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Output 1*:

SPDT type, can be

configured as Alarm 1 output

Output 2*:

SPDT type, can be

configured as Alarm 2 output

SSR*

20-265 Vac @ 0.05-0.5 A
(Resistive Load); continuous

DC Pulse*

Non-Isolated; 10 Vdc @ 20 mA

*

Only with -AL Alarm Option

Operation

High/low, above/below, band,
latch/unlatch, normally open/normally
closed and process/deviation; front
panel configurations

EXCITATION 
(optional in place of Communication)

5 Vdc @ 40 mA
10 Vdc @ 60 mA
Not available for Low Power Option

INSULATION
Power to Input/Output

2500 Vac per 1 min. test 

1500 Vac per 1 min. test, 
(Low Voltage/Power Option)

RS-232/485 to Inputs/Outputs 

500 Vac per 1 min. test
(no isolation is provided for Strain units)

Approvals

UL, C-UL and see CE Approval Section

GENERAL
Line Voltage/Power

90-240 Vac +/-10%, 50-400 Hz

*

110-375 Vdc, equivalent voltage, 

4 W

*

No CE compliance above 60 Hz

Low Voltage/Power Option

12-36 Vdc, 

3 W**

External power source must meet
Safety Agency Approvals for CAT II
installation and double insulation.

** Units can be powered safely with 24 Vac

but, No Certification for CE/UL are claimed.

External Fuse Required

Time-Delay, UL 248-14 listed:

100 mA/250 V
400 mA/250 V 

(Low Voltage/Power Option)

Time-Lag, IEC 127-3 recognized:

100 mA/250 V
400 mA/250 V 

(Low Voltage/Power Option)

Environmental Conditions

0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F), 
90% RH non-condensing

Protection 

NEMA-4x (IP65) front bezel

Dimensions 

i/8 Series: 48 H x 96 W x 127 mm D
(1.89 x 3.78 x 5")
i/8 Compact Series: 
48 H x 96 W x 74 mm D
(1.89 x 3.78 x 2.91")
i/16 Series: 48 H x 48 W x 127 mm D
(1.89 x 1.89 x 5")
i/32 Series: 25.4 H x 48 W x 127 mm D
(1.0 x 1.89 x 5")

Panel Cutout

i/8 Series: 1/8 DIN
45 H x 92 W mm (1.772" x 3.622 ") 
i/16 Series: 1/16 DIN
45 mm (1.772") square
i/32 Series: 1/32 DIN
22.5 H x 45 W mm (0.886" x 1.772") 

Weight

i/8 Series: 295 g (0.65 lb)
i/16 Series: 159 g (0.35 lb)
i/32 Series: 127 g (0.28 lb)

Summary of Contents for i Series

Page 1: ...http www newportUS com i NEWPORT Electronics Inc Process Strain Gauge Monitor Alarm Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...certification The information contained in this document is believed to be correct but NEWPORT Electronics Inc accepts no liability for any errors it contains and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice WARNING These products are not designed for use in and should not be used for patient connected applications TRADEMARK NOTICE NEWPORT NEWPORT newportUS com and the Meter Bezel Des...

Page 3: ...ntroduction 12 Turning your Instrument On for the First Time Buttons Functions in Configuration Mode 3 2 Menu Configuration 13 3 2 1 ID Number 14 3 2 2 Set Points Menu 15 3 2 3 Configuration Menu 16 3 2 4 Input Type Menu 16 3 2 5 Reading Configuration Menu 18 3 2 6 Input Reading Scale and Offset Menu 21 3 2 7 Alarm 1 Menu 25 3 2 8 Alarm 2 Menu 29 3 2 9 Setpoint Deviation Menu 30 3 2 10 ID Code Men...

Page 4: ...iring Hookup 11 b RS 485 Output Wiring Hookup 11 Figure 2 12 a Excitation Output 11 b Top View Location of S2 11 c Top View Location of S2 on 1 8 DIN Compact Unit 11 Figure 3 1 Flow Chart for ID and Setpoints Menu 13 Figure 3 2 Flow Chart for Configuration Menu 16 Figure 3 3 Flow Chart for Input Type Menu 16 Figure 3 4 Flow Chart for Reading Configuration Menu 18 Figure 3 5 Flow Chart for Alarm 1 ...

Page 5: ...vides you with information that is important to successfully setup and use the Programmable Digital Meter CAUTION or WARNING Tells you about the risk of electrical shock CAUTION WARNING or IMPORTANT Tells you of circumstances or practices that can effect the instrument s functionality and must refer to accompanying documents TIP Provides you helpful hints 1 ...

