AMETEK

Event
Recorders
Recorders

The Ametek Integrated

System Monitor, ISM-1,
is a modular contact
sequence of events
recorder system offering
the flexibility and
reliability to tackle any
application from several
to several thousand
points with confidence.
• Reliable

• Versatile

• High MTBF

• Optional Modbus Interface

• Optional RiSCue Alarm

Management Software

Reliability was the number one criteria

in the design of the ISM-1. Every
component, every connector, and
every piece of hardware was selected
with the goal of achieving reliability
orders of magnitude higher than any
other events recorder.

Virtually all operating parameters are

programmable in the ISM-1, to tailor
the alarming and reporting to the needs
of different applications. Interfaces to
printers, DCS systems, CRT
annunciator, and PC computers
provide the necessary data for prompt
response or analysis. A variety of input
filtering options reduces false reports
from sensitive or noise-generating
equipment.

The ISM-1 is the only sequence of

events recorder designed to last as
long as the facility in which it is installed
— with minimal service or
maintenance!

4.2
Event Capture Unit Communications Field Contact Voltage
The Event Capture Unit or ECU is the Interface Unit Power Supply
heart of the ISM-1 System. Each ECU The Communications Interface Unit The Field Contact Voltage (FCV) power
supplies the logic required to monitor (CIU) interfaces with single or multiple supply provides wetting voltage for dry
either 128 or 256 inputs and can ECUs as well as CIUs to provide a contact inputs and performs input
function as a stand alone events more advanced recording system. check and ground detection functions.
recorder. Each input is sampled every Each CIU constantly runs a self
millisecond and can be configured for
normally open or normally closed
diagnostic routine and provides error FCV Specifications
messages with clear visual indication of Inputs: 256 or 512 contact inputs per
contacts. system status. supply
The design of the ECU virtually
eliminates the nuisance of false alarms. Wetting Voltage: 24, 48, 125, or
Digital filters are available on a system 250 VDC.
wide and per input channel basis. The
ECU can be configured to automati-
cally delete noisy points from scan and
reinsert them at a later time. Each CIU performs the following
general functions:
• Communicates with, and time sorts
data from, multiple ECUs in the
system
Configurations Available:
• Acts as a smart interface to a variety (1) Single 256 point supply
of Inputs/Outputs. (2) Dual 512 point supply
ECU Specifications – 4 User programmable function (3) Redundant 256 point supply
Inputs: 32-256 contacts per ECU contact inputs (4) Two different FCV voltages, 256
N.O./N.C. per input – 2 User programmable relay points each
outputs
Power: Redundant 20-60 or 90-260
VDC and/or 120/240 VAC 50/60Hz • Selection of up to 14 of the following:
– SCM fiber optic module for
Outputs: (2) RS-232 ports for local interfacing with remote ECU up
terminal I/O and printer, (1) Fiber Optic to 500 meters away (up to 1000
port for interface to CIU. Specify meters optional)
distances up to 1000 meters between – RDM relay driver module provides
ECU and CIU. four additional software driven
relay outputs
MTBF: 115 years – Dual RS-232 module provides
redundant and/or primary and
Legends: 119 characters per input; backup output ports for termi-
divisible in any combination of alarm nals, printers, and other RS-232
and return-to-normal descriptor compatible devices including
Modbus and other DCS
Event Memory: Minimum of 1000 protocols
events per ECU in system. – Parallel Output Port provides
interface for high speed parallel
printers
ISM-SX – Fiber Optic Port provides a high
By addition of Input Isolation Modules, speed data output for interfacing
FCV power supply, and user input/ with other CIUs in very large
output devices, a complete recording systems
system is created for up to 256 points. – IBM Interface provides an error
This is available as the ISM-SX. corrected binary interface for
high speed, reliable remote or
local communication to an IBM
or compatible PC

