MONARCH INSTRUMENT Instruction Manual Data-Chart ® 2000 Paperless Recorder IMPORTANT! Please format all floppy disks in the Recorder prior to use. Because floppy disks are volatile, do not use disks for more than 2-3 months. Also, use a floppy cleaning disk every 4 months to clean the heads. 15 Columbia Drive Amherst, NH 03031-2334 USA Phone: (603) 883-3390 Fax: (603) 886-3300 E-mail: support@monarchinstrument.com Website: www.monarchinstrument.
MONARCH INSTRUMENT Instruction Manual Data-Chart ® Overview 2000 Chapter 1 .................... General Information Chapter 2 .................... Installation and Wiring Chapter 3 .................... Getting Started Chapter 4 .................... Operation Chapter 5 .................... Programming Chapter 6 .................... Calibration Chapter 7 .................... Get Data Software Appendix A ................. Configuring a 1-5 Vdc input for a 0-250 psig pressure transducer Appendix B ........
SAFETY NOTICE This Safety Notice has been included to emphasize the DANGER OF HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES on the REAR TERMINAL PANEL of your instrument. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING OR SERVICING your instrument. Please read the entire contents of the Installation and Wiring Chapter of this manual before attempting to install or service your instrument. WARNING Use Extreme caution when servicing the rear terminal of your instrument.
Chapter 1 General Description Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Recorder Description ............................................................................................................................... 1-2 1.1.1 Inputs .............................................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 General Description CHAPTER 1 STATUS LINE GRAPHICS AREA 4/17/01 15:52:35 Figure 1-1 Solid State Data Recorder This manual is a user reference guide for the Solid State Paperless Data Recorder (Figure 1-1). The manual provides detailed instruction for installation, operation, programming, calibration and maintenance of the instrument. The recorder is a sophisticated piece of equipment that requires some level of programming before use.
Chapter 1 General Description 1.1 Recorder Description The Solid State Data Recorder is a Paperless Recording instrument. Data is stored on either an internal floppy disk, a removable PCMCIA memory card or a Zip Drive. All data is stored in MSDOS format and may be archived or analyzed on any IBM compatible PC running Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95/98 using the available Companion Software.
Chapter 1 General Description 1.1.3.1 Display Menu The Display Menu is accessed by pressing the Display button (DISPL) on the Command Button Bar. This menu allows you to display any programmed point or series of points, or any current alarm or series of alarms on the STATUS line along the top of the display. The version of operating software can also be shown in a pop up window. 1.1.3.2 Program Menu The Program Menu is accessed by pressing the Program button (PROG) on the Command Button Bar.
Chapter 1 General Description 1.2 Recording Options The Recorder can be ordered with one of three storage mediums: a standard PC compatible floppy disk drive, an industry-standard PCMCIA memory card drive, or a Zip drive. The optional Companion Software supports all three media types. 1.2.1 Floppy Disk Drive The Floppy disk drive uses PC compatible 3½ inch (89mm) floppy disks. These disks store 1.44 Megabytes of data which translates to approximately 700,000 data samples (each sample is 16 bits).
Chapter 1 General Description 1.4 Specifications OPERATING Input Signals Thermocouple: RTD: DC Voltage: Linear, Industrial square root, Logarithmic Full scale ranges: +150 mV, +1.25 V, +2.5 V Accuracy ±0.06% ±12.5 V, and ±25 V Accuracy ±0.1% DC Current: 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA and 10 to 50 mA Accuracy ±0.15% using external 50 ohm 0.1% Resolution 0.1°C Type Range (°C) Accuracy (°C) Range (°F) J -210 to -100 °C ±2.5 °C -340 to -150 °F -100 to 1200 °C ±1.5 °C -150 to 2190 °F K -270 to -100 °C ±2.
Chapter 1 General Description DISPLAY Display Type Mono Resolution Mono Display Type Color Resolution Color Display Modes Virtual Chart Speed Virtual Chart Scales Display Windows Power Requirements Power Fail Protection CCFL backlit STN Liquid Crystal Display (5.0 inch) with touchscreen control. 240 (H) X 128 (V) pixels. CCFL backlit Active Matrix TFT Liquid Crystal Display (5.6 inch) with touchscreen control. 320 (H) X 240 (V) pixels.
SAFETY NOTICE This Safety Notice has been included to emphasize the danger of hazardous voltages on the REAR TERMINAL PANEL of your instrument. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING OR SERVICING your instrument. Please read the entire contents of the Installation and Wiring Chapter before attempting to install or service your instrument. ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD WARNING MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING OR SERVICING REAR TERMINAL PANEL. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
Chapter 2 Installation/Wiring 2.1 Equipment Handling ................................................................................................................................. 2-1 2.1.1 Initial Inspection ............................................................................................................................. 2-1 2.1.2 Unpacking Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.1.
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring CHAPTER 2 This chapter provides information and procedures on installing and wiring the Recorder. Included are handling procedures, installation and wiring specifications, and instructions for both standard and optional equipment. 2.1 Equipment Handling 2.1.1 Initial Inspection Exercise care when unpacking the instrument from the shipping carton. The instrument is packed in a shock-proof foam retainer to prevent damage during normal transit.
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring 2.
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring 2.2.1 Panel Mounting The Recorder should be mounted in a vertical panel to ensure proper operation. Ensure you have the proper clearances and proceed as follows: 2.2.1.1 Cut a panel opening 5.43” x 5.43” [138 mm x 138 mm]. 2.2.1.2 Remove any packaging material from the Recorder. Always handle the unit carefully to avoid damaging the LCD display or scratching the display surface. Front Panel Gasket Figure 2-2 Front Panel Insertion 2.2.1.
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring 2.2.1.5 With the Recorder held firmly in place against the panel, install one of the locking bar assemblies by sliding the locking bar notch into the slot on the side of the Data Chart enclosure. Rear of Panel Locking Bar Assembly Screw Figure 2-3 Rear View Panel Installation 2.2.1.6 Using a slotted screwdriver, tighten the screw until the locking bar is just pressing against the panel. 2.2.1.
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring 2.3 Wiring Specifications and Procedures 2.3.1 Power Requirements The Recorder operates on any voltage from 100 to 240 Vac +10%, 50/60 Hz enabling it to be used in most countries. The maximum apparent power required by the unit is 35 VA. 2.3.2 Power Connections NOTE: The recorder is designed to be panel mounted and as such should be considered as permanently connected. Disconnection from the supply must be possible via a customer supplied switch or circuit breaker.
