59621 MaxVU Rail Limiter Concise manual (EN)
1. INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Check information label on housing for correct operating
2. FRONT PANEL
OPERATOR MODE
unit returns automatically to the first Operator Mode screen.
3. SETUP (& FIRST POWER UP)
Important N ote: When powered up for the first time, or after a factory reset (default) the
-200 – 1200ºC
-328 – 2192ºF
-128.8 – 537.7ºC
-199.9 – 999.9ºF
-240 – 1373ºC
-400 – 2503ºF
-128.8 – 537.7ºC
-199.9 – 999.9ºF
-199 – 800ºC
-328 – 1472ºF
-128.8 – 537.7ºC
-199.9 – 999.9ºF
100 – 1824ºC
211 – 3315ºF
* Maximum of 1 decimal place for temperature inputs marked.
Scaled Range only visible when input is a linear type.
Maximum for application working range.
Minimum for application working range.
The exceed value at which the Limit
PV Retrans parameters only visible if Output 3 is Linear.
>PV Retrans
Scale Range Maximum
Maximum PV value corresponding to
> PV Retrans
Scale Range Minimum
Minimum PV value corresponding to
Range minimum to range maximum, or OFF
Alarm 2 visible if Output 3 is Relay or SSR Drive.
Modbus address from 1 to 255
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 & 38400
When you exit, If necessary, press and to clear
Warnings & Error Messages
Caution: Do not continue your process until any issues are resolved.
For example, Pop Up Alert for Alarm 1.
Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Alarm 1 & 2, Starting Calibration, Calibration Ongoing,
Calibration Fail, Setup not Completed & Limit Exceeded
Alternates with PV to show Limit is active.
Alternates with PV to show Alarm is active.
(Alternates with PV.) One or more outputs are latched on, and
no alarm is active.
Process variable input > 5% over-range.
Process variable input > 5% under-range.
Break detected in process variable input sensor, wiring or wrong
Shows OPEN until resolved, actives Limit exceed state..
Selected input range is not calibrated.
5. SAFETY & WARNING SYMBOLS
Alternating or direct current
could be present.
Equipment protected through-out
by double insulation.
6. SPECIFICATIONS
Thermocouple
Calibration:
±0.25% of full range, ±1LSD & ±1°C for Thermocouple CJC.
BS4937, NBS125 & IEC584.
±0.25% of full range, ±1LSD.
BS1904 & DIN43760 (0.00385Ω/Ω/°C).
±0.25% of full range, ±1LSD.
Sampling Rate:
>1MΩ resistive, except dc mA (5Ω) and V (47kΩ)
Thermocouple, RTD, 4 to 20mA, 10 to 50mV, 2 to 10V and 1 to
5V ranges only.
detected.
DIGITAL INPUT (Isolated or Non-Isolated version)
Reset Limits & Alarms only.
Non
Isolated version
Closed to Open transition = Reset.
Limit (Output 1) Form C SPDT 2A @250vac or
Other (Output 2 or 3) Form A SPST relay, 2A @ 250Vac.
>150,000 operations at rated voltage/current, resistive load.
SSR drive voltage >10V at 20mA
Output 3 option o nl y: DC (Linear) for PV Retransmit
0 to 20mA, 4 to 20mA, 0 to 5V, 0 to 10V or 2 to 10V
Current Output 500Ω max, Voltage Output 500Ω min.
8 bits in 250ms (10 bits in 1s typical, >10 bits in >1s typical).
RS485 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 192 00 or 38 400 bps.
For indoor use only, DIN-rail mounted in suitable enclosure
<95% humidity 0°C to 55°C (Operating), –10°C to 80°C
(Storage).
20% to 95% non-condensing.
Mains power version - 100 to 240Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz, 9VA
Low voltage version
+10/-15% 5W.
EN61326-1:2013, Table 2 & Class A.
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
UL61010-1 Edition 3, EN61010-1 Version 2010, Pollution
Degree 2 & Installation Class 2.
Height - 99mm; Width – 22.5mm; Depth - 121mm
A minimum space of 80mm must be allowed above and below
each unit.
* NEVER DIRECTLY CONNECT DEDICATED CONFIGURATION SOCKET TO A USB PORT.
Output 3
(Alarm2/Retx PV)
LEDs show Limit, Exceed and Alarm state: LM EX AL
alarm/latch statuses, error & warning messages.
Non-Isolated
Digital Input
NonIsolated
Digital
Input
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MaxVU Rail Limiter Concise Manual
• Installation should only be performed by technically competent personnel.
• Standards compliance shall not be impaired when fitting into the final installation.
• It is the responsibility of the installing engineer to ensure that the configuration is safe.