• Power: Same as ECU

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AMETEK
Event
Recorders
Recorders
A wide selection of Input Assemblies to meet any application
Input Options
Compact, simple and advanced to save Height Width Depth Maximum Terminations
installation/retrofit costs. These simple Behind Panel Number
termination options offer the widest (Not Including Of Inputs
alternatives and simplify installation to save Wiring)
time and costs. The standard input module,
used in all of these options, includes optical Input Terminal 7.0" 19.0" 22.0" 128 compression
isolators, initial input conditioning and input Shelf (ITS) terminal blocks
check circuitry.
High Density 27.75" 19.0” 8.4" 512 compression
Input Card terminal blocks
Rack or interface to
existing RiS
AN-4100/RA-3800
Input Panels
(AN-4190)
DC Input 19.25" 19.0" 0.0" 64 compression
Terminal terminal blocks
Panel (ITP-C)
DC Input 19.25" 19.0" 0.0" 32 uses GE or States
Terminal terminal blocks
Panel (ITP-TB)
Fully Isolated 24.46” 19” 0.0” 32 2 terminals
ITP per input,
AC/DC uses GE or
States blocks

Applications All modules isolated input to output; AC/DC to isolated input-to-input.

ISM-SX Block Diagram Standard Systems
(Up to 256 points) (Up to 3328 points)OUTPUT DEVICES – PRINTERS
– MASTER STATION
(OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) – TERMINALS
– DCS
KEYBOARD/ RS-232 RS-232
TERMINAL
PRINTER CIU

FIBER OPTIC

PRIME FCV SUPPLY UP TO

POWER ECU 13 FCV
(OPTIONAL) ECU ECU (PER ECU)
RIBBON
RIBBON (OPTIONAL)

UP TO 8 INPUT MODULE INPUT MODULE INPUT MODULE

MODULES INPUT MODULE
(8 PER ECU)

FIELD INPUTS
(32-256 INPUTS) FIELD INPUTS
(32-3328 INPUTS)

OUTPUT DEVICES
Large Distributed
ISM-1 System
(Up to 6656 points) MASTER FIBER OPTIC
CIU

SUB- SUB-
CIU CIU

FCV
(PER ECU) ECU ECU ECU ECU

INPUT MODULES
(8 PER ECU) UP TO 13

4.4
ISMCOMM Software ISM System Clock Accuracy: 100 milliseconds per
day typical with software correction,
Specifications 100 milliseconds per day with TCXO
• Automatic Retrieval of Data Inputs: 1 — 6656 inputs option over entire temperature range; ±
1 millisecond with IRIG-B (CIU only).
• “Multi-Site Analyzer’’ Input Resolution: 1 millisecond
system wide, regardless of number of Logic Power: 20-60 or 90-260 VDC
The ISMCOMM software is a inputs and 120/240 VAC 50/60 HZ 10 watts
program used to automatically or maximum per ECU or CIU.
manually retrieve data recorded by Isolation: Via optical couplers to
the ISM-1 to a computer via an RS- provide isolation from input to output Operating Temperature Range:
232 link and selected modems. and power. An optional isolated 32° to 140°F (0 to 60°C)
module provides isolation from input-
Once the data is stored at the com- to-input and accepts AC inputs. Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
puter, files can be merged, a time
window can be extracted, selected Input Normal State: Normally open Surge Withstand Capacity (SWC):
points can be extracted and any (NO) or normally closed (NC) can be set Conforms to IEEE/ANSI C37.90.1-
information can be printed out in true on a per point or group basis via 1989
sequential order. Even data from printer/keyboard or remote computer.
different recorders! RFI: Tested per SAMA standards to
Field Contact Voltage (FCV): PMC 33.1c-1978 class 2, band A, B
Requirements: IBM-PC/XT or Wet or dry contacts 24, 48, 125, and C
compatible with 640K RAM, DOS 3.1 250 VDC, Ametek or customer
or later, monitor, hard disk drive, printer supplied, or 24, 48, 120, 240 VAC Dielectric Strength: Conforms to
and serial port. customer supplied. Negative FVC is IEEE C37.90-1978, 1500 VDC input to
also available. ground
CIU Time Synchronization: IRIG-B, Output Format: ASCII serial text in the
AC-line, pulse per unit time selectable following order: point status, point
by the user, with crystal clock backup. number, date and time, legend

