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  • Page 1 Cat.No. N95–E1–1 K3NC Up/Down Counting Meter OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 K3NC Up/Down Counting Meter Operation Manual Produced January 1998...
  • Page 3 1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc. OMRON, 1998 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permis- sion of OMRON.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ......Displaying and Changing Setting Values ........
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Index ......... .
  • Page 6 Section 6 provides information on the use of the K3NC with the BCD Output Board. Section 7 provides information for troubleshooting the K3NC The Appendices provide specifications, a list of settings, a list of standard models, and a list of available menu items.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    This section provides precautions for using the K3NC Up/Down Counting Meter and related devices. The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the K3NC. You must read this section and understand the information contained before attempting to set up or operate the K3NC.

  • Page 8: General Precautions

    OMRON representative. Be sure to read this manual before attempting to use the product and keep this manual close at hand for reference during operation. Safety Precautions WARNING Never attempt to disassemble any Units while power is being supplied.

  • Page 9: Noise Prevention

    Noise Prevention Section Noise Prevention Provide the following countermeasures when using the product in an environ- ment where the product is exposed to noise. Countermeasures for protecting the product against high-frequency noise or abnormal voltages. Line filter Power Up/Down Count-...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    SECTION 1 Introduction This section describes the functions of the K3NC. The main components are also described. Refer to the remaining sections of this manual for the operation of the K3NC and its menus in detail. Features ..............

  • Page 11: Features

    This function is useful for setting parameters while checking the operating status of the K3NC. The teaching function can be used to set the set and scaling values. It can be also used to set the linear output range of the K3NC with a Linear Output Board.

  • Page 12: Front Of The Meter

    Lit when displayed parameters can be set in teaching operation. The indicator flashes when the process value is indicated as a setting value. SV Display Status Indicators Indicates which set value is on the PV or SV display. Unit of Measure Attach the appropriate label showing the unit of measure (enclosed).
  • Page 13 Section 1-2 Mode Key Displays a setting value (out of OUT1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 setting values in this order) on the PV display in RUN mode when this key is pressed. Unless another operation key is pressed within five seconds after this key has been pressed, the display automatically changes to the one for process values.

  • Page 14: Rear Of The Meter

    For wiring, refer to Section 2 Setup. K3NC with Relay Output Board, K31-C2, -C5 K3NC with Transistor Output Board, K31-T1, -T2 K3NC with Linear Output Board, K31-L1, -L2, -L3, -L4, -L5, -L6, -L7, -L8, -L9, -L10 K3NC with RS-485 Output Board, K31-FLK2, -FLK5 Output Board...

  • Page 15: Modes

    Protect mode RUN mode 1 second Setting mode RUN Mode K3NC is in RUN when the K3NC is turned ON. The K3NC in this mode provides an output signal as a result of the comparison of the measured and setting values.

  • Page 16: Communications Function

    Refer to Section 4 Operations in RUN Mode for RUN mode in detail. Setting Mode Values are set in the K3NC in this mode by key input or using the teaching func- tion. Refer to Section 3 Parameter Setting for value setting by key input and 5-1 Teaching Function for the teaching function in detail.

  • Page 17: Setup

    SECTION 2 Setup This section provides instructions required for mounting and wiring the K3NC. Mounting ............. . .

  • Page 18: Mounting

    Panel Cutouts +0.8 –0 75 min. +0.8 –0 120 min. Recommended panel thickness is 1 to 3.2 mm. Do not mount more than one Unit closely in the horizontal or vertical direction. Be sure to keep the distance between adjacent Units.

  • Page 19: Input Block

    1. Insert the K3NC into the mounting hole on the panel. 2. Hook the fixture claws onto the side holes. 3. Mount a fixing metal to the right and left sides as shown above and while keeping them in balance, alternately tighten each screw until the ratchet be- comes idle.

