Tfg710 Infrared Sensor Technical Guide

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name of Manufacturer
Infrared Engineering Limited
Bates Road
Address of Manufacturer MALDON
Essex CM9 5FA
England
Product Description Series 710 ranges of infrared absorption

gauges
Declaration
The above products comply with the requirements of the Low voltage Directive
73/23/EEC as amended and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended, by the
application of the following Transposed Harmonised European Standards.
For EMC
EN61326: 1997 "Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use -
EMC requirements". Including Amendments A1:1998 & A2:2001
For LVD
EN61010-1 (1993) Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use - General requirements.
Responsible Person Anthony Cudby
Position of Responsible person Development Manager
Signature of responsible person
Date of Issue 1st June 2005
ATTENTION
The attention of the specifier, installer, or user is drawn to special measures and
limitations to use which must be observed when the product is taken into service to
maintain compliance with the above directives. Details of these special measures and
limitations to use are contained in the product manuals and are available on request.
TFG 710
Technical Reference Manual
Publication Reference: 105/13667-01SA

Issue 1
NDC
Bates Road, Maldon, Essex CM9 5FA, UK
Telephone +44 (0)1621 852244 Fax +44 (0)1621 856180
The Measure of Quality

TFG710
WARRANTY and COPYRIGHT
Warranty
NDC guarantees its equipment against faulty components for a period of twelve months from delivery.
Replacement components will be free of charge. NDC shall not in any event be liable for consequential
damage or loss. NDC operates a customer care facility and all requests for repair and replacement should
be directed to the Customer Care Manager. The serial number of the equipment should be quoted in any
communications. The right to change specification and price is reserved by NDC.
Copyright
The equipment described in this publication contains a computer program or programs which is or are the
confidential and copyrighted property of NDC. NDC grants to the purchaser of the equipment the right and
licence to use the program or programs in the normal use of the equipment only, but grants no further
licence. The copying, disassembly, reverse compilation or transcription or transmission of the said program
or programs in any form for the use of the purchaser or others is strictly prohibited. The contents of this
publication must not be reproduced in part or in whole in any form without the written permission of the
copyright owner.
NDC makes no guarantees of any kind with regard to this manual. NDC shall not be liable for errors
contained herein or for consequential or incidental damages incurred as a result of acting on information
contained in the manual.
(c) NDC 2005

All rights reserved
NDC
Bates Road, Maldon, Essex CM9 5FA, UK
Telephone +44 (0)1621 852244 Fax +44 (0)1621 856180
A Spectris Company
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Preliminaries
TFG 710
Users' Manual
Contents
Preliminary Pages
Title page ............................................................................................................... i

Warranty and Copyright ....................................................................................... ii
Contents ............................................................................................................... iii
Readers' Notes ..................................................................................................... iv
Chapter
1 System Description
2 TFG710 Gauge
3 GaugePort and Operator Interface Unit
4 Operation
5 Scanner Retrofit Kit
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READERS' NOTES
GENERAL
This manual provides an overview of the TFG710 system and describes the
Installation, Operation, Calibration and Maintenance of the TFG710 Gauge. It also
provides similar information for each item of Series 710 peripheral equipment
supplied with the gauge. The chapters related to items not supplied are omitted
from the manual.
CUSTOMER CARE
For enquiries relating to the operation and use of the TFG710 equipment described
in this Manual please contact
NDC,
Customer Care Helpdesk,
Bates Road,
MALDON,
Essex CM9 5FA,
UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1621 841002

Facsimile: +44 (0)1621 856180
Email: helpdesk@ndcinfrared.co.uk
ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS
The following publications are associated with the TFG710 Users' Manual.
Title Reference Number
GaugeTools Users' Guide 105/12791-01SA
FG/TFG710 Users Guide 105/13659-01SA
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System Description
Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONTENTS
1.1 System Overview ......................................................................................... 3
1.2 System components ...................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 The Gauge............................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 GaugePort ............................................................................................... 4
1.2.3 Operator Interface................................................................................... 4
1.2.4 Scanner retro-fit kit................................................................................. 4
1.2.5 PC Interface Software (GaugeTools)...................................................... 5
1.3 Principles of Operation................................................................................. 7
1.3.1 Optical interference cancellation ............................................................ 7
1.3.2 Reference detector principle ................................................................... 8
1.4 System Preparation....................................................................................... 9
1.4.1 EMC Precautions .................................................................................... 9
1.4.2 Equipment Supplied.............................................................................. 10
1.4.3 Unpacking............................................................................................. 10
1.4.4 Storage .................................................................................................. 11
1.4.5 Electrical safety recommendations ....................................................... 11
1.4.6 Installation ............................................................................................ 11
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 1.1 - Typical multi-gauge system ..................................................................5
Figure 1.2 - Typical stand-alone gauge systems .......................................................6
Figure 1.3 - Optical path of TFG710 gauge..............................................................7
TABLES
Table 1.1 - Part numbers of the main items of the TFG710 system .......................10
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Chapter 1
1 System Description
1.1 System Overview

The TFG710 is designed primarily for high-resolution thickness measurement of
very thin plastic films. Its characteristics make it particularly suitable for
production-line measurement of wide biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP)
and polyester (BOPET) film webs. In this context, it will normally be mounted on
a scanning frame to provide continuous monitoring of the production process.
It is also suited, however, to a variety of other on- and off-line applications, for
which it may be mounted on scanning or fixed equipment. It may also be
configured with various combinations of associated system components to meet the
exact requirements of any particular application.
A TFG710 system can include the following items.
1. TFG710 Gauge
2. Operator Interface
3. GaugePort
4. GaugeTools (software)
5. Scanner retro-fit kit
The TFG710 is an intelligent gauge which calculates all measurements internally
and delivers calibrated measurement outputs to a display system or network. The
gauge is delivered with factory-configured calibration parameters which enable it
to be put into use with little or no requirement for additional calibration.
A TFG710 system is easy to implement and can readily be expanded to include
more gauges and peripheral equipment at any time. No specialist network
knowledge is required to put the system to work.
The gauge can be configured to operate as a simple stand-alone system or with one
or more gauges interfaced to a local Operator Interface Unit. Alternatively, where
full integration of one or more gauges into a process is required, the gauges can be
networked, with or without local operator stations.
The system can be linked to the process by traditional analogue outputs or through
the GaugePort gateway to any of a number of fieldbus interfaces, EtherNet or a
simple DDE connection.
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1.2 System components

The principal components from which TFG710 systems can be configured are
briefly described below. Figure 1.1 and Figure 1.2 illustrate some of the possible
system configurations and show the application of major system components.
With the exception of the GaugeTools software which has its own user
documentation, the system components are describe in full in the later chapters of
this manual. Generally, only those chapters relevant to the components actually
supplied are included.
1.2.1 The Gauge
The gauge delivers a calibrated measurement output to the network. This

information can be retrieved by peripheral devices for display, converted to
analogue outputs, or linked directly to a factory network system through one of the
FieldBus protocols.
1.2.2 GaugePort
GaugePort provides a communication port to the outside world and a convenient

24V DC power supply for the Gauge. GaugePort provides optional Fieldbus
connectivity and normal analogue outputs and alarm relays.
1.2.3 Operator Interface
The Operator Interface (OIU) is a fully functional, touch screen operator work
station for routine interaction with the gauges. It can replace the GaugePort or be a
fully-floating network device. It will display up to 4 measurements from one gauge
or a selection, again a maximum of four displayed, from a number of gauges as
defined by the user.
1.2.4 Scanner retro-fit kit
The scanner retrofit kit is intended for integrating the TFG710 gauge into an
existing gauging system where the use of an OIU or GaugePort is not envisaged. It
provides power and termination facilities for the gauge heads and for the
connection to the host system, and is supplied in a form suited to custom-mounting
within a scanner frame.
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1.2.5 PC Interface Software (GaugeTools)
GaugeTools allows a user to communicate with the Gauges from a terminal,

display results and trends, carry out calibration analysis and to adjust calibrations
settings.
OPERATOR INTERFACE GAUGEPORT
710 Operator Interface
710 NETWORK
RS422 LINK (PC)
710 NETWORK MAINS SUPPLY
MAINS SUPPLY
710 GAUGE #1 710 GAUGE #2

SPLITTER SPLITTER
BOX BOX
RECEIVER RECEIVER
TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER
CDR/WMF-905
Figure 1.1 - Typical multi-gauge system
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Figure 1.2 - Typical stand-alone gauge systems
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1.3 Principles of Operation

NIR absorption gauges rely on the principle that when infrared light is passed
through a plastic film, some wavelengths are selectively absorbed (to an extent
dependent on film thickness) while others are transmitted with little or no effect.
By measuring the amount of light transmitted through the film at absorbing and
non-absorbing wavelengths, the thickness of the film can be derived.
However, the ability of conventional absorption gauges to measure very thin and
flat films is limited by the fact that light passing through such films generates
significant optical interference effects which diminish the accuracy of the
absorption information.
1.3.1 Optical interference cancellation
The measurement technique used in the TFG710 gauge automatically measures

and cancels out the effects of optical interference. The basic optical arrangement of
the gauge is shown in Figure 1.3.
RECEIVER HEAD
REFLECTED SAMPLE LIGHT

LIGHT DETECTOR DETECTOR
Film web
Outgoing light
Transmitted light
Reflected light MIRROR
Internal reference
MIRROR
OFF-AXIS
COLLECTING BEAM
MIRROR SPLITTER
REFERENCE
FILTER DETECTOR
WHEEL
CDR/WMF-906 TRANSMITTER HEAD
Figure 1.3 - Optical path of TFG710 gauge
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Light from a quartz halogen lamp is directed through the filter wheel which rotates
at around 8000 rpm, providing a series of pulses at each of the measuring
wavelengths. A small proportion of this light is directed by a beam splitter onto an
internal reference detector. This provides an accurate measurement of the outgoing
light for reference purposes, taking account of all factors that may affect the light
over time such as lamp ageing.
The light that passes through the beam splitter is projected at a small angle to the
web-plane perpendicular so that any light reflected from the film can be intercepted
without affecting the original beam. The light which passes through the film is
detected by the Sample Light Detector in the receiver head. The light reflected
from the surface of the film is collected by a mirror in the transmitter and passed
back through the film onto the Reflected Light Detector.
The mirror has a special profile which minimises the effect of film movements on
the reflected light. This gives the TFG710 a high level of insensitivity to web
flutter and to height and angle fluctuations.
While there are still severe interference effects on both detector signals, this
configuration allows them to be mathematically cancelled, allowing accurate
calculation of both the transmitted and reflected light. Through the principle of
conservation of energy, any light that is neither transmitted nor reflected must have
been absorbed, and this provides the basis for calculating the film thickness.
1.3.2 Reference detector principle
The inclusion of the reference detector in the transmitter provides the ability to
measure accurately the amount of light absorbed by the film, as described above. It
also ensures very high long-term stability of the gauge.
The reference detector samples the light actually leaving the transmitter - which is,
therefore, subject to any variable gauge effects such as the effects of lamp ageing,
The detectors in the receiver head see light affected by both gauge effects and
product characteristics. With accurate information about the transmitted light,
variable gauge effects can be eliminated from the measurement calculations,
allowing unambiguous long-term stable information about the product to be
obtained.
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1.4 System Preparation
1.4.1 EMC Precautions
To minimise the effects of electrical interference, please follow the guidelines

below.
Ensure that the system is supplied with ‘clean’ mains (Instrumentation supply).
Lay signal cables in a low-power signal conduit, and mains cables in low power
mains supply conduit.
Ensure that no part of the gauge/ system is placed near sources of strong
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Examples of EMI sources:
1. Large electric motors
2. Welding equipment
3. Large static discharges
4. Infrared ovens
5. Microwave ovens
6. Large transformers
7. Transmitters
8. Power control circuits
For advice or help on installation issues, including EMC, please contact the
Customer Care Helpdesk at NDC Infrared Engineering.
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1.4.2 Equipment Supplied
The TFG710 system can comprise the main items listed in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1 - Part numbers of the main items of the TFG710 system
Description Part No.

Gauge 105/12610-01GA
Operator Interface Unit 105/12174-02SA
GaugePort Unit 105/12175-02SA
Head Alignment Kit, 105/12626-01
including Auto Reference Standard 105/12625-01
TFG710 Operator’s Manual 105/12785-01SA
GaugeTools software package 105/12835-01SA
Splitter Box Assembly 105/12640-01SA
Scanner Retrofit Kit
Analogue Output Node PCB * 105/12124-01SA
Alarms Output Node PCB * 105/12203-01SA
Gateway Card Module * 105/12422-
01/02/03/04SA
OIU/GaugePort RS422 to RS232 cable 105/12774-01
Scanner interface RS422 to RS232 cable 105/12775-01
* Optional modules used in conjunction with the Operator Interface Unit and/or
Gaugeport.
1.4.3 Unpacking
The original packaging should be retained in case the equipment needs to moved to
another location or returned to NDC at any time.
Open the packaging carefully and remove each item. Take the items to a clean area
for inspection. Check that the items are free from external damage, connectors are
free from dirt and cables are not chaffed or kinked.
Check against the delivery note that all parts listed have been supplied. Check that
the details on the serial number plate of each unit is as specified on the Advice
Note accompanying the supplied equipment.
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1.4.4 Storage
Pending installation, store the equipment at temperatures between 0 ºC and 70 ºC.

Include desiccant if it is likely that condensation will occur. After storage, allow
the equipment to regain ambient temperature before installation.
1.4.5 Electrical safety recommendations
Caution
Earth leakage trip devices should not be incorporated in the installation of the
710 equipment as the latter will cause the trip to activate and result in the
removal of power from the equipment.
In countries of high quality power distribution, with a national grid and a polarised
distribution system, only the live connector of a line supply need normally be
fused. In countries where phase polarity is less rigidly defined, or reversible line
supply connectors are used, a single fuse cannot protect all components, many of
which can remain “live” after the fuse has blown.
For complete electrical safety in operation, irrespective of country of use, the
TFG710 system incorporates double-pole neutral fusing resulting in both line
inputs to the gauge being fused.
It is recommended that the mains supply to the system incorporates an isolating
device such as a double-pole isolator switch or circuit breaker. If the equipment is
to be permanently connected to the mains supply, the isolating device must be in
close proximity to the equipment, i.e. within one metre of the GaugePort or
Operator Interface.
It is recommended that the cable and isolating device used to connect the
equipment to the mains supply should have minimum current rating of 10 amps.
1.4.6 Installation
All TFG710 system components must be installed in accordance with the specific
installation requirements and instructions contained in the relevant chapters of this
manual.
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Chapter 2
CHAPTER 2
TFG710 GAUGE
CONTENTS
2.1 General Description...................................................................................... 3
2.2 Installation .................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 General.................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Siting and Mounting Requirements ........................................................ 6
2.2.2.1 Environmental ...............................................................................................6
2.2.2.2 Services .........................................................................................................6
2.2.2.3 Mounting and film web .................................................................................7
2.2.2.3.1 Scanner registration tolerance ..................................................... 7
2.2.2.3.2 Film registration tolerance........................................................... 7
2.2.3 Mounting the Gauge ............................................................................... 8
2.2.4 Electrical Connection............................................................................ 10
2.2.5 Air Purge Window................................................................................ 11
2.2.5.1 Fitting the Air Purge Window and air supply..............................................11
2.2.6 Connecting the cooling option .............................................................. 12
2.3 Commissioning........................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 Operational checks................................................................................ 13
2.3.2 Simple Diagnostic Checks. ................................................................... 13
2.4 Auto-referencing ........................................................................................ 14
2.5 Calibration .................................................................................................. 16
2.5.1 General.................................................................................................. 16
2.5.1.1 Calibration Methods....................................................................................16
2.5.1.2 Calibration requirements .............................................................................17
2.5.1.3 Calibration functions ...................................................................................17
2.5.1.3.1 Span ........................................................................................... 17
2.5.1.3.2 Trim........................................................................................... 18
2.5.2 Calibration setup ................................................................................... 18
2.5.2.1 Fitting the sample holder.............................................................................18
2.5.2.2 Preparing samples .......................................................................................19
2.5.3 Calibration Overview............................................................................ 21
2.5.3.1 Pre-calibration values..................................................................................21
2.5.3.2 Calibration at target.....................................................................................21
2.5.3.3 Full-range calibration ..................................................................................21
2.5.4 General full-range calibration procedure .............................................. 22
2.5.4.1 Initial Conditions.........................................................................................22
2.5.4.2 Procedure ....................................................................................................22
2.5.5 Additional Comments ........................................................................... 24
2.6 Maintenance ............................................................................................... 25
2.6.1 Removing and refitting the gauge......................................................... 26
2.6.2 Preventative Maintenance..................................................................... 26
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2.6.2.1 Cleaning and Inspection ............................................................................. 26

2.6.2.1.1 Cleaning solvents....................................................................... 27
2.6.2.1.2 Gauge windows and mirror........................................................ 27
2.6.2.1.3 Cables and pipes ........................................................................ 29
2.6.3 Corrective Maintenance ........................................................................ 30
2.6.3.1 Source Lamp Assembly.............................................................................. 30
2.6.3.2 Filter Wheel Motor ..................................................................................... 31
2.6.4 Spares.................................................................................................... 33
2.7 Compliance................................................................................................. 34
2.8 Specification ............................................................................................... 35
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 2.1 - TG710 gauge : general view ................................................................ 3
Figure 2.2 - TFG710 Transmitter Head : outline drawing ....................................... 5
Figure 2.3 - TFG710 Receiver Head : outline drawing............................................ 6
Figure 2.4 - Gauge head spacing.............................................................................. 8
Figure 2.5 - Fitting alignment kit to gauge .............................................................. 9
Figure 2.6 - Web plane markers............................................................................... 9
Figure 2.7 - Spacing the gauge mountings............................................................. 10
Figure 2.8 - Air purge fitting.................................................................................. 11
Figure 2.9 - Auto Reference Sample...................................................................... 14
Figure 2.10 - Effect of SPAN adjustment .............................................................. 17
Figure 2.11 - Effect of TRIM adjustment .............................................................. 18
Figure 2.12 - Sample holder fitting ........................................................................ 19
Figure 2.13 - Sample carrier .................................................................................. 19
Figure 2.14 - Sample mounting.............................................................................. 20
Figure 2.15 - Line of best fit .................................................................................. 23
TABLES
Table 1 - Suggested table layout for recording calibration results ......................... 24
Table 2 - Tools and materials required for maintenance........................................ 25
Table 3 - List of transmitter head spare parts......................................................... 33
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Chapter 2
2 TFG710 Gauge
2.1 General Description

The TFG710 is a near-infrared (NIR) absorption gauge intended for high-
resolution thickness measurement of very thin plastic films. Its characteristics
make it particularly suitable for production-line measurement of wide biaxially-
oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and polyseter (BOPET) film webs.
The TFG710 uses a novel measurement technique which eliminates the effects of
optical interference, thereby greatly improving the accuracy of absorption
measurement, especially for very thin films. It also has features which enable
useable measurement data to be produced in less than a hundredth of a second,
enabling it to operate at the high scanning speeds desired on wide film webs.
The gauge comprises separate transmitter and receiver heads designed to be
mounted, respectively, below and above the film web.
RECEIVER
WEB
CDR/WMF-806
TRANSMITTER
Figure 2.1 - TG710 gauge : general view
Both units are housed in rugged cast aluminium enclosures. Detailed outline views
are shown in Figure 2.2 and Figure 2.3.
In both units, the aluminium cases comprise two sections - the lid and the box -
which are screwed together using six captive and recessed screws. A gasket
between the two case sections prevents the ingress of dust and water and other
liquids rated at IP65.
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All working parts, including the light transmitter and sensor windows and the
electrical interface connectors, are assembled into the box sections of the
respective cases. There are two recessed threaded holes on each side of both units
for mounting the precision alignment plates supplied with the gauge (see section
2.2.3). In normal use, the holes are blanked off by grub screws to prevent the build-
up of dirt. These are removed and the alignment plates fitted during installation of
the gauge to ensure accurate alignment and spacing of the transmitter and receiver
units.
The lid sections both have an integral channel to facilitate optional water cooling
of the heads. Where this is required, inlet and outlet fittings are provided for
connection to an external cooling water system (see section 2.2.6). Four raised lugs
with M8 threaded holes are provided on the lids for mounting the units on the
scanning frame or other support.
An air purge window is fitted as standard to the bezel on the transmitter head.
When this is supplied with compressed air, it minimizes the contamination of the
transmitter optical surfaces by dust, condensation or other condensates.
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2.2 Installation
2.2.1 General
The Gauge should be mounted with due regard to accessibility for maintenance.
The equipment on which it is mounted must provide the required degree of
stability and rigidity to maintain the alignment and spacing of the heads during
normal operation.
Do not subject the Gauge to excessive vibration as this may cause premature
failure of the source lamp.
Plastic films of the types that the TFG710 gauge is designed to measure commonly
give off fine particulate and volatile contaminants during manufacture.
Consequently, the Gauge transmitter head is fitted as standard with an Air Purge
Window which minimises contamination by maintaining a region of positive air
pressure around the transmitter optical surfaces. Unless the gauge is to be used in a
clean area with no significant airborne contaminants, the air purge window should
be left in place and connected as described in section 2.2.5.
310 4 MOUNTING AIR PURGE IN
HOLES 1/4" DIA PIPE
75 29 M8 x 10 DEEP
18-WAY
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
75
177
HOLES FOR WATER

