Configure a model number in this format: PC-FRB-0-R-0-C5,
. ... Counter-timer. Includes screw
terminal connectors.
Signal Conditioner
2-Channel Counter
FRB.Basic 2-channel counter
Frequency (2 channels), rate (2 channels), total (up or down, 2 channels),
period (2 channels), stopwatch, time
interval, square root of rate, or 6-digit
remote display.
FRE.Extended 2-channel counter
Above plus rate and total simultane-
Our counters are a versatile, cost effective solution to a wide range of monitoring and control
applications including frequency, rate, total, period, time, phase, position, and flow. Setup can
be via front panel pushbuttons or a PC. Selective lockout of front panel keys protects against
accidental or unauthorized setup changes and simplifies meter use.
A dual-channel pulse or AC input signal conditioner board accommodates a wide range of
applications including rate/frequency, totalizing, timing, phase angle, power factor, and duty
cycle. Frequency and rate are determined by taking the inverse of period. Fast read rate is
ideal for peak or valley capture and allows quick response for control applications. Adaptive
digital filtering provides stable readings and control outputs while responding rapidly to actual
changes of the signal. A high stability quartz crystal and digital calibration assure accurate rate
and analog measurements.
A process receiver & totalizer signal conditioner board accepts 4-20 mA, 0-1 mA or 0-10V
analog signals for display of rate or position. Square root extraction is selectable for use with
differential pressure flow transducers.
A quadrature signal conditioner board provides accurate display of position, angle, or rate.
Ethernet USB, RS232, or RS485 (2-wire half-duplex or 4-wire full-duplex) serial communi-
cations options are available with the Modbus protocol or a simpler custom ASCII protocol.
Modbus operation includes RTU or ASCII modes, up to 247 digital addresses, and up to 32
devices per RS485 line without a repeater. Ethernet-to-RS485 and USB-to-RS485 converter
boards allow a meter to be interfaced to a PC and to multiple meters on an RS485 network
Meter programming can be via the meter’s front panel or a PC running Windows based
Instrument Setup Software. A serial interface option is required.
A standard switching power supply allows the meters to be powered worldwide from 85 to
264 Vac. An optional power supply operates from batteries or low voltage sources, such as 1232 Vac.
A built-in isolated excitation supply with jumper-selectable 5, 10 or 24 Vdc output levels is
standard and can eliminate the need for an external sensor power supply.
A dual or quad relay board is optional for alarm or control. The relays can be Form C 8A
mechanical relays or 2 or 4 Form A 120 mA solid state relays. The setpoints can be latching or
non-latching, be energized above or below the setpoint, or operate in a fail-safe mode.
A single or dual isolated analog output board is optional. With dual outputs, one of the
outputs can be assigned to the reading (such a rate), while other reading is assigned a nondisplayed item (such as total). The outputs can be 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-10V, or -10V to +10V.
Operation as a 6-digit serial input meter is achieved with a serial interface and no signal
conditioner board, allowing the unit to serve as the remote display of a computer, PLC or other
meter. With an optional dual or quad relay board, the unit can provide local alarm or On/Off
control. With an optional analog output board, it can also serve as a local isolated transmitter.
The meter case meets the 1/8 DIN size standard and is sealed to NEMA-4X (IP65) when
panel mounted. Mounting is from the front of the panel and requires less than 110 mm behind
the panel. All wiring is via removable plugs conforming to IEC950 safety standards. All output
options are isolated from meter and power grounds to 250 Vac.
Your meter was carefully tested and inspected prior to shipment. Should the meter be
damaged in shipment, notify the freight carrier immediately. In the event the meter is not
configured as ordered or the unit is inoperable, return it to the place of purchase for repair or
replacement. Please include a detailed description of the problem.
5. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Warning: Use of this equipment in a manner other than specified may impair the protection of the device and subject the user to a hazard. Visually inspect the unit for signs of
damage. If the unit is damaged, do not attempt to operate.
Caution:
• The unit must be connected to a Disconnect switch or a branch-circuit breaker, which must
be in a suitable location
• This unit must be powered with AC (mains) from 85-264 Vac with the high voltage power
supply option, or 10-48 Vdc (12-32 Vac) with the low voltage power supply option. Verify
that the proper power option is installed for the power to be used. This meter has no AC
(mains) switch. It will be in operation as soon as power is connected.
• The 85-264 Vac mains connector (P1 Pins 1-3) is colored Green to differentiate it from
other input and output connectors. The 12-32 Vac (10-48 Vdc) mains connector is colored
Black.
• Do not make signal wiring changes or connections when power is applied to the instrument.
Make signal connections before power is applied. If reconnection is required, disconnect
the AC (mains) power before such wiring is attempted.
• To prevent electrical or fire hazard, do not expose the instrument to excessive moisture.
• Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes; such an
environment constitutes a definite safety hazard. This meter is designed to be mounted in a
metal panel or a bench or wall mount style case. The spacing around the meter and the
ventilation must be sufficient to maintain the ambient temperature at less than 55°C.
• Verify the panel cutout dimensions, and mount according to instructions.
Symbols used
Caution (refer to accompanying documents)
Operating environment:
The meter is Class II (double insulated) equipment designed for use in Pollution degree 2.
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Equipment protected throughout by double
insulation or reinforced insulation.
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Earth (ground) terminal.
Both direct and alternating current.
6. CONNECTOR WIRING INFORMATION
CONNECTORS
Connectors for signal and power are U/L rated
screw-clamp terminal blocks that plug into mating
jacks on the circuit board. Communication connectors are a single RJ11 plug for RS232, a type B
jack for USB, dual RJ11 or RJ45 plugs for RS485,
or RJ45 for Ethernet. The functions of controls
inputs 1 and 2 are menu selectable. Control input
2 can be converted to a +5V, 50 mA power output.
Please see page 66.
First remove any connectors. Use one hand to press in the two sides of the rear of the
case, and the other hand to press down the two protruding tab releases at the top of the
rear panel (see figure below). This will unhook the rear panel from the case.
Retaining tab
with tab release
Retaining tab
Retaining tab
Rear Panel
REMOVING THE ELECTRONICS
With the rear panel removed, grasp the power supply board to the left and signal conditioner board to the right, then carefully slide the electronic assembly out through the rear of
the case.
INSTALLING NEW 0PTION BOARDS
Options boards plug into the main board at the front of the meter. These are plug-and-play
and may be installed in the field. They will be recognized by the software, which will
provide access to the menu items associated with that board. If necessary, remove rear
panel knockouts for new boards. Boards plug into connectors as follows:
Power supply
Relay board
Serial interface board
Analog output board
Signal conditioner board
Note: Corresponding main board and option board connectors have the same number of
electrical lines. When an option board is correctly installed, the top and bottom edges of the
main board and option board are aligned.
REASSEMBLING YOUR METER
Slide the electronics assembly into the case until the display board is seated flush against
the front overlay. Insert the bottom tabs of the rear panel into the case, then carefully align
the board connectors with the openings in the rear panel. If necessary, remove any rear
panel knockouts for new option boards that may have been installed. Ensure that all option
boards are properly aligned with the molded board retaining pins on the inside of the rear
panel. Once the rear panel is in place, reinstall the input/output screw clamp terminal plugs.
PANEL MOUNTING
Ensure that the panel mounted gasket is in place against the back of the bezel. Turn the two
mounting screws counterclockwise until the space between the mounting pawl and the rear
of the gasket is greater than the panel thickness. Insert the meter in the panel cutout. Turn
the mounting screws clockwise until the meter is securely mounted in the panel. Do not
overtighten.
There are four front panel keys, which change function for the Run Mode and Menu Mode,
effectively becoming eight keys. The keys are labeled with alphanumeric captions (MENU,
PEAK, RESET, ALARMS) for the Run Mode and with symbols ( right arrow, right
triangle, up triangle, left arrow) for the Menu Mode.
FRONT PANEL LOCKOUT
The Menu Mode will not work with most meters shipped from the factory, since all menu
items have been disabled in software and a lockout jumper is in place. This jumper needs to
be removed for the Menu Mode to work, and values under _Loc 1 through _Loc 4 need to
be set to "0" via the front panel for these menu items to be available. See Section 9. The
paragraphs below assume that all lockout features have been removed.
MENU MODE KEY ACTION
In the Menu Mode, pressing a key momentarily advances to the next item. Holding down
the key advances through multiple menu items for fast menu navigation.
KEYS IN RUN MODE
MENU Key. Pressing MENU from the Run Mode enters the Menu Mode. Pressing
MENU repeatedly will step the meter through the various menu items (if these have not
been locked out) and then back to the Run Mode.
PEAK Key. Pressing PEAK causes the peak value of the input signal to be displayed.
The peak display blinks to differentiate it from the normal present value display.
Pressing PEAK again will return the display to the present value.
RESET Key. Pressing RESET with PEAK resets peak and valley values. Pressing
RESET with ALARMS resets latched alarms. Pressing RESET with MENU performs a
meter reset (same as power on). Pressing and releasing RESET without pressing
another key changes the displayed item if the mode has multiple items. For Item 1, the
V LED is out. For Item 2, the V LED is on. For Item 3, the V LED is flashing.
ALARMS Key. Pressing ALARMS once displays the setpoint for Alarm 1. Pressing it
again displays the setpoint for Alarm 2. Pressing it again returns to the present value.
After 30 seconds, the meter automatically returns to the present value. Timing is
automatically reset whenever the ALARMS key is pressed.
KEYS IN MENU MODE
Right Arrow Key (MENU). Pressing steps the meter through all menu items that
have been enabled and then back to the Run Mode. With the dual-channel pulse input
signal conditioner board and no option boards, available menu items will be _InPut,
SEtuP, ConFiG, dSPYno, etc. Actual menu items will vary depending on the Input
selection and boards detected in the meter. If a change has been made to a menu item,
that change is saved to non-volatile memory when the key is pressed next, and
_StoreE is displayed briefly.
To return the meter to the run mode after StoreE has been displayed, you can press the
key repeatedly to step through all top-level menu selections until rESEt is displayed
briefly. As a shortcut, to return to the run mode after StoreE has been displayed, you
can press then simultaneously. Again, rESEt will be displayed briefly.
Right Triangle Key (Digit Select).
• Pressing from the InPut menu brings up all meter functions available with the
meter's signal conditioner. For the dual-channel pulse input signal conditioner, these
are _rAtE_, PEriod, _totAL, ti_Int, Stop_t, _PHASE, duty_C.
• Pressing from most menus selections sequentially selects digit positions 1 - 6, as
indicated by a flashing digit: 000000, 000000, 000000, 000000, 000000, 000000.
• Pressing from dEC.Pt1 brings up a decimal point display of type 11.1111. Pressing from dEC.Pt2 brings up a decimal point display of type 22.2222.
Up Triangle Key (Value Select).
• Pressing from a selected meter function, such as _rAtE_, will select the a specific
operating mode within that function, such as A_OnLy. Always press the MENU key
to save your selection. Do not press the key to the right, or your selection will be
lost.
• Pressing for a flashing digit position or decimal point position will increment that
item. Pressing the MENU key will save any changes.
Left Arrow Key (Reverse Menu). Pressing has the same effect as pressing ,
except that menu items are brought up in reverse order. Pressing repeatedly will
backtrack to the previous menu items all the way to meter rESEt and return to the run
mode.
For security reasons and ease of counter operation, any or all menu
items can be disabled or "locked out" so that they are no longer
accessible from the front panel. Each function to be disabled can be
set to "1" under menu headers Loc 1-4, while each function to be
enabled can be set to "0." Access to the menu headers Loc 1-4 can
in turn be locked out by installing a hardware jumper on the power
supply board. With the jumper installed, the operator only has
access to previously enabled menu items, not to the menu headers
Loc 1-4 and hence not to the menu items below. With the jumper
removed, the operator has access to menu headers Loc 1-4 and
hence to the menu items below.
SETTING HARDWARE LOCKOUT JUMPER
To access the lockout jumper, remove the rear panel per Section 9
and locate jumper “a” in the lower portion of the power supply
board next to the input connectors (see figure at right).
The analog output is sourcing. Do not put an external voltage source in series
with it. Applying an external 24 Vdc source will burn out the analog output board.
SETTING SOFTWARE LOCKOUTS
When setting up the counter, it may be necessary to enable menu items by setting lockout
digits to “0”. Following setup, reset the digits
to "1" if you do not want the menu item to be
changed by an operator.
_Loc 1 _Loc 2 _Loc 3 _Loc 4
Press the MENU key until Loc 1, Loc 2,
Loc 3 or Loc 4 is displayed, as desired. Note:
lockout jumper “a” must be removed (see
above).
111111
Press to display the lockout status, consisting of 0’s and 1’s. The left digit will flash.
Press again to step to the next digit, which
will flash.
000000
123456
Press to set the flashing digit to "0" to
enable the menu item or to "1" to disable.
Press MENU to enter. See the table to the
right for list of menu items that can be
enabled or disabled.
