ScanLog

ScanLog 8C PC Version User Manual

8C PC Version

8 Channel Universal Process Data Logger

with PC Software

User Manual
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CONTENTS
1. FRONT PANEL : LAYOUT AND OPERATION 1

2. BASIC OPERATION 2

3. OPERATOR PARAMETERS 5

4. ALARMS PARAMETERS 6

5. SUPERVISORY PARAMETERS 8

6. DEVICE CONFIGURATION 9

7. CHANNEL CONFIGURATION 10

8. ALARMS CONFIGURATION 15

9. RECORDER CONFIGURATION 16

10. RTC SETTINGS 17

11. UTILITIES 18

12. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 19

APPENDIX-A : DC LINEAR SIGNAL INTERFACE 22

APPENDIX-B : LOW / HIGH CLIPPING 24

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Section 1
FRONT PANEL : LAYOUT AND OPERATION

The front panel comprises of 72x40 mm (160x80 pixels) Monochrome Graphic LCD Display & membrane keys. Refer Figure
1.1 below.
Figure 1.1

PPI
Graphic 09/01/17 12:40:06
Readout 1 250.6 5 1.66
2 248.1 6 15.621 Keys
3 203 7 18
4 121.3 8 -5.78

ScanLog
8C PC Version

GRAPHIC READOUT
The Graphic Readout is a 80 X 160 Pixel Monochrome LCD Display. In Normal operation mode the Readout shows measured
Process Values for All 8 Channels & currents Date/Time. Alarm Status screen can be viewed using ‘Alarm Acknowledge’ Key.
The Scroll key can be used to view Recording Information & Stored Record.
In Set-up Mode, the Readout displays parameter names and values that can be edited using front keys.

KEYS
There are six tactile keys provided on the front panel for configuring the controller and setting-up the parameter values. The
Table 1.1 below lists each key (identified by the front panel symbol) and the associated function.

Table 1.1
Symbol Key Function

Press to scroll through various Process Information Screens in

Scroll
Normal Operation Mode.

Alarm Press to acknowledge / mute (if active) alarm output & to view
Acknowledge Alarm Status screen.

Press to decrease the parameter value. Pressing once

DOWN decreases the value by one count; keeping pressed speeds up
the change.

Press to increase the parameter value. Pressing once

UP increases the value by one count; keeping pressed speeds up
the change.

SET-UP Press to enter or exit set-up mode.

Press to store the set parameter value and to scroll to the next
ENTER parameter.

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Section 2
BASIC OPERATION

POWER-UP DISPLAY

Upon power-up the display shows the instrument’s Model Name (ScanLog 8C PC) and the Hardware & Firmware version
(Version 1.0.1.0) for 4 seconds. During this time the instrument runs through a self-chack sequence. Refer Figure 2.1.
Figure 2.1

ScanLog
8C PC
Version 1.0.1.0

RUN MODE

After the Power-up display sequence, the instrument enters into RUN Mode. This is the normal operation mode wherein the
instrument starts PV measurements, Alarm monitoring and Recording. The Display comprises of Main screen, Record
Information screen & Record View screens described below. These screens appear one-after-the-other upon pressing Scroll
key while in RUN Mode. The Alarm Status Screen is also available that can be viewed by pressing Alarm Acknowledge key.

Main Screen
Figure 2.2
Alarm Indicator
Calendar Date 09/01/17 12:40:06 Clock Time
(Date/Month/Year) (Hours:Minutes:Seconds)
1 250.6 5 1.66
2 248.1 6 15.621
3 203 7 18
Channel Name 4 121.3 8 -5.78 Measured Value

The Main Screen shows Channel Numbers (CH1, CH2, ....) along with corresponding Process Values, Calendar Date, Clock
Time and Alarm indicator as illustrated in Figure 2.2 above. The Alarm Indicator appears only if any one or more alarms are
active.

In case of measured value errors for Channels, the messages listed in Table 2.1 flash in place of process value as illustrated in
Figure 2.3.

Table 2.1 Figure 2.3

Message Error Type Cause 09/01/17 12:40:06
OPEN Sensor Open RTD / Thermocouple Broken / Open OPEN 1.66
1 5
OVR Over-range Process Value above Max. Specified Range 2 248.1 6 15.621
UNR Under-range Process Value below Min. Specified Range 3 203 7 18
4 121.3 8 UNR

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Channel Names Screen

This screen is shown upon pressing (Scroll) key from Main screen. This screen shows the user set Channel Names
mapped against the designators CH1 for Channel 1, CH2 for Channel 2 and so on. The 8 Channels are split in two screens.
Use Scroll key to move from first screen to the next. Refer figure 2.4 for example screens.

