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3500
INSTRUMENT SERIES
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Copyright © 1997, Daytronic Corporation. All rights reserved.
3500
INSTRUMENT
SERIES
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Daytronic Corporation
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
a. Using This Manual ........................................................................................................ 1.1
b. General Instrument Descriptions
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1.1
2. The Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner ....................................................... 1.2
3. The Model 3530 LVDT Conditioner .......................................................................... 1.2
4. The Model 3540 Frequency Input Conditioner .................................................... 1.2
5. The Model 3560 Voltage Conditioner ..................................................................... 1.3
6. The Model 3570 DC Strain Gage Conditioner ...................................................... 1.3
7. The Model 3578 AC Strain Gage Conditioner ...................................................... 1.3
c. Physical Layout .............................................................................................................. 1.4
d. Panel Mounting ............................................................................................................... 1.6
e. Summary of Setup Button Functions ............................................................ 1.7
f. Summary of Logic I/O Functions ..................................................................... 1.8
g. Mnemonic Commands ............................................................................................. 1.9
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6. Filter: FILTER Key ......................................................................................................... 3.12
7. Analog Output: ANO Key .......................................................................................... 3.13
8. Limits: LIMIT Key .......................................................................................................... 3.14
9. Tare Offset: TARE Key ................................................................................................ 3.17
10. Print and Output Parameters: PRINT Key ........................................................... 3.18
b. Configuring Through the RS-232/485 Interface .................................. 3.20
1. Security Code ............................................................................................................... 3.20
2. Communications Parameters ................................................................................. 3.20
3. Thermocouple Type (Model 3510 ONLY) ........................................................... 3.21
4. Input Range or Scale .................................................................................................. 3.21
5. Excitation (Models 3570 and 3578 ONLY) .......................................................... 3.22
6. Sensitivity (Model 3540 ONLY) ............................................................................... 3.22
7. Filter .................................................................................................................................. 3.22
8. Analog Output .............................................................................................................. 3.23
9. Limits ................................................................................................................................ 3.23
10. Tare Offset ...................................................................................................................... 3.23
11. Print and Output Parameters ................................................................................... 3.23
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5 RUN-TIME OPERATION
a. RS-232/485 Communications
1. RS-232/485 Outputs: CHN and DMP Commands ............................................ 5.1
2. Data-Transmission Format ......................................................................................... 5.1
3. “Opening” a Node to Receive Commands from the Computer ................... 5.2
b. Peak Capture ................................................................................................................... 5.3
c. Tare and Reset ................................................................................................................ 5.5
d. Initiating Hard-Copy Printouts ............................................................................. 5.6
e. Track/Hold Function .................................................................................................. 5.7
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Illustrations
1(a) Typical “Run-Time” Display ........................................................................................... 1.4
1(b) Typical “Setup” Display .................................................................................................. 1.4
2(a) Rear Panel for the Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner
and the Model 3578 AC Strain Gage Conditioner ................................................ 1.5
2(b) Rear Panel for All Other 3500 Models ...................................................................... 1.6
3 Panel Mounting ................................................................................................................. 1.6
4 Use of NUMERIC BUTTONS in SETUP MODE ...................................................... 1.8
5(a) Standard Logic INputs and Outputs ......................................................................... 1.8
5(b) Shunt-Control Logic Inputs for the Model 3570 DC Strain Gage
Conditioner (ONLY) .......................................................................................................... 1.9
6 Model 3510 Transducer Cabling ............................................................................... 2.2
7(a) Model 3530 Transducer Cabling: 5-Wire LVDT Cabling
(under 20 ft. in length) .................................................................................................... 2.3
7(b) Model 3530 Transducer Cabling: 7-Wire LVDT Cabling (20 ft. or longer) ... 2.3
7(c) Model 3530 Transducer Cabling: 3-Wire Variable Reluctance Cabling
(under 20 ft. in length) .................................................................................................... 2.3
7(d) Model 3530 Transducer Cabling: 5-Wire Variable Reluctance Cabling
(20 ft. or longer) ................................................................................................................ 2.4
8(a) Model 3540 Transducer Cabling: Differential (Floating) Frequency Input .. 2.5
8(b) Model 3540 Transducer Cabling: Single-Ended (Grounded) Frequency
Input ...................................................................................................................................... 2.5
8(c) Model 3540 Transducer Cabling: Input from a Zero-Velocity Sensor .......... 2.5
8(d) Model 3540 Transducer Cabling for Elimination of DC Offset ........................ 2.5
8(e) Model 3540 Transducer Cabling for Suppression of High-Frequency
Noise .................................................................................................................................... 2.5
9(a) Model 3560 Transducer Cabling: General Voltage Source ............................. 2.6
9(b) Model 3560 Transducer Cabling: External Potentiometer ............................... 2.6
9(c) Model 3560 Transducer Cabling: External DC-to-DC LVDT ............................. 2.6
10(a) Model 3570 Transducer Cabling: 4-Wire Cabling (under 20 ft. in length) ... 2.7
10(b) Model 3570 Transducer Cabling: 8-Wire Cabling (20 ft. or longer) .............. 2.7
11(a) Model 3578 Transducer Cabling: 4-Wire Cabling (under 20 ft. in length) ... 2.8
11(b) Model 3578 Transducer Cabling: 8-Wire Cabling (20 ft. or longer) .............. 2.8
11(c) Model 3578 Transducer Cabling: Installation of User’s External Shunt
Calibration Resistor ......................................................................................................... 2.9
11(d) Model 3578 Transducer Cabling: 8-Wire Cabling to LEBOW 1600
SERIES TRANSDUCER (ONLY) ................................................................................... 2.9
12 Suggested RS-232-C Interface Connections (to 25-Pin RS-232-C
Connector) ....................................................................................................................... 2.11
13 Suggested RS-232-C Interface Connections (to 9-Pin RS-232-C
Connector) ....................................................................................................................... 2.12
14(a) Connections for a Network of Three Instrument Nodes
(where the first is a 3500 Series Instrument) ...................................................... 2.13
14(b) RS-485 Cabling Between the Model 5E485 and the FIRST Network
Node (if it is a 3500 Series Instrument) ................................................................. 2.14
14(c) RS-485 Cabling Between Successive 3500 or 4000 Instrument Nodes .. 2.14
14(d) RS-485 Cabling Between a 3500 or 4000 Instrument Node and a
5000 Instrument Node ................................................................................................ 2.14
15 Analog Output Programming Pins .......................................................................... 2.15
16 Analog Output Connections (ALL Conditioners) ............................................... 2.16
(cont’d)
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17(a) Logic I/O Connections: Input from External Switch .......................................... 2.17
17(b) Logic I/O Connections: External TTL Logic ......................................................... 2.17
17(c) Logic I/O Connections: External Controller ......................................................... 2.17
17(d) Logic I/O Connections: Output to External Relay .............................................. 2.18
18 Limit Zones ...................................................................................................................... 3.15
19 High and Low Hysteresis Windows ........................................................................ 3.16
20 Symmetry and Phase Adjustment Controls for the Model 3578 ................... 4.4
21 Typical Linearization Curve with Seven Segments .......................................... 4.12
22 Capture and Hold of Successively Higher-Valued Maxima ............................ 5.4
23 Capture and Hold of Successively Lower-Valued Maxima Using
Peak Reset ......................................................................................................................... 5.4
24 Tare Offset Operation .................................................................................................... 5.5
25 3500 Physical Dimensions .......................................................................................... A.1
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INTRODUCTION 1
1.a USING THIS MANUAL
THIS MANUAL TREATS ALL SIX STANDARD MODELS BELONGING TO THE
DAYTRONIC 3500 INSTRUMENT SERIES. THESE MODELS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
• the Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner
• the Model 3530 AC LVDT Conditioner
• the Model 3540 Frequency Input Conditioner
• the Model 3560 Voltage Conditioner
• the Model 3570 DC Strain Gage Conditioner
• the Model 3578 AC Strain Gage Conditioner
The 3510’s special rear connector assembly contains a thermistor for precise
measurement of the reference-junction temperature. Therefore, no external cold
junction is required—although the user may supply his own Controlled Ambient
Temperature Zone for reference-junction purposes, if desired.
Simple two-point "zero and span" calibration is provided for the 3570’s input
channel. In addition, a 100-kΩ, 0.1% shunt resistor is supplied. You can use this
resistor—or one of your own—to apply an "equivalent input" for calibration purpos-
es, when the transducer's full-scale mV/V sensitivity is accurately known. The cal-
ibration shunt may be switched in and out for either a positive or negative
up-scale reading via simple commands issued to the RS-232/485 port or by
means of logic-level command signals through the rear Analog Input Connector.
A third calibration technique for the Model 3570 involves application of an "MVV"
command through the RS-232/485 Interface Port when both "mV/V" sensitivity
and corresponding full-scale rating of the transducer are known.
The Model 3578 accepts input from a 4-arm bridge of nominal 90 ohms or higher,
and a full-scale range of 0.75, 1.50, or 3.00 mV/V. Excitation is fixed at 3 V-AC
(rms) at 3280 Hz. There are user-settable phase and symmetry controls. This
conditioner also offers the same shunt calibration provisions as the 3570, except
that shunt calibration of the AC Strain Gage Conditioner cannot be controlled via
logic-input commands.
Fig. 1(a) shows a typical "RUN-TIME" display, with "live" data and limit-status
annunciation. Note the four front-panel buttons that are active (but not necessari-
ly lit) during normal run-time operation. For a full description of run-time button
functions, see Appendix E.
Fig. 1(b) shows a typical SETUP display—specifically, the display that appears
after the security code has been entered and the unit is ready for any of the front-
panel setup procedures given in Sections 3.a and 4.a.
HI
OK
LO
ENTER
HI
OK
LO
PEAK TARE
SET UP PRINT ENTER
TRACK RESET
The two rear panel types are shown below. The Model 3510 Thermocouple
Conditioner and the Model 3578 AC Strain Gage Conditioner have the rear
panel illustrated in Fig. 2(a). Each of these instruments employs a special CONDI-
TIONER CONNECTOR that attaches directly to the rear edge of the unit's internal
Analog Input Board. In addition, the 3578 (only) has rear-panel Symmetry and
Phase Controls. All other models use a standard "clip-on" Analog Input Connec-
tor like that shown in Fig. 2(b).
Analog Output
Programming Pins*
(behind cover plate—see Fig. 15)
Conditioner Connector
Analog Output Symmetry and Logic I/O —attaches to Analog
Connector Phase Controls* Connector Input Board
(see Fig. 16) (see Fig. 20) (see Figs. 5, 17) (see Fig. 6 or 11)
+
AAA
A
AAA
AAAA
A
AAA
Panel-
ON AAA
AA
AAA
AAAAA
AA
Mount
Clamp OFF
Screw
+ +
ON
AA
AA
Panel-
Mount
Clamp OFF
Screw
Simply unscrew the two rear-panel CLAMP SCREWS and slide the CLAMP
SLIDES rearwards out of their grooves (THE FRONT BEZEL NEED NOT BE
REMOVED). Insert the unit through the panel cutout, from the front of the panel (if
the unit has rubber feet, these will have to be removed). Then reinstall the
CLAMP SLIDES, and tighten the CLAMP SCREWS until the instrument is securely
AA
mounted.
CLAMP
SCREW
CLAMP SLIDE
68 ± 0.7 mm
(2.68 ± 0.03 in) 138 ± 1.0 mm
(5.43 ± 0.04 in)
ENTER
Used to display the "existing value" of a setup parameter and
to finalize entry of a modified value.
In addition to the above SETUP buttons, the instrument provides two NUMERIC
BUTTONS for each displayed character of the LCD display, plus a polarity "sign"
button. These buttons let you change the value of a displayed number or step
forwards or backwards through a displayed series of allowed setup values. In
general, to increase by "1" the numeric value of a displayed digit (up to a maxi-
mum of "9"), press the TOP LCD SEGMENT of that digit, whether or not it is lit. To
decrease by "1" the numeric value of a displayed digit (down to a minimum of "0"),
press the BOTTOM LCD SEGMENT of that digit, whether or not it is lit. To change
the polarity of the displayed number, press the "minus-sign" segment at the
extreme left of the display (whether or not it is lit). The NUMERIC BUTTONS are
only active when the instrument is in SETUP MODE.
HI
OK
LO
+
LOGIC LOW
TO ENABLE
* Logic Inputs:
UNLATCH
Fig. 5(a)
PEAK
Standard Logic
Inputs and Outputs
TARE
PRINT
* Ground connections to
be provided by user.
See also Fig. 17(a).
Logic Outputs:
"LIVE" DATA IN
"OK" ZONE
"LIVE" DATA IN
"LESS THAN" ZONE
"LIVE" DATA IN
"GREATER THAN" ZONE
In addition to the standard logic inputs and outputs provided by the LOGIC I/O
CONNECTOR, the Model 3570 DC Strain Gage Conditioner (ONLY) also
accepts two negative-true logic inputs at its rear-panel ANALOG INPUT CONNEC-
TOR. These two inputs, shown in Fig. 5(b), let the operator directly control the
SHUNT CALIBRATION process, which is explained in detail in Section 4. Again,
see Appendix F for a full description of these logic functions.
The second way to issue commands to the instrument is via the RS-232/485
Computer/Network Communications Interface. When set to the RS-232 (SINGLE-
NODE) mode, this interface will accept commands from a connected computer,
terminal, or other RS-232-C device. When the unit is used in the RS-485 (MULTIN-
ODE) mode, commands will normally originate from an application program in the
network's supervisory computer.
* As explained in Section 3.a.2, if a nonzero SECURITY CODE has been specified, the operator will
have to enter that code before any SETUP COMMANDS can be applied via the front-panel but-
tons.
Referring to the appropriate cabling diagram below, connect the wires of your
transducer cable to the corresponding screw terminals of the Analog Input Con-
nector. To facilitate cable connection, the front (screw-terminal) portion of the
connector may be removed from the rear (pin) portion, which is mounted on the
internal Analog Input Board. Press hard when reinserting the front portion, to
make sure it is fully engaged (the small clips should snap into place on the rear
portion).
Each TC lead should be directly attached to its corresponding screw terminal (it
should never be soldered). The connector itself is "keyed" by a small plastic
insert embedded between a certain terminal-pin pair, which matches a slot in the
rear Analog Input Board. This prevents the connector from being inadvertently
attached upside-down.
Open the connector housing by removing the four screws that hold it together
(two on each side). Be sure to put back the insulating foam block before
reassembling the connector. It's also a good idea to wrap each cable wire
around the respective strain-relief post.
The "shield" wire of the transducer cable should be soldered to the exposed ter-
minal of the L-shaped GROUND LUG located under the head of one of the con-
nector's two captive screws. This will ensure direct shield contact with the 3510’s
metal case.
