INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Page 1 of 2 Paladin Transducers

Ref: IW256TD/TF – Rev 5 – Sept 02 Class 0.5 Series 250
Power Factor Transducers
Products Covered Side labels show full connection information and data, including
256-TFT 256-TDS Type No., Range, Voltage, Current, Frequencies, Auxiliary
256-TDT 256-TDB Supply (when required), Class Index and Output.
256-TDA 256-TDE
Setting Up
Introduction The units are adjusted before despatch but, should it be
The power factor transducer measures phase between current necessary to trim the transducer output to suit system
and voltage and gives an output proportional to the power factor. inaccuracy, this may be carried out by adjusting the
Zero and span adjustments are accessible without opening the potentiometers located under the bungs on the front panel. It
unit. should be noted that this might affect the accuracy of the product,
The cases are moulded in a tough flame-retardant thermoplastic resulting in the need for re-calibration.
material.
Typical Applications
Installation For measuring power factor between current and voltage to
Units should be installed in a dry position, not in direct sunlight ensure power factor correction is optimised. For large variations
and where the ambient temperature is reasonably stable and not use the auxiliary powered version. Self-powered units permit
outside the range 0 to 60ºC. Mounting will normally be on a voltage variations upto ± 20%.
vertical surface but other positions will not affect operation.
Vibration should be kept to a minimum, 256 units are designed Operation
for mounting on a 35mm rail to DIN 46277. Alternatively they This model measures the timing difference between the voltage
may be screw fixed. and current waveforms and the internal microcontroller calculates
the corresponding power factor. This method ensures a linear
To mount on a DIN rail, the top edge of the cutout on the back is output suitable for directly driving a digital meter or other linear
hooked over one edge of the rail and bottom edge carrying the indicator, e.g. chart recorder, computer, plc.
release clips clicked into place. Check that the unit is firmly fixed.
Removal or repositioning may be achieved by levering down the Maintenance
release clip and lifting the unit up and off the rail. No routine maintenance is required. Should repair be necessary,
it is recommended that the transducer be returned to the factory
Connection diagrams should be carefully followed to ensure or to the nearest Crompton Instrument Service Centre.
correct polarity and phase rotation. External current and voltage
transformers may be used to extend the range. Connection wires LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE:- This product complies with
should be sized to comply with applicable regulations and codes BSEN61010-1
of practice. These products do not have internal fuses therefore
external fuses must be used for safety protection under fault Warning
conditions. • During normal operation, voltages hazardous to life may be
present at some of the terminals of this unit. Installation and
Earth/Ground Connections servicing should be performed only by qualified, properly
For safety reasons, CT secondary connections should be trained personnel' abiding by local regulations. Ensure all
grounded according to local codes of practice. supplies are de-energised before attempting connection or
other procedures.
Electromagnetic Compatibility • It is recommended adjustments be made with the supplies
This unit has been designed to provide protection against EM de-energised, but if this is not possible, then extreme
(electro-magnetic) interference in line with requirements of EU caution should be exercised.
and other regulations. Precautions necessary to provide proper • Terminals should not be user accessible after installation
operation of this and adjacent equipment will be installation and external installation provisions must be sufficient to
dependent and so the following can only be general guidance:- prevent hazards under fault conditions.
• Avoid routing wiring to this unit alongside cables and
products that are, or could be, a source of interference. Fusing and connections
• The auxiliary supply to the unit should not be subject to This unit must be fitted with external fuses in voltage and
excessive interference. In some cases, a supply line filter auxiliary supply lines. Voltage input lines must be fused with a
may be required. quick blow fuse 1A maximum. Auxiliary supply lines must be
• To protect the product against incorrect operation or fused with a slow blow fuse rated 1A maximum. Choose fuses of
permanent damage, surge transients must be controlled. It a type and with a breaking capacity appropriate to the supply and
is good EMC practice to suppress differential surges to 2kV in accordance with local regulations.
or less at the source. The unit has been designed to
automatically recover from typical transients, however in Screw torque
extreme circumstances it may be necessary to temporarily Main terminal screws should be tightened to 1.35Nm or 1.0 ft/lbf
disconnect the auxiliary supply for a period of greater than 5 only. Detachable terminal connector screws should be tightened
seconds to restore correct operation. to 0.9Nm or 0.7 ft/lbf only. Where fitted, terminal covers are held
• Screened communication and small signal leads are in place by miniature self tapping screws into plastic. These
recommended and may be required. These and other screws should be tightened by hand only, sufficiently to secure
connecting leads may require the fitting of RF suppression the terminal cover and prevent it vibrating.
components, such as ferrite absorbers, line filters etc., if RF
fields cause problems.
It is good practice to install sensitive electronic instruments that
are performing critical functions in EMC enclosures that protect
against electrical interference causing a disturbance in function.
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Ref: IW256TD/TF – Rev 5 – Sept 02 Class 0.5 Series 250

Connections
Type 256-TDT Type 256-TFT
3 Ø 3/4W, balanced load, Power Factor, with an 3 Ø 3/4W, balanced load, Power Factor
output for a digital indicator

15 16

Type 256-TDA/TDC/TDS Type 256-TDB-TDE

4 Quadrant. Single Phase Power Factor with 4 Quadrant. 3 Phase 3/4 Wire Balanced Load, Power Factor
an output for a Digital Indicator with an output for a digital indicator

Dimensions

Release Clip
Note: Model 256 case is fitted with two release clips

The Information contained in these installation instructions is for use only by installers trained to make electrical power installations and is intended to describe the
correct method of installation for this product. However, Tyco Electronics has no control over the field conditions, which influence product installation.
It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the installation method in the user's field conditions. Tyco Electronics' only obligations are those in Tyco
Electronics' standard Conditions of Sale for this product and in no case will Tyco Electronics be liable for any other incidental, indirect or consequential damages
arising from the use or misuse of the products. Crompton is a trademark.

