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Product manual
4179
Universal AC / DC transmitter

T E M P E R AT U R E   |   I . S . I N T E R FA C E S   |   CO M M U N I C AT I O N I N T E R FA C E S   |   M U LT I F U N C T I O N A L   |   I S O L AT I O N   |   D I S P L AY

No. 4179V101- UK
From serial no. : 18175250 0
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 Universal AC / DC transmitter
4179

Table of contents

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Symbol identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
How to demount system 4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mounting / installation / programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PR 45xx display / programming front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mounting / demounting the PR 45xx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configurable input error indication and input limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
45xx display readout of input error detection and signal ”outside range” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuration / operating the function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Routing diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Routing diagram, advanced settings (ADV.SET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Help text overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Document history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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 Warning
This device is designed for connection to hazardous electric voltages. Ignoring this warning can result in
severe personal injury or mechanical damage.
To avoid the risk of electric shock and fire, the safety instructions of this guide must be observed and
the guidelines followed. The specifications must not be exceeded, and the device must only be applied
as described in the following.
GENERAL Prior to the commissioning of the device, this installation guide must be examined carefully.
Only qualified personnel (technicians) should install this device. If the equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Warning
Until the device is fixed, do not connect hazardous voltages to the device. The following operations
should only be carried out on a disconnected device and under ESD safe conditions:
General mounting, connection and disconnection of wires.
Troubleshooting the device.
HAZARD-
OUS Repair of the device and replacement of circuit breakers must be done by PR electronics A/S only.
VOLTAGE

Warning
Do not open the front plate of the device as this will cause damage to the connector for the display /
programming front PR 45xx.
This device contains no DIP-switches or jumpers.
SYSTEM 4000 must be mounted on a DIN rail according to DIN EN 60715.
CAUTION

Symbol identification
Triangle with an exclamation mark: Warning /demand. Potentially lethal situations. Read the manual
before installation and commissioning of the device in order to avoid incidents that could lead to
personal injury or mechanical damage.

The CE mark proves the compliance of the device with the essential requirements of the directives.

The double insulation symbol shows that the device is protected by double or reinforced insulation.

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 Safety instructions
Definitions
Hazardous voltages have been defined as the ranges: 75 to 1500 Volt DC, and 50 to 1000 Volt AC.
Technicians are qualified persons educated or trained to mount, operate, and also trouble-shoot technically correct and in
accordance with safety regulations.
Operators, being familiar with the contents of this manual, adjust and operate the knobs or potentiometers during normal
operation.
Receipt and unpacking
Unpack the device without damaging it and check whether the device type corresponds to the one ordered. The packing
should always follow the device until this has been permanently mounted.
Environment
Avoid direct sun light, dust, high temperatures, mechanical vibrations and shock, and rain and heavy moisture. If necessary,
heating in excess of the stated limits for ambient temperatures should be avoided by way of ventilation.
The device must be installed in pollution degree 2 or better.
Mounting
Only technicians, who are familiar with the technical terms, warnings, and instructions in the manual and who are able to
follow these, should connect the device. Should there be any doubt as to the correct handling of the device, please contact
your local distributor or, alternatively,

PR electronics A/S
www.prelectronics.com

Mounting and connection of the device should comply with national legislation for mounting of electric materials, i.e. wire
cross section, protective fuse, and location.

Descriptions of input / output and supply connections are shown in the block diagram and side label.

The following apply to fixed hazardous voltages-connected devices:

The max. size of the protective fuse is 10 A and, together with a power switch, it should be easily accessible and close
to the device. The power switch should be marked with a label indicating that it will switch off the voltage
to the device.

