APAR AR407 Installation instructions

USER INSTRUCTION
AR407
16-CHANNEL
RADIO AND WIRED
DATA RECORDER
Version 1.0.0
2017.04.10
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เขตวังทองหลาง กรุงเทพฯ 10310
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone] Ext. 6867
Email : i[email protected]
Website : www.omi.co.th

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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.
CONTENT
1. AFETY RULE ........................................................................................................................................3
2. IN TALLATION GUIDELINE ................................................................................................................3
3. GENERAL CHARACTERI TIC OF THE MULTI-CHANNEL RECORDER ......................................... 4
4. CONTENT OF THE ET ........................................................................................................................ 5
5. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................................................. 6
6. ENCLO URE DIMEN ION AND IN TALLATION DATA ................................................................. 6
7. DESCRIPTION OF TERMINAL STRIPS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ....................... 8
8. CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER AND IN TALLATION OF U B DRIVER ................................... 8
9. IN TALLATION OF OFTWARE ........................................................................................................... 8
10. FUNCTION OF HARDWARE AND CREEN BUTTON ................................................................ 9
11. DESCRIPTION OF DATA SHOWN ON THE LCD DISPLAY ..................................................... 11
11.1. UPPER AND LOWER TATU BAR ........................................................................................... 11
11.2. VIEW OF A MEA UREMENT GROUP (TEXT ONLY) ............................................................. 12
11.3. VIEW OF A MEA UREMENT GROUP (TEXT AND BAR GRAPH) ........................................ 12
11.4. VIEW OF A MEA UREMENT GROUP (TEXT AND ANALOG INDICATOR) ........................ 13
11.5. INGLE MEA UREMENT (CHART) .......................................................................................... 13
12. SETING PARAMETERS AND OPERATIONS ON FILES (MAIN MENU) ............................... 13
12.1. MEANING OF ICON IN MENU ITEM ................................................................................... 14
12.2. RECORDING ETTING ............................................................................................................ 15
12.3. MEMORY OPTION AND OPERATION ON FILE .............................................................. 16
12.4. CONFIGURATION OF MEA UREMENT CHANNEL ............................................................ 17
12.5. ADDING AND REMOVING OF MEASUREMENT SENSORS TO AND FROM A LIST... 18
12.6. CONFIGURATION OF ALARM OUTPUT ................................................................................19
12.6.1. EMAIL ALARM NOTIFICATION ................................................................................ 21
12.7. DI PLAY ETTING ................................................................................................................... 22
12.8. RADIO, R 485, U B, AND ETHERNET COMMUNICATION ETTING .............................. 22
12.8.1. DYNAMIC ERVER DN (DDN ) CLIENT ................................................................. 24
12.9. ACCE AND OTHER ETTING ............................................................................................. 24
12.10. DATE AND TIME ...................................................................................................................... 25

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12.11. DEVICE INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 25
13. U E AND FUNCTION OF U B MEMORY (PENDRIVE) ................................................................ 25
14. VIEWING RECORDED MEA UREMENT AND EVENT ............................................................... 26
15. ME AGE AND ERROR IGNALING ................................................................................................ 26
16. IMPORTANT COMMENTS PERTAINING TO OPERATION. PROBLEM SOLVING.......... 27
17. R 485 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE (acc. to EIA R -485) ....................................................... 28
18. MODBU –RTU ERIAL TRAN MI ION PROTOCOL ................................................................... 28
19. MODBU –TCP ERIAL TRAN MI ION PROTOCOL .................................................................... 29
20. MAP OF DEVICE REGI TER FOR THE MODBU -RTU/TCP ........................................................ 30
21. U ER' NOTE ...................................................................................................................................... 32
Please pay particular attention to the text mar ed with this sign.
The manufacturer reserves the right to ma e changes to the design and the software (firmware) of the device
without any deterioration of the technical parameters (some functions may not be available in older versions).
Updating to the latest version of the firmware may require a repeated configuration of the device.
1. SAFETY PRINCIPLES
Before you start to use the device, become familiar with the present instructions.
a) in order to avoid electrocution or damage to the device, its mechanical and electrical installation must be
performed by qualified wor ers;
b) before switching on the power supply, ma e sure that all cables and wires are properly connected;
) before ma ing any modifications to the wire and cable connections, switch off the voltage supplied to the device;
d) ensure proper operating conditions compliant with the technical specification of the device (chapter 5, power
supply voltage, humidity, temperature, etc.); do not expose the device to direct and intense heat.
2. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
The device is designed so as to ensure an appropriate level of immunity to most interferences that may occur in
industrial and household environments. In environments of un nown level of interferences, it is recommended to
implement the following measures so as to prevent potential interference with the operation of the device:
a) do not supply the device from the same lines as high-power equipment without using appropriate power line filters;
b) use shielded supply, sensor, and signal cables, whereby the earthing of the shield should be single-point and
located as close to the device as possible;
) avoid running measurement (signal) cables in the direct vicinity of and parallel to power and supply cables;
d) it is recommended to twist the signal wires in pairs or to use a finished twisted-pair cable;
e) in the case of sensing resistors in 3-wire connections, use identical wires;
f) 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;
g) ground or zero metal rails on which rail-mounted devices are installed.
