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1. 9 Xe4 LVS 1 9 8 9 oul DO NOT GROUND 7 ALTERNATE CONNECTION METHODS CONNECTION WITH DUAL 2 WIRE RTD T C DIFFERENTIAL CONNECTION EXTERNAL CJ SENSING JUMPER 3 TO 4 JUMPER 3 TO 4 NEGATIVE LEADS TIED TOGETHER EXTERNALLY NEAR TRANSMITTER y T C B x Ni100 RTD AT TERMINALS m WV DO NOT 2 TIC x x 1 NOTE i LL EARTH it GROU NOTE 1 OUTPUT AND DISPLAY RTDB rf us REPRESENT THE CONNECTION TYPES Dual 2 Wire Independent Dual 2 Wire Secure ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Dual 2 Wire Average 2 Dual 2 Wire RTD Differential MODEL 151T 0600 or 155H 0600 TRANSMITTER DIFFERENCE T C A T C B NOTE 1 THIS GROUND CONNECTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR BEST RESULTS IF SENSORS ARE INHERENTLY CONNECTED TO GROUND USE CAUTION AND F IG U R E B AVOID MAKING ADDITIONAL GROUND CONNECTIONS WHICH COULD GENERATE GROUND LOOPS AND MEASUREMENT ERROR 4501 764A Co jenueyy
2. THERMOCOUPLE RTD or MILLIVOLT INPUT ANALOG OUTPUT 2 JUMPER 3 TO 4 V LOAD gt 2 WIRE RESISTANCE pc RTD DECADE BOX POWER 12TO42VDC NOTE 1 V SUPPLY V TRANSMITTER V LOAD L L EARTH JUMPER 1 2 12VDC MIN 0 023 x GROUND 17 75V MIN w R LOAD 250 ohms JUMPER 1 TO 2 EARTH GROUND NOTE 1 THIS GROUND CONNECTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR BEST RESULTS BIEMYOS xyong exooH 1749 9 Xe4 LVS 1 9 8 Je oul IF SENSORS INHERENTLY CONNECTED TO GROUND USE CAUTION AND AVOID MAKING ADDITIONAL GROUND CONNECTIONS WHICH COULD GENERATE GROUND LOOPS AND MEASUREMENT ERROR WARNING FOR COMPLIANCE TO APPLICABLE SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS THE USE OF SHIELDED CABLE IS RECOMMENDED AS SHOWN ADDITIONALLY THE APPLICATION OF EARTH GROUND MUST BE IN PLACE AS SHOWN IN THIS DRAWING FAILURE TO ADHERE TO SOUND WIRING AND GROUNDING PRACTICES MAY COMPROMISE SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES MAY REQUIRE THAT THIS DEVICE BE HOUSED IN AN APPROVED METAL ENCLOSURE OR SUB SYSTEM PARTICULARLY FOR APPLICATIONS WITH VOLTAGES GREATER THAN OR EQUAL 75VDC 50VAC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MODEL 151T 0600 or 155H 0600 TRANSMITTER FIGURE A 4501 764A enuen seywsue
3. 06 20 2004 Linearization Output Setup Failsafe Setup Other Setup s eae Detection Transmitter Filtering The model and seri al n umber of A TU the connected module is Transmitter Identifiers indicated at the top of the screen Apply LAV Apply URV Trim Your screen will vary according to your model number and current configuration Note that any changes are highlighted in yellow EXIT PROGRAM The WRITE to TRANSMITTER button in the lower right hand corner of the screen is enabled only after changes have been made to any parameter of the configuration screens You click on EXIT PROGRAM to exit this program at any time To load a previously saved template select Open under the Template Menu Select the desired template and press Open To save the current settings select Save As Template under the Template Menu Name your template and press Save This allows you to conveniently save your settings for future programming For more information on Template use see the Offline Operational Mode description at the end of the Configuration Section To restore the values of the current Transmitter Setup screen to those already stored in the module select Refresh from the Transmitter menu Begin your setup definition by entering the configuration parameters of the Transmitter Setup folder shown in the screen above Your screen may look slightly diff
4. For Pt 1000 this is 138 5 0 100 00 1 385 also shown as 0 003850 0 Note that the Display Program Mode combines sensor type and connection type into one parameter This software separates the two terms Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com 2 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual Transmitter Setup Input Setup The Sensor Offset Curve is indicated as OFF if 0 has been specified as If any changes are made to the Number of Pairs of Values in the Sensor Offset Curve window You the Sensor Type or may skip configuration of the Sensor Offset Curve if OFF is indicated Connection fields you must otherwise if ON is indicated then click on the Sensor Offset Curve button write to the module before to review the installed break points changing the Sensor Offset Curve Curve or Linearization If you click on Sensor Offset Curve you will be presented with a window attributes that allows you to enter up to 22 input break points input x output y for up to 21 segments of linearization Configuration of this curve is optional and described in detail below If you click on Linearization you will be allowed to enable or disable signal linearization This specifies whether the transmitter output is to be linear with temperature or not Default setting is on box checked Input Setup Sensor Offset Curve Optional Sensor Offse
5. Send to Screen C Printer C File Generate Report EXIT PROGRAM Report Types Transmitter Data Obtains configuration and display data from a connected module see Appendix Template Data References the configuration for a given template same as Transmitter Data but does not include Transmitter ID as no module is connected This option requires you to input the template name in a Template text box or use the Browse function e Template List Prints a list of all templates in memory with the following information filename tag date last modified author and notes A sample Transmitter Data printout is given in the Appendix of this manual REPORTS This portion of the program will allow you to display save or print your configuration for future reference or for other documentation purpose Using the scroll bar next to the report name select the desired type of report Refer to Report Types below for a description on each type Then select the report output type by clicking on one of the radial buttons in the Send To box Select from Screen Printer or File Then click on the Generate Report button of this screen to get the desired printout If you selected file output you will also be prompted to name and stipulate a directory to save the file Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com 2 8 HockeyPuck Conf
6. ATW TLD display when the Local Display Setup Settings parameter see below is set for PV or Alternate PV If the display is set for or mA an appropriate label will be automatically displayed Use the scroll bar of the Settings field to specify the variable to be displayed by the optional ATW TLD display Select from Display PV Display Range Display Aout in mA Alternate PV Aout or Alternate Range PV refers to the Primary Variable Input Measurement Alternate refers to an alternating display of two variables Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales Qacromag com http www acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual 2 D Other Setup continued Transmitter Setup If you click on the Transmitter Identifiers button the screen shown at the right will appear and the following read only fields are automatically Transmitter Identifiers Hardware Revision Level Transmitter ID 266503 Software Revision Level This Software Transmitter ID uploaded from the non volatile module memory and displayed Manufacturer Acromag Device Type fstas e Manufacturer Acromag SerialNumber 0490828 e Device Type 151T 155H Field DeviceRev e Serial Number of the module Universal Rev 5 e Field Device Revision Level Device Description e Universal Command Revision Level Sotnas Neija The next section covers Diagnostics fo
7. Don t show this message on startup again Acromag THE LEADER IN INDUSTRIAL VO Acromag incorporated 30755 S Wixom Rd PO 437 WWixom MI 48393 7037 Tel 248 524 1541 FAX 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http f sw acromag com Transmitter Configuration Manual 1 5 TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION Starting The Program After clicking on the Configuration Program icon on the desktop also available under Start gt Programs gt Acromag the title screen shown at the left will be displayed your version may be different then that displayed Refer to this screen for instructions on how to contact Acromag or access our web site www acromag com You may click on the Don t show this message on startup again check box to bypass this screen the next time you start the program Note that even if you choose to bypass this screen in the future you can always get it back by selecting About from the Help menu located at the top of the screen Acromag HockeyPuck Configurator Serial Number Click on OK to continue Making A Connection After clicking on OK the Network screen shown on the left will be displayed while the Communication Port Comi Offline Operation software attempts to establish communication with the module Error messages are displayed at the bottom of the screen as the software attempts to make a connection I
8. digital output to a very low clipped value Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales Qacromag com http www acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual In 2 wire differential mode the analog output is driven by the difference of RTD A minus RTD B Thus A must be greater than B for valid analog Input Setup Parameters output If A is less than B the analog output will go to its under range limit If either or both sensors fail open or short the analog output goes to its failsafe level If either sensor is shorted the corresponding digital variable goes to a very low clipped value An open sensor will send the corresponding digital output to a very high clipped value and the opposite digital output to a very low clipped value Engineering Units Select C F R or Kelvin units T C and RTD sensor types only millivolts or ohms Not all units are available for all Sensor Types Cold Junction Compensation Thermocouples Only Select one of the following methods of performing cold junction compensation e Actual CJ Temp Use the actual measured temperature of the thermocouple terminal blocks This is the most common method and will yield the greatest accuracy e Without CJ Temp This selection disables cold junction compensation e Fixed CJ Temperature This selection allows the transmitter to use a fixed user defined value for cold junction co
