Monarch-instrument DC 2000 User Manual

Data-Chart Data-Chart Data-Chart Data-Chart Data-Chart ® 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000Paperless RecorderMONARCH INSTRUMENT Instruction Manual15 Columbia

Page 1-2Chapter 1 General Description1.1 Recorder DescriptionThe Solid State Data Recorder is a Paperless Recording instrument. Data is stored on ei

Page 5-34Chapter 5 ProgrammingTo set record rates use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Record Rate” on the menu and pressENTER. There

Page 5-35Chapter 5 Programming5.7.7 Disk Full AlarmIt is possible to set a threshold to indicate when the disk is full. The indication is via a pop-

Page 5-36Chapter 5 Programming5.7.9 Save ConFiGuration FileThis function permits the saving of the unit configuration to the disk for later retrieval

Page 5-37Chapter 5 ProgrammingTo enter a filename use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Filename” and press ENTER. You willbe presented

Page 5-38Chapter 5 Programming5.9 DIGITAL I/OThe Digital I/O (Relay Outputs, Optocoupled inputs) option must be fitted in order for the following to

Page 5-39Chapter 5 Programming5.9.1.4 Selecting and Programming ReflashUse the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Reflash” and press ENTER.

Page 5-40Chapter 5 Programming5.9.2.4 Alarm AcknowledgeThe external event can be used as an Alarm Acknowledge. This has the same effect as pushing t

Page 5-41Chapter 5 Programming5.10 COM PORTSThe Com Ports Menu selection, in the Program Menu, allows the user to select and set up the communicatio

Page 5-42Chapter 5 ProgrammingTo set up Demand Data, use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Demand data” and pressENTER to get the follo

Page 5-43Chapter 5 Programming5.10.1.5 EthernetThis option allows the user to configure the unit for Ethernet connection. To set up the Ethernet opt

Chapter 1 General DescriptionPage 1-31.1.3.1 Display MenuThe Display Menu is accessed by pressing the Display button (DISPL) on the Command Button B

Page 5-44Chapter 5 Programming5.10.3 Modem SetupThis menu option allows the user to enable and set up a modem string for a modem connected to the R

Page 5-45Chapter 5 ProgrammingRefer to the modem manual for other modems. The modem needs to be set up as follows.Operation Rockwell etc. U

Page 5-46Chapter 5 ProgrammingUse the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to select which passcode you want to enter and press the ENTERbutton. The display

Page 5-47Chapter 5 Programming5.11.4 Printer OutThis option allows the user to configure the Parallel Printer Port to print point data and/or events

Page 5-48Chapter 5 ProgrammingFor example, with the options stated below, you would get a printout similar to the following:Data print data=YESEvents

SAFETY NOTICE This Safety Notice has been included to emphasize the DANGER OF HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES on the REAR TERMINAL PANEL of your instrument. USE

Chapter 6 Calibration6.1 Introduction ...

Chapter 6 CalibrationPage 6-16.1 IntroductionThis chapter includes the procedures to calibrate the Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) circuit board a

Page 1-4Chapter 1 General Description1.2 Recording OptionsThe Recorder can be ordered with one of three storage mediums: a standard PC compatible fl

Chapter 6 CalibrationPage 6-26.3 Scale CalibrationThe Recorder menu supports full calibration for the voltage and current input ranges of the instru

Chapter 6 CalibrationPage 6-3Figure 6-1CalibrationResistorConnection6.4 RTD Current CalibrationThe ADC current source is used for RTD measurements a

Chapter 7 Get Data Software7.1 Overview ...

Chapter 7 Get Data SoftwarePage 7-17.1 OverviewThe Get Data Software is a 16 bit software package that runs under the Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows

Chapter 7 Get Data SoftwarePage 7-27.3.1.2 Export Dialog Box7.3.1.2.1 Start Date and TimeSelect the time to start exporting data, thus allowing par

Chapter 7 Get Data SoftwarePage 7-3The thumb button shows where the visible part of the object is relative to the beginning and end.Every time the ob

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Chapter 1 General DescriptionPage 1-51.4 SpecificationsOPERATINGInput Signals DC Voltage: Linear, Industrial square root, LogarithmicFull scale ran