Page 6: ... virtually all engineering units with selectable decimal point perfect for use with pressure flow or other process input The iSeries monitor features a large three color programmable display with capability to change a color every time when Alarm is triggered The standard features include built in excitation for transducers selectable as 10V 60 mA or 5 V 40 mA Built in excitation is not available ...

Page 7: ...rotechnical Commission The switch shall not be incorporated in the main supply cord Furthermore to provide protection against excessive energy being drawn from the main supply in case of a fault in the equipment an overcurrent protection device shall be installed Do not exceed voltage rating on the label located on the top of the instrument housing Always disconnect power before changing signal an...

Page 8: ...cking material and carton in the event reshipment is necessary Customer Service If you need assistance please call the nearest Customer Service Department listed in this manual Manuals Software The latest Operation and Communication Manual as well as free software and ActiveX controls are available at the website listed on the cover page of this manual or on the CD ROM enclosed with your shipment ...

Page 9: ...u items b PK GRS Used in Program Mode and Peak or Gross Recall c TARE Used in Program Mode and to tare your reading d ENTER Accesses submenus in Configuration Mode and stores selected values See Part 3 Operation Configuration Mode 2 2 Rear Panel Connections The rear panel connections are shown in Figures 2 2 and 2 3 Figure 2 2 Rear Panel Power Connections MENU PK GRS TARE ENTER MENU PK GRS TARE EN...

Page 10: ...tor All models PR Process ST Strain OUTPUT 1 Based on one of the following models Relay SPDT Solid State Relay Pulse OUTPUT 2 Based on one of the following models Relay SPDT Solid State Relay Pulse OPTION Based on one of the following models RS 232C or RS 485 programmable Excitation Output 1 and 2 are for AL Alarm Option only 6 ...

Page 11: ...s 90 240 Vac always use a Safety Agency Approved DC or AC source with the same Overvoltage Category and pollution degree as the standard AC unit 90 240 Vac The Safety European Standard EN61010 1 for measurement control and laboratory equipment requires that fuses must be specified based on IEC127 This standard specifies for a Time lag fuse the letter code T The above recommended fuses are of the t...

Page 12: ... 2 5 Process Current Wiring Hookup Internal and External Excitation 2 3 3 Process Voltage The figure below shows the wiring hookup for Process Voltage 0 100 mV 0 1 V 0 10 V Figure 2 6 a Process Voltage Wiring Hookup b Process Voltage Wiring Hookup with Sensor Excitation without Sensor Excitation 8 ...

Page 13: ...s The output of a strain gauge bridge also depends on the stability of excitation voltage To correct for voltage drop and changes in excitation voltage 6 wire input configuration and ratio measurement are used In order for the Ratiometric to work properly the External Excitation should not drop below 4 6 Vdc The figure below shows 6 wire hookup for 6 wire bridge input Figure 2 8 a 6 Wire Bridge In...

Page 14: ...tion plus Ext excitation return E plus excitation sense E minus excitation sense 2 3 5 Wiring Outputs This meter if ordered with AL Alarm Option has two factory installed outputs The SPDT Mechanical Relay SPST Solid State Relay and Pulse Output Connection are shown below Figure 2 10 a Mechnical Relay and SSR b Pulse and Analog Outputs Outputs Wiring Hookup Wiring Hookup Use copper conductors only ...

Page 15: ... excitation The excitation output connection and location of S2 pin selection jumper are shown below If your meter has an excitation option then communication is not available Figure 2 12 a Excitation Output b Top View Location of S2 c Top View Location of S2 on 1 8 DIN Compact Unit 11 Install jumpers according to the table below Table 2 4 Jumper Connections Excitation Output S2 A B 10 V Close Ope...

Page 16: ...parameter that is currently being modified Holding the b button down for approximately 3 seconds will speed up the rate at which the set point value increments In the Run Mode press b causes the display to flash the PEAK or GROSS value press again to return to the Run Mode Press the down c button to go back to a previous Top Level Menu item Press this button twice to reset the instrument to the Ru...

Page 17: ...13 3 2 Menu Configuration Figure 3 1 Flow Chart for ID and Set Points Menu ...

Page 18: ...instrument will return to the Run Mode To change ID Code see ID Menu in the Configuration section ENTERING YOUR NON DEFAULT SETPOINT ID SECURITY ID NUMBER Press a 5 Display shows SP1 Setpoint 1 Menu Press a 6 Display shows SP2 Setpoint 2 Menu Press a 7 Display shows ID ID Code Menu Press d 8 Display advances to ____ Press b c 9 Use b and c to change your ID Code Press d 10 If correct ID Code is en...

