Azbil ARF200 Operation Manual

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ARF200

Paperless Recorder

Operation Manual

No. CP-UM-5613E

Thank you for purchasing the ARF200 Paperless Recorder.

This manual contains information for ensuring the correct use of the ARF200 Paperless Recorder. It also provides necessary information for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

This manual should be read by those who design and maintain equipment that uses the ARF200 Paperless Recorder. Be sure to keep this manual nearby for handy reference.

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NOTICE

Be sure that the user receives this manual before the product is used.

Copying or duplicating this user’s manual in part or in whole is forbidden. The information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.

Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free from inaccuracies and omissions. If you should find an error or omission, please contact the azbil Group.

In no event is Azbil Corporation liable to anyone for any indirect, special or consequential damages as a result of using this product.

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Conventions Used in This Manual

 About Icons

The safety precautions described in this manual are indicated by various icons. Please be sure you read and understand the icons and their meanings described below before reading the rest of the manual. Safety precautions are intended to ensure the safe and correct use of this product, to prevent injury to the operator and others, and to prevent damage to property. Be sure to observe these safety precautions.

Warnings are indicated when mishandling this product might result

WARNING

in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

 Examples

Cautions are indicated when mishandling this product might result in minor injury to the user, or only physical damage to the product.

Use caution when handling the product.

The indicated action is prohibited.

Be sure to follow the indicated instructions.

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Safety Precautions

Be sure to turn OFF the power supply before connecting wires to the power or input/output terminals to prevent an electric shock.

To prevent electric shock, connect the protective ground terminal to a ground of less than 100 Ω.

To prevent electric shock, attach the terminal cover after wiring.

Wire the recorder following the instructions in this manual, using the specified type of power leads and installation methods. Failure to do so might cause electric shock, fire or faulty operation.

Do not disassemble the recorder or touch components inside it. Doing so might cause electric shock or faulty operation.

If some hazardous condition arises — for example, if there is smoke from the recorder or if there is a smell of something burning — immediately turn the power off.

WARNING

CAUTION

When disposing of this recorder, treat it appropriately as industrial waste in accordance with local regulations.

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Unpacking

Check the following items when removing the ARF200 from its package:

1. Check the model number to make sure you received the correct product.

2. Check for any obvious damage.

3. Check the contents of the package against the packing list to make sure that all items are included. Handle the ARF200 and its accessories with care to prevent damage or loss of parts. If there is some problem with your order, please contact your dealer immediately.

Name Model No. Q’ty Remarks

ARF200 1

Mounting bracket 1

Wrench 1

CF Card ARF910CF0128 (128MB)

Screws (spare) 5 M3.5 X 8 bind

Stylus 1

User’s Manual

CP-UM-5613E 1 This manual

CP-UM-5612E 1 ARF200 Paperless Recorder

Installation and Wiring

CP-UM-5484JE 1 CF Card Instructions

The model No. label is located on the top of the unit.

Chapter 2. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS, page 4. 1-2 Model Selection Guide, page 2.

iii

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Safety Rrecautions Unpacking

Chapter 1. OVERVIEW

1.1. Introduction .................................................................... 1

 Main Features ................................................................ 1

 Additional functions .......................................................... 1

1.2. Model Selection Guide .......................................................... 2

 Model number configuration.................................................. 2

 Optional parts................................................................ 3

 Data analysis software ........................................................ 3

Chapter 2. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

 Main unit .................................................................... 4

 Rear terminals................................................................ 4

Chapter 3. MOUNTING AND WIRING

3.1. Installation Site ................................................................. 5

3.2. Mounting ...................................................................... 5

 Panel cutout dimensions ...................................................... 5

 Mounting methods ........................................................... 6

3.3. Wiring Precautions.............................................................. 7

3.4. Terminal Block .................................................................. 8

3.5. Wiring of Power and Protective Ground Terminals................................. 9

3.6. Wiring of Measurement Input Terminals ......................................... 10

3.7. Alarm Output Wiring (for applicable models) .................................... 12

3.8. Digital Input Terminals (for applicable models) ..................................15

3.9. Ethernet Connections .......................................................... 17

Chapter 4. SETUP ...................................................................... 18

Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL

5.1. Parts and Functions ............................................................ 19

5.2. Functions of Keys ..............................................................20

5.3. Character Input ................................................................ 21

5.4. How to Operate the Touch Panel ................................................ 22

5.5. Operations in 4-frame Split Screen Display ...................................... 28

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Chapter 6. SWITCHING SCREENS .....................................................29

Chapter 7. OPERATION SCREENS

7.1. Common Key Functions ........................................................ 31

7.2. Status Bar Information ......................................................... 35

7.3. Real-time Trend Screen ......................................................... 37

7.4. Bar Graph Screen .............................................................. 38

7.5. Numeric Display Screen ........................................................ 38

7.6. Historical Trend Screen ......................................................... 39

7.7. Dual Trend Screen.............................................................. 41

7.8. Alarm Display Screen........................................................... 41

7.9. Internal Memory Screen ........................................................ 43

7.10. CF Card/USB Memory Screen ................................................... 45

7.11. Marker Screen ................................................................. 46

Chapter 8. INITIAL SETTINGS ......................................................... 47

Chapter 9. MENU STRUCTURE ........................................................ 51

Chapter 10. HOME SCREEN

10.1. Quick Recorder Setup .......................................................... 52

10.2. Specifications Display .......................................................... 54

Chapter 11. MENU SCREEN

11.1. Overview ...................................................................... 55

11.2. Input Settings ................................................................. 59

11.3. Display settings................................................................ 68

11.4. Alarm Settings................................................................. 78

11.5. File Settings Screen ............................................................ 81

11.6. Totalizer Settings .............................................................. 85

11.7. Schedule Settings.............................................................. 87

11.8. Marker Settings................................................................ 88

11.9. Memory Operations............................................................ 89

11.10 Network Settings .............................................................. 91

11.11. System Settings...............................................................101

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Chapter 12. WEB SCREEN

12.1. Remote Monitoring and Configuration .........................................108

Chapter 13. RECORDING TO USB MEMORY

13.1. Overview .....................................................................115

13.2. Connectable Media ...........................................................115

13.3. Method of Use ................................................................115

Chapter 14. CALIBRATION

14.1. Overview .....................................................................116

14.2. Conditions....................................................................116

14.3. Preparation...................................................................116

14.4. Connections ..................................................................117

14.5. Zero and Span Adjustment ....................................................120

Chapter 15. PART REPLACEMENT

15.1. Replacement Intervals ........................................................124

Chapter 16. TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................125

Chapter 17. DISPOSAL .................................................................127

Chapter 18. SPECIFICATIONS

 General specifications ......................................................128

 Standards .................................................................128

 Input specifications.........................................................129

 Recording specifications ....................................................130

 Display specifications.......................................................130

 Setting and operation specifications.........................................130

 Alarm specifications ........................................................131

 Measurement range, indication accuracy, and display resolution ..............132

 External dimensions ........................................................134

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Chapter 1. OVERVIEW



1.1. Introduction

The ARF200 Paperless Recorder is able to measure temperature and various other industrial process quantities from 12 through to 24, 36 and 48 channels, and display various data in real time on a

12.1-inch TFT color LCD. This recorder can also store measured data in its internal memory or on a memory card (CF card or USB memory). Stored data can be loaded into off-the-shelf software like Excel, and data analysis software especially designed for the ARF200 is also available.

 Main Features

・ A variety of screen displays

Real-time trends, bar graphs, data in table format, and combined displays of real-time trends plus bar graphs, real time trends with numeric values, and real time trends plus historical trends can be freely selected and monitored in the most suitable display format for your requirements. Other displays include a summary of past alarm activity and a list of annotations made with the marker function. In addition, up to 6 channel groups can be registered, allowing easy switching between them and 4-split screen display.

・ Marker function

Symbols and annotations (up to 30 alphanumeric characters) can be written on trend screens. Annotations can be written freely, and also up to 50 can be assigned to key combinations for easy writing. Annotations can be written on stored and replayed trend screens, too. Adding a symbol only without text is also possible.

・ Various memory functions

Start/stop of data storage can be executed by user-selected conditions like key operation, alarm occurrence, time, etc. and simultaneous storage to as many as 6 files is available. In normal operation, data is stored in internal memory and can be saved on a CF memory card.

・ Analog recorder feeling

Since the trend screen displays data in chart format with scales and “pens,” monitoring the data has the feel of monitoring an analog recorder.

・ Easy setup

Parameters are set easily and interactively by selecting an item from the menu and then by opening a window. Fast setup of essential parameters can be done on the Home screen.

・ Consumables not required

Since it is paperless, this recorder does not require the consumables needed by other recorders, like charts, pens and ink.

・ Easy data management

Older data stored on a CF card can be read and managed using off-the-shelf software like

Excel (a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation).

・ Availability of software package

Data analysis can be executed conveniently on a PC with a dedicated software package, ARF Data Analysis Tool, sold separately (ARF990DA0000, for Windows).

 Additional functions

Additional functions are as follows: Alarm outputs: Alarm relay outputs Contact inputs: Digital (non-voltage contact) inputs

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1.2. Model Selection Guide

 Model number configuration

III

IV V VI

VII

VIII

Basic model No.

Power supply

Input

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Addition 1

Addition 2

Notes

ARF212

12 inputs

ARF224

24 inputs

ARF236

36 inputs

ARF248

48 inputs

100-240Vac, 50/60Hz

Ｓ

Standard multi-input (100 ms specifications)

Standard multi-input (1 s specifications) 0

None

12 relay outputs (normally open contacts) 2

6 relay outputs (normally closed contacts) 3

24 relay outputs (normally open contacts) 4

12 relay outputs (normally closed contacts) 5

12 relay outputs (normally open contacts) + 6 relay outputs (normally closed contacts) A

8 non-voltage contact inputs

8 non-voltage contact inputs + 12 relay outputs (normally open contacts) C

8 non-voltage contact inputs + 6 relay outputs (normally closed contacts) D

8 non-voltage contact inputs + 24 relay outputs (normally open contacts) E

8 non-voltage contact inputs + 12 relay outputs (normally closed contacts) F

8 non-voltage contact inputs + 12 relay outputs (normally open contacts) + 6 relay outputs (normally closed contacts) 0 None

None

0 None

D With inspection results

Y With traceability certification

None

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 Optional parts

Name Model number Notes CompactFlash car d ARF910CF0128 128 MB

CompactFlash car d ARF910CF0256 256 MB CompactFlash car d ARF910CF0512 512 MB CompactFlash car d ARF910CF1000 1 GB CompactFlash car d ARF910CF2000 2 GB PC card adapter AR F910ADP000 Resistor 81401325 250  ± 0.02 % (qty.: 1) Resistor 81446642-001 250  ± 0.05 % (qty.: 2)

 Data analysis software

Name Model number Notes ARF Data Analysis Tool ARF990DA0000

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Chapter 2. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

 Main unit

(With options attached)

Key cover (for the functions of keys, see chapter. 5 )

Display

Mounting bracket (2, left + right)

 Rear terminals

Power and protective ground terminals

Non-voltage contact input terminals

Measurement input terminals

Alarm relay output terminals

Ethernet connector

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Chapter 3. MOUNTING AND WIRING

3.1. Installation Site

The ARF200 recorder is designed for indoor use. Install it in a location with the following char

・ S ・ Free from d ・ Not subject to excessive mechanical vibration and shock ・ Far from the sources of electri ・ Not near flammable liquid or gas ・ Protected from d ・ Where terminals are not near a heat source (to maximize measurement accuracy)

Handling Precautions

・ To prevent temperature rise, do not put in an airtight enclosure. ・ T

3.2. Mounting

 Panel cutout dimensions

stic

-0

281

ust,

smoke, steam, etc.

irect sunlight

パネルカット

281

cal or magnetic fields

-0

Unit: mm

● Minimum interval for gang-mounting

360

acteri

teady ambient temperature and humidity of about 23 °C, 50 % RH

o prevent deformation of the front panel, do not expose to hot air exhaust (50 °C or more).

