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BEKA BA364D Manual

Intrinsically safe externally powered field mounting counter, timer, tachometer and clock
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BA364D
Intrinsically safe
externally powered
field mounting
counter, timer,
tachometer and clock
Issue 10
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March 2007

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  • Page 1 BA364D Intrinsically safe externally powered field mounting counter, timer, tachometer and clock Issue 10 Issue: March 2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Use as a Clock Please read section 1 plus the section describing the function that you wish to use. The BA364D is CE marked to show compliance with the European Explosive Atmospheres Directive 94/9/EC and the European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC...

  • Page 3: Common Features

    – see Appendix 2. 1.2.1 Counter When configured as a counter the BA364D will Housed in a robust IP66 glass reinforced accept pulses on one or both inputs and may be polyester (GRP) enclosure with an armoured...

  • Page 4: Clock

    1.2.4 Clock 1.4.2 Power supply When programmed as a digital clock the BA364D When installed in a hazardous area the BA364D will display local time within a hazardous area. must be powered via a Zener barrier or galvanic The two optional solid state outputs may be isolator from a dc supply located in the safe area.

  • Page 5: Remote Reset Terminals

    0.7W range is –20 to +60 Uo = 3.8V dc 1.7mA dc This allows the BA364D to be installed in all Po = 2.0mW Zones and to be used with most common industrial gases. The display may be reset from within the hazardous area by any mechanically operated switch connected directly to terminals 7 &...

  • Page 6: Installation

    1.5 INSTALLATION 1.5.1 Location The BA364D is housed in a robust IP66 glass reinforced polyester (GRP) enclosure incorporating an armoured glass window and stainless steel fittings. It is suitable for exterior mounting most industrial environments, including offshore and waste water treatment installations.

  • Page 7: Programming

    If this does not reveal the cause of the problem, our sales department will be pleased to help you. Faulty BA364D instruments should be returned to BEKA associates for repair, or to our agent in your area, for repair.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    BEKA associates. used for critical safety applications such as an emergency shut down The BA364D can also be supplied with a blank or system. custom engraved stainless steel plate secured by two screws to the side of the instrument When the BA364D power supply is enclosure.

  • Page 9: Intrinsic Safety

    Note: The 4/20mA current output is not available maximum equivalent capacitance when the BA364D is programmed as a timer or inductance of each BA364D control output is: as a clock. 40nF 30µH 1.9.7.1 Intrinsic safety...

  • Page 10: Optional Display Backlight

    1.9.8 Optional display backlight BA364D supplied with backlighting to improve display contrast when the instrument is installed in a poorly illuminated area. The backlight is segregated from the measuring circuit and has been certified as a separate intrinsically safe circuit.

  • Page 11: Appendix 1

    A1.1 Zones and Maximum Surface also be shown. Temperature The BA364D has been ATEX certified as Group II, Category 1 GD apparatus Tamb = -20 to 60 with a Maximum Surface Temperature of 80 When installed as specified by EN 50281 Part 1- 2 ‘Selection, installation and maintenance of...

  • Page 12: Appendix 2

    Division 2 Class I Group A & B A2.1 Intrinsic safey approval Group C The BA364D is approved to the FM Class 3610 Group D intrinsic safety standard. Installations must comply with BEKA associates Control Drawing Class II Group E, F & G CI330-33, which is attached to this Appendix, ANSI/ISA RP12.06.01 ‘Installation of Intrinsically...
  • Page 13 Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B,C, D Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F & G Class I, Zone 0, Group IIC Class III Class I, Zone 0, Group IIC BA364D & BA368C BA364D SEE NOTE 1 Entity Parameters SEE NOTE 8 & 10 Terminals 1 &...
  • Page 14 Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B,C, D Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F & G Class I, Zone 0, Group IIC Class III Class I, Zone 0, Group IIC BA364D & BA368C BA364D SEE NOTE 1 Entity Parameters SEE NOTE 8 Terminals 1 &...
  • Page 15 Notes: 1. The associated intrinsically safe barriers or galvanic isolators must be FM approved and the manufacturers' installation drawings must be followed when installing this equipment. 2. The unclassified location equipment connected to the associated intrinsically safe barriers must not use or generate more than 250V rms or 250V dc. 3.
  • Page 16 MCR050 MCX050 In addition to the supplied bonding plate, when 2 or 3 metallic glands or conduit hubs are fitted to a BA364D, all metallic glands or conduit hubs must be connected together and grounded. CAUTION: The BA364D enclosure is manufactured from conductive plastic per Article 250 of the National Electrical Code and enclosures shall be grounded using the ‘E’...
  • Page 17 Class II, Division 2, Groups E, F & G Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC Class III Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC BA364D BA364D & BA368C SEE NOTE 5 & 7 Terminals 1 & 2 BA368C Vmax = 30V SEE NOTE 4 Ci = 0.02µF...
  • Page 18 Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B,C, D Class II, Division 2, Groups E, F & G Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC Class III Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC BA364D & BA368C BA364D SEE NOTE 5 & 7 Terminals 1 & 2 Vmax = 30V BA368C Ci = 0.02µF...
  • Page 19 Notes: Nonincendive field wiring installations shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. The Nonincendive Field Wiring concept allows interconnection of Nonincendive Field Wiring Apparatus with Associated Nonincendive Field Wiring Apparatus using any of the wiring methods permitted for unclassified locations.
  • Page 20 MCR050 MCX050 In addition to the supplied bonding plate, when 2 or 3 metallic glands or conduit hubs are fitted to a BA364D, all metallic glands or conduit hubs must be connected together and grounded. CAUTION: The BA364D enclosure is manufactured from conductive plastic per Article 250 of the National Electrical Code and enclosures shall be grounded using the ‘E’...