Page 19: ...etpoint 1 value Press d 5 Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advance to SP2 only if a change was made otherwise press a to advance to SP2 Setpoint 2 Menu SETPOINT 2 Press d 6 Display shows previous value of Setpoint 2 with 1st digit flashing Press b c 7 Press b and c to increase or decrease Setpoint 2 respectively Holding b c buttons down for approximately 3 seconds will speed ...

Page 20: ...r Configuration Menu Press a 1 Press a if necessary until CNFG prompt appear Press d 2 Display advance to INPT Input Menu Press a 3 Press and release a to scroll through all available menus of Configuration section 3 2 4 Input Type Menu Figure 3 3 Flow Chart for Input Type Menu ...

Page 21: ...advances to RESO Display Resolution Submenu The Ratiometric operations are typically used for Strain gauge monitor If your instrument is configured as Process voltage and current set RT1B to DSBLdisable Ratiometric operations If ENBL Ratiometric operations Enabled was selected the changes to the excitation voltage will be compensated through Ratio measurement If DSBL Ratiometric operation Disabled...

Page 22: ... was selected in the Run Mode pressing b button causes the display to flash Gross value value measured without zeroing of the display If PEAK was selected in the Run Mode pressing b button causes the display to flash Peak value 0 20 mA current input used for process measurement only For 4 20 mA Input select 0 20 mA and adjust the Input Reading accordingly To adjust 4 20 mA input see example under ...

Page 23: ...of ENBL or DSBL flashing Press d 10 Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to L PNT Linearization Points Submenu If ENBL Known Loads scaling method was selected calculate the input values to the instrument based on the actual signal being received If DSBL Without Known Loads scaling method was selected calculate input values to the instrument based on the transducer specif...

Page 24: ...004 Press d 16 Display shows STRD stored message momentarily only if a change was made otherwise press a to advance to IN RD Input Reading Submenu The Filter Constant Submenu allows the user to specify the number of readings stored in the Digital Averaging Filter For PID control select filter value 0001 0004 A filter value of 2 is approximately equal to 1 second RC low pass time constant 20 ...

Page 25: ...is ready for scaling with Known Loads method Apply a known load equal to approximately 0 of the transducer range Press d 17 Press d at the IN RD prompt Display shows IN1 Input 1 Submenu Press d 18 Display shows the actual signal being received Press d 19 Display advances to RD1 Reading 1 Submenu Press d 20 Display shows last stored Reading 1 value with 1st digit flashing Press b c 21 Use b and c b...

Page 26: ...or Output 3 0 mV V x 10 V 30 mV 1 Determine the correct values for Inputs IN 1 and IN 2 Calculate IN 1 and IN 2using the following equation IN Sensor Output x Converison Number x Multiplier Conversion number is a coefficient of conversion between input values and real full display range 10000 counts See Table 3 2 below for proper conversion number Table 3 2 Conversion Table INPUT RANGE CONVERSION ...

Page 27: ...s d 32 Display shows last stored Reading 1 value with 1st digit flashing Press b c 33 Use b and c buttons to enter RD 1 value 0000 Press d 34 Display IN 2 Input 2 Submenu Press d 35 Display shows last stored Input 2 value with 1st digit flashing Press b c 36 Use b and c buttons to enter IN 2 value 3000 Press d 37 Display advances to RD 2 only if a change was made otherwise press a to advance to RD...

Page 28: ... 45 Use b and c buttons to enter RD 1 value This value corresponds to Input 1 in terms of some meaningful engineering units To show 4 mA as zero percent enter RD 1 value 0000 Press d 46 Display IN 2 Input 2 Submenu Press d 47 Display shows IN 2 Input 2 value with 1st digit flashing The IN 2 value max input value x conversion number from Table 3 1 Enter 20 mA as 20 mA x 500 10000 entered as 9999 Pr...

Page 29: ... a 1 Press a if necessary until CNFG prompt appears Press d 2 Display advances to INPT Input Menu Press a 3 Press a if necessary until Display advances to ALR1 Alarm 1 Menu Press d 4 Display advances to Alarm 1 ENBL Enable or DSBL Disable Submenu and flashes the previous selection 25 ...

Page 30: ...o function independently from Setpoint 1 If the process being monitored does not change often then Absolute Mode is recommended Deviation Mode allows changes to Setpoint 1 to be made automatically to Alarm 1 Deviation Mode is typically the ideal mode if the process value changes often In Deviation Mode set Alarm 1 a certain number of degrees or counts away from Setpoint 1 this relation remains fix...

