2230051/1 IM-S27-11

CH Issue 1

HL100
Controller
Operator's Manual

Volume 1
Operating instructions
1. Operator mode
2. Set up mode
3. RS485 serial communications

Volume 2
Installation and
configuration instructions
1. Installation
2. Internal links and switches
3. Configuration mode

Printed in the UK © Copyright 2001

 1
4 -DIN & 16
1
-DIN
LIMIT CONTROLLERS

Product Manual
59122-2
 PREFACE
This manual comprises two volumes:

Volume I: This supports normal operation of the Limit Controllers. In normal

operation, all actions taken by the user are in front of the Limit
Controller panel.

Volume II: This supports the installation, commissioning and configuring of

the Limit Controllers. It is intended for use only by personnel
who are trained, equipped and authorised to carry out these
functions.
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1/4-DIN & 1/16-DIN LIMIT CONTROLLERS

PRODUCT MANUAL

VOLUME I
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
In normal operation, the operator must not remove the Limit
Controller from its housing or have unrestricted access to
the rear terminals, as this would provide potential contact
with hazardous live parts.

Installation and configuration must be undertaken by

technically-competent servicing personnel. This is covered
in Volume II of this manual.

Contents - Volume I

1. OPERATOR MODE 1-1

1.1. INTRODUCTION 1-1

1.2. INITIAL DISPLAYS 1-1

1.3. ALARM STATUS DISPLAY 1-1

1.4. OVER-RANGE AND UNDER-RANGE DISPLAYS 1-2

1.5. SENSOR BREAK INDICATION 1-2

1.6. VIEWING THE HARDWARE DEFINITION CODE 1-2

1.7. THE LIMIT CONDITION 1-3

1.8. VIEWING THE HOLD VALUE & TIME EXCEEDED VALUE 1-3

1.9. RESETTING THE HOLD VALUE OR TIME EXCEEDED VALUE 1-4

1.10. ALARM CONDITION 1-4

2 SET UP MODE 2-1

2.1 ENTRY INTO SET UP MODE 2-1

2.2 SET UP MODE PARAMETERS 2-2

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2.4 EXIT FROM SET UP MODE 2-8

3 RS485 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS 3-1

3.1 COMMUNICATIONS ENABLE/DISABLE 3-1

3.2 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 3-1

3.3 INDIVIDUAL PARAMETERS 3-5

3.4 ERROR RESPONSE 3-9

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1 OPERATOR
MODE
1.1 INTRODUCTION

The Operator Mode is the normal

day-to-day mode of the Limit
Controller, once it has been set
up and configured as required.
The Controller front panel
indicators and keys are shown in
Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Keys and Indicators
1.2 INITIAL DISPLAYS

After the Controller’s power-up self-test (during which, if the Function key is held
down during power-up, the current Controller firmware revision is displayed), the
initial Operator Mode displays appear (see Figure 1-2).

Figure 1-2 Initial Displays

1.3 ALARM STATUS DISPLAY

Figure 1-3 Alarm Status Display

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1.4 OVER-RANGE AND
UNDER-RANGE
DISPLAYS

If the process variable attains a value

higher than the input scale maximum
limit (over-range) or lower than the input
scale minimum limit (under-range), the
upper display will show the appropriate Figure 1-4 Over-range and
one ofthe displays shown in Figure 1-4. Under-range Displays

1.5 SENSOR BREAK INDICATION

If a break is detected in the sensor circuit, the upper display shows:

The reaction of the alarms to a break is dependent upon the input type.

1.6 VIEWING THE HARDWARE DEFINITION CODE

Figure 1-5 Viewing the Hardware Definition Code

The significance of the four characters in the code is as follows:

Value 0 1 2 3 4 5 7
Input RTD/ T/couple Linear Linear (V)
Linear (mA)
Output 1 Relay
Output 2/3 Not Relay SSR Drive DC DC DC DC
fitted (0-10V) (0-20mA) (0-5V) (4-20mA)

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1.7 THE LIMIT CONDITION

When the process variable exceeds the limit setpoint (i.e. PV > SP for a High Limit
or PV < SP for a Low Limit), the EXCEED and OUT indicators will come ON. If an
annunciator output is selected and fitted, it will become active; the ALM LED will
flash and the alarm status display will become available. If the operator then
acknowledges the Limit Condition by pressing the RESET key, the annunciator
output will be de-activated, the alarm condition will be removed and the OUT
indicator will go OFF. When the process variable returns within the set limit, the
EXCEED indicator will go OFF and the annunciator output will be de-activated (if
it has not already been so by depression of the RESET key). The Limit Condition
will remain ON until the RESET key is pressed, whilst the limit is not exceeded.

1.8 VIEWING THE HOLD VALUE & TIME EXCEEDED VALUE

The Limit Controller has a Hold Value facility whereby the maximum (for High Limit
Action) or minimum (for Low Limit Action) process variable value since the Hold
Value was last reset is retained. There is also a Time Exceeded Value which
indicates the (accumulative) amount of time for which the limit has been
exceeded since this parameter was last reset to zero. The Hold Value and Time
Exceeded Value may be viewed as shown in Figure 1-6.

Figure 1-6 Viewing the Hold Value and Time Exceeded Value

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The Time Exceeded value is in either of two formats:

(a) mm:ss if the value is less than 100 minutes or

(b) mmm:s (minutes and 10’s seconds) if the value is 100 minutes or more.

If the value reaches 1000 minutes or more, the upper display shows:

1.9 RESETTING THE HOLD VALUE OR TIME EXCEEDED

VALUE

Select display of the Hold Value or the Time Exceeded value (as required) as
described in Subsection 1.8. Then proceed as shown in Figure 1-7.

Figure 1-7 Resetting the Hold Vale or Time Exceeded Value

If it is the Hold Value which is being reset, the Hold Value will almost instantly
assume the current process variable value and will then operate in its normal
manner.

1.10 ALARM CONDITION

Whenever either of the two internal "soft" alarms or an annunciator output

becomes active, the ALM indicator will flash. Subsequent de-activation of the
alarm (by the process variable value returning to within the alarm level) or
acknowledgement of the annunciator output (by pressing the RESET key) will
extinguish the ALM indicator.

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2 SET UP MODE
NOTE: Adjustment to any Set Up Mode parameters should be performed
only by personnel authorised to do so.

2.1 ENTRY INTO SET UP MODE

See Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 Entry into Set Up Mode

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 NOTE: If the upper display shows all decimal
point positions illuminated, one or more of the
critical configuration parameters - typically
input range or output use/type - have been
altered and, as a consequence, all Set Up
Mode parameters have been automatically set to their default
values/settings. To clear this display, simply alter the value/setting of any Set
Up Mode parameter (see below).

2.2 SET UP MODE PARAMETERS

The parameter sequence or view/adjustment in Set Up Mode is shown in Table 2-1.

