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Firmware: v.6.00 or higher
Input type: pulse
Rotational / linear speed control
Read the user's manual carefully before starting to use the unit or software.
Producer reserves the right to implement changes without prior notice.
2018.12.18
User manual
RATEMETER
STI-N118
Assisting the automation
industry since 1986
STI-N118_INSSXEN_v.2.08.001

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  • Page 1 Assisting the automation industry since 1986 User manual RATEMETER STI-N118 Firmware: v.6.00 or higher • Input type: pulse • Rotational / linear speed control • Read the user's manual carefully before starting to use the unit or software. Producer reserves the right to implement changes without prior notice.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 CONTENTS 1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND USER SAFETY..................3 2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS........................4 3. TECHNICAL DATA............................5 4. DEVICE INSTALLATION..........................7 4.1. UNPACKING............................7 4.2. ASSEMBLY............................7 4.3. CONNECTION METHOD........................8 4.4. MAINTENANCE..........................17 5. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION........................18 6. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................19 6.1. MEASUREMENT MODE........................19...
  • Page 3: Basic Requirements And User Safety

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Explanation of symbols used in the manual: - This symbol denotes especially important guidelines concerning the installation and operation of the device. Not complying with the guidelines denoted by this symbol may cause an accident, damage or equipment destruction.
  • Page 4: General Characteristics

    User can set input divider in range 1 to 19 999 and additional scale coefficients The device can be equipped with two relay (or OC type) outputs. Optionally STI-N118 with one relay (or OC type) output can be equipped with active current output, passive isolated current output or active voltage output.
  • Page 5: Technical Data

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 3. TECHNICAL DATA Power supply voltage 85... 230 ...260V AC/DC; 50 ÷ 60 Hz (separated) (depending on version) or 19...24...50V DC and 16...24...35V AC (separated) External fuse (required) T - type, max. 2 A Power consumption max.
  • Page 6 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 range max. 0 ÷ 11V Active voltage output (optional, for one relay or one OC-type output version only) Load resistance min. 2000 W Display range 0 ÷ 999999, plus decimal point Communication interface RS 485, 8N1 and 8N2, Modbus RTU,...
  • Page 7: Device Installation

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 4. DEVICE INSTALLATION The unit has been designed and manufactured in a way assuring a high level of user safety and resistance to interference occurring in a typical industrial environment. In order to take full advantage of these characteristics installation of the unit must be conducted correctly and according to the local regulations.
  • Page 8: Connection Method

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 110 mm 67 mm 90 mm Figure 4.1. Device and assembly dimensions 4.3. CONNECTION METHOD Caution - Installation should be conducted by qualified personnel . During installation all available safety requirements should be considered. The fitter is responsible for executing the installation according to this manual, local safety and EMC regulations.
  • Page 9 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 - Unused clamps (marked as n.c.) must not be used for connecting any connecting cables (e.g. as bridges), because this can cause damage to the equipment or electric shock. - If the unit is equipped with housing, covers and sealing packing, protecting against water intrusion, pay special attention to their correct tightening or clamping.
  • Page 10 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Connections of power supply voltage and measurement signals are executed using the clamping connections on the back of the unit’s housing. 6 mm 5 mm Figure 4.2. Recommended dimensions of cable stripping a) for big connectors (1 to 6), b) for small connectors (7 to 16) Figure 4.3.
  • Page 11 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 OC1, OC2: U max = 30V DC, max = 30mA, max = 100mW RS - 485 pulse input (option) (option) 12 11 10 9 8 7 (+5%, -10%) Imax = 100 mA Figure 4.5. Terminals description (OC-type outputs)
  • Page 12 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Passive, isolated (option) current output 4÷20mA RS - 485 pulse input (option) 12 11 10 9 8 7 (+5%, -10%) Imax = 100 mA Figure 4.7. Terminals description (relay and passive current outputs) ACTIVE (option)
  • Page 13 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 OC1: U max = 30V DC, max = 30mA, max = 100mW ACTIVE current output RS - 485 pulse input (option) (option) 12 11 10 9 8 7 (+5%, -10%) Imax = 100 mA Figure 4.9. Terminals description (OC-type and active current outputs)
  • Page 14 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 OC1: U max = 30V DC, max = 30mA, max = 100mW ACTIVE voltage output RS - 485 pulse input (option) (option) 12 11 10 9 8 7 (+5%, -10%) Imax = 100 mA Figure 4.11. Terminals description (OC-type and active voltage outputs)
  • Page 15 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Figure 4.13. Examples of suppression circuit connection: a) to relay terminals; b) to the inductive load Construction of pulse input allows connecting of inductive or optical sensor with common earth (Figure 4.14a) or common plus (Figure 4.14b), without additional intermediary circuits (sensor with NPN or PNP type output).
  • Page 16 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Logic controller LED 10 mA voltage input 24 V Figure 4.15. Example of OC-type outputs connection ACTIVE Current output Logic controller Current input 0-20 mA Figure 4.16. Example of active current outputs connection (for device with active current output only)
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 ACTIVE voltage output Logic controller voltage input 0 - 10V Figure 4.18. Example of active voltage outputs connection (for device with active voltage output only) 4.4. MAINTENANCE The unit does not have any internal replaceable or adjustable components available to the user.
  • Page 18: Front Panel Description

