Omega RD260A User Manual

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1 - 21.2 Checking and UnpackingThis recorder has been thoroughly inspected before shipment; however, when youreceive the recorder, check that all acc

1 - 3 1. BEFORE INSTALLATION1.2 Checking and UnpackingCAUTION1.2.2 Removing PackingsThe internal assembly is secured in position by packings to saf

1 - 41.2.3 Checking Model CodesCheck the model codes on the nameplate to make sure they are as specified by yourorder.The nameplate is visible after

2 - 1 2. INSTALLATIONChapter 2 INSTALLATIONThis chapter describes the installation method of the recorder: selecting the installationsite, mounting

2 - 22.1.2 Mounting Methods(1) Mount the recorder on a steel panel whose thickness is at least 2 mm (and up to 26mm).(2) Insert the recorder into the

2 - 3 2. INSTALLATION2.1 Installation Site and Mounting Methods2.1.3 External DimensionsUnit: mmUnless otherwise specified, dimensional tolerance i

2 - 42.2 Wiring !Wiring should be done only after you have read this section. The section consists of thefollowing subsections:2.2.1 Rear Panel Ter

2 - 5 2. INSTALLATION2.2.2 Power Supply Wiring !(1) The rated power supply voltage for the recorder is follows.• 100 to 240 V AC(2) Turn the recorde

2 - 62.2.3 Input Signal Wiring !(1) Turn off the recorder power switch.(2) Remove the transparent cover for the input signal terminals.(3) Connect th

2 - 7 2. INSTALLATION2.2 WiringTerminal BoardBb–A+1ch2ch3chRTDDC voltage, TCbB–A+1ch2ch3ch4ch5ch6chPen model Dot-printing modelWiring for Input Term

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2 - 82.2.4 Alarm Output Wiring (option) !NOTE The following settings are available only for the model with relay options (-A2,-A4, -A6).(1) Turn the

2 - 9 2. INSTALLATION2.2.5 Remote Control Wiring (option) !NOTE The following settings are available only for the model with remote options (R1).(1)

3 - 1 3. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONSChapter 3 COMPONENT NAMES ANDFUNCTIONSThis chapter describes the names of components, and outlines their functi

3 - 23.1 Front PanelRCD ALMESCRCDPRINTFEED➀➂➁➃➄DISPCH UP1. Power switch (push-button type)Pressing the switch turns the power ON and OFF.2. Key panel

3 - 3 3. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS3.1 Front Panel3. Chart cassetteContains a Z-fold chart (width: 100 mm, length: 16 m).4. Status DisplayRCD ind

3 - 43.2 Characters on the DisplayThe display consists of seven segmetns, and therefore characters exist which aredifficult to display.Characters are

4 - 1 4. DAILY OPERATION/MAINTENANCEChapter 4 DAILY OPERATION/MAINTENANCEThis chapter describes the daily operation and maintenance of this recorder.

4 - 24.2 Installing (or Replacing) Chart Paper(1) Open the front door of the recorder.(2) Check the recorder is not in recording state; but the power

4 - 3 4. DAILY OPERATION/MAINTENANCE(8) Close the chart retainer.(9) Close the chart guide (transparent plastic plate).Must be close the front transp

4 - 44.3 Installing (or Replacing) Pens (Pen model)Felt-tip penSimple replacement(1) Open the front door, and check to see that the recording is OFF,

1INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the OMEGA industrial strip-chart recorder.The RD260A recorder comforms to the EMC standard as follows.EM1 EN5501

4 - 5 4. DAILY OPERATION/MAINTENANCE4.3 Installing (or Replacing) Pens (Pen model)CAUTIONPlotter pen(1) Open the front door, and check to see that t

4 - 6CAUTION4.4 Installing (or Replacing) Ribbon Cassette (Dot-printing model)(1) Open the front door, and check that the power is switched OFF.(2) O

4 - 7 4. DAILY OPERATION/MAINTENANCE4.5 Getting the Recording4.5 Getting the Recording4.5.1 Starting/Stoping the RecordingPress the [RCD] key to s

4 - 84.6 Getting a Digital PrintoutA digital printout can be any one of the following:• List printout• SET UP list printout4.6.1 Getting a List Print

4 - 9 4. DAILY OPERATION/MAINTENANCE4.6 Getting a Digital Printout4.6.2 Getting a SET UP List PrintoutA SET UP list printout includes the setting v

4 - 104.7 Selectting the DisplayFive different displays can be selected. These are:DISPLAY AUTOChannel number and measured values will appear on the

4 - 11 4. DAILY OPERATION/MAINTENANCE4.8 Maintenance4.8 MaintenanceThe activities necessary to maintain the recorder in good operating condition ar

4 - 124.8.2 Battery ReplacementThe [ ] illumination indication shows lithium battery deterioration, which isused for memory backup. The battery has

4 - 13 4. DAILY OPERATION/MAINTENANCEPen modelTo maintain proper recording functions, it is recommended to clean the plotter-carriageshaft once a ye

