“Inverter & PLC service and maintenance support by System Engineering Ltd.� 1.0 Background:. System Engineering Ltd is one of the most reputed organizations in Bangladesh for different kind of Industrial Automation works, Electro-Mechanical & Electrical Engineering works, Plant Election & maintenance, Man-Machine Customization etc. Its objective is to help you to make maximum return from your system. It has self-supported expertise technical teams with modern tools & technology. System Engineering Ltd is the fastest going Giant in Electrical Product Manufacturing Industry of Bangladesh. Now they are manufacturing 15 products including switchgear products. Current year System Engineering Ltd has been earned more than 100 Million of Taka only from which are used as protection devices. Their main clients are Rahimafrooz, General Pharmaceuticals ltd, British American Tobacco ltd and various types of textile industries by selling switchgear, inverter and PLC products. An inverter is an electrical device that converts direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC); the converted AC can be at any required voltage and frequency with the use of appropriate transformers, switching, and control circuits. An inverter is essentially the opposite of a rectifier. Static inverters have no moving parts and are used in a wide range of applications, from small switching power supplies in computers, to large electric utility high-voltage direct current applications that transport bulk power. Inverters are commonly used to supply AC power from DC sources such as solar panels or batteries. The electrical inverter is a high-power electronic oscillator. It is so named because early mechanical AC to DC converters was made to work in reverse, and thus was "inverted", to convert DC to AC. Application: 1.1 DC power source utilization 1.2 Uninterruptible power supplies 1.3 Induction heating 1.4 HVDC power transmission 1.5 Variable-frequency drives 1.6 Electric vehicle drives 1.7 Air conditioning 1.8 The general case 1.9 Warnings In this report contains only the variable frequency inverter or drive. A variable-frequency drive controls the operating speed of an AC motor by controlling the frequency and voltage of the power supplied to the motor. An inverter provides the controlled power. In most cases, the variable-frequency drive includes a rectifier so that DC power for the inverter can be provided from main AC power. Since an inverter is the key component, variable-frequency drives are sometimes called inverter drives or just inverters. A PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is a device that was invented to replace the necessary sequential relay circuits for machine control. The PLC works by looking at its inputs and depending upon their state, turning on/off its outputs. The user enters a program,
usually via software, that gives the desired results. A programmable logic controller is currently defined by National Electrical Manufacturers Association of America as a digital electronic device that uses a programmable memory to store instruction to implement specific functions such as logic, sequence, timing, counting and arithmetic to control machines and processes. At beginning of its invention and application (during 1980’s) it was the replacement of conventional sequence system such as electromechanical relays, timers, counters and so on. But now a day it is using for automation of equipment as well as for automation of industrial plant as a whole, monitoring and control of all process variables, data acquisition and analysis, production monitoring and forecasting, trouble shooting of equipment and so on. Broad Objective: The broad objectives of this report are mainly understood the servicing and maintenance of Variable frequency inverter and PLC. Specific Objectives: In order to the broad objectives we have to find out the following objectives. They are as follows: 1. Study on Variable frequency inverter and PLC. 2. Identifying different types of Variable frequency inverter and PLC. 3. Suggest probable solution of the identified problem. OVERVIEW ON SYSTEM ENGINEERING LTD 1.1 Background: System Engineering Ltd is one of the most reputed organizations in Bangladesh kind of for different Industrial Automation works, Electro-Mechanical & Electrical Engineering works, Plant Election & maintenance, Man-Machine Customization etc. Its objective is to help to make maximum return from the system. It has self-supported expertise technical teams with modern tools & technology. System Engineering Ltd is authorized sole-agent of some world-class manufacturers in Bangladesh. SEL has selected these companies for their high quality products with justified price for Bangladesh. SEL thinks, high quality products & services are the most important factors to our industrial sector for developing our country. Our outlook is totally different. We were born differently. We are growing with a different view. We are stuffed with courteous, responsive, dependable professionals, who are able to provide a variety of services. The company enjoys good reputation due to its quality product sales and after sales services, innovation, productivity and customer support. The company is looking forward to providing with efficient customer service, support and better technology to the local market. 1.2 List of Services: • Plant Erection & Maintenance • Trouble Shooting & Up gradation of Industrial Machinery • Man-Machine Customization • Electrical LT Panel, MCC Panel, PFI Panel Fabrication • Pipe-Line and Cable Work • Duct Fabrication
List of products: PLC
LS Korea ABB Finland
Touch Screen & XGT Panel
LS– Korea ABB–Finland
Electric Motor
ABB – India
Name of Organization Year of Establishment Earlier/Old Name Type of Business
Partnerships
Employees Address
System Engineering Ltd Hyundai – Korea 2000 System Automation (Till 2007) Plant Erection on turnkey basic Selling of Automation Products Selling of Low & Medium Voltage Products Distributor of LS, Korea (Old name of LG) for automation products Channel Partner of ABB, Finland for Inverter, PLC, Electric Motor and Instruments Sole-Agent of Autonics, Korea for Sensor and Controllers Exclusive distributor of Hyundai, Korea for low and medium volt electric products 63 employees House # 53, Road # 03, Sector # 3, Uttara, Dhaka – 1230 House # 15, Road # 18, Sector # 3, Uttara, Dhaka – 1230 sel@selbn.com; jafar@selbn.com
1.4 History Year 2000
Activities Three dynamic engineers formed a company named System Automation for Plant Erection, Maintenance & Trouble Shooting.
2001 2003 2004 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008
Joined with LG as Local Distributor in Bangladesh at Sep’2001 for their industrial automation products. Successfully completed our first plant erection project on Battery Manufacturing Plant of Rahimafrooz, Zirani Bazar, Savar, Dhaka which they started at 2001 and capacity was 1,50,000 battery/month. Joined with Autonics Corporation as their Sole-Agent in Bangladesh. Successfully completed plant erection of Global Dyeing & Spinning Mills Ltd at Rupgonj, Narayangonj. Became a Limited company and changed its name to “System Engineering Ltd”. Joined with Hyundai as their Exclusive Distributor in Bangladesh for their LV & MV products. Joined with ABB as their Channel Partner in Bangladesh for their Inverter, PLC, Electric Motor and Instruments. Started Battery Manufacturing Plant erection project of Rahimafrooz (10,00,000 battery/month) at Iswordi EPZ (running). Started erection project of Battery Accumulator Plant of Rahimafrooz at Saver (running).
