User Manual
Contents
1. 2 3 Setup Input Output amp 24VDC power supply cards 2 4 Wiring of the cards 2 5 RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 wiring 2 6 Installation of Compact Flash CF Card 3 Basic Operation 3 1 Page 3 2 Mode 3 3 History 3 4 Event 3 5 Status 3 6 Exit 3 7 Dump 3 8 Clear 3 9 Operate 3 10 Shutdown 3 11 Small Icons2. User Manual Paperless Recorder VR18 Distributore GEASS Torino http www geass com UMVRI81L 12th Edition 01 2005 Contents Safety Symbols Safety Notes and Precautions Static Electricity 1 General Description 1 1 Unique Features of Recorder 1 2 Expandable Input and Output cards 1 3 Communication 1 4 Storage Media CF card 1 5 Data Security 1 6 Infrared Detector 1 7 Ordering Codes and Accessories 1 8 Specifications 2 Installation and wiring 2 1 Unpacking 2 2 Installation
3. 52 5 6 How to use PC Software 53 Mathematics DD 6 1 Math Expressions and an example 55 Safety This recorder is compliant with the requirements of EN61010 1 UL 61010C 1 amp CSA C22 2 No 24 93 The protection provided by the recorder may be impaired if it is used in a manner inconsistent with its intended purpose or in an environment that exceeds the specifications of the recorder BE Co Ltd is not liable for customer s failure to comply with these requirements Safety Symbols The following symbols may be seen on the user manual or recorder labeling AN Caution Protective Earth Safety Notes and Precautions 1 The protective earth terminal should be connected first before any other connection is made To avoid making the recorder dangerous under fault conditions any interruption of the protective Earth conductor inside or outside the recorder is prohibited Even in the case of a portable unit the protective earth terminal must remain connected if the recorder is connected to any hazardous voltage 2 Keep signal and supply voltage wiring separated from one another If this is impractical use shielded cables for signal wiring Double insulation should be used for signal wiring when the recorder is being used with hazardous voltag
4. 28 Keep pressing Page key you will get Page All to display all enabled channels Realtime DEMO Page All Event status Exit EEC AN le ump clear operate cong Figure 3 2 3 2 Mode Press Mode key to select the different ways of displays which include Mix Trend Bar or Digital mode Mix The display default is Mix mode Several modes can be mixed together including horizontal vertical trend bar and digital modes Trend Press Mode key to display Trend mode This is measured data trend in real time The same page display may have a maximum of 6 trends in different colors The user may define each color details in 4 2 Display Bar Press Mode key again to display bars in different colors The scale of each bar can be defined individually details in 4 2 Display Digital Press Mode key again to display digits in different colors Press Mode key again to return to the original Mix mode 29 3 3 History Press History key to display historical trend Press directional keys lt to backward or forward Press Zoom key to zoom in the time scale The Zoom can be done variously in 1 sec dot 1 hour Page 12 hours Page day Page or 1 week Page Press Back key going back to the original display P evnt mem CF TIt 96 90 oy 7003 OE 11 AN aN eS oT 5 01 26 01 26 05 01 26 05 01 26 05 Dump Clear Operate Contig Shutdown Figure 3 3 30 3
5. Configuration Enter Configuration click the icon New for a new project key in the new project name and then choose CF card or Ethernet a For CF card click the icon File and select the file path of the CF card A question appears Do you want to receive configuration data now Before confirmation the user needs to save configuration and Dump measured data from the recorder to CF card then insert CF card to CF reader connected with PC After confirmation the PC will receive configuration from the CF card In the configuration table the user may review configuration by clicking the icons of Channel Display Tools a Instrument and System Information This configuration is used by the Historical Viewer to read historical data and trend If necessary the user may change configuration on PC and Send configuration to CF card then Load it to the recorder Anytime the configuration of the recorder is changed the PC can Receive configuration from the recorder via CF card b For Ethernet click the icon File then key in the IP address of recorder A question appears Do you want to receive configuration data now After confirmation PC will receive configuration from recorder via Ethernet In the configuration table the user may review the configuration by clicking the icons of Channel Display Tools a Sys Instrument and System Information If necessary the user may change the configu
6. Press directional keys at the bottom to select one from 6 available counters Name Defines the name of counter Desc Defines the description for a specific counter on the display Unit Defines the unit of counter Preset Defines the preset value for the counter The counter starts from a preset value Event Defines the type setpoint Job1 or Job2 Type Select one of three options None Process Hi Process Low Setpoint Defines the set point of process value to trigger the counter Job1 Job2 various jobs as described in 4 1 Channel 2 jobs for each counter Totalizer 44 DEMO Totalizer i 7 S aar Desc Source All Action Disable Decimal 4 Period Sec Unit Preset 0 0 Event Mo Type Setpoint Job 1 Job 2 1 No 100 0 Log Alarm No Action 2 No 100 0 Log Alarm No Action Figure 4 8 Press directional keys at the bottom to select from 18 available totalizers Name Defines the name of the totalizer Desc Defines the description for a specific totalizer on the display Source Select a specific analog input or Math input to be used for totalizing Action Disables or enables the totalizer Decimal Defines the decimal point for the totalizer Period Selects second minute or hour used for the totalizer Unit Defines the unit of totalizing Preset Defines the preset value for the totalizer The totalizer starts from a preset value Event Defines the type setpoint J
7. 4 Configuration 4 1 Channel 4 2 Display 4 3 Tools Timer Counter amp Totalizer 4 4 Instrument 4 5 Clock CONN NANNANDAD DW AW ay 6 4 6 Security 49 4 7 Demo 49 4 8 System Info 49 4 9 A Configuration Example 50 PC Software Observer I amp II 51 5 1 Hardware Requirements 51 5 2 Set Up 51 5 3 PC Software Manual HELP 51 5 4 Observer I The basic software for non communication application 51 5 5 Observer II The extensive software for communication application
8. 04 i Joi e 09 i lok Summer time Enter MLDEAEIRIES Figure 4 10 4 6 Security 49 Password Defines the security password in maximum 8 characters Once the password has been entered the user needs to key in the password whenever Config Dump Clear or Operate soft keys are required These keys enable the user to do configuration dump data clear data or manually operate the job 4 7 Demo The Demo mode is a simulation mode used for demonstration purposes It was set to simulate 18 AI analog inputs 12 Math 6 DI digital inputs and 6 DO digital outputs To start the automatic demonstration first enable Demo mode then turn the power off and on to make it effective To stop the automatic demonstration and return to real mode with real inputs first disable Demo mode then turn the power off and on 4 8 System Info The system information includes System version memory CF card Ethernet IP address and Slots status evnt mem CF 21 16 09 System Info System Into System Ver V2 00BA Plus Boot ROM ver Ye og Memory Free Totall 7665664 7940096 46 o 96 79 01 26 05 CF Card Free Total 16290700 20578304 Ethernet IP Address 192 168 131 1 Slotl All Al Als Al4 Als Alo Sees Alf Als AIG ALO Alli All Slots Ali gt All4 Alls Allo All Allis Slot4 DIL ee DI3 DI4 DIS DI6 Slot DOI DO BOS DO4 DOS BOs Sloth Mo Card Figure 4 11 50 Memory Free Total Indicates the
