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SIGNAL CONVERTER DR-I3P
Signal converter, isolated, multisignal, for OEM applications
Signal converter isolated, multisignal ,for OEM applications. Accepts process signals (mA and Vdc) (includes excitation voltage), thermocouples J, K,
N, E, T, R and S, Pt100 probes (2 and 3 wires) other Pt and Ni probes (Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100 and Ni1000), NTC probes, resistances and potentiometers.
Output signal in 4/20 mA and 0/10 Vdc, isolated. Universal power supply 18 to 265 Vac/dc isolated. 3 way isolation between input, output and
power circuits. Circuit isolation prevents ground loops and transient propagation, protecting remote equipment and signal integrity. Easy and fast
conguration through conguration codes. Conguration system (digits and keypad) accessible behind the front cover. Functions to generate low
and high output signals, to validate remote instrumentation. ‘Password’ function to block access to conguration.
Designed for industrial use, with potential integration into a wide range of applications, reduced cost, excellent quality and optional customization
The instrument is provided with the following elements:
• 1 x instrument DR-I3P
• 4 x plug-in screw terminals
• 1 x quick installation guide
3. Installation and start-up
If this is the rst time you are conguring this instrument, below
are the steps to follow to install and congure the instrument.
Read all the manual sections in order to have a full and clear
view of the characteristics of the instrument. Do not forget to read the
installation precautions at section 13.
1. Install the instrument at the DIN rail
2. Connect the power supply (see section 6)
• see section 8.1 for an explanation on ‘normal mode’ of operation
3. Access the ‘conguration system’ (see section 7)
4. Congure the input signal
• choose an input signal conguration code (see section 5)
• introduce the code at the instrument (see section 8.2)
5. Congure the output signal (see section 8.3)
6. Block access to the ‘conguration system’ (see section 7)
7. Connect the output signal (see section 6)
8. Connect the input signal (see section 6)
When the marks ‘Attention’ or ‘Risk of electrical shock’
appear, read the documentation for information about the
nature of the risk.
1. How to order
Model No.Description
DR-I3P
4
Isolated signal converter with universal power
supply
4. Additional information
To view the DR-I3P spec sheet and manuals visit us at
http://www.omega.com/...
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5. Conguration codes - Input signal
Table 1 | Input signal - Conguration codes
CodeInput signal rangeSee section ...
00 a 09[no function assigned]---
104/20 mA
110/10 Vdc
120/100 %Potentiometer9.2
130/100 KOhm
140/50 KOhm
150/25 KOhm
160/10 KOhm
170/5 KOhm
180/2.5 KOhm
190/1200 ºC
200/1000 ºC
210/800 ºC
220/600 ºC
230/450 ºC
240/300 ºC
250/150 ºC
260/1350 ºC
270/1000 ºC
280/800 ºC
290/600 ºC
300/450 ºC
310/300 ºC
320/150 ºC
330/1300 ºC
340/1000 ºC
350/800 ºC
360/600 ºC
370/450 ºC
380/300 ºC
390/150 ºC
40[no function assigned]---
410/900 ºC
420/600 ºC
430/450 ºC
440/300 ºC
450/150 ºC
460/400 ºC
480/200 ºC
Process9.1
Resistance9.3
Thermocouple J9.5
Thermocouple K9.5
Thermocouple N9.5
Thermocouple E9.5
Thermocouple T9.5470/300 ºC
Table 1 | Input signal - Conguration codes
CodeInput signal rangeSee section ...
490/100 ºCThermocouple T9.5
500/1750 ºC
510/1500 ºC
520/1200 ºC
530/900 ºC
540/1750 ºC
550/1500 ºC
560/1200 ºC
570/900 ºC
58[no function assigned]---
590/700 ºC
600/600 ºC
610/500 ºC
620/400 ºC
630/300 ºC
640/200 ºC
650/100 ºC
66-50/+50 ºC
67-100/+100 ºC
68-200/+200 ºC
690/630 ºC
71-150/150 ºC
720/630 ºC
74-190/190 ºC
75-60/180 ºCNi1009.6
76[no function assigned]9.6
77-60/180 ºCNi10009.6
78 a 80[no function assigned]---
81-60/150 ºCNTC
830/100 ºCNTC (44006)
84 a 94[no function assigned]---
95Function ‘password’8.5
96Parameter ‘Alpha’8.6
97Reset to default factory parameters
98Firmware version
99[no function assigned]---
---Exit de menu without saving changes---
Thermocouple R9.5
Thermocouple S9.5
Pt1009.6
Pt5009.6700/300 ºC
Pt10009.6730/300 ºC
(R25=10K, β=3500)
9.482-60/150 ºCNTC (44006)
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Signal 4/20 mA (mA current return)
Signal 0/10 Vdc (or active mA current output)
Fuse - This instrument does not
include internal protection fuse.