– SIGNAL
+ SIGNAL
– + This terminal
NOT USED
+ +
Strain
Relief
Post
Ground
SHIELD Lug
The Model 3510 is normally preset at the factory for positive off-scale "open TC"
indication. However, you may easily reset it for negative indication. Open the
connector housing and locate the "Open TC Detection Programming Jumpers"
(see Fig. 6). You will have to remove the solder drop connecting the middle termi-
nal pad to the "HI" (positive) pad, and to place a solder drop between the middle
pad and the "LOW" (negative) pad. Use a fine-point solder gun to heat the solder
drop to be removed, until it has melted sufficiently for you to wipe it off with a
clean rag. Make sure you remove all traces of solder from the jumper pads you
wish to disconnect.
b. When wiring an LVDT transducer to the 3530, you should connect both series-
opposed secondary coils to the terminal labelled "CENTER WIRE," as shown
in Figs. 7(a) and 7(b).
Thus, to allow for the larger input voltages produced by such a sensor, you
would connect its +SIGNAL line to the terminal labelled "HI +SIG," instead of to
the "+SIG" terminal. Similarly, you would connect the –SIGNAL line to the ter-
minal labelled "HI –SIG" instead of to the "–SIG" terminal.
LVDT INPUT
HI – HI + – CNTR + – – + +
SHLD N/C N/C SIG SIG SIG WIRE SIG EX SENS SENS EX
–SENSE +SENSE
SHIELD
Fig. 7(a) Model 3530 –EXCITATION
For
Transducer Cabling: Long-Stroke
5-Wire LVDT Cabling +SIGNAL
LVDT's
CENTER
(under 20 ft. in length) WIRE Sec. 1
PRIMARY
SECONDARY COIL
Sec. 2
COILS +EXCITATION
–SIGNAL
LVDT INPUT
HI – HI + – CNTR + – – + +
SHLD N/C N/C SIG SIG SIG WIRE SIG EX SENS SENS EX
SHIELD
–EXCITATION
For Fig. 7(b) Model 3530
Long-Stroke
LVDT's
+SIGNAL Transducer Cabling:
CENTER 7-Wire LVDT Cabling
WIRE Sec. 1
PRIMARY –SENSE (20 ft. or longer)
SECONDARY COIL
Sec. 2
COILS
+SENSE
–SIGNAL +EXCITATION
LVDT INPUT
HI – HI + – CNTR + – – + +
SHLD N/C N/C SIG SIG SIG WIRE SIG EX SENS SENS EX
–SIGNAL
–SENSE +SENSE
10K
10K
SHIELD
Fig. 7(c) Model 3530
Transducer Cabling: +EXCITATION
3-Wire Variable
Reluctance Cabling +SIGNAL
(under 20 ft. in length)
–EXCITATION
HI – HI + – CNTR + – – + +
SHLD N/C N/C SIG SIG SIG WIRE SIG EX SENS SENS EX
–SIGNAL
10K
10K
SHIELD
+SENSE
Fig. 7(d) Model 3530
Transducer Cabling: 5-Wire Variable +EXCITATION
–EXCITATION
–SENSE
Note too that, when used with an open-collector type sensor—such as a zero-
velocity sensor—a pull-up resistor of typically 10 kilohms is required between the
terminal to which the +SIGNAL line is tied and the +5V terminal, as shown in Fig.
8(c). For a zero-velocity sensor, the +SIGNAL line is to be tied to the +SIGA termi-
nal to eliminate any DC offset (see below).
The Model 3540’s input channel is equipped with a capacitive-coupled input (0.1
µF). This special input may be used with either floating or grounded configura-
tions if you require elimination of DC offset or suppression of high-frequency
noise. Figs. 8(d) and 8(e) show how these effects can be achieved.
SHIELD SHIELD
+SIGNAL +SIGNAL
+ +
FREQUENCY FREQUENCY
SOURCE SOURCE
– –
–SIGNAL –SIGNAL
Fig. 8(a) Model 3540 Transducer Fig. 8(b) Model 3540 Transducer
Cabling: Differential (Floating) Cabling: Single-Ended (Grounded)
Frequency Input Frequency Input
10K
SHIELD
Fig. 8(c) Model 3540
10K Pull-up Resistor (for Transducer Cabling:
use with open-collector
sensor) Input from a Zero-
Velocity Sensor
+EXCITATION
+SIGNAL
–EXCITATION
ZERO-VELOCITY SENSOR
+SIGNAL +SIGNAL
Fig. 8(d) Model 3540 Transducer Fig. 8(e) Model 3540 Transducer
Cabling for Elimination of DC Offset Cabling for Suppression of High-
Frequency Noise
POWER SIGNAL
OUT INPUT POWER SIGNAL
± 40 MA MAX OUT INPUT
+ SIG – ± 40 MA MAX
SHLD N/C +12V COM –12V
SIG COM SIG
+ SIG –
SHLD N/C +12V COM –12V
SIG COM SIG
SHIELD
SHIELD +EXCITATION
+SIGNAL
Reg. Power
Supply + Add wire for
(if required) floating input
ANALOG +SIGNAL
SIGNAL 2K to
SOURCE 10K
– –EXCITATION
–SIGNAL
Fig. 9(b) Model 3560 Transducer
Cabling: External Potentiometer
Fig. 9(a) Model 3560 Transducer
Cabling: General Voltage Source
POWER SIGNAL
OUT INPUT
± 40 MA MAX
+ SIG –
SHLD N/C +12V COM –12V
SIG COM SIG
SHIELD +EXCITATION
+SIGNAL
DC-to-DC
LVDT –SIGNAL
Eight-wire strain gage cabling (Fig. 10(b)) is to used when the cable is 20 feet or
longer. In this case, the +SENSE and –SENSE lines are tied to the corresponding
EXCITATION lines, and the CALIBRATION SENSE line to the +SIGNAL line, at the
transducer. Note also the wire connected to the –SIGNAL line at the transducer,
but left unconnected at the instrument. This wire is to be paired with the CAL
SENSE line, as shown, for shielding purposes.
SHIELD
Fig. 10(a) Model 3570
Transducer Cabling: +EXCITATION
4-Wire Cabling
(under 20 ft. in length)
+SIGNAL
–SIGNAL
–EXCITATION
SHIELD
–SIGNAL
+SENSE
+EXCITATION
–EXCITATION
–SENSE
UNCONNECTED WIRE
(PAIRED WITH "CAL SENSE")
2.a TRANSDUCER CONNECTIONS: MODEL 3570 2.7
2 SETUP: CONNECTIONS AND POWERUP
Open the connector housing by removing the four screws that hold it together.
Secure the cable by means of one of the internal clamp bars.
The "shield" wire of the transducer cable should be soldered to the exposed ter-
minal of the L-shaped GROUND LUG located under the head of one of the con-
nector's two captive screws. This will ensure direct shield contact with the 3578’s
metal case.
CONDITIONER CONNECTOR
+EXCITATION
A 1
–SENSE B 2
C 3 +SENSE
–SIGNAL +SIGNAL
D 4
CAL SENSE E 5
F 6
–EXCITATION
H 7
J 8
K 9
+EXCITATION
A 1
B 2
–SIGNAL +SIGNAL
C 3
D 4
CAL SENSE E 5
F 6
–EXCITATION
H 7
–SENSE J 8
K 9
L 10
Unconnected wire
(Paired with "CAL SENSE")
SHIELD
Ground Lug
Fig. 11(b) Model 3578 Connector pins shown as viewed
from rear (cable) side of
Transducer Cabling: 8-Wire connector.
Cabling (20 ft. or longer)
A 1
–SENSE B 2
C 3 +SENSE
+SIGNAL D 4
E 5
External 6
F
Fig. 11(c) Model 3578 SHUNT
CALIBRATION H 7
Transducer Cabling: RESISTOR
8
(User- J
Installation of User’s Supplied) K 9
External Shunt L 10
Calibration Resistor
SHIELD
+EXCITATION
A 1
B
B 2
–SIGNAL +SIGNAL
A D C 3
C
D 4
Fig. 11(d) Model 3578
E 5
Transducer Cabling: 8-Wire
F 6
–EXCITATION
7
Cabling to LEBOW 1600 SERIES
H
–SENSE J 8
TRANSDUCER (ONLY)
CAL LEBOW CAL K 9
(E) L 10
SHIELD
Unconnected wire Ground Lug
(Paired with "LEBOW CAL")
Connector pins shown as viewed
from rear (cable) side of
connector.
Four-wire strain gage cabling (Fig. 11(a)) is to be used when the cable is under 20
feet in length.
The Model 3578 is equipped with an internal 59-KΩ, 0.1% calibration resistor for
the standard "shunt" calibration technique described in Section 4. If you wish to
use your own external shunt resistor, it should be tied between Pin 5 of the CON-
DITIONER CONNECTOR and the transducer's +SIGNAL line, as shown in Fig.
11(c). In this case, "CAL SENSE" (Pin 4) is not used.
With cabling under 20 feet in length, the +SENSE and –SENSE lines are tied to the
corresponding EXCITATION lines at the CONDITIONER CONNECTOR. Also, the
CALIBRATION SENSE line from Pin 4—or the optional external SHUNT RESISTOR
line from Pin 5—is tied to the +SIGNAL line at the CONDITIONER CONNECTOR.
Eight-wire strain gage cabling (Fig. 11(b)) is to used when the cable is 20 feet or
longer.* As before, you can install your own shunt calibration resistor between
Pin 5 and the +SIGNAL line, in which case Pin 4 is not used.
With cabling of 20 feet or over, the +SENSE and –SENSE lines are tied to the cor-
responding EXCITATION lines at the transducer. Also, the CALIBRATION SENSE
* NOTE: This cabling is to be used when connecting the Model 3578 to a Lebow 1800 Series
Transducer, regardless of cable length.
line from Pin 4—or the optional external SHUNT RESISTOR line from Pin 5—is tied
to the +SIGNAL line at the transducer. Note the wire connected to the –SIGNAL
line at the transducer, but left unconnected at the instrument. This wire is to be
paired with the CAL SENSE or SHUNT RESISTOR line for shielding purposes.
Special 8-wire cabling (shown in Fig. 11(d)) is required for connecting the 3578 to
a Lebow 1600 Series Transducer. The cable should be shielded in four pairs,
as shown in the figure, with the shield open at the transducer end. Also note that
• SENSE and EXCITATION lines should be tied at the transducer.
• The conditioner's Pin 5 ("LEBOW CAL") is to be connected to the "CAL" pin on
the Lebow sensor (Pin 4 is not used in this case).
• You should leave the last (extra) wire unconnected at both ends, and pair it
with the "LEBOW CAL" line for the fourth shield.
• THE MODEL 3578 MUST BE INTERNALLY SET TO "SIGNAL COMMON"
MODE. CONTACT THE FACTORY FOR PRECISE INSTRUCTIONS.
If you did not order a specific RS-232-C Interface Cable with your 3500 Series
instrument, you will have to provide your own connection. Fig. 12 shows suggest-
ed cabling between the instrument and a computer, terminal, printer, etc., that
uses a 25-Pin RS-232-C Connector. FOR MAXIMUM DATA-TRANSFER SPEED
AND ACCURACY, A "FULL HANDSHAKE" INTERCONNECTION IS GENERALLY
RECOMMENDED (Fig. 12(a)). However, cabling is also given for "INCOMING
HANDSHAKE ONLY" and "NO HANDSHAKE" situations (Figs. 12(b) and 12(c),
respectively). Following RS-232-C conventions, the device at each end of the
interface is seen as "DATA TERMINAL EQUIPMENT (DTE)."
Fig. 13 shows suggested cabling between a 3500 Series instrument and a com-
puter, terminal, printer, etc., that uses a 9-Pin D-Subminiature Connector for its RS-
232-C interface (such as an IBM PC/AT).
Please note that the cabling in Figs. 12 and 13 is by no means definitive. In all
cases, you should carefully study the literature accompanying the specific RS-
232-C device you wish to connect to your instrument, to determine the cable
arrangement that will create the "handshake" you need (if any). On some devices,
for example, the DATA TERMINAL READY (DTR) signal may have a different
name (such as NOT BUSY) and may even appear on a pin other than No. 20 or
No. 4.
RECEIVE 2 2 RECEIVE
TRANSMIT 3 3 TRANSMIT
DTR 4 4 DTR
COMMON 5 5 COMMON
CTS 8 6 DSR
8 CTS
9-Pin RS-232-C
Fig. 13 Suggested RS-232-C Interface
Connector
Connections (to 9-Pin RS-232-C Connector)
For proper conversion of interface levels, you must attach a Model 5E485
RS232-to-RS485 Adaptor to the computer's RS-232-C port, via the Model 5E25
DB25 Male-to-Female Converter, as shown in Fig. 14(a).* The adaptor’s RS-
485 Interface Port should then connect directly to the RS-232/485 Interface Port
of the first network node—which should be a 3500 Series instrument—via the
cabling given in Fig. 14(b). Note that the +12-V supply of the first node (when it is
a 3500 instrument) is used to power the Model 5E485, as shown in Fig. 14(b).**
Fig. 14(c) shows the pin-to-pin cabling to be used between each pair of adjacent
3500 instrument nodes, or between a 3500 node and an adjacent 4000 Series
node. Interconnections between a 3500 or 4000 node and a separately powered
5000 node are shown in Fig. 14(d).
* The Model 5E25 is not necessary when the computer is equipped with a Model PC-HSICA
High-Speed Serial Interface Card. Also, you may use your own RS-232-to-RS-485 converter
in place of the Model 5E485, if desired. Converter connections will depend on whether there
are separate "XMIT" and "RCV" pairs or a single "485 DATA" pair. Contact the factory for
instructions.
** If the network contains one or more 5000 Series instrument nodes, a separate power source
of 10 to 40 V-DC (nominal 24 V-DC recommended) is required to power both the 5E485 and
the 5000 nodes—in which case the +12-V pin on every 3500 node should not be used. See any
5000 instrument instruction manual for details.
Node 1
3500 Series
Instrument
For cabling,
see Fig. 14(c)
Node 2
RS-485 Terminator
(for chains over 500 ft.)
For RS-485 communications, the relevant pins of the RS-232/485 Interface Port
are as follows:
Pin No. Function
1 485 DATA
5 COMMON (GND)
6 485 DATA
7 +12 V
9 SHIELD
RS-485 interconnections require Belden 8162 Datalene 100-Ω shielded cable (or
equivalent). THE INDICATED SHIELDING IS VERY IMPORTANT AND SHOULD BE
FOLLOWED CLOSELY.
For network chains of over 500 feet, the RS-232/485 Interface Port of the last
node in the sequence should be "terminated" by means of a 0.0047-µf capacitor
and a 100-Ω resistor across the two "DATA" terminals (again, see Fig. 14(a)).
+10 to 40 V +12 V
PWR COM COMMON
Shield
SHIELD
485 DATA 485 DATA
485 DATA 485 DATA
COMMON COMMON
Shield
SHIELD SHIELD
485 DATA 485 DATA
485 DATA 485 DATA
Analog Input
+PEAK A/D
A B C
Fixed Analog Filter: Selectable Analog Filter:
Model 3530 LVDT Conditioner: 100 Hz 5/10/20 Hz
Model 3560 Voltage Conditioner: 2000 Hz
Model 3570 DC Strain Gage Conditioner: 2000 Hz
Model 3578 AC Strain Gage Conditioner: 20 Hz
* For the Model 3540 Frequency Conditioner, the SELECTABLE ANALOG FILTER is 2.5/5/10 Hz;
for the Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner, there is no SELECTABLE ANALOG FILTER. The
3510’s ANALOG OUTPUT is taken directly from the DIGITAL/ANALOG CONVERTER; the 3540’s
ANALOG OUTPUT is always taken from souce "C" in the figure.