1.6 Vision The vision of system Engineering Ltd is to become the country leader for industrial solutions and establish ourselves as the largest and most lucrative service provides in our country. 1.7 Mission System Engineering Ltd. has acknowledged the responsibility to eradicate the deficit in country’s industrial automation equipment service and to improve the quality of the lives of their employees and the communities they serve. The company aims to achieve this mission not only through best quality products but also through excellence in service. 1.7 Theme System Engineering Ltd. Always said as their theme “Best service way of progress”. They also use this theme beside their logo. 1.8 Quality Commitment System Engineering Ltd .has acknowledged the responsibility to eradicate the deficit in country’s Industrial automation equipment Industrial automation equipment and to improve the quality of the lives of their employees and the communities they serve. The company aims to achieve this mission not only through best quality products but also through excellence in its service. The goal of System Engineering Ltd. is to become best electro-mechanical firm in Asia by achieving excellence in all facets of its activities. System Engineering Ltd. believe that with strong dedication, their continued research on quality control and their commitment to ‘Just in Time’ delivery and quality after sales support will certainly lead them to our goal. Their various quality policies involve employing fully qualified experienced engineers some are foreign trained, carrying on regular inspection of their equipments by both local and foreign renowned experts, providing full time training to their newly recruited employees and sharing their ideas. System Engineering Ltd. emphasize greatly on after sales care. With a 12member team of experienced teams and graduate engineers in charge of support and service
department are available even during non working hours, System Engineering Ltd. believe that they serve the customers with the best quality commitment System Engineering Ltd. is proud to declare that their quality management system is better then others company. 1.9 Uncompromising Integrity Reputation of System Engineering Ltd. is based upon their ability to fulfill promises to shareholders, customers and employees. They do so by being honest in their dealings, taking responsibility and being accountable for their actions. System Engineering treats everyone the way they would like to be treated. They are proactive in identifying issues and coming up with solutions. They ensure that the highest ethical standards guide in making decisions. System Engineering is true to our word. 1.10 Respect & Care for Others By working as one team with shared goals System Engineering Ltd. achieve great things. They value ideas and contributions from everyone. System Engineering recognize, respect and value diversity in the team. They develop strong bonds by communicating and sharing knowledge. They encourage open discussion and commit to an agreed position. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM System Engineering Ltd. has implemented a Quality Management System that is continuously maintained for effectiveness and process improvements in accordance with the requirements of clients. 2.1 The Process Approach In accordance with the requirements of the standard, EEL has adopted a process approach in design of quality management system. The processes as applicable and relevant to EEL has been identified and defined. Output of every process is input to one or more processes. In case the output is not flowing to any internal of the processes, it flows to customers and other interested parties. Thus input to every process is outcome of one or more processes. In case input is not being derived from any internal process, the same flows from customers and other interested parties or from external sources. Methods have been defined to ensure that operation and control of these processes are effective and efficient. Resource requirements for each of the processes are assessed by management to ensure that operation and monitoring of the process can be done as planned. Strong monitoring, measurement and analysis of the process has been defined as a support process to ensure process performance and is measured and communicated at regular intervals within the organization. Based on the results, action plans are developed for implementing actions necessary for improvement of the processes. 2.2 Product Realization Processes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Order Bagging (Institutional) Forecasting Planning Product Development Procurement Manufacturing Dispatch & Installation Maintenance
9. Customer Complaint Handling 2.3 Measurement, Analysis and Improvement Processes: • Measurement and Monitoring • Customer Satisfaction Measurement 2.4 Top Management Process: Management Review Chairman
Director
General Manager
Project Manager
Plant Manager
Marketing Manager
Lead Manager
Lead Manager
Engineer
Engineer
Area Manager g
Ast. Engineer
Ast. Engineer
Sells man
Head Technician
Head Technician
Technician
Technician
Marketing Ast. Manager
Figure: Organization overview 2.5 Sequence and Interaction Process
Utility Manager
Store Keeper
Store Keeper Helper
Product Realization Processes: Past Years Performance Results
From other External Sources
Customer Order Bagging (Institutional) Forecasting
Product Development
Customer
Planning Process
Dispatch and Installation
Procurement Process
Maintenance
Manufacturing Process
Customer Complaint Handling
Training Management Review
Introduction to programmable logic controllers(PLC)
Customer Satisfaction Measurement
1.1
What is a PLC? • A digital computer used for automation of industrial processes • PLC is designed for multiple inputs and output arrangements • Programs to control machine operation • PLC is an example of a real time system • Armored for severe conditions compared to PC’s • Relay logic replacement • Process Inputs and Outputs
Introduction • Bedford Associates, founded by Richard Morley introduced the first Programmable Logic Controller in 1968 • PLC was known as the Modular Digital Controller from which the MODICON company derived its name • Programmable Logic Controllers were developed to provide a replacement for large relay based control panels • These systems were inflexible requiring major rewiring or replacement whenever the control sequence was to be changed
1.2 Block diagram of PLC :
Master K Series of LG
Reference LG Manual book.
Hardware Configuration of PLC
Fig.1 Hardware Configuration of a Typical PLC
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PLC - Introduction
Fig-2: Bolck diagram of PLC
PLC - Introduction
Communication Ports (RS -485)
Outputs & Power Supply
Inputs
Fig-3: Input and Output of PLC
PLC - Introduction Structure of a PLC
Fig-4: Structure of PLC
PLC - Introduction The PLC processor
Fig-5: PLC Processor
PLC - Introduction PLC Input/Output Devices
Fig-6: PLC I/O Port
1.3 PLC I/O Configuration
I/O Configurations
1.4 PLC I/O Configuration
I/O Configurations
Figure of PLC module
I/O Configurations
Power Supply
I/O Section
I/O Section
1.5 Programming Device
Programming Device
Programming Device
Programming Device
Programming Device
PLC size classification
1.6 Advantage of a PLC Control System
Advantage of a PLC Control System
Fig-7:Ladder diagram
Advantage of a PLC Control System
Advantage of a PLC Control System
Fig-9: Electro magnetic relay
Advantage of a PLC Control System
Fig-9: PLC Communication system
Advantage of a PLC Control System
Fig-10: PLC machine control system
1.7 Difference from a pc
Difference from a PC • A computer is optimized for calculation and display tasks • A computer is programmed by specialists • A PLC is designed for (logic) control and regulation tasks • A PLC is programmed by non-specialists • A PLC is well adapted to industrial environment
PLC a Real World Relay Replacement Real world Parts: • Switch • Bell • Relay
Switch controlling AC circuit or bell
Relay
PLC a Real World Relay Replacement Relay Coil Symbol
Relay Normally open Contact Symbol
PLC Output Symbol
PLC Input Symbol
Fig-11: PLC
PLC a Real World Relay Replacement Real world Parts: • Switch • Bell • Relay
Switch controlling AC circuit or bell
Relay
Example of a Motor Control START
STOP
output
EQUIVALENT DIAGRAMS START
STOP
output Normally Normally Open Contact Closed Contact
1.8 PLC Programming
How to program PLCs? • Using a specialized Ladder Logic Software – Allen-Bradley uses RsLogix 500 software to program SLC, Micrologix and so on – Omron uses Cx Programmer software for its SYSMAC PLCs – Lg uses KGL_WIN programming software for its Master K-series PLCs
• Other manufacturers has their own software
Ladder Logic • Ladder logic is a method of drawing electrical logic schematics • A graphical language popular for PLCs Controllers • Invented to describe logic made from relays • Language resemble ladders, with two vertical "rails" and a series of horizontal "rungs" between them • Rule-based language, rather than a procedural language • Executed sequentially by software, in a loop
Examples Relay Logic
Ladder Logic
Examples • Switch turns on a solenoid for 5 seconds and then turn it off regardless of how long the switch is on for – Use an external timer
• What happens if decided to add 2 or more timers and counters? – Will need a lot of external components and rewiring
• Using a PLC simply program your timers and counters
PLC Signal Process • Inputs: describe the status of the process to the controller (external) • States: discrete modes the controller can be in (internal) • State transitions: functions of the current state and the inputs • Outputs: actions initiated by the controller based on the current state (external) 1.9 Symbol of ladder logic
Contact/Connection Instructions of LG PLC
Timer Instructions of LG PLC
1.10 Process of programming
Introduction with KGL_WIN windows
1.11 Control panel with a PLC controller with invention of programmable controllers, much has changed in how an process control system is designed. Many advantages appeared. Typical example of control panel with a PLC controller is given in the following picture.
Fig-12: PLC Control System Panel Board. 1.12 Advantages of control panel that is based on a PLC controller can be presented in few basic points: Compared to a conventional process control system, number of wires needed for connections is reduced by 80% Consumption is greatly reduced because a PLC consumes less than a bunch of relays Diagnostic functions of a PLC controller allow for fast and easy error detection. Change in operating sequence or application of a PLC controller to a different operating process can easily be accomplished by replacing a program through a console or using a PC software (not requiring changes in wiring, unless addition of some input or output device is required). Needs fewer spare parts It is much cheaper compared to a conventional system, especially in cases where a large number of I/O instruments are needed and when operational functions are complex. Reliability of a PLC is greater than that of an electro-mechanical relay or a timer. PLC Communication A: It depends on the two devices being connected, whether they are DTE or DCE devices, how they are connected together before adding a RS-232/RS-422 Converter, how many signal lines are required. This information is for devices requiring only Receive (Rx) and Transmit (Tx) signal only, other devices require more connection pairs. A1: CASE #1: The Device connects directly to the serial port on the Computer. The computer serial port is configured as a DTE port, the device cabling is configured as DCE to connect directly. With this connection, the first RS-422 converter connects with a Standard serial cable wired pin #1 to #1, #2 to #2, etc. The second converter requires a null modem connection between it and the device, since our converter is configured as DCE on the RS232 side, and the device cabling is also DCE. See the connection diagram for CASE #1.
Fig-13: PLC Communication A2: CASE #2: The Device connects through a Null Modem (Crossover) Cable to the serial port on the Computer. This original connection requires a Null Modem cable because both Computer and Device are configured as DTE. In this case, the first RS-422 Converter connects to the Computer with a Standard serial cable wired pin #1 to #1, #2 to #2, etc. The original Null Modem Cable is set aside, not used. A new Standard serial Cable is connected to the device and the second converter. See the connection diagram for CASE #2.