  • Page 20: Wiring Precautions

    Terminals 10 and 11 are exclusively used for power supply with an output of 80 mA at 12 VDC to sensors A and B. If power is supplied to the sensors A or B from a different power source, do not use terminal 10. Do not connect a sensor with open collector output to terminal 10.
  • Page 21 1.5 mA max. Switching load current: 20 mA or greater Approximately 5 V is imposed between COM and terminals 5 to 7 with a current flow of approximately 18 mA (a nominal value) at the time of external input short- circuiting.

  • Page 22: Output Board

    K3NC with Relay Output Board, K31-C2, -C5 K3NC with Transistor Output Board, K31-T1, -T2 K3NC with Linear Output Board, K31-L1, -L2, -L3, -L4, -L5, -L6, -L7, -L8, -L9, -L10 K3NC with RS-485 Output Board, K31-FLK2, -FLK5 K3NC with BCD Output Board, K31-B2, -B4...
  • Page 23 Output Board Section 2-3 K3NC with RS-422 + Transistor Output Board, K31-FLK6 K3NC with RS-232C Output Board, K31-FLK1 K3NC with RS-422 Output Board, K31-FLK3...

  • Page 24: Relay Output Board

    Output Board Section 2-3 2-3-2 Relay Output Board The following figures show the connections for relay output. K3NC with 5 Relay K3NC with 5 Relay Output Boards, Output Boards, K31-C2 K31-C5 OUT5 OUT5 OUT4 OUT4 OUT3 OUT3 OUT2 OUT2 OUT1 OUT1 The following contact output conditions are required.

  • Page 25: Linear Output Board

    4 to 20 mA max. 4096 0.5% FS 1 to 5 V min. 4096 0.5% FS 1 mV/10 digit 1 k min. 4096 1.5% FS 2-3-5 BCD Output Board Refer to Section 6 BCD Output for the terminal arrangement and interface.

  • Page 26: Parameter Setting

    SECTION 3 Parameter Setting This section provides instructions for setting the parameters of the K3NC. Be sure to read this section before using the K3NC Up/Down Counting Meter for the first time. Overview ............. . .

  • Page 27: Overview

    K3NC will vary depending on the Output Board installed. Refer to Appendix D Available Parameters. The K3NC is in RUN mode when the K3NC is turned on. Parameter settings in protect or setting mode are described below on the basis that the parameters are set for the first time.

  • Page 28: Setting Mode

    Setting Mode 3-2-1 Selecting Setting Mode The K3NC in RUN mode will go into setting mode if the Mode Key is pressed for 1 s minimum. The K3NC in setting mode will go into RUN mode if the Escape Key is pressed.

  • Page 29: Menu Overview

    K3NC on. Power On Refer to Section 5 Useful Functions. RUN Mode Press the Escape and Refer to Section 4 Operations in RUN Mode. Protect Mode Up Keys for 1 second. Refer to 3-3 Protect Mode. Press the Mode Key for 1 second.
  • Page 30 Setting Mode Section 3-2 Setup Menu Option menu Press the Mode Key for 1 second. Press the Mode Key for 1 second. Power failure Input mode memory Compensation Input sensor type value Communications Compensation in- unit number put condition Baud rate...

  • Page 31: Setting Value Menu ( )

    OUT2 Set Value OUT3 Set Value OUT4 Set Value OUT5 Set Value Sets the set value banks. The setting value menu can be used for setting set values OUT1, OUT2, OUT3, OUT4, and OUT5. FUNCTION Setting Default Set value bank...
  • Page 32 Set Value LED Display Model Basic Model RESET RESET 3. Press the Up Key to set the value to 2. The input will be validated automati- cally if no change is made for five seconds. The setting value bank setting will be displayed again.
  • Page 33 Setting Mode Section 3-2 5. Press the Shift Key to display the set value for changing. The PROG indi- cator will flash. Set Value LED Display Model Basic Model RESET RESET 6. Press the Up and Shift Keys to set the value to .
  • Page 34 Setting Mode Section 3-2 11. Press the Shift Key to display the set value for changing. The PROG indi- cator will flash. Set Value LED Display Model Basic Model RESET RESET 12. Press the Up and Shift Keys to set the value to .
  • Page 35 Setting Mode Section 3-2 17. Press the Shift Key to display the set value for changing. The PROG indi- cator will flash. Set Value LED Display Model Basic Model RESET RESET 18. Press the Up and Shift Keys to set the value to .

