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  • Page 1 Sensing and Control SC Instrumentation Signal Conditioning, Self-Calibrating Digital Indicators Model SC500 Sensotec Sensors...
  • Page 2 FAX: (614)850-1111 Toll Free: 1-800-848-6564 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.honeywell.com/sensing http://www.sensotec.com SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 Model SC500 Document Number: 008-0671-00 Rev. -: March, 2004 WARNING The operator of this instrument is advised that if the equipment is used in a man- ner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chassis Models ......4.1 Single-Input Chassis ..... . SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 3...
  • Page 4 4.2 Specifications ......4.3 Models SC500 Enclosure ....
  • Page 5 8.1 Overview ....... 8.2 Menu Items for Model SC500 ....
  • Page 6 Chapter 11 AC/AC-LVDT Input Channel ....11.1 Features ......11.2 Wiring .
  • Page 7 Warranty ........SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500...
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction 1.1 About This Manual 1.1.1 Scope This manual will explain the setup, features and operation of the Model SC500, a member of the 3rd generation of SC Series instruments. Further information about customer specific programming and setup will be explained on the Customer Information Sheet that is provided with every instru- ment.
  • Page 10 Chapter 4, “Chassis Models”, provides information relating to the hardware chassis such as panel and rack mounting. Chapter 5, “Options Connector”, contains information about wiring to the 12-pin Options connector to access the Relay Outputs and serial communications. Chapter 6, “System Menu”, discusses the System Menu which allows you to exam- ine and change settings that affect the operation of the chassis.

  • Page 11: Related Documents

    Supplemental Instructions may be included. These instructions contain important information about which indicator lights, Function Input pins and/or Limit Output pins of the System connector are used by the Mathematics Virtual channel. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 11...

  • Page 12: What Is The Sc Series

    Channels can be one of two types: Input or Virtual Input Channel The Model SC500 always contains a single input channel designated as Channel 01. At the time of order, the input channel can be configured to operate with one of the fol- lowing types of sensors: •...

  • Page 13: What Is Signature Calibration

    An additional “multiple-point calibration” can be purchased with the transducer that allows linearity correction information to be placed into its Signature Calibration module. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 13...
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  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation

    For the pin connections for the Input Channel of the instrument, see the appropriate chapter in this manual. For example, if your instrument was purchased with a Strain-Gage Input Channel see the chapter “Strain-Gage Input Channel” on page 51. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 15...

  • Page 16: Turn On The Instrument

    2.3 Turn on the Instrument Connect the power supply between the instrument power source and the instrument. The instrument enters its INITIALIZE mode that lasts a few seconds per channel. As each channel in the instrument is initialized, the transducer's serial number may be seen on the display if the transducer has a Signature Calibration Module in it.

  • Page 17: Use The Setup Menus To Enter Transducer Information

    See “RUN Mode” on page 20 for information on how to operate the instrument while it is in the RUN mode. Apply some test stimulus on the transducer to observe changes in the display. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 17...
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  • Page 19: Operating Modes

    Strain-Gage channel will calibrate its analog-to-digital converter and attempt to read the transducer’s Signature Calibration information. If the transducer is equipped with Signature Calibration, the transducer’s serial number is displayed momentarily. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 19...

  • Page 20: Run Mode

    3.3 RUN Mode After the INITIALIZE mode finishes, the instrument enters the RUN mode, its normal mode of operation. 3.3.1 Display Upper line The display will show a channel number on the far left, followed by the channel’s oper- ation messages. For example, the Strain-Gage Input Channel will use the format below: 00000.

  • Page 21: Tare] Button

    Limit 1 is deactivated and Limit 2 is activated. See “DISPLAY MODE Menu Item” on page 43. NOTICE These indicators may be overridden by the operation of a Mathematics Virtual channel in custom applications identified at time of order. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 21...

  • Page 22: Error Mode

    3.4 ERROR mode The instrument enters the ERROR mode when a critical error occurs that prevents the instrument from operating. The display alternates between displaying a two-digit code in the form “ERROR xx ON CH.yy” and a short description of the error. The first two digits “xx”...

  • Page 23: Setup Menu Mode

    To accept the new setting and move to the next item, press [ENTER]. 3.5.4 Exiting the SETUP To leave SETUP mode and return to the RUN mode, press [EXIT] at any time. Menu mode SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 23...
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  • Page 25: Chassis Models

    4.1.1 Input Channel The Model SC500 is a chassis whose small 1/8-DIN form factor allows for a single Input channel identified as “Channel 01”. The type of Input channel installed in the instrument is selected at the time of order. Input channels are available for a wide variety of transducers including strain gage, AC/AC LVDT, RTD and high- level voltage and current inputs.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    4.2 Specifications Model SC500 GENERAL # Physical Input Channels # Virtual Channels Case Material Aluminum PHYSICAL Form Factor 1/8 DIN Mounting bench, panel or rack DISPLAY # Characters/Line # Lines/Display # Displays Display Type Vacuum Fluorescent ENVIRONMENTAL Storage Temperature -30º C to 90º C Operating Temperature 5º...

