Endress+Hauser RA33 User manual

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Brief Operating Instructions
RA33
Batch Controller
These Instructions are Brief Operating Instructions; they are
not a substitute for the Operating Instructions pertaining to
the device.
For detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions
and other documentation.
Available for all device versions via:
• Internet: www.endress.com/deviceviewer
• Smart phone/Tablet: Endress+Hauser Operations App
KA00299K/09/EN/03.22-00
71557775
2022-02-16

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Order code:
Ext. ord. cd.:
Ser. no.:
www.endress.com/deviceviewer Endress+Hauser
Operations App
XXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXX-XXXXXX
XXX.XXXX.XX
Serial number
1.
3.
2.
A0023555

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Table of contents
1 About this document .............................................................. 3
1.1 Document conventions .................................................................. 3
2 Basic safety instructions .......................................................... 6
2.1 Requirements for the personnel ............................................................ 6
2.2 Intended use .......................................................................... 6
2.3 Workplace safety ...................................................................... 6
2.4 Operational safety ......................................................................6
2.5 Product safety ......................................................................... 6
2.6 IT security ............................................................................ 7
3 Incoming acceptance and product identification ................................... 7
3.1 Incoming acceptance .................................................................... 7
3.2 Product identification ................................................................... 7
3.3 Nameplate ........................................................................... 7
3.4 Name and address of manufacturer ......................................................... 8
3.5 Certificates and approvals ................................................................ 8
4 Mounting ......................................................................... 8
4.1 Incoming acceptance, transport, storage ..................................................... 8
4.2 Dimensions ...........................................................................9
4.3 Mounting requirements ................................................................ 10
4.4 Mounting ........................................................................... 11
4.5 Post-mounting check .................................................................. 15
5 Electrical connection ............................................................ 16
5.1 Connection instructions .................................................................16
5.2 Quick wiring guide .................................................................... 16
5.3 Connecting the sensors ................................................................. 19
5.4 Outputs ............................................................................ 23
5.5 Communication ...................................................................... 23
5.6 Post-connection check ..................................................................25
6 Operation options ............................................................... 26
6.1 General information regarding operation .................................................... 26
6.2 Display and operating elements ........................................................... 26
6.3 Operating matrix ..................................................................... 29
7 Commissioning .................................................................. 30
7.1 Quick commissioning .................................................................. 30
1 About this document
1.1 Document conventions
1.1.1 Safety symbols
DANGER
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in
serious or fatal injury.

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WARNING
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in
serious or fatal injury.
CAUTION
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in
minor or medium injury.
NOTICE
This symbol contains information on procedures and other facts which do not result in
personal injury.
1.1.2 Electrical symbols
Symbol Meaning
A0011197
Direct current
A terminal to which DC voltage is applied or through which direct current flows.
A0011198
Alternating current
A terminal to which alternating voltage is applied or through which alternating current flows.
A0017381
Direct current and alternating current
• A terminal to which alternating voltage or DC voltage is applied.
• A terminal through which alternating current or direct current flows.
A0011200
Ground connection
A grounded terminal which, as far as the operator is concerned, is grounded via a grounding system.
A0011199
Protective ground connection
A terminal which must be connected to ground prior to establishing any other connections.
A0011201
Equipotential connection
A connection that has to be connected to the plant grounding system: This may be a potential
equalization line or a star grounding system depending on national or company codes of practice.
A0012751
ESD - electrostatic discharge
Protect the terminals from electrostatic discharge. Non-compliance may result in the destruction of
parts of the electronics.
1.1.3 Symbols for certain types of information
Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
Permitted
Procedures, processes or actions that
are permitted.
Preferred
Procedures, processes or actions that
are preferred.
Forbidden
Procedures, processes or actions that
are forbidden.
Tip
Indicates additional information.
Reference to documentation
A
Reference to page

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Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
Reference to graphic
1.
,
2.
,
3.
… Series of steps
Result of a step Visual inspection
1.1.4 Symbols in graphics
Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
1, 2, 3,... Item numbers
1.
,
2.
,
3.
… Series of steps
A, B, C, ... Views A-A, B-B, C-C, ... Sections
-
Hazardous area
.
Safe area (non-hazardous area)

