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Modline 5 Multi-Sensor Interface Instruction Manual Part Number: 050929 Rev. A
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Modline 5
Multi-Sensor Interface
Model MSI
Instruction Manual
Revision A
February 2005

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date of shipment. If within such period any such equipment shall be proved to IRCON’s satisfaction to be so
defective, such equipment shall be repaired or replaced at IRCON’s option, provided the defective equipment is
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not manufactured by IRCON, (b) to equipment which shall have been repaired or altered by others than IRCON
so as, in its judgement, to affect the same adversely, or (c) to equipment which shall have been subject to
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maintenance or storage, or to other than normal use or service. With respect to equipment purchased by IRCON
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! WARNING !
Risk of Personal Injury
When this instrument is being used in a critical process that could
cause property damage and personal injury, the user should provide
redundant device or system that will initiate a safe process shutdown
in the event that this instrument should fail. The user should follow
NEMA Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation, and
Maintenance of Solid State Control.
A copy of the guidelines is reprinted in Appendix A.

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Limited Use Database Software License Agreement and Limited Warranty
IRCON, INC. Modline 5 Model MSI Multi-Sensor Interface Database Software
Database Software is installed in the Model MSI and provided as a file on CD ROM
IMPORTANT! THE DATABASE SOFTWARE IS LICENSED ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT THE LICENSEE
(REFERRED TO IN THIS AGREEMENT AS "YOU") AGREES WITH IRCON, INC. (REFERRED TO IN THIS
AGREEMENT AS "IRCON") TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE FOLLOWING LEGAL
AGREEMENT.
LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT
IRCON will grant You a nonexclusive, nontransferable license to use the Database Software and
accompanying documentation including Database Software updates, if any, if you agree to the following
terms and conditions:
1.TERM. This Agreement is effective from the date on which You begin using the Modline 5 Multi-Sensor
Interface Model MSI with installed Database Software. This Agreement may be terminated by You at any
time by uninstalling the Database Software on any and all Model MSI Interfaces on which You have
installed the Database Software together with all copies, modifications, and adaptations in any form. It will
also terminate if You fail to comply with any material term or condition of this Agreement.
2. LICENSE. The license granted to You by IRCON when You use the Database Software authorizes You, or
affiliated company, to use the Database Software on the MSI Interface on which it was supplied. YOU MAY
NOT USE, COPY, OR MODIFY THE DATABASE SOFTWARE IN WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT.
3. OWNERSHIP. The Database Software is the sole and exclusive property of IRCON and/or its software
suppliers. By accepting distribution of this Database Software and accepting this Database Software
agreement license by using the Model MSI Interface with the Database Software, You do not become owner
of the Database Software, but are entitled to use the Database Software according to the terms of this
Agreement.
4. COPYRIGHT. The Database Software, including the related screen displays, are copyrighted materials.
You agree not to copy, modify or adapt the Database Software without the written consent of IRCON, in
whole or in part, except (1) for backup or archival purposes, and (2) as an essential step in the utilization of
the Database Software in conjunction with utilizing the Model MSI Interface Standard Features or Advanced
Connectivity Features, provided that such copy, modification, or adaptation is strictly for IRCON's intended
purpose for the Database Software as defined in this Agreement and in the accompanying documentation
materials. If necessary, Any other copying, modification or adaptation is a violation of this license
agreement and of applicable copyright laws, and shall result in the termination of your rights to use the
Database Software.
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Software or any part thereof, including without limitation the object code of the Database Software, to any
party other than IRCON or its employees, except for purposes specifically related to your use of the
Database Software on Your Multi-Sensor Interface, without the prior written consent of IRCON. However,
You may contract with third parties to perform such modification if You contract with them to adhere to of
the terms of this license agreement. You agree to use reasonable efforts and take all reasonable steps to
safeguard the Database Software to ensure that no unauthorized copy, publication, disclosure or
distribution, in whole or in part, in any form shall be made. You acknowledge IRCON's claim that the
Database Software contains valuable confidential information and trade secrets that are the property of
IRCON and/or its suppliers, and that unauthorized use and/or copying are harmful to IRCON and/or its
software suppliers.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
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with the accompanying written materials, and (2) any media and/or hardware accompanying the Database
Software will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. Your
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(90) days.
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return of the license fee paid, if any, or (2) repair or replacement of the Database Software and/or media
and/or hardware that does not satisfy Ircon's Limited Warranty and which is returned to Ircon with a copy
of Your receipt or purchase order. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Database Software has
resulted from accident, abuse, or use that is not in accordance with the accompanying written materials.
Any replacement of the Database Software or hardware accompanying the Database Software will be
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No Other Warranties. Ircon and its suppliers disclaim all other warranties, both express and implied,
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(including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business
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inability to use this Ircon product, even if Ircon has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The
forgoing limitation shall apply regardless of legal theory and shall include liability based on contract, tort,
and strict products liability principles.
Warning! Ircon is not responsible for: (1) User-provided information used in connection with the Database
Software, and (2) the use of the Database Software except as described in the accompanying written
materials. In order to minimize the likelihood of property damage and personal injury, the user should
follow guidelines provided in the appendix of the user manual and establish independent safety
procedures and systems.
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law, it shall be deemed omitted and the remaining provisions and partial provisions of this Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect. This Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Illinois. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof, and all prior agreements, representations, statements and under-
takings are hereby expressly cancelled.
Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, or if you wish to contact Ircon for any reason,
please write: Ircon, Inc., Customer Service, 7300 N. Natchez Avenue, Niles, Illinois 60714 USA.