Use the Function key to step through the parameters. In each case, the parameter
legend will be shown in the lower display and the current value/setting will be
shown in the upper display. The value/setting may be altered using the
Raise/Lower keys. A detailed description of each of these parameters is given in
the following Subsections.

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Table 2-1 Set Up Mode Parameters

Parameter Legend Adjustment Range Default Value

Limit Setpoint Range Max. To Range Min. Range Max. (Hi Limit)
Range Min. (Lo Limit)
Digital Filter Time Constant OFF, 0.5 to 100.0 secs. In 2.0 seconds
0.5 sec. increments
Hysteresis 0% to 10% of input span 1 unit
1
Process High Alarm 1 value Range Min. To Range Max. Range Max.
1
Process Low Alarm 1 value Range Min. To Range Max. Range Min.
1
Band Alarm 1 value 0 to span from Limit SP 5 units
1
Deviation Alarm 1 value ±Span from Limit SP 5 units
1
Process High Alarm 2 value Range Min. To Range Max. Range Max.
1
Process Low Alarm 2 value Range Min. To Range Max. Range Min.
1
Band Alarm 2 value 0 to span from Limit SP 5 units
1
Deviation Alarm 2 value ±Span from Limit SP 5 units
2
Scale Range Maximum -1999 to 9999 1000
2
Scale Range Minimum -1999 to 9999 0000
2
Scale Range Decimal Point 0, 1, 2 or 3 1
Recorder Output Scale -1999 to 9999 Range Max.
Maximum 4
Recorder Output Scale -1999 to 9999 Range Min.
Minimum 4
3
Communications Enable 0 (Disabled) or 1 (Enabled) 1 (Enabled)
Display Enable 0 (Disabled) or 1 (Enabled) 1 (Enabled)
Set Up Lock Code 0 to 9999 10

Operator Mode Parameters

(accessible in Set Up Mode):
Process Variable Read Only -
Alarm Status Read Only (see Subsection -
1.3)

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2.2.1 Limit Setpoint

This parameter defines the limit level. If the process variable goes above (for a
High Limit) or below (for a Low Limit) this level (allowing for the setting of the
Hysteresis parameter - see Subsection 2.2.3), the Limit Relay will be de-energised.

2.2.2 Input Filter Time Constant

The Controller input has a digital filter which is used to filter out any extraneous
impulses on the process variable. This filtered PV is used for all PV-dependent
functions (control, alarms etc.). The time constant for this filter may be adjusted in
the range 0.0 seconds (filter OFF) to 100.0 seconds in 0.5 second increments.

CAUTION: If this parameter is set to an excessively high value, the detection

of a limit condition may be significantly delayed. The value chosen should
be sufficiently large to attenuate stray noise on the process variable signal
but no larger.

2.2.3 Hysteresis

This parameter is used to prevent jitter in and out of the limit condition caused by
small variations in the process variable value. It defines the amount by which,
during a Limit condition, the process variable must come below (for a High Limit)
or above (for a Low Limit) the Limit Setpoint before the Limit condition is cancelled.

NOTE: The Hysteresis is only active on the exit from the limit condition.

2.2.4 Process High Alarm 1/Alarm 2 Value

These two parameters, applicable only when Alarm 1/Alarm 2 is selected to be a

Process High alarm, defines the process variable value at or above which the
alarm will be active. The operation of a process high alarm is illustrated in Figure
2-2.

2.2.5 Process Low Alarm 1/Alarm 2 Value

These two parameters, applicable only when Alarm 1/Alarm 2 is selected to be a

Process Low alarm, defines the process variable value at or below which the
alarm will be active. The operation of a process low alarm is illustrated in Figure
2-2.

2.2.6 Band Alarm 1/Alarm 2 Value

These two parameters, applicable only if Alarm 1/Alarm 2 is selected to be a Band

Alarm, defines a band of process variable values, centred on the limit setpoint
value. If the process variable value is outside this band, the alarm will be active.
The operation of a band alarm is illustrated in Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2 Alarm Operation

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2.2.7 Deviation (High/Low) Alarm 1/Alarm 2 Value

These two parameters, applicable only if Alarm 1/Alarm 2 is selected to be a

Deviation High/Low Alarm, defines a value above (positive value - Deviation High
alarm) or below (negative value - Deviation Low alarm) the limit setpoint; if the
process variable deviates from the limit setpoint by a margin greater than that
defined by this parameter, the alarm goes active. The operation of Deviation
Alarms is illustrated in Figure 2-2.

2.2.8 Scale Range Maximum

This parameter, applicable only if a linear input is fitted, defines the scaled input
value when the process variable input hardware is at its maximum value. This
parameter can be set to a value less than (but not equal to) Scale Range
Minimum, in which case the sense of the input is reversed.

2.2.9 Scale Range Minimum

This parameter, applicable only if a linear input is fitted, defines the scaled input
value when the process variable input hardware is at its minimum value. IThis
parameter can be set to a value greater than (but not equal to) Scale Range
Maximum, in which case the sense of the input is reversed.

2.2.10 Scale Range Decimal Point Value Decimal Point Position

0 xxxx
This parameter, applicable only if a linear
input is fitted, defines the position of the 1 xxx.x
decimal point in values of the process 2 xx.xx
variable, limit setpoint, alarm levels and
recorder outputs as shown on the right. 3 x.xxx

2.2.11 Recorder Output Scale Maximum

This parameter defines the value of process variable or limit setpoint (whichever is
applicable) at which the Recorder Output reaches its maximum value; for
example, for a 0 - 5V Recorder Output, this value corresponds to 5V. The decimal
point position for the Recorder Output is always the same as that for the process
variable input range.

NOTE: If this parameter is set to a value less than that for the Recorder
Output Scale Minimum (see Subsection 2.2.12), the relationship between
the process variable/limit setpoint value and the Recorder Output is
reversed.

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2.2.12 Recorder Output Scale Minimum

This parameter defines the value of the process variable or limit setpoint
(whichever is applicable) at which the Recorder Output reaches its minimum
value; for example, for a 0 - 5V Recorder Output, this value corresponds to 0V. The
decimal point position for the Recorder Output is always the same as that for the
process variable input range.

NOTE: If this parameter is set to a value greater than that for the Recorder
Output Scale Maximum (see Subsection 2.2.11), the relationship between
the process variable value and the Recorder Output is reversed.

2.2.13 Communications Enable/Disable

This parameter enables/disables Write operations (i.e. the changing of parameter

values/settings) via the RS485 communications link, if the Communications Option
PCB is fitted (0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled). Parameters can be interrogated via the
link, regardless of the setting of this parameter.

2.2.14 Display Enable

This parameter defines the normal content of the upper and lower displays in
Operator Mode:

Figure 2-3 Display Enable Settings

2.2.15 Set Up Lock Code Value

This parameter defines the four-digit code required to enter Set Up Mode.

