Omega Products RD260A Installation Manual

User’s Guide

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RD260A RECORDER

Users Manual

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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 products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, patient-connected applications.

All Rights Reserved, Copyright © 1998

Notes

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of
improvements in the instrument’s performance and functions. Display contents
illustrated in this manual may differ slightly from what actually appears on your screen.

• Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy
of its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please
contact OMEGA Engineering.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This recorder is developed to satisfy and to be used under the following conditions:

• It is a component type instrument to be installed on an instrumentation panel or
rack.

• It complies with the IEC class II safety standard.

• It complies with the EN61010-1 safety standard.

• It complies with the CSA1010-1 safety standard.

• It is based on EN55011 (EMI) Group 1, Class A (for commercial and industrial use).

• It complies with the EN50082-2 (EMS) safety standard.

General definitions of safety symbols used on the recorder and in this manual:

Make sure to comply with the following safety precautions. Not complying might result in
injury, death of personnel, or cause damage to the instrument. We assume no liability for
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

Where this mark is found on the In-position of bistable push control
recorder there is danger of injury
or death.
Please check the manual carefully

Power ON Alternating current

Power OFF Functional earth terminal (This

Equipment protected throughout “Protective earth terminal”.)
by double insulation or reinforced
insulation (Class II).

Out-position of bistable push control

terminal should not be used as a

WARNING

Power Supply

Ensure the source voltage matches the voltage of the power supply before turning

ON the power.

Grounding

Make sure to ground the recorder before turning on the power.

Necessity of Grounding

Grounding is necessary to prevent noise interference.

Do not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere

Do not operate the recorder in the presence of flammable liquids or vapors.
Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a safety

hazard.

Keep Away from Live Circuits

Inside this recorder there are areas of high voltage; therefore, never touch the

interior when the power supply is connected. The recorder has replacable parts
and subassemblies; however, the replacement must be carried out only by our
service personnel.

External Connection

Before connecting to measurement and control unit, connect the grounding wire.

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Using the User’s Manual

This manual contains information about the instrument’s functions and operating
procedures as well as precautions that should be observed during use. To ensure
proper use of the instrument, please read this manual thoroughly before operating it.
Keep the manual in a safe place for quick reference whenever a question arises.

Two manuals are provided with the instrument, including this User’s Manual.

Manual Name Description

User’s Manual Basic information for recorder operators.
Technical Manual Detailed technical manual for recorder engineers,

Structure of this Manual

Chapter Title Content
1 Before Operation Explains basic functions and display of the recorder, and

2 Daily Operation Contains all information needed for simple daily operation

3 Periodic Inspection About periodic inspection and clening of the recorder
4 Troubleshooting Explains the meaning of some basic error messages on

Index

including mounting, wiring and setting
information.
Read this manual first.

contains the handling precautions. Please read carefully.

of the recorder, including instructions on chart, pen and
ribbon cassette replacement

recorder display.

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Using the User’s Manual

Conventions Used in this Manual

Displayed characters

Bold alphanumeric characters enclosed with [ ] refer to characters or setting values that
are displayed on the screen.

Symbols

The following symbol marks are used to attract the operator’s attention.

Affixed to the instrument. Indicates danger to personnel or
instrument and the operator must refer to the User’s Manual.
ThinUser’s Manual to indicate the reference.

WARNING

CAUTION

Note

Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent injury or
death to the user.

Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent minor or
moderate injury, or damage to the instrument.

Provides important information for the proper operation of the
instrument.

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Contents

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2

3

4

Index

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................ ii

Using the User’s Manual ............................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1 Before Operation .................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Front/Rear Panels: Functions and Display ........................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Handling Precautions ........................................................................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2 Daily Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Recording ............................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 Selecting the Display ............................................................................................................ 2-2

2.3 Recorder Modes ................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.4 Loading Chart Paper ............................................................................................................ 2-4

2.5 Installing/Replacing Pens (Pen Model).................................................................................2-6

2.6 Installing/Replacing the Ribbon Cassette (Dot Model) ......................................................... 2-8

Chapter 3 Periodic Inspection ................................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.1 Periodic Inspection ............................................................................................................... 3-1

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Error Messages .................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 4-2

Index....................................................................................................................................................................Index-1

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Chapter 1 Before Operation

1.1 Front/Rear Panels: Functions and Display

Front Panel

5 Display

CH DATA

RCD CH UPFEEDMENU

ESC

2 Key panel

3 Chart cassette

1 Power switch

4 Status display

RCD ALM

1.Power switch (push-button type)
Pressing the switch turns the power ON and OFF.

2.Key panel (push-key type)
The panel contains the follwing five keys:

Before Operation

RCD

ESC
DISP

FEED

CH UP

RCD key

Pressing the key starts or stops the recording.

DISP key, ESC key
DISP function: Cycles through the modes of display in the order of

AUTO, MANUAL, and OFF. Also selects between the Regular Setting
and Operation modes.
If this key is pressed for three seconds, the recorder enters the Regular
Setting Mode.
ESC function: Exits from the menu in the middle of setting or selecting
procedures.

key
Selects setting parameters (numerics or command codes). Selecting
step is upward circulation.
If the recorder is a pen model, pressing this key for three seconds
causes the recorder to enter the pen-replacement mode.

FEED key, key
FEED function: The chart is fed as long as this key is being pressed.

key function: Changes the number of digits for setting numeric
values. The digit moves from high to low.

CH UP key , ENT key
CH UP function: Selects a channel for which the display shows the

screen in the MANUAL display mode.

function: Makes a parameter entry or executes a function after
selecting parameters (numerals or command codes). Pressing the key
executes the settings.

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