4.1~MECHANICAL.

The transmitter has been specifically designed to fit inside a DIN standard probe head
enclosure, which provides adequate protection from moisture, dust, corrosive
atmospheres etc. All cable entries must be sealed using the correct size gland.
Likewise, any probe assembly fitted must be sealed.
SEM203P USER GUIDE
PUSH BUTTON Pt100 Care must be taken when locating the transmitter to ensure the working ambient
TWO WIRE (4 to 20) mA OUTPUT temperature range of (-40 to 85) °C is not exceeded. The device body has a centre
hole allowing the sensor wire to enter screw terminals from the transmitter centre; this
Important - Please read this document before installing. is applicable when the sensor is mounted directly below the transmitter.
Every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this document, however we do
not accept responsibility for damage, injury, loss or expense resulting from errors and 4.2~ELECTRICAL.
omissions, and we reserve the right of amendment without notice. Electrical connections to the transmitter are made to the screw terminal provided on
the top face. The sensor wires must be equal length and type for the lead
compensation to work correctly. The screw terminals allow for wires to enter either
IMPORTANT - CE & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS inner or outer direction.
Product must be mounted inside a suitable enclosure providing environmental The transmitter is protected against reverse connection and over voltage. If no sensor
protection to IP65 or greater. (input) connection is made the transmitter will go into either up or down scale output
current, depending on configuration.
To maintain CE EMC requirements, input wires must be less than 3 metres.
The product contains no serviceable parts, or internal adjustments. No attempt must be Figure 1 gives connection details; the output is shown connected to a 24 V supply. The
made to repair this product. Faulty units must be returned to supplier for repair. load symbol represents any other device connected in the loop, such as monitoring
This product must be installed by a qualified person. All electrical wiring must be equipment, panel indicators and loop isolators. The load value can range from 0 ohms
carried out in accordance with the appropriate regulations for the place of installation. to the max loop load for given supply.
Before attempting any electrical connection work, please ensure all supplies are
The transmitter conforms with EC directive BS EN 61326 when correctly installed in a
switched off. termination head providing at least IP54 protection and with sensor wires less than 3
metres. Screened or twisted pair wires are recommended for output wires. Always
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM CONDITIONS (To exceed may cause damage to the unit). ensure the (4 to 20) mA loop is grounded at one point; this would normally be at the
Supply Voltage ± 30 V dc (Protected for over voltage and reverse connection) monitoring equipment or loop power supply.
Current with over voltage ± 100 mA In normal operation the program LED acts as the over-range LED.
Input Voltage ± 3 V between any terminals
Figure 1
Ambient Temperature (-40 to 85) °C, Humidity (10 to 95) % RH (Non-
condensing) White
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Pt100

Power Supply
Red (10 to 30) VDC

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Red
1~DESCRIPTION. Load
This head mounted temperature transmitter connects to any standard Pt100 resistance
sensor and converts the linearised temperature to a (4 to 20) mA signal. The
transmitter is a two-wire device, and is fully configurable by the user, over a wide 5~USER CONFIGURATION.
temperature range, with the aid of a simple push button. This new device design
incorporates additional configuration menus, allowing the user to push button trim the
transmitter output at both zero and span, ideal for trimming out sensor errors. The
IMPORTANT
transmitters advanced circuitry guarantees high stability over the wide operating READ COMPLETE SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING CONFIGURATION.
ambient temperature ranges experienced by head mounted devices. PARTICULAR CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN REGARDING TIMEOUTS IN MENU 2 & 3

One of the transmitter’s features is the program LED, which provides visual indication Figure 2
of sensor fault when in normal operation and is also used to guide the operator through +
the simple menus during configuration. Program
Button
2~RECEIVING AND UNPACKING.
Power Supply
Please inspect the packaging and instrument thoroughly for any signs of transit
(10 to 30) VDC
damage. If the instrument has been damaged, please notify your supplier immediately.
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3~SPECIFICATION -
Refer to data sheet for full specification. Calibration precision Current Meter
Factory default (0 to 100) °C, upscale burnout, 0.0°C user trim resistance source Burnout / (Optional)
Program LED
4~ INSTALLATION AND WIRING User Configuration
User configuration uses three menus, each menu sets a different parameter: -
SIDE VIEW BASE VIEW
User configuration menu options
Menu 1 Set range
Menu 2 Set direction of output on sensor burnout
Menu 3 User trim at 4 mA and 20 mA.
Factory reset Hold the button down whilst the device is powered up

Ø 43.0 mm The configuration menus are navigated using the push button and program LED. The
push button is located under the hole in the keyhole shaped wiring label. To press the
button, use a 3 mm screw driver (flat blade) inserted into the hole. The button has a
33.0 mm
slight click action.
CENTRES
Three types of button press are used
Single button press = Advance
21.0 mm Double press within 0.5 seconds = Escape or change direction
Mounting holes: two holes 5.5 mm diameter, 33 mm centres. Press and hold button > two seconds = Enter
Centre hole sensor wire entry 4 mm. When a menu is selected the Program LED will flash in bursts of one to three flashes.
The number of flashes represents the menu number.
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Navigating the menus Menu 3 User trim (Timeout is 20 seconds)

