Page 2 - Ser vicing Nor th America:
It is the policy of OMEGA to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE markto every appropriate device upon certification. The information contained in...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1: Introduction ............................................................................................ 2 1.1 Description ................................................................................. 2 1.2 Safety Considerations ...........................................
Page 5 - NOTES, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS; Provides you with information that is important to successfully
NOTES, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS Information that is especially important to note is identified by following labels: • NOTE • WARNING or CAUTION• IMPORTANT• TIP NOTE: Provides you with information that is important to successfully setup and use the Programmable Digital Meter. CAUTION or WARNING: Tells y...
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION
PART 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Description This device can be purchased as monitor (read process value only) or asa controller. • The i Series Strain and Process controllers can measure a wide variety ofDC voltage and current inputs for all common load cells, pressuretransducers and strain gauge type of tr...
Page 9 - SETUP; Figure 2.1 Front Panel Display; Used in Program Mode and Peak or Gross Recall*; Rear Panel Connections; DIN
PART 2 SETUP 2.1 Front Panel Figure 2.1 Front Panel Display Table 2.1 Front Panel Annunciators 1 Output 1/Setpoint 1/ Alarm 1 indicator 2 Output 2/Setpoint 2/ Alarm 2 indicator a /MENU Changes display to Configuration Mode and advancesthrough menu items* b /PK/GRS Used in Program Mode and Peak or Gr...
Page 10 - POWER; OUTPUT 2; Based on one of the following models:; OPTION; Based on one of the following models:
Figure 2.3 Rear Panel Input Connections Table 2.2 Rear Panel Connector POWER AC/DC Power Connector: All models INPUT Input Connector:All models PR (Process) / ST (Strain) OUTPUT 1 Based on one of the following models: Relay SPDTSolid State RelayPulseAnalog Output (Voltage and Current) OUTPUT 2 Based...
Page 11 - Electrical Installation; Do not connect power to your device until you have completed all; Figure 2.4 Main Power Connections; FUSEConnector
2.3 Electrical Installation 2.3.1 Power Connections Caution: Do not connect power to your device until you have completed all input and output connections. Failure to do so may result in injury! Connect the main power connections as shown in Figure 2.4. Figure 2.4 Main Power Connections Table 2.3 Fu...
Page 12 - is 14 kΩ for 10 V process input.
2.3.2 Process Current The figure below shows the wiring hookup for Process Current 0 – 20 mA. Figure 2.5 Process Current Wiring Hookup (Internal and External Excitation) 2.3.3 Process Voltage The figure below shows the wiring hookup for Process Voltage 0 – 100 mV, 0 – 1 V, 0 – 10 V. Figure 2.6a) Pro...
Page 15 - Figure 2.13 Typical Applications
2.3.5 Wiring Outputs (continued) This device may also have a programmable communication output. The RS-232and RS-485 Output Connection are shown below. If your meter has the communication option, the internal excitation is notavailable. Use external excitation for strain gauge meter. External RS-232...
Page 16 - Table 2.4 Jumper Connections
2.3.5 Wiring Outputs (continued) This meter is capable of supplying 5 or 10 Vdc sensor excitation. The excitationoutput connection and location of S2 pin selection jumper are shown below. Excitation is not available if Serial Communication (-C24) or Ethernet (-C4EI) or Low Voltage Power Supply (-DC)...
Page 17 - OPERATION: CONFIGURATION MODE; Turning your Controller On for the First Time; RST; Table 3.1 Button Function in Configuration Mode; STRD; will reset the instrument prior to resuming Run Mode.
PART 3 OPERATION: CONFIGURATION MODE 3.1 Introduction The instrument has two different modes of operation. The first, Run Mode, isused to display values for the Process Variable, and to display or clear Peakand Valley values. The other mode, Menu Configuration Mode, is used tonavigate through the me...
