APG RST-5001 Operator's Manual

Web enabled 4-20ma input module

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Operator's Manual

RST-5001

Web Enabled 4-20mA Input Module

Rev. A1, 4/09

Automation Products Group, Inc.

APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications

Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • E-mail: sales@apgsensors.com

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Page 1 P R O D U C T S G R O U P, I N C. Operator’s Manual RST-5001 Web Enabled 4-20mA Input Module Rev. A1, 4/09 Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • E-mail: sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using the Level and Flow Website ........23-24 Setting Website Alarms ............24-28 Specifications ................2 9 Dimensions ................. 3 0 Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 3: Warranty
No representation or warranty, express or implied, made by any sales representative, distributor, or other agent or representative of APG which is not specifically set forth herein shall be binding upon APG. APG shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses directly or indirectly arising from the sale, handling, improper application or use of the goods or from any other cause relating thereto and APG’s liability hereunder, in...
Page 4: Introduction
Rev. A1, 4/09 Introduction The RST-5001 web enabled 4-20mA input module provides a tailored solution to the monitoring of local and remote tanks. The RST-5001 will accept the 4-20mA output from virtually any sensing device. Features include: • Power over Ethernet (48 VDC, 20 mA) for easy wiring •...
Page 5: System Connections
We b page s f or v i e w i n g a nd dow nloading s tored lev el rea di n gs. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 6: Wiring Using Poe
Solid S tate Relay s Wiring using Sourced 24 VDC 24 Volt DC Input CAT-5 Cable 4-20ma Input To LAN Solid State Relays Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 7: Initial Rst Setup Using Dhcp
User Name: admin Password: password 3. After the user name and password are entered, the sensor will display the main page. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 8 Address will signify the sensor’s IP address. The Port Number will signify APG’s server. 6. After verifying the sensor’s initial communication has been established contact the APG plant for final setup. Troubleshooting DHCP: 1. Check to make sure all cable connections are firmly latched in place.
Page 9: Manual Network Setup
7. Close the CMD by typing Exit and press Enter. 8. Click Start, Control Panel, and then open the Network Connections. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 10 12. Click OK and then click Close. 13. Disconnect Ethernet cable from computer and connect the crossover Ethernet cable to computer. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 11 User Name: admin Password: password 4. After the user name and password are entered the sensor will display the main page. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 12 2. Click on the “Obtain an IP address Automatically” 3. Click OK and Close 4. Wait for a moment and open the computer’s Internet browser to confirm connectivity Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 13: Basic Parameters
NOTE: The RST’s onboard Send/Reset push-button has the capability of sending and resetting the stored parameters. To send the existing parameters to the APG website, make sure the sensor is communicating and push the button once. To reset the parameters, disconnect the...
Page 14 Window is set at 10, then any reading between 90 and 110 will be accepted. Out of Range Samples: designates the number of consecutive signal Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 15 Calculated Reading: The raw reading as calculated based on Basic Settings parameters. NOTE: Application Parameters affect only the Main Display and are not figured into the Calculated Reading. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 16: Trip Point Control
Calculated Reading increases beyond the Trip Value + Trip Window, and remain active until the Calculated Reading falls below the Trip Value. "Type 6" Trip Point output disabled. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 17 Ty p e 5 : Hy st eresi s Fa r Ty p e 6 : Tri p Poi n t Disa bl e Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 18: Activating Website Trip Alarms
NOTE: any delay will come from the time it takes to connect to the website, which may vary depending on the local internet connection. For more information, see Website Alarms on pages 24-27. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 19: Application Parameters
1 = Level: Displays the difference between the Empty Distance and the Calculated Reading. 2 = Standing Cylindrical Tank with Hemispherical Bottom Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 20 0.00 – 25.00 ft Empty distance 1.00 – 25.00 ft Tank Length 0.00 – 100.00 ft Tank Width 0.00 – 100.00 ft Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 21 6 = Spherical Tank Full Distance 0.00 – 25.00 ft Empty Distance 1.00 – 25.00 ft Tank Diameter 0.00 – 100.00 ft Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 22 Unit of Measure: selects the unit of measurement to be used in both the Basic Parameter settings and the Application Type settings. 1 = Feet 2 = Inches 3 = Meters Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 23: Using The Level And Flow Website
APG’s www.levelandflow.com website incorporates datalogging, email/text alarm messages, and remote parameter adjustment capabilities that add versatility to the RST module. NOTE: To setup a site, please contact APG (435-753-7300) and ask for Technical Support. General Navigation Sites Tab: Displays the list of sites accessible to the user.
Page 24: Setting Website Alarms
Heartbeat Alarm: once every 4 hours the website checks the call-in status of all RST’s setup with heartbeat alarms. If the RST missed the last login, a Heartbeat alarm would then be sent. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 25 6. Select the Contact to receive the email and/or text. Be sure the email and cell phone number are correct in their user profile. 7. Click “Add” to save the alarm settings. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 26 Delay count is reached, unless the alarm condition clears and then reactivates through the Delay count once more. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 27 Delay count is reached, unless the alarm condition clears and then reactivates through the Delay count once more. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 28 Simply select the alarm you wish to duplicate, click on the “Copy” button, select the new “Contact”, and click the “Add” button. Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 29: Specifications
Transducer Type ......Flat ceramic sealed PVDF face Operating Temperature ....-40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C) Cable Connection ......RJ-45 + terminal strip for relays Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 30: Dimensions
RST-5001 Series Rev. A1, 4/09 Dimensions 1.0" 4.0" 4.5" Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 31 Rev. P3, 2/09 LOE Series Notes Automation Products Group, Inc. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com...
Page 32 AUTOMATION P R O D U C T S G R O U P, I N C. APG...Providing tailored solutions for measurement applications Automation Products Group, Inc. Tel: 1/888/525-7300 1/435/753-7300 Fax: 1/435/753-7490 e-mail: sales@apgsensors.com www.apgsensors.com Automation Products Group, Inc. 1025 W. 1700 N.