DPS

DIGITAL PANEL INDICATOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

170.MAN.DPS.E00 0,5.5 - 97 / 3 B
DIMENSIONS AND PANEL CUT-OUT

+ 0.8 mm
- 0.0 mm

+ 0.8 mm
- 0.0 mm

HORIZONTAL MOUNTING : Min distance between cut outs : 20 mm

PACKING OF MORE INSTRUMENT IN A SINGLE CUT OUT (max 10 instruments): The total dimension of the cut out is the addition of the
front dimensions minus 3 mm. Vertical dimension of the cut out = ( n x 48 ) - 3 mm where n is the number of instruments to be packed.

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CONTENTS

SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION 5 INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION Page 5 PROCEDURE
1.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 5 5.1 DIP SWITCHES LOCATION 43
1.3 OPTIONS 8 5.2 GENERAL GUIDE LINES FOR CALIBRATION 44
1.4 CODING 9 5.3 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE 44
1.5 LABELS 10
SECTION 6 DEFAULT PARAMETERS SETTING
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 6.1 PRELIMINARY 54
2.1 MOUNTING 12 6.2 DEFAULT PARAMETERS SETTING 54
2.2 WIRING GUIDE LINES 13 6.3 DEFAULT CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS 54
6.4 DEFAULT CALIBRATION PARAMETERS 55
SECTION 3 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 6.5 DEFAULT OPERATIVE PARAMETERS 55
3.1 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 24
3.2 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 27 SECTION 7 ERROR MESSAGES
7.1 OUT OF RANGE 56
SECTION 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7.2 OPEN INPUT CIRCUIT 56
4.1 PRELIMINARY 40 7.3 ERRORS 56
4.2 OPERATIVE MODE 40 7.4 ERROR DESCRIPTIONS 57

APPENDIX A 62

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SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

1.21 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 INTRODUCTION Case : PC/ABS black color; self-extinguishing degree : V-0
The DPS is a family of digital panel indicators developed with a according to UL.
variety of features for the solution of field problems. Front panel : IP 54 protection (IEC 529 and CEI 70-1).
As part of ERO ELECTRONIC background, this family also Installation :panel mounting by means of tie rods.
maintains a high standard in quality, reliability and man/machine Instrument removable from case by screwdriver help
interface simplicity, but it encompasses performance typically built Plug in construction :PC boards are assembled by snap in action
in very expensive instruments. for easy inspection and replacement of all boards.
Features like frequency input, switching power supply, square root Rear terminal block: with screw terminals and completed with
extraction on the input variable, linearization by keyboard with the identification labels, connection diagrams and safety rear cover.
setting of 9 breakpoints (10 segments), max. value data hold, min. Dimensions: DIN 43700 48 x 96 mm, depth 149 mm.
value data hold and analog retransmission of the displayed value Cut-out : 45 x 92 mm +0,8 mm - 0,0 mm.
offer the widest range of possible application. Weight : 600 g max.
Displays: LCD with high brightness solid state back lighter
The two color custom integrated display with 4 numerical digit, 2 numerical display: 4 digits, 7 segments with decimal point,
alphanumerical characters and 6 indicators, is an example of the 14.5 mm high, from -1999 to 9999.
particular attention given to the design of the man/machine alphanumerical display:2 digits, 16 segments with
interface. decimal point, 9 mm high,
Front indicators: AL1- AL2- PK H- PK L- LOCK- REM.
The DPS comes with a complete availability of ranges from thermo- Power supply: 100V to 240V AC 50/60Hz (-15% to +10% of the
couple, RTD and mA, digital filter, two logic inputs, two independent nominal value).or 24 V AC/D.C ( +10% of the nominal value).
alarms and it can be also supplied with serial communication interface Power consumption : 8 VA max.
and a galvanically isolated auxiliary power supply. Insulation resistance: > 100 MΩ according to IEC 348.
Dielectric strength: 1500 V in accordance with IEC 348.

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Conversion: dual slope integration. Standard ranges: see table, others on request.
Resolution: 25000 counts Calibration : according to IEC 584-1 (if not specified)
Sampling time: 100 ms typical. STANDARD RANGES TABLE
Display updating time: 400 ms typical. TC
Accuracy: + 0.1 % fsv + 1 digit @ 25 °C ambient temperature. Ranges NOTE
type
Common mode rejection ratio: 120 dB @ 50/60 Hz.
Normal mode rejection ratio: 60 dB @ 50/60 Hz. B +32 / +3300 °F 0 / +1820 °C (1)
Noise immunity: according to IEC 801-4, level 3 E -328 / +1470 °F -199.9 /+800.0 °C
Temperature drift: < 200 ppm/°C on fsv (CJ excluded)
Ambient temperature: 0 to 50 °C. J -328 / +1830 °F -199.9 /+999.9 °C
Storage temperature : -20 to +70 °C Fe-CuNi -328 / +1650 °F -199.9 /+900.0 °C DIN 43710-1977
Humidity: 20 to 85% RH, non condensing. K -328 / +2500 °F -199.9 / +1370 °C (2)
Protections:1) WATCH DOG circuit for automatic restart. R -58 / +3200 °F -50 / +1760 °C
2) DIP SWITCHES for protection against tampering of
configuration and calibration parameters. S -58 / +3200 °F -50 / +1760 °C
T -328 / +750 °F -199.9 /+400.0 °C
Cu-CuNi -328 / +1110 °F -199.9 /+600.0 °C DIN 43710-1977
1.2.2 INPUTS N +32 / +2550 °F 0 / +1400 °C
Inputs: 4 type of inputs are available:
W +32 / +4190 °F 0 / +2310 °C
A) Thermocouple: B - E - J - Fe/Cu Ni - K - N - R - S - T - Cu/Cu
Ni - W - W3 - W5 -PLATINEL - Ni/Ni 18%Mo. W3 +32 / +4190 °F 0 / +2310 °C ASTM - E988/84
Type of TC and °C/°F programmable. W5 +32 / +4190 °F 0 / +2310 °C ASTM - E988/84
External resistance: 100 Ω max, with maximum error 0.1% of span. Ni/Ni-Mo +32 / +2192 °F 0 / +1200 °C GE Co.
Cold junction: automatic compensation 0 to 50 °C. Platinel II +14 / +2550 °F -10 / +1400 °C GHOST
Burn out: up scale or down scale programmable.
Input impedance: > 1 MΩ 1) Accuracy and resolution guaranteed from 300 °C (570 °F)
2) Resolution 1/10 °C up to 999.9 °C

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B) Linear input C) RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector)
Input type: See table below Input: for RTD Pt100 Ω and Ni 100 Ω, 3 wire connection with °C/°F
Readout: keyboard programmable between -1999 and +9999. selectable by front pushbuttons.
Linearization: input signal may be linearized by setting up to 9 Input circuit: current injection (100 µA).
breakpoints (10 segments) on the input span. Line resistance: automatic compensation up to 3 Ω/wire with no
Square root estraction: programmable measurable error.
Decimal point : programmable in any position. Calibration: according to DIN 43760
Burn out: Up scale for 12-60 mV inputs; Standard ranges: see table
down scale for 4-20 mA, 1-5 V and 2-10 V. Burn out: up scale or down scale programmable for open circuit of one
It is not detectable for the other ranges. or more wires.