Figure 2.4

Channel Names Channel Names

** ** ** **
{ {
CH1 ACL1 Temp. CH5 ACL2 Temp.
Channel CH2 ACL1 Pressure CH6 ACL2 Pressure User Set
Designators Channel Names
CH3 ACL1 Flow Rate CH7 ACL2 Flow Rate
CH4 ACL1 Motor RPM CH8 ACL2 Motor RPM

Recording Information Screen

This screen is shown upon pressing (Scroll) key from Main screen. This screen shows the numbers of records that have
been stored in the memory sins last uploaded to the PC (New Records) and the numbers of records that can be stored in the
available free memory (Free Space).
Figure 2.5

* * Recording Info
New Records * *
2169
Free Space
4192134
Record View Screen

This screen is shown upon pressing (Scroll) key from Recording Information screen. This screen facilitates viewing the
stored New Records. The records can be scrolled for viewing using (UP) & (DOWN) keys. As depicted in Figure 2.6;
the record view screen shows one record at a time (along with Record Number) that comprises Process Value & Alarm Status
for Each Channel duly date / time stamped. Upon pressing the UP key while showing the last stored record, the first record is
shown. Similarly upon pressing the DOWN key while showing the first stored record, the last record is shown.

Figure 2.6
Record No = 264
09/01/17 11:40:26
1 19.1 5 19.4 A
2 19.3 A 6 20.8 A
3 18.8 7 19.3 Alarm Status
(Blank = Not Active)
4 18.8 8 19.4 A
Alarm Status
Process Value (A = Active)

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Alarm Status Screen

This screen is shown upon pressing (Alarm Acknowledge) key from Run Mode screen. This screen shows the alarm
status for all 4 alarms (A1 to A4) for each channel (CH1 to CH8). The symbol means active alarm.

Figure 2.7

ALARM STATUS
A1 A2 A3 A4 A1 A2 A3 A4
1 ... ... ... 5 ... ... ... ...
2 ... ... ... ... 6 ... ... ...
3 ... ... ... 7 ... ... ...
4 ... ... ... ... 8 ... ... ... ...
Channel Numbers

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Section 3
OPERATOR PARAMETERS

The Operator Parameter list includes Start / Stop command for batch (Slot) recording and allows viewing the balance slot time.
If batch recording feature is not enabled, selecting the operator parameter page returns to the Main screen.

The Figure 3.1 shows how to access Operator Parameters. The Example illustrates how to start batch recording.
Figure 3.1
22/09/16 10:40:06
SELECT PAGE >> BATCH START >>
CH1 CH2
26.0 67.4 Operator Paras No
CH3 CH4
27.2 27.2
Main Screen First (desired) First Parameter
Page
Press SET-UP Key Press ENTER Key
To open Operator
Parameter List

BATCH START >> BALANCE SLOT TIME>>

or Yes 5.00

Desired Value Next Parameter

Press UP/DOWN Keys Press ENTER Key

to adjust Parameter Value to store the New Value
& to move to Next Parameter

The Table 3.1 below described the Operator Parameters in detail.

Table 3.1

Parameter Description Settings

BATCH START
(Available if Batch Recording is selected)
This parameter is presented only if the batch is not already No
started. Yes
Set BATCH START command to ‘Yes’ to start recording the data.
This is usually issued at the begin of a batch process.

BALANCE SLOT TIME

(Available if Batch Recording is selected & if BATCH START
command is issued) Read Only
This is a read only value that shows the remaining Batch Time.

BATCH STOP
(Available if Batch Recording is selected)
This parameter is presented only if the batch is already started.
No
Through the Batch Recording automatically stops at the end of the Yes
set time interval; it may be desired to abort recording any time
during the batch. Set BATCH STOP command to ‘Yes’ to stop
recording the data and terminate the batch.

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Section 4
ALARM SETTINGS

The Figure 4.1 shows how to access Alarm Setting Parameters. The Example illustrates how to change the Alarm 2 setpoint
value for channel 2.

