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Model 245 Data Logger

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  • Measures up to 500 Inputs

  • Rugged Front-End Modules with Remote Capability to 1600 Meters (5000 Feet)

  • 250 Unique Alarm/Limit Trips Dual RS232-C I/O Ports

  • Up to 10 Logging Jobs Operate Simultaneously

  • Made in USA


 

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Description

Decades of data logging experience and innovation come together in the remarkable Model 245. The result is a versatile, cost-effective, highly reliable data acquisition instrument to satisfy the measuring, display, alarms monitoring, and recording requirements of industrial, process, and laboratory applications. The 245 is capable of measuring up to 500 analog inputs and features high, 16-bit resolution. It will directly accommodate a wide range of sensor inputs including thermocouples, RTDs, DC millivolts and volts, common 4-20mA current loops, and resistances. This instrument is so easy to operate and set up that you can be measuring and taking data almost as soon as it is out of the box. Its reliability is unmatched. And, with its modular, flexible design, the 245 system can easily be expanded as your needs grow. The 245 is your data acquisition solution whether your application is bench mounted in a lab or on a portable test cart, rack mounted as part of a computer control system or test stand, or panel mounted on an instrumentation board. Model 245 features four output options for measured data and conditions reporting. The front-panel digital LEDs, the built-in 12-column thermal printer, and two serial, RS232C I/O ports can be used to display, acquire, and record data. Each of these can be used independent of one another (e.g.,the LEDs can display channel values while the alarm conditions are being printed on the printer and a timed-log is being sent over a serial port communicating with a PC). The following jobs/tasks can be programmed to process simultaneously, with 10 of these being timed-interval logs. This provides plenty of processing capability for even the most complex system requirements.

User Job

Display
Log
User-Programmed Timed Interval Log
Standard Time Interval Logs
Alarm Log
Contact Status Monitoring
Sequence of Events Recording
         Point Average/
         Group Average/
         Point Difference/
         Floating Alarm Limits/
         Rate of Change

Comments

Display data on local readout
Demand log (manual)
Maximum of 10 (periodic logs)
Every minute, hour, and/or day



System needs may dictate using any given function more than once. Each time one is used, it counts as a job.



Serial I/O communications
Dual, fully programmable RS-232C ports are standard with the 245. Each can be independently configured and optimized for external communications to peripherals, printers, modems, PCs, and mini/micro/mainframe computers. Formatting and protocol capabilities are user set via the front panel or I/O ports.

Designed for long-term reliability
DORIC understands the needs for reliable operation, day after day and test after test. We also know the industrial conditions under which these instruments must operate. DORIC’s Model 245 is designed for highly reliable operation. Key features for reliability include box-within-a-box packaging design to assure mechanical integrity and attenuate the effects of RFI, EMI, and electrostatic discharge. Coated PC boards are used to maximize environmental protection. Online diagnostics monitor the validity of instructions and address codes. Hardware watchdog circuitry and software assure proper operation and resetting of the instrument when fault interrupts occur. In addition, the RAM storing the critical program routines, calibration constants, alarm values, etc. is double protected: a battery back-up protects from power loss for more than 30 days while software interlocks and watchdogs protect against overwrites during transient or faulty conditions.

Start acquiring data with the Model 245 today!
For a full feature set, high accuracy, lowest installed cost, and ease of use in a data acquisition system, select Model 245. Its superior long-term reliability coupled with flexible, field expandability at any time, makes the Model 245 the right choice for today and tomorrow.


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245A Front End Module

Rugged, front end for analog inputs
DORIC’s exclusive FEMs (Front End Modules) make the 245 system more reliable, rugged, and capable of saving thousands of dollars in installation and wiring costs. Each FEM is a self-contained, 20-channel analog input module. Sensors are wired directly to the FEMs’ quick-disconnect style terminals. The FEMs can then be installed within the 245A mainframe or 245S satellite, or remote mounted up to a mile away. The FEM is built to withstand the more harsh conditions of remote mounting and capable of performing in ambient temperatures from 0°C to 70°C. For remote-mounted FEMs, a FEM I/O card is installed within the mainframe or satellite and a single, low-cost, four-wire cable is run between the FEM and the I/O card. Any combination of internally or externally mounted FEMs can be specified. Simply stated, in lieu of running pairs of expensive, noise-susceptible wires for each input, you can run a single, noise-free, low-cost cable for every 20 inputs!

