NIVELCO THERMOPOINT TM-500 Owner's manual

THERMOPOINT
TM / J-500 / 600
Multipoint temperature transmitters
Manufacturer:
H-1043 Budapest, Dugonics u. 11.
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
sales
NIVELCO Process Control Co.
E-mail: @nivelco.com www.nivelco.com

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 5
1.1. APPLICATION ............................................................................................ 5
2. ORDER CODES............................................................................................... 6
3. TECHNICAL DATA.......................................................................................... 7
3.1. GENERAL DATA ......................................................................................... 7
3.2. ADDITIONAL DATA FOR EX APPROVED MODELS ............................................ 8
3.3. DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................. 9
3.4. ACCESSORIES......................................................................................... 10
4. INSTALLATION AND WIRING...................................................................... 10
4.1. WIRING................................................................................................... 11
4.2. CONDITIONS OF EX APPLICATION .............................................................. 11
5. PUTTING INTO OPERATION, PROGRAMMING ......................................... 12
5.1. MEASURING WITH THE SAP-300 DISPLAY MODULE.................................... 13
5.2. PROGRAMMING WITH THE SAP-300 DISPLAY MODULE................................ 15
5.2.1. Components of the programming interface ......................................................15
5.2.2. Menu structure ..................................................................................................16
5.3. PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES DESCRIPTION................................................. 17
5.3.1. Basic measurement settings.............................................................................17
5.3.1.1 Source of transmitted PV (Primary Value) ...........................................17
5.3.1.2 Temperature measurement unit ...........................................................17
5.3.1.3 Damping time........................................................................................17
5.3.2. Analogue output ................................................................................................18
5.3.2.1 Output current mode.............................................................................18
5.3.2.2 Output current value 4mA.....................................................................18
5.3.2.3 Output current value 20mA...................................................................18
5.3.2.4 Output current error mode ....................................................................19
5.3.2.5 Fixed output current..............................................................................19
5.3.3. Digital output .....................................................................................................19
HART short address.............................................................................................19
5.3.4. Service functions...............................................................................................20
5.3.4.1 Security codes ......................................................................................20
5.3.4.2 Loop current test...................................................................................20
5.3.4.3 Temperature simulation........................................................................21
5.3.4.4 Load default values...............................................................................22
5.3.4.5 Restart ..................................................................................................22
5.4. ERROR CODES .........................................................................................23
5.5. RS485 COMMUNICATION VIA MULTICONT PROCESS CONTROLLER..............24
5.5.1. Remote programming with HART protocol .......................................................24
5.5.2. Remote programming with MODBUS protocol .................................................25
6. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ......................................................................26
7. STORAGE.......................................................................................................26
8. WARRANTY ...................................................................................................26
9. MENU MAP.....................................................................................................27

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Thank you for choosing a NIVELCO instrument.
We are sure that you will be satisfied throughout its use!
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. APPLICATION
THERMOPOINT TM/J-500/600 series two-wire temperature transmitters are suitable for continuous multipoint temperature-measurement, -indication and
-transmission of normal and hazardous liquids, powders or granular solids. The sensor of the instrument is located in a rigid or flexible stainless steel tube, or an
antistatic plastic coated steel tube depending on the measured material and the insertion length. Insertion length and process connection of the instruments are as
per the order codes (see chapter 2). Intelligent electronics and HART communication provide application possibilities for many different tasks.

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2. ORDER CODES
Not all combinations possible!
THERMOPOINT multipoint temperature transmitters:
T - - - Ex
*
TYPE CODE PROBE /
PROCESS CONNECTION CODE HOUSING CODE NUMBER OF SENSORS CODE LENGTH CODE OUTPUT/EXCODE
Multipoint transmitter MRod 1” NPT AAluminium 5 1 1 1 m 1 HART 4
Rod M20x1,5 J Plastic 6** 2 2 2 m 2 HART / Ex iaD 5
Multipoint
transmitter + display J Cable 1 ½ ” BSP K 3 3 3 m 3 HART / Ex ia 6
Cable 1 ½” NPT E 4 4 4 m 4 HART / Ex tD 8
Coated cable 1 ½” BSP H 5 5 5 m 5
Coated cable 1 ½” NPT C 6 6 6 m 6
Rod 1” BSP R 7 7 7 m 7
8 8 8 m 8
9 9 9 m 9
10 A 10 m A
11 B . .
12 C . .
13 D . .
* The order code of an Ex version should end in “Ex”! 14 E . .
** Only normal or Ex ia version is available 15 F 30 m Z

