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June 2004224-790-01A

TPRG

All product names are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

SPA2 (TPRG) Quickstart GuideUse the front pushbuttons to quickly and easily set-up the SPA2 for your application. After programmingyour alarm using the diagram below, install the unitinto your application using the connection diagramsand terminal designation table located in thismanual.

ENTERPASS

Enter the password code to enablesettings changes.(Default = 55)

Scale Input "Smart Scaling":Set the values to be displayed

at zero and full scale withoutcalibration equipment.

Trim Analog Output:Connect the SPA into a calibrationset-up as shown in the manual andtrim the analog output.(Requires -AO Option)

Configure Sensor:Choose input type.

Password:View or change password.

Apply Input (Bench Scaling):Using calibration equipment,capture the zero and full scalevalues.

Exit Configuration Menu:Return to process display.

Configure Options:Set engineering units, decimal places, 50/60Hz filter, broken wire detection and scaling.

Security Jumperinstalled in OFF position.

Security Jumperinstalled in ON position.

Front PanelPushbuttons

Use the UP and DOWN pushbuttonsto scroll through menus and sub-menus.Use the SELECT pushbutton to access menus and/or make a choice.

CONFGSENSR

CONFGOPTNS

SCALEINPUT

APPLYINPUT

TRIMAOUT

CONFGEXIT

CONFGALARM

Configure Alarm:Set trip point, dead band,

high/low trip, delay, andlatching/non-latching.

CONFGPASWD

TRIMINPUT

Trim Input:Match the actual reading of your

SPA to a calibrated or known value.

CONFGAOUT

Scale Analog Output:Connect the SPA into a calibration

set-up as shown in the manualand scale the analog output.

(Requires -AO Option)

SCALEAOUT

SELECTDOWNUP

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

D

U

U

U

U

U

U

U

U

U

U

2

2

2

Configure Analog Output:Select volt or current output.Choose damping value and fail mode.

Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................................................................5

About This Manual .......................................................................................................... 5

Model and Serial Numbers ............................................................................................. 5

Inputs .............................................................................................................................. 5

Dual Sensors .................................................................................................................. 5

Outputs............................................................................................................................ 5

Options............................................................................................................................ 5

Internal Settings .............................................................................................................. 5

Specifications ................................................................................................6

Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 9

SPA2 Configuration: Front Panel Pushbuttons ...................................... 12

Main Menu/View Menu ................................................................................................. 12

Password ...................................................................................................................... 12

Configuring the Sensor ................................................................................................. 15

Configuring the Options ................................................................................................ 17

Scaling the Input ........................................................................................................... 19

Applying Input (Bench Scaling) ..................................................................................... 20

Input Trimming .............................................................................................................. 20

Configuring the Analog Output (-AO Option) ................................................................. 22

Scaling the Analog Output (-AO Option) ....................................................................... 24

Trimming the Analog Output (-AO Option) .................................................................... 25

Configuring the Alarm(s) ............................................................................................... 27

Password Configuration................................................................................................ 33

SPA2 Configuration: PC Configuration Software ................................... 34

Installing the Configuration Software ............................................................................ 34

Connecting the SPA2 to the PC..................................................................................... 34

PC Configuration Software Summary ...................................................... 36

Status and Tool Bar Legend ......................................................................................... 37

Configuration Screens............................................................................... 37

Input .............................................................................................................................. 37

Display .......................................................................................................................... 38

Alarms........................................................................................................................... 39

Analog Output ............................................................................................................... 41

Scaling .......................................................................................................................... 44

Custom Curve ............................................................................................................... 44

Error Codes ................................................................................................. 46

Installation ................................................................................................... 47

Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 47

Making the Electrical Connections ................................................................................ 47

Recommended Gound Wiring Practices ....................................................................... 47

CE Conformity............................................................................................................... 47

Operation ..................................................................................................... 47

Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 47

Customer Support ...................................................................................... 47

The Interface Solution Experts 5

SPA2Programmable RTD, T/C, Ohms, mVand Potentiometer Limit Alarm Trips

IntroductionThis is the user’s manual for Moore Industries’ SPA2

(TPRG): Programmable RTD, T/C, Ohms, mV andPotentiometer Limit Alarm Trips. The instrument isconfigured using a combination of front panelpushbuttons and a dedicated PC ConfigurationProgram. The SPA2 monitors a process variable andprovides up to four, fully user-configurable contactclosure outputs that can be individually programmedto trip whenever the input falls outside a user-set,high or low trip point. The SPA2 is typically used toactivate a warning light, bell or buzzer; or to initiate asystem shutdown. Thus, the instrument acts as asimple, but highly reliable and effective means ofmonitioring and safe-guarding a process.

About this ManualWherever you see a “Note”, “Caution” or “WARNING”pay particular attention.

WARNING - Hazardous procedure or condition thatcould injure the operator.

Caution - Hazardous procedure or condition thatcould damage or destroy the unit.

Note - Information that is helpful for a procedure,condition, or operation of the unit.

Model and Serial NumbersMoore Industries uses a system of model and serialnumbers to keep track of all of the information onevery unit it sells and services. If a problem occurswith your SPA2, check for a tag affixed to the unitlisting these numbers. Supply the Customer Supportrepresentative with this information when calling.

InputsRefer to Table 4 of this manual for input ranges andaccuracies of the SPA2 (TPRG) (Temperature inputProgrammable).

Dual SensorsThe SPA2 (TPRG) has the capability of dual sensorconnections. This is beneficial when you choose touse and view either a differential or averaging RTDinput and process variable. Refer to Table 4 for inputranges and accuracies when using dual sensors.

Outputs

AlarmsThe SPA2 can be ordered with two (-2PRG) or four(-4PRG) contact closure alarms. Each alarm can beindividually programmed.

2PRGThis is a two relay output with 5A@250Vac or 24Vdc,50/60Hz non-inductive contact rating. The contactarrangement is SPDT; however, the -2PRG output isalso available in a DPDT contact arrangement. Allrelay contacts (NO, NC and COM) are available foruse. No jumpers are required.

4PRGThis is a four relay output with 5A@250Vac or 24Vdc,50/60Hz non-inductive contact rating. The contactarrangement is SPDT. All relay contacts (NO, NC andCOM) are available for use. No jumpers are required.

Options

Analog Output (-AO)The SPA2 can be equipped with a scaleable analogoutput option to provide a 0-20mA or 0-10V output.-AO equipped units are set by the user to provideeither current (user-configurable between source orsink) or voltage.

Internal SettingsThe password security function of the SPA2 is con-trolled by a single jumper inside the top of the unithousing. You will need to remove the top cover inorder to access the jumper. Refer to Figure 2 forlocation and jumper settings.

6 The Interface Solution Experts


SpecificationsAlarm Trip Repeatability:Refer to Table 4Display Accuracy:±1 digit; when scaling thedisplay (or in custommode), high input-to-display span ratiosdecrease displayaccuracyInput Accuracy:Refer to Table 4Reference JunctionCompensation Accuracy(T/C inputs only):±0.45°CStability: Refer toTable 1Dead Band: User-setwithin selected input range;fully scaleable and set inuser-selected engineeringunitsResponse Time:256msec maximum(Defined as the time fromstep change on input toalarm state change whenalarm is set to tripmid-point)Alarm Trip Delay:Programmable from0-120 secondsLine Voltage Effect:±0.002% of span for a 1%change in line voltage(AC or DC)Isolation: 1000Vrmsbetween case, input,output (units with -AOoption) and power,continuous. Will withstanda 1200Vac dielectricstrength test for oneminute (with nobreakdown)WITH -RF OPTION:500Vrms between case,input, output and power

Power Supply:24DC range, 18-30Vdc;UAC range, 90-260Vac;110DC range, 75-150VdcPower Consumption:3.5W max. (24DC supply);4W max. (UAC supply);6W max. (110DC supply)

Performance Performance(continued)

AmbientConditions(continued)

Adjustments

Weight

Input Over-RangeProtection: ±5VdcInput Impedance:T/C inputs, 40Mohms,nominalInput Over-RangeProtection: ±5VdcExcitation Current:(RTD and Ohms) 250microamps, ±10%

WITH ANALOG OUTPUT

Output Accuracy:Current, ±0.01% of max.span (±2 microamps);Voltage, ±0.01% of max.span (±1mV)Response Time:256msec maximum(128msec typical) for theoutput to change from10% to 90% of its scale foran input step change of 0to 100%Ripple (up to 120Hz):Current output, 10mVp-pwhen measured across a250ohm resistor; Voltageoutput, 50mVp-p max.Output Limiting:Current outputs,

Voltage output, -0.5-11VLoad Effect (currentoutputs): ±0.01% ofspan from 0 to maximumload resistance on currentoutput

Operating Range:-40°C to +85°C(-40°F to +185°F)Relay Range:-25°C to +70°C(-13°F to +104°F)Storage Range:-40°C to +85°C(-40°F to +185°F)

Ambient TemperatureEffect: Refer to Table 3Effect of AmbientTemperature onReference JunctionCompensation (T/Cinputs only): ±0.005%per °C change of ambienttemperatureRelative Humidity:0-95% non-condensingRFI/EMI Protection:80-1000MHz, 1kHz AM,when tested to IEC61326with 0.5% of span or lesserrorWITH -RF OPTION:20V/m@80-1000MHz,1kHz AM, when tested toIEC61326 with 0.5% ofspan or less errorNoise Rejection:Common Mode,100dB@50/60HzNormal Mode, refer toTable 2

Front panel pushbuttonscontrol settings for zero,span, alarm trip points,high/low alarms, etc.;Internal jumper and menupassword protectparameter settings

LCD: 2x5 14-segmentcharacters, backlit,alphanumeric readoutaccurate to the nearestdigit.Range: -99999 to 99999;Decimal point can be user-setLED Type: INPUT LED:Dual color LED indicatesinput failureREADY LED: Green LEDindicates unit is operatingproperlyALARM 1, 2, 3 and 4 LED:Dual color LED per relayindicates alarm status

544 g to 601 g(19.2 oz to 21.2 oz)

AmbientConditions

Indicators

Performancewith AnalogOutput (-AO

Option)

Specifications and information subject to change without notice.