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Table of Contents
WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Limited Use Database Software License Agreement and Limited Warranty ......................................... 2
1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 5
▪Standard Features ............................................................................................................................... 5
▪Advanced Connectivity and Networking .............................................................................................. 5
1.1 MSI Standard and Advanced Connectivity Features ....................................................................... 6
1.2 Model Number and Accessories ...................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Red Lion Controls Operator Interface Terminal Bulletin .................................................................. 7
▪Installation Drawings, Panel Cutouts and Templates .......................................................................... 7
▪Section Heading “Installing and Powering the G310” .......................................................................... 7
▪G310 Port Pin Out (Diagram) .............................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Modline 5 Installation and Operation Manual................................................................................... 8
▪Sensor Connections ............................................................................................................................ 8
1.5 Model MSICAB cable Assembly ...................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Compact Flash Card ........................................................................................................................ 9
1.7 Sensor Communications Settings.................................................................................................... 9
1.8 Navigation. ..................................................................................................................................... 10
▪Navigation Menus .............................................................................................................................. 10
▪M Menu Navigation............................................................................................................................ 11
1.9 Panel Setup Page .......................................................................................................................... 12
1.10 Single Sensor Page ..................................................................................................................... 13
1.11 Sensor Status and Alarm Page.................................................................................................... 14
1.12 Sensor Setup Page...................................................................................................................... 15
1.13 ENGR/AOUT Page ...................................................................................................................... 16
1.14 The 4 and 6 Sensor Pages .......................................................................................................... 17
1.15 The 12 Sensor Page .................................................................................................................... 18
1.16 Trending and Data Logger Page.................................................................................................. 19
1.17 WEB Browser Pages ................................................................................................................... 20
1.18 MSI Memory Items....................................................................................................................... 21
1.19 Basic Setup and Operation .......................................................................................................... 21
▪Sensor Preparation, See Section 1.7 ................................................................................................ 21
▪MSI Preparation and Operation ......................................................................................................... 21
1.20 Critical Process Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 22
1.21 Copyright Notice .......................................................................................................................... 22
1.22 Advance Connectivity programming with Red Lion Controls Crimson 2 Software....................... 23
2.0 Programming MSI Advanced Connectivity Features ..................................................................... 24
▪Advance Connectivity programming with Red Lion Controls Crimson 2 Software ............................ 24
2.1 Communications Module – Ethernet Port Setting for Web Server Access .................................... 25
2.2 Communications Module Example – Advanced Connectivity to a Modbus Network ..................... 26
▪Temperature Alarms: Remote Connectivity....................................................................................... 26
2.3 Web Server Module ....................................................................................................................... 27
2.4 Data logger Module........................................................................................................................ 28
2.5 Link Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 29
3.0 How to Contact Ircon, Inc............................................................................................................... 30
Appendix A: NEMA SAFETY GUIDELINES........................................................................................... 1

