AMALGAMATED INSTRUMENT LD5-RS Guide

LD5-RS and LE5-RS
Large Digit Displays
Operation and Instruction Manual
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 Mechanical installation 10
3 Electrical Installation 12
4 Function tables - summary of setup functions 18
5 Explanation of functions 30
6 Technical specifications 71
7 Guarantee and service 72
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1 Introduction
General description
This manual contains information for the installation and operation of the LD5-RS and LE5-RS display.
The LD5-RS can be supplied with either RS485 or RS232 inputs. The LE5-RS version has the same input
options but also adds Ethernet communications. The display has several modes of operation choices are:
Direct display of input. The display is sent an ASCII or Modbus RTU (function 6 or 16) string and
displays the characters. To operate in this mode the POLL INPt function must be set to OFF. To
operate in this mode the COdE function must be set to ASCI,UAL,diSP or M.buS.
Device sends
serial data
LD5 displays
received data
CodE function set
to ASCI, UAL,
diSP or M.buS
6 2 # 4
POLL mode. The display sends a poll command of up to 8 characters to request data. To operate in this
mode the POLL INPt function must be set to on and the COdE function must be set to ASCI or
UAL.
Device polled
for
serial data
LD5 polls external device and
displays received data.
Up to 8 polling characters can
be sent allowing connection
to a wide variety of devices.
POLL INPt set to on.
Code set to
UAL or ASCI
6 2 # 4
SCAN mode with arithmetic capability. The display sends a poll command of up to 8 separate instru-
ments and displays the results. The address of each device or channel, the display value required etc. must
be set, these setting can be found in the CH1 to CH8 section of software. When this mode is selected the
channel number will ash followed by the value for that channel e.g. CH2 followed by the value returned
for channel 2. The results can be simply displayed as the individual channels or an arithmetic operation
can be set for the channels polled. To operate in this mode the COdE function must be set to SCAN. To
perform an arithmetic operation on the scanned channels (e.g. adding all channels together to form a total)
a calculated channel can be allocated. The calculation channel (CC1 to CC8) display can be selected to
show one of various mathematical results e.g. display the highest of the inputs or the difference between
inputs or the average of the inputs etc.
e.g. setting CC 1 Func function to Add will cause all of the polled channels to be added together and
displayed as the CC 1 calculated channel display value.
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Device or
channel 2
Device or
channel 1
Further
devices
or channels
(up to 8 total)
LD5 polls external
devices ^ & v can be
used to display each
input or the display
can scroll automatically.
Polled devices must
of the same manufacture
as the LD5.
Communications must
be RS485 or RS232 if
more than one device
is polled.
CodE function set
to SCAN
LD Series
A1
A2PFA4
A3
Kilograms
2%4
Wind speed and direction (NMEA). This mode is used only with instruments using NMEA (National
Marine Electronics Association) serial code wind speed and direction sensor. To operate in this mode the
COdE function must be set to NMEA.
LD5 receives wind speed
& direction information.
Use ^ or v to toggle
between speed &
direction display.
Operates with
NMEA output
sensors only.
CodE function set
to NMEA
LD Series
A1
A2PFA4
A3
Kilograms
2%4
Connection to Mettler Toledo IND131/331 module. (i 131)- this special mode reads data sent from
a Mettler Toledo IND131/331 weighing module.
1.1 Selecting and altering access levels
This subsection details the use ”access levels”. Access levels can be used to obtain easy access to functions
which are regularly required and to limit access to functions which are not required or which restricted
access is required. These access level settings can be ignored if no restrictions to access are required and
no easy access to selected functions is required.
Each setup function has a default access level allocated to it, for example the ascending alarm 1 function
AL.A1 is allocated a default level of 2. There is a facility for the user to change the access levels for a
limited number of functions to make them either easier to access or harder to access as required, see the
Fn.1 CodE function.
There are different ways of accessing setup functions, these are explained in the following section. Each
mode allows a selection of access levels i.e. allows some choice of which functions are accessible.
