Azbil ARF200 User manual

ARF200
Paperless Recorder
Operation Manual
No. CP-UM-5613E
Thank you for purchasing the ARF200
Paperless Recorder.
This manual contains information for
ensuring the correct use of the ARF200
Paperless Recorder. It also provides neces-
sary information for installation, mainte-
nance, and troubleshooting.
This manual should be read by those who
design and maintain equipment that uses
the ARF200 Paperless Recorder. Be sure
to keep this manual nearby for handy
reference.

NOTICE
Be sure that the user receives this manual before the product is used.
Copying or duplicating this user’s manual in part or in whole is forbidden.
The information and specifications in this manual are subject to change
without notice.
Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free from
inaccuracies and omissions. If you should find an error or omission, please
contact the azbil Group.
In no event is Azbil Corporation liable to anyone for any indirect, special or
consequential damages as a result of using this product.
© 2011-2017 Azbil Corporation All Rights Reserved.

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The safety precautions described in this manual are indicated by various icons. Please be sure you read and under-
stand the icons and their meanings described below before reading the rest of the manual.
Safety precautions are intended to ensure the safe and correct use of this product, to prevent injury to the operator
and others, and to prevent damage to property. Be sure to observe these safety precautions.
WARNING Warnings are indicated when mishandling this product might result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Cautions are indicated when mishandling this product might result
in minor injury to the user, or only physical damage to the product.
Examples
Use caution when handling the product.
The indicated action is prohibited.
Be sure to follow the indicated instructions.
Conventions Used in This Manual
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WARNING
Be sure to turn OFF the power supply before connecting wires to the power or input/output termi-
nals to prevent an electric shock.
To prevent electric shock, connect the protective ground terminal to a ground of less than 100 Ω.
To prevent electric shock, attach the terminal cover after wiring.
CAUTION
Wire the recorder following the instructions in this manual, using the specified type of power leads
and installation methods. Failure to do so might cause electric shock, fire or faulty operation.
Do not disassemble the recorder or touch components inside it. Doing so might cause electric
shock or faulty operation.
If some hazardous condition arises — for example, if there is smoke from the recorder or if there is a
smell of something burning — immediately turn the power off.
When disposing of this recorder, treat it appropriately as industrial waste in accordance with local
regulations.
Safety Precautions
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Check the following items when removing the ARF200 from its package:
1.Check the model number to make sure you received the correct product.
2.Check for any obvious damage.
3.Check the contents of the package against the packing list to make sure that all items are included.
Handle the ARF200 and its accessories with care to prevent damage or loss of parts.
If there is some problem with your order, please contact your dealer immediately.
Name Model No. Q’ty Remarks
ARF200 1
Mounting bracket 1
Wrench 1
CF Card ARF910CF0128 (128MB)
Screws (spare) 5 M3.5 X 8 bind
Stylus 1
User’s Manual CP-UM-5613E 1 This manual
CP-UM-5612E 1 ARF200 Paperless Recorder
Installation and Wiring
CP-UM-5484JE 1 CF Card Instructions
The model No. label is located on the top of the unit.
Chapter 2. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS, page 4.
1-2 Model Selection Guide, page 2.