A3: CASE #3: In the third case, we want to extend a set of RS-232 connections between two devices, but we don't know how either port is configured. Both devices use DB9F (female) connectors. We have a voltmeter. We know the converters are DCE devices. When powered, the RS-232 output will have a negative DC voltage compared to GND. So, we connect a Standard cable to the device, power it up, measure between Pin #5 of the cable to Pin #3. If it has a minus voltage (usually between -3VDC to -11VDC), connect it to the DB9 connector of the converter. This connection should be okay. If almost no voltage on Pin #3, check Pin #2. If it has the minus voltage, use a Null Modem Connection between the device and converter to swap the pin connections. If neither has a voltage, you need pinouts for the connector/cable. Make a similar test for the RS-232 connections at the other end. The voltage should be on the cable pin connecting to Pin #3. No Connection diagram for CASE #3, it will either match CASE #1 or CASE #2, but could instead require connections with Null Modem Connections on both converters if the original cable is not used. The pin numbers for the RS-422 connections are not shown, they may vary according to the model, but the signal name will be shown on the data sheet. In the case of DB25 RS-232 connections, Pin #2 is TD, Pin #3 is RD, and Pin #7 is GND. Note: These connection figures do not show power supplies or handshaking lines needed to power "port powered" converters. The port powered devices usually need the RTS line and DTR line high (signal level +11 VDC), a power supply may be required for both ends if the RS-422 transmitter voltage is less than 4.4 volts TD(B) to TD(A). For pin outs of RS-232, refer to the FAQ on RS-232 Connections that WORK! RS-232 Facts RS-232 is a point-to-point serial communications standard that defines the electrical and mechanical details of the interface between Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Communications Equipment (DCE). Compared with newer standards RS-232 is limited in terms of data rate, maximum distance and noise immunity. The standard defines 25 electrical connections including data lines, control (hardware handshake) lines, timing lines and special secondary function lines. In typical applications many of these lines are not used. Cables: When connecting a DTE to a DCE all connections are straight through. When connecting a DTE to a DTE a special ‘null modem’ or crossover cable is required. Connectors: The original RS-232 connector was a DB-25, which supported all RS-232 lines. Often, DB-9 connectors are used, which support the most common data and hardware handshake lines. Speed/Distance: The standard suggests RS-232 can operate at about 20 kbps over distances of 50 feet, a conservative estimate depending on grounding and noise considerations. Over short distances RS-232 is sometimes operated at rates as high as 115.2 kbps. Several hundred feet is possible at data rates of 9600 bps or lower. Tech Tip: For longer distances, higher speeds and more noise immunity, convert to RS-422 for point-to-point, or RS-485 for multi-drop applications. PORT POWERED SERIAL RS232 TO RS485
DB9-Female To DB9-Male or Terminal PORT POWERED - OPTO-ISOLATED 3-WIRE RS232 REPEATER
DB9-Female to DB9-Male or Terminal RS232 serial cable layout Almost nothing in computer interfacing is more confusing than selecting the right RS232 serial cable. These pages are intended to provide information about the most common serial RS232 cables in normal computer use, or in more common language "How do I connect devices and computers using RS232?" RS232 serial connector pin assignment The RS232 connector was originally developed to use 25 pins. In this DB25 connector pin out provisions were made for a secondary serial RS232 communication channel. In practice, only one serial communication channel with accompanying handshaking is present. Only very few computers have been manufactured where both serial RS232 channels are implemented. Examples of this are the Sun SPARCstation 10 and 20 models and the Dec Alpha Multia. Also on a number of Telebit modem models the secondary channel is present. It can be used to query the modem status while the modem is on-line and busy communicating. On personal computers, the smaller DB9 version is more commonly used today. The diagrams show the signals common to both connector types in black. The defined pins only present on the larger connector are shown in red. Note, that the protective ground is assigned to a pin at the large connector where the connector outside is used for that purpose with the DB9 connector version. The pin out is also shown for the DEC modified modular jack. This type of connector has been used on systems built by Digital Equipment Corporation; in the early day’s one of the leaders in the mainframe world. Although this serial interface is differential (the receive and transmit have their own floating ground level which is not the case with regular RS232) it is possible to connect RS232 compatible devices with this interface because the voltage levels of the bit streams are in the same range. Where the definition of RS232 focused on the connection of DTE, data terminal equipment (computers, printers, etc.) with DCE, data communication equipment (modems), MMJ was primarily defined for the connection of two DTE's directly.
RS232 DB9 pinout
RS232 DB25 pinout
DEC MMJ pinout
RS232 DB25 to DB9 converter The original pinout for RS232 was developed for a 25 pins sub D connector. Since the introduction of the smaller serial port on the IBM-AT, 9 pins RS232 connectors are commonly used. In mixed applications, a 9 to 25 pins converter can be used to connect connectors of different sizes. As most of the computers are equipped with the DB9 serial port version, all wiring examples on this website will use that connector as a default. If you want to use the example with a DB25, simply replace the pin numbers of the connector according to the conversion table below. RS232 DB9 to DB25 converter
DB9 - DB25 conversion D DB2 Function 5 Data carrier 8 1 detect 23 Receive data Transmit 32 data Data terminal 420 ready Signal 57 ground Data set 66 ready Request to 74 send 85 Clear to send Ring 922 indicator RS232 serial loopback test plugs The following RS232 connectors can be used to test a serial port on your computer. The data and handshake lines have been linked. In this way all data will be sent back immediately. The PC controls its own handshaking. The first test plug can be used to check the function of the RS232 serial port with standard terminal software. The second version can be used to test the full functionality of the RS232 serial port with Norton Diagnostics or CheckIt.
DB9
DB25
Function
1 + 4 + 6 6 + 8 + 20 2+3 2+3 7+8 4+5
DTR Tx RTS
CD + DSR Rx CTS
Testing occurs in a few steps. Data is sent on the Tx line and the received information on the Rx input is then compared with the original data. The signal level on the DTR and RTS lines is also controlled by the test software and the attached inputs are read back in the software to see if these signal levels are properly returned. The second RS232 test plug has the advantage that the ring-indicator RI input line can also be tested. This input is used by modems to signal an incoming call to the attached computer. RS232 null modem cables The easiest way to connect two PC's is using an RS232 null modem cable. The only problem is the large variety of RS232 null modem cables available. For simple connections, a three line RS232 cable connecting the signal ground and receive and transmit lines is sufficient. Depending of the software used, some sort of handshaking may however be necessary. Use the RS232 null modem selection table to find the right null modem cable for each purpose. For a Windows 95/98/ME Direct Cable Connection, the RS232 null modem cable with loop back handshaking is a good choice. RS232 null modem cables with handshaking can be defined in numerous ways, with loopback handshaking to each PC, or complete handshaking between the two systems. The most common null modem cable types are shown here. Simple RS232 null modem without handshaking (Null modem explanation)
Connector 1 Connector 2
Function
2
Rx
3
Tx
3 5
2 5
Tx Rx Signal ground
RS232 null modem with loop back handshaking (Null modem explanation)
Connector 1 Connector 2
Function
2 3 5 1+4+6 7+8 -
Rx Tx Tx Rx Signal ground DTR CD + DSR DTR CD + DSR RTS CTS RTS CTS
3 2 5 1+4+6 7+8
RS232 null modem with partial handshaking (Null modem explanation) Connector 1
Connector 2
Function
1 2 3 4 5 6 7+8
7+8 3 2 6 5 4 1
RTS2 CTS2 + CD1 Rx Tx Tx Rx DTR DSR Signal ground DSR DTR RTS1 CTS1 + CD2
RS232 null modem with full handshaking (Null modem explanation)
Connector 1
Connector 2
Function
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1.12 PC to RS485 Interface
3 2 6 5 4 8 7
Rx Tx Tx Rx DTR DSR Signal ground DSR DTR RTS CTS CTS RTS
Fig-14: PC RS485 INTERFACE Figure 1: Circuit Diagram of Isolated RS485 Interface Figure 1 shows the circuit diagram of RS485 interface. Connector K1 is linked to the serial port of the PC, power to the PC side of the circuit is derived from the signal lines DTR and RTS. Positive supply is derived from RTS and negative supply from the DTR line. The RTS line is also used to control the data direction of RS485 driver IC U4. Optical isolation is achieved by optocouplers U1, U2 and U3. Opto U1 is used to control the data direction of U4 opto U2 provide RXD line isolation while opto U3 provide TXD line isolation.