9. 4 Event Press Event key the Event Alarm List displays general Events Alarms and Reports Press Mode key to choose Evnt Alam Event Alarm or Report Event Alarm It displays the Ack acknowledgement Type Source Active time Clear time and Value of events or alarms Use directional keys f to move downward or upward Press Ack key to acknowledge the alarm Events do not need to be acknowledged Press Back key going back to the original display Event Alarm vae 4 W HiHiAlarim g4 7 017 26 12 53 39 Loea aE EE F HiHiAlarm te 01 26 12 53 56 017 26 12 59 33 1176 0 of HiAlarim AIS 01 26 12 53 56 01 26 12 59 33 2 06 eo HiHiAlarim AILS O1 f26 12 54 12 01 26 13 00 44 or o0 25 LoLoAlarm AILS 01 26 12 54 12 01 26 13 00 44 12 20 30 HiAlarim Al14 01 26 12 54 20 01 26 13 00 34 00 53 31 LoAlarrmi AIL 01 26 12 54 20 01 26 13 00 34 19 47 ae HiHiAlarim Als 01 26 12 56 09 017 26 12 59 33 eae a3 HiAlarimn AIG 01 26 12 56 09 01 26 12 59 33 a21 1 oe aaa RE Clear Operate Config Shutdown Figure 3 4 On the Event Alarm List three different colors indicate the status of the alarm Red Presently in alarm status Green The cause of alarm status was temporary and has now returned to normal Grey A temporary alarm in green status after having been acknowledged then becomes grey Active Time is the time that alarm status becomes active Clear Time is the time when t
10. System Info mode whilst doing the configuration 24 VDC auxiliary power supply card AP181 This card can supply the power to 6 transmitters The output rating is 24 1 VDC 180 mA in maximum 30m lt A each transmitter 22 2 4 Wiring of the cards A Wiring Precautions 1 Care must be taken to ensure that maximum voltage rating specified on the label is not exceeded 2 For the panel mounting version it is recommended that near the equipment an external fuse and an external switch rated at 2A 250 VAC should be equipped 3 Beware not to over tighten the terminals screws The torque should not exceed 0 7 N m 6 3 Lb in or 7 1 Kg F cm 4 Except the thermocouple wirings all wirings should be stranded copper conductor with maximum gauge 18 AWG 5 Connect a grounding conductor with 1 6mm diameter minimum to provide protective grounding prior to turning on the equipment Rear terminals OTD apr AR RS 232 ii Sae CM181 0BeseT TX1 TX2 RX1 RX2 SLOT 1 SLOT2 SLOT3 SLOT4 SLOT5 SLOT6 Figure 2 17 Note A The six rear Slots can be inserted only by six cards in maximum It can be either input card output card or 24 VDC auxiliary power supply card 23 Analog input cards AI181 AI182 AI183 3 wire RTD 2 wire RTD 0 60mV T C O 1V 0 10V O 20mA Figure 2 18 Analog input cards AI181V AI182V AI183V 60 60mV 2 2V 20 20V 20 20mA Figure 2 19 Digital output card DO181 D01
11. percentage of free memory to total memory reserved on the recorder 8 MB is reserved for storing measured data A small icon on the top right indicates the percentage of free memory e g mem 89 CF Card Free Total Indicates the percentage of free memory to total memory of the Compact Flash card Slot 1 6 Indicates the status of all Slots and the cards been inserted in The cards include Analog Input AI Digital Input DI and Digital Output DO 6 relay card Update The Update key 1s located at left lower side It is the key to upgrade the new firmware After the new firmware downloaded to the CF card insert the CF card in Then press this key to upgrade it It may take a few seconds to finish the process 4 9 A configuration example Here is a process required for a paperless recorder with 3 channels of 4 20mA input 6 relay outputs and Ethernet communication for real time monitoring With Analog input card AI183 not yet fitted into rear slot set up 4 20mA input according to 2 3 Setup input and output cards and then plug it into rear SLOT 1 Plug 6 relay output card DO181 into rear SLOT 2 Do the wiring and installation onto panel Set up the extensive PC software Observer II to PC then power on the recorder Open the front cover at the bottom side then 5 soft keys appear Press Config key to do Configuration Press Enter key to get into Channel mode Do settings according to 4 1 Channel Define the names for each channel choos
12. save configuration changes to CF card beforehand Load Load configuration from storage media CF card to recorder Default If the configuration is set incorrectly Default is a useful key to recall the default settings on the analog input card inserted into rear expansion slot 3 N Back Go back to the previous display 4 1 Channel After entering the Configuration mode select Channel and press the Enter key to get into Channel mode It displays the Analog input first Press directional keys at the bottom to select the channel Afterwards press directional keys tT 4 gt on the left hand side to select the column After Configuration 4 1 to 4 8 press Back key to return to real time display all configurations will be memorized ri evnt jmem CF 13 53 22 AILS Mae aces loge Ho 89 ovo 96 Yo 01 26 05 DEMO Al 49 96 8 8 e Iko i k 13 4s jie fiz e Do Desc E Log Method Instant Speed li 2 Offset jo ca Gain i co Sensor Valts Init Range lo me 10 0 Scale Unit Low 0 00 High 100 00 Event Mo Type Setpoint Job 1 Job 2 Hysteresis Enter Brilej gt gt E co Figure 4 2 Name It is to define the name for each channel in maximum 6 characters Press Enter a keyboard and several keys appear BackSP key means backspace Select key means to select a character or number Caps on means characters in capital and Caps off means characters not in cap
13. status DI DO Counter or Totalizer at the present time Counter and Totalizer are available if the option of Math Counter amp Totalizer was ordered before 3 6 Exit Press Exit key to close existing operation the soft keys on the left hand side disappear giving full display Press any soft key on the left hand side these six soft keys Page Mode History Event Status and Exit appear again Open the plastic cover at the front low side then another five soft keys Dump Clear Operate Config amp Shutdown appear 32 3 7 Dump Before removing the CF card from the recorder it is necessary to press the Dump key to transfer the measured data and events from the internal memory of the recorder to the CF card 3 8 Clear If the internal memory goes down to 25 the mem icon on the top right changes color from green to red Also when the internal memory reserved for events 1s down to 25 the evnt event icon on the top right changes color from green to red In each case the user should transfer all the measured data from the recorder to CF card by pressing Dump key as above However if the measured data and events are not significant information the user may also press Clear key to clear them 3 9 Operate Press Operate key to start a job manually For example to record the alarm by selecting Log alarm There are various jobs that may be assigned as described in Event Job of 4 1 Channel Details about soft key Config are desc
14. together with the Screensaver For example if the IR Sensor is turned on and Screensaver set to 10 Min then the display will turn off 10 minutes after the user walks away from the recorder The Passive Infra Red detects when the user returns to the recorder and the display turns on straight away no need to press any key on the recorder If the user does not prefer using this function it can be disabled 1 7 Ordering codes and accessories Ordering codes VR18 0000 000 000 123 4 5 6 7 8 910 1 Power 4 90 250 VAC 47 63 Hz 6 11 18 VDC 7 18 36 VDC 9 Special order 2 Analog Input Card none 1 channel 2 channels 3 channels 4 channels 5 channels 6 channels 9 channels 12 channels 15 channels 18 channels Oy et ee ee 3 Digital Input Card 0 none 1 6 channels 2 12 channel 4 Digital Output Card 0 none l 6 relay 2 12 relay 5 Communication 0 standard Ethernet interface 1 RS 232 422 485 three in one Ethernet interface 9 Special order 6 PC software l Free basic software Observer I for non communication application 2 Extensive software Observer II for communication of RS 232 422 485 or Ethernet 7 Firmware 0 Basic function 1 with Mathematics Counter amp Totalizer 8 Storage Media 1 3 X 16MB Compact Flash card CF 128 MB CF card other options 9 Case Mounting 1 2 10 Special l 2 3 4 5 6 B C a b C X standard Panel Mounting Bench top Portab
