Page 1 INST.No. INE-844E AL4000 (Multi-point type) Hybrid Memory Recorder [ General ]...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. Introduction ........................1 2. For Safe Use ........................4 2-1. Preconditions for Use ............................4 2-2. Symbol Mark............................... 4 2-3. Label ................................... 4 2-4. Important Explanation ............................5 3. Model Code List ......................6 4. Mounting and Wiring ..................... 7 4-1.
Page 3 9. Adjustment ........................94 Trace Printing (Dot Printing) Position Adjustment “Rec Adj” ................94 9-1. Input Adjustment “Inp Adj” ..........................95 9-2. 9-3. Input Shift Adjustment ............................96 9-4. Wiring and Environment for Input Adjustment....................97 10. Engineering Port (Mini-USB Terminal) ..............98 11.
Page 4: Introduction
3. Replacement of parts or accessories that have reached the end of their life. Furthermore, the term ‘warranty’ in this sense covers only a CHINO’s product itself. Therefore, we are not responsible for compensation for whatever the damage that is triggered by failure of our product.
Page 5  Before use Make sure to check the following before use after unpacking the unit. If you have any question, please contact your dealer or our nearest office. 1. Exterior check Check that the appearance of the product has no damage. 2.
Page 6 4. About attached chart paper For the unit, the chart paper No.EM001 (50 equal divisions) is available and delivered. For the case that the chart paper is to be specified, various scales are available as follows. Chart Paper for Standard Scale Standard scale (linear) Chart paper No.
Page 7: For Safe Use
2. For Safe Use If the unit is used in a manner not specified by manufacturer, the protection provided by the unit may be impaired. For safe use of the unit, please read and understand the following cautions. 2-1. Preconditions for Use The unit is a component type general product to be used mounted on an indoor instrumentation panel.
Page 8: Important Explanation
7. Turn off the power supply if abnormality occurs Turn off the power supply immediately and contact your local CHINO’s sales office if any abnormal odor, noise or any smoke occurs, or if this unit becomes high temperature that is too hot to be touched.
Page 9: Model Code List
3. Model Code List □□ □□□ □□□ AL47 Input point 06: 6 points Communications N: None E: Ethernet R: RS232C A: RS422A/RS485 Q: RS232C + RS485 C: RS422A/RS485 + RS485 G: Ethernet + RS422A/RS485 + RS485 F: Ethernet + RS422A/RS485 + RS485 + Low-order communications Alarm output + remote contacts 0: None 2: 2 mechanical relay 'a' contact alarm outputs...
Page 10: Mounting And Wiring
4. Mounting and Wiring 4-1. External Dimensions Following dimensions are measured while the brackets are attached to the unit. 216 When alarm output/remote contacts unit and communication unit are added Unit: mm 4-2. Mounting (1) Use the recorder mounting on an indoor installed instrumentation panel. (2) Brackets can be attached to a panel of steel with thickness of 2 to 6mm or equivalent strength.
Page 11 (1) Insert the unit into the panel cutout from the front of the panel. (2) Fix the unit to the panel using the brackets (tightening torque: 1.0Nm). Brackets are attached to the top and bottom surfaces. Panel thickness (2 to 6mm) Brackets 2.
Page 12: Wiring
4-3. Wiring 1. Terminal board diagram The figure below is the diagram of the terminal board with the option [Alarm relay output (6 points ‘a’ contact) + remote contacts and communication interface]. The figure below is the diagram of the terminal board with the option [Alarm relay output (4 points ‘c’ contact) + remote contacts (20 points) and communication interface].
Page 13 The figure below is the diagram of the terminal board with the option [Alarm relay output (2 points ‘a’ contact) and communication interface]. - 10 -...
Page 14  Alert symbol mark ( ) and location mark is attached to the location to which if human body touches, an electric shock may be generated. Warning Terminal name Location of attached mark Power terminal Lower left of power terminal Measurement input terminal Upper left of terminal cover Mechanical relay ‘c’...
Page 15 2. Precautions on wiring Precautions on wiring are described below. Observe them to maintain safety and reliability. Feed power source For the power source for the unit, use the single-phase power source with stable voltage and without waveform strain to prevent malfunctions. (1) Switch and overcurrent protective device Add a switch and overcurrent protective device (250V,3A) to the feed power source to prevent an electric shock on wiring.
Page 16 Use crimping terminals. (1) To prevent looseness or disconnection of terminals and short circuit between terminals, install crimping terminals to termination of connection cables. (2) To prevent an electric shock, use crimping terminals with insulation sleeves. Terminal Type and Termination Treatment Terminal board Termination treatment (Unit: mm) Diameter...
