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Endress+Hauser RMA42 Operating Instructions Manual

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BA00287R/09/EN/07.22-00
71563194
2022-03-04
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  • Page 1 Products Solutions Services BA00287R/09/EN/07.22-00 71563194 2022-03-04 Valid from version 01.03.xx (device software) Operating Instructions RMA42 Process transmitter...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RMA42 Table of contents Table of contents About this document ....4 Repair ......43 Symbols .

  • Page 4: About This Document

    About this document RMA42 About this document Symbols 1.1.1 Safety symbols DANGER This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in serious or fatal injury. WARNING This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in serious or fatal injury.

  • Page 5: Documentation

    RMA42 About this document Symbol Meaning Reference to graphic Notice or individual step to be observed … Series of steps Result of a step Help in the event of a problem Visual inspection 1.1.4 Symbols in graphics Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning 1, 2, 3,...
  • Page 6 Technical Documentation supplied with the device are displayed. • Enter the serial number on the nameplate into the Endress+Hauser Operations app or scan the 2-D matrix code (QR code) on the nameplate with the Endress+Hauser Operations app: all data relating to the device and the Technical Documentation pertaining to the device is displayed.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    RMA42 Safety instructions Safety instructions Requirements for the personnel The personnel for installation, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance must fulfill the following requirements: ‣ Trained, qualified specialists must have a relevant qualification for this specific function and task. ‣ Are authorized by the plant owner/operator.

  • Page 8: Product Safety

    Safety instructions RMA42 Product safety This product is designed in accordance with good engineering practice to meet state-of- the-art safety requirements and has been tested and left the factory in a condition in which it is safe to operate. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 9: Incoming Acceptance And Product

    (www.endress.com/deviceviewer): all data relating to the device and an overview of the Technical Documentation supplied with the device are displayed. • Enter the serial number on the nameplate into the Endress+Hauser Operations App or scan the 2-D matrix code (QR code) on the nameplate with the Endress+Hauser Operations App: all the information about the device and the technical documentation pertaining to the device is displayed.

  • Page 10: Storage And Transport

    Incoming acceptance and product identification RMA42 Storage and transport Please note the following: • Pack the device so that is protected against impact for storage and transport. The original packaging provides optimum protection. • The permitted storage temperature is –40 to 85 °C (–40 to 185 °F); it is possible to store the device at borderline temperatures for a limited period (48 hours maximum).

  • Page 11: Mounting

    RMA42 Mounting Mounting Installation requirements NOTICE High temperatures reduce the life-time of the display. ‣ To avoid heat accumulation, ensure the device is sufficiently cooled. ‣ Do not operate the device in the upper temperature range over a longer period of time.

  • Page 12: Mounting Procedure

    Mounting RMA42 Mounting procedure A0011766 1. Slide the upper DIN rail clip upwards and the lower clip downwards until they click into place. 2. Fit the device on the DIN rail from the front. 3. Slide the two DIN rail clips back together until they click into place.

  • Page 13: Wiring

    RMA42 Wiring Wiring WARNING Danger! Electric voltage! ‣ The entire connection of the device must take place while the device is de-energized. ‣ The protective ground connection must be established before all other connections. If the protective ground is disconnected, this can be a source of danger.
  • Page 14 Wiring RMA42 5.1.1 Overview of possible connections on the process indicator Terminal assignment of analog inputs, channel 1 and 2 (optional) 13 12 23 22 A0011916 Loop power supply connection 2-wire 4-wire 0/4...20 mA A0011925 A0011926 Analog input connection RTD/resistor, 2-wire...
  • Page 15 RMA42 Wiring Illustrated contact position of the relays if the limit value is breached or the power supply fails: (Optional) relay connection Relay 1 Relay 2 R12 R11 R13 R22 R21 R23 A0011801 A0011802 Analog output connection Analog output 1...

  • Page 16: Post-Connection Check

    Wiring RMA42 200 Ω 24 V A0029250  3 Internal circuitry of the HART® connection sockets Current input HART® connection sockets Transmitter power supply A/D converter Post-connection check Device condition and specifications Notes Are cables or the device damaged? Visual inspection...

  • Page 17: Operation

    1. First install the device driver "CDI DTMlibrary" in FieldCare. It can be found in FieldCare under "Endress+Hauser Device DTMs → Service / Specific → CDI". 2. The DTM catalog in FieldCare must then be updated. Add the new installed DTMs to the DTM catalog.
  • Page 18 Operation RMA42 Installation of the Windows driver for TXU10/FXA291 Administrator rights are required to install the driver in Windows. Proceed as follows: 1. Connect the device to the PC using the TXU10/FXA291 interface adapter.  A new device is detected and the Windows installation wizard opens.