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Page 1-6Chapter 1 General DescriptionDISPLAYDisplay Type Mono CCFL backlit STN Liquid Crystal Display (5.0 inch) with touchscreen control.Resolution

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SAFETY NOTICE This Safety Notice has been included to emphasize the danger of hazardous voltages on the REAR TERMINAL PANEL of your instrument. USE

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DATA-CHART® LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT MONARCH INTERNATIONAL, INC. (SELLER) SELLER warrants new hardware products to be free from any defect in mat

RETURN AUTHORIZATION All equipment and/or parts to be returned to Monarch Instrument, for repair or credit, must have a Monarch Return Merchandise

PACKING INSTRUCTIONS Instruments that are to be returned to the factory for repairs or credit must be packed according to the following instruction

1071-4882-116Printed in the U.S.A.© Monarch Instrument 2002 all rights reserved

Chapter 2 Installation/Wiring2.1 Equipment Handling ...

Page 2-1Chapter 2 Installation and WiringCHAPTER 2This chapter provides information and procedures on installing and wiring the Recorder. Included a

Page 2-2Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring2.2 InstallationThe instrument is intended to operate in the following environment:Indoor Use OnlyInstallati

Page 2-3Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring2.2.1 Panel MountingThe Recorder should be mounted in a vertical panel to ensure proper operation. Ensure yo

Page 2-4Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring2.2.1.5 With the Recorder held firmly in place against the panel, install one of the locking bar assemblies

Page 2-5Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring2.3 Wiring Specifications and Procedures2.3.1 Power RequirementsThe Recorder operates on any voltage from

Page 2-6Chapter 2 Installation and WiringThis unit is equipped with an AC mains fuse internally. If this fuse should blow, it generally indicates a

Page 2-7Chapter 2 Installation and WiringThe Recorder accepts up to six direct inputs. Input connection is via plug in screw terminal connectors on

Page 2-8Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring2.3.4 Relay Output, Contact Input WARNINGTo prevent the possibiltiy of electrical shock, use extreme cauti

Page 2-9Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring2.4 Serial Interface OptionData can be accessed to download Configuration files or Data files using the RS23

Page 2-10Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring2.5 Ethernet OptionThe 10BaseT Ethernet option allows direct connection to a LAN or WAN and the standard TC

Chapter 3 Getting Started3.1 Moving About the Screen ...

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3.10.3 Programming the unit for recording ... 3-183.10.3.1

Chapter 3 Getting StartedPage 3-1The Instrument is an extremely versatile solid state data recorder. It has a liquid crystal display capable of comp

Page 3-2Chapter 3 Getting StartedThe VIEW button is on the lower left side of the screen, and it enables the user to scroll through the selectabledis

Chapter 3 Getting StartedPage 3-33.2 What the Screens MeanThe basic screen layout is shown in Figure 3-3 below. Each area is used to present differen

Page 3-4Chapter 3 Getting Started3.2.3 Button BarThe Button Bar is the area across the bottom of the screen where the main menu buttons appear. The f

Chapter 3 Getting StartedPage 3-53.2.5.2 Digital WindowsDigital Windows can be displayed on their own or as part ofa split screen. Up to twelve can b

Page 3-6Chapter 3 Getting Started3.2.5.4 Trend WindowThe trend window is the one that looks like a “paper” recorder. It has traces or pens and emulat

Chapter 3 Getting StartedPage 3-73.2.5.5 Transient WindowsTransient windows are those that appear momentarily. They popup over any existing window to

Page 3-8Chapter 3 Getting Started3.3.2 Searching Data By TimeThe historic data can be searched by time, by pressing the FINDT (FIND Time) button. Thi

Chapter 3 Getting StartedPage 3-93.3.4 Interactive BrowseThe interactive browse mode enables the user to uniquely identify points on the screen by ti

Page 3-10Chapter 3 Getting Started File DirectoryPoint: 1 BATCH1 .DT1< BATCH2 .DT1 BATCH3 .DT1If only one file is available per point, th

Chapter 3 Getting StartedPage 3-113.4 Getting to the PointsThe Instrument is a 15 point recorder of which up to 6 channels may be direct or real worl

Page 3-12Chapter 3 Getting StartedThe input to any channel in the conditioning block can be any one of the base points, or it can be the live inputs.