Tyco Electronics UK Limited

Crompton Instruments
Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3AH, UK
Phone: +44 1376 509 509 Fax: +44 1376 509 511 [Link]
 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Ref: IW256TPB/B/S/T – Rev 7 – Sept 02 Class 0.5 Series 250
Phase Angle
Products Covered be installation dependent and so the following can only be
256-TPA - Phase Angle Single Phase 180º - 0 - 180º general guidance:-
256-TPB - Phase Angle 3 Phase 180º - 0 - 180º • Avoid routing wiring to this unit alongside cables and
256-TPT - Phase Angle 3 Phase 0.5 - 1 - 0.5 products that are, or could be, a source of interference.
or 0.2 - 1 - 0.8 • The auxiliary supply to the unit should not be subject to
256-TPS - Phase Angle Single Phase 0.5 - 1 - 0.5 excessive interference. In some cases, a supply line
or 0.2 - 1 - 0.8 filter may be required.
• To protect the product against incorrect operation or
Introduction permanent damage, surge transients must be
The phase angle transducer measures the phase angle controlled. It is good EMC practice to suppress
between current and voltage and gives an output differential surges to 2kV or less at the source. The
proportional to the phase angle. Zero and span adjustments unit has been designed to automatically recover from
are accessible without opening the unit. typical transients, however in extreme circumstances it
The cases may be DIN rail mounted or screw fixed. may be necessary to temporarily disconnect the
auxiliary supply for a period of greater than 5 seconds
Installation to restore correct operation.
Units should be installed in a dry position, not in direct • Screened communication and small signal leads are
sunlight and where the ambient temperature is reasonably recommended and may be required. These and other
stable and not outside the range 0 to 60ºC. Mounting will connecting leads may require the fitting of RF
normally be on a vertical surface but other positions will not suppression components, such as ferrite absorbers,
affect operation. Vibration should be kept to a minimum, line filters etc., if RF fields cause problems.
These units are designed for mounting on a 35mm rail to • It is good practice to install sensitive electronic
DIN 46277. Alternatively, they may be screw fixed. instruments that are performing critical functions in
EMC enclosures that protect against electrical
To mount on a DIN rail, the top edge of the cutout on the interference causing a disturbance in function.
back is hooked over one edge of the rail and bottom edge
carrying the release clips clicked into place. Check that the For assistance on protection requirements please contact
unit is firmly fixed. Removal or repositioning may be your local sales office.
achieved by levering down the release clip and lifting the
unit up and off the rail. Commissioning
Connection diagrams should be carefully followed to ensure The units are calibrated at the factory for full accuracy. No
correct polarity and phase rotation. External current and further adjustments are required. Zero and span adjustment
voltage transformers may be used to extend the range. where provided are under the bungs on the front panel.
Connection wires should be sized to comply with applicable Trimming these will degrade the accuracy of this transducer,
regulations and codes of practice. These products do not but may be used to compensate for local conditions.
have internal fuses therefore external fuses must be used
for safety protection under fault conditions. Typical Applications
For measuring phase angle between current and voltage to
Fusing and connections ensure power factor correction is optimised. For large
• This unit must be fitted with external fuses in voltage variations use the auxiliary powered version. Self-powered
and auxiliary supply lines. units permit voltage variations upto ±20%.
• Voltage input lines must be fused with a quick blow
fuse 1A maximum. Operation
• Auxiliary supply lines must be fused with a slow blow For use on most single phase balanced systems, this unit
fuse rated 1A maximum. measures phase angle and provides milliamp output
• Choose fuses of a type and with a breaking capacity proportional to angle. Current and voltage inputs are fed to
appropriate to the supply and in accordance with local separate zero crossing detectors and resultant pulses are
regulations. fed to bistable comparator. The output from this is filtered
and then amplified to give a dc output directly proportional to
Screw torque the phase angle.
Main terminal screws should be tightened to 1.35Nm or 1.0
ft/lbf only. Detachable terminal connector screws should be Low Voltage Directive:- This product complies with
tightened to 0.9Nm or 0.7 ft/lbf only. Where fitted, terminal BSEN61010-1.
covers are held in place by miniature self tapping screws
into plastic. These screws should be tightened by hand Warning
only, sufficiently to secure the terminal cover and prevent it • During normal operation, voltages hazardous to life
vibrating. may be present at some of the terminals of this unit.
Installation and servicing should be performed only
Electromagnetic Compatibility by qualified, properly trained personnel' abiding by
This unit has been designed to provide protection against local regulations. Ensure all supplies are de-
EM (electro-magnetic) interference in line with requirements
energised before attempting connection or other
of EU and other regulations. Precautions necessary to
procedures.
provide proper operation of this and adjacent equipment will
 Page 2 of 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ref: IW256TPB/B/S/T – Rev 7 – Sept 02 Paladin Transducers
Class 0.5 Series 250
Phase Angle

Connection diagrams

• It is recommended adjustments be made with the 256TPA/TPS

supplies de-energised, but if this is not possible, Phase angle single phase
then extreme caution should be exercised.
• Terminals should not be user accessible after 15 16
installation and external installation provisions must
be sufficient to prevent hazards under fault
conditions.