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2 Basic safety instructions
Safe operation of the device is only guaranteed if the Operating Instructions have been read
and the safety instructions they contain have been observed.
2.1 Requirements for the personnel
The personnel must fulfill the following requirements for its tasks:
‣Trained, qualified specialists must have a relevant qualification for this specific function
and task.
‣Are authorized by the plant owner/operator.
‣Are familiar with federal/national regulations.
‣Before starting work, read and understand the instructions in the manual and
supplementary documentation as well as the certificates (depending on the application).
‣Follow instructions and comply with basic conditions.
2.2 Intended use
The Batch Controller is a batching and dosing manager for metering any kind of fluid or
mineral oil.
• The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages resulting from incorrect use or use other
than that for which the device is intended. It is not permitted to convert or modify the
device in any way.
• The device may only be operated when installed.
2.3 Workplace safety
For work on and with the device:
‣Wear the required personal protective equipment according to national regulations.
If working on and with the device with wet hands:
‣Due to the increased risk of electric shock, wear suitable gloves.
2.4 Operational safety
Risk of injury.
‣Operate the device in proper technical condition and fail-safe condition only.
‣The operator is responsible for interference-free operation of the device.
2.5 Product safety
This measuring device is designed in accordance with good engineering practice to meet state-
of-the-art safety requirements, has been tested, and left the factory in a condition in which it
is safe to operate.
It meets general safety standards and legal requirements. It also complies with the EU
directives listed in the device-specific EU Declaration of Conformity. The manufacturer
confirms this by affixing the CE mark.

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2.6 IT security
Our warranty is valid only if the device is installed and used as described in the Operating
Instructions. The device is equipped with security mechanisms to protect it against any
inadvertent changes to the settings.
IT security measures, which provide additional protection for the device and associated data
transfer, must be implemented by the operators themselves in line with their security
standards.
3 Incoming acceptance and product identification
3.1 Incoming acceptance
Proceed as follows on receipt of the device:
1. Check whether the packaging is intact.
2. If damage is discovered:
Report all damage immediately to the manufacturer.
3. Do not install damaged material, as the manufacturer cannot otherwise guarantee
compliance with the safety requirements and cannot be held responsible for the
consequences that may result.
4. Compare the scope of delivery to the contents of the order.
5. Remove all the packaging material used for transportation.
3.2 Product identification
The device can be identified in the following ways:
• Nameplate specifications
• Enter the serial number from the nameplate in the W@M Device
Viewerwww.endress.com/deviceviewer: All data relating to the device and an overview of
the Technical Documentation supplied with the device are displayed.
3.3 Nameplate
The nameplate is located on the side of the housing.
The nameplate provides you with the following information on the device:
• Manufacturer identification
• Order code
• Extended order code
• Serial number
• Firmware version
• Ambient and process conditions
• Input and output values
• Measuring range

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• Activation codes
• Safety information and warnings
• Certificate information
• Approvals as per order version
‣Compare the information on the nameplate with the order.
3.4 Name and address of manufacturer
Name of manufacturer: Endress+Hauser Wetzer GmbH + Co. KG
Address of manufacturer: Obere Wank 1, D-87484 Nesselwang
Model/type reference: RA33
3.5 Certificates and approvals
3.5.1 Certificates and approvals
For certificates and approvals valid for the device: see the data on the nameplate
Approval-related data and documents: www.endress.com/deviceviewer → (enter the
serial number)
4 Mounting
4.1 Incoming acceptance, transport, storage
Compliance with the permitted environmental and storage conditions is mandatory. The exact
specifications for this are provided in the "Technical Information" section of the Operating
Instructions.
4.1.1 Incoming acceptance
On receipt of the goods, check the following points:
• Is the packaging or the content damaged?
• Is the delivery complete? Compare the scope of delivery against the information on your
order form.
4.1.2 Transport and storage
Please note the following:
• Pack the device in such a way as to protect it reliably against impact for storage (and
transportation). The original packaging provides optimum protection.
• The permitted storage temperature is –40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F); it is possible to store
the device at borderline temperatures for a limited period (48 hours maximum).

