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INST.No.INE-271J
AH3000 SERIES
(MULTI-POINT TYPE)
HYBRID RECORDER

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  • Page 1 INST.No.INE-271J AH3000 SERIES (MULTI-POINT TYPE) HYBRID RECORDER...

  • Page 2: Preface Requests And Notices

    3. This manual has been prepared by making assurance doubly sure about its contents. However, if any question arises or if any error, an omission, or other deficiencies were found, please inform your nearest CHINO's sales agent of them. 4. You are requested to understand that CHINO is not responsible for any operation results.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Read the Following Instructions Without Fail PREFACE / Requests and notices .......................0-1 For safe use ..............................0-5 Warnings .................................0-6 Major features and functions..........................0-7 Display specifications .............................0-8 Introduction 1. General ................................1-1 1.1 Model check and information ........................1-1 1.2 Attachments and consumable parts......................1-2 Preparation 2.
  • Page 4 7.2 Default parameters/functions and programming ranges.................7-2 7.3 Programming keys and key operations....................7-5 7.4 Programming procedures..........................7-7 7.5 Programming errors and remedial measures..................7-8 8. Basic programming............................8-1 8.1 Parameters to be programmed before operation ..................8-1 8.2 Range/printing range..........................8-2 8.3 °C/°F operation selection...........................8-5 8.4 Chart speed ..............................8-6 Operations and Functions 9.
  • Page 5 14. Printing format ..............................14-1 14.1 Programming automatic range-shift printing..................14-1 14.2 Programming compressed and expanded printing ................14-3 14.3 Programming zone printing ........................14-5 15. Other options..............................15-1 15.1 High-speed trace printing.........................15-1 15.2 Shunt resistors for current input ......................15-2 15.3 Mathematical function and totaliser ......................15-3 Maintenance Functions 16.

  • Page 6: For Safe Use

    FOR SAFE USE 1. Preconditions for Use This instrument is designed for mounting on an indoor instrumentation panel for use. ( except for portable type ) International safety standards …….Out of those having an alarm output (option), the mechanical relay 'c' contact output specifications only does not conform.

  • Page 7: Warnings

    If abnormal odor, noises, or smoke occurs, or if the instrument is hot to such an extent as it cannot touch by hand, a dangerous trouble may occur. Turn off the power supply at once, and inform CHINO's sales agent of...

  • Page 8: Major Features And Functions

    MAJOR FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS This instrument can record temperature and other various industrial variables on a 180mm chart in 6 , 12 or 24 channels. Trace printing by dots ○ Digital printing to print measured values and other data ○ 1.

  • Page 9: Display Specifications

    DISPLAY SPECIFICATIONS Two kinds of display system for the multi-point Display sequential display and multi-point simultaneous display are available. The display arrangement and displaying contents differ, but the operation is almost same. The right figure shows the multi-point sequential display. In this instruction manual, the multi-point sequential display is mainly illustrated 1.

  • Page 10: General

    1. GENERAL 1.1 Model Check and Information 1. Model check 2. Information A label showing the model is stuck to 1) Attached chart the upper face of the case as well as Chart No. EH-01001 (0 to 100) will be delivered. Charts the bottom face of the internal unit conforming to various scales are also available as shown below.

  • Page 11: Attachments And Consumable Parts

    1.2 Attachments and Consumable Parts 1. Attachments check The following attachments are contained. Check if these attachments are delivered normally. Part names Q’ty Remarks 1. Chart 1 pad Chart No. EH-01001 Used for mounting the instrument to a panel. 2. Mounting bracket 2 pcs.

  • Page 12: Installation

    2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Mounting Place and External Dimensions Mount the instrument at the following place so as not to affect the measuring accuracy and recording operation unfavorably. 1. Industrial environment Select a place being separated from electric field and magnetic field generation sources and also free of mechanical vibrations and shocks.

  • Page 13: Mounting Method To Panel

    2.2 Mounting Method to Panel Warning Mount the instrument on a panel This instrument is designed to be mounted on a panel. Use a panel made of a steel plate of 2 mm to 6 mm in thickness. 1. Panel cutout size Minimum space to be kept when plural instruments are mounted 281±1...

  • Page 14: Names Of Component Parts

    3.NAMES OF COMPONENT PARTS 3.1 Front Panel All operations of this instrument including the installation of ribbon cassette can be done from the front. Door Display board (left figure shows multi-point sequential display) Chart cassette Keyboard Caution How to handle the door The front face of the door is made of glass.

