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  • Page 1 User ’ s Gui d e http://www.omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com RD260A RECORDER I n s t r uction Manual...
  • Page 2 OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Appro a c h D i rectives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon cert i f i c a t i o n .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the OMEGA industrial strip-chart recorder. The RD260A recorder comforms to the EMC standard as follows. EM1 EN55011: class A EMS EN50082-2 To take full advantage of numerous capabilities and to operate this instrument correctly and efficiently, please read this Instruction Manual before use.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    If this instrument is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by this instrument may be impaired. Also OMEGA assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirement.
  • Page 5 The recorder has replacable parts and subassemblies; however, the replacement must be carried out only by OMEGA service personnel or properly trained personnel only. External Connection Before connecting to measurement and control unit, connect the protective...

  • Page 6: How To Use This Manual

    HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Relationship between chapters and their purposes or timing to read is broken down in the table below: :Necessary to read :Optional to read Safety Precautions Before Installation Installation Component Names & Functions Daily Operation 5 Data Setting Guides SET Mode SETUP Mode Troubleshooting...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ... Chapter 1 BEFORE INSTALLATION 1.1 Handling Precautions ... 1.2 Checking and Unpacking ... 1.2.1 Checking Accessories and Appearance ... 1.2.2 Removing Packings ... 1.2.3 Checking Model Codes ... Chapter 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 Installation Site and Mounting Methods ...
  • Page 8 Chapter 5 DATA SETTING GUIDES ... 5.1 Various Modes ... 5.1.1 OPERATION Mode ... 5.1.2 SET Mode ... 5.1.3 SET UP Mode ... 5.2 Procedures to Enter Setting Data ... Chapter 6 SET MODE ... 6.1 Setting Input Range and Recording Span (RANGE) ... 6.2 Setting Offsets (OFFST) ...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Before Installation

    Chapter 1 BEFORE INSTALLATION This chapter describes the necessary preparations before handling the recorder; read them for safe handling. 1.1 Handling Precautions The recorder contains many plastic parts. To clean, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use chemicals such as benzene or thinner, since these may cause discoloration or damage. Do not bring any objects charged with static electricity near the signal terminals.

  • Page 10: Checking And Unpacking

    1.2 Checking and Unpacking This recorder has been thoroughly inspected before shipment; however, when you receive the recorder, check that all accessories are present and in the correct quantities. Also check the external appearance of the recorder to ascertain that no damage has occurred.

  • Page 11: Removing Packings

    1.2.2 Removing Packings The internal assembly is secured in position by packings to safeguard against damages during transit. When you unpack the recorder, remove the packings referring to the following. (1) Remove the lock screw securing the interior of the recorder during transit. (2) Open the front door, and open the display by pulling its left end after removing the adhesive tape.

  • Page 12: Checking Model Codes

    1.2.3 Checking Model Codes Check the model codes on the nameplate to make sure they are as specified by your order. The nameplate is visible after you remove the chart cassette and is as shown in the figure below. Checking Model Codes 1 - 4 Nameplate...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation method of the recorder: selecting the installation site, mounting and wiring methods. Read this chapter before installation. 2.1 Installation Site and Mounting Methods 2.1.1 Installation Site The recorder should be installed according to the following conditions as close as possible.

  • Page 14: Mounting Methods

    2.1.2 Mounting Methods (1) Mount the recorder on a steel panel whose thickness is at least 2 mm (and up to 26 mm). (2) Insert the recorder into the panel-front face. (3) Fix the recorder to the panel using the mounting brackets as shown below. Adequate screw tightening torque is approximately 8 to 12 kg-cm.

  • Page 15: External Dimensions

    2.1.3 External Dimensions Panel cutout Multi-mounting(horizontal) Panel cutout for single installation Number of unit Panel Cutout and External Dimensions (Including Mounting Brackets) NOTE A pair of mounting brackets should be used on the top and bottom, or on both sides of the recorder. 2.1 Installation Site and Mounting Methods Unless otherwise specified, dimensional tolerance is ±3%;...