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring This unit is equipped with an AC mains fuse internally. If this fuse should blow, it generally indicates a serious problem with the Recorder. THE FUSE SHOULD NOT BE REPLACED BY AN OPERATOR. The fuse is a quick acting 5 x 20mm type rated at 2.0 Amps 250 VAC (~). An optional AC mains plug retention clip is available - contact the factory. 2.3.3 Signal Input Wiring Signal input connections.
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring The Recorder accepts up to six direct inputs. Input connection is via plug in screw terminal connectors on the rear panel. Inputs can be mixed in any combination of thermocouple, RTD, milliamps, millivolts, volts or contact for connection of signal cable shields or screens. inputs. There is a common ground lug marked with a Read the following procedures prior to connecting inputs to the terminals. WARNING: Ensure the power is off before connecting signal inputs to the unit.
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring 2.3.4 Relay Output, Contact Input WARNING To prevent the possibiltiy of electrical shock, use extreme caution when wiring contact output connections. Hazardous potentials may exist on contact output terminals which are floating with respect to instrument ground. These hazardous potentials may be exposed on the rear terminal panel of your instrument. Any voltage potentials at the contact circuit will exist on the instrument’s respective contact output terminals (i.e.
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring 2.4 Serial Interface Option Data can be accessed to download Configuration files or Data files using the RS232C option and a modem. The RS485 option allows the Recorder to be installed into an existing Modbus network or it can be used to connect up to thirty-one recorders in series. A standard DB9 Female connector is required for the RS232 to connect to an IBM PC compatible computer using a null modem cable and the RS232 can support cable runs up to 50 feet [16 m].
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring 2.5 Ethernet Option The 10BaseT Ethernet option allows direct connection to a LAN or WAN and the standard TCP/IP protocol enables the transfer of data over the Internet. Figure 2-11 Ethernet Option The RJ45 Connection for the Ethernet are as follows: Receive Differential Pair 3 RX6 RX+ Transmit Differential Pair 7 TX8 TX+ Two LEDs on the rear panel show Ethernet activity. The Link LED indicates a good connection and the RxTx LED indicates communication activity. 2.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.1 Moving About the Screen ......................................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 What the Screens Mean ........................................................................................................................... 3-3 3.2.1 Status Line ...................................................................................................................................... 3-3 3.2.2 Disk Status ...
3.10.3 Programming the unit for recording ............................................................................................ 3-18 3.10.3.1 Set the record mode ......................................................................................................... 3-18 3.10.3.2 Points ............................................................................................................................... 3-18 3.10.3.3 Record Rate ..............................................................
Chapter 3 Getting Started The Instrument is an extremely versatile solid state data recorder. It has a liquid crystal display capable of complex graphical representation and either a floppy disk drive, Zip drive or PCMCIA Memory Card for data storage. The unit is easily programmable and the average user will probably never need to use most of the features or functions available in the recorder.
Chapter 3 Getting Started The VIEW button is on the lower left side of the screen, and it enables the user to scroll through the selectable display options in the graphics area of the screen. These views might be charts, bar graphs, digital or alarm information. Each time the “button” is pressed, the next view is presented. The Graphics display can be either a full screen of information, or the screen can be split, allowing combinations of the primary screens to be displayed.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.2 What the Screens Mean The basic screen layout is shown in Figure 3-3 below. Each area is used to present different information to the user. 3.2.1 Status Line STATUS LINE GRAPHICS AREA 4/17/01 15:52:35 The Status Line is used to show the Unit Tag, Point information, rear terminal Junction Temperature or Alarm information. The choice as to what is transiently displayed is set in the DISPL menu (Chapter 4.2.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.2.3 Button Bar The Button Bar is the area across the bottom of the screen where the main menu buttons appear. The function of these buttons varies according to which mode is selected for the unit. Figure 3-3 shows the Normal mode button layout. 3.2.4 Date/Time Window The Date /Time window sits at the bottom of the screen in the Button Bar and continuously shows the current date and time.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.2.5.2 Digital Windows Digital Windows can be displayed on their own or as part of a split screen. Up to twelve can be displayed at a time. The assignment of points to digital windows is made in the “PROGram - Display - Digital assign” menu (Chapter 5.4.5). The format of the digital window is shown opposite in Figure 3-5. The large numbers in the center of the window are the real time point value. Above this point value is the Point Tag shown as POINT TAG.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.2.5.4 Trend Window The trend window is the one that looks like a “paper” recorder. It has traces or pens and emulates the paper chart, moving the “paper” across the screen, and is shown in the vertical mode in Figure 3-7 below. The direction of the trending can be vertical, from top to bottom, or horizontal, from right to left. The direction can be changed in the “PROGram - Chart/Pens - Direction” menu (Chapter 5.5.4).
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.2.5.5 Transient Windows Transient windows are those that appear momentarily. They pop up over any existing window to inform the user of a problem or of a background task being completed. They require a user response, normally pressing the “OK?” button, to acknowledge the message. Figure 3-8 Transient Window 3.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.3.2 Searching Data By Time The historic data can be searched by time, by pressing the FINDT (FIND Time) button. This will bring up a transient window showing the time to be searched. If the displayed time is correct press ENTER, if not press NO. This will bring up a series of windows to allow the required time to be entered. The Date will then be displayed. Press NO to change or ENTER to accept.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.3.4 Interactive Browse The interactive browse mode enables the user to uniquely identify points on the screen by time, date and value, and move around in time. Once the Browse source has been selected, FILE or RAM, pressing the BROWS button again, immediately or after a search or compress operation, will enter the Interactive Browse mode, and the Browse Button Bar shown in Figure 3-12 below will appear.
Chapter 3 Getting Started File Directory P o i n t: 1 B AT C H 1 B AT C H 2 B AT C H 3 .DT1< .DT1 .DT1 If only one file is available per point, the directory selection will default to that file, if no files are available for that point, the directory will indicate “No Files Found”. Use the POINT button to select the point you want.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.4 Getting to the Points The Instrument is a 15 point recorder of which up to 6 channels may be direct or real world inputs. These are typically voltages or currents. Any channel not being used to record or display live inputs may be used as a computational channel. Inputs can be conditioned or scaled to display any range of engineering units. Refer to Figure 3-13 below.
