ScanLog 96

ScanLog 96 PC Interface Version User Manual

PC Interface Version

Single / Dual Channels

Universal Process Data Logger
with PC Software

User Manual
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CONTENTS

1. FRONT PANEL : LAYOUT AND OPERATION 1

2. BASIC OPERATION 3

3. OPERATOR PARAMETERS 6

4. ALARMS PARAMETERS 7

5. SUPERVISORY PARAMETERS 9

6. DEVICE CONFIGURATION 10

7. CHANNEL CONFIGURATION 11

8. ALARMS CONFIGURATION 16

9. RECORDER CONFIGURATION 17

10. RTC SETTINGS 18

11. UTILITIES 19

12. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 20

13. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 22

APPENDIX-A : DC LINEAR SIGNAL INTERFACE 26

APPENDIX-B : LOW / HIGH CLIPPING 28

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Section 1
FRONT PANEL : LAYOUT AND OPERATION

The front panel comprises of 2 X 16 (2 rows of 16 characters each) LCD Display, LED indicators & membrane keys. Refer
Figure 1.1 below.
Figure 1.1
ScanLog 96
2 X 16 LCD Display
Boiler Pressure
Upper Row 2.1 PSI Lower Row

Auto / Manual
Scan Mode Status Alarm Status LEDs
AUTO AL1 AL2 AL3 AL4

Keys

LCD DISPLAY

The LCD Display has 2 rows, the Upper Row & the Lower Row; each having 16 Characters.

In normal mode of operation (Run Mode), the Upper Row displays the Channel Names and the Lower Row displays the
corresponding Process Values followed by Units. Refer Figure 1.2 (a) below.
Figure 1.2(a) Figure 1.2(b)

Boiler Pressure INPUT TYPE>>

2.1 PSI Type K (Cr-Al)

In Set-up Mode, the Upper Row displays the parameter Name and the Lower Row displays the corresponding parameter
Value. Refer Figure 1.2(b) above.

LED INDICATORS

There are 5 front panel 3mm round RED LED indicators described below in table 1.1.

Table 1.1

LED Status
Remains off for Single Channel Version
AUTO In Dual Channel Version the ON status indicates that the
process value indication for channels is updated
automatically with user set Scan Time.

AL1 Flashes while Alarm-1 of any one or more channels is active.

AL2 Flashes while Alarm-2 of any one or more channels is active.

AL3 Flashes while Alarm-3 of any one or more channels is active.

AL4 Flashes while Alarm-4 of any one or more channels is active.

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KEYS

There are four tactile keys provided on the front panel for setting-up the parameter values and for other functions &
commands. The Table 1.2 below lists each key and the associated function.

Table 1.2

Symbol Key Function

SET-UP Press to enter / exit Set-up Mode.

Press to decrease the parameter value. Pressing once

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

Press to increase the parameter value. Pressing once

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

Press to store the set parameter value and to scroll to the next
ENTER / parameter in Set-up Mode.
Alarm ACK
Press to acknowledge / mute alarm output (if active).

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Section 2
BASIC OPERATION

POWER-UP
Upon switching on the power to the unit, the display shows the following information for approximately 4 seconds.

Model Name ScanLog 96 PC PC Interface

Channels Single 1.0.1.0 Firmware Version

After the power-up display information, the instrument starts showing the process value(s) for Single / Dual Channels. This is
the MAIN Display Mode that shall be used most often.
MAIN DISPLAY MODE
This is the default display mode. This mode actually comprises of 4 different screens providing different information. The 4
screens are described below. Use Enter key (press and release) to switch from one screen to the next. The last screen rolls
back to the first screen. The multiple information within a selected screen can be viewed using UP / DOWN keys.
Process Value Screen
This is the default screen upon entering the Main Display Mode. The Upper Row shows the Channel Name and the Lower Row
shows the corresponding Process Value along with user set Units as shown below.

