APAR AR200 Installation instructions

USER INSTRUCTION
DATA RECORDER
AR200
Version 1.1.2
2012.10.23
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Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone] ext. 6867
Email : [email protected]

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Thank you for choosing our product.
This instruction is intended to facilitate correct operation, safe use,
and taking full advantage of the recorder's functionalities.
Before you start the device, please read and understand this
instruction.
In the event of any additional questions, please contact our technical
adviser.
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY PRINCIPLES 3
2. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 3
3. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TWO-CHANNEL RECORDER 4
4. CONTENTS OF THE SET 5
5. TECHNICAL DATA 5
6. ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION DATA 6
7. DESCRIPTION OF TERMINAL STRIPS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 6
8. BUTTON FUNCTIONS 7
9. CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER AND INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS 8
10. INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE 8
11. DESCRIPTION OF DATA PRESENTATION ON THE LCD DISPLAY 9
11.1. STATUS BAR 9
11.2. LIST OF MEASUREMENTS (TEXT ONLY) 10
11.3. LIST OF MEASUREMENTS (TEXT AND GRAPHICS) 10
11.4. SINGLE MEASUREMENT (LARGE CHARACTERS) 11
11.5. SINGLE MEASUREMENT (DIAGRAM) 11
12. DELETING PARAMETERS AND OPERATIONS ON FILES (MAIN MENU) 11
12.1. RECORDING OPTIONS 13
12.2. MEMORY OPTIONS AND OPERATIONS ON FILES 14
12.3. CONFIGURATION OF MEASUREMENT INPUTS 15
12.4. CONFIGURATION OF ALARM OUTPUTS 16
12.5. DISPLAY OPTIONS 17
12.6. SERIAL COMMUNICATION OPTIONS RS485, USB, AND EtherNet 17
12.7. ACCESS OPTIONS 19
12.8. TIME AND DATE 19
12.9. INFORMATION ON THE DEVICE 19
13. OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SD/MMC CARD AND THE USB
MEMORY (PENDRIVE) 20

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14. VIEWING RECORDED MEASUREMENTS AND EVENTS 20
15. MESSAGE AND ERROR SIGNALING 21
16. IMPORTANT COMMENTS PERTAINING TO OPERATION 21
17. RS485 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE (acc. to EIA RS-485) 22
18. MODBUS–RTU SERIAL TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL (SLAVE) 22
19. USER'S NOTES 24
Please pay particular attention to the text marked with this sign.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design and the programming of the device without any deterioration of the technical
parameters.
1. SAFETY PRINCIPLES
before you start to use the device, become familiar with the present instructions;
in order to avoid electrocution or damage to the device, its mechanical and electrical installation
must be performed by qualified staff;
before switching on the power supply, make sure that all cables and wires are properly connected;
before making any modifications to the wire and cable connections, switch off the device's power
supply;
ensure proper operating conditions compliant with the technical specification of the device (chapter
5, power supply voltage, humidity, temperature).
2. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
The device is designed so as to ensure an appropriate level of immunity to most interferences that may
occur in industrial environments. In environments of unknown level of interferences, it is recommended
to implement the following measures so as to prevent potential interference with the operation of the
device:
do not supply the device from the same lines as high-power equipment without using appropriate
power line filters;
use cable shields on power supply cables, sensor cables, and signal cables, whereby the earthing of
the shield should be single-point and located as close to the device as possible;
avoid running instrument (signal) cables in the direct vicinity of and parallel to power and supply
cables;
it is recommended to use twisted pair signal cables;
in the case of sensing resistors in 3-wire connections, use identical wires;
avoid proximity of remotely controlled devices, electromagnetic meters, high power loads, loads with
phase or group power control, and other devices that cause high impulse disturbances;
ground or zero metal rails on which rail-mounted devices are installed.
Make sure to remove the protective film from the LCD display before the first use of the device.
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3. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TWO-CHANNEL RECORDER
simultaneous recording of data from all available measurement inputs;
2 universal measurement inputs not galvanically isolated (thermoresistance, thermocouple, and
analog);
2 alarm/control outputs with signaling of operating condition;
data recording in a standard text file located in the internal memory of the recorder, on an SD/MMC
card, or a USB memory in the FAT system;
a serial USB interface, RS485 (isolated, MODBUS-RTU protocol) and Ethernet (10base-T, TCP/IP);
a WWW server for work with any web browser (Opera, Firefox, etc.); the site contains information on
the measurements, the status of the alarm outputs, the recording, the internal time, etc.;
possibility to transfer archive data and configuration data on a SD card, a USB memory or using the
USB port of a computer, or via Ethernet;
a graphic LCD display, 128x32 dots, monochromatic, with background illumination (it enables
assigning a different illumination brightness to each measurement channel);
graphic, text, and mixed methods of presentation of the measured values;
displaying measured data in a single- and double-channel mode;
internal real time clock with a battery backup power supply;
an integrated 24 V DC power supply supplying the field transducers;
compensation of line resistance for resistance sensors (automatic or permanent);
compensation of thermocouple cold tip temperature (automatic or permanent);
enclosed free software enabling graphic or text presentation of recorded results and configuration of
parameters
programmable types of inputs, ranges of indications, alphanumeric description of measurement
channels, recording, alarm, display, communication, and access options, and other configuration
parameters;
access to configuration parameters protected with a user password;
parameter configuration methods:
from the IP65 film keypad located on the front panel of the device;
via the USB, the RS485, or the Ethernet and the ARSOFT-WZ1 free software (Windows
2000/XP/Vista/7);
from configuration files saved on the SD/MMC card or the USB memory;
available protection of data against unauthorized copying and modification (checksum, demand for
authorization of the SD card and the USB memory);
possibility to differentiate archives from many recorders of the same type by assigning individual
identification (ID) numbers;
signaling of presence of SD/MMC and USB memory and operations on files;
recording of data until the memory is full, full memory signalization;
recorder firmware can be updated by the user;
high accuracy and immunity to interferences;
available accessories:
SD memory card (1 GB);
SD/MMC card reader;
USB memory (2 GB);
NOTE:
Before you start working with the recorder, make sure to become familiar with this operating
instruction and perform proper electrical and mechanical installation, as well as configuration of the
parameters.