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3. TECHNICAL DATA
3.1. GENERAL DATA
Type
RIGID TUBE VERSION
TR--,TA--,
TJ--
FLEXIBLE TUBE VERSION
TK--, TE--
FLEXIBLE,PLASTIC COATED TUBE VERSION
TH--, TC--
Nominal length 0.5 m … 4 m 2 m … 30 m 5 m … 30 m
Material of the tube Stainless steel: DIN 1.4571 Antistatic PE (CABELEC XS6114) coated steel
Max. medium pressure 2.5 MPa (25 bar) 1.6 MPa (16 bar) 0.3 MPa (3 bar)
Medium temperature -40 °C ... +125 °C -10 °C ... +85 °C
Measurement range -40 °C ... +125 °C -10 °C ... +85 °C
Resolution (digital) 0,1 °C
Material of wetted parts Stainless steel: DIN 1.4571 Stainless steel: DIN 1.4571 + Antistatic PE
Ambient temperature Plastic housing : -20 ºC … +65 ºC Aluminium housing: -30 ºC … +65 ºC with SAP-300 display module: -20 ºC … +65 ºC
Analogue 4mA
Digital HART communication (minimal loop resistance: 250 ohm)
Output
Display SAP-300 LCD
Error indication 3.8 mA
Output load Rt= (Ut– 12.5V) / 0.004 A, Ut= power supply voltage
Power supply Ex type: 12.5 V … 30 VDC Normal type: 12V….36 VDC
Electrical protection Class III.
Ingress protection IP 67
Process connection As per order codes
Electrical connection M 20 x1.5 cable gland, outer diameter of the cable: ∅6 …∅12 mm, wire cross section max.1.5 mm2
Housing Aluminium (paint coated EN AC-42000) or plastic (PBT)
Mass 1.7 kg + tube: 0.6 kg/m 2.9 kg + tube: 0.3 kg/m + 3 kg 2.9 kg + tube: 0.7 kg/m

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3.2. ADDITIONAL DATA FOR EX APPROVED MODELS
Type
TR-5-6 EX TR-6-6 EX
TA-5-6 EX TA-6-6 EX
TJ-5-6 EX TJ-6-6 EX
TK-5-6 EX TK-6-6 EX
TE-5-6 EX TE-6-6 EX
TH-5-5 EX
TC-5-5 EX
TH-5-8 EX
TC-5-8 EX
Ex marking II1G Ex ia IIB T6..T4 II 1 D Ex iaD A20/A21 IP67 T85°C II 1 D Ex ta/tb IIIC T85°C Da IP67
Ex electrical data in case
of Ex ia and iaD models Uimax = 30 V Iimax = 80 mA Pimax = 0.8 W Ci< 30 nF Li< 100 μH Uimax < 30 V Iimax < 200 mA
Electrical protection Class III.
Ingress protection IP 67
Process connection As per order codes
Cable gland M20x1.5 cable gland
Cable diameter Ø 7 …13 mm
Electrical connection Wire cross section: 0.5…1.5 mm2

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3.3. DIMENSIONS
FOR SOLIDS FOR LIQUIDS
TH--,TC--TK--,TE--TR--,TA--,
TJ--
POSITION OF SENSORS IN STANDARD VERSION*
89
1 1/2" BSP
1 1/2" NPT
43
M16
16
119
Insertion length as per order code
89
119
43
1 1/2" BSP
1 1/2" NPT
Insertion length as per order code
89
119
1" BSP
M20x1,5
1" NPT
12
Insertion length as per order code
1m
Nominal length from
5m up to 10m
2m
Nominal length from
11m u p to 30m
Nominal length
200
Number of sensors from 1 up to 15 pcs
* Different scale is available in case of special orders

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3.4. ACCESSORIES
User’s and programming manual,
Warranty Card,
Declaration of Conformity,
2 pcs M20x1.5 cable gland.
4. INSTALLATION AND WIRING
During the installation the following instructions should be taken into consideration:
Depending on the thermal characteristics of the measured material the sensor should be installed proper distance from the silo wall,
Depending on the cross section of the silo several sensors should be installed,
In case of temperature measurement of granular solids static data of the silo roof should be checked and if necessary proper mechanical solution should be
performed to relieve the roof.
Place of the installation should be selected to provide proper place allowing easy access for installation, calibration and monitoring.
Instruments can be equipped with flange or threaded connection according to the process connection selection.
Housing of the instrument can be rotated. After the installation turn the housing to the best position for reading display.