10. DUAL CHANNEL PULSE OR AC INPUT SIGNAL CONDITIONER
Frequency
Bias Resistor
Contact
The dual channel signal conditioner board is used for the frequency, rate, period, timing,
batch control, phase and duty cycle meter functions. The board needs to be configured via
jumpers for the input signal type and level. It is recognized by the meter software, which will
bring up the applicable menu items. The dual channel pulse input signal conditioner does
not require calibration, since the quartz crystal oscillator used for frequency and timing
applications is located on the counter main board.
Jumper Settings for Expected Signal Levels
The jumper settings for Channel A (A2 & A3) and Channel B (B2 & B3) need to be set for
the expected signal voltage. Jumpers need to be set for both channels even if only one
channel is used.
A voltage input is recognized as a pulse when it exceeds a high hysteresis limit, and is
unrecognized as a pulse when it falls below a low hysteresis limit. Hysteresis is used to
avoid false counts due to electrical noise. The wider the hysteresis band, the better the
noise immunity. To count negative pulses, reverse the inputs to the counter.
Built-in pull-up or pull-down resistors are used to provide a +5V or -5V signal bias with open
collector devices or dry contact closures. They should not be used for other input types.
Debounce circuitry keeps the meter from counting extra pulses due to contact bounce.
High voltages Vin can be attenuated by a resistor R in series with the meter’s input resistance, which is 100 kΩ for non-biased signals greater than ±3V. This creates a voltage
divider, so that the sensed voltage is Vin x 100 kΩ / (R + 100 kΩ).
Function Group Jumper Jumper effect Input Resistance
Response
Debounce
A0 & B0 -
b
a
A1 & B1 -
a
b
A4 & B4 b
a, c
c
1 MHz max
30 kHz max
250 Hz max
No pull-up or pull-down
10 kΩ pull-up to +5V
10 kΩ pull-down to -5V
No debounce
3 msec
50 msec
14
1 MΩ for Vin within ±3V
100 kΩ for Vin outside ±3V
Logic levels 250V - - - a b
NPN open collector +25V b a - a b
PNP open collector -15V b b - - b
Contact closures -15V, +25V a or b a - a a, c
Line frequency 250V b - - - a, c
Magnetic pickup, 2-wire
OVERVIEW OF OPERATING MODES
RATE & FREQUENCY MODES
Frequency in Hz is determined by timing an integral number of pulses over a user-specified
gate time from 0 to 199.99 sec and taking the inverse of average period. The typical display
update rate of the meter is gate time + 1 period + 30 ms Selecting a longer gate time
produces a more stable reading as more cycles are averaged, but slows down the update
rate. At very low frequencies, the update rate is controlled by the period. A time-out from 0
to 199.99 sec is also selectable. This is the time the meter waits for a signal to start or end a
conversion. If the signal is not received before the time-out ends, the meter reads zero. The
longer the time-out, the lower the minimum frequency the meter can display.
With a scale factor of 1 and a scale multiplier of 1, frequency is displayed in Hz with no
decimal point. Appling a scale multiplier from 10 to 100000 (in decade steps) and setting the
decimal point increases resolution from 0.1 to 0.00001 Hz. Decreasing the scale multiplier
from 1 to 0.00001 (in decade steps) and setting the decimal point allows display in kHz or
MHz. Note that the same 100 kHz frequency can be displayed as 100000 Hz or 100.000
kHz simply by moving the decimal point.
250V b - a - b
Display frequen
to 999999 Hz with no decimal, display up-
average filter for 6 readings.
Solution:
Gate Time to .22 sec so that the dis
update rate becomes .22
period. Set Timeout to 1 sec, so that fre-
Set F
a 1.6 sec time constant. Apply a
value of 1.00000 and a scale multiplier
for direct readout in Hz.
DISPLAY 0-50.00 RATE FROM 1-10 kHz INPUT, COORDINATES OF 2 POINTS METHOD
Application:
50.00 (with two
10 kHz input. Use
Set Input to “Rate A Only.”
Select “coordinates of 2 points” scaling
method under Setup. This is easier than
scale and offset. Set DecPt1 to two places.
Then enter the low input and desired low
reading, and high input and desired high
Application:
Display rate in GPM to two
decimal places from flow meter calibrated
Setup, select “coordinates of 2 points”
scaling method. Set DecPt1 to two places.
Then enter the low input and desired low
reading, and high input and desired high
reading, as shown. In this example, we
want to display 60.00 (GPM) from an input
Hz. Note that the meter’s native
rate measurements are in Hz. There will be
60 times more gallons per minute than per
Display 0decimal places) for 1coordinates of 2 points scaling method.
Solution:
reading, as shown.
DISPLAY RATE IN GPM FROM 36.67 PULSE/GALLON TURBINE FLOW METER
to 36.67 pulses/gallon.
Solution: Set Input to “Rate A Only. Un-
der
of 36.67
second.
Rate in engineering units is displayed from measured frequency by applying an appropriate scale factor and setting the decimal point. The scale factor consists of a scale value
from 0.00000 to 9.99999 (fixed decimal point and settable digits) and a scale multiplier from
0.00001 to 100000 (in decade steps). When using the coordinates of 2 points method to
scale the meter, the low input and high input frequencies are entered in Hz.
•RATE A ONLY (A_OnLy) displays rate or frequency for Channel A. The latter utilizes
SCALE1, OFFSt1 and dECPt1. Channel B is not used.
•RATE A B (A__b__) displays rate or frequency for Channel A as Item #1 or for Channel
B as Item #2. The latter utilizes SCALE2, OFFSt2 and dECPt2.
•RATE A, TOTAL A (A_Atot) (Extended counter) displays Rate for Channel A as Item #1
and Total for Channel A as Item #2 since last reset. Total may count down from an offset
by entering a negative scale factor. Only used for non-linear inputs.
of Rates A and B as Item #1, Rate A as Item #2, and Rate B as Item #3. With rates A and
B scaled to produce a ratio close to 1 and an offset of -1, the special combination A/B-1,
called “Draw,” can display percentage changes, such as elongation of material passing
between rollers. Channels A and B use DecPt1. The arithmetic combination uses DecPt2
and can be shifted by factors of 10 using a rESoLN (resolution) entry.
TOTAL MODES
two decimal places for flow meter calibrated to 36.67 pulses/gallon.
Solution: Set Input to “Total A Only.” Under Setup, select “Restore totals at poweron” and coordinate
high reading for display of
pulses, as shown.
DISPLAY SIMULTANEOUS RATE & TOTAL FROM 36.67 PULSE/GALLON FLOW METER
no decimal places from the same flow me-
applied to Channel A
Solution: Use an Extended coun
in GPM (Item #1), set DecPt1 to two decimals, and
deci
is only
update rate, not the actual totalizing rate.
DISPLAY TOTAL VOLUME BY ADDING TWO TURBINE FLOW METER CHANNELS
Application:
Display total liquid volume in
om 2 pipes
dispensing liquids into the same tank. Flow
quire the
Extended counter. Apply flow meter output
ter output B
to Channel B. Set Input to “Total A+B.” Set
dates. Select a positive trigger slope for A
and B. Set DecPt2, which applies to Grand
Total, and DecPt1, which applies to Totals
l places. Under
Setup, select the coordinates of 2 points
scaling method for A and B. To scale A,
enter 36.67 (pulses) for Hi In1 and 1.00
(gallons) for Hi Rd1. To scale B, enter
58.12 (pulses) for Hi In2 and 1.00 (gallons)
ill be Item
to view
gallons to two decimal places fr
meter A is calibrated to 36.67 pulses/gallon, flow meter B to 58.12 pulses/gallon.
Solution: Arithmetic operations re
A output to Channel A, flow me
Gate Time to 0.01 sec for fast display up-
A and B, both to two decima
for Hi Rd2. The normal display w
#1 (Grand Total). Press the key
Item #2 (Total A) and Item #3 (Total B).
TOTAL A ONLY (A_OnLy) displays the number of pulses applied to Channel A as Item #1. If
scientific notation is not selected, overflows beyond 999,999 are recorded in units of 1,000,000
as Item #2. For example, a total of 17,345,676 would be displayed as 345,675 in Item #1 and
17 in Item #2. This capability gives the counter 12-digit capability. Items #1-2 can also be
retrieved via serial communications.
• TOTAL A B (A__b__) displays Total A as Item #1 or Total B as Item #2.
of Totals A and B as Item #1, Total A as Item #2, and Total B as Item #3.
•TOTAL A-B UD (A-b_Ud) is the same as TOTAL A-B, except that counts are subtracted
on an ongoing basis, instead of subtracting totals. This avoids round-off errors with large
totals. Overflows are displayed as #2. (See Total A only)
•BURST (_burST) (Extended counter) displays the total number of signal bursts applied
to Channel B as Item #1. Gate time must be greater than the period of the lowest signal
frequency and less than the minimum time between bursts. Time-out should be set to 0.
•TOTAL A B U/D (A_bU/d) (Extended counter) displays Total A as Item #1, where the up
or down count direction is determined by an input on Channel B. If the menu item SLOPE
is set to 0 for Channel B, (digit 6), an input level on B below the jumper set Low
Threshold B causes the count to go up, and an input level above the jumper set High
Threshold causes the count to go down. If SLOPE for Channel B is set to 1, the opposite
occurs. The maximum frequency on A that can be counted is 250 kHz, or a minimum of 4
µs between pulses.
• TOTAL A B INHIBIT (A_bInH) (Extended counter) displays Total A as Item #1, where
Application:
flow
meter. Slow down filling at 54 gallons.
Cycle batches automatically with 20 sec
batch total & fill
Use an Extended counter with a
dual relay output board. Apply the flow
nels A & B. Set Input
to “Rate Batch.” Set Batch to count up to
tween batches. Make Item #2 the number
of batches. Set Gate Time to 20 sec. Set
an adaptive moving average filter, which
will apply to rate only, not totals. Set
DecPt1 and DecPt2 to two decimal places
for Items #1 and #3 (Batch Total and Rate).
Scale Item #1 (Batch Total) by entering a
Scale1 of 2.72702 (counts per pulse) and a
Setpoint1 of 55.00, which will serve as the
batch setpoint in gallons. Scale Item #3
ordinates of 2 points
method so that 36.67 pulses/sec will be
played as 60.00 GPM. Set Setpoint2 to
54.00 to activate Relay 2 to slow the fill
counting may be inhibited by a control input on Channel B. If the menu item SLOPE is set
to 0 for Channel B (digit 6), a low input level on B allows counting, and a high input level
inhibits counting. If the SLOPE for Channel B is set to 1, the opposite occurs. The
maximum frequency on A that can be counted is 1 MHz. Overflows are displayed as #2.
(See Total A only)
BATCH CONTROL MODE (_bAtCH)
BATCH CONTROL WITH A 36.67 PULSE/GALLON TURBINE FLOW METER
Fill 55 gallon tanks, measuring flow with a 36.67 pulses/gallon
between cycles. Display
rate to 2 places. Track number of batches.
Solution:
meter signal to Chan
Setpoint1. Use Gate Time as delay be-
(Rate) using the co
Batch control (Extended counter) uses the meter with a dual relay controller board to
control repetitive fill operations. Relay #1 is used as the batch relay. Relay #2 (or Setpoint
#2) can be assigned to another limit, such as pre-warn to slow filling near the setpoint, endof-process, or rate alarm. The same signal is applied to Channels A and B. When digit 6 of
bAtCH (Action after Meter Reset) is set to zero, the following applies:
dis
rate at 54.00 gallons.
•In batch control mode without external resets, the meter waits until the RESET key is
pushed. It then energizes Relay #1 and displays the changing Batch Total. When the
preset value is reached, Relay #1 de-energizes for the duration of the gate time setting.
Relay #1 then re-energizes, the Batch Total resets, and the fill cycle repeats.
• In batch control mode with external resets, pushing the RESET key initiates cycling.
STOPWATCH TIMING, “ON” TIME OF A MACHINE WITH 0.00 HOUR RESOLUTION
Application:
Display daily “on” time of
a machine in hours with 2 decimals. For
Tie a relay across the AC input
to the machine so that the relay closes to
ground when power is applied. Apply the
relay output across both the A & B inputs
so that the voltage is 5V when the contacts
sed. Set
tive trigger slope for A and positive for B.
Under Config, set Display Mode to sec. Set
tes of 2 points scaling method for Item
ated
time). For Item #1, set DecPt1 to 2 places,
set Hi In1 to 3600 (sec) and Hi Rd1 to 1.00
(hrs). For Item #2, set DecPt2 to 0 places,
Grounding an external Gate input for a minimum of 3.33 ms then starts each new fill
cycle by energizing Relay #1 and resetting the Batch Total. Gate time is not used.
Three values are tracked and can be separately displayed by pressing the RESET key: Item
#1, the Batch Total; Item #2, the Grand Total of all batches or Number of Batches (selectable during setup); and Item #3, the Fill Rate.
•Item #1, Batch Total, is the total for that batch. It may be configured to count up from 0 to
a preset, or to count down from a preset to 0. The preset value is placed in SETPT1.
SCALE1 is positive whether counting up or down.
•Item #2, Grand Total, is the sum of previous Batch Totals and the current Batch Total. It
can overflow to exponential format.