9. digital reading to a very low clipped value An open sensor will send the corresponding digital output to a very high clipped value and the opposite digital output to a very low clipped value In dual 2 wire secure mode the analog output is driven by the primary variable only RTD A If either or both sensors fail the analog output goes to its failsafe level However if a sensor failure occurs at RTD A the transmitter will try to report a good sensor value for the primary digital variable by returning the secondary variable measurement RTD B That is if RTD A is shorted the primary digital output variable will assume the value of RTD B If RTD B is shorted the digital value of the failed sensor secondary variable will indicate a very small clipped value while the good sensor will continue to report its measured value If RTD A is opened both digital values go to a very small clipped value If RTD B is opened both digital values go to a very large clipped value In dual 2 wire average mode the analog output is driven by the average value of RTD A RTD B If either or both sensors fail open or short the analog output goes to its failsafe level If either sensor is out of range the analog output goes to its failsafe level If either sensor is shorted the corresponding digital variable goes to a very low clipped value An open sensor will send the corresponding digital output to a very high clipped value and the opposite
10. enter the name author optional and notes optional as required Click Create Template when done To load an existing template select Open from the Template menu Then select the desired template and click Open To save a template select either the Save or Save As command from the Template menu To remove a template from memory select Delete from the Template menu Then select the template name you desire to delete and click Delete Once you are done deleting click on the Close button Once a Template is active there are three screens available in Offline mode e Template Setup e Network e Reports Note that the Display Data and Diagnosis screens are only available when a module is connected Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http www acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Template Setup The Template Setup Screen is nearly identical to the Transmission Setup screen described earlier However since a module is not connected the following attributes are not available Apply LRV Apply URV Output Trim and Transmitter Identifiers Transmitter Identifiers is replaced with Template Notes Clicking on Template Notes will bring up a screen where the user can enter text for future reference or documentation purposes All other aspects of the Template Setup page are the same as the Transmission Setup Refer to Transmitter Configuration Parameters and the Tr
11. is 138 50 100 00 or 1 385 also shown as 0 003850 0 STARTING THE PROGRAM CONFIGURATION TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS Transmitter Template Setup Screen Input Setup Parameters Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com 8 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual Connection Select one of several available wiring configurations shown in Input Setup Parameters the table below Available selections will vary with the input type selection Millivolt 2 Wire Independent Thermocouple T C Differential 2 Wire Average 2WieRTD 0 0 0 0 00 3 Wire 4Wire T C Differential uses two thermocouples in series to produce an output output current and measured value that represents the difference in temperature T C A T C B see Figure B of Drawing 4501 764 There are four dual channel 2 wire RTD modes dual 2 wire independent secure average and differential The dual 2 wire modes use two RTD s in series to produce a primary variable RTD A and secondary variable RTD B Both measurements are readable in digital form Refer to Figure B of Drawing 4501 764 for wiring information In dual 2 wire independent mode the analog output is driven by the primary variable RTD A However if either sensor fails open or short the analog output goes to its failsafe level A shorted sensor will send its corresponding
12. software provides documentation fields for optional tag name installation description message string sensor serial number and date information These items are stored within the module and uploaded upon establishing communication Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http www acromag com 4 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual Key Transmitter Features ACCESSORY ITEMS Software Interface Package 155C SIP and 151C SIP e Wide Transfer Function Variability These transmitters may produce a proportional or 22 segment linearized output response e True Embedded Monitoring and Control Once configured these modules may operate independent of the host computer and configuration software The program s configuration parameters are downloaded to non volatile memory within the module and only the functions required by an application are actually stored e Sensor Failsafe Detection and Reporting The unit will detect sensor failures display a fail safe message optional display required and optionally send the output signal to the high or low range limit or other user specified level e Convenient Field Reprogrammability of Key Parameters The optional display of these modules includes two push buttons to facilitate in field reconfiguration without having to connect to a host computer The following two accessory kits are available from Acromag and are used t
13. the optional display you can use it to help verify proper wiring and operation of the transmitter by plugging it directly into the top of the transmitter and checking if it registers data Note that the 151T interface adapter requires that the display be removed to allow for the proper connections to the PC If The Optional Display Fails To Indicate e This usually indicates that there is a problem with the power supply Verify power connections to the transmitter Is power wired in the correct polarity Is power level within the recommended 10 36V range Is your power supply current being current limited below 100mA If The Display Push Buttons Fail To Operate e They are likely locked out by the Configuration Software Check the Local keys Enabled box of the Local Display Setup in the Transmitter Setup screen of the HockeyPuck Configuration Software and click on the WRITE to TRANSMITTER button to enable their operation If you continue to have problems with your HockeyPuck Transmitter or Configuration Software Acromag s Application Engineers can provide further technical assistance at 248 624 1541 Where To Get HELP If you continue to have problems your next step should be to visit the Acromag worldwide web site at http www acromag com Our web site contains the most up to date product and software information Choose Process Instruments then go to the Support tab in the Acromag banner to access Application Notes
14. to help verify proper wiring and operation of the transmitter by plugging it directly into the top of the transmitter and checking if it registers data Note that the interface adapter of the 151T interface adapter requires that the display be removed to complete interface adapter connections The following transmitter attributes are completely configurable via the HockeyPuck Configuration Software If a module is connected the attributes can be changed using the Transmitter Setup Screen If no module is attached the attributes can be saved for later use on the Template Setup Screen Both screens are similar Note that applicable attributes and their application may differ with respect to the transmitter model and selected sensor type This is the main screen used to configure your module and the only one required It forms the main menu of access for the following five configuration sections Input Output Failsafe Other and Tag The program parameters of these sections are detailed in the following sections The input setup parameters control the configuration of the transmitter s input as follows Sensor Type The 151T and 155H transmitters can be connected to any one of the following sensor types Note a 1 003850 a 1 003923 Alpha a is used to identify a particular RTD curve The value of a is derived by dividing the resistance of the sensor at 100 C by the resistance at 0 C a For Pt 1000 this
15. will change as a result of this action and any subsequent control devices in the signal chain may be affected A window will appear that displays the Primary Variable the current input value and the current LRV or URV Three buttons are provided Accept New Value Read New Value and Exit Click on Read New Value to update the Primary Variable by reading the value from the transmitter Click on Accept New Value to make the Primary Variable indicated the new LRV or URV Any error message during programming will be displayed in the bottom portion of the dialog box When programming is a complete a dialog box stating Loop can be returned to automatic control will be displayed When you are returned to the Transmitter Setup screen the Output Setup Set LRV and Set URV values indicated will be modified accordingly Note that Apply LRV and Apply URV do not affect the module s internal calibration only the scaling applied from input to analog output For Damping enter a value between 0 and 32 seconds default setting is Os This is a software time constant that will increase the response time of the transmitter to help smooth the output signal in the presence of rapid input variations Click on the Output Trim button if you wish to trim the output 4mA point 20mA point or some other user specified output signal level Clicking on Output Trim will return the following warning Loop should be removed from automatic con