According to security regulation
61010-1, add a protection fuse to the power
line to act as a disconnection element, easily
accessible to the operator and identied as
a protection device. Use time-lag fuse, with
value :
• 250 mA, for voltages > 50 Vac/dc
• 400 mA, for voltages < 50 Vac/dc
Vexc (+15 Vdc), Pot.+ (5 Vdc)
mA, Vdc, Potentiometer
Common, Pot.-
Table 2 | INPUT signal connections
INPUT
signal
4/20 mA passivemA-Vexc
4/20 mA activemA-mA+
0/10 Vdccommon +Vdc
0/10 Vdc
with Vexc
PotentiometerPot.-SignalPot.+
ResistanceRes-Res+
NTCNTC-NTC+
Thermocoupletc-tc+
Pt100 (3 wires)Pt-
123456
(3rd wire)
Input terminalsSection
common +VdcVexc
Pt-
Pt+
...
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
Table 3 | OUTPUT signal connections
OUTPUT
signal
4/20 mA
active
4/20 mA
passive
Output terminalsConnections
789
mA-
(in)
mA+
(out)
mA-
(in)
mAmA+
mA+
(out)
789
mA+
mA-
789
common
Pt100 (2 wires)
Pt1000, Pt500Pt-Pt+
Ni100, Ni500,
Ni1000
6
Pt-
(shortcircuit 1 and 2)
Ni-Ni+
Pt+
9.6
9.6
9.6
+Vdc
0/10 Vdccommon+Vdc
789
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7. Access the ‘Conguration system’
ACCESS THE ‘CONFIGURATION SYSTEM’
1. Remove the output signal terminal
• make sure that there are no dangerous voltages at the input signal
terminals (in case of doubt, remove also the two input signal terminals)
2. Open the front cover
3. Congure the instrument
• locate the ‘conguration digits’
• locate the ‘UP’ (5) and ‘SQ’ (<) keys
BLOCK ACCESS TO THE ‘CONFIGURATION SYSTEM’
4. Close the front cover
• remove the output signal terminal (if it was placed)
5. Connect the output signal terminal
• when connected at place, check that the front cover can not be
opened
• if they were removed, connect the two input signal terminals
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Opening the front cover reduces the security level of
the operator. If dangerous voltages are connected to
the input terminals, remove both input signal terminals
before opening the front cover. When front cover is open :
• the isolation between accessible parts and power supply is reduced to
‘basic’ level.
• the isolation between accessible parts and input signals is temporarily
disabled.
Operations must be performed by qualied operators.
When correctly connected, the output signal terminal prevents
the front cover from opening.
UPSQ
4
2
3
‘CONFIGURATION SYSTEM’
• the ‘conguration digits’ indicate the active input signal range (see section 5)
• keys ‘UP’ (5) and ‘SQ’ (<) to congure the instrument (see section 8.2)
• the decimal point position indicates the active output signal range (see section 8.3)
Key ‘SQ’ (<)
Key ‘UP’ (5)
‘Conguration digits’
UPSQ
‘Conguration digits’
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8. Conguration system
CONFIGURATION SYSTEM
The DR-I3P isolated signal converter provides a fast and easy
conguration system, based on function codes. Conguration is done
through an internal key pad, accessible behind the front cover.
‘CONFIGURATION DIGITS’
The instrument provides two numerical leds, to inform about the actual
state of the instrument, active input and output signal ranges, and error
codes (see section 11).
CONFIGURATION KEYS
The conguration keys are located inside the instrument, behind the
removable front cover. To access the conguration keys, remove the
output signal terminal, and open the front cover (see section 7). The
instrument allows to block the key functions, by activating an access
code (‘password’ function) (see section 8.5).
8.1. ‘Normal mode’ of operation
‘NORMAL MODE’
When the power supply is connected, the instrument:
• activates the ‘conguration digits’, and displays the code for the actual
input signal range (see section 5)
• activates the decimal point (ash), showing the actual output signal
range (see section 8.3)
• the instrument is in ‘normal mode’ of operation
8.2. ‘Conguration mode’
HOW TO ACCESS THE ‘CONFIGURATION MODE’
With the instrument in ‘normal mode’ of operation (see section 8.1),
press for 1 second the ‘SQ’ (<) key. The horizontal leds lights from
bottom to top. When the upper led lights, the instrument activates the
‘conguration mode’.
