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Endress+Hauser RMA42 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
RMA42
Process transmitter with control unit
BA287R/09/en/13.10
71099181
SW version
1.01.xx

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions RMA42 Process transmitter with control unit BA287R/09/en/13.10 71099181 SW version 1.01.xx...
  • Page 2 RMA42 Brief overview For quick and easy commissioning: → ä 4 Safety instructions Æ → ä 7 Installation Æ → ä 10 Wiring Æ → ä 13 Display and operating elements Æ → ä 19 Commissioning Device configuration - explanation and use of all configurable device functions with the associated value ranges and settings.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RMA42 Table of contents Table of contents Safety instructions ....4 Technical data ....41 Designated use .

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions RMA42 Safety instructions Safe operation of the device is only guaranteed if these Operating Instructions have been read and the safety instructions they contain have been observed. Designated use The process transmitter evaluates analog process variables, converts signals and shows them on its multicolored display.

  • Page 5: Notes On Safety Conventions And Icons

    RMA42 Safety instructions Notes on safety conventions and icons The safety instructions in these Operating Instructions are indicated by the following safety icons and symbols: " Caution! This symbol indicates an action or procedure which, if not performed correctly, can result in the incorrect operation or destruction of the device.

  • Page 6: Identification

    Identification RMA42 Identification Device designation 2.1.1 Nameplate The right device? Compare the nameplate on the device with the following diagram: a0011757 Fig. 2: Nameplate of the process transmitter (example) Order code, serial number and ID number of the device Power supply...

  • Page 7: Certificates And Approvals

    RMA42 Installation Certificates and approvals CE mark, Declaration of Conformity The process transmitter is designed to meet state-of-the-art safety requirements, has been tested and left the factory in a condition in which it is safe to operate. The device meets the relevant standards and directives as per EN 61 010-1 "Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,...

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    Installation RMA42 Dimensions Note the width of the device: 45mm (1.77 "). • Maximum depth incl. top-hat rail clip 118 mm (4.65"). • Maximum height incl. terminals 115 mm (4.53"). • Housing width 45 mm (1.77"). a0011792 Fig. 3: Dimensions of the process transmitter...

  • Page 9: Post-Installation Check

    RMA42 Installation Push the upper top-hat rail clip upwards and the lower clip downwards until the clips engage in position. Position the device on the top-hat rail from the front. Slide the two top-hat rail clips together until they engage in position.

  • Page 10: Wiring

    Wiring RMA42 Wiring Warning! Make sure that no voltage is supplied when wiring the device. " Caution! • Prior to commissioning, make sure the supply voltage matches the specifications on the nameplate. • Provide a suitable switch or power-circuit breaker in the building installation. This switch must be provided within easy reach of the device and be labeled as a disconnector.
  • Page 11 RMA42 Wiring Overview of possible connection options at the device Inputs / loop power supply (top side of device) Terminal assignment of analog inputs, channel 1 and 2 a0011916 Connection of the analog input RTD/Resistance 2-wire RTD/Resistance 3-wire RTD/Resistance 4-wire...

  • Page 12: Post-Connection Check

    Wiring RMA42 Outputs (underside of device) Connection of the relays Relay 1 Relay 2 a0011802 a0011801 Connection of the analog output Analog output 1 Analog output 2 a0011804 a0011803 Connection of the digital output Digital output / Open Collector a0011806 Interface for configuring with the ®...

  • Page 13: Operating Elements And Display

    RMA42 Operating elements and display Operating elements and display The easy operating concept of the device makes it possible for users to commission the device for many applications without a printed set of Operating Instructions. The FieldCare operating software is a quick and convenient way of configuring the device. Brief explanatory (help) texts provide additional information on individual parameters.

  • Page 14: Display And Device Status Indicator/Led

    Operating elements and display RMA42 Display and device status indicator/LED The process transmitter 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 15: Icons

    RMA42 Operating elements and display Icons 5.3.1 Display icons Device is locked/operating lock; the device setup is locked against changes to parameters, the display can be modified. Channel one (Analog in 1) Channel two (Analog in 2) First calculated value (Calc value 1)

  • Page 16: Quick Guide To The Operating Matrix

    Operating elements and display RMA42 Quick guide to the operating matrix The following tables show all menus and the operating functions. Display menu Description AI1 Min-max-reset* Reset the min/max values for Analog in 1 AI2 Min-max-reset* Reset the min/max values for Analog in 2...
  • Page 17 RMA42 Operating elements and display Setup menu Description Analog in 1 Analog input 1 Signal type Signal type Signal range Signal range Connection Connection type (only for Signal type = RTD) Lower range Lower limit of measuring range Upper range...
  • Page 18 Operating elements and display RMA42 Setup menu Description Back Return to main menu *) Is only displayed if "Application" = "Diff pressure" is configured. Diagnostics menu Description Current diagn Current diagnostic Last diagn Last diagnostic Operating time Operating time of the device...

