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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1-1 General Description ..................................................................................................1
Sections 1 through 8 of this manual describe
the wiring, programming and functionality of
the standard DPF-310. Section 9 describes
the wiring, programming and functionality of
the DPF-310 with software version 8.7 (Option
6). Software version 8.7 incorporates Remote
Start, Stop & Reset with EZ PRE (easy preset). EZ PRE is a useful tool for applications
that require frequent changes to the Preset
amount.
1-3 Principles of Operation
Presets
When the start button is pushed, two relays
engage simultaneously to start flow. When
the prewarn number is reached, one relay drops out. When the preset number is
reached, the other relay drops out. The user
may enter the two numbers when setting up
the batch counter. The prewarn is set a certain number of counts less than the preset
number. If the prewarn is set larger than the
preset, the message “PREWRONG” will appear on the display.
The DPF-310 uses the following software versions:
VER 8.7 (Basic unit; Remote Start, Stop
& Reset with EZ PRE “Easy
Preset”)
VER 12.0 (Option 4; 16 point linearization)
1-2 Typical Application
The above application involves liquid flow.
The start button is pushed and the DPF-310
receives pulses from the flowmeter. The pulses are scaled by the K Factor and sent out via
the pulsed output to an external counter. The
Analog output is directed to a strip chart recorder which gives a hardcopy of the rate. As
the Prewarn is reached, the control valve partially closes. When the final Preset is reached
the valve shuts down completely. At any time
the flow can be suspended by hitting the stop
button. Through the serial communications, a
computer keeps a record of the daily events.
Ratemeter
Accurate to 5 1/2 digits (±1 display digit).
The ratemeter can be programmed to accept almost any number of pulses per unit of
measurement, sample from 2 to 24 seconds
maximum, and auto range up to 6 digits of
significant information. The ratemeter with a
K Factor of 1 displays the rate of pulses per
second. Simply dial in the proper K Factor
to display in minutes, hours or other units of
measurement. Press the C button, while the
unit is displaying the batch, to display the rate;
‘R’ is displayed on the left side of the display.
K Factor
The K Factor is used to convert the input
pulses or analog input into workable units.
The 8 digit K Factor is a divider with a range
of 0.00011 to 99999999 (the decimal point
may be keyed into any position). Separate
K Factors may be entered into the count and
rate sections of the DPF-310. Thus, you may
batch in gallons and display rate in liters per
hour. The maximum factored count speed is
20000 Hz. The maximum factored rate is 7
digits.
16 Point Linearization (-LIN option)
This option extends the accurate range by allowing users to dial in different K Factors for
different input rates. This option may be used
with digital or analog inputs. (See Section 7-
3.)
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1-3 Principles of Operation (continued)
Counter
The maximum count is 99999999. In the
setup mode choose “RO” (Reset to Zero) for
adding (count up) operation or “SP” (Set to
Preset) for subtracting (count down) operation. At any time, the display can be made
to flash the Grand Total by pressing the ENT
button while in the run mode. Activating the
CLR button while the Grand Total is flashing,
resets the Grand Total counter.
Lockout
Unauthorized front panel changes can be prevented by entering a user selected, four digit
code, in the “Lockout” mode. The status of
the unit can be observed but “LOCK ON” appears if changes are attempted. Entering the
code again returns the unit to “LOCK OFF”
status.
Analog Output (-A option)
The Analog Output option is controlled by an
Open Collector transistor, it gives a 4 to 20mA
output which corresponds to predefined rate
or total readings. In the Setup mode the user
is prompted to set the low and high (4 to 20
mA) values and also decide if the analog signal will correspond to the ratemeter or totalizer.
Frequency out
The DPF-310 generates a pulse out for each
factored count. An NPN transistor output (Pin
2), can drive external devices at rates of 10,
200, 2000 or 20000 counts per second as selected through the keypad menu. If the K Factor scaled inputs generate pulses faster than
the output speed selected, an internal buffer
will store up to 9,999 counts before “DATALOST” flashes on the screen. This indicates
that the counts being totaled and the scaled
outputs may be incorrect. Note that all counts
stored in the internal buffer will be pulsed out
at the selected frequency even if the counter
is reset.
A sinking driver generates a linear current
across the user’s external device (such as a
strip chart recorder, PLC, computer, external
meter, etc). The DPF-310 can supply the 24
VDC to power the current loop. (Connect pin
15 to 13, Pin 16 is now +24 VDC with respect
to pin 12.) Connect Pin 16 to the + DC side of
the external device and connect Pin 3 to -DC
side of the external device.
