KONGSBERG NORCONTROL AS reserves the right to make

improvements or alternations to their systems and eiuipments without incuning any

responsibility to make the same improvements or alterations to systems or equipments
previously sold

O KONGSBERG NORCONTROL AS
A11 rights renerved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise without the prior permission and Kongsberg Norcontrol AS.

All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. We at KONGSBERG
NORCONTROL are always striving to improve our products and handbooks, therefore
we would greatly appreciate being informed of any errors found in our product or its
manual.
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GENERAL INFORMATION, describes the d i i r e n t application!i of a SAU, describes
IC: its basic design and operation, and provides a brief summary of the information in the
remainder of the manual. It also contains the SAU Specification and a list of the
I? related Norcontrol publications.

I", er 2: OPERATING INFORMATION, provides all the information ncocssary for the normal
operational urc of the Unit, and refcrs to other Chapters for operation during Unit
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cabinet, and for connecting cables for the diffeknt applications.
COMMISSIONING,provides or refers to, all the informalion necessary to get the
Unit fully operational after installation.
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hfAlNENANCE, provides all the preventive maintenance information that is
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P, JX B: PREPARING AND MTERPRETING THE CONLlGURATION &

COMMISSIONING PLAN
P, JX C: DATABASE PROGRAM FOR PREPARING THE COMMlSSIONING PLAN
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CHAPTER STRUCTURE EXPLANATION

Each chapter, section, main paragraph and paragraph l m l is identified by numbers to make it easier
for you to identify and locate information easily. This structure also helps to organize the lower-level
sub-sections, etc. of information.

For example:

Chapter

Section

Main paragraph

Paragraph I

Whenever another section of information is referred to in the body of the text, it is normally written as,
" (see 1.3.6) ".

FIGURE AND TABLE IDENTIFICATION

In this handbook, each chapter begins a new series of figure- and table-numbers. Each figure and table
is numbered to include the chapter number and the sequential figure- or table-number. The structure
for the identification of figures and tables is "Chapter number.FigurefTable number".

For example, Figure 1-1 is identified as chapter 1 and figure 1, and Figure 2-1 is identified as chapter 2
and figure 1, etc.

Chapter number Figure or Table number

 Automation AS SAU 8810

TERMS and ABBREVIATIONS

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This i a list of special terms and abbreviations used in this handbook

Ampere
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
ElectroMagnetic Interference.
FSR Full Scale Range
GCU Generator Control Unit
Hz Hertz
I10 Input/Output
kilohertz
kVA kilo Volt-Ampere
LED Light Emitting Diode
LGU Level Gauging Unit
mA milliampere
mm millimeter
milliseconds
Mega Volt-Ampere
Nickel-Chromium/Nickel (type of temperature sensor)
Normally OpenlNormally Closed
Process Control Unit
Power Supply Unit
RPM Revolutions Per Minute

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RS-42 Receive Send (RS-422 is a communication standard)
S second
SAU Signal Acquisition Unit
SPU Signal P r o w i n g Unit
?TL Transistor-Transistor Logic
m Teletype or teletypewriter unit
UPS Un-interruptible Power Source.
V AC Voltage Alternating Current
V DC Voltage Direct Current
v Volts or Voltage
Watt(s)

~da~ta(r Term used by Norcontrol having the same meaning as adapter.

SAU 8810 NORCONTROL Automation AS

SERVICE CAUTION
Senice work beyond checking fuses, voltages and exchanging cards &@QI
recommended without
attending a service course andJor permission from Norcontrol.

Please note that unqualified attempts may result in loss of guarantee.

The customer is reminded that Norcontrol offers a wide range of courses for personnel.
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List of Contents

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INFORMATION
Sec Page
1.1 SIGNAL ACQUISITION UNIT (SAU) APPLICATIONS ..................... 1.1
1.2 BASIC DESIGN AND OPERATION ................................... 1.1
1.2 Input Signals ..................................................... 1.2
1.2. Signal Conditioning ................................................ 1.2
1.2 Signal Data-Processing .............................................. 1.2
1.2. General Processing ............................................. 1.2
1.2. Engine Exhaust-temperature Processing ............................... 13
1.2. Multi-SAU Party-line Systems ......................................... 1.3
1.2 Backup Alarm and Monitoring Function .................................. 1.4
1.2. Stand-alone Alarm and Monitoring Function ............................... 1.4
1.2. SAU Cabinets, Panels and Adaptor Cards ................................. 1.4
1.2. Panels and Cabinets ............................................. 1.5
1.2 AdaptorCards ................................................. 1.5
1.2., Panel Functions ................................................... 1.6

1.3 INSTALLATION AND CABLING ..................................... 1.6

1.4 COMMISSIONING ........................................ 1.8
1.5 TEST FACILITIES. FAULT FINDING AND REPAIR ....................... 1.8
1.6 SPECIFICATION ................................................. 1.8
1.6. Process Inputs ....................: ............................... 1.8
1.6.: Communication with Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9
1.6.: SAU Panel Facilities ...............................................1.10
1.6.: SAU Status LED-indicators ........................................1.10
1.6.: Process Alarm Functions .........................................1.10
1.6.: DisplayKeyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.10.
1.6.' Self-check and Test Facilities ..........................................1.11
1.6.: Powersupplies ...................................................1.11
1.6.1 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.11
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1.6.' Environmental and Physical Data .......................................1.12

1.7 RELATED NORCONTROL PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.12

CHAPTER 2

OPERATING INFORMATION

2.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................. 2.1

22 NORMAL OPERATION INFORMATION ............................... 2.1
2.2.1 Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
2.2.: Process Alarm Indications in Normal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4
2.2: Process Alarm Indications and Handling for Backup Mode ..................... 2.5
2.2.: Relevant SAW Applications ........................................ 2.5
SAU Alarm Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6
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2.2.: Alarm Indications and Handling for Alarm Mode I or Alarm Mode 11........... 2.6
2.2.~ Inspeclion of Process Signal Values for Normal or Backup Mode ................. 2.7
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2.2.5 Inspection of Alarm Limits for Normal or Backup Mode . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . 2.8

