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Micron Serially Driven 6-Digit
Panel Meter & Remote Display

With optional analog output & setpoint control output capabilities

remote display
 
digital indicator
 
slave displays
process transmitter
rs485

Standard Features

  • 6-digit numeric display of received serial data
  • Same appearance as 1/8 DIN Micron instruments
  • User selectable protocol : Modbus RTU or ASCII, Micron ASCII
  • Universal AC power, 85-264 Vac
  • NEMA 4X, 1/8 DIN case
  • Certified to UL 61010C-1 (UL mark), EN 61010-1 (CE mark), RoHS
    Options:
  • Low voltage power, 10-48 Vdc or 12-30 Vac
  • Dual and Quad contact or solid state relays actuated by reading or control characters
  • Analog output: isolated, 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V, -10 to +10V
  • Serial communications: RS232, RS485, Modbus RS485, USB, or USB-to-RS485 converter

Description

Micron Remote Displays or Serial Input Meters accept RS232, RS485, Modbus RS485 or USB data from computers, programmable controllers, Micron instruments, or other devices with a serial data output. They can also provide relay closures and an analog output based on the received serial data. They blend in with 1/8 DIN Micron digital panel meters, counters and timers to provide a numeric display from -999,999 to +999,999.

Use with Micron Instruments. All Micron meters, counters and timers allow the display of the sending unit to be duplicated by a Micron remote display. The simultaneous display of multiple parameters using multiple remote displays is possible if the sending unit is a Micron counter equipped with an FR (frequency) or VF (voltage-to-frequency) signal conditioner board. While the sending counter can only display one selected parameter at a time (such as rate for channel A), up to four parameters can be transmitted in the serial data (such as rate A, rate B, ratio A/B and peak). A remote display can be set up to display any of the transmitted items. For example, a Micron Batch Controller can show the current batch total, while remote displays show rate, peak rate, and either grand total or number of batches. An indicator light shows which item has been chosen for display.

A serial communications board is required. Choices are RS232 with an RJ11 connector, RS485 with dual RJ11 connectors for daisy chaining, Modbus RS485 with dual RJ45 connectors for daisy chaining, USB, and USB for connection to a PC plus an RJ11 connector to an RS485 network. Three serial protocols are user-selectable for all serial interface boards: Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, and Micron ASCII. The Modbus protocol allows devices by different manufacturers to share the same data line, but the Micron protocol is simpler and is recommended when all devices on the line are Microns.

Isolated Analog Output Option. A Micron remote display can be equipped with an optional 16-bit isolated analog output board with a 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10 V or -10 to +10V output to serve as a low-cost and highly accurate digital-to-analog converter or transmitter.

Alarm & Setpoint Control Options. A Micron remote display can be equipped with an optional relay output board with dual 8A contact relays or dual opto-isolated AC/DC solid state relays to provide remote alarm and setpoint control capability. The relays can respond to the transmitted values or to any of 8 serially transmitted control characters. The control characters can be generated by a Micron meter, counter or timer, thereby assuring that the local and remote alarm points are identical.


SPECIFICATIONS

Display
Readout
Range
Indicators
6 LED digits, 7-segment, 14.2 mm (.56"), red or green
-999999 to +999999
Four LED lamps
Power
Voltage, standard
Voltage, optional
Frequency
Power Isolation
85-264 Vac or 90-300 Vdc (DC operation not UL approved)
12-30 Vac or 10-48 Vdc
DC or 47-63 Hz
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test
Serial Interface (one required)
Board Selections
Protocols
Data Rates
Digital Addresses
Isolation
RS232, RS485, Modbus RS485, USB, USB-to-RS485 converter
Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, simpler Micron ASCII
300 to 19200 bps
247 (Modbus), 31 (Micron ASCII),
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test
Analog Output (optional)
Output levels
Current compliance
Voltage compliance
Scaling
Resolution
Isolation
4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V, -10 to +10V (jumper selectable)
2 mA at 10V ( > 5 kOhm load)
12V at 20 mA ( < 600 Ohm load)
Zero and full scale adjustable from -99999 to +99999
16 bits (0.0015% of full scale)
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test
Dual or Quad Contact Relay Outputs (optional)
Relay Type
Load Rating
Isolation
Form C, SPDT
8A at 250 Vac or 24 Vdc
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test
Dual or Quad Solid State Relay Outputs (optional)
Relay Type
Load Rating
Isolation
Form A, SPST, normally open
130 mA at 140 Vac or 180 Vdc
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test
Environmental
Operating Temp.
Storage Temp.
Relative Humidity
Protection
0°C to 60°C
-40°C to 85°C
95% at 40°C, non-condensing
NEMA-4X (IP-65) when panel mounted
Displayable Parameters when Connected to a Micron Counter
FR (Frequency)
Sig Conditioner,
Non-extended
Item #1: Rate A, total A, time interval, period A
Item #2: Rate B, total B, period B
Item #3: Peak
Item #4: Valley
FR (Frequency)
Sig Conditioner,
Extended
Item #1: Rate A, total A, rate B, total B, time interval, phase, A+B, A-B, AxB, A/B, A/B-1, batch total, stopwatch.
Item #2: Rate A, total A, rate B, total B, period B, batch grand total, number of batches, accumulated time.
Item #3: Rate B, total B, rate derived from batch, period B.
Item #4: Peak or valley
VF (V-to-F)
Sig Conditioner,
Extended
Item #1: Rate, total, batch total.
Item #2: Rate, total, batch grand total, number of batches.
Item #3: Batch rate
Item #4: Peak or valley

Application Examples

Remote Displays Driven by a Computer
Remote digital displays addressed on a single RS-485 serial data line
Remote Displays Augmenting a Micron Counter
digital indicator
The display of a Micron counter can be augmented by up to three slave displays to show up to four parameters simultaneously: Items #1, #2, #3 and peak rate (if rate was one of the selected items). All four parameters can also be displayed at a remote location
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