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• Be sure to follow the warnings, cautions and notices. If they are not observed, serious injury or malfunction may occur. • Specifications of the LMD-100 and the contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notice. • Care has been taken to assure that the contents of this instruction manual are correct, but if there are any doubts, mistakes or questions, please inform our sales department.
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• This instrument must be used under the conditions and environment described in this manual. Shinko Technos Co., Ltd. does not accept liability for any injury, loss of life or damage occurring due to the instrument being used under conditions not otherwise stated in this manual.
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• Use the solderless terminal with an insulation sleeve in which the M3 screw fits when wiring the LMD-100. • The terminal block of this instrument is designed to be wired from the left side. The lead wire must be inserted from the left side of the terminal, and fastened with the terminal screw.
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• Do not touch live terminals. This may cause electric shock or problems in operation. • Turn the power supply to the LMD-100 OFF before retightening the terminal. Working or touching the terminal with the power switched ON may result in severe injury or death due to Electric Shock.
The LMD-100 has the following major functions. (1) Data logging The LMD-100 saves data such as PV, SV, OUT1 MV, OUT2 MV and controller status (output, alarm, etc.) on the CF card with CSV format. Data on the CF card can be edited on spreadsheet applications like EXCEL.
1.2 System configuration System configuration of the LMD-100 is shown below. System configuration example 1 LMD-100 DCL-33A (Max 16 units) RS-485 (Max 1.2km) (Fig. 1.2-1) System configuration example 2 Host computer Communication converter (IF-400) RS-232C RS-485 LMD-100, C5 (No.0) DCL-33A (Max 16 units) LMD-100, C5 (No.1)
Model and option codes are indicated as shown below. (e.g.) LMD-100, IP, TC Option codes are punctuated with a comma. IP: Dust-proof/Drip-proof (IP66) TC: Electrical shock protection terminal cover Model: LMD-100 [96 x 96 x 100mm (W x H x D)] Option codes (Table 2.2-1) Code Name...
3 Name and functions of sections (19) (18) (17) (16) (15) (11) (14) (12) (13) (Fig. 2-1) (1) PV display Indicates PV of the connected controller, or setting characters during the setting mode with the red LED. (2) SV display Indicates SV or each set value during the setting mode of the controller with the green LED.
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The yellow LED lights during Serial communication (TX output) with the controller. (9) CNTL COM ERR indicator (Controller communication error indicator) The red LED lights when communication errors occur during Serial communication between the LMD-100 and any controller(s). (10) (Channel) key The channel number indication can be switched manually with this key if “Manual...
4. Mounting to the control panel 4.1 Site selection This instrument is intended to be used under the following environmental conditions (IEC61010-1): Overvoltage category , Pollution degree 2 Ensure the mounting location corresponds to the following conditions: (1) A minimum of dust, and an absence of corrosive gases (2) No flammable, explosive gases (3) No mechanical vibrations or shocks (4) No exposure to direct sunlight, an ambient temperature of 0 to 50...
Mountable panel thickness is 1 to 8mm. Insert the LMD-100 from the front of the control panel. For the IP option, fitting the waterproof cover to the control panel cutout, mount it between the panel and the face of the LMD-100. (Fig. 4.4-1) Waterproof cover Cover...
5. Wiring Warning Turn the power supply to the instrument off before wiring or checking. Working or touching the terminal with the power switched on may result in severe injury or death due to Electric Shock. Moreover, the instrument must be grounded before the power supply to the instrument is turned on.
(Recommended fuse: Time-lag fuse, rated voltage 250V AC, rated current 2A) • When wiring, keep power lines away from communication lines. 5.2.1 Wiring example of power supply, error output and external operation input Power supply LMD-100 Error output External operation input (Fig. 5.2.1-1)
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5.2.2 Wiring example of Serial communication RS-485 (connection to controller) (1) DCL-33A (Fig. 5.2.2-1) Connection between LMD-100 and DCL-33A Use CDM communication cable (sold separately). Connect CDM modular plug to DCL-33A modular jack. For CDM “Y” terminal connection, refer to the following.
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Be sure to ground FG terminal. Recommended cable: OTSC-VB 2PX0.5SQ (made by Onamba Co., Ltd.) or equivalent (Use a twisted pair cable.) Wiring example between LMD-100 and ACS-13A (Fig. 5.2.2-2) Terminal numbers for connection differ depending on a controller model as follows. LMD-100...