2.2.6 Changing Parameters in Normal or Baclrup Mode
Status Indications
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2.12
2.2.7

CHAPTER 3

INSTALLATION

3.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................... 3.1

EQUIPMENT HANDLING AND STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , .. , .. . . 3.1
Delivery Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
Equipment Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
Equipment Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2

Equipment Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Precaurions . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
Cabinet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4

ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7

Un-interruptible Power Source (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7
Connection of DC Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7
Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7
Connection of Protective Ground (Earth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8

ALARM RELAY CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9

Connection of Amustic Alarm Failsafe and Group Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9

3.6 COMMUNICATION CHANNEL CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11

3.7 PROCESS INPUT CONNECTIONS AND ADAPTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13
3.7.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13
3.7.2 Connection of Process Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
3.7.2.1 Cabinet Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
3.7.2.2 Fitting Inpur Adaptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15

CHAPTER 4
COMMISSIONING
INTRODUCTION . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
SEl'TING THE SAU IDENTIFICATION AND ALARM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
SE'ITING THE SAU COMMUNICATION MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
POWER-CHECK AND SWITCH-ON OF THE SAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Checking the Polarity of the SAU 24V DC Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Check of the 5V DC Internal Power Supply Unit (PSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Check of the t 15V DC Internal Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6

THESAUFUNCTIONTEST ....................................... 4.7

SE'ITING THE PROCESS INPUT CHANNEL PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7

TESTING THE SAU ALARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10

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CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE

5.1 INTRODUaON ................................................. 5.1

5.2 PREVENTTVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1
5.2.1 Stand-alone SAU 8810 Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 5.1
5.2.2 Host Computer SAU 8810 Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 5.1
5.2.3 Weekly Maintenance for Stand-alone SAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
5.2.4 6-monthly Maintenance . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
5.2.5 Yearly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 5.3
5.2.6 2-yearly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3
5.2.6.: Check of the 5V DC Internal Power Supply Unit (PSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3
5.2.6.;. Check of the z15V DC Internal Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5
5.2.62 Check and Calibration of the Analog Input Adaptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6
5.3 FAULT FINDING GUIDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8
5.3.1 General Fault Finding Symptom Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9
5.3.2 Analysis of "ErrorIStatus Codes" Displayed during the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10
5.3.3 Trouble Analysis Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12
5.3.4 Troubleshooting Critical Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13
5.3.5 Troubleshooting the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
5.3.6 Troubleshooting the Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
5.3.7 Troubleshooting Relay Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16
5.3.8 Troubleshooting Communication Link with Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17

CHAPTER 6
REPLACEABLE PARTS

INTRODUCTION................................................. 6.1
MAJORUNITS ................................................... 6.1
RECOMMENDED SPARE PART3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1

APPENDIX A
COMMUNICATION DISTANCES

A.l INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. A1
A.2 CURRENT.LOOP COMMUNICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
A3 OPTTONAL RS-422 COMMUNICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2

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APPENDIX B

PREPARING AND INTERPRETING THE

CONFIGURATION & COMMISSIONING PLAN

B.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................. B.1

B.2 SOURCE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.1

B.3 FILLING-IN THE CONFIGURATION & COMMISSIONMG PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . B.2

B.3.1 Introduaion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.2
B.3.2 Channel Numbers and Grouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.3
B.3.3 Instrument Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.3
B.3.4 Commissioning Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.4
B.3.4.1 Channel m e (C-column) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.4
B.3.4.2 Scaling Factor (Fcolumn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.5
B.3.4.3 Digital and Analog Input Alarm Limits (Lcolumn, H-column) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.8
B.3.4.3.1 Digital Inpul Alarm Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.8
B.3.4.3.2 Analog Input Alarm Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.9
B.3.4.3.3 Comments to Example "Configuration & Commissioning Plan" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.9
B.3.5 SAU Alarm Group (A-column: Optional Relay Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.10
B.3.5.1 Example of Alarm Grouping for Ship's Machinery Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.ll
B.3.6 Alarm Delay (d-column) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.ll
B.3.7 SAU Alarm Inhibit (I-mlumn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.12
B.3.7.1 Commenls to Example "SAU Alarm Inhibit Plan" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.12
B.3.8 Engine Exhaust Temperature Alarms (dL, dH, E-wlumns) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.12
B.3.8.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.12
B.3.8.2 Parameters to be Defined for Engine Exhaust Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.13
B.3.8.3 Defining the Parameters for Engine Exhaust Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.15
B.3.9 Input Adaptor l l p e s (UO ADAPTOR TYPE : NN-column) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.16
B.3.10 Function Description Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.17
B.3.11 System ......................................................... B.17

APPENDIX C

COMMISSIONING PROGRAM

C.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.1

C.2 PERSONAL COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.1

C.3 MAKING THE DATABASE DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.1

C.4 LOADING THE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2

C.5 STARTING THE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.2

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List of Figures
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Figure 1-1 SAUBasicDesign ............................................ 1.1

Figune 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
Party-line Single Loop Application
Figuh 1-3 ................................. 1.3
Party-line Multi Loop Application
Figure 1-4 Backup Alarm and Monitoring ................................... 1.4
Figure 1-5 Stand-alone Alarm and Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
Figure 1-6 SAU 8810 Orientation ......................................... 1.5
Figure 1-7 SAUPanel ................................................. 1.6
Figur? 1-8 Wall Mounted SAU Cabling and 19-inch Rack Mounted Cabling ........... 1.7
Figure 1-9 SAU Stand-alone Application ....................................1.13
Figure 1-10 SAU Alarm and Monitoring (with backup) for Ship Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Figure 1-11 SAU General Purpose Application for Hydro-Electric System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Figure 1-12 SAU General Purpose Application for Dynamic Positioning of Ships . . . . . . . . . 1.16
SAU Panel Controls and Indicators ................................ 2.2
Example of SAU Alarm Indications ................................ 2.4
Control and Indicators for Inspecting Process Signal Values ............... 2.7
Control and Indicators for Inspecting Alarm Limits ..................... 2.8
Control and Indicators for Changing Parameters and Alarm Limits .......... 2.10
SAU Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12
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Example of Exlernal EM1 Suppression of Relays ....................... 3.3
Example of Grounding in Ships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
SAU unit - Rack-mount Version ......... ....................... 3.4
SAW unit installed in Cabinet .................................... 3.5
Cable Inlet Arrangement for SAU Cabinet Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6
DC Power Supply Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7
Cabinet Version Protective Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8
19-inch Rack Version Protective Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8
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Alarm Relays KI, K2 K3 K4. KS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9
SAU Timing Diagram (other combinations are available on request) . . . . . . . . 3.10
SAU Communication Channel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11
SAU Current Loop Party Line Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12
SAU RS422 Party Line Connections ............................... 3.13
Clamping the SAU Process Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.14
Fitting Adaptor Cards to the SAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15