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 Mounting methods

(1) Insert the ARF200 into the panel cutout on the instrument panel. (2) There are two screw holes, one on the left side and one on the right side of the ARF200. Lightly screw

in the 2 screws provided.

(3) Next, put the hexagon head of the screws inserted above into the round holes of the mounting brackets,

and firmly press the ARF200 against the instrument panel (from the front) while sliding as shown in the figure. In this state, tighten the mounting screws with the provided wrench or Phillips screwdriver.

Note that the left and right mounting brackets are different. (Installation should be done by two

people.)

Handling Precautions

・

The recommended tightening torque is 1.0 N･m. Tightening the mounting bracket screws to a higher torque might deform or damage the case.

・ In mounting, the top surface should not be tilted down toward the back more than 20°, and it should

not be tilted up at all. Do not tilt toward the right or left sides.

・ Mount on a panel made of steel plate 2 to 6 mm thick or a panel having equivalent strength.

 

Slide

• For mounting the recorder on the panel, be careful of injury by dropping it.

Warning

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3.3. Wiring Precautions

・

Be sure to turn OFF the power supply before connecting wires to the power or input/output terminals to prevent an elect r ic shock.

・ Attach crimp terminals to the ends of wires to prevent looseness or disconnection of terminals

and short-circuit between terminals. Use the crimp terminals with an insulating sleeve to prevent electric shock.

・ Arrange and secure connected wires so that a passing person or object cannot easily be caught

on them. Otherwise disconnection, electric shock, or other problems may occur.

・ To prevent electric shock, connect the protective ground terminal to a ground of less than 100

.

・ To prevent electric shock, attach the terminal cover after wiring.

Handling Precautions

・ Use a single-phase power supply having a stable voltage without any waveform distortion to prevent

malfunction.

・ Do not place the input/output wires close to, or in parallel with, power lines or high-voltage circuits. If

run parallel to each other, keep the I/O wires 50 cm or more apart.

they

・ For thermocouple (TC) inputs, keep the input terminals away f rom a heat source (a heating body) to

reduce a refere

nce junction compensation error. Don’t expose the input terminals to direct sunlight,

etc.

・ Don’t use any unused terminals for relaying; otherwise the electr ic circuits may be damaged. ・ To prevent malfunction, keep all connected wires as far from sources of electrical noise as possible.

Use a counter

measure (see below) if wires are unavoidably close to a noise source.

Warning

 Electromagnetic switch, etc.

Major noise sources  Power line with waveform distortion

 Inverter

 Thyristor regulator

Counter-measure

Insert noise filters between power terminals and input/output terminals. A CR f ilt er is often used.

Terminal type and crimp terminal dimensions

Terminal

Power and

protectiv

ground

Screw

size

Tightening

torque

Round type

1.2N･m

terminals

Round type

Other

terminals

M3.5

0.8N･m

8 or less

Note: Use the round type if possible.

Crimp terminal dimensions (unit: mm)

8.5 or less

Thickness: 0.8

3.7 or more

4.3 or more

With an insulating sleeve

Fork type

8 or less

With an insulating sleeve

Thickness: 0.8

3.7 or more

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3.4. Terminal Block

The following figure shows the terminal block as configured for options (alarm relay outputs [12 Form A contacts, 6 Form C contacts] and 8 contact inputs). The Ethernet connector is the standard type.

TC, mV(+), RTD (A) terminals TC, mV(-), RTD (B) terminals

Measurement input terminal blocks

TC, mV(+), RTD (A) terminals TC, mV(-), RTD (B) terminals

TC, mV(+), RTD (A) terminals

TC, mV( -), RTD ( B) t er min als

[Option terminal blocks (* Subject to change)]

• Alarm relay ou tputs ( 12 no rmall y open contact s)

• 8 non-voltage contact inputs

Ethernet connecto

RTD (B) terminals

[CH37-48]

RTD (B) terminals

[CH25-36]

RTD (B) terminals

[CH13-24]

RTD (B) terminals

[CH1-12]

Terminal

Nos.1-12

Terminal Nos.1- 8

COM terminals

N.O. terminals COM terminals

Non-voltage contacts inputs

• Alarm relay outputs (6 normally closed contacts)

N.C. terminals

COM terminals

N.O. terminals

Power terminals

Protective ground terminals

Non-voltage contact inpu ts (optio n)

• 8 non-voltage contact inputs (common)

Alarm relay outputs ( 2 opt ions)

• 12 N.O. contact terminal block

• 6 N.C. contact te rmin al bloc k

* ARF2 _ _ _ _ 5 _ _ _ _,

ARF2 _ _ _ _ F _ _ _ _

• Upper: Terminal block for N.O. output

• Lower: Terminal block f or N .C. ou tput

Terminal

Nos.1 -6

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Note: The input, alarm, and contact input terminal blocks can be removed to facilitate wiring. Because

the terminal block is connected by connectors, it can be removed easily by loosening two screws.

Terminal block

Moun

ting screws

Handling Precautions

・ The thermocouple input terminal block cannot be repositioned or replaced wi th a terminal block for

another instrument. Measure ment error w i ll occur.

・ Before mounting or dismounting a terminal block, turn off the external power switch to prevent the

rical circuits fro m be i ng damaged.

elect

3.5. Wiring of Power and Protective Ground Terminals

(1) Power and protective ground terminals

Power terminals

100-240VAC 50/60Hz 65VA MAX

(2) Connection of power terminals

For connection to the power terminals, use a 600 V PVC-insulated cable terminated by crimp terminals with insulating sleeve.

Note: Use a cable conforming t o t he standards below.

 IEC 227-3  ANSI/UL817

 CSA C22.2 No. 21 and No. 49

Protective ground terminal

(3) Connection of protective ground terminal

Be sure to connect this terminal to the protective ground of the power supply facility. For this

connection, use a cable terminated by a crimp terminal with an insulating sleeve.

• Ground wire: copper, 2 mm

or more in cross-sectional area (green/yellow)

Handling Precautions

・ To prevent electric shock, attach the terminal cover after wiring.

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3.6. Wiring of Measurement Input Terminals

(1) Allowable input voltage

•Thermocouple input (burnout disabled), DC voltage input (±2 V max.): ± 10 Vdc max.

•DC voltage input (±5 to ±50 V): ±60 V max.

•Thermocouple input (burnout enabled), resistance thermometer (RTD) input: ±6 Vdc max.

Handling Precautions

•Use crimp terminals with insulating sleeves on the end of wires connected to the inp ut terminals.

(2) DC voltage (or current) input

For input, use twisted cable made for instrumentation use, in order to suppress noise. For current input, connect a shunt resistor between the current input terminals of that channel before wiring.

(3) Thermocouple (TC) input

Be sure to use thermocouple wire (or compensating leads) to the input terminals of this recorder. If copper wire is used part of the way, a significant measuring error will occur. Avoid connecting a pair of thermocouple wires to another device (controller, etc.) in parallel because such a connection may affect the measurement of each device. If a parallel connection is unavoidable, check whether the effects are within the allowable range under the following conditions:

•Set the burnout to disabled.

•Ground the device that you wish to connect in parallel at one point. In addition, install the device near the ARF200 and if possible use t

he same power supply.

•Do not shut off the power of either device during operation.

DC voltage input

Twisted cable for instrumentation

Compensating wire

(+)

(-)

Red (＋)

White (－)

Thermocouple

(4) Resistance thermometer (RTD) input

Use a 3-core cable in which each lead has equal resistance. Also, do not connect a single RTD in parallel with more than one recorder (controller, etc.).

3-core cable, each wire having the same diameter, same length, and same resistance (each less than 10 ).

Resistance thermometer

Handling Precautions

・ The allowable amount of noise on the measurement input terminals is 30 Vac (or 60 Vdc) or less.

Because of common mode noise and t he l ike, take care that the allowable noise level is not exceede d. After wiring, attach the terminal cover to prevent electric shock and protect the input wires. Also, the terminal cover can reduce the reference j unction compensation error for thermocouple input. Channels are isolated from each other. Note, however, that the C terminals for RTDs are

・

short-circuited on the AR F _ _ _ AS (100 ms input cycle models) between channels 1 & 4, 5 & 8, and 9

1 2 3 4 5 6

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&12 in each input terminal block, and on the ARF _ _ _ AL (1 s input cycle models) the C terminals are short-circuited between a l l channels in each input terminal block.

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3.7. Alarm Output Wiring (for applicable models)

(1) Alarm output terminal layout

The terminal arrangement depends upon the type of alarm output.

Alarm relay output (1a)

MOS alarm relay outputs (8)

Digital inputs (8)

COM terminals (M3.5)

. te

N.O rminals (M3.5)

N.O. terminals (M3.5) COM terminals (M3.5)

MOS alarm relay output (1a)

(From left) DI1, DI2, . . . –DI8

Digital inputs (8)

Alarm relay output (1a)

Alarm relay outputs (12)

Digital input (DI) COM

(4 comm

on inputs)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

N.O. terminals (M3.5)

COM te

Alarm relay output (1c)

N.C. terminals (M3.5)

COM terminals (M3.5)

N.O. terminals (M3.5)

rminals (M3.5)

Alarm relay

outputs (12)

larm relay

outputs (6)

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(2) Wiring

Turn off the power supply and buffer relay power supply before wiring to prevent electric shock.

 Connect leads to the load via a buffer relay.  Use leads with crimp terminal lugs (with insulating sleeves).  If a voltage of 30 V

ac/60 Vdc or more is applied to the output terminals, connect the signal lead by a cable terminated by a round crimp terminal lug (with insulating sleeve). Also, use double insulation (2300 Vac withstand voltage or more) for signal leads to which a voltage of 30 Vac/60 Vdc or more is applied, and basic insulation (1390 Vac withstand voltage or more) for other signal leads. After wiring, be sure to attach the terminal cover to prevent electric shock.

Example of mechanical re lay Form A contact output Example of mechanical re lay Form C contact output

Buffer relay

ARF200

Buffer rela

ARF200

Power

Load

COM

: Contact point protective surge absorber (placement on the “a” side is recommended)

Powe

N.O

COM

: Contact point protective surge absorber

(placement on the “a” side is recommended)

* The operation of N.C. terminals is opposite to that of

. terminals. They open when an alarm occur s.

N.O

Connect a load that is with in t he specified contact capacity of the alarm output terminals.

Since the power for the buffer re lay is applied to the alarm output terminals, touching these terminals will r e sult in an electric shock. Be sure to attach the terminal cover after wiring.

Warning

Handling Precautions

・ The alarm output device can be damaged by a spark from the buffer relay or breakdown of the surge

absorbing element. Be sure t o take appropriate safety measures as necessary.

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(3) Specifications for wiring

Item Description

Contact rating of mechanical relay outputs (both Form A and Form C contacts)

Selection of buffer relay

Selection of surge absorber and mounting

•

Power supply Resistive load Inductive load

100 Vac 0.5 A 0.2 A 240 Vac 0.2 A 0.1 A

30 Vdc 0.3 A 0.1 A

• Coil rating: less than the contact rating of the output terminals

• Contact rating: more than twice the load current

Minimum load: 100 A and 100 mVdc

A relay wi th a built-in coi l surge absorption element is recommen ded. Add an additional buffer relay if the buffer relay does not satisfy the load rating.

• Use an appropriate surge absorber element to protect the contacts if the

buffer relay does not already have one .

• The MOS relay might burn out if a signal exceeding the contact rating is

applied, even momentarily .

• To prevent malfunction caused by a li ght load, the most effective mounting

position for the surge absorber is on the coil si de of the buffer relay (‘a’ in the wiring diagram in section 3.7, (2)).

