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Table of Contents

Section 1: Preface .............................................................................. 1

Preface ...........................................................................................................1

Thank you for choosing a Honeywell X Series recorder.......................................... 1

Supplementary documentation ................................................................................. 1

Notes......................................................................................................................... 1

Trademarks............................................................................................................... 1

Safety ............................................................................................................. 2

Symbols..................................................................................................................... 2

Static Electricity........................................................................................................ 2

Protocols used in this manual ........................................................................ 3

Safety and Symbol Identification ...... ................................................. ... .................... 3

Warnings and Safety Precautions .................................................................. 3

Do’s and Don’ts......................................................................................................... 3

Hazardous Voltage.................................................................................................... 4

Section 2: Installation .........................................................................................5

Environment and Location ............................................................................ 5

Mechanical Installation .................................................................................. 6

Installation Instructions............................................................................................ 9

Electrical Installation ................................................................................... 13

Installation Category.............................................................................................. 13

Analogue Input Card.............................................................................................. 16

QXe Analogue Input (Standard) card..................................................................... 19

Analogue Output Card............................................................................................ 21

Pulse Input Card..................................................................................................... 22

Transmitter Power Supply Card............................................................................. 24

Alarm Relay Cards & Digital Input/Output Cards................................................. 24

Communications Connections ................................................................................ 28

eZtrend QXe Expansion Card................................................................................. 29

USB Devices ........................................................................................................... 29

Section 3: Overview ..........................................................................................31

Functions and Features ................................................................................ 31

Recorder Functionality........................................................................................... 33

Features.................................................................................................................. 34

Options - Hardware................................................................................................ 37

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Section 4: Recorder Setup ............................................................................... 43

Power up .......................................................................................................43

1. Menu Access........................................................................................................ 43

2. Log On/Off .................................................... ............................................... ....... 44

3. Local Settings...................................................................................................... 44

4. Time and Date Settings........................................................................................ 45

5. Firmware Options ............................................................................................... 45

Menu Path ............................................................................................................... 45

Help..................... .............................................. ............................................... ....... 45

Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 46

Configure Menu....................................................................................................... 47

Setup Menu....................................... ....................................................................... 48

Edit Setup ... .............................................. ............................................................... 49

Edit Recording.................. ..................................................................................... 101

Layout................................................... .. ............................................... ................ 104

Passwords.............................................................................................................. 108

Settings ......... ............................................... .......................................................... 111

Alarms Menu.......................................................... ............................................... 112

Screen Menu.......................................................................................................... 113

Batch Setup/Batch Control.................................................................................... 117

Recording Menu.................................................................................................... 120

Messages Menu..................................................................................................... 122

Process Menu................. .............................................. ......................................... 125

Status Menu........................................................................................................... 127

Finish............ ............................................... .......................................................... 140

Section 5: Password Security ....................................................................... 141

Log On/Off ............................................................................................................ 141

Users and Groups.................................................................................................. 141

Administrator .............. ............................................... ........................................... 141

Password Policy.................................................................................................... 143

User Interface requirements.................................................................................. 144

Audit Trail........... .............................................. ............................................... ..... 144

Level Permissions.................................................................................................. 145

Default Password Access ...................................................................................... 147

Section 6: Screen Configuration ................................................................... 155

Process Screen Overview................... ............................................... .................... 155

Menu Bar............................................................................................................... 156

Screen Menu Bar................................................................................... ................ 157

Replay............................................... ..................................................................... 158

Chart Speeds .............................................................. ........................................... 162

Screen Activity....................................................................................................... 162

Section 7: Firmware Options ......................................................................... 167

Firmware Credit System .............................................................................167

Firmware Options.......... ....................................................................................... 168

Applying your Firmware credits . ............................................... .. ......................... 168

Remote Viewer....................................................................................................... 169

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Section 8: Communication .............................................................................171

Comms Configuration ............................................................................... 171

Standard Communication Interfaces ..........................................................171

Protocols............................................................................................................... 172

Hardware Installation ................................................................................. 173

Getting connected - IP Address............................................................................ 174

Local Area Network setup ............................................................. ....................... 175

Links to Remote Networks .................................................................................... 175

Data Logging and Transfer.................................................................................. 175

Comms and Trend Manager Suite ............................................................. 177

System Requirements ............................................................................................ 177

Software Installation........ .. ................................................................................... 178

Start Up............................................................................................................ ..... 179

Communications Server ............................................................................. 182

Comms Server Overview ...................................................................................... 182

Start up.......................... ........................................................................................ 182

Comms Server Setup............................................................................................. 186

Comms Database Server ............................................................................197

System Setup ......................................................................................................... 197

Modbus Capabilities: ................................................................................. 197

OPC Interface - Open Process Control ......................................................198

Web Browser .............................................................................................. 199

Internet Security Settings ........................................................................... 200

Section 9: PC Software Suite .........................................................................201

The TrendManager Pro Software Suite................................................................ 201

System Requirements ............................................................................................ 202

Section 10: Spares List ...................................................................................203

Minitrend QX Recorder........................................................................................ 203

Multitrend SX Recorder....................................................................................... . 207

eZtrend QXe Recorder.......................................................................................... 212

Section 11: Instrument Care and Maintenance .............................................217

Cleaning Instructions ................................................................................. 217

Backlights ..................................................................................................217

Operating Temperature .............................................................................. 217

Touch Screen ............................................................................................. 218

Calibration ................................................................................................. 218

Section 12: Technical Data & Specifications ................................................219

Field IO Specification ................................................................................219

Analogue Input .......................................................................................... 220

Relay Alarm/Digital Input Specification ................................................... 220

Relay/Alarm Output Card Options....................................................................... 220

Digital Input Cards............................................................................................... 221

Specification Tables ................................................................................... 223

Input Range Performance Accuracy Table........................................................... 227

LED Flash Codes.................................................................................................. 230

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Appendix A: Quality and Safety .................................................................... 231

CE Mark .....................................................................................................231

Safety ..........................................................................................................231

Appendix B: Maths Expressions ................................................................... 233

Full Maths & Script Processing ..................................................................233

Maths Credit Options............................................................................................ 233

Maths Variable and Function Tables............................................................ ......... 234

Full Maths.................................................................................................... ......... 241

Script Function Application Examples. .. ................................................. .............. 242

Maths Error Messages ....... ............................................... .................................... 246

Appendix C: Thermocouple Connections .................................................... 247

How Thermocouples work .........................................................................247

Thermocouple CJC Compensation .............................................................248

Internal Automatic .. .............................................................................................. 248

Ext 0°C Reference ................................................................................................. 249

External with a Specified Temperature .................... ............................................. 249

External Input Reference.. ............................................... ...................................... 250

Appendix D: Alarms ....................................................................................... 251

Alarms Menu.......................................................... ............................................... 251

Appendix E: Ethernet ..................................................................................... 253

Ethernet................... ............................................... ............................................... 253

Email ... ............................................... ............................................... .................... 254

General operation of the e-mail system ................................................................ 254

Appendix F: Fuzzy Logging ........................................................................... 255

Appendix G: F sub zero Sterilisation ............................................................ 259

The significance of F0........................................................................................... 259

Appendix H: Calibration ................................................................................. 261

AI Calibration and CJC Calibration ...........................................................261

Sensor Compensation .................................................................................261

Appendix I: Battery Data ................................................................................ 263

Location: Processor Board .........................................................................263

Safety Guidelines................................................................................................... 263

Appendix J: Function Codes and Memory Maps ........................................ 265

Modbus Memory Map Supplement: ...........................................................265

Totalisers ........................................................................................... .................... 265

Input Text message ................................................................................................ 265

Analogue Input Value............................................................................................ 266

Communications Input.......................................................................................... 266

Pen Values........... ......................................................................................... ......... 266

Modbus Function Codes .............................................................................267

Index ................................................................................................................ 269

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Section 1: Preface

Preface

Thank you for choosing a Honeywell X Series recorder

Thank you for purchasing the newest in our range of electronic data recording for Honeywell X Series Advanced Graphic Recorders. 

The Minitrend QX, Multitrend SX and eZtrend QXe paperless cha rt recorders are the latest development of the solid-state replacement for traditional paper recorders.

Many options, features and functions are available to meet a wide range of applications and requirements including: Power, Water Treatment, Therm al Processing, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical/Biotech and Manufacturing industries.

This manual explains the product functionality operation, configu ration and commun ication as well as Safety Precautions, Installation & Wiring, Recorder Setup, Troubleshooting and Spares List. It is recommended that the user reads the manual before installing and operating the recorder.

Supplementary document ation

Supplementary documentation to accompany these recorders are:

Table 1.1 : Supplementary documentation

Manual Part number

TrendManager Pro V5 & X Series Software Suite 43-TV-25-11 Screen Designer X Series Recorders 43-TV-25-31

Documents can be down-loaded from the web site at

www.XSeries-info.net.

Notes

• The contents of this manual are correct at the time of issue. The contents may change at any time without prior notification. This is due to continuous developments to the recorder and it’s functionality.

• Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document, however should there be any anomalies found, please contact your nearest Honeywell supplier. See back page for contact addresses.

• All rights are reserved. No part of this manual should be copied or reproduced, stored on a retrieval system or transmitted in any form without the prior permission from Honeywell International Inc.

Trademarks

• Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows CE are all registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Compact Flash and CF (logo) are trademarks of the Compact Flash Association (CFA).

• For the purpose of this manual the mark names or registered trademark names in every instance.

• Company names and Product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their individual owners.

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and symbols will not follow their own trade-

Safety

The X Series range of instruments is compliant with the requirements of BS EN 610101:2001 “Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Co ntrol and Laboratory Use” and UL 61010C-1 and CSA 22.2-1010.1, as options. If the eq uipment is used in a manner not specified, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

The QX and SX range of instruments is compliant to the requirements for Class 1, Div.2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations.

Symbols

One or more of the following symbols may appear on the recorder labelling.

Table 1.2 : Safety Symbols

Symbol Meaning

Caution - refer to manual for instructions

Caution - risk of electric shock

Direct Current

Protective conductor terminal

Earth (ground) terminal

Static Electricity

Directive 2002/96/EC WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Static Electricity

All circuit boards and electronic modules associated with this recorder contain components which are susceptible to damage caused by electrostatic discharge. Should it be necessary to handle such components, appropriate prec autions in accordance with ANSI/ESD S20.20 Electrostatic Discharge Control Program Standard, should be observed.

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Protocols used in this manual

Safety and Symbol Identification

Symbol Description

Table 1.3 :

WARNING CAUTION

NOTICE

Warnings and Safety Precautions

Do’s and Don’ts

1. Before any connections are made to the recorder, ensure the protective earth terminal is connected to a protective conductor before applying power or any other connections.

WARNING

IMPROPER INTERRUPTION OF CONNECTIONS

Any interruption of the protective conductor outside the recorder, or disconnection of the protective earth terminal is likely to make the recorder dang erous under some fault conditions. Intentional interruption of the protective conductor is dangerous.

The WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

This CAUTION symbol may indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage.

A NOTICE symbol indicates important information that must be remembered and aids in job performance.

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

In order to comply with the requirements of safety standard EN 61010-1:2001, the recorder should have one of the following as a disconnecting device, located within easy reach of the operator, and be clearly labelled as the disconnecting safety device:

• A switch or circuit breaker which complies with the requirements of IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-3.

• A separable coupler which can be disconnected without the use of a tool.

• A separable plug, without a locking device, to mate with a socket outlet in the building.

2. Whenever it is likely that protection has been impaired, the recorder should be made inoperative and secured against operation. The manufacturer's service centre should be contacted.

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Warnings and Safety Precautions

3. Repair is not to be attempted by a customer. Any adjustment or maintenance expected of an operator as part of the normal operation of the product is referred to as Operational Maintenance. Any maintenance not expected of the operator is referred to as Corrective Maintenance and is to be carried out only by authorized service personnel or returned to an authorized repair centre.

4. Where conductive pollution such as condensation or conductive dust is present, adequate air conditioning, filtering and/or sealing must be installed.

5. This recorder contains one battery on the Processor board which must be treated and disposed of with care. Batteries must not be short circuited. Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations, they must not be disposed of with normal refuse.

Improper signal and supply wiring - WARNING

WARNING

IMPROPER SIGNAL AND SUPPLY WIRING

Signal and supply wiring should be kept separate. Where this is impractical, shielded cables should be used for the signal wiring. Where signal wiring is carrying, or could carry under fault conditions, hazardous voltage (defined as >30 V rms and 42.4 V peak, or >60 Vd.c.), double insulation must be used for all signal wiring.

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in deat h or serious injury.

7. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be inadequate.

8. The protective earth terminal must remain connected (even if the recorder is isolated from the mains supply) if any of the measuring, communications, or relay terminals are connected to hazardous voltages.

Hazardous Voltage

Hazardous Voltages are defined by EN61010-1 as follows:

WARNING

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE LEVELS

Voltage levels above 30V rms and 42.4V peak or 60V dc are deemed to be 

"Hazardous Live". Ensure operators are not exposed to hazardous voltage levels. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death o r se rious injur y.

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Section 2: Installation

Damage checks

Any damage caused to the recorder or the contents should be reported immediately to your shipper.

Unpacking

Remove the contents, check the packaging and re move all documentation and accessories supplied. Retain the box and any packaging for future transportation.

Contents

Check that the contents and accessories are correct against the order or Model Selection Guide using the model number on the recorder. Contact your authorised Honeywell dis- tributor or Honeywell immediately should there be any query.

The contents are based on Unit Model Number ordered and will vary from unit to unit. The following list is provided as a general guide and not specific to any single unit.

• Recorder - specification as ordered (check against the Model Selection Guide)

• Mounting fixings - Mounting clamps and panel gasket

• Connector kit - mating half connectors to recorder spec. Including a CJC connector for Thermocouple operation.

• Quick Start Guide - to get you started

• First time Password system instructions - for ESS recorders only

• CD - Viewer software + documentation

• Plastic stylus x 2 (for use with the touch screen)

• Manual (optional) - Hard copy English, French or German

• Any other items ordered as an option (Model Selection Guide)

Re-packing

NOTICE

Should the original packing be destroyed or lost, new packaging can be ordered or as a last alternative, then ONLY pack the recorder in polystyrene granules if the recorder is FIRST sealed in a strong plastic bag. Failure to do this will invalidate your warranty.

Environment and Location

• The recorder is designed to be mounted into a panel. See “Installation Instruc-

tions” on page 9.

• Mounting angle is unlimited. Choose a suitable location with an ideal viewing angle.

See “Mounting and Viewing Angles” on page 6.

• The location should be free from vibration.

• The environment should be of non-condensing humidity.

• The ambient temperature should be between 0C and 50C (32F to 122F).

• The relative humidity should be between 10% to 90%.

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NOTICE

The eZtrend QXe recorder is an Emmisions 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.

Mechanical Installation

Mounting and Viewing Angles

Mounting - The Minitrend QX, Multitrend SX and eZtrend QXe recorders have an unlimited mounting angle.

Mechanical Installation

Viewing - For the best view of the display the v Minitrend QX 55from the left or right, 40looking down and 50 looking up at the recorder dis-

play.

Multitrend SX 70from the left or right, 45looking down and 55 looking up at the re-

corder display.

eZtrend QXe 45f rom the left or righ t, 10looking down and 30 looking up at the recorder display.

iewing angle should not exceed:

Panel cut-out size for the Minitrend QX and eZtrend QXe recorders

+1

- 0

138.00 (5.43”)

+1

- 0

>6.00 (0.237”)

Panel Cut-out

138.00 (5.43”)

Panel Cut-out

>7.00 (0.28”)

Panel Cut-out

Figure 2.1 Minitrend QX and eZtrend QXe Panel cut-out

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Please note the recommended spacing for adjacent mounting

Mechanical Installation

Panel cut-out size for the Multitrend SX recorder

281.00 (11.06”)

Panel Cut-out

>20.00 >20.00 (0.787”)

Panel Cut-out

Figure 2.2 Multitrend SX Panel cut-out

The Minitrend QX, Multitrend SX and eZtrend QXe recorders ar e DIN Standard sizes and should be panel mounted.

(0.787”)

Panel Cut-out

Please note the recommended spacing for adjacent mounting

281.00 (11.06”)

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Mechanical Installation

Minitrend QX Dimension details

4 Mounting clamp positions. For standard units fit only two brackets on opposite sides of the unit, either top and bottom or left and right slots. NEMA 4X rated recorders require all four mounting brackets to be fitted.

Figure 2.3 Minitrend QX Recorder dimensions

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Mechanical Installation

Mu l t i t r e n d S X Dimension details

Figure 2.4 Multitrend SX recorder dimensions

Installation Instructions

• Minimum panel thickness = 2mm (0.078”), max = 20mm (0.78”)

• Both recorders must be inserted from the front of the panel,

• Two mounting clamps are supplied and can be fixed either on the top and bottom sides or on the left and right sides of the case.

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Mechanical Installation

eZ t r e n d Q X e Dimension details

Figure 2.5 eZtrend QXe recorder dimensions

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Mechanical Installation

Panel Mounting Clamp Installation

The Minitrend QX, Multitrend SX and the eZtrend QXe recorders slide into the pan el cut-out and are held in place by two (or four) pan el clamps. The panel clam ps should be fitted on diagonally opposite sides of the unit and tightened against the re ar of the panel using two fixing screws.

The mounting clamp assembly and fitting instructions differ slightly for the two recorders. Minitrend QX and eZtrend QXe

1. Insert the panel gasket onto the recorder so it goes between the back of the recorder bezel and the panel. From the front p anel, place u nit in the pa nel and push through the panel.

