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To use this equipment safely Thank you for purchasing our TRM20A Paperless Recorder. Please installs it, operates it and prepares it, after this manual is often read, and it understands enough. ・ There is danger where the accident and the trouble occur when handling is mistaken.
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The symbols below are used on this instrument for the cautioning information. Symbols used on the instrument This shows “Caution for handling”. This symbol is used on the parts need to reference the instruction manual for saving human body and the instrument. This shows “Protective grounding”.
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CAUTION Do not use empty terminals for other purposes such as relaying, etc. Input and ● Output Wiring Please confirm the direction to the insertion of SD card. ● Reverse-insertion When forcibly inserting it in a wrong direction, SD card and the terminal on the attention main body side might be destroyed.
<CONTENTS> 1. INTRODUCTION ..................1-1 Paperless Recorder ......................... 1-1 Accessory check ..........................1-1 When temporarily keeping it ......................1-1 Confirmation of model number and specification ................1-2 Handling SD card ..........................1-3 2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ............2-1 Names and functions of parts ......................
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Setting the scale of channel ......................7-13 Setting the alarm value ........................7-15 7.10 Setting the alarm action ........................7-17 7.11 Setting the REC/CALC ........................7-18 7.12 Copy the channel setting ........................7-21 7.13 Setting the F value ........................... 7-22 7.14 Setting the timer of channel ......................
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8.19 Setting the file format ........................8-24 8.20 Setting the jump menu ........................8-25 8.21 Setting the operation mode ......................8-26 8.22 Setting the language ........................8-27 8.23 Display the system information ......................8-28 8.24 Setting the security mode ......................... 8-29 8.25 Setting the key lock function ......................
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Paperless Recorder (1) This Recorder displays measured data in real time on the liquid crystal display. It is a paperless type that is also capable of saving the measured data to a SD memory card (hereinafter referred to as SD card).
1.4 Confirmation of model number and specification The marking plate to which the model number has been described is on the case. Please confirm this instrument is a specification the same as the order referring to the table below. 9 10 T...
1.5 Handling SD card Correspondence SD card is as follows. ・Panasonic corporation 1 32GB ~ ・SanDisk corporation 32GB ~ There is no SD card in this equipment. Please buy it in the computer shop etc. CAUTION SD card on the market is sold having formatted it usually, therefore, it is not necessary to ・...
2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Names and functions of parts ①Display Unit ②Button operation part cover Knob Display area ① The LCD is provided with touch panel. Display the measurement data and other various Parameter set screens. Touch the surface to set data. Button operation part cover ②...
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⑤MENU button ③Status display lamp ⑥FUNC button ④REC button ⑦SD card slot Status display lamp ③ Allow the power ON/OFF, LCD (display) ON/OFF and record status to be displayed. Lamp ON (highlighted) :Power ON, recording suspended Lamp blinks(1 sec ON/1 sec OFF) :Power ON, recording in progress Lamp blinks(high speed) :Power ON, SD card writing Lamp OFF...
2.2 Set of O-ring for waterproof When the factory is shipped, O-ring for the waterproof is not installed. When the waterproof and dustproof uses it by the necessary environment, please install it according to the figure below. O-ring for waterproof It is not abnormal though the opening and shutting operation of the cover CAUTION becomes very hard if O-ring for the waterproof is installed.
3. INSTALLATION 3.1 Installation place Install place This equipment is a structure that is installed in the panel and used. Please choose and install the following places. Place without vibration and impact. (Vibration:10 60Hz 0.2m/s Impact:The impact is ・ ~ not allowed.) Place where dust and oily smoke are few.
4. WIRING 4.1 Terminal stand array and LAN connector The terminal stand is one row in the uppermost part, and 4 rows or less are in the lower side for the analog input and option. The part of “Terminal No.41 49”...
4.2 Wiring for power supply Warning Please energize to this equipment after doing the protection earth without fail for the ● electric shock prevention. Please do not cut the protective earth, and please do not remove connecting wires of the ●...
4.3 Wiring for analog input CAUTION Notes of input wire ● ・ Please do not mix the noise about the input wiring. Moreover, the use of an effective shield line or twist line is recommended to the noise in the input wiring. ・...
4.4 Wiring for COM ALM COM ALM can be used as an alarm output of measurements etc. terminal [COM ALM ] terminal is “Terminal No. 55 56”. COM ALM ~ ※ Please connect neither “A terminal (output terminal)” nor “C terminal (COM terminal)” oppositely. The circuit might be damaged when not correctly connected.
