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GUILCOR AR004795 Instruction Manual

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MONITORING, DATA
LOGGING AND CONTROL
SYSTEM AR004795, AR004938
Instruction Manual
Basic Part
Copyright: It is prohibited to copy and edit this instruction manual and make any changes at all without
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  • Page 1 MONITORING, DATA LOGGING AND CONTROL SYSTEM AR004795, AR004938 Instruction Manual Basic Part Copyright: It is prohibited to copy and edit this instruction manual and make any changes at all without explicit agreement of Guilcor. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    7.16. Problems with correct measurement ................45 7.17. Problems in communication with computer ..............45 8. RECOMMENDATION FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ........46 9. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION AND PARAMETERS OF DATA LOGGER ......48 Note: Manual Appendixes are available in electronic pdf format at www.guilcor.com .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    SMS message, controlling of telephone dialer, sending of messages via several protocols of the Ethernet interface etc.) • to monitor on-line measured values and states The basic model is data logger AR004795. Data loggers AR004938 are designed for 19’’rack mounting (one rack unit 1U) or for desktop use. Drawing (AR004795):...
  • Page 4 Drawing of AR006468: Drawing of AR006468 with output relays module MP050:...
  • Page 5 Architecture of measuring system with data logger AR004795, AR004938...

  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    1. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following list of precautions serves to reduce risk of injury or damage of described instrument. To prevent injuries, use instrument accordingly with rules in this manual. • Follow rules specified in part Not allowed manipulations and notice •...

  • Page 7: Recommendations For Operation And Maintenance

    • set data logger Name, Date and Time in data logger • select suitable Type and range of input channel corresponding with character of connected input signals • assign names to each measured point and optimize the display for your requirements (signal conversions, decimal point position etc.) •...

  • Page 8: Rules For Mounting And Connection Of Data Logger

    Location of data logger must match the operating conditions and not allowed manipulations. Working position of data logger: • data logger AR004795 or AR004938 lies on horizontal nonflammable surface data logger AR004795 is fixed • by means of mounting consoles on the wall from nonflammable material or at low current switchboard –...
  • Page 9 Mechanical drawing of AR004938 data logger with mounting brackets for 19’’ rack: Mechanical drawing of AR004795 data logger (without cables and connectors): Connection terminals and connectors can be protected by magnetically fixed side covers MP027.
  • Page 10 Mechanical drawing of AR006468 data logger: Recommendations for mounting: Use original included screws to mount side brackets or DIN rail holder. Using longer crews can cause reduction of insulation distance between screws and printed circuit board or short circuits. This can cause system functionality and safety of the users! •...
  • Page 11 • Do not use leads in parallel with power distribution network leads • Do not use outdoor leads without corresponding protection against effects of static electricity • if not necessary, do not connect system with other circuitry • fundamentally use shielded cables - e.g. SYKFY n pairs x 0.5, shielding at data logger side connect properly •...
  • Page 12 • Do not use common leads for several channels • It is recommended to earth data logger at one point – there is a special terminal on power terminal. This earthing will work correctly, if system would not be grounded at other point at the same time.

  • Page 13: Data Logger Interface Connectors

    3.2. Data logger interface connectors Connectors Each signal is connected to self-locking terminal WAGO located on the side of the case. Insert flat-bladed screwdriver to rectangle terminal hole and push screwdriver towards away from you - contact is released. Connect wire to released terminal (circular hole behind the rectangular one) and close the terminal by removing the screwdriver.
  • Page 14 Simplified wiring of input circuitry Read Technical parameters of inputs before connecting input signals Terminal +Up can be used for powering of connected device (maximum current see Technical parameters of inputs). Default swich position is +24 V. If connected devices need lower voltage (13.8 V max), change swich to +12 V position.
  • Page 15 • connect passive two-wire current transmitter between terminals +Up and COM. Verify, if power voltage (see Technical parameters of inputs) matches connected transmitter. Insertion of other devices to current loops is possible (panel displays, computer measuring cards etc. But output circuitry of such devices must be galvanically isolated, otherwise undesired current coupling is created, causing error and unstable measurement.
  • Page 16 Connection of thermocouple probes • connect thermocouples in the same way as voltage signals. Use shielded thermocouple wires for longer distances. • each wire between data logger and thermocouple must be from proper thermocouple material • for extension use compensation cable designed for applied thermocouple - thermocouples cannot be extended by usual copper leads! Marking of subminiature thermocouple connectors and wires manufactured by OMEGA (in accordance with US standard):...
  • Page 17 Connection of RTD transmitters and other resistance transmitters • data logger enables two-wire connection • use sufficient wire cross section and minimum cable lengths (errors caused by cable resistance are specified in Appendix No. 6) • cable resistance measurement error can be compensated by suitable data logger setting Connection of binary inputs •...