  • Page 19: Commissioning

    RMA42 Commissioning Commissioning Post-installation check and switching on the device Make sure that all post-connection checks have been carried out before you commission your device: • ‘Post-installation check’ checklist in Section 3.5 • ‘Post-connection check’ checklist in Section 4.2 Once the operating voltage is applied, the display lights up and the green LED indicates that the device is operational.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Device

    Commissioning RMA42 Configuring the device Configuration steps: Select the application conditions (only for 2-channel devices) (→ Chap. 6.4.1) Configure the universal input(s) (→ Chap. 6.4.2) Configure the calculations (→ Chap. 6.4.3) Configure the analog output(s) (→ Chap. 6.4.4) Configure relays (if option selected); assign and monitor limit values (→ Chap. 6.4.5) Advanced device configuration (access protection/operating code;...
  • Page 21 RMA42 Commissioning Differential pressure application A concise setup is available for differential pressure applications. Once the differential pressure application setup has been successfully completed, the configured parameters of the analog inputs and the linearization points are used to automatically form the difference between the two inputs and linearize the signal.
  • Page 22 Commissioning RMA42 ‘Setup’ menu item Setup É Application É ‘Diff pressure’ Preconfigured by application Submenu package Setup analog inputs ‘AI1 Lower range’: start of measuring range, analog input 1 (corresponds to 4 mA É Signal: ‘Current’ for example) É Range: ‘4-20 mA’...
  • Page 23 RMA42 Commissioning Limit values and relays are available for monitoring the measured values. They should be configured as described in Step 5 (→ Chap. 6.4.5). Setup Analog in 1 Analog in 2 Current Voltage RTD (resistance thermometer) TC (thermocouple) Deactivate the...
  • Page 24 Commissioning RMA42 6.4.3 Step 3: Configuring the calculations One or two channels with the following functions are available for calculations: Setup Calc value 1 Calc value 2 • Switched off • Switched off • Sum (AI1+AI2) • Sum (AI1+AI2) • Difference (AI1-AI2) •...
  • Page 25 RMA42 Commissioning 6.4.5 Step 5: Configuring the relays, assigning and monitoring limit values As an option, the device has two relays with limit values, which are either switched off, or can be assigned to the input signal or the linearized value of analog input 1 or 2 or the calculated values.
  • Page 26 Commissioning RMA42 Operating modes No action is triggered. The output assigned is always in the normal operating mode. Min (lower limit value) The limit value is active if the value configured is undershot. The limit value is switched off again if the limit value incl.
  • Page 27 RMA42 Commissioning Gradient The "Gradient" operating mode is used to monitor the change in the input signal over time. The alarm is triggered if the measured value reaches or overshoots the set value. If the user configures a positive value, the limit value is monitored for rising gradients.
  • Page 28 Commissioning RMA42 Inband The limit value is violated as soon as the measured value to be checked drops below or exceeds a minimum or maximum value specified beforehand. The hysteresis is located at the insides of the band. a0010192-en Fig. 13:...
  • Page 29 RMA42 Commissioning 6.4.6 Step 6: Advanced device configuration (access protection/ operating code, saving the current setup) Access protection The access protection locks all the editable parameters, i.e. setup can only be accessed once the 4- digit user code has been entered.
  • Page 30 Commissioning RMA42 Note! If several channels are active, the device switches automatically between the channels configured. Non-activated channels, calculated values and minimum and maximum values are called up manually by pressing the ‘+’ and ‘-’ keys and appear for 5 seconds on the display.
  • Page 31 RMA42 Commissioning 6.4.9 Expert menu You activate the Expert mode by pressing ‘E’ É ‘Expert’ The Expert menu offers advanced device settings to be able to adapt the device optimally to the application conditions. An access code is needed to access the Expert menu. This code is preset at the factory as "0000". If a new access code is defined by the user, it replaces the access code assigned at the factory.
  • Page 32 Commissioning RMA42 Namur NE43 Only for 4...20 mA. The measured value and the cables are monitored in accordance with NAMUR NE43 recommendations. See → ä 34 for this purpose. Default value: enabled Open circ detect Only for 1-5 V. Open circuit monitoring of the input.