Page 17 3. Power/protective conductor terminals wiring Power/protective conductor terminals Power terminal Protective conductor terminal 100 to 240V AC 50/60Hz 40VA MAX Power (voltage, frequency, and power consumption)  Turn OFF feed power source. Warning Before power/protective conductor terminals wiring, make sure to turn off the feed power source to prevent an electric shock.
Page 18 Caution 4) Measurement input terminals wiring  Allowable input voltage Measurement input terminal Input type Allowable input voltage Turn OFF the feed power source before Voltage, thermocouple input ±10VDC * wiring to prevent an electric shock. Resistance thermometer input ±6VDC Install crimping terminals with insulation *±60VDC for channels specified with ±10V range or more sleeves to input terminals for wiring.
Page 19 Input unit terminal cover mounting/removing (1) Raise the cover to the direction of the arrow. (2) Turn to the direction of the arrow. (3) Pull it to the direction of the arrow to remove. 5. Alarm output terminals wiring (option) Alarm output terminals The terminal configuration depends on the output specification.
Page 20 Wiring Turn OFF the feed power source and the power source for buffer relay before wiring to prevent an electric shock. (1) Wire the cable to the load via the buffer relay. (2) To the alarm output terminals, type O crimp style terminal with insulation sleeve which is connected to double insulated signal wire should be connected.
Page 21 Precautions on wiring The following are precautions on wiring. Item Description Mechanical relay output Power supply Resistance load Inductive load specification contact (Minimum load) 100VAC capacity 100μA100mVDC (Common to ‘a’ contact 240VAC and ‘c’ contact) 30VDC  Install the contact protective element which fits the buffer relay. Contact protective element ...
Page 22 6. Remote contacts terminals wiring and operation selection (option) Only with remote contacts terminals (option). Remote contacts terminals Characteristics of contact Note input terminals  Voltage on contact open: About 5V Upper row  Current on contact short: About 10mA Remote contacts terminals ■...
Page 23 Operation for which terminal No. is decided automatically ON: Short-circuit OFF: Open Operation name Terminal contact signal 3 chart speed setting other than the setting here is required. (See 8-7. Chart Speed Settings.) Recording ON/OFF and 3 Between COM and EX terminals chart speed selection (1) 3 chart speed selection...
Page 24 7. Communication I/F terminal wiring (option) AL4000 can be connected for communications with RS232C, RS422A, RS485, and Ethernet. Communications terminals Ethermet connector Communications terminal type (option) RS232C RS422A COM1 Short with Short with RS485 COM2 RS485 * RS232C and RS422A/485 of COM1 are to be specified on purchase. Communications cables Please prepare communication cables before wiring in advance.
Page 25 (2) RS422A Connection between a line converter and the unit Crimp type ring terminals ↔ Crimp type ring terminals RS422A cable Cable (for a line converter) (black) (black) (white) (white) (red) (red) (green) (green) (blue) (blue) Shape Line converter side Recorder side 4-core cable of twisted 2-core cables of twisted VCTF lines.
Page 26 (3) RS485 Connection between the unit and other devices and between a line converter and the unit Crimp type ring terminals ↔ Crimp type ring terminals RS485 cable Cable RDA(black) (black)SA RDB(white) (white)SB SG(green) (green)SG Device side, Line converter side Recorder side Shape 2-core cable of twisted CVVS lines.
Page 27 (2) RS422A wiring PC and multiple devices are connected with RS422A. A line converter is required. RS422A cable is within 1.2km of total extension and up to 31 devices can be connected. Install a resistor of 100Ω to the last edge of the transmission line device side. (General metal film resistors will be fine.
Page 28 (4) Ethernet wiring  Example of connection between PC and Ethernet devices (one-to-one connection) Crossover twist-pair cable PC side with shield (Max.100m) Device side  Example of connection between PC and HUB/Ethernet devices (one-to-N connection) Straight twist-pair cable PC side with shield (Max.100m) Straight twist-pair cable with shield (Max.100m)
Page 29: Part Names
5. Part Names 5-1. Front Section of Internal Unit Power switch Open the display board in the direction same as the unit door. The power switch is located at the upper left of the unit. Display Enlarged view of power switch SD card Engineering port Operation/set keys...
Page 30: Operation/Set Keys
5-2. Operation/Set Keys Status LED  Lights in green while recording is on. Recording is turned ON/OFF by the key. Flashes when chart ends.  CARD Lights in green when SD card is recognized by the unit, or flashes in a recognition process. ...
Page 31: Operation
6. Operation Note Handling of chart cassette 6-1. Preparation for Operation Be careful of injury by dropping the chart cassette after pulling it from inner unit. Take care not to catch your fingers in the unit when putting the chart cassette back. 1.