2. To loosen each clamp, unscrew the long screw to accommodate the panel thickness.

3. From behind the panel, the orientation of the clamp should be with the screw head towards the rear of the unit. See .

4. Take the first clamp and locate the two lugs on the clamp into the slots on the unit. See .

5. Take the second clamp and do the same but in the diagonal position to the opposite side. See Figure 2.3 on page 8.

6. Tighten the screw using a flat blade screwdriver and the clamp will secure against the panel.

CAUTION

CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE

Do not over tighten mounting clamp screws. 

Minitrend QX Multitrend SX torque setting should be 0.5 - 0.70Nm/4.4 - 6.2lbf-in

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in product damage

Multitrend SX

1. Insert the panel gasket onto the recorder so it goes between the back of the recorder bezel and the panel. From the front p anel, place u nit in the pa nel and push through the panel.

2. To loosen each clamp, unscrew the long screw to accommodate the panel thickness.

3. From behind the panel, the orientation of the clamp should be with the screw head towards the rear of the unit. See Figure 2.2 on page 7.

4. Position the circular mounting boss in the hole on on e side of the case with the lip of the boss inside the case. Ensure the front of the clamp is up against the panel.

5. Fix the second clamp on the opposite side of the unit. See Figure 2.4 on

page 15.

and eZtrend QXe torque setting should be 0.5 - 0.75Nm/4.4 - 6.6lbf-in

6. Tighten the screw using a flat blade screwdriver and the clamp will secure against the panel.

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Mechanical Installation

Mounting Clamp Diagram

Figure 2.1 Minitrend QX and eZt r e n d Q X e Mounting clamp

2 mounting clamp  positions required on two opposite sides of the recorder. Nema 4X requires all 4 clamps to be fitted.

Figure 2.2 Multitrend SX Mounting clamp

Mounting clamp slots

4 mounting clamp positions (2 shown).  2 clamps are required on opposite sides of the recorder

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Electrical Installation

Installation Category

• Installation category - Installation category II, Pollution degree 2

• Follow National and local electrical codes for installation in a Class 1, Div.2 area.

For voltage, frequency and power refer to the appropriate Specification sheet: See “Sec-

tion 12: Technical Data & Specifications” on page 219.

Fuses

There is a fuse situated on the DC input version power supply, type 2A time-delay, this can be replaced by the user. Replacement of fuses should be carried out by qualified service personnel.

If the fuse should blow again there is probably a pr oblem elsewhere within the unit and the recorder should be returned for inspection to your authorised Honeywell distributor or

Honeywell Service department.

Electrical Installation

Cables

To fully comply with the requirements of the CE Mark, all cables connected to the rear of the unit should use screened cable terminated at both ends. A low impedance earth cable (<50 m) must be connected to the earthing stud on the rear of the recorde r, to ensure that the recorder is always earthed.

Before performing any installation please read the section on “Safety” on page 2.and

“Warnings and Safety Precautions” on page 3.

All connections to the unit are made via the rear panel, the layou t of which is sh own in Fig-

ure 2.3 on page 14

Note: The eZtrend QXe to the recorder case using a low impedance bond. Also avoid use of a length of wire between the cable screen and the recorder case.

Analogue Input card (Slot A). Cable screen must be well connected

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Signal Wiring

WARNING

ENSURE SAFETY EARTH CONNECTION

Always ensure the unit is connected to safety earth when connecting to an AC or DC supply.

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

Your recorder is intended for pa nel-mount u se, and only the fro nt face is intended to be exposed to the operator. Disconnection from the supply MUST be mad e possible by means of a switch, circuit breaker or other means of supply isolation.

The disconnection device must be included in the panel installation , clearly marke d, in close proximity to the recorder, and within easy reach of the operator. The protective earth terminal must remain connected (even if the recorder is isolated from the mains supply) if any of the analogue or relay terminals are connected to hazardou s voltage.

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Electrical Installation

CAUTION

UNIT DAMAGE CONTROL

To protect against component failures the user should fit an external fuse for the DC input power supply. The value should be 4A, time delay, high breaking capacity, minimum 60Vdc.rated.

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in product damage

WARNING

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES

When using the recorder as portable equipment the optional rear cover must be fitted when hazardous voltages are connected.

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

AC Power

AC supply is connected via the standard configuration IEC chassis plug on the rear panel, 100 - 250 Vac, 50-60 Hz (40 VA Minitrend QX, eZtrend QXe and 60VA Multitrend SX). Absolute limits 90V-132Vac (110V) and 180V-264Vac (240V)

24V AC/DC Power / 48V AC Power

For the Minitrend QX and the Multitrend SX the supply range is 24V DC +/- 10% (absolute limits are 20V to 55V DC). Also accepts 20 to 30V AC. Power to the D.C.variant is connected via a rectangular 3-way connector as identified in Figure 2.3 on page 14 for the Minitrend QX and Figure 2.4 on page 15 for the Multitrend SX.

The eZtrend QXethe supply range is 24V DC +/- 10% (absolute limits are 20 V to 30V DC). Also accepts 20 to 25V AC.

Earth screw (ground)

Wire seal provision

24V DC/AC Input

Analogue Input / Analogue Output / or Pulse Input Slot A Slot B

AC supply  100 - 250 VAC

SPNC Relay

24V TX Power Supply Output

CJC Sensor

Alarm Relay or  Digital I/O  Slot G

RS485

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Figure 2.3 Minitrend QX Connector diagram

Ethernet

USB Host

Electrical Installation

AC supply  100 - 250 VAC

Earth screw  (ground)

24V DC/AC Input

SPNC Relay

24V TX  Power Supply Output

LED

CJC Sensor position in the middle of the Analogue Input connector. Slots A - F

Analogue Input/ Analogue Output/ or Pulse Input

Slot A Slot B Slot C Slot D Slot E Slot F

Alarm Relay or  Digital I/O

Slot G Slot H Slot I

Ethernet

RS485 USB Host

Figure 2.4 Multitrend SX Rear p anel

Card and Slot positions

Table 2.1 : Card priority positions

Cards

Analogue Input card A, B A, B, C, D, E, F A*, B (option) Analogue Output card B E, F Pulse Input card A, B A, B, C, D, E, F Alarm Relay or Digital I/O card G G, H, I G

“QXe Analogue Input (Standard) card” on page 19

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Minitrend QX Multitrend SX eZtrend QXe

Electrical Installation

Earth screw  (ground)

Analogue Input card (option)  Slot B

CJC Sensor

24V TX Power  Supply Output / RS485 port / USB Host card (option)

Wire seal provision

24Vdc TX

RS485

20 to 30VDC / 20 to 25VAC Input Instrument power (option)

AC supply  100 - 250 VAC

Alarm Relay or  Digital I/O  Slot G (option)

USB

ETHERNET

Analogue Input / Ethernet connection card (std) - Slot A

Figure 2.5 eZtrend QXe Rear panel

Analogue Input Card

Each Analogue Input card has up to 8 input channels for th e Minitrend QX and the Multitrend SX and up to 6 channels for the eZtrend

way screw terminal plugs that fit into a PCB header on the rear of the unit. The 2- way CJC sensor should remain fitted in the central 2-way header.

The Minitrend QX

can have two analogue input cards fitted giving up to 16 input channels

(2 x 8 channel cards). The slot positions are A & B, these are identified on the rear p anel on the back of the unit. Either slot can be used, it is recommended that slot A is used if only one card is fitted.

The Multitrend SX can have up to 6 analogue input cards fitted, up to 48 inpu t channels. The slot positions A, B, C, D, E or F; these are identified on the rear panel. PC boards are fitted in order, slot ”A” starts from the top.

The eZtrend

QXe can use this card as an additional Analogue Input card fitted in Slot B,

providing up to 6 more channels. This card would be used after using the 3 or 6 channel standard eZtrend

QXe Analogue Input card which is fitted in Slot A, see “QXe Analogue

Input (Standard) card” on page 19.

QXe. Connections are made via 2 x 12-

To fit this option card into the eZtrend QXe recorder you will require an expansion card to interface to the recorder. See “QXe Analogue Input (Standard) card” on page 19.

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WARNING

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES

Insulation from channel to channel: Normally a channe l can be sa fely conn ected to a hazardous voltage up to 300V AC common mode* with respect to earth. However, where a channel is connected to a safety low voltage circuit, an immediately adjacent channel must be adequately insulated from hazardous voltages between 150V AC and 300V AC max. This insulation should comprise of at least 1.5mm air gap, or a barrier rated greater than 1400V AC. This is to ensure that protection of the safety low voltage circuit is fully maintained. *Common Mode voltage is a voltage applied between the whole channel and earth, not between pins on a channel. 300V AC is permitted at M easurement Category CAT ll (Overvoltage Category ll)

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

For 12 and 24-way connectors; torque setting 0.4 Nm/3.5lbf-in. Do not over tighten. Recommended wire size for termination connector is 22-12 AWG (American Wire gauge) equivalent to 22-14 SWG (Standard Wire Gauge). AWG metric 0.6426-

2.052mm in diameter or SWG metric 0.71 - 2.03mm in diameter.

Analogue Input Channel Numbers

Analogue Input cards are either 4, 6 or 8 channels with a full length connector taking up 8 channels even if only 4 or 6 are operational.

Table 2.2 :

Minitrend QX and Multitrend SX Analogue Input card

Card Position

Channel number 1 to 8 9 to 16 17 to 24 25 to 32 33 to 40 41 to 48

Slot A Slot B Slot C Slot D Slot E Slot F

Table 2.3 :

Card 3 CH. 6 CH. 9 CH. 12 CH.

A 1-3 1-6 1-3 1-6 B 9-14 9-14

eZtrend QXe Analogue Input cards

Analogue Input Connection Details

Current Input

For Current (mA) Input fit a 10 analogue connector. Figure 2.7 on page 19 shows a 10 nel 5 for a current (mA) input.

resistor across the + and - pins of the 12-way mating half

(±0.1%) resistor fitted to chan-

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Thermocouples

Ensure polarity of thermocouple is correct.

Resistance Thermometers

If using 2 wire R/T the + and - terminals must be linked together. See Figure 2.7 on

page 19.

Analogue Input Signal Wiring

CAUTION

CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE

Do not apply a hazardous live voltage between + and - pins within a channel. ( eg. 60V maximum on voltage ranges, 5V maximum on millivolts ranges). Do not apply a voltage above 1.2V to the * pin.

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in product damage

Figure 2.6 Analogue Input connector

CJC

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8

This Analogue Input card can be used as an option to add up to 6 more Analogue Input channels for the eZtrend QXe numbers 9 to 14. The standard fit Analogue Input card is fitted in slot A with up to 6 channels (channels numbers 1 to 6).

To fit this option card into the eZtrend QXe recorder you will require an expansion card to interface to the recorder. See “QXe Analogue Input (Standard) card” on page 19.

recorder. This will fit into Slot B and will display as channel

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Figure 2.7 Input signal wiring

+ve optional connection

Active Burnout

Volts/mV

-ve +ve

Ohms

Recorder setup will be required if wiring changes are made for Active Burnout Thermocouples. See “*Thermocouple Wiring Changes.” on page 55.

Thermocouple Active Burnout status can be viewed in the Main Menu > Status >Diagnostics > Analogue Input screen, Input column. The Health Watch/Maintenance firmware option must be active to access the Maintenance and Diagnostic buttons. See “Diagnostics” on

page 133.

Thermocouples

-ve

4-wire R/T

+ve

R/T

Passive Burnout Thermocouples

-ve

3-wire R/T

+ve

R/T

Current

10R

-ve +ve

2-wire R/T

R/T

For the eZtrend QXe

the link between positive (+) and negative (-).

recorder Active Burnout is not available. Ohms measurements must have

CJC Connectors

The CJC connector resides between channel 4 and channel 5 on the Analogue Input card. For information on connecting the CJC sensor, see Figure 2.6 on page 18.

For the eZtrend QXe

recorder this is available on the Analogue Input card (option).

QXe Analogue Input (Standard) card

The eZtrend QXe is fitted with a standar d Analogue Input card in Slot A, with up to 6 chan- nels. The card is also fitted with an Ethernet port as standard. Connection is made via 1 x 18-way screw terminal plugs that fit into a PCB header on the rear of the unit. To fit up to a further 6 analogue input channels, see “Analogue Input Card” on page 16

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Figure 2.8 eZtrend QXe Analogue Input card (std) - Slot A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

- +

CH.1 CH.2 CH.3 CH.4 CH.5 CH.6

- +

13 14 15 16 17 18

- +

WARNING

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES

Insulation from channel to channel: Normally a channel can be safely connected to a hazardous voltage up to 150V AC common mode* with respect to earth. However, where a channel is connected to a safety low voltage circuit (i.e. is accessible for operators to touch), any channel within the same 'input bank' must be limited at all time s to a maximum of 55Vac or 140Vdc**. This is to ensure that protection of the safety low voltage circuit is fully maintained.

The inputs are divided into two banks: inputs 1 to 3 are one bank, and inputs 4 to 6 (if fitted) are another bank. A voltage of up to 150V AC common mod e can be applied on one bank as long as any safety low voltage circuits are on the other bank. The recorder is protected against accidental connection of a voltage up to 240V AC common mo de which might occur as a temporary fault condition, provided there are no safety low voltage circuits connected to the same input bank as the channel with the fault.

*Common Mode voltage is a voltage applied between the whole channel and earth, not between pins on a channel.

** this reduces to 33Vrms or 70Vdc if any channel within the input bank is configured as an ohms or R/T measurement.

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE

Do not apply a hazardous live voltage between + and - pins within a channel (e.g . 60V maximum on voltage ranges, 5V maximum on millivolts ranges).

The * pin should be connected only as part of ohms or R/T me asurements. Ohm s and R/T measurements share a common connection (* pin) with all channels in the same bank (the inputs are divided into two banks: inputs 1 to 3 are one bank, and inputs 4 to 6, if fitted, are another bank). To avoid damage, ensure t hat a channel selected as ohms or R/T remains floating, i.e. the sensor is not connected to any external voltage.

Alternatively, if an ohms or R/T sensor must be biased to an external voltage, ensure that the other two channels within the same input bank a re floating or are biased to the same voltage (i.e. - inputs of all three channels connected to the same voltage).

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in product damage

Analogue Output Card

Not available on the eZtrend QXe recorder. The Analogue Output card connections are made via 1 x 12- way screw te rminal plug that

fits into a PCB header on the rear of the unit. The Analogue Output card position for the Minitrend QX

page 14, and Figure 2.4 on page 15 for the Multitrend SX.

is shown in Figure 2.3 on

WARNING

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES

Insulation from channel to channel: Normally a channel can be safely connected to a hazardous voltage up to 300V AC common mode* with respect to earth. However, where a channel is connected to a safety low voltage circuit, an i mmedi ately adjace nt channel must be adequately insulated from hazardous voltages betwe en 150V AC and 300V AC max. This insulation should comprise of at least 1.5mm air gap, or a barrier rated greater than 1400V AC. This is to ensure that protection of the safety low voltag e circuit is fully maintained. *Common Mode voltage is a voltage applied between the whole channel and earth, not between pins on a channel. 300V AC is permitted at Measurement Category CAT ll (Overvoltage Category ll)

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

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Analogue Output Channel Numbers

The Analogue Output cards are eith er 2 or 4 ch annels using a connector that on ly takes up half the length of the connector slot. Looking from the rear of the unit the Analogue Out connector is on the left of the Analogue slot with a blanking plate on the right.

Table 2.4 :

Analogue Output card

Card Position

Channel number 9 to 12 33 to 36 41 to 44

Slot B Slot E Slot F

Analogue Output Connection Details

Output 1 Output 2 Output 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Loop -

Loop +NCLoop -

Loop +

Loop -

Loop +NCLoop -

Output 4

Loop +

NC = Not connected

Pulse Input Card

The Pulse Input card connections are made via 1 x 12-way screw terminal plugs that fits into a PCB header on the rear of the unit.

The Pulse Input card position for the Minitrend QX and Figure 2.4 on page 15 for the Multitrend SX.

The Pulse Input card is not available on the eZtrend QXe O option card has 4 channels that can be set as pulse inputs (channels 1 to 4). Th e operating frequency for pulse inputs on the Digital I/O card is 1kHz max.

Input: Low < 1V, High >4V to <50V DC (8V to 50V p-p AC) or Volt free input: Low = short circuit, High = open circuit.

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is shown in Figure 2.3 on page 14,

recorder, however, the 8 Digital I/

Electrical Installation

WARNING

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES

Insulation from channel to channel: Normally a channel can be safely connecte d to a hazardous voltage up to 300V AC common mode* with respect to earth. However, where a channel is connected to a safety low voltage circuit, an immediately adjacent channel must be adequately insulated from hazardous voltages between 150V AC and 300V AC max. This insulation should comprise of at least 1.5mm air gap, or a barrier rated greater than 1400V AC. This is to ensure that protection of the safety low voltage circuit is fully maintained. *Common Mode” voltage is a voltage applied between the whole channel and earth, not between pins on a channel. 300V AC is permitted at Measurement Category CAT ll (Overvoltage Category ll)

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

Pulse Input Channel Numbers

The Pulse Input card has channels using a connector that only takes up half the length of the connector slot. Looking from the rear of the unit th e Pulse Input connector is o n the right of the slot with a blanking plate on the left.

Table 2.5 :

Pulse Input card

Card Position

Channel number 1 to 4 9 to 12 17 to 20 25 to 28 33 to 36 41 to 44

Slot A Slot B Slot C Slot D Slot E Slot F

Pulse Input Connection Details

Do not connect anything to terminals marked NC (Not Connected). For F requency and Voltage levels see “Specification Tables” on page 223.