  • Page 18: Mounting And Connection Of Output Relays Module Ar006483 And Mp050

    Connection of output ALARM OUT This output je accessible on terminals next to data logger power terminals. Output is dual: • switching-over galvanically isolated relay contact • voltage (galvanically connected to data logger) The output is set from the manufacturer, that in case of selected alarm voltage appears at the output and simultaneously relay closes.

  • Page 19: Mounting And Connection Of External Terminal With Display

    For AR006468: Do not connect MP050 terminals higher voltage than 50V AC/75V DC Connect AR006483 module (for AR004795, AR004938) to data logger with special cable MP017 (see its wiring in Appendix No. 4 including drawing of connection terminals to this module).
  • Page 20 Communication interface can be selected from data logger keyboard or by means of PC program. In accordance with the way of work with data logger select most suitable way of its connection to the computer: a) data logger will be used as a portable device and to computer (e.g. notebook) will be connected only time from time •...

  • Page 21: Connection Of Data Logger With Support Of Sms Messaging

    - necessary to install suitable drivers, which interpret the device as virtual COM port - if data logger is disconnected from the computer often, it is suitable to use always the same USB socket (if using different USB socket operational system can consider as different port and user PC program does not recognize this change) c) communication interface Ethernet - connect data logger Ethernet interface by means of suitable UTP cable with RJ-45 connector to existing LAN network.

  • Page 22: Control And Indication Components Of Data Logger

    ,ENTER). After connection of data logger to power self test of several internal voltages is performed first. If everything correct, data logger starts to display values. Figures below are valid for AR004795. For data logger AR004938 only location of the keyboard differs. Display after connection power to data logger.
  • Page 23 Deactivation of audible alarm signalization and output ALARM OUT by pressing ENTER key If is this function is enabled, then in basic display of measured Temperature 1 values short pressing of this key deactivates audible indication -12.6 [°C] and ALARM OUT output optionally. In case another alarm appears with requirement for audible indication, alarm will be activated.
  • Page 24 Menu item Information Item Information contains another Sub-Menu. Press ENTER key to enter sub-menu and use keys to move between items. Leave Sub-Menu by pressing MENU key. Information >>> In submenu Information it is possible to display one fixed message after another Data Logger Model, Data Logger Name, Serial number, Record mode (cyclic/non-cyclic), Memory ENTER MENU...
  • Page 25 Change of data logger RS485 address Press ENTER key to enter address selection. By means of keys select new address and press ENTER key to Logger address confirm selection. This selection is available only for active in net: RS485 interface. ENTER MENU Change of data logger IP address...
  • Page 26 Menu item Acoustic signalization & ALARM OUT Submenu for switch OFF the audio indication. This item appears only if user allowed in Common parameters Alarm Confirmation via menu. After entering actual states of audio Acoustic sign. indication and ALARM OUT output are displayed. If in active &ALARM OUT >>>...
  • Page 27 Service – display of cold junction temperature of thermocouple Cold junction: 25.5 [°C] ENTER MENU Service – display of state of processing SMS Actual state of communication with GSM modem is displayed on the LCD. Press ENTER key to enter directly the display of receiving and sending SMS buffer.