Year of manufacture can be taken from the first two digits in the serial number.
UL installation requirements
Use 60/75°C copper conducters only
For use only in pollution degree 2 or better
Max. ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60°C
Max. wire size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AWG 26-14
UL file number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E248256
Calibration and Adjustment
During calibration and adjustment, the measuring and connection of external voltages must be carried out according to the
specifications of this manual. The technician must use tools and instruments that are safe to use.
Normal operation
Operators are only allowed to adjust and operate devices that are safely fixed in panels, etc., thus avoiding the danger of
personal injury and damage. This means there is no electrical shock hazard, and the device is easily accessible.
Cleaning
When disconnected, the device may be cleaned with a cloth moistened with distilled water.
Liability
To the extent the instructions in this manual are not strictly observed, the custom­er cannot advance a demand against PR
electronics A/S that would otherwise exist according to the concluded sales agreement.

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 How to demount system 4000

Picture 1:
The device is detached from the DIN rail by moving the bottom lock down.

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 Universal AC/DC transmitter
4179

• Measures AC current and voltage signals and converts these into uni-/bipolar DC
current and voltage signals
• Outputs passive or active current signals
• Programming, process monitoring and diagnostics via 45xx
• Response time < 0.75 s and excellent accuracy better than 0.3%
• Universally powered by 21.6…253 VAC / 19.2...300 VDC

Application
• The 0... 5 AAC range makes it possible to accurately measure a typical current transformer.
• The 0...300 VAC range allows accurate supply voltage monitoring.
• The 4179 measures standard input ranges, and can be freely configured to customer-defined input range.
• Converts narrow AC current / voltage inputs to wide bipolar or unipolar outputs, e.g. 0…1 VAC input = ±10 volt or 4...20 mA
output with a minimum span of 0.5 AAC or 0.5 VAC.
• The detachable 45xx displays provide enhanced diagnostics.
• Configurable input limits control the output value for increased safety.
• The 4179 is designed according to strict safety requirements and is thus suitable for application in SIL 2 installations.
• Suitable for the use in systems up to Performance Level “d” according to ISO-13849.
Technical characteristics
• The latest analog and digital techniques are used to obtain maximum accuracy and immunity to interference.
• Possibility of output safety readback by selecting S4...20 mA output.
• Response time < 0.75 s for measuring AC current / voltage signals.
• The current output can drive up to 800 Ohms, with an adjustable response time of 0.0…60.0 seconds.
• Exceptional mA output load stability of < 0.001% of span / 100 Ohm.
• Meets the NAMUR NE21 recommendations, ensuring high accuracy in harsh EMC environments.
• Meets the NAMUR NE43 recommendations, allowing the control system to easily detect an input error.
• Each unit is tested to a high 2.3 kVAC, 3-port galvanic isolation level.
• Excellent signal to noise ratio of > 60 dB.
Mounting / installation / programming
• Very low power consumption means units can be mounted side by side without an air gap – even at 60°C ambient
temperature.
• Configuration, monitoring, 2-point process calibration and more are accomplished using PR's 45xx detachable displays.
• All programming can be password-protected.

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 Applications
Input signals:
Current Voltage
44

43

(N)
42
(N)

41

}
Output signals: Current & voltage + V supply
2-wire
12
+

14
+ 10 V 10 V
(±)
1V 1V
13
+ +

11

Power connection:
21.6...253 VAC
or
19.2...300 VDC

33

32

31

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 PR 45xx display / programming front

Functionality
The simple and easily understandable menu structure and the explanatory help texts guide you
effortlessly and automatically through the configuration steps, thus making the product very easy to
use. Functions and configuration options are described in the section ”Configuration / operating the
function keys”.
Application
• Communications interface for modification of operational parameters in 4179.
• Can be moved from one 4179 device to another and download the configuration of the first unit to
subsequent units.
• When mounted in the process, the display shows process values and device status.

Technical characteristics
• LCD display with 4 lines:
Line 1 (H=5.57 mm) shows the scaled process value - OK or error.
Line 2 (H=3.33 mm) shows the selected engineering unit.
Line 3 (H=3.33 mm) shows analog output or TAG no.
Line 4 shows status for communication and signal trending.
• Programming access can be blocked by assigning a password. The password is saved in the device
in order to ensure a high degree of protection against unauthorized modifications to the
configuration.

