Omega SBR-EW100 User manual

IMSBR08-E2
SBR-EW100/EW180
Recorder
Communication Interface
User's Manual

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the RKC SBR-EW100/EW180 Recorder.
This user’s manual describes the functions of the Ethernet interface and the RS-422A/485 communication
interface. To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly before beginning operation.
After reading the manual, keep it in a convenient location for quick reference whenever a question arises during
operation.
The following five manuals, including this one, are provided as manuals for the SBR-EW100/EW180 Recorder.
Please read all of them.
The figures used in this manual are mostly of the SBR-EW100. If you are using the SBR-EW180, refer to the
figuresforreference.
• Manual
Manual Title Manual No. Description
SBR-EW100 Recorder IMSBR06-E( ) Explains the basic operations of the SBR-EW100
Operation Guide recorder.
SBR-EW180 Recorder IMSBR09-E( ) Explains the basic operations of the SBR-EW180
Operation Guide recorder.
SBR-EW100 Recorder IMSBR07-E( ) Explains all the functions and procedures of the
User’s Manual SBR-EW100 recorder excluding the communication
functions.
SBR-EW180 Recorder IMSBR10-E( ) Explains all the functions and procedures of the
User’s Manual SBR-EW180 recorder excluding the communication
functions.
Notes
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of continuing improvements to
the instrument’s performance and functions. The figures given in this manual may differ from those that actually
appear on your screen.
• Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents.
However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact your nearest RKC dealer as
listed on the back cover of this manual.
• Copying or reproducing all or any part of the contents of this manual without the permission of RKC is strictly
prohibited.
• The TCP/IP software of this product and the document concerning the TCP/IP software have been
developed/created by based on the BSD Networking Software, Release 1.
Revisions
• 1stEdition April 2005
• 2ndEdition January2006
2nd Edition : January 2006
All Rights Reserved, Copyright © 2005

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trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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• For purposes of this manual, the TM and ® symbols do not accompany their respective trademark names or
registeredtrademarknames.
• Other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Functional Enhancement of the SBR-EW100 Recorder
Functions have been added or modified on the SBR-EW100 Recorder since system version 1.11. You can
check the system version on the system display. For details, see the SBR-EW100 User's Manual
(IMSBR07-E( ) ).
Suffix Code Added or Modified Functions Reference
Section 4.4: SA command
Section 4.4: TD command
Section 4.5: XN command
Section 4.5: YS command
Section 3.2
Section 2.5
(Changed)Expanded the selectable range of alarm values during linear
scaling (including 1-5V and SQRT) to −5% to 105% of the scale.
(Changed)The procedure to set the start/end date and time of Daylight
Saving Time (DST) has been changed. The TD command
can be used on the SBR-EW100 and the SBR-EW180 with
system version 1.11. The SS command can be used on the
SBR-EW180 with system version 1.02 or earlier.
(Added) The print/display format of the date can be changed.
(Changed)Modbus slave protocol can be used.
Two-wire sstem.
(Changed)Users with the same user name cannot be registered.
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How to Use This Manual
Structure of the Manual
This user’s manual consists of the following sections.
Chapter 1 Overview of the Communication Functions
Gives an overview of the communication functions.
Chapter 2 Using the Ethernet Interface (/C7 Option)
Explains the specifications of the Ethernet interface and how to use the interface.
Chapter 3 Using the RS-422A/485 Communication Interface (/C3 Option)
Explains the specifications of the RS-422A/485 communication interface and how to use the interface.
Chapter 4 Commands
Explains each command that is available.
Chapter 5 Responses
Explains the responses that the recorder returns and the output format of the setup data and
measured/computed data.
Chapter 6 Status Information
Explains the registers that indicate the recorder statuses.
Appendix
Provides an ASCII character code table, flow charts for outputting data from the recorder, login procedure,
and a list of error messages.
Index
Index of contents.

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Conventions Used in This Manual
• Unit
• k: Denotes 1000. Example: 5 kg, 100 kHz
• K: Denotes 1024. Example: 640 KB
• Note
The following markings are used in this manual.
Improper handling or use can lead to injury to the user or damage to the instrument.
This symbol appears on the instrument to indicate that the user must refer to the user’s
manual for special instructions. The same symbol appears in the corresponding place
in the user’s manual to identify those instructions. In the manual, the symbol is used in
conjunction with the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION.”
WARNING Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause serious or fatal injury to the
user, and precautions that can be taken to prevent such occurrences.
CAUTION Calls attentions to actions or conditions that could cause light injury to the user or
damage to the instrument or user’s data, and precautions that can be taken to prevent
suchoccurrences.
Note Callsattention to information that isimportant for proper operation ofthe instrument.
• Bold Characters
Bold characters are mainly characters and numbers that appear on the display.
• Subheadings
On pages that describe the operating procedures in Chapter 2 and 3, the following symbols are used to
distinguishthe proceduresfromtheir explanations.
Explanation This subsection describes the setup parameters and the limitations on the procedures.
Procedure Follow the numbered steps. All procedures are written with inexperienced users in
mind; depending on the operation, not all steps need to be taken.
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Names of Parts and Basic Key Operations
Display and Keys
You use the panel keys and the display to configure the communication functions. For a description of other parts
of the recorder, see section 3.1 in the Recorder User’s Manual.
(The figure below is of the SBR-EW100 Recorder.)
Display
Front Rear Panel
Keys
Power
switch
Optional terminal block
RS-422A/485
communication
terminals
Ethernet port
Indicator
Keys
RCD key
Starts/stops recording.
MENU key
Hold this key down for 3 seconds to enter Setting mode. Hold this key down for
3 seconds also to exit from Setting mode.
DISP key
Switches the screen in the main display.
FUNC key
Used when executing manual printout, message printout, etc.
DISP MENU key
Hold this key down for 3 seconds to switch to the data display
setup screen. Hold this key down for 3 seconds also to exit
from the data display setup screen.
FEED key
Feeds the chart paper.
CHARACTER Key: Changes the character type when entering a character. Press
this key while holding down the SHIFT key to switch the character type in reverse
order.
UP/DOWN Key: Switches the setup item or the value.
Press this key while holding down the SHIFT key to switch the setup item
or the value in reverse order.
LEFT/RIGHT Key: Moves the cursor to the right when entering a value
or character. Press this key while holding down the SHIFT key to move
the cursor to the left..
SHIFT Key: Used with the key, key, or the
CHARACTER key.
ENTER Key: Confirms the setup item or value.
CH UP key
Switches the displayed channel.
(when manual switching is specified)
RCD MENU FEED CH UP FUNC MENU DISP
1
CHARACTER ESC/? SHIFT
<During normal operation>
ESC Key: Cancels the operation.
When pressed with the SHIFT key, the display of the comment
on the setting turns ON/OFF.
<While setting functions, when the FUNC key/DISP MENU key is pressed>