15. 1 332KQ 20 20 mA 22 22 mA 0 1 70 5Q Digital Input Card DI181 Channels 6 per card Logic Low 5V minimum 0 8V maximum Logic High 2V minimum 5V maximum External pull down Resistance 1KQ maximum External pull up Resistance 1 5MQ minimum Digital Output Card DO181 Channels 6 per card Contact Form N O form A Relay Rating 5A 240 VAC life cycles 200 000 for resistive load 24VDC Auxiliary Power Supply Card AP181 Channels to be used for 6 transmitters Output Rating 24 1 VDC 180mA in maximum 30mA each channel COMM Module CM181 Interface RS 232 1 unit RS 485 or RS 422 up to 247 units Protocol Modbus Protocol RTU mode Address 1 247 Baud Rate 0 3 38 4 Kbits sec Measured data Bits 7 or 8 bits Parity Bit None Even or Odd Stop Bit 1 or 2 bits Standard Ethernet Communication Protocol Modbus TCP IP 10 Base T Ports AUI Attachment Unit Interface and RJ 45 Auto detect capability Infrared Detector Distance Detect moving human body in distance around 2 meters Time delayed 10 20 30 40 50 or 60 minutes to be defined Environmental amp Physical Operating Temperature 5 50 C Storage Temperature 25 60 C Humidity 20 to 80 RH non condensing maximum relative humidity 80 for temperature up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Altitude 2000 M maximum Insulation Resistance 20 M ohms min at 500 VDC Dielectric Strength 3000 VAC 50 60 H
16. 20 4 4 Instrument 46 Press Back key to return to the beginning of Configuration mode Select Instrument then press Enter key to get into Instrument mode wht Imem CF 21 26 5A 48 96 7E 6 o O16 i DEMO Instrument Instrument Mame Recorder Language English Event Limiti 256 Storage Media CF Card Screensaver ioMin Keypad Sound Minimum IR Sensor Off Communication PC Transfer Ethernet IP User Defin IP Address 192 168 0 111 Subnet Mask 555 555 255 9 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 SDR Figure 4 9 Instrument Name Assigns a name for the recorder in maximum 8 characters Language Languages of English German France Italian Spanish Polish Chinese traditional Chinese simplified and Japanese are all available Korean is available in a special version Other languages might be available in a later version Event Limit Selects the highest possible numbers 256 512 or 1024 for events including alarms Storage Media CF card Store historical measured data by Compact Flash memory card The recorder is supplied with standard 16MB CF card and higher capacities of 128MB CF card is supplied by the request Keypad Sound Selects the following four options disable minimum medium or maximum LCD 47 Screensaver To prolong the life of the LCD display it 1s suggested to set the display turn off time in 1 10 20 30 40 50 or 60 minutes after
17. 3V AI181V AI182V AI183V are analog input cards in 1 2 3 channels respectively Each card includes linear input of 60mV 20mA 2V and 20V only To select a specific input first set jumpers and switches according to the sticker information on the card as Figure 2 16 and plug it into the rear slot then power on The recorder will automatically detect the card and display the specific input type then show its source of a specific slot in Configuration Mode All inputs were initially set for 20mA 20mA from the factory JUMPER AND SWITCH SETTING for Al183V OTAIZV E SW ON MINAUNPER DIP SW SETTING F Sw or i 22 v3 4 elsjas e78 ozo e afaa fel T peeve ea 20 20v_ m mm FUNCTION 20 2m u juju 2 2V 20 20 20 20mA Figure 2 16 Digital Output card DO181 6 relay alarm card The digital output card includes 6 relays rated 5 Amp 240 VAC Plug the card into rear slot and power on The recorder will automatically detect the card and then display the output type and its source of a specific slot in System Info mode whilst doing the configuration To set up the digital output card please refer to Event Job of 4 1 Channel Digital Input card DI181 This card includes 6 channels of event 1 2 3 4 5 amp 6 As above plug the card into rear slot and power on The recorder will automatically detect it and then display the input type and its source of a specific slot in
18. 81 CONNECTION DIAGRAM Figure 2 20 24 Digital input card DI181 D1181 CONNECTION DIAGRAM EVENT 1 EVENT 2 EVENT 3 EVENT 4 J EVENT5 EVENT 6 OTDM EZA Figure 2 21 24 VDC auxiliary power supply card AP181 AP181 CONNECTION DIAGRAM Total Current Rating 180 mA Max Figure 2 22 25 2 5 RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 wiring RS 232 Wiring 9 pin 9 pin RS 232 port RS 232 port Recorder RS 232 Cable Configuration of The RS 232 Cable 9 pin D_ Type 9 pin D_ Type Female Connecter Female Connecter Figure 2 23 RS 422 Wiring RS 422 to RS 232 network adaptor SNAIOA TM E RX2 Recorder EE el a ies PC he ed RS 232 Cable Recorder mPa Max 247 units can be linked SPCC CECE CP Recorder Figure 2 24 26 RS 485 Wiring Recorder LL 1 Recorder RS 485 to AS 232 network adaptor SNATOA e ipl RS 232 Cable Max 247 units can be linked Recorder Figure 2 25 2 6 Installation of Compact Flash CF card A 16MB Compact Flash Card is installed in each VR18 If a bigger capacity Compact Flash card is required and the user decides to buy it locally please check the brand name of CF card To be compatible it should be one of two recommended brands SanDisk or Transcend Other brands are not compatible therefore not recommended Installation First insert Compact Flash card to the en
19. DisplayLo and Scale Hi Scale Low Here is a typical example with input 0 10V Scale Low 0 00 Scale Hi 100 00 to have better resolution and vision on Bar set DisplayLo 0 00 DisplayHi 50 00 so that the Bar displays from value 0 00 to 50 00 The decimal point is defined by Scale Hi and Scale Low and not by DisplayHi or DisplayLo 4 3 Tools Timer Counter amp Totalizer Press Back key to return to the beginning of Configuration mode Select Tools then press Enter key to get into Tools mode Timer Counter and Totalizer are defined here Counter and Totalizer are available only if the options of Math Counter amp Totalizer have been selected 42 Timer DEMO evnt mem CF 14 40 46 Jobi No Action Jobe No Action Enter let Figure 4 6 Press directional keys at the bottom to select one from 6 available timers Type Countdown Repeat Countdown Daily Weekly or Monthly Countdown Defines the interval of time e g days hours minutes and seconds not Real Time Repeat Countdown Repeats the previous countdown Daily Weekly or Monthly The timer works in selected interval of Real Time Action Disables or enables the timer Job1 Job2 various jobs as described in 4 1 Channel 2 jobs for each timer Counter 43 evnt mem CF 14 43 07 Desc Preset lo Type Setpoint Job 1 Job 2 No 100 Log Alarm No Action No 100 Log Alarm No Action Figure 4 7
20. Figure 2 12 Figure 2 14 The bench top recorder is now mechanically ready To remove handle rotate to vertical and pull outward Figure 2 9 Figure 2 12 Figure 2 13 Figure 2 14 Note To change the bench top into panel mount Disassemble kit MK184 one handle two feet and two ears in reverse of above then fit the mounting clamps 20 2 3 Setup input output amp 24VDC power supply cards Analog input cards part numbers AI181 AI182 AI183 AI181 AI182 AI183 are analog input cards in 1 2 3 channels respectively Each card includes universal input of TC J K T E B R S N L PT100 mV mA V To select a specific input first set jumpers and switches according to the sticker information on the card as Figure 2 15 and plug it into the rear slot then power on The recorder will automatically detect the card and display the specific input type then show its source of a specific slot in Configuration Mode All inputs were initially set for 4 20mA from the factory JUMPER AND SWITCH SETTING OTAIBZC DIP SW SETTING ia aif Jt v2 43 1 21 3 4 5 6 7 8 j JJI C O C or RID ara t j m STi O K a ae B E ean E e CTE THERMOCOUPLE JPTiO0 mT RTDi mj mjmj 3 wire ATD 2 wire RTD O E60mv T C o 1000mv V mA PTion Figure 2 15 21 Analog input cards part numbers AI181V AI182V AI18
