23. GLOSSARY OF TERMS.............................................................................................. 54
2. TEDS INTRODUCTION
TEDS, or Transducer Electronic Data Sheet, is based on the IEEE 1451.4 standard. TEDS
enabled sensors contain an EEPROM that stores sensor information such as serial number,
calibration dates, and calibration factors. An IPM500 display with a TEDS reader will automatically retrieve this information once a TEDS enabled sensor is plugged into the system. This
greatly simplifies calibration and configuration of the sensor. Please see Section 19 for setup.
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3. IPM490 / IPM500 INTRODUCTION
IPM digital panel meters are versatile, cost effective solutions to a wide variety of monitoring
and control applications. Depending on the choice of signal conditioner, they are easily set up
for an accurate display of load, weight, pressure, torque, voltage or current, all in appropriate
engineering units and with zero and span adjustment. Setup can be via front panel pushbuttons or the meter’s serial interface. Selective security lockout of the front panel keys
protects against accidental changes to meter setup.
High read rates up to 60 per second (50 for 50 Hz operation) are made possible by Concurrent
Slope Conversion (Pat 5,262,780), which integrates the signal over an AC power line cycle for
maximum noise rejection. High read rates provide accurate peak and valley capture, and quick
response for control applications. An adaptive digital filter supplies a time constant for the
encountered signal noise level, yet responds rapidly to changes that exceed a selected
threshold. Self-calibration occurs automatically after every 17th reading.
The standard power supply is a high-efficiency switching unit that operates from AC or DC,
and allows the meters to be powered from worldwide AC without changes. A low-voltage
supply is optional for power from 10-48V batteries or from 12-30 Vac. Both supplies provide an
isolated 5, 10 or 24Vdc transducer excitation output.
The meter case conforms to the 1/8 DIN size standard. It is made of high impact, 94V-0 ULrated plastic and is watertight to NEMA-4 (IP65) when panel mounted (not verified for UL
certification). Mounting is from the front of the panel and requires less than 110 mm behind the
panel. Power and signal wiring is via removable plugs conforming to UL61010C safety
standards. All output options are isolated from meter and power ground to 250 Vac.
Extended IPM meter versions can linearize nonlinear inputs. Up to 180 data points may be
linearized by a computer program that stores setup parameters in nonvolatile memory.
Extended meters can also display rate of change, for example to display flow rate based on
changing tank level.
Alarm or setpoint control is provided by an optional relay board with two or four Form C 8A
mechanical relays or two or four Form A 130 mA solid state relays. The setpoints may be
latching or non-latching, be energized above or below the setpoint, or operate in a fail-safe
mode. The relays can operate from the filtered signal to reduce relay chatter or from the
unfiltered signal for fastest response. Snubber circuits and a programmable relay switching
time delay extend relay contact life.
An isolated analog output of 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V or -10 to +10V can be provided by an
optional analog output board. The output is linearized to the display and can operate from the
filtered or unfiltered signal input. It can be scaled via front panel pushbuttons or the meter’s
serial interface.
USB, RS232, or RS485 (2-wire half-duplex or 4-wire full-duplex) serial communications options
are available with Series 2 meters utilizing the Modbus protocol or a simpler custom ASCII
protocol. Modbus operation includes RTU or ASCII modes, up to 247 digital addresses, and up
to 32 devices per RS485 line without a repeater. A USB-to-RS485 converter board allows a
meter to be interfaced to a PC and to multiple meters on an RS485 network.
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4. RECEIVING & UNPACKING
Your meter was carefully tested and inspected prior to shipment. Should the meter be
damaged in shipment, notify the freight carrier immediately. In the event the meter is not
configured as ordered or the unit is inoperable, return it to the place of purchase for repair or
replacement. Please include a detailed description of the problem.
5. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Warning: Use of this equipment in a manner other than specified may impair the pro-
tection of the device and subject the user to a hazard. Visually inspect the unit for signs of
damage. If the unit is damaged, do not attempt to operate.
Caution:
• This unit must be powered with AC (mains) from 95-240 Vac ±10% with the high voltage
power supply option, or 12-30 Vac (10-48 Vdc) with the low voltage power supply option.
Verify that the proper power option is installed for the power to be used. This meter has no
AC (mains) switch. It will be in operation as soon as power is connected.
• The 95-240 Vac mains connector (P1 Pins 1-3) is colored Green
other input and output connectors. The 12-30 Vac (10-48 Vdc) mains connector is colored
Black
.
• Do not make signal wiring changes or connections when power is applied to the instrument.
Make signal connections before power is applied. If reconnection is required, disconnect
the AC (mains) power before such wiring is attempted.
• To prevent electrical or fire hazard, do not expose the instrument to excessive moisture.
• Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes; such an
environment constitutes a definite safety hazard. This meter is designed to be mounted in a
metal panel.
• Verify the panel cutout dimensions, and mount according to instructions.
Symbols used
Caution (refer to accompanying documents)
Operating environment:
Caution, risk of electric shock. Both direct and alternating current.
Equipment protected throughout by double
insulation or reinforced insulation.
Earth (ground) terminal.
to differentiate it from
The meter is Class II (double insulated) equipment designed for use in Pollution degree 2.
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6. CONNECTOR WIRING INFORMATION
CONNECTORS
Connectors for signal and power are UL-rated
screw-clamp terminal blocks that plug into
mating jacks on the printed circuit board.
Communication connectors are a single RJ11
plug for RS232, dual RJ11 plugs for RS485,
dual RJ45 plugs for RS485 Modbus, or USB.
Note: Control inputs 1 & 2 of P1 are menu
selectable.
Warning: Hazardous voltages may be present
on pins 4, 5 & 6 of P1 since digital ground is tied
to pin 3 of P5 (-Signal Input). Keep pin 3 close to
earth ground to minimize common mode voltage
or shock hazard at pins 4, 5 & 6 of P1.
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P3 - SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS P4 - ANALOG OUTPUT
RS232 INTERFACE Computer
N/C
ISO GND
RX
TX
RTS
N/C
RS485 INTERFACE - FULL DUPLEX
ISO GND
BRX
ARX
ATX
BTX
ISO GND
6
5
4
3
2
1
GND
TX
RX
RTS
RS485 INTERFACE - HALF DUPLEX
6
5
4
3
2
1
GND
BTX
ATX
ARX
ARX
GND
ISO GND
ATX / ARX
BTX / BRX
ISO GND
6
5
4
3
2
1
GND
ATX / ARX
BTX / BRX
GND
RS485-MODBUS - FULL DUPLEXRS485-MODBUS - HALF DUPLEX
(A') RXD0 (B') RXD1 +
(B) TXD1 *
(A) TXD0 -
ISO GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TXD0
TXD1
RXD1
RXD0
GND
(B) TX/RXD1
(A) TX/RXD0
ISO GND
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
(B) TX/RXD1
(A) TX/RXD0
GND
7. MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY
REMOVING THE REAR PANEL
First remove any connectors. Use one hand to press in the two sides of the rear of the
case, and the other hand to press down the two protruding tab releases at the top of the
rear panel (see figure below). This will unhook the rear panel from the case.
Retaining tab
with tab release
Retaining tab
Retaining tab
with tab release
Retaining tab
Rear Panel
REMOVING THE ELECTRONICS
With the rear panel removed, grasp the power supply board to the left and signal conditioner board to the right, and carefully slide the electronic assembly out through the rear of
the case. (see figure below).
INSTALLING NEW 0PTION BOARDS
Options boards plug into the main board at the front of the meter. These are plug-and-play
and may be
in the field. They will be recognized by the software, which will provide access to the menu
items associated with that board. If necessary, remove rear panel knockouts for new
boards. Boards plug into connectors as follows:
Option Board Main Board Plug Rear Panel Jack
Power supply
Relay board
Serial interface board
Analog output board
Signal conditioner board
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
J1
J2
J3
J4
J5
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Note: Corresponding main board and option board connectors have the same number of
electrical lines. When an option board is correctly installed, the top and bottom edges of the
main board and option board are aligned.
REASSEMBLING YOUR METER
Slide the electronics assembly into the case until the display board is seated flush against
the front overlay. Insert the bottom tabs of the rear panel into the case, and then carefully
align the board connectors with the openings in the rear panel. If necessary, remove any
rear panel knockouts for new option boards that may have been installed. Ensure that all
option boards are properly aligned with the molded board retaining pins on the inside of the
rear panel. Once the rear panel is in place, reinstall the input/output screw clamp terminal
plugs.
PANEL MOUNTING
Ensure that the panel mounted gasket is in place against the back of the bezel. Turn the two
mounting screws counterclockwise until the space between the mounting pawl and the rear
of the gasket is greater than the panel thickness. Insert the meter in the panel cutout. Turn
the mounting screws clockwise until the meter is securely mounted in the panel. Do not
overtighten.
Dimensioned case drawings
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8. FRONT PANEL SETUP KEYS
Meter Front Panel
There are four front panel keys, which change function for the Run Mode and Menu Mode,
effectively becoming eight keys. The keys are labeled with alphanumeric captions (MENU,
PEAK, RESET, ALARMS) for the Run Mode and with symbols (
right triangle, up triangle, left arrow) for the Menu Mode.
