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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1: Introduction............................................................................................2
1.1 Description .................................................................................2
1.2 Safety Considerations ...............................................................3
1.3 Before You Begin .......................................................................4
Part 2: Setup.......................................................................................................5
2.1 Front Panel .................................................................................5
2.2 Rear Panel Connections............................................................5
2.3 lectrical Installation .................................................................7
2.3.1 Power Connections........................................................7
2.3.2 Process Current .............................................................8
2.3.3 Process Voltage..............................................................8
2.3.4 Strain Gauge ...................................................................9
2.3.5 Wiring Outputs .............................................................10
Part 3: Operation: Configuration Mode .........................................................12
3.1 Introduction ..............................................................................12
Turning your Instrument On for the First Time
Buttons Functions in Configuration Mode
3.2 Menu Configuration ................................................................13
3.2.1 ID Number .....................................................................14
3.2.2 Set Points Menu ...........................................................15
3.2.3 Configuration Menu ....................................................16
3.2.4 Input Type Menu ...........................................................16
3.2.5 Reading Configuration Menu .....................................18
3.2.6 Input/Reading (Scale and Offset) Menu ....................21
3.2.7 Alarm 1 Menu................................................................25
3.2.8 Alarm 2 Menu................................................................29
3.2.9 Setpoint Deviation Menu .............................................30
3.2.10 ID Code Menu ...............................................................31
3.2.11 Communication Option Menu .....................................33
3.2.12 Display Color Selection Menu.....................................40
Part 4: Specifications ......................................................................................43
Part 5: Factory Preset Values .........................................................................45
C APPROVAL INFORMATION .......................................................................47
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LIST OF FIGURES:
Figure 2.1 Front Panel Display .....................................................................5
Figure 2.2 Rear Panel Power Connections .................................................5
Figure 2.3 Rear Panel Input Connections ...................................................6
Figure 2.4 Main Power Connections............................................................7
Figure 2.5 Process Current Wiring Hookup ................................................8
Process Voltage
Figure 2.6 a) Process Voltage with Sensor xcitation ...........................8
b) Process Voltage without Sensor xcitation .....................8
Strain Gauge
Figure 2.7 a) 4-Wire Voltage Input with Internal xcitation....................9
b) 4-Wire Bridge Input with xternal xcitation....................9
Figure 2.8 a) 6-Wire Voltage Input with Internal xcitation....................9
b) 6-Wire Bridge Input with xternal xcitation....................9
Figure 2.9 4-Wire Voltage Input with Internal xcitation.......................10
Figure 2.10 a) Mechanical Relay and SSR Outputs Wiring Hookup .....10
b) Pulse and Analog Outputs Wiring Hookup .....................10
Figure 2.11 a) RS-232 Output Wiring Hookup .........................................11
b) RS-485 Output Wiring Hookup .........................................11
Figure 2.12 a) xcitation Output...............................................................11
b) Top View Location of S2 ...................................................11
c) Top View Location of S2 on 1/8DIN Compact Unit ..........11
Figure 3.1 Flow Chart for ID and Setpoints Menu ....................................13
Figure 3.2 Flow Chart for Configuration Menu .........................................16
Figure 3.3 Flow Chart for Input Type Menu ...............................................16
Figure 3.4 Flow Chart for Reading Configuration Menu ..........................18
Figure 3.5 Flow Chart for Alarm 1 Menu....................................................25
Figure 3.6 Flow Chart for Alarm 2 Menu....................................................29
Figure 3.7 Flow Chart for Setpoint Deviation Menu .................................30
Figure 3.8 Flow Chart for ID Code Menu ...................................................31
Figure 3.9 Flow Chart for Communication Option Menu .........................33
Figure 3.10 Flow Chart for Display Color Selection Menu.........................40
LIST OF TABLES:
Table 2.1 Front Panel Display .....................................................................5
Table 2.2 Rear Panel Connector .................................................................6
Table 2.3 Power Connections .....................................................................7
Table 2.4 Jumper Connections .................................................................11
Table 3.1 Button Function in Configuration Mode..................................12
Table 3.2 Conversion Table.......................................................................22
Table 3.3 Input Resolution Multiplier .......................................................22
Table 5.1 Factory Preset Values ...............................................................45
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NOTES, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
Information that is es ecially im ortant to note is identified by following labels:
• NOT
• WARNING or CAUTION
• IMPORTANT
• TIP
NOT : Provides you with information that is im ortant to successfully
setu and use the Programmable Digital Meter.