CRT Annunciator:
Typical Computer Screen for ISMCOMM A CRT color annunciator option
provides control room operators with
dynamic alarm displays as they
Event File: C:\RIS\ISM-1\DATA.EVT Total Events = 27 happen. The display can be pro-
Event Type Point Time Date Station grammed for alarm grouping, color
coding, and several types of se-
18 A - 00005 at 16:34:04.348 on 07/31/91 from Northside Station quences. A custom control keyboard
Loss of Station Service provides direct access to current
19 A - 00001 at 16:34:05.771 on 07/31/91 from Northside Station alarms and recent status changes.
Loss of DC/Breaker Control
Modbus:
20 A - 00002 at 16:34:05.794 on 07/31/91 from Northside Station Using a dual serial port, the ISM can
Hot Oil output all recorded data on request to
21 A - 00004 at 16:34:07.662 on 07/31/91 from Northside Station a Modbus master. This is also used to
Hot Spot interface the ISM-1 to our RiSCue
22 A - 00003 at 16:34:07.890 on 07/31/91 from Northside Station Alarm Management Software.
LTC Backup Alarm
23 N - 00002 at 16:34:08.312 on 07/31/91 from Northside Station
Oil Temp. OK
24 N - 00001 at 16:34:08.337 on 07/31/91 from Northside Station
DC on Line
25 N - 00005 at 16:34:09.607 on 07/31/91 from Northside Station
Service OK
26 N - 00004 at 16:34:09.926 on 07/31/91 from Northside Station
Hot Spot OK
27 N - 00003 at 16:34:10.921 on 07/31/91 from Northside Station
LTC Normal

F1 - Display Help Screen ESC - Quit Legend Offset = 0

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AMETEK
Event
Recorders
Recorders
ECU Dimension &
Connections

Event Capture Unit (ECU)

EVENT CAPTURE UNIT (ECU)

J5 J6 J7 J8 J9
1.718"
(43.64mm) J20
J13 J14
J1 J2 J3 J4

0.856"
(21.82mm)

REAR VIEW
(ROTATED 180° FOR CLARITY)

22.00"
(558.8mm)

11.75"
(298.45mm)

1.87"
(47.50mm)

FRONT VIEW

1.718" 1.25"
(43.64mm) (31.75mm)

18.34"
(465.84mm)

19.00"
(482.60mm)

4.6
CIU Dimensions &
Connections

Communication Interface Unit (CIU)

COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE UNIT (CIU)

3.234" FRONT/REAR
(82.14mm) SLIDE MOUNTING
DIMENSIONS ARE
THE SAME
2.014"
(51.16mm)
J15 J0
1.454" J20
(36.93mm) J14 J13 J12 J11 J10 J9 J8 J7 J6 J5 J4 J3 J2 J1

0.234" REAR VIEW

(5.94mm) RETAINER CARD, BOARD,
(ROTATED 180° FOR CLARITY) AND CONNECTOR ARE
SHOWN FOR REF. ONLY

22.00"
(558.8mm)

15.05"
(382.52mm)

1.87"
(47.50mm)

FRONT VIEW

3.47" 3.00"
(88.08mm) (76.20mm)

18.34"
(465.84mm)
19.00"
(482.60mm)

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AMETEK
Event
Recorders
Recorders
FCV Dimensions &
Connections

Field Contact Voltage (FCV) Power Supply

FIELD CONTACT VOLTAGE (FCV) POWER SUPPLY

3.47" OUTPUT POWER OUTPUT POWER

(88.08mm)
3.234" 3.31"
(82.14mm) (84.07mm)
SUPPLY B SUPPLY A

REAR VIEW
(ROTATED 180° FOR CLARITY)

22.00"
(558.8mm)

15.05"
(382.52mm)

1.87"
(47.50mm)