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1.0 Introduction
The Modline 5 Multi-Sensor Interface is an operator interface custom programmed for use with Ircon Modline 5
Sensors. The interface combines unique capabilities for display of measured temperature and networking Sensors
and the Interface to the plant control system. The display is a 10.4-inch resistive touch activated screen.
▪Standard Features
- Utilizes the Sensor RS485 Digital Communications.
- Digital display of temperature for as many as 12 Sensors.
- Sensor operating parameters can be read and set from the interface.
- Trending display of measured temperature for 12 Sensors.
- Archiving of temperature data as CSV files on Compact Flash Card for 12 Sensors.
- High and Low Temperature Alarms for 12 Sensors.
- Display of Sensor Status, Alarm and Measurement condition, for each Sensor.
- WEB-enabled remote viewing, control and downloading of data logging files.
- User specified Identification (names) for each sensor.
▪Advanced Connectivity and Networking
The interface is an Ircon pre-programmed operator interface from Red Lion Controls. Additional user customized
features can be implemented by qualified system integrators and users. These additional features require the use
of Red Lion Controls Crimson 2 Software that is distributed free on the Worldwide Web at www.redlion.net . Search
the site for HMI Products, G3 Series, Model G310, Crimson 2.
- Customization of the interface Com ports for communication with other serial devices including PLCs, PCs
etc. Utilizes the interface on board communications with a selection of communication drivers and
protocols.
- Configure trending and data logging parameters (update rate, file size, number of files).
- Customize WEB Server (enable/disable WEB data log access and remote control).
- Mount, Format and Dismount compact flash Card.
The advanced connectivity features require modification of the Ircon database that configures the Interface. Ircon is
not responsible for improper re-configuration of the database by others.

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1.1 MSI Standard and Advanced Connectivity Features
The MSI Standard Features are pre-
programmed in the MSI. These features
are ready to go after the MSI is installed
and the Sensors have been connected.
MSI Advanced Connectivity requires
additional programming. Some of these
features are covered in Sections 2.0
and above in this manual. Third party
system integrators are often used to
implement these features.
The first part of this manual describes
the system installation with references
to the Modline 5 Installation and
Operation Manual and the Red Lion
Controls Operator Interface Terminal
Bulletin.
The manual explains the operation of
the MSI using copies of the various MSI
pages, or screens, with text box
instructions. Each MSI Page also has a
HELP page that can be referenced from
the page being viewed. A Data-Logger
Trending page is shown adjacent.