Mounting / demounting the PR 45xx

1: Insert the tabs of the PR 45xx into the holes at the top of the device.
2: Hinge the PR 45xx down until it snaps into place.
Demounting of the PR 45xx
3: Push the release button on the bottom of the PR 45xx and hinge the the PR 45xx out and up.
4: With the PR 45xx hinged up, remove from holes at the top of the device.

1 44

 2 OK


3 4501


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Order

4179 = Universal AC / DC transmitter

Accessories

4501 = Display / programming front

4511 = Modbus communication enabler
4512 = Bluetooth communication enabler

Electrical specifications

Environmental conditions:
Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20°C to +60°C
Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20°C to +85°C
Calibration temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20...28°C
Relative humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 95% RH (non-cond.)
Protection degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP20
Installation in pollution degree 2 & measurement / overvoltage category II.
Mechanical specifications:
Dimensions (HxWxD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 x 23.5 x 104 mm
Dimensions (HxWxD) w/ 4501 / 451x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 x 23.5 x 116 / 131 mm
Weight approx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
155 g
Weight incl. 4501 / 451x (approx.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 g / 185 g
DIN rail type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIN EN 60715 - 35 mm
Wire size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.13...2.08 mm2 /
AWG 26...14 stranded wire
Screw terminal torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 Nm
Common electrical specifications:
Supply voltage, universal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.6...253 VAC, 50...60 Hz
or 19.2...300 VDC
Max. required power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ≤ 1.8 W nom.
Max. power dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ≤ 2.5 W
Isolation voltage - test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 kVAC
Isolation voltage - working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 VAC (reinforced) / 500 VAC (basic)
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PR 45xx
Signal dynamics, input / output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 bit / 18 bit
Signal / noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 60 dB
Response time (0...90%, 100...10%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0.75 s
Output referred common mode rejection ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02 ppm / VHz

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Accuracy, the greater of general and basic values:

General values

Input type Absolute accuracy Temperature coefficient

All ≤ ±0.3% of span* ≤ ±0.01% of span* / °C

Basic values

Input type Basic accuracy Temperature coefficient

Current 1.5 mA 50 µA/ °C

Voltage 1.5 mVAC 50 µVAC /°C

EMC - immunity influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < ±0.5% of span*

Extended EMC immunity:
NAMUR NE 21, A criterion, burst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < ±1% of span*

of span = of selected standard range

* For custom signals, general accuracy and EMC specifications are 0.3% of full scale

Input specifications:
Current input:
Signal range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0...5 AAC / 40...400 Hz
Maximum input limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 AAC @ 40°C
Programmable measurement ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0...0.5, 0…1, 0…2.5 & 0...5 AAC
Custom configurable signal range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0….5 AAC / 40...400 Hz
Min. span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 AAC
Input resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nom. < 0.07 Ω
Voltage input:
Signal range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0...300 VAC / 40...400 Hz
Programmable measurement ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0...0.5, 0...1, 0...2.83, 0…5, 0…120, 0…230 &
0…300 VAC
Custom configurable signal range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0...300 VAC / 40...400 Hz
Min. span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 VAC
Input resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nom. 3 MΩ || 100 pF
Configurable input limits:
Configurable input limits, low:
VOLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 VAC to ‘Minimum selected input’
CURR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 AAC to ‘Minimum selected input’
Configurable input limits, high:
VOLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ‘Maximum selected input’ to 300 VAC
CURR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ‘Maximum selected input’ to 5 AAC
Input limit low/high, error indication levels:
UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See table on page 14
DOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See table on page 14
ZERO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See table on page 14
NONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See table on page 14
Hysteresis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5% of ‘Max. output’
Error detection release delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 2.5 s
Current output specifications:
Active unipolar and bipolar mA:
Programmable ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0...20, 4...20, S4...20, ±10 and ±20 mA
Direct or Inverted action
V-curve function, 100-0-100% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-0-20 mA
Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ≤ 800 Ω

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Passive 2-wire mA:
Programmable ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0...20 and 4...20 mA
Direct or Inverted action
V-curve function, 100-0-100% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-0-20 mA
External 2-wire loop supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5...30 V

Input overcurrent
For overcurrent situations, e.g. high inrush current, the 4179 is designed to handle maximum overcurrent for a period of time as
illustrated below.