DIP-switch SW2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2

DIP-switches SW3 and SW4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
24V DC Input Terminal XI0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.4
Processor Card Location and Voltmeter Connection Points for SV DC ....... 4.5
5V DC Adjuster Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5
Location and Voltmeter Connection Points for 1 N DC Power Supply Unit . . . . 4.6

Processor Card Location and Voltmeter Connection Points for 5V DC . . . . . . . 5.4

5V DC Adjuster Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4
Location and Voltmeter Connection Points for 1SV DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . 5.5
Analog Input Characteristics showing the SPAN Response Curve . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7
SAU Display-segments for Error Codes .............................. 5.10
Layout of Prooessor Card NN.791.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
Typical Instrumentation Diagram for a Ship's Engine Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.1
Channel Groups 1 to VIll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.3
Example of Exhaust Temperature Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14
.
Example CONFIGURATION & COMMISSIONING PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B.18
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List of Tables

Table 5-1 Display-segment Error Information for the On-line Test . . ... . . . . . .. . . ... 5.11
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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

SIGNAL ACQUISITION W (SAU) APPLICATIONS

The Norcontrol Signal Aquisition Unit (SAU) is designed mainly for use in Norwntrol's
Alarm and Monitoring Systems. However, it is a very flexible unit that can have several
different applications in other systems. A SAU can be used as:

a) A Stand-alone Alarm and Monitoring System.

b) One of several Signal Acquisition Units in a large Alarm and Monitoring System
(such as the Norcontrol DataChieP-7).

c) A Backup Alarm and Monitoring System for that part of a large Alarm and Monitoring
System from which the SAU normally only acquires signals.

d) A general-purpose Inpul Interface Unit for connecting a process to one or two host
computers.
Examples of SAU applications are illustrated in Figure 1-9. Figure 1-10. Figure 1-11
and Figure 1-12 at the end of this chapter.

Note: For process-control purposes, Norco~ttrolrtormally uses its genernl-prcrpose

Process Control Unit (PCU), or one of their special-purpose control units,
instead of a SAU, LGU or GCU.

BASIC DESIGN AND OPERATION

Essentially, a SAU is a general-purpose interface unit for transferring up to 32 monitor/wntrol
signals between a process and one or two host computers via simple serial data links.

ALARM
RELAY OUTPUTS
t
CURRENT LOOP b 4
OR RS 422 (OPTION)
,r---- 1
SA U

'DISPLAY I I
PROCESS
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[PANEL I I
SECOND
HOST , L----J 4 I -
CONNECTION 4
>
-
UP TO
A

32 SIGNALS
Figure 1-1 SAU Basic Design

Each SAU contains a microprocessor which processes the signals and is also interfaced to a
displaylcontrol panel.

The displaylcontrol panel enables the SAU to perform its Backup and Stand-alone Alarm and
Monitoring functions, and is also used for commissioning the SAU.
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1.21 Input Signals

The types of individual process signals that a SAU can handle are:

Digital input (ONIOFF)

Analog input
Frequency signal from process (for example, frequency, RPM)

Each signal from the process is allocated a Channel No. (1 to 32) in the SAU, and a host
computer can address each channel to read the proass data associated with the channel.
The same functions can be performed by an operator using the SAU Panel.

In multi-SAU systems the SAUs can communicate with a host wmputer via a common data
link, so each SAU is designed to respond to a host computer transmissionlrequest only when it
is addressed (see 1.2.4).

1.22 Signal Conditioning

Each SAU channel can be fitted with a small signal interface card (which is also known as an
adaptor) to match the SAU to any standard type of process sensor.

1.23 Signal Data-Processing

The data processing, that a SAU can perform on the signals from the p r o m , is of two basic
types:

General application p r o m i n g
Engine Exhaust Temperature processing

1.2.3.1 General Processing

A SAU is programmed to perform the following general-purpose signal processing:

A11 process input signals are converted to the desired engineering unit in the desired scale,
or to a percentage of full scale, for display on the SAU Panel (see 1.2.8).
All signals from the p- can be compared to preset alarm conditions, and the SAU
can provide the following alarm indications:

An individual alarm indication for each channel input from the process. Each
indication can be transmitted to a host wmputer, and will also lightlflash the relevant
channel alarm-lamp on the SAU Panel.

A common alarm indication: This is a relay output that is generated when any p r o m
alarm is detected. For example, the output can be used to drive an acoustic alarm
indicator such as a klaxon or horn.
One of three preselected pup-alarm indications. These are provided as relay outputs,
and can also be transmitted to the host wmputer. A group-alarm indication can be
used at a remote alarm station to indicate to which functionally related group of
process signals an alarm belongs.

The alarm indications can be inhibited by the occurrence. of a preselected condition of any
other process digital input to the SAU.

The ONIOFF alarms are delayed by a predetermined time limit from 0 to 60 seconds.
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1 The analog alarms are filtered by an adjustable Filter Factor.

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Both the normal-status and the alarm-status of all process signals can be requested, either
individually or together, by the host computer or displayed individually on the SAU Panel.

All preset alarm parameters and preset signal parameters, such as scaling factors, can be
examined and changed from the SAU Panel.