Page 32 2. How to attach ribbon cassette 1. Preparation (8) Feed the ribbon a few centimeters while recording is ON. Check the ribbon feeding condition. (1) Make sure that the unit is turned ON and then press the key (recording OFF). 3.
Page 33: Basic Operation
6-2. Basic Operation 1. Power on Turn the power switch to ON. Data will be shown on the display after about 10 seconds. After detecting the initial position, the printer prints the date and time and then feeds chart about 5mm. Display backup Note 1 While recording is OFF...
Page 34 3. Chart recording operation “*** Quit recording? ***” Recording ON Pressing the key turns recording OFF. “*** Start Digital data printing? ***” Press the key to start. “*** Start recording? ***” Recording OFF Pressing the key turns recording ON. Any of the above settings can be cancelled by pressing the key.
Page 35 Chart feed Chart can be fed using the key. While the key is pressed, chart is fed at a speed of 600mm/min. When fast-feeding chart, recording (dot-printing) is stopped. Feed chart when a measurement target or measurement condition is changed. Reference Feeding chart Due to the mechanical nature of the unit, a few millimeters of chart may not be fed.
Page 36: Operation
6-3. Operation 1. Types and contents of chart recording There are two types of chart recording: trace printing and digital recording/printing. Without setting particular items, trace printing, channel number printing and fixed time printing are performed while recording is ON. Item Contents Records a trend for each channel by dot printing with different color.
Page 37 2. Fixed time printing interval When recording is ON at the time of power-on, fixed time printing is performed first. The following table shows printing intervals which vary depending on the printing item. Max/min chart record, tag Time and time line Channel number Chart speed and unit...
Page 38 3. Restrictions on recording Digital recording/printing unavailable at certain chart speeds When chart speed is set to 251mm/H or higher, all digital recordings/printings will not be performed and only trace printing is performed. However, time line printing, power-on printing, data printing and list printing can be performed.
Page 39 4. Abnormal input Out-of-range input Input status When an input is out of the chart printing Measuring range range or measuring range, the unit indicates it by the following display or printing. Measuring range: determined by the input type described in “8-2. Input Type Chart ④...
Page 40: Factory Default Settings
7. Factory Default Settings 7-1. List of Factory Default Settings Item Default value (1) Time Current time (year/month/date: Japan time) (1) Input type V : -50.00 to 50.00 (2) RJ None (2) Range (3) Chart printing -50.00 to 50.00 (3) Scale -50.00 to 50.00 (4) Unit (5) Tag...
Page 41: Setting Method
8. Setting Method 8-1. Basic Rules The following provides general information on setting operations. Pressing the key can return to the measured value display from any window. 1. Setting items and parameters The unit offers various condition settings to allow users to obtain various recording results and data. Major items of measuring/recording conditions, such as range, scale and chart speed, are called “setting items”, whereas detailed items of each setting item are called “setting parameters”...
Page 42 7. Changing settings To change settings, move the cursor () located at the left of a setting parameter to the parameter to be set (changed). When the target parameter is selected by pressing the key, the set value will be highlighted and become settable.
Page 43: Input Type Settings "Range
Input Type Settings “Range” 8-2. Parameters including range, RJ (internal/external switching of reference junction compensation), scale and unit can be set collectively for each channel. 1. Parameters Input Set the input type (INPUT), range (RANGE-L/H) and RJ internal/external (RJ) in accordance with the sensor to be connected (thermocouple or resistance thermometer) and the target measuring range.
Page 44 2. Parameter setting (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “Range”. (Set contents of all channels will be displayed.) (3) Move the cursor to the target CH with the ▲/▼ keys and press the key.
Page 45 [List of Range setting parameters] Parameter Function Default Set value INPUT Select input type V, MV, K, E, J, T, R, S, B, N, U, L, WWRe26, -50.00 to 50.00 WRe5-26, NiMo-Ni, Platinel2, PtRh40-20, Cr-AuFe, Au/Pt, Pt100, QPt100 (old Pt100), JPt100, Pt50, Pt-Co, UNUSED Select whether to use reference junction EXT (external), INT (internal)
Page 46: Alarm Settings "Alarm
Alarm Settings “Alarm” 8-3. Various alarm points can be set for measured value of each channel. Up to four alarm points per channel can be set and the type of alarm (upper/lower, diff upper/lower, or rate-of-change upper/lower) can be set to each alarm point arbitrarily. Using the alarm settings, alarm printing, alarm display, status LED indication and relay output can be performed.
