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Omega Engineering RD260A manual

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    http://www.omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com U ser ’ s Guide R D 2 6 0 A R E C O R D E R U s e r s M a n u a l[...]

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    Servicing North America: USA: One Omega Drive, Box 4047 ISO 9001 Certified Stamford, CT 06907-0047 T el: (203) 359-1660 F AX: (203) 359-7700 e-mail: info@omega.com Canada: 976 Bergar Laval (Quebec) H7L 5A1 T el: (514) 856-6928 F AX: (514) 856-6886 e-mail: info@omega.ca For immediate technical or application assistance: USA and Canada: Sales Service[...]

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    i Notes • The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of improvements in the instrument’s performance and functions. Display contents illustrated in this manual may differ slightly from what actually appears on your screen. • Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accu[...]

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    ii SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This recorder is developed to satisfy and to be used under the following conditions: • It is a component type instrument to be installed on an instrumentation panel or rack. • It complies with the IEC class II safety standard. • It complies with the EN61010-1 safety standard. • It complies with the CSA1010-1 safety sta[...]

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    iii Using the User ’ s Manual This manual contains information about the instrument’s functions and operating procedures as well as precautions that should be observed during use. T o ensure proper use of the instrument, please read this manual thoroughly before operating it. Keep the manual in a safe place for quick reference whenever a questi[...]

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    iv Using the User ’ s Manual Conventions Used in this Manual Displayed characters Bold alphanumeric characters enclosed with [ ] refer to characters or setting values that are displayed on the screen. Symbols The following symbol marks are used to attract the operator ’s attention. Affixed to the instrument. Indicates danger to personnel or ins[...]

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    v Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................. ... ii Using the User ’ s Manual ............................................................................................................... iii Chapter 1 Before Operation ................................[...]

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    1-1 1 Before Operation 1.1 Front/Rear Panels: Functions and Display Front Panel CH DA T A RCD ALM ESC RCD CH UP FEED MENU 1 Power switch 3 Chart cassette 2 Key panel 5 Display 4 Status display 1. Power switch (push-button type) Pressing the switch turns the power ON and OFF . 2. Key panel (push-key type) The panel contains the follwing five keys: R[...]

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    1-2 3. Chart cassette Contains a Z-fold chart (width: 100 mm, length: 16 m). 4. Status Display RCD indicator: illuminated when recording of measurement values is in progress. ALM indicator: illuminates when an alarm occurs. 5. Seven-segment character display Used to display data, setting screen, and so on. • Data display (left) : Displays channel[...]

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    1-3 1 Before Operation 1.2 Handling Precautions Safety precautions • Before you use this recorder make sure to read the Safety Precautions on page 2 of this manual. • Do not touch the interior of this recorder . For the replacement of parts, please contact the dealer of which you purchased this recorder • T urn the recorder power switch of f [...]

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    2-1 2 Daily Operation 2.1 Recording Switching Power ON/OFF The power switch is located at the lower right-hand corner of the front face behind the door . The switch is a push-button type. Press the switch to turn the recorder ON and press again to turn it OFF . After the power turns ON, the recorder executes a self-diagnostic check for several seco[...]

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    2-2 2.2 Selecting the Display Three different displays can be selected: Auto, Manual, and dislay OFF . If the DISP key is pressed you the recorder will change the display modes in the order of AUTO > MANUAL > OFF , Note that manual display can’t be selected on the 1-pen model. Auto Display Channel number and measured values will appear on t[...]

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    2-3 2 Daily Operation 2.3 Recorder Modes The recorder has three modes as described below: Operation Mode This is the mode for daily operation; when the power turns on, the recorder automatically enters this mode. Select from the following functions by pressing the appropriate keys on the key panel. key Replacement of pens (pen model only). See Sect[...]

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    2-4 2.4 Loading Chart Paper Installing / Replacing Chart Paper 1. Open the front door of the recorder , as shown below. 2. Make sure that recording is OFF . Power may be ON. 3. Riffle the chart thoroughly before loading. 4. While gently pressing the chart-cassette stoppers, located at both front ends of the cassette, lift and draw the cassette out [...]