  • Page 27: Models Sc500 Enclosure

    The panel cutout size conforms to the 1/8 DIN standard. Panel-Mounting Jacks (order code AA943) are available that slide into two slots at the sides of the instru- ment. Use the following procedure to mount a Model SC500 instrument into a panel.

  • Page 28: Rack Mounting

    Jacks toward the rear side of the panel, drawing the instrument tightly into place. 4.3.4 Rack Mounting The following rack mount panels are available to mount Model SC500 instruments into a 19”, 2U rack. For each instrument to be mounted into these panels, one set of Panel-Mounting Jacks described above are needed.

  • Page 29: Case Removal

    The figure below shows the names and locations of the printed circuit boards. Main Circuit Board Display Board Front Panel Input Channel Assembly Connector Power Connector Options Circuit Board Options Connector Figure 4-3: Internal Arrangement of Model SC500 SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 29...

  • Page 30: Cleaning

    O.D. = 5.5 mm I.D. = 2.1 mm Figure 4-5: Mating Plug for Model SC500 Power Connector If the instrument will be powered by a DC power supply instead of the wall-mount AC power adapter, a mate for the Power connector may be purchased by part number 023-0769-01.

  • Page 31: Options Connector

    The following connectors and cable assemblies for use with the Options connec- tor are available for purchase. For cable assemblies, the standard length is given but other lengths may be available; consult Honeywell Sensotec for further infor- mation. Table 5-4: Accessory Connectors and Cable Assemblies for Option connector...

  • Page 32: Wiring

    5.3 Wiring The Options connector is the bottom connector on the instrument’s rear panel. To determine which options have been factory installed into the instrument, examine the “order code” field of the instrument’s serial number tag. The RS-232 / RS-485 communications pins are electrically isolated from the rest of the instrument.

  • Page 33: Form A Relays Option

    RELAY1 COM Relay 1 common Option 58h RELAY1 NO Relay 1 normally open Option 58h RELAY2 COM Relay 2 common Option 58h 12 (right) RELAY2 NO Relay 2 normally open Option 58h SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 33...

  • Page 34: Relay Output Pins

    5.4 Relay Output Pins 5.4.1 Operation When one of the Limits is activated, the corresponding Relay NO pin on the Options connector will be connected to the corresponding Relay COM pin. NOTICE A SensoCode program running on a Mathematics Virtual Channel may over- ride the default behavior of the relay outputs.

  • Page 35: System Menu

    The value displayed is obtained from the last execution of the RUN mode prior to entering the SETUP menu mode. If you enter the SETUP mode immediately after power up, the display will read “ ”. NOT AVAILABLE SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 35...

  • Page 36: Install Channel Menu Item

    6.2.4 This menu item will add a Virtual channel as the next highest channel number in the INSTALL CHANNEL Menu Item system. NOTICE Installing a channel will cause it to use the “default” or “empty” configuration information for that channel. All other channels are unaffected. Any calibration data, SensoCode mathematics programs, display setup, or other information for that channel will be erased to default values.

  • Page 37: Delete Channel Menu Item

    ”. To cancel this operation, press the [EXIT] button. If “YES” is selected, the SURE? channel’s settings will be reset. NOTICE Defaulting a channel is an operation that cannot be undone. All calibration information and other settings will be erased. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 37...
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  • Page 39: Serial Communications

    All of the serial communications pins have 500V of electrical isolation from all other pins and connectors on the instrument. Additionally, all serial communica- tions pins are protected against electrostatic discharge (ESD). SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 39...

  • Page 40: Communications Protocol

    7.3 Communications Protocol 7.3.1 RS-232 vs. RS-485 SC Series instruments are available with either of two communications protocols, RS- 232 or RS-485. Only one of these can be installed at a time at the factory. • RS-232 provides for only one receiver and transmitter per loop, and a loop length of no more than 50 feet.

  • Page 41: Serial Com Menu

    PLC. 7.4.7 Menu When this menu item is displayed, press [ENTER] to leave this menu. Press [EXIT] to LEAVE MENU Item return to the RUN mode. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 41...
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  • Page 43: Display Menu

    This is an example: 00000. PSIG " • 00000. PSIG " • • “ ” means that the channel specified with the “ ” menu UPPER=LARGE UPPER CHANNEL SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 43...

  • Page 44: Leave Menu Menu Item

    item is displayed in a large font that spans the upper and lower lines of the display. In this mode, the setting of the “ ” menu item is not used by the instru- LOWER CHANNEL ment. This is an example: •...

  • Page 45: Chapter 9 Limits

    9.2 Wiring Unless overridden by a application-specific SensoCode program, the Limits drive the Relay pins of the Options connector. See “Options Connector” on page 31 for details. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 45...

  • Page 46: Limit Operation

    9.3 Limit Operation 9.3.1 Actions When When one of the Limits are activated, the following actions occur: Activated • The front panel indicator on the display will illuminate. • The Relay corresponding to the Limit will activate. 9.3.2 Scan Time The “scan time”...