0-20mA 0, 23.6mA 4-20mA 3.6, 23.6mA X-20mA (90% of X), 23.6mA

Output Failure Limits



Table 1. Long-Term Stability

Input-to-Output(Years)

Input-to-Relay(Years)

Stability(% of maximum

span)

RTD, Ohm, & Pot Inputs

T/C & mV Inputs

1

0.09

0.08

3

0.16

0.14

5

0.21

0.18

1

0.047

0.008

3

0.081

0.014

5

0.104

0.019

Table 2. Normal Mode Rejection Ratio

Sensor Type Max. p-p Voltage Injectionfor 100dB at 50/60Hz

150mV80mV

250mV1V

500mV100mV

1V250mV100mV

T/C: J, K, N, C, ET/C: T, R, S, B

Pt RTD: 100, 200, 300ohmsPt RTD: 400, 500, 1000ohms

Ni: 120ohmsCu: 9.03ohms

mV250-100062.5-250

31.25-62.5

Resistance1-4kohms

0.25-1kohms0.125-0.25kohms

Table 3. Ambient Temperature Effect

*RTD

Millivolt

Ohm

0.0035°C

0.5microvolts + 0.005% of reading

0.002ohms + 0.005% of reading

Thermocouple

Accuracy per 1°C (1.8°F) change in Ambient

J

K

E

T

R, S

B

N

C

mV

0.00016°C + 0.005% of reading

0.0002°C + 0.005% of reading

0.00026°C + 0.005% of reading

0.0001°C + 0.005% of reading

0.00075°C + 0.005% of reading

0.0038°C + 0.005% of reading

0.0003°C + 0.005% of reading

0.00043°C + 0.005% of reading

0.5microvolts + 0.005% of reading

Accuracy per 1°C (1.8°F) change in Ambient

*Accuracy of Ni672 is 0.002°C



Table 4. Accuracy with RTD, Thermocouple, Ohms, Potentiometer, Millivolt Inputs and Four Terminal Dual/Triple Ranges

Direct Resistance

Potentiometer

J

K

E

T

R

S

B

N

C

DC

Platinum

Nickel

Copper

100

200

300

400

500

1000

Dual 500

Dual 1000

Triple 500

Triple 1000

100200

400

500

1000Dual 500

Dual 1000

Triple 500

Triple 1000

100

120

9.035

0-4000

Dual 0-2000ohms

Triple 0-1300ohms

4000 max.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

-200 to 850°C(-328 to 1562°F)

-200 to 260°C(-328 to 500°F)

-200 to 440°C(-328 to 824°F)

-200 to 80°C(-328 to 176°F)

-100 to 650°C(-148 to 1202°F)

-100 to 260°C(-148 to 500°F)-100 to 440°C(-148 to 824°F)-100 to 80°C

(-148 to 176°F)-200 to 510°C(-328 to 950°F)-80 to 320°C

(-112 to 608°F)

-50 to 250°C(-58 to 482°F)

0-4000ohms

0-2000ohms

0-1300ohms

0-100%-180 to 760°C

(-292 to 1400°F)-150 to 1370°C(-238 to 2498°F)-170 to 1000°C(-274 to 1832°F)-170 to 400°C(-274 to 752°F)

0 to 1760°C(32 to 3200°F)

0 to 1760°C(32 to 3200°F)

400 to 1820°C(752 to 3308°F)-130 to 1300°C(-202 to 2372°F)

0 to 2300°C(32 to 4172°F)

n/a

-240 to 960°C(-400 to 1760°F)

-200 to 260°C(-328 to 500°F)

-200 to 440°C(-328 to 824°F)-200 to 80°C

(-328 to 176°F)

-150 to 720°C(-238 to 1328°F)


(-148 to 176°F)-240 to 580°C

(-400 to 1076°F)-100 to 360°C(-148 to 680°F)

-65 to 280°C(-85 to 536°F)0-4095ohms

0-2000ohms

0-1300ohms0-100%


(-454 to 1855.4°F)-270 to 407°C

(-454 to 764.6°F)-50 to 1786°C

(-58 to 3246.8°F)-50 to 1786°C

(-58 to 3246.8°F)

200 to 1836°C(392 to 3336.8°F)-270 to 1316°C

(-454 to 2400.8°F)0 to 2338°C

(32 to 4240.4°F)

-50 to 1000mV

Input Type α α α α α Ohms ConformanceRange

MinimumSpan

Input Accuracy/ Repeatability

MaximumRange

10°C(18°F)

10ohms

10%35°C

(63°F)40°C

(72°F)35°C

(63°F)35°C

(63°F)50°C

(90°F)50°C

(90°F)

75°C(135°F)

45°C(81°F)100°C(180°F)

4mV

Ohms

0.003850

0.003902

0.003916

0.00672

0.00427

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

±0.1°C(±0.18°F)

±0.85°C(±1.53°F)

±0.4ohms

±0.1%±0.25°C(±0.45°F)±0.3°C

(±0.54°F)±0.2°C

(±0.36°F)±0.25°C(±0.45°F)±0.55°C(±0.99°F)±0.55°C(±0.99°F)

±0.75°C(±1.35°F)±0.4°C

(±0.72°F)±0.8°C

(±1.44°F)

±30microvolts

T/C

RTD(2-, 3-,4-Wire)

Dual(2-Wire,

One 2-Wireand

One 3-Wire)

Triple(2-Wire)

mV



Figure 2. Setting the Internal Jumper for Password Security ON or OFF

Figure 1. SPA2 (TPRG) Dimensions

CL

WHEN INSTALLED

WHEN INSTALLED

100mm(3.94 in)

52mm(2.05 in)

48mm(1.89 in)

138mm(5.43 in)

133mm(5.24 in)

126mm(4.97 in)

100mm(3.94 in)

137mm(5.39 in)

SPA

READY INPUT TRIP 1 TRIP 2 TRIP 3 TRIP 4

SELECTDOWNUPCOM

2SITEPROGRAMMABLEALARM

55mm(2.17 in)

REMOVE PANELBY UNSCREWING

TOP FOUR SCREWS

SET PASSWORD SECURITY

PASSWORD SECURITYIS OFF. NO PASSWORDREQUIRED.

PASSWORD SECURITYIS ON. PASSWORDREQUIRED.

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1

2

3

4

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+lo Source

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Table 5. SPA2 (TPRG) Terminal Designations

Input Type

RTD, Ohm, Potentiometer,T/C & mV Inputs

Top Terminals (Left to Right)

T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T10

KEY:AC or DC = Power InputACC or DCC = Power InputCM = Relay CommonDPDT = Double-Pole/Double-ThrowGND = Ground

NOTES:1. Terminal blocks can accommodate 14-22 AWG solidwiring.2. ±Io/±Vo labeling is present only when the unit is equippedwith the Analog Output (-AO) option.3. Your input power requirement (AC or DC / ACC or DCC)will depend upon your unit’s power need.

MR MR -Io Source+Io Sink

+Vo -Vo-Io Sink

Output Type

2PRG(SPDT Relays)

4PRG(SPDT Relays)

2 DPDT Relays

Middle Terminals (Left to Right)

11 12 13 14 15 16

NO3 CM3 NC3 NO4 CM4 NC4

Io = Current OutputMR = Manual ResetNO = Normally OpenNC = Normally Closed

Sink = Current SinkSource = Current SourceSPDT = Single-Pole/Double-ThrowVo = Voltage Output

+Io Source

Relay 2CM1

Relay 2NC1

Relay 2NO2

Relay 2CM2

Relay 2NC2

Output/Power Type

2PRG(SPDT Relays)

4PRG(SPDT Relays)

2 DPDT Relays

Bottom Terminals (Left to Right)

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10

NotUsed

ACor

DC

ACCor

DCCGND

GND

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

NO1 CM1 NC1 NO2 CM2 NC2Not

Used

Relay 2NO1

NotUsed

GNDRelay 1

CM1Relay 1

NC1Relay 1

NO2Relay 1

CM2Relay 1

NC2Relay 1

NO1

See Figure 3

Figure 3. Sensor Hook-Up Guide

+ –

1 43 2 1 43 2 1 43 2

Thermocouple and Millivolt

Input

2-Wire RTD or Decade

Resistance Box

1 43 2


Resistance Box


Resistance Box

1 43 2

Potentiometer Input

1 4 3 2

Dual 2-Wire Sensor

Measurement 1Measurement 2

One 2-Wire Sensor and One 3-Wire Sensor


Three 2-Wire Sensors

Measurement 1

Measurement 2

1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2

Measurement 3

NO1 CM1 NC1 NO2 CM2 NC2ACor

DC

ACor

DC

ACCor

DCC

ACCor

DCC



Figure 4. SPA2 (TPRG) Hook-Up Diagram For Front Panel Configuration

AC OR DCPOWERSUPPLY

GND

SPA


SELECTDOWNUPCOM


MILLIVOLTSOURCEOR T/C

SIMULATOR

_

+

OHMS OR RTD

SIMULATOR

INPUT HOOK-UP CONNECTIONS

+ –

1 43 2 1 43 2 1 43 2


Input


Resistance Box

1 43 2


Resistance Box


Resistance Box

1 43 2

Potentiometer Input

1 4 3 2

Dual 2-Wire Sensor





Measurement 1

Measurement 2

1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2

Measurement 3



SPA2 Configuration:Front Panel PushbuttonsThe SPA2 (TPRG) operating parameters may be setusing front panel pushbuttons and/or MooreIndustries’ PC Configuration Software. This sectiondescribes configuration via the front panelpushbuttons.