209
COOLING OPTION
190
LOCATION HOLES FOR

HEAD ALIGNMENT PLATES
100.8 (DIA)
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM
CD/WMF-713
Figure 2.2 - TFG710 Transmitter Head : outline drawing
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310
29 75
4 MOUNTING HOLES
M8 x 10 DEEP
OPTICAL WINDOWS
177
75
HOLES FOR WATER COOLING OPTION ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM

CDR/WMF-714
127
12-WAY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LOCATION HOLES FOR HEAD ALIGNMENT PLATES
Figure 2.3 - TFG710 Receiver Head : outline drawing
2.2.2 Siting and Mounting Requirements
2.2.2.1 Environmental
The gauge should be operated within the following environmental parameters.
Ambient temperature 0oC - 50oC (0oC - 70oC with water cooling)
Relative humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) over full operating
temperature range
2.2.2.2 Services
The following services must be available at the installation site.
Electrical supply Single-phase, 85V to 264Va.c., 50/60 Hz
Clean air supply Dry, oil-free, filtered at 75 litres per minute (+/-
10 litres per minute)
Cooling water supply >1 litre per minute at <25oC
(only if external cooling
required. See section 2.2.6)
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2.2.2.3 Mounting and film web

For the TFG710 gauge to provide accurate and consistent measurements, it and the
film web must be maintained within the alignment tolerances given below.
If the gauge is installed using the alignment kit as described in Chapter 6, it will be
correctly aligned at the installation position. The apparatus on which the gauge is
mounted must be sufficiently rigid and accurate to ensure that the alignment
remains within the stated tolerances under all normal operating conditions and, in
the case of a scanning frame, over the whole range of the gauge movement.
2.2.2.3.1 Scanner registration tolerance

The relative movement between the transmitter (lower unit) and the receiver (upper
unit) must be less than:
Cross-web: +1mm
Machine-direction: +1mm
Height: +0.5mm
The angular error between the transmitter and the receive must be less than:
Cross-web axis: +0.1degree
Machine-direction axis: +0.2degree
Vertical axis: +1degree
2.2.2.3.2 Film registration tolerance

For the best possible performance, the gauge should be mounted at a location in the
production line where web height variations and ripple are at a minimum. This is
normally to be found close to a tensioning roller. The film web should be aligned
with the guide grooves milled into the alignment plates. The permissible film
height range is +3mm from this nominal position.
The permissible film angle range is no more than:
Cross-web axis: +3degree
Machine- +1degree
±1 degree ±3 degree
direction axis: Web direction
CDR/WMF-908
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2.2.3 Mounting the Gauge

The TFG710 transmitter and receiver heads are intended to be mounted onto a
scanning frame or a fixed frame by means of the four M8 fixing holes provided in
each of the casings. Since the spacing of the heads is pre-defined and fixed, if there
is excess space between the frame mountings it will be necessary to fabricate
suitable packing spacers to adjust the gap.
RECEIVER
140
CONNECTOR
REMOVAL
CLEARANCE
146
alignment plate
fixing holes
17
WEB
357
20
alignment plate
211
fixing holes
CDR/WMF-806 TRANSMITTER
Figure 2.4 - Gauge head spacing
To ensure correct alignment and spacing of the two heads, the TFG710 gauge is
supplied with a Head Alignment Kit comprising two precision alignment plates
which attach to mounting holes in the sides of the heads (see Figure 2.4). The
gauge must be mounted using the alignment kit as described below.
1. If the air purge window is not already fitted to the transmitter head, fit this
before installing the gauge. Refer to section 2.2.5
2. Ensure that the mountings to which the gauge heads will be fixed are flat
and parallel to the film web plane.
3. Remove the blanking screws from the alignment plate fixing holes on the
gauge heads.
4. Fit the alignment plates to the gauge heads as shown in Figure 2.5 so that
the heads can be mounted as a single unit. Make sure that the positioning
studs on the alignment plates are fitted correctly in the locating holes on the
heads before tightening the plate fixing screws.
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Figure 2.5 - Fitting alignment kit to gauge
5. Attach the transmitter head to the lower mounting on the scanning frame
using the four M8 mounting holes. If necessary, fit spacers to position the
gauge correctly with respect to the web plane, using the web-plane markers
on the alignment plates (Figure 2.6) as the reference. Fully tighten the
transmitter mounting screws.
WEB PLANE
MARKERS
ALIGNMENT
PLATE
CDR/WMF-907
Figure 2.6 - Web plane markers
6. If necessary, fit packing spacers between the receiver head mountings and
the scanning frame to take up all excess space.
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Spacers
Figure 2.7 - Spacing the gauge mountings
7. Fit and tighten the receiver head mounting screws.

8. Remove the alignment plate fixing screws and carefully remove the
alignment plates from the gauge heads.
Provided the correct spacing between the mountings was achieved, there
should be no movement of the gauge heads as the alignment plates are
removed.
9. Carefully refit the alignment plates. Check that the locating studs and
fixing screws naturally align accurately with the holes in the gauge heads.
If not, repeat steps 6 to 9 until proper alignment is achieved.
10. Remove the alignment plates.
2.2.4 Electrical Connection

Refer to the Electrical Safety Recommendations in Chapter 1 before carrying out
any electrical installation.
The TFG710 gauge transmitter and receiver heads are fitted with 18-way and 12-
way connectors, respectively, which connect either to a Splitter Box or to a
Scanner Interface PCB. These two units provide termination for the head cables,
and interface all power and signal connections with the host system.
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Consequently, electrical connection of the gauge involves simply plugging in the

head connecting cables after installing the Splitter Box or Scanner Interface PCB.
Refer to Chapter 4 or Chapter 5 respectively for details of these procedures.
2.2.5 Air Purge Window

Caution
Ensure that the air supply to be fed to the Gauge is clean, dry and free from
oil.
The air purge window inhibits contamination by maintaining a positive air pressure
around the window area.
2.2.5.1 Fitting the Air Purge Window and air supply

The air purge window is secured to the flange around the transmitter head window
by three set screws.
Fit the air purge window as follows.
1. Check that the sintered cylindrical insert and O-ring are located correctly
in the air purge housing.
2. Align the air purge housing as shown in Figure 2.8 and secure with the
three set screws. Tighten the screws evenly.
AIR PURGE IN
6MM DIA PIPE
CDR/WMF-715
Figure 2.8 - Air purge fitting
The air supply connects to the air purge window using a 6mm outside
diameter plumbing fitting. Fit this compression fitting as follows:
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3. Fit a 6mm O/D air supply pipe to the connector on the air purge window.
Tighten the compression fitting.
4. Connect the unit to a supply of clean, dry and oil-free air and set the flow
rate to 75 litres per minute (+/- 10 litres per minute).
5. Turn on the air supply, check the connection for air leaks and tighten the
compression fitting further if necessary.
2.2.6 Connecting the cooling option

The Gauge should be maintained within the temperature range 0°C to 50°C. Where
the ambient temperatures do not permit this without external cooling the gauge
heads should fitted with the water cooling option. This consists of two 6mm
compression plumbing connectors fitted to each of the gauge heads to facilitate the
connection of an external cooling water supply.
Cooling water to the heads should meet the following criteria.
Flow rate >1 litre per minute
Temperature <25oC
If the cooling water is likely to have a significant particulate content, appropriate
filtration should be fitted in the supply line.
Connect the cooling option as follows.
1. If the cooling option water connectors are not already fitted to the gauge
heads, remove the blanking screws from the cooling channel holes (Figure
2.2 and Figure 2.3)and screw in the connectors.
2. Fit a 6mm O/D water inlet pipe to one of the connectors on each head and
an outlet pipe to the other connector. Tighten the compression fittings.
Note: The direction of flow through the cooling channels is unimportant.
3. Connect the inlet and outlet pipes to a water supply system meeting the
criteria listed above.
4. Turn on the water supply, check the entire system for leaks and correct as
necessary.
2.3 Commissioning
After installing the gauge, the procedures below should be followed when
switching it on for the first time to ensure that it is operating correctly.
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2.3.1 Operational checks

1. Turn on the air purge window air supply and, where relevant, the cooling
water supply.
2. Switch on the electrical supply to the gauge system.
3. About 20 seconds after power-up, check that measurements are being
received by the profile display system.
If so, the gauge can be assumed to be working in all major respects. In this
case, continue with the steps below. If not, refer to the simple diagnostics
checks in section 2.3.2.
4. Leave the gauge powered up for at least 1.5 hours in order to achieve
thermal stability.
5. Refer to sections 2.4 and 2.5 perform the auto-referencing and calibration
procedures described.
When these are complete, the gauge will be ready for normal operation.
NOTE: Auto-referencing in particular is very important to gauge accuracy.
2.3.2 Simple Diagnostic Checks.

1. If the gauge is connected to an Operator Interface Unit, refer to Chapter 3
and use the Diagnostics Page to check the operation of the gauge.
2. If the gauge is connected to a System 8000/Pronet system, refer to the
relevant user manual and use the system diagnostic facilities to check the
operation of the gauge.
3. If there are no available system diagnostic facilities, do the following.
(a) Check that the filter-wheel motor can be heard running. This should be
clearly audible when listening within a metre or so of the gauge.
(b) Check for a patch of light (approximately 10mm diameter) on the
product or sample above the transmitter window. If this is present, the
source lamp is operating.
4. If both the motor and the lamp appear to be working, check the
communication link between the gauge and the host system:
• check connecting cables
• check the communications baud rate
• check the host system serial interface operation
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5. If either the motor or the lamp appears not to be working, refer to the
Maintenance information later in this chapter and replace the relevant unit.
6. If both the motor and the source lamp appear not to be operating, check the
a.c. mains supply to the system. If this is present, check all system
interconnections (e.g. gauge head cables, splitter box cables, etc.). If these
appear to be intact, the switched-mode gauge power supply (in the
OIU/Gaugeport or Scanner Retrofit Kit) may be faulty.
If these checks fail to locate the fault, contact the NDC customer care helpdesk
(see Customer Care in the Preliminaries section).
2.4 Auto-referencing
The Auto-referencing procedure is vitally important to the accuracy of the TFG710
gauge and should be performed when:
• the gauge is first installed;
• the gauge is removed and refitted;
• the transmitter lamp is replaced.
The procedure corrects for any changes in the optical system to ensure that
calibrations remain true.
The actual effect of auto-referencing is to ensure that the gauge output is equal to
the preset TRIM value when measuring a sample equivalent to one of zero
thickness: that is, a sample with no absorption at the relevant wavelengths.
Since the TFG710 relies on light reflected from the product surface, as well as that
transmitted through it, it is not possible to make a 'zero absorption' reference
measurement simply by removing the product from the light path. Instead,
referencing is done using the Auto Reference Sample (ARS) supplied with the
gauge, which has two sapphire windows in place of a product sample as shown in
Figure 2.9. Sapphire has no absorption at the wavelengths used in the TFG710 but
does, of course, reflect light from its surface. For measurement purposes, therefore,
the ARS is equivalent to a product sample of zero thickness.
Sapphire
windows
Figure 2.9 - Auto Reference Sample
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Use the following procedure to reference the gauge.

1. Ensure that the external optics of the gauge are clean.
2. Fit the sample holder as described in section 2.5.2.1.
3. Place the auto-reference standard in the sample holder. It can go either way
up.
4. Using the relevant function of the controlling system, initiate the auto-
reference operation.
Exactly how this is done depends on the system used to communicate with
the gauge. The Operator Interface Unit has an AUTO REF button in the
diagnostics page (see Chapter 3). Touching this completes the auto-
reference operation.
The NDC GaugeTools application and System 8000/ProNet each have their own
auto-reference function. For information on these, refer to their respective manuals.
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2.5 Calibration
2.5.1 General
The purpose of calibration is to ensure that the gauge output corresponds directly
with the user's laboratory reference method, over the measurement range of
interest.
The TFG710 gauge is supplied with pre-calibrations for the applications advised
by the customer. The gauge is supplied fitted with specific hardware and loaded
with settings to suit the measurements of interest notified to NDC IE by the
customer.
It should be possible, therefore, to put the gauge into use immediately after
installation. However it is recommended a calibration check is carried out once the
gauge has been installed. It may also be necessary from time to re-reference the
gauge (e.g. after a lamp replacement) as described in section 2.4, and to create new
calibrations for measurements of different products.
2.5.1.1 Calibration Methods

There are basically two ways of applying calibration adjustments,. The actual
output of the gauge can be adjusted by modifying its internally-stored calibration
parameters via the RS422 interface. Alternatively, correction factors can be applied
externally to the gauge output by a suitable host system. Which of these methods is
used will depend largely on the external facilities available in the particular
TFG710 gauge application. Possible calibration options include the following.
• TFG710 Operator Interface Unit If the gauge system includes an OIU,
its Calibrate functions can be used to edit the stored calibration settings. It
is also possible to create calibration 'recipes' that can be downloaded to the
gauge as and when required. Calibration procedures using the OIU are
described in GaugePort and Operator Interface Unit chapter.
• GaugeTools This is a software application supplied by NDC which runs
on a PC linked to the gauge using the RS422 interface. GaugeTools can be
used to calculate and download calibration settings to the gauge.
Calibration procedures using GaugeTools are described in its own user
guide.
• System 8000/ProNet facilities Where the gauge is part of an NDC
System 8000/ProNet installation, the system can be used to calculate and
apply external calibration factors to the gauge output, rather than adjusting
the output by changing the gauges internal settings. Calibration procedures
using System 8000 are described in 8000 user guide.
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• Custom facilities Where a TFG710 gauge is deployed in a configuration

that does not include any of the options mentioned above, it will be
necessary to provide some means of mimicking one or other of the
calibration methods - that is, of downloading settings to the gauge via the
RS422 port or of scaling the gauge output externally.
2.5.1.2 Calibration requirements

Apart from the actual calibration facility, the following items are essential for
TGF710 calibration.
1. TFG710 Head alignment kit supplied with the gauge.
2. TFG710 Auto-reference Standard (ARS).
3. Good-quality product reference samples of different thicknesses within the
range of interest. See section 2.5.2.2. As a general rule, the more reference
samples that are available the better.
2.5.1.3 Calibration functions

The factors affecting the calibration of the gauge are named : SPAN, and TRIM. The
gauge is supplied with pre-loaded values for these as shown under Factory
Configuration in the Preliminaries section. Their effects are outlined below.
2.5.1.3.1 Span
SPAN defines the slope of the gauge output: that is, the change in output for any
given change in absorption by the measured product. The default value is usually
1.000. The effect of a change in SPAN value is illustrated in Figure 2.10.
20
INCREASE IN
SPAN VALUE
15
TFG710 OUTPUT
SPAN > 1
10 SPAN = 1
CMX/WMF-0094
0
5 10 15 20
LABORATORY VALUE
Figure 2.10 - Effect of SPAN adjustment
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2.5.1.3.2 Trim
TRIM defines an offset which simply applies a positive or negative shift to the final
output. The default value is usually 0.00. The effect of a change in the TRIM value
is illustrated in .
20
15 INCREASE IN
TFG710 OUTPUT
TRIM VALUE
10
CMX/WMF-0095
5
TRIM = +3.5
0 5 10 15 20
LABORATORY VALUE
Figure 2.11 - Effect of TRIM adjustment
2.5.2 Calibration setup
2.5.2.1 Fitting the sample holder

To calibrate the gauge it is necessary to remove the product from between the
transmitter and receiver heads so that reference samples can be placed in the light
path. The head alignment kit, which incorporates a sample holder, is then fitted
temporarily to support the samples in the correct position. The gauge should be set
up as follows.
WARNING
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FIT THE HEAD ALIGNMENT KIT WITH
THE GAUGE STILL IN PLACE, CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO
ANY POTENTIAL HAZARDS POSED BY THE EQUIPMENT TO WHICH
THE GAUGE IS ATTACHED OR BY ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE
VICINITY. IF THERE IS ANY REASON TO BELIEVE THAT IT MAY BE
UNSAFE TO WORK ON THE GAUGE WHILE IT IS IN POSITION, IT
MUST BE DISMOUNTED AND REMOVED TO A SAFE AREA BEFORE
CARRYING OUT THE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS.
1. If possible, carry out calibration when there is no film web in place. If not,
move the gauge carrier to a position off the side of the web.
2. Fit the head alignment plate and sample holder Figure 2.12 to the right-
hand side of the gauge (looking from the front), making sure that the
arrows on the plate point upward. (See Chapter 6).
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SAMPLE
HOLDER
ALIGNMENT
PLATE CDR/WMF-809
Figure 2.12 - Sample holder fitting
2.5.2.2 Preparing samples

The samples used as calibration references must be prepared to a consistently high
standard if accurate results are to be obtained. The following points should be
observed when preparing calibration samples.
1. Calibration film samples must be correctly mounted in NDC sample
carriers (Figure 2.13) as described below.
2. Film samples must be flat and of even thickness, and completely
representative of the product for which the gauge is being calibrated.
3. When the samples are taken, their orientation with respect to the roll
should be noted as this is important when mounting them in the sample
carriers, because they should be presented in the same orientation as
observed when on-line.
4. Care should be taken not to touch the area of the samples that will be
exposed to the gauge, or to allow them to be contaminated in any way.
Figure 2.13 - Sample carrier
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Calibration samples should be prepared as follows.

