Omega TX787, TX788 User Manual

PC-Only Programmable Transmitter

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Models TX787 and TX788 are microprocessor-based 2-wire transmitters that feature high accuracy and
high long-term stability. Setting the new standard in ease of setup, these transmitters feature PC-Only™
configuration technology. The unique Communications Adapter provides a fully isolated serial interface
and power source, allowing the transmitter to be configured with a “PC-Only” - no external power
supply, calibrator or meter is required!

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Before beginning the process of setting up the transmitter , it is important to understand the difference between
calibration and configuration. The transmitter’s precision references (4 and 20 milliamps out; resistance,
voltage and current as appropriate; and a thermal reference) are calibrated at the factory and may be adjusted
later if necessary . Configuration is the process of defining the sensor type and range in engineering units.
Configuration is performed by connecting the transmitter to a PC and running the configuration software.
Because the Communications Adapter provides power to the transmitter’s microprocessor, it is not necessary to
provide any external power to the transmitter in order to configure it.

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To calibrate the transmitter, connect a 24VDC power supply , a 250Ω load
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Configuration may be performed with a transmitter on-line or off-line.
When a transmitter is on-line, the upload and download icons will be
distinctly black. If no transmitter is on-line, those icons will be grey .

1.Upload Current configuration from the transmitter

2.Configure

•If the current “Sensor Type” does not match the application, click

on the “Sensor Selection” box then select the appropriate “tab” at the
top of the “Input Sensor Selection” screen.

•Make one selection from the “Input Connection” and “Type” boxes

(if offered) for the selected sensor type. Leave the “Mode” as “Stan­dard” or the “Transfer Function” as “Linear” for now. Click the “OK”
button to return to the Configuration Screen.

•Select the Engineering Units (from the pull down menu), enter the

“Zero Scale” and “Full Scale” values and the “Burnout” mode
(transmitter to go above full scale or below zero scale upon input
failure).

•Click the "Set to Optimal" button to optimize the

transmitter's filtering.

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1. Install the Configuration and Calibration software

Run “setup.exe” on the distribution diskette and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: the software contained on the distribution diskette runs under Windows 95 and Windows NT .
If you are running Windows v3.1, contact Omega Engineering.

2. Connect the Communications Adapter to the computer and transmitter.

3. Identify the serial port to which the Adapter is connected.

Select “Options” from the menu bar , then click “Communications” and select the correct COMM port from the pull­down menu. Note that if you change the serial port you must exit the software and restart it with the correct setting.

4. Configure the transmitter.

What you will need:

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• Communications Adapter

• Transmitter

• Multimeter

• 24VDC power supply

Configuration

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• Transmitter

2.Click on the Calibration Icon

3.Output Calibration: Select "Output 4mA", enter the mA reading from

the meter into the dialog box and click "Send to Device." Repeat for 20mA
calibration.

4A. Input Calibration Models XXXXX-X000 (e.g. TX787-0000):
Provide a precision 100.00mV source to the transmitter , select "Input mV"
on the Device Calibration screen, wait for the on-screen display to settle,
then click "Send to Device." Repeat the procedure, substituting a 300.00Ω
input (4-wire connection) and selecting "Input Ohms."

4B. Input Calibration Models XXXXX-X001 (e.g. TX787-0001):
Provide a precision 300.00mV source to the transmitter , select "Input
mV" on the Device Calibration screen, wait for the on-screen display to
settle, then click "Send to Device." Repeat procedure, substituting a 15.00
Volt input and selecting "Input V olts", and substituting a 50mA input,
selecting "Input mA." Note that the input terminals are different for each of
the signal levels.

5. To calibrate the cold junction compensation reference, select “T em-
perature,” enter the nominal ambient temperature in the dialog box, set

the input simulation type to match the input simulator (i.e., type J thermo­couple), verify that the simulator is set to the proper value, then click “Send
to Device.”

3.Download New configuration to the transmitter.

6. Click “Close.” A message in the lower left corner of the screen will

indicate the progress of the download and finally that the download has
been successfully completed.

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The TX787 and T788 is capable of performing many functions in addition to the simple example outlined in the Quick Start exercise.

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Filtering is provided to optimize the stability and response time of the transmitter output signal. The filter is set by specifying a Filter Band and a Damping
Time Constant. T o simplify the definition of the filter values, click on the “Set to Optimal” button on the configuration scree n.

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The Filter Band allows the transmitter to be configured to react quickly to significant changes in input while smoothing out small changes. This band

defines the range above and below the current input reading within which the Damping Time Constant will be applied. It is defined as a percent of
the configured span of the transmitter . For example, a 0.5% Filter Band on a transmitter configured for an input range of 200 to 700 deg F would mean
that the Damping Time Constant will be applied to input changes of less than 2.5 deg but that changes of more than 2.5 deg would be immediately
reflected in the output. In general, the larger the full scale range, the smaller the Filter Band should be. Conversely , a larger Filter Band is generally
appropriate for smaller input ranges. Clicking the “Set to Optimal” button triggers the calculation of an appropriate setting based on the currently defined
input range.

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Damping defines the length of time, in seconds, that the input will be averaged over to determine the output value when the input change is less than
the Filter Band. Changes in the input that are greater than the Filter Band bypass the Damping filter and are immediately reflected in the output. The

default value of 15 seconds, when used with the optimal Filter Band yields a very stable output while maintaining a fast response to significant changes in
the input.

