APAR AR915.B Temperature Setter Meter Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: APAR

Table of Contents

APAR AR915.B Temperature Setter Meter
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
SAFETY RULES
ASSEMBLY RECOMMENDATIONS
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEVICE
CONTENTS OF THE SET
TECHNICAL DATA
HOUSING AND DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTORS AND EXTERNAL ELEMENTS
KEYS FUNCTIONS
SETTING THE VALUE OF THE OUTPUT SIGNAL
SETTING CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
SIGNALING MESSAGES AND ERRORS. DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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APAR AR915.B Temperature Setter Meter

APAR-AR915-B-Temperature-Setter-Meter-product

Product Information

Specifications

Brand: APAR
Model: BIURO HANDLOWE
Address: 05-090 Raszyn, ul Galczyskiego 6
Contact Numbers: 22 853-48-56, 22 853-49-30, 22 101-27-31
Email: automatyka@apar.pl
Website:www.apar.pl

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Unboxing

Open the product packaging and remove all contents.

Step 2: Setup

Place the product on a stable surface in a well-ventilated area.
Connect the power cable to the designated port on the product and plug it into a power outlet.
Connect any required cables or accessories to their respective ports.

Step 3: Turning On

Press the power button located on the product to turn it on.

Step 4: Configuration

Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the user manual for configuring the product settings.

Step 5: Usage

Once the product is configured, it is ready for use.
Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on using the various features and functions of the product.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I contact APAR for support?

A: You can reach APAR support through the following contact information:
Phone: 22 853-48-56, 22 853-49-30, 22 101-27-31
Email: automatyka@apar.pl
Website:www.apar.pl

Q: Where can I find additional documentation?

A: Additional documentation and user manuals can be found on the APAR website at www.apar.pl.
Thank you for choosing our product.
This manual will enable proper handling, safe use, and making full use of the capacities of the setter.
Before assembling and starting the device please read and understand this manual.
If you have additional questions, please contact our technical consultant.
Pay special attention to the texts marked with this sign
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design and software of the device without deteriorating its technical parameters.

SAFETY RULES

before using the device, please read this manual carefully to make sure that all wires are connected correctly to the test object before making any modifications to the wiring connections, turn off the voltage to ensure proper operating conditions, are consistent with the technical data of the device (signal levels, humidity, temperature, etc., chapter 5)

ASSEMBLY RECOMMENDATIONS

The device has been designed to provide an adequate level of resistance to most of the disturbances that can occur in an industrial environment.
In environments with an unknown level of interference, it is recommended to use the following measures to prevent any possible disruption of the device’s operation:
avoid running signal wires in the immediate vicinity and parallelly to the power and power supply cables it is advisable to twist the signal wires in pairs
avoid the proximity of remotely controlled devices, electromagnetic meters, high power loads, loads with phase or group power control, and other devices generating large impulse noise
use shielding of signal cables, whereby the shield grounding should be single-point, made as close as possible to the device use the same cables for resistance sensors in a 3-wire connection ground or neutralize the metal rails on which the rail devices are mounted

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEVICE

possibility of testing measuring devices and temperature sensors,
Universal input/ output:
thermosensitive: Pt100, Ni100,
thermoelectric: J, K, S, B, R, T, E, N,
linear: voltage (mV), resistance (2), compact with small size and weight with rubberized non-slip side handles, simple and reliable in use laboratory banana connectors, functional keyboard, standard power supply: battery (2 x 1.5V) or accumulator (2 x 1.2V NiMH, NiCd), AA type (R6), long working time on new alkaline batteries or fully charged batteries
USB interface (micro USB type B connector) for programming the configuration and preview of measurements (ARsoft-CFG), enabling power supply from an external mains or battery power supply of the “Power Bank” type
intuitive operation, easy configuration, and clear signaling of device operation state a two-line, readable LCD with icons and measurement units, showing the type of the sensor, setpoints/measured values, battery level, and other diagnostic messages
IN / OUT operating mode signaled with flashing LEDs
F key for quick selection of one of the programmed functions: quick change of sensor type, keyboard lock, freezing measurements (HOLD), cold junction temperature preview (connectors temperatures)
free software available (for Windows 7/8/10) for configuration and copying parameters of the device (ARsoft-CFG), with the possibility of updating from the website
programmable password protection for accessing configuration parameters with high resistance to interference in industrial environments

CAUTION:

Before starting work with the setter, read this manual and perform the parameter configuration and electrical connections correctly.

CONTENTS OF THE SET

Setter with alkaline batteries,
user manual, warranty card,
measuring wires,
storage case.