FRONT VIEW

FIELD CONTACT VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY ISM–1

FCV
POWER
3.47" SUPPLY
(88.08mm)

3.00" SUPPLY A GROUND FAULT SUPPLY B

(76.20mm) OUTPUT PRIME FUSE NEGATIVE POSITIVE OUTPUT PRIME FUSE
ON POWER POWER 1 2 ON POWER POWER 1 2
ADJ ADJ
1 2 FAULT FAULT 1 2

OFF OFF

18.34"
(465.84mm)
19.00"
(482.60mm)

4.8
Input Module Dimensions
17.00 (431.8) .50
(12.7)

.50
OUTPUT (12.7)
CONN.

POWER 8.36
CONN. (212.34)

INPUT MOD. & CARRIER

CARD ASSEMBLY
19.00 (482.6)
RIBBON CABLE GUIDES
FOR OUTPUT CONNECTOR
CABLE TIE PLATE
FOR OUTPUT CABLE

DISCRETE WIRE GUIDES 19.218

FOR PWR. CONN. (488.1)

18.25
(412.7)

5.25 27.82
(133.4) (701.55)
INPUT
TERM. 11.00
BLOCKS 20.97 (279.4)
(532.64)
7.50
(190.5)
5.25
INPUT
(133.5)
TERM.
BLOCKS

5.25
(133.4)
1.48 (37.6)
.125 1.48
(3.18) (37.59)
TYP.
3.48
(88.39) .42 TYP
(10.67)
DISCRETE WIRE GUIDES 19.00 (482.6)
FOR INPUT TERM. BLOCKS
RIBBON CABLE GUIDES DIMENSIONS: IN
FOR INPUT TERM BLOCKS (MM) DIMENSIONS: IN
.42 18.16 (461.26) (MM)
(10.67)

High Density Input Module Chassis Typical Input Termination Panel

18.25"
0.0
0.374
(9.50)

FRONT VIEW CUSTOMER WIRING - TERMINATED

TO MODULE MOUNTED COMPRESSION
19.00" TYPE TERMINAL BLOCKS, WITH REMOVABLE PLUGS WHICH HANDLE 19.00"
UP TO A 12 AWG WIRE WITHOUT A FERRULE

18.625
(473.07
19.0
(482.6)
6.969"

(SIDE VIEW)

6.969"

0.86
Input Terminal Shelf (21.84)
0.0
SIDE VIEW

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AMETEK
Event
Recorders
Recorders
ISM-1 Integrated System
Monitor Ordering
ISM –1 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — 9 — 10