  • Page 16: Wiring

    2.2 Wiring ! Wiring should be done only after you have read this section. The section consists of the following subsections: 2.2.1 Rear Panel Terminal Arrangement 2.2.2 Power Supply Wiring 2.2.3 Input Signal Wiring 2.2.4 Alarm Output Wiring 2.2.5 Remote Control Wiring Make sure to fasten the wiring at the rear wall of the mounting panel and WARNING employ some kind of strain relief between the rear wall and the recorder.

  • Page 17: Power Supply Wiring

    2.2.2 Power Supply Wiring (1) The rated power supply voltage for the recorder is follows. • 100 to 240 V AC (2) Turn the recorder’s power switch off. (3) Open the transparent cover of the power terminal after releasing the cover screw. (4) Connect the power supply wires and the protective ground wire to the terminal.

  • Page 18: Input Signal Wiring

    2.2.3 Input Signal Wiring (1) Turn off the recorder power switch. (2) Remove the transparent cover for the input signal terminals. (3) Connect the input signal wires to the terminals. (4) Attach the cover on the terminals, and secure the screws. It is recommended to use the crimp-on lugs (for 4 mm screws) with insulation sleeves for lead wire ends, but they are not required for thermocouples (TC).
  • Page 19 Terminal Board DC voltage, TC – Pen model Wiring for Input Terminals DC voltage inputs – DC voltage input – RTD input Dot-printing model Pen model Wire resistance per one line: or less Three wires should have the same resistance values. –...

  • Page 20: Alarm Output Wiring (Option)

    2.2.4 Alarm Output Wiring (option) NOTE The following settings are available only for the model with relay options (-A2, -A4, -A6). (1) Turn the power switch off. (2) Remove the transparent cover of the optional terminals. (3) Connect the alarm output wires to the optional terminals. (4) Cover the terminals with the transparent cover and secure the screws.

  • Page 21: Remote Control Wiring (Option)

    2.2.5 Remote Control Wiring (option) NOTE The following settings are available only for the model with remote options (R1). (1) Turn the power switch off. (2) Remove the transparent cover of the optional terminals. (3) Connect the wires for remote control to the optional terminals. The “C” is the terminal common to other 1 to 5.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Component Names And Functions

    Chapter 3 COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the names of components, and outlines their functions. Tag plates Use the recorder with units corresponding to each channel directly written on these plates respectively. 3 - 1...

  • Page 23: Front Panel

    3.1 Front Panel 1. Power switch (push-button type) Pressing the switch turns the power ON and OFF. 2. Key panel (push-key type) The panel contains five keys. DISP PRINT FEED CH UP 3 - 2 DISP PRINT FEED CH UP [RCD] key Pressing the key starts or stops the recording.
  • Page 24 3. Chart cassette Contains a Z-fold chart (width: 100 mm, length: 16 m). 4. Status Display RCD indicator : illuminated when recording of measurement values is in progress. ALM indicator : will illuminate when an alarm occurs. 5. Data Display This display shows the measurement values digitally.

  • Page 25: Characters On The Display

    3.2 Characters on the Display The display consists of seven segmetns, and therefore characters exist which are difficult to display. Characters are presented on the display as shown in the following table. Display Alphabet Display Alphabet 3 - 4...

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Daily Operation/Maintenance

    Chapter 4 DAILY OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE This chapter describes the daily operation and maintenance of this recorder. Read this chapter before operation. 4.1 Switching Power On/Off The power switch is located at the lower right-hand corner of the front face behind the door.

