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PRO-PRC
Quad Process Controller
This quad channel process controller is ideal for numerous industrial applications
with 0–20mA or 4–20mA DC inputs. It can be used either on its own, or inconjunc-
tion with another instrument (such as a transmitter).
One of the key features of this controller is its ability to average the inputs across 2,
3 or 4 input channels, and use this averaged value for a display source or for setpoint
activation.
Contents
1 - Specications .............................. 2
2 - Front Panel & Display ................. 3
3 - Wiring .......................................... 5
4 - Dimensions & Installation .......... 8
5 - Input Setup & Calibration ........ 10
6 - Setpoint Setup .......................... 18
7 - Setpoint Direct Access .............. 21
8 - Reset PIN Numbers / View
Firmware Version ...................... 21
A - Appendix A - Serial Modes ....... 22
Order Codes
PRO-PRC
-HV
85–265V AC / 95–370V DC
-LV
15–48V AC / 10–72V DC
Options
-R2
2 x relay outputs
-R4
4 x relay outputs
-A 1 x mA/V analog output
-S2R 1 x RS232 (RJ11 terminal)
-S4S 1 x RS485 (screw terminal)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Input
Input signal 4 x 0–20mA / 4–20mA
Power supply
HV (85–265V AC/95–370V DC) OR
LV (15–48V AC/10–72V DC)
Excitation 24V DC (50mA max)
Sampling rate 5Hz per channel
Resolution 100,000 counts
Zero dri 0.05μA/°C typical
Span dri ±25ppm/°C typical
Non-linearity ±0.01% full scale max
Input noise 0.3μAp-p typical (at 1Hz
output rate)
Noise rejection 50/60Hz
Relay Output
Number of relay outputs None, 2, or 4
Relay output type 5A form A (3A 240V
AC max or 3A 30V DC max)
OPTIONAL
Comm Port
Number of serial ports None or 1
Serial port options Isolated RS232 (RJ
terminal) or RS485 (screw terminal)
Output mode Custom ASCII, Modbus
RTU slave, or Ranger A
Data rate: 1200–115k2 baud
Parity: Odd, even or none
OPTIONAL
Programming
Front panel buttons Up, Down, P (Prog/
Enter), plus 2 Menu buttons (F)
Security Input and setpoint setups
are independently accessible and PIN
protected
Display
Display type LED display, 5 buttons
LED indicators 6 setpoint indicator LED's
Digits 1 row of 6 digits, 13mm (0.5"), 14
segment alphanumeric LED
Analog Output
Analog output type 1 x Isolated 16 bit
4–20mA / 0–10V (selectable)
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Display range 0.1 to 99999.9
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Construction
Casing Panel mount case
Ingress protection rating IP65 dust/
Dimensions (H x W x D)
48 x 96 x 120mm (1.89 x 3.78 x 4.72")
Panel cutout 45 x 92mm (1.77 x 3.62")
splash proof (face only)
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FRONT PANEL & DISPLAY
2.1 - Front panel
SPX
The SP LED's are used to
indicate active setpoints.
This button is used to ac-
cess the Input Setup & Calibra-
tion menu (Section 5).
This button is used to save
your settings and advance to the next step in the setup process.
48mm
(1.89")
96mm (3.78")
This button is typically used to scroll through options or increase values in the
setup menu. Pressing this button from the main display will allow you to view/reset
the Peak value
This button is typically used to scroll through options or decrease values in the
, or to view the current input values for channels 1–4 (see 2.3).
setup menu. Pressing this button from the main display will allow you to view/reset
the Valley value, or to view the current channel average value (see 2.3).
This button is used to access the Setpoint Setup menu (Section 6) and the Set-
point Direct Access menu (Section 7).
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2.2 - Display brightness
To adjust the display brightness, press the and buttons together from the
main display. BRI appears and toggles with the current setting. Use the and
buttons to adjust the LED backlight, and then press to nish.
2.3 - Up and down button shortcuts
Pressing the and buttons from the main operational display allows instant
access to a number of values held in the controller's memory. These variables will ap-
pear in the order shown in the table below, and will cycle continuously at each press
of the or button.