There are three pushbuttons on the unit’s frontpanel; UP, DOWN and SELECT. Together with theprompting messages displayed on the LCD, theseare used to access menus, and to view and changethe settings.

Use SELECT as your “Enter” button, to make yourselections.

Use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate withinthe menus.

Note:All parameters, except the Custom Curve feature,

can be configured using the front panel pushbuttons.The Custom Curve table can only be configuredusing the PC Configuration Software Program.

Main Menu/View SettingsFigure 5 gives an overview of the Main menu; theView menu is shown in Figure 6.

Upon power-up, the SPA2 defaults to a display of themeasured value. Pressing the DOWN button ac-cesses a series of displays that show, in succession,the settings currently stored in unit memory.

Depending upon whether or not the Security Jumperhas been installed (Figure 2), pressing SELECT willaccess either the first screen in the main configurationmenu, “CONFG SENSR”, or the password code queryscreen, “ENTER PASS”.

Once the Main Menu has been accessed, the DOWNbutton is used to move through all of the sub-menus ina loop. Pressing the SELECT button accesses thefirst screen of the sub-menu shown on the LCD.

PasswordThis menu is bypassed if the Password SecurityJumper is not installed. If the jumper is installed, themenu comes up when SELECT is pressed from thedisplay of the process variable input. To access thesecurity jumpers, you must remove the top cover(refer to Figure 2). The menu is shown as part ofFigure 5. Refer to the Password Configuration sectionof this manual for a more detailed description of thepassword feature.

1. If the jumper is installed, pressing SELECTfrom the display of the process variable inputwill bring up the “ENTER PASS” screen.

2. Press SELECT again to enter the “PASS”screen. Use the UP and DOWN buttons toenter “55”, the default screen for this point inthe menu.

3. If a password has been set (four characters,maximum), use the UP or DOWN buttons todisplay the correct password.

When the correct password number isdisplayed, press SELECT.

Note:If the correct password is not known, the unit

settings can be viewed, but not changed.

4. If you have entered the correct password, thesensor configuration menu, “CONFG SENSR”,will be accessed. If not, the display will showa “VIEW ONLY” message.

5. From “VIEW ONLY”, press SELECT to go backto the process variable input. Use the UP andDOWN buttons to view the settings in thevarious menus. The “VIEW ONLY” mode locksout any attempt to make changes to thesettings.



Figure 5. Main Menu and Password Menu

PROCESS VALUEDISPLAY

U/DVIEW MENU

If no

PW

jum

per

SELIf PW jumper fitted ENTER

PASS U/D

SEL

0PASS

U = Inc. count

D = Dec. count

VIEWONLY

U/D

SEL (if correct PW)

SEL (if incorrect PW)

SEL

CONFGSENSR

CONFGOPTNS

SCALEINPUT

APPLYINPUT

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

CONFG SENSRmenu

CONFG OPTNSmenu

SCALE INPUTmenu

APPLY INPUTmenu

D

D

D

D

U

U

U

U

TRIMINPUT

SEL TRIM INPUTmenu

CONFGAOUT

SCALEAOUT

TRIMAOUT

SEL

SEL

SEL

CONFG AOUTmenu

SCALE AOUTmenu

TRIM AOUTmenu

D

D

U

U

CONFGALARM

CONFGPASWD

CONFGEXIT

SEL

SEL

SEL

CONFG ALARMmenu

PASSWORDmenu

CONFG EXITmenu

D

D

U

U

If n

o-A

O o

ptio

n

If no

-AO

op

tion

D

U

D

U

SEL

D

U

U = UP KeyD = DOWN KeySEL = SELECT Key

U = No action

D = No actionPW = Password

SPA


SELECTDOWNUPCOM




Figure 6. View Menu

PROCESS VALUEDISPLAY

D

D

D

D

U

U

U

U

D

U

If n

o A

OU

T

XXXXXZERO

(IF AOUT)

XXXXXFULL

(IF AOUT)

*XXXXXAL1

*XXXXXAL2

*XXXXXAL3

*XXXXXAL4

U/D

U

If no A

OU

T

If 2 alarms

D

U

SPA


SELECTDOWNUPCOM


*If set as a:• TRIP alarm, trip point value is displayed along with an "H" (high alarm) or an "L" (low alarm), depending upon configuration• FAULT alarm, "FAULT" is displayed• ROC (Rate of Change) alarm, "ROC" is displayed• If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the display returns to the Process Value reading



Note:The menu to set or change the password stored in

SPA2 memory is presented in the PasswordConfiguration section of the manual.

Configuring the SensorFigure 7 gives an overview of the Sensor Configurationmenu.

If the Password Jumper is not installed, the passwordsub-menu is bypassed, and the “CONFG SENSR”menu is accessed by pressing SELECT from theprocess variable display.

1. From the “CONFG SENSR” display, pressSELECT.

2. At “SENSR TYPE” press SELECT. Use theUP or DOWN arrow buttons to scroll throughthe options in the “Sensor Selection List” boxshown in Figure 7, for input type. The defaultdisplay for this menu is always the last setting.

3. When the display shows the type of input thatyou choose to use, press SELECT.

4. Next, the available input values are displayed.Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll throughthe selections, choose a value that is greaterthan or equal to the maximum value for theinput you will be monitoring and press SELECTwhen the value has been displayed.

5. If you selected an RTD or T/C input, use theUP and DOWN buttons to select the unit youwish displayed; press SELECT. The nextmenu is “EXIT SENSR”.

If selecting a mV, Resistance (single sensor)or Potentiometer input, the next menu is “EXITSENSR”.

If a Resistance range was selected as yourinput, and you are using dual sensors, you willneed to choose whether you want to view yourprocess variable in an average (PV AVG) ordifferential (PV DIFF) display; press SELECT.

6. “EXIT SENSR” appears. If all values in thisparameter have been set, press SELECT. Ifnot, return to the menu and set your values.

7. The next display is the menu for the selectionof functional options, ”CONFG OPTNS”. Toskip the rest of the configuration menus andreturn to the process variable display, pressthe UP button twice (to “CONFG EXIT”), andpress SELECT.



Figure 7. CONFG SENSR Menu

SEL

SEL

CONFG SENSR

SENSR TYPE

D

U

EXITSENSR

U

D

CONFG OPTNS menu

SEL

Use the UP and Down buttons

to cycle throughthe lists

Sensor Selection List

"RTD 2WIRE""RTD 3WIRE""RTD 4WIRE"

"MV""OHMS 2WIRE""OHMS 3WIRE""OHMS 4WIRE"

"T/C""T/C+RJC"

"POT""RTD 2X2W""RTD 2X3W"

"OHMS 2X2W""OHMS 2X3W"

"RTD 3X2W""OHMS 3X2W"

U/D

RTD Type List:"P3850 R100, R200, R300,

R400, R500, R1000" "P3902 R100, R200,R400, R500, R1000"

"P3916 R100" "NI672 R120"

"CU427 R9035"

MV Range List:"1000, 500, 250,125, 62.5, 31.25"

T/C Type List:"J, K, E, T, R,S, B, N, C"

Resistance Range List:"4000, 2000, 1000,

500, 250, 125"

Potentiometer Range List:"4000, 2000, 1000,

500, 250, 125"

SEL

Temperature Selection List:"DEG C", "DEG F", "KELVN", "DEG R"

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Configuring the OptionsFigure 8 gives an overview of the OptionsConfiguration menu.

You may configure the process variable display,decimal places, 50/60Hz filter selection, broken wiredetection and the scaling mode from this menu.

To configure the options of the the SPA2:

1. At the “CONFG OPTNS” screen, pressSELECT.

2. “DSPLY MODE” appears. Press SELECT toenter the menu. Choose between “NORMMODE” and “TOGLE MODE” by using the UPand DOWN buttons. Press SELECT.

NORM MODE– Displays only your PV orAOUT value, whichever you select.

TOGLE MODE– Every four seconds yourdisplay will toggle between two displays thatyou choose.

3. Next, “DSPLY SRC 1” appears. PressSELECT and choose between “AOUT” (if yourunit is equipped with the -AO option), “RJC” or“PV” by using the UP and DOWN buttons.Press SELECT.

If you selected “TOGLE MODE”, you will nextbe asked to enter your “DSPLY SRC 2” value.

4. The “DSPLY EGU 1” prompt is brought up.Press SELECT and choose the desiredappearance of your display. Press SELECT.

If you selected “TOGLE MODE”, you will nextbe asked to enter your “DSPLY EGU 2” value.

5. Next, the “SET DPS” display appears. PressSELECT. Scroll through the available choicesby using the UP and DOWN buttons and pressSELECT once you have made your selection.

6. “SET FILTR” appears; press SELECT. Here,you must select the proper line frequency ofyour AC source–50Hz or 60Hz; press SELECT.

7. When “SET BWIRE” appears, press SELECTto enter the menu. You must choose whetheror not to enable Broken Wire Detection. PressSELECT.

Broken Wire Detection– The SPA2 monitorsyour process variable. If the monitored valuefalls equal to or below a set value, then a stateof Broken Wire is declared.

8. “SCALE MODE” appears; press SELECT.Choose whether or not to enable scaling. Thiswill be configured in the next menu. Select“SCALE OFF” or “SCALE ON” and pressSELECT.

Scale Mode– This allows you to customizeyour display for your application. By example:if your process is sending a 32°-212° reading tothe SPA2 and you wish to view the input as0-100% then this can be accomplished with theScale Mode feature.

9. “EXIT OPTNS” appears. Press SELECT.Proceed to the “SCALE INPUT” menu.