TECHNICAL DATA

Universal input/output for measuring or setting (in one operation mode: setting OUT or measuring IN)

thermocouple

| -40-,-1600 °C
Ni100 (RTD)| -50+170 °C| T(Cu-CuNi) thermocouple| -25+350 °C
---|---|---|---
J (Fe-CuNi) thermocouple| -40+800 °C| E (NiCr-CuNi) thermocouple| -50+750 °C
K (NiCr-NiAI)

thermocouple

| -40+1200 °C| (NiCrSi-NiSi) N thermocouple| -80+1300 °C
S (PtRh 10-Pt)

thermocouple

| -40+1600°C| voltage| -5+60 mV
(PtRh30PtRh6) B

thermocouple

| 300 + 1800 °C| resistive| 20+5400 (IN), 20+32000 (OUT)
Lead resistance for RTD| < 25 0 (for each line)
Resistance input/ output current (RTD, 0)| ~250 µA (for measurements), max. 1mA (for setting)
Processing Primary Error (at 25 °C ambient temperature)| for measurement:,,; 0,3 % of sensor range± 1C
for setting:,,; 0,3 % of sensor range± 1C
Additional error (non-linearity)| ,,; 0,5 °C (,,; 0,2 0 for resistance measurement and setting)
Additional error (thermocouple input/output)| ,;2 °C (only when automatic compensation of cold junctions temperature is active)
Additional errors from temperature changes| 0.01% of sensor range/ °C
Indication resolution (programmable)| 0.1 or 1 (10 for resistance setting)
Setting resolution (programmable)| 0.5 + 200 (min. 2.6°C for Ptl 00, l .8°C for Nil 00, 1.0 0 for res.)
Response time for measurements (10+90%)| 0.5 +3.5 s (programmable filtration degree, default 1.5 s)
Power supply (batteries or accumulators)| 2×1.SVor 2xl .2V NiMH, type AA (R6)
Operating time (for 2500mAh alkaline batteries)| 300 + 500 hours (depending on operating mode and load)
Communication interface (MODBUS-RTU)| USB (micro B connector), drivers for Windows 7/8/10
Rated operating conditions| O + 50 °C, <90%RH (without condensation)
Weight| ~140g (~190g with batteries, included in the set)
Protection degree| IP43 (IP20 from the side of the connector)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)| resistance: according to PN-EN 61000-6-2 norm
emissivity: according to PN-EN 61000-6-4 norm

HOUSING AND DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTORS AND EXTERNAL ELEMENTS

Housing specification

Material, Degree of protection	ABS, IP43 (IP20 from connectors side)
Housing dimensions (height, width, thickness)	136x80x25mm

Description of connectors (top view)

How to place the batteries (accumulators) in the container (view from the bottom, after opening the lid)

KEYS FUNCTIONS

a) function of keys in the setpoint/ measured value display mode (normal mode) APAR-AR915-B-Temperature-Setter-Meter-fig-4

b) key functions in the parameter configuration menu (chapter 9) APAR-
AR915-B-Temperature-Setter-Meter-fig-5

SETTING THE VALUE OF THE OUTPUT SIGNAL

Pressing the [UP] or [DOWN] key in simulation mode (output – OUT) changes the setpoint value by the set step (parameter 9: ). Using the combination of [SET]+[UP] keys sets the output on the smaller of the following values: the upper limit of the simulated sensor range or value of parameter 8: while [SET]

[DOWN] sets the output on the larger of the following values: lower limit of the simulated sensor range or value of parameter 7: In addition, the output signal can also be set in parameter programming mode (parameter 10: ).

SETTING CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

All configuration parameters are contained in the non-volatile internal memory (saving when [PWR]is off).
Parameters can be changed using the keyboard or the computer and the ARsoft-CFG software:

Configuration with the keyboard:

from the setpoint/measured value display mode of the inputs in the configuration menu (press the [UP] and [DOWN] keys for a period longer than 2 sec.) If parameter 15: Prot = ON (password protection is enabled) the display shows the message followed by the first digit flashing, using the [UP] or [DOWN] key to enter the access password (default parameter 14: PASS = ), to move to the next positions and to confirm the code the [SET] key is used after entering the configuration menu, the mnemonic names of parameters are displayed, etc.), the [UP] key takes you to the next, [DOWN] to the previous parameter (see Table 9 for a summary list of configuration parameters)
to change or preview the value of the current parameter, press the [SET] key
using the combination of [UP] or [DOWN] keys allows to change the parameter value (other combinations – chapter 7)
confirm the changed value of the parameter with the [SET] key or cancel [ESC], and return to displaying the parameter name
exit from the configuration: long (>1s) pressing the [ESC] key or automatically after approx. 2 min of inactivity

Configuration with ARsoft-CFG software:

connect the device to the computer using a USB port and configure the ARsoft-CFG application
setting and previewing device parameters are available in the Parameters window
new parameter values must be confirmed with the Approve changes key
before disconnecting from the computer, use the Disconnect Device key in the ARsoft-CFG software
For details, see the ARsoft-CFG user manual, available on the website or in the installation folder.
In the event of a discrepancy between the indications and the actual value of the input/output signal, it is possible to tune zero and sensitivity to a given signal: parameters 11: (zero) and 12: (sensitivity) (note 4 under table 9).
To restore the factory settings, press the [UPland [DOWN] keys until the password entering menu ( ) appears, then enter the code and confirm with the [SET] key.

Table 9. Configuration parameters

NOTES:

the response time is approx. 1.5s. For about 3.5 s. A higher degree of filtration means a smoothened value of the measurement and a longer response time.
Does not apply to voltage setting when par. 0: For the voltage setting, the displaying resolution is 0.01 mV.
The resistance setting is possible with a minimum step of 1, therefore the setting for sensors is respectively at least 2,6 °C, 1,8° C, 1 p.
Does not apply to resistance setting and RTD (Pt100 and Ni100).