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  3. general

3. GENERAL

Congratulations on your purchase of this new and innovative ALMEMO

®

 simu-

lator.  It will allow you to perform a wide range of simulation runs on sensors

and transmitters and put data acquisition and automation systems into service

quickly and easily.  It also accepts signals from Pt100 and thermocouple sen-

sors, e.g. 0-10 V, 0-20 mA, and pulses and frequencies, 0-100 kHz.  With its

range of softkeys and its clear and readily understandable graphics display the

device is easy and convenient to operate.   You are nonetheless advised to

properly familiarize yourself with the way the device functions and with its nu-

merous possibilities and to carefully read these operating instructions and the

basic information on sensors in the ALMEMO

®

 Manual.  This is the best way to

avoid operating errors and prevent damage to the device.  To help you find an-

swers to your questions as quickly and easily as possible an index is provided

at the end of these instructions and at the end of the Manual.

3.1 Warranty

Each and every device, before leaving our factory, undergoes numerous qual-

ity tests. We provide a guarantee, lasting two years from delivery date, that

your   device   will   function   trouble-free.   In   the   unlikely  event   that   the   device

proves defective and you need to return it please wherever possible use the

original packaging material for dispatch and enclose a clear and informative

description of the fault and of the conditions in which it occurs. 
This guarantee will not apply in the following circumstances :

- The user attempts any form of unauthorized tampering and alteration inside the device. 
-  The device is used in environments or conditions for which it is not suited.
-  The device is used with an unsuitable power supply and / or in conjunction 

with unsuitable peripheral equipment.

-  The device is used for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
-  The device is damaged by electrostatic discharge or lightning.
-  The user fails to observe these operating instructions 

The manufacturer reserves the right to change the product's characteristics in

the light of technical progress or to benefit from the introduction of new compo-

nents.

3.2 Standard delivery

When you unpack the device check carefully for any signs of transport damage

and ensure that delivery is complete:

Simulator ALMEMO

®

 KA 7531, ALMEMO

®

 clamp connector, test cable with

test probes, These operating instructions, ALMEMO

®

 Manual,

CD with AMR-Control software and various useful accessories 

In the event of transport damage please retain the packaging material and in-

form your supplier immediately.

 4        ALMEMO

®

 KA7531   

Summary of Contents for Almemo KA 7531

Page 1: ...____________________________ Operating instruction English Simulator ALMEMO KA 7531 V1 4 03 12 2012 www ahlborn com...

Page 2: ...2V and RS422 ZA 5099 FSV 9V and USB ZA 1919 DKUV 4 LCD graphics display 7 rows for functions 1 row for softkeys F1 F2 Shown in brackets SET 5 Operating keys CONFIG Device configuration MENU Main menu...

Page 3: ...8 8 1 Function keys 8 8 2 Data entry 8 9 MENUS 9 9 1 Main menu 9 9 2 Submenus 9 9 2 1 Pt100 output 9 9 2 2 Voltage output thermocouples 10 9 2 3 Current output 10 9 2 4 Digital signal output 11 9 2 5...

Page 4: ...ree In the unlikely event that the device proves defective and you need to return it please wherever possible use the original packaging material for dispatch and enclose a clear and informative descr...

Page 5: ...al injury through high volt age Before connecting any equipment to the power supply al ways ensure that the operating voltage is correct Please note that the device may be susceptible to damage by ele...

Page 6: ...width or pulse pause duration A continuity check is also provided this measures the voltage drop and in the event of the result exceeding a settable threshold issues an acoustic signal The simulator c...

Page 7: ...the device itself will switch off To replace old batteries unscrew the battery compartment cover 6 on the rear of the device To save on battery use when in battery mode the electrically isolated curr...

Page 8: ...switch device OFF press and hold down ON To select a function press any of keys PROG oder Symbol lights up in the middle indicating function selection F f r Funktionswahl The function is highlighted i...

Page 9: ...directly by means of keys PROG see 8 2 The threshold for the continuity check can be programmed via port P4 The ports can be configured in detail via the appropriate sub menus The 5 Pt100 values can a...

Page 10: ...temperature of test item must either be disabled in the test item or im aged in the simulator To select the cold junction temperature press VK Enter the cold junction temperature in the function press...

Page 11: ...n there is a further sub menu this can be accessed by pressing the F key again To return to the 1st submenu press F 9 2 5 Continuity check The test cable connected at socket P4 provides a continuity c...

Page 12: ...atically modifica tion of the control variable can be automated In the function Time the waiting period per step can be entered To start step by step output press START To stop step by step output pre...

Page 13: ...or display illumination ON Duration 20 sec To switch illumination ON permanently Duration To switch back ON again without this function ON or Set the contrast 5 to 100 in the function Contrast 50 9 4...

Page 14: ...the appropriate keys but also with option I via the serial interface see Manual Chapter 6 For connecting to socket A1 2 various data cables are available see Manual 5 2 The best way of connecting to a...

Page 15: ...nalog output 10 V Controlled 01 DA1 COM 10 000 V 01 Analog output 60 mV Controlled 01 DA7 COM 60 000mV 01 Analog output TC type K Controlled 01 TC0 COM 1370 0 C VK 025 1 C 01 Analog output TC type N C...

Page 16: ...label and complies in full with the requirements of EU directives relating to low voltage and to electromag netic compatibility EMC 89 336 EWG The following standards have been applied in evaluating t...

Page 17: ...er supply 10 to 12 VDC Current consumption Standard approx 30 mA From battery 4 5 V With voltage current output approx 80mA 4x IOUT Illumination approx 40 mA extra Standard equipment Graphics display...

Page 18: ...cable 12 2 14 17 Device address 9 4 5 14 Device configuration 9 4 13 Digital signal output 9 2 4 11 Display and operating controls 8 8 duration for display illumination 9 4 2 13 Electromagnetic compa...

Page 19: ...ons 9 3 12 softkey 8 1 8 Special notes on use 4 1 5 Standard delivery 3 2 4 Standard equipment 12 1 17 start 9 3 2 12 start value 9 3 3 12 step percentage 9 3 1 12 Steps 9 3 1 12 stop 9 3 2 12 stop va...

Page 20: ...echnik GmbH Eichenfeldstra e 1 83607 Holzkirchen Germany internet http www ahlborn com e mail amr ahlborn com Even the greatest possible care cannot exclude the possibility of inaccuracies We reserve...

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