Page 47 Output Alarm condition (activation/reset) at each alarm point is output from the relay of the specified No. (alarm output terminal No.). This output is not performed initially because it is set to “-“ prior to shipment. Output relay can be specified arbitrarily for each channel and level (from No.1 to 6 relay: optional). When “99”...
Page 48 3. Alarm type Alarm type can be selected from the following six types for each alarm point. Upper limit alarm (H) Alarm is activated when the measured value of specified channel reaches or exceeds an alarm value. Set value ································ alarm value, deadband Activation condition ················...
Page 49 Differential alarm Rate-of-change alarm (Diff upper alarm) (Diff lower alarm) Upper alarm: Variation width per unit time [Δt] (PV2 - PV1) is at plus side. Difference (Absolute Lower alarm: Variation width per unit time [Δt] Difference value) (PV2 - PV1) is at minus side. (Absolute value) Alarm value of U...
Page 50 4. Parameter settings (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “Alarm”. (3) Move the cursor to the target channel with the ▲/▼ keys and press the key. The cursor does not move to parameters other than CH.
Page 51 [List of Alarm setting parameters] Parameter Function Default Set value Level Select level for setting 1 to 4 Mode Select alarm type None None, H (upper), L (lower), B (diff upper), S (diff lower), U (rate-of change upper), D (rate-of-change lower) Value Set alarm judgment value -30000 to 99999...
Page 52 6. Checking alarm status You can check if alarm is activated on the measured value display window which is normally displayed. However, to check the detail of activated alarm (alarm type, level, etc.), press the key on the measured value display window to open the alarm status check window.
Page 53: Calculation Settings "Calc
Calculation Settings “Calc” 8-4. Configure calculation settings to perform arbitrary calculation for each individual channel. Each calculation is performed at the same intervals as input. Data (including communications input) is processed according to the calculation settings except when the "calculation type (Kind)"...
Page 54 2. Channels specifying calculation For channels specifying calculation, data after processing the specified calculation is recorded or displayed. 3. Calculating max/min/avg value Calculation reset Calculation is reset automatically at specified intervals. Therefore the maximum, minimum and average values are calculated in each interval. Start time of calculation This is valid for the first calculation after setting only.
Page 55 5. Parameter settings (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “Calc”. (3) Move the cursor to the target channel with the ▲/▼ keys and press the key. The cursor does not move to parameters other than CH.
Page 56 [List of Calc setting parameters] Parameter Function Default Set value Kind Select calculation type None None, Root (square root), LOGe (natural logarithm), LOG10 (common logarithm), INT (integration), Humidity, COM.Input (data communications input), MUL (arithmetic 1), DIV (arithmetic 2), High-Peak (max value), Low-Peak (min value), Average, Power (exponent), Formula, BrokenLine (broken line approximation) Decimal point...
Page 57: Formula Settings "Formula
Formula Settings “Formula” 8-5. Set a formula used when “Formula” is selected for Kind in "calculation settings". Up to 12 formulas, which are shared by all channels, can be registered using a character string consisting of 50 characters at maximum. 1.
Page 58 Channel data calculation functions Function calculation is performed. Symbol Example Note Input data CH(X) An error occurs when X: Channel No. Calculation result PCH(X) measured data contains Previous result OCH(X) Data at the last scan (0.1sec error data (±OVER, etc.). before) See “2.
Page 59 Normal integration Integration value is reset at every reference time and interval. Entering a formula ITG(X) X: Channel No. of integration target Calculation detail －T + {(PV + PV ) x (T )} ÷ 2 : Integration result : Last integration result : Integration target data : Last integration target data : Calculation time...
Page 60 5. Dew-point temperature Entering a formula DEW(T#H) T: Channel No. of temperature data, H: Channel No. of relative humidity Dew-point temperature is obtained from the following calculation. t: Temperature data h: Relative humidity data D: Dew-point temperature (1) K = t + 273.15 (2) When t ≥...
Page 61 8. First-order lag filter Entering a formula IIR(X#T) X:Data channel No., T: Time constant [sec] First-order lag filter calculation is processed on the channel X data. Calculation detail {dt ÷ (dt + t)} x (x – d) + d dt: Sampling time t: Time constant x: Current value of channel X d: Last calculation result...
Page 62 11. Broken line approximation Entering a formula LIC(X#A) X: Data channel No. A: Defined broken line approximation table No. "Broken line approximation" can be added in a formula, and the first-order approximation can be performed for up to 30 broken lines. Broken line is defined separately using up to six tables, and the table No.
