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Large Digit Ratemeter Totaliser Display
Operation and Instruction Manual
AMALGAMATED INSTRUMENT CO
Unit 5, 28 Leighton Place Hornsby
NSW 2077 Australia
LD5-TR and LE5-TR
Telephone: +61 2 9476 2244
Facsimile: +61 2 9476 2902
ABN: 80 619 963 692
e-mail: sales@aicpl.com.au
Internet: www.aicpl.com.au

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  • Page 1 LD5-TR and LE5-TR Large Digit Ratemeter Totaliser Display Operation and Instruction Manual AMALGAMATED INSTRUMENT CO ABN: 80 619 963 692 Unit 5, 28 Leighton Place Hornsby Telephone: +61 2 9476 2244 e-mail: sales@aicpl.com.au NSW 2077 Australia Facsimile: +61 2 9476 2902...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Mechanical installation 3 Electrical Installation 4 Function tables - summary of setup functions 5 Explanation of functions 6 Technical specifications 7 Guarantee and service 2 of LD5TRMAN-1.7-0...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 Introduction General description This manual contains information for the installation and operation of the the LD5-TR Monitor. The instrument may be set to operate as a ratemeter or totaliser or allow toggling between rate and total displays. A “grand total” display is also viewable and can be separately reset. The OPEr function allows selection of one of these three modes.
  • Page 4 2 - access to functions allocated to level 2 3 - access to functions allocated to level 3 4 - access to functions allocated to level 4 5 - access to functions allocated to level 5 6 - access to functions allocated to level 6 CAL - access to all normal operation functions 1.2 Accessing setup functions The setup functions allow adjustment of the instruments operation functions.
  • Page 5 PIN 1 mode - Allows access to the level set by the USr.1 LEUL function in the ACCS menu. The PIN 1 mode requires the F button is pressed and released then within 2 seconds press the ^ and v buttons at the same time. The PIN can be set via the Pin.1 CodE function in the ACCS menu.
  • Page 6 6 of LD5TRMAN-1.7-0...
  • Page 7 The setup functions are organised in blocks or sections e.g. all the settings for channel 1 alarms are in the AL1 section. Once access to setup functions has been gained use the ^ and v buttons to select the section required then press F to enter this section and again us the ^ and v buttons to select the required function for alteration and press F to allow alteration of this function.
  • Page 8 The example in the flowchart (for 4 digit display) below shows the method using alarm relay 1 setup function. Alarm 2 Settings for Use ^ or v to adjust setting section alarm 2 to any setting or press Press F Press F to ^ and v together to disable Followed by...

  • Page 9: Mechanical Installation

    2 Mechanical installation 2.1 20mm, 38mm, 45mm, 57mm and 58mm LED An optional panel mount kit is available for these size displays. Panel cut out size is 240 x 130mm (-0.0mm / +0.5mm). Weight: All types 1.6kg approx. 2.2 100mm 4 digit LED Weight 10kg (LED) 250mm Viewing window...
  • Page 10 2.4 200mm 4 digit LED Weight 14kg. 360mm 4 8 @ Display window 230 x 720mm 155mm 850mm 2.5 Cable entry and Mounting brackets For 20 to 58mm displays no holes are pre drilled. For all 100mm and 200mm displays 3 off 20mm holes are drilled at the bottom of the case, these are fitted with 2 x IP65 grommets and 1 x air vent which allows moisture to exit the case but not enter.