CAUTION or WARNING: Tells you about the risk of electrical shock.
CAUTION, WARNING or IMPORTANT: Tells you of circumstances or
ractices that can effect the instrument’s functionality and must refer to
accom anying documents.
TIP: Provides you hel ful hints.
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PART 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Description
This device can be urchased as monitor (read rocess value only) or as
a controller.
• The iSeries Strain and Process monitors can measure a wide variety of DC
voltage and current in uts for all common load cells, ressure transducers
and strain gauge ty e of transducer. The voltage /current in uts are fully
scaleable to virtually all engineering units, with selectable decimal oint,
erfect for use with ressure, flow or other rocess in ut.
• The iSeries monitor features a large, three color rogrammable dis lay with
ca ability to change a color every time when Alarm is triggered. The standard
features include built-in excitation for transducers, selectable as 10V @ 60 mA
or 5 V @ 40 mA. (Built-in excitation is not available with o tional isolated
RS-232/485 Serial Communication). Universal ower su ly acce ts 90 to
240. Low voltage ower o tion acce ts 24 VAC or 12 to 36 VDC.
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1.2 Safety Considerations
This device is marked with the international caution symbol. It is
important to read this manual before installing or commissioning this
device as it contains im ortant information relating to Safety and MC
(Electromagnetic Com atibility).
This instrument is a panel mount device rotected in accordance with
Class II of EN 61010 (115/230 ac ower connections), Class III for the
low voltage ower o tion (12 - 36 Vdc or 24 Vac). Installation of this
instrument should be done by a qualified ersonnel. In order to ensure
safe o eration, the following instructions should be followed.
This instrument has no power-on switch. An external switch or circuit-
breaker shall be included in the building installation as a disconnecting
device. It shall be marked to indicate this function, and it shall be in close
roximity to the equi ment within easy reach of the o erator. The switch
or circuit-breaker shall not interru t the Protective Conductor (Earth wire),
and it shall meet the relevant requirements of IEC 947–1 and IEC 947-3
(International Electrotechnical Commission). The switch shall not be
incor orated in the main su ly cord.
Furthermore, to rovide rotection against excessive energy being
drawn from the main su ly in case of a fault in the equi ment, an
overcurrent rotection device shall be installed.
• Do not exceed voltage rating on the label located on the to of the
instrument housing.
• Always disconnect ower before changing signal and ower
connections.
• Do not use this instrument on a work bench without its case for safety
reasons.
• Do not o erate this instrument in flammable or ex losive
atmos heres.
• Do not ex ose this instrument to rain or moisture.
• Unit mounting should allow for adequate ventilation to ensure
instrument does not exceed o erating tem erature rating.
• Use electrical wires with adequate size to handle mechanical strain
and ower requirements. Install without ex osing bare wire outside
the connector to minimize electrical shock hazards.
MC Considerations
• Whenever EMC is an issue, always use shielded cables.
• Never run signal and ower wires in the same conduit.
• Use signal wire connections with twisted- air cables.
• Install Ferrite Bead(s) on signal wires close to the instrument if EMC
roblems ersist.
Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may result in injury!
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1.3 Before You Begin
Inspecting Your Shipment:
Remove the acking sli and verify that you have received everything
listed. Ins ect the container and equi ment for signs of damage as soon
as you receive the shi ment. Note any evidence of rough handling in
transit. Immediately re ort any damage to the shi ing agent. The carrier
will not honor damage claims unless all shi ing material is saved for
ins ection. After examining and removing the contents, save the acking
material and carton in the event reshi ment is necessary.
Customer Service:
If you need assistance, lease call the nearest Customer Service
De artment, listed in this manual.
Manuals, Software:
The latest O eration and Communication Manual as well as free software
and ActiveX controls are available at the website listed on the cover
page of this manual or on the CD-ROM enclosed with your
shipment.