Figure 4.1

09/01/17 12:40:06
SELECT PAGE >> SELECT PAGE >>
1 250.6 5 1.66
2 248.1 6 15.621 or
Operator Paras Alarm Settings
3 203 7 18
4 121.3 8 -5.78

Main Screen First Page Next (desired)

Page
Press SET-UP Key Press UP/DOWN Keys Press ENTER Key
to select next Page To open Alarm
Settings List

SELECT CHANNEL >> SELECT CHANNEL >> SELECT ALARM>>

or or
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 AL1

First Parameter Desired Channel First Alarm (AL1)

in Alarm Settings
List Press UP/DOWN Keys Press ENTER Key Press UP/DOWN Keys
to select Channel Value to select Alarm to select Alarm Number
number

SELECT ALARM>> AL2 TYPE>> AL2 SETPOINT>>

or
AL2 Process Low 20.0

Desired Alarm First Parameter Desired Parameter

Number for Alarm 2 for Alarm 2
Press ENTER Key Press ENTER Key Press UP/DOWN Keys
to open AL2 to select desired to adjust Parameter Value
Parameter List parameter

AL2 SETPOINT>> AL2 HYSTERESIS>>

10.0 1.0

Desired Value Next Parameter

Press ENTER Key

to store the New Value
& to move to Next Parameter

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Table : 4.1

Settings
Parameter Description
(Default Value)
SELECT CHANNEL Channel - 1
Select the desired Channel Name whose Alarms parameters are to
to be set. Channel - 8

SELECT ALARM AL1, AL2, AL3, AL4

Select the desired Alarm Number whose parameters are to be set. (The actual available
options depends on the
numbers of Alarms
set per channel on
Alarm configuration page)

AL1 TYPE
The parameter name depends upon the Alarm selected (AL1
TYPE, AL2 TYPE, etc.).
None : None
Disable Alarm.
Process Low
Process Low : Process High
The Alarm activates when the PV equals or falls below the ‘Alarm
Setpoint’ value. (Default : None)

Process High :
The Alarm activates when the PV equals or exceeds the ‘Alarm
Setpoint’ value.

AL1 SETPOINT
The parameter name depends upon the Alarm selected (AL1 Min. to Max. of selected
Setpoint, AL2 Setpoint, etc.). input type range
(Default : 0)
Setpoint Value for ‘Process High’ or ‘Process Low’ Alarm.

AL1 HYSTERESIS
The parameter name depends upon the Alarm selected (AL1
Hysteresis, AL2 Hysteresis, etc.). 1 to 30000
(Default : 20)
This parameter Value sets a differential (dead) band between the
ON and OFF Alarm states.

AL1 INHIBIT
The parameter name depends upon the Alarm selected (AL1
Inhibit, AL2 Inhibit, etc.).
No
No : Yes
The Alarm is not suppressed during the start-up Alarm conditions.
(Default : No)
Yes :
The Alarm activation is suppressed until the PV is within Alarm
limits from the time the Recorder is switched ON.

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Section 5
SUPERVISORY CONFIGURATION

The Page Header ‘Spvr. Config’ encompasses a subset of Page Headers containing parameters that are set less frequently.
These parameters should only be accessible to Supervisory level and thus are protected by password. Upon entering the
appropriate password for the parameter ‘ENTER PASSCODE’ , the following list of Page Header is available.

1. Device Configuration (Device Config)

2. Channel Configuration (Channel Config)

3. Alarm Configuration (Alarm Config)

4. Recorder Configuration (Recorder Config)

5. RTC Settings (RTC Settings)

6. Utilites (Utilites)

The figure below illustrates how to access the parameters under the supervisory Page Header “Alarm Configuration”. The
parameters covered under each Page Header are described in detail in the following sections.

Figure 5.1

09/01/17 12:40:06
SELECT PAGE >> SELECT PAGE >>
1 250.6 5 1.66
2 248.1 6 15.621 or
Operator Paras Spvr. Config
3 203 7 18
4 121.3 8 -5.78

Main Screen First Page Desired Page

Press SET-UP Key Press UP/DOWN Keys Press ENTER Key

to select next Page

ENTER PASSCODE >> ENTER PASSCODE >> SELECT PAGE >>

or or
0 22 Device Config

Passcode Screen Correct Passcode First

Page Header

Press UP/DOWN Keys Press ENTER Key Press UP/DOWN Keys

to enter correct To access Page to select desired Page
passcode Header Header

SELECT PAGE >> ALARM / CHAN >>

Alarm Config 4

Desired First Parameter

Page Header under selected
Page Header
Press ENTER Key
To access parameters
for selected Page
Header

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Section 6
DEVICE CONFIGURATION

Table : 6.1

Settings
Parameter Description
(Default Value)

DELETE RECORDS No
Setting this command to ‘Yes’, erases all the records stored in the Yes
internal Memory. (Default : No)

RECORDER ID
This parameter assigns a unique identification number to the 1 to127
ScanLog which is then used in file naming system for downloading
(Default : 1)
the records to the PC.

