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6.   CONFIGURATION AND CALIBRATION

Both models are configured and calibrated via the
four front panel push buttons. The configuration
functions are contained in an easy to use intuitive
menu that is shown diagrammatically in Fig 10.

Each menu function is summarised in section 6.1
and includes a reference to more detailed
information.  

Throughout this manual push buttons are shown
as

(

,

)

,

&

or

*

, and display legends are

shown in a seven segment font exactly as
displayed by the indicator  e.g. 

CAL

 and 

bar

.

Access to the configuration menu is obtained by
operating

the

(

and

)

push

buttons

simultaneously. If the indicator security code is set
to the default

0000

the first parameter

FunC

will be

displayed. If a security code other than the default
code

0000

has already been entered, the indicator

will display

CodE

. Pressing the

(

button will clear

this prompt allowing each digit of the code to be
entered using the

&

or

*

push button and the

(

button to move control to the next digit. When

the correct four digit code has been entered
pressing

)

will cause the first parameter

FunC

to

be displayed. If the code is incorrect, or a button
is not pressed within twenty seconds, the indicator
will automatically return to the display mode. 

Once within the configuration menu the required
parameter can be reached by scrolling through the
menu using the

&

or

*

push button as shown in

Fig 10.

When returning to the display mode

following recalibration or a change to any function,
the indicator will display

dAtA

followed by

5AVE

while the new information is stored in permanent
memory.

All new indicators are supplied calibrated as
requested at the time of ordering. If calibration is
not requested, indicators will be supplied with the
following default configuration:

Default Configuration 

                     BA304SG        BA324SG

                                                           

Access code  

CodE

0000

0000

Function  

FunC

Linear

Linear

Display at 4mA  

2ero

0.0

0.00

Display at 20mA  

5PAn

100.0

100.00

Resolution  

rE5n

1 digit

1 digit

Bargraph start  

BarLo

-----

0.00

Bargraph finish  

BarHi

-----

100.00

(

 button in display mode  

C--P

%

%

Tare  

tArE

Off

Off

6.1

Summary of configuration functions

This section summarises each of the main
configuration functions and includes a cross
reference to a more detailed description. Fig 10
illustrates the location of each function within the
configuration menu. The lineariser is described
separately in section 7 of this manual.

   Display

      Summary of function              

FunC

Indicator function

Defines the relationship between the
4/20mA input current and the indicator
display.  May be set to:

5td

Standard linear relationship

root

Square root extraction

Lin

16 segment adjustable
lineariser – see section 7.

See section 6.2

rE5n

Display resolution

Defines the resolution of the least
significant display digit. May be set to

1

2

5

 or 

10

 digits.

See section 6.3

dP

Decimal point

Positions

a

dummy

decimal

point

between any of the digits or turns it off.
See section 6.4

CAL

Calibration of the digital display using
an external current source.

Enables the zero and span of the
indicator to be adjusted using an external
current source such as a calibrator.
When used with an accurate traceable
current source this is the preferred
method of calibration.
See section 6.5

5Et

Calibration of display using internal
references.

Enables the zero and span of the
indicator to be adjusted without the need
for

an

accurate

input

current

or

disconnection from the 4/20mA loop. See
section 6.6

bAr

Bargraph format and calibration

Only the BA324SG has a bargraph.

The bargraph may be conditioned to start
from left, right or centre of the display, or
it may be disabled. The bargraph may
be calibrated to start and finish at any
value within the indicator’s calibrated
digital display.
See section 6.7

Summary of Contents for BA304SG

Page 1: ...Issue 2 30th September 2020 BA304SG BA324SG Increased safety Ex eb and dust ignition protection by enclosure Ex tb loop powered field mounting indicators Issue 2 ...

Page 2: ... format and calibration bAr 6 8 Function of the push button C P 6 9 Tare function tArE 6 10 Security code CodE 6 11 Reset to factory defaults r5Et 6 12 Under and over range 7 Lineariser 7 1 Lineariser calibration using an external current source 7 1 1 Example Adding break points to a new indicator 7 2 Lineariser calibration using internal reference 7 2 1 Example Adding break points to a new indica...

Page 3: ...y backlight is available as an option Model Display BA304SG 4 digits 34mm high BA324SG 5 digits 29mm high and 31 segment bargraph This instruction manual supplements the instruction sheet supplied with each instrument The main application of both models is to display a measured variable or control signal in a gas or dust hazardous process area The zero and span of the display are independently adj...

Page 4: ...cation Increased safety Ex eb is a type of electrical equipment protection which provides increased security against the possibility of excessive temperatures and against the occurrence of arcs and sparks The requirements are defined by international standard IEC 60079 7 which is published in the UK as BS EN 60079 7 To allow the BA304SG and BA324SG to be installed in Zone 1 both indicators incorpo...