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The access levels available are:
None - no access to functions
1- access to functions allocated to level 1
2- access to functions allocated to level 2
3- access to functions allocated to level 3
4- access to functions allocated to level 4
5- access to functions allocated to level 5
6- access to functions allocated to level 6
CAL - access to all normal operation functions
1.2 Accessing setup functions
The setup functions allow adjustment of the instruments operation functions. There are five different ways
of accessing setup functions. Each mode allows a selection of access levels i.e. allows some choice of
which functions are accessible.
As as summary the methods available are:
•Easy mode - this is the easiest access mode simply requiring the Fbutton to be pressed for 3
seconds. This mode would normally be used to gain access to functions which require frequent
adjustment.
•Remote input mode - this uses the Easy method of access but also requires the use of a remote
input switch.
•PIN 1 mode - this method allows a PIN to be set with access via PIN entry.
•PIN 2 mode - this method also requires a PIN and would generally be use to allow a higher access
level than the first PIN.
•Super Cal mode - this method requires a power up procedure and will allow access to all functions.
These modes are explained in more detail below.
•Easy mode - Allows access to the level set by the EASY LEUL function in the ACCS menu. By
default the Easy access is set to NONE level i.e. no access.
The Easy mode simply requires that the Fbutton is held pressed until the message FUNC is seen
followed by the first function message, this should take approximately 3 seconds. If the message
FUNC End or no response is seen at this point it means that the access level has been set to NONE.
The default access for this level is NONE so the access level will need to be changed if access via
this method is required.
P F
Press and
hold F for
approx.
3 seconds
Easy mode
•Remote input mode - Allows access to the level set by the R.INP LEUL function in the ACCS
menu. By default the Remote input access is set to CAL level allowing access to all setup functions.
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The remote input mode uses the same access method as the Easy mode but also requires that one of
the available remote inputs is set to ACCS and that the selected remote input is activated i.e. shorted
to GND. The default access for this level is NONE so the access level will need to be changed if
access via this method is required.
P F
Press and
hold F for
approx.
3 seconds
Also requires that the selected
remote input is set to ACCSS
and is activated.
Remote input
mode
•PIN 1 mode - Allows access to the level set by the USr.1 LEUL function in the ACCS menu.
The PIN 1 mode requires the Fbutton is pressed and released then within 2 seconds press the ^
and vbuttons at the same time. The PIN can be set via the Pin.1 CodE function in the ACCS
menu. A USr.1 LEUL setting of 0disables the PIN which means that there is no need to enter
the PIN. If the USr.1 LEUL function has been set to a number other than NONE then the first
function seen when entering via PIN 1 mode will be the function CodE. When this function is
seen the PIN value set at the USr.1 LEUL function must be entered via the ^or vpushbuttons
followed by pressing Fto accept the PIN before the user can progress to the setup functions.
P
P
F
F
Press and
release F then:
If a PIN has been set the
message Code will be seen.
Use ^ or v to enter the PIN
then press F to accept the PIN.
Press and
release Up
and Down
simultaneously
PIN 1
and
PIN 2
mode
•PIN 2 mode - Allows access to the level set by the USr.2 LEUL function in the ACCS menu.
This method uses the same access method as PIN 1 mode above. A Pin.2 CodE setting of NonE
disables the PIN. If the USr.1 LEUL or a USr.2 LEUL function has been set to a number other
than NonE then the first function seen when entering via PIN 1/PIN2 mode will be the function
CodE. When this function is seen the PIN value set at the USr.1 LEUL function can be entered
for access to the level set at the Pin.1 ACCS function or enter the USr.2 LEUL PIN to gain
access to the level set at the Pin.2 ACCS function. A correct code will allow access to the
functions at the selected level. An incorrect code will result in the FUNC End message being
seen indicating that access to setup functions has been refused and the display will return to normal
measurement mode.
