VISUALIZER

ATR500
User manual
 Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................ 2

1. Model identification ........................................................................................ 2

2. Dimensions and installation ........................................................................... 3

3. Electrical connections .................................................................................... 4

3.1 Connection diagram ................................................................................. 4
Connection examples for linear inputs ........................................................ 6
Power supply .............................................................................................. 7
Dip-switch setting for analogue inputs ........................................................ 8
4. 4. Function of displays and keys .................................................................... 9
4.1 Numeric indicators (display) ..................................................................... 9
4.2 Meaning of status lights (LED).................................................................. 9
4.3 Keys ....................................................................................................... 10
5. 5. Main features ........................................................................................... 11
5.1 Change setpoint ..................................................................................... 11
5.2 Display overall process/flow ................................................................... 13
5.3 Manual calibration for potentiometer input.............................................. 14
5.4 Function LATCH ON .............................................................................. 16
5.5 Min./max peaks ...................................................................................... 16
5.6 Linear input linearization in 16 steps ...................................................... 18
6.Configuration ................................................................................................ 21
6.1 Change configuration parameter ............................................................ 21
6.1 List of parameters................................................................................... 22
7. Alarm modes................................................................................................ 33

8. Error table .................................................................................................... 34

9. Technical data ............................................................................................. 35

9.1 General features..................................................................................... 35
9.2 Hardware data........................................................................................ 35
9.3 Main software data ................................................................................. 36
Configuration notes.......................................................................................... 36

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 Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Pixsys device.

The ATR500 holds the high configurability offered by Pixsys tools.
You can choose from a wide range of sensors (TC, RTD, linear
signals and potentiometers) and control up to 4 alarm relays.
Customized linearization up to 16 steps for linear inputs further
increases its configurability.

1. Model identification

Ordering code
ATR500-

Power AD 12…24V AC/DC ±15% 50/60Hz

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2. Dimensions and installation

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 3. Electrical connections

Although this device was designed to resist noises in

industrial environments, please notice following safety
guidelines:
• Distinguish the main power line from other power
lines.
• Avoid placing near circuit breakers,
electromagnetic meters, high-power motors.
• Avoid placing near power units, particularly
if phase control units.

3.1 Connection diagram

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Analogue input
For thermocouples K, S, J
• Pay attention to polarities
• If using extension cords use layered
cables and terminals suitable for
thermocouple used (layered)
For PT100, NI100 thermo resistance
• For connecting to three-wire probes
use cables with the same section
• For connecting to 2-wire probes
short-circuit terminals 11 and 12
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For linear signals in current and

voltage
• Pay attention to polarities
• To have 10V to terminal 16
available, insert jumper JP4 as
shown in the figure (default). To
have 12V remove jumper JP4.

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Connection examples for linear inputs
For linear signals in current 0/4….20mA
with 3-wire sensor

Pay attention to polarities

A=Sensor output
B=Sensor ground
C=Sensor power

For linear signals in current 0/4….20mA

with sensor powered externally

Pay attention to polarities

A=Sensor output
B= sensor ground

For linear signals in current 0/4….20mA

with 2-wire sensor

Pay attention to polarities

A=Sensor output
C=Sensor power

For Potentiometer input (input 0…10V 10

or 16 bit).
16 volt terminal +10V (jumper JP4
inserted) max current 100mA

Pay attention to polarities

A=Sensor output
C=Sensor power
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Power supply
• 12…24V AC/DC ±15%

Output Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 Relay

Contact flow 5A/250V~ for resistive loads.
Common relay at terminal 3.

Normally (see parameter )

• Output OUT1 on Q1 sets SET1
• Output OUT2 on Q2 sets SET2
• Output OUT3 on Q3 sets SET3
• Output OUT4 on Q4 sets SET4

SSR output
SSR output 10V/30mA. NPN
configuration: When the output is active,
10V are available between terminals 16
(+) and 8 (-).

The SSR output must be enabled by the

respective software parameter.

Always configure the SSR output

before physically connecting a load.

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Digital inputs
Digital inputs I1, I2, I3 PNP: Active if
voltage +V (10/12V).
• I1 digital input of output block
• I2 digital input of setpoint change
• I3 digital input of overall flow reset (if
enabled)

Dip-switch setting for analogue inputs

All hardware settings must be made when device is off.