  • Page 15: Display Board

    3.2 Display Board 1. Multi-point sequential display Digital display Status PRINT % °C °F KEY LOCK 1) Digital display 1. Operation screen 3. Measured value (DATA) Measured value of channel number (CH.No.) : Multi-point sequential display screen 4. Chart speed (CHART SPEED) : One-point continuous display screen Displays the chart speed.
  • Page 16 2 Multi-point simultaneous display The arrangement and channel number display differ by the number of input points (6 points, 12 points or 24 points) 1) Arrangement ① 6-point input CH.1 to CH.6 ② 12-point input CH.1 to CH.6 CH.7 to CH.12 ③...
  • Page 17 2) Names ①Measured value display/time display, and others. ･Measured value display (A) ･Time display (C), others (B) Measured value display is sorted into the right side or Display positions differ between 6-point left side according to channel numbers. input and 12-point/24-point inputs. Number of points Left side Right side...

  • Page 18: Connections

    4. CONNECTIONS 4.1 Terminal Board Diagram The terminal board shown in the following figure is for the instrument with options ( alarm output + remote contacts and communications interface ) are mounted. (Caution) Communications Power/protective conductor Alarm output terminals * For the connections of terminals *(M3.5) (option) terminals (M4) illustrated are MOS relay output...

  • Page 19: Cautions On Connections

    4.2 Cautions on Connections Observe the following cautions during connections for securing safety and reliability. 1. Feed source power supply 3. Separate the thermocouple input terminals from a heat source Use a single-phase power supply having a For thermocouple inputs, separate the input stable voltage without any waveform distortion terminals from a heat source (a heating body) for a for the purpose of preventing wrong operations.

  • Page 20: Power And Protective Conductor Terminals

    4.3 Power and Protective Conductor Terminals 1. Power terminals and protective conductor terminal Protective conductor terminal Power terminals 100-240V AC 50/60Hz 45VA MAX Warning Turn off the feed source power supply Turn off the feed source power supply without fail Power supply before connecting the power terminals and protective (voltage, frequency, power consumption)

  • Page 21: Measuring Input Terminals

    4.4 Measuring Input Terminals 3. Connections of 1. Measuring input terminals thermocouple inputs Turn off the feed power source for preventing an Use a thermocouple wire (or extension wire) to electric shock accident. the input terminals of this instrument without 1) Measuring input terminals are provided at the fail.

  • Page 22: Alarm Output Terminals (Option)

    4.5 Alarm Output Terminals The following connections apply to the instrument with an alarm output function (option) only. There are three kinds of alarm outputs available: (1) MOS relay, (2) mechanical relay 'c' contact and (3) mechanical relay 'a' contact output, which are shipped by the designated outputs. The mechanical relay 'c' contact output does not conform to the international safety standards.
  • Page 23 3. Cautions on connections Be careful with the following remarks and references on connections. Remarks 1 Reference 1 Selection of buffer relay Contact rating of MOS relay output Maximum voltage----240V (AC, DC) 1) Coil rating-------Less than the contact rating Maximum current----50mA (AC, DC) * of output terminals *Irrespective of load types 2) Contact rating--More than twice the load...

  • Page 24: Remote Contact Terminals (Option)

    4.6. Remote Contact Terminals The following connections apply to the instrument having the remote contacts function (option) only. For the remote contacts, refer to par. 13. 1. Remote contacts terminals Terminal functions Terminal names Functions Remote contacts 1) Printing ON/OFF terminals (M3.5) (option) EX1 and EX2...

  • Page 25: Communications Terminals

    4.7. Communications terminals These terminals are for the communications interface (option). For details of the connection, refer to the instruction manual for the "Communications Interfaces" provided separately. 1. Communications terminals RS-232C Terminals RS-422A Terminals RS-485 Terminals SDA SDB RDA RDB SG 2.
  • Page 26 3. RS-422A, RS-485 Connections RS-422/485 communications interface is connected to a personal computer via a line converter (our Model SC8-10: sold separately). Three signals of SD, RD and SG are used between the line converter and the personal computer but any control signal is not used. Wiring processing for control signal in a connector is necessary in the same as 2.RS-232C connections.

  • Page 27: Installation

    5. INSTALLATION 5.1. Chart Loading 1. Chart cassette removal 2. Chart loading 1) Open the door. 1) Open the front and rear chart holders. Stripper plate Caution Chart guide Open from here Grip 2) Prepare a chart. Shuffle both ends of the chart for preventing 3) Remove the chart cassette.
  • Page 28 3. Sprocket 4. Check Draw out the chart about 50cm and close the 1) Manual check ○ rear stripper plate. Turn the thumb wheel by hand to make sure that Fit the holes in chart over sprockets at both the chart is feeding properly. ○...

