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Warranty
NDC guarantees its equipment against faulty components for a period of twelve months from delivery.
Replacement components will be free of charge. NDC shall not in any event be liable for consequential
damage or loss. NDC operates a customer care facility and all requests for repair and replacement should
be directed to the Customer Care Manager. The serial number of the equipment should be quoted in any
communications. The right to change specification and price is reserved by NDC.
Copyright
The equipment described in this publication contains a computer program or programs that is or are the
confidential and copyrighted property of NDC. NDC grants to the purchaser of the equipment the right and
licence to use the program or programs in the normal use of the equipment only, but grants no further
licence. The copying, disassembly, reverse compilation or transcription or transmission of the said program
or programs in any form for the use of the purchaser or others is strictly prohibited. The contents of this
publication must not be reproduced in part or in whole in any form without the written permission of the
copyright owner.
NDC makes no guarantees of any kind with regard to this manual. NDC shall not be liable for errors
contained herein or for consequential or incidental damages incurred as a result of acting on information
contained in the manual.
NDC
Bates Road, Maldon, Essex CM9 5FA, UK
Telephone +44 (0)1621 852244 Fax +44 (0)1621 856180
A Spectris Company
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Users' Manual
Contents
Preliminary Pages
Chapter
1 System Description
2 SR710 Gauge
3 GaugePort and Operator Interface Unit
4 Operation of the OI
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READERS' NOTES
GENERAL
This manual provides an overview of the SR710 system and describes the
Installation, Operation, Calibration and Maintenance of the SR710 Gauge. It also
provides similar information for each item of Series 710 peripheral equipment
supplied with the gauge. The chapters related to items not supplied are omitted
from the manual.
CUSTOMER CARE
For enquiries relating to the operation and use of the SR710 equipment described
in this Manual please contact
NDC,
Customer Care Helpdesk,
Bates Road,
MALDON,
Essex CM9 5FA,
UK
ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS
The following publications are associated with the SR710 Users' Manual.
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CHAPTER 1
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONTENTS
1.1 System Overview ......................................................................................... 3
1.2 System components ...................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 The Gauge............................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 GaugePort ............................................................................................... 4
1.2.3 Operator Interface................................................................................... 4
1.2.4 PC Interface Software (GaugeTools)...................................................... 4
1.3 Principles of Operation................................................................................. 7
1.3.1 Reference detector principle ................................................................... 8
1.3.2 Window contaminant detector principle ................................................. 8
1.4 System Preparation....................................................................................... 9
1.4.1 EMC Precautions .................................................................................... 9
1.4.2 Equipment Supplied.............................................................................. 10
1.4.3 Unpacking............................................................................................. 10
1.4.4 Storage .................................................................................................. 10
1.4.5 Electrical safety recommendations ....................................................... 11
1.4.6 Installation ............................................................................................ 11
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 1.1 - Typical multi-gauge system ..................................................................5
Figure 1.2 - Typical stand-alone gauge systems .......................................................6
Figure 1.3 - Optical path of SR710 gauge ................................................................7
TABLES
Table 1.1 - Part numbers of the main items of the SR710 system ..........................10
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1 System Description
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1.2.2 GaugePort
The Operator Interface (OIU) is a fully functional, touch screen operator work
station for routine interaction with the gauges. It can replace the GaugePort or be a
fully-floating network device. It will display up to 4 measurements from one gauge
or a selection, again a maximum of four displayed, from a number of gauges as
defined by the user.
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710 NETWORK
MAINS SUPPLY
710 GAUGE #1 710 GAUGE #2
CDR/WMF-2070
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OPERATOR INTERFACE
710 GAUGE
MAINS SUPPLY
GAUGEPORT
710 GAUGE
MAINS SUPPLY
CDR/WMF-2071
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Outgoing light
Internal reference
Incoming reflected light
MIRROR REFERENCE
DETECTOR
FILTER
WHEEL
SOURCE
LAMP
OFF-AXIS
MIRROR
CONDENSER BEAM
MIRROR SPLITTER
PRIMARY
CONDENSER
DETECTOR
MIRROR
PRODUCT WEB
CDR/WMF-2072
Light from a quartz halogen lamp is directed through the filter wheel that rotates at
high speed, providing a series of pulses at each of the measuring wavelengths. A
small proportion of this light is directed by a beam splitter onto an internal
reference detector. This provides an accurate measurement of the outgoing light for
reference purposes, taking account of all factors that may affect the light over time
such as lamp ageing.
The light reflected from the product enters the receiver window where a concave
condensing mirror reflects and concentrates the collected light on to the primary
detector.
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The inclusion of the reference detector in the gauge head provides the ability to
measure accurately the amount of light absorbed by the product, as described
above. It also ensures very high long-term stability of the gauge.
The reference detector samples the light actually leaving the gauge head - which is,
therefore, subject to any variable gauge effects such as the effects of lamp ageing.
The detector in the gauge head sees light affected by both gauge effects and
product characteristics. With accurate information about the transmitted light,
variable gauge effects can be eliminated from the measurement calculations,
allowing unambiguous long-term stable information about the product to be
obtained.
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The SR710 system can comprise the main items listed in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1 - Part numbers of the main items of the SR710 system
1.4.3 Unpacking
1.4.4 Storage
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Caution
Earth leakage trip devices should not be incorporated in the installation of the
710 equipment as the latter will cause the trip to activate and result in the
removal of power from the equipment.
In countries of high quality power distribution, with a national grid and a polarised
distribution system, only the live connector of a line supply need normally be
fused. In countries where phase polarity is less rigidly defined, or reversible line
supply connectors are used, a single fuse cannot protect all components, many of
which can remain “live” after the fuse has blown.
For complete electrical safety in operation, irrespective of country of use, the
SR710 system incorporates double-pole neutral fusing resulting in both line inputs
to the gauge being protected.
It is recommended that the mains supply to the system incorporates an isolating
device such as a double-pole isolator switch or circuit breaker. If the equipment is
to be permanently connected to the mains supply, the isolating device must be in
close proximity to the equipment, i.e. within one metre of the GaugePort or
Operator Interface.
It is recommended that the cable and isolating device used to connect the
equipment to the mains supply should have minimum current rating of 10 amps.
1.4.6 Installation
All SR710 system components must be installed in accordance with the specific
installation requirements and instructions contained in the relevant chapters of this
manual.
