-30ºC to +75ºC. Electrostatic discharge precautions Always observe all electrostatic precautions before handling the unit. Service and repair This instrument has no user serviceable parts. Contact your supplier for repair. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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Category II (CAT II) – The rated impulse voltage for equipment on nominal 230 V supply is 2500 V. Pollution Degree 2 – Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs. However, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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UK, the latest IEE wiring regulations, (BS 7671), and USA, NEC Class 1 wiring methods. Do not connect the ac supply to the low voltage sensor input or low level inputs and outputs. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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This must have an independent temperature sensor. Note: Alarm relays within the unit will not give protection under all failure conditions. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least on of the homogeneous material for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006. Approval Name: Position: Signature: Date: Martin Quality Greenhalgh Manager SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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Determine the correct installation situation and direction of fluid flow. iv) Spirax Sarco products are not intended to withstand external stresses that may be induced by any system to which they are fitted. It is the responsibility of the installer to consider these stresses and take adequate precautions to minimize them.
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Allow time for temperature to normalize after isolation to avoid the danger of burns. If the instrument is to be stored before use, protect from humidity and dust in an ambient temperature of –30 °C to +75 °C. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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1.9 Tools and consumables Before starting work ensure that you have suitable tools and / or consumables available. Use only genuine Spirax Sarco replacement parts. 1.10 Protective clothing Consider whether you and / or others in the vicinity require any...
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Where no additional information is provided on the Spirax Sarco product compliance web page, this product may be safely recycled and/or disposed providing due care is taken.
Spirax Sarco range of pneumatic or electric control valves and electrical and electropneumatic instruments. A universal input accepts various thermocouples, RTDs or process inputs. Up to three (SX80) or six (SX90) outputs can be configured for control, alarm or retransmission purposes.
2.2 Front panel LCD display Return Scroll down Select Scroll up Fig. 1 SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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From any display – press to return to the HOME display Press to select a new parameter. Hold down to continuously scroll through parameters Press to decrease a value Press to increase a value SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
The fourth character defines the function of Output 4 for the SX90. The fifth character defines the language used for User Messages. Note: See Section 2.6 for the functions of the characters. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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- The display will show: EX I T Press the buttons to get to this display screen: E X IT The controller will then automatically start in Operator Level 1. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
2.5 Home display The home display is the default start screen if the Quick Codes have been ALM OP1 OP2 OP3 OP4 previously configured. ° 127.3 Display layout for the SX80 and SX90 127.3 127.3 ° 127.3 SX90 MAN REM RUN HLD...
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Meter (SX90 only) defaults to valve position if the quick code 2 is D, V or B. Defaults to Heat/Cool (centre zero) if quick code 2 is A or H. Operator buttons SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
0 to 25 bar 4 - 20 mA 0 to 40 bar 4 - 20 mA -50 to +500 °C 4 - 20 mA 0 to +100 °C K t/c -200ºC to +1372ºC SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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OP2/0P3 Alarm relay on OP4 Analogue Heat only PID output on Alarm relay on IO1. OP2 (SX80) OP2 tracks OP3 (SX90) Alarm relay on OP4 Analogue OP PID heat only, split Alarm relay on IO1. output on OP2/OP (only SX90) Alarm relay on OP4 2.6.3 Quick code - Character 3...
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2.6.4 Quick code - Character 4 Function – OP4 alarm relay (not if SX80 and VP) X Unconfigured Full scale high Full scale low Deviation high Manual latching Deviation low Deviation band 2.6.5 Quick code - Character 5 Function – Language selection English Français...
This instrument is intended for permanent installation, for indoor use only, and to be enclosed in an electrical panel. Install the product in an environment that minimises the effects of heat, vibration, shock and electrical interference (see Section 1 'Safety information'). SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
Use only the connectors supplied with the product, or spares obtained from Spirax Sarco Limited. Use of different connectors may compromise product safety and approvals. Ensure there is no condensation within the unit before installing and connecting the power.