16. 20 Output 21 Failsafe 23 Other Setup 1 eene 24 DIAGNOSTIGCS nen 25 NETWORK 2 2 26 REPORTS 27 OFFLINE 28 TROUBLE SHOOTING SOFTWARE SELF DIAGNOSTICS 29 TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS 29 APPENDIX SAMPLE REPORT PRINTOUT 31 DRAWINGS 151T Module Modem amp PC Conn 4501 771 32 155H Module Modem amp PC Conn 4501 763 33 Windows is a registered Electrical Connections 4501 764 Figure A 34 trademark of Microsoft Electrical Connections 4501 764 Figure B 35 Corporation Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales Qacromag com http www acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual 3 These instructions cover the software configuration of Acromag Series 151T INTRODUCTION amp 155H puck style transmitters using HockeyPuck Configuration Software with details regarding software operation transmitter configuration parameters and operating functions Specific information pertaining to DESCRIPTION transmitter hardware and electrical specifications is instead provided in the Serie
17. 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com 1 0 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Output Setup Parameters WARNING The 4 00 amp 20 00 limits are already factory calibrated to a precision standard traceable to NIST Trimming the output limits will void traceability of calibration to NIST Do not arbitrarily trim the output unless a precise method of measuring the output current is available WARNING The 4 0mA amp 20 0mA limits should not be trimmed more than 0 05mA or transmitter operation may be impaired Transmitter Configuration Manual The output setup parameters control the configuration scaling and calibration of the transmitter s 4 20mA two wire output LRV Lower Range Value This is the input reading that is to correspond to 4 000mA at the output It is the lowest value of the measured input signal that the transmitter is configured to measure URV Upper Range Value This is the input reading that is to correspond to 20 000mA at the output It is the highest value of the measured input variable that the transmitter is configured to measure This software offers two methods of setting the LRV and URV values The first method uses Set LRV and Set URV to set the Lower and Upper Range input Values based on the transmitter s internal calibration and without the need of an external source This is the typical factory calibration method The second method uses Apply L
18. Acromag 4 Software Interface Package Model 151C SIP amp Model 155C SIP HockeyPuck Configuration Software amp Modem TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION MANUAL ACROMAG INCORPORATED Tel 248 624 1541 30765 South Wixom Road Fax 248 624 9234 P O BOX 437 Email sales acromag com Wixom MI 48393 7037 U S A Web http www acromag com Copyright 1999 Acromag Inc Printed in the USA Data and specifications are subject to change without notice 8500 612 E10F012 2 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual TABLE OF IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS You must consider the possible negative effects of power wiring CONTENTS component sensor or software failure in the design of any type of control or monitoring system This is very important where property Symbols on equipment loss or human life is involved It is important that you perform satisfactory overall system design and it is agreed between you and that this is your responsibility INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION chien atin 3 Means Refer to User s Key Configuration Software Features 3 Manual this manual for Key Transmitter Features 4 additional information ACCESSORY ITEMS iere voe rta 4 Software Interface Package 4 The information of this manual Optional Display amp Configurator 5 may change without notice GETTING STARTED Acromag mak
19. Enabled ON Display Label ACROMAG Display Language English Display Setting Alternate PV Aout Transmitter Filtering Line Frequency 60 Hz High Filter Smart Smoothing 11 seconds Validation 0 6 seconds Sensor Offset Curve Sensor Offset Curve OFF TRANSMITTER DIAGNOSTICS Failure Current Historical Transmitter Failed FALSE FALSE Redundant Sensor Failed FALSE FALSE EEPROM Failed FALSE FALSE PROM Checksum Failed FALSE FALSE P out of sensor limits or bad FALSE FALSE Sensor open or shorted FALSE FALSE Device temp lt 40 or gt 85 degC FALSE FALSE Config measuring range invalid FALSE FALSE Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com MMM diy woo bewooe sayes iewy Xe4 pGl 7Z9 8rz oul HOST USB PORT PERSONAL COMPUTER RUNNING WINDOWS 98 ME 2000 XP TO USB uju nan jan MALE USB SERIAL CONVERTER 4001095 HOST RS232 SERIAL EER RS232 ACROMAG PORT CONNECTOR OR 6 FEET OF CABLE CONFIGURATION USB CONNECTOR AT DB9 SOFTWARE U 5 i HOST d ATTACH ADAPTER 5032 787 U
20. Frequently Asked Questions FAQ s Knowledge Base Tutorials Software Updates Drivers An email question can also be submitted from within the Knowledge Base or directly from the Contact Us tab Acromag s application engineers can also be contacted directly for technical assistance via telephone or FAX through the numbers listed at the bottom of this page Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales Qacromag com http www acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual 3 1 Transmitter Data for Serial Number 049082A Generated by Acromag HockeyPuck Configurator 3 0 12 on 8 19 2004 4 29 31 TRANSMITTER IDENTIFICATION APPENDIX SAMPLE REPORT Serial Number 0490624 Transmitter ID 266503 Manufacturer Acromag Model 151T 155H Universal Rev 5 Hardware Rev 2 Field Device Rev 1 Software Rev 2 HART Tag 151T 1 Description MILLIVOLT READ Message TEST SETUP Date 06 20 2004 Sensor Serial Num 8575309 ON LINE TRANSMITTER INFORMATION Millisalts 15 09 mV mA Value Range 6 414 15 0975 Lower Range Value mv Upper Range Value 100 mv Internal Temperature 25 43 deg C IRANSMITTER SETUP Input Setup Sensor Type Millivalt Sensor Connection Millivolts Engineering Units my Linearization ON Output Setup Lower Range Value D mv Upper Range Value 100 my Damping D seconds Failsafe Setup Sensor Failure Detect ON Failsafe Report OFF Local Display Setup Local Keys
21. ONFIGURED or MILLIVOLT INPUT 155H TRANSMITTER 9 PINCONNECTOR MATES TO THE DB9P CONNECTOR AT THE SERIAL PORT OF THE HOST COMPUTER INTERFACE ADAPTER TEST TEST POINT POINT TEST CLIPS NON POLARIZED 2 Hd EA 6 FOOT OF CABLE VLLL _ DC POWER TEST CLIPS MAY 42000 CONNECT TEST T POINTS OF 155H pont TRANSMITTER OR GROUND ACROSS R LOAD SERIES 155H COMPUTER CONNECTIONS 4501 763B eec jenueyy uomeanBijuo JUMPERS PRESENT TERMINAL CONNECTIONS PER INPUT TYPE fe 2 WIRE RID 3 WIRERID _4 WIRE 4 WIRE JUMPER 3 TO 4 COM COM LEAD B RTD C RTD COM COM LEAD KELVIN C JUMP 3 amp 4 COM LEAD A TC 1 JUMP 3 amp 4 COM LEAD A INPUT NOTE 1T EARTH GROUND 1 JUMPER 3 4 3 WIRE RTD EARTH GROUND NOTE 1 15mV to 115mV JUMPER3TO4 VOLTAGE SOURCE GY 2 K Se 3 amp 4 Wire RTD 2 D o o 55
22. RV and Apply URV to re range the transmitter by setting the Lower and Upper Range Values using an external sensor or source Thus the second method takes into account any sensor or offset errors Note that changing the LRV and URV does not affect the module s internal calibration only the scaling applied from the range to the 4 20mA analog output Damping This parameter defines a software time constant for transmitter filtering and can be set anywhere between 0 and 32 seconds default setting is Os Damping will increase the response time of the transmitter to help smooth the output when the input signal contains rapid variations Output Trim This button is used to access other screens that allow you to precisely test trim or restore calibration of the modules 4mA and 20mA end points The Output Trim Menu allows the user to test the output current loop by fixing its current independent of the input signal make minor trim adjustments in the output end point currents of the transmitter or optionally reset the transmitter to the original factory 4mA amp 20mA trim settings e Loop Test This option allows the transmitter s analog output to be adjusted to a selected constant value to verify the accuracy of its current or to use the transmitter as a constant current source You may direct the transmitter to output 4mA 20mA or any other analog output level between 3 6mA and 23mA e Trim 4 20mA This is used to calibrate the transmitte
23. SB ADAPTER 4001095 OR ATTACH ADAPTER 5032 787 TO COM1 OR COM2 ON THE PC TO HOST 85232 SERIAL PORT PORTS ARE SOFTWARE CONFIGURED DB9 SERIES 151T COMPUTER CONNECTIONS PLUG INTO TOP OF TRANSMITTER 151T 0600 TRANSMITTER INTERFACE ADAPTER 5032 787 GREEN LED um DC a a 6 FEET OF CABLE POWER g 2 M mE 12 TO 42VDC 9 PIN DB9S CONNECTOR EARTH 9 A w VLOAD GROUND CONNECTOR AT THE SERIAL PORT OF THE YELLOW TEP HOST COMPUTER OR LED FUNCTIONS TOP VIEW USB ADAPTER 4001095 STATIC NO TRANSFER BOTH LED s ON DISPLAY ATW TLD MUST BE RECEIVE GREEN LED BLINKS YELLOW LED OFF REMOVED TO INSTALL THE TRANSMIT YELLOW LED BLINKS GREEN LED OFF INTERFACE ADAPTER 4501 771 D BIEMYOS xyong exooH MMM dily Xe4 LVS 1 9 8 9 oul PERSONAL COMPUTER WITH WINDOWS 98 ME 2000 XP AND HOCKEYPUCK CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE PC RUNNING HOCKEYPUCK CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ATTACH ADAPTER TO COM PORT ON THE PC THERMOCOUPLE RTD COM PORTS ARE SOFTWARE C
24. ansmission Setup description for further information Network The Network screen is identical to that used in Configuration mode See description of the Network screen on previous page for further information Reports This screen is similar to the Reports Screen in Configuration mode However the Transmitter Data is not selectable as a report type Refer to the description of the Report screen on the previous page for further information Using a Saved Template To use a template to program a connected module select Open from the Template menu while on the Transmitter Setup screen Select the desired file and click Open This will load all of the saved values into the appropriate fields Then to program the module click the WRITE to TRANSMITTER button The HockeyPuck Configuration Software has a Diagnostics screen that will report errors received from the transmitter This screen is useful for trouble shooting an installation and for diagnosis of problems with the transmitter sensor internal memory wiring ambient temperature and configuration Refer to the Diagnostics section of Trouble Shooting for instructions on using this tool If You Cannot Communicate With The Module e 5 the interface adapter plugged into the correct COM port Have you tried selecting a different COM port within the Configuration Software e Do you have the correct interface adapter for your module model Model 155H 0600 units use a HART interfac
