ABUS Field Logger User Manual

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Field Logger

Data Logger

User Manual

WARNING

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for a particular purpose.

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 The specifications mentioned in this manual are limited to those for the standard type under the

specified model number break-down and do not necessarily apply for customized instruments.

 Please note that changes in the specifications, construction, or component parts of the instrument

may not immediately be reflected in this manual at the time of change.

 If the customer or any third party is harmed by the use of this product, ABUS assumes no

responsibility for any such harm owing to any defects in the product which were not predictable, or

for any indirect damages.

Although Warning hazards are related to personal injury, and Caution hazards are associated
with equipment or property damage, it must be understood that operation of damaged equipment could,
under certain operational conditions, result in degraded process system performance leading to
personal injury or death. Therefore, comply fully with all Warning and Caution notices.

Information in this manual is intended only to assist our customers in the efficient operation of
our equipment. Use of this manual for any other purpose is specifically prohibited and its contents are
not to be reproduced in full or part without prior approval of Technical Communications Department,
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HEALTH AND SAFETY

To ensure that our products are safe and without risk to health, the following points must be
noted:

1. The relevant sections of these instructions must be read carefully before proceeding.

2. Warning labels on containers and packages must be observed.

3. Installation, operation, maintenance and servicing must only be carried out by suitably trained

personnel and in accordance with the information given. Any deviation from these instructions will
transfer the complete liability to the user.

4. Normal safety precautions must be taken to avoid the possibility of an accident occurring when

operating in conditions of high pressure and/or temperature.

5. Chemicals must be stored away from heat, protected from temperature extremes and powders kept

dry. Normal safe handling procedures must be used.

6. When disposing of chemicals ensure that no two chemicals are mixed.

Safety advice concerning the use of the equipment described in this manual or any relevant
hazard data sheets (where applicable) may be obtained from the Company address on the back cover,
together with servicing and spares information.

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Contents Page No.

1. Introduction 4

2. Presentation

Technical Parameters

3. Dimensions 5

4. Ordering Details 5

5. Connections

Analogue Input

6. Installation

1. Input Signal

2.

7. Configuration

1. Communication Page

2. Channels Page

3. Acquisitions Page

4. Diagnosis Page

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8. Operation

Data Logging

9. Safety Precautions 16

Alarm

Serial Communication

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10. Warranty 16

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Field Logger is versatile data acquisition equipment for process variables,

capable of on-line or stand alone operation. When loaded with a Real Time Clock and

non-volatile memory, it can register up to 128k readings. Its universal input channels

accept a large variety of sensors and standard signals as listed in table Field Logger

Input Signals, below.

A Configuration program (Windows 95, 98 or NT) is provided for an easy

configuration of all the internal parameters.

2. PRESENTATION

Technical Parameters

Mains: 85 to 250 VAC (50/60Hz) or 100 to 250 VDC, or 24 V

(optional)

Power consumption: 2VA

All sensors factory calibrated and software linearized.
Internal cold junction compensation for thermocouples, 2 or 3 Wire Pt100.

Pt100 input: 3 wire configuration with cable length compensation.

Excitation current: 170A

Internal resolution: 20000 counts
Linearity: Better than 0.05% of FS

Accuracy

Thermocouple J, K, T, E and N: 0.2% of range ±1°C.
Thermocouple R, S and B: 0.25% of range ±3°C.
Pt100: 0.2% of range

Linear voltage or current: 0.2% of maximum range

RS485 interface (MODBUS RTU)

Ambient temperature: 0 to 55

ABS case

Dimensions: 1059060mm
Weight: 210 grams
Alarms: 2 SPST-NA - 3A / 250V relays

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C (32 to 130oF)

AC

or VDC

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3. DIMENSIONS

4. ORDERING DETAILS

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Product

Recording

Memory

Supply

Configuration

Software

TYPE DESCRIPTION

FL Field Logger 8-channel Universal Input

N

Y 128K recording memory

A

D DC: 24 V dc

-- Standard with Field Logger.

N Without SCADA Software.

No Memory Storage

AC: 85 ~ 250 Vac

SCADA Software

Example: FL > Y > A > -- > N

8 8-channel plotting & analysis software

8+ 64-channel plotting & analysis software.

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