•Item #2 (alternate), Number of Batches, is the current count of batches. SCALE1 does
not apply. dECPt1 is set to 1.
•Item #3, Fill Rate, is calculated with a fixed 20 ms (or 1 cycle min) gate time. It may be
displayed as Item #3.
PERIOD MODES
• PERIOD A ONLY (A_OnLy) displays period of Channel A as Item #1.
• PERIOD A B (A__b__) displays period of Ch A as Item #1 and of Ch B as Item #2.
STOPWATCH TIMING, CLOSING TIME OF A RELAY TO 0.001 MSEC RESOLUTION
Application:
Measure the closing time of a
To close the relay, apply the
tive voltage to the relay coil and
to meter Channel A. Wire the relay so that
ed across Channel B when the
watch A to B.” Select a positive trigger
slope for A and a negative trigger slope for
play Mode to sec.
Set Gate Time to 0.01 sec. Select the
points scaling method for
Item #1. Set DecPt1 to 3 places. Set Hi In1
to 1.00000 (sec) and Hi Rd1 to 999.999
relay in msec to 0.001 msec resolution.
Solution:
same posi
0V is appli
contacts are closed. Set Input to “Stop-
B. Under Config, set Dis
coordinates of 2
(msec). Ignore Item #2, which is not used.
•TIME INTERVAL A TO B (A_to_b) measures time between periodic inputs on Channels
A and B. Timing starts when a pulse is applied to Channel A (positive edge if slope A is 0,
negative edge if slope A is 1), and ends when a pulse is applied to Channel B (positive
edge if slope B is 0, negative edge if slope B is 1). Pulse width may be measured by tying
inputs A and B together and selecting a positive or negative edge to start (Slope A) and
the opposite polarity edge to stop (Slope B). If multiple start and stop pulses occur during
the gate time, the displayed value is the average of pulse widths. The value is updated at
the end of each gate time. With a scale factor of 1, one count is one microsecond. Use
Scale Value x Scale Multiplier to set other units of time. The display update rate is set by
Gate time.
•INVERSE TIME INTERVAL (__1/Ab) (Extended counter)
Takes the inverse of time interval for a reading in /second. For example, if the average
time interval for object to travel from point A to point B is 5 seconds, the inverse time
interval would be 0.2/sec. For the average speed of the objects, simply apply a scale
factor equal to the distance separating the two points, such as 7 (inches). Speed would
then be displayed as 7 x 0.2 = 1.4 (inches/sec). For a 6-digit reading, apply a scale
multiplier of 10,000 and move the decimal point.
•STOPWATCH A TO A (A_to_A) measures time between the same positive (or negative)
edge of start and stop pulses applied to Channel A. Single event times may be displayed
as Item #1 in decimal seconds, minutes or hours, or in HH:MM:SS clock format. Time is
reset to 0 when a new start pulse occurs. Accumulated total time may be displayed as
Item #2. With a scale factor of 1, one count is one microsecond. Use Scale Value x Scale
Multiplier to set other units of time. The display update rate is set by Gate time.
•STOPWATCH A TO B(A_to_B) measures time between a start pulse on Channel A and
a stop pulse on Channel B. Timing is the same as for A to A, except that positive or
negative edges may be selected separately for Channels A and B. This allows the pulse
width measurement of single pulses by tying Channels A and B together. One slope is
selected to start timing, and the opposite slope to stop timing.
• INVERSE STOPWATCH TIME A TO A & A TO B (__1/AA & 1/AB) (Extended counter)
Application:
ence to 0.01º resolution between two AC
Use an Extended counter, as
required for phase angle measurement.
conditioner for maximum
sensitivity to catch zero voltage crossings
mize the effects of amplitude jitter.
Apply one AC signal to Channel A and one
180º.” The display will be in degrees. Set a
tes
per sec. Set both trigger slopes to positive.
tes of 2 points scaling method. Set Hi
In1 to 1.00000 (degrees) and Hi Rd1 to
1.00 (degrees). As an alternative, select
ffset scaling method. Then
simply select a scale value of 1.00000 and
Takes the inverse of stopwatch time for a reading in /second. For example, if the travel
time for an object to travel from point A to point B is 5 seconds, the inverse stopwatch
time interval would be 0.2/sec. For the speed of that object, simply multiply by a scale
factor equal to the distance separating the two points, such as 7 (inches). Speed would
then be displayed as 7 x 0.2 = 1.4 (inches/sec). For a 6-digit reading, apply a scale
multiplier of 10,000 and move the decimal point.
DUTY CYCLE MODE (duty_C) (Extended counter)
Measures ON or OFF period of periodic square waves as a percentage of total period
over a gate time which is selectable from 10 ms to 199.99 s. The same signal is applied
to Channels A and B. ON or OFF time is measured between positive and negative edges
of the signal, with averaging over multiple integral periods over the selected gate time.
Apply a scale factor of 1 for readings in percent. Apply a 10 or 100 multiplier and move
the decimal point by 1 or 2 positions for 0.1% or 0.01% resolution.
PHASE ANGLE MODE (PHASE) (Extended counter)
Measures the phase relationship in degrees between two signals with the same period
over a gate time which is selectable from 10 ms to 199.99 s, with averaging over multiple
integral periods over the selected gate time. The two signals are applied to Channels A
and B. For best accuracy, both signals should have the same amplitude. The amplitude
of sinusoidal signals should be larger that 1V, and the trigger level should be set at 12
mV (no jumper at A3 or B3, jumper a at A2 and B2).
The power factor of an AC power system is the ratio of real power in watts (W) divided by
apparent power in volt-amperes (VA). For sinusoidal signals differing by a phase angle θ,
power factor will be cos(θ), which is how the meter computes power factor.
Power Factor readings can range from 1.000 to 0.000 with three decimal places and an
accuracy of 0.1% for sinusoidal signals at 50/60 Hz AC line frequency. Maximum
frequency is 1 kHz. While Power Factor is always positive, the meter artificially assigns a
minus sign to Power Factor for negative phase angles, and it sets Power Factor to 0 for
phase angles greater than 90°.
resolution between two AC voltage waveforms.
Solution:
sign
to catch zero voltage crossings and mini-
to “PHASE sec for 4 display upda
Config to 0200.
used.
Power Factor is stored in the custom curve section of the Extended counter and uses
"PHASE -180+" as the input type. Setting ConFiG to X1XX sets up for Phase Angle.
Setting ConFiG to X2XX enables Power Factor scaling. First set up the unit as a phase
meter and verify that it is working properly. You will need to set the jumpers on the signal
input board for the signal level to be applied to the A and B inputs.
The decimal point is set to xxx.xxx . Scale and Offset are disabled.
Power Factor is displayed as a value from -0 to -1 and +1 to +0, with a discontinuity at -1,
+1 corresponding to zero phase angle. As the display traverses the range from -0 to -1
and +1 to +0, an Output Control Value (OCV) is created that extends from 0 to +2.000
with a continuous positive slope and no discontinuity at zero phase angle.
The first half of OCV is created by assuming the absolute value of the display value from
-0 to -1, and hence becomes 0 to +1.000. The second half of OCV is created by
subtracting the displayed value +1 to 0 from 2.000, and hence becomes +1.000 to
+2.000. While never displayed, OCV is the source value for determining the analog
output, for setpoint comparisons, and for filtering purposes, as it eliminates the discontinuity observed at zero phase angle.
Example of Using OCV of 0 to 2.000 for setting Analog Output
DUTY CYCLE MEASUREMENT TO 0.01% RESOLUTION
Application:
dic pulses as a % of total period with .01%
requires the Extended
counter. Apply the same signal to
Channels A & B. Set Input to “Duty Cycle
(A to B) / A.” The native counts will be in
rcent. For a positive “on” pulse, set
trigger slope to positive for A and negative
tes of 2 points
scaling method. Set Hi In1 to 1.00000
(percent) and Hi Rd1 to 1.00 (percent). As
an alternative, select the scale and offset
ing method. Then simply select a scale
4 mA output is desired for Power Factor of -0.4 (OCV = 0.400).
20 mA output is desired for Power Factor of +0.4 (OCV = 2.000 - 0.4 = 1.600).
Set up as follows: deC.Pt to 111.111, AnSEt to 21, An_Lo to +0.400 (4 mA point), An_Hi
to +1.600 (20 mA point), dEC.Pt as desired to 111.111, 1111.11 or 11111.1
Example of Using OCV of 0 to 2.000 for setting the Alarm Setpoints
It is desired to operate Relay1 when the Power Factor falls outside of ±0.75 display range
(or outside of 0.750 to 1.250 OCV range).
Set up as follows: ConFig to x1xx to take meter out of Power Factor, dEC.Pt to 111.111,
SEtPt1 to 1.000, AL_SEt to 00000, dEUtn1 to 0.250 to activate Relay1 above 1.250 and
below 0.750, dEC.Pt as desired to 111.111, 1111.11 or 11111.1 . Return meter to Power
Factor mode by setting ConFig to x2xx
Measure “on” period of perio-
resolution over a time interval of 100 sec.
Solution: Duty cycle
pe
for B. Select the coordina
scal
value of 1.00000 and a multiplier of 100.
1/RATE MODE FOR TIMING (Extended Counter)
An example of 1/Rate is the time it takes an item takes to travel through an oven at a
measured rate. Like Rate, 1/Rate can be scaled using Scale1 and Offset1. With no offset
and Scale1 set to 1, Rate A for the full analog input range will be displayed as 0-100000,
and 1/A will be displayed as 1000000/A. Both the A and 1/A readings are multiplied by
Scale1 and offset by Offset1. With Scale1 set to 1, A is displayed as 10000, and 1/A is
displayed as 100. With Scale1 set to 2, A is displayed as 20000, and 1/A is displayed as
200. If square root extraction is applied to rate, the rate display A is replaced by √Ā, and
1/A is replaced by 1/√Ā. 1/A does not apply to custom curves.
Scaling may also be done by using the coordinates of 2 points method, which automatically calculates scale and offset for the displayed value when the low and high input
signals and the corresponding desired low and high displayed values are entered.
SETUP OF COUNTERS WITH DUAL CHANNEL PULSE SIGNAL CONDITIONER
_
InPut
rAtE
A__b__
A_OnLy
bAtCH
A_Atot
.
A_btot
.
b
b.
b.
Period
A__b__
A_OnLy
b
b.
b.
b.
If the MENU key does not work, see Section 9 “Enabling & Locking Out Menu Items.”
Menus are dynamic. Menu items will only appear if appropriate for previously made menu
selections. For example, Batch menu items will only appear if “Batch” was selected under
“Rate.” Extended counter items will only appear if “Extended” was selected under “Config.”
Input
Press
Menu
Press Digit
Select Key
__
Rate modes
Channel B (Item #2).
Basic
_
Grand total or number of batches (Item #2). Fill rate
(Item #3).
Channel A (Item #2).
Channel B (Item #2).
_A_+_
(Item #2). Rate B (Item #3).
_A_−−−−_b Difference of rates A and B (Item #1). Rate
A (Item #2). Rate B (Item #3).
_A_._
Extended meter only
(Item #2). Rate B (Item #3).
Press Value Select
Key
Rate for Channel A (Item #1). Rate for
Rate for Channel A only (Item #1).
Batch control mode. Batch total (Item #1).
Rate for Channel A (Item #1). Total for
Rate for Channel A (Item #1). Total for
Sum of rates A & B (Item #1). Rate A
Product of rates A and B (Item #1). Rate A
_A_/_
(Item #2). Rate B (Item #3).
_A/b−−−−1. Draw, rate A / rate B -1 (Item #1). Rate A
Operation of rear connector control inputs 1 & 2.
True = 0V or tied to
digital ground).
False = 5V or open).
_
Span from 0° to 360°. Select for phase
angles centered around 180° (Item #1).
Span from -180° to +180°. Select for phase
angles centered around 0° (Item #1).
On or Off period of square waves as a
percentage of total period (Item #1).
Zero totals at power-on.
1 Restore totals at power-on.
Blank leading zeros.
1 Display leading zeros.
Input scale factor 1 and offset 1.
1 Use coordinates of 2 points method.
Input scale factor 2 and offset 2.
1 Use coordinates of 2 points method.
1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Function Reset*
1 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Meter Hold*
2 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Peak or Valley Display*
3 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = External Gate*
4 1 = Function Reset*, 2 = Meter Hold*
5 1 = Valley Only Display**, 2=Peak Only Display**
6 1 = Function Reset*, 2 = External Gate*
7 1 = Meter Hold**, Peak or Valley Display**
8 1 = Reset Total A**, 2 = Reset Total B**
9 1 = Force Alarm1, 2 = Force Alarm2
A 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Display Blank*
B 1 = Function Reset*, 2 = Display Blank*
C 1 = Meter Hold*, 2 = Display Blank*
D 1 = Peak or Valley Display**, 2 = Display Blank**
E 1 = Display Blank, 2 = External Gate*
F 1 = Display Item #2, 2 = Display Item #3
With 1 and 2 at 5V or open, Display Item #1.
------------------------------------------------------------------* 1 & 2 both at 0V = Meter Reset (can restore
totals).