1. Separate the base and cover sections of the NDC sample carrier by
removing the six fixing screws.
2. Using double-sided tape, carefully fix the film sample across the aperture
in the base (thicker) section of the carrier. Orient the sample such that the
cross-web axis is aligned with the short side of the aperture, and make sure
that the film is flat and taught.
DOUBLE-SIDED
AXIS OF FILM
TAPE
CROSS-WEB
FILM SAMPLE
CDR/WMF-900
Figure 2.14 - Sample mounting
3. Replace and secure the cover section of the carrier.
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2.5.3 Calibration Overview

There are three basic levels of calibration:
1. Pre-calibration values
2. Calibration at target
3. Full-range calibration
2.5.3.1 Pre-calibration values

The TFG710 gauge is supplied pre-calibrated either with the default values of TRIM
and SPAN (0.00 and 1.00 respectively) or with values based on product information
supplied to NDC prior to delivery of the gauge, as shown under Factory
Configuration in the Preliminaries section. The base level of calibration is simply
to ensure that these values are loaded.
2.5.3.2 Calibration at target

This is generally adequate for most applications and particularly for those in which
absolute accuracy of measurement is important only at the target product thickness.
It involves adjusting just the TRIM value to achieve the correct gauge output at the
target thickness, while leaving SPAN at its pre-calibrated value.
The principle is that, even if the SPAN value is not quite optimum for the product
over the full measurement range, it will affect only measurements above and below
the target thickness where the slight inaccuracies can be tolerated.
2.5.3.3 Full-range calibration

For some applications, both TRIM and SPAN values may need adjustment to obtain
correct measurement sensitivity and achieve direct correspondence with the
laboratory reference over the full range of interest.
The general procedure for calibration is to record the gauge output on the product
of interest over a range of thicknesses. Samples of the actual material that have
been viewed by the gauge are collected for subsequent laboratory analysis.
The optimum calibration parameters are calculated from the gauge and
corresponding laboratory values. The calibrated output of the gauge is calculated as
follows:
G = (SPAN x BASE) + TRIM
where G is the calibrated gauge output and BASE is the base calibration output ( i.e.
with SPAN = 1.000 and TRIM = 0).
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2.5.4 General full-range calibration procedure

NOTES
In normal circumstances the Calibration At Target will be all that is required.
However if it is felt that a full calibration is required then the longhand procedure
described in this section be carried out.
By far the most convenient and easiest way to carry out a full range calibration is
to use the 'calibrate feature' in the GaugeTools software as described in the
GaugeTools User's Manual.
The method described here is a linear regression method. It is a general method
which can be used to calculate optimum SPAN and TRIM values. It is not generally
recommended for routine calibration purposes because it is time consuming and
requires samples to be made with a wide variation in thickness.
The accuracy of the predicted SPAN value is improved by increasing the
measurement range over which data is collected, and by increasing the number of
data taken. As a guide, it is recommended that the range should cover a minimum
of 70% to 130% of the target value, and data from a minimum of ten samples
should be included in the regression.
2.5.4.1 Initial Conditions

Before starting the calibration procedure, ensure that the gauge is correctly
installed and operating, and that a suitable range of product samples has been
prepared as described in section 2.5.2.2.
Fit the sample holder (section 2.5.2.1) and, if necessary, perform an auto-reference
as described in section 2.4). Leave the sample holder in place.
2.5.4.2 Procedure
The methods by which sample measurements are taken and the calibration
parameters are adjusted will depend on the system components (OIU, GaugeTools,
etc.) associated with the gauge. The general procedure, however, is as follows.
1. Place each product sample in turn in the sample holder and obtain a
measurement for each one from the gauge.
2. Perform a linear regression (least squares or orthogonal) using the obtained
sample values as the independent variable (X) and the gauge output as the
dependant variable (Y). The equation of the best-fit line is given by
Y = mX + c
where: m is the slope of the best-fit line; c is the Y intercept of the best-fit
line (see Figure 2.15).
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BEST FIT LINE

X X
Y=mX + c X
X X
710 OUTPUT
X X
X Y
X
X
X SLOPE (= m) = Y
X
CDR/WMF-167
INTERCEPT (= c)
LABORATORY VALUE
Figure 2.15 - Line of best fit
3. Calculate the new SPAN value S1 from:

S1 = S0 / m
where S0 is the original SPAN (as used during data collection).
4. Calculate the new TRIM T1 from:
T1 = (T0 - c) / m
where T0 is the original TRIM value (as used during data collection).
5. Now apply the new SPAN (S1) and TRIM (T1).
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2.5.5 Additional Comments

It is recommended that a record be kept of final calibration settings for each
product.
Table 1 is provided as a template for the operator to copy for the purpose of
recording results from the gauge and laboratory that will be used to determine the
new TRIM and SPAN values according to the above procedures.
Table 1 - Suggested table layout for recording calibration results
Sample number Laboratory result TFG710 Gauge measurement
10
Averages
Current TRIM value in gauge, T0
Current SPAN value in gauge, S0
Calculated new TRIM value, T1
Calculated new SPAN value, S1
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2.6 Maintenance
This section covers the general cleaning, preventative maintenance and corrective
maintenance to the level of the parts designated ‘customer replaceable items' in the
Gauge Unit.
Certain tools and materials are required for effective and safe maintenance of the
TFG710. The tools and materials required are listed below.
Table 2 - Tools and materials required for maintenance
Item No Description Use
1. Allen key driver for M4 cap head To open the gauge enclosure
3.0 mm A/F
2. Allen key driver for M3 cap head Gauge, lamp assembly fixing screws
2.5 mm A/F
3. Allen key driver for M3 grub screw Gauge, Filter wheel fixing
1.5 mm A/F
4. Small pair of pliers General handling of small items / wiring
5. Anti-static mat When working on internal assemblies of all

equipment
6. Anti-static wrist band and lead When working on internal assemblies of all
equipment
7. Soft-bristle brush General cleaning of non-optical items
8. Lint-free cloth Cleaning of optical items
9. General detergent cleaner Paintwork of enclosures
WARNINGS
BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE ON THE GAUGE ENSURE
THAT THE GAUGE AND ALL EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO IT,
EITHER ELECTRICALLY OR MECHANICALLY, IS TURNED OFF AND
ISOLATED FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY.
FOR COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN OPERATION THE
EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN SUPPLIED WITH DOUBLE-POLE NEUTRAL
FUSING INCORPORATED. DO NOT MODIFY IN ANY WAY.
DO NOT POWER UP THE GAUGE WHEN THE LID IS REMOVED AS
INJURY COULD RESULT FROM CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING
FILTER WHEEL.
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Cautions
Maintenance must be carried out in a clean area.
Standard electrostatic precautions should be observed when dismantling the
gauge.
Take care not to scratch any optical components. Use lint-free cloth for
cleaning the gauge head windows and mirror, and wear lint-free gloves when
handling optical components. Never use abrasive cleaners.
2.6.1 Removing and refitting the gauge

Whenever it is necessary to remove the gauge from its normal working position,
the following general procedure should be observed.
To remove the gauge.
1. Switch off and isolate the mains supply to the gauge.
2. Turn off the cooling water and air purge window air supplies.
3. Disconnect the cooling water and air pipes from the gauge heads.
4. Remove the electrical connectors from the rear of the gauge heads.
5. Ensure that the gauge heads are adequately supported, then remove the
four fixing screws securing each head to its mountings.
6. Remove the gauge heads to a clean area with provision for electrostatic
precautions.
To refit the gauge.
1. Use the procedure described in section 2.2.3.
2.6.2 Preventative Maintenance
2.6.2.1 Cleaning and Inspection

During the initial period of operation of the gauge, the items listed below should be
checked frequently to determine the appropriate periodicity for cleaning the
equipment. The periodicity will vary according to the level of ambient
contaminants.
1. Gauge transmitter and receiver windows
2. Gauge cases
3. Air purge window
4. All cables in the system
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2.6.2.1.1 Cleaning solvents

Some environments may require a cleaning solvent to be used. This could be the
cleaner that is used to clean the same contaminant from other equipment on the
production line.
In all cases, check with the Customer Care Department of NDC Infrared
Engineering or their agent as to the suitability of the solvent and give precise
details of the solvent before using on the equipment. Obtain and obey the safety
procedures relevant to the substance/solvent selected.
2.6.2.1.2 Gauge windows and mirror

It is possible to gain access to gauge windows and mirror for the purpose of
cleaning without removing the gauge heads from their mountings.
WARNING
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN THE GAUGE WINDOWS,
CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO ANY POTENTIAL HAZARDS
POSED BY THE EQUIPMENT TO WHICH THE GAUGE IS ATTACHED
OR BY ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE VICINITY. IF THERE IS ANY
REASON TO BELIEVE THAT IT MAY BE UNSAFE TO WORK ON THE
GAUGE WHILE IT IS IN POSITION, IT MUST BE DISMOUNTED AND
REMOVED TO A SAFE AREA BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS. SEE SECTION 2.6.1.
NOTE
When cleaning the gauge windows or mirror, never use an abrasive cleaner. Use
only clean, soft, lint-free cloth and, if necessary, a suitable solvent (see section
2.6.2.1.1).
The gauge windows and mirror can be cleaned as follows.
1. Turn off the air supply to the purge window.
2. Turn off and isolate the mains supply to the gauge.
3. Make sure that the equipment to which the gauge is attached and all other
equipment in the immediate vicinity is made safe for working on the gauge
(e.g. switch off power supplies, apply any relevant mechanical locks or
constraints, etc.).
4. Unless there is sufficient flexibility in the air pipe to allow the air purge
window to be moved clear of the transmitter window, uncouple the air
pipe.
Note: The air purge window assembly contains a sintered metal cylinder
and an O-ring seal which are both loose when the fixing screws are
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released. Take care in the following step to prevent these items from falling
out.
5. Undo the three screws securing the air purge window and carefully remove
the assembly from the transmitter, or move it aside if the air pipe is still
connected.
6. On the transmitter head, carefully clean the mirror and the objective lens.
The mirror is made from polished aluminium which will be scratched by
use of abrasive cleaners. Take care not to scratch or abraid the surface.
Mirror
Objective lens
7. On the receiver head, clean the two sensor windows.
Sensor windows
8. Clean the air purge window components and re-fit the assembly to the
transmitter head (see Figure 2.8). Take care to fit the sintered metal
cylinder and to locate the O-ring seal correctly.
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2.6.2.1.3 Cables and pipes

Regularly inspect all cables, cooling water pipes and air feed pipes in the system
for signs of chaffing, kinking and their general condition. Rectify if chaffing or
kinking are seen. Clear any debris or residue from the cables and pipes that could
cause mechanical or chemical damage.
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2.6.3 Corrective Maintenance

Corrective maintenance procedures are included here for the items that have been
designated Customer Replaceable Items. The following pages describe the removal
and replacement of the following items:
1. The source lamp assembly
2. The filter wheel motor
Both of these items are contained in the transmitter head. There are no user-
serviceable parts in the receiver head.
WARNING
WHEN DISMANTLING THE GAUGE ALLOW TIME FOR THE LAMP
TO COOL BEFORE HANDLING TO AVOID THE RISK OF BURNS.
2.6.3.1 Source Lamp Assembly

The source lamp assembly is accessible for replacement after removing the lid
section of the transmitter head.
Cautions
When handling the source lamp assembly, hold it by the backing plate only.
Do not touch the lamp glass or allow it to be contaminated in any way.
Do not touch any of the optical surfaces within the transmitter head.
Replace the Source Lamp Assembly as follows.
1. Detach the transmitter head from its mountings and remove it to a clean
area with provision for electrostatic precautions (see section 2.6.1.
2. Remove the six screws securing the case lid section, remove the lid and
locate the lamp assembly.
Source lamp
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3. Withdraw the two lamp connector pins.
Connector pins
Fixing screws
4. Remove the two lamp-fixing screws.

5. Withdraw the lamp from its housing.
6. Remove all packaging from the new lamp, taking care not to touch the
glass.
7. Fit and secure the new lamp, and insert the connecting pins.
8. Refit the case lid and retighten the fixing screws, ensuring that the gasket
between the lid and box sections of the case is correctly positioned.
9. Reinstall and align the transmitter head (see section 2.2.3).
10. Perform an auto-reference as described in section 2.4.
2.6.3.2 Filter Wheel Motor

Caution
When carrying out the following procedure, take care not to damage the filter
wheel or any other optical components within the transmitter head. Do not
touch any of the optical surfaces, and protect all optical components from
contamination and from contact with other objects. Failure to do so may
degrade the performance of the Gauge.
Replace the filter wheel motor assembly as follows.
1. Detach the transmitter head from its mountings and remove it to a clean
area with provision for electrostatic precautions (see section 2.6.1).
2. Remove the six screws securing the case lid section and remove the lid.
3. Remove the two screws securing the processor PCB (see below) and
carefully hinge the PCB up to gain access to the filter wheel and motor
assembly below it.
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Processor PCB
Filter wheel
4. Unplug the motor ribbon cable from the PCB at PL3.
Ribbon
connector
Mounting
block
5. Remove the two screws securing the motor mounting block and carefully
lift out the motor and filter wheel assembly.
6. Loosen the grub screw in the filter wheel bush and remove the filter wheel
from the motor shaft.
Note: Replacement motors are supplied as an assembly, complete with a
new mounting block.
7. If the instrument is within the warranty period, return the faulty motor to
NDC Infrared Engineering for replacement. Otherwise, discard the motor.
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8. Slide the filter wheel fully onto the shaft of the replacement motor with the
bush containing the grub screw furthest from the motor plate. Tighten the
grub screw.
9. Refit the filter wheel and motor assembly into the transmitter head. Refit
and tighten the fixing screws.
10. Connect the motor cable to PL3.
11. Refit the case lid and retighten the fixing screws, ensuring that the gasket
between the lid and box sections of the case is correctly positioned.
12. Reinstall and align the transmitter head (see section 2.2.3).
13. Perform an auto-reference as described in section 2.4.
2.6.4 Spares
The items designated as Customer Replaceable Spare Parts for the transmitter head
are listed in Table 3 below. There are no designated spare parts for the receiver
head.
The parts may be obtained by ordering the item by the part number given below
from:
NDC Infrared Engineering,
Customer Care Helpdesk,
Bates Road,
MALDON,
Essex, CM9 5FA,
UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1621 841002

Facsimile: +44 (0)1621 856180
Email: helpdesk@ndcinfrared.co.uk
Table 3 - List of transmitter head spare parts
Description NDC Part Number
Lamp Assembly 64/7158-02SA
Motor Assembly 105/12151-01SA
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2.7 Compliance
The TFG710 complies with the following directives:
EMC
EN50081-1 (1992) (Generic emission standard - Residential, commercial, and light industry), and
EN50082-2 (1994) (Generic immunity standard - industrial environment).
Low Voltage Directive

EN 61010-1 (1993) (Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use - general requirements).
UL Standard
UL 3111-1: (1994) 'Electrical measuring and test equipment part 1 - General Requirements'
In compliance with these standards the following declarations are made:
INSULATION Externally connected circuits are protected by basic insulation

and protective screening.
ENVIRONMENTAL At altitudes up to 2000 metres
Pollution Category 1 (GaugePort and Operator Interface only)
Installation Category 2 (GaugePort and Operator Interface only)
EARTHING Normally through line supply connection.
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Chapter 2
2.8 Specification
GAUGE
Dimensions (Transmitter)
Width 177 mm
Height 190 mm
Length 310 mm
Weight 6 kg
Connector removal clearance : 140 mm
Dimensions (Receiver)
Width 177 mm
Height 127 mm
Length 310 mm
Weight 4 kg
Connector removal clearance : 140 mm
Environmental sealing IP65

NEMA 4
Ambient Temperature Range
Storage 0º C - 70 ºC
Operating 0º C - 50 ºC
Cable lengths
Gauge to splitter box 10 metres (max)
Splitter box to OIU/GaugePort 10 metres (max)
Services
Air - for the Air Purge Window A clean air supply at a flow rate of 75 litres per minute (+/-
10 litres per minute)
Water - for cooling gauge heads A clean water supply at normal mains pressure adjusted to
give a minimum flow rate of 2 litres per minute.
Measurement Scope Four measurements simultaneously
Serial Communications RS422 Full duplex
Network LonWorks
Power Supply +24V d.c. @ 1.5A
Sampling area 10mm dia.
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GaugePort and Operator Interface Unit
Chapter 3
CHAPTER 3
GAUGEPORT
AND
OPERATOR INTERFACE UNIT
CONTENTS
3.2 Mechanical Description................................................................................ 6
3.2.1 Splitter box ............................................................................................. 7
3.3 Electrical Description ................................................................................... 8
3.3.1 Communications Port ............................................................................. 8
3.3.2 USB connector........................................................................................ 9
3.3.3 Motherboard connectors ....................................................................... 10
3.3.4 I/O Board and I/O Daughter Board Connectors.................................... 12
3.3.5 Gated input signal ................................................................................. 13
3.3.6 710 Network ......................................................................................... 14
3.3.7 Network Termination............................................................................ 14
3.3.8 Free Topology....................................................................................... 15
3.3.9 Bus Topology ....................................................................................... 15
3.4 Installation .................................................................................................. 16
3.4.1 Mounting the GaugePort or Operator Interface Unit ............................ 17
3.4.1.1 Wall mounting................................................................................................17
3.4.1.2 Tube mounting ...............................................................................................18
3.4.2 Splitter Box........................................................................................... 19
3.5 Interconnection........................................................................................... 21
3.5.1 Wiring Schedules.................................................................................. 21
3.5.2 RS422 to RS232 cable .......................................................................... 38
3.6 Specification............................................................................................... 39
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 3.1 - 710 GaugePort ......................................................................................3
Figure 3.2 - 710 Operator Interface ..........................................................................4
Figure 3.3 - Example Single-head Gauge System ....................................................4
Figure 3.4 - Example Dual-head Gauge System.......................................................5
Figure 3.5 - Recommended assembly of cable gland ...............................................6
Figure 3.6 –Comms Port Pin locations .....................................................................8
Figure 3.7 - OIU and GaugePort network 710 network connection .......................14
Figure 3.8 - Network termination switch................................................................14
Figure 3.9 - Operator Interface : outline drawing ...................................................16
Figure 3.10 - Wall mounting ..................................................................................17
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Figure 3.11 - Tube mounting ................................................................................. 18

Figure 3.12 - Splitter box dimensions and mounting holes.................................... 19
Figure 3.13 - Splitter Box general view ................................................................. 20
Figure 3.14 - Single-head gauge interconnection................................................... 22
Figure 3.15 - Dual-head Gauge Interconnection.................................................... 23
Figure 3.16 - Motherboard Layout and PCB arrangement..................................... 23
Figure 3.17 - Mains supply to GaugePort/Operator Interface................................ 24
Figure 3.18 – Analogue output channels on I/O Board.......................................... 31
Figure 3.19 – Alarm output channels on I/O Board............................................... 33
Figure 3.20 - Analogue Output Channels on I/O Daughter Board......................... 35
Figure 3.21 – Alarm Output Channels on I/O Daughter Board ............................. 37
Figure 3.22 - RS422 to RS232 Cable..................................................................... 38
TABLES
Table 1 - Serial I/O port (SK1) pinout details.......................................................... 8
Table 2 - Motherboard user connection details...................................................... 10
Table 3 - Motherboard user connection details (continued)................................... 11
Table 4 – I/O Board user connection details .......................................................... 12
Table 5 – I/O Daughter Board user connection details .......................................... 13
Table 6 - Interconnection Wiring Schedule List .................................................... 21
WIRING SCHEDULES
Wiring Schedule # 1 - Mains supply cable ............................................................ 24
Wiring Schedule # 2 – GaugePort or OIU to Backscatter Gauge Cable ................ 25
Wiring Schedule # 3 – GaugePort or OIU to Splitter Box Cable........................... 26
Wiring Schedule # 4 - Splitter Box to Gauge Receiver Cable ............................... 27
Wiring Schedule # 5 Splitter Box to Gauge Transmitter Cable ............................. 28
Wiring Schedule # 6 - OIU to OIU (or GaugePort) ............................................... 29
Wiring Schedule # 7 - Analogue output channels on I/O Board............................ 30
Wiring Schedule # 8 - Alarm outputs on I/O Board .............................................. 32
Wiring Schedule # 9 - Analogue outputs channels on I/O Daughter Board........... 34
Wiring Schedule # 10 - Alarm outputs on I/O Daughter Board............................. 36
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3 GaugePort and Operator Interface Unit

The GaugePort and Operator Interface Unit (OIU) are used with all 710-series
gauges. They are described together in this chapter because they share all major
components, with the exception of the touch-sensitive LCD panel fitted only to the
OIU. Both units are capable of :
• providing +24 V d.c. power supply to the 710 gauge;
• facilitating system network connection;
• interfacing with external equipment.
The operator interface unit additionally enables interaction with one or more
gauges, providing operators with the facilities to:
• view up to four measurements simultaneously from one gauge or from a
selection (up to four) of all the gauges connected to the network;
• look at basic process trending information;
• adjust the gauge calibration settings;
• view diagnostic messages and alarms.
The Operator Interface can be set to operate in a number of different languages.
General views of the GaugePort and Operator Interface Unit are shown in Figure
3.1 and Figure 3.2 respectively.
Figure 3.1 - 710 GaugePort
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Figure 3.2 - 710 Operator Interface
A 710-series system can be configured using either GaugePorts or Operator

Interface Units, or both in combination to provide the required facilities.
Example system arrangements with single- and dual-head 710-series gauges are
shown in Figure 3.3 and Figure 3.4.
GAUGEPORT
GaugePort
OPERATOR INTERFACE
Series 710
Operator Interface 710 NETWORK
Series 710
MAINS SUPPLY
RS232 LINK (PC)
710 NETWORK
MAINS SUPPLY
710 GAUGE #1
710 GAUGE #2
CD1215A
Figure 3.3 - Example Single-head Gauge System
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GaugePort
Operator Interface
Series 710 Series 710
710 NETWORK
RS422 LINK (PC)
MAINS SUPPLY
710 GAUGE #1 710 GAUGE #2

SPLITTER SPLITTER
BOX BOX
RECEIVER RECEIVER
Note: Different Series 710 gauges vary slightly in outline

CDR/WMF-2055A
Figure 3.4 - Example Dual-head Gauge System
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3.2 Mechanical Description

The GaugePort and OIU are assembled in moulded composite enclosures
comprising two sections: (1) the base section and (2) the lid section.
The base section contains a motherboard, I/O board, I/O daughter board and a
power supply unit for the gauge. The I/O boards are optional, and provide
Analogue and Alarm outputs when required. In the OIU only, the lid section
supports a liquid crystal display panel, which incorporates a touch-sensitive layer
that functions as a data entry panel. The circuit boards attached to the lid connect to
the motherboard in the base section via a cable which can be unplugged at either
end for removal of the lid.
The lid is secured to the base by four captive screws and, in both units, is sealed by
gaskets to make the enclosure watertight (IP65).
The base section has a single externally-mounted 9-pin D-type plug for connection
to a PC or other remote device, or to a network device such as a Hand-held
Interface Unit. This connector has a metal protective cover fitted when supplied.
The remainder of the user connectors are located on the PCBs inside the base
section.
External cables must enter the case through glands fitted to a pre-drilled metal
panel that forms the bottom of the enclosure. To fit additional glands, it is
necessary to cut suitable clearance holes through the decorative panel that covers
the metal gland plate. If the cable has a screen then the gland (for EMC purposes)
must be a metal one with conductive braid trap. These metal glands provide 360
degree screening when used with a suitably prepared screened cable. A cross
section of the metal gland showing the screen connection is shown in Figure 3.5.
BULK HEAD GLAND

