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Define Instruments PRO-CTR200 Manual

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Order Codes
PRO-CTR100 Single display
PRO-CTR200 Dual display
-HV 85-265V AC / 95-370V DC
-LV 15-48V AC / 10-72V DC
Options
-R2 2 x relay outputs
-R4 4 x relay outputs
-A
1 x mA/V analog output
-S2R 1 x RS232 (RJ11 terminal)
-S4S 1 x RS485 (screw terminal)
Copyright © 2016 Defi ne Instruments
PRO-CTR100/200
Counter/Rate Controller
This advanced controller is ideal for a
wide variety of rate monitoring and
batching applications.
It is available with either a single or dual
display, and has a variety of advanced
features, including: batching, batch
count modifi cation, user programmable
input functions, setpoint tracking, set-
point latching and startup inhibit.
Contents
1 - Specifi cations ............................. 2
2 - Display & Front Panel ................ 3
3 - Wiring ........................................ 5
6 - Count Modes ........................... 13
7 - Features ................................... 17
9 - Setpoint Setup ......................... 26
Firmware Version .................... 31
PRO-CTR-MAN-16V03 (0128)
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Order Codes 4 - Input Header Adjustment ..9 PRO-CTR100 Single display 5 - Dimensions & Installation ..11 PRO-CTR200 Dual display 6 - Count Modes ......13 –HV 85–265V AC / 95–370V DC 7 - Features ........17 –LV 15–48V AC / 10–72V DC 8 - Input Setup &...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL Input Relay Output Sensor type Quadrature (x1, x2, x4), Number of relay outputs None, 2 or 4 NPN, PNP or TTL Relay output type 5A form A (3A 240V 3 x counter inputs available AC max or 3A 30V DC max) Input 0–24V DC, 0–30V AC OPTIONAL Analog Output...

  • Page 3: Display & Front Panel

    PRO-CTR100 1 x 6 digits 13mm (0.5") Dimensions (H x W x D) 48 x 96 x 120mm (1.89 x 3.78 x 4.72") PRO-CTR200 2 x 6 digits 10mm (0.4") Panel cutout 45 x 92mm (1.77 x 3.62") Display range 0.1 to 99999.9 DISPLAY &...
  • Page 4 2.2 - Front panel The SP LED's are used to indicate active setpoints. This button is used to access the Input Setup & Calibration menu (Section 8). This button is typically used to save your settings and advance to the next step in the setup process.

  • Page 5: Wiring

    2.4 - Display brightness To adjust the display brightness, press the buttons together from the main display. BRI appears on the display with the current brightness setting. Use the buttons to adjust the LED backlight, and then press to fi nish. WIRING 3.1 - Pinouts 3.1A Relay Output (See 3.3)
  • Page 6 Quadrature encoder (speed & direction) SIGNAL A Phase (A) Supply Ground Phase (B) SIGNAL B Index/Marker SIGNAL C Non-quadrature sensor connections The following diagram shows how multiple sensors can be connected to your input module. Any combination of NPN, TTL and PNP may be used for sensors A, B and C. SENSOR A SIGNAL A SENSOR B...
  • Page 7 3.3 - Wire the relay outputs (if installed) See 3.1A If your controller has relay outputs fi tted, wire them as shown below. Relays can be programmed to operate within the total span range of the controller. See Section 9 to configure your setpoints.
  • Page 8 3.6 - Wire the function pins See 3.1E Connect external switches to enable a function to be executed when its switch is activated. › User 1–3: Activating one of these function pins will execute its user-defined function (as specified in 8.5C–E) User 1 User 2 Test...

  • Page 9: Input Header Adjustment

    INPUT HEADER ADJUSTMENT Defi ne Instruments recommends that you specify your sensor type(s) when you place your order, to avoid unnecessary removal of the input module. 4.1 - Input header settings The analog input board for the PRO–CTR has adjustable headers for Sensor Type (A), Noise Filtering (B) and Excitation Voltage (C).
  • Page 10 4.2 - How to remove the input module If the meter is already installed, remove it from the panel, and unplug all plugs from the back of the unit. Using a small screwdriver or similar implement, press downward into one of the slots at the rear of the case.