  • Page 19: Display And Device Status Indicator / Led

    RMA42 Operation Display and device status indicator / LED The process indicator provides an illuminated LC display which is split into two sections. The segment section displays the value of the channel and additional information and alarms. In the dot matrix section, additional channel information, such as the TAG, unit or bar graph, is displayed in the display mode.

  • Page 20: Symbols

    Operation RMA42 Symbols 6.3.1 Display symbols The device is locked / operator lock; the device setup is locked for changes to parameters; the display can be changed. Channel one (Analog in 1) Channel two (Analog in 2) First calculated value (Calc value 1)

  • Page 21: Quick Guide To The Operating Matrix

    RMA42 Operation Quick guide to the operating matrix The following tables list all the menus and the operating functions. Display menu Description  AI1 Reset minmax* Reset the min/max values for Analog in 1  AI2 Reset minmax* Reset the min/max values for Analog in 2 ...
  • Page 22 Operation RMA42 Setup menu Description Temperature unit Unit of temperature, only visible if "Signal type" = RTD or TC Offset Offset for analog input Ref junction Reference junction (only for Signal type = TC) Reset min/max Reset min/max values for analog input ...
  • Page 23 RMA42 Operation Diagnostics menu Description  Current diagn Current diagnostic message  Last diagn Last diagnostic message  Operating time Operating time of the device  Diagnost logbook Diagnostics logbook  Device information Device information  Back Return to the main menu...

  • Page 24: Commissioning

    Commissioning RMA42 Commissioning Post-installation check and switching on the device Make sure that all post-connection checks have been carried out before putting your device into operation: • Checklist for "post-installation check" →  12 • Checklist for "post-connection check" →  16 After the operating voltage is applied, the green LED lights up and the display indicates the device is ready for operation.

  • Page 25: Device Configuration

    RMA42 Commissioning 9. Confirm the last position of the code in order to exit the menu. The full code is displayed. Press + to scroll back to the last item of the x Back submenu and confirm this item. By confirming the point, the value is adopted and the display returns to the Setup level.
  • Page 26 Commissioning RMA42 Differential pressure application A concise setup is available for differential pressure applications. Once the differential pressure application setup has been completed successfully, the difference between the two inputs is automatically calculated and the signal linearized using the configured parameters of the analog inputs and the linearization points. As a result, the volume is already shown on the display (= calculated value 2).
  • Page 27 RMA42 Commissioning ‘Setup’ menu item Setup → Application → ‘Diff pressure’ Preconfigured by application package Submenu Setup analog inputs AI1 Lower range: start of measuring range, analog input 1 Signal: Current (corresponds to 4 mA for example) Range: 4-20 mA AI1 Upper range: end of measuring range, analog input 1 →...
  • Page 28 Commissioning RMA42 Current Voltage RTD (resistance TC (thermocouple) Off (deactivate the temperature input) detector) Signal range Signal range (see Technical data); start and end of measuring range defined by the type selected Lower range Connection (RTD Start of measuring range; also enter the...
  • Page 29 RMA42 Commissioning 7.4.4 Step 4: Configuring the analog output(s) The device has one analog output (optionally two analog outputs). These outputs can be freely assigned to the inputs and channels available in the device. Setup Analog out 1 Analog out 2 Assignment: assignment of the output •...
  • Page 30 Commissioning RMA42 Time base: Enter the time base in seconds. Only for the Gradient Time base for calculating the gradient operating mode. Hysteresis: The hysteresis is configured as an absolute value (only Hysteresis. For every set point, the switch point can be positive values) in the unit of the particular channel controlled via a hysteresis.
  • Page 31 RMA42 Commissioning Measured value Setpoint Hysteresis Threshold “off” Setpoint “on” Setpoint “off” A0048461  8 Max operating mode Gradient The "Gradient" operating mode is used to monitor the change of the input signal over time. The alarm is triggered if the measured value reaches or exceeds the preset value. If the user configures a positive value, the limit value is monitored for increasing gradients.
  • Page 32 Commissioning RMA42 Measured value Hysteresis Setpoint Setpoint Hysteresis Setpoint active Setpoint not active A0048463  10 OutBand operating mode InBand The limit value is violated as soon as the measured value to be checked exceeds or drops below a preset maximum or minimum respectively. The hysteresis must be monitored on the inside of the band.
  • Page 33 RMA42 Commissioning Measured Delay Delay value Setpoint Hysteresis Delay time is reset Setpoint active Setpoint not active A0048465  12 Hysteresis and delay active 7.4.6 Step 6: Advanced device configuration (access protection/ operating code, saving the current setup) Access protection Access protection locks all the editable parameters, i.e.
  • Page 34 Commissioning RMA42 7.4.7 Step 7: Configuring the display functions The display is split into a 7-segment display section and a color section. The dot matrix section can be configured separately for each channel. Users can choose from all the active channels (analog inputs and calculated values).
  • Page 35 RMA42 Commissioning In addition, the configured limit values for overfill protection must be secured against unintentional modification. The following function must be activated if additional access protection should be provided for the configuration software: Select Setup / Expert → System → Overfill protect: German WHG...
  • Page 36 Commissioning RMA42 The damping is specified in seconds (can be configured in steps of 0.1 s , max. 999.9 s). Default values Input type Default value Current and voltage inputs 0.0 s Temperature inputs 1.0 s Once 5 times the filter time has elapsed, 99% of the actual measured value is reached.