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Section 7
CHANNEL CONFIGURATION

The Channel configuration parameters are listed in Table below and are generally required to be set only at the time of
installation.
Table : 7.1

Settings
Parameter Description
(Default Value)
ALL CHAN COMMON
In most applications the Data Logging Unit is used to monitor the
process values at different points within a closed space (Chamber,
Cold Room, etc). Thus the type of sensors and also the
measurement resolution used are Identical (Common) for all No
channels. This parameter facilitates eliminating repetitive settings Yes
for multiple channels in such cases. (Default : No)
Yes : The parameter values for Input type and Resolution are
applied to all channels.
No : The parameter values for Input type and Resolution need to
be set independently for each channel.

SELECT CHANNEL
Channel 1 to Channel 8
Refer Figure 7.1 (a) and 7.1 (b).

INPUT TYPE
Refer Table 7.2
Set the type of Thermocouple / RTD / DC Linear signal input type
connected to the selected channel. (Default : 0 to 10 V)

RESOLUTION
Set the process value indication resolution (decimal point). All the Refer Table 7.2
resolution based parameters (hysteresis, alarm setpoints etc.)
then follow this resolution setting.

SIGNAL LOW Input Type Settings Default

0 to 20 mA 0.00 to Signal High 0.00
(Applicable only for DC Linear Inputs)
4 to 20 mA 4.00 to Signal High 4.00
The transmitter output signal value corresponding to RANGE 0 to 80 mV 0.00 to Signal High 0.00
LOW process value. 0 to 1.25 V 0.000 to Signal High 0.000
0 to 5 V 0.000 to Signal High 0.000
Refer Appendix-A : DC Linear Signal Interface for details. 0 to 10 V 0.00 to Signal High 0.00
1 to 5 V 1.000 to Signal High 1.000

SIGNAL HIGH Input Type Settings Default

(Applicable only for DC Linear Inputs) 0 to 20 mA Signal Low to 20.00 20.00
4 to 20 mA Signal Low to 20.00 20.00
The transmitter output signal value corresponding to RANGE 0 to 80 mV Signal Low to 80.00 80.00
HIGH process value. 0 to 1.25 V Signal Low to 1.250 1.250
0 to 5 V Signal Low to 5.000 5.000
Refer Appendix-A : DC Linear Signal Interface for details. 0 to 10 V Signal Low to 10.00 10.00
1 to 5 V Signal Low to 5.000 5.000

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Settings
Parameter Description
(Default Value)
RANGE LOW
(Applicable only for DC Linear Inputs)
-30000 to +30000
The Process Value corresponding to the SIGNAL LOW value from
the transmitter. (Default : 0)

Refer Appendix-A : DC Linear Signal Interface for details.

RANGE HIGH
(Applicable only for DC Linear Inputs)

The Process Value corresponding to the SIGNAL HIGH value -30000 to +30000
from the transmitter. (Default : 1000)

Refer Appendix-A : DC Linear Signal Interface for details.

LOW CLIPPING
Disable
(Applicable only for DC Linear Inputs)
Enable
Refer Appendix-B. (Default : Disable)

LOW CLIP VAL

(Applicable only for DC Linear Inputs) -30000 to HIGH CLIP VAL
(Default : 0)
Refer Appendix-B.

HIGH CLIPPING Disable

(Applicable only for DC Linear Inputs)
Enable
Refer Appendix-B. (Default : Disable)

HIGH CLIP VAL

(Applicable only for DC Linear Inputs) LOW CLIP VAL to 30000
(Default : 1000)
Refer Appendix-B.

ZERO OFFSET
In many application, the measured PV at the input requires a
constant value to be added or subtracted to obtain a final process -30000 to +30000
value for removing sensor zero error or to compensate known
thermal gradient. This parameter is used to remove such errors. (Default : 0)

Actual (Displayed) PV = Measured PV + Offset for PV.

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Table 7.2

Option Range (Min. to Max.) Resolution & Unit

Type J (Fe-K) 0.0 to +960.0°C

Type K (Cr-Al) -200.0 to +1376.0°C

Type T (Cu-Con) -200.0 to +387.0°C

Type R (Rh-13%) 0.0 to +1771.0°C

1 °C
Type S (Rh-10%) 0.0 to +1768.0°C or
0.1 °C
Type B 0.0 to +1826.0°C

Type N 0.0 to +1314.0°C

Reserved for customer specific Thermocouple type not listed above. The
type shall be specified in accordance with the ordered (optional on request)
Thermocouple type.