•Super Cal mode - This method can be used to gain access to all functions. If a PIN has been set and
forgotten use this method to access the PIN functions to check the settings. To access via Super Cal
mode with the instrument switched off hold in the Fbutton whilst the instrument powers up. Keep
the button pressed until the S.CAL message is seen, you can then release the Fbutton. Next press
and release Fthen within 2 seconds press and release the ^and vpushbuttons simultaneously.
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P
P
P
F
F
F
Press and
release F then:
Hold F when
powering up,
wait for S.CAL
message then
release F then:
Press and
release Up
and Down
simultaneously
Super Cal
mode
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The setup functions are organised in blocks or sections e.g. all the settings for channel 1 alarms are in
the AL1 section. Once access to setup functions has been gained use the ^and vbuttons to select
the section required then press Fto enter this section and again us the ^and vbuttons to select the
required function for alteration and press Fto allow alteration of this function.
Typical sections for a basic instrument are illustrated below. In any particular instrument additional sec-
tions may appear depending on the part number and any optional outputs fitted.
Alarm setup
functions
e.g. AL1
Alarm configure
functions
AL.CF
Relay setup
functions
e.g. RL 1
Use ^ or v to move to
the section required then
press F to access the
functions in that section.
Press P to escape the
section you are in or
press F at the End
function in the section.
Display setup
functions
diSP
Input configure
functions
IN1
Remote input
functions e.g.
R.INP
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The example in the flowchart (for 4 digit display) below shows the method using alarm relay 1 setup
function.
Use ^ or v to adjust
to any setting or press
^ and v together to disable
and set to OFF. Press F to
accept the change.
Use ^ or v to adjust
to any setting or press
^ and v together to disable
and set to OFF.
accept the change.
Press F to
Use ^ or v to adjust,
range 0 to 50000. Press F to
accept the change.
Use ^ or v to adjust,
range 0.0 to 6553.5. Press
F to accept the change.
Use ^ or v to adjust,
range 0.0 to 6553.5. Press
F to accept the change.
Use ^ or v to choose the
required relay then use
F to select or
Use or to until is seen.
Press F to accept the change.
On OFF.
^ v End
Use ^ or v to choose
Hi.Lo or CtrI or FREQ.
Press F to accept the change.
Use ^ or v to choose the
channel e.g. CH 1.
Press F to accept the change.
Use ^ or v to choose
Latch or Auto
Press F to accept the change.
Use ^ or v to choose
OFF or ON
Press F to accept the change.
Use ^ or
v to move
between the
alarm relay 1
settings
Press F
to go to
To go to
back to
measurement
display
press P
or use ^
or v
to go to
End then
press F
To scroll
through
to other main
sections
press ^
or v
Alarm 2
setting section
Settings for
alarm 2
Press F to
go to setting
Press F to
go to setting
Press F to
go to setting
Followed by
the setting
Followed by
the setting
Followed by
the setting
Followed by
the setting
Followed by
the setting
Followed by
the setting
Followed by
the setting
Followed by
the setting
Followed by
the setting
Followed by
the setting
Press F to
go to setting
Press F to
go to setting
Press F to
go to setting
Press F to
go to setting
Press F to
go to setting
Press F to
go to setting
Press F to
go to setting
Press F or P to return to
the beginning of the section
AL 2 HiGh
Lo
HySt
triP
RSt
RLYS
OPER
Ch
LAtch
End
t.out
Use ^ or v to choose
SEt.P or relay to trail.
Press F to accept the change.
Followed by
the setting
Press F to
go to setting
tRAIL
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2 Mechanical installation
2.1 20mm, 38mm, 45mm, 57mm and 58mm LED
An optional panel mount kit is available for these size displays. Panel cut out size is 240 x 130mm
(-0.0mm / +0.5mm). Weight: All types 1.6kg approx.
2.2 100mm 4 digit LED
Weight 10kg (LED)
155mm
Viewing window
120 x 332mm
450mm
250mm
2.3 100mm 6 digit LED
Weight 14kg (LED)
155mm
Viewing window
120 x 500mm
650mm
250mm
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