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Instruction Manual 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ICENI/AI-03 

4 Channel Thermocouple Input Module 

 

Pub_3644 - Issue 2 

Summary of Contents for ICENI/AI-03

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual ICENI AI 03 4 Channel Thermocouple Input Module Pub_3644 Issue 2 ...

Page 2: ...ulateurs Europa Ltd 2014 The contents of this document are the exclusive Property of Regulateurs Europa Ltd They must not be copied or reproduced without the written authorisation of the Company Pub_3644 Page 2 of 24 ...

Page 3: ... 11 5 1 2 Signal Channels 11 5 1 3 Fault Status Indication 11 5 1 4 Signal Isolation 11 5 1 5 Field Wiring Termination 12 5 2 Mechanical Properties 13 5 2 1 Temperature Range 13 5 2 2 Material 13 5 2 3 Weight 13 5 2 4 Ingress Protection 13 5 2 5 Dimensions 13 6 UNPACKING INITIAL PREPARATION FOR USE 14 6 1 Unpacking 14 6 2 Node Assembly 14 6 3 Node Disassembly 14 6 4 Module Positioning Within a Nod...

Page 4: ...ATION 18 9 1 Module Configuration 18 9 2 Signal Configuration 18 9 3 Signal Measurements 19 9 4 Cold Junction Compensation 19 9 5 Module Signal Failure Detection 20 10 DATA COMMUNICATIONS TO MASTER MODULE 21 11 SOFTWARE VERSION 22 12 CONTACT 23 13 REVISION HISTORY 24 Pub_3644 Page 4 of 24 ...

Page 5: ...rsity of application certain items may differ in detail It should be noted that these instructions are issued for general information and do not constitute a specification of the equipment Whilst reserving the right to make any alteration in design which they may consider advisable the manufacturers absolve themselves from making any such alteration retrospective In addition to the information giv...

Page 6: ...s on each side of the module and the field wiring connectors at the top of the module Ensure that any wires are fitted securely into terminals 2 3 Signal Connection If the module requires configuration then ensure that any critical signals are disconnected from the module until configuration of the module has been performed This will prevent unwanted or unexpected changes in signal polarity from a...

Page 7: ...node master signal conditioning modules power module x8 in this example supply module According to the mix of signal conditioning modules the Iceni node manages the measurement and generation of electrical signals to from sensors and field devices Information is exchanged with other nodes in a system via a field communications network connected to the Iceni master module Pub_3644 Page 7 of 24 ...

Page 8: ...r supply between modules All modules have a 10 way ICENIbus connector on both sides of the lower housing although for end modules master and main power supply one side connector will be supplied fitted with a protective cover ICENIbus connectors ICENIbus ICENIbus power power data field communications network field devices sensors field devices sensors power signals signals signals signals Pub_3644...

Page 9: ...he numbers marked on the Iceni housing This arrangement identifies the connector to its location on the module When fitted properly the field wiring connectors are held securely in the module housing In order to remove a terminal a small flat bladed screwdriver should be inserted between the top of the connector and the module housing to enable the connector to be carefully levered free This will ...

Page 10: ...t indication via illuminated channel indicator on ICENI AI 03 module and on master module display o Measured real world value i e measured temperature available to field communications network and master module display o Signal health status available to field communications network and master module display o Cold junction temperature measurement available to field communications network and mast...

Page 11: ...ignal filtering software and hardware 300ms filter Input resistance 1MOhm Signal measurement range o E type 270 C to 1000 C 454 F to 1832 F o J type 210 C to 1200 C 346 F to 292 F o K type 270 C to 1372 C 454 F to 2501 F o N type 270 C to 1300 C 454 F to 2372 F Cold junction compensation automatic 5 1 3 Fault Status Indication Faults sensed sensor open circuit 5 1 4 Signal Isolation Signal channel...