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CHAPTER 2
SR710 GAUGE
CONTENTS
2.1 General Description...................................................................................... 3
2.2 Installation.................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 General.................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Siting and Mounting Requirements ........................................................ 6
2.2.2.1 Environmental .................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2.2 Services............................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2.3 Gauge mounting and alignment tolerances........................................................ 6
2.2.3 Mounting and aligning the Gauge........................................................... 7
2.2.4 Electrical Connection.............................................................................. 7
2.2.5 Air Purge Assembly................................................................................ 7
2.2.6 Connecting the cooling option ................................................................ 8
2.3 Commissioning............................................................................................. 9
2.3.1 Operational checks.................................................................................. 9
2.3.2 Simple Diagnostic Checks. ..................................................................... 9
2.4 Calibration.................................................................................................. 11
2.4.1 General.................................................................................................. 11
2.4.1.1 Calibration Methods ......................................................................................... 11
2.4.1.2 Calibration requirements – Wet- end measurement ........................................ 12
2.4.1.3 Calibration requirements – Dry-end measurement.......................................... 12
2.4.1.4 Calibration functions ........................................................................................ 12
2.4.1.4.1 Span 12
2.4.1.4.2 Trim 13
2.4.2 Calibration Levels................................................................................. 13
2.4.2.1 Pre-calibration values ....................................................................................... 13
2.4.2.2 Calibration at target .......................................................................................... 13
2.4.2.3 Full-range calibration ....................................................................................... 14
2.4.3 General full-range calibration procedure .............................................. 14
2.4.3.1 Initial Conditions .............................................................................................. 15
2.4.3.2 Procedure .......................................................................................................... 15
2.4.4 Wet-end calibration............................................................................... 16
2.4.4.1 Procedure .......................................................................................................... 16
2.4.5 Additional Comments ........................................................................... 18
2.4.5.1 Fitting the sample holder.................................................................................. 19
2.4.5.2 Preparing samples............................................................................................. 21
2.5 Maintenance ............................................................................................... 22
2.5.1 Removing and refitting the gauge......................................................... 23
2.5.2 Preventative Maintenance..................................................................... 24
2.5.2.1 Cleaning and Inspection ................................................................................... 24
2.5.2.1.1 Cleaning solvents............................................................................... 24
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 2-1 - SR710 gauge : general view................................................................. 3
Figure 2-2 - SR710 Gauge Head : outline drawing.................................................. 5
Figure 2-3 - Air purge fitting ................................................................................... 7
Figure 2-4 - Effect of Span adjustment .................................................................. 12
Figure 2-5 - Effect of Trim adjustment................................................................... 13
Figure 2-6 - Line of best fit.................................................................................... 15
Figure 2-7 - Sample presentation mount using sample plate ................................. 20
TABLES
Table 1 - Suggested table layout for recording calibration results......................... 18
Table 2 - Tools and materials required for maintenance........................................ 22
Table 3 - List of gauge head spare parts ................................................................ 33
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2 SR710 Gauge
CDR/WMF-2076
The gauge head is housed in a rugged cast aluminium enclosure. Detailed outline
views are shown in Figure 2-2.
The aluminium case comprises two sections - the lid and the box - which are
screwed together using six captive and recessed screws. A gasket between the two
case sections prevents the ingress of dust and water and other liquids.
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All working parts, including the source lamp, optical window and the electrical
interface connectors, are assembled into the box section of the case.
The lid section has an integral channel to facilitate optional water-cooling of the
gauge head. Where this is required, inlet and outlet fittings are provided for
connection to an external cooling water system (see section 2.2.6). Four raised lugs
with M8 threaded holes are provided on the lid for mounting the unit on the
scanning frame or other support.
An air purge assembly is mounted within the optical window of the gauge head
behind a polished, hinged cover plate. When supplied with compressed air, it
minimises the contamination of the optical surfaces by dust, condensation or other
contaminants.
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2.2 Installation
2.2.1 General
The Gauge should be mounted with due regard to accessibility for maintenance.
The equipment on which it is mounted must provide the required degree of
stability and rigidity to maintain the alignment of the gauge head during normal
operation.
Do not subject the gauge to excessive vibration as this may cause premature failure
of the source lamp.
Product webs of the types that the SR710 gauge is designed to measure commonly
give off fine particulate and volatile contaminants during manufacture.
Consequently, the gauge head is fitted with an Air Purge assembly that minimises
contamination by maintaining a region of positive air pressure around the optical
surfaces. Unless the gauge is to be used in a clean area with no significant airborne
contaminants, the air purge assembly should be connected as described in section
2.2.5.
29 75
4 MOUNTING HOLES M8 x 10 DEEP
75
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM
CDR/WMF-2073
199
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2.2.2.1 Environmental
The gauge should be operated within the following environmental parameters.
Ambient temperature 0oC - 50oC (0oC - 70oC with water cooling)
Relative humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) over full operating
temperature range
2.2.2.2 Services
The following services must be available at the installation site.
Electrical supply Single-phase, 85V to 264Va.c., 50/60 Hz
Dry, oil-free, filtered at 75 litres per minute (+/-
Clean air supply
10 litres per minute)
Cooling water supply >1 litre per minute at <25oC
(only if external cooling
required. See section 2.2.6)
AIR PURGE IN
6mm DIA PIPE
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The air supply connects to the air purge assembly using a 6mm outside
diameter air supply pipe. Connect the air supply to the head as follows.
1. Push the air supply pipe into the head connector until resistance is felt.
2. Connect the unit to a supply of clean, dry and oil-free air and set the flow
rate to 75 litres per minute (+/- 10 litres per minute).
3. Turn on the air supply, and check the connection for air leaks.
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2.3 Commissioning
After installing the gauge, the procedures below should be followed when
switching it on for the first time to ensure that it is operating correctly.
5. If either the motor or the lamp appears not to be working, refer to the
Maintenance information later in this chapter and replace the relevant unit.
6. If both the motor and the source lamp appear not to be operating, check the
a.c. mains supply to the system. If this is present, check all system
interconnections (e.g. gauge head cables, etc.). If these appear to be intact,
the switched-mode gauge power supply in the OIU/Gaugeport may be
faulty.
7. If these checks fail to locate the fault, contact the NDC Customer Care
Helpdesk (see Customer Care in the Preliminaries section).
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2.4 Calibration
2.4.1 General
The purpose of calibration is to ensure the gauge output corresponds directly with
the user's laboratory reference method, over the measurement range of interest.
The SR710 gauge is supplied fitted with specific hardware and loaded with settings
to suit the measurements of interest notified to NDC by the customer.
It should be possible, therefore, to put the gauge into use immediately after
installation. However it is recommended a calibration check is carried out once the
gauge has been installed. It may also be necessary from time to time to re-reference
the gauge (e.g. after a lamp replacement) as described in section 2.5.4, and to
create new calibrations for measurements of different products.
2.4.1.4.1 Span
Span defines the sensitivity of the gauge output: that is, the change in output for
any given change in absorption by the measured product. The default value is
usually 1.000. The effect of a change in Span value is illustrated in Figure 2-4.
20
INCREASE IN
SPAN VALUE
15
SR710 OUTPUT
SPAN > 1
10 SPAN = 1
CDR/WMF 2079
0
5 10 15 20
LABORATORY VALUE
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2.4.1.4.2 Trim
Trim defines an offset that simply applies a positive or negative shift to the final
output. The default value is usually 0.00. The effect of a change in the Trim value
is illustrated in Figure 2-5.
20
15 INCREASE IN
SR710 OUTPUT TRIM VALUE
10
CDR/WMF 2080
5
TRIM = +3.5
0 5 10 15 20
LABORATORY VALUE
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It involves presenting reference samples only with the target value of the parameter
of interest (thickness, etc.) and adjusting the Trim value to achieve the desired
gauge output, leaving Span at its pre-calibrated value.
The principle is that, even if the Span value is not quite optimum for the product
over the full measurement range, only measurements above and below the chosen
target value will be affected and any slight inaccuracies can be tolerated.
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of 70% to 130% of the target value, and data from a minimum of ten samples
should be included in the regression.
2.4.3.2 Procedure
The methods by which sample measurements are taken and the calibration
parameters are adjusted will depend on the system components (OIU, GaugeTools,
etc.) associated with the gauge. The general procedure, however, is as follows.
1. Place each product sample in the light path and record the gauge output.
2. Perform a linear regression (least squares or orthogonal) using the
laboratory reference values as the independent variable (X) and the gauge
output as the dependant variable (Y). The equation of the best-fit line is
given by
Y = mX + c
where: m is the slope of the best-fit line; c is the Y intercept of the best-fit
line (see Figure 2-6).