  • Page 11: Electrical Installation

    3 Electrical Installation The display is designed for continuous operation and therefore no mains/power switch is fitted to the unit. It is recommended that an external switch and fuse be provided to allow the unit to be removed for servicing. To install cables remove six front panel retaining screws. Remove front panel taking care not to damage the ribbon cable (ribbon cable joins the front display circuit board to the main circuit board).
  • Page 12 3.1 Power supply connections 3.2 AC supply or isolated DC supply (38, 45, 57 and 58mm displays only) Supply connections Supply connections Supply connections for 110 VAC for 240 VAC for isolated DC and low voltage AC POWER POWER POWER 110V 110V 110V...
  • Page 13 3.4 100mm, 200mm LED and 100mm electromagnetic display power supplies Isolated DC supplies (12 to 24VDC) connect to the isolated supply pcb on the base board. AC supplies connect to the transformer primary on the base board. The base board is located under the input circuit board.
  • Page 14 High and low voltage AC supplies (100 and 200mm displays only 240 & 110VAC supplies. Low voltage AC supplies. For 100mm/200mm LED or 100mm For 100mm/200mm LED or 100mm electromagnetic display types only. electromagnetic display types only. Black Black To display board To display board GRN/YEL WHT GRN/YEL...
  • Page 15 Inductive sensor input IN1 function settings settings for inductive input PULL UP Set to Lo bIAS Set to OFF Lo F Set to OFF HYSt Set to OFF for very low amplitude inputs (25mV to 250mV) or On for inputs with ampli- tude 250mV to 48VDC or RMS Attn Set to OFF for no attenuation or On to reduce the input amplitude by a factor of 5 dC Set to On...
  • Page 16 d.bnc Normally only required for contact closure e.g. relay or switch input. Select a debounce time which allows operation without false triggering due to contact bounce Square wave input IN1 function settings for square wave input PULL UP Set to Lo bIAS Set to ON if signal is never negative polarity, otherwise set to OFF Lo F Set to OFF HYSt Set to OFF for very low amplitude inputs (25mV to 250mV) or On for inputs with ampli-...
  • Page 17 EdgE Select Lo (trigger from low going edge) or Hi (trigger from rising edge) as required d.bnc Normally only required for contact closure e.g. relay or switch input. Select a debounce time which allows operation without false triggering due to contact bounce Namur sensor input IN1 function settings for namur sensor input PULL UP Set to Lo...
  • Page 18 dC Set to On EdgE Select Lo (trigger from low going edge) or Hi (trigger from rising edge) as required d.bnc Normally only required for contact closure e.g. relay or switch input. Select a debounce time which allows operation without false triggering due to contact bounce NPN 3 wire sensor input IN1 function settings for NPN 3 wire sensor input PULL UP Set to High...
  • Page 19 Attn Set to OFF for no attenuation or ON to reduce the input amplitude by a factor of 5 dC Set to On EdgE Select Lo (trigger from low going edge) or Hi (trigger from rising edge) as required d.bnc Normally only required for contact closure e.g. relay or switch input. Select a debounce time which allows operation without false triggering due to contact bounce PNP 3 wire sensor input IN1 function settings for PNP 3 wire sensor input...
  • Page 20 LED for each input lights when input is active IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 Remote input connector Plug in after wiring Latching or momentary switches can be used depending on the function selected. 3.5.2 Input and Up/Down count terminals The excitation voltage (can be set to 5, 12 or 18VDC if required) can be set at the P.out function. The Up/Down direction input is only used when the IN1 dir function is set to UP.dn.
  • Page 21 3.5.3 Relays Relays are rated at 240VAC 5A into a resistive road. Relay 1 is form C type. Relays 2, 3 and 4 are form A type. Relay 4 Relay 3 Relay 2 Relay 1 LD5TRMAN-1.7-0 21 of...

