B. Process Variable ............... 17 C. Digital Inputs ..............18 D. Remote Setpoint Indicator ..........19 Wiring the 531 Outputs ..............19 A. CV Output ................. 19 B Mechanical Relay Output ..........19 C Solid State Relay (Triac) Output ........19 D.
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SECURITY ................35 SER. COMM................36 OPERATION ................37 Parameter Value Charts ..............39 CHAPTER 6 531 APPLICATIONS ..............45 531 Operation ................. 45 Alarms..................... 46 Digital Inputs ................... 50 Watchdog Monitor ................51 Process Variable and Setpoint ............51 Input Linearization ................
The 531 has three digital display areas, two of which offer up to 9 characters of performance. true alphanumerics. The bright, crisp vacuum fluorescent displays offer better readability than any other display technology.
Introduction BASIC OPERATION There are three operating modes for the 531: ORDER CODE * 531 - OUTPUT 1 — ORDER CODE (ALARM ONLY) None ..................0 Mechanical relay ............... 1 Solid state relay (1 amp triac) ...........3 DC logic (SSR drive) ..............4 OPTIONS ENTER “0”...
Manual Mode. An operator provides manual output to the controlled de- vice. Both the SP and the CV can be altered, and the 531 can be transferred to either of the other two operating modes.
Compare the product number on the unit label to the Order alter the Model Number displayed Code in Chapter 1 for more information. A “smart menu” feature of the 531 al- upon power-up from the original the lows only those messages relevant to your individual hardware (and software) Product Code on the label.
Exits the configuration (set up) Key does not light. menus and returns station to DISPLAY operating mode. Provides entry into the OPERA- 531 is in configuration (set up) MENU mode. TION set up menu. Acknowledges alarms. An acknowledgable alarm exists.
This will be a bumpless transfer. To transfer from Automatic/Manual Mode to Host Mode 1. Press the HOST key. The 531 will transfer to Host Mode as long as the CV signal is valid (otherwise, it remains in the previous mode).
IMPORTANT! Alarms can be used to provide warnings of unsafe conditions. powering up, all alarms will be reset ac- Therefore, all 531 operators must know how the alarms are configured, how to cording to their power-up configuration react to alarm conditions, and the consequences of acknowledging (noting and (see Chapter 6).
Hardware CHAPTER 3 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION The 531 hardware configuration determines which outputs are available and NOTE: the types of indicator signals that will be used. If you would like your controller con- figured at the factory, please consult Your station comes factory set with the following: an application engineer.
Hardware Process Variable Indicator Type The 531 will accept several different types of Process Variable Signals. You specify the type of signal by adjusting the PV jumper location on the Micro- controller Circuit Board, as shown in Figure 3.2. You will also need to set the particular sensor range in the software (Chapter 5).
4. REMOVE JUMPERS 7. Carefully insert and align screws. Tighten them until the bezel is seated firmly against the gasket. Do not overtighten. 531 User's Manual Chapter 3, Hardware Configuration...
Hardware ADDING OR CHANGING OUTPUT MODULES CAUTION!! The 531 has provisions for four output modules. The units come factory config- Static discharge will cause damage to ured with specified modules installed in appropriate locations. You can make equipment. Always ground yourself...
12. Carefully insert and align screws. Tighten them until the bezel is seated firmly against the gasket. Do not overtighten. WHERE TO GO NEXT For a step-by-step guide on mounting and wiring your 531 PID Backup Station, see Chapter 4. 531 User's Manual...
CHAPTER 4 MOUNTING AND WIRING The 531 PID Backup Station is thoroughly tested, calibrated and “burned in” at the factory, so your station is ready to install. But before you begin, read this chapter carefully and take great care in planning your system. A properly...
5. Tighten the screws securely and check bezel gasket to ensure a tight, even seal. WIRING THE 531 INPUTS Figure 4.3 shows the rear terminal configurations for the 531. The actual instru- NOTE: ment has only the top and bottom numbers of each column marked. Refer to All wiring and fusing should conform to this diagram for the following input and output wiring instructions.