1.2.3.f Engine Exhaust-temperature Processing

A special sub-program is included in each SAU for processing the exhaust temperatures of
large internal-combustion engines.

The program automatically adjusts the temperature alarm limits of each cylinder exhaust,
according to the operational conditions of the engine and the natural deviations between
cylinders.

The program also calculates the mean temperature of all exhausts and provides an alarm
output if alarm limits are exceeded.

The calculated mean temperature is allocated a channel, such that its alarm state can be
inhibited or delayed in the same way as the other channel alarms.

1.24 Multi-SAU Party-Line Systems

The SAU is designed such that each of its data-links with a host computer can be in the form
of a common loop to which up to 20 SAUs can be connected, and each host computer can
select and communicate with any SAU.

Figure 1-2 Party-line Single Loop Application

In applications where host computer duplication is essential to limit system down-time, each
SAU can communicate with each host computer on an independent data loop. This
arrangement is used by Norcontrol Automation in large Alarm and Monitoring systems so that
one operator-station will act as a backup for the main operator station.
I DATA LOOP "A"

I I Pnual
~MPI-R V I DATA LOOP "B" u FE:

Figure 1-3 Party-line Multi Loop Application

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Although the SAUs are shared by the host computers, the host computers can communicate
with the SAUs at any time without interfering with each other.

1.25 Backup Alarm and Monitoring Function

In the case of communication breakdown between a SAU and its host computer(s) in a multi-
SAU Alarm and Monitoring system, each SAW can act as a local backup Alarm and
Monitoring system.

ALARM
RELAY OUTPUTS
4

HOST
COMMUNICATION
BREAKDOWN

+----

Figure 1-4 Backup Alarm and Monitoring

Normally, all alarm data is sent to the host computer, but when the backup function is
required, the alarm relay outputs can be used in various ways to enhance the backup function.
For example, an extra SAU can be installed in the operator station and connected to the relay
outputs from all other SAUs in order to monilor their alarm state.

1.26 Slandalonc Alarm and Monitoring Function

The stand-alone function is similar to the Backup Alarm and Monitoring Funetion (see 1.2.5).
The SAU will be in the Backup Mode of operation.

The alarm relay outputs can be used to drive remote awustic/visual alarm indicators to
indicate when the SAW detects an alarm state and also to indicate the urgency of the alarm.
The front panel of the SAU can then be used to obtain details of the alarm.

RELAY DRIVES
TO REMOTE
ALARM
INDICATORS
(c.g. lamp/
acoustic)

Figure 1-5 Stand-alone Alarm and Monitoring

1.27 SAU Cabinets, Panels and Adaptor Cards

The illustrations in this seclion show the different types of SAU cabinets and panels, and also
illustrate adaptor card locations.
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1.2.7.
I Panels and Cabinets
The SAU Panel Functions are described in Section 1.2.8, but essentially a panel is used for:
SAU 8810

8 Displaying process alarm status

8 Displaying proccss signal values
8 Changing alann limits
Commissioning, i.e. setting process signal and alarm parameters

The panel is permanently attached to the SAU as illustrated in the external view of the SAU
seen in Figure 1-6.

1.2.7.
1 Adaptor Cards

Each adaptor card forms an interface between a process signal and the standard part of a SAU.
Figure 1-6 shows the location of the adaptor card. inside a SAU cabinet.

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Figure 1-6 SAU 8810 Orientation
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1.28 Panel Functions

The functions of the SAU are displayed on the front panel, with operator controls in the form
of electromechanical push buttons marked on the panel and LED (Light Emitting Diode)
indicators. The channel number and the value of the selected parameter appears in the SAU
display-segments. When the SAU is powered on, the display-segments will show the SAU
operating system program version. Also appearing on the SAU Panel is:

SAU function
SAU identification
Engineering unit o! the signal associated with each channel

1.3 INSTALLATION AND CABLING

Physical mounting of the SAU cabinets is straightforward, being either wall-mounting or
19-inch rack mounting, according to the basic type of SAU supplied

All the wall-mounted SAUs have cable terminal-blocks inside the cabinet

In multi-SAU systems, the correct selection of adaptor cards must be plugged into each SAU
according to the Configuration & Commissioning Plan for the system. Stand-alone Alarm and
Monitoring SAUs would normally be delivered with their proper adaptor cards already fitted
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SA s supplied for rack-mounting have flat cables that connect the SAU to a separate cable terminal-
bloc outside the container.

. SAU Cabinet Cabling I,!#

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Fig re 1-8 Wall Mounted SAU Cabling and 19-inch Rack Mounrcd Cahling
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1.4 COMMISSIONING
Apart from normal chccb of the power supplies and process signals, commissioning a SAU
consists of either one or both of the following procedures, according to whether the SAU is a
stand-alone unit or if it communicates with a host computer:

a) Setting DIP switches to determine the SAU system address and mode of communication
with its host(s).

b) Using the SAW Panel to enter process parameters such as signal types, scaling factors, and
alarm-limits, delays and -inhibits.

1.5 TEST FACILITIES, FAULT FINDING AND REPAIR

Each SAU has a built-in test program, started by a push button, which can be run on-line
without affecting the operating proass or host computer communications. The. program t a t s
all the digital displays and the alarm and status lamp indicaton.
Fault indicators are provided on the SAU Panel and a set of fault finding flowcharts enables
most faults to be traced to an easily replaceable part. Replacement of parts is generally
straightforward, and illustrations are provided where necessary.

1.6 SPECIFICATION

1-61 Pmcc% Inputs

'Ibtal number of channels:

As Inputs: All channels can be analog or ONIOFE
Channels 28 - 32 can be selcctcd as
counterltimer inputs
Conversion speed: 2ms per channel

Accuracy: +0.05% FSR

Resolution: *O.OS% FSR
Adaptors for Analog Inpuu:
4 to 20mA. r201nA
1 to 5mA, +15V supply for transducer
(includtd)
Oto N, +N
0 to lOV, +lOV
Adaptors for Digital Inpuu: 24V DC with an INIOUT isolation of 15OOV

24V DC with brohen-wire and short-circuit

alarm, non-isolated
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Adaptors for Counter Inputs: lTLlevel non-isolated

AGZero-crossing detect

Alarm relay Outpuls: Critical SAU failure relay (2x NOINC)

Horn alarm relay ( " )
Group-l alarm relay ( " )
Group-:! alarm relay ( * )
Group3 alarm relay ( " 1

Note: Alarm relay status ic. also sent to a host computer.