  • Page 22: Function Tables - Summary Of Setup Functions

    4 Function tables - summary of setup functions Note: the order in which the functions appear on the display may not be exactly as shown below. The availability and order of functions is determined by choice of function settings and options fitted. Actual messages seen on the display may vary slightly depending on the number of display digits.
  • Page 23 4.2 Relay function table Display Function Range Default Your Ref/Page record RL 1 to n.o, n.c Alarm relay x action to normally open 5.13 RL 8 (de-energised) or normally closed 4.16 (energised) RL 1 to OFF or ON Relay acknowledge 5.14 RL 8 4.16...
  • Page 24 4.5 Ratemeter function table Display Function Range Default Your Ref/Page record RAtE 0, 0.1, 0.02, Decimal point setting for ratemeter 5.22 d.Pnt 0.003 RAtE INPt, USER, INPt Rate display scaling method 5.23 USER LIUE RAtE 1 to Maximum Input value for ratemeter 5.24 INPt display value...
  • Page 25 RAtE Rate LIUE scaling mode input 5.40 CAL1 frequency 1 RAtE Rate LIUE scaling mode input input 5.41 CAL2 frequency 2 RAtE Rate LIUE display offset 5.42 OFSt 4.6 Totaliser function table Display Function Range Default Your Ref/Page record 0, 0.1, 0.02, Decimal point setting for totaliser 5.43 d.Pnt...
  • Page 26 4.7 Inputs 1 (signal) and 2 (Up/Down) function table Display Function Range Default Your Ref/Page record IN 1 OPEn, High, High Input 1 pull up 5.58 PULL IN 1 OFF, On Input 1 bias 5.59 bIAS IN 1 OFF, On Input 1 low frequency 5.60 Lo F...
  • Page 27 R.INP NONE, P.Hi, NONE Front P button operation mode 5.69 P.but P.Lo, Hi.Lo, AL.Ac, RSEt, g.rSt, PSEt R.INP NONE, P.HId, NONE Remote input 1 operation mode 5.70 R.IN.1 d.HId, P.Hi, P.Lo, Hi.Lo, AL.Ac, ACCS, P.but, F.but, U.but, d.but, duII, RSEt, g.rSt, StoP, PSEt R.INP...
  • Page 28 d.in OPEn, High, High Remote input (digital inputs) 2 pull 5.76 d.in.2 up/down operation P.UP d.in High, Lo Remote input (digital inputs) 2 input 5.77 d.in.2 level d.in OPEn, High, High Remote input (digital inputs) 3 pull 5.78 d.in.3 up/down operation P.UP d.in High, Lo...
  • Page 29 SErI 1200, 2400, 9600 Serial baud rate ( Optional) 5.89 bAud 4800, 9600, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2 SErI 8 N, 8 E, 8 O, 7 Serial parity ( Optional) 5.90 PrtY E, 7 O SErI 1 to 127 Serial address ( Optional) 5.91 Unit Addr...
  • Page 30 ACCES 0000 to FFFF 0000 User assignable access function 2 5.102 Fn.2 hex. CodE ACCES dFIt, 1, 2, 3, dFIt User assignable access 2 level value 5.103 Fn.2 4, 5, 6, CAL, LEUL S.CAL ACCES 0000 to FFFF 0000 User assignable access function 3 5.104 Fn.3 hex.
  • Page 31 4.16 Relay tables Note: 4 relays are provided as standard - 4 extra relays are optionally available Record your relay settings in the table below Display Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Alarm 3 Alarm 4 Alarm 5 Alarm 6 Alarm 7 Alarm 8 High HYSt...