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1-4 STD PRE and EZ PRE Operation Modes
STD PRE and EZ PRE Operation Modes
Version 8.7 of the DPF-310 software allows the user to choose between STD PRE (Standard
Preset) and EZ PRE (Easy Preset) operation modes. STD PRE operation is well suited for batch
amounts that do not change, since the program mode must be entered to change the preset and
the batch count must be cleared before starting a new batch. EZ PRE has been designed for users
who frequently change the batch amount. During EZ PRE operation, the preset can be viewed and
changed without entering the program mode and another batch can be started without resetting the
unit.
Note: Before a batch is started and after a batch is complete, the unit will continue to totalize all
inputs.
Note: EZ PRE is not available on units with 16 Point Linearization.
Using STD PRE
Programming
Select STD PRE - Go into the Program Mode and
select STD PRE in the PRE TYP sub menu.
Set the PRESET and PREWARN - Go into the
Program Mode and enter the desired values for
the PRESET and the PREWARN.
Program the Counter - Go into the Program
Mode and set up the counter in the COUNT sub
menu.
Operation
Start a Batch - In the Run Mode, reset the total by
pressing “CLR”, then press “A” to start. When
started, both relays energize and the counter
begins to count. When the batch is complete,
the relays drop out and the unit displays the
amount that was batched (0 if in Set to Preset
mode).
Stop a Batch - Press “B”, to temporarily stop
process by de-energizing the PRESET and
PREWARN relays. Press start, “A”, to continue
process.
Repeat a Batch - In the Run Mode, reset the total
and press the start button.
Change the Batch Size - Go to the Program
Mode and enter new PRESET and PREWARN
values.
Using EZ PRE
Programming
Select EZ PRE - Go into the Program Mode and
select EZ PRE in the PRE TYP sub menu.
Set the PRESET and PREWARN - Go into the
Program Mode and enter the desired values
for the PRESET and the PREWARN.
Program the Counter - Go into the Program
Mode and set up the counter in the COUNT
sub menu.
Operation
Start a Batch - In the Run Mode, press “A” to
start. When started, both relays energize and
the counter begins to total. When complete,
the relays drop out and the display flashes the
current PRESET value.
Stop a Batch - Press “B”, to temporarily stop
process by de-energizing the PRESET and
PREWARN relays. Press start, “A”, to continue
process.
Repeat a Batch - Press the start button.
Change the Batch Size - With the current
PRESET flashing on the display, type a
new number using the keypad. This number
becomes the PRESET.
Display Batch Total or Rate - With the current
PRESET flashing, press “ENT” to place the
PRESET value in memory and use the “C”
button to toggle between the Batch Total and
the Rate.
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1-5 Specifications
Housing:
High impact plastic case with NEMA 4X front
panel.
Dimensions:
See Section 1-5, Page 4.
Display:
8 Digit, 0.55” High, 15 Segment, Red Orange,
LED.
Input Power:
A: 110 VAC ± 15% or 12 to 27 VDC
B: 220 VAC ± 15% or 12 to 27 VDC
NOTE: AC Inputs are internally fused with a
160mA slow blow fuse.
Current:
Maximum 280 mA DC or 5.3 VA at rated AC
voltage.
Output Power:
(On AC powered units only): +12 VDC at 100
mA. Separate Isolated 12 VDC at 100 mA to
allow ± 12 VDC or +24 VDC, regulated ± 5%
worst case.
Temperature:
Operating: +32°F (0° C) to +130 ° F (+54° C)
Storage: -40°F (-40° C) to +200 ° F (+93° C)
(Extended operating temperature range
available, consult factory)
Reset
Front push button: “CLR” resets displayed
number and control output.
Remote Input (Terminal 5): Open or 0 to 1
VDC (low), 3 to 30 VDC (high), 10K ohm input
impedance to ground. Minimum pulse on /
off time 5 msec.
Accuracy over full temperature range:
Analog - Zero error: ±0.175% full scale max.
Overall error: ±0.5% full scale max.
Digital - 100% (within specified voltage
ranges)
Pulse Inputs (DPF-311):
Sourcing (standard): High impedance pulse
input. Open or 0 to 1 VDC (low), 3 to 30 VDC
(high), 10K ohm input impedance. 20 KHz
maximum speed (min. on / off 25 usec).
Sinking (dip switch selectable): Same as
above with 4.7 K ohm pull up resistor to +5
VDC with respect to Terminal 12.
Analog Inputs (DPF-312):
The 4-20mA current is converted to a highly linear 0 to 10 KHz frequency. This frequency can
then be scaled by 8 digit K-factors to display rate
or count in the appropriate engineering units.
Input Range: 4-20 mA
Input impedance: 250 Ω
Memory:
EEPROM stores all program, display mode
and count data for a minimum of 10 years if
power is lost.
