Page 2 - Important User Information; It is recommended that you save this user manual for future use.
Important User Information Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those responsible for theapplication and use of this control equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have beentaken to assure that each application and use meets all performan...
Page 3 - 37E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual; Table of Contents
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 1 Table of Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Designated Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Installati...
Page 4 - Safety Instructions; Designated Use; Functional Safety; Return
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual 2 Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 Safety Instructions Designated Use The Bulletin 837E is a temperature switch for measuring and monitoring, displaying and regulating process temperatures. The device has been safely built with state-of-the-art techno...
Page 5 - Product Identification; Notes
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 3 Product Identification Figure 1 Explanation of the nameplate - see table below Notes : Specifications and ratings may differ from those shown in Figure 1, depending on the particular model. Refer to the product namep...
Page 6 - Installation; Dimensions; Display Version
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual 4 Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 Installation Dimensions Display Version Fig. 1: Dimensions Version L: 50, 100, or 200 mmM 12x1 connector as per IEC 60947-5-2 Nondisplay Version M12x1.0 38.7 (1.52) 24 (0.94) 6 (0.24) Di a . L 6 (0.24) Di a . 42.3 (1...
Page 7 - Process Connection; The following table illustrates the versions of 837E.
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 5 Process Connection The following table illustrates the versions of 837E. Field of application Measurement, monitoring, and control of process temperatures Measurement, monitoring, and control of process temperatures ...
Page 8 - Installation Instructions; 37E for use in sanitary processes
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual 6 Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 Installation Instructions Figure 2 Typical applications of the Bulletin 837E for temperature monitoring in pipes. ➀ 837E ➁ 837E for use in sanitary processes Mounting instructions: • Item A: Installation at angle pie...
Page 9 - Installation in Hygienic Processes
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 7 Installation in Hygienic Processes Figure 3 Mounting instructions for installation in hygienic processes The matches for the process connections as well as the gaskets are not included in the scope of delivery of thi...
Page 10 - Wiring; Nondisplay Version; Explanation
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual 8 Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 Wiring Display Version The 837E is a DC voltage switch with two PNP outputs or a single PNP output with a 4…20 mA analog output. Both options feature an M12 (micro) connector. Figure 4 . Bulletin 837E with two PNP sw...
Page 11 - Mating Cables; Operation; Note; : Other cable lengths are available
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 9 Mating Cables Operation On-site Programming The Bulletin 837E is programmed via three push buttons. The digital display and the light emitting diodes (LEDs) assist in the navigation through the operating menu. Figure...
Page 12 - Navigating through the programming menu
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual 10 Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 Navigating through the programming menu Refer to the menu structure in Figure 6 on the following page. The section labelled A refers to Function groups The section labelled B refers to the individual Functions withi...
Page 13 - Structure of the programming menu for 2x switch outputs
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 11 Structure of the programming menu for 2x switch outputs The chart below illustrates the structure of the programming menu. Figure 6 Programming menu: A=function groups, B=functions, C=settings BASE OUT UNIT FUNC ZER...
Page 15 - Basic Settings; Base
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 13 Basic Settings Base Basic Settings Unit of measure Select technical unit: °C°FK Configure zero point Position adjustment:within ±20% of the upper range limit Accept zero point Current value as zero point (max. ±20% ...
Page 16 - Output setting; • Hysteresis mode
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual 14 Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 Output setting • Hysteresis mode The hysteresis mode enables two-point control via a hysteresis. Depending on the temperature T, the hysteresis can be set via the switch point SP and the reset point RSP. • Window mo...
Page 18 - Analog Output
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual 16 Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 4…20 Analog Output Value for 4 mA(LRV ) Enter lower range value in increments of 0.1 °C Value for 20 mA(URV ) Enter upper range value in increments of 0.1 °C Temperature applied for 4 mA (LRV ) Use measured temperat...
Page 19 - Service Function Setting; SERV
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 17 Service Function Setting SERV Service Functions Security locking/password protection Enable password protection Password/code entry Select code 1…99990 = no locking Reset Reset all entries to the factory setting Rev...
Page 20 - Programming with Personal Computer & ReadWin 2000; Personal computer with ReadWin configuration software
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual 18 Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 Programming with Personal Computer & ReadWin 2000 The 837E can also be configured via personal computer and ReadWin software. An additional configuration kit with a conversion cable (Cat. No. 836E-NSR) is requir...
Page 21 - Additional Operating Options; Function Group
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 19 Figure 10 Sensor configuration with ReadWin Additional Operating Options In addition to the operating options listed in the “On-site programming” section, the ReadWin configuration software provides an additional fu...
Page 22 - Accessories; Configuration Kit with ReadWin; ReadWin
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual 20 Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 Accessories Configuration Kit with ReadWin INFO Tag number Switch serial number Sensing element serial number Electronics serial number Series number Hardware version Software version The configuration kit (Cat No. ...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting; Error and Warning Codes; In the event of an error message, the measured value is unreliable.; Error Codes; Code
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 21 Troubleshooting Error and Warning Codes If an error occurs in the electronics, the color of the status LED changes from green to red and the display shows an error or warning code, as outlined below: • E-code for er...
Page 24 - Warning Codes; Repair; Bulletin 837E temperature switches are not repairable.; Change Status
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual 22 Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 Warning Codes Repair Bulletin 837E temperature switches are not repairable. Change Status The release number on the nameplate and in the Operating Instructions indicates the change status of the device: XX.YY.ZZ (ex...
Page 25 - Technical Data; Power Supply
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 23 Technical Data Display Version Power Supply Supply voltage • DC voltage version 12…30 V DC Current consumption • Without load < 60 mA, with reverse polarity protection Power supply failure • Behavior in case of o...
Page 26 - Operating Conditions; Max. Ambient Temperature
837E Solid-State Temperature Sensors User Manual 24 Pub #75054-004-10, December 2014 Nondisplay Version Power Supply Supply voltage • 10…35V DC Current consumption • 23 mA Output Output signal • 4…20 mA Maximum load • Max. (V supply - 10V)/0.023 A Operating Conditions • Any orientation Operating con...
