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1.  DESCRIPTION

The BA374C is an intrinsically safe 4/20mA loop
powered transmitter incorporating a large easy to
read display.  The instrument may be programmed
on-site to accept most common thermocouples
and resistance thermometers, and will provide a
linear 4/20mA output proportional to temperature,
plus a display in 

o

C or 

o

F.   Voltage inputs may be

scaled allowing the BA374C to display variables
other than temperature.

Optional alarms provide two galvanically isolated
solid state outputs which may be independently
programmed for high or low operation.  For
installations in poorly illuminated areas an optional
display backlight is available.

The BA374C transmitter has been designed in
accordance with EN50014 & EN50020, and has
been issued with an EC-Type Examination
Certificate confirming compliance with the
European ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.

The BA374C transmitter is available in a glass
reinforced polyester (GRP), or an epoxy painted
aluminium enclosure, both provide IP66 protection.

 

Fig 1 Simplified block diagram

2.  OPERATION

Fig 1 shows a simplified block diagram of the
transmitter.  The input signal, which may be from a
thermocouple, resistance thermometer or a dc
voltage, is digitised and transferred to the
instrument processor via an optical isolator.  The
processor scales the signal and for temperature

measurement applies linearisation using look-up
tables stored in permanent memory.   The 

resulting temperature is shown on the internal
display and controls the 4/20mA output current.
The transmitter and the optional alarms are
powered from the 4/20mA current loop, but the
optional display backlight requires a separate
supply.

Each time power is applied to the instrument,
initialisation is performed.  After a short delay the
following display sequence occurs:

-1.8.8.8.8

Display test in which all
segments of the display
are activated for 2.5
seconds.

           

   .   .   .   .

For 1 second

0

For  less than 0.5
seconds.

Input signal

Using calibration

displayed

information stored in

instrument memory.

2.1 Controls

All functions of the transmitter can be programmed
on-site via four push-buttons which are located
behind the enclosure cover   -  see Fig 5.   In the
display mode i.e. when the transmitter is displaying
the input signal, these push-buttons have the
following functions.  The 4/20mA output current is
not affected when these push-buttons are
operated, and when released, the input signal will
again be displayed.

  Button

Function

Down

While this button is pushed the
transmitter will show the display
corresponding to a 4mA output.  

Up

While this button is pushed the
transmitter will show the display
corresponding to a 20mA output.  

For transmitters fitted with alarms

E

+

Up

While these buttons are pushed the
transmitter will display setpoint 1.  

E

+

Down

While these buttons are pushed the
transmitter will display setpoint 2. 

It is also possible to adjust the two alarm setpoints
from the display mode  - see section 11.4

      5

Содержание BA374C

Страница 1: ...BA374C Intrinsically safe field mounting indicating temperature transmitter Issue 5 3rd December 2003...

Страница 2: ...ut current calibration 6 7 Security code 6 8 Calibrating the internal references 6 8 1 Conditioning internal references 6 8 2 Voltage input reference 6 8 3 3 wire RTD reference 6 8 4 4 wire RTD refere...

Страница 3: ...Section 6 you will find information on setting up for Section 6 3 Thermocouple input Section 6 4 Resistance thermometer input Section 6 5 Voltage input A word of warning Section 6 8 explains how you...

Страница 4: ...4...

Страница 5: ...ing look up tables stored in permanent memory The resulting temperature is shown on the internal display and controls the 4 20mA output current The transmitter and the optional alarms are powered from...

Страница 6: ...BA374C to be installed in all Zones and to be used with most common industrial gases at ambient temperatures between 40 60o C Note minimum operating temperature 20o C 3 4 Certification information la...

Страница 7: ...Any certified diode return barrier may be used in the return wire For guidance System Certificate Ex96D2505 list some of these devices Fig 3 BA374C powered from a common supply When designing any loo...

Страница 8: ...d such that the environmental conditions specified by the instru ment datasheet and the EC Type Examination Certificate are not exceeded Please consult BEKA associates if the instrument is to be insta...

Страница 9: ...ogramme menu calibration procedure using the trim menu and the calibration example in sections 6 1 7 1 and 8 are read prior to changing function or calibrating the transmitter Figs 7A 7B and 9 show th...

Страница 10: ...ctions in the programme menu is described in the following summary with a cross reference to more detailed information Figs 7A and 7B illustrates the location of each function within the menu Display...

Страница 11: ...11...

Страница 12: ...12...

Страница 13: ...will reveal the current setting This setting may be changed by scrolling through the menu using the Up or Down buttons When the required input is displayed pressing P will reveal a sub menu enabling...

Страница 14: ...esistance thermometer input from the InPut sub menu press P to reveal the tYPE sub menu Press P again to display the current type of resistance thermometer which may be changed by scrolling through th...

Страница 15: ...transfer control to the next digit When the least significant digit has been adjusted press E to return to the InPut prompt from which the display prompt dISP can be selected by pressing the Up or Dow...

Страница 16: ...Voltage input 3 wire RTD 4 wire RTD Current output The input voltage reference must be adjusted first irrespective of the transmitter application but it is only necessary to adjust the other three ref...

Страница 17: ...ly 4mA The transmitter output current shown on the external current measuring instrument should be adjusted to 4 000 0 001mA using the transmitter Up and Down buttons When correct press the E push but...

Страница 18: ...temperature of the primary element operate the Up or Down buttons until the transmitter display is correct Immediately the Up or Down button is operated the annunicator in the top left hand corner of...

Страница 19: ...ple With tHC displayed press P to enter the thermocouple sub menu The first parameter tYPE will be displayed pressing P again will give access to the seven different types of thermocouple Select J usi...

Страница 20: ...erature although this may be less accurate With the transmitter displaying the ZEro prompt and the correct input connected to the transmitter push P which will cause the transmitter to display the the...

Страница 21: ...hazardous area but only certified test equipment should be used unless a gas clearance certificate is available If a BA374C fails after it has been functioning correctly the procedure shown in sectio...

Страница 22: ...74C can be supplied with two solid state single pole alarm outputs Each output may be programmed as a high or low alarm with a normally open or a normally closed output Fig 10 illustrates the conditio...

Страница 23: ...ary of programmable alarm functions Display Summary of function EnbL Alarm enable Enables or disables the alarm function without changing the alarm parameters See section 11 3 1 SP1 Alarm setpoint 1 A...

Страница 24: ...24 Fig 13 Programme structure for optional alarms...

Страница 25: ...rm output status select no nc from the alarm sub menu and press P reveal the current setting The function can be changed by pressing the Up or Down button followed by the E button to return the no nc...

Страница 26: ...AcSP prompt in the Programme Menu Code 0000 will disable the security code allowing direct access to the setpoints by pressing the P and Up buttons simultaneously New instruments are supplied with thi...

Страница 27: ...or galvanic isolator may be used providing the output parameters do not exceed Uo 30V dc Io 159mA Po 0 8W For guidance the system certificates list some of the devices which may be used Fig 15 Backli...

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