4.6 Wiring for DI/DO (Option) DI/DO becomes a connector joint. DI/DO connector [Pin array] Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name DO10 DO11 DO12 DI_COM DO_COM DI_COM DO_COM DI_COM DO_COM DI_COM DO_COM DI_COM DO_COM DI_COM DO_COM DI_COM DO_COM DI_COM DO_COM...
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[Connector] For DIDO, a 40-pin MIL compliant connector plug is used. Therefore, we recommend the following for the cable side connector. HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD HIF3BA-40D-2.54R(Socket, Pressure welding) or HIF3BA-40D-2.54C(Socket, Crimping) The DI/DO cable (WMSU0468A01: cable length 1m, WMSU0468A02: cable length 3m) is available as an option.
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[DI schematic diagram] +12V DI_COM No-voltage contact input (9 point), terminals (DI_COM) of each channel are common. Rating:Photo-coupler drive 12V DC about 3mA/1 point [DO schematic diagram] Load +5~30V DO_ COM Open collector output (12 point) , terminals (DO_COM) of each channel are common. Rating:30V DC 20mA/1 point [Reference]...
CAUTION Please put terminator (Rt=200Ω) on the host side. In view of the host, please install terminator ● (Rt=200Ω) in TRM20A in the distance most. The connection is 32 or less including the host computer. ● The length of the cable is 1.2km or less.
5. OPERATION 5.1 Before operating Please confirm the installation of SD card (Refer to Section 1.5), wiring (Refer to Section 4) before it operates. Afterwards, please confirm the various parameter settings (Refer to Section 7). 5.2 Start and stop of record The record begins when REC button is pushed.
5.4 Recording operation at power failure If the power is turned off during recording, recording will start again the next time the power returns. The recording operation at power failure shown below. Example:When power is turned off two times from the start of recording to the end of recording (Recording cycle:1sec,File recording cycle:1 hour) Three recorded data will be created.
6. DISPLAY FUNCTION 6.1 Basic composition of data display screen ④Graph type ①Group screen name ③Change trend ②Clock display ⑤Change display ⑥Scale display ⑦Data display area ⑩Event flag display area ⑧Measured value display area ⑭Sub record display ⑬Main record display ⑨Event display area ⑮Internal memory ⑪SD card loading /...
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Data display area ⑦ Allow the Real time trend display, Historical trend display, Bar graph display, Digital display and Event history / communication history display to be displayed. (Refer to Section 6.2 to 6.6) Display measured data at the position of the cursor when Historical trend display. Measured value display area ⑧...
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Comment:Arbitrary comments can be registered on a trend. (It supports since recorder version 1.20.) (A comment can be set up only on a historical-trend screen. A comment is not directly displayed on a trend screen. Refer to Section 6.8 for comment function.) Scale:The scale can temporarily be changed.
6.2 Real time trend display of measured data [Explanation] The measured data can be display in graph. The vertical or horizontal trend directions can be selected by touching to GRPH key. The refreshment cycles of graph synchronizes record cycles. Horizontal trend Vertical trend Time (H : M : S)
6.4 Digital display of measured data Explanation] [ The measured data can be display in digital graph. [Operation] The measured data can be changed digital graph by touching the GRPH key several times. Channel No. ①Unit ②Display of measured value ③Alarm No.
6.5 Historical trend display [Explanation] The past data of currently recoding data or the data saved in the past can be read and displayed. [Operation] Press the REAL key on the Real time trend display, and the following display appears. ①Cursor date ②Cursor ⑦Measured value...
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File select key ⑥ The data saved in the past can be read and displayed. Folder group File group When you select an arbitrary folder from among the “Folder group”, the file data included in the folder is displayed in the file group. When select an arbitrary file, and touching the OK key, on the historical trend screen, the data preserved in the past is read and displayed.
6.6 Event history / communication history display [Explanation] When a specific event is generated in the data recording now, it is possible to make a mark. The history of LAN communication is preserved. [Operation] The event history display can be displayed by touching the GRPH key several times. And, the screen can be changed communication history display by touching the DISP key several times.
6.7 Security log display [Explanation] This section describes how to display the logs for each setting or operation. You can record up to 1,000 user operations such as modification of setting values or start/stop of recording as timestamped logs. When the number of log records exceeds 1,000, the oldest log record is overwritten and updated.
6.8 Comment list display [Explanation] Arbitrary comments are registered to a trend, and it can jump to the time which registered the comment from the comment list screen. (It supports since recorder version 1.20.) A comment can be registered only on a historical-trend screen. A comment is not directly ※...