Item 1. System Wired Capacity — XG Non-redundant 24 VDC D Other

Total # of wired points (1-6656) Item 8. Input Terminations — Divide Item 10. Options
the number of wired points by 32 or 64, L Cabinet Mounting — 27"W x
Item 2. System Active Capacity — depending on the type of terminations 31"D x 90"H NEMA 1 Cabinet
Number of active points, in multiples required. Replace the X in the model J Portable keyboard
of 32. number with the quantity required. All *T TCXO 1 ppm high accuracy
Input Modules provide optical isolation clock
Item 3. Prime Input Power source with a common return. Isolated Input *DH Dual RS232 Port
A 125 VDC Modules provide an isolated return per *PO Parallel Port
B 48 VDC point. Input Terminal Shelves (ITS) are *FO Fiber Optic Output Port
C 120/240 VAC provided with chassis slides and are *RD Relay Driver Module
D 250 VDC designed for 19" rack mounting. for CIU
E 24 VDC *CI/XXX Computer Interface—Specify
Input Termination Panel (ITP) IBM-PC, Bailey, Fox 1A, Fox
Item 4. Communication Interface XA Lo density States Sliding Links (32) 300, Modbus
Unit (CIU) — required for Smart Interface XB Lo density EB-25 (32) +M IBM-PC compatible Master
or if multiple ECUs are utilized. XC Lo density CR-151 (32) Station Software (ISMCOMM)
0 Not required XD High density Phoenix *K1 Color CRT Annunciator with
1 One required compression (64) Control keyboard
XN High density compression (32)
Item 5. Event Capture Unit (ECU) — XE Lo density isolated States *Requires a CIU
128 point unit. Divide the # of active +One time fee per customer
Sliding Link (32)
points by 128 to determine the # of XF Lo density isolated EB-25 (32)
ECUs required. Replace the X in the XG Lo density isolated CR151 (32)
model number with the quantity required. XH High density isolated Phoenix
XS Short range compression (64)
(20 meters maximum)
XL Long range Input Termination Shelf (ITS)
(500 meters maximum) XI High density Phoenix
0 None required compression (32)
(Use 256 Point) XJ High density Phoenix
compression (64)
Item 6. Event Capture Unit (ECU) — XK High density Phoenix
256 point unit. Divide the # of active compression (96)
points by 256 to determine the # of XL High density Phoenix
ECUs required. Replace the X in the compression (128)
model number with the quantity required.
0 None required (use 128 point) Input Rack
XS Short range XR Input Card Rack — Capacity of
(20 meters maximum) 8 modules not included (256
XL Long range points)
(500 meters maximum) XRD Input Modules — 32 points
XRA Isolated Input Modules — 32
Item 7. Field ContactVoltage (FCV) points
— The # of FCV units typically equals
the number of ECU’s. Replace the X in Item 9. Printer type
the model number with the quantity A None required
required. Specify positive or negative. B 40 column Red/Black printer
XA Customer supplied mounted on a 19" shelf suitable
(requires Input Check Module for rack mounting.
— Specify Voltage) C 40 column Red/Black printer
XB Redundant 125 VDC and keyboard mounted on a 19"
XC Redundant 48 VDC shelf suitable for rack mounting.
XD Redundant 24 VDC
XE Non-redundant 125 VDC
XF Non-redundant 48 VDC

4.10
ISM-SX Stand Alone
ECU System Ordering
ISM –SX 1 — 2— 3 — 4 — 5 — 6

Item 1. System Wired Capacity Item 6. Options

128 128 Point Event Capture Unit Item 5. Input Terminations B Shelf Mounted Printer
256 Point Event Capture Unit The terminal blocks and input module (with shelf)
are mounted on an Input Termination C Printer/Keyboard and Shelf
Panel (ITP). Replace the X in the model
Item 2. System Active Capacity # with the quantity required. Input J Portable Keyboard
Specify the number of active points Terminal Shelves (ITS) are provided Extra Manual
in multiples of 32. with chassis slides and are designed
for 19" rack mounting. A standard 10
Item 3. Input Power ft. ribbon cable is provided to connect
A 125 VDC the input termination panel(s) to the
B 48 VDC ECU.
C 120/240 VAC
D 250 VDC XA States sliding links ITP (32 inputs)
E 24 VDC XB EB-25 ITP (32 inputs)
XC CR-151 ITP (32 inputs)
Item 4. Field Contact Voltage XD Compression ITP (64 inputs)
(Specify positive or negative.) XN Compression ITP (32 inputs)
A Customer Supplied — Specify XE Isolated States ITP (32 inputs)
voltage XF Isolated EB-25 ITP (32 inputs)
B Redundant 125 VDC XG Isolated CR-151 ITP (32 inputs)
C Redundant 48 VDC XH Isolated Compression ITP
D Redundant 24 VDC (64 inputs)
E 125 VDC Non-redundant XI Compression ITS (32 inputs)
F 48 VDC Non-redundant non-isolated
G 24 VDC Non-redundant XJ Compression ITS (64 inputs)
non-isolated
XK Compression ITS (96 inputs)
non-isolated
XL Compression ITS (128 inputs)
non-isolated
XR 256 pt. Input Card Rack
(Rack only)
XRD Input Cards (32 inputs — for
Card Rack)
XRA Isolated Input Card (32 inputs)
Others available Consult Factory

Note: All inputs are optically isolated

from input-to-output. The isolated input
options also provide input-to-input
isolation.

4.11