Press
at any time to return to normal operating mode. PEAK and VALLEY may be
reset to zero by pressing the and buttons at the same time while the variable
is being displayed.
Up and down button shortcuts
PEAK The maximum measured value since the instrument was turned on or reset
(see 5.3H to set the source for 'Peak/Valley')
CH 1 Current input value for channel 1
CH 2 Current input value for channel 2
CH 3 Current input value for channel 3
CH 4 Current input value for channel 4
VALLEY The minimum measured value since the instrument was turned on or reset
(see 5.3H to set the source for 'Peak/Valley')
CH AVE Channel average value (see 5.3I)
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WIRING
3.1 - Pinouts
A B C
D E F
Key
3.1A Relay Output (see 3.3)
3.1B Serial Port (see 3.5)
3.1C Analog Output (see 3.4)
3.1D Analog Input (see 3.2)
3.1E Function Pins (see 3.6)
3.1F Power Supply HV/LV
3.2 - Analog input
See 3.1D
Wire the analog input module as shown, referring to the
product label. The unit accepts up to four process inputs.
Note that you must start wiring from channel 1. (I.e. For 2 channels,
use CH1–2, not CH3–4).
(see 3.7)
3.3 - Relay outputs
See 3.1A
If your controller has relay
outputs tted, wire them as
shown. Relays can be pro-
grammed to operate within
the total span range of the
controller.
–R2
–R4
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3.4 - Analog output
See 3.1C
If your controller has analog output tted, wire it as shown for either
voltage (0–10V) or current (4–20mA).
3.5 - Serial port
N/C
-S2R
SGND
+5V DC (option)
RXD
See 3.1B
If your controller has serial port tted, wire it as shown
in the applicable diagram. (S2R: RS232, RJ11 terminal,
S4S: RS485, screw terminal).
3.6 - Function pins
See 3.1E
TXD
N/C
-A
–V+V–mA
-S4S
D -D +
SGND
Connect external switches as shown to enable
a function to be executed when its switch is
activated.
› Valley Resets the valley reading
› Hold Holds the current display value
› Tes t Resets the meter
› Peak Resets the peak reading
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3.7 - Power supply
See 3.1F
DO NOT attempt to wire your controller while the power is on. NEVER connect your
low voltage controller to mains power.
Wire your controller for low or high voltage power supply, as show in the diagrams
below. Check the label on the unit against the colour of the connector:
› Orange =
High voltage (85–265V AC,
95–370V DC)
› Black =
Low voltage (15–48V AC,
High
voltage
(HV)
+DC
Live
AC
−DC
Neutral
AC
Low
voltage
(LV)
+DC
Live
AC
−DC
Neutral
AC
10–72V DC)
HV power
supply
LV power
supply
Once you have completed the wiring process it is safe to switch on your power
supply. Ensure that your display is functioning before you proceed.
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155mm (6.10") minimum depth required behind panel
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DIMENSIONS & INSTALLATION
4.1 - Case dimensions
mm (0.16")
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96
mm
92mm
(3.78")
(3.62")
mm (4.72")
mm (1.54")
Cabling
Allowance
155mm (6.10") minimum depth required behind panel
120 mm (4.72") 39mm (1.54")
mm (0.16")
4
mm
45mm
48
(1.89")
(1.77")
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Allowance
4.2 - Installation instructions
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A Prepare the Panel Cutout to
92 x 45mm ±.5 (3.62 x 1.77" ±.02),
as shown below.
Allow at least 155mm (6.10")
depth behind the panel to accommodate the meter body, protruding connectors and cabling.
B Remove the Mounting Clips from
the meter back.
Panel
Gasket
Mounting
Clips
Screws
C Slide the Panel Gasket over the
rear of the unit to the back of the
Meter Faceplate.
D From the front of the panel, insert
the meter into the Panel Cutout.
Holding the unit in place, engage
the Mounting Clips so that the tabs
snap into place over the notches on
the case.
E To achieve a proper seal, tighten
the Screws evenly until the unit sits
rmly against the panel. Do not
over-tighten the screws.
92mm ±.5
(3.62″ ±.02)
45mm ±.5
(1.77″ ±.02)
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