Chapter 3 Getting Started The input to any channel in the conditioning block can be any one of the base points, or it can be the live inputs. Live inputs can have input and output scaling applied in the conditioning block unless this is predefined by the nature of the input, i.e., thermocouples. An example of input/output scaling is given in section 3.5. The outputs of the conditioning block are also the values represented in the Digital Windows and are real-world engineering values.
Chapter 3 Getting Started It is then necessary to define chart scale A to suit the requirement - Section 5.5.2. In order to maximize the display resolution, the user is interested in pressure ranges from 2000 to 2500 only. Scale A is thus set for a low end of 2000, a mid-range of 2250 and a high end of 2500. This scale point is now assigned to the bar graph and the chart graph. The chart will thus display from 2000 to 2500 as will the bars, maximizing the display resolution for the value of interest.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.8 Programming Points The points are the input or calculated channels that are assigned to the display or are recorded. In case there is any incorrect point data stored, clear all points before reassigning them. To do this, get to the Hidden menu (Press MENU then the upper right-hand button (disk status area)). Select Initialize then press ENTER and then using the UP and DOWN arrow keys select the Clear Points menu option by once again pressing ENTER.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.8.3 Output Scale The output scale is the value that will be reflected on the display or recorded to the units and will once again be scaled by using the chart scale programmed at a later time. Select Output Scale by pressing ENTER. What we will do is program this to be 0 - 100. This first option presented is to select the number of decimal places that will be presented. This varies from 0, which is a whole number, through to 5, which is E notation.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.9.1.1 Scale Ends Use the arrow keys to select Scale Ends and press ENTER. You are presented with a menu to select the number of decimal places that will be presented, 0 - 5. Use the arrows to select two places and press ENTER. We will assume that we wish to present the percentage scale from 40 to 80 percent only across the screen effectively expanding the resolution that we can see. Enter a low value of ‘40’ and press ENTER. You will then be asked for a mid-scale value.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 4,000 samples. Alarm/Event log files record all alarm and/or events to disk. Each alarm or event uses the space of 6 samples. The amount of data that can be stored on a disk is dependent on circumstances (how many alarms occur) and what has been selected for recording. We will use the recorder to format a disk and set it up to record four channels at a sample rate of once every five seconds. NOTE: Before a disk can be used for recording it must be FORMATTED.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.10.3 Programming the unit for recording To program the unit for recording, press MENU in the bottom right corner of the screen then press PROGram. Use the UP and DOWN Arrow keys to highlight the “Record Setup” menu option. Press ENTER to go to the Record Setup Programming menu as shown opposite in Figure 3-15. 3.10.3.1 Set the record mode Use the UP or DOWN Arrow keys to highlight “Record Mode” and press ENTER. Then use the UP or DOWN Arrow keys to select “Fill Mode”.
Chapter 3 Getting Started To stop the recording return to the same menu and select “Record Off”. From the pop-up window showing “record off?” press YES then ENTER. Wait for the disk light to go out and the status to show REC OFF before removing the disk. 3.11 Hot-Swap Hot-Swap is the ability to “Swap” disks without turning off the record mode so there is no data loss. WARNING - DO NOT REMOVE THE DISK WHILE THE GREEN LIGHT IS ON.
Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.14 Loading and Saving Configuration Files Once all the points have been set up and all other data has been programmed, it is advisable to save the configuration to disk. Thus if the user needs to change any parameters for a different recording session, the prior settings can be recovered by loading a previously saved configuration file. To save the configuration use the up arrow and down arrow buttons to select the “Record Setup” option and press the ENTER button.
Chapter 4 Operation 4.1 Instrument Power-up ............................................................................................................................... 4-1 4.1.1 Start-up Tests ................................................................................................................................. 4-1 4.1.1.1 Memory Test (RAM) ............................................................................................................. 4-1 4.1.1.2 ROM Test ........................
Chapter 4 Operation 4.1 Instrument Power-up The Recorder executes multiple tests at initial start-up. These tests are referred to as Start-up Tests. While these tests are being performed, the recorder displays “Wait” on the status line. If the system fails any test, an error message will display and an error beep will sound. Be aware, however, that certain test failures are considered nonrecoverable and will result in a complete shut-down of the system.
Chapter 4 Operation If the Recorder finds a bad checksum in any Point DPR during the power-up load sequence, it will not issue any error message. Bad DPR’s are flagged as “CORRUPT”. A corrupt DPR may only be corrected by reviewing the associated point. 4.1.3 Initialize Database Three forms of initialization (init) may be performed on the Unit’s Profile database, Smart Init, Full Init and Erase Configuration.
Chapter 4 Operation Bargraph/Pens Block Pen Assignments = Bar Assignments = Digital Assignments = Set to Pen 1 = point 1, Pen 2 = point 2, Pen 3 = point 3, Pen 4 = point 4, Pen 5 = point 5, Pen 6 = point 6, Pen 7 = point 7, Pen 8 = point 8, Pen 9 = point 9, Pen A = point A, Pen B = point B, Pen C = point C Set to Bar 1 = point 1, Bar 2 = point 2, Bar 3 = point 3, Bar 4 = point 4, Bar 5 = point 5, Bar 6 = point 6, Bar 7 = point 7, Bar 8 = point 8, Bar 9 = point 9, Bar A = point A, Bar B = point B, Bar C =
Chapter 4 Operation 4.2 Menus Programming procedures available through the Command Menu Button Bar are initiated by pressing the MENU button at the right of the Main button bar at the bottom of the display. The Command Menu button bar has entry points to DISPLay, PROGram, and FUNCtion menus. The RECORD function is accessible in the FUNCtion menu. Both the PROGram menu and the FUNCtion menu can be password protected, each with its own password. Refer to Section 4.2.4.2.
Chapter 4 Operation NOTE: To have the point information come up automatically at power up and be the default display, use the Display Programming option to set “Points” as the Powerup display default. The “Autojog” default option will cycle through all points. Refer to Section 5.4.3. 4.2.1.2 Alarms To display an Alarm status, press the DISPL Key and use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Alarms”. Press ENTER . The display will show the status of the alarms.
