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- Page 1 BA304E & BA324E intrinsically safe loop-powered field mounting indicators Issue 8 Issue: 8 May 2016...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7.2.1 Example, Adding break-points to a new indicator 7.3 Lineariser error message 7.4 Lineariser default configuration The BA304E & BA324E are CE marked to show compliance with the European Explosive Atmospheres Directive 2014/34/EU and the European EMC Directive 2014/30/EU... -
Page 3: Description
Model Display Each time a 4/20mA current is applied to the instrument, initialisation is performed during which BA304E 4 digits 34mm high all segments of the display are activated, after five seconds the instrument displays the input current BA324E... -
Page 4: Controls
2.1 Controls 3.1 ATEX gas certification The indicators are controlled and calibrated via Notified Body Intertek Testing and Certification Ltd four push-button switches located behind the have issued both models with a common EC-Type instrument control cover, or as an option on the Examination Certificate number... -
Page 5: 4/20Ma Input
3.4 Certification label information The certification label is fitted in a recess on the top outer surface of the instrument enclosure. It shows the ATEX certification information and BEKA associates' name and location. Non European certification information may also be shown. -
Page 6: Remote Indication
4.2 Remote indication The indicators may be driven via an intrinsically safe interface from a 4/20mA safe area signal to provide a remote display within a hazardous area. The type of intrinsically safe interface is not critical, either a Zener barrier or a galvanic isolator may be used, providing that Ui, Ii and Pi of the indicator are not exceeded and the voltage capability of the 4/20mA signal is sufficient to drive the indicator... -
Page 7: Installation
5. INSTALLATION 5.1 Location The BA304E and BA324E indicators are housed in robust IP66 glass reinforced polyester (GRP) enclosures incorporating armoured glass window and stainless steel fittings making them suitable for exterior mounting in most industrial installations, including off-shore and waste water treatment. -
Page 8: Configuration And Calibration
4/20mA loop. See section 6.6 Default Configuration BA304E BA324E 'bAr' Bargraph format and calibration Access code ‘CodE’ 0000 0000 Only the BA324E has a bargraph Function ‘FunC’... - Page 10 Display Summary of function 6.2 Indicator function: ‘FunC’ This configuration function defines the relationship 'C - - P' Function of P push-button between the indicator’s 4/20mA input current and The indicator may be configured to the indicator’s display. Three alternatives are display the input current in milliamps, or available: the input current as a percentage of the...
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Page 11: Calibration Using An External
6.4 Position of the decimal point: ‘dP’ 6.6 Calibration using internal reference: ‘SEt’ A dummy decimal point can be positioned between Using the ‘SEt’ function the indicator can be any of the digits or it may be absent. To position calibrated without the need to know the value of the decimal point select 'dP' from the menu and the 4/20mA input current, or to disconnect the... -
Page 12: Function Of The P Push-Button
Please Note: ‘bArLo’ must be set lower than ‘bArHi’, contact BEKA associates sales department if the incorrect setting is indicated by the bargraph scale security code is lost. flashing with a single bargraph segment activated. -
Page 13: Lineariser Calibration Using An External Current Source
7. LINEARISER 7.1 Lineariser calibration using an external A sixteen segment, seventeen break-point (0 to 16) current source. lineariser may be selected in the ‘FunC’ section of This method allows direct calibration of the the configuration menu. The position of each lineariser with an external current source and is the break-point is fully adjustable so that the slope of preferred method when traceability is required. -
Page 15: Lineariser Calibration Using Internal Reference
The delete break-point sub-function 'dEL' operates in a display of '1:2'. If more new break-points are in exactly the same way as the 'Add' sub-function required, using the ▲ button select the new described above. Once within the ‘dEL’ sub- highest break-point '2:2' and add the second function each time the P button is pressed a break- additional break-point by operating the P push... -
Page 16: Example, Adding Break-Points To A New Indicator
‘LtAb’ function described in section 6.11, the defaults conditions are: The corresponding indicator display at each of the Indicator display break-points can now be defined using the ‘diSP’ BA304E BA324E sub-function Using the ▲ and ▼ buttons select First break-point '0:1' 0.00... -
Page 17: Fault Finding During Commissioning
Indicators which fail within the guarantee period instruments in the loop. should be returned to BEKA associates or our local All decimal points Underrange if Recalibrate the agent. It is helpful if a brief description of the fault flashing. -
Page 18: External Keypad
The open circuit condition should Both the BA304E and the BA324E indicators are therefore be chosen as the alarm condition when fitted with a blank escutcheon around the liquid designing an alarm system. -
Page 19: Solid State Output
9.3.1 Solid state output Each alarm has a galvanically isolated single pole solid state switch output which as shown in Fig 10. The output is polarised and current will only flow in one direction. less than 5Ω + 0.7V Roff greater than 1MΩ... -
Page 21: Configuration And Adjustment
Fig 12. The additional functions appear between the ‘SEt’ and the ‘C- - P’ functions for the 'EnbL’ Alarm enable BA304E and between ‘bAr’ and ‘C- -P’ for the Enables or disables the alarm without BA324E indicator. For simplicity, Fig 12 only changing the alarm parameters. - Page 22 9.3.4 Alarm enable: ‘EnbL’ To check or change the alarm output status, select This function allows each alarm to be enabled or 'no.nC' from the alarm configuration menu and disabled without altering any of the alarm press P to reveal the setting. The function may be parameters.
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Page 23: Access Setpoint In Display
9.3.10 Alarm silence time: SiL indicator is in the display mode is provided by a This function is primarily intended for use in small separate security code. installations where the alarm output directly operates an alarm annunciator such as a sounder This direct setpoint access menu is enabled and or beacon. -
Page 24: Displaying Setpoints On Ba324E Bargraph
9.3.14 Displaying setpoints on BA324E bargraph One of the selectable bargraph formats ‘AlrSP’ allows a low or a high setpoint plus the displayed value to be represented, or a low and a high setpoint plus the displayed value to be represented by the bargraph as shown in Fig 14. -
Page 25: Display Backlight
9.4 Display backlight Providing the increased voltage drop can be The BA304E and BA324E loop powered indicators tolerated the intrinsic safety and system design can be supplied with a factory fitted backlight that described in sections 3 and 4 of this manual may be loop or separately powered. -
Page 26: Pipe Mounting Kits
9.5 Pipe mounting kits Two pipe mounting kits are available for securing the BA304E and BA324E to a horizontal or vertical pipe. BA392D Stainless steel bracket secured by two worm drive hose clips. Will clamp to any vertical or horizontal pipe with an outside diameter between 60 and 80mm. -
Page 27: Appendix 1 Atex Dust Certification
A1.1 Zones, and Maximum Surface Temperature The BA304E and the BA324E have been ATEX certified as Group II, Category 1D Ex ia IIIC T80ºC Da IP66 Ta = -40 to 70°C. When installed as specified by EN 61241-14 the indicators may be... - Page 28 BEKA associate certificates, please consulted.A2.3 Versions of the BA304E visit www.iecex.com All versions of the BA304E and BA324E loop powered indicators have IECEx certification. This includes: A2.1 IECEx Certificate of Conformity The BA304E and the BA324E loop powered ATEX version for use in gas atmospheres.
- Page 29 4 of this manual may therefore also be used for FM and cFM installations. A3.0 Factory Mutual Approval For installations in the USA and Canada, versions of the BA304E and BA324E are available with FM A3.2 Nonincendive approval intrinsic safety...
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