Channel Name Boiler Pressure

2.1 PSI Units

Process Value

In case of process value error, the Lower Row indicates the type of error in place of process value and units. The various errors
and the respective causes are listed in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1
Error Message Cause
Over Range Process Value above Max. Range
Under Range Process Value below Min. Range
Sensor Open Thermocouple / RTD broken

In case of Dual Channel, the channel-wise process value indication update depends upon the selected Auto / Manual scan
mode. The scan mode can be toggled between Auto and Manual by holding the ENTER key pressed for approximately 5
Seconds. The front panel LED indicator glows ON in Auto mode and remains OFF in manual mode. The channel update rate in
Auto mode depends upon the set value (1 to 99 Sec.) for the parameter ‘Scan Rate’. In Manual mode, the channels can only
be scrolled using UP and DOWN keys. However, in Auto Mode though the channels are automatically scrolled with set
interval, the UP/DOWN Keys can still be used for quick manual scrolling through channels.

Alarm Status Information Screen

There are up to 4 soft Alarms (AL1, AL2, AL3 and AL4) provided for each channel. If any one or more set Alarms for a channel
is active, the channel is said to be under Alarm condition. The channel names under Alarm condition keep flashing on the
Upper Row in Process Value screen.

The complete Alarm status information for the channels under Alarm condition is available on this Screen. For example; If
Alarm1 (AL1) and Alarm3 (AL3) of a channel named ‘Boiler Pressure’ is active then the screen displays the following
information.

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Boiler Pressure
AL1 AL3
For Dual Channel Version, if both channels are under Alarm condition; use UP / DOWN keys to scroll through the channels for
viewing the individual Alarm status information.

Note :
The front panel ENTER key can be used as Alarm - Acknowledge key. Use Alarm Acknowledgment feature to de-activate the Alarm relays.
Note that acknowledging the Alarm(s) does not remove the Alarm condition(s).

Recording Information Screen

This screen facilitates viewing information related to the recording feature. Use UP / DOWN keys to scroll through the various
information described below in Table 2.2.

Table 2.2

Information Sample Screen

REMAINING BATCH TIME

This information is available if ‘Batch Recording’ mode is selected Balance Time>>
and shows the remaining batch time in Hours:Minutes:Seconds 1:12:36
(HH:MM:SS) format if the batch is in progress. Upon completion or
prior to start of the batch, the remaining time is shown as 0:00:00.

NEW RECORDS IN MEMORY

Shows the numbers of new records available in the recorder New Records>>
memory for copying (downloading) to Pen-Drive using ‘Copy 12523
(New)’ command.

OLD RECORDS IN MEMORY

Shows the numbers of old records available in the recorder Old Records>>
memory that were copied (downloaded) in the previous session. 10067
These records can be re-copied using ‘Re-copy (Old)’ command.

FREE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR NEW RECORDS

Shows the recorder memory space available for new records. Free Space>>
That is, this information shows how many more new records can 3833410
be stored in the memory before it gets full.

DATE STAMP FOR THE FIRST NEW RECORD IN THE

MEMORY
First Record>>
This information shows the calendar date of recording of the first Date: 01:01:20
available new record in the memory. This information does not
appear if there are no new records in the memory.

TIME STAMP FOR THE FIRST NEW RECORD IN THE

MEMORY
First Record>>
This information shows the clock time of recording of the first
available new record in the memory. This information does not
Time: 23:05:40
appear if there are no new records in the memory.

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Information Sample Screen

DATE STAMP FOR THE LAST NEW RECORD IN THE

MEMORY
Last Record>>
This information shows the calendar date of recording of the latest
Date: 02:01:20
available new record in the memory. This information does not
appear if there are no new records in the memory.

TIME STAMP FOR THE LAST NEW RECORD IN THE MEMORY

This information shows the clock time of recording of the latest Last Record>>
available new record in the memory. This information does not Time: 14:12:10
appear if there are no new records in the memory.

RTC Screen
This screen provides the Real Time Clock (RTC) information as shown below. The upper row shows the current calendar date
in dd/mm/yy format and the lower row shows the running clock time in hh:mm:ss (24 Hours) format.

Date: 05/01/20
Time: 08:56:00

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Section 3
OPERATOR PARAMETERS

The Figure 3.1 shows how to access Operator Parameters. The Example illustrates how to start batch recording.

Figure 3.1

Boiler Pressure SELECT PAGE>> BATCH START>>

2.1 PSI Operator Paras No
Main Screen First (desired) First Parameter
Page
Press SET-UP Key Press ENTER Key
To open Operator
Parameter List

or BATCH START>> Boiler Pressure

Yes 2.1 PSI
Desired Value Main Screen

Press UP/DOWN Keys Press ENTER Key

to adjust Parameter Value to store the New Value
& to move to Next Parameter or
return to Main screen

The Table 3.1 below described the Operator Parameters in detail.