A special PC Board covers PC, PLC, DCS terminals 5,6,7,8,13,14,15, and 16. Figure 4.3 531 Rear Terminals A. AC Power Terminals 1 and 2 are for power.Terminal 9 is earth ground. NOTE: Use a 0.5 Amp, 250 V, fast-acting fuse...
17with the appropriate digital input terminal as shown. OPEN COLLECTOR SWITCH / RELAY DIN GND DIN GND DIN # DIN # DIN 1 DIN 2 DIN 3 DIN 4 DIN 5 Chapter 4, Mounting and Wiring 531 User's Manual...
Drive. • The 531 is factory configured with an Analog module in Output 2. • The 531 is factory configured with Mechanical Relays in Outputs 3 and 4. • The 531 cannot be wired for retransmission. • A small PC board fits over rear terminals 5 to 8 and 13 to 16.
Failure to follow these proper wiring practices could result in transmission errors and other communication problems. WIRING FOR SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS You must have this option installed on your 531 in order to use serial commu- Figure 4.5 nications. Refer to Figure 4.5.
Figure 5.1 illustrates the relationships among the three operating modes and nine set up menus. The 8 set up menus can by accessed only when the 531 is in Host or Manual Mode. The OPERATIONS set up menu can be accessed when the 531 is in Automatic, Host or Manual Mode.
SER. COMM. To configure serial communications. SMART MENUS This chapter outlines, in sequence, all menus, parameters, and selections available for the 531. However, the “smart menu” feature of the station allows Independent Dependent only those Menus and Parameters to appear that are relevant to your hard-...
"real time" or immediately. DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES DURING ON LINE OPERATION! Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY FAST MENU MENU 531 User's Manual Chapter 5, Software Configuration...
CONFIG. CONFIG For configuring the input and output hardware assignments. LOST HOST LOST HOST Selects the type of local backup if 531 loses the host CV signal. • MAN. OUT1 Switch to Manual Mode, use preset output MAN. OUT1 AUTO.LOCAL •...
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Go to Automatic Mode • HOST MODE Go to Host Mode • WATCHDOG Monitors the Host device for failure. Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY MENU FAST MENU Chapter 5, Software Configuration 531 User's Manual...
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Monitors the Host device for failure. WATCHDOG Defines function of the watchdog contact(s) for monitoring the Host. DISABLED • ENABLED WATCHDOG DISABLED Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY FAST MENU MENU 531 User's Manual Chapter 5, Software Configuration...
–5.0% to 105.0% 0.0% MAN. OUT2 MAN. OUT2 Selects the Manual Mode preset output #2. 100.0% –5.0% to 105.0% 100.0% Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY MENU FAST MENU Chapter 5, Software Configuration 531 User's Manual...
LAST MODE • AUTO.LOCAL Automatic Mode (must have a valid PV signal ) MAN. PWR.UP MAN. PWR.UP Determines the output percentage when the 531 powers up in Manual LAST OUT Mode . –0.5% to 105% LAST OUT PV INPUT PV INPUT For configuring the process variable (PV) input.
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Determines manual output (source) upon PV restoration. • MAN. LAST Maintain the last output from Manual Mode AUTO.LOCAL AUTO.LOCAL Return to Automatic Control (and output) Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY MENU FAST MENU Chapter 5, Software Configuration 531 User's Manual...
The high end of the appropriate input range (e.g. 20.00 mA) 15TH. PV 15TH. PV Specifies the engineering unit value for to the 15th point. –9999 to 99999 Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY FAST MENU MENU 531 User's Manual Chapter 5, Software Configuration...
SP). • RSP.RESTOR. RSP.RESTOR. Determines RSP (source) upon RSP input restoration. • LOCAL SP REMOTE SP REMOTE SP Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY MENU FAST MENU Chapter 5, Software Configuration 531 User's Manual...