Figure 8. CONFG OPTNS Menu

CONFGOPTNS

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SEE EGU SELECTION

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SEE EGU SELECTION

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AUTOXXXXXXXXX.XXXX.XXXX.XXX

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BWIREON/OFF

TOGGLE

SCALEON/OFF

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SEL

EGU SELECTION LIST

AUTO MODE**FROM PC

DEG CDEG FKELVNDEG R

MAMV

OHMSPCTPSI

PSIGVOLTS

**When FROM PC is selected, the actual text is input from the

PC Configuration Program. The display shows the PC default

("*****") until the proper EGU is downloaded from the PC program.

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Figure 9. SCALE INPUT Menu

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INPUTFULL

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1. When scaling the input, the value displayed represents the actual input. 2. When the SCALE INPUT menu is accessed, the APPLY INPUT menu is skipped and the TRIM INPUT menu appears.

NOTES:

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Scaling the InputFigure 9 gives an overview of the Input Scaling menu.

Scaling allows you to take your PV (Process Variable)reading and manipulate it to a more customized dis-play range. PV is the unit read after selecting yourinput type. For example, choosing a Resistance inputwould then produce a PV displayed in ohms.

Also known as “Smart Ranging”, scaling of the SPA2

(TPRG) allows the user to set the zero and full scalevalues of the input from the intended application, with-out having to connect the unit to any calibration equip-ment.

Continue with the “SCALE INPUT” if you enabledscaling in the previous menu. To proceed, follow thesteps below.

Note:When using the front panel push buttons to enteryour scaling values, you may enter only whole

number increments. To adjust your value past thedecimal point, you must use the PC Configuration

Program.

1. At the “SCALE INPUT” display, pressSELECT.

2. Press SELECT at the “INPUT ZERO”parameter and enter the value you wantdisplayed when your input is at zero. PressSELECT.

3. Press SELECT at the “INPUT FULL” screen.Enter the value you wish displayed when yourinput is at full scale. Press SELECT.

If you selected “SCALE OFF” in the “CONFGOPTNS” menu, the menu skips to Step 6. Ifyou selected “SCALE ON”, proceed to Step 4.

4. Next, “SCALE ZERO” is displayed. Use theUP and DOWN buttons to adjust your scaledzero value. This is the value that will bedisplayed when you are at the zero end of yourdisplay range. Press SELECT.

5. “SCALE FULL” appears. Press SELECT toenter the menu. Enter the value you wish asyour full scaled range– the value displayedwhen you are at the full end of your range.Press SELECT.

6. “EXIT SCALE” appears. If all scalingparameters have been set, press SELECT.The next menu selection to appear is “TRIMINPUT”.



Applying Input (Bench Scaling)Figure 10 gives an overview of the Apply Input menu.

With Bench Scaling, also called “Standard Ranging”,inputs are “captured” at their zero and full scale levelsusing external, calibrated equipment.

1. At the “APPLY INPUT” screen, press SELECT.

2. “APPLY ZERO” appears. Apply the input youwish as your zero, press SELECT and waituntil it is flashed on the display. PressSELECT to capture.

3. Next, “APPLY FULL” is displayed. Apply thevalue of your full range; press SELECT. Whenthis is flashed, press SELECT to capture.

4. Press SELECT at “EXIT APPLY” and exit themenu.

Input TrimmingFigure 11 gives an overview of the Input Trimmingmenu.

Sensor trimming increases the measurement accuracyof the parameter you are trimming by matching thereading of its actual input to its scaling. The SPA2

offers the use of a factory-configured trimming feature(“FCTRY TRIM“) or user-set, one-point or two-point(“USER 1PNT” OR “USER 2PNT”) trimming.

Unit default is “FCTRY TRIM”. If another trimmingselection had been made and you wish to return to the“FCTRY TRIM” feature follow the instructions below.

1. Press SELECT at the “TRIM INPUT” SCREEN.Once the “TRIM MODE” appears, pressSELECT.

2. The “FCTRY TRIM” feature is displayed, pressSELECT. This takes you to the “EXIT TRIM”screen.

3. To exit, press SELECT.

To input user-specific trim values, perform thefollowing steps:

1. At the “TRIM INPUT” display, press SELECT.When “TRIM MODE” appears, press SELECTagain. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to reachthe user-set trimming menus. Press SELECTonce the desired parameter is displayed–“USER 1PNT” or “USER 2PNT”.

2. “TRIM ZERO” appears. To program, pressSELECT. Your present zero scaling value isshown and prompts you to “APPLY” your value;press SELECT. Once your value is presentand flashing, press SELECT again. If youselected “USER 1PNT” trimming, “EXIT TRIM”appears. Press SELECT to reach the “CONFGAOUT” menu (or “CONFG ALARM” menu ifthe -AO option is not enabled). Proceed toStep 3 for “USER 2PNT” trimming.

3. If you selected “USER 2PNT” trimming, repeatthe instructions in Step 2 for the “TRIM FULL”setting. Press SELECT when “EXIT TRIM” isdisplayed to reach the “CONFG AOUT” menu(or “CONFG ALARM” menu if the -AO option isnot enabled).

Note:Trim only the zero and full values entered in the“SCALE INPUT” menu through the front panelpushbuttons. To trim values other than those

specified in the “SCALE INPUT” menu, you mustuse the PC Configuration Software program.

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APPLYZERO

APPLYFULL

EXITAPPLY

APPLYINPUT

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TRIM INPUT menuSEL

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SEL

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SEL

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Figure 10. APPLY INPUT Menu



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EXITTRIM

TRIM INPUT

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FCTRY TRIM USER 1 PNT USER 2 PNT

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XXXXX APPLY(ZERO)

XXXXX EGU

TRIMFULL

XXXXX APPLY FULL

XXXXX EGU

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CONFG AOUT menu

CONFG ALARM menu (If no AOUT)

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Figure 11. TRIM INPUT Menu



Configuring the Analog Output(-AO Option)Figure 12 gives an overview of the Analog OutputConfiguration menu.

If your unit is equipped with the -AO option, use thismenu for configuration.

1. Press SELECT at the “CONFG AOUT” display.This sends you to the “SEL AOUT” section.Press SELECT and use the UP and DOWNbuttons to toggle between current and voltage.When the selction you desire is displayed,press SELECT.

2. Once you reach the “SET DAMP” field, youmay skip the damping parameter, by using theDown button to reach the next field. To setdamping, proceed to Step 3.

Damping– Output Damping allows you tointroduce a delay (0-30sec) into the responseof your unit in order to stop momentary inputvariations from setting off alarms.

3. To set damping, press SELECT at the “SETDAMP” display. Use the UP and DOWNbuttons to enter a value between 0 and 30seconds; press SELECT.

4. Press SELECT at “FAIL MODE” to programthe setting. If choosing “FAIL HIGH”, “FAILLOW” or “HOLD LAST”, pressing SELECT isyour last step. This sends you to “EXITAOUT”.

HIGH/LOW– Choosing either of these optionswill send the output to a High (23.6mA forcurrent; 11.0V for voltage) or Low (3.6mA forcurrent; -0.5V for voltage), respectively. Thiscan also be translated as 90% of the output’szero value.

HOLD LAST– This will display the last valuepresent before the failure.

Choosing “HOLD GO-HI” or “HOLD GO-LO”from the “FAIL MODE” screen and pressingSELECT directs you to the “HOLD TIME”portion of the menu. Press SELECT and usethe UP and DOWN buttons to enter a valuebetween 1 and 30 seconds; press SELECT.This brings up “EXIT AOUT”. PressingSELECT displays the next menu option,“SCALE AOUT”.

HOLD GO-HI/HOLD GO-LO– This will hold thelast value before failure, for a set time, andthen return to the High or Low value,depending on configuration.



Figure 12. CONFG AOUT Menu

CONFGAOUT

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Scaling the Analog Output(-AO Option)Figure 13 gives an overview of the Analog OutputScaling menu.

Follow these instructions to scale the analog outputafter you have performed the configuration.

Note:When using the front panel pushbuttons to enter

your scaling values, you may enter only values toone decimal place (tenths). To adjust your value

past one decimal place, you must use the PCConfiguration Program.

1. At the “SCALE AOUT” display, press SELECT.

2. Press SELECT at the “AOUT ZERO”parameter and enter the value you want tooutput when your input is at zero. PressSELECT.

3. Press SELECT at the “AOUT FULL” screen.Enter the value you want to output when yourinput is at full scale. Press SELECT.

4. “EXIT SCALE” appears. If all scalingparameters have been set, press SELECT.

Figure 13. SCALE AOUT Menu

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1. When setting zero and full values, the values displayed are the analog output. Zero and full in mA or Volts (depending upon the output configuration). 2. Update your analog output during -AO scaling.3. Rearranging values nulls your trim value.4. Implement "auto increment" when incrementing and decrementing zero and full counts.

NOTES:



Trimming the Analog Output(-AO Option)Figure 14 gives an overview of the Analog OutputTrimming menu.

Output trimming increases the measurement accuracyof the SPA2 by calibrating its analog output to thedevice that is receiving the output. This ensures thatthe instrument is being correctly interpreted.

Connect the unit as shown in Figure 15 and allow fiveminutes for warm up and stabilization.

1. At the “TRIM AOUT” display, press SELECT.

2. “TRIM ZERO” appears. Press SELECT. Thevalue 0.000 (mA or V depending on the set up)is shown. While monitoring your reading on themeter, use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjustthe output to the desired level. Use the meterin the set up to monitor the output as it isadjusted. When the output is set as desired,press SELECT.

Note:The value on the LCD is the value that must betrimmed in order to adjust to the desired level.

3. Press SELECT at “TRIM FULL” and repeatStep 2. Press SELECT. “FCTRY TRIM” isshown on the display.

4. If you wish to disable the user-configuredtrimming values and use factory trimming,press SELECT at the “FCTRY TRIM” screen.Use the UP and DOWN buttons to choose“YES”; press SELECT. “TEST AOUT” isbrought up on the display.

By selecting “NO” at the “FCTRY TRIM”screen, the user-configured trim values will beused.