1°C
RTD Pt100 -199.9 to +600.0°C or
0.1 °C
0 to 20 mA

4 to 20 mA -30000 to 30000 units

1
0 to 80 mV
0.1
Reserved 0.01

0 to 1.25 V 0.001
units
0 to 5 V

-30000 to 30000 units

0 to 10 V

1 to 5 V

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Figure 7.1(a)
All Channel Common = “YES”
For Thermocouple/RTD
For DC Input Type Input Type
Select Input Type

Set Resolution common to all Set Resolution common to all

Channels Channels

Select Channel for which Select Channel for which

D Parameter Values to be set Offset value is to be set

Set Signal Low Set Offset value for the

for the selected Channel selected Channel

Set Signal High

for the selected Channel

Set DC Range Low

for the selected Channel

Set DC Range High

for the selected Channel

Choose
No whether Low Clipping
A to be enabled for the
Channel B
Yes
Set the Low Clipping Value for Set the High Clipping Value for
the selected Channel the selected Channel

C
Choose
whether High Clipping No
A to be enabled for the
C
Set Offset value for the
Channel
selected Channel
Yes
B D

Note : Press PAGE Key to Revert to Main Display Mode.

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Figure 7.1(b)

All Channel Common = “NO”

D Select Channel
For Thermocouple/RTD
For DC Input Type
Input Type
Select Input Type

Set Resolution for the Set Resolution for the

Selected Channel Selected Channel

Set Signal Low Set Offset value for the

for the Selected Channel selected Channel

Set Signal High D

for the Selected Channel

Set DC Range Low

for the Selected Channel

Set DC Range High

for the Selected Channel

Choose
No whether Low Clipping
A to be enabled for
Selected Channel
B
Yes
Set the High Clipping Value
Set the Low Clipping Value for the Selected Channel
for the Selected Channel

C
Choose
whether High Clipping No
A to be enabled for C Set Offset value for the
Selected Channel selected Channel

Yes
D
B

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Section 8
ALARM CONFIGURATION

Table : 8.1

Settings
Parameter Description
(Default Value)
ALARMS/CHAN
The ScanLog 8C PC is provided with 4 independently settable soft
Alarms per channel. However, the actual number of Alarms 1 to 4
required per channel may vary from application to application. (Default : 4)
This parameter allows selecting the exact number of Alarms
required per channel.

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Section 9
RECORDER CONFIGURATION

Table : 9.1

Settings
Parameter Description
(Default Value)
NORMAL INTERVAL
The ScanLog 8C PC respects this parameter value for generating 0:00:00 (H:MM:SS)
periodic records when none of the channels is under Alarm. For to
e.g., If this parameter value is set to 0:00:30, then a new record is 2:30:00 (H:MM:SS)
generated every 30 Sec. if no channel is in Alarm.
(Default : 0:00:30)
Setting this parameter value to 0:00:00 disables normal recording.

ZOOM INTERVAL
The ScanLog 8C PC respects this parameter value for generating
0:00:00 (H:MM:SS)
periodic records when any one or more channels are under Alarm.
to
For e.g., If this parameter value is set to 0:00:10, then a new
2:30:00 (H:MM:SS)
record is generated every 10 Sec. whenever there is any
channel(s) is in Alarm. (Default : 0:00:10)
Setting this parameter value to 0:00:00 disables zoom recording.

ALRM TOGGL REC Disable

Set to ‘Enable’ if a record is to be generated every time the Alarm Enable
status for any of the channels is toggled (On-to-Off or Off-to-On). (Default : Enable)

RECORDING MODE
Continuous
The ScanLog 8C PC keeps generating records indefinitely. There
are no Start / Stop commands. Suitable for continuous processes. Continuous
Batch
Batch
(Default : Continuous)
The ScanLog 8C PC generates records over a preset time
interval. The recording begins upon issuance of Start command
and continues until the user set time interval is elapsed. Suitable
for batch processes.

BATCH TIME 0:01 (HH:MM)

(Available for Batch Recording Mode) to
250:00 (HHH:MM)
Sets the time period in Hours:Minutes for which the recording to
take place from the time the Start command is issued. (Default : 1:00)

BATCH START
BATCH STOP No
These two parameters are also available on Operator parameter Yes
list. Refer Section 3 : Operator Parameters.