** 1 & 2 both at 0V for selections 5, 7, 8, D =
Function Reset* (erases all totals).
1 Normal, overload to 999999
2 1 right-hand dummy zero
3 2 right-hand dummy zeros
4 Time display in seconds (not in µsec)
5 Time display in HH.MM.SS format (not in µsec)
6 Remote display (H, K, L commands)
7 Single-value remote display
8 Show 1st string value, slaved to another meter
9 Show 2nd string value, slaved to another meter
A Show 3rd string value, slaved to another meter
B Show 4th string value, slaved to another meter
C Custom Start, Stop, Skip, Show
Basic counter
Extended counter
2 Extended counter, custom curve linearization
Linear rate input.
Square root rate input.
Set to 0.
Display Peak 1 Display Valley
2 Peak (1st push), Valley (2nd push)
_
Gate time*
Time-out*
Batch setup
____0
Item to display
after Meter Reset*
_000.00 _000.00 _000.00
_000.00 _000.00
Select digit to flash.
_000.00 _000.00 _000.00
_000.00 _000.00
Select digit to flash.
_00000
Handling of extra pulses
that overshoot beyond
batch Preset.
_00000
Count direction
Item #1* 2 Item #2*
Item #3*
Select 0 thru 9 for flashing digit to set gate time* in
seconds. Decimal point location is fixed for 10 ms
resolution.
Select 0 thru 9 for flashing digit to set time-out* in
seconds. Decimal point location is fixed for 10 ms
resolution.
Do not count extra pulses in batch total or grand
total. Only add preset values to grand total.
1Count extra pulses in batch total but not in grand
Coordinates of 2 points scaling method if selected under
.Lo_
Low signal
input 1.
Reading at
Lo In1.
.Hi_
High signal
input 1.
.Hi_
Reading at
Hi In1.
.Lo_
Low signal
input 2.
Reading at
Lo In2.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. Move decimal point location
when flashing.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. Decimal point is fixed by
dEC.Pt1.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. Move decimal point location
when flashing.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. Decimal point is fixed by
dEC.Pt1.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. Move decimal point location
when flashing.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. Decimal point is fixed by
dEC.Pt1.
.Hi_
High signal
input 1.
.Hi_
Reading at
Hi In1.
Preset function. Displayed for Total modes
Preset*
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. Move decimal point location
when flashing.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. Decimal point is fixed by
dEC.Pt1.
Select
or
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. dEC.Pt1 is used. When the
meter counts up and reaches the Preset, it reverts to
Offset1. When the meter counts down and reaches
Offset1, it reverts to Preset. Set to 0 for no Preset.
Special curve offset for square root or custom curve linearization if selected under
.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. Decimal point is fixed by
11. PROCESS RECEIVER & TOTALIZER SIGNAL CONDITIONER
Input Range
Jumper Position A1
RATE FROM A 4
-
20 mA OUTPUT FLOW METER
Application:
20 mA flow meter where
der Setup, select the coordinates of 2 points
play of 999999 and filtering. Set the decimal
to
20.0000 and Hi Rd1 to 5.820. Set Gate Time
aging at a display update rate of 4/sec. Also
set a 1.6 sec adaptive moving average filter
This signal conditioner board converts 0-1 mA, 4-20 mA or 0-10 V analog process signals to
a frequency signal, which is then read by the counter main board and processed
mathematically for display of rate, total (time x rate), time based on rate, or batch control.
The board needs to be configured via jumpers for the input signal range. The meter
software recognizes the board and brings up the applicable menu items for it.
Please see further manual pages for the following features: relay output, analog output,
serial communications, and transducer excitation output.
JUMPER SETTINGS
0-10V
0-1 mA
4-20 mA
OPERATING MODES
None
a
b
Display rate in GPM to 3 decimal places from a 44 mA = 0 GPM and 20 mA = 5.820 GPM.
Solution: Set Input to “VF420 A only.” Un-
scaling method. Under Config, select a dis-
point to 3 places. For scaling, set Hi In1
to 0.22 sec, which will provide noise aver-
to process the equivalent of 6 readings.
RATE MODE (Basic Counter)
Rate A accepts 0-1 mA, 4-20 mA or 0-10 V analog signals, as set by jumpers, for display in
engineering units. Scaling is normally done using the coordinates of 2 points method, with
entry of low and high input signals, and the low and high values to be displayed. Scaling can
also be done by entering scale and offset. With 0-1 mA or 0-10 V, the full analog input range
is displayed as 0-100000 with Scale1 at 1 and Offset1 at 0. With 4-20 mA, set an “rd0_in”
offset to 04.000. With 1-5V, set the “rd0_in” offset to 01.000
Measurements are averaged over a gate time, which is programmable from 10 ms to 199.99
TOTAL FROM A 4
-
20 mA OUTPUT FLOW METER
Application:
Solution:
Set Input to “VF420 A A Total,”
which displays Rate as Item #1 & Total as
Item #2. Under dSPyno, select Item #2 to be
displayed after meter reset. Set Gate Time to
dates with
ing. Set DecPt1 to 3 places for
Rate and DecPt2 to 2 places for Total. Under
tes of 2 points
scaling method for Rate. Set Hi In1 to
20.0000 and Hi Rd1 to 5.820. You will need
Total is
calculated as the product of displayed rate
Since our rate is in
units per minute, we have to divide by 60,
mal places.
Enter 1.66667 for Scale2 and a multiplier of
You may also enter a Cutoff such as
0.010 GPM, below which zero offset errors
sec. Selecting a long gate time provides a slower display update rate but superior noise
filtering. Moving average filtering is also available. Square root extraction is selectable un
ConFiG for use with differential pressure flow transducers. Custom curve linearization is
available with the Extended counter.
RATE & TOTAL MODE (Basic Counter)
Display Total from a 4-20 mA flow
meter where 4 mA = 0 and 20 mA = 5.820 GPM.
0.1 sec to provide fast display up
noise averag
Setup, select the coordina
to use scale & offset to scale Total.
and time in seconds.
then multiply by 0.1 for two deci
0.001.
and negative values will not be totalized.
Rate A, Total A allows rate to be displayed as Item #1 and total as Item #2. Scale2 and
Offset2 apply to total. Total is calculated as the product of displayed rate and time in
seconds. Since rate may be displayed in units per second, units per minute, units per hour
or other units, the total must be scaled appropriately. If rate is in units per minute, multiply
the total by 1/60. This is achieved by setting Scale2 to a scale factor of 1.66666 and a
multiplier of 0.01. If rate is in units per hour, multiply the total by 1/3600. This is achieved by
setting Scale2 to a scale factor of 2.77778 and a multiplier of 0.0001. If square root extraction or custom curve linearization have been selected, totalizing will be of the linearized rate
readings.
BATCH CONTROL MODE (_bAtCH) (Extended Counter)
Batch control uses the meter with a dual relay controller board to control repetitive fill
operations. Relay #1 (or Setpoint #1) is used as the batch relay. Relay #2 (or Setpoint #2)
can be assigned to another limit, such as pre-warn to slow filling near the setpoint, end-ofprocess, or rate alarm.
•In batch control mode the meter displaying “Ready”, the meter waits until the RESET
key is pushed, it then energizes Relay #1 and displays the changing Batch Total starting
at “Offset2”. When the setpoint 1 value is reached, Relay #1 de-energizes for the
duration of the “time out” setting. Relay #1 then re-energizes, the Batch Total resets, and
the fill cycle repeats.
• In batch control mode with “external gate”, the meter waits a the end of every cycle
Application:
Fill 55 gallon tanks. Use a
20 mA flow meter where 4 mA = 0 and 20
mA = 39.20 GPM. Slow down filling at 54
gallons. Cycle batches automatically with 20
sec between cycles. Display batch total & fill
ber of
Use an Extended counter with
a dual relay output board. Set Input to “Rate
Batch.” Set Batch to count up to ALARM1, to
use Gate Time as delay between batches,
and to make Item #2 the number of batches.
ime to 20 sec. Set DecPt1 and
DecPt 2 to two decimal places for Items #1
and #3 (Batch Total and Rate). Scale Item
ordinates of 2 points
played
as 39.20 GPM. Scale Item #1 (Batch Total)
tiplier of 0.01. That is because totalizing
ings in gallons every second.
Since our rate is in GPM, we have to divide
to serve as
the batch setpoint in gallons. Set Setpoint2
.00 to activate Relay 2 to slow the fill
until an external gate input is grounded for a minimum of 3.33 ms. This starts a new fill
cycle by energizing Relay #1 and resetting the Batch Total. Gate time is not used.
Three values are tracked and can be separately displayed by pressing the RESET key: Item
#1, the Batch Total; Item #2, the Grand Total of all batches or Number of Batches (selectable during setup); and Item #3, the Fill Rate.
•Item #1, Batch Total, is the total of input pulses for that batch. It may be configured to
count up from 0 to a preset, or to count down from a preset to 0. The preset value is
placed in ALARM1. SCALE1 is positive whether counting up or down.
•Item #2, Grand Total, is the sum of previous Batch Totals and the current Batch Total. It
can overflow to exponential format.
•Item #2 (alternate), Number of Batches, is the current count of batches. SCALE1 does
not apply. dECPt1 is set to 1.
•Item #3, Fill Rate, is calculated with a fixed 20 ms gate time. It may be displayed as Item
#3.
BATCH CONTROL WITH A 4-20 mA OUTPUT FLOW METER
4-
rate to 2 places. Also track num
batches.
Solution:
Set Gate T
#3 (Rate) using the co
method so that 20.0000 mA will be dis
If the MENU key does not work, see Section 9 “Enabling & Locking Out Menu Items.”
Menus are dynamic. Menu items will only appear if appropriate for previously made menu
selections. For example, Batch menu items will only appear if “Batch” was selected under
“Rate.” Extended counter items will only appear if “Extended” was selected under “Config.”
Input
Setup
Press
Menu
Press Digit
Select Key
0-10V full-scale input
VF4-20
4-20 mA full-scale
input
VF_0-1
0-1 mA full-scale input
_000_0
Stored totals
0_0
Leading zeros
_000_0
Scale factor 1 setup
_000_0
Operation of rear connector inputs 1 & 2.
True = logic 1 (0V or tied
to digital ground).
False = 0 (5V or open).
Press Value Select
Key
Rate for Channel A (Item #1).
Basic
Channel A (Item #2).
_
Rate for Channel A (Item #1). Total for
Batch control mode. Batch total (Item #1).
Grand total or number of batches (Item #2). Fill rate
(Item #3).
Extended
1/Rate for Channel A (Item #1).
Zero totals at power-on.
1 Restore totals at power-on.
Blank leading zeros.
1 Display leading zeros.
Input scale factor 1 and offset 1.
1 Use coordinates of 2 points method.
1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Function Reset*
1 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Meter Hold*
2 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Peak or Valley Display*
3 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = External Gate*
4 1 = Function Reset*, 2 = Meter Hold*
5 1 = Valley Only Display**, 2=Peak Only Display**
6 1 = Function Reset*, 2 = External Gate*
7 1 = Meter Hold**, Peak or Valley Display**
8 1 = Reset Total A**, 2 = Reset Total B**
9 1 = Force Alarm1, 2 = Force Alarm2
A 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Display Blank*
B 1 = Function Reset*, 2 = Display Blank*
C 1 = Meter Hold*, 2 = Display Blank*
D 1 = Peak or Valley Display**, 2 = Display Blank**
E 1 = Display Blank, 2 = External Gate*
F 1 = Display Item #2, 2 = Display Item #3
With 1 and 2 at 5V or open, Display Item #1.
------------------------------------------------------------------* 1 & 2 both at 0V = Meter Reset (can restore
totals).
** 1 & 2 both at 0V for selections 5, 7, 8, D =
Function Reset* (erases all totals).
1 Normal, overload to 999999
2 1 right-hand dummy zero
3 2 right-hand dummy zeros
4 Time display in seconds
5 Time display in HH.MM.SS format
6 Remote display (H, K, L commands)
7 Single-value remote display
8 Show 1st string value, slaved to another meter
9 Show 2nd string value, slaved to another meter
A Show 3rd string value, slaved to another meter
B Show 4th string value, slaved to another meter
C Custom Start, Stop, Skip, Show
value.
(avoids totalizing small offsets from 0 rate value
or negative rate values).
1 Totalize all rates (required for bidirectional flow).
Display #
Totalizing
cutoff*
_
Gate time*
Timeout*
____01
PEAK key action
____01
Item to display after
Meter Reset*
_00000 _00000 _00000
_00000 _00000
Select digit to flash.
_000.00 _000.00 _000.00
_000.00 _000.00
Select digit to flash.
_000.00 _000.00 _000.00
_000.00 _000.00
Select digit to flash.
Display Peak
1 Display Valley
2 Peak (1st push), Valley (2nd push)
Item #1*
2 Item #2*
3 Item #3*
Select 0 thru 9 for flashing digits. In A_Atot or Batch
modes, meter will not totalize rate values below this
cutoff to avoid totalizing small offsets from zero.
Select 0 thru 9 for flashing digit to set gate time* in
seconds. Decimal point location is fixed for 10 ms
resolution. This is time over which rate is measured.
