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  • Page 1 Universal Amplifier/Digitiser User Manual MICRON METERS www.micronmeters.com metersinfo@micronmeters.com...
  • Page 2 Figure 2.10 Stainless Steel Panel Mount & Programming Display Module, Dimensions & Mounting Points ....9 Figure 2.11 LCS Stainless Steel Panel Cut Out ..................10 Figure 2.12 Connection & Fitting Details for the Surface Mounted Amplifier (UAB) ......... 10 Programmers for Surface Mount Variants ................... 11 Figure 2.13 LP1 On-Board Programmer Unit ..................
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table 7.12 ..........................47 Figure 7.2 Frequency Unity Scale Inputs .................... 47 RPM ............................47 Table 7.13 RPM Unity Scale ......................47 Figure 7.3 RPM Unity Scale Range ....................48 Count/Rate Scaling & Scaling/Rate ....................48 Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 4 UAB Universal Amplifier ........................ 54 SMP Surface Mount Process Indicator & Controller ................55 CE Approvals ..........................56 Instrument Setup Record Sheet ....................... 57 W A R R A N T Y .......................... 57 Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction To The Universal Process Amplifier System

    Chapter 1 Introduction To The Universal Process Amplifier System The Mantracourt Electronics Universal Process Amplifier System is based upon a concept of modular construction. By adopting such a concept, it is possible to offer a great deal of flexibility of construction, to meet the wide and varying needs of system building.
  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Installation

    Miniature- twin -round Diameter: 5.2 mm Capacitance/m: core to core 230 pF & core to shield 215 pF Environmental Requirements UAB units can operate in any industrial environment provided the following limits are not exceeded at the point of installation: Operating -10 ºC to 50 ºC...
  • Page 7: Terminal Connections

    110V AC, 50/60Hz 9-30V DC, 50/60Hz (Not RUA) Terminal Connections Connection between the UAB modules and input/output signals, are made via screw connections to the rear of the rack, or edge of the UAB in Surface Mount Versions. (See Figure 2.1)
  • Page 8: Section 1 -The Rack (Rua) Variant

    Section 1 -The Rack (RUA) Variant Figure 2.1 - Rear view of Rack (RUA2) Figure 2.2 UAB Rear Connection Figure 2.3 The 32 Way A & C Terminals (DIN41612) Connections Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 9: Figure 2.4 Rack Module Layout

    3.ABS Cased Versions are available without a display and programming module mounted on the lid. Programmed through the internal FCC socket on the UAB, (using an LP2 Hand Held Programmer see Figure 2.13) or the remote LP1 On Board Programmer see Figure 2.14...
  • Page 10: Figure 2.8 The Ip65-Abs Case (Lab) Dimensions & Mounting Points

    Module, Dimensions & Mounting Points 4mm M4 studs x 12mm for mounting. Sealing is provided by a Neoprene gasket For LCD max cable length = 2 meters. For LCDR max cable length = 100 meters Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 11: Figure 2.11 Lcs Stainless Steel Panel Cut Out

    LCB module & therefore has no separate input module 15 Way field screw connection for input, contacts & AN-OP For DIN mounting cut off WATCHDOG LED PCB on white line Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 12: Programmers For Surface Mount Variants

    Programmers for Surface Mount Variants Figure 2.13 LP1 On-Board Figure 2.14 LP2 Remote hand Held Programmer Unit Programmer Unit (UAB) Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Power Supplies

    Chapter 3 Power Supplies There are three types of power supply available within the UAB system. The rack versions RUA1 and RUA2 are served by a common power supply, which offers power to the 12 channels in the case of the RUA1 and 8 channels for the RUA2.
  • Page 14: Figure 3.1 Power Supply Ls1 Connections

    The LS3 power supply is a 'plug in' module supplying 9 to 30 Volts DC. Similar in characteristics to the LS1 with regard to power and current ratings. The module is not reverse polarity protected and will require similar protection at installation. Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 15: Chapter 4 Input Modules