Chapter 4 Operation 4.2.2 PROG (Program) Menu The Program Menu allows the user to program inputs and associated parameters into the Recorder. Refer to Chapter 5 of this Manual for complete programming details. 4.2.
Chapter 4 Operation 4.2.3.1.3 Trigger Selecting Trigger will enable the unit to record from an external event or internal alarm. Internal record on alarm triggers are set in the Record Setup menu (section 5.7.5) while external event triggers are set in the Digital Input/Output Setup menu (section 5.9.2). If the recorder is set in the record TRIGGER mode, either of these event triggers will control the record on or record off function depending on whether the events are active or inactive.
Chapter 4 Operation To select the chart speed, press the FUNCTION Key at the “COMMAND” prompt and use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Chart speed”. Press ENTER and use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Speed = HI” or “Speed = LO”. When the display is highlighting correct hi or low speed, press ENTER to activate and EXIT to return to the “FUNCtion” menu. 4.2.3.6 Record speed This menu item selects between High and Lo sample rates for record speed.
Chapter 4 Operation 4.2.4.1 Initialize CAUTION: USE OF THESE MENU ITEMS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION. REFER TO SECTION 4.1.3 FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THE FOLLOWING MENU OPTIONS. To initialize the unit, use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Initialize” from the Hidden menu and press ENTER. There are three choices: Init Profile Clear Points Erase Config Perform a Smart or Full Initialization. Refer to Section 4.1.3 for detail. Restore all points to the unprogrammed state.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 5-1 5.1.1 Arrow Keys and ENTER Key .......................................................................................................... 5-1 5.1.2 EXIT Key Uses ............................................................................................................................... 5-1 5.2 Program Menu ...............
5.6.3.3 Modify an Existing Point ...................................................................................................... 5-11 5.6.3.4 Delete an Existing Point ...................................................................................................... 5-11 5.6.4 Programming Point Types ............................................................................................................ 5-11 5.6.5 Programming Parameters .........................................................
5.7.7.3 Record Mode Alarm Output ................................................................................................ 5-35 5.7.8 Format Disk .................................................................................................................................. 5-35 5.7.9 Save ConFiGuration File .............................................................................................................. 5-36 5.7.10 Load ConFiGuration File ..............................................
Chapter 5 Programming 5.1 Introduction This chapter provides information for programming the Recorder. Custom programming is required to define functions and allows you to personalize features for performing specific applications and tasks. Programming is simplified with menu-driven prompts which minimize the amount of time required for programming. The programmed information is stored in nonvolatile memory until modified by the user.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.2.1 Invoking Program Menu Press the MENU button to the far right of the button bar at the bottom of the screen. This will bring up the Command Button bar shown in figure 5-1 below. Press the PROG (for PROGram) button to select the Program Menu and the Program Menu button bar. Figure 5-1 The Command Button Bar DISPL 5.2.2 Passcode Protection It is possible to protect the programming menu with a Pass code to prevent unauthorized tampering with the unit setup.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.3 Time and Date The Time and Date menu item sets the Recorder’s internal clock for time and date dependent features such as recording to disk, alarm annotation and records documentation. The time is programmed and displayed in 24hour format. The date is programmed and displayed in a Month, Day, Year format. It is recommended that you set the time and date upon system start-up. Time and date are stored in the battery backed up real time clock.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.4.2 Time Format This menu item allows the user to program either American or European time format for the display. The difference is in the way the date is displayed; American format is Month/Day/Year while European format is Day/Month/Year. Select this menu option and the current selection will be shown highlighted. Use the arrow keys to select either American or European, press ENTER to accept it then EXIT to return to the Display menu. 5.4.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.4.4 Bar Assign The Bar Assign menu option allows the user to assign specific points to the individual bars in the bar graph display. In the Display menu, use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight the Bar Assign menu option and press ENTER. “Bar 1 = PT X” will be displayed. Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to select the point corresponding to Bar 1 and press ENTER or EXIT to return without affecting the bar. Do the same for Bars 2 - C.
Chapter 5 Programming Level”. Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to select a Dim Level and press ENTER. The Dim Level selection will be one level less than the Brightness Level you set. For example, if you select “2” as the Bright Level, you will be given the choice of 1 or OFF for the Dim Level. Next, enter the time out interval in minutes “minutes→XXX←” and press ENTER. Setting the time out value to 0 never dims the backlight.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.5.2 Scales Scales are used to display and record all or part of the preselected Output Scale. The user can effectively zoom all or part of the available range. The user can also configure the grids printed on the display. Two sets of 8 scales A through H can be programmed. Only one of the two sets is active at any given time. The active set can be selected via remote switches or from the front panel using the FUNCtion programming option.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.5.2.3 Scale Grid The scales are shown on top of the chart with the major and minor divisions. The grid printed on the chart is the vertical continuation of the major divisions. For the log scales, the major and minor divisions are fixed with nine minor and one major division for each decade. NOTE: If the number of decades between the ends and the mid point of the scale is greater than eight, the minor and major divisions are not printed.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.5.3.3 Trace Width The pen trace widths can be changed from 1 to 7 pixels wide. This value changes all pens displayed. Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Trace Width” and press ENTER. Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to select a width value (in pixels) and press ENTER. At any time you may press EXIT to leave the Pens Assign menu and return to the Pens Assign menu prompt. 5.5.
Chapter 5 Programming The display reads ‘KXÎXXXXXXXXXXXXÍ‘ (only a total of 13 characters will show on display). Press ENTER to accept the displayed Constant Value or use the Numeric Keypad to program the desired Constant Value (13 is maximum number of places, including decimal points, available). The constants are entered in decimal (0.002345) or exponential (2.345E-3) and may be positive or negative.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.6.3 Point Options After a point number is chosen, if the point is a new point to program, the point can be setup from scratch, copied from another point already setup, or restored if the point had been setup previously and then deleted. If the point chosen has already been setup, the point parameters may be modified, or the point may be deleted. 5.6.3.1 Setup a Point by Copying At the “point? X” display, use the Numeric Keypad to enter the point number desired and press ENTER.
Chapter 5 Programming At any point, if you exit the Points programming menu after having made any changes, (repeatedly pressing exit) you will be prompted with a message “keep setup?”. If you select NO at this time, any changes you have just made will be lost. If you choose YES, the changes you made will be applied to the point. 5.6.