  • Page 47: Limit Menus

    ” means the limit will activate when the signal is not in between SIGNAL OUTSIDE the set point and the return point. The figures below further illustrate the differences between these settings. Figure 9-1: Limit Operation when LIMIT.ENERGIZE SIGNAL > SETPOINT SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 47...
  • Page 48 Figure 9-2: Limit Operation when LIMIT.ENERGIZE SIGNAL < SETPOINT Figure 9-3: Limit Operation when LIMIT.ENERGIZE SIGNAL INSIDE Figure 9-4: Limit Operation when LIMIT.ENERGIZE SIGNAL OUTSIDE page 48 008-0671-00...

  • Page 49: Limit.latching Menu Item

    ” means the lowest value of the channel since the peak/valley detector was VALLEY last cleared. 9.4.9 Menu When this menu item is displayed, press [ENTER] to leave this menu. Press [EXIT] to LEAVE MENU Item return to the RUN mode. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 49...
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  • Page 51: Strain-Gage Input Channel

    A volt- age or current digital-to-analog (DAC) output is also available as an option. Many diagnostic functions are performed automatically to insure correct wiring and operation of the transducer. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 51...

  • Page 52: Wiring

    10.2 Wiring Connect the transducer to a Strain-Gage Input channel by wiring it to the Input Chan- nel connector (the top connector on the instrument’s rear panel). The Customer Infor- mation Sheet that shipped with the instrument describes which cards are installed in each channel.

  • Page 53: Strain-Gage Transducers

    Certificate of Calibration. If your transducer and instru- ment were purchased at the same time, the correct shunt resistor for your trans- ducer has been installed. Figure 10-2: Shunt Calibration Resistor Location SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 53...

  • Page 54: Strain-Gage Transducers With Buffered Shunt Cal

    10.2.2 Strain-Gage Some strain-gage transducers with mV/V output include a “buffered shunt calibration” Transducers with feature. Connecting the transducer’s Shunt Cal pin to its (-)Excitation pin, activates its shunt calibration function. Transducers with this feature include: Buffered Shunt Cal • Model FP2000 pressure transducer with Options 2u and 3d Figure 10-3: Transducer w/Buffered Shunt Cal Connection to Strain-Gage Input Channel To use the transducer’s buffered shunt cal feature, the instrument must be configured...

  • Page 55: Calibration Procedure

    CALIBRATION DATA Step 4: Perform the calibration. Otherwise, use the menu item to start the calibration process. You CALIBRATE will be prompted to apply loads to the transducer as required. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 55...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    10.4 Specifications TRANSDUCER INPUT Transducer type full-bridge, strain gage Excitation Supply 5 VDC @ 60 mA max. Excitation Overcurrent Protection Transducer full-scale output 0.5 mV/V to 21.0 mV/V Amplifier Gain Selection automatic Calibration Type shunt, mV/V or 2-, 3- or 5- point known load Differential Input Voltage +/- 105 mV (max.) A/D Converter...

  • Page 57: Channel Menu

    ” means the live tracking value of the channel. TRACK • “ ” means the highest value of the channel. PEAK • “ ” means the lowest value of the channel. VALLEY SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 57...

  • Page 58: Display Setup Sub-Menu

    10.5.2 This menu controls how data values are displayed by the channel and transmitted via DISPLAY SETUP Sub-Menu serial communications. Menu Item Selects the number of digits displayed by the channel. The choices are: DISPLAY. DIGITS • “ ” displays both positive and negative numbers with five full digits 5 DIGIT-BIPOLAR (±99999).
  • Page 59 A SensoCode program running on a Mathematics Virtual Channel may over- ride the default behavior of the Auxilliary Function inputs. Consult the Customer Information Sheet included with your instrument for details. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 59...

  • Page 60: Calibration Type Menu Item

    10.5.4 This chooses the type of calibration technique to be used. There are three methods CALIBRATION Menu Item that can be used to calibrate the transducer to the Input Channel. Each has advan- TYPE tages and disadvantages as described in the table below. Table 4-9: Comparison of Calibration Types 2-, 3-, or 5- Shunt...
  • Page 61 The selection of the calibration type affects what menu items appear in the CALI- sub-menu. BRATION DATA SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 61...

  • Page 62: Calibration Data Sub-Menu

    10.5.5 This enters the values that will be used by the instrument when it calibrates itself to CALIBRATION Sub-Menu the transducer. The menu items that are displayed will change according to what the DATA is set for. CALIBRATION TYPE Menu Item The transducer output when its full-scale load is applied to it, in milliVolts-per-Volt.
  • Page 63 For example, the load applied at Known-Load Point 2/2 must cause the transducer to produce a more positive voltage than at Known-Load Point 1/2. These menu items are only available with the Known-Load Calibration types. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 63...

