Ambassador Model 57600404, 57601404, 57601454 and 57602404 User Manual

30 Pages·2000·0.2 MB·English

Durant
®
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
MANUAL Number 57600-904-07
AMBASSADOR SERIES COUNT CONTROL N A E D
MODELS: ASSOCIATE
57600-404 (10-15 VDC)
57601-404 (115 VAC)
57601-454 (Red Display)
57602-404 (230 VAC)
• Six Digit, Dual Preset Main Counter
• Six Digit, Single Preset Batch Counter
• Eight Digit Totalizer Durant®
• 1/Tau Rate Meter
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• Counter and Rate Meter Scaling
• Four User-Configurable Control Inputs
• Two Output Relays P1 10000
• Two Solid State Outputs
• RS-485 Serial Communications
• Red or Green Display
RST RUN HELP
CLR PGM
EXIT ENT SEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction
3 Front Panel Features
4 Run Mode Operation
5 Programming
12 Scale Factors
13 Rear Terminal Description
15 Wiring Diagrams
18 Serial Communications
24 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
26 Specifications
27 Parts and Accessories
28 Dimensions
Durant
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION RATE METER
The Durant Ambassador 5760X-404 is a count control device In addition to count/control capabilities, a rate meter is
with three count registers - main counter, batch counter and provided to monitor the speed of the incoming count signal.
totalizer. The main counter has two presets and is well suited This rate feature uses the 1/tau method (event time measure-
for controlling processes which require two levels of control ment) and can calculate and scale the rate so that even a low
such as a slow down mode before stopping. The batch count speed (.1 Hz) can yield accurate rates in engineering
counter counts the number of times the main counter has units (ft/sec, gal/min, etc). The rate feature operates simulta-
cycled and typically represents values like: pieces cut, con- neously with the count/control functions.
tainers filled, cartons made and etc. The batch preset is
useful for signaling or stopping the process when the desired APPLICATION
amount of product is completed. The totalizer accumulates
the total number of counts processed by the main counter. Its To better understand the features and capabilities of the
value represents the total amount of material used by a Ambassador, review the simplified block diagram at the top
process or the total number of pieces processed. of the next page and the programming diagrams on pages 6
through 9. Because of the Ambassador’s versatility, both
PROGRAMMABLE I/O programming and wiring decisions must be made before the
counter can be operated. The following sequence of activi-
One of the unique features of the Ambassador family of ties is recommended:
counters is the programmability of the inputs and outputs.
Each of the four inputs can be independently programmed to 1. Answer the following questions:
perform one of nine functions. The user can also select which What should each count register represent?
events (counter preset outputs, reset signals, output control What should each output control or do?
inputs, output timers, and serial commands) cause each of What effect should each preset have on the outputs?
the four outputs (2 relay and 2 transistor) to pick-up and drop- What should cause each count register to reset?
out. Any input(s) may be programmed for output control, Which control signals should affect outputs (resets,
however, multiple output control inputs are paralleled into a programmable inputs, output timers, etc)?
single output control channel in the unit. What engineering units should the rate represent?
DISPLAY 2. Go through the programming section and mark the choices
required for the application.
All Ambassador Count/Controls are available in green backlit
LCD display and reverse image red LCD display versions. 3. Go through the wiring section and lay out the wiring
required. Remember that wiring is affected by program-
MENU PROGRAMMING ming.
Another unique feature of the Ambassador family of counters 4. Wire and program the counter as determined in steps 2
is the menu driven programming. The two line alphanumeric and 3 above.
display prompts programming choices, thus eliminating the
need to remember or look up programming codes. A non-
volatile memory retains programming choices, presets, and
count values while power is removed.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM / OVERVIEW
Pick
RST R1
CLR Up
Inp 1 R RELAY 1
Drop OUTPUT
Inp 2 Out LOGIC
C TOTALIZER
Inp 3
Inp 4
Pick
Up R2
RELAY 2
Drop OUTPUT
Out LOGIC
R/P Preset 1
Count
Signal
COUNT MAIN
From SCALER C COUNTER Preset 2 Pick
Sensor(s) Up
T1
TRANSISTOR
Drop 1 OUTPUT
Out LOGIC
Batch Pick
RATE METER BATCH Preset Up T2
(Rate Scaling) C COUNTER TRANSISTOR
Drop 2 OUTPUT
R Out LOGIC
COUNT SCALER PROGRAMMABLE INPUTS
Receives the up or down signals and adds or subtracts the The Ambassador unit has five programmable inputs (RST/
scale factor value to/from the current scaler remainder. The CLR key and four terminals). The user may program each
scaler outputs the integer result as up or down pulses. The input for one of nine functions (see INPUTS, page 10).
fractional portion of a count remaining is stored in the scaler’s
memory.