  • Page 27: Installing (Or Replacing) Chart Paper

    4.2 Installing (or Replacing) Chart Paper (1) Open the front door of the recorder. (2) Check the recorder is not in recording state; but the power ON is allowed. (3) Riffle the chart thoroughly before loading. (4) While gently pressing the chart-cassette stoppers, located at both front ends of the cassette, lift and draw the cassette out of the recorder case.
  • Page 28 (8) Close the chart retainer. (9) Close the chart guide (transparent plastic plate). (10) Replace the chart cassette back into the recorder case; hang the knurls of the cassette to the grooves of the case, and move the cassette to trap the stopper. (11) Press the [FEED] key on the key panel to assure that the chart moves two or more folds smoothly into the chart receiver.

  • Page 29: Installing (Or Replacing) Pens (Pen Model)

    4.3 Installing (or Replacing) Pens (Pen model) Felt-tip pen Simple replacement (1) Open the front door, and check to see that the recording is OFF, but the power ON is allowed. (2) Pull and open the display around the hinge. (3) Pull out the pen-cartridge by pulling the protruding part of the cartridge from the pen holder.
  • Page 30 Plotter pen (1) Open the front door, and check to see that the recording is OFF, but the power ON is allowed. (2) Pull and open the display around the hinge. (3) Pull out the pen-cartridge by pulling the protruding part of the cartridge from the pen holder.

  • Page 31: Installing (Or Replacing) Ribbon Cassette (Dot-Printing Model)

    4.4 Installing (or Replacing) Ribbon Cassette (Dot-printing model) (1) Open the front door, and check that the power is switched OFF. (2) Open the display by pulling its left end. (3) Hold the printer carriage, and move it to the right. (4) Hold the left-hand part of the ribbon cassette, and pull it out from the recorder case.

  • Page 32: Getting The Recording

    4.5 Getting the Recording 4.5.1 Starting/Stoping the Recording Press the [RCD] key to start or stop the recording. 4.5.2 Feeding the Chart The chart paper is fed by pressing the [FEED] key as long as the key is pressed. 4.5.3 Printing Samples Periodic printing Date, channel numbers, measuring values, engineering units, printing colors (pen model),...

  • Page 33: Getting A Digital Printout

    4.6 Getting a Digital Printout A digital printout can be any one of the following: • List printout • SET UP list printout 4.6.1 Getting a List Printout A list printout includes the following setting values: • Date/time/chart speed/2nd-chart speed/trend record interval (Dot-printing model) •...

  • Page 34: Getting A Set Up List Printout

    4.6.2 Getting a SET UP List Printout A SET UP list printout includes the setting values of the following printing functions: • Digital printing • Alarm setting • Burnout function and others SET UP list printing is executed by the following procedure: (1) Press the [PRINT] key.

  • Page 35: Selectting The Display

    4.7 Selectting the Display Five different displays can be selected. These are: DISPLAY AUTO Channel number and measured values will appear on the display. When an alarm occurs, type of alarm will appear. Every channel will be shown for approximately 2 sec. If the input is greater than the upper limit of the recording span, –...

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    4.8 Maintenance The activities necessary to maintain the recorder in good operating condition are shown below: Periodic maintenance (see subsection 4.8.1) Battery replacement (see subsection 4.8.2) Fuse replacement (see subsection 4.8.3) Cleaning plotter carriage shaft (see subsection 4.8.4) Calibration (see subsection 4.8.5) Pen adjustment (see subsection 4.8.6) Printer carriage adjustment (see subsection 4.8.7) Parts replacement (see subsection 4.8.8)

  • Page 37: Battery Replacement

    Ratings: Recorders with a white power switch 4.8.4 Cleaning the Carriage Shafts 4 - 12 ] illumination indication shows lithium battery deterioration, which is ] is illuminated, contact Omega Engineering. A1360EF Shelter 250V AC T 0.5 A A1512EF wickmann-Werke GmbH No.19195...