Table 3.1

Parameter Description Settings

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

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

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Section 4
ALARM SETTINGS

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

Figure 4.1

Boiler Pressure SELECT PAGE>> or SELECT PAGE>>

2.1 PSI Operator Paras Alarm Settings
Main Screen First Page Next (desired)
Page
Press SET-UP Key Press UP/DOWN Keys Press ENTER Key
to select next Page To open Alarm
Settings List

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

1 2 AL1
*First Parameter *Desired Channel First Alarm (AL1)
in Alarm Settings
List
Press UP/DOWN Keys Press ENTER Key Press UP/DOWN Keys
to select Channel Value to select Alarm to select Alarm Number
number

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

AL2 Process Low 1.6
Desired Alarm First Parameter Desired Parameter
Number for Alarm 2 for Alarm 2
Press ENTER Key Press ENTER Key Press UP/DOWN Keys
to open AL2 to select desired to adjust Parameter Value
Parameter List parameter

AL2 SETPOINT>> AL2 HYSTERESIS>>

1.4 0.2
Desired Value Next Parameter
Press ENTER Key
to store the New Value
& to move to Next Parameter

* Parameters not present in Single Channel Version

Table : 4.1
Settings
Parameter Description
(Default Value)
SELECT CHANNEL
(Available only for Dual Channel Version)
1 or 2
Select the desired Channel Name whose Alarms parameters are
to be set.

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Settings
Parameter Description
(Default Value)

SELECT ALARM AL1, AL2, AL3, AL4

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

ALx TYPE
x = 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending upon the Alarm selected : AL1, AL2, AL3
or AL4
None : None
Disable Alarm.
Process Low
Process Low : Process High
The Alarm activates when the PV equals or falls below the ‘Alarm
Setpoint’ value. (Default : None)

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

ALx SETPOINT
x = 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending upon the Alarm selected : AL1, AL2, AL3 Min. to Max. of selected
or AL4 input type range
(Default : 0)
Setpoint Value for ‘Process High’ or ‘Process Low’ Alarm.

ALx HYSTERESIS
x = 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending upon the Alarm selected : AL1, AL2, AL3
or AL4 1 to 30000
(Default : 20)
This parameter Value sets a differential (dead) band between the
ON and OFF Alarm states.

ALx INHIBIT
x = 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending upon the Alarm selected : AL1, AL2, AL3
or AL4
No
No : Yes
The Alarm is not suppressed during the start-up Alarm conditions.
(Default : No)
Yes :
The Alarm activation is suppressed until the PV is within Alarm
limits from the time the Recorder is switched ON.

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Section 5
SUPERVISORY CONFIGURATION

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

1. Device Configuration (Device Config)

2. Channel Configuration (Channel Config)

3. Alarm Configuration (Alarm Config)

4. Recorder Configuration (Recorder Config)

5. RTC Settings (RTC Settings)

6. Utilites (Utilites)

7. Return to Main Mode (Exit)

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

Figure 5.1

Boiler Pressure SELECT PAGE>> or SELECT PAGE>>

2.1 PSI Operator Paras Spvr. Config
Main Screen First Page Desired Page

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

to select next Page

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

0 22 Device Config
Passcode Screen Correct Passcode First
Page Header
Press UP/DOWN Keys Press ENTER Key Press UP/DOWN Keys
to enter correct To access Page to select desired Page
passcode Header Header

SELECT PAGE>> ALARMS/CHAN>>

Alarm Config 4
Desired First Parameter
Page Header under selected
Page Header
Press ENTER Key
To access parameters
for selected Page
Header

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Section 6
DEVICE CONFIGURATION

Table : 6.1

Settings
Parameter Description
(Default Value)
SCAN RATE
This parameter value sets the time interval for which each channel 1 Sec. to 99 Sec.
is displayed. In other words, the rate at which the channels are (Default : 3 Sec.)
sequentially updated for indication.

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

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

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Section 7
CHANNEL CONFIGURATION

The Channel configuration parameters are listed in Table below and are generally required to be set only at the time of
installation.
Table : 7.1
Settings
Parameter Description
(Default Value)
SELECT CHANNEL
1 or 2
(This parameter is available for Dual Channel Version only)

Select the channel for which parameter settings are desired.