Maintenance
No routine maintenance is required. Should repair be
necessary it is recommended that the transducer be
returned to the factory or to the nearest Crompton
Instrument Service Centre.
256TPB
Conversion to P.F. Phase angle 3 phase
The transducer output, if displayed on an analog meter,
produces an inconvenient non-linear scale. Computer 15 16
users may find the need for a linearising program. Other
transducers are available from Crompton Instruments
with a linearised output if required.

256TPT
Phase Angle 3 Phase

The Information contained in these installation instructions is for use only by installers trained to make electrical power installations and is intended to describe the
correct method of installation for this product. However, Tyco Electronics has no control over the field conditions, which influence product installation.
It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the installation method in the user's field conditions. Tyco Electronics' only obligations are those in Tyco
Electronics' standard Conditions of Sale for this product and in no case will Tyco Electronics be liable for any other incidental, indirect or consequential damages
arising from the use or misuse of the products. Crompton is a trademark.

Tyco Electronics UK Limited

Crompton Instruments
Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3AH, UK
Phone: +44 1376 509 509 Fax: +44 1376 509 511 [Link]
 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Ref: IW250T – Revision 6 – Sept 02 Class 0.5 250 Series
Models Covered Voltage and Current 3 in 1
256-TAL 256-TVL
256-TAR 256-TVR • The auxiliary supply to the unit should not be
256-TAS 256-TVS subject to excessive interference. In some cases,
a supply line filter may be required.
Introduction • To protect the product against incorrect operation
Paladin Transducers give a dc output proportional to or permanent damage, surge transients must be
the input. Zero and span adjustments are accessible controlled. It is good EMC practice to suppress
without opening the transducer. differential surges to 2kV or less at the source.
The unit has been designed to automatically
Warning recover from typical transients, however in extreme
• During normal operation, voltages hazardous to life circumstances it may be necessary to temporarily
may be present at some of the terminals of this disconnect the auxiliary supply for a period of
unit. Installation and servicing should be greater than 5 seconds to restore correct
performed only by qualified, properly trained operation.
personnel' abiding by local regulations. Ensure all • Screened communication and small signal leads
supplies are de-energised before attempting are recommended and may be required. These
connection or other procedures. and other connecting leads may require the fitting
• It is recommended adjustments be made with the of RF suppression components, such as ferrite
supplies de-energised, but if this is not possible, absorbers, line filters etc., if RF fields cause
then extreme caution should be exercised. problems.
• Terminals should not be user accessible after • It is good practice to install sensitive electronic
installation and external installation provisions must instruments that are performing critical functions in
be sufficient to prevent hazards under fault EMC enclosures that protect against electrical
conditions. interference causing a disturbance in function.

Installation Fusing and connections

The Transducer should be installed in a dry position, • This unit must be fitted with external fuses in voltage
not in direct sunlight and where the ambient and auxiliary supply lines.
temperature is reasonably stable and will not be outside • Voltage input lines must be fused with a quick blow
the range 0 to 60 degrees Celsius. Mounting will fuse 1A maximum.
normally be on a vertical surface but other positions will • Auxiliary supply lines must be fused with a slow
not affect the operation. Vibration should be kept to a blow fuse rated 1A maximum.
minimum. The Transducers are designed for mounting • Choose fuses of a type and with a breaking capacity
on a 35mm rail to DIN 46277. Alternatively they may appropriate to the supply and in accordance with
be screw fixed to mount a Transducer on a DIN rail; the local regulations.
top edge of the cutout on the back is hooked over one
edge of the rail and bottom edge carrying the release Screw torque
clip clicked into place. Check that the unit is firmly Main terminal screws should be tightened to 1.35Nm or
fixed. Removal or repositioning may be achieved by 1.0 ft/lbf only. Detachable terminal connector screws
levering down the release clip and lifting the unit up and should be tightened to 0.9Nm or 0.7 ft/lbf only. Where
off the rail. fitted, terminal covers are held in place by miniature self
Connection diagrams should be carefully followed to tapping screws into plastic. These screws should be
ensure correct polarity and phase rotation where tightened by hand only, sufficiently to secure the
applicable. External current or voltage transformers terminal cover and prevent it vibrating.
may be used to extend the range. Connection wires
should be sized to comply with applicable regulations Commissioning
and codes of practice. These products do not have The units are calibrated at the factory for full accuracy.
internal fuses therefore external fuses must be used for No further adjustments are required. Zero and span
safety protection under fault conditions. adjustment where provided are under the bungs on the
Side labels show full connection information and data. front panel. Trimming these will degrade the accuracy
of this transducer, but may be used to compensate for
Electromagnetic Compatibility local condiitions.
This unit has been designed to provide protection
against EM (electro-magnetic) interference in line with
requirements of EU and other regulations. Precautions
necessary to provide proper operation of this and
adjjacent equipment will be installation dependent and
so the following can only be general guidance:-
• Avoid routing wiring to this unit alongside cables
and products that are, or could be, a source of
interference.
 Page 2 of 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ref: IW250T – Revision 6 – Sept 02 Paladin Transducers
Class 0.5 250 Series
Voltage and Current

Typical Applications
Switchboards, distribution panels, control panels, SCADA
systems, local and remote monitoring. The product housing is
industry standard.