Chapter 3 Getting StartedPage 3-13It is then necessary to define chart scale A to suit the requirement - Section 5.5.2. In order to maximize thedisp

Page 3-14Chapter 3 Getting Started3.8 Programming PointsThe points are the input or calculated channels that are assigned to the display or are recor

Chapter 3 Getting StartedPage 3-153.8.3 Output ScaleThe output scale is the value that will be reflected on the display or recorded to the units and

Page 3-16Chapter 3 Getting Started3.9.1.1 Scale EndsUse the arrow keys to select Scale Ends and press ENTER. You are presented with a menu to selec

Chapter 3 Getting StartedPage 3-174,000 samples. Alarm/Event log files record all alarm and/or events to disk. Each alarm or event uses the spaceof

Page 3-18Chapter 3 Getting Started3.10.3 Programming the unit for recordingTo program the unit for recording, press MENU in the bottom right corner

Chapter 3 Getting StartedPage 3-19To stop the recording return to the same menu and select “Record Off”. From the pop-up window showing“record off?”

SAFETY NOTICE This Safety Notice has been included to emphasize the DANGER OF HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES on the REAR TERMINAL PANEL of your instrument. USE

Page 3-20Chapter 3 Getting Started3.14 Loading and Saving Configuration FilesOnce all the points have been set up and all other data has been progra

Chapter 4 Operation4.1 Instrument Power-up ...

Chapter 4 OperationPage 4-14.1 Instrument Power-upThe Recorder executes multiple tests at initial start-up. These tests are referred to as Start-up

Chapter 4 OperationPage 4-2If the Recorder finds a bad checksum in any Point DPR during the power-up load sequence, it will not issue anyerror messag

Chapter 4 OperationPage 4-3Bargraph/Pens BlockPen Assignments = Set to Pen 1 = point 1, Pen 2 = point 2, Pen 3 = point 3,Pen 4 = point 4, Pen 5 = poi

Chapter 4 OperationPage 4-44.2 MenusProgramming procedures available through the Command Menu Button Bar are initiated by pressing the MENUbutton at

Chapter 4 OperationPage 4-5NOTE: To have the point information come up automatically at power up and be the default display, usethe Display Programmi

Chapter 4 OperationPage 4-64.2.2 PROG (Program) MenuThe Program Menu allows the user to program inputs and associated parameters into the Recorder.

Chapter 4 OperationPage 4-74.2.3.1.3 TriggerSelecting Trigger will enable the unit to record from an external event or internal alarm. Internal reco

Chapter 4 OperationPage 4-8To select the chart speed, press the FUNCTION Key at the “COMMAND” prompt and use the UP (↑) orDOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to high

Chapter 4 OperationPage 4-94.2.4.1 InitializeCAUTION: USE OF THESE MENU ITEMS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION. REFERTO SECTION 4.1.3

Chapter 5 Programming5.1 Introduction ...

5.6.3.3 Modify an Existing Point ... 5-115.6.3.4

5.7.7.3 Record Mode Alarm Output ...5-355.7.8 Format Di

Page 5-1Chapter 5 Programming5.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides information for programming the Recorder. Custom programming is required to defi

Page 5-2Chapter 5 Programming5.2.1 Invoking Program MenuPress the MENU button to the far right of the button bar at the bottom of the screen. This w

Page 5-3Chapter 5 Programming5.3 Time and DateThe Time and Date menu item sets the Recorder’s internal clock for time and date dependent features su

Chapter 1 General DescriptionIntroduction ...

Page 5-4Chapter 5 Programming5.4.2 Time FormatThis menu item allows the user to program either American or European time format for the display. Th

Page 5-5Chapter 5 Programming5.4.4 Bar AssignThe Bar Assign menu option allows the user to assign specific points to the individual bars in the bar

Page 5-6Chapter 5 ProgrammingLevel”. Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to select a Dim Level and press ENTER. The Dim Levelselection will be on

Page 5-7Chapter 5 Programming5.5.2 ScalesScales are used to display and record all or part of the preselected Output Scale. The user can effectively

Page 5-8Chapter 5 Programming5.5.2.3 Scale GridThe scales are shown on top of the chart with the major and minor divisions. The grid printed on the

Page 5-9Chapter 5 Programming5.5.3.3 Trace WidthThe pen trace widths can be changed from 1 to 7 pixels wide. This value changes all pens displayed.

