4.1 Illustration of rear panel 4.2 Illustration of terminal function 4.3 Description of terminal function 4.4 Installation of transmitter PH-300T 4.5 Connection of transmitter PC-3100 and transmitter PH-300T 4.6 Typical wirings 4.7 Illustration of electrical connection Configuration 5.1 Illustration of front panel 5.2 Keypad...
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7.6 Hi point 7.7 Lo point 7.8 Wash time 7.9 Analog output 1 (pH/ORP) 7.10 Analog output 2 (temperature) (PC-3100 only) 7.11 Sample average of measurements (Digital Filter) 7.12 Time and date setting (PC-3100RS only) 7.13 RS-485 (PC-3100RS only) 7.14 Backlit LCD 8.
In the pH function, please set analog output 1 with In the tP function, please set analog output 2 with (temperature) (PC-3100 only) In the Real-time clock function, please set year, date, and time. (PC-3100RS only) In the Serl function, please set ID code...
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Any Buffer Calibration (Single point and Dual points) 1. When entering CA1 calibration mode, clean the electrode with distilled water before putting it in the buffer solution. Press to start the calibration. Then display will show the mV value of the buffer begin to twinkle.
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Standard Buffer Calibration (TECH) --- Two points and Three points Note: This transmitter can recognize buffer solutions automatically. Three-point calibration is for PC-3100RS only. 1. Enter Ct1 calibration mode. Clean the electrode completely. Put it into the first buffer solution. Then, press to start the first-point calibration.
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When being calibrated successfully, it will show “CAL PASS”. If the calibration is unsuccessful, it will show “CAL Err”. (See chapter 10 for Error messages and solutions) 7. The display will automatically show the oS1 (zero-point mV) Value. Press to see SLP1 (slope) value. Then, press to see oS2 (zero-point) value.
2. Precautions for installation Wrong wiring will lead to breakdown or electrical shock of the instrument, please read this operation manual clearly before installation. Make sure to remove AC power from the transmitter before wiring input, output connections, and remove it before opening the transmitter housing. The installation site of the transmitter should be good in ventilation and avoid direct sunshine.
3.3 Illustration of Wall mounting and pipe mounting Installation of pipe mounting Installation of wall mounting Fixed with U-shaped pipe clip Fixed with 4 x M5 screws Order No.: 8-34 Sun Shield (Pipe mounting) Sun Shield (Wall mounting) Order No.: 8-35 and 8-35-1 Order No.: 8-35 and 8-35-2 3.4 Assembly of electrode and housing 3.4.1 Cable set-up:...
the coaxial inner directly to the Glass contact on the back of transmitter and connect coaxial shield to Ref. contact. 3.4. 2 Assembly of housing PP-100A A------ Upper cover of round joint box B------ O-ring C------ Cable fixing point MG16A D------ Lower cover of round joint box E------ Cable fixing point MG16A F------ O-ring...
Mounting bracket: Suntex applies L-shaped mounting bracket as electrode mounting bracket. According to the site necessity, fix the bracket with steel nails or expansion bolts at proper locations by pool. 3.5 Illustration and description of junction box :( Two kinds of link distributing system) [1]Two-wire distributing system...
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Note: 1. Our company’s extending wire for electrode material No. is 7202-F94009-BK and 7202-RG-58 1.) If temperature probe is not used, the Order No. is 7202-RG-58. 2.) If temperature probe is used, the Order No. is 7202-F94009-BK. 2. If temperatures probe 8-26-3(NTC30K) or 8-26-8(PT1000) is used for two-wire distribution, the black wire terminal should be forbidden.
4. Overview of pH transmitter PC-3100 4.1 Illustration of rear panel: 4.2 Illustration of terminal function: POWER D+(B) RS485 PC3100RS GLASS D-(A) PC3100 only INPUT POWER 4/20m WASH 4/20m ±12V...
For long distance transmission (100m), if PC-3100 is more than 30m far away from the electrode, PH-300T transmitter is recommended to avoid the attenuation of electrode signal, and for the convenience of...