  • Page 21: Use As A Counter

    Section 2 Use as a Counter Description Optional 4/20mA output 2.1.1 Initialisation & loss of power 2.7.1 Programming & adjustment 2.1.2 Controls 2.1.3 Displays Optional pulse output 2.8.1 Programming & adjustment System certificates Calibration example Use with Zener barriers 2.3.1 Power supply 2.10 Maintenance...
  • Page 22 2.1 DESCRIPTION 2.1.2 Controls When programmed as a counter the BA364D will The BA364D counter is controlled and calibrated accept pulses on one or both inputs and may be via four push-button switches which are located programmed to display: behind the instrument control cover, or as an...
  • Page 23 2.3.1 Power supply not already available. A BA364D is powered from the safe area via a positive polarity 28V 300 Zener barrier which Any certified Zener barriers may be used with the...
  • Page 24 If the BA364D is located in a hazardous area but the transducer(s) is in a safe area, a Zener If the total display is reset from the instrument...
  • Page 25 NAMUR 2-wire proximity detector may be directly connected to the input terminals. If the BA364D is located in a hazardous area but the transducers are in the safe area, a galvanic isolator is required to transfer the transducer output(s) to the instrument.
  • Page 26 ‘SurE’ has operating push-buttons to be entered to confirm the simultaneously. If the BA364D is not protected instruction by a security code the first parameter ‘Function’ Select ‘CountEr’ to enable the will be displayed. If a security code other than counter functions.
  • Page 27 Defines a pre-set number to which between the number of input the display will be set when the pulses total display. BA364D is locally or remotely Dividing factor adjustable between reset. Allows the instrument to 0.001 and 99999999. count down from a preset number.
  • Page 29 Finally, pressing E will execute the function at the two inputs and the resulting display when change to a counter and return the display to the the BA364D is programmed to count on a rising 'Function' prompt in the main menu. edge.
  • Page 30 2.5.7 Lower display: ‘dISPLAY.2’ This function turns the lower rate display on or off. When turned off the BA364D will display just the total number of pulses, when turned on it will display the total number of pulses and the pulse rate simultaneously.
  • Page 31 If the BA364D is required to display a rate of 1 unit per hour when 3 pulses are received per second: SCALE-r = (Number of input pulses/s) x (Timebase)
  • Page 32 The grand total is a separate eight digit counter increment or decrement the display. i.e. whether which duplicates the total display, but is not Input A of the BA364D is an up-counter or a cleared when the total display is reset. down-counter.
  • Page 33 Description of function 2.6.1 Programming and adjustment 'dELA' Alarm delay time The BA364D can be supplied with two solid state Adjusts the delay between the single pole alarm outputs which may be display equalling the setpoint and independently programmed as high or low, total the alarm output being activated.
  • Page 35 The alarm output may be open or closed in the When the alarm silence time is set to any figure non-alarm condition. When the BA364D power other than zero, the P push-button becomes an supply is turned off or disconnected, both the...
  • Page 36 When an alarm is silenced the New instruments with alarms are supplied with BA364D front panel alarm annunciator will flash the security code set to 0000 until the silence time expires. To adjust the silence time select 'SIL' from the 2.6.11 Adjusting alarm setpoints from the...
  • Page 37 2.7 OPTIONAL 4/20mA OUTPUT instruments will produce a linear output between The BA364D can be supplied with an optional 3.5 and 22mA. 4/20mA output which may be programmed to produce an analogue output proportional to the whole or part of the total or rate display.
  • Page 38 If the two pulse output functions are set such that there is not enough time for the BA364D to output the required number of pulses in real time, they will be stored and output as quickly as possible.
  • Page 39 2.9 CALIBRATION EXAMPLE is displayed; press P to reveal the A BA364D is required to display the position and existing setting. Using the Up or speed, including direction, of a cable which is Down buttons select ‘Pr.dEt’, the input sensed by two proximity detectors mounted on a...
  • Page 40 with one digit plus the following Down buttons simultaneously will then decimal point in the total display fix the decimal point in front of the flashing. Press the Up or Down least significant digit. button until second least significant digit and following decimal Using the Up and Down buttons to point are flashing.
  • Page 41 If input A the programming functions will now occurs before input B, a positive be stored in permanent memory and display will result when the BA364D is will be protected from accidental or programmed to count up. unauthorised adjustment security code.
  • Page 42 Terminals 2, 4, 1 & 2 with terminal 6 & 8 are 1 positive. interconnected within the If a BA364D counter fails after it has been BA364D functioning correctly, the following table may help Total display Incorrect That instrument to identify the cause of the failure.
  • Page 43 2.11 INDEX FOR COUNTER SECTION Subject Section Subject Section ATEX intrinsic safety certification 1.4; 2.2 Rate Alarms optional Display filter 2.5.10 Access setpoint 2.6.10 Scale factor 2.5.9 Delay 2.6.8 Reset Enable 2.6.2 Grand total 2.5.15 Function 2.6.5 Total display 2.3.3; 2.4.3; Hysteresis 2.6.7 2.5.14...
  • Page 45 Section 3 Use as a Timer Description Applications 3.1.1 Initialisation & loss of power 3.1.2 Controls Maintenance 3.1.3 Displays 3.8.1 Fault finding during commissioning. 3.8.2 Fault finding after commissioning. System certificates Index for Timer section Use with Zener barriers 3.3.1 Power supply 3.3.2 Inputs...
  • Page 46 3.1 DESCRIPTION Description of Switch Functions When programmed as a timer the BA364D may be used to measure and display the elapsed time Down+Up Resets the timer to zero or to between external events, or to control external the set time setpoint (‘SEt t) events via the two optional control outputs.
  • Page 47 Only one polarity of 3.3.1 Power supply Zener barrier i.e. positive or negative, may be A BA364D is powered from the safe area via a used with each instrument. positive polarity 28V 300 Zener barrier, which...
  • Page 48 If the BA364D is located in a hazardous area but If the timer is reset from the push-button behind the transducer(s) is in a safe area, a Zener...
  • Page 49 NAMUR 2-wire proximity detector or intrinsically safe voltage may be directly connected to these two inputs. If the BA364D is located in a hazardous area but the transducer(s) is in a safe area, a galvanic isolator is required to transfer the transducer output to the instrument.