2.3 OPERATOR MODE DISPLAYS

Once the complete cycle of Set Up Mode parameters has been displayed, the
user may then step through the Operator Mode displays (see Section 1), before
re-starting the Set Up Mode parameter cycle, as shown in Table 2-1.

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2.4 EXIT FROM SET UP MODE

To leave Set Up Mode, select the Process Variable Operator Mode display then
depress the Raise and Function keys simultaneously, whereupon the S indicator
will go OFF and the Controller will return to Operator Mode.

NOTE: An automatic return to Operator mode will be executed if there is no

key activity in Set Up Mode for two minutes.

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3 RS485 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS

The 161 -DIN Limit Controller may be equipped with a two-wire RS485-compatible
serial communications facility, by which means communication may occur
between the Controller and a master device (e.g. a computer or terminal).

3.1 COMMUNICATIONS ENABLE/DISABLE

When Communications are enabled (in Set Up Mode - see Subsection 2.2.13), the
Controller parameters may be adjusted by the master device via the serial
communications link. If communications are disabled, the Controller will not adjust
or change any parameters in response to commands received from the master
device and will send a negative acknowledgement in response to such
commands. Whether communications are enabled or disabled, the Controller will
return the requested information in response to a Type 2 Interrogation message
(see Subsection 3.2.5) from the master device.

3.2 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 Character Transmission

Data format is fixed to be even parity, seven data bits and one stop bit. The Baud
rate may be selected to be 1200, 2400, 4800 (default) or 9600 Baud.

3.2.2 Line Turn-Round

The communications link is operated as a multi-drop half duplex system. When a

device is transmitting, it drives the transmission lines to the appropriate levels;
when it is not transmitting, its outputs are set to a high impedance in order that
another device can transmit. It is important that a transmitter releases the
transmission lines before another device starts transmission. This imposes the
following restraints on the master device:

(a) The transmitter must release the transmission lines within 6ms of the end
of the last character of a message being transmitted. Note that delays due
to buffers such as those used in universal asynchronous
receivers/transmitters (UARTs) within the master device must be taken into
account.

(b) The transmitter must not start transmission until 6ms has elapsed since the
reception of the last character of a message.

All Controllers in this range having an RS485 communications facility adhere to this
standard; thus, provided that the master device conforms similarly to the
standard, there should be no line contention problems.

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3.2.3 Communications Protocol

The protocol assumes half duplex communications. All communication is initiated

by the master device. The master sends a command or query to the addressed
slave and the slave replies with an acknowledgement of the command or the
reply to the query. All messages, in either direction, comprise:

(a) A Start of Message character

(b) One or two address characters (uniquely defining the slave)
(c) A parameter/data character string
(d) An End of Message character

Messages from the master device may be one of four types:

Type 1: L {N} ? ? *
Type 2: L {N} {P} {C} *
Type 3: L {N} {P} # {DATA} * Table 3-1 {DATA} Element - Sign
Type 4: L {N} {P} I * and Decimal Point
{DATA} Content Sign/Decimal Point
where all characters are in ASCII code and:
abcd0 +abcd
L is the Start of Message abcd1 +abc.d
character (Hex 4C)
abcd2 +ab.cd

{N} is the slave Controller abcd3 +a.bcd

address (1 - 32); addresses 1 abcd5 -abcd
- 9 may be a single digit abcd6 -abc.d
(e.g. 7) or in two-digit form,
abcd7 -ab.cd
the first digit being zero (e.g.
07). abcd8 -a.bcd

{P} identifies the parameter to

be interrogated/modified.

{C} is the command (see below)

# indicates that {DATA} is to follow (Hex 23)

{DATA} is a string of numerical data in ASCII code (see Table 3-1)

* is the End of Message character (Hex 2A)

No space characters are permitted in messages. Any syntax errors in a received

message will cause the slave controller to issue no reply and await the Start of
Message character.

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3.2.4 Type 1 Message

L {N} ? ? *

This message is used by the master device to determine whether the addressed
slave Controller is active. The reply from the slave Controller, if it is active, is

L {N} ? A *

An inactive Controller will give no reply.

3.2.5 Type 2 Message

L {N} {P} {C} *

This type of message is used by the master device to interrogate or modify a

parameter in the addressed Controller. {P} identifies the parameter (as defined in
Subsection 3.3) and {C} represents the command to be executed, which may be
one of the following:

+ (Hex 2B) - Increment the value of the parameter defined by {P}

– (Hex 2D) - Decrement the value of the parameter defined by {P}
? (Hex 3F) - Determine the current value of the parameter defined by {P}

The reply from the addressed Controller is of the form:

L {N} {P} {DATA} A *

where {DATA} comprises five ASCII-coded digits whose format is shown in Table
3-1. The data is the value requested in a query message or the new value of the
parameter after modification. If the action requested by the message from the
master device would result in an invalid value for that parameter (either because
the requested new value would be outside the permitted range for that
parameter or because the parameter is not modifiable), the Controller replies with
a negative acknowledgement:

L {N} {P} {DATA} N *

The {DATA} string in the negative acknowledgement reply will be indeterminate. If

the process variable or the deviation is interrogated whilst the process variable is
outside the range of the Controller, the reply is L{N}{P}<??>0A* if the process
variable is over-range, or L{N}{P}<??>5A* if the process variable is
under-range.

Scan Tables

A parameter identifier character “]” in the message from the master device
indicates that a “Scan Table” operation is required. This provides a facility for

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interrogating the values of a group of parameters and status in a single message
from the master device. The reply to such a command would be in the form:

L {N} ] xx aaaaa bbbbb ccccc ddddd eeeee A *

where xx is the number of data digits to follow and is always 25. The digits are
expressed as shown in Table 3-1. For further information, refer to Subsection 3.3.5.

3.2.6 Type 3 Message

L {N} {P} # {DATA} *

This message type is used by the master device to set a parameter to the value
specified in {DATA}. The command is not implemented immediately by the slave
Controller; the slave will receive this command and will then wait for a Type 4
message (see below). Upon receipt of a Type 3 message, if the {DATA} content
and the specified parameter are valid, the slave Controller reply is of the form:

L {N} {P} {DATA} I *

(where I = Hex 49) indicating that the Controller is ready to implement the
command.. If the parameter specified is invalid or is not modifiable or if the
desired value is outside the permitted range for that parameter, the Controller
replies with a negative acknowledgement in the form:

L {N} {P} {DATA} N *

3.2.7 Type 4 Message

L {N} {P} I *

This type of message is sent by the master device to the addressed slave
Controller following a successful Type 3 message transmission and reply to/from
the same slave Controller. Provided that the {DATA} content and the parameter
specified in the preceding Type 3 message are still valid, the slave Controller will
then set the parameter to the desired value and will reply in the form:

L {N} {P} {DATA} A *

where {DATA} is the new value of the parameter. If the new value or parameter
specified is invalid, the slave Controller will reply with a negative
acknowledgement in the form:

L {N} {P} {DATA} N *

where {DATA} is indeterminate. If the immediately-preceding message received

by the slave Controller was not a Type 3 message, the Type 4 message is ignored.