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

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

UNITS
Select the Units that shall be displayed along with the measured
PV on the display. For temperature input (Thermocouple & RTD), Refer Table 7.3
only °C and °F units are available and represent actual converted
values. All other units available for DC Linear signal input are for (Default : °C)
indication purpose only and should be selected as per the units
specified by the transmitter.

SIGNAL LOW Input Type Settings Default

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

SIGNAL HIGH Input Type Settings Default

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

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

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

RANGE HIGH
(Applicable only for DC Linear Inputs)
-30000 to +30000
The Process Value corresponding to the SIGNAL HIGH value
from the transmitter. (Default : 1000)

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

LOW CLIPPING Disable

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

LOW CLIP VAL

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

HIGH CLIPPING Disable

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

HIGH CLIP VAL

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

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

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

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Table 7.2

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

Type J (Fe-K) 0.0 to +960.0°C / +32.0 to +1760.0°F

Type K (Cr-Al) -200.0 to +1376.0°C / -328.0 to +2508.0°F

Type T (Cu-Con) -200.0 to +387.0°C / -328.0 to +728.0°F

Type R (Rh-13%) 0.0 to +1771.0°C / +32.0 to +3219.0°F

1 °C /°F
Type S (Rh-10%) 0.0 to +1768.0°C / +32.0 to +3214.0°F or
0.1 °C /°F
Type B 0.0 to +1826.0°C / +32.0 to +3218.0°F

Type N 0.0 to +1314.0°C / +32.0 to +2397.0°F

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

-199 to +600 °C / -328 to +1112 °F 1°C

RTD Pt100 or or
-199.9 to +600.0 °C / -328.0 to +1112.0 °F 0.1 °C

0 to 20 mA

4 to 20 mA -30000 to 30000 units

1 Unit
0 to 80 mV
0.1 Unit
Reserved 0.01 Unit

0 to 1.25 V 0.001 Unit

0 to 5 V

-30000 to 30000 units

0 to 10 V

1 to 5 V

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Table 7.3

Option Description

°C Degree Centigrade

°F Degree Fahrenheit

(none) No Unit (Blank)

°K Degree Kelvin

EU Engineering Units

% Percentage

Pa Pascals

Mpa Mpascals

kPa Kpascals

bar Bar
mbar Milli bar
psi PSI
kg/sq.cm kg/cm²

mmH2O mm water gauge

inH2O Inches water gauge

mmHg mm mercury
Torr Torr
litre/hr Litres per hour
litre/min Litres per minute
%RH % Relative Humidity
%O2 % Oxygen
2
%CO % Carbon di-oxide

%CP % Carbon Potential

V Volts

A Amps

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Option Description

mA Milli Amps

mV Milli Volts

ohm Ohms

ppm Parts per million

rpm Revolutions per minute

mSec Milli seconds

Sec Seconds

min Minutes

hrs Hours

PH PH

%PH %PH

miles/hr Miles per hour

mg Milli grams

g Grams

kg Kilo grams

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Section 8
ALARM CONFIGURATION

Table : 8.1

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

RELAY-1 LOGIC
RELAY-2 LOGIC
Relay-1 is common for Alarm 1 & Alarm 3 for all channels.
Relay-2 is common for Alarm 2 & Alarm 4 for all channels.
Normal
Normal : Reverse
The Relay remains ON under Alarm condition; OFF otherwise. (Default : Normal)
Useful for activating Audio / Visual Alarm.

Reverse :
The Relay remains OFF under Alarm condition; ON otherwise.
Useful for Tripping the system under monitoring.

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Section 9
RECORDER CONFIGURATION

Table : 9.1

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

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

ALRM TOGGL REC Disable

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

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

BATCH TIME 0:01 (HH:MM)

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

BATCH START
BATCH STOP No
These two parameters are also available on Operator parameter Yes
list. Refer Section 4 : Operator Parameters.

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Section 10
RTC SETTING

Table : 10.1

Parameter Description Settings

TIME (HH:MM) 0.0

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

DATE
1 to 31
Set current calendar date.

MONTH
1 to 12
Set current calendar month.

YEAR
2000 to 2099
Set current calendar year.