** The Model 3578 AC Strain Gage Conditioner has only one screw; the others have two.
Fig. 16 shows how an external device connects to the ANALOG OUTPUT CON-
NECTOR on the rear of the conditioner, including the Models 3510 and 3540. The
output is single-ended, and returns to "SIGNAL COMMON" (i.e., GROUND).
For offsetting and scaling of the ANALOG OUTPUT, see Section 3.a.7. The fre-
quency characteristics and step-response settling time of the output will depend
on which pair of programming pins are jumpered. For details, see Appendix A.
ANALOG
PWR
GND OUT +5V COM Fig. 16 Analog Output
Connections
(ALL Conditioners)
Shield
This terminal not
currently used
Signal
EXTERNAL
DEVICE
Signal –
Common
...
Logic Input*
...
* Also includes "+" and "–" Calibration
Inputs for the Model 3570 DC Strain Gage
Conditioner (ONLY)—see Fig. 5(b).
...
+5
Logic Input*
...
+5
Logic Output
...
POWER CONTROL
Input BLOCK IS ENERGIZED
+ – IN THE TRUE STATE
Logic Input* Control
Block
...
+ Power –
Control
Logic Output Block
...
...
Logic Output
Coil
...
Resistance
> 500
2.f POWERUP
Accepting a line voltage from 90 to 265 V-AC (50-400 Hz; 10 W max), your 3500
Series instrument will automatically sense the power input level and adjust its
internal regulator accordingly. THEREFORE, YOU NEED NOT SET THE INSTRU-
MENT FOR NOMINAL 110-V OR 220-V OPERATION.
To change the fuse, use a screwdriver to turn the fuse slot counterclockwise, and
the fuse holder will spring out.
The 6-foot, three-conductor power cord supplied with the unit plugs into the rear
AC POWER CONNECTOR. The offset pin on the power connector is ground.
THE INSTRUMENT MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. To safely operate from
a two-contact outlet, use a 3-prong-to-2-prong adaptor and connect the green
pigtail on the adaptor to earth ground.
Since the presence of electrical noise can affect the ultimate integrity of your
data, the noise level should be suppressed as much as possible. In particular,
care should be taken to avoid utility-line problems that can interfere with or possi-
bly even damage sensitive microprocessor-based equipment. Such noise can
also be generated by electrical motors, relays, and motor control devices.
While your instrument has internal circuitry to protect it from overvoltage tran-
sients and mild EMI, a clean line is still very desirable. No protection is provided
against dropout longer than 8 milliseconds or brownout below 90 volts. Depend-
ing on your line conditions, a number of protective devices are available (isola-
tors, regulators, uninterruptible power supplies, etc.).
The ON/OFF switch is also located on the rear panel (see Fig. 2). When you
powerup the unit, you will observe the following sequence of events:
you will first be asked for the current SECURITY CODE if a nonzero code has
already been specified. If it has not, you will be given a chance to enter one (see
below for the full procedure).
Once the correct nonzero security code has been entered (if called for) and you
have either changed the code or kept it as it is, the "Setup" display shown in Fig.
1(b) will appear. Note that the limit status indicators are no longer "live." They will
be updated, however, each time the LCD display changes.
Once in the "Setup" display, you can press any of the illuminated buttons and fol-
low the steps given below to define the pertinent setup parameter(s). There is no
necessary setup sequence.
To exit SETUP MODE while the "Setup" display (Fig. 1(b)) appears, just press the
SETUP button again. If no setup parameters have been changed since you last
entered SETUP MODE, you will return immediately to the RUN-TIME ("live" data)
MODE. If, however, one or more setup parameters have been changed, the new
parameter value(s) will now be automatically saved. The unit will tell you this by
displaying the word "SAVING" for a few seconds:
You will then be returned to RUN-TIME ("live" data) mode with the
new setup configuration fully in effect.
In general, keeping your finger on a given setup button (COM, RANGE, CAL, FIL-
TER, etc.) will cycle you through all pertinent setup parameters. When you come
to the one you want to view and edit, just press ENTER to see that parameter's
existing value.
ENTER
If this occurs, refer to the ERROR-CODE TABLE in Appendix C. Note that the
ERROR-NUMBER will remain on display until you press the ENTER or SETUP but-
ton.
If you do not want to enter a nonzero code at this time, just press SETUP again
and the "Setup" display (Fig. 1(b)) will appear. To enter a new code,
a. Press
ENTER
The current security code will be displayed (INITIALLY, THIS IS "0" FOR "NO
CODE").
WARNING!
BE SURE TO WRITE DOWN THE NUMBER YOU SELECT AS YOUR SECURITY
CODE, SO THAT YOU DON'T FORGET IT. ONCE YOU PRESS ENTER, THERE IS
NO WAY TO INTERROGATE THE 3500 INSTRUMENT FOR THIS NUMBER,
EXCEPT BY A SECURITY CODE (SCD) COMMAND APPLIED THROUGH THE RS-
232/485 INTERFACE PORT (see Section 3.b, below). NOTE, HOWEVER, THAT
THE PROPER COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL MUST ALREADY BE ESTAB-
LISHED IN ORDER FOR THE UNIT TO RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO THIS COM-
MAND. UNTIL SUCH COMMUNICATIONS HAVE BEEN SET UP, THE ONLY
ACCESS YOU WILL HAVE TO THE EFFECTIVE SECURITY CODE WILL BE YOUR
OWN MEMORY—AND WITHOUT THIS CODE, YOU ARE PROHIBITED FROM MAK-
ING ANY SETUP CHANGES VIA THE FRONT PANEL, INCLUDING COMMUNICA-
TIONS PROTOCOL!
c. Press ENTER once again. The "Setup" display (Fig. 1(b)) will appear. From
now on, you will have to enter the number that has just been specified in order
to enter SETUP MODE. Once in SETUP MODE, however, you can easily
change the existing code, as explained below.
d. Press
ENTER
f. Press ENTER again. If an incorrect code has been entered, you will simply
return to the "live" data display. To re-enter the (correct) code, you must again
press SETUP, followed by ENTER.
g. If the correct code has been entered, you will be given a chance at this time to
change it. The display will show Sc=?. If you want to change the code, follow
Steps a through c, above. If you don't want to change the code, press the
SETUP key to invoke the "Setup" display.
COM
ENTER
If you don't want to display the baud rate, press COM again and proceed to
Step e.
c. To change the baud rate, you can cycle forwards or backwards through the
allowed settings (300 through 153.6K) by pressing the top or bottom segment,
respectively, of any digit display (even if it is blank).
d. When the desired baud rate appears, press ENTER to return to the "BAUD"
display. Then press COM. The unit will display "DATA" (for "NUMBER OF
DATA BITS"):
e. To display the current data-bits setting, press ENTER. If you don't want to dis-
play the number of data bits, press COM again and proceed to Step h.
f. To change the data-bits setting, you can toggle between "7" and "8"—the only
allowable values—by pressing the top or bottom segment of the displayed
digit.
g. When the desired number of data bits appears, press ENTER and then COM.
The unit will display "STOP" (for "NUMBER OF STOP BITS"):
h. To display the current stop-bits setting, press ENTER. If you don't want to dis-
play the number of stop bits, press COM again and proceed to Step k.
i. To change the stop-bits setting, you can toggle between "1" and "2"—the only
allowable values—by pressing the top or bottom segment of the displayed
digit.
j. When the desired number of stop bits appears, press ENTER and then COM.
The unit will display "PAR" (for PARITY):
k. To display the current parity setting, press ENTER. If you don't want to display
the parity, press the COM button again and proceed to Step n.
l. To change the parity setting, you can cycle forwards or backwards through
the allowed settings by pressing the top or bottom segment, respectively, of
any digit display (even if it is blank). The four parity settings are
m. When the desired parity setting appears, press ENTER to return to the "PAR"
display. Then press COM. The unit will display "NODE" (for "NODE NUM-
BER"):
o. If the node number is already "00," you should leave it there by pressing COM
and proceeding to Step q. If the current node number is not "0," you should
change it to zero by pressing the bottom segment of each nonzero digit until
that digit is "0."
p. When the node number is "0," press ENTER. Then press COM. The unit will
display the word "INPUT":
q. Press either COM or ENTER to display the word "TER" (for "TERMINATOR"):
r. If you don't want to display the INPUT TERMINATOR, press the COM button
again and proceed to Step u. To display the current INPUT TERMINATOR,
press ENTER. The unit will show this parameter as a two-character hexadeci-
mal word in square brackets. For example, if an INPUT TERMINATOR of CAR-
RIAGE RETURN ([CR]) is in effect, the unit will display
u. Press either COM or ENTER to display the word "TER" (for "TERMINATOR").
The OUTPUT TERMINATOR—also called "END-OF-TRANSMISSION TERMINA-
TOR (EOT)"—is a string of up to four ASCII CONTROL CHARACTERS from [00]
through [1F] to be transmitted at the end of each complete transmission from
the RS-232/485 Interface Port (in either RS-232 or RS-485 mode)—including
every response to a received MNEMONIC COMMAND (see Appendix B).
v. If you don't want to display the OUTPUT TERMINATOR, press the COM button
again and proceed to Step a', below. To display the first character of the OUT-
PUT TERMINATOR, press ENTER. The unit will display
w. Press ENTER again.* The unit will show a two-character hexadecimal word in
square brackets. For example, if the first character of the OUTPUT TERMINA-
TOR is currently LINE FEED ([LF]), the unit will display
x. To change the first character of the OUTPUT TERMINATOR, you can cycle for-
wards or backwards through allowed values of each active digit by pressing
its top or bottom segment, respectively. NOTE: The instrument will not accept
an OUTPUT TERMINATOR character entry greater that "1F," even though it is
possible to increment the most significant digit up to "7."**
y. When the desired character appears, press ENTER. The unit will display
Eot2. Press ENTER to display the second character of the OUTPUT TERMI-
NATOR. Change it as you did for the first character, and press ENTER. The
unit will display EOT3. Proceed as above to change the third and fourth char-
acters of the OUTPUT TERMINATOR, if required.
z. When the final character of the OUTPUT TERMINATOR has been entered, you
will return to the "OUTPUT" display. Press the COM button twice. The unit will
display the word "BAUD." It has now cycled through all the communications
parameters.
a'. Press SETUP to return to the "Setup" display, from which you can proceed to
enter more setup values or exit SETUP MODE altogether.
* Pressing the COM button at this point would step to the display of Eot2, etc.
** For the significance of an "EOT" character of [00], see the EOT command, Section 3.b.
c. When setting the BAUD RATE, keep in mind that the maximum speed at
which network interchanges can take place will depend on (1) the capacity of
your computer's input buffer; (2) the network setup configuration; and (3) the
efficiency of your computer's data-input routine.
d. THE INPUT TERMINATOR (or "CMT") MUST BE THE SAME FOR ALL NET-
WORK NODES.
e. THE OUTPUT TERMINATOR (or "EOT") MUST BE THE SAME FOR ALL NET-
WORK NODES. IN ADDITION, IN ANY NETWORK OF MORE THAN ONE
NODE, THE LAST CHARACTER OF THE OUTPUT TERMINATOR MUST BE THE
SAME AS THE INPUT TERMINATOR.
f. The front-panel PRINT button and the automatic print function are disabled
when the unit is in RS-485 MODE. To send formatted data only once to a con-
nected printer, you can always use the CHANNEL (CHN) or DUMP (DMP)
command as explained in Section 5.a.
RANGE
NOW REFER TO THE SECTION BELOW THAT APPLIES TO YOUR SPECIFIC CON-
DITIONER MODEL.
The Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner must be set to match the thermo-
couple type to which it is connected.
1. If, after pressing the RANGE button, you want to display the current TC Type
setting, press ENTER. Otherwise, press RANGE again and proceed to Step
4. If, for example, the conditioner is set for a "Type E" thermocouple, after you
press ENTER it will display
2. To change the TC Type setting, you can cycle forwards or backwards through
the allowed settings ("E," "J," "K," "R," "S," "T," and "B") by pressing the top or
bottom segment, respectively, of any digit display (even if it is blank).
3. When the desired TC Type appears, press ENTER. The unit will display the
word "SCALE":
4. If you want to display the current temperature scale setting, press ENTER.
Otherwise, press RANGE again and proceed to Step 7. If, for example, the
conditioner is set to read temperature measurements in degrees Fahrenheit,
when you press ENTER it will display
7. To toggle between "CLD J" and "NO CJ," press the top or bottom segment of
any digit display (even if it is blank).
8. When the desired state appears, press ENTER to return to the "TYPE" display.
Then press SETUP to return to the "Setup" display, and proceed to Section
3.a.6.
The Model 3530 LVDT Conditioner must be set to match the full-scale input
range of the displacement transducer.
1. After pressing the RANGE button, press ENTER. The number "5," "10," or
"20" will now appear, depending on the current input range setting. The fol-
lowing table shows how each number corresponds both to a "normal" input
range and to a "long-stroke" input range (for "normal" vs. "long-stroke" cabling,
see Section 2.a.3):
Range "Normal" "Long-Stroke"
Number Input Range (f.s.) Input Range (f.s.)
5 0 - 150 mV/V 0 - 1 V/V
10 0 - 300 mV/V 0 - 2 V/V
20 0 - 600 mV/V 0 - 4 V/V
2. To change the input range, you can cycle forwards or backwards through the
allowed settings by pressing the top or bottom segment, respectively, of any
digit display (even if it is blank).
3. When the desired range number appears, press ENTER to return to the
"RANGE" display. Then press SETUP to return to the "Setup" display, and pro-
ceed to Section 3.a.6.
The Model 3540 Frequency Conditioner must be set to match the full-scale
input range of the frequency source.
1. If, after pressing the RANGE button, you want to display the current input-
range setting, press ENTER. Otherwise, press RANGE again and proceed to
Step 5. If you press ENTER, the unit will display a number representing the
current input-range setting (in Hz): "250," "500," "1000," "2000," "4000," "8000,"
"16000," or "32000."
2. To change the input range, you can cycle forwards or backwards through the
allowed numbers by pressing the top or bottom segment, respectively, of any
digit display (even if it is blank).
3. When the desired frequency range appears, press ENTER. The unit will dis-
play "SENST" (for "SENSITIVITY"):
The "input sensitivity" is the minimum amplitude of AC input that will trigger an
output—that is, the lowest-valued input signal for which a valid reading is
required.
4. If you want to display the current sensitivity setting, press ENTER. Otherwise,
press RANGE again and proceed to Step 6. If, for example, the conditioner is
set for a sensitivity of 1 V to 20 V, when you press ENTER it will display "1."
5. To change the input sensitivity, you can cycle forwards or backwards through
the allowed settings (".1" for .1 V to 5 V; "1" for 1 V to 20 V; and "10" for 10 V to
100 V) by pressing the top or bottom segment, respectively, of any digit dis-
play (even if it is blank).