  • Page 64: Calibrate Menu Item

    10.5.6 Menu This menu item performs a calibration according to what was entered in the CALIBRATE CALIBRA- Item menu items. TION TYPE CALIBRATION DATA NOTICE Before performing a calibration, the transducer must be connected to the instrument, the must be selected (see “CALIBRATION TYPE CALIBRATION TYPE Menu Item”...
  • Page 65 After the loads have been applied again, the display will indicate and the instrument will return to the RUN mode. DONE SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 65...

  • Page 66: Dac Setup Sub-Menu

    10.5.7 This sub-menu contains four items that control the Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) DAC SETUP Sub-Menu Output of the Input Channel. The DAC Output is only available if the instrument was purchased with Option 58i. Menu Item This chooses which channel will drive the DAC Output. Normally, the DAC Output is DAC.

  • Page 67: Signature Module Sub-Menu

    The options for this menu item are: • “ ” will allow a newly detected Signature Module to update the DAC Output settings. • “ ” will not allow automatic updating of the DAC Output settings. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 67...

  • Page 68: Diagnostics Sub-Menu

    10.5.9 DIAGNOSTICS Sub-Menu Menu Item When this menu item is selected, the DAC Output is forced to its full-scale output, DAC FULL SCALE then is displayed. This is useful when calibrating or trimming the read- DAC UPDATED out connected to the DAC Output. Menu Item When this menu item is selected, the DAC Output is forced to its zero-scale out- DAC ZERO SCALE...

  • Page 69: Digital-To-Analog Converter (Dac) Output Configuration

    Output jumper jumper 0-5V 2.5 Volts 5 Volts closed open ±5V 0 Volts 5 Volts closed closed 0-10V 5 Volts 10 Volts open open ±10V 0 Volts 10 Volts open closed SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 69...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    10.7 Troubleshooting 10.7.1 Error Messages See “Error Messages” on page 127 for information relating to error messages. 10.7.2 Common Problems and Solutions Erratic Display Check electrical connections for continuity and the transducer’s wiring code from its Certificate of Calibration. Make sure that the load on the transducer is constant. Check millivolt input to the (+)Signal (“+SIG”) and (-)Signal (“-SIG”) pins with a voltmeter.
  • Page 71 See “Unamplified Transducer Connection to Strain-Gage Input Channel” on page 53, “External Arrangement of Model SC500” on page 27. Shunt Calibration Feature not To activate the channel’s shunt calibration function while the instrument is in RUN Operating Mode, see “Shunt Calibration Check”...
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  • Page 73: Chapter 11 Ac/Ac-Lvdt Input Channel

    NOTICE To use a DC/DC LVDT with a the instrument, use a High-Level Input channel instead of an AC/AC-LVDT Input channel. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 73...

  • Page 74: Wiring

    11.2 Wiring Connect your transducer to an AC/AC-LVDT Input channel by wiring it to the Input Channel connector (the top connector on the instrument’s rear panel). The Customer Information Sheet that shipped with the instrument describes which cards are installed in each channel.

  • Page 75: Calibration Procedure

    See “Electrical Null and Transducer Mounting” on page 87. Step 5: Perform the calibration. Using the menu item starts the calibration process. You will be CALIBRATE prompted to apply displacements to the transducer as required. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 75...

  • Page 76: Specifications

    11.4 Specifications TRANSDUCER INPUT Transducer type full-bridge, AC/AC-LVDT Excitation Voltage 3 VRMS @ 5kHz, short circuit protected Transducer full-scale output .1 to 15 VRMS @ 3 VRMS excitation Amplifier Gain Selection automatic Calibration Type 2-, 3- or 5- point known displacement A/D Converter 24-bit Sigma-Delta Low-pass filter...

  • Page 77: Channel Menu

    ” means the live tracking value of the channel. TRACK • “ ” means the highest value of the channel. PEAK • “ ” means the lowest value of the channel. VALLEY SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 77...

  • Page 78: Display Setup Sub-Menu

    11.5.2 This menu controls how data values are displayed by the channel and transmitted via DISPLAY SETUP Sub-Menu serial communications. Menu Item Selects the number of digits displayed by the channel. The choices are: DISPLAY. DIGITS • “ ” displays both positive and negative numbers with five full digits 5 DIGIT-BIPOLAR (±99999).
  • Page 79 A SensoCode program running on a Mathematics Virtual Channel may over- ride the default behavior of the Auxilliary Function inputs. Consult the Customer Information Sheet included with your instrument for details. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 79...

  • Page 80: Calibration Type Menu Item

    11.5.4 The choices for this menu item are: CALIBRATION Menu Item TYPE • “ ” means 2-Point Known Displacement Calibration. You are TYPE= 2 POINT CAL prompted to apply the displacements to the transducer that were entered in the “ ”...

  • Page 81: Calibration Data Sub-Menu

    Displacement Point 2/2 must cause the transducer to produce a more positive voltage than at Known-Displacement Point 1/2. You may need to swap the (+)Signal and (-)Signal wires on the 12-pin channel connector to accomplish this. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 81...
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  • Page 83: Calibrate Menu Item

    ). When you have KNOWN POINT 2/5 DISPLAY. UNITS applied this displacement to the transducer, press [ENTER]. • The display will read , then (where 00500 and UNIT are WORKING APPLY 00500 UNIT SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 83...
  • Page 84 previously entered as ). When you have applied KNOWN POINT 3/5 DISPLAY. UNITS this displacement to the transducer, press [ENTER]. • The display will read , then (where 00750 and UNIT are pre- WORKING APPLY 00750 UNIT viously entered as ).

