AMALGAMATED INSTRUMENT PM5 Installation and operating instructions

PM5 Panel Meter
Optional Output Addendum
AMALGAMATED INSTRUMENT CO ABN: 80 619 963 692
Unit 5, 28 Leighton Place Hornsby Telephone: [phone] e-mail: [email protected]
NSW 2077 Australia Facsimile: [phone] Internet: www.aicpl.com.au

Table of Contents
1 Introduction 3
2 Analog, dual analog outputs plus relay option
(-I, -A, -II, -AA -IR, -AR, -IIR and -AAR options) 4
3 Transmitter supply option
(-12, -R12, -I12, -A12, IR12 and -AR12 options) 5
4 One or three relay output option (-R, and -RRR options) 7
5 Three or six relay and analog output option
(-R6 and -IR6, AR6, IRRR and ARRR options) 9
6 Serial and 4-20mA output option
(-I2, -A2, -I2R, -A2R, -I4, -A4, -I4R and -A4R options) 10
7 Digital output option (-DP, -DP12, -DPR, -DPR12, -DN, -DN12, -DNR and
-DNR12 options) 12
8 Serial and second relay output option
(-2, -4, -2R and -4R options) 15
9 Serial plus three or five relay output option
(-2R5, -2RRR, -4R5, and -4RRR options) 17
10 Serial communications commands 19
11 Ethernet plus RS232/RS485 plus datalogger 24
12 Analog PI control output 25
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1 Introduction
This manual addendum contains information on the PM5 optional outputs. This manual is supplied
whenever a PM5 panel meter is supplied with an optional output fitted. Refer to the standard
manual for the PM5 model purchased for information not covered in this addendum.
Note: Not all options are available on all instruments. Check the instruction manual or brochure
for the instrument to be used to see which options are available or contact supplier.
1.1 Input Output Configuration
If you need to alter the input or output configuration link settings proceed as follows:
Remove earth screw
which passes through the
case then slide out
the printed circuit board
1. Remove the plug in terminals
from the rear of the instrument
2. Remove the 4 x self tapping screws from
the back cover then remove the back cover
by pulling it away from the instrument
3. Remove the earth screw which passes
through the underside of the case then
slide out the board or boards
4. Configure the PCB links as requred, see appropriate chapter
5. Slide PCB back into case
6. Replace the earth screw which passes through the case
7. Refit the back cover and fix with the self tapping screws
8. Plug the terminal strips back into the rear of the instrument
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2 Analog, dual analog outputs plus relay option
(-I, -A, -II, -AA -IR, -AR, -IIR and -AAR options)
This chapter deals with the the 12 and 16 bit single and dual isolated analog output boards. These
boards may also be optionally fitted with a relay. The relay will revert to the normally open (N/O)
contact being open when power is removed.
Note: the 12 bit analog output option is 4-20mA output only.
Option code Options fitted to the board
-I Single isolated analog output 12 bit 4–20mA only
-A Single isolated analog output 16 bit 4–20mA, 0–10V (or 12.5 bit 0–1VDC)
-II Dual isolated analog output 12 bit 4–20mA only
-AA Dual isolated analog output 16 bit 4–20mA, 0–10V (or 12.5 bit 0–1VDC)
-IR Single isolated analog output 12 bit 4–20mA only plus relay (form C, rated at
240VAC, 3A into resistive load)
-AR Single isolated analog output 16 bit 4–20mA, 0–10V (or 12.5 bit 0–1VDC) only
plus relay (form C, rated at 240VAC, 3A into resistive load)
-IIR Dual isolated analog output 12 bit 4–20mA only plus relay (form C, rated at
240VAC, 3A into resistive load)
-AAR Dual isolated analog output 16 bit 4–20mA, 0–10V (or 12.5 bit 0–1VDC) only
plus relay (form C, rated at 240VAC, 3A into resistive load)
2.1 Electrical Connections
All electrical connections are at the rear of the instrument. The plug in screw connectors used
allow wire of up to 2.5mm2. Refer to “Electrical Installation” chapter in the main PM5 manual for
general information on electrical connections.