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4. CONTENTS OF THE SET
the recorder;
a USB cable for connecting the device to a computer, 2 m long;
a CD with the drivers and the software (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7);
operating instructions;
a warranty card.
5. TECHNICAL DATA
Universal inputs (programmable):
Measurement ranges;
Pt100 (RTD, 3- or 2-wire);
-200 ÷850 °C
Ni100 (RTD, 3- or 2-wire)
-50 ÷170 °C
thermocouple J (Fe-CuNi)
-40 ÷800 °C
thermocouple K (NiCr-NiAl)
-40 ÷1,200 °C
thermocouple S (PtRh 10-Pt)
-40 ÷1,600 °C
thermocouple B (PtRh30PtRh6)
300 ÷1800 °C
thermocouple R (PtRh13-Pt)
-40 ÷1,600 °C
thermocouple T (Cu-CuNi)
-25 ÷350 °C
thermocouple E (NiCr-CuNi)
-25 ÷850 °C
thermocouple N (NiCrSi-NiSi)
-35 ÷1,300 °C
current (Rin = 110 Ω)
0/4 ÷20 mA
voltage (Rin = 250 kΩ )
0 ÷10 V
voltage (Rin > 2 M Ω)
0 ÷60 mV
resistance (3- or 2-wire)
0 ÷850 Ω
Number of measurement inputs
2, not galvanically separated
Response time (10 ÷ 90%)
1 ÷ 10 s (programmable)
Resistance of leads (RTD, Ω)
Rd< 25 Ω (for each line)
Resistance input current (RTD, Ω)
approx. 550 μA
Processing errors (at ambient temperature of 25 °C):
- basic
- for RTD, mA, V, mV, Ω
0.1% of the measurement range ±1 digit
- for thermocouples
0.2% of the measurement range ±1 digit
- additional for thermocouples
<2 °C (temperature of cold tips)
- additional from ambient temperature changes
< 0.005% of the input range /°C
Resolution of measured temperature
0.1 °C
Communication
interfaces
- USB
(connec
tion
type A4)
- slave mode
(device)
drivers compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
- master mode (host)
support of the USB memory (pendrive)
- RS485 (MODBUS-RTU protocol,
SLAVE, character format 8N1)
speed 2.4÷115,2 kbit/s, not galvanically separated
(from the measurement input)
- Ethernet (type 10base-T, RJ45
socket, option)
WWW server, TCP/IP protocols: DHCP, NetBIOS,
ICMP, UDP, TCP, data transfer approx. 10 kB/s

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Data recording interval
programmable 1 s to 8 hours (1)
Data memory (non-volatile, recording of up to 18 million measurements for 2 channels and 1 GB of
memory):
- internal
4 MB, FLASH, file system FAT12, recording of up to
72,000 measurements for 2 channels
- external SD/MMC card
(connection with an ejector)
FAT16, FAT32, maximum size 2 GB, recommended
size ≤ 1GB and FAT16
- external USB memory
(pendrive, connection type A4)
FAT16, FAT32, maximum size 4 GB
recommended size ≤ 1GB and FAT16
Real time clock (RTC)
(backup supply: CR1220 lithium battery)
quartz, date, time
takes into account leap years
Outputs
(2 with shared
contact)
- transmitter
5 A / 250 V~ (for resistance loads), SPST
- SSR (transistor, type NPN OC,
optional)
24 V, internal resistance 850 Ω
Display
LCD, graphic, 128x32 dots, 73x19 mm
background illumination with brightness
adjustment
Power supply:
- 230 VAC
85-260 VAC/5VA
- 24 VAC/DC (option)
20-50 VAC/ 5 VA, 22-72 VDC/ 5 W
Power supply of field transducers
24 VDC / 50 mA
Rated operating conditions
0-50 °C, <100% RH (no condensation)
Operating environment
air and neutral gases
Protection rating
IP65 from the front, IP20 from the side of the
connections
Weight
approx. 215 g
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
immunity: according to the PN-EN 61000-6-2:2002(U)
standard (2)
emissivity: according to the PN-EN 61000-6-4:2002(U)
standard
(1) -minimum recording interval equal to 1 s is always possible for the internal memory. For the USB memory (pendrive) and the SD cards,
the minimum guaranteed (even) interval of recording can be as short as several seconds and dependent on the size of the available
memory, the file system, the archive file size, the maker (e.g. for SD cards with capacity ≤ 256MB, FAT16 and USB memory with capacity ≤
1GB, FAT16, a 1 s recording interval is possible; tests were performed on SanDisk, GOODRAM, Kingston, and other memories), as well on the
activity of the EtherNet interface.