Maintenance
No routine maintenance is required. Should repair be
necessary it is recommended that the transducer be returned
to the factory or to the nearest Crompton Instruments Service
Centre.

Type 256-TAL, TAR, TAS

3 ø Current, 3 Outputs

Type 256-TVL, TVR, TVS

3 ø 3 W Voltage, 3 Outputs

The Information contained in these installation instructions is for use only by installers trained to make electrical power installations and is intended to describe the
correct method of installation for this product. However, Tyco Electronics has no control over the field conditions, which influence product installation.
It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the installation method in the user's field conditions. Tyco Electronics' only obligations are those in Tyco
Electronics' standard Conditions of Sale for this product and in no case will Tyco Electronics be liable for any other incidental, indirect or consequential damages
arising from the use or misuse of the products. Crompton is a trademark.

Tyco Electronics UK Limited

Crompton Instruments
Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3AH, UK
Phone: +44 1376 509 509 Fax: +44 1376 509 511 [Link]
 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Paladin Transducers
Page 1 of 2 Class 0.5 Series 250
Ref: IW253TIK – Rev 5 –Sept 02 Linear Integrator
Pulsed Output Transducer
Product Covered
253-TIK Typical Applications
The unit will find application in conjunction with a watt
Introduction transducer where it is required to monitor auxiliary power
The Transducer Indicator derives its input from a d.c. milliamp being generated and fed in to the normal supply system to
signal that might be typically produced by a Watt transducer, extend its capacity or in import/export systems between
such as the Crompton “Paladin” 256-TW. supply sources.
Output of input current versus time is given by the number of
contact closures of the in-built relay which may be varied over a Operation
10,000 to 100/hr range to suit the application. This is normally The signal input current is converted to a high frequency
set in the factory. pulse train by a voltage to frequency converter IC. To reduce
this high frequency to the required low frequency output pulse
Installation rate, a binary counter is employed. The division ratio is set
Units should be installed in a dry position, not in direct sunlight by a series of links. To provide the relay with a constant
and where the ambient temperature is reasonably stable and will width drive pulse, a monostable multivibrator is used.
not be outside the range 0 - 60°C during operation. Mounting
will normally be on a vertical surface but other positions will not Setting Up
affect operation. Vibration should be kept to a minimum. 253 Units are adjusted before despatch and therefore no
units are designed for mounting on DIN rail. They may also be adjustments are normally required.
screw fixed using an adaptor. To mount on a Din rail, to top
edge of the cutout on the back is hooked over one edge of the Maintenance
rail and the bottom edge carrying the release clip clicked in to Unless a fault develops the unit requires little attention.
place. Check that the unit is firmly fixed. Removal or During routine servicing and inspection of the associated
repositioning may be achieved by levering down the release clip equipment, the device should be inspected to normal
and lifting the unit up and off the rail. Connection wires should standards for this class of equipment. For example, remove
be sized to comply with application regulations or code of accumulations of dust and check connections for tightness
practice. and corrosion.
In the event of a repair being necessary, it is recommended
The products do not have internal fuses therefore external fuses that the instrument is returned to the factory or to the nearest
must be used for safety protection under fault conditions. Crompton Instruments Service
Centre. Should repair be attempted then replacement
Electromagnetic Compatibility components must be of the same type, rating and tolerance
This unit has been designed to provide protection against EM as those used in the original circuit. With any
(electro-magnetic) interference in line with requirements of enquiry please quote the full model number found on the
EU and other regulations. Precautions necessary to provide nameplate. The unit must be recalibrated after repair.
proper operation of this and adjacent equipment will be
installation dependent and so the following can only be Fusing and connections
general guidance:- This unit must be fitted with external fuses in voltage and
• Avoid routing wiring to this unit alongside cables and auxiliary supply lines. Voltage input lines must be fused with
products that are, or could be, a source of interference. a quick blow fuse 1A maximum. Auxiliary supply lines must
• The auxiliary supply to the unit should not be subject to be fused with a slow blow fuse rated 1A maximum. Choose
excessive interference. In some cases, a supply line fuses of a type and with a breaking capacity appropriate to
filter may be required. the supply and in accordance with local regulations.
• To protect the product against incorrect operation or
permanent damage, surge transients must be controlled. Warning
It is good EMC practice to suppress differential surges to • During normal operation, voltages hazardous to life may
2kV or less at the source. The unit has been designed be present at some of the terminals of this unit.
to automatically recover from typical transients, however Installation and servicing should be performed only by
in extreme circumstances it may be necessary to qualified, properly trained personnel' abiding by local
temporarily disconnect the auxiliary supply for a period regulations. Ensure all supplies are de-energised before
of greater than 5 seconds to restore correct operation. attempting connection or other procedures.
• Screened communication and small signal leads are • It is recommended adjustments be made with the
recommended and may be required. These and other supplies de-energised, but if this is not possible, then
connecting leads may require the fitting of RF extreme caution should be exercised.
suppression components, such as ferrite absorbers, line • Terminals should not be user accessible after installation
filters etc., if RF fields cause problems. and external installation provisions must be sufficient to
prevent hazards under fault conditions.
It is good practice to install sensitive electronic instruments
that are performing critical functions in EMC enclosures that Screw torque
protect against electrical interference causing a disturbance Main terminal screws should be tightened to 1.35Nm or 1.0
in function. ft/lbf only. Detachable terminal connector screws should be
tightened to 0.9Nm or 0.7 ft/lbf only. Where fitted, terminal
covers are held in place by miniature self tapping screws into
plastic. These screws should be tightened by hand only,
sufficiently to secure the terminal cover and prevent it
vibrating.
 Page 2 of 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ref: IW253TIK – Rev 5 – Sept 02 Paladin Transducer
Class 0.5 250 Series
Linear Integrator Pulsed Output Transducer