Page 63 13. Parameter settings (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “Formula”. (3) Move the cursor to the target formula No. with the ▲/▼ keys and press the key. The cursor does not move to parameters other than formula No.
Page 64: Broken Line Approximation Table Settings "Seg.tbl
Broken Line Approximation Table Settings “Seg.Tbl” 8-6. Set the table used when “BrokenLine” is selected as calculation type. Up to six tables can be set, and up to 30 points can be set to each table. For channels selecting “BrokenLine” as calculation type, a table can be selected individually from six options.
Page 65: Chart Speed Settings "Chart
Chart Speed Settings “Chart” 8-7. Set the chart speed. When using remote contacts (optional), see also “13-1. External Operation Settings”. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “Chart”. (3) 3-speed setting is available only when using remote contacts (optional).
Page 66: Dot Printing Settings "Dot
Dot Printing Settings “Dot” 8-8. Whether to perform dot printing (ON/OFF) and the color used for it can be set for channels individually. Six colors are available for dot printing and it can be set arbitrarily. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items).
Page 67: Subtract Printing Settings "Sub Prt
Subtract Printing Settings “Sub Prt” 8-9. Subtract printing can be set using either of the following method: (1) use channel C data as difference between channel A and channel B, or (2) use channel E data as difference between channel D and a reference value. Channels used for subtract printing are also used for normal measurement.
Page 68 2. Parameter settings (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “Sub Prt”. (3) Move the cursor to the target channel with the ▲/▼ keys and press the key. The cursor does not move to parameters other than CH.
Page 69: Dot Printing Interval Settings "Dot.int
8-10. Dot Printing Interval Settings “Dot.Int” Set the dot printing interval. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “Dot.Int”. (3) Press the key to make it available for setting and then select a value. Dot printing interval is approx.
Page 70: Periodic (Data Interval) Data Printing Settings "Dataint
8-11. Periodic (Data Interval) Data Printing Settings “DataInt” In addition to the trace printing on a chart, measured data of each channel can be printed numerically. Measured data can be recorded or printed digitally at desired intervals. Select ON/OFF to enable or disable digital recording/printing for each channel (DIGI.REC) in input type settings described in “8-2.
Page 71: Periodic (Specified Time) Data Printing Settings "Prttime
8-12. Periodic (Specified Time) Data Printing Settings “PrtTime” When the interval described in “8-11. Periodic (Data Interval) Data Printing Settings” is set to “00 : 00”, printing at specified time becomes effective. Time can be specified for up to 24 points and it can be set to ON/OFF individually. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items).
Page 72: List Printing Settings "Listprt
8-13. List Printing Settings “ListPrt” List printing is used to check the set contents. Contents to be printed depend on the list number. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “ListPrt”. (3) Press the key to make it available for setting and then select the list number.
Page 73: Message Printing 1 Settings "Msgprt1
8-14. Message Printing 1 Settings “MsgPrt1” Example of message printing A message consisting of 15 characters at maximum can be printed and up to 20 types of message can be registered. It is also possible to print a registered message in conjunction with the calendar timer or remote contacts (calendar timer and remote contacts should be set separately).
Page 74: Message Printing 2 Settings "Msgprt2
8-15. Message Printing 2 Settings “MsgPrt2” A message consisting of up to 72 characters is printed on a chart with arbitrary timing. Message is registered at the time of printing and the last registered message is shown on the setting window. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items).
Page 75: Recording Format Settings "Prtform
8-16. Recording Format Settings “PrtForm” Set the format for trace printing depending on the intended use. This function is provided to select the format used for trace printing. Input range and its accuracy are determined by the settings made in “8-2. Input Type Settings”. The recording format cannot be set for each individual channel.
Page 76: Auto Range Settings "A.range
8-17. Auto Range Settings “A.Range” When “Auto Range” is selected for recording format, set the related items. There are two types of automatic range-shift: “Normal” and “Overlap”, the former has separate ranges and the latter has ranges overlapping each other partially around the lower/upper limit.
Page 77 * Make sure that the recording format is set to “Auto Range (automatic range-shift)” and then perform the following settings. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “A.Range”. (3) Move the cursor to the target channel with the ▲/▼...
Page 78: Compressed/Expanded Printing Settings "Cmp&Exp
