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Reference manual

Advanced Signal Multi-Scanner

Jofra ASM-801/802/803 A/B

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Page 1: ...Reference manual Advanced Signal Multi Scanner Jofra ASM 801 802 803 A B ...

Page 3: ...e ordered from the list of accessories Safety symbols This manual contains a number of safety symbols designed to draw your attention to instructions which must be followed when using the instrument as well as any risks involved Warning Conditions and actions which may compromise the safe use of the instrument and result in considerable personal injury or material damage Caution Conditions and act...

Page 4: ...rces 18 4 2 3 Connecting 4 20mA Transmitters 20 4 3 Cascading the multi scanner 21 4 4 Connecting A models to other instruments 22 5 0 Operating the multi scanner 23 5 1 Manual operation 23 5 2 Operation with JOFRACAL 24 6 0 Remote operation 25 6 1 Setting up the RS 232 Port for Remote Control 25 6 2 Units 26 6 2 1 Temperature units 26 6 2 2 Electrical units 26 6 3 Commands 26 6 3 1 CLS 26 6 3 2 E...

Page 5: ...ce 34 8 0 Errors 37 9 0 Adjusting the multi scanner 39 9 1 Adjusting and calibrating the instrument 39 9 2 Introduction to AMETRIM Software 39 9 2 1 Installing the AMETRIM Software 40 9 2 2 Connecting the PC and the ASM 80x 40 9 2 3 Starting the AMETRIM Software 40 9 2 4 Run calibration adjustment 42 9 2 5 To calibrate the ASM 80x 45 9 2 6 To adjust and calibrate as left the ASM 80x 46 9 2 7 To ca...

Page 6: ...temperature calibration This expertise is reflected in our products which are all designed for daily use in an industrial environment Please note that we would be very interested in hearing from you if you have any ideas or suggestions for changes to our products This reference manual applies to the following instruments JOFRA ASM 801 A JOFRA ASM 801 B JOFRA ASM 802 A JOFRA ASM 802 B JOFRA ASM 803...

Page 7: ...ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND AMETEK HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY AMETEK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY ANTICIPATED OR LOST PROFITS This warranty is voidable if the purchaser fails to follow any and all ins...

Page 8: ...sure low voltage signals To ensure the safety of the operator and the instrument DO NOT connect the multi scanner to input voltages above 30 Volts To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury The multi scanner must not be used for any purposes other than those described in this manual as it might cause a hazard The multi scanner has been designed for indoor use only and is not to be used in...

Page 9: ...placements of sensors When servicing the multi scanner only use specified replacement parts There are no user serviceable parts inside the multi scanner Caution To avoid possible damage to the multi scanner or to the equipment under test Disconnect the power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing resistance or continuity Use the proper connectors function and range for your measu...

Page 10: ...fully Check the parts according to the list shown below If any of the parts are missing or damaged please contact the dealer who sold you the multi scanner You should receive 1 multi scanner 1 power supply 1 traceable certificate 1 screw driver ASM 801 only 1 RS 232 serial cable 1 USB key containing reference manual and software package JOFRACAL ...

Page 11: ...10 2017 08 11 125614 04 When reordering please specify the part numbers according to the list of accessories section 11 0 ...

Page 12: ...ner models The Advanced Signal Multi scanner is available in 3 different models 801 802 and 803 in two different model versions A and B Model ASM 801 with Multi input Model ASM 802 with Mini Thermocouple input Model ASM 803 with LEMO input ...

Page 13: ...04 CLL 3 1 1 A Model version The A version operates by connecting selected channels to a single output channel In order to collect measurements a measuring device is connected to the output channel Apart from being controlled from a connected computer the A version can also be operated manually Depending on the type of measuring device connected to the instrument there is a certain settling time b...

Page 14: ...or if multiple multi scanners are connected in series connect the instrument in front to the ANALOG BUS OUT e SLAVE If multiple multi scanners are connected in series the RS232 master line of the succeeding instrument must be connected here For applications see section 4 3 f PC Master Connect the controlling computer here or if multiple multi scanners are connected in series connect the instrument...

Page 15: ... out of the next instrument must be connected here For applications see section 4 3 e SLAVE If multiple multi scanners are connected in series the RS232 master line of the succeeding instrument must be connected here For applications see section 4 3 f PC Master Connect the controlling computer here or if multiple multi scanners are connected in series connect the instrument in front to the PC MAST...

Page 16: ...scanner has been designed for indoor use only and is not to be used in wet locations The multi scanner is not designed for operation in altitudes above 2000 meters Do not apply more than the rated voltage current See specifications for supported ranges Select the proper function and range for your measurement Caution In case of resistive measurements it is very important that no capacities are pre...