100

62
Current [A]

Max. input
overcurrent

1
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
Time [s]

Common specifications current output:

All standard and custom ranges can be selected as Direct or Inverted action.
V-function can be selected for fixed output ranges starting at zero.

Signal range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0...23 mA (unipolar) /

-23...+23 mA (bipolar)
Current limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ≤ 28 mA (unipolar) /
±28 mA (bipolar)
Load stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ≤ 0.001% of span / 100 Ω
Response time, programmable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0...60.0 s
Output limitation at outside range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See table on page 14
Voltage output specifications:
All standard and custom ranges can be selected as Direct or Inverted action.
V-function can be selected for fixed output ranges starting at zero.
Programmable ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0/0.2...1, 0/1...5, 0/2...10, ±1, ±5 and ±10 V
Direct or Inverted action
V-curve function, 100-0-100% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-0-1 V, 5-0-5 V and 10-0-10 V
Load, min . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 500 kΩ
Response time, programmable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0...60.0 s
Output limitation at outside range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See table on page 14
Observed authority requirements:
EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014/30/EU
LVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014/35/EU
RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011/65/EU
Approvals:
c UL us, Standard for Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UL 508 / C22.2 No. 14
Functional Safety:
Hardware assessed for use in SIL applications
FMEDA report - www.prelectronics.com

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 Configurable input error indication and input limits
Configurable input error detection
To increase system safety and integrity, users can program a high and low input error detection level. Input signals outside
the selected error indication levels will cause the output of the device to go to the programmed error state. The error is
indicated in display line 1 as IN.ER and at the same time the backlight flashes.

The two configurable input error detection levels can be set and enabled individually, just as it is possible to individually set
the output error indication for each of the two detection levels. This allows users to differentiate process faults, broken input
wires, etc.

Available output error states for each of the two detection levels are: UP, DOWN, ZERO and NONE.

Output error indication uses the error states defined by NAMUR NE43 for 4...20 mA output span, and for all other output
spans equivalent output error indications are used (see table on page 14).

Example - 4..20 mA output span and both high and low configurable input error limit enabled with output error
indication set to ZERO:
Device Configurable input Configurable input Device
Min. input limit, low Normal measuring range limit, high Max. input

Extended measuring range

20.5 mA
20.0 mA
Extended working range
Normal range

4.0 mA
3.8 mA
Input:
ARMS,
Error current Error current VRMS
etc.
Output error indication = ZERO

Output error current can be Output error current can be

individually set to: individually set to:
ZERO: 0 mA ZERO: 0 mA
UP: 23 mA UP: 23 mA
DOWN: 3.5 mA DOWN: 3.5 mA
DISABLED: No error indication, DISABLED: No error indication,
output limited to 3.8 mA output limited to 20.5 mA

Example - input limits disabled:

‘Min. selected ‘Max. selected

input’ - 15% Normal measuring range input’ + 15%

Extended measuring range

20.5 mA
Extended working range

20.0 mA
Normal range

4.0 mA
3.8 mA
Input:
ARMS,
VRMS
etc.
Output error indication = NONE

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Output limits and error indications – current output:

Input limit check disabled Input limit check Low and / or High enabled

Output error Output error Output error Output error

Output Output limit Output limit Output limit Output limit
indication, indication, indication, indication,
span low high low high
UP DOWN ZERO NONE
No error
4...20 mA 0 mA 23 mA 3.8 mA 20.5 mA 23 mA 3.5 mA 0 mA
indication
No error
0...20 mA 0 mA 23 mA 0 mA 20.5 mA 23 mA 0 mA 0 mA
indication
No error
±10 mA -11.5 mA 11.5 mA -10.25 mA 10.25 mA 11.5 mA -11.5 mA 0 mA
indication
No error
±20 mA -23 mA 23 mA -20.5 mA 20.5 mA 23 mA -23 mA 0 mA
indication