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● A comment list is referred to, and it jumps to a comment point. If the GRPH key of a historical-trend screen is touched, it will move to a comment list screen. The comment displayed on the comment list screen is touched and chosen, and cursor is moved to a comment point by touching a Jump key.
6.9 Production information display [Explanation] Production information can be displayed in the trend display. The following production information is displayed on the vertical trend and horizontal trend. (It supports since recorder version 2.00.) [Operation] - Initial setting 1. Set “Products display” ON in the production information display setting. (For production information display, refer to Section 7.26.) 2.
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[Relationship between user operation and file registration] Operation] [User Model:VM7000A Batch:002 Model:VM7000A Batch:004 Batch:001 Batch:005 Serial:150904001 Serial:150904002 Batch:003 Stop Record Stop Record Batch:002 Batch:004 Model:VM7000A Model:VM7000A Batch:005 Batch:001 Serial:150904002 Serial:150904001 [Output information to the recording file] Time 6-13...
7. SETTING AND CHECKING PARAMETERS 7.1 Operational mode [Explanation] This Paperless recorder can do a more detailed setting by setting the “Operation mode” to “Advanced mode” on the parameter setting screen and the system setting screen. [Operation] Touch the MENU button System key ⇒Device/Other key ⇒Mode key ⇒...
7.2 Setting and checking Main menu ① The menu display can be displayed by pressing MENU button. The parameter setting display can be displayed by select “Parameter” touching. Back key when touching, it returns to the trend screen. Back key Main menu Parameter setting Sub menu...
7.4 Basic operation of setting screens [Explanation] The basic operation of the setting screens is classified in the following methods. To move a set item, the corresponding item is touched. Item into which set content whenever touching changes ● In this case, OFF key when touching, it changes with Instant value key Average key ⇒...
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When selecting contents to set from list. ● The item displayed in the list is selected touching. The scroll bar is displayed when there is a selection item that exceeds the size of the screen. The display can be changed by touching arrow key ( ) or sliding scroll bar.
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Character entry box ① The input character is displayed. By touching the [ Character entry box], an input position is arbitrarily movable. ① Alphabet key ② The capital letters and small letters can be changed. Numerical value key ③ The numerical value input can be changed. Symbol key ④...
7.5 Setting the input spec [Explanation] For select of the input types for each channel (thermocouple, resistance bulb and DC voltage input), and the presence of Burn Out function can be set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation]...
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Burn Out ③ Setting the Burn Out function.(The record swings over to the 0% side or the 100% side) Burn Out function can only be set when the input type is “TC” and “mV”. ④ The method of making amends for the temperature of the terminal of the thermo-couple range is selected.
7.6 Setting the scaling [Explanation] Set the “scaling” and “Square root” when the input kind is “DC voltage” or “DC current”, and set the “Measure range”, “Scale range”, “Decimal point” and “Unit”. Note: Scaling can only be displayed when the input type is “DC voltage” or “DC current”. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed.
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Scale range ④ This item can only be set when the “ Scaling” is “ON” or “Square root ON”. ② The lower bound value (left) and the upper bound value (right) of the scaling range to “Measure value” are set. (-32000 to 32000 digit) Decimal point ⑤...
7.7 Setting the display method of channel [Explanation] The tag name, the explanation, and the display color of each channel are set, and a set content is displayed on the trend screen. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation]...
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Display color ④ The display color of each channel is set, and displays on the trend screen. Please select an arbitrary display color from the display color selection screen (figure below). The part where the setting is reflected becomes “Trend display”, “Scale display”, and “Measurements display area”.
7.8 Setting the scale of channel [Explanation] Range of scale, and Partitions of each channel are set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Input CH key Scale key on the Parameter. ⇒...
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Scale No. ③ You can display up to three scales, each on one level. Configure the scale No. setting to specify which level each channel should be displayed on. [One-level display] Scale No. 1: CH01, CH02, CH03, CH04, CH05, CH06, CH07, CH08, and CH09, Scale No.
7.9 Setting the alarm value [Explanation] When abnormality occurs in measurements recording, warning is occurred. Moreover, the warning units relay number of the option is specified, and the warning output destination is set. [Operation] Select the Input CH key Alarm value key on the Parameter. ⇒...
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Output ③ The warning units relay number of the option is specified, and the warning output destination is set. The selection item changes by connecting the relay and the transistor. Common : The main body has been equipped normally. Transistor: When the “DI/DO card (Option)” is selected, can be set. Alarm value ④...
7.10 Setting the alarm action [Explanation] “Hysteresis” and “Alarm delay” of each channel are set. Then, when measurements stay near the alarm value, occurred/release of alarm is consecutive and it is made not to happen. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation]...
