Contents Foreword .......................................... 3 Safety Precautions ......................................3 Handling Precautions ...................................... 4 How to Use This Manual ....................................4 Checking the Contents of the Package ................................4 Removing the Packing Materials ..................................5 Function Introduction/Names of Parts ..................6 Function Introduction ....................................... 6 Names of Parts ........................................
Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing the RKC SBR-EW100 Recorder. The general safety precautions described here must be observed during all This manual describes concisely the operating procedures of the SBR-EW100 phases of operation. • Safety Standards and EMC Standards Recorder.
Copying the software for any purposes other than backup is strictly contact the dealer from which you purchased them. prohibited. SBR-EW100 Recorder • Please store the original media containing the software in a safe place. A name plate is affixed to the case. Check that the model name and suffix code •...
Function Introduction/Names of Parts Function Introduction The SBR-EW100 Recorder (hereafter referred to as the recorder) can be used to assign DC voltage, 1-5V, thermocouple, RTD, and contact or voltage ON/OFF signal to channels for measurement. The measured results are recorded with pens or dots on a chart paper that is fed at a constant speed. The pen model can record up to 4 channels;...
Function Introduction/Names of Parts Names of Parts Front Name plate The model name is written on the name plate. Display and key panel Hold the tab at the lower left and pull to open. Door Mounting hole Tag plate There is one hole on each of the Used to write top, bottom, left, and right panels.
Function Introduction/Names of Parts Display and Key Panel Status display Displays the following information. RECORD Illuminates while recording measured values. KEY LOCK Illuminates when key lock is enabled. MATH Illuminates when computation on the computation function (/M1 option) is in progress. CHART END Illuminates when the chart paper is out (/F1 option).
Installing/Wiring the Recorder Installation Location Install the recorder indoors in a location that meets the following conditions. • Instrument Panel and Rack The recorder is designed for panel or rack mounting. • Well-Ventilated Location To prevent overheating, install the recorder in a well-ventilated location. For the panel cut dimensions when arranging multiple recorders, see the next page.
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Installing/Wiring the Recorder Panel Mounting Diagram External Dimensions Mounting 2mm to 26mm Mounting bracket (B9900BX) Panel 27.5 151.5 2-26 Mounting panel (Dimensions before attaching thickness the mounting bracket) 136.5 151.5 Unit: mm (Dimensions after attaching Unless otherwise specified, tolerance is ±3% the mounting bracket) (however, tolerance is ±0.3 mm when below 10 mm).
Installing/Wiring the Recorder Input Signal Wiring WARNING • To prevent electric shock while wiring, ensure that the power supply source is turned OFF. CAUTION • If a strong tension is applied to the cable wired to the recorder, the terminals of the recorder and/or the cable can be damaged.
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Installing/Wiring the Recorder Wiring Procedure Measuring input terminal block A terminal cover is screwed in place on the measuring input terminal block on the rear panel. A label indicating the terminal arrangement is affixed to the cover. Turn OFF the recorder and remove the terminal cover.
Installing/Wiring the Recorder Optional Terminal Wiring WARNING • To prevent electric shock while wiring, ensure that the power supply source is turned OFF. • If a voltage of more than 30 VAC or 60 VDC is to be applied to the output terminals, use ring- tongue crimp-on lugs with insulation sleeves on all terminals to prevent the wires from slipping out when the screws become loose.
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Installing/Wiring the Recorder /A2/F1 /A2/R1 /A2/F1/R1 (/F1) (/F1) FAIL FAIL (/R1) (/R1) /A3/R1 /F1/R1 (/F1) (/F1) FAIL FAIL (/R1) (/R1) (/R1) CE: Chart end Alarm Output Relay Terminals and FAIL/Chart End Output Relay Terminals NC (Normally Closed), C (Common), NO (Normally Opened) Alarm output terminals 01 to 06 are expressed as I01 to I06 in the alarm output relay settings.
Installing/Wiring the Recorder Power Supply Wiring WARNING • To prevent electric shock when wiring, ensure the main power supply is turned OFF. • To prevent the possibility of fire, use 600 V PVC insulated wire (JISC3307) or an equivalent wire for power wiring.
Common Operations and Menu Structure Execution Modes The recorder has three execution modes. Operation Mode This mode is used for normal recording operation. The recorder enters this mode when the power is turned ON. Setting Mode This mode is used to set the input range, alarms, chart speed, and other parameters. These settings can be changed while recording is in progress.
Common Operations and Menu Structure Key Operation Entering Setting Mode Hold down the key for 3 seconds. MENU The Setting mode display appears. The top and bottom lines are the setup item and comment, respectively. The section that is blinking is the setup item that you change. In this manual, the section that you change appears shaded.