  • Page 85: Dac Setup Sub-Menu

    DAC. FULL-SCALE DAC Output. “Full output” might be 5 Volts or 10 Volts depending on how the DAC Output is configured. See “Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Output Configuration” on page 88 for details. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 85...

  • Page 86: Diagnostics Sub-Menu

    11.5.8 DIAGNOSTICS Sub-Menu Menu Item When this menu item is selected, the DAC Output is forced to its full-scale output, then DAC FULL SCALE is displayed. This is useful when calibrating or trimming the readout con- DAC UPDATED nected to the DAC Output. Menu Item When this menu item is selected, the DAC Output is forced to its zero-scale output, DAC ZERO SCALE...

  • Page 87: Electrical Null And Transducer Mounting

    “positive full scale”. If the displayed analog-to-digital converter reading is a negative value, you must swap the wires connected to the (+)Signal and (-)Signal pins (labeled as “+SIG” and “-SIG”) on the channel’s 12-pin con- nector to make the reading positive. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 87...

  • Page 88: Digital-To-Analog Converter (Dac) Output Configuration

    11.7 Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Output Configuration 11.7.1 Identifying the An AC/AC-LVDT Input channel is available with one of two types of digital-to-analog Output Type (DAC) outputs: voltage or current. You can determine which type of output a channel has by one of three ways: •...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    “cable shield connection screw” on the rear panel of the instrument. See “Connection of Four- or Five-wire AC/AC-LVDT” on page 74, “External Arrangement of Model SC500” on page 27.
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  • Page 91: High-Level Input Channel

    Two rear panel control inputs can be field-configured for such functions as remote tare, disabling peak/valley detection and clearing the peak/valley values. A volt- age or current digital-to-analog output is also provided. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 91...

  • Page 92: Wiring

    12.2 Wiring 12.2.1 Channel Connect the amplified transducer, in-line amplifier or DC-DC LVDT to the Input Chan- Connector nel connector (the top connector of the instrument’s rear panel). The Customer Infor- mation Sheet that shipped with the instrument describes which cards are installed in each channel.

  • Page 93: Bi-Polar Voltage Amplifiers

    See “Excitation and Signal Jumpers” on page 100. • (+)Excitation supply: “+15 VDC” • (-)Excitation supply: “-15 VDC” • Signal type: “voltage” • Signal reference: “single ended” Figure 12-1: “Bi-polar Voltage Amp” Connection to High-Level Input Channel SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 93...

  • Page 94: 3-Wire Voltage" Amplifiers

    12.2.3 “3-wire Use the following wiring diagram when connecting an amplified transducer or in-line Voltage” Amplifiers amplifier with a 3-wire voltage amplifier to a High-Level Input channel. Examples of such devices include • transducers with Option 2c or Option 2t internal amplifiers (with shunt cal) •...

  • Page 95: 3-Wire Voltage" Amplifiers With Single-Wire Shunt Cal

    See “Excitation and Signal Jumpers” on page 100. • (+)Excitation supply: “+28 VDC” • (-)Excitation supply: “GND” • Signal type: “voltage” • Signal reference: “differential” Figure 12-3: “3-wire Voltage Amp w/Single-Wire Shunt Cal” Connection to High-Level Input Channel SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 95...

  • Page 96: 3-Wire Current" Amplifiers

    12.2.5 “3-wire Current” Use the following wiring diagram when connecting an amplified transducer or in-line Amplifiers amplifier with a 3-wire current amplifier to a High-Level Input channel. Examples of such devices include • transducers with the Option 2j internal amplifier (with shunt cal) •...

  • Page 97: 2-Wire Current" Amplifiers With Buffered Shunt Cal

    • (+)Excitation supply: “+28 VDC” • (-)Excitation supply: “GND” • Signal type: “current” • Signal reference: “single ended” Figure 12-5: “2-wire Current Amp w/Buffered Shunt Cal” Connection to High-Level Input Channel SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 97...

  • Page 98: 2-Wire Current" Amplifiers With Single-Wire Shunt Cal

    12.2.7 “2-wire Current” Use the following wiring diagram when connecting an amplified transducer or in-line Amplifiers with Single- amplifier with a 2-wire current amplifier to a High-Level Input channel. Examples of such devices include wire Shunt Cal • transducers with the Option 2p internal amplifier (not equipped with shunt cal) •...

  • Page 99: Low Voltage Dc-Dc Lvdts

    See “Excitation and Signal Jumpers” on page 100. • (+)Excitation supply: “+12 VDC” • (-)Excitation supply: “GND” • Signal type: “voltage” • Signal reference: “single ended” Figure 12-7: “Low Voltage” DC-DC LVDT Connection to High-Level Input Channel SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 99...