Alarms and limits
As an alarm and limit monitoring system the 245 is unsurpassed. Its 250 user-programmable limit points are a standard feature of the system. Each of the 250 alarm limits are programmable for their trip value, + or - , and high or low trip condition. Then, up to four of the limit trip points (high, low, high-high, and low-low ) can be assigned to every input channel in the system. With alarms assigned, you can track alarm conditions as they transition into and out of limits, seeing them on the display, logging them to the printer, and logging them to the serial I/O ports.

Relay contact closures for alarms

To further communicate alarm conditions, the optional Model 245A-ARP1 provides a bank of 16 Form-C relays. Up to 4 of these, for total of 64 relays, can be interfaced to a single Model 245. The ARP1 is a separate, externally mounted box with screw terminals for wire-up to the relays and front-mounted red lamps to signal an alarm trip. The relays are 2A, 115VAC/28VDC types for noninductive loads. To communicate to the external ARP1 the 245 must have the optional Alarm Relay Panel I/O option card installed. Each I/O card will support 2 of the ARP1 boxes.

FEM MULTIPLEXER TYPE SOLID STATE VOLTAGE CMOS UNIVERSAL VOLTAGE REED
Number of Points per FEM 20 20
Voltage Limits (any pin) without damage
Input to chassis ground
Point to point (3 sec.)
High to low (3 sec.)
250 VAC RMS(Point to point  .5 sec.) 250 VAC RMS
CMV Limit
Input to Chassis Ground
Point to Point
-
250 VAC RMS
6.5 volts peak
-
250 VAC RMS
200 volts peak
Offset Stability Automatic Zero Automatic Zero
Dynamic Range 65,000 counts 65,000 counts
Overcurrent Protection 22.K ohms in series with each lead 2.2K ohms in series with each lead
Poles per Switch 2 2
Power Consumption (type) 1 watt 1 watt
Quick Disconnect No Yes
FM Version Available Pending No
Cenelec Version Available Pending

