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IntroductionCAS User’s Guide 1IntroductionThe CAS is a modular monitoring system with 16 fully independentinputs. It can function as a stand-alone sys
2 CAS User’s GuideIntroduction Front Panel or Computer Operation: Set up and run the CAS fromthe front panel or from a local or remote compute
IntroductionCAS User’s Guide 3SpecificationsThis section contains specifications for inputs, serial interface, systempower requirements, environmental
4 CAS User’s GuideIntroduction Voltage inputs: 0-12V, 0-10V, 0-5V, 0-1V, 0-500mV, 0-100 mV withscaling resistors.Source Impedance: for 0-60 mV
IntroductionCAS User’s Guide 5Miscellaneous SpecificationsSerial InterfaceType: RS-232 3 wire or RS-485 4 wire.Isolation: RS-232 NoneRS-485 To EIA RS-
6 CAS User’s GuideIntroduction
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 7InstallationThese installation instructions are written for non-technical users; if youare an electrician or you are tec
8 CAS User’s GuideInstallation Precautions and WarningsDANGERShut off power to your process before you install the CAS. Highvoltage may be pre
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 9Recommended ToolsUse these tools to install the CAS:Panel Hole CuttersUse any of the following tools to cut a hole of th
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10 CAS User’s GuideInstallation CAS Mounting ProcedureNOTEMount the monitor before you mount the TB-50 or do any wiring.The monitor's pla
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 11TB-50 Mounting InstructionsTo connect alarms to the CAS System, wire them to the TB-50 (50-pinterminal block). These st
12 CAS User’s GuideInstallation 1. Place the TB-50 where you will mount it and use a pencil to trace around the standoffs.2. Drill and tap #6-
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 13General Wiring RecommendationsUse the cables below or their equivalent. For best results, useappropriate materials, pro
14 CAS User’s GuideInstallation GroundingConnect the CAS power supply common to an external ground at onlyone point, to avoid ground loops tha
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 15Communications WiringLarge systems can pull an extra pair of wires to the computercommunications wiring. The extra pair
16 CAS User’s GuideInstallation Wiring: Noise SuppressionIf the outputs control dry contact electromechanical relays withinductive loads, like
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 17General WiringThis section explains how to test your installation before you connectpower to it and how to connect inpu
18 CAS User’s GuideInstallation WARNINGDo not turn on AC power yet. First test the connections, asexplained in the Connections Test section (b
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 19OutputsNOTEAll digital outputs are sink outputs referenced to the 5Vdc supply.These outputs are low (pulled to common)
Contents CAS User’s Guide iContentsIntroduction...1CAS Features ...
20 CAS User’s GuideInstallation Using the Cable Tie WrapsWhen you have wired outputs to the TB-50, use the cable tie wrapsshipped with it. Thi
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 21Alarm Output ConnectionsTypical digital outputs use external optically isolated solid-state relays(SSRs). The SSRs use
22 CAS User’s GuideInstallation TB-50 ConnectionsThis table shows TB-50 connections.Pin Function Pin Function1 +5 Vdc 2 +5 Vdc3 Digital Ground
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 23InputsThis section covers input scaling and input installation for all inputtypes, including thermocouples, current inp
24 CAS User’s GuideInstallation Scaling ValuesFor linear mVdc, Vdc, and mAdc ranges, use 0.1% tolerance resistors.Larger tolerances may cause
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 25The next table shows the location of RC and RD on the analog inputboard. (The analog input board is the upper board of
26 CAS User’s GuideInstallation T/C InputsWARNINGSince the CAS has single ended inputs, it has little protectectionfrom common mode voltage so
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 27Voltage Inputs• Connect the + side of the voltage input to the In+ terminal. • Connect the - side of the input to analo
28 CAS User’s GuideInstallation Serial CommunicationsThe CAS is factory-configured for RS-232 communications. However,the communications are j
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 29Wire equipment in a single "daisy chain" using twisted shielded pairsfor the RS-485 cables. Don't use &q
Contentsii CAS User’s GuideT/C Inputs ... 26Current Inputs ...