RELAY AND TRANSISTOR OUTPUT LOGIC
MAIN COUNTER These blocks act like latching relays. When the pick-up input
receives a pulse, the output turns on and stays on until it times
Counts the up and down pulses from the scaler. Every two out or until the dropout input receives a pulse.
milliseconds, the main counter checks if its value has passed
through either of the preset values (coincidence). For coinci-
dence to occur, the counter must count up to a preset in the RATE METER BLOCK
reset to zero mode and count down to preset 1 or zero in the
reset to preset 2 mode. If coincidence has occurred, the main The Rate Meter block measures the time duration of a pulse
counter outputs a pulse on the corresponding preset 1 or or group of pulses received at input A. It uses this measure-
preset 2 output. The main counter counts in the opposite ment along with the rate scaler to calculate the rate in
direction if it is programmed to reset to preset 2. meaningful units. Internal logic resets the rate meter if the
count direction reverses.
BATCH COUNTER
TOTALIZER
Counts up when main counter auto-cycles. If auto-cycle is
disabled, the batch counter increments when the main counter Counts the up and down pulses from the scaler. The totalizer
reaches preset 2. Every two milliseconds, the batch counter and main counter count in opposite directions if the main
checks if its value has passed through the preset value counter is programmed to reset to the preset 2 value.
(coincidence). If coincidence has occurred, the batch counter
outputs a pulse on the batch output.
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FRONT PANEL FEATURES
Durant®
Two line LCD Display - Shows
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count, preset, and rate values when
the unit is in the run mode. Displays
programming information when the P1 10000
unit is in the program mode.
RST RUN HELP
CLR PGM
EXIT ENT SEL
Key Functions
Reset/Clear Key - This key can be pro- Exit Key - In the preset editing mode this key
RST
grammed to reset count values when in the EXIT allows the preset editing process to be exited
CLR run mode. In the preset editing mode this key without altering the previous preset value. In
zeros presets that are being changed. In the the program mode this key exits program
program mode it zeros numeric data that is changes that have been selected but not yet
selected for editing. entered.
Run/Program Key - Press this key followed Enter Key - In the run mode this key causes
RUN
by the Enter key (ENT) to enter the program ENT preset changes to take effect. In the program
PGM mode. Pressing this key while in the program mode it causes the displayed program
mode returns the control to the run mode. changes to be entered.
Help/Key - In the run mode this key causes Select Key - In run mode this key allows the
HELP
the Help Screens to be displayed. In the SEL editing of presets and selects individual digits
program mode this key is used to set the of the preset. In program mode this key is
decimal point positions for count and rate used to move into more detailed menus and
scaler displays. selects the digits of numeric values needed
for programming.
Up Arrow/Plus (+) Key - In the run mode this Down Arrow/Minus (-) Key - In the run mode
key is used to scroll up through the six differ- this key is used to scroll down through the six
ent display screens. In the preset editing different display screens. In the preset edit-
mode this key adds 1 (increments) to the ing mode this key subtracts 1 (decrements)
value of the selected digit each time it is from the value of the selected digit each time
pressed. In the program mode this key is it is pressed. In the program mode this key is
used to step vertically up through the menus used to step vertically down through the
and increment the value of selected digits menus and decrement the value of selected
when changing numeric values. digits when changing numeric values.
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RUN MODE OPERATION
SELECTING DISPLAY INFORMATION CHANGING PRESET VALUES
The Ambassador control has six available run mode dis- Preset 1, preset 2 and batch preset are set as follows:
plays. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the desired
display. 1. Use the up and down arrow keys to select one of the three
preset screens.
The selected display will remain on until one of the arrow keys
is pressed to cause a change. 2. Press the SEL key to enter the preset change mode. The
display will show all digits of the preset value. The left-
The screen selected for display during run-mode only pro- most digit will flash indicating that it is currently selected.
vides information to the operator and does not affect the To set the preset to zero, press the RST/CLR key.
operation of the control.
3. Use the SEL key to select the digit to be changed. Each
If power is removed and restored, the unit will power-up with time the key is pressed, the next digit to the right is
the display that was last selected. selected. The digit value can then be changed using the up
and down arrow keys.
RUN MODE MENUS 4. Press the ENT key to enter the new preset value and
return to the run mode screens. Press the EXIT key at any
The keystroke sequence used to access all of the available time to abort preset changes.
run mode screens and change preset values is shown in a
menu format below. All count and control functions continue to operate when
preset values are being changed.