Select 0 thru 9 for flashing digit to set timeout* in
seconds. Decimal point location is fixed for 10 ms
resolution. This is time during which batch relay is
de-energized at the end of a batch cycle.
Our quadrature signal conditioner board can be used for quadrature position (with Basic or
Extended main board) or for quadrature rate (with Extended main board). Two quadrature
signals, which are 90º out of phase, are applied to the Channel A and B inputs. Their phase
relationship determines whether the count is up (+) or down (-). A zero index signal may be
applied to Channel Z as a position reference.
Position in engineering units is determined by adding or subtracting transitions, as determined by the signal phase relationship, applying a programmable scale factor to the total,
and adding programmable OFFSET1 to the scaled total. The display update rate is set by a
gate time, which is programmed to 10 ms. When the scaled total reaches a programmable
Preset, it is reset to OFFSET1.
Rate in engineering units is determined by measuring Rate A and Rate B in transitions per
second for Channels A and B, subtracting Rate B from Rate A, and applying a scale factor.
Rate is measured over a gate time, which is programmable from 10 ms to 199.99 sec. Since
one of the two channels may not be measuring any pulses over the gate time, a timeout
from 10 ms to 199.99 sec is also programmable. The meter update rate will never be less
than every timeout. Quadrature rate provides a high resolution, high accuracy display.
A zero index function is available on a separate zero index channel to reset the count to
the expected count when a zero index pulse is detected. For example, if 3000 counts is
expected after three 1000-count revolutions but the current count is 2998 when the zero
index pulse is detected, the count is reset to 3000. Since a wide zero index pulse could
cause a count discrepancy in the region between transitions, the zero index pulse can be
shaped by an AND combination with the A or B channels, as set by jumpers. Please see the
diagram at the top of this page, which shows an AND combination of the zero index
channel, Channel A and Channel B.
To zero the counts at a hard stop, use function reset.
Please see further manual pages for the following features: relay output, analog output,
serial communications, and transducer excitation output.
Note: Letters indicate jumper position. Jumpers are installed on pins adjacent to letters.
Input Type E2 E4 E6 E5
Single-ended (with excitation and zero index)
Differential (with excitation and no zero index)
Differential (with external supply and no zero index)
Differential (with external supply and zero index)
a, c
b
b
b
a, c
b
b
b
a, c
a, c
(differential inputs only)
For long cable runs (> 1000 ft, > 300 m) a a a
A positive, negative B transition (A leads B)
A positive, positive B transition (B leads A)
X1 = positive edge of A input
X2 = positive & negative edges of A input
X4 = positive & negative edges of A & B inputs
Positive
Negative
Zero Index (no ANDing)
Zero Index AND /A
Zero Index AND /B
Zero Index AND A
Zero Index AND B
Zero Index AND /A AND /B
Zero Index AND /A AND B
Zero Index AND A AND /B
Zero Index AND A AND B
The quadrature decoder board generates up (+) and down (-) counts that are arithmetically
totalized on the main counter board and are then displayed. The decoder board has input
circuitry that may be jumpered for single-ended input signals or balanced line driver signals.
It accepts normal A & B quadrature signals and, if present, a zero index signal. The A & B
signals are 90º out of phase, and their phase relationship determine whether Up counts are
added to the total, or Down counts are subtracted from the total.
Since incremental optical encoders may have a different A & B phase relationship to
indicate up and down counting, the board has a jumper E7 (BPOL) on the B signal to allow
selection of the desired phase. With the jumper not installed, Up output pulses are created
when the B signal has a positive transition while the A signal is at a positive level (A leads
B). With the jumper installed, Up output pulses are created when the B signal has a negative transition while the A signal is at a positive level (B leads A). With the opposite phase
shown, the effect of E7 reverses.
A Channel
B Channel
With E7 open, counts up.
The board has jumpers that allow counting by 1, 2 or 4 counts per cycle of the A or B
signals. The edges that are counted are:
X1 = positive transitions of the A signal.
X2 = positive and negative transitions of the A signal.
X4 = positive and negative transitions of both the A and the B signals.
Digital filtering is provided for the A & B signals to reduce the probability of noise providing
false counts.
Some optical encoders create a zero index signal once per revolution that indicates when
the encoding wheel is at its zero position. Each time this signal is created, the total count
should be a multiple of the number of counts per revolution of the coding wheel. If this
feature is enabled in the counter, the counter checks to see if total counts are an exact
multiple of the counts per revolution. If so, it does nothing, and if not, it changes the total to
the closest exact multiple. The counts per revolution are entered into the counter via the
menu item Pulses. From 0 to 59,999 pulses may be entered. If X2 or X4 counting is enabled
on the board, the value entered into Pulses should be the counts (or pulses) per revolution
of the encoder multiplied by this factor of X2 or X4. If Scale is a factor other than 1, include it
as a multiplying factor when determining the value of Pulses to enter. Do not include the
value of OFFSET1.
Example:
If the encoder produces 256 cycles per revolution, X2 counting is selected by a jumper on
the board and from the front panel Menu of the counter, SCALE1 is set to 3, and OFFSET1
is set to 100, then set PULSES = 256 x 2 x 3 = 1536 from the front panel menu.
The zero index channel has the same digital filtering as the A & B channels. It contains a
Polarity jumper that allows selection of either a positive or negative zero index signal. It also
contains two Control inputs, C1 and C2 that control the ANDing of the zero index signal with
the Channel A and Channel B signals. See “Zero Index Setup” below.
The Item indicator light (center right) may be used to determine the location of the Zero
Index. This indicator is lighted while the zero index signal is being received. The zero index
signal must be jumpered for the correct polarity. If, during encoder motion, the indicator is
on more than it is off, it is likely that the zero index signal is jumpered for the wrong polarity.
If so, add a Polarity jumper to switch E8, position C. If it already has a jumper, remove it.
From the menu, a value may be entered for Offset1. As explained below under “Mechanical
Zero”, OFFSET1 allows a mechanical zero position different from the zero index position.
The displayed value is the sum of the following:
1. The total bidirectional counts from the optical encoder since the last counter reset or
function reset.
2. The correction factor from the last zero index correction calculation.
3. OFFSET1
Example:
Suppose that the encoder contains 30 pulses per revolution and that X1 counting is used.
Further suppose that when the mechanics are at their 0 position, the zero index is at 10,
OFFSET 1 = 10, and the counter is reset when the encoder is at the 5 position.
Reset
v Position 0 5 10 20 30 40 50
Index ^^ Internal Total 0 5 15 25 35 45
Correction 0 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5
OFFSET 10 10 10 10 10 10
Once the index point has been passed, the display matches the position. Prior to that, the
display is in error.
When the counter is displaying Quadrature Total and the Total is reset using the Reset &
Peak buttons (Function Reset), the internal Total is set to zero, but the zero index correction
is not affected. This results in a display of the correction value plus OFFSET1. To zero the
internal Total and the correction value, the counter must be reset using the Reset & Menu
buttons (Meter Reset). This results in a display of OFFSET1.
The relationship between the zero index correction signal and the Channel A & B signals
varies by encoder model and by manufacturer. To accommodate this variation, the Quadrature board has control jumpers and selectable outputs that provide ANDing of the zero index
signal with all possible combinations of the Channel A & B signals.
Consider a typical encoder model that produces the waveforms shown below. Assume that
X4 counting is selected. The count increases or decreases with each A & B transition and
remains steady between transitions. The counts shown below the waveforms represent the
effect of the zero index correction ZI if no ANDing is used. Note the difference in count in the
regions between transitions when counting up and then counting down. The zero index
correction is made on the leading edge transition of the zero index signal. When counting
down, the leading edge is the trailing edge of the signal shown below because time is
increasing from right to left.
A Channel
B Channel
Zero Index Pulse
Up Counts
Down Count
Up Region
Down Region
-3
-6
-2
-5
-3-2-1
-5
-4
-1
-4
0
1
-3-2
0
2
1
-3-2-10
5
5
Change
5
4
4
0
3
4
34
3
-1
2
3
It follows that a wide zero index signal causes a discrepancy in the count in the regions
between transitions when counting up and counting down. To correct this situation, AND the
zero index signal with the A & B channel signals. Assume for this example the zero index is
ANDed with the inverse of A (/A) and the inverse of B (/B) to produce ZIY as shown below.
By ANDing the zero index signal with the A & B channels, there is no regional discrepancy
Jumper Position
E8
Jumper Position
E10
E8
between counting up and counting down.
There are 2 control signals, C1 and C2, and 3 outputs, ZI, ZIX and ZIY. These may be
jumpered to provide 8 selections of ANDed signals or the zero index signal without ANDing.
Zero Index Polarity
Positive
Negative
Zero Index ANDing
Zero Index (no ANDing)
Zero Index AND /A
Zero Index AND /B
Zero Index AND A
Zero Index AND B
Zero Index AND /A AND /B
Zero Index AND /A AND B
Zero Index AND A AND /B
Zero Index AND A AND B
The manufacture's data sheet for the optical encoder will show the position and width of the
zero index signal with respect to the A channel and B channel signals. Selection of one of
the above combinations depends on that relationship and the polarity of the channel A & B
signals when the mechanical position is zero. Be sure to take into account the selected
phase relationship determined by the presence of or absence of jumper E7-a (BPOL).
Jumper E7-a is selected to cause the display to count in the proper direction. If jumper E7 is
in place, the channel B signal will have the opposite polarity from the channel B output of
the encoder.
C
a
a
a
a
b
b
b
b
c
None
-
a
b
a, b
a
b
a, b
MECHANICAL ZERO
By using the Counter’s OFFSET1 value, it is possible to place the mechanical
zero (zero counter reading) at some point other than the location of the zero
index. The following technique describes how to accomplish this.
1. Set the E8 & E10 jumpers as described above to produce the desired Zero Index signal.
2. Set OFFSET1 = 0.
3. Reset the counter (counter reset).
4. Rotate the optical encoder in the positive direction until the reading jumps to zero at the
zero index point (Item indicator lights).
5. Reverse the direction of rotation until the desired zero mechanical position is reached.
6. Note the reading and enter that reading into OFFSET1 using the opposite polarity of the
display.
7. Reset the counter, and it will display the OFFSET1 value because the internal total
counter = 0 and the correction = 0. The position of the encoder when the counter is
8. Rotate the optical encoder past the zero index point to set the internal correction.
9. Return to the desired zero mechanical position and verify a zero reading.
This completes the procedure. If the encoder is rotated back to mechanical zero, it should
read zero. Note: Any time the counter is powered up or reset, the optical encoder should be
rotated past the zero index point one time to set the internal correction
If a zero index signal is not available from the encoder, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove any E10 jumpers to eliminate the Zero Index signal.
2. Set OFFSET1 = 0.
3. Adjust the optical encoder to the mechanical zero position and with it in this position,
reset the counter.
SETUP SUMMARY
1. Set the input signal jumpers.
A. For single-ended signals such as TTL or CMOS, use jumpers c of E2, E4 and E6 and
jumper a of E6. Input signals are applied as follows:
Channel A, P5-1X (AH)
Channel B, P5-3Y (BH)
Channel Z, P5-5Z (ZH) Zero Index
Ground, P5-6Z
If an excitation voltage is required, use jumper a of E2 and jumper a of E4.
B. For differential line driver or balanced input signals, use jumper b for E2, E4 and E6. If
120 ohm line termination resistors are desired, place jumpers E1, E3 and E5.
2. Set the correct counting direction by placing or omitting the Channel B polarity jumper
E7.
3. Choose X1, X2 or X4 counting and omit a and b of E9 for X1, place a of E9 for X2 or
place b of E9 for X4. Determine the scale factor to be used by the counter and set
SCALE1 to this value using the counter Menu. Most often it will be set to 1.00000 with a
multiplier of 1.
4. If the Zero Index is to be used, do the following:
A. Temporarily place jumper c of E10 and rotate the encoder while watching the Item
indicator of the display. If it is OFF most of the time, the Z polarity is correct. If it is ON
most of the time, the Z polarity is incorrect, so add jumper c of E8 if it is missing, or
remove jumper c of E8 if it is in place.
B. From the manufacturer's specifications for the encoder showing the relationship of the
Zero Index signal to the Channel A and Channel B signals, determine from the table
above the desired positions of jumpers a and b of E8 and a, b or c of E10. If not used
here, remove jumper c of E10 that was placed for the test in A. above.
C. From the manufacture's specifications for the encoder, determine the number of cycles
per revolution. Multiply this by 1, 2, or 4 depending on the selection of X1, X2 or X4
counting and multiply that result by the counter scale factor. Put the final result in the
counter Menu item, PULSES.
5. Follow the procedure outlined above under the heading MECHANICAL ZERO.
Grayhill & Oak-Grigsby: CW rotation. No Zero Index.
90-270 deg
QUADRATURE RATE
Rate and direction may also be displayed using an extended version of the counter. Using
quadrature to determine rate not only has the advantage of displaying direction but also
eliminates errors due to vibration and jitter that cause erroneous readings in standard rate
meters. The meter uses A-B to display quadrature rate. Scale 1 is used to set A to the
proper value and scale 2 is set to identical values. Rate (I1) is the difference between
Channel A and Channel B.