30 CAS User’s GuideInstallation Configuring CommunicationsYour system is shipped configured for RS-232. To switch between RS-232 and RS-485, c
InstallationCAS User’s Guide 31Recommended Wire GaugesWatlow Anafaze recommends the following maximum distances andwire gauges:You may wish to use a s
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Using the CASCAS User’s Guide 33Using the CASIntroduction This chapter will show you how to use the CAS from the front panel. (Ifyou are using ANASCAN
34 CAS User’s GuideUsing the CAS Front PanelThe front panel provides a convenient interface with the CAS system.You can program and operate th
Using the CASCAS User’s Guide 35The Back key works like an "escape" key. Press it to:• Abort editing.• Return to a previous menu.• Switch be
36 CAS User’s GuideUsing the CAS Single Channel DisplaySingle Channel display (below) shows detailed information for onechannel. From Single
Using the CASCAS User’s Guide 37Job DisplayJob display appears only if:• You have turned on the Remote Job Select function. (This function is explaine
38 CAS User’s GuideUsing the CAS Change SetpointTo change the setpoint, go to the Single Channel Display of the channelyou want to change, and
Using the CASCAS User’s Guide 39AlarmsIf an alarm occurs, an eight character alarm code is displayed in thelower-right section of the display. If a Fa
Contents CAS User’s Guide iiiDisplay Format ... 54High Process Value...
40 CAS User’s GuideUsing the CAS
SetupCAS User’s Guide 41SetupThe Setup menus let you change detailed configuration information. How to Enter the Setup Menus1. In Single Channel Displ
42 CAS User’s GuideSetup CAS Menus
SetupCAS User’s Guide 43Setup Global Parameters MenuThe setup global parameters menu looks like this.Load a JobSelectable values: 1 to 8The following
44 CAS User’s GuideSetup Save Setup to JobUse this menu to save job information for every channel, to one of eightjobs in the CAS battery-back
SetupCAS User’s Guide 45Selectable values: 1, 2, or 3 inputs, or None. These choices have thefollowing effect:Job Select Input PolarityThis menu lets
46 CAS User’s GuideSetup Keyboard Lock StatusThis selection lets you lock the front panel operator function key,Change SP, so that pressing th
SetupCAS User’s Guide 47Communications Baud RateThis menu allows you to set the Communications Baud Rate. If usingAnascan, ensure that that program ha
48 CAS User’s GuideSetup Digital Output PolarityThis menu lets you set the polarity of the digital outputs used for alarms. Selectable values
SetupCAS User’s Guide 49Setup Channel InputsThe Setup Channel Input main menu lets you access menus whichchange parameters related to the channel inpu
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50 CAS User’s GuideSetup Selectable values: The table shows the input types and ranges.Pulse Sample TimeYou can connect a digital pulse signal
SetupCAS User’s Guide 51Input UnitsThe Input Units menu lets you choose a three-character description ofthe channel's engineering units. • Thermo
52 CAS User’s GuideSetup Linear Scaling MenusThe linear scaling menus appear under the Setup Channel Inputs mainmenu. Linear scaling is availa
SetupCAS User’s Guide 53The PV (Process Variable) range for the scaled input is between the PVvalues that correspond to the 0% and 100% input readings
54 CAS User’s GuideSetup Display Format This menu lets you select a display format for a linear or pulse input.Choose a format appropriate for
SetupCAS User’s Guide 55High ReadingUse this menu to enter the input level that corresponds to the highprocess value you entered in the previous menu.