1.6.2 1 Communication with Host Computer

7k.o Full-Duplex Serial Channels with party-line facility can share a single, looped,
communication cable (on the same channel, up to 20 SAUs can share a single, looped,
communication cable):

1 Communication standard: Current loop, 20mA, optically isolated.

1 Option: RS-422

BAUD rates:

Distance: 1220 meters maximum for the RS-422 cable

(see Appendix A)

The single current-loop cable has a maximum

of 20 units on each loop and a maximum
distance of 3 kilometers. This distanffi is
reduced at fast baud rates, and is limited to
1OOO meters in the Party-line mode.

I Typical COMMAND EXECUTION STATUS REQUESP. Sms/SAU

I time:
..
A1 VALUE REQUEST IOmsICHANNEL

VALUE REQUEST
ALL CHANNELS: 90msISAU
ALARM STATUS
REQUEST FOR
ALL SAUs: 2SOms (maximum)

VALUE REQUEST
FOR ALL SAUs
(maximum system): 2s
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1.63 SAU Panel Facilities

The SAU Panel operator controls are available for channel selection (DOWN and UP), and
parameter selection and definition (SELECT, LOWER, RAISE and SET). TIe key-operated
CHANGE LOCK prevents unauthorized or accidental parameter changes.

1.63.1 SAU Status LED-indicaton,

Normal (mode) Test Mode (off-line)

Backup (or Stand-alone mode) Error (error type)
Receive (receiving data)
Transmit (transmitting data)

1.63.2 hocrss Alarm F u n d o m

32 Alarm LED-Indicators, one for each SAU channel
One (1) Alarm ACKNOWLEDGE push button
?\vo (2) Alarm Indicator modes:

a) NORMAL mode (usually used with a Host computer):

Indicator becomes illuminated when an alarm condition occurs
Indicator becomes darkened when the alarm disappears

b) BACK UP mode (or Stand-alone):

Indicator flashes when an alarm condition occurs
Indicator light is steady when the alarm is acknowledged
If the alarm is acknowledged, the indicator will darken when the alarm disappears

A displaykeyboard area on the panel includes the Proass Alarm F u n d o m (see 1.6.3.2) and
also allows the following functions:

a) Permanent Display of SAU No. (The sAU Address in a multi-SAW party-line system).

b) SAU Channel-select buttons and display of Channel No.

c) Displaying the operational &la.

The following operational data can be selected and displayed for each channel:

Input signal value which may be displayed as percent (%), engineering units, or
OpenlClosed, depending on the channel type and commissioning settings
High and low alarm limits

d) Changing the opemtional data.

The following operational data can be changed for each channel:

High and low alarm limits
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All parameters for each process signal can be entered. The parameters are as follows:

- Channel Type For all SAU ckarlr~elr

(digital, analog, counter)
- Scaling Factor
- Low Alarm Limit
- Hich Alarm Limit
- ~ l a r mGroup (1 of 3)
- Alarm Inhibit
(by another ONIOFF channel)

- Deviation Alarm at Low Mean Value 0 1 d yfor SAU iiiputs from

- Deviation Alarm at High Mean Value engine exilnusf temperature
- Correction Factor Sel1SOts

f) Parameter Change Loct

A key-switch prevents unauthorized change of commissioning or operational parameters.

1.6, Self-check and Tist Facilities

Continuous self-check program with the following actions for failure:

- Error code display on the SAW Panel

- Critical failure-alarm output (relay)
Continuous monitoring of the host communication with automatic switching to Backup
mode if communication errorlfailure occurs

R s t button lo initiate on-line test program for the SAU Panel alarm indicators and
display

1.6. Power Supplies

Supply voltage: 18V to 32V DC 25% Ripple

Power Consumption: 1SW + adaptor card.

1.6.' Configurations
SAU 8810: Can he located in a cabinet or 19-inch rack

Operation Panel at front with or without a protective door

Connection to remote lerminal hlock
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1.&7 Ehvimnmenlal and Pbysical Data

Operational ambient temperature:
O'C to +70°C
(-20'C to +85'C is optional)
Operation of the unit at the higher temperature
range is directly related to installation location
and the available ventilation to the unit.

Storage temperature:

Shock and vibration: Satisfies DnV, ABS, Bureu Veritas, USSR and
Yugo register

Cabinet (8810): Steel, IP55; splash-proof

Dimensions & Weight:

19-inch rack version:
Width: 483mm (including mounting flange)

Height: 266mm (including mounting flange)

Depth: 135mm (including plug protecling protrusions)

170mm (including cable plug)
Weight: lOkg

Optional SAU mounting cabinet to protect the SAU from the environment:
Width: 600mm
Height: 334mm
Depth: 300mm
Weight: 20kg (including 19-inch rack)

1.7 RELATED NORCONTROL PUBLICATIONS

- Adaptor Manual
- DataChiePo-7 Manuals
- VO Configuration & Commissioning Plan.