4 - 14Calibration is a comparing operation between standard inputs and measured values.It is recommended to carry out a calibration once a year to ass

2WARNINGCAUTIONSAFETY PRECAUTIONSThis recorder is developed to satisfy and to be used under the following conditions:• The recorder is a component typ

4 - 15 4. DAILY OPERATION/MAINTENANCE4.8 MaintenanceThree lead wires should have the same resistance values.Power terminalInput terminals(for RTD)De

4 - 164.8.6 Pen-Position Adjustment (Pen model)It is recommended to adjust pen positions on the chart at least once a year.Adjusting procedure(1) Tur

4 - 17 4. DAILY OPERATION/MAINTENANCE4.8 Maintenance(8) The indicator displays [ ], and the pen will move to the adjusted position.Confirm the pen p

4 - 184.8.7 Dot-Position Adjustment (Dot-printing model)It is recommended to adjust the position of dots at least once a year.Adjusting procedure(1)

4 - 19 4. DAILY OPERATION/MAINTENANCENOTE If the [ENT] key is pressed while setting the numeric codes, the indicationchanges to [ ], and the numeric

5 - 1 5. DATA SETTING GUIDESChapter 5 DATA SETTING GUIDESThis chapter describes the setting modes listed below.Read this chapter before you enter se

5 - 25.1 Various ModesThe recorder has three modes which are described below:OPERATION modeThis is the mode for daily operation; when the power turns

5 - 3 5. DATA SETTING GUIDES5.1 Various Modes5.1.1 OPERATION ModeSelect from the following functions by pressing the appropriate keys on the key pa

5 - 45.1.2 SET ModeThis flow can be entered by pressing the [DISP] key for three seconds.: Numeric value input: Code inputChannel No. Alarm levelAlar

5 - 5 5. DATA SETTING GUIDES5.1 Various Modes5.1.3 SET UP ModeThe SET UP mode can be entered by turning on the power while holding down the[CH UP]

3WARNINGProtective GroundingMake sure to connect the protective grounding to prevent an electric shockbefore turning on the power.Necessity of Protect

5 - 6(Pen-ZERO adjustment)(Pen-FULL adjustment)(Dot-ZERO adjustment)(Dot-HYS adjustment)(Dot-FULL adjustment)Explanations for these are not in this ma

5 - 7 5. DATA SETTING GUIDES5.2 Procedures to Enter Setting Data5.2 Procedures to Enter Setting DataData setting is done by the four keys on the ke

6 - 1 6. SET MODEChapter 6 SET MODEThis chapter describes the setting procedures in the SET mode.6.1 Setting Input Range and Recording Span (RANGE)6

6 - 26.1 Setting Input Range and Recording Span (RANGE)One of the following parameters can be set for every channel:SKIP Prevents the specified chann

6 - 3 6. SET MODESKIP SettingUnused channels can be skipped, which means that these channels will not be measured,recorded or displayed.Key operation

6 - 4Voltage Measurement Setting (VOLT Setting)In the case that the measured signal is a DC-voltage, the range can be set as follows:Key operation Ind

6 - 5 6. SET MODEThermocouple and Resistance Temperature Detector Setting (TC, RTD Setting)In the case that the measured signal is a TC (Thermocouple

6 - 6Digital Input Setting (DI Setting)If a Digital Input (contact input/voltage level input) is being used, the setting can bedone as follows:Key ope

6 - 7 6. SET MODEDifference Computation Setting (DELT Setting)To obtain the difference between the measured values of two channels, proceed asfollows

6 - 8Scale Setting (SCL Setting)To assign a different scale to the measured data, the range can be set as describedbelow. Note that the measured data

4HOW TO USE THIS MANUALRelationship between chapters and their purposes or timing to read is broken down inthe table below::Necessary to read:Optional

6 - 9 6. SET MODESetting to Obtain Square Root (SQRT Setting)To obtain the square root of the measured value, proceed as follows:Note that the measur

6 - 10EXPLANATION OF SQUARE ROOT:This recorder uses the following square rooting-method:Let us define the items as follows:Vmin= minimum value of reco

6 - 11 6. SET MODE6.2 Setting Offsets (OFFST)When recording and showing data using the current input as the reference, measuredvalues can be correcte

6 - 126.3 Setting Alarms (ALARM)Alarms can be set on the measured data of any channel.Up to four alarms (i.e. four levels) can be set on one channel.

6 - 13 6. SET MODEThe display which appears will allow you to enter the alarmvalue.Set the alarm value using the [ ] and [ ] keys. Aftersetting, pre

6 - 146.4 Assigning Units (UNIT)When you are using scaling (SCL) or the square root setting (SQRT), it is possible toassign a different unit to the sc

6 - 15 6. SET MODE6.5 Setting Chart Speed (CHART)Chart Speed (unit: mm/h)The data for a dot-printing model (10 mm/h to 1500 mm/h) are shown within th

6 - 166.6 Setting Date/Time (CLOCK)Key operation Indication DescriptionPress the [DISP] key for three seconds to enter the SET mode,and select [ ] by

6 - 17 6. SET MODE6.7Adjusting the Trend Recording Format (TREND, Dot-printingmodel)This recorder prints in FIX or AUTO mode.In FIX mode, dot printin

6 - 186.8 Assigning Tags (TAG)The following setting enables you to set tags to be recorded instead of the usual channelnumbers. Tag will appear in th

5Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ...