For inputs:
• TC K, J, S
• 0…10V 10 bit
• 0…1V 16 bit
• 10 bit potentiometer
For inputs:
• PT100
• NI100

For inputs:
• 4…20mA 16 bit
• 0…20mA 16 bit

For inputs:
• 0…10V 16 bit
• 16 bit potentiometer

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 4. 4. Function of displays and keys

4.1 Numeric indicators (display)

1 Normally displays process, but can also
display setpoint.
In configuration displays the parameter code
being entered or the value of the parameter
itself.
If the overall flow display is enabled then the
process (instant flow) and overall flow are
shown.

4.2 Meaning of status lights (LED)

2 Lights up when output OUT1 (relay Q1/SSR) is
active. Blinks when the setpoint SET 1 is
displayed.

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 3 Lights up when output OUT2 (relay Q2/SSR) is
active. Blinks when the setpoint SET2 is
displayed.
4 Lights up when output OUT3 (relay Q3/SSR) is
active. Blinks when the setpoint SET3 is
displayed and when the output is disabled.
5 Lights up when output OUT4 (relay Q4/SSR) is
active. Blinks when the setpoint SET4 is
displayed and when the output is disabled.

4.3 Keys
6 • When the process is displayed you can
increase the setpoint by pressing the

key.
• When configuring it allows you to scroll

through parameters. Press the

key to increase them.
• If the overall flow display is enabled
then it shows the process for 3
seconds.
7 • When the process is displayed you can
decrease the setpoint by pressing the

key.
• When configuring it allows you to scroll

through parameters. Press the

key to decrease them.

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8 • If pressed for at least 2 seconds it allows
the configuration input.
• For potentiometer input it enables manual
calibration.
9 • Displays setpoints.
• When configuring it allows changes to
parameters.

5. Main features

5.1 Change setpoint

Setpoints can be changed as follows:

Press Effect Action

1 Displays value of
setpoint SET1

2 Increase or decrease
value of setpoint SET1
or
3 Displays value of
setpoint SET2
From
display of
setpoint SET1
4 Increase or decrease
value of setpoint SET2
or
5 Displays value of
setpoint SET3
From
display of
setpoint SET2

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6 Increase or decrease
value of setpoint SET3
or
7 Displays value of
setpoint SET4
From
display of
setpoint SET3
8 Increase or decrease
value of setpoint SET4
or
9 Displays value of
process
From
display of
setpoint SET4
or wait for 3
seconds.

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5.2 Display overall process/flow
If the overall flow display is enabled then the process (see
parameter ) it is possible to change what is displayed.
If the parameter is configured as , or
, the display normally shows the overall flow (for
example: If the sensor connected has a 4…20mA output with a full
scale of 2000m³/ora, then the parameter must be
configured as , and the display will show the total
volume of fluid from the last RESET/START signal to the current
instance.
If the total flow exceeds the amount that can be displayed (5 digits,
), the display divides the information into two parts. If
for example the flow is 3,875,612m³ the display shows
(the first part) then (the second part).
The overall flow will reset once the value reaches 99,999,999m³
Press Effect Action
1 Displays value of
process (instant
value).
2 Wait 3 seconds: The
display shows the flow
again (overall value).

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5.3 Manual calibration for potentiometer input
For linear potetiometers input it is possible to associate the value
at the bottom of the scale (parameter ) to the lowest
position of the sensor and the top of the scale (parameter
) to the highest position.

Refer to the following table for set-up:

Press Effect Action
1 Set the potentiometer
is
to the lowest value
shown on the
(associated
display.
)
2
is
shown on the
display. The device
is ready to be
calibrated.
3 When you stop
is
Press shown on the
display and the pressing the key
device gives off an the operating minimum
acoustic signal. will be associated to
the key.
.
When you stop

pressing the key

the display shows

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4 If the display Set the potentiometer
is
shows the to the lowest value
shown on the
process, press (associated
display.
)

the key
twice, or if
is
shown on the
display.

5
is
shown on the
display. The device
is ready to be
calibrated.
6 When you stop
is
Press shown on the
display and the pressing the key
device gives off an the operating minimum
acoustic signal. will be associated to
the key.
.
When you stop

pressing the key

the display shows

7 Wait 3 The device shows

seconds: the process again.

