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Page 1: Users Manual
User’ s Guide http://www.omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com RD260A RECORDER Users Manual... - Page 2 D i rectives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon cert i f i c a t i o n . The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA Engineering, Inc. accepts no liability for any errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
- Page 3 • Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact OMEGA Engineering. © All Rights Reserved, Copyright...
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
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. •... - Page 5 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.
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Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual
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... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... ii Using the User’s Manual ... iii Chapter 1 Before Operation ... 1-1 Front/Rear Panels: Functions and Display ... 1-1 Handling Precautions ... 1-3 Chapter 2 Daily Operation ... 2-1 Recording ... 2-1 Selecting the Display ... 2-2 Recorder Modes ... -
Page 8: Chapter 1 Before Operation
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... -
Page 9: Rear Panel
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. -
Page 10: Handling Precautions
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 •... -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Daily Operation
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. -
Page 12: Selecting The Display
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. -
Page 13: Recorder Modes
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... -
Page 14: Loading Chart Paper
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. - Page 15 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.
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Page 16: Installing/Replacing Pens (Pen Model)
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. - Page 17 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.
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Page 18: Installing/Replacing The Ribbon Cassette (Dot Model)
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. •... -
Page 19: Chapter 3 Periodic Inspection
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 ;... - Page 20 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:...
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
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... - Page 22 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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Page 23: Index
Index Index ALM indicator ... 1-2 Basic (SETUP) Setting Mode ... 2-3 C_Pen ... 2-7 Carriage Shat Cleaning (Dot Model) ... 3-1 Cassete (Ribbon) Installing/Replacement ... 2-8 CH UP key ... 1-1 Characters on Display ... 1-2 Copyright ... i DISP key ... - Page 24 OMEGA is a registered trademark of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. © Copyright 1998 OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied, photocopied, re p ro- duced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
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