Page 19 - ERRo
3.2.1 ID Number Menu SEE ID MENU SELECTION IN CONFIGURATION SECTION FORENABLE/DISABLE OR CHANGE ID CODE. If ID Code is Disabled or set as Default (0000) the menu will skip ID step to Set Point Menu. If ID Code is set to Full Security Level and user attempts to enter the Main Menu, they will be promp...
Page 21 - Figure 3.2 Flow Chart for Configuration Menu; Enter Configuration Menu:; CNFG; Figure 3.3 Flow Chart for Input Type Menu
3.2.3 Configuration Menu Figure 3.2 Flow Chart for Configuration Menu Enter Configuration Menu: Press a 1) Press a , if necessary, until CNFG prompt appear. Press d 2) Display advance to INPT Input Menu. Press a 3) Press and release a to scroll through all available menus of Configuration section. 3...
Page 23 - BUTTON SELECTION SUBMENU:; Figure 3.4 Flow Chart for Reading Configuration Menu
BUTTON SELECTION SUBMENU: Press d 12) Display flashes previous selection of GROS Gross or PEAK Peak. Press b 13) Scroll through the available selection GROS or PEAK to the selection of your choice. Press d 14) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to RDG Reading Configurati...
Page 25 - FILTER CONSTANT SUBMENU:
FILTER CONSTANT SUBMENU: Press d 14) Display flashes previous selection for Filter Constant. Press b 15) Scroll though the available selections: 0001 , 0002 , 0004 , 0008 , 0016 , 0032 , 0064 , 0128 . - Default is 0004 Press d 16) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily only, if a change was m...
Page 26 - ENBL
3.2.6 Input/Reading (Scale and Offset) Menu Input voltage or current can be converted or scaled into values appropriate forthe process or signal being measured. So, a reading may be displayed, forexample, in units of weight or velocity instead of in amperes and volts.The controller determines scale ...
Page 27 - Load; IN; Table 3.2 Conversion Table; INPUT RANGE; RESO; Table 3.3 Input Resolution Multiplier; INPUT RANGERE; LOW
Max scale should not be more than 50% FS because of noise relatedissues. Press d 27) Display flashes STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to ALR1 only, if a change was made, otherwise advances to ALR1 Alarm 1 Menu. Example 2: Scaling without Known Loads. If DSBL Disabled Load Submenu wa...
Page 30 - Figure 3.5 Flow Chart for Alarm 1 Menu
3.2.7 Alarm 1 Menu This unit is equipped with two physical outputs that can only be configured asfollows: Alarm 1 & Alarm 2, Alarm 1 & Output 2, Output 1 & Alarm 2, Output 1 & Output 2, Analog Out 1 & Alarm 2, Analog Out 1 & Output 2 . Analog Out available only if Analog Outp...
Page 33 - ALARM 1 LOW VALUE SUBMENU:; ALARM 1 HI VALUE SUBMENU:
ALARM ENABLE/DISABLE AT POWER ON: Press d 15) Display flashes previous selection. Press b to ENBL enable or DSBL disable. Press d 16) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to ALR.L only, if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to the ALR.L Alarm 1 Low Value Submenu....
Page 34 - Figure 3.6 Flow Chart for Analog Output (Retransmission) Menu; ENTER ANALOG OUTPUT MENU:
3.2.8 Analog Output (Retransmission) Menu Analog Output can be configured as Retransmission or Control outputs.In this section we will discuss Retransmission Output. This unit is equipped with two physical outputs that can only be configured asfollows: Alarm 1 & Alarm 2, Alarm 1 & Output 2, ...
Page 37 - Figure 3.7 Flow Chart for Alarm 2 Menu
3.2.9 Alarm 2 Menu This unit is equipped with two physical outputs that can only be configured asfollows: Alarm 1 & Alarm 2, Alarm 1 & Output 2, Output 1 & Alarm 2, Output 1 & Output 2, Analog Out 1 & Alarm 2, Analog Out 1 & Output 2 . Analog Out available only if Analog Outp...