Dimensions

LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE:- This product

complies with BSEN61010-1
Release Clip
This product is manufactured by Crompton
Connection Diagram Instruments, Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex.
England CM8 3AH. Telephone +44 (0) 1376
509509, Fax: +44 (0) 1376 509511.

The Information contained in these installation instructions is for use only by installers trained to make electrical power installations and is intended to describe the
correct method of installation for this product. However, Tyco Electronics has no control over the field conditions, which influence product installation.
It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the installation method in the user's field conditions. Tyco Electronics' only obligations are those in Tyco
Electronics' standard Conditions of Sale for this product and in no case will Tyco Electronics be liable for any other incidental, indirect or consequential damages
arising from the use or misuse of the products. Crompton is a trademark.

Tyco Electronics UK Limited

Crompton Instruments
Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3AH, UK
Phone: +44 1376 509 509 Fax: +44 1376 509 511 [Link]
 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Page 1 of 2 Paladin Transducers Class 0.5

Ref: IW256TZ – Rev 1 – Nov 04 250 Series - Watt, VAr, VA, Amps and
DC Transducers
Products Covered Electromagnetic Compatibility
256-TAB, 256-TT*, 256-TW*, 256-TX*, 256-TY* This unit has been designed to provide protection against EM
* = Any letter or number (electro-magnetic) interference in line with requirements of EU and
other regulations. Precautions necessary to provide proper
Introduction operation of this and adjacent equipment will be installation
Paladin Transducers give a dc output proportional to the input. dependent and so the following can only be general guidance:-
Zero and span adjustments are accessible without opening the • Avoid routing wiring to this unit alongside cables and products
transducer. The cases are moulded in a tough flame retardant that are, or could be, a source of interference.
material. • The auxiliary supply to the unit should not be subject to
excessive interference. In some cases, a supply line filter
Installation may be required.
The Transducer should be installed in a dry position, not in • To protect the product against incorrect operation or
direct sunlight and where the ambient temperature is reasonably permanent damage, surge transients must be controlled. It is
stable and will not be outside the range 0-60°C. Mounting will good EMC practice to suppress differential surges to 2kV or
normally be on a vertical surface but other positions will not less at the source. The unit has been designed to
affect the operation and vibration should be kept to a minimum. automatically recover from typical transients, however in
The Transducers are designed for mounting on a 35mm rail to extreme circumstances it may be necessary to temporarily
DIN 46277. Alternatively they may be screw fixed. To mount a disconnect the auxiliary supply for a period of greater than 5
Transducer on a DIN rail, the top edge of the cut-out on the back seconds to restore correct operation.
is hooked over one edge of the rail and the bottom edge § Screened communication and small signal leads are
carrying the release clip clicked into place. Check that the unit recommended and may be required. These and other
is firmly fixed. Removal or repositioning may be achieved by connecting leads may require the fitting of RF suppression
levering down the release clip and lifting the unit up and off the components, such as ferrite absorbers, line filters etc., if RF
rail. Connection diagrams should be carefully followed to ensure fields cause problems.
correct polarity and phase rotation. External current and voltage § It is good practice to install sensitive electronic instruments
transformers may be used to extend the range. Current that are performing critical functions in EMC enclosures that
Transformers must be used with models 256-TWG, 256-TWH, protect against electrical interference causing a disturbance in
256-TWN. These products do not have internal fuses therefore; function.
external fuses must be used for safety protection under fault
conditions. Side labels show full connection information and Warning
data. • During normal operation, voltages hazardous to life may be
present at some of the terminals of this unit. Installation and
Commissioning servicing should be performed only by qualified, properly
The units are calibrated at the factory for full accuracy. No trained personnel' abiding by local regulations. Ensure all
further adjustments are required. Zero and span adjustment supplies are de-energised before attempting connection or
where provided are under the bungs on the front panel. other procedures.
Trimming these will degrade the accuracy of this transducer, but • It is recommended adjustments be made with the supplies de-
may be used to compensate for local conditions. energised, but if this is not possible, then extreme caution
should be exercised.
Screw Torque Terminals should not be user accessible after installation and
Main terminal screws should be tightened to 1.35Nm or 1.0 ft/lbf external installation provisions must be sufficient to prevent
only. Detachable terminal connector screws should be hazards under fault conditions.
tightened to 0.9Nm or 0.7 ft/lbf only. Where fitted, terminal
covers are held in place by miniature self tapping screws into Model 256
plastic. These screws should be tightened by hand only,
sufficiently to secure the terminal cover and prevent it vibrating.