4.5 Connection of transmitter PC-3100 and transmitter PH-300T: A. Connect the GLASS point of transmitter PH-300T’s terminal to the electrode coaxial inner. (Note: Remove the black conductive rubber); connect the REF point of transmitter PH-300T’s terminal to the electrode coaxial shield.
5. Configuration: 5.1 Illustration of front panel: 5.2 Keypad: In order to prevent inappropriate operation by others, before the parameter setting and calibration, the operation applies multi-keys, and coding protection if necessary. Description of the key functions is in the following: In the parameter set-up mode, pressing this key allows you exit parameter set-up mode and back to Measurement mode.
(Master Reset)Restore factory default parameter’s settings + In the Measurement mode, press the two keys simultaneously for five seconds, and then press until you see a clock signal appearing on the display; then loose all keys to restore factory default settings. (Calibration Reset)Restore factory default calibration’s settings In the Measurement mode, press the two keys simultaneously for...
High point alarm: AUTO,SP1= 10.00 pH,db1= 0.10 pH Low point alarm: AUTO,SP2 =04.00 pH,db2= 0.10 pH Wash time: OFF pH/ORP current output: 4~20 mA,02.00~12.00pH TP current output: 4~20 mA,000.0~100.0˚C (for PC-3100 only) Display backlit: OFF Code set-up: OFF The followings are for PC-3100RS only: Date and time: 2010-1-1 0 Hr 0 Minute 0 sencond MODBUS set-up: RTU, even-parity, ID= 001,baud speed= 19200...
7. Setting 7.1 Entry of set-up mode In the measurement mode, pressing the two keys simultaneously + allows you enter the parameter set-up mode. You can back to the measurement mode at any time by pressing the key 7.2 Security code of settings: In the set-up mode, you can set up the code by pressing the key , and confirm by pressing the key...
7.3 Measurement parameters: Enter the measurement parameter set-up Press for confirmation Press Select pH or ORP Press for confirmation Enter “Temperature parameter” setting...
7.4 Temperature parameter Enter temperature parameter set-up Press for confirmation press press for selection for selection Use standard thermometer to test If necessary, compare with the Same as left procedures the actual temperature of the actual temperature value tested by solution, and press standard thermometer.
7.5 Stand by To select manual operation for going back to measurement mode or to select auto return to measurement mode. Press for confirmation Press to select auto return or manually return (stead-by on). To select auto return to measurement mode, and To select manually return to then after 3 minutes it will auto return to the measurement mode (stand by...
7.6 Hi point: Set the TH (THRESHOLD) and DB (DEADBAND) of Hi (REL1). The range for TH is -2.00~16.00pH/-1999~1999mv; while the range for DB is 0.00~2.00pH /0~200mv. Press Press for confirmation decide to activate REL1 or not. Press for confirmation Press for confirmation Press...
7.7 Lo point: Set the TH (THRESHOLD) and DB (DEADBAND) of Lo (REL2). The range for TH is -2.00~16.00pH/-1999~1999mv; while the range for DB is 0.00~2.00pH/ 0~200mv. Press for confirmation Press decide to activate REL1 or not. Press for confirmation Press to set the required alarm point...
7.8 Wash time: Set the automatic starting time and turnoff time of the washing function. If any value is set to be 0, the instrument will automatically stop this function. Press for confirmation Press for confirmation Press for confirmation Press to set the starting of the washing function (unit: second) Press...
20mA Press for confirmation Press to make stimulation test for a current output 按 键确认 Press for confirmation PC-3100 enter “Analog output 2” set-up” PC-3100RS enter “Average signal transmission time” set-up...
7.10 Analog output 2 (temperature) Note: for PC-3100 only The user can adjust the relative relationship between the TEMP measurement range and the output current according to actual situation, in order to improve the recognition of current output. Press for confirmation...
Press to confirm it Press to set month and day. PC-3100 enter “Back-light” setup Press key for moving to next digit’s setting. PC-3100RS enter “Date & time” set-up Press for confirmation to set the time.
7.13 RS-485 set-up Note: for PC-3100RS only If necessary, the user can set the ID and transmission speed of the series output interface. Press to confirm it Press select RTU or ASCII transmission mode Press to confirm it Press Press select parity select parity or no parity...