1 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Meter Hold*
2 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Peak or Valley Display*
3 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = External Gate*
4 1 = Function Reset*, 2 = Meter Hold*
5 1 = Valley Only Display**, 2=Peak Only Display**
6 1 = Function Reset*, 2 = External Gate*
7 1 = Meter Hold**, Peak or Valley Display**
8 1 = Reset Total A**, 2 = Reset Total B**
9 1 = Force Alarm1, 2 = Force Alarm2
A 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Display Blank*
B 1 = Function Reset*, 2 = Display Blank*
C 1 = Meter Hold*, 2 = Display Blank*
D 1 = Peak or Valley Display**, 2 = Display Blank**
E 1 = Display Blank, 2 = External Gate*
------------------------------------------------------------------* 1 & 2 both at 0V = Meter Reset (can restore
totals).
** 1 & 2 both at 0V for selections 5, 7, 8, D =
Function Reset* (erases all totals).
Configuration
Display
Zero index
pulses*
_
Gate time*
__0000 Display mode
__0000 Counter type
__0000 Square root
__0000 V-to-F batch
____01 Response to
PEAK
pushbutton
____01 Item #
_00000 _00000 _00000
_00000 _00000
Select digit to flash.
_000.00 _000.00 _000.00
_000.00 _000.00
Select digit to flash.
Normal, overload to exponential format
1Normal, overload to 999999
Normally select 1, required for Preset function. See
dual signal conditioner for other available modes.
Basic counter (use for quadrature total)
1Extended counter
Set to 0.
Set to 0.
Peak
1 Valley
2 Peak (1st push), Valley (2nd push)
Set to 1 (ignored for Quadrature Total).
Select 0 thru 9 for flashing digit to set zero index
pulses. This should pulses per revolution x edges
per pulse (1, 2 or 4) x scale factor.
Select 0 thru 9 for flashing digit to set the display
update rate from 10 ms to 199.99 s.
1.11111
Decimal pt1
Decimal point flashes.
Scale and Offset scaling method if selected under
.00000 0.00000 0.00000
Scale
Factor 1
0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
Select the digit to flash
for the Scale Value, then
press one more time
for the Scale Multiplier.
1.1111111.1111111.1111111.1111111.1111111.
Press to shift decimal point.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. This will set the Scale Value*
from -9.99999 to 9.99999 with a fixed decimal point.
Then press to select a value from 0.00001 to
100000 in decade steps for the Scale Multiplier.
Scale Factor = Scale Value x Scale Multiplier.
Offset 1
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. dEC.Pt1 is used for decimal
point.
Coordinates of 2 points scaling method if selected under
.Lo_
Low signal
input 1.
Reading at
Lo In1.
.Hi_
High signal
input 2.
.Hi_
Reading at
Hi In2.
Preset*
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. Move decimal point location
when flashing.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. dEC.Pt1 is used for decimal
point.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. Move decimal point location
when flashing.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. Decimal point is fixed by
dEC.Pt1.
Select
thru 9 for flashing first digit and 0 thru 9 for
other flashing digits. dEC.Pt1 is used. When the
meter counts up and reaches the Preset, it reverts to
Offset1. When the meter counts down and reaches
Offset1, it reverts to Preset. Set to 0 for no Preset.
_
Time base calibration Not applicable to Total. Do not change value!
Option-dependent menu items
DEUn4b Menu items related to alarm setup These will only appear if a relay board is
detected. If so, please see Section 14.
or An_
Menu items
related to analog output. These will only appear if a single or dual analog output board is
detected. If so, please see Section 15.
_
_1 _
_2 _
_
_4 Menu items related to
. These will
only appear if an RS232 or RS485 I/O board is detected. If so, please see Section 16.
Menu lockout items
_
_
_
_
_
Menu items used to enable or lock out (hide) other menu
items. Loc menu items may be locked out by a hardware jumper. Please see Section 9.
If the MENU key does not work, see Section 9 “Enabling & Locking Out Menu Items.”
Input
Setup
Press
Menu
Press Digit
Select Key
_
Basic meter _
Press Value Select
Key
Quadrature total
Quadrature
Extended_
_00000 Not applicable
_00000 Leading zeros
_ Quadrature rate
Set to zero.
Blank leading zeros.
1 Display leading zeros.
_00000 Scaling Method 1
Input scale factor 1 and offset 1
1 Use coordinates of 2 points method
_00000 Scaling Method 2 Make the same as Scaling Method 1
_00000
Operation of rear connector inputs 1 & 2.
True = logic 1 (0V or tied
to digital ground).
False = 0 (5V or open).
1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Function Reset*
1 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Meter Hold*
2 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Peak or Valley Display*
3 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = External Gate*
4 1 = Function Reset*, 2 = Meter Hold*
5 1 = Valley Only Display**, 2=Peak Only Display**
6 1 = Function Reset*, 2 = External Gate*
7 1 = Meter Hold**, Peak or Valley Display**
8 1 = Reset Total A**, 2 = Reset Total B**
9 1 = Force Alarm1, 2 = Force Alarm2
A 1 = Meter Reset*, 2 = Display Blank*
B 1 = Function Reset*, 2 = Display Blank*
C 1 = Meter Hold*, 2 = Display Blank*
D 1 = Peak or Valley Display**, 2 = Display Blank**
E 1 = Display Blank, 2 = External Gate*
F 1 = Display Item #2, 2 = Display Item #3
With 1 and 2 at 5V or open, Display Item #1.
------------------------------------------------------------------* 1 & 2 both at 0V = Meter Reset (can restore
totals).
** 1 & 2 both at 0V for selections 5, 7, 8, D =
Function Reset* (erases all totals).
__0000 Display mode
Configuration
Normal, overload to exponential format 1Normal, overload to 999999
Normally select 1, required for Preset function. See
dual signal conditioner for other available modes.
Select the digit to flash
for the Scale Value, then
press one more time
for the Scale Multiplier.
00000 000000 000000
000000 000000 000000
Select digit to flash.
Select
other flashing digits. This will set the Scale Value*
from -9.99999 to 9.99999 with a fixed decimal point.
Then press to select a value from 0.00001 to
100000 in decade steps for the Scale Multiplier.
Scale Factor = Scale Value x Scale Multiplier.
Select
other flashing digits. Use dEC.Pt1 to set the decimal
point.
With a Basic counter main board and a serial interface board, the counter can operate as a
6-digit serial input meter (or remote display) to display serial data received from a computer or
PLC, or act as a slave display to another meter, counter or timer with a serial output. A signal
conditioner board is not required, but will not interfere with remote display operation if installed.
The serial I/O interface can be provided by any of the following:
• RS232 board: single RJ11 connector for point-to-point communications.
• USB Board: Single standard USB connector for point-to-point communications.
• USB-to-RS485 board: USB connector for connection to PC plus RJ11 connector for 4-wire
(full duplex) RS485 communications to up to 31 meters on an RS485 bus.
•RS485 board with two RJ11 connectors in parallel for multipoint communications with
2-wire (half duplex) or 4-wire (full duplex) connection.
•RS485 board with two RJ45 connectors in parallel for multipoint communications with
2-wire (half duplex) or 4-wire (full duplex) connection.
• Ethernet board: RJ45 connector for standard Ethernet cable to a local area network.
• Ethernet-to-RS485 board: RJ45 connector for standard Ethernet cable to a local area net-
work plus RJ11 connector for 2-wire (half duplex) or 4-wire (full duplex) RS485 communications to up to 31 meters on an RS485 bus.
Slave display operation to the RS232 output of another meter requires that the jumper h be
installed on the RS232 board of the slave meter. Also required is a reversing phone cable,
where the wire colors of the two connectors are reversed from left to right. For more information, please see the Serial Communications Options Section 16 of this manual or the
Jumper Settings sections of the Custom ASCII Protocol Serial Communications Manual.
With an optional dual or quad relay output board (contact or solid state relays), the serial
input meter can provide remote alarm or control capability. The meter can be programmed so
that the relays respond to the displayed reading or to received control characters. For setup
information, please see the Dual & Quad Relay Output Options Section 14 of this manual.
With an optional single or dual analog output board, the serial input meter can provide
isolated, scalable 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V or -10 to +10V analog outputs which track the
displayed reading, thereby serving as a serial-to-analog converter. For setup information,
please see the Analog Output Option Section 15 of this manual.
Front panel setup required for serial input meter (or remote display) operation is shown on
the next page. Two items require special explanation:
• The first digit under ConFig should to be set to a value 6 thru C. If no signal conditioner
board is detected, the meter defaults to setting 6, where H, L, K commands are enabled. H
means display the remote data only. K means that the received value is stored as Item #3,
to become the source for alarm comparisons and analog output. L means both H and K. In
slave mode, the remote meter can display any of up to four data Items (or string values),
such as Sum of Rates A & B (Item #1), Rate A (Item #2), or Rate B (Item #3).
• A timeout ti_Out can be set to a value from 10 ms to 199.99 sec. This is how long a serial
reading will be displayed in the absence of a new serial input. If timeout is set to 0, the
display will persist indefinitely in the absence of a new input.
Additional programmable features of the serial input meter are detailed in the “Command
SEtuP
F
ConFiG
6
.
ti_Out
.
Mode for Remote Display Operation of Counter / Timer” and “Data Formats” sections of the
Custom ASCII Protocol Serial Communications Manual. In particular, Mode 12 (hex C), which
is invoked by setting the first digit under ConFIG to C, allows extraction of data from an ASCII
string that contains multiple data values or non-numeric characters. This mode can accommodate selected Start and Stop characters. Any number of characters between the Start
character and the data can be masked OFF. Up to 8 display characters (including sign and
decimal point) can be masked ON. Any number of characters between the last displayed
character and the Stop character can be masked OFF.
Instrument Setup software is required to set up parameters for the Remote Display in Mode 12
(hex C). This software is downloadable from our website.
SELECTED FRONT PANEL SETUP ITEMS FOR SERIAL INPUT METER (not consecutive)
If the MENU key does not work, see Section 9 “Enabling & Locking Out Menu Items.”
Press
Setup
Configuration
Time-out
Menu
.SEr 1.
Press Digit
Select Key
_000_0
Control inputs 1 and 2
__0000 Display mode
_000.00 _000.00 _000.00
_000.00 _000.00
Select digit to flash.
__000UBaud rate
Fixed parameters:
No parity, 8 data bits,
1 stop bit
Press Value Select
Key
1 = Tare enable, 2 = Tare
Control input 1 must be at 0V or grounded for
Tare to operate.
Remote display (H, K, L commands)
7 Single-value remote display
8 Show 1st string value, slaved to another meter
9 Show 2nd string value, slaved to another meter
A Show 3rd string value, slaved to another meter
B Show 4th string value, slaved to another meter
C Custom Start, Stop, Skip, Show characters
Select 0 thru 9 for flashing digit to set time-out in
seconds. Decimal point location is fixed for 10 ms
resolution.
__158 Select 0 through 9 for flashing digit. Address
range is 1 to 247.
56
14. DUAL & QUAD RELAY OUTPUT OPTIONS
Press Alarms
3950.00
3950.00
3950.00
3950.00
3000.24
An optional relay board may be installed in the
meter main board at plug position P2, adjacent
to the power supply board. Four board versions
are available: 2 or 4 relays, contact or solid state.
Once installed, the relay board is recognized by
the meter software or PC-based Instrument Setup software, which will bring up the appropriate
menu items for the type of board. These menu
items will not be brought up if a relay board is not
detected. Menu selections for relays 3 and 4 will
not be brought up if the dual relay board is detected. All relay boards offer a choice of
operating modes: normally off or on, latched or non-latched, split hysteresis, deviation band,
alarm based on filtered or unfiltered signal, and selectable number of readings in alarm zone
for alarm. The source compared to the setpoint may be the displayed item or a non-displayed
item. Please see the Glossary at the end of this manual for an explanation of special terms.
VIEWING & CHANGING SETPOINTS
The (Alarms) key can be used to step through and view setpoints while the meter continues to make conversions and performs setpoint control. If the (Peak) key is pressed while
a setpoint is displayed, conversion stops and the setpoint can be changed. After pressing ,
you have 30 seconds, or the meter reverts to the normal display. To view setpoints, menu item
Loc4, digit 4, must have been set to 0. To change setpoints, menu item Loc2, digit 6, must
have been set to 0.
Key
Press (Alarms)
to display Alarm 1
setpoint.
Press (Alarms)
to display Alarm 2
setpoint.
Press (Alarms)
to display Alarm 3
setpoint.
Press (Alarms)
to display Alarm 4
setpoint.
Press (Alarms) again. Meter will reset and display the current reading.
Press Digit
Select Key
3950.00
Current setpoint 1 value blinks, and
Alarm 1 LED indicator lights. Press
to select a digit, which will blink.
3950.00
Current setpoint 2 value blinks, and
Alarm 2 LED indicator lights. Press
to select a digit, which will blink.
3950.00
Current setpoint 3 value blinks, and
Alarm 3 LED indicator lights. Press
to select a digit, which will blink.
