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Operating instructions (Translation)
Indicator AS 8
88037710002-01
Englisch
2018-09-19

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  • Page 1 D.0037710002 Operating instructions (Translation) Indicator AS 8 88037710002-01 Englisch 2018-09-19...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content General About the documentation Manufacturer´s address Symbolism Safety Intended use Personnel qualification and training Basic safety instructions Basic hazards Device description Functional principle Possible versions Type key Technical data General information Electrical data Transport and storage Transport Storage Electrical connection Terminal assignment...
  • Page 3 7.2.1 Start input 7.2.2 Changing the menu code 7.2.3 Changing the input value 7.2.4 End input Dip switch 7.3.1 Setting for the measured variable 7.3.2 Setting for the time basis Input parameter 7.4.1 Overview menu code numbers 7.4.2 Menu code 00 7.4.3 Menu code 01 7.4.4...

  • Page 4: General

    Indicator AS 8 1 General 1.1 About the documentation These operating instructions describe the installation and operation of the following device: Indicator AS 8 The device is manufactured in different versions. Information about the ver- sion concerned in the individual case can be found on the device's type plate.
  • Page 5 Indicator AS 8 CAUTION Identification of a low risk hazard, which could lead to minor or medium bodily injury if not avoided. NOTICE Flagging of notices to prevent property damage. Identification of basic safety instructions. Non-compliance can lead to haz- ards for people and the device.

  • Page 6: Safety

    2.1 Intended use The unit is provided to display and evaluate fluid flow. The device may only be operated with KRACHT flow meters or trans- mitters with incremental input signals. The unit must not be used in areas with potentially explosive atmos- pheres, in medical equipment areas or in areas of usage according to DIN EN 61010-1:2011-07;...

  • Page 7: Basic Hazards

    Indicator AS 8 2.4 Basic hazards WARNING Exposed electrical components! Supply voltage 120 V AC / 230 V AC Follow the special safety regulations during all work on electrical instal- lations. Only allow electricians to work on electrical systems. Only use connection lines that are resistant to ambient influences and media.

  • Page 8: Device Description

    Indicator AS 8 3 Device description 3.1 Functional principle Devices of the type series AS 8 are display and control devices. The different measurements and displays are defined via the variant selection. The display unit is freely programmable after defining the variants. Program using three buttons that are accessible after removing the front panel.

  • Page 9: Possible Versions

    Euro card and are avail- able there on a 32-pin male multi- point connector for further pro- cessing. Wiring of the AS 8 to the male multipoint connector PIN Male multipoint Terminal AS 8 Code connector 12 V Encoder supply...
  • Page 10 Indicator AS 8 AS 8 in desktop housing AS 8 in desktop housing is available in "Analogue output" and "Serial interface" versions. Rear view Version: Analogue output Version: Serial interface 2018-09-19 88037710002-01...

  • Page 11: Type Key

    Ratio display Flow rate indication and ratio display Flow rate indication, ratio display and ratio controller Gate window measurement FM20 Flow rate indication switchable to all KRACHT flow meters Simulator for flow meter Keypad No specification Buttons behind the front panel...

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    With connector strip Panel cutout +0,5 +0,5 mm x 45 Installed unit 15 Pinned screw terminal block AS 8 as 19" plug-in 32 pin male multipoint connector Electrical connection unit AS 8 in desktop hous- Attaching plug Protection class (DIN 40050)

  • Page 13: Electrical Data

    Indicator AS 8 4.2 Electrical data Electrical data AS 8 Processor PIC17C42 230 V AC (-10% - +6%) / 50-60 Hz 120 V AC (-10% - +6%) / 60 Hz Supply voltage 24 V DC Mains adapter 12 V DC Power consumption approx.

  • Page 14: Transport And Storage

    Indicator AS 8 5 Transport and storage 5.1 Transport ● After receipt, check the device for transport damages. ● If transport damage is noticed, report this immediately to the manufac- turer and the carrier. The device must then be replaced or repaired.

  • Page 15: Electrical Connection

    Indicator AS 8 6 Electrical connection 6.1 Terminal assignment The electrical connections are on screw terminals. For reasons of protection against contact according to EN 61010, conductor connection must only be provided with ferrules with insulating caps. Do not use connections not assigned by the factory for any other purpose.

  • Page 16: Setting For The Supply Voltage

    Indicator AS 8 Terminal assignment: Printer interface Terminal assignment: Analogue output Explanation Explanation Terminal 9 Terminal 14 PLUS Terminal 14 Terminal 15 MINUS Terminal 15 6.2 Setting for the supply voltage Supply voltage 230 V AC - 50/60 Hz (PCB view from below)

  • Page 17: Terminal Layout: Supply Voltage

    Indicator AS 8 Supply voltage 120 V AC - 60 Hz (PCB view from below) Close soldering bridge 1 to 2 Close soldering bridge 3 to 4 6.3 Terminal layout: Supply voltage The device is operated with an AC voltage 230 V AC / 120 V AC or with a DC voltage 24 V DC / 12 V DC.

