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User’s Guide

RoHS 2 Compliant

CTXL

High Performance

Universal Portable Circular Chart

Superecorder

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Page 1: ...e mail info omega com For latest product manuals www omegamanual info TM Shop online at omega com User sGuide RoHS 2 Compliant CTXL High Performance Universal Portable Circular Chart SuperecorderTM...

Page 2: ...pecifications without notice omega com info omega com Servicing North America U S A Omega Engineering Inc Headquarters Toll Free 1 800 826 6342 USA Canada only Customer Service 1 800 622 2378 USA Cana...

Page 3: ...ht 2 16 2 14 Lock Unlock Keypad Functions White Box 2 16 2 15 pH RTD Input Chart Recorder 2 16 Chapter 3 PC Interface Software 3 1 3 1 Get Display Data In Real Time 3 1 3 2 Re scaling One or Both Pens...

Page 4: ...ry Orientation 2 4 2 6 Battery Warnings 2 5 2 7 Changing Chart Speed and Scale Flow Diagram 2 6 2 8 Changing Chart Paper and Setting the Time 2 7 2 9 Offset Alignment of Pens For Ease of Pen Installat...

Page 5: ...al Excitation to Power External Transmitters CTXL DPR 4 5 8 1 Temperature Humidity Wireless Transmitter General Dimensions Labels and Descriptions 8 2 8 2 Battery Location in the Wireless Transmitter...

Page 6: ...Do not operate the equipment in flammable or explosive environments Power must be disconnected before making any electrical connections A recommended DC adaptor is included with this product 9 Vdc 1...

Page 7: ...red in non volatile memory Chart paper can be re scaled from the PC via RS232 interface Temp RH sensor probe can be up to 12 2 m 40 feet away from the recorder without any sacrifice in performance Uni...

Page 8: ...del Item Description Function 1 Chart Paper Knob magnetic Holds chart paper in place 2 Chart Lights Lights up the chart paper The light comes on for 3 seconds in battery mode and permanently in ac ada...

Page 9: ...e chart door 15 Keyhole Slot Mounting Holes Allows the recorder to be mounted on the wall 16 Carrying Slot Allows the user to carry the recorder conveniently 17 Product Label Product information label...

Page 10: ...Input Model CTXL DPR Introduction 1 1 4 TO RECORDER PINS 3 4 6 ARE TIED TOGETHER INTERNALLY TO COMMON GROUND MINI DIN CONNECTOR 1 3 2 BROWN 15 VDC 50mA EXCITATION INTERNAL GREEN RED BLK PROCESS INPUT...

Page 11: ...MODE F 7D C F SCALE CLOCK SPEED SET LIGHT NO DISPLAY POWER CHART ALARM CONFIG YES MODE 7D F 19 9V 1A SEE WIRING DIAGRAM ON FIG 1 2 VOLTAGE CURRENT SENSOR PROCESS INPUT SENSOR PROCESS INPUT 20 23 24 2...

Page 12: ...ays Turns on when Chart Speed is set to 1 Day RH F C Displays Relative Humidity Displays Temperature in F Displays Temperature in C Displays percentage 0 100 Dual Process Input Model Turns on when Cha...

Page 13: ...foot cover by lifting up on the cover and releasing it from the stabilizing arm at the bottom of the recorder This exposes the rubber feet and stabilizing arm The rubber feet protect the bench top sur...

Page 14: ...ing the chart door pull the stabilizing arm out to its full extension position to provide full stability Refer to Figure 2 3b After closing the door return the arm to its middle position Refer to Figu...

Page 15: ...ollowing steps to reinstall the cover if desired 1 Place the recorder on the table so it is front face up 2 Roughly position the foot cover so the clips are in line with the stabilizing arm Gently str...

Page 16: ...ies You may power the recorder with four D size alkaline batteries Under normal conditions the recorder operates full time on battery power for up to three months when using fresh alkaline batteries W...

Page 17: ...th a 1 8 meters 6 ft long cable The following parameters are stored in the non volatile memory and will not be lost when batteries or main power are removed Chart speed scale High low alarm set points...

Page 18: ...hart Speed key C F SCALE CLOCK SPEED SET LIGHT NO POWER CONFIG YES MODE to change to 1 or 32 day chart Press the Chart Scale key C F SCALE CLOCK SPEED SET LIGHT NO POWER CONFIG YES MODE to change to C...