Page 12: ...ICENI AI 03 5 1 5 Field Wiring Termination 4 x 4 way free part sockets with screw terminals Cage clamp option available Wiring cross section strip length 0 14 to 0 5mm2 7mm Pub_3644 Page 12 of 24 ...

Page 13: ...rage 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F 5 2 2 Material Enclosure Polyamide Labels Polyester Membrane overlay Polyester 5 2 3 Weight Module weight including free part screw terminals 130g approx 5 2 4 Ingress Protection Assembled node IP20 5 2 5 Dimensions Dimensions shown in mm 22 5 99 114 Pub_3644 Page 13 of 24 ...

Page 14: ...the underside of each module engages properly with the rail to retain the modules in place o The ICENI AI 03 module can be fitted with other modules one at a time on the DIN rail with a slight tilting action It is important that the metal DIN rail latch on the underside of each module engages properly with the rail to retain the module in place The modules can then be pressed together tightly to e...

Page 15: ...ny of the yellow locations shown in the diagram below according to the total number of signal conditioning modules assembled in the node 1 16 Modules should be assembled with population starting at position 1 on the left hand side continuing towards position 16 on the right Pub_3644 Page 15 of 24 ...

Page 16: ...13 14 15 16 not connected 7 2 Wiring Schematic TC TC Thermocouple ICENI AI 03 7 3 Earthing Grounding The metal terminal rail to which the Iceni node is attached should be connected to a clean earth ground point In many applications this would be the chassis of the product It is recommended that screened thermocouple cable is used with the screen connected to a clean earth ground point at the Iceni...

Page 17: ...of the module presents the following status indicators module health status channels 1 to 4 signal status 8 2 Pushbutton The top face of the module presents a pushbutton for access to channel information on the master module display pushbutton Pub_3644 Page 17 of 24 ...

Page 18: ...r the value may not be accurate until the module has reached a stable operating temperature It is recommended that the module is left to warm up for at least thirty minutes before the values are considered accurate Following a warm power up where the power has been removed for greater than two minutes each channel will take up to approximately fifteen seconds to initialise and present a measuremen...

Page 19: ...e sensor to measure the temperature at the cold junction This temperature is used in the calculation of sensor signal temperature Although only four thermocouple signal channels are supported by the ICENI AI 03 module the cold junction temperature is provided as channel five This real world measured temperature value for the cold junction in C or F is made available to the field communications net...

Page 20: ...tput Measured Value Status Value field communications network attempts to access data for a signal channel 4 network access fault 9999 C 9999 F 7 channel unavailable ICENI AI 03 module stops responding to master module module fault module status shown as flashing red de energises 8 module lost The faults above are non latching and will self reset when the failure condition is removed With the syst...

Page 21: ...lable CHANNEL 7 MEASURED DRIVEN VALUE if available CHANNEL 8 MEASURED DRIVEN VALUE if available SIGNAL STATUS VALUES CHANNEL 1 STATUS VALUE if available CHANNEL 2 STATUS VALUE if available CHANNEL 3 STATUS VALUE if available CHANNEL 4 STATUS VALUE if available CHANNEL 5 STATUS VALUE if available CHANNEL 6 STATUS VALUE if available CHANNEL 7 STATUS VALUE if available CHANNEL 8 STATUS VALUE if avail...

Page 22: ...ICENI AI 03 11 SOFTWARE VERSION This instruction manual is valid for the following releases of software K0013 001 Pub_3644 Page 22 of 24 ...

Page 23: ...uld be used The product part number and serial number where available should be referenced Regulateurs Europa Ltd Port Lane Colchester Essex C01 2NX United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1206 799556 Fax 44 0 1206 792685 Email support regulateurseuropa com Website www re iceni com Pub_3644 Page 23 of 24 ...

Page 24: ...b_3644 Page 24 of 24 13 REVISION HISTORY REVISION DATE AUTHOR CHANGES 1 04 04 11 MMB Original 2 22 04 14 MMB Major update of format and content Regulateurs Europa Ltd Port Lane Colchester Essex United Kingdom CO1 2NX ...

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