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4.1. WIRING
The transmitter is designed to operate in 2-wire systems with 12…30 V DC power supply
voltage. Resistance of the units in the loop current depends on the applied supply voltage.
Shielded cable should be used for wiring.
Screw terminals can be accessed after removing the housing cover and the display module
(if there is).
The unit should be grounded by the grounding screw.
The unit should be connected to the 3 (+U) and 4 (-U) terminals.
Power on the instrument following the wiring. Necessary programming can be done.
After wiring and programming ensure proper sealing and closing of the cover.
RELAY
Display unit
connector
4...20 mA loop current
and supply (HART)
GND
1/2” NPT1/2” NPT
M20x1.5
M20x1.5
I
23456
3 4
1
!
The instrument may be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD) via its terminal, thus apply the precautions commonly used to avoid electrostatic
discharge e.g. by touching a properly grounded point before removing the cover of the enclosure.
4.2. CONDITIONS OF EX APPLICATION
Intrinsically safe units should be powered by intrinsically safe [Ex ia IIB] certified and approved devices.
Flameproof housing version multipoint temperature transmitters should be operated only with approved devices in accordance to the specified
parameters in the technical data table.
The instrument should be grounded by its grounding screw to the EP system.
Heat-resistance of the cable insulation must meet the ambient temperature requirements of the application place.
The parameters of the sealing ring in respect of chemical and flameproofness shall be observed as specified in the instruction manual.
Multipoint temperature transmitters for solids have a measuring (medium) temperature range between -10 ºC and +85 ºC.
Plastic electronic housing could be charged statically, cleaning of these units are allowed only with a wet rag.

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5. PUTTING INTO OPERATION, PROGRAMMING
THERMOPOINT TM_ / TJ_-500 (600) instruments can be adjusted and programmed with SAP-300
display unit.
Without SAP-300 the following LEDs can be seen :
VALID Indicates the measuring capability of the unit. If lit, the input signal is stabilised.
If blinking, the input signal is changing.
COM Indicates digital (HART) communication. During Remote programming LEDs are
continuously illuminated.
When SAP-300 display is present, LEDs are not visible; functions are taken over by the display. In default
state SAP display shows the table of the measured temperature values (see chapter 5.1)
Programming is supported by a text-based menu. Navigation is done by using the
E
/ / /
buttons.
The instrument can operate without the SAP-300 module as well. Programming can be done only by using
SAP-300 display module locally or by HART (REMOTE PROGRAMMING) communication system
remotely.
The SAP-300 is a 64x128 dot-matrix LCD display which can be plugged into the transmitter. (Universal –
usable
in other NIVELCO devices as well – provided that the system software supports SAP-300.)
Warning!
The SAP-300 module is based on LCD technology, so please make sure it is not exposed to permanent heat
or direct sunlight, in order to avoid damage of the display unit. If the instrument cannot be protected against
direct sunlight or high temperature that is beyond the standard operating temperature range of the SAP-300,
please do not leave the SAP display in the instrument.

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5.1. MEASURING WITH THE SAP-300 DISPLAY MODULE
Elements of the display:
1, Measured temperature values. According to the increasing number from the top to the bottom and from left to
right. Instrument can operate with maximum 15 sensors. 6 horizontal lines indicate the lack or the error of the sensor.
The #1 sensor is the closest to the electronic housing, the following sensors are tagged with the next numbers
increasingly. The last numbered sensor is at the bottom. The last measured value is indicated by inverse inscription.
The device moves on the next sensor value approximately in every 1 sec.
2, Indication of simulation. In this case the display and output show the values of the simulation and not the
measured value.
3, Dimension of the measured values.
4, Indication of Menu Lock: If key symbol is visible, the unit is protected with a password. When entering the menu,
the instrument asks for the correct password. If REM message is visible, the instrument is in remote programming
mode and the menu cannot be accessed.
7
5, Source of transmitted PV (Primary Value). (see 5.3.1.1)
PV is the average of the measured temperatures.
PV is the maximal value of the measured temperatures. In the 8th cell between brackets there is the number of the (first) sensor measuring the
maximum temperature.
PV is the measured temperature of a selected sensor. The number of the selected sensor is between <> marks.
6, Calculated value of the output current. After the dimension, the mode of current output is indicated by inverse inscription:
Manual mode (see 5.3.2.1)
Analogue transmission reacts to a programmed failure condition if an upper or lower fault current is programmed.
HART address, which is not 0, so 4mA overwrites the output current (see 5.3.3)
Any possible errors during measurement are shown in the lower part of the display.
7, Average of measured values.
8, Maximum of the measured values and place (first occurrence) of the maximal value.