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Section 11
UTILITIES

Table : 11.1

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

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

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Section 12
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

The following precautions should be strictly observed while installing the instrument:

1. The place of installation should be free of corrosive/combustible gases and electrically conductive pollution.

2. Ensure that the place of installation is not subject to rapid ambient changes that can cause condensation. Also the Ambient
Temperature and Relative Humidity surrounding the instrument should not exceed the maximum specified for the proper
operation of the instrument.

3. The place of installation should be adequately protected against excessive electrostatic or electromagnetic interference.

4. The instrument should not be subject to direct vibration or shock.

5. The instrument should not be exposed to dust, salt air, direct sunlight or radiant heat.

OUTER DIMENSIONS

The Figure 12.1 shows the outer dimensions.

Figure 12.1
96 mm 106 mm

ScanLog 96

Boiler Pressure
2.1 PSI
96 mm

AUTO AL1 AL2 AL3 AL4

12 mm
Hinged Flap
Front View Side View

Figure 12.2
PANEL CUTOUT AND RECOMMENDED MINIMUM SPACING Panel Cutout

92 X 92 mm
The Figure 12.2 shows the panel cutout requirements for a single instrument and -0, +0.5 mm
also the minimum spacing recommended if several instruments are required to be
(3.62 X 3.62 in)
mounted on a single panel. (-0, +0.02 in)
38mm (1.5in)

10mm (0.39in)

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PANEL MOUNTING

Follow the steps below for mounting the instrument on panel:

1. Prepare a rectangular cutout to the size shown in Figure 12.2.

2. Remove the Panel Mounting Clamps from the instrument Enclosure.

3. Insert the rear of the instrument housing through the panel cutout from the front of the mounting panel.

4. Hold the instrument gently against the mounting panel such that it positions correctly against the panel wall, see Figure
12.3. Apply pressure only on the bezel and not on the front label.

5. Insert the clamps on either side of the enclosure in the grooves provided and slide them forward until this are firmly in
contact with the rear face of the mounting panel. Refer Figure 12.3 below. There are 2 clamps per side, that is, total 4
clamps.

Figure 12.3

Grooves for
Mounting Clamps

Mounting Panel with

Square Cutout

Clamps

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Section 13
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

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

The ScanLog is designed for installation in an enclosure which

provides adequate protection against electric shock. Local
regulations regarding electrical installation should be rigidly
Caution observed. Consideration should be given to prevention of access to
the Power Supply terminals by unauthorized personnel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONNECTION DIAGRAM
The Electrical Connection Diagram is shown on the Top Side of the enclosure. Refer figure 13.1.

Figure 13.1

PPI ScanLog 96
Channel : Single Dual Exc O/P : 5V 24V

– –
+

TC TC
*Notes:
–V –V
+

mV mV 1. Analog Input 2 connections (terminals 23 to 28)

– –
+ +

+ +

mA mA are applicable only for Dual Channel version.

*Exc
– *Exc
–
O/P O/P
RTD RTD 2. Excitation Voltage output (terminals 15 & 22) is
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 available optionally.
Analog Input 1 *Analog Input 2
Batch Start

Alarm ACK

Common

Supply
Alarm-1 Alarm-2 Serial
85~265 VAC Alarm-3 Alarm-4 Comm
RELAY-1 RELAY-2 RS485
L N NO C NO C B+ B-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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Input Channels (Analog Input 1 & Analog Input 2)

Channel 1 & Channel 2 are designed to interface with Thermocouples, RTD Pt100, mA, mV & V. The wiring connections for
each type are described below.

Figure 13.2(a)
Thermocouple
TC
Connect Thermocouple Positive (+) and Negative (-) as shown in Figure 13.2(a).
16 17 18 19 20 21 Analog Input 1

Use the correct type of Thermocouple extension lead wires or compensating cable for the 23 24 25 26 27 28 Analog Input 2
entire distance ensuring the correct polarity throughout. Avoid joints in the cable.

RTD Pt100, 3-wire Figure 13.2(b)

RTD
Connect single leaded end and the double leaded ends of RTD bulb as shown in Figure
13.2(b). Double leaded connections are interchangeable for respective channel. 16 17 18 19 20 21 Analog Input 1

23 24 25 26 27 28 Analog Input 2
Use copper conductor leads of very low resistance ensuring that all 3 leads are of the
same gauge and length. Avoid joints in the cable.