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4

- + NC - + NC - + NC - + NC

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Transmitter Power Supply Card

The Minitrend QX Transmitter power supply option is 24V DC 200 mA and is fitted to the power supply card within the unit. Connection is made via a 2-way connector at the rear of the unit, the mating half is supplied with this option. For connector position see Figure 2.3 on

page 14. The 24V transmitter power supply is not isolat-

ed from the recorder, and is not referenced to ground. The Multitrend SX

the power supply card within the unit. Connectio n is made via two 10-way connectors, see

Figure 2.4 on page 15, mating halves su pplied with this option. The Multitrend SX trans-

mitter power supply is isolated from the recorder. A red LED light will illuminate when there is voltage on the connectors. The LED is situated

between the two connectors at the back of the unit. Figure 2.4 on page 15. The eZtrend QXe has a 24V DC 130mA Transmitter Power Supply card that can be fitted

as an option. Connection is made via a 2-way connector at the rear of the unit, the mating half is supplied with this option. For connector position see Figure 2.3 on page 14. The 24V transmitter power supply is not isolated from the recorder, and is not referenced to ground. The option card also has an RS485 Modbus port and a USB port.

Recommended wire size for termination connector 22-12 AWG (22-14 SWG).

Transmitter power supply option is 24V DC 1 A and is fitted below

24V 0V

Minitrend 24V DC TXP

24V

Figure 2.9 Transmitter Power Supply card for the Multitrend SX recorder

LED

Alarm Relay Cards & Digital Input/Output Cards

The Alarm Relay Cards and the Digital Input/Output Cards are both option s available for the Minitrend QX, Multitrend SX and the eZtrend QXe recorders.

To fit these option cards into the eZtrend QXe recorder it requires an expansion card to interface to the recorder. See “QXe Analogue Input (Standard) card” on page 19.

All Alarm Relay card outputs provide 240V AC isolation channel to chann el and channe l to recorder. Digital Input/Outputs will provide isolation to 100V AC test voltage (not for mains connection).

All digital inputs have volt free contacts, and are sampled at 10Hz max.

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The Minitrend QX and the eZtrend QXe reco rders have only one slot available for digital inputs and relay outputs for either a 4 or 8 channel Alarm Relay card or an 8 or 16 chann el Digital I/O card fitted in slot G, the position is identified on the rear panel. The 16 channel Digital I/O card is not available on the eZtrend QXe recorders.

The Multitrend SX can have up to three Alarm Relay cards fitted in any combination of Alarm Relay card or Digital I/O cards. The fir st Alarm Relay card or Digital I/O card is fitted in slot G, any additional cards will locate in positions H and I.

WARNING

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES

Digital Input/Output card channels must not be connected to any hazardous live voltages (no higher than 30V AC rms or 60V DC).

Alarm Relay Card channels Alarm Relay Card channels can be connected to hazardous voltages up to 300V AC, at Measurement Category CAT II (Overvoltage Category II)

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

For 12 and 16-way connectors; torque settin g 0. 4 Nm/3.5lb-in. Do not over tighten. Recommended wire size for termination connector is 22-12 AWG (22-14 SWG)

4 and 8 Alarm Relay Cards

The 24-way connector for the Alarm Relay Card, connects to 3 A, 240 VAC SPCO relays. The pin-outs for 4 and 8 relay Alarm Relay cards are numbered from left to right and they read as follows for each channel; NC (normally closed), C (common), NO (norm ally open ). Devices driven by the relays are connected via two 12-way screw terminal plugs.

The last two channels, 7&8, 23&24 or 39&40, can be used as digital inputs, connect across Common (C) and Normally Open (NO).

CAUTION

IMPROPER MAINS SWITCHING

For 8 channel Alarm Relay cards. Switching mains on the normally-open contact on cha nnels 7 and 8 is not recommended, as surges and spikes on the mains supply could cause damage to the input circuitry.  The normally-closed contact is unaffected, and can be used like all the other channels.

A Form C dry contact relay is used for this type of card. The inputs are designed to accept “Dry contact, no volt inputs”. The relays should be used for non-inductive loads only where a device requires a voltage to operate it, such as a 12 Volt buzzer, connect it to the normally open (NO) contacts (unless the fail-safe setting is activated).

The maximum voltage which may be used with the alarm relays is 240V

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Alarm Relay Channel Numbers

The Alarm Relay cards are either 4 or 8 channels with a full length connector taking up 8 channels even though the cards only operate on 4 channels or 8 ch annels. The 8 channels Alarm Relay card has 2 digital inputs available on the last 2 channels. There are no Digital Inputs available on the 4 channels Alarm Relay card.

Table 2.6 :

Alarm Relay card 4 channel Alarm Relay card 8 channel

Card

position

Slot G 1 to 4 N/A Slot G 1 to 8 7 & 8 Slot H 17 to 20 N/A Slot H 17 to 24 23 & 24

Slot I 33 to 36 N/A Slot I 33 to 40 39 & 40

Channel number

Figure 2.10 Alarm Relay Card connector details

Digital Inputs

Card

position

Channel

number

Digital

Inputs

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8

NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO

Relay contacts position

NC = Normally Closed  C = Common  NO = Normally Open

Channels 7 and 8 can

be set as Digital Inputs.

(Use C and NO)

8 and 16 Digital Input/Output Card

The 16 channel Digital I/O card is not available on the eZtrend QXe recorders. The

Digital Input/Output Card has 1A 24V DC rated relays th at are con nected via two 16-

way connectors, the left connector for the first 8 channels and right connector for the second 8 channels. The pin-outs for 8 and 16 I/O cards are labelled from left to right, 1 to 16 on the left side and 17 to 32 on the right. Each channel can be se t up as an input o r an output. For output the relay is normally open type.

A Form A dry contacts relay is used for this type of card. The inputs are designed to accept “Dry contact, no volt inputs”.

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NOTICE

For Digital Inputs, short together the 2 pins of the channels with a switch or a relay.

Pulse Inputs

The 8 and 16 Digital I/O option card has 4 channels that can be set as pulse inputs (first 4 channels). The operating frequency for pulse inputs on the Digital I/O card is 1kHz max.

Input: Low < 1V, High >4.5V to <10V DC (9V to 20V p-p AC) or Volt free input: Low = short circuit, High = open circuit.

Figure 2.11 Digital Input/Output card connector details

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

NO C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO C NO C

CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16

NO = Normally Open C = Common

Digital Input Card Channel Numbers

The Digital input cards are either 8 or 16 channels with a full length connector taking up 16 channels even if only 8 channels are in operation. Both the digital input cards can be used as a relay card if required.

Table 2.7 :

Digital Input card 8 channel

Card

position

Channel

number

Digital Input card 16

channel

Card

position

Channel

number

Slot G 1 to 8 Slot G 1 to 16 Slot H 17 to 24 Slot H 17 to 32 Slot I 33 to 40 Slot I 33 to 48

The 16 channel Digital I/O card is not available on the eZtrend QXe.

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Communications Connections

Ethernet

The Ethernet port is fitted to all X Series recorders as standard and uses a standard RJ45 Ethernet connection. After connect ion , se lec t th e Eth er n et p or t fr om th e Com ms menu and select the required protocol from the Protocol menu eg.Modbus.

2468

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

RD-

RJ45 Pin 1 is to the right from the rear of the unit

RD+

TD-

TD+

24V DC Instrument Power Input

24V DC instrument power is available on all X Series recorders as an option. It is connected using 3- way connector , mating half is supplied. Diagram shows a view looking from the rear of the unit.

1735 A

1 2 3

+ - GND

eZtrend QXe Comms card

An option card is available with RS485 Modbus port and USB device connections. The card can be purchased and fitted at any time. The RS485 connection uses a 3-way connector. The card also has connection for 24V DC Transmitter Power Supply, see “Transmitter

Power Supply Card” on page 24.

To fit this option card into the eZtrend QXe recorder you will require an expansion card to interface to the recorder. See “QXe Analogue Input (Standard) card” on page 19.

Figure 2.12 eZtrend QXe Comms card

24V DC TX Power Supply

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RS485  Modbus port

USB Host

Electrical Installation

RS485 Minitrend QX and Multitrend SX recorders.

The RS485 port is fitted as standard as a part of the processor card and uses a 3-way connection.

After connection, select the RS485 port from the Comms menu and select the required protocol from the Protocol menu eg. Modbus. Diagram shows a view looking from the rear of the unit. See “Comms Services Menu” on page 73.

1 2 3

+A -B GND

SPNC Relay Minitrend QX and Multitrend SX recorders.

(Single Pole Normally Closed). 2-way connector. This is a fail safe relay which means if the power goes off the relay closes and can be set to trigger an alarm. So should the power fail the relay is in a “fail safe” condition. Diagram shows a view looking from the rear of the unit. Either pins can be Common or Normally closed.

NOTE: Once the recorder is powered up, if there are no active alarms associated with the “Fixed Relay”, the contacts will open. When the alarm is on they will close.

1 2

eZtrend QXe Expansion Card

This is an interface card that is required when fitting the following option cards:

• Analogue Input card in Slot B (up to 6 channels)

• Four Relay output card

• 8 Relay/2 Digital Inputs card (6 fixed Outputs/2 Configurable DI/DO)

• 8 Configurable Digital Inputs/Discrete 24V Output card

• Comms card (24Vdc Transmitter Power Supply, Rear USB Port, RS485 Comms Port)

USB Devices

For a full list of the latest compatible USB devices, go to: www.XSeries-info.net

Print Support

Print Support is a firmware option that can be activated using the credit system, refer to the Options item in “Credits” on page 92.

Not all printers will be compatible with the print support feature on the recorder. The guidelines are they must be a USB printer that shows as a standard PCL (Printer Command Language). The system will not support multi function devices or printers that require specific drivers. Avoid photo printers and printers that allow stand alone operation with cameras or media specific printers such as pictbridge.

There isn’t a constant factor to which printers work and tho se that wont. We recommend that you follow the guidelines outlined here and plug it in and see.

Examples of printers that are compatible with the system are:

• HP Deskjet 995C • HP Photosmart 7760 • HP DeskJet 895Cxi

• HP Laserjet 1022n • HP Laserjet 1300 • HP Deskjet 970Cxi

• HP Deskjet 450cbi

To set up your printer configuration go to “Printer Menu” on page 98.

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Keyboards

All keyboards are native USB keyboards. Local keyboard layouts are not supported; all keyboards are recognised as US layout (QWERTY).

Cordless keyboards and mice are not supported:

• Dell Model # SK-8115 Keyboard • IBM ACC42 with USB hubs

• Dell Model # C-BG17-Dual Cordless Keyboard and Mouse Combination

• Logitech Model # LX300 Cordless Keyboard and Mouse Combination

• IBM SK-8815 with USB hubs

• IBM SK-8806 with USB hubs

Barcode Reader

Most USB barcode readers emulate keyboards and cause no recognition prob lems. Exa mples of tested barcode readers are:

• Peninsula Phoenix 2 • Wasp - WWR 2905 Pen Scanner

• Quick Scan QS2500

• Barcode Traders LC4400 Series

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Functions and Features

Up to 16 Analogue Inputs for the Minitrend QX, 48 for the Multitrend SX and up to 12 for the eZtrend

QXe

• mA (external shunt)

• ohms

• Volts

• mV

• Thermocouple

• RTD

QX - Up to 4 Analogue Outputs SX - Up to 8 Analogue Outputs

QX - Up to 8 Pulse Inputs SX - Up to 24 Pulse Inputs

QX - Up to 8 Relay Alarm Outputs SX - Up to 24 Relay Alarm Outputs QXe - Up to 8 Relay Alarm Outputs

Data Storage media:

• QX/SX Compact Flash - up to 4Gb

• USB ports for keyboard, mouse and storage

QX - Up to 192 “soft alarms” 6 per pen SX - Up to 576 “soft alarms” 6 per pen QXe - Up to 144 “soft alarms” 6 per pen

QX - Up to 32 Totalisers (1 per pen) QXe - Up to 24 Totalisers (1 per pen) SX - Up to 96 Totalisers (1 per pen)

Fast Scanning Mode  (QX = 8 Inputs, SX = 16 inputs)

24V Power Supply

24V Transmitter Power Supply

QX - Up to 16 Digital Inputs / 24V Outputs SX - Up to 48 Digital Inputs / 24V Outputs QXe - Up to 8 Digital Inputs / 24V Outputs

Crystal Clear Display

• Minitrend QX has a 5.5” Digital Colour LCD (TFT), QVGA Resolution (320 x 240 pixels)

• Multitrend SX has a 12.1” Digital Colour LCD (TFT), SVGA Resolution (800 x 600 pix-

els)

•

• Clear and intuitive operation, Industrial rugged Touch Screen with rapid navigation

• Industrial rugged Touch Screen with rapid navigation

• Custom build screens in the recorder or using Screen Designer (not

QX/SX  Common Relay Output

Communications:

• FTP, TCP/IP

• RS485 Modbus (slave

• 10/100 Ethernet, Web and Email

• USB ports for keyboard and mouse

• OPC Server

• RS485 Modbus (slave) QXe

) QX/SX

Key:

Standard

Option

eZtrend QXe has a 5” Digital Colour LCD (TFT), QVGA Resolution (320 x 240 pixels)

eZtrend QXe)

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Comprehensive Connectivity

• 10/100 Ethernet (DHCP), Web, OPC Server and E-mail

• FTP and TCP/IP

• RS485 Modbus Protocol (A Comms option card and expansion card are required for the eZtrend QXe recorder).

• USB ports for keyboard, mouse and printer (Rear port is an option for the eZtrend QXe).

Data Storage

• On-board non-volatile Flash memory - up to 2GB for Minitrend QX and the Multi-

trend SX

, - up to 400MB for eZtrend QXe.

• Removable Compact Flash and USB storage (

See “Storage Media Format” on

page 120.) for formatting information of Compact Flash cards and USB keys).

Compact Flash not available

• No moving parts - all solid state flash memory

for the eZtrend QXe.

Security Stringent - Total Data integrity

• Password Protection - 21CFR Part 11

• ESS - Extended Security System

Plus..

• Health Watch for preventative maintenance

• Remote Access - Advanced Software Data Analysis at your PC

• Independent Chart and Logging speeds

• Global Language Support

• Rapid review and replay of data at recorder

• Approvals - CE, CSA, UL.

• NEMA 4X

/ IP66 option.

Minitrend QX and Multitrend SX also have FM approval.

• Up to 50Hz (20 msec) Logging, 10Hz (100mS for eZtrend QXe.

• Up to 16 Analogue Inputs for the Minitrend QX

• Up to 48 Analogue Inputs for the Multitrend SX

• Up to 12 Analogue Inputs for the eZtrend QXe

• Remote Viewer via the recorder web page

• Events

• Batch

• Print Support

• Counters

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Recorder Functionality

• X Series recorders provide flexible electronic data acquisition and recording in a high functionality instrument. Minitrend QX

5.5” QVGA display and the Multitrend SX is a large 12.1” diagonal display format recorder. The eZtrend QXe is a DIN standard 144mm format recorder with a 5” QVGA dis- play.

is a DIN standard 144mm format recorder with a

• The Minitrend QX Analogue inputs and the eZtrend QXe expandable non-volatile flash memory available plus additional removable storage media.

• All recorders use digital colour TFT LCD screens to provide easy to read displays with wide viewing angles for the best all around data viewing.

• The touch screen operator interface provides fast, easy access to the recorder menus making set up and data analysis quick and efficient. Navigation through the menus and text entry are direct and intuitive.

Example of a recorder menu path from the Main Menu to change the Pen Scale configuration with clear rapid navigation

has up to 16 Analogue inputs, and the Multitrend SX has up to 48

has up to 12 Analogue inputs. 70Mb to 400MB of

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Features

Display

• 5.5” Colour Active TFT for the Minitrend QX and 12.1” Colour Active TFT for the

Multitrend SX and 5” Colour Active TFT for the eZtrend QXe - with more than

256,000 colours makes it easy to interpret process data and take action with the intuitive bar charts, digital values, trends or customised displays. A screen saver function can be set from 1 to 720 minutes to extend the life of the backlight.

• Touch Screen - the heavy duty durable touch screen provides easy data entry and rapid navigation though the menus.

• Help Files - A complete contextual help system can be accessed and visualised on the screen of the recorder.

Communications

• Ethernet Connectivity - the Ethernet (DHCP standard) connection, with support for various protocols, provides comprehensive connectivity to local area networks (LANs). The standard Ethernet interface makes networking of the recorder to a LAN or the world wide web fast and convenient. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically acquires the settings (IP address) for network communications from a DHCP server.

• RS485 Modbus - the RS485 connection allows process data to be transferred to other devices, or to record data received in MODBUS RTU protocol (slave mode only). (A Comms option card and expansion card are required for the eZtrend QXe recorder).

• Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) - The recorder can be synchronised over the ethernet network via a SNTP client or synchronise other recorders via a Server.

• Web Server - with the recorder connected to a LAN, all process variables, alarm and messages can be viewed from an internet browser; values are automatically refreshed.

Data Storage

Internal Data Storage - 70MB to 1850MB of expandible internal non-volatile flash memory is available for data storage and chart history (replay of data on the display).

Internal memory / Logging rate = 1 sec

Type Pens 70MB 180MB 400MB 890MB 1850MB

QX, SX

QXe

QX, SX

QXe

QX, SX 32 6d 15d 34d 75d 155d

SX 48 4 10d 22d 50d 103d SX 96 2 5d 11d 25d 51d

8824days

24days

16 16

12d 12d

61d

30.5d-68.5d

137d

68.5d

301d

150d

622d

311d

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Functions and Features

Data Export - Removable compact flash and USB flash storage device provides multiple data storage

alternatives. Data is stored in a secure binary encrypted format, with the recorder’s configurations, providing added security of the data files. (Compact Flash is not available for the eZtrend QXerecorder).

Removable Compact flash and USB flash storage devices

External USB Devices

• The Minitrend QX and the Multitrend SX recorders have two USB host ports, one

front and one at the rear. The eZtrend QXe recorder has one front USB Host and another USB port available as an option at the rear. The USB ports can be used for attaching external USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse or a USB data storage key. The keyboard and mouse can be used to navigate the recorder’s screen along with text entry.