  • Page 33: In Operation

    RMA42 Commissioning Diagnostics Verify HW set If the hardware has been upgraded (e.g. contains additional relays, universal inputs etc.), hardware verification has to be performed, i.e. the hardware is checked by the device-internal firmware. The Verify HW set function has to be activated in such situations.
  • Page 34 Commissioning RMA42 Troubleshooting instructions and a list of all the error messages can be found in Section 9 ‘Troubleshooting’. Measuring range limits Display Range - - - - - - - - - - Measured value - - - - -...
  • Page 35 RMA42 Commissioning 6.5.4 Saving diagnostic events/alarms and errors Diagnostic events such as alarms and fault conditions are saved in the device as soon as a new error occurs or the status of the device changes. The events saved are saved every 30 minutes to the nonvolatile device memory.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Maintenance RMA42 Maintenance No special maintenance work is required on the device. Accessories Name Order No. Interface cable Commubox FXA291 FXA291 TXU10 incl. FieldCare Device Setup TXU10-AC Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    RMA42 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following section provides you with an overview of possible causes of errors to provide you with an initial troubleshooting aid. " Caution! If you upgrade the device with additional hardware at a later date, (relay, additional universal input and additional analog output), an internal hardware test must be performed by the device software.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting RMA42 Error code Meaning Remedy F261 Error: invalid device ID Contact your local service organization. F281 Initialization phase Contact your local service organization. F282 Error: parameter data could not be saved Contact your local service organization. F283 Error: incorrect parameter data Contact your local service organization.

  • Page 39: Spare Parts

    RMA42 Troubleshooting Spare parts a0012132 Abb. 16: Spare parts of the device Item no. Designation Order no. Front cover with foil RMA42X-HA Display RMA42X-DA CPU-Board (without display) RMA42T- 010 Version A Standard 020 Device software 1 Standard Order code  RMA42T-A1...

  • Page 40: Return

    Troubleshooting RMA42 Item no. Designation Order no. Main board 1 channel without relay non Ex RMA42X-NA Main board 1 channel without relay Ex RMA42X-NB Main board 1 channel with relay non Ex RMA42X-NC Main board 1 channel without relay Ex...

  • Page 41: Technical Data

    RMA42 Technical data Technical data 10.0.1 Input Inputs One or two universal inputs Measured variable Current, voltage, resistance, resistance thermometer, thermocouples Measuring ranges Current: • 0/4 to 20 mA +10% overrange • Short-circuit current: max. 150 mA • Load: 10 Ω...
  • Page 42 Technical data RMA42 10.0.2 Output Output signal One or two analog outputs, galvanically isolated 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...5 V •...
  • Page 43 RMA42 Technical data 10.0.3 Terminal assignment Electrical connection a0011798 Fig. 17: Terminal assignment of the process transmitter Supply voltage Wide-range power supply unit 24 to 230 V AC/DC (-20 % / +10 %) 50/60 Hz Power consumption Max. 21.5 VA / 6.9 W...
  • Page 44 Technical data RMA42 10.0.4 Performance characteristics Reference operating Power supply: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz conditions Ambient temperature: 25 °C ± 5 °C (77 °F ± 9 °F) Humidity: 20 % to 60 % rel. humidity Maximum measured error Universal input:...
  • Page 45 RMA42 Technical data AD converter resolution 16 bit Temperature drift: ≤ 0.01%/ K (0.1%/18 °F) oMR Temperature drift ≤ 0.02%/ K (0.2%/18 °F) oMR for Cu100, Cu50, Cu53, Pt50 and Pt46 Analog output: Current 0/4 to 20 mA, overrange to ±...
  • Page 46 Technical data RMA42 Electrical safety Protection class II, overvoltage category II, pollution level II Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) • Interference immunity: To IEC 61326 industrial environments / NAMUR NE 21 • Interference emissions: To IEC 61326 Class A 10.0.6 Mechanical construction...
  • Page 47 RMA42 Technical data 10.0.7 Human interface Display elements a0011767 Fig. 19: Display and operating elements of the process transmitter ® 1: HART connection sockets 2: Display 3: Operating keys 4: PC interface connection port 5: Green LED; on = supply voltage applied 6: Red LED;...
  • Page 48 10.0.8 Certificates and approvals CE mark The device meets the legal requirements of the EU directives. Endress+Hauser confirms that the device has been tested successfully by affixing the CE mark. Ex approval Information about currently available Ex versions (ATEX, FM, CSA, etc.) can be supplied by your E+H Sales Center on request.