CABLE DOMED NUT
SCREEN
CABLE
CD-0670
PLASTIC INSERT
KEEP TAILS AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE
Figure 3.5 - Recommended assembly of cable gland
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There is a status indicator situated on the front of OIU which has the following
four states:
1. OFF - Not illuminated. No power to Gauge or circuit failure.
2. ON illuminated GREEN. Operating normally.
3. ON illuminated RED. Catastrophic error present in Gauge.
4. Flashing RED and GREEN. Error present in Gauge.
3.2.1 Splitter box

The splitter box is used only with dual-head 710-series gauges that use discrete
transmitter and receiver heads. It provides connection between the two heads and
the single motherboard connector in the GaugePort or OIU. It is constructed as a
separate cast-metal unit enclosing a single PCB. The general arrangement of the
splitter box (with the lid removed) is shown in Figure 3.13.
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3.3 Electrical Description

The functions available in the GaugePort and OIU via connectors on the
motherboard are described below. For details of connector pin-outs, refer to section
3.3.2
The unit has an internal switched-mode power supply that provides a +24 V d.c.
supply output at currents up to 3.2 A. It automatically accepts input voltages
between 85 V a.c and 264 V a.c. (50/60 Hz).
3.3.1 Communications Port

The serial communications port supports 710 network connection and either RS232
or RS422 connection according to the requirements of the associated gauges.
Pin-out details are shown in Figure 3.6 and Table 1.
SKT 5 4 3 2 1
+ +
CDR/WMF-457
9 8 7 6
Figure 3.6 –Comms Port Pin locations
Table 1 - Serial I/O port (SK1) pinout details
Pin No. Signal (RS232) Signal (RS422)
1 710 Network A 710 Network A
2 RS232 Rx RS422 Tx HI
3 RS232 Tx RS422 Tx LO
4 NC RS422 Rx HI
5 0V 0V
6 710 Network B 710 Network B
7 Ground Ground
8 NC RS422 Rx LO
9 +24V +24V
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3.3.2 USB connector

Please note that the USB port is nor functional for the TFG710 gauge.
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3.3.3 Motherboard connectors

The locations of motherboard connectors are shown in Figure 3.16. Pin-out details
are given in Table 2. Note that some pin functions on J5 change according to the
associated gauges. The alternative functions are given in the table.
Table 2 - Motherboard user connection details
Connector Signal details Destination

Ref. No.- Pin No.
J4 - pin 1 0V User Interface
J4 - pin 2 +24V d.c. User Interface
J4 - pin 3 Gate HI User Interface
J4 - pin 4 Gate LO User Interface
J4 - pin 5 710 Network B1 User Interface
J4 - pin 6 710 Network A1 User Interface
J4 - pin 7 710 Network B2 User Interface
J4 - pin 8 710 Network A2 User Interface
J4 - pin 9 Gauge Status Alarm User Interface
J4 - pin 10 Gauge Status Alarm User Interface
J6 - pin 1 L AC Mains Live Customer’s mains supply, L
J6 - pin 2 N AC Mains Neutral Customer’s mains supply, N
J6 - pin 3 E AC Mains Earth Customer’s mains supply, E
J5 - pin 1 GND Gauge connector PL1 pin 1
J5 - pin 2 AC Sync Return Gauge connector PL1 pin 2
J5 - pin 3 RS232 Rx or RS422 Tx Hi Gauge connector PL1 pin 3
J5 - pin 4 RS232 Tx or RS422 Tx Lo Gauge connector PL1 pin 4
J5 - pin 5 0V Power Gauge connector PL1 pin 5
J5 - pin 6 +24V Power Gauge connector PL1 pin 6
J5 - pin 7 AC Sync Gauge connector PL1 pin 7
J5 - pin 8 Status Gauge connector PL1 pin 8
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Table 3 - Motherboard user connection details (continued)
Connector Signal details Destination

Ref. No.- Pin No.
J5 - pin 9 710 Network B Gauge connector PL1 pin 9
J5 - pin 10 710 Network A Gauge connector PL1 pin 10
J5 - pin 11 Gate LO or RS422 Rx Hi Gauge connector PL1 pin 11
J5 - pin 12 Gate HI or RS422 Rx Lo Gauge connector PL1 pin 12
J3 - pin 1 +24V d.c. Sampling Display Unit (SDU) J1 pin 1 (Red)
J3 - pin 2 0V Sampling Display Unit (SDU) J1 pin 2 (Green)
J3 - pin 3 710 Network B Sampling Display Unit (SDU) J2 pin 1 (Blue)
J3 - pin 4 710 Network A Sampling Display Unit (SDU) J2 pin 2 (Yellow)
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3.3.4 I/O Board and I/O Daughter Board Connectors

These optional boards each provide two analogue outputs and two alarm outputs.
Their connector locations are shown in Figure 3.16. Pin-out details are given in
Table 4 and Table 5
Table 4 – I/O Board user connection details
Connector Signal name Destination
Analogue Outputs
J4 - pin 1 Channel #1 Analogue Customer’s equipment for analogue input

Output Signal

Output return

Output Signal

Output return
Alarm Outputs
J6 - pins 1 & 2 RLY1 contact pair Customer’s equipment for Alarm Output 1 LO
J6 – pins 3 & 4 RLY2 contact pair Customer’s equipment for Alarm Output 1 HI
J7 - pins 3 & 4 RLY4 contact pair Customer’s equipment for Alarm Output 2 HI
BCD Input (if fitted - optional)
J3 - pin 1 1 Units of selected BCD From customer’s BCD selector

number
J3 - pin 2 2
J3 - pin 3 4
J3 - pin 4 8
J3 - pin 5 1 Tens of selected BCD

number
J3 - pin 6 2
J3 - pin 7 4
J3 - pin 8 - Not connected
J3 - pin 9 0V OV Reference
J3 - pin 10 0V OV Reference
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Table 5 – I/O Daughter Board user connection details
Connector Signal name Destination
Analogue Outputs

Output Signal

Output return

Output Signal

Output return
Alarm Outputs
3.3.5 Gated input signal

Some 710-series gauges are capable of having their data outputs gated in order to
provide more reliable measurements with non-continuous products such as discrete
food items. The GaugePort/OIU has a current-sensing input on the motherboard
user interface connector (J4 pins 3 and 4), which can be used to operate this gating.
The gating requirements are:
Gauge o/p frozen

Gating i/p : 5 - 36V
(<5mA)
Gauge o/p enabled
1ms min
recommended
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3.3.6 710 Network

The 710 Network signals A1 and B1 on the User Interface connector J4, pins 5, 6,
7 and 8 are the connection points to the on-board network system, which uses the
standard LonWorks protocol.
The 710 Databus A1 is directly linked to 710 Databus A2 as is 710 Databus B1 to
B2. This provides for extension of the 710 Databus network to other Operator
Interfaces or GaugePorts in the system or may be considered as a second
connection point to the network at J4. This mode of connection is known as a
Daisy Chain, see Figure 3.7.
FROM PREVIOUS TO NEXT

DATABUS DAISY CHAIN CONNECTION DEVICE
DEVICE
J4 J4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CD-0671B
DATABUS B DATABUS B
DATABUS A DATABUS A
GAUGEPORT OR OPERATOR INTERFACE UNIT GAUGEPORT OR OPERATOR INTERFACE UNIT
Figure 3.7 - OIU and GaugePort network 710 network connection
3.3.7 Network Termination

The GaugePort/OIU motherboard has on-board network termination that can be
switched in or out as required by the system topology. The location of the network
termination switch (SW1) is shown in Figure 3.8.
E 0 10
F1 F2 E S
R U 9 9
F B E
C
8 E 8 A
C F
A R
E E 7 F 7 E
S S R T
U U SW1 E N
F F 6 T 6 I
N E
IR G
5 U
Network termination E
S
5
A
G
4 4 U 4
switch
L N E 3
U 3 3
J6 D
2 S 2 2
1 1 1
J3 J4 J5
MAINS IN
J1
LED1
STATUS LED
Figure 3.8 - Network termination switch
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NOTE A networked 710 system supplied by NDC IE would normally be pre-

configured with the termination circuitry set to the optimum positions. However if
a system is extended, the network termination may need to be re-configured. This is
an important consideration and should be observed.
There are two network topologies catered for in the 710 system :
(1) Free Topology (2) Bus Topology.
3.3.8 Free Topology

Free topology is a system where any combination of network cable layout can be
used, for example Star, and Bus including stubs. The only requirement is that there
is one termination resistor set somewhere in the network.
Using this topology, total runs of up to 500 metres can be achieved subject to the
amount of electrical interference that the network is exposed to.
To employ this topology in the system, the GaugePort or operator interface that is
judged to be most central in the system has the network termination switch (SW1)
set so that the switch marked FREE is in the ON position and the switch marked
BUS is in the OFF position. The switches SW1 on the motherboards in all other
GaugePorts or OIUs are set with both BUS and FREE set to OFF.
3.3.9 Bus Topology

The bus topology is an electrically superior system where the units are daisy-
chained in a serial fashion, termed a bus. Here the network termination switch
SW1 in the first and last GaugePorts or OIUs are set so that the switch marked
BUS is in the ON position and the switch marked FREE is in the OFF position. All
other GaugePorts or OIUs must have their network termination switch (SW1) set
with BUS to OFF and FREE to OFF.
Using this topology, total cable runs of 2700 metres can be achieved, again subject
to the amount of electrical interference that the network is exposed to.
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3.4 Installation
The GaugePort and Operator Interface Unit can be used without protection in most
laboratory, workroom and production environments but should be isolated from
mechanical vibration. It is recommended that the units are mounted using the
hardware available from NDC Infrared Engineering and described later in this
chapter. Ensure that there is adequate clearance above and below to allow
unrestricted airflow.
Connecting cables should be placed away from heavy-duty power cables and
cables carrying high frequencies. Ensure that the mains input is taken from an
instrument supply or a "clean" single phase of a factory 3-phase supply.
An outline of the Operator Interface is shown in Figure 3.9. Apart from the touch-
screen fitted to the lid of the OIU, the GaugePort enclosure is identical.
VIEW FROM FRONT VIEW FROM SIDE VIEW FROM REAR
290 95 95 100
LID
169
306
THREADED
100 FIXING HOLES
STATUS RECESSED CAPTIVE CAP 4 x M5 NUT INSERTS CABLE GLANDS

INDICATOR HEAD SCREWS (4 OFF) TO 10 MM DEEP
SECURE LID TO BASE
USB CONNECTOR RS232 / 710 DATABUS CONNECTOR

COVER PLATE
THE OPERATOR INTERFACE SHOULD

BE MOUNTED VERTICALLY ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM
CD1206
VIEW FROM BELOW
Figure 3.9 - Operator Interface : outline drawing
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3.4.1 Mounting the GaugePort or Operator Interface Unit

It is recommended that the units are mounted using one of the methods described
below.
3.4.1.1 Wall mounting

A suggested design for a bracket to mount the unit to a wall or other vertical
surface is shown in Figure 3.10. It has four pre-drilled holes for use in securing the
bracket to the GaugePort/OIU base section and four more holes provided to fix the
bracket to a surface. The four inner holes align with the threaded inserts in the
GaugePort/OIU rear panel. Figure 3.10 shows the bracket fitted to a vertical
surface. To mount the unit carry out the following procedure:
1. Mark, drill and prepare the four fixing holes that hold the bracket to the
surface.
REAR VIEW OF GAUGEPORT

AND OPERATOR INTERFACE UNIT
11.6
FIXING SCREWS
MOUNTING BRACKET
CD1204
FIXINGS TO CASE (X4)

BRACKET
MOUNTING
BRACKET 100
WALL
ø6.5
314
4 MOUNTING HOLES
330
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM
Figure 3.10 - Wall mounting
2. Secure the bracket to the underside of the unit using the four M5 x 10mm
socket head screws provided.
3. Secure the assembled bracket to its previously prepared fixing holes.
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3.4.1.2 Tube mounting

A saddle-clamp assembly is available for tube-mounting the equipment. It provides
a simple and inexpensive method of mounting the Operator Interface that allows it
to be set easily at the most convenient angle to suit the operator.
The saddle plate is secured to the rear face of the GaugePort/Operator Interface
enclosure using the M5 bolts supplied, and then secured around the tube using the
four clamp screws through the segments of the clamp.
An outline diagram of this assembly is shown in Figure 3.11.
SCREWS TO TO REAR OF OPERATOR

INTERFACE UNIT (OR GAUGEPORT)
USING M5 X 10MM BOLTS
SADDLE FIXING HOLES

PLATE
TUBE
SADDLE CLAMP
CLAMP SCREWS
600
144 290
SADDLE
CLAMP
219
306 TUBE
87 CD1213
TUBE
SADDLE ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM

PLATE
Figure 3.11 - Tube mounting
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3.4.2 Splitter Box

The splitter box can be mounted on any suitable surface, within the limits of the
connecting cables, using the two fixing holes provided in the box section of the
enclosure. Figure 3.12 shows the relevant dimensions of the unit and mounting
hole positions. Figure 3.13 shows the arrangement of the connecting cables to the
unit. Details of the connecting cables are given on pages 26 to 28.
2 X M4 CLEARANCE
MOUNTING HOLES
52 MNTNG CENTRES
80
163 MOUNTING CENTRES

175
CDR/WMF-902
57
25
29 117
3 X PG13.5 THREADS
Figure 3.12 - Splitter box dimensions and mounting holes
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Tx HEAD
CDR/WMF-901
OIU / GAUGEPORT
Rx HEAD
Figure 3.13 - Splitter Box general view
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3.5 Interconnection
3.5.1 Wiring Schedules

The units in a 710-series gauge system may be interconnected by the wiring
schedules listed in Table 6.
To help to describe the interconnection of the elements of a 710 system the table of
wiring schedules should be read in conjunction with the example systems
illustrated in Figure 3.14 and Figure 3.15, and with the Motherboard layout in
Figure 3.16.
Table 6 - Interconnection Wiring Schedule List
Wiring Source / Destination Cable ref No.

Schedule
1 Mains supply to GaugePort or OIU WS105/12153-01, -02, -03
2 GaugePort or OIU to Backscatter Gauge 105/12158-01, -02
3 GaugePort or OIU to Splitter Box WS105/12642-01
4 Splitter Box to FS/Transmission Gauge Receiver WS105/12643-01
5 Splitter Box to FS/Transmission Gauge Transmitter WS105/12644-01
6 OIU to OIU (or GaugePort) WS105/12222-00
7 Analogue Output channels on the I/O Board Provided by customer
8 Alarm Output channels on the I/O Board Provided by customer
9 Analogue Output channels on the I/O Daughter Board Provided by customer
10 Alarm Output channels on the I/O Daughter Board Provided by customer
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GAUGEPORT
GaugePort
OPERATOR INTERFACE
Series 710
Operator Interface 710 NETWORK
Series 710
MAINS SUPPLY
1
RS232 LINK (PC)
710 NETWORK
6
MAINS SUPPLY
1
710 GAUGE #1
710 GAUGE #2
2 2
CD1215B
Figure 3.14 - Single-head gauge interconnection
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GaugePort
Operator Interface
Series 710 Series 710
710 NETWORK
RS422 LINK (PC)

6 1
3
MAINS SUPPLY 3
710 GAUGE #1 1 710 GAUGE #2
SPLITTER SPLITTER
BOX BOX
4 4
RECEIVER RECEIVER
5 5
Note: Different Series 710 gauges vary slightly in outline

CDR/WMF-2055
Figure 3.15 - Dual-head Gauge Interconnection
MOTHERBOARD I/O BOARD IO DAUGHTER BOARD

J10 IC1
J12 DC IN SW1
J5
IC4
MAINS
OUT OIU IC2
J7
FIL1 INTERFACE
1
J9
J11
J14
IC9
F3 IC10
IC8
FILTER RELAY
FUSE
J8 RELAY RELAY RELAY RELAY

RLY4 12
11 IC11 IC12 IC13

IC1 IC2 RLY1 RLY2 RLY3 RLY4
10 10
F1 F2
CD1229 RELAY RELAY RELAY RELAY
FREE
IC14 F1 F2 F3 F4
BUS
9 9
GAUGE INTERFACE
8 8 IC17
USER INTERFACE
RLY1 RLY2 RLY3 RLY4

7 7
FUSE
FUSE
F1 F2 F3 F4
IC17
IC16
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
SW1 6 6 C7
5 5
LK1 LK2
4 4 4
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
L N E 3 3 3 IC18 IC19 IC20 IC21

SDU
J6 ANA3 ANA4 AL3 AL4

2 2 2
J1LK1 LK2 J2 J3 J4
1 1 1
J3 J4 J5 BCD INPUT ANA1 ANA2 AL1 AL2

MAINS IN J4 J5 J6 J7
J1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
LED1
STATUS LED
CASE WALL
STATUS LED RS232 / 710 DATABUS
Figure 3.16 - Motherboard Layout and PCB arrangement
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Wiring Schedule # 1 - Mains supply cable
Cable Identity Mains power
Cable specification 110V @ 10 amp minimum (American mains supply) 16/30 a.w.g.
220V @ 10 amp minimum (European mains supply) 32/0.2 mm
Source Customer’s mains supply, 110VAC 60 Hz (American mains supply) or

Customer’s mains supply, 220VAC 50 Hz (European mains supply)
Destination J6, Motherboard IN GaugePort / Operator Interface
Service Mains supply to system (Live, Neutral, Earth)
American Supply
Source Destination Signal name Remarks
Live J6, Pin L AC Line Live Black
Neutral J6, pin N AC Line Neutral White
Earth J6, Pin E AC Line Earth Green
European Supply & UK

Live J6, Pin L AC Line Live Brown
Neutral J6, Pin N AC Line Neutral Blue
Earth J6, Pin E AC Line Earth Green/Yellow
UK MAINS PLUG EUROPLUG US MAINS PLUG
THIS CABLE IS SUPPLIED FITTED WITH A MAINS PLUG

TO SUIT THE CONNECTOR AT THE CUSTOMER'S SITE
EARTH LEAD SPUR

TO MAINS SUPPLY TO M4 EYELET E
L E
N
N N
E CD2323
MAINS CABLE L
L
TO J6 ON THE
MOTHERBOARD IN THE
GAUGEPORT OR
OPERATOR INTERFACE
Figure 3.17 - Mains supply to GaugePort/Operator Interface
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Wiring Schedule # 2 – GaugePort or OIU to Backscatter Gauge Cable
Cable Identity Gauge cable, 105/12158-00
Source PL1 (mates with gauge connector SK1)
Destination GaugePort / Operator Interface Motherboard, J5
Service Power, AC Sync, RS232, Status
Pin 1 Pin 1 Ground Red
Pin 2 Pin 2 A.C. Sync return Blue
Pin 3 Pin 3 RS232 Rx Green
Pin 4 Pin 4 RS232 Tx Yellow
Pin 5 Pin 5 0V Power White
Pin 6 Pin 6 +24V Power Black
Pin 7 Pin 7 A.C. Sync Brown
Pin 8 Pin 8 Status Violet
Pin 9 Pin 9 710 Network A Orange
Pin 10 Pin 10 710 Network B Pink
Pin 11 Pin 11 Gate Lo Turquoise
Pin 12 Pin 12 Gate Hi Grey
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Wiring Schedule # 3 – GaugePort or OIU to Splitter Box Cable
Cable Identity GaugePort / OIU to Splitter box, 105/12642-01SA
Source PL1 (mates with Splitter Box connector SK1)
Destination GaugePort / Operator Interface Motherboard, J5
Service Power, AC Sync, RS422, Status
Pin 1 Pin 1 Ground Red
Pin 2 Pin 2 A.C. Sync return Blue
Pin 3 Pin 3 RS422 Tx HI green
Pin 4 Pin 4 RS422 Tx LO Yellow
Pin 5 Pin 5 0 V Power White
Pin 6 Pin 6 +24 V Power Black
Pin 7 Pin 7 A.C. Sync Brown
Pin 8 Pin 8 Status Violet
Pin 9 Pin 9 710 Network B Orange
Pin 10 Pin 10 710 Network A Pink
Pin 11 Pin 11 RS422 Rx HI Turquoise
Pin 12 Pin 12 RS422 Rx LO Grey
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Wiring Schedule # 4 - Splitter Box to Gauge Receiver Cable
Cable Identity Splitter box to Gauge Receiver, 105/12643-01SA
Destination CN3 (mates with gauge receiver connector)
Service Power, Detector Outputs
Pin 1 Pin 3 Sample Lo (out) Violet
Pin 2 Pin 1 Sample* Hi (out) White
Pin 3 Pin 2 Auxiliary signal Lo (out) Black
Pin 4 Pin 4 Auxiliary signal Hi (out) Brown
Pin 5 Pin 9 710 Network B Yellow
Pin 6 Pin 10 710 Network A Green
Pin 7 Pin 6 +24 V Power Blue
Pin 8 Pin 5 0 V Power Red
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Wiring Schedule # 5 Splitter Box to Gauge Transmitter Cable
Cable Identity Splitter box to Gauge Transmitter, 105/12644-01SA
Destination CN5 (mates with gauge transmitter connector )
Service Power, AC Sync, RS422, Detector Outputs
Pin 1 Pin 11 A.C. Sync return Red
Pin 2 Pin 9 RS422 Tx HI Blue
Pin 3 Pin 8 RS422 Tx LO Green
Pin 4 Pin 18 A.C. Sync Yellow
Pin 5 Pin 2 RS422 Rx HI White
Pin 6 Pin 10 RS422 Rx LO Black
Pin 7 Pin 12 0 V Power Brown
Pin 8 Pin 1 0 V Power Violet
Pin 9 Pin 3 0 V Power Orange
Pin 10 Pin 13 +24 V Power Pink
Pin 11 Pin 4 +24 V Power Turquoise
Pin 12 Pin 5 +24 V Power Grey
Pin 13 Pin 6 710 Network A White/Blue
Pin 14 Pin 7 710 Network B White/Red
Pin 15 Pin 16 Auxiliary signal Hi (in) Yellow/Blue
Pin 16 Pin 15 Auxiliary signal Lo (in) Yellow/Red
Pin 17 Pin 17 Sample Hi (in) Red/Blue
Pin 18 Pin 14 Sample Lo (in) Green/Red
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Wiring Schedule # 6 - OIU to OIU (or GaugePort)
Cable Identity WS105/12222-00 Network extender cable
Source J4 on Operator Interface #1 / GaugePort #1
Destination J4 on Operator Interface #2 / GaugePort #2
Service Network signals, 710 Network A and Network B
J4 pin 7 J4 pin 5 710 Network A Red

(710 Network A (710 Network A IN)
OUT)
J4 pin 8 J4 pin 6 710 Network B Blue

(710 Network B (710 Network IN)
OUT)
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Wiring Schedule # 7 - Analogue output channels on I/O Board
Cable Identity Analogue Outputs cable (Supplied by customer)
Source J5 on I/O Board in Operator Interface (Channel #1)

J5 on I/O Board in Operator Interface (Channel #2)
Destination Customer’s equipment
Service 4 – 20 mA signal outputs, (2 off), Channel #1, #2
Channel 1
J4, Pin 1 Customer's equipment Channel #1 signal Customer’s cable.