Remote Viewer

• This is a firmware option that extends the user interface of the recorder onto the desktop PC. Providing remote viewing of the unit launched from a web browser. Full remote control is available as an option which is password protected to prevent unauthorize d access. Compatible with Microsoft Internet explorer 6 and higher.

Security

• Total Data Integrity - data is stored in secure encrypted files making it easy to retrieve the data dependent on process information. Data is automatically recognised without having to remember file names.

• Password Protection - Up to 4 levels of password protection with up to 50 different users are available. Multiple levels of password protection and an audit trail of actions enhance the security of the data.

• Extended Security System (option) - ESS provides features including entry of unique User ID’s and associated passwords, time-out of password entry , p assword expiration, and traceability of user actions. ESS is compatible with the requirements of 21CFR part 11.

Events

Events is a firmware option that can be activated using the credit system. Events are certain conditions or operations which can be set up and logged according to the time and date of the occurrence. Subsequently events can be reviewed in a list or represented on a graph. An Event is made up from a Cause and an Effect. For example, set up a cause such as Pen 1 going into an alarm state and the effect of this could be to start a totaliser or acknowledge the alarm.

Batch

The Batch function allows the user to segm ent portions of data for further analysis. Batch enhances the management of data collected in a non-continuous process, known as batch processing, used in thermal treatment, sterilisation, food processing and chemical reactions.

Batches are controlled with command lines entered into the recorder, these include Start, Stop, Pause, Resume and Abort batch. Batch Markers are placed on to the recorder’s chart and entered into the messages system for every batch command applied.

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Functions and Features

Counters

Up to 16 User Counters are available and can be used as a part of the Events system. User Counters can be set up as a Cause or an Effect of an Even t. A Counter Effect can be used to count an occurence or to reset different types of counters depending on hardware availability. Other counters available are Alarm, Event, Digital Input, Relay Output and Pulse counters.

Other Standard features ..

• CE Mark - Conformity with 73/23/EEC, Low Voltage and 89/336/EEC EMC Directive.

• Soft Alarms - 6 "software" alarms per pen are easily set up to display and record selected out-of-limit conditions. These can be tied to the relay or digital outputs to activate the user’s external equipment.

• Common Relay Output - A separate relay output at the rear of the unit can be set up as an alarm output. (Not available for the eZtrend QXe recorder).

• Communications - the recorder supports FTP, Modbus TCP/IP (slave mode), Web and Email over Ethernet (DHCP standard) communications port and Modbus RTU (slave mode) via an RS485 port. USB ports allow the use of an ASCII barcode reader. (RS485 port is an option for the eZtrend QXe recorder). Email sent to your network connected PC triggered by an Alarm or an Event.

• Independent Display Chart Speeds and Logging rates - logging rates can be pro- grammed completely separate from the chart display speed, allowing the data to be displayed and stored at the rates that best suit the application.

• Language Support - standard language prompts for English UK & US, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian, Polish, Hungarian, Slovakian, Czech, Turkish, Romanian, Russian, Portuguese and Greek.

• Logarithmic Scales - all displayed scales can be set as linear or logarithmic.

max 99

decades

• Enclosure rating - standard NEMA 3 / IP54 type front face protection. NEMA 4X / IP66 available as an option.

• Fuzzy Logging - this standard feature provides a unique method to increase the storage capacity of the recorder. The data is monitored to determine changes in process data; if no changes are observed data is logged periodically. If data is changing rapidly, it is recorded normally at the programmed rate. By not lo ggi ng d at a that is static, data compression of up to 100:1 or more can be achieved saving valuable memory.

• Security tag - “wire seal provision” provides added security to seal the front door and rear when using optional rear cover to prevent undetected entry to these areas of the recorder.

• USB Ports - Front and rear USB host ports for data and setup transfers or remote screen through these ports. Attach external devices (keyboard or mouse). (Rear USB is an option for the eZtrend QXe recorder, USB 1.1 only).

• Replay with Zoom - Select replay mode and zoom-in on a specific area on the screen. The data can easily be replayed at the recorder with the ability to “zoom”. The touch screen makes it fast to review and analyse historical data. A "Jump" function allows you to go from the alarm list directly to the trend showing the occurrence of the alarm.

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Functions and Features

Options - Hardware

• Alarm & Digital IO Cards - 4 or 8 outputs relay contacts SPCO 240V, 8 Digital I/O or 16 Digital I/O - SPNO 24VDC. (16 Digital I/O not available for the eZtrend QXe recorder). Programmable alarm set points can be configured to activate up to 16 outputs for the

Minitrend QX, 8 outputs for the eZtrend QXe and 48 outputs for the Multitrend SX.

• Analogue Output - 2 or 4 outputs available per card for the Minitrend QX with 2, 4, 6 or 8 outputs available for the available for the eZtrend QXe recorder).

• Nema 4X / IP66 - Nema 4X / IP66 protection available as an option.

• Portable Recorders - Portable cases available as an accessory item.

• Digital Input - 2 inputs on 8 channel Alarm card, 8 inputs on 8 Digital I/O card and 16 inputs on a 16 Digital I/O card. The digital inputs allow users to initiate, from a remote location through a dry contact closure, selected recorder functions. (only 8 Digital I/O available for the eZtrend QXe recorder).

• Pulse Frequency - four frequency inputs per board, are available to measure pulse signals up to 25 kHz (max. 2 cards). (Not available for the eZtrend QXe recorder, but 4 pulse inputs can be used on the Digital I/O option card).

Multitrend SX recorder. Output type: 0-20mA or 4-20mA. (Not

• Pulse Inputs - The 8 Digital I/O option card has 4 channels that can be set as pulse inputs (first 4 channels). The operating frequency for pulse inputs on the Digital I/O card is 1kHz max.

• Approvals - CSA and UL approvals. CL1 Div 2 approval.

• 24VAC/DC or 48VDC Power Supply - 20 to 55VDC / 20 to 30VAC. Only 24V AC/DC available for the eZtrend QXe recorder - 20 to 30VDC / 20 to 25VAC.

• 24VDC Transmitter Power Supply - transmitters, recorder with up to 130mA).

• Print Support - Network printing from status, message and replay screens. Plus screen capture facility of process screens instantly using a basic USB standard PCL (Printer Command Language) printer. Print screen function captures every pixel that is sent to the printer!

Multitrend SX up to 1A. (Available as an option for the eZtrend QXe

Minitrend QX and Multitrend SX also have FM

Minitrend QX can supply up to 200mA to external

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Functions and Features

Multitrend SX Standard Screens

The Multitrend SX recorder has up to 20 screens available for displaying combinations of charts,

bars and DPMs can be configured, 4 examples below.

16 Digital Panel Meters

showing Max/Min values and

Totals for each pen

DPM and Scales

Horizontal Chart, 8 Vertical Bars & 8 DPMS

16 Horizontal Bars

showing Max/Min values and

Totals for each pen

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Functions and Features

Minitrend QX Standard Screens

The Minitrend QX recorder has up to 12 screens available fopr displaying combinations of charts,

bars and DPMs can be configured, 6 examples below.

Horizontal Chart and DPMs

8 Digital Panel Meters 8 Horizontal Bars

Horizontal Chart, 4 Vertical Bars

and 4 DPMs

DPMs and Scales

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Vertical Chart, 8 Horizontal Bars

and 8 DPMs

Functions and Features

eZtrend QXe Standard Screens

The eZtren d QXe recorder has up to 10 screens available for displaying combinations of charts,

scales and DPMs can be configured, 6 examples below.

Horizontal Chart and 6 DPMs

6 Digital Panel Meters

Horizontal Chart, 3 Vertical Bars

3 Horizontal Bars

Horizontal Bars and DPMs

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Vertical Chart, 3 Horizontal Bars

and 3 DPMs

Functions and Features

Minitrend QX Rear Connections

Earth screw  (ground)

20 to 55VDC/ 20 to 30VAC Input  24/48V Instrument power (option)

Analogue Input / Analogue Output / or Pulse Input Slot A Slot B

Alarm or  Digital I/O  Slot G

RS485

Wire seal

AC supply  100 - 250VAC

Common Relay Output (SPNC)

24V TX Power Supply Output

CJC Sensor

Ethernet

USB Host

100-250VAC Rear Panel AC power is connected via the

standard configuration IEC chassis plug on the rear panel

Wire seal

Earth screw  (ground)

20 to 30VDC/ 20 to 25VAC Input  24VInstrument power (option)

24V TX Power Supply Output / RS485 port and USB Host  (option)

eZtrend QXe Rear Connections

AC supply  100 - 250VAC

Analogue Input card  Slot B (option)

Alarm or  Digital I/O  Slot G (option)

Up to 6 Analogue Inputs and Ethernet (std)

100 - 250VAC Rear Panel AC power is connected via the

standard configuration IEC chassis plug on the rear panel

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Functions and Features

Multitrend SX Rear Connections

AC supply  100 - 250VAC

Earth screw  (ground)

20 to 55VDC /  20 to 30VAC  24/48V Instrument power (option)

Common Relay Output (SPNC)

24V TX Power Supply Output

CJC Sensor Slots A to F

RS485

Wire seal

Analogue Input / Pulse Input Slot A Slot B Slot C Slot D

Analogue Input / Pulse Input Analogue Output Slot E Slot F

Alarm or  Digital I/O  Slot G Slot H Slot I

Ethernet

USB Host

100-250VAC Rear Panel AC power is connected via the standard

configuration IEC chassis plug on the rear panel

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Section 4: Recorder Setup

Configuration of the recorder is performed in the Menu screens and the data is displayed in the Process screens. This section takes you through the Menu system and how to set up your recorder. See “Section 6: Screen Configuration” on page 155 for information on setting up screens to display the data.

User Interface Control

All user actions can be performed via the touch screen using the stylus. All on-screen selection and navigation areas are large enough so the unit can be operated without falsely selecting an adjacent option using the stylus provided.

The stylus is to be used to operate the touch screen. It has a rounded end to avoid damag e to the screen. Only a light touch is required to activate the scree n. Two styluses are provided and there is a special slot at the top of the recorder to slide the stylus in from the right. If the touch screen does not match correctly to where you are touching it wi th the stylus the screen may need calibrating. See “Calibrate” on page 116.

Other User Interface Control

All user actions can be performed using a mouse or keyboard attached to a USB host port.

Power up

1. Menu Access

When the recorder is powered up the display will show a splash screen followed by an initialisation screen displaying the default language flag.

The first screen to appear on the recorder is a default process screen with the menu bar at the top. Select the Menu button to access the menu system to configure the recorder. The Menu button takes you to the Main Menu.

From the Main Menu you may be required to Log In, if the Password function is active, see

“2. Log On/Off” on page 44. If not, the next configuration required is to set the recorder

to the correct local settings, see “3. Local Settings” on page 44.

Figure 4.1 Default process screen

Access to Main Menu

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2. Log On/Off

If Password (ESS - Extended Security System, 21CFR) security is active on your recorder a password is required to enter the menu system and process screens . Limited access is available without logging on.

For ESS recorders only, locate the First Time Password System Setup sheet included in with your recorder or see “First Time’ Password System Setup” on page 142.

All Users

When Log On is required the Log On button will appear in the top right of the Main Menu screen. The Log On button can be set to switch to auto Log Off at a specified period of time. To Log On select the Log On button at the top right of the Main Menu screen.

Log On Button

Log Off Button

• Log On - User is presented with a user name and password entry box. First time user login is “Admin”. No password is required. Access for the first time user is removed once the password system has been configured.

• Log Off - Once the user has logged on, the option in the Main Menu will turn to Log Off, once selected the user is logged off and returned to the current process screen.

First Time Log On

The first time the system is used a default user name and password is available, the user name is “Admin” and will have no password, this is known as the “first time” user. Access to the first time user is removed once the password system ha s been configured. The first time user is reinstated if the password system is reset.

For more detailed information see “Section 5: Password Security” on page 141.

3. Local Settings

Go from the Main Menu to Configure > Setup > Edit > General > Localisation

All text is displayed in the currently selected language. Help system language can be selected independently, currently English only available. To configure local settings, languages, time zones, daylight saving, temperature units and mains frequency for input filtering, see

“Localisation” on page 91 section.

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4. Time and Date Settings

Default Time Zone

Go from the Main Menu to Configure > Setup > Edit > General > Localisation > Time Zone

The recorder is set to the default Time Zone for Eastern Time (US, Canada), (GMT -5.00). When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit.

4. Time and Date Settings

Go from the Main Menu to Configure > Settings > Set Time

Set the Recorder Time and Date settings, see “Set Time” on page 111. When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit.

5. Firmware Options

Go from the Main Menu to Configure > Setup > Edit > General > Factory > Credits

Check your recorder has been set up with the correct amount of credits, displayed as a number against the Credits item in the menu. Then select the Options item in the Credits menu and enable the firmware options you require by changing the cross to a tick/check symbol.

When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

Menu Path

As each button is selected in the menu system a menu path will appear at the top of the screen to enable the user to know where they are in the system. The user can select these buttons to return to previous menus and enables the user to jump back more than one menu at a time.

Menu path.  Select to go back to previous menus

A grey arrows indicates a further sub menu

Help

Help is available on all menu screens and is context sensitive from each screen. The Help icon will reside either in the top right or bottom right on all menu screens. All the Help files have a Home button that will take you to the Help System main index. Navigating in the help does not stop the logging.

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Main Menu

Select a button to take you to the next menu

• Configure - Configure the recorder through the Setup, Layout, Passwords and Settings menus.

See “Configure Menu” on page 47.

• Alarms - Acknowledge Alarms, Alarm configuration and their associated condition and View the current alarm status.

• Screen - The Screen Menu includes an Edit button to configure Pen/Channel mapping, Replay previous data, Screen List to change the screen currently being displayed and Clean Screen facility. There are Calibrate and Touch Test features to re-calibrate the screen.

• Batch - The Batch function manages sections of data. Batch markers are configured by the user and are used to identify and analyse batches of data.

See “Screen Menu” on page 113.

See “Alarms Menu” on page 112.

See “Batch

Setup/Batch Control” on page 117.

• Recording - Start or Stop recording. Export Now will transfer data to external media such as Compact Flash or USB key. See “Recording Menu” on page 120.

• Messages - The messages screen will display certain message areas. S pecific types of messages have been put into categories or all messages can be viewed. See “Mes-

sages Menu” on page 122.

• Process - Controls for any process in use eg. Max/Mins, Totals and Counters can be controlled from this screen

• Status - Displays status information screens that are available to the user, these will provide information for reporting and diagnostic purposes.

See “Process Menu” on page 125.

See “Status Menu” on

page 127.

• Finish - When an operation is complete use the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. See “Finish” on page 140.

• Help - The Help icon appears as a question mark on all menu screens. The Help files are context sensitive and will supply information for each menu screen where the icon appears. See “Help” on page 45.

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Configure Menu

(Main Menu > Configure >)

The Configure screen gives access to the Setup, Layout, Password menus and Settings (Time and Date). The majority of the recorder configuration is done in the Setup men us.

• Setup - In the Setup menu the user can configure how the recorder acquires, stores and actions data. The Edit Setup gives access to sub-menus for Field IO, Pens, Comms, Event/Counters, General, Screen and Recording set up.

on page 49.

• Layout - The user can configure how the data is presented on the screen. From the Layouts screen choose to Edit, Saved or Load layouts in the recorder. See “Layout”

on page 104.

• Passwords - Manages the security and access to full password configuration that allows restricted access within the recorder, providing password protection at different levels. Administrate, Load and Save passwords from this menu. See “Passwords”

on page 108.

• Settings - Recorder settings such as Set Time to configure the recorder's time and date.

See “Settings” on page 111.

See “Edit Setup”

Select a button to take you to the next menu

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Setup Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup)

In the Setup menu the user can configure how the recorder acquires, store s and actions data. The Setup screen gives access to the Edit menu where the majority of the reco rder configuration is done, also Save and Load setups from this screen.

Edit Setup

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup)

The Edit Setup gives access to sub-menus for Field IO, Pens, Comms, Events/Counters, General, Screen and Recording set up. See “Edit Setup” on page 49.

Save Setup

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Save)

The Save button will produce a list of destinations to save the set up to and allow for naming the setup file. Maximum of 50 characters. File format is .set

The Compact Flash and the front USB device port are found under the front flap on the recorder. There is another USB port at the rear of the recorder. The first USB device fitted will be USB1, therefore the second USB device fitted is USB2.

Compact Flash not available

for the eZtrend QXe.

Load Setup

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Layout)

Setups can be loaded from Compact Flash or USB key. The Load button will produce a list of source files to load setups from.

Compact Flash not available

for the eZtrend QXe.

Back Button

Takes you back to the previous menu

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Edit Setup

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup)

Edit Setup will access the main configuration of the recorder through further sub-menus for: Field IO, Pens, Comms, Events/Counters, General, Screen and Recording set up.

The Edit button may display a warning message if the Commit Later option has been selected This means changes to the configuration have been made but the changes have not been committed to the recorder. See “Commit Later” on page 140.

Select a button to take you to the next menu

• Field IO - This button displays a sub menu containing Analogue In, Analogue Out, Alarm/Digital IO and Pulse Inputs card menus.

• Pens - This button displays all the configuration areas for setting up Pens including Scales, Maths, Alarms, Logging and Totalisers.

• Comms - This button displays Services, TCP/IP and Network Admin. Services takes you to a sub menu containing Modbus, Web, Email, SNTP, FTP and Peers menus.

See “Field IO Menu” on page 50.

See “Pens Menu” on page 62.

See “Comms Services Menu” on page 73.

• Events/Counters - Events and counters are firmware options that can be activated using the credit system. Events are certain conditions or operations which can be set up and logged according to the time and date of the occurrence. See “Events Menu”

on page 79.

