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TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1: Introduction....................2 Description .................2 Safety Considerations ...............3 Before You Begin ...............4 Part 2: Setup.......................5 Front Panel .................5 Rear Panel Connections............5 Electrical Installation ..............7 2.3.1 Power Connections............7 2.3.2 Process Current .............8 2.3.3 Process Voltage..............8 2.3.4 Strain Gauge ..............9 2.3.5 Wiring Outputs - Wiring Hookup.........10 Part 3: Operation: Configuration Mode ............13 Introduction ................13...
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LIST OF FIGURES: Figure 2.1 Front Panel Display ..............5 Figure 2.2 Rear Panel Power and Output Connections ......5 Figure 2.3 Rear Panel Input Connections ...........6 Figure 2.4 Main Power Connections............7 Figure 2.5 Process Current Wiring Hookup ..........8 Process Voltage Figure 2.6 Process Voltage with Sensor Excitation ......8 Process Voltage without Sensor Excitation .....8 Strain Gauge...
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NOTES, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS Information that is especially important to note is identified by following labels: • NOTE • WARNING or CAUTION • IMPORTANT • TIP NOTE: Provides you with information that is important to successfully setup and use the Programmable Digital Meter. CAUTION or WARNING: Tells you about the risk of electrical shock.
This device can be purchased as monitor (read process value only) or as a controller. • The i Series Strain and Process controllers can measure a wide variety of DC voltage and current inputs for all common load cells, pressure transducers and strain gauge type of transducer. It offers unparalleled flexibility in process control.
1.2 Safety Considerations This device is marked with the international caution symbol. It is important to read this manual before installing or commissioning this device as it contains important information relating to Safety and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility). This instrument is a panel mount device protected in accordance with EN 61010-1:2001, electrical safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory.
1.3 Before You Begin Inspecting Your Shipment: Remove the packing slip and verify that you have received everything listed. Inspect the container and equipment for signs of damage as soon as you receive the shipment. Note any evidence of rough handling in transit.
Refer to the Quick Start PART 2 Guide for assembly and SETUP disassembly instructions. 2.1 Front Panel Figure 2.1 Front Panel Display Table 2.1 Front Panel Annunciators Output 1/Setpoint 1/ Alarm 1 indicator Output 2/Setpoint 2/ Alarm 2 indicator a/MENU Changes display to Configuration Mode and advances through menu items* b/PK/GRS...
Figure 2.3 Rear Panel Input Connections Table 2.2 Rear Panel Connector POWER AC/DC Power Connector: All models Input Connector: INPUT All models PR (Process) / ST (Strain) OUTPUT 1 Based on one of the following models: Relay SPDT Solid State Relay Pulse Analog Output (Voltage and Current) OUTPUT 2 Based on one of the following models:...
2.3 Electrical Installation 2.3.1 Power Connections Caution: Do not connect power to your device until you have completed all input and output connections. Failure to do so may result in injury! Connect the main power connections as shown in Figure 2.4. Figure 2.4 Main Power Connections Table 2.3 Fuse Requirements FUSE...
2.3.2 Process Current The figure below shows the wiring hookup for Process Current 0 – 20 mA. Figure 2.5 Process Current Wiring Hookup (Internal and External Excitation) 2.3.3 Process Voltage The figure below shows the wiring hookup for Process Voltage 0 – 100 mV, 0 –...
2.3.4 Strain Gauge The figure below shows the wiring hookup for 4-wire bridge input. Figure 2.7 a) 4-Wire Voltage/Bridge Input b) 4-Wire Bridge Input with with Internal Excitation External Excitation Wiring Wiring Hookup Hookup In 4-Wire connections the voltage drop across long excitation lead wires of strain gauge bridge may cause measurement errors.
2.3.4 Strain Gauge (continued) The figure below shows Voltage (bridge with amplified output) input with internal excitation. Where: +S: signal plus -S: signal return +Ext: excitation plus Figure 2.9 -Ext: excitation return 4-Wire Voltage Input (Bridge +E: plus excitation sense withAmplified Output) -E: minus excitation sense.