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    2-5 2 Daily Operation Loading Chart Paper 7. Load the chart paper into the chart compartment; the small perforations should be at the left-hand. Make sure that the sprocket teeth of the chart drives are properly engaged in the chart paper perforations. T ake care not to load the chart paper backwards. Small perforations 8. Close the chart retainer [...]

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    2-6 2.5 Installing/Replacing Pens (Pen Model) CAUTION • Do not press or pinch the felt tip to prevent deformation. Do not move the pen holder up- or down-scale to protect the driving mechanism. • Always make sure to remove the pen cap before installation. Simple replacement 1. Open the front door , and make sure that recording is OFF . Power ma[...]

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    2-7 2 Daily Operation Replacement under pen-replacement mode When a pen is located at a place where its replacement is difficult to do, relocate the pen by the following procedures: 1. Make sure that recording is OFF . The main Power switch must be ON. 2. Press the key for three seconds to display [C_Pen] , and press the ENT key . 3. Press the key [...]

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    2-8 2.6 Installing/Replacing the Ribbon Cassette (Dot Model) CAUTION • Improper cassette insertion may cause faulty print color or damage the cassette. 1. Open the front door , and make sure that power is switched OFF . 2. Open the display by pulling its left end. CAUTION • Please take care not to apply any undue pressure in an upward or downwa[...]

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    3-1 3 Maintenance 3.1 Periodic Inspection Check the following items periodically , and replace parts, if necessary: Character printing Are recorded lines or printed characters clear , not blurred? T o replace a felt-tip pen, refer to the User ’s Manua l Section 2.5 Installing/Replacing Pens ; also, refer to User ’s Manual Section 2.6 Installing[...]

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    3-2 3.2 Fuse Don’t replace the fuse by yourself. Never take the recorder apart if the fuse needs to be replaced. Contact your nearest Omega sales representative if the fuse needs to re replaced. Fuse Ratings Rated V oltage: 250V Rated Current 1.25A T ype: T ime Lag Approved Standard: IEC/VDE Chapter 3 Periodic Inspection[...]

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    4-1 4 T roubleshooting 4.1 Error Messages Error Code List Please contact the dealer from which you purchased this recorder in case the following errors appear . See the T echnical Manual , Section 6, for more error messages. Error Codes Meaning Recovery Main memory reading error. Main memory writing error. A/D converter memory reading error. A/D co[...]

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    4-2 4.2 T roubleshooting See the T echnical Manual , Section 6, for more troubleshooting information. Is the power supply properly connected? Does the power meet the specified rating? NO NO NO YES YES YES Recorder is completely inoperative: Is the power switch ON? Does the switch turn properly? Connect the supply lines properly. Turn the switch on [...]

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    Index-1 Index Index Index Index F FEED key .......................................................................... 1-1 Feeding Chart Paper ......................................................... 2-1 Functions .......................................................................... 1-1 O Operation Mode ........................................[...]

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    W ARRANT Y / DISCLAIMER O M E GA E N GI NEE R ING , IN C. war rant s this u ni t to be f r ee o f d ef e ct s in mater ia ls and wor km an sh ip for a p e riod of 25 mon t hs f r o m dat e of pur cha se . OMEGA Warranty adds an additional one (1) month grace p erio d t o th e norma l t wo (2 ) y ear p ro d uc t war r a n t y to co ver ha nd li n g [...]

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    M3287/0299 W h e r e D o I F i n d E v e ry t h i n g I N e e d f o r P r o c e s s M e a s u r e m e n t a n d C o n t r o l ? O ME G A … O f C o u r s e ! T E M P E R AT U R E Th e rm ocou pl e, R TD & Therm isto r Pr o bes , Con nec to rs , Pan els & A s s e m b l i e s W i r e: T her moc oup le , R TD & The rmi sto r Cal ib ra to [...]