21. d then turn the stopper to the right Pulling out First turn the stopper to the straight direction then pull out the CF card Note To read measured data and events on CF card it is necessary to install software Observer I or II on PC first Then connect a CF reader to USB port of PC Finally insert CF card into the reader The power should be turned off while inserting input and output cards It is not recommended to insert input or output cards while the unit 1s switched on 2 L P fm oi re E e CO va Y B gt Veo ESZ GEVIEW N After installation and wiring power on the recorder six soft keys Page Mode History Event Status and Exit will appear on the left hand side of LCD display Opening the plastic cover at the front of the recorder the user may find another five soft keys Dump Clear Operate Config and Shutdown These eleven soft keys are used for operation On the top right side small icons of buzzer evnt mem CF and Date Time display DEMO Realtime 7 g3 96 k g D 7 Page 1 2 49 33 01 260 I ris 01 260 Shutdown Operate Figure 3 1 Soft keys 3 1 Page Page means the display The recorder can have a maximum of 6 Pages and each Page can display a maximum of 6 channels A channel can display either measured data or computed measured data If channels cover more than one page press the Page key to move forward from Page to Page 2
22. data Maximum 200mS the maximum of 5 measured data the last of 5 measured data Minimum 200mS the minimum of 5 measured data the last of 5 measured data Press Back key to return to real time display all configurations will be memorized Press DI key to select the Digital input Define the name Description and set up the Event accordingly Press directional keys at the bottom to select the channel Press Math key to select the Mathematics input Except for Expression it is similar to do the setting up for Analog input above Define the name Description and select Type Log Method Log Speed Unit Scale Low Scale High and Event Enter Expression column it appears Source Operator and a keyboard The Source covers all available Analog inputs Math inputs and Counters The Operators are Mathematics functions details described in 6 Mathematics Use Source Operator and keyboard to define the Math equation Press directional keys lt at the bottom to select one from 18 available Math Press Back key to memorize the Math settings 39 Math s o Jio fts J DEMO Name MathiS Dest o OSE Type Disabil Log Method Instant 7 Speed 1 s Expression HIAIS AI9 2 0 Unit Low 3276 8 High 3276 7 Event Mo Type Setpoint Job 1 Job 2 Hysteresis Enter heie Figure 4 3 4 2 Display Press the Back key to return to the beginning of the Configuration mode Select Display and press Enter key to get in
23. digital trend bar plus Event Alarm list are displayed Historical Viewer Receives and views historical data stored by the recorder When setting up GG a new project in Historical Viewer click the icon Receive configuration to receive configuration from the recorder Then confirm to receive historical measured data from the recorder in order to viewing the historical trend To check for any unusual status of Historical Trend use the tools Zoom in Zoom out and Scroll or select Event Alarm List to see the event and or alarm value Double click the alarm bar to view the trend at a specific time Use the icon Export data in Excel to export measured data with true values in Excel format to PC Note Ethernet is the standard communication with this instrument To enable Ethernet functions it is required to order the extensive software Observer II To set up PC software Observer I amp II it 1s required to key in IP address of recorder This IP address can be found in 4 8 System Info mode under Configuration The configuration of Real time Viewer is set for PC This is different from the configuration of Historical Viewer which is the same as the recorder 53 5 6 How to use PC software After installing the PC basic software Observer I the user may find the two parts Configuration and Historical Viewer The extensive software Observer II is in three parts Configuration Real time Viewer Historical Viewer
24. ds for easy expansion Simple and friendly operation Infrared detector to prolong lifetime of LCD Solid storage media CF card in high capacity 174 mm short depth Ethernet as standard and optional RS 232 422 485 communication High accuracy 18 bit A D Analog Input 15 bit D A Analog Output 200 milli second sample rate Bench top with convenient portable handle easy converted into panel mount 1 2 Expandable Input and Output Cards The recorder is equipped with six rear expansion slots which work flexibly with the following plug amp play I O cards Analog Input cards part number AI181 AI182 AI183 These three cards are used for 1 2 amp 3 channel analog input Each input is isolated from each other to avoid noise and to ensure stable measurement Analog input is configured by DIP switches and Jumpers on the card before plugging into rear expansion slot Refer 2 3 Setting Input and Output Cards Digital Output card DO181 Each card includes 6 alarm relays Contacts are rated 5 Amp 240 VAC Digital Input card DI181 Each card includes 6 channels Logic Low 5V minimum 0 8V maximum Logic High 2V minimum 5V maximum 1 3 Communication The standard communication interface is Ethernet with protocol IEEE 802 3 10 Base T Other options are RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 1 4 Storage Media CF Card The Solid Compact Flash Memory Card CF Card 16 MB capacity is a free standard storage media used for this instrument Its co
25. e 3 Do not use the recorder where there is high vibration or high magnetic field this could cause damage or error of measurement 4 All maintenance or repairs should be carried out with power disconnected to avoid personal injury or damage to the unit 5 In areas with conductive pollution adequate ventilation filtering and sealing need to be installed 6 When cleaning the recorder handle carefully and use soft dry cloth Avoid the use of abrasives or any sharp and hard objects which would damage the display 7 Do not operate the recorder if any part has been removed or disassembled Consult your nearest dealer at once Static Electricity Appropriate precautions must be taken when handling the recorder The circuit board components are susceptible to damage caused by electrostatic discharge Take static electricity precautions whilst handling and inserting Compact Flash Card into the recorder To replace the power line fuse The power line fuse is located within the fuse holder on the power board For 90 250 VAC line voltages the user must use a 2 5A 250VAC time lag fuse and for both 11 18 VDC and 18 36 VDC line voltages a 5 0A 250VAC time lag fuse must be used 1 General Description 1 1 Unique features of recorder The VR18 is a well designed paperless recorder with many outstanding features including e 6 1 TFT Color LCD with VGA Display in 640x480 pixels 18 isolated Analog Inputs Plug amp play I O car