2.3.5 Wiring Outputs (continued) This device may also have a programmable communication output. The RS-232 and RS-485 Output Connection are shown below. If your meter has the communication option, the internal excitation is not available. Use external excitation for strain gauge meter. External RS-232 connections are not available with -EI or C4EI options.
2.3.5 Wiring Outputs (continued) This meter is capable of supplying 5 or 10 Vdc sensor excitation. The excitation output connection and location of S2 pin selection jumper are shown below. Excitation is not available if Serial Communication (-C24) or Ethernet (-C4EI) or Low Voltage Power Supply (-DC) options are installed.
PART 3 OPERATION: CONFIGURATION MODE 3.1 Introduction The instrument has two different modes of operation. The first, Run Mode, is used to display values for the Process Variable, and to display or clear Peak and Valley values. The other mode, Menu Configuration Mode, is used to navigate through the menu options and configure the controller.
3.2 Menu Configuration It is required that you put the controller in the Standby Mode for any configuration change other than Set Points & Alarms. Figure 3.1 Flow Chart for ID and Set Points Menu...
3.2.1 ID Number Menu SEE ID MENU SELECTION IN CONFIGURATION SECTION FOR ENABLE/DISABLE OR CHANGE ID CODE. If ID Code is Disabled or set as Default (0000) the menu will skip ID step to Set Point Menu. If ID Code is set to Full Security Level and user attempts to enter the Main Menu, they will be prompted for an ID Code.
3.2.2 Set Points Menu SETPOINT 1: Press a 1) Press a, if necessary until SP1 prompt appears. Press d 2) Display shows previous value of “Setpoint 1” with 1 digit flashing. Press b & c 3) Press b and c to increase or decrease Setpoint 1 respectively.
3.2.3 Configuration Menu Figure 3.2 Flow Chart for Configuration Menu Enter Configuration Menu: Press a 1) Press a, if necessary, until CNFG prompt appear. Press d 2) Display advance to INPT Input Menu. Press a 3) Press and release a to scroll through all available menus of Configuration section.
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ENTER INPUT TYPE MENU: Press a 1) Press a, if necessary, until CNFG prompt appears. Press d 2) Display advances to INPT Input Menu. Press d 3) Display flashes 0-0.1 , 0-1.0 , 0-10 or 0-20 (0 to 100 mV, 0 to 1 V, 0 to 10 V or 0 to 20 mA).
BUTTON SELECTION SUBMENU: Press d 12) Display flashes previous selection of GROS Gross or PEAK Peak. Press b 13) Scroll through the available selection GROS or PEAK to the selection of your choice. Press d 14) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to RDG Reading Configuration Menu.
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ENTER READING CONFIGURATION MENU: Press a 1) Press a , if necessary, until CNFG prompt appears. Press d 2) Display advances to INPT Input Menu. Press a 3) Display advances to RDG Reading Configuration Menu. Press d 4) Display advances to DEC Decimal Point. DECIMAL POINT SUBMENU: Press d 5) Display flashes previous selection for Decimal location.
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FILTER CONSTANT SUBMENU: Press d 14) Display flashes previous selection for Filter Constant. Press b 15) Scroll though the available selections: 0001 , 0002 , 0004 , 0008 , 0016 , 0032 , 0064 , 0128 . - Default is 0004 Press d 16) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily only, if a change was made, otherwise press a to advance to IN.RD...
3.2.6 Input/Reading (Scale and Offset) Menu Input voltage or current can be converted or scaled into values appropriate for the process or signal being measured. So, a reading may be displayed, for example, in units of weight or velocity instead of in amperes and volts. The controller determines scale and offset values based on two user-provided input values entered with the corresponding readings.
Max scale should not be more than 50% FS because of noise related issues. Press d 27) Display flashes STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to ALR1 only, if a change was made, otherwise advances to ALR1 Alarm 1 Menu. Example 2: Scaling without Known Loads.
