Table of Contents
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Easy and Flexible Programming ............................. 1-1
1.2 Other Key Features................................................. 1-1
1.3 Scaling and Signal Processing................................. 1-2
1.4 RS–232C Communications Port ............................ 1-2
2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Inputs..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Outputs .................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Communications.................................................... 2-2
2.4 Display ................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Environment .......................................................... 2-2
2.6 Power Supply.......................................................... 2-3
2.7 Hawk-I Specification Sheet .................................... 2-4
3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Installation Overview ............................................. 3-1
3.2 Recommended Environment.................................. 3-1
3.3 Mechanical Installation.......................................... 3-1
3.4 Wiring Requirements ............................................. 3-4
3.5 Grounding Requirements ....................................... 3-4
3.6 Digital Inputs......................................................... 3-6
3.6.1 Selecting Fault Sensing Switches ........................ 3-6
3.6.2 Dry Contacts ..................................................... 3-6
3.6.3 Sealed and Precious Metal Contacts ................... 3-6
3.6.4 Normally Open and Normally Closed ............... 3-6
3.6.5 Using Relay Contacts as Sensor Switches............ 3-7
3.6.6 Connecting The Digital Inputs .......................... 3-7
3.7 The Thermocouple Inputs...................................... 3-8
3.7.1 Connecting the Thermocouple Inputs ............... 3-8
3.8 The 4-20 mA Sensor Inputs.................................... 3-9
3.8.1 Connecting the 4-20 mA Sensor Inputs ............. 3-9
3.9 The Tachometer Input............................................ 3-9
3.9.1 Connecting the Tachometer Input ................... 3-10
3.10 The Start and Stop Inputs .................................. 3-10
3.10.1 Connecting the Start and Stop Inputs ............ 3-10
3.11 The Power Supply .............................................. 3-10
3.11.1 Connecting the Power Supply ........................ 3-10
3.12 The RS232C Communications Port................... 3-11
3.12.1 Connecting the RS232C Port for Programming 3-11
3.12.2 Connecting the RS232C Port for Monitoring 3-12
3.13 The Configuration Link Input ........................... 3-12
3.13.1 Connecting the Configuration Link Input ..... 3-13
3.14 The Pulse Input.................................................. 3-13
3.14.1 Connecting the Pulse Input ........................... 3-13
3.15 The Standard Relay Outputs .............................. 3-13
3.15.1 Connecting the Standard Relay Outputs ........ 3-13
3.16 The Optional Digital Outputs............................ 3-13
3.16.1 Connecting the Optional Digital Outputs ..... 3-13
3.17 The 4-20 mA Analog Outputs ............................ 3-14
3.17.1 Connecting the 4-20 mA Analog Outputs ..... 3-14
4. TEST AND OPERA TION
4.1 Pre-Operation Test Procedure ............................... 4-1
4.2 Initial Check of Hawk-I Operation........................ 4-2
4.2.1 Configure Mode and Run Mode........................ 4-2
4.3 Troubleshooting the Installation ............................ 4-3
4.3.1 LED Status Indicator ......................................... 4-3
4.4 Hawk-I Does Not Operate ..................................... 4-3
4.5 Digital Input Channel Does Not Function............. 4-3
4.5.1 Common Wiring Problems................................ 4-4
4.5.2 Intermittent Wiring Problems............................ 4-5
4.5.3 Swapping Channels............................................ 4-6
4.6 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)....................... 4-6
4.6.1 Symptoms of EMI ............................................. 4-6
4.6.2 Grounding ......................................................... 4-7
4,6,3 Ground Loops ................................................... 4-7
4.7 Before Contacting AMOT ...................................... 4-7