  • Page 38: Calibration

    Pen model To maintain proper recording functions, it is recommended to clean the plotter-carriage shaft once a year. Cleaning procedure is shown below: Wipe the two shafts, the upside and downside ones for the plotter carriage, with a piece of soft cloth or paper without fluffing. If stains are persistent, use several drops of ethyl alcohol with the cloth or paper.
  • Page 39 (3) Input the standard signals equivalent to 0, 50, and 100% of the setting range of the recorder, then check the difference error between input signals and measured values. If the error is not within the specified accuracy, contact OMEGA Engineering. NOTE A reference input for a thermocouple (TC) signal needs temperature compensation;...
  • Page 40 Power terminal Input terminals (for RTD) Temperature Signal as RTD for Pen model (for Dot-printing model, the wire connection exchanges between the terminal B and b.) Temperature Compensation for Thermocouple Signal Copper wires Thermocouple wires or extension wires Meter — Couple —...

  • Page 41: Pen-Position Adjustment (Pen Model)

    4.8.6 Pen-Position Adjustment (Pen model) It is recommended to adjust pen positions on the chart at least once a year. Adjusting procedure (1) Turn the recorder power on and allow a warm-up time of more than 30 minutes. (2) Check that the environmental conditions are within normal operating conditions. Normal operating conditions Power supply Power frequency...
  • Page 42 (8) The indicator displays [ Confirm the pen position and press the [ENT] key. (9) The indicator returns to [ ] or [ position adjustment again, press the [ENT] key and carry out step (6) again. When another adjustmens are required, select [ the [ ] key.

  • Page 43: Dot-Position Adjustment (Dot-Printing Model)

    4.8.7 Dot-Position Adjustment (Dot-printing model) It is recommended to adjust the position of dots at least once a year. Adjusting procedure (1) Turn the recorder power on and allow a warm-up time of more than 30 minutes. (2) Check that the environmental conditions are within normal operating ranges (see subsection 4.8.6).
  • Page 44 NOTE If the [ENT] key is pressed while setting the numeric codes, the indication changes to [ ], and the numeric codes already set stay valid. However, pressing the [ESC] key turns them invalid. (10) The indicator displays [ position. Confirm the dot carriage position and press the [ENT] key.

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 Data Setting Guides

    Chapter 5 DATA SETTING GUIDES This chapter describes the setting modes listed below. Read this chapter before you enter settings for the first time. 5.1 Various Modes 5.1.1 OPERATION Mode 5.1.2 SET Mode 5.1.3 SET UP Mode 5.2 Procedures to Enter Setting Data 5 - 1...

  • Page 46: Various Modes

    5.1 Various Modes The recorder has three modes which are described below: OPERATION mode This is the mode for daily operation; when the power turns on, the recorder automatically enters this mode. For details, see chapter 4 “DAILY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE”.

  • Page 47: Operation Mode

    5.1.1 OPERATION Mode Select from the following functions by pressing the appropriate keys on the key panel. [PRINT] key (Selection from the modes of display—see section 4.7) [DISP] key 5.1 Various Modes (Start/stop of list printing—see subsection 4.6.1) (Start/stop of SET UP list printing—see subsection 4.6.2) (Replacement of pens—Pen models only—see section 4.3) 5 - 3...

  • Page 48: Set Mode

    5.1.2 SET Mode This flow can be entered by pressing the [DISP] key for three seconds. Channel No. Offset Channel No. Alarm level Relay No. Contact output Channel Chart feed speed First/second speed year/month/day ('97 June 1) (Setting of dot-printing cycle in analog records) (Dot-printing model) 5 - 4 Range Span (L)

  • Page 49: Set Up Mode

    5.1.3 SET UP Mode The SET UP mode can be entered by turning on the power while holding down the [CH UP] ( Channel No. Channel No. Channel No. to next page ENT) key. (Energizing/de-energizing) (Alarm hysteresis) (A/D integration time, Pen model) (Upscale/downscale TC burnout) (TC burnout ON/OFF) (Setting of filter—Pen model)
  • Page 50 Explanations for these are not in this manual. Consult your purchasing source. 5 - 6 (Setting of printing of changes in the chart speed) (Setting of channel number printing—Dot-printing model) (Tag setting) (Temperature unit, option) (Remote control, option) (Setting protection function) Password (Pen-ZERO adjustment) (Dot-ZERO adjustment)

  • Page 51: Procedures To Enter Setting Data

    5.2 Procedures to Enter Setting Data Data setting is done by the four keys on the key panel which are referred to by the marks on the keys. [ESC] key : Cancels the already set data in the middle of a setting; after canceling, the DISP previous indication will be shown on the indicator.