STANDARD RANGES TABLE STANDARD RANGES TABLE

Input Input Ranges

Input inpedance Accuracy type
type

0 - 20 mA 3 Ω RTD Pt 100 Ω - 328 / + 1560 °F - 199.9 / + 850.0 °C

4 - 20 mA 3 Ω RTD Ni 100 Ω - 76 / + 660 °F - 60.0 / + 350.0 °C
0 - 60 mV > 800 kΩ
12 - 60 mV > 800 kΩ 0.1 % + 1 digit
0- 5 V > 200 kΩ @ 25°C
1- 5 V > 200 kΩ
0 - 10 V > 200 kΩ
2 - 10 V > 200 kΩ

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1.2.3 ALARMS 1.2.4 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Number of alarms: two independent Peaks detection : visualization of the max. and min. value meas-
Threshold: from 0 to 100 % of the readout span. ured by the instrument
Hysteresis: programmable from 0.1 to 5.0 % of the readout span. Digital filter: it is possible to set a digital filter on the displayed value
Type of alarm: High or low alarms programmable. with a time constant of 0.4, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 s. This filter can be set for
NOTE : The alarm becomes active at the alarm threshold value and analog retransmission and alarms threshold also.
will be reset at the alarm threshold value plus or minus the Logic input: one input by contact for manual reset of the alarms
hysteresis value, according to the alarm type. or HOLD function enable.
Reset: Automatic or Manual, programmable.
The manual reset of the alarms is possible by front Safety lock: for protection of the alarms threshold values.
pushbuttons individually or by external contact collectively.
Alarm outputs: two relays, SPST, NC or NO selectable by
jumpers.
Contact rating:2A - 30 V DC or 0.6 A - 110 V DC or 0.5 A - 250 V
AC, on resistive load or 0.3 A - 110 V DC on inductive load. 1.3 OPTIONS
Relay status: relay energized in no alarm condition.
Digital filter: it is possible to set, on the alarm function, a digital filter 1.3.1 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE
with the same time constant chosen for the redout. Type: RS-485 optoisolated.
Alarms indication: AL1 and AL2 indicators lit for alarm ON status. Communication type: bi-directional.
Protocol: "Polling/Selecting"
Baud rate: from 150 baud to 19200 baud.
Format: 7 bits + parity bit
8 bits + parity bit
8 bits without parity bit
Parity: odd or even
Stop bit: one

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1.3.2 ANALOG RETRANSMISSION MODEL 1.4 CODING
Isolated analog retransmission of the displayed value. DPS = Digital panel indicator
Scaling: programmable between -1999 and 9999
Output type: 1) 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA, max. load 500 Ω, optoisolated POWER SUPPLY
2) 0-10 V, minimum load 5000 Ω, optoisolated 3 = 100 to 240 V AC
Selection: between 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA and 0-10 V by internal jumper 5 = 24 V AC/DC
and frontal keyboard.
Resolution : max. 0.1 % of the output span. INPUTS
Accuracy: 0.2 % of the output span (@ 25°C). 9 = TC, mV, V, mA, RTD
Temperature drift: < 100 ppm/°C.
Digital filter: it is possible to set a digital filter on the retransmitted
value with a time constant equal to the time constant selected for the ALARMS
readout value. 1 = 2 alarms
NOTE: The analog retransmission excludes the serial interface op-
tion. OPTIONS
1 = Auxiliary power supply
2 = Analog retransmission (mA) + auxiliary
power supply
1.3.3 AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY 3 = RS-485 + Auxiliary power supply
Isolation: galvanically isolated from instrument input and output. 4 = RS-485
Voltage output: 5, 10, 12 or 24 V DC selectable by jumpers. 5 = Analog retransmission (mA)
Accuracy : + 5 %
Max. power: 0.5 W

DPS _ 9 1 1 _ 0 0

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1.5 LABELS

1.5.1 IDENTIFICATION LABEL MODEL

The instrument identification label , see Fig. 1.1, is located externally DPS STATUS: XX XX
on the top rear of the housing.
It contains the following information:
3 POWER SUPPLY: 100/240 V AC
a) The instrument Model Number on the left side column. 9 INPUT : TC - RTD - MV - MA -V
The model number includes the instrument code which allows the 1
instrument functions to be determined. Each code item contains a 1 2 ALARMS
brief description. A complete description of all the code items can 3 RS 485 + AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY
be found in chapter 1.5.

b) The instrument Serial Number on the bottom line.

1.5.2 ABRIDGED LABELS SERIAL NUMBER: XX.XX.XXX XXXXX

MADE IN ITALY
Two abridged labels are provided to allow the instrument parts to be
identified.
They are located : (a) on the bottom of the card and display plastic
support; (b) internally on the bottom front of the housing.
Fig. 1.1 INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION LABEL
The abridged labels contain the Model Number and the Serial Number
only.

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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 MOUNTING

Select a mounting location where there is

minimum vibration and the ambient
temperature must be between 0 and
50 °C.
The instrument can be mounted on a
panel up to 15 mm thick with a cut out of
45 x 92 mm +0.8 mm
-0 mm
Remove the two mounting brackets from
both sides of the
instrument, and insert the instrument
through the panel cut-out.
While holding the instrument against the
panel, insert the mounting brackets and
lock them by using a screwdriver until the
instrument is held against the panel (see
Fig. 2.1).

Fig. 2.1 HOW TO INSERT THE INSTRUMENT

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2.2 WIRING GUIDE LINES A) POWER LINE

Connections are to be made with the instrument housing installed in

its proper location.
100 V to 120 V AC
9 or 24 V AC/DC

22 21 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 LINE NEUTRAL
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A L2C
C/C'

AL1C
B /B '

A/A'

A L2
AL1
REMOTE VDC
EARTH PWS
mA SUPPLY 11
V
M0248-01
RTD
LOGIC
mA/V
INPUT
LN

T/C
Fig. 2.3 POWER LINE WIRING
11 1 9 7 6 5 4 3 mV
1

NOTE: 1) Before connecting the instrument to the power supply,

make sure that line voltage corresponds to lateral label
indication.
2) Terminal 11 must be connected to earth.
3) To avoid electric shock, connect power supply at the end
Fig. 2.2 REAR TERMINAL of the wiring procedure only.
4) The power supply input has no fuse protection.
Please, provide it externally.

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B) INPUTS

1 3 4 1 3 4

1 3 1 3 Fig. 2.5 RTD INPUT WIRING

NOTE: Don’t run RTD wires together with power cables.

Fig. 2.4 THERMOCOUPLE INPUT WIRING If shielded cable is used, the shield must be grounded at one
point only.
NOTE: Don’t run input wires together with power cables. Use copper wires with appropriate size (see "PRODUCT
Use proper compensating cable preferably shielded (see SPECIFICATIONS").
Table 1). The resistance of the 3 wires must be the same.
If shielded cable is used, the shield must be grounded at one
point only. Any external components (like zener barriers etc..) connected
Pay attention to the line resistance; a high line resistance between sensor and input terminals may cause errors in measure-
may cause measurement errors (see PRODUCT SPECIFI- ment due to excessive and/or not balanced line resistance or
CATIONS). possible leakage currents.

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TABLE 1: THERMOCOUPLE COMPENSATING CABLE COLOUR CODES.
Thermocouple British American German French
Material BS 1843 ANSI MC 96.1 DIN 43710 NFE 18-001
T Copper + White + Blue + Red + Yellow
Constantan - Blue - Red - Brown - Blue
Blue Blue Brown Blue
J Iron + Yellow + White + Red + Yellow
Constantan - Blue - Red - Blue - Black
Black Black Blue Black
K Nichel Chromium + Brown + Yellow + Red + Yellow
Nichel Aluminium - Blue - red - Green - Purple
Red Yellow Green Yellow
R Platinum/ Platinum + Wite + Black + Red + White
13% Rhodium - Blue - Red - White - Green
Green Green White Green
S Platinum/ Platinum + White + Black + Red + White
10% Rhodium - Blue - red - White - Green
Green Green White Green
E Chromel + Brown + Violet - -
Constantan - blue - Red - -
Brown Violet - -
B Platinum 30% Rh - + Grey - -
Platinum 6 % Rh - - Red - -
Grey
N Nicrosil / Nisil - - - -

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2-wire transmitter without power supply 2-wire transmitter with power supply 4-wire transmitter with power supply

OUT POWER
_ _ + _ _
+ + +

4 3 3 4 16 17 3 4 16 17

Fig 2.6 mA INPUT WIRING

NOTE: Don’t run input wires together with power cables.