3950.00
Current setpoint 4 value blinks, and
Alarm 4 LED indicator lights. Press
to select a digit, which will blink.
Press Value Select
Key
3050.00
To change setpoint 1 value,
press to change selected
blinking digits.
3050.00
To change setpoint 2 value,
press to change selected
blinking digits.
3050.00
To change setpoint 3 value,
press to change selected
blinking digits.
3050.00
To change setpoint 4 value,
press to change selected
blinking digits.
Alarm operates at and
above setpoint (active
high) or at and below
setpoint (active low).
(see Glossary)
00000
Hysteresis mode or band
deviation mode
(see Glossary)
0000
Number of consecutive
readings in alarm zone to
cause an alarm
AL1 active high AL2 active high
1 AL1 active low AL2 active high
2 AL1 disabled AL2 active high
3 AL1 active high AL2 active low
4 AL1 active low AL2 active low
5 AL1 disabled AL2active low
6 AL1 active high AL2 disabled
7 AL1 active low AL2 disabled
8 AL1 disabled AL2 disabled
AL1 band deviation AL2 band deviation
1 AL1 split hysteresis AL2 band deviation
2 AL1 band deviation AL2 split hysteresis
3 AL1 split hysteresis AL2 split hysteresis
4 No deviation or hysteresis on menu
5 AL1 span hysteresis AL2 band deviation
6 AL1 span hysteresis AL2 split hysteresis
7 AL1 span hysteresis AL2 span hysteresis
After 1 reading
1 After 2 readings 5 After 32 readings
2 After 4 readings 6 After 64 readings
3 After 8 readings 7 After 128 readings
1 AL3 active low AL4 active high
2 AL3 disabled AL4 active high
3 AL3 active high AL4 active low
4 AL3 active low AL4 active low
5 AL3 disabled AL4 active low
6 AL3 active high AL4 disabled
7 AL3 active low AL4 disabled
8 AL3 disabled AL4 disabled
Two versions of an analog board may be installed in the meter at rear panel jack position J4,
adjacent to the signal conditioner board. Once installed, this board is recognized by the meter,
which will bring up the appropriate menu items for it. These will not be brought up if an analog
output board is not installed.
A single analog output version can be configured for unipolar 4-20 mA current, 0-20 mA
current or 0-10V voltage, or bipolar -10 to +10V voltage (with a 20V voltage swing). Unipolar or
bipolar operation is selected by a jumper.
A dual analog output version can be configured for two unipolar outputs, which can each be
4-20 mA, 0-20 mA or 0-10V. Current or voltage output is selected at each connector.
Unipolar current or voltage: Jumper
Bipolar -10 to +10 voltage: Jumper b
With either board, current or voltage output is selected at the connector and in the Menu. The
low analog output (0 mA, 4 mA, 0V, or -10V) may be set to correspond to any low displayed
reading _An_Lo. The high analog output (20 mA, 0V or 10V) may be set to correspond to any
high displayed reading _An_Hi. The meter will then apply a straight line fit between these two
end points to provide an analog output scaled to the meter reading. The decimal point location
is fixed by the dEC.Pt1 selection.
The analog outputs are sourcing. Do not put an external voltage source in series
with the analog outputs, or you will burn out the analog output board.
KEYSTROKES FOR SETUP OF SINGLE ANALOG OUTPUT BOARD
If the MENU key does not work, see Section 9 “Enabling & Locking Out Menu Items.”
Press Menu
Key
Analog Output Setup.
Press until AnSEt is
displayed.
00
Calibration output
selection.
Press Digit Select
Key
No jumpers, only selections at the connectors.
Press Value Select
Key
0-20 mA current output
1 0-10V voltage output
2 4-20 mA current output
3 -10V to+10V voltage output
A serial communications board may be connected to the meter main board at plug position
P13 (middle position). Available boards are RS232, RS485 (with dual RJ11 connectors),
RS485 Modbus (with dual RJ45 connectors), USB, USB-to-RS485 converter, Ethernet, and
Ethernet-to-RS485 converter. The dual connectors of RS485 boards are wired in parallel to
allow daisy chaining of addressable meters without use of a hub. Three serial communication
protocols are selectable for all serial boards: Custom ASCII, Modbus RTU, and Modbus ASCII.
A USB-to-RS485 converter board or an Ethernet-to-RS485 converter board allows a meter
to be interfaced to a computer and be the device server for a network of up to 31 other meters
on an RS485 bus, while itself retaining all capabilities of a meter. The remote meters need to
be equipped with our RS485 digital interface board with dual 6-pin RJ11 jacks, not our RS485
digital interface with dual 8-pin RJ45 jacks. The dual 6-pin RJ11 jacks on the RS485 board are
wired in parallel to allow multiple meters to be daisy-chained using 6-wire data cables with no
need for hand-wiring or an RS485 hub. The outer two wires are used for ground.
Use 6-wire, straight-through data cables, not 4-wire telephone cables or crossover cables,
all the way from the device server to the last device on the RS485 bus. Connect ATX to ATX,
BTX to BTX, etc., with no crossover as you go from device to device.
To connect a meter with a USB board to a Windows PC, use a USB cable with Type A and
Type B connectors. Upon first connection, your computer may display “Found new Hardware”
and automatically download and install the required USB driver from the Internet. If installation
is not automatic, download the driver file (with a name like CDM v2.10.00 WHQL Certified.zip)
from http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. Unzip it into its own directory, and point to that
directory as the location of the driver. You will need to use Device Manager (accessible from
Control Panel) to determine the com port. Go down the device list and click on Ports (COM &
LPT) and USB serial port (com #). Note the com port # for use with communications to your
meter, then exit Control Panel. If you later need to change the Com port, right-click on USB
serial port (com #), then on Properties, Port settings, and Advanced. Change port to the
desired number, click OK, then exit Control Panel.
To connect a meter with an Ethernet board to a computer, see our separate Ethernet
Manual, which covers our Node Manager Software. This Windows-based application runs on a
host computer and is used to configure our Ethernet Nodes. It automatically discovers all
Nodes on a LAN or WAN, plus any devices connected to Server Nodes via an RS485 bus. It is
used to configure each Node, such as setting communication parameters, naming the Node
and associated devices, entering email addresses for alarm notification and data requests,
selecting the Node's time zone for time-stamping of emails and streaming data, and upgrading
firmware. Once configuration data has been stored in flash memory of all Nodes, Node
Manager Software can be closed. Node resident web server software is also provided.
Three isolated transducer excitation output levels are available from the power supply
board. These are selectable via jumpers b, c, d, e, f in the upper right of the board, as
illustrated. In addition, the board provides three jumper positions for special features. The
same jumper locations apply to the universal power supply (85-264 Vac or 90-300 Vdc) and
to the low voltage power supply (12-32 Vac or 10-48 Vdc).
1. Letters indicate jumper position. Jumpers are installed on pins adjacent to letters.
5 Vdc ±5%, 100 mA max
10 Vdc ±5%, 120 mA max
24 Vdc ±5%, 50 mA max
2. SELECTION OF OTHER JUMPERS
Jumper a - Front panel menu lockout, locked when installed. See Section 9.
Jumper g – Sets P1-4 to be a +5V, 50 mA power output when installed.
Jumper h – Sets P1-4 to be Control Input 2 when installed (factory default).
Instrument Setup software is a PC program which is much easier to learn than front panel
programming. It is of benefit whether or not the meter is connected to a PC. With the meter
connected to a PC, it allows uploading, editing and downloading of setup data, execution of
commands under computer control, listing, plotting and graphing of data, and computer
prompted calibration. With the meter unconnected to a PC, it provides quick selection of
jumper locations and a printable display of menu selections for front panel setup.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Under Windows 7 or 8, first set User Account Control (UAC) to “Never Notify” so that the
software can write files. Download IS2*.exe onto your PC from our website. Double-click on
the downloaded file to unzip it into a directory, such as c:\temp. Within that directory,
double-click on setup.exe, which will install the software on your PC.
PREREQUISITES FOR CONNECTED USE
1) PC with an available RS232 or USB port.
2) Meter to be set up.
3) RS232 or USB board in the meter. This board can be removed following meter setup.
4) RJ11-to-DB9 cable from the meter to a PC
RS232 com port, or a USB cable to a PC USB
port (see Section 1, Ordering Guide).
5) Instrument Setup software.
ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATIONS
Connect the meter and PC. Apply power to the meter. Be sure that the meter is in Run
Mode, not Setup Mode. To start the software from Windows, click on Start => Programs =>
IS2 => IS2. Click on RS232 => Establish. The program will temporarily set the selected Com
port to the required baud rate, parity, data bits and stop bit. Once communications have
been established, click on Main Menu. The software will sense the type of meter and
installed boards, but it cannot sense jumpers positions nor set jumpers for you. If the
computer is not connected to a meter, select Counter/Timer and Series 2.
A setup file can be retrieved from the meter (Counter => Get Setup), be edited (View => Setup), be saved to disk (File => Save Setup), be retrieved from disk (File => Open Setup),
and be downloaded into one or multiple meters (Counter => Put Setup). Downloading of
setup files from a PC can be a major time saving when multiple counters have to be set up
in the same way.
You will find that Instrument Setup software is very user friendly, with separate tabselectable windows for Input+Display, Scaling, Filter, Relay Alarms, Communications,
Analog Out, and Lockouts. If the required hardware, such as the analog output board, is not
sensed, the corresponding tab will be grayed out.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES WHEN CONNECTED
•The Commands pull-down menu allows you to perform Reset functions, to enter nume-
rical values into the meter, and to retrieve numerical values from the meter (Items 1, 2, 3,
Peak, Valley).
•The Readings pull-down menu provides three formats to display meter data on the PC
monitor. Use the Pause and Continue buttons to control the timing of data collection, then
press Print for a hardcopy record on your PC printer.
- List presents the latest readings in a 20-row by 10-column table. Press Pause at any
time to freeze the display. This is one method to capture peak readings.
- Plot generates a plot of readings vs. time in seconds. It effectively turns the DPM-PC
combination into a printing digital oscilloscope.
- Graph generates a histogram, where the horizontal axis is the reading and the vertical
axis is the number of occurrences of readings. The display continually resizes itself as
the number of readings increases.
• The Jumpers pull-down menu shows board jumper corresponding to specific user selec-
tions.
• The Calibration pull-down menu allows easy frequency calibration of the quartz crystal.
Simply apply a known calibration frequency up to 1 MHz to Channel A of the dual channel
signal conditioner board, type in the frequency value in Hz, and press Enter.
METER SETUP WITH AN UNCONNECTED PC
Instrument Setup software is also of benefit when the
PC is not connected to a meter.
Upon launching the software, click on None for
Communications, then on Counter/Timer and Series
2. Click on File => Default Setup to retrieve a default
setup file from disk, or on File => Open Setup to
retrieve a previously saved setup file from disk.
To enter new setup information, click on View => Setup, then make your screen selections as if you
were connected to a meter. Tabs will be grayed out if
you have not selected the required hardware under
the Input+Display tab. When done, press on Main Menu, then on View => Menu. The selections made
under Setup will now be shown in the form of the
required front panel programming sequence, where
each row corresponds to a menu item selected by
the key, and the seven data columns correspond
to values entered via the and keys.
Click on any step in the sequence to bring up a
detailed help window.
Click on Print for a hardcopy, which you can then
use as an instruction sheet to program your meter
via its front panel.
Click on Main Menu => File => Save Setup As to
save your setup to disk and have an electronic
record.
Curve.exe is a DOS-based, executable PC
program used to set up an Extended meter
so that the readings have a user-defined,
non-linear relationship with the input signal.
For example, it allows a meter to correct for
non-linearity of transducers, or to display
volume from pressure at the bottom of an
irregularly shaped tank. The linearizing parameters are downloaded into non-volatile
memory of the meter. The curve fitting algorithm is uses quadratic segments of varying length and curvature, and provides diagnostics to
estimate curve fitting errors. The program is self-prompting, avoiding the need for a manual.
PREREQUISITES
1) PC-compatible computer with an available RS232 or USB port.
2) Extended meter*.
3) A serial communication board in the meter. This board can be removed following meter setup.
4) A suitable cable to connect the meter to a PC.
5) Curve.exe software (downloadable at no charge).
GETTING STARTED
Download curve.exe into the same directory that will contain your data files, such as
c:\curves. Set the meter to custom curve linearization. To do so, press the key to get to
ConFG, then set the fifth digit to 1. This digit will only be displayed with an Extended meter*.
Set the meter baud rate to 9600. To do so, press the key to get to SEr 1, then set the
entry to __050. Set the meter address to 1. To do so, press the key to get to SEr 2, then
set the entry to _0011. To execute the program from Windows, simply double-click on
curve.exe. No software installation is required.
OPERATING MODES
The program will prompt you to enter your data in one of four modes. Pressing R (Enter) at
any time returns you to the main menu.
1) Text file entry mode, with an X value in one column and a Y value in another. There
can be additional columns, which are ignored. The file must have a DOS name of up to
8 characters and the extension .RAW. There can be from 5 to 180 rows. X is the input
value and should be in the unit of measure for which the meter was set up, such as mV,
V, mA or A. Y is the desired corresponding reading and can range from -99999 to
99999 with any decimal point.