Page 17: ...ti scanner is reset The order in which the sensors are connected to the multi scanner makes no difference When setting up the instrument via the control software it is possible to choose individually which channels to use But what matters is that there is consistency between where to connect the sensor to the instrument and what to write in the controlling software Inconsistency would result in fa...

Page 18: ...uipment under test Disconnect the power and discharge all high voltage capacitors before testing resistance or continuity Use the proper connectors function and range for your measurement When using the switch test function make sure that no other equipment such as heavy loads or sources is connected in the test loop For correct connection of sensors to the multi scanner use the diagrams below A B...

Page 19: ...ermocouples and Voltages Sources See section 10 0 Technical specifications for supported types of thermocouples The multi scanner has a cold junction compensation function Normally this function should be ON and the actual temperature of the thermocouple can be measured With CJC OFF the multi scanner will measure the difference between the thermocouple at the junction and at its TC input terminal ...

Page 20: ... the sensors before any measurements are taken Do not apply heat to the plugs while measuring the TC e g by touching them The multi scanner is also able to measure the mV of a thermocouple which can be used along with a table if the corresponding TC type is not supported by the multi scanner ...

Page 21: ...transmitter which is disconnected from wiring use the loop power function This function activates a 24V supply in series with the current measuring Connect as shown on figure Connection a Measuring current without loop power Transmitters with built in supply or transmitters using external supply are connected as shown on figure Connection b Measuring ground E ...

Page 22: ...A or a B model Succeeding multi scanners have to be A models It is not possible to connect multiple B models in series When the DC power has been connected to the multi scanners and the proper RS232 connection has been established between all the instruments the LED s on channel 1 on all instruments involved will flash simultaneously First model is a B model succeeding multi scanners are A models ...

Page 23: ...A AMC 900 Part no 125587 Cable with mini compensation LEMO connector can be used to connect an ASM A model to e g a JOFRA ASC300 JOFRA AMC 900 JOFRA ATC B models or other instruments with mini compensation thermocouple connectors Part no 122823 Cable with banana LEMO connector can be used to connect an ASM A model to e g a JOFRA ASC300 JOFRA AMC 900 JOFRA ATC B models or other instruments with a s...

Page 24: ...nside the multi scanner 5 1 Manual operation A models The push buttons on the back of the A models can be used for manual channel shift When LED 1 is flashing no channel is selected These buttons will enable the user to operate the instrument without using a connected computer Supplying transmitters is not possible during manual operation Press both push buttons for two seconds and the multi scann...

Page 25: ...peration with JOFRACAL Both A and B models are operated by means of the sensor test and calibration software AMETEK Denmark A S JOFRACAL The program is included on the enclosed CD For introduction and use of the program the user is advised to read the user manual included on the CD All possibilities and limits of the program are described in the manual ANALOG BUS IN Push buttons for resetting the ...

Page 26: ...rt for Remote Control Note The RS 232 connection cable should not exceed 15m unless the load capacitance measured at connection points is less than 2500pF Serial parameter values 115200 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Xon Xoff EOL End of Line character or CR Carriage Return or both To set up remote operation of the calibrator on the Windows Hyper Terminal connected to a COM port on the PC us...

Page 27: ...he port works enter IDN This command will return information on the unit 6 2 Units 6 2 1 Temperature units CEL C KEL K FAR F 6 2 2 Electrical units V volts OHMS ohms A amps Hz Hertz MV 10 3 V KOHMS 103 OHMS 6 3 Commands 6 3 1 CLS SCPI standard command Clear Status Clears the ESE ESR SRE and STB registers i e set them to 0 6 3 2 ESE reg val SCPI standard command standard Event Status Enable ...

Page 28: ... up Command Error CME bit 5 This bit is set when an unknown command has been received or a known command with wrong arguments has been received EXE bit 4 This bit is set when an error during the execution of a command has occurred Operation Complete OPC bit 0 Is set whenever a command has been executed The events in the ESR register are cleared after a read 6 3 5 IDN SCPI standard command Identifi...

Page 29: ...t be specified as argument 6 3 10 SRE SCPI standard command Service Request Enable query Outputs the value of the Service Request Enable register 6 3 11 STB SCPI standard command Status Byte query Outputs the value of the Status Byte register In this implementation only the ESB bit Event Summary Bit is used i e the MAV bit Message Available and RQS MSS bit is always set to 0 The ESB bit is set if ...