  • Page 100: Excitation And Signal Jumpers

    12.3 Excitation and Signal Jumpers 12.3.1 Overview The High-Level Input channel has hardware jumpers which allows configuration of excitation supply voltages and signal inputs to match a wide variety of amplified pres- sure, load and DC-DC LVDT transducers. CAUTION “Wiring” on page 92 explains the jumper settings required for a particular trans- ducer type.

  • Page 101: Calibration Procedure

    CALIBRATION DATA Step 5: Perform the calibration. Using the menu item starts the calibration process. You will be CALIBRATE prompted to apply loads to the transducer as required. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 101...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    12.5 Specifications TRANSDUCER INPUT Transducer types amplified with voltage or current output, (field selectable) Excitation Voltage ±15 VDC @ 40 mA max. +28 VDC @ 75 mA max. +12 VDC @ 40 mA max. (field selectable) Excitation Overcurrent Protection Transducer full-scale output ±1, ±5, ±10 VDC 4-20 mA (field selectable) Calibration Type...

  • Page 103: Channel Menu

    ” means the live tracking value of the channel. TRACK • “ ” means the highest value of the channel. PEAK • “ ” means the lowest value of the channel. VALLEY SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 103...

  • Page 104: Display Setup Sub-Menu

    12.6.2 This menu controls how data values are displayed by the channel and transmitted via DISPLAY SETUP Sub-Menu serial communications. Menu Item Selects the number of digits displayed by the channel. The choices are: DISPLAY. DIGITS • “ ” displays both positive and negative numbers with five full digits 5 DIGIT-BIPOLAR (±99999).

  • Page 105: Auxn Function Menu Items

    A SensoCode program running on a Mathematics Virtual Channel may over- ride the default behavior of the Auxilliary Function inputs. Consult the Customer Information Sheet included with your instrument for details. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 105...

  • Page 106: Calibration Type Menu Item

    12.6.4 This chooses the type of calibration technique to be used. There are two methods that CALIBRATION Menu Item can be used to calibrate the transducer to the Input Channel. Each has advantages TYPE and disadvantages as described in the table below. Table 1-12: Comparison of Calibration Types 2-, 3-, or 5-point Shunt Calibration...
  • Page 107 The selection of the calibration type affects what menu items appear in the CALI- sub-menu. BRATION DATA SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 107...

  • Page 108: Calibration Data Sub-Menu

    12.6.5 This enters the values that will be used by the instrument when it calibrates itself CALIBRATION DATA Sub-Menu to the transducer. The menu items that are displayed will change according to what the is set for. CALIBRATION TYPE The nominal transducer/amplifier output when its full-scale load is applied to it, in FULL SCALE VOLT Menu Item volts or milliamps.
  • Page 109 For example, the load applied at Known-Load Point 2/2 must cause the transducer to produce a more positive voltage or current than at Known-Load Point 1/2. These menu items are only available with the Known-Load Calibration types. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 109...

  • Page 110: Calibrate Menu Item

    12.6.6 Menu This menu item performs a calibration according to what was entered in the CALIBRATE CALI- Item menu items. BRATION TYPE CALIBRATION DATA NOTICE Before performing a calibration, • the transducer must be connected to the instrument, • the channel’s Excitation and Signal Jumpers must be set, •...
  • Page 111 After the loads have been applied again, the display will indicate and the instrument will return to the RUN mode. DONE SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 111...

  • Page 112: Dac Setup Sub-Menu

    12.6.7 Sub-Menu This sub-menu contains four items that control the Digital-to-Analog Converter DAC SETUP (DAC) Output of the Input Channel. The DAC Output is only available if the instrument was purchased with Option 58i. Menu Item This chooses which channel will drive the DAC Output. Normally, the DAC Output DAC.

  • Page 113: Diagnostics Sub-Menu

    0. This option is helpful when a channel is installed but not being used. • “ ” will allow normal operation of the channel. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 113...

  • Page 114: Digital-To-Analog (Dac) Output Configuration

    12.7 Digital-to-Analog (DAC) Output Configuration 12.7.1 Channel Menu Items The DAC Output can be driven by any channel’s track, peak or valley value. See the “Channel Menu” section earlier in this chapter for a complete listing of SETUP menu items available on the sub-menu.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    “cable shield connection screw” on the rear panel of the instrument. See “Wiring” on page 92 and “External Arrangement of Model SC500” on page 27. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500...
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  • Page 117: Split Display Virtual Channel

    Step 1: Enter the value to be displayed on the left side with LEFT CHANNEL LEFT SOURCE Step 2: Enter the value to be displayed on the right side with RIGHT CHANNEL RIGHT SOURCE SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 117...

  • Page 118: Channel Menu

    13.4 Channel Menu Detailed instructions on operating the instrument in the SETUP Menu mode can be found in “SETUP Menu mode” on page 23. A diagram of all menus is located in “Setup Menu Reference” on page 133. Menu Item This specifies the channel that is displayed on the left half of the split display.