Output limits and error indications – voltage output:

Input limit check disabled Input limit check Low and / or High enabled

Output error Output error Output error Output error

Output Output limit Output limit Output limit Output limit
indication, indication, indication, indication,
span low high low high
UP DOWN ZERO NONE
No error
0...1 V 0V 1.15 V 0V 1.025 V 1.15 V 0V 0V
indication
No error
0.2...1 V 0V 1.15 V 0.195 V 1.025 V 1.15 V 0.175 V 0V
indication
No error
0...5 V 0V 5.75 V 0V 5.125 V 5.75 V 0V 0V
indication
No error
1...5 V 0V 5.75 V 0.975 V 5.125 V 5.75 V 0.875 V 0V
indication
No error
0...10 V 0V 11.5 V 0V 10.25 V 11.5 V 0V 0V
indication
No error
2...10 V 0V 11.5 V 1.95 V 10.25 V 11.5 V 1.75 V 0V
indication
No error
±1 V -1.15 V 1.15 V -1.025 V 1.025 V 1.15 V -1.15 V 0V
indication
No error
±5 V -5.75 V 5.75 V -5.125 V 5.125 V 5.75 V -5.75 V 0V
indication
No error
±10 V -11.5 V 11.5 V -10.25 V 10.25 V 11.5 V -11.5 V 0V
indication

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 45xx display readout of input error detection and signal ”outside range”

Configurable input error detection - readout (IN.ER):

Input Range Readout Limit

CURR All IN.ER See table on page 14
VOLT All IN.ER See table on page 14

Display readout below min. / above max. (-1999, 9999):

Input Range Readout Limit
-1999 Display readout <-1999
All All
9999 Display readout >9999

Readout at hardware error

Error search Readout Cause

Check measurement of analog output AO.ER No load on the current output (only S4...20 mA)*

Communications test between 45xx and 4179 NO.CO Connection error

Configuration error CO.ER Default configuration is loaded
Configuration error CO.ER Invalid configuration**
Check that saved configuration in 45xx
TY.ER Invalid type or rev. no.
matches device
Hardware error RA.ER RAM error*
Hardware error AD.ER A/D converter error*
Hardware error AO.SU Analog output supply error*
Hardware error EF.ER External flash error*
Hardware error IF.ER Internal flash error*

All error indications in the display flash once per second. The help text explains the error. If the error is an
! input loop error, the display backlight flashes as well - this is acknowledged (stopped) by pushing the 3
button.
Error is acknowledged by either stepping through the basic setup, or by resetting the device power.
*
Some types of errors can only be acknowledged by resetting the device power.
** Error is acknowledged by stepping through the basic setup.

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 Connections

Supply
31 32 33

Inputs:
Current Voltage
41 42 43 44 41 42 43 44

Outputs:
Current 2-wire transmitter Voltage, 1 V Voltage, 10 V
11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14

- mA + mA
-
+ -
V + -
V +

(±) (±) (±)

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 33 Supply

44 32 21.6...253 VAC or
N.C.
Red 19.2...300 VDC
HW 31 Supply
Watchdog

43

D /A 12 I+

A/D CPU
Green
(N) 42 A
Current
14 10 V

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 input 500
  
  +
Block diagram

41 A
-
13 1V
Voltage 50
input
V V A

11 I- / V-
I+V V I I
4179

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 Configuration / operating the function keys
Documentation for routing diagram.
In general
When configuring the 4179, you will be guided through all parameters and you can choose the settings which fit the
application. For each menu there is a scrolling help text which is automatically shown in line 3 on the display.