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1.2 Model Number and Accessories
Model Description
MSI Modline 5 Multi-Sensor Interface with Flash Card installed.
Additional Components Supplied
1.) Model MSICAB 25 Ft. RS485 cable with RJ45 connector and terminal plate.
2.) Part Number 101210011: 120 Ohm ¼ watt RS485 termination resistor
3.) CD ROM with the following contents:
a.) Copy of the Ircon Database Software (Copyright © 2004 or later by Ircon, Inc.) for the MSI. This
is a back-up copy of the database file installed on the MSI. The database programs the MSI.
b.) Copy of Red Lion Crimson 2 Software (Copyright © 1996-2004 or later by Red Lion Controls LP)
The software is at the Build Level and the g310 Build Level used to install the database (Crimson 2
manual is included).
c.) Copy of this MSI Instruction Manual PDF File.
d.) Copy of the Adobe ® Acrobat Reader ® Application for reading PDF files.
4.) Paper copy of the Red Lion Bulletin G310-C, or higher revision, with safety and installation
instructions. The MSI is an Ircon pre-programmed Red Lion G310 Operator Interface Terminal.
MSIPS Optional 24 VDC Power Supply
MSICOM Optional RS232/RS485 Communications board.
The Model MSIPS power supply is sold for use with the MSI. It must be used to power only the MSI. Sensors must
be powered by their own power supply. Install it according to the instructions supplied with the power supply and
the Red Lion Bulletin instructions.
The Model MSICOMS plug in board provides additional RS232 and RS422/485 Com Ports if required. The card is
sold separately and is field installed. Disassembly of the panel by an experienced technician is required for
installation of the board.
1.3 Red Lion Controls Operator Interface Terminal Bulletin
Bulletin No. G310-X is supplied with the Interface. This is a paper document. Installation, specifications, wiring, and
Port Pin Out information are contained in this bulletin. The Red Lion bulletin states all product safety, CE, UL and
other compliance ratings, please read it thoroughly.
Electronic PDF file versions of this bulletin are available at www.redlion.net . Search the site for HMI Products,
G3 Series, and Model G310.
▪Installation Drawings, Panel Cutouts and Templates
The bulletin includes installation drawings with panel cutout dimensions. A panel cutout template and gasket seal is
supplied with the MSI.
▪Section Heading “Installing and Powering the G310”
Select and wire power supply as instructed in this and other sections of the bulletin. If you are not using the Ircon
Model MSIPS Power Supply, adhere to the Power Supply selection requirements given in this section. Connect to a
protective earthing system as instructed in this section.
▪G310 Port Pin Out (Diagram)
This diagram contains graphic instructions for wiring the interface. Follow the diagram and the instructions given in
the section called out above to wire the 24 VDC power supply. The Modline 5 Senor RS485 digital communications
are connected to the built in RS485 Port located next to the DC power supply connection.

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1.4 Modline 5 Installation and Operation Manual
The Modline 5 Installation and Operation Manual is on the CD ROM distributed with Modline 5 Sensors. The
manual contains installation, operation and setup information that must be referred to for wiring and setting up
Sensors. Sections of the manual are called out in the help pages accessed by touching HELP button located on
each page of the MIS.
Read Section 4 of the Modline 5 Installation and Operation Manual. The operation of the Sensor rear panel and
parameter settings are explained. The interface allows setup of the same parameters remotely.
▪Sensor Connections
Follow the installation and wiring
instructions provided in Section 3 of the
Modline 5 Installation and Operation
Manual. Twisted pair cable specifications
and shielding information for connecting
the RS485 Digital Communications are
provided.
Connections to the Modline 5 Sensors are
made at the POI (Power Supply/Signal
Interface Box) or the TSP (Terminal Strip
Plate). The terminals on these devices
utilize screw type terminals.
The Sensors are connected in a parallel,
two wire, multi-drop configuration. See
diagram. Full details are provided in
Section 3 of the Modline 5 Manual.
Instructions are also provided in for multiple installations of the POI and TSP components and power supplies.
A 120 ohm termination resistor (supplied) should be placed across the Modline 5 Sensor RS485 terminals furthest
away from the MSI Interface as shown in the diagram. A Termination resistor is supplied with each MSI Interface
1.5 Model MSICAB cable Assembly
A 25 Foot (7.6 Meter) pre-assembled cable is supplied for connecting
between the MSI and a Modline 5 POI Power Supply Interface Box or
TSP Terminal Strip.
The adjacent photo illustrates the two ends of the cable assembly.
The RJ45 connector is on one end and a terminal plate on the other
end.
The three wires for RS485 Communications (RS485 +. RS485 – and
Common) from the nearest Sensor POI Box or TSP Plate are
connected to the left side of the plate. See section 3 of the Modline 5
Installation and operation manual for details of RS485 wiring.
The cable can be shortened. Keep the wires as short as possible.
Unused wires are soldered to the cable shield bare drain wired and
crimped to a terminal for insertion under the cable clamp screw as
shown.
The table on next page provides cable hook up information.