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Because of slight variations between sensing elements or other loop characteristics, it is sometimes beneficial to “trim” the transmitter so that its output
corrects for these effects. If the measurement error is known, the transmitter may be trimmed “off-line.” “ON-line” trimming allows the characteristics of an
individual sensor to measure and match to the transmitter to which it will be connected in the field. Trimming allows the basic calibration of the transmitter to
be left intact.

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This option allows a loop to be tested dynamically verifying control logic as well as wiring. The transmitter’s current loop ou tput can be controlled via four
parameters: simulate an input value in raw units (ohm, mV, etc.); simulate an input value in engineering units (e.g. 450 DEG); set an ouput in percent; or set
an ouput in mA. After an initial simulation is selected, the ouput may be incremented or decremented in 1% or 10% steps.

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The transfer function is the “formula” that the transmitter uses to determine the appropriate output signal for a given input signal. A “Linear” function means
that output is changed in a straight line fashion as the input changes within the configured input zero and full scale range: 0% of range input yields 4 mA
output, 25% of range input yields 8 mA, etc. A “Standard” function means that the transmitter will apply a standard linearization curve for temperature inputs.

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The accuracy of RTD temperature sensing can be increased significantly when the temperature transmitter is “matched” to the individual sensor using a
method called Callender Van Dusen linearization. Doing so requires entering the sensor’ s Alpha, Beta (measured for temperatures above zero and for
temperatures below zero), Sigma, and Ro values into the transmitters' configuration. These values can be requested from the manufacturer when the
sensor is purchased or may be measured by a testing lab.

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into the transmitter’s configuration.

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The transmitter can use a User Defined table by specifying a .tbl file. The data in the file should be two columns, tab delimited. Up to 140 data pairs may
be listed. The input values in column one must be equally spaced.

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Each unit may be assigned an I.D. Tag name of up to eight characters, Job Number up to eight characters, and a “Message” of up to sixteen characters;

stored in the transmitter’s memory. Click on the desired field, enter the text, and click the download icon.

United Kingdom:

IS0 9002 Cerfified

It is the policy of OMEGA to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly
pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every
appropriate device upon certification.

The information contained in this document is believed to be correct but OMEGA Engineering, Inc. accepts no liability
for any errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
WARNING: These product are not designed for use in, and should not be used f or , patient connected applications.

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The transmitter’s configuration information may be saved to a file by clicking the diskette icon on the tool bar and specifying a file name and location.

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Clicking the printer icon on the tool bar will initiate the printing of a preconfigured summary of the transmitter’s configurat ion and calibration information.
The report includes the current time and date, the date of the last calibration, and date of the last configuration. Printing this report before and after
calibrating a unit provides "as found" and "as left" documentation. If a printer has been defined (in Windows) that prints to a file, this comprehensive report

can be saved on disk for future reference.

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WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER

OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the a period of

37 months from date of purchase. OMEGA Warranty adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal
three (3) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA ’s customers receive

maximum coverage on each product.
If the unit should malfunction, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA's Customer Service Depart-

ment 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 to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper
interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification. This WARRANTY is
VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of being damaged as a result of
excessive corrosion; or current, heat, moisture or vibration; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other
operating conditions outside of OMEGA's control. Components which wear are not warranted, including but not limited
to contact points, fuses, and triacs.

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TEMPERATURE

þ Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor

Probes, Connectors, Panels & Assemblies

þ Wire: Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor
þ Calibrators & Ice Point References
þ Recorders, Controllers & Process Monitors
þ Infrared Pyrometers

PRESSURE/STRAIN FORCE

þ T randucers & Strain Gauges
þ Load Cells & Pressure Gauges
þ Displacement T ransducers
þ Instrumentation & Accessories

FLOW/LEVEL

þ Rotameters, Gas Mass Flowmeters

& Flow Computers

þ Air Velocity Indicators
þ T urbine/Paddlewheel Systems
þ T otalizers & Batch Controllers

pH/CONDUCTIVITY

þ pH Electrodes, Testers & Accessories
þ Benchtop/Laboratory Meters
þ Controllers, Calibrators, Simulators & Pumps
þ Industrial pH & Conductivity Equipment

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DATA ACQUISITION

þ Data Acquisition &

Engineering Software

þ Communications-Based

Acquisition Systems

þ Plug-in Cards for Apple, IBM

& Compatibles

þ Datalogging Systems
þ Recorders, Printers & Plotters

HEATERS

þ Heating Cable
þ Cartridge & Strip Heaters
þ Immersion & Band Heaters
þ Flexible Heaters
þ Laboratory Heaters

ENVIROMENTAL

MONITORING AND CONTROL

þ Metering & Control Instrumentation
þ Refractometers
þ Pumps & Tubing
þ Air , Soil & W ater Monitors
þ Industrial Water & Wastewater T reatment
þ pH, Conductivity & Dissolved

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or damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in such a manner.

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Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer Service Department. BEFORE RETURNING ANY
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FOR

WARRANTY RETURNS, please have the following

information available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:

1. P.O. number under which the product was
PURCHASED,

2. Model and serial number of the product under
warranty, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative
to the product

OMEGA's policy is to make running changes, not model changes, whenever an improvement is possible. This affords our customers
the latest in technology and engineering.
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reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without
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FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS, consult OMEGA for
current repair charges. Have the following information
available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:

1. P.O. number to cover the COST of the repair,

2. Model and serial number of product, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the
product.

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