• Local regulations regarding the electr ical insta l lation & safety must be observed.
• Impairment of protection will occur if the product is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer.
• Due to the low weight of this instrument there are no special lifting or carrying considerations.
• Designed to offer a minimum of Basic Insulation only.
• Ensure that supplementary insulation suitable for Installation Category II is achieved when fully
installed.
• To avoid possible hazards, accessible conductive parts of the final installation should be
protectively earthed in accordance with EN61010 for Class 1 equipment.
• Output wiring should be within a Protectively Earthed cabinet.
• Sensor sheaths should be bonded to protective earth or not be accessible.
• Live parts should not be accessible without the use of a tool.
• When fitted to the final installation, an IEC/CSA APPROVED disconnecting device should be used
to disconnect both LINE and NEUTRAL conductors simultaneously.
• Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the disconnecting device.
• Ventilation slots must not be covered and adequate air circulation must be allowed.
• Use conductor sizes 30-12 AWG, minimum temp rating of cables to be 80c.
voltage before connecting supply to Power Inputs.
Diagrams show all possible option combinations, check your exact
product speci fi ca t io n before connecting.
configuration port
pin-outs:
Display shows PV (process variable), units, LIM (Limit value),
Display turns off after 5, 15 or 30 minut es wit hou t key presses.
See
section for available screens in Operator Mode.
Press or keys to navigate between parameters or menu items.
Press to highlight and edit a parameter value.
Press or to change the parameter value, then press within 60 seconds to
confirm change.
Note: For security, no parameters can be changed from the Operator Mode.
Navigating to Setup Mode or Advance Configuration fr om Operator Mode:
Setup Mode - press & .
Advanced Configuration - press & .
Returning to Operator Mode:
Press & to move back one level. After 120 seconds without key presses the
Communications
Compatible
Limit output
Input
instrument enters Setup.
The device remains in Setup, or will keep powering up back into Setup, until all
parameters have been reviewed and the user exits Setup.
Some parameters may be hidden depending on configuration & hardware.
Alternatively press & to enter Setup from Operator screen and & to exit.
>Input
32 – 1403ºF
-400 – 752ºF
0 – 50mV
0 – 5V
0 – 10V
32 – 2551ºF
32 – 3198ºF
32 – 3204ºF
32.0 – 999.9ºF
-199.9 – 752.0ºF
10 – 50mV
1 – 5V
2 – 10V
°C or °F (hidden when a linear input is used)
>Input
000.0 *
00.00
0.000
>Input
>Input
– device will limit when PV is
>Limit
greater than the Limit value. (PV>Limit
Value)
device will limit when PV is less
than the Limit value. (PV<Limit value).
output will trip.
2-10V
>PV Retrans
0-20mA
4-20mA
0-5V
1-5V
maximum linear output.
minimum linear output.
>Alarm 1
(maximum +1). OFF disables alarm.
Default PV High alarm type.
Input type Max
Input type Min
4.
User Screen
Pop up Alerts:
Warnings and
Confirmations
Pop up Alerts:
Default
To clear press then to select
Yes. Press to accept.
Shows ERROR until resolved, actives Limit exceed state.
Risk of electric shock.
alarm type.
any
PV - top
LIM - bottom
Temperature Unit - right.
Alarm set, but not
To clear
latches press
then to select
Yes.
Press to
accept.
Alarm not set
Latch set, but output
not Latched
Latch not set
Screens show the
Maximum &
reached.
Pop Up Alerts need to be acknowledged.
Press and to clear Pop Up Alert.
.
input type selected.
Caution, refer to the manual.
active
Important: Check your product code for exact hardware fitted.
-isolated version - Open or Close only.
Limit output triggers when a sensor break is
- Open (2 to 24Vdc) or Closed (<0.8Vdc).
- 24Vac +10/-15% 50/60Hz 9VA or 24Vdc
59621 MaxVU Rail Limiter Concise manual (EN)
Advanced Configuration gives access to all possible parameters; however,
the device hides
specification & configuration.
Advanced Configuration Navigation
Enter by pressing & . Press or to navigate to the required menu, then press
Press
necessary to exit 2 or 3 levels for Operator Mode.
Advanced Configuration main menu
Configure the process input.
Single or two-point calibration adjustments for the process input.
Configuration param et ers f o r the out put s and alarms.
Modbus communications settings.
Lock codes and Factory Default.
View serial number & manufacturing details.
See Input Type table in SETUP (& FIRST
POWER UP).
Display °C or °F (hidden when a linear input
is used)
Maximum for application working range
Max allowed for
Input Type.
Minimum for application working range
Min allowed for
Input Type.