  • Page 37: In Operation

    RMA42 Commissioning Output → Relay 1/2 Time delay Sets the time delay for switching the relay Operating mode Operating mode of the relay. • norm opened • norm closed Failure mode • norm opened • norm closed NOTICE Setting the limit relay failure mode ‣...
  • Page 38 Commissioning RMA42 displayed appears in the color section of the display. The maximum and minimum value are provided for each active channel. Press the ‘+’ and ‘-’ simultaneously to exit a menu at any time. Any changes made are not saved.
  • Page 39 RMA42 Commissioning Display Display - - - - - - - - - - Measured value - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Points to note Status Range Under range Displayed and...
  • Page 40 Commissioning RMA42 ‘Expert’ → ‘System’ → ‘Reset’ → ‘Factory reset’: reset all the parameters to the as- delivered state; all the configured parameters are overwritten. If a user code has been defined, it is overwritten!!! When operation is locked by a user code, this is indicated by a lock symbol on the display.

  • Page 41: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    RMA42 Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnostics and troubleshooting To help you troubleshoot, the following section is designed to provide an overview of possible causes of errors. NOTICE Device malfunction possible when retrofitting with untested hardware ‣ When retrofitting the device with additional hardware (relay, additional universal input and additional analog output), the device software must perform an internal hardware test).

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Maintenance RMA42 Error code Meaning Remedy C482 Info: simulation mode, relay/open collector For information purposes only. Device is working properly. C483 Info: simulation mode, analog output For information purposes only. Device is working properly. C561 Display overrun For information purposes only. Device is working properly.

  • Page 43: Repair

    RMA42 Repair Repair 10.1 General notes Repairs that are not described in these Operating Instructions must only be carried out directly by the manufacturer or by the service department. If ordering spare parts, specify the serial number of the device. Where necessary, installation instructions are supplied with the spare part.

  • Page 44: Return

    Repair RMA42 Item No. Designation Powerboard with channel 2, non-Ex 24-230 V (-20% +10%) Powerboard with channel 2, Ex 24-230 V (-20% +10%) 4-pin terminals for supply voltage "N/- \ L/+" Terminals, input 1 Ex, "11 12 13 14" blue Terminals, input 1 non-Ex, "11 12 13 14"...
  • Page 45 RMA42 Repair 10.4.3 Disposing of the measuring device If required by the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), the product is marked with the depicted symbol in order to minimize the disposal of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste. Do not dispose of products bearing this marking as unsorted municipal waste.

  • Page 46: Accessories

    Various accessories are available for the device, and can be ordered with the device or at a later stage from Endress+Hauser. Detailed information on the specific order code is available from your local Endress+Hauser sales organization or on the product page of the Endress+Hauser website: www.endress.com.

  • Page 47: Technical Data

    RMA42 Technical data Technical data 12.1 Input 12.1.1 Measured variable Current, voltage, resistance, resistance thermometer, thermocouples 12.1.2 Measuring ranges Current: • 0/4 to 20 mA +10% overrange • Short-circuit current: max. 150 mA • Load: 10 Ω Voltage: • 0 to 10 V, 2 to 10 V, 0 to 5 V, 0 to 1 V, 1 to 5 V, ±1 V, ±10 V, ±30 V, ±100 mV •...
  • Page 48 Technical data RMA42 Current/voltage output Current output: • 0/4 to 20 mA • Overrange up to 22 mA Voltage: • 0 to 10 V, 2 to 10 V, 0 to 5 V, 1 to 5 V • Overrange: up to 11 V, short-circuit proof, I <...