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Basic Key Operations
This section describes basic operations on the front panel keys to change various settings.
• Execution Modes
The recorder has the following execution modes.
• Operation mode: A mode used to perform recording and monitoring.
•
Setting mode : A mode used to set the input range, alarms, chart speed, and other parameters.
• Basic Setting mode: A mode used to set the basic specifications of functions with the recording operation
stopped.
* In the explanation of commands in (chapter 4), Run mode collectively refers to Operation mode and
Setting mode.
Settings related to communications are configured in Basic Setting mode. You cannot enter Basic Setting
mode while the recorder is recording or while computation is in progress on the computation function (/M1
option).
• Entering Basic Setting Mode
Hold down the
MENU
key for 3 seconds.
The Setting mode display appears.
Set=Range
Input range and s
The panel keys are set to the functions marked above the keys as shown below.
RCD MENU FEED CH UP FUNC MENU DISP
1
CHARACTER ESC/? SHIFT
Hold down both the (
DISP
) key and the (
FUNC
) key for 3 seconds.
The Basic Setting mode display appears. The top and bottom lines are the setup item and comment,
respectively. The section that is blinking in the setup item that you change. In this manual, the section that
you change appears shaded.
The comment line shows useful information such as a description of the setup item and the range of selectable
values. Read the comment and change the items as necessary.
The item to be controlled blinks.
Setup item
Comment
Basic=Alarm
Auxiliary alarm
• Selecting the Setup Item and Value
The selected item change each time you press the (
DISP
) key. The selected item change in reverse
order if you press the (
DISP
) while holding down the SHIFT (
FEED
) key.
Selections
Basic=Ethernet
This manual denotes the operation of pressing a key while holding down the SHIFT (
FEED
) key as
SHIFT + the other key (for example: SHIFT + key).
After you make a selection, press the (
CH UP
) key. The next screen appears. When the Setting
Complete screen appears, the changed item is applied.
Ethernet host
Setting complete
• Using the ESC Key
If you press the ESC (
MENU
1
) key, the operation is cancelled, and the display returns to a higher level
menu. If you do not show the Setting Complete screen, the changes you made up to that point are discarded.
You can show and hide the comment on the bottom line by pressing the ESC (
MENU
1
) key while holding
down the SHIFT (
FEED
) key.

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• Entering Values
Use the key or SHIFT + key to move the cursor. Use the key or SHIFT +
key to change a digit value. You repeat these steps to enter the value.
SHIFT key + key
key
Target digit
A=000.000.000.000
SHIFT key + key
key
A=000.000.000.000
When you press the key, the change is applied and the next setup item is displayed.
• Entering Characters
Use the key or SHIFT + key to move the cursor.
Use the CHARACTER key or SHIFT + CHARACTER key to select the character type. Use
the key or SHIFT + key to select a character. You repeat these steps to set the character
string.
Select the character type
CHARACTER key or
SHIFT key + CHARACTER key
Cursor
Host=ABCDefgh2004
CHR:A-Z
The character type changes in the following order: uppercase alphabet, lowercase alphabet, numbers, and
symbols.
key
SHIFT key + key
Host=ABCDefgh2004
CHR:A-Z
When you press the key, the change is applied and the next screen is displayed.
Inserting Characters
Press the CHARACTER key or SHIFT + CHARACTER key to show Ins DISP and then press
the key. A space for one character is inserted. Enter the character.
Deleting a Character
Press the CHARACTER key or SHIFT + CHARACTER key to show Del DISP and then press
the key. The character is deleted.
Deleting an Entire Character String
Press the CHARACTER key or SHIFT + CHARACTER key to show Clear DISP and then
press the key. The entire character string is deleted.
Copying & Pasting a Character String
Show the copy source character string.
Press the CHARACTER key or SHIFT + CHARACTER key to show Copy DISP and then
press the key. The character string is saved to the memory.
Show the copy destination.
Press the CHARACTER key or SHIFT + CHARACTER key to show Paste DISP and then
press the key. The character string is pasted.
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• Exiting from Basic Setting Mode
Press the ESC key several times to return to the Basic= screen.
Press the key or SHIFT + key to select End and then press the key.
The setup save screen appears.
Basic=End
Save Setting
Press the key to select Store and then press the key.
The setting is applied and the Operation mode screen appears.
If you select Abort and press the key, the setting is discarded and the Operation mode screen appears.
End=Store
Save settings and
Names of Parts and Basic Key Operations