Ma e 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 MULTI CHANNEL RECORDER
presentation and recording of data from a maximum of 16 measurement channels assigned to such Apar
devices as wireless sensors of the AR43x series, one wireless temperature probe (AR182 or AR183), and any
devices with an RS485 interface using the MODBUS-RTU protocol
available wireless sensors:
- AR431, AR432 - temperature (one measurement channel),
- AR435, AR436, AR437 - humidity and temperature (two channels),
- AR433, AR434 - two channels, ambient temperature and a universal input:
Pt100/Ni100/J/K/S/B/R/T/0÷20mA/ 4÷20mA/0÷10V/ 0÷60mV/0÷700Ω,
- versions with an LCD display: AR432, AR434, AR436
radio transmission in the ISM 868MHz band, range in an open space of up to 200 m (or 400 m) - depending on
the local conditions for propagation of radio waves: the type and thic ness of walls, floor slabs, etc.
the radio range can be increased to 400 m by switching on the measurement retransmission function in the
sensors (retransmission requires power supply of the sensors and no more than 3 retransmitters may be
present in the networ )
7 radio channels enabling independent operation of 7 neighboring AR407 sets with sensors
4 bistate alarm/control output with sound and visual signaling of the operation status and with email
notification, programmable alarm characteristics and value of the output signal (in the range of 1÷100% of
the impulse period) with the possibility to assign to any measurement channels
recording of data in a standard text file located in the internal memory of the recorder (4 GB) or an USB
memory in a FAT system, with possibility to edit in spreadsheet software, e.g. Microsoft Excel
rich standard equipment with serial interfaces: USB (for wor with a computer and USB memories), RS485
(MODBUS-RTU Master and Slave), and Ethernet (100base-T, MODBUS-TCP, HTTP, and SMTP protocols, etc.)
a web server for wor with any web browser (Opera, Edge, IE, Firefox, etc.); the site contains information about
active measurement channels, time, status of the outputs, recording, etc., with the possibility to show diagrams
using the Google Chart API service (diagrams require constant Internet access)
the DDNS service, which enables easy access over the Internet a recorder connected to a networ that has no
fixed public IP address, through a friendly Internet address defined by the user; the service is available only for
registered users of popular DDNS services, such as DynDNS (www.dyndns.org), No-IP (www.no-ip.com), and
DNS-O-Matic (www.dnsomatic.com)
possibility to transfer archive data and configuration data to a USB memory or using the USB port of a
computer, or via Ethernet;
a color LCD TFT graphic display 320x240 dots (QVGA), with a touch screen, brightness adjustment, and
programmable bac ground color for individual measurement channels;
a programmable language of the menu (Polish, English), which also covers the version of the site saved on the
WWW server;
graphic and text methods of presentation of the measured values (numerical values, bar graph, counter, graph);
grouping of measurement channels to be displayed, with automatic formatting of the screen
a programmable F button for quic selection of one of the available functions: start/stop of recording, copying
or moving archives to a USB memory, bloc ing of outputs, sound alarms or the touch screen and the eypad,
status of the device and of internet services
a broad selection of recording start methods (continuous, limited by date and time, periodic daily, above or
below the permission threshold assigned to any measurement channel)
internal real time cloc with a battery bac up power supply (up to 8 years of continuous operation)
free software provided that enables presentation in a graphic or text form of the recorded results (ARSOFT-
LOG) and configuration of parameters (ARSOFT-CFG)
programmable types of sensors, ranges of indications, alphanumeric description of measurement channels
and measurement groups, recording, alarm, display, communication, and access options, and other
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access to configuration parameters protected with a user password or not protected with a password
parameter configuration methods:
- from the film eypad and a touch screen located on the front panel of the device
- through the USB, RS485, or Ethernet and free ARSOFT-CFG (Windows 7/8/10) software or a user’s application,
communication protocol MODBUS-RTU and MODBUS-TCP
- from configuration files saved in the USB memory or on a computer dis
available protection of measurement data from unauthorized modification (chec sum)
possibility to differentiate archives from many recorders of the similar type by assigning individual
identification (ID) numbers
intuitive use, quic configuration, clearly visible status of operation of the recording, the memory, the USB port,
alarms, file and dis operations, serial transmission (USB, RS485, Ethernet, radio), menu items, etc.
recording of data until the memory is full (at least 300 days of continuous operation with recording of 16
channels every 1 s)
simultaneous recording of data from all active measurement channels;
an enclosure for panel installation, lea -tightness from the front side IP30
compliance with the R&TTE (99/5/EC) Directive
possible update of the recorder software by the user to the latest version from a USB memory
available sensors and accessories:
- wireless sensors of the AR43x series (versions without an LCD display: AR431/433/435/437, versions with an
LCD display: AR432/434/436)
- a wired ambient temperature sensor AR182 (on a wire) or AR183 (boxed)
- an antenna cable SMA with a soc et and a plug, impedance 50 Ω, 2 m long
- a USB memory (2 or 4 GB)
NOTE:
- before the start of wor with the recorder, ma e sure to read this user’s manual and properly perform the
electrical and mechanical installation and configuration of the parameters; also, add new measurement channels
(radio or wired) to the displayed list which, as a default, is empty (chapter 12.5)
- do not use sharp-edged objects to wor with the touch screen
4. CONTENTS OF THE SET
a recorder with an antenna for the 868MHz band
a USB cable for connecting the device to a computer, 2 m long
a CD with the drivers and the software (Windows 7/8/10)
a user instruction and a warranty card