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3.3 INDIVIDUAL PARAMETERS

The individual parameters and how they may be interrogated/modified are

described below. Unless otherwise stated, the {DATA} element will follow the
standard five-digit format and the decimal point position must be correct for the
new value to be accepted and for modification to occur.

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Parameter Identifier Description
Process Variable M Read (Type 2 message) Only; If out of range,
{DATA} will contain <??>0 (over-range) or
<??>5 (under-range).
Scale Range Max. G Adjustable only on DC inputs. May be read
(Type 2 message) or modified (Type 3/Type 4
message sequence). Decimal point position is
as for the input range. If less than Scale
Range Min. Value, sense of input is reversed.
Scale Range Min. H Adjustable only on DC inputs. May be read
(Type 2 message) or modified (Type 3/Type 4
message sequence). Decimal point position is
as for the input range. If greater than Scale
Range Max. Value, sense of input is reversed.
Scale Range Decimal Q Adjustable on DC inputs only. May be read
Point (Type 2 message) or modified (Type 3/Type 4
mesage sequence). Defines the decimal
point position:
0 = abcd 1 = abc.d 2 = ab.cd
3 = a.bcd
Input Filter Time m May be read or modified using a Type 2
Constant message or a Type 3/Type 4 message
sequence.
Hold Value A Minimum (Low Limit Action) or maximum (High
Limit action) process variable value to occur
since the Hold Value was last reset. Read Only
(Type 2 message). May be reset by Controller
Command 00160 (see Subsection 3.3.6).
Time Exceeded Value T The (accumulative) time during which the limit
has been exceeded since this parameter was
last reset to zero. Read Only (Type 2
message). May be reset using Controller
Command 00170 (see Subsection 3.3.6).
Hysteresis F The amount, in a Limit Exceeded condition,
by which the process variable must be below
(High Limit action) or above (Low Limit action)
the Limit Setpoint before the condition is
cancelled. It may be read or modified (in the
range 0% to 10% of input span) by a Type 2
message or a Type 3/Type 4 message
sequence.

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3.3.2 Output Parameters

Parameter Identifier Description

Recorder Output [ May be read/modified by a Type 2 message
Scale Max. or a Type 3/Type 4 message sequence.
Corresponds to Input Scale Max. with
decimal point position as for input. If less
than Recorder Output Scale Min. sense of
recorder output is reversed.
Recorder Output \ May be read/modified by a Type 2 message
Scale Min. or a Type 3/Type 4 message sequence.
Corresponds to Input Scale Min. with decimal
point position as for input. If greater than
Recorder Output Scale Max. sense of
recorder output is reversed.

3.3.3 Limit Setpoint Value

Parameter Identifier Description

Limit Setpoint S May be read/modified by a Type 2 message
or a Type 3/Type 4 message sequence Can
be set to any value in the input range.

3.3.4 Alarm Parameters

Parameter Identifier Description

Alarm 1 value C May be read/modified by a Type 2 message or a
Type 3/Type 4 message sequence. Decimal point
position is as for input range.
Alarm 2 value E May be read/modified by a Type 2 message or a
Type 3/Type 4 message sequence. Decimal point
position is as for input range.

For descriptions of the operation of the different alarm types, see Subsections
2.2.4 to 2.2.7 and Figure 2-2.

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Parameter Identifier Description
Controller Status L Read Only (Type 2 message). Status information
is encoded in four digits as the decimal
representation of a binary number; each bit in
the binary number having a particular
significance (see Figure 3-1).
Arithmetic Deviation V Read Only (Type 2 message). The difference
between the process variable value and the
Limit Setpoint value.
Scan Tables ] Read Only (Type 2 message). Response:
L{N}25aaaaabbbbbcccccdddddeeeeeA*
where:
aaaaa = Limit Setpoint value
bbbbb = Current process variable
value
ccccc = Current Hold Value (Max. Or
Min. depending on Limit
Action)
ddddd = Current Time Exceeded
eeeee = Controller Status (see Figure
3-1)

3.3.6 Controller Commands

Parameter Identifier Description
Controller Z Implemented by Type 3/Type 4 message sequence only.
Commands In the Type 3 message, {DATA} must be one of three
five-digit numbers:
00150 Reset Limit Controller
00160 Reset Hold Value
00170 Reset Time Exceeded value to zero
The response from the Limit Controller also contains the
same {DATA} content, as does the response to the Type
4 message.
A negative acknowledgement (NAK) will be returned
under the following circumstances:
Reset Limit Controller (a) if the limit is
exceeded but no
annunciator output
is configured.
(b) Controller already
reset
Reset Time Exceeded Time Exceeded = 0
already

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Figure 3-1 Controller Status Byte

3.4 ERROR RESPONSE

The circumstances under which a message from the master device is ignored are:

Parity error detected

Syntax error detected
Timeout elapsed
Receipt of a Type 4 message without a preceding Type 3 command
message.

Negative acknowledgements will be returned if, in spite of the received message

being notionally correct, the Limit Controller cannot supply the requested
information or perform the requested operation. The {DATA} element of a
negative acknowledgement will be indeterminate.

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 Alphabetic Index

A D

Alarm 1 Value Data Format

Band alarm 2-4 Serial communications 3-1
Band Alarm 2-3 Decimal Point Position
Deviation alarm 2-6 Input scale range 2-3, 2-6
Deviation Alarm 2-3 Digital Filter Time Constant 2-3
Process High alarm 2-4
Process High Alarm 2-3 H
Process Low alarm 2-4
Process Low Alarm 2-3 Hardware Definition Code
Alarm 2 Value Display of 1-2
Band alarm 2-3 - 2-4 explanation of 1-2
Deviation alarm 2-3, 2-6 Hold Value
Process High alarm 2-3 - 2-4 Display of 1-3
Process Low alarm 2-3 - 2-4 Resetting 1-4
Alarm Condition Hysteresis 2-3 - 2-4
Indication of 1-4
Alarm Operation I
Illustration of 2-5
Alarm Status Input Filter Time Constant 2-4
Displaying (Operator Mode) Input Over-range
1-1 Indication of 1-2
Displaying (Set Up mode) 2-3 Input Scale Range
Decimal point position
B 2-3, 2-6
Input Scale Range Maximum
Baud Rates 2-3, 2-6
Serial communications 3-1 Input Scale Range Minimum
2-3, 2-6
C Input Under-range
indication of 1-2
Communications Line Release Time
Maximum Value 3-1 L
Communications Message
Command characters 3-3 Limit Condition
Current Firmware Revision Description of 1-3
Display of 1-1 Limit Setpoint 2-3 - 2-4
Limit Setpoint Display (Operator Mode)
Enabling/disabling 2-3, 2-7