Chapter 5 Programming Programming Input Scale - Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Input scale”. Press ENTER and the display reads “loÎXXXXXXXXXXXXXÍ” (13 places possible). Use the numeric keypad to enter the low end scale value, the default is zero. Press ENTER when the desired Lo Scale value is displayed and the display reads “hiÎXXXXXXXXXXXXXÍ”. Use the numeric keypad to enter the high end scale value, the default is the full scale value of the range selected.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.6.5.6 Filter The digital filter smooths noisy or erratic signals by attenuating the effects of sudden transitions. The digital filter is programmable from 0 to 30 seconds in one second increments (nominal). Programming Filter Seconds - Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to scroll through the menu items in the Point Setup Menu and highlight “Filter”. Press ENTER and the display reads “secondsÎXXÍ.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.6.5.9 Eng Unit A maximum five-character alphanumeric engineering units message may be assigned for voltage and current inputs to identify the point, e.g. PSI or mA. Programming Engineering Units - Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to scroll through the menu items in the Point Setup Menu to highlight “Eng units”. Press ENTER and the display reads “unitsÎXXXXXÍ”.
Chapter 5 Programming Programming from “Alarms” prompt - At the “Alarms” prompt in the Point Setup Menu, press ENTER. The display will show a menu item in the Alarms Setup Menu. Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to scroll through the menu items and highlight “alm limits” appears. Press ENTER and the display reads “alarm #? X”. Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to select the desired Alarm Number (1 through 5) and press ENTER.
Chapter 5 Programming e. Abnormal Alarm Type An abnormal alarm is a condition that exceeds any of the bounds of normal operation. This includes overflow and underflow errors, invalid data and TCBO (ThermoCouple Burn Out). To set an abnormal alarm, use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to scroll through the Alarm Types and highlight “Type=abnorm”. Press ENTER and the display reads “contact #? x”. This is the contact output that will respond to this alarm provided the relay option is fitted.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.6.5.10.3 Alarm Delay An Alarm Delay can be set for each alarm. This delay prevents the alarms from activating until the set time has elapsed from an alarm active condition. If the alarm condition goes away before the delay is up, the alarm will not respond. The delay retriggers. If the alarm condition goes away before the delay is up and then return, the delay is reset and the full delay period will expire before the alarm becomes active.
Chapter 5 Programming Programming Parameters - Once a point has been selected and defined as Calculated, the Calculation Type Programming menu appears. Select the calculated point type using the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Hi peak”, “Lo peak”, “Time avg”, “Gated timer”, or “Totalize” and press ENTER. This will bring up the Calculated Point Type programming menu.
Chapter 5 Programming Setting Up Start Time - If the Start Time is correct, press ENTER and proceed to Interval. If the Start Time is not correct, press NO and the display reads “str hrs ÎXXÍ”. (for STaRt hours). Use the Numeric Keypad to enter the desired Start Hours. Up to 23 hours may be programmed. When the correct Start Hours are displayed press ENTER and the display reads “str mins ÎXXÍ”. Use the Numeric keypad to enter the desired Start Minutes. Up to 59 minutes may be programmed.
Chapter 5 Programming c.2 Weekly Auto Reset To reset the point once a week use the Weekly reset option. Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Weekly” and press ENTER. The display will read a day of the week, Monday Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - or Sunday. Selecting the Week Day - Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to select the desired day of the week and press ENTER. The display will read “start XX:XX”.
Chapter 5 Programming Programming Gate Control - Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Gate control” and press ENTER. Use the YES or NO keys to select the desired state and press ENTER. If “Gate=NO” is selected, the display returns to the “Gate control” menu item in the Point Setup Menu. If “Gate=YES” is selected, pressing ENTER will cause the program to prompt for a Base Point and the display will read “base pt? X”.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.6.5.19 Set Cndtionl This menu item allows the user to program a set of conditions for a point. Up to 40 operators can be programmed in any one conditional statement. Programming Set Conditional - Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Set cndtionl” and press ENTER. Use the LEFT (←) or RIGHT (Æ) Arrow Keys to move to a position to enter the desired conditional statement. Forty positions or operators are possible. The display will scroll to accommodate all forty operators.
Chapter 5 Programming Current Inputs Voltage Shunt - Current inputs are converted to voltage by means of an external 50 ohm shunt resistor supplied by the user.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.6.8 Industrial Square Root Current/Voltage Point Types The Recorder accepts three voltage square root extraction ranges: +150mV sqrt, +1.25 Volt sqrt, +2.5 Volt sqrt, + 12.5 and +25 Volt sqrt and two types of linear current square root extraction ranges: 4 to 20mA sqrt, 0 to 20mA sqrt and 10 to 50mA sqrt. This function is used for inputs which require the Industrial Square Root of the input signal (i.e. flow measurement).
Chapter 5 Programming Programming Parameters - Selecting Log Linear point types requires setting up parameters like regular Programming linear point types except that the Low and High Exponents must be set in Output Scales. From the Point Type menu use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Log Linear” and press ENTER. The Point Setup menu for Log Linear will be displayed and may require programming the following parameters: Point Tag Input Scale Output Scale Exc.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.6.12 Calculated Point Types The following menu items are available through the Calculated Point Type menu: Equation High Peak Low Peak High/Low Difference Moving Average Time Average Gated Timer Totalize Calculations may be performed on current point values of a single point or a group of points if set in Equations. The calculations are performed after each scan of all measured points and the results are stored until the next point scan.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.6.12.2 Hi Peak Calculated Point Types with a Point Range of Hi Peak keep track of the highest data of a given point. This data is stored until some form of reset occurs. When the data is reset, the Hi Peak Point data is printed on the Alarm log along with the current time and the time the peak value occurred if Reset print is enabled.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.6.12.5 Moving Average A Calculated Moving Average point calculates the continuous average of the measured or processed value of a selected point. The result is the weighted average of the present reading and the previous average value. Therefore, this type of point can be used to smooth out noisy or erratic signals and to attenuate the effects of sudden transitions. Calculated Moving Average Points are only programmable for point numbers A through F.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.6.12.8 Totalize The totalize calculation keeps a running total of the value of a point sampled at a programmed rate. This will continue until the programmed reset interval time is reached at which time the value is logged on the alarm/event log window (if reset print is enabled), is reset to zero, and the Totalization calculation begins again. However, a low-flow cutoff provision prevents totalization on flow rates that meet or fall below the cutoff point.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.6.14 External Point Types External Point Types use data sent via the Com port to the Recorder for trending or other uses. The Point Setup menu for External Points will be displayed and may require programming the following parameters: Point Tag Input Scale Output Scale Timeout Engineering Units Alarm Setpoint Chart Scale Section 5.6.5.1 Section 5.6.5.2 Section 5.6.5.3 Section 5.6.5.20 Section 5.6.5.9 Section 5.6.5.10 Section 5.6.5.11 5.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.7.3 Record Mode There are three options “Fill Mode”, “Inst/Avg All” and Inst/Avg Indiv”. The “Fill Mode” determines whether files are to be recorded to fill the disk and stop, or recycle, deleting the oldest data and replacing it with new. The Instantaneous/Average options determine whether data will be averaged over the record interval or whether the latest data only is stored.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.7.3.2.2 Inst/Avg Indiv. The user has the option to set the Instantaneous or Average mode for each channel individually. Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Inst/Avg Indiv.” on the Record Mode menu. This will bring up a point selection keypad which allows selection of the relevant point. Choose the point to edit and press ENTER. The current Record mode will appear highlighted.