  • Page 50: See Section 3.5.3

    ‘SurE’ has operating push-buttons to be entered to confirm the simultaneously. If the BA364D is not protected instruction by a security code the first parameter ‘Function’ Select ‘ELAPSE’ to enable the will be displayed. If a security code other than timer functions.

  • Page 51: See Section 3.5.7

    Display Description of function Display Description of function ‘AcSEt t’ Access Set Time 'COdE' Security code Sub-menu that enables the timer Defines a four digit numeric code setpoint ‘Set t’ to be adjusted which must be entered to gain from the display mode. access to the programmable separate security code prevents functions.
  • Page 53 3.5.2 Function of instrument: ‘Function’ When the required type of input has been This is the first parameter in the programme selected press E to enter the selection and return menu which conditions the instrument as a to the ‘InPut A’ or ‘InPut b’ prompt in the main counter, timer, tachometer or as a clock.
  • Page 54 3.5.8 Direction of count: ‘uP or dn’ programmed to display just hours and minutes, The BA364D timer will time up from zero to the (see 3.5.5) the instrument continues to operate set time setpoint (‘SEt t’), or down from the set with a resolution of one second.
  • Page 55 3.5.13 Security code: ‘CodE’ To check or change the status of this function The calibration and conditioning of the BA364D select 'ContinuE' from the main menu and press may be protected by a four digit security code P which will reveal the current setting.

