Moore Industries CPA User manual

CPA
PC-Programmable RTD, T/C, Ohms, mV
and Potentiometer Limit Alarm Trips
-AY 201
225-701-01%
PC-Programmable RTD, T/C, Ohms, mV and Potentiometer Limit Alarm Trips
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TPRG
CPA

Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 4
About this Manual ............................................................................................................ 4
The CPA .......................................................................................................................... 4
Model and Serial Numbers............................................................................................... 4
Options............................................................................................................................. 4
Specifications ................................................................................................. 5
Dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 7
Configuring the CPA....................................................................................... 8
Installing the Configuration Software ............................................................................... 9
Connecting the CPA to the PC ......................................................................................... 9
PC Configuration Software Summary ........................................................ 10
Configuration................................................................................................ 11
Output Level if Failure .................................................................................................... 11
Broken Wire Test Override ............................................................................................. 11
Alarms............................................................................................................................ 12
Trimming/Damping ....................................................................................... 13
Sensor Trim ....................................................................................................................13
Output Trim..................................................................................................................... 15
Loop Test........................................................................................................................ 15
Output Damping............................................................................................................. 16
Output If Measurement OFF .......................................................................................... 16

Custom Table ................................................................................................ 17
Installation..................................................................................................... 18
Mounting the CPA .......................................................................................................... 18
Making the Electrical Connections................................................................................. 18
Recommended Ground Wiring Practices....................................................................... 18
CE Conformity................................................................................................................ 18
Operation....................................................................................................... 18
Maintenance................................................................................................................... 18

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CPA
PC-Programmable RTD, T/C, Ohms, mV
and Potentiometer Limit Alarm Trips
The CPA
The CPA (TPRG) is a PC-Programmable, user-
configurable alarm. The instrument includes two
alarm (relay) outputs and an optional analog output.
The alarms can be configured as trip or fault alarms.
Introduction
This is the users’ manual for the Moore Industries
CPA PC-Programmable Alarm (TPRG: RTD, T/C,
mV, Ohms and Potentiometer Limit Alarm Trips). It
contains all of the information needed to configure,
install, operate, and maintain this instrument.
About this Manual
Wherever you see a “Note”, “Caution”, or “WARNING
” pay particular attention.
WARNING - Hazardous procedure or condition that
could injure the operator.
Caution - Hazardous procedure or condition that could
damage or destroy the unit.
Note - Information that is helpful for a procedure,
condition, or operation of the unit.
Outputs
1PRG
This is a one relay output with a 5A@250Vac or
5A@24Vdc, 50/60Hz non-inductive contact rating. It
is available in a DPDT arrangement. All relay contacts
(NO, NC and COM) are available for use. No jumpers
are required.
2PRG
This is a two relay ouptut with a 5A@250Vac or
5A@24Vdc, 50/60Hz non-inductive contact rating.
The contact arrangement is SPDT. All relay contacts
(NO, NC and COM) are available for use. No jumpers
are required.
Options
Analog Output (-AO)
The analog output range of the CPA (TPRG) can
be voltage or current. The current output is a
configurable source or sink output. Four terminals
are provided to allow voltage/current and current sink/
source selection without the need for jumpers. The
output can be configured to narrower spans from the
PC Configuration program. The range of the current
output is 0–24mA. The range of the voltage output is
-0.5–11V.
RF Option (-RF)
An RF option is also available. This version provides
30V/m RFI/EMI immunity compared to our standard
model which offers 10V/m RFI/EMI immunity.
Figure 1. The CPA (TPRG)
Model and Serial Numbers
Moore Industries uses a system of model and serial
numbers to keep track of all of the information on
every unit it sells and services. If a problem occurs
with your CPA, check for a tag affixed to the unit
listing these numbers. Supply the Customer Support
representative with this information when calling.
Inputs
Refer to Table 3 of this manual for input ranges and
accuracies of the CPA (TPRG).
The CPA has a READY LED to indicate the health of
the unit, an INPUT LED to indicate the status of the
input and a dual color LED, per relay, to indicate alarm
status.
READY
INPUT
ALARM 1
ALARM 2
COMPUTER
PROGRAMMABLE
ALARM
COM