8-18. Compressed/Expanded Printing Settings “Cmp&Exp” When “Comp.&Exp.Print” is selected for recording format, set the related items. A specified area within the chart recording range can be shrunk or expanded. • Individual setting available for channels. • Recording range can be set arbitrarily regardless of the setting of range/chart recording upper and lower limits. •...
Page 79 * Make sure that the recording format is set to “Comp.&Exp.Print (compressed/expanded printing)” and then perform the following settings. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “Cmp&Exp”. (3) Move the cursor to the target channel with the ▲/▼...
Page 80: Zone Printing Settings "Zoneprt
8-19. Zone Printing Settings “ZonePrt” When “Zone Print” is selected for recording format, set the recording area. Recording area can be divided into two areas, and you can select which area you want to use for recording. This is useful in case when overlapping recordings happen. ...
Page 81 * Make sure that the recording format is set to “Zone Print (zone printing)” and then perform the following settings. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “ZonePrt”. (3) Press the key. (4) Move the cursor to the parameter to be set (5) Press the key to make it available for setting and then select or enter a value.
Page 82: Sd Card "Sd Card
 Please note that CHINO holds no responsibilities for losses resulting from damage or data loss of SD card.  Use SD card with 2GB or less memory and format to FAT16. Use CHINO’s SD card sold separately. - 79 -...
Page 83 4. Settings related to measured data save Set the format for recording measured data on SD card, trigger to start/stop recording and measuring interval. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “SD CARD”. (3) Make sure that the cursor is on Setting beside “Recording data-Saving”...
Page 84 [List of Recording data-Saving setting parameters] Parameter Function Default Set value Uses “A4F” extension. Analysis software is Format Select format for recording to SD Text Binary: card required for data replay. Uses “TXT” extension. Data can be replayed Text: with Microsoft Excel as needed. Binary (float): Binary (floating decimal point) Text (float): Text (floating decimal point)
Page 85 5. Saving setting parameters The setting data of the unit can be saved to an SD card. (1) Select “SD CARD” from the menu window (list of setting items). beside “Setting (2) Move the cursor to Save Parameter” and press the key.
Page 86 6. Loading setting parameters The setting data saved to an SD card can be loaded and set into the unit. (1) Select “SD CARD” from the menu window (list of setting items). of “Setting (2) Move the cursor to Load Parameter”...
Page 87 8. SD card maintenance Format SD card or delete old setting files according to the following procedure. (1) Select “SD CARD” from the menu window (list of setting items). Mainte of “SD Card” (2) Move the cursor to and press the key.
Page 88: Usb Engineering Port Settings "Usb
8-21. USB Engineering Port Settings “USB” Using the provided programming software, parameters can be set or changed on a personal computer. This port is connected to PC temporarily to set or change parameters and is not intended for long time connection. Refer to the instruction manual of provided programming software for details.
Page 89: Calendar Timer Settings "Timer
8-22. Calendar Timer Settings “Timer” Alarm relay output ON/OFF or message printing can be executed on a date specified arbitrarily. Up to five dates can be set, and alarm relay output ON/OFF or message No. can be specified for each date. Actual printing is executed in the following order: “Date”, “Time”, “Timer No.”...
Page 90: Fail Output Settings "Failout
8-23. Fail Output Settings “FailOut” Set the alarm operation performed at an activation of system related alarm (chart end, disconnection of input, SD card error or low capacity, low backup battery level or other system error). The SD card low-capacity alarm is activated when the free space on SD card decreases to 3% or lower. The backup battery low-level alarm is activated when the voltage of backup battery for clock drops to 2.0V or lower.
Page 91 [List of FailOut setting parameters] Parameter Function Default Set value Chart End Set alarm operation at detection of Not selected LCD (LCD display), LED (LED indication), chart end E-mail, Relay (relay output) Check a check box of desired item. Chart End Relay No. Set alarm output relay No.
Page 92: Display Settings "Display
8-24. Display Settings “Display” The display mode, channel update interval, brightness and chart illumination can be set. When the display backlight and chart illumination are set to “AUTO” in ON/OFF/AUTO setting, the LCD backlight and chart illumination will be turned off when an unused period reaches three minutes.
Page 93: Measured Value Display Order Settings "D.order
8-25. Measured Value Display Order Settings “D.Order” The order of CH update can be changed for measured value display. When the 6-point display mode is selected, measured value will be displayed in the specified CH No. order. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items).
