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DTM8000 Digital Tachometer Installation and Operating Manual LT49 (A-5-3196A) MN1327[...]
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Quick Jump What models and recommended accessories are available? See p age 3. Looking for det ailed specifications? See p age 3. W ant to get st arted fast? See basic electrical hook-up det ails on p age 5. See mechanical inst allation det ails on p age 4. See some sample applications st arting on page 15. Need Help? See troubleshooting on p age 1[...]
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1 T able of Content s Introduction ................................................................................................................... .................... 2 General Features .............................................................................................................................. 2 Models & Options .........[...]
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2 Introduction The DTM8000 Digital Meter is a powerful, microprocessor-based unit capable of being configured for a number of todays demanding measurement needs. It can be quickly configured to operate as a digital rate meter, timer, or feature-filled process counter. It also offers up to two alarm outputs which can be adjusted for a number of t[...]
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3 Line Inp ut Vo lta g e-------------------- ---------------------------------- ---------------------------- Any Vo lta ge fro m 8 5 -26 5 VA C Line Inp ut Fre qu e nc y -------------------------------------- ---------------------------------- --------- Any F re q. fro m 48 -6 2 H e rt z Signal Inpu t Fre que ncy Range -----------------------------[...]
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4 Mechanical Inst allation Exploded Panel View Cut-out and Mounting Dimensions 5.000" 4.625" 2.289" 1.656" Ta c h Ite m V alu Pag e T ACHOMETER ENTER 4.000" 4.000" HOUSING DEPTH 4.625" P ANEL CUT -OUT DTM8000-6 3.622 " .140 " x 2 1.770" 0.885" SUPPLIED WITH EA CH CONTROL: 1) GASKET 2) (2) 6-32 [...]
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5 Electrical Inst allation & Diagrams P1 T erminal Block Wiring Diagram P1 T erminal Block Descriptions P1-1 (2NC) This is the normally-closed contact of the second user assignable relay output. P1-2 (2C) This is the common contact of the second user assignable relay. P1-3 (2NO) This is the normally-open contact of the second user a[...]
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6 Ta c h Ite m V alu Pag e T A CHOMETER ENTER Display Windo w Up & Down Buttons ENTER (Select) Button Basic Operating Instructions Rate, Time, and Counter Modes Explained In Rate Mode, the DTM8000 measures the input frequency, converts it to the user-defined units, and displays the rate in the display window of the user interface. Most applicat[...]
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7 Running Mode is the default display of the unit when power is applied. In Running Mode, the display shows the measured value in the appropriate user-defined format of rate, time, or count. As the input signal changes, the display is continuously updated to show the latest measurement. In this display mode, the Up and Down buttons serve no functio[...]
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8 Para meter Description Value R ange (units) Factory Settin gs User Settin gs 0 Selecting this item exits to Running Mode n/a n/a Read-Onl y Parameters 1 Model Number n/a 80 2 Software Build 1 – 9999 n/a 3 Hardware Version 1 – 9999 n/a 4 Serial Number – Major (reserved) n/a n/a 5 Serial Number – Minor (rese rved) n/a n/a General Setup 10 O[...]
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9 Sof tware Parameters, cont'd Para meter Description Value Range (units) Factory Settings User Settings Alarm Output #1 Conf iguration 40 Activation Conditions 0 – Alwa ys Off 1 – Always On 2 – Active when Above 3 – Active when Below 4 – Active inside Range 5 – Active outside Range 0 41 Output Style & Reset Mode 1 – Constant[...]
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10 Parameter Descriptions Parameter 0 Exit to Running Mode When parameter 0 is selected in Parameter-Selection Mode, the unit will return to Running Mode and display the running value. This should be selected once changes to parameters are completed. Parameter 1 Model Number (Read Only) This is a number which represents the base model numbe[...]
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11 Mode 3: Falling Edge, Prescaler = 4 In this mode, the signal input is measured at every 4th falling edge. This mode is especially useful when the signal input frequency is beyond the native pulse-per-minute range of the DTM8000. Because unit will automatically compensates for the prescaler, there is no need to factor in the prescaler value when [...]
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12 Parameter 25 Signal Input 1 (S1) Decimal Point (DP) Position This selects the format of the display with respect to the decimal points position. This parameter does not effect the value entry for other parameters. For example, it the user desires to display 10.00 at an input of 300RPM, then parameter 20 would be set to 1000, parameter 21 [...]
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13 Mode 3: Active When Display Value Below Limit The alarm output will activate when the displayed value is below the lower limit settings, parameters 47 and 57 accordingly. Mode 4: Active When Display Value Inside Range The alarm output will activate when the displayed value is greater than or equal to lower limit settings and less than or equal t[...]
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14 Parameter 45 & 55 Alarm 1 & 2 Pulse off Time This parameter defines the number of seconds the output should be disabled during the off phase of an active pulsing alarms output. Parameter 46 & 56 Alarm 1 & 2 Pulse Count This setting determines how many pulses are output when the alarm is activated and is configure[...]
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15 Application Examples Pump Flow Monitor with Audible and Visual Alarm Description: A pump monitor which displays the pump rate in gallons per minute with an audible and visual alarm output which will warn the operator of excessively low flow conditions under 5.00 GPM. The alarm should not be able to be silenced and should be reset when any front-[...]
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16 Conveyor Oven T ime Monitor with Over-Heating Alarm Description: An oven monitor displaying the tunnel time in minutes and seconds. The tunnel time is defined as the time it takes for the heated object on the conveyor to travel from point A to point B in the application diagram below. A visual indicator should activate if the tunnel time r[...]
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17 T ake-up / Pay-out Reel Material Measurement with Alarm Description: A take-up / pay-out system where the DTM8000 displays a measurement of dispensed or accumulated material in linear yards. Once the desired amount of material, 1500 yards, has been dispensed or accumulated, an external light should illuminate to indicate that the specified mater[...]
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18 Bi-directional Increment al Position Display Description: A system is needed which will track the position of a bi-directional linear-motion platform and allow the user to select a home or zero position. The display should read in inches and indicate the position of the platform at all times. Application Diagram: Wiring Diagram: Parameter Config[...]
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19 Problem Po ssible Case Solution Dis play is blank Power not appl ie d Defec t ive unit Using a v olt me ter, ver ify t hat a vol tage between 85 and 265VA C is measure d bet ween the L and N terminal bl oc k posi t ions. Contact t echnic al support for addi tional help and i nstr uc tio ns. Dis pl ay is dim Dis pl ay i nt ensit y paramet er is t[...]
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BALDOR ELECTRIC COMP ANY P .O. Box 2400 Ft. Smith, AR 72902–2400 (479) 646–471 1 Fax (479) 648–5792 www .baldor .com Baldor Electric Company MN1327 Printed in USA 04/03 CH TEL: +41 52 647 4700 F AX: +41 52 659 2394 D TEL: +49 89 90 50 80 F AX: +49 89 90 50 8491 UK TEL: +44 1454 850000 F AX: +44 1454 859001 I TEL: +39 1 1 562 4440 F AX: +3[...]