Page 30: ...1 AMETEK ASM801B 123456 11111 0 01 2005 06 28 2 AMETEK ASM802A 123456 22222 0 01 2005 06 28 3 AMETEK ASM803A 123456 33333 0 01 2005 06 28 6 3 15 SYS_CONF SYS_CONF Freq Hz Speed Freq 50 60 Speed 1 2 3 4 Sets up A D converter speed filters in all connected units The speed parameter is only used by B models However the speed parameter must always be specified Default settings at power up is 50 Hz and...

Page 31: ...oltage Example CH_CONF DCV 2 CH_CONF DCV Range low V Range high V Temperature low temp unit Temperature high temp unit ch_list Sets the selected for measuring voltage transmitter T V Range low V_LOW_XX 0 000 V default value Range high V_HIGH_XX 10 000 V default value Temperature low V_TEMP_LOW_XX 0 C default value Temperature high V_TEMP_HIGH_XX 100 C default value CH_CONF MA ch_list Sets the sele...

Page 32: ... measuring thermocouple TC type can be J K T E R S B XK BP L U N CUSTOM J CUSTOM K CUSTOM T CUSTOM E CUSTOM R CUSTOM S CUSTOM B CUSTOM XK CUSTOM BP CUSTOM L CUSTOM U CUSTOM N CJC type can be INT EXT MAN Manuel CJC temperature is only used with CJC type MAN A B C is only used for CUSTOM types for calculating a compensated thermocouple voltage before converting to temperature Ucomp V A B Utc V C Utc...

Page 33: ...for RTD type Custom CvD Custom Serial No R0 RTPW A ALR B BLR C C1LR C2LR C3LR C4LR C5LR AHR BHR CHR DHR W660 is only used for RTD type Custom ITS 90 Custom Serial No can be up to 16 characters CUSTOM activates the stored values for either CUSTOM CVD or CUSTOM ITS 90 CH_CONF SWITCH ch_list Set the selected channels to be a switch sensor 6 3 20 CH_CONF channel Returns the configuration of the curren...

Page 34: ...he CH_SCAN command The value returned is based on the last periodic scan For A models the returned value is the CJC temperature The value can have the following units ohms mV V mA CEL FAR KEL For sensortype SWITCH the returned value is 0 or 1 where 1 OPEN and 0 CLOSED 6 3 22 CH_SCAN ch_list Starts scanning of the selected channels 6 3 23 CH_SCAN_STOP Stop scanning 6 3 24 CH_SCAN Returns a list of ...

Page 35: ...t can be used along with the water Caution The cloth must be firmly wrung to avoid any water penetrating the instrument and causing damage 7 3 Returning the multi scanner to service If the multi scanner continuously malfunctions verify that the instrument is being operated as described in this manual and return it to the manufacturer for repair service When returning the instrument please enclose ...

Page 36: ... by this manual Note AMETEK Denmark s liability ceases if parts are replaced repaired using spare parts which are not identical to those recommended by the manufacturer non original parts are used in any way when operating the instrument AMETEK Denmark s liability is restricted to errors originated from the factory ...

Page 37: ...______ Temp Sensor Service request This instrument is sent for calibration input please check off ___ Calibration as left ___ Check ___ Calibration as found and as left ___ Service ___ Accredited calibration as left ___ Repair ___ Accredited calibration as found and as left ___________________________________________________________________ Diagnosis data cause for return Diagnosis fault descripti...

Page 38: ...the multi scanner off and on again If the error still occurs return the multi scanner to the manufacturer for service Faulty readout Check that the connected sensors are correctly connected and that they are properly polarised Check that the software is set up correctly Switch the multi scanner off and on again If the error still occurs return the multi scanner to the manufacturer for service No c...

Page 39: ...ually automatically Check that the multi scanner is not subjected to direct or indirect heat sources ERRORS SERIES CONNECTED MULTI SCANNERS Error description Solution LED s does not flash simultaneously on all channel 1 s Check the RS232 connection Use only the supplied cables Switch the multi scanners off and on again Faulty readout Check that the connected sensors are correctly connected and tha...

Page 40: ...o special installation It is possible to make a disk containing the AMETRIM software From this disk AMETRIM can be installed on the hard disk of the computer but the disk has to be in the disk drive when running the software To use the software you need PC hardware requirements IBM compatible PC with 486 or higher processor PentiumTM 200 MHz recommended 32 MB of RAM 64 MB recommended 40 MB availab...

Page 41: ...0x Caution 1 Ensure that both the PC and the ASM 80x are switched off at the mains Failure to do so may result in your equipment being damaged 2 Connect the serial cable provided to the RS 232 port on the front of the ASM 80x and to the COM port on the PC 3 Switch on the PC and the ASM 80x 9 2 3 Starting the AMETRIM Software Note Before starting this software the PC and the ASM 80x must be connect...