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 5. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION alarm LED indicator (AL) Thresholds exceeding LED indicators (R) infrared receiver display ENTER RESET programming pushbuttons MENU Symbols and functions of push-buttons: Symbol used in the manual: [ESC/MENU] Functions: MENU •...
  • Page 19: Principle Of Operation

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 6. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION After turning the power supply on, device ID and software version are showed on the display, next the controller goes to the measurement mode. 6.1. MEASUREMENT MODE In the measurement mode the device shows current measurement value (rotational revolution, it depends on “F or P”...
  • Page 20: Detection Of The Peak Values

    6.2. DETECTION OF THE PEAK VALUES The STI-N118 controller is equipped with peaks detection function. It can detect a peaks of the input signal and display their values. Presets connected with this function are placed in “HOLd” menu (see description of “HOLd” menu). The detection of the peak can be done if the measured signal raises and drops of value at least equal to parameter “PEA”.
  • Page 21: Control Of The Relay Outputs

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 6.3. CONTROL OF THE RELAY OUTPUTS The control of the object (measured signal) is realized via relay outputs. Front panel LEDs named „ R ” indicates the state of particular relay output. If device is not equipped with one or more relay outputs, menus refer to this relays are available, but apply to LED indicators only.
  • Page 22: One Threshold Mode

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 6.3.1. One threshold mode Figure 6.4 presents the principle of relay outputs operation for one threshold mode, and an example values of other parameters. measured “SEt P” parameter displayed value signal (expected signal value) zone A “HYSt”...
  • Page 23: Two Thresholds Mode

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 (when input signal stay in zone A or zone B) are lower than parameters “t on” If t or t or “t oFF”, the relay will not change his state (see points A and C, Figure 6.4 a, d, e).
  • Page 24: Device Programming

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Figure 6.5 presents the principle of relay outputs operation for two thresholds mode, and an example values of other parameters. In this mode parameter “SEt P2” is accessible in common with “SEt P2” , this parameter describes a second threshold of the relay output. The parameters “HYSt”, “modE”, “t on”, “t oFF”, “unit”...
  • Page 25: Parameters Edition

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Functions of the buttons while sub-menu and parameters choice: Selection of sub-menu or parameter for editing. Name of selected item (sub- menu or parameter) is displayed. Operation of [ENTER] button depend on present menu position: ENTER •...
  • Page 26: Switch Parameters ("List" Type)

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 7.2.3. Switch parameters (“LIST” type) Switch parameters can be described as a sets of values (a lists) out of which only one of the options available on the list can be selected for the given parameter. Options of switching parameter are selected using keys.
  • Page 27 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 • The relay outputs and LEDs (named “R“) can be controlled depend on both - the current value and the peak value (when peak detection is active) of the input signal. • If device is not equipped with one or more relay outputs, menus refer to this relays are available, but apply to LED indicators only.
  • Page 28: Input" Menu

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 LEDs light when relays are closed, independently of relays' mode. • • When power supply fail, unit do not store relays state selected by RS-485 interface. “t on” - turn on delay time, the relay is turned on with delay equal “t on” if the input value exceeds appropriate border value (defined with threshold and hysteresis), at least “t on”...
  • Page 29 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Parameter Minimum duration Permitted duty cycle of low and high states for max. frequency “FrEq” (Hz) ”10” 5 ms 5%-95% ”15” 3,4 ms 5%-95% ”20” 2,5 ms 5%-95% ”30” 1,7 ms 5%-95% ”40” 1,3 ms 5%-95% ”50”...
  • Page 30: Filter" Menu

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 “mUL” - multiplication coefficient. The value by which current measurement result is multiply to recalculate it to desired unit (e.g. linear speed); can be set in range 0 to 999 999, value 0 is interpreted as 1 000 000.
  • Page 31: Output" Menu

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 7.3.4. ”OutPUt” menu This menu contains parameters of analogue output control. Menu is available if the device is equipped witch analogue output. Analogue output can be controlled depend on both present measured value and peak value (if peak detection is enabled).
  • Page 32 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 ” Lo r ”, ” Hi r ” - this parameters define the output value range. If calculated output value Out exceeds defined range then analogue output generates signal equal to upper or lower border of the defined range. These parameters defines the percentage extension of nominal analogue range (with 0,1% resolution).
  • Page 33: Bright" Parameter