  • Page 29: Cassette Ribbon Installation

    5.2. Cassette Ribbon Installation 1. Preparation 1) Move the printer to the center. 2) Insertion of cassette ribbon Turn on the power supply. ○ Cassette ribbon After initial operation, measured values are ○ displayed. When the RECORD ON does not illuminate, it ○...
  • Page 30 3. Replacement Remarks Winding knob direction 1) Preparation Don't turn this knob clockwise, otherwise a Move the printer to the center referring to 1.-1) ink ribbon winding failure occurs. ○ on the last page. Prepare a new cassette ribbon. ○ 2) Open the display board.

  • Page 31: Basic Operation

    6. BASIC OPERATION 6.1. Turning On and Off the Power Supply and Operation 1. Turning on and off Power switch is to prepared externally the power supply Power and This instrument is not provided with any power protective switch. Turn on and off by an external power switch conductor terminals for this instrument.

  • Page 32: Turning On And Off The Printing Operation

    6.2. Turning On and Off the Printing Operation 1. Turning on and off the printing Printing is turned on and off selectively each time. Status display when printing is turned on keys are pressed. RECORD ON illuminates. In case of the multi-point sequential display, RECORD ON illuminates.

  • Page 33: Fast Feed Of Chart/Time Line

    6.3. Fast Feed of Chart/Time Line 1. Fast feed of chart 2. Time line setting method The chart is fed at a rate of about 10mm/sec when The time line is printed at fixed-time intervals. By setting the time line to the time scale lines of the key is being pressed.

  • Page 34: Selection Of Operation Screen

    6.4. Selection of Operation Screen The multipoint sequential display and multipoint simultaneous display are available, and their screens are different from each other. 1. Multipoint sequential display Two operation display screens are switched from each other, each time key is pressed once. The multipoint sequential display screen is displayed when turning on the power supply.
  • Page 35 2. Multi-point simultaneous display The display screen differs by the number of measuring points in case of the multi-point simultaneous display. Remarks Decimal point position in measured value display In upper channels* only of the display, the *Upper channels decimal point lights down to 2 places. CH.
  • Page 36 2) 12-point input The screens of [measured value display] and [clock display, and others] are switched by pressing [Display] key. CH.1 to CH.6 CH.7 to CH.12 Measured value display Alarm status* CH.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Clock display, and others...
  • Page 37 3) 24-point input The screen is switched in the order of [Measured value display (auto switching)], [Measured value display ○ (manual switching)], and [Clock display, and others] by pressing [Display] key. In case of the automatic group switching of measured value display, the groups of Channels 1 to 12 and ○...

  • Page 38: Programming

    7. PROGRAMMING 7.1. Necessity of Programming and Parameters/Functions Major default parameters 1. Necessity of programming Parameters Defaults ○ 1 Various programming parameters are Range/ Range No. 07(-5.00 to +5.00V) prepared to be able to apply this instrument printing range Printing range 0.00 to 5.00(V) to versatile uses.

  • Page 39: Default Parameters/Functions And Programming Ranges

    7.2. Default Parameters/Functions and Programming Ranges 1. Parameters to be programmed before operation Programming Parameters Defaults Programming ranges Entry (Note) items 01 to 10 (Voltage), 21 to 56 (Thermocouple), 07 (±5V) Range No. Range/ 70 to 80 (Resistance thermometer) printing RJ enabled/ 0 (Disabled), 0 (Disabled)
  • Page 40 Programming Parameters Defaults Programming ranges Entry (Note) items Absolute Max. 5 digits including value signs Max. 5 digits without sign. Rate-of- Program a change value Alarms Alarm change per [measuring intervals x 1.Absolute value value measuring count]. alarm Max. 5 digits without sign. 2.Rate-of- Not programmed Program a difference...
  • Page 41 Parameters Programming items Defaults Programming ranges Entry (Note) Select Ar out of Sd (standard), Format selection Ar ,SP, and PL 1 to n, Channel n: Number of channels = 6, 12 or 24 Automatic Zero of No.1 range a (Lower-limit value≦a<b) range -shift(Ar) Span of No.

  • Page 42: Programming Keys And Key Operations

    7.3. Programming Keys and Key Operations 1. Keyboard Lower display functions are operated when pressing these keys together with key. (Certain keys must be pressed for longer than 3 seconds.) 2. Key operations Press Press for longer than 3 seconds together ○...
  • Page 43 2) Keys to be pressed together with shift key Keys Names Functions The [printing format (option)] programming mode appears. Decimal point appears at the selected mode out of four printing [Printing modes*. format] *4 kinds of Sd (standard), Ar (automatic range-shift), SP (compressed/expanded) and PL (zone) The copy mode to copy the same programming parameters to other Copy...

  • Page 44: Programming Procedures

    7.4. Programming Procedures This paragraph shows the basic programming parameters. In case of multi-point simultaneous display, the lower left side shows the programming display. 1. Basis of programming flow chart Programming is interrupted to return to the Operation screen operation screen from every programming stage by pressing [Display] key before [Entryl.

