Starting/Stopping the Recording | Omega RD100B guide

3.5 Starting/Stopping the Recording

This section describes the procedures for starting/stopping the recording and checking the recorded result.

Procedure

Starting the Recording

Press the RCD key to start recording.

The status display shows the word “RECORD.”

Stopping the Recording

While recording is in progress, press the RCD key to stop recording.

The word “RECORD” on the status display clears.

Feeding the Chart Paper

The chart paper is fed while the FEED key is held down.

Viewing the Recorded Results

Pull the front cover tab of the chart cassette to open the front cover. The recorded chart paper can be pulled out for viewing.

Recorded chart paper can be pulled out.

Front cover tab

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Contents

User’s Guide For immediate technical or application assistance Trademarks ForewordRevisions Electronic Manuals Provided on the Accompanying CD-ROM RD100B Versions and Functions Recorder’s Version and Functions Described in This ManualSoftware Sold Separately Version Suffix Code Added or Modified Functions Reference Safety Standards and EMC Standards Safety PrecautionsAbout This Manual Iii Exemption from Responsibility Handling Precautions of the Software Checking the Contents of the Package Standard Accessories Optional Accessories Sold SeparatelyChecking the Contents of the Package Pen Model Removing the Packing MaterialsDot Model Vii Viii How to Use This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual Contents Contents Setup Operations for Convenient Functions Setting Mode Xii Maintenance Overview of the Recorder Input Section Measuring Input Section Measuring Input Section Delta Computation ScalingSquare Root Computation Burnout Detection of Thermocouples Reference Junction Compensation of Thermocouple InputMeasuring Input Section Bias Measuring Input Section Noise Elimination from Input SignalsFilter and Moving Average Filter Pen Model Model Integration Time of the A/D Converter Integration Time of the A/D Converter Alarm Types Alarms Delay Low Limit Alarm t Alarms Delay High Limit Alarm TDelay High Limit Alarm Example T is the specified delay Alarm Hysteresis Alarm Recording Alarm IndicationAlarm Output Relay /A1, /A2, and /A3 Options Non-Hold/Hold Operation of the Alarm Indication Alarms Reflash Alarm AlarmChannel Approx ms Approx ms Energized/De-energized Operation of Alarm Output Relays Alarms AND/OR Operation of Alarm Output RelaysFunctional Description Alarms Non-Hold/Hold Operation of Alarm Output Relays Alarm ACK Operation Recording Trend Recording Chart SpeedRecording Method Pen Model Recording Method Dot Model Pen Offset Compensation Pen Model Recording Partial Expanded RecordingCompressed Expanded Same time Printout Example on the Pen Model Printout Functional Description Channel Printout Dot Model Only Recording Printout Example on the Dot Model Printout Contents for details, see appendix Recording Alarm PrintoutPeriodic Printout Interval Recording Turning ON/OFF the Periodic Printout New Chart Speed PrintoutManual Printout Message Printout Printout Example of List on the Pen Model Recording Setting Printout Printout Example of List on the Dot Model Display Displayed InformationDisplay Types Date/Time and Chart Speed Alarm Status DisplayChannel Digital + 1 Bar Graph Display Flag Display Computation Function Computation Function /M1 OptionChannels Dedicated to Computations Types of Computations Recording Computation Channels Handing of the Unit in ComputationsTrend Recording Assignment of Computation Channels to the Pens Pen Model Display AlarmsStarting/Stopping Computation Printout Chart End Output FAIL/Chart End Detection and Output Function /F1 OptionFail Output Fail Relay Output Remote Control Function /R1 Option Computation Reset Remote Control Function /R1 Option Computation Start/StopRemote Signal Edge, Trigger, and Level Rising/Falling edge Trigger Level Ms or more Other Functions Temperature UnitKey Lock Language Handling Precautions Handling PrecautionsBefore Using