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LCD Graphic Display for panel mounting ........................13 3-Digit Display - LED 32x72............................13 Built-in display................................14 pCO terminal keypad ..............................14 3.9.1 Typical use of the buttons in standard Carel applications ...................15 3.10 Functions and features of the terminal with graphic display ..................15 3.10.1 Graphic display board ..............................16 3.10.2...
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RS485 serial board for supervisor and telemaintenance .....................40 RS232 : modem interface card ............................41 Serial printer for LCD 4x20 or 6 LED display......................41 PCOSERPRN0, serial printer card for graphic terminal .....................41 Board for OEM humidifier management........................42 pCO² general characteristics ............................45 pCO²...
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8Pðà • Installation, operation and maintenance are performed according to the instructions of this manual; • Environmental conditions and supply voltage fall within the values indicated here below; cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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8Pðà The pCO represents the evolution of the well-known pCO electronic control, developed by Carel and designed for multiple applications in the fields of air-conditioning and refrigeration. The new range has been designed to satisfy the needs of the leading manufacturers in the sector, who require increasingly innovative and flexible products. There are three sizes,...
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• transportability of the software onto different Carel hardware. The applications developed for the pCO or Macroplus can be simply and quickly transferred to the pCO² (and vice-versa), adapting the inputs and outputs only;...
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(any variable, digital or analogue, according to the application software) at high transmission speeds. Up to 32 units can be connected, sharing information in very short times. The connection to the supervisor/telemaintenance serial line, based on the RS485 standard, is made using the optional serial boards (PCO2004850) and the Carel communication protocol.
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7. AWG20/22 cable for pLAN connection between a series of pCO boards; 8. connection terminal kit (in this case disconnected from the board to make them completely visible); 9. connection to supervisory systems; 10. connection to I/O expansions (LARGE version only). cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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RS485 serial connection board for pCO non optically-isolated RS232 modem serial connection board for pCO printer interface board for graphic display control board for Carel OEM steam humidifier flash memory expansion board for pCO parallel printer interface board for pCO²...
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RS232 serial board (for modem interface); 15. hatch for inserting the board for connection to a parallel printer; 16. hatch inserting programming key/memory expansion; 17. built-in terminal (LCD, buttons and LEDs). cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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E+ terminal for RS485 connection to I/O expansion modules J23-3 GND terminal for RS485 connection to I/O expansion modules The following table gives examples of the distribution of the inputs and outputs in relation to the 3 versions: cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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Font height (mm) LED number of side indicators LED number of indicators ( of the function displayed Code 128x64 pixel, graphic, back-lit 128x64 pixel, graphic, back-lit Number of rows Number of columns 16 cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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Number of columns Font height (mm) Other features available: • version with back-lit LCD ( code 240x128 pixel, graphic, back-lit Number of rows Number of columns code Number of LED digits Number of buttons cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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On the built-in terminal keypad pressing the up-down-enter buttons together allows the user to quickly check the inputs and outputs. mechanical buttons protected by polycarbonate cover function-indicator LEDs polycarbonate label (customisable) external rubber buttons cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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The LED next to each button are illuminated when the relative function is active (depending on the application program). External silicone rubber buttons (standard version). Ref. Fig. 3.2.1.1 (relating to Carel standard application programs): switches the unit on or off. The green LED that lights up in the button shows if the machine is turned on;...
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The function of the screen is to increase immunity against terminal disturbances. Mounting is made by tightening the three screws in the three holes marked by no.1, Fig. 3.3.1.3.1. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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• large and rapid fluctuations in ambient temperature; • environments where explosives or inflammable gases are present; • exposure to dust (formation of corrosive patina with possible oxidation and reduction of insulation); cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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200mA, protected by circuit-breaker against short-circuits. The activation of the latter is signalled by the switching on of the red LED on the right (see Fig. 4.4.1). cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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8Pðà The pCO can be connected to all the Carel series AS* active temperature and humidity probes configured as 0÷1V or 4÷20mA. The inputs which can accept these sensors are: B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, B8. The inputs must be pre-configured for 0÷1V or 4÷20mA signals by the application software resident in the flash memory.
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B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B9, B10 Ã : the two NTC probe leads are the same, in that they have no polarity; therefore it is not necessary to respect any specific order when connecting to the terminal block. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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4.4.3.1; • The two leads of the PT1000 probes do not have polarity. It is not necessary to respect any polarity order when connecting to the terminal block. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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The pCO can be connected to all Carel series SPK* active pressure probes or any pressure sensor on the market with an 0÷20mA or 4÷20mA signal. The inputs which can accept these sensors are: B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, B8. The inputs must be pre- configured for 0÷20mA or 4÷20mA signals by the application software resident in the flash memory.