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(3) NCL-13A (Fig. 5.2.2-3) Connection between LMD-100 and NCL-13A Connect YA (-) to YA (-), YB (+) to YB (+) and SG to SG respectively, using the communication cable CFP-C5 (sold separately). Connection between NCL-13A units Connect bus plug to bus plug.
After power-on, the PV display indicates “ ” for approx. 5 seconds. (Fig. 6.2-1) After that, the LMD-100 reads PV, SV and alarm status of the connected controller, and indicates them for each channel (in the case of automatic switching of the channel number, the channel is automatically switched every 2 seconds.).
6.4 Basic operation SV setting (e.g. 100 ) is used for purposes of explanation of basic operation. To set (or select) each setting item, use the key, then register the value with key. Press the key twice in the PV/SV display mode or Data logging mode.
• Selects controller type connected to the LMD-100. • Selection item : DCL-33A : JCS-33A, JCM-33A, JCR-33A, JCD-33A : NCL-13A : JCL-33A : ACS-13A MEMO Number of controllers 1 unit • Sets the number of controller units connected to the LMD-100. • Setting range: 1 to 16...
6.6 Logging condition setting mode Logging date, time, logging item, logging cycle, etc. can be set for data logging. Press the key for approx. 3 seconds while holding down the key in the PV/SV display mode or Data logging mode. The unit will proceed to Logging condition setting mode.
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Display Name, Function, Setting range Default value OUT2 MV logging Not effective MEMO • Selects OUT2 MV logging. Not available during data logging. • Selection item: : Not effective : Effective Status logging Not effective MEMO • Selects status logging. Not available during data logging.
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• Selects the communication speed equal to that of the host computer. • To communicate with the controllers, the communication speed of the host computer and LMD-100 should be set to 19200bps. Note: Available only when C5 option is added • Selection item:...
(SV setting) cannot be performed until all connected controllers SV changes are completed.] • If set values are changed from the controller side, the LMD-100 reads and saves the sending items the LMD-100 already has. Sending items of the LMD-100:...
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Display Name, Function, Setting range OUT2 proportional band MEMO • Sets OUT2 proportional band of the connected controllers. OUT2 becomes ON/OFF action when set to 0.0. If D option is not added to the controller, or if OUT1 is ON/OFF action, the SV display is unlit, and this setting is impossible.
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Manual reset MEMO • Sets the reset value manually for the connected controller. For control actions other than P and PD, the SV display is unlit, and this setting is impossible. Available only when DCL-33A, NCL-13A, JCL-33A is selected during Controller model selection. •...
6.8 Sub setting mode Set value lock and AT/Auto-reset for the connected controller can be set. Press the key while holding down the key in the PV/SV display mode or Data logging mode. The unit will proceed to the Sub setting mode. To set (or select) each setting item, use the key.
6.9 All set values reading mode Reads all set values of the connected controllers. Press the key for approx. 3 seconds while holding down the keys in the PV/SV display mode. The unit proceeds to the All set values reading mode. During data logging or setting mode, it is impossible to proceed to this mode.
6.10 Operation flowchart MEMO Power ON Warm-up indication Data logging mode MEMO PV/SV display mode CF card LOCK switch (logging indicator) lights/flashes. key (Approx.1sec) Main setting mode Sub setting mode Set value Integral time Set value MEMO MEMO MEMO memory lock number Derivative...
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Each setting mode • During setting mode, logging with the key cannot be started. However, logging can be stopped by pressing the key for approx. 1sec. • If the key is pressed for approx. 3sec during setting mode, the unit reverts to the PV/SV display mode.
Turn the power supply to the LMD-100 and connected controllers ON. For 5 seconds after the power is turned on, the PV display indicates [ After that, the LMD-100 reads PV, SV and alarm status of the connected controllers. If automatic switching is selected, the channel number is automatically switched every 2 seconds, indicating PV, SV and alarm status.
7.3 CF card insertion (1) Insert the CF card with the rim toward you. See (Fig. 7.3-1). The groove width of the top and bottom of the card differ so that the CF card will be inserted correctly. However, do not insert the card forcibly in the wrong direction. After insertion, the card should protrude approx.
20 (Contact from Closed to Open). 7.5.3 CF card file Every time the LMD-100 starts data logging, LMD-100 writes the data in a new file. When logging data reaches 65,000 lines, the file is closed and a new file is opened for data writing, considering editing on spreadsheet applications.