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Section 10
RTC SETTING

Table : 10.1

Parameter Description Settings

TIME (HH:MM) 0.0

Set current clock time in Hrs:Min (24 Hours format). to
23:59

DATE
1 to 31
Set current calendar date.

MONTH
1 to 12
Set current calendar month.

YEAR
2000 to 2099
Set current calendar year.

UNIQUE ID NUMBER
Ignore this parameter as it is for Factory Use Only.

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Section 11
UTILITIES

Table : 11.1
Settings
Parameter Description
(Default Value)
LOCK/UNLOCK
This parameter allows locking and unlocking of Alarm Setting
parameters. Locking the parameters inhibits editing (modifying) of
Alarm parameters to prevent any inadvertent changes by the
operator.
No
The Parameters ‘Lock’ and ‘Unlock’ are mutually exclusive. When Yes
in locked condition, the instrument asks for UNLOCK (Yes / No).
Set the parameter to ‘Yes’ and the instrument returns to Main (Default : No)
Mode. Access this parameter again to set the value for UNLOCK
to ‘Yes’. The instrument returns to Main mode with lock open.
For locking, the parameter LOCK needs to be set to ‘Yes’ only
once.

FACTORY DEFAULT No
Setting this parameter to ‘Yes’, resets all parameters to their Yes
default values. (Default : No)

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Section 12
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING
MISHANDLING/NEGLIGENCE CAN RESULT
IN PERSONAL DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

The recorder is designed for installation in an enclosure which provides adequate protection against electric shock. Local
regulations regarding electrical installation should be rigidly observed. Consideration should be given to prevention of
Caution access to the Power Supply terminals by unauthorized personnel.

1. The user must rigidly observe the Local Electrical Regulations.

2. Do not make any connections to the unused terminals for making a tie-point for other wires (or for any other reasons) as
they may have some internal connections. Failing to observe this may result in permanent damage to the recorder.

3. Run power supply cables separated from the low-level signal cables (like Thermocouple, RTD, DC Linear Current /
Voltage, etc.). If the cables are run through conduits, use separate conduits for power supply cable and low-level signal
cables.

4. Use appropriate fuses and switches, wherever necessary, for driving the high voltage loads to protect the recorder from
any possible damage due to high voltage surges of extended duration or short-circuits on loads.

5. Take care not to over-tighten the terminal screws while making connections.

6. Make sure that the power supply is switched-off while making / removing any connections.

CONNECTION DIAGRAM
The Electrical Connection Diagram is shown on the Rear Side of the enclosure. Refer figure 12.1 (a) & (b) for the versions
without and with Alarm Relay outputs, respectively.

Figure 12.1 (a) : Without Alarm Relay Outputs

Analog Inputs

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55

CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 CH-5 CH-6 CH-7 CH-8

CH - X

RS485 Comm DC Excitation DC Excitation

85~265 VAC
Supply

DEV PC EX1 EX2

EX1 RTD
B B B B
+ - + - + - + - L N
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 24V 5V TC 21 22 23

EX2 V / mV

24V 5V
mA

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Figure 12.1 (b) : With Alarm Relay Outputs

Analog Inputs

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55

CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 CH-5 CH-6 CH-7 CH-8

EX 24V 5V
1 CH - X
2
RS485 Comm DC Excitation Alarm Outputs
85~265 VAC

Supply
DEV PC EX1 EX2
B B B B
Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 RTD
+ - + - + - + - NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC L N
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 TC 21 22 23

V / mV

mA

Input Channels

Each of the 8 input channels are identical from wiring connection viewpoint. For explanation purpose, the 4 terminals
pertaining to each channel have been marked as T1, T2 ,T3 & T4 in the following pages. The descriptions below apply to all the
channels with no deviations.
Figure 12.2(a)
Thermocouple AI - X
T1 T2 T3 T4
Connect Thermocouple Positive (+) to terminal T2 and Negative (-) to terminal T3 as shown in
Figure 12.2(a). Use the correct type of Thermocouple extension lead wires or compensating cable T1 T2 T3 T4
for the entire distance ensuring the correct polarity throughout. Avoid joints in the cable. TC

Figure 12.2(b)
RTD Pt100, 3-wire
AI - X
Connect single leaded end of RTD bulb to terminal T2 and the double leaded ends to terminals T3 T1 T2 T3 T4

and T4 (interchangeable) as shown in Figure 12.2(b). Use copper conductor leads of very low
resistance ensuring that all 3 leads are of the same gauge and length. Avoid joints in the cable. T1 T2 T3 T4
RTD