Events system to count an occurrence.

• General - This button displays a sub menu containing general recorder information including recorder Ident, Localisation, Factory, Batch, Printer set up and Groups (Pens) menus. See “General Menu” on page 90.

• Screen - This button displays a sub menu containing Screen Saver, Chart speed and screen Brightness set up. See “Screen Saver” on page 100.

User Counters can be set up and used as a Cause or Effect in the

See “Counters Menu” on page 89.

• Recording - Set up Scheduled recording and specify the Storage Bias for recording logged and chart data. “Edit Recording” on page 101.

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Edit Setup

Field IO Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Field IO)

Select which type of Field Inputs/Outputs are required for configuration depending on what type of cards are fitted in the recorder.

• Analogue In - Select this to configure each Analogue Input channel. See “Analogue

In Menu” on page 52.

• Analogue Out - Select this to configure each Analogue Output channel. See “Ana-

logue Out Menu” on page 55.

• Alarm/Digital IO - Select this to configure Relay Alarm Output card or Digital Input/Out-

put card. See “Alarm / Digital IO” on page 56.

• Pulse Inputs - Select this to configure each Pulse Input channel. See “Pulse Input”

on page 58.

• Linearisation Tables - To be used with Analogue Input type Volts, Amps or Ohms.

(Not available for the eZtrend QXe recorder).

These are user defined tables that can be set up to allow a non- linear input signal to be used.

See “Linearisation Tables” on page 59.

Table 4.1 : Card Positions and Channel Numbers

Minitrend QX

Slot position Card type

Slot A 8 Analogue In

Pulse Inputs

Slot B 8 Analogue In

Pulse Inputs 4 Analogue Out

Channel

numbers

1 to 8 1 to 4

9 to 16 9 to 12 9 to 12

Slot G 4 Relay Output

8 Relay/2 Digital In 8 Digital Input/Output 16 Digital Input/Output

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1 to 4 1 to 8 1 to 8 1 to 16

Edit Setup

Multitrend SX

Slot position Card type

Slot A 8 Analogue In

Pulse Input

Slot B 8 Analogue In

Pulse Input

Slot C 8 Analogue In

Pulse Input

Slot D 8 Analogue In

Pulse Input

Slot E 8 Analogue In

Pulse Input 4 Analogue Out

Slot F 8 Analogue In

Pulse Input 4 Analogue Out

Slot G 4 Relay Output

8 Relay/2 Digital In 8 Digital Input/Output 16 Digital Input/Output

Slot H 4 Relay Output

8 Relay/2 Digital In 8 Digital Input/Output 16 Digital Input/Output

Slot I 4 Relay Output

8 Relay/2 Digital In 8 Digital Input/Output 16 Digital Input/Output

Channel

numbers

1 to 8 1 to 4

9 to 16 9 to 12

17 to 24 17 to 20

25 to 32 25 to 28

33 to 40 33 to 36 33 to 36

41 to 48 41 to 44 41 to 44

1 to 4 1 to 8 1 to 8 1 to 16

17 to 20 17 to 24 17 to 24 17 to 32

33 to 36 33 to 40 33 to 40 33 to 48

eZtrend QXe

Slot position Card type

Slot A 3 Analogue Inputs

6 Analogue Inputs Slot B option card 6 Analogue Inputs 9 to 14 Slot G 4 Relay Output

8 Relay/2 Digital In

8 Digital Input/Output

Channel

numbers

1 to 3 1 to 6

1 to 4 1 to 8 1 to 8

To fit the Analogue Input option card (Slot B) into the eZtrend QX e recorder you will require an expansion card to interface to the recorder. “QXe Analogue Input (Standard) card” on

page 19

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Edit Setup

Analogue In Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Field IO > Analogue In)

Press the Analogue In button to display all the analogue inputs available. Click on individual Analogue In number to set up each channel profile. Each channel has a

list of menu items to be configured. Refer to connection details and “Analogue Input Channel Numbers” on page 17..

Menu path to current menu

The Analogue In screen displays all the available Analogue Input channels.

Each channel displays its’ individual settings.

Select a numbered channel to edit the configuration of each input

• Enabled - Toggle On and Off.

• Type - Select this for a list of available Signal Inputs.

• Sample Rate - Select this for a list of available Analogue Input sample speeds. A Fast Scanning range of 50Hz (20ms) is available as a firmware option (not available for the

eZtrend QXe recorder). See “Firmware Credit System” on page 167.

Arranged in 2 banks of 3 inputs, and sample rate must be the same within each bank, only for

eZtrend QXe recorder.

• Range (Ohms, Volts and Amps only) - Toggle between Preset and User Defined. The Preset option will make available a list of Range Types or select User Defined to specify High and Lower Limits.

• Range Type (Ohms, Volts and Amps only) - Only available when Range is set to Preset. Select for a list of available ranges. The factory default range is +/-12V.

See

“User Defined Maximum Input Ranges” on page 220

• Damp Level - The damping filter is an advanced algorithm offering improved response over more traditional methods. It works by producing configuable levels of damping but at the same time being able to respond rapidly to large input changes. Enter the Damp Level in Engineering Units.

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Input signal (Pen 67)

Edit Setup

Figure 4.2 Effects of Damping and Rolling Average example

Rolling Average of input signal (Pen 11)

Damping on input signal (Pen 10)

Note: the Damping (Pen 10) has been offset for this example to be able to see the damping effect clearly

• Linearisation Tables (Ohms, Volts and Amps only) - Select a table from the drop down

list if required. See “Linearisation Tables” on page 59.

• Use Pen Scale - Toggle On and Off, this is enabled by default. Analogue # defaults to the corresponding Pen #, eg. A1 will default to Pen 1. If you change A1 to display another pen scale eg.Pen 3, you must go into Pen 3 and change the maths to A1. This will ensure that Pen Scale 3 will display A1 input. With this enabled the Engineering zero and span is the same as the pen scale. Disable this and the Engineering zero and span will not reflect the pen scale. When disabled, see Eng. Span % Eng Zero. This is not available when using Linearisation Tables.

• Units - (Ohms, Volts and Amps only). This is the Units of Measurement for each input. Select and enter a value. Max 13 characters. For Thermocouple and Resistance Thermometer units, see

• Label - Select and enter a identification label for the input. Select and enter a label. Max 15 characters.

• SQRT Extract - (Ohms, Volts and Amps only). Toggle On and Off. The Square root extraction in the analogue input is used to linearise certain sensors that have a non linear output - for example in the calculation of flow. So when you check the Square root extraction in the Analogue input section it carries out the following calculation. It ratios the analogue input range that you set, to 0 to 1. So any sensor input is represented by a number from 0 to 1. We then take the square root. We then re ratio the result back to the user set range.

“Localisation” on page 91.

• Sensor Comp - Sensor Compensation may be required to improve accuracy on a sub range. This is an adjustment to the value of the signal input on each channel, based on the Engineering units settings. See

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“Sensor Compensation” on page 261

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• High Limit - Available when Range is User Defined. Select and ente r the high limit value.

• Lower Limit - Available when Range is User Defined. Select and enter the lower limit value.

• RT Type - Only available when T ype is set to RT (Resistance Thermometer). Select this for a list of available RT types.

• Burnout Type - Only available when Type is set to TC (Thermocouple). Toggle between Active and Passive. Active means it will send out a current to the TC. Set to Passive means it takes a reading without sending out a current. The T/C is wired differently for Active and Passive Burnout (see

page 19

Active burnout is an implementation of thermocouple health and provides error warning messages for a range of thermocouple activity/failure conditions. Passive burnout does not provide any error warning messages. If the thermocouple wiring changes and the channel is set to Active, select Passive and Commit the change. Then return to the menu and select Active and Commit the change to update burnout settings.

• Show Burnout - Only available when Type is set to TC. Toggle between Upscale and Downscale Burnout.

• TC Type - Only available when Type is set to TC. Select this for a list of available TC types.

). (Active Burnout is not available for the eZtrend QXe recorder). 

Figure 2.7, “Input signal wiring,” on

• CJ Comp - Only available when Type is set to TC. Select this for a list of available CJ Compensation. See

• • Int Automatic - Uses the cold junction sensor in the recorder as a variable reference temperature

• • Ext 0 Deg C - Assumes the cold junction is held at 0 ence, external to the recorder

• • Ext with Spec Temp - Uses a reference junction held at a constant temperature. Specify the temperature that the cold junction sensor is to be set at.

• • Ext Input - Use a thermocouple or resistance thermometer from another channel to measure the cold junction sensor

• External Input - Only available when CJ Compensation is set to Ext Input. Select the input required as an external input.

• Eng. Span - (Ohms, Volts and Amps only). Only available when not using “Use Pen Scale” option. This is the highest value of the engineering range and corresponds to the top of the input range. Select and enter a value using the on-screen keyboard.

• Eng. Zero - (Ohms, Volts and Amps only). Only available when not using “Use Pen Scale” option. This is the bottom of the engineering scale and represents the bottom of the input scale. Select and enter a value using the on-screen keyboard.

• Demo Setup - Only available if there is no Analogue Input card fitted. Examples of various inputs are available without having an actual signal input coming into the recorder.

“Thermocouple CJC Compensation” on page 248.

C to provide a 0mV refer-

• • Demo Type - Select this for a list of available Demo Type inputs.

• • Cycle Time - Enter the Cycle T ime, in seconds, of the Demo Input. Select and use the on-screen keyboard.

• • Add Noise - This is to Add Noise to the Demo Input as a percentage value. Select and use the on-screen keyboard.

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When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

*Thermocouple Wiring Changes.

If the recorder is set to Active, select Passive and Commit the change. Then return to the menu and select Active and Commit the change.

Analogue Out Menu

(Not available for the eZtrend QXe recorder).

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Field IO > Analogue Out)

Only available when an Analogue Out card is fitted as an option, 2 or 4 outputs are available per card.

Refer to connection details and “Analogue Output Channel Numbers” on page 22

Menu path to current menu

The Analogue Out screen displays all the available Analogue Output channels.

Each channel displays its individual settings.

Select a numbered channel to edit the configuration of each output

Press the Analogue Out button to display all the analogue outputs available. Click on individual Analogue Out number to set up each channel profile.

• Enabled - Toggle On and Off.

• Allow Overrange - Toggle On and Off. Disabled as default, this will allow the output signal to go overrange to 21mA, if disabled the maximum is 20mA.

• Transmit Pen - Eg. Select a pen to output 4-20 mA loop. This will take the scale value from the pen it is transmitting and convert to 4-20mA output signal. eg if the scale is 050% this signal will fit the scale so 4mA = 0% and 20mA = 50%. For 0-20mA output signal with the same 0-50% scale, this would read 0mA = 0% and 20mA = 50%.

• Output - Select either 4-20mA or 0-20mA.

• Label - Select and enter an identification label. Select and use the on-screen keyboard. Up to 16 characters.

When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

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Alarm / Digital IO

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Field IO > Alarm/Digital IO)

The Alarm/Digital IO button will display all the digital inputs/outputs available. Click on each individual Alarm IO or Digital IO number to set up each channel profile.

Cards available are:

2 types of Alarm Relay cards

• 4 Alarm Relay Output

• 8 Alarm Relay Output with 2 Digital Inputs

2 types of Digital IO cards

• 8 Digital Inputs or Outputs

• 16 Digital Inputs or Outputs.

(Not available for the eZtrend QXe recorder).

Alarm Relay Card

4 Alarm relay output card or 8 Alar m rela y Out put w ith 2 Digital Inpu ts (6 fixed o utpu ts and 2 configurable Digital Input or output) cards.

Digital IO Card

There are 8 or 16 Digital channels per card th at can be setup as inputs or outpu ts. The Digital I/O card also has 4 channels that can be set as pulse inputs (channels 1 to 4). The operating frequency for pulse inputs on the Digital I/O card is 1kHz max.

Input: Low < 1V, High >4.5V to <10V DC (9V to 20V p-p AC) or Volt free input: Low = short circuit, High = open circuit.

To view and log a channel selected as a Pulse input, set up an extra pen with a Math s function of LPULn in Edit Maths in the Pens menu. For more information see “Appendix B:

Maths Expressions” on page 233.

For connection details see For connection details See “Alarm Relay Channel Numbers”

on page 26

Menu path to current men

The Digital IO screen displays all the available channels that can be set up to be digital inputs or outputs.

Each channel displays its individual settings.

Select a numbered channel to edit the configuration of each input or output.

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For all cards select an Alarm/Digital # to display the configuration menu. Each Alarm/Digital has a list of menu items to be configured.

• Enabled - Toggle On and Off

• Digital Type - Set to Output Relay contact (Power) for the Alarm Relay cards. Toggle between Input and Output or Pulse Input for the Digital IO card. On the 4 Relay Alarm card, only output type is available. Channels 1 to 6 on the 8 Alarm Relay card are outputs, channels 7 & 8 can be either inputs or outputs. 

Note: Pulse Input only available on channels 1 to 4 for slot G, 17 to 20 for slot H and 33 to 36 for slot I.

• Output - (Output only). The relay outputs can be set to be either Latched or Single Pulse. A Latched relay will be maintained in its active state until the trigger source has returned to a non-alarm state (unless acknowledged). For Single Pulse the relay will go active for a period of time, specified by the user, then return to a non active state. The time out period remains independent of the length of time the active state remains. If the output is set to Single Pulse, when the alarm is activated the signal will display a single pulse for the duration set. See Pulse Duration. The alarm will trigger again when it goes back into an active alarm state.

NOTICE

Outputs that are set to Single Pulse should not be used as a part of a maths expression as it can cause spurious values.

• Pulse Duration - (Output only). Available when Single Pulse is selected as an Output. Specify the pulse length in seconds from 0.1 (100ms) to 6480 (108 minutes) in 0.1 second increments. Select and enter the pulse length.

• Failsafe - (Output only). Toggles On and Off. Each relay channel can be independently selected with the fail safe option. This will invert the state of the relay output. With Failsafe Off, normally open (NO) relays have open contacts when the power is off, and open contacts when there is no active alarm. The contacts will close when an associated alarm goes active. With Failsafe On, normally open relays have closed contacts when the recorder is powered on and there are no open active alarms, and the contacts open with an alarm active or when the power is removed.

See “Failsafe Relay

Positions” on page 222.

• Label - Select and enter an identification label. Up to 16 characters.

• Active Label - (Input and Output only). This is the label that is shown when an alarm becomes active. Select and enter a label. Not available for Pulse Input. Up to 12 characters.

• Inactive Label - (Input and Output only). This is the label that is shown when an alarm becomes inactive. Select and enter a label. Not available for Pulse Input. Up to 12 characters.

• Reports To - This will acknowledge the Alarm/Digital IO to a selected destination. Select User message to add the Digital IO occurrence to the messages list only. Select Mark On Chart to display the occurrence on a chart and to the messages list.

When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

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Pulse Input

(Not available for the eZtrend QXe recorder).

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Field IO > Pulse Input)

Only available when a Pulse Input card is fitted as an option. The Pulse Input card operate s up to a frequency of 25kHz max. See “Pulse Input Channel Numbers” on page 23.

Input: Low < 1V, High >4V to <50V DC or Volt free input: Low = short circuit, High = open circuit.

If a Pulse input card is fitted in slot A the first 4 pens will display the maths function of HPULn in Edit Maths in the Pens menu as default to display the pulse read ing. For more information see “Appendix B: Maths Expressions” on page 233.

Menu path to current menu

The Pulse Input screen  displays all the available pulse input channels that can be set up.

Each channel displays its individual settings.

Select a numbered channel to edit the configuration of each Pulse input.

Press the Pulse Input button to display the available pulse inputs. Click on individual Pulse Input number to set up each channel profile.

• Enabled - Toggle On and Off.

• Hertz - Fixed as Frequency Measure (in Hertz).

• Update Rate - Fixed at 1Hz

• Label - Select and enter an identification label for the pulse input. Select and enter a label. Up to 16 characters.

When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

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Linearisation Tables

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Field I/O > Linearisation)

Linearisation Tables - To be used with Analogue Input type Volts, Amps or Ohms. These are user defined tables that can be set up to allow a non-linear input signal to be displayed on the recorder. By entering a set of non-linear signal input values (X) into the linearisation table, the recorder will use the table to generate linear output (Y) in engineering units, to be displayed and/or log on the recorder.

• Select the next available table and rename it for ease of identification by selecting the name button.

• Select the Values button to take you to the start of a new table. Press the Add button to produce the first line. More than one set of points are required to do the conversion.

• Click into the text entry boxes under the X and Y boxes and enter the required values (or leave it if your table starts at 0). The Signal Input (X) goes in the first column and the Engineering units (Y) in the second column.

• To add a line at the bottom, click on Add. To ad a line above or below, click on a line and use the Insert Above and Insert Below buttons. To delete a line, click in the line and select Delete.

• When you have finished your tableselect the tick box, this will also verify the table and produce a Data Error box if there are any problems..

Data Error box

If incorrect vales are entereed a Data Error box will appear saying “Data line * is invalid”. This will appear when you select the tick box at the bottom of the screen. The error box will indicate which line has the error. There may be more than one error in the table, if so the data error message box will appear for each error starting from the top line down going to the next as each error is fixed.

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Linearisation Table examples

Figure 4.3 shows an example of a set of non linear signal inputs (X) and the required values

in engineering units (Y) that have been entered into a linearisation table . They would produce the following curve.

Figure 4.3 Example of a 0-10V non-linear input signal

(Eng. Units)

6 4

2 0

0 2 4 6 8 10

( Signal Input)

A straight line is drawn between each point, as shown by the continu ous (red) line in Figure

4.3. For a more accurate curve, as shown by the dotted line (blue), add more data points

into the linearisation table. The Linearization tables that you set up here can the n be used in the “Analogue In Menu”

on page 52

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If the full input range is greater than the range used in the linea risation tables then the signal will carry on following the slope of the last two inputs. For example if we had a -50 to +50V range and just used the 0 to 10V linearisation table then the signal would look like Figure

4.4.