  • Page 52: Chapter 6 Set Mode

    Chapter 6 SET MODE This chapter describes the setting procedures in the SET mode. 6.1 Setting Input Range and Recording Span (RANGE) 6.2 Setting Offsets (OFFST) 6.3 Setting Alarms (ALARM) 6.4 Assigning Units (UNIT) 6.5 Setting Chart Speed (CHART) 6.6 Setting Date/Time (CLOCK) 6.7 Adjusting the Trend Recording Format (TREND,Dot-printing model) 6.8 Assigning Tags (TAG) 6.9 Setting Message (MSG)

  • Page 53: Setting Input Range And Recording Span (Range)

    6.1 Setting Input Range and Recording Span (RANGE) One of the following parameters can be set for every channel: SKIP VOLT DELT SQRT NOTE Restrictions apply to the measurable types of input depending on the type of recorder used. Check your recorder type as indicated on the nameplate (see page 1-4 of the instruction manual for details on the nameplate), and then refer to the following table.
  • Page 54 SKIP Setting Unused channels can be skipped, which means that these channels will not be measured, recorded or displayed. Key operation Indication DISP 3 sec PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP CH UP DISP 3 sec NOTE If you press the [ESC] key in the middle of setting, the indication returns to the 6.1 Setting Input Range and Recording Span (RANGE) Description...
  • Page 55 Voltage Measurement Setting (VOLT Setting) In the case that the measured signal is a DC-voltage, the range can be set as follows: Key operation Indication DISP 3 sec PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP PRINT FEED CH UP...
  • Page 56 Thermocouple and Resistance Temperature Detector Setting (TC, RTD Setting) In the case that the measured signal is a TC (Thermocouple) or RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) the range can be set the same way as if it were a DC-voltage. Key operation Indication DISP 3 sec...
  • Page 57 Digital Input Setting (DI Setting) If a Digital Input (contact input/voltage level input) is being used, the setting can be done as follows: Key operation Indication DISP 3 sec PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP CH UP DISP 3 sec...
  • Page 58 Difference Computation Setting (DELT Setting) To obtain the difference between the measured values of two channels, proceed as follows. Key Operation Indication DISP 3 sec PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP PRINT FEED CH UP PRINT FEED CH UP...
  • Page 59 Scale Setting (SCL Setting) To assign a different scale to the measured data, the range can be set as described below. Note that the measured data which can get a different scale must be of the voltage (VOLT). To assign a unit to this new scale, see section 6.4. Key operation Indication DISP...
  • Page 60 Setting to Obtain Square Root (SQRT Setting) To obtain the square root of the measured value, proceed as follows: Note that the measured data of which the square root can be taken, can only be of the voltage type. To assign a unit, see section 6.4. Key operation Indication DISP...
  • Page 61 EXPLANATION OF SQUARE ROOT: This recorder uses the following square rooting-method: Let us define the items as follows: = minimum value of recording span (SPAN L) = maximum value of recording span (SPAN R) = minimum value of scale (SQRT SCL L) = maximum value of scale (SQRT SCL R) = input voltage = scaling value...

  • Page 62: Setting Offsets (Offst)

    Setting Offsets (OFFST) When recording and showing data using the current input as the reference, measured values can be corrected within 10% of the span. For example, assume the reading is 1.998 V for the current level of input. If you want to change the reading to 2.000 V, set 0.002 V as the offset.