Page 19: ...es two different colored pens to record information The red upper pen records temperature The blue lower pen records relative humidity Pen life varies with use and climate Under normal operating condi...

Page 20: ...ert a new pen one at a time CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OFFSET THE PENS MANUALLY BY HAND THE DRIVE MECHANISM COULD BE DAMAGED DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE PENS WHILE THEY ARE IN MOTION Turn off the unit...

Page 21: ...T ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE PENS WHILE THEY ARE IN MOTION 2 Perform Step 2b in Section 2 5 1 to offset the pens 3 With a screwdriver in one hand push on the rectangular area of the pen shown in Figure 2 1...

Page 22: ...Press key to enable disable alarm Low Alarm Channel 2 Humidity Press or keys to set low alarm 7D 7D HAL icon is on when high alarm enabled icon is on when low alarm enabled LAL HAL LAL icon is on when...

Page 23: ...ternal mechanical relays as shown in Fig 2 14 In order to do your wiring remove the terminal block from the back of the recorder Connect your wiring then plug the terminal block back in its place 7 1...

Page 24: ...s AVG MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE SET SET SET SET RH F 7D Real Time Mode MAX MAX RH F 7D MIN F RH 7D AVG RH F 7D MIN icon is on Display Average Temperature and Relative Humidity values Press key to reset...

Page 25: ...re 2 16 before mating the two cables 2 Connect the other end of the remote sensor cable to the recorder M4098 F2 16 eps H35 T2 H35 T2 T E M P E R A T U R E OM C F RH 32D 7D 1D FERRITE CORE Figure 2 16...

Page 26: ...16 1 5 mm diameter holes When mounting to plastic drill two 5 64 1 9 mm diameter holes Appropriate hardware must be selected when mounting to metal surfaces Refer to Figure 2 17 M4098 F2 17 eps T E M...

Page 27: ...If the pens have too much friction or get jammed for any reason the recorder detects the situation It turns off both the pen and the chart motors It continues to display the parameters on the LCD and...

Page 28: ...Speed is set to 7 Days Turns on when Chart Speed is set to 1 Day RH F C Displays Relative Humidity Displays Temperature in F Displays Temperature in C Displays percentage 0 100 Dual Process Input Mod...

Page 29: ...your own program and incorporate these commands Here are the steps to work from the Hyper terminal From Start Programs Accessories Hyper Terminal Create a name for your communication Set the communica...

Page 30: ...scales values PR0 Rescaled to the recorder PS Get the Pen scales for PS 0090 0050 0080 0040 Chan 1 2 PR1 Re scale the Pens to the PR1 Rescaled standard Factory scales In the above example we are re s...

Page 31: ...on the amount of data stored in the non volatile memory of the recorder the data transfer could take up to 3 minutes Here is a sample of data downloaded from the recorder CTXL Circular Chart Recorder...

Page 32: ...e power to the CTXL The probe does not have to be at any specific humidity environment Regular room environment 4 Type HH then press Enter key from the Hyper Terminal The following message shows the p...

Page 33: ...ows the thermocouple type for two seconds This is the way to confirm thermocouple input type 3 6 Changing Process Voltage Input Range Model CTXL DPR V The dual process voltage input model CTXL DPR V c...

Page 34: ...to take affect At the power up the LCD screen always shows the current input range for two seconds This is the way to confirm current input range 3 8 PC User Application CTXL TRH The CTXL TRH tempera...

Page 35: ...ormally Go to the Settings menu and check the COM port number Make sure you are using the right COM port on your PC Click the Find button and the program should be able to establish communication The...

Page 36: ...Save to File allows you to save the charted data coming from the recorder into a data file You can save up to 300 000 data points per channel 2 seconds sampling time Selecting the Show History Viewer...

Page 37: ...en Chart Speed from 1 hour up to 32 days You can select the Pen trace colors for the two channels on the screen You can select the scaling of the two channels either auto manual or logarithmic In orde...

Page 38: ...midity You can re scale the chart paper to the factory default values by clicking the Defaults button You can re calibrate the humidity channel The calibration procedure is the same as what is describ...

Page 39: ...recorder to a text file Erase the recorded data from the chart recorder Change your process input Voltage or Current scale COM port auto detect Enable disable audible indications Operation The user a...