If the key is released before activating the ‘conguration mode’,
the horizontal leds light downwards from top to bottom, and
the instrument returns to ‘normal mode’ of operation.
Inside the ‘conguration mode’ the decimal point is not active.
Inside the ‘conguration mode’, the ‘conguration digits’ display
the code of the active input signal range (see section 5). Press the ‘UP’
(5) key to increase the code.
• press once to increase the value in +1
• maintain the key pressed to automatically increase the value
When the desired code is reached, press the ‘SQ’ (<) key. The leds light
a round shape while new conguration is stored, and the instrument
returns to ‘normal mode’ of operation.
When exiting the ‘conguration mode’ without changes (‘rollback’
activation, selection of ‘inactive codes’, etc), the horizontal leds
light down from top to bottom, and the instrument returns to
‘normal mode’ of operation.
‘ROLLBACK’ FUNCTION
If there is no interaction from the operator for 30 seconds, the instrument
exits the ‘conguration mode’ and returns to ‘normal mode’ of operation,
discarding changes.
HOW TO ACCESS THE ‘CONFIGURATION MODE’ AND THE ‘TOOLS’ MENU
With the instrument in ‘normal mode’ of operation, there is access to the
‘conguration mode’ and the ‘tools’ menu.
• to access the ‘conguration mode’, press the ‘SQ’ (<) key for 1 second
(see section 8.2)
• to access the ‘tools’ menu, press the ‘UP’ (5) key for 1 second (see
section 8.4)
‘ECO’ FUNCTION (‘CONFIGURATION DIGITS’ ARE AUTOMATICALLY
POWERED OFF)
If there is no interaction from the operator for 60 seconds, the instrument
powers off the ‘conguration digits’. The decimal point remains active
(ashing), indicating that the instrument is working correctly.
HOW TO POWER ON THE ‘CONFIGURATION DIGITS’
To power on the ‘conguration digits’, press one of the front keys ‘SQ’
(<) or ‘UP’ (5). This will power on the ‘conguration digits’, and activate
the ‘normal mode’ of operation.
8.3. Output 4/20 mA and 0/10 Vdc
OUTPUT 4/20 mA AND 0/10 Vdc
The DR-I3P instrument can be congured for 4/20 mA or 0/10 Vdc
output signal. The congured output signal is identied with the active
decimal point at the ‘conguration digits’.
• active decimal point to the right, for 4/20 mA output
• active decimal point to the left, for 0/10 Vdc output
Table 4 | Decimal point indicates the active output signal
Output 0/10 Vdc
(decimal point to the left)
UPSQUPSQ
HOW TO CONFIGURE THE OUTPUT SIGNAL TO 4/20 mA AND 0/10 Vdc
With the instrument in ‘normal mode’ of operation, press the ‘SQ’ (<)
key and the ‘UP’ (5) key at the same time. The horizontal leds lights
from bottom to top. When the upper led lights, the actual decimal point
position is displayed. After 1 second, the new decimal point position
activates. Release the two keys, and the leds light a round shape while
the new conguration is stored, and the instrument returns to ‘normal
mode’ of operation.
Connect the output terminals according to the output signal
congured (see section 6).
Output 4/20 mA
(decimal point to the right)
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8.4. ‘Tools’ menu
HOW TO ACCESS THE ‘TOOLS’ MENU
With the instrument in ‘normal mode’ of operation (see section 8.1), press
for 1 second the ‘UP’ (5) key. The horizontal leds lights from bottom to
top. When the upper led lights, the instrument activates the ‘tools’ menu.
If the key is released before activating the ‘tools’ menu, the horizontal
leds light downwards from top to bottom, and the instrument
returns to ‘normal mode’ of operation.
Inside the ‘tools’ menu, the decimal point is not active.
Inside the ‘tools’ menu, the ‘conguration digits’ indicate the
code of the rst function available.
• press the ‘UP’ (5) key to move to the next function.
• press the ‘SQ’ (<) key to activate the selected function.
To exit the ‘tools’ menu, press the ‘UP’ (5) key until the parameter
‘- -’ appears, and press the ‘SQ’ (<) key (or wait 30 seconds without
pressing any key to wait for the automatic ‘rollback’).
When exiting the ‘tools’ menu, the horizontal leds light down from top
to bottom, and the instrument returns to ‘normal mode’ of
operation.
‘ROLLBACK’ FUNCTION
If there is no interaction from the operator for 30 seconds, the instrument
exits the ‘tools’ menu and returns to ‘normal mode’ of operation.
