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Digital Indicator
(4-channel Type)
AF110
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IMR02K02-E2
RKC INSTRUMENT INC.
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  • Page 1 Digital Indicator (4-channel Type) AF110 Instruction Manual IMR02K02-E2 RKC INSTRUMENT INC. ®...
  • Page 2 Company names and product names used in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All Rights Reserved, Copyright  2009, RKC INSTRUMENT INC.
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing this RKC product. In order to achieve maximum performance and ensure proper operation of your new instrument, carefully read all the instructions in this manual. Please place the manual in a convenient location for easy reference. NOTICE ...
  • Page 4 CAUTION  This product is intended for use with industrial machines, test and measuring equipment. (It is not designed for use with medical equipment and nuclear energy.)  This is a Class A instrument. In a domestic environment, this instrument may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take additional measures.
  • Page 5 SYMBOLS Safety Symbols: : This mark indicates precautions that must be taken if there is danger of electric WARNING shock, fire, etc., which could result in loss of life or injury. : This mark indicates that if these precautions and operating procedures are not CAUTION taken, damage to the instrument may result.
  • Page 6 The following manuals can be downloaded from our website: URL: http://www.rkcinst.com/english/manual_load.htm Manual Manual Number Remarks AF110 IMR02K01-E This manual is enclosed with instrument. Quick Installation Manual This manual explains the mounting and wiring, parts description, basic key operations and specifications.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page 1. OUTLINE ................1 1.1 Features ......................1 1.2 Checking the Product ..................2 1.3 Model Code ..................... 2 1.4 Parts Description ..................... 3 2. MOUNTING ................4 2.1 Mounting Cautions ................... 4 2.2 Dimensions ...................... 5 2.3 Procedures of Mounting and Removing ............6 3.
  • Page 8 5.8 Lock Setting Data ..................39  Parameter description ................... 39 5.9 Interlock Release ................... 40  Parameter description ................... 41 5.10 Display AF110 Hardware Information ............42  Parameter description ................... 42 6. TROUBLESHOOTING ............43 6.1 Error Displays ....................43 ...

  • Page 9: Outline

    1. OUTLINE 1.1 Features This Digital Indicator (4-channel Type) has the following features:  Simple wiring by using the e-CON connector. Wiring by using the industry standard e-CON connecter instead of terminals saves countless man-hours. Simply connect the plug to the e-CON connector by using pliers. Avoid stripping off the wire covering.

  • Page 10: Checking The Product

    Check that the product received is correctly specified by referring to the following model code list: If the product is not identical to the specifications, please contact RKC sales office or the agent.  Suffix code AF110 -4  -3 8D / (1) (2) (3)

  • Page 11: Parts Description

    1. OUTLINE 1.4 Parts Description Alarm number lamps Measured value (PV) display Alarm output lamps Set value (SV) display UP key SET key R/S key DOWN key  Display units/Indication lamps Measured value (PV) For monitor Displays Measured value (PV) and alarm state. display [Green] For data setting Displays channel number and various parameter...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    2. MOUNTING 2.1 Mounting Cautions WARNING To prevent electric shock or instrument failure, always turn off the power before mounting or removing the instrument. (1) This instrument is intended to be used under the following environmental conditions. (IEC61010-1) [OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II, POLLUTION DEGREE 2] (2) Use this instrument within the following environment conditions: ...

  • Page 13: Dimensions

    Installation Conditions: The display cannot be seen from the outside of the view angle. The view angle of AF110 is 40 to the upper side, and 30 to the lower side from the center of the display vertically. IMR02K02-E2...

  • Page 14: Procedures Of Mounting And Removing

    4. Pull out the instrument from the mounting cutout while holding the front panel frame Hook of this instrument (Fig. 2.4).  It is possible to pull the AF110 out with the front panel frame while releasing the hooks upward or Fig. 2.4 downward. AF110...

  • Page 15: Wiring

    3. WIRING 3.1 Wiring Cautions WARNING To prevent electric shock or instrument failure, do not turn on the power until all wiring is completed. Make sure that the wiring is correct before applying power to the instrument.  To avoid noise induction, keep communication signal wire away from instrument power line, load lines and power lines of other electric equipment.