25. any value greater than 0 as long as a reading is within the tolerance band it is averaged with the previous readings and passed through to the transmitter output If the reading is outside the tolerance band it is immediately passed to the output not averaged first and smart smoothing is reset around this new reading This ensures that any significant change in the process is reflected in the output without additional delay The number of readings to average is controlled by adjusting the length of the smoothing time Specify a value between 0 and 32 seconds 10s is default factory setting Reducing this time will improve the transmitter response time in reaction to small changes within the tolerance band but with potentially greater process noise effect Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com 1 2 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual Other Setup e Parameters Validation Time Specify a time between 0 25 seconds and 10 seconds 0 5 seconds is the default factory value This is the length of time dead time the transmitter will wait before responding to a variation in the input signal As such the signal must be received longer than this time before the transmitter will recognize and act upon it It is great for helping to filter out process spikes or electrical noise on the input signal Local Display Setup These parameters control the operati
26. ar with Windows and have a basic understanding of the transmitter configuration parameters and terminology as they relate to your application You may wish to review the transmitter configuration parameters of the prior section to become familiar with available options and terminology As shipped from the factory each module has a default configuration that is detailed in the module User s Manual Your application will likely differ from the default configuration and the module will need to be reconfigured Configuration is normally done prior to field installation since in field NOTE These transmitters reconfigurability via the push buttons of the optional display is more include automatic self cumbersome and does not allow access to all parameters Configuration calibration of the input They via the display is described in the User s Manual that came with your wil automatically check the module Configuration via the display does not allow the following items to NIST traceable zero and full configured scale calibration reference standards every three seconds e Input Setup Sensor Types Ni100 DIN SAMA Ni Cr228 229 10 Ohm and make corrections as and MINCO Ni120 required without disturbing the Input Setup Cold Junction Compensation method and entry of an 4 20mA loop current As optional fixed cold junction temperature such no method for e Input Setup Sensor Offset Curve optional 22 point linearization recalibration of the in
27. ation information for the module The other screens configuration are used to communicate with the module troubleshoot problems select a serial port and providing configuration reports Each of these screens will be described in sequence in the following pages Note that the WRITE to TRANSMITTER button in the lower right hand corner is enabled only after changes have been made to a configuration screen This button is not active on this screen At any time you may click on the EXIT PROGRAN button in the lower right hand corner to exit the program or you may also press Alt X Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http www acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual 1 7 Transmitter Setup Acromag HockeyPuck Configurator Display Data Transmitter The Transmitter Setup screen is Serial Number 5490824 TRANSMITERICONNECTED 151771557 shown at left This is the main screen for configuring your transmitter and the only one actually required Tag Setup Input Setup Sensor Type ALLO EAD Connection pore This screen allows you to configure Tag information Input Output Failsafe and Other setup information for the module as required by your application Message TEST SETUP Bee Celle Sensor Offset Curve OFF SensorSN 8675309 Sensor Offset Curve Date
28. ctory default which determines the corresponding number of successive A D samples to average together before writing the output value Reducing this time will decrease the transmitter response time but with greater process noise effect Refer to Other Setup of Transmitter Configuration for a detailed explanation of Smart Smoothing In the Validation Time field specify a time between 0 25 seconds and 10 seconds 0 5s is default factory value This is the length of dead time before a module will respond to a variation in the input signal and is useful in filtering out process spikes or other electrical noise on the input If you click on the Local Display Setup button you will be presented with the screen shown at left that allows you to change display options Click on the Local Keys Enabled check box to enable or disable the push buttons of the optional Model ATW TLD display The display push buttons are used to reconfigure a module in the absence of a host computer running this software Generally these buttons are enabled box checked but may be disabled to prevent tampering or inadvertent module reconfiguration in the field Use the scroll bar of the Language field to select the optional display language used for displaying prompts and messages Select from English German French or Spanish In the Label field enter up to 7 alphanumeric characters that will be used as a display label and printed on the bottom line of the optional
29. e powered module Intemal Temperature 25 71 deg C Number Reads Min Value Max Value This is the Display Data JUL ences Screen for your module It Sensor Type Instructions Press the escape key to PUDE Connection Millivolts pause reading data and access other displays the module S input Sensor Offset OFF unctions reading in degrees the output current in mA and the internal cold junction reference temperature It also displays the configuration information EXIT PROGRAM for the Upper and Lower Range Values URV amp LRV sensor type selection To begin configuration press the Esc key or select Stop Data from the connection wiring and Transmitter Menu This will pause the polling and allow you to access the whether optional linearization configuration screens You can always resume polling by pressing Esc sensor Offset Curve is again or by selecting Read Data from the Transmitter Menu enabled A simulated LCD display is included on the right After stopping polling 5 property screen tabs will be displayed In addition the minimum and e Display Data maximum values obtained are e Transmitter Setup also indicated along with the Diagnostics number of samples just below e Network the simulated display e Reports Your screen will vary j according to your model Of Mess Only te Transmiter SAUP properly shee number sensor type and used to enter configur
30. e adapter while Model 151T 0600 units use an LSK interface adapter The HART interface adapter connects to the process loop via test clips while the LSK interface adapter uses an adapter that plugs into the top of the module similar to the optional display e the test clips of the interface adapter connected directly across the current sense resistor 155H Is the adapter plugged fully into the top of the transmitter 151T Transmitter Configuration Manual 29 OFFLINE OPERATION When using a saved template any changes to the Senor Offset Curve may require the user to click Write to Transmitter twice TROUBLE SHOOTING SOFTWARE SELF DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLE SHOOTING HINTS Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com 3 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual TROUBLE If You Cannot Communicate With The Module continued sthe loop power supply at a voltage sufficient to supply 12V to the SHOOTING HINTS terminals of the transmitter plus the current sense resistor drop 12V 0 023 R LOAD e 5 power supplied to the loop in the correct polarity plus side of power supply connects to plus side of transmitter output e ls the power supply capable of supplying 100mA at the required voltage sthe current sense resistor greater than or equal to 2500 minimum required by interface adapter to modulate its signal If you have
31. erent depending on your model and existing configuration After making changes click on the WRITE to TRANSMITTER button to write your changes to the connected transmitter The available option groups of the Transmitter Setup screen are described in detail on the following pages For further information please refer to the section on Configuration Transmitter Configuration Parameters Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http www acromag com 1 8 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual Tag Setup Optional This section is used to store user information that uniquely identifies the Transmitter Setup Note that all tag information is connected transmitter The Tag Setup information may be written to optional and is stored in non nonvolatile memory within the module volatile memory within the module It is recalled For Tag enter up to 8 alphanumeric characters corresponding to the tag uploaded upon making a name number of this installation optional Note that the Tag is displayed connection to the transmitter on the top line of the of the optional Model 275 hand held configurator s display next to the model number 155H models only You may also add a comment in the Description field up to 16 alphanumeric characters that describes this installation For Message you may enter a message up to 32 alphanumeric characters You can also i