Max. load impedance 500 ohms.
J4, Pin 2 Customer's equipment Channel #1 return
Channel 2

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I/O BOARD
IC1 CD-1219ANA
SW1
IC4
IC2
IC9
IC10
IC8
IC11 IC12 IC13
RELAY RELAY RELAY RELAY

IC14
IC17
RLY1 RLY2 RLY3 RLY4
F1 F2 F3 F4
IC17
IC16
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
NORMALLY
NOT LINKED
LK1 LK2
1 2 1 2 J6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
J4 J5 J7
BCD INPUT (NORMALLY NOT FITTED) ANA1 ANA2 AL1 AL2
OUT
ANALOGUE
CHANNEL 1 RTN
OUT
ANALOGUE
CHANNEL 2 RTN
Figure 3.18 – Analogue output channels on I/O Board
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Wiring Schedule # 8 - Alarm outputs on I/O Board
Cable Identity Alarm Outputs cable (Supplied by customer)
Source J6 on I/O Board Channel #1

J7 on I/O Board Channel #2
Service Alarm Outputs, (4 off): closing repay contacts (one set per channel)
Channel 1
J6, Pin 1 Customer's equipment Channel #1 LOW No-volt contacts. RELAY #1

contact pair Contacts rated: 30V 2A d.c.
J6, Pin 2 Customer's equipment
240V 0.5A a.c.
J6 pin 3 Customer's equipment Channel #1 HIGH No-volt contacts. RELAY #2

J6 pin 4 Customer's equipment
240V 0.5A a.c.
Channel 2
J7, Pin 1 Customer's equipment Channel #2 LOW No-volt contacts. RELAY #3

240V 0.5A a.c.
J7, Pin 3 Customer's equipment Channel #2 HIGH No-volt contacts. RELAY #4

240V 0.5A a.c.
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I/O BOARD
IC1 CD-1219ALA
SW1
IC4
IC2
IC9
IC10
IC8
IC11 IC12 IC13

IC14
IC17
RLY1 RLY2 RLY3 RLY4
F1 F2 F3 F4
IC17
IC16
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
NORMALLY
NOT LINKED
LK1 LK2
1 2 1 2 J6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
J4 J5 J7
BCD INPUT (NORMALLY NOT FITTED) ANA1 ANA2 AL1 AL2
ALARM CHANNEL 1 LOW

CONTACT PAIR
ALARM CHANNEL 1 HIGH

CONTACT PAIR
ALARM CHANNEL 2 LOW

CONTACT PAIR

CONTACT PAIR
Figure 3.19 – Alarm output channels on I/O Board
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Wiring Schedule # 9 - Analogue outputs channels on I/O Daughter Board
Cable Identity Analogue Outputs cable (Supplied by customer)
Source J1 on I/O Daughter Board Channel #3

J2 on I/O Daughter Board Channel #4
Service 4 – 20 mA signal outputs, (2 off), Channel #3, #4
Channel 3

Channel 4

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I/O DAUGHTER BOARD

CD-1220ANA
J5

F1 FUSE F2 F3 F4
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
C7
LK1 LK2
NORMALLY NOT LINKED

1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
J1 J2 J3 J4
ANA3 ANA4 AL3 AL4
RTN
ANALOGUE
OUT CHANNEL 4
RTN
ANALOGUE
OUT CHANNEL 3
Figure 3.20 - Analogue Output Channels on I/O Daughter Board
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Wiring Schedule # 10 - Alarm outputs on I/O Daughter Board
Cable Identity Alarm Outputs cable (Supplied by customer)
Source J3 on I/O Daughter Board Channel 3

J4 on I/O Daughter Board Channel 4
Service Alarm Outputs, (4 off): closing relay contacts (one set per channel)
Channel 3
J3, Pin 1 Customer's equipment Relay contacts 1 No-volt contacts

LOW ALARM
J3 pin 3 Customer's equipment Relay contacts 2 No-volt contacts

HIGH ALARM
J3 pin 4 Customer's equipment
Channel 4

LOW ALARM

HIGH ALARM
NOTE The relays contacts are configured ‘Normally Open’
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I/O DAUGHTER BOARD

CD-1220ALA
J5

F1 F2 F3 F4
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
C7
LK1 LK2
NORMALLY NOT LINKED

1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
J1 J2 J3 J4
ANA3 ANA4 AL3 AL4
ALARM CHANNEL 3 LOW

CONTACT PAIR

CONTACT PAIR
ALARM CHANNEL 4 LOW

CONTACT PAIR

CONTACT PAIR
Figure 3.21 – Alarm Output Channels on I/O Daughter Board
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3.5.2 RS422 to RS232 cable

The optional cable shown below (Part No. 105/12774-01) can be used to connect
the RS422 port on the interface PCB to an RS232 port on a PC.
CN1 CN2
RED 2
Rx BLACK 3
DRAIN WIRE 5
GND
BLACK
8
Tx WHITE 4
CDR/WMF-1002 To RS422 port

To PC on GaugePort
or OIU
Figure 3.22 - RS422 to RS232 Cable
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Chapter 3
3.6 Specification
GAUGEPORT
Dimensions
Height 306 mm + 26 mm large gland clearance

Width 290 mm
Length 108 mm
Note : Above values do not include cable clearance and connector
removal clearance
Weight 4.5 kg excluding connected cables
Environmental sealing IP65

NEMA 4
Enclosure Manufactured in composite material
Storage 0º C - 70 ºC
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) over the full operating temperature range
Power supply input voltage 80V a.c. to 265V a.c @ 50/60 Hz

range
Power consumed 50 Watts maximum
Inputs / Outputs EXTERNAL

(1) 9-way D-type socket on enclosure wired for both
(a) 710 Databus and
(b) RS422 connector
(c) USB connector (not functional with the TFG710 gauge)
MOTHERBOARD
(2) A. C. mains input
(3) SDU power and 710 Databus
(4) Gauge (Head power supply and signals)
(5) User Interface (710 Databus, Gating, Power supply)
(6) BCD inputs (Remote Recipe selection)
I/O BOARD
(7) Analogue Outputs, two channels: maximum load impedance
500 ohms for current outputs 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA
(8) Alarm Outputs, two channels: relay contact pairs
I/O DAUGHTER BOARD
(9) Analogue Outputs, two channels: maximum load impedance
500 ohms for current outputs 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA
PANEL INDICATOR
(11) Gauge STATUS.
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OPERATOR INTERFACE UNIT
Dimensions
Height 306 mm+ 26 mm large gland clearance

Width 290 mm
Length 95 mm
Note : Above values do not include cable clearance and connector
removal clearance
Weight 4.5 kg excluding connected cables
Environmental sealing IP65 and NEMA 4
Enclosure Manufactured in composite material
Storage 0º C – 70 ºC
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) over the full operating temperature range
Power supply input voltage 80 V a.c. to 265 V a.c @ 50/60 Hz

range
Power consumed 50 Watts maximum
Display LED backlit transmissive LCD; ¼ x VGA format Graphics Display Panel
Keyboard Touch screen soft keys, extent ¼ x VGA
Inputs / Outputs EXTERNAL

(1) 9-way D-type socket on enclosure wired for both
(a) 710 Databus and
(b) RS232 connector
(c) USB connector (not functional with the TFG710 gauge)
MOTHERBOARD
(2) A. C. mains input
(3) SDU power and 710 Databus
(4) Gauge (Head power supply and signals)
(5) User Interface (710 Databus, Gating, Power supply)
(6) BCD inputs (Remote Recipe selection)
I/O BOARD
(7) Analogue Outputs, two channels: maximum load impedance 500
ohms for current outputs 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA
I/O DAUGHTER BOARD
(9) Analogue Outputs, two channels: maximum load impedance 500
ohms for current outputs 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA
PANEL INDICATOR
(9) Gauge STATUS
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Operation of the OI
Chapter 4
CHAPTER 4
OPERATION OF THE
OPERATOR INTERFACE
CONTENTS
4.1 Introduction................................................................................................ 3
4.2 Overview.................................................................................................... 3
4.3 Pages .......................................................................................................... 5
4.3.1 Home page ................................................................................................. 5
4.3.2 Configure Measurement............................................................................. 6
4.3.3 Configure Display...................................................................................... 6
4.3.4 Gauge Interface.......................................................................................... 6
4.3.4.1 Back ...................................................................................................... 6
4.3.4.2 Sample................................................................................................... 6
4.3.4.3 Trim....................................................................................................... 6
4.3.4.4 Analogue ............................................................................................... 6
4.3.4.5 Names.................................................................................................... 6
4.3.4.6 Gauge Diagnostics ................................................................................ 7
4.4 Product Manager........................................................................................ 7
4.4.1 OI Configure .............................................................................................. 8
4.5 Configure Display...................................................................................... 9
4.5.1 Trend Frequency and Deadband explained.............................................. 12
4.5.2 Decimals .................................................................................................. 12
4.5.3 Deadband ................................................................................................. 14
4.5.4 Trend Frequency ...................................................................................... 14
4.5.5 To exit the Configure Measurement page................................................ 14
4.6 Operator Interface Configure ................................................................... 15
4.6.1 BCD ......................................................................................................... 15
4.6.2 Language.................................................................................................. 15
4.6.3 Serial link................................................................................................. 16
4.6.4 Buzzer ...................................................................................................... 17
4.6.5 Passwords................................................................................................. 17
4.6.6 To enter the Passwords page.................................................................... 18
4.6.7 To change the password settings of a function ........................................ 20
4.6.8 To change the enable status of a Password .............................................. 20
4.6.9 To change a password.............................................................................. 21
4.7 Product Manager...................................................................................... 23
4.7.1 How to create a new product.................................................................... 23
4.7.2 How to edit product settings .................................................................... 26
4.7.3 How to apply product settings to a gauge ................................................ 28
4.7.4 How to copy product settings................................................................... 29
4.7.5 How to rename a product (Edit)............................................................... 30
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4.7.6 How to delete a product ........................................................................... 32

4.7.7 To exit the Product Manager page ........................................................... 33
4.8 Gauge Interface........................................................................................ 34
4.8.1 How to take Sample measurements ......................................................... 34
4.8.2 How to adjust the Trim ............................................................................ 36
4.8.3 Manual Trim ............................................................................................ 36
4.8.4 Auto-Trim ................................................................................................ 38
4.8.5 How to set the Analogue limits................................................................ 40
4.8.6 How to edit gauge and measurement names ............................................ 42
4.8.7 How to use the Gauge Diagnostics tool ................................................... 44
4.8.7.1 To view the diagnostic information page ............................................ 44
4.8.7.2 How to carry out an Auto-Reference .................................................. 46
4.9 QWERTY KEYBOARD ......................................................................... 48
4.9.1 Entry title ................................................................................................. 49
4.9.2 Data entry line.......................................................................................... 49
4.9.3 The Data buttons...................................................................................... 49
4.9.4 Cursor and Cursor step buttons................................................................ 49
4.9.5 Delete button ............................................................................................. 50
4.9.6 OK and Cancel buttons ............................................................................ 50
4.10 NUMERICAL KEYPAD......................................................................... 51
4.10.1 Entry Title ........................................................................................... 51
4.10.2 Value entry line................................................................................... 51
4.10.3 Numerical buttons ............................................................................... 52
4.10.4 Delete buttons ..................................................................................... 52
4.10.5 Sign change button.............................................................................. 52
4.10.6 OK and Cancel buttons............................................................................. 52
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Operation of the OI
Chapter 4
4.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the operation of the Operator Interface and the Sample
Display Unit (SDU). The OI description can also be used to operate the 710 Hand
Held Interface since its operation is identical. The Calibration settings contained in
the Gauge, and the configuration of the system, may be set and edited using the
Operator Interface, see Figure 1. The Hand Held Interface is shown in Figure 2.
CD1216
Figure 1 – The Operator Interface
The units each have a touch sensitive display panel. This means that, besides
functioning as a screen to display measurements and other information, it also
functions as a keyboard for data input from the buttons and other input areas that
appear on the screen.
710 Hand Held Interface
CD-0646
Figure 2 - The Hand Held Interface
4.2 Overview
Operation of the Operator Interface (OI) is carried out via the button icons
displayed on its touch sensitive display screen.
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The Operator Interface allows the user to control one or more NDC710 measuring
gauges and display their measurements. The operation of the unit will be more
easily understood by reference to the flowchart in Figure 3 and the list of button
icons in Figure 4.
POWER UP SCREEN
4
3
2
1
HOME PAGE
CONFIGURE CONFIGURE GAUGE PRODUCT OI

MEASUREMENT DISPLAY INTERFACE MANAGER CONFIGURE
DECIMALS PASSCODE
%DEADBAND NEW CONTRAST
TREND FREQUENCY SELECT APPLY BCD
EDIT BUZZER
GAUGE COPY LANGUAGE
DELETE SERIAL LINK
CH4
CH3
CH2
CH1
NAMES GAUGE SELECT EDIT
SAMPLE TRIM ANALOGUE
DIAGNOSTICS GAUGE SETTINGS
SPAN
REFRESH TRIM
EDIT TRIM LOW GAUGE NAME
AUTOTRIM HIGH AUTOREF ALARM LO
MEASUREMENT HEIGHT SET
NAME ALARM HI
RESP.TIME
ALGORITHM
Figure 3 – Flow diagram showing the page structure and icon names used
When the unit is switched on, a power-up screen is briefly displayed with the
company logo, after which the Home Page is automatically displayed.
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Operation of the OI
Chapter 4
4.3 Pages
Access to the various functions available is via pages and the buttons and markers
contained on them.
abc
Figure 4 – The screen button icons used in the Operator Interface
4.3.1 Home page

The Home Page, shown in Figure 5 is actually four screens that may be scrolled
through by touching the left and right arrows at the top of the screen. Each of these
screens may be configured to show 1,2, 3 or 4 measurement. The measurements
may be selected from any gauge connected to the OI.
TITLE Home Page Gauge OK
LEFT SCROLL RIGHT SCROLL
Product name
MEASUREMENT 1 Measurement name MEASUREMENT 1
DETAILS
Gauge 0 name
Product name
MEASUREMENT 2
Measurement name MEASUREMENT 2
DETAILS
Gauge 1 name
BUTTON ICONS
Figure 5 – The elements of the Home Page configured to display two measurements
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4.3.2 Configure Measurement

When you touch a measurement value on the Home Page the Configure
Measurement page opens up. This page allows configuration of the trend indicator
and the setting of the number of decimal on icons: Configure Display, Gauge
Interface, Product Manager and OI Configure.
4.3.3 Configure Display

The Configure Display page controls which measurements are displayed on the
current screen of the Home Page.
4.3.4 Gauge Interface

The Gauge Interface button displays a list of all the gauges connected to the OI. By
default, the first gauge in the list will be automatically selected (highlighted), but
the user may choose another by touching it. Once the gauge required is
highlighted, the user may select one of the six buttons available at the foot of the
page: Back, Sample, Trim, Analogue, Names and Gauge Diagnostics.
4.3.4.1 Back
This button closes the currently displayed page and opens the previous page.
4.3.4.2 Sample
The Sample function enables the average gauge measurement to be computed over
either a preset or manually terminated time period. At the end of the sample, the
mean and standard deviation of all the enabled measurement channels in the gauge
are shown.
4.3.4.3 Trim
The Trim function allows the adjustment of the trim (or offset) of each
measurement within a gauge. This may be done manually, or by means of the
Auto-trim function, where a sample is taken in a similar way to that previously
described for sample and the OI then computes the trim required to give a desired
measurement.
4.3.4.4 Analogue
The Analogue function is used to set the limits for each gauge measurement
channel. These are the upper and lower values which correspond to the maximum
and minimum analogue output (e.g. 5% and 25% for 4mA and 20mA respectively).
4.3.4.5 Names
The Names function enables the user to change the default name of a gauge
(usually the serial number) to something more appropriate, such as its location in
the process (e.g. line #1 pre-drier). In a similar way the measurement names may
be altered, if required.
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Chapter 4
4.3.4.6 Gauge Diagnostics

The Gauge Diagnostics button is used to examine the diagnostic data from a gauge,
and to re-reference the gauge if any maintenance work has been needed. In
addition, if the gauge has internal height based gating, this may be set up from this
page.
4.4 Product Manager

The Product Manager is the part of the OI which controls the settings applied to the
gauges. It has three distinct activities to: (1) create new products, (2) edit existing
products and (3) apply settings to a gauge
Each gauge has settings that govern the way it measures (response time, sensitivity
etc.) and when for example the manufacturing process is changed, the gauge
settings may be altered remotely by means of the Operator Interface.
This group of settings is called a Product, and many different Products may be
stored in the memory of the OI. Figure 6 shows the way in which these settings are
stored within the Product.
Although in many cases a Product contains settings for a single gauge, a
production line may have several gauges along its length and so it is often useful to
group their settings together. To allow for this, the user may select any of the
gauges connected to the OI to be included within a Product.
When the user wishes to change gauge settings (for example when a different
specification of material is being manufactured), then a different Product is
applied. This downloads new settings from the OI memory to all gauges included
in this Product.
Products may be applied, copied, edited or deleted by means of the product
manager page. In most cases, a new Product will be very similar to an existing one.
In this case it is easiest to make a copy, and edit it as required.
There may be occasions when it is desired to generate a completely new Product
(including a different set of gauges). This can be done using the New Product
button. This allows any connected gauge to be selected for inclusion, following
which the current settings of these gauges are stored in the new Product. This may
then be edited as required.
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LIST OF PRODUCTS, NORMALLY WITH