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5. TECHNICAL DATA
Number of measurement
hannels
16 (for wor with radio sensors of the AR43x series, one wired probe AR182/AR183, and
any Apar devices through RS485)
Measurement update interval
for radio sensors of the AR43x series: programmable, from 1 min. to 4 hours (5 sec. with a
power supply)
1 sec. for measurements from the RS485 line, 5 sec. for a wired AR182/AR183 probe
Radio link
ISM band
868 MHz, FSK modulation, modulation band ±45 Hz
number of channels
7 (programmable in the range of 868.0 to 870.0 MHz)
channel operation
frequency
channel
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
MHz
869,955
869,77
869,445
869,605
868,05
868,3
868,55
transmission parameters
output power <5 dBm, receiver sensitivity
-
106 dBm, rate 4.8 bit/s
range (
in open space
)
<200 m (maximum 400 m with sensors in
retransmission mode), in
buildings it depends on the local conditions
antenna (SMA
-
JW connection,
band 850 ÷ 880 MHz)
height 97 mm,
verti al polarity
, impedance 50 Ω, gain 2.15 dBi,
VSWR ≤ 1.5
Wired temperature measurement probe
AR182/AR183
(as one of the measurement channel, optional):
-
quantity
1, wire length 1.5 m
-
measurement range and resolution
-
30 to +80 °C, measured temperature resolution 0.1 °C
-
measurement accuracy (in the range of
-
10 to +80 °C )
±0.5 °C (±0.5 to 1.7 °C in
the remaining range)
Communi ation
interfa es
(standard
equipment)
-
USB
(a A4 type
connection, accessible
also from the front,
programmable
operation mode)
-
slave mode
(device)
communication with a computer, drivers for the
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 system: exchangeable
dis (mass memory, readout speed approx. 335 B/s) +
virtual COM serial port (MODBUS-RTU protocol)
-
master mode
(host)
support of USB memory (pendrive) up to 4 GB, writing
speed approx. 135 B/s (depending on the memory)
-
RS485
(galvanic separation,
MODBUS-RTU protocol, Master, Slave)
MASTER (readout of 16
-
bit registers from Apar devices),
SLAVE, rate 2.4÷115.2 bit/s, character format 8N1
-
Ethernet
(type 100base-T, soc et RJ45,
galvanic separation, TCP/IP protocols)
web
server, MODBUS
-
TCP, email client (SMTP), DDNS
server client, DHCP (client, server), SMTP, NetBIOS, ICMP,
data transfer up to 135 B/s (depending on the networ )
Data re ording interval
programmable 1 s to 8 hours
(1)
Data storage memory
(non-volatile, recording of approx. 27 million measurements from 16 channels and 4 GB memory):
-
internal (micro SDHC card, industrial, MLC)
4 GB, FAT32 file system
-
external USB memory (pendrive, A4 type soc et)
FAT16, FAT32, maximum size 4 GB
Real time lo k
(
RTC
, lithium battery CR1220)
quartz, date, time, ta es leap years into account)
Outputs
(4 independent)
-
relay (P1÷P4, standard)
5A / 250VAC (for resistance loads), SPST
-
NO
-
SSR (transistor, type NPN OC, optional)
24V, internal resistance 850 Ω,
(SSR1÷SSR4)
Display
(LCD TFT, graphic, 320x240 dots - QVGA)
3.5" (diagonal), bac ground brightness adjustment
Power supply:
-
230 VAC (standard)
85 ÷ 260 VAC/ 7 VA
-
24 VAC/DC
(option)
20 ÷ 50 VAC/ 7 VA, 22 ÷ 72 VDC/ 7 W
Rated operating onditions
0
÷ 50 °C, <100% RH (no condensation)
Operating environment
air and neutral gases, no dust
Prote tion rating
IP30 from the front, IP20 from the side of the connections
Weight
approx. 330 g
Ele tromagneti ompatibility (EMC)
immunity: according to the
PN
-
EN 61000
-
6
-
2 standard
emission: according to the PN
-
EN 61000
-
6
-
4 standard
Notes: (1) - for a recording interval equal to 1 s, uneven recording may ta e place during transfer of an archive via

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Ethernet and also because of an excessive number of files, their sizes, and type and manufacturer of the USB memory
(pendrive) used
6. ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION DATA
En losure type
panel, Incabox XT L57
Material
self
-
extinguishing NORYL 94V
-
0,
polycarbonate
En losure dimensions
96 x 96 x 79
mm
Panel window
92 x 89 mm
Fixing methods
grips on the side of the enclosure
Condu tor ross-
se tions (separable
connectors)
2.5 mm2 (supply and alarm outputs),
1.5 mm2 (others)
NOTE:
The antenna or the antenna cable must be fixed with screws manually without using tools so as not to damage the
soc et.
7. DESCRIPTION OF TERMINAL STRIPS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Location, numbering, and description of the connections on the bac panel and method of connecting probes
and electrical signals:
Terminal lamps
( onne tions) Des ription
ANTENNA
SMA soc et to connect an antenna for the 868 MHz band
1
-
2
-
3
IN1
-
IN2
-
IN3
-
input of the wired
temperature probe AR182 or AR183
41÷44
serial interface RS485, MODBUS
-
RTU transmission protocol, MASTER (connecting Apar
devices) or SLAVE (connecting to a computer, a PLC, etc.), chapters 17 and 18
45÷52
relay outputs P1, P2, P3, and P4 or SSR1, SSR2, S
SR3, and SSR4
53
-
54
power supply input 230 VAC or 24 VAC/DC
ETHERNET
serial Ethernet interface (type 100base
-
T, RJ45 soc et, TCP/IP protocols)
USB
serial USB interface (programmable operation mode: device or host, chapter 12.8,
do not use two USB so kets at the same time)
NOTE:
A USB connection is also available on the
front panel.
DO NOT USE SIMULTANEOULY WITH THE
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8. CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER AND INSTALLATION OF USB DRIVERS
Connecting the recorder to a USB port of a computer may be useful in order to configure the names of channels,
groups, measurement units, and other parameters of the device, and to download files with recorded data. The
available support software is described further in the present instructions. Before connecting the cable to the USB
port of a computer, ma e sure that the power supply is connected to the recorder and that the USB operation
mode parameter is set to Available for a computer (chapter 12.8, Communication settings menu). After you
connect for the first time, the Windows (XP/Vista/7/8/10) system detects the recorder named "Apar Composite
Device" and demands installation of drivers of the virtual COM serial port (MODBUS-RTU protocol, also used by
the ARSOFT-CFG software). In the device manager or the new device wizard, manually indicate the location of
the drivers (a CD-ROM, a DRIVERS folder, or drivers downloaded from the www.apar.pl website).