Configuration is carried out by use of the 3 function keys:

1 will increase the numerical value or choose the next parameter
2 will decrease the numerical value or choose the previous parameter
3 will save the chosen value and proceed to the next menu

When configuration is completed, the display will return to the default state 1.0. Pressing and holding 3 will return to the
previous menu or return to the default state (1.0) without saving the changed values or parameters.

If no key is activated for 1 minute, the display will return to the default state (1.0) without saving the changed values or
parameters.

Further explanations
Password protection: Programming access can be blocked by assigning a password. The password is saved in the device in
order to ensure a high degree of protection against unauthorised modifications to the configuration.
If the configured password is not known, please contact PR electronics support - www.prelectronics.com/contact.
Signal and sensor error indication via display front 45xx
Error indication is displayed in line 1 as text and at the same time the backlight flashes. A flashing bullet in line 4 is indicating
correct functioning of 45xx.
Signal and sensor error indication without display front
Status of the unit can also be read from the red/green LED in the front of the device.
Green flashing LED 13 Hz indicates normal operation.
Green flashing LED 1 Hz indicates loop error.
Steady green LED indicates internal error.
Steady red LED indicates fatal error.
Advanced functions
The unit gives access to a number of advanced functions which can be reached by answering “Yes” to the point “ADV.SET”.

Memory (MEM): In the memory menu you can save the configuration of the device in the 45xx, and then move the 45xx onto
another device of the same type and download the configuration in the new device.

Display setup (DISP): Here you can adjust the brightness contrast and the backlight. Setup of TAG numbers with 6
alphanumerics. Selection of functional readout in line 3 of the display - choose between readout of analogue output or tag no.

Two-point process calibration (CAL): The device can be process-calibrated in 2 points to fit a given input signal . A low input
signal (not necessarily 0%) is applied and the actual value is entered via 45xx Then a high signal (not necessarily 100%) is
applied and the actual value is entered via 45xx. If you accept to use the calibration, the device will work according to this
new adjustment. If you later reject this menu point or choose another type of input signal the device will return to factory
calibration.

Process simulation function (SIM): In the menu point “EN.SIM” it is possible to simulate an input signal by means of the arrow
keys and thus control the output signal up or down. You must exit the menu by pressing 3 (no time-out).
The simulation function exits automatically, if the 45xx is detached.

Password (PASS): Here you can choose a password between 0000 and 9999 in order to protect the unit against
unauthorised modifications to the configuration. The unit is delivered default without password.

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Language (LANG): In the menu ”LANG” you can choose between 7 different language versions of help texts that will appear
in the menu. You can choose between UK, DE, FR, IT, ES, SE and DK.

Output function (OFUN): Here the output characteristics can be set to either Direct (DIR) or Inverted (INV) function. Output
type and range are set in the normal programming menu. If the selected output range is starting at zero, V-curved output
function (VFUN) can also be selected. The output characteristics will then be 100-0-100% on the basis of a linear 0-100%
input signal.

Auto diagnostics
The device performs an advanced auto diagnosis of the internal circuits - check tables on page 15.

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 Routing diagram
If no key is activated for 1 minute, the display will return to the default state 1.0 without saving configuration changes.
1 Increase value / choose next parameter
2 Decrease value / choose previous parameter
3 Save the chosen value and proceed to the next menu
Hold 3 Back to previous menu / return to menu 1.0 without saving.

0-5
0-2.5
Power up 0-1
0000 NO CURR 0-0.5 300 300
9999 YES VOLT CUST 0.00 0.00
40.0 12 12 12 12 12 12
% 3 Correct No CURR
0000 3 NO 3 VOLT 3 0-5 3 0.00 3 230 3
10.4 mA PASSW. ADV.SET IN TYPE I.RANGE IN.LO IN.HI
Txt 1 Txt 2 Txt 3 Txt 4 Txt 48 Txt 49
*0 *1 Yes *7 *9 *7 *8 *9
12
1 and 2 held:
Toggle line 3 function
A.Out / TAG.
0-300
(Setting is volatile - use 0-230
DISP setup menu to 0-120
change and store line 3
function). 0-5
0-2.83
0-1
0-0.5
CUST
12
VOLT
3 0-230 3
V.RANGE
Txt 5

NO
YES
12

YES 3
Continued on the page
ADV.SET
Routing diagram ADV.SET
Txt 2

*0 Default state. *7 Only displayed if CUST is selected!