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Before turning off the device it is recommended to first disable the current output's power supply, and then the device itself. If the current output is supplied while the device itself is turned off, the output current will be about 27.5 mA.
  • Page 34: Rs-485" Menu

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 If the user do not remember his password, the access to the menu is possible by the “one-use password”. To get this password please contact with Marketing Division. “Single use password” can be used only one time, after that it is destroyed.
  • Page 35: Edit T" Parameter

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 “rESP” - this parameter defines minimal (additional) delay between the Modbus message and the answer of the device (received and sent via RS-485 interface). This additional delay allows the device to work with poor RS-converters which do not works properly on baud rates higher than 19200.
  • Page 36: Menu Structure

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 7.4. MENU STRUCTURE Measurement mode Press and hold at least 2 seconds MENU MENU 4-digit user password entering (if it is different from „0000”) 0 _ _ _ ENTER ENTER ENTER Parameter MENU rELAy1 SEt P...
  • Page 37 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 See previous page ENTER Parameter MENU briGHt edition ENTER MENU ENTER ENTER Parameter MENU HOLd modE edition ENTER MENU timE H dis MENU H r1 H r2 HOut option ENTER ENTER Parameter MENU SECU SEtcod...
  • Page 38: Examples Of "Mul" And "Div" Parameters Calculation

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 8. EXAMPLES OF “MUL” AND “DIV ” PARAMETERS CALCULATION 1. Let's assume that user wants to multiply rotational speed by 12.34. Then parameters “mUL” “div” should be set : “mUL” “div” = 1234, = 100 2.
  • Page 39: Output Value Calculation

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 9. OUTPUT VALUE CALCULATION Lets assume that we have active current output and its parameters are: “OUtmod” = “4-20” , “OUt LO” = 100, “OUt HI” = 200, “Lo r” = 5.0, “Hi r” = 5.0 Parameters “Lo r”...
  • Page 40: List Of Registers

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 10.1. LIST OF REGISTERS Some parameters are located on two registers (higher word in first register, and lower word in next one). After writing of one of them device controls result of their 32-bit value, and if it is necessary corrects value of second register automatically.
  • Page 41 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Register Write Range Register description 0 ÷ 199 “mEAS t” parameter in “inPUt” menu expressed in tenth of seconds 0 ÷ 199 “vALUE” parameter in “FiLtEr” menu (measurement filtering rate) 0 ÷ 1999 “droP” parameter in “FiLtEr” menu expressed in tenth of percent 0 ÷...
  • Page 42 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Register Write Range Register description 0 ÷ 99999 “HySt” parameter in “rELAy2” menu, no decimal point included “modE” parameter in “rELAy2” menu: 0 ÷ 5 0 - “noACt” mode; 1 - “on” mode; 2 - “oFF” mode; 3 - “in” mode;...
  • Page 43: Transmission Errors Description

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Register Write Range Register description “OUtmod” parameter in “OUtPUt” menu (active voltege output mode) 0 - voltage output disabled; 1 - voltage output enabled with 0÷5V 0 ÷ 5 mode; 2 - voltage output enabled with 1÷5V mode;...
  • Page 44: Examples Of Query/Answer Frames

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 10.3. EXAMPLES OF QUERY/ANSWER FRAMES Examples apply for device with address 1. All values are represent hexadecimal. Field description: ADDR Device address on modbus network FUNC Function code REG H,L Starting address (address of first register to read/write, Hi and Lo byte) COUNT H,L No.
  • Page 45 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 3. Change of the device address from 1 to 2 (write to reg. 20h) ADDR FUNC REG H,L DATA H,L CRC L,H DATA H - 0 DATA L - new device address (2) The answer (the same as the message):...
  • Page 46: Default And User's Settings List

    User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 11. DEFAULT AND USER'S SETTINGS LIST Desc. Parameter Description Default value User's value page Parameters of relay R1 operation (“rELAy1” menu) SEt P Relay first threshold 20.0 SEt P2 Relay second threshold 30.0 HYSt Hysteresis of relay...
  • Page 47 User manual - RATEMETER STI-N118 Desc. Parameter Description Default value User's value page Current output configuration (“OUtPUt” menu) Outmod Current output mode „4-20” (mA) OUt Lo Display value for 4 mA current output OUt Hi Display value for 20 mA current output 100.0...
  • Page 48 SIMEX Sp. z o.o. ul. Wielopole 11 80-556 Gdańsk Poland tel.: (+48 58) 762-07-77 fax: (+48 58) 762-07-70 http://www.simex.pl e-mail: info@simex.pl...

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