(2) -in the case of industrial-level electromagnetic interferences, momentary deterioration of the quality of the displayed content of LCD
screen is allowed; the quality must automatically return to the normal state after the interference is over; for levels specified in the PN-EN
61000-6-1:2002(U) standard, immunity fulfilled without reservations.
6. ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION DATA
Enclosure type
panel, Incabox XT L57
Material
self-extinguishing NORYL 94V-0,
polycarbonate
Enclosure
dimensions
96 x 48 x 79 mm
Panel window
92 x 46 mm
Fixing methods
grips on the side of the enclosure
Conductor cross-
sections (separable
connectors)
2.5 mm2(supply and outputs),
1.5 mm2(others)

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7. DESCRIPTION OF TERMINAL STRIPS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Terminals
Description
IN1-IN2-IN3
RTD (Pt100, Ni100) and resistance input (in 2- and 3-wire connection)
IN1-IN2
thermocouple input TC (J, K, S, B, R, T, E, N) and voltage input 0÷60 mV
IN1-GND
current input 0/4÷20 mA
IN2-GND
voltage input 0÷10 V
1-2
RS485 serial interface (MODBUS-RTU transmission protocol)
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output +24 V (in relation to the GND) of the integrated power supply of field
transducers
11÷13
outputs of transmitters P1, P2 or SSR1, SSR2
14-15
power supply input 230 VAC or 24 VAC/DC
ETHERNET
serial Ethernet interface (type 100base-T, RJ45 socket, TCP/IP protocols)
USB
serial USB interface (programmable operation mode: device or host, chapter 12.6)
SD CARD
SD/MMC memory card slot (maximum capacity 2 GB)
a) numbering of connections and method of connecting sensors and measurement signals
b) connection of a 2- and 3-wire transducer (Iout - output current, Uout - output voltage)
8. BUTTON FUNCTIONS
View of the front
panel
LCD graphic display
programming buttons

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a) button functions in the list or single measurement display mode (chapter 11)
Button
Description [and marking in the contents of the instructions]
[SET]: input in the parameter configuration and file operation menu (after holding
time longer than 1 s; if Password Protection in Access Options is On, enter the
password; see chapter 12.6)
[DOWN] or [UP]:
a change in the method of presentation of measured data (list of measurements or
single measurement, chapter 11)
[LEFT] or [RIGHT]: a change of the displayed channel in the single measurement
presentation mode
b) functions of the buttons in the parameter configuration and file operations mode (Main Menu,
chapter 12)
Button
Description
SET
- selects the marked item in the menu (entering a lower menu level or edition of a
parameter)
- approves the edited parameter value (it is saved in the non-volatile FLASH
memory takes place after leaving the Main Menu or the USB is disconnected from
the computer)
[DOWN] or [UP]: - moves to the next or previous item in the menu
- changes the value of the edited parameter (also [LEFT] or [RIGHT])
[ESC]
- returns to the previous menu (higher level)
- cancels the changes to the edited parameter
- exits the Main Menu and returns to the measurement presentation mode
9. CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER AND INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS
Before connecting the cable to the USB port of a computer, make sure that the USB operating mode
parameter is set to Accessible for a computer (chapter 12.6). After the first connection, the Windows
(2000/XP/Vista/7) system detects the recorder named “APAR USB DEVICE” and demands installation of
drivers. In the find new device wizard, manually indicate the location of the drivers on a CD-ROM, the
DRIVERS catalog).
In the Windows XP system, the installation procedure is the following:
1. Choose the option “No, not this time” and press the “Continue” button.
2. Choose “Install from a list or a specific location (advanced)” and press the “Continue” button.
3. Select “Find the best driver in those locations” and the selection field “Include this location in
the search:,” press the “View” button, in the dialog box select the DRIVERS folder, press the
“Continue” button, when the warning “Installing a device” appears, press “Continue anyway.”
4. The virtual COM port “CDC USB to UART” is installed; press “Finish.”
5. The system then detects and installs the “Mass storage device” -> “ATMEL MASS STORAGE USB
Device” -> “Disk drive.”
After the installation is completed, the recorded is listed in the system as a virtual COMx port (x-port
number: 1, 2, ...) and two exchangeable disks: internal memory 4 MB with the AR200 label and SD/MMC
memory (available after the card is put in the “SD/MMC CARD” slot). In the internal memory two
configuration text files are shown: AR200.2.cfg and AR200_nazwy.txt (chapter 12).

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NOTE:
Do not disconnect the device from the computer before the installation of drives is completed and
whenever the device is connected again to the USB port when disks are being detected (when the [R/W]
icon is shown; see chapter 11.1).
10. INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE
In the "SOFTWARE" folder of the CD-ROM that is provided with the device there is a free
software installation set for the recorder. The set contains the following applications:
ARSOFT-WZ1 - display of current measurement data, as well as the date and the time,
configuration of the real time clock (RTC) and other parameters, such as types and names of
measurement inputs, ranges of indications, recording, alarm, display, communication, and access
options etc. (chapter 12),
creation on the disk of a "cfg" file with the current configuration of the parameters for future use
(copying of configuration),
the program requires communication with the recorder via the USB, RS485 or Ethernet port (on-
line configuration),
ARSOFT-WZ3 - graphic or text presentation of the recorded results with printing option; the
input data is collected at one time from a text file with an "csv" extension, created in the
recorder in the internal memory, in the USB memory, or on the SD/MMC card (chapter 14); the
data can also be collected via the Ethernet network.
ARSOFT-WZ4 - creation on the disk of a configuration file with a "cfg" extension that enables
programming the recorder using the USB interface or the SD/MMC card; this is a parameter
configuration without the possibility to set the RTC and ID parameters. The program does not
communicate with the recorder (off-line configuration).
The latest versions of the aforementioned programs are also available at the website (www.apar.pl,
Download tab). The detailed descriptions of the aforementioned applications can be found in the
installation folders.
11. DESCRIPTION OF DATA PRESENTATION ON THE LCD DISPLAY
The recorder enables presentation of the measurement data in a single- and double-channel mode in
accordance with the following diagram:
Fig. 11. Block diagram of the available measurement data presentation modes

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4a 4b 5a8
1
2 3 4 5
11.1. STATUS BAR
The status bar can be seen in the upper part of the display in most measurement presentation modes.
The meaning of the individual graphic elements is described below.
Figure 11.1.The status bar
Element
Description
1, 2, 3
time, day of the week, and date (dd.mm.yyyy) on the real time clock (RTC, chapter 12.8)
4, 4a, 4b
status of alarm outputs, from the 1st to the 2nd (chapter 12.4);
4a - the output is switched off (the alarm is inactive);
4b - the output is switched off (alternately with the number of the input channel that
activates the alarm);
5, 5a
signaling of the presence of the USB memory (5) or connection to the USB port of a computer
(5a);
(chapter 12.6)
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signaling of the presence of the SD/MMC card in the recorder;
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signaling of ongoing recording in the internal memory, on the SD/MMC card, or in the USB
memory;
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signaling of writing to or reading from the memory (in the text, it is marked as the [R/W]
icon).
11.2. LIST OF MEASUREMENTS (TEXT ONLY)
Figure 11.2. Appearance of the measurement list screen in the TEXT ONLY mode
Element
Description
1
status bar (chapter 11.1)
2
measurement channel number
3
channel name (up to 15 characters per channel, taken from the AR200_nazwy.txt file,
chapter 12.3)
4
measured value with signaling of exceeded measurement range (chapters 12.3 and 15)
5
channel unit (up to 4 characters per channel, taken from the AR200_nazwy.txt file, chapter
12.3)

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2 3 4 5
1
6
24
1
3
5
11.3. LIST OF MEASUREMENTS (TEXT AND GRAPHICS)
Figure 11.3. Appearance of the measurement list screen in the TEXT AND GRAPHICS mode
Element
Description
1
status bar (chapter 11.1)
2
measurement channel number
3
channel name (up to 3 characters per channel, taken from the AR200_nazwy.txt file,
chapter 12.3)
4
measured value with signaling of exceeded measurement range (chapters 12.3 and 15)
5
channel unit (up to 4 characters per channel, taken from the AR200_nazwy.txt file, chapter
12.3)
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graphic presentation of the measurement (bar graph) in the range set by the parameters
Bottom of the indication range and Top of the indication range (chapter 12.3)
11.4. SINGLE MEASUREMENT (LARGE CHARACTERS)
Figure 11.4. Appearance of a single screen in the LARGE CHARACTERS mode
Element
Description
1
status bar (chapter 11.1)
2
measurement channel number (changed using the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button)
3
channel name (up to 3 characters per channel, taken from the AR200_nazwy.txt file,
chapter 12.3)
4
measured value with signaling of exceeded measurement range (chapters 12.3 and 15)
5
channel unit (up to 4 characters per channel, taken from the AR200_nazwy.txt file, chapter
12.3)

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2
6
4
11.5. SINGLE MEASUREMENT (DIAGRAM)
Fig. 11.6. Appearance of a single screen in the DIAGRAM mode
Element
Description
2
measurement channel number (changed using the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button)
4
measured value with signaling of exceeded measurement range (chapters 12.3 and 15)
6
graphic presentation of the measurement (diagram) in the range set by the parameters
Bottom of the indication range and Top of the indication range (chapter 12.3, 12.5)
12. DELETING PARAMETERS AND OPERATIONS ON FILES (MAIN MENU)
All the configuration parameters and names and measurement units of the recorder channels are stored
in the non-volatile FLASH internal memory in two text files: AR200.cfg (parameters) and
AR200_nazwy.txt (names and units - changes can be implemented only using a computer in the ARSOFT-
WZ1 software via the USB port or the Ethernet, as well as in any text editor, e.g. Windows Notebook).