  • Page 16: Connector Configuration

    3. WIRING 3.2 Connector Configuration CN1: CN2 CN3 CN4 CN5 Power connector CN2: Sensor input 1 connector CN3: Sensor input 2 connector   CN4: Sensor input 3 connector  CN5: Sensor input 4 connector CN6: Alarm output DO1/DO2 connector CN7: Alarm output DO3/DO4 connector CN8: Alarm output DO5/DO6 connector ...

  • Page 17: Power Connector (Cn1)

    3. WIRING  Power connector (CN1) Pin No.     Be sure to wire the power correctly and use the correct polarity. 24 V DC Plug The Power connector (CN1) is half  covered with a sticker to prevent misinsertion.

  • Page 18: Sensor Input Connector (Cn2 To Cn5: Sensor Input 1 To 4)

    3. WIRING  Sensor input connector (CN2 to CN5: Sensor input 1 to 4) For the measured input type, Sensor input connectors are allocated to the measured input.  Voltage input Pin No. Sensor power Sensor power Sensor power Sensor power ...
  • Page 19 3. WIRING  Current input Pin No. Sensor power Sensor power Sensor power Sensor power   supply 24 V DC supply 24 V DC supply 24 V DC supply 24 V DC  Unused Unused Unused Unused Plug  ...

  • Page 20: Alarm Output Connector (Cn6 To Cn9: Do1 To Do8)

    3. WIRING  Alarm output connector (CN6 to CN9: DO1 to DO8) Connect an appropriate load. Open collector output Pin No.    Plug Wiring example: Load Load    The Output assignment is as follows (fixed). Input DO1 (ALM1) DO3 (ALM1) DO5 (ALM1)

  • Page 21: Isolations Of Input And Output

    3. WIRING  Isolations of input and output For isolated device input/output blocks, refer to the following: Power supply Non-isolated Non-isolated Isolated Non- Measured Alarm isolated Isolated input output CH1 to DO1 to Measured inputs (CH1 to CH4) are not mutually isolated. Alarm outputs (DO1 to DO8) are not mutually isolated.

  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    4. BASIC OPERATION 4.1 Operation Menu The AF110 has 4 different modes. All settable parameters belong to one of them. The following chart show how to access different mode. Display returns to the Measured value (PV) monitor screen if no key operation is performed within 1 minute or when going back to the Monitor mode from the other modes.

  • Page 23: Scrolling Through Parameters

    4. BASIC OPERATION 4.2 Scrolling Through Parameters Display returns to the Measured value (PV) screen if no key operation is performed within 1 minute. 4.2.1 Monitor mode In Monitor mode, the Measured value (PV) and Alarm state monitor are possible. Mode to be selected during normal operation.

  • Page 24: Setting Mode, Engineering Mode, Initial Setting Mode

    4. BASIC OPERATION 4.2.2 Setting mode, Engineering mode, Initial setting mode Screen of Setting mode, Engineering mode and Initial setting mode Channel number Parameter symbol Alarm number lamps 1 AL : Data common to AL1/AL2 : AL1 data 5. 0 : AL2 data Set value : Data other than alarms...

  • Page 25: Engineering Mode

    4. BASIC OPERATION  Engineering mode WARNING Parameters in the Engineering mode should be set according to the application before setting any parameter related to operation. Once the parameters in the Engineering mode are set correctly, no further changes need to be made to parameters for the same application under normal conditions.

  • Page 26: Initial Setting Mode

    4. BASIC OPERATION  Initial setting mode WARNING Parameters in the Initial setting mode should be set according to the application before setting any parameter related to operation. Once the parameters in the Initial setting mode are set correctly, no further changes need to be made to parameters for the same application under normal conditions.

  • Page 27: Channel Selection

    4. BASIC OPERATION 4.3 Channel Selection    For parameter for each channel, pressing the key enables channel selection. When the  key is pressed repeatedly in the Setting mode, Engineering mode and Initial setting mode parameters (only data for each channel), the Batch settings channel (A ) will appear after the last channel (CH4).
  • Page 28 4. BASIC OPERATION  Parameter description Alarm number lamps: : Data other than alarms Engineering mode Factory Symbol Name Data range Description set value Scan interval time 0 to 10 seconds Use to set the time until (0: Unused) changed to the next channel (SCn) of parameter of Monitor mode automatically.