  • Page 56: See Section 3.6.2

    3.6 OPTIONAL CONTROL OUTPUTS 3.6.1 Programming and adjustment The BA364D timer can be supplied with two solid state, single pole control outputs. These may be independently programmed to open and close when various timer functions occur. See section 1.9.5.1 for details of intrinsic safety.
  • Page 57 BEKA engineers will be reset or the elapsed time equals the programmed pleased to help with the design of your BA364D set time. To define when a control output opens timing system be it a simple manually controlled select ‘OP1:OFF’...
  • Page 58 SEt t, an internal stop signal is automatically generated which stops the timer and opens control output 1. 3.8 MAINTENANCE 3.8.1 Fault finding during commissioning If a BA364D timer fails to function during commissioning the following procedure should be followed: Symptom Cause...
  • Page 59 If a BA364D timer fails after it has been functioning correctly, the following table may help to identify the cause of the failure.
  • Page 60 3.9 INDEX FOR TIMER SECTION Subject Section Subject Section ATEX intrinsic safety certification 1.4; 3.2 Reset Grand total 3.5.12 Backlight optional 1.9.8 Timer 3.3.3; 3.4.3 3.5.11 Calibration 3.5; Fig 3.3 Controls 3.1.2 Security Control outputs optional Code 3.5.13 Delay 3.6.5 Override link 1.6.1 Enable...
  • Page 61 Section 4 Use as a Tachometer Description Optional 4/20mA output 4.1.1 Initialisation & loss of power 4.7.1 Programming & adjustment 4.1.2 Controls 4.1.3 Displays Calibration example System certificates Maintenance 4.9.1 Fault finding during commissioning. Use with Zener barriers 4.9.2 Fault finding after commissioning. 4.3.1 Power supply 4.3.2...
  • Page 62 4.1.1 Initialisation and loss of power exceeds 0.5Hz disc When power is applied to a BA364D tachometer, appears to rotate continuously. following initialisation the instrument will start functioning using the programmed parameters. If Reset Activated while run-time display...
  • Page 63 Intrinsic safety requirements are explained in section one of this manual which should be read If the BA364D is located in a hazardous area but before the system is designed. the transducer is in a safe area, a Zener barrier is required to transfer the transducer output to the instrument.
  • Page 64 If the BA364D is located in a hazardous area but the transducer is in a safe area, a galvanic If the run-time display is not used, or is reset from...
  • Page 65 If the BA364D is not protected by a security code the first parameter ‘Function’ The BA364D may also be reset from within the will be displayed. If a security code other than safe area. Any switch may be used, but a...

  • Page 66: Note: Once Cleared, A Grand Total

    Adjustable digital filter to reduce noise speed display. ‘Function’ Function of instrument Enables BA364D Adjustable between 0 and 99. conditioned as a counter, timer, See section 4.5.8 tachometer or clock. After making the selection ‘SurE’ has to be entered to confirm the instruction ‘CLIP-OFF’...
  • Page 68 4.5.4 Position of the decimal point: ‘d.P.’ The BA364D speed display has six digits and the To define the function of the instrument select decimal point may be positioned between any of ‘Function’...
  • Page 69 changed by pressing the Up or Down buttons. When this digit is correct pressing P will transfer Second Magnitude of step digit change which will control to the next digit. produce a rapid response To position the decimal point in the scale factor, move the flashing digit to the left hand side of the required decimal...
  • Page 70 4.5.12 Security code: ‘CodE’ clip-off will automatically be reset to zero. The calibration and conditioning of the BA364D required, a new clip-off threshold must then be may be protected by a four digit security code entered.
  • Page 71 Description of function 4.6.1 Programming and adjustment 'dELA' Alarm delay time The BA364D can be supplied with two solid state Adjusts the delay between the single pole alarm outputs which may be display equalling the setpoint and independently programmed as high or low, speed the alarm output being activated.
  • Page 73 4.6.6 Alarm output status: ‘no.nc’ The alarm output may be open or closed in the other than zero, the P push-button becomes an non-alarm condition. When the BA364D power alarm accept button. supply is turned off or disconnected, both the...
  • Page 74 BA364D front panel alarm annunciator will flash the security code set to 0000 until the silence time expires. To adjust the silence time select 'SIL' from the 4.6.11 Adjusting alarm setpoints from the alarm menu and press P which will reveal the display mode existing time.
  • Page 75 - see section 4.6.10 4.7 OPTIONAL 4/20mA OUTPUT The BA364D can be supplied with an optional 4/20mA output which may be programmed to produce an analogue output proportional to the whole or part of the speed display.
  • Page 76 4.8 CALIBRATION EXAMPLE Step 4 Position of decimal point A BA364D is required to display the speed of a In this example the BA364D is rotating shaft in revolutions per minute with a displaying rotary speed resolution of 1rpm. The speed sensor is a display decimal point is required.
  • Page 77 Following completion of programming exceeds 5rpm. Select ‘CLIP-OFF’ and calibration, return the BA364D to from the main menu and press P the display mode by pressing E. All which will show the current value with the programming functions will now one digit flashing.
  • Page 78 If this procedure does not reveal the cause of the with terminal 3 fault, it is recommended that the instrument is positive. No run-time Run-time Programming returned to BEKA or to our agent in your area for display display not see 4.5.5 repair. switched on. Run-time...
  • Page 79 4.10 INDEX FOR TACHOMETER SECTION Subject Section Subject Section ATEX intrinsic safety certification 1.4; 4.2 Rotational scale factor 4.5.6 Alarms optional Run time 4.3.5; 4.4.5 Resetting 4.3.3; 4.4.3; Access setpoint 4.6.10 4.5.10 Delay 4.6.8 Resetting grand total 4.5.11 Enable 4.6.2 Function 4.6.5 Security...
  • Page 81 Section 5 Use as a clock CONTENTS Description 5.1.1 Initialisation & loss of power 5.1.2 Controls 5.1.3 Displays System certificates Use with Zener barriers 5.3.1 Power supply 5.3.2 Synchronisation 5.3.3 Optional control outputs Use with galvanic isolators 5.4.1 Power supply 5.4.2 Synchronisation 5.4.3...