  • Page 45: Programming Errors And Remedial Measures

    7.5. Programming Errors and Remedial Measures The instrument judges if a programmed parameter is free of an error when pressing key in the [storing] or [temporary storing] procedure. 1. Error judgment flow chart Same programming Programming parameters parameters to other for each channel channels For programming condition...

  • Page 46: Basic Programming

    8. BASIC PROGRAMMING 8.1. Parameters to be Programmed Before Operation Certain parameters are to be programmed for starting operation after turning on the power supply. 1. Turning on the power supply Default parameters By turning on the power supply for the first time, the display and Range/printing range 07 (±5V) /0.00 to 5.00 (V) printing operation are started...

  • Page 47: Range/Printing Range

    8.2. Range/Printing Range Program the following parameters before operation. By pressing keys under the operation screen, the [range/printing range] programming display appears. Program these parameters for each channel. 1. Programming mode and parameters (Note) No colon display 1) Programming mode appears in multi-point (Note) simultaneous display.
  • Page 48 3. Programming flow chart <Example> Range number of channel 03 is 22, the reference junction compensation function (RJ) is used, and the printing range is set to -50 to +450°C , for example. Operation screen Channel 01 range. Other channels can be checked by keys.
  • Page 49 4. Range No. Tables 1) Voltage input Input Measuring range No. Input type Measuring range Remarks type °C ゜ Ｆ -13.80 to 13.80mV WRe5- to 2315 to 4200 -27.60 to 27.60mV WRe26 -69.00 to 69.00mV PtRh40- (mV) to 1888 to 3400 PtRh20 -200.0 to 200.0mV For current...

  • Page 50: C/°F Operation Selection

    Operation Selection 8.3. °C/°F This program is to select [°C] or [°F] operation for the use of temperature range (thermocouple or resistance thermometer). The default is [°C] operation. By pressing keys for longer than 3 seconds from operation screen, the [°C/°F operation] selection display appears.

  • Page 51: Chart Speed

    Chart Speed 8.4. Default speed and programming range Program the chart speed before operation. Default :0025 (mm/h) ･By pressing keys in the operation Programming range :0001 to 1500 (mm/h) screen, the [chart speed] programming display appears. ･For remote contacts (option), refer to par. 13.2. Character indicator 1.

  • Page 52: Printings

    9. PRINTINGS 9.1. Printings Printing comprises trace printing and digital printing. Trace printing, channel number printing, and fixed-time printing are carried out even if no programming is done. Printings Printing contents Remarks Trace printing is executed by dot-printing by colors every channel.
  • Page 53 9.2. Digital Data Printing Measured values are digitally printed at the requested time, but trace printing is interrupted. Remarks 2 Press keys. ○ Operation screen Trace printing (dot-printing) is interrupted and the chart is fed a little. ○ The measured values at the time pressing keys are printed. ○...

  • Page 54: List Printing

    9.3. List Printing Press keys. Programmed parameters [range/printing ○ range], [scale], [chart speed], etc. can be printed, Trace printing is interrupted. Chart is fed but trace printing is interrupted. slightly and list printing is started. After the end, the chart is fed a little, and the ○...

  • Page 55: Programming Printing Formats

    9.4. Programming Printing Formats This programming is for the instrument with a printing format function (option) only. Trace printing formats can be selected. Kinds of format and programming Kinds Programming 1. Kinds of printing formats Standard( Not required ○ Select a desired format in advance. The default Automatic range-shift( Par.

  • Page 56: Operations

    10. OPERATIONS 10.1. Fixed-Time Printing Intervals Fixed-time printing is started after turning on the power supply. The following table shows an outline of the intervals according to the printing contents. Time and time line Channel number Chart speed Scale, tag, engineering unit In the order of channel In the order of channels at Depends upon chart...

  • Page 57: Restrictions Of Printings

    10.2. Restrictions of Printings 1. Stop of digital printing due to chart speed If the chart speed is programmed to be faster than 251mm/h, none of digital printing is executed, but trace printing only is done. (The time line printing, digital data printing, and list printing can be executed.) 2.

  • Page 58: Operations At Abnormal Inputs

    10.3. Operations at Abnormal Inputs 1. Over-range input Definition of Input The operation differs according to whether the input Measuring range is out of the printing range being programmed by [range / printing range] or out of the measuring Printing range range determined by range number.

