Instruction manual
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5
Multifunktion
Anwendungstechnische Merkmale 
der Verbrauchszähler VA 420:
Description Order no. 
DS 500 - intelligent chart recorder in basic version (4 sensor inputs)   0500 5000
Option 4 additional sensor inputs for DS 500  Z500 5001
Option 8 additional sensor inputs for DS 500  Z500 5002
 Option Integrated webserver  Z500.5003
Option "consumption report" statistics, daily/weekly/monthly report  Z500.5004
Option "quick measurement with 10 msec sampling rate” for analogue sensors 
 Z500.5005
Option version for panel mounting  Z500.5006
Option power supply 24VDC (instead of 100...240 VAC)  Z500.5007
CS Soft Basic for DS 500 - data evaluation in graphic and table form,  0554.7040 
reading out of the measured data of one DS 500 via USB or Ethernet
CS Soft Network - Database Client/Server Solution (up to 5 DS 500) -  0554.7041 
database (MySQL) to Server - data evaluation via Client-Software 
CS Soft Network - Database Client/Server Solution (up to 10 DS 500) -  0554.7042 
database (MySQL) to Server - data evaluation via Client-Software 
CS Soft Network - Database Client/Server Solution (up to 20 DS 500) -  0554.7043
database (MySQL) to Server - data evaluation via Client-Software 
CS Soft Network - Database Client/Server Solution (> 20 DS 500) -  0554.7044
database (MySQL) to Server - data evaluation via Client-Software
Input signals 
Current signal  (0...20mA/4...20mA) 
internal or external power supply
Measuring range  0…20 mA
Resolution 0.0001 mA
Accuracy  ± 0.003 mA ± 0.05 %
Input resistance  50 ⏲
Voltage signal  (0...1 V)
Measuring range  0…1 V
Resolution 0.05 mV 
Accuracy  ± 0.2 mV ± 0.05 %
Input resistance  100 k⏲
Voltage signal  (0...10 V / 30 V)
Measuring range  0…10 V
Resolution 0.5 mV 
Accuracy  ± 2 mV ± 0.05 %
Input resistance  1 M⏲
RTD Pt 100
Measuring range  -200…850° C
Resolution 0.1° C 
Accuracy  ± 0.2°C (-100...400°C)
  ± 0.3°C (further range) 
RTD Pt 1000
Measuring range  -200…850° C
Resolution 0.1° C 
Accuracy  ± 0.2° (-100...400°C) 
Pulse 
Measuring range  min pulse length 100 μs 
  frequency 0...1 kHz
  max. 30 VDC
Technical data DS 500
Dimensions of housing  280 x 170 x 90 mm, IP 65 
Connections  18 x PG 12 for sensors and supply, alarm relays
  1 x RJ 45 Ethernet connection 
Version panel mounting  Cutout panel 250 x 156 mm
Weight 7.3 kg
Material  Die cast metal, front screen polyester
Sensor inputs  4/8/12 sensor inputs for analogue and digital sensors
  freely allocatable. See options
  Digital CS sensors for dew point and consumption with SDI   
  interface FA/VA 400 Series,
  Digital third-party sensors RS 485 / Modbus RTU, other   
  Bus systems realizable on request
  Analogue CS sensors for pressure, temperature, clamp-on   
 ammeters preconfigured 
  Analogue third-party sensors 0/4 ..20 mA, 0..1/10/30V, pulse, 
  Pt 100 / Pt 1000, KTY
Power supply for  24 VDC, max. 130 mA per sensor, integrated mains unit 
sensors  max. 24 VDC, 25 W 
  in case of version 8/12 sensor inputs 2 integrated mains units 
  each max.24 VDC, 25 Watt 
Interfaces  USB stick, USB cable, Ethernet / RS 485 Modbus RTU / TCP, 
  SDI other bus systems on request, WEB server optionally
Outputs  4 relays (changeover contact 230 VAC, 6 A), alarm management, 
  relays freely programmable, collective alarm
  Analogue output, pulse in case of sensors with own    
  signal output looped, like e. g. VA/FA Series
Memory card  Memory size 2 GB SD memory card standard, 
  optionally up to 4 GB
Power supply  100...240 VAC / 50-60 Hz, special version 24 VDC 
Colour screen  7" touch panel TFT transmissive, graphics, curves, statistics
Accuracy  see sensor specifications
Operating temperature 0...50°C
Storage temperature -20...70°C
Optionally  Web server
Optionally  Quick measurement with 10 ms sampling rate for analogue sensors, 
  Max/Min indication per second 
Optionally  Option "consumption report” statistics,       
 daily/weekly/monthly report