32. es no warranty PROGRAM _ 5 of any kind with regard to this ELECTRICAL 6 dA not STARTING THE 6 imited to the implie warranties of merchantability CONFIGURATION and fitness for a particular TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS 7 purpose Further Acromag Transmitter Template Setup Screen 7 assumes no responsibility for Input Setup 5 7 any errors that may appear in Output Setup Parameters 10 this manual and makes no Failsafe Setup 5 11 commitment to update or Other Setup Parameters nuin 11 keep current the information Tag Setup Parameters Optional UII AT 13 contained in this manual No TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION 13 part of this manual may be Starting The Program E 15 copied or reproduced in any Making A 15 form without the prior written Display Data 16 consent of Acromag Inc Transmitter Setup 17 Tag Setup Optional 18 Input Setup rS 18 Sensor Offset Curve Optional
33. f communication failures occur try using the communication port scroll window to select another Connect THE LEADER IN INDUSTRIAL EXIT PROGRAM No transmitter found Click Connect to retry or Offline Operation to configure transmitters offline If you cannot get past this screen and are having trouble establishing communication review the section on Troubleshooting If you are successful in establishing communication with the module the next screen to be displayed is the Display Data screen COM port then click the Connect button to retry the connection If communication cannot be established this screen will continue to be displayed and the Offline Operation button will become active Offline mode is described in detail on page 29 Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com 1 6 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual TRANS M ITTE R Acromag HockeyPuck Configurator Display Data CONFIGURATION Display Data Serial Number 03002A WBANSMITTERICONNECTED 151 1 5 If you are successful in establishing communication upon starting this software the Online Transmitter Information next screen to be displayed is shown at right This screen Milivoks 715 090 nv will appear only if you have a i Ee ower Range Value 000 mv properly connected and Upea Range Vete S
34. g com http Awww acromag com 2 2 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Setup WARNING Any changes to the transmitter during Apply LRV URV programming may result in errors WARNING The 4 00mA and 20 00 limits are already factory calibrated to a precision standard traceable to NIST Trimming these limits voids traceability of calibration to NIST Do not arbitrarily trim the output unless a precise method of measuring the output current is available Further the output limits should not be trimmed more than 0 05 or transmitter operation may be impaired Transmitter Configuration Manual Output Setup continued Apply LRV and Apply URV Click on the Apply LRV or Apply URV buttons to set the LRV or URV based on an actual reading of your sensor s signal Be sure to adjust your signal source to the appropriate LRV or URV level The effect of setting the LRV and URV in this manner versus Set LRV or Set URV explained above is that you are setting the output zero and full scale based on an input level that is received from your sensor or external source This allows you to set LRV and URV while including any sensor error or offset that may be present Clicking on Apply LRV or Apply URV will return the following warning Loop should be removed from automatic control do you want to continue Click on OK to continue The purpose of the warning is to remind you that the output loop current
35. he difference in temperature T C A T C B see Figure B of Drawing 4501 764 You will also be prompted to enter the lowest junction temperature in this mode This is simply a fixed junction temperature to be used in the calculations Available connection types will vary according to your sensor type selection and model number For example RTD input types may use 2 wire 3 wire 4 wire dual 2 wire independent dual 2 wire secure dual 2 wire average or dual 2 wire RTD differential connection types Drawing 4501 764 at the back of this manual illustrates wiring for each of these connection types Use the Engineering Units scroll bar to select C F R K or millivolt units these are T C selections only Available selections will vary with your Sensor Type selection For Cold junction Compensation select Actual CU Temp Without CJ Temp Fixed CJ Temp or External CJ Temp via NI 100 as required by your application If you select Fixed CJ Temp you will also be required to enter a fixed value in the Cold Junction Temperature field that represents your fixed ambient condition Transmitter Configuration Manual 1 Transmitter Setup Software LCD Display Input Type Comparison Table Note a 1 00385 a 1 003923 Alpha a is used to identify a particular RTD curve The value of a is derived by dividing the resistance of the sensor at 100 C by the resistance at 0 C a
36. he input signal Limited in field re programmability of transmitter configuration information is also possible using the optional LCD Display ATW TLD without having to connect to a computer or use this software Non volatile memory within the transmitter provides secure storage of program and configuration data Use of this software makes configuring these transmitters quick and easy There are no special commands to memorize or complicated program routines to follow All configuration information is organized for you in easy to use Windows screens Complete configuration of your transmitter only takes a few minutes with this software e Easy Windows Reconfiguration With user friendly HockeyPuck Configuration Software for Windows 98 2000 that be used Key Configuration to completely configure a module in just a few minutes Software Features e Software Monitor The Configuration Software may be used to monitor input and output readings the cold junction reference temperature and the minimum and maximum values received e Built In Diagnostic Software For diagnostics of the transmitter sensor configuration internal memory wiring amp ambient temperature e Software Print Function Makes Documentation Easy This built in self documenting function will provide a printout of your complete module configuration in an easy to read single page format e Software Supports Tag Names ID Strings amp Comments The
37. iguration Software OFFLINE OPERATION Offline Operation of the HockeyPuck software can be used to create or modify a template for programming However Offline mode does not require a connected module as Configuration mode does Offline Mode can be accessed though the button on the Network screen as described on the previous page or by selecting Offline from the Transmitter menu Offline mode is indicated in the software by a large bar that states OFFLINE OPERATION at the top center of the screen Acromag HockeyPuck Configurator Template Transmitter Options Help Network Reports Transmitter Configuration Manual DoR 1517 155 Tag Setup Tag Descriptor Message DEFAULT CONFIGURATION SensorSN 0 Date Output Setup Set LAY Set URV Damping Input Setup Sensor Type T C type J Connection Thermocouple Engineering Units Cold Junction deg F Compensation Actual CJ Temp Failsafe Setup Sensor Failure Detection Failsafe Report High 23m Sensor Offset Curve OFF Sensor Offset Curve Linearization Other Setup Transmitter Filtering Local Display Failsafe Value 23 mA Template Notes EXIT PROGRAM Once in Offline Mode you must either start a new template or load an existing template To start a new template select New from the Template menu Then
38. igurator Setup program will prompt you as required to complete installation Transmitter Configuration Manual 5 ACCESSORY ITEMS Optional LCD Display and Configurator ATW TLD GETTING STARTED PROGRAM INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Before continuing with the installation sequence be sure to exit any other Windows programs that may be running Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com 6 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Transmitter Connections Modem Connections STARTING THE PROGRAM The following transmitter and interface adapter connections are required in order to program the module using the HockeyPuck Configurator Software Note that the program does not require an active connection to run Refer to Electrical Connections Drawing 4501 764 and connect the transmitter to a power supply 24VDC 100MA minimum and load 2500 minimum Note that the interface adapter requires a minimum 250Q loop load to modulate its communication signal For interface adapter and computer connection details refer to Drawing 4501 763 155H Transmitters or Drawing 4501 771 151T Transmitters The test clips of the 155H interface adapter may conveniently connect to the test points of the transmitter output terminals or in parallel with the current sense resistor The 151T interface adapter has an adapter that plugs directly
39. input Values based on the transmitter s internal calibration and without the need of an external source This is the typical factory calibration method The second method uses Apply LRV and Apply URV to re range the transmitter by setting the Lower and Upper Range Values using an external sensor or source Set LRV and Set URV In the Set LRV field enter the lowest value of the measured input signal that is to correspond to 4 000mA at the output In the Set URV field enter the highest value of the measured input signal that is to correspond to 20 000mA at the output Use the same units as specified for Input Setup Engineering Units After entering a new LRV and or URV value click on the WRITE to TRANSMITTER button to set the new values The following warning will be returned Loop should be removed from automatic control do you want to continue Click on OK to continue The purpose of the warning is to remind you that the output loop current will change as a result of this action and any subsequent control devices in the signal chain may be affected The effect of setting LRV or URV in this manner versus Apply LRV or Apply URV explained below is that you are setting the output zero and full scale based on an input level that is determined with respect to the transmitter s internal calibration e g irrespective of any sensor errors or offset Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acroma
