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User’s Manual ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION PANEL METERS . SIGNAL CONVERTERS . LARGE DISPLAYS Series K . K40-232 Display for serial protocol RS-232 ASCII PANEL METERS Display for ASCII protocol with RS-232 communications bus, with 4 digits and 20 mm digit height, in red color.
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1. Panel meter K40-232 Display for ASCII protocol with RS-232 bus, in 96 mm (1/8 DIN) format Digital panel meter, with ASCII code repeater function, in 96 x 48 mm Bus speed configurable up to 38.400 bps and address configurable size (1/8 DIN) and 4 digits with 20 mm digit height.
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.6 Front view 1.9 Rear view Option 3 Option 1 Option 2 Alarms Logo Units Signal Power Button ‘UP’ Button ‘SQ’ Button ‘LE’ (see section 1.10) (see section 1.7) ‘Fast access‘ ‘Configuration menu’ (see section 1.28.6) (see section 1.28) Detail of the plug-in screw terminals provided with the instrument.
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.11 Technical specifications Protocol ASCII Functions included Section RS-232 Speed from 38.400 bps to 600 bps Fast access yes, configurable 1.28.6 (19.200 bps by default) Watchdog yes, configurable 1.25 Data format 8n1, 8e1, 8o1, 8n2 Address 1 to 31 Scroll in ‘Text’...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.13 ASCII protocol - Types of frames The ASCII protocol used defines the following types of frames : • Frame ‘read’ (‘RD’). Identifier 36. Frame to request the data value of a register. The register number is indicated in the ‘REG’ byte (sec- •...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.14 Frame structure Header Data Trail FROM LONG [data] The protocol frames are structure with a header section (‘Header’), a Section ‘Trail’ data section (‘Data’) and a end of frame section (‘Trail’). Contains the ‘CRC’ code and the end of frame byte (‘ETX’). Section ‘Header’...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.15 Frame examples 1.15.1 Frames ‘WRA’ (35) and ‘OK’ (39) Example - The ‘Master’ (address ‘0’) sends a write frame, with re- ‘Slave’ answers to the ‘Master’ with a ‘ok’ frame (‘OK’). In case of quest of acknowledgment, (frame ‘WRA’) with value ‘65.43’...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.15 Frame examples (cont.) 1.15.4 Frames ‘RD’ (36) and ‘ANS’ (37) Example - The ‘Master’ (address ‘0’) requests the value of register that contains the value requested (65.43). For compatibility reasons, number ‘0’ (display value) to the ‘Slave’ with address ‘28’ (frame de instrument will always answer with a 6 digit value, filling with left ‘RD’) and the ‘Slave’...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.16 Registers in ‘Process slave’ mode List of registers accessible (see Table 3) for an instrument configured and write access to these registers through the bus, see section in ‘Process slave’ mode. 1.28.9. •...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.18 Registers in ‘Text’ mode List of registers accessible (see Table 5) for an instrument configured • if the register contains more than 6 characters, the ‘scroll’ mode is activated (see section 1.28.3). in ‘Text’...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.20 The ‘Alarm status’ register The ‘Alarm Status’ register (register 6) is available as a read_only reg- Register ASCII Alarm 3 Alarm 2 Alarm 1 ister for the ‘Process slave’ mode and as a read/write register for value character status...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.22 Messages and errors Error messages are grouped into those related to the instrument, • error messages related to the communications protocol are and those related to the frames informed into the response frame (see Table 9). Error messages are generated only as answers to frames ‘WRA’...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.23 Numerical registers : restrictions 1.24 Addresses and ‘broadcast’ Registers which must contain a numerical value, are controlled to as- Addresses available to assign to the intruments are from 1 to 31. Ad- sure that the value received from the frame is a true numerical value.