To Reset the Meter:
When the monitor is in the "MENU" Mode, push conce to direct monitor
one ste backward of the to menu item.
Push ctwice to reset monitor, rior to resuming "Run" Mode exce t
after "Alarms", that will go to the "Run" Mode without resetting the
monitor.
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PART 2
SETUP
2.1 Front Panel
Figure 2.1 Front Panel Display
Table 2.1 Front Panel Annunciators
1Set oint 1/ Alarm 1 indicator
2Set oint 2/ Alarm 2 indicator
a/MENU Changes dis lay to Configuration Mode and advances
through menu items*
b/PK/GRS Used in Program Mode and Peak or Gross Recall*
c/TARE Used in Program Mode and to tare your reading*
d/ENTER Accesses submenus in Configuration Mode and stores
selected values*
* See Part 3 O eration: Configuration Mode
2.2 Rear Panel Connections
The rear anel connections are shown in Figures 2.2 and 2.3.
Figure 2.2 Rear Panel Power Connections
MENU PK/GRS TARE ENTER MENU PK/GRS TARE ENTER MENU PK/GRS TARE ENTER
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Figure 2.3 Rear Panel Input Connections
Table 2.2 Rear Panel Connector
POW R AC/DC Power Connector: All models
INPUT In ut Connector:
All models PR (Process) / ST (Strain)
OUTPUT 1 Based on one of the following models:
Relay SPDT
Solid State Relay
Pulse
OUTPUT 2 Based on one of the following models:
Relay SPDT
Solid State Relay
Pulse
OPTION Based on one of the following models:
RS-232C or RS-485 rogrammable
Excitation
Out ut 1 and 2 are for -AL Alarm O tion only.
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2.3 lectrical Installation
2.3.1 Power Connections
Caution: Do not connect ower to your device until you have com leted all
in ut and out ut connections. Failure to do so may result in injury!
Connect the main ower connections as shown in Figure 2.4.
Figure 2.4 Main Power Connections
Table 2.3 Fuse Requirements
FUS Connector Output Type For 115Vac For 230Vac DC
FUS 1 Power N/A 100 mA(T) 100 mA(T) 100 mA(T)
FUS 2 Power N/A N/A N/A 400 mA(T)
For the low voltage ower o tion, in order to maintain the same degree of
rotection as the standard high voltage in ut ower units (90 - 240 Vac),
always use a Safety Agency A roved DC or AC source with the same
Overvoltage Category and ollution degree as the standard AC unit
(90 - 240 Vac).
The Safety Euro ean Standard EN61010-1 for measurement, control,
and laboratory equi ment requires that fuses must be s ecified based on
IEC127. This standard s ecifies for a Time-lag fuse, the letter code “T”.
The above recommended fuses are of the ty e IEC127-2-sheet III. Be
aware that there are significant differences between the requirements
listed in the UL 248-14/CSA 248.14 and the IEC 127 fuse standards. As a
result, no single fuse can carry all a roval listings. A 1.0 Am IEC fuse
is a roximately equivalent to a 1.4 Am UL/CSA fuse. It is advised to
consult the manufacturer’s data sheets for a cross-reference.
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2.3.2 Process Current
The figure below shows the wiring hooku for Process Current 0 – 20 mA.
Figure 2.5 Process Current Wiring Hookup
(Internal and xternal xcitation)
2.3.3 Process Voltage
The figure below shows the wiring hooku for Process Voltage 0 – 100 mV,
0 – 1 V, 0 – 10 V.
Figure 2.6
a) Process Voltage Wiring Hookup b) Process Voltage Wiring Hookup
with Sensor xcitation without Sensor xcitation
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2.3.4 Strain Gauge
The figure below shows the wiring hooku for 4-wire bridge in ut.
Figure 2.7
a) 4-Wire Voltage/Bridge Input b) 4-Wire Bridge Input with
with Internal xcitation xternal xcitation Wiring
Wiring Hookup Hookup
In 4-Wire connections the voltage dro across long excitation lead wires of strain
gauge bridge may cause measurement errors. The out ut of a strain gauge
bridge also de ends on the stability of excitation voltage. To correct for voltage
dro and changes in excitation voltage, 6-wire in ut configuration and ratio
measurement are used.