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Linear Input Entry into 2-1

Reversal of sense 2-6 Exit from 2-8
Lock Code Lock code 2-3
Set Up mode 2-3, 2-7 Lock Code 2-7
Set Up Parameters
O "All At Default" indication 2-2
Adjusting 2-2
Operator Mode Initial Displays 1-1 Viewing 2-2

R T

Recorder Ouput Time Exceeded Value

Scale maximum 2-3 Display of 1-3
Recorder Output Resetting 1-4
Reversal of sense 2-6
Scale maximum 2-6
Scale minimum 2-3, 2-7
Recorder Output
Reversal of sense 2-7

Scan Tables Command 3-3

Sensor Break
Indication of 1-2
Serial Communications
Baud rates 3-1
Data format 3-1
Enabling/disabling
2-3, 2-7, 3-1
End of Message character
3-2
Error responses 3-9
Message format 3-2
Message types 3-2
Protocol 3-2
Start of Message character
3-2
Type 1 message 3-3
Type 2 message 3-3
Type 3 message 3-4
Type 4 message 3-4
Set Up Mode
Automatic exit from 2-8

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1/4-DIN & 1/16-DIN LIMIT CONTROLLERS

PRODUCT MANUAL

VOLUME II
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
INSTRUCTIONS
The procedures described in this volume must be undertaken
by technically-competent servicing personnel.

Contents - Volume II

1 INSTALLATION 1-1

1.1 UNPACKING 1-1

1.2 PANEL-MOUNTING 1-1

1.3 CONNECTIONS AND WIRING 1-3

2 INTERNAL LINKS AND SWITCHES 2-1

2.1 REMOVING THE CONTROLLER FROM ITS HOUSING 2-1

2.2 REMOVING/REPLACING THE OUTPUT 2/3 OPTION PCBs 2-3

2.3 REMOVING/REPLACING THE RS485/REMOTE

RESET OPTION PCB 2-3

2.4 REPLACING THE CONTROLLER IN ITS HOUSING 2-4

2.5 SELECTION OF INPUT TYPE 2-4

2.6 OUTPUT 3 TYPE 2-4

3 CONFIGURATION MODE 3-1

3.1 ENTRY INTO CONFIGURATION MODE 3-1

3.2 HARDWARE DEFINITION CODE 3-2

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3.4 CONFIGURATION MODE PARAMETERS 3-4

3.5 EXIT FROM CONFIGURATION MODE 3-5

Appendices
A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION A-1

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1 INSTALLATION
WARNING: The functions defined in this Section should be performed only
by personnel who have been trained and authorised for that purpose.

1.1 UNPACKING

1. Unpack the Limit Controller.

It is supplied with a panel
gasket and push-fit fixing strap.
Retain the packing for future
use, should it be necessary to
transport the Controller to a
different site or to return it to
the supplier for repair/testing.

2. Examine the delivered items

for damage or deficiencies. If
any is found, notify the carrier
immediately.
Figure 1-1 Panel Cut-Out (Single Unit)
1.2 PANEL-MOUNTING

The mounting panel must be rigid and may be up to 6.0mm (0.25 inches) thick.
The cut-out required for a single Limit Controller is shown in Figure 1-1. Several
controllers may be installed in a single cut-out, side-by-side. For n Controllers, the
width of the cut-out would be (a) (48n - 4) mm or (1.89n - 0.16) inches for 161 -DIN
Controllers or (b) (96n - 4)mm or (3.78n - 0.16) inches for 41-DIN Controllers. The
main dimensions of the Limit Controller are shown in Figure 1-2.

Figure 1-2 Main Dimensions

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The procedure to panel-mount the Controller is shown in Figure 1-3.

CAUTION: Do not remove the panel gasket, as this may result in inadequate
clamping of the instrument in the panel.

NOTE: The mounting clamp tongues may engage the ratchets either on the
sides of the Controller housing or on the top/bottom faces of the Controller
housing. Therefore, when installing several Controllers side-by-side in one
cut-out, use the ratchets on the top/bottom faces.

Once the Controller is installed in its mounting panel, it may be subsequently

removed from its housing, if necessary, as described in Subsection 2.1.

Figure 1-3 Panel-Mounting the Limit Controller

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1.3 CONNECTIONS AND WIRING

The rear terminal connections are illustrated in Figures 1-4 (161 -DIN instrument) and
1-5 ( 41-DIN instrument).

1.3.1 Mains (Line) Supply

The Limit Controller will operate on 96 - 264V AC 50/60Hz mains (line) supply. The
power consumption is approximately 4 VA.

CAUTION: This equipment is designed for installation in an enclosure which

provides adequate protection against electric shock. Local regulations
(e.g. National Electrical Code, British Standards) regarding electrical
installation should be rigidly observed. Consideration should be given to
prevention of access to the power terminations by unauthorised personnel.
Power should be connected via a two-pole isolating switch (preferably
situated near the equipment) and a 1A fuse (see Figure 1-4 or Figure 1-5).

If the Controller has relay outputs in which the contacts are to carry mains
(line) voltage, it is recommended that the relay contact mains (line) supply
should be switched and fused in a similar manner to (but should be
separate from) the Controller mains (line) supply.

1.3.2 24V AC/DC Supply

Power should be connected via a two-pole isolating switch and a 1A slow-blow

fuse.

1.3.3 Thermocouple Input

The correct type of thermocouple extension leadwire or compensating cable

must be used for the entire distance between the Controller and the
thermocouple, ensuring that the correct polarity is observed throughout. Joints in
the cable should be avoided, if possible. The Controller’s CJC facility must be
enabled (normal conditions) for this input (see Subsection 3.4).

NOTE: Do not run thermocouple cables adjacent to power-carrying

conductors. If the wiring is run in a conduit, use a separate conduit for the
thermocouple wiring. If the thermocouple is grounded, this must be done at
one point only. If the thermocouple extension lead is shielded, the shield
must be grounded at one point only.

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Figure 1-5 Rear Terminal Connections ( 41-DIN Limit Controller)

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The compensating lead should be connected to Terminal 4. For two-wire RTD

inputs, Terminals 4 and 5 should be linked. The extension leads should be of
copper and the resistance of the wires connecting the resistance element should
not exceed 5 ohms per lead (the leads should be of equal length).

1.3.5 Remote Reset Input

Terminals 11 and 12 may be connected to an external pair of voltage-free

contacts (e.g. relay or manually-operated switch). Closure of the contacts will
cause a Reset (acknowledgement of a Limit condition), identical in effect to
depression of the RESET key. This optional facility is mutually exclusive with the
RS485 serial communications option.

1.3.6 Limit Relay Output

The contacts are rated at 5A resistive at 120/240V AC.