    10V Excite 24V Excite 24V Excite 24V Excite 5-25V VAR Excite 5-25V VAR Excite 5-25V VAR Excite Figure 4.1 The UADC1 & UADCA1 Modules Figure 4.2 The UALV1 - LVDT Module Rear Panel Connections Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 16: Figure 4.3 Lvdt Switch Settings

    WARNING: ENSURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF BEFORE MAKING CONNECTION TO THE UAB 1. Connect the thermocouple to the UAB terminal as shown in Figure 4.6 Note: If the thermocouple has a floating input, connect terminal 1 to ground. 2. The external cold junction sensor is always connected between input terminals 4 and 6. If no external sensor is used, link terminals 4 &...
  • Page 17: Figure 4.5 Uat1 & 2

    Figure 4.6 Thermocouple Connectors The UAPT Connecting the Resistance Thermometer Module Connect the resistance thermometer to the UAB terminals as shown in Figure 4.8 using the terminals appropriate to 2, 3 and 4 wire connections. Note: It is recommended that 4 core-screened cable be used for this connection with terminal 6 used for screen and ground.
  • Page 18: Figure 4.8 Rtd Connections

    Note: It is important that the UAFLC is powered up with the strain gauge connected to the input as the A/D performs an Autocal of its own on power up. SW1 mV/V 1.25 10.0 20.0 50.0 100.0 200.0 x = ON - = OFF mV/V = ±mV/V nominal full range gain within ±3% Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 19: Fast Strain Gauge The (Uaflc) Module

    Scale factors can be applied to this function using a scale factor 'SF', a division factor 'DF' and a display offset 'OFFS'. The analogue output, relays and printer take their value from the function selected at 'Ab’. Figure 4.11 the UADIA Modules Figure 4.12 UADIA Connections Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 20: Chapter 5 Output Modules

    Important Note 2: When changing the value of OA to, or from ’32; it is necessary to power the unit off and back on again as a restart. See Note with regard to calibrations on Chapter 7 ‘Method of Calculating OPL & OPH from any known output and Display’ Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 21: Section 2 - Digital Output Modules

    The latching facility allows the relay module output to held until the reset externally Latching is applied to the status of the relay SP1 or SP2. For programming details refer to Chapter 7 Table 7.14 Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 22: Figure 5.3 Rr1 Module

    The Channel 4 Way Screw Wire Colour from REMC1 Signal NO 1 Violet & Yellow Com 1 NO 2 Black Com 2 Blue DATA Connection to the Surface Mount/DIN Rail version - UAI ²C(S) Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 23: Figure 5.5 Installation Of Lr1

    Integrity is ensured by pre-programmed default parameters, should a loss of communications with the host unit occur. Connection and Baud rate setting details are shown in the following module diagrams: - Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 24: Figure 5.7 Lc1 Current Loop

    4. At 19,200 Baud, max. cable length is 100m metres, using cable type BICC H8085. LC3 Isolated RS232/485 Communications Module Figure 5.9 LC3 Isolated RS232/485~Mode Connections Note: When multi dropping in RS485 mode, the last device should be fitted with LK2, which acts as a 120R- terminating resistor. Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 25: Figure 5.10 Connecting Multiple Units On Rs485

    1. Terminate the receiver with 140R in place of the usual 120R 2. Fit a 1.5K from the receive negative to the receiver +5V supply, or a 3K3 to the +12V supply. 3. Fit a 1.5K from the receive positive to the receiver supply Ground. Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 26: Rc1 Communications Current Loop Module Connections

    9 way ‘D’ type socket with 9 way ‘D’ type socket (RED) identifier (BLUE) for channels 2-12 supplied with RC1 Figure 5.14 RC1 Baud Rate Selection Baud rate is selected by a link header (SW1) Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 27: Rc3 Rs232/485 Communication Connectors

    RC3 module. Channel 1 is terminated by links LK1 & LK2 on back plane. Figure 5.16 RC3 RS232/485 Communication Connections Note: The last device may be terminated by 120R resistor by fitting LK2 on RC3 module. LK1 on RC3 must not be fitted for multi-drop applications. Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 28: Section 4 Serial Communication Protocol