Page 40: ...communication error The recorder is connected to a serial port on the PC The recorder is turned on and is operating normally Go to the Settings menu and check the COM port number Make sure you are usi...

Page 41: ...on such as high low alarm events start stop of the application etc Selecting the Save to File allows you to save the charted data coming from the recorder into a data file When you stop recording the...

Page 42: ...Strip Chart Tab Screen In the settings menu Re scale Calibrate Memory Tab You can re scale the chart paper of the recorder within its range 0 to 100 or go back to the default setting You can set your...

Page 43: ...ures show a dual process input recorder 4 to 20 mA set for the following Process Value Range of 0 to 5000 corresponding to 0 to 100 of the recorder Engineering unit of GPM Gallons per minute Process Y...

Page 44: ...both channels from K to J or T Perform Thermocouple input calibration if necessary at the temperature points indicated in the menu COM port auto detect Enable disable audible indications Operation The...

Page 45: ...er is connected to a serial port on the PC The recorder is turned on and is operating normally Go to the Settings menu and check the COM port number Make sure you are using the right COM port on your...

Page 46: ...able COM ports for your selection Selecting the Show History Viewer provides a log of all the events happening with the application such as high low alarm events start stop of the application etc Sele...

Page 47: ...ogarithmic scale Figure 3 11 Settings Menu Strip Chart Tab Screen In the settings menu Re scale Calibrate Memory Tab You can re scale the chart paper of the recorder within its range or go back to the...

Page 48: ...ion point temperature then press the Set key to enter calibration data At the end of your calibration press Save to complete the calibration process Here are the calibration points for the thermocoupl...

Page 49: ...a typical data file saved after stopping the data logging process from the main menu Please note that each pair of data is date time stamped Figure 3 13 Typical Data File Screen PC Interface Software...

Page 50: ...corded data from the chart recorder Perform pH RTD input calibration if necessary at the points indicated in the menu COM port auto detect Enable disable audible indications Operation The user applica...

Page 51: ...der is connected to a serial port on the PC The recorder is turned on and is operating normally Go to the Settings menu and check the COM port number Make sure you are using the right COM port on your...

Page 52: ...able COM ports for your selection Selecting the Show History Viewer provides a log of all the events happening with the application such as high low alarm events start stop of the application etc Sele...

Page 53: ...ip Chart Tab Screen In the settings menu Re scale Calibrate Memory Tab You can re scale the chart paper of the recorder within its range or go back to the default setting You can download the recorded...

Page 54: ...nt or RTD resistance equivalent pH Calibration Simulate 4 pH 177 5 mV then Press Set Low Simulate 7 pH 0 mV then press Set High RTD Temp Calibration Simulate 100 ohms RTD 20 C 107 8 ohms then press Se...

Page 55: ...g Pens are door mounted and swing clear of the chart when door opens Lights LCD Backlight Chart lights Turns on off using Light key In Battery mode it turns on for 3 seconds In DC adapter mode it togg...

Page 56: ...ttery Life 3 Months under normal conditions Battery Status Indication Icon on the LCD AC Adapter 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz input Output 9Vdc 1 7A UL CE FCC Marked Output Plug Female Center Positive Coax...

Page 57: ...90 RH room temperature Accuracy Chart 4 RH From 15 90 RH 6 RH Below 15 above 90 RH Display Resolution 1 RH Distance for Remote Probe 40 Feet Temperature Humidity Sensor Digital chip Probe Disconnect P...

Page 58: ...40 to 320 F Input Connection Universal connector Probe Input Dual K J or T programmable from PC Open Thermocouple Input Pens will go to the Home position Display will show Prb Err Chart motor will co...

Page 59: ...Voltage 15Vdc 50 mA Factory Default settings Process Input Dual 4 20 mA CTXL DPR I Dual 0 5 Vdc CTXL DPR V Chart Scale Both Inputs 0 to 100 High Alarm Set Point Chan 1 100 Chan 2 100 Low Alarm Set Po...

Page 60: ...Resolution 1 C Chart paper 0 1 C or F Display Response Time 2 seconds RTD Connection Terminal Block The Chart paper is printed for pH 0 12 and C 0 120 The following table shows all the optional acces...

Page 61: ...DUST 73 121 31 73 DUST DUST DUST DUST 73 SOLVENT 121 31 Handle the recorder carefully DO NOT DROP IT Keep the recorder away from excessive dirt and dust Do not use the recorder or the sensor in a corr...