Unpacking
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Contents
Safety Rrecautions
Unpacking
Chapter 1. OVERVIEW
1.1. Introduction .................................................................... 1
 Main Features ................................................................ 1
 Additional functions .......................................................... 1
1.2. Model Selection Guide .......................................................... 2
 Model number configuration.................................................. 2
 Optional parts................................................................ 3
 Data analysis software ........................................................ 3
Chapter 2. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
 Main unit .................................................................... 4
 Rear terminals................................................................ 4
Chapter 3. MOUNTING AND WIRING
3.1. Installation Site ................................................................. 5
3.2. Mounting ...................................................................... 5
 Panel cutout dimensions ...................................................... 5
 Mounting methods ........................................................... 6
3.3. Wiring Precautions.............................................................. 7
3.4. Terminal Block .................................................................. 8
3.5. Wiring of Power and Protective Ground Terminals ................................. 9
3.6. Wiring of Measurement Input Terminals ......................................... 10
3.7. Alarm Output Wiring (for applicable models) .................................... 12
3.8. Digital Input Terminals (for applicable models) .................................. 15
3.9. Ethernet Connections .......................................................... 17
Chapter 4. SETUP ...................................................................... 18
Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL
5.1. Parts and Functions ............................................................ 19
5.2. Functions of Keys .............................................................. 20
5.3. Character Input ................................................................ 21
5.4. How to Operate the Touch Panel ................................................ 22
5.5. Operations in 4-frame Split Screen Display ...................................... 28
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Chapter 6. SWITCHING SCREENS ..................................................... 29
Chapter 7. OPERATION SCREENS
7.1. Common Key Functions ........................................................ 31
7.2. Status Bar Information ......................................................... 35
7.3. Real-time Trend Screen ......................................................... 37
7.4. Bar Graph Screen .............................................................. 38
7.5. Numeric Display Screen ........................................................ 38
7.6. Historical Trend Screen ......................................................... 39
7.7. Dual Trend Screen.............................................................. 41
7.8. Alarm Display Screen........................................................... 41
7.9. Internal Memory Screen ........................................................ 43
7.10. CF Card/USB Memory Screen ................................................... 45
7.11. Marker Screen ................................................................. 46
Chapter 8. INITIAL SETTINGS ......................................................... 47
Chapter 9. MENU STRUCTURE ........................................................ 51
Chapter 10. HOME SCREEN
10.1. Quick Recorder Setup .......................................................... 52
10.2. Specifications Display .......................................................... 54
Chapter 11. MENU SCREEN
11.1. Overview ...................................................................... 55
11.2. Input Settings ................................................................. 59
11.3. Display settings................................................................ 68
11.4. Alarm Settings................................................................. 78
11.5. File Settings Screen ............................................................ 81
11.6. Totalizer Settings .............................................................. 85
11.7. Schedule Settings.............................................................. 87
11.8. Marker Settings................................................................ 88
11.9. Memory Operations............................................................ 89
11.10 Network Settings .............................................................. 91
11.11. System Settings...............................................................101
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Chapter 12. WEB SCREEN
12.1. Remote Monitoring and Configuration .........................................108
Chapter 13. RECORDING TO USB MEMORY
13.1. Overview .....................................................................115
13.2. Connectable Media ...........................................................115
13.3. Method of Use ................................................................115
Chapter 14. CALIBRATION
14.1. Overview .....................................................................116
14.2. Conditions....................................................................116
14.3. Preparation...................................................................116
14.4. Connections ..................................................................117
14.5. Zero and Span Adjustment ....................................................120
Chapter 15. PART REPLACEMENT
15.1. Replacement Intervals ........................................................124
Chapter 16. TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................125
Chapter 17. DISPOSAL .................................................................127
Chapter 18. SPECIFICATIONS
 General specifications ......................................................128
 Standards .................................................................128
 Input specifications.........................................................129
 Recording specifications ....................................................130
 Display specifications.......................................................130
 Setting and operation specifications.........................................130
 Alarm specifications ........................................................131
 Measurement range, indication accuracy, and display resolution ..............132
 External dimensions ........................................................134
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Chapter 1. OVERVIEW
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1.1. Introduction
The ARF200 Paperless Recorder is able to measure temperature and various other industrial process
quantities from 12 through to 24, 36 and 48 channels, and display various data in real time on a
12.1-inch TFT color LCD. This recorder can also store measured data in its internal memory or on a
memory card (CF card or USB memory). Stored data can be loaded into off-the-shelf software like
Excel, and data analysis software especially designed for the ARF200 is also available.
Main Features
・A variety of screen displays
Real-time trends, bar graphs, data in table format, and combined displays of real-time
trends plus bar graphs, real time trends with numeric values, and real time trends plus
historical trends can be freely selected and monitored in the most suitable display format
for your requirements. Other displays include a summary of past alarm activity and a list
of annotations made with the marker function. In addition, up to 6 channel groups can be
registered, allowing easy switching between them and 4-split screen display.
・Marker function
Symbols and annotations (up to 30 alphanumeric characters) can be written on trend
screens. Annotations can be written freely,and also up to 50 can be assigned to key
combinations for easy writing. Annotations can be written on stored and replayed trend
screens, too. Adding a symbol only without text is also possible.
・Various memory functions
Start/stop of data storage can be executed by user-selected conditionslike key operation,
alarm occurrence, time, etc. and simultaneous storage to as many as 6 files is available.
In normal operation, data is stored in internal memory and can be saved on a CF memory
card.
・Analog recorder feeling
Since the trend screen displays data in chart format with scales and “pens,” monitoring
the data has the feel of monitoring an analog recorder.