Fusing and Connections

This unit must be fitted with external fuses in voltage and
auxiliary supply lines. Voltage input lines must be fused with a
quick blow fuse 1A maximum. Auxiliary supply lines must be
fused with a slow blow fuse rated 1A maximum. Choose fuses
of a type and with a breaking capacity appropriate to the supply
and in accordance with local regulations. Model 256
Maintenance 150 135
5.9” 5.31”
No routine maintenance is required. Should repair be necessary
it is recommended that the transducer be returned to the factory
or to the nearest Crompton Instruments Service Centre.

Low Voltage Directive

This product complies with BSEN61010-1
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Ref: IW256TZ – Rev 1 – Nov 04 Paladin Transducers
Class 0.5 250 Series

256-TAB 256-TAB 256-TT*

DC current, Voltage or thermocouple

256-TWG 256-TWL 256-TWM, 256-TXM, 256-TYM

256-TWH, 256-TXH, 256-TYH 256-TXJ 256-TXN

256-TWJ, 256-TYJ 256-TWN, 256-TXP, 256-TYN 256-TWK, 256-TXK, 256-TYK

256-TWR 256-TWE, 256-TXG, 256-TYG 256-TWS

This product is manufactured by Crompton Instruments, Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex. England CM8 3AH.
Telephone +44 (0) 1376 509509, Fax: +44 (0) 1376 509511.

The Information contained in these installation instructions is for use only by installers trained to make electrical power installations and is intended to describe the
correct method of installation for this product. However, Tyco Electronics has no control over the field conditions, which influence product installation.
It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the installation method in the user's field conditions. Tyco Electronics' only obligations are those in Tyco
Electronics' standard Conditions of Sale for this product and in no case will Tyco Electronics be liable for any other incidental, indirect or consequential damages
arising from the use or misuse of the products. Crompton is a trademark.

Tyco Electronics UK Limited

Crompton Instruments
Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3AH, UK
Phone: +44 1376 509 509 Fax: +44 1376 509 511 [Link]
 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Ref: IW256NA – Rev 5 oct 03 250 Series - Watt, VA, Var, Volts,
Products Covered Amps, Frequency, Integrating &
D.C. Transducers
256-TW*U, 256-TX*U, 256-TY*U
253-TA*U, 253-TV*U, 253-TZU
256-TT*U, controlled. It is good EMC practice to suppress
* = Any letter or number differential surges to 2kV or less at the source. The
unit has been designed to automatically recover from
Introduction typical transients, however in extreme circumstances
Paladin Transducers give a dc output proportional it may be necessary to temporarily disconnect the
to the input. Zero and span adjustments are auxiliary supply for a period of greater than 5
accessible without opening the transducer. seconds to restore correct operation.
The cases are moulded in a tough flame retardant § Screened communication and small signal leads are
material. recommended and may be required. These and
other connecting leads may require the fitting of RF
Installation suppression components, such as ferrite absorbers,
The Transducer should be installed in a dry position, not line filters etc., if RF fields cause problems.
in direct sunlight and where the ambient temperature is § It is good practice to install sensitive electronic
reasonably stable and will not be outside the range 0- instruments that are performing critical functions in
60°C. Mounting will normally be on a vertical surface EMC enclosures that protect against electrical
but other positions will not affect the operation and interference causing a disturbance in function.
vibration should be kept to a minimum. The
Transducers are designed for mounting on a 35mm rail Commissioning
to DIN 46277. Alternatively they may be screw fixed. To The units are calibrated at the factory for full accuracy.
mount a Transducer on a DIN rail, the top edge of the No further adjustments are required. Zero and span
cut-out on the back is hooked over one edge of the rail adjustment where provided are under the bungs on the
and the bottom edge carrying the release clip clicked front panel. Trimming these will degrade the accuracy
into place. Check that the unit is firmly fixed. Removal of this transducer, but may be used to compensate for
or repositioning may be achieved by levering down the local conditions.
release clip and lifting the unit up and off the rail.
Connection diagrams should be carefully followed to Maintenance
ensure correct polarity and phase rotation. External No routine maintenance is required. Should repair be
current and voltage transformers may be used to extend necessary it is recommended that the transducer be
the range. Current Transformers must be used with returned to the factory or to the nearest Crompton
models 256-TWG, 256-TWH, 256-TWN. These products Instruments Service Centre.
do not have internal fuses therefore; external fuses
must be used for safety protection under fault Screw torque
conditions. Side labels show full connection information Main terminal screws should be tightened to 1.35Nm or
and data. 1.0 ft/lbf only. Detachable terminal connector screws
should be tightened to 0.9Nm or 0.7 ft/lbf only. Where
Fusing and connections fitted, terminal covers are held in place by miniature self
This unit must be fitted with external fuses in voltage tapping screws into plastic. These screws should be
and auxiliary supply lines. Voltage input lines must be tightened by hand only, sufficiently to secure the
fused with a quick blow fuse 1A maximum. Auxiliary terminal cover and prevent it vibrating.
supply lines must be fused with a slow blow fuse rated
1A maximum. Choose fuses of a type and with a Low Voltage Directive:- This product complies with
breaking capacity appropriate to the supply and in BSEN61010-1
accordance with local regulations.
Warning
Electromagnetic Compatibility • During normal operation, voltages hazardous to life
This unit has been designed to provide protection may be present at some of the terminals of this unit.
against EM (electro-magnetic) interference in line with Installation and servicing should be performed only
requirements of EU and other regulations. Precautions by qualified, properly trained personnel' abiding by
necessary to provide proper operation of this and local regulations. Ensure all supplies are de-
adjacent equipment will be installation dependent and energised before attempting connection or other
so the following can only be general guidance:- procedures.
• Avoid routing wiring to this unit alongside cables • It is recommended adjustments be made with the
and products that are, or could be, a source of supplies de-energised, but if this is not possible,
interference. then extreme caution should be exercised.
• The auxiliary supply to the unit should not be • Terminals should not be user accessible after
subject to excessive interference. In some cases, a installation and external installation provisions must
supply line filter may be required. be sufficient to prevent hazards under fault
• To protect the product against incorrect operation or conditions.
permanent damage, surge transients must be
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Ref: IW256NA – Rev 5 – Oct 03 Paladin Transducers
Class 0.2 250 Series
Connection Diagrams
1) When no terminal screws are fitted to terminals 13 and 14 2) Point(s) indicated to be grounded - if no other point(s) in
the transducer application /characteristics do not the CT and/or PT secondary circuit(s) are grounded.
necessitate the use of a separate auxiliary supply 3) Three phase hook-ups necessitate phase sequence 1-2-3