8.5. Conguration block (‘password’)
HOW TO BLOCK ACCESS TO ‘CONFIGURATION MODE’ (‘PASSWORD’)
Dene a ‘password’ code to prevent access to ‘conguration mode’ and
to ‘tools’ menu to unauthorized operators. The ‘password’ code will be
requested when any key is pressed.
To activate a ‘password’ select code ‘95’ inside the ‘conguration mode’.
The step-by-step process is indicated below.:
• access the ‘conguration mode’ (see section 8.2)
• access code ‘95’
• press the ‘SQ’ (<) key to select
• the ‘conguration digits’ indicate code ‘00’ ashing
• press the ‘UP’ (5) key to select the desired code (for example ‘73’)
• press the ‘SQ’ (<) key to validate or wait for the automatic ‘rollback’
(30 seconds) to exit without changes
• the menu returns ‘normal mode’ (see section 8.1)
Once the ‘password’ code is applied, when a key is pressed, the
‘conguration digits’ indicate code ‘00’ ashing. enter the ‘password’
code to unlock access (code ‘73’ in the previous example).
HOW TO DEACTIVATE THE ‘PASSWORD’
To deactivate the ‘password’, access again to code ‘95’ and select value
‘00’. Exit validating changes.
AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS
The ‘Force Low’ (‘FL’) and ‘Force High’ (‘Fh’) functions allow to temporarily
force the output signal to the low and high levels of the actual output
signal range selected. These tools allow to easily validate the correct
function of the remote elements connected to the instrument output
• select ‘Force Low’ (‘FL’) function to set the output signal to the minimum
value of the selected range (4 mA or 0 Vdc). The ‘FL’ ash message
indicates that the function is active. Press any key to deactivate and
return to the ‘Force Low’ (‘FL’) menu entry.
• select ‘Force High’ (‘Fh’) function to set the output signal to the
maximum value of the selected range (20 mA or 10 Vdc). The ‘Fh’
ash message indicates that the function is active. Press any key to
deactivate and return to the ‘Force High’ (‘Fh’) menu entry.
Table 5 | ‘Tools’ menu
UP
Press ‘UP’ (5) for 1 second to access the
‘tools’ menu.
‘Force Low’
‘Force high’
Exit
8.6. Pt100 ‘alpha’ parameter
‘ALPHA ‘ VALUE ‘385’ OR ‘390’
The instrument can be congured to read Pt probes using ‘alpha’
parameter set to ‘0.0385’ (default value) or ‘0.0390’. This parameter is a
specication of the Pt probe (Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000) and depends on the
probe manufacturer.
HOW TO SET THE ‘ALPHA’ PARAMETER
To congure the ‘alpha’ value, access code ‘96’ inside the ‘conguration
mode’. The step-by-step process is indicated below.
• access the ‘conguration mode’ (see section 8.2)
• access code ‘96’
• press the ‘SQ’ (<) key to select
• the ‘conguration digits’ indicate code ‘01’ ashing
• press the ‘UP’ (5) key, to select value ‘01’ for ‘alpha’ value of ‘0.0385’
or select ‘02’ for ‘alpha’ value of ‘0.0390’
• press the ‘SQ’ (<) key to validate or wait for the automatic ‘rollback’
(30 seconds) to exit without changes
• the menu returns ‘normal mode’ (see section 8.1)
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9. Input signals
9.1. Process
MEASURING RANGES FOR PROCESS SIGNALS
The instrument can be congured to measure process
Process
To activate the desired input signal range, activate the range code (see
Table 7) into ‘conguration mode’ (see section 8.2).
See connection examples at ‘Table 6’.
OUTPUT SIGNAL
the output signal is congurable to 4/20 mA (active and passive) and
0/10 Vdc (see section 8.3).
MAXIMUM OVERSIGNAL
‘Maximum oversignal’ is the maximum signal accepted by the instrument.
Higher signal values may cause instrument damage. Lower values are
non destructive but may be out of accuracy specications.
EXCITATION VOLTAGE (VEXC)
The instrument provides +15 Vdc excitation voltage at terminal ‘6’. This
excitation voltage is provided to power up the transducer that generates
the signal, up to a maximum of 30 mA.
signals in 4/20 mA (active and passive) and 0/10 Vdc.
The instrument provides excitation voltage to power up
transducers when necessary.
9.2. Potentiometers
MEASURING RANGES FOR POTENTIOMETERS
The instrument can be congured to measure
Potentiometer
To activate the desired input signal range, activate the range code (see
Table 9) into ‘conguration mode’ (see section 8.2).
