Figure 1-1 Operator interface ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Figure 1-2 Set-up tasks ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Figure 2-1 Model number interpretation ................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 2-2 DR4500A recorder hardware components versus "table" selections ....................................................... 15

Figure 2-3 Overall dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 16

Figure 2-4 How to remove knockouts ....................................................................................................................... 17

Figure 2-5 Mounting Flush in a New Panel Cutout ................................................................................................... 18

Figure 2-6 Mounting in a panel using universal filler kit .......................................................................................... 20

Figure 2-7 Mounting in a panel using Kent Model 105M cutout .............................................................................. 21

Figure 2-8 Panel Mounting Recorder with NEMA4X Door ....................................................................................... 23

Figure 2-9 Pipe Mounting Brackets ........................................................................................................................... 24

Figure 2-10 Mounting flush on a surface (of panel or wall) ...................................................................................... 26

Figure 2-11 Ferrite filter locations and shield wiring (CE Mark) .............................................................................. 30

Figure 2-12 AC line power wiring ............................................................................................................................. 32

Figure 2-13 Thermocouple, RTD, Radiamatic, mV, or 0-5 Vdc input wiring .......................................................... 34

Figure 2-14 4-20 mA input wiring ............................................................................................................................. 36

Figure 2-15 0-10 Volt dc input wiring ....................................................................................................................... 38

Figure 2-16 4-20 mA control output wiring (or Aux Out #2 and #3 wiring) ............................................................. 40

Figure 2-17 Position proportional control output wiring ........................................................................................... 42

Figure 2-18 Relay control output wiring ................................................................................................................... 44

Figure 2-19 Alarm output or digital input wiring ...................................................................................................... 46

Figure 2-20 Alarm outputs #3, 4, 5, and 6 wiring ...................................................................................................... 49

Figure 2-21 RS485 Modbus communications wiring ................................................................................................ 51

Figure 2-22 4-20 mA auxiliary output wiring............................................................................................................ 53

Figure 2-23 S1 lockout switch location ..................................................................................................................... 54

Figure 3-1 DR4500A prompt hierarchy ..................................................................................................................... 56

Figure 5-1 Basic recording components .................................................................................................................. 117

Figure 5-2 Operator interface .................................................................................................................................. 122

Figure 5-3 Deviation bargraph ................................................................................................................................. 124

Figure 6-1 Ramp/Soak profile example .................................................................................................................... 154

Figure 7-1 Location of the input connections on the input boards .......................................................................... 180

Figure 7-2 Location of jumper positions W1/MA and W3 on the input boards ...................................................... 182

Figure 7-3 Calibration set up diagram for Thermocouple inputs using an ice bath ................................................. 184

Figure 7-4 Calibration set up diagram for Thermocouple inputs using a compensated calibrator method.............. 185

Figure 7-5 Calibration set up diagram for Thermocouple inputs using the ambient temperature method ............... 186

Figure 7-6 Calibration set up diagram for RTD inputs ............................................................................................ 187

Figure 7-7 Calibration set up diagram for Radiamatic, Millivolts, and Volts inputs (except 0-10 Volts) ............... 188

Figure 7-8 Calibration set up diagram for 0-10 Volt inputs .................................................................................... 189

Figure 7-9 Calibration set up diagram for 4-20 mA inputs ..................................................................................... 190

Figure 8-1 Test equipment connections for calibrating current proportional output ............................................... 195

Figure 8-2 Test equipment connections for calibrating auxiliary output ................................................................. 200

Figure 9-1 Mechanical Alignment of Pens .............................................................................................................. 220

Figure 10-1 Door assembly ..................................................................................................................................... 223

Figure 10-2 Chart plate assembly ............................................................................................................................ 224

Figure 10-3 Basic recorder components without options ........................................................................................ 226

Figure 10-4 Recorder components associated with options ..................................................................................... 228

Figure 10-5 Internal cabling for DR4500A Classic recorder ................................................................................... 232

Figure 10-6 Internal diagram for DR4500A Classic recorder - options only .......................................................... 233

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