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RS485 Cable Details
1.6 Compact Flash Card
A 128MB, or larger, Compact Flash Card is supplied for trending and data logging. This is card is capable of
retaining more than 7 days of temperature data for 12 Sensors. The installed card is an industrial type with better
than commercial grade endurance specifications (number of write cycles). When necessary, replace it with a similar
industrial grade card. Red Lion Crimson 2 software is required to mount, format or dismount the flash. The CSV
files can be accessed through the web browser or via a computer USB connection. See Section 2.5 Link Menu.
1.7 Sensor Communications Settings
These settings must be set at Sensor rear panel in the COMM menu. Submenu items shown below
BRAT: BAUD Rate, must be set to 57.6K
CLCK: Communication Lock, set to R/W for initial operation
ADDR: Set to sequential addresses 1 through 9, and A, B, C. Do not use address 0 (zero).
LASR submenu (Laser sighted units only). Set each Sensor to PANL to operate Laser sighted units independent of
any remote switch from the MSI Interface.
Note: Make sure an address is only assigned to one Sensor. The same address cannot be used by more than one
Sensor.
Sensor Addresses are placed in fixed positions on the 4, 6, 12, Sensor Pages and the three Trending /Data logging
pages.
Plan Address settings in one of the two ways.
A) Assign Addresses to coincide with the process flow, start to finish.
B.) Assign Addresses to group together important or like process points to appear on the same temperature display
Page such as the 4, 6, 12 sensor pages or Trending/Data logging page.
The fixed address positions for each page are shown in the illustrations that follow. Most important are the trending
and data logging pages. If only four sensors are going to be data logged, you can assign those Sensors Addresses
1, 2, 3, 4 and they will appear together on the first of the three trending pages.
Manual continued on next page.
MSI Interface
RS485 Port (RJ45)
Interface
RS485 Port Pin
Connect to: Modline 5 Cable
Wire Color
Modline 5 Sensor
POI / TSP Terminals
Supplied RJ45
Cable Wire Color
TXB 1 Connect to Yellow RS485 +Orange/White
Stripe
TXA 2 Connect to Yellow/White RS485 –White/Orange
Stripe
GND 6 Connect to Red/White Common (Power
Supply)
Green/White Stripe

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1.8 Navigation.
Refer to the navigation images on this and the following pages.
▪Navigation Menus
Navigation using Buttons, Temperature Displays and Parameter Displays
Manual Continued on next page.
Touch parameter
value once to
select, then touch
again to display a
selector pad/
dialog box to
change value.
Touch the center of a display with an
arrowhead (square top right corner) to
g
o to another
p
a
g
e or o
p
en a menu.
Touch button to
activate or
deactivate a
function.
Note: None of the
Diamond shaped
buttons are used
on the MSI.
MAIN and HELP buttons at the top of all pages.
Touching MAIN accesses the Main Page defined in the Panel
Setup Page.
Touching HELP accesses the Help for the displayed Page.
Touching panel M key accesses the Main Menu shown below.