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4.2 Dimensions
144 (5.67)
144 (5.67)
175 (6.89)
138 (5.43)
77 (3.03)
138 (5.43)
103.1 (4.06)
A0013438
 1 Dimensions of the device in mm (in)
73 (2.87)
148 (5.83)
160 (6.3)
85 (3.35)
A0014169
 2 Dimensions of the mounting plate for wall, pipe and panel mounting in mm (in)

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138 (5.43)
138 (5.43)
A0014171
 3 Dimensions of the panel cutout in mm (in)
120 (4.72) 7.7 (0.3)
141.9 (5.59)
A0014610
 4 Dimensions of DIN rail adapter in mm (in)
4.3 Mounting requirements
With the appropriate accessories, the device with field housing is suitable for wall mounting,
pipe mounting, panel mounting and DIN rail installation.
The orientation is determined by the legibility of the display. Connections and outputs are fed
out of the bottom of the device. The cables are connected via coded terminals.
Operating temperature range: –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F)
You can find more information in the "Technical data" section.

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NOTICE
Overheating of the device due to insufficient cooling
‣To avoid heat buildup, please always ensure that the device is sufficiently cooled. Operating
the device in the upper temperature limit range decreases the operating life of the display.
4.4 Mounting
4.4.1 Wall mounting
1. Use the mounting plate as the template for drilled holes, dimensions →  2,  9
2. Attach the device to the mounting plate and fasten it in place from the rear using 4
screws.
3. Fasten the mounting plate to the wall using 4 screws.
2.
3.
2.
A0014170
 5 Wall mounting
4.4.2 Panel mounting
1. Make the panel cutout in the required size, dimensions →  3,  10

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2.
1
A0014283
 6 Panel mounting
Attach the seal (item 1) to the housing.
3.
2
A0014173
 7 Preparing the mounting plate for panel mounting
Screw the threaded rods (item 2) into the mounting plate (dimensions →  2,  9).

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4.
2
3
A0014284
 8 Panel mounting
Push the device into the panel cutout from the front and attach the mounting plate to
the device from the rear using the 4 screws provided (item 3).
5. Fasten the device in place by tightening the threaded rods.
4.4.3 Support rail/DIN rail (to EN 50 022)
1.
1
2
A0014176
 9 Preparing for DIN rail mounting
Fasten the DIN rail adapter (item 1) to the device using the screws provided (item 2)
and open the DIN rail clips.

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2.
A0014177
 10 DIN rail mounting
Attach the device to the DIN rail from the front and close the DIN rail clips.
4.4.4 Pipe mounting
1.
1.
A0014178
 11 Preparing for pipe mounting
Pull the steel belts through the mounting plate (dimensions →  2,  9) and fasten
them to the pipe.

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2.
2. 2.
A0014179
 12 Pipe mounting
Attach the device to the mounting plate and fasten it in place using the 4 screws
provided.
4.5 Post-mounting check
To install the Batch Controller and the associated temperature sensors, observe the general
installation instructions according to EN 1434 Part 6.

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5 Electrical connection
5.1 Connection instructions
LWARNING
Danger! Electric voltage!
‣The entire connection of the device must take place while the device is de-energized.
LCAUTION
Pay attention to additional information provided
‣Before commissioning, ensure that the supply voltage corresponds to the specification on
the nameplate.
‣Provide a suitable switch or power-circuit breaker in the building installation. This switch
must be provided close to the device (within easy reach) and marked as a circuit breaker.
‣An overload protection element (rated current ≤ 10 A) is required for the power cable.
5.2 Quick wiring guide
919081828180
71
70
63
626160
55
54
N-L+
R
24
R
23
R
14
R
13
5150
11
10
53
52
2
6
5
1
LPS
2x Digital In
I/Pulse Out
2x Open Coll.
Density
Power-
supply
Relay 2Relay 1
Flow
Pulse or 0/4... 20 mA
Temperature
RTD or 0/4...20 mA
A0014120
 13 Connection diagram of the device
Terminal assignment
Terminal Terminal assignment Inputs
1 + RTD power supply Temperature
(Optionally RTD or current input)
2 - RTD power supply
5 + RTD sensor
6 - RTD sensor
52 + 0/4 to 20 mA input