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3.4.2 SX80 controller See 3.4.4.1 See 3.4.4.3 See 3.4.4.9 See 3.4.4.2 See 3.4.4.6 See 3.4.4.5 See 3.4.4.4 R = 2.49 W SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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3.4.3 SX90 controller See 3.4.4.8 See 3.4.4.1 3.4.4.9 See 3.4.4.2 See 3.4.4.14 3.4.4.10 See 3.4.4.9 See 3.4.4.7 See 3.4.4.13 See 3.4.4.12 See 3.4.4.6 3.4.4.11 See 3.4.4.5 R = 2.49 W SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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230 Vac, which may be sufficient to hold on high impedance loads. Do not use in these installations. 3.4.4.1 Relay output (IO1) Included on both SX80 and SX90 controllers. Output 1 is supplied as standard as a normally open relay configured for temperature alarm.
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3.4.4.3 Output 3 and 4 (OP3/4) Included on SX80 controllers only OPC3 Outputs 3 and 4 are normally open (Form A) relays which share a common connection. They are intended to control motor driven valves. For OPC4 function see Quick Code set 2.
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Note: a single switch or circuit breaker can drive more than one instrument: High voltage supply: 100 to 240 Vac, -15%, +10%, 48 to 62 Hz SX80 6 Watts. Line SX90 9 W. Recommended external fuse ratings are: - Fuse type: T rated 2 A 250 V.
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V+ and VI PRT. -10 to +80 mV For mA input only connect the 2.49 Ω . (R) resistor Linear mA or mV supplied between the V+ and V- terminals as shown. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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SX90 only Output 4 is a changeover (Form C) relay fitted in SX90 controllers. For functionality see Quick Start, Code 4. Isolated output 240 Vac. Contact rating: 2 A 264 Vac resistive. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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SX80 only LA and LB not isolated from each other. Not isolated from the sensor input. Switching: LA/LB 12 Vdc at 6 mA maximum. Contact open >1200/Ω, Contact closed < 300 Ω. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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LC and LD not isolated from each other. Not isolated from the sensor input. Switching: LC/LD 12 Vdc at 6 mA maximum LB 12 Vdc at 12 mA. Contact open >1200/Ω, Contact closed <300 Ω. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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Isolated output 240 Vac. 3.4.4.11 Digital communications SX90 only Com. Digital communications uses Modbus protocol. It is available in SX90 only as EIA422 (EIA485 5-Wire). EIA422 or EIA485 (5-wire). Isolated 240 Vac. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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Potentiometer resistance: 100 – 10 kΩ. Excitation voltage: 0.46 to 0.54 V. Short circuit detection: <25 Ω. Open circuit detection: >2M Ω. Open circuit wiper detection >5M Ω. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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(terminals RC and R) and 0-10 Volts 4-20 mA (terminals RC and RV). It is not necessary to fit an external burden resistor to the 4 – 20 mA input. C = Common. Isolated 240 Vac. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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3.4.5 Connection of a pressure transmitter When using a loop powered pressure sensor like the Spirax Sarco follow the wiring diagrams below for correct installation (SX80 below and SX90 opposite). We recommend connecting the sensor using an instrument grade shielded cable for optimum performance.
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Wiring diagram for connecting the transmitter SX90 Transmitter supply +24 V V = 10-50 mV 2R49 i = 4-20 mA i <30 mA 1 (+) (-2) Screen 4-20 mA sensor SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
To acknowledge the alarm: Press the (ACK) buttons together. By default, alarms are configured as manual latching and can only be reset when the alarm conditions are no longer present. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
1. From any display press and hold the button until Lev1 is shown. 2. Release the button and press the buttons to choose Lev2 (Level 2). 3. Press the buttons to enter the pass code. Default = 2. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
RATE LIMIT Alterable: OFF to 3000 value, 'RUN' units/min illuminates when the Sets decreasing rate of setpoint is SETPOINT FALLING change of SP. SP.FRT changed. RATE LIMIT Alterable: OFF to 3000 units/min SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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CONFIGURATION out (DWELL). The threshold value = WKG.SP – SS.SP. It does not operate with boundless valve position. Further parameters are shown if soft start is configured (See Note 1). SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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100.0% of the cooling proportional band. These parameters are further described in the Engineering Manual. Note 1: TM.RES, TIMER RESOLUTION; SS.PWR,SOFT START POWER LIMIT; SS.SP, SOFT START SETPOINT; DWELL, SET TIME DURATION; T.REM, TIME REMAINING. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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5. Maintenance This instrument has no user serviceable parts. Contact your supplier for repair. SX80 and SX90 Quickstart Guide IM-P323-32 CTLS Issue 5...
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