Ametek si 5000 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................................................6
2SCOPE..................................................................................................................................................................................................6
3NAVIGATE THIS DOCUMENT .............................................................................................................................................................6
4SAFETY SUMMARY.............................................................................................................................................................................7
5GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATION ........................................................................................................8
5.1TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH SI5500 Read out ................................................................................................................................8
6ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................................................10
7DISPLAY AND KEYPAD ....................................................................................................................................................................11
7.1OPERATE SCREEN.........................................................................................................................................................................11
7.2Switching to the single channel configuration for the selected channel...................................................................................17
7.3Keypad functionality in single channel or multi channel configuration ....................................................................................17
7.4GAUGING Mode Screen..................................................................................................................................................................18
7.5AUTOSENSE mode SCREEN .........................................................................................................................................................19
8MENU SCREEN..................................................................................................................................................................................20
8.1SetUp Menu .....................................................................................................................................................................................21

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8.2Display Configuration Menu ..........................................................................................................................................................22
8.3Display Configuration Menu 2 .......................................................................................................................................................23
8.4Probes Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................................24
8.5computed measurement.................................................................................................................................................................25
8.6Measurement mode ........................................................................................................................................................................27
8.7Preset/Limits Menu.........................................................................................................................................................................28
8.8Input/Output Menu..........................................................................................................................................................................29
8.8.1Pin Details of Discrete Outputs ...............................................................................................................................................30
8.8.2Pin Details of Discrete Inputs..................................................................................................................................................30
8.9PRINT Options.................................................................................................................................................................................32
8.9.1PRINT FORMAT.....................................................................................................................................................................35
8.10Serial Port Menu ..........................................................................................................................................................................38
8.11Advanced Measurement Mode Menu.........................................................................................................................................39
8.11.1PEAK MODE........................................................................................................................................................................41
8.12Utilities menu...............................................................................................................................................................................42
8.12.1LOGGING SETTINGS.........................................................................................................................................................43
8.12.2SCREEN SETTINGS...........................................................................................................................................................45
8.12.3ABOUT ................................................................................................................................................................................45
9SETTING UP PROBES.......................................................................................................................................................................46
9.1setup steps before Starting measurement ...................................................................................................................................47

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10SERIAL COMMANDS ......................................................................................................................................................................49
11MEASUREMENT AND TIMING INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................52
12RETURN OF GOODS.......................................................................................................................................................................53

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1 INTRODUCTION
This manual specifically caters for the SI5500 read out with Orbit Interface.
2 SCOPE
The SI5500 read out can interface up to 31 Orbit Sensors and communicates through Orbit Serial Protocol (via Orbit Interface). It can interface
with Orbit Digital Probes, Linear Encoders and Encoder Input Modules. The readings from the sensors are displayed on the front panel LCD
display. SI5500 includes a unique feature of configuring user defined formulas/expressions for each of the measurement channel. A maximum
of 31 measurement channels are supported. The read out can be configured through a 9-button keypad (3x3). Basic Input Output is provided
by discrete lines. A RS232 serial interface is provided for printing the current readings.
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4 SAFETY SUMMARY
WARNING statements identify conditions or
practices that could result in personal injury or
loss of life.
CAUTION statements identify conditions or
practices that could result in damage to the
equipment or other property
Symbols in this manual
Indicates cautionary or other
information
Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Warning: this equipment is not intended for safety critical applications
Warning: Do not operate without covers
Warning: do not exceed maximum ratings as specified in this document under individual
modules.
Caution: Low Voltage
This equipment operates below the SELV and is therefore outside the scope of the Low
Voltage Directive
Service and Repair
CAUTION: This equipment contains no user serviceable parts. Return to
supplier for all service and repair
All of the Products are CE marked and comply with Low Voltage Directive (1997) standards.

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5 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
5.1TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH SI5500 READ OUT
Display
The Liquid Crystal Display mounted on the front panel of the read out providing displayed information
Keypad
The 9-button keypad (3x3) mounted on the front panel of the read out allowing functional and menu navigation
Discrete Inputs
Digital lines into the read out which allows remote control of certain parameters/functionalities
Discrete Outputs
Digital lines output from read out that can be used to drive external loads. These can be with either NPN or PNP configuration
Serial Interface
This is a RS232 bus that is used to print the reading in ASCII format (as defined in this manual).
Digital Probe
This is a standard Solartron product that can be connected to the read out through Orbit Interface.
EIM
Encoder Input Module – A standard Solartron product that is used to interface with rotary encoders and can be read through Orbit Interface.
Linear Encoder (LE)
Highly accurate optical gauge that can be read out through Orbit Interface.

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Measurement Mode
This information represents the current measurement mode of the channel. It can take the values of ABS(Absolute), TARE(ZERO), PRE(Preset)
ABS(Absolute) – In this mode the displayed reading is same as the current absolute reading.
TARE(ZERO) – In this mode the displayed reading is referenced to a “Zero” value.
PRE(Preset) – In this mode the displayed reading is referenced to a user defined value.
When zeroing a single channel (Zero Preset All: OFF) only the Computed Measurement Result (eg C1) is zeroed and not the probe to ensure
other channels using the same probes are not affected.
When zeroing all channels (Zero Preset All: ON), the probes and measurement results are both zeroed (eg Probes a,b,c and computed
measurement C1,C2,C3); For formuale containing Mx and Mn functions (or other formulae that require zeroed probe values) the Zero All method
should be used as these functions work directly on the probe values.
Operation Mode
This information represents the mode in which the measurement channel is operating. It can take the values of TRACK, PEAK+, PEAK-.
TRACK – Tracks the current reading of the measurement channel
PEAK+ – Tracks the maximum value of the measurement channel
PEAK- – Tracks the minimum value of the measurement channel
Sensor/Orbit Sensor
This refers to Orbit Digital Sensor from Solartron. It can be one of Digital Probe or Linear Encoder or EIM sensor module.

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6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
This section describes how to connect the unit.
I/O Connector
Refer to Discrete Lines
section for pin details and
input/output schematic
details
Orbit Network Stack
Orbit Digital Probes of up to 31
sensors can be connected
together.
SI5500 read out supports
interface of DP probes (Spring
Push/Pneumatic), Linear
Encoders and Encoder Input
Modules.
RS232 COMM Connector
Refer to RS232 section
for pin details
24V DC Input
Connect the DC power
adapter supplied as an
accessory along with the
read out.
Orbit Communication Interface Ports
Connect one end of the RS485 cable to
one of the ports and the other end to
the Orbit network.