26. e Level II IEC1010 1 EN61010 1 Temperature 5 50 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Power 90 250 VAC 50 60 Hz 11 18 VDC or 18 36 VDC Panel mounting style The front side 144mm Figure 2 1 The right side Figure 2 2 Panel Cutout standard DIN size 138 mm x 138 mm Min 200 l l I l l l l 1 l l I l l I l l l l l l l E E E Ee e E E a I ase Figure 2 3 Note Do not over tighten mounting clamp screws that could result in distortion of the case 15 There is no mounting angle restriction Bench top Portable style For use on desktop or as a portable Bench Top Assembly Kit MK184 two ears one handle two feet included Assemble as follows Firstly put the right ear FV R on the right hand side of metal case and slide it into the case by pushing in direction as shown in Figures 2 4 through Figure 2 8 Ensure that the ear is firmly plugged into case Do the same with the left ear FV L Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Holding the handle so that the instruction side is visible pull the handle outward by both hands and put it in vertical position on the top of case Then slide the handle into both ears as Figure 2 9 Rotate the handle downward as Figure 2 10 amp 2 11 Lastly slide both feet beneath the case and straighten up the stoppers as
27. e Log speed 1S Method Instant Range 4 000 20 000 Scale Unit ScaleLo 0 00 and ScaleHi 100 00 Define the Event alarm High alarm H for Channel 1 2 amp 3 then define Job1 with Log alarm Then do the rest of the settings according to 4 2 Display 4 3 Tools 4 4 Instrument and 4 5 Clock If the IP address of the recorder is fixed for Ethernet communication not automatically assigned by the server then the user needs to define IP as User Defined Then set up the IP address and Subnet Mask in 4 4 Instrument The recorder is now ready for real time monitoring and data acquisition If the user needs no communication and wishes to read measured data from the CF card on a PC then set up the basic software Observer I in the PC and add a CF card reader on USB port of PC To read the configuration and measured data on CF card for the first time it is necessary to press the Save key to save configurations first and then press the Dump key to Dump measured data from the recorder to CF card before inserting it into the CF card reader If any configuration has been changed it is necessary to press both keys before inserting the CF card into the reader If the configuration remains unchanged to dump measured data press the Dump key do not press Save key again After that the measured data can be seen in trend or Excel format on PC A 16 MB CF card is supplied free SI 5 PC software Observer I amp II Observer I amp Observer II ar
28. e PC software to be used with the recorder They are Windows 98 NT 2000 and XP compatible to archive analyze measured data from the recorder and to do recorder configuration through PC Their different applications are VR18 without communication Observer I Basic software supplied free for the recorder without communication VRIS with communication Observer II Extensive software supplied by order for the recorder with communication Ethernet or RS 232 422 485 5 1 Hardware requirements It is recommended to use 200 MHz Pentium PC with memory 64 MB RAM The performance will be compromised 1f a slower PC is used or with less memory 5 2 Set up To set up the software on PC insert the CD double click the Setup program and follow the step by step instructions 5 3 PC Software manual HELP After completing the Set up procedure the user may get into HELP on the PC software and use it as the software manual 5 4 Observer I The basic software for non communication application The Observer I is divided into two parts Configuration and Historical Viewer Configuration Used for Historical Viewer In non communication application the user may receive configuration from the recorder via CF card then change and send modified configuration back to the recorder via CF card Historical Viewer Receives and views historical data stored by the recorder After saving configuration and measured data from the recorder to CF card insert t
29. en an event occurs the task to be performed is called the job A typical example is to trigger an alarm buzzer in event of high temperature Each pen can accept four events or alarms and each event can create two jobs Please note that a job under Event is different from a job by pressing the Operate key The former is actuated by an event and the latter 1s actuated by manual control no event necessary Various types of jobs can be selected Stop logging Stop logging data Start logging Start logging data No Action Do nothing Log Alarm Record alarms Log Event Record events Sound Buzzer Sound the buzzer It stops once any key is pressed DO Latch On Set digital output relay on and then select Target from DO 1 to DO 6 The relay is latched when it is activated DO Latch Off Set digital output relay off and then select Target from DO to DO 6 The relay is latched when it is activated DO Process Set digital output relay on for process high or low and then select Target from DO 1 to DO 6 The relay is not going to be latched when it 1s activated Enable Timer Start the timer and then select Target from Timer to Timer 6 Disable Timer Stop the timer and then select Target from Timer to Timer 6 Preset Totalz Start the totalizer with a preset value then select Target from Tolz to Tolz 6 Reset Totalz Reset totalizer into zero and then select Target from Tolz to Tolz 6 Enable Totalz Start the totali
30. he CF card into the CF reader connected with PC PC will automatically receive configuration from the CF card after a new project of Historical Viewer is created Click an icon to receive historical measured data from the CF card so that the user may view the historical trend To check for any unusual status of Historical Trend use the tools Zoom in Zoom out and Scroll or select Event Alarm List to see the event and or alarm value Double click the alarm bar to view the trend at a 52 specific time Use the icon Export data in Excel to export measured data with true values in Excel format to PC 5 5 Observer II The extensive software for communication application The Observer II is divided into three parts Configuration Real time Viewer and Historical Viewer Configuration Used for Historical Viewer In communication application the user may receive configuration from the recorder via Ethernet or RS 232 422 485 then change and send modified configuration back to the recorder Real time Viewer Receives and views real time data measured by the recorder When setting 66 up a new project in Real time Viewer click the icon Configuration data and do the configuration for real time viewing on the PC When the recorder is communicating with a PC via Ethernet or RS 232 422 485 Observer II is able to monitor real time measured data Received from the recorder The real time measured data in different formats of
31. ital Desc The description about a specific channel on the display Log Method The method of logging measured data Select the column and then choose the Log method of Instant Average Minimum or Maximum data Disable Select Disable while a specific channel is not required at this time Instant logging in the last measured data at the sampling interval Average logging in averaged measured data at the sampling interval 36 Minimum logging in minimum measured data at the sampling interval Maximum logging in maximum measured data at the sampling interval Log Speed It is the logging speed recording speed of measured data Select Log Speed column then choose 1 2 5 10 30 60 or 120 seconds Offset It is offset value to correct the sensor error Gain It is a multiplier to correct the sensor error The correct value the process value offset x gain Sensor It displays automatically the setup input of V mV mA T C J K T E B R S N and L PT100 and JPT100 The default setting is 4 20mA if no other input specified Unit The engineering unit of input Range Various input ranges can be set for voltage and current Normally it sets 0 1 1 5 0 5 or 0 10 V for the voltage and set 0 20 or 4 20mA for the current Scale Unit Defines the scale unit Scale Low Defines the low scale with decimal if necessary For instance input 0 10 V the Scale Low can be set up with value 0 00 to be correspondent to