  • Page 28: User Program For Data Logger

    Program features Software for data logger enables to configure data logger and process measured data. It can be downloaded freely from www.guilcor.com. After installation program can run in two modes • basic (unregistered) version – enables configuration of data loggers and table processing of data.

  • Page 29: Basic Items In Menu Program

    • Erase data logger memory – after confirmation erasing is performed • Reset counter inputs and erase memory - this selection is not valid for data logger AR004795, AR004938. • Reading configuration from file – reads configuration from already downloaded file with data record.

  • Page 30: Description Of Configuration And Data Logger Modes

    6. DESCRIPTION of CONFIGURATION and DATA LOGGER MODES Use menu item Configuration – Datalogger configuration to configure data logger parameters. After reading of configuration window is displayed with several bookmarks. When changing configuration of data logger, all recorded data erasing can be required by the SW.
  • Page 31 • RS485 network address – relevant in communication via RS485, each data logger in the network must have different address! • Data logger responds to incoming SMS messages – if data logger is connected to GSM modem, you can get actual measured values and alarm states by sending SMS from mobile telephone to number of modem.

  • Page 32: Bookmark Profile

    Password for reading - setting of password for access to SNMP MIB tables. Send testing trap - sends testing trap of 6/0 type to specified IP addresses. Bookmark Web Refresh - refresh time of automatic pages reading (update of displayed measured values).

  • Page 33: Bookmark Ch

    • Critical states actions – it is enabled to assign actions similar to alarms to some error states, evaluated by data logger (error of measurement on some of input channels, error in configuration of data logger, reaching of specified occupation of data memory and self test error). Do not use zero duration time of critical state for evaluation of the action.
  • Page 34 • if there is a need record measured value, select one from three available record mode. These modes can be combined. Binary inputs enable only the third mode – record of state changes on input. Continuous record - if there is a need to record measured value to the instrument memory without respecting any other conditions, use this selection and select suitable logging interval.
  • Page 35 Example of list of measured values (continuous record with interval 30 minutes and conditional record with interval 5 minutes at temperature higher than 40°C): Channel 1: T[°C] Date and time 1.1.2009 08:00:00 23,8 continuous 1.1.2009 08:30:00 24,5 continuous 1.1.2009 09:00:00 26,8 continuous 1.1.2009 09:30:00...

  • Page 36: Bookmark Ch

    Record of binary channels behaves analogically as sampled record when each change on binary inputs is stored. Value is replaced by text description, which corresponds with user configuration. 6.6. Bookmark Ch..Conditions Condition defines certain state of measured value (exceeding of adjusted limit upwards/downwards, defined state of binary input) on specified input channel.
  • Page 37 measured value condition valid condition invalid Description of function: Area 1… measured value exceeded limit, but was not over this limit for required duration, condition invalid. Area 2… measured value exceeded limit and was over this limit for required duration. After finishing adjusted condition became valid.
  • Page 38 measured value condition valid condition invalid • Condition with fixed specified time validity measured value 3600s condition valid condition invalid To renew validity of condition measured value first must drop below specified limit and then to exceed the limit.
  • Page 39 • Combination of condition validity termination with hysteresis OR after specified delay measured value 3600s condition valid condition invalid measured value 3600s condition valid condition invalid To renew validity of condition measured value first must drop below specified limit and then to exceed the limit.
  • Page 40 • Combination of condition validity termination with hysteresis AND after specified delay measured value 3600s condition valid condition invalid if there is a need to control validity of condition only by date, time and day in the week, use Valid in time interval selection Example: C) if there is a need to control validity of condition directly from computer, use selection...

  • Page 41: Bookmark Ch

    6.7. Bookmark Ch..Alarms and indication Two alarm states for each channel are enabled to define. Several actions are enabled to assign to each alarm. Alarms are defined based on validity of Conditions or based on logical Combinations of conditions (maximum four conditions from different channels). Wiring diagram of possibility of alarm states creation and associated actions: measured value...

  • Page 42: Application Notes

    7. APPLICATION NOTES 7.1. Processes and how to work with Process is the name of action recorded by data logger in time. User of data logger can enter from its keyboard to each input channel (except binary inputs) different previously preset names of processes and such way to distinguish in record, which action was performed at that time.