1.3.7 Alarm or Annunciator Relay Outputs

The contacts are rated at 2A resistive at 120/240V AC.

1.3.8 Re-Transmitted (Recorder) DC Outputs

See Figure 1-4 or Figure 1-5 and Appendix A.

1.3.9 RS485 Serial Communications Link

The “A” terminal on the Controller should be connected to the “A”

terminal on the master device; the “B” terminal on the Controller
should be connected to the “B” terminal on the master device. Where several
Controllers are connected to one master port, the master port transceiver in the
active state should be capable of driving a load of 12kΩ per Controller; the
master port transceiver in the passive state must have pull-up/pull-down resistors of
sufficiently low impedance to ensure that it remains in the quiescent state whilst
supplying up to ±100µA each to the Controller transceivers in the high impedance
state.

This optional facility is mutually exclusive with the Remote Reset option.

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2 INTERNAL LINKS AND SWITCHES

NOTE: The operations described in this Section should be performed only by
personnel trained and authorised to do so.

2.1 REMOVING THE CONTROLLER FROM ITS HOUSING

To withdraw the Limit Controller from its housing, simply grip the side edges of the
front panel (there is a finger grip on each edge) and pull the Controller forwards.
This will release the Controller from its rear connectors in the housing and will give
access to the Controller PCBs. Take note of the orientation of the Controller for
subsequent replacement into the housing.The positions of the PCBs in the
Controller are shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 PCB Positions

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2.2 REMOVING/REPLACING THE OUTPUT 2/3 OPTION

PCBs

With the Controller removed from its housing:

1. Gently push the rear ends of the CPU PCB and PSU PCB apart slightly, until
the two tongues on each PCB become dis-engaged - see Figure 2-2B; The
Output 2 Option PCB tongues engage in holes in the PSU PCB and the
Output 3 Option PCB tongues engage in holes on the CPU PCB.

2. Carefully pull the required PCB from its connector (Output 2 Option PCB is
connected to the CPU PCB and Output 3 Option PCB is connected to the
PSU PCB) - see Figure 2-2C. Note the orientation of the PCB for later
replacement.

The link jumpers on the CPU PCB and on the Output 3 Option PCB (if DC output is
fitted) are now accessible. Replacement is a reversal of the removal procedure.

2.3 REMOVING/REPLACING THE RS485/REMOTE RESET

OPTION PCB

The RS485 Communications Option PCB or the Remote Reset Input Option PCB
(they are mutually exclusive) is mounted on the inner surface of the PSU PCB.
Figure 2-3 illustrates the removal/replacement procedure. It is not necessary to
remove the Output 2/Output 3 Option PCBs to perform this procedure.

Figure 2-3 Removing the RS485 Serial Comms Option PCB

or Remote Reset Option PCB

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To replace the Controller, simply align the CPU PCB and PSU PCB with their guides
and connectors in the housing and slowly but firmly push the Controller into
position.

CAUTION: Ensure that the instrument is correctly orientated. A stop will

operate if an attempt is made to insert the instrument in the wrong
orientation (e.g. upside-down). This stop must not be over-ridden.

2.5 SELECTION OF INPUT TYPE

The selection of input type is accomplished on link jumpers on the CPU PCB (see
Figure 2-4).

Figure 2-4 CPU PCB Link Jumpers - Input Type Selection

2.6 OUTPUT 3 TYPE

The type of output for Output 3

is determined by the Output 3
Option PCB fitted (see Figure
2-1). There are two types of
option PCB which may be
used for Output 3:

1. Relay Output Option

PCB (no link jumpers) -
Alarm or Annunciator
output only.

2. DC Output Option Figure 2-5 DC Ouput 3 Option PCB

PCB (link jumpers as - Link Jumpers
shown in Figure 2-5) -
Recorder output only.

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3 CONFIGURATION MODE
3.1 ENTRY INTO CONFIGURATION MODE

See Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1 Entry into Configuration Mode

NOTE: Changes to the value/setting of certain Configuration Mode

parameters (e.g. input range, output use and type) will cause the Set
Up Mode parameters to be automatically set to their default values
the next time Set Up Mode is entered (see also Volume I, Subsection
2.1).

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This parameter is a special facility in Configuration Mode,which is used to

represent the hardware fitted (input type, Output 2 type and Output 3 type); this
must be compatible with the hardware actually fitted. For access to, and
adjustment of, the Hardware Definition Code, see Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2 Hardware Definition Code - Access and Adjustment

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Table 3-1 Hardware Definition Code - Input/Output Type Selection

Value 0 1 2 3 4 5 7
Input RTD/ T/couple Linear Linear (V)
Linear (mA)
Output 1 Relay
Output 2/3 Not Relay SSR Drive DC DC DC DC
fitted (0-10V) (0-20mA) (0-5V) (4-20mA)

The maximum setting available for this code is 4117. For example, the code for a
thermocouple input, and relay Output 3 would be 2101.

NOTE: It is essential that this code is changed promptly whenever there is a

change to the Controller’s hardware configuration (change of input/output
type, alarm/recorder output added/removed etc.). The Controller software
depends upon this code to ensure that the Controller operates correctly.

This code may be viewed as a Read Only display in Operator Mode (see Volume
I, Subsection 1.6).

3.3 OPTION SELECTION

This indicates the presence/absence of the Communications Options PCB or

Remote Reset Options PCB and is accessed whilst the Hardware Definition Code is
displayed (see Figure 3-3).

Figure 3-3 Option Selection

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Parameter Identifier Description
Input A four-digit code (see Appendix A).
Range Default settings: Thermocouple - 1419 (Type J, 0 - 761°C)
RTD/Linear mV - 7220 (RTD Pt100 0 - 800°C)
Linear mA - 3414 (4 - 20mA)
Linear V - 4446 (0 - 10V)
Limit Action High Limit (default) energised when process is safe

Low Limit energised when process is safe

Alarm 1 Process High Alarm (default)

Type
Process Low Alarm

Deviation Alarm

Band Alarm

No alarm

Alarm 2 Process High Alarm

Type
Process Low Alarm (default)

Deviation Alarm

Band Alarm

No alarm

Output 2 Alarm 1 hardware output, direct-acting (default)

Usage
Alarm 1 hardware output, reverse-acting

Alarm 2 hardware output, direct-acting

Alarm 2 hardware output, reverse-acting

Direct-acting output, Logic OR of Alarm 1 & Alarm 2

Reverse-acting output, Logic OR of Alarm 1 & Alarm 2

Direct-acting output, Logic AND of Alarm 1 & Alarm 2

Reverse-acting output, Logic AND of Alarm 1 & Alarm 2

Limit Annunciator, relay output, direct-acting

Limit Annunciator, relay output, reverse-acting

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Parameter Identifier Description

