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- Page 1 BA304G-SS-PM and BA324G-SS-PM intrinsically safe loop-powered rugged panel mounting indicators Issue 4 Issue: 4 July 2024...
- Page 2 Under and over-range Lineariser default configuration The BA304G-SS-PM & BA324G-SS-PM are CE marked to show compliance with the European Explosive Atmospheres Directive 2014/34/EU and the European EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. They are also UKCA marked to show compliance with UK statutory requirements Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations UKSI 2016:1107 (as amended) and with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations UKSI 2016:1091 (as amended).
- Page 3 Each time a 4/20mA current is applied to the Model Display instrument, initialisation is performed during which all segments of the display are activated, after five BA304G-SS-PM 4 digits 34mm high seconds the instrument displays the input current using the calibration information stored in the BA324G-SS-PM 5 digits 29mm high instrument memory.
- Page 4 2.1 Controls Both models are controlled and calibrated via four front panel push buttons. In the display mode i.e. when the indicator is displaying a process variable, these push buttons have the following functions: While this button is pushed the indicator will display the input current in mA, or as a percentage of the instrument span depending upon how...
- Page 5 European Economic Area (EEA) member countries When a BA304G-SS-PM or BA324G-SS-PM and in the UK. rugged indicator is installed in an aperture in a...
- Page 6 2-wire transmitter powered by a Zener barrier and IECEx, ATEX and IUKEX certification information alternatively by a galvanic isolator. and BEKA associates name and location. European certification information may also be shown. The instrument serial number and date of manufacturer are recorded on a separate label...
- Page 7 Fig 2b Loop powered by a galvanic isolator Remote indication Both models may be driven via an intrinsically safe interface from a 4/20mA safe area signal to provide a remote display within a hazardous area. type of intrinsically safe interface is not critical, either a Zener barrier or a galvanic isolator may be used, providing that Ui, Ii and Pi of the indicator are not exceeded and the voltage capability of the...
- Page 8 INSTALLATION Location BA304G-SS-PM and BA324G-SS-PM have a rugged 316 stainless steel enclosure that has IP66 ingress protection after a 7J impact. The 6mm thick armoured window will withstand a 4J impact. These indicators are therefore suitable for exterior mounting in most industrial on-shore and off-shore installations.
- Page 9 Custom printed scale cards Throughout this manual push buttons are shown as are available from BEKA associates as an (, ), & or *, and legends are shown in a accessory. seven segment font exactly as displayed by the indicator e.g.
- Page 10 Summary of configuration functions This section summarises each of the main configuration functions and includes a cross reference to a more detailed description. Fig 8 illustrates the location of each function within the configuration menu. The lineariser and the optional factory fitted alarms are described separately in sections 7 and 9.3 of this manual.
- Page 12 Display Summary of function 6.2 Indicator function: FunC This configuration function defines the relationship Function of ( push button between the indicator’s 4/20mA input current and C--P The indicator may be configured to the indicator’s display. Three alternatives are display the input current in milliamps, or available: the input current as a percentage of the 4/20mA input when the ( push button is...
- Page 13 Position of the decimal point: dP Calibration using internal reference: 5Et A dummy decimal point can be positioned between Using the 5Et function the indicator can be any of the digits or it may be absent. To position calibrated without the need to know the value of the the decimal point select dP from the menu and 4/20mA input current, or to disconnect the indicator press (.
- Page 14 Please contact flashing with a single bargraph segment activated. BEKA associates sales department if the security code is lost. Function of the ( push-button: C--P 6.11 Reset to factory defaults: r5Et...
- Page 15 LINEARISER Lineariser calibration using an external A sixteen segment, seventeen break-point (0 to 16) current source. This method allows direct calibration of the lineariser may be selected in the FunC section of the configuration menu. The position of each lineariser with an external current source and is the break-point is fully adjustable so that the slope of preferred method when traceability is required.
- Page 17 delete break-point sub-function required, using the * button select the new dEL, operates in exactly the same way as the Add sub- highest break-point 2 : 2 and add the second function described above. Once within the dEL additional break-point by operating the ( push sub-function each time the ( button is pressed a button which will result in a display of 2 : 3.
- Page 18 Indicator display sub-function. Using the & and * buttons select BA304G-SS-PM BA324G-SS-PM the di5P sub-function and press ( which will 1st break-point 0.00 reveal the starting point for the first break-point 0 : n, 2nd break-point 1:1 20mA 100.0...
- Page 19 4/20mA power supply and/or decrease indicator Guarantee resolution. Indicators which fail within the guarantee period should be returned to BEKA associates or your Unable to enter Incorrect Enter correct local agent. It is helpful if a brief description of the configuration...
- Page 20 ACCESSORIES 9.2.1 Loop powering the backlight The backlight is loop powered by connecting it in Units of measurement & instrument series with the indicator’s 4/20mA input as shown identification. in Fig 12, which increases the maximum indicator New indicators are supplied with a printed scale voltage drop from 1.2 to 5V.
- Page 21 9.2.2 Separately powering the backlight Alarms The optional backlight may also be powered from a Both models can be supplied with factory fitted dual separate safe area power supply via an intrinsically solid state, single pole, voltage free alarm outputs. safe interface as shown in Fig 13.
- Page 22 9.3.1 Solid state output Each alarm has a galvanically isolated single pole solid state switch output which is shown in Fig 15. The output is polarised and current will only flow in one direction. less than 5Ω + 0.7V Roff greater than 1MΩ...
- Page 23 The additional functions appear between the 5Et and the C--P functions for the Alarm enable EnbL BA304G-SS-PM and between bAr and C--P for the Enables or disables the alarm without BA324G-SS-PM indicator. For simplicity, Fig 17 changing the alarm parameters.
- Page 25 9.3.4 Alarm enable: EnbL This function allows each alarm to be enabled or To check or change the alarm output status, select disabled without altering any of the alarm no . nC from the alarm configuration menu and press parameters. To enable or disable the alarm select ( to reveal the setting.
- Page 26 9.3.10 Alarm silence time: 5iL This function is primarily intended for use in small This direct setpoint access menu is enabled and installations where the alarm output directly the separate security code entered from the AC5P operates an alarm annunciator such as a sounder function in the alarm configuration menu as shown or beacon.
- Page 27 9.3.14 Displaying setpoints on BA324G-SS-PM bargraph. One of the selectable bargraph formats Alr5P allows a low or a high setpoint plus the displayed value to be represented, or a low and a high setpoint plus the displayed value to be represented by the bargraph as shown in Fig 19.
- Page 28 UKEX dust suffix indicating that for some applications special certification. conditions apply for safe use. a. The rear of the BA304G-SS-PM and the A1.1 Zones, and Maximum Surface BA324G-SS-PM have IP20 protection. When Temperature used in a dust hazardous area the indicator...
- Page 29 For additional information about the IECEx certification scheme If the chosen isolator requires a load greater than and to view the BEKA associate certificates, please 1.2V to function correctly, this can be achieved by visit www.iecex.com using...
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