Chapter 5 Programming To set record rates use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Record Rate” on the menu and press ENTER. There are three options: “Autorate”, “Individual Rate”, and “All rates”. 5.7.6.1 Autorate Autorate enables the record rate to be changed on an Alarm event. To enable auto rate change, use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Autorate” and press ENTER. You will be presented with a display that shows “autorate=NO” or “autorate=YES”.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.7.7 Disk Full Alarm It is possible to set a threshold to indicate when the disk is full. The indication is via a pop-up window on the screen, or if the relay option is fitted, via a contact closure. The threshold limit may be set by the user to any value between 1 and 100 percent. NOTE: Setting the limit to 100% prevents the disk full alarm from activating.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.7.9 Save ConFiGuration File This function permits the saving of the unit configuration to the disk for later retrieval or archiving. This saves the entire user configuration database which is usually stored in nonvolatile memory. It is recommended that the user perform this function after fully setting up the unit for the first time. This allows the user to return at any stage to a known, good configuration setup or may be used to transfer this setup to other machines.
Chapter 5 Programming To enter a filename use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Filename” and press ENTER. You will be presented with a display that shows “ÆFILENAMEÅ” where FILENAME is the current file name. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a new file name. Note that the file name cannot contain spaces and must consist of the letters A through Z, the numbers 0 through 9 and the characters #, %, &, (, ), @. Do not try to type DOS extensions.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.9 DIGITAL I/O The Digital I/O (Relay Outputs, Optocoupled inputs) option must be fitted in order for the following to work. If you do not have the option fitted you should ensure that all inputs are programmed off. To turn event messages off set the message to “” (null). The Digital I/O menu selection in the Program Menu, allows the user to select what type of signal opens the output contacts and what function the input signals will perform.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.9.1.4 Selecting and Programming Reflash Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Reflash” and press ENTER. The display will read either “reflash=NO” or “reflash=YES”. Use the YES or NO key to select whether the Reflash should be enabled, “reflash=YES” or not enabled, “reflash=NO”. When the desired selection is displayed, press ENTER and the display returns to the “Reflash” menu item. 5.9.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.9.2.4 Alarm Acknowledge The external event can be used as an Alarm Acknowledge. This has the same effect as pushing the ACK button on the display. Input closed (active) acknowledges an alarm. Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to select the desired input switch function and press ENTER. The display will return to the “Switch? 1” display. 5.9.2.5 Scale Set The external event can be used to select which chart scale to use, Scale set 1 or Scale set 2.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.10 COM PORTS The Com Ports Menu selection, in the Program Menu, allows the user to select and set up the communication port to use and to assign a network ID number to the Recorder, and to set up a modem attached to the RS232 port. The menu options are identical for either type of communication option, if any, fitted to the recorder. There are three choices of communication options - RS232, RS485 or Ethernet. However, the modem will only function with the RS232 option.
Chapter 5 Programming To set up Demand Data, use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Demand data” and press ENTER to get the following options: Points The user may select which of the fifteen available points are to be sent to the printer. Ensure that points you do not wish to send to the printer, or that have no data attached, are not turned on to send. To turn the points on or off, use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Points” and press ENTER.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.10.1.5 Ethernet This option allows the user to configure the unit for Ethernet connection. To set up the Ethernet option use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Ethernet” on the Com Port menu and press ENTER. There are three menu items: “IP addr”, “Subnet mask”, and “Name Server”. a. IP addr The IP address is a unique address used by the network to get messages to or from the Recorder. See your network administrator to obtain a valid IP address.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.10.3 Modem Setup This menu option allows the user to enable and set up a modem string for a modem connected to the RS232 port. A modem is not supported on the RS485 port.
Chapter 5 Programming Refer to the modem manual for other modems. The modem needs to be set up as follows. Operation Modem Attention call Load factory defaults Ignore DTR line Quiet, no response to DTE Auto answer on the first ring Set 9600 baud No compression No ARQ Use profile 0 on wake up Store settings into profile 0 Set V.34 modulation, no automode, 19200 bps Set 19200 baud Rockwell etc.
Chapter 5 Programming Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to select which passcode you want to enter and press the ENTER button. The display will show a blank passcode. If you press ENTER at this stage you will clear the passcode. Use the numeric keypad to enter a passcode from 1 to 6 characters in length. WRITE THE PASSCODE DOWN AND KEEP IT SOMEPLACE SAFE. Press the ENTER key to accept the passcode and return to the Passcode menu. Repeat the above for the other menu option.
Chapter 5 Programming 5.11.4 Printer Out This option allows the user to configure the Parallel Printer Port to print point data and/or events at a specific interval. Under Program, System, use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Printer out” and press ENTER. The Printer Out Menu will be displayed with the following options: 5.11.4.1 Data This option allows the user to enable or disable the printing of Point Data to the printer.