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Information displays
Press button to cycle between the information displays.
1. The general information display (DEV. INFO): overall running time (OV. RUN TIME), run time
after power on (RUN TIME), type of interface (INTERFACE).
2. Sensor information: number of the temperature sensors in the probe (TOTAL SENSOR
COUNT), number of the highest numbered sensor (RANGE).
3. Information of HART communication (Short address, Manufacturer ID, Device Type-code,
Rx-Tx message counters – for debugging).
The informative display switches back to main screen after 30 seconds.
By pressing the button the user can get back to main screen at any time.
Pressing the
E
button in any of the displays the user can entering the menu. After exiting the menu
always the main screen will be shown.

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5.2. PROGRAMMING WITH THE SAP-300 DISPLAY MODULE
When entering the menu the instrument makes a copy of the actual parameters, all changes are done to this duplicated parameter set. During programming the
instrument keeps measuring and transmitting with the current (and intact) parameter set. After exiting the menu the instrument replaces the original parameters with
the new parameter set and will measure according to the new parameters. This means that the change of the parameters does not become immediately effective
when pressing the
E
button!
Entering the menu can be done by pressing the
E
button, while exiting the menu can be done by pressing the button.
If the instrument is left in programming mode after 30 minutes it will automatically return to measuring mode and all changes will be unsaved. If the SAP-300 is
removed, the instrument immediately exits from the menu and all changes will be unsaved.
As programming with SAP-300 (manual programming) and HART (remote mode) programming is not possible at the same time, use only one programming method
at one time. Measured values can be read out through HART at any time.
5.2.1. Components of the programming interface
The parameters of the instrument are grouped according to their functions. The programming interface consists of lists, dialog windows, edit windows and report
windows.
Lists
Navigation between the lines of a list can be done by pressing / buttons. Pressing the
E
button
activates a list item. Selected list item is marked with inverse colour. Exit from a list by pressing the button.
Menu list
Menu list is a specialized list. Its characteristic is that upon selecting a list item we directly get into another list,
and these lists are opening from each other in different levels. The menu header (1) helps to navigate.
Entering the menu can be done by pressing the
E
button. Navigation between the menu items can be done
by pressing the / buttons. Enter to the selected menu by pressing the
E
button. The selected list item
is marked with inverse colour.
Exit from a submenu with button. Pressing the button in the main menu will exit programming mode and
the instrument will return to measuring mode.

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Dialog window
The system sends messages or warnings using dialog windows. These usually can be acknowledged by
pressing the button or the user can choose between two options (usually YES or NO) by pressing /
buttons. In some cases to correct an error one of the parameters has to be changed!
Edit window
An edit window is used for modifying a numeric parameter value. The selected character can be changed
using the / buttons. The cursor can be moved to left, using the button.
The direction of the cursor movement through the digits is right to left. Changed value can be validated by
pressing the
E
button. The software checks if the entered value is appropriate, exiting the edit window is only
possible after entering a correct value. If the entered value is uninterpretable the software sends an error
message in the bottom line (1) of the display.
Edit window – button combinations
In the edit window the following button combinations are available:
1. Recalling the parameters to the state before editing ( + , pressed for 3 secs.);
2. Recalling default parameters ( + , pressed for 3 secs.);
3. Inserting (currently) measured value to the edit window ( + , pressed for 3 secs.)
Only for certain parameters!
5.2.2. Menu structure
Main menu
BASIC SETUP Parameter group of the basic measurement parameters
OUTPUT SETUP Parameter group of the output parameters
SERVICE Service functions, calibration, test and simulation

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5.3. PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES DESCRIPTION
5.3.1. Basic measurement settings
5.3.1.1 Source of transmitted PV (Primary Value)
Parameter: P01: a
Menu path: BASIC SETUP / PRIMARY VALUE Default value: AVERAGE
Description: The selected value will be the base of the analogue and the digital (HART) transmitted Primary Value.
AVERAGE
SELECTED SENSOR
MAXIMUM
All sensor data can be queried digitally, but the transmitted Primary Value can be selected in this Parameter.
5.3.1.2 Temperature measurement unit
Parameter: P02: a
Menu path: BASIC SETUP/ UNIT/ TEMPERATURE UNIT Default value: ºC
Description: Dimension of the temperature measurement:
ºC
ºF
5.3.1.3 Damping time
Parameter: P20
Menu path: BASIC SETUP / DAMPING TIME Default value: 0 sec
Description: Damping time is used to damp the unwanted fluctuations of the output and display.
If the measured temperature changes rapidly the new value will settle with 1% accuracy after this set time.