6 - 19 6. SET MODE6.9 Setting Messages (MSG)The following setting enables you to set the messages. Up to five messages can be set,each of up to 16 c

6 - 206.10 Setting Key-lock (KEY)The key-lock can be set to be either on or off for each key separately. Keys which canbe locked are the [RCD], [PRI

7 - 17. SET UP MODEChapter 7 SET UP MODEThis chapter describes the Set Up Mode.7.1 Setting the Output Relay to Energize/De-energize Upon Alarm (option

7 - 27.1Setting the Output Relay to Energize/De-energize Upon Alarm (option)NOTEThe following settings are avairable only for the model with relay opt

7 - 37. SET UP MODE7.2 Selecting Alarm Hysteresis On/Off7.2 Setting Alarm Hysteresis On/OffThe alarm hysteresis is the difference between the levels

7 - 47.3 Setting A/D Integration Time (Pen model)The purpose of the following setting is to specify which A/D integration time will beused. Depending

7 - 57. SET UP MODE7.4 Setting Upscale/Downscale TC Burnout7.4 Setting Upscale/Downscale TC BurnoutThe purpose of the following setting is to specify

7 - 67.5 Configuring the Input Filter (Pen Model)Noise in the measured signal can be suppressed in the final measurement by using aninput filter. The

7 - 77. SET UP MODE7.6 Setting for Moving Average Calculations (Dot-printing model)7.6 Setting for Moving Average Calculations (Dot-printing model)No

7 - 87.7 Turning Offset Settings Protection On/OffConfigure the recorder so changes can (on) or cannot (off) be made to the offset settingsin the SET

6Chapter 5 DATA SETTING GUIDES ... 5 - 15.1 Various Modes ...

7 - 97. SET UP MODE7.8 Assigning Different Colors to Channels (Dot-printing model)7.8 Assigning Different Colors to Channels (Dot-printing model)You

7 - 107.9 Setting Pen Offset Compensation On/Off (Pen model, /D1 option)The POC function eliminates deviation (phase difference) between the pens on t

7 - 117. SET UP MODE7.10 Turning Alarm Printing On/Off7.10 Turning Alarm Printing On/OffWhen alarms occur, the channel number, level, type of alarm

7 - 127.11 Setting Periodic Printout On/OffThe contents of the periodic printout can be selected from the following three:ON1: Date/time, measured va

7 - 137. SET UP MODE7.12 Turning Printing of Changes in Chart Speed On/Off7.12 Turning Printing of Changes in Chart Speed On/OffYou can select the n

7 - 147.13 Turning Printing of Channel Numbers On/Off (Dot-printing model)If turned on, this function prints each channel number next to the measured

7 - 157. SET UP MODE7.14 Selecting channel Number or Tag7.14 Selecting channel Number or TagYou can select channel numbers or tags printed out in th

7 - 167.15 Changing the Temperature Unit (/D2 option)For the TC or RTD type, the recorder will automatically append the temperature unit(°C or °F).Th

7 - 177. SET UP MODE7.16 Changing Default Settings for REMOTE Operation (option)7.16 Changing Default Settings for REMOTE Operation (option)This par

7 - 187.17 Turning the Settings Protection Function On/OffYou can protect your settings made in the SET or SET UP modes using a password.• If you sel

1 - 1 1. BEFORE INSTALLATIONChapter 1 BEFORE INSTALLATIONThis chapter describes the necessary preparations before handling the recorder; readthem fo

7 - 197. SET UP MODE7.18 Initializing Settings7.18 Initializing SettingsThe settings which can be initialized concern the settings done in the SET m

8 - 18. TROUBLESHOOTING8.1 Error Code ListChapter 8 TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter describes the causes and recovering methods of recorder errors.8.1 E

8 - 2Self-diagnostic Message Printout MeaningsSTORE SET UP SETTINGS AGAIINCONTACT YOUR NEAREST SALES OR SERVICE CENTERCheck the settings to maintain t

8 - 38. TROUBLESHOOTING8.2 Troubleshooting8.2 TroubleshootingIs the power supply properly connected?Does the power meet the specified rating?NONONON

8 - 4Does input signal satisfy the specifications?NONONONOYESYESYES¥ Errors exceed specified limits¥ Measuring value indications fluctuate¥ Pen/pri

8 - 58. TROUBLESHOOTINGIs the input free of noise?NOYES¥ Separate the input/communication signal wires from the noise source.¥ Ground the record

WARRANT Y/DISCLAIMEROMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for aperiod of 25 months f r om date

M3289/0299W h e r e Do I Find Everything I Need for P r ocess Measurement and Control? OMEGA…Of Course!T E M P E R AT U R EThermocouple, RTD & The