the Recorder Installation Location Installation Installation Installation ProcedureFront Contact With each other Flat blade Panel Cutout External Dimensions of the Recorder Input Signal Wiring General Precautions to Be Taken While WiringPrecautions to Be Taken While Wiring Measuring input terminal block Arrangement of the Measuring Input TerminalsScrew input terminal Clamped input terminal H2 option Input Signal Wiring Dot Model Before UsingRecorder Measuring Input Wiring Input Signal WiringDC current input +/A Shunt resistor Arrangement of the Optional Terminals Optional Terminal WiringCrimp-on lug with insulation sleeves for 4 mm screws Optional terminal block Remote Control Input Terminals Optional Terminal Wiring Relay Contact Output Specifications Wiring ProcedureRelay Contact Input/Transistor Input Specifications Relay contact output Voltage-free contact Open collector Power Supply Wiring Precautions to Be Taken While Wiring the Power SupplyPower Supply Specifications Power Supply Wiring Checking the Date/Time Turning ON/OFF the Power Switch Front Names of PartsNames of Parts and Run Operations Names of Parts Status display Display and Key PanelSeven keys are available During normal operation CH UP key Names Parts Run Operations Rear Panel Installing or Replacing the Chart Paper Loading the Chart PaperStopper Fold chart paper Sprocket teeth Installing or Replacing the Chart PaperChart holder Side with Feeding the Chart Paper Installing/Replacing Felt Pens or Plotter Pen Pen Model Replacing Felt PensDisplay and key panel Replacing the Plotter Pen Holder tab Installing/Replacing the Ribbon Cassette Dot Model Installing/Replacing the Ribbon Cassette Dot Model Cassette holderHole for the ribbon Feed shaft Ribbon feeding knob Starting/Stopping the Recording Recorded chart paper can be pulled out Front cover tabStarting the Recording Stopping the Recording Switching the Display Screen Switching the Display ScreenChannel Auto Switching Switching the Displayed Channel Using Keys Printing Measured Values Manual Printout Starting the Manual PrintoutAborting the Manual Printout Starting the Setup Printout Printing the Recorder SettingsAborting the Setup Printout Starting the List Printout Buf.clear=Alarm Clearing the Alarm Printout Buffer Printing Messages Displays the preset messagePrinting a Message Clearing the Message Printout Buffer Resetting the Report Data Resetting the Report Data of the Periodic Printout Releasing the Alarm Output Releasing the Alarm Output Alarm ACK OperationAlarm Output Relay Operation Alarm Alarm output relay Blinking Alarm indication Activating/Releasing the Key Lock Activating the Key LockReleasing the Key Lock Run Modes Entering Basic Setting Mode Entering Setting ModeExiting from Setting Mode Returning to Operation Mode Exiting from Basic Setting Mode Returning to Operation Mode Using the ESC Key Changing the SettingsEntering Values Key Operations Inserting Characters Entering CharactersDeleting a Character Copying & Pasting a Character String Operation Menus Using the Func Key Operation Mode Menu Structure, Settings, and List of Default Values Exchange Dot Model Menu Structure, Settings, and List of Default Values Menu Structure of Setting Mode POC Menu Structure of Basic Setting Mode Setup Items in Setting Mode and Their Default Values RJC RJC Setup Items in Basic Setting Mode and Their Default Values Remote control function /R1 option Setting initialization NORMAL/MODBUS Normal Description Reference Section Function Setup Guide Function Setup Guide Alarm functions Description Reference SectionRecording functions Description Reference Section Channel number Or tagRecording color Other functions Description Reference Section Display functions Description Reference Section Computed value Timer number Setting the Input Range Frequently Used Setup Operations Setting ModeTC, RTD, and DC Voltage Selectable Range of Input Range, Span Left, and Span Right Setting the Input rangeN1 Option Input Type Linear Scaling Delta Computation Span Left and Span RightFirst channel Last channel