    It is most important that the byte preceding the checksum must have its most significant bit set to signify the end of data. The Process Amplifier works out its own checksum and, if it disagrees with the received one, a not acknowledge (NAK) message is returned. Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 29: Communications Commands

    Where Chksum = Station number EXOR with 081H. Example: To obtain a complete dump of the variables in the Process Amplifier whose Station number is 47 send the following Data:- 0FFH, 02FH, 081H, 0AEH Note MS Bit Set Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 30 = The following EXOR’d with each other, Station number, command number, MSN, NMSN, NLSN, LSN with MSBIT set Example: To change SP1 to 200.0 on a Process Amplifier whose station number are 47. The following data is sent. Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 31 Where CHKSUM = Station Number EXOR with 094H Example: To output a relay reset to an Process Amplifier whose Station Number is set to 47 0FFH, 02FH, 094H, 0BBH Note MS BIT SET For response by Process Amplifier see 'Response to Commands 3 to 22' Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 32 The output from the Process Amplifier is an ASCII string of sixteen characters the last one being C.R. The first four characters are the Station No. (with leading zeros if necessary) followed by a space. The label then follows Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 33 Station No. incorrect label DATA sent to Process Amplifier Data returned from Process Amplifier CR xxx SP1 = 100.0 Station No..label numerical value CR xxx SP3 = 100.0 Station No., incorrect label numerical value Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 34: Process Amplifier Printer Format

    Additional Mnemonics for the Printer Operation: When the printer option is fitted further mnemonics are included in the normal range. After the dP r mnemonic are the following: - Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 35 A range of numbers 0 to 19,999 is available. Any sequential number logging activity can be preset as desired, between these numbers. The number will reset to zero after 19,999. The log number is not saved on power fail and resets to zero on power up. Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 36: Chapter 6 The Amplifier Displays

    On-Board display module (LP1) with nylon stand off pillars, onto the main pcb, using the same FCC socket. The layout of the keypad remains similar throughout. Figure 6.3 Programmer Unit Panel Layout (LP1) Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 37: Control Panel Guide

    A Large Keypad Panel Mount Display is also available which can be mounted to the lid of the ABS case of the surface mount amplifier, or with the necessary driver hardware, can be fitted to a stainless steel panel and used remotely. Figure 6.4 Programmer Unit Panel Layout Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 38: Figure 6.5 Display Module Connections And Switch Settings

    Enables all Program Keys d b c & a Enables e and f Function Keys Enables g and h Function Keys Forces display to always be GROSS VALUE only Forces display to always be NET VALUE only Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 39: Chapter 7 Programming The Amplifiers

    Gives fail safe operation of any alarm combination, High-High, High-Low, Low-High & Low- Low. (Chapter 5 refers) Also selects whether analogue outputs controlled by display module or PID element in CPU Inversion of the analogue output. Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 40 Input High -19999 to +19999 For linear analogue inputs, used to set the required display reading when an analogue input is at its maximum value.Or Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 41 Used to set the display value at which the maximum analogue output is required. Input Select 0 to 65 Used to set up the UAB for the input to be monitored. (See Sections 2-4 of this Chapter) dP-r Decimal range 0 to 61 To set the required position of the Point &...
  • Page 42: Configurable Parameters For Uaflc - Fast Strain Gauge Input Module

    Scrolling through the Set Points and In Flight settings until ‘PASS’ is displayed accesses the number. At this point, it is necessary to enter either the factory set number 1111 in D2 - D5 positions, or the password number specifically ordered by the customer. Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 43: Section 2 - Setting The Conditions For Linear Inputs

    Max input = Highest measurable value of input PCB fitted Display span = Highest required display value -minus lowest required display value. Example: Using a 4.20mA input PCB requiring a display of 200 at 6mA and 8000 at 12mA Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 44: Input Calibration Routine

    Section 3 - The Temperature Input Modules (UAT1 & UAT2) The UAB provides very accurate temperature measurement from thermocouple or resistance thermometer inputs. The microprocessor line arises the input signal with accuracy ensured by the application of a polynomial expression.
  • Page 45: Table 7.4 - Thermocouple Input Codes