  • Page 36: Prescaling Menu

    Prescaling Value X (Mantissa) of Input A Prescaling Value Y (Exponent) of Input A Decimal Point Position The measured data is displayed after being multiplied by a preset value (i.e., prescaling value). Display value = Measured data x prescaling value...
  • Page 37 Setting Mode Section 3-2 3. Press the Up Key to change the prescaling bank setting. The input will be validated automatically if no change is made for five seconds. The prescaling bank setting will be displayed again. Note Press the Mode Key to enter the set value immediately. The prescaling value X (mantissa) of input A setting will be displayed for setting the next parameter.
  • Page 38 Setting Mode Section 3-2 9. Press the Up and Shift Keys to set the value to . The input will be vali- dated automatically if no change is made for five seconds. The pres- caling value Y (exponent) of input A setting will be displayed again.

  • Page 39: Setup Menu

    The counting mode can be set to either individual input or phase-difference in- FUNCTION put. Pulses of up to 50 kHz can be input. The minimum pulse width is 9 s for both the ON and OFF sides. Individual Inputs This input mode counts by using input A as the increment input and input B as the decrement input.
  • Page 40 3. Repeatedly press the Up Key until is displayed. The displayed setting will be validated automatically if no change is made for five seconds. The counting mode setting will be displayed again. Note Press the Mode Key to enter the displayed setting immediately. The next parameter will be displayed for setting.

  • Page 41: Sensor Type

    Voltage Pulse Input Sensor type Normally open Normally closed Default Voltage pulse input SETTING Follow the steps described below to set the sensor type to 11 when setting (individ- EXAMPLE ual input) of (input mode). Set Value LED Display Model Basic Model...
  • Page 42 The sensor type setting will be displayed again. Note Press the Mode Key to enter the displayed setting immediately. The next parameter will be displayed. Set Value LED Display Model...

  • Page 43: Communications Unit Number

    This setting is available for the K3NC with the Communications Output Board. MODELS SETTING Follow the steps described below to set the communications unit number to 15 and the EXAMPLE baud rate to 19,200 bps. Set Value LED Display Model...
  • Page 44 Basic Model RESET RESET 8. Press the Up Key to enter the set value for setting the next parameter. The input value will be validated automatically if no change is made for five se- conds. The baud rate setting will be displayed again.

  • Page 45: Word Length

    Parity Bit Setting Default : None : Even : Odd This setting is available for the K3NC with the Communications Output Board. MODELS SETTING Follow the steps described below to set the following. EXAMPLE Word length: 8 bits Number of stop bits: 1...
  • Page 46 Set Value LED Display Model Basic Model RESET RESET 4. Press the Up Key to set the value to . The input value will be validated auto- matically if no change is made for five seconds. The word length setting will be displayed again.
  • Page 47 The parity bit setting will be dis- played again. Note Press the Mode Key to enter the setting immediately. The next pa- rameter will be displayed for setting. Set Value LED Display Model...

  • Page 48: Option Menu

    Set Value LED Display Model Basic Model RESET RESET 1, 2, 3... 1. Press the Mode Key for more than one second while the option menu is displayed. The power failure memory setting will appear. Set Value LED Display Model...
  • Page 49 Setting Mode Section 3-2 When no operation is executed for five seconds Set Value LED Display Model Basic Model RESET RESET 4. Press the Escape Key to display the option menu. Set Value LED Display Model Basic Model RESET RESET...

  • Page 50: Compensation Value

    Compensation Value Compensation Input Condition The value set in this menu is used as the compensation value of the K3NC. The present value is forcibly reset to the compensation value if the COMPENSA- TION input is ON, and the counting operation of the K3NC begins with the com- FUNCTION pensation value.
  • Page 51 The compensation input condi- tion setting will be displayed again. Note Press the Mode Key to enter the set value immediately. The next pa- rameter will be displayed for setting. Set Value LED Display Model...