Page 38 - Figure 3.8 Flow Chart for Loop Break Time Menu; ENTER LOOP BREAK TIME MENU:
34 ALARM 2 ENABLE/DISABLE SUBMENU: Press d 5) Display flashes previous selection. Press b until ENBL displays to use Alarm 2. Press d 6) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to ABSo only if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to ABSo Absolute/Deviation Submenu. If...
Page 39 - LOOP BREAK TIME VALUE SUBMENU:; Loop Break Time Value
LOOP BREAK ENABLE/DISABLE SUBMENU: Press d 4) Display advances to Loop Break Time ENBL Enable or DSBL Disable Submenu and flashes the previous selection. Press b 5) Scroll through the available selections: ENBL or DSBL . Press d 6) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to B...
Page 40 - Enabled; , Output 1 is automatically; Disabled; Figure 3.9 Flow Chart for Output 1 Menu; is required that you put
3.2.11 Output 1 Menu Alarm 1 and Output 1 or Analog Output (Retransmission) share the same contactson the rear panel connector. If Alarm 1 or Analog Output (Retransmission) is Enabled , Output 1 is automatically Disabled . Figure 3.9 Flow Chart for Output 1 Menu 36 It is required that you put the co...
Page 42 - PID
MAXIMUM/PERCENT HIGH SUBMENU: Specify in percent, the maximum value (99) for control output. If the output is analog proportional (Current or Voltage), then the maximum voltage or current, in percent, is specified. If the output is time proportional (Relay, SSR, or Pulse), then the maximum duty-cycl...
Page 46 - DAMPING FACTOR SUBMENU:; DEAD
DAMPING FACTOR SUBMENU: Press d 42) Display flashes the previous “Damping Factor” selection. Press b 43) Scroll through the available selections: 0000 , 0001 , 0002 , 0003 , 0004 , 0005 , 0006 , 0007 . Press d 44) Display flashes STRD stored message and then advances to OUT2 only, if it was changed,...
Page 47 - Figure 3.10 Flow Chart for Output 2 Menu; CONTROL TYPE SUBMENU:
3.2.12 Output 2 Menu Output 2 and Alarm 2 share the same contacts on the rear panel connector. IfAlarm 2 is Enabled , Output 2 is automatically Disabled . Figure 3.10 Flow Chart for Output 2 Menu ENTER OUTPUT 2 MENU: Press a 1) Press a , if necessary, until CNFG prompt appears. Press d 2) Display ad...
Page 50 - Figure 3.11 Flow Chart for Ramp and Soak Menu; ENTER RAMP AND SOAK MENU:
3.2.13 Ramp & Soak Menu Alarm must be DISABLED if Ramp is ENABLED. Figure 3.11 Flow Chart for Ramp and Soak Menu ENTER RAMP AND SOAK MENU: Press a 1) Press a , if necessary, until CNFG prompt appears. Press d 2) Display advances to INPT Input Menu. Press a 3) Press a , if necessary, until Displa...
Page 52 - Figure 3.12 Flow Chart for ID Code Menu
3.2.14 ID Code Menu Figure 3.12 Flow Chart for ID Code Menu ENTER ID CODE MENU: Press a 1) Press a , if necessary, until CNFG prompt appears. Press d 2) Display advances to INPT Input Menu. Press a 3) Press a , if necessary, until display advances to ID ID Code Menu. ENTERING OR CHANGING YOUR (NON-D...
Page 53 - FULL SECURITY LEVEL SUBMENU:
ENTERING OR CHANGING YOUR (DEFAULT) ID CODE: Enter ID menu (Repeat steps from 1 to 3). Press d 10) Display advances to CH.ID Change ID Code Submenu. Press d 11) Display shows 0000 message with flashing 1 st digit. If you want to change your default “ID Code” you can do it now,otherwise press a and m...