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(B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, B8) (B4, B5, B9, B10) When remoting the analogue inputs, the cross section of the leads must be as reported in the following table (Tab. 4.4.6.2) 0,75 0,25 0,25 cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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: separate the probe signal and digital input cables as much as possible from the inductive load and power cables, to avoid possible electromagnetic disturbance. 24 Vac The following figure represents one of the more common connection diagrams for the 24Vac digital inputs. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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Figs. 4.5.2.1 and .2 show the versions: MEDIUM (in full) and LARGE (limited to the terminals located more internally, on the board). The connection diagrams in Figs. 4.5.2.1 and .2, while being the more common and the more convenient, do not exclude the possibility of powering the digital inputs cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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In this way any interruption (or disconnection) of the input can be signalled. When remoting the analogue inputs, the cross section of the leads must be as reported in the following table (Tab. 4.5.4.2) 0,25 cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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Tab. 4.6.1 summarises the distribution of the analogue outputs according to the available versions. When remoting the analogue inputs, the cross section of the leads must be as reported in the following table (Tab. 4.5.4.2) 0,25 cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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The relays are divided into groups, according to the distance of insulation. Inside each group, the relays have just single insulation and thus must have the same voltage (generally 24Vac or 110÷230Vac). Between the groups there is double insulation and thus the groups can have different voltages. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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: the groups which feature between them are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 14, 15 16, 17, 18 * the main insulation is guaranteed between the output of one group. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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8Pðà The connection between the user terminal and pCO is made using a 6-way telephone cable supplied by Carel. To make the connection simply insert the telephone connector in terminal J10 of the pCO and in terminal B on the user terminal.
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5. Once the EPROM has been inserted remount the board which acts a shield or if necessary the optional printer board, before closing the cover, and place the terminal in operation. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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(node) to another. Each pCO can be connected to a CAREL supervisory network, using the optional PCO2004850 cards. The pCO terminals can monitor the control variables (temperature, humidity, pressure, I/O, alarms) from one or more boards. If one or more terminals are disconnected or malfunctioning, the control program continues to function correctly on each pCO main board.
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2 3 4 vr Ãprpv yphyÃr xÃprpv : if the application software is not featured in the local pLAN network, the dip-switches must be set to 0, otherwise the program will not work. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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Switching can occur automatically on request, guided by the program. For example, an I/O board may request control of the shared terminal to display alarms or , alternatively, relinquish control to the next board after a set interval (cyclical rotation). cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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Fig. 5.4.2 shows a diagram of a number of boards connected in a pLAN network and powered by different transformers (with G0 not earthed). Typical application: a number of boards inside different electrical panels cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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200 metres. The following fig ures show the connection diagrams for the various configurations. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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(see Fig. 5.5.2 c) and the other terminal side (see Fig. 5.5.2 d). : the telephone cable must leave the pCO² perpendicularly. pCO Terminal max 50 m SÃ Graphic Ur menu prog. on/off alarm enter info on/off alarm enter cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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Fig. 5.5.2.2 shows the TCONN6J000 connector, used in a pair for the remote-installation of the pCO² in a pLAN network using an AWG24 shielded cable. ground shield first pair A +VRL (≈30Vdc) second pair A Rx/Tx- third pair A Rx/Tx+ third pair B second pair B first pair B +VRL (≈30Vdc) cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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The technical specifications of the pLAN network are summarised in the following table. Communication standard RS485 baud-rate (kbit/s) 65,2 Protocol Multimaster (Carel proprietary control) Maximum length of the network: 500 metres cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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For details on the technical specifications and the meaning of the pins, as well as the installation of the board, refer to the instructions provided on the instruction sheet enclosed with the board itself. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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• protocol: hardware handshake This interface (code ) allows the control of the fundamental parameters of the OEM humidifiers manufactured by Carel (level and conductivity of the water in the cylinder, TAM sensor for current absorption) directly from the pCO microprocessor-based electronic control.
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If the controlled devices are powered by 24Vac/Vdc, it is better it is from the 24Vac/Vdc power supply used to power the pCO • The CP equipotential connection, Fig. 7.1 (probe 8), must be performed directly on GND terminal and outside the electrical panel. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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8 IDC1 digital output 9 NO10 digital output 10 ID10 NO11 digital output 11 ID11 ID12 NO12 IDC9 digital output 12 ID13H NC12 ID13 IDC13 NO13 digital output 13 ID14 ID14H NC13 cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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* you must add this value with the processing time of the application programme. the 21Vdc available at the +Vdc terminal can be used for the power supply of any active probes, the maximum current being 200mA, protected thermally against short circuits. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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6 way telephone cable balanced differential CMR 7 V (RS485 type) Ã The maximum allowable distances between the terminal and the pCO are reported in Tab. 8.2.5.2. Ω Ω ≤ 0.14 ≤ 0.078 ≤ 0.25 cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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The physical dimensions, drilling template for panel installation, colours and mounting instructions for wall installation are indicated in the enclosed drawings. • green transparent polycarbonate self-extinguishing UL94V0 -30T120 (-30÷120°C, -22÷248°F) silk screening on front panel • silicon rubber self-extinguishing UL94V0 -30T70 (-30÷70°C, -22÷158°F) silk screening on buttons cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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• IP55 front panel for panel mounting • IP20 for models PCOT*CB*, if wall-mounted • IP55 for models PCOT32RN* front panel for panel mounting normal to be incorporated in Class I and/or II 250V long category D category I cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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3-module switchbox for the passage of the cable. With reference to Fig. 7.2.1, fasten the bracket (1) to the wall (3) using the screws (2); clip the rear of the instrument onto the bracket. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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8Pðà : all the dimensions are in mm. (18-DIN modules) (18-DIN modules) (13-DIN modules) cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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8Pðà 1. rear cover; 2. front cover; 3. fastening screw. PCOT32RN Carel reserves the right to alter the features of its products without prior notice. cod. Carel +030221826 rel. 2.0 dated 03/10/02...
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