  • Page 32: Explanation Of Functions

    5 Explanation of functions The setup and calibration functions are configured through a push button sequence. The push buttons located at the front of the instrument or on the main circuit board are used to alter settings. Display messages shown are those which would appear on a display with 4 digits for the process reading, these display messages may in some cases vary slightly for other display types.
  • Page 33 Note if the high alarm value is set lower than the low alarm value the relay will activate between the two i.e. activate in the band between the two values. 5.2 Alarm relay high setpoint AL 1 to AL 8 Section: High Display:...
  • Page 34 5.3 Alarm relay low setpoint AL 1 to AL 8 Section: Display: Any display value or OFF Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 4010 to 4017 Function number Displays and sets the low setpoint value for the designated alarm relay. Use this low setpoint function if a relay operation is required when the display value becomes equal to or less than the low setpoint value.
  • Page 35 below the setpoint value minus the hysteresis value to reset the alarm. e.g. if AL3 High is to 50.0 and AL3 HYSt is set to 3.0 then the channel 4 alarm will activate once the display value goes to 50.0 or above and will reset when the display value goes below 47.0 i.e.
  • Page 36 5.7 Totaliser relay pass mode value AL 1 to AL 8 Section: P.Cnt Display: Any display value or OFF Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 4180 to 4187 Function number When the alarm operation is set to operate from the total display value the “Pass” mode operation option becomes available.
  • Page 37 5.11 Alarm from rate or total AL 1 to AL 8 Section: Display: RAtE or totL Range: RAtE Default Value: Default Access Level 4070 to 4077 Function number Allows selection or alarm operation from the rate value or the total value. 5.12 Alarm relay latching operation AL 1 to AL 8 Section:...
  • Page 38 5.14 Relay acknowledge RL 1 to RL 8 Section: Display: OFF or ON Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 4320 to 4327 Function number If an alarm has been set to latching operation it will not reset until the reading is outside its alarm condition and the operator has acknowledged the alarm by pressing the F button (where fitted) or when programmed for this purpose using a P button or remote input to acknowledge the alarm.
  • Page 39 5.17 Analog retransmission rate or total RO 1 to RO 2 Section: InPt Display: RAtE or totL Range: RAtE Default Value: Default Access Level 43E0 to 43E1 Function number Allows selection of either rate value or total value to be retransmitted. 5.18 Analog retransmission low display value RO 1 to RO 2 Section:...
  • Page 40 5.21 Default display OPEr Section: dFIt diSP Display: RAtE or totL Range: RAtE Default Value: Default Access Level 4438 Function number This function sets the default display to either rate (RAtE) or total totI when both (rate and total display) has been selected at the CH 1 OPEr function.
  • Page 41 5.24 Input value for ratemeter RAtE Section: INPt Display: 1 to Maximum display value Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 4C44 Function number This function is only seen when RAtE or both mode selected a the CH 1 OPEr function. Displays and sets the input pulse rate to be used with the rate scale function to generate the display scaling.
  • Page 42 fine tolerance. Example: If set to 10 the display values will change in multiples of 10 only i.e. display moves from 10 to 20 to 30 etc. 5.28 Rate low value visual warning RAtE Section: Lo dISP Display: Any display value or OFF Range: Default Value: Default Access Level...
  • Page 43 -Hi- message will flash once per second if the high limit is exceeded or -Lo- if the low limit is exceeded. A setting of NONE will disable this function. The warning flashes will cease and the normal display value will be seen when the value displayed is higher than the low limit and lower than the high limit.
  • Page 44 5.33 Time period for average rate display RAtE Section: A.SEc Display: 1 to 5000 secs Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 4C6E Function number Only seen if AUgE or R.AUg is selected under the RNgE function. Displays and sets the number of seconds over which the rate should be averaged.
  • Page 45 5.36 Rate USER scaling mode scale 1 RAtE Section: CAL SCL.1 Display: Range: Any display value Default Value: Default Access Level 4700 Function number First scale input value for USER scaling mode. See the CAL IN 1 function for explanation. 5.37 Rate USER scaling mode frequency 2 RAtE Section:...
  • Page 46 5.40 Rate LIUE scaling mode input frequency 1 RAtE Section: CAL1 Display: Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 0b00 Function number This function is only used and seen when the CAL IN 1 is set to LIUE. This method of scaling allows the user to apply two different known frequencies at the CAL IN 1 and CAL IN 2 functions and at each of these functions apply a scale value for each input (CAL1 SCLE and CAL2 SCLE).