No

Range
  22mV, 440mV, 88mV, 2.2V 22V
Normal Mode Rejection 50/60 Hz ± 0.1 76/80 dB 76/80 dB 66/70 dB
Effective CMR
50/60 Hz ± 0.1
(1K/ohm Lo Lead Unbalance)
126/130 dB 126/130 dB 116/120 dB
Input Impedance >1000 M ohms >1000 M ohms 10 M ohms
Point to Point
Voltage Offset @ 25°
<6µV <10µV <1mV
Accuracy 2: (All ±)
24 hrs. @ 25°C
90 days @ 25°C
1 year @ 25°C
(.005% Rdg+3 µV+1 ct.)
(.02% Rdg+3µV+1 ct.)
(.035% Rdg+6µV+1 ct.)
(.005% Rdg+5µV+1 ct.)
(.02% Rdg+5µV+1 ct.)
(.035% Rdg+8µV+1 ct.)
(.01% Rdg+500µV+1 ct.)
(.03% Rdg+500µV+1 ct.)
(.055% Rdg+800µV+1 ct.)
Span Temperature Coefficient ±25 ppm/°C of Rdg ±25 ppm/°C of Rdg ±100 ppm/°C of Rdg
Offset Temperature Stability
(doubles every 10°C)
3µV/°C 3µV/°C 500µV/°C
Thermocouple
Reference Junction
less than .01°/° less than .01°/° n/a
NOTES:
1.) The allowable source resistance is limited by charging time required by the input filter. Charging error is <.001% of reading for a source resistance of 2K ohms. Input impedance >10 meg/Function6. -10 + 22V range.
2.) Stated accuracy is achievable at reference condition using calibration equipment which adds no significant error. Factory calibration adds an error of ±(.05% Rdg+1µV+1 ct.) to reference accuracy.
3.) To convert error of 1 into display units of Percent (P) use: P=(1 in -4) 100%/16.
4.) Errors are for 4-wire only. For 3-wire add 2.5°C per ohm lead unbalance and .005°C per ohm lead resistance. Double offset errors.
5.) Error on ohms range is: ±(.05% Rdg±10 milliohms±1 ct.)
6.) Temperature equivalent measurements assume a platinum RTD input.
7.) As measured with a worst case of 100 ohms unbalance between any leads in a 4-wire configuration. For 3-wire configuration see note 4.
FEM
MULTIPLEXER TYPE
CURRENT
REED
SOLID STATE RTD
CMOS 4,5,6
REED RTD
REED 4,5,6
# of Points per FEM 20 20 20
Voltage Limits (any pin)
without damage
Input to chassis ground
Point to point (3 sec.)
High to low (3 sec.)
250 VAC RMS 250 VAC RMS 250 VAC RMS
(Point to point .5 sec)
CMV Limit
Input to Chassis Ground
Point to Point
-
250 VAC RMS
200 volts peak
-
250 VAC RMS
6.5 volts peak
-
250 VAC RMS
200 volts peak
Offset Stability Automatic Zero Automatic Zero Automatic Zero
Dynamic Range 65,000 counts 65,000 counts 65,000 counts
Overcurrent Protection none 2.2 K ohms in series
with each lead
2.2 K ohms in series
with each lead
Poles per Switch 2 5 5
Power Consumption (type) 1 watt 1 watt 1 watt
Quick Disconnect No Yes Yes
FM Version Available No Pending No
Cenelec Version Available No Pending No
Normal Mode Rejection
50/60 Hz ±0.1%
76/80 dB 76/80 dB 76/80 dB
Effective CMR
50/60 Hz ± 0.1%
(1K/ohm Lo Lead Unbalance)
126/130 dB 126/130 dB7 126/130 dB7
Input Impedance1 20 ohms n/a n/a
Point to Point
Voltage Offset @ 25° C
<.5µa .05°C .05°C
Accuracy2: (All ±)
24 hrs. @ 25°C
90 days @ 25°C
1 year @ 25°C
(.15%+.25µa+1 ct.)3 (.17%+.25µa+1 ct.) (.185%+.4µA+1 ct.) (.015% [Rdg+300° C] +.025°C+1ct.) (.016% [Rdg+300°C] +.025°C+1 ct.) (.018%[Rdg+300°C] +.05°C+1 ct.) (.015% [Rdg+300°C] +.025°C+1 ct.) (.016%[Rdg+300°C] +.025°C+1 ct.) (.018%[Rdg+300°C] +.05°C+1 ct.)
Span Temperature Coefficient ±50 ppm/°C of Rdg ±5 ppm/°C of Rdg ±5 ppm/°C of Rdg
Offset Temperature Stability
(doubles every 10°C)
.025µa/°C .025°C/°C .025°C/°C
Thermocouple
Reference Junction
n/a n/a n/a
NOTES:
1.) The allowable source resistance is limited by charging time required by the input filter.
Charging error is <.001% of reading for a source resistance of 2K ohms.
Input impedance >10 meg/Function 6. -10 + 22V range.
2.) Stated accuracy is achievable at reference condition using calibration equipment which adds no significant error. Factory calibration adds an error of ±(.05% Rdg+1µV+1 ct.) to reference accuracy.
3.) To convert error of 1 into display units of Percent (P) use: P=(1 in -4) 100%/16.
4.) Errors are for 4-wire only. For 3-wire add 2.5°C per ohm lead unbalance and .005°C per ohm lead resistance. Double offset errors.
5.) Error on ohms range is: ±(.05% Rdg±10 milliohms±1 ct.)
6.) Temperature equivalent measurements assume a platinum RTD input.
7.) As measured with a worst case of 100 ohms unbalance between any leads in a 4-wire configuration. For 3-wire configuration see note 4.


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Math Functions

To provide even more useful engineering information, the following standard math functions are included for easy data conversion and measurement.

Point Difference Compute the difference between points or groups of points (e.g., delta T).
mx+b Scaling & Engineering Units Labelings Assign linear scaling and offset factor to analog inputs and assign units (e.g., scale 4-20mA to display as 0-5000 G).
Point Average Compute average reading over specified time interval.
Group Average Compute the mean value of a group (2 or more) of points at a specified time interval.
Floating Alarm Limits Add or subtract a fixed offset and track alarms relative to this floating reference.
Rate of Change Compute how fast a value is changing over a programmed time interval and display as units/min or units/sec.
Square Root Read channel as the square root of the input.
FO and FH For sterilization applications, calculate sterilization time from temperature input channels.