- SAU Handy Information Card

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Figure 1-10 S A U Alarm and Monitoring (with backup) for Ship Machinery
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Figure 1-11 SAU General Purpose Application for Hydro-Electric System

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Figure 1-12 SAU General Purpose Application for Dynamic Positioning of Ships
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CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INFORMATION

2.1 / INTRODUCTION
The operating information for the SAU is grouped according to purpose and is described in the
different Chapters of this handbook as follows:

Normal operating information........................... This Chapter (2)

Commissioning information ...................... Chapter 4 (Commissioning)

Test procedures ............................... Chapter 5 (Maintenance)

2.2 1 NORMU. OPERATION INFORMATION

This information comprises a description of the Panel Controls and Indicators, given in Section
22.1, in combination with the information and procedures used under normal operating
conditions as follows:

Process Alarm Indications in Normal Mode ..................... Section 2.2.2

Process Alarm Indications and Handling for Baclvp Mode .......... Section 2.2.3

Inspection of Process Signal Values for Normal or Backup Mode . . . . . . Section 2.2.4
Inspection of Alarm Limits for Normal or Backup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 2.2.5

I . Changing Parameters in Normal or Backup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 2.2.6

Status Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Section 2.2.7

2.21 1 Panel Controls and Indicators

The functions of the SAU are displayed on the front panel, with operator controls in the form
of electromechanical push buttons marked on the panel, and LED (Light Emitting Diode)
indicators. The channel number and the value of the selected parameter appears on the SAU
display-segments. Also appearing on the SAU Panel are:

SAU function

SAU identification

Engineering unit of the signal associated with each channel

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PROCESS-POINT
IDENTIFIER UNIT DISPLAYED

-
- , 0
+
L 1
SAU STATUS & WARNING LEDS PARAMETER
CHANGE LOCK

r- SAU NO -CHANNEL VALUE-

H@ H@ FjFjFIB
2

SAU NO. CI-IANNEL VALUE

SAU FIXED-IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY O F CHANNEL NUMBER DISPLAY FOR VALUES OF:

NUMBEK (SAU ADDRESS IN AND SELECT PUSH BU'ITONS PROCESS SIGNALS
MULTI.SAU SYSlEMS) PARAMETERS FOR PROCESS
SIGNALS 6:ALARMS

-
SAU TEST
PUSH BUTTON
PROCESS ALARM
FjF\F]Fl
ACKNOWLEDGE PUSH BU'ITON SELECT & CHANGE
PUSH BUTTONS

Figure 2-1 SAU Panel C o n t r o l s and Indicators

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See tigure 2-1 for Panel orientation.

The b G E LOCK key-switch is used lo prevent unauthorized alteration to the SAU parameters.

-t
A C
To select on-line test.

~ ACKNowledge for alarms.

Moves channel number to lower number.
Moves channel number to higher number.

S E L ~ C T To select processor signals, parameters of process signals and alarms.

R To change the parameter value downwards.
To change the parameter value upwards.
SET To enter the parameter values into the SAU program.

IND CATORS

section contains the SAU input channel number, the adjoining alarm-LED indicator and the
identification, signal function and engineering unit displayed.

STA A S

b
The S U status indicators and adjoining LEDs are displayed in this panel section.

or BACK UP mode: illumination indicates mode.

or TRANSMIT: Illumination indicates if the SAU is receiving from, or transmilting
to, the host computer.

The
4 ARNING indicators are:

T E S ~ ~ ~ O DIlluminates
E: when off-line test running.

ERR~R: illuminates to indicate error:

Uppermost LED = Input process fault.
Middle LED = Host communication lost or faulty.
Lowest LED = Incorrect grouping of channel types.

SAU

CHA
VAL

C 0.

EL
SAU identification number (or SAU address in multi-SAU system).

Number of the channel.

Display for values of p r o w s signals, parameters of process signals and alarms.
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2.22 P r o m s Alarm Indications in Normal Modc

The NORMAL operating mode is the mode that is normally used when a SAU is used in
connection with a host computer. This is indicated at the STATUS section of the SAU Panel
by the illuminated N O W LED (m).
The SAU can be used either as a Signal Acquisition Unit in an alarm and monitoring system
(e.g. the Norcontrol DataChieP-7) or it can be used as a general-purpose input interface unit
between a process and any type of monitor/control system with a host computer.

In either case, the SAU Panel provides indications of process alarm conditions and group-alarm
relay handling. In NORMAL mode the common alarm relay is not in use and facilities for
such actions are normally provided by the host computer.

SAU alarm conditions are indicated by the LED-indicator adjoining the alarm-state channel
number (CHANNEL NO.). The LED-indicator becomes illuminated (m) when there is an
actual alarm state. Figure 2-2 shows the CHANNEL NO. alarm-state LEDs illuminated (m)
and those not illuminated (0); the LED is usually not visible unless it is illuminated.

Figure 2-2 Example of SAU Alarm Indications

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ieveral related alarm LEDs may be lit (illuminated) at the same time. Each LED will
tecome darkened (not illuminated) only when the alarm condition returns to normal,
.e., is no longer an alarm condition.

f desired, an operator can examine the values of the alarm signals at the SAU (see 2.2.4).

'rocss Alarm Indications and Handling for Backup Mode

'rocess alarm indications and handling at a SAU in the BACKUP mode a n apply to several
lifferent types of SAU applications and depend upon which of the two alarm modes has
)een preset for the SAU. The setting for Alarm Mode I or Alarm Mode I1 is determined
lnd written into the CONF'IGURATION & COMMISSIONING PLAN (see Appendix B for
nterpreting the CONFIGURATION & COMMISSIONING PLAN information). For other
nformation, refer to:

- Chapter 3 - Installation, see Section 3.5.1 for wiring and example of group alarm
connection.

- Chapter 4 - Commissioning, see Section 4.2 for setting switch SW2 (Alarm Mode I
or Alarm Mode 11).

Ielevant SAU Applications

me process alarm handling at a SAU only applies in the following situations:

I) When a SAU is used as a Stand-alone unit.

1) When a SAU has lost wmmunication with its host wmputer.

-lowever, the process alarm indications provided by a SAU in the BACKUP mode can also be
lpplicable in the following SAU applications:

A SAU used as a Stand-alone unit.

A SAU connected to a host wmputer for operation in the NORMAL mode, but which
has lost communication with the host wmputer.

Note: Tlte SAU switcltes automatically from tlte NORMAL mode to tlte
BACKUP mode irt tlzis type of operation.

A SAU connected to a host wmputer but operating in a forced BACKUP mode.