6. When the desired sensitivity appears, press ENTER to return to the "RANGE"
display. Then press SETUP to return to the "Setup" display, and proceed to
Section 3.a.6.
The Model 3560 Voltage Conditioner must be set to match the full-scale input
range of the voltage source.
1. After pressing the RANGE button, press ENTER. The current range setting
will now appear. If, for example, the conditioner is set for a full-scale input of
±0.5 volts, the display will show
2. To change the input range, you can cycle forwards or backwards through the
allowed settings (.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 volts) by pressing the top or bottom
segment, respectively, of any digit display (even if it is blank).
The Model 3570 DC Strain Gage Conditioner must be set to match the full-
scale range of the strain gage transducer.
1. If, after pressing the RANGE button, you want to display the current input-
range setting, press ENTER. Otherwise, press RANGE again and proceed to
Step 5. If you press ENTER, the unit will display a number representing the
current input-range setting (in mV/V): ".75," "1.5," or "3.0."
2. To change the input range, you can cycle forwards or backwards through the
allowed numbers by pressing the top or bottom segment, respectively, of any
digit display (even if it is blank).
4. When the desired mV/V range appears, press ENTER. The unit will display
"ECITE" (for "EXCITATION"):
5. If you want to display the current excitation setting, press ENTER. Otherwise,
press RANGE again and proceed to Step 7. If, for example, the conditioner is
set for an excitation of 5 V-DC, when you press ENTER it will display "5."
6. To change the excitation level, you can cycle forwards or backwards through
the allowed settings (2, 5, and 10 V) by pressing the top or bottom segment,
respectively, of any digit display (even if it is blank).
7. When the desired excitation appears, press ENTER to return to the "RANGE"
display. Then press SETUP to return to the "Setup" display, and proceed to
Section 3.a.6.
The Model 3578 AC Strain Gage Conditioner must be set to match the full-
scale range of the strain gage transducer.
1. After pressing the RANGE button, press ENTER. The current range setting
will now appear. If, for example, the conditioner is set for a full-scale input of
1.5 mV/V, the display will show the number "1.5."
2. To change the input range, you can cycle forwards or backwards through the
allowed settings (.75, 1.5, and 3.0 mV/V) by pressing the top or bottom seg-
ment, respectively, of any digit display (even if it is blank).
3. When the desired mV/V range appears, press ENTER to return to the
"RANGE" display. Then press SETUP to return to the "Setup" display.
For ALL conditioners, you can set the magnitude of the smoothing constant for
the digital filter. The effect of the digital filter is to remove small unwanted dynam-
ic signal components, while allowing large-scale fluctuations to pass unaffected.
To set either or both filters,
FILTER
b. Press either the FILTER or the ENTER button. Unless your unit is a Model
3510 Thermocouple Conditioner, it will display "ANALG" (for "ANALOG"):
If your unit is a Model 3510, it will display "DGTAL" (for "DIGITAL"); proceed to
Step f, below.
c. If you don't want to display the current ANALOG FILTER setting, press FILTER
again and proceed to Step f. To display the analog filter setting, press
ENTER
If, for example, the current filter "response" is 5 Hz, the unit would display
d. To change the analog filter response, you can cycle forwards or backwards
through the allowed settings by pressing the top or bottom segment, respec-
tively, of any digit display (even if it is blank). Allowed "RS" values for the
Model 3540 Frequency Conditioner are "2" (for "2.5"), "5," and "10"; for all
other conditioners with selectable analog filtering, they are "5," "10," and "20."
For filter frequency characteristics and step-response settling times, see
Appendix A.
e. When the desired filter setting appears, press ENTER. The unit will then dis-
play "DGTAL" (for "DIGITAL"):
g. To change the digital filter response, increase or decrease the number to the
right of the equals sign by pressing its top or bottom segment, respectively
(the other NUMERIC BUTTONS are inactive).
h. When the desired filter setting appears, press ENTER to return to the "FILTER"
display. Then press SETUP to return to the "Setup" display.
ANO
ENTER
If you don't want to display the offset, press ANO again and proceed to Step
e.
c. To change the offset value, use the NUMERIC BUTTONS as explained in Sec-
tion 1.E to modify the displayed number (you cannot change its "0.1" resolu-
tion). NOTE: The instrument will not accept a value outside the range of ±25.5
(%).
d. When the desired offset value appears, press ENTER to return to the
"ANOFF" display. Then press ANO again. The unit will display "AN A" (for
"ANALOG AMPLIFICATION"):
* For complete analog-output specifications, see Appendix A. Note that the following procedure
is the only way to impose an offset on the analog output, which is unaffected by the instru-
ment's current ZERO OFFSET ("b") and TARE REGISTER values.
e. To display the current analog-output gain value, press ENTER. If you don't
want to display the gain, press SETUP to return to the "Setup" display.
g. When the desired amplification setting appears, press ENTER to return to the
"AN A" display. Then press SETUP to return to the "Setup" display.
ANALOG OFFSET and ANALOG AMPLIFICATION (GAIN) for the Model 3510
Thermocouple Conditioner—For the 3510, the user should enter for the "ANA-
LOG OFFSET" value the temperature that is to be represented by an analog out-
put value of 0 volts. For the "ANALOG OUTPUT AMPLIFICATION" value, the user
should enter the temperature that is to be represented by an analog output value
of 5 volts.
Suppose, for example, that an ANALOG OFFSET of "0" and an ANALOG OUTPUT
AMPLIFICATION of "500" are entered for the Model 3510. When "0°" is on display
(°C or °F, any TC type, with or without internal cold junction), the analog output will
equal 0 V; when "250°" is on display, it will be 2.5 V; when "500°" is on display, it will
be 5 V; and when "-100°" is on display, it will be -1 V. If, however, an ANALOG OFF-
SET of "200" is entered, and an ANALOG OUTPUT AMPLIFICATION of "400," then
a reading of "200°" will produce an analog output of 0 V; a reading of "400°," 5 V; a
reading of "300°," 2.5 V; a reading of "100°," -2.5 V; and a reading of "0°," -5 V.*
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST NOT ENTER FOR THE MODEL 3510 AN ANALOG
AMPLIFICATION VALUE GREATER THAN 6 TIMES THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
THE ANALOG AMPLIFICATION VALUE AND THE ANALOG OFFSET VALUE. THAT
IS,
AOG
≤ 6
(AOG - AOO)
where "AOG" is the ANALOG AMPLIFICATION value and "AOO" is the ANALOG
OFFSET value. For example, an "AOO" of 2500 and an "AOG" of 2600 are not
allowed, since 2600/100 = 260. An "AOO" of 2500 and an "AOG" of 3500 will work,
however, since 3500/1000 = 3.5 (≤ 6).
* You can even make the ANALOG OFFSET for a Model 3510 greater than the ANALOG OUTPUT
AMPLIFICATION, in order to make the slope of the analog output negative compared to the
input.
As explained below, when you define each limit value, you will indicate whether
you want the limit to be LATCHING or NONLATCHING. You will also be able to
specify a HYSTERESIS "WINDOW" for any NONLATCHING limit.
LIMIT
ENTER
If you don't want to display the "HIL" value, press LIMIT again and proceed to
Step e.
c. To change the HIGH LIMIT, use the NUMERIC BUTTONS as explained in Sec-
tion 1.e to modify the displayed number. NOTE: You cannot change the preci-
sion (i.e., decimal-point location) of either limit value. This precision is
automatically set to match that of the SCALING FACTOR ("m" coefficient) that
currently applies to the data reading (see Section 4). Note too that you can-
not set a HIGH LIMIT that is lower than the existing LOW LIMIT—although the
two values may be equal—nor can either value exceed the unit's inherent
count range of ±32700.
d. When the desired HIGH LIMIT value appears, press ENTER to return to the
"HIL" display. Then press LIMIT again. The unit will display "HIHYS" (for "HIGH
HYSTERESIS"):
f. The number shown for the HIGH HYSTERESIS parameter is the percentage of
the current SCALING FACTOR ("m" coefficient) which, when subtracted from
the HIGH LIMIT value, determines the lower threshold of the HIGH HYSTERE-
SIS WINDOW. The window extends upwards (in the positive direction) from
this threshold to the HIGH LIMIT value itself, as illustrated in Fig. 19. For front-
panel display of the current "m" value, see Section 4.a.4.
LO Hysteresis
Window
LOL
Less Than Zone
A "HIGH VIOLATION" will be triggered only when the data reading enters the
"GREATER THAN ZONE" by exceeding the current "HIL" value. This is what
happens at time t1 in the above figure. At time t2, the data falls back to the "OK
ZONE." If there were no hysteresis window—and assuming that this is a NON-
LATCHING limit—the "HIGH VIOLATION" would cease to occur as soon as the
live data reading became less than "HIL" at time t2. In this case, however, the
limit status continues to be evaluated as "HIGH VIOLATION" until such time as
the data reading becomes less than the lower threshold of the HIGH HYS-
TERESIS WINDOW—which is what happens at time t3. At this point, the limit
status is evaluated as "OK."
g. When the desired HIGH HYSTERESIS value appears, press ENTER to return
to the "HIHYS" display. Then press LIMIT again. The unit will display "HILAT"
(for "HIGH LATCH"):
h. To display the current HIGH LATCH status, press ENTER. If you don't want to
display the HIGH LATCH, press LIMIT again and proceed to Step k.
i. If the HIGH LATCH status is OFF, it means that the limit is NONLATCHING: the
"HIGH VIOLATION" status will cease to occur as soon as the data reading
leaves the "GREATER THAN ZONE." If the HIGH LATCH status is ON, it means
that the limit is LATCHING: once a "HIGH VIOLATION" is triggered, this condi-
tion will remain in effect until it is reset by means of an "UNLATCH" command
To change the HIGH LATCH status, you can toggle between ON and OFF by
pressing the top or bottom segment of any display character.
j. When the desired HIGH LATCH status appears, press ENTER to return to the
"HILAT" display. Then press LIMIT again. The unit will display "LOL" (for "LOW
LIMIT").
k. Proceed to set the LOW LIMIT ("LOL"), LOW HYSTERESIS ("LOHYS"), and LOW
LATCH ("LOLAT") just as you did for the HIGH LIMIT. The LOW LIMIT value
cannot be greater than the existing HIGH LIMIT, and, like the HIGH LIMIT, auto-
matically assumes the decimal-point precision of the existing SCALING FAC-
TOR ("m"). The LOW HYSTERESIS WINDOW is just like the HIGH HYSTERESIS
WINDOW, except that it works in the opposite direction and with reference to
the "LOW LIMIT VIOLATION."
l. After you have entered the desired LOW LATCH status by pressing ENTER,
press SETUP to return to the "Setup" display.
NOTE: You can include LIMIT-ZONE INDICATION in the data transmissions. See
Section 3.a.10, below, for instructions.
ENTER
The number in the TARE REGISTER represents the net data reading you want
to see (for the current value of input loading) when the tare offset has been
subtracted. It should be expressed in the desired engineering units and will
automatically reflect the existing precision of the SCALING FACTOR ("m").
When the unit is placed in "TARE" MODE,* the displayed data reading will be
brought to the existing TARE REGISTER value. From this point, the displayed
data will continue to track the "live" input, but now with the continuous applica-
tion of the offset determined by the difference between the reading that exist-
ed when "TARE" MODE was initiated and the last-entered TARE REGISTER
value (see Fig. 24, Section 5.c).
c. To change the current TARE REGISTER value, use the NUMERIC BUTTONS as
explained in Section 1.e to modify the displayed number.
d. When the desired TARE REGISTER value appears, press ENTER to return to
the "TARE" display. Then press SETUP to return to the "Setup" display.
b. Press either the PRINT or the ENTER button to display "INT" (for "INTERVAL"):
ENTER
If you don't want to display the interval number, press PRINT again and pro-
ceed to Step f.
d. The actual PRINT INTERVAL is approximately equal to the number now being
displayed multiplied by 0.125 second. Thus, for example, an interval number
of "16" denotes an actual time interval of about 2 seconds between succes-
sive hard-copy transmissions. To change the interval number, use the
NUMERIC BUTTONS as explained in Section 1.e to modify the displayed (inte-
gral) number, which can be as large as "32700."
e. When the desired PRINT INTERVAL number appears, press ENTER. The unit
will display "ECO" (for "NODE-NUMBER ECHO"):
f. To display the current "ECHO" status, press ENTER. If you don't want to dis-
play the "ECHO" status, press PRINT again and proceed to Step i.
g. If the "ECHO" status is ON, it means that the unit's NODE NUMBER will be
included in all responses to a CHANNEL (CHN) command, even if that num-
To change the "ECHO" status, you can toggle between ON and OFF by press-
ing the top or bottom segment of any display character.
h. When the desired "ECHO" status appears, press ENTER. The unit will display
"STATS" (for "LIMIT-STATUS INDICATION"):
Note that there are two mnemonic commands by which you can further format
your data outputs. By means of the LABEL (LBL) command, you can specify a
string of up to 8 characters to serve as a "HEADER" prefix for each transmission,
while the ENGINEERING UNIT STRING (EUS) command lets you specify a ter-
minating "TAILER" of up to 8 characters for each transmission. For a full discus-
sion of possible transmission formats, see Section 5.a.2.
Except for NODE (NOD), each of the following SETUP COMMANDS can take a
"WRITE" or "READ" form. Only the "WRITE" form is given here. Again, for full
details, see Appendix B. In the following command expressions, [CMT] means
"COMMAND TERMINATOR" (that is, the INPUT TERMINATOR character which the
unit has been set to recognize—see the procedure for setting the INPUT TERMI-
NATOR via the COM button in Section 3.a.3, above).
SAV=ON [CMT]
WHEN YOU'RE FINISHED. THIS COMMAND WILL SAVE THE EXISTING SETUP
CONFIGURATION TO NONVOLATILE EEPROM.* IF NOT SAVED, THE SETUP VAL-
UES YOU HAVE JUST ENTERED WILL BE LOST ON INTERRUPTION OF POWER.
* Note that an interrogation of the form SAV [CMT] will return "ON" or "OFF," depending on
whether or not the setup is in the process of being automatically saved as a result of pressing
the front-panel SETUP button (Section 3.a.1). Note too that the SETUP COMMAND SAV=OFF
[CMT] has no effect.
3.b.7 FILTER
RESPONSE (RES): RES=f [CMT]
Sets the analog filter corner to "f" Hz. For the Model 3540 Frequency Condi-
tioner, "f" = 2 (for 2.5), 5, or 10; for all other conditioners except the Thermo-
couple Conditioner, "f" = 5, 10, or 20. For the Model 3510 Thermocouple
Conditioner, the RES command is inactive— although an interrogation of
RES [CMT] will always answer "20."
See Section 3.a.7 for an explanation of the special use of the AOO and AOG para-
meters for the Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner.
3.b.9 LIMITS
HIGH LIMIT (HIL): HIL=h [CMT]
Sets the HIGH LIMIT value to "h."