Output 3 Alarm 1 hardware output, direct-acting
Usage (relay output only)
Alarm 1 hardware output, reverse-acting
(relay output only)
Alarm 2 hardware output, direct-acting
(relay output only) - default for relay output
Alarm 2 hardware output, reverse-acting
(relay output only)
Direct-acting output,
Logic OR of Alarm 1 & Alarm 2 (relay output only)
Reverse-acting output,
Logic OR of Alarm 1 & Alarm 2 (relay output only)
Direct-acting output,
Logic AND of Alarm 1 & Alarm 2 (relay output only)
Reverse-acting output,
Logic AND of Alarm 1 & Alarm 2 (relay output only)
Limit Annunciator output, direct-acting
(relay output only)
Limit Annunciator output, reverse-acting
(relay output only)
Recorder output - Limit Setpoint (DC output only)

Recorder Output - Process Variable

(DC output only) - default for DC output
Comms. Selectable: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 Baud
Baud Rate
Comms. Unique address assigned to the Controller. In the range 1 - 32.
Address
Cold Junction Enabled (default)
Compensation
Enable/Disable Disabled

Lock Code Read Only display of four-digit Set Up Mode Lock Code

3.5 EXIT FROM CONFIGURATION MODE

NOTE: An automatic exit to Operator Mode

will be made if, in Configuration Mode, there
is no front panel key activity for two minutes.

The exit is made via the power-up self-test

routines which include a lamp test.

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A.1 UNIVERSAL INPUT

General

Maximum per Controller: One

Input Sample Rate: Four samples/second

Digital Input Filter: Time constant selectable from front panel -

0.0 (i.e. OFF), 0.5 to 100.0 seconds in
0.5-second increments.

Input Resolution: 14 bits approximately; always four times

better than display resolution.

Input Impedance: Greater than 100MΩ resistive (except for

DC mA and V inputs).

Isolation: Universal input isolated from all outputs

except SSR at 240V AC.

Thermocouple: Ranges selectable from front panel (with displayed codes):

Type Input Range Dislayed Code Type Input Range Displayed Code
R 0 - 1650°C 1127 J 32 - 1401°F 1420
R 32 - 3002°F 1128 T -200 - 262°C 1525
S 0 - 1649°C 1227 T -328 - 503°F 1526
S 32 - 3000°F 1228 T 0.0 - 260.6°C 1541
J 0.0 - 205.4°C 1415 T 32.0 - 501.0°F 1542
J 32.0 - 401.7°F 1416 K -200 - 760°C 6726
J 0 - 450°C 1417 K -328 - 1399°F 6727
J 32 - 842°F 1418 K -200 - 1373°C 6709
J 0 - 761°C * 1419 K -328 - 2503°F 6710

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Type Input Range Dislayed Code Type Input Range Displayed Code
L 0.0 - 205.7°C 1815 L 32 - 1403°F 1820
L 32.0 - 402.2°F 1816 B 211 - 3315°F 1934
L 0 - 450°C 1817 B 100 - 1824°C 1938
L 32 - 841°F 1818 N 0 - 1399°C 5371
L 0 - 762°C 1819 N 32 - 2550°F 5324

Calibration: Complies with BS4937, NBS125 and IEC584.

Sensor Break Protection: Break detected within two seconds. Limit

output set to OFF (Exceeded condition);
alarms operate as if the process variable
has gone over-range.

Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) and DC mV: Ranges selectable

from front panel (and displayed codes):

Input Range Displayed Code Input Range Displayed Code

0 - 800°C * 7220 0.0 - 100.9°C 2295
32 - 1471°F 7221 32.0 - 213.6°F 2296
32 - 571°F 2229 -200 - 206°C 2297
-100.9 - 100.0°C 2230 -328 - 402°F 2298
-149.7 - 211.9°F 2231 -100.9 - 537.3°C 7222
0 - 300°C 2251 -149.7 - 999.1°F 7223

Type and Connection: Three-wire Pt100

Calibration: Complies with BS1904 and DIN43760.

Lead Compensation: Automatic scheme.

RTD Sensor Current: 150µA (approximately)

Sensor Break Protection: Break detected within two seconds. Limit

output set to OFF (Exceeded condition);
alarms operate as if the process variable
has gone over-range.

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Input Range Displayed Code Input Range Displayed Code

0 - 20mA 3413 0 - 5V 4445
4 - 20mA * 3414 1 - 5V 4434
0 - 50mV 4443 0 - 10V * 4446
10 - 50mV 4499 2 - 10V 4450

(Changes may also be required to the CPU PCB link jumpers - see Volume II
Subsection 2.5).

Scale Range Maximum: –1999 to 9999. Decimal point as required.

Scale Range Minimum: –1999 to 9999. Decimal point as for Scale

Range Maximum.

Minimum Span: 1 display LSD.

Sensor Break Protection: Applicable to 4 - 20mA, 1 - 5V and 2 - 10V

ranges only. Break detected within two
seconds. Limit output set to OFF (Exceeded
condition); Alarms operate as if the process
variable has gone under-range.

A.2 REMOTE RESET INPUT (OPTION)

Type: Voltage-free contact. Closure required for

reset.

Maximum Contact 50Ω

Resistance (Logic 1):

Minimum Contact 500Ω

Resistance (Logic 0):

Maximum Input Delay 1 second

(OFF-ON):

Minimum Input Delay 1 second

(ON-OFF):

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A.3 LIMIT RELAY OUTPUT (OUTPUT 1)

Contact Type: Single pole double throw (SPDT).

Rating: 5A resistive at 120/240V AC.

Lifetime: >100,000 operations at rated

voltage/current.

Isolation: Inherent.

A.4 OUTPUT 2

Contact Type: Single pole double throw (SPDT).

Rating: 2A resistive at 120/240V AC.

Lifetime: >500,000 operations at rated

voltage/current.

Isolation: Inherent.

A.5 OUTPUT 3

General

Types Available: Relay (Alarm or Annunciator output),

DC linear (Recorder Output)

Relay

Contact Type: Single pole double throw (SPDT).

Rating: 2A resistive at 120/240V AC.

Lifetime: >500,000 operations at rated

voltage/current.

Isolation: Inherent.

DC

Resolution: Eight bits in 250mS (10 bits in 1 second

typical, >10 bits in >1 second typical).

Update Rate: 4/second

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 Ranges: 0 - 20mA
4 - 20mA
0 - 10V
0 - 5V

(Changes between V and mA require link jumper movement.)

Load Impedance: 0 - 20mA: 500Ω maximum

4 - 20mA: 500Ω maximum
0 - 10V: 500Ω minimum
0 - 5V: 500Ω minimum

Isolation: Isolated from all other inputs and outputs.

Range Selection Method: Link jumper and front panel code.

A.6 ALARM CONTROL

Maximum Number of Two “soft” alarms

Alarms:

Max. No. of Outputs Up to two outputs can be utilised for alarm

Available: purposes.

Combinatorial Alarms: Logical OR or AND of alarms to an

individual hardware output is available.