  • Page 59: Display And Printing Of Alarm-On

    10.4. Display and Printing of Alarm-On The alarm functions when [alarm] is programmed. (See par. 11.5). The display for alarm status differs between multi-point sequential display and multi-point simultaneous display. 1. Multi-point sequential display 1) Display of alarm-on If alarm is on, ALARM CH. (red) of the display illuminates, and alarm-on channel numbers (green) flicker. ○...
  • Page 60 2. Multi-point simultaneous display 1) Display of alarm-on The alarm-on status and channels can be known in all operation screens. Measured value display Time display S t a t u s : ALARM illuminates. S t a t u s : ALARM illuminates Channel : A measured value in each alarm-on channel Channel : Alarm-on channel numbers are flicketrs.

  • Page 61: Other Programmable Parameters/Functions

    11. OTHER PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS/FUNCTIONS 11.1 List of other Programmable Parameters/Functions 1. Various functions [An example of printings on chart during operation] 1: TIC10 ℃ 1200 Scale Scale 08:30 1:1010℃ 5:950.0℃ 6:15.9KG Periodic data 7: 550℃ 11: 650℃ 12:13.5PP Engineering unit printing 08:00 10:45 2L2...

  • Page 62: Scale

    11.2. Scale [Scale] programming is necessary when a voltage input from a converter, etc. is displayed on an actual scale. However, the scale is programmed with the same characteristic scale (not linearized scale) as voltage input. This programming is also necessary when the decimal point position is changed in thermocouple or resistance thermometer input channels.
  • Page 63 4. Programming display Channel Scale Unused digits are Display (max. 11 digits by left-justify) filled with spaces character Cursor Lower-limit value Higher-limit value (Within 5 digits) (within 5 digits) Scale value to print 0% Scale value to print 100% For programming the Remarks 5.

  • Page 64: Skip (Channel Deletion) Function

    11.3. Skip (Channel Deletion) Function When clearance (non-programming condition) is stored in range programming, printing and display can be skipped. By pressing keys in operation screen, the [range/printing range] programming display appears. No skip function is programmed to all channels as the default function. 1.
  • Page 65 3. Programming flow chart for reprogramming to no-skipped status <Example> Reprogram channel 03 to no-skipped condition and program the range to K thermocouple 0 to 1200 °C Other programming parameters Programmed parameters [scale], Operation screen [engineering unit], [tag], and [alarms] are cleared in the skipped channels.

  • Page 66: Subtract Printing Function

    11.4. Subtract Printing Function This programming is for printing a difference between channels or between a channel and the reference value. By pressing keys, the [range/printing range] programming display appears and this mode is transferred to the programming [subtract printing]. 1.
  • Page 67 3. Programming flow chart <Example> Printing of ( channel 01 - channel 02 ) within a printing range of ±250 in channel 03. Reference Subtraction Subtract printing channel channel channel Operation screen Reference 1 Other channels check Channels are changed by pressing [Check] key.

  • Page 68: Programming Alarms

    11.5. Programming Alarms Alarm parameters (alarm types, alarm value, etc.) can be programmed for each alarm point (channel, level). By programming alarm parameters, display of alarm-on and printings of alarm-on/reset can be executed. The [alarm parameters] programming display appears by pressing keys.
  • Page 69 3. Programming mode 1) Absolute value alarms ( Channel Alarm value (Note) Display Alarm type Output Max. 5 digits by left-justify character Level number* Cursor Unused digits are filled with a space. (Note) Program alarm values within the scale range. 2) Rate-of-change alarm( Channel Measuring count (Note 2)
  • Page 70 4. Programming flow chart Deleting an alarm point Display an alarm point by Operation screen keys according to the "programming alarm point" procedure, clear it by pressing keys, and then, [Check] ＋ perform [temporary storing] [storing] operation. Reference 1 Remarks [For programming Output number condition]...

  • Page 71: Programming Alarm Dead Band

    11.6. Programming Alarm Dead Band Dead band can be programmed between alarm-on and alarm-reset. By pressing keys for longer than 3 seconds, the [alarm dead band] programming display appears. This programming is common to all alarm points. Alarm dead band 1.

  • Page 72: Periodic Data Printing Function

    11.7. Periodic Data Printing Function This programming is for digital printing (data printing) at fixed intervals. Printing overlaps with trace printing (dot-printing). By pressing keys, the [periodic data printing] programming display appears. Since the default parameter of periodic data printing is "not programmed"...

  • Page 73: Time

    11.8. Time Year, month, day, and time can be programmed. By pressing keys, the [time] programming display appears. The default time is Japanese time. 1. Programming mode Hour Minute Month Year Character display Time Cursor Note) Transfers leftward by 1 digit in case of multi-point simultaneous display. 2.

  • Page 74: Engineering Units

    11.9. Engineering Units An engineering unit of max. 5 digits can be assigned for digital printing, scale printing, and list printing. By pressing keys, the [engineering unit] programming display appears. An example of unit printing (Digital data printing) (Scale printing) (List printing) 1.
  • Page 75 3. Programming flow chart For programming the Remarks engineering unit to be "none" <Example> Programming the engineering unit of channel Select the channel where the 03 from PPM to G/MIN ○ engineering unit is set to be "none" by Operation screen key.