(See also the LABEL (LBL) and ENGINEERING UNIT STRING (EUS) commands
described in Section 5.a.2.)
Calibration Techniques
Calculated
Conditioner
Model
3510 TC
X X X
Conditioner
3530 LVDT
X X X
Conditioner
3540 Frequency
X X X X
Conditioner
3560 Voltage
X X X
Conditioner
3570 DC Strain
X X X X X
Gage Conditioner
3578 AC Strain
X X X
Gage Conditioner
soon as the "TC TYPE" and desired measurement units are specified. For the
front-panel entry of TC type and scale, see Section 3.a.5(a). For use of the TYPE
(TYP) and RANGE (RNG) commands to accomplish the same thing, see Section
3.a.B.
NOTE: While "absolute" calibration is sufficient for almost all applications of the
Model 3510, the "Two-Point" technique described below can also be used for
applications where it is desirable to force multiple TC readings to the same exact-
ly known temperature value (in heat balance applications, for example).* In such
cases, the two-point method can be used to improve on the "absolute" calibration
inherent in the 3510.
* Note, however, that for a TC input, two-point calibration is of no advantage unless you can gen-
erate temperatures that are known to an accuracy exceeding that given in Appendix A for the
Model 3510.
** Where "y" is the reported measurement value and "x" is the ratio of the actual voltage of the
analog input signal to the positive full-scale voltage of that input (based on the selected input
range). As such, "x" is a unitless number operated upon by the ("slope") coefficient "m" and the
offset term "b" to yield a true analog measurement in the appropriate engineering units.
You will set up a linearization table for the analog input by entering a ZERO ("MINI-
MUM") POINT and up to 15 subsequent LINEARIZATION POINTS. These points
will define up to 15 segments of the ideal linear output for that measurement sig-
nal. The more segments you specify, the greater the overall linearity. You can
load numeric points directly into the linearization table, or you can set up the table
by "forcing" a sequence of inputs to read desired measurement values ("out-
puts").
This technique is useful for some conditioners, but not for others. With the Model
3570 DC Strain Gage Conditioner, for example, it is a very convenient method
when both the "mV/V" sensitivity and the corresponding full-scale rating of the
transducer are accurately known. For the Model 3578 AC Strain Gage Condi-
tioner, on the other hand, it SHOULD NOT BE USED AT ALL.
For the Model 3540 Frequency Conditioner or Model 3560 Voltage Condi-
tioner, you can use "calculated" calibration if the unit is being used to measure
frequency or voltage itself. Here, all you need to do is to enter an appropriate
SCALING FACTOR of the desired precision.
For the Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner or Model 3530 LVDT Condi-
tioner, "calculated" calibration is only useful if you want to transfer the calibration
of one unit to another unit that has the same transducer/cabling system.
When calibrating a conditioner in this way, you should keep in mind that the
resulting accuracy is limited to either the stated "initial offset" accuracy or the stat-
ed "gain accuracy" for that conditioner, whichever represents a greater error
value (see Appendix A), and that the maximum attainable unit resolution is
±32700, fixed decimal.
* Except for the Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner, to which this technique does not
apply.
Before you calibrate your Model 3578 for the first time, you should perform the follow-
ing PHASE AND SYMMETRY ADJUSTMENT procedure. When using the 3578 with a
Lebow 1800 Series Transducer, you should follow the special procedure outlined at
the end of this section.
ONCE SET FOR YOUR TRANSDUCER, THIS ADJUSTMENT NEED NOT BE REPEATED
UNLESS A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN CABLE LENGTH OR CAPACITANCE IS
REQUIRED.
1. Make sure your transducer connection is good (see Section 2.a.7). With the 3578
in "run" mode, load the transducer in the positive direction with a convenient
"deadweight" value which is greater than one-half of full scale.
2. Locate the PHASE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL on the rear of the 3578 (see Fig. 20).
Adjust the PHASE control until a maximum reading is obtained on the display.
Symmetry Phase
Adjustment Adjustment
Control Control
+
Fig. 20 Symmetry and Phase Adjustment Controls for the Model 3578
CAL
5. Press the ENTER button. The unit will display "OFSET" (for "ZERO OFFSET"):
7. Press ANY KEY EXCEPT CAL OR SETUP. This will freeze the displayed data
value.
8. Using the NUMERIC BUTTONS as explained in Section 1.e, change the displayed
value to "0" (zero).
9. Press ENTER. The display will return to "OFSET." Now press CAL. The unit will
display the word "FORCE":
10. Press ENTER. The unit will display the mnemonic for "SHUNT CALIBRATION—
POSITIVE":
11. Press ENTER. The display will show the status of the positive shunt: "ON" means
that the shunt is connected; "OFF," that it is not. If the positive shunt is currently
OFF, turn it ON by pressing the top or bottom segment of any displayed charac-
ter, followed by ENTER. The unit will display the mnemonic for "SHUNT CALIBRA-
TION—NEGATIVE":
12. Press ENTER. The display will show the status of the negative shunt (it should be
OFF, since you just turned ON the positive shunt). Press ENTER. This will return
you temporarily to a display of the "live" analog input.
14. Press ENTER. This will freeze the displayed data reading.
16. Press ENTER and turn OFF the positive shunt by pressing the top or bottom seg-
ment of any displayed character, followed by ENTER.
17. Press ENTER once more and turn ON the negative shunt by pressing the top or
bottom segment of any displayed character, followed by ENTER. This will return
you temporarily to a display of the "live" analog input.
18. Now adjust the rear-panel SYMMETRY control until the negative value of the read-
ing you recorded in Step 13 appears.
19. Press CAL. The display will return to "OFSET." YOU ARE NOW READY TO CALI-
BRATE THE 3578, AS EXPLAINED IN SECTION 4.c. Note that the negative shunt
was automatically turned OFF when you pressed the CAL button.
1. WHEN USING THE MODEL 3578 WITH A LEBOW 1800 SERIES TRANSDUCER,
YOU SHOULD FIRST INSTALL THE SHUNT RESISTOR SUPPLIED WITH THE
TRANSDUCER. Refer to Fig. 11(c) and connect the resistor between Pin 5 of the
CONDITIONER CONNECTOR and the transducer's +SIGNAL line (you will not use
the "CAL SENSE" pin (Pin 4) in this case).
2. Locate the "CAL/RUN" Switch in the cable harness of the 1800 Series transducer.
Place this switch in the "CAL" position.
3. Establish a zero input by removing all load from the 1800 Series transducer.
4. Enter SETUP MODE (see Section 3.a.1), and press the CAL button. If the 3578 unit
does not now display "2 Pt," continue to press CAL until it does.
5. Press the ENTER button. The unit will display "OFSET" (for "ZERO OFFSET").
7. Press ENTER. The unit will display "SHP" (for "SHUNT CALIBRATION—POSITIVE").
8. Press ENTER again. The display will show the status of the positive shunt: "ON"
means that the shunt is connected; "OFF," that it is not. If the positive shunt is cur-
rently OFF, turn it ON by pressing the top or bottom segment of any displayed
character, followed by ENTER. The unit will display "SHN" (for "SHUNT CALIBRA-
TION—NEGATIVE").
9. Press ENTER. The display will show the status of the negative shunt (it should be
OFF, since you just turned ON the positive shunt). Press ENTER. This will return
you temporarily to a display of the "live" analog input.
10. Now adjust the rear-panel PHASE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL (see Fig. 20) until a
maximum reading is obtained.
11. Press the CAL button. The display will return to "OFSET" (the positive shunt has
been automatically turned OFF).
12. Press ENTER. This will return you temporarily to a display of the "live" analog
input.
13. Press ANY KEY EXCEPT CAL OR SETUP. This will freeze the displayed data
value.
14. Using the NUMERIC BUTTONS as explained in Section 1.e, change the displayed
value to "0" (zero).
15. Press ENTER. The display will return to "OFSET." Now press CAL. The unit will
again display "FORCE."
17. Press ANY KEY EXCEPT CAL OR SETUP. This will freeze the displayed data
value.
20. Press ENTER and turn OFF the positive shunt by pressing the top or bottom seg-
ment of any displayed character, followed by ENTER.
21. Press ENTER once more and turn ON the negative shunt by pressing the top or
bottom segment of any displayed character, followed by ENTER. This will return
you temporarily to a display of the "live" analog input.
22. Now adjust the rear-panel SYMMETRY control to produce a reading equal to the
negative value of the "equivalent input" you entered in Step 18 (or some other spe-
cific negative engineering-unit value, if such a value is given by the transducer
manufacturer for the calibration resistor).
23. Press the CAL button. The display will return to "OFSET" (the negative shunt has
been automatically turned OFF).
25. With the transducer load still at zero, press ENTER. This will return you temporari-
ly to a display of the "live" analog input.
26. Press ANY KEY EXCEPT CAL OR SETUP. This will freeze the displayed data value.
27. Using the NUMERIC BUTTONS, change the displayed value to "0" (zero). Then
press ENTER. The display will return to "OFSET."
28. Now press CAL. The unit will again display "FORCE."
29. To exit the CAL button sequence and return to the "Setup" display, press SETUP.
THE LEBOW 1800 / DAYTRONIC 3578 SYSTEM IS NOW FULLY CALIBRATED. YOU
NEED NOT PERFORM A SUBSEQUENT "DEADWEIGHT" OR "SIMULATED" CALIBRA-
TION.
CAL
button, the unit will display the name of the calibration technique that is currently
in effect. Thus, if your 3500 instrument was last set up for "TWO-POINT" calibra-
tion—either "actual" or "simulated"—the display will read
If you wish to use "TWO-POINT" calibration, press ENTER and follow the instruc-
tions given in Section 4.c.2, below.
If you don't want to use "TWO-POINT" calibration, press CAL again. The unit will
display the next calibration method in the sequence—which, in this case, is "LIN"
(for "LINEARIZATION"):
Note that the Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner does not offer this cali-
bration method.
If you wish to use the 15-segment internal linearization, press ENTER and pro-
ceed to Section 4.c.4, below. If not, press CAL again. The unit will display "CALC"
(for "CALCULATED" calibration):
If you wish to use "CALCULATED" calibration, press ENTER and proceed to Sec-
tion 4.c.5, below. Pressing CAL again at this point will return you to the "2 PT" dis-
play. To exit the CAL button sequence and return to the "Setup" display, press
SETUP.
NOTE: The calibration method that is on display when you press the SETUP but-
ton becomes the subsequently active method, and will be the one that therefore
first appears when you next press the CAL button. You can change the currently
active calibration method from the RS-232/485 Port by means of the CALIBRA-
TION (CAL) command, as explained in Section 4.d.
ENTER
This will return you temporarily to a display of the "live" analog input.
d. Now press ANY KEY EXCEPT CAL OR SETUP. This will freeze the displayed
data value, which should be the value of input loading at your first ("zero") cali-
bration point.
e. Using the NUMERIC BUTTONS as explained in Section 1.e, change the dis-
played value to the desired measurement reading for the known input,
expressed in appropriate engineering units and with appropriate polarity.
Note that the button labelled
DEC
is now lit. This button enables you to change the DECIMAL-POINT LOCATION
of the displayed number during the "FORCE" procedure, below. Pressing
DEC will move the decimal point one digit to the left—or, when the decimal
point is at the leftmost position, to remove it (thus returning the number to an
integral value). Remember, too, that your offset entry cannot exceed the
inherent number count of ±32700.
f. Press ENTER to establish your first calibration point. The display will return to
"OFSET." Now press CAL. The unit will display the word "FORCE":
g. Press ENTER. If your unit is a Model 3510, 3530, 3540, or 3560, this will
return you temporarily to a display of the "live" analog input. Proceed directly
to Step h, below.
If, however, your unit is a Strain Gage Conditioner (Model 3570 or 3578), it
will display the mnemonic for "SHUNT CALIBRATION—POSITIVE":
You now have the opportunity to connect the internal shunt resistor for a posi-
tive up-scale reading. For the complete SHUNT CALIBRATION procedure, go
directly to the following section (3.c.3). If you are performing "actual" two-
point calibration, just press the CAL button here. The unit will display the
mnemonic for "SHUNT CALIBRATION—NEGATIVE":
Press the CAL button again. This will return you temporarily to a display of the
"live" analog input.
h. Apply a second accurately known value of input loading—a value from 80% to
100% of the transducer's nominal full-scale rating.
i. Now press ANY KEY EXCEPT CAL OR SETUP. This will freeze the displayed
data value, which should be the value of input loading at your second ("force")
calibration point.
j. Again using the NUMERIC BUTTONS, change the displayed value to the
desired measurement reading for the known input, in the desired engineering
units, and with appropriate polarity. This "forces" the data reading to equal
this value, thereby determining the SCALING FACTOR to be applied to all sub-
sequent readings. Like the offset entry, above, the "force" entry cannot
exceed the inherent number count of ±32700. Also, if you try to "force" a num-
ber that is less than 50% of full scale, you will get an "INPUT INSUFFICIENT"
error.
NOTE: The second calibration entry also sets the desired measurement pre-
cision. If, for example, you're measuring "millimeters," and enter a "FORCE"
value of "10," then all subsequent readings will be rounded to the nearest mil-
limeter. If you enter "10.0," then all readings will be rounded to the nearest
tenth of a millimeter. This same precision will be automatically reflected in the
LIMIT parameters ("HIL" and "LOL"—see Section 3.a.8).
k. Press ENTER to establish your second calibration point. The display will
return to "FORCE." Press SETUP to return to the "Setup" display.
Every Model 3570 or 3578 is equipped with a 100-kΩ, 0.1% calibration resistor
which you may, if you wish, replace with a resistor of some other value (strain-
gage transducer manufacturers often supply such resistors with their instru-
ments, along with the exact values of EQUIVALENT INPUT thereby produced).
See Fig. 11(c) for resistor installation.
25000(mV/V)B
X= %
KR
a. Perform Steps a through f of the "Actual" two-point calibration procedure
given above.
b. Press ENTER. The unit will display "SHP" (for SHUNT CALIBRATION—POSI-
TIVE).
c. If you want to switch in the shunt resistor for a positive up-scale reading, press
ENTER once again and proceed to Step d. If you want to switch in the shunt
resistor for a negative up-scale reading, press the CAL button to display
"SHN" (for "SHUNT CALIBRATION—NEGATIVE"), and press ENTER.
d. After you press ENTER, the 3570/3578 will show the status of the selected
shunt: "ON" means that the shunt is connected; "OFF," that it is not. If the
shunt is currently OFF, turn it ON by pressing the top or bottom segment of
any displayed character, followed by ENTER. This will return you temporarily
to a display of the "live" analog input.
NOTE: By turning ON either of the two shunts, you will automatically turn OFF the
other one (if it is presently ON).
e. Now freeze the displayed data value by pressing ANY KEY EXCEPT CAL OR
SETUP.
f. Using the NUMERIC BUTTONS, change the displayed value to the known
EQUIVALENT INPUT produced by the shunt, with appropriate polarity. As
before, this second calibration entry also sets the desired measurement pre-
cision.
g. Press ENTER to establish your second calibration point. The display will
return to "FORCE."
h. Press the CAL button. The display will return to "OFSET." Note that pressing
the CAL button will automatically turn OFF whichever shunt is presently ON,
so that normal measurement will resume as soon as you return the condition-
er to "RUN" mode.
i. To exit the CAL button sequence and return to the "Setup" display, press
SETUP.