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3 Transmitter supply option
(-12, -R12, -I12, -A12, IR12 and -AR12 options)
This chapter deals with the the transmitter supply option circuit board. The transmitter supply
may be fitted on its own or with combinations of relay and analog retransmission. The choice
between 24VDC (±12V) and 10V (±5V) is software selectable. The relay will revert to the normally
open (N/O) contact being open when power is removed.
Option code Options fitted to the board
-12 24VDC (±12V) or 10V (±5V) isolated and regulated transmitter supply rated
at 20mA max.
-R12 24VDC (±12V) or 10V (±5V) isolated and regulated transmitter supply rated
at 20mA max. plus extra relay (form C, rated at 240VAC, 3A into resistive
load)
-12I 12 bit 4–20mA only analog retransmission plus 24VDC (±12V) or 10V (±5V)
isolated and regulated transmitter supply rated at 20mA max.
-12A 16 bit 4–20mA, 0–10VDC (or 12.5 bit 0–1VDC) analog retransmission plus
24VDC (±12V) or 10V (±5V) isolated and regulated transmitter supply rated
at 20mA max.
-12IR 24VDC (±12V) or 10V (±5V) isolated and regulated transmitter supply rated
at 20mA max. plus 12 bit 4–20mA only analog retransmission plus extra relay
(form C, rated at 240VAC, 3A into resistive load)
-12AR 24VDC (±12V) or 10V (±5V) isolated and regulated transmitter supply rated
at 20mA max. plus 16 bit 4–20mA, 0–10VDC (or 12.5 bit 0–1VDC) analog
retransmission plus extra relay (form C, rated at 240VAC, 3A into resistive
load)
3.1 Electrical Connections
All electrical connections are at the rear of the instrument. The plug in screw connectors used allow
for wire of up to 2.5mm2. Connect across D and F for 24V/10V or across E and F for 12V/5V or
across D and E for -12V/-5V. Refer to “Electrical Installation” chapter in the main PM5 manual
for general information on electrical connections.
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4 One or three relay output option (-R, and -RRR options)
This chapter deals with the the one or three extra relay output options.
Option code Options fitted to the board
-R Second relay output (form C, rated at 240VAC, 5A into resistive load)
-RRR Second, third and fourth extra relay output (form C, rated at 240VAC, 5A into
resistive load)
All relays will revert to the normally open (N/O) contacts being open circuit when power is removed.
An alternative solid state relay driver output version (switches 24VDC to drive an external solid
state relay (not supplied)) is available to order.
4.1 Electrical Connections
All electrical connections are at the rear of the instrument. The plug in screw connectors used
allow for wire of up to 2.5mm2. Refer to “Electrical Installation” chapter in the main PM5 manual
for general information on electrical connections.
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5 Three or six relay and analog output option
(-R6 and -IR6, AR6, IRRR and ARRR options)
The optional output board is factory supplied with the necessary components for the output options
required. The last digits in the model number, which can be found at the bottom of the label on
the instrument case, indicate the options fitted, option combinations available with this board are
show in the table below. Relays are form A, rated 240VAC, 1A resistive load. All relays will revert
to the normally open (N/O) contacts being open when power is removed.
Option code Options fitted to the board
-R6 Six extra relays (form A, rated at 240VAC, 2A into resistive load)
-IR6 Six extra relays (form A, rated at 240VAC, 2A into resistive load) plus isolated
12 bit 4–20mA only analog retransmission
-AR6 Six extra relays (form A, rated at 240VAC, 2A into resistive load) plus isolated
16 bit 4–20mA, 0–10VDC (or 12.5 bit 0–1VDC) analog retransmission
-IRRR Three extra relays (form A, rated at 240VAC, 2A into resistive load) plus isolated
12 bit 4–20mA only analog retransmission
-ARRR Three extra relays (form A, rated at 240VAC, 2A into resistive load) plus isolated
16 bit 4-20mA, 0–10VDC (or 12.5 bit 0–1VDC) analog retransmission
5.1 Electrical Connections
All electrical connections are at the rear of the instrument. The plug in screw connectors used
allow for wire of up to 2.5mm2. Refer to “Electrical Installation” chapter in the main PM5 manual
for general information on electrical connections.