Page 31: ...er On Submenu Above Alarm 1 condition triggered when the process variable is greater than the Alarm Hi Value Low value ignored Below Alarm 1 condition triggered when the process variable is less than the Alarm Low Value Hi value ignored Hi Low Alarm 1 condition triggered when the process variable is less than the Alarm Low Value or above the Hi Value Band Alarm 1 condition triggered when the proce...

Page 32: ...splay flashes 1st digit of previous value Use b and c to enter new value Press b c 18 Use b and c to enter Alarm 1 Low Value Press d 19 Display shows STRD storage message momentarily and then advances to ALR H only if it was changed otherwise press a to advance to ALR H Alarm 1 HI Value Submenu ALARM 1 HI VALUE SUBMENU Press d 20 Display flashes 1st digit of previous value Use b and c to enter new...

Page 33: ... ALARM 2 ENABLE DISABLE SUBMENU Press d 5 Display flashes previous selection Press b until ENBL displays to use Alarm 2 Press d 6 Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to ABSo only if it was changed otherwise press a to advance to ABSo Absolute Deviation Submenu If DSBL Alarm 2 Disabled was selected all submenus of Alarm 2 will be skipped and meter advances to LOOP Loop B...

Page 34: ...flashes the previous selection Press b 14 Scroll through the available selections ENBL or DSBL Press d 15 Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to OUT1 Output 1 Menu Set Point Deviation Submenu if enabled allows changes to Setpoint 1 to be made automatically to Setpoint 2 This mode is very helpful if the Process Value changes often In Set Point Deviation Mode set SP2 a ce...

Page 35: ...ances to ____ with 1st under score flashing Press b c 5 Press b and c to enter your 4 digit ID Code number Press d 6 Display advances to CH ID Change ID Code Submenu If entered ID Code is incorrect display shows ERRo Error message momentarily and then skips to the Run Mode Press d 7 Display flashes the first digit of previous entered ID Code number Press b c 8 Press b and c buttons to enter your n...

Page 36: ...ty Level is Enabled and the user attempts to enter the Main Menu they will be prompted for an ID Code The ID Code should be correct to enter the instrument Menu item SETPOINT ID SECURITY LEVEL SUBMENU This Security Level can be functional only if FULL Security Level is Disabled Press d 17 Display flashes ENBL Enable or DSBL Disable Press b 18 Scroll through the available selections Enable or Disab...

Page 37: ...tored from an IBM PC compatible computer using software available from the website listed on the cover page of this manual or on the CD ROM enclosed with your shipment For complete instructions on the use of the Communications Option refer to the Serial Communications Reference Manual Figure 3 9 Flow Chart for Communication Option Menu ...

Page 38: ...D Baud Submenu BAUD SUBMENU Press d 6 Display flashes previous selection for BAUD value Press b 7 Scroll through the available selections 300_ 600_ 1200 2400 4800 9600 19 2K Press d 8 Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to PRTY only if it was changed otherwise press a to advance to PRTY Parity Submenu PARITY SUBMENU Press d 9 Display flashes previous selection for Parit...

Page 39: ...gh the available selections NO YES Press d 21 Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to _LF_ only if it was changed otherwise press a to advance to _LF_ Line Feed submenu To select iSeries Protocol set Modbus submenu to No To select Modbus Protocol set Modbus submenu to Yes If Modbus Protocol was selected the following Communications Parameters must be set as No Parity 8 b...

Page 40: ... the device must be accessed with an appropriate Address Value as selected in the Address Submenu described later Press d 28 Display flashes previous selection for Standard Press b 29 Scroll through the available selections 232C 485 Press d 30 Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to MoDE only if it was changed otherwise press a to advance to MoDE Data Flow Mode Submenu D...

Page 41: ...tion about the data format At least one of the following suboptions must be enabled and hence output data to the Serial Bus This menu is applicable for Continuous Mode of RS 232 communication Press d 37 Display advances to STAT Alarm Status Submenu ALARM STATUS SUBMENU Includes Alarm Status bytes in the data string Press d 38 Display flashes previous selection for Status alarm status Press b 39 Sc...

Page 42: ...erwise press a to advance to UNIT Unit Submenu UNIT SUBMENU not applicable Press d 50 Display flashes previous selection for UNIT Press b 51 Scroll through the available selections NO YES Press d 52 Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to ADDR only if it was changed otherwise press a to advance to ADDR Address Setup Submenu ADDRESS SETUP SUBMENU This menu is applicable t...