  • Page 29: Changing Data

    4. BASIC OPERATION 4.4 Changing Data This section describes the setting procedure of data. Set value change and registration   The blinking digit indicates which digit can be set. The blinking digit can be moved by pressing the key. ...

  • Page 30: Data Batch Setting (For All Channels)

    4. BASIC OPERATION  Data batch setting (for all channels) This setting lets you apply data set for Batch setting channel (A ) to all channels.   When the key or key is pressed repeatedly in the Setting mode, Engineering mode and Initial setting mode parameters (only data for each channel), the Batch settings channel (A ) will appear after the last channel (CH4).
  • Page 31 4. BASIC OPERATION 2. Change the Alarm 1 set value (AL1) of Batch settings channel (A ) to 25.0 kPa Alarm 1 set value Lighting (AL1) A AL A AL A AL A AL 5. 0 005. 0 005. 0 025.

  • Page 32: Moving Flashing Digit And Changing Set Value

    4. BASIC OPERATION  Moving flashing digit and changing set value   The flashing digit indicates which digit can be set. Press key to go to a different digit.  Every time the shift key is pressed, the flashing digit moves as follows. Flashing ...

  • Page 33: Operations

    5. OPERATIONS 5.1 Setup Procedures Prior to Running the Instrument After completing installation and wiring, set parameters for application and conduct adjustment procedure.  Required  Preparation before adjustment Power ON Setting parameter: Release Set lock level Set data lock Refer to 5.2 Release Set Data Lock (P.

  • Page 34: Release Set Data Lock

    5. OPERATIONS 5.2 Release Set Data Lock Set lock level is preset to “1 (factory set value)” to avoid accidental change in setting data. To change setting of parameter, release Set data lock by setting “0 (All parameters are changeable)” to Set lock level.

  • Page 35: Parameter Setting For Input

    5. OPERATIONS 5.3 Parameter Setting for Input Set parameters required for input in the Engineering mode or the Initial setting mode, including those not specified when ordered Example: Parameter setting for input (Input of CH 1) Input type: 1 to 5 V DC Input scale high: 100.0 Input scale low:...

  • Page 36: Input Scale High/Low

    5. OPERATIONS  Input scale high/low Display scaling can be made in the range of 1999 to 9999. Example: When the display scale is changed to “0.0 to 50.0” from “0.0 to 100.0” at a voltage input of 1 to 5 V DC. Voltage input 1 V Voltage input 5 V Voltage input 1 V...
  • Page 37 5. OPERATIONS  Initial setting mode Factory Symbol Name Data range Description set value Input decimal point 0: No decimal place Use to select the decimal position 1: One decimal place point position of the (dP) 2: Two decimal places Measured value (PV).

  • Page 38: Parameter Setting For Alarm Action

    5. OPERATIONS 5.4 Parameter Setting for Alarm Action Set parameters for Alarm action in the Engineering mode or the Initial setting mode. Example: Parameter setting for Alarm action (Alarm 1 of CH1) Alarm 1 type: Process high Alarm 1 hold action: Hold action ON Alarm 1 differential gap: Alarm 1 delay timer:...

  • Page 39: Alarm Type

    5. OPERATIONS  Alarm type  Input value action (High, Low) When the Measured value (PV) reaches the Alarm set value, alarm ON occurs. Diagrams of the input value action type are shown in the following. ON: Alarm action turned on ( : Alarm set value ☆: Alarm differential gap) OFF: Alarm action turned off Process high...

  • Page 40: Alarm Differential Gap

    5. OPERATIONS  Alarm differential gap It prevents chattering of alarm output due to the Measured value (PV) fluctuation around the Alarm set value. Measured value (PV) Measured value (PV) Measured value (PV) Measured value Alarm (PV) Differential set value Differential Alarm set value...

  • Page 41: Alarm Interlock

    5. OPERATIONS The Alarm delay timer is also activated for the following reasons:  When set to the alarm state simultaneously with power turned on In the alarm wait state, no alarm output is turned on even after the Alarm delay timer preset time has elapsed.