  • Page 11: Dimensions & Installation

    DIMENSIONS & INSTALLATION 5.1 - Case dimensions mm (4.72") mm (1.54") (0.16") Cabling Allowance (3.78") (3.62") minimum depth required behind panel mm (6.10") (4.72") (1.54") mm (0.16") Cabling Allowance (1.89") (1.77") minimum depth required behind panel mm (6.10") Copyright © 2016 Defi ne Instruments PRO-CTR-MAN-16V03 (0128)
  • Page 12 5.2 - Installation instructions Prepare the Panel Cutout to Slide the Panel Gasket over the rear of the unit to the back of the 92 x 45mm ±.5 (3.62 x 1.77" ±.02), Meter Faceplate. as shown below. From the front of the panel, insert Allow at least 155mm (6.10") the meter into the Panel Cutout.

  • Page 13: Count Modes

    COUNT MODES 6.1 - Quad x1 Example: Shaft Encoder This is the most commonly used counter function. Depending on the direction of rotation, the A signal either leads or lags the B signal. Primary counter decrements: Pulse Train Direction Clockwise ...
  • Page 14 Primary counter increments: Pulse Train Direction Counter-clockwise  On a rising edge A signal when B is high Primary Counter  On a falling edge A signal when B is low Signal A With A and B signals 90° out-of-phase Signal B 6.3 - Quad x4 Example: Shaft Encoder...
  • Page 15 6.5 - A–B In this mode the A and B signals are linked in a phase relationship. Signal A incre- ments the primary counter on every rising edge, while signal B decrements the pri- mary counter on every rising edge. Primary Primary Counter...
  • Page 16 Primary counter increments: Primary Counter  On a rising edge A signal when B is low Sig A Sig B Primary counter decrements: Primary Counter  On a rising edge A signal when B is high Sig A Sig B 6.8 - Count This mode is particularly useful for multi-input systems.

  • Page 17: Features

    6.10 - RSOFST - Reset to off set and start A, B mode In this mode the primary and secondary counters are reset to the values stored in the meter's reset off set registers, and they continue counting aft er being reset. On a rising edge C signal: ...

  • Page 18: Input Setup & Calibration

    If you are using a dual display (PRO-CTR200), the menu title or text prompt will scroll across the bottom row, and the currently selected option will appear in the top row.
  • Page 19 _ _ _ COUNTER SETUP scrolls across the display, and SKIP appears. Press skip to 8.3, or use the buttons to select: PRM CT (primary counter), B INPT (B input) or C INPT (C input), and then press to enter setup for the selected counter.
  • Page 20 here. (Enter this value with reference to your decimal point position - the controller will auto- matically calculate the correct scale factor for you.) _ _ _ RESET AT POWER UP scrolls across the display, and the current setting appears. Use the buttons to select: NO (count value will be retained at power up), ZERO (count value will be set to zero at power up), or LD VAL (count value will be set to a user defi ned load value at power up - see 8.2G).
  • Page 21 _ _ _ TIME PERIOD FOR RATE DISPLAY scrolls across the display, and the current selection appears. Use the buttons to select: SECS, MINS or HOURS, and then press This parameter allows you to view the eff ective rate over diff erent time periods. For example, if the measurement units are metres, then rate can be viewed in m/sec, m/min or m/hr.
  • Page 22 8.5 now.  If your PRO–CTR has a dual display (PRO-CTR200), continue to 8.4D now. _ _ _ LINE 2 DISPLAY SOURCE scrolls across the bottom row and the currently selected line 2 display source appears in the top row. (Line 2 is the bottom row display for PRO-CTR200).
  • Page 23 8.5 - User programmable input functions This section allows you to assign a custom function to the front panel button, or the rear user input pins (see 3.6). The following functions are available: User programmable input functions NONE No action UNLTCH Unlatch all setpoints* RS PRM...
  • Page 24 _ _ _ USER INPUT 3 scrolls across the display, and the current function appears. This specifi es the operation to be executed when the User 3 pin is activated from the rear of the unit (see 3.6). Referring to the table above, use the buttons to select a function, and then press 8.6 - Analog output setup _ _ _ ANALOG OUTPUT SETUP scrolls across the display, and SKIP appears.
  • Page 25 _ _ _ CAL HIGH ANALOG OUTPUT scrolls across the display. A calibration num- ber displayed in internal units (mA/V) appears. Using the buttons, calibrate your high analog output as required, and press 8.7 - Serial setup _ _ _ SERIAL SETUP scrolls across the display, and SKIP appears. If your control- ler does not have a serial port installed, (or you do not wish to confi gure your serial options now), please press to skip to 8.8.