If shielded cable is used, the shield should be grounded at one point only (see fig. 2.6).

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2-wire transmitter 4-wire transmitter 2-wire transmitter 4-wire transmitter
without power supply with power supply without power supply with power supply

OUT POWER OUT POWER

_ _ _ _ _ _
+ + + + + +

1 3 4 3
3 1 16 17 3 4 16 17
Fig. 2.7 mV INPUT WIRING Fig. 2.8 V INPUT WIRING

NOTE: Don’t run input wires toghether with power cables. NOTE: Don’t run input wires toghether with power cables.
Use proper cable preferably shielded. Use proper cable preferably shielded.
If shielded cable is used, the shield must be grounded at If shielded cable is used, the shield must be grounded at
one point only. one point only.
Pay attention to the line resistance; a high line resistance Pay attention to the line resistance; a high line resistance
may cause measurement errors. may cause measurement errors.

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C) EXTERNAL ALARM RESET OR HOLD FUNCTION E) OUTPUTS

It is possible to reset both alarms of the instrument or hold the E.1 ALARMS RELAY OUTPUT
measured value by an external switch.

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6

14
7

Fig. 2.11 ALARM 1 RELAY WIRING

Fig. 2.9 - EXTERNAL ALARM RESET WIRING
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D) LOCAL / REMOTE OPERATION

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It is possible to operate the instrument in local mode or in remote
mode. When the instrument is in remote mode it is under the control
of a serial link. Fig. 2.12 ALARM 2 RELAY WIRING

18 The relay output is an SPST relay, protected with snubber network.

The contact ratings are: 2 A / 30 V DC on resistive load or
0.6 A / 110 V DC on resistive load or
19 0.5 A / 250 V AC on resistive load or
0.3 A / 110 V DC on inductive load.
Fig. 2.10 LOCAL / REMOTE WIRING The number of operations is 2 x 105 at specified rating.

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E 1. INDUCTIVE LOADS
LOAD C R RESISTOR RESIST. AND
Switching inductive loads, high voltage transients may occur. CURRENT (µF) (Ω) POWER (W) CAPAC. VOLTAGE
These transients may damage the internal contacts, PCB or affect
the performance of the instrument. In this care an external snubber
network should be connected across the terminals as near as < 40 mA 0.0022 100 1/2 260 VA.C.
possible to the terminals (see Fig. 2.13). < 150 mA 0.1 22 2 260 VA.C.
NO C < 0.5 A 0.33 47 2 260 VA.C.

The same problem may occur when a switch is used in series with
C the internal contacts as shown in Fig. 2.14
R

NC C
C C
R
POWER
C C LINE
R
LOAD
NC
R
Fig. 2.14
Fig. 2.13 EXTERNAL PROTECTION FOR INDUCTIVE LOAD
GREATER THAN 40 mA AC In this case it should be better to protect the switch also as shown in
The value of capacitor (C) and resistor (R) are shown in the following Fig. 2.14. Anyway the cable involved in relay output wiring must be
table. as far away as possible from input or communication cables.

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E 1.2 EXTERNAL LOADS WITH VERY LOW HOLDING E.2 ANALOG RE-TRANSMISSION
CURRENT

It may happen that the current flowing through the snubber network,
when the contact is open, is sufficient to energize the external load
(normally a contactor).
A similar problem may occur when driving solid state relay with _
the internal relay of the instrument. 22
The current flowing through the snubber network may keep the LOAD
voltage across the SSR higher than the cutoff level. +
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In this case it is better to remove the snubber network or to connect,
across the load, a resistor of appropriate value and power rating.

Fig. 2.15 ANALOG RE-TRANSMISSION WIRING

NOTES : 1) for mA output the maximum load impedance is 500 Ω.

2) For V output the minimum load impedance is 5000 Ω.

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E.3 SERIAL INTERFACE
I
N A/A' A'/A
RS-485 interface allows to connect up to 31 instrument with the 20 M
S
remote master unit. See Fig. 2.17. A
T
B/B' B'/B S
R 21
I T
U
N A/A' A'/A E
20 M M COMMON
S 22 R
A E
T
B/B' B'/B S N
R 21
T T
U
M E
COMMON
E 22 R
I
N
N
T 20
S
T
Fig. 2.16 - RS-485 WIRING R 21
U
The cable length must not exceed 1.5 km at 9600 BAUD. M
NOTE: The following report describes the signal sense of the voltage E 22
appearing across the interconnection cable as defined by EIA N
for RS-485. T
a) The ” A ” terminal of the generator shall be negative with respect
to the ” B ” terminal for a binary 1 (MARK or OFF) state. Fig. 2.17 - CONNECTION OF THE INSTRUMENTS (MAX 31) TO
b) The ” A ” terminal of the generator shall be positive with respect THE MASTER UNIT BY INTERFACE COMMUNICA-
to the ” B ” terminal for a binary 0 (SPACE or ON) TION TYPE RS-485

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 I
N Logic voltage
S 18 M
T (A) A
R B S
19
U T
M E
SERIAL INTERFACE
E R
N
T

Fig. 2.18 - LOCAL/REMOTE CONTACT WIRING

A contact on the rear terminal block (terminals 18 and 19) is used

to switch the instrument control from a master device to local mode
or viceversa.
In case of emergency, the operator must regain control on the
instrument by a switch (B) connected in series to the master
control (A) and positioned near the instrument.
The switch should have a minimum rating of 0.5 mA - 12 V DC.

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SECTION 3 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION

3.1 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

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3.1.1 INDICATORS 3.1.2 DISPLAYS

AL 1 - AL 2 NUMERICAL DISPLAY
Indicator OFF = no alarm condition
Indicator ON = alarm condition The numerical display shows continuously the process variable in
eng. units.
During configuration and calibration set up, this display is used, in
PK H addition to the alphanumerical display, to show the parameters
Indicator OFF = instrument shows the measured value name and the relative value.
Indicator ON = instrument shows the "Peak high" value
ALPHANUMERICAL DISPLAY

PK L The alphanumerical display normally shows the engineering unit of

Indicator OFF = instrument shows the measured value the displayed value.
Indicator ON = instrument shows "Peak low" value During configuration and calibration set up, this display is used, in
addition to the numerical display, to show the parameters name
and the relative value.
LOCK
Indicator OFF = alarms threshold protection disabled
Indicator ON = alarms threshold protection enabled

REM
Indicator OFF = setting by serial communication interface
disabled
indicator ON = setting by serial communication interface
enabled
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3.1.3 KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION

To increase the parameter value or R Alarm 1 manual reset

select peak high visualization
+

To decrease the parameter value or R Alarm 2 manual reset

+
select peak low visualization

To select all the parameters .

Pushing the F pushbutton the parameters will be R F They are used to reset peak high
F + and peak low and restart the peak
shown sequentially on the displays and, at the
same time, the value of the previous parameter will detection procedure.
be stored.

During configuration and calibration procedures

R and alarm threshold setting it is used to scroll back They are used to start the default
+ parameters loading procedure.
the parameters without memorization of the new
values.