Figure 13.2(c)
DC Linear mV mV

Use a shielded twisted pair with the shield grounded at the signal source for connecting
16 17 18 19 20 21 Analog Input 1
mV source. Connect common (-) and the signal (+) wires as shown in Figure 13.2(c).
23 24 25 26 27 28 Analog Input 2

Figure 13.2(d)
DC Linear V V

Use a shielded twisted pair with the shield grounded at the signal source for connecting V 16 17 18 19 20 21 Analog Input 1
source. Connect common (-) and the signal (+) wires as shown. Also short terminals 18 &
23 24 25 26 27 28 Analog Input 2
20 for Channel 1 and terminals 25 & 27 for Channel 2, respectively. Refer Figure 13.2(d).

Figure 13.2(e)
DC Linear Current (mA)
mA
Use a shielded twisted pair with the shield grounded at the signal source for connecting
mA source. Connect common (-) and the signal (+) wires as shown. Also short terminals 16 17 18 19 20 21 Analog Input 1

16 & 17 for Channel 1 and terminals 23 & 24 for Channel 2, respectively. Refer Figure 23 24 25 26 27 28 Analog Input 2

13.2(e).

Figure 13.3
ALARM OUTPUTS
NO C

Two Relay outputs, Relay-1 & Relay-2, are available as common Alarm Outputs. Relay-1 is common
Alarm-1 & Alarm-3 of all channels. Relay-2 is common Alarm-2 & Alarm-4 of all channels. 4 5 Relay-1

6 7 Relay-2

Relay contacts, N/O (Normally Open) & C (Common), are rated 2A/240 VAC (resistive load).

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DC EXCITATION VOLTAGE

The ScanLog is optionally supplied with 24 VDC @ 40 mA or 5VDC @ 15 mA power source. This is primarily meant for exciting
2-wire or 4-wire Current / Voltage output transmitters.

For wiring convenience the excitation voltage is made available on two separate terminals (15 & 22). The following figures
illustrate a few connection examples for channel 1.

mA V V

24V 5V 5V
15 16 17 18 19 15 18 19 20 21 15 18 19 20 21

+ - + - + + - - +
4 to 20mA Supply 1 to 3.6 V Supply 1 to 3.6 V
Output Output Output

2-wire Current Transmitter 3-wire Voltage Transmitter 4-wire Voltage Transmitter

(24VDC Supply) (5VDC Supply) (5VDC Supply)

Figure 13.4 (a)

DIGITAL INPUT FOR BATCH START COMMAND Batch

Start Common
Connect a remote potential-free contact closure switch for the purpose of issuing the Batch -
Recording START command. An ‘OPEN’ to ‘CLOSE’ change-over of the contacts initiates time
based batch recording. Once the recording starts, the change in the contact status has no effect.
8 9 10

Figure 13.4 (b)

DIGITAL INPUT FOR ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE Alarm

ACK Common
Connect a remote potential-free contact closure switch for the purpose of issuing Alarm
Acknowledgment. An ‘OPEN’ to ‘CLOSE’ change-over of the contacts acknowledges the alarm
and mutes the alarm relay(s)
8 9 10

SERIAL COMMUNICATION PORT

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

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

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POWER SUPPLY

As standard, the module is supplied with power connections suited for 85 to 264 VAC line supply. Use well-insulated
copper conductor wire of the size not smaller than 0.5mm² for power supply connections ensuring proper polarity as
shown in Figure 13.5. The module is not provided with fuse and power switch. If necessary, mount them separately. Use a
time lag fuse rated 1A @ 240 VAC.

Figure 13.5

Earth
1
Fuse
Line
2 L

Neutral
3 N
2 Pole
Isolating Switch Power Supply Terminals

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APPENDIX A
DC LINEAR SIGNAL INTERFACE

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

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

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

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

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

Y = mX + C
Where;

Process Value
X : Signal Value from Transmitter

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

m
ΔY

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

Transmitter Signal X

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The following examples illustrate appropriate parameter value selections.

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

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

Input Type : 4-20 mA

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

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

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

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

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

Input Type : 0-20 mA

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

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APPENDIX B
LOW / HIGH CLIPPING

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

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

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

(20mA, 100.0)

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

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

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

High Clipping Parameter Values

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

Transducer Signal (4 - 20 mA)

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