DESCRIPTIVE NAMES STORED IN THE
OPERATOR INTERFACE
THE SELECTED PRODUCT COMPRISES

A LIST OF GAUGES WHICH CONTAIN THE
CHANNEL SETTINGS FOR THE
MEASUREMENTS NEEDED
PRODUCT 4
GAUGE #0
GAUGE #1
GAUGE #2
GAUGE 0 GAUGE 1 GAUGE 2
Channel 1 Channel 1 Channel 1

Channel 2 SPAN Channel 2
Channel 3SPAN Span Trim SPAN
ALARM LO Span Trim
SPAN
ALARM LO Alarm Lo Alarm Hi ALARM LO
Span Trim RESP.TIME Alarm Lo Alarm Hi
ALARM LO
RESP.TIME Resp.Time Algorithm RESP.TIME
Alarm Lo Alarm Hi Resp.Time Algorithm
RESP.TIME
Resp.Time Algorithm
GAUGES CAN CONTAIN UP TO FOUR MEASUREMENT CHANNELS.
Figure 6 – Structure of a Product
4.4.1 OI Configure
The OI Configure button enters the OI Configure page that allows various
hardware settings of the OI to be altered, as well as setting the language and
allowing passcode access to be managed.
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Operation of the OI
Chapter 4
Detailed Operation
4.5 Configure Display

The configure display function allows you to configure the Home Page to display
the required measurements. Any combination of up to four measurements selected
from any of the gauges connected to the Operator Interface can be configured to
appear on the page. Up to four different pages can be configured. The example
below shows two configurations, two measurements (Figure 7) and one
measurement (Figure 8). Which page is displayed is selectable using the L-arrow
and R-arrow buttons on the Home Page. The configurations may be edited or
deleted as required.
Home Page Gauge OK Home Page Gauge OK
Product name Product name

Measurement name
Gauge name
Product name
Measurement name
Gauge name Measurement name
Gauge name
Figure 7 – Two measurement configuration Figure 8 – One measurement configuration
Note. Some settings may be password protected and will need a password to be
entered. In these cases the QWERTY keyboard will be displayed for you to enter a
valid password (see Figure 31).
You can configure a Home Page in various ways: (1) editing (overwriting) an
existing configuration, or (2) erasing the configuration of the selected page and
entering a new setup, or (3) creating the configuration on a currently blank (non-
configured) page.
You can select the page to display by using the arrow buttons (L and R). The
action is cyclic. The right button can be considered to cycle through the pages in a
clockwise direction while the left arrow will cycle in a counter-clockwise direction,
see Figure 9.
6. Touch the L-arrow or R-arrow button to step to the next configuration. The next
configuration is displayed.
7. Continue until you reach the required configuration (blank in this example).
8. Touch the Configure Display button.
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9. Touch the name of the gauge that contains a measurement you wish to view.
The selected gauge name will be highlighted. The touch action has a toggle
action. Touch again to de-select the gauge.
10. Touch the name(s) of the measurements to be displayed from the list on the
right of the display. This has a toggle action. Touch again to de-select the
measurement.
Repeat the above two steps for other measurements, in other gauges.
11. Touch the OK button.
12. The Home Page is displayed and contains the names and values of each
measurement just setup
Repeat the steps above to configure other pages. The maximum number of pages
that can be configured for recall is four. Select the currently required Home Page
configuration using the L- and R-arrow buttons.
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Operation of the OI
Chapter 4
Home Page Gauge OK Configure Display Gauge OK

1 5
Gauge 0: pre-dryer PE
Product name
Measurement name Gauge 1: post-dryer a
EVOH
Gauge name
Gauge 2: exit
b
Product name PA
Measurement name
Gauge name
Home Page Gauge OK Configure Display Gauge OK

2 6
Gauge 0: pre-dryer PE
Product name
Gauge 1: post-dryer
EVOH
Gauge 2: exit
Measurement name
Gauge name

3 7
Product name
PE
pre-dryer
Product name
EVOH
pre-dryer
Configure Display Gauge OK

4
Gauge 0: pre-dryer
Gauge 1: post-dryer
Gauge 2: exit
Figure 9 – The Configure Display page – changing settings
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The Configure Measurement function provides the means by which you can view
and set:
• The number of decimal places used to display the measurement.
• The Deadband.
• The Trend Frequency.
4.5.1 Trend Frequency and Deadband explained

When the Trend indicator is displayed on the screen, this indicates the detection of
a long-term trend in the process-variable being measured. If the indicator were
shown for a prolonged period of time in one direction, this would be a good
indication that the process is out of control.
The Trend Frequency function compares the average of all the measurements made
by the gauge over a period of time equal to the Trend Frequency, with a previously
calculated average. The Deadband value entered by the user sets the deviation
between the two averages that is allowed without causing the trend indicator to be
displayed.
For example, if the Trend Frequency is set to 5 seconds and the Deadband is set to
20%. The average of all the measurements made over two consecutive periods of 5
seconds each would be calculated and compared. If the second average deviates by
more than 20% from the first average, then the Trend indicator will be displayed
and indicate the direction of the trend.
To check or view the measurement configuration (see Figure 10):
1. Touch the measurement value on the Home Page. The Configure
Measurement page is displayed.
2. It contains the product name, gauge name and measurement name of the
selected measurement at the top of the page and the current values for
Decimals, Deadband and Trend Frequency. The values for these items are
underlined.
4.5.2 Decimals
The number of decimals used to display the measurement is the underlined number
alongside the Decimals label.
To change the number of decimal places used for this measurement:
3. Touch the current decimals number. The touch action is cyclic.
The value can be set to 0,1,2 or 3.
Repeatedly touch the number until it changes to the number required.
4. Shows the new decimals setting (=3) for the adhesive measurement.
Touch the OK button to accept the change.
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1 6

PE PE
pre-dryer pre-dryer

EVOH EVOH
pre-dryer pre-dryer
Configure Measurement Gauge OK Configure Measurement Gauge OK

2 7
Product: Product name Product: Product name
Gauge: pre-dryer Gauge: pre-dryer
Measurement: EVOH [channel 2] Measurement: EVOH [channel 2]
Decimals: 2 Decimals: 3
Deadband: 100 % Deadband: 100 %
Trend Frequency: 0 Trend Frequency: 0
Configure Measurement Gauge OK Deadband Gauge OK

3 8
Product: Product name 50
Gauge: pre-dryer
Measurement: EVOH [channel 2] 7 8 9
Decimals: 2 4 5 6
Deadband: 100 %
1 2 3
Trend Frequency: 0
0 . +/-
a
b
Configure Measurement Gauge OK Configure Measurement Gauge OK
4 9
Product: Product name Product: Product name
Measurement: EVOH [channel 2] Measurement: EVOH [channel 2]
Decimals: 3 Decimals: 3
Deadband: 100 % Deadband: 50 %
Trend Frequency: 0 Trend Frequency: 0

5 10

PE PE
pre-dryer pre-dryer

EVOH EVOH
pre-dryer pre-dryer
Figure 10 – The Configure Measurement page – changing settings
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5. The Home Page is displayed and shows the adhesive measurement displayed
now using three decimal places.
4.5.3 Deadband
The currently set Deadband value is displayed alongside the Deadband label. To
change the value:
6. Touch the measurement value of the measurement to be edited.
7. Touch the current Deadband value.
8. The numeric keypad is displayed.
Enter the value as a percentage for the Deadband now required.
Touch the OK button.
9. The Configure Measurement page is re-displayed with the new Deadband
value inserted.
Touch the OK button to accept the changes.
10. The Home Page is displayed.
4.5.4 Trend Frequency

The currently set trend frequency value is displayed alongside the Trend Frequency
label. This procedure is not illustrated in Figure 10. Refer to Deadband above for a
similar procedure.
To change the value, carry out the following:
6. Touch the current Trend Frequency value.
7. The numeric keypad is displayed.
8. Enter the value for the Trend Frequency in seconds.
9. Touch the OK button.
10. The Configure Measurement page is re-displayed with the new Trend
Frequency value inserted.
4.5.5 To exit the Configure Measurement page

1. Touch the OK button to exit the Configure Measurement page with all
changes, or,
2. Touch the Cancel button to exit without making any changes.
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4.6 Operator Interface Configure

The OI Configure function allows you to view and configure the various Operator
Interface settings listed below.
• BCD
• Language
• Serial link
• Buzzer
• Password (centre button on page)
To enter the Configure page (see Figure 11):
1. Touch the OI Configure button.
2. The OI Configure page is displayed.
4.6.1 BCD
NOTE. The BCD function is not fitted as standard. When it is ordered and fitted,
the operation of this feature will be described in a separate user guide.
The BCD function is the Binary Coded Decimal Input function. It can be set to On
or Off. When set to on it enables the BCD Input port on the I/O Board in the
Operator Interface.
This user input is a seven-bit wide digital input. The numerical value of the input
fed to this port when enabled allows products to be selected using an external
source. When BCD is set off, the input is disabled.
The setting of the BCD function appears underlined alongside the BCD label.
To change the setting:
1. Touch the BCD setting. This has a toggle action.
2. The possible settings are On and Off. Touch until the setting is as required.
4.6.2 Language
The Language function allows the operator to select the on-screen display language
used to display the text appearing on the OI screen.
The languages installed in the OI will vary according to what was ordered. The
currently selected language appears underlined alongside the Language label.
To change the language to another (if available):
1. Touch the Language setting to display the next language installed.
2. The selected language name will be displayed in place of the previous name. If
only one language has been installed it will remain unchanged. Repeatedly
touch the Language setting until the required language is displayed.
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Home Page Gauge OK Configure Gauge OK

1 4
Version: OI III 0.9.8.1.3 SL2
Product name BCD: Off
PE
pre-dryer Language: English
Serial link: Gauge

Product name
EVOH Buzzer: Off
pre-dryer
Configure Gauge OK Configurer Capteur OK

2 5
Version: OI III 0.9.8.1.3 SL2 Version: OI III 0.9.8.1.3 SL2
BCD: Off BCD: Off
Language: English Lange: Franç ais
Serial link: Gauge Connexion série: Capteur
Buzzer: Off Alarme: Off
Configure Gauge OK Page d’accueil Capteur OK

3 6
Version: OI III 0.9.8.1.3 SL2
Produit-01
BCD: On
PE
Language: English pre-dryer
Serial link: Operator Interface

Produit-01
Buzzer: On EVOH
pre-dryer
Figure 11 – The OI Configure page – changing settings
When another language name is available and is selected, all text on the page
appears immediately in this language. This change will be stored when the OI
next powers up, it will be in this language.
Note. The language used to display data on the SDU is factory set to the language
chosen by the customer at the time of ordering.
4.6.3 Serial link

The serial link function allows the operator to set the status of the serial connectors
(9-pin D-type and USB) on the Operator Interface.
The current setting of the Serial Link function is underlined alongside the Serial
Link label. There are two settings to choose from: (1) Gauge and (2) Operator
Interface.
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The OI may be set to allow a PC for example, which is connected to one of the
serial ports on the OI, to communicate directly with (1) the Gauge or (2) the
Operator Interface. If GaugeTools were running on the PC for example, you would
set the Serial Link to Gauge.
When you are running the Panel Transfer software, for panel support services, you
would set Serial Link to Operator Interface. The operation of the Panel Transfer
software is described in a separate user guide.
1. Touch the Serial Link setting. This has a toggle action.
2. Repeatedly touch the current setting until the required setting is displayed.
4.6.4 Buzzer
The current setting of the Buzzer function is underlined alongside the Buzzer label.
This function generates an audible beep each time an on-screen button is received.
This serves to acknowledge a successful button input.
1. Touch the Buzzer setting. This has a toggle action.
2. The possible settings are On and Off. Touch until the setting is as required.
4.6.5 Passwords
The Passwords feature allows settings in the OI to be protected. Nominated
settings may only be accessed if a valid password is entered when asked for. In this
way only personnel who have been given the password may access a protected
setting in order to make changes.
In this system there are two levels of password and thus two passwords, Password
one and Password two. The passwords may each contain up to 20 characters
selected from any character available on the qwerty keypad presented for password
entry and so may be a combination of capital letters, lowercase letters, numbers,
symbols and spaces.
Table 1 shows the list of functions that may be password-protected. In this
example, the group of personnel given Password one only have access to a
selection of the functions whereas those with Password two have access to all
functions. Those with Password one may be line operators and those with
Password two could be the process engineers for example.
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Table 1 - List of protected functions
Password
Function One Two
Password no yes
Configure OI no yes
Gauge Interface yes yes
Trim yes yes
Auto-Trim yes yes
Product Manager yes yes
Edit Product no yes
Analogue Outputs no yes
Diagnostics no yes
BCD Input no yes
Auto-Reference no yes
Configure Display yes yes
Height Set yes yes
Edit Names yes yes
Configure Measurement yes yes
You can enter the Password page to view or make changes if in the example above
you are the holder of Password two.
4.6.6 To enter the Passwords page

Starting from the Home Page.
1. Touch the Configure button.
The Configure page is displayed.
2. Touch the Password button along the bottom of the Configure page.
The qwerty keyboard is displayed.
3. Enter your password and touch the OK button.
4. If the entered password is valid, the Password page is displayed.
This page shows five items that can be set: (1) Function (2) Password one enable
(3) Password two enable (4) Password one and (5) Password two. The settings are
underlined alongside the labels of these items.
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H om e P ag e G au ge O K Enter Password Gauge OK

1 3
5678
P ro d uc t na me
Me a su re me nt n am e
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
G au ge 0 na me (pre -d rye r) Q W E R T Y U I O P
P ro d uc t na me A S D F G H J K L
Me a su re me nt n am e
G au ge 1 na me (po s t-d ry e r)
Z X C V B N M
Delete CAPS
Configure Gauge OK Passwords Gauge OK

2 4
Version: OI III 0.9.8.1.3 SL2 Function: Password
BCD: Off
Password one enabled: No
Language: English
Password two enabled: Yes
Serial link: Gauge
Buzzer: Off
Password one: 1234
Password two: 5678
Figure 12 – Opening a protected Password page
A horizontal line divides the Passwords page. The items below the line show the
current passwords. These are the same for all functions and can be changed as
described below. Above the line are the Password enable settings for the function
name displayed.
The example in Figure 12 shows that the Password page has Password one not
enabled and Password two enabled. This means that the Password page is not
accessible by holders of Password one, but is by holders of Password two.
The enable status of Password one and Password two can be set for each of the
protected functions in the OI. See Table1 for the list of functions that can be
protected. Table 2 summarises the password rules.
Table 2 Password rules
Password 1 Password 2 Access by Access by

enable enable Password 1 Password 2
Yes Yes yes yes
Yes No yes no
No Yes no yes
No No yes yes
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4.6.7 To change the password settings of a function

This example, illustrated in Figure 13 shows how to display and change the
settings of the Configure function. This is the next function after the Password
function.
Navigate to the Passwords page as described in Figure 12.
1. Touch the Function setting (currently this is set to Password)
2. The Function setting steps to the next function: Configure.
The password enable settings for the Configure function are displayed. Touch
the Password one enabled setting.
3. This option changes to Yes.
4. Carry out any further changes required. To accept the changes and exit to the
Home Page, touch the OK button.
Passwords Gauge OK Passwords Gauge OK

1 3
Function: Password Function: Configure
Password one enabled: No Password one enabled: Yes
Password two enabled: Yes Password two enabled: Yes
Password one: 1234 Password one: 1234
Password two: 5678 Password two: 5678
Passwords Gauge OK
2
Function: Configure
Password one: 1234
Password two: 5678
Figure 13 – To change the Configure function Password enable status
4.6.8 To change the enable status of a Password

In this example consider the starting point to be the Password page in step 5 of
Figure 13 with the chosen function selected. See Figure 14.
1. Touch the Password one enable or Password two enable setting for the
Configure function. The enable setting has a toggle action. The options are No
and Yes. Set Password one enable as required.
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2. Observe the new setting.

3. Repeat for Password two as required (not illustrated).

1 2
Function: Configure Function: Configure
Password one enabled: Yes Password one enabled: No
Figure 14 Changing the password enable status
4.6.9 To change a password

The passwords apply to all functions and may be changed with any of the functions
displayed, see Figure 15.
1 3
Function: Password Function: Configure
Password one enabled: No Password one enabled: Yes
Passwords Gauge OK
2
Function: Configure
Password one: 1234
Password two: 5678
Figure 15 - Changing a password
1. Touch the password displayed for the password level you want to change
(Password 2 in this example).
2. The qwerty keyboard is displayed. Enter the new password for Password two.
(e.g. 5 6 7 8). Touch the OK button.
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3. The Passwords page is now displayed with the new password just entered.
The following steps are not illustrated in Figure 15.
4. Repeat from step 1 above to change again or change the other password.
5. Touch the OK button to exit the Passwords page with the new passwords, or
touch the Cancel button to cancel any changes made on the Passwords page
and exit with the previous passwords and settings still current.
6. Touch the Back button to return to the Home Page.
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4.7 Product Manager

A product is defined by the values of a collection of settings: span, trim, algorithm,
response time and tolerance limits. The settings that govern the way a gauge
measures may be in a single gauge or in multiple gauges connected to the OI.
Please refer to the product structure schematic in Figure 6. The settings are stored
in the OI and can be applied to a gauge or gauges when required.
The product manager function allows you to:
• Create a product
• Edit a product
• Copy a product
• Delete a product
• Apply settings to a gauge
4.7.1 How to create a new product

The method you use to create a product will depend to some extent on the values of
the settings in the product and whether any similar products already exist that
could be copied or edited during its creation, or simply because of your preference
for one method.
To create a new product starting at the Home Page, carry out the following with
reference to Figure 16 and Figure 17:
1. Touch the Product Manager button.
2. The Product Manager page opens up and displays any existing products.
Touch the New button.
3. A list of all gauges found on the 710 databus is displayed.
(a) and (b) Touch each gauge in the list that you wish to include in measuring
the product. Each gauge name selected will be highlighted. To deselect an
included gauge touch the name again to remove the highlight.
(c) Touch the OK button to accept the selections.
4. This causes the settings from all gauges selected to be read into the Operator
Interface. During this time ‘Reading Settings’ is displayed on the Select
Gauges page.
5. The Product Manager page is again displayed and now contains an additional
product named by the system in this case as New Product4.
(a) Touch this name to highlight it and then (b) Touch the Edit button.
6. The Select Gauge page is displayed, and shows the gauges selected in step 3.
Touch the name of the product - New Product 4 in this example.
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H om e Pa g e G au g e O K Select Gauges Gauge OK

1 4
Name: New Product 4
12.09
Please wait ...
Reading Settings
28.94
Product Manager Gauge OK Gauge OK

2 5
Select Gauges Gauge OK S e le c t G a u ge G a ug e OK

3 6
Name: New Product 4 Name: New Product 4
Gauge 0 pre-dryer Gauge 0 pre-dryer a
Gauge 1: post dryer Gauge 2: exit

a
Gauge 2: exit
c b
Figure 16 – Creating a new product definition (sheet 1 of 2)
7. A qwerty-type keyboard is displayed with this product name in the data entry
line.
(a) Use the keyboard to enter the new product name – Multifilm-01 in this
example. (b) When complete touch the OK button.
8. The Select Gauge page is again displayed which now shows the product name
as Multifilm-01. Touch a gauge name.
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Edit product name Gauge OK Edit Settings Gauge OK

7 11
Multifilm-01 Gauge: exit (Address: 2)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3
Q W
a E R T Y U I O P
Name: EVOH
a b
A S D F G H J K L Span: 1.00 Trim: 5.00
Z X C V B N M Alarm Low: 0.00 Alarm High: 50.00
Resp.Time: 1.00 s Algorithm: 6
Delete CAPS
b c
Select Gauge Gauge OK S ele ct Ga u ge G au ge OK

8 12
Name Multifilm-01 Name M u lt ifil m -0 1
G a u ge 0 pre -d ry er G au ge 0 pre -dry er
G a u ge 2 : e x it G au ge 2: ex it
Edit Settings Gauge OK Product Manager Gauge OK

9 13
Gauge: pre-dryer (Address: 0)
1 Product 1 name
1 2 3
Name : PE
a b
Span: 1.00 Trim: 5.00
Alarm Low: 0.00 Alarm High: 50.00
Select Gauge Gauge OK H om e P ag e G au ge OK

10 14
Name Multifilm-01
P ro d uc t n a me
Gauge 0 pre-dryer
Me a su rem e nt na m e
Gauge 2: exit G au ge 0 n a me (pre -d rye r)
P ro d uc t n a me
Me a su rem e nt na m e
G au ge 1 n a me (po st-d ry e r)
Figure 17 - Creating a new product definition (sheet 2 of 2)
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9. The Edit Settings page is displayed for the selected gauge in the new product.
(a),(b) and (c) Edit the settings for each available channel as required.
(d) When complete touch the OK button.
10. 11. & 12. The Select Gauge page is displayed. Repeat from step 8 until all
gauges in the list have been edited. Touch the OK button to accept the settings.
13. The Product Manager page is displayed. Touch Back to leave the Product
Manager page.
14. The Home Page is displayed.
An alternative method is to copy (see following pages) an existing product that has
settings and gauges similar to those required for the new product, and then edit
these settings as required.
4.7.2 How to edit product settings