7.11 Setting the REC/CALC [Explanation] “Input filter”, “Record type”, “Offset”, and “Gain” of each channel are set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Input CH key REC/CALC key on the Parameter. ⇒...
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OK, Cancel key ⑥ The each setting for changing contents is saved by the OK key. And, the “Parameter” can be returned not change by the Cancel key. No selected range ⑦ The gray color is displayed that cannot be selected now. In this case, can be selected by presses OK key (or Cancel key) returning to “Parameter”.
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●The specification of offset and gain This recorder can set offset (shift value) and gain (inclination). The graph when setting offset and a gain is shown.(following) Ex) Channel type: 0-5mV Scaling range: 0-100% Change of output value by Offset Offset = 50 Offset = 0 Input(0-5mV) Change of output value by Gain...
7.12 Copy the channel setting [Explanation] The setting value of each channel is copied onto another channel. Note: When the recorder is in recording, cannot be copy of channel. [Operation] Select the Input CH key Copy key on the Parameter. ⇒...
7.13 Setting the F value [Explanation] “Reference temp.”, “Z value (Extinction value of bacterium by heating sterilization)” and “Start temp.” of each channel are set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Calc. CH key F value key on the Parameter.
7.14 Setting the timer of channel [Explanation] To execute reset of the input value at the set interval time, “T1 timer (sec)”, “T2 timer (min)” of each channel is set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation]...
7.15 Setting the group name [Explanation] Name of group that displays it on trend screen, switch of channel No. and tag display, and switch of ON/OFF of group display are set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation]...
7.16 Setting the displayed channel [Explanation] The combination of channel No. that each group displays in the measured value display area of the trend screen is set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Display key Group CH key on the Parameter.
7.17 Select the ON/OFF of graph type [Explanation] The switch of display/non-display of “Horizontal trend”, “Vertical trend”, “Bar graph”, and “Digital display” of each group displayed on the trend screen is set. (Refer to Section 6.2 6.4 for each ~ trend screen.) Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed.
7.18 Setting the automatic change function of a display group [Explanation] In a realtime trend screen, a group is automatically switched at a fixed interval. (It supports since recorder version 1.30.) [Operation] Select the Display key Auto display key on the Parameter. ⇒...
7.19 Setting the record cycle of main record [Explanation] “Record type of main record”, “File record cycle” and “ON/ OFF of file overwrite function” is set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Record key Setting (Main) key on the Parameter.
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Selectable range with version less than 2.00 Selectable range in version 2.00 or later Record cycle Selectable file record cycle Record cycle Selectable file record cycle 1sec to 5sec 1hour 1sec to 5sec 1hour,1day 10sec to 1min 1hour,1day 10sec to 20sec 1hour,1day,1week 2min to 3min 1hour,1day,1week...
7.20 Setting the record cycle of sub record [Explanation] “Record type of sub record”, “Sub pre record” and “Sub record timing” is set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Record key Setting (Sub) key on the Parameter.
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Sub record timing ③ The sub recorded timing is set. (A sub record alone cannot be recorded. Please confirm it is previously recording before it records.) Func key:The sub record begins when the FUNC button is pushed. System Settings “Device / Other” ⇒ “FUNC key” is “OFF” only when you can choose. ※...
7.21 Setting the schedule [Explanation] “ON/OFF of schedule function” (Record is started or stopped periodically.), “Start time”, “End time” and “A day of the week” is set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Record key Schedule key on the Parameter.
7.22 Setting the unit [Explanation] “Making”, “Edit”, and “Delete”, etc. of the unit displayed on the trend screen are operated. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the unit cannot be made. [Operation] Select the Others key Unit key on the Parameter. ⇒...
7.23 Setting the message [Explanation] When “alarm is occurred and cleared” or “DI ON/OFF”, the message is displayed. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Others key Message key on the Parameter. ⇒...
7.24 Setting the DI function [Explanation] DI function is set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Others key DI key on the Parameter. ⇒ ①DI No. ②DI function DI No. ① The set DI No.
7.25 Counts the progress time [Explanation] Progress time is counted according to conditions. The counted time can be outputted as a value, if "PASS function" is used. (Refer to Section 2.3 of “PARAMETER LOADER INSTRUCTION MANUAL” for "PASS function".) Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation]...
7.26 Setting the production information [Explanation] Sets to display “production information” on the trend display. The recorder record “production information” on comment data. [Operation] Select the Others ⇒ Products Display on the Parameter. ①Products Display ②Information No. ③Title ④Display ① Products Display The operator sets to display all “production information”...