Defines whether alarm 1 may be acknowledged. ENABLED Allows the alarm to be acknowledged ENABLED • DISABLED Prevents existing alarm from being acknowledged Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY FAST MENU MENU 531 User's Manual Chapter 5, Software Configuration...
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Defines the state of the relay in the alarm condition for alarm 2. RELAY ON RELAY ON • RELAY OFF Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY MENU FAST MENU Chapter 5, Software Configuration 531 User's Manual...
HOST KEY Defines lockout status of the HOST key (mode changes via the HOST key). UNLOCKED UNLOCKED • LOCKED Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY FAST MENU MENU 531 User's Manual Chapter 5, Software Configuration...
For configuring the serial communications features. STATION STATION Defines the unit’s station address. 1 to 99 • Disables the communications function. Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY MENU FAST MENU Chapter 5, Software Configuration 531 User's Manual...
Selects a local or remote setpoint. LOCAL SP LOCAL SP • REMOTE SP (only for 2nd input V or mA) Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY FAST MENU MENU 531 User's Manual Chapter 5, Software Configuration...
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Determines ramping value for output to the Host Mode CV value, upon transfer to Host Mode. 0.1% to 999.9% per minute Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY MENU FAST MENU Chapter 5, Software Configuration 531 User's Manual...
For configuring the input and output hardware assignments. LOST HOST Selects the type of local backup when host CV breaks. HOST. RESTR. Selects the 531 mode upon host CV restoration. CONTACT 1 Defines the operation of the 1st digital input. CONTACT 2 Defines the operation of the 2nd digital input.
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Defines offset to the PV in engineering units. PV GAIN Defines gain to the PV. PV BREAK Determines the manual output if PV input breaks. PV.RESTORE Determines manual output (source) upon PV restoration. Chapter 5, Software Configuration 531 User's Manual...
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Specifies the input signal for the 14th point. 14TH. PV Specifies the engineering unit value for the 14th point. 15TH. INPT. Specifies the input signal for the 15th point. 15TH. PV Specifies the engineering unit value for the 15th point. 531 User's Manual Chapter 5, Software Configuration...
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Defines whether alarm 2 may be acknowledged. POWER UP:2 Defines how alarm 2 will be treated on power up. MESSAGE:2 A nine character message for alarm 2. RATE TIME Defines the time period for a rate-of-change alarm. Chapter 5, Software Configuration 531 User's Manual...
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Defines the loadline (manual reset) for the PID set. SP SOURCE Selects a local or remote setpoint. MAN.RAMP Determines ramping for output to Manual output value. HOST RAMP Determines ramping for output to the Host Mode CV. 531 User's Manual Chapter 5, Software Configuration...
• The HOST key is lit. • In Host Mode, the 531 is transparent to the control loop; it passes the control signal from the Host device without any degradation. • The 531 constantly monitors the CV and uses the last good signal as a potential CV for the Automatic Mode.
Upon switching to Automatic Mode, the 531 generates a control signal based on PID control. • The 531 executes a bumpless transfer to the new CV while in PID mode (no ramping needed). • The operator can modify the local SP using the keys.
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(see alarm examples at the end of this section). parameters. Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY FAST MENU MENU 531 User's Manual Chapter 6, Applications...
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In general, for a given rate-of-change, the shorter the time period, the more sensitive the rate alarm. Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY MENU FAST MENU Chapter 6, Applications 531 User's Manual...
LATCHING:1 = LATCH POWER UP:1 = ALARM RELAY:1 = RELAY ON ACK.1 = ENABLED RELAY:1 = RELAY ON ACK.:1 = DISABLED Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY FAST MENU MENU 531 User's Manual Chapter 6, Applications...
531, and compare set of 5 digital inputs can be ordered, order Product #531 -xxxxxxDx00. it to the order code in Chapter 1. If more than one digital input is closed, then the last one closed generally has priority over the others.