Figure 12.2(c)
DC Linear Voltage (mV / V) AI - X
T1 T2 T3 T4
Use a shielded twisted pair with the shield grounded at the signal source for connecting mV / V
source. Connect common (-) to terminal T3 and the signal (+) to terminal T2, as shown in Figure
T1 T2 T3 T4
12.2(c).
mV / V

Figure 12.2(d)
DC Linear Current (mA) AI - X
T1 T2 T3 T4
Use a shielded twisted pair with the shield grounded at the signal source for connecting mA source.
Connect common (-) to terminal T3 and the signal (+) to terminal T2. Also short terminals T1 & T2.
Refer Figure 12.2(d). T1 T2 T3 T4
mA

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ALARM OUTPUTS Figure 12.3

Relay 1 (Terminals : 9, 10, 11)
Relay X
Relay 2 (Terminals : 12, 13, 14)
T1 T2 T3
Relay 3 (Terminals : 15, 16, 17)
Relay 4 (Terminals : 18, 19, 20) NO C NC

Potential-free Relay changeover contacts N/O (Normally Open), C (Common) & NC (Normally Close) T1 T2 T3

rated 2A/240 VAC (resistive load) are provided as Relay outputs. Use external auxiliary device like
contactor with appropriate contact rating for driving the actual load.

5 VDC / 24 VDC Excitation Voltage (Terminals : 5, 6, 7, 8)

If ordered, the Instrument is supplied with none, one or two excitation voltage outputs. Both the excitation outputs are factory
configured for either 5VDC @ 15 mA or 24VDC @ 83 mA. The ‘+’ and ‘-’ terminals are for voltage ‘Source’ and ‘Return’ paths,
respectively.

The availability of Excitation Voltages, as per order, are indicated (with a ) on the connection diagram label as shown in the
figures 12.4 below.
Figure 12.4

DC Excitation

EX1 EX 24V 5V
24V 5V
1
2
EX2
24V 5V

PC COMMUNICATION PORT (Terminals 3, 4)

The PC Communication Port is RS485. Use appropriate protocol converter (say, RS485 - RS232 or USB - RS485) for
interfacing with PC.

For reliable noise free communication, use a pair of twisted wires inside screened cable. The wire should have less than 100
ohms / km nominal DC resistance (Typically 24 AWG or thicker). Connect the terminating resistor (Typically 100 to 150 ohm)
at one end to improve noise immunity.

DEVICE COMMUNICATION PORT (Terminals 1, 2)

Not used. Do not make any connections.

Figure 12.5
POWER SUPPLY 2 Pole Power Supply Terminals
Isolating Switch
Fuse
As standard, the module is supplied with power Line
connections suited for 85 to 264 VAC line supply. Use well- L
insulated copper conductor wire of the size not smaller
than 0.5mm² for power supply connections ensuring proper Neutral
N
polarity as shown in Figure 12.5. The module is not
provided with fuse and power switch. If necessary, mount Earth
them separately. Use a time lag fuse rated 1A @ 240 VAC.

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APPENDIX A
DC LINEAR SIGNAL INTERFACE

This appendix describes the parameters required to interface process transmitters that produce Linear DC Voltage (mV/V) or
Current (mA) signals in proportion to the measured process values. A few examples of such transmitters are;

1. Pressure Transmitter producing 4 to 20 mA for 0 to 5 psi

2. Relative Humidity Transmitter producing 1 to 4.5 V for 5 to 95 %RH

3. Temperature Transmitter producing 0 to 20 mA for -50 to 250 °C

The instrument (indicator / controller / recorder) that accepts the linear signal from the transmitter computes the measured
process value by solving the mathematical equation for Straight-Line in the form:

Y = mX + C
Where;

Process Value
X : Signal Value from Transmitter

C
+
X
Y : Process Value Corresponding to Signal Value X

m
ΔY

=
Y
C : Process Value Corresponding to X = 0 (Y-intercept)
ΔX
m : Change in Process Value per unit Change in Signal Value (Slope) m = ΔY / ΔX
C

Transmitter Signal X

As is evident from the aforementioned transmitter examples, different transmitters produce signals varying both in Type
(mV/V/mA) and Range. Most PPI instruments, thus, provide programmable Signal Type and Range to facilitate interface with
a variety of transmitters. A few industry standard signal types and ranges offered by the PPI instruments are: 0-80mV, 0-5 V, 1-
5 V, 0-10V, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, etc.