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1-5 Specifications (continued)
PANEL
CUTOUT
2.50 -0, +0.02
(63.5 -0, +0.5)
7.375 -0, +0.04
(187.3 -0, +1)
7.375
(187.3)
(NOM.)
0.53
(13.5)
6.0
(152.4)
2.48
(63)
(NOM.)
(NOM.)
A B C D
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
CLR0SET
8.17
(207.5)
3.31
(84)
Factored Output:
One pulse per each factored count
Sinking (NPN Transistor)
Open Collector sinks 250 mA maximum to 1
volt maximum from 30 VDC maximum
Internal buffer: 9999 pulses
Output speed: user selectable (see table
below)
Speed (Hz) 10 200 2000 20000
Min. on/off (msec) 47.5 2.0 0.2 0.013
Analog output (-A option):
4-20 mA
Sinking, (NPN transistor), Open Collector
Compliance voltage: 3-24 VDC, non-inductive
Accuracy: ±100 uA worst case
Update Rate: Follows ratemeter
Control Outputs:
SPDT Relays
Contact rating: 10 A 120/240 VAC or 28 VDC.
1-6 Dimensions
All Dimensions in inches (mm)
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1-5 Dimensions (continued)
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
2-1 Receipt of Equipment
When the equipment is received, the outside
packing case should be checked for damage
incurred during shipment. If the packing case
is damaged, the local carrier should be notified
at once regarding his liability. A report should
be submitted to the factory.
Carefully remove the equipment from the packing case and inspect for damaged or missing
parts.
2-2 Return Shipment
Do not return assembly or part without an
Authorization Return number (AR). The AR is
obtained by calling Omega customer service.
2-3 Panel Mounting
The controller should be located in an area with
a clean, dry atmosphere which is relatively free
of shock and vibration. The DPF-310 is installed
in a 7.365” (187 mm) wide by 2.495” (63.4 mm)
high panel cutout. To mount the controller proceed as follows:
a. Prepare the panel opening.
b. Slip the gasket (provided) over the rear of
the counter case and slide it forward until it
engages the inner surface of the front bezel.
c. Install the screws (provided) in the mounting
brackets and insert in the holes located on
both sides of the DPF-310.
d. Tighten the screws firmly to attach the coun-
ter bezel to the panel.
Full Size Panel Cutout Template
(copy before using)
2-4 Electrical Connections (Reference Figures
2-1 to 2-3)
All connections are completed at terminal blocks
located at the rear of the case. Make sure all
power is disconnected before making any electrical connections. In cases where cables are
situated in areas with heavy electrical fields,
shielding is required for maximum noise immunity. One end of the shielding should be
connected to earth ground. Relays or inductive coils connected to or located in the immediate area should be arc suppressed with appropriate diodes, MOV’s or resistor capacitor
networks.
Caution: An external fuse is required:
DC Power: 0.5 Amp
AC Power: 0.125 Amp
2-5 Wiring Connections and Diagrams
1 - Not Used
2 - Scaled Pulse Output O.C.
3 - Analog Output (optional)
4 - Input A (Pulse/Analog)
5 - Remote Stop/Reset Input
6 - Not Used
7 - Not Used
8 - Not Used
9 - Not Used
10 - Remote Start Input
11 - Ground (-DC), Input Common
12 - Ground (-DC), Input Common
13 - +12 Volts Out
14 - DC Power In (12 - 27 VDC)
15 - Isolate -12 Volts
16 - Isolate +12 Volts
17 - AC In
18 - AC In
process by energizing the PRESET and
PREWARN relays. Press “CLR” to reset
Batch Total before starting new batch.
Weighted Averaging
Version 8.7 of the DPF-310 software includes
weighted averaging of the rate display. Weighted
averaging is not available on units with 16 Point
Linearization.
Weighted averaging can be used to create a more
stable display when the rate input is fluctuating.
A weight, “W”, from 00 to 99 is applied to the old
rate data before the new rate data is sent to the
display. The following equation is used:
Rate Display =
W = Weight (00-99)
(Old Data x W + New Data)
(W + 1)
B
C
D
ENT
CLR
STOP - Pressing “B”, will temporarily
stop the process by de-energizing the
PRESET and PREWARN relays. Use
START to continue the process from
where it stopped.
RATE/TOTAL - Pressing “C” toggles
between rate and total count displays.
The rate display has an “R” on the left
side of the screen.
MENU - Pressing “D” takes the unit out of
the Run Mode and into the Programming
Mode (See Programming, Page 43 and
45). “D” is also used make to some
programming selections.
ENT - With Count showing in the Run
Mode, pressing “ENT” displays the
Grand Total, which begins flashing on
the screen. Press “ENT” again to return
to the Count. In the Programming Mode,
“ENT” is used to accept a selection (See
Programming, Page 43 and 45).