Page 43: ... 232 Serial Bus when the instrument is in Continuous Data Flow Mode Press d 58 Display flashes 1st digit of previous Transmit Time Value in seconds Press b c 59 Press b and c to enter new Transmit Time Value e g 0030 will send the data every 30 seconds in Continuous Mode Press d 60 Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to COLR only if it was changed otherwise press a to a...

Page 44: ...revious selection for Normal Color Press b 6 Scroll through the available selections GRN RED or AMBR Press d 7 Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to 1 CLR only if it was changed otherwise press a to advance to 1 CLR Alarm 1 Display Color Submenu The menu below allows the user to change the color of display when alarm is triggered ALARM 1 DISPLAY COLOR SUBMENU Press d 8...

Page 45: ... triggered the Alarm values should be set in such a way that Alarm 1 value is always on the top of Alarm 2 value otherwise value of Alarm 1 will overwrite value of Alarm 2 and Display Color would not change when Alarm 2 is triggered Example 1 Alarm Setup Absolute Above Alarm 2 HI Value ALR H 200 Alarm 1 HI Value ALR H 400 Color Display Setup Normal Color N CLR Green Alarm 1 Color 1 CLR Amber Alarm...

Page 46: ...rm 2 is designed to monitor the Process Value around the Setpoint 2 Example 4 Setpoint 1 200 Setpoint 2 200 Alarm 1 Setup Deviation Band ALR H 20 Alarm 2 Setup Deviation Hi Low ALR H 10 ALR L 5 Color Display Setup N CLR Green 1 CLR Amber 2 CLR Red Display colors change sequences AMBER RED GREEN GREEN RED AMBER 0 180 195 200 210 220 Reset The instrument automatically resets after the last menu of t...

Page 47: ...value and status RS 485 Addressable from 0 to 199 Connection Screw terminals ALARM 1 2 Programmable to Display Color Change Relay 250 Vac or 30 Vdc 3 A Resistive Load configurable for on off PID and Ramp and Soak PART 4 SPECIFICATIONS Accuracy 0 03 reading Resolution 10 1 µV Temperature Stability 50 ppm C NMRR 60 dB CMRR 120 dB A D Conversion Dual slope Reading Rate 3 samples per second Digital Fi...

Page 48: ...CE compliance above 60 Hz Low Voltage Power Option 12 36 Vdc 3 W External power source must meet Safety Agency Approvals for CAT II installation and double insulation Units can be powered safely with 24 Vac but No Certification for CE UL are claimed External Fuse Required Time Delay UL 248 14 listed 100 mA 250 V 400 mA 250 V Low Voltage Power Option Time Lag IEC 127 3 recognized 100 mA 250 V 400 m...

Page 49: ...F F Linearization Points L PNt 0002 Filter Value FLTR 0004 Input Reading IN RD 0 100 mV 0 9999 Scale and Offset Alarm 1 2 Alarm 1 ALR1 Alarm 2 ALR2 Disable DSBL Absolute Deviation ABSO DEV Absolute ABSO Latch Unlatch LTCH UNLT Unlatch UNLT Contact Closure CT CL Normally Open N O Active ACTV Above ABOV Alarm At Power On A P ON Disable DSBL Alarm 1 only Alarm Low ALR L 100 0 Alarm High ALR H 400 0 S...

Page 50: ... No Line Feed LF No Echo ECHO Yes Standard Interface STND RS 232 232C Command Mode MODE Command CMD Separation SEPR Space SPCE Alarm Status STAT No Reading RDNG Yes Peak No Gross GROS No Units UNIT No Multipoint Address ADDR 0001 Transmit Time TR TM 0016 Display Color COLR Normal Color N CLR Green GRN Alarm 1 Color 1 CLR Red RED Alarm 2 Color 2 CLR Amber AMBR ...

Page 51: ... Th 5 KHz rep freq Criteria B Radio Frequency 0 15 80 MHz IEC 1000 4 6 conducted 10 V m Performance 80 AM 1 KHz Criteria A This instrument complies with the following EMC Emission Standards as tested per EN 50081 1 1992 Residential Commercial and Light Industrial Phenomena Frequency Limits Basic Range Standard Radiated 30 230 MHz 30 dB_V m at 10 m CISPR 22 Emission 230 1000 MHz 37 dB_V m at 10 m C...

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Page 55: ...herwise shall not exceed the purchase price of the component upon which liability is based In no event shall NEWPORT be liable for consequential incidental or special damages CONDITIONS Equipment sold by NEWPORT is not intended to be used nor shall it be used 1 as a Basic Component under 10 CFR 21 NRC used in or with any nuclear installation or activity or 2 in medical applications or used on huma...

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