In Windows 7/10 systems, one can use automatic downloading of the driver software from the Windows Update
website. In the Windows 7 system, from the Device Manager level, manual installation is performed in the
following manner:
1. Right-clic the item “Apar Composite Device” and select “Update the driver software”, and then “Browse my
computer to find the driver software”.
2. Use the “Browse...” button to indicate a location on the dis (the DRIVER folder) where the drivers are saved,
and then clic “Continue”.
3. The virtual COM port ”USB Serial Port” is installed; press “Close”.
4. Additionally, in the “Disc drives” branch, the system detects and installs the “Microchip Mass Storage USB Device”.
After the installation is completed, the recorder is listed in the system as an exchangeable 4 GB dis with the label
AR407 and a virtual COMx serial port (x - port number: 1, 2, etc.). The serial port uses the MODBUS-RTU protocol.
In the internal memory two configuration text files are shown: AR407.cfg and AR407.txt (chapter 12).
Communication with the device can also be established using the Ethernet and the RS485 interfaces, which are a
part of the recorder's standard equipment and do not require installation of additional drives. However, if an
RS485 converter for USB is used in the computer, it is necessary to install the serial port drivers provided by the
manufacturer.
NOTE:
- do not disconnect the device from the computer before completion of installation of the drivers
- connection of the recorder to a USB port of a computer stops recording until the cable is disconnected and
bloc s the performance of file operations available from the menu level and transmission of files with
measurement data via Ethernet from the ARSOFT-LOG level
9. 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 installation set comprises the following applications (for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10):
Name
Software des ription
ARSOFT CFG
(on-line
onfiguration)
-
display of current measurement data, as well as the date and the time,
- configuration of the real time cloc (RTC) and other parameters, such as types of
measurement sensors, names of measurement channels, units, and groups, ranges of
indications, recording, alarm, display, communication, and access options etc. (chapter 12),
- creation on the dis of configuration files containing the current parameter settings for the
purpose of repeated use (bac up copy or multiplication of the configuration),
- the program requires communication with the recorder via the USB, RS485 or Ethernet port
ARSOFT LOG
graphic or text presentation of recorded results with the possibility to print, input data is ta en
from a csv text file created in the recorder in the internal memory or the USB memory (chapter
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The latest versions of the aforementioned software are also available at the website (www.apar.pl, Download 
oftware section). The detailed descriptions of the aforementioned applications can be found in the installation
folders.
10. FUNCTIONS OF HARDWARE AND SCREEN BUTTONS
Fig. 10. Description of the front panel
LCD graphic display
with a touch panel screen buttons (touch)
USB connection (chapter 12.8) hardware buttons
NOTE:
Do not use sharp-edged obje ts to work with the s reen buttons and other s reen obje ts
a) button functions in the measurement display mode (chapter 11)
Button Des ription [and mar ing in the contents of the instruction]
[SET]
, hardware button: - input in the parameter configuration and file operations menu
(chapter 12). If the Password protection in the Access and other settings menu is
switched on, then the password must be entered, chapter 12.9
- closes the message window appearing on the screen (chapter 15)
[UP] or [DOWN], screen buttons: change of the displayed measurement group or a single
measurement channel in the DIAGRAM presentation mode
[LEFT]
or
[RIGHT]
, screen buttons: change of the measurement data presentation mode
(TEXT, BAR GRAPH, ANALOG INDICATOR, DIAGRAM, chapter 11)
[F], hardware button: activation of a function programmed with the F button function
parameter (chapter 12.9), active only in the measurement presentation mode, sub-item c
[ESC], hardware button:
closing the message window appearing on the screen (chapter 15)
+
[F]
and
[ESC]
(simultaneously): calling the
Device status
screen (hardware information,
operation and Ethernet services parameters, current record number in the csv archive file, etc.);
the function is available also from the level of the [F] button (sub-item and chapter 12.9)
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b) functions of the buttons in the parameter configuration and file operations mode (Main Menu, chapter 12)
Button Des ription
-
selects the mar ed item in the menu (entering a lower menu level or edition of a
parameter); the action is also available from the touch screen level
- approves of the edited parameter value (saving in the non-volatile internal memory
ta es place after leaving the Main Menu or disconnecting the USB from the computer)
- closes the message window appearing on the screen (chapter 15)
and the scroll bar
[UP] or [DOWN] and the screen scroll bar:
- moves to the next or previous item in the menu
- changes the value of the edited parameter (also [LEFT] or [RIGHT])
-
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
- closes the message window appearing on the screen (chapter 15)
) meaning of the function button [F] (active only in the measurement presentation mode)
Button
Des ription
(depending on the value of the
F button function
parameter in the
Access and other settings menu, chapter 12.9)
Status
signa
-
ling/i on
Device
status
- device status screen (factory setting, function available also by
simultaneously pressing buttons [F] and [ESC], described in item a above) screen
Stop/Start of recording
- change of the
R
ecording
type
parameter to
Off
or
Continuous (chapter 12.2), after the power supply is switched on, the recording is
always on (continuous)
or none
Copy the archives to the USB memory
(operation available also in the
Memory
and files options menu, chapter 12.3) messages
Move the archives to
the USB memory
- the files in the recorder are deleted after
they have been copied messages
Disable/Enable sound alarm
- change of the
Alarm sound signal
parameter to
Disabled or Enabled (chapter 12.6, Outputs (alarm) configuration menu), after the
power supply has been switched on, the sound signaling of all alarms is always on
or none
Block/Unblock all alarms
– after the power supply has been switched on, all alarm
outputs are always in operation in accordance with the programmed characteristics
(chapter 12.6)
or none
Touch panel lock – touch screen and eypad loc (except for [F]) or none

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11. DESCRIPTION OF DATA PRESENTATION ON THE LCD DISPLAY
The recorder enables presentation of the measurement data in various modes in accordance with the following
diagram:
Fig. 11. A bloc diagram of the available measurement data presentation modes (the detailed descriptions are
provided in successive chapters)
As a default, the device is delivered with an empty list of measurement channels. In order to present the data, new
sensors/devices (radio and wired, chapter 12.5) must be added to the list. If the number of channels in a group
exceeds the maximum value that enables presentation of all the graphic element of a given view on the screen,
the view is automatically switched to the text mode.