40. into the top of the transmitter with the display removed Note that for the 155H transmitters the process loop must use a load of 250Q minimum for the interface adapter to achieve communication Be sure to connect the DB9S connector of the serial port adapter directly to the DB9P serial port connector on the back of your PC or optionally to the DB9P connector of the USB serial adapter 4001095 if your PC does not have an 85232 port but a USB port 151T only not suitable for 155H transmitters Note that the serial adapter receives its power from the RS232 serial port Follow this procedure to start the program 1 Click on the Acromag Configurator program icon the Desktop to start the Configuration Program Available under Start Menu Start gt Programs gt Acromag HockeyPuck Configurator 2 Ifthe module is powered up and connected to the computer via the interface adapter the program will automatically upload the connected module s configuration and begin displaying data on the Display Data screen The display data screen also simulates the optional ATW TLD LCD display while continuously polling the connected module It also displays the minimum and maximum values read for a number of samples 3 Press the Esc key to pause polling and access the other configuration program screens If the software cannot access the module upon starting the program you can enter Offline mode Offline mode allows you to create a template for fut
41. mpensation The fixed user defined value must be in degrees Celsius e External CJ Temperature Via Ni100 The cold junction temperature is measured via an external two wire Ni100 RTD connected to terminals 3 amp 4 with this selection Refer to Figure B of Drawing 4501 764 for wiring information Cold Junction Temperature Fixed Value Enter a fixed value in degrees Celsius for the cold junction temperature if Cold Junction Compensation has been set to Fixed CJ Temperature Sensor Offset Curve This field is set to OFF if the Sensor Offset Curve screen value for Number Of Pairs Of Values is set to 0 Clicking on the Sensor Offset Curve button will allow up to a 22 point linearizer characterizer to be configured by specifying the number of break points 0 22 pairs of values and tabulating each value pair indicated value desired value This function is useful for performing sensor matching or for linearizing non supported sensor types To clear a characterizer point that has already been set it must be re entered as 0 0 The left value of the value pairs in the Sensor Offset Curve table refers to the input x of the characterizer in engineering units The right value refers to the corresponding output y of the characterizer in engineering units Linearization This check box determines whether the transmitter output is to be linear with temperature or not Default setting for this parameter is on checked Acromag Inc Tel
42. n Note that a failsafe message will still appear on the display for failsafe conditions even if this option is disabled Failsafe Report Set this to Off Low 3 6mA High 23mA or Other If you select other you will also be required to enter the Other Failsafe Value in milliamps Sensor Failsafe Detection must be enabled to modify Failsafe Report Failsafe mA Value This value is specified only when Other is selected for Failsafe Report above It is the optional output level that the module is sent to upon failsafe detection Transmitter Filterin Other Setup Parameters This transmitter provides the following three methods of filtering to help increase noise immunity and smooth the input and output response e Line Frequency Power line induced interference may be reduced by setting this value to the local line frequency Select 50 or 60 Hertz High Filter or High Speed Select High Speed to maintain optimum transmitter response time while providing reasonable filtering For extremely noisy environments select High Filter note that this selection will double the update time of the transmitter Smart Smoothing Smart Smoothing refers to a method of averaging successive A D readings to achieve greater accuracy It works by establishing a narrow tolerance band which defines an acceptable deviation from one A D reading to the next The width of this band is 5 microvolts referred to the A D input With smart smoothing turned ON
43. nd ask if the device s output agrees with the meter iteratively until the meter and corresponding device endpoint agree e Reset Analog Trim This screen will allow you to return the analog output to its original factory calibration in case of error or miscalibration while applying trim Simply click on the OK to reset Analog Output to Factory Settings button of this screen to return factory output calibration Failsafe Setup Check the Sensor Failsafe Detection box if you wish to enable failsafe detection This determines the action taken by the module in response to a sensor or transmitter failure The unit may optionally display a failsafe message and send the output signal to a fixed current level in response to a failsafe condition Use the scroll bar of the Failsafe Report field to select Low 3 6mA High 23mA or Other as required by your application This is the fixed output level achieved when a failsafe condition has been detected and Sensor Failsafe Detection has been enabled If you select Other for Failsafe Report you must also enter a fixed failsafe output current in the Failsafe mA Value field Note If a transmitter has failsafe turned off and a lead breaks it will report a large voltage at its terminals open and the output will be pegged at its maximum value 21mA If failsafe is turned on and a lead breaks the output is sent to its failsafe limit 3 6mA 23mA or other user defined level Transmitter Se
44. nd displays the revision levels of various aspects of the connected transmitter The module manufacturer serial number universal revision level field device revision software revision and hardware revision are indicated Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales Qacromag com http Awww acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual 1 3 These parameters allow optional user defined identification information to be stored in non volatile memory within the module Tag Setup Parameters Optional e Tag Specify up to 8 alphanumeric characters that represent the tag name of this device e Descriptor Specify up to 16 alphanumeric characters that describe this installation e Message Specify an optional message of up to 32 alphanumeric characters e Sensor Serial Number Specify a number from 0 16777215 to represent the sensor serial number used with this module e Date Specify the date of installation configuration or last date of service in the International MM DD YYYY format This section describes how to use the HockeyPuck Configuration Software TRANSMITTER to actually program and configure the transmitter parameters and operating modes This pid is easy to use and generally self explanatory CONFIGURATION Complete configuration only takes a few minutes As such a comprehensive guide to this program is not necessary However to begin configuration you should already be famili
45. nector of a host computer The adapter also has two non polarized test clips at the end of 6 feet of cable for direct parallel connection to the process loop of 155H modules or a plug in adapter for plugging into the top of 151T modules The configuration software is supplied on CDROM and requires 50MB of free hard drive space to install All transmitter functions are programmable and downloadable to the modules via this software and interface adapter The software also allows a configuration to be printed for documentation purposes This manual 8500 612 is included in this kit and contains configuration information not found in the User s Manual supplied with the module Refer to Drawing 4501 763 155H Transmitters or Drawing 4501 771 151T Transmitters for transmitter interface adapter and computer connection details Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales Qacromag com http www acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software This is a 4 1 2 digit plug in Liquid Crystal Display for Model 151T and 155H Transmitters The first line of the display includes six digits plus a polarity sign for sensor measurement indication in C F R or K Kelvin The second line includes seven alphanumeric characters for display of tag information sensor and display fault messages plus configuration prompts and menu selections The display also includes an 11 segment bar graph indicator that displays input readings in perce
46. nput a Sensor Serial Number from 0 to 16777215 if required For Date you can enter an installation or configuration date in MM DD YYYY format All Tag Setup information is optional Input Setup Use the Sensor Type scroll bar to pick one of the input types shown in the table below according to your application requirements The equivalent selection in Display Program Mode is included in the table for reference The shaded selections noted in the table cannot be configured using Display Program Mode Available selections for the remaining Input parameters will depend on your Sensor Type selection Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Input Setup SELECTION VIA SELECTION VIA SELECTION THIS SOFTWARE DISPLAY ARE MODE 2 one Millivolt 3W OHMS T C type B B 4W OHMS T C type C C Pt100 DIN IEC 2W DINP 3W DINP 4W DINP Pt100 SAMA 2W SAMP 4W SAMP RTD Special 2W SPEC 4W SPEC Next use the Connection scroll bar to pick a connection type according to your Sensor Type selection connection types shown below apply to the T C Sensor Type only Select a connection type as required for your application e Millivolts e Thermocouple e differential T C Differential uses two thermocouples in series to produce an output output current and measured value that represents t