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53 Signal ground for 0/4 to 20 mA input
54 + 0/4 to 20 mA input Density (current input)
55 Signal ground for 0/4 to 20 mA input
10 + pulse input (voltage or contact) Flow
(Optionally pulse or current
input)
11 - pulse input (voltage or contact)
50 + 0/4 to 20 mA or current pulse (PFM)
51 Signal ground for 0/4 to 20 mA input flow
80 + digital input 1 (switch input) • Time synchronization
• Start batch
• Stop batch
• Reset batch
81 - digital input (terminal 1)
82 + digital input 2 (switch input) Time synchronization
81 - digital input (terminal 2)
Outputs
60 + status/pulse output 1 (open collector) Batch control: pump/valve,
volume counter, signal batch
ended, fault
61 - status/pulse output 1 (open collector)
62 + status/pulse output 2 (open collector)
63 - status/pulse output 2 (open collector)
70 + 0/4 to 20 mA/pulse output Current values (e.g. power) or
counter values (e.g. energy)
71 - 0/4 to 20 mA/pulse output
13 Relay 1 normally open (NO) Batch control: pump/valve, fault
14 Relay 1 normally open (NO)
23 Relay 2 normally open (NO)
24 Relay 2 normally open (NO)
90 24V sensor power supply (LPS) 24 V power supply
(e.g. for sensor power supply)
91 Power supply ground
Power supply
L/+ L for AC
+ for DC
N/- N for AC
- for DC

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5.2.1 Opening the housing
1. 2.
1
2
A0014368
 14 Opening the housing of the device
1 Terminal assignment labeling
2 Terminals

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5.3 Connecting the sensors
5.3.1 Flow
Flow sensors with external power supply
51
50
10
11
+
-
PFM
+
-
Y
A
B C
+
-
A0013521
 15 Connecting a flow sensor
A Voltage pulses or contact sensors including EN 1434 Type IB, IC, ID, IE
B Current pulses
C 0/4 to 20 mA signal
Flow sensors with power supply via the Batch Controller
51
50
90
91
+
-
PFM
+
-
Y
A B
+
-
51
50
90
91
+
-
PFM
+
-
Y
+
-
A0014180
 16 Connecting active flow sensors
A 4-wire sensor
B 2-wire sensor

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Settings for flow sensors with pulse output
The input for voltage pulses and contact sensors is divided into different types according to
EN1434 and provides a power supply for switching contacts.
Pulse output of the flow
sensor
Setting at the
Rx33
Electrical connection Comment
Mechanical contact
A0015360
Pulse ID/IE up to
25 Hz
10
11
A B
A0015354
A Sensor
B Rx33
As an alternative,
it is possible to
choose "Pulse
IB/IC+U" up to
25 Hz. The
current flow via
the contact is
then lower
(approx. 0.05 mA
instead of approx.
9 mA).
Advantage: lower
power
consumption,
disadvantage:
less immunity to
interference.
Open collector (NPN)
A0015361
Pulse ID/IE up to
25 Hz or up to
12.5 kHz
10
11
A B
A0015355
A Sensor
B Rx33
As an alternative,
it is possible to
choose "Pulse
IB/IC+U". The
current flow via
the transistor is
then lower
(approx. 0.05 mA
instead of approx.
9 mA).
Advantage: lower
power
consumption,
disadvantage:
less immunity to
interference.
Active voltage
A0015362
Pulse IB/IC+U
+
–
10
11
AB
A0015356
A Sensor
B Rx33
The switching
threshold is
between 1 V and
2 V