The other side of the isolator carries TTL levels. This side is powered by an unregulated dc supply between 9V and 18V dc. IC U5 provide 5V regulated output and IC U4 provide the RS485 bus interface. The TXD and RXD lines status are provided by data indicating LEDs. The interface has been tested at the baud rate of 19.2k baud. For Data Reception RTS = 1 (at +ve level) For Data Transmition RTS = 0 (at -ve level) DTR line is always set to 0 (at -ve level) Figure 2 & 3 shows the component layout of the isolator pcb and the track patterns respectively.
Fig-15: Component layout of the Isolator PCB
Figure 16: Track patterns of the Isolator PCB Component details of the project. 1 4 C1,C2,C3,C6 100nF 2 1 C4 10uF 16V 3 1 C5 470uF 25V 4 3 D1,D2,D3 1N4148 5 2 D4,D5 LED RED 3mm 6 2 D7,D6 TRANSIL 6.8V 7 1 D8 1N4003 8 1 K1 DB9 R/A PCB PLUG 9 1 K2 PCB TERMINAL BLOCK 4 WAY 10 3 R1,R2,R3 1K8 11 2 R7,R4 4K7 12 2 R5,R8 1K 13 3 R9,R12 150R 14 1 R6 680R 15 2 R11,R10 10R 16 1 R13 120R 17 2 U3,U1 H11L1 OPTO-ISOLATOR
18 19 20
1 1 1
U2 U4 U5
CNY17-3 OPTO-ISOLATOR MAX487, SN75176B LM7805
PLC programming cables for several brands Most PLC's can be programmed from a PC via a serial cable. Unfortunately, many of these cables have a non standard layout. De cables shown here can be bought from the regular sales channels, but it is often much cheaper to solder them yourself. Mitsubishi PLC cable layouts Melsec PLC's from Mitsubishi can be connected to PC's running Medoc programming software using various cables. Each different I/O module uses a different pin assignment. Not all Mitsubishi PLCs can be connected directly to a programming PC. The signal levels of the A series CPU units are not RS232 compatible and must be converted with a SC-02N or SC-05 converter. The serial cable layout to connect this converter to a PC is shown in this diagram. PC to Mitsubishi SC-02N/SC-05 adapter cable
If more than one serial port is necessary on an A series melsec PLC, the AJ71C24 or AJ71C21 serial communication modules can be plugged into the system. These modules provide RS232 compatible serial ports, so no signal conversion is necessary to connect these modules with a PC. Both modules are equipped with a DB25 connector. The cable layout for these two modules is shown below. PC to Mitsubishi AJ71C24 serial programming cable
PC to Mitsubishi AJ71C21 serial programming cable
The A1SJ71C24-R2 can also be used to connect computers and devices to a melsec series A PLC. This plug-in module contains two serial ports, each with a DB9 connector. The wiring layout is in fact identical to the PC to Mitsubishi A1SJ71C24-R2 serial programming cable
Omron PLC cable layouts The PLC's from Omron can be connected to various peripheral equipment. Each device requires its own cable layout. Only the more common cables are shown here.
DB9 RS232 programming cable
DB25 RS232 programming cable
CV500-CIF01 tool bus programming cable
Siemens PLC's Most programming of Siemens S5 PLC's is done using a special RS232 to TTY converter. The S7 series are programmed using a RS232 to MPI bus converter. The easiest thing to do is buy these special cables from your local Siemens supplier. The operator terminals however
can be programmed using a normal serial cable. The following cable can be used to program the OP series of operator displays. Programming cable for OPxx display series
Systematic approach to designing a process control system first, we need to select an instrument or a system that you wish to control. Automated system can be a machine or a process and can also be called a process control system. Function of a process control system is constantly watched by input devices (sensors) that give signals to a PLC controller. In response to this, PLC controller sends a signal to external output devices (operative instruments) that actually control how system functions in an assigned manner (for simplification it is recommended that we draw a block diagram of operations’ flow). Secondly, we need to specify all input and output instruments that will be connected to a PLC controller. Input devices are various switches, sensors and such. Output devices can be solenoids, electromagnetic valves, motors, relays, magnetic starters as well as instruments for sound and light signalization. Following an identification of all input and output instruments, corresponding designations are assigned to input and output lines of a PLC controller. Allotment of these designations is in fact an allocation of inputs and outputs on a PLC controller which correspond to inputs and outputs of a system being designed. Thirdly, should make a ladder diagram for a program by following the sequence of operations that was determined in the first step. Finally, program is entered into the PLC controller memory. When finished with programming, checkup is done for any existing errors in a program code (using functions for diagnostics) and, if possible, an entire operation is simulated. Before this system is started, we need to check once again whether all input and output instruments are connected to correct inputs or outputs.
Maintenance Part
Fig-17:Font view of plc
Fig-18: Power Circuit of PLC
Fig-19: Control circuit of PLC
Problem: Power Failure Solution: Power section of PLC fault occurred. Replace capacitor Economical Benefit Using a PLC Control Panel Board Increased production Improved quality Greater product uniformity Saving in raw materials Saving in energy Saving in manpower Increase safety Introduction of Inverter 2.1 Introduction An inverter is an electrical device that converts direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC); the converted AC can be at any required voltage and frequency with the use of appropriate transformers, switching, and control circuits. An inverter is essentially the opposite of a rectifier. Static inverters have no moving parts and are used in a wide range of applications, from small switching power supplies in computers, to large electric utility high-voltage direct current applications that transport bulk power. Inverters are commonly used to supply AC power from DC sources such as solar panels or batteries. Inverter designed to provide 115 VAC from the 12 VDC source provided in an automobile. The unit shown provides up to 1.2 amperes of alternating current, or just enough to power two sixty watt light bulbs. An inverter converts the DC electricity from sources such as batteries, solar panels, or fuel cells to AC electricity. The electricity can be at any required voltage; in particular it can operate AC equipment designed for mains operation, or rectified to produce DC at any desired voltage. Grid tie inverters can feed energy back into the distribution network because they produce alternating current with the same wave shape and frequency as supplied by the distribution system. They can also switch off automatically in the event of a blackout. Micro-inverters convert direct current from individual solar panels into alternating current for the electric grid A variable-frequency drive controls the operating speed of an AC motor by controlling the frequency and voltage of the power supplied to the motor. An inverter provides the controlled power. In most cases, the variable-frequency drive includes a rectifier so that DC power for the inverter can be provided from main AC power. Since an inverter is the key component, variable-frequency drives are sometimes called inverter drives or just inverters.
2.2 Main part of inverter Input Section Control Section Power Section Output Section Input section There are many parts of input section Rectifier Breaking resistor Health relay Control Section There are three types of control Key pad Terminal Communication Power Section Main parts of power Section SMPS card IGBT Output Section DC Converter Chopper transformer Operation mode Frequency reference mode Keypad mode Terminal mode Communication mode Input function Analog Digital Analog input Variable pot, Terminal RS232 ACC-Accelerations time DEC-De acceleration time Base frequency Maximum frequency Digital input FWD-Forward REV-Reverse RST-Reset Multifunction 1 Multifunction 2
Multifunction 3 2.3 Inverter Specification IG-5A kW/Voltage Ratings: o 0.75 ~ 55kW, 3 phase, 200 ~ 230VAC o 0.75 ~ 75kW, 3 phase, 380 ~ 480VAC - Selectable V/f, Sensor less vector, Sensor vector control (Optional) - Built-in process PID control - Optimum acceleration & deceleration for a maximum torque - APP parameter group for special operations; Traverse, Multi Motor Control, DRAW - Multi-function I/O terminal: Input: 27 functions / Output: 21 functions - Multi Motor Control (Up to 4 motors: Optional) - Motor parameter Auto-tuning - Parameter Read/Write function using a detachable LCD Keypad
Fig-20: Inverter iG5A-4 - Power terminal configuration
Symbols Functions R S
AC Line input (3 Phase 200-230 VAC or 380-460 VAC)
T G
Earth Ground
U V
3 Phase power output terminal to motor (3 Phase 200-230 VAC or 380-460 VAC)
W G
Earth Ground
P1
Positive DC bus terminal External DC Reactor connection terminal and DB Unit connection terminal
LS Starvert iG5A is very competitive in its price and its functional strength compared to iG5. User-friendly interface, extended inverter ranges up to 7.5kW, superb torque competence and small size of iG5A provides an optimized user environment. Selectable V/f, sensor less vector control - Motor parameter Auto-tuning - Powerful torque at overall speed range - 0.1 ~ 400Hz frequency output - -15% ~ +10% input voltage margin - Fault history: Last 5 faults - 0~10Vdc / -10 ~ +10Vdc analog input - IP20 enclosure, UL Type 1 (Option) - Selectable manual/automatic torque boost - Selectable PNP/NPN input signal - 2nd motor control and parameter setting - Built-in Dynamic braking transistor as standard
- Enhanced process PID control - Built-in RS485 (LS Bus / Modbus RTU) communication - Cooling fan On/Off control & Easy change - Remote control using external keypad * RJ45 cable(Optional) - Upgraded functions: Sleep & Wake-up (Energy savings) KEBKinetic Energy Buffering) protection Low l (eakage PWM algorism - Monitoring & commissioning PC based software tool IP5A
Starvert iP5A series adopt various functions as standard for operation of Fan and Pump. iP5A's optimum performance for Fan & Pump, you can optimize system stability in user-environment and reduce system construction cost. - Dual PID When additional PID control or Cascade PID control is required, Dual PID provides users various uses of the system with only iP5A.