  • Page 42: Parameter Description

    5. OPERATIONS  Parameter description Alarm number lamps: Data for each channel CH : : Alarm 1 (AL1) data : Alarm 2 (AL2) data  Engineering mode Factory Symbol Name Data range Description set value Alarm 1 type 0: None Use to select the action type 1: Process high of the alarm.

  • Page 43: Conduct Auto-Zero (Zero-Point Adjustment)

    (SLL). For temperature sensor, adjust Measured value (PV) by setting PV bias (Pb ) [refer to P. 37]. Auto-zero is not required. 1. Check the wiring between the AF110 and the pressure sensor. 2. Raise temperature of machine (molding machine etc.) where the pressure sensor is mounted until it reaches temperature at operation.

  • Page 44: Parameter Description

    5. OPERATIONS Displays “2: Error” when error occurs during Auto-zero. (Error message remains at power OFF). To release the error, set to “0: Normal state.” The error message “2: Error” occurs when conducting Auto-zero in the following occasion:  When Measured value (PV) displays “oooo” (Over-scale) or “uuuu” (Underscale). ...

  • Page 45: Set Pv Bias

    5. OPERATIONS 5.6 Set PV Bias Adjust Measured value (PV) by setting PV bias (Pb). The PV bias is used to compensate the individual variations of the sensors or correct the difference between the Masured value (PV) of other instruments. Example: Adjust Measured value (PV) by setting “2.0”...

  • Page 46: Set Alarm Set Value

    5. OPERATIONS 5.7 Set Alarm Set Value Set Alarm set value for operation. Example: Change the Alarm 1 set value (AL1) and Alarm 2 set value (AL2) of channel 3 to 25.0 kPa. : Parameters for channel   Press the key or the key to switch channels for parameter setting.

  • Page 47: Lock Setting Data

    5. OPERATIONS 5.8 Lock Setting Data To avoid accidental change in setting data, lock the data by setting “1” or “2” to Set lock level. Example: Set “1 (Parameter setting is only available in the Setting mode)” to Set lock level. Lock the Set data lock after setting parameters required for operation.

  • Page 48: Interlock Release

    5. OPERATIONS 5.9 Interlock Release The alarm interlock action holds the alarm state even if the Measured value (PV) is out of the alarm zone after it enters the alarm zone once. (Refer to the Alarm state at “With Interlock function” in the figure below.) It is possible to release Alarm ON state at Interlock release (ILR) in the Setting mode.

  • Page 49: Parameter Description

    5. OPERATIONS Example: Release Alarm interlock. Monitor mode Setting mode AL1 lamp lighting Measured value Interlock Alarm 1 set value (AL1) Flashing (PV) release AL2 lamp lighting CH 1 1 AL 50. 0 1 PV 5. 0 0001 Set “1 (Interlock release).”...

  • Page 50: Display Af110 Hardware Information

    5. OPERATIONS 5.10 Display AF110 Hardware Information In the Initial setting mode, it is possible to display hardware information in ROM version and Integrated operating time. Initial setting mode Monitor mode ROM version Input decimal point position Measured value (PV) monitor 50.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    6. TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 Error Displays This Section describes error display when the Measured value (PV) exceeds the Display range and the self-diagnostic error.  Display when input error occurs The table below shows Displays, Description, Alarm outputs and Solutions when the Measured value (PV) exceeds the Display range.

  • Page 52: Self-Diagnostic Error

    Turn off the power at Adjustment data error once.  Adjusted data range is abnormal. If the AF110 is restored to normal after the power is Back-up error  Display: Error display turned on again, then  Back-up action is...

  • Page 53: Solutions For Problems

    6. TROUBLESHOOTING 6.2 Solutions for Problems This section explains probable causes and s olutions if any abnormality occurs in the instrument. For any inquiries or to confirm the specifications of the product, please contact RKC sales office or the agent. If it is necessary to replace a device, always strictly observe the warnings below.

  • Page 54: Display

    6. TROUBLESHOOTING  Display Problem Probable cause Solution No display appears Power supply connection not Connect the connector correctly correct. by referring to 3.2 Connector Configuration (P. 8). Power supply connector contact Connect the connector correctly. defect. Proper power supply voltage is Apply the normal power supply not being supplied.