• The surge absorber is generally composed of a capacitor (C) and resistor

(R).

Refer ence values for C and R

C: 0.01 F (rating about 1 kV) R: 100 to 150 (rating about 1 W)

Azbil Corporation’s surge absorber is No. 81446365 -001 (qty. 10).

Handling Precautions

 The common terminal of each alarm output is separate from the others.

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・ 3.8. Digital Input Terminals (for applicable models)

(

1) Digital input terminals

Contact input terminals

(2) Wiring

Turn off the power before wir ing to prevent an electric shock. Use a non-voltage contact signal for digital input terminals. Use crimp terminals with insulating sleeves on the end of wires connected to the digital input terminals.

Digital input specifications

Volt age with contact s open: Approx. 5 V Current when contacts close: Approx. 4 mA short-circu it)

■ Connection example

DI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COM

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Handling Precautions

・ Relays and switches connected to the contact input terminals should be designed for low voltage/current

load use.

■ DI terminal functions

(1) Digital input Detects ON/OFF (closed/open) state. Set the range type to DI.

(2) Pulse input For pulse input, set the range type to either Pulse (+) or Pulse (-). (Se (3) Integration rese t Resets the cum ulative count. When the specified digital input te rminal is energized, the

(See 11. (4) Marker Writ

(See 11. (5) File write Starts/stops recording of data in an internal memory file. Recording starts when the digital

(Se (6) Time correction Adjusts the time when the digital input terminal turns ON. (See 11.1

ee 11.2, “Input Settings.”)

(

e 11.2, “Input Settings.”)

cou

nt is reset.

6, “Totalizer settings.”)

es annotations. Annotations can be written on trends while the digital input terminal is

ON.

8, “Marker settings.”)

inp

ut terminal turns ON.

e 11.5, “File Settings Screen.”)

1, “System Settings.”)

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3.9. Ethernet Connections

1-to-1 c onne ction with a PC

T o connect the PC and the ARF200 in a 1-to-1 connection, use a crossover cable or a hub.

ARF200

N-to-N connections with PCs

When connecting to multiple PCs or to an existing LAN, use a hub and straight cables between the hub

and ARF or PC units.

ARF200

Crossover cable

（With LAN function）

LAN

Hub Hub

Str aight cable

(With LAN function)

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Chapter 4. SETUP

Start

The ARF200 is shipped with default factory settings. For actual operation, however, be sure to do the following setup procedures.

Preparations for operation

Mount the ARF200 in a panel and wire it properly .

PowerON

The A R F200 is shipped with default settings, but be sure to change the following settings as

appropriate for the actual application environment and measurement objective.

1. Initial settings (Chapter 8, INITIAL SETTINGS)

2. Settings for input processing, display, and recording, which can be changed either all at once or separately. All settings at once: HO ME SCREEN (10.1, Quick Recorder Setup) Individual settings: MENU SCREEN (11.2, Input Settings; 11.3, Display Settings; 11.5, File Settings Screen)

Operation

Setting

Screen switching

Chapter 6

St art/stop recording

11.5

File settings screen

Saving to a memory

card

Stop and Power OFF

Note)

On portions of the LCD screen, some pixels may be always lit or always not lit, and there may be unevenness in brightness due to t he characteristics of the liquid crystals, but these are not malfunctions.

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Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL

5.1. Parts and Functions

Display

12.1-inch TFT color LCD. For operation screens, see Chapter 7.

Touch panel

View with key cover open.

Key cover

Keyboard

Power switch

CF card drive

USB connector

Handling Precautions

・ The front panel is ma de of glass. To avoid injuries due to broken glass, protect it from impact.

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5.2. Functions of Keys

The usage and functions of the keys is different depending on whether an operation screen or a settings screen is displayed. All key operations can also be done on the touch panel, so all operations are possible with the key cover closed.

Key

START

Starts recording Not used

STOP

Stops recording Not used

SCROLL

Switches the scroll mode on and off, or moves to the historical trend screen

CURSOR

On the historical trend screen, switches the cursor mode on and off.

MARKER

Writes an annot ation on the trend screen

DISP

Displays the DISP menu

Main Functions

Operation screen Settings screen

Not used

Invalid

Not used

Takes a snapshot when pressed and held

HOME

Displays the HOM E screen Quits the Home scr een

Displays the MENU screen or returns from MENU screen to previous screen

Returns to the previous sc r een

ESC

ENTER

Cancels a menu or returns to the previous screen

Confirms a menu item selection or displays a menu (the “ENTER menu”) with varying contents, depending on the screen.

Returns to the operation screen or to t he previous screen

Opens the selected menu or ent ers the numeric value, character, etc. selected by the cursor. Also, returns to the operation screen, or stores a para met er.

Arrow keys

These keys select (highlight) a menu item or change the display group or channel number.

Arrows move the cursor left, right, up and down.

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5.3. Character Input

The character input screen seen below is used for setting or entering tags (labels for the channels), annotations using the marker function, and passwords. Pressing ENTER from a relevant screen displays the character input screen.

On the character input screen, after moving the focus (indicated in blue) to uppercase letters or lowercase letters, pushing the down arrow key moves the focus to the row of letters below. Then, use the arrow keys to move the focus to the desired character, and press the [ENTER] key. The selected character is then displayed in the character input space.

When selected, uppercase letters, symbols and numerals can be entered.

When selected, lowercase letters, symbols and numerals can be entered.

Insert key. Toggles character input between insert mode and overwrite mode.

Delete key. Deletes the character selected in the character input space.

Backspace key. Deletes the character before the cursor position.

Accepts the string of characters input in the character input space. The same result can be obtained by pressing the [ENTER] key when the input

Character input space

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5.4 How to Operate the Touch Panel

(

)

All ARF200 operations can be done on the touch panel. If the touch panel is not operating normally or if the same operation method as on the ARF100 series is preferred, the keyboard can be used.

The ARF200 can be operated intuitively with the touch panel. The following describes basic screen operation methods. For details on each individual screen, see the descriptions in Chapter 7, OPERATION SCREENS.

5.4.1 Touch Operations on the Operation Screen

[Operation] button

Displays the operation menu.

Disk icon

Touching this icon starts/stops recording.

Channel selection button

This is displayed when all registered channels cannot be displayed. Clicking this button selects the display channels.

Handwritten input on trend s is possible. (See 5.4.3.)

[Pen] button

[Marker] button

Writes markers on trends. (See

7.3 and 7.6.)

Displays historical trends. While a historical trend is displayed, [Real] is displayed, and when a trend is opened from a file list, etc., [Back] is displayed.

[Hist] button

Touching this icon when an alarm is generated acknowledges the alarm.

Group selection button

This is displa yed when th ere ar e multiple groups in use. Clicking this button selects the group.

[DISP] button

Displays the DISP menu.

Alarm icon

See 7.2.

[Split] button

Displays the screen split into 4 sections.

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<[Operation] menu>

Menu Item Description Start recording Starts recording. Same as the START key Stop recording Stops recording. Same as the STOP key HOME setting Opens the HOME settings. Same as the HOME key MENU setting Opens the MENU settings. Same as the MENU key

<[DISP] menu>

Menu Item Description Select display Changes the operation screen type. Select group Changes the display group. Automatic switching Turns automatic switching of groups and channels ON/OFF. A

checkmark indicates that this item is ON. It is disabled when "0" is set for the automatic selection time.

Snapshot Saves a hard copy of the screen to the CF card (SNAPSHOT)

folder.

Pause Stops screen refreshing except for the status bar. Press any k ey to

resume. During a pause, compilation, recording, and all other processing except drawing is executed. Also, a snapshot can be taken during a pause by clicking the DISP key.

Display off Turns the LCD display off. Press any key to turn the display on

again. 4-frame split screen Displays the screen split into four sections. Expansion/

compression

<Touch operation in a 4-frame split scre en display> The display type and group can be selected in each frame by touching the DISP button. For details see

5.5. Also, operations on each fra m e can be executed by clicking the group selection button and marker button for the frame.

Trends can be displayed with the time axis compressed (same size

to 1/60).

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5.4.2 Touch Operations in Setting Screens

On the MENU and HOME set t ings screens, settings can be changed most easily by touch. To enter a value for any item, touch the but t on w it h t he ▼ ma r k . To return to the previous screen, click the [Bac k] but ton.

On screens with a scroll bar, information can be scrolled by touching and moving the scrol l bar. Als o, screens can be scrolled one at a t ime by touching above or below the scroll knob.

Note

• Do not rub or press a knife or other sharp object on the touch panel.

• Avoid storage or use in atmospheres subject to water, organic solvents and acid, or where the touch panel

• Avoid use in locations exposed to direct sunlight.

• Wipe off dirt from the touch panel using a soft, dry cloth or a cloth moistened with a neutral detergent or

Cautions When Us ing the Touch Panel

may come into contact these liquids.

alcohol. If chemicals come into contact with the touch panel, wipe off immediately.

• Condensation is a natural phenomenon and can occur inside the touch panel. If the touch panel is brought close to room temperature, condensation will disappear naturally. However, use of the touch panel with condensation inside should be avoided, since it can cause a malfunction.

Scroll button

Scroll knob

Scroll bar

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5.4.3 Handwritten Input on Trend Screens

On the real trend screen and historical trend screen, handwritten notations can be freely made by touching the display and d rawing your finger along it.

To write with your finger, touch

When handwritten in put is enabled, If [Pen] is touched again, drawn details are fixed and saved, handwritten in put is turned off, and from then

on regular touch operation is possible. Drawn content that was saved can be read again into internal memory, CD card and USB memory. (See "7.10 CF Card/USB Memory Screen.")

(Delete operation)

Toggles handwritten input on/off.

once to enable the function.

is displayed in yellow as shown below.

Handwritten input

example

Sets line thickness and color.

Erases drawn content.

If If the drawn content is con t inuous, all of it will be deleted in a single operation. However, if it is not

continuous, only the previ ously drawn locus will be deleted. Further touches of the but t on will delete loci in the order of input, starting fro m the most recent locus. Note: Once content is saved by touching the [Pen] button, it cannot be deleted with [ Undo].

is touched while writing on the touch screen, the previously draw n cont ent is deleted.

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(Setting operation)

The thickness and color of handw rit t en input can be be changed by touching

10 line thicknes ses are available.

16 line colors are available.

Supplementary Explanation

The number of handwritten points is obtained by periodically sensing and sampling coordinate data when the touch panel is touched. T he m aximum number of points that can b e input is 8,000. When the number of drawn points exceeds this limit, the oldest points are erased.

It is difficult to dist inguish v isually how m any points ha ve been inp ut. However, since the num ber of points is sam pled peri odicall y, writing slowly with the pen will res ult in m ore p oints being used; and alternativel y, writing quickly will result in fewer poin ts being use d.

The thickness of the loc us, and the size and color of the font bear no relation to the num ber of points consumed.

The reference figure below shows the number of handwritten points recognized by internal processing on the recorder.

Number of Handwritten Points

3 points used for 1 touch

← Fine Thick →

Example of use

Quickly drawn: approx. 8 points used

Slowly drawn: approx. 80 points used

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5.4.4 Automatic Scrolling on the Historical Trend Screen

Section 5.4.2 dealt with touch operations on screens with a scroll bar. On the historical trend screen (see 7.6, “Historical Trend Screen”) and the dual trend screen (7.7, “Dual Trend Screen”), on which recorded data can be played back , the scroll bar can be made to move automatically by swiping the screen as if to move it to see the latest part of the graph.

In response to this, the trend screen moves automatically, and automatic scrolling continues until the screen is touched again. The same operation is possible on historical trends read from either internal memory or external memory.

Automatic scrolling is possible also while the cursor is display ed. The cursor position tracks as required.