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Determine IN!1 and IN!2 Input Range and Resolution. For our transducer select 0 ~ 100 mV range and LOW resolution (10 V) IN!1 = 0 (mV) X 100 (cts/mV) x 1.0 = 0 IN!2 = 30 (mV) X 100 (cts/mV) x 1.0 = 3000 2.
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Example 3: Scaling with Current/Voltage Transducer (Process) Input. The following example include details for a specific scenario in which a 4 - 20 mA input is to be represented as a measurement of 0 - 100 percent. Press d 41) Press d at the IN.RD prompt. Display shows IN!1 Input 1 Submenu.
3.2.7 Alarm 1 Menu This unit is equipped with two physical outputs that can only be configured as follows: Alarm 1 & Alarm 2, Alarm 1 & Output 2, Output 1 & Alarm 2, Output 1 & Output 2, Analog Out 1 & Alarm 2, Analog Out 1 & Output 2. Analog Out available only if Analog Output Option board is factory installed.
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ALARM 1 ENABLE/DISABLE SUBMENU: Press b 5) Scroll though the available selection until ENBL displays to use Alarm 1. Press d 6) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to ABSo only, if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to ABSo Alarm 1 Absolute/Deviation Submenu.
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CONTACT CLOSURE SUBMENU: Press d 11) Display flashes previous selection. Press b to N.ç. . Normally Closed or N.o. . Normally Open. Press d 12) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to AçTV only, if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to AçTV Active Submenu.
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ALARM ENABLE/DISABLE AT POWER ON: Press d 15) Display flashes previous selection. Press b to ENBL enable or DSBL disable. Press d 16) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to ALR.L only, if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to the ALR.L Alarm 1 Low Value Submenu.
3.2.8 Analog Output (Retransmission) Menu Analog Output can be configured as Retransmission or Control outputs. In this section we will discuss Retransmission Output. This unit is equipped with two physical outputs that can only be configured as follows: Alarm 1 & Alarm 2, Alarm 1 & Output 2, Output 1 & Alarm 2, Output 1 &...
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ANALOG OUTPUT ENABLE/DISABLE SUBMENU: Press b 5) Scroll though the available selection until ENBL displays to use Analog Output Retransmission (output proportional to the input signal). Press d 6) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to CURR or VoLT Submenu only if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to CURR or VoLT Current/Voltage Submenu.
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Accuracy of Analog Output board is +/-1% of FS (Full Scale) when following conditions are satisfied: 1. The input is not scaled below 1% of Input FS (10 mV @ 1 V or 0.2 mA @ 20 mA input ranges). 2.
3.2.9 Alarm 2 Menu This unit is equipped with two physical outputs that can only be configured as follows: Alarm 1 & Alarm 2, Alarm 1 & Output 2, Output 1 & Alarm 2, Output 1 & Output 2, Analog Out 1 & Alarm 2, Analog Out 1 & Output 2. Analog Out available only if Analog Output Option board is factory installed.
ALARM 2 ENABLE/DISABLE SUBMENU: Press d 5) Display flashes previous selection. Press b until ENBL displays to use Alarm 2. Press d 6) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to ABSo only if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to ABSo Absolute/Deviation Submenu.
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LOOP BREAK ENABLE/DISABLE SUBMENU: Press d 4) Display advances to Loop Break Time ENBL Enable or DSBL Disable Submenu and flashes the previous selection. Press b 5) Scroll through the available selections: ENBL or DSBL . Press d 6) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to B.TIM Loop Break Time Value Submenu.
3.2.11 Output 1 Menu Alarm 1 and Output 1 or Analog Output (Retransmission) share the same contacts on the rear panel connector. If Alarm 1 or Analog Output (Retransmission) is Enabled, Output 1 is automatically Disabled. is required that you put the controller in the Standby Mode for any configuration change other...
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ENTER OUTPUT 1 MENU: Press a 1) Press a , if necessary, until CNFG prompt appears. Press d 2) Display advances to INPT Input Menu. Press a 3) Press a , if necessary, until display advances to OUT1 Output 1 Menu. Press d 4) Display advances to SELF Self Submenu.
