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Instruction Manual A70  Version 6   19th April 2004

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8.6.3) “SP1”  - Setpoint 1

. (or setpoint 2). This is the

alarm setpoint value and is entered in the same units
as the display.

8.6.4) “hILO” - High/Low

. Each alarm can be set as

either active high or active low.

8.6.5)  “nE” - Normally  Energized

.  This parameter

determines the state of the changeover relay. If “nE”
is “on” then the alarm relay is normally energized,
meaning that should there be a power failure the
alarm will change state (failsafe).

8.6.6) “dELA” - Delay

. This function can be used when

a delay in an alarm output is required. The delay can
be programmed with any value up to 3600 seconds.

8.6.7) “SIL” – Silence

. This function allows the relay

outputs to be de-activated (or silenced) for up to
3600 seconds. Hence, an alarm sounder connected
to the output relays could be momentarily “silenced”
by the operator pressing the scroll button. If the input
signal was still in the alarm range after the silence
time had elapsed, the alarm would re-activate.

8.6.8) “Ltch” - Latch

This function allows the alarms to

be latched on. If the input signal causes the alarm to
trip, then the relay output(s) will be held in the alarm
state even if the input signal falls back into normal
operating range. The latched alarm(s) is
acknowledged by pressing the scroll button.

8.6.9) “AcSP” - Access Setpoints

.

 This option

allows an operator access to the alarm setpoints without
having to go through all the other programming menus. When
this function has been enabled, pressing the scroll and up
button together will give the operator access to the setpoints.
This function can be password protected by setting an
“Access Code” (Ac.cd). It is possible, if desired, to use the
same password for access to both the alarm and main menu
programming.

8.7) Pushbutton Re-enable

The pushbutton disable function, (also called anti-tamper
function) completely disables the pushbuttons – ideal if the
Advisor could be open to tampering from unauthorized
personnel. Once this function has been switched on, the only
way to regain control of the pushbuttons is to push the buttons
in the following sequence.

Once this sequence has been followed, the display will briefly
show “good” and the buttons will be re-enabled.

8.8) Transducer Supply Output (if fitted).

To change a transducer supply output voltage, internal jumper
links must be adjusted. 

Switch off the power and

disconnect all the connectors

. Remove the four retaining

screws at the back of the instrument and carefully slide the
electronic board sets out of the case until the top sub-board
with the jumper links is revealed (as per diagram). 

NOTE: The

electronic circuit board sets are not designed to be
completely removed from the case !!

 Position the links in

the appropriate places and carefully re-assemble.

Note: The transducer supply is a 4 wire output – this
eliminates cable resistance. The two sense terminals 

must be

connected to either the sensor (best practice) or the
transducer supply outputs i.e. link rear terminals 14 to 15 and
16  to 17.

8.9) Transmitter Supply Output (if fitted)

The transmitter supply output voltage is 24Vdc and is not
adjustable. It supplies up to 22mA – ideal for loop-powered
transmitters.

Summary of Contents for Advisor A70

Page 1: ...4 Electrical Specification 5 Dimensions 6 Installation 7 Electrical Connections 8 Setting Up 8 1 General 8 2 Button Functions In Programming Mode 8 3 General Programming Structure 8 4 Main Programming Menu Flowchart 8 5 Sub Menu Programming 8 5 1 Square Root Extractor 8 5 2 Display Resolution 8 5 3 Decimal Point 8 5 4 Max and Min Hold 8 5 5 Display Units or Percentage 8 5 6 Calibration Internal or...

Page 2: ...tage or current process signals in engineering units It is a microprocessor based instrument and is consequently easy to use The A70 is factory set to accept one of a range of input types e g 4 20mA Once set the input can not be changed The Advisor model A75 has a user programmable input The power supply is also selected at the time of ordering Each Advisor has a display brightness control and max...

Page 3: ...on has been switched on you will need to regain local control by following the key press sequence as outlined in section 8 7 8 2 Button Functions In Programming Mode To enter programming mode press the scroll and return buttons together When the instrument is supplied the security access password is set to 0000 If this password hasn t been changed then the operator is given immediate access to the...

Page 4: ...Page 4 of 9 Instruction Manual A70 Version 6 19th April 2004 BEKA associates Ltd Old Charlton Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2DA UK Tel 44 0 1462 438301 8 4 Main Programming Menu Flowchart ...

Page 5: ... Normal Display Mode with the parameter set to On the maximum and minimum can be displayed by pressing the up and down buttons and reset by pressing the up and down buttons together The maximum and minimum values are lost if there is a power failure 8 5 5 U P Display Units or Percentage In Normal Display Mode the scroll button can be programmed to give one of two readings either the actual signal ...

Page 6: ... Disable anti tamper function The front panel controls referred to here allow the operator to set a security access password or change an existing one and to switch on the anti tamper feature bttn If bttn is set to on then the buttons are enabled if set to off then the buttons are disabled to re enable see section 8 7 The security password that is entered within the code parameter will be the pass...

Page 7: ...mming menus When this function has been enabled pressing the scroll and up button together will give the operator access to the setpoints This function can be password protected by setting an Access Code Ac cd It is possible if desired to use the same password for access to both the alarm and main menu programming 8 7 Pushbutton Re enable The pushbutton disable function also called anti tamper fun...

Page 8: ...ms and alarm silencing if fitted A latched alarm is unlatched by pressing the scroll button to set an alarm latch see section 8 6 8 The alarm output changes state and the alarm LED annunciator is extinguished An alarm is also silenced or acknowledged see section 8 6 7 with the same button press With a silenced alarm the alarm LED annunciator will remain lit if the signal input is still within the ...

Page 9: ...ted either directly to the sensor or the supply outputs otherwise the Advisor will hunt for a sensor and the output voltage will appear to be excessive See section 8 8 11 Typical Applications A Position Sensor 0 10V input signal Tank Level Display 4 20mA Active Sensor Transmitter has its own power supply Temperature Display 4 20mA Passive Loop powered Transmitter 24Vdc transmitter power supply opt...

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