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c2.3. Functional description of the EXA
00400 instrument
The EXA 00400 is a real-time microprocessor
operated transmitter system. It uses a
dedicated micro-controller with exclusively
developed softare to perform all functions
necessary in such a system. The input and
output functions are concentrated in the
analogue section of the instrument. Even these
functions are operated through special
interfaces designed to give a minimum of
interference problems to the digital functions.
The digitl and logic functons, including the
energising of the output relays, are designed to
operate securely. The instrument features two
separate analogue output signals to industry
stndards.
The outut contacts are voltage-free relay
switches which can be used as simple process
alarms or to control a process. The EXA gives
you two pre-defined process alarms (one high,
one low), a wash contact and a "FAIL"-
contact. All contacts are signalled on the front
by red LED's.
The unique "FAll-contact gives a warning
when the system has found a fault in the
measuring loop. The wash-contact is designed
to control the cleaning of the sensor on site. It
is driven by the wash-timer.
By using non-volatile memory (EEPROM) for
the essential information the operating
parameters are fixed in memory without the
need for a battery.
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The softare for the EXA system is designed
with the user in mind. It uses a simple step by
step, question and answer style to
communicate with the operator by giving
messages on the second line of the display and
also indicating which keys should be pressed in
a special display field.
The user-interface is simplified to a basic set of
6 keys' accessible through the flexible window
cover. The keys are scanned continuously and
actions are taken immediately. An extensive
checking of limiting values and parameters is
implemented in the softare. When limits are
exceeded, an error message is shown on the
display and when significant for the reliability
the FAIL-contact is switched too.
The transmitter can be powered from AC or
DC voltages. The AC voltage has wide
tolerances (+ 15%/-20%) e.g. the 230 Volt
version can be powered from sources between
176 and 264 Volt at 50 or 60Hz.
The 24 Volt DC version is included to facilitate
mobile installation or powering from batteries.
The rugged housing is designed for outdoor
use (IP 65). In addition to that it is shaped in a
way that indoor panel mounting is also possible
(DIN size 144 x 144 mm). The optional
mounting brackets are used for all mounting
methods.
The commissioning of the instrument can be
performed on site or in advance. A three level
operating system keeps the approach clear and
distinguishes between every day operation and
maintenance against one time operations like
commissioning and fine-tuning. All this makes
the EXA 00400 operate like a normal
analogue transmitter with a number of
additional functions. These extra functions are
only possible by using a micro-controller at the
heart of the system.
FEATURES:
Built-in barometric air pressure compen-
sation
Simplified calibration in air or water
Simple range adaptation
Accurate temperature measurement with
Pt1 000
Accurate temperature compensation
algorithm
A HOLD function for the outputs
Output contacts for alarming or process
control
Dual analogue output signals: mA and mV
Built-in wash timer for cleaning purposes
Protection against unauthorized access to
the Maintenance, Commissioning or
Service level by a passcode.
Programmable salinity compensation.