- Multi Motor Control
The built-in algebra control function enables an inverter to control many motors without a controller so that user can take advantage of energy-saving and cost-down.
- Sleep and Wake-Up The built-in energy saving function makes inverter stop automatically when the capacity is very low.
- Pre Heater The pre heater function is built-in to prevent motor damage and inverter break-down caused from humidity. - Flying Start When the inverter drives many ventilators or when the fan in a big load system turns due to a natural convection, iP5A operates the motor by searching the motor speed automatically. - Auto energy saving iP5A provides the auto energy saving function by the optimal flux control which
minimizes an energy loss caused by a change of the load.
- Improved Management from Instant Power-off and Power Dip Generation During the power Dip or instant power-off, which is generated by lightening, ground fault and power-failure, loads still keep the mechanical energy and this energy flows back to inverter by regeneration. The power-failure guarantee time is extended by using this electrical character of inverter. - Constant and Stable Performance (24 hours 365 days)
Regardless of outside alteration such as input voltage variation by load change or weather effect, iP5A can handle moter and load with best performance.
Specification - 200V Class
SV ¡ iP5A - 2
Motor Rating
055 075
110
150
185
220
300
[HP]
7.5
10
15
20
25
30
40
[kW]
5.5
7.5
11
15
18.5
22
30
Capacity[kVA]2)
9.1
12.2
17.5
22.9
28.2
33.5
43.8
Rated current[A]
24
32
46
60
74
88
115
Output frequency
0.01 ~ 120 [Hz]
Output voltage(V)
200 ~ 230V
Voltage[V]
3 Phase 200~230 V (-15% ~ +10%)
Frequency
50 ~ 60 [Hz] (± 5%)
1)
Output ratings
Input ratings
Weight (kg)
- 400V Class
4.9
6
6
13
13.5
20
20
SV iP5A - 4
Motor Rating1)
Output ratings
Input ratings
055
075
110
150
185
220
300
[HP]
7.5
10
15
20
25
30
40
[kW]
5.5
7.5
11
15
18.5
22
30
Capacity [kVA]2)
9.6
12.7
19.1
23.9
31.1
35.9
48.6
Rated current[A]
12
16
24
30
39
45
61
Output frequency
0.01 ~ 120 [Hz]
Output voltage(V)
380 ~ 480V3)
Voltage[V]
3 Phase 380~480 V (-15% ~ +10%)
Frequency
50 ~ 60 [Hz] (Âą 5%)
Weight (kg)
4.9
6
6
12.5
13
20
20
SV iP5A - 4
370
450
550
750
900
1100
1320
[HP]
50
60
75
100
125
150
175
[kW]
37
45
55
75
90
110
132
Capacity [kVA]2)
59.8
72.5
87.6
121.1
145.8
178
210
Rated current[A]
75
91
110
152
183
223
264
Output frequency
0.01 ~ 120 [Hz]
Motor Rating1)
Output ratings
1) Indicates the maximum applicable capacity when using a 4-Pole LG motor. 2) Rated capacity (v 3Ă—VĂ—I) is based on 220V for 200V class and 460V for 400V class. 3) Maximum output voltage will not exceed the input voltage. An output voltage less than the input voltage may be programmed if necessary.
Max. braking Dynamic torque braking torque ED Common specifications
Option (braking resistor) 4)
UNIT,
braking
Cooling method
Forced air cooling
Protection degree
IP20, UL Enclosed Type 1(provided with conduit box) for all ratings, UL Open type from 15 to 90 kW (Optional conduit plate)
Control method
V/F, Sensor less Vector, Slip Compensation, Easy Start Selectable
Frequency resolution
Control
20% continuous4)
setting
Digital reference: 0.01Hz(Below 100Hz), 0.1Hz(Over 100Hz), Analog reference: 0.01Hz/60Hz
Frequency accuracy
Digital: 0.01% of max. output freq Analog: 0.1% of max. output freq
V/F ratio
Linear, Square pattern, User V/F
Overload capacity
110% per 1min, 120% per 1min5)
Torque boost
Manual torque boost(0 to adjustable), auto torque boost
Operation method
Keypad/Terminal/Communication selectable
Frequency resolution
Analog:0~12V/12V~12V/4~20mA/0~20mA/Pulse/ExtPID, Digital: Keypad
setting
15%
IV5
Fig: 21-Inverter IV5 S Starvert iV5 series realizes the high precision vector control in entire operational area and its highly precise speed control guarantees superb control stability in the elevator controls. Auto tuning In the application which requires a high torque at low speed, the electrical parameters of motor should be properly set for an optimal operation. Auto tuning function of iV5 make users to set the motor variable accurately. - various communication interface iV5 provides various communication interface such as RS 485, Device NET, Profibus-DP and Modbus-RTU. Extended function card (ENC_DIV,DIAO and ELIO) Option card for the encoder pulse division (ENC_DIV) supports the encoder with open collector output and can divide the encoder pulse up to 1/128. Digital input and Analog signal output card (DIAO) can receive the binary speed command from PLC or other upper level controller and has 4 channels of analog signal output. ELIO card enables the lift application software to be available for an optimized lift operation. Terminal configuration Power terminal configuration
Symbol Name
R,S,T
Description 3Phase AC input 1) 200V: 200~230V, 2) 400V: 300~460V, 50/60Hz
AC Input
U,V,W Output
Cable connection of 3 phase induction motor
G
Inverter frame earth terminal
Earth ground
B1,B2 Braking resistor
connection 50/60Hz
Braking resistor connection
P1,P2
DC reactor Braking unit
and DC reactor, braking unit and DC link common connection terminal
P
DC terminal
N
DC Link(-) terminal
Link(+-)
Control terminal configuration
DC Link common connection terminal
Braking unit and DC link common terminal
Item
Displ ay
Name
FX
Forward command
run
RX
Reverse command
run Stops when FX, simultaneously
BX
Emergency stop
ON when closed to CM, FREERUN Stop and Deceleration stop. It does not trigger fault alarm signal.
RST
Fault reset
Clears the fault condition when the fault state is removed.