7.27 Setting the Int. SP DO [Explanation] The operator sets the output relay from “Int. SP DO (=This Paperless recorder output recording state in Inside the virtual area)”. [Operation] Select the Others ⇒ Int. SP DO on the Parameter. ①Int. SP DO ②Output relay ③Exposition ①...
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② output relay The operator sets the output relay. Common : The main body has been equipped normally. Relay : When the “Relay card(option)“ is selected, can be set. Transistors: When the “DI/DO card(option)“ is selected, can be set. [Note] The function become OR output when the operator determines same the output relay.
7.28 Initialization of parameter [Explanation] Parameter data is initialed. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the parameter cannot be initialized. [Operation] Select the Others key Param initial key on the Parameter. ⇒ When Param initial key is selected, the confirmation screen (above figure) is displayed. The parameter data is initialized when selecting YES key.
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●Parameter data initial value list ・Input CH Group CH Selected CH :CH01~12 Input Input type :±10V (All group) Scaling Scaling :ON Graph display Horizontal trend :ON Meas. range(L) :-10.00 Vertical trend :ON Meas. range(H) :10.00 Bar graph :ON Scale range(L) :0.00 Digital display :ON...
7.29 Using the wizard function [Explanation] Necessary minimum set item can continuously be set by using the wizard function. Moreover, when the Mode of the System is only “Normal”, this item is displayed. (Refer to Section 7.1 for Mode key.) Note: When the recorder is in recording, the wizard function cannot be used.
7.30 “Input CH” list [Explanation] Various settings concerning the input channel are done. Refer to Section 7.5 7.12 for details. ~ [Reference] When the operational mode is only an advanced mode, the item that “ is attached to “Advanced” ○” is displayed.
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[Scale] Item Setting contents Advanced Channel Select the channel number. Range of scale Input the range of scale. Scale No. Set the scale No. Input the value of partitions. When “0” is input, it displays it according Partitions ○ to the scale display automatically. [Alarm value]...
7.31 “Calc. CH” list [Explanation] Various settings concerning the calc. channel are done. Refer to Section 7.5 7.14 for details. ~ The operational expression and the more details setting of the operation channel can be set with the parameter loader software. Setting it with the main body of the recorder becomes only the part. Please refer the “PARAMETER LOADER INSTRUCTION MANUAL”...
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[Alarm action] Item Setting contents Advanced Channel Select the channel number. ○ Hysteresis ( ) Input the value of Hysteresis. ○ Input the value of Alarm delay. Alarm Delay(sec) ○ [REC/CALC] Item Setting contents Advanced Channel Select the channel number. ○...
7.32 “Display” list [Explanation] In the “Display”, it is possible to set it variously concerning the display of the measuring data. Refer to Section 7.15 7.18 for details. ~ [Group name] Item Setting contents Advanced Group Select the group number. Display name Set the display name.
7.33 “Record” list [Explanation] In the record setting, it is possible to set it variously concerning the record of the measuring data. Refer to Section 7.19 7.21 for details. ~ [Setting(Main)] Item Setting contents Advanced Record Cycle Select the record cycle. File rec cycle Select the file rec cycle.
7.34 “Others” list [Explanation] Various settings concerning the others are done. Refer to Section 7.22 7.29 for details. ~ [Unit] Item Setting contents Advanced Unit The edit display of new unit can be moved by touching “Add”. [Message] Item Setting contents Advanced Message No.
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[Param initial] Item Setting contents Advanced Param initial Initialize the parameter. [Wizard] Item Setting contents Advanced Wizard An at least necessary set item can continuously be set to each channel. ※ Wizard can only be displayed when the “Mode” is “Normal”. ※...
8. SETTING AND CHECKING SYSTEMS Outline of system setting procedure Page … 8-2 SD remove SD card writing screen System SD/Param SD format SD card format screen … 8-3 Param save Setting value saving screen … 8-4 Param load Setting value loading screen …...
Remove the SD card [Explanation] Data is written to the SD card, and it enters the state that the SD card can be detached. When selecting SD remove key with the SD card has not been inserted in the recorder, the error ※...
Format the SD card [Explanation] The data of the SD card is formatted. When selecting SD format key with the SD card has not been inserted in the recorder, the error ※ message is displayed. Please select again after inserting the SD card in the recorder. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the SD card cannot be formatted.
Save the set value [Explanation] A set value is preserved on the SD card. When selecting Param save key with the SD card has not been inserted in the recorder, the error ※ message is displayed. Please select again after inserting the SD card in the recorder. [Operation]...