X X
710 OUTPUT
X X
X Y
X
X
X SLOPE (= m) = Y
X
X
CDR/WMF-167
INTERCEPT (= c)
LABORATORY VALUE
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2.4.4.1 Procedure
The general procedure is as follows.
1. Start the coating application process with the gauge head in a suitable
cross-web position (not too close to the edge, to avoid possible coating
irregularities).
2. Mark the web to identify the start of the sampling area.
3. Using a sampling function (to obtain a representative average reading),
record the gauge output for an appropriate length of time.
4. Mark the web to identify the end of the sampling area.
5. Collect and analyse final dry-end product samples from within the marked
sampling area. As many samples as appropriate should be taken to ensure
an accurate result. However, if there is a wide variation in result within a
sample set, discard the sample set and run the calibration procedure again.
6. Using the analysed sample results and the measured (sampled) wet-end
output from the gauge, the required Span value can be calculated.
7. The new Span S1is calculated from:
S1 = S0 x (labM / GM)
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where:
S0 is the original Span (as used during data collection).
labM is the overall average laboratory value of the samples measured.
GM is the overall mean of gauge average outputs collected using the
Sample function.
When the Span is changed, the Trim must be recalculated.
8. The new Trim T1 is calculated from:
T1 = T0 x (labM / GM) = T0 x (S1 / S0)
where:
T1 is the new Trim.
T0 is the original Trim.
9. Enter the new Span and Trim into the calibration recipe by overwriting the
current values, and then SAVE.
Once the calculated Span is known for a coating type at a particular % solids ratio
(R0), the Span for the coating at a new % solids ratio (R1) can be calculated.
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Averages
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Figure 2-9 - Sample presentation mount used in ca;-check mode using customer
sample
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2.5 Maintenance
This section covers the general cleaning, preventative maintenance and corrective
maintenance to the level of the parts designated ‘customer replaceable items' in the
gauge head.
Certain tools and materials are required for effective and safe maintenance of the
SR710. The tools and materials required are listed below.
Table 2 - Tools and materials required for maintenance
Description Use
Allen key driver for M4 cap head 3.0 mm A/F To open the gauge enclosure
Allen key driver for M3 cap head 2.5 mm A/F Gauge, lamp assembly fixing screws
Allen key driver for M3 grub screw 1.5 mm A/F Gauge, Filter wheel fixing
Anti-static wrist band and lead When working on internal assemblies of all equipment
WARNINGS
BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE ON THE GAUGE ENSURE
THAT THE GAUGE AND ALL EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO IT,
EITHER ELECTRICALLY OR MECHANICALLY, IS TURNED OFF AND
ISOLATED FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY.
FOR COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN OPERATION THE
EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN SUPPLIED WITH DOUBLE-POLE NEUTRAL
FUSING INCORPORATED. DO NOT MODIFY IN ANY WAY.
DO NOT POWER UP THE GAUGE WHEN THE LID IS REMOVED AS
INJURY COULD RESULT FROM CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING
FILTER WHEEL.
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Cautions
Maintenance must be carried out in a clean area.
Standard electrostatic precautions should be observed when dismantling the
gauge.
Take care not to scratch any optical components. Use lint-free cloth for
cleaning the gauge head windows and mirror, and wear lint-free gloves when
handling optical components. Never use abrasive cleaners.
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Transmitter
window
Receiver
window
2.5.2.1.4 Fixings
Regularly check all head fixings including the mounting and case screws to ensure
they are tight and secure.
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Source lamp
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Processor PCB
PL2
Motor PCB
Filter wheel
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5. Use a 3mm Allen key driver to loosen and remove the two screws, crinkle
and plain washers that secure the Motor PCB and the motor/filter wheel
assembly in position, Figure 6.4 (item 1). Retain the fixings.
Motor mount
block
Motor assembly
and filter wheel
Motor PCB
2.5.3.2.1 Removing the filter wheel from the existing motor assembly
Caution
Do not pull the wheel from the motor shaft.
1. Use a 1.5mm Allen key driver to undo the grub screw, see below.
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2. Hold the motor assembly and filter wheel around its circumference and
take care not to touch the filters.
3. Use a suitable tool (such as a hexagonal driver as shown) to push on the
end face of the motor shaft to push it out of the wheel boss, see Grub
belowscrew
taking care not to drop the motor. Do not be tempted to pull the wheel from
the motor as this may result in the motor bearings being damaged.
4. Place the wheel in a clean, safe location until it is required for re-assembly.
5. If the instrument is within the warranty period, return the faulty motor
assembly to NDC Infrared Engineering for replacement, otherwise discard
the motor.
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2. Hold the filter wheel around its circumference and position the boss onto
the shaft and then push it at the centre of the wheel onto the shaft as far as
it will go.
3. Secure the filter wheel to the shaft by tightening the grub screw in the filter
wheel boss.
Motor PCB
PL2 PL3
PL3
5. Plug the motor ribbon cable socket into PL2 on the Motor PCB.
6. Return the Processor PCB to its lowered position and screw the two
captive fixing screws into the hexagonal pillars and tighten using a 3mm
Allen key driver.
7. Place the two sections of the case together and evenly tighten the six
machine screws using a 4mm Allen key driver.
8. Reinstall and align the gauge head (see section 2.2.3).
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2.5.4 Auto-referencing
The Auto-referencing procedure is important to the accuracy of the SR710 gauge
and should be performed when the source lamp or filter wheel motor has been
replaced.
The following procedure corrects for any changes in the optical system to ensure
that calibrations remain true.
1. Park the gauge and ensure that there is no product web beneath the head.
2. Ensure that the external optics of the gauge are clean.
3. Fit the Auto Reference Standard to the gauge head by screwing the two
mounting thumbscrews into the holes provided in the optical window
aperture.
MOUNTING THUMBSCREWS x 2
CDR/WMF-2077
4. Using the relevant function of the controlling system, initiate the auto-
reference operation.
Exactly how this is done depends on the system used to communicate with
the gauge. The Operator Interface Unit has an AUTO REF button in the
diagnostics page (see Chapter 3). Touching this completes the auto-
reference operation.
The NDC GaugeTools application and System 8000/ProNet each have their
own auto-reference function. For information on these, refer to their
respective manuals.
Once the gauge has been successfully auto-referenced the gauge output will
show a value equal to the preset TRIM value while the Auto Reference
Standard is in place.
5. Remove the Auto Reference Standard from the gauge head.
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2.5.5 Spares
The items designated as Customer Replaceable Spare Parts for the gauge head are
listed in Table 3 below.
The parts may be obtained by ordering the item by the part number given below
from:
NDC,
Customer Care Helpdesk,
Bates Road,
MALDON,
Essex, CM9 5FA,
UK
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2.6 Compliance
The SR710 complies with the following directives:
EMC
EN61326: 1997 “Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements”.
Including amendments A1:1998 & A2:2001.
UL Standard
UL 3111-1: (1994) 'Electrical measuring and test equipment part 1 - General Requirements'
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2.7 Specification
GAUGE
Dimensions
Width 177 mm
Height 294 mm
Length 310 mm
Weight 8.3 kg
Storage 0º C - 70º C
Operating 0º C - 50º C
Cable lengths
Gauge to OIU/GaugePort 10 metres (max)
Services
Air - for the Air Purge assembly A clean air supply at a flow rate of 75 litres per minute (+/-
10 litres per minute)
Water - for cooling gauge head A clean water supply at normal mains pressure adjusted to
give a minimum flow rate of 2 litres per minute.