  • Page 55: Alarm Function

    6. TROUBLESHOOTING  Alarm function Problem Probable cause Solution Alarm function is different from Change the Alarm action type Alarm function is abnormal the specification. by referring to Alarm type (P. 34) after the instrument specification is confirmed. Alarm output (DO) Check the setting details by Energized/De-energized is referring to Alarm...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    7. SPECIFICATIONS  Input Input type: Input type and range Input type Input impedance 0 to 5 V DC Voltage input 0 to 10 V DC Approx. 1 M 1 to 5 V DC 0 to 20 mA DC Approx. 50  Current input 4 to 20 mA DC 1999 to 9999 (No decimal place)
  • Page 57 7. SPECIFICATIONS  Performance (at the ambient temperature 23  2 C and the mounting angle:  3 ) Measured input accuracy (0.2  of input span1 digit) Accuracy: Noise rejection: Normal mode: 60 dB or more (50/60Hz) Common mode: 120 dB or more (50/60Hz) Input resolution: 20000 or more Influence...

  • Page 58: General Specifications

    7. SPECIFICATIONS  General specifications Power supply voltage: 21.6 to 26.4 V DC [Including power supply voltage variation] (Rating 24 V DC) Power consumption: Instrument: Maximum 65 mA (at 24 V DC) Rush current: 11 A or less Sensor power supply: Maximum 200 mA (total of 4 channels) Insulation resistance: Between measuring terminal and grounding: 20 M...
  • Page 59 7. SPECIFICATIONS Transportation and Storage environment conditions: Vibration: Random vibration based on 7.3.1 item of JIS Z0232 Random vibration (JIS Z 0232) Number of Level Cant vibration dB/oct (m/s /Hz ] － 0.048 (0.0005) － － 3 to 6 +13.75 －...

  • Page 60: Appendix

    APPENDIX A. The parameters which will be initialized or changed, if the parameters are changed Before changing any parameter setting, always record all parameter settings in setting mode, Engineering mode and Initial setting mode. And after the change, always check all parameter settings in setting mode, Engineering mode and Initial setting mode by comparing them with the record taken before the change.
  • Page 61 APPENDIX  The parameters which will be automatically converted if the Input decimal point position are changed The following parameters will automatically converted when changing Input decimal point position (dP). Name Symbol Measured value (PV) Input scale high Input scale low PV bias Alarm 1 set value Alarm 2 set value...

  • Page 62: Parameter List

    APPENDIX B. Parameter List Alarm number lamps: : Data common to Alarm 1 (AL1)/ Alarm 2 (AL2) : Alarm 1 (AL1) data : Alarm 2 (AL2) data : Data other than alarms Data for each channel CH :  Monitor mode Symbol Name Data range...
  • Page 63 APPENDIX  Engineering mode Factory set Symbol Name Data range Page value Input type Current input Depends on 0: 0 to 20 mA DC model code. (InP) 1: 4 to 20 mA DC Voltage input 2: 0 to 5 V DC 3: 0 to 10 V DC 4: 1 to 5 V DC 1999 to +9999...
  • Page 64 APPENDIX Factory set Symbol Name Data range Page value Alarm 2 interlock 0: Unused (OFF) 1: Used (ILS) Alarm 2 energized/ 0: Energized de-energized 1: De-energized (EXC) Input span to Input span PV bias (However, Within 1999 to 9999) (Pb) PV digital filter 0 to 100 seconds (0: Unused)
  • Page 65 The first edition: NOV. 2009 [IMQ01] The second edition: NOV. 2015 [IMQ00]...
  • Page 66 RKC INSTRUMENT INC. HEADQUARTERS: 16-6, KUGAHARA 5-CHOME, OHTA-KU TOKYO 146-8515 JAPAN PHONE: 03-3751-9799 (+81 3 3751 9799) FAX: 03-3751-8585 (+81 3 3751 8585) E-mail: info@rkcinst.co.jp Website: http://www.rkcinst.com/ IMR02K02-E2 NOV. 2015...

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