Load the set value [Explanation] The set value preserved in the past is read from the SD card. When selecting Param load key with the SD card has not been inserted in the recorder, the error ※ message is displayed. Please select again after inserting the SD card in the recorder. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the set value cannot be loaded.
Output log [Explanation] Output log to SD card. (It supports since recorder version 2.00.) * If you select without inserting an SD card in the recorder, an error message will be displayed. Please insert the SD card in the recorder and select again. [Operation]...
Setting the IP address [Explanation] IP address etc. necessary for Ethernet are set. The following can be done by setting “Ethernet and FTP”. The record file preserved on the SD card of the recorder can be downloaded directly to the ●...
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Example of setting IP Address ● The Ethernet setting screen (above figure) is displayed. Input an arbitrary numerical value to “IP Address” and “Subnet Mask”. (In this case, IP address is set to “192.168.0.1”, and the Subnet Mask is set to “255.255.255.0”.) Input an arbitrary numerical value to “Default GW”...
Setting the keep alive function [Explanation] It is regularly confirmed whether the network is connected by setting “Keep alive function”. Moreover, the cycle when “Keep alive function” is executed is set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation]...
Setting the SNTP client function [Description] Use the SNTP client function to receive the time data from the time server on a regular basis to correct the recorder's time. [Operation] On the system setting screen, select Comm. key SNTP1 key to open the SNTP function setting ⇒...
8.10 Setting the time zone and SNTP server function [Description] Set the time acquisition function ON/OFF and the time zone (standard time). [Operation] On the system setting screen, select Comm. key SNTP2 key to open the SNTP function setting ⇒ screen.
8.11 Setting the FTP user [Explanation] The FTP user's making, the edit, and the deletion, etc. are operated. The following can be done by setting “Ethernet and FTP”. The record file preserved on the SD card of the recorder can be downloaded directly to the ●...
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User name ② When an Add key is selected, the FTP user setting screen (above figure) is displayed. Please input an arbitrary user name from the character input screen, and set it with the OK key. Password ③ The password is set to the made user name. (The space character cannot be used for the password.
8.12 Setting Modbus1 (RS485 communication setting, timeout, etc.) [Description] Set the Modbus station number, reception timeout function, parity, stop bit and communication speed. Note) No settings can be changed during the recording process. [Operation] On the system setting screen, select Comm. key Modbus1 key to open the Modbus1 setting ⇒...
8.13 Setting Modbus2 (communication type) [Description] Set the Modbus communication type and master/slave operations. The setting items vary depending on the communication types and master/slave settings. For details about the master functions, see the COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OPERATION MANUAL. Note) No settings can be changed during the recording process. [Operation] On the system setting screen, select Comm.
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① Selection of Modbus operation Select the Modbus operation. Modbus TCP (Ethernet): Modbus TCP is used for communication protocols. Only the slave can be selected for the operation. Modbus TCP+RTU: Add RS-485 to the available communication protocols. (Enabled only if the RS-485 option is implemented) For this setting, additionally set the operation on the ModbusRTU side.
8.14 Setting the Modbus master [Description] With this device as the Modbus master, carry out the settings of the device to be connected with the general-purpose Modbus slave. This is used when the communication type in section 8.12 is Master (General).
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④ Selection of data format Select how the acquired data is handled. INT16: Acquired as a signed 2-byte data (-32768 to 32767). UINT16: Acquired as an unsigned 2-byte data (0 to 65535). INT32 (BIG): Acquired as a signed 4-byte data (-2147483648 to 2147483647). The data is recognized as a big endian.
8.15 Setting the remote AI. [Description] With this device as the Modbus master, perform the settings for connecting with a separately-sold remote AI. This is used when the Master (Remote AI) is set for the communication type in section 8.13. For the specifications of the separately-sold remote AI, see the REMOTE AI INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
8.16 Setting the LCD sleep time [Explanation] LCD is automatically turned off when there is no operation in the main body for a fixed time. [Operation] Select the Device/Other key ⇒ LCD key on the System. ①Sleep time ②Act. brightness ③Sleep brightness ④Alarm Recovery Sleep time...
8.17 Setting the clock [Explanation] The date of the recorder is changed by manual operation. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Device/Other key ⇒ Clock key on the System. ①Current date ②Setting date Current date ①...
8.18 Setting the FUNC key [Explanation] The function of the “Switch of the screen”, “Capture”, “Display of message”, and “ON/OFF of sub record” is allocated in the FUNC button. [Operation] Select the Device/Other key ⇒ FUNC key on the System. ①Function key Function key ①...