Page 42: ...re to start the AMETRIM software If you are unsure of how to start software programs refer to your Windows Help In the main menu select Run Program to start the calibration Select ASM 80x and Comport in the Device Quick Connect dialog box and press Connect ...

Page 43: ...the PC and reads its serial number This information plus the COM port the calibrator is connected to is displayed at the bottom of the AMETRIM window If the calibrator is not switched on or is not one of the models covered by this manual then the software closes automatically 9 2 4 Run calibration adjustment This option allows you to check the accuracy of the ASM 80x electrical inputs You will req...

Page 44: ...d on for at least half an hour In order to calibrate the inputs the following calibrated signals must be used Nominal values Accepted range RTD Input 50Ω 20 to 70Ω 176Ω 150 to 200Ω 360Ω 330 to 390Ω 1760Ω 1500 to 2000Ω 3600Ω 3300 to 3900Ω mA inputs 0 mA 1 to 1 mA 10 mA 9 to 11 mA 20 mA 18 to 22 mA V Inputs 0 V 1 to 1 V 5 V 3 to 7 V 10 V 9 to 11 V mV inputs 0 mV 1 to 1 mV 35 mV 25 to 45 mV 70 mV 63 ...

Page 45: ...e the electrical inputs Cold Junction compensation requires a special setup using a calibrated thermocouple and temperature source for example an ice bath This and the measurement principles are shown briefly below If at any point you do not wish to continue click Stop The software exits this option and returns to the Main Menu In AMETRIM main menu click Run calibration adjustment Container with i...

Page 46: ...A models only CJ Comp Can be selected Use the check box list to select the input types to be measured Connect the reference signal source to the appropriate channel when prompted Click Start and follow the instructions on screen The software starts measuring the first of the selected inputs Ensure that the correct reference signal source is connected when prompted When all the selected inputs have...

Page 47: ...ing the report click Close This returns you to the first dialogue in the Temperature adjustment option If you do not require any further measurements click Done to return to the Main Menu 9 2 6 To adjust and calibrate as left the ASM 80x Note If you select Cold Junction compensation either you must also select the mV TC Input or be sure that the mV TC range is calibrated Click the radio button Adj...

Page 48: ...sures the pre set values for the selected input adjusts the settings and then re calibrates the calibrator s inputs All this is done before moving on to the next selected input When all the selected inputs have been measured adjusted and re calibrated a new dialogue appears Type a unique name for the measurements Click As left and ensure that the date is correct This information will appear in a m...

Page 49: ...st to select the inputs to be measured If you have selected more than one check box the measurements occur in the same order as they appear in the check box list Connect the reference signal source to the appropriate channel when prompted Click Start and follow the instructions on screen Each input has several pre set input values Ensure that the reference signal source is adjusted correctly when ...

Page 50: ...lectronically If you require a record of these measurements click Print while the report is displayed When you are finished viewing or printing the report click Close This returns you to the first dialogue in the Temperature adjustment option If you do not require any further measurements click Done to return to the Main Menu 9 2 8 Setup Printer This option provides a standard Windows procedure wh...

Page 51: ... Internal power supply 24V max 28mA Display resolution 0 0001mA 0 001 C 0 001 F Accuracy 0 010 of rdg 0 010 of F S Temperature coefficient outside 23 3 C 73 4 5 4 F 7 ppm C Input impedance 10Ω ASM 801 B ASM 802 B ASM 803 B and B A B A A combinations only Description Value Signal range 0 12V Display resolution 0 0001V 0 001 C 0 001 F Accuracy 0 005 of rdg 0 010 of F S Temperature coefficient outsid...

Page 52: ...Description Value Signal range 0 400Ω 0 4000Ω Internal power supply Excitation current 0 8mA 0 400Ω 0 15mA 0 4000Ω Display resolution 0 0001Ω 0 001 C 0 001 F 0 001Ω 0 001 C 0 001 F Accuracy 0 400 Ω PT10 PT50 PT100 4 wire 0 002 of rdg 0 002 of F S 3 wire 0 002 of rdg 0 002 of F S 50mΩ 2 wire 0 002 of rdg 0 002 of F S 100mΩ 0 4000 Ω PT500 PT1000 4 wire 0 002 of rdg 0 005 of F S 3 wire 0 002 of rdg 0...