11.1. UPPER AND LOWER STATUS BAR
The status bars can be seen in the upper and lower part of the display only in the measurement presentation
modes.
The meaning of the individual graphic elements is described below.
a) lower status bar
Fig. 11.1.2. Lower status bar
Obje t
Des ription [
and mar ing in the contents of the instructions
]
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no USB connection with the computer
the USB port is
accessible for the
computer (device)
signaling of the operation
mode and the status of the
USB port (chapter 12.8, Table
12.8, USB operation mode
parameter)
the USB port is connected to the computer
no USB memory,
do not onne t to the
omputer! USB memory support
(host), chapter 13
USB memory (pendrive) was detected
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measurement group name (up to 16 characters per group, ta en from the AR407.txt file, chapters 12.4 and 12.5)
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view of a measurement group (text only)
signaling of measurement data presentation
mode (type of view)
view of a measurement group (text and a bar graph)
view of a measurement group (text and an analog indicator)
none
single measurement (chart)
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[Tx/Rx] - signaling of presence of serial transmission (via the RS485, a USB port or the Ethernet)
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b) upper status bar
Fig. 11.1.1. Upper status bar
Obje t
Des ription [
and mar ing in the contents of the instructions
]
1
date (yyyy-mm-dd), day of the wee and time (hh:mm:ss) on the real time cloc (RTC, chapter 12.10)
2
status of alarm outputs, from the 1st to the 4th (chapter 12.6,
Outputs (alarm) configuration
menu)
gray - the output is switched off (the alarm is inactive);
red (with the numbers of the input channels that activate the alarm) - the output is switched on
3
parameter Alarm sound signal is set to the Enabled value (chapter 12.6)
all the alarm outputs bloc ed with the programmable [F] button (chapters 10 and 12.9)
4
[R/W]
- signaling of writing to or reading from the internal memory or the USB memory
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signaling of ongoing recording in the internal memory or the USB memory ( )
11.2. VIEW OF A MEASUREMENT GROUP (TEXT ONLY)
Fig. 11.2. Appearance of a measurement group screen in the
TEXT ONLY mode (presentation max. 16 channels is possible)
11.3. VIEW OF A MEASUREMENT GROUP (TEXT AND A BAR GRAPH)
Fig. 11.3. Appearance of a measurement group screen in the
TEXT AND BAR GRAPH mode (presentation max. 8 channels is
possible)
Obje t
Des ription
1
status bars (chapter 11.1)
2
measurement panel: number, name (up to 16
characters) and unit (up to 4 characters) of the
measurement channel (name and unit ta en
from the AR407.txt file, chapters 12.4 and 12.5),
measured value with signaling of exceeded
measurement range (chapters 12.4, 12.5 and 15)
Obje t
Des ription
1
status bars (chapter 11.1)
2
measurement panel: number, name, measured
value, and unit of the measurement channel
(chapter 11.2), graphic presentation of the
measurement (bar graph) wor s in the range
set by the parameters Bottom of indication
range for graphics and Top of indication
range for graphics (chapters 12.4 and 12.5)

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11.4. VIEW OF A MEASUREMENT GROUP (ANALOG INDICATOR, COUNTER)
Fig. 11.4. Appearance of a measurement group screen in the
ANALOG INDICATOR mode (presentation max. 6 channels is
possible)
11.5. SINGLE MEASUREMENT (CHART)
Fig. 11.5. Appearance of a single measurement screen in the
CHART mode (possibility to present one channel)
12. SETTING PARAMETERS AND OPERATIONS ON FILES (MAIN MENU)
All the configuration parameters, names of channels and groups, and measurement units of the recorder are
stored in the non-volatile internal memory in two text files: AR407.cfg (numerical parameters) and AR407.txt
(names, units, groups, etc.) - changes can be implemented only using a computer in the ARSOFT-CFG software via
the USB port or the Ethernet, as well as in any text editor, e.g. Windows Noteboo ).
When the device is switched on for the first time, the measurement channels list is empty and new sensors must
be added (chapter 12.5).
As a standard, the parameter configuration can be performed using one of the following three methods (do not
use them at the same time):
1.
From the film eypad and a touch screen located on the front panel of the device:
- from the mode where the input measurements are displayed in the Main Menu ([SET] button). If Password
Protection in Access and other settings is on, enter the password - the default value is 1111; see chapter 12.9
Fig. 12. Appearance
of the password
screen and the Main
Menu
Obje t
Des ription
1
status bars (chapter 11.1)
2
measurement panel: number, name, measured
value, and unit of the measurement channel
(chapter 11.2), graphic presentation of the
measurement (analog indicator) wor s in the
range set by the parameters Bottom… and Top of
indication range for graphics (chapt. 12.4 and 12.5)
Obje t
Des ription
1
status bars (chapter 11.1)
2
measurement panel: number, name, measured
value, and unit of the measurement channel
(chapt.11.2), graphic presentation of the measure-
ment (diagram) wor s in the range set by the
parameters Bottom of indication range for gra
phics, Top of indication range for graphics (chapt.