To edit an existing product starting at the Home Page, carry out the following with
reference to Figure 18:
2. The page opens up and displays existing products. Touch (a) the product name
and then (b) the Edit button.
3. The Select Gauge page is displayed. The product is measured by the gauges
appearing on this page. Touch the gauge to be edited.
4. The Edit Settings page is displayed for the selected gauge.
Touch the first setting to be changed. In this example this is the Alarm high
setting, currently set to 50.
5. The numerical keypad is displayed. (a) Enter the new value for the Alarm high
setting and then (b) touch the OK button.
6. The Edit Settings page is displayed with the new value inserted. Repeat steps 4
and 5 for all other settings to be changed and then touch the OK button.
7. The Select Gauge page is displayed. (a) Select the next gauge and then repeat
from step 4 until the settings of all gauges in the list have been edited as
required. (b) When all gauges of the product have been changed as required,
touch the OK button to accept the settings and exit page.
8. The Product Manager page is displayed. Touch Back button to exit and
display the Home Page.
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Ho m e P a ge G a u ge O K Alarm High Gauge OK

1 5
45.00
12.09 7 8 9
4 5 6
28.94 1 2 3
0 . +/-
a
Product Manager Gauge OK

2 6
Select Gauges Gauge OK

3
Name: Product 1 name
Gauge 0 pre-dryer
Gauge 1: post dryer
Edit Settings Gauge OK Product Manager Gauge OK

4 8
Gauge: pre-dryer (Address: 0)
1 2 3
Name : PE
Span: 1.00 Trim: 5.00
Alarm Low: 0.00 Alarm High: 50.00
Figure 18 – Editing a product
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4.7.3 How to apply product settings to a gauge

To apply the settings of a product to a gauge carry out the following with reference
to Figure 19. Starting from the Home Page.
2. The Product Manager page is displayed.
(a) Touch the product name in the list displayed for the product settings you
wish to apply to a gauge – Canstock-01 (Gauge 0 and Gauge 2). (b) Touch the
Apply button.
3. Update gauge setting is displayed in the Apply Product definition box on the
Product Manager page and awaits your reply.
Touch the OK button to proceed.
- or touch the Cancel button to return to the previous page.
4. The Home Page is displayed. Note that the product name just applied is
displayed and the measurements are for this product.
H om e Pa g e G au g e OK Product Manager Gauge OK

1 3
Multifilm-01
12.09
Apply Product definition
U pd at e g au g e s e t t in g
28.94
Product Manager Gauge OK H om e Pa g e G au g e OK

2 4
16.52
a
8.87
Figure 19 – Applying a product
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4.7.4 How to copy product settings

When you need to create a new product, in some instances it could be easier to
select an existing similar product that is stored in the OI, copy this, and then carry
out minimal editing of the copy. The Copy function has been provided for such
eventualities.
To copy a product, carry out the following procedure with reference to Figure 20.
(a) Touch the product name in the list displayed of the product you wish to
copy. (b) Touch the Copy button.
3. ‘Copying ...’ is briefly displayed.
4. A copy of the selected product is added to the product list. The name of the
copied product is the same name as the copied product preceded by ‘Copy:’ .
For example, when the product named Multifilm-01 is copied, the new name
will be Copy: Multifilm-01.
H om e P a g e G a u ge O K Product Manager Gauge OK

1 3
12.09
P le as e Wa it
C o p y in g . . .
28.94
Product Manager Gauge OK Product Manager Gauge OK

2 4
Figure 20 – Copying a product
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This naming rule also applies to a copy of the copy. The next generation copy will
be named Copy: Copy: Multifilm-01. Products may be renamed to more
manageable and meaningful names as described next.
4.7.5 How to rename a product (Edit)

You may wish to rename a product from time to time, especially an automatically
named copied product. To rename a product carry out the following procedure with
reference to Figure 21.
H om e P a g e Ga u g e O K
1
12.09 a
28.94
Product Manager Gauge OK Select Gauges Gauge OK

2 5
Name: Multifilm -02
Gauge 0 pre-dryer
Gauge 2: exit

a
Select Gauges Gauge OK Product Manager Gauge OK

3 6
Name: Copy: Multifilm-01
Gauge 0 pre-dryer
Gauge 2: exit
Figure 21 – Renaming a product
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(a) Touch the product in the list to be renamed. The name becomes
highlighted. (b) Touch the Edit button.
3. The Select Gauge page is displayed. On this page near the top is the name of
the product (underlined) selected on the previous screen page. Touch the name
of the product.
4. The qwerty keyboard is displayed with the product name in its entry line.
(a) Modify or type in the name you wish to call the product and then (b) touch
the OK button.
5. The Select Gauge page is displayed and shows the new product name on it.
Touch the OK button to accept the name change.
6. The Product Manager page is displayed. The new name appears in the list.
Touch the Back button to exit to the Home Page (not illustrated).
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4.7.6 How to delete a product

When you no longer want to use a product stored in the OI, you can remove it
permanently using the Delete function.
To permanently delete a product, carry out the following procedure with reference
to Figure 22.
The Product Manager page is displayed.
2. (a) Touch the name of the product you wish to delete. The product name is
highlighted. (b) Touch the Delete button.
H o me P ag e G a ug e OK Product Manager Gauge OK

1 4
Product X
12.09
Delete Product
28.94
Product Manager Gauge OK Product Manager Gauge OK

2 5
Product Manager Gauge OK

3
Product X
Delete Product
Ar e yo u s u r e?
Figure 22 - Deleting a product
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3. ‘Are you sure?’ is displayed and awaits your reply. Touch the OK button to
permanently remove the product from memory.
4. ‘Deleting Record’ is displayed.
5. The product name is no longer in the list of products now displayed on the
Product Manager page.
Note. If at stage 4 you touched Cancel instead, the product would remain in
memory and still be in the list of products on the Product Manager page.
Touch the Back button to exit the Product Manager page and return to the
Home Page.
Note. If you delete a product that is called up on a Configured Display page,
'Product not set' will appear in place of the deleted product name.
4.7.7 To exit the Product Manager page

Touch the Back button to close the current page and return to the Home Page.
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4.8 Gauge Interface

The Gauge Interface button displays the Gauge Interface page, which lists all the
gauges connected to the OI. By default, the first gauge in the list will be
automatically selected (highlighted), but the user may choose another by touching
it. Once the gauge required is highlighted, the user may select one of the six
buttons available at the foot of the page:
• Back (Exit page),
• Sample
• Trim,
• Analogue
• Names
• Gauge Diagnostics
4.8.1 How to take Sample measurements

The Sample function enables the average gauge measurement to be computed over
a specified time period. At the end of the period the mean and standard deviation of
the measurement channels in the gauge are displayed.
To take a sample measurement carry out the following with reference to Figure 23
and Figure 24.
1. Touch the Gauge Interface button.
2. The Gauge Interface page displays a list of connected gauges.
(a) Touch the gauge name to be used to sample the product.
(b) Touch the Sample button.
3. 'Reading Settings' is displayed momentarily.
4. The Sample page is displayed. Touch the Sample Time value.
5. A numeric keypad is displayed.
(a) Enter the required sample time (typically 10 to 20 seconds).
(b) Touch the OK button.
Note that you can set sampling to start after a delay. This will give the
operator time to move to the sampling position after touching the Start button
on the OI.
6. If required, touch the Delay Time value.
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Home Page Gauge OK Sample Gauge OK

1 4
Gauge: pre-dryer
Product name Sample Time: 0 s Delay Time: 0 s
Measurement name
Channel Reading Average S.D.
Gauge 0 name
PE 44.98 0.000 0.000
EVOH 18.66 0.000 0.000
Product name
Measurement name
Gauge 1 name
Gauge Interface Gauge OK Sample Time Gauge OK

2 5
1 Gauge 0: Gauge 0 name 15.00
2 Gauge 1: Gauge 1 name
a 7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
0 . +/-
a
b b
Gauge Interface Gauge OK Sample Gauge OK
3 6
Gauge: pre-dryer
Sample Time: 15 s Delay Time: 0 s
Please wait ...
Channel Reading Average S.D.
PE 44.98 0.000 0.000
EVOH 18.55 0.000 0.000
Figure 23 – Taking a Sample measurement (sheet 1)
7. A numeric keypad is displayed. (a) Enter the required delay time in seconds.
8. When the production process is stable and the constituents to be calibrated are
approximately at the target levels, touch the Start button to start sampling.
9. If a delay is set (as shown), ‘Delay Time’ will be displayed and the delay time
will start to count down to 0.
10. 'Initialising' is displayed and then 'Sample Time'. The elapsed sampling time
is displayed until completion of the set sampling time.
Throughout the sample period collect the product from the process line.
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The sampling terminates after the set time, or it may be terminated early by
touching the Stop button, whereupon the averages and standard deviations of
the measurements are displayed.
Delay Time Gauge OK Sample Gauge OK

7 9
30.00 Gauge: pre-dryer
Sample Time: 15 s Delay Time: 30 s
7 8 9 Channel Reading Average S.D.
PE 44.98 0.000 0.000
4 5 6 EVOH 18.55 0.000 0.000
1 2 3
0 . +/-
a
b
Sample Gauge OK Sample Gauge OK
8 10
Sample Time: 15 s Delay Time: 30 s Sample Time: 15 s Delay Time: 30 s
Channel Reading Average S.D. Channel Reading Average S.D.

PE 44.98 0.000 0.000 PE 44.98 45.297 0.017
EVOH 18.55 0.000 0.000 EVOH 18.55 19.245 0.001
Figure 24 – Taking a Sample measurement (sheet 2)
11. Record the displayed values so they may be used with the laboratory
determined values for analysis purposes. (Not illustrated).
4.8.2 How to adjust the Trim

The Trim function allows the adjustment of the trim (or offset) of each
measurement within a gauge. This may be done manually or by means of the Auto-
trim function.
Note. Changes made to the Trim setting during use of the Manual or Auto
functions, automatically update the Product. The changes can be undone by using
the Cancel button during the procedure.
4.8.3 Manual Trim

To trim a measurement manually, carry out the following procedure with reference
to Figure 25.
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2. The Gauge Interface page displays and lists the connected gauges.
(a) Touch the name of the gauge for which the measurements are to be
trimmed. The selected gauge is highlighted. (b) Touch the Trim button.
3. The screen briefly displays Reading settings (not illustrated) and then displays
the Trim page. This shows the calibration Trim value(s)currently being used
by the gauge for the selected measurement channels in the gauge. Touch the
Trim value of the required measurement.
4. A numeric keypad is displayed for the value to be entered.(a) Use the keypad
to enter the new Trim value.(b) When completed, touch the OK button.
5. The message Updating Trim is displayed and then the Trim page. This page
now contains the trim value just entered.
Home Page Gauge OK Enter Trim Gauge OK

1 4
3.8
Multifilm-01
PE 7 8 9
pre-dryer
a
4 5 6
Multifilm-01
EVOH 1 2 3
pre-dryer
0 . +/-
b
Gauge Interface Gauge OK Trim Gauge OK
2 5
1 Gauge 0: pre-dryer
2 Gauge 1: post-dryer Please wait ...

a
Trim Gauge OK Trim Gauge OK

3 6
Product: Multifilm-01 Product: Multifilm-01
Channel Reading Trim Channel Reading Trim
PE 46.16 -5.95 PE 44.01 3.80
EVOH 28.94 -1.31 EVOH 39.93 -1.31
Figure 25 – Carrying out the Trim procedure
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6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other measurement channels in the gauge as
required. Touch the OK button to accept the value(s).
If you do not wish to retain the new Trim values then touch the Cancel button
instead. Reverting Trim will be displayed briefly as the previous Trim values
are reinstated.
7. The Gauge Interface page is displayed. (Not illustrated).
Repeat steps 2 - 5 for other gauges in the list as required.
Touch the Back button to leave the Gauge Interface page and return to the
Home Page.
4.8.4 Auto-Trim
Essentially Auto-Trim is an automatic version of the manual method described
above. The gauge computes an average measurement during a time period set by
the operator, and uses this with the expected average value to calculate a new trim
value and automatically apply this to the measurement.
To complete the procedure you will need to know the measurement value at the
product sample point. This must be typed in during the procedure.
To Auto-Trim a measurement, carry out the following procedure with reference to
Figure 26.
2. The Gauge Interface page is displayed and lists the gauges connected to the
OI. (a) Touch the name of the gauge in the list that you wish to trim using
Auto-Trim. The selected gauge name will be highlighted.
(b) Touch the Trim button.
3. The Trim page is displayed. Note that the Auto-Trim button is currently
disabled.
(a) Touch the channel name to be trimmed. The Auto-Trim button is now
enabled. (b) Touch the Auto-Trim button.
4. The Auto-Trim page is displayed. If required, the Sample Time may be altered
in a similar way to that described in the 'Taking a Sample' procedure (see page
4-34).
Touch the Auto-Trim value.
5. A numeric keypad is displayed.
(a) Enter the measurement value the gauge should be reading. This is the value
known at the point where the measurement is being made.
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Home Page Gauge OK Autotrim Target Value Gauge OK

1 5
44 .9
Multifilm-01
PE 7 8 9
pre-dryer
4 5 6a
Multifilm-01
EVOH 1 2 3
pre-dryer
0 . +/-
b
Gauge Interface Gauge OK Auto-Trim Gauge OK
2 6
1 Gauge 0: pre-dryer Gauge: pre-dryer
Channel: PE
2 Gauge 1: post-dryer Product: Multifilm-01
a
Sample time: 10 s
Autotrim Target Value: 44.90
Trim Gauge OK Auto-Trim Gauge OK

3 7
Gauge: pre-dryer
Gauge: pre-dryer
Product: Multifilm-01
Please wait ...
Channel Reading Trim
PE 40.43 3.80
EVOH 35.34 -1.31
a
Auto-Trim Gauge OK Trim Gauge OK

4 8
Channel: PE Product: Multifilm-01
Channel Reading Trim
Sample time: 10 s
PE 44.92 8.18
Autotrim Target Value: 0.00
EVOH 35.34 -1.31

Figure 26 – Carrying out the Auto-trim function
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6. The Auto-Trim page is re-displayed with the Target value at the value just
entered. Touch the Start button to start the sampling period.
As sampling takes place, a progress bar is displayed that advances while
sampling is being carried out.
7. After this completes, the message ‘Setting Trim’ is displayed briefly.
8. The Trim page is then displayed. The newly computed measurement value is
displayed in the Reading column and should be close to the entered target
value. The trim value calculated to achieve this is displayed in the Trim
column. Repeat steps 3 - 8 for other channels in the gauge as required.
When finished, touch the OK button to permanently update the Trim value(s).
If you do not wish to retain the new Trim values then touch the Cancel button
instead. Reverting Trim will be displayed briefly as the previous Trim values
are reinstated.
9. The Gauge Interface page is displayed. Touch the Back button to leave the
Gauge Interface page. (Not illustrated).
10. The Home Page is displayed. Any newly trimmed measurements displayed
will be calculated using the updated Trim value(s). (Not illustrated).
4.8.5 How to set the Analogue limits

The analogue data output is a 4 to 20 mA current output where the value of the
current (mA) is directly and linearly proportional to the value of the gauge
measurement. The following example shows how to set a channel measurement
value (Analogue Low) to be represented by the 4 mA output and the measurement
value (Analogue High) to be represented by the 20 mA output in Gauge 0.
To set the Analogue Limits, carry out the following procedure with reference to
Figure 27.
Starting at the Home Page.
2. The Gauge Interface page is displayed.
(a) Touch the gauge name of the gauge to be configured. The gauge name is
highlighted.(b) Touch the Analogue button.
3. The Analogue Outputs page is displayed. Touch the Low value of the channel
measurement to be amended.
4. A numeric keypad is displayed for data entry.
(a) Use the keypad to enter the measurement value to correspond with the 4
mA output. The entered value appears on the data entry line as it is typed in.
(b) When complete, touch the OK button.
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Home Page Gauge OK Analogue Outputs Gauge OK

1 5
Gauge: pre-dryer
Product 2 name
12.09
Channel Low High
Measurement name
PE 0.00 100.00
Gauge 0 name
EVOH 5 .00 100.00
28.94
Product 2 name
Measurement name
Gauge 1 name
Gauge Interface Gauge OK High Analogue Limit Gauge OK

2 6
Gauge 0: pre-dryer
12.00
Gauge 1: post-dryer
a 7 8 9
Gauge 2: exit
4 5 6
1 2 3
0 . +/-
a
b
b
Analogue Outputs Gauge OK Analogue Outputs Gauge OK

3 7
Channel Low High Channel Low High
PE 0.00 100.00 PE 0.00 100.00
EVOH 0.00 100.00 EVOH 5.00 12.00
Low Analogue Limit Gauge OK Gauge Interface Gauge OK

4 8
5.00
Gauge 0: pre-dryer
7 8 9 Gauge 1: post-dryer
Gauge 2: exit
4 5 6
1 2 3
0 . +/-
a
Figure 27 – Changing the Analogue Limit settings
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5. The Analogue Outputs page is displayed with the amended Low value. Now
touch the High value.
6. The numeric keypad is again displayed.
(a) Use the keypad to enter the measurement value to correspond with the 20
mA output.
(b) When complete touch the OK button.
7. The Analogue Outputs page is displayed which now contains the Low and
High analogue values just amended. Repeat steps 3 - 6 for other measurements
as required. Touch the OK button to accept the changes.
If you do not wish to retain the new Analogue values, then touch the Cancel
button instead. The previous settings will be reinstated.
8. The Gauge Interface page is displayed. Repeat steps 2 - 7 for measurement
channels in other gauges as required.
Touch the Back button to leave the Gauge Interface page and return to the
Home Page.
4.8.6 How to edit gauge and measurement names

The Names function enables the user to change the default name of a gauge
(usually the serial number such as WO23456) to something more appropriate, such
as its location in the process (e.g. line #1 pre-dryer).
In a similar way the measurement names may also be altered. There are up to four
entities in the gauge called channels. These are designated channel 1 to channel 4.
The delivery configuration of the gauge has assigned each measurement to be
made to a channel number. The operator can change the name of the measurement
as described below. The example given below describes the measurement PA
being renamed to PA-05, and the gauge name WO23456 to pre-dryer.
Set the Operator Interface to the Home Page and then carry out the following
procedure with reference to Figure 28:
(a) Touch the gauge name of the gauge making the measurements to be
named. The gauge name is highlighted.
(b) Touch the Names button.
3. The Edit Names page is displayed. Touch the measurement name you wish to
change. In this example it is PA.
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Home Page Gauge OK Edit Names Gauge OK

1 5
Multifilm-01 Gauge name: WO23456

PE
Measurement 1 name: PE
WO23456
Measurement 2 name: EVOH

Multifilm-01
EVOH Measurement 3 name: PA-05
WO23456
Gauge Interface Gauge OK Enter name: Gauge OK

2 6
Gauge 0: WO23456 pre-dryer
Gauge 1: WO23457
a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Gauge 2: WO23458
q w e r t y u i o p
a s d fag h j k l
z x c v b n m
abc Delete CAPS
b b
Edit Names Gauge OK Gauge Interface Gauge OK

3 7
Gauge 0: pre-dryer
Gauge name: WO23456
Gauge 1: WO23457
Measurement 1 name: PE Gauge 2: WO23458
Measurement 2 name: EVOH
Measurement 3 name: PA
abc
Enter name: Gauge OK Home Page Gauge OK

4 8
PA-05
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Multifilm-01
PE
Q W E R T Ya U I O P pre-dryer
A S D F G H J K L Multifilm-01
Z X C V B N M PA-05
pre-dryer
Delete CAPS
Figure 28 – Renaming a gauge name and a measurement name
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4. A qwerty-type keyboard is displayed with the current name in the data entry
line.
(a) Use the keyboard to enter the new measurement name PA-05.
5. The Edit Names page is displayed again. The new measurement name just
entered now appears on this page.
Repeat from step 3 for other measurement names you wish to change.
Touch the gauge name (WO23456).
6. A qwerty-type keyboard is displayed with the current name in the data entry
line.
(a) Use the keyboard to enter the new name of the gauge.
7. The Gauge Interface page is displayed. The gauge name is the name just
entered.
Touch the Back button to leave this page.
8. The Home Page now displays with the new measurement and gauge names.
4.8.7 How to use the Gauge Diagnostics tool