See connection examples at ‘Table 8’.
OUTPUT SIGNAL
the output signal is congurable to 4/20 mA (active and passive) and
0/10 Vdc (see section 8.3).
EXCITATION VOLTAGE (Vexc)
The instrument provides +5 Vdc excitation voltage at terminal ‘6’. The
excitation voltage is automatically congured when a potentiometer
code is selected (see Table 9).
potentiometers (3 wires), with nominal value higher than
500 Ohms and below 20 KOhms.
Table 6 | Connection examples for process signals
456
mA+
(+15 Vexc)
456
mA-
Signal 4/20 mA (passive)
456
Signal 4/20 mA (active)
456
+Vdc
común
Signal 0/10 Vdc
Table 7 | Input ranges for process signals
with excitation voltage
mAmA+
+15 Vexc
común
+Vdc
Signal 0/10 Vdc
Table 8 | Connection examples for potentiometers
456
Pot+
(+5 Vdc)
Señal
Pot- (común)
Table 9 | Input ranges for potentiometer signals
Input signalCodeAccuracy
(% FS)
4/20 mA10<0.30 %25 mA
0/10 Vdc11<0.30 %25 Vdc1 MOhm
10
Max.
overvoltage
Zin
<1.2 Vdc voltage
drop on terminals
Input signalCodeAccuracy
(% FS)
0/100 %12<1.0 %
Potentiometers
accepted
from 0/500 Ohms
up to 0/20 KOhms
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9.3. Resistances
MEASURING RANGES FOR RESISTANCES
The instrument can be congured to measure resistance
Resistances
range code (see Table 11) into ‘conguration mode’ (see section 8.2).
See connection examples at ‘Table 10’.
OUTPUT SIGNAL
the output signal is congurable to 4/20 mA (active and passive) and
0/10 Vdc (see section 8.3).
signals. Measurement uses 2 wires.
To activate the desired input signal range, activate the
9.4. NTC probes
NTC PROBES ACCEPTED
NTC
The instrument can be congured to measure temperature
Temperature
types 44006.
To activate the desired input signal range, activate the range code (see
Table 13) into ‘conguration mode’ (see section 8.2).
See connection examples at ‘Table 12’.
OUTPUT SIGNAL
the output signal is congurable to 4/20 mA (active and passive) and
0/10 Vdc (see section 8.3).
SENSOR BREAK DETECTION
The instrument displays an error message in case of sensor break (see
section 11).
from common NTC probes.
Accepts NTC probes with R
=10K and β=3500 and NTC
25
Table 10 | Connection examples for resistances
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res+
res-
Table 11 | Input ranges for resistances
Input signalCodeAccuracy (% FS)
0/100 KOhm13<1.0 % FS
0/50 KOhm14<1.5 % FS
0/25 KOhm15<2.0 % FS
Table 12 | Connection examples for NTC probes
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NTC+
NTC-
Connections for NTC
Table 13 | Temperature ranges for NTC probes
Input signalCodeMeasurement range Total error
0/10 KOhm16<1.0 % FS
0/5 KOhm17<1.5 % FS
0/2.5 KOhm18<1.0 % FS
(R25=10K y β=3500)
NTC
NTC (44006)82-60/90 ºC-76/194 ºF<1.0 % FS
NTC (44006)830/90 ºC32/194 ºF<1.5 % FS
81-60/90 ºC-76/194 ºF<1.0 % FS
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9.5. Thermocouples
MEASURING RANGES FOR THERMOCOUPLES
tc
The instrument can be congured to measure temperature
Temperature
To activate the desired thermocouple type and measurement range,
activate the range code (see ‘Table 15’ up to ‘Table 21’) into ‘conguration
mode’ (see section 8.2).
See connection examples at ‘Table 14’.
OUTPUT SIGNAL
the output signal is congurable to 4/20 mA (active and passive) and
0/10 Vdc (see section 8.3).
SENSOR BREAK DETECTION
The instrument displays an error message in case of sensor break (see
section 11).
TOTAL ERROR
The ‘total error’ indicated in the tables below, includes the measuring
error, the cold junction error and the output signal error.
Table 14 | Connections for thermocouples
Table 15 | Temperature ranges for thermocouple J
Input signalCodeMeasurement range Total error
from thermocouple probes, types J, K, N, E, T, R and S. The
instrument automatically compensates the cold junction.