4.c.4.a INTRODUCTION
f7
f6 Segment No. 7
f5
A Segment No. 6
Displayed Output
f4 AA Segment No. 5
A
Segment No. 4
f3
f2
Segment No. 3
AA Does not apply to
Thermocouple
AA
Segment No. 2
f1 Conditioner
Segment No. 1
z i
Physical Input
Fig. 21 Typical Linearization Curve with Seven Segments
You now have the option of resetting the present linearization table. WHEN YOU
"RESET" THE TABLE, YOU ARE IN EFFECT INSTRUCTING THE 3500 INSTRUMENT
TO SET THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE LINEARIZATION SEGMENTS TO ZERO.
Note, however, that the endpoint definitions for each line segment in the existing
table are neither cancelled nor altered when the table is "reset." They will be
changed only when new input/output values are entered for the segment in ques-
tion— either directly or by "force." Until then, the segment's existing definition
remains in memory as it was prior to the table "reset," though it no longer has any
effect on calibration. As such, it is still accessible through the "READ" form of the
LINEARIZE (LIN) command, but not through the front panel. Thus, if you acciden-
tally reset the linearization table, any and all segment definitions that have not
You should reset the linearization table when you are linearizing your 3500 instru-
ment for the first time, or whenever you want to relinearize it by the "FORCE" pro-
cedure described in Section 4.c.4(c), below. If you only want to view the existing
table, or to edit one or more existing line-segment definitions, YOU SHOULD NOT
RESET THE TABLE.
ENTER
Confirm your intention to reset by again pressing ENTER. You will now see the
word "TABLE":
If your knowledge of the desired input/output relationship allows, you can use the
procedure given in Section 4.c.4(b), below, to load points directly into the table.
Press ENTER once more and proceed to that section. If, however, you prefer not
to enter input values directly, but to "force" existing "live" inputs to desired output
values, press the
CAL
To view the existing linearization table without resetting it, or to select linearization
"by force," press ANY KEY OTHER THAN ENTER, following the display of "RESET."
The word "TABLE" will appear. To view the existing table, press ENTER again, and
proceed to the following section.
4.c.4.b BY “TABLE”
1. Once you have pressed ENTER, following the display of "TABLE," the unit will
display "SEG[MENT] 0":
If you have reset the linearization table or are linearizing your 3500 instrument
for the first time, "SEG 0" will be displayed, telling you that you are now going
to enter the "zero" point "z" of the linearization curve (see Fig. 21). Proceed to
Step 2, below.
If you have NOT reset the existing linearization table, "SEG 0" will still be dis-
played, but you can now advance to any line segment in the table in order to
view—and, if desired, to change—that segment's current definition. Follow the
procedure given in Step 11, below, for editing an already defined and active
segment.
Pressing the CAL button at this point will take you immediately to the highest
segment in the existing table, which is one more than the last defined seg-
ment, unless the last defined segment is Segment No. 15. If, for example, the
table already contains five fully defined line segments, pressing CAL will dis-
play "SEG 6," which represents the line connecting the last defined endpoint
(the endpoint of Segment No. 5) to the end of the full-scale range. You can
now proceed to define a specific endpoint for Segment 6, if desired, specify-
ing INPUT/OUTPUT values as explained below.
2. Press ENTER again. The unit will display the word "INPUT":
3. Press ENTER again. A number will appear that represents the current con-
tents of the INPUT VOLTAGE REGISTER (in millivolts). Use the NUMERIC BUT-
TONS as explained in Section 1.e to change this number to the value of actual
physical input (again, in millivolts) that will generate the first "output" point—the
"zero" point—on the desired linearization curve.
5. Press ENTER again. A number will appear that represents the current con-
tents of the OUTPUT REGISTER. Use the NUMERIC BUTTONS to change this
number to the value you want to be displayed—in the desired engineering
units— when the physical input is the millivolt value you specified in Step 3.
6. Press ENTER again. The unit will again display "SEG 0." To enter the next
point on the linearization curve (the endpoint of the first actual segment),
press the top of the displayed "0" to change it to a "1."
7. Press ENTER again to display "INPUT." Press ENTER and set the number to
the INPUT VOLTAGE (in mV) for the second point.
8. Press ENTER again to display "OUTPUT." Press ENTER and set the number
to the desired OUTPUT (in engineering units) for the second point.
9. Press ENTER again to display "SEG 0." Now increment the "0" to "2," in order
to enter the next point on the linearization curve (the endpoint of Segment No.
2).
11. NOTE: If you want to go back and change the INPUT and/or OUTPUT value of
a point that has already been entered, you may easily do so. When the "SEG
0" display appears, just change the "0" to the number of the segment end-
point you want to modify.* Press ENTER twice to display the existing INPUT
VOLTAGE for the point. Use the NUMERIC BUTTONS to change it, if desired.
Press ENTER twice to display the existing OUTPUT for the point. Use the
* Remember that the highest value the displayed segment number can take at any time is one
more than the number of the highest defined line segment.
12. After you have defined the last segment of your curve, press SETUP to return
to the "Setup" display.
4.c.4.c BY “FORCE”
NOTE: When you choose this linearization method, you will have to be able to
continuously vary the magnitude of the physical input, or "load," on the source
transducer, and to know the resulting output accurately in the desired engineer-
ing units.
1. Once you have pressed CAL after the display of "TABLE," the unit will display
the word "FORCE":
2. Press ENTER. The unit will display the word "SET" and a number from 0
through 15—for example:
If the linearization table has been reset or if you are linearizing your unit for
the first time, the displayed "SET" number will be "0," and you should proceed
to Step 3, below.
If, however, the existing table has NOT been reset, the displayed number will
be that of the line segment within whose input range the instrument's present
"live" input lies. If in Fig. 21, for example, the present input value (i) lies
between the values f4 and f5, "SET 5" will be displayed, since this input range
corresponds to the endpoints of Segment No. 5. The thing to remember is
that, with linearization "by force," the displayed "SET" number is "live," and will
change as the instrument's "live" input changes (this is in fact the only way to
move from segment to segment, since the "SET" display digits are not
NUMERIC BUTTONS). Also note that if the present "live" input is less than the
existing "zero" point "z," the display will read "SET 0." To "reforce" an existing
line segment, see the procedure given in Step 11, below.
3. Press ENTER. This will return you temporarily to a display of the "live" analog
input.
5. Now press ANY KEY EXCEPT CAL OR SETUP. This will freeze the displayed
data value. NOTE: THOUGH THE DISPLAYED INPUT VALUE IS FROZEN, THE
INPUT ITSELF IS NOT. LINEARIZATION WILL BE BASED ON WHATEVER
ACTUAL INPUT EXISTS WHEN THAT POINT IS ENTERED.
6. Using the NUMERIC BUTTONS as explained in Section 1.e, change the dis-
played value to the desired measurement reading for the known input, in the
desired engineering units. As in Section 4.c.2, above, you can use the DEC
7. Press ENTER. The unit will display "SET 1." You are now ready to establish
the endpoint of the first actual segment. Press ENTER once again to display
the "live" data reading.
8. Adjust the transducer load to equal a second known value (which will be "f1,"
the endpoint of the first linearization segment). Repeat Steps 5 through 8.
10. If you want to modify an existing linearization table by "reforcing" a given line-
segment endpoint, you can do so by adjusting the "live" input until you reach
the line segment in question—i.e., until its number is displayed with the word
"SET." Then repeat Steps 3 through 6 and press ENTER.
11. After you have defined the last segment of your curve, press SETUP to return
to the "Setup" display.
NOTE: At any point during the "BY FORCE" procedure, you can shift to the "BY
TABLE" procedure described in Section 4.c.4(b), above, to verify the actual
numerical INPUT/OUTPUT values stored for each "forced" line-segment end-
point—and even to modify these values, if the "ideal" numbers are known. Before
moving to "TABLE" from "FORCE," however, you should first exit SETUP MODE
altogether in order to save the linearization points you have entered so far.
For the Model 3540 Frequency Conditioner or the Model 3560 Voltage Con-
ditioner, it is generally convenient only when the instrument is used to measure
frequency or voltage itself (respectively).** In this case, you would calibrate the
* When calibrating a conditioner in this way, keep in mind that the resulting accuracy is limited to
either the stated "initial offset" accuracy or the stated "gain accuracy" of the conditioner,
whichever represents a greater error value (see Appendix A), and that the maximum attainable
unit resolution is ±32700, fixed decimal.
** "Calculated" calibration of the Model 3540 can be accomplished through the RS-232/485
Interface by means of the FRQ command, described in the next section.
3. Press ENTER again. The unit will display the ZERO OFFSET ("b" term) current-
ly being applied to the data reading.
4. Use the NUMERIC BUTTONS as explained in Section 1.e to change the dis-
played number to the desired "b" value, if it does not already have this value.
A TARE OFFSET can be added to the measurement reading later, if required
(see Section 5.c).
5. Press ENTER. The display will now show the "live" data reading with the new
offset in effect.
7. Press ENTER to display the SCALING FACTOR currently being applied to the
data reading.
8. Use the NUMERIC BUTTONS as explained in Section 1.E to change the dis-
played value to the desired (full-scale) gain value.
9. Press ENTER. The display will now show the "live" data reading with the new
scaling in effect.
For the Model 3570 DC Strain Gage Conditioner, this is a convenient method
when factory calibration data is known for your strain gage transducer. When
such is the case, "calculated" calibration is a faster and inherently more accurate
alternative to either "actual" or "simulated" two-point calibration—though the final
accuracy of calibration will depend, of course, on the accuracy of the transducer
manufacturer's specifications. As mentioned earlier, this technique should NOT
be used to calibrate the Model 3578 AC Strain Gage Conditioner.
r u
m= x
0.75 i
IMPORTANT: The value "u" in the above formula represents the transducer's
nominal full-scale rating only when the unit is set to an EXCITATION level of 10
V-DC. When the excitation is 5 V-DC, it is necessary to set "u" equal to twice
the nominal full-scale rating. When the excitation is 2 V-DC, you must set "u"
equal to five times the nominal full-scale rating.
3. Use the NUMERIC BUTTONS as explained in Section 1.e to change the dis-
played number to the "m" value calculated in Step 2.
4. Press ENTER. The display will now show the "live" data reading with the new
scaling in effect.
NOTE: The above calibration procedure can be accomplished through the RS-
232/485 Interface by means of the MV/V CALIBRATION (MVV) command,
described in the next section.
For a full discussion of "Command and Response Syntax," along with a list of all
valid mnemonic commands, see Appendix B of this manual.
Only the "WRITE" form is given here for commands that have both a "READ" and a
"WRITE" form (there are a number of exceptions). Again, for full details, see
Appendix B. In the following command expressions, [CMT] is the "COMMAND
TERMINATOR" (that is, the INPUT TERMINATOR character which the unit has
been set to recognize—see the procedure for setting the INPUT TERMINATOR via
the COM button in Section 3.a.3, above).
Note: The two following commands apply only to the Model 3570 DC STRAIN
GAGE CONDITIONER and the Model 3578 AC STRAIN GAGE CONDITIONER.
SHUNT CALIBRATE—POSITIVE:
SHP=ON [CMT] or SHP=OFF [CMT]
Closes or opens the instrument’s positive calibration shunt. SHP=ON [CMT]
should be preceded by a ZERO (ZRO) command (above) and should be fol-
lowed by a command of FRC=X [CMT], where "X" is the EQUIVALENT INPUT
produced by the shunt (to calculate "X," see Section 4.c.3). SHP=OFF [CMT]
should then be applied to resume normal measurement. See also Appendix
F for the interaction of SHP with the logic-input shunt commands.
SHUNT CALIBRATE—NEGATIVE:
SHN=ON [CMT] or SHN=OFF [CMT]
Closes or opens the instrument’s negative calibration shunt. SHN=ON [CMT]
should be preceded by a ZERO (ZRO) command (above) and should be fol-
lowed by a command of FRC=X [CMT], where "X" is the EQUIVALENT INPUT
produced by the shunt (to calculate "X," see Section 4.c.3). SHN=OFF [CMT]
should then be applied to resume normal measurement. See also Appendix
F for the interaction of SHN with the logic-input shunt commands.
placed in "LIN" calibration mode. Note too that these linearization commands do
not apply to the Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner.
NOTE: The "READ" form of the LINEARIZE (LIN) command requires that you
specify the segment in question, which need not be an "active" segment (see
the LNS command, above):
LINn [CMT]
where 0 ≤ n ≤ 15. This command will return the current INPUT/OUTPUT data
for Segment No. n in the format i, o [EOT].
* Asking LNS [CMT] when the active calibration mode is "MXB" will tell you how many segments
are in the last-entered (now inactive) linearization table.
Note: The following command applies to the Model 3540 FREQUENCY CONDI-
TIONER only.
Note: The following command applies to the Model 3570 DC STRAIN GAGE
CONDITIONER only.
For the initiation of RS-232 PRINT transmissions, see Section 5.d, below. For pos-
sible responses to mnemonic commands, see Appendix B.
* To remove an existing LBL string from the transmission, just command LBL=N/A [CMT].
IMPORTANT: With regard to the OPN command, please note these two rules:
a. There must be NO SPACE between the letters "OPN" and the node number
"n."
b. The node number "n" must have NO LEADING ZERO(S)—e.g., the node num-
ber "1" cannot be entered as "01."
Only one network node can be "open" at any time. While "opening" Node No. "n"
for communication with the computer, the above command at the same time
"closes" (that is, prohibits communication with) all other nodes. Only Node No. n
will respond to subsequent commands issued to the network, until another node
is "opened."
* To remove an existing EUS string from the transmission, just command EUS=N/A [CMT].
1. Enter SETUP MODE by pressing the SETUP button and entering the current
security code, if necessary (as explained in Section 3.a.1).
2. Press the PEAK/TRACK button. The current button mode will be displayed:
either “P” (for PEAK CAPTURE) or “H” (for TRACK/ HOLD). To toggle between
the two settings, simply press the top or bottom segment of the displayed let-
ter.
3. When the desired mode letter is displayed, you can exit SETUP MODE by
pressing the SETUP button once again. For a description of 3500
TRACK/HOLD operation, see Section 5.e.
When a 3500 instrument is in PEAK CAPTURE mode, you can control the peak-
capture function in any one of three ways:
2. By a PEAK (PEK) command applied via the RS-232/485 Interface (WHEN THE
"PEAK" TERMINAL OF THE REAR LOGIC I/O CONNECTOR IS AT "LOGIC 0"). A
command of
PEK=ON [CMT]
will place the unit in "+PEAK" MODE, if the "PEAK" terminal is disconnected
(i.e., at "Logic 0").* A command of
PEK=OFF [CMT]
will return the unit to "TRACK" MODE.