Fig No:1 Fig No:2

WATTS- 256-TWKU Single Phase 2 wire WATTS - 256-TWKU Q8 FA Single Phase 3 wire
VARS- 256-TXKU Single Phase 2 wire VARS - 256-TXKU Q8 FA Single Phase 3 wire
VA - 256-TYKU Single Phase 2 wire VA - type 256-TYKU (single phase, 3 wire single element)

Fig No:3 Fig No:4

WATTS - types 256-TWNU (3 phase, 4 wire 3 CT's WATTS - 256-TWMU 3 phase 3 wire unbalanced
3WYE/WYE pts, 2 ½ element) VARS - 256 TXNU 3 phase 3 wire unbalanced
VARS - 256-TXMU 3 phase 4 wire unbalanced VA - 256-TYMU 3 Phase 3 wire bal or unbalanced

Fig No: 5 Fig No: 6

WATTS -256 TWNU 3 phase 4 wire unbalanced AC AMPERES - 253-TAAU Average sensing input milliamps output
VA –256 TYNU 3 phase 4 wire bal or unbalanced AC AMPERES - 253-TALU Average sensing input 4/20 milliamps o/p
AC AMPERES - 243-TARU RMS sensing input any standard output
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Ref: IW256NA – Rev 5 – Oct 03 Paladin Transducers
Class 0.2 250 Series

Connection Diagrams (continued)

Fig No: 7 Fig No: 8

AC VOLTS - 253-TVAU Average sensing input milliamps output DC INPUT/DC OUTPUT -
AC VOLTS - 253-TVLU Average sensing input 4/20 milliamps o/p DC INPUT/DC OUTPUT - 256-TTAU DC Current input
AC VOLTS - 253-TVRU RMS sensing input any standard output DC INPUT/DC OUTPUT - 256-TTVU DC Voltage input
AC VOLTS - 253-TVZU Suppressed zero and standard output DC INPUT/DC OUTPUT - 256-TTMU DC mV input
FREQUENCY - 253-THZU Frequency DC INPUT/DC OUTPUT - 256-TTFU Thermocouple -Fe/Const
DC INPUT/DC OUTPUT - 256-TTNU Thermocouple - Ni Cr5/NiAi
DC INPUT/DC OUTPUT - 256-TTPU Thermocouple - Pt)

Fig No: 9 Dimensions

INTEGRATING AC AMPERES - 253-TAPU Time delay 8 minutes Model A B No. of release clips
INTEGRATING AC AMPERES - 253-TAMU Time delay 15 minute 253 75 60 1
INTEGRATING AC AMPERES - 253-TANU Time delay 30 minutes 256 150 135 2

The Information contained in these installation instructions is for use only by installers trained to make electrical power installations and is intended to describe the
correct method of installation for this product. However, Tyco Electronics has no control over the field conditions, which influence product installation.
It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the installation method in the user's field conditions. Tyco Electronics' only obligations are those in Tyco
Electronics' standard Conditions of Sale for this product and in no case will Tyco Electronics be liable for any other incidental, indirect or consequential damages
arising from the use or misuse of the products. Crompton is a trademark.

