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Honeywell Process Solutions
ERX
Electronic Pressure Recorder
User Manual
October 2010
V 1.04
Honeywell

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Honeywell ERX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHoneywell
ModelERX
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Revisions

Revision 1.02 Details

Changed item text, missed labeled item, edited description.

Revision 1.03 Details

Added Audit Trail & Display list for P3 Voltage monitoring.

Revision 1.04 Information

Honeywell version and release date.

ERX Recorder Introduction

Recorder Capabilities and Storage

Measures pressure, temp, alarms, power; stores data in non-volatile memory.

Available Recorder Configurations

Available as wall-mounted, pipe stand, or portable units.

Software for Calibration and Access

Uses MasterLink32, Palm Suite, or Pocket PC software.

MasterLink32 Software Functions

Configuration and Setup Features

Settings for date/time, alarms, sample/log intervals, display lists, units.

Data Management and Calibration Tools

Features for pressure/temperature calibration and graphing data.

Security and File Operations

Includes serial comms, file management, and instrument security.

Warranty Information

Intrinsic Safety for Hazardous Locations

Operational Warnings and Modes

Battery Pack Usage Warning

Use only specified battery packs to avoid voiding warranty/certifications.

Understanding Operating Modes

Describes Sample, Display List, and Serial modes.

Display List Mode Operation

Uses LCD to show pre-programmed items; requires LCD.

Serial Access Mode

Level 1 Access Details

Lower level access for instrument functions, requires 5-digit code.

Level 2 Access Details

Highest access level for all functions, requires 5-digit code.

Instrument Access and Recorder Function

Instrument Access Codes

Requires instrument access code for security. Default code: 33333.

ERX Recorder Operation Principles

Microprocessor, sensors, sample cycle, and wake-up triggers explained.

Pressure System Description

Uses strain gauge transducers; exits case via 1/1" NPT female connector.

Temperature System and Data Logging

Temperature System Components

Solid-state transducer, cable, and probe details.

Sample Interval Settings and Battery Life

Sample rates affect battery life; table shows rates vs. battery life.

Log Interval Functionality

Determines Audit Trail storage frequency; choices 1-24 hours.

Audit Trail Features

Audit Trail Storage Capacity

Can store 4 or 10 items. Default: 10 items.

Default Audit Trail Items and Descriptions

Table showing default items for reports and their descriptions.

Informational Display (LCD)

LCD Display Functions and Operation

8-digit display shows readings, alarms, lists.

Alarm Message Display Configuration

Shows 'ALARM' or user-defined text for alarms.

Installation and Function Checks

Installation Procedures and Verification

Check received items, packing list for completeness.

Function Check Steps

Steps to check parts, connectors, jumpers, battery pack.

Instrument Setup and Configuration

Instrument Configuration Item (576)

Item 576 configures recorded data (P, PT, etc.).

Pressure Configuration Table Details

Table of transducer ranges, units, coefficients.

Site ID Management

Identifies recorder to software; must be unique.

Using MasterLink32 Software

Date and Time Configuration

Set via computer or manually entered.

Interval Settings (Sample/Log)

Items 586 (Sample) and 585 (Log) for setting intervals.

Alarm Limit Configuration

Configuring high/low limits for pressure and temperature.

2-Point Pressure Calibration

Calibration Overview and Principles

Applies two pressures for offset and gain.

Gauge Transducer Calibration

Lists required items and procedure steps.

Absolute Pressure Calibration

Absolute Calibration Requirements

Lists required items including barometer.

Absolute Calibration Procedure

Steps for zero and span calibration using MasterLink32.

Two-Point Temperature Calibration

Temperature Calibration Process

Uses low/high temperatures for offset/gain.

Temperature Probe Characteristics

Probe response is nonlinear but predictable.

Alarm Pulse Output

Alarm Pulse Specifications and Ratings

Fixed 50 mS width, one-time occurrence per alarm, electrical ratings.

Modem Communication Setup

Serial Port Configuration for Modem

Port for local/modem connections, baud rate setting.

Internal Messenger Modem Installation

Installation inside the recorder using ribbon cable.

Modem Communication Configurations

External RS-232 Connection Options

Requires optional RS-232 to CMOS I/O Board.

Internal RS-232 Connection Options

Requires optional RS-232 to CMOS I/O Board with shorting plug.

Automatic Call-In Features

Alarm Call-In via Pulse Method

Uses alarm pulse output to trigger modem call-in.

Alarm Call-In Configuration Settings

Items 333, 484, 789 configuration for pulse method.

AT Commands and Scheduled Call-Ins

AT Commands Method for Modem Control

ERX controls modem via Hayes AT commands.

Scheduled Call-In Method Setup

ERX issues AT commands for scheduled calls.

Alarm and Scheduled Call-In Methods

Combined Alarm and Scheduled Call-In

Item 338 determines if call was alarm or scheduled.

Modem Power Control Functionality

Controls power to communication devices via alarm output.