56 CAS User’s GuideSetup Low ReadingThis menu appears under the Setup Channel Inputs main menu. Use it toenter the input level that correspond
SetupCAS User’s Guide 57Setup Channel AlarmsThe Setup Channel Alarms menu lets you access menus which changealarm function parameters for the current
58 CAS User’s GuideSetup • High process and high deviation alarms activate when the process variable goes above a value you set. They remain a
SetupCAS User’s Guide 59Alarm DelayYou can set the CAS to delay normal alarm detection and alarmreporting. There are two kinds of alarm delay:• Startu
CAS User’s Guide vOverviewThis manual describes how to install, setup, and operate a CAS.Included are six chapters and a glossary of terms. Each chapt
60 CAS User’s GuideSetup High Process Alarm Output NumberThis menu lets you choose the digital output that activates when thechannel is in hig
SetupCAS User’s Guide 61High Deviation Alarm Output NumberThis menu assigns a digital output which activates when the channel isin high deviation alar
62 CAS User’s GuideSetup Low Deviation Alarm Output NumberThis menu is used to assign a digital output that activates when thechannel is in lo
SetupCAS User’s Guide 63Low Process Alarm Output NumberThis menu lets you assign the digital output that activates when thechannel is in low process
64 CAS User’s GuideSetup Alarm DelayThis menu sets a channel alarm delay. There are two types of alarmdelay: the startup alarm delay and chann
SetupCAS User’s Guide 65Manual I/O TestPress Ye s at this prompt to see menus which can help you test the digitalinputs, digital outputs and the CAS&a
66 CAS User’s GuideSetup Digital Output TestThis menu lets you manually toggle a digital output On or Off to test it.(Select the output to tes
TroubleshootingCAS User’s Guide 67TroubleshootingThe next few sections describe general troubleshooting for the CAS.Later sections describe specific p
68 CAS User’s GuideTroubleshooting Manual System ResetIf the instructions in this manual tell you to perform a "No Key Reset",please
TroubleshootingCAS User’s Guide 69Troubleshooting Stand-Alone SystemsThe CAS is only part of a control system- be sure to check other parts ofthe syst
vi CAS User’s Guide System DiagramThe illustration below shows how the parts of the CAS are connected.When unpacking your system, use the diag
70 CAS User’s GuideTroubleshooting Digital Output TestTest digital outputs this way:1. Connect a 500 ohm to 100 Kohm resistor between the +5V
TroubleshootingCAS User’s Guide 71Checking Computer Supervised SystemsFour elements must work properly in a computer supervised system thatuses an IBM
72 CAS User’s GuideTroubleshooting From the setup menus, make sure that the communications parameters(address, error checking and baud rate) a
TroubleshootingCAS User’s Guide 73Changing the EPROMChanging the EPROM involves minor mechanical disassembly andreassembly of the CAS, but you don&apo
74 CAS User’s GuideTroubleshooting 5. Find the installed EPROM. This is a 28 pin socketed chip which should have an Watlow Anafaze label on to
Appendix: Linear Scaling ExamplesCAS User’s Guide 75Appendix: Linear Scaling ExamplesExample 1SituationA pressure sensor that generates a 4-20 milliam
76 CAS User’s GuideAppendix: Linear Scaling Examples Example 2SituationA flow sensor connected to the CAS measures the flow in a pipe. Thesen
Appendix: Linear Scaling ExamplesCAS User’s Guide 77Example 3SituationA pulse encoder which measures the movement of a conveyor isconnected to the CAS
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CAS User’s Guide 79GlossaryAACSee Alternating Current.AC Line FrequencyThe frequency of the AC power line measured inHertz (Hz), usually 50 or 60 Hz.
CAS User’s Guide viiSafetyWatlow Anafaze has made efforts to ensure the reliability and safety ofthe CAS and to recommend safe uses in systems applica
Glossary 80 CAS User’s GuideBlock Check Character (BCC)A serial communications error checking method.An acceptable method for most applications,BCC i
Glossary CAS User’s Guide 81DeadbandThe range through which a variation of the inputproduces no noticeable change in the output. Inthe deadband, spe
Glossary 82 CAS User’s GuideFFahrenheitThe temperature scale that sets the freezing pointof water at 32ºF and its boiling point at 212ºF atstandard a
Glossary CAS User’s Guide 83IInfraredA region of the electromagnetic spectrum withwavelengths ranging from one to 1,000 microns.These wavelengths ar
Glossary 84 CAS User’s GuideNNo Key ResetA method for resetting the controller's memory(for instance, after an EPROM change). NoiseUnwanted elec
Glossary CAS User’s Guide 85Proportional Band (PB)A range in which the proportioning function ofthe control is active. Expressed in units, degreesor
Glossary 86 CAS User’s GuideRS-485—An Electronics Industries of America(EIA) standard for electrical characteristics ofgenerators and receivers for u
Glossary CAS User’s Guide 87VVol t (V )The unit of measure for electrical potential, volt-age or electromotive force (EMF).See Voltage.Vol t age (V
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