32. le style with handle Option none 24VDC auxiliary power supply for transmitter 6 channels 3 channel analog output 6 channel analog output 9 channel analog output panel mounting with power plug panel mounting with power switch black housing black housing 24VDC auxiliary power supply 6 channels 24VDC auxiliary power supply 6 channels 3 channel analog output 24VDC auxiliary power supply 6 channels 6 channel analog output 24VDC auxiliary power supply 6 channels 9 channel analog output other options Accessories Part no AI181 AI182 AI183 Descriptions 1 2 3 channel analog input card TC RTD mA V mV AI181V AI182V AI183V 1 2 3 channel voltage input card mA V mV only DII81 DO181 CM181 CM182 PM181 PM182 PM183 PM184 AP181 MK181 MK181B MK183 MK183B CF016 CF128 AS181 AS182 UMVRI81 BT181 BT182 SC181 SNAIOA AO183 Notes 6 channel digital input card 6 channel relay output card AC DC RS 232 422 485 Ethernet COMM module Standard Ethernet COMM module 90 250 VAC 47 63 Hz power supply 11 18 VDC power supply module 18 36 VDC power supply module 90 250 VAC 47 63 Hz power supply with power plug 24 VDC auxiliary power supply card for 6 transmitters 1 panel mount assembly kit grey color panel mount assembly kit black color bench top portable handle assembly kit grey color bench top portable handle assembly kit black color 16MB co
33. low range 0 V Scale High Defines the high scale with decimal if necessary For instance input 0 10 V the Scale High can be set up with value 100 00 to be correspondent to high range 10 V Event The Event is frequently used for Alarm purpose Event can also be used for digital output DO Timer Totalizer Counter or Report Type There are various types of H L HH LL R or r to be selected for job or Alarm purpose H High limit When the process is over high limit the alarm or job is actuated L Low limit Any the process 1s lower than low limit the alarm or job is actuated HH High high limit to set up another limit higher than high limit for double warning LL Low low limit to set up another limit lower than low limit for double warning R Increasing rate of change The job or alarm is actuated when the rate of increasing process value is greater than the specified rate time interval For example when the Setpoint is set to 100_1S if the process is increasing greater than the value 100 in 1 second then job or alarm will be actuated r Decreasing rate of change The job or alarm is actuated when the rate of decreasing process value is greater than the specified rate time interval For example when the Setpoint 37 is set to 50_285 if the process is decreasing greater than the value 50 in 2 seconds then job or alarm is actuated Setpoint To set up the process value for actuating Job1 and or Job2 Job1 Job2 Wh
34. mpact flash card 128MB compact flash card Basic PC software Observer I Extensive PC software Observer II User s Manual Boot ROM without Math Counter amp Totalizer Boot ROM with Math Counter amp Totalizer Slot cover for empty slot RS 485 to RS 232 converter 3 channel analog output card The rear Slots of the recorder will only accept up to 6 optional cards of input output or 24 VDC power supply For example 12 channel analog input needs 4 pieces of 3 channel analog input card AI183 Now it is left 2 empty Slots for other cards The basic PC software Observer I is supplied free together with recorder There is an additional charge for the extensive PC software Observer II supplied with communication of RS 232 422 485 or Ethernet 1 8 Specifications Power 90 250VAC 47 63Hz 60VA 30W maximum 11 18VDC or 18 36 VDC 60VA 30W maximum Display 6 1 TFT LCD 640X480 pixel resolution 256 colors Memory 8MB storage memory on board Storage media 16 64 128 MB CF Compact Flash cards Analog Input Cards AI181 AI182 AI183 Channels AI181 1 channel AI182 2 channels AI183 3 channels Resolution 18 bits Sampling Rate 5 times second Maximum Rating 2 VDC minimum 12 VDC maximum 1 minute for mA input Temperature Effect 1 5 uV C for all inputs except mA 3 0 uV C for mA input Sensor Lead Resistance Effect T C 0 2 uV ohm 3 wire RTD 2 6 C ohm of resistance difference of two leads 2
35. mpact size anti dust and anti vibration features increase its reliability To read measured data on CF Card add a CF reader on USB port of PC Higher capacity 64 and 128MB CF Cards are upon request Alternatively the user may purchase locally To ensure compatibility we recommended only two brands SanDisk and Transcend Each record of data uses 2 bytes of CF card memory If the Log Speed the recording speed of measured data is set to the fastest speed at 1 second per data then for a single channel 16 MB CF card will last approximately 92 days 16 MB 2 bytes x 24 hours x 60 minutes x 60 seconds The following formula is to calculate how many days the CF card could do saving before it is full The days The capacity of CF Card 2 bytes the Log Speed x the working hours per day x 3600 seconds To avoid loosing recorded data while storing on PC it is necessary to insert CF card back again into the recorder soon after loading recorded data onto PC 1 5 Data Security The recorded data is stored in the manufacturer s special binary format It is not possible to manipulate or modify the recorded data This feature fully guarantees the security of the data 1 6 Infrared Detector IR Detector The use of Passive Infrared technology on the recorder is an innovative idea to prolong the lifetime of the LCD display The detector senses the movement of body heat from a distance of approximately 2 meters This feature works
36. n x 1 tan x Sin x Cos x Tan x logio x Absolute of x 2 X The closest integral number to x The bigger value between x and y The smaller value between x and y 1 x PCT x Hi Lo x Target Value Hi High Value Lo Low Value 56 xy Remainder of x y x y x Note A To add the option of Math Counter amp Totalizer on recorder it is necessary to order a Boot ROM with this option Then open the housing and replace the Boot ROM An example of Math Three AI analog inputs and one Math channel Set up a Math channel after setting up three analog inputs In Channel mode as 4 1 Channel press Math key to get into Math channel Define the Name Description enable Type define Log Speed Log Method and do Math Expression Equation Then select Display mode as 4 2 Display Define mode Trend Direction Background color If Pens 1 2 3 have been used for three analog inputs then select Pen 4 to be used for Math Press Enter key under Channel column of Pen 4 then select MATHI1 Define Color Width of trend DisplayHi and DisplayLo Press Back key twice to return to the beginning of display all configurations will be memorized Then the Math starts working 57
37. ob1 or Job2 Type Select one of three options None Process Hi Process Low Setpoint Defines the set point of process value to trigger the totalizer Job1 Job2 various jobs as described in 4 1 Channel 2 jobs for each totalizer 45 An example of Totalizer A factory operates for 8 hours a day and the staff wish to get the total volume of production from daily weekly and monthly reports First the user needs to enter into Tools mode do the settings as follows then totalizer starts to work from 8 30 am and stops at 17 30 pm daily After production has finished the user does the following press Event key on the left hand side and press Mode key to select Report mode Finally press Report key to choose daily weekly or monthly report Timerl Type Daily Action Enable Time Hour 8 Min 30 Job1 Reset Totalz Target Tolzl Job2 Enable Totalz Target Tolzl Timer2 Type Daily Action Enable Time Hour 17 Min 30 Job1 Disable Totalz Target Tolz1 Job2 Log Report Target Tolzl Totalizer Name xxxx Desc XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Source AII Action Enable Decimal 1 Period Min Unit xxxx Preset 0 0 Event No Type Setpoint Job Job2 l High XXXX Log Alarm Set DO Process 2 Low XXXX Log Alarm Set DO Process The Weekly Report shows the following information The week s production volume Monday 990 Tuesday 1010 Wednesday 1020 Thursday 1020 Friday 980 respectively The weekly report shows production volume 5 0