Line 1 shows the scaled process value - OK or error. This menu will change range automatically.
Line 2 shows the selected engineering unit.
Line 3 shows analogue output or TAG no.
*8 Value will be forced to be greater than xx.LO.
Line 4 shows status for communication and signal trending.

*9 Maximum and minimum value selectable from menu must be

*1 Only displayed if password is enabled. based on input type
VOLT: Min: 0.000 Max: 300
CURR: Min: 0.000 Max: 5.00

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 blank
: -/+20
: 111.1 -/+10
% 11.11 S4-20
@F 1.111 9999 9999 CURR 4-20 PASS
@C 1111 -9999 -9999 VOLT 0-20 ACTI
12 12 12 12 12 12 12
CURR
UNIT 1.111 0.00 5.000 3 CURR 3 4-20 3 ACTI 3
A RMS DEC.P DISP.LO DISP.HI ANA.OUT O.RANGE OUT.MOD
Txt 6 Txt 7 Txt 8 Txt 9 Txt 10 Txt 11 Txt 13
*3 *2

-/+10 1-5
-/+5 0-5
-/+1 0.2-1
2-10 0-1
0-10
12
VOLT
3 0-10 3
O.RANGE
Txt 12
*3

Selectable UNITS:
@C hPa l min t
@F Hz l/h mm t/h
% in l/min mm/s uA
A in/h l/s mol um
bar in/min m Mpa uS
cm in/s m/h mV V
ft ips m/min MW W
ft/h K m/s MWh Wh
ft/min kA m/s2 N yd
ft/s kg m3 Ohm VRMS
g kJ m3/h Pa ARMS
gal/h kPa m3/min pH [blank]
gal/min kV mA rpm
GW kW mbar s
hp kWh mils S

*2 Menu not displayed if a Bipolar Output Range is selected.

*3 Direct or Inverted output characteristics must be set in the

ADV setting OFUN menu.
Only ranges starting at zero are available for OFUN = V.FUNC
- refer to *6.

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 UP UP
ZERO ZERO
YES 0.00 DOWN YES 300 DOWN 60.0
NO 0.00 NONE NO 230 NONE 0.0
12 12 12 12 12 12 12

NO 3 0.00 UP 3 YES 3 230 UP 3 0.0 3

To default state
ILIM.L VRMS OUT.ERR ILIM.H VRMS OUT.ERR RESP. 1.0
Txt 50 Txt 51 Txt 54 Txt 52 Txt 53 Txt 54 Txt 15
*15 *16
NO NO

*15 Limits are dependent on input type and the selected input *16 Limits are dependent on input type and the selected input
range: range:
High limit: 'Minimum input' Low limit: 'Maximum input'
Low limit, CURR: 0 AAC High limit, CURR: 5.00 AAC
Low limit, VOLT: 0 VAC High limit, VOLT: 300 VAC

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 Routing diagram, advanced settings (ADV.SET)
MEM, DISP,
CAL, SIM,
PASS, LANG, SAVE
OFUN LOAD
12 12

MEM 3 SAVE 3
SETUP MEMORY
Txt 15/1 Txt 16

9 9 9 TAG
0 0 A A.OUT
12 12 12 12

DISP 3 3 3 9 3 3 A.OUT 3
SETUP CONTRA LIGHT TAGNO_ LINE 3
Txt 15/2 Txt 17 Txt 18 Txt 19 Txt 20

YES 5.000 YES 5.000 YES

NO 0.000 NO 0.000 NO
12 12 12 12 12

CAL 3 NO 3 0.000 3 NO 3 5.000 3 NO 3

SETUP CAL.LO A RMS CAL.HI A RMS USE.CAL
Txt 15/3 Txt 21 Txt 22 Txt 23 Txt 24 Txt 25
*5 *5
NO NO