Page 5: ...rom a SELV separated or safety extra low voltage or PELV protected extra low voltage supply or from an adequately approved supply providing double or reinforced insulation as specified in IEC 60079 14 This requirement also applies to flameproof equipment and does not usually cause any difficulties because the power supply is required to be safe for personnel contact In European terms compliance wi...

Page 6: ...y with the requirements of IEC 60079 14 Electrical installations design selection and erection Figs 2 illustrates a typical application in which an indicator is connected in series with a 2 wire flameproof Ex d transmitter Alternatively an increased safety Ex e pressurised Ex p or in Zone 2 a Type n Ex nA transmitter could be used Fig 2 Typical application showing indicator displaying transmitter ...

Page 7: ... intrinsic safety should be mechanically robust having a toughened outer sheath or armour Wiring should have adequate voltage and current rating and should comply with the requirements of IEC60079 14 Section 9 Cables and Wiring Systems Cables should be suitable for the anticipated operating temperature protected from voltage overloads and have a clearly defined means of isolation No additional cab...

Page 8: ...8 Fig 6 Installation procedure Fig 7 Dimensions of BA304SG and BA324SG Fig 8 Terminal connections ...

Page 9: ...lied when the indicator is ordered a blank scale card will be fitted which can easily be marked on site with a dry transfer or a permanent marker Custom printed scale cards are available from BEKA associates as an accessory To remove the scale card from an indicator carefully pull the transparent tab at the rear of the indicator assembly away from the indicator as shown in Fig 9a Fig 9a Removing s...

Page 10: ...efault Configuration BA304SG BA324SG Access code CodE 0000 0000 Function FunC Linear Linear Display at 4mA 2ero 0 0 0 00 Display at 20mA 5PAn 100 0 100 00 Resolution rE5n 1 digit 1 digit Bargraph start BarLo 0 00 Bargraph finish BarHi 100 00 button in display mode C P Tare tArE Off Off 6 1 Summary of configuration functions This section summarises each of the main configuration functions and inclu...

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Page 12: ...ion Lin 16 segment adjustable lineariser To reveal the indicator s existing function select FunC from the configuration menu and press If the function is set as required press to return to the menu or press the or button to change the setting followed by the button to return to the configuration menu 5td Linear Provides a linear relationship between the 4 20mA indicator input current and the indic...

Page 13: ...ing the difference between the two currents is greater than 4mA If these conditions are not complied with the indicator displays FaiL and aborts the calibration c If the zero current is greater than the span current the instrument will be reverse acting i e an increasing input current will cause the display to decrease 6 6 Calibration using internal reference 5Et Using the 5Et function the indicat...

Page 14: ...etting between on and oFF When set as required press to return to the tARE prompt in the configuration menu 6 10 Security code CodE Access to the instrument configuration menu may be protected by a four digit security code that must be entered to gain access New instruments are configured with the default security code 0000 which allows unrestricted access to all configuration functions To enter a...

Page 15: ...allows direct calibration of the lineariser with an external current source and is the preferred method when traceability is required If the exact system non linearity is unknown this method also allows direct calibration from the variable to be displayed e g the output from a level sensor in an irregular tank may be displayed in linear volumetric units by filling the tank with known incremental v...

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Page 17: ...ing break point 7 1 1 Example Adding break points to a new indicator When adding break points to a new indicator or to a lineariser following resetting to the factory defaults using the r5et function described in section 6 11 each additional break point should be added before the highest existing breakpoint The first additional break point should be added before the default break point 1 1 which w...

Page 18: ...ction by pressing the button The corresponding indicator display at each of the break points can now be defined using the di5P sub function Using the and buttons select the di5P sub function and press which will reveal the starting point for the first break point 0 n where n is the total number of break points entered Press and use the and buttons and the button to move between digits to enter the...

Page 19: ... eb and Ex tb certified indicators The instrument enclosure should only be opened when the indicator is de energised or a gas dust clearance certificate has been issued If an indicator fails after it has been functioning correctly follow the procedure shown in section 8 1 If this does not reveal the cause of the fault it is recommended that the instrument is replaced 8 3 Servicing BA304SG and BA32...

Page 20: ...394G panel mounting kit which consists of two 316 stainless steel brackets will secure an indicator into a panel aperture The kit does not seal the joint between the panel and the instrument and is intended for mounting an indicator onto an open panel APPENDIX 1 Dust Certification A1 0 Ex tb dust certification In addition to IECEx and ATEX certification permitting installation in explosive gas atm...

Page 21: ...m foreign bodies It is good practice to prevent dust accumulating on the indicator enclosure If this can not be avoided care should be taken to ensure that the layer thickness does not exceed 5mm for dusts having a minimum ignition temperature of 155 C A1 3 Cable glands and conduit fittings Both back box cable entries have M20 x 1 5 threads The right hand entry is fitted with an Ex e and Ex t cert...

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