  • Page 76: Tags

    11.10 Tags A tag (TAG) of max. 9 digits can be assigned for channel printings (scale, list). The [TAG] programming display appears by pressing keys. As the default parameter is "not programmed", no character appears. Tag printing example (Scale printing) (List printing) 1.
  • Page 77 2. Programming flow chart <Example> No tag to TIC- 10 in channel 03 For programming the tag Remarks printing to be "none" Operation screen Select the channel where the tag is ○ programmed to be "none" by [Check] key. * After clearing( ),execute ○...

  • Page 78: Burnout Function

    11.11. Burnout Function The channel where the temperature range has been programmed becomes effective. By pressing keys for longer than 3 seconds in operation for each screen, the [burnout enabled/disabled] programming display appears. Perform this programming for each channel. 1. Burnout Burnout selection menu ･If a sensor (thermocouple or resistance thermometer)

  • Page 79: Passcode/Key Lock

    11.12. Passcode/Key Lock [Key lock] selection procedure differs according to [passcode programmed or not programmed]. By pressing keys for longer than 3 seconds in the operation screen, [passcode programmed/ not programmed] check display appears. If the passcode has been programmed, [key lock] selection display will not be accessible without the correct passcode.
  • Page 80 4. When passcode is not programmed; (Example) Program the passcode and program the key lock to be effective. Longer Passcode programmed/ than Reference 1 Operation screen not programmed 3sec. [Passcode programmed/ Longer : Indicates that no passcode is not programmed] than 3sec.
  • Page 81 5. When the passcode is programmed; <Example> Program the key lock to be effective when the passcode is changed or not changed. Selecting key lock to be Reference 1 Operation screen ineffective or effective By pressing key, the key Longer lock is selected to be effective or [Passcode display] than 3sec.

  • Page 82: Copying Function

    11.13. Copying Function For the [range /printing range], [scale], [engineering unit], and [tag] to be programmed for each channel, programmed values of an optional reference channel can be copied to other channels. 1. Programming mode Character display …… Programming An example of programming the [range/printing range] is shown below. parameters * (Fixed) Reference...

  • Page 83: Alarm Output

    12. ALARM OUTPUT Alarm output is an option. Program [output number] on every alarm point in the [programming alarm output number] of [alarms] programming. Arrangement of alarm output terminals 1. Alarm output MOS relay Mechanical Mechanical When alarm is on, the terminals of N.O and COM of relay 'c' contact relay 'a' contact alarm output terminals (output number) specified are...

  • Page 84: Remote Contacts

    13. REMOTE CONTACTS 13.1. Remote Contacts Functions This function applies to the instrument with a remote contacts function (option) only. Remote contacts terminals 1. Remote contacts The following operation can be done with contact signals of remote contacts terminals. Remote contacts 1) Printing ON/OFF terminals...

  • Page 85: Programming 3 Chart Speeds

    13.2. Programming 3 Chart Speeds 3 chart speeds programming display appears at optional remote contacts only. By pressing keys, the [3 chart speeds] programming display appears. After programming 3 kinds of speed (CS1 to 3), select them with a contact signal. 1.

  • Page 86: Printing Format

    14. PRINTING FORMAT 14.1. Programming Automatic Range-Shift Printing Programming display appears at optional printing format only. This programming is to change trace printing range automatically. A programming example of automatic range-shift <In case of range No. 23 (K thermocouple)> 1. Automatic range-shift Measuring range -200 1370...
  • Page 87 3. Programming flow chart <Example> Programming channel 06 to the example on the left page Remedial measure Remarks 1 to error display Operation screen Press a key other than key and reset. Display transfers to the next one, ＋ [Printing format check] if normal.
  • Page 88 14.2. Programming Compressed and Expanded Printing A programming example of Programming display appears at optional compressed and expanded printing. printing format only. This programming is <In case of range No. 23 (K thermocouple)> to print compressed or expanded partially. Measuring range 1.
  • Page 89 3. Programming flow chart <Example> Programming channel 06 to the example on the left page Remedial measure Remarks 1 to error display Operation screen Press a key other than key and reset. Display transfers to the next one, if [Printing format check] normal.

  • Page 90: Programming Zone Printing

    14.3. Programming Zone Printing Programming display appears at optional printing format only. This programming is to divide trace printing into 2 to 4 zones. A programming example of zone printing < In case of 2 zones by 6-point input > 1.
  • Page 91 3. Programming flow chart <Example> Program CH 01 to 04 to zone 1, CH 05 to 08 to zone 2 and CH 09 to 12 to zone 3 on 12-point Operation screen Countermeasure Remarks 1 against error display If an error display appears during programming, reprogram it by pressing ＋...

