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M212849EN-A

User Guide

Transmitter for Vaisala Indigo-compatible probes

Indigo300

Summary of Contents for Indigo300

Page 1: ...M212849EN A User Guide Transmitter for Vaisala Indigo compatible probes Indigo300...

Page 2: ...en time and hereby disclaims any and all responsibilities related thereto This document does not create any legally binding obligations for Vaisala towards customers or end users All legally binding o...

Page 3: ...2 Mounting with DIN rail adapter 20 3 3 Wiring 21 3 3 1 Transmitter base 22 3 3 2 Wiring options 23 3 3 3 Wiring from the back 24 3 3 4 Wiring through bottom lead throughs 25 3 4 Finalizing installat...

Page 4: ...libration and adjustment with Insight PC software 47 7 2 1 Calibration overview 47 7 2 2 Environmental compensation 48 7 2 3 CO2 probe adjustment example 49 7 2 4 Analog output adjustment 50 7 3 Calib...

Page 5: ...nnecting Indigo300 transmitter to Insight PC software 31 Figure 18 Insight software main menu view with transmitter and connected probe 33 Figure 19 Unit selection example with humidity and temperatur...

Page 6: ...smitter analog channel fixed test output levels 54 Table 8 Indigo transmitter messages shown on display 59 Table 9 Indigo compatible probes 62 Table 10 Indigo300 operating environment 62 Table 11 Indi...

Page 7: ...de Name M212848EN Vaisala Indigo300 Transmitter Quick Guide M212722EN Vaisala Indigo80 Handheld Indicator User Guide 1 3 Documentation conventions Warning alerts you to a serious hazard If you do not...

Page 8: ...ered trademark of Vaisala Oyj Indigo is a trademark of Vaisala Oyj Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countrie...

Page 9: ...key for enabling access to the free Vaisala Insight PC software or Indigo80 handheld indicator With Insight and Indigo80 you can configure both the transmitter and the probe connected to it as well as...

Page 10: ...Plugged or equipped with a M16 1 5 cable gland or an NPT 1 2 conduit fitting 6 Lead through for cables Plugged or equipped with a M20 1 5 cable gland or an NPT 1 2 conduit fitting 7 Grounding termina...

Page 11: ...nsight PC software or Indigo80 handheld indicator By default the display shows the output parameters configured for the transmitter s analog outputs If no output parameters have been configured for th...

Page 12: ...the front of the transmitter 2 3 2 Device status mode The rightmost display view shows the status of the transmitter and the connected probe Any active notifications for example about the probe s cali...

Page 13: ...these instructions violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the product Vaisala assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements WARNING If...

Page 14: ...ables can damage the equipment CAUTION Do not modify the unit or use it in ways not described in the documentation Improper modification or use may lead to safety hazards equipment damage failure to p...

Page 15: ...y to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party re...

Page 16: ...Loosen the screws on the transmitter cover 2 Carefully open the transmitter cover part of the way from both sides so that it is easier to pull the cover off the base The cover may be tight 3 Pull the...

Page 17: ...screws and plugs according to the properties of the installation surface Drill with suitable drill bit Figure 7 Mounting through transmitter body 111 4 37 7 0 28 102 4 02 0 22 120 4 72 5 5 57 2 24 5...

Page 18: ...7 Reattach the transmitter cover Tighten the screws hand tight using the 4 mm Allen key recommended tightening torque 3 6 Nm More information Wiring options page 23 3 2 1 Mounting with adapter plate...

Page 19: ...the adapter plate 2 Attach the adapter plate to the mounting holes using 4 screws and 4 wall plugs 3 Open the transmitter cover 4 If you intend to wire the transmitter through the lead through at the...

Page 20: ...m Allen key recommended tightening torque 3 6 Nm More information Wiring options page 23 3 2 2 Mounting with DIN rail adapter T10 Torx key M3 8 screws 4 pcs provided Figure 11 Mounting with DIN rail a...

Page 21: ...the transmitter is an isolated power source that fulfills the requirements of the one of the following Limited Energy Circuit LEC in accordance with IEC EN UL CSA 61010 1 Limited Power Source LPS in a...

Page 22: ...6 1 5 cable gland for probe connection 5 Lead through with plug M16 1 5 cable gland or NPT1 2 conduit fitting 6 Lead through with plug M20 1 5 cable gland or NPT1 2 conduit fitting 7 Grounding termina...