Network LonWorks
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CHAPTER 3
GAUGEPORT
AND
OPERATOR INTERFACE UNIT
CONTENTS
3.7 General Description...................................................................................... 4
3.8 Mechanical Description................................................................................ 7
3.8.1 Splitter box ............................................................................................. 8
3.9 Electrical Description ................................................................................... 9
3.9.1 Communications Ports............................................................................ 9
3.9.1.1 RS232...............................................................................................................9
3.9.1.2 USB connector ...............................................................................................10
3.9.2 Motherboard connectors ....................................................................... 11
3.9.3 I/O Board and I/O Daughter Board Connectors.................................... 13
3.9.4 Gated input signal ................................................................................. 14
3.9.5 710 Network ......................................................................................... 15
3.9.6 Network Termination............................................................................ 15
3.9.7 Free Topology....................................................................................... 16
3.9.8 Bus Topology ....................................................................................... 16
3.10 Installation .................................................................................................. 17
3.10.1 Mounting the GaugePort or Operator Interface Unit ............................ 18
3.10.1.1 Wall mounting................................................................................................18
3.10.1.2 Tube mounting ...............................................................................................19
3.10.2 Splitter Box........................................................................................... 20
3.11 Interconnection........................................................................................... 22
3.11.1 Wiring Schedules.................................................................................. 22
3.11.2 RS422 to RS232 cable .......................................................................... 39
3.11.3 USB connection details......................................................................... 39
3.12 Specifications ............................................................................................. 40
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 3-1 - 710 GaugePort ......................................................................................4
Figure 3-2 - 710 Operator Interface ..........................................................................5
Figure 3-3 - Example Single-head Gauge System ....................................................5
Figure 3-4 - Example Dual-head Gauge System ......................................................6
Figure 3-5 - Recommended assembly of cable gland ...............................................7
Figure 3-6 –Comms Port Pin locations.....................................................................9
Figure 3-7 USB connector pin-out viewed from mating face of type 'B' female...10
Figure 3-8 - OIU and GaugePort network 710 network connection .......................15
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TABLES
Table 3-1 - Serial I/O port (SK1) pinout details .......................................................9
Table 3-2 USB Type 'B' connection details ............................................................10
Table 3-3 - Motherboard user connection details ...................................................11
Table 3-4 - Motherboard user connection details (continued) ................................12
Table 3-5 – I/O Board user connection details .......................................................13
Table 3-6 – I/O Daughter Board user connection details........................................14
Table 3-7 - Interconnection Wiring Schedule List..................................................22
WIRING SCHEDULES
Wiring Schedule # 1 - Mains supply cable .............................................................25
Wiring Schedule # 2 – GaugePort or OIU to Backscatter Gauge Cable.................26
Wiring Schedule # 3 – GaugePort or OIU to Splitter Box Cable ...........................27
Wiring Schedule # 4 - Splitter Box to Gauge Receiver Cable ................................28
Wiring Schedule # 5 Splitter Box to Gauge Transmitter Cable..............................29
Wiring Schedule # 6 - OIU to OIU (or GaugePort)................................................30
Wiring Schedule # 7 - Analogue output channels on I/O Board.............................31
Wiring Schedule # 8 - Alarm outputs on I/O Board ...............................................33
Wiring Schedule # 9 - Analogue outputs channels on I/O Daughter Board ...........35
Wiring Schedule # 10 - Alarm outputs on I/O Daughter Board .............................37
Wiring Schedule # 11 – Gaugeport or Operator Interface to PC USB Port............39
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OPERATOR INTERFACE
Series 710
Series 710
MAINS SUPPLY
710 NETWORK
MAINS SUPPLY
710 GAUGE #1
710 GAUGE #2
CD1215A
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Operator Interface
710 NETWORK
MAINS SUPPLY
RECEIVER RECEIVER
TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER
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CD-0670
PLASTIC INSERT
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There is a status indicator situated on the front of OIU which has the following
four states:
1. OFF - Not illuminated. No power to Gauge or circuit failure.
2. ON illuminated GREEN. Operating normally.
3. ON illuminated RED. Catastrophic error present in Gauge.
4. Flashing RED and GREEN. Error present in Gauge.
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3.3.1.1 RS232
The serial communications port supports 710 network connection and RS232
connection.
Pin-out details are shown in Figure 3-6 and Table 3-1.
SKT 5 4 3 2 1
+ +
CDR/WMF-457
9 8 7 6
1 710 Network A
2 RS232 Rx
3 RS232 Tx
4 NC
5 0V
6 710 Network B
7 Ground
8 NC
9 +24V
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2 1
3 4
1 +5 V d.c.
2 Data -
3 Data +
4 GND
A 1-metre cable is supplied with the system for connecting the USB port on
the OI to the USB port on a PC.
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Analogue Outputs
Alarm Outputs
J6 - pins 1 & 2 RLY1 contact pair Customer’s equipment for Alarm Output 1 LO
J6 – pins 3 & 4 RLY2 contact pair Customer’s equipment for Alarm Output 1 HI
J7 - pins 1 & 2 RLY3 contact pair Customer’s equipment for Alarm Output 2 LO
J7 - pins 3 & 4 RLY4 contact pair Customer’s equipment for Alarm Output 2 HI
J3 - pin 3 4
J3 - pin 4 8
J3 - pin 7 4
J3 - pin 9 0V OV Reference
J3 - pin 10 0V OV Reference
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Analogue Outputs
Alarm Outputs
J3 - pins 1 & 2 RLY1 contact pair Customer’s equipment for Alarm Output 3 LO
J3 - pins 3 & 4 RLY2 contact pair Customer’s equipment for Alarm Output 3 HI
J4 - pins 1 & 2 RLY3 contact pair Customer’s equipment for Alarm Output 4 LO
J4 - pins 3 & 4 RLY4 contact pair Customer’s equipment for Alarm Output 4 HI
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J4 J4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CD-0671B
DATABUS B DATABUS B
DATABUS A DATABUS A
E 0 10
F1 F2 E S
R U 9 9
F B E
C
8 E 8 A
C F
A R
E E 7 F 7 E
S S R T
U U SW1 E N
F F 6 T 6 I
N E
IR G
5 U
Network termination E
S
5
A
G
4 4 U 4
switch
L N E 3
U 3 3
J6 D
2 S 2 2
1 1 1
J3 J4 J5
MAINS IN
J1
LED1
STATUS LED
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3.4 Installation
The GaugePort and Operator Interface Unit can be used without protection in most
laboratory, workroom and production environments but should be isolated from
mechanical vibration. It is recommended that the units are mounted using the
hardware available from NDC Infrared Engineering and described later in this
chapter. Ensure that there is adequate clearance above and below to allow
unrestricted airflow.
Connecting cables should be placed away from heavy-duty power cables and
cables carrying high frequencies. Ensure that the mains input is taken from an
instrument supply or a "clean" single phase of a factory 3-phase supply.
An outline of the Operator Interface is shown in Figure 3-10. Apart from the touch-
screen fitted to the lid of the OIU, the GaugePort enclosure is identical.
290 95 95 100
LID
169
306
THREADED
100 FIXING HOLES
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11.6
FIXING SCREWS
MOUNTING BRACKET
CD1204
MOUNTING
BRACKET 100
WALL
ø6.5
314
4 MOUNTING HOLES
330
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM
2. Secure the bracket to the underside of the unit using the four M5 x 10mm
socket head screws provided.