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Common Operations and Menu Structure Changing the Settings Note The comment line shows useful information such as a description of the setup item and the range of selectable values. Read the comment and change the items as necessary. The selected item change each time you press the ) key.
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Common Operations and Menu Structure Entering Characters ) key to move the cursor to the right. Press the SHIFT ( Press the FUNC FEED FUNC to move the cursor to the left. SHIFT key + Unit=ppm CHR:a-z Cursor The character type changes each time you press the CHARACTER ( ) key.
Common Operations and Menu Structure Menu Structure of Setting Mode References to the SBR-EW100 Recorder User’s Manual (IMSBR07-E( )) are given in parentheses. Range Volt Range Span_L Span_R (section 5.1) Use the Range Span_L Span_R key. Use the Range Span_L Span_R key.
Common Operations and Menu Structure Menu Structure of Basic Setting Mode References to the SBR-EW100 Recorder User’s Manual (IMSBR07-E( )) are given in parentheses. Alarm Diagnosis Reflash Behavior (section 7.1) Indicator Increase Decrease Hysteresis M_Hysteresis Integrate (section 7.2) Key operation...
Preparing to Record Loading or Replacing the Chart Paper CAUTION • Do not install or remove the chart cassette with the chart paper guide open. This may damage the stopper. • Continuing to record or print without the chart paper on the dot model can cause damage to the chart cassette platen (the cylindrical section that holds the paper during the recording operation).
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Preparing to Record Load the chart paper. Riffle the chart thoroughly before loading. Make sure that the sprocket teeth of the chart drives are properly engaged in the chart paper perforations. Make sure not to load the chart paper backwards. Z-fold chart paper Sprocket teeth Close the chart holder and close the chart paper guide.
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Preparing to Record Installing/Replacing Felt Pens (Pen Model) CAUTION • Do not press or pinch the felt tip to prevent deformation. • Do not move the penholder left or right by force to protect the driving mechanism. • Make sure to remove the pen cap before installation. •...
Preparing to Record Installing/Replacing the Plotter Pen (Pen Model) Open the door. If recording is in progress, press the key to stop the recording. Open the display and key panel section. Hold the plotter pen cartridge and pull it out from the pen holder. Remove the cap from the new plotter pen and insert the pen firmly into the pen holder.
Preparing to Record Install a new ribbon cassette. First, insert the right-hand part and then the left-hand part into the cassette holder. Check that the cassette is properly engaged with the cassette holder tab. If inserting the ribbon cassette is difficult, turn the ribbon feeding knob in the direction of the arrow to align the ribbon feeding shaft of the cassette with the hole for the ribbon feed shaft of the holder.
Setting the Input Range and Alarm on Measurement Channels Setting the Input Range Setup Example Set channel 02 to thermocouple type K and measure temperatures in the range -50.0 to 450.0°C. The measurable range for thermocouple type K is Ð200.0 to 1370.0°C. The measured values in the range of -50.0 to 450.0°C are recorded in a width of 100 mm on the chart paper.
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0) can be used. Skip Measurement is not performed. For details on setting the unit, see section 5.3, ‘Setting the Key Lock Function’ in the SBR-EW100 Recorder User’s Manual (IMSBR07-E( )). • Input Type and Measurable Range...
Setting the Input Range and Alarm on Measurement Channels Setting the Alarm Setup Example Set a high limit alarm at 400.0°C on channel 02. The relay output (option) is not available. Entering Setting Mode Hold down the key for 3 seconds to enter Setting mode. MENU Selecting the Channel Press the...
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Setting the Input Range and Alarm on Measurement Channels Finishing the Settings When Setting complete screen is displayed, do either of the following: Press the key to set other alarms. To finish setting the alarm, press the ESC key. 02-02 CH/level 1 Setting complete Hold down the key for 3 seconds to return to Operation mode.
Recording/Displaying Data Starting the Recording Press the key to start recording. The status display shows the word ‘RECORD’. Recording Example (Pen Model) Recording Example (Dot Model) The recording examples may appear differently from the actual recording as a result of functional improvements made on the recorder after this manual was written.
Recording/Displaying Data Changing the Chart Speed Hold down the key for 3 seconds to enter Setting mode. MENU Press the key to show Chart and then press the key. Set=Chart Displays a description of the setup item. Chart speed Set the chart speed and press the key.
Recording/Displaying Data Description of the Printout Contents Printout Description Figure (Pen Model) Manual printout Nov.09.04 15:00 223.5mg/cm 437.2µS/cm −0.222V 591.6˚C New chart speed printout 50mm/h 14:55 Time tick cancel mark Periodic printout Nov.09.04! 13:50* Pen offset compensation mark 218.7mg/cm Scale 390.6µS/cm 598.4˚C −0.222V...