CLR - When the count total is displayed,
pressing “CLR” will reset the counter to 0
or to Preset A depending on how it was
programmed. When the Grand Total is
displayed, pressing “CLR” will reset it to
0. When the Preset or Program Mode
values are displayed, pressing “CLR” will
reset them to 0, so that new values can
be entered.
If a weight of 00 is used, the new rate data will
go directly to the display without being averaged.
If a number other than 00 is entered for the
weight, then the new data will be averaged with
the old data before being sent to the display.
Higher weight numbers will create a more stable
rate display. Small rate changes will be more
noticeable when lower weight numbers are used.
Programming Weighted Averaging
1. In the Program Mode, got to the RATE sub menu
and program the K-FACTOR, the WINDOW, and
the SIG FIG parameters.
2. When the display shows WEIGHTXX (XX
represents the current WEIGHT value), either
accept the current value and return to the Run
Mode by pressing “ENT” or clear the current value
by pressing “CLR”.
3. If the current value was cleared, the display
shows WEIGHT00. Using the keypad, enter a
new WEIGHT value from 00 to 99. Press “ENT” to
accept the new value and return to the Run Mode.
Remote Start, Stop, and Reset
(not available on DPF-312-A)
A 4 to 30 VDC positive pulse will activate these
inputs.
START (Pin 10): When activated, the unit will
START as described in Front Panel Operation.
STOP/RESET (Pin 5): When activated, the unit will
STOP (If the unit is started and the batch is not
complete). A second pulse to pin 5 will reset the
counter (When the unit is stopped or when the
batch is complete). If pin 5 is held high (4 to 30
VDC), the display will flash “STOPPED” and any
start inputs will be inhibited.
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3-2 VER 8.8 Programming
Overview:
This Section of the manual provides an outline of
programming procedures for the DPF-310 software
version 8.7. Detailed descriptions and programming
instructions for this unit are available in previous
sections of this manual. Page number references are
included to help you find related information in this
manual.
Programming Procedures:
Enter Program Mode - Press the MENU button,
“D”, in the Run Mode.
Choosing a Sub Menu - Once in the Program
Mode, continue pressing the “D” button until the
desired Sub Menu is displayed. Press “ENT” to
enter the selected Sub Menu.
Making a Selection - An arrow, “↓”, appearing over
only the “D” button indicates that “D” is used to
change the selection. When an arrow appears
over “B” and “D”, one must be selected.
Entering a Value - The keypad is used to enter a
number. Use the “D” button to enter a decimal.
(Ex: 34.5 would be entered by pressing “3”, “4”,
“D”, and “5”)
Accept a Value or Selection - Press “ENT” to ac-
cept the value and go to next step.
Exit Program Mode - Program or skip each step
of one of the menus to return to the Run Mode.
Pressing “ENT” allows a step to be skipped without changing its value.
Key to Programming Flow Chart:
■
Display - This box represents the unit’s dis-
play. In the Run Mode, the flow rate, the batch
total, or the grand total will be displayed.
XX Current Value - The number that is currently
programmed for that step. It must be cleared
(CLR button) before entering a new value.
00 No Value - Indicates that programmed value
for that step has been cleared, and a new
number may be entered.
Keypad - Use the front panel keypad to enter
a value or select a decimal point location for
this step.
3-3 VER 8.8 K-Factor Programming
(See Programming Flow Chart, Page 10)
The average sensor K-Factor is usually provided in
pulses per unit volume, and will have to be modified
before entering it into the instrument. On most flowmeters, the average sensor K-Factor is stamped
on the nameplate or provided on its documentation. (see section 7 for Calculating K-Factors, for a
complete example)
Count K-Factor:
The Count K-Factor must be modified to allow for
the decimal point location chosen in the ”DEC LOC“
step.
Sensor K-Factor
DPF
DPF - The Decimal Point Factor is a divider to compensate for the displayed decimal point.
DPF Table
DPF Decimal
1 XXXXXX.
10 XXXXX.X
100 XXXX.XX
1000 XXX.XXX
10000 XX.XXXX
100000 X.XXXXX
Rate K-Factor:
The Rate K-Factor must be determined to dis-
play the rate in the desired time unit. The floating
decimal point displayed by the Rate Meter floats
according to the significant figure setting used in
the SIG FIG step.
Sensor K-Factor
Where:
TF - The Time Factor is a divider to adjust the
time units that the Rate Meter shows.
TF Table
TF Time Units Rate Display
1 Seconds Units per Second
60 Minutes Units per Minute
3600 Hours Units per Hour
86400 Days Units per Day
(For information on entering a K-Factor on a unit
with 16 Point Linearization (-LIN option), see 16 Point Linearization Notes, page 11)