7.5.4 File limits A maximum of 170 files can be saved in the CF card. If the number of files exceeds 170, an error message (Excess CF card memory capacity) appears on the PV display regardless of the remaining memory capacity in the CF card.
7.7 How to edit CF card data on the personal computer To edit the CF card data on the PC, the CF card Reader/Writer is required. (1) Insert the CF card into the CF card Reader/Writer. (2) Select the data in the CF card. The following shows an example using Windows XP.
• Please format the CF card on the LMD-100. • When formatting on the Windows, use the FAT16. Clears all data in the CF card, and formats the card on the LMD-100. The card can also be formatted on Microsoft Windows using commercially available CF card Reader/Writer.
SV changes are completed.] If set values are changed from the controller side If set values are changed from the controller side, the LMD-100 reads and saves the sending items the LMD-100 already has:...
If SV is changed, the SV in the Set value memory number will also be changed. If the controllers connected to the LMD-100 are not under the same condition, broadcast setting is not always possible. To release Broadcast setting function, press the key for approx.
8.2 Self-diagnosis The CPU is monitored by a watchdog timer, and when an abnormal status is found on the CPU, all outputs are turned off and the LMD-100 is switched to warm-up status. 8.3 Error indication while accessing the CF card...
2 seconds, and the LMD-100 reverts to the PV/SV display mode without updating set values. At this time, the LMD-100 reads all set values of the controllers, sets them on the LMD-100 to make values even.
External memory device Media : Recommended CF cards: CF card included and also sold separately by Shinko Techos Co., Ltd. Type I (thickness 3.3mm) Maximum capacity: 2GB Format : FAT16 (For commercially available CF card, it may be FAT32)
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If the error message is released, all set values are read. Logging : The LMD-100 constantly reads data from the connected controller, and writes it on the CF card every logging cycle. If the LMD-100 cannot save data due to communication failure, there will be no data on the CF card.
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If front key “LOCK” is selected during setting mode, keys can be operated until the setting mode ends. ERR (error) output If errors occur during data logging, if the CF card is defective, when the LMD-100 battery runs down, or if the key is pressed without setting time, ERR output is turned ON.
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[When a lot of controllers are connected, operations at the next setting mode (SV setting) cannot be performed until all connected controllers SV changes are completed.] If set values are changed from the controller side, the LMD-100 reads and saves the sending items the LMD-100 already has:...
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5-digit indication function When PV or SV is 5-digit number, the indication will be as follows. • (e.g.) 10000 : [ ] and [ ] are alternately indicated. • (e.g.) –2000 : [ ] and [ ] are alternately indicated. •...
9.2 Optional specifications Communication function (Option code: C5) Data of the LMD-100 and the connected controllers can be read and set from the external computer or PLC, etc. Cable length : Maximum communication distance 1.2km Cable resistance: Within 50 (Terminator is not necessary or 120 or more on one side.)
• Communication protocol of the controller does not coincide with that of the LMD-100(Shinko protocol).(p.19) • Communication speed of the controller does not coincide with that of the LMD-100 (19200bps). (p.19) • The instrument numbers are duplicated in multiple controllers. (p.19) There are setting items which Check the controller model.
11. Character table Photocopiable material [Main setting mode] Display Setting item Default value Data MEMO Set value memory number MEMO Alarm 1 value MEMO OUT1 proportional band MEMO OUT2 proportional band MEMO Integral time MEMO Derivative time MEMO MEMO OUT1 proportional cycle MEMO OUT2 proportional cycle MEMO...
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[Controller setting mode] Display Setting item Default value Data Controller model DCL-33A MEMO Number of controllers MEMO [Data logging condition setting mode] Display Setting item Default value Data MEMO Year 0 (2000) MEMO Month 1 (January) MEMO 1 (1st) MEMO Hour 0 hours MEMO...
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Display Setting item Default value Data MEMO Logging auto-start timer (end) 00:00 MEMO Logging cycle 10 seconds MEMO CF card used memory indication MEMO CF card format No format MEMO CF card format confirmation No format External MEMO External operation input (LOG) priority operation input (LOG) has priority...
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For any inquiries about this unit, please contact the shop where you purchased the unit after checking the following. [Example] • Model --------------------------- LMD-100 • Option --------------------------- IP • Serial number ----------------- No. xxxxxx In addition to the above, please let us know the details of the malfunction, if any, and the operating conditions.
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