1. Swipe

2. Bar flows automatically.

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5.5 Operations in 4-Frame Split Screen Display

The screen of the recorder can be split into four sections for displaying inf ormation simultaneously on four separate screens. However, on a split screen display, the selectable display type is limited. Only trend time charts, numeric displays and bar graphs c an be selected.

• Select "4 scre ens" from the DISP menu.

• Touch the

4-frame split screen display can be selected by either of the above methods.

• Touch inside the frame to be expanded.

• Touch the DISP button of the frame to be exp anded, and select "1 screen."

• Click the DISP key to set to the frame selection mode*, click the direction key to select the frame

to expand, and clic k the E NT ER key.

1-screen display can be sele ct ed by any of the above methods.

(*Frame selection mode)

In the 4-frame split screen display, the frame selection mode is entered by clicking the DISP key. In this mode, the selected frame can be moved using the direction keys, and the following key operations are possible.

ENTER Displays t he current ly selected frame as a single screen. DISP Displays the DISP menu for the currently selected frame. The content

ESC Cancels frame selection mode.

In frame selection mode, t he currently selected frame is enclosed by a blue frame.

Currently

selected frame

icon at the bottom right.

selected in this DISP men u is used in the currently selected frame.

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Chapter 6. SWITCHING SCREENS

When the power is turned on, initialization takes about 10 to 30 seconds, and then an operation screen is displayed. With the factory

(Initialization

screens)

Approximately 10 to 30

Switch between different types of operation screen with the DISP menu.

(1) Press [DISP] key to display the DISP menu.

(2) Use the [arrow] keys to highlight y our sel ect ion, and then press [ENTER] key. The selected

When “Auto switching” is select ed (checked off), the display automatically swit ches between groups at a fixed interval.

seconds

screen is displayed.

x “Select display” selects the operation screen type (real time trend, numeric display, etc.). x “Select group” selects the group to be dis played.

settings, the operation screen that is displayed is the real-time trend screen. However, generally when the power is turned on, the operation screen that was being viewed when the power was turned off is displayed.

To set parameters, push the [HOME] key or [MENU] key from an operation screen, and the display switches to one of the settings screens.

Open the key cover

（During key operation）

Switching to a settings screen

ＨＯＭＥ

ＭＥＮＵ

Switching Between Operation Screens

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Home screen

On the Home screen it is easy to configure the same settings on all channels. The settings available on the Home screen are restricted, however, and settings cannot be changed on the Home screen while recording is in progress. Also, changing the recording cycle is possible for group 1 only.

MENU screen

Configuration is do ne mainly on the MENU screen. All items can be set here. Even if recording is in progress, all settings can be di splayed, although some settings cannot be cha nged. These settings are displayed in gray.

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Chapter 7. OPERATION SCREENS

7.1. Common Key Functions

7.1.1. Use of the keys

START

STOP

DISP

With touch operation, [Operation] → [Start recording]. O r, touch the disk icon.

Starts data recording. The data for any group which has been set to be recorded is stored in the internal memory. Any group for which recording conditions have not been set remains in standby state, and recording begins when conditions are set. Any group for which recording conditions have not been set is in standby state. Files are automatically saved to the CF card at fixed intervals and when they are complete.

With touch operation, [Operation] → [Stop recording] . O r, touch the disk icon.

Stops data recording for all groups. Files being written are completed and are stored on the CF card.

With touch operation, touch the [DISP] button.

Displays the DISP menu

Menu item Operation

Select display Selects the operation screen type. Select group Selects a group for display. Auto switching Enables or disables automatic switching betw een groups and

channels. Switching is enabled when checked. The auto matic switching cycle can be set between 1 and 60 seconds (MENU screen > Display settings > Commo n parameters > Screen auto switch period). If the automatic switching time is set to zero, automatic switching does not operate.

Snapshot Saves a copy of the screen to the SNAPSHOT folder on the CF

card. Stops refreshing of screens other than the status bar. Pressing any key refreshes the display. During a pause, all processes

Pause

Display OFF Turns off the LCD display . The display turns on again if any key 4-split screen Displays the screen split into four sections.

Expansion/compression Trends can be displayed with the time axis compressed. (same

other than drawing, such as data recording and data storage, are executed. Snapshots also are executed during a pause by pressing the [DISP] key.

is pressed.

size to 1/60)

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HOME

ENTER

ESC

With touch operation, [Operation] → [HOME setting].

Displays the HOME screen.

With touch operation, [Operation] → [MENU].

Displays the MENU screen.

With touch operation, differs according the screen.

On many screens, displays a menu. Menu contents differ depending on the screen.

With touch operation, [Back] b utton (in the settings screen)

Returns to the previous screen (except when the present screen is the real-time trend, bar graph, or numerical display screen).

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When trends are displayed vertically, the up and down keys switch the displayed group and the left and right keys switch the displayed channels.

When trends are displayed horizontally, the left and right keys switch the displayed group and the up and down keys switch the displayed channels.

With touch operation, N/A

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7.1.2. Displayed data

Readings and messages displayed on screens Data or message Description

(Numeric value) Numeric values are displayed based on the scale settings for each channel. The

number of digits after t he decimal point is determined by the maximum and minimum values of the scale. If the numeric value is in exponential format, it is shown in the format “1.2E+ 3. ” In such a case, display of up to 2 digits after the decimal point can be set, but possibly only 1 digit wil l b e shown, depending on the screen.

BURN Burnout, open circuit. OVER A signal exceeding the measurable upper limit (upper limit + 5 % of the ran ge) was

input. Or, the calculated result exceeds the value tha t can be indicated.*

UNDER A signal falling be low t he me asurable lower limit (lower limit - 5 % of range) was

input. Or, the calculated result falls below the smallest value that can be indicated.*

CAL ER Calculation error. The equation is not correct. Or, an error (BURN, OVER, UNDER,

or CAL ER) occurred o n the channel used for the equat i on.

RJ ERR Abnormal conditions were detected. Thi s message is displayed when an input

circuit is open, or when the dev ice f or ref erence junction compensation is damaged.

*The ranges that can be indicated for ca lculated results are as foll ows:

Standard format: ±30000, excluding the decimal point. For example: -30.000 t o + 30.000. Exponential format : 1.00E-15 to 9.99E+15

The numeric data displayed is current (at 0.5 second intervals) irrespective of the recording cycle, etc., except for historical data displayed as part of historical trends or dual trends. To slow down the updating speed, change the numeric value display update interval (see 11.3.4).

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7.2. Status Bar Information

The status bar is always at the top of the screen. It shows information such as the status of the recorder. If a schedule is set (see 11.7), the background color of the status bar is gray for periods other than the scheduled period.

Currently sele cted screen type

Group name, etc. is displayed at the bar below. AUTO display is not available. (See 5.4.1.)

Disk icon showing recording status etc.*

Alternately display s t he recording interval and the approximate remaining recordable period of the currently displayed group.

Alarm icon**

Current time

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The Disk Icon

• The recording state of the currently display ed group is indicated by an arrow state. Arrow State

Flowing up Recording is in progres s. Flashing The START key was clicked, but the recorder is in a recording standby

state since recording cond it io ns have not been met.

Hidden The START key has not been clicked. (stopped by STOP key)

• The state of the CF card is indicated by background color. Background

color Gray Normal Yellow The amount of space left on the CF card is 10% or less. (When the

Red There is no space left on the CF card. (W hen the overwrite mode (13.11.4)

• When “x” is displayed on t he di sk mark, this indicates that the CF card is not inserted.

• The round mark at the top right of the icon indicates the access state on the CF card. When this

mark is red, do not remove the CF card. Doing so might damage or destroy the data. Before removing the CF card, make sure that the round mark is gray.

Color State Gray The CF card is not being accessed. Yellow Data will be written to the CF card within about 5 seconds. Red The CF card is being accessed.

When “USB memory” is selected at “External Memory Selection” (see 13.11.17), “USB” is displayed on the icon. In this case, data is saved to the connected USB memory. For details on USB memory, see “15. Recording Data to USB Memory.”

State

overwrite mode (13.11.4) is set , t he display does not turn yellow.)

is set, the display does not t urn red. )

When an alarm occurs, the alarm icon is shown in t he status bar. The alarm icon staus is turned by the alarm status and the alarm acknowledgment status. To clear the alarm icon display, alarm acknowledge operation in the ENTER m enu of the operation screen is required or the alarm icon m ust be touched.

Alarm status Alarm acknowledgment (ACK) status Icon status No alarms — Not shown Recent alarm Not acknowledged yet Interior blinking Recent alarm Acknowledged Lit Old alarm Not ac knowledged yet Blinking Old alarm Acknow l edged Not shown

**The Alarm Icon

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7.3. Real-time Trend Screen

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The data trends can be viewed as on an analog recorder. Up to 4 scale bars can be displayed. A “pen” for each channel is positioned on the scale bars according to the display position setting for the channel. If the same display position is set for multiple channels, the scale numbers on the scale bar apply to the channel with the lowest channel number. Pens and trends of the other channels on the scale bar are displayed in the correct relative position, taking the scale bar width as 100% of the each channel’s range.

The data reading for a channel with an active alarm is shown in red.

Scale bars

nnotation made with marker function

The ENTER menu

Expansion/ compression

With touch operation, the same items as i n the DISP menu are avai lable.

Trends can be displayed with compression of the time axis. (Same magnification to 1/60)

Special functions of keys (see 7.1 above for other functions)

SCROLL

MARKER

With touch operation, [Hist] button

Displays the historical trend (or dual trend) screen. The same can be done by selecting historical trend (or dual trend) in the DISP menu. SCROLL displays the type of screen (historical/dual) that was last selected from the DISP menu.

With touch operation, [Ma r ker] button

The marker dialog box for adding an annotation is displayed. The marker cannot be used if recording is stopped. Either input a text or select a text already input (using the MENU settings) and add the text to the trend screen by pressing [ENTER] key. If “Input Text” is selected, the character input screen is displayed.

Display options for this section are: dat a display (with or without a tag), bar graph, and no display.

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7.4. Bar Graph Screen

On this screen, bar graphs display the readings for each channel in real time, for easy visual evaluation. The scales and length of the bars are determined by the display scale of the channel with the lowest channel number in the group.

The ENTER menu

Not available

Special functions of keys (see 7.1 above for other functions)

None.

Display options for this section are: data display

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(with or without a tag), and no display.

7.5. Numeric Display Screen

Data readings for each channel and alarm status are displayed. Depending on the number of numeric data display frames and the number of registered groups, the data for 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48 or 56 channels is displayed.

The data reading for a channel with an active alarm is shown in red.

The ENTER menu

Not available

Special functions of keys (see 7.1 above for other functions)

Not available

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7.6. Historical Trend Screen

play

Previously recorded data can be played back in trend format. If “Historical trend” is selected from

the DISP menu (or if [SCROLL] key is pressed while the real-time trend screen is displayed),

internal memory is displayed.

Data for the cursor position is dis

Marker function annotation

Cursor line

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ed.

The ENTER menu

When a file has been selected from the “Internal memory” screen, “CF card” screen or “USB memory” screen, the data

of the target file is displayed.

The scales, trends and pens conform to the current settings for the real-time trend screen.

Expansion/compression

(With touch operation) The same items as in the DISP menu are available.

Trends can be displayed with compression of the time axis. (Same magnification t o 1/60)

Special functions of keys (for functions see too 7.1 below)

When the trends are displayed vertically, the up and down keys switch the displayed group and the left and right keys switch the displayed channels.

When the trends are displayed horizontally, the left and right keys switch the

displayed group and the up and down keys switch the displayed channels.

SCROLL

CURSOR

MARKER

Pressing this key activates scroll mode, which is indicated by a yellow frame around the indicator line on the scroll bar. In scroll mode, the arrow keys scroll the trends screen by screen. When SCROLL is pressed again, scroll mode turns OFF and the arrow keys scroll the trends a pixel at a time.

With touch operation, select display channel → channel selection button on left

and right of data display area Cursor movement → Tou ch t rend.

