Apollo Intelligent Meter Series IMY User Manual

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MODULE #1 - PROGRAM THERMISTOR TYPE, TEMPERATURE SCALE (F OR C)AND DECIMAL POINT POSITIONSelect the desired Thermistor type by pressing the “UP” or “D

MODULE #3 - PROGRAM FUNCTIONS ACCESSIBLE W/ FRONT PANEL LOCKOUTThis programming module programs what is accessible through the frontpanel when the PGM

TEMPERATURE OFFSET VALUE =If the Integrator/Totalizer/Peak/Valley/Temperature Offset option isinstalled, this selects whether the programmed offset va

MODULE #4 - PROGRAM DIGITAL FILTER AND REMOTE INPUTPROGRAM DIGITAL FILTERINGIf the displayed process signal is difficult to read due to small processv

PROGRAM FUNCTION OF E1-CON AND OPTIONAL E2-CON(Cont’d)“9” - If the alarm option is installed, a low level resets a latched orunlatched alarm into its

MODULE #5 - PROGRAM INTEGRATOR/TOTALIZERProgramming for the integrator/totalizer consists of four programmingsteps: totalizer decimal point position,

MODULE #6 - PROGRAM ALARM/SETPOINTIf the alarm option is installed, this module is used to configure theoperation of the alarms to a variety of combin

ALARM #2 ASSIGNMENT TO INPUT OR INTEGRATOR/TOTALIZERAlarm #2 may be programmed to activate on either the input or theintegrator/totalizer value. If th

MODULE #7 - PROGRAM SERIAL COMMUNICATIONSSeveral programmable parameters must be programmed before serialcommunication can occur.BAUD RATESelect one o

MODULE #8 - PROGRAM RE-TRANSMITTED ANALOG OUTPUTThis programming module allows digital scaling of the 4 to 20 mA or 0 to10 VDC analog output. The type

INTRODUCTIONThe Intelligent Meter for Thermistor Inputs (IMY) is another unit in our multi-purpose series of industrial control products that are fiel

MODULE #9 - SERVICE OPERATIONSThe indicator has been fully calibrated at the factory. If the unit appears tobe indicating incorrectly or inaccurately,

OPERATING THE IMYAfter completing all set-up operations, the unit is ready to install andoperate. After power is applied, a display test consisting of

FACTORY CONFIGURATIONThe following chart lists the programming of the unit when shipped from thefactory. (In Program Module #9, Code 66 will restore t

PROGRAMMING EXAMPLEAs an example of a programming sequence, the following values, gained froma temperature-time monitoring application, are programmed

TEMPERATURE MONITORING EXAMPLEAn IMY is installed as a monitoring device and back-upcontroller for a freezer storage facility. Normally, thefreezer te

INTEGRATOR / TOTALIZER / PEAK / VALLEY / TEMPERATURE OFFSET (Optional)INTEGRATOR/TOTALIZERThe integrator/totalizer option simply adds input readings t

OFFSET AND SLOPE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE (Cont’d)SET-UP:“Pro 2” ... “SLOPE” - 1.0638“OFFSEt” - -5.3This feature allows the operator to manipulate the di

S.F . =110x (3600RR)Rx10110 28800 10(8 Hours x 3600)S.F. = 1x.125S.F. = .125“Pro 5”...“dECPNt” - 0.0“tbASE ” - 2“SCLFAC” - .125“Lo-cut ” - 0.0R This

ALARMS (Optional)The alarm option consists of an additional printed circuit board with nineterminals. Six of these terminals are the two Form-C relays

20 mA CURRENT LOOP SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS (Optional)GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe serial communication option is a half-duplex, two-way, 20 mA loopthat can co

Table of ContentsSAFETY INFORMATION ······························································3Safety Summary ····································

SENDING COMMANDS TO THE IMYWhen sending commands to the unit a command string must beconstructed. The command string may consist of command codes, val

If illegal commands or characters are sent to the IM, an asterisk (*) must besent to clear the input buffer. The IM will not respond to an illegal ori

RECEIVING DATA FROM THE IMYData is transmitted from the indicator whenever a “T” or “P” command isreceived via serial communications or a remote input

SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS EXAMPLESCONNECTING TO AN RLC PRINTERThe drawing shows the indicator with the 20 mA Serial CommunicationOption set-up with an RLC

-32-PROCESS CONTROLLING SYSTEMSix Model IMYs with Serial Communication Optionare used to monitor and control the temperature of 6ovens at a large bake

RE-TRANSMITTED ANALOG OUTPUT (Optional)The re-transmitted analog output option transmits a digitallyprogrammable 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 VDC signal to d

ANALOG OUTPUT CALIBRATIONAlthough the analog output has been calibrated at the factory, zero andspan adjustments are provided to compensate for small

APPENDIX “A” - INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONSINSTALLATION ENVIRONMENTThe unit should be installed in a location that does not exceed the maximumoperat

EMC INSTALLATION GUIDELINESAlthough this unit is designed with a high degree of immunity toElectroMagnetic Interference (EMI), proper installation and

WIRING CONNECTIONSAfter the unit has been mechanically mounted, it is ready to be wired. Allconductors should meet voltage and current ratings for eac

Command String Examples ·························································28Receiving Data from the IMY ·······································

APPENDIX “B” - SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS1. DISPLAY: 4-digit with F/C indication, 0.56" (14.2 mm) high LED, minussign displayed for negative t

15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 50°CStorage Temperature Range: -40 to 80°COperating and Storage Humidity: 85% max. rela

20. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:SAFETYIEC 1010-1, EN 61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment formeasurement, control and laboratory u

APPENDIX “C” - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE-41-PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIESNO DISPLAY 1. Power off, improperly connected, or brown-out. 1a. Check wiring.b

-42-Programming of the indicator is divided into modular steps. Each module is ashort sequence of data entries. The front panel buttons “UP” and “DOWN

-43-“Pro 5” - PROGRAM INTEGRATOR/TOTALIZER“dECPNt”-Enter decimal point for totalizer“tbASE”-Enter time base0-second1-minute2-hour“SCLFAC”-Enter multip

-44-APPENDIX “E” - ORDERING INFORMATIONMODEL NO. DESCRIPTIONTOTALIZER/PEAK/VALLEYSLOPE/OFFSETE2-CONALARMOUTPUTSERIALOUTPUTANALOGOUTPUTPART NUMBERS FOR

LIMITED WARRANTYThe Company warrants the products it manufactures against defects in materials and work-manship for a period limited to one year from

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SAFETY INFORMATIONSAFETY SUMMARYAll safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear inthe manual or on equipment must be observed

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Apollo Intelligent Thermistor Meter (IMY) accepts standard Thermistorinputs and precisely linearizes them into temperature read

-5-Note: Analog “-” and Alarm common are separate and isolated from the signal common. The commons should NOT be tied together.BLOCK DIAGRAM*Reference

PROGRAMMING AND OPERATING THE IMYPROGRAMMING THE IMYAlthough the unit has been programmed at the factory, the set-ups willgenerally have to be changed

DISPLAY RESULT OF “P” BUTTON“Pro” <>“0” - Causes the indicator to return to normal display mode.Any changes to set-up data are permanently store