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5.4 Function LATCH ON
For linear inputs (0…1V, 0…10V 10 or 16 bit, 0…20mA,
4…20mA) and potentiometers: beside low and high limits of scale
( and for linearization in two points or
and for linearization up to 16 steps), it is
possible to fix also the point at which the device must visualize
zero.

If parameter is set as , when digital

input I3 will be activated, the device will visualize zero.
When parameter is selected as , digital
input I3 will activate RESET of flow.

5.5 Min./max peaks

For linear inputs (0…1V, 0…10V 10 or 16 bit, 0…20mA,
4…20mA) and potentiometers it is also possible to visualize (and
set to zero) the minimum and maximum values (peaks) read by the
connected input.
Quando display visualizes process value, follow the points below:
Press Effect Action
1 Press Display visualizes

Press to
key visualize the value
once for linear corresponding to min.
inputs or three peak.
times for
potentiometer

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2 Minimum peak is
set to zero. Its
Press current value will be
keeping the process value.
pressed

key
3 Display visualizes

Press Press to
twice for linear visualize on display the
inputs or 4 value corresponding to
times for max peak.
potentiometer
4 Maximum peak will
be set to zero. Its
Press current value will be
keeping process value
pressed key

Zero setting of peak values can be activated also by digital input

I3. When display visualizes or , activation
of I3 will automatically set to zero both values.

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5.6 Linear input linearization in 16 steps
For linear inputs (0…1V, 0…10V 10 and 16 bit, 0…20mA and
4…20mA) it is possible to customize linearization.
In most cases the input is linearized in 2 points (minimum and
maximum corresponding to and
respectively (parameter set as ).
For these inputs the parameter can be set as
. In this case actual linearization is made thought the
parameter , otherwise not viewed.
When configuring, if the parameter is displayed,
following the points below:
Press Effect Action
1
is It must be
shown on the the value you want to
display. correspond to the
minimum level of the
input signal (for
example 4mA for input
4…20mA).
2
is
shown on the
display.
3 The value set

Or is
shown on the
display.
to
change the
value.
4
is
again shown on the
display.
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5
is It must be
shown on the the value you want to
display. correspond to 1/16 of
the input signal (for
example 5mA for input
4…20mA).
6 The current value
is
shown on the
display.
7 The value set

Or is
shown on the
display.
to
change the
value.

8 Repeat from step 2 to

step 7 for all 16 points
9 After setting
is
, shown on the
display. It indicates
that the
press linearization
process has been
exited.

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 Current value (mA) Corresponding step Corresponding litres

4 St. 0 0
5 St. 1 5
6 St. 2 20
7 St. 3 45
8 St. 4 75
9 St. 5 140
10 St. 6 225
11 St. 7 315
12 St. 8 500
13 St. 9 685
14 St. 10 775
15 St. 11 860
16 St. 12 925
17 St. 13 955
18 St. 14 980
19 St. 15 995
20 St. 16 1000

N.B.: When you enable 16 point linearization (parameter

from to ), the and
values are lost and replaced with and
values respectively.

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 6.Configuration
6.1 Change configuration parameter
Press Effect Action
1 appears
on the display and
for 3 the 1st digit blinks.
seconds:
2 The blinking digit is Enter password
changed. Go to the
or next digit with the

key
3 The first parameter
is
displayed.
to confirm:
4 Scroll parameters

or
5 Increase or Enter the new data
decrease the value which will be saved
displayed by when you exit
Pressed with pressing first programming.
To change another
parameter stop
or and then an
arrow key.
pressing and go
back to step 4

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6 The device exits
programming.
+

Simultaneously

6.1 List of parameters

No. Display Description Range

1 Out status if there is an
: contacts
error/failure
open.
: contacts
Default
closed. In this case the
LEDs blink if there are
any errors.
2 Analogue input
: TC type K
configuration
(-270°C, 1300°C)
• For inputs TC K, J, S, : TC type J
PT100, NI100, linear (-210°C, 1100°C)
signals and 16 bit : TC type S
potentiometer and (-50°C, 1760°C)
15Hz frequency
• For inputs 0…10V and :
10 bit potentiometer PT100 (–100°C, 600°C)
(fast input) and 100Hz :
frequency NI100 (-60°C, 180°C)