2) 2-coordinate keyboard entry mode, where an actual X input signal is applied, and the
desired Y reading is entered from the keyboard.
3) 2-coordinate file entry mode, where an actual X input signal is applied, and the
desired Y reading is provided from a file.
4) Equation entry mode, where the coefficients of a polynomial Y = K1X^P1 + K2X^P2 +
K3*X^P3 + are entered. Up to 20 terms are allowed. And offset can be built into X.
REQUIRED USER INPUTS
• Select CTR
• You will be asked to supply the following:
LOW X-COORDINATE VALUE >
LOW INPUT MEASUREMENT VALUE >
HIGH X-COORDINATE VALUE >
HIGH INPUT MEASUREMENT VALUE >
This informs the computer of your signal conditioner jumper settings. Enter 0 and 0 for
the two LOW values. For HIGH X, enter your signal conditioner jumper range in the
same units of measure that you will be using in your *.RAW data input file. Enter 20 for
20 mA or 10 for 10V. For HIGH INPUT MEASUREMENT VALUE, enter 100000,
You will be asked to select the position of the decimal point from 6=X.XXXXX, 5=
XX.XXX, 4=XXX.XXX, 3=XXXX.XX, 2=XXXXX.X, 1=XXXXXX (for DPMs, the leading X
is a blank). Specify the same position that you specified in the dEc.Pt1 decimal point
menu selection.
20. METER CALIBRATION
All ranges of the meter have been digitally calibrated at the factory prior to shipment using
computers and calibration equipment certified to NIST standards. If recalibration is required,
the meter may be returned to the factory or to any authorized distributor.
For frequency and rate measurements with the dual-channel signal conditioner, a calibration
correction to the quartz crystal oscillator is stored in EEPROM on the main board. Calibration
constants are also stored in EEPROM in the process receiver & totalizer signal conditioner
board and in the analog output board. As a result, these two boards can be mixed and interchanged without requiring recalibration.
For frequency calibration using the dual-channel signal conditioner board, calibration may be
performed in the field as follows using the front panel pushbuttons:
1. Set jumpers for “Logic levels” (top of page 14) to remove filtering.
2. Set InPut to rAtE and A only.
3. Enter 0 in CALib to set initial correction to 0 PPM.
4. Set SCALE to -9.99999
5. Set OFFSt1 to 999999
6. Apply a 100 kHz reference signal to channel A.
7. Enter the displayed reading in CALib.
For calibration of the process receiver & totalizer signal conditioner board or analog output
board, an RS-232 board must be installed in the meter for serial communication with a PC.
This board may be removed upon completion of calibration. Calibration software and step-bystep instructions are available from the factory.
Adaptive filter threshold
A threshold which causes an adaptive moving average filter to be reset to the
latest reading when the accumulated difference between individual readings
and the filtered reading exceeds that threshold. Adaptive moving average filtering allows a meter to respond rapidly to actual changes in signal while filtering
out normal noise. The accumulated difference is also reset to zero when the
latest reading has a different polarity than the filtered reading. A low adaptive
filter threshold is normally selected. A high filter threshold should be selected if
the signal has large transients.
Alarm, latched
An alarm which stays actuated until reset.
Latched alarms can shut down machinery or
a process when an operating limit has been
exceeded, or maintain an alarm condition
until acknowledged by an operator.
Alarm, non-latched
An alarm which changes state automatically
when the reading rises above a specified limit
and changes back automatically when the
reading falls below a limit.
Autofilter A selectable digital filter mode which auto-
matically selects an appropriate moving average filter time constant from 0.08 sec to 9.6
sec for the encountered noise condition.
Batch control An operating mode of the Extended counter
with a relay board, where the counter is used
to control repetitive fill operations by counting
up from zero to a preset, or counting down
from a preset to zero.
Calculated total
While most totals are based on direct pulse counts, certain totals are calculated
as running totals based on displayed rate (e.g., Total A, Rate A). The totalizing
process assumes that rate is displayed in units per second, such as 300
gallons per second, allowing a scale factor of 1 to be used. If the rate is not in
units per second, a different scale factor has to be applied.
Coordinates of 2 points method
A scaling method where the coordinates of 2 points are entered. For a pulse
rate input, the first entered point is would be low frequency in Hz and low
desired reading. The second entered point would be high frequency in Hz and
high desired reading.
Counts The reading displayed on the meter ignoring the decimal point.
Custom ASCII protocol
A simplified, short protocol for use with panel meters, counters and timers. It
allows 31 digital addresses. Not an industry-standard protocol, like the more
complex Modbus protocol, which is also offered with these instruments.
Custom curve A user-specified nonlinear relationship between the input signal and displayed
reading. Custom curve linearization is available with the Extended counter. One
way to supply the data is via a text file with up to 180 data points, which is
processed on a PC using furnished software and is then downloaded into
EEPROM via serial communications.
Cutoff A programmable threshold in units of flow applicable to Total and Batch Control
with the process receiver and totalizer signal conditioner. Flow rates below the
cutoff, deemed to be zero offset errors, will not be totalized. Otherwise, small
zero offset errors could result in a large error if accumulated over a long time.
Deviation band
A band in counts which controls relay action
symmetrically around a setpoint. The relay
actuates when the reading falls within the
deviation band, and de-actuates when the
reading falls outside of this band. A deviation
limit (e.g., 50 counts) is set up around both
sides of the setpoint to create a deviation
band (e.g., 100 counts). Setting up a passband around a setpoint is often used for
component testing. Deviation limits are programmed by entering menu item dEUn1b for Alarm 1 and dEUn2b for Alarm 2.
Duty cycle ON or OFF period of square waves as a percentage of total period over a gate
time which is selectable from 10 ms to 199.99 sec. With the dual input signal
conditioner, the same signal is applied to Channels A and B. Duty cycle can
then be read out with resolution to 0.01%.
Extended counterA counter with enhanced microcomputer firmware in the main board for
advanced programmable functions.
FrequencyRate in cycles per second or Hertz (Hz). In rate meter mode, a scale factor of 1
and offset of 0 cause a display directly in Hertz with resolution of 1 Hz. To
increase or decrease resolution, increase or decrease the scale factor.
Function reset
The action of resetting Peak, Valley, latched alarms, and count totals. Normally
achieved by an external pushbutton switch, which connects a control input at
the rear of the meter to digital ground. The functions of control inputs 1 and 2
are programmed under Setup.
Gate TimeA user-specified time interval from 10 ms to 199.99 sec over which the meter
measures frequency. The meter times an integral number of signal periods
over the gate time, and then taking the inverse of period. The display update
rate of the meter is gate time + 1 period + 30 ms. Selecting a longer gate time
produces a more stable reading as more cycles are averaged, but slows down
the update rate. At very low frequencies, the update rate of the meter is
controlled by the period. In totalizing mode, the gate is always open, but the
gate time setting still determines the update rate of the meter. See also Time-out or Time before zero output.
Hysteresis, Split
Relay operation is specified symmetrically
around a setpoint. The relay closes (or opens)
when the reading rises above the setpoint
plus one hysteresis limit, and opens (or
closes) when the reading falls below the
setpoint less one hysteresis limit. A narrow
hysteresis band can be used to minimize
relay chatter. A wide hysteresis band can be
used for control.
Hysteresis, Span
Same relay operation as for split hysteresis,
but specified differently. Here the setpoint is
the upper control limit, and the lower control
limit is the setpoint less the hysteresis band.
Item #Also called Display Item. A numerical value in
the meter available for display under control
of a front panel key or serial communications.
For example, in the A+B totalizer mode, the
sum of A+B is Item #1, Total A is Item #2, and
Total B is Item #3. When the meter is reset, Item #1 is always displayed. To
view another Item, press the RESET key. For Item 1, the yellow View “V” LED
is unlit. For Item 2, the “V” LED is lit. For Item 3 the “V” LED flashes.
Menu modeMeter programming mode used for input and range selection, setup, and confi-
guration. Entered into from the Run mode by pressing the MENU key. Can be
locked out by a jumper on the power supply board.
Meter Hold A rear panel input which freezes the meter display and all meter outputs while
that input is tied to logic ground by a switch or is held at 0V (logic level true).
The meter will resume operation when the input is disconnected or is held at
+5V (logic level false).
Moving average filter
A digital filter mode which displays a weighting moving average of readings.
Eight moving average modes are selectable with the following RC time
constants: no filter, 0.1 sec, 0.2 sec, 0.4 sec, 0.8 sec, 1.6 sec, 3.2 sec, 6.4 sec.
Multiplier A constant multiplier from 0.00001 to 100000 (in decade steps) that is com-
bined with a scale factor from 0.00000 to 9.99999 (fixed decimal point and
settable digits) to go from frequency in Hz to rate in engineering units such as
gallons per minute or from pulse counts to total in engineering units, such as
gallons. The combination of a 6-digit scale factor with a multiplier provides
more dynamic range with no loss of resolution than could be achieved with a 6digit scale factor only.
Offset A constant adder to the displayed reading. This may be any value from
-999,999 to 999,99. The offset may be used as a preset in the totalize mode,
where the total can be counted down from the preset to zero.
Peak display The maximum (or most positive) reading since that value was last reset. Reset
can be via the meter front panel, an external input, or a software command.
The displayed value can reflect the filtered or unfiltered readings.
PeriodThe time of one complete cycle of the input frequency. A scale factor of 1 and
multiplier of 1 produce a display in microseconds.
Phase angle The lead or lag in degrees between two AC signals of the same frequency.
With signals applied to Channels A and B of the dual pulse input signal conditioner, phase angle can be displayed from -180° to +180° with 0.01° resolution.
PulsesVoltage waveshapes with leading and trailing edges that are detected for deter-
mination of frequency, period or time. With the quadrature signal conditioner,
the menu item Pulses is used to set the number of pulses generated by a
quadrature encoder for each zero index pulse. This setting is equal to the
number of pulses per revolution of the encoder (times 2 or 4 if the count by 2 or
4 is selected on the signal conditioner) times the scale factor.
Process signal
An analog signal whose display requires setup of scale and offset for display in
engineering units (such as psi). The process receiver & totalizer signal conditioner accepts 0-1 mA, 4-20 mA or 0-10 V process signals.
QuadratureA quadrature encoder generates 2 signals that are 90° out of phase based on
the position of a rotor or linear scale. The phase relationship of these signals
depends on the direction of rotation of the encoder. The meter counts up or
down depending on the phase. Quadrature is used for very accurate determination of length or position.
RateSame as frequency, except that a scale factor and multiplier have been applied
to convert the reading in Hz to a reading in engineering units, such as RPM.
Remote Display
A display mode which allows a counter to serve as a 6-digit remote display
when connected to a computer or meter via a serial communications output.
Reset Two types of Reset are applicable to counter/timer operation:
Peak and Valley Reset. Achieved by simultaneously pressing the RESET
and PEAK keys.
Latched Alarm Reset. Achieved by simultaneously pressing the RESET and
ALARMS keys.
ResolutionA menu item which controls the resolution of arithmetic functions (A+B, A-B,
AxB, A/B, A/B-1) of Grand Total in batch mode. It multiplies the displayed value
by a factor of 0.00001 to 100,000 in decade steps. The decimal point then has
to be moved appropriately.
Serial communications implemented with two wires, allowing data transmission
in both directions, but not simultaneously.
RS485 full duplex
Serial communications implemented with four wires, allowing data transmission
in two directions simultaneously.
Run ModeThe normal operating mode of the meter, where readings are taken, as
opposed to the menu mode.
Scale factor A constant multiplier used to go from a raw reading in pulses per second or
total pulses to a reading in engineering units. The scale factor consists of a
scale value from 0.00000 to 9.99999 (fixed decimal point, settable digits) and a
scale multiplier from 0.00001 to 100000 (in decade steps).
ScalingThe process of setting scale and offset so that the meter reads properly in
engineering units (such as gallons/minute).
Scaling, coordinates of 2 points method
A scaling method where four numbers are entered manually: low input, desired
reading at low input; high input, and desired reading at high input. The meter
then applies a straight line fit.
Scaling, scale and offset method
A scaling method where scale and offset are entered manually.
SetpointA value compared to the reading to determine the state of a relay. Term often
used interchangeably with “alarm setpoint.”
Stopwatch mode
A timing operating mode for single events. Stopwatch A-to-A measures time
between the same positive (or negative) edge of start and stop pulses applied
to Channel A. Stopwatch A-to-B measures time between a start pulse on
Channel A and a stop pulse on Channel B.
Time interval mode
Returns the average duration of repetitive events over a programmed gate
time. Time may be measured from the leading or trailing edge of pulses applied
to Channel A to the leading or trailing edge of pulses applied to Channel B.
Time-out (or time before zero output)
The time the meter waits for a signal to start or end a conversion. If pulses are
not received before the time-out ends, the meter reads zero. The longer the
time-out, the lower the minimum frequency the meter can display. This term is
also used for the programmable time that the batch relay stays de-energized at
the end of a batch cycle.