Page 94: Date And Time Settings "Date
8-26. Date and Time Settings “Date” The unit is equipped with a clock which indicates “year/month/day/hour/minute/second”. The time has been set prior to shipment. Reset it when needed. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “Date”.
Page 95: System Settings "System
8-27. System Settings “System” The system related settings such as enabling/disabling settings are available. You can disable a setting change by keys (Key Lock), clear memory (Initialize), disable/enable zero or span adjustment for dot printing position (Adjust of Rec position) or disable/enable input adjustment (Input Correction) by entering a password. Set these items as a recovery process when the unit does not function properly due to misoperation or other reasons.
Page 96: System Information Display "Sysinfo
8-28. System Information Display “SysInfo” The system information display shows the model, serial number, software version of CPU used (for preamplifier, printer and other application), MAC address (Ethernet specification only) and status of system. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items).
Page 97: Adjustment
9. Adjustment The unit provides three adjustment functions. Perform a suitable adjustment depending on the situation. All adjustments are processed in the software and mechanical adjustment such as trimmer adjustment is not performed. Available adjustments are “trace printing position adjustment”, “input (measurement) adjustment” and “input (measurement) shift adjustment”.
Page 98: Input Adjustment "Inp Adj
Input Adjustment “Inp Adj” 9-2. Perform scale calibration to improve accuracy which may be degraded by the surrounding environment or over time. Zero/span adjustment is performed for input (measured) data of each channel. Before performing this adjustment, enable “Input Correction” according to “8-27. System Settings”. When it is enabled, “Inp Adj” is shown on the menu window (list of setting items).
Page 99: Input Shift Adjustment
9-3. Input Shift Adjustment The amount of shift (parallel shift) for input (measurement) data can be adjusted. This adjustment is intended mainly to correct variance in sensor or input converter. The adjustment can be performed for each channel. There are two types of setting as described below. 1.
Page 100: Wiring And Environment For Input Adjustment
9-4. Wiring and Environment for Input Adjustment 1. Preparation (1) Turn OFF the power switch and perform the wiring depending on the input signal (see the figure below). Connect to the input terminal of the adjustment target channel. (2) Attach the terminal cover. (3) Turn ON the power switch and select the 1-point simultaneous display mode.
Page 101: Engineering Port (Mini-Usb Terminal)
10. Engineering Port (Mini-USB Terminal) An engineering port is provided in the front section of the unit to allow connection to a personal computer. This port is provided to all models as a standard feature. Use a mini-USB cable to connect to a personal computer. Engineering port (mini-USB) Note that this engineering port is designed for temporary communication connection and not intended for always-on connection.
Page 102: Troubleshooting
11. Troubleshooting 11-1. Problems and Remedies The following table lists problems that may occurr on the unit (operations and functions) with description of the symptoms, their possible causes and remedies. Never replace parts to repair or modify the unit. Not only does it fail to repair or modify, but Warning it also may cause electric shock or damage to the unit.
Page 103: Abnormal Measured Value
(thermocouple input only) (2) Make sure that the terminal cover is attached. Important notice If the troubleshooting does not help solving the problem, immediately contact the dealer or your nearest CHINO office and give the following information. (1) MODEL (2) Serial number...
Page 104: Inspection And Maintenance
Do not replace parts other than chart and ribbon cassette by yourself. Not only does it fail to Warning replace properly, but it also may pose dangerous situation. Make sure to contact CHINO’s sales agent for replacement of consumable parts.
Page 105: Disposal
12-3. The battery removal method for the purpose of disposal Do not replace the battery. Doing so might cause damage or malfunction. Caution Do not remove the battery, except when disposing the recorder. 1. Removing the battery Removing the internal chassis in the same direction.
Page 106 (2) Using a tapered, insulated tool, remove the battery from the battery holder. (1) The unit components include a small amount of harmful chemical substance no more than the defined amount by RoHS. (2) The unit must be disposed of by a waste disposal company or in accordance Caution with the local regulations.
Page 107: External Operation Settings "Dig Inp
13. Option 13-1. External Operation Settings “Dig Inp” Using remote contact signal (no-voltage contact: short or open), selection of chart speed or data printing can be executed without operating keys at the operation/set keys section. To use this function, you need to allocate operation to a terminal number.