When the device is switched on for the first time, an error message may be shown in the display due to
the lack of a sensor or the fact that the sensor that is connected is not one that is factory-programmed.
In such an event, the proper sensor or analog signal must be connected and the configuration must be
programmed.
The parameter configuration can be performed using one of the following three methods (do not use
them at the same time):
1. From the IP65 film keypad located on the front panel of the device:
- from the measurement list or single measurement display mode, go to the Main Menu (press and
hold the [SET] button for more than 1 s). If Password Protection in Access Options is On, enter
the password - the default value is 1111; see chapter 12.7.
Fig. 12. Appearance of the password screen and the Main Menu
use buttons [UP] or [DOWN] to select an appropriate sub-menu or parameter to be changed/viewed;
use the [SET] button to select the highlighted item in the menu (this also caused the parameter
to be edited);
use buttons [UP] or [DOWN] to change the value of the edited parameter;
approve the changed value of the parameter by pressing the[SET] button or cancel it by pressing
the [ESC] button;
in the parameter edition mode, the symbols of the inactive buttons are displayed in the bottom
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2. Use the USB or RS485 port, or the Ethernet and the ARSOFT-WZ1 software (on-line configuration):
connect the recorder to a computer port and to start the ARSOFT-WZ1 application
after the connection has been established, the current measured values and the internal time and
date of the recorder are displayed in the application window
setting and viewing of the device parameters is possible in the parameter configuration window
new parameter values must be approved with the Approve changes button
the software enables synchronization of the time and the date with the computer
the current configuration can be saved in a file or set using values read from a file
the recorder updates the configuration files and the displayed names after it is disconnected from
the computer's USB port
online configuration via the USB port is possible only when the USB operation mode parameter is
set as Available for computer (chapter 12.6).
NOTE:
!
before disconnecting the device from a computer, press the Disconnect device button
in the event of no response:
in the Program options check the configuration of the port and the MODBUS Address of the
device
make sure that the serial port drivers have been installed correctly
disconnect for a few seconds and then reconnect the recorder to the USB port
restart the computer
3. From the configuration file created in the ARSOFT-WZ4 software (off-line configuration):
start the ARSOFT-WZ4 application and, in the Device field, select the device name (AR200)
set the required parameters (except for the RTC and the identification number ID)
a current configuration can also be prepared by modifying the values read from the existing files
save the created configuration in an AR200.cfg or AR200_nazwy.txt file and save it to a
SD/MMC card or a USB memory
install the SD card or the USB memory in the appropriate slot and then, in the Memory and
file options of the recorder, upload the relevant configuration files (Parameters from
AR200.2.cfg or Names from AR200_nazwy.txt), see chapter 12.2
after the configuration has been completed, the memory can be disconnected from the socket
In the event of indications different than the actual value of the input signal, the zero and the sensitivity
of a sensor can be adjusted in the Input configuration menu: the Zero calibration and the Inclination
calibration (sensitivity) parameters, chapter 12.3.
The default settings can be restored in the Memory and file options (chapter 12.2).
As an alternative, a file with default configuration can be used in the ARSOFT-WZ1 software.
NOTE:
!
Do not shut down the power supply during the configuration performed using the keypad or on-line (via
the computer's USB port) because the changed parameter values are stored in the non-volatile FLASH
memory after the user exits the Main Menu (by pressing the [ESC] button) or disconnects the device
from the USB port.
12.1. RECORDING OPTIONS
Data is archived in a text file with a csv extension in the internal memory, on the SD/MMC card, or in the
USB memory; a detailed description of the storage format is given in chapter 14. Data is recorded until
the memory is full and then the recording is stopped and the “Memory full. Saving rejected” message is
displayed repeatedly. The recording must then be stopped (the Recording type must be set to the OFF

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value, Table 12.1), the archive files must be copied for further analysis, and space must be freed up in
the memory for future recordings. The selection of the memory for recording and the copying and
deleting of existing csv files are accessible in the Main Menu -> Memory and file options; a detailed
description of operations performed on files is given in chapter 12.2.