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CPA
PC-Programmable RTD, T/C, Ohms, mV
and Potentiometer Limit Alarm Trips
Specifications and information subject to change without notice.
Specifications
Alarm Trip Repeatability:
See Table 3
Input Accuracy:
See Table 3
Overall Accuracy: The
overall accuracy of the unit
is the combined input and
output (if any) accuracies.
It includes the combined
effects of linearity,
hysteresis, repeatability,
and adjustment resolution.
It does not include ambient
temperature effect
Mimimum Span at
Specified Accuracy:
See Table 3
Cold Junction
Compensation Accuracy
(T/C Inputs Only): ±0.45°C
Stability: See Table 1
Response Time:
300msec (Defined as time
from step change on input
to alarm state change when
alarm is set to trip midpoint)
Alarm Deadband:
Programmable from
0-100% of input range
Alarm Trip Delay:
0-120 seconds
Line Voltage Effect:
±0.002% of span per 1%
change in line voltage
(ac or dc)
Isolation: Standard unit,
1000Vrms between case,
input and output. 1500Vrms
between power and input
and between power and
output; Unit with -RF option,
500Vrms between case,
input, output and power
Power Consumption:
3W typical, 4W max.
Power Supply Effect:
±0.002% of span per 1%
of line change
Input Impedance: T/C
inputs, 40Mohms, nominal
Input Over-Range
Protection: ±5Vdc
Excitation Current (RTD
and Ohm Inputs Only):
250microamps, ±10%
WITH ANALOG
OUTPUT:
Output Accuracy:
Current, ±0.01% of max.
span (±2 microamps)
Voltage, ±0.01% of max.
span (±1mV)
Response Time:
256msec maximum
(128msec typical) for the
output to change from
10% to 90% of its scale
for an input step change
of 0 to 100%
Ripple: 50mVp-p
maximum on voltage
output; 10mVp-p
measured across a
250 ohm load resistor
for current output.
(Frequencies up to
120Hz)
Output Limiting:
Input over range,
-0.2V/0mA and
10.5V/21.4mA; Input
failure, -0.5V/0mA and
11V/24mA
Output Current Limiting:
25mA max.
Load Effect (current
outputs): 0.01% of span
from 0 to maximum load
resistance on current
output
Maximum Load
Resistance: Current
outputs, 1kohms; Voltage
outputs, 2kohms
LED Type: INPUT LED:
Dual color LED indicates
input failure
READY LED: Green LED
indicates unit is operating
properly
ALARM 1 & ALARM 2 LED:
Dual color LED per relay
indicates alarm status
Operating & Storage
Range: -40°C to +85°C
(-40°F to +185°F)
Relay Range: -25°C to
+70°C (-13°F to +158°F)
Effect of Ambient
Temperature on Cold
Junction Compensation
(T/C Inputs Only):
±0.005°C per °C change of
ambient temperature
Relative Humidity:
0-95%, non-condensing
Ambient Temperature
Effect: ±0.015% of
maximum span/°C
RFI/EMI Immunity
(Standard Unit):
10V/m@20-1000MHz, 1kHz
when tested according to
IEC1000-4-3-1995 with
0.5% of span or less error
RFI Immunity (with -RF
Option):
30V/m@20-1000MHz, 1kHz
AM when tested according
to
IEC1000-4-3-1995 with
0.5% of span or less error
Noise Rejection: Common
mode,
100dB@50/60Hz;
Normal Mode,
See Table 2
653 g (21 oz)
Performance
Performance
with Analog
Output (-AO
Option)
Indicators
Ambient
Conditions
Weight
Performance
(continued)
Table 1. Long-Term Stability
RTD, Ohm, & Pot Inputs
T/C & mV Inputs
Input-to-Analog
Output (Years)
Input-to-Relay
Output (Years)
Stability
(% of maximum
span) 1
0.066
0.047
3
0.114
0.082
5
0.147
0.106
1
0.47
0.008
3
0.081
0.014
5
0.104
0.019
150mV
80mV
250mV
1V
500mV
100mV
1V
250mV
100mV
T/C: J, K, N, C, E
T/C: T, R, S, B
Pt RTD: 100, 200, 300 ohms
Pt RTD: 400, 500, 1000 ohms
Ni: 120 ohms
Cu: 9.03 ohms
Resistance mV
1-4kohms 250-1000
0.25-1kohms 62.5-250
0.125-0.25kohms 31.25-62.5
Table 2. Normal Mode Rejection Ratio Table
Sensor Type Max. p-p Voltage Injection for
100dB at 50/60Hz