  • Page 49: Appendix

    RMA42 Appendix Appendix The following tables show all the parameters available in the configuration menu. The values configured at the factory are marked in bold. 11.1 Further explanations on the differential pressure application at level measurement At both universal inputs pressure sensors are connected.
  • Page 50 Appendix RMA42 Conversion factors for various pressure engineering units: Pascal Technical Physical Torr Pounds per square Atmosphere Atmosphere inch (Pa) (bar) (at) (atm) (torr) (psi) ≡ 1 N/m ≡ 1 Mdyn/cm ≡ 1 kp/cm ≡ 1 pSTP ≡ 1 mmHg ≡...
  • Page 51 RMA42 Appendix Calculation step: Calculation of the volume out of the height By means of the linearization of the calculated height value the volume can be calculated. This is done by assigning a certain volume value to every height value in dependency of the tank shape.

  • Page 52: Display Menu

    Appendix RMA42 11.2 Display menu Display menu AI1 Minmax-reset Resets the minimum and maximum values saved for analog input 1. Only available if "Yes" was configured in the Setup>Analog in 1>Allow reset menu. AI2 Minmax-reset Resets the minimum and maximum values saved for analog input 2.

  • Page 53: Setup Menu

    RMA42 Appendix 11.3 Setup menu Setup menu Application 1-channel Configures the application for the process display unit. 2-channel 2-channel is the default setting for two-channel devices, 1-channel for single- Diff pressure channel devices. AI1 Lower range Numerical value Configures the measuring range lower limit Only visible if É...
  • Page 54 Appendix RMA42 Setup menu Signal range 4-20mA, 4-20mA squar, Configures the input signal 0-20mA, 0-20mA squar, 0-10V, 0-10V squar, 0-5V, 2-10V, 1-5V, 1-5V squar, 0-1V, 0-1V squar, +/- 1V, +/- 10V, +/- 30V, +/- 100mV Pt46GOST, Pt50GOST, Pt100IEC, Pt100JIS, Pt100GOST, Pt500IEC,...
  • Page 55 RMA42 Appendix Setup menu Signal range 4-20mA, 4-20mA squar, Configures the input signal 0-20mA, 0-20mA squar, 0-10V, 0-10V squar, 0-5V, 2-10V, 1-5V, 1-5V squar, 0-1V, 0-1V squar, +/- 1V, +/- 10V, +/- 30V, +/- 100mV Pt46GOST, Pt50GOST, Pt100IEC, Pt100JIS, Pt100GOST, Pt500IEC,...
  • Page 56 Appendix RMA42 Setup menu Unit Customized text, max. 5 Unit of the channel digits Bar 0% Numerical value Configures the 0%-value for the bar graph Bar 100% Numerical value Configures the 100%-value for the bar graph Factor Numerical value Setting of factor for calculated value...
  • Page 57 RMA42 Appendix Setup menu Analog Out 1 Assignment Selects the source for the output signal Analog 1 Analog 2 Calc value 1 Calc value 2 Signal type 4-20mA Selects the type of signal for the output signal 0-20mA 0-10V 2-10V...

  • Page 58: Diagnostics Menu

    Appendix RMA42 Setup menu Function Function of the relay Gradient Inband Outband Setpoint Numerical value Switching threshold for relay Setpoint 2 Numerical value Second switching threshold for relay Only for the inband and outband functions. Time base 0-60 Time base for gradient calculation in seconds Only visible if "Function"...
  • Page 59 RMA42 Appendix Expert menu Bar 100% Numerical value Configures the 100%-value for the bar graph Decimal places XXXXX Configures the number of decimal XXXX.X places for the display XXX.XX XX.XXX X.XXXX Damping Numerical value Configures the damping for the input 0.0 for current/voltage...
  • Page 60 Appendix RMA42 Expert menu Output Analog Out 1 Failure mode Configures the failsafe mode. Min: the saved minimum value is Fixed value output in the event of an error. Max: the saved maximum value is output in the event of an error.
  • Page 61 RMA42 Appendix Expert menu Allow reset Setting as to whether saved min./max. values can be reset in the Display menu without having to enter a user code which may already have been configured. Diagnostics Verify HW set Device hardware check.

  • Page 62: Index

    RMA42 Index Index Min./max. memory ......33 Access protection ....... 29 Analog output Nameplate .
  • Page 64 www.endress.com/worldwide BA287R/09/en/13.10 71099181 FM+SGML6.0 ProMoDo...

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