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6 Serial and 4-20mA output option
(-I2, -A2, -I2R, -A2R, -I4, -A4, -I4R and -A4R options)
This addendum covers instruments with the isolated serial/isolated analog output board. This
board allows output of either RS232 or RS485 plus 4–20mA plus a second relay. The last digits in
the model number, which can be found at the bottom of the label on the instrument case, indicate
the options fitted, option combinations available with this board are show in the table below. Note:
Voltage output is not available with this board. Relays are form C, rated 240VAC, 5A resistive
load. The relay will revert to the normally open (N/O) contact being open when power is removed.
Option code Options fitted to the board
-2I Isolated RS232 serial communication plus isolated 12 bit 4–20mA only output
-2A Isolated 16 bit 4–20mA, 0–10VDC (or 12.5 bit 0–1 VDC) output plus isolated
RS232 serial communication
-2IR Isolated RS232 serial communication plus isolated 12 bit 4–20mA only output
plus second relay (form C, rated at 240VAC, 3A into resistive load)
-2AR Isolated RS232 serial communication plus isolated 16 bit 4–20mA, 0–10VDC (or
12.5 bit 0–1 VDC) output plus second relay (form C, rated at 240VAC, 3A into
resistive load)
-4I Isolated RS485 serial communication plus isolated 12 bit 4–20mA only output
-4A Isolated RS485 serial communication plus isolated 16 bit 4–20mA, 0–10VDC (or
12.5 bit 0–1 VDC) output
-4IR Isolated RS485 serial communication plus isolated 12 bit 4–20mA only output
plus second relay (form C, rated at 240VAC, 3A into resistive load)
-4AR Isolated RS485 serial communication plus isolated 16 bit 4–20mA, 0–10VDC (or
12.5 bit 0–1 VDC) output plus second relay (form C, rated at 240VAC, 3A into
resistive load)
6.1 Electrical Connections
All electrical connections are at the rear of the instrument. The plug in screw connectors used
allow for wire of up to 2.5mm2. Refer to “Electrical Installation” chapter in the main PM5 manual
for general information on electrical connections.
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7 Digital output option (-DP, -DP12, -DPR, -DPR12, -
DN, -DN12, -DNR and -DNR12 options)
This chapter deals with the the isolated digital output option circuit board. The digital output is
available in PNP or NPN versions and each may be fitted on its own or with combinations of relay
and excitation voltage. The choice of excitation voltage between 24VDC and 5VDC is software
selectable. The relay will revert to the normally open (N/O) contact being open when power is
removed.
Option code Options fitted to the board
-DP 16 bit PNP binary or BCD output
-DP12 16 bit PNP binary or BCD output plus DC excitation voltage selectable as 5V
(100mA max) or 24V (20mA max)
-DPR 16 bit PNP binary or BCD output plus extra relay (form A, 3A @ 240VAC)
-DP12R 16 bit PNP binary or BCD output plus DC excitation voltage selectable as 5V
(100mA max) or 24V (20mA max) plus extra relay (form A, 3A @ 240VAC)
-DN 16 bit NPN binary or BCD output
-DN12 16 bit NPN binary or BCD output plus DC excitation voltage selectable as 5V
(100mA max) or 24V (20mA max)
-DNR 16 bit NPN binary or BCD output plus extra relay (form A, 3A @ 240VAC)
-DN12R 16 bit NPN binary or BCD output plus DC excitation voltage selectable as 5V
(100mA max) or 24V (20mA max) plus extra relay (form A, 3A @ 240VAC)
7.1 Electrical Connections
All electrical connections are at the rear of the instrument. Refer to “Electrical Installation”
chapter in the main PM5 manual for general information on electrical connections.
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7.2 PNP output connections
All selection links are located at the rear of the instrument. The PNP output requires an external
voltage VBB at terminal 17 (48VDC maximum).
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7.3 NPN output connections
All selection links are located at the rear of the instrument. If no voltage is available at the signal
input of the receiving device then optional pull up resistors can be fitted and the voltage supplied
from 5V internally (via LK2) or via an externally applied voltage VIN at terminal 17 (via LK1,
48VDC maximum).
