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A B B M E A S U R E M E N T & A N A LY T I C S | U S E R G U I D E C1300 Advanced circular chart recorder Measurement made easy For more information — C1300 advanced circular Further publications are available for free download Search for or click on chart recorder from: C1300 www.abb.com/measurement...
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Electrical Safety Health and Safety This equipment complies with the requirements of CEI/IEC To ensure that our products are safe and without risk to health, 61010-1:2001-2 ‘Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment the following points must be noted: for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use’. If the •...
ensuring that the arm is capsule slot positioned above its lifter bar Remove cap Fig. 1.1 Fitting the Pen Capsule(s) IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Lower pen(s) Locate chart under guides Red Pen Switch off the power supply to the recorder Rotate chart to align the time line with the red pen Fig. 1.2 Fitting a Chart IM/C1300 Rev. J...
2. The start-up self-test sequence shown in Fig. 1.3 is shown on display screen 1 when the power supply is first switched on. Instrument Type and Software Version Self Tests, Software Key and Module Identification Fig. 1.3 Recorder Start-up Self-test Sequence IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Blocks, System Clock and Timers. Acknowledging Errors Note. Acknowledging an Error Message clears the error state but does not rectify the fault. After acknowledging an error, carry out the appropriate action detailed in the above table. Fig. 1.4 Start-up Error Messages IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Adjusting and Storing a Parameter Value Raise/Lower Pens Note. Continued pressure on the keys causes the rate of change of the displayed value to increase. Press the keys momentarily to make small adjustments. Fig. 2.1 Display Screen and Operator Keys IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Fig. 2.2 Input Error Messages Displayed in the Operating Page Global Alarm Indicator displayed if alarm in channel is active High Process Low Process relevant only to the channel currently displayed Fast Rate Slow Rate Fig. 2.3 Alarm Icons IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Totalizer information is shown on the same display screen as the pen to which the totalizer is assigned. All channel and totalizer configuration is done using faceplate 1. 2.3.1 Accessing the Operating Pages Press the key to open the Main Menu. Highlight Operating Level. see Section 2.3.3, page 10. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Fast Rate mode. When in Fast Rate mode, press the key to switch to Slow Rate mode. When in Slow Rate mode, press the key to switch Autoscroll off. Press the key at any time to switch Autoscroll off. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
If Pen Ch Display and Totals Display are set to Off (Section 3.4) and any of the above software options are enabled and the optional Data Logging hardware is not installed, the System Time Display is the only Operating Page screen available. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Optional Data Logging hardware installed – see Section 2.3.11, page 15. Optional Data Logging hardware not installed and Totalizer software option enabled by installation of the appropriate software key and Totals Display set to Off (Section 3.4) – see Section 2.3.3, page 10. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Optional Data Logging hardware installed – see Section 2.3.11, page 15. Optional Data Logging hardware not installed and Totalizer software option enabled by installation of the appropriate software key and Totals Display set to Off (Section 3.4) – see Section 2.3.3, page 10. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Channel tag. Measured value and measured value units. Totalizer value. Totalizer value units. Totalizer 2 Optional data logging hardware installed – see Section 2.3.11, page 15. Optional data logging hardware not installed – see Section 2.3.3, page 10. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
This screen is displayed when a Compact Flash card is not inserted. Data logging starts automatically when a Compact Flash card is inserted. see Section 2.3.3, page 10. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Date and time. Totalizer tag. Current value and units. Maximum, minimum and average values. Note. If no log entries exist, Log is empty is shown on the display screen. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Select the totalizer to reset. Reset Totalizer Select YES to reset the totalizer. Confirm Reset Totalizer Select YES to reset the totalizer. Note. If YES is selected, the totalizer is reset when the key is pressed. Return to previous frame. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Note. Alarm set point adjustment is available only if Alarm Adjust is set to YES – see Section 3.4, page 20. Press the key to open the Main Menu. Highlight Alarm Adjust. Select Alarm Select the alarm to adjust. Alarm Set Point Adjust the alarm set point. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Enter the correct code to enable access to the configuration menus. Security Code Press the key to open the Main Menu. Highlight Security Code. Enter Security Code Enter the correct security code. Return to Main Menu. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