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For a correct measure of
thermocouple signals,
!
always use compensated
cable between the instrument and the
tc+
thermocouple.
tc-
(cold junction included)
*
190/1200 ºC
200/1000 ºC32/1832 ºF<0.5% FS
32/2190 ºF
*
<0.5% FS
Table 17 | Temperature ranges for thermocouple N
Input signalCodeMeasurement range Total error
*
*
*
32/2372 ºF
32/1472 ºF
32/752 ºF
330/1300 ºC
340/1000 ºC32/1832 ºF<0.5% FS
350/800 ºC32/1472 ºF<0.7% FS
Thermoc. N
Table 18 | Temperature ranges for thermocouple E
Input signalCodeMeasurement range Total error
Thermoc. E
Table 19 | Temperature ranges for thermocouple T
Input signalCodeMeasurement range Total error
Thermoc. T
360/600 ºC32/1112 ºF<1.0% FS
370/450 ºC32/842 ºF<2.0% FS
380/300 ºC32/572 ºF<3.0% FS
390/150 ºC32/302 ºF<5.0% FS
410/900 ºC
420/600 ºC32/1112 ºF<0.5% FS
430/450 ºC32/842 ºF<1.0% FS
440/300 ºC32/572 ºF<1.5% FS
450/150 ºC32/302 ºF<3.0% FS
460/400 ºC
470/300 ºC32/572 ºF<1.3% FS
480/200 ºC32/392 ºF<2.0% FS
490/100 ºC32/212 ºF<4.0% FS
(cold junction included)
*
<0.5% FS
(cold junction included)
*
<0.5% FS
(cold junction included)
*
<1.0% FS
210/800 ºC32/1472 ºF<0.5% FS
Thermoc. J
Table 16 | Temperature ranges for thermocouple K
Input signalCodeMeasurement range Total error
Thermoc. K
12
220/600 ºC32/1112 ºF<0.7% FS
230/450 ºC32/842 ºF<1.0% FS
240/300 ºC32/572 ºF<2.0% FS
250/150 ºC32/302 ºF<3.0% FS
(cold junction included)
*
260/1350 ºC
270/1000 ºC32/1832 ºF<0.5% FS
280/800 ºC32/1472 ºF<0.5% FS
290/600 ºC32/1112 ºF<0.7% FS
300/450 ºC32/842 ºF<1.5% FS
310/300 ºC32/572 ºF<2.5% FS
320/150 ºC32/302 ºF<4.5% FS
32/2462 ºF
*
<0.5% FS
Table 20 | Temperature ranges for thermocouple R
Input signalCodeMeasurement range Total error
500/1750 ºC
510/1500 ºC32/2732 ºF<1.5% FS
Thermoc. R
520/1200 ºC32/2192 ºF<1.8% FS
530/900 ºC32/1652 ºF<2.0% FS
Table 21 | Temperature ranges for thermocouple S
Input signalCodeMeasurement range Total error
540/1750 ºC
550/1500 ºC32/2732 ºF<1.5% FS
Thermoc. S
560/1200 ºC32/2192 ºF<1.8% FS
570/900 ºC32/1652 ºF<2.0% FS
*
*
32/3182 ºF
32/3182 ºF
(cold junction included)
*
<1.3% FS
(cold junction included)
*
<1.3% FS
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9 Input signals (cont.)
9.6. Pt (Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000) and Ni (Ni100, Ni1000) probes
MEASURING RANGES FOR PT AND NI PROBES
Pt
The instrument can be congured to measure temperature
Temperature
from Pt probes (Pt100, Pt500 and Pt1000) and Ni probes
(Ni100 y Ni1000).
To activate the desired probe type and measurement range, activate the
range code (see ‘Table 23’ and ‘Table 24’) into ‘conguration mode’ (see
section 8.2).
See connection examples at ‘Table 22’.
OUTPUT SIGNAL
the output signal is congurable to 4/20 mA (active and passive) and
0/10 Vdc (see section 8.3).
SENSOR BREAK DETECTION
The instrument displays an error message in case of of sensor break
(see section 11).
PT100 WITH 2 AND 3 WIRES
The instrument accepts 2 and 3 wire Pt100 probes. Select the connection
according to the wires of the probes (see Table 22).
‘ALPHA’ TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT
The instrument is congured ‘by default’ to work with an ‘alpha’ value of
‘0.0385’ for Pt proves (Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000). To activate an ‘alpha’ value
of ‘0.0390’ see section ‘8.6’. This parameter is associated to the probe
and depends on the probe manufacturer.