5. In order to check output performance andaccuracy, you may want to perform an outputtest. If you choose to enable this test, followthe instructions in Step 6. To bypass thisfeature, use the DOWN button and scroll to“EXIT TRIM”.

6. To enable the analog output test, pressSELECT at the “TEST AOUT” display. Use theUP and DOWN buttons to set your output testvalue (this figure must fall within your sensorconfiguration range value) and press SELECT.“EXIT TRIM” appears; press SELECT.

Figure 14. TRIM AOUT Menu

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Figure 15. SPA2 (TPRG) Trimming Hook-Up Diagram For Front Panel Configuration

CURRENT OUTPUT SOURCE

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Configuring the Alarm(s)The SPA2 offers you four alarms. Each of thesealarms may be configured as trip, fault or rate ofchange alarms. The instructions below will explain thesteps to follow in order to set each type of alarm.This section will be divided into three sub-sections:“Trip Alarm Configuration”, “Fault Alarm Configuration”and “Rate of Change Alarm Configuration”. Dependingupon the type of alarm you are setting, you may referto the section specific to your need at the time.

Trip Alarm ConfigurationFigure 16 gives an overview of the Trip AlarmConfiguration menu.

Trip alarms are used if the user desires an alarmcondition if a process value deviates from a set trippoint.

1. At the “CONFG ALARM” menu, pressSELECT. Use the UP and DOWN buttons totoggle between the four alarms. When thedesired alarm appears, press SELECT.

2. At the “ALARM TYPE” menu press SELECT.From here you will choose your alarm type.Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scrollthrough the selections. Press SELECT once“ALARM TRIP” is displayed.

3. At “ENTER TRIP”, press SELECT and enteryour alarm trip value. Use the UP and DOWNbuttons to select your trip value; pressSELECT.

4. Press SELECT at “ENTER DBAND” and enteryour dead band value if using dead band.Press SELECT once your desired settingappears.

Dead Band– The Dead Band is the rangewithin which an alarm relay remains in an alarmcondition even after the monitored processvariable input has returned to a safe level, at orbelow/above the trip point setting.

5. Press SELECT at “ENTER DELAY” and inputyour desired delay time by using the UP andDOWN buttons.

Delay– When your unit is in an alarm condition,the delay is the amount of time you set(0-120sec) to elapse before a relay trip.

6. Pressing SELECT at the “SET HI/LO” menudirects you to configure the alarm as an“ALARM HI” or “ALARM LO”. Use the UP andDOWN buttons to reach your selection andpress SELECT.

ALARM LO– You are notified if your processinput drops below your trip point setting.

ALARM HI– You are notified if your processinput exceeds your trip point setting.

7. At the “SET LATCH” display, press SELECTand choose “LATCH ON” or “LATCH OFF”using the UP and DOWN buttons; pressSELECT.

Latching Alarm– When a SPA2 is configuredwith latching alarms, an alarm condition will not“clear” (the relay will not change state) until theinput returns to a non-alarm state AND manualreset terminals are shorted and then opened.

These manual reset terminals, labeled “MR” arelocated on the top row of the SPA2.

8. Press SELECT at “SET FSAFE” to enter themenu. Then use the UP and DOWN buttons toswitch from “ALARM FSAFE” to “ALARMNONFS”. Make your selection and pressSELECT.

Fail Safe (ALARM FSAFE)– Will remain in analarm condition even if power to the unit isremoved. Its alarm trip relays are energizedwhenever the process input is in a non-alarmcondition (including any dead band setting).These relays de-energize when the processinput trips the alarm.

Non Fail Safe (ALARM NONFS)– With thistype of alarm relays are energized wheneverthe process input is in an alarm condition.These relays de-energize when the processinput returns to the reset point (including anydead band).



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Figure 16. CONFG ALARM Menu (Trip Alarm)



Fault Alarm ConfigurationFigure 17 gives an overview of the Fault AlarmConfiguration menu.

Fault alarms are set in order to notify you of any faultconditions during your process. If you wish an alarmcondition when a malfunction occurs, use the FaultAlarm.


2. At the “ALARM TYPE” menu press SELECT.From here you will choose your alarm type.Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scrollthrough the selections. Press SELECT once“ALARM FAULT” is displayed.

Below are the configuration options you aregiven in setting up the fault alarm. You maychoose any combination of alarms including allthree.

SENSR FAULT– You are notified uponbreakdown of your input.

INPUT SAT– Should the input becomeoverloaded or saturated, your alarm wouldactivate.

SPA FAULT– Choosing this parameteractivates the alarm at any failure that occurs inthe SPA2 itself.

Note:Enabling all fault alarm configurations will activate

the alarm at any failure that occurs(refer to Table 7 in the Error Codes section

of this manual).

3. “SENSR FAULT” appears. Press SELECT at“SENSR FAULT”. Dependent upon whetheryou wish the alarm activated due to a sensorfault, use the UP and DOWN buttons to scrollthrough the “ALARM ON” and “ALARM OFF”options. Once you have made a selection,press SELECT.

4. Press SELECT at the “INPUT SAT” display.You are given the choice of “ALARM ON” or“ALARM OFF” by using the UP and DOWNbuttons. Choose your setting and pressSELECT.

5. Next, the “SPA FAULT” menu is displayed.Press SELECT. Toggle between “ALARM ON”and “ALARM OFF” by using the UP and DOWNbuttons and press SELECT when the settingyou desire is displayed.

6. Press SELECT at “ENTER DELAY” and enteryour desired delay time by using the UP andDOWN buttons.

7. At the “SET LATCH” display, press SELECTand choose “LATCH ON” or “LATCH OFF”using the UP and DOWN buttons; pressSELECT.

Refer to the “Trip Alarm Configuration” sectionfor a description of delay and latching alarms.

8. Press SELECT at “SET FSAFE” to enter themenu. Then use the UP and DOWN buttons toswitch from “ALARM FSAFE” to “ALARMNONFS”. Make your selection and pressSELECT. The “EXIT ALARM X”* appears.Press SELECT.

Refer to the “Trip Alarm Configuration” sectionfor a description of fail safe and non fail safealarms.

9. If you are to program other alarms, use the UPand DOWN buttons to reach your next alarmand follow the steps described in theappropriate alarm configuration section.

If you have completed your alarmconfigurations, use the UP and DOWN buttonsto bypass the alarm menu. To exit, pressSELECT at the “ALARM EXIT” display.

*ALARM X denotes the alarm (1, 2, 3 or 4) that you are currentlyconfiguring.

9. “SENSR FAULT” appears. Select whether ornot to enable the sensor failure alarm by usingthe UP and DOWN buttons; press SELECT.“EXIT ALARM X”* appears. Press SELECT.

Sensor Fault Alarm (SENSR FAULT)– Ifenabled, this alarm will notify the user upon abreakdown of input .





Figure 17. CONFG ALARM Menu (Fault Alarm)

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Rate of Change Alarm ConfigurationFigure 18 gives an overview of the Rate of ChangeAlarm configuration menu.

If you wish to be notified when deviations outside ofranges you have set occur, use the Rate of ChangeAlarm. The alarm will be set according to the rate ofchange of the process variable over a set time period.


2. At the “ALARM TYPE” menu, press SELECT.From here you will choose your alarm type.Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scrollthrough the selections. Press SELECT once“ALARM ROC” is displayed.

3. At “ENTER DELTA” press SELECT and usethe UP and DOWN buttons to set your deltavalue. Press SELECT.

DELTA– This is the amount by which theprocess variable must change. You may entera value less than one through the PCConfiguration Program only.

4. At the “ENTER TIME” menu, press SELECT.Using the UP and DOWN buttons, set the timeand press SELECT.

TIME– The span (1-60sec) in which the deltamust change before the alarm is set.

Note:When configuring a Rate of Change alarm, “LATCHON” must be selected in the “SET LATCH’” menu.

5. At the “SET LATCH” display, press SELECTand choose “LATCH ON” using the UP andDOWN buttons; press SELECT.

Refer to the “Trip Alarm Configuration” sectionfor a description of latching alarms.

6. Press SELECT at “SET FSAFE” to enter themenu. Then use the UP and DOWN buttons toswitch from “ALARM FSAFE” to “ALARMNONFS”. Make your selection and pressSELECT.

Refer to the “Trip Alarm Configuration” sectionfor a description of fail safe and non fail safealarms.

7. “SENSR FAULT” appears. Select whether ornot to enable the sensor failure alarm by usingthe UP and DOWN buttons; press SELECT.“EXIT ALARM X”* appears. Press SELECT.

Sensor Fault Alarm (SENSR FAULT)– Ifenabled, this alarm will notify the user upon abreakdown of input .



*ALARM X denotes the alarm (1, 2, 3 or 4) that you are currentlyconfiguring.



Figure 18. CONFG ALARM Menu (Rate of Change Alarm)

CONFGALARM

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D

U

SETLATCH

D

U

SETFSAFE

D

U

EXITALRM X*

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U


ALARM TRIP

FAULTROC

U/D

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U/D

TOGGLE

LATCH OFF/LATCH ON

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TOGGLE

ALARMFSAFE/ALARMNONFS

SEL

SEL

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SEL

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U U/DTOGGLE

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Figure 19. CONFG PASWD MenuPassword ConfigurationFigure 19 gives an overview of the Password Configu-ration menu.

The password menu is accessible only when thesecurity jumper is not installed (Figure 2) or when thepassword is entered correctly.

The last of your menus, “CONFG PASWD”, is forpassword configuration.

1. At “CONFG PASWD”, press SELECT. Thisputs you in the “PASS” menu. The previouslysaved password appears.

2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set a newpassword to any number between 0 and 9999.Press SELECT.

3. The “CONFG EXIT” option appears. PressSELECT to return to the process variabledisplay.

D

U

CONFGPASWD

CONFGEXIT

XXXXPASS

(Password 0-9999)

U

D

SEL

SEL

NOTES: 1. The Password menu is accessible only when the security jumper is not installed or when the password is entered correctly.