In order for the Ratiometric to work ro erly, the External Excitation should
not dro below 4.6 Vdc.
The figure below shows 6-wire hooku for 6-wire bridge in ut.
Figure 2.8
a) 6-Wire Bridge Input with b) 6-Wire Bridge Input with
Internal xcitation and xternal xcitation and
Ratio Measurement Wiring Ratio Measurement Wiring
Hookup Hookup
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The figure below shows Voltage (bridge with am lified out ut) in ut with internal
excitation.
Figure 2.9 4-Wire Voltage Input (Bridge with Amplified Output)
with Internal xcitation
Where: +S: signal lus, -S: signal return, +Ext: excitation lus, -Ext: excitation return
+E: lus excitation sense, -E: minus excitation sense.
2.3.5 Wiring Outputs
This meter, if ordered with -AL Alarm O tion, has two, factory installed, out uts.
The SPDT Mechanical Relay, SPST Solid State Relay and Pulse Out ut
Connection are shown below.
Figure 2.10
a) Mechnical Relay and SSR b) Pulse and Analog Outputs
Outputs Wiring Hookup Wiring Hookup
Use co er conductors only
for ower connections.
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This device may have a rogrammable communication out ut. The RS-232 and
RS-485 Out ut Connection are shown below.
Figure 2.11
a) RS-232 Output Wiring Hookup b) RS-485 Output Wiring Hookup
This meter is ca able of su lying 5 or 10 Vdc sensor excitation. The excitation
out ut connection and location of S2 in selection jum er are shown below.
If your meter has an excitation o tion, then communication is not available.
Figure 2.12
a) xcitation Output b) Top View Location of S2
c) Top View Location of S2
on 1/8DIN Compact Unit
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Install jum ers according to the table below.
Table 2.4 Jumper Connections
Excitation Out ut S2
AB
10 V Close O en
5 V O en Close
Factory default is 10 V.

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PART 3
OPERATION: CONFIGURATION MODE
3.1 Introduction
The instrument has two different modes of o eration. The first, Run Mode, is
used to dis lay values for the Process Variable, and to dis lay or clear Peak
and Valley values. The other mode, Menu Configuration Mode, is used to
navigate through the menu o tions and configure the controller. Part 3 of this
manual will ex lain the Menu Configuration Mode. For your instrument to
o erate ro erly, the user must first " rogram" or configure the menu o tions.
Turning your Device On for the First Time
The device becomes active as soon as it is connected to a ower source. It
has no On or Off switch. The device at first momentarily shows the software
version number, followed by reset RST, and then roceeds to the Run Mode.
Table 3.1 Button Function in Configuration Mode
• To enter the Menu, the user must first ress abutton.
• Use this button to advance/navigate to the next menu item. The user can
navigate through all the to level menus by ressing a.
• While a arameter is being modified, ress ato esca e without saving
the arameter.
• Press the u bbutton to scroll through “flashing” selections. When a
numerical value is dis layed ress this key to increase value of a
arameter that is currently being modified.
• Holding the bbutton down for a roximately 3 seconds will s eed u the
rate at which the set oint value increments.
•
In the Run Mode ress bcauses the dis lay to flash the PEAK or GROSS
value – ress again to return to the Run Mode.
• Press the down cbutton to go back to a revious To Level Menu item.
• Press this button twice to reset the instrument to the Run Mode.
• When a numerical value is flashing (exce t set oint value) ress cto
scroll digits from left to right allowing the user to select the desired digit to
modify.
• When a set oint value is dis layed ress cto decrease value of a
set oint that is currently being modified. Holding the cbutton down for
a roximately 3 seconds will s eed u the rate at which the set oint
value is decremented.
• In the Run Mode ress ccauses the dis lay to flash the TARE value to
tare your reading (zeroing). Press again to return to the Run Mode.
• Press the enter dbutton to access the submenus from a To Level
Menu item.