Table 23 | Temperature ranges for Pt100
Input signalCodeMeasurement range
590/700 ºC
600/600 ºC32/1112 ºF<0.3% FS
610/500 ºC32/932 ºF<0.4% FS
620/400 ºC32/752 ºF<0.5% FS
630/300 ºC32/572 ºF<0.6% FS
Pt100
640/200 ºC32/392 ºF<0.7% FS
650/100 ºC32/121 ºF<0.8% FS
66-50/+50 ºC-58/122 ºF<1.0% FS
67-100/+100 ºC-148/212 ºF<0.5% FS
68-200/+200 ºC
(* FS for accuracy calculation)
*
32/1292 ºF
*
-328/392 ºF
*
*
Total error
<0.3% FS
<0.5% FS
CURRENT THROUGH THE PROBE
The instrument generates <900 uA through Pt100 and Ni100 probes. The
instrument generates <90 uA through Pt500, Pt1000 and Ni1000 probes.
Table 22 | Connection examples for Pt100 3 wires and Pt, Ni 2 wires
123
Pt100+
Pt100- (3
rd
wire)
Pt100-
Connections for Pt100 (3 wires)
123
Pt100+
shortcircuit 1-2
Pt100-
Connections for Pt100 (2 wires)
123
Table 24 | Temperature ranges for Pt500, Pt1000 and Ni
Input signalCodeMeasurement range
690/630 ºC
Pt500
Pt1000
700/300 ºC32/572 ºF<1.0% FS
71-150/150 ºC-238/302 ºF<1.0% FS
720/630 ºC
730/300 ºC32/572 ºF<1.5% FS
74-150/150 ºC-238/302ºF<1.5% FS
(* FS for accuracy calculation)
*
32/1166 ºF
*
32/1166 ºF
*
*
Total error
<1.0% FS
<1.0% FS
Pt+, Ni+
Pt-, Ni-
Connections for Pt500, Pt1000, Ni,100 and Ni1000 (2 wires)
Ni10075-60/180 ºC-76/356 ºF<1.0% FS
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Ni100077-60/180 ºC-76/356 ºF<1.0% FS
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10. Technical specications
INPUT SIGNAL RANGES
process 4/20 mA, 0/10 Vdc (active and passive)
excitation voltage +15 Vdc @30 mA
(see section 9.1)
thermocouplesJ, K, N, E, T, R and S
(see section 9.5)
‘Pt’ and ‘Ni’ probesPt100 (2 and 3 wires, automatic compensation
up to 30 Ohm)
Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni1000 (2 wires)
(see section 9.6)
‘NTC’ probes
resistancesranges for 100 K, 50 K, 25 K, 10 K, 5 K y 2.5 K
potentiometersnominal value form 500 Ohm to 20 KOhm
ACCURACY AT 25 ºCsee section for each type of signal
THERMAL DRIFT150 ppm/º
STEP RESPONSE300 mSec. (0 % to 99 % signal)
OUTPUT SIGNAL RANGES
active mA signal4/20 mA active, max. 22 mA, min. 1.5 mA,
passive mA signal4/20 mA passive, max. 30 Vdc on terminals
Vdc ranges0/10 Vdc, max. 11 Vdc, min.. -1 Vdc, minimum
CONFIGURATION
key pad2 keys
display2 digits, 7 segments, 5 mm height, red color
POWER SUPPLY
voltage range18 to 265 Vac/dc isolated
AC frequency45 to 65 Hz
consumption<1.5 W
power wires1 mmovervoltage category2
ISOLATION
input - output2300 Veff (60 seconds)
power - input2300 Veff (60 seconds)
power - output2300 Veff (60 seconds)
IP PROTECTIONIP30
IMPACT PROTECTIONIK06
TEMPERATURE
operationde 0 a +50 ºC
storagede -20 a +70 ºC
‘warm-up’ time15 minutes
MECHANICAL
size106 x 108 x 22.5 mm
mountingstandard DIN rail (35 x 7.5 mm)
connections
housing materialpolyamide V0
weight<150 grams
packaging120 x 115 x 30 mm, cardboard
(see section 9.4)
(see section 9.3)
(see section 9.2)
maximum load < 400 Ohm
load > 1 KOhm
(20 to 240 Vac/dc ±10%)
2
to 2.5 mm2 (AWG17 to AWG14)
plug-in screw terminal
(pitch 5.08 mm)
11. Error codes
In case of error, the error code is shown ashing on the ‘conguration
digits’. The error code is not visible inside ‘conguration mode’ or inside
the ‘tools’ menu.
The error code remains active on display until the problem that caused
the error is solved. In case of multiple error codes, solve the rst problem
to see the next active error code.
Table 25 | Error codes
‘Hardware underrange’.
E1
Input signal is below the minimum readable signal. Output signal is
the minimum available 0 Vdc, 0 mA. Possible sensor break.