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MAXIMUM/PERCENT HIGH SUBMENU: Specify in percent, the maximum value (99) for control output. If the output is analog proportional (Current or Voltage), then the maximum voltage or current, in percent, is specified. If the output is time proportional (Relay, SSR, or Pulse), then the maximum duty-cycle, in percent, is specified.
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ACTION TYPE SUBMENU: The error that results from the measurement of the Process Variable may be positive or negative since it may be greater or smaller than the Setpoint. If a positive error should cause the instrument output to increase, it would be called Direct Acting.
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If Anti Integral (Anti Windup) Submenu “Enabled”, this feature allows the error term outside the proportional band to be calculated and accumulated for integration. This may be an important feature in applications where fast response time is desirable. START AUTO TUNE PID: Press d 27) Display flashes ENBL or DSBL .
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RESET SETUP SUBMENU: Press d 33) Display flashes 1 digit of the previous I REST Reset value. Press b & c 34) Press b and c buttons to enter a new “Reset” value. Press d 35) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to RATE only, if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to RATE Rate Setup Submenu.
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DAMPING FACTOR SUBMENU: Press d 42) Display flashes the previous “Damping Factor” selection. Press b 43) Scroll through the available selections: 0000 , 0001 , 0002 , 0003 , 0004 , 0005 , 0006 , 0007 . Press d 44) Display flashes STRD stored message and then advances to OUT2 only, if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to OUT2 Output 2 Menu.
3.2.12 Output 2 Menu Output 2 and Alarm 2 share the same contacts on the rear panel connector. If Alarm 2 is Enabled, Output 2 is automatically Disabled. is required that you put the controller in the Standby Mode for any configuration change other than Set Points &...
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ACTION TYPE SUBMENU: The error that results from the measurement of the process variable may be positive or negative since it may be greater or smaller than the set point. If a positive error should cause the instrument output to increase, it would be called Direct Acting.
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CYCLE TIME SUBMENU: Press d 15) Display flashes 1 digit of the previous “Cycle Time” value. Press b & c 16) Press b and c buttons to enter a new “Cycle Time” value (1 to 199 seconds). Press d 17) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to RAMP only, if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to RAMP Ramp Value Submenu.
3.2.13 Ramp & Soak Menu Alarm must be DISABLED if Ramp is ENABLED. is required that you put the controller in the Standby Mode for any configuration change other than Set Points & Alarms. Figure 3.11 Flow Chart for Ramp and Soak Menu ENTER RAMP AND SOAK MENU: Press a 1) Press a , if necessary, until CNFG prompt appears.
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SOAK ENABLE/DISABLE SUBMENU: Press d 7) Display flashes ENBL or DSBL . Press b 8) Scroll through the available selections: “Enable” or “Disable”. Press d 9) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to “Ramp Value” Submenu. Ramp & Soak provides users with the flexibility to slowly bring the Process Variable (PV) to the desired set point.
3.2.14 ID Code Menu Figure 3.12 Flow Chart for ID Code Menu ENTER ID CODE MENU: Press a 1) Press a , if necessary, until CNFG prompt appears. Press d 2) Display advances to INPT Input Menu. Press a 3) Press a , if necessary, until display advances to ID ID Code Menu.
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ENTERING OR CHANGING YOUR (DEFAULT) ID CODE: Enter ID menu (Repeat steps from 1 to 3). Press d 10) Display advances to CH.ID Change ID Code Submenu. Press d 11) Display shows 0000 message with flashing 1 digit. If you want to change your default “ID Code” you can do it now, otherwise press a and menu will skip to FULL Full Security Submenu.
3.2.15 Communication Option Menu Purchasing the controller with Serial Communications permits an instrument to be configured or monitored from an IBM PC compatible computer using software available from the website listed on the cover page of this manual or on the CD- ROM enclosed with your shipment.