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Input Specifications

Measurement Technique Dual-slope integrating, auto-zeroing, true differential input, analog-to-digital conversion; 16 bits; 65000 count dynamic range.
Multiplexing Method 20-point Front End Module (FEM); solid state (CMOS) or reed switching; up to five FEMs per mainframe or satellite.
Measurement Speed Points in system Overall measurement speed
20 2.85 points/second
40 5.71 points/second
60 8.57 points/second
80 11.43 points/second
100 14.28 points/second
200 28.57 points/second
300 42.85 points/second
400 57.14 points/second
500 71.42 points/second
Analog Input Function Types Thermocouple, RTD, volts, millivolts, milliamps, ohms.
42 Standard Functions (See table for detailed specifications).
Resolution Switch selectable high or low sensitivities. High: from 0.5µV to 1mV, 0.1°F or °C Low: from 1µV to 10mV, 1°For °C.
Thermocouple Linearization Error (conformity) Less than 0.1°F for most ranges.
Linearization Variable length second order polynomial segments.
Zero Stability Patented switching amplifier front end reduces zero offset to ­0.5µV.
A/D Reference Monolithic precision reference. 20 ppm/°C temperature coefficient.
Gain Calibration Software via programming controls (no potentiometer adjustments).

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Output Specifications

Display 7-segment, 0.5-inch LED.
Indicators Individual red LED indicators for °F, °C, system alarm, point alarm, data/time, I/O error, power, program mode enabled.
Printer Thermal alphanumeric, 12 columns, 5x7 dot matrix, 2.5 lines per second minimum, eight lines per inch, (3.1 lines/cm), 260 ft. (78m) roll or fanfold thermal paper.
Serial I/O Port
(2 Standard)
Programmable baud rate: 110, 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 baud. RS-232-C voltage levels or 20 mA current loop (active or passive transmit and receive), field configurable, ASCII code. Fully user-programmable character format and protocol bits/character; parity; stop bits; delay, full or half duplex, line and block control,header and trailer data, polled or unsolicited modes etc.
Alarm Relay I/O
(Option -21)
This is a circuit board that plugs into the 245 mainframe. It interfaces up to two Alarm Relay Panels, allowing up to 32 relays to be controlled on an alarm condition.
Alarm Relay Panel
(Accessory 245A - ARP1)
16 relays per panel; form C; 115 VAC or 28 VDC, 2-Amp max, noninductive load. Two alarm relay panels per alarm monitoring option card. Four panels max per system with two Option -21 cards.
Alarm Annunciation Sequences
Standard ISA sequences selectable per alarm relay panel
Sequence A
(formerly ISA-1)
Continuous response to alarm; no latching (i.e., acknowledge not required to clear).

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Standard Functions

Function No Input Function Range Units Resolution
0

Raw Counts

0 to 65000

cts

1 count

 