3. Secure the assembled bracket to its previously prepared fixing holes.
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TUBE
SADDLE CLAMP
CLAMP SCREWS
600
144 290
SADDLE
CLAMP
219
306 TUBE
87 CD1213
TUBE
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CDR/WMF-902 57
25
29 117
3 X PG13.5 THREADS
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Tx HEAD
CDR/WMF-901
OIU / GAUGEPORT
Rx HEAD
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GAUGEPORT
GaugePort
OPERATOR INTERFACE
Series 710
Series 710
MAINS SUPPLY
1
710 NETWORK
6
MAINS SUPPLY
1
710 GAUGE #1
710 GAUGE #2
2 2
CD1215B
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Operator Interface
710 NETWORK
SPLITTER SPLITTER
BOX BOX
4 4
RECEIVER RECEIVER
5 5
TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER
J12 SW1
J5
IC4
GATEWAY
J7
INTERFACE
J10
MAINS IC2
OIU
OUT
J9
1
2
1
R L3
R L4
RL2
J9A IC9
IC10
IC8
I/O EXPANSION
J13
F3 R L1
J8
F1 IC14 F1 F2 F3 F4
FREE
BUS
GAUGE INTERFACE
2 1 IC17
F2
ON
RLY1 RLY2 RLY3 RLY4
IC17
F1 F2 F3 F4
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
IC16
SW1
C7
FIL2
SDU
LK1 LK2
4
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
RSDU
1
1
J1LK1 LK2 J2 J3 J4
J6 J3 J4 J5
SK1
J4 J5 J6 J7
J1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
STAT
LED
J2
CASE WALL
L ED 1
STATUS LED
RS232 /
USB CONNECTOR 710 DATABUS
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Cable specification 110V @ 10 amp minimum (American mains supply) 16/30 a.w.g.
220V @ 10 amp minimum (European mains supply) 32/0.2 mm
American Supply
Source Destination Signal name Remarks
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Channel 1
Source Destination Signal name Remarks
Channel 2
Source Destination Signal name Remarks
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I/O BOARD
IC1 CD-1219ANA
SW1
IC4
IC2
IC9
IC10
IC8
IC17
RLY1 RLY2 RLY3 RLY4
F1 F2 F3 F4
IC17
IC16
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
NORMALLY
NOT LINKED
LK1 LK2
1 2 1 2 J6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
J4 J5 J7
BCD INPUT (NORMALLY NOT FITTED) ANA1 ANA2 AL1 AL2
OUT
ANALOGUE
CHANNEL 1 RTN
OUT
ANALOGUE
CHANNEL 2 RTN
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Service Alarm Outputs, (4 off): closing repay contacts (one set per channel)
Channel 1
Source Destination Signal name Remarks
Channel 2
Source Destination Signal name Remarks
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I/O BOARD
IC1 CD-1219ALA
SW1
IC4
IC2
IC9
IC10
IC8
IC17
RLY1 RLY2 RLY3 RLY4
F1 F2 F3 F4
IC17
IC16
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
NORMALLY
NOT LINKED
LK1 LK2
1 2 1 2 J6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
J4 J5 J7
BCD INPUT (NORMALLY NOT FITTED) ANA1 ANA2 AL1 AL2
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Channel 3
Source Destination Signal name Remarks
Channel 4
Source Destination Signal name Remarks
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J5
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
C7
LK1 LK2
RTN
ANALOGUE
OUT CHANNEL 4
RTN
ANALOGUE
OUT CHANNEL 3
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Service Alarm Outputs, (4 off): closing relay contacts (one set per channel)
Channel 3
Source Destination Signal name Remarks
Channel 4
Source Destination Signal name Remarks
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J5
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
C7
LK1 LK2
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CN1 CN2
RED 2
Rx BLACK 3
DRAIN WIRE 5
GND
BLACK
8
Tx WHITE 4
Source Destination
USB type 'B' connector USB type 'A' connector Signal name
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3.6 Specifications
GAUGEPORT
Dimensions
Storage 0º C - 70 ºC
Operating 0º C - 50 ºC
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) over the full operating temperature range
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Dimensions
Storage 0º C – 70 ºC
Operating 0º C - 50 ºC
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) over the full operating temperature range
Display LED backlit transmissive LCD; ¼ x VGA format Graphics Display Panel
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CHAPTER 4
OPERATION OF THE
OPERATOR INTERFACE
CONTENTS
4.1 Introduction................................................................................................ 3
4.2 Overview.................................................................................................... 3
4.3 Pages .......................................................................................................... 5
4.3.1 Home page ................................................................................................. 5
4.3.2 Configure Measurement............................................................................. 6
4.3.3 Configure Display...................................................................................... 6
4.3.4 Gauge Interface.......................................................................................... 6
4.3.4.1 Back ...................................................................................................... 6
4.3.4.2 Sample................................................................................................... 6
4.3.4.3 Trim....................................................................................................... 6
4.3.4.4 Analogue ............................................................................................... 6
4.3.4.5 Names.................................................................................................... 6
4.3.4.6 Gauge Diagnostics ................................................................................ 7
4.4 Product Manager........................................................................................ 7
4.4.1 OI Configure .............................................................................................. 8
4.5 Configure Display...................................................................................... 9
4.5.1 Trend Frequency and Deadband explained.............................................. 12
4.5.2 Decimals .................................................................................................. 12
4.5.3 Deadband ................................................................................................. 14
4.5.4 Trend Frequency ...................................................................................... 14
4.5.5 To exit the Configure Measurement page................................................ 14
4.6 Operator Interface Configure ................................................................... 15
4.6.1 BCD ......................................................................................................... 15
4.6.2 Language.................................................................................................. 15
4.6.3 Serial link................................................................................................. 16
4.6.4 Buzzer ...................................................................................................... 17
4.6.5 Passwords................................................................................................. 17
4.6.6 To enter the Passwords page.................................................................... 18
4.6.7 To change the password settings of a function ........................................ 20
4.6.8 To change the enable status of a Password .............................................. 20
4.6.9 To change a password.............................................................................. 21
4.7 Product Manager...................................................................................... 23
4.7.1 How to create a new product.................................................................... 23
4.7.2 How to edit product settings .................................................................... 26
4.7.3 How to apply product settings to a gauge ................................................ 28
4.7.4 How to copy product settings................................................................... 29
4.7.5 How to rename a product (Edit)............................................................... 30
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Operation of the OI
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4.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the operation of the Operator Interface and the Sample
Display Unit (SDU). The OI description can also be used to operate the 710 Hand
Held Interface since its operation is identical. The Calibration settings contained in
the Gauge, and the configuration of the system, may be set and edited using the
Operator Interface, see Figure 1. The Hand Held Interface is shown in Figure 2.
CD1216
The units each have a touch sensitive display panel. This means that, besides
functioning as a screen to display measurements and other information, it also
functions as a keyboard for data input from the buttons and other input areas that
appear on the screen.
CD-0646
4.2 Overview
Operation of the Operator Interface (OI) is carried out via the button icons
displayed on its touch sensitive display screen.
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The Operator Interface allows the user to control one or more NDC710 measuring
gauges and display their measurements. The operation of the unit will be more
easily understood by reference to the flowchart in Figure 3 and the list of button
icons in Figure 4.