  • Page 26: Setpoint Setup

    8.8 - Edit CAL PIN number _ _ _ EDIT CAL PIN NUMBER scrolls across the display, and SKIP appears. Press to skip and return to the operational display, or the button and then to ENTER and change your PIN number. _ _ _ ENTER NEW CAL PIN NUMBER scrolls across the display, and the current PIN (default 1) appears.
  • Page 27 9.2 - Setpoint setup _ _ _ EDIT SETPOINT scrolls across the display, and SKIP appears. Press to skip to 9.3, or use the buttons to select a setpoint to edit from 1–5, and then press . Remember that: › SP 1 is a special use batch setpoint ›...
  • Page 28 _ _ _ SETPOINT TYPE scrolls across the display, and the setpoint type for the selected setpoint appears. Using the buttons, select: NORMAL, TIMED or LATCHD (latched), and then press  If you selected TIMED or LATCHD, skip to 9.2I now. ...
  • Page 29 _ _ _ BREAK DELAY scrolls across the display, and the current break delay value for the selected setpoint appears. This is the time delay between setpoint de- activation, and when the relay turns off . Adjust this value in 0.1 second incre- ments using the buttons, and then press ...
  • Page 30 _ _ _ RESET EDGE scrolls across the display, and the current selection appears. The defi nes the reset edge which must occur in order to trigger the 'Reset Ac- tion' selected in 9.2M. Use the buttons to select: NONE, MAKE (make edge, relay energises), BREAK (break edge, relay de-energises) or BOTH (make and break edges).

  • Page 31: Setpoint Direct Access

    SETPOINT DIRECT ACCESS If none of the setpoints have their direct access option enabled then this feature will be disabled and the button will not respond to a short button press. (See 9.2Q.) Begin by pressing the button for less than 3 seconds. The name of the fi rst access-enabled setpoint will appear in and the current value for that setpoint will appear.

  • Page 32: A - Appendix A - Serial Modes

    APPENDIX A - SERIAL MODES A.1 - Custom ASCII mode Custom ASCII is a simple, custom protocol that allows connection to various PC con- fi guration tools. ('Custom ASCII' diff ers from the 'Modbus (ASCII)' protocol used by some devices.) Custom ASCII command strings must be constructed in this order: <Start>...
  • Page 33 message string. If '$' is used, a 50ms minimum delay is inserted before a reply is sent. If '*' is used, a 2ms minimum delay is inserted before a reply is sent. Custom ASCII Read/Write Examples Example Description Read display value from all controllers, 50ms delay. S15R$ Read display value from controller address 15, 50ms delay.
  • Page 34 it responds by sending a carriage return/line feed (CR/LF) back to the host. If the instruction was a read command, the CR/LF follows the last character in the ASCII string. If it was a write command, CR/LF is the only response sent back. The host must wait for this before sending further commands to the controller.
  • Page 35 A.3 - Ranger A mode Ranger A is a continuous output, used to drive remote displays and other instru- ments in the Rinstrum™ range. (Ranger is a trade name belonging to Rinstrum Pty Ltd.) Ranger A output strings are constructed as shown: <Start>...
  • Page 36 Defi ne Instruments New Zealand (Head Offi ce) United States (Dallas, TX) 10B Vega Place, Rosedale, Ph: 214.926.4950 Auckland 0632, New Zealand sales@defi neinstruments.com PO Box 245 Westpark Village, www.defi neinstruments.com Auckland 0661, New Zealand Ph: +64 (9) 835-1550 | Aus: 1800 810-820 South Africa (Johannesburg) Fax: +64 (9) 835-1250 Ph: 087 945 2700...

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