  • Page 119: Mathematics Virtual Channel

    SETUP menu • Output: Each Mathematics Channel generates its own track, peak, and valley values. A SensoCode program can “take control” of the Limit Output and/or front panel indicator lights. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 119...

  • Page 120: Wiring

    14.2 Wiring A Virtual Channel exists in software only; it does not occupy a physical slot inside of the instrument’s chassis. However, a Virtual Channel does require a channel number. A SensoCode program that is executed by a Mathematics Virtual Channel can use the System connector’s Limit Output pins and Function Input pins for its own purposes.

  • Page 121: Setup Procedure

    Step 2: Wire to the pins on the System connector. See “Options Connector” on page 31. It is important to read the Supple- mental Instructions to determine the wiring for your application. Step 3: Verify operation. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 121...

  • Page 122: Channel Menu

    14.4 Channel Menu Each Mathematics Virtual Channel can have its configuration and SensoCode pro- gramming examined via its channel menu. It is not possible to alter the SensoCode program with the SETUP menu. Detailed instructions on operating the instrument in the SETUP Menu mode can be found in “SETUP Menu mode”...

  • Page 123: Display Setup Sub-Menu

    ” means that the display will update four times each second. The channel’s values will be averaged for 1/4 second, then displayed. • “ ” means that the channel’s display will update as quickly as possible. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 123...

  • Page 124: Power-On Source Menu Item

    14.4.6 This menu selects which value is displayed by the channel when first entering the POWER-ON SOURCE Menu Item RUN mode. For single-line displays, the choices are: • “ ” means the live tracking value of the channel. TRACK • “...

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    Supplemental Instructions included with the instrument may contain important information about which indicator lights, Function Input pins and/or Limit Output pins of the System connector are used by the Mathematics Virtual channel. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 125...
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  • Page 127: Error Messages

    • Wiring/electrical connection problems • Misplaced address jumpers when installing or removing channel circuit boards • Swapping channel circuit boards between instruments • Incorrect calibration of the transducer to the instrument SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 127...

  • Page 128: Error Message List

    15.2 Error Message List Error 05, A Mathematics Virtual channel has attempted to divide by zero. DIVIDE BY ZERO Error 07, A Mathematics Virtual channel has attempted to take the square root of a negative SQUARE ROOT number. Error 09, A Mathematics Virtual channel has attempted to take the logarithm of either zero or a LOG/LN negative number.
  • Page 129 A checksum failure has occurred when reading a channel’s EEPROM. Restart BAD IDENT CRC the instrument. Error 44, The instrument has requested that the channel perform a function that it is not BAD FUNCTION capable of. Restart the instrument. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 129...
  • Page 130 Error 45, Hardware error. The channel’s Analog-to-Digital converter is not communicating with A/D NAK the channel’s microprocessor. Restart the instrument. Error 46, The amplifier circuit’s self test has failed. Restart the instrument. SENSE WIRES Error 47, When installing a channel, the EEPROM type requested by the channel is not valid. BAD EE TYPE REQ Contact Sensotec with the information found in the ->...
  • Page 131 5.5 mV/V. Otherwise, this jumper should be removed. Error 81, The first step of a SensoCode program must be an Operand. The SensoCode pro- OPERAND EXPECTED gram loaded in the Mathematics Virtual channel is invalid. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 131...
  • Page 132 Error 82, The SensoCode program loaded into a Mathematics Virtual channel contains a bad BAD OPERAND operand. Error 83, The SensoCode program loaded into a Mathematics Virtual channel contains a bad BAD INSTRUCTION instruction. Error 84, A Mathematics Virtual channel has attempted to get a value from a channel not BAD VALUE installed in the instrument.