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3.2 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION

For configuration procedure, the internal DIP SWITCHES, mounted

on CPU card, must be positioned as follows:

SW1 = OFF
SW2 = ON

ON

Fig. 3.1

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3.2.1 PRELIMINARY HARDWARE SETTINGS

Before reassembling the instrument, make sure that all the

necessary hardware settings are made as detailed below:

For the input selection, the dip switches

V2 must be setted as follows
V2 dip dip dip dip
OUT 1 2 3 4

V OFF OFF OFF OFF

mA/TC/mV OFF OFF ON ON

RTD ON ON OFF OFF

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 For alarms output, J250 and J251 must be setted as follows: For auxiliary power supply set the jumpers J232, J233, J234, J235
and J236 as follows:
OUT 5V 10 V 12 V 24 V
Pos. output output output output

J232 close open open open

J233 open close open open
J234 open open close open
J235 open open open close
Contact NC NO
J236 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
AL 1 J250 = 1-2 J250 = 2-3

AL 2 J251= 1-2 J251 = 2-3

NOTE : the alarm relays are

energized in no alarm condition.

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For analog retransmission, set the jumpers J104, J105 and J107
as follows:

J107 J104 J105

Voltage output

J107 J104 J105

mA output

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3.2.2 CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE 3.2.3 PARAMETERS LIST
The following is the complete parameters sequence.
Once the internal dip switches have been positioned as described Some parameters may not be shown according to the previous
in Fig. 3.1 proceed as follows: parameters setting.

1. The display will show "COnF"

NOTE: at this point it is possible to start the default parameter 1) POWER SUPPLY FREQUENCY
loading procedure as detailed at section 6 The display will show "LInE" followed by:
50 = 50 Hz
2. Push F pushbutton. The instrument shows the first parameter 60 = 60 Hz
code and the relative value. Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the required frequency value.
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the
3. To modify this value push ▲ or ▼ to obtain the desired setting. next parameter.

When the display shows the new desired setting, push F pushbut-
ton to store the value and go to the next parameter. 2) INPUT TYPE
It is possible to go back in the parameter sequence by using R The display will show "InP." followed by:
pushbutton but, after parameters modification, push the F pushbut- TC = thermocouple input (go to step 3)
ton otherwise the new value will not be stored (the storage is made RT = RTD input (go to step 3a)
only when the F pushbutton is depressed). Ln = linear input (go to step 4)
Fr = Frequency input (NOT TO BE USE)
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the required input type.
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the
next parameter.
NOTE: the input type selection shell be in accordance to the
instrument type (see CODING at para. 1.4).

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3) TC TYPE 3.a) RTD TYPE
The display will show " tc " followed by: The display will show "rtd " followed by:
K = NiCr/NiAl TC (IEC 584-1) PT = PT 100 Ω
J = Fe/CuNi TC (IEC 584-1) NI = Ni 100 Ω
Jd = Fe/CuNi TC (DIN 43710 - 1977) Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired RTD type.
E = NiCr/CuNi TC (IEC 584-1) Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the
T = Cu/CuNi TC (IEC 584-1) next parameter.
Td = Cu/CuNi TC (DIN 43710 - 1977)
S = Pt10%Rh/Pt TC (IEC 584-1) 3.b) ENGINEERING UNIT
R = Pt13%Rh/Pt TC (IEC 584-1) The display will show "En.Un" followed by:
B = Pt30%Rh/Pt6%Rh TC (IEC 584-1) °F = Fahrenheit degree
W = W/W26%Re TC °C = Celsius degree
W3 = W3%Re/W25%Re TC (STM - E 988 / 84) Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired unit.
W5 = W5%Re/W26%Re TC (STM - E 988 / 84) Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the
N = Nicrosil/Nisil TC (IEC 584-1) next parameter.
NM = Ni/Ni18%Mo TC (G.E. Co.)
PL = Platinel II (GHOST) 3.c) BURN OUT
The display will show "FL.SF" followed by:
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired TC type. Hi = when a burn out condition will be detected, the display
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the will show "OPEN", peak detection, analog retransmis-
parameter 3b. sion and alarms work as an over range condition.
Lo = when a burn out condition will be detected, the display
will show "OPEN"; peak detection, analog retransmis-
sion and alarms work as an under range condition.
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired condition.
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the
parameter 5.
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4) LINEAR INPUT TYPE 4.b) DECIMAL POINT POSITION
The display will show "IN" preceded by: The display will show "dP" preceded by:
- - - -. = no decimal figure
0.20 = 0-20 mA - - -.- = one decimal figure
4.20 = 4-20 mA - -.- - = two decimal figures
0.60 = 0 - 60 mV -.- - - = three decimal figures
12.60 = 12 - 60 mV Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired position.
0.5 = 0 - 5 V Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new position and go to the
1.5 = 1 - 5 V next parameter.
0.10 = 0 - 10 V
2.10 = 2 - 10 V 4.c) INITIAL SCALE READOUT
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired range. The display will show "LR" preceded by a number between -1999
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the and 9999 .
next parameter. This step allows to assign a readout value to the initial range value.
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired value (when the
square root extraction is selected, the value must be positive).
4.a) SQUARE ROOT EXTRACTION Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new value and go to the
The display will show "SR" preceded by: next parameter.
no = square root disabled
YES = square root enabled 4.d) FINAL SCALE READOUT
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired solution. The display will show "HR" preceded by a number between -1999
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the and 9999 .
next parameter. Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired value (when the
NOTE: If square root extraction is selected, the initial and final square root extraction is selected, the value must be positive).
scale readouts must not be negative. Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new value and go to the
next parameter.

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4.e) ENGINEERING UNIT 4.g) INPUT VALUE OF THE FIRST BREAK POINT
The display will show "En.Un" followed by: The display will show "I1" preceded by a number between 00.01
°C = °C nM = normal m3/h and 99.99 .
°F = °F A = Ampere This number show the input value of the first break point in percent
PH = pH V = Volt of the input span.
KG = Kg W = Watt Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired value.
rPm =Revolution per minute m = meter Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new value and go to the
PA = Pascal m3 =m3 next parameter.
mB = millibar % = Percent
B = Bar ** = Other 4.h) READOUT VALUE OF THE FIRST BREAK POINT
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired unit. The display will show "O1" preceded by a number between -1999
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the and 9999 .
next parameter. This number show the readout value associate to the input value
If square root extraction is enabled, go to parameter 5. set at par. 4.g.
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired value.
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new value and go to the
next parameter.
4.f) BREAK POINTS NUMBER NOTE: For the other break points the instrument repeats the cycle
The display will show "b.Pnt" followed by a number between 0 and 4.g - 4.h so many times as programmed at point 4.f.
9.
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons to set the desired value. GENERAL NOTE ON LINEARIZATION BY BREAK POINT
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new value and go to the A) The instrument start to visualize the break point and the relative
next parameter. If 0 value is selected, go to the parameter 5. value previously memorized.
If the break point value is not acceptable in relation to the
previous break point, the alphanumerical display flashes and,
pushing ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons, the instrument goes immediately
to the first acceptable value.
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B) The low limit of the input break point is 0.01 more than the 6) FREQUENCY SETTING
previous input break point while the upper limit is 99.99. The DPS with frequency input is not jet available so that all the
informations related with frequency input setting are skipped.
Readout

7) EXTERNAL CONTACT FUNCTION

This step allows to select the function enabled and disabled by the
external contact.
The display will show "EX" preceded by:
"HOLd" = sampling stop and the instrument maintains the
actual displayed value while the eng. unit will
flash.
"n.RES" = manual reset of the alarms.
Input
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons and set the desired function.
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the
next parameter.
5) DIGITAL FILTER ON READOUT VALUES
The display will show "FILt" followed by a number. 7.a) CONTACT STATUS
Using ▲ and ▼ pushbutton it is possible to select the desired time With this parameter is possible to define the external contact status
constant for the digital filter in order to obtain a stable readout in for function enabling.
pre-sence of noise also. The possible choices are 0.4, 1, 2, 3, 4 or The display will show "EX" preceded by:
5 s. "CLSd" = enabled with closed contact.
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the "OPEn" = enabled with open contact.
parameter 7. Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons and set the desired status.
NOTE: this filter is disabled for the instruments with frequency Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new status and go to the
input. next parameter.