  • Page 49: Power Supply

    RMA42 Technical data 12.3 Power supply 12.3.1 Terminal assignment A0011798  15 Terminal assignment of the process transmitter (relay (terminals Rx1-Rx3) and channel 2 (terminals 21-28 and O25/O26) optional). Note: Illustrated contact position of the relays if the limit value is breached or the power supply fails.

  • Page 50: Performance Characteristics

    Technical data RMA42 12.4 Performance characteristics 12.4.1 Reference operating conditions Power supply: 230 V , 50/60 Hz Ambient temperature: 25 °C (77 °F) ± 5 °C (9 °F) Humidity: 20 %...60 % rel. humidity 12.4.2 Maximum measured error Universal input:...

  • Page 51: Installation

    RMA42 Technical data Accuracy Input: Range: Maximum measured error of measuring range (oMR): Typ D (W3Re/W25Re), ± (0.15% oMR +1.5 K (2.7 °F)) 0 to 2 495 °C (32 to 4 523 °F)(ASTME998) from 500 °C (932 °F) Typ C (W5Re/W26Re), ±...

  • Page 52: Environment

    Technical data RMA42 12.6 Environment 12.6.1 Ambient temperature NOTICE Operation in the upper temperature range reduces the operating life of the display. ‣ To avoid heat buildup, always ensure that the device is sufficiently cooled. Non-Ex/Ex devices: –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) UL devices: –20 to 50 °C (–4 to 122 °F)

  • Page 53: Mechanical Construction

    RMA42 Technical data 12.7 Mechanical construction 12.7.1 Design, dimensions 45 (1.77) 118 (4.65) A0011792  16 Dimensions of the process transmitter in mm (in) 12.7.2 Weight Approximately 300 g (10.6 oz) 12.7.3 Material Housing: plastic PC-GF10 12.7.4 Terminals Screw terminals, plug-in, 2.5 mm (14 AWG), 0.1 to 4 mm...

  • Page 54: Operability

    Technical data RMA42 12.8 Operability 12.8.1 Local operation A0011767  17 Display and operating elements of the process transmitter HART® connection sockets Display Operating keys PC interface connection port Green LED; on = supply voltage applied Red LED; on = error/alarm Yellow LED;...

  • Page 55: Certificates And Approvals

    RMA42 Technical data 12.8.2 Remote operation Configuration The device can be configured with the PC software or on site using the operating keys. FieldCare Device Setup is delivered together with the Commubox FXA291 or TXU10-AC (see ’Accessories’) or can be downloaded free of charge from www.endress.com.

  • Page 56: Appendix

    Appendix RMA42 Appendix All the parameters available in the configuration menu are listed in the following tables. The values preconfigured at the factory are marked in bold. 13.1 Further explanations regarding the differential pressure application in level measurement Pressure sensors are connected at both universal inputs. The volume in the CV channels is ultimately calculated with the following calculation steps.
  • Page 57 RMA42 Appendix • 1 bar = 0.1 N/mm² = 10 N/m² = 10 • 1 mbar = 1 hPa = 100 Pa Conversion factors for various pressure engineering units Pascal Technical Physical Torr Pounds per atmosphere atmosphere square inch [Pa]...

  • Page 58: Display Menu

    Appendix RMA42 Medium Density in [kg/m³] Carbon disulfide Diethyl ether 13.1.2 2nd calculation step: calculation of the volumetric content from the height The volume can be calculated using the linearization of the calculated height value. This is done by assigning a certain volume value to every height value, depending on the tank shape.