・Easy setup
Parameters are set easily and interactively by selecting an item from the menu and then
by opening a window. Fast setup of essential parameters can be done on the Home screen.
・Consumables not required
Since it is paperless, this recorder does not require the consumables needed by other
recorders, like charts, pensand ink.
・Easy data management
Older data stored on a CF card can be read and managed using off-the-shelf software like
Excel (a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation).
・Availability of software package
Data analysis can be executed conveniently on a PC with a dedicated software package,
ARF Data Analysis Tool, sold separately (ARF990DA0000, for Windows).
Additional functions
Additional functions are as follows:
Alarm outputs: Alarm relay outputs
Contact inputs: Digital (non-voltage contact) inputs

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1.2. Model Selection Guide
Model number configuration
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
Basic
model No.
Power
supply
Input
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Addition 1
Addition 2
Notes
ARF212
12 inputs
ARF224
24 inputs
ARF236
36 inputs
ARF248
48 inputs
A
100-240Vac, 50/60Hz
Ｓ
Standard multi-input (100 ms
specifications)
L
Standard multi-input (1 s
specifications)
0
None
1
12 relay outputs (normally open
contacts)
2
6 relay outputs (normally
closed contacts)
3
24 relay outputs (normally open
contacts)
4
12 relay outputs (normally
closed contacts)
5
12 relay outputs (normally open
contacts) + 6 relay outputs
(normally closed contacts)
A
8 non-voltage contact inputs
B
8 non-voltage contact inputs +
12 relay outputs (normally open
contacts)
C
8 non-voltage contact inputs +
6 relay outputs (normally
closed contacts)
D
8 non-voltage contact inputs +
24 relay outputs (normally open
contacts)
E
8 non-voltage contact inputs +
12 relay outputs (normally
closed contacts)
F
8 non-voltage contact inputs +
12 relay outputs (normally open
contacts) + 6 relay outputs
(normally closed contacts)
0
None
0
None
0
None
D
With inspection results
Y
With traceability certification
0
None

Optional parts
Name Model number Notes
CompactFlash card ARF910CF0128 128 MB
CompactFlash card ARF910CF0256 256 MB
CompactFlash card ARF910CF0512 512 MB
CompactFlash card ARF910CF1000 1 GB
CompactFlash card ARF910CF2000 2 GB
PC card adapter ARF910ADP000
Resistor 81401325 250 ± 0.02 % (qty.: 1)
Resistor 81446642-001 250 ± 0.05 % (qty.: 2)
Data analysis software
Name Model number Notes
ARF Data Analysis Tool ARF990DA0000
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Chapter 2. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Main unit
(With options attached)
(With options attached)
Key cover (for the functions of keys, see chapter. 5 )
Display Mounting bracket (2, left + right)
Rear terminals
Power and protective ground terminals
Non-voltage contact input terminals
Measurement input terminals
Alarm relay output terminals
Ethernet connector

Chapter 3. MOUNTING AND WIRING
3.1. Installation Site
The ARF200 recorder is designed for indoor use. Install it in a location with the following
characteristics:
・ Steady ambient temperature and humidity of about 23 °C, 50 % RH
・ Free from dust, smoke, steam, etc.
・ Not subject to excessive mechanical vibration and shock
・ Far from the sources of electrical or magnetic fields
・ Not near flammable liquid or gas
・ Protected from direct sunlight
・ Where terminals are not near a heat source (to maximize measurement accuracy)
Handling Precautions
・ To prevent temperature rise, do not put in an airtight enclosure.
・ To prevent deformation of the front panel, do not expose to hot air exhaust (50 °C or more).
3.2. Mounting
Panel cutout dimensions Unit: mm
● Minimum interval for gang-mounting
パネルカット
281
281
+1
-0
+1 -0
360
360
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Mounting methods
(1) Insert the ARF200 into the panel cutout on the instrument panel.
(2) There are two screw holes, one on the left side and one on the right side of the ARF200. Lightly screw
in the 2 screws provided.
(3) Next, put the hexagon head of the screws inserted above into the round holes of the mounting brackets,
and firmly press the ARF200 against the instrument panel (from the front) while sliding as shown in the
figure. In this state, tighten the mounting screws with the provided wrench or Phillips screwdriver.
Note that the left and right mounting brackets are different. (Installation should be done by two
people.)
Handling Precautions
・The recommended tightening torque is 1.0 N･m. Tightening the mounting bracket screws to a higher
torque might deform or damage the case.