Tyco Electronics UK Limited

Crompton Instruments
Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3AH, UK
Phone: +44 1376 509 509 Fax: +44 1376 509 511 [Link]
 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Page 1 of 2 Paladin Transducers

Ref: IW250TX253 – Rev 7 – Oct 03 Class 0.5 250 Series
Current, Voltage, Frequency, Resistance
Products Covered
253-TAA 253-TRR 253-TAL 253-TRT & Integrating Demand
253-TAM 253-TVA 253-TAN 253-TVL • Avoid routing wiring to this unit alongside cables and
253-TAP 253-TVR 253-THZ 253-TVZ products that are, or could be, a source of interference.
253-TDN 253-TAR 253-TDM 253-TDP • The auxiliary supply to the unit should not be subject to
253-TRP excessive interference. In some cases, a supply line filter
may be required.
Introduction • To protect the product against incorrect operation or
Paladin Transducers give a dc output proportional to the input. permanent damage, surge transients must be controlled. It
Zero and span adjustments are accessible without opening the is good EMC practice to suppress differential surges to
transducer. The cases are moulded in a tough flame-retardant 2kV or less at the source. The unit has been designed to
material. automatically recover from typical transients, however in
extreme circumstances it may be necessary to temporarily
Installation disconnect the auxiliary supply for a period of greater than
The Transducer should be installed in a dry position, not in 5 seconds to restore correct operation.
direct sunlight and where the ambient temperature is • Screened communication and small signal leads are
reasonably stable and will not be outside the range 0 to 60 recommended and may be required. These and other
degrees Celsius. Mounting will normally be on a vertical connecting leads may require the fitting of RF suppression
surface but other positions will not affect the operation and components, such as ferrite absorbers, line filters etc., if
vibration should be kept to a minimum. The Transducers are RF fields cause problems.
designed for mounting on a 35mm rail to DIN 46277. It is good practice to install sensitive electronic instruments
Alternatively they may be screw fixed. that are performing critical functions in EMC enclosures
that protect against electrical interference causing a
To mount a Transducer on a DIN rail, the top edge of the cut- disturbance in function.
out on the back is hooked over one edge of the rail and bottom For assistance on protection requirements please contact your
edge carrying the release clip clicked into place. Check that the local sales office.
unit is firmly fixed. Removal or repositioning may be achieved
by levering down the release clip and lifting the unit up and off Low Voltage Directive:- This product complies with BS EN
the rail. 61010-1.

Connection diagrams should be carefully followed to ensure

correct polarity and phase rotation where applicable. External Warning
voltage transformers may be used to extend the range. • During normal operation, voltages hazardous to life may be
Connection wires should be sized to comply with applicable present at some of the terminals of this unit. Installation and
regulations and codes of practice. These products do not have servicing should be performed only by qualified, properly trained
internal fuses therefore external fuses must be used for safety personnel' abiding by local regulations. Ensure all supplies are
protection under fault conditions. de-energised before attempting connection or other procedures.
• It is recommended adjustments be made with the supplies de-
Earth/Ground Connections energised, but if this is not possible, then extreme caution should
For safety reasons, CT secondary connections should be be exercised.
grounded according to local codes of practice. • Terminals should not be user accessible after installation and
Side labels show full connection information and data. external installation provisions must be sufficient to prevent
hazards under fault conditions.
Commissioning
The units are calibrated at the factory for full accuracy. No • This unit is not intended to function as part of a system providing
further adjustments are required. Zero and span adjustment the sole means of fault protection - good engineering practice
where provided are under the bungs on the front panel. dictates that any critical function be protected by at least two
Resetting these will degrade the accuracy of this transducer, independent and diverse means.
but may be used to compensate for system errors etc. typically • Never open circuit the secondary winding of an energised current
10% of the span of the control concerned. transformer.
Dimensions
Fusing and connections
1. This unit must be fitted with external fuses in voltage and
auxiliary supply lines.
2. Voltage input lines must be fused with a quick blow fuse
1A maximum.
3. Auxiliary supply lines must be fused with a slow blow fuse
rated 1A maximum.
4. Choose fuses of a type and with a breaking capacity
appropriate to the supply and in accordance with local
regulations.
5. Where fitted, CT secondaries must be grounded in
accordance with local regulations.

Electromagnetic Compatibility
This unit has been designed to provide protection against EM
(electro-magnetic) interference in line with requirements of EU
and other regulations. Precautions necessary to provide proper
operation of this and adjacent equipment will be installation
dependent and so the following can only be general guidance:-
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Ref: IW250TX253– Rev 7 – Oct 03 Paladin Transducers
Class 0.5 250 Series

253-TAA 253-TAL
Current Average Live Zero Current
Sensing
253-TAR
RMS Current

253-TAM 253-TDP
253-TAN 253-TDM
253-TAP 253-TDN
Integrating AC Integrating DC
Current Current

253-TVA 253-TVL
Voltage Average Live Zero Voltage
Sensing 253-TVR
RMS Voltage

256-TWS 253-TVZ
3 Phase 3 Wire Suppressed Zero
Balanced Load Voltage
253-THZ
Frequency

253-TRR 253-TRP/TRT
Temperature Tap Position &
Transmitter Slidewire
Transmitter

The Information contained in these installation instructions is for use only by installers trained to make electrical power installations and is intended to describe the
correct method of installation for this product. However, Tyco Electronics has no control over the field conditions, which influence product installation.
It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of the installation method in the user's field conditions. Tyco Electronics' only obligations are those in Tyco
Electronics' standard Conditions of Sale for this product and in no case will Tyco Electronics be liable for any other incidental, indirect or consequential damages
arising from the use or misuse of the products. Crompton is a trade mark.

Tyco Electronics UK Limited

Crompton Instruments
Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3AH, UK
Phone: +44 1376 509 509 Fax: +44 1376 509 511 [Link]