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Product Regist.:The operator register name of “production information” to the recorder. The operator input information in text box when they changes name of “production information”. The operator touch the Backkey or Nextkey when “production information” number is 3 or greater. The operator touch the Regist.
8.19 Setting the file format [Explanation] The file format of record data is set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Device/Other key ⇒ File format key on the System. ①File format File format ①...
8.20 Setting the jump menu [Explanation] Shortcut keys are registered up to 8 in the menu screen. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Device/Other key ⇒ Jump menu key on the System. ①Jump menu group ②Menu group Jump menu group...
8.21 Setting the operation mode [Explanation] This Paperless recorder can do a more detailed setting by setting the “Operation mode” to “Advanced mode” on the parameter setting screen and the system setting screen. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation]...
8.22 Setting the language [Explanation] “Language format” and “Date format” of the recorder are set. Note: When the recorder is in recording, the setting cannot be changed. [Operation] Select the Device/Other key ⇒ Language key ⇒on the System. Moreover, the Language key can be selected directly from the MENU.
8.23 Display the system information [Explanation] The Version and Serial No. of recorder is displayed. [Operation] Select the Device/Other key ⇒ Version key on the System. ①Version ②Serial No. Version ① The Version of recorder is displayed. There are two versions to display: MAIN and AI. The version described in the recorder instruction manual indicates the version of MAIN.
8.24 Setting the security mode [Explanation] Set the security mode. (It supports since recorder version 2.00.) [Operation] Select the Security key ⇒ Security Mode key on the System. ①Security mode ②How to lock or log out ③Password expiration period ① Security mode Set the security mode.
8.25 Setting the key lock function [Explanation] The setting change screen and front button of a recorder are locked, and a key can be restricted. (It supports since recorder version 1.20.) [Operation] Set the security mode to "key lock" within the Security Mode setting. Select the Security key ⇒...
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●The example of setting of a key lock A key lock setting screen is displayed. The setting or cancellation method of a key lock is set up. (In this case, it is set as “Auto + manual”) A password is set up. (In this case, it is set as “12345”.) The key lock level in a “Menu”...
8.26 Setting the user [Explanation] Create, edit, and delete users to use at login. (It supports since recorder version 2.00.) Up to 20 users can be registered. ※ This setting item is required only when security mode is set to "Extended Security". For the extended security function, refer to Section 8.24.
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⑦ Level Set the account level and restrict each setting and operation. Administrator : Can perform all the settings and operations. Only the administrator can edit, add, or delete User Regist. User : Settings and operations can be restricted. Restrictions can be set in [⑧Selection of permitted items].
8.27 “SD / Param” list [Explanation] Various settings concerning the SD card are done. Refer to Section 8.2 8.6 for details. ~ [SD remove] Please execute it before taking out the SD card. Item Setting contents Advanced The current measuring data is written to the SD card while recording SD remove and the SD card can be taken out.
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[SNTP1] Items Settings Advanced Current time and Displays the current time and date. date Select ON/OFF of the SNTP client function. If ON is set, time data is received from SNTP server and time calibration is carried out. SNTP client When the correction of the time is attempted using the SNTP function during the function recording process, correction is not performed if there is a difference of ±5 minutes or...
[ModbusMas.] * Enabled only when the Master (General) is set for the master/slave setting. Items Settings Advanced Communication Select the ID for connection. Slave ID Set the slave ID for ModbusRTU. Relative Address Set the communication address of a slave device. Data format Select how the acquired data is handled.
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[Jump menu] Item Setting contents Advanced The item added to the menu display is selected. [Mode] Item Setting contents Advanced Select the operation mode. Operation mode [Language] Item Setting contents Advanced Language Select the language. Date format Select the date format. Decimal symbol Select the decimal symbol.
8.30 "Security" list [Explanation] Various settings security of system is done. Refer to Section 8.24 ~ 8.26 for details. [Security Mode] Item Setting contents Advanced Security Mode Set the security mode. ○ How to Lock/ Set lock / logout method. ○...
9. MAINTENANCE 9.1 Inspection In order to effectively use the instrument, please inspect periodically. Inspection item Inspection description Remark Measurement value - Correct measurement value has been displayed? Display - The brightness of the backlight appropriate? - Is there lack and blur on the display? Recording data - Measurement value indication and data storing have been correctly?
9.3 Troubleshooting While in using this instrument, an error message may be displayed on event display area of the bottom of a screen, and the event history. The table below lists error messages and steps to be taken. ● Error messages If one of the errors listed below occurs, an error message is displayed in the event message display area of the bottom of a screen.