If NO is selected, the pen(s) remain lifted until they are dropped manually by the operator. Pen Lift Enable Select YES to enable the pen(s) to be raised and lowered using the pen lift key ( Configure Password Select a code between 1 and 9999. Continued on next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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1. Input channel information for channels 3 and 4 (3 and 4 pen recorders only) is first shown separately, then simultaneously on display screen 2 – see Section 2.3.5, page 12 Continued on next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Other Channels Display Select YES to display information for input channels not assigned to pens. Alarm Adjust Select YES to enable alarm set point adjustment in the Operating Page – see Section 2.6, page Continued on next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Select the required brightness setting for display screen 1, between 0 and 100%. Brightness 2 Note. Shown only if faceplate 2 is fitted. Select the required brightness setting for display screen 2, between 0 and 100%. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
°C Value set low Downscale Voltage THC E None Upscale Millivolts THC L Low resistance THC J High resistance THC T THC S Value set high THC R Fault Detection THC K 10 % Level None 200 IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Note. If Pen X Function or Pen X Source (where X is the pen number) is set to Off or None respectively (Section 3.14), that pen cannot be selected. Pen X Function set to Trend (Section 3.14) – continued on next page. Pen X Function set to Event (Section 3.14) – continued on page 30. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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– Type E thermocouple Type N – Type N thermocouple Type B – Type B thermocouple – Resistance thermometer Square Root – Square root – X (Open channel flow applications) – X (Open channel flow applications) Continued on next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Select the decimal point position for the engineering and chart ranges. Continued on next page. Input Type Electrical Range Low Electrical Range High Minimum Span (Low to High) Millivolts Milliamps Resistance (High) 9999 Resistance (Low) Volts Table 3.1 Limits of Electrical Ranges IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Minimum span below zero for Type N thermocouples is 105°C (189°F). THC standard DIN 4730 IEC 584. RTD standard DIN 43760 IEC 751. Engineering Range High and Low Linearizer Type Minimum Maximum Square Root –999 9999 None Table 3.2 Limits of Engineering Ranges IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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10 to 90% of the step. Set the value required, between Off and 60 seconds in 1 second increments. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Refer to Appendix A on page 77 for a description of sources. Pen Out Source Select a digital source to move the pen outwards on the chart. Refer to Appendix A on page 77 for a description of sources. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Alarm Off Time in seconds Counter Counter Counter Hysteresis Time Counter Started Reset Started Elapsed Reset Time Hysteresis Status Example shows time hysteresis set to 70 seconds used with a high process alarm Fig. 3.2 Time Hysteresis Alarm IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Rising Slow Rate Examples shown are for a trip value of 10%/hour on a PV engineering range of 0.0 to 100.0 1800 T = 10.81 + x 2 T = 382 seconds Fig. 3.4 Slow Rate Alarms with Hysteresis IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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High Process – See Fig. 3.1 on page 31 Low Process – See Fig. 3.1 on page 31 Fast Rate – See Fig. 3.3 on page 32 Slow Rate – See Fig. 3.4 on page 32 Continued on next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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When the alarm condition no longer exists the alarm becomes inactive immediately, i.e. time hysteresis does not affect turning off of alarm states. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
'Automatic' is displayed under the count rate to indicate that it has been set automatically. If the relationship data is not in the recorder's look-up table, 'Manual' is displayed and the count rate must be set manually – see next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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300 (imperial gallons max. flow rate) 3. Calculate the count rate The totalizer count rate is the reciprocal of the result of the calculation above: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Totalizer count rate Seconds to pass 1 totalizer unit Example: ----------------- - 0.803 1.2458 IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Note. Any of Pens 1 to 4, Analog Inputs 1 to 6 or Math Blocks 1 to 4 (if Math software option is enabled by installation of the appropriate software key) are assignable to a totalizer. Continued on next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Any characters not permitted in user-defined units are skipped when scrolling through the selection. Refer to Appendix B on page 78 for a description of the units pre-programmed into the recorder. Continued on next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Set the value, in engineering units, from which the totalizer is to start counting and the value that is applied when the totalizer is reset. Totalizer Predetermined Value Set the value, in engineering units, at which the totalizer stops or wraps. Continued on next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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– the totalizer resets on the 1st day of every month Totalizer Reset Time Select the time of day at which the totalizer is to reset, from 00:00 (midnight) to 23:00 (11 pm) in 1 hour increments. Continued on next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Totalizer Secure Total Secure Total Reset Select YES to reset the secure total. The secure total is reset to either 000000000 (Count Direction set to Up) or 999999999 (Count Direction set to Down). Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Select the polarity required for the selected relay: Positive – relay is energized when the relay source is active (On) Negative – relay is energized when the relay source is inactive (Off) Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Main Menu. Highlight Digital I/O. Select Digital Input/Output Select the digital input or output to be configured. Output X.X selected – continued on next page. Input X.X selected – continued on next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Select Dig I/O set to Input X.X Digital Input Polarity Select the polarity required for the selected digital input: Positive – digital output state is unchanged Negative – digital output state is inverted Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Highlight Analog Output. Select Analog Output Select the analog output to be configured. Analog Output Source Select the source for the analog output. Refer to Appendix A on page 77 for a description of sources. Continued on next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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0.0 and 20.0 mA in 0.1 mA increments. Analog Electrical Range Low Set the minimum current output value to correspond with the Analog Output Range Low, between 0.0 and 20.0 mA in 0.1 mA increments. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Note. The elements of each equation are calculated sequentially, i.e. elements 1, 2 and 3 are evaluated first and the result combined with elements 4 and 5. This result is then combined with elements 6 and 7 to give the logic equation result. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Alarm C1 set to fast rate trip at 10% of range per hour (10 ft/hr) Reservoir level >80 ft Manual override switch: Connected to digital input 1.1 Digital input number Manual override switch operated Module number Negative polarity Volt-free switching IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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NOR – Output is 1 if both inputs are 0, but 0 if one or the other or both inputs are 1 Equation n/Element 3 Repeat previous two steps for elements 3 to 7. Odd numbered elements = operands Even numbered elements = operators Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Each block of data in the pen channel data files has its own data integrity check. This enables the integrity of the data stored on the Compact Flash card to be verified when it is viewed using the DataManager software. Totalizer log files also contain built-in integrity checks enabling the integrity of the data to be verified by the DataManager software. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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1332.3 years 2602.2 years 6 hour 1998.5 years 3996.9 years 7993.9 years 15613.1 years Table 3.5 Recording Duration Note. Data Logging is available only if the Data Logging option is enabled by installation of the optional hardware. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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16 characters – see Fig. 2.1 on page 6. Note. Any characters not permitted in this tag are skipped when scrolling through the selection. The tag is included in the archive files to identify the source of the data. Continued on next page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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– see Fig. 2.1 on page 6. Note. Any characters not permitted in this tag are skipped when scrolling through the selection. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Press the key to move to the next element in the sequence. Update Clock Select YES to save the new system date and time. Select NO to retain the current settings. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Select the pen to configure. Pen Function Select the required pen function: – No function Trend – Trend Event – Event Pen Source Select an input source or math block for the selected pen as required. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Select NO to retain the current offset and span values. Offset Set the required offset value for the selected pen or analog input. Span Set the required span value for the selected pen or analog input. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Pen High Value Set the required chart high value for the selected pen, between 0 and 200. Pen Low Value Set the required chart low value for the selected pen, between 0 and 200. Return to top of page. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
A backup file of the recorder's configuration settings can be Select the port to which Assign a name and location saved to a PC and restored to the recorder using the C1300 the configurator cable is to the configuration file to...
PC Config Mode. The following message is displayed Run the software 'C1300 Configuration Backup Utility.exe' on the PC. Restore the configuration – see Fig. 3.7. Exit the C1300 Configuration Backup Utility Software. Disconnect the Configurator Cable.
Note. Remove knockouts by striking from the inside of C Use Screened Cables the case, taking great care not to damage any internal components. Alternatively, drill out to 0.875 in. (22.2mm) using a suitable drill bit. Fig. 4.2 Environmental Requirements IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Position mounting brackets to suit horizontal pipe-mounting or vertical pipe-mounting as required Secure mounting brackets to case using Fit 'U' bolts bolts and washers into brackets B Pipe-Mounting (Optional) Fig. 4.4 Wall-/Pipe Mounting IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Do not use the optional gasket. 0.15 (3.8) 0.15 (3.8) minimum minimum Ensure cut-out positioned centrally between mounting holes Maximum Cut-out Dimensions Fig. 4.5 Panel Mounting IM/C1300 Rev. J...