Scroll → Operate scroll bar.

Pressing this key activates cursor mode, in which a cursor line is displayed in yellow. When an arrow key is pressed, the cursor line moves without scrolling the trends, and the data for the cursor position is displayed on the upper display in

numerical format (or as a bar graph). With touch operation, [Ma r ker] button

The marker dialog box is displayed. Select a text already entered (in the MENU settings) and insert it at the cursor position by pressing [ENTER]. Or, select “Input Text.” The character input screen is displayed and a new text can be input.

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With touch operation, touch the H, L icons on status

HOME

bar

If the data format set for the displayed file is maximum/minimum, the numeric value display (or bar graphs) show maximum and minimum values. The status bar will indicate either H (= high or max.) or L (= low or min.). Other functions of the [HOME] key are the same as elsewhere.

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7.7. Dual Trend Screen

The screen is split into upper and lower parts to display both real-time trends and historical trends, allowing them to be easily compared. The numerical data section is also split, and shows both current readings and the readings for the cursor position in the historical trends. The trend format, pen positions, etc. are the same as on the real-time trend screen.

However, if the recorder is set to display multiple scales, only 1 scale is displayed, and no numeric values are displayed on the scale. Otherwise the operation of this screen is the same as for the historical trend screen.

The ENTER menu

With touch operation, the same items as in the DISP menu are available.

Expansion/compression

Trends can be displayed with compression of the time axis. (Same magnification t o 1/60)

Special functions of keys (see 7.1 above for other functions)

Same as for historical trends (see 7. 6).

Upper row:

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current data readings

Lower row: data

for the cursor position in the historical trends

7.8. Alarm Display Screen

Alarms that have occurred are listed. Activation (alarm occurrence) date and time, cancellation date and time (when applicable), channel number or tag, and alarm types are displayed in reverse chronological order (latest on top). All alarms that have occurred are displayed, without regard to groups. The maximum number of alarms in the list is 1000. When the number of alarms exceeds 1000, the oldest alarm information is overwritten.

The ENTER menu

The trend display for the selected row at the date and time of the alarm will appear. If Trend display

recording was not in progress when the alarm occurred or if the file cannot be found, the

trend will not be shown. The internal memory is searched for the file first, and then the CF

card is searched.

The selected row is highl ighted in yellow.

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Special functions of keys (see 7.1 above for other functions)

Up and down arrows move the yellow highlighting up and down. Left and right arrows are not used.

SCROLL

With touch operation, operate the scroll bar.

Operation is the same as on the historical trends screen. See 7.6 above.

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7.9. Internal Memory Screen

This screen lists the files contained in the recorder’s internal memory. The start date and time, the end date and time (the last moment of recording) and the number of records (data count) are displayed. Files are displayed in chronological order (latest on top). All files in the selected group only are displayed.

The ENTER menu

With touch operation, the ENTER menu is displayed by touching a row in the list.

Trend display The trends recorded in the file of the selected row will appear.

Special functions of keys (see 7.1 above for other functions)

The selected row is highlighted in yellow

Up and down arrows move the yellow highlighting up and down. Left and right arrows are not used.

SCROLL

With touch operation, operate the scroll bar.

Operation is the same as on the historical trends screen. See 7.6 above.

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About internal memory

The ARF200 writes all data to internal memory as a file. The recorded data is copied to the CF card at a preset interval and when rec ordi ng i n a f il e is complete.

• File size. When data reaches the maximum file size in internal memory, the file is completed.

File sizes can be calcul at ed by the following formula:

File size = Data size x number of channels x number of record ings

Data size is norm ally 4 bytes in binary expressi on and 6 bytes when the data format is “max/min”. When recording ends when recording conditions are not established, the STOP key is

Limitations on internal memory

pressed or the power is turned off before the maximum file size is reached, recording is concluded at that time.

Number of

Groups Used

Max. File Size

(KB)

Number of

Recordings

When 12 Points

Are Used

(4-byte data) 1 3904 83280 2 1920 40960 3 1216 25940 4 896 19110 5 704 15010 6 576 12280

Note) If a file is saved in CSV format, the numbers of records listed above will be the approximate number of lines. For example, if 12 inputs are used by 3 groups, the number of lines per file is approximately 25,940. If the number of lines is limited by the spreadsheet software, etc., change the number of records (the number of lines) by resetting the recording cycle, referring to “Setting file size” in

11.5, “File settings.”

• Number of files. The maximum number of files that can be saved in the internal memory is

250. For files per group, divide 250 by the number of groups and round down.

• Total capacity for files. The total file size that can be saved in the internal memory can be

computed by: 64 KB × (125 ÷ (Number of groups) – 2). If the data exceeds this size, files will be deleted, starting with the oldest.

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7.10. CF Card/USB Memory Screen

This screen shows a list of files stored on the CF card or the USB memory for the group identified in the status bar. The screen displays the start date and time, the end date and time (or the time of the latest recording, if recording is in progress), and the number of records (data count). Files are displayed in reverse chronological order (the latest on top). All files in the selected group only are

displayed.

If data is stored in binary format, the number of records is displayed in the Data count column. If data is stored in CSV format, instead of the number of records, “(Text)” is displayed in the column.

The ENTER menu

With touch operation, the ENTER menu is displayed by touching a row in the list.

Trend display Delete FTP transfer

For binary files, the trends recorded in the file referred to by the selected row will be displayed. Deletes the file in the selected row. However, deletion is not possible while recording is in progress. Send the file in the selected row to the FTP server. See 11.10.4, “FTP client configuration.”

Special functions of keys (see 7.1 above for other functions)

The selected row is highl ighted in yellow.

Up and down arrows move the yellow highlighting up and down. Left and right arrows are not used.

SCROLL

With touch operation, operate the scroll bar.

Operation is the same as on the historical trends screen. See 7.6 above.

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7.11. Marker Screen

Shows a list of annotations recorded on the trends with the marker function. The date and time and the annotation are displayed in chronological order (latest on top). Only annotations in the selected group are displayed. A maximum of 200 annotations can be recorded. If the number of annotations exceeds 200, the oldest annotation is

overwritten.

The ENTER menu

Trend display

Delete Delete all

Special functions of keys (see 7.1 above for other functions)

The trend at the position of the marker for the selected row will be displayed, unless the file cannot be found. Deletes the marker on the selected row. However, markers cannot be deleted from a complete d file on the CF card. Deletes all markers. However, markers cannot be deleted from a completed file on the CF card.

The selected row is highlighted in yellow.

Up and down arrows move the yellow highlighting up and down. Left and right arrows are not used.

SCROLL

With touch operation, operate the scroll bar.

Operation is the same as on the historical trends screen. See 7.6 above.

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Chapter 8. INITIA L SETTINGS

When the power is turned on with the default factory settings or when the settings are initialized, the initial settings screen will appear. Set parameters for the following, at a minimum:

・Language ・Power frequency (50/60 Hz) ・Usage group count ・Clock ・Input ・Display ・File

You can exit without changing anything. In that case, the paperless recorder operates with the

default factory settings.

Press [ENTER] key when the above message is displayed. The message disappears and the settings can be changed.

1) L anguage

Move the focus to “Language” with the arrow keys and press [ENTER]. A pull-down menu is displayed. Select English or Japanese and press ENTER to finalize the choice.

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2) Power frequency

The sub-screen is displayed by touching the ▼ button for the 50Hz/60Hz item. The selected item is displayed by touching the item to set from 50Hz or 60Hz in the sub-screen. Before setting this, check the frequency of the power supply you are using.

3) Usage group count

The sub-screen is displayed by touching the ▼ button for the Usage group count item.

• The usage group count can be set between 1 to 6.

• The smaller a usage group count is set, the longer the time that internal memory can be recorded

becomes. (See “7.9 Internal Memory Screen.”)

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4) Clock settings

The clock setting screen below is displayed by touching the [Set] button at the Clock settings item.

For detailed setting instructions, refer to “11.11.1. Clock”. (Page 101)

5) Input settings

The input setting screen below is displayed by touching the [Set] button at Input settings item.

For detailed settings instructions, refer to “11.2 Input settings”. (Page 59)

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6) Display settings

The display setting screen below is displayed by touching the [Set] button at Display settings item.

For detailed setting instructions, refer to “11.3.1. Channel parameters”. (Page 68)

7) File settings

The file setting screen below is displayed by touching the [Set] button at File settings item.

For detailed setting instructions, refer to “11.5. File settings screen”. (Page 81)

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)

Chapter 9. MENU STRUCTURE

Operation

screen

HOME settin

screen (page 37)

MENU settin

screen (page 40)

Input parameter settings (page 37)

Recording interval settings (page 37)

Specification confirmation (page 39)

Input operation settings (page 44)

Display settings (page 52)

Alarm settings (page 60) Detail settings

File settings (page 63)

Totalizer reset settings (page 67)

Instrument specifications display

List

Channel parameters

Group parameters

Group parameter2

(Version 2.00 and later )

Common parameters

LCD settings

ON/OFF settings

Detail settings

Setting of display

Setting of group

Detail settings

Parameter settings

of o

eration screen

Detail settings

Schedule settings (page 69)

Marker text settings (page 70)

Memory operation (page 71)

Network setting (page 72)

Detail settings

Write settings to external memory

Read settings from external memory

Initializing the settings

Write internal memory to external

Copy CF data to USB memory

Clearing the internal memory data

CS card formatting

USB memory formatting

Ethernet settings

DNS settings

Web server settin

(Version 2.00 and later )

FTP client settings

(Version 2.00 and later )

FTP server settings

SNTP settings

(Version 2.00 and later

E-MAIL settings

Save settings

Reading the settings

OK/cacel settings OK/cacel settings

OK/cacel settings OK/cacel settings OK/cacel settings OK/cacel settings

Detail settings

Detail settings Detail settings

Forward address

Transmission

conditions selection

送信 CH

Detail settings

System setting

(page 82)

Clock settings

Key loc

Password settings

Host communications

Slave communications (displayed

when corresponding option is

supported

T ouch pane l calibrat ion

Other settings

Accoun

Detail settings

ON/OFF settings

Detail settings

Save settings Save settings

OK/cacel settings

Detail settings

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Chapter 10. HOME SCREEN

10.1. Quick recorder setup

For convenient setup and checking, input and recording settings for all channels at the same time can be set on the HOME screen.

□ Operation screen

Press [HOME] key or touch [Operation] → [HOME setting]

□ Home screen

■ Available range type (sensor type) settings

DC voltage mV: 13.8, 27.6, 69, 200, 500

V: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Thermocouple Resistance

thermometer ( RTD )

■ Range

• Set the range. (The range depends on the range type and sen sor type .)

K，E，J，T，R，S，B，N，W-WRe26，WRe5-WRe26, PR40-20，NiMo-Ni，

CR-AuFe, Platinel 2, U, L

Pt100, JPt100, Pt50, Pt-Co

Pressing [HOME] key from the operation screen displays the HOME screen. To make the various settings, bring the cursor (blue) to the item to set using the arrow keys, and press the [ENTER] key or touch the ▼ button for the item. The selection screen is displayed so that the item can be set.

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■ Scale

• Set the scale. (The scale depends on the range type and sensor t ype.)

■ Reference junction compensation (RJ)

• Set the RJ to either internal or external.

■ Available burnout settings None The burnout function is not used.

UP If burnout occurs, indication w il l be u pscale. DOWN If burnout occurs, indicatio n will be downscale.

■ Available record ing cycle settings

• Only the ARF _ _ _ AS (100 ms input cycle mod el s ) can be set to 0.1, 0.2 and 0.5 seconds.

Seconds 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60

Correctly input the position of the decimal point here since it becomes the position of the decimal point for measurement values.

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10.2. Specifications display

• The basic specifications of this recorder ca n be checked from the HOME screen.

