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Universal Input Scanner/Data Logger

Model-U881NX
1. I N T R O D U C T I O N S
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Features
1.3. Specifications
2. I N S TAL L ATI O N / W I R I N G
3. O P E R ATI O N / P R O G R AM M I N G
3.1. HMI Interface
3.2. Programming/Operation
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4

Display Interval / Sl.No.& Auto/Manual Operation

Alarms Viewing / Programming
Calibration mode
Configuration / Setup mode

APPENDIX A:
1. Wiring Diagram for PS/Relays (Main Unit)
2. Back Connection for U881 NX
3. Dimensions/Panel cutout details

881 NX/H/V is a Universal Input Scanner intended for continuous monitors of

process parameters.
It incorporates advanced software features and micro controller based design
to provide complete user flexibility and can cater to almost all monitoring and
data acquisition needs of the user. It can be user programmed to cover
different application needs thus reducing time, inventory and spares cost. It
accepts direct signals from thermocouples, RTDs and linear voltage and
current inputs, either as fixed type or programmable universal input. Each
channel is sequentially scanned and active channels are displayed, Individual
channels can be locked for monitoring using the E key. Flexible alarm logic
and grouping is provided to energize alarm relay outputs as per the process
parameter values and programmed set points.
Serial communication is provided to enable the scanner to communicate with
PC (RS 232/RS 485 optional.
Site programmable mixed inputs, ranges, decimals, alarm/trip values.
4 relays with C/O contacts freely allocatable/grouped to any channel
alarm/trip.
All functions operation, configuration, calibration and configuration from
keyboard.

RS-232 Serial Communication port or RS485 port OPTIONAL.

16 inputs and 8 relay outputs standard (refer factory for more
inputs/outputs)
2 nos 4-digit 7-segment LEDs for Process Values, Channel Numbers,
alarms etc.

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1 . 2 F EA T U R E S
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
1.3.1
1.3.2

Power Supply : 90-270 V AC, 50 Hz +/- 3 Hz

Input/Ranges : Site programmable as per following Input/range table:

Input

Ranges (default)

Resolution

Pt-100 RTD (3 wire)

-199.9 to +600.0 C

0.1 C

1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.4
1.3.5
1.3.6
1.3.7
1.3.8

Channels
Accuracy
Alarms
Alarm outputs
Relay type
Relay hysteresis
Display

: 8 / 16 (as per requirement)

: +/- 0.25% FS +/- 1 digit (For CU-53 it is +/- 0.50% FS)
: High or Low type per channel, programmable
: 6 Relays
: Potential-free, rating 7A, 240V or 10V, 110V resistive loads
: Programmable at site
: 7-segment LED, 14.2 mm height; 4 digits (Channel No.), 4 digits (Value)
Red LED lamps for A/M status
1.3.9 Auto-Manual Station: built-in, for manual/automatic display of channel-wise data.
1.3.10 Skip/Unskip mode: for skipping from display open/unconnected channels
1.3.11 Calibration
: From front keyboard, via 4-key keyboard.
1.3.12 Port
: RS-485 Isolated serial port.
1.3.13 Supply/relay terminations: Via screwed connectors, suitable for 2.5 mm2 wire size. Power supply, Sensor and relay terminals are on
instrument rear.
1.3.14 Enclosure
bezel size142x72x15 cutout 136x68, IP40. Metallic Enclosure
1.3.16 Operating conditions: Temperature 50C max, Humidity 90% RH max, NC.

2.0 INSTALLATION / WIRING

Unpack the instrument and install it in a panel having specified cutout. Provide instrument power as per order. Provide an external
fuse/MCB of 250 mA rating for additional protection. Wire up the relays if ordered; these are with potential-free output, external voltage
has to be connected to drive the trip circuit (e.g. contactors coil).
Wire up the instruments inputs via its detachable external termination board and connect it to the main unit by the built-in Male/Female
connector pairs. Route the sensor cables and the extension cable away from electrical noise sources. Ensure correct input polarity.
Important Note: Insure proper earthing connection of supply

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3 .31. 0 O PHEMRIAITNITOENR F
E GRAMMING
The U881-nx has the following HMI-interface:
1. Top 4 digit 7-segment LED normally shows Process Value display of channel being shown (PV). This indicates the value of the channels
input being measured, in direct engineering units.
2.

Bottom 4 digit 7-segment LED normally shows Channel Number and Alarm Status of channel being shown.

3.

2 nos LEDs A & M for display of Auto-Manual status. The instrument can be operated in automatic mode, wherein the channel display
automatically scrolls through all channels as per user set display interval time. In Manual mode, user can select any channel and hold the
display to that channel.

4.

4 nos. keys for operating the instrument. Their normal functions are given below

1. S SCROLL: This key sequentially selects parameter being displayed or programmed.

2. Decrement: This key selects (decrements) channel numbers in Manual Mode
3. Increment: This key selects (increments) channel numbers in Manual Mode.
4. M Auto/Manual: This key toggles the instrument between Auto/Manual modes.
All keys are multi-function keys and used singly or in combination with other keys and this is described in the relevant sections.
Any unused channel should be terminated by minimum 100 resistor

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3.2

P R O G R AM M I N G / O P E R ATI O N S

3.2.1

D i s p l a y I n t e r v a l / S e r i a l N u m b e r C h a n g e & Au t o / M a n u a l O p e r a t i o n

Press

Displays

Annunciates

S Key

DStn

Auto mode display time selectable 1-100 seconds by or keys

S Key

SLno

Serial number 1-255 for addressing in network selectable by or keys

S Key

Exits to normal mode of display

M Key

Toggles A LED

3.2.2

Toggles instrument between Auto Scroll and Manual Mode of display

A L AR M M O D E - P r o g r a m m i n g / V i e w i n g Al a r m s

Press

Displays

1. Press S + keys
Enters into Alarm View /
Change Mode.
2. Alarms can be set or
programmed per channel.

Annunciates

9 0 0.0
S101

1. Press S + keys
Enters into Alarm2
Change Mode.

1 2 0. 0

2. Alarms can be set or

programmed per channel.