  • Page 59: Setup Menu

    RMA42 Appendix Calc value 1/2 Navigation  Display → Calc value 1/Calc value 1 Description Configuration of the display for math 1 or math 2. If the parameter is set to ‘Off’, the channel is not displayed. Selection Unit Bar graph...
  • Page 60 Appendix RMA42 AI1/AI2 Lower range Navigation  Setup → AI1 Lower range/AI2 Lower range Description Setting for the measuring range lower limit. User entry Numerical value Factory setting 0.0000 Additional information Only visible if Application → Diff pressure is configured.
  • Page 61 RMA42 Appendix Factory setting 100.00 Additional information Only visible if Application → Diff pressure is configured. "Linearization" submenu Navigation  Setup → Linearization Description Only visible if Application → Diff pressure is configured. No lin points Navigation  Setup → Linearization → No lin points...
  • Page 62 Appendix RMA42 Signal range Navigation  Setup → Analog in 1/Analog in 2 → Signal range Description Setting for the input signal. The options that are available for selection depend on the "Signal type" that is set. Selection 4-20mA, 4-20mA squar, 0-20mA, 0-20mA squar...
  • Page 63 RMA42 Appendix Unit Navigation  Setup → Analog in 1/Analog in 2 → Unit Description Unit of the channel. User entry Customized text, max. 5 characters Additional information Only visible for "Signal type" = "Current" or "Voltage" Temperature unit Navigation ...
  • Page 64 Appendix RMA42 Description Reset the saved min/max values. Selection Factory setting Submenu "Calc value 1"/"Calc value 2" Navigation  Setup → Calc value 1/Calc value 2 Additional information Settings for Math 1 or Math 2 Calculation Navigation  Setup → Calc value 1/Calc value 2 → Calculation Description Selection of calculation method.
  • Page 65 RMA42 Appendix Description Setting for the 100% value for the bar graph User entry Numerical value Factory setting Factor Navigation  Setup → Calc value 1/Calc value 2 → Factor Description Setting for the factor for the calculated value User entry...
  • Page 66 Appendix RMA42 Description Reset the saved min/max values. Selection Factory setting Submenu "Analog Out 1"/"Analog Out 2" Navigation  Setup → Analog Out 1/Analog Out 2 Additional information Settings for analog output 1 or analog output 2 Assignment Navigation  Setup → Analog Out 1/Analog Out 2 → Assignment...
  • Page 67 RMA42 Appendix Submenu "Relay 1"/"Relay 2" Navigation  Setup → Relay 1/Relay 2 Additional information Settings for relay 1 or relay 2 Source Navigation  Setup → Relay 1/Relay 2 → Source Description For selecting the source for the relay...

  • Page 68: Diagnostics Menu

    Appendix RMA42 Description Time base for gradient evaluation in seconds. User entry 0-60 Factory setting Additional information Only visible if "Function" = "Gradient". Hysteresis Navigation  Setup → Relay 1/Relay 2 → Hysteresis Description Hysteresis for switching threshold(s) User entry...
  • Page 69 RMA42 Appendix Navigation  Diagnostics → Current diagn Description Displays the error code currently active Last diagn Navigation  Diagnostics → Last diagn Description Displays the last error code Operating time Navigation  Diagnostics → Operating time Description Displays the operating hours up until now Submenu "Diagnost logbook"...

  • Page 70: Expert Menu

    Appendix RMA42 Order identifier Navigation  Diagnostics → Device information → Order identifier Description Displays the order code Firmware version Navigation  Diagnostics → Device information → Firmware version Description Displays the firmware version ENP version Navigation  Diagnostics → Device information → ENP Version...
  • Page 71 RMA42 Appendix Submenu "Analog in 1"/"Analog in 2" Navigation  Expert → Input → Analog in 1/Analog in 2 Description Settings for the analog inputs. Additional information The following parameters are available for analog input 1 and for analog input 2.
  • Page 72 Appendix RMA42 Description Setting for the failure mode. Selection Invalid Fixed value Factory setting Invalid Additional information Invalid: An invalid value is output in the event of an error. Fixed value: A fixed value is output in the event of an error.
  • Page 73 RMA42 Appendix Submenu "Output" Navigation  Expert → Output Submenu "Analog Out 1"/"Analog Out 2" Navigation  Expert → Output → Analog Out 1/Analog Out 2 Description Settings for the analog outputs. Additional information The following parameters are available for analog output 1 and analog output 2.
  • Page 74 Appendix RMA42 Navigation  Expert → Output → Relay 1/Relay 2 → Operating mode Description Normally closed = NC contact Normally opened = NO contact Selection Normally closed Normally opened Factory setting Normally closed Failure mode Navigation  Expert → Output → Relay 1/Relay 2 → Failure mode...
  • Page 75 RMA42 Appendix Navigation  Expert → Application → Calc value 1/Calc value 2 → Fixed fail value Description The value set here is output in the event of an error. User entry Numerical value Factory setting Additional information Only visible if Failure mode = Fixed value.
  • Page 76 Appendix RMA42 Simu relay 1/2 Navigation  Expert → Simulation → Simu relay 1/Simu relay 2 Description Simulation of relay 1 or relay 2. Selection Closed Opened Factory setting 1) Numerical values consist of 6 digits, wherein the decimal point counts as a digit, e.g. +99.999...

  • Page 77: Index

    RMA42 Index Index Access protection ......33 Measuring range limits ..... . . 38 Application conditions Min/Max memory .
  • Page 78 Index RMA42 No. lin points ......65 Submenu Offset ....... 63, 65 Analog in 1/2 .
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