Range Type Selectable Span Values ON/OFF Input Scale Left and Scale Right 5V InputLow-cut Select the right scale value Square Root Computation Low-cut and Low-cut PointTo 5.0% of the recording span, 0.1 steps Skip Unused Channels Set the channel range Select Skip New setting takes effect Setting the Alarm Alarm Type Setting the AlarmSymbol Name Channel Range Relay No Difference High Limit Alarm/Difference Low Limit Alarm Setting the Unit on Scaled Channels Changing the Chart Speed Chart speed on the pen model unit mm/hMode Setting the Date/Time Date/Time New setting takes effectRecorders with Version 1.02 or Earlier Setup Operations for Convenient Functions Setting Mode Setting the Trend Recording Interval Dot ModelFunctions Setting Mode When set to Auto Filter Time Constant Setting the Filter Pen Model Setting the Moving Average Dot Model New setting takes effectNumber of Samples of Moving Average Zone Setting Recording Zones for Each Channel Zone Recording Expand Setting the Partial Expanded Recording Trend Recording Dot Model Characters That Can Be Used for Tags Setting Tags on Channels Characters That Can Be Used for Messages Setting the Message String See section Duration New setting takes effect Setting the Alarm Delay Duration Setting the Brightness of the Display and Internal Light Display BrightnessInternal Light Brightness When bias is On Applying a Bias on the Measuring Input Signal Setup Operations For Convenient Functions Setting Mode End month, End day, and End time Start month, Strt day, and Start time DST Changing the Settings Changing the Auxiliary Alarm Function Diagnosis Changing the Auxiliary Alarm Function Indicator Changing the Auxiliary Alarm Function ReflashAct Behavior Integrate Changing the Integration Time of the A/D Converter Burnout Setting the Burnout Detection Function of Thermocouples Setting the RJC Function on Channels Set to TC Input Volt Setting the RJC Function on Channels Set to TC Input Color Changing the Channel Recording Color Dot Model POC Pen Offset Compensation Pen model Turning Printouts ON/OFF CH/Tag AlarmChannel Dot Model Pen Color Printout Periodic Printout Interval Types of Report Data to Be Printed Changing/Adding Functions Basic Setting Mode SUM scale Ref. Time Setup Setting the Bar Graph Display ModeFunctions Basic Setting Mode Graph Setting the Key Lock Function Setting the Key Lock Function Operation of Keys to Be Key-Locked Password MovingAVE Enabling the Moving Average Function Dot Model Filter Enabling the Filter Function Pen Model Partial Enabling the Partial Expanded Recording Function Lang Language Changing the Display/Recording Language Procedure Alarm delay Sqrt low-cut5V low-cut Changing the Time Printout Format Changing the Time Printout Format RCD OnSpeed Initializing the Settings Basic=Initialize screenESC/? Changing the Settings Function to Be Assigned Remote No Setting Format Example Changing the Printout/Display Format of the DateDate Format Temp Temperature Changing the Temperature Unit Displaying the Data Display Setup Screen Setup Operations for Changing the Displayed ContentsSetup Operations for Changing Displayed Contents Key Operations for Changing the Displayed Information Key Operations for Changing the Displayed Information Data Display Setup MenuEnd End Flag display Changing the Displayed Information Changing the Displayed ContentsChannel Digital Display Assigning Other Display Types See the menu on the previous Operations Related to the Computation Function /M1 Option Starting/Stopping/Resetting the ComputationStarting the Computation Stopping the Computation Setting the Computing Equation Description Character Key Inserting a Character Computing Equation Order of Precedence in ComputationsType Operator Power and Other Computations Four Arithmetic OperationEquation Examples Logical Computation Relational Computation Equation Example 01-02OR03.GT.04 XOR Tlog Computation Equation ExampleExamples of Equations That Are Not Allowed Characters That Can Be Used for Units Setting the Unit Constant Setting the Constants Used in Equations Select On to set the alarm. When set Alarm Value Specifying the Timer Used in Statistical Calculations Tlog Timer No Specifying the Timer Used in Statistical Calculations TlogTimer operation Timer # Periodic Set the leftmost value of the recording New setting takes effect Related Topics Dot model Set= Math Math= Aux Aux= Tag Duration Basic=Math Math=TimerTLOG Timer No.