Connecting the SPA2 to the PCConnect the RS-232 end of the cable to the PC’s COMport.

See Table 6 for information on the necessary equip-ment.

Once the Configuration Program is installed onto yourPC, the SPA2 can be connected to equipment tosimulate input and monitor output. You can thenchange the operating parameters of the alarm.

No Alarm NeededIt is not necessary to connect the SPA2 to a PC tocreate configuration files using the software. TheConfiguration Program can be run without connectingan alarm, and most parameters can be set withoutbenefit of input from a sensor or SPA2.

This makes it easy to create a set of operating param-eters, save them to disk, and download them to one ormore instruments at a later time.

The SPA2 must be connected to the PC in order to:trim input, trim output, assign a tag, perform a looptest, receive (via download) a configuration file, andsave the configuration file (via upload) from the SPA2’smemory.

Installing the Configuration SoftwareRefer to Table 6 for the equipment needed.

1. Insert the Moore Industries Interface SolutionPC Configuration Software CD into the CDdrive of the PC. Access the CD and open the“SPA2 PC Configuration Software” folder.

2. Double-click the installation program located inthe folder. Follow the prompts to correctlyinstall the program.

Device Specifications

80386-based (or faster) IBM PC, or 100% compatible;4Mb free RAM; 8Mb recommended; 20Mb free disk space on harddrive(More RAM & hard disk space is required for Windows 98, NT 2000or XP)Microsoft Windows® 95, 98, NT, 2000 or XPInternet Explorer 3.0+ (required for HelpMap)1 (one) serial port (COM 1, 2, 3, or 4) set to 19.2kbaud, no parity,8 data bits, and 1 stop bit

Version 1.0 or greater, successfully installed to the hard driveMoore Industries PC

Configuration Software

Personal Computer

Power Supply

Multimeter (optional)

24Vdc, ±10% or 117/230Vac, 110Vdc (depending on model)

Accurate to ±0.009% of span; e.g., HP Model 3478A

Communication Cable Part# 803-053-26A

SPA2 Configuration:PC Configuration SoftwareOne of the benefits of the SPA2 is that you may eitheruse the external push button controls to set up theinstrument, or use a PC and Moore Industries'Intelligent PC Configuration software.

In using the software program, settings are down-loaded to the instrument in the form of a ConfigurationFile and stored in the instrument’s memory. You cansave a backup copy of the file on your PC hard driveor disk. The SPA2 communicates with the PC throughan RS-232 connection to the PC’s serial port.

Table 6. Necessary Equipment to Configure the SPA2 (TPRG)

Variable Input Simulator for Thermo-couple, RTD, Millivolt, Potentiometer,

or Decade Resistance BoxVariable; Accurate to ±0.05% of unit span



Figure 20. SPA2 (TPRG) Hook-Up Diagram For PC Configuration

PC

TO SERIAL(COM) PORT

OF PC

AC OR DCPOWERSUPPLY

GND

SPA


SELECTDOWNUPCOM


INPUT HOOK-UP CONNECTIONS


SIMULATOR

_

+

OHMS OR RTD

SIMULATOR

+ –

1 43 2 1 43 2 1 43 2


Input


Resistance Box

1 43 2


Resistance Box


Resistance Box

1 43 2

Potentiometer Input

1 4 3 2

Dual 2-Wire Sensor





Measurement 1

Measurement 2

1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2

Measurement 3



may also use the Quick Set feature to set thesefeatures and download them. Simply click thebutton in the Tool Bar.

6. SPA2 Device Info– This “read-only” displayindicates instrument configuration, device identifica-tion, hardware revision and software revision.

7. Communications– Notifies user of current PCconnection/communications status.

8. Input Tab– Use this tab to set your input param-eters. Refer to the Input section for a completedescription.

9. Display Tab– Used to set up the appearance ofthe SPA2’s LCD screen. Refer to the Display sectionfor a complete description.

10. Alarms Tab (1 & 2 and 3 & 4)– Alarm parametersare configured using these windows. Alarms 1 & 2 arelocated in the same window. Alarms 3 & 4 aregrouped together in another window. Refer to theAlarms section for a complete description.

Figure 21. SPA2 (TPRG) Main PC Screen

Once the default configuration has been saved to disk,it is safe to program other parameters. The PCSoftware is made up of these sections:

1. Tool Bar/Status Bar– Dropdown menus andcorresponding icons allow you to perform variousfunctions throughout the PC Configuration Program.Refer to the Status and Tool Bar Legend for a com-plete description.

2. Program Status– This portion of the programdisplays the activity of the connected unit. It willdisplay such messages as: Reading SPA Info, Idle,Monitoring Variables and Monitor Fail.

3. SPA2 Status– Indicates if there are problems orfaults with the instrument.

4. Process Variable (PV)– Displays the selectedProcess Variable.

5. Identification Parameters– Use this parameter toplace an identifying “Tag” (12 alphanumeric charactersmax.), “Descriptor” (16 alphanumeric characters max.)or “Message” (32 alphanumeric characters max.). You

PC Configuration Software Summary

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8 910

11 12 13



11. Analog Output Tab– Configuration of the analogoutput (if your instrument is equipped with the -AOoption) is performed here. Refer to the Analog Outputsection for a complete description.

12. Scaling Tab– If you choose to enable the scalingfeature, the parameter would be configured at thiswindow. Refer to the Scaling section for a completedescription.

13. Custom Curve Tab– The SPA2 has two modesof operation: linear mode and custom mode. In linearmode, the scaled output is proportional to the scaledinput. In custom mode, reached by selecting theCustom Curve tab, you define a special linearizationfunction. Refer to the Custom Curve section for acomplete description.

Note:You may not use the front panel push buttons forCustom Curve configuration. The Custom Curve

parameter can ONLY be configured using your PCand PC Configuration Software Program.

Status and Tool Bar Legend

Configuration ScreensNote:

Unless otherwise noted, ensure that the PC Programis idle before making any selections or configuration

changes to the parameters and windows of theprogram. Also, when attempting to download,

upload or Quick Set, monitoring must be stopped.To do this, click “Stop” in the Monitoring dropdown

menu, or click the “Stop Monitoring” icon.

Input

Input Type– Select your input type and the respectiverange of your input.

Temperature– If a temperature mode has beenselected, use this section to select the unit you wishto view.

Filter– This setting is used to configure the input filter.This filter is designed to reduce the effects of mains-induced noise. The input filter frequency value shouldbe set to the frequency of the local AC supply– either50Hz or 60Hz.

Broken Wire Detection– The SPA2 monitors yourprocess variable. If the monitored value falls equal toor below a user set value, then a state of Broken Wireis declared.

1. Check the “Enabled” box in order to activateBroken Wire Detection.

Allows such functions as New, Open, Save and Print

Allows you to Upload andDownload configurations

Select the PC Port (Com Port) that you will use

Allows you to Monitor and Stop monitoring processes

Provides functions specific to your Custom Curve table

Controls whether Tool and Status Bars are viewed on the screen

Displays the version of the SPA Configuration Program

Quick Set Buttons

2

Figure 22. Input Tab



2. In the “Level” textbox, enter the set value youchoose as your limit. The value that you entermust be greater than zero and less than your“Lower Range” value (see Sensor Range).

Running Average Filter Settings– This function isfor filtering the input signal. The SPA2 provides thisfilter with a user-selected range between 1 and 16.Factory default is 4.

Note:A higher Running Average Filter setting providessmoother output transitions; however, reduces

response time. Conversely, a lower setting providesa faster response time, but may seem more

unstable.

Sensor Range– Allows you to set your upper andlower range values within the range chosen in theInput Type section.

The desired Upper and Lower Range settings can beentered via your PC keyboard or captured. To capturean input, follow the steps below.

1. Apply the desired Upper Range input and pressthe corresponding “Capture” button.

2. Repeat Step 1 to configure the Lower Rangevalue.

Sensor Trimming– Sensor Trimming increases themeasurement accuracy of your instrument by match-ing the reading of its actual input, to either a calibratedsource or the device to which it is connected. Thisverifies that the input to the transmitter is beinginterpreted correctly.

You may trim any point between 0% and 100% alongthe scale. Note that one-point trimming applies anoffset to the sensor reading, while two-point trimmingapplies both an offset and a gain.

Follow the steps below in order to perform sensortrimming.

1. Select either “1 Point” (one-point trimming) or“2 Points” (two-point trimming) by clicking theappropriate button. Each pair consists of “SetValue” and “Trim” fields.

2. Enter the values that require trimming into the“Set Value” field and click “Set”.

3. Apply the targeted signal to the input, wait untilit settles, and click “Trim” to capture themeasured value. If you chose “2 Points”,repeat the step above for the second point.

Note:Once you have configured all parameters, downloadto the unit by selecting “Download” in the Transfer

dropdown menu located in the Status Bar. Or, clickthe button in the Tool Bar.

You may also use the Quick Set feature to configureyour Input parameters and download the settings.

Configure your parameters and click the Quick Setbutton in the window. Or, you may click the but-ton, located in the Tool Bar. The settings you havechosen will be applied and downloaded to your unit.

Display

Display Source– By selecting the “Toggle” checkbox, you can choose to view multiple forms of yourdisplay. Your selections will toggle every four sec-onds to display each setting. By keeping the boxunchecked, your readings will be in normal mode.

Toggle Mode– Every four seconds your display willtoggle between two displays that you choose.

Normal Mode– Displays only your PV or AOUT value,whichever you select.

Figure 23. Display Tab





You may also use the Quick Set feature to configureyour Display parameters and download the settings.


Alarms

These instructions apply to Alarms 1 through 4.

Use Custom Label– You can choose to assign aspecific label, or EGU (Engineering Unit).

1. Check the “Use Custom Label” box.

2. Enter the value you wish viewed into the“Custom Label” text box.

Precision– Select the number of decimal places/resolution of your display.

