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Smart Power The Ultra
SlimPak II uses Smart Power to control its output supply. Smart Power
automatically adjusts the the voltage to drive the output loop to the required
current. A low impedance current loop will subsequently require less voltage
than a loop with higher impedance. Previous designs provided only a single
supply at the highest voltage required to drive the highest impedance load.
Using Smart Power results in power savings and reduces the operating
temperature of the signal conditioner.
Enhanced LED
Diagnostics Other than when executing the pushbutton calibration
routine, the LEDs blink under the following conditions: GREEN:
- Flashes at 2Hz when the input is under range.
- Flashes at 8Hz when the input is over range.
RED:
- Flashes at 2Hz when the output is under range.
- Flashes at 8Hz when the output is over range.
An Under Range condition exists when the
signal is lower than the operational low value minus 6.25% of the operational
span. An Over Range condition exists when the signal is higher than the
operational high value plus 6.25% of the operational span.
A voltage output short circuit may cause an
under range condition (RED blinking at 2Hz rate). A current output open circuit
may cause an over range condition (RED blinking at an 8Hz rate).
There could be two or more LEDs blinking at
the same time, which means the module has more than one error condition. Only
when all error conditions have been removed, will the LEDs be back to normal
(Green ON, Red and Yellow Off).
Configuring
Modules Unless otherwise specified, the factory presets the Model
WV408 as follows:
| Input: |
Current |
| Range: |
4-20mA |
| Output: |
Current |
| Range: |
4-20mA |
| Reverse Out: |
Off |
| Remote Cal: |
Off |
- For other ranges, refer to the SWITCH SETTINGS table.
Reconfigure switches S1 and S2 for the desired input type and range.
- Set position 1 of S1 to ON if a WVC16 will be utilized
and remote calibration capability is desired.
- Set position 2 and 3 of S1 for the desired output
type.
- Set position 4 of S1 to ON for reverse output
operation.
- Set positions 5-7 of S1 and positions 1and 2 of S2 for
the desired input range.
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It is also possible to remotely select the
setpoints using an Ethernet connection and the optional WVC16 WebView
Communications Interface module.
Alarms Each module
supports up to three alarms, which can be configured to support high limit, low
limit and a timer for routine maintenance.
WV16 Communications Interface
(Optional) The WVC16 Communications Interface adds functionality
never before found in a signal conditioning system. The WVC16 interfaces with
Ultra SlimPak II devices via an internal infrared communications link (no
programming required) and provides the ability to connect as many as 32 modules
to the intranet, allowing the user to view process data on a near real time
basis, perform data logging functions on specified modules, calibrate the
signal conditioners remotely, and view diagnostic information.
The WVC16 contains a web page server and an
e-mail server. Browsers supported include Internet Explorer 5 or later and
Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later. The user has the ability to have setpoint trip
conditions generate an email message for up to 10 recipients. The module also
contains a countdown timer that can be used to notify when routine
maintemaintenance is required, such as re-calibration. The internal temperature
of the module can also be monitored. All memory to support the signal
conditioners historical data, storage of the web pages and all e-mail
messages is contained in the WVC16.
The WVC16 downloads a JAVA applet to the
clients computer. The applet provides access to the signal
conditioners data, which includes the following:
- Module configuration summary
- Module configuration editing
- Diagnostic/warning status
- Alarm setup & status
- E-mail setup, editing & address book
- Process variable viewing
Calibration The
calibration procedure is contained in the Installation & Calibration
Instructions document, which is available on our website (www.actionio.com).
You can also obtain it by telephoning Action technical support (703-
669-1318).
Note that Custom Calibration (option C620) is available from
the factory (settings MUST be within the units specifications). For a C620,
specify the following:
- a) Input Type, Range & Units (mA, mV, V).
- b) Output Type, Range & Units (ma, mV, V).
- c) Reverse Output (ON/OFF)
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