  • Page 63: Setting Alarms (Alarm)

    6.3 Setting Alarms (ALARM) Alarms can be set on the measured data of any channel. Up to four alarms (i.e. four levels) can be set on one channel. After setting an alarm, and the measured value reaches the setpoint, the ALM LED will be illuminated and an alarm printout will be made on the chart.
  • Page 64 PRINT FEED CH UP PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP NOTE If a number larger than the available number of output relays is selected, the alarm output will not implemented. CH UP DISP 3 sec NOTE • As a merged function, a combination of remote control option (- R) and alarm output relay option is available to change the chart speed when an alarm occurs.

  • Page 65: Assigning Units (Unit)

    Assigning Units (UNIT) When you are using scaling (SCL) or the square root setting (SQRT), it is possible to assign a different unit to the scales. Units will appear in the periodic printout. Up to six characters can be set. The initial value is all spaces.

  • Page 66: Setting Chart Speed (Chart)

    6.5 Setting Chart Speed (CHART) Chart Speed (unit: mm/h) 3000 3600 4500 The data for a dot-printing model (10 mm/h to 1500 mm/h) are shown within the bold border. Key operation Indication DISP 3 sec PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP NOTE The No.2 chart speed identifies the chart speed which takes effect in case the speed is changed by remote control (optional function).

  • Page 67: Setting Date/Time (Clock)

    6.6 Setting Date/Time (CLOCK) Key operation Indication DISP 3 sec PRINT CH UP PRINT FEED CH UP PRINT FEED CH UP DISP 3 sec NOTE If you press the [ESC] key in the middle of setting, the indication returns to the 6 - 16 Description Press the [DISP] key for three seconds to enter the SET mode,...

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Trend Recording Format (Trend, Dot-Printing Model)

    Adjusting the Trend Recording Format (TREND, Dot-printing model) This recorder prints in FIX or AUTO mode. In FIX mode, dot printing is performed with a constant interval regardless of the chart speed (approx. 20 sec). AUTO mode is provided to prevent the chart from being damaged during repetitive dot printing.

  • Page 69: Assigning Tags (Tag)

    6.8 Assigning Tags (TAG) The following setting enables you to set tags to be recorded instead of the usual channel numbers. Tag will appear in the periodic printout, channel printout (Dot-printing model) and in the alarm printout. One tag can be set for every channel. The maximum length is seven characters.

  • Page 70: Setting Messages (Msg)

    6.9 Setting Messages (MSG) The following setting enables you to set the messages. Up to five messages can be set, each of up to 16 characters. Printing out messages can only be done with the use of the remote control option (-R), with which your recorder must be equipped. Messages can not be printed out without this option.

  • Page 71: Setting Key-Lock (Key)

    6.10 Setting Key-lock (KEY) The key-lock can be set to be either on or off for each key separately. Keys which can be locked are the [RCD], [PRINT], and [FEED] keys. Key operation Indication DISP 3 sec PRINT CH UP PRINT CH UP PRINT...

  • Page 72: Chapter 7 Set Up Mode

    Chapter 7 SET UP MODE This chapter describes the Set Up Mode. 7.1 Setting the Output Relay to Energize/De-energize Upon Alarm (option) 7.2 Setting Alarm Hysteresis On/Off 7.3 Setting the A/D Integration Time (Pen model) 7.4 Setting Upscale/Downscale TC Burnout 7.5 Configuring the Input Filter (Pen Model) 7.6 Setting for Moving Average Calculations (Dot-printing model) 7.7 Turning Offset Settings Protection On/Off...

  • Page 73: Setting The Output Relay To Energize/De-Energize Upon Alarm (Option)

    7.1 Setting the Output Relay to Energize/De-energize Upon Alarm (option) NOTE The following settings are avairable only for the model with relay options (A1/A2/A3). The alarm output relays can be selected to be energizing or de-energizing on alarm. Using de-energizing, alarm output relay is activated either when an alarm occurs, or when power off occurs (common for all relays).