This type of application is used in the Norcontrol DataChieP-7 Midi Alarm and
Monitoring System. In the DalaChieP-7 Midi Alarm and Monitoring System, the
operator-station controls the SAUs remotely by sending commands to each SAU via
the hostISAU wmmunication link.
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A SAU can be preset to one of two alarm modes which affect the common-alarm output.
?his common-alarm output is available only as a relay-output and is usually connected to an
acoustic alarm, such as a horn. See Section 2.2.3.3 for procedures.

2233 Alarm Indicdtions and Handling for Alarm Mode I or Alarm Mode II
P d w s for Handling Alarm Mode I or Alarm Mode II

Action Steps MODE I Results MODE I1 Results

1 The SAU detects a) The alarm LED-indicator a) Same as Mode I.

one or more alarm flashes on each activated
conditions; alarm channel.
CKANNEL NO. b) The Common-alarm relay- b) Same as Mode I.
adjoining LED output activates for 1
illuminated. second for each new alarm.
c) Group-alarm relay outputs c) Same as Mode I.
are generated (if they are
preselected for the alarm
channel or channels).

2 Press: a) The alarm indicators that a) Same as Mode I.

were flashing stop flashing,
ACKN but remain lit.
b) The Group-alarm output b) Group alarm output
continues. disappears.

3 Correct the alarm When the alarm conditions When the alarm conditions
condition(s) at disappear: disappear:
source.
a) The alarm indicator(s) go a) Same as Mode I.
dark
b) The Group-alarm output
b) Group-alarm outputs remains inactivated.
disappear.

Note: For further information, please see the Timirag Diagram in Cl~apter3,
Figure 3-10
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mpection of Procss Signal Values for Normal or Backup Mode

' i y r e 2-3 shows the relevant controls and indicators for inspecting the process signal values.

he controls are: 'Ihe indicators are:

)OWN CHANNEL
JP VALUE

:igure 2-3 Control and Indicators for Inspecting Process Signal Values

' r o d u r e s for Inspecling the Proccss Signal Values are:

Action Steps Results Comments

Press DOWN or UP The value of the signal for the For digital signals the
until the required selected channel appears in the VALUE display will be a
channel number VALUE display. "0" or "C":
appears in the
CHANNEL display. 0 for OPEN switch

C for CLOSED switch

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225 Inspection of Alarm Mls for Normal o r Backup Mode

These preset parameters may be of interest during normal operational use of the unit because
the ALARM LIMITS may need to be changed (see 2.2.6) to take into account the changes in
the performance of the process.

Figure 2-4 shows the relevant controls and indicators for inspecting the process signal values.

The controls are: The indicators are:

DOWN CHANNEL

UP VALUE

SELECT

Figure 2-4 Control and Indicators for Inspecting Alarm Limits

The select-codes for inspecting all the alarms limits that can be associated with a channel, and
which may be used in the Procedures for inspection of Alarm Limits are:

SELECT CODE DATA DESCRIPTION COMMENT

L LOW alarm limit

HIGH alarm limit Not displayed for ONlOFF

inputs.

Deviation alarm limit, LOW dL and d H are used only for

the Engine Exhaust Mean-
Deviation alarm limit, HIGH temperature.

If relevant, the signal value is displayed before selecting the alarm limits. After the last
selection is defined, the signal value requires approximately 5 minutes to return to the display.
To return to the signal value display in less than 5 minutes, it must be selected in the same
manner as the Alarm Limits.
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Procedures for Inspecting the Alarm Limits are:

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226 Changing Parameters in Normal o r Bachp Mcde

Under normal operational conditions, even when a SAU has lost communication with the host
computer, the pre-set parameters that an operator will usually change are the ALARM
LIMITS.

Note: 77th procedure can be performed & wltert tlte SAU is in the BACKUP
mode. The SAU is placed in tlze BACKUP mode $
-77te SAU is a stand-alone unit; it is in tlte BACKUP mode.
-Communication witlz its host computer fails, wllereupo~zthe SAU ir
automatically switclted to BACKUP mode.
-The SAU is forced to BACKUP mode from its host computer.

-If the SAU is in NORMAL mode discomtect tlte commurtication cable

on X16 to cltange the SAU to the BACKUP mode.
Figure 2-5 shows the relevant controls and indicators for inspecting the process signal values.

The controls are: The indicators are:

CHANGELOCK CHANNEL

DOWN VALUE
UP

SELECT
LOWER
RAISE
SET

Figure 2-5 Control and Indicators for Changing Parameters and Alarm Limits

Interoretine the VALUE display

VALUE is a Cdigit display showing the actual input signal and parameters. The display
in Figure 2-5 shows L256, which is interpreted as select-code L (low analog alarm limit), and
what could be a 256' parameter value. If the value requires four (4) digits, the VALUE
display will switch to show the complete parameter value. For example, if L256 were a minus
temperature the VALUE display would first show L.756, then shin to show -256 and then
rcturn to L25h afterwards; a "blank window" or "-" may appear as part of the process value.
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These are the select-wdes for inspecting all the alarms limits that can be associated with a
channel, and which may be used in the Procedures for inspecting the parameters that can be
associated with a channel:
1 SELEcrcoDE
dL
dH
E
Procedures for changing Parameters:
I
I Action Steps
I
I Results
1 Press DOWN or UP
until the required
channel number
appears in the
CHANNEL display.
2 Press and hold the
SELECT button
until the sclect-code
of the required
parameter is shown
in the left-hand
VALUE display
window.
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DATA DESCRIPTION
- Channel type
COMMENT
These can be used for
- Scaling Factor all channels.
- Low alarm limit These are used only for
- High alarm limit SAU INPUT channels.
- SAU Alarm Group
- Delay in scconds before alarm
- Inhibit of alarm output (digital input
channel)
- deviation alarm limit, Low dL, dH and E are used
-- deviation alarm limit, High
Errors in performance
only for monitoring the
Engine Exhaust Mean-
temperature.
Comments
The value of the signal for the To select parameters C, F,
selected channel appears in the A, d. I, and E, turn the
VALUE display. CHANGE LOCK clocl..se.
The present value of the selected For digital signals the
alarm-limit appears in the VALUE display will be a
VALUE display. "O","C" or "P":
0 for OPEN switch alarm
C for CLOSED switch
alarm
P for PASSIVE (no alarm)
The engineering units for the
other limits is written on the
SAU Panel.
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Procedures for changing the Parameters and the Alarm Limiu (Continued)

Action Steps Results Comments

3 Turn the key in the This allows a new parameter to The parameter g!Jln~I be
CHANGE LOCK be set into the SAU. changed if the key is not
clocLwise. turned.