• If you have a question about the recorder, contact your distributor after checking the

specifications.

□ Operation screen

Press [HOME] or [Operation] → [MENU settings].

□ Home screen

HOME]

Touch or select by “↓” and move the focus to “Specifications”.

Then press [ENTER] key .

□ Specifications display screen

The following items ca n be checked on the specifications con f irmation screen:

・ Model number ・ Serial number ・ Software version ・ MAC address

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Chapter 11. MENU SCREEN

11.1. Overview

□ Operation screen

Press [MENU] or touch [Operation] → [MENU settings]..

□ MENU screen

□ Input settings screen

Press [MENU] key from the operation screen, and the MENU screen is displayed. Select the desired item with the arrow keys and press [ENTER] key to switch to the desired parameter settin

A list of parameters appears. Select the desired item with the arrow keys ( ▲ and ▼ ). The selected item is highlighted as shown on the left. (Here, “Input operation settings” is selected.) Then press [ENTER] key.

screen.

Select “Input operation settings” and press [ENTER] key.

See 11.2, “Input settings.” (Page 59)

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□ Display settings screen

Select “Display settings” and press [ENTER] key.

Alarm settings screen

□

Select “Alarm settings” and press [ENTER] key.

□ File settings screen

See 11.3, “Display settings.” (Page 68)

See 11.4, “Alarm settings.” (Page 78)

Select “File settings” and press [ENTER] key.

See 11.5, “File settings.” (Page 81)

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□ Totalizer settings screen

Select “Totalizer reset settings” and press [ENTER] key.

See 11.6, “Totalizer settings.” (Page 85)

□ Schedule settings screen

Select “Schedule settings” and press [ENTER] key.

□ Marker settings screen

Select “Marker settings” and press [ENTER] key.

See 11.7, “Schedule settings.” (Page 87)

See 11.8, “Marker settings.” (Page 88)

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□ Memory operation screen

Select “Memory operations” and press [ENTER] key.

□ Network settings screen

Select “Network settings” and press [ENTER] key.

□ System settings screen

See 11.9, “Memory operations.” (Page 89)

See 11.10, “Network settings.” (Page 91)

Select “System settings” and press [ENTER] key.

Displayed only when slave communications options are selected

See 11.11, “System settings.

” (Page 101)

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11.2. Input Settings

11.2.1. Input parameter selection

• Start from the MENU screen.

• Press the ▼ button for the item to be set and then move to the input screen.

The ARF200 can be set for up to 128 channels. Depending on the model, functions are allocated among the channels as shown in the table below.

Analog input channe ls

Can be assigned to analog inputs. The input range types can be selected from among DC voltage, thermocouple, and RTD.

Channels set for calculation

No analog inputs are assigned to these channels. These channels are for assigning measurement values that use formula.

By setting up a formula to determine the input value for a channel, the ARF200 can record more data than the number of actual input items. In this case the range type cannot be selected. Also, with the Network Instrumentation Module (Ethernet) option, the addresses of Network Instrumentation Modules registered as connected slave devices can be assigned.

Digital input channels

Models with digital input (an option) have 8 digital inputs. The range type can be selected from “Digital input,” “Pulse (+),” or “Pulse (−).”

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ARF212 ARF224 ARF236 ARF248

Analog input

channels

Channels

set for

calculation

Digital input

channels

Without

contact

input

CH1~12 CH1~12 CH1~24 CH1~24 CH1~36 CH1~36 CH1~48 CH1~48

CH13~128 CH13~120 CH25~128 CH25~120 CH37~128 CH37~120 CH49~128 CH49~120

－ CH121~128 － CH121~128 － CH121～128 － CH121~128

With

contact

input

Without contact

input

With

contact

input

Without

contact

input

With

contact

input

Without contact

input

Touching a channel number displays the detailed setting screen for that channel.

Note: The filter level setting is available in version 2.00 and lat e r.

■ Available range type (sensor type) settings

Analog input type (ARF112: CH1–12, AR F224: CH1–24, ARF236: CH 1–36, ARF248: CH1–48,, )

DC voltage mV: 13.8, 27.6, 69, 200, 500

V: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50

Thermocouple

K, E, J, T, R, S, B, N, W-WRe26, WRe5-WRe26, PR40-20, NiMo-Ni, CR-AuFe, Platinel 2, U, L

RTD Pt100, JPt100, Pt50, Pt-Co

With

contact

input

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Digital input type (Digital input type (for models with digit al input): CH121 to 128)

Digital input DI

Pulse input Pulse (+)*, Pulse (-)** Pulse (+)*: pulse counter increases at a rising edge (OFF to ON) of input signal. Pulse (-)**: pulse counter increases at a fa lling edge (ON to OFF) of input signal.

Digital input: DI

Records ON/OFF status of digital input.

Pulse input: Pulse (+ ) and Pulse (−)

Counts pulse inputs (calculates the number of pulses) using ON/OFF inputs of the contacts as pulse signals. Pulse inputs of 5 Hz or more can be counted.

Pulse (+): counts changes of digital input from OFF to ON. Pulse (−): counts changes of digital input from ON to OFF.

Range type:Pulse(+)

Digital input

Range type:Pulse(-)

The pulse input total rolls over (is reset) to the low limit of the scale when it reaches the

high limit.

■ Range

• Set the range. (The range depends on the range type and sensor type.)

■ Scale

• Set the scale. (The scale depends on the range type and sensor t ype.)

Correctly input the position of the decimal point here since it becomes the position of the decimal point fo measurement values. 。

■ Sensor correction

• Set a value (shift value) t o be added to the input value.

■ Reference junction compensation (RJ)

• Set the RJ to either internal or external.

■ Available burnout settings None The burnout function is not used.

UP If burnout occurs, indication will be upscale. DOWN If burnout occurs, indication w il l be dow nscale.

■ Setting the filter ing level

• The input filter level can be set from 0 to 3, with 0 as no filter and 3 as the strongest filter. If

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“System settings” is select ed for “F ilt er level,” the filter level will be determined by the settings in System settings > Other. Note: Setting the filt er level is possible only in version 2.00 and later.

■ Tag (label)

• A t ag can be displayed instead of the channel number. (Up to 15 one-byte characters) This is valid when data display of [Display settings] → [Common parameters] is set with tags.

■ Units

• Set the engineering units for the channel. ( Up to 7 one-byte characters)

■ Usage of formula OFF Raw input data is displayed and recorded for this channel.

ON Input data processed by a formula is displayed and recorded for this channel.

■ Definition of formu la

• If the formula usage setting is ON, define a formula for the channel (see 11.2.2 below).

■ Copying parameters wit h t he copy function

The above shows the setup for copying parameters from Ch 01 to Channels 02 to 05. Select the Go button and press [ENTER] key, and the Channel 01 parameters are copied to Channels 02, 03, 04, and 05.

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11.2.2. Formula definition

1) Types of calculation

Arithmetic operations The basic f

Operation Symbol Example Remarks

Addition + X+Y

Subtraction - X–Y

Multiplication * X*Y

Division / X/Y

Remainder % X%Y

Exponential ^ X^Y

Note: X and Y in the table indicate a formula or number.

Comparison

Comparison is do ne and the result is given as 1 (satisfied) or 0 (unsatisfied).

Operation Symbol Example Remarks

Equal value == X==Y

Unequal value != X!=Y

More than >> X>>Y

Less than << X<<Y

Equal or more than >= X>=Y

Equal or less than <= X<=Y

Note: X and Y in the table indicate a formula or number.

Logical operations

Binary logical operations are done and the result is returned as 1 or 0.

Operation Symbol Example Remarks

Logical AND AND X AND Y

Logical OR OR X OR Y

Exclusive OR XOR X XOR Y

Negation NOT NOT (X) Put the object being

our arithmetic operations are available.

negated in parenthese s.

Note: X and Y in the table indicate a formula or number. X and Y should be expressible in terms of 0 o r 1.

Other operations

The following calculat ions can also be done.

Round up after the decimal po int CEL CEL(X)

Round down after the decimal point FLR FLR(X)

Natural logarithm (bas e e) LOG LOG(X)

Common logarithm (base 10) LOG10 LOG10(X)

Operation Symbol Example Remarks

Absolute value ABS ABS(X)

Square root SQR SQR(X)

Power of e EXP EXP(X)

Note: X in the table indicates a formula or number.

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Channel data operation functions

The following calculat ions can also be done:

Input data

Calculation result

data

Previous calculated

result data

Totalization

(integration)

F value FV FV(X#To#Z#R) See (3) below

Relative humidity RH RH(D#W) See (4) below

Dew-point

temperature

Moving average (1

Moving average (5

hour)

min)

Past data (1 hour)

Past data (5 min)

First delay filt er

Symbol Example Remarks

PCH PCH(X)

OCH OCH(X) Data at the prev i ous scanning

ITG ITG(X)

ITG24 ITG24(X)

DEW DEW(T#H) See (5) below

AVE AVE（X#T） *2

AVEH AVEH (X#T)

OLD OLD（X#T） *2 OLDH OLDH（X#T） IIR IIR（X#T） *2

CH(X)

See the value before the operation of the specified channel. *1

See (2) below

In the table, X represents the channel number. *1. The analog input channel or contact input channel can be specified.

*2. Do not use the same function two times or more in one formula, or the results will not be

calculated correctly.

Note: The operat ion result of the specified destination is used as the ch annel data operation

function. If a formula makes use of calculation results fro m a cha nnel whose number is greater than the channel currently being processed, the calculation results obtain ed previously from the designated channel are used.

System information acquisition function

Symbol Example Remarks CF card rema ining amount CF CF(A) A = Unit of the remaining

amount:

0: Megabytes 1: Minutes 2: Hours 3: Days

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(2) Totalizing operation

For the totalizer, the ITG function or the ITG24 function is used.

To reset the totalizer, refer to section 1 1.6.

a) Normal totalizing operation

Perform totaliz ing o peration on the channel to be totalized by t he input cycle.

Format for entering the formula

ITG(d) d: channel number

Calculation de t a i ls

= D

+ {(PVn + PV

n-1

) × (Tn - T

n-1

)} ÷ 2

: Totalized result D

: Data to be totalized PV

: Time of calculation T

: Previous totalized result

n-1

: Data totalized at the previous calculation

n-1

: Time of the previous calculation (0.1 s before)

n-1

Example: Inputting the instantaneous value (L/min) from the flowmeter an d calculating the

cumulative count Since the unit used by the formula for integration (ITG) on t he ARF200 is the second, it is necessary t o convert the PV from L/min to L/s. Therefore, the ITG is divided by 60: ITG (d)/60 (or ITG (d)/3600 if the PV unit is L/hour).

If the auto-totalizer reset is set to ON, the cumulative count will be reset at the totalizer reset base time and at every interval. I f there is a data error (OVER, UNDER etc.), the calculation is not done, and the previous results are used.

b) 24-hour totalizing op eration

The total of a tar get channel is calculated every 0.1 s. The calculation details are the same as for a norma l totalizing operation.

Format for entering the formula

ITG24(d) d: channel n umber

If the auto-totalizer reset is set to ON, the cumulative count will be reset at the totalizer reset

base time alone.

(3) F value

Format for entering the formula

FV(X#To#Z#R)

X: Channel to be calcul at ed T o: F-value calculatio n reference temperature Z: Z-value R: F-value calculation startin g t emp erat ure

The formula used to calcu late F is ∫10

A = (T - To) ÷ Z T: channel data to be calculated

When T exceeds R, the F-value is reset to 0.

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(4) Relative humidity

Format for entering the formula

RH (D#W)

D: Dry bulb temperature W: Wet bulb temperature

The following formula is used for relative humidity calculation.