COMMON
"ON" in case of connection between CM and digital
Description
'ON' when tied to CM terminal
RX
are
ON
/
OFF
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7
CM
Power supply Reference voltage by variable resistor ( + 10V ) : VREF for Analog 10k§Ù setting
KEY PAD Keypad features
2.4 Connection Diagram of inverter
2.5 Types of Fault Over current Over current 2 Ground Fault Inverter Overload Overload Trip Inverter Overheat Output Phase loss Over Voltage Low Voltage Electronic Thermal Input Phase loss Self diagnostic multifunction Parameter save error Inve3rter hardware Fault Communication Error Key pad Error Cooling fan Error Instant cut off External Fault A contact input Brake contra Error Over current Fault Over Current 2 Ground fault current Model: SV008iG5-A-4 Fault: Inverter has no power Solution: SMPS Circuit Problem Replace SMPS Circuit Model: SV005iS5-4 Fault: No Power Solution: Cooling Fan Fault Circuit Servicing Replace Cooling Fan Model: SV022iS5A-4 Fault: No Power Solution: Power Card Fault
IGBT Fault SMPS Card Fault Damage Braking Resistor Replace IGBT Replace SMPS Card Replace Braking Resistor(200 Ohm) Model: SV022iS5A-4 Fault: Key pad LED Direct flashing Solution: Polar Capacitor Fault Replace it, new polar capacitor solder there. Model: SV008iG5-A-4 Fault: Output Error Solution: Replace IR2133J Rectifier. Model: HV008iG-1 Fault: Key pad light (Run,Set,Rev,Fw) flashing at a time. Solution: IGBT Fault Replace IGBT Model: SV044iG5-2 Fault: Low voltage fault Solution: Replace Power circuit resistor Model: IG5440-4 Fault: Does not show display. Solution: SMPS Card fault Replace capacitor of SMPS card Model: SV022iS5A-4 Fault: No Power Solution:
Power Card Fault IGBT Fault SMPS Card Fault Damage Braking Resistor Replace IGBT Replace SMPS Card Replace Braking Resistor (200 Ohm)
Fig-22: Inverter synchronization
Fig-23: Sub Power PCB of inverter
Fig-24: Main Power PCB
Fig-24: Main Power PCB
Fig-25: Control card of Inverter
Fig-:26 Burnt IGBT
Fig-:27 IGBT Test
Fig-:28: Rectifier Conclusion: PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and Inverter is a latest intelligent instrument that is used widely in different industrial plants to operate automatically with decreasing the plants breakdown times as well as its maintenance costs and increasing both of quality and quantity
of productions. Considering of its high reliability and low cost most of the organizations are now trying to replace their old control system with new PLC control system. So as an Electrical Engineer sufficient knowledge about PLC and Inverter should know. GLOSSARY Accuracy: The closeness of an indication or reading of a measurement device to the actual value of the quantity being measured. Usually expressed as Âą percent of full scale output or reading. Active Power: The product of the voltage across a branch of an alternating-current circuit and the component of the electric current that is in phase with the voltage. Adapter: A mechanism or device for attaching non-mating parts. . Air Compressors: An air compressor or a gas compressor operates on the simple principle of taking in a quantity of air or a certain gas and increasing its pressure many times over by reducing its volume. Ammeter: An instrument used to measure current. Ampere (amp): A unit used to define the rate of flow of electricity (current) in a circuit; units are one coulomb (6.28 x 1018 electronics) per second. Amplifier: A device which draws power from a source other than the input signal and which produces as an output an enlarged reproduction of the essential features of its input. Amplitude Span: The Y-axis range of a graphic display of data in either the time or frequency domain. Usually a log display (dB) but can also be linear. Amplitude: A measurement of the distance from the highest to the lowest excursion of motion, as in the case of mechanical body in oscillation or the peak-to-peak swing of an electrical waveform. Application Program: A computer program that accomplishes specific tasks, such as word processing. Apparent Power: The product of the root-mean-square voltage and the root-mean-square current delivered in an alternating-current circuit, no account being taken of the phase difference between voltage and current. ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A seven or eight bit code used to represent alphanumeric characters. It is the standard code used for communications between data processing systems and associated equipment. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. Auto-Zero: An automatic internal correction for offsets and/or drift at zero voltage input. Automatic Reset: 1. A feature on a limit controller that automatically resets the controller when the controlled temperature returns to within the limit bandwidth set. 2. The integral function on a PID controller which adjusts the proportional bandwidth with respect to the set point to compensate for droop in the circuit, i.e., adjusts the controlled temperature to a set point after the system stabilizes. AWG: American Wire Gage. Best Fit Straight Line (BFSL): A line midway between two parallel straight lines enclosing all output vs. pressure values. Beta Ratio: The ratio of the diameter of a pipeline constriction to the unconstricted pipe diameter. BIAS Current: A very low-level DC current generated by the panel meter and superimposed on the signal. This current may introduce a measurable offset across a very high source impedance.
Breakdown Voltage Rating: The dc or ac voltage which can be applied across insulation portions of a transducer without arcing or conduction above a specific value. Bridge Resistance: See Input impedance and Output impedance. BTU: British thermal units. The quantity of thermal energy required to raise one pound of water at its maximum density, 1 degree F. One BTU is equivalent to .293 watt hours, or 252 calories. One kilowatt hour is equivalent to 3412 BTU. Buffer Capacity (B): A measure of the ability of the solution to resist pH change when a strong acid or base is added. Bulb (Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer): The area at the tip of a liquid-in-glass thermometer containing the liquid reservoir. Burn-In: A long term screening test that is effective in weeding out infant mortalities because it simulates actual or worst case operation of the device, accelerated through a time, power, and temperature relationship. Capacitor: An electric circuit element used to store charge temporarily, consisting in general of two metallic plates separated and insulated from each other by a dielectric. Ceramic Insulation: High-temperature compositions of metal oxides used to insulate a pair of thermocouple wires The most common are Alumina (Al2O3), Beryllia (BeO), and Magnesia (MgO). Their application depends upon temperature and type of thermocouple. High-purity alumina is required for platinum alloy thermocouples. Ceramic insulators are available as single and multihole tubes or as beads. Ceramic: Polycrystalline ferroelectric materials which are used as the sensing units in piezoelectric accelerometers. CFM: The volumetric flow rate of a liquid or gas in cubic feet per minute. Charge Sensitivity: For accelerometers that are rated in terms of charge sensitivity, the output voltage (V) is proportional to the charge (Q) divided by the shunt capacitance (C). This type of accelerometer is characterized by a high output impedance. Chatter: The rapid cycling on and off of a relay in a control process due to insufficient bandwidth in the controller. CHROMEGA速: A chromium-nickel alloy which makes up the positive leg of type K and type E thermocouples (registered trademarks of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.). Circuit Breaker: An automatic switch that stops the flow of electric current in a suddenly overloaded or otherwise abnormally stressed electric circuit. Clear: To restore a device to a prescribed initial state, usually the zero state. Clipping: The term applied to the phenomenon which occurs when an output signal is limited in some way by the full range of an amplifier, ADC or other device. Clock: The device that generates periodic signals for synchronization. Closeness of Control: Total temperature variation from a desired set point of system. CMV (Common-Mode Voltage): The AC or DC voltage which is tolerable between signal and ground. One type of CMV is specified between SIG LO and PWR GND. In differential meters, a second type of CMV is specified between SIG HI or LO and ANA GND (METER GND). Compensation: An addition of specific materials or devices to counteract a known error. Conductance: The measure of the ability of a solution to carry an electrical current. (See Equivalent Conductance) Conduction: Conveying of electrical energy or heat through or by means of a conductor. Confidence Level: The range within which the true value of a measured quantity exists. Control Mode: The output form or type of control action used by a temperature controller to control temperature, i.e., on/off, time proportioning, PID.
Control Point: The temperature at which a system is to be maintained. Convection: 1. The circulatory motion that occurs in a fluid at a non-uniform temperature owing to the variation of its density and the action of gravity. 2. The transfer of heat by this automatic circulation of fluid. Coulomb Sensitivity: Charge/unit acceleration, expressed in Pc/g (charge sensitivity). Counter Weight: A weight added to a body so as to reduce a calculated unbalance at a desired place. CPU: Central processing unit. The part of the computer that contains the circuits that control and perform the execution of computer instructions. Critical Damping: Critical damping is the smallest amount of damping at which a given system is able to respond to a step function without overshoot. Critical Speed: The rotational speed of the rotor or rotating element at which resonance occurs in the system. The shaft speed at which at least one of the "critical" or natural frequencies of a shaft is excited. Current: The rate of flow of electricity. The unit of the ampere (A) defined as 1 ampere = 1 coulomb per second. Current Transformer: In electrical engineering, a current transformer (CT) is used for measurement of electric currents. Current transformers are also known as instrument transformers. DC: Direct current; an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value. Dead Band: 1. For chart records: the minimum change of input signal required to cause a deflection in the pen position. 2. For temperature controllers: the temperature band where heat is turned off upon rising temperature and turned on upon falling temperature expressed in degrees. The area where no heating (or cooling) takes place. Density: Mass per unit of volume of a substance. I.E.: grams/cu.cm. or pounds/cu.ft. Derivative: Derivative function senses the rate of rise or fall of the system temperature Deviation: The difference between the value of the controlled variable and the value at which it is being controlled. Dissipation Constant: The ratio for a thermistor which relates a change in internal power dissipation to a resultant change of body temperature. Dissociation Constant (K): A value which quantitatively expresses the extent to which a substance dissociates in solution. The smaller the value of K, the less dissociation of the species in solution. This value varies with temperature, ionic strength, and the nature of the solvent. Duplex Wire: A pair of wires insulated from each other and with an outer jacket of insulation around the inner insulated pair. Duty Cycle: The total time to one on/off cycle. Usually refers to the on/off cycle time of a temperature controller. Dynamic (Two-Plane) Balancing Machine: A dynamic balancing machine is a centrifugal balancing machine that furnishes information for performing two-plane balancing. Electrical Interference: Electrical noise induced upon the signal wires that obscures the wanted information signal. Electrode Potential (E): The difference in potential established between an electrode and a solution when the electrode is immersed in the solution. Electromotive Force (emf): The potential difference between the two electrodes in a cell. The cell emf is the cell voltage measured when no current is flowing through the cell. It can be measured by means of a pH meter with high input impedance.