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8 Serial and second relay output option
(-2, -4, -2R and -4R options)
The information provided in this section relates to PM5 panel meters with isolated RS232 or
isolated RS485 outputs using the optional serial output board. The relay is form A, rated 240VAC,
5A resistive load. The relay will revert to the normally open (N/O) contact being open when power
is removed.
Option code Options fitted to the board
-2 Isolated RS232 serial communication
-4 Isolated RS485 serial communication
-2R Isolated RS232 serial communication and second relay (form C, rated at
240VAC, 3A into resistive load)
-4R Isolated RS485 serial communication and second relay (form C, rated at
240VAC, 3A into resistive load)
8.1 Electrical Connections
All electrical connections are at the rear of the instrument. The plug in screw connectors used
allow for wire of up to 2.5mm2. Refer to “Electrical Installation” chapter in the main PM5 manual
for general information on electrical connections.
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8.2 System interconnections - RS232 Communications
Use 3 core shielded cable for RS232 connections. RS232 connections generally have Rx at the
PM5 connected to Tx at the PLC/Computer etc. and Tx at the PM5 connected to Rx at the
PLC/Computer etc. RS232 connections are usually rated to a maximum cable length of approxi-
mately 15 metres and are single ended in operation i.e. only one device can be connected to the
PM5. An RS232 to RS485 converter may be used to increase the cable length and number of unit
connections.
8.3 System interconnections - RS485 Connections
RS485 connections use shielded, twisted pair wires. RS485 is rated to a maximum cable length of
approximately 1200 metres and will allow connection of up to 32 terminals on the serial link.
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9 Serial plus three or five relay output option
(-2R5, -2RRR, -4R5, and -4RRR options)
This chapter deals with the the serial plus three or five extra relay output options.
Option code Options fitted to the board
-2R5 RS232 and 5 extra relay output (form A, rated at 240VAC, 2A into resistive
load)
-2RRR RS232 and 3 extra relay output (form A, rated at 240VAC, 2A into resistive
load)
-4R5 RS485 and 5 extra relay output (form A, rated at 240VAC, 2A into resistive
load)
-4RRR RS485 and 3 extra relay output (form A, rated at 240VAC, 2A into resistive
load)
All relays will revert to the normally open (N/O) contacts being open circuit when power is removed.
9.1 Electrical Connections
All electrical connections are at the rear of the instrument. The plug in screw connectors used
allow for wire of up to 2.5mm2. Refer to “Electrical Installation” chapter in the main PM5 manual
for general information on electrical connections.
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9.2 System interconnections - RS232 Communications
Use 3 core shielded cable for RS232 connections. RS232 connections generally have Rx at the
PM5 connected to Tx at the PLC/Computer etc. and Tx at the PM5 connected to Rx at the
PLC/Computer etc. RS232 connections are usually rated to a maximum cable length of approxi-
mately 15 metres and are single ended in operation i.e. only one device can be connected to the
PM5. An RS232 to RS485 converter may be used to increase the cable length and number of unit
connections.
9.3 System interconnections - RS485 Connections
RS485 connections use shielded, twisted pair wires. RS485 is rated to a maximum cable length of
approximately 1200 metres and will allow connection of up to 32 terminals on the serial link.
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10 Serial communications commands
10.1 Cont - Continuous output mode
In this mode the display value is continually sent via the RS232/485 interface in ASCII format
with 8 data bits + 1 stop bit. Data will be updated at slightly less than the sample rate for the
instrument being used. The standard format for Cont mode is as follows:-
<STX>XYYYY<CR>
Where <STX>is the ASCII Start of text character (2 Dec., 02 Hex.)
X is an ASCII Space character (32 Dec., 20 Hex.) for a positive value or
X is the ASCII character “-” (45 Dec., 2D Hex) for a negative value
note on some instruments depending on the mode the space character may
not be transmitted
YYYY is the display value in ASCII (number of digits depends on number of display
digits
e.g. 4 digits plus decimal point, if used, for a 4 digit display)
<CR>is the ASCII Carriage return character (13 Dec., 0D Hex.)
e.g.: If the display is showing 123456 then the instrument will send 02 31 32 33 34 35 36 0D (HEX)
to the host. The table below shows the outputs for instruments with more than one possible display
value.