((B - 0.000662 × 1013.0 × (D - W)) ÷ A) × 100

A: Dry bulb saturated water vapor pressure B: Wet bulb saturated water vapor pressure D:Dry bulb temperature W:Wet bulb t emperature

The following formula is used for the calculation of saturated water vapor pressure

6.1121 × E XP ((17.502 × T) ÷ (240.9 + T)) T: Temperature

(5) Dew-point temperature

Format for entering the formula

DEW (T#H)

T: Temperature data channel H: Relative humidity channel

For the input of relative humidity, use the results of the RH calculation shown above in (4), or the output from an external thermometer, and then register the channel as Xh.

The formula below is used for the dew-point temperature.

t: Temperature data h: Relative humidity data D: Dew-point temperature

1) K = t + 273.15

2) When t ≥ 0 W = EXP(-5800.2206 / K + 1.3914993 + K × (-0. 048640239 + K × (0.41764768E-4

- 0.14452093E-7 × K)) + 6.5459673 × LOG (K))/ 1000

When t < 0

W = EXP(-5674.5359 / K + 6.3925247+ K × (-9. 677843E-3 + K × (0.62215701E-6

+ K × (0.20747825E-8 - 9.484024E-13 × K))) + 4.1635019 ×LOG(K))/100 0

3) S = W × h/100

4) P = S × 1000

5) Y = LOG(P)

6) When P ≥ 611.2 D = -77.199 + Y × (13.198 + Y × (-0.63772 + 0. 071098 × Y))

When P < 611.2

D = -60.662 + Y × (7.4624 + Y × (0.20594 + 0. 016321 × Y))

(6) Moving average

Calculate the average o f the data for past T seconds.

Format for entering the formula AVE (X#T) AVEH (X#T)

X: Data channel No. T: Time series interval (s ec.)

The table below shows th e difference between AVE and AVEH.

AVE AVEH Sampling cycle 1 s 0.1 s Range of T 1 to 3600 1 to 300

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(7) Past data

Calculate the dat a T seconds earlier.

Format for entering the formula OLD (X#T) OLDH (X#T)

X: Data channel No. T: Amount of time to go back (sec.)

The table below shows th e difference between OLD and OLD H.

OLD OLDH Sampling cycle 1 s 0.1 s Range of T 1 to 3600 1 to 300

(8) First delay filter

Filters the data of chann el X.

Format for entering the formula IIR (X#T)

X: Data channel No. T: Time constant (sec.)

Calculation de t a i ls {dt÷(dt+t)}×(x-d)+d dt: sampling cycle (0.1 s fixed) t: time constantq x: current value of channel X d: previous operation results

(9) Example of arithmetic expression where calculations are combined

• (CH(1)*3-20)/6: (Channel 1 data × 3 – 20) ÷ 6

• (CH(1)+CH(2))<300: When the sum of channel 1 and channel 2 is less t han 300, the value

is 1.

• ABS(CH(1))>=50: When absolute value of channel 1 is 50 or more, the value is 1.

• (PCH(1)>=100)AND(PCH(2)<=50): When channel 1 data has a value of 100 or more and channel 2 data is 50 or less, the value is 1.

Handling Precautions

・ The following functions cannot be used together. Doing so will cause a calculation error.

ITG, ITG24, AVE, AVEH, OLD, OLDH, and IIR

Example: A VE(OLD(1 #10)#60)

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11.3. Display settings

11.3.1. Channel parameters

• St art from the MENU screen.

• Press [ENTER] key and the screen shown below will be displayed.

Wave pattern type, maximum/minimum values of the display scale, color and t he display position of each channel can be set.

■ Setting the display scale The display scale settings determine how the data is displayed on the screen.

Item Description Type

Standard: The upper and lower limit of the display scale can be set

within the range ±30000 excluding the decimal point, or a value down to three digits past t he decimal point can be set.

Expo” (exponent) sets the minimum and maximum values in exponential form. The screen is als o displayed in exponential form.

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The significant of the minimum and maximum values is 1–9.99, and the exponent part can be set in a range of ±15.

Minimu m, ma x i mu m x In the trend display, the coordinates are calculated such that the

minimum value is positioned at the extreme bottom left and the maximum value is positioned at the extreme upper right. Horizontal direction is sho w n by ( ).

When there are multiple channels displayed in the same position, the min. and max. values of the channel with the smallest number are displayed on the scale bar. Each of the pens is displayed in the correct relative position, taking the width defined for the channel by its min. and max. values as 100% of the scale bar.

x The min. and max. values are disp layed with the preset number

of digits after the deci ma l point .

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■ Setting the display position

• The display position (1, 2, 3, or 4) indicates the position of the scale on which the pen is placed.

For vertical trend graphs

For horizontal tren d graphs

■ Copying parameters w ith the copy function

The above shows the setup for copying Ch 01’s parameters to Channels 02 to 05. Select the Go button and press [ENTER] key, and the Channel 01 parameters are copied to Channels 02, 03, 04, and 05.

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11.3.2. Group parameters

• Start from the MENU s c reen.

• Press the ▼ button for the item to be set and then move to the input scree n.

The group specified by the number next to "Group" in the upper left can be configured.

■ Group name

• If set, the group name is used in the screen display and is used as the file name of the recorded data. (Up to 16 one-byte characters)

■ Channel

• Set the channel to be registered t o t he group. Also set the channel (during setting, the display will be blank even if “0” is set) not to be registered to the group. If a channel number is set, the registered channel’s data will be recorded on the CF card even if the trend display is set t o “N. ” Set a blank for unused channels.

■ Trend displ ay

• When a value is selected, pressing the [ENTER] key toggles bet ween “Y” and “N.” If the trend display is set to “N,” there will not be a trend display for that cha nnel. However, even when its trend display is set to “N,” t he channel’s data will be recorded in a file if the channel has been registered in a group.

Trend di spl ay Data display File recording Trend display setting [Y]

Trend display setting [N]

■ Size

• This is the thickness of the trend line. Select from 1 to 5.

● ● ● －－ ●

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■ Trip li ne

• This is a fixed dotted line displayed on the trends.

– Posi(tion)

Set the display position of the trip line in the range 0 –99 % of the display width.

– Color

Select the color of the trip line from a choice of 48 colors.

– Size

Select 1 to 5 as the thickness of the trip line

Trip line

11.3.3. Group Parameters 2

• St art from the MENU screen.

• Highlight “Display settings” using the arrow keys. Press [ENTER] key. Highlight “Common parameters.”

• Press [ENTER] key and the screen shown below will be displayed.

When group parameter 2 is selected in the display setting screen from the MENU setting menu screen, the screen shown below will be displayed. The group for the number specified by the numeric at the top left “Group” can be set.

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■ Time axis ruled line

• Select “Auto” or “Specified.” If “Auto” is selected, the interval between rul ed lines is determined automatically according to the recording interval.

■ Time axis ruled line int erval

• S pecify the interval between ruled lines on the time axis in t r end displays. Even numbers from 12 to 510 can be specified. This setting is enabled onl y if “Specified” is selected for “Time axis ruled line.”

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11.3.4. Common parameters

• St art from the MENU screen.

• Press the ▼ button for the item to be set and t hen move to the input screen.

■ Data display

• Set the upper side (or right side) display of the trend screen to indicate tags, bar graph, or nothing. No tag With tag Bar graph None

■ Trend dire ct ion

• Set the wave direction to be vert ical or horizontal.

■ Data display size adjustment

• This function automatic al l y increases the size of the data display shown on the t rend screen if

there are not many registered cha nnels. In the following cases, data is shown in larger characters.

Data display Trend direction Number of registered

channels Without tag Vertical Up to 3 With tag Vertical Up to 4 Without tag Horizontal Up to 6 With tag Horizontal Up to 4

■ Trend label

• This sets the label that is displayed on the trend. None Channel Tag

■ Scale text

• Set the scales to display or not display numerical values.

■ Bar graph direction

• Set the bar graph direction on the bar gr aph screen to be vertical or horizontal.

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■ Bar graph base position

• This sets the base posit io n for bar gra phs on the bar graph screen at a value from 0 to 100. At a

setting of 0, bars start on the lef t si de (or t he bottom) of the screen. At a setting of 100, bars start on the right side (or the top).

Setting: 0 Setting: 50 Setting: 100

■ Zone usage

• The display range of the measured/calculated data is called the zone. When the zone is set to ON,

the display range can be div ide d int o zones. For more details, see the next page.

■ Numeric display frame count

• Set the number of divisions of the numeric display frame from one of 1/2/3/4/6/8/9/10/12/24/36/48/56.

■ Max/min display (numeric display)

• Select one of “With or “Without”. When “With” is sele ct ed, t he minimum and maximum values o f that channel data are dis played in the numeric display screen. Note, however, that these values are not displayed when the numeric display frame count above is set to 24 or higher.

■ Screen auto switching period

• Determines how of t en the display is automatically switched, if “Auto switching” has been set to ON with the DISP menu.

■ Data value updati ng i nt erval

• Determines how oft en t he measured data dis played on the screen is updated.

0.5 seconds, 1 second

■ Dual trend synchronization

• If a file with past data is opened as a dual trend when the function above is ON, the data will scroll at the same rate as that of the real-time trend. When scrolling reaches the e nd of the file, if there is a consecutive file, it will open automati cally and scrolling through it will begin.

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The area in which measured/calculated data is displayed is called a zone. By assigning each channel to a zone, the data display can be more easily read.

Select “ON” for Zone usage. From the MENU screen, when Display settings and then Channel parameters is selected, t he fo ll owing screen (with an added column for zone) is display ed.

Channels can be assigned to either Zone 1 or 2. As a result, the display of waves on the trend screen is divided into 2, wi th channels displayed eit her in Zone 1 or in Zone 2.

Zone 1

Zone

Zone 2

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11.3.5. LCD settings

• Start from the MENU s creen.

• Press the ▼ button for the item to be set and then move t o t he input screen.

■ Display off timer (minute) If there is no key operation during the time (in minutes) set for the display- off timer, the LCD display will turn off.

• The display-off ti mer for t he LC D can be set from 1 to 60 minutes. If the setting is “0,” the display - off timer for the LCD does not operate.

• To cancel the “display off” and resume viewing, press any key.

■ Display brightness

• Select from 4 degrees of brightn ess for the LCD backlight. 1 is the brightest and 4 is the darkest. The factory setting is 3.

■ Back color

• Select a background color for the screen, either white or black.

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11.4. Alarm settings

• Start from the M ENU screen.

• Press the ▼ button for the item to be set and then move to the in put screen.

■ Type

• There are 6 settings for alarm type, as shown below.

None The alarm is not set Diff. upper Differential upper limit alar m Upper Upper limit alarm Diff. lower Differential lower limit alarm Lower Lower limit alarm Error Error alarm

“Error” refers to the occurrence of BURN, OVER, UNDER, CAL ER, or RJ ERR.

■ Value

• This determines the threshol d for the alarm.

■ Ref. CH

• Sets the reference channel for t he di fferential upper/lower limit alarms.

■ Dead band

• Determines the dead ban d bet w een t he alarm threshold and its release. (See next page.)

■ Delay

• Sets a delay for alarm occ urrence (0–3600 seconds). If an alarm is triggered and cont i nues longer than the delay time set for the alarm, alarm output is generated.

・Alarm state

・Alarm output

Delay Delay

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■ Relay (for models with the optional alarm output terminal)

• It is possible to set relays even w ithout an alarm output terminal (but there i s no effect).

• The alarm output terminal number can be set from 0 to 12. However, there is no alarm output when 0 is set.

■ AND/OR (output mode) AND Alarms are assigned with the AND condition for activation of an alarm output terminal.

The relay turns ON when all alarms set for one alarm output terminal are activated. Alarms are assigned with the OR condition for activation of an alarm output terminal.

The relay turns ON when any of the alarms set for one alarm output terminal is activated.

• If both A ND and OR are set for the same alarm output terminal, the relay turns ON when all the alarms set for AND are activated, or when one of the alarms set for OR is activ ated.