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8) OPTIONS 9.a) RETRANSMISSION MINIMUM SCALE VALUE
The display will show "OPtn" followed by: The display will show "LR" preceded by a number between -1999
and 9999.
0 = no option provided (go to step 15) The decimal point is positioned as programmed at step 4b or 6a.
1 = 2 alarms (go to step 11) No decimal point is provided for TC or RTD inputs.
2 = 2 alarms plus serial interface (go to step 10) Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons and set the desired value. Push the F
3 = 2 alarms plus analog retransmission (go to step 9) pushbutton to memorize the new value and go to the next param-
eter.
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons and set the desired options.
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new configuration and go
to the next parameter. 9.b) RETRANSMISSION MAXIMUM SCALE VALUE
The display will show "HR" preceded by a number between -1999
and 9999. Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons and set the desired value.
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new value and go to the
9) ANALOG RETRANSMISSION TYPE next parameter.
The display will show "out" preceded by:
0 - 20 = output 0 - 20 mA
4 - 20 = output 4 - 20 mA 9.c) DIGITAL FILTER ON THE ANALOG RETRANSMISSION
0 - 10 = output 0 - 10 V The display will show "FILt" followed by a number.
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons and set the desired output. Using ▲ and ▼ pushbutton it is possible to select the same time
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new set and go to the next constant selected for readout or the exclusion of the filter (0
parameter. setting).
NOTE: If the transfer from mA to V or vice versa is desired, it is Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new value and go to the
necessary to recalibrate the instrument as detailed in para. 5.3. parameter 11.

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10) SERIAL INTERFACE ADDRESS Using ▲ and ▼ pushbuttons it is possible to select the desired byte
The display will show "Ad" preceded by a number. format.
Using ▲ and ▼ pushbutton it is possible to select the desired Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the
instrument address from 0 to 31. next parameter.
The 0 value disables the serial communication interface
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new value and go to the
next parameter. 11) ALARM 1 TYPE
If 0 value is selected the instrument will go to parameter 11. The display will show "OP.A1" followed by:
L.L. = low latched alarm (manual reset)
L.A. = low alarm with automatic reset
10.a) BAUD RATE H.L. = high latched alarm (manual reset)
The display will show "bd" preceded by a number. H.A. = high alarm with automatic reset
Using ▲ and ▼ pushbutton it is possible to select the desired Using ▲ and ▼ pushbuttons it is possible to select the desired type
instrument baud rate from 150 to 19200 baud. of alarm and the relative reset.
The speed of 19200 baud will be only shown in kbaud (19.2). Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new configuration and go
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new value and go to the to the next parameter.
next parameter.

10.b) BYTE FORMAT 11.a) ALARM 1 HYSTERESIS

The display will show "bF" preceded by: The display will show "HS.A1" followed by a number from 0.1 to
5.0. It show alarm one hysteresis in percent of the readout span.
7E = 7 bit + even parity Using ▲ and ▼ pushbuttons it is possible to select the desired
7O = 7 bit + odd parity hysteresis value.
8E = 8 bit + even parity Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new value and go to the
8O = 8 bit + odd parity next parameter.
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12) ALARM 2
Same as alarm 1 15) END
At the end of configuration procedure the display will show "COnF"
13) FILTER ON THE ALARM THRESHOLD and it is possible to review the parameter setting or go to the
The display will show "FILt" followed by a number. operating mode.
Using ▲ and ▼ pushbuttons it is possible to select the same time
constant selected for readout or the exclusion of the filter (0
setting).
Push the F pushbutton to memorize the new choice and go to the
next parameter.

14) SAFETY LOCK

The display will show "KY" preceded by:
0 = no threshold protection. The alarm threshold
may be modified in every moment during
operating mode.
1 = Ever active protection. Alarm threshold couldn't
be modified.
2 - 9999= This value is a secret value and it could be
necessary to put the instrument in unlock
condition and modify alarm threshold during
operative mode.

NOTE: When safety lock is selected, the secret value cannot be

displayed again.
It is important to record the secret value accurately.
If the secret value is lost, a new value should be set.
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SECTION 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.1 PEAK HIGH AND PEAK LOW VISUALIZATION

Usually the display show the measured value and its engineering
4.1 PRELIMINARY unit.

After the configuration procedure, it is possible to make the DPS Pushing ▲ pushbutton it is possible to visualize the maximum peak
operative by setting the internal dip switches mounted on CPU (see value (peak high) measured by the instrument (the "PK H" indicator
Fig. 3.1 at page 3.4) as follows: will light).

1 = OFF Pushing ▼ pushbutton it is possible to visualize the minimum valley

2 = OFF value (peak low) measured by the instrument (the "PK L" indicator
1 2
will light).
Now switch ON the instrument.
The memorization of the peak high and peak low values starts,
automatically, when switching on the instrument and can not be
stopped.
4.2 OPERATIVE MODE
To clear the previous values, push R and F pushbuttons contempo-
The alarms and key visualization and the setting-up procedure are rarily.
checked by a time out of 10 s. approx. If during this time no other
pushbutton has been pushed, the display will return to show the Note : this visualization do not disappear after time out.
measured variable and the last change will not be stored. Push ▲ or ▼ pushbutton in order to display the measured
value.
NOTES: The R pushbutton is used to scroll back the parameters
without memorization of the new values.
A wrong setting may be deleted by R pushbutton pressure.

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4.2.2 MANUAL RESET OF THE ALARMS 4.2.3 ALARMS THRESHOLD SETTING

If the alarm has been configured as a latched alarm, the alarm status The visualization of the alarms threshold is always possible while its
( "ALx" indicator lit and relay deenergized) persists also after the modification must be done in accordance to the programmed safety
alarm condition disappears. lock.
Pushing R and ▲ pushbuttons contemporarily it is possible to reset Different situations may occur:
the alarm 1 status.
Pushing R and ▼ pushbuttons contemporarily it is possible to reset A) The LOCK indicator is lit. Proceed as follows:
the alarm 2 status. A.1) Push the F pushbutton. The display show "A1" preceded by
When the remote alarm reset is programmed (see section 3 step 7) it alarm 1 threshold value.
will be possible to reset both alarms by an external contact. In this case, the alarm threshold can't be modified unless a
The alarm reset action will be successful if the alarm condition has modification of the safety lock value is made in configuration
disappeared only. procedure.
A.2) Push the F pushbutton. The alphanumerical display will show
"KY" preceded by four lines.
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons and set the safety key value.
Pushing the F pushbutton the LOCK indicator goes OFF and
the display will show "A1" preceded by alarm 1 threshold
value.
Proceed as detailed in step B).

B) The LOCK indicator is OFF. Proceed as follow:

B.1) Push the F pushbutton. The alphanumerical display will show
"KY" preceded by four lines.
Go to step B.2.

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 B.2) Pushing F pushbutton the alarm threshold will be shown on 4.2.4 HOLD FUNCTION
the numerical display while alphanumerical display will show
"A1". The HOLD function allows to stop data acquisition and hold the
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons and set the desired value. displayed value.
Pushing the F pushbutton the new alarm 1 threshold will be When the hold function is enabled, the engineering unit on the
stored and alarm 2 threshold will be shown. alphanumerical display is flashing.
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons and set the desired value. Both alarms continue to operate according to the stopped displayed
Pushing the F pushbutton the new alarm 2 threshold will be value.
stored and the instrument returns to normal operation. The analog and digital retransmissions continue to retransmit the
displayed value.
NOTE: 1) The alarm threshold modification is limited by minimum In order to use the HOLD function, proceed as follow:
and maximum readout 1) make the connection shown at step C) paragraph 2.2 (see
2) For frequency input and Hz readout the maximum input chapter 2 "INSTALLATION").
range is 0 - 50,000 Hz and also threshold setting is auto- 2) Set the "EX" parameter as shown at step 7) and 7.a) paragraph
ranging. 3.2.3 (see chapter 3 " INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION").