・In mounting, the top surface should not be tilted down toward the back more than 20°, and it should
not be tilted up at all. Do not tilt toward the right or left sides.
・Mount on a panel made of steel plate 2 to 6 mm thick or a panel having equivalent strength.
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
Slide
•For mounting the recorder on the panel, be careful of injury by dropping it.
Warning

3.3. Wiring Precautions
・ Be sure to turn OFF the power supply before connecting wires to the power or input/output
terminals to prevent an electric shock.
・ Attach crimp terminals to the ends of wires to prevent looseness or disconnection of terminals
and short-circuit between terminals. Use the crimp terminals with an insulating sleeve to prevent
electric shock.
・ Arrange and secure connected wires so that a passing person or object cannot easily be caught
on them. Otherwise disconnection, electric shock, or other problems may occur.
・ To prevent electric shock, connect the protective ground terminal to a ground of less than 100
.
・ To prevent electric shock, attach the terminal cover after wiring.
Warning
Handling Precautions
・ Use a single-phase power supply having a stable voltage without any waveform distortion to prevent
malfunction.
・ Do not place the input/output wires close to, or in parallel with, power lines or high-voltage circuits. If
they run parallel to each other, keep the I/O wires 50 cm or more apart.
・ For thermocouple (TC) inputs, keep the input terminals away from a heat source (a heating body) to
reduce a reference junction compensation error. Don’t expose the input terminals to direct sunlight,
etc.
・ Don’t use any unused terminals for relaying; otherwise the electric circuits may be damaged.
・ To prevent malfunction, keep all connected wires as far from sources of electrical noise as possible.
Use a countermeasure (see below) if wires are unavoidably close to a noise source.
Electromagnetic switch, etc.
Major noise sources Power line with waveform distortion
Inverter
Thyristor regulator
Insert noise filters between power terminals and input/output terminals.
Counter-measure A CR filter is often used.
Terminal type and crimp terminal dimensions
Terminal Screw Tightening Crimp terminal dimensions (unit: mm)
size torque
Power and
protective
ground
terminals
M4 1.2N･m
Round type Thickness: 0.8
4.3 or more
8.5 or less
With an insulating sleeve
Other
terminals M3.5 0.8N･m
Note: Use the round type if possible.
Round type
8 or less
With an insulating sleeve
3.7 or more
With an insulating sleeve
8 or less 3.7 or more
Fork type Thickness: 0.8
Thickness: 0.8
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3.4. Terminal Block
The following figure shows the terminal block as configured for options (alarm relay outputs [12
Form A contacts, 6 Form C contacts] and 8 contact inputs). The Ethernet connector is the standard
type.
[Option terminal blocks (*Subject to change)]
N.O. terminals
COM terminals
Terminal
Nos.1-12
Non-voltage contacts inputs
Terminal Nos.1-8 COM terminals
N.C. terminals
COM terminals
N.O. terminals
Terminal
Nos.1-6
• 8 non-voltage contact inputs
• Alarm relay outputs (6 normally closed contacts)
• Alarm relay outputs (12 normally open contacts)
[CH1-12]
Power terminals
Ethernet connecto
r
Protective ground terminals
TC, mV(+), RTD (A) terminals
TC, mV(-), RTD (B) terminals
RTD (B) terminals
[CH13-24]
[CH25-36]
[CH37-48]
Measurement input terminal blocks
Alarm relay outputs (2 options)
• 12 N.O. contact terminal block
• 6 N.C. contact terminalblock
* ARF2 _ _ _ _ 5 _ _ _ _,
ARF2 _ _ _ _ F _ _ _ _
• Upper: Terminal block for N.O. output
• Lower: Terminal block for N.C. output
Non-voltage contact inputs (option)
• 8 non-voltage contact inputs (common)
TC, mV(+), RTD (A) terminals
TC, mV(-), RTD (B) terminals
RTD (B) terminals
TC, mV(+), RTD (A) terminals
TC, mV(-), RTD (B) terminals
RTD
(
B
)
terminals
TC, mV(+), RTD (A) terminals
TC, mV(-), RTD (B) terminals
RTD (B) terminals
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Note: The input, alarm, and contact input terminal blocks can be removed to facilitate wiring. Because
the terminal block is connected by connectors, it can be removed easily by loosening two
screws.
Terminal block
Mounting screws
Handling Precautions
・ The thermocouple input terminal block cannot be repositioned or replaced with a terminal block for
another instrument. Measurement error will occur.