  • Page 82: Description

    5.1 DESCRIPTION 5.1.3 Displays When programmed as a clock the BA364D will The BA364D clock has a single digital display display local time in twelve or in twenty four hour and annunciators. format. Hours and minutes, or hours, minutes and seconds may be displayed.

  • Page 83: Use With Zener Barriers

    For 5.3.1 Power supply a single BA364D clock it may be less expensive A BA364D is powered from the safe area via a and easier to use galvanic isolators especially positive polarity 28V 300...

  • Page 84: Use With Galvanic Isolators

    Any EEx ia IIC certified intrinsically safe galvanic preprogrammed time. To achieve reliable isolators may be used with the BA364D providing synchronisation terminals 7 & 8 should be the output parameters do not exceed the input connected together by a pair of contacts which parameters of the terminals to which they are close for at least one second.

  • Page 85: Programming

    ‘SurE’ has to be simultaneously. If the BA364D is not protected entered to confirm the instruction by a security code the first parameter ‘Function’ Select ‘CLOC’ to enable the clock will be displayed. If a security code other than functions.
  • Page 86 Display Description of function 'EnbL' Control output enable * Allows one or two switching cycles per 24 hours to be selected or the optional control output disabled. See section 5.5.7 'OP1:On1' Setpoint * Defines the time at which control output 1 turns on for the first time. See section 5.5.8 'OP1:OFF1' Setpoint * Defines the time at which control...
  • Page 88 Tachometer ‘ELAPSE’ Timer 5.5.5 Set reset time: ‘rSEt t’ This function enables the BA364D reset time to When ‘CLOC’ is displayed, press P which will be adjusted. When terminals 7 & 8 are result in ‘Set.nO’ being displayed. To proceed...
  • Page 89 If 'OFF' is selected, the operator will not have Display Control output direct access to the setpoints when the BA364D ’OFF’ Control output disabled clock is displaying time. Return to the 'AcSP' ‘On:1’ Turns on & off once per 24 hours prompt in the main menu by pressing E twice.

  • Page 90: Adjust Control Output Setpoints

    Fig 5.5 shows the simplest Zener barrier interface and illustrates how a number of clocks may be synchronised. Terminals interconnected within the BA364D so only one of them needs to be connected to the Zener barrier busbar. When the synchronising contact is closed all the BA364D clocks will display the programmed reset time, in this example 12:00.

  • Page 91: Calibration

    BA364D clock. Step 1 Enter the programming mode Step 5 Define the security code Put the BA364D in the programming security code prevents mode by simultaneously pressing P unauthorised access and E. Assuming a security code has programme functions.

  • Page 92: Maintenance

    If this procedure does not reveal the cause of the fault, it is recommended that the instrument is returned to BEKA or to our agent in your area for repair.

  • Page 93: Index For Clock Section

    5.8 INDEX FOR CLOCK SECTION Subject Section ATEX intrinsic safety certification 1.4; 5.2 Backlight optional 1.9.8 Controls 5.1.2 Control outputs optional 5.3.3; 5.4.3 Enable 5.5.7 Intrinsic safety 1.9.5.2 Setpoint times 5.5.8 When displaying time 5.5.9; 5.5.10 Solid state outputs 1.9.5.1 Display 5.1.3 Format &...

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