Autonics DS Series Product Manual

TCD210083AB
High Performance
Display Units
: Serial / Parallel Input
DS / DA Series
PRODUCT MANUAL
For your safety, read and follow the considerations written in the instruction
manual, other manuals and Autonics website.
The specifications, dimensions, etc. are subject to change without notice for product
improvement. Some models may be discontinued without notice.
Features
• Simple wiring without soldering
- multi-stage connection using expansion connectors or ribbon cables.
- power supply and data wiring required on base unit only.
• Various input options
- Serial input
- Dynamic Parallel input
- RS485 communication (Modbus) input (Master, Slave)
- RS485 communication (Modbus) time sync display
- PT temperature sensor input
- PT temperature sensor + RS485 communication input
• Expandable up to 24 units with multi-stage connection
• Available in various sizes: 16 mm, 22.5 mm, 40 mm, 60 mm
• High luminance LED display
• Various unit display plates (switchable) with flashing or ON/OFF options
• Various display types
- 7-segment display and 16-segment
- Red and green display types
- Display 64 characters (0 to 9, A to Z, 27 symbols, decimal point)
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Safety Considerations
• Observe all 'Safety Considerations' for safe and proper operation to avoid hazards.
• ᜸ symbol indicates caution due to special circumstances in which hazards may occur.
᜸ Warning
Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.
01. Fail-safe device must be installed when using the unit with machinery that
may cause serious injury or substantial economic loss. (e.g. nuclear power
control, medical equipment, ships, vehicles, railways, aircraft, combustion
apparatus, safety equipment, crime/disaster prevention devices, etc.)
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury, economic loss or fire.
02. Do not use the unit in the place where flammable/explosive/corrosive gas,
high humidity, direct sunlight, radiant heat, vibration, impact or salinity
may be present.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in explosion or fire.
03. Install on a device panel to use.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
04. Do not connect, repair, or inspect the unit while connected to a power
source.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
05. Check 'Unit Descriptions' before wiring.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
06. Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
᜸ Caution
Failure to follow instructions may result in injury or product damage.
01. Use the unit within the rated specifications.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or product damage.
02. Use a dry cloth to clean the unit, and do not use water or organic solvent.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
03. Keep the product away from metal chip, dust, and wire residue which flow
into the unit.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or product damage.
Cautions during Use
• Follow instructions in 'Cautions during Use'. Otherwise, it may cause unexpected
accidents.
• 12 - 24 VDCᜡ model power supply should be insulated and limited voltage/current
or Class 2, SELV power supply device.
• Install a power switch or circuit breaker in the easily accessible place for supplying
or disconnecting the power.
• Keep away from high voltage lines or power lines to prevent inductive noise. In case
installing power line and input signal line closely, use line filter or varistor at power
line and shielded wire at input signal line.
Do not use near the equipment which generates strong magnetic force or high
frequency noise.
• This unit may be used in the following environments.
- Indoors (in the environment condition rated in 'Specifications')
- Altitude max. 2,000 m
- Pollution degree 2
- Installation category I