SPA2 Display– Indicates the same reading as viewedon the SPA2’s LCD when the unit is in monitor mode.

Figure 24. Alarms Tab

Mode– Click the appropriate button to configure youralarm as a Trip, Fault or Rate of Change alarm.

Trip– Notifies you if your process input drops below,or exceeds your trip point setting.

Fault– Alerts the user of a fault whenever one hasbeen sensed.

Rate of Change– Used if you wish to be notified whendeviations occur outside of ranges you have set.

Trip AlarmChoosing the Trip Alarm, you are prompted to com-plete the following fields:

Sensor Failure– Select this box if you choose to benotified upon breakdown of your input.

Trip Point– The reference value used for notification.

In choosing your limits, you are setting the param-eters for your unit to notify you if your process inputdrops below (Low Alarm) or exceeds (High Alarm) yourtrip point setting.

1. Select the “High Alarm” or “Low Alarm” button.

2. Enter the value you wish set as the trip point inthe “Trip Point” text box.

Dead Band– The Dead Band is the range in which analarm relay remains in an alarm condition even afterthe monitored process variable input has returned to asafe level, at or below/above the trip point setting.

3. If choosing to use a dead band value, enter itinto the “Dead Band” text box

Delay– When your unit is in an alarm condition, thedelay is the amount of time you set (0-120sec) toelapse before a relay trip.

4. Enter your delay time into the “Delay” text box.

Fail Safe/Non Fail Safe– A Fail Safe alarm, if in thealarm condition, will remain in the alarm conditioneven if power to the unit is removed. Its alarm triprelays are energized whenever the process input is ina non-alarm condition (including any dead bandsetting). These relays de-energize when the processinput trips the alarm.



Non Fail Safe alarm trip relays are energized wheneverthe process input is in an alarm condition. Theserelays de-energize when the process input returns tothe reset point (including any dead band).

5. Select a Fail Safe or Non Fail Safe alarm, andclick the corresponding button.

Latching– The alarm will latch after being activatedand requires a manual reset.

6. Select the “Latching” check box if you choosethis alarm type.

Manual ResetA latching alarm requires a manual reset. There aretwo connections labeled “MR” on the SPA2 top termi-nal block. These terminals work in conjunction withthe latching alarm function.

When a SPA2 is configured with latching alarms, analarm condition will not “clear”, that is, the relay willnot change state, until the input returns to a non-alarmstate AND these manual reset terminals are shortedand then opened.

Fault AlarmThe Fault Alarm enables the fields outlined below.

1. Select the type of Fault Alarm you require inyour application.

Sensor Failure– You are notified upon breakdown ofyour input.

Input Saturation– Should the input become over-loaded, or saturated, your alarm would activate.

SPA Failure– Choosing this parameter activates thealarm at any internal failure that occurs in the SPA2

itself.

Note:Enabling all fault alarm configurations will activate

the alarm at any failure that occurs(refer to Table 7 in the Error Codes section of this

manual).

2. Enter your Delay value. Refer to the TripAlarm section for further explanation.

3. Select a Fail Safe or Non Fail Safe alarm, andclick the corresponding button. Refer to theTrip Alarm section for further explanation.

4. Select the “Latching” check box if you choosethis alarm type. Refer to the Trip Alarmsection for further explanation.



Analog Output

If your instrument is equipped with the -AO option,proceed with the following instructions:

Mode– Your desired output mode.

1. Select your mode, Current or Voltage.

Process Variable Range– Displays the selectedprocess variable range in the “Measurement Mode”section of the Input screen.

Output Range– Sets your output limits.

2. Set your Output Range. Enter a low and highvalue.

Damping– Output Damping allows you to introduce adelay (0-30sec) into the response of your unit in orderto stop short-lived spikes from setting off alarms.

3. Select “Enabled” if you choose to useDamping.

4. Enter your damping time into the “Damping”text box.

Fail Mode– In the case of an input failure, you havethe ability to set a mode you choose to alert of thefailure.

High/Low– Choosing either of these options will sendthe output to a High (23.6mA for current; 11.0V forvoltage) or Low (3.6mA for current; -0.5V for voltage)fail mode, respectively.

Figure 25. Analog Output (-AO) Tab

Rate of Change AlarmThe fields below must be configured in order to set upyour Rate of Change Alarm properly. The alarm will beset according to the rate of change of the processvariable over a set time period.

Sensor Failure– Select this box if you choose to benotified upon breakdown of your input.

Delta– This is the amount by which the processvariable must change. You may enter a value lessthan one through the PC Configuration Program only.

1. Enter your delta value in the “Delta” text box.

Delta Time– The span (1-60sec) in which the deltamust change before the alarm is set.

2. Enter your time in the “Delta Time” text box.

3. Select a Fail Safe or Non Fail Safe alarm, andclick the corresponding button. Refer to theTrip Alarm section for further explanation.

4. Select the “Latching” check box if you choosethis alarm type. Refer to the Trip Alarmsection for further explanation.



You may also use the Quick Set feature to configureyour Alarm parameters and download the settings.

Configure your parameters and click the button,located in the Tool Bar. The settings you have cho-sen will be applied and downloaded to your unit.



4. Once you have perfomed your output trimming,click “Unfix”.

Note:Do not click the “Reset” button in the Trimming

menu unless you want to disregard your trimmedvalues and return to the manufacturer’s trim values.

Output Test– This test may be performed in order tocheck output performance and accuracy and to trimother instruments in your setup. Your output will be acurrent value, in mA, or a voltage equal to the valueyou enter into the text box. You can check the otherdevices on the system and calibrate them to thissignal.

This feature is independent of the input. If you findthat the output requires adjustment, you may performthe Trimming function.

1. Ensure that SPA2 monitoring is stopped. Inthe “Fix current / voltage” text box, enter avalue between 0-20mA (for current) or 0-10V(for voltage) and click the “Fix” button.

2. Return to monitoring the SPA2. You will seethe “fixed” value in the “Output Current /Voltage” display and on the externalmultimeter.

3. Once you have finished, click “Unfix”.

Note:While performing Analog Output Trimming functions,

you may notice a message in the “SPA 2 Status”display reading “**OUTPUT FIXED**”. Clicking the

“Unfix” button will clear this message.

Hold Last– This will display the last value presentbefore the failure.

Hold Last Then High/Hold Last Then Low– This willhold the last value before failure, for a set time, andthen return to the High or Low value, depending onconfiguration.

5. Select your Fail Mode.

6. If selecting Hold Last Then High or Hold LastThen Low, you must place the amount of timeyou wish the last value held. Place your value(0-30sec) in the “Hold Time” text box.



You may also use the Quick Set feature to configureyour Analog Output parameters and download thesettings.


Output Current / Voltage– Displays the value pres-ently at your output.

Trimming– Output Trimming increases the accuracyof your instrument by calibrating its analog output tothe device that is receiving the output. This ensuresthat the instrument is being correctly interpreted.Refer to Figure 26 for hook-up.

1. Click the “Lower” button to trim the LowerOutput Range.

2. To “fine tune” trimmed values, place the valueread on the external multimeter, connected toyour instrument for trimming, in the “MeasuredLoop Current / Output Voltage” text box andclick “Trim”.

3. Click the “Upper” button and repeat Step 2 totrim the Upper Output Range.



Figure 26. SPA2 (TPRG) Trimming Hook-Up Diagram For PC Configuration

CURRENT OUTPUT SOURCE

+ -

+

-

EXTERNALPOWER SUPPLY+ -

CURRENT OUTPUT SINK

MULTIMETEROR

DCSMULTIMETER

ORDCS + -

MULTIMETEROR

DCS

VOLTAGE OUTPUT

HOOK-UPS FOR OUTPUT TRIMMING

PC

TO SERIAL(COM) PORT

OF PC

AC OR DCPOWERSUPPLY

GND

SPA


SELECTDOWNUPCOM



SIMULATOR

_

+

OHMS OR RTD

SIMULATOR



Scaling

Note:Using the Scaling feature will disable the CustomCurve capability. Since both are scaling features

used to manipulate the appearance of your processvariable, only one of these functions may be used at

a time.

Scaling– This allows you to customize your displayfor your application. By example: if your process issending a 4-20mA signal to the SPA2 and you wish toview the input as 0-100% then this can be accom-plished with the Scaling feature.

To scale your instrument, perform the following steps:

1. Click the “Enabled” check box.

2. The “Sensor Range” boxes will display therange selected in the “Input Type” section ofthe Input screen.

3. In the “Process Variable” text boxes, enter thevalues you wish displayed when your input isat its Lower Range and Upper Range.

Once downloaded, your unit will display the scaledvalues on its LCD.

Note:In our above example, you may also wish to go to

the Display screen and click on “Use Custom Label”and enter “PCT” (percent) as your new label.



You may also use the Quick Set feature to configureyour Scaling parameters and download the settings.


Custom Curve

Note:Using the Custom Curve feature will disable the

Scaling capability. Since both are scaling featuresused to manipulate the appearance of your processvariable, only one of these functions may be used at

a time.

Figure 28. Custom Curve Tab

Figure 27. Scaling Tab





You may also use the Quick Set feature to configureyour Custom Curve parameters and download thesettings.

Configure your parameters and click the Quick Setbutton in the window.

Note:When the Custom Curve feature is enabled in your

unit, the SPA2 will display “CC” in the lower leftcorner of its LCD.

Custom Curve–The Custom Curve feature allows youto set up your own custom curve table. This allowsyou to tell the transmitter what it should output when itreceives a certain input. This feature also allows youthe ability to write a table in Microsoft® Excel, save itin a .csv format, and import it into the ConfigurationSoftware. This makes it simple to save the customtable for downloading to multiple units or for backuppurposes.