  • Page 52: Output Modes

    (1 through 5) is turned ON if the measured value is above (ALL-H mode) or below (ALL-L mode) the set value. ALL-H Mode If ALL-H output mode is selected, outputs 1 to 5 will be ON when the measured value exceeds set values 1 to 5. Measured value...
  • Page 53 Setting Mode Section 3-2 ALL-L Mode If ALL-L output mode is selected, outputs 1 to 5 will be ON when the measured value is less than set values 1 to 5. Measured value Set value 5 Set value 4 Set value 3...
  • Page 54 The output mode setting will be displayed again. Note Press the Mode Key to enter the displayed setting immediately. The next parameter will be displayed for setting. Set Value LED Display Model...

  • Page 55: Upper Limit (H) Of Linear Output Range

    Display value L can be greater or less than H. L cannot be the same as H, otherwise H will be automatically set to a value obtained by adding 1 to L. The teaching function can be used for setting linear output ranges.
  • Page 56 Setting Mode Section 3-2 SETTING Follow the steps described below to set the following. (Assume that the decimal point is EXAMPLE set between the second and third digits from the right in the prescale menu.) H: 100.00 L: 0.00 Set Value LED Display Model...
  • Page 57 The linear output range setting will be displayed again. Note Press the Mode Key to enter the set value immediately. The next pa- rameter will be displayed for setting. Set Value LED Display Model...

  • Page 58: Remote/Local Programming

    Section 3-2 Remote/Local Programming The K3NC can be set to remote or local mode in the option menu. The K3NC in remote mode is operated through the host computer and the K3NC in local mode is operated through the front panel key input.
  • Page 59 Setting Mode Section 3-2 5. The setting will be validated automatically if no change is made for five se- conds. The power failure memory setting will appear. Note Press the Mode Key to enter the setting immediately. The mote/local setting will be displayed again.

  • Page 60: Protect Mode

    Protect Mode 3-3-1 Selecting Protect Mode The K3NC in RUN mode will go into protect mode if the Escape and Up Keys are pressed for more than 1 second. The K3NC in protect mode will go into RUN mode if the Escape Key is pressed.

  • Page 61: Menu Overview

    All menus prohibited: 2 Security Setup menu prohibited: 1 All menu allowed: 0 No key input for 5 seconds. Note 1. The K3NC stops measurement in setting mode. 2. Some menus cannot be set due to the display type or output type selected.

  • Page 62: Protect Menu ( )

    The all key protect setting will be displayed again. Note Press the Mode Key to enter the setting immediately. The next pa- rameter will be displayed for setting. Set Value LED Display Model...

  • Page 63: Setting Value Change Prohibit

    Protect Mode Section 3-3 Setting Value Change Prohibit The setting value change of the K3NC in RUN mode with the front-panel key inputs can be prohibited in the protect menu. FUNCTION Setting Default : Key protect ON : Key protect OFF Refer to 4-1 Checking and Changing Setting Values.
  • Page 64 The setting value prohibit set- ting will be displayed again. Note Press the Mode Key to enter the setting immediately. The next pa- rameter will be displayed for setting. Set Value LED Display Model...

  • Page 65: Reset Prohibit

    Protect Mode Section 3-3 Reset Prohibit Prohibits the resetting of the counting value of the K3NC with key input. This function does not prohibit the resetting of the K3NC with external signal input. FUNCTION Setting Default : Key protect ON : Key protect OFF Refer to 4-2 External Input Signals.
  • Page 66 The compensation setting will be displayed again. Note Press the Mode Key to enter the displayed setting immediately. The next parameter will be displayed for setting. Set Value LED Display Model...

  • Page 67: Security

    Setup Prohibited Prohibited Option Prohibited The value changes in the following order with the Up Key: 0, 1, 2, and 0 SETTING Follow the steps described below to set the security setting to 1. EXAMPLE Set Value LED Display Model...
  • Page 68 Protect Mode Section 3-3 4. Press the Up Key to display . The setting will be validated automatically if no change is made for five seconds. The security setting will be dis- played again. Note Press the Mode Key to enter the setting immediately. The next pa- rameter will be displayed for setting.