  • Page 74: Setting Alarm Hysteresis On/Off

    7.2 Setting Alarm Hysteresis On/Off The alarm hysteresis is the difference between the levels of alarm occurrence and reset. You can choose between two levels of hysteresis: 0% (=OFF) and approx. 0.5% of the recording span (=ON) (common for all alarms). The initial value is ‘ON’.

  • Page 75: Setting A/D Integration Time (Pen Model)

    7.3 Setting A/D Integration Time (Pen model) The purpose of the following setting is to specify which A/D integration time will be used. Depending on the power supply, the integration time will affect the ability of noise rejection and therefore the recording. If the power supply of the recorder and of the measuring object are the same, the effect of noise will be automatically minimized and the (initial) value of AUTO is the recommended one.

  • Page 76: Setting Upscale/Downscale Tc Burnout

    7.4 Setting Upscale/Downscale TC Burnout The purpose of the following setting is to specify where the pens will move in the case of a TC-burnout. You can choose from moving to the right (UP) or to the left (DOWN). This is common for every channel. You can select ON or OFF for each channel. The initial value is ‘UP’, and ‘OFF’...

  • Page 77: Configuring The Input Filter (Pen Model)

    7.5 Configuring the Input Filter (Pen Model) Noise in the measured signal can be suppressed in the final measurement by using an input filter. The purpose of this setting is to select for each channel whether or not to use a filter, and if so, to select a time constant of damping. A filter works as follows: Meas.

  • Page 78: Setting For Moving Average Calculations (Dot-Printing Model)

    7.6 Setting for Moving Average Calculations (Dot-printing model) Noise in the measured signal can be suppressed in the final measurement by computing a moving average. It is possible to record a moving average calculated over the previous X samples, selectable from the previous 2 samples up to the previous 16 samples. The purpose of the following setting is to select for each channel whether or not to compute a moving average, and if so, over how many samples.

  • Page 79: Turning Offset Settings Protection On/Off

    7.7 Turning Offset Settings Protection On/Off Configure the recorder so changes can (on) or cannot (off) be made to the offset settings in the SET mode. And in the list printing, if ON is set, the offset data are printed. NOTE When protection is turned on, you can set an offset value must be set in the SET mode.

  • Page 80: Assigning Different Colors To Channels (Dot-Printing Model)

    7.8 Assigning Different Colors to Channels (Dot-printing model) 7.8 Assigning Different Colors to Channels (Dot-printing model) You can assign any of the six provided colors to any channel. The initial setting is as follows: ch.1 = purple ch.2 = red ch.3 = green ch.4 = blue ch.5 = brown...

  • Page 81: Setting Pen Offset Compensation On/Off (Pen Model, /D1 Option)

    7.9 Setting Pen Offset Compensation On/Off (Pen model, /D1 option) The POC function eliminates deviation (phase difference) between the pens on the time axis. The following figure shows a side view of the recording status for the 2 pen model (3 pen model is similar).

  • Page 82: Turning Alarm Printing On/Off

    7.10 Turning Alarm Printing On/Off When alarms occur, the channel number, level, type of alarm and ON/OFF time can be printed on the right side of the chart. It is selectable to get the ON/OFF time of alarms (ON1), the ON time only (ON2) or to get no printout (OFF). Note that alarms will not be printed when the chart speed exceeds 1800 mm/h (Pen model) or 120 mm/h (Dot- printing model).

  • Page 83: Setting Periodic Printout On/Off

    7.11 Setting Periodic Printout On/Off The contents of the periodic printout can be selected from the following three: ON1: Date/time, measured values, scale, and chart-feeding speed are printed. ON2: Date/time and chart-feeding speed are printed. OFF: No printout. The default is set to ‘ON1’. The relationship between the chart-feeding speed and the periodic printout interval is as shown below.