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.27 How to operate the menus The instrument has two menus accessible to the user : Example of operation inside the ‘configuration menu’. ‘Configuration menu’ (key SQ) (<) 1. The SQ (<) key enters into the ‘Fast access’...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.28 Configuration menu Press ‘SQ’ (<) for 1 second to access the ‘configuration menu’. 1.28.1 Initial set-up For a description on how to operate inside the menus see section 1.27 . For a full vision of the ‘configuration menu’ structure see The instrument can work in two different modes called ‘Process 1.30 section...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.28 Configuration menu (cont.) 1.28.3 Configuration 1 to 31 In configuration menu assign the instrument address, the ‘watchdog’ Configuration Local address time, define the behavior in case of error, and configure the scroll function for ‘Text’...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.28 Configuration menu (cont.) 1.28.5 Alarms in ‘Process slave’ mode Alarms in ‘pro- Menu available only in ‘Process slave’ mode. Alarms are locally con- cess slave’ mode trolled from the instrument. Operator must manually configure the alarm parameters for each alarm.
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.28 Configuration menu (cont.) 1.28.6 Fast access The ‘UP’ (5) key at the front of the instrument gives access to a list Tools of functions configurable by the operator. See section 1.27 for an ex- planation on how to operate the ‘fast access’...
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.28 Configuration menu (cont.) 1.28.10 Menu ‘Save to E2PROM’ By default, saving values to the E2PROM from the communciations Remote SAve to E2PROM bus, is disabled. Select ‘on’ to save updates on the setpoint values also to the E2PROM (see section 1.28.9).
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.30 Full configuration menu Press ‘SQ’ (<) for 1 second to access the ‘configuration menu’. See 1.28 section . for a description of each menu entry. Alarms in Alarm 1 Remote ‘Process slave’ mode ‘full slave’...
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FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.30 Full configuration menu (cont.) Tools Password Key UP Bus activity (‘fast access’) Factory reset Memory of maximum Version Memory of minimum Minimum Brightness Setpoint 1 Standard Setpoint 2 Maximum Setpoint 3 Configuration menu for the module installed at Opt.1 Address ...
Operation must be performed by qualified personnel only. 1.32 Modular system K Series panel meters are designed to create a modular system. This modular system allows for addition, replacement or substitution of any of the internal modules conforming the instrument. Below is a graphic explanation for the position of each module.
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 1.33 Precautions on installation 1.35 CE declaration of conformity Manufacturer FEMA ELECTRÓNICA, S.A. Risk of electrical shock. Instrument terminals can be connected Altimira 14 - Pol. Ind. Santiga to dangerous voltage. E08210 - Barberà del Vallès BARCELONA - SPAIN Instrument protected with double isolation.
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 2. Output and control modules 2.1 Module R1 2.2 Module T1 The R1 module provides 1 relay output to to install at digital panel The T1 module provides 1 transistor output to install at digital panel meters from Series K, up to a maximum of 3 relays in a single meter.
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 2.3 Module SSR 2.4 Module AO The SSR module provides 1 output to control SSR relays, to install at The AO module provides 1 analog output with 4/20 mA or 0/10 Vdc digital panel meters from Series K, up to a maximum of 3 SSR con- configurable output range.
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 2.6 Module RTU 2.5 Module S4 The S4 module provides a RS-485 communications module for Series The RTU module provides a Modbus RTU communications module for Series M of panel meters. The RTU module implements function M of panel meters.
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 2.7 Module S2 2.8 Modules R2, R4, R6 The S2 module provides a RS-232 communications module for Series The R2, R4 and R6 modules provide 2, 4 and 6 relay outputs for Series M of panel meters.
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 3. Other options 3.1 Option NBT Instruments without front key- pad. To configure the instrument, remove the meter from the panel and remove the front filter. Inter- nal press buttons for configuration are accessible. Optionally, request instrument preconfigured from factory.
FEMA ELECTRÓNICA . Series K . K40-232 4. Accessories 4.1 THM benchtop housing 4.4 WME housing Benchtop housing for Series M Wall mount housing. Together and Series K of panel meters. with the KIP protector, offer a Handle with three selectable posi- full IP65 protection.
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