NOTE: for safety lock enabling proceed as follows:

Push the F pushbutton. The alphanumerical display will show
"KY" preceded by four lines.
Push ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons and set any value different from the
safety key value.
Push F pushbutton; the LOCK indicator will light to show the
lock is enabled.

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SECTION 5 INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION PROCEDURES

5.1 DIP SWITCHES LOCATION

To start with the calibration procedure, the internal
DIP SWITCHES , mounted on CPU card, must be
positioned as shown at left:
NOTE: during calibration procedure the serial
communication interface will be disabled.

SW1 = ON
SW2 = OFF

ON

Fig. 5.1

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5.2 GENERAL GUIDE LINES FOR CALIBRATION RESOLUTION
1) For TC, mV input: 1 µV
For a good calibration it is necessary to proceed as follows: 2) For current input: 0.2 µA
a) - The instrument under calibration should be mounted in its case 3) For RTD input: 10 mΩ
in order to keep the internal temperature constant. 4) For could junction compensation: better then 0.1 °C
b) - The ambient temperature should be stable. 5) For V input : 100 µV
Avoid any drift due to air-conditioning or others.
c) - The relative humidity should not exceed 70%.
d) - Minimum warm-up time must be 20 minutes. 5.3 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
e) - Operate possibly in a noise free environment.
f) - During calibration, connect one input at a time and supply the 5.3.1 FOREWORD
input signal when the group is enabled only. During calibration procedure the instrument will show CL and CH
For this calibration procedure it is necessary to use calibrators with parameters if analog retransmission is selected only.
the following accuracy and resolution: For frequency input type, no calibration procedures are provided.
NOTE: Calibration parameters are logically divided in groups of
two parameters each (initial and final scale value).
ACCURACY After each group the calibration check is provided but it is
1) For TC, mV or V input: + 0.005% output + 0.001% range + 5 µV also possible to do it without a new calibration is made.
2) For current input: + 0.025% output + 0.0025% range + 0.01 µA When calibration check is required only, press twice the F
3) For RTD input: + 0.02 % + 0.0025 Ω/decade. pushbutton when "OFF" is shown on the display. The
4) For Could junction compensation: better then 0.1 °C instrument goes directly to the specific group check.
The alphanumerical display will show the parameter code (C - )
while the numerical display will show "ON" or "OFF".
Using ▲ and ▼ pushbuttons it is possible to select between "ON"
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To go to the next parameter without modify the calibration, push F 5.3.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
pushbutton when the display is showing "OFF" .
To set parameter calibration, push F pushbutton when the display All the instruments are originally calibrated by means of calibrators
show "ON". with high accuracy and resolution (see para. 5.2).
NOTE: Pushing R pushbutton it is possible to go back to the The instrument are calibrated for inputs and output specifies in
previous parameter without modify the calibration. ordering code only (see para. 1.4).
When the display shows "CAL" it is possible to load the default
parameter as detailed in section 6
Follows a list of calibration symbols:

Code Parameter
C0 - Current input minimum range value (0 mA)
C1 - Current input maximum range value (20 mA)
C2 - Voltage input minimum range value ( 0 V)
C3 - Voltage input maximum range value ( 5 V)
C4 - Voltage input minimum range value ( 0 V)
C5 - Voltage input maximum range value (10 V)
C6 - TC, mV input minimum range value ( 0 mV)
C7 - TC, mV input maximum range value ( 60 mV)
C8 - RTD input minimum range value ( 0 Ω)
C9 - RTD input maximum range value ( 500 Ω)
CJ - Cold junction compensation
CL - Analog retransmission minimum range value
CH - Analog retransmission maximum range value
NOTE: apply only appropriate input signal when calibration or
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HOW TO PROCEED C 1 - CURRENT INPUT MAXIMUM RANGE VALUE.

Push the F pushbutton to visualize the first calibration symbol on a) Set 20,000 mA on the calibrator (see Fig. 5.2).
the display. Depress, in sequence, F pushbutton until the desired b) Push ▲ pushbutton, the display will show "ON" and "C 1" will
calibration symbol is reached. remain on the alphanumerical display.
c) Wait few seconds then push F pushbutton.
C 0 - CURRENT INPUT MINIMUM RANGE VALUE d) The numerical displays will blank temporarily to show that the
instrument is performing the calibration routine.
a) Connect the instrument to the calibrator as shown in Fig. 5.2.
b) Set 0.000 mA DC on the calibrator (even if the minimum range
value is 4 mA). CURRENT INPUT CHECK
The display will show "OFF".
Depress ▲ pushbutton to enable the calibration; then the display a) The instrument will show "A" preceded by a number showing the
will switch to "ON". measured value in counts.
c) Wait few seconds, until the measurement has stabilized. Set 20.000 mA on the calibrator, if C 1 calibration is correct the
d) Push the F pushbutton; the numerical displays will blank and indication will be "25000A" +10 counts.
only the decimal point of the right hand figure of the numerical b) Check the zero calibration by resetting the calibrator to 0.000
display will be lit. When the calibration is completed the mA.
instrument will go automatically to the next parameter. The resulting indication should give "00000A" +10 counts.
Check the linearity by setting the calibrator to 10.000 mA; the
readout must be "12500A" +10 counts.
4 + c) Push F for the next calibration

3 _
Fig. 5.2

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C 2 - 0 - 5 V INPUT MINIMUM RANGE VALUE C 3 - 0 - 5 V INPUT MAXIMUM RANGE VALUE.

a) Connect the instrument to the calibrator as shown in Fig. 5.3. a) Set 5,000 V on the calibrator (see Fig. 5.3).
b) Set 0.000 V DC on the calibrator (even if the minimum range b) Push ▲ pushbutton, the display will show "ON" and "C 3" will
value is 1 V). remain on the alphanumerical display.
The display will show "OFF". c) Wait few seconds then push F pushbutton.
Depress ▲ pushbutton to enable the calibration; then the display d) The numerical displays will blank temporarily to show that the
will switch to "ON". instrument is performing the calibration routine.
c) Wait few seconds, until the measurement has stabilized.
d) Push the F pushbutton; the numerical displays will blank and
only the decimal point of the right hand figure of the numerical 0 - 5 V INPUT CHECK
display will be lit. When the calibration is completed the
instrument will go automatically to the next parameter. a) The instrument will show "B" preceded by a number showing the
measured value in counts.
Set 5.000 V on the calibrator, if C 3 calibration is correct the
indication will be "25000B" +10 counts.
b) Check the zero calibration by resetting the calibrator to 0.000 V.
The resulting indication should give "00000B" +10 counts.
4 + Check the linearity by setting the calibrator to 2.500 V; the
readout must be "12500B" +10 counts.
3 _ c) Push F for the next calibration

Fig. 5.3

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C 4 - 0 - 10 V INPUT MINIMUM RANGE VALUE C 5 - 0 - 10 V INPUT MAXIMUM RANGE VALUE.

a) Connect the instrument to the calibrator as shown in Fig. 5.4. a) Set 10,000 V on the calibrator (see Fig. 5.4).
b) Set 0.000 V DC on the calibrator (even if the minimum range b) Push ▲ pushbutton, the display will show "ON" and "C 3" will
value is 2 V). remain on the alphanumerical display.
The display will show "OFF". c) Wait few seconds then push F pushbutton.
Depress ▲ pushbutton to enable the calibration; then the display d) The numerical displays will blank temporarily to show that the
will switch to "ON". instrument is performing the calibration routine.
c) Wait few seconds, until the measurement has stabilized.
d) Push the F pushbutton; the numerical displays will blank and
only the decimal point of the right hand figure of the numerical 0 - 10 V INPUT CHECK
display will be lit. When the calibration is completed the
instrument will go automatically to the next parameter. a) The instrument will show "C" preceded by a number showing the
measured value in counts.
Set 10.000 V on the calibrator, if C 5 calibration is correct the
indication will be "25000C" +10 counts.
b) Check the zero calibration by resetting the calibrator to 0.000 V.
The resulting indication should give "00000C" +10 counts.
4 + Check the linearity by setting the calibrator to 5.000 V; the
readout must be "12500C" +10 counts.
3 _ c) Push F for the next calibration