Page 23: ...nded CH Analog output channel 1 CH Analog output channel 2 CH Analog output channel 2 CH Analog output channel 3 CH Analog output channel 3 3 3 1 3 Probe connection terminals The probe connection term...

Page 24: ...at the EMC requirements are fulfilled 3 3 3 Wiring from the back 1 Before connecting wires or cables make sure that the transmitter is powered off 2 Open the transmitter cover if not already open 3 Re...

Page 25: ...htening torque 3 6 Nm 7 Plug or seal the unused lead throughs 3 4 Finalizing installation After mounting and wiring the transmitter do these final steps to have your transmitter ready for use 1 Verify...

Page 26: ...in use a Pull on the cable to verify that the cable is securely held by the cable gland b Tighten the cable gland if the cable moves 2 Check that every unused cable gland is plugged and tightened 3 4...

Page 27: ...he screw to 3 6 Nm After grounding the transmitter switch on the power supply input More information Power supply input terminals page 22 3 5 Connecting probes Only connect compatible measurement devi...

Page 28: ...cable connector pins when inserting 2 Hold the probe in the probe connector and lock it in place by turning the locking wheel counterclockwise 3 When the transmitter recognizes the connected probe it...

Page 29: ...ASM213582 The probe connection type locking wheel or cable gland is selected when ordering the transmitter Probe connection cables of different lengths are available as accessories For more detailed...

Page 30: ...e probe connected to the transmitter Test and adjust the analog output channels of the transmitter To connect the Indigo transmitter to the Vaisala Insight PC software you must have the Vaisala USB De...

Page 31: ...nsmitter to Insight PC software 1 M8 connector of the service cable 2 M12 connector of the service cable 3 USB adapter 1 Open the protective cover of the transmitter service port using the 4 mm Allen...

Page 32: ...ackets the cable is ready for use Note the COM port number you will need it later If the device is listed as Vaisala USB Instrument Cable without a COM port number listed you must install the driver m...

Page 33: ...ct Settings to switch between the Basic mode and Advanced mode user modes change the units of parameters metric non metric enter a factory code to access restricted functionalities or view information...

Page 34: ...ange the units of the measurement parameters in the Settings menu accessible from the Insight PC software main view The unit selection has an effect on entering configuration values for example whethe...

Page 35: ...robes features and settings The available features and settings depend on the probe model and firmware version The help tours in the indicator s user interface guide you through the key features of th...

Page 36: ...interval and duration and browsing data files 3 Notifications menu displays notifications related to Indigo80 and the connected devices 4 Indigo80 menu for changing the settings of Indigo80 for exampl...

Page 37: ...Indigo300 transmitter to Indigo80 handheld indicator 1 M8 connector of the service cable 2 M12 5F ports on the bottom of Indigo80 for connecting compatible Vaisala devices Ports are labeled and 3 M12...

Page 38: ...meters You can use the Indigo80 handheld indicator to select which measurement parameters from the probe connected to the transmitter are shown on the transmitter display 1 Connect the transmitter to...

Page 39: ...the transmitter to the indicator 2 Open the main menu by pressing 3 Select Devices If you have more than one device connected to the indicator make a further selection between the devices In this cas...

Page 40: ...er the Configure device menu Analog output 1 shown in example The available selections depend on the probe that is connected to the transmitter for example CO2 output parameter selection is only avail...

Page 41: ...e the following settings when a humidity and temperature probe is connected to the transmitter 4 20 mA current output Relative humidity measurement scaled to 0 100 RH Clipping limit 0 error limit 5 an...

Page 42: ...menu When you remove the analog output configuration from the transmitter the transmitter automatically adapts the analog output settings of the next probe you connect to it 1 Connect the transmitter...

Page 43: ...ty and temperature probe is connected to the transmitter 4 20 mA current output Relative humidity measurement scaled to 0 100 RH Clipping limit 5 error limit 10 and error output 3 6 mA 1 Connect the t...

Page 44: ...e than one device connected to the indicator make a further selection between the devices In this case select Indigo300 4 Select Reset analog output settings OK 5 Confirm by selecting OK 6 Exit the me...

Page 45: ...Time 6 00 In error state at 220000 ppm 200000 ppm 10 5 00 5 25 Clipped at 210000 ppm 200000 ppm 5 Regular measurement Output clipping limit Error level Figure 26 Analog output overrange behavior exam...