7.14 Backlit LCD Press for confirmation to select automatic, manual or off. Press for confirmation Press for confirmation select -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 five select -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 five backlit brightness levels backlit brightness levels Press for confirmation Press for confirmation Press...
8. Calibration 8.1 Security code of calibration: 8.1.1 Code authorization: There is a two level password protection design. The code authorization of parameter setting is prior to the code authorization of calibration setting. Therefore, you can unlock the calibration with your “parameter set-up”...
8.2 Entry of calibration mode + 8.2.1 Pressing simultaneously allows entering calibration mode, and pressing at any time allows you back to the measurement mode. 8.2.2 In entering the calibration mode, the display shows the previous calibration OS (null-point potential) value.
8.3 Any Buffer calibration Press for confirmation When measuring standard buffer’s mV value, the sign begins to twinkle. After receiving a stable reading, the display shows a similar pH value. Press to modify display value until it is the same with standard buffer value.
8.4 Calibration of Pre-set TECH.buffer (ct1) Press for confirmation When measuring standard buffer’s mV value, the sign begins to twinkle. After receiving a stable reading, the display shows the first point of pH value. Go to the second point automatically. Press to exit for completion as a single point calibration.
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Continue with previous page Continue with previous page PC-3100 to finish the Tech buffer two point calibration. Or for PC-3100RS, press to exit for completion as a two point calibration. Go to the third point automatically. PC-3100RS When measuring the second standard buffer’s mV value,...
8.5 Calibration of Pre-set NIST buffer (Cn1) Except different standard buffer set, the calibration procedure is the same with Ct1. (See chapter 8.4) 8.6 ORP calibration: It is unnecessary to make regular calibration for ORP electrode as pH electrode, and it is only necessary to use ORP Buffer to check the electrode or adjust the deviation of electrical potential.
9. Modbus protocol and instructions for PC-3100RS 9.1 Communication connection The RS-485 communication port of the transmitter features with electronical isolation protection, lightning protection, and to provide internal independent ground solution. It is allowed to use normal twisted-pair (segregation double-stranded twisted pair cable) cable connections.
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9.2 MODBUS name and address table Function Code:03H, 06, 10H Modbus response (setup parameter) Logic Number Informati Description of Item Default value Note address of Byte on type data transmission 0001H Equipment’s ID USHORT 1-247 Transmitter 0002H USHORT ASCII Code PC3100 model Communication...
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0: OFF 001BH USHORT 1: AUTO 001CH USHORT Unused Unused Relay 2 * 001DH FLOAT 4.00PH/-1000MV Data affected by 001FH FLOAT 0.1PH/10MV sign byte 0: AUTO 0021H USHORT 1: ON 2: OFF Backlight SHORT 2: Highest bright Brightness * SHORT 1: high bright 0022H SHORT...
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Function code: 03H Modbus response (measurement parameter) Logic Informati Description of Number Item Default value Note address on type data transmission of Byte Number of PC-3100RS only 0031H measurement USHORT has one channel channels ORP(mV) uS/cm mS/cm MΩ-cm ASCII 0032H CHAR Sign byte code...
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Function code: 08H Correlated diagnostic function function Name of Counter Note code Clear all the Clear Counters and Diagnostic Register counters The response data field returns the quantity of message that the slave has detected on the communications Return Bus Message system since its last restart or last clear counters Count operation, or being powered-up.
10. Error messages (Error code) Messages Reason Dispositions Serious error that does Please call service engineer. not permit any further measuring 1. During calibration, 3. Please adjust the buffer the buffer solution solution temperature to the temperature exceeds a appropriate temperature range of 5~50℃...
11. Maintenance Generally speaking, under normal operation, the transmitter produced by our company need no maintenance expect regular cleaning and calibration of the electrode to ensure accurate and stable measurement and system operation. The cleaning cycle for the electrode depends on the pollution degree of the measurement sample.
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SUNTEX INSTRUMENTS CO., L TD. 13F, No. 31, Lane 169, Kangning St., Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: 886-2-2695-9688 Fax: 886-2-2695-9693 www.suntex.com.tw/en e-mail: suntex@ms1.hinet.net 5040C PC-3100RS/Technical data subject to alternations/ Quality Systems ISO 9001/201110...
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