‘Hardware overrrange’.
E2
Input signal is above the maximum readable signal. Output signal is
the maximum available 10.5 Vdc, 20.5 mA. Possible sensor break.
‘Password error’.
E3
If ‘password’ function is active, the password code entered is not
correct.
12. Factory default parameters
Input signal 4/20 mA [‘10’]
Output signal 4/20 mA [‘xx.’]
Password code disabled [‘00’]
Pt100 ‘alpha’ 0.0385 [‘01’]
Display code [‘10.’]
RESET TO DEFAULT FACTORY PARAMETERS
To recover the instrument to default factory parameters, select code ‘97’
and activate value ‘01’.
• access the ‘conguration mode’
• access code ‘97’ and press key ‘SQ’ (<)
• the ‘conguration digits’ show code ‘00’ ashing
• press key ‘UP’ (5) to change to value ‘01’
• press key ‘SQ’ (<)
• the leds light a round shape while the new conguration is stored, and
the instrument returns to ‘normal mode’ of operation
• the ‘conguration digits’ show code ‘10.’ and the default factory
conguration is now active
FIRMWARE VERSION
The instrument ‘rmware’ version is an alphanumerical code from ‘00’ to
‘FF’, accessible through the conguration code ‘98’.
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13. Precautions on installation
Risk of electrical shock. Instrument terminals can be
connected to dangerous voltage.
Instrument protected with double isolation. No earth
connection required.
Instrument conforms to CE rules and regulations.
This instrument has been designed and veried conforming to the
61010-1 CE Security Regulation, for industrial applications. Installation
of this instrument must be performed by qualied personnel only. This
manual contains the appropriate information for the installation. Using
the instrument in ways not specied by the manufacturer may lead to a
reduction of the specied protection level. Disconnect the instrument
from all external circuits before starting any maintenance and / or
installation action.
The instrument does not have a general switch and will start operation
as soon as power is connected. The instrument does not have protection
fuse, the fuse must be added during installation.
The instrument is designed to be DIN rail mounted, inside a cabinet,
protected from direct impacts. An appropriate ventilation of the
instrument must be assured. Do not expose the instrument to excess of
humidity. Maintain clean by using a humid rag and do NOT use abrasive
products such as alcohols, solvents, etc. General recommendations for
electrical installations apply, and for proper functionality we recommend
: if possible, install the instrument far from electrical noise or magnetic
eld generators such as power relays, electrical motors, speed variators,
... If possible, do not install along the same conduits power cables
(power, motor controllers, electrovalves, ...) together witah signal and/
or control cables. Before proceeding to the power connection, verify
that the voltage level available matches the power levels indicated in
the label on the instrument. In case of re, disconnect the instrument
from the power line, re alarm according to local rules, disconnect the air
conditioning, attack re with carbonic snow, never with water.
15. CE declaration of conformity
Products IDR-I3P
The manufacturer declares that the instruments indicated comply with the
EN-61000-4-2 By contact ±4 KV Criteria A
By air ±8 KV Criteria A
EN-61000-4-3 Criteria A
*use shielded cable for signal and power lines to assure compliance with the rule.
loss of performance of ±5% is admissible without shielded.
EN-61000-4-4 On AC power lines: ±2 KV Criteria B
On DC power lines: ±2 KV Criteria B
On signal lines : ±1 KV Criteria B
EN-61000-4-5
EN-61000-4-6 Criteria A
*maintain signal and control lines below 3 meter length to assure compliance with
the rule.
EN-61000-4-8 30 A/m a 50/60 Hz Criteria A
EN-61000-4-11
40 % 10 cycles Criteria A
70 % 25 cycles Criteria A
0 % 250 cycles Criteria B
Emission levels
CISPR 11 Instrument Class A & Class B Group 1
Industrial & Basic
Between AC power lines ±1 KV
Between DC power lines DC ±1 KV
0 % 1/2 cycle Criteria A
Criteria A
Criteria A
Criteria A
A
Conformity with security regulations EN-61010-1 requires that
the front cover is closed. The output terminal prevents the
front cover from opening.
14. Warranty
This instrument is warranted against all manufacturing defects for a
period of 24 months, as requested by the European legislation. This
warranty does not apply in case of misuse or accident, and the scope
of the warranty is limited to repair of the instrument, not being the
manufacturer responsible for additional damages or additional costs.
Within the warranty period and after examination by the manufacturer,
the unit will be repaired or substituted when found to be defective.
According to directive 2012/19/EU, electronic equipment
must be recycled in a selective and controlled way at the
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