  • Page 84: Turning Printing Of Changes In Chart Speed On/Off

    7.12 Turning Printing of Changes in Chart Speed On/Off 7.12 Turning Printing of Changes in Chart Speed On/Off You can select the new chart speed printed on the chart when the chart speed changes. Note that the chart speed will not be printed when the chart speed exceeds 1800 mm/h (Pen model) or 120 mm/h (Dot-printing model).

  • Page 85: Turning Printing Of Channel Numbers On/Off (Dot-Printing Model)

    7.13 Turning Printing of Channel Numbers On/Off (Dot-printing model) If turned on, this function prints each channel number next to the measured value at approximately 25-mm intervals. The default value is ‘ON’. Note that no channel number will be printed if the chart speed exceeds 120mm/h. SETTING PROCEDURE: Enter the SET UP mode by turning ‘ON’...

  • Page 86: Selecting Channel Number Or Tag

    7.14 Selecting channel Number or Tag You can select channel numbers or tags printed out in the periodic, channel (Dot- printing model) and alarm printout. • If you select ‘OFF’: Channel numbers • If you select ‘ON’: Tags, and in the list printing these printed. The initial value is ‘OFF’, and this setting is common for all channels.

  • Page 87: Changing The Temperature Unit (/D2 Option)

    7.15 Changing the Temperature Unit (/D2 option) For the TC or RTD type, the recorder will automatically append the temperature unit (°C or °F). The initial value is expressed in ‘°C’, and common for all channels. SETTING PROCEDURE: Enter the SET UP mode by turning ‘ON’ the power while pressing and holding the [CH UP] ( Use the [ Select [...

  • Page 88: Changing Default Settings For Remote Operation (Option)

    7.16 Changing Default Settings for REMOTE Operation (option) This paragraph describes the way to change default settings for REMOTE operation. NOTE The settings concerning the REMOTE option (/R1) are always accessible, and data entry will be ignored if your instrument is not equipped with this option. The /R1 option allows you to execute functions on this instrument by a remote trigger (contact input).

  • Page 89: Turning The Settings Protection Function On/Off

    7.17 Turning the Settings Protection Function On/Off You can protect your settings made in the SET or SET UP modes using a password. • If you select ‘OFF’: the choice does not affect operation in any mode. • If you select ‘ON’: you must type in a password to enter the SET or SET UP mode.

  • Page 90: Initializing Settings

    7.18 Initializing Settings 7.18 Initializing Settings The settings which can be initialized concern the settings done in the SET mode only. This initialization does not affect any settings in the SET UP mode. SETTING PROCEDURE: Enter the SET UP mode by turning ‘ON’ the power while pressing and holding the [CH UP] ( ENT) key until the SET UP display appears.

  • Page 91: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

    Offset setting made to channel whose measuring range is not VOLT, TC, RTD or SCL. Value above 10% of recording span set as offset Meaning Contact OMEGA ENGINERRING. Enter correct data. Enter correct time. Type the correct channel number. Type in the correct password.
  • Page 92 8 - 2 Meanings Check the settings to maintain the reliability of the internal data. ¥ Enter the SET UP mode, and select [ ¥ Select [ ], and press the [ENT] key. Failure occurs in nonvolatile storage. Contact OMEGA customer service.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Is the fuse blown? Replace the fuse. Is the fuse blown just after replaced? Contact OMEGA Engineering. Turn the switch on properly Connect the supply lines properly. Supply the power with specified voltage/frequency. Contact OMEGA Engineering.
  • Page 94 Is the recorder parallel connected with other instruments? Is pen position/dot-printing position correctly adjusted? Contact OMEGA Engineering. 8 - 4 Correct the input according to specifications ¥ Separate the input signal wires from the noise source. ¥ Ground the recorder.
  • Page 95 Glitch is found other than the previously mentioned ploblems. Is the input free of noise? Contact OMEGA Engineering. ¥ Separate the input/communication signal wires from the noise source. ¥ Ground the recorder. ¥ Use shielded cable for input/ communication signal.
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