Page 108 2) Operations allocated to arbitrary terminal numbers ON: short OFF: open Operation name Terminal contact signal 1sec or more Turn ON the terminal No. specified for data printing. Chart recording should be ON. (4) Data printing Data printing can be executed also by keys. While executing data printing, another execution request can be accepted.
Page 109 3. Parameter settings (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “Dig Inp”. (3) Move the cursor to the target remote contact No. with the ▲/▼ keys and press key. The cursor does not move to parameters other than No.
Page 110: Operation Recording Settings "Ope.rec
13-2. Operation Recording Settings “Ope.Rec” * When using this function, do not set dot printing interval settings “Dot.Int” to “Synchro” (see 8-10). If it is set to “Synchro” this function becomes disabled. Operation recording line and remote contact No. The ON/OFF status of the remote contact input (No. 1 to 5: Setting range depending on the specification) can be recorded to chart.
Page 111: Com Port Settings "Com1" And "Com2
13-3. COM Port Settings “COM1” and “COM2” COM port 1 and COM port 2 can be set separately to use them simultaneously. These ports are mainly used to set the unit using PLC or PC, and load measured data. This section describes the things related to settings only. For general handling information, refer to the instruction manual for “Communication Interface”...
Page 112: Ip Address Etc
13-4. IP Address etc… Settings “Ether” Set basic parameters necessary for communication using the Ethernet interface. This section describes the things related to settings only. For general handling information, refer to the instruction manual for “Communication Interface” provided separately. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items).
Page 113: Sntp Settings "Sntp
13-5. SNTP Settings “SNTP” Set SNTP related parameters for Ethernet interface. Specify whether or not to use SNTP, server to be used and query time. When SNTP is set to “ON”, a query is sent to the server according to the setting. When the time is obtained normally, it will be set automatically.
Page 114: E-Mail Settings "E-Mail
13-6. E-mail Settings “E-mail” Set E-mail transmission related parameters for Ethernet interface. E-mail can be sent when alarm or time event occurs. This section describes the things related to settings only. For general handling information, refer to the instruction manual for “Communication Interface”...
Page 115 2. Address setting Set the destination address. E-mail can be sent to up to three different addresses. (1) Pressing the key displays the menu window (list of setting items). (2) Select “E-mail”. (3) Move the cursor to Setting beside “Address” and press the key.
Page 116 3. Transmission condition setting Set the E-mail transmission condition. E-mail can be sent at alarm activation (when alarm is activated on the specified channel), at set time (at every interval from reference time) or at occurrence of event like chart end (see “8-23. Fail Output Settings”).
Page 117: Specifications
14. Specifications  Input specifications Recording interval Normal: Approx. 5sec/point, Fast: Approx. 2.5sec/point Synchro: Linked to chart speed Measurement point Input type [DC voltage] Chart Fan-fold type ±13.8mV, ±27.6mV, ±69.0mV, ±200mV, (Total width 114mm, total length 10m, recordable width 100mm) ±500mV, ±1V, ±5V, ±10V, ±20V, ±50V Recording 0.2%...
Page 118 FUNC1: Function switch 1 consideration EU new battery directive compliant FUNC2: Function switch 2 PFOS compliant ENTER: Register settings CHINO’s environmentally-conscious design compliant MENU: Display settings Packing material Environmentally-friendly materials used ESC: Cancel settings  Reference operating condition ▲: Forward Ambient 23°C ±2°C...
Page 119  Measuring range, rated accuracy and display resolution Reference Display Input type Measuring range Rated accuracy Exception range resolution -13.80 to 13.80mV ±13.8mV 10µV -27.60 to 27.60mV ±27.6mV 10µV -69.00 to 69.00mV ±69.0mV 10µV ±0.1%FS ±1digit ( mV) -200.0 to 200.0mV ±200mV 100µV -500.0 to 500.0mV...
Page 120 Pt100: IEC751 (1995), JIS C 1604-1997 Old Pt100: IEC751 (1983), JIS C 1604-1989, JIS C 1606-1989 JPt100: JIS C 1604-1981, JIS C 1606-1986 Pt50: JIS C 1604-1981 Pt-Co: CHINO  Reference junction compensation accuracy Reference junction compensation accuracy Input type Ambient humidity: range except for Ambient temperature: 23°C±10°C...
Page 121 CHINO CORPORATION 32-8, KUMANO-CHO, ITABASHI-KU, TOKYO 173-8632 Telephone : 81-3-3956-2171 Facsimile : 81-3-3956-0915 Printed in Japan...

Chino AL4000 series Instructions Manual

1 Introduction

2 For Safe Use

3 Model Code List

4 Mounting and Wiring

5 Part Names

6 Operation

7 Factory Default Settings

8 Setting Method

9 Adjustment

10 Engineering Port (Mini-USB Terminal)

11 Troubleshooting

12 Inspection and Maintenance

13 Option

14 Specifications

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