Run Mode Menu Illustration
RUN MODE PRESET EDIT MODE
press press
Data field flashes
press
C 123456 C 123456 SEL selects digit to be programmed EXIT ENT
Count & Preset 1 SEL from left to right. + and - add 1 and
P1 25000 P1 25000 subtract 1 from the selected digit. to return to enter
to scroll
one menu data and
down C 123456 C 123456 SEL selects digit to be programmed level return one
Count & Preset 2 SEL from left to right. + and - add 1 and menu level
P2 50000 P2 50000 subtract 1 from the selected digit.
B 500 B 500 SEL selects digit to be programmed
Batch & Batch Preset SEL from left to right. + and - add 1 and
Pb 1000 Pb 1000 subtract 1 from the selected digit.
TOTAL
Totalizer
12345678
RATE
Rate Indicator
600.0
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Count and Rate
R 600.0
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PROGRAM MODE
INTRODUCTION TO MENU PROGRAMMING ENTERING THE PROGRAM MODE
The menu programming format used by the Ambassador
series eliminates the need to memorize or look up program- To enter
RUN
ming options. Program prompting is provided on the 2 line Press Then ENT program
alphanumeric display. PGM mode
The programming menus are organized in a manner much The ENT key must be pressed within five seconds,
like an outline. The main menu items are located out to the far otherwise the display will return to the last run mode
left column and each successive subdivision of these main menu.
items is located one column further to the right.
The keystroke sequences to select all of the programmable Caution: entering the Program Mode will cause all
options are shown in the programming charts on pages 7-10. ! outputs to turn off. Make sure process is stopped
The seven main menus are shown below. before entering the Program Mode.
Overview of Main Menus
press
to scroll
down
PROGRAM Enter count scale factor and decimal
point, rate scale factor and decimal
SCALERS
point.
PROGRAM Select count mode, reset to zero or
reset to preset and auto-recycle op-
COUNT IN
erations.
PROGRAM Select the input function to be per-
formed by each to the four program-
INPUTS
mable inputs.
PROGRAM Select normal or reverse logic, latched
or pulsed, pick-up and drop-out events.
OUT MODE
PROGRAM Select the unit I.D. number, baud rate,
parity, and transmission delay.
SER PORT
PROGRAM Select the data items to be transmitted
when a serial group print command
SER OUT
(RCD7) is received.
PROGRAM Select the run mode function of the
front panel RST/CLR key. Restore fac-
OPTIONS
tory programming.
press
+
to scroll
up
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PROGRAMMING SCALERS AND COUNT INPUTS
MAIN MENU SUB MENU EDIT MENU See pages 10-11 for detailed description of
programming options.
to exit to
press EXIT main menu
Data field flashes
PROGRAM C SCALER C SCALER SEL selects digit to be programmed press press
SEL SEL from left to right. + and - add 1 and
SCALERS 1.00000 1.00000 subtract 1 from the selected digit. EXIT ENT
C DEC PT
to return to enter
C DEC PT ------ SEL selects decimal point position.
----- SEL HELP/• programs decimal point. onele mveelnu redtautran a onnde
press
menu level
SEL selects digit to be programmed
R SCALER R SCALER
from left to right. + and - add 1 and
SEL
to scroll 1.0000 1.0000 subtract 1 from the selected digit.
down HELP/• programs decimal point.
R DEC PT R DEC PT
SEL selects decimal point position.
SEL
------ ------ HELP/• programs decimal point.
PROGRAM CONTACT CONTACT Select Count Input mode using the
COUNT IN SEL ADD/SUB SEL ADD/SUB UP and DOWN cursors to scroll thru
this menu.
CONTACT
press press ADD/ADD press
CONTACT
to scroll to scroll C/DIR to scroll
down down down
SOLID ST
QUAD x1
SOLID ST
QUAD x2
SOLID ST
ADD/SUB
SOLID ST
ADD/ADD
SOLID ST
Cx1/DIR
SOLID ST
Cx2/DIR
RESET TO RESET TO
Select Reset to Zero
ZERO SEL ZERO
or
RESET TO
P2 () Select Reset to Preset
AUTO CYC AUTO CYC
DISABLED SEL DISABLED Select Auto Cycle Disabled
or
AUTO CYC
P1 Select Auto Cycle on P1
or
AUTO CYC
P2 (0) Select Auto Cycle on P2
or
AUTO CYC
PROGRAM P1 P2(0) Select Auto Cycle on P1 or P2
INPUTS
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PROGRAMMING CONTROL INPUTS
MAIN MENU SUB MENU EDIT MENU See pages 10-11 for detailed description of
programming options.
to exit to
press EXIT
main menu Data field flashes press press
PROGRAM INPUT 1 INPUT 1 Define input function from the
EXIT ENT
SEL SEL list provided. Repeat for
INPUTS DISABLED DISABLED
INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4. to return to enter
one menu data and
INPUT 1 level return one
Bypass Preset 1
press BYP P1 press menu level
INPUT 1
to scroll Output Control to scroll
OUT CTRL
down down
INPUT 1
Reset Counter,
RS C EDG Edge triggered
INPUT 1 Reset Counter,
RS C LVL Level sensitive
INPUT 1 Reset Batch,
RS B EDG Edge triggered
INPUT 1 Reset Totalizer,
RS T EDG Edge triggered
INPUT 1
Count Inhibit
STOP CNT
INPUT 1
Lock Program
LOCK PGM mode.
