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User’s Guide
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RD260A RECORDER
Users Manual
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Notes • The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of improvements in the instrument’s performance and functions. Display contents illustrated in this manual may differ slightly from what actually appears on your screen. • Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact OMEGA Engineering. All Rights Reserved, Copyright © 1998 i
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This recorder is developed to satisfy and to be used under the following conditions: • It is a component type instrument to be installed on an instrumentation panel or rack. • It complies with the IEC class II safety standard. • It complies with the EN61010-1 safety standard. • It complies with the CSA1010-1 safety standard. • It is based on EN55011 (EMI) Group 1, Class A (for commercial and industrial use). • It complies with the EN50082-2 (EMS) safety standard. General defi
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Using the User’s Manual This manual contains information about the instrument’s functions and operating procedures as well as precautions that should be observed during use. To ensure proper use of the instrument, please read this manual thoroughly before operating it. Keep the manual in a safe place for quick reference whenever a question arises. Two manuals are provided with the instrument, including this User’s Manual. Manual Name Description User’s Manual Basic information for recorder ope
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Using the User’s Manual Conventions Used in this Manual Displayed characters Bold alphanumeric characters enclosed with [ ] refer to characters or setting values that are displayed on the screen. Symbols The following symbol marks are used to attract the operator’s attention. Affixed to the instrument. Indicates danger to personnel or instrument and the operator must refer to the User’s Manual. ThinUser’s Manual to indicate the reference. Describes precautions that should be observed to preven
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Contents 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................ ii Using the User’s Manual ............................................................................................................... iii 2 Chapter 1 Before Operation .................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Front/Rear Panels: Functions and Display ..
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Before Operation Chapter 1 Before Operation 1.1 Front/Rear Panels: Functions and Display 1 Front Panel 5 Display CH DATA ESC RCD ALM RCD MENU FEED CH UP 4 Status display 2 Key panel 3 Chart cassette 1 Power switch 1.Power switch (push-button type) Pressing the switch turns the power ON and OFF. 2.Key panel (push-key type) The panel contains the follwing five keys: RCD RCD key Pressing the key starts or stops the recording. ESC DISP key, ESC key DISP DISP function: Cycles through the modes
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Front/Rear Panels: Functions and Display 3.Chart cassette Contains a Z-fold chart (width: 100 mm, length: 16 m). 4.Status Display RCD indicator: illuminated when recording of measurement values is in progress. ALM indicator: illuminates when an alarm occurs. 5.Seven-segment character display Used to display data, setting screen, and so on. • Data display (left) : Displays channel No., type of alarms, and measured data. • Setting screen (right): Displays various settings of the recorder. Chara
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Before Operation 1.2 Handling Precautions 1 Safety precautions • Before you use this recorder make sure to read the Safety Precautions on page 2 of this manual. • Do not touch the interior of this recorder. For the replacement of parts, please contact the dealer of which you purchased this recorder • Turn the recorder power switch off as soon as any symptoms of malfunction such as unusual sound, smell, or smoke yield from the recorder. Also turn the main power switch off. If a malfunction occur
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Daily Operation Chapter 2 Daily Operation 2.1 Recording Switching Power ON/OFF 2 The power switch is located at the lower right-hand corner of the front face behind the door. The switch is a push-button type. Press the switch to turn the recorder ON and press again to turn it OFF. After the power turns ON, the recorder executes a self-diagnostic check for several seconds before starting measurement and recording. ON OFF Power Switch Note • The warm-up time is approximately 30 minutes; however,
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2.2 Selecting the Display Three different displays can be selected: Auto, Manual, and dislay OFF. If the DISP key is pressed you the recorder will change the display modes in the order of AUTO > MANUAL > OFF, Note that manual display can’t be selected on the 1-pen model. Auto Display Channel number and measured values will appear on the display. Every channel will be shown for approximately 2 sec. If the input is greater than the upper limit of the recording span, – – – – will appear. If the in
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Daily Operation 2.3 Recorder Modes The recorder has three modes as described below: Operation Mode 2 This is the mode for daily operation; when the power turns on, the recorder automatically enters this mode. Select from the following functions by pressing the appropriate keys on the key panel. key Replacement of pens (pen model only). See Section2.5. RCD key Starting/stopping the recording. FEED key Feeding the chart. See Section 2.1, Feeding Chart Paper. DISP key Selection from the modes on d
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2.4 Loading Chart Paper Installing / Replacing Chart Paper 1. Open the front door of the recorder, as shown below. 2. Make sure that recording is OFF. Power may be ON. 3. Riffle the chart thoroughly before loading. 4. While gently pressing the chart-cassette stoppers, located at both front ends of the cassette, lift and draw the cassette out of the recorder case. Stoppers 5. Open the chart retainer backward on the cassette. 6. Pull and open the front transparent chart guide. Chart retainer Char
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Daily Operation Loading Chart Paper 7. Load the chart paper into the chart compartment; the small perforations should be at the left-hand. Make sure that the sprocket teeth of the chart drives are properly engaged in the chart paper perforations. Take care not to load the chart paper backwards. 2 Small perforations 8. Close the chart retainer. 9. Close the chart guide (transparent plastic plate). Close the front transparent chart guide before you start recording. 10.Replace the chart cassette
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2.5 Installing/Replacing Pens (Pen Model) CAUTION • Do not press or pinch the felt tip to prevent deformation. Do not move the pen holder up- or down-scale to protect the driving mechanism. • Always make sure to remove the pen cap before installation. Simple replacement 1. Open the front door, and make sure that recording is OFF. Power may be ON. 2. Pull and open the display around the hinge. CAUTION • Please take care not to apply any undue pressure in an upward or downward direction to the di
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Daily Operation Installing/Replacing Pens (Pen Model) Replacement under pen-replacement mode When a pen is located at a place where its replacement is difficult to do, relocate the pen by the following procedures: 1. Make sure that recording is OFF. The main Power switch must be ON. 2. Press the key for three seconds to display [C_Pen], and press the ENT key. 2 3. Press the key to display [Yes], and press the ENT key. The pens will move near to the center of the scale where the pens can be ea
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2.6 Installing/Replacing the Ribbon Cassette (Dot Model) CAUTION • Improper cassette insertion may cause faulty print color or damage the cassette. 1. Open the front door, and make sure that power is switched OFF. 2. Open the display by pulling its left end. CAUTION • Please take care not to apply any undue pressure in an upward or downward direction to the display, to prevent strain on the hinges. • Do not force the display open any further than about 100° from being closed. 3. Hold the printe
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Maintenance Chapter 3 Periodic Inspection 3.1 Periodic Inspection Check the following items periodically, and replace parts, if necessary: Character printing Are recorded lines or printed characters clear, not blurred? To replace a felt-tip pen, refer to the User’s Manual Section 2.5 Installing/Replacing Pens; also, refer to User’s Manual Section 2.6 Installing/Replacing Ribbon Cassette 3 to replace the ribbon cassette of a dot-printing model. Chart paper Is there enough chart paper left in t
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Chapter 3 Periodic Inspection 3.2 Fuse Don’t replace the fuse by yourself. Never take the recorder apart if the fuse needs to be replaced. Contact your nearest Omega sales representative if the fuse needs to re replaced. Fuse Ratings Rated Voltage: 250V Rated Current 1.25A Type: Time Lag Approved Standard: IEC/VDE 3-2