1

10 mV

-9.9995 to +9.9995

mV

0.5µV
2

20 mV

-10 to +22

mV

1µV

3

80mV

-40 to +88

mV

2µV

4

400 mV

-200 to +440

mV

10µV

5

2V

-1 to + 2.2

V

100µV

6

20V

-10 to +22

V

1mV

7

Type B NBS
Platinum-Rhodium

+543.8 to +3309.6
+284.3 to +1820.8

°F
°C

0.1°
0.1°

8

Type E NBS
Chromel®*-Constantan

-358.6 to +1836.5
-217.0 to + 1002.5

°F
°C

0.1°
0.1°

9

Type J NBS
Iron-Constantan

- 331.6 to + 2195.0
-202.0 to +1201.6

°F
°C

0.1°
0.1°

10

Type K NBS
Chromel®*-Alumel®*

-327.4 to +2510.3
-199.7 to +1376.8

°F
°C

0.1°
0.1°

11

Type R NBS
Platinum-Rhodium

-72.3 to +3216.0
-57.9 to +1768.8

°F
°C

0.1°
0.1°

12

Type S NBS
Platinum-Rhodium

-67.1 to +3223.5
-55.1 to +1773.0

°F
°C

0.1°
0.1°

13

Type T NBS
Copper-Constantan

-372.2 to +753.7
-225.1 to + 400.9

°F
°C

0.1°
0.1°

14

Fe Con DIN
Iron-Constantan

-314.5 to +1654.6
-192.5 to +901.4

°F
°C

0.1°
0.1°

15

Cu Con DIN
Copper-Constantan

-333.2 to +749.9
-202.9 to +398.8

°F
°C

0.1°
0.1°

16

Reference Junction
Temperature

+32 to +150
+0 to +65

°F
°C

0.1°
0.1°

17

+4 to +20 mA

0 to 100

%

0.01%

18

Type B NBS

-10 to +22

mV

1µV

19

Type E NBS

-40 to +88

mV

2µV

20

Type J NBS

-40 to +88

mV

2µV

21

Type K NBS

-40 to +88

mV

2µV

22

Type R NBS

-10 to +22

mV

1µV

23

Type S NBS

-10 to +22

mV

1µV

24

Type T NBS

-10 to +22

mV

1µV

25

Type J DIN

-40 to +88

mV

2µV

26

Type T DIN

-10 to +22

mV

1µV

27

3PT0D2

-358.12 to +655.34
-216.74 to +346.50

°F
°C

.02°
.01°

28

4PT0D2

-358.12 to +655.34
-216.74 to +346.50

°F
°C

.02°
.01°

29

3PT1D2

-360.76 to +999.98
-218.20 to +728.14

°F
°C

0.4°
.02°

30

4PT1D2

-360.76 to +999.98
-218.20 to +728.14

°F
°C

0.4°
02°

31

3PT0N2

-351.54 to +643.02
-213.07 to +339.45

°F
°C

.02°
.01°

32

4PT0N2

-351.54 to +643.02
-213.07 to +339.45

°F
°C

.02°
.01°

33

3PT1N2

-354.24 to +999.98
-214.58 to +728.14

°F
°C

.04°
.02°

34

4PT1N2

-354.24 to +999.98
-214.58 to +728.14

°F
°C

.04°
.02°

35

3-wire ohms

0 to 650

ohms

.01

36

4-wire ohms

0 to 650

ohms

.01

37

Self-test
(ground)

20879± 400
300 ± 50 (RTD)

cts

1 count

38

4 Cu
(10 ohms)

-328 to +500
-200 to +260

°F
°C

.2°
.2°

39

3 Cu
(10 ohms)

-328 to +500
-200 to +260

°F
°C

.2°
.2°

40

4 Ni
(120 ohms)

-112 to +608
-80 to +320

°F
°C

.1°
.1°

41

3 Ni
(120 ohms)

-112 to +608
-80 to +320

°F
°C

.1°
.1°

*CHROMEL® and ALUMEL® are registered trademarks of the Hoskins Manufacturing Company.

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Physical Specifications

Dimensions: Bench Mount
Mainframe and Satellite: 8.63" (21.92cm) high x 14.00" (35.56cm) wide; mainframe depth 21.90" (55.62cm), satellite depth 21.15" (53.72cm).
Panel Mount (Mainframe and Satellite) Cutout Dimensions: 9.600" (24.38cm) high x 16.22" (41.2cm) wide. Bezel Outside Dimensions: 10.5" (26.67cm) high x 17.25" (43.81cm) wide.
Rack Mount (Mainframe and Satellite) EIA at 19.0" (48.26cm) x 10.4" (26.42cm) (48.3cm x 26.4cm).
Relay Panel Rack mount, 12.1" high x 19.0" wide x 4.0" deep (30.7cm x 48.3cm x 10.2cm).
FEM 12.88" (23.72cm) long x 6.44" (16.36cm) high x 1.38" (3.5cm) deep.
Weight
Mainframe or Satellite 40 lbs (18kg) max.
Front End Module 3.2 lbs (1.4 kg) max.
Relay Panel 8 lbs (3.6kg) max.
Temperature
Operating
Mainframe and Satellite 0° to 50°C.
Front End Module 0° to 70°C
Storage -20° to 80°C
Humidity
Mainframe and Satellite 90% RH
noncondensing 0°C to 50°C.
Input Power
Mainframe and Satellite 40 watts typical, 55 watts max.
100/130 VAC, 50/60 Hz
200/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Alarm Relay Panel 14 watts max.
100/130 VAC, 50/60 Hz
200/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, or 24 VDC ±5%.
Warm-up Time Two minutes to full accuracy. Accuracy reduced by approximately 0.01% of range on initial turn-on.
Nonvolatile Memory 30 days min at 25°C; nickel-cadmium battery trickle charge.
Program Protection Keylock standard.


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