Page 54 - . For complete instructions on the use of the; Figure 3.13 Flow Chart for Communication Option Menu
3.2.15 Communication Option Menu Purchasing the controller with Serial Communications permits an instrument to be configured or monitored from an IBM PC compatible computer using softwareavailable from the website listed on the cover page of this manual or on the CD- ROM enclosed with your shipment ...
Page 56 - MODBUS PROTOCOL SUBMENU:
STOP BIT SUBMENU: Press d 15) Display flashes previous selection for “Stop Bit”. Press b 16) Scroll through the available selections: 1-BIT, 2-BIT. Press d 17) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to BUS.F only, if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to BUS.F Bus ...
Page 59 - TRANSMIT TIME INTERVAL SUBMENU:
55 UNIT SUBMENU (not applicable): Press d 50) Display flashes previous selection for UNIT . Press b 51) Scroll through the available selections: NO, YES. Press d 52) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then advances to ADDR only, if it was changed, otherwise press a to advance to ADDR ...
Page 60 - Figure 3.14 Flow Chart for Display Color Selection Menu; ENTER DISPLAY COLOR SELECTION MENU:
3.2.16 Display Color Selection Menu The menu below allows the user to select the color of the display. Figure 3.14 Flow Chart for Display Color Selection Menu ENTER DISPLAY COLOR SELECTION MENU: Press a 1) Press a , if necessary, until CNFG prompt appears. Press d 2) Display advances to INPT Input M...
Page 62 - The instrument automatically resets after the last menu of
Example 3: Output 1 = Analog Output (Alarm 1 disabled), Setpoint 1 = 300,Output 2 = Relay, Setpoint 2 = 200Alarm 1 & 2 Setup: Deviation, Band, “ALR.H” = 10Color Display Setup: “N.CLR” = Green, “1.CLR” = Amber, “2.CLR” = Red Display Colors change sequences: AMBER AMBER AMBER GREEN AMBER • ➤ -----...
Page 63 - SPECIFICATIONS
59 Linearization Points Up to 10 Linearization Points Configuration Single-ended Polarity Unipolar Step Response 0.7 sec for 99.9% Decimal Selection None, 0.1, 0.01 or 0.001 Setpoint Adjustment -1999 to 9999 counts Span Adjustment 0.001 to 9999 counts Offset Adjustment -1999 to +9999 CONTROLAction R...
Page 65 - No CE compliance above 60 Hz
61 Approvals UL, C-UL and see CE Approval Section GENERALLine Voltage/Power 90-240 Vac +/-10%, 50-400 Hz * 110-375 Vdc, equivalent voltage 4 W power for iS8, iS8C, iS16, iS32 5 W , power for iS8DV, iS8DH, iS16D * No CE compliance above 60 Hz Low Voltage/Power Option 12-36 Vdc, 3 W** power for iS8, i...
Page 66 - FACTORY PRESET VALUES; Table 5.1 Factory preset value; MENU ITEMS
62 PART 5 FACTORY PRESET VALUES Table 5.1 Factory preset value MENU ITEMS FACTORY PRESET VALUES NOTES Set Point 1 (SP1) 000.0 Set Point 2 (SP2) 000.0 Input: Input Type (INPT) 0 TO 100 MV (0-0.1) Ratiometric Operation (RTIO) Enable (ENBL) Input/Reading Resolution (RESO) Low (LO) b Button Peak (PEAK) ...
Page 68 - CE APPROVALS INFORMATION; Isolated RS232 to Inputs:; Measurement Category I; *Units configured for external low power dc voltage, 12-36Vdc
64 PART 6 CE APPROVALS INFORMATION This product conforms to the EMC directive 89/336/EEC amended by93/68/EEC, and with the European Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC. Electrical Safety EN61010-1:2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory. Double Insulatio...
Page 69 - NOTES
Page 71 - RETURN REQUESTS/INQUIRIES
WARRANTY/ DISCLAIMER OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. In addition to OMEGA’s standard warranty period, OMEGA Engineering will extend the warrantyperiod for four (4) additional years i...