ENABLED. PROCESS VARIABLE AND SETPOINT The 531 can be set up to display the process variable and a retransmitted setpoint. The process variable can be a direct input of a thermocouple, RTD, mA or voltage signal.
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Sets the mode upon restoration of the PV input. Set Point Display Range The 531 can be set up to display a retransmitted setpoint from the Host device. 1. Press FAST + MENU to toggle to the RSP INPUT Menu . Press MENU to access the following parameters, and use to assign values.
3. Press FAST + MENU to toggle to the CUST.LINR. Menu 4. The parameter 1ST.INPUT is fixed at the low end of the mA or Voltage input range. Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY FAST MENU MENU 531 User's Manual Chapter 6, Applications...
Under normal operating conditions, the 531 passes the Host signal to the final control element without modification, and stores the current CV value with each cycle of the CPU.
4. MAN. KEY Selects whether the MANUAL key should be LOCKED or UNLOCKED to prevent the operator from placing the 531 in Manual Mode. Transfer to Manual Mode is then accomplished by loss of Host signal, digital contact closure or Serial Communications.
SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS Serial communications is an optional feature. It enables the station to communicate Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY MENU FAST MENU Chapter 6, Applications 531 User's Manual...
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Indicates if you are going to take advantage of the Cyclic Redundancy Checksum feature. If your host program supports it, we highly recommend that you activate it. Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY FAST MENU MENU 531 User's Manual Chapter 6, Applications...
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Applications Escape to operating mode Next parameter Next menu Next value DISPLAY MENU FAST MENU Chapter 6, Applications 531 User's Manual...
535 025 Sheet of engineering unit labels 535 106 * For a complete list of related options 531 Bypass board 531 100 and repair kits for the 531, refer to Goof plate 512 014 M500. 531 User's Manual Appendix B...
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Parts List Appendix B 531 User's Manual...
OUT3 CONF. determined by software configuration the controller to match the current OUT4 CONF. are not present. module combination. LOST CJC Sensor not reading properly. Call factory for assistance. 531 User's Manual Appendix C...
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Can't switch to Host control Host CV signal is not connected or valid Check wiring. Check that Host is supplying a valid CV signal. Erratic display Resetting action due to electrical noise Filter power line. on powerline Appendix C 531 User's Manual...
PRESS ACK ATTENTION! The 531 comes from the factory with one milliamp output module installed in position (output) 2 and relays in position (outputs) 3 and 4. These must not be modified. You may install a mechanical relay, solid state relay or DC logic module in position (output) 1 for alarm functions.
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(the FAST key is active if you want to scroll through the num- to multi-meter bers more quickly). 9. Press MENU key. The 2nd display should show “CAL. 120mV” and the 3rd Figure D.3 display should show a value close to 120.000. Calibration Wiring Appendix D 531 User's Manual...
If calibration is complete, power down, then place all the jumpers in their move the original positions (as specified in Chapter 4). meter test lead to 24 (connect to small hoop) Figure D.4 Thermocouple & Cold Junction Calibration Wiring 531 User's Manual Appendix D...
Supply Board) are positioned as installed. Normally Open (NO). The 531 local output should be calibrated at terminals 5 and 6 (OUT2– and OUT2+). The bypass circuitry PC board does not have to be removed to perform the calibration. Equipment: ®...
“Factory Configuration” mode. Therefore you do not need to per- form any jumper change. 1. Power down the 531. 2. Replace the process variable (PV) input signal with a suitable calibration device.
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Calibration Appendix D 531 User's Manual...
Input is sampled and output updated 5 times per second. Display is exception of blocks 1 and 4, which are isolated to withstand a HIPOT updated 5 times per second. Passage of the HOST signal through the 531 potential of 50 volts peak for 1 minute between each other. Inputs and is continuous.
The 531 has two powerful software alarms. The 531 provides a LOCAL Operative Limits: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F). alarm that indicates when the 531 is in LOCAL mode. When tied to an Storage Limits: – 40 to 70°C (– 40 to 158°F).