10. SPECIFICATION 10.1 Basic specification •Number of inputs:Selection from 6,9,12 points.(Immediately after purchase) •Input circuit:Inputting mutual insulation. •Measuring period:100mm sec •Input type: Direct voltage, direct current (shunt resistance of necessity), TC and RTD •Changing of input type: Setting from set menu displayed with front side MENU button. •Burnout function:...
10.3 Display part •Indicator: 5.7 inch TFT color LCD(320×240 dot) The touch panel, back light is applied. The brilliance control is possible. The pixel that always lights partially or doesn't light the liquid crystal display might exist. And, it is not a breakdown though the irregularity of brightness might be caused. Please acknowledge it beforehand.
10.5 Record function •External recording medium: SD memory card(It corresponds to the SD/SDHC standard) •Internal memory:About 100MB •Record capacity: SD standard:2GB or less SDHC standard:32GB or less •Record method: The record begins by turning on the REC button. It records by the new file name at the time of each record beginning.
•SD memory card: Confirmed operation SD memory card: ・Panasonic company 1 32GB ~ ・Sandisk company 32GB ~ Please buy it in the computer shop etc. •Data format: It is possible to select it from either of method of the binary or binary + CSV.(It is not possible to change while recording.
10.8 Power supply part • Rated supply voltage 240V AC :100 ~ • Range of use voltage 264V AC :85 ~ • Power supply frequency:50/60Hz(Sharing) • Power consumption: Power consumption Power-supply voltage Usually LCD OFF ※ 100V AC Under 15VA Under 12VA 240V AC Under 25VA...
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•DI input: Dry contact input (9 points), Common terminal is shared. Ratings:Photo-coupler drive 12V DC about 3mA/1 point The following control is possible according to the contact input.(ON/OFF pulse time over 0.5 sec) Start/stop of main and sub record operation ①...
10.15 Support software Two kinds of support software are appended by the standard. • The corresponding model is PC / AT compatible. • Operation by the home-made PC and the shop brand personal computer cannot be guaranteed. • Disk device: CD-ROM drive corresponding to Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1/10 (32bit, 64bit) •...
10.17 Folder composition of SD card(Standard) When the SD card is inserted in the main body of the Recorder, the “Recorder” folder is automatically made. “Recorder” folder contents are as follows. [SD card folder composition] [Recorder]-+-[Cap] +-[Data] +-[Etc] +-[Prm] +-[Prm_YYMMDD_hhmmss] (1) Cap The image taken by capture is preserved by bmp.
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・Sub record management file It is a file that records “Trend data (sub) record start time”, “Stop time”, and “Link information”. File name:xxxx_YYMMDDHHmm.ds Extension:ds ・Sub record trend file It is a measurement data file divided at the file record cycle (sub). File name:xxxx_YYMMDDHHmm.dst Extension:dst (3) Etc...
10.18 Folder composition of SD card (Extended security) This section is the folder composition when the extended security function is enabled. If you have enabled the extended security function, you can check recorded data only if you purchased the extended security option. For details of options, please contact the dealer you purchased. When the SD card is inserted in the main body of the Recorder, the “Recorder”...
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It is a record data folder. Measurement data files, user information files, and security log files are stored in the measurement data folder. For details of each file, refer to "TRM20A Extended security function Paperless recorder & Ex.Sec Viewer Instruction manual" (option). The folder name is named by the recording start time.
10.19 Parameter log file File that contains information about parameters set in the past. This file is internally generated for example when you select the input type. The parameter log file is not generated when an operation not related to parameters (such as start of recording) is performed.
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The relationship between the security log and the parameter log file is shown below. For the security log, refer to Section 6.7. ・Security log Parameter log files are created under the names that contain the set log numbers [807] to [810], [813] to [817] as the first three letters.
10.20 List of Security Logs When logs are generated Power ON When the power is turned on Power OFF When the power is turned off Record start When recording starts Record stop When recording ends Login When the user logs in Logout When the user logs out fail: Login...
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When logs are generated When the OK key on the " Setting(Main) " setting screen in the Record Set: Record-Setting(Main) is touched When the OK key on the " Setting(Sub)" setting screen in the Record is Set: Record-Setting(Sub) touched When the OK key on the " Schedule " setting screen in the Record is Set: Record-Schedule touched Add: Others-Unit...
When logs are generated When the OK key on the " Language " setting screen in the Set: Device/Other-Language Device/Other is touched When the OK key on the " Security Mode " setting screen in the Security Set: Security-Security Mode is touched When the OK key on the "...
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