12.4 and 12.5), and Chart time range (chapt.12.8)

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- use the [UP] or [DOWN] button, or the scroll bar to select an appropriate sub-menu or parameter to be
changed/viewed
- use the [SET] button or touch the selected item in the menu (also in order to edit the parameter)
- use the [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT], or [RIGHT] button, or the scroll bar 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
2.
Use the USB or RS485 port, or the Ethernet and the ARSOFT-CFG software (
on
-
line onfiguration
) to:
- connect the recorder to a computer port and start and configure the ARSOFT-CFG application
- after the connection has been established, the current measured values and the internal time and date of the
recorder are displayed; the [Tx/Rx] icon indicates the presence of transmission (lower status bar, chapter 11.1)
- 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 on the dis or set using values read from a file
- the re order updates the configuration files and the displayed names after it is dis onne ted from the
omputer's USB port
- online configuration via the USB port is possible only when the USB operation mode parameter is set as
Available for computer (device), chapter 12.8.
NOTE:
!
- before disconnecting the device from a computer, press the Disconnect device button
- in the event of no response:
- in the Program options chec the configuration of the port and the MODBUS Address of the device
(in the case of the RS485)
- ma e sure that the serial port drivers have been installed correctly (chapter 8)
- 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-CFG software or copied from another recorder of the
same type to copy the configuration, off-line onfiguration:
- in ARSOFT-CFG 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 AR407.cfg or AR407.txt file and save it in a USB memory
- in the Memory and file options of the recorder, import the configuration from the USB memory, chapter 12.3
- after the configuration has been completed, the memory can be disconnected from the USB soc et
As an alternative to the configuration methods described above, the user can prepare his own application using
the available serial interfaces and the MODBUS-RTU or MODBUS-TCP communication protocol.
The default (factory) configuration can be restored manually (chapter 12.3), online or offline (see the description
above).
NOTE:
!
Do not shut down the power supply during the configuration performed using the eypad or on-line (via the
computer's USB port) because the changed parameter values are stored in the internal memory after the user exits
the Main Menu (by pressing the [ESC] button) or disconnects the device from the USB soc et.
12.1. MEANING OF ICONS IN THE MENU ITEMS
In order to improve the ease of use and configuration of the device, additional graphic descriptive elements were
added to the menu in the form of icons (pictograms).
The shared meaning of some icons described the type of menu item is the following:

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12.2. RECORDING SETTINGS
Data is archived in a text file with a csv extension in the internal memory or the USB memory; a detailed
description of the storage format is given in chapter 14. Data is recorded until the memory is full (at least 300 days
of continuous operation with recording from 16 channels every 1 s) and then the recording is stopped and the
following message is displayed repeatedly “Memory full. Recording rejected” (chapter 15). The recording must then
be stopped (the Recording type must be set to the Off value, Table 12.2), 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 12.3. The data recording
interval must be adjusted according to the needs of a specific application.
Table 12.2. Configuration parameters in the Recording settings menu
Parameter Range of variability of the parameter and des ription
Default
settings
Data recording interval
1 s to 8 h (note 1 in the technical data, chapter 5)
(1)
1 minute
Recording type (2)
(chapter 14)
Off
recording switched off
permanently possibility to set those values using
the [F] button, chapter 10, item c
Disabled
Continuous
recording switched on
permanently
Limited by
date and time
recording is active within the range of the Date and the Time
defined by the parameters Start and End of time limit
Periodic
daily (hourly)
recording is active within the range of the Time defined by the
parameters Start and End of time limit
Above the
permission
threshold
recording is active when the measured value of the channel
defined by the Selection of permission channel 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 Selection of permission channel
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 type = Limited by date and time or Periodic daily
2013.06.01
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 type = Limited by date and time or Periodic daily
2013.06.01
00:00:00
Selection of permission
channel
Measurement channel 1
÷
Measurement channel 16
or
All channels
the parameter is active when Recording type = Above or Below the
permission threshold
Measurement
channel 1
Permission threshold
value
199.9
÷
1999.9°C
,
9999
÷
19999
(3)
,
the parameter is active when
Recording
type = Above or Below the permission threshold 50.0 °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) in the AR433/434 sensor
I on
Type of menu item (parameter)
parameter that can be modified using the buttons and the touch screen, saved in the internal memory
informative item, not modified directly using the buttons and the touch screen
file or dis action (operation) (chapter 12.3)

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12.3. MEMORY OPTIONS AND OPERATIONS ON FILES
The recorder enables performing standard operations on files and dis s from the menu level. The list of possible
actions is given in the table below (12.3). These functions are bloc ed after the device is connected to a
computer's USB port, which is due to the principle service of exchangeable dis s (mass memories) by the
operating system (Windows).
Table 12.3. Configuration parameters and file operations in the Memory and file options menu
File parameter or a tion
(operation) Des ription of the available file operations and parameters
Default
settings
Memory status
Cancel Fig. 12.3. Appearance of the internal
memory status screen (recording
interval 1 s for 8 channels).