38. ration on the PC and Send configuration to recorder This configuration 1s used by the Historical Viewer to read historical data and trend Historical Viewer Enter into Historical Viewer open the project set under Configuration as above Click the icon Import Measured Data to make the PC import measured data from the CF card or from recorder via Ethernet After importing procedure a trend will be displayed Click the icon to show Even alarm list Click the icon Print to do printing via PC 54 Click the icon Page to choose the Page number Click the icon Export to export data in Excel format Click the icon Copy ES to copy curves to clipboard Click the icon Black E or White to choose black or white background Click the icon Horizontal 4 or Vertical P to display horizontal or vertical trend Click the icon Zoom Out amp or Zoom In to do zoom out and zoom in Click the icon Zoom Cancel to display the trend from the beginning to the end on one full page Click the icon Seek by time 5 to display the trend at a specific time Click the icon Seek by Event ilaim to search for a specific event or alarm Real time Viewer Enter into Real time Viewer segment Click the icon New 6 for a new project enter the new project name then key in an IP address of the recorder If recorders are more than one unit key in their IP addresses and press button to put them all in IP list The PC will automatically receive new config
39. ribed in 4 Configuration 3 10 Shutdown Accidental turning off the power will cause loss of data and will interrupt the operation of the recorder Therefore press the Shutdown key to shutdown the system first before turning off the power 33 3 11 Small icons on the top right side MIETTI JO ooo Figure 3 6 Buzzer Appears by flashing in red whenever the alarm status occurs The buzzer will disappear after the user acknowledges the alarm or the process becomes normal Evnt The percentage of memory space left for events alarms For example evnt 84 means 84 space left for events alarms Refer to Event Alarm Limit in 4 4 Instrument Various numbers of events alarms can be set The icon flashes red when memory space is down to 25 The icon returns to normal green after pressing the soft key either Dump or Clear mem It is the percentage of memory space left for measured data The icon starts flashing red when the memory space is down to 25 The icon becomes normal green after press soft key either Dump or Clear If the internal memory goes down to 10 the earliest measured data and events will be saved to CF card in small batch automatically If there is no CF card inserted then the earliest measured data and events will be overwritten and replaced by the latest measured data and events CF The icon shows the status of Compact Flash card If the CF card is not inserted the icon shows a red cross sign If it i
40. s properly inserted then the icon displays normal green and indicates the percentage of the memory space left on the CF card The icon starts flashing in red when the memory space goes down to 25 The icon becomes normal green again after downloading data and events from the CF card to PC Jf the CF card is inserted in the recorder and its memory is full then the memory of CF card remains unchanged and the earliest measured data and events on the recorder will be overwritten and replaced by the latest measured data and events Date Time To set the local time please refer to 4 5 Clock 34 4 Configuration Press the Config key to enter the Configuration mode The following buttons appear Channel Display Tools Instrument Clock System Info and Demo Meanwhile the following soft keys appear at the bottom Save Load Default and Back evnt jmem CF 13 45 21 45 96 59 01 26 05 DEMO Configuration Channel Configuration Channel Display sare toad Defout ltl DAA Back Figure 4 1 Soft Keys Enter First select the mode by pressing directional keys t 4 gt then press Enter key to enter any mode of Channel Display Tools Instrument Clock System Info or Demo Save Save configurations from recorder to storage media CF card To read the configuration and measured data from CF card on a PC for the first time or any time configuration has been changed it is important to press Save key to
41. the recorder 1s operated The recorder continues to read data while it is in the Screen Saving mode The display turns on again by pressing any soft key When an alarm occurs it turns on the display as well It was initially set 10 minutes for Screensaver from the factory IR detector Enables the infrared technology on recorder is an innovative idea to prolong the lifetime of LCD display The Infrared detector works with the Screensaver to protect the LCD The Infrared detector senses the movement of body temperature when a user gets closer or walks away Range approximately 2 meters Operation is as follows Set the IR Sensor to On and Screensaver at 1 Min Display will turnoff in 1 minute after the user walks away from the recorder Once the Infrared detector senses heat movement within 2m of the recorder display turns on straight away without needing to press any key on the recorder Note IR Infrared detector needs to work together with Screensaver it cannot function alone However the Screensaver can function alone after the IR Sensor is disabled Communication PCTransfer Selects RS 232 RS 485 RS 422 or standard Ethernet communication RS 232 RS 485 RS 422 Address 0 to 247 nodes for RS 485 Baud Rate Selects it from various Baud rates 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 or 115200 Data Format Selects it from three different data formats Ethernet IP Select Automation if the server on the network automa
42. tically allocates the IP address for the recorder Select User Define to manually set a fixed address for the recorder Two new columns will appear for keying in fixed addresses IP Address Defines the correct address of the recorder on the network Subnet Mask Defines the correct SubnetMask address on the network Default Gateway Different Gateway has different IP address on Ethernet Note A If Automation is selected the IP address and SubnetMask are invisible IP address can be found in 4 8 System Info mode under Configuration Because IP address might be reallocated with new address by the server after power off and on the user defining fixed addresses 1s recommended 4 5 Clock 48 Press Back key to return to the beginning of Configuration mode Selects Clock then presses the Enter key to get into Clock Date Time mode to set up the local time Date Style Selects either month date year or date month year Date Time Set up the local time Use directional keys going to the Apply column then press the Enter Key to apply it to the recorder Summer time For energy saving concern in certain area it can be enabled and set certain period of time for the purpose of energy saving in the summer evnt menm CF 15 09 10 489 96 7 01 26 i DEMO Date Style Date Time Date Style mm dd yy Samples 10 31 01 Date loil y fsi y Jos r Time Style hh mm ss Samples 15 37 16 Time 15 3 los k 57 x Disable