Page 5-10Chapter 5 ProgrammingThe display reads ‘KXÎXXXXXXXXXXXXÍ‘ (only a total of 13 characters will show on display). Press ENTER toaccept the di

Page 5-11Chapter 5 Programming5.6.3 Point OptionsAfter a point number is chosen, if the point is a new point to program, the point can be setup from

Page 5-12Chapter 5 ProgrammingAt any point, if you exit the Points programming menu after having made any changes, (repeatedly pressingexit) you will

Page 5-13Chapter 5 ProgrammingProgramming Input Scale - Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Input scale”. PressENTER and the display

Page 5-14Chapter 5 Programming5.6.5.6 FilterThe digital filter smooths noisy or erratic signals by attenuating the effects of sudden transitions. Th

Page 5-15Chapter 5 Programming5.6.5.9 Eng UnitA maximum five-character alphanumeric engineering units message may be assigned for voltage andcurrent

Page 5-16Chapter 5 ProgrammingProgramming from “Alarms” prompt - At the “Alarms” prompt in the Point Setup Menu, pressENTER. The display will show a

Page 5-17Chapter 5 Programminge. Abnormal Alarm TypeAn abnormal alarm is a condition that exceeds any of the bounds of normal operation. Thisincludes

Page 5-18Chapter 5 Programming5.6.5.10.3 Alarm Delay An Alarm Delay can be set for each alarm. This delay prevents the alarms from activating until

Page 5-19Chapter 5 ProgrammingProgramming Parameters - Once a point has been selected and defined as Calculated, the CalculationType Programming menu

Page 5-20Chapter 5 ProgrammingSetting Up Start Time - If the Start Time is correct, press ENTER and proceed to Interval. If theStart Time is not cor

Page 5-21Chapter 5 Programmingc.2 Weekly Auto ResetTo reset the point once a week use the Weekly reset option. Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) ArrowKeys t

Page 5-22Chapter 5 ProgrammingProgramming Gate Control - Use the UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) Arrow Keys to highlight “Gate control” andpress ENTER. Use the Y

Page 5-23Chapter 5 Programming5.6.5.19 Set CndtionlThis menu item allows the user to program a set of conditions for a point. Up to 40 operators ca

Chapter 1 General DescriptionPage 1-1CHAPTER 1Figure 1-1 Solid State Data RecorderThis manual is a user reference guide for the Solid State Paperles

Page 5-24Chapter 5 ProgrammingCurrent Inputs Voltage Shunt - Current inputs are converted to voltage by means of an external 50 ohm shuntresistor sup

Page 5-25Chapter 5 Programming5.6.8 Industrial Square Root Current/Voltage Point TypesThe Recorder accepts three voltage square root extraction rang

Page 5-26Chapter 5 ProgrammingProgramming Parameters - Selecting Log Linear point types requires setting up parameters like regularProgramming linear

Page 5-27Chapter 5 Programming5.6.12 Calculated Point TypesThe following menu items are available through the Calculated Point Type menu:EquationHig

Page 5-28Chapter 5 Programming5.6.12.2 Hi PeakCalculated Point Types with a Point Range of Hi Peak keep track of the highest data of a given point.

Page 5-29Chapter 5 Programming5.6.12.5 Moving AverageA Calculated Moving Average point calculates the continuous average of the measured or processe

Page 5-30Chapter 5 Programming5.6.12.8 TotalizeThe totalize calculation keeps a running total of the value of a point sampled at a programmed rate.

Page 5-31Chapter 5 Programming5.6.14 External Point TypesExternal Point Types use data sent via the Com port to the Recorder for trending or other u

Page 5-32Chapter 5 Programming5.7.3 Record ModeThere are three options “Fill Mode”, “Inst/Avg All” and Inst/Avg Indiv”. The “Fill Mode” determines w

Page 5-33Chapter 5 Programming5.7.3.2.2 Inst/Avg Indiv.The user has the option to set the Instantaneous or Average mode for each channel individually