FRONT PANEL LOCKOUT
right arrow,
The Menu Mode will not work with most meters as received from the factory, since all menu
items have been disabled in software and a lockout jumper is in place. That jumper needs to
be removed for the Menu Mode to work, and menu items under Loc 1, Loc 2 and Loc 3 then
need to be set to "0" via the front panel for these menu items to be unlocked See Section 9.
The paragraphs below assume that all menu items have been unlocked.
MENU MODE KEY ACTION
In the Menu Mode, pressing a key momentarily advances to the next menu item. Holding
down a key automatically advances through multiple menu items for fast menu navigation.
KEYS IN RUN MODE
MENU Key. Pressing MENU from the Run Mode enters the Menu Mode. Pressing
MENU repeatedly will step the meter through the various menu items (if these have not
been locked out) and then back to the Run Mode.
PEAK Key. Pressing PEAK normally causes the peak value of the input signal to be
displayed. The peak display then blinks to differentiate it from the normal present value
display. Pressing PEAK again returns the display to the present value. The PEAK key
can also be programmed to display Valley, alternating Peak or Valley, or to Tare the
reading to zero. When Peak or Valley is selected, periodic horizontals bars at the top of
the display indicate Peak, and periodic horizontals bars at the bottom indicate Valley.
RESET Key. Pressing RESET with PEAK resets peak and valley values. Pressing
RESET with ALARMS resets latched alarms. Pressing RESET with MENU performs a
meter reset (same as power on). Meter reset can also be applied via a rear panel
connect or a serial ASCII command.
ALARMS Key. Pressing ALARMS once displays the setpoint for Alarm 1. Pressing it
again displays the setpoint for Alarm 2. Pressing it again returns to the present value.
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KEYS IN MENU MODE
Right Arrow Key (MENU). Pressing
have been enabled and then back to the Run Mode. With the DC signal conditioner
board and no option boards, available menu items are _InPut, SEtuP, ConFG, _FiLtr,
dEc.Pt, SCALE, OFFst, Loc 1, Loc 2, Loc 3. If a change has been made to a menu
item, that change is saved to non-volatile memory when the
and StoreE is displayed briefly.
Right Triangle Key (Digit Select).
steps the meter through all menu items that
key is pressed next,
• Pressing
meter's signal conditioner. For the DC signal conditioner, these are _dC U, _dC A
and _rAtio.
• Pressing
menus items sequentially selects digit positions 1 - 5, as indicated by a flashing digit:
00000, 00000, 00000, 00000, 00000.
• Pressing
which will flash: d.dddd dd.ddd ddd.dd dddd.d ddddd. .ddddd.
Up Triangle Key (Value Select). Pressing
decimal point position) will increment that item. Pressing MENU will save any changes.
Left Arrow Key (Reverse Menu). Pressing
except that menu items are brought up in reverse order.
from the InPut menu brings up all meter functions available with the
from the SEtuP, ConfFG, FiLtr, SCALE, OFFSt, Loc 1, Loc 2 or Loc 3
from the dEC.Pt menu item sequentially selects decimal point positions,
for a flashing item (digit position or
has the same effect as the MENU key,
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9. ENABLING & LOCKING OUT MENU ITEMS
For security reasons and ease of meter operation, any and all menu
items may be disabled or "locked out" so that they are no longer directly
accessible from the front panel. Each function to be disabled
in menu items Loc 1, Loc 2 or Loc 3, and each function to be enabled
set to "0." The top menu items Loc 1, Loc 2 and Loc 3 can in turn be
locked out by installing an internal hardware jumper. With the jumper
installed
the jumper removed
Loc 2 and Loc 3.
SETTING HARDWARE LOCKOUT JUMPER
To access the lockout jumper, remove the rear panel per Section 9 and
locate jumper “a” in the lower portion of the power supply board next to
the input connectors (see figure at right).
SETTING SOFTWARE LOCKOUTS
When setting up the meter, it may be necessary to
enable specific menu items by setting the corresponding lockout digit to 0. Be sure to reset the
lockout digit to "1" if you do not want the menu item
to be changed by an operator.
Loc 1 Loc 2 Loc 3
Press the MENU key until Loc 1, Loc 2 or Loc 3
is displayed, as desired. Note: the hardware lockout
jumper must be removed (see above).
11111
Press
1’s and 0’s. The left digit will flash. Press
step to the next digit, which will flash.
00000
12345
Press
menu item or to "1" to disable. Press MENU to enter.
See the table to the right for list of menu items that
can be enabled or disabled.
, the operator only has access only to enabled menu items. With
, the operator also has access to menu items Loc 1,
to display the lockout status, consisting of
again to
to set the flashing digit to "0" to enable the
is set to "1"
Enabled or Disabled
Menu Items
Loc 1
1 - Input type selection.