Figure 4.4 Linearisation ta ble used for part of the range

50 40

Y (Eng.

Units)

-10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 X ( Signal

Input)

The last two points are used to follow the slope for the rest of the signal.  At the bottom of the 0-10V table the last two inputs are X=0, Y=0 and X=2, Y=6. At the top of the 0-10V table the last two points are X=8, Y=9.8 and X=10, Y=10.

Figure 4.4 shows these last two inputs at the top and bottom of the 0-10V signal.

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Pens Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Pens)

Select the Pens button to display all the pens available.

Menu path to current menu

The Pens screen displays all the available pens.

Each pen displays its  scale settings.

Select a pen number to edit the setup of each pen including the Scale,  Logging, Alarms and  Totaliser

Click on individual pen number to set up each pen profile.

• Enabled - Toggle On and Off.

• Tag - Select and use the on-screen keyboard to type in an identifier for the pen. Up to 48 characters.

• Maths Type - Analogue signals may have a mathematical calculation performed on them before they are represented as a pen. Basic maths is standard in all recorders. Full Maths or Math Scripting are options that must be activated.

See “Options” on

page 129.

• Edit Maths - Edit the Maths for this particular pen. For details see “Appendix B:

Maths Expressions” on page 233.

• Scale - Select Scale to go to a sub menu to set up the scale parameters. See “Scale

Menu” on page 63

• Logging - Select Logging to go to a sub menu to set up the logging configuration. See

“Logging Menu” on page 64

• Alarms - Select Alarms to go to a sub menu to set up the alarm profile. See “Alarms

Menu” on page 66

• Totaliser - Select Totaliser to go to a sub menu to set up the totaliser settings. See

“Totaliser Menu” on page 68

• RAV - This will display the Rolling Average for this pen. The recorder takes an average of the number of samples entered.  Enable the RAV function and enter the Number of Samples (Max 500). Then enter the Sample Interval, or how often a reading is taken, in seconds. The Prefill will add in samples based on the sample intervals specified and then take an average reading. No Prefill will work out the rolling average on the samples as they occur. See

Figure 4.2,

“Effects of Damping and Rolling Average example,” on page 53.

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• Group - This pen can be allocated to a group of pens. Select this to display the list of available Pen Groups. If you select a group here this pen will be added to it. The group can then be renamed, to rename these groups, see “Groups” on page 99.

• Colour - Each Pen has a Default Pen Colour but this can be changed if required. Select and use the colour palette to set the pen colour.

• Trace Wid th - Select and set the Trace Width for this pen when it is displayed on a chart. The default trace width is 1 with a maximum of 7.

When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

Scale Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Pens > Scale)

Individually configure each scale per pen in the scale menu.

Menu path to current menu

Select the Scale button to take you to the Scale menu

Click on Scale to set up each scale profile per pen.

• Units - Scale measurement Units. Select this and enter the units. Up to 16 characters.

• Span - This is the highest value of the scale. Select to enter the Span value.

• Zero - This is the bottom of the scale. Select to enter the Zero value.

• Scale Type - Toggle between Linear or Logarithmic (Log).

• Divs Select - Only available with Linear Scale Type. Toggle between Auto or User Defined.

• Major Divs - Only available when Divs Select is set to User Defined. Select and enter the major division position.

• Minor Divs - Only available when Divs Select is set to User Defined. Select and enter the minor division position.

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• Start Decade - Only available when the Scale Type is set to Log. Select and enter the start value of the first decade.

• No. Decades - Only available when the Scale Type is set to Log. Select and enter the number of decades required. Max 99 decades (although not all will be displayed on the recorder).

• Numb Format - Displays the Notation of the number format, Scientific or Normal.

• • Notation - Toggle between Scientific or Normal number format. The scientific format displays the value to the power of 10 shown here. Notice the value has been rounded up.

• • Auto - Toggle Between Automatic number formatting and User Defined.

• • After Decimal - Only available when User Defined is selected. Select and enter the number of decimal places. (up to 15 decimal places)

Normal

Scientific

When this pen setup is complete go back to the Pen # menu and complete the pen setup for all other pens.

Logging Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Pens > Logging)

Menu path to current menu

Pen Logging can be set to log as Continuous or Fuzzy

Click on Logging to set up each logging profile per pen.

• Enabled - Toggles On and Off to activate or de-activate logging for this pen.

• Type - Toggles between Continuous or Fuzzy logging.  Continuous logs every value based on the Method chosen (Sample, Average or Max/ Min). 

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Fuzzy Logging has been developed as a secure data storage technique which has a self teaching data storage algorithm so the recorder stores data at a variable rate to match the process being monitored. Fuzzy Logging has intelligent resources to enable the most effective and efficient way of using the scan rate, storage capacity and recording time.

• Rate Units - Set the Units for the logging rate to be displayed. Select and choose the logging rate units from the drop down menu.

• Rate - This is the speed at which data is required to be logged.  If the Millisecond option is selected as the Rate Unit s for the logging, then a drop down menu of options will appear. When all other Rate Units are selected a keypad will appear for user entry. Fastest rate is 20mS and slowest is 60 hours.

• Alarm Rate Units - Only available if the logging Type is set to Continuous. Set the Units for the Alarm logging rate to be displayed. Select and choose the alarm logging rate units from the drop down menu.

• Alarm Rate - Only available if the logging Type is set to Continuous. This is the new logging rate used when this pen goes into an active alarm state. To enable this feature to change the logging rate in an alarm state, see Change Log in the Alarms menu.  If the Millisecond option is selected as the Alarm Rate Units for the logging, then a drop down menu of options will appear. When all other Alarm Rate Units are selected a keypad will appear for user entry.

See “Appendix F: Fuzzy Logging” on page 255

• Method - Only available if the logging Type is set to Continuous. Select from a list of Methods. 

Sample: logs the last sampled reading.  Average: logs the average of all the samples taken since the last log.  Max/Min: logs the highest and the lowest of the sampled readings since the last log.

• Align - Only available if the logging Type is set to Continuous. Select and enter a value from the list to align the logging at specified intervals. This will hold the start of logging until the aligned time selected occurs based on the recorders real time clock.

• Auto Fit - Only available if the logging Type is set to Fuzzy . Toggles On and Off. AutoFit ensures that the last sampled data point is logged before the signal goes out of the tolerance set in Band 1 or Band 2. When displayed on a graph, the input signal will automatically fit to this last logged point. This gives a better fit for stepped input changes.

• Band 1 % - Only available if the logging Type is set to Fuzzy. This is where the tolerance is set for the input signal. Specify, as a percentage of the scale range, the tolerance band allowed above and below the input signal. Select and enter a value.

• Fuzzy Band 2 - Only available if the logging Type is set to Fuzzy. Toggles On and Off. This is to enable a second tolerance to be set, configure it to be On to activate. Only used in conjunction with Autofit On, to specify the Band 2 %.

• Band 2 % - Only available if the logging Type is set to Fuzzy. This is where a tighter tolerance can be specified which must be set within the limits of Band 1. Specify , as a percentage of the scale range, the tolerance band allowed above and below the input signal. Select and enter a value.

When the setup is complete go back to the Pen # menu and complete the pen setup.

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Alarms Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Pens > Alarms)

This is for setting up alarms on this pen only. Select the first available alarm eg. Alarm 1 and configure each alarm.

Menu path to current menu

The Pen Alarms screen displays up to alarm set points per pen.

Each alarm displays its individual alarm setting.

Select an alarm number to edit the setup of each alarm

When an alarm has been configured an Alarm Marker or Pen Pointer will appear for each alarm depending on the type of process screen. See “Alarm Markers” on page 162

• Enabled - Select Enable to see a list of ways to ena ble or disable the alarm. Disable, Enabled Always or Dig Enabled.

• Enabled by Digital - Only available when Enabled is set to Dig Enabled. Select and choose which digital signal(s) will enable this alarm (on this pen only).

• Type - Select this to display a list of different types of Alarms. High, Low, Deviation, Rate Up or Rate Down. Set a High alarm to activate when the signal goes above the Alarm Level, or set a Low alarm to activate when the signal goes below the Alarm Level. Deviation is the how far this pen can deviate from the Ref Pen before triggering an alarm. See Deviation Level and Ref Pen.  Rate Up and Rate Down Alarms are used to trigger an alarm when the signal changes a defined amount over a specified time. See Deviation Level and Time Period.

• Level - Select and enter a figure at which the alarm is to be triggered.

• Deviation Level - Only available when Alarm Type is set to Deviation, Rate Up or Rate Down. Select and use the numeric keypad to enter the amount of deviation (in engineering units). For Deviation enter the amount of deviation allowed on a designated pen (Ref Pen) before an alarm is triggered. For Rate Up and Rate Down enter, as a percentage, how far the signal can deflect before an alarm is triggered.

• Ref Pen - Only available when the Alarm Type is set to Deviation. Select and enter the pen that this alarm is referenced to. This works like an actual pen that dynamically tracks a designated pen.

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• Time Period - (Only available when the Alarm Type is set to Rate Up or Rate Down). Enter (in seconds) how long the signal is allowed to deviate, at the specified deviation level, before an alarm is triggered.

• Tag - Enter a tag or name to identify this alarm. Up to 17 characters.

• Allow Change - If activated this will allow quick configuration changes to this alarm level from the Alarms > Configure button on the Main Menu.  This does not change the original setup.

• Relays Out - Select and choose which Relay Output(s) is triggered by this alarm (on this pen only). The Fixed button will use the common relay output on the power board (24V relay). (Common relay output is not available for the

• Latched - A latched alarm will maintain in its active state until the trigger source has returned to a non-alarm state and the alarm has been acknowledged. A latched alarm will continue to flash, if an alarm marker or pen pointer is displayed, until it is acknowledged and in a non-alarm state. Reflash option is available to keep the alarm flashing whilst in an alarm state even after it has been acknowledged. See Reflash.

• Change Log - Toggles On and Off. Select this to change the Log speed when an alarm occurs. The Log rate changes when alarm is active and stays at the alarm rate for as long as the alarm is active then returns to the normal logging rate. Set up the new alarm logging rate in Alarm Rate in

See “Acknowledging Alarms” on page 251 A

“Logging Menu” on page 64.

eZtrend QXe recorder).

• Mark Chart - Toggles On and Off. Selecting On will place a Mark on the Chart with automated messages when the alarm becomes active. From the position of the Mark on Chart the chart background colour will change to show it is in an alarm state.

• Email Alarm - Enable this to send an email when any alarm is triggered on this pen. 

This function is a firmware option that is activated from the Factory menu >

“Credits” on page 92.

• Recipients - Only available when email has been enabled. Select your recipients from the list provided. Email addresses and Server names must be entered in

“Email” on

page 76.

• Hysteresis - (not available for Deviation). Toggles On and Off. When this is activated, you can set a tolerance level for an alarm. It allows a specified percentage value of the span of the scale to be added to the alarm level.

• Hyst Level % - (not available for Deviation alarm). Enter as a percentage of the span of the scale. This is how much tolerance the signal can have past the set alarm activation point until the alarm is de-activated. The example in vating at 40% which is the set low alarm level. The alarm is not de-activated until the signal is at 50%, which is 10% past the set alarm level. So the Hyst Level % would be set to 10%. Reverse the process for a high alarm.

• Damping - Toggles On and Off. Damping is a time delay that works going into alarm only. When switched On, the alarm level must be breached for a specific period of time before an alarm is triggered.

• Damping Time - Set the amount of Damping time in seconds

Figure 4.5 shows the alarm acti-

• Reflash - Toggles On and Off. Activate this to re-enable an active alarm that has been acknowledged. Set the Reflash Time.

• Reflash Time - Only enabled when Reflash is active. Set the time period after the alarm has been acknowledged for the alarm to reflash if it is still in an alarm state.

When the setup is complete go back to the Pen # menu and complete the pen setup.

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Figure 4.5 Hysteresis Level

Alarm de-activated at this point

50% 40%

Alarm activated at this point

10% Hysteresis level Low Alarm Level

Totaliser Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Pens > Totaliser)

The Totals option must be active to use this option. See Table 7.1, “Firmware Options,”

on page 167.

To Start, Stop, Reset and View Totals, see “Totals” on page 125. The Totaliser function is normally associated with flow monitoring applications. The input to

the recorder would be a measure of flow rate (eg. In litres per second) and the total amount that has flowed over a specified time period. Multiple totalisations are possible with the use of extra pens (firmware Credit option). Totalisation values are 10 digits plus exponent.

Click on Totaliser to set up the totalising profile per pen.

Totaliser menus showing Normal and Sterilisation types

Menu path to current menu

Select Totaliser from the Pen screen to display the totalising setup menu

• Enabled - Toggles On and Off to activate or de-activate totalising for this pen.

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• Type - Select this for a list of Types of totalising. Normal or Sterilisation. Normal totaliser function is usually associated with flow monitoring applications.  Sterilisation* is where items are subjected to heat over a period of time. Each pen can be totalised according to the Fo or Po sterilisation* function at 250 °F (121.11°C). The Standard Reference Temperature and Thermal Resistance (Z Value) are adjustable. All temperature limits are adjustable. Start temp, Reference temp and Z factor are all user defined, allowing support for many different types of sterilisation applications.

“Sterilisation” on page 70

• Tag - Select and enter an identifier for the pen. Up to 17 characters.

• Add to Msgs - Toggles On and Off. Select this to add a totaliser to the messages screen. Eg. Total1: Total 1 Reset

• Units - Normal Totaliser only. This is the Units of Measurement for the totaliser. Select and enter the units. Up to 12 characters.

• Time Factor - Normal Totaliser only. Time factor – Totaliser adds a value once per second, so you need to Divide by this factor. For example:

If your flow meter is in units/second Time factor is 1. If your flow meter is in units/minute, the unit will DIVIDE by the time factor, in this

case 60 – so every 1 second, 1/60th of the unit is added.

See

If your flow meter is in units/hour, the unit will DIVIDE by the time factor, in this case 3600 – so every 1 second, 1/3600th of the unit is added.

• Unit Factor - Normal Totaliser only. The Totaliser adds the engineering unit from the instrument, onto the total (after the time factor is applied). You then need to Divide by the unit factor. For example:

If your flow meter is in litres/time and you want to Totalise in litres – there 1 litres in 1 litre, so your unit factor would be 1, so every 1 second 1/1 unit is added.

If your flow meter is in litres/time and you want to Totalise in Cubic meters – there are 1000 litres in 1 cubic meter, so your unit factor would be 1000, so every 1 second 1/1000th of a unit is added.

• No Backflow - Normal Totaliser only . If the flow reading should go into a negative value, eg. The flow meter has been switched off, and “No Backflow” is inactive, the totaliser will subtract from the total value. When “No Backflow” is active any negative values are ignored and the total value is held while the flow meter is off until the backflow level is exceeded.

• Backflow Level - Only active when No Backflow is set. Set the level at which totalising will stop if the signal flow goes below this limit and if the No Backflow option is active.

• Restrict Range - Normal Totaliser only. Toggles On and Off. When active the totaliser restarts at Min range once it reaches Max range.

• Min. Range - Normal Totaliser only. Only available when Restrict Range is active. Select and enter the minimum limit for the totals to range to.

• Max. Range - Normal Totaliser only. Only available when Restrict Range is active. Select and enter the maximum limit for the totals to range from.

• Use Remainder - Normal Totaliser only. Only available when Restrict Range is active. Toggl es On and Off. If the total exceeds the maximum range set, the total will reset to the minimum range set. When Use Remainder is active, it will carry over any amount in excess of the maximum range set.

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• Temp Input Units - For Sterilisation, select the temperature input units.

• Start Temp - For Sterilisation, select the Start Temperature.

• Ref. Temp - For Sterilisation, select the Reference Temperature.

• Z Factor Temp - For Sterilisation, select the Z factor temperature

• Include Cooling - For Sterilisation, Include Cooling if required

• Completion Value - For Sterilisation, if cooling is not required, enter a Completion Value. The totaliser will stop at this value.

• Numb Format - Displays the Notation of the number format, Scientific or Normal.

• • Notation - Toggle between Scientific or Normal number format.

• • Auto - Toggle Between Automatic number formatting and User Defined.

• • After Decimal - Only available when User Defined is selected. Select and enter the number of decimal places. (up to 15 decimal places)

When the setup is complete go back to the Pen # menu and complete the pen setup.

Sterilisation

*Specification for Sterilisation. The definition Fo/Po is the sterilisation/pasteurisation time in minutes required to destroy a stated number of o rganisms with a known z at temperature T. For example, "F18/250" represents the time in minutes required to destroy a stated number of organisms at a temperature of 250F (121.11C) with a z = 1 8 degrees F. F values are used to compare the sterilizing values of different processes, however, F values cannot be compared unless the z values are the same. When temperature is not specified (for example, F = 8.6) it is understood that the temperature is 250F (121.11C); the subscript O (as in the term Fo = 7.4) is used to indicate that the z = 18 degrees F and the temperature is 250F (121.11C). See “Appendix G: F sub zero Sterilisation” on page 259.

Displaying Totals

Totals can be displayed by setting up a separate pen to display the totalised value. Totals are best displayed in a DPM screen. If you use a separate pen to display a total be aware that if the total is stopped the pause symbol will not appear as it does for a totaliser pen.

First, select a pen you are going to use to display the total of another pen. Extra pens are available as a Firmware option see “Credits” on p age 92). For this example this will be Pen

4. To Start, Stop, Reset and View totals, see “Totals” on page 125. In the pens menu for the totalising pen (Pen 4), select Edit Maths and enter “T” followed by

the pen number you wish to totalise eg.T3. Pen 4 is now set to totalise the value of Pen 3. It may be necessary to set a larger scale for the totalising pen (pen 4) as the totalising value

may become larger than the pen scale of the pen being totalised (pen 3). When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit

Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu. Go to the recorder’s process screen and select a screen showing DPMs. The totalising pen

(pen 4) will display the totalising value of pen 3.

