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Specications (continued)
Current:
0 to 20 mA (4 to 20 mA)
Output 1†:
Relay 250 Vac @ 3 A Resistive Load
Output 2†:
Relay 250 Vac @ 3 A Resistive Load
† Only with -AL Limit Alarm option
Options: Communication
RS-232 / RS-485 or 10BaseT or Excitation: 24 Vdc @ 25 mA
EXC. not available for Low Power Option
Line Voltage/Power:
90 - 240 Vac ±10%, 50 - 400 Hz*, or 110-375 Vdc, 4W for Single Display;
5W for Dual Display
* No CE compliance above 60 Hz
Low Voltage Power Option:
12 - 36 Vdc, 3 W** for Single Display; 20 - 36 Vdc, 4 W** for Dual Display
**Units can be powered safely with 24 Vac but No Certication for CE/UL
are claimed.
Dimensions:
i8: 48 H x 96 W x 127 D mm (1.89 x 3.78 x 5”)
i16: 48 H x 48 W x 127 D mm (1.89 x 1.89 x 5”)
i32: 25.4 H x 48 W x 126.3 D mm (1.0 x 1.89 x 5”)
Weight:
i8: 295 g (0.65 lb)
i16: 159 g (0.35 lb)
i32: 127 g (0.28 lb)
Approvals:
UL, C-UL, CE per EN 61010-1:2001
DPIx-AL/CNIx-AL
Limit Controller
Specications
Accuracy:
+0.5°C temp; 0.03% rdg. process typical
Resolution:
1°/0.1°; 10 µV process
Temperature Stability:
0.04°C/°C RTD; 0.05°C/°C TC @ 25°C (77°F); 50 ppm/°C process
Display:
4-digits, 9-segments LED, 21 mm (0.83”) with red, green and amber
programmable colors
Input Types:
Thermocouple, RTD, Analog Voltage and Current
TC: (ITS 90)
J, K, T, E, R, S, B, C, N, L
RTD: (ITS 68)
100/500/1000 ohm Pt sensor 2-, 3-, or 4-wire; 0.00385 or 0.00392
curve
Voltage:
0 to 100 mV, 0 to 1 V, 0 to 10 Vdc
OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
one (1) year from the date of purchase. In addition to OMEGA’s standard warranty period, OMEGA Engineering will
extend the warranty period for four (4) additional years if the warranty card enclosed with each instrument is
returned to OMEGA.
If the unit malfunctions, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA’s Customer Service Department will
issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA,
if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply
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ARRANTY RETURNS, please have the
FOR W
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relative to the product.
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PATENT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE: This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S. Pat.
No. Des. 336,895; 5,274,577; 6,243,021 / CANADA 2052599; 2052600 / ITALY 1249456; 1250938 / GERMANY DE
41 34398 C2 / SPAIN 2039150; 2048066 / UK Patent No. GB2 249 837; GB2 248 954 / FRANCE BREVET NO. 91
12756. The “Meter Bezel Design” is a trademark of Newport Electronics, Inc. USED UNDER LICENSE. Other U.S.
and International Patents pending or applied for.
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MQS5290/1020
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Latched Mode: Alarms remains “latched” until
reset. To reset already latched alarm, select
Alarm Latch and press Max twice (i.e. Unlatch
and then back to latch) or from Run Mode,
push twice to put the monitor in Standby
Mode and then push one more time to
return to Run Mode.
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3
4
This Quick Start Reference provides information on setting up your
instrument for basic operation. The latest complete Operational Manual as
well as free Software and ActiveX Controls are available at
www.omega.com.
SAFETY CONSIDERATION
This device is marked with the international Caution symbol.
The instrument is a panel mount device protected in accordance with EN
61010-1:2001, electrical safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory. Remember that the unit has no
power-on switch. Building installation should include a switch or circuitbreaker that must be compliant to IEC 947-1 and 947-3.
SAFETY:
• Do not exceed voltage rating on the label located on the top of the
instrument housing.
• Always disconnect power before changing signal and power
connections.
• Do not use this instrument on a work bench without its case for safety
reasons.
• Do not operate this instrument in ammable or explosive atmospheres.
• Do not expose this instrument to rain or moisture.
EMC:
• Whenever EMC is an issue, always use shielded cables.
• Never run signal and power wires in the same conduit.
• Use signal wire connections with twisted-pair cables.
• Install Ferrite Bead(s) on signal wire close to the instrument if EMC
problems persist.
Disassembly Instructions:
If necessary, the board assembly may be removed fro the front of the case
housing.
Warning: Disconnect all ac power from the unit before
proceeding.
1. Remove the board
assembly from the case
by pulling at the sides of
the bezel.
2. The bezel along with the
board assembly will
unlatch from the case
housing.
WIRING
Wire the instrument according to the gure shown below.
Warning: Do not connect ac power to your device until you
have completed all input and output connections. This device
must only be installed by a specially trained electrician with
corresponding qualications. Failure to follow all instructions and
warnings may result in injury!
FUSE Connector Output Type For 115Vac For 230Vac DC
FUSE 1 Output 1 Relay 3 A(T) 3 A(T) -
FUSE 2 Output 2 Relay 3 A(T) 3 A(T) -
FUSE 3 Power N/A 100 mA(T) 100 mA(T) 100 mA(T)
FUSE 4 Power N/A N/A N/A 400 mA(T)
Output 1 and 2 are for -AL Limit Alarm Option only.
i8
i16
i32
Panel Mounting Instructions:
1. Using the dimensions from the panel cutout diagram shown in the
Mounting section, cut an opening in the panel.
2. Remove sleeve from the rear of the case by removing thumbnuts.
3. Insert the unit into the opening from the front of the panel, so the
gasket seals between the bezel and the front of the panel.
4. Slip the sleeve over the rear of the case.
Connect the main power connections as shown in the gure below.