43. to Display mode Display may have a maximum 6 Pages and each Page may display maximum 6 channels 40 Mode Mix Direction Horz Background Black Pen No Channel Color Width High en ess E E fo DO Totalizer Counter Disable Disable Enable 1 6 Figure 4 4 Mode Defines the method of displaying data Options are Mix Trend Bar or Digital modes Direction Selects the trend direction horizontal or vertical Background Defines the background color of Trend mode in black or white Pen Defines a specific channel as a drawing pen its color width DisplayHi and DisplayLo Channel Selects a specific analog input AI or Mathematics Math or selects Disable if a specific channel is not required Color Selects the color for each pen Width Selects the width of trend 1 thin 2 medium 3 wide Low Defines the low scale for a pen on the display High Defines the high scale for a pen on the display StatusBar To make it convenient when viewing the status of Totalizer Counter DI or DO the user may enable these items in the StatusBar For example after enable Totalizer 1 6 and Counter 1 6 two extra bars of Totalizers and Counters will appear at the lower part of display 41 Total zoo 200 00 foo poo poo Counter oom Bo Eo o A Dump Clear Operate Contig Shutdown Figure 4 5 Note To illustrate the difference between DisplayHi
44. uration settings from recorder For real time monitoring the user could use the original configuration and make no changes If necessary the user may change the following configurations of Tag name Log speed Log method Unit and Alarm in active color Other options in inactive colors may not be changed The real time data is displayed in the following four formats of digital bar trend and alarm list Click the icon to display the measured data collected and stored by Real time Viewer in Trend mode Click to display Real time Viewer in Cascade mode Click the icon P to mute which silences the alarm Click again to restore alarm sound The configuration of Real time Viewer may or may not be consistent with the configuration of Historical Viewer 55 6 Mathematics With the Math option the following Math functions are available in the Channel mode of configuration The equation is used to produce derived variable by using measured data or computed data as variable The result of Math can be displayed and stored The Math expression equation can be keyed in maximum 36 characters 6 1 Math Expressions and an example Expressions on recorder G SIN x COS x EXP x SQRT LN x TG x CTG x ASIN x ACOS x ATG x LOG x ABS x SQ x ROUND x HI x y LO x y INV x PCT x H1 Lo Mathematics Functions Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division sin x cos x e Square root of x loge x ta
45. wire RTD 2 6 C ohm of resistance sum of two leads Burn out Current 200nA Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR 120dB Normal Mode Rejection Ratio NMRR 55dB Isolation Breakdown Voltage between channels 430VAC min Sensor Break Detection Sensor opened for TC RTD and mV inputs below 1 mA for 4 20mA input below 0 25V for 1 5V inputs unavailable for other inputs Sensor Break Responding Time Within 10 seconds for TC RTD and mV inputs 0 1 second for 4 20 mA and 1 5V inputs Characteristics Type Range Accuracy Input at 25 C Impedance J 120 1000 C EIC 2 2MQ 184 1832 F K 200 1370 C HC 2 2MQ 328 2498 F T 250 400 C C 2 2MQ 418 752 F E 100 900 C HC 2 2MQ 148 1652 F B 0 1820 C aes 2 2MQ 32 3308 F 200 1820 C R 0 1768 C i2 C 2 2MQ 32 3214 F S 0 1768 C 2 2 2MQ 32 3214 F N 250 1300 C Re 2 2MQ 418 2372 F L 200 900 C 1 C 2 2MQ 328 1652 F PT100 210 700 C 0 4 C 1 3KQ DIN 346 1292 F PT100 200 600 C 0 4 C 1 3KQ JIS 328 1112 F mV 8 70mV 0 05 2 2MQ mA 3 27mA 0 05 70 5Q 0 1V 0 12 1 15V 0 05 332KQ 0 5V 13 24115V 0 05 332KQ 1 5V 1 5V 0 05 332KQ 0 10V 1 2e15V 0 05 332KQ Analog Input Cards AI181V AI182V AI183V Characteristics Type Range Accuracy Input at 25 C Impedance 60 60mV 62 62mV 0 1 2 2 MQ 2 2V 2 2 2 2V 0 3 332KQ 20 20 V 22 22 V 0
46. wo conditions are met Firstly alarm status is cleared and becomes normal and secondly the user has acknowledged it If any alarm occurs the red buzzer icon on the top right starts to flash After the cause of alarm is no longer met and the alarm is acknowledged then the red buzzer icon disappears When Clear Time shows Terminated this indicates that the alarm has been terminated by turning off the power 31 Report Press Mode key to choose Report This mode is available only after the option of Math Counter amp Totalizer was ordered before It produces reports about Counter and Totalizer Press Report key to select the report in daily weekly or monthly base Press directional keys gt to choose the exact day week or month Report Daily Report Mode Renar 01 26 2005 RE Report 1 Counter Conti 0 Daily 2 Counter Cont I 3 Counter Coants I 4 Counter Conta B a D Counter Coontz J 6 Counter Conte E Z Totalizer Tolz1 0 0 3 Totalizer Tolz 0 0 gt lo Totalizer Tolz3 0 0 10 Totalizer Talz4 0 0 1l Totalizer Talz5 0 0 t 12 Totalizer Talz6 0 0 13 Totalizer Tolz 0 0 14 Totalizer Talz 0 0 15 Totalizer Tolz3 0 0 Back 16 Totalizer Tolz10 0 0 17 Totalizer Talzii 0 0 Figure 3 5 3 5 Status Press Status key the Status List displays present status of digital input DI digital output DO alarm relay Counter and Totalizer Press Mode key to choose any mode of DI DO Counter or Totalizer Display shows the
47. z for minute Vibration Resistance 10 55 Hz 10m s for 2 hours Shock Resistance 30m s 3g for operation 100g for transportation Operation Position no inclined restriction Dimensions Panel Mount style 166 W x 144 H x 174mm D Bench Top style 166 W x 192 H x 194mm D Standard Panel Cutout DIN size in 138 x 138mm Approval Standards Safety UL61010C 1 CSA C22 2 No 24 93 CE EN61010 1 IEC1010 1 over voltage category II Pollution degree 2 Protective Class IP 30 front panel for indoor use IP 20 housing and terminals EMC Emission EN61326 EN55022 class A EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Immunity EN61326 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 11 2 Installation and wiring 2 1 Unpacking If any damage is found while unpacking the user should contact the local representative at once It is suggested that the special packaging is retained for possible future requirement 2 2 Installation A Remove stains from this equipment using a soft dry cloth Don t use harsh chemicals volatile solvent such as thinner or strong detergents to clean the equipment in order to avoid deformation The recorder is designed for indoor use and not in any hazardous area It should be kept away from shock vibration and electromagnetic fields such as variable frequency drives motors and transformers It is intended to be operated in the following environment Pollution Degre
48. zer then select Target from Tolz to Tolz 6 Disable Totalz Stop the totalizer then select Target from Tolz 1 to Tolz 6 Preset Counter Start the Counter with a preset value then select Target from Cont to Cont6 Reset Counter Resets the counter into zero and then select Target from Cont1 to Cont6 Inc Counter Increase the counter and then select Target from Cont1l to Conto Dec Counter Decrease the counter and then select Target from Cont1l to Cont6 Log Report Make the report for Counter and Totalizer Choose this column and then the report will be presented as details described in 3 4 Event Hysteresis To avoid it been activated too often the relay can set for no reaction in 0 1 to 10 of full span Low Scale to High Scale Note The sampling rate of the recorder is fixed at 200 milli seconds by the hardware 1 e samples 5 measured data per second If the logging speed is set at 1 second in Instant mode the recorder logs using the last of five measured data values For the same speed in Averaging mode the recorder logs using the average of the five measured data values For the same speed in the Maximum or Minimum mode then the recorder logs using the maximum or minimum of the five measured data values 38 Sampling Logging historical trend Display real time Instant 200mS the last of 5 measured data the last of 5 measured data Averaged 200mS the average of 5 measured data the last of 5 measured
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