=1 Mode=Absolute Number of Timers TimersTimer Type Absolute Time Mode Example TLOG.SUM computation Timer timeout Reset Reset Reset Reset On Reset Off Select the channel Output pen Changing the Channel Assignments of Recording Pens Pen Model Function /M1 Option Operations Setting the periodic printout interval Section Select the display mode of the bar Select the computation error procedure Error OverChannel Limit Value Setting Errors List of Error MessagesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting 10-1 Communication Errors Operation ErrorsList of Error Messages When the timer expired Troubleshooting 10-3 System Errors 10-4 Troubleshooting Flow Charts 10-5 Troubleshooting Flow Charts 10-6 Maintenance 11-1 MaintenanceRemaining amount of chart paper Periodic Inspection Cleaning Procedure Cleaning the RecorderPen Model Dot Model Maintenance 11-3 Replacement ProcedureFlexible printed circuit board LED assembly Connector Replacing the Internal Light LED Calibration Procedure Calibrating the RecorderRequired Instruments Temperature Measurement When Using a Thermocouple Maintenance 11-5RJC of TC input Adjusting the Pen Position Pen Model Basic=PAdj screen11-6 Adjusting the Hysteresis Adjusting the Dot Printing Position Dot ModelAdjusting Zero and Full Maintenance 11-7 11-8 Adjusting the Dot Printing Position Dot Model Recommended Replacement Periods for Worn Parts Maintenance 11-9Part Name Quantity Period Used Recommended Replacement Periods for Worn Parts Dot Model Replacement Part Name Quantity Period Used11-10 Number of Inputs and Scan Interval on the Pen Model Input SpecificationsNumber of Inputs and Scan Interval on the Dot Model Input Type Input Computation Standard Function Input Specifications12-2 Input Type Operating Conditions Specifications 12-3 Alarm Function Specifications Chart Paper Recording Function SpecificationsTrend Recording Pen Model Trend Recording Dot Model Recording Function Specifications Specifications 12-5Printouts Pen Model 12-6 Printout Dot Model Display and Displayed Contents Display Function Specifications ItemSpecifications Display Function Specifications12-8 Status Display Description Symbol Description Specifications 12-9 12-10 Name Display Example DI/DO status display Status display Specifications 12-11Channel digital display Measurement channel Tag display Digital display is the same as 12-12 Alarm Output Relay /A1, /A2, and /A3 Specifications of Optional FunctionsSpecifications 12-13 RS-422A/485 Communication Interface /C3 Clamped Input Terminal /H2 FAIL/Chart End Detection and Output /F1Non-Glare Door Glass /H3 Computation Function /M1 Cu10, Cu25 RTD Input /N1 Specifications 12-15Legs Isolated RTD /N2 Expansion Inputs /N3 Remote Control 5 Points /R1 Time When Signal Is Input Procedure12-16 Power Supply General SpecificationsSpecifications 12-17 Construction Isolation General SpecificationsTransport and Storage Conditions Supported Standards Resolution Specifications 12-19Standard Performance Excludes Other Specifications Effects of Operating Conditions12-20 Specifications 12-21 Dimensional Drawings220 144 151.5 Periodic Printout Time tick and time tick cancel mark Report ModeScale, recording color, and chart speed Recording color Scale and chart speed Channel data, alarm, scale printout, and chart speed Timer Printout Using the Tlog Timer /M1 OptionOffset compensation mark, scale, and recording color App-4 Procedure of Handling Over Values during Periodic Printout Operation during Power FailuresTime of Recovery Statistical Calculation Operation Special Cases Index Index-1 Index Index-2 Index 7-11 Index Index-3 Index-4 WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER Shop online at omega.com