Fig. 22 shows the capture and hold of successively higher-valued signal maxima,
after entering the "+PEAK" MODE at time t1. Until time t1, the "live" data reading
had been continuously "tracking" the analog input. After time t1, it continuously
reports the highest input-signal value perceived since "+PEAK" last began. From
time t1 to time t2, the input is continuously rising, and so the reading appears to be
continuing to track it. At time t2, however, the input signal reaches its first true
maximum since time t1. The instrument "captures" this "positive" peak (P1), hold-
ing it as a constant until time t3, when a yet higher input value is detected, and the
reading begins once more to track the input upwards to a yet higher peak (P2).
* When the "PEAK" terminal is connected to GROUND (i.e., at the "Logic 1" level), both the
PEAK/TRACK button and the PEAK (PEK) command are disabled.
P2
+PEAK
READING
P1
ANALOG INPUT
TRACK + PEAK
t0 t1 t2 t3 t4
ANALOG
INPUT +PEAK READING
P1 P3
P2
RESET
+ PEAK + PEAK
t0 t1 t2 t3 t4
2. By a TARE (TAR) command applied via the RS-232/485 Interface (WHEN THE
"TARE" TERMINAL OF THE REAR LOGIC I/O CONNECTOR IS AT "LOGIC 0"). A
command of
TAR=ON [CMT]
will place the unit in "TARE" MODE, if the "TARE" terminal is disconnected (i.e.,
at "Logic 0").* A command of
TAR=OFF [CMT]
will return the unit to a display of "untared" data.
Fig. 24 shows the effect of "TARE" MODE on the displayed data reading. Until
time t1, this reading is "untared" (there is no constant offset). At time t1, the read-
ing is brought down to the current value of the TARE REGISTER. From this point, it
continues to "track" the analog input, but now with the continuous application of
the constant TARE OFFSET determined by the difference between the input value
at time t1 and the TARE REGISTER in effect at that time. At time t2, the instrument
returns to its normal "untared" data reading.
TARE
REGISTER
VALUE
TAR =
TAR = OFF TAR = ON OFF
t0 t1 t2
* When the "TARE" terminal is connected to GROUND (i.e., at the "Logic 1" level), both the
TARE/RESET button and the TARE (TAR) command are disabled.
1. By the front-panel PRINT button WHEN THE "PRINT" TERMINAL OF THE REAR
LOGIC I/O CONNECTOR IS AT "LOGIC 0" AND THE FOLLOWING PRINT
ENABLE (PRN) COMMAND IS IN EFFECT:
PRN=ON [CMT]
Pressing this button once will initiate RS-232 transmissions at the specified
interval. Pressing it once more will halt any transmission in progress at the
end of the line currently being sent.
When the print transmissions are started by setting the "PRINT" terminal to Logic
1, the PRINT button is disabled, and a transmission can only be stopped by reset-
ting the "PRINT" terminal to Logic 0 or by issuing a command of
PRN=OFF [CMT]
As you can see, the PRINT ENABLE (PRN) command serves only to enable (or
disable) the automatic print function. It does not itself initiate or halt data trans-
missions, and has no effect on the operation of the CHANNEL (CHN) or DUMP
(DMP) commands.
NOTE: The PRN setting is not saved to EEPROM. THIS IS STRICTLY A "RUN-
TIME" COMMAND, THE POWERUP DEFAULT BEING ALWAYS PRN=ON [CMT].
Therefore, the unit is always ready to print as soon as it is turned on, and you can
enable (or re-enable) the print function at any time just by turning the unit off and
on.
* The front-panel PRINT button and the automatic print function are disabled when the unit is
in RS-485 ("MULTINODE") MODE. To send formatted data only once to a connected printer,
you can always use the CHANNEL (CHN) or DUMP (DMP) command as explained in Sec-
tion 5.a.
2. By a PEAK (PEK) command applied via the RS-232/485 Interface (WHEN THE
"PEAK" TERMINAL OF THE REAR LOGIC I/O CONNECTOR IS AT "LOGIC 0"). A
command of
PEK=ON [CMT]
will place the unit in "HOLD" MODE, if the "PEAK" terminal is disconnected (i.e.,
at "Logic 0").* A command of
PEK=OFF [CMT]
will return the unit to "TRACK" MODE.
* When the "PEAK" terminal is connected to GROUND (i.e., at the "Logic 1" level), both the
PEAK/TRACK button and the PEAK (PEK) command are disabled.
Appendix A
3500 Series Specifications
.46 .09
1.17 .23 Allow 2.5 in.
(6.4 cm) in
rear for cable
bend
COM RANGE CAL FILTER ANO DEC LIMIT
HI
2.84
OK
7.21
LO
PEAK TARE
SET UP PRINT ENTER
TRACK RESET
DIMENSIONS
IN INCHES/CM
5.68 6.60
14.43 16.76
.13 .09
.33 .23
* The minimum time allowed between activation and reactivation of any logic input is 100 mil-
liseconds.
** Including ± one count of least significant digit displayed (i.e., ± 0.2 or 0.1). Can be readily
improved by control of instrument temperature, calibrating at known temperatures, etc.
Analog Peak Capture: Positive analog peak with minimum full-scale input pulse
duration of 15 msec (to 1% of full-scale accuracy), 25 msec (to 0.1% of full-scale
accuracy), and 35 msec (to 0.02% of full-scale accuracy); digitally held for indefi-
nite display; PEAK and TRACK modes controlled by front-panel button, rear-panel
logic input, or computer-port command
Internal 15-Segment Linearization, programmable from front panel
Analog Output: Range scalable in 0.1% increments between 74.5% and 125.5% of
nominal input. May be sourced by conditioned input (A) after the FIXED ANALOG
FILTER; (B) after PEAK CAPTURE; or (C) after the SELECTABLE ANALOG FILTER
(see Fig. 15, Section 2.d)
Frequency Characteristics and Step-Response Settling Times:
AFTER THE FIXED ANALOG FILTER and AFTER +PEAK IN "PEAK" or
"TRACK" MODE: 3 dB down at 100 Hz; 60 dB down at 750 Hz. Settling Time
to 1% of final value: 15 msec; to 0.1% of final value: 25 msec; to 0.02% of final
value: 35 msec
AFTER THE SELECTABLE ANALOG FILTER: See "Analog Filtering for Dis-
played Reading" for the Model 3530, above
Configuration: Single-ended, return to SYSTEM COMMON
Full-Scale Range: ±5 V nominal, ±8 V maximum
Offset Range Adjustment: ±25.5% in 0.1% increments
Allowable Loading: 5 mA, max.
Offset Accuracy: 0.1% max
Span Accuracy: 0.2% max
Offset and Span Drift: ±50 ppm/°C; ±20 ppm/month
Digital Peak Capture: Displays the most positive measurement reading, which is
digitally held for indefinite display; PEAK and TRACK modes controlled by front-
panel button, rear-panel logic input, or computer-port command
Internal 15-Segment Linearization, programmable from front panel
Analog Output: Range scalable in 0.1% increments between 74.5% and 125.5% of
nominal input
Frequency Characteristics and Step-Response Settling Times: See "Analog
Filtering for Displayed Reading" for the Model 3540, above
Configuration, Full-Scale Range, Offset Range Adjustment, Allowable
Loading, Offset Accuracy, Span Accuracy, Offset and Span Drift: See the
Model 3530 LVDT Conditioner, above
* Initial (uncalibrated) inaccuracy may be as great as ±0.04% of full scale. Maximum error that
could occur upon replacement of the 3560 not followed by calibration is ±0.08% of full scale.
* Initial (uncalibrated) inaccuracy may be as great as ±0.05% of full scale. Maximum error that
could occur upon replacement of the 3570 not followed by calibration is ±0.1% of full scale.
* When (1) the analog output scale is 100.0%, (2) the analog output offset is 0.0%, and (3) the
excitation is 10V, then any of the following inputs will result in an analog output of 5 V: an input
of 4 mV/V on the 3.0-mV/V range; an input of 2 mV/V on the 1.5-mV/V range; or an input of 1
mV/V on the 0.75-mV/V range.
Analog Peak Capture: Positive analog peak with minimum full-scale input pulse
duration of 100 msec (to 1% of full-scale accuracy), 150 msec (to 0.1% of full-
scale accuracy), and 225 msec (to 0.02% of full-scale accuracy); digitally held for
indefinite display; PEAK and TRACK modes controlled by front-panel button, rear-
panel logic input, or computer-port command
Internal 15-Segment Linearization, programmable from front panel
Analog Output: Range scalable in 0.1% increments between 74.5% and 125.5% of
nominal input.** May be sourced by conditioned input (A) after the FIXED ANA-
LOG FILTER; (B) after PEAK CAPTURE; or (C) after the SELECTABLE ANALOG FIL-
TER (see Fig. 15, Section 2.d)
Frequency Characteristics and Step-Response Settling Times:
AFTER THE FIXED ANALOG FILTER and AFTER +PEAK IN "PEAK" or
"TRACK" MODE: 3 dB down at 20 Hz; 60 dB down at 250 Hz. Settling Time
to 1% of final value: 100 msec; to 0.1% of final value: 150 msec; to 0.02% of
final value: 225 msec
AFTER THE SELECTABLE ANALOG FILTER: See "Analog Filtering for Dis-
played Reading” for the Model 3578, above.
Configuration, Full-Scale Range, Offset Range Adjustment, Allowable
Loading, Offset Accuracy, Span Accuracy, Offset and Span Drift: See the
Model 3530 LVDT Conditioner, above
* Initial (uncalibrated) inaccuracy may be as great as ±3% of full scale. Maximum error that
could occur upon replacement of the 3578 not followed by calibration is ±6% of full scale.
** When the analog output scale is 100.0% and the analog output offset is 0.0%, then any of the
following inputs will result in an analog output of 5 V: an input of 4 mV/V on the 3.0-mV/V range;
an input of 2 mV/V on the 1.5-mV/V range; or an input of 1 mV/V on the 0.75-mV/V range.
Appendix B
Command and Response Syntax
B.1 INTRODUCTION B.2 THE OPEN COMMAND B.3 RESPONSE TO “INVALID” COMMANDS B.1
B COMMAND AND RESPONSE SYNTAX
Upon receipt of a setup command, the instrument (in RS-485 mode only) will issue a
response of either "ACKNOWLEDGED" or "NOT ACKNOWLEDGED"—i.e., of either
ACK [EOT] or NAK [EOT]
depending on whether or not the command has been recognized as "valid." As men-
tioned above, a SETUP COMMAND received by the instrument in RS-232 mode will
elicit NO RESPONSE.
Keep in mind that a response of "ACK" does not prove that the "acknowledged" com-
mand has been executed, only that it has been received. Its purpose is to free the
network controller for other communications. To prove execution of a SETUP COM-
MAND, an appropriate INTERROGATION would have to be made.
Upon receipt of a "valid" interrogation command, the instrument (in either RS-232 or
RS-485 mode) will issue a response of
[value] [EOT]
For example, the response to a command of ECO [CMT] will be either ON [EOT] or
OFF [EOT], while a command of FIL [CMT] will return the current digital filter con-
stant (0-9).
B.2 B.4 SETUP COMMANDS B.5 INTERROGATION COMMANDS B.6 IMPERATIVE COMMANDS
COMMAND AND RESPONSE SYNTAX B
B.7 COMMANDS THAT INITIATE DATA TRANSMISSIONS
The CHANNEL (CHN) and DUMP (DMP) commands, discussed in Section 5.a.1, are
the only ones that belong to this category—with the possible addition of VERSION
(VER), which causes a transmission of instrument "version" information to be issued
from the RS-23/485 Interface Port.
For the use of CONFIGURATION SETUP commands, see also Section 3.b. For
the use of CALIBRATION SETUP commands, see also Section 4.d. For the use
of RUN-TIME commands, see also Section 5.
B.7 COMMANDS THAT INITIATE DATA TRANSMISSIONS B.8 3500 MNEMONIC COMMANDS B.3
B COMMAND AND RESPONSE SYNTAX
CAL CALIBRATION
CAL=MXB [CMT]
Sets the active calibration method to "MXB" (i.e., "TWO-POINT" or "CALCULATED" cali-
bration using the "y = mx+b" linear equation). For RS-485 (only), returns ACK [EOT].
CAL=LIN [CMT]
Sets the active calibration method to "15-SEGMENT LINEARIZATION." Not recognized
by the Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner. For RS-485 (only), returns ACK
[EOT].
CAL [CMT]
Reads the currently active calibration method. Returns MXB [EOT] or LIN [EOT],
except for the Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner, which can only return MXB
[EOT].
CHN CHANNEL
CHN [CMT]
Reads the current measurement data. Outputs LBLn,w,sEUS [EOT], where LBL =
header string (optional—see LABEL (LBL) command); n = node number (optional—
see ECHO (ECO) command); w = data value; s = limit-status indicator number (option-
al—see LIMITS (LIM) command); EUS = tailer string (optional—see ENGINEERING
UNIT STRING (EUS) command).
DMP DUMP
DMP [CMT]
Same as CHANNEL (CHN) command, above.
ECO ECHO
ECO=ON [CMT]
Causes the 3500 instrument's NODE NUMBER to be included in all transmissions from
the RS-232/485 Interface Port in response to a CHANNEL (CHN) or DUMP (DMP)
command. For RS-485 (only), returns ACK [EOT].
ECO=OFF [CMT]
Cancels Node-Number "echo" for CHN and DMP transmissions. For RS-485 (only),
returns ACK [EOT].
ECO [CMT]
Reads current Node-Number "echo" status. Returns ON [EOT] or OFF [EOT].
FIL FILTER
FIL=f [CMT]
Sets to f the digital filtering constant (0 ≤ f ≤ 9). For RS-485 (only), returns ACK [EOT].
FIL [CMT]
Reads current digital filtering constant. Returns f [EOT].
FRC FORCE
FRC=v [CMT]
Sets the SCALING FACTOR ("m" coefficient) so that the existing input yields a reading
equal to v (-32700 ≤ v ≤ 32700). Also sets desired precision (decimal-point location).
In "TWO-POINT" calibration, must be preceded by a ZERO (ZRO) command. For RS-
485 (only), returns ACK [EOT].
IMPORTANT: THIS COMMAND SHOULD ONLY BE APPLIED WHEN THE 3500
INSTRUMENT IS SET FOR "TWO-POINT" OR "CALCULATED" CALIBRATION—THAT IS,
WHEN THE CAL=MXB [CMT] COMMAND IS IN EFFECT. IF ENTERED WHEN
CAL=LIN [CMT], UNPREDICTABLE READINGS COULD OCCUR.
[NOTE: There is no valid interrogation form for the FRC command.]
LBL LABEL
LBL=$ [CMT]
Specifies "header" string $ for all transmissions from the RS-232/485 Interface Port in
response to a CHANNEL (CHN) or DUMP (DMP) command ($ is a string of up to 8
characters, including spaces). For RS-485 (only), returns ACK [EOT].
LBL=N/A [CMT]
Clears all characters from the existing "header" string. For RS-485 (only), returns ACK
[EOT].
LBL [CMT]
Reads current "header" string. Returns $ [EOT] or N/A [EOT].