・ Before mounting or dismounting a terminal block, turn off the external power switch to prevent the
electrical circuits from being damaged.
3.5. Wiring of Power and Protective Ground Terminals
(1) Power and protective ground terminals
100-240VAC 50/60Hz 65VA MAX
Power terminals
LN
Protective
ground
terminal
(2) Connection of power terminals
For connection to the power terminals, use a 600 V PVC-insulated cable terminated by crimp
terminals with insulating sleeve.
Note: Use a cable conforming to the standards below.
IEC 227-3
ANSI/UL817
CSA C22.2No. 21 and No. 49
(3) Connection of protective ground terminal
Be sure to connect this terminal to the protective ground of the power supply facility. For this
connection, use a cable terminated by a crimp terminal with an insulating sleeve.
• Ground wire: copper, 2 mm2or more in cross-sectional area (green/yellow)
Handling Precautions
・ To prevent electric shock, attach the terminal cover after wiring.
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3.6. Wiring of Measurement Input Terminals
(1) Allowable input voltage
•Thermocouple input (burnout disabled), DC voltage input (±2 V max.): ± 10 Vdc max.
•DC voltage input (±5 to ±50 V): ±60 V max.
•Thermocouple input (burnout enabled), resistance thermometer (RTD) input: ±6 Vdc max.
Handling Precautions
•Use crimp terminals with insulating sleeves on the end of wires connected to the input terminals.
(2) DC voltage (or current) input
For input, use twisted cable made for instrumentation
use, in order to suppress noise. For current input,
connect a shunt resistor between the current input
terminals of that channel before wiring.
(3) Thermocouple (TC) input
Be sure to use thermocouple wire (or compensating leads)
to the input terminals of this recorder. If copper wire is
used part of the way, a significant measuring error will
occur. Avoid connecting a pair of thermocouple wires to
another device (controller, etc.) in parallel because such a
connection may affect the measurement of each device. If a
parallel connection is unavoidable, check whether the
effects are within the allowable range under the following
conditions:
•Set the burnout to disabled.
•Ground the device that you wish to connect in parallel at one point. In addition, install the device near the ARF200 and if possible
use the same power supply.
•Do not shut off the power of either device during operation.
(4) Resistance thermometer (RTD) input
Use a 3-core cable in which each lead has equal resistance.
Also, do not connect a single RTD in parallel with more
than one recorder (controller, etc.).
Handling Precautions
・ The allowable amount of noise on the measurement input terminals is 30 Vac (or 60 Vdc) or less.
Because of common mode noise and the like, take care that the allowable noise level is not exceeded.
After wiring, attach the terminal cover to prevent electric shock and protect the input wires. Also, the
terminal cover can reduce the reference junction compensation error for thermocouple input.
・ Channels are isolated from each other. Note, however, that the C terminals for RTDs are
short-circuited on the ARF _ _ _ AS (100 ms input cycle models) between channels 1 & 4, 5 & 8, and 9
1 2 3 4 5 6
Red (＋)
DC voltage
input
1 2 3 4 5 6
White (－)
Twisted cable
for
instrumentation
(-)
(+)
Compensating
wire
Thermocouple
3-core cable, each wire having the
same diameter, same length, and
same resistance (each less than
10 ).
Resistance thermometer
A
B
C
1 2 3 4 5 6
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&12 in each input terminal block, and on the ARF _ _ _ AL (1 s input cycle models) the C terminals are
short-circuited between all channels in each input terminal block.
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3.7. Alarm Output Wiring (for applicable models)
(1) Alarm output terminal layout
The terminal arrangement depends upon the type of alarm output.
Alarm relay output (1a)
N.O.terminals (M3.5)
COM terminals (M3.5) Alarm relay
outputs (12)
MOS alarm relay output (1a)
Alarm relay output (1a)
Alarm relay output (1c)
COMterminals(M3.5)
N.O rminals(M3.5)
Digital inputs (8)
.te
Digital inputs (8)
(From left) DI1, DI2, . . . –DI8 Digital input (DI) COM
(4 common inputs)
MOS alarm relay
outputs(8)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
N.C. terminals (M3.5)
COM terminals (M3.5)
N.O. terminals (M3.5)
A
larm relay
outputs (6)
N.O. terminals (M3.5)
rminals (M3.5)
Alarm relay
outputs (12)
COM te
12