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Comms Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Comms)

Services

Modbus, Web, Email, SNTP, FTP and Peers. See “Comms Services Menu” on page 73

TCP/IP

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > Comms > TCP/IP)

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A protocol for communication between co mp ut ers, recorders and other devices. Automatic DNS Names - The recorder will automatically register a unique Network ID using

the serial number. The format is xs-nnnnnn, where nnnnnn is the serial number of the recorder. This allows you to locate the recorder for browsing if you are using

Host Configuration Protocol).

TCP/IP Settings

• Static IP - Toggle On and Off. With this enabled the IP address will be the same every time the recorder is powered up. With this feature Off, the recorder’s IP address is created dynamically using a DHCP this feature On the IP address can be fixed by entering a known available IP address below.

• IP Address - (Available when Static IP is On). This is an identification address for communications between two devices. The IP Address identifies a specific recorder.

• Sub Net Mask - (Available when Static IP is On). Acts as a filter when identifying an IP address

(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server. With

DHCP (Dynamic

• Gateway - (Available when Static IP is On). A configuration parameter transmitted to each network device

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• DNS/WINS/MDNS - Set to Automatic, click on this to activate and de-activate options. DNS = Domain Name System, WINS = Windows Internet Name Service, MDNS = Managed Data Network Services. See “DNS/WINS/MDNS” on page 72

• Ports - The Port numbers are associated with the IT system in use. Port numbers are set to a default but can be changed by the user to allow data traffic to use a specified port. See “Ports” on page 72

DNS/WINS/MDNS

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > Comms > TCP/IP > DNS/WINS/MDNS)

Set to Automatic, click on this to activate and de-activate options. DNS = Domain Name System, WINS = Windows Internet Name Service, MDNS = Managed Data Network Services.

• Auto DNS - This is a sub menu for DNS/WINS/MDNS. Toggles On and Off. With this deactivated the DNS Server address can be changed from the default, if required.

• Pri. DNS Address - This is a sub menu for DNS/WINS/MDNS. Only available when Auto DNS is deactivated.

• Sec. DNS Address - This is a sub menu for DNS/WINS/MDNS. Only available when Auto DNS is deactivated.

• Auto WINS - This is a sub menu for DNS/WINS/MDNS. Toggles On and Off. With this deactivated the Windows Internet Name Service can be changed from the default, if required.

• Pri. WINS Address - This is a sub menu for DNS/WINS/MDNS. Only available when Auto WINS is deactivated.

• Sec. WINS Address - This is a sub menu for DNS/WINS/MDNS. Only available when Auto WINS is deactivated.

• Auto MDNS - This is a sub menu for DNS/WINS/MDNS. Toggles On and Off. This will deactivate the Managed Data Network Services.

When the setup is complete go back to the TCP/IP menu and complete the Comms setup.

Ports

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > Comms > TCP/IP > Ports)

The port numbers are associated with the IT system in use. Port numbers are set to a default but can be changed by the user to allow data traffic to use a specified port.

• HTTP - HyperText T ransport Protocol is the communications protocol that enables Web browsing. Select and enter the desired port number if required. (Defaults to 80)

• Modbus - communications protocol used for automation applications. Select and enter the desired port number if required. (Defaults to 502)

When the setup is complete go back to the TCP/IP menu and complete the Comms setup. When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit

Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

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Network Admin

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > Comms > Network Admin)

This must be set up to ensure network printing can be performed, and emailing made easier, without being prompted for this infor m at ion ea ch time yo u wa nt to pr int or em ail. Th is information will remain after a firmware upgrade.

Network Admin is required for printers on a network and shared or work group printers. Shared or work group printers must contain the correct file path, see “Printer Menu” on

page 98.

• Username - Enter your network Logon/username

• Password - Enter you network password. For a local printer connected directly to the recorder via USB no domain is required. Ensure the printer name is set to the default (LPT1:), see

• Domain - For network printers enter your network domain. No domain is required for Local printers connected directly to the recorder via USB.

“Printer Menu” on page 98.

If in doubt, contact your IT Administrator for advice on entering Network Admin requirements.

Comms Services Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Comms > Comms Services)

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• Modbus - Communications protocol for Ethernet and RS485. See “Modbus” on

page 75.

• Web -Browse your recorder using the web browse feature. See “Web” on page 75.

• Email - Setup email accounts to send alarm and event information. See “Email” on

page 76.

• SNTP - Simple Network Time Protocols is a protocol for synchronising the clock

on the recorder with a Network Server. See “SNTP” on page 77.

• FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - used to transfer data to and from the recorder. See

“FTP (File Transfer Protocol)” on page 78

• Peers - Sets up the recorder to be identified on a network (Peer to Peer).

See

“Peers” on page 79.

Standard Communication Interfaces

Rear Ethernet Communication Port

The rear of the recorder is fitted with an Ethernet10/100 port and RS485 port, which supports:

• RS485 Modbus protocol and TCP/IP Modbus.

• Web Browser.

• OPC Server connectivity to third party software. OPC Server connection must be enabled by selecting the OPC option in Servers see

Rear RS485 Port

(A Comms option card and expansion card are required for the eZtrend QXe recorder).

• RS485: 2 wire to support Modbus RTU.

The RS485 connector plugs into the back of the recorder. This is a Master-Slave system where the recorders are slave devices.

See “Web” on page 75

“Credits” on page 92. For more details on OPC

“OPC Interface - Open Process Control” on page 198

Front and Rear USB Communication Ports

The front and rear of the Minitrend QX and Multitrend SX recorders are fitted with a USB communication port.

The eZtrend QXe recorder has a USB port at the front, as standard

and another available at the rear as an option. The USB Host ports will provide an interface for:

• Save and Load Data

• Save and Load Setups

• External keyboard & mouse

• Barcode reader

• Mass storage device (USB key)

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Modbus

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> Comms > Comms Services > Modbus)

Modbus can be used with RS485 or Ethernet ports. The Modbus protocol defines a message structure that controllers will recognise and use, regardless of the type of network over which they communicate.

• Enabled - Toggle On and Off

• Port - Select this for a list of available ports, either Ethernet or RS485. For port configuration see

• Baud Rate - (Only available when the RS485 port in selected). Select this for a list of available Baud Rates. This is the speed, in bps (bits per second), at which data is transferred.

• Byte Options - (Only available when the RS485 port is selected). Select this button for a list of available Byte Options. The Byte Options consist of 3 digits comprising of Parity (set to None N, Even E or Odd O), 8 Data Bits and Stop Bits, signifying the end of the character string, 1 or 2,

• Line Turn Around - (Only available when the RS485 port in selected). This is for a 2- wire line type. Data has to be fully transmitted before the line can be turned-around and data can be received, or vice versa.

“Ports” on page 72.

(RS485 is an option for the eZtrend QXe recorder).

• Reply Delay - (Only available when the RS485 port in selected). Enter a delay time, in milli seconds, before the recorder sends a reply. Recommended delay should be set to 12mS (min.) if using the Comms Server.

• Protocol - Select this for a list of available protocols. Modbus or Modbus X*. Modbus and Modbus X can both use Ethernet or RS485 Ports. Protocols define the format in which the data is transferred from the recorder to a PC or transfer between other devices and peripherals.

• Slave ID - This is a unique Modbus ID/Address used by the recorder to identify Modbus messages. Applications that talk to the recorder with Modbus will need to know this number to return messages to the device. If you are using the Communication Server

TrendServer Pro the same Slave ID number must be entered. (1-254)

*Modbus X - Modbus X protocol differs from standard Modbus by the 4 floating point or de r which is reversed for application compatibility.

When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

Web

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > Comms > Comms Services > Web)

The Web browse function is enabled/disa b led fro m this me nu . Sele ct this to ena ble an d allow the recorder to be browsed on a web page. Interne t access is required. The We b button is password protected if password s are enabled. For web browsing informatio n see “Web

Browser” on page 199 and “Internet Security Settings” on page 200.

See “Level Permissions” on page 145 for information on how to Web Browse and have full remote control of your recorder from your PC. The Remote View function is a firmware option that is activated from the Factory menu > “Credits” on page 92.

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(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > Comms > Comms Services > Email)

Set up this email menu in order to send emails for the following:

1. When an Alarm is triggered, see Email Alarms in the “Alarms Menu” on page 66

2. An Email can be sent as a part of an Event occurring, such as:

• Alarms – In to, Out of or Acknowledged

• Totaliser – Start, Stop or Reset

• Digital Inputs – On, Off or State change

• TC Burnout – on a specific Analogue Input channel

• Scheduled Events – Once, Interval, Specific days, Month End.

For more information on setting up events that will send emails, see “Event Effects” on

page 85.

Server Name - Enter your server name that will handle the transfer of the emails. Ask your IT Admin for the server details. One method of finding this information is to go to Microsoft Outlook your email server from the box eg. Microsoft Exchange Server

, Tools, Email Accounts, select “View or change existing email accounts”. Select

 and click on the Change

button. The server name you re quire is displayed in the Ex change Server Se ttings dialog. Enter this name exactly using the on-screen or USB keyboard.

Authentication - Indicates whether a username or password is read by the server. Check with your IT Admin.  For Network printers and drivers, if you intend to connect the recorder on a Microsoft network administered as a domain, you may have to authenticate the recorder as a user with sufficient permissions to use the res ources that you want (networ k printer, network drive ). Usually, several devices (computers or recorders) can be authenticated on the same network with the same name.

Username - Your network email address. (or this could be a generic name used to identify the recorder)

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Password - Enter your password associated with your user name. If you have a system

where the log in password expires and requires you to change it periodically, you will need to update the logon password in the recorders when you are forced to ch ange your PC password.

User Address - Your network email address. Or this could be a gene ric name used to identify the recorder. No spaces!

Recipients Address - Enter up to 12 email addresses of the destina tion you want the email to be sent to.

Templates -

be sent out in an email then set them up here and give it a template name. These templates can be used with the events function to send an email as an effect of an occurrence.

These are user defined templates containing email text. If you requ ire standard text to

See “Event Effects” on page 85.

Select a template from the list, add a Subject heading (up to 50 characters) and Message Body text as you would for a normal email. Type into the message body text box up to 80 characters per line and up to 100 lines of text can be entered including will include specific pen data to your email.

“Embedded Process Values” on p age 85. This

Contact your IT Administrator for advice on entering Server name requirements.

Figure 4.6 Templates for Email using Embedded Values

SNTP

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > Comms > Comms Services > SNTP)

Simple Network Time Protocols is a protocol for synchronising the clock on the recorder with a Network Server.

• Server Enable - Toggle On and Off. Activate this to make this recorder the server. Other recorders, set up as clients, can synchronise their time to this server recorder.

• Client Enable - Toggle On and Off. Activate this to set this recorder to synchronise time with the server. See Figure 4.7 on page 78.

• Server Name - (up to 32 characters). Only available when Client Enable is active. This is the name of the Network Server that can be used for time synchronisation. Enter the server name to be used for time synchronisation (this could be a Time Server on the internet or on your network). If a recorder is acting as the Server, the Client recorders must have the recorder’s network ID. eg. xs-nnnnnn, this is the 6-digit Serial number.

See “System” on page 128 for the recorder’s serial number.

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• Period - Only available when Client Enable is active. Select and enter the time period in seconds required between checking and updating the time using the on-screen keyboard. This will default to 120 seconds.

• Threshold - Only available when Client Enable is active. This is a specified amount of time (in seconds) that the recorder clock must be within to ensure synchronisation with the network server. Eg. if set to 3600 the recorder time must be within 1 hour of the network server to ensure time sync will take place.

Figure 4.7 Client/Server network

When using time synchronisation via SNTP, always make sure that the recorders and the PC if any are configured to the same time zone. See “Localisation” on

page 91

Client/Server Network

Figure 4.7 on page 78 shows a Network Server at the top, a r ecorder acting as both a

server and a client in the middle and a string of client recorders at the bottom. A recorder can be set up to be a server and a client. Setting it as both means this recorder will synchronise time with the network server. But will also allow other recorders to time sync with it. This saves many recorders trying to time sync with the network server.

When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > Comms > Comms Services > FTP)

This is a method of transferring data and setups to and from TrendManager Software Suite and the recorder.

• Enabled - Tick to enable FTP transfer

• Allow Upload - Tick to allow FTP transfer from to the recorder.

• Allow Download - Tick to allow FTP transfer from the recorder to TrendManager

Software Suite

• Log Messages - Tick to add a message to the messages list when an FTP transfer is performed

• Mark Chart - Can only be active when Log Messages is enabled. Tick to mark the chart when an FTP transfer is performed.

Refer to “Section 8: Communication” on page 171 in this manual and the TrendMan-

ager Software Suite manual for setting up FTP transfer.

TrendManager Software Suite

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Peers

The Peer services communication function sets up the recorder so it can be recognised on a network containing other X series recorders. This means that multiple recorders will be able to discover other recorders on the same local network in order to share data between them. For example basic unit information such as firmware version, reco rder name and network identity. This will be used mainly with the TrendManager Pro software to allow dis- covery of recorders in order to transfer data via FTP or Modbus.

• Enabled - tick to enable

• TCP Port (Transfer Control Protocol) - Default port number 8955

• UDP Port (User Datagram Protocol) - Default port number 8956

The TCP and UDP port numbers have been sp ecially selected for this type of network communications. It is recommended that the TCP and UDP ports are not changed unless specifically requested by your IT network administrator. If this is changed on the recorder it must also be changed on all other recorders, Trend Server and Comms Server.

If you experience and security issues using peers, see “Internet Security Settings” on

page 200.

Events Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > Events/Counters > Events)

Events is a firmware option that can be activated using the credit system. All Event occurences can be viewed in “Events Status” on page 136.

Events are certain conditions or operations which can be set up and logged according to the time and date of the occurrence. Subsequently events can be reviewed in a list or represented on a graph.

An event is made up from a Cause and an Effect. For example set up a cause, such as Pen 1 going into an alarm state and the effect of this could be to start a totaliser or acknowledge the alarm.

Select the first available event eg . E vent 1. In the E vent 1 me nu tic k to e nab le an d cha nge the Event tag if required. Each Event has two Causes and two Effects available, these can be used in different combinations:

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NOTICE

Remember that either Cause 1 OR Cause 2 will trigger Effect 1 AND Effect 2.  Cause 1 and Effect 1 are not linked, just as Cause 2 and Effect 2 are not linked

• An event can have two causes that triggers just one effect eg. A pen going into alarm and a Totaliser starts, this could have the effect of starting Logging.

• An event can have one cause that has two effects, eg. A pen could go into alarm and the effects could be that the alarm is acknowledged and a Totaliser is started. See

“Event 1 example:” on page 81.

• An event can have two causes that have two effects, eg. A pen goes into alarm and a Totalisers is started, the ef fects could be the alarm is acknowledged and a mark on chart is displayed to show the start of the totaliser.

In summary Cause 1 or Cause 2 will trigger Effect 1 and Effect 2. When selecting Totalisers and Alarms etc. ensure they are enabled and configured in the

Pens menu.

Table 4.2 : Events - Cause and Effect

Cause Effect

Into Alarm

Alarm

Totalisers

Digital Inputs

T/C Burn Out Analogue Input #

Scheduled

Out of Alarm Acknowledge Alarm Start Stop Reset On Off State Change

Once Interval Specific Days

Mark on Chart

Logging Totaliser

Digital Outputs

Alarm Acknowledge

Screen Change

Print Screen

Counters

Max Mins (Reset)

Chart Control

Clear All Messages

Month End User Counters User Counter # Max Mins (Reset) Reset Max/Min values

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Figure 4.8 Event 1 example:

Event 1 example: Adding Cause 1

Event 1 example: Adding Effect 1

Event 1 example: Adding Effect 2

Select which Pen number and which alarm on that pen, will have the alarm acknowledged.

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Event Causes

• Alarms - Set to cause an event when a pen goes Into Alarm, Out of Alarm or an Alarm is Acknowledged. Set the pen number and the Alarm that will trigger this event.

• Totalisers - Set to cause an event when a totaliser Starts, Stops or is Reset. Select which pen has been set up as a totalise pen to trigger this event

• Digital Inputs - Set to cause an event when a Digital Input is turned On, Off or has a State change. Select the Digital to trigger this event.

• TC Burn Out - Select which analogue input has a thermocouple on that will trigger this event when it goes into a burnout state.

• Scheduled -

• User Counters - See “User Counters” on page 83.

• Max Mins (Reset) - A manual reset of the Max/Min values by the user can be used as a cause to then trigger an effect. Max Min values can be reset in the process menu, see

See “Scheduled Events”.

“Max/Min” on page 125.

Scheduled Events

A scheduled event can be set up as a cause so that when a scheduled event occurs it triggers an effect. With scheduled events you can specify the time and date for something to happen. Eg. A schedule can be setup every weekday at 12.00pm to send an Email.

• Enabled - Tick to enable

• Type - Scheduled

• Sub Type - Set Once, Interval, Specific Days or Month End

Once – This is a once only occurrence Interval - A scheduled can be setup at timed intervals eg. every 12 hours. Specific days - Select the day(s), time and how often (count) the schedule will occur

Eg. Friday at 12.00 with a count of 10 will carry on for 10 weeks or Monday through to Friday at 12.00 with a count of 10 will carry on for two weeks. Month End - If Month End is selected with a count of 10 it will carry on for 10 months. The recorder refers to a built in calendar and clock and will schedule the event to occur at midnight on the last day of each month.

• Date/Time - Only available when Once is selected as a Su b Type. Select the time and date for a one off occurrence.