  • Page 18: Terminal Layout: Sensor Operating Voltage

    Indicator AS 8 Fire protection On the device mains side, use the external fuse recommended on the volt- age plate. According to EN 61010, 8 A /150 VA (W) must never be exceeded in the event of a fault. Recommended external fuse for 120 V AC / 230 V AC supply voltage: 100 6.4 Terminal layout: Sensor operating voltage...

  • Page 19: Terminal Layout: Relay Contacts

    Indicator AS 8 6.5 Terminal layout: Relay contacts The device has two relay contacts. The relays are equipped with normally open contacts. Maximum switching voltage: 30 Volt Maximum switching current: 1 A Ω Load Terminal assignment: Relay contacts Contacts Connection Relay...

  • Page 20: Terminal Layout: Printer

    Indicator AS 8 Setting: JP - Power output The gain can be set at P1. The offset can be set at P2 6.7 Terminal layout: Printer The device has an analogue output or a serial interface, depending on the version. The analogue output or serial interface is set internally using jumpers.
  • Page 21 The serial interface can be operated both as a printer interface and for "con- figuration" of the AS 8. No switching between the operating modes is required. In the printer interface mode, the selected data is output as ASCII characters via the serial interface.

  • Page 22: Configuration Via Serial Interface

    6.8 Configuration via serial interface The device is coupled to a PC or PLC via the serial interface. The PC or the PLC can specifically change parameters of the AS 8 using an ASCII character string. The device distinguishes the different values by means of a code letter. No protocol is run.

  • Page 23: Operation Start-Up

    Indicator AS 8 7 Operation start-up 7.1 Preparation Before every start-up, the unit must be adapted to the connected flow meter. 7.2 Input The procedure for entering all values is always the same. Program using three buttons that are accessible after removing the front pan- el.

  • Page 24: Changing The Menu Code

    Indicator AS 8 7.2.2 Changing the menu code ● Press key F1 briefly to run through the menu code numbers. ○ Select menu code number. ● Press key F3 briefly to confirm the menu code number selection. ○ A four-digit input value will appear. (S2 - S5) See also section 7.4.1 “Overview menu code numbers”...

  • Page 25: Dip Switch

    Indicator AS 8 7.3 Dip switch 7.3.1 Setting for the measured variable Parameter Default settings Litres US gallon Alternatively, the following measurement variables can be set via the pulse volume: ● Millilitre ● Gram ● Millimetre ● Metres ● Kilogram Example: Setting for the measured variable VC 1...

  • Page 26: Setting For The Time Basis

    Indicator AS 8 7.3.2 Setting for the time basis Time basis Default settings Minute Minute Hour Second 2018-09-19 88037710002-01...

  • Page 27: Input Parameter

    Indicator AS 8 7.4 Input parameter 7.4.1 Overview menu code numbers Menu code Standard setting User value Function Input value Unit Input Unit value 0. 0 4 0 [cm³/Imp] [cm³/Imp] Pulse volume flow meter 3. 5 0 0 [l/min] Maximum value analogue output...
  • Page 28 Indicator AS 8 7.4.2 Menu code 00 Pulse volume flow meter Flow meter Impulse volume Input value Flow meter version [cm³/Imp] Menu code 00 Display: Display: VC 0.025 0.025 0.025 25.00 VC 0.04 0.040 0.040 40.00 VC 0.1 0.100 0.100 100.0 VC 0.2...

  • Page 29: Menu Code 01

    Indicator AS 8 7.4.3 Menu code 01 The "Maximum value analogue output" function can only be set for devices in the "analogue output" version. In menu code number 01 - "Maximum value analogue output”, the maximum value is entered that corresponds to an output of 20 mA.
  • Page 30 Indicator AS 8 7.4.5 Menu code 03 - 06 Relay 1 is programmed in menu code number 03 (ON phase) and menu code number 04 (OFF phase). Relay 2 is programmed in menu code number 05 (ON phase) and menu code number 06 (OFF phase).

  • Page 31: Menu Code 07

    Indicator AS 8 7.4.6 Menu code 07 The menu code number 07 includes several functions: X _ _ _ - Relay 2 ● 0: Flow ● 1: Volume _ X _ _ - Relay 1 ● 0: Flow ● 1: Volume _ _ X _ - Analogue output ●...

  • Page 32: Menu Code

    Indicator AS 8 7.4.7 Menu code 08 The menu code number 08 includes several functions: X _ _ _ - Analogue output ● 0: 0 - 20 mA ● 1: 4 - 20 mA _ X _ _ - Analogue output ●...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Indicator AS 8 8 Maintenance The device is maintenance-free. 88037710002-01 2018-09-19...

  • Page 34: Repairs

    Indicator AS 8 9 Repairs 9.1 Safety instructions for repair WARNING Exposed electrical components! Supply voltage 120 V AC / 230 V AC Follow the special safety regulations during all work on electrical instal- lations. Only allow electricians to work on electrical systems.

  • Page 35: Detecting And Eliminating Failures

    Indicator AS 8 9.3 Detecting and eliminating failures Failure Potential causes Possible measures LED display Power failure Check the supply cable No LED display illuminates Check the fuses Unit defective To be fixed/replaced by manu- facturer LED display Incorrect programming Check programming...

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