OFF or 0.5 to 100.0 seconds in 0.5
Enable Enables the internal thermocouple
CJC (Cold Junction Compensation).
Disable Disables the internal CJC.
Single-point offset or two-point calibration adj u stm ent for process input. Can be used
together
Shifts the input value up or down by a single offset amount
across the entire range.
Enter value at which the low point error was measured.
Enter equal, but opposite offset value to the observed low
Enter value at which the high point error was measured.
Enter an equal, but opposite offset value to the observed
High = Limit output trips when PV over Limit
The exceed value at which the Limit output will
OFF – Limit Output doesn’t latch
ON - Limit Output latches & needs to be cleared.
Reset Latch
Always Latch
Last Latch
None
PV High
PV Low
Deviation
Annunciator
Range minimum to range maximum, or OFF
Default PV High alarm type.
Direct - Output active when alarm is active.
Reverse
OFF - Alarm doesn’t latch
ON -
* Default when Annunciator is ON.
Reset Latch
Always Latch
Last Latch
Alarm 2 visible if Output 3 is Relay or SSR Drive.
Reset Latch
Always Latch
Last Latch
PV Retrans parameters only visible if Output 3 is Linear.
0-10V
0-5V
2-10V
0-20mA
4-20mA
1-5V
Display value for maximum output, -1999 to
9999
Display value for minimum output, -1999 to 9999
> Alm Options
Start-up Inhibit
Inhibit Alarms on Start up.
> Alm Options
Sensor Break
Only shown when RS485 option is fitted.
Modbus address from 1 to
255
Parity checking: Odd, Even
or None
Lock codes & Factory Defaults.
View & adjust Setup lock code.
From 1 to 9999 or Off for no lock code.
View & adjust Advanced lock code.
Screensaver time 5, 15 or 30 mins.
Display language, 2 available – English plus
either German or French.
Reset parameters back to factory defaults.
The hardware/software revision level.
The firmware version number & code type.
Instrument serial number.
Comms option - Fitted or None.
Please refer to the full manual for further information on any topic.
What is a Limiter / Limit Controller?
7. ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
parameters that are irrelevant to your exact product
to enter.
& to exit up 1 level. Depending upon w hich menu you enter it may be
(maximum +1). OFF disables alarm.
- Output active when alarm is not
active.
Alarm latches & needs to be cleared.
Same options as Alarm 1.
A protective device that will shut down a process at a preset Exceed Condition, in order to prevent possible damage to equipment or products. A ‘fail-safe’ latching relay is used, which cannot be reset
by the operator until the process is back in a safe condition. This signal may be applied from the instrument keypad, digital input or command via Serial Communication.
Limit controllers work independently of the normal process controller. Limit Controllers have specific approvals for safety critical applications. They are recommended for any process that could
potentially become hazardous under fault conditions.
What does Exceed Condition mean?
A state that occurs when the Process Variable exceeds the Limit Setpoint value. E.g. if the PV is above the Limit SP when set for high limit action, or below the Limit SP for low limit action. The Limit
Controller can be used to shut down the process when this condition occurs, and cannot be reset until the Exceed Condition has passed.
What does ‘Latching’ mean?
An output that once it becomes active requires a reset signal before it will deactivate. This output is available on Limit controllers and indicator alarms. To successfully deactivate a latched output, the
alarm or limit condition that caused the relay to become active must first be removed, then a reset signal can be applied. This signal may be applied from the instrument keypad, Digital Input or
command via Serial Communication.
What is the PV Retransmit Output?
A linear DC Voltage or mA output signal proportional to the Process Variable (e.g. process temperature), for use by external devices, such as a Data Recorder or PLC. This output can be scaled to
transmit any portion of the input, but it is normally scaled so the reading matches on the device receiving the signal.
What is an Annunciator?
A special type of alarm output that is linked to a Limit Controller’s main Limit Output. An Annunciator output will activate when an Exceed condition occurs, and will remain active until a reset instruction
is received, or the Exceed condition has passed. Unlike the Limit Output, an Annunciator can be reset even if the Exceed condition is present.
Decimal Place
, if required.
External compensation must be provided for
point error.
high point error.
Not for temperature.
increments
Alarm 1
Alarm 2
None
ON - triggers Alarm outputs when sens or bre ak
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200 & 38400.
From 1 to
or
for no lock code.
value. (PV>Limit Value).
= Limit output trips when PV under Limit
value. (PV<Limit value).
trip. Variable within the Scaled Range set in
Input.
To clear press then to select Yes.
Date of manufacture (mmyy).
SSR (SSR driver) or Relay.
None, SSR (SSR driver), Relay or Linear.
Digital Input options – Iso (isolated) or NonIs (non-