N.B. Parameter : 0…1V 16

bit
=
: 0…10V 10
bit
Default
: 0…10V 16
bit
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 : 0…20mA
16 bit
: 4…20mA
16 bit
: 0…20mV
16 bit (strain gauge)
: 10 bit
potentiometer
: 16 bit
potentiometer
3 Select number of Temperature inputs
decimal points displayed
: no decimal
: 1 decimal
Default
Linear inputs and
potentiometer
: no decimal
: 1 decimal
: 2 decimals
: 3 decimals
: 4 decimals
4 Lowest setpoint limit
From to
digits with
Default
number of decimal
points displayed equal
to
5 Highest setpoint limit
From to
digits with
Default
number of decimal
points displayed equal
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 to
6 Enable input linearization
: Not
linear V/I in 16 points
enabled. In this case
the input will be
The parameter can be
linearized from
selected
to
only for inputs V/I

Default
: Enabled.
In this case the input
will be linearized from
to
,
from
to ,……
from
to
7.1.1 Lowest limit for linear
From to
inputs V/I and
potentiometer digits with
number of decimal
Displayed only if the points displayed equal
parameter to
is configured as

Default
7.1.2 Highest limit for linear
From to
inputs and
potentiometer digits with
number of decimal
Displayed only if the points displayed equal
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 parameter to
is configured as

Default

7.2 Input linearization in 16

From to
points
digits with
Displayed only if the number of decimal
points displayed equal
parameter
is configured as to for all
points ,

Default:
,……
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

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 =
=
=
8 Offset calibration Temperature inputs
Value added to the
From to
number displayed
°C
Default
Inputs and
potentiometer
From to
°C
9 Gain calibration Temperature inputs
Value that multiplies the
From to
number displayed (as a
percentage) °C
Example: =15
indicates an increase of Inputs and
15% over the value read potentiometer
From to
Default °C
10 Q1contact output OUT1
: Contact
normally open.
Default
: Contact
normally closed.
11 Q2 contact output OUT2
: Contact
normally open.
Default
: Contact
normally closed.
12 Q3 contact output OUT3
: Contact
normally open.
Default
: Contact
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 normally closed.
13 Q4 contact output OUT4
: Contact
normally open.
Default
: Contact
normally closed.
14 LED status output OUT1
: On when
contact is open
Default
: On when
contact is closed
15 LED status output OUT1
: On when
contact is open
Default
: On when
contact is closed
16 LED status output OUT3
: On when
contact is open
Default
: On when
contact is closed
17 LED status output OUT4
: On when
contact is open
Default
: On when
contact is closed
18 Hysteresis output OUT1 Temperature inputs
From to
Default
°C, with
=
From to
°C, with
=

From to
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 digits with
number of decimal
points displayed equal
to
19 Hysteresis output OUT2 Temperature inputs
From to
Default
°C, with
=
From to
°C, with
=

Inputs and
potentiometer From
to
digits with
number of decimal
points displayed equal
to
20 Hysteresis output OUT3 Temperature inputs
From to
Default
°C, with
=
From to
°C, with
=

Inputs V/I and

potentiometer From
to
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 digits with
number of decimal
points displayed equal
to
21 Hysteresis output OUT4 Temperature inputs
From to
Default
°C, with
=
From to
°C, with
=

Inputs V/I and

potentiometer From
to
digits with
number of decimal
points displayed equal
to
22 Enable SSR output
: SSR not
enabled.
Default
: SSR
instead of OUT1.
Q1 relay disabled
: SSR
instead of OUT2.
Q2 relay disabled
: SSR
instead of OUT3.
Q3 relay disabled

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 : SSR
instead of OUT4.
Q4 relay disabled
23 Enable I1 digital input of
: digital
output block
input not active
:
Default
Active/inactive on fronts
(active from 0
1,
inactive from
10) :
Active/inactive on
status (0=inactive,
1=active)
24 Enable I2 digital input of
: Normal
setpoint change
operations: OUT1 sets
SET1, OUT2 sets
Default SET2, etc.
: When I6 is
activated, OUT1 sets
SET2 with OUT2
inactive (LED OUT2
blinks). When I6 is
active again it returns to
normal operations.
: When I6 is
activated, OUT1 sets
SET2 with OUT2
inactive (LED OUT2
blinks). When I6 is
activated, OUT1 sets
SET3 with OUT3
inactive (LED OUT3
blinks). When I6 is
active again it returns to