Table 12.1. Configuration parameters in the Recording options menu
Parameter
Range of variability of the parameter and description
Default
settings
Data recording
interval (1)
1 s to 8 h (note (1) in the technical data, chapter 5)
1 minute
Recording type (2)
Off
recording switched off permanently
Limited by
time
Continuous
recording switched on permanently
Limited by
time
recording is active within the range of the time defined by
the Start and End parameters of time limit
Above the
permission
threshold
recording is active when the measured value of the
channel defined by the Channel selection is larger than
the value of the Permission threshold value parameter
Below the
permission
threshold
recording is active when the measured value of the
channel defined by the Channel selection is smaller
than the value of the Permission threshold value
parameter
Start of time limit
date: 01.06.2008 ÷ 31.12.2099, time: 00:00:00 ÷ 23:59:59,
the parameter is active when the Recording mode is Time-limited
2008.06.01
00:00:00
End of time limit
date: 01.06.2008 ÷ 31.12.2099, time: 00:00:00 ÷ 23:59:59,
the parameter is active when the Recording mode is Time-limited
2008.06.01
00:00:00
Selection of permit
channel
Measurement channel 1 - Measurement channel 2
the parameter is active when Type of recording =Above or Below the
permission threshold
Measuremen
t channel 1
Permission threshold
value
-199.9 ÷ 1999.9°C or -9999 ÷19999 units (3)
the parameter is active when Type of recording =Above or Below the
permission threshold
100.0 °C
Notes: (1) - the recording interval is counted from the moment the device is disconnected from the USB
port
(2) - the device does not record data in a file when it is connected to the computer's USB port
(3) –applies to analog inputs (mA, V, mV, Ω)
12.2. MEMORY OPTIONS AND OPERATIONS ON FILES
Table 12.2. Configuration parameters and file operations in the Memory and file options menu
Parameter or file
operation
Description of the available file operations and parameters
Company
settings
Memory size
Internal
memory
Figure 12.2. Appearance of the memory size screen (recording interval 3
s for 2 channels)
The field "Enough for:" takes into account the Data recording interval
(chapter 12.1) and the number of active measurement inputs (12.3)
SD card
USB memory
Send archive (1)
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)

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To the SD
card
copy the archive (files with the csv extension) from the internal memory
to the SD/MMC card
To the USB
memory
copy the archive (files with the csv extension) from the internal memory
to the USB memory (Operating mode of the USB = USB memory
support, chapter 12.6)
From the SD
card to the
USB
copy the archive (files with the csv extension) from the SD/MMC card to
the USB memory (Operating mode of the USB = USB memory support,
chapter 12.6)
Delete the archive
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)
Internal
memory
delete the archive (files with the csv extension) from the internal
memory
SD card
delete the archive (files with the csv extension) on the SD/MMC card
USB memory
delete the archive (files with the csv extension) from the USB memory
Memory to be
saved (2)
(chapter 12.6)
Internal
memory only
archive files are created only in the internal memory
Automatic
selection
Only SD or
internal
archive files are created only on the SD/MMC card or in
the internal memory when there is no card
Automatic
selection
archive files are created in the order of appearance: in the
USB memory, on the SD/MMC card, or in the internal
memory
Identification
number (ID)
0÷9999
an individual device number entered into the initial records in
the archive file (csv) in order to distinguish archives from
different recorders of the same type
0
Send the
configuration
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)
To the SD
card
copy the current settings (AR200.2.cfg and AR200_nazwy.txt) to the SD
card
To the USB
memory
copy the current settings (AR200.2.cfg and AR200_nazwy.txt) to the USB
memory (Operating mode of the USB = USB memory support, chapter
12.6)
Configure from the
SD
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)
Parameters
copy the configuration parameters (AR200.2.cfg) from the SD card
Names
copy the channel names and units (AR200_nazwy.txt)) from the SD card
Configure from the
USB (chapter 12.6)
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)
Parameters
copy the configuration parameters (AR200.2.cfg) from the USB memory
Names
copy the channel names and units (AR200_nazwy.txt) from the USB
memory
Restore default
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)
Parameters
set the default configuration parameters (AR200.2.cfg) in the recorder
Names
set the default channel names (AR200_nazwy.txt) in the recorder
Format the memory
(3)
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)
Internal
memory
format the internal memory in the FAT12 system, preserving the current
settings (parameters in the AR200.2.cfg file and names in AR200_nazwy.txt
file)
SD card
format the SD/MMC card in the FAT16 or FAT32 system (when the capacity
> 2 GB)
USB memory
format the USB memory in the FAT16 or FAT32 system (when the capacity
> 2 GB)
Notes: (1) –in the case of a 4 MB archive file, the copying time is equal to approx. 2 min. and in the
case of a 250 MB file - approx. 30 min.
(2) –it is possible to demand authorization of the SD card and the USB memory (chapter 12.7,
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(3) –formatting deletes all data from the memory (with the exception of configuration files in
the internal memory); this is recommended in the event of problems with accessing data
Until the file operations or the formatting of memory is completed, the recording and the EtherNet
transfer are disabled.
NOTE:
!
During file operations or formatting of memory, do not shut down the power supply, do not connect
the device to a computer’s USB port, and do not take out exchangeable memory, as this may cause
loss of recorded data and the current configuration (parameters and names).
12.3. CONFIGURATION OF MEASUREMENT INPUTS
Table 12.3. Configuration parameters in the Input configuration menu for the selected measurement
channel
Parameter
Range of variability of the parameter and description
Company
settings
Name and unit
Edition of names (max. length 15 characters per channel) and units (4
characters) is possible on a computer (via the USB port or the Ethernet
and the ARSOFT-WZ1 software, or by copying of the configuration -
chapter 12.2).