  • Page 133: Setup Menu Reference

    Press [UP]+[DOWN] to enter the SETUP menu mode. • Press [UP] to move up. • Press [DOWN] to move down. • Press [ENTER] to select an item. • Press [EXIT] to re-start the instrument. SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 133...
  • Page 134 Table 5-13: SETUP Menu (menu varies according to channel type) CHANNEL 01 MENU (menu varies according to channel type) CHANNEL 02 MENU (menu varies according to channel type) CHANNEL 03 MENU (menu varies according to channel type) CHANNEL 04 MENU (optional)(see LIMIT MENU) LIMIT 01 MENU (optional)(see LIMIT MENU)
  • Page 135 35 SCAN TIME LEAVE SUB-MENU page 36 INSTALL CHANNEL 65 STRAIN GAGE V 67 HIGH-LEVEL V 6B LVDT V OUT AB SPLIT DISPLAY AE MATHEMATICS page 37 DELETE CHANNEL LEAVE MENU SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 135...
  • Page 136 41 ADDRESS page 41 BAUD RATE page 41 AUTO LINE-FEED page 41 TRANSMIT TEST LEAVE MENU Table 5-17: DISPLAY Menu for Model SC500 page 43 DISPLAY MENU UPPER CHANNEL page 43 LOWER CHANNEL page 43 DISPLAY MODE LOWER=BLANK LOWER=LIMITS...
  • Page 137 HIGH/LOW HOLD HIGH/LOW CLEAR TARE ON TARE OFF page 51 AUX2 FUNCTION DISABLED TRACK HOLD HIGH/LOW HOLD HIGH/LOW CLEAR TARE ON TARE OFF page 60 CALIBRATION TYPE TYPE=SHUNT CAL TYPE=MV/V CAL SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 137...
  • Page 138 Table 5-18: Strain Gage Input Channel Menu (Continued) TYPE=2 POINT CAL TYPE=3 POINT CAL TYPE=5 POINT CAL page 62 CALIBRATION DATA EXCITATION FULL-SCALE MV/V FULL-SCALE VALUE ZERO-SCALE VALUE SHUNT CAL VALUE KNOWN LOAD POINT 1/5 KNOWN LOAD POINT 2/5 KNOWN LOAD POINT 3/5 KNOWN LOAD POINT 4/5 KNOWN LOAD POINT 5/5 LEAVE SUB-MENU...
  • Page 139 HIGH/LOW CLEAR TARE ON TARE OFF page 78 AUX2 FUNCTION DISABLED TRACK HOLD HIGH/LOW HOLD HIGH/LOW CLEAR TARE ON TARE OFF page 80 CALIBRATION TYPE TYPE=2 POINT CAL TYPE=3 POINT CAL SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 139...
  • Page 140 Table 5-19: AC-AC LVDT Input Channel Menu (Continued) TYPE=5 POINT CAL page 81 CALIBRATION DATA FULL SCALE VRMS KNOWN LOAD POINT 1/5 KNOWN LOAD POINT 2/5 KNOWN LOAD POINT 3/5 KNOWN LOAD POINT 4/5 KNOWN LOAD POINT 5/5 LEAVE SUB-MENU page 83 CALIBRATE page 85...
  • Page 141 HIGH/LOW HOLD HIGH/LOW CLEAR TARE ON TARE OFF page 105 AUX2 FUNCTION DISABLED TRACK HOLD HIGH/LOW HOLD HIGH/LOW CLEAR TARE ON TARE OFF page 106 CALIBRATION TYPE TYPE=SHUNT CAL TYPE=2 POINT CAL SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 141...
  • Page 142 Table 5-20: High-Level Input Channel Menu (Continued) TYPE=3 POINT CAL TYPE=5 POINT CAL page 108 CALIBRATION DATA FULL-SCALE VOLT/CURR FULL-SCALE VALUE ZERO-SCALE VALUE SHUNT CAL VALUE KNOWN LOAD POINT 1/5 KNOWN LOAD POINT 2/5 KNOWN LOAD POINT 3/5 KNOWN LOAD POINT 4/5 KNOWN LOAD POINT 5/5 LEAVE SUB-MENU page 110...
  • Page 143 Table 5-21: Split Display Virtual Channel page 118 CHANNEL xx MENU LEFT CHANNEL page 118 LEFT SOURCE TRACK PEAK VALLEY page 118 RIGHT CHANNEL page 118 RIGHT SOURCE TRACK PEAK VALLEY LEAVE MENU SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 143...
  • Page 144 Table 5-22: Mathematics Virtual Channel page 122 CHANNEL xx MENU SENSOCODE P/N (item name may vary) page 122 USER VALUES USER VALUE 1 (item name may vary) USER VALUE 2 (item name may vary) USER VALUE 3 (item name may vary) USER VALUE 4 LEAVE SUB-MENU page 122...

  • Page 145: Index

    AC/AC-LVDT Input channel 78 AC/AC-LVDT Input channel 75 High-Level Input channel 104 High-Level Input channel 101 Mathematics Virtual channel 123 Strain-Gage Input channel 55 Strain-Gage Input channel 58 SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 145...
  • Page 146 Strain-Gage Input channel 70 software revision 113 specifications 102 step-response time 103 troubleshooting 115 panel mounting wiring 92 of SC500 27 Peak/Valley values AC/AC-LVDT Input channel 77 displaying 20 indicator lights High-Level Input channel 103 limits 46 Strain-Gage Input channel 57...
  • Page 147 UP button 23 High-Level Input channel 113 user values 122 Mathematics Virtual channel 122 SensoCode program 122 Strain-Gage Input channel 68 specifications VALUE button 20 AC/AC-LVDT Input channel 76 Chassis Models 26 SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 147...
  • Page 148 High-Level Input channel 92 Mathematics Virtual channel 120 wiring Strain-Gage Input channel 52 AC/AC-LVDT Input channel 74 page 148 008-0671-00...

  • Page 149: Warranty

    However, we assume no responsi- bility for its use. While we provide applications assistance personally, through our literature and the Honeywell web site, it is up to the customer to determine the suitability of the product in the application.
  • Page 150 Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions Sensotec Sensors 2080 Arlingate Lane Columbus, Ohio 43228-4112 Tel: (614)850-5000 Fax: (614)850-1111 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.honeywell.com/sensotec Document Number 008-0671-00 Printed in USA © Copyright 2004 Honeywell International Inc.

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