A.7 COMMUNICATIONS

Type: Serial asynchronoous UART-to-UART link

Data Format: One start bit, even parity, seven-bit data,

one stop bit.

Physical Layer RS485

Maximum Number of 32
Zones:

Baud Rate: Selectable from the front panel to be one

of: 9600, 4800, 2400 or 1200 Baud.

Zone Address Selection: From front panel (1 - 32)

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A.8 PERFORMANCE

Reference Conditions

Generally as BS5558.

Ambient Temperature: 20°C±2°C

Relative Humidity: 60 - 70%

Supply Voltage: 90 - 264V AC 50Hz±1%

Source Resistance: <10Ω for thermocouple input

Lead Resistance: <0.1Ω/lead balanced (Pt100)

Performance Under Reference Conditions

Common Mode Rejection: >120dB at 50/60Hz giving negligible effect

at up to 264V 50/60Hz.

Series Mode Rejection: >500% of span (at 50/60Hz) causes

negligible effect.

DC Linear Inputs

Measurement Accuracy: ±0.25% of span 1LSD.

Thermocouple Inputs

Measurement Accuracy: ±0.25% of span ±1LSD. NOTE: Reduced

performance with Type “B” Thermocouple
between 100 - 600°C (212 - 1112°F).

Linearisation Accuracy: Better than ±0.2°C any point, any 0.1°C

range (±0.05°C typical). Better than ±0.5°C
any point, any 1°C range.

Cold Junction Better than ±0.7°C.

Compensation:

RTD Inputs

Measurement Accuracy: ±0.25% of span ±1LSD

Linearisation Accuracy: Better than ±0.2°C any point, any 0.1°C

range (±0.05°C typical). Better than ±0.5°C
any point, any 1°C range.

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Accuracy: ±0.25% (mA @ 250Ω, V @ 2kΩ); Degrades

linearly to ±0.5% for increasing burden (to
specification limits).

Operating Conditions

Ambient Temp. 0°C to 55°C

(Operating):

Ambient Temp. (Storage): –20°C to 80°C

Relative Humidity: 20% - 95% non-condensing

Supply Voltage: 90 - 264V AC 50/60Hz (standard)

20 - 50V AC 50/60Hz or 22 - 65V DC
(option)

Source Resistance: 1000Ω maximum (thermocouple)

Lead Resistance: 50Ω per lead maximum balanced (Pt100)

Performance Under Operating Conditions

Temperature Stability: 0.01% of span/°C change in ambient

temperature.

Cold Junction Better than ±1°C.

Compensation
(thermocouple Only):

Supply Voltage Influence: Negligible.

Relative Humidity Negligible

Influence:

Sensor Resistance Thermocouple 100Ω: <0.1% of span error

Influence: Thermocouple 1000Ω: <0.5% of span error
RTD Pt100 50Ω/lead: <0.5% of span error

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A.9 ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Conditions: See PERFORMANCE.

EMI Susceptibility: Designed to meet EN50082 Part 2.

NOTE: For line-conducted disturbances
induced by RF fields (10V 80% AM 1kHz),
the product is self-recoverable in the
frequency bands 17 - 47MHz and 68 -
80MHz.

EMI Emissions: Designed to meet EN50081 Part 2.

Safety Considerations: Designed to comply with IEC 1010-1 in as

far as it is applicable.

Supply Voltage: 90 - 264V AC 50/60Hz (standard)

20 - 50V AC 50/60Hz or 22 - 65V DC
(option)

Power Consumption: 4 watts approximately.

Front Panel Sealing: Certified to IP65 (similar to NEMA 4).

Approvals: Designed to meet FM approval.

A.10 PHYSICAL

Dimensions: Depth: 110mm (161 -DIN), 100mm ( 41-DIN)

Front Panel:
W - 48mm, H - 48mm (161 -DIN)
W - 96mm, H - 96mm ( 41-DIN)

Mounting: Plug-in with panel mounting fixing strap.

Panel cut-out 45mm x 45mm (161 -DIN) or
92mm x 92mm ( 41-DIN).

Terminals: Screw type (combination head).

Weight: 0.21kg maximum ( 41-DIN and 1

-DIN)
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A I

AC/DC (24V) Supply Input Range

Fuse rating 1-3 Selection of 3-4
Terminal connections 1-3 Input Ranges Available
Alarm 1 Type DC linear inputs A-3
Selection of 3-4 RTD (Pt100) inputs A-2
Alarm 2 Type Thermocouple inputs A-1
Selection of 3-4 Input Type
Alarm Relay Output Selection of 2-4
Relay rating 1-6, A-4
Terminal connections 1-6 L
Annunciator Relay Output
Relay rating 1-6, A-4 Limit Action
Terminal connections 1-6 Selection of 3-4
Limit Controller Dimensions
C 1-1, A-8
Limit Relay Output
Cold Junction Compensation Relay rating 1-6, A-4
Enabling/disabling 3-5 Terminal connections 1-6
Configuration Mode Line Supply
Automatic exit from 3-5 Fuse rating 1-3
Entry into 3-1 Terminal connections 1-3
Exit from 3-5 Voltage range 1-3
CPU PCB
Link jumpers 2-4 M

D Mains Supply
Fuse rating 1-3
DC Output Option PCB Terminal connections 1-3
Link jumpers 2-4 Voltage range 1-3

H O

Hardware Definition Code Output 2 Option PCB

Adjustment of 3-2 Removal/replacement 2-3
Display of 3-2 Output 2 Usage
Input/Output Type selection Selection of 3-4
3-3 Output 3 Option PCB
Removal/replacement 2-3

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Output 3 Type S
Selection of 2-4
Output 3 Usage Sensor Break
Selection of 3-5 Effect on outputs
(DC linear inputs) A-3
P Effect on outputs
(RTD inputs) A-2
Panel-mounting Effect on outputs
Procedure 1-2 (thermocouple inputs) A-2
Panel-Mounting Serial Communications
Cut-out dimensions Address, selection of 3-5
(multiple installation) 1-1 Baud rate, selection of 3-5
Cut-out dimensions Terminal connections 1-6
(single installation) 1-1 Serial Communications Option PCB
Maximum panel thickness 1-1 Removal/replacement 2-3
Procedure 1-1 Set Up Mode
PCB Positions 2-1 Lock code, display of 3-5
Power Consumption 1-3
T
R
Thermocouple Input
Rear Terminal Connections 1-3 Terminal connections 1-3
Recorder Output
Terminal connections 1-6 U
Remote Reset Input
Terminal connections 1-6 Unpacking Procedure 1-1
Remote Reset Option PCB
Indication of presence 3-3
Removal/replacement 2-3
Removing the Controller
from its Housing 2-1
Replacing the Controller
in its Housing 2-4
RS485 Communications Option PCB
Indication of presence 3-3
RTD Input
Terminal connections 1-6

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