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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This recorder is developed to satisfy and to be used under the following conditions: • It is a component type instrument to be installed on an instrumentation panel or rack. • It complies with the IEC class II safety standard. •...
Using the User’s Manual This manual contains information about the instrument’s functions and operating procedures as well as precautions that should be observed during use. To ensure proper use of the instrument, please read this manual thoroughly before operating it. Keep the manual in a safe place for quick reference whenever a question arises.
Using the User’s Manual Conventions Used in this Manual Displayed characters Bold alphanumeric characters enclosed with [ ] refer to characters or setting values that are displayed on the screen. Symbols The following symbol marks are used to attract the operator’s attention. WARNING CAUTION Note...
Chapter 1 Before Operation 1.1 Front/Rear Panels: Functions and Display Front Panel 4 Status display 1. Power switch (push-button type) Pressing the switch turns the power ON and OFF. 2. Key panel (push-key type) The panel contains the follwing five keys: DISP FEED CH UP...
Front/Rear Panels: Functions and Display 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: illuminates when an alarm occurs. 5. Seven-segment character display Used to display data, setting screen, and so on.
1.2 Handling Precautions Safety precautions • Before you use this recorder make sure to read the Safety Precautions on page 2 of this manual. • Do not touch the interior of this recorder. For the replacement of parts, please contact the dealer of which you purchased this recorder •...
Chapter 2 Daily Operation 2.1 Recording Switching Power ON/OFF The power switch is located at the lower right-hand corner of the front face behind the door. The switch is a push-button type. Press the switch to turn the recorder ON and press again to turn it OFF.
2.2 Selecting the Display Three different displays can be selected: Auto, Manual, and dislay OFF. If the DISP key is pressed you the recorder will change the display modes in the order of AUTO > MANUAL > OFF, Note that manual display can’t be selected on the 1-pen model. Auto Display Channel number and measured values will appear on the display.
2.3 Recorder Modes The recorder has three modes as described below: Operation Mode This is the mode for daily operation; when the power turns on, the recorder automatically enters this mode. Select from the following functions by pressing the appropriate keys on the key panel. RCD key FEED key DISP key...
2.4 Loading Chart Paper Installing / Replacing Chart Paper 1. Open the front door of the recorder, as shown below. 2. Make sure that recording is OFF. Power may be ON. 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.
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7. Load the chart paper into the chart compartment; the small perforations should be at the left-hand. Make sure that the sprocket teeth of the chart drives are properly engaged in the chart paper perforations. Take care not to load the chart paper backwards.
2.5 Installing/Replacing Pens (Pen Model) • Do not press or pinch the felt tip to prevent deformation. Do not move the pen holder up- or down-scale to protect the driving mechanism. • Always make sure to remove the pen cap before installation. Simple replacement 1.
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Replacement under pen-replacement mode When a pen is located at a place where its replacement is difficult to do, relocate the pen by the following procedures: 1. Make sure that recording is OFF. The main Power switch must be ON. 2.
2.6 Installing/Replacing the Ribbon Cassette (Dot Model) • Improper cassette insertion may cause faulty print color or damage the cassette. 1. Open the front door, and make sure that power is switched OFF. 2. Open the display by pulling its left end. •...
Chapter 3 Periodic Inspection 3.1 Periodic Inspection Check the following items periodically, and replace parts, if necessary: Character printing Are recorded lines or printed characters clear, not blurred? To replace a felt-tip pen, refer to the User’s Manua l Section 2.5 Installing/Replacing Pens ;...
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Chapter 3 Periodic Inspection 3.2 Fuse Don’t replace the fuse by yourself. Never take the recorder apart if the fuse needs to be replaced. Contact your nearest Omega sales representative if the fuse needs to re replaced. Fuse Ratings Rated Voltage: Rated Current Type: Approved Standard:...
Calibration data error of A/D converter. System ROM failure. System RAM failure. Ribbon shift, ribbon feed failure (dot model). Printer failure (dot model). Range memory reading/writing error. System failure. Entered value exceeds allowable setting range. Meaning Contact OMEGA Engineering. Enter correct data. Recovery...
4.2 Troubleshooting See the Technical Manual , Section 6, for more troubleshooting information. Recorder is completely inoperative: Is the power switch ON? meet the specified rating? Contact OMEGA Engineering. Does the switch turn properly? Is the power supply properly connected?
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