To access menus, press and hold button > 2 second, then program LED will start to
flash, one flash every burst. This Indicates “menu 1” is selected. This menu allows the user to trim the output current at 4 mA and 20 mA points (similar
Use single button press to advance selection to “menu 2”. The program LED will function to trim potentiometers) and is very useful for trimming out sensor errors.
now show two flashes per burst. The next single press will advance the selected The input of the transmitter must be connected to either a calibrator or a temperature
menu to menu 3 and the next single press will advance selected menu back to menu sensor held at a known temperature. The (4 to 20) mA loop current will also need to be
1. Repeated single presses will cycle the selected menu back around menus 1 to monitored with a current meter.
3, in the above sequence.
Double press button to escape from menus and return to normal. Normal operation Menu 3 User trim
can also be selected by turning transmitter power off and on. Note the transmitter 1 Refer to figure 2, connect sensor or resistance box to the device input terminals
will not time out and automatically escape from menus. using three wire connection. Connect output to a DC supply, observe polarity,
connect current meter in series with loop. Turn power on and allow 1-minute
Using menus. warm up period.
2 Set calibrator to the equivalent resistance of the Pt100 sensor, at required trim
Menu 1 Range configuration (no timeout). point. Alternatively ensure sensor temperature is at the required calibration
point
Configuration will require the following tools and equipment: - 3 The transmitter will automatically trim the 4 mA end if the output is within the
active band of (3.8 to 6) mA, and trim the 20 mA end if the output is within the
DC Supply (10 to 30) V @ 30 mA active band of (18 to 21.5) mA. No setting adjustment is performed if the output
Precision resistance decade box to simulate PT100 sensor. (Do not use electronic current is not within these two bands. Ensure your calibration points are within
calibrator) these bands.
Screw driver flat blade 3mm wide 4 Press and hold button > 2 seconds to enter menus, menu 1 will then be
PT100 resistance tables selected, indicated by one flash every burst.
Current meter (user trim) 5 Single press button to advance selection to menu 2, and single press again to
select menu 3, indicated by three flashes of the program LED every burst.
To re-range the temperature scale, use the following instructions: - 6 Whilst menu 3 is selected, press and hold button > 2 seconds to enter menu
3, at which stage the program LED toggle on and off at either a slow rate
Menu 1 Range configuration indicating downward trim direction or fast rate indicating upwards trim
1 Refer to figure 2, connect resistance box to the device input terminals using direction.
three wire connection. Connect output to a DC supply, observe polarity. Turn 7 To change trim direction, double press button. The Program LED toggle rate
power on and allow 1-minute warm up period will toggle to the opposite direction. Repeated double presses will toggle
2 Set calibrator to the equivalent resistance of the Pt100 sensor, at required low between up and down trim direction
range temperature. If the program LED is on at this stage the input is out of 8 To trim output current, single press button to advance current 2 uA in set
range, check resistance and connection. direction or press and hold button to auto advance in set direction. Release
3 Press and hold button > 2 seconds to enter menus, menu 1 will then be button to stop advance. Note after approximately 20 seconds of continuous
selected, indicated by one flash every burst button press, the auto trim rate will speed up. Monitor the current change on
4 Whilst menu 1 is selected, press and hold button > 2 seconds to enter menu 1, the current meter.
at which stage the program LED toggle on and off at a slow rate. 9 To store new setting, allow 20 seconds with no button action. The program will
5 Allow twenty seconds then single press button to store low range setting, the then timeout, store new setting then return to normal operation.
program LED will now flash at a fast rate.
6 Set calibrator to the equivalent resistance of the Pt100 sensor, at required high Aid to user trim
range temperature, and allow twenty seconds. 1 Trim the 4 mA end first. The 4 mA trim is an offset adjustment and will affect
7 Press button to store high range setting. The program LED will flicker for one both low and high ends, they will trim by the same amount (Fig 4)
second before the transmitter returns to normal operation. The transmitter is 2 Trimming the 20 mA end will not affect the 4 mA end. it will stretch or contract
now re-ranged. the ‘span’ between them. (Fig 5)

Menu 2 Burnout selection (timeout is 3 seconds) Adjustment Adjustment

both move
Menu 2 Burnout selection
1 Refer to figure 2, connect output to a DC supply, observe polarity. For this menu
the input can be connected or open circuit. Turn power on. Fig Fig
2 Press and hold button > 2 seconds to enter menus, menu 1 will then be 4 5
selected, indicated by one flash every burst.
3 Single press button to advance selection to menu 2, indicated by two flashes Low High
of the program LED every burst. Low High
4 Whilst menu 2 is selected, press and hold button > 2 seconds to enter menu 2, fixed Moves
at which stage the program LED will either toggle on and off, at a slow rate
indicating low scale burnout, or fast rate indicating upscale burnout. Reset to factory default settings
5 To change burnout direction single press button. The Program LED toggle rate
will change to the other setting. Repeated single presses will toggle between If required the device can be reset to factory default setting. This procedure also
up and down scale. removes any user trim adjustment. Factory default settings are:
6 To store setting, allow 3 seconds with no button action. The program will then
timeout, store new setting then return to normal operation. Factory default settings
Range (0 to 100) °C
Burnout up-scale
User trim All user adjustment cleared

To reset to factory setting

Default Hold the button down whilst the SEM203P is powered up

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