If wall- or pipe-mounting to NEMA 4X hosedown standard is required, suitable cable glands must be used to prevent water ingress. The optional Software Key (if fitted), part number C1900/0463, contains a non-replaceable 3.0V lithium cell. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Module positions 2 and 3 can also be used for additional I/O modules (module types 1 and 2) for use with math functions. The module type is marked on the component side of the PCB. IM/C1300 Rev. J...
2-wire Transmitter All Other Input Types Fig. 5.3 Selecting the Input Type (Main Board) IC20 INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE 2-wire Transmitter All Other Input Types mV THC mA V RTD & Resistance Fig. 5.4 Selecting the Input Type (I/O Modules) IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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White Brown* Fe/Con (J) Yellow Blue Black White Black Blue Blue Black White Black* * Case Blue for intrinsically safe circuits DIN 43710 Fe/Con (DIN 43710) — — — Blue/Red Blue Blue Table 5.1 Thermocouple Compensating Cable IM/C1300 Rev. J...
G 3-wire RTD H 2-wire RTD & Resistance (non 2-wire transmitters) Recommended diode: Diode forward voltage must be > 0.8 V @ 20 mA or use 2 x 1N4001 general purpose diodes in series. Fig. 5.5 Channel Connections IM/C1300 Rev. J...
1. Fuse rating – 500mA (20 X 5mm) Type T. Input Output Connections Connections 2. Ensure that the Earth (Ground) lead is longer than the Line and Neutral leads. Fig. 5.8 Eight Digital Inputs or Outputs Connections (Module Types 4 and 5) IM/C1300 Rev. J...
– see also Warnings on Page 64. Line Neutral Warning. Before making any electrical connections, see Warnings on page 64. Fig. 5.9 Power Supply Selection and AC Connections IM/C1300 Rev. J...
R13 and R14 on mainboard de-energize leakage current may be sufficient to prevent an external relay from de-energizing R1 and R7 on standard I/O and analog relay module IC3 to IC10 on 4 relay module Table 6.1 Fault Diagnosis IM/C1300 Rev. J...
B Optional Accessories Note. If panel-mounting to NEMA 4X hosedown standard is required, a continuous bead of suitable silicon sealant must be applied between the case flange and the panel. Do not use the optional gasket. Fig. 7.1 Accessories IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Type Range Low Range High Minimum Span Accuracy ±0.1% reading or 10µV ±0.1% reading or 20mV ±0.2% reading or 0.2µA Ohms (low) ±0.2% reading or 0.1W Ohms (high) ±0.5% reading or 10 Table 8.1 Analog Input Performance IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Minimum pulse 250ms Dielectric 500V DC between modules, no isolation within module Digital Outputs Type 5V TTL Rating 5mA per output Dielectric 500V DC between modules, no isolation within module Serial Communications Connections RS485, 4-wire Protocol Modbus RTU IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Max. No. Per Module Type Instrument Analog I/P Analog O/P Trans. PSU Relays Digital I/P Digital O/P Comms. Standard I/O 4 relays 8 digital I/P 8 digital O/P RS485 comms. Table 8.3 Option Module Types DS/C1300 Rev. M IM/C1300 Rev. J...
Programmable logic equation 1 Equation 8 Programmable logic equation 8 Timer 1 Real time event 1 Available only if Timers software option enabled by installation of appropriate software key Timer 2 Real time event 2 Table A.1 Signal Sources IM/C1300 Rev. J...
% sat metric tonnes per hour % saturation metric tonnes per minute % oxygen Table B.1 Units Table B.1 Units (Continued) IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Feet imperial feet AcreFt volume of water, 1ft deep, covering an area of 1 acre Inches imperial inches Custom user defined units Table B.1 Units (Continued) IM/C1300 Rev. J...
C1300 Advanced circular chart recorder Acknowledgments Acknowledgments Modbus™ is a registered trademark of the Modbus-IDA organization Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries IM/C1300 Rev. J...
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Refer to Modbus Refer to Advanced Refer to Advanced Supplementary Manual Software Options Software Options IM/C1300–MOD Supplementary Manual Supplementary Manual IM/C1300-ADV IM/C1300-ADV...
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