Also, the output signal range (e.g. 1 to 4.5 V) from different transmitters corresponds to different process value range (e.g. 5 to
95 %RH); the instruments thus also provide facility for programming the measured process value range with programmable
Resolution.

The linear transmitters usually specify two signal values (Signal Low and Signal High) and the corresponding Process Values
(Range Low and Range High). In the example Pressure Transmitter above; the Signal Low, Signal High, Range Low & Range
High values specified are: 4 mA, 20 mA, 0 psi & 5 psi, respectively.

In summary, the following 6 parameters are required for interfacing Linear Transmitters:

1. Input Type : Standard DC Signal Type in which the transmitter signal range fits (e.g. 4-20 mA)

2. Signal Low : Signal value corresponding to Range Low process value (e.g. 4.00 mA)

3. Signal High : Signal value corresponding to Range High process value (e.g. 20.00 mA)

4. PV Resolution : Resolution (least count) with which to compute process value (e.g. 0.01)

5. Range Low : Process value corresponding to Signal Low value (e.g. 0.00 psi)

6. Range High : Process value corresponding to Signal High value (e.g. 5.00 psi)

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The following examples illustrate appropriate parameter value selections.

Example 1: Pressure Transmitter producing 4 to 20 mA for 0 to 5 psi

Y (psi)
Presume the pressure is to be measured
Range High 5.00 with 0.01 Resolution, that is 0.00 to 5.00 psi.

Input Type : 4-20 mA

Signal Low : 4.00 mA
Signal High : 20.00 mA
PV Resolution : 0.01
Range Low : 0.00
Range Low 0.00 X (mA)
4.00 20.00 Range High : 5.00
Signal Low Signal High

Example 2: Relative Humidity Transmitter producing 1 to 4.5 V for 5 to 95 %RH

Y (% RH)
Presume the humidity is to be measured
with 0.1 Resolution, that is 0.0 to 100.0 %.
Range High 95.0
Input Type : 0-5 V
Signal Low : 1.000 V
Signal High : 4.500 V
Range Low 5.0 PV Resolution : 0.1
Range Low : 5.0
0 X (V)
0 1.000 4.500 5 Range High : 95.0
Signal Low Signal High

Example 3: Temperature Transmitter producing 0 to 20 mA for -50 to 250 °C

Y (°C)
Presume the Temperature is to be measured
Range High 250.0
with 0.1 Resolution, that is -50.0 to 250.0°C.

Input Type : 0-20 mA

Signal Low : 0.00 mA
Signal High : 20.00 mA
PV Resolution : 0.1
0 X (mA)
20.00
Range Low : -50.0
Signal High Range High : 250.0
Range Low -50.0 0.00
Signal Low

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APPENDIX B
LOW / HIGH CLIPPING

For mA/mV/V inputs the measured PV is a scaled value between the set values for ‘PV Range Low’ and ‘PV Range High’
parameters corresponding to the Signal Minimum and Signal Maximum values respectively. Refer Appendix A.

The Figure B.1 below illustrates an example of flow rate measurement using a transmitter / transducer producing a signal
range of 4 - 20 mA corresponding to 0.0 to 100.0 Liters per Minute (LPM).

Figure B.1
Y
Flow Rate (0 - 100.0 LPM)

(20mA, 100.0)

X
(4mA, 0.0)
(0mA, -25.0) Transducer Signal (4 - 20 mA)

If this transmitter is to be used for a system having a flow rate range of 0.0 to 75.0 LPM then the actual useful signal range from
the example transmitter is 4 mA (~ 0.0 LPM) to 16 mA (~ 75.0 LPM) only. If no Clipping is applied on the measured flow rate
then the scaled PV will also include ‘out-of-range’ values for the signal values below 4 mA and above 16 mA (may be due to
open sensor condition or calibration errors). These out-of-range values can be suppressed by enabling the Low and/or High
Clippings with appropriate Clip values as shown in figure B.2 below.

Figure B.2
Y
Scaled PV (0 - 100.0 LPM)

High Clipping Parameter Values

(16mA, 75.0)
(20mA, 75.0) PV Range Low : 0.0
PV Range High : 100.0
Low Clipping
Enable Low Clipping : Yes
Low Clip Value : 0.0
Enable High Clipping : Yes
(0mA, 0.0) High Clip Value : 75.0
X
(4mA, 0.0)

Transducer Signal (4 - 20 mA)

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