  • Page 69: Operations In Run Mode

    SECTION 4 Operations in RUN Mode This section provides instructions for operating the K3NC in RUN mode. Displaying and Changing Setting Values ........

  • Page 70: Displaying And Changing Setting Values

    4-1-1 Displaying Setting Values Basic Model When the Mode Key is pressed in RUN mode, the K3NC displays a setting val- ue on the PV display (in the order of OUT1, OUT2, OUT3, OUT4 and OUT5). While the setting value is displayed, the corresponding SV display status indi- cator is lit.
  • Page 71 2. Press the Mode Key again to display the OUT2 setting value OUT2 and light the OUT2 indicator. RESET 3. Press the Shift Key to display all the digits of the prior setting value 600 for changing. RESET 4. Press the Up and Shift Keys to set the value to 00700.

  • Page 72: External Input Signals

    1. Press the Mode Key to display the OUT2 setting value and to light the OUT2 indicator of the SV display status indicators. RESET 2. Press the Shift Key to display all the digits of the setting value 600 for chang- ing. RESET 3.

  • Page 73: Reset/Compensation

    When the COMPENSATION signal is ON, the measured value will be forced to a value set in the compensation menu. If takes a maximum of 16 ms from the time when the RESET signal is input to the time when the measured value is reset.

  • Page 74: Useful Functions

    SECTION 5 Useful Functions This section provides information on the teaching, output test, and maintenance mode functions of the K3NC. Teaching Function ............

  • Page 75: Teaching Function

    Section 5-1 Teaching Function Teaching Function 5-1-1 Set Value A setting value can be set with the actual input instead of key input in the setting mode. Follow the steps below to teach the setting value. 1, 2, 3... 1. Press the RESET/TEACH Key for more than one second while the parame- ter is displayed.

  • Page 76: Prescaling Value

    The prescaling value is calculated automatically by setting the present value displayed by the RESET/TEACH Key to an appropriate value. If the process value is 50 at the time of teaching and the target value is 1, the prescaling value is obtainable from the following.
  • Page 77 RESET RESET 6. Press the Shift Key to set . The displayed setting will be validated au- tomatically if no change is made for five seconds. The decimal point position setting will be displayed again. Set Value LED Display Model...

  • Page 78: Linear Output Range

    The teaching indicator will be lit and the parameter will be displayed. Press the Escape Key to interrupt teaching. SETTING Follow the steps described below to set the H linear output range by using the teaching EXAMPLE function. Set Value LED Display Model...

  • Page 79: Output Test

    Output test Option menu Setup menu 3. Press the Mode Key for more than one second to display 0, which is a simu- lated input value. 4. The simulated input value increases when the Up Key is pressed. Output 1 through 5 are output according to the output pattern that has been preset.

  • Page 80: Maintenance Mode

    K3NC in this mode are described below. 5-3-1 Maintenance Mode The K3NC will be in maintenance mode if the Mode and Shift Keys are pressed simultaneously while the K3NC is turned on. The K3NC in maintenance mode will go into RUN mode if the Escape Key is pressed.
  • Page 81 Maintenance Mode Section 5-3 4. Press the Up Key to display . Press the Mode Key to initialize all set val- ues. The K3NC will go into RUN mode. Set Value LED Display Model Basic Model RESET RESET RUN mode...

  • Page 82: Bcd Output

    SECTION 6 BCD Output This section provides information on the use of the K3NC with the BCD Output Board. Connectors ............. .

  • Page 83: Connectors

    Output 4: Read data 10 digit RD5-8 Output 8: Read data 10 digit OVER Output Output when input value is not within the display range. D - V Output Data confirmation signal Output Operation signal GND:VO (See note 1.) Input...
  • Page 84 Plug: XM2A-3701 (OMRON) Hood: XM2S-3711 (OMRON) The depth required for the installation of the K3NC is 200 mm min. in consider- ation of the space required by the cable. Connecting Conditions Refer to the following for the connecting conditions of each I/O. Refer to 2-3 Out- put Block for output signals OUT5 through OUT1.
  • Page 85 COMPENSATION signal is retained. When the RESET signal is ON, the counting value is reset to 0. The OVER signal is ON when the input value is not within the display range.