  • Page 92: Other Options

    15. OTHER OPTIONS 15.1. High-Speed Trace Printing Selecting display appears at optional high-speed trace printing only. The trace printing interval can be selected out of about 5 sec. (standard trace printing) or about 2.5 sec. (high-speed trace printing). Renewal intervals of measured value Printing intervals of high-speed trace printing The trace printing intervals are restricted by Multi-point...

  • Page 93: Shunt Resistors For Current Input

    15.2. Shunt Resistor for Current Input A DC current input can be measured by connecting a shunt resistor (option) to the input terminals and converting the current input into a voltage level. 1. Shunt resistor (option) and Shunt resistor and measuring range measuring current range Resistance ･A shunt resistor converts a DC current input...

  • Page 94: Mathematical Function And Totaliser

    15.3. Mathematical Function and Totaliser 1. Option of mathematical functions Mathematical functions is to carry out mathematical functions to measured data, and to display and to ○ record the result. There are 11 kinds of mathematical functions as shown in the following table, which can be selected to ○...

  • Page 95: Adjustment

    16. ADJUSTMENT 16.1. Adjustment of Measuring Values Kinds of adjustment Adjustment comprises three kinds shown below. ○ and ○ have been already adjusted. However, it is recommended for maintaining the measuring and printing accuracy to adjust them once every year. Calibration Contents Method...
  • Page 96 3. Connections Connections depend upon the input types. Connect a standard tool and other tools to the measuring input terminals to be adjusted. Caution Turn off the source power supply before starting connections Turn off the source power supply before starting connections for the purpose of preventing an electric shock accident.
  • Page 97 4. Programming flow chart <Example> Adjustment of channel 01 (printing range -50 to + 150) Longer For returning to operation Operation screen than Remarks 1 screen 2sec. Remarks 1 Calculated correction data are canceled by returning to the operation display at Longer than 3sec.

  • Page 98: Shift Programming Of Measured Values

    16.2. Shift Programming of Measured Values This programming is executed when it is desired to change a measured value slightly and the subsequent measured values become the shifted values. 1. Shift programming An example of shift programming This programming is executed for each channel. ○...

  • Page 99: Adjustment Of Trace Printing Position

    16.3. Adjustment of Trace Printing Position Zero and span adjustment at trace printing position can be done. It is recommended for maintaining the printing accuracy to adjust the trace printing position once every year. 1. Zero and span adjustment Adjustment can be done by pressing key at the position where the trace-printing position has been met.

  • Page 100: Hardware Checks

    17. HARDWARE CHECK 17.1. ROM Version Check Kinds of hardware check Hardware check comprises the following six kinds. Items ○ and ○ apply to the instrument with the alarm output plus remote contacts (option) functions. Check name Contents Methods ROM version check ROM version can be confirmed.

  • Page 101: Printer Test

    17.2. Printer Test The printer can be tested. 1. Test Printing Trace printing Purple Brown Green Digital printing Blue Black 2. Test flow chart Test printing contents 1. Digital printing Operation screen Longer ･72 characters (repetition of A to Z, 1 to (Note) than 9,0) are printed on one line.

  • Page 102: Display Test

    17.3. Display Test The display can be tested by sequentially lighting 16 and 7- segment LCDs and status displays. 1. Display ….The following figure shows the multi-point sequential display. 7-segment (15 digits) LCD 16-segment LCD Colon Status Underline Special characters 2.

  • Page 103: Alarm Output Check (Option)

    17.4. Alarm Output Check This check applies to the instrument with an alarm output function (option) only. Alarm outputs can be checked by outputting either shorted (ON) or open (OFF) signal from specified alarm output terminals. 1. Check flow chart Alarm output terminals (No.

  • Page 104: Remote Contacts Input Check (Option)

    17.5. Remote Contacts Input Check This check applies to the instrument with a remote contacts function (option) only. Input signals (shorted/ open) of remote contacts terminals can be checked. 1. Check flow chart Remote contacts terminals Operation screen Longer than 2sec.

  • Page 105: Programming Initialize

    18. PROGRAMMING INITIALIZE Programmed values and correction data after calibration can be initialized to the default values. 1. Kinds of initialize Kinds Initializing contents and cautions Programmed Initializes all programmed values excluding [time] to the default values. values For the default values list, see par. 7.2. Initializes all calibrated correction data to the default values.

  • Page 106: Maintenance/Troubleshooting

    19. MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING 19.1. Routine Inspection Check the residual quantity of chart, printing conditions, etc., and use the instrument under a good condition at all times. 1. Consumable parts check Check items Checking methods Check the residual quantity of chart. When the residual quantity comes to an end, a message "Prepare the new chart"...