POWER UP SCREEN
4
3
2
1
HOME PAGE
DECIMALS PASSCODE
%DEADBAND NEW CONTRAST
TREND FREQUENCY SELECT APPLY BCD
EDIT BUZZER
GAUGE COPY LANGUAGE
DELETE SERIAL LINK
CH4
CH3
CH2
CH1
NAMES GAUGE SELECT EDIT
SAMPLE TRIM ANALOGUE
DIAGNOSTICS GAUGE SETTINGS
SPAN
REFRESH TRIM
EDIT TRIM LOW GAUGE NAME
AUTOTRIM HIGH AUTOREF ALARM LO
MEASUREMENT HEIGHT SET
NAME ALARM HI
RESP.TIME
ALGORITHM
Figure 3 – Flow diagram showing the page structure and icon names used
When the unit is switched on, a power-up screen is briefly displayed with the
company logo, after which the Home Page is automatically displayed.
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4.3 Pages
Access to the various functions available is via pages and the buttons and markers
contained on them.
abc
Product name
MEASUREMENT 1 Measurement name MEASUREMENT 1
DETAILS
Gauge 0 name
Product name
MEASUREMENT 2
Measurement name MEASUREMENT 2
DETAILS
Gauge 1 name
BUTTON ICONS
Figure 5 – The elements of the Home Page configured to display two measurements
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4.3.4.1 Back
This button closes the currently displayed page and opens the previous page.
4.3.4.2 Sample
The Sample function enables the average gauge measurement to be computed over
either a preset or manually terminated time period. At the end of the sample, the
mean and standard deviation of all the enabled measurement channels in the gauge
are shown.
4.3.4.3 Trim
The Trim function allows the adjustment of the trim (or offset) of each
measurement within a gauge. This may be done manually, or by means of the
Auto-trim function, where a sample is taken in a similar way to that previously
described for sample and the OI then computes the trim required to give a desired
measurement.
4.3.4.4 Analogue
The Analogue function is used to set the limits for each gauge measurement
channel. These are the upper and lower values which correspond to the maximum
and minimum analogue output (e.g. 5% and 25% for 4mA and 20mA respectively).
4.3.4.5 Names
The Names function enables the user to change the default name of a gauge
(usually the serial number) to something more appropriate, such as its location in
the process (e.g. line #1 pre-drier). In a similar way the measurement names may
be altered, if required.
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PRODUCT 4
GAUGE #0
GAUGE #1
GAUGE #2
4.4.1 OI Configure
The OI Configure button enters the OI Configure page that allows various
hardware settings of the OI to be altered, as well as setting the language and
allowing passcode access to be managed.
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Detailed Operation
Product name
Measurement name
Gauge name Measurement name
Gauge name
Note. Some settings may be password protected and will need a password to be
entered. In these cases the QWERTY keyboard will be displayed for you to enter a
valid password (see Figure 31).
You can configure a Home Page in various ways: (1) editing (overwriting) an
existing configuration, or (2) erasing the configuration of the selected page and
entering a new setup, or (3) creating the configuration on a currently blank (non-
configured) page.
You can select the page to display by using the arrow buttons (L and R). The
action is cyclic. The right button can be considered to cycle through the pages in a
clockwise direction while the left arrow will cycle in a counter-clockwise direction,
see Figure 9.
6. Touch the L-arrow or R-arrow button to step to the next configuration. The next
configuration is displayed.
7. Continue until you reach the required configuration (blank in this example).
8. Touch the Configure Display button.
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9. Touch the name of the gauge that contains a measurement you wish to view.
The selected gauge name will be highlighted. The touch action has a toggle
action. Touch again to de-select the gauge.
10. Touch the name(s) of the measurements to be displayed from the list on the
right of the display. This has a toggle action. Touch again to de-select the
measurement.
Repeat the above two steps for other measurements, in other gauges.
11. Touch the OK button.
12. The Home Page is displayed and contains the names and values of each
measurement just setup
Repeat the steps above to configure other pages. The maximum number of pages
that can be configured for recall is four. Select the currently required Home Page
configuration using the L- and R-arrow buttons.
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Measurement name
Gauge name
Product name
wax
pre-dryer
Gauge 1: post-dryer
Gauge 2: exit
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The Configure Measurement function provides the means by which you can view
and set:
• The number of decimal places used to display the measurement.
• The Deadband.
• The Trend Frequency.
4.5.2 Decimals
The number of decimals used to display the measurement is the underlined number
alongside the Decimals label.
To change the number of decimal places used for this measurement:
3. Touch the current decimals number. The touch action is cyclic.
The value can be set to 0,1,2 or 3.
Repeatedly touch the number until it changes to the number required.
4. Shows the new decimals setting (=3) for the adhesive measurement.
Touch the OK button to accept the change.
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Decimals: 2 Decimals: 3
b
Configure Measurement Gauge OK Configure Measurement Gauge OK
4 9
Product: Product name Product: Product name
Gauge: pre-dryer Gauge: pre-dryer
Measurement: wax [channel 2] Measurement: wax [channel 2]
Decimals: 3 Decimals: 3
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5. The Home Page is displayed and shows the adhesive measurement displayed
now using three decimal places.
4.5.3 Deadband
The currently set Deadband value is displayed alongside the Deadband label. To
change the value:
6. Touch the measurement value of the measurement to be edited.
7. Touch the current Deadband value.
8. The numeric keypad is displayed.
Enter the value as a percentage for the Deadband now required.
Touch the OK button.
9. The Configure Measurement page is re-displayed with the new Deadband
value inserted.
Touch the OK button to accept the changes.
10. The Home Page is displayed.
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4.6.1 BCD
NOTE. The BCD function is not fitted as standard. When it is ordered and fitted,
the operation of this feature will be described in a separate user guide.
The BCD function is the Binary Coded Decimal Input function. It can be set to On
or Off. When set to on it enables the BCD Input port on the I/O Board in the
Operator Interface.
This user input is a seven-bit wide digital input. The numerical value of the input
fed to this port when enabled allows products to be selected using an external
source. When BCD is set off, the input is disabled.
The setting of the BCD function appears underlined alongside the BCD label.
To change the setting:
1. Touch the BCD setting. This has a toggle action.
2. The possible settings are On and Off. Touch until the setting is as required.
4.6.2 Language
The Language function allows the operator to select the on-screen display language
used to display the text appearing on the OI screen.
The languages installed in the OI will vary according to what was ordered. The
currently selected language appears underlined alongside the Language label.
To change the language to another (if available):
1. Touch the Language setting to display the next language installed.
2. The selected language name will be displayed in place of the previous name. If
only one language has been installed it will remain unchanged. Repeatedly
touch the Language setting until the required language is displayed.
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When another language name is available and is selected, all text on the page
appears immediately in this language. This change will be stored when the OI
next powers up, it will be in this language.
Note. The language used to display data on the SDU is factory set to the language
chosen by the customer at the time of ordering.
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The OI may be set to allow a PC for example, which is connected to one of the
serial ports on the OI, to communicate directly with (1) the Gauge or (2) the
Operator Interface. If GaugeTools were running on the PC for example, you would
set the Serial Link to Gauge.
When you are running the Panel Transfer software, for panel support services, you
would set Serial Link to Operator Interface. The operation of the Panel Transfer
software is described in a separate user guide.
To change the setting:
1. Touch the Serial Link setting. This has a toggle action.
2. Repeatedly touch the current setting until the required setting is displayed.
4.6.4 Buzzer
The current setting of the Buzzer function is underlined alongside the Buzzer label.
This function generates an audible beep each time an on-screen button is received.
This serves to acknowledge a successful button input.