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▪M Menu Navigation
The complete interface menu can be accessed from any MSI page by touching the M (MENU) button located at the
lower left corner of the unit.
Selecting “Single” provides access to the sub-menu with the twelve Single Address Pages. Only pages with
connected Sensors that have been made “Available” on the Panel Setup page will activate.
Selecting “4 Sensors” or “6 Sensors” or “12 Sensors” provides access to the temperature display pages for the
Sensors assigned to those pages.
Selecting “Data Logger” provides access to the sub-menu for the three Data Log Pages.
Continued on next page.
MAIN Menu Data Logger Pages Sub–Menu Single Sensor Page Sub–Menu
Quick
Start
Help

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1.9 Panel Setup Page
Connect Sensor, then touch Available
Sensors YES / NO button to make Sensor
A
vailable and activate on MSI.
Gray (LED Indicator) = Not Available
Green LED = Available & Communicating
Red LED = Available / Not communicating
To reset lost Sensor communications, set
to NO first then to YES.
Touch Description field to
enter Sensor description
location, etc. Include
Address number or letter to
help identify Sensor.
Touch Time or Date Field to
access selection
p
ad
Touch Security Level Box to access
Password Dialog Box to change
Security Level
Security LOW = View and
Change all Parameters
Security HIGH = View only
Password is 751
Select Main Screen by
touching Up/Down arrows
on right side of Main Screen
Selector Box
System Baud Rate; all sensors set to 57,600
IP = MSI Address: DCHP Configure default.
CF Status = Compact Flash Card Mounted,
Busy, or Problem indicator
MSI Database Version = XX.XX.
When a Sensor is connected
(Available = YES), the Sensor rear
panel is automatically locked. It is
unlocked when, Available = NO.
Only make changes at the Sensor
when the Sensor is not Available!
Do not unlock at Sensor rear
panel or on the ENG/AOUT Page!
Setup changes made at the
Sensor will not be inputted to
the MSI!

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1.10 Single Sensor Page
Temperature
Display
Description
LOW Temp Under Range
HIGH Temp Over Range
CAL Cal Busy
INV Ratio Unit Invalid
Measurement
Condition
No Comms
No Sensor
Detected.
To reset lost
communications, go to
Panel Setup Page to
Available Sensor
Setting, set to NO first
then to YES.
Blank No Sensor Assigned
Touch Temperature Display Box to Access Sensor Setup Parameters
Access 4 Sensors, 6 Single Sensors, 12 Sensors, Data Logger (for displayed Sensor description) or Panel Setup
Pages by touching button in bottom row.
Sensor Status
LED (Indicator)
Sensor Status
LED (Indicator)
Measured Temperature Below
Alarm Setpoint Indicator
Measured Temperature Above
Alarm Setpoint Indicator
Green No Alarm Red In Alarm High Alarm LED Green High Alarm LED Red
Low Alarm LED Yellow Low Alarm LED Green
Access Single Sensor
Address Menu by
touching address
description box
A
ccess
Temperature
A
larm Setpoint
value by touching
High or Low Alarm
LED (Indicator).
See Section 2.2:
Temperature
A
larms: Advanced
Connectivity for
more information.
A
ccess Sensor
A
larm Page by
touching Sensor
A
larm LED

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BACK button
returns to
Sensor Setup
Page
1.11 Sensor Status and Alarm Page
Investigate all Alarms to insure proper temperature readings!
Error Codes and Status Displays for Sensor diagnostic information are summarized below. See Section 6 of
Modline 5 Sensor Installation and Operation Manual for more information.
* Temperature displayed is a Peak Picked value. Sensor display indicates pINV when Alarm arrow is pressed.
** Signal Invalid and pINV only an Alarm condition when Sensor iALM function on ENGR AOUT Page is set to ON
Sensor
Error Code
Sensor Rear
Panel Display
Status or Alarm MSI Page Alarm Description
Indicator is Red when in Alarm
INV Output Reflects Invalid (Ratio Unit only) Signal Invalid **
Temperature* Invalid input signal (Ratio Unit only) pINV **
X101 Dirty Window Detected Dirty Window
X102 Out of Calibration Out of Calibration
X103 Detector Block Hot Det. Block Hot
X104 Detector Block Cold Det. Block Cold
X105 High Case Temperature Case Temp High
X106 Low Case Temperature Case Temp Low
X107 FATL Sensor Failure Sensor Failure
X108 Current Loop Fault Cur. Loop Fault
X109 DWD Failure DWD Failure
Communication Lock CLCK Comms (R/W or R/O)
Sensor Internal Case Temperature Case Temp (F or C)
Peak/Hold Switch State PK/HD Switch (Open or Closed)