  • Page 43: Possibilities Of Setting Logging Interval

    be required in manipulation with this condition. Insert space character behind command Setn then insert space character and corresponding PIN code (e.g. Set8 1234). In case of error (incorrect condition setting or incorrect PIN code) answer contains error message instead of status of set condition.

  • Page 44: How To Ensure Alarm Report, In Case Of Power Failure

    • Run program and in menu File – Options on bookmark Folder and data files enter path to server where data will be stored. • At bookmark Display tick Run at program start and tick below Remote www access. Note specified computer name or IP address.

  • Page 45: Other Possibilities In Data Logger Configuration

    7.13. Other possibilities in data logger configuration Some settings are not accessible to usual users and are designed for qualified user. The work is described in Appendixes and special Service manual. 7.14. What to do if data logger does not work •...

  • Page 46: Recommendation For Operation And Maintenance

    8. RECOMMENDATION FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 8.1. Operation of data logger in various applications Before application it is necessary to consider if data logger is suitable for required purpose, adjust optimal configuration and create instructions for its periodical metrological and functional verifications.
  • Page 47 B) verification of alarms – change input value to activate alarm and check on display and also in external audio indication (if used) C) evaluate in data logger if relay contacts live D) evaluate internal battery – third value in self test must be at least 2.6 V Verification of cabling –...

  • Page 48: Technical Description And Parameters Of Data Logger

    9. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION AND PARAMETERS OF DATA LOGGER 9.1. Circuit concept of data logger Data logger is designed as autonomous complex controlled by its own microprocessor, which fully works if power voltage is connected. If power voltage is not present, data logger does not work, but recorded data and internal time are saved.
  • Page 49 Parameters of output ALARM OUT in activation: approximately 4.8 in DC, maximum 50 mA Parameters of inactivated output: 0 V, no load allowed Connection: terminal Wago Length of connection cable: maximum 100 m, only at indoor environment Used relay 250 V AC/ 8 A Maximum connectable voltage on relay and current 24 V AC/ 1 A Galvanic isolation is not designed for safety function (not sufficient isolating distances).
  • Page 50 Storing temperature: Relative humidity: 5 to 95 % 9.3.11 Mechanical parameters Dimensions of the 215 x 165 x 44 mm without connectors and without mounting AR004795 case: consoles 215 x 225 x 44 mm with connectors and without mounting consoles...
  • Page 51 – standard version (AR004795 or AR004938) Mounting: by means of two mounting consoles – optional accessory for AR004795 by means of DIN rail 35 mm holder – optional accessory for AR004795 by means 19’’ rack mounting consoles – AR004938 9.4.
  • Page 52 9.4.3 Parameters of input ranges terminal +Up switch position +24 V +12 V no load voltage approx. 23 V (13,2..13,6) V internal resistance @23 °C 125 ohms current limiter thermistor voltage @20mA approx. 21.5 V approx. 12 V Input for measurement of dc current (4 to 20) mA Measured value: dc current, from active source connected between terminals COM and GND or passive transmitter connected between...
  • Page 53 Inputs for measurement of thermocouple (except thermocouple type B) have compensation of cold junction temperature inside of data logger. Compensation temperature is measured on data logger motherboard between terminals for channel 8 and channel 9. Value of this temperature is converted to thermoelectric voltage and added to value of thermoelectric voltage measured by thermocouple.
  • Page 54 With inputs for resistance measurement and RTD transmitters current is connected to measured resistance only during measurement. Input for 2-wire measurement of resistance (0 to 300) ohm Range: (0 to 300) ohms 0.1 % from range (±0.3 ohms) Accuracy: Measuring current: cca 0.8 mA at pulse approx.
  • Page 55 500 V, not designed for safety function Auxiliary power source: approx. 24V/400mA max., galvanic connected with data logger Note: for more information see Appendix No.2. Contact address of this device’s Supplier Guillcor Route de Carolles, 50530 Sartilly-Baie- Bocage France www.guilcor.com...

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