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ENTER COMMUNICATION OPTION MENU: Press a 1) Press a , if necessary, until CNFG prompt appears. Press d 2) Display advances to INPT Input Menu. Press a 3) Press a , if necessary, until display advances to COMM Communication Options Menu. Press d 4) Display advances to C.PAR Communication Parameters Submenu.
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STOP BIT SUBMENU: Press d 15) Display flashes previous selection for “Stop Bit”. Press b 16) Scroll through the available selections: 1-BIT , 2-BIT . Press d 17) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to BUS.F only, if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to BUS.F Bus Format Submenu.
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Press d 25) Display flashes previous selection for “Echo”. Press b 26) Scroll through the available selections: NO, YES. Press d 27) Display flashes STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to STND only if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to STND Communication Standard Submenu.
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DATA FORMAT SUBMENU: Preformatted data can be sent automatically or upon request from the controller. Use the Data Format Submenus to determine what data will be sent in this preformatted data string. Refer to the iSeries Communications Manual for more information about the data format.
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UNIT SUBMENU (not applicable): Press d 50) Display flashes previous selection for UNIT . Press b 51) Scroll through the available selections: NO, YES. Press d 52) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to ADDR only, if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to ADDR Address Setup Submenu.
3.2.16 Display Color Selection Menu The menu below allows the user to select the color of the display. Figure 3.14 Flow Chart for Display Color Selection Menu ENTER DISPLAY COLOR SELECTION MENU: Press a 1) Press a , if necessary, until CNFG prompt appears. Press d 2) Display advances to INPT Input Menu.
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ALARM 2 DISPLAY COLOR SUBMENU: Press d 11) Display flashes previous selection for “Alarm 2 Color Display”. Press b 12) Scroll through the available selections: GRN , RED or AMBR . Press d 13) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then momentarily shows the software version number, followed by RST Reset, and then proceeds to the Run Mode.
PART 4 SPECIFICATIONS Accuracy at 25ºC Linearization Points Up to 10 Linearization Points ±0.5ºC temp nominal 0.03% rdg ±0.03% range process Configuration and strain Single-ended Resolution 10 / 1 µV Polarity Temperature Stability 50 ppm/°C Unipolar NMRR ...
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Cycle Time RS-232/RS-422/RS-485/MODBUS: 1 to 199 seconds; set to 0 for on/off Selectable from menu; both ASCII and operation modbus protocol selectable from menu. Programmable 300 to 19.2 K Gain baud; complete programmable setup 0.5 to 100% of span; Setpoints 1 or 2 capability;...
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Approvals UL, C-UL and see CE Approval Section Protection NEMA-4x/Type 4x/IP65 front bezel: GENERAL iS32, i1S6D, iS8C Line Voltage/Power NEMA-1/Type 1 front bezel: iS8, iS8DH, 90-240 Vac +/-10%, 50-400 Hz* iS8DV 110-375 Vdc, equivalent voltage 4 W power for iS8, iS8C, iS16, iS32 Dimensions 5 W, power for iS8DV, iS8DH, iS16D i/8 Series:...
PART 5 FACTORY PRESET VALUES Table 5.1 Factory preset value MENU ITEMS FACTORY PRESET VALUES NOTES Set Point 1 (SP1) 000.0 Set Point 2 (SP2) 000.0 Input: Input Type (INPT) 0 TO 100 MV (0-0.1) Ratiometric Operation (RTIO) Enable (ENBL) Input/Reading Resolution (RESO) Low (LO)
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MENU ITEMS FACTORY PRESET VALUES NOTES PID: PID Auto (AUTO) Disable (DSBL) Anti Integral (ANTI) Disable (DSBL) Output 1 only Proportion Value (PROP) 020.0 Reset Value (REST) 0180 Output 1 only Rate Value (RATE) 0000 Output 1 only Cycle Value (CYCL) 0007 Damping Factor (DPNG) 0003...
PART 6 CE APPROVALS INFORMATION This product conforms to the EMC directive 89/336/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC, and with the European Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC. Electrical Safety EN61010-1:2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory. Double Insulation Pollution Degree 2 Dielectric withstand Test per 1 min •...
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Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification.
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