LIM LIMITS
LIM=ON [CMT]
Includes LIMIT-STATUS Indicator Number in all transmissions from the RS-232/485
Interface Port in response to a CHANNEL (CHN) or DUMP (DMP) command. For
RS-485 (only), returns ACK [EOT].
LIM=OFF [CMT]
Cancels Limit-Status indication for CHN and DMP transmissions. For RS-485 (only),
returns ACK [EOT].
LIM [CMT]
Reads current Limit-Status indication status. Returns ON [EOT] or OFF [EOT].
LIN LINEARIZE
LIN=n,i,o [CMT]
Sets the effective endpoint of linearization Segment No. n, where "i" is the INPUT value
in millivolts, and "o" is the desired OUTPUT in desired engineering units. Not recog-
nized by the Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner. For RS-485 (only), returns
ACK [EOT].
LINn [CMT]
Reads the current INPUT/OUTPUT data for Segment No. n (0 ≤ n ≤ 15; it need not be
an "active" segment). Not recognized by the Model 3510 Thermocouple Condition-
er. Returns i,o [EOT].
NOD NODE
NOD [CMT]
Reads the NODE NUMBER ("n") of the currently "open" node. Returns n [EOT], where
0 ≤ n ≤ 99. A Node Number can be assigned only through the COM button procedure
given in Section 3.a.3.
OPN OPEN
OPNn [CMT]
"Opens" Network Node No. n (only) for RS-485 communications with the supervisory
computer. There must be no space between "OPN" and the node number n; also, the
node number must not contain a leading zero. For RS-485 (only), returns ACK [EOT].
PEK PEAK
PEK=ON [CMT]
Places the unit in "+PEAK" mode, if Terminal 6 of the rear Logic I/O Connector is at
Logic 0. Disabled when Terminal 6 is at Logic 1. For RS-485 (only), returns ACK
[EOT].
PEK=OFF [CMT]
Places the unit in "TRACK" mode, if Terminal 6 of the rear Logic I/O Connector is at
Logic 0. Disabled when Terminal 6 is at Logic 1. For RS-485 (only), returns ACK
[EOT].
PEK [CMT]
Reads current "+PEAK" status. Returns ON [EOT] or OFF [EOT].
RES RESPONSE
RES=f [CMT]
Sets the selectable analog filter corner to f Hz, where f = 5, 10, or 20 for the Model
3530 LVDT Conditioner, Model 3560 Voltage Conditioner, Model 3570 DC Strain
Gage Conditioner, and Model 3578 AC Strain Gage Conditioner. For the Model
3540 Frequency Conditioner, f = 2 (for 2.5), 5, or 10. Not recognized by the Model
3510 Thermocouple Conditioner. For RS-485 (only), returns ACK [EOT].
RES [CMT]
Reads analog filter setting. Returns f [EOT], except for the Model 3510 Thermocou-
ple Conditioner, which always returns 20 [EOT].
RLS RELEASE
RLS [CMT]
Simultaneously releases both the HIGH-LIMIT LATCH and the LOW-LIMIT LATCH,
returning to a "live" state the logic output and front-panel indicator light associated
with each limit (see the HIGH LATCH (HLA) and LOW LATCH (LLA) commands).
RNG RANGE
RNG=r [CMT]
Sets the input range (or unit scale) to r. For allowable "r" values for each conditioner
model, see the table in Section 3.b.4. For RS-485 (only), returns ACK [EOT].
RNG [CMT]
Reads current input-range setting. Returns r [EOT].
SAV SAVE
SAV=ON [CMT]
Saves the existing setup configuration (including calibration data) to nonvolatile
EEPROM. For RS-485 (only), returns ACK [EOT].
[NOTE: The SAV=OFF [CMT] command has no effect.]
SAV [CMT]
Reads "SAVE" status. Returns ON [EOT] when a "save" is currently in progress; other-
wise returns OFF [EOT].
TAR TARE
TAR=ON [CMT]
Places the 3500 instrument in "TARE" mode, if Terminal 5 of the rear Logic I/O Con-
nector is at Logic 0. Disabled when Terminal 5 is at Logic 1. For RS-485 (only), returns
ACK [EOT].
TAR=OFF [CMT]
Returns the 3500 instrument to display of "untared" data, if Terminal 5 of the rear Logic
I/O Connector is at Logic 0. Disabled when Terminal 5 is at Logic 1. For RS-485 (only),
returns ACK [EOT].
TAR [CMT]
Reads current "TARE" status. Returns ON [EOT] or OFF [EOT].
ZRO ZERO
ZRO=v [CMT]
Sets the ZERO OFFSET ("b" term) so that the existing input yields a reading equal to v
(-32700 ≤ v ≤ 32700). In "TWO-POINT" calibration, must precede the FORCE (FRC)
command. For RS-485 (only), returns ACK [EOT].
IMPORTANT: THIS COMMAND SHOULD ONLY BE APPLIED WHEN THE 3500
INSTRUMENT IS SET FOR "TWO-POINT" OR "CALCULATED" CALIBRATION— THAT IS,
WHEN THE CAL=MXB [CMT] COMMAND IS IN EFFECT. IF ENTERED WHEN
CAL=LIN [CMT], UNPREDICTABLE READINGS COULD OCCUR.
[NOTE: There is no valid interrogation form for the ZRO command.]
Appendix C
Table of Error Numbers
Most of the following ERROR CODES refer to the INTERNAL LINEARIZATION pro-
cedure discussed in Section 4.c.4.
Appendix D
Networking Guidelines
As noted in Section 3.a.4, the maximum baud rate at which network inter-
changes can take place will depend on
• the capacity of the supervisory computer's input buffer;
• the actual network setup configuration; and
• the efficiency of the computer's data-input routine.
To maximize network speed, you should also observe the following rule:
5. For each network node, the COMMAND TERMINATOR ("CMT") and END-OF-
TRANSMISSION TERMINATOR ("EOT") should both be set to CARRIAGE
RETURN (= hexadecimal [0D]).
SAMPLE PROGRAM
100 '-----------------------------------------------------------
110 TERM$=CHR$(13) 'Terminator is carriage return.
120 TIMEOUT%=1! 'Timeout is 1 second.
130 OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,2,CS,DS" AS #1
132 INPUT "Is this a network (RS 485) or a single (RS 232) device?
(N/S) ";ANS$
134 IF ANS$ = "S" OR ANS$ = "s" GOTO 170 'Bypass opening a node.
136 IF ANS$ <> "N" AND ANS$ <> "n" GO TO 132 'Ask again.
140 INPUT "Enter Node Number ";NODE%
150 GOSUB 3000 'Open node
160 IF ERRCODE% = 2 THEN PRINT "Unable to open node"NODE% : GOTO 250
Appendix E
Run-Time Button Functions
The following front-panel buttons are active during normal instrument operation.
For full details on all standard run-time procedures—including peak capture, tare,
and printout—see Section 5.
SET UP
When this button is pressed while the 3500 instrument is in RUN-TIME MODE,
the operator will be asked to enter the current SECURITY CODE (or to enter a
new code, if it is currently "0"). Once the correct security code has been entered,
the instrument will be placed in SETUP MODE, and the display shown in Fig. 1(b)
will appear. The button will remain lit as long as the instrument is in the SETUP
MODE. While in SETUP MODE, the SETUP button is used to exit the current
setup procedure or to exit SETUP MODE altogether.
PEAK
TRACK
When the "PEAK" logic input terminal is disconnected (i.e., at the "Logic 0" level),
pressing the PEAK/TRACK button once will place the 3500 instrument in the
"+PEAK" MODE. It will then continuously display the most positive value experi-
enced since the button was pressed (see Figs. 22 and 23, Section 5.b).* The but-
ton will remain lit as long as the instrument is in the "+PEAK" MODE. Each
captured maximum value will remain in digital memory until occurrence of a sub-
sequent higher-valued maximum or until the instrument is returned to "TRACK"
MODE. Pressing the button a second time will cause the instrument to return to
"TRACK" MODE.
When the "PEAK" logic input terminal is connected to GROUND (i.e., at the "Logic
1" level), the PEAK/TRACK button is DISABLED.**
* For all models except the Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner and the Model 3540 Fre-
quency Conditioner, the captured "+PEAK" can be issued as the instrument's ANALOG OUT-
PUT, when the appropriate jumper connections have been made (see Section 2.d). Note also
that when the "PEAK" logic input terminal is at "Logic 0," a command of PEK=ON [CMT]
applied via the RS-232/485 Interface Port has the same effect as pressing the PEAK/TRACK
button the first time, while PEK=OFF [CMT] has the same effect as pressing the button the
second time (see Section 5.b for the use of these commands).
** Changing the logic level of the "PEAK" logic input terminal from "Logic 0" to "Logic 1" has the
same effect as pressing the PEAK/TRACK button the first time (i.e., it places the 3500 instru-
ment in "+PEAK" MODE), while changing the "PEAK" logic input terminal from "Logic 1" to
"Logic 0" has the same effect as pressing the button the second time (i.e., it returns the instru-
ment to "TRACK" MODE). A Logic 1 level at Logic Input 6 also disables the PEK=ON [CMT]
and PEK=OFF [CMT] mnemonic commands as well as the PEAK/TRACK button (see Section
5.b).
TARE
RESET
When the "TARE" logic input terminal is disconnected (i.e., at the "Logic 0" level),
pressing the TARE/RESET button once will instantly bring the displayed data
reading to the value currently contained in the 3500 instrument's TARE REGIS-
TER. From this point, the displayed data will continue to track the "live" input, but
now with the continuous application of the constant TARE OFFSET determined
by the difference between the reading that existed when the button was first
pressed and the last-entered TARE-REGISTER value (see Fig. 24, Section 5.c).1
The button will remain lit as long as the displayed data represents a "tared" read-
ing. Pressing the button a second time will reset the data display to the normal
"untared" reading.
When the "TARE" logic input terminal is connected to GROUND (i.e., at the "Logic
1" level), the TARE/RESET button is DISABLED.2
When the "PRINT" logic input terminal is disconnected (i.e., at the "Logic 0" level)
AND the PRN=ON [CMT] command is in effect, pressing the PRINT button once
will initiate the transmission of formatted hard-copy output from the RS-232/485
Interface Port according to the time interval specified by the user (see Section
3.a.10).3 The button will light only when a print transmission is actually occurring
and the instrument updates the LCD display during that time. Pressing the but-
ton a second time will halt any print transmission in progress at the end of the
line currently being sent.4
1 The operator can load the TARE REGISTER via the TARE/RESET button in SETUP MODE, or
via the TARE REGISTER (TRR) command. Note also that when the "TARE" logic input terminal
is at "Logic 0," a command of TAR=ON [CMT] applied via the RS-232/485 Interface Port has
the same effect as pressing the TARE/RESET button the first time, while TAR=OFF [CMT] has
the same effect as pressing the button the second time (see Section 5.c for the use of these
commands).
2 Changing the logic level of the "TARE" logic input terminal from "Logic 0" to "Logic 1" has the
same effect as pressing the TARE/RESET button the first time (i.e., it tares the "live" data read-
ing), while changing the "TARE" logic input terminal from "Logic 1" to "Logic 0" has the same
effect as pressing the button the second time (i.e., it resets the unit to untared data display). A
Logic 1 level at Logic Input 5 also disables the TAR=ON [CMT] and TAR=OFF [CMT] mnemon-
ic commands as well as the TARE/RESET button (see Section 5.c).
3 Assuming, that is, that the 3500 instrument's NODE NUMBER is currently "0." If the NODE
NUMBER is not "0," the instrument will not produce hard-copy output. Note too that the
PRN=ON [CMT] command is automatically in effect on every instrument powerup.
4 Changing the logic level of the "PRINT" logic input terminal from "Logic 0" to "Logic 1" when
PRN=ON [CMT] has the same effect as pressing the PRINT button the first time (i.e., it initiates
hard-copy printout). However, it also disables the PRINT button, which cannot now be used to
stop the printout. The only way to halt printing is to issue to the 3500 instrument a command of
PRN=OFF [CMT] or to change the "PRINT" logic input terminal from "Logic 1" to "Logic 0"
when PRN=ON [CMT]. See Section 5.d for a full discussion of the PRINT ENABLE (PRN)
command.
Appendix F
Standard Logic Configuration
I/O Terminal Logic Function
PRINT When the "PRINT" logic input terminal is at Logic 0 (+5 V-DC)
AND the PRN=ON [CMT] command is in effect, the front-panel
PRINT button will be enabled (see the above section). A transi-
tion at the "PRINT" terminal from a Logic 0 (+5 V-DC) to a Logic 1
(0 V-DC) state when PRN=ON [CMT] will initiate the transmis-
TARE A transition at the "TARE" logic input terminal from a Logic 0 (+5
V-DC) to a Logic 1 (0 V-DC) state will tare the "live" data reading
(see above). A transition at the "TARE" terminal from a Logic 1
(0 V-DC) to a Logic 0 (+5 V-DC) state will reset the data display
to the normal "untared" reading. When the "TARE" terminal is at
Logic 1 (0 V-DC), both the front-panel TARE/RESET button and
the mnemonic TAR command are disabled.
PEAK A transition at the "PEAK" logic input terminal from a Logic 0 (+5
V-DC) to a Logic 1 (0 V-DC) state will place the unit in the
"+PEAK" MODE (see above). A transition at the "PEAK" terminal
from a Logic 1 (0 V-DC) to a Logic 0 (+5 V-DC) state will return
the unit to its normal "TRACK" MODE. When the "PEAK" termi-
nal is at Logic 1 (0 V-DC), both the front-panel PEAK/TRACK
button and the mnemonic PEK command are disabled.
UNL A transition at the "UNL" logic input terminal from a Logic 0 (+5
V-DC) to a Logic 1 (0 V-DC) state will unlatch a latched HIGH
and/or LOW limit, returning each limit's logic output and front-
panel indicator to a "live" condition. Note that keeping the
"UNL" terminal at Logic 1 will not prevent the HIGH or LOW limit
from latching on its next violation, if you have set that limit up as
a latching limit (see Section 3.a.8).
For the Model 3570 DC Strain Gage Conditioner (ONLY), the shunt-control
inputs shown in Fig. 5(b) are also negative true, where the "Logic 1" state is
defined as nominal 0 V-DC and "Logic 0" as nominal +5 V-DC. Thus, when the "+"
terminal of the Analog Input Terminal is at Logic 0 (+5 V-DC), the internal shunt
calibration resistor is switched in for a positive up-scale reading (this is equiva-
lent to the application of a SHP=ON [CMT] command from the RS-232/485 Inter-
face Port or to the closing of the positive shunt via the CAL button sequence—
see Section 4.d). When the "–" terminal is at Logic 0, the shunt is switched in for
a negative up-scale reading (equivalent to a SHN=ON [CMT] command or to the
closing of the negative shunt via the CAL button sequence).
* Assuming, that is, that the NODE NUMBER is currently "0." If the NODE NUMBER is not "0," the
3500 instrument will not produce hard-copy output. Logic 1 at the "PRINT" terminal will also
disable the front-panel PRINT button. Note too that the PRN=ON [CMT] command is automat-
ically in effect on every instrument powerup.