Model Continuous output Note decimal points will also be sent if displayed. Note in
some modes in certain instruments leading spaces (X in the strings below) may not
be transmitted
PM5-CO <STX>VVVVVV,WWWWWW,XYYYYYY,XZZZZZZ<CR>where:
VVVVVV is the channel 1 value (up to 6 characters/spaces)
“,” is a comma (44 dec, 2C hex)
X is a space for positive value or “-” sign
WWWWWW is the channel 2 value (up to 6 characters/spaces)
YYYYYY is the temperature 1 value (up to 6 characters/spaces)
ZZZZZZ is the temperature 2 value (up to 6 characters/spaces)
PM5-RS <STX>XZZZZZZ<CR>where:
X is a space for positive value or “-” sign
ZZZZZZ is the temperature value (up to 8 characters/spaces)
In NMEA mode the wind speed will be transmitted first followed
by a comma then the direction e.g. <STX>XSSSS,XDDDD<CR>.
PM5-TR <STX>VVVVV,XWWWWW,XYYYYY<CR>where:
VVVVVV is the rate value (number of digits depends on display type)
“,” is a comma (44 dec, 2C hex)
X is a space for positive value or “-” sign
XWWWWW is the total value
XYYYYY is the grand total value
PM5-TMR <STX>XZZZZZZ<CR>where:
X is a space for positive value or “-” sign
ZZZZZZ is the time (up to 6 characters/spaces)
decimal points and colons can additionally be displayed
e.g. 1:25:15.2 for hours, mins and secs with 1 decimal place
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10.2 POII - Host Controlled Transmit Mode
This mode requires a host computer or PLC to poll the instrument to obtain display or other
information or reset various setpoint parameters. Terminal communications software is required
when using POLL mode with a PC. Data is in ASCII format with 8 data bits + 1 stop bit.
Addresses are offset by 32 Dec. i.e. address 1 is 33 Dec. When polling the instrument it is essential
that the command characters are sent with less than a 10mS delay between them. This normally
means that each command line must be sent as a whole string e.g. <STX>PA<CR>is sent as
one string rather than <STX>on one line followed by P etc. If testing using at terminal program
this is normally achieved by allocating a command string to a function key. Whenever the function
key is operated the whole string is sent. The format used is ASCII (8 data bits + 1 stop bit) so,
for instance, if address 1 is used then the string <STX>PA<CR>must be put into the terminal
program as:
∧BP!∧M
where: ∧B is the ASCII character for STX
P is the command line to transmit the primary display value
! is the ASCII character for address 1 (33 Dec of 21 Hex)
∧M is the ASCII character for CR
A typical format for the host command is as follows:-
<STX>CA<CR>(Standard read etc.)
<STX>CA<CR>N<CR>XYYYY (Set Value Command)
Where: <STX>is Start of Text Character (2 Dec, 02 Hex, ∧B ASCII)
C is the command character (see following commands)
A is the unit address (Range: 32 to 63 Dec,
20 to 3F Hex, “SPACE” to ? ASCII
the address is offset by 32 Dec, 20 Hex)
<CR>is Carriage Return (13 Dec, 0D Hex, ∧M ASCII)
N is the setpoint number in ASCII
e.g.: 1 for alarm 1 etc.
X SPACE for positive and “-” for negative
YYYY is the setpoint value in ASCII
The POLL commands available and instrument responses are as follows:
1. Transmit Primary Display Value: <STX>PA<CR>
e.g. ∧BP!∧M using a terminal program (address 1). Instructs unit to return the primary display
value. The primary value is the main reading.
Format of returned data is:
<ACK>PAXYYYY<CR>
Where: <ACK>is Acknowledge (6 Dec, 06 Hex)
P echo command received “P” (80 Dec, 50 Hex)
A is the responding units address
X SPACE for positive and “-” for negative
YYYY is the display value in ASCII
<CR>is a Carriage Return (13 Dec, 0D Hex)
The number of display characters returned depends on the number of display digits present. If the
decimal point is non zero then it will be sent in the appropriate place as “.” (46 Dec, 2E Hex). The
primary display for most instruments is the main reading, in some instruments the main reading
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