To create a custom curve:

1. Click the “Enabled” box .

2. Select the number of points for your curve (128points maximum) and enter it into the “No OfPoints” text box.

3. In the “Custom PV (Y) Range” text boxes,enter the values you wish displayed when yourinput is at its upper and lower ranges.

4. Type your individual values in the X and Ycolumns. Source variables are inserted intothe X Column, while the corresponding data isinserted into the Y Column.

5. After all of your data has been entered, youmust use the Custom Curve dropdown menu tosave your newly created custom table (“SaveCustom Curve”) and to download it to yourSPA2 (“Download Custom Curve”). SeeFigure 29.

Figure 29. Custom Curve Dropdown Menu



Error CodesEvery SPA2 is subjected to an exhaustive battery ofoperational checks and tests prior to its shipment.Occasionally, however, units can sustain damagegetting from the factory to the user.

As a safeguard, your unit is equipped with a full set ofinternal diagnostics that check operation and con-figuration upon power-up. If there are problems with

the microprocessor, or with conflicting operatingparameter settings, the LCD will display an error codeupon unit start-up.

Table 7 lists the error codes.

For most of these problems, it will be necessary toreturn the instrument to the factory.

Table 7. SPA2 (TPRG) LCD Error Codes

*ERROR HWARE

*ERROR EEROM

*ERROR CALIB

*ERROR CKSUM

*ERROR BLANK

ERROR RANGE

*ERROR DZERO

*ERROR CONFG

*ERROR SWARE

RJC BROKE

ERROR INSAT

ERROR INPUT

ERROR

WIRE 1 BROKE

WIRE 2 BROKE

WIRE 3 BROKE

WIRES BROKE

EEPROM Error - The internal processor failed

Calibration data bad - The factory-setcalibration of the unit has failed to initialize

Reference Junction CompensationResistor Burnout

Cycle power to the unit, then run through theconfiguration menus to ensure that the technicianmade the correct sensor selections, rangesettings, etc.

Cycle power to the unit, and if the error occursagain, return the unit to the factory for service.

Cycle power to the unit. If the error occurs again,return the unit to the factory for service.

What it Means What to Do

Other or combination of errors

Configuration or calibration datachecksum mismatch

Process variable out of range(<-99999 or >+99999)

Configuration information bad

EEPROM blank

Input saturation condition(reaches 110% of calibrated range)

Input error condition

Hardware failure

Wire 1 broken

Wire 2 broken

Wire 3 broken

Wire 4 broken or more than one wire broken

Check your system for a broken wire(s).Fasten any loose wiring; replace broken wires.

Check input signal to ensure that it iswithin sensor limits.

Maths division by zero errorCycle power and download configuration data. Ifthe error occurs again, return the unit to the factoryfor service.

Software watchdog failureCycle power to the unit. If the error occurs again,return the unit to the factory for service.



Cycle power to the unit. If the error occurs again,return the unit to the factory for service.

Error Message

*This will induce a “SPA Failure” condition in a configured Fault Alarm.



CE ConformityInstallation of any Moore Industries’ products thatcarry the CE certification must adhere to the guide-lines as stated in order to meet the requirements setforth in the European EMC and Low Voltage Directives(EN 61326 and EN 61010). Consult the factory for themost current information on products that have beenCE certified.

OperationOnce programmed, calibrated, installed, and suppliedwith the correct power, the SPA2 alarm begins to oper-ate immediately. Depending upon environmental con-ditions, it can be expected to operate unattended forextended periods of time.

MaintenanceMoore Industries suggests a quick check for terminaltightness and general unit condition every 6-8 months.Always adhere to any site requirements for pro-grammed maintenance.

Customer SupportMoore Industries is recognized as the industry leaderin delivering top quality to its customers in productsand services. We perform a battery of stringent qual-ity assurance checks on every unit we ship. If anyMoore Industries product fails to perform up to ratedspecifications, call us for help. Our highly skilled staffof trained technicians and engineers pride themselveson their ability to provide timely, accurate, and practi-cal answers to your process instrumentation ques-tions.

Factory phone numbers are listed on the back coverof this manual.

If problems involve a particular SPA2, there are sev-eral pieces of information that can be gatheredbefore you call the factory that will help our staff getthe answers you need in the shortest time possible.For fastest service, gather the complete model andserial number(s) of the problem unit(s) and the jobnumber of the original sale.

InstallationInstallation consists of physically mounting the unitand completing the electrical connections.

MountingThe SPA2 is housed in a “universal” DIN case thatcan be mounted on both 35mm G-type (EN50035) and35mm Top-Hat (EN50022) DIN-rail.

To mount the SPA2 on a Top-Hat DIN-rail, seat theupper extrusion on the unit back panel over the toplip of the rail and pivot downward until the housinglocks into place.

To mount the unit on a G-type rail, seat theextrusion under the top lip of the rail and again,pivot downward.

When mounting multiple units, like a rack orcabinet, make sure to allow adequate verticalspacing for pivoting the units.

Making the Electrical ConnectionsRefer to Figure 4 (SPA2 Front Panel Configuration)and Figure 20 (SPA2 PC Configuration) for electricalconnections.

Recommended Ground WiringPracticesMoore Industries recommends the following groundwiring practices:

• Any Moore Industries product in a metal case orhousing should be grounded.

• The protective earth conductor must beconnected to a system safety earth groundbefore making any other connections.

• All input signals to, and output signals from,Moore Industries’ products should be wiredusing a shielded, twisted pair technique.Shields are to be connected to an earth orsafety ground at the unit itself.

• The maximum length of unshielded inputand/or output signal wiring should betwo inches.

United States • [email protected]: (818) 894-7111 • FAX: (818) 891-2816

Australia • [email protected]: (02) 8536-7200 • FAX: (02) 9525-7296

Belgium • [email protected]: 03/448.10.18 • FAX: 03/440.17.97

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Declaration of ConformityEMC Directive 89/336/EEC

Quality Assurance Director Moore Industries-Europe General Mgr.

June 8, 2004

• Manufacturer’s Name: Moore Industries-International, Inc.• Manufacturer’s Address: 16650 Schoenborn Street

North Hills, CA 91343-6196USA

Declares that the product(s):

• Product Name: SPA2

MODEL / INPUT / OUTPUT / POWER / OPTIONS / HOUSING

• Model Number(s): SPA2 * * * * *

* Indicates any input, output, option and housing as stated on the product data sheet.

• Conforms to the following EMC specifications:EN 61326-1, 1998, Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements for electrical equipment for control use.EN 61010-1, 1995, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement and control use.

• Supplementary Information:None

Date Fred Adt Robert Stockham

European Contact: Your Local Moore Industries Sales and Service Office

To return equipment to Moore Industries for repair, follow these four steps:

1. Call Moore Industries and request a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number.

Warranty Repair –If you are unsure if your unit is still under warranty, we can use the unit’s serial numberto verify the warranty status for you over the phone. Be sure to include the RMAnumber on all documentation.

Non-Warranty Repair –If your unit is out of warranty, be prepared to give us a Purchase Order number whenyou call. In most cases, we will be able to quote you the repair costs at that time.The repair price you are quoted will be a “Not To Exceed” price, which means that theactual repair costs may be less than the quote. Be sure to include the RMA number onall documentation.

2. Provide us with the following documentation:

a) A note listing the symptoms that indicate the unit needs repairb) Complete shipping information for return of the equipment after repair

c) The name and phone number of the person to contact if questions arise at the factory

3. Use sufficient packing material and carefully pack the equipment in a sturdy shippingcontainer.

4. Ship the equipment to the Moore Industries location nearest you.

The returned equipment will be inspected and tested at the factory. A Moore Industriesrepresentative will contact the person designated on your documentation if more information isneeded. The repaired equipment, or its replacement, will be returned to you in accordance withthe shipping instructions furnished in your documentation.

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RETURN PROCEDURES

ANY CAUSE OF ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY BY THECOMPANY SHALL BE BARRED UNLESS THE COMPANY RECEIVESFROM THE BUYER A WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT ORBREACH WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE EARLIEST DATE ON WHICH THEBUYER COULD REASONABLY HAVE DISCOVERED THE ALLEGED DE-FECT OR BREACH, AND NO ACTION FOR THE BREACH OF ANY WAR-RANTY SHALL BE COMMENCED BY THE BUYER ANY LATER THANTWELVE MONTHS FROM THE EARLIEST DATE ON WHICH THE BUYERCOULD REASONABLY HAVE DISCOVERED THE ALLEGED DEFECT ORBREACH.

RETURN POLICYFor a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of shipment, and undernormal conditions of use and service, Moore Industries ("The Company") willat its option replace, repair or refund the purchase price for any of its manu-factured products found, upon return to the Company (transportation chargesprepaid and otherwise in accordance with the return procedures establishedby The Company), to be defective in material or workmanship. This policyextends to the original Buyer only and not to Buyer's customers or the usersof Buyer's products, unless Buyer is an engineering contractor in which casethe policy shall extend to Buyer's immediate customer only. This policy shallnot apply if the product has been subject to alteration, misuse, accident, ne-glect or improper application, installation, or operation. THE COMPANYSHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-QUENTIAL DAMAGES.







Specifications and Information subject to change without notice.© 2006 Moore Industries-International, Inc.

User’s Manual ErrataSPA2 FMEDA Broken Wire Alarm

May 2006

The information contained within this document de-scribes the known errata for SPA2 units ordered with theFMEDA option. This information is meant to supplementthe following user’s manuals: SPA2 (HLPRG) 224-790-00,and SPA2 (TPRG), 224-790-01.

The following is an intermittent error which may occurwhen both SPA2 alarms are configured.

If both alarms have been set with one configured to tripin the case of a broken wire and the other to trip due toanother selected parameter and an actual Broken Wirefailure occurs, both the Out of Range and Broken Wirealarms may trip.

224-790-02A© 2006 Moore Industries-International, Inc. Specifications and information subject to change without notice.







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