The field "Storage capacity:" ta es
into account the Data recording
interval (chapter 12.2) and the
number of active measurement inputs
(12.4, 12.5)
Internal
memory
USB memory
Copy archives to
the USB memory (1)
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)
Copy
copy the archive (files with the
csv
extension) from the internal memory to
the USB
Delete all archives
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)
Internal
memory delete the archive (files with the csv extension) in the internal memory
USB memory delete the archive (files with the csv extension) in the USB memory
Archive storage memory
(2)
Internal only
archive files are created only in the internal memory
Internal only
Auto select archive files are created in the USB memory (when detected)
or the internal memory (when there is no USB memory)
Archive
identification number
(ID)
0 ÷ 999
an individual device number entered into the initial records in
the archive file (csv) in order to distinguish archives from
different recorders of the similar type; it should be set before
the recording starts
0
Copy configuration
to the USB memory
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)
Copy copy the current settings (AR407.cfg and AR407.txt) into the USB memory
Configure from the USB
memory
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)
Parameters
copy the configuration parameters (AR407.cfg) from the USB memory
Names
copy the names of channels, groups, and
units (
AR407.txt
) from the USB
memory
All
copy all settings (AR407.cfg and AR407.txt) from the USB memory
Reset to default settings
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)
Parameters
set the default configuration parameters (AR407.cfg) in the recorder
Names
set the default names and units (AR407.txt) in the recorder
All
set the default parameters and names (AR407.cfg and AR407.txt)
Delete the list of radio sensors
clear the list of radio measurement channels (chapter 12.5)
Format the memory (3)
Cancel
return to the previous menu (higher level)
Internal
memory
format the internal memory in the FAT32 system, preserving the current
settings (parameters in the file AR407.cfg and names in the AR407.txt file)

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Notes: (1) - in the case of a 90 MB file, the copying time is equal to approx. 11 min. (approx. 135 B/s, also depending on
the type of memory)
(2) - Archive storage memory = Internal only prevents unintentional creation of an archive in the USB
memory installed in the port by accident, in order to perform file operations, or by unauthorized personnel
(3) – formatting deletes all data from the memory (with the exception of configuration files); this operation is
recommended in the event of problems with accessing data
NOTE:
!
- during file operations or formatting of memory, do not shut down the power supply and do not take out the
USB memory, as this may cause a loss of recorded data or the current configuration (parameters and names)
- until the file operations or memory formatting is completed, recording is stopped and transmission of files with
measurement data over the Ethernet from the ARSOFT-LOG level is bloc ed
12.4. CONFIGURATION OF MEASUREMENT CHANNELS
The recorder can present and record data from a maximum of 16 measurement channels from wireless sensors of
the AR43x, series, from one wired temperature probe (AR182 and AR183), and through the RS485 interface from
any Apar devices using the MODBUS-RTU protocol.
As a default, the device is delivered with an empty list of measurement channels. In order to present the data, new
sensors/devices (radio and wired, chapter 12.5) must be added to the list.
Table 12.4. Configuration parameters in the Measurement channel configuration menu for the selected channel (1÷16)
Parameter Range of variability of the parameter and des ription
Default
settings
Name, unit and group
edition of the name of the channel and the group (max. length 16 characters)
and of the measurement unit (4 characters) is possible on a computer (via the
USB port or the Ethernet and the ARSOFT-CFG software or by copying the
configuration - chapter 12.3). The format of a single section in the AR407.txt file
is the following:
[Chan1] Name= Channel 1, Unit=°C, [Group1] Name=Group 1
Measurement
of channel i
(for i=1÷16),
°C, Group j
(for j=1÷8)
Assigned sensor type
None
channel switched off (absent in
the presentation and the
recording)
Radio wireless sensor of the AR43x series
Radio
RS485 Apar device with the RS485 interface (MODBUS-RTU protocol)
Probe temperature probe AR182 or AR183
Address of assigned
sensor (ID) 0 ÷ 16
identification number of the sensor/device assigned to the
selected channel (address of the device with the RS485 and
the MODBUS-RTU protocol or the ID of the radio sensor, for
ID=16=None)
None
(16)
R
egister address
to
read for RS485 0 ÷ 9999 address of the register for readout from the RS485 register and the
MODBUS-RTU protocol (conforming to the device registers map) 0
Decimal dot position for
the readout from the
RS485 sensor
(1)
None
0, no point
Position 1
(0.0/0.1°C)
Position 1
0.0
Position 2
0.00
Position 3
0.000
Bottom of indication
range for graphics
199.9 ÷ 1999.9°C or 9999 ÷ 19999 units (2) – the lower value of the range of
variability for graphic elements (bar graph, counter, diagram) 0.0 °C
Top of indication range
for graphics
199.9 ÷ 1999.9°C or 9999 ÷ 19999 units (2) – the upper value of the range of
variability for graphic elements (bar graph, counter, diagram) 100.0 °C

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Assignment of alarm
outputs
combinations of Alarm outputs 1 ÷ 4 or None, selection of alarm outputs
activated by the measurement of the current channel, chapter 12.6
Alarm out. i
(for i=1-4)
Assignment of the
measurement group
channel Belongs to all groups or only to one group in the range of 1 ÷ 8,
channel grouping is used in the measurement presentation modes
Group i (for
i=1÷8)
Background color
selection of the bac ground color in the measurement presentation modes, 23
colors are available color
Notes: (1) - for radio sensors, the resolution of indications (point position) is ta en remotely (by radio)
(2) – applies to analog inputs (mA, V, mV, Ω) in the AR433/434 sensor
12.5. ADDING AND REMOVING OF MEASUREMENT SENSORS TO AND FROM A LIST
As a default, the device is delivered with an empty list of measurement channels. For the purpose of presentation
of data, new channels must be added to the list that are assigned to the radio sensor of the AR43x series and/or
Apar devices connected to the RS485 line and/or the AR182/AR183 temperature probe. Selection of the serviced
interface (radio, RS485, or probe) for each of the channels is set with parameter Assigned sensor type (in the
Measurement channels configuration menu; a detailed description can be found in chapter 12.4).
In a correctly configured system, all measurement channels of the same type (radio sensors or RS485 devices)
should have their own unique identification numbers (ID or MODBUS-RTU address, set with the Address of
assigned sensor ID parameter, chapter 12.4).
When the Assigned sensor type = RS485 (MODBUS RTU), it is also necessary to configure the Decimal dot
position and the Register address to read for RS485 (e.g. 16-bit measurement with a character, according to the
map of MODBUS-RTU registers of the connected device that is available in its user’s instruction) and in the
Communication settings (chapter 12.8), set the RS485 operation mode parameters to Master and the Baud rate
for RS485 to one that is compatible with the device.