  • Page 86: Timing Charts

    Timing Charts Section 6-2 The process value is output when the REQ signal is ON at the time the output is tested in output test. Multiple input signals must not turn ON. If multiple input signals turn ON or a...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 7 Troubleshooting This section provides information for troubleshooting the K3NC. Items to Be Checked First ..........

  • Page 88: Items To Be Checked First

    Check if there is any source of noise generation near the K3NC. Output Error Meaning of Error The internal circuit has an error. Remedy Turn the K3NC off and on. If the output error still exists, the K3NC will need to be repaired.

  • Page 89: A Specifications

    15 VA max. (max. AC load with all indicators lit) 10 W max. (max. DC load with all indicators lit) Sensor power supply 80 mA at 12 VDC 10% (Use a power supply of less than 50 VAC or 70 VDC for input signals.) Insulation resistance 20 M min.
  • Page 90 0.5% FS 1.5% FS Permissible load resistance max. min. 1 K min. Note For the 1 mV/10-digit output, the output voltage changes for every 40 to 50 increment in the display value. Communications Item RS-232C, RS-422 RS-485 Transmission method 4-wire, half-duplex...
  • Page 91 Input signal No-voltage contact (30 Hz max., ON/OFF pulse width: 15 ms min.) Voltage pulse (50 kHz max., ON/OFF pulse width: 9 s min., ON voltage: 4.5 to 30 V/OFF voltage: –30 to 2 V) Open collector (50 kHz max., ON/OFF pulse width: 9 s min.) Connectable Sensors ON residual voltage: 3 V max.

  • Page 92: B List Of Settings

    Compensation value ( Compensation input status ( Output modes ( H linear output range ( L linear output range ( Remote/Local processing ( : Remote; : Local) Note The selected bank number will be displayed where an asterisk (*) appears.

  • Page 93: C Available Models

    K31-FLK3 Combination BCD output + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector) K31-B4 output and 4 to 20 mA + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector) K31-L4 communication 1 to 5 V + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector) K31-L5 boards...
  • Page 94 Appendix C Available Models Model Number Legend Base Units and Output Boards can be ordered individually or as sets. Refer to the Output Board Combinations table on page 91. Base Units Output Boards Base Units with Output Boards K3NC -...

  • Page 95: D Available Parameters

    Appendix D Available Parameters Available parameters vary with the output board of the K3NC and are indicated as “YES” in the following table. Setting Mode Output board Menu Parameter C2/C5 L1/L2/ L4/L5/ FLK1/ FLK4/ output /T1/T2 L3/L7/ L6/L9/ FLK2/ FLK5/...

  • Page 96: E Setting Examples

    Setting Examples In the following example, the K3NC counts four pulses as one unit on condition that the prescaling bank is set to 1, a sensor with transistor output is in use, and the prescaling value is set to 1/4 (0.25) with phase-differential input.
  • Page 97 BANK input, wiring, 13 features, 2 bank number setting, setting, 25 flashing display, 84 bank selection, 66 host computer, unit number setting, 36 BANK1 signal, 66 BANK2 signal, 66 Base Unit, available models, 91 baud rate, setting, 36 indicators, description, 3...
  • Page 98 21 basic description, 2 setting, 41 Setting Value Change Prohibit, setting, 56 Power Supply, wiring, 12 setting values, setting, 25 power supply, wiring auxiliary power supply, 12 settings precautions list, 89 general, xi protecting, 60 wiring, 12...
  • Page 99 70 terminal arrangement BCD Output Boards, 78 input block, 11 unit number, setting, 36 output board, 14 voltage pulse inputs, wiring, 12 terminal arrangement, 5 wiring, 12 timing charts, for BCD Output Boards, 81 word length, setting, 38...
  • Page 100 Revision History A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual. Cat. No. N95-E1-1 Revision code The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the previous version.

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