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PC-Programmable RTD, T/C, Ohms, mV
and Potentiometer Limit Alarm Trips
Table 3. Accuracy with RTD, Thermocouple, Ohms, Potentiometer and Millivolt Inputs
100
200
300
400
500
1000
100
200
400
500
1000
100
120
9.035
0-4000
4000 max.
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
-200 to 850°C
-328 to 1562°F
-100 to 650°C
-148 to 1202°F
-200 to 510°C
-328 to 950°F
-80 to 320°C
-112 to 608°F
-50 to 250°C
-58 to 482°F
0-4000ohms
0-100%
-180 to 760°C
-292 to 1400°F
-150 to 1370°C
-238 to 2498°F
-170 to 1000°C
-274 to 1832°F
-170 to 400°C
-274 to 752°F
0 to 1760°C
32 to 3200°F
0 to 1760°C
32 to 3200°F
400 to 1820°C
752 to 3308°F
-130 to 1300°C
-202 to 2372°F
0 to 2300°C
32 to 4172°F
-50 to 1000mV
-240 to 960°C
-400 to 1760°F
-150 to 720°C
-238 to 1328°F
-240 to 580°C
-400 to 1076°F
-100 to 360°C
-148 to 680°F
-65 to 280°C
-85 to 536°F
0-4000ohms
0-100%
-210 to 770°C
-346 to 1418°F
-270 to 1390°C
-454 to 2534°F
-270 to 1013°C
-454 to 1855.4°F
-270 to 407°C
-454 to 764.6°F
-50 to 1786°C
-58 to 3246.8°F
-50 to 1786°C
-58 to 3246.8°F
200 to 1836°C
392 to 3336.8°F
-270 to 1316°C
-454 to 2400.8°F
0 to 2338°C
32 to 4240.4°F
-50 to 1000mV
Direct Resistance
Potentiometer
J
K
E
T
R
S
B
N
C
DC
Input Type α Ohms Conformance
Range
Minimum
Span
Input
Accuracy/Repeatability
Maximum
Range
10°C
(18°F)
10ohms
10%
35°C
63°F
40°C
72°F
35°C
63°F
35°C
63°F
50°C
90°F
50°C
90°F
75°C
135°F
45°C
81°F
100°C
180°F
4mV
Ohms
Platinum
Nickel
Copper
0.003850
0.003902
0.003916
0.00672
0.00427
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
±0.1°C
(±0.18°F)
±0.85°C
(±1.53°F)
±0.4ohms
±0.1%
±0.25°C
(±0.45°F)
±0.3°C
(±0.54°F)
±0.2°C
(±0.36°F)
±0.25°C
(±0.45°F)
±0.55°C
(±0.99°F)
±0.55°C
(±0.99°F)
±0.75°C
(±1.35°F)
±0.4°C
(±0.72°F)
±0.8°C
(±1.44°F)
±15 microvolts
T/C
RTD
(2-, 3-,
4-Wire)
mV

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CPA
PC-Programmable RTD, T/C, Ohms, mV
and Potentiometer Limit Alarm Trips
Top Terminals (Left to Right)
T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9
Figure 2. CPA (TPRG) Dimensions
Figure 3. Temperature Sensor Hook-Up Guide
KEY:
AC/DC = Power Input
ACC/DCC = Power Input
COM = Common
DPDT = Double-Pole/Double-
Throw
GND = Ground
NOTES:
1. Terminal blocks can accomodate 14-22 AWG solid wiring.
2. ±IO/±VO labeling is present only when the unit is equipped
with the Analog Output (-AO) option.
IO = Current Output
NO = Normally Open
NC = Normally Closed
Sink = Current Sink
Source = Current Source
SPDT = Single-Pole/Double-
VO = Voltage Output
Table 4. Terminal Designations
+–
143214321432
Thermocouple
and Millivolt
Input
2-Wire RTD
or Decade
Resistance Box
143
2
3-Wire RTD
or Decade
Resistance Box
4-Wire RTD
or Decade
Resistance Box
1432
Potentiometer
Input
Input Type
RTD, Ohm, Potentiometer,
T/C & mV Inputs
+IO
Source
–IO Source
+IO Sink +VO
Not
Present
See Figure 3
Output Type/Power
Single Alarm (DPDT Relay)
Dual Alarms (SPDT Relays)
Bottom Terminals (Left to Right)
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9
NO1 CM1 NC1 NO2 CM2 NC2 AC/DC ACC/DCC GND
Relay 1
NO1
Relay 1
CM1
Relay 1
NC1
Relay 2
NO2
Relay 2
CM2
Relay 2
NC2 AC/DC ACC/DCC GND
–VO
–IO Sink
50mm
(1.97 in) 126mm
(4.97 in)
52mm
(2.05 in)
48mm
(1.89 in)
C
L
133mm
(5.24 in)
138mm
(5.43 in)
100mm
(3.94 in)
WHEN INSTALLED
WHEN INSTALLED
READY
INPUT
ALARM 1
ALARM 2
COMPUTER
PROGRAMMABLE
ALARM
COM