Modem Power Control Time Windows

30-Minute Window Interval Setup

Powers device for 30 min starting at 9:00 AM.

4-Hour Window Interval Setup

Powers device for 4 hours starting at 8:00 AM.

Digi-Span Fuel Switching Feature

Digi-Span Feature Description

Uses Pulser-A/B outputs for fuel switching based on temperature or override.

Firmware Upgrade Procedure

Preparation for Firmware Upgrade

Download item file and Audit Trail data before upgrade.

Firmware Upgrade Steps

Connect MPA, serial cable, start software, configure communications.

Backup Recommendation During Upgrade

Highly recommended to download data before upgrade.

Successful Upgrade Confirmation

Displays "Upgrade Complete" message.

ERX Recorder Shutdown Modes

Partial Shutdown Procedure

Real-time clock active, sampling stops; LCD shows dashes.

Complete Shutdown Procedure

Clock stops, sampling stops, LCD blank; requires reset.

Resetting to Factory Defaults ("Un-Configured")

Software Method for Un-Configuration

Uses MasterLink32 software to reset instrument items.

Hardware Method for Un-Configuration

Useful if serial link fails; involves button presses.

Parameter Item List Overview

Display Test & A/D Fault

Tests LCD segments and indicates A/D converter faults.

Pressure & Board Coefficients

Coefficients for P3 pressure and P1 board measurements.

Parameter Item List (P1 Coefficients)

P1 Pressure Coefficients (301-332)

Detailed coefficients for P1 pressure measurement.

Call-In Trigger & Date Settings

Items 333 (Call-In Trigger) and 334 (Date).

Parameter Item List (P2 & P3 Details)

P2 Pressure Coefficients (341-365)

Detailed coefficients for P2 pressure measurement.

Digi-Span Mode Selection (340)

Selects pulse output mode for fuel switching.

Parameter Item List (P3 Details)

P3 Unit and Calibration Settings

P3 pressure unit selection and calibration date/serial.

P3 Pressure Range and Offset Settings

Defines P3 pressure range and zero offsets.

Parameter Item List (P3 Pressure Readings)

P3 Span Factors and Pressure Readings

Records P3 span factors and various pressure readings.

Parameter Item List (P3 Min/Max & Alarms)

P3 Min/Max Pressure and Time/Date

Minimum P3 pressure and associated time/date.

P3 High/Low Alarm Limit Configuration

User-defined limits for P3 pressure alarms.

Parameter Item List (P3 Current Day & Alarms)

P3 Current Day Pressure Readings

High and low pressure readings for the current day.

Alarm Message and Channel Control Settings

Setting alarm messages and controlling alarm channel use.

Parameter Item List (P1 Calibration)

P1 Calibration Zero Offset Settings

Zero offset calibration constants for P1 pressure.

P1 Calibration Span Factor Settings

Span calibration factors for P1 pressure.

Parameter Item List (P2 & Temp Calibration)

P2 Calibration Zero Offset Settings

Zero offset calibration constants for P2 pressure.

Temperature Calibration Offset and Span

Zero and span calibration constants for temperature.

Parameter Item List (Display Settings)

Clear Alarms via LCD Functionality

Enables clearing of active alarms using the MI Logo.

Display List Item Configuration

Configures items for Display List 1.

Live Display Enable Feature

Enables display of live pressure/temperature readings.

Parameter Item List (Units and Resolution)

Pressure Unit Selection Options

Selects unit of measure for pressure readings.

Temperature Unit Selection Options

Selects unit of measure for temperature readings.

Pressure Display Resolution Settings

Controls decimal places for pressure display.

Parameter Item List (Alarm Limits P1/P2)

P1 Pressure Alarm Limit Configuration

High/low pressure alarm limits for P1.

P2 Pressure Alarm Limit Configuration

High/low pressure alarm limits for P2.

Temperature Alarm Limit Configuration

High/low temperature alarm limits.

Parameter Item List (Alarms & Pressure Ranges)

P2 Pressure Alarm Status and Ranges

High/low pressure alarms for P2 and transducer ranges.

Temperature and Gas Alarm Settings

Gas temperature high alarm and low alarm limit.

Parameter Item List (Configuration & IDs)

P2 Pressure Range User Setting

User-defined upper range limit for P2 pressure.

Transducer Serial Number Identification

Serial numbers for P1 and P2 transducers.

Instrument Configuration and Site IDs

Defines transducers and identifies recorder for software.

Parameter Item List (Time, Date, Intervals)

Site ID Number Part 2 Setting

Second part of site identifier.

Real Time Clock and Date Settings

Setting time and date for time-stamping records.

Log and Sample Interval Settings

User selected periods for logging and sampling.

Parameter Item List (Start Time, Baud Rate, Audit Trail)

Start Time for Calculations

Sets time for item re-zeroing and calculation start.

Instrument Baud Rate Selection

Selects baud rate for serial connections.

Default Audit Trail Items Configuration

Pre-selected items for creating historical data reports.