Page 62: ...der 5 NOTE All humidity sensors are susceptible to contamination from outside sources that can affect accuracy and response time Take care to prevent excessive contamination by dirt oil grease solvent...

Page 63: ...mple Pack Process CT485 CDF 100 Charts 1 day am pm F CT485 CDC 100 Charts 1 day am pm C CT485 C24F 20 Charts 24 hour clock F CT485 C24C 20 Charts 24 hour clock C CT485 CWF 100 Charts 7 day F CT485 CWC...

Page 64: ...6 2 List of Accessories and Charts Papers 6 Notes...

Page 65: ...plugged into the wall and into the power jack on the recorder If using fresh batteries make sure they are inserted correctly If using old batteries replace with a fresh set of alkaline batteries Char...

Page 66: ...e sure pen caps are removed and secured in a safe location Check that the pens are locked firmly in position in their holders The pens do not appear to be leaving traces on the paper The pens do not a...

Page 67: ...lugged into The wireless receiver acts as a probe so the wireless RF link is totally transparent to the circular chart recorder The recorder thinks that it is directly connected to the probe This desi...

Page 68: ...ATED ON BACK SIDE OF TRANSMITTER OFF ON POWER DC POWER INPUT 5V 100 mA R OMEGA W9 915MHz W8 868MHz LO BAT ERROR TX USB PORT CONFIG PROBE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is...

Page 69: ...00 FCC LABEL LOCATED ON BACK SIDE OF RECEIVER CTXL PR SERIES WIRELESS TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY RECEIVER NORMAL USB PORT CONFIG ERROR RX W9 915MHz W8 868MHz TM This device complies with Part 15 of the...

Page 70: ...t Assembly For Tripod Mount Figure 8 7 Transmitter Mounting Bracket With DIN Rail Mount WIRELESS TRANSMITTER TWO MOUNTING CASE SCREWS TWO 4 40 MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS FOUR 6 FLAT HEAD SELF TAP MOUNTIN...

Page 71: ...al channel frequency and the unit ID number First install the configuration software on your PC Configuring the wireless Transmitter Turn off the battery power Connect the transmitter to the USB port...

Page 72: ...e configuration software Figure 8 9 shows the main menu of the software The buttons and the menu selections are described as follows Run It will display the temperature humidity in real time from the...

Page 73: ...ter and receiver to communicate properly the time interval channel frequency and the unit ID should be the same for both After saving the new configuration exit the program Un plug the receiver from t...

Page 74: ...put 5 dBm 3 16 mW Approvals Model CTXL TRH W or G W9 FCC Class A 915 MHz US Canada Model CTXL TRH W or G W8 CE 868 MHz Europe Model CTXL PT W9 FCC Class A 915 MHz US Canada Model CTXL PT W8 CE 868 MHz...

Page 75: ...tion error The lowest priority error code is 4 blinks to indicate low battery If multiple errors occur at the same time such as bad sensor probe and low battery the transmitter s red LED will blink 3...

Page 76: ...this error clears at the transmitter the receiver will then blink 4 times to indicate the next error if any The red LED error reporting occurs every 10 seconds regardless of the transmission time inte...

Page 77: ...requency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is like...

Page 78: ...mitter is supplied with one AA size 3 6V Lithium battery Omega p n OM NOMAD BATT This battery is not re chargeable An optional 5V DC adapter is available Omega p n UNI AC 100 240 5V for permanent powe...

Page 79: ...NOTES 8 13...

Page 80: ...NOTES 8 14...

Page 81: ...ay 1 5 Keypad 1 5 Cover for Feet Stabilizing Arm 2 2 D D Size Batteries 2 4 Decorative Foot Cover 1 2 3 2 3 Display Backlite 1 3 5 Configuration 1 5 2 10 Functions 1 5 2 10 12 Mode 1 5 2 12 Door Latch...

Page 82: ...dapter 2 5 Failure 2 5 Switch 1 5 Process Input 4 5 R Relative Humidity 1 2 3 4 3 RelayAlarm Contact Closure 2 11 4 2 Wiring Diagram 2 11 Outputs 2 11 4 2 Remote Sensor 2 13 Rescaling 2 15 3 2 S SCALE...

Page 83: ...A if the unit is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge OMEGA s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser including but not limited to m...

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