  • Page 107: Lubrication And Cleaning

    19.2. Lubrication and Cleaning 1. Lubrication Lubricate the main shaft of the printer once every 6 months Turn off printing by pressing keys. (The printer stops at about the center) ○ Turn off the power supply. ○ Open the display board and remove the cassette ribbon. (See par. 5.2 3.) ○...

  • Page 108: Measuring Values Check

    19.3. Measuring Values Check It is recommended for maintaining the measuring accuracy rating to check measuring values once every year. 1. Channels to be checked Reference conditions during check Check measuring values for each channel. Items Reference conditions Errors may be different between channels even Ambient temperature in the same range.
  • Page 109 3. Connections Connections depend upon the input types. Connect a standard tool and other tools to the measuring input terminals to be adjusted. Caution Turn off the source power supply before starting connections Turn off the source power supply before starting connections for the purpose of preventing an electric shock accident.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    19.4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting methods are shown by symptoms. Read corresponding symptom items. Warning Repair and modifications Never repair or modify the instrument by replacing assembled component units or parts, otherwise correct repair or modifications cannot be executed and also an electric shock accident or the damage of the instrument may occur.
  • Page 111 3. Abnormal Displays Symptoms Causes and remedial measures One-point continuous display 1) CH number remains stopped. *1 See par.6.4.1. Measured value blink in alarm-on channel. 2) Measured values blink *2 See par.10.4.2. 3) Measured values are blank. *2 Measured values are blank in skipped channels. 4) Year/month.day/hour.

  • Page 112: Recommended Parts Replacement Intervals

    19.5 Recommended Parts Replacement Intervals It is recommended to replace parts periodically as preventive maintenance for using the instrument under good conditions for a long time. Warning Replacement of parts Don't replace any parts other than consumable chart and cassette ribbon, otherwise the instrument cannot be recovered correctly and a dangerous accident may also occur.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    20. SPECIFICATIONS 1. INPUT SPECIFICATIONS Number of measuring points: 6 points, 12 points or 24 points Input signals: DC voltage………………..…..±13.8mV, ±27.6mV, ±69.0mV, ±200mV, ±500mV, ±2V, ±5V, ±10V, ±20V, ±50V DC current……………...…..Available by adding shunt resistors (option) Thermocouples……………….B, R, S, K, E, J, T, N, NiMo-Ni, CR-AuFe, PtRh40-PtRh20, WRe5-WRe26, W-WRe26, PlatinelⅡ, U, L Resistance thermometer…….Pt100 (IEC751 1997), Ptl00 (IEC751 1989), JPt100, Pt50, Pt-Co Range...
  • Page 114 2. PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS Printing interval : About 5 seconds/point Printing dead band : 0.1% Printing system : Wire-dot type 6- color ribbon on trace and digital printings Print/color : Trace printing (dot)….. ○ ……….Red ○ ○ ○ ……….Black ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 115 Programming display : Digital display is shared by key operation. Status and error displaly : See the following table. Multi-point sequential display Multi-point simultaneous display ･PRINT ･ALARM ･ALARM CH. 123….12 ･KEY LOCK ･KEY LOCK ･RECORD ON ･RECORD ON ･Set Error ･S.E Status part Digital display...
  • Page 116 Storage conditions : -20 to +60°C , 5 to 90%RH (No dew condensation) Power failure protection : Programmed parameters stored into EEPROM memory. Clock circuit sustained for minimum 10 years by a lithium battery. Insulation resistance: Primary and protective conductor terminals....More than 20MΩ at 500 VDC Secondary and protective conductor terminals ..
  • Page 117 6. Accuracy Ratings Input Reference Accuracy Reference Accuracy Measuring range No. Input type Measuring range type range rating range rating -13.80 to 13.80mV WRe5 ±13.8mV 0 to 2315 °C ±69.0mV -WRe26 -27.60 to 27.60mV ±27.6mV ＤＣ PtRh40 -69.00 to 69.00mV ±69.0mV (mV) 0 to 1888 °C ±13.8mV...
  • Page 118 7. Option specifications Options Explanations About 1 sec/6-point, 2sec/12-point, 4sec/24-point conforms to CE marking. Measuring interval Indications equivalent to about 25 or 2mV may fluctuate in the test °C environment demanded by EMC command. By using 4-point contact inputs, the following operation is executed. Remote contacts* Selection of 3-chart-speed/printing off, digital data printing, list printing Alarm point : 6-point, 12 or 24 points (OR output possible)
  • Page 119 32-8, KUMANO-CHO, ITABASHI-KU, TOKYO 173-8632 Telephone : 81-3-3956-2171 Facsimile : 81-3-3956-0915 Printed in Japan (...

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