If the Assigned sensor type = Radio (AR43x), then the measurement channel adding or deleting procedure
follows the description below.
Before the wireless sensors adding procedure is started, ma e sure that all devices of the configured system wor
on the same radio channel number that is different than that of the neighboring radio networ s that are in the
range (as a default - channel 6; the larger the number, the better; see chapter 12.8).
1. There are two ways to add radio sensors to the list (indexing):
a) automatic (initiated with the ADD/REF/OFF button in the AR43x sensor)
NOTE:
Radio sensors must be indexed individually!
The start of the procedure to obtain an index (ID) is indicated in the sensor by a single momentary
illumination of the Status and RX/TX diodes, which ta es place after the ADD/REF/OFF button is pressed.
The end of the procedure ta es place when the “New radio sensor was registered” or “No available channels.
Provide unused ones.” message is displayed on the AR407 display.
After the message is closed with the [SET] or [ESC] button, one can start indexing another sensor, unless the
list is full (a maximum of 16 channels). In the event of a failure, the procedure must be repeated. The
maximum duration of the pro edure is approximately 35 se onds.
In the case of indexed 2-channel sensors (AR433/434/435/436/437), it is possible to delete the second channel
from the list of the AR407 recorder (parameter Address of assigned sensor (ID) = None=16 in the
Measurement channel configuration menu, chapter 12.4), e.g. in order to switch this channel off or ma e it
available to another sensor.
NOTE:
!
At the same time, if the procedure is started on several sensors, they are assigned the same ID address
(number) and, as a result, they are assigned to the same measurement channels in AR407 (the data will be
!

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mixed). If this ta es place, the sensors must be switched off (by setting ID=16) and deleted from the recorder
list (see item 2 below), and then the indexing process should be restarted.
b) programmable (using the ARSOFT-CFG software and, optionally, the eypad of the AR407 recorder)
Using the ARSOFT-CFG software, one must assign different indices (the ID parameter to the measurement
sensors and then the same values should be used in the target measurement channels of the AR407 recorder
in the Address of assigned sensor (ID) parameter (in the Measurement channels configuration menu, chapter
12.4).
In order to present two measurement channels in the case of two-channel sensors (AR433/434/435/436/437),
the same ID number should be assigned to two measurement channels of the AR407 recorder.
NOTE:
!
Each radio sensor wor ing in the system must have a different identification number (the ID parameter)!
2. In order to delete radio sensors from the measurement list of the AR407 recorder, one must only set, for
the selected channel, the Address of assigned sensor (ID) or Assigned sensor type parameter to the value
None (Measurement channels configuration menu, chapter 12.4). In order to quic ly delete the entire
measurement list (all assigned sensors), one can use the Delete list of radio sensors function available in the
following location: Main Menu -> Memory and file option -> Reset to default settings, chapter 12.3.
Moreover, sensors that are not in use should be swit hed off in order to save the battery and to eliminate
their influence on the system in operation. To do so, the ID parameter of the sensor must be set to the value of
16; this can be done in two ways:
a) with the power supply of the AR407 recorder swit hed off or with the recorder outside of the radio
range, press the ADD/REF/OFF button in the sensor for about 10 sec.; the sensor will be switched off
after no more than 35 sec.; this can be done simultaneously with several sensors
b) using the ARSOFT-CFG software and the connected USB cable
NOTE:
!
If radio sensors are not in use, it is recommended to completely switch off the radio scanning in the AR407 by
setting in the unused measurement channels the Assigned sensor type to the None (channel switched off) value.
In order to test the range in the eventual place of installation, the functions provided by the ADD/REF/OFF button
in the AR43x sensor can be used (using the methods described in the user’s manual of the sensor, chapter 5.1).
For optimum performan e of the system and in the event of ommuni ation problems (between the sensors
and the base station of the AR407), read the operating notes in hapter 16.
12.6. CONFIGURATION OF ALARM OUTPUTS
The Outputs (alarms) configuration menu comprises four identical sets of parameters grouped according to the
output number described in the Table 12.6.1 and other items listed in Table 12.6.2.
For alarm states, it is possible to program the value of the output signal (the filling coefficient with the impulse
period set), which can be useful for signaling purposes or for adjustment of power.
Table 12.6.1. Configuration parameters in the Outputs (alarms) configuration menu for the selected alarm output
Parameter Range of variability of the parameter and des ription Default
settings
Assigned inputs
numbers of the active measurement channels assigned to the selected alarm;
the assignment is made in the Measurement channel configuration menu
(chapter 12.4, parameter Assignment of alarm outputs)
1÷16 or None

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Alarm type
Disabled
constantly switched off alarm output
Disabled
Inverted
/heating
Fig. 12.6.1. Characteristics of a Heating type alarm
Direct/cooling
Fig. 12.6.2. Characteristics of a Cooling type alarm
Insideof the
band
Fig. 12.6.3. Characteristics of an In the band alarm
Outside of the
band
Fig. 12.6.4. Characteristics of an Outside of the band alarm
Alarm value (1) 199.9 ÷ 1999.9°C or 9999 ÷ 19999 units (2) 50.0 °C
Alarm hysteresis (1)
0 ÷ 500.0°C or 0 ÷ 5000 units (2) 0.0 °C
Output signal value(duty
cycle)
1 ÷ 100 %
1% step
output control value for the activated alarm (filling
coefficient with the Output signal pulse period set, if the
value is 100%, the output is constantly switched on)
100%
Output signal
pulse
period 1 ÷ 3600se . output impulse period for the activated alarm with the
Output signal value (filling) preset 4 sec.
Notes: (1) - for radio sensors, the resolution of indications (point position) is ta en remotely (by radio)
(2) – applies to analog inputs (mA, V, mV, Ω) in the AR433/434 sensor