4 Press LOWER or Your COMMISSIONING

RAISE until the PLAN has a listing of the
new value appears parameters for your sptem.
in the VALUE
display.

5 Press SET. The new displayed parameter Repeat steps 1 - 5 for each
value replaces the previous new parameter to be changed
parameter value. The new value or limit to be re-defined.
will now be used by the SAU.

6 Turn the key in the Prevents accidental parameter

CHANGE LOCK changes.
counter-clocLwisc
(anti-clocltwise).

227 Slalus Indications

Eight (8) LED-indicators are located in the STATUS section of the SAU Panel
(see Figure 2-6).

r STATUS WARNING 7

F i p r e 2-6 SAU Status Indicators

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( OPERATING MODE INDICATOR

NORMAL The LED-indicator is illuminated if the SAW is connected to a host computer
and the maximum time between inquires from the host has not been exceeded
(no loss of communication).

/ BACK UP The LED-indicator is illuminated during BACKUP mode:

When the SAU is not connected to a host computer,
The SAU has been forced by a host wmputer into BACKUP mode,
When the host computer fails or there is a loss of communication with a host
computer.

When the SAU is connected to a host computer and forced into the BACKUP mode, the
SAU will automatically select its own operating mode, depending upon the condition of the
host wmputer and the communication between the SAW and the host computer.

1 COMMUNICATION INDICATOR
These LED-indicators will flicker during normal operation and communication with the host
computer as message$ are passed between the units.

The LED-indicator illuminates when the SAU is receiving messages from the
host computer.

TRANSMlT The LED-indicator illuminates when the SAW is transmitting (sending)

messages to the host computer.

I TEST MODE INDICATOR

TESTMODE This LED-indicator is illuminated only when the DIP-switch SW 2, switch 8 is
set to C (closed), which selects the TEST MODE for running the off-line test
program. The LED is y J illuminated (0)otherwise.

Note: Only used by Norcorztrol Automation AS.

/ ERROR INDICATOR
An "error" indicator will illuminate if one of these faults is detected by the SAW (listed
uppermost, middle and lowest LED):

Input Process fault.

Communication with the host computer is lost or faulty (e.g, due to interferena).
0 Inwrrect grouping of channel types (commissioning error).

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CHAPTER 3

INSTALLATION

INTRODUCTION
The installation procedures in this Chapter assume that all the preparatory planning and
engineering work that is a prerequisite for proper SAU operation has been completed. Such
work coven the specification of the types and quantity of the SAU adaptors required to match
the process senson/controllers, plus the laying of properly identified cables from these devices
to the site of the SAU cabinet.

When NORCONTROL Automation AS is responsible for this preparatory work it is usually

documented in the standard form:

I a CONFIGURATION & COMMlSSIONING PLAN

An example of this form, together with an explanation and description of how to prepare and
interpret it, is given in Appendix B of this Manual.

This Chapter provides information on:

a EQUIPMENT HANDLING AND STORAGE .................... Section 3.2

a PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ................................Section 3.3

a ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTIONS ....................... Section 3.4

a ALARM RELAY CONNECTIONS ............................ Section 3.5

COMMUNICATfON CHANNEL CONNECTlONS ................. Section 3.6

PROCESS INPUT CONNECTIONS AND ADAPTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 3.7

3.2 1 EQUIPMENT HANDLING AND STORAGE

The SAU 8810 is packed and shipped in a heavy-duty cardboard box. The weight and
dimensions of the shipping container are as follows:

I 19-inch rack version: Cabinet version:

Height: 2M)mm a 370mm

Width: 390mm a 330mm
Depth: 540mm a 650mm
a Wcight: 10kg a 20kg (including the unit)

The method of shipment and the terms of the insurance agreement will determine how and
when damage claims are handled.

3.21 I Delivery Inspection

Inspect the container for any signs of physical damage upon receiving delivery of the
SAU 8810.
Refer to the shipping agreement for guidance if the shipping container is damaged.
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The unit is a valuable piece of equipment and should be handled with care. Do not throw,
drop or stack the shipping container. Do not place heavy objects on top of the shipping
wntainer. The shipping container cannot tolerate weights in excess of lOkg being placed on
top of it.

3.23 Equipment Storage

If the unit is to be stored prior to installation, the following precautions should be observed:

a The unit should be stored in its shipping container.

a Do not stack or place heavy containers or objects on top of the shipping container. Do
not place heavy objects on top of the shipping container. The shipping container cannot
tolerate weights in excess of lOkg being placed on lop of it.
a Do not store or place liquids on top of the shipping container.

The following environmental conditions are desirable for storage:

a The container should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space, away from heat and
flammable materials.
a The storage temperature may range from -30'C to +80'C with a relative humidity of
75%.
a If necessary, the container should b e placed on dunnage to keep it dry and well ventilated.

33 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
33.1 Equipment Inspeclion

When the shipping container arrives at the installation site:

a Inspect the wnlainer for any signs of physical damage.
a Remove the unit from its shipping wntainer and inspect it for visible signs of damage.

Check that the equipment received matches the inventory.

Rewrd any discrepancies from the inventory and/or visible damage to the unit. Refer to
the shipping agreement for guidance if the shipping container or the unit is damaged.

The SAU 8810 is designed to comply with the testing requircments for me-Approval
Certificates issued by the various Classification Societies.

To ensure that the SAU 8810 remains in compliance with the various Classification Societies'
regulations, particular attention should be paid to cable selection and its installation. The
cable selected should be installed according to the rules of the relevant Classification Society or
be in accordance with an appropriate code-of-practice (for example, the IEC Publication 533