Electronic Industries Association (EIA): A standards organization specializing in the electrical and functional characteristics of interface equipment. EMF: Electromotive force. A rise in (electrical) potential energy. End Points: The end points of a full scale calibration curve. Ferrule: A compressible tubular fitting that is compressed onto a probe inside a compression fitting to form a gas-tight seal. Ferannti Effect: A rise in voltage occurring at the end of a long transmission line when its load is disconnected. Frequency: N number of cycles over a specified time period over which an event occurs. Gain: The amount of amplification used in an electrical circuit. Galvanometer: An instrument that measures small electrical currents by means of deflecting magnetic coils. Generator: A device that produces electric current, usually by rotating a conductor in a magnetic field, thereby generating current through electromagnetic induction. Hertz (Hz): Units in which frequency is expressed. Synonymous with cycles per second. values. Machine language programs are often written in hexadecimal notation. Horse Power: A unit of power in the U.S. Customary System, equal to 745.7 watts or 33,000 foot-pounds per minute. Impedance: The total opposition to electrical flow (resistive plus reactive). Input Impedance: The resistance measured across the excitation terminals of a transducer. Insulation Resistance: The resistance measured between two insulated points on a transducer when a specific dc voltage is applied at room temperature. IPTS-48: International Practical Temperature Scale of 1948. Fixed points in thermometry specified by Ninth General Conference held in 1948. ISA: Instrument Society of America. Isolation: The reduction of the capacity of a system to respond to an external force by use of resilient isolating materials. Isolator: A passive attenuator in which the loss in one direction is much greater than that in the opposite direction; a ferrite isolator for waveguides is an example. Joule: The basic unit of thermal energy. Junction: The point in a thermocouple where the two dissimilar metals are joined. Kilowatt (kw): Equivalent to 1000 watts. Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1000 watthours. Kilovolt amperes (kva): 1000 volt amps. Kinetic Energy: Energy associated with mass in motion, i.e., 1/2 rV2 where r is the density of the moving mass and V is its velocity. KVA: Kilovolt amperes (1000-volt amps). Lag: 1. A time delay between the output of a signal and the response of the instrument to which the signal is sent. 2. A time relationship between two waveforms where a fixed reference point on one wave occurs after the same point of the reference wave. Leakage Rate: The maximum rate at which a fluid is permitted or determined to leak through a seal. The type of fluid, the differential Limits of Error: A tolerance band for the thermal electric response of thermocouple wire expressed in degrees or percentage defined by ANSI specification MC-96.1 (1975). Lightning surge: A transient disturbance in an electric circuit due to lightning. Limits of Error: A tolerance band for the thermal electric response of thermocouple wire expressed in degrees or percentage defined by ANSI specification MC-96.1 (1975). Linearity: The closeness of a calibration curve to a specified straight line. Linearity is expressed as the maximum deviation of any calibration point on a specified straight line during any one calibration cycle.
of this potential depends on the composition of the liquids and the type of junction used. Load Impedance: The impedance presented to the output terminals of a transducer by the associated external circuitry. Load: The electrical demand of a process expressed as power (watts), current (amps) or resistance (ohms). Load Line: A straight line drawn across a series of tube or transistor characteristic curves to show how output signal current will change with input signal voltage when a specified load resistance is used. Load Break Switch: An electric switch in a circuit with several hundred thousand volts, designed to carry a large amount of current without overheating the open position, having enough insulation to isolate the circuit in closed position, and equipped with arc interrupters to interrupt the load current. Maximum Power Rating: The maximum power in watts that a device can safely handle. Microamp: One millionth of an ampere, 10-6 amps, ÂľA. Microvolt: One millionth of a volt, 10-6 volts. Mil: One thousandth of an inch (.001"). Milliamp: One thousandth of an amp, 10-3 amps, symbol mA. Millimeter: One thousandth of a meter, symbol mm. Millivolt: Unit of electromotive force N/C (No Connection): A connector point for which there is no internal connection. NBS: National Bureau of Standards. NEC: National Electric Codes. Negative Temperature Coefficient: A decrease in resistance with an increase in temperature. NEMA-4: A standard from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, which defines enclosures intended for indoor or outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose-directed water. NEMA-7: A standard from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, which defines explosion-proof enclosures for use in locations classified as Class I, Groups A, B, C or D, as specified in the National Electrical Code. NEMA-12: A standard from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, which defines enclosures with protection against dirt, dust, splashes by non-corrosive liquids, and salt spray. input terminals. NPT: National Pipe Thread. Null: A condition, such as balance, which results in a minimum absolute value of output. O.D.: Outside diameter. Octal: Pertaining to a base 8 number system. Oscillating Circuit: An electric circuit with values of capacitance and inductance that cause its current, charge, and electric potential to oscillate in a sinusoidal pattern. Ohmeter: An instrument used to measure electrical resistance. On/off Controller: A controller whose action is fully on or fully off. Open Circuit: The lack of electrical contact in any part of the measuring circuit. Peripheral: A device that is external to the CPU and main memory, i.e., printer, modem or terminal, but is connected by the appropriate electrical connections. Phase Difference: The time expressed in degrees between the same reference point on two periodic waveforms. Phase Proportioning: A form of temperature control where the power supplied to the process is controlled by limiting the phase angle of the line voltage.
Phase: A time based relationship between a periodic function and a reference. In electricity, it is expressed in angular degrees to describe the voltage or current relationship of two alternating waveforms. . Plane Separation: Of a balancing machine, is the operation of reducing the correction plane interference ratio for a particular rotor. Polarity: In electricity, the quality of having two oppositely charged poles, one positive one negative. Port: A signal input (access) or output point on a computer. Potential transformer: An instrument transformer whose primary winding is connected in parallel with a circuit in which the voltage is to be measured or controlled. Also known as potential transformer. Potentiometer: 1. A variable resistor often used to control a circuit. 2. A balancing bridge used to measure voltage. Power Supply: A separate unit or part of a circuit that supplies power to the rest of the circuit or to a system. Principal Axes: The axes of maximum and minimum normal stress. Probe: A generic term that is used to describe many types of temperature sensors. PSIA: Pounds per square inch absolute. Pressure referenced to a vacuum. PSID: Pounds per square inch differential. Pressure difference between two points. PSIG: Pound per square inch gage. Pressure referenced to ambient air pressure. PSIS: Pounds per square inch standard. Pressure referenced to a standard atmosphere. Range ability: The ratio of the maximum flow rate to the minimum flow rate of a meter. Real Time: The time interval over which the system temperature is sampled for the derivative function. Record: A collection of unrelated information that is treated as a single unit. Recovery Time: The length of time which it takes a transducer to return to normal after applying a proof pressure. Redox Potential: The potential developed by a metallic electrode when placed in a solution containing a species in two different oxidation states. Reference Plane: Any plane perpendicular to the shaft axis to which an amount of unbalance is referred. Register: A storage device with a specific capacity, such as a bit, byte or word. Relay (Mechanical): An electromechanical device that completes or interrupts a circuit by physically moving electrical contacts into contact with each other. Relay (Solid State): A solid state switching device which completes or interrupts a circuit electrically with no moving parts. Residual (Final) Unbalance: Residual unbalance is that unbalance of any kind that remains after balancing. Resistance Ratio Characteristic: For thermistors, the ratio of the resistance of the thermistor at 25째C to the resistance at 125째C. Resistance Temperature Characteristic: A relationship between a thermistor's resistance and the temperature. Resistance: The resistance to the flow of electric current measured in ohms (1/2) for a conductor. Resistance is function of diameter, resistivity (an intrinsic property of the material) and length. Resistor: A device used to control current in an electric circuit by providing resistance. Inductor: One that inducts, especially a device that functions by or introduces inductance into a circuit.