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1.12 Sensor Setup Page
AUTO RST ON/OFF
ENGR/AOUT
FUNCTIONS
button goes
to that setup
p
a
g
e
Touching a parameter value selects
and directly changes the value or
opens the appropriate dialog box or
keypad shown below to make the
change.
Response Time
Decay Rate
RBEL Keypad
BACK button
returns to the
Single Sensor
Page

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BACK button
returns to
Sensor Setup
Page
Touching a parameter
value selects and
directly changes the
value or opens the
appropriate dialog box
or keypad shown below
to make the change.
This Selector Pad Appears for:
AUTO CAL, ZERO, FULL,
A-LO, A-HI, FATL
This Selector Pad Appears for:
PANEL, UNITS, RELAY SOUT

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1.14 The 4 and 6 Sensor Pages
Temp.
Display
Description
LOW Temp Under Range
HIGH Temp Over Range
CAL Cal Busy
INV Ratio Unit Invalid
Measurement
Condition
No Comms
No Sensor
Detected.
To reset lost
communications, go
to Panel Setup
Page to Available
Sensor Setting, set
it to NO first then to
YES.
Blank None Assigned
Touch the temperature
display of a Sensor to
access the Single
Sensor Page for that
Sensor
Measured
Temperature Below
Alarm Setpoint
High Alarm LED Green
Low Alarm LED Yellow
Measured
Temperature Above
Alarm Setpoint
High Alarm LED Red
Low Alarm LED Green
Sensor Status LED
Green No Alarm
Red In Alarm
Refer to Section 2.2:
Temperature Alarms:
Remote Connectivity for
additional information.

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1.15 The 12 Sensor Page
Refer to Section 2.2 ▪Temperature Alarms: Remote Connectivity for additional information.
Sensor Status
LED
Sensor Status
LED
Measured Temperature Below
Alarm Setpoint
Measured Temperature
Above Alarm Setpoint
Green No Alarm Red In Alarm High Alarm LED Green High Alarm LED Red
Low Alarm LED Yellow Low Alarm LED Green
Temperature
Display
Description
LOW Temp Under Range
HIGH Temp Over Range
CAL Cal Busy
INV Ratio Unit Invalid Measurement Condition
No Comms
No Sensor
Detected.
To reset lost communications, go to Panel Setup
Page to Available Sensor Setting, set to NO first
then to YES.
Blank No Sensor Assigned to that Address
Touch the
temperature
display of a
Sensor to access
the Single Sensor
Page for that
Sensor.

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1.16 Trending and Data Logger Page
Data Logger files “04082500” (year/month/day/00) excerpt with DATE TIME UNITS Standard Features shown.
Samples are taken every 4 seconds.
Date Time TemperatureTS_S2
UnitSelect_S2
8/25/2004 7:36:00 936 C
8/25/2004 7:36:04 936 C
8/25/2004 7:36:08 936 C
Measured
Temperature Below
Alarm Setpoint
High Alarm LED Green
Low Alarm LED Yellow
Measured
Temperature Above
Alarm Setpoint
High Alarm LED Red
Low Alarm LED Green
Sensor Status LED
Green No Alarm
Red In Alarm
Data Logger (CSV File Saving) and Trend Screen are activated simultaneously by touching the
On/Off button at the corner of each Trend Screen
Touch the Trend Screen Tem
p
erature Value to chan
g
e the Trend Scalin
g
Touch the
temperature display
of a Sensor to
access the Single
Sensor Page for that
Sensor
See Section 2.4 for changing
data logging default settings.