  • Page 47 Apply a known frequency to the input. At the OFSt function press F then toggle using the ^ or v pushbutton from NO to YES and press F. The current value will be displayed. Press F and use the ^ or v pushbutton to adjust the current value to the required display value for that input.
  • Page 48 5.46 Display rounding for totaliser Section: d.rnd Display: 1 to 5000 Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 43b2 Function number Displays and sets the display rounding value. This value may be set to 1 to 5000 displayed units. Display rounding is useful for reducing the instrument resolution without loss of accuracy in applications where it is undesirable to display to a fine tolerance.
  • Page 49 to indicate what the following total display is showing. A remote input or the P button can be programmed to reset the grand total. Six modes of grand total display are provided namely: NonE, For, REu, PoS, NEg, AbS or RSt The table below explains how each mode operates Mode Up Count...
  • Page 50 5.51 Total high value visual warning Section: Hi dISP Display: Any display value or OFF Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 4562 Function number This function is only seen when tOtL or both mode selected a the CH 1 OPEr function. Totaliser high overrange limit value - the display can be set to show an overrange message if the display value goes below the Hi dISP setting.
  • Page 51 5.54 Power on grand total reset Section: gt.On R.SEt Display: OFF, R.SEt Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 4C88 Function number This function is only seen when tOtL or both mode selected a the CH 1 OPEr function. The power on grand total reset function can be set to cause the grand total value in memory to be reset of forced reset to zero each time the display is powered up.
  • Page 52 5.57 Automatic reset wrap around value Section: R.UAL Display: Any display value or OFF Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 4C8C Function number This function is only seen when tOtL or both mode selected a the CH 1 OPEr function. This function allow the display to be forced to automatically reset when the value set at this function is reached.
  • Page 53 set to On for inputs likely to generate contact bounce such as switch and relay inputs but it can also be useful for blocking higher frequency signals when only low frequency inputs are being used. The filter will only allow signals of approx.
  • Page 54 5.64 Input 1 input edge or level IN 1 Section: EdgE Display: Lo.E, Hi.E Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 4C10 to 4C11 Function number Allows selection of input edge or level for input 1. Select Lo for the input to be triggered by a low level signal i.e. input will be triggered whilst the input is held low. Select Hi for the input to be triggered by a high level signal i.e.
  • Page 55 5.67 Digital inputs 1, 3 and 3 de-bounce timer in.d1 to in.d3 Section: d.bnc Display: 0 to 1000 ms Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 4C1A to 4C1C Function number Allows application of a de-bounce timer for digital inputs 1, 2 and 3 (terminal marked “DIGITAL IN”). A de-bounce time of between 0 and 1000mS can be set for inputs 1, 2 and 3.
  • Page 56 5.70 Remote input 1 operation mode R.INP Section: R.IN.1 Display: NONE, P.HId, d.HId, P.Hi, P.Lo, Hi.Lo, AL.Ac, ACCS, P.but, F.but, Range: U.but, d.but, duII, RSEt, g.rSt, StoP, PSEt NONE Default Value: Default Access Level 4721 Function number Sets the operation mode for remote input 1 terminal. Choices are as follows: NONE - If this option is selected then remote input 1 will have no function.
  • Page 57 duII - remote dulling of the display. When activated the display brightness will fall to the level set by the dISP duII level. This is generally used to reduce current consumption in battery powered applications or for switching between day and night brightness levels. RSEt - zero the total.
  • Page 58 5.74 Remote input (digital inputs) 1 pull up/down operation d.in Section: d.in.1 P.UP Display: OPEn, High, Lo Range: High Default Value: Default Access Level 4A50 Function number This function sets the voltage level present on the digital input terminal. If set to High a 5VDC voltage will be placed on the input terminal via a pull up resistor and a short circuit to ground or voltage below 2V will be required to activate the remote input.
  • Page 59 5.77 Remote input (digital inputs) 2 input level d.in Section: d.in.2 LuI Display: High, Lo Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 4A59 Function number This function sets the input level required to activate the remote input. A setting of Lo means that a low voltage usually 0V or a short circuit to ground will activate the remote input.