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CPA
PC-Programmable RTD, T/C, Ohms, mV
and Potentiometer Limit Alarm Trips
Figure 4. Use the PC Configuration Software to program the CPA (TPRG)
Configuring the CPA
One of the benefits of this alarm is that there are no
internal or external controls to adjust or settings to
change. All operating parameters are set using a PC
and Moore Industries’ Intelligent PC Configuration
software.
The software settings are downloaded to the
instrument in the form of a Configuration File and
stored in the instruments’ memory. You can save a
backup copy of the file on your PC hard drive or disk.
The alarm communicates with the PC through an RS-
232 connection to the PC’s serial port.
PC
READY
INPUT
ALARM 1
ALARM 2
COMPUTER
PROGRAMMABLE
ALARM
COM
AC OR DC
POWER
SUPPLY
GND
MILLIVOLT
SOURCE
OR T/C
SIMULATOR
_
+
OHMS
OR RTD
SIMULATOR
OHMS
OR RTD
SIMULATOR
OHMS
OR RTD
SIMULATOR
3-Wire RTD or
Decade Resistance Input
4-Wire RTD or
Decade Resistance Input Potentiometer Input
INPUT HOOKUP CONNECTIONS
To USB
(COM)
Port of PC
(optional)
To Serial
(COM)
Port of PC

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CPA
PC-Programmable RTD, T/C, Ohms, mV
and Potentiometer Limit Alarm Trips
Variable Input Simulator for Thermocouple,
RTD, Millivolt, Potentiometer, or Decade
Resistance Box
Power Supply
Table 5. Assembling the equipment needed to configure the CPA (TPRG)
Device Specifications
Connecting the CPA to the PC
Connect the RS-232 end of the cable to the PC’s
COM port.
See Table 5 for information on the necessary
equipment.
Accurate to ±0.009% of span; e.g., HP Model 3478A
1. I nsert the Moore Industries Interface Solution
PC Configuration Software CD into the CD
drive of the PC. Access the CD and open the
“CPA CPT PC Configuration Software” folder.
2. Double-click the installation program located
in the folder. Follow the prompts to correctly
install the program
.
Once the Configuration Program is installed on the
PC, the CPA can be connected to equipment to
simulate input and monitor output. You can then
change the operating parameters of the alarm.
No Alarm Needed
It is not necessary to connect the CPA to a PC to
create configuration files using the software. The
Configuration Program can be run without connecting
an alarm, and most parameters can be set without
benefit of input from a sensor or CPA.
This makes it easy to create a set of operating
parameters, save them to disk, and download them to
one or more instruments at a later time.
The CPA must be connected to the PC in order to:
trim input, trim output, assign a tag, perform a loop
test, receive (via download) a configuration file, and
save the configuration file from the alarm’s memory.
Variable; Accurate to ±0.05% of unit span
24Vdc, ±10% or 117/230Vac (depending on configuration)
)
Version 1.0 or greater, successfully installed to the hard drive
80386-based(or faster) IBM PC, or 100% compatible;
4Mb free RAM; 8Mb recommended; 20Mb free disk space on hard drive
(More RAM & hard disk space is required for Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista, or 7)
Microsoft Windows®NT, 2000, XP, Vista, or 7
Internet Explorer 3.0+
1 (one) serial port (COM 1, 2, 3, or 4) set to 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits,
and 1 stop bit or one available USB port (with optional USB cable)
Moore Industries PC
Configuration Software
Installing the Configuration Software
Refer to Table 5 for the equipment needed.
Communication Cable Part# 803-053-26 or optional USB cable, Part# 208-236-00A
Multimeter (optional)
Personal Computer

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CPA
PC-Programmable RTD, T/C, Ohms, mV
and Potentiometer Limit Alarm Trips
Figure 5. Most of the CPA (TPRG) Operating Parameters can be set from the Main Screen of the Configuration Program
Once the default configuration has been saved to
disk, it is safe to program other parameters. The PC
Software is made up of these sections:
1. Status– This portion of the program displays the
activity of the connected unit. It will show the COM
Port being used and the Measurement Mode.
2. Measurements– Displays current software
processes and indications. Allows you to select
the decimal place of your process variable (Decimal
Places (PV)) indication and monitor up to two
configuration variables (Monitored Vars).
3. Device Information– This “read-only” display
indicates firmware version, hardware revision,
serial number, calibration date, software version,
configuration date and the last configuration source.
4. Communication– From here you may enable Start
Measurements and Stop Measurements, upload your
configuration to PC or download your configuration to
the unit, save your configuration to a file, and print out
your configuration settings.
5. Input Configuration– Set 50/60Hz Rejection
Selection and selection of °C or °F. Allows you to
choose input type. You may also enable Input Trim,
Output Trim, Custom Table and Broken Wire Test
functions.
6. Device Configuration– Use this parameter to
place an identifying “Message” (32 alphanumeric
characters max.), select an “I.D. Tag” (8 alphanumeric
characters max.) and a “Descriptor” (16 alphanumeric
characters max.).
7. Output Configuration– Use this section to select
your output configuration and output limits.
8. Output Level if Failure– Used to select
configuration of Upscale/Downscale Drive failure
detection of sensor or sensor wiring. Refer to Output
Level if
Failure section for a complete description.
PC Configuration Software Summary
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