Page 53: ...tion Value RTD 4 wire 2 5 ppm rdg 0 400Ω 15 ppm rdg 400 4000Ω RTD 3 wire 2 5 ppm rdg 50 mΩ 0 400Ω 15 ppm rdg 50 mΩ 400 4000Ω mA 1 ppm rdg 0 24mA mV V 2uV All models Description Value Accuracy automatic cold Junction compensation ASM 801 802 A B 0 20 C 0 36 F ambient temp 20 C to 26 C 68 F to 78 8 F ASM 803 A B 0 50 C 0 9 F ambient temp 20 C to 26 C 68 F to 78 8 F Temperature coefficient 0 05 C C 0...

Page 54: ... 608 0 06 0 12 320 420 608 788 0 07 0 12 420 660 788 1220 0 08 0 14 660 800 1220 1472 0 09 0 16 800 1000 1472 1832 0 10 0 19 J 210 100 346 148 0 23 0 41 100 0 148 32 0 10 0 18 0 155 32 311 0 08 0 14 155 320 311 608 0 09 0 16 320 420 608 788 0 09 0 17 420 660 788 1220 0 09 0 17 660 800 1220 1472 0 09 0 17 800 1000 1472 1832 0 11 0 21 1000 1200 1832 2192 0 13 0 23 K 250 200 418 328 0 94 1 69 200 100...

Page 55: ...88 0 40 0 73 420 660 788 1220 0 39 0 70 660 800 1220 1472 0 35 0 63 800 1000 1472 1832 0 36 0 64 1000 1200 1832 2192 0 34 0 61 1200 1400 2192 2552 0 34 0 60 1400 1600 2552 2912 0 35 0 62 1600 1768 2912 3214 4 0 41 0 74 S 50 0 58 32 0 98 1 76 0 155 32 311 0 78 1 40 155 320 311 608 0 49 0 89 320 420 608 788 0 45 0 81 420 660 788 1220 0 41 0 73 660 800 1220 1472 0 40 0 72 800 1000 1472 1832 0 39 0 70...

Page 56: ...0 800 1220 1472 0 078 0 141 PT100 90 385 200 80 328 112 0 023 0 041 80 0 112 32 0 026 0 046 0 100 32 212 0 029 0 052 100 155 212 311 0 030 0 054 155 320 311 608 0 034 0 062 320 420 608 788 0 038 0 069 420 660 788 1220 0 044 0 080 660 800 1220 1472 0 052 0 093 PT200 90 385 200 80 328 112 0 247 0 445 80 0 112 32 0 262 0 471 0 100 32 212 0 278 0 500 100 155 212 311 0 279 0 502 155 320 311 608 0 290 0...

Page 57: ...55 320 311 608 0 068 0 122 320 420 608 788 0 074 0 133 420 660 788 1220 0 081 0 145 660 800 1220 1472 0 092 0 165 Cu M 50 90 428 200 80 328 112 0 039 0 070 80 0 112 32 0 042 0 076 0 100 32 212 0 045 0 081 100 155 212 311 0 045 0 081 155 200 311 392 0 046 0 083 Cu M 100 90 428 200 80 328 112 0 021 0 038 80 0 112 32 0 023 0 041 0 100 32 212 0 026 0 047 100 155 212 311 0 026 0 047 155 200 311 392 0 0...

Page 58: ... regulated DC max 30W Power consumption VA 21 VA AC 15W Communication Interface Standard RS232 Transmission rate 115200 Baud User interface Update rate B model Scan rate 1 1 ch sec V mA mV 0 5 ch sec RTD Scan rate 2 2 ch sec V mA mV 1ch sec RTD Scan rate 3 3 ch sec V mA mV 1 5 ch sec RTD Scan rate 4 5 ch sec V mA mV 2 5 ch sec RTD ...

Page 59: ...omagnetic environment The ASM 800 is designed for use in basic electromagnectic environment as defined in EN61326 1 2013 and has been tested in typical configurations with length of cables for device under test USB and extermal power supply not exceeding 3 m RTD sensor types CUSTOM ITS 90 CUSTOM CvD P10 90 385 P50 90 385 P100 90 385 P200 90 385 P500 90 385 P1K 90 385 P100 90 392 H120 90 672 M50 90...

Page 60: ...125614 04 2017 08 11 59 Additional specifications directives observed EMC directives 2014 30 EU EN61326 1 2013 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements ...

Page 61: ...4 Cable with mini compensation LEMO connection 125587 Cable with male LEMO LEMO connection 125592 Screwdriver VDE insulated LK 125594 Kit with RS232 cable and cable 650mm with male LEMO LEMO connection 125618 Thermocouple male plug type K ASM 802 120517 Thermocouple male plug type N ASM 802 120514 Thermocouple male plug type T ASM 802 120515 Thermocouple male plug type Cu Cu ASM 802 120519 Power s...

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