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(!) is printed. Pen offset compensation mark is printed when the function to compensate the pen offset along the time axis is enabled. For details on the printout contents, see appendix 1 in the SBR-EW100 Recorder User’s Manual (IMSBR07-E( )).
Recording/Displaying Data Switching the Display Screen The screen switches each time the key is pressed. Screen 01 through 15 are switched in order. DISP Below is a display example. Display Example (1-channel digital + bar graph display) Channel No. Alarm status Measured value Unit Bar graph...
3 seconds to exit from the data display setup screen. MENU Display Types Display types listed below are available. For details on the display types, see section 12.4, ‘Display Function Specifications’ in the SBR-EW100 Recorder User’s Manual (IMSBR07-E( )) . Display Type Display Type 1-channel digital display...
Recording/Displaying Data FUNC Key Operations in Operation Mode The operations below can be carried out with the FUNC key in Operation mode. References to the SBR- EW100 Recorder User’s Manual (IMSBR07-E( )) are given in parentheses. : Use the key. FUNC : Use the key.
Recording/Displaying Data Aborting the Manual Printout Press the key. FUNC Press the key to select Print out and then press the key. Press the key with Manual Stop shown on the screen. Manual printout stops. The screen returns to the data display screen. Print=Manual Stop Printing the Recorder Settings This section explains the procedure for printing the recorder settings.
The data in the alarm printout buffer is cleared. The screen returns to the data display screen. Buf.clear=Alarm Printing a Message This section explains the procedure for printing the preset character strings. For details on setting the character strings, see section 6.8, ‘Setting the Message String’ in the SBR-EW100 Recorder User’s Manual (IMSBR07-E1) . Note •...
This operation releases the alarm indication or relay output (/A1, /A2, or /A3 option) when the alarm indication or output relay is set to hold operation. For details on the hold operation, see section 1.3, ‘Alarms’ in the SBR-EW100 Recorder User’s Manual (IMSBR07-E( ). Press the key.
Setup Items and Default Values Setup Items in Setting Mode and Their Default Values The items with an asterisk are not displayed in the default condition. To display these items, settings must be changed in Basic Setting mode. Setup Item Pen/Dot Selectable Range or Selections Default Value...
Setup Items and Default Values Computation function (/M1 option) Setup Item Pen/Dot Selectable Range or Selections Default Value Math > Unit > CH 0A/0B/0C/0D/0E/0F/0G/0J/0K/0M/0N/0P Math > Unit > Unit 6 characters or less Blank Math > Constant > No. K01 to K30 Math >...
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Setup Items and Default Values Setup Item Pen/Dot Selectable Range or Selections Default Value Print1 > Periodic Auto/Manual Auto Print1 > Ref. Time Hour 0 to 23 (1 hour steps) 00:00 Print1 > Interval Off/10min/15min/20min/30min/1h/2h/3h/4h /6h/8h/12h/24h Print1 > Mode Inst/Report/Off Inst Print2 >...
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Setup Items and Default Values Computation function (/M1 option) Setup Item Pen/Dot Selectable Range or Selections Default Value Math > Timer (TLOG) > Timer No. Math > Timer (TLOG) > Mode Off/Relative/Absolute Absolute Math > Timer (TLOG) > Interval(Relative) 10 min to 24 h (1 min steps) 01:00 Math >...
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Setup Items and Default Values Adjustment Setup Item Pen/Dot Selectable Range or Selections Default Value P_Adj > P_Adj Dot Model Hysteresis/Zero/Full Hysteresis Pen Model Zero/Full Zero P_Adj > Pen No. Pen Model 1/2/3/4 Store Setup Item Pen/Dot Selectable Range or Selections Default Value End >...
Recommended Replacement Periods for Worn Parts To preserve the reliability of the recorder and to use the recorder in good condition for an extended time, it is recommended that periodic replacements be made on parts. The table below shows the recommended replacement period for expendable parts. The replacement period shown here applies when the recorder is used under standard operating conditions.
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Subkect to change without notice due to design changes. The first edition : APR.2005 [IMQ00] HEADQUARTERS: 16-6, KUGAHARA 5-CHOME, OHTA-KU TOKYO 146-8515 JAPAN PHONE: 03-3751-9799 (+81 3 3751 9799) E-mail: info@rkcinst.co.jp RKC INSTRUMENT INC. FAX: 03-3751-8585 (+81 3 3751 8585) APR.2005 IMSBR06-E1...
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