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4. Ship the equipment to the Moore Industries location nearest you. The returned equipment will be inspected and tested at the factory. A Moore Industries representative will contact the person designated on your documentation if more information is needed. The repaired equipment, or its replacement, will be returned to you in accordance with the shipping instructions furnished in your documentation.
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The 531 controller has been upgraded with a new microprocessor, new case, and modifications to the front panels to improve its NEMA 4x capability. Insert the information in this addendum where appropriate in your M531 V5 manual. Cover The 500 series controller body has been modified to a 1-piece design, with a new face plate (4 screws instead of 2 securing it to the body).
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New Order Code for 531. Chapter 1, Page 2 531 – 2 1 1 Output 1: Alarm Order Code None Mechanical Relay Solid State Relay (triac) (1 amp) DC Logic (SSR drive) Options Enter “0” if not desired 24 VAC/24VDC Operation...
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This drawing has been modified (due to the new controller body). Chapter 3, Page 9, Figure 3.1 OPTION BOARD Chapter 3, Page 10, Figure 3.2 The Microcontroller Board has been modified. EPROM BATTERY Remote SP Configuration Jumper Location ASS'Y 535-607 Chapter 4, Page 16, Figure 4.2 A mounting collar replaces the old mounting brackets.
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Chapter 4, Page 16 2c. Slide the mounting collar over the back of the case. The collar clip edges will lock with matching edges on the controller case. 2d. Insert the four mounting collar screws from the rear of the collar. Gradually tighten the screws to secure the controller against the panel.
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LOW SP:1 Specifies the low alarm set point for HI/LO CV or HI/LO PV alarm 1. For HI/LO CV alarms: For HI/LO PV alarms: (R) 0.0% to 100.0% (R) LOW RANGE to HI RANGE (D) 0.0% (D) 0 11. ALM. TYPE:2 •...
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Chapter 5, Page 39 These parameter set up charts reflect the changes in the set up menus. CONFIG Parameter Description Values 1 LOST HOST Defines fundamental controller Set Up 2 HOST. RESTR. Defines the power source frequency 3 CV RANGE Specifies the CV output signal 4 CONTACT 1 Operation of the first digital input...
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Chapter 5, Page 42 ALARMS Parameter Description Value 1 ALM. TYPE:1 Type of alarm for alarm 1 2 ALARM SP:1 Alarm setpoint alarm 1 3 HIGH SP:1 High alarm setpoint for HI/LO CV or HI/LO PV alarm 1 4 LOW SP:1 Low alarm setpoint for HI/LO CV or HI/LO PV alarm 1 5 DEADBAND:1 Dead band for alarm 1...
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Appendix A, Page A-1 The Menu Flowchart has been modified accordingly: PRESS MANUAL PRESS MANUAL (TOGGLE) OPERATING MODES Host Mode Manual Mode Automatic Mode PRESS HOST (TOGGLE) SET UP MODES PRESS PRESS DISPLAY MENU PRESS MENU to traverse parameters for a given menu OPERATION PROP.
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Module Retention Kit for Outputs 1-3 ( Includes Retention Plate) 535 664 Module Retention Kit for Output 4: Set of 5 Tie Wraps 535 665 Circuit Board Support (Bezel Insert) 535 075 Engineering unit labels (1 sheet) 535 106 531 Bypass board 532 100 Addendum...
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This is a fatal error and requires an found between the EEPROM's and EPROM or EEPROM change. Call controller's model numbers. Controller factory for assistance. locks up until fixed. The following pages replace Appendix D of the 531 manual. Addendum...
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Access the parts of the calibration menu as shown in Figure D.1. ATTENTION! The 531 comes from the factory with one milliamp output module installed in po- sition (output) 2 and relays in position (outputs) 3 and 4. These must not be modified.