The Gauge Diagnostics function is used to:
• Examine the diagnostic data from the selected gauge.
• Re-reference the gauge if any maintenance work has been needed.
• Set up internal height based gating, if applicable.
4.8.7.1 To view the diagnostic information page

Starting from the Home Page carry out the following procedure with reference to
Figure 29.
2. The Gauge Interface page is displayed and lists the gauges connected to the
OI.
(a) Touch the name of the gauge in the list for which you wish view the
diagnostic information. The selected gauge name will be highlighted.
(b) Touch the Gauge Diagnostics button
3. ‘Loading Diagnostics’ is displayed on the Diagnostics page.
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4. When loaded the Diagnostics page displays diagnostic information about the
gauge selected at step 2a.
The Refresh button may be used to read the data again if required.
5. To view the same information for another gauge in the system, touch the Back
button to return to the Gauge Interface page to repeat the procedure from step
2, or
To exit the gauge diagnostics function, touch the Home button and return to the
Home Page.
Home Page Gauge OK Diagnostics Gauge OK

1 3
Gauge Gau ge 0 n ame
Product name
Please wait ...
Measurement name
Gauge 0 name
Product name
Measurement name
Gauge 1 name
Gauge Interface Gauge OK Diagnostics Gauge OK

2 4
Gauge Gauge 0 name
Gauge 0: Gauge 0 name
Self Test Pass
a Las t Boot 11:19
Moto r Data 6867 .5 68 70.0 50.1
Lamp Data 4000 0 ON
Temperature 39.5
Window 8372
Firmware 1.7.19
NVL File My d efau lt 2 1/07 /00
Height detection No
Figure 29 – Viewing the Diagnostics page
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4.8.7.2 How to carry out an Auto-Reference

The Auto-Reference function should only be run when an Automatic Reference
Standard (ARS) has been fitted to the gauge. If not, the function can corrupt the
measurement.
When run, this function will automatically correct all calibrations for any changes
that may have occurred due to the fitting of a replacement source lamp, optical
component or other repair. In these cases the Auto-Reference procedure should be
conducted as described below, before any calibration is carried out.
To Auto-Reference a gauge, carry out the following with reference to Figure 30.
(a) Touch the name of the Gauge to be auto-referenced.
(b) Touch the Diagnostics button.
3. The ‘Loading Diagnostics’ message is displayed on the Diagnostic page while
loading.
4. When loading has finished the diagnostic information is displayed.
Touch the Auto-Reference button.
Note. The OI is supplied with this function password protected. A valid password
needs to be entered at this stage.
5. A qwerty-type keyboard is displayed and prompts for the password to be
entered. (a) Use the keyboard to enter the password.(b) When complete, touch
the OK button.
6. The Auto Reference page is displayed and asks for you to ensure that the ARS
is connected to the gauge. Fit the ARS to the selected gauge.
Touch the Start button.
7. The Auto-reference procedure starts. Initialising is first displayed and then a
progress bar extends as the procedure advances.
Auto-reference complete is displayed when the referencing finishes.
Remove the ARS from the gauge.
8. Touch the Home button to exit and return to the Home Page or
Touch the Back button to return to the Diagnostics page.
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Home Page Gauge OK Enter Password Gauge OK

1 5
Product name
Measurement name
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
a
Gauge 0 name
Q W E R T Y U I O P
Product name A S D F G H J K L
Measurement name
Gauge 1 name
Z X C V B N M
Delete CAPS
Gauge Interface Gauge OK Auto-Reference Gauge OK

2 6
Gauge: Gauge 0 name
Gauge 1: Gauge 1 name Please ensure an A uto -referen ce

a
Gauge 2: Gauge 2 name standard is co nnected t o th e g aug e.
Diagnostics Gauge OK Auto-Reference Gauge OK

3 7 Gauge: Gauge 0 name
Gauge Gauge 0 name
Please ensure an A uto -referen ce
Please wait ...
standard is co nnected t o th e g aug e.
Diagnostics Gauge OK Auto-Reference Gauge OK

4 8
Gauge: Gauge 0 name
Gauge Gauge 0 name
Selt Test Pass
Please ensure an Auto-reference standard
Las t Boot 11:19
Moto r Data 6867 .5 68 70.0 50.1 is connect ed to the gauge.
Lamp Data 4000 0 ON
Temperature 39.5
Window 8372 Aut o-reference complet e.
Firmware 1.7.1 9
NVL File My defa ult 2 1/0 7/0 0
Height detectio n No
Figure 30 – The Auto-Reference procedure
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4.9 QWERTY KEYBOARD

Various changes to the settings that you will make when using the OI will require
data entry by the user.
As and when data entry is required, either a numeric keypad or a qwerty keyboard
will automatically be displayed. The qwerty-type keyboard is shown in Figure 31.
The keyboard allows you to enter a range of characters including uppercase letters,
lowercase letters and a range of symbols. These are available by selecting between
the seven levels of the keyboard as outlined in Figure 31.
CURSOR
ENTRY TITLE En ter ... Gauge OK STATUS OF GAUGE
DATA ENTRY LINE 1234
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Q W E R T Y U I O P KEYBOARD
A S D F G H J K L
Z X C V B N M
CURSOR REV CURSOR FWD
STEP BUTTON STEP BUTTON
CANCE BUTTON Delete CAPS OK BUTTON
‘BACK’ DELETE
TO SYMBOLS TO LOWERCASE
KEYBOARD KEYBOARD (TOGGLE ACTION)
SYMBOLS
(FIRST OF 5-SHEETS)
En ter ... Gauge OK En ter ... Gauge OK
position 1 position 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
( )
! # $ % &
+ , - . / < =
* q w e r t y u
a s d f g h j
i o p
k l
> ? @ \ _ z x c v b n m
Delete CAPS Delete CAPS
TO NEXT SHEET OF TO SYMBOLS

SYMBOLS KEYBOARD KEYBOARD
TO UPPERCASE
KEYBOARD
Figure 31 – The Qwerty keyboard pages
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The level displayed as the keyboard opens will be that which was in use when the
OK or Cancel buttons were touched during the last use of the keyboard. The
factory set level is uppercase (CAPS)
The page has the following elements:
• Entry title. Data entry line.
• The data buttons (keyboard).
• The cursor in the data entry line.
• The cursor step buttons (arrows)
• The back-Delete buttons.
• The CAPS button.
• The symbols button (*).
• The OK and Cancel buttons.
4.9.1 Entry title

This is displayed automatically according to the reason the system opened the
keyboard page. For example, Enter Name would be displayed here when the gauge
is to be renamed and the new name is to be typed in.
4.9.2 Data entry line

This will contain the characters you entered on the keyboard.
4.9.3 The Data buttons

The buttons on the keyboard, letters, numbers and symbols. From the uppercase
level, touch the CAPS button to display the lowercase buttons. This button has a
toggle action. Touch it again to revert to uppercase.
Touch the * button to set the first symbol keyboard. Repeatedly touch this button
to step through the available symbol sets. This button has a cyclic action and will
return to the first set of symbols after the fourth touch of this button.
4.9.4 Cursor and Cursor step buttons

The cursor operates in a similar manner to the windows text box cursor.
When the keyboard opens up, the data entry line will contain the current setting of
the parameter to be changed and it will be highlighted.
1. Press the Delete button to clear the highlighted text, or
Start to enter the replacement text to also clear the line text, or
Edit the line of text using the Cursor FWD, Cursor REV, and Delete and
keyboard buttons as described below.
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2. Touch the Cursor FWD button to move the cursor one place to the right of its
current position.
3. Touch the Cursor REV button to move the cursor one place to the left of its
current position.
4. The action of each cursor button is cyclic. Figure 32 illustrates how the cursor
moves for each press of the cursor FWD and REV buttons.
5. Touch a keyboard button to insert a character immediately to the left of the
cursor in the data entry line.
CURSOR POSITION CURSOR POSITION

NDC NDC
CURSOR FWD ONCE NDC CURSOR REV ONCE NDC
CURSOR FWD TWICE NDC CURSOR REV TWICE NDC
CURSOR FWD 3 TIMES NDC CURSOR REV 3 TIMES
NDC
CURSOR FWD 4 TIMES NDC CURSOR REV 4 TIMES
NDC
Figure 32 – Cursor FWD and REV step actions
4.9.5 Delete button

Touch the Delete button to delete the character to the left of the cursor.
4.9.6 OK and Cancel buttons

Touch the OK button to close the qwerty keyboard page with the entered value.
Touch the Cancel button to close the keyboard without changing the previous
values.
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4.10 NUMERICAL KEYPAD

When the parameter to be changed is numerical, the system knows this and a
numerical keypad is displayed for the new value to be entered, see Figure 33.
CURSOR
ENTRY TITLE Enter Trim Gauge OK
VALUE ENTRY LINE

ALL CLEAR
7 8 9 BUTTON
BACK DELETE
4 5 6 BUTTON
1 2 3
0 . +/- SIGN CHANGE
BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON OK BUTTON
DECIMAL POINT
Figure 33 – The numerical keypad
The page has the following elements:

• Entry title.
• Value entry line.
• The numerical buttons (0-9) (keypad).
• The Delete buttons
• The sign change (+/-) button.
• The OK and Cancel buttons
4.10.1 Entry Title

The Entry title is displayed automatically and displays a title according to the
reason the system opened the keypad page. For example, Enter Trim would be
displayed here when a new trim value is about to be entered.
4.10.2 Value entry line

The value entry line will receive the characters you enter on the keypad. When the
keypad is opened the entry line is blank and a cursor is placed at the entry point as
shown above. Touch the replacement numbers including the decimal point. The
cursor moves to the right as this is done and is positioned after the last character
entered.
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4.10.3 Numerical buttons

The numerical (0-9) buttons are labelled 0 to 9 and decimal point.
4.10.4 Delete buttons

There are two delete buttons, AC and DEL.
Press the DEL button to delete the number to the left of the cursor.
Press the AC button to clear the entry line.
4.10.5 Sign change button

You can press the sign change (+/-) button at any time during entering the number
to negate the displayed value. This button has a toggle action. The next touch of
this button will revert to the previous polarity.
4.10.6 OK and Cancel buttons

Touch the OK button to close the numerical keypad page with the entered value.
Touch the Cancel button to close the numerical keypad without changing the
previous values.
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Chapter 5
CHAPTER 5
SCANNER RETRO-FIT KIT
CONTENTS
5.2 Mechanical Description................................................................................ 3
5.3 Electrical Description ................................................................................... 3
5.3.1 RS422 to RS232 cable ............................................................................ 7
5.4 Installation .................................................................................................... 8
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 5.1 - General interconnection arrangement ...................................................3
Figure 5.2 - RS422 to RS232 Cable .........................................................................7
Figure 5.3 - PSU and interface PCB dimensions ......................................................8
WIRING SCHEDULES
Wiring Schedule # 5.1 - Interface PCB to gauge receiver cable...............................4
Wiring Schedule # 5.2 - Interface PCB to gauge transmitter cable ..........................5
Wiring Schedule # 5.3 - PSU to interface PCB cable...............................................6
Wiring Schedule # 5.4 - Mains supply cable ............................................................7
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5 Scanner Retrofit Kit

The scanner retrofit kit is intended for integrating the TFG710 gauge into an
existing gauging system. It provides power and termination facilities for the gauge
heads and for the connection to the host system.
5.2 Mechanical Description

The retrofit kit is supplied as separate components and associated connecting
cables intended for custom-mounting on the scanner frame, typically inside the
frame electronics enclosure. The kit comprises:
Item Part number
Power supply unit for +24V supply to gauge heads PS/12086 -01
Interface PCB for terminating gauge, host system and mains supply cables 105/12777-01
PSU to interface PCB cable 105/12761-01
Tx head to interface PCB cable 105/12759-00
Rx head to interface PCB cable 105/12760-00
5.3 Electrical Description

The general interconnection arrangement of the components of the kit is illustrated
in Figure 5.1. Details of the connections are given in the following wiring
schedules.
AC MAINS SUPPLY HOST SYSTEM
PL5 PL2
E N L 12 1
N
PL1
L
5
E
PSU PL7 INTERFACE PCB

_
1
2
PL4 1
+
CDR/WMF-800
1
1 PL6 12 1 PL3 18
GAUGE GAUGE
RECEIVE HEAD TRANSMIT HEAD
Figure 5.1 - General interconnection arrangement
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Wiring Schedule # 5.1 - Interface PCB to gauge receiver cable
Cable Identity Interface PCB to gauge receiver head, 105/12760-00
Source SK6 (mates with interface PCB connector PL6)
Destination CN1 (mates with gauge receiver connector)
Service Power, Detector Outputs, sample gating, 710 network
Pin 1 Not used
Pin 2 Not used
Pin 3 Not used
Pin 4 Not used
Pin 5 Pin 5 0 V Power Blue
Pin 6 Pin 6 +24 V Power Red
Pin 7 Pin 10 710 Network A White
Pin 8 Pin 9 710 Network B Brown
Pin 9 Pin 1 Sample* Hi (out) Yellow
Pin 10 Pin 3 Sample Lo (out) Green
Pin 11 Pin 4 Reflected* Hi (out) Pink
Pin 12 Pin 2 Reflected Lo (out) Grey
*Sample and Reflected refer to the signals from the transmitted light and reflected
light detectors respectively.
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Wiring Schedule # 5.2 - Interface PCB to gauge transmitter cable
Cable Identity Interface PCB to gauge transmitter, 105/12759-00
Source SK3 (mates with interface PCB connector PL3)
Destination CN1 (mates with gauge transmitter connector )
Service Power, AC Sync, RS422, Detector Outputs, 710 network
Pin 1 Pin 15 Reflected* Lo (in) White/Grey
Pin 2 Pin 16 Reflected* Hi (in) Grey/Brown
Pin 3 Pin 14 Sample Lo (in) Green
Pin 4 Pin 17 Sample Hi (in) Brown
Pin 5 Pin 6 710 Network A Brown/Green
Pin 6 Pin 7 710 Network B White/Yellow
Pin 7 Pin 9 RS422 Tx HI Red/Blue
Pin 8 Pin 8 RS422 Tx LO Grey/Pink
Pin 9 Pin 2 RS422 Rx HI Yellow
Pin 10 Pin 10 RS422 Rx LO Grey
Pin 11 Pin 13 +24 V Power Pink
Pin 12 Pin 4 +24 V Power Violet
Pin 13 Pin 5 +24 V Power White/Green
Pin 14 Pin 12 0 V Power Yellow/Brown
Pin 15 Pin 1 0 V Power White
Pin 16 Pin 3 0 V Power Blue
Pin 17 Pin 18 A.C. Sync Red
Pin 18 Pin 11 A.C. Sync return Black
*Sample and Reflected refer to the signals from the transmitted light and reflected
light detectors in the receiver head respectively.
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Wiring Schedule # 5.3 - PSU to interface PCB cable
Cable Identity PSU to interface PCB, 105/12759-00
Source SKI (mates with interface PCB connector PL7) and SK2 (mates with interface PCB
connector PL4
Destination PSU connector CN1
Service Mains supply, 24 V Power
SK1
Pin 1 L AC line live Brown
Pin 2 N AC line neutral Blue
Pin 3 E AC line ground Green/Yellow
Pin 4 Not used
SK2
Pin 1 + +24 V Power Red
Pin 2 - 0 V Power Black
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Chapter 5
Wiring Schedule # 5.4 - Mains supply cable
Cable Identity Mains power (customer supplied)
Destination SK5 (mates with interface PCB connector PL5)
Service Mains supply to system (Live, Neutral, Earth)
American Supply
Live SK5, Pin L AC Line Live Black
Neutral SK5, Pin N AC Line Neutral White
Earth SK5, Pin E AC Line Ground Green
European Supply & UK

Live SK5, Pin L AC Line Live Brown
Neutral SK5, Pin N AC Line Neutral Blue
Earth SK5, Pin E AC Line Earth Green/Yellow
5.3.1 RS422 to RS232 cable

The optional cable shown below (Part No. 105/12775-01) can be used to connect
the RS422 port on the interface PCB to an RS232 port on a PC.
CN1 CN2
RED 8
Rx BLACK 7
DRAIN WIRE 6
GND
BLACK 9
Tx WHITE 10
CDR/WMF-1001 Terminated to PL2

To PC on scanner
temination PCB
Figure 5.2 - RS422 to RS232 Cable
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5.4 Installation
It is intended that the PSU and interface PCB will be custom-mounted on the
scanner frame, typically inside the frame electronics enclosure. Figure 5.3 shows
the relevant dimensions of the units and mounting hole positions.
175
92 125 35
PSU
42
20
11.0
45 125 20
186
5 x M3 MOUNTING HOLES
156.5
146.5
PL5 PL2
E N L 12 1
PL1
5
PL7 INTERFACE PCB
100
90
1
2
PL4 1
CDR/WMF-803
1
1 PL6 12 1 PL3 18
Figure 5.3 - PSU and interface PCB dimensions
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Chapter 5
The scanner retrofit kit should be installed using the following general procedure.
When carrying out the installation, observe the Electrical Safety Recommendations
given in Chapter 1.
1. Switch off and isolate the mains supply to the scanner.
2. Prepare suitable mounting points for the interface PCB and PSU within the
scanner electronics enclosure or other convenient location.
WARNING
THE LOCATION CHOSEN MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION
FOR THE RETROFIT COMPONENTS AGAINST ACCIDENTAL
DAMAGE, AND MUST PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE
POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES PRESENT ON THE INTERFACE
PCB.
3. Mount the PCB and PSU in the prepared locations.
4. Refer to Figure 5.1 and connect the power cable between the PSU and the
interface PCB.
5. Route the gauge head cables, ensuring that they are adequately protected
against damage and abrasion, and that they are free to follow the gauge
throughout its full range of movement on the scanner.
6. Route the cables from the interface PCB to the host system, and from the
local AC mains supply to the interface PCB.
7. Refer to the relevant wiring schedules and terminate the cables at the PCB
end with the supplied connectors. Connect the cables to their respective
connectors on the PCB (see Figure 5.1).
8. Connect the host system cable to the system's RS422 port, and the gauge
cables to the gauge heads.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Product Description Series 710 ranges of infrared absorption

Responsible Person Anthony Cudby

Position of Responsible person Development Manager

Signature of responsible person

Date of Issue 1st June 2005

Publication Reference: 105/13667-01SA

The Measure of Quality

WARRANTY and COPYRIGHT

(c) NDC 2005

Title page ............................................................................................................... i

Telephone: +44 (0)1621 841002

1.1 System Overview

1.2 System components

1.2.1 The Gauge

The gauge delivers a calibrated measurement output to the network. This

GaugePort provides a communication port to the outside world and a convenient

1.2.3 Operator Interface

1.2.4 Scanner retro-fit kit

1.2.5 PC Interface Software (GaugeTools)

GaugeTools allows a user to communicate with the Gauges from a terminal,

OPERATOR INTERFACE GAUGEPORT

710 Operator Interface

RS422 LINK (PC)

710 NETWORK MAINS SUPPLY

710 GAUGE #1 710 GAUGE #2

Figure 1.1 - Typical multi-gauge system

Figure 1.2 - Typical stand-alone gauge systems

1.3 Principles of Operation

1.3.1 Optical interference cancellation

The measurement technique used in the TFG710 gauge automatically measures

REFLECTED SAMPLE LIGHT

CDR/WMF-906 TRANSMITTER HEAD

Figure 1.3 - Optical path of TFG710 gauge

1.3.2 Reference detector principle

1.4 System Preparation

1.4.1 EMC Precautions

To minimise the effects of electrical interference, please follow the guidelines

1.4.2 Equipment Supplied

Description Part No.

Pending installation, store the equipment at temperatures between 0 ºC and 70 ºC.

1.4.5 Electrical safety recommendations

2.6.2.1 Cleaning and Inspection ............................................................................. 26

2.1 General Description

Figure 2.1 - TG710 gauge : general view

HOLES FOR WATER

LOCATION HOLES FOR

Figure 2.2 - TFG710 Transmitter Head : outline drawing

HOLES FOR WATER COOLING OPTION ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM

Figure 2.3 - TFG710 Receiver Head : outline drawing

2.2.2 Siting and Mounting Requirements

2.2.2.3 Mounting and film web

2.2.2.3.1 Scanner registration tolerance

2.2.2.3.2 Film registration tolerance

2.2.3 Mounting the Gauge

Figure 2.4 - Gauge head spacing

Figure 2.5 - Fitting alignment kit to gauge

Figure 2.6 - Web plane markers

Figure 2.7 - Spacing the gauge mountings

7. Fit and tighten the receiver head mounting screws.