The format of a section for a single channel in the AR200_nazwy.txt
file is the following:
[Chan1]
name=Measurement of channel 1
unit=*C
Measureme
nt of
channel i
(for i=1-2)
°C
Type of input
Off
the measurement channel is absent in the presentation
and the recording
Pt100
Pt100
thermoresistance sensor (RTD) Pt100 (-200 ÷ 850°C)
Ni100
thermoresistance sensor (RTD) Ni100 (-50 ÷ 170°C)
J (Fe-CuNi)
thermoelectric sensor (thermocouple) type J(-40 to 800
°C)
K (NiCr-NiAl)
thermoelectric sensor (thermocouple) type K(-40 to 1,200
°C)
S(PtRh 10-Pt)
thermoelectric sensor (thermocouple) type S(-40 to 1,600
°C)
B(PtRh30PtRh6)
thermoelectric sensor (thermocouple) type B(-300 to 1,800
°C)
R(PtRh13-Pt)
thermoelectric sensor (thermocouple) type R(-40 to 1,600
°C)
T (Cu-CuNi)
thermoelectric sensor (thermocouple) type T(-25 to 350
°C)
E (NiCr-CuNi)
thermoelectric sensor (thermocouple) type E(-25 to 820
°C)
N(NiCrSi-NiSi)
thermoelectric sensor (thermocouple) type N(-35 to 1,300
°C)
4..20 mA
current signal 4...20 mA
0..20 mA
current signal 0...20 mA
0..10 V
voltage signal 0...10 V
0..60 mV
voltage signal 0...60 mV
0..850 Ω
resistance signal 0...850 Ω
Line resistance (1)
0.00÷50.00
total resistance of leads for 2-wire RTD sensors and 850
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Ω
Ω
Temperature of cold
thermocouple tips
Auto
0.1÷ 60.0
°C
automatic or constant compensation of temperature of
the cold junction of thermocouples
Auto
Position of the
point/resolution
None
no point (2) or 1°C for temperature
Position 1
(0.0/0.1°C)
Position 1
0.0 (2) or resolution 0.1 °C for temperature
Position 2
0.00 (2)
Position 3
0.000 (2)
Bottom of the
indication range
-199.9 ÷ 1,999.9 °C or -9,999 ÷19,999 units (2) –indication for 0
mA, 4 mA, 0 V, 0 mV, 0 Ω - start of the input scale
-100.0 °C
Top of the indication
range
-199.9 ÷ 1999.9 °C or -9999 ÷19999 units (2) –indication form 20
mA, 10 V, 60 mV, 850 Ω - end of the input scale
800.0 °C
Filtration (3)
1÷ 20
digital filtration of measurements (response time)
1
Calibration of the
zero
zero offset: -50.0 ÷ 50.0 °C or -500 ÷ 500 units (2)
0.0 °C
Calibration of the
inclination
sensitivity (gain): 85.0 ÷ 115.0 %
100.0 %
Assigning the alarm
output
Alarm output 1 ÷ Alarm output 4 or None - selection of an alarm
output activated by the measurement of the current channel, chapter
12.4
Alarm out. i
(for i=1-2)
Background
brightness
0÷ 100 %, change by 5%
100%
Notes: (1) –in the case of 3-wire sensors, there is automatic line resistance compensation and the Line
resistance parameter must be equal to 0.00 Ω
(2) –applies to analog inputs (mA, V, mV, Ω)
(3) - in the case of FiLtration=1the response time is equal to 1 s, in the case of FiLtration=20 it
is equal to at least 10 s. Higher degree of filtration means a "smoother" measured value and
a longer response time, which is recommended in the case turbulent measurements (e.g.
water temperature in the boiler).
12.4. CONFIGURATION OF ALARM OUTPUTS
Table 12.4. Configuration parameters in the Alarm configuration menu for the selected alarm output
Parameter
Range of variability of the parameter and description
Company
settings
Assigned inputs
numbers of the measurement channels associated with specific alarms
1÷2 or None
Alarm type
Off
constantly switched off alarm output
Off
Reverse/hea
ting
Fig. 12.4.1. Characteristics of a Heating type alarm

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Direct/cooli
ng
Fig. 12.4.2. Characteristics of a Cooling type alarm
In the band
Fig. 12.4.3. Characteristics of an In the band alarm
Outside of
the band
Fig. 12.4.4. Characteristics of an Outside of the band
alarm
Alarm value
-199.9 ÷ 1,999.9 °C or -9,999 ÷19,999 units (1)
100.0 °C
Hysteresis
0÷ 500.0 °C or 0÷ 5,000 units (1)
0.0 °C
Notes: (1) –applies to analog inputs ( mA, V, mV, Ω )
12.5. DISPLAY OPTIONS
Table 12.5. Configuration parameters in the Display options menu
Parameter
Range of variability of the parameter and description
Company
settings
Time of background
illumination
0÷60 min., increase by 1 min., for the 0value the illumination is on all
the time, the time is counted from the last use of the keypad
0 min.
(continuous
)
Brightness mode
Common for
all
background brightness common for all data presentation
modes (list, single measurement, configuration menu),
in accordance with the Common background brightness
parameter
Common
for all
Separate
for inputs
background brightness set separately for each channel in
the single measurement display mode (chapter 12.3); in
other modes, in accordance with the Common
background brightness
Common background
brightness
0÷ 100 %, change by 5%
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Contrast
0÷ 100 %, change by 5%
50 %
Time of automatic
change of the channel
0÷ 60 s, change every 2 s, for the 0value, the automatic change is
off, the time of automatic change of the channel in the single measurement
presentation mode
0 s
Type of diagram
(chapter 11.6)
Regular
Diagram drawn with a line
Filled
Filled
diagram filled below the line (2-D bar graph)
Diagram time range
100 s
300 s
15
min.