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Jumper locations for Analog,Thermocouple Figure D.2 and Milliamp calibration Microcontroller Circuit Board CALIBRATION BATTERY JUMPERS— SELECT V AND TCs PV INPUT JUMPER CONFIGURATION ASS'Y PREPARATION FOR ALL INPUT CALIBRATIONS Equipment for analog input calibration: ® ® • Precision 5-1/2 or 6-1/2 digit multimeter, e.g., Fluke 8842 or HP3478A (a 4-1/2 digit meter will sacrifice accuracy) •...
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10. Press MENU four more times. Each time, match the displays of the controller and the multimeter. Press ACK when done. The 2nd display should show CALIBRATE; the 3rd display should show ANA. mA IN. 11. Turn off power to the unit. 12.
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Additionally, calibrate an output whenever a new milliamp module is in- stalled. The 531 local output should be calibrated at terminals 5 and 6 (OUT2– and OUT2+). The bypass circuitry need not be removed to perform this calibration. Equipment needed: ®...
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3. On the Microcontroller Circuit Board locate jumper locations marked PV1 and Figure D.7 2nd near the edge connector. Reposition both jumper connectors in the 2nd Milliamp Calibration Wiring location onto pins for V and TC , as shown in Figure D.2 4.
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“Factory Configuration” mode. 1. Power down the 531 controller and place the input jumpers in the desired position (refer to Figure D.2 and Figure D.6). 2. Replace the process variable (PV) input signal with a suitable calibration device.
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Appendix F, Page F-1 This section has been added: Appendix F, Isolation Block Diagram Output 1 Input Multiplexer ISO Ground Referenced Input Output 2 ISO Ground Referenced Input Output 3 ISO Ground Referenced Power Slidewire Supply Input Output 4 ISO Ground Referenced Digital Inputs 1-5...
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Installation 500 SERIES Form M500 V7 Process Controllers 5 0 0 Hardware Installation and Modification Manual for Electronic Products Series 531, 532, 535, 545, 555 Model 2 Installation Guide 500 Series M500 V 7, APRIL 2016...
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Installation INTRODUCTION This technical brochure provides hardware installation and modification instructions for our controllers: Series 531, 532, 535, 545, and 555. Use these instructions with the following kits: EPROM Kits Display Assembly Kits 531-632 ....531 Display Assembly Kit 531-740 ....531 EPROM Kit 532-632 ....
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Installation INSTRUCTIONS one of the larger two boards from the Option Board (Photo 4). Be careful not to bend the connector pins. Separate the other board in the To Disassemble the Unit same manner. For any hardware modifications, disassemble the unit. Figure 2 (opposite page) shows the Microcontroller 1.
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Installation NOTE: Front of Unit Back of Unit If you replace the EPROM chip, you must align the notch facing the front (toward Operator Interface) (toward rear terminals) of the unit. EPROM BATTERY 5-Pin Connector Female 22-Pin Connector Female 22-Pin Connector NOTE: The 5- and 22-Pin connnectors on the boards are all keyed so they...
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Installation To Change the EPROM 8. Replace tie wraps for the Retention Plate and for Output Module 4 with new ones. 13. The EPROM is located on the Microcontroller Failure to use these devices may result in a Circuit board (Figure 2). It has a white label that loosening of the module and eventual list the part number and software revision level.
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4. Ship the equipment to the Moore Industries location nearest you. The returned equipment will be inspected and tested at the factory. A Moore Industries representative will contact the person designated on your documentation if more information is needed. The repaired equipment, or its replacement, will be returned to you in accordance with the shipping instructions furnished in your documentation.
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Process Controllers 531, 532, 535, 545, 555 April 2016 Purpose You can order replacement directly fro Moore Industries using this part number 800-867-52 or an equivalent This supplement is to address the updated Micro CR2450 3V Coin Cell Lithium Battery.
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4. Ship the equipment to the Moore Industries location nearest you. The returned equipment will be inspected and tested at the factory. A Moore Industries representative will contact the person designated on your documentation if more information is needed. The repaired equipment, or its replacement, will be returned to you in accordance with the shipping instructions furnished in your documentation.
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