47. nt of calibrated range plus two push buttons labeled NEXT and ENTER for in field transmitter reconfiguration in the absence of a host computer and interface adapter A single indicator configurator can be used for several transmitters of either model as it can be easily hot plugged into or removed from the top of installed transmitters This offers an economical approach for allowing personnel to take local readings diagnose faults and make adjustments to transmitter configuration parameters on the fly Refer to Drawing 4501 765 for display dimensions and details This section contains the information required to install and run the HoeckeyPuck Configuration Software plus the hardware connections required for programming the Model 151T or 155H transmitters Follow this procedure to install the program 1 Start Windows and insert the HockeyPuck Configuration Software CDROM into your CDROM drive typically drive D or E If the InstallShield Wizard opens go to step 4 Otherwise continue with the next step 2 Click on the START button in the lower left hand corner of the Windows screen Then click on the Run icon 3 In the Run dialogue box type D setup exe or in the Open field and click on OK The setup program will execute the Installshield Wizard 4 From the introductory Acromag HockeyPuck Configurator Setup Screen click on Next gt to proceed 5 Atthis point the HockeyPuck Conf
48. o program your Series 155H or Series 151T modules Order the Software Interface Package appropriate to your transmitter model as noted below Both the 155H amp 151T transmitters are configured via an appropriate interface adapter and our user friendly Windows 98 ME 2000 XP HockeyPuck Configuration Software The Software Interface Package combines the HockeyPuck Configuration Software this Transmitter Configuration Manual 8500 612 and a corresponding Serial Interface Adapter for interfacing with Acromag s Series 155H or 151T Puck Style Transmitters The interface adapter serves as an isolated interface converter between the EIA232 serial port of the host computer and the transmitter It is used in conjunction with the software to program and configure 151T amp 155H Transmitters The only difference between the two package models is the interface adapters provided the PC 155H HART Interface Adapter is used for 155H Transmitters and the PC 151T Serial Interface Adapter is used with 151T Transmitters The 151C SIP interface package adds a USB to RS232 serial adapter p n 4001095 for use with newer PC s and laptops that no longer include an RS232C serial port this adapter is not suitable for use with the 155H SIP The interface adapter requires no user adjustment no external power and operates transparent to the user It receives power from the RS232 interface and has DB9S connector that mates to the common serial port con
49. on of the optional LCD display including the simulated display of the Display Data screen Local Keys Enable Disable Check this box to permit push button reconfiguration via the optional display Removing the check of this box will help prevent inadvertent field reconfiguration or tampering by locking out the reconfiguration capability of the attached display s push buttons Language Select the display language to be used in displayed prompts and messages Select English German French or Spanish Label Use up to 7 alphanumeric characters to define a display label that will be printed on the bottom line of the display when the Display Setting parameter see Table 3 3 is configured for PV Process Variable or Alternate PV If display is set to 96 or mA an appropriate label will be automatically displayed Settings This specifies the variable to be displayed by the optional LCD display Select Display PV Display Range Display Aout in mA Alternate PV Aout or Alternate Range A description or the different display types is given in the following table Display Type Display PV Displays the process temperature or primary variable Display 96 of Displays the equivalent percent value for the Range selected range mA selected range in milliamps Aout analog output value of Range percent value Device Information Fixed This information is fixed and cannot be modified by the user It is provided for reference purposes a
50. put signal Linearization disable is provided This helps e Failsafe Setup Failsafe Other report with programmed Failsafe mA simplify configuration as no Value selection input source or calibrator is e Transmitter Filtering Setup Line frequency smart smoothing or generally required to complete validation time parameters configuration e Output Setup Damping parameter e Local Display Setup Local Keys enable disable label and display variable setting e Tag Setup Tag descriptor message sensor serial number and date information Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com 1 4 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual TRANSMITTER Complete configuration of these transmitters can only be accomplished via CONFIGURATION the HockeyPuck Configuration Software as described in the following pages This software provides full program access to all configurable features of these transmitters Optionally Series 155H Transmitters may also be fully programmed via the industry standard Model 275 HART Configurator refer to the Model 275 Transmitter Configuration Manual 8500 613 for configuration instructions via this method The HockeyPuck Configuration Software has two operating modes Configuration and Offline Configuration mode requires that a powered module be connected to the computer via a serial adapter This mode is for direct real time p
51. r analog output 4mA and 20mA endpoints If you are going to be trimming the zero and full scale output limits you will also need to connect a precise current milliampmeter in series with the load or a voltmeter across a precision output load resistance in order to precisely read the output signal of the transmitter Follow the on screen instructions and compare the meter s reading with the transmitter s indicated output for each endpoint If the readings differ then you will be prompted to enter the meter s measurements and these will become the transmitter s new reference points Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual 1 1 e Reset Analog Trim This option will reset the analog output 4mA and Output Setup 20mA end points to the original factory trim settings and restore NIST Parameters traceability of the transmitter s analog output signal Failsafe refers to the action taken by a module in response to detection of a Failsafe Setup sensor failure or in case of transmitter failure The unit will detect a sensor Parameters or transmitter failure display a fail safe message optional display required and optionally send the output signal to a fixed current the high or low range limit or other user specified level Sensor Failsafe Detection Enable Disable Check this box to enable failsafe detectio
52. r this module The Diagnostic screen is useful for trouble shooting an installation and for diagnosis of problems with the transmitter sensor internal memory wiring ambient temperature and configuration Acromag HockeyPuck Configurator Diagnostics D AG N ST cS Transmitter Options Help 1 Clicking on the Diagnostics Sanal Nuken MRANSMITTERICONNECTED 15117155H ill di folder will display a screen similar to the one on the left Network Reports This screen is useful for Transmitter Status Current Historical trouble shooting an installation Transmitter Failed and for diagnosis of problems Redundant Sensor Failed with the transmitter sensor EEPROM Failed internal memory wiring ambient temperature and PV out of sensor limits configuration Sensor Open or Shorted This screen displays the Config measuring range invalid current and historical diagnostic status of Eed communications with the connected module A current or historical error flag check mark appears next to the applicable error encountered upon selecting the Diagnostics EXIT PROGRAM You may clear any past errors noted by clicking on the Clear Historical folder or the last time the Status button However if the error is still present the historical status will Display Data screen was not be cleared active first screen activated when this program was Transmitter Statu
53. rogramming of the module Offline operation mode does not require a connected module This mode can be used to create a template for module programming at some time in the future Before You Begin 1 Have you installed the HockeyPuck Configuration Program If not then you should complete the Getting Started section of this manual before proceeding 2 Check that all necessary electrical connections have been made to the module and that power is applied You may wish to review the section on Troubleshooting which offers an informal checklist of common mistakes 3 Check that the Serial Port Adapter interface adapter is connected to an RS232 serial port on your computer and to the transmitter Optionally for the 151T you can connect to the RS232 port of serial adapter 4001095 and connect it to a USB port on your computer The following steps guide you through the property sheets used to configure these transmitters A Model 151T 0600 is used as an example though the 155H 0600 is configured in the same manner However note that each module has its own interface device Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software About Acromag HockeyPuck Configurator Acromag HockeyPuck Configurator Version 3 0 13 Copyright 1998 2004 Acromag Incorporated Please shutdown any other programs to ensure uninterrupted communication with the transmitter
54. s 151T or 155H User s Manual that came with your module Acromag offers a full line of Series 151T 155H Transmitters are configured using the HockeyPuck standard and custom Configuration Software and an Interface Adapter The appropriate adapter transmitter alarm and isolator and software are packaged together with this manual in the Series 155H or types to serve a wide range of Series 151T Software Interface Package Model 155C SIP or 151C SIP applications Please visit our Configuration of these modules is nearly identical except for the adapter web site at www acromag com used to communicate with the module The Model 151C SIP kit additionally for more information includes a USB to RS232 serial adapter for use with newer PC s and laptops that do not include RS232 serial ports this adapter is not suitable for use with the 155H SIP Series 155H amp 151T Transmitters support a variety of input types and provide an isolated 2 wire process current output The 155H supports configuration via the industry standard HART protocol while the 151T supports communication in similar fashion using a proprietary protocol All transmitter functions are reprogrammable and downloadable to the module via Acromag Windows 98 ME 2000 and XP HockeyPuck Configuration Software In addition the Configuration Software also provides controls to poll the transmitter diagnose problems document a configuration and build a custom linearization curve for t