Chapter 5 Programming For example, with the options stated below, you would get a printout similar to the following: Data Events Data Interval Characters/Line Data Lines print data=YES print events=YES minutes→0← characters/line→40← data lines→20← 10/15/01 Unit Tag 11:30:00 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 11:30:15 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 11:30:20 P1 HIGH 1 11:30:30 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 0 5 10 15 20 25 15 20 25 30 35 40 SECS Secs Secs Secs Secs Secs SECS Secs Secs Secs Secs Secs 30 35 40 45
SAFETY NOTICE This Safety Notice has been included to emphasize the DANGER OF HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES on the REAR TERMINAL PANEL of your instrument. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING OR SERVICING your instrument. Please read the entire contents of the Installation and Wiring Chapter of this manual before attempting to install or service your instrument. WARNING Use Extreme caution when servicing the rear terminal of your instrument.
Chapter 6 Calibration 6.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 6-1 6.1.1 Routine Calibration ......................................................................................................................... 6-1 6.1.2 Calibration Equipment .................................................................................................................... 6-1 6.2 Zero Calibration ....
Chapter 6 Calibration 6.1 Introduction This chapter includes the procedures to calibrate the Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) circuit board and the RTD current source. The actual calibration constants are automatically stored in Flash Memory on the analog to digital converter boards. WARNING: Do not attempt to perform calibration unless you are fully prepared to do so. Incorrect procedures can destroy factory calibration. Read this entire chapter before attempting to calibrate the unit.
Chapter 6 Calibration 6.3 Scale Calibration The Recorder menu supports full calibration for the voltage and current input ranges of the instrument. Each range requires a unique calibration constant, which is automatically calculated during the calibration of each range. 6.3.1 Calibration Scales Follow the procedures below to calibrate scales. 6.3.1.2 Connecting Voltage Source Connect the precision voltage source to any available direct input at the rear upper (lower) analog Input terminals.
Chapter 6 Calibration 6.4 RTD Current Calibration The ADC current source is used for RTD measurements and needs calibration for the RTD’s. 6.4.1 Calibrating the RTD Current The following procedure contains step-by-step instructions on calibrating the current source. A 250Ω ±0.05% resistor must be connected across the + and - terminals of a free input and the current source return path C must be connected to the - input terminal.
Chapter 7 Get Data Software 7.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 7-1 7.2 Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT Installation .................................................................... 7-1 7.3 The Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 7-1 7.3.1 Export ..............
Chapter 7 Get Data Software 7.1 Overview The Get Data Software is a 16 bit software package that runs under the Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98 and Wiindows NT Operating Systems and enables the user to export files to spreadsheets such as ExcelTM and QuattroTM. The data produced by the recorder are in a proprietary format and must be read with our software. 7.2 Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT Installation Place the supplied 3½” disk into your floppy drive.
Chapter 7 Get Data Software 7.3.1.2 Export Dialog Box 7.3.1.2.1 Start Date and Time Select the time to start exporting data, thus allowing part of the file to be exported. 7.3.1.2.2 End Date and Time Select the time to stop exporting data. 7.3.1.2.
Chapter 7 Get Data Software The thumb button shows where the visible part of the object is relative to the beginning and end. Every time the object is moved, the thumb button reflects its new position. The thumb button may be held and dragged by putting the cursor (using the mouse) on it and then pressing and holding the left mouse button while dragging the mouse and consequently the thumb button up or down. The object will be moved accordingly.
Appendix A – Configuring a 1-5 Vdc input for a 0-250 psig pressure transducer Appendix A Configuring a 1-5 Vdc input for a 0-250 psig pressure transducer 1. Begin configuration by touching the MENU button in the lower right hand corner of the screen. This will bring up the Command button bar. Touch the PROG button to enter into the main program menu. 2. Once in the main program menu use the up/down arrow keys to select Points, then touch ENTER. 3. Prog point and Constants will appear.
Appendix A – Configuring a 1-5 Vdc input for a 0-250 psig pressure transducer 5. 6. 7. If you are configuring the Recorder for the first time, a menu having Setup pt, Copy pt and Restore pt will appear. If you are changing a point that you have already configured, the menu will have Modify pt and Delete pt. Depending on which menu appears, use the up/down arrow keys to select Setup pt or Modify pt and then touch ENTER. The menu containing types of inputs should now be displayed.
Appendix A – Configuring a 1-5 Vdc input for a 0-250 psig pressure transducer 10. 11. The numeric keypad will now prompt you for the hi end of your input signal. For this example enter 5.00 and touch ENTER. Using the up/down arrow keys select Output scale and touch ENTER. 12. You will now be prompted for the number of decimal places that you would like to display and record. Using the up/ down arrow keys you can select 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 decimal places. For this example select 2 and touch ENTER. 13.
Appendix A – Configuring a 1-5 Vdc input for a 0-250 psig pressure transducer 15. 16. Using the up/down arrow keys select Eng units and touch ENTER. The alpha-numeric keypad will now be displayed allowing you to enter up to five characters to describe the engineering units for this particular point. There are multiple pages of text and symbols that can be used. Use the PAGE, PAGEBK and SHIFT keys to access different characters. For this example (0-250 psig) enter PSIG and touch ENTER.
Appendix A – Configuring a 1-5 Vdc input for a 0-250 psig pressure transducer 20. 21. 22. You will be prompted with scale? (1A-2H will also be displayed) Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll through the different scales until 1A is displayed and then touch ENTER. The scale setup menu will be displayed. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Scale ends and touch ENTER. You will now be prompted with places? (0-5 will also be displayed). Use the up/down arrow keys to select 2 and touch ENTER.
Appendix A – Configuring a 1-5 Vdc input for a 0-250 psig pressure transducer 25. 26. You will now be prompted with hi→ (some #). Enter the high range of your scale range. For this example (0-250 psig) enter 250.00 and touch ENTER. You will now be back at the scale setup menu. Use the up/ down arrow keys to select Scale units and touch ENTER. The alphanumeric keypad will be displayed. This is what will be displayed as engineering units in the trend mode only. For this example enter PSIG and touch ENTER.
Appendix B – Configuring a 4-20 mA input to equal 0 to 150 gpm Appendix B Configuring a 4-20 mA input to equal 0 to 150 gpm 1. Begin configuration by touching the MENU button in the lower right hand corner of the screen. This will bring up the Command button bar. Touch the PROG button to enter into the main program menu. 2. Once in the main program menu use the up/down arrow keys to select Points and then touch ENTER. 3. Prog point and Constants will appear.