• Press dto store a submenu selection or after entering a value — the
dis lay will flash a STRD message to confirm your selection.
• To reset flashing Peak or Valley ress d.
• In the Run Mode, ress dtwice to enable Standby Mode with
flashing STBY.
Reset: Exce t for Alarms, modifying any settings of the menu configuration
will reset the instrument rior to resuming Run Mode.
a
M NU
b
PK/GRS
(UP)
c
TAR
(DOWN)
d
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3.2 Menu Configuration
Figure 3.1 Flow Chart for ID and Set Points Menu

3.2.1 ID Number Menu
S ID M NU S L CTION IN CONFIGURATION S CTION FOR
NABL /DISABL OR CHANG ID COD .
If ID Code is Disabled or set as Default (0000) the menu will ski ID ste
to Set Point Menu.
If ID Code is set to Full Security Level and user attem ts to enter the
Main Menu, they will be rom ted for an ID Code.
If ID Code is set to Setpoint/ID Security Level and user attem ts to enter
the Configuration Menu, they will be rom ted for an ID Code.
NT RING YOUR NON-D FAULT FULL S CURITY ID NUMB R.
Press a1) Dis lay shows ID.
Press d2) Dis lay advances to ____.
Press b& c3) Press bto increase digit 0-9. Press cto activate next digit
(flashing). Continue to use band cto enter your 4-digit ID
Code.
Press d4) If the correct ID Code is entered, the menu will advance to
the Set oint 1 Menu, otherwise an error message ERRo will be
dis layed and the instrument will return to the Run Mode.
To change ID Code, see ID Menu in the Configuration section.
NT RING YOUR NON-D FAULT S TPOINT/ID S CURITY ID NUMB R.
Press a5) Dis lay shows SP1 Set oint 1 Menu.
Press a6) Dis lay shows SP2 Set oint 2 Menu.
Press a7) Dis lay shows ID ID Code Menu.
Press d8) Dis lay advances to ____.
Press b& c9) Use band cto change your ID Code.
Press d10) If correct ID Code is entered, the dis lay will advance to the
INPT In ut Menu, otherwise the error message ERRo will be
dis layed and the monitor will return to the Run Mode.
To revent unauthorized tam ering with the setu arameters, the
instrument rovides rotection by requiring the user to enter the ID Code
before allowing access to subsequent menus. If the ID Code entered
does not match the ID Code stored, the monitor res onds with an error
message and access to subsequent menus will be denied.
Use numbers that are easy for you to remember. If the ID Code is
forgotten or lost, call customer service with your serial number to access
and reset the default to 0000.
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3.2.2 Set Points Menu
S TPOINT 1:
Press a1) Press a, if necessary until SP1 rom t a ears.
Press d2) Dis lay shows revious value of “Set oint 1” with 1st digit
flashing.
Press b& c3) Press band cto increase or decrease Set oint 1
res ectively.
Holding b& cbuttons down for a roximately 3 seconds will s eed u the
rate at which the set oint value increments or decrements.
Press b& c 4) Continue to use band cto enter your 4-digit Set oint 1 value.
Press d5) Dis lay shows STRD stored message momentarily and then
advance to
SP2
only, if a change was made, otherwise ress a
to advance to
SP2
Set oint 2 Menu.
S TPOINT 2:
Press d6) Dis lay shows revious value of “Set oint 2” with 1st digit
flashing.
Press b& c7) Press band cto increase or decrease Set oint 2
res ectively.
Holding b& cbuttons down for a roximately 3 seconds will s eed u
the rate at which the set oint value increments or decrements.
Press d8) Dis lay shows STRD stored message momentarily and then
advances to CNFG only, if a change was made, otherwise ress a
to advance to CNFG Configuration Menu.
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3.2.3 Configuration Menu
Figure 3.2 Flow Chart for Configuration Menu
nter Configuration Menu:
Press a1) Press a, if necessary, until
CNFG
rom t a ear.
Press d2) Dis lay advance to
INPT
In ut Menu.
Press a3) Press and release ato scroll through all available menus of
Configuration section.
3.2.4 Input Type Menu
Figure 3.3 Flow Chart for Input Type Menu