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• Period - Only available when Interval is selected as a Sub Type. Set the time interval for how often this event should occur, eg. every hour would be 1h:00m:00s

• Alignment - Only available when Interval is selected as a Sub Type. Select and enter a value from the list to align the scheduled event at specific intervals.  For certain applications it maybe desirable for a relatively fast schedule interval event, for example every 10 minutes, to be aligned with a particular time. For example on the hour. When the alignment function is not used, the schedule interval starts immediately on committing the configuration. When the alignment function is used, the schedule interval starts when the first interval event coincides with a subsequent interval that lines up with the desired alignment ie. Top of the hour.

Figure 4.9 Interval alignment

Time 1.00 1.10 1.20 1.30 1.40 1.50 2.00 2.10 2.20 2.30 2.40 2.50 3.00

non aligned

aligned to the hour

Example of a schedule interval event started at 17 minutes past the hour

Figure 4.9 shows if a 10 minutes schedule is required to align with a whole hour, and the

configuration is committed at 17 minutes past, the recorder will wait until 20 past before starting the schedule interval. As starting at 20 past with 10 minute increments will ensure alignment with a whole hour.

• Count - Only available when Interval, Specific Days or Month End are selected as a Sub Type. This is how often you want this to occur. The recorder will carry on with this schedule for the amount entered in the count. Eg. If 24 is entered into the count the scheduled event will occur at the specified time for 24 hours. A count of zero will carry on indefinately.

• Days of the Week - Only available when Specific Days is selected as a Sub Type. Select the days of the week when this scheduled event is to occur.

• Time of Day - Only available when Specific Days is selected as a Sub Type. Select the Time Of Day when this scheduled event is to occur.

User Counters

User Counters are quite simply counters that are set up by the user. User Counters can be used as a Cause to trigger an Event Effect. The User Counter infor mation mu st be setup in the before it can be used as a part of the event system. See “Counters Menu” on

page 89.

For a User Counter to be used as a Cause, a User Counter must already be set up and be counting something. eg. a User Counter as an Effect of another Event.

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An example of this could be: First setup your counter in the Counters menu. Enable it, Name it, enter the number the

count will Start At and enter at what number it will Rollover and start again. See “Counters

Menu” on page 89.

Event 1 has been set up with Cause 1 as a Sheduled inter val every 30 second s. The Effect is that User Counter 1 is set to increment by 1. When the scheduled interval occurs, every 30 seconds, Counter 1 will increment by 1.

Event 1 example Cause = Scheduled interval every 30 seconds

Effect = User Counter increments by 1

A second Event can then be set up using the User Counter Effect in Event 1 as the Cause for Event 2. In this example the Cause will be triggered by User Counter 1 (in Event 1) reaching an count of 50. The Effect of this will be a Mark on Chart.

Event 2 example Cause = User Counter 1 triggers at 50 increments

Effect = A Mark is placed on the Chart

In summary: every 30 seconds a scheduled interval will cause a counter to increment by 1. When the increments reach 50 a mark will be placed on the Chart.

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Event Effects

• Enabled - Tick to enable

• Type – Choose from Mark on Chart, Logging, Totaliser, Digital Outputs, Alarm Ack, Email, Screen Change, Print Screen or Counters.

• Mark on Chart - Is an effect if a pen goes into an alarm state a mark will be placed on a chart and will display, for example: “Pen 2 Alm 1: Into Alarm (37)”. More pen information can be added by using Embedded Process Variable.

Embedded Process Values

Adding Embedded Process Values in a Mark on Chart means yo u can display ot her pen information such as:

Table 4.3 : Embedded Process Variables

Variable Description

V Value TTag Z Zero range S Span range UUnit Text

time.v Time in HH:MM:SS format

date.v Date in DD:MM:YY format

td.v Time and Date in HH:MM:SS and DD:MM:YY format

name.v recorder name

id.v recorder ID

serial.v serial number

Table 4.4 : Adding Embedded Process Values

Text Entry Function Examples

[[P1.V]] will embed the current Value of P1

[[P1.T]] will embed the current Tag of P1 [[P1.Z]] will embed the Zero point of P1

<<16.233>>

<<Pen 1>>

<<0>>

[[P1.S]] will embed the span point of P1

[[P1.U]] will embed the Unit text of P1 [[time.v]] will embed the current time [[date.v]] will embed the current date

[[td.v]] will embed the current time and date

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<<100>>

<<deg C>> <<11:51:23>> <<10:11:06>>

<<11:51:23 10:11:0>>

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Table 4.4 : Adding Embedded Process Values

Text Entry Function Examples

[[name.v]] will embed the current recorder name

[[id.v]] will embed the current recorder ID

[[serial.v]] will embed the recorder serial number

<<Furnace1>>

<<21>> 200034

For example, in Mark on Chart enter: [[name.v]] [[P1.T]] is [[P1.V]] [[P1.U]]

This will display the marker as: Furnace1 Temperature is 14.81 Deg C. If Pen 1 name is Furnace1, Tag is “Temperatur e”, the current value is 14.8 1, and the Unit

text is “Deg C”. Embedded variable are not case sensitive and spaces ar e allo we d.

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Event Effects (continued)

• Logging - Is an event effect that can St art or S top logging. Enter which one in Sub T ype and select the relevant pen(s).

• Totaliser - Is an event effect that can Start, Stop, Reset or Reset and Start a Totaliser. Enter which one in Sub Type and select the relevant pen(s).

• Digital Output s - Is an event effect that can switch a Digital Output On or Off. Enter which one in Sub Type and select the relevant relay output(s)

• Alarm Acknowledge - this is an effect of an event that can acknowledge a latched alarm on a specific pen. Select the pen and the alarm.

• Email – Is an event effect that will send an Email when triggered by a Cause. Eg. Cause = Totaliser Starts, Effect = Email is sent.

• • Sub Type - Auto, Single Line User or Multiline User. Auto will enter what the Event was eg. Scheduled or Alarm triggered. Single Line User can have up to 69 characters of text or use Multiline User can have up to 80 characters per line with up to 1000 characters including spaces, carriage returns and line feed in total. They can also include embedded process variable.

“Embedded Process Values” on page 85.

• • Recipients - Enter email recipients from the list. If no email recipients are present. For setting up email recipients see “Email” on page 76.

• • Email Text - Only available when Single Line User is selected as a Sub Type. Enter text here to add a Mark on Chart when the Email is sent.

• • Email Template - Only available when Multiline User is selected. These are sets of text scripts that can be pre-written and assigned to an Email. Select a template from the list. To set up templates for multiline text, see “Email” on

page 76.

Figure 4.10 Event Effect using a Template with Embedded values

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• Screen Change - Select this effect to change the screen when triggered by a cause. Eg. Pen 1 goes into Alarm and the screen changes from a chart to a DPM screen where Alarm markers are visible.

• Print Screen – As an Effect, this will print the current process screen when triggered by a Cause. Eg. Cause = Digital turns on, Effect = Print Screen. To set up network printer information see

• Counters - Counters can be used as an Effect of an Event to count an occurence or to reset different types of counters. A User Counter must be set up first before it can be used as a part of an Event.

• • Enabled - Tick to enable Event

• • Type - Counters

• • Event Action - Increment will add by whatever value is ente red in “Increment By”. Reset will restart the counter to whatever number is entered in Reset To.

• • Sub Type - (only available when Reset is selected as the Event Action). Select to reset User, Pulse, Events, Digital Inputs, Relay Outputs or Alarm counters. Selecting any of these Sub-Types will activate the corresponding menu item(s) so you can then specify the number of the Sub-Type to be reset.

• • User Counters - (only available when Sub-Type is set to User). Select the User Counter number to be used from the available list. Counters will only be available if they have first been set up in the User Counters Menu.

“Network Admin” on page 73.

See “Counters Menu”.

• • Increment By - (only available when Increment is selected as the Event Action). Enter the number at which you want the co un te r to inc rement by when the event cause is triggered.

• • Reset To - (only available when Reset is selected as the Event Action and Sub-Type is set to User). Enter the number at which you want the counter to reset to when the event cause is triggered.

• Max Mins Reset - Use this as an effect of an event to reset all Max Min values

• Chart Control - The chart activity can be controlled as an effect of an event. The chart control options are; Pause, Stop, Resume, Clear and Prefill.

• • Pause - this will pause the chart until it is resumed. Resuming a paused chart will display continuous chart data from when it had been paused. The chart can be stopped if in a paused state.

• • Stop - this will stop the chart and no chart data will be displayed for the length of time the chart is stopped. If a stopped chart is resumed there will be a gap in the displayed chart data.

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• • Resume - this can be used after the chart has been stopped or paused. The chart data will continue from where it has been paused with no gaps displayed. But if the chart has been stopped the displayed data will display a gap in data until it is resumed

• • Clear - this will clear all the data from the chart being displayed. Data will not be cleared if the chart has been stopped. Thi s will not clear recorde r data from the memory, only the chart.

• • Prefill - this will clear the chart and then fill it with the current reading. A stopped chart cannot be prefilled.

• Clear All Messages - this will clear all the messages in the message list.

See “Mes-

sages Menu” on page 122.

Counters Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > Events/Counters > Counters)

Up to 16 User Counters are available and can be used as a part of the Events system. User Counters can be set up as a Cause or an Effect of an Event.

Setup a User Counter

Select the next available Counter number.

• Enabled - In the Counter # menu tick to Enable.

• Name - Name the counter for ease of identification.

• Start At - Enter the number at which you want the counter to Start At

• Rollover - Enter the number at which you want the counter to Rollover At. The default maximum Rollover value is 3.3e+38. When the count reaches the rollover number entered it will restart the count from your Start At number

Once a User Counter is setup it has to be assigned something to count eg. as a part as an Event. See “User Counters” on page 83.

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General Menu

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > General)

From this screen select the buttons required for General recorder configuration.

• Ident - Unique recorder information; Name, Description and ID. See “Ident” on

page 90

• Localisation - Set up the recorder for native language use and global settings. See

“Localisation” on page 91

• Factory - This menu contains Credits (for activating recorder options), Firmware Upgrade, Calibration, Demo Traces, Reset Setup and Production.

See “Factory” on

page 91

• Batch - The Batch menu is for entering the Batch requirements for starting a new batch, including using a Barcode reader.

• Printer - The Printer menu allows configuration for setting up a printer.

Menu” on page 98

• Groups - Groups of Pens can be specified and named with a Group name or number.

“Batch Menu” on page 97.

See “Printer

See “Groups” on page 99.

When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

Ident

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> General > Ident)

Unique recorder information.

• Name - Enter the recorder’s name. Maximum characters 32

• Description - Enter a description for the recorder using the on-screen keyboard. Maxi- mum characters 64

• ID - This is a unique 4 digit identifier specific to this recorder. It is advised to change the ID as all recorders will default to 0001. If Modbus communications are used, it is highly recommended to use the same number as the Modbus slave ID.

When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

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Localisation

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > General > Localisation)

Set up the recorder for native language use and global settings including:

• Language - Select native language menu prompts from list.

• Help Language - Select native language for Help Files, currently English only available.

• Time Zone - Select the corresponding time zone from the drop down list.

• Daylight Saving - Toggle On or Off to activate daylight saving, if applicable. When the time zone is selected and daylight saving is active the recorder will change the daylight saving hour automatically. The date this occurs depends on the time zone selected. Some time zones do not have daylight saving. Data being recorded will be affected, either with a 1 hour gap of data or a 1 hour overlap of data.

• Temp.Units - Select the Temperature Units that the recorder is set to for temperature measurement. Pen scale units may need to be changed accordingly. See Pen Scale.

• Line Hz – Toggle between 50Hz or 60Hz. Mains power frequency. Used to optimise analogue input filtering. Note: The default value is set based on the model number but can be changed here.

When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

Factory

(Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> General > Factory)

The Factory menu contains inform ation on th e Firmware Cr edit System , Upgrading th e recorder Firmware, CJC and Analogue Input Card Calibration, Demo Traces, Reset Setup function and a Production only menu.

• Credits - The Credit menu contains the Serial no. of the recorder , how many credits are available, displays the Options Code and lists what Firmware Options are currently active.

See “Credits” on page 92

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• FW Upgrade - The Firmware Upgrade button allows new versions of the recorder firmware to be loaded into the recorder.

• Calibration - Analogue In and CJC Calibration can be performed per slot (card). See

“Calibration” on page 93

• Demo Traces - A set of demo traces are available for demonstration or simulation pur-

See “Demo Traces” on page 96

poses.

• Reset Setup - Select this to clear the current setup. A Warning message will appear before activating the reset.

• Delete All Data - This button will delete all data from the internal memory. A Warning message will appear before data is deleted.

See “Reset Setup” on page 96.

When the configuration is complete select the Finish button to Commit, Discard or Commit Later. Select the Back button to return to the previous menu.

Credits

(Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> General > Factory > Credits)

The Credit menu contains the Serial No. of the recorder, how may credits are available, displays the Options Code and lists what Firmware Options are currently active.

See “FW Upgrade” on page 92

See “Delete All Data” on page 96.

• Serial No. - read only and cannot be edited.

• Credits - read only and cannot be edited. It displays the number of Credits available to activate additional firmware functionality.

• Options Code - The Options code is a unique coded numb er for this recorder that contains information that enables certain functionality including the total credit value.

• Options - This displays how many credits are currently in use. Select this to produce a list of Firmware options available and their credit values. Toggle each option On or Off to enable the feature within the recorder. If there are not enough credits available. More credits are available from your supplier. For a complete lists of all the firmware options and their functionality see

Table 7.1, “Firmware Options,” on page 167

FW Upgrade

(Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> General > Factory > FW Upgrade

The Firmware Upgrade button allows new versions of the recorder firmware to be loaded into the recorder via a USB key or a Compact Flash card. The file type required to upgrade the Firmware has the file extension .xsu. Contact Honeywell for more information. Firmware can be upgraded from our web site at

Insert the Compact Flash or USB key with the latest revision of Firmware (.xsu file format) and press the FW Upgrade button. The recorder will scan and check the files on the external device with the current version running in the recorder. Any later version files on the external device are copied into the recorder.

If there is no external media fitted or the file is corrupt a Firmware installation dialog will appear. If this occurs check the file is the correct format (.xsu). Secondly download the file to another Compact flash card or USB key.

See “Storage Media Format” on page 120 for formatting information of Compact Flash

cards and USB keys. Compact Flash not available

www.XSeries-info.net.

for the eZtrend QXe.

To check the firmware upgrade has been successful, see the Status Menu, “General” on

page 128.

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Calibration

(Configure > Setup > Edit Setup> General > Factory > Calibration)

Cards will be calibrated in the factory. All ranges are factory calibrated and set to the default range of +/-12V. Table 4.6, “Calibration Input range table,” on page 94.

Date & Type of last calibration is stored in “Maintenance” on page 131. Analogue In and CJC Calibration can be performed per slot (card). Select the AI or CJC cal-

ibration button to go to the next menu.

AI Calibration

In this menu there is a button for each Analogue Input card fitted in the recorder. Calibration is done per channel.

Cards may be reset to original ‘factory’ cal, i.e. a card holds two sets of calibration constants (factory & user) for all ranges.

Factory Cal - The recorder is calibrated in the factory. These are pre-stored calibration values that cannot be changed by the user. If the recorder is re-calibrated to a User Cal the factory values can be restored at any time.

User Cal - User calibration can be applied at any time. To meet the accuracy values specified (see “Input Range Performance Accuracy Table” on page 227.), calibration source should be accurate to 0.01% full scale or better.

On initial power up the Factory Cal and the User Cal are the same.

The AI Calibration menu displays a button for each Analogue Input card fitted.

• Select the desired slot button and select the Range required to be calibrated from the drop down list eg.+/-50V.

• Each card has channels numbered 1 to 8. Underneath each channel is the type of calibration.

• Select the button below the corresponding channel number and select the type of calibration from the list, in this case Recalibrate. The Recalibrate icon will appear under that channel.

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Table 4.5 : Analogue In Calibration

Calibration Type

Factory

User

Recalibrate

Recalibrate All

Factory All

• The Calibration Positive Range box appears with instructions to connect the top limit of the input range. Once this is done press the Calibrate button. Next, the Calibration Negative Range box appears instructing the user to apply the bottom range limit. When this is done press the Calibrate button.

• When the calibration is complete the icon changes to the User cal icon under the channel to show that the channel is using the user cal.

Calibration Input Ranges

This table shows which input range is used for each input type.

Table 4.6 : Calibration Input range table

Input Type Input Range

K Type TC 50mV R Type TC 25mV S Type TC 25mV B Type TC 10mV

J Type TC 50mV T Type TC 25mV E Type TC 100mV N Type TC 50mV

C (W5) Type TC 50mV

G (W) Type TC 50mV

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Grieve Corporation Minitrend QX Installation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Section 1: Preface

Preface

Thank you for choosing a Honeywell X Series recorder

Supplementary document ation

Notes

Trademarks

Safety

Symbols

Static Electricity

Protocols used in this manual

Safety and Symbol Identification

Warnings and Safety Precautions

Do’s and Don’ts

Hazardous Voltage

Section 2: Installation

Environment and Location

Mechanical Installation

Installation Instructions

Electrical Installation

Installation Category

Analogue Input Card

QXe Analogue Input (Standard) card

Analogue Output Card

Pulse Input Card

Transmitter Power Supply Card

Alarm Relay Cards & Digital Input/Output Cards

Communications Connections

eZtrend QXe Expansion Card

USB Devices

Section 3: Overview

Functions and Features

Recorder Functionality

Features

Options - Hardware

Section 4: Recorder Setup

Power up

1. Menu Access

2. Log On/Off

3. Local Settings

4. Time and Date Settings

5. Firmware Options

Menu Path

Help

Main Menu

Configure Menu

Setup Menu

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