INPUT 1 Lock Program &
LOCK ALL Preset edit mode
INPUT 2
Repeated as above for INPUT 1.
DISABLED
INPUT 3
Repeated as above for INPUT 1.
DISABLED
INPUT 4
Repeated as above for INPUT 1.
DISABLED
PROGRAM
OUTPUTS
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PROGRAMMING OUTPUTSPROGRAMMING CONTROL INPUTS
MAIN MENU SUB MENU VIEW MENU EDIT MENU
to exit to to exit to
press EXIT main menu press EXIT sub menu Data field flashes
press press
PROGRAM RELAY 1 RELAY 1 RELAY 1 RELAY 1
OUT MODE SEL PROGRAM SEL NORMAL SEL NORMAL or REVERSE EXIT ENT
to return to enter
RELAY 1 RELAY 1 RELAY 1 one menu data and
SEL or
LATCHED LATCHED PULSED level return one
press press menu level
RELAY RELAY Enter output pulse time
SEL
to scroll to scroll PUL 1.00 PUL 1.00 XX . XX seconds
down down
RELAY 1 RELAY 1 RELAY 1 RELAY 1
Preset 1 SEL or or
P1 NA P1 NA P1 PU P1 D0
No Action Pick Up output Drop Outoutput
RELAY 1
Preset 2 Selection repeats as for P1 above
P2 NA
press press
RELAY 1 EXIT ENT
Batch Preset Selection repeats as for P1 above
PB NA
to return to enter
one menu data and
Output RELAY 1 level return one
Selection repeats as for P1 above
Control In OCTRL NA menu level
Front panel RELAY 1
and Remote Selection repeats as for P1 above
RS C NA
Counter Rst
RELAY 2
Repeats as for RELAY 1 above.
PROGRAM
TRANS 1
Repeats as for RELAY 1 above.
PROGRAM
TRANS 2
Repeats as for RELAY 1 above.
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
SERIAL
PORT
See pages 10-11 for detailed description of
programming options.
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PROGRAMMING SERIAL PORT AND OPTIONS
MAIN MENU SUB MENU EDIT MENU See pages 10-11 for detailed description of
programming options.
to exit to
press EXIT main menu
Data field flashes
PROGRAM SER PORT SER PORT press press
SEL SEL Program two digit serial port address.
SER PORT ID 00 ID 00 (Must be in a range from 00-99) EXIT ENT
to return to enter
BAUD BAUD
SEL Select 4800, 2400, 1200 or 300 one menu data and
4800 4800 BAUD. level return one
press menu level
PARITY PARITY
SEL Select Parity bit as NONE, ODD or
NONE NONE
to scroll EVEN.
down
Tx DELAY Tx DELAY
SEL Select either 0.002 sec or 0.100 sec
0.002 0.002 Transmit Delay.
PROGRAM COUNT COUNT Select SKIP or SEND for each data
SEL SEL block to be transmitted when
SER OUT SKIP SKIP
requested by the host computer.
BATCH BATCH
SKIP SEL SKIP press
press
TOTAL TOTAL
SEL to scroll
to scroll SKIP SKIP down
down
RATE RATE
SEL
SKIP SKIP
P1 P1
SEL
SKIP SKIP
P2 P2
SEL
SKIP SKIP
PB PB
SEL
SKIP SKIP
PROGRAM RST KEY RST KEY Define the function of the front
SEL SEL
OPTIONS DISABLED DISABLED panel RST/CLR key.
RST KEY
Reset Counter, Edge triggered
RS C EDG
press press
RST KEY
Reset Counter, Level sensitive
to scroll to scroll RS C LVL
down down
RST KEY
Reset Batch, Edge triggered
RS B EDG
RST KEY
Reset Totalizer, Edge triggered
RS T EDG
RST KEY Reset currently displayed counter,
RS D EDG Edge triggered
USER USER DEFAULT Load DEFAULT forces
SEL or the control to the factory
PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM
roll around to programmed state.
PROGRAM
SCALERS
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