To change the setting:
1. Touch the Buzzer setting. This has a toggle action.
2. The possible settings are On and Off. Touch until the setting is as required.
4.6.5 Passwords
The Passwords feature allows settings in the OI to be protected. Nominated
settings may only be accessed if a valid password is entered when asked for. In this
way only personnel who have been given the password may access a protected
setting in order to make changes.
In this system there are two levels of password and thus two passwords, Password
one and Password two. The passwords may each contain up to 20 characters
selected from any character available on the qwerty keypad presented for password
entry and so may be a combination of capital letters, lowercase letters, numbers,
symbols and spaces.
Table 1 shows the list of functions that may be password-protected. In this
example, the group of personnel given Password one only have access to a
selection of the functions whereas those with Password two have access to all
functions. Those with Password one may be line operators and those with
Password two could be the process engineers for example.
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Password
Function One Two
Password no yes
Configure OI no yes
Gauge Interface yes yes
Trim yes yes
Auto-Trim yes yes
Product Manager yes yes
Edit Product no yes
Analogue Outputs no yes
Diagnostics no yes
BCD Input no yes
Auto-Reference no yes
Configure Display yes yes
Height Set yes yes
Edit Names yes yes
Configure Measurement yes yes
You can enter the Password page to view or make changes if in the example above
you are the holder of Password two.
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Delete CAPS
BCD: Off
Password one enabled: No
Language: English
Password two enabled: Yes
Serial link: Gauge
Buzzer: Off
Password one: 1234
A horizontal line divides the Passwords page. The items below the line show the
current passwords. These are the same for all functions and can be changed as
described below. Above the line are the Password enable settings for the function
name displayed.
The example in Figure 12 shows that the Password page has Password one not
enabled and Password two enabled. This means that the Password page is not
accessible by holders of Password one, but is by holders of Password two.
The enable status of Password one and Password two can be set for each of the
protected functions in the OI. See Table1 for the list of functions that can be
protected. Table 2 summarises the password rules.
Table 2 Password rules
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Passwords Gauge OK
2
Function: Configure
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Passwords Gauge OK
2
Function: Configure
1. Touch the password displayed for the password level you want to change
(Password 2 in this example).
2. The qwerty keyboard is displayed. Enter the new password for Password two.
(e.g. 5 6 7 8). Touch the OK button.
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3. The Passwords page is now displayed with the new password just entered.
The following steps are not illustrated in Figure 15.
4. Repeat from step 1 above to change again or change the other password.
5. Touch the OK button to exit the Passwords page with the new passwords, or
touch the Cancel button to cancel any changes made on the Passwords page
and exit with the previous passwords and settings still current.
6. Touch the Back button to return to the Home Page.
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12.09
Please wait ...
Reading Settings
28.94
c b
7. A qwerty-type keyboard is displayed with this product name in the data entry
line.
(a) Use the keyboard to enter the new product name - Brand X in this example.
(b) When complete touch the OK button.
8. The Select Gauge page is again displayed which now shows the product name
as Brand X. Touch a gauge name.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2
Q W E R T Y U I O P Name: wax
a
Delete CAPS
b b
G a u ge 2 : e x it G au ge 2: ex it
Name : lacquer
a
Span: 1.00 Trim: 5.00
P ro d uc t n a me
Me a su rem e nt na m e
G au ge 1 n a me (po st-d ry e r)
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9. The Edit Settings page is displayed for the selected gauge in the new product.
(a),(b) and (c) Edit the settings for each available channel as required.
(d) When complete touch the OK button.
10. 11. & 12. The Select Gauge page is displayed. Repeat from step 8 until all
gauges in the list have been edited. Touch the OK button to accept the settings.
13. The Product Manager page is displayed. Touch Back to leave the Product
Manager page.
14. The Home Page is displayed.
An alternative method is to copy (see following pages) an existing product that has
settings and gauges similar to those required for the new product, and then edit
these settings as required.
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4 5 6
28.94 1 2 3
0 . +/-
a
Gauge 0 pre-dryer
1 2
Name : lacquer
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3. Update gauge setting is displayed in the Apply Product definition box on the
Product Manager page and awaits your reply.
Touch the OK button to proceed.
- or touch the Cancel button to return to the previous page.
4. The Home Page is displayed. Note that the product name just applied is
displayed and the measurements are for this product.
12.09
Apply Product definition
U pd at e g au g e s e t t in g
28.94
16.52
a
8.87
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C o p y in g . . .
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This naming rule also applies to a copy of the copy. The next generation copy will
be named Copy: Copy: Canstock-01. Products may be renamed to more
manageable and meaningful names as described next.
H om e P a g e Ga u g e O K
1
12.09 a
28.94
Gauge 0 pre-dryer
Gauge 2: exit
a
Gauge 0 pre-dryer
Gauge 2: exit
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12.09
Delete Product
28.94
Delete Product
Ar e yo u s u r e?
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3. ‘Are you sure?’ is displayed and awaits your reply. Touch the OK button to
permanently remove the product from memory.
4. ‘Deleting Record’ is displayed.
5. The product name is no longer in the list of products now displayed on the
Product Manager page.
Note. If at stage 4 you touched Cancel instead, the product would remain in
memory and still be in the list of products on the Product Manager page.
Touch the Back button to exit the Product Manager page and return to the
Home Page.
Note. If you delete a product that is called up on a Configured Display page,
'Product not set' will appear in place of the deleted product name.
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b b
Gauge Interface Gauge OK Sample Gauge OK
3 6
Gauge: pre-dryer
Sample Time: 15 s Delay Time: 0 s
Please wait ...
Channel Reading Average S.D.
lacquer 44.98 0.000 0.000
wax 18.55 0.000 0.000
7. A numeric keypad is displayed. (a) Enter the required delay time in seconds.
(b) Touch the OK button.
8. When the production process is stable and the constituents to be calibrated are
approximately at the target levels, touch the Start button to start sampling.
9. If a delay is set (as shown), ‘Delay Time’ will be displayed and the delay time
will start to count down to 0.
10. 'Initialising' is displayed and then 'Sample Time'. The elapsed sampling time
is displayed until completion of the set sampling time.
Throughout the sample period collect the product from the process line.
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The sampling terminates after the set time, or it may be terminated early by
touching the Stop button, whereupon the averages and standard deviations of
the measurements are displayed.
1 2 3
0 . +/-
a
b
Sample Gauge OK Sample Gauge OK
8 10
Gauge: pre-dryer Gauge: pre-dryer
Sample Time: 15 s Delay Time: 30 s Sample Time: 15 s Delay Time: 30 s
11. Record the displayed values so they may be used with the laboratory
determined values for analysis purposes. (Not illustrated).
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2. The Gauge Interface page displays and lists the connected gauges.
(a) Touch the name of the gauge for which the measurements are to be
trimmed. The selected gauge is highlighted. (b) Touch the Trim button.
3. The screen briefly displays Reading settings (not illustrated) and then displays
the Trim page. This shows the calibration Trim value(s)currently being used
by the gauge for the selected measurement channels in the gauge. Touch the
Trim value of the required measurement.
4. A numeric keypad is displayed for the value to be entered.(a) Use the keypad
to enter the new Trim value.(b) When completed, touch the OK button.
5. The message Updating Trim is displayed and then the Trim page. This page
now contains the trim value just entered.
0 . +/-
b
Gauge Interface Gauge OK Trim Gauge OK
2 5
1 Gauge 0: pre-dryer
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6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other measurement channels in the gauge as
required. Touch the OK button to accept the value(s).
If you do not wish to retain the new Trim values then touch the Cancel button
instead. Reverting Trim will be displayed briefly as the previous Trim values
are reinstated.