2 - Meter setup, configuration
& decimal pt.
3 - Filter selection.
4 - Scale or Lo, Hi input.
5 - Offset or Lo, Hi reading
Loc 2
2 - Alarm setup.
3 - Alarm setpoint value
programming.
4 - Analog output scaling.
5 - Serial interface setup.
10. READING COORDINATES OF 2 POINTS SCALING METHOD
When the reading coordinates of 2 points scaling method has been selected under SEtuP,
the four menu items below will appear ahead of all other menu items when the MENU or
key is first pressed from the run mode.
This scaling method applies a straight line fit between two points, which are determined
from actual transducer signals and the desired corresponding meter readings. A low signal,
such as the output of a pressure transducer at zero pressure, and high signal, such as the
output of the same transducer at a known high pressure, are applied to the meter. The
desired corresponding low and high readings are then entered from the front panel. The
meter then applies straight line fit between the high and low calibration points. This scaling
method has the advantage of calibrating the transducer and meter as a system. The actual
voltage or current at either point does not need to be known. This method is ideal for
process and load cell meters, which require zero and span adjustment. It is also available
for DC or AC meters. It is not available with thermocouple or RTD meters.
The programming example below is for a process meter used with a 4-20 mA pressure
transducer for 0 to 100 psi. Decimal points are set separately using the dEC.Pt menu.
Press Menu Select
Key
Lo In Apply low signal input
(e.g., transducer output for 0
psi).
Hi In Apply high signal input
(e.g., transducer output for
known 100.00 psi source).
Lo rd
Mode to enter desired low
reading (e.g., 0.00).
Hi rd
Mode to enter desired high
reading (e.g., 100.00).
Press Digit Select
Key
_40.21 Press to display
reading at low signal input
(e.g., 4.021 mA).
200.94 Press to display
reading at high signal input
(e.g., 20.094 mA).
000.00 000.00 000.00
000.00 000.00 Select digit
to flash.
000.00 000.00 000.00
000.00 000.00 Select digit
to flash.
Press Value Select
Key
_40.21 Press to store low
reading.
200.94 Press to store high
reading.
100.00 Select -9 thru 9 for
flashing first digit, 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits.
100.00 Select -9 thru 9 for
flashing first digit, 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits.
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11. DC VOLTS, AMPS, PROCESS, STRAIN INPUT
The DC Volts, Amps, Process and Strain meters utilize the DC signal conditioner board, which
needs to be configured via jumpers for the desired voltage or current range. All signal ranges
are factory calibrated with calibration factors stored in EEPROM. The meter software
recognizes the board and will bring up the appropriate menu items for it; however, it does not
recognize the jumper settings. Please see further manual sections for setup of the following:
relay output (16), analog output (17), communications (18), and transducer excitation output
(19).
Voltage Ranges
FS Input E1 E2 E3
±200.00 mV
±2.0000 V
±20.000 V
±200.00 V
±300V (UL)
±600V (not UL)
A
A
B
B
B
B
f
f
h
h
g
g
b
a
b
a
a
a
B
A
a
E3
h
f
Current Ranges
b
g
FS Input E1 E2 E3
±2.0000 mA
±20.000 mA
±200.00 mA
±5.000 A
1. Use 5 mm (0.2") jumpers for locations designated by a capital letter.
2. Use 2.5 mm (0.1") jumpers for locations designated by a lower case letter.
3. Store spare jumpers on an unused jumper post not
SCALE & OFFSET SETUP
A
A
A
A
e, g
d, g
c, g
a, b, g
b
b
b
b
associated a capital letter.
c
d
e
E1
E2
b
a
For DC voltmeters & ammeters, a scale factor of 1 and an offset of 0 are used for direct
readings in (milli)volts or (milli)amperes. Decimal point selection does not affect the displayed
digits. For example, 0-20V or 0-20 mA signals can both be displayed as 0-20000. A full scale
of 20000 may be displayed as 20.000 mA or 20000 µA. Use with a current shunt will require a
scale factor to be set. For example, for a 500-100 (500A, 100 mV) shunt, divide 5000 (the
desired full scale display with 0.1A resolution) by 10000 (displayed value with 100 mV when
the scale factor is 1.0) for a scale factor of 0.5.
For process & strain meters, scaling is normally set up from the front panel using the
keys. The meter allows three scaling methods to be selected: 1) Scale and offset,
2) Coordinates of 2 points, and 3) Reading coordinates of 2 points. Only menu items
applicable to the selected method will be presented.
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and
KEYSTROKES FOR SETUP
If the MENU
key does not work, see Section 9 “Enabling & Locking Out Menu Items.”