Parameter Item List (Triggers and P3 Coefficients)

Audit Trail Trigger Enables Configuration

Enables logging for calibration, alarm, serial, MI button, or changes.

P3 Pressure Coefficients 1-11

Detailed coefficients for P3 pressure measurement.

Parameter Item List (P3 Pressure Readings)

P3 Pressure Coefficients 12-26

Continued detailed coefficients for P3 pressure.

P1 and P2 Max/Min Pressure Readings

Maximum and minimum P1 and P2 pressure readings.

Parameter Item List (Temp & P1 Readings)

Gas Temperature Max/Min Readings

Maximum and minimum gas temperature readings.

P1 Max/Min Pressure Time and Date

Times and dates for P1 max/min pressure readings.

Parameter Item List (P2 Readings & Temp Intervals)

P2 Max/Min Pressure Time and Date

Times and dates for P2 max/min pressure readings.

Temperature Interval Readings

Average, high, and low temperature interval readings.

Parameter Item List (P1/P2 Interval Readings)

P1 Interval Time and Date Settings

Time/date for P1 interval high/low pressure readings.

P2 Interval Time and Date Settings

Time/date for P2 interval high/low pressure readings.

Parameter Item List (P1 Current Day Readings)

P1 Current Day Pressure Readings

Average, high, and low P1 pressure readings for the current day.

Parameter Item List (P2/Temp Current Day Readings)

P2 Current Day Pressure Readings

High, low, average P2 pressure readings for the current day.

Temperature Current Day Readings

High, low, average temperature readings for the current day.

Parameter Item List (Previous Day Readings)

P1 Previous Day Pressure Readings

Average, high, low P1 pressure readings from the previous day.

P2 Previous Day Pressure Readings

Average, high, low P2 pressure readings from the previous day.

Parameter Item List (Temp Previous Day & P1/P2)

Temperature Previous Day Readings

Average, high, low temperature readings from previous day.

P1/P2 Previous Day Time and Date Settings

Times and dates for previous day P1/P2 readings.

Parameter Item List (Dead Bands and Triggers)

Dead Band Configuration Settings

Hysteresis bands for pressure and battery measurements.

Alarm Trigger Enable Functionality

Enables logging for alarm clearing events.

Parameter Item List (Modem Settings)

Timeout Delay Settings

Delays for host computer communication.

Modem Retry Interval and Count Settings

Settings for modem retry attempts.

Parameter Item List (Modem Control & P3 Alarms)

Modem AT Enable Selection

Selects call-in type (alarm pulse or AT commands).

Call-out Time Control Settings

Settings for modem power control timing.

P3 High/High and Low/Low Alarm Configuration

Additional alarm levels for P3 pressure.

Parameter Item List (P2 Alarms and Display)

P2 Dead Band Configuration

Hysteresis band for P2 pressure limits.

Default Display Setting Selection

Selects item displayed on LCD in sample mode.

P1/P2 Two-Step Alarm Configuration

Two-step alarm notifications for P1/P2 pressure.

Parameter Item List (Final Settings)

P2 Low/Low Alarm Setting

Defines low/low alarm for P2 pressure.

Modem Wake-up Delay Setting

Sets delay for modem wake-up.

Parts List Overview

General Parts List Information

Table listing part numbers and descriptions for components.

Mounting Options Parts List

Wall, Pipestand, and U-Bolt Mount Components

Components for wall, pipestand, and U-bolt mounting.

Portable Mount Parts List

Portable Mount Components

Parts for the portable mounting configuration.

Battery Options Parts List

Single Battery Pack Components and Mounting

Components for single battery pack installation and securing.

Dual Battery Options Parts List

Dual Battery Pack Components and Mounting

Components for dual battery pack installation and securing.

RS-232 Options Parts List

External and Internal RS-232 Components

Parts for external and internal RS-232 connections.

Messenger Modem Parts List

Modem without RS-232 Components

Components for Messenger Modem without RS-232.

Modem with RS-232 Components

Components for Messenger Modem with RS-232.

4-20 Board Options Parts List

4-20 Board Component Options

Components for 4-20 board with/without case connector.

Dual Alkaline Packs/MI Modem Parts List

Dual Alkaline Pack and MI Modem Configuration Components

Components for dual alkaline pack and MI modem.

Hazardous Location Wiring Diagram

Class I, Div 1, Group D Wiring

Wiring diagram for Class I, Div 1, Group D hazardous locations.

Class I, Zone 0, Group IIA Wiring

Wiring diagram for Class I, Zone 0, Group IIA locations.

Hazardous Location Wiring Notes

Important notes on barriers, power, cable length, codes.

Hazardous Location Wiring Diagram

Class I, Div 2, Group D Wiring

Wiring diagram for Class I, Div 2, Group D hazardous locations.

Hazardous Location Wiring Notes

Notes on serial port, modem, protocol translator connections.

Finding More Information

Contacting Honeywell Support

Contact information for Mercury Instruments/Honeywell Process Solutions.

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