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 normal operations.
: As above,
OUT1 also sets SET4
(LED OUT4 blinks).
25 Circular mean software
: Filter not
filter
enabled. Sampling
frequency 15Hz for TC
Default K, J, S, PT100, NI100,
0…1V, 0/4…20mA,
0…10V and 16 bit
potentiometer.
Sampling frequency
100Hz for 0…10V and
10 bit potentiometer
: Filter not
enabled. Sampling
frequency 2Hz
26 Enable flow measure
: Normal
operations: The display
Default shows the process
: The
display shows the value
of overall flow
considering the sensor
signal as unit/hour
: The
display shows the value
of overall flow
considering the sensor
signal as unit/minute
: The
display shows the value
of overall flow
considering the sensor
signal as unit/minute
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27 Enable I3 digital input to
: digital
RESET flow
input not active
N.B. The I3 digital input : Digital
is only active with the input active reset value
parameter of overall flow
configured as
,
or
Default

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7. Alarm modes

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 8. Error table
If the system malfunctions then the device issues a signal for the
error and may enable or disable outputs.
For instance the regulator will issue a signal if a connected thermo
couple fails by displaying (blinking). For other error
signals see the table below.

# Cause What to do
Reset CPU Contact dealer.
Loss of data from E²PromRestart the device. If
area necessary reconfigure
parameters
Lost settings Contact dealer. The device
may not show the process
correctly.
Overflow Stack area RAM Contact dealer.
ADC converter error Contact dealer. The device
may not show the process
correctly.
Analogue input out of Check connection to probes,
range their condition and hardware
and software configurations.

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 9. Technical data
9.1 General features
Displays 7 0.56-inch displays
4 red LEDs
Environment Operating temperature 0-45°C, humidity
35..95uR%
Protection IP54 Front
Material Flame retardant ABS
Weight 400g
Dimensions 48x96(front)x135mm

9.2 Hardware data

Analogue input Acquisition speed
• Input TC K, J, S, PT100, NI100, 0…20mA,
4…20mA, 0…1V, 0…10V and 16 bit
potentiometer: sampling frequency 15Hz with
filter disabled, 3Hz with filter enabled.
• Input 0…10V and 10 bit potentiometer:
sampling frequency 200Hz with filter disabled,
3Hz with filter enabled.
Thermocouple K, J, S Tolerance (25°C)
Automatic compensation of +/-0.2% ±1 digit
cold joint from 0 to 50°C. for thermocouple
Heat resistance: PT100 input, heat
NI100 resistance and
Inputs V/I: 0-10V, V/I.
0-20 or 4-20mA Cold joint
0-40mV, precision
0.1°C/°C
Relay outputs Relays: OUT1 (Q1), OUT2 (Q2), OUT3 (Q3),
OUT4 (Q4)
Configurable as alarm Contact flow 5A-
output ON/OFF with 250V~ for resistive
hysteresis loads.
SSR output SSR 10-12V/30mA instead of one of the relays
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9.3 Main software data
Control algorithm • ON-OFF with hysteresis.
Regulator features • Digital process indicator
• Standard input linearization (2
points)
• Custom input linearization with 16
points
• Digital flow indicator (total)

Configuration notes
Date: ATR500 Model
Installer: System:
Notes:

Output status if there is an error/failure

Analogue input configuration
Select number of decimal points displayed
Lowest setpoint limit
Highest setpoint limit
Enable 16 point linearization
Input linearization V/I in 16 points
Lowest limit for input V/I and potentiometer
Highest limit for input V/I and potentiometer
Offset calibration
Gain calibration
Q1contact output OUT1
Q2 contact output OUT2
Q3 contact output OUT3
Q4 contact output OUT4
LED status output OUT1
LED status output OUT2
LED status output OUT3
LED status output OUT4
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Hysteresis output OUT1
Hysteresis output OUT2
Hysteresis output OUT3
Hysteresis output OUT4
Enable SSR output
Enable I1 digital input of output block
Enable I2 digital input of setpoint change
Circular mean software filter
Enable flow measure
Enable I3 digital input to RESET flow

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Notes / Updates

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Software Rev. 1.2

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