30
min.
60
min.
150min
.
5 h
10 h
25 h
100 s
12.6. SERIAL COMMUNICATION OPTIONS RS485, USB, AND EtherNet
The available interfaces enable communication with the computer and, consequently, the readout of the
measured value and configuration of the parameters and the names, as well as access to the archive
files (with the exception of the RS485). Moreover, the Ethernet (optional) enables displaying information
on the operating status and on measurements of the recorder in any web browser (Opera, IE, Firefox,
etc.) via the local network or the Internet. The Internet connection requires a permanent global IP
number and router (modem) configuration. The selection of the TIP and UDP port number used by the
recorder and the forwarding of this port in the router should be performed by a qualified person
(the network administrator). Moreover, make sure that the firewall does not blocked the ports and
applications (ARSOFT-WZ1 and WZ3) that are being used.
Table 12.6. Configuration parameters in the Communication options menu
Parameter
Range of variability of the parameter and description
Company
settings
USB mode of
operation
Available for
the computer
in order to establish communication with the computer,
drivers must be installed (chapter 9); the USB
connection is indicated in the lower status bar (chapter
11.1)
Available
for the
computer
USB memory
support
the presence of the memory is indicated in the status
bar (chapters 8 and 11.1)
Speed for the
RS485
2,400 bit/s
4,800 bit/s
9,600 bit/s
19,200 bit/s
19,200
bit/s
38,400 bit/s
57,600 bit/s
115,200 bit/s
MODBUS-RTU
address
1÷ 247
individual address of the device in the RS485 network
(chapter 18)
1
EtherNet operation
mode
Off
Ethernet constantly off (recommended when not in use)
Off
Automatic
configuration
the DHCP client is on, parameters IP address, Subnet
mask,, and Default gateway are set automatically
Permanent
configuration
the DHCP client is off, parameters IP address, Subnet
mask,, and Default gateway are set manually
NetBIOS name
a unique name of the recorder in the local network; may be used instead
of the IP address in order to establish a connection with a computer
Edition of the name (no spaces, max. length 15 characters) is possible on
the computer (via the USB port or the EtherNet and the ARSOFT-WZ1
software, or by copying of the configuration - chapter 12.2). The format
of a section in the AR200_nazwy.txt file is the following:
[EtherNet]
NetBIOSName=AR200
The changed name may not be available on the network immediately
(the update time depends on the configuration of the network).
AR200
UDP and TCP ports
80 ÷ 32767
(except for
137)
the port number and the individual IP address of the
device for communication with the ARSOFT-WZ1 and
WZ3 software and with the web browser; the syntax of
30200

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IP address
0.0.0.0 ÷ 255.
255. 255.255
these parameters is the following: IP address (or the
NetBIOS name): UDP and TCP port, e.g.
192.168.0.200:30200 or AR200:30200
192.168.
0.200
Subnet mask
0.0.0.0 ÷ 255. 255. 255.255
IP address mask in the local network
255. 255.255.0
Default gateway
0.0.0.0 ÷ 255. 255. 255.255
IP address of the router in the local
network
192.168.0.10
DHCP server
Off
useful for direct connection with a computer; switch off
in networks with an existing DHCP server
Off
On
MAC physical
address
a unique permanent hardware address of the EtherNet interface (factory-assigned)
NOTE:
!
Do not connect the device in the USB memory support mode to the USB port of a computer as this leads
to the risk of damage to the ports.
12.7. ACCESS OPTIONS
Table 12.7. Configuration parameters in the Access options menu
Parameter
Range of variability of the parameter and description
Company
settings
Password protection
Off
entry into the Main Menu is not password-protected
Off
On
entry into the Main Menu is password-protected
Password
0000 ÷ 9999
password for the Main Menu (configuration)
1111
SD and USB
authorization (1)
Off
demand of authorization of the SD card and the USB
memory to save the archive is off
Off
On
saving to an archive is possible only on an SD card or a
USB memory containing the AR200.2.cfg configuration
file with a conforming Password.
Notes: (1) –this function prevents unintended creation of archives in the SD and USB memories put into
the recorder by accident, for the purpose of off-line configuration, or by unauthorized
persons. It is not recommended for recording with Data recording interval shorter than 3 s
because it introduces an additional delay of access to the archive, thus causing uneven
recording.
12.8. TIME AND DATE
Table 12.8. Configuration parameters in the Time and date menu
Parameter
Range of variability of the parameter
Time (hh:mm:ss)
00:00:00 ÷ 23:59:59
Date (dd:mm:yyyy)
01.06.2008 ÷ 31.12.2099
The current time and date are displayed in the status bar (chapter 11.1) in most measurement data
presentation modes and are used as time stamps for recording.
In order to supply the internal clock (RTC) when the power supply is cut off, the device is fitted with a
CR1220 lithium battery that suffices for at least 5 years of continuous operation.