    4. Using a reference thermometer, placed so that it is measuring the cold junction sensor temperature, allow the sensor & thermometer to reach thermal equilibrium. Note this temperature. 5. Note the temperature that the UAB display is reading, the difference between the two noted values should be entered into IPL.
  • Page 46: Section 4 - The Rate/Totaliser Input Module (Uartl)

    Depending upon the rate of the frequency, RPM or period to be measured or the maximum desired count of the totaliser, it will be necessary to select the prescaler by setting the DIL switches on SW2 as shown in the Table 7.7 below. (See the UARTL layout Figure 4.4) Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 47: Rate Measurement

    0.3µS 0.03µS NB: These tables only apply when the scale factor is set to unity and the offset is zero. Frequency Frequency measurements from 0.48Hz to 50KHz can be monitored be means of prescaler. Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 48: Rpm

    28.8 x 1000 Range 1999.9 19999 19999 x100 3000 x 1000 28.8 x 1000 28.8 x100 to Optimum 28.8 to 500 29 to 7000 28.8 x 10 to 3000 x 1000 7000 x100 700 x 10 Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 49: Count/Rate Scaling & Scaling/Rate

    250 litres per minute is required. Scale Factor - IPSF = 250 - 46 710 - 139 0.3573 Therefore IPSF = 0.3573 Offset Factor - IPOF = 250 - (0.3573 x 710) = -3.683 Therefore IPOF = - 3.683 Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 50: Rtl Module Inputs

    Hysteresis (HYS) Once a Hysteresis value has been set, it will be applied to both set points entered. It is effective for both normal and inverted action. Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 51: Latching Outputs (Ol)

    To set the proportional band, display (Pb) and enter the required operating band in terms of the displayed units as described in Chapter 3. When PB is selected, the Relay 1 (SP1) is used by the PID as a time proportional output. Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 52: Pid Empirical Tuning

    Set OPL to 1000 and OPH to 6500 It will be necessary to determine OPL and OPH by graphical or mathematical means if the known display values do not coincide with the minimum and/or maximum analogue output. Figure 7.5 Analogue Output Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 53: Method Of Calculating Opl & Oph From Any Known Output & Display Values

    Universal Amplifier in its surface mount configuration only.) Although output scaling follows a similar procedure to that of the standard analogue outputs, the re calibration adjustments required to the fast analogue output module are shown in the following diagram: Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 54: Figure 7.7 Showing The Potentiometers For Gain & Offset Adjustment

    An offset can be achieved by increasing the values of both OPL and OPH, and the gain by increasing the range between OPL and OPH. Figure 7.7 Showing the Potentiometers for Gain & Offset Adjustment Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 55: Chapter 8 Order Codes

    ABS Case or DIN Rail Mounting Inputs 0 to 10Volts UADCV1 0-20mA DC Volts UADCA1 LDVT Input UALV1 Temperature Input Type K UAT1 Type J UAT2 PT100 UAPT Rate/Totaliser UARTL Fast Strain Gauge UAFLC Mantracourt Electronics Limited UAB User Manual...
  • Page 56: Smp Surface Mount Process Indicator & Controller

    ABS Case with plain ABS Lid Stainless Steel Case 220 x 160 x 85mm Die Case 220 x 160 x 85mm DIN Rail Mounting fixture for the LCB/UAB Transparent Plastic Case Lid for ABS Case Accessories Conformal Coating of PCBs...
  • Page 57: Ce Approvals

    As (LCDR) with backlight LCDR/BL Mounting & Cases ABS Case prepared for PCB with front label (no PCB fitted) DIN Rail Mounting fixture for the LCB/UAB Stainless Steel mounting for display PCB Accessories Conformal Coating of PCBs VisualLink SCADA Software Full Version...
  • Page 58: Instrument Setup Record Sheet

    If the 'Mantracourt' product you purchase appears to have a defect in material or workmanship or fails during normal use within the period, please contact your Distributor, who will assist you in resolving the problem. If it is necessary to return the product to 'Mantracourt' please include a note stating name, company, address, phone number and a detailed description of the problem.

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