Appendix B – Configuring a 4-20 mA input to equal 0 to 150 gpm 5. 6. 7. If you are configuring the Recorder for the first time, a menu having Setup pt, Copy pt and Restore pt will appear. If you are changing a point that you have already configured, the menu will have Modify pt and Delete pt. Depending on which menu appears, use the up/down arrow keys to select Setup pt or Modify pt and then touch ENTER. The menu containing types of inputs should now be displayed.
Appendix B – Configuring a 4-20 mA input to equal 0 to 150 gpm 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. A menu prompting you places? will appear. Use the up/ down arrow keys to select the number of decimal places you wish to be displayed and recorded. For this example select 0 and touch ENTER. A numeric keypad will now be displayed prompting you with lo→ ←. This is where you enter the low end of your range or the equivalent value for 4 mA. For this example (0 to 150 gpm) select 0 and touch ENTER.
Appendix B – Configuring a 4-20 mA input to equal 0 to 150 gpm 15. Using the up/down arrow keys select Alm limits and touch ENTER. 16. You will be prompted with alarm #?. Each point has 5 internal alarm set points. You can use the up/down arrow keys to scroll through 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Since this is the first alarm set point for channel one, select 1 and touch ENTER. 17. The alarm types menu will now be displayed. Using the up/ down arrow keys you can select the type of alarm you wish to configure.
Appendix B – Configuring a 4-20 mA input to equal 0 to 150 gpm 20 Touch EXIT twice to get back to the menu beginning with Point tag. Using the up/down arrow keys select Chart scale and touch ENTER. Using the up/down arrows you can select A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H. For this example select A and touch ENTER. 21. Touch EXIT to complete configuration of this point and you will be prompted with keep setup?. Touch YES to permanently save your changes. 22 You will be back at the main program menu.
Appendix B – Configuring a 4-20 mA input to equal 0 to 150 gpm 25. 26. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Scale ends and touch ENTER. You will now be prompted with places?. Here you can select the number of decimal places that will be displayed on the virtual chart display. For this example use the up/down arrow keys to select 0 and touch ENTER. You will be prompted with lo→ ← . Enter the low value of your scale. For this example (0 to 150 gpm) select 0 and touch ENTER.
Appendix B – Configuring a 4-20 mA input to equal 0 to 150 gpm 30. The photo below shows the proper connectivity for a 4-20 mA signal. To reduce ambient noise, a properly shielded cable should be used. A 50 ohm precision resistor must be placed across the + and – terminals in parallel with the input signal wires. Also, a jumper must be made between the – and C terminals (refer to Figure 2-7 in Chapter 2). Attach cable shield to chassis ground. Place 50 ohm resistor across input + and –.
Appendix C – Configuring a J type T/C input for a 100 - 750°C range Appendix C Configuring a J type T/C input for a 100 – 750 °C range 1. Begin configuration by touching the MENU button in the lower right hand corner of the screen. This will bring up the Command button bar. Touch the PROG button to enter into the main program menu. 2. Once in the main program menu, use the up/down arrow keys to select Points, and then touch ENTER. 3. Prog point and Constants will appear.
Appendix C – Configuring a J type T/C input for a 100 - 750°C range 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. If you are configuring the Recorder for the first time, a menu having Setup pt, Copy pt and Restore pt will appear. If you are changing a point that you have already configured, the menu will have Modify pt and Delete pt. Depending on which menu appears, use the up/down arrow keys to select Setup pt or Modify pt and then touch ENTER. The menu containing types of inputs should now be displayed.
Appendix C – Configuring a J type T/C input for a 100 - 750°C range 10. 11. 12. 13. The menu starting with Point tag will again be displayed. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Decimal fix and touch ENTER. You will be prompted with places>? (0 or 1). Use the up/down arrows to select zero or one decimal place for thermocouples. For this example select 1 and touch ENTER. You will now be back at the menu starting with Point tag. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Compensation and touch ENTER.
Appendix C – Configuring a J type T/C input for a 100 - 750°C range 15. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Scales and touch ENTER. You will be prompted scale?. Use the up/down arrow keys to select 1A and touch ENTER. 16. You will now be in the scale menu. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Scale ends and touch ENTER. You will be prompted with places? (for decimal places). Using the up/ down arrow keys you can select 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. For thermocouples you would only select 0 or 1.
Appendix C – Configuring a J type T/C input for a 100 - 750°C range 20 21. An alphanumeric screen will appear and you can enter C or DEG C. What you choose to enter in this screen will be displayed as the engineering units in the trend view only. After entering your selection touch ENTER. Touch EXIT several times until you are completely out of all menus. You have now successfully configured your thermocouple input with a non linear scale. The display will read as shown on the right.
Appendix D – Configuring the Totalizer Appendix D Configuring the Totalizer 1. Before setting up a math channel for totalization, you must first have a “base” channel configured from which the totalizer gets its information (i.e. a channel receiving a signal from a flow meter that is proportional to flow rate). For this example we will configure math channel A to be the totalizer.
Appendix D – Configuring the Totalizer 5. 6. 7. If you are configuring the Recorder for the first time, a menu having Setup pt, Copy pt and Restore pt will appear. If you are changing a point that you have already configured, the menu will have Modify pt and Delete pt. Depending on which menu appears, use the up/down arrow keys to select Setup pt or Modify pt and then touch ENTER. The menu containing types of inputs should now be displayed.
Appendix D – Configuring the Totalizer 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. You will be prompted with places>? (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). Using the up/down arrows you may select the appropriate number of decimal places. For this example select 1 and touch ENTER. You will now be back at the menu starting with Point tag. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Basepoint and touch ENTER. You will be prompted with base pt?. Use the up/ down arrow keys to select the channel from which the totalizer will derive its information.
Appendix D – Configuring the Totalizer 15. The alphanumeric keypad should now appear allowing you to enter up to 5 characters to describe the engineering units for this particular point. There are multiple pages of letters, numbers and symbols that can be used. Use the PAGE, PAGEBK and SHIFT keys to access different characters. For this example enter MG (for million gallons) and touch ENTER. 16. You will now be back at the Point tag menu.
Appendix D – Configuring the Totalizer 20. You will now be back at the Reset Control menu. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Reset print and touch ENTER. You will be prompted with print=NO*. Touch the YES key then touch ENTER. This enables the Recorder to post the totalizer reset information to the alarm/event page which is where you would view your daily totals. Touch EXIT to get back to the menu beginning with Point tag. 21. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Low cutoff and touch ENTER.
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