Fig. 5.4

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C 6 - TC, mV INPUT MINIMUM RANGE VALUE C 7 -TC, mV INPUT - MAXIMUM RANGE VALUE

a) Provide connections between calibrator and instrument under a) Set the calibrator to 60.000 mV (see Fig. 5.5).
test as shown in Fig. 5.5. b) Push ▲ pushbutton, the displays will show "ON" and "C 7".
b) The numerical display will show "OFF", while "C 6" will appear on c) Wait few seconds then push F pushbutton.
the alphanumerical display. d) The numerical displays will blank temporarily to show that the
c) Set calibrator to 0.000 mV. Push ▲ pushbutton, the display will instrument is performing the calibration routine.
change to "ON".
d) After few seconds, start calibration by pushing F pushbutton,
the display will blank and only the decimal point will appear on TC INPUT CHECK
the display.
At the end of this calibration routine, the instrument will go to the Then the display will show "D" preceded by a number showing the
next parameter. measured value in counts.
C7 calibration is correct if the indication is "25000 D" + 10
counts.
a) Check the zero calibration, by setting the calibrator to 0.000 mV,
the readout must be "00000D" +10 counts.
b) Check linearity at half scale by setting 30 mV on the calibrator.
The readout must be "12500D" +10 counts.
1 + c) Push F pushbutton, and go to the next calibration.

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Fig. 5.5

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C 8 - RTD INPUT MINIMUM RANGE VALUE C 9 - RTD INPUT MAXIMUM RANGE VALUE

a) Connect a resistor box as shown in Fig. 5.6. a) Set the resistance box to 500.00 Ω (see Fig. 5.6).
b) Set 0.00 Ω on the resistor box. b) Push ▲ pushbutton, the displays will show "ON" and "C 9".
c) Push ▲ pushbutton, then the instrument will show "ON" and c) Wait few seconds then push F pushbutton.
"C 8". d) The numerical displays will blank temporarily to show that the
d) After few seconds, start calibration routine by pushing F pushbut- instrument is performing the calibration routine.
ton. The decimal point of least significant digit on the numerical
display will light to indicate that the instrument is performing
calibration. Then the displays will show "OFF" and "C 9".
RTD INPUT CHECK

a) The display will show "25000 Ω" +10 counts otherwise set the
resistance box to 500.00 Ω (see Fig. 5.6)
1 The C9 calibration is correct if the indication is "25000Ω" + 10
counts.
3 b) Check the zero calibration by setting 0.00 Ω on the resistance
box; the readout must be "00000 Ω " +10 counts.
To check the half scale linearity, set the resistance box to
4 250.00Ω and the readout should be "12500 Ω" +10 counts.
c) Push F pushbutton to proceed to next calibration step.

Fig. 5.6

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C J COLD JUNCTION COMPENSATION COLD JUNCTION COMPENSATION CHECK

NOTE: make sure that C6 and C7 parameters are correctly The display will show "RJ" and the cold junction temperature in
calibrated before CJ calibration. tenths of °C.
a) Measure the temperature close to terminals 1 and 3 using an Make sure that the display readout is equal to the value read on
appropriate instrument, for instance, a MEMOCAL. the measuring device (MEMOCAL).
b) Wait a few minutes to allow the temperature stabilization of Push F pushbutton to proceed to next calibration step.
entire the system (compensation cable, sensor, calibrator and
instrument).
c) The displays will show "C J" and "25.0". C L - ANALOG RETRANSMISSION MINIMUM RANGE VALUE
NOTE: This value is only a default value and it not represents
the real measurement. a) Connect the instrument as shown in Fig. 5.8.
Using ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons, make the readout value equal to the b) Set J104, J105 and J107 on the option card as follow:
temperature measured by the measuring device in tenth of °C.
The display will show an half zero at the most significant digit to Jumpers
Retransmission
indicate the ON calibration condition.
d) Initiate the calibration routine by pushing F pushbutton. type J104 J105 J107
Current OPEN CLOSED 2-3
Voltage CLOSED OPEN 1-2
1 +
Meassuring
device b) The alphanumerical display shows "C L" and the numerical
3 _
display shows a number of counts.
c) Using ▲ or ▼ pushbuttons, adjust the instrument output until
0.000mA +0.015 mA or 00.00V + 0.0073 V is shown by the
Fig. 5.7 measuring device.

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d) Depress F pushbutton. The instrument memorizes the above C H - ANALOG RETRANSMISSION MAXIMUM RANGE VALUE
value as zero.
The display will show now "C H" which means that the instru- a) Push ▲ and ▼ pushbuttons until the output of the instrument
ment is ready for next calibration step. is 20.000 mA + 0.015 mA or 10 V + 0.0075 V.
b) Memorize this calibration by pushing F pushbutton.
+
21 mA
_ or
22 mV

Fig. 5.8
NOTE: 1) The minimum value must be calibrated at 0 mA even if
the output is 4 - 20 mA.
2) For current output only, the D/A converter of the
instrument is not able to generate a negative signal; With this last operation the instrument returns at the beginning of
therefore, during the calibration of this parameter, make the calibration routine.
the instrument to generate a positive signal (by the ▲ Switch off the instrument and set the dip switches according to
pushbutton ), then decrease slowly the output signal (by para. 4.1.
▼ pushbutton) until the lower value appears on the
display.

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SECTION 6 DEFAULT PARAMETERS SETTING

6.1 PRELIMINARY 6.3 DEFAULT CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

The instrument is delivered with a default parameters sets stored and 1 Power supply frequency 50 Hz
usable, in every moment, for clear all the memories. 2 Input type TC
Different parameters sets are provided for configuration, calibration 3 TC type K
and operative modes but the memorization follows the same 3.a RTD type Pt 100 Ω
procedure. 3.b Engineering unit °C
During every particular working mode it is possible to load only the 3.c Burn-out Over range
paramerets of the specific mode. 4 Linear input type 4-20 mA
4.a Square root extraction Disabled
4.b Decimal point position None
6.2 DEFAULT PARAMETERS SETTING 4.c Initial scale readout -1999
4.d Final scale readout 9999
Push ▲ pushbutton and, maintaining the pressure, push ▼ pushbut- 4.e Engineering unit °C
ton. 4.f Break points number 0
The display will show "OFF" and "dF". 4.g Break points inputs with 10% step
Pushing ▲ pushbutton, on the display will appear "ON". 4.h Break points readouts with 10% step
Push F pushbutton to start default parameters loading. 5 Readout digital filter 0.4 s
During this routine the display will show "LOAD" and "dF". 6 NOT USED
After loading routine the instrument will return to the initial status. 7 External contact function HOLD
7.a Contact status Closed
8 Options None
9 Analog retransmission type 4-20 mA

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9.a Retransmission minimum scale value -1999 6.4 DEFAULT CALIBRATION PARAMETERS
9.b Retransmission maximum scale value 9999
9.c Digital filter on the analog retran. None The default calibration parameters allow to verify the correct working
10 Serial interface address 00 of the instrument but they are not calibration parameters.
10.a Baud rate 19200 NOTE: After default calibration parameters loading, it is necessary to
10.b Byte format 7bit + even parity recalibrate the instrument.
11 Alarm 1 type High alarm with
automatic reset
11.a Alarm 1 hysteresis 0.1 %
12 Alarm 2 type low alarm with
6.5 DEFAULT OPERATIVE PARAMETERS
automatic reset
12.a Alarm 2 hysteresis 0.1 %
Alarm 1 threshold initial scale readout
13 Digital filter on the alarm threshold None
Alarm 2 threshold initial scale readout
14 Safety lock 0