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5.3.2. Analogue output
5.3.2.1 Output current mode
Parameter: P12: b
Menu path: OUTPUT SETUP / ANALOG OUTPUT / CURRENT MODE Default value: AUTO
Description: Transmission mode of the current output [AUTO, MANUAL]
AUTO The output current is calculated from the Primary Value (P01: a), output is active.
MANUAL The output current is fixed at a constant (set) value. In this mode the setting of the error current is irrelevant.
The set (current) value overwrites the 4mA output of HART multidrop mode!
5.3.2.2 Output current value 4mA
Parameter: P10
Menu path: OUTPUT SETUP / ANALOG OUTPUT / 4mA VALUE Default value: -10 (ºC)
Description: Transmitted value is assigned to 4mA output current.
The transmitted value is in accordance to the Primary Value (P01: a). The assignation can be (normal) when the change of the measured
value and change of the output current are the same, or it can be reversed (inverse operation).
5.3.2.3 Output current value 20mA
Parameter: P11
Menu path: OUTPUT SETUP / ANALOG OUTPUT / 20mA VALUE Default value: +85 (ºC)
Description: Transmitted value is assigned to 20mA output current.
The transmitted value is in accordance to the Primary Value (P01: a). The assignation can be (normal) when the change of the measured
value and change of the output current are the same, or it can be reversed (inverse operation).

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5.3.2.4 Output current error mode
Parameter: P12: a
Menu path: OUTPUT SETUP / ANALOG OUTPUT / ERROR MODE Default value: 22mA
Description: Error indication on the current output:
OFF Error indication is OFF. The device transmits in accordance to the last calculation.
3.8 mA In case of error, the output current gets 3.8 mA.
22 mA In case of error, the output current gets 22 mA
Warning! This error indication is active unless the failure is fixed, or until the failure terminates! The Manual mode and the HART mode
overwrites the error current.
5.3.2.5 Fixed output current
Parameter: P08
Menu path: OUTPUT SETUP / ANALOG OUTPUT / MANUAL VALUE Default value: 4mA
Description: Parameter for setting the fixed output current.
Values between 3.8 and 20.5 can be entered. The output current will be set to the entered value and analogue transmission will be
suspended. The set (current) value overwrites the 4mA output of HART multidrop mode. (see 5.3.2.1)
5.3.3. Digital output
HART short address
Parameter: P19
Menu path: OUTPUT SETUP / SERIAL OUTPUT / ADDRESS Default value: 01
Description: HART short address
The short address can be set between 0 and 15. If there is only one device, the short address can be 0, and this case the device transmits
4-20mA on its output. In Multidrop (if there are more than one device) mode short address should differ from zero, and this case the output
current is fixed to 4mA. The fixed 4mA output can be overwritten as described in chapter 5.3.2.5.

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5.3.4. Service functions
5.3.4.1 Security codes
User security code
Parameter: --
Menu path: SERVICE / SECURITY / USER LOCK
Description: Setting or unlocking the user security code.
The instrument can be protected against unauthorized programming with a 4 digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) code.
If either of the digits differs from 0 the code is active. If zero is specified, then the secret code has been deleted!
In case of Active code, this code is requested at menu entry.
Service code
Parameter: --
Menu path: SERVICE / SECURITY / SERVICE LOCK
Description: Setting of the service code (only for trained personnel!)
5.3.4.2 Loop current test
Parameter: P80
Menu path: SERVICE / OUTPUT TEST / ANALOG OUTPUT
Description: Loop current test (mA)
Entering to this parameter the display and the output show the current value according to the actual measured value. In test mode values
between 3.9 and 20.5 can be entered into this parameter. The output current will be set to the entered value. The measured current on the
output should be equal to the set value.
In test mode a dialog window warns the user of the fixed output current until the user exits the warning message window. Exiting can be
done by pressing the
E
button.