  • Page 60 5.80 Remote input (digital inputs) 4 pull up/down operation d.in Section: d.in.4 P.UP Display: OPEn, High, Lo Range: High Default Value: Default Access Level 4A53 Function number This function sets the voltage level present on the digital input terminal. If set to High a 5VDC voltage will be placed on the input terminal via a pull up resistor and a short circuit to ground or voltage below 2V will be required to activate the remote input.
  • Page 61 5.83 Display brightness dISP Section: brgt Display: 1 to 63 Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 22Fb Function number Allows manual adjustment of the display brightness from 1 (lowest brightness) to 63 (highest brightness). 5.84 Dimmed display brightness dISP Section: duII Display: 0 to 63...
  • Page 62 5.87 Serial output operation mode SErI Section: OPEr Display: NONE, Cont, PoII, A.buS, diSP, M.buS, ChAn Range: NONE Default Value: Default Access Level 4480 Function number Allows selection of the operating mode to be used for RS232 or RS485 serial output communications. See the “LD5/LE5 Series Large Digit Display Output Addendum”...
  • Page 63 5.89 Serial baud rate SErI Section: bAud Display: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2 Range: 9600 Default Value: Default Access Level 4484 Function number Allows the baud rate to be set for serial communications. Choices are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2 Baud rates above 9600 are in k Baud.
  • Page 64 5.93 Select number of alarms AL.CF Section: AL Cnt Display: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Range: Default Value: Default Access Level 437d Function number Allows selection of the number of alarms required from 0 (0) to 8 (8). 5.94 Easy access mode ACCES Section:...
  • Page 65 5.96 PIN code 1 ACCES Section: USR.1 Pin Display: 0 to 65535 Range: Default Value: S.CAL Default Access Level 0C09 Function number This function allows choice of the PIN code to be used for PIN code input access method. Associated with the PIN is an access level (see Pin.1 AccS).
  • Page 66 5.99 PIN code 2 access level ACCES Section: USR.2 LEUL Display: NONE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, CAL Range: NONE Default Value: S.CAL Default Access Level 0C03 Function number This function allows choice of the access level available when using the PIN code 2 input access method. To access setup functions using the PIN code 2 input access method press and hold the F button until the message FUNC is seen followed by the first function message, this should take approximately 3 seconds.
  • Page 67 5.102 User assignable access 2 function number ACCES Section: Fn.2 CodE Display: 0000 to FFFF hex. Range: 0000 Default Value: S.CAL Default Access Level 0C11 Function number This function allows as second function access change and operates in the same manner as . Enter the function number required and then enter the new access level at the function which follows.
  • Page 68 5.106 User assignable access 4 function number ACCES Section: Fn.4 CodE Display: 0000 to FFFF hex. Range: 0000 Default Value: S.CAL Default Access Level 0C13 Function number This function allows as fourth function access change and operates in the same manner as . Enter the function number required and then enter the new access level at the function which follows.
  • Page 69 5.110 User assignable access 6 function number ACCES Section: Fn.6 CodE Display: 0000 to FFFF hex. Range: 0000 Default Value: S.CAL Default Access Level 0C15 Function number This function allows as third function access change and operates in the same manner as . Enter the function number required and then enter the new access level at the function which follows.
  • Page 70 5.114 User assignable access 8 function number ACCES Section: Fn.8 CodE Display: 0000 to FFFF hex. Range: 0000 Default Value: S.CAL Default Access Level 0C17 Function number This function allows as fourth function access change and operates in the same manner as . Enter the function number required and then enter the new access level at the function which follows.

  • Page 71: Technical Specifications

    6 Technical specifications Display: 6 digit 38mm red LED or 5 digit 45mm red LED or 4 digit 57mm or 58mm red LED or 4 or 6 digit 100mm red LED or 4 digit 200mm red LED type High contrast versions 38mm 6 digit, 58mm 4 digit, 100mm 4 or 6 digit and 200mm 4 digit available in red, green, white or amber led.

  • Page 72: Guarantee And Service

    7 Guarantee and service The product supplied with this manual is guaranteed against faulty workmanship for a period of two years from the date of dispatch. Our obligation assumed under this guarantee is limited to the replacement of parts which, by our examination, are proved to be defective and have not been misused, carelessly handled, defaced or damaged due to incorrect installation.

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