55. s started Transmitter status monitors communications with the module and displays failure status codes returned from the transmitter A check mark is placed in the Current or Historical column next to the error as it is detected This screen will report eight status errors as follows Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com 2 6 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual DIAGNOSTICS NETWORK This screen was accessed briefly when you started this program while the software was attempting to establish communication with the module It can be used to select or change the COM port of the host PC your module is connected to Use the scroll bar next to the Communication Port field to select Com1 through Com4 as required Click Connect to retry communications after making a change Use this feature as required if the serial port has changed since starting the software the connection was lost or if a second module exists on the opposite COM port Transmitter Status continued e Transmitter Failed The transmitter is not working or has lost power Repair or replacement required e Redundant Sensor Failed Check the sensor EEPROM Failed The internal Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory is corrupted or has failed Call the factory e PROM Checksum Failed The internal programmable read only memory has been corr
56. t Curve Clicking on the Sensor Offset Curve button of the Transmitter Input Setup Number of Pairs of Values 2 Sensor Information Enter 0 to turn Sensor Offset Curve Sensor Serial 8575309 Number screen will display a screen Vee ae ud c Sensor Limit similar to the one at the right 1000 1000 C o i8 ns Bv Your screen may vary 20 004 _ 20 according to your model and sensor type selection Lower Sensor Limit 45 mV Minimum Span 0 mV The sensor offset curve allows you to enter up to 22 break points input x output y to facilitate a segmented linearization of a non linear sensor signal for up to 21 segments This function is useful for performing sensor matching or for linearizing non supported sensor types Cancel Use the Breakpoints table to tabulate your breakpoints to achieve segmented input to output transfer Break points value pairs are specified in Enter 0 to disable the optional linearization the selected engineering units of the Transmitter Setup page For Number of Pairs of Values enter a number from 0 to 22 that corresponds to the number of signal break points in your linearization curve Note that the current sensor information is indicated on the right side of the screen for reference in building your linearization curve To build the segmented curve begin by completing the table of value pairs input x output y using the engineering uni
57. trol do you want to continue Click on OK to continue The purpose of the warning is to remind you that the output loop current may change as a result of this action and any subsequent control devices in the signal chain may be affected Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales Qacromag com http www acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual 2 3 Output Setup continued Clicking on Output Trim will access the Perform Output Trim Functions screen that contains the following three tabs e Loop Test see right This screen will allow you to manually set the output current to 4mA 20mA or some other user specified level for the purpose of checking its current and determining whether output trim is necessary Select 4mA 20mA or Other specify output and click on Run Loop Test to send the output to the specified level Check your meter measurements Do they agree Click on End Loop Test to return the output to control via the input signal If your meter measurements did not agree with the module s current setting then it may be necessary to go on to the next selection Trim 4 20mA and trim the output current as required e Trim 4 20mA This screen will prompt you to connect a reference meter to the output while it sets the output to 4mA and 20mA respectively and asks you to enter your meter reading at each point It will then make an adjustment to the output value a
58. ts specified one pair per break point The left hand value of each pair x refers to the normal input signal reading The right hand value y refers to the linearized input reading with your desired offset Values between breakpoints will be linearly interpolated Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http www acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual 2 1 Input Setup Sensor Offset Curve Optional continued Transmitter Setup To clear a previously set breakpoint you must enter 0 0 as the value pair Note that the non linear function you configure must be a single valued function of x That is for each input value x there must exist only one output value y After completing Sensor Offset click OK and be sure to click on the WRITE to TRANSMITTER button in the lower right hand corner of the Transmitter Setup screen to complete changes to the module Clicking on the Cancel button will reload the values from the transmitter This may take some time To return to the Transmitter Setup screen without making any changes click on Cancel and then OK Output Setup This portion of Transmitter Setup offers two methods of setting the input values that are to correspond to 4mA at the output Lower Range Value and 20mA at the output Upper Range Value The first method uses Set LRV and Set URV to set the Lower and Upper Range
59. tup Perform Output Trim Functions Screen Perform Output Trim Functions Trim 4 20m 1 Reset Analog Trim Allows user manipulation of the Analog Output to a selected constant output value Choose Analog Output Level f 4m 20 Other Bun Loop Test Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http Awww acromag com 2 4 HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual Transmitter Setup Transmitter Filtering Line Frequency gt Smart Smoothing 10 00 Sec Validation Time 0 Sec Local Display Setup Local Keys Enabled Language Label A 1500 Settings Display PV Other Setup If you click on the Transmitter Filtering button you will be presented with the screen shown at left that allows you to change filtering options Use the scroll bar of the Line Frequency field to select 50 or 60 Hertz High Filter or High Speed 60Hz High Filter is the factory default Choose 50 or 60 Hz according to your local line frequency to help reduce line induced interference For very noisy environments choose High Filter but note that this will effectively halve the update rate Otherwise select High Speed to maintain an optimum transmitter response time while providing some additional line filtering In the Smart Smoothing field enter a value between 0 25 and 32 seconds 10s is the fa
60. upted Call the factory e PV Out Of Sensor Limits Or Bad The process variable is outside of its configured range or is bad Check the measurement chain e Sensor Open Or Shorted An open or broken input lead or shorted sensor is present Check the sensor e Device Temp lt 40 C or gt 85 C The internal temperature sensor has detected a device temperature outside of the acceptable range for this module Check ambient e Configuration Measuring Range Invalid The measurement range configured for the current input type is invalid Check your range configuration The next section covers the network and reports screen which is used to select the communications port of your PC that the module is connected to and to provide documentation Acromag HockeyPuck Configurator Network Transmitter Options Help Display Data Diagnostics Network Reports Communication Port 27 Connect Offline Operation EXIT PROGRAM Click Connect to retry communications after making a change You may Click on the Offline Operation button to enter offline mode Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales acromag com http www acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual 2 7 Acromag HockeyPuck Configurator Reports Transmitter Options Help Display Data Dione Network Reports Report Name Transmitter Data
61. ure use Further details on Offline mode are available in the last section of Transmitter Configuration If a module is present check the electrical connections Follow these guidelines to help troubleshoot the problem e 5 the loop power supply at a voltage sufficient to supply 12V to the terminals of the transmitter plus the current sense resistor drop 12V 0 023 R LOAD For a 2500 load the supply voltage must be at least 17 75V e 5 power supplied to the loop in the correct polarity plus side of power supply connects to plus side of transmitter output e Is the power supply capable of supplying 100mA at the required voltage sthe current sense resistor greater than or equal to 2500 minimum required Acromag Inc Tel 248 624 1541 Fax 248 624 9234 Email sales Qacromag com http Awww acromag com HockeyPuck Configuration Software Transmitter Configuration Manual 7 e 5 the serial port adapter interface adapter plugged into a valid 85232 serial port of the host computer or to the RS232 port of adapter 4001095 if connecting to a host USB port for 151T models e Have you used the correct interface adapter for your transmitter model These are not interchangeable between 151T amp 155H models e Are the test clips of the interface adapter connected directly across the current sense resistor 155H Is the adapter plugged fully into the top of the transmitter 151T If you have the optional display you can use it

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