7. The Gauge Interface page is displayed. (Not illustrated).
Repeat steps 2 - 5 for other gauges in the list as required.
Touch the Back button to leave the Gauge Interface page and return to the
Home Page.
4.8.4 Auto-Trim
Essentially Auto-Trim is an automatic version of the manual method described
above. The gauge computes an average measurement during a time period set by
the operator, and uses this with the expected average value to calculate a new trim
value and automatically apply this to the measurement.
To complete the procedure you will need to know the measurement value at the
product sample point. This must be typed in during the procedure.
To Auto-Trim a measurement, carry out the following procedure with reference to
Figure 26.
Starting from the Home Page.
1. Touch the Gauge Interface button.
2. The Gauge Interface page is displayed and lists the gauges connected to the
OI. (a) Touch the name of the gauge in the list that you wish to trim using
Auto-Trim. The selected gauge name will be highlighted.
(b) Touch the Trim button.
3. The Trim page is displayed. Note that the Auto-Trim button is currently
disabled.
(a) Touch the channel name to be trimmed. The Auto-Trim button is now
enabled. (b) Touch the Auto-Trim button.
4. The Auto-Trim page is displayed. If required, the Sample Time may be altered
in a similar way to that described in the 'Taking a Sample' procedure (see
page3)
Touch the Auto-Trim value.
5. A numeric keypad is displayed.
(a) Enter the measurement value the gauge should be reading. This is the value
known at the point where the measurement is being made.
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4 5 6a
Canstock-01
wax 1 2 3
pre-dryer
0 . +/-
b
Gauge Interface Gauge OK Auto-Trim Gauge OK
2 6
1 Gauge 0: pre-dryer Gauge: pre-dryer
Channel: lacquer
2 Gauge 1: post-dryer Product: Canstock-01
a
Sample time: 10 s
Autotrim Target Value: 44.90
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6. The Auto-Trim page is re-displayed with the Target value at the value just
entered. Touch the Start button to start the sampling period.
As sampling takes place, a progress bar is displayed that advances while
sampling is being carried out.
7. After this completes, the message ‘Setting Trim’ is displayed briefly.
8. The Trim page is then displayed. The newly computed measurement value is
displayed in the Reading column and should be close to the entered target
value. The trim value calculated to achieve this is displayed in the Trim
column. Repeat steps 3 - 8 for other channels in the gauge as required.
When finished, touch the OK button to permanently update the Trim value(s).
If you do not wish to retain the new Trim values then touch the Cancel button
instead. Reverting Trim will be displayed briefly as the previous Trim values
are reinstated.
9. The Gauge Interface page is displayed. Touch the Back button to leave the
Gauge Interface page. (Not illustrated).
10. The Home Page is displayed. Any newly trimmed measurements displayed
will be calculated using the updated Trim value(s). (Not illustrated).
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Product 2 name
12.09
Channel Low High
Measurement name
lacquer 0.00 100.00
Gauge 0 name
28.94
Product 2 name
Measurement name
Gauge 1 name
b
b
7 8 9 Gauge 1: post-dryer
Gauge 2: exit
4 5 6
1 2 3
0 . +/-
a
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5. The Analogue Outputs page is displayed with the amended Low value. Now
touch the High value.
6. The numeric keypad is again displayed.
(a) Use the keypad to enter the measurement value to correspond with the 20
mA output.
(b) When complete touch the OK button.
7. The Analogue Outputs page is displayed which now contains the Low and
High analogue values just amended. Repeat steps 3 - 6 for other measurements
as required. Touch the OK button to accept the changes.
If you do not wish to retain the new Analogue values, then touch the Cancel
button instead. The previous settings will be reinstated.
8. The Gauge Interface page is displayed. Repeat steps 2 - 7 for measurement
channels in other gauges as required.
Touch the Back button to leave the Gauge Interface page and return to the
Home Page.
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Gauge 1: WO23457
a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Gauge 2: WO23458
q w e r t y u i o p
a s d fag h j k l
z x c v b n m
b b
abc
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Brand X
moisture
Q W E R T Ya U I O P pre-dryer
A S D F G H J K L Brand X
Z X C V B N M silicone-05
pre-dryer
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4. A qwerty-type keyboard is displayed with the current name in the data entry
line.
(a) Use the keyboard to enter the new measurement name.
(b) When complete touch the OK button.
5. The Edit Names page is displayed again. The new measurement name just
entered now appears on this page.
Repeat from step 3 for other measurement names you wish to change.
Touch the gauge name (WO23456).
6. A qwerty-type keyboard is displayed with the current name in the data entry
line.
(a) Use the keyboard to enter the new name of the gauge.
(b) When complete touch the OK button.
7. The Gauge Interface page is displayed. The gauge name is the name just
entered.
Touch the Back button to leave this page.
8. The Home Page now displays with the new measurement and gauge names.
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4. When loaded the Diagnostics page displays diagnostic information about the
gauge selected at step 2a.
The Refresh button may be used to read the data again if required.
5. To view the same information for another gauge in the system, touch the Back
button to return to the Gauge Interface page to repeat the procedure from step
2, or
To exit the gauge diagnostics function, touch the Home button and return to the
Home Page.
Product name
Measurement name
Gauge 1 name
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Q W E R T Y U I O P KEYBOARD
A S D F G H J K L
Z X C V B N M
CURSOR REV CURSOR FWD
STEP BUTTON STEP BUTTON
CANCE BUTTON Delete CAPS OK BUTTON
‘BACK’ DELETE
TO SYMBOLS TO LOWERCASE
KEYBOARD KEYBOARD (TOGGLE ACTION)
SYMBOLS
(FIRST OF 5-SHEETS)
position 1 position 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
( )
! # $ % &
+ , - . / < =
* q w e r t y u
a s d f g h j
i o p
k l
> ? @ \ _ z x c v b n m
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The level displayed as the keyboard opens will be that which was in use when the
OK or Cancel buttons were touched during the last use of the keyboard. The
factory set level is uppercase (CAPS)
The page has the following elements:
• Entry title. Data entry line.
• The data buttons (keyboard).
• The cursor in the data entry line.
• The cursor step buttons (arrows)
• The back-Delete buttons.
• The CAPS button.
• The symbols button (*).
• The OK and Cancel buttons.
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2. Touch the Cursor FWD button to move the cursor one place to the right of its
current position.
3. Touch the Cursor REV button to move the cursor one place to the left of its
current position.
4. The action of each cursor button is cyclic. Figure 32 illustrates how the cursor
moves for each press of the cursor FWD and REV buttons.
5. Touch a keyboard button to insert a character immediately to the left of the
cursor in the data entry line.
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1 2 3
0 . +/- SIGN CHANGE
BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON OK BUTTON
DECIMAL POINT
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name of Manufacturer
Infrared Engineering Limited
Bates Road
Address of Manufacturer MALDON
Essex CM9 5FA
England
Declaration
The above products comply with the requirements of the Low voltage Directive
73/23/EEC as amended and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended, by the
application of the following Transposed Harmonised European Standards.
For EMC
EN61326: 1997 "Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use -
EMC requirements". Including Amendments A1:1998 & A2:2001
For LVD
EN61010-1 (1993) Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use - General requirements.
ATTENTION
The attention of the specifier, installer, or user is drawn to special measures and
limitations to use which must be observed when the product is taken into service to
maintain compliance with the above directives. Details of these special measures and
limitations to use are contained in the product manuals and are available on request.