Page 46: ...factory calibration the instrument performs as new For up to date information about calibration points and offering visit store vaisala com When returning a product for calibration or repair make sure...

Page 47: ...nmental compensations and the number of adjustment points varies depending on the features of the connected probe The menu examples presented here are examples of calibration options that are availabl...

Page 48: ...al factors that have an effect on the measurement for example temperature pressure or background gases The selection of environmental compensations available in the Indigo transmitter configuration me...

Page 49: ...ve humidity and oxygen concentration values given as the current operating environment are correct for your present environment You can review and change the environmental settings in the Configure de...

Page 50: ...be inaccurate you can test and adjust the output level in the calibration menu of the Insight PC software Note that each of the 3 analog output channels is adjusted separately To carry out the adjustm...

Page 51: ...Connect the multimeter wiring to analog output 1 screw terminals and close the transmitter cover 3 Power on the transmitter and connect the transmitter to the Insight PC software 4 To open the calibra...

Page 52: ...eld indicator provides options for calibrating and adjusting the measurement of the probe you have connected to the transmitter and testing and adjusting the analog output channels of the transmitter...

Page 53: ...e for your calibration point s you can just skip the stabilizing graph view with the button to get to the view where you can set the reference value Then replace the automatically filled Measured valu...

Page 54: ...u by pressing or return to the main menu by pressing More information Connecting to Indigo80 handheld indicator page 36 7 3 3 Analog output adjustment If the analog output appears to be inaccurate you...

Page 55: ...ct the transmitter to the indicator 4 Open the main menu by pressing 5 Select Devices If you have more than one device connected to the indicator make a further selection between the devices In this c...

Page 56: ...adjustment view in Low point offset and High point offset 16 To verify that the output level of the transmitter is now accurate repeat the low point and high point output tests and check that the mul...

Page 57: ...devices to the transmitter Attempting to connect incompatible devices or cables can damage the equipment Refer to transmitter specifications for compatibility information CAUTION You can replace probe...

Page 58: ...C software page 30 8 4 Restoring factory default settings with Indigo80 handheld indicator You can restore the transmitter back to its factory default settings using the Indigo80 handheld indicator 1...

Page 59: ...mode off Note that each of the 3 analog outputs has its own configuration menu Transmitter display shows a warning saying that outputs are configured for a different probe An analog output configurati...

Page 60: ...t configuration for another type of probe already exists in the transmitter so the settings cannot be received automatically from the type of probe you are connecting Configure the analog output setti...

Page 61: ...up 8 7 Writing a problem report When troubleshooting the product write a problem report including What failed what worked did not work Where did it fail location and environment When did it fail date...

Page 62: ...e temperature 30 70 C 22 158 F Operating humidity 0 100 RH Maximum operating altitude 5000 m approx 16 400 ft IP rating IP65 Dust tight Protected from powerful water jets from any direction Note Prote...

Page 63: ...re for Windows available at http www vaisala com insight 3 For the voltage outputs small variation is possible around true zero 4 For the current consumption of the connected probe see the probe s use...

Page 64: ...1 134 43 5 mm 6 34 5 26 1 71 in Weight 1200 g 2 65 lb 9 2 Dimensions 161 6 34 134 5 26 134 5 26 43 5 1 71 mm in Figure 32 Indigo300 transmitter dimensions 9 3 Spare parts and accessories Information o...

Page 65: ...xed cables for use with cable gland Probe connection cable 0 3 m 12 in open end CBL210896 03MSP Probe connection cable 1 m 3 ft 3 in open end CBL210896 1MSP Probe connection cable 3 m 9 ft 11 in open...

Page 66: ...214780SP Cable gland M16 1 5 for 2 0 6 0 mm 0 08 0 24 in cable ASM213671SP Conduit fitting M16 1 5 for NPT1 2 conduit 210675SP Plug for M20 lead through ASM213672SP Plug for M16 lead through 210369SP...

Page 67: ...ive This directive aims to minimize the impact of electrical and electronic goods on the environment by increasing reuse and recycling and reducing the amount of WEEE going to landfill This symbol ind...

Page 68: ...r gasket Silicone Dispose of or recycle as silicone according to local regulations 8 PCB Various materials Electrical and electronic waste 9 PCB screws Stainless steel Metal waste 10 Transmitter base...

Page 69: ...ard warranty terms and conditions see www vaisala com warranty Please observe that any such warranty may not be valid in case of damage due to normal wear and tear exceptional operating conditions neg...

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