■ Marker*

• It is possible to set a marker No. that aut omatically writes an annotation on the trend screen when an alarm occurs.

• If the setting is “0,” the marker function does not operate.

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Differential alarms

Differential upper limit alarm

Alarm value

Differential low e r l imit alarm

When difference in measured v alues ≥ alarm v alue: Differential upper limit alarm occurs When difference in measured v alues ≤ alarm v alue: Differential lower li m it alarm occurs

Difference of

measured values

(absolute value)

U の計警報値

Alarm occurs Alarm occurs

Alarm value

Alarm dead band

Lower limit alarm

Dead band

(Occurrence)

MIN

Alarm value

Alarm dead band

Upper limit alarm

OFF

(Release)

MAX

(Release)

Dead band

OFF

MIN

Alarm value

Difference of measu r ed values

(absolute value)

(Occurrence)

MAX

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11.5. File settings screen

• Start from the M ENU screen.

• Press the ▼ button for the item to be set and then move to the in put screen.

■ No. The setting for number of groups that has been set in the recorder’s group count setting (in System settings → Other settings → Usage group count) is displayed here. Select the desired number and press t he [ EN TE R] key. A screen with file settings for the group will be displayed. For setting inst ructions, see the next page.

■ ON/OFF When ON is selected, data will be recorded. No data is recorded or displayed when OFF is selected.

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Group file settings

■ Recording cycle

Seconds 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 Minutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60

■ Data format

If the recording cycle is set to 0.1 seconds, Sampling is the only selectable data form at. In recording the data into the file, the average, maximum, minimum or maximum/minimum values in the period of the recording cycle can be recorded. If Maximum/minimum is selected, the record size will be 1.5 times larger.

Format Sampling Average Maximum Minimum Maximum/minimum Record size (bytes) 4 4 4 4 6

■ File size*

This setting specifies the file size (time period). When a file reaches the specified size it is complete, and subsequent recorded dat a is st ored in another file. When “Auto” is specifie d, data is recorded up the file size upper limit. Periods consisting of minutes or hours are not calculated starting from the time when the setting is made, but rather are calculated starting from 0:00 (12:00 midnight) clock time. Similarly, weekly periods are calculated from 0:00 on Sunday, and monthly periods from 0:00 on the first day of the month.

Minutes 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 Hours 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 Other 1 week, 1 month

However, if recording stops or recorded data reaches the upper limit of the file size (see 7.9 “Internal Memory Screen”) before the specified per iod, the file is completed at that time.

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■ Recording triggers

Recording is triggered i n one of the following ways:

Trigger type Description START key Recording starts when the [START] key is pressed. Alarm After the [START] key is pressed, recording begins when the alarm

relay is activated. If this item is selected, the relay terminal number

can be selected. Digital input (option)

After the [START] key is pressed, recording starts when the digital

input terminal turns ON. If this item is selected, the input terminal

number can be selected.

■ Pre-trigger (0–950) When recording begins, p ast data retroactive to the count set here is recorded.

Example: When the recording starts at 13:00:00 with the pre-trigger “10” and the recording cycle “2

seconds,” data from 12:5 9:40 to 12:59:58 are added to the beginning of the file.

Note: When the power is turned off or the settings are changed, the pre-trigger data is cleared, and

the data for the entire interval specified here might not be available. In this case, only the data available to be saved is a dded t o t he beginning of the file.

■ End trigger

Select the condition for ending recording. The same details as for the recording trigger are displayed for the first item.

Trigger type Description Key Recording stops when the [STOP] key is pressed.

Alarm Recording stops when the [STOP] key is pressed or when the digital input

terminal turns OFF. Digital input (option) Recording period

Recording stops when the [STOP] key is pressed or when the digital input

terminal turns OFF.

After recording data for the preset period (in seconds), recording stops. At

that time, if the recording trigger conditions are satisfied, recording begins

again immediately (within 1 second).

■ Recording period (second s) (0 t o 30000) After a recording trigger occurs, t he A R F records data for the preset period and then stops. However, if the STOP key is pressed the ARF stops recording in spite of the recordi ng period setting.

■ The save format Select the file format in which the data will be recorded on the CF card.

Save format Description Binary

Data is recorded in binary format, with a .krf file extension. To replay the data, the ARF or the associated data analysis so f t w are is necessary.

CSV Data is recorded as a CSV text file. The data can be read with

spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel. In addition, the data can be used in the included report application software. When a trigger interrupts recording, the file is completed. When recording resumes, data is written to a new file. If “,” is set as the decimal point marker, the data will be saved as a

tab-delimited text fil e w ith a .txt extension. CSV (continuous)

Data is written in CSV format. If a trigger stops recording, subsequent

data will be append ed t o t he same file when recording resumes.

Note: The factory setting is Binary.

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■ Auto save period This setting determines how often the file in internal memory is copied to the CF card. In addition to this cycle, each file is copi ed t o t he CF card when it is complete (see 7.9).

Minutes No setting, 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 5 min, 10 min, 20 min, 30 min, 60 min

Note: Factory setting is 1 minute.

■ Setting the directory (16 characters or less)

x In saving the data to external stor age media, a directory name for savi ng can be set. x A file path can also be specif ied. The delimiting symbol is “\” (backslash). See 5.3, “Charact er

Input.”

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11.6. Totalizer settings

Totalizer function (integration) is determined by the calculation settings for each channel. This screen is for selecting the procedure for resetting the cumulative count to 0.

Totalizer F-value

calculation

ITG ITG24 FV Pulse (+) Pulse (-)

Manual reset Auto reset

Digital input reset

• Start from the ME NU screen.

• Press the ▼ button for the item to be set and then move to the input screen.

■ Setting instructions

• The method of resetting the t otal count for each channel can be specified here. If “All channels” is selected, the settings her e apply to all channels. Selecting “Individ ual” allows each channel to have individual sett ings.

■ CH*

• If “Individual” is selected, the sett in gs on this screen apply to the channe l specified here.

*: The CH setting is available in version 2.00 an d lat er.

■ Manual reset

• Resets the cumulative count to 0 manually.

■ Auto reset

• If automatic reset of integration is needed, set this to ON. Otherwise, leave it OFF.

■ Base time and interval

• The timing of totaliz er reset is determined by: base time + (interval

Example: If the base time is set at 0:00 hours and the interval setting is 04:00, the cumulative

count is reset at 0:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12: 00, 16:00, and 20:00 o’clock.

Base time Interval

● ● ● ● ●

●

— —

● ● ●

× n), where n = 0, 1, 2, 3 … .

Pulse input

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■ Reset by digital input (DI) (optional feature)

• The cumulative count can be reset when the assigned digital input termin al i s energized. Select “None” if this function is not needed.

Note: This sett in g is not displayed if the ARF do es not have a digital input option.

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11.7. Schedule settings

• Start from the M ENU screen.

• Press the ▼ button for the item to be set and then move to the in put screen.

If a schedule is set on this screen, recording takes place only during the set period. Even if recording conditions specified by other settings are satisfied, the recorder does not record outside of the scheduled period. Outside the scheduled period, the status bar color changes to gray.

■ Schedule settings

x Select from none, date o r day. x Depending on this settin g, t he settings below are either en abl ed or disabled.

■ Date and time

x Set the start date and time, and the en d dat e and time.

■ Day

x Check the days to which the day settings apply. x Set the start time and end time.

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11.8. Marker settings

• Start from the M ENU screen.

• Press the ▼ button for the item to be set and then move to the in put screen.

On this screen, up to 50 annotations (30 one-byte characters max.) for use on the trends can be registered in advance.

For actual application of the annotation to the trend with the marker function, see 7.3. Even if no texts are registered on this screen, annotations can be created and added to the trends.

(Adding annotations w it h t he (opt ional) digital input Annotations can be added to the trends by energizing the digital input termina l.

Digital input––standard

When the input terminal d esignated for digital input is energized, the corresponding annotation is written on the trends of the specified group.

Digital input––binary

Set the annotation nu mber (1 to 50) using digital input terminals 1 to 7, with the binary expression of the low-order bit at terminal 1 and t he high-order bit at terminal 7.

After terminals 1 to 7 have been set f or a number from 1 to 50, turn terminal 8 ON, and t he corresponding annotation will be written on the trend of the specified group.

Models without a digital input option

x Selecting “Clear” erases the annotation. x If the message column is selected, t he character input screen will appear.

Models with a digital input option

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11.9. Memory operations

• Start from the M ENU screen.

• Press the ▼ button for the item to be set and then move to the in put screen.

■ Writing settings to external memory

Writes up to 100 current settings to the external memory.

The dialog box shown above is displayed. When writing of files to either CF card or USB memory is selected, a list of setting files in the “SETUP” folder in those files is displayed. To overwrite an existing file, select that file and press the ENTER key. To create a new file, touch a free number, or select it and press the ENTER key. Input a file name and press the “Done” key to write the settings. Files are saved in the “SETUP” folder in the CD card appended with the “.krs” extension. Setting files can also be read and used on other ARF200 series recorders.

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■ Reading settings from external memory

Reads setting files from CF card, and overwrites the current settings.

The dialog box shown above is displayed. When reading of files in either CF card or USB memory is selected, a list of setting files in the “SETUP” folder in those files is displayed. Either touch the row of the file to read, or select it and press the ENTER key.

■ Initializing the settings

• This function overwrites th e current settings with the factory set t ing s.

■ Writing internal memory to external memory

Writes all data in internal memory to external memory (CF card or USB memory).

■ Writing CF card data to USB memory

Writes the data (files in the directory at the current write destination) of all groups recorded to CF card to USB memory.

■ Erasing internal memory

• Erases all data from intern al memory.

■ Card format

• Reformats the CF card quickly.

■ USB memory format

Quick-formats USB memory.

If settings are updated, they are saved to the CF card and identified with the name “latest.” If necessary, parameters can be restored by reading the latest set t ings from the CF card.

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11.10. Network settings

11.10.1. Ethernet

• Start from the MENU screen.

• Press the ▼ button for the item to be set and then move to the input scree n.

This screen sets up the address, etc. that this recorder needs for an Ethernet connection.

■ IP address

• Sets the IP address for this recorder. DHCP (automatic assignment of IP addresses) cannot be used. Ask the network administrator t o connect the IP address.

■ Subnet mask

• Sets the subnet mask for this recorder.

■ Default gateway

• Used to set the default gateway address, if there is a router (etc.) gateway on the network.

When using the recorder in a small netw ork without connecting to an interoffice LAN or Internet via a router, set the IP address as follows:

Instrument IP address Subnet mask ARF100 A 192.168.254.254 255.255.255.0 ARF100 B 192.168.254.2 53 255.255.255.0 … PC A 192.168.254.1 255.255.255.0 PC B 192.168.254.2 255.255. 255.0 … … …

Example for a small-scale network

… …

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11.10.2. DNS settings

The DNS server is for converting the address specified with a name into the IP address. When the

addresses of the FTP server, POP3 server, SMTP server, etc. are entered with names, make sure to

set the DNS server.

• Start from the MENU screen.

• Press [ENTER] key and the screen shown below will be displayed.

• Press the ▼ button for the item to be set and then move to the input scree n.

■ DNS ON/OFF

• Enable/disable DNS.

■ Primary/secondary server IP

• Defines the IP address of the DNS s erver. If the primary server is not found, the secondary server address is used. If there is only one DNS server, the secondary server address can remain as is.

Azbil ARF200 Operation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Precautions

Contents

Chapter 1. OVERVIEW

Chapter 2. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Chapter 3. MOUNTING AND WIRING

Chapter 4. SETUP

Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL

Chapter 6. SWITCHING SCREENS

Chapter 7. OPERATION SCREENS

Chapter 8. INITIA L SETTINGS

Chapter 9. MENU STRUCTURE

Chapter 10. HOME SCREEN

Chapter 11. MENU SCREEN