YES 5.000
To default state
NO 0.000
1.0
12 12

SIM 3 NO 3 2.500 3
SETUP ENA.SIM A RMS
Txt 15/4 Txt 26 Txt 27 In the submenu simulation (SIM) you must press 3 or
*5 remove the 45xx to return to the default state 1.0.
NO

YES 9999
NO 0
12 12

PASS 3 NO 3 0 3
SETUP EN.PASS NEW.PAS
Txt 15/5 Txt 28 Txt 29
NO

DE, DK, ES, FR,

IT, SE, UK
12

LANG 3 UK 3
SETUP LANGUA.
Txt 15/6 Txt 30

VFUN
INV
DIR
12

OFUN 3 DIR 3
SETUP O.FUNC
Txt 15/7 Txt 31
*6

*5 Selectable range as defined by DEC.P, DISP.LO and DISP.HI. *6 VFUN (V-shaped output function) is only available when a
fixed output range starting at zero is seleceted.
DIR (direct) and INV (inverted) output can be combined with
all fixed or CUST output ranges.

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 Help text overview
[1] Set correct password [27] Set the input simulation value
[2] Enter advanced setup menu? [28] Enable password protection?
[3] Select current input [29] Set new password
Select voltage input [30] Select language
[4] Select 0...5 A input range [31] Select direct output mode
Select 0...2.5 A input range Select inverted output mode
Select 0...1 A input range Select V-function output mode
Select 0...0.5 A input range [32] Display underrange
Select custom current input range [33] Display overrange
[5] Select 0...230 V input range [34] Input underrange
Select 0...120 V input range [35] Input overrange
Select 0...2.83 V input range [36] Analog output supply error
Select 0...1 V input range [37] Analog output error - check output connections and
Select 0...0.5 V input range reset power
Select custom voltage input range [38] Configuration error - default configuration is loaded
[6] Select display unit [39] RAM memory error
[7] Select decimal point position [40] Invalid configuration
[8] Set display range low [41] A/D converter error
[9] Set display range high [42] No communication
[10] Select current as analog output type [44] Input range limit error - Input outside configurable
Select voltage as analog output type input range limit
[11] Select 0...20 mA output range [45] Invalid configuration type or version
Select 4...20 mA output range [46] External flash error
Select 4...20 mA with safety readback [47] Internal flash error
Select -10...10 mA output range [48] Set input range low
Select -20...20 mA output range [49] Set input range high
[12] Select 0.0...1 V output range [50] Enable configurable input limit, low
Select 0.2...1 V output range [51] Set configurable input limit, low
Select 0...5V output range [52] Enable configurable input limit, high
Select 1...5V output range [53] Set configurable input limit, high
Select 0...10V output range [54] Select downscale at error
Select 2...10V output range Select zero output at error
Select -1...1 V output range Select upscale at error
Select -5...5 V output range Select no error action - output undefined at error
Select -10..10 V output range
[13] Select active output mode
Select passive output mode
[14] Set Analog output response time in seconds
[15] Select Analog Output Function
Enter Language setup
Enter Password setup
Enter Simulation mode
Perform Process calibration
Enter Display setup
Perform Memory operations
[16] Load saved configuration into module
Save configuration in display front
[17] Adjust LCD contrast
[18] Adjust LCD backlight
[19] Write a 6-character device TAG
[20] Analog output value is shown in display line 3
Device TAG is shown in display line 3
[21] Calibrate Input low to process value?
[22] Set value for low calibration point
[23] Calibrate Input high to process value?
[24] Set value for high calibration point
[25] Use process calibration values?
[26] Enable simulation mode?

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 Document history
The following list provides notes concerning revisions of this document.
Rev. ID Date Notes
100 1740 Initial release of the product
101 1914 SIL HW assessment added

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