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SECTION 7 ERROR MESSAGES 7.2 OPEN INPUT CIRCUIT

This instrument is able to identify the open circuit for 4-20 mA, 1-5 V,
7.1 OUT OF RANGE 2-10 V, TC and RTD inputs.
The open input circuit condition is shown by "OPEn" on the numerical
The instrument shows the UNDER RANGE and the OVER RANGE
display.
with the following messages on the numerical display:
If TC or RTD input is selected, it is possible to set, in configuration

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procedure, the outputs status associated to the open input condition.
(see para. 3.c)
For mA and V input the instrument associates this status to under
range condition .
OVER RANGE UNDER RANGE
NOTE
NOTE: For 4 - 20 mA, 1-5 V and 2-10 V inputs, the open input circuit
condition is shown when the input signal is lower than the minimum
During out of range indications, alarm status, peak detection and
range value minus 4 % of the input span.
analog retransmission operate as in presence of the range limits.
NOTE
NOTE: 1) The out of range indications follow the readout scaling so
that when a reverse scaling is set, over range and under
range are reversed also. 7.3 ERRORS
2) The out of range indication is shown when the input signal Diagnostics are made at instrument switch-on and during normal
is 2% higher or 2% lower of the max. and min. scale mode of operation.
values respectively. If a fault condition (error) is detected, the display will show the
To eliminate the OUT OF RANGE condition, proceed as follows: message "E" followed by the relative error code.
1) Check the input signal source and the connecting line. The following is a list of possible errors in numerical order.
2) Make sure that the input signal is in accordance with instrument Also causes, instrument output conditions and possible remedies are
configuration. Otherwise, modify the input configuration (see briefly described.
chapter 3.2). Same errors reset the instrument; if the error persist, send back the
3) Send back the instrument to your supplier for a check. instrument to your supplier

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7.4 ERROR DESCRIPTIONS E101
Incorrect configuration data in EAROM memory.
E001 It may appear at instrument switching on in operative mode.
The alarm threshold value are incompatible with the actual readout The instrument does not start to operate.
range or their values in memory are incorrect. It remakes this check every 2 seconds.
It may appare at instrument switching on in operative mode. If this error persists, remake the configuration procedure.
The instrument does not start to operate.
Push contemporarily ▲ and ▼ pushbutton and force the threshold E102
values at the initial scale value. Inconsistent configuration parameters.
Set the desired threshold values. It may appear at instrument switching on in operative mode.
The instrument does not start to operate.
E038 It remakes this check every 2 seconds.
EAROM memory reading error. If this error persists, remake the configuration procedure.
It may appear at instrument switching on in operative mode.
The instrument does not start to operate. E138
The instrument remakes this check every 2 seconds. EAROM reading error during configuration procedure.
If this error persists, send back the instrument to your supplier. It may appear during configuration procedure.
Push F pushbutton and restart the configuration procedure.
E039 If this error persists, send back the instrument to your supplier.
EAROM memory writing error during operative mode.
It may appear during operative mode. E139
This error message will be deleted automatically after 13 seconds. EAROM writing error during configuration procedure.
The new values will be enabled but they will be lost at instrument It may appear during configuration procedure.
switch-off. Push F pushbutton and restart the configuration procedure.
Send back the instrument to your supplier. If this error persists, send back the instrument to your supplier.

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E201 E214/E215
Incorrect calibration data in EAROM memory. Could junction calibration errors.
It may appear at instrument switching on in operative mode. The instrument measures a compensation temperature less than
The instrument does not start to operate. -20 °C (E214) or higher than +70 °C (E215).
It remakes this check every 2 seconds. It may appear during calibration procedure.
If this error persists, remake the calibration procedure. Push F pushbutton and remake the calibration procedure.
If this error persists, send back the instrument to your supplier.
E211/E212
Autozero errors during calibration procedure. E216
The instrument measure an internal autozero value too negative Out of range during calibration.
(E211) or too positive (E212). The instrument detects an out of range signal or an open circuit
It may appear during calibration procedure. condition during input calibration.
The instrument will not operate and after 6 seconds it will return to the The instrument shows the error message for 6 seconds then it will
begining of the calibration procedure. return to the calibration point where the error was found.
If this error persists, send back the instrument to your supplier. The new calibration of this parameter will be lost, verify the input
signal and redo the calibration procedure correctly.
E213
Too small input span. E217
It may appear during calibration procedure when the instrument The instrument detects a too big difference between could junction
checks the input calibration and detects an input span less than 450 measurement and calibration set during could junction calibration.
µA for current input or 110 mV for 5 V or 220 mV for 10 V or 1300 µV The instrument shows the error message for 6 seconds then it will
for TC and mV input or 13 Ω for RTD input return to the calibration point where the error was found.
Push F pushbutton and remake the calibration procedure. The new calibration of this parameter will be lost.
If this error persists, send back the instrument to your supplier. Verify the input signal and redo the calibration procedure correctly.

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E218 E311/E312
Too big initial scale value or negative full scale value. Autozero errors.
It may appear during input calibration when the instrument check the The instrument measures an internal autozero value too negative
input calibration and detects an initial scale value higher than 14,5 (E311) or too positive (E312).
mA for current input or 3.6 V for 5 V input or 7.2 V for 10 V input or It may appear during the operative mode.
44 mV for TC and mV input or 440 Ω for RTD input or a negative full The instrument will not operate and will repeat this check 13 seconds.
scale value. If this error persists, send back the instrument to your supplier.
The instrument shows the error message for 6 seconds then it will
return at the calibration point where the error was found.
The new calibration of this parameter will be lost, verify the input E313
signal and redo the calibration procedure correctly. Too small input span.
It may appear during operative mode when the instrument detect an
input span less than 450 µA for current input or 110 mV for 5 V or
E238 220 mV for 10 V or 1300 µV for TC input or 13 Ω for RTD input.
EAROM reading error during calibration procedure. Remake the calibration procedure.
Push F pushbutton and restart the calibration procedure. If this error persists, send back the instrument to your supplier.
If this error persists, send back the instrument to your supplier.

E314/E315
E239 Could junction measurement errors.
EAROM writing error during calibration procedure. The instrument measure a compensation temperature less than
Push F pushbutton and restart the calibration procedure. -20 °C (E314) or higher than +70 °C (E315).
If this error persists, send back the instrument to your supplier. It may appear during the operative mode.
Check the temperature and, if necessary, remake the calibration
procedure.
If this error persists, send back the instrument to your supplier.

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E401
The instrument detects the incorrect access to a protected memory
area (this error may be generated by a big noise only).
After 2 seconds the instrument restarts automatically.
Verify configuration and calibration parameters.

E402
This error may appear switch-on the instrument only.
The calibration and configuration parameters are not protected.
Go to configuration mode, select a parameter and push F pushbutton.
Return in operative mode.
If this error persists, send back the instrument to your supplier.

E403
The instrument detects a dip switch position changement or an
incorrect access to the program memory area (this error may be
generated by a big noise only).
After 2 seconds the instrument restarts automatically.
Verify configuration and calibration parameters.

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DPS Serial No..................................... Tag No........................................ INPUT LINEARIZATION

Measure

READOUT

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DPS Serial No...................................... Tag No........................................
INPUT LINEARIZATION BY BREAKPOINTS
LINEARIZATION
breakpoint Input in % Input in eng. Readout NOTES
0 0 units Initial input rang value
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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