APAR AR200 Installation instructions

USER INSTRUCTION
DATA RECORDER
AR200
Version 1.1.2
2012.10.23
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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)
3
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
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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)