Response Time: The length of time required for the output of a transducer to rise to a specified percentage of its final value as a result of a step change of input. Reynolds Number: The ratio of inertial and viscous forces in a fluid defined by the formula Re = rVD/µ, where: r = Density of fluid, µ = Viscosity in centipoise (CP), V = Velocity, and D = Inside diameter of pipe. RFI: Radio frequency interference. Rheostat: A variable resistor. Rise Time: The time required for a sensor or system to respond to an instantaneous step function, measured from the 10% to 90% points on the response waveforms. Root Mean Square (RMS): Square root of the mean of the square of the signal taken during one full cycle. Rotor: A rotor is a rotating body whose journals are supported by bearings. RTD: Resistance temperature detector. SAMA: Scientific Apparatus Makers Association. An association that has issued standards covering platinum, nickel, and copper resistance elements (RTDs). SCE: Saturated calomel electrode. SCR: Ssilicone controlled rectifier. Scroll: To move all or part of the screen material up to down, left or right Self Heating: Internal heating of a transducer as a result of power dissipation. Sensing Element: That part of the transducer which reacts directly in response to input. Sensitivity Shift: A change in slope of the calibration curve for change in sensitivity. Sensitivity: The minimum change in input signal to which an instrument can respond. SI: System International Stagnation Pressure: The sum of the static and dynamic pressure. Surge Current: A current of short duration that occurs when power is first applied to capacitive loads or temperature dependent resistive loads such as tungsten or molybdenum heaters-usually lasting no more than several cycles. . Syntax: The rules governing the structure of a language. TEMPCO: Abbreviation for "temperature coefficient": the error introduced by a change in temperature. Normally expressed in %/°C or ppm/°C. Terminal: An input/output device used to enter data into a computer and record the output. Thermal Coefficient of Resistance: The change in resistance of a semiconductor per unit change in temperature over a specific range of temperature. Thermal Conductivity: The property of a material to conduct heat in the form of thermal energy. Thermal Expansion: An increase in size due to an increase in temperature expressed in units of an increase in length or increase in size per degree, i.e. inches/inch/degree C. Thermal Gradient: The distribution of a differential temperature through a body or across a surface. Transformer: A device used to transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another. With an alternating current, a transformer will either raise or lower the voltage Triac: A solid state switching device used to switch alternating current wave forms. . True RMS: The true root-mean-square value of an AC or AC-plus-DC signal, often used to determine power of a signal. Undershoot: The difference in temperature between the temperature a process goes to, below the set point, after the cooling cycle is turned off and the set point temperature. Ungrounded Junction: A form of construction of a thermocouple probe where the hot or measuring junction is fully enclosed by and insulated from the sheath material. Union: A form of pipe fitting where two extension pipes are joined at a separable coupling.
Vacuum: Any pressure less than atmospheric pressure. Vacuum pressure: The pressure exerted by a vapor in equilibrium with solid or liquid phase.. Viscosity: The inherent resistance of a substance to flow. Volt: The (electrical) potential difference between two points in a circuit. The fundamental unit is derived as work per unit charge-(V = W/Q). One volt is the potential difference required to move one coulomb of charge between two points in a circuit while using one joule of energy. Voltage: An electrical potential which can be measured in volts. Voltmeter: An instrument used to measure voltage. Volume Flow Rate: Calculated using the area of the full closed conduit and the average fluid velocity in the form, Q = V x A, to arrive at the total volume quantity of flow. Q = volumetric flowrate, V = average fluid velocity, and A = cross sectional area of the pipe. Watt Density: The watts emanating from each square inch of heated surface area of a heater. Expressed in units of watts per square inch. Young's Modulus: Young's Modulus (the Modulus of Elasticity) is equivalent to the ratio of normal stress to strain. Zero Point: The electrical zero point where zero millivolts would be displayed. Used in conjunction with the slope control to provide a narrower range calibration. Zero Power Resistance: The resistance of a thermistor or RTD element with no power being dissipated. Zero Voltage Switching: The making or breaking of circuit timed such that the transition occurs when the voltage wave form crosses zero voltage; typically only found in solid state switching devices. ACRONYMS A AC Alternating Current (vs DC) ACIA Asynchronous Communication Interface Adapter ACL Advanced CMOS Logic (as in 74ACL245) ANSI American National Standards Institute ARRL American Radio Relay League AS Advanced Schottky (as in 74AS245) ASIC Application-Specific Integrated Circuit AVC Automatic Volume Control B BASIC Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code BEV Billion Electron Volts BIFET Bipolar Field-Effect Transistor BNC Baby N Connector BW Bandwidth C CC Constant Current CCD Charge Coupled Device (used in cameras) CCITT International Telegraphy and Telephony Consultative Committee CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CCW Counter Clock-Wise CFM Cubic Feet per Minute CV Constant Voltage CVT Constant Voltage Transformer (aka ferroresonant by Sola(tm)) CW Clock Wise D D/A Digital to Analog DAC Digital to Analog Converter | Data Acquisition and Control DARPA Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DAV Data AValiable | DatA Valid (logic signal) DC Direct Current (vs AC) DCD Data Carrier Detect (protocol signal) DPDT Dual Pole Dual Throw (as in a switch) DPI Dots Per Inch (as in resolution) DPST Dual Pole Single Throw (as in a switch) DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory E EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter ESA European Space Agency ESD Electrostatic Sensitive Device (aka CMOS :-) ESR Equivalent Series Resistance EV Electron Volt F FET Field Effect Transistor FF Flip Flop FFT Fast Fourier Transform FIFO First In First Out FILO First In Last Out FM Frequency Modulation FORTRAN FORmula TRANslation FP Floating Point FPLA Field Programmable Logic Array G GA Gate Array GAL Generic Array Logic GCS Gate Controller Switch GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFI Ground Fault Interrupter GFLOPS Billions of Floating Point operations per Second GIGO Garbage In Garbage Out H HRC
High Rupturing Capacitor
HD High Density HTS High Tension Switchgear HDC Hard Disk Controller HVDC High Voltage Direct Current HVPS High Voltage Power Supply Hz Hertz (cycles per second) I IP Interface Processor IR Current/Resistance | Infrared IRED Infrared Emitting Diode ISA Instrument Society of America ISN Information Systems Network ISO In Search Of J JEDEC Joint Electron Device Engineering Council JFET Junction Field Effect Transistor JIS Japanese Industrial Standard JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory JUG Joint Users Group K K Kilo (1000 units) KA KiloAmpere (1000A) KBPS KiloBits Per Second KEV Kilo Electron Volts KHz Kilo Hertz (1000 cycles per second) KVA Kilo Volt Amperes KWH Kilo Watt Hours L L Inductance LASER Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation LC Inductance and Capacitance LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode LF Low Frequency LIFO Last In First Out LW Long Wave M MDAC Multiplying Digital to Analog Converter MECL Motorola Emitter Coupled Logic MFLOPS Milions of FLOating Point operations per Second MFM Modified Frequency Modulation
MHz
MegaHertz
N NEDA National Electronics Distributors Association NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NTSC National Television Systems Committee (Never The Same Color twice :-) O OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer OS Operating System OSCAR Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectrometry OTP One Time Programmable (as in PROM or plastic EPROM) OVP Over Voltage Protection P PCM PEC PF PG PIV PLA
Pulse Code Modulation PhotoElectric Cell Power Factor Power Gain Peak Inverse Voltage Programmable Logic Array
Q QA QC QIC QIP QSM
Quality Assurance Quality Control Quarter Inch Cartridge Quad Inline Package Quad Surface Mount
R R&D Research and Development RAD Radiation Absorbed Dose RADAR RAdio Detection And Ranging S SCL SCR SCS SSR SSTV SW
Serial CLock Silicon Controller Rectifier Silicon Controller Switch Solid State Relay Slow Scan TeleVision Short Wave
T T/H Track and Hold TC Temperature Coefficient TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TD Tunnel Diode TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf TEM Transverse Electromagnetic (wave) TF Transfer Function TFD Thin Film Detector TFEL Thin Film Electro Luminescent TS Time Sharing TTL Transistor Transistor Logic TV Television TWT Traveling Wave Tube U uF micro Farad (measure of capacitance) UHF Ultra High Frequency UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply USART Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter UTC Universal Time Code UV Ultraviolet V VA Volt Ampere VAC Volts Alternating Current VOM Volt Ohmmeter W WV WW
Working Voltage Wire Wound | Wire Wrap
X XMT Transmit XTAL crystal Y YAG Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (laser) YIG Yttrium Iron Garnet Z ZD ZIF ZIP
Zero Defects Zero Insertion Force Zigzag Inline Package | Compression scheme
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