S201

Press S key successively to

select on the Bottom Window:
S1(Alarm 1)
g1(Relay Hysterisis S1)
d1(Delay to Relay ON)

Press S + M keys to quit

Bottom display shows the Channel No.(2 digits) and remaining two digits, it
sequentially shows: - S1(Alarm 1), g1 (Relay Hysterisis of S1), d1(Delay to
Alarm 1)
Top display shows present alarm setting.
Change set value by using keys.
Bottom display shows the Channel No.(2 digits) and remaining two digits, it
sequentially shows: - S2(Alarm 2), g2 (Relay Hysterisis of S2), d2(Delay to
Alarm 2)
Top display shows hysterisis value & polarity of 1st alarm of selected channel.

- 0 0.

g101

This section describes the

relay hysterisis g1 and g2
used to select relay on-off
differential and relay state in
alarm condition.
Press S key to select Next
Channel, repeat procedure to
set Alarms.

Top display shows present alarm setting.

Change set value by using keys.

1 1 00
S202

Hysterisis: Respective alarms hysterisis can be adjusted for providing a deadband between alarm trip/reset, to avoid frequent trips/relay chattering. Relay
state in alarm condition is set by polarity of the value.
The table below shows polarity settings:
Hysterisis programmed

Relay ON condition

Relay OFF condition

Positive

PV Alarm Set

PV Alarm Set

Negative

PV Alarm Set

PV Alarm Set

Repeat above steps to set alarms for channel selected.

Press S + M keys to go to come out of Alarm mode.

Important Note: Programming a negative or positive sign to the Hysterisis enables user to make relays OFF or ON in alarm
condition, as desired. User caution and care is to be taken while programming this feature in this extremely universal instrument.

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3.2.3
C AL I B R ATI O N M O D E
The instrument can be calibrated from the front panel keyboard by adjusting the Slope/Intercept of each channel by connecting a calibrated
source/standard at the input terminals of channel to be calibrated.
Enter the calibration mode by pressing S + M key combination as per table below:
Press

Displays

Press S key again

Enters Zero Calibration

Annunciates
Top display shows current channels input value. Connect zero side input from
calibrator.

0 0 1.2

1. If small error is observed, adjust using & keys.

2. Lower display shows z->zero and 01-> channel no.
Top display shows current channels input value.
Connect full span input from calibrator.

ZE01

Press S key again

Enters Span Calibration

1. If small error is observed, adjust using & keys.

Lower display shows S->Span and 01-> channel no.

1199

2. If channel is being calibrated for newly setup input, use

QuickCal keys (S + ) to come quickly to span side calibration.

SP01

Press S + M keys
Quits Calibration Mode
Important Note:
i) Whenever dual key press functions are discussed, the keys have to be pressed as follows: Press first key in the combination,
keeping it pressed, press second, release first and then release second. In above case, press S first, keep it pressed and press M, then
release S, then release M.
ii) If user will change any thing, he has to save the changes first.
3.2.4
CONFIGURATION/SETUP MODE
In this mode, the U881-NX can be configured for its channel-wise inputs, ranges, alarm/relay grouping/assignment from the front panel
keyboard.
Enter the Configuration mode by pressing first S KEY FOR 5 SECONDS.. This enters instrument into Configuration Mode. Continuing further in
the same mode, next press S key. Configure step-wise as per the table below:
Press

Annunciates

Displays

1. S keys for 5 seconds

CHNO
Enters Configuration Mode

0 1

Press S key to enter configuration mode.

Press S key

Top display shows Input selected.

Bottom display shows the Input Selection Mode of selected channel
(in- input; 01- Channel No.)

rtd

Rtd

Pt-100 RTD

i n 01
Press S key again
Enters Range High for the selected
channel (e.g. 100.0 for 0-100.0 range)
Press S key again
Enters Range Low for the selected
channel (e.g. 000.0 for 0-100.0 range)

Press S key to select sequentially

following conditions for channel:
Alarm1 (S1).

1 0 0. 0
rH01
0 0 0. 0
rL01

rLy1
S10

Press S key to select sequentially

following conditions for channel:

rLy2

Alarm2 (S2).
Open Input (Pn)

S 201

Press S + M keys

Top display shows channels span side range value (Range High).
Use keys to change if required.
Note: Ranges are limited by respective sensor types see Section 1.2
Top display shows channels zero side range value (Range Low).
Use keys to change if required.
Top display shows relay number assignable to channel selected. Use
keys to assign relay number. If no relay is to be assigned to selected
channel, choose nORL by toggling beyond rL32
(using keys).
Bottom display shows Channel Number and the Alarm type (changeable by
A/M key between S1, S2 and Pn conditions).
Top display shows relay number assignable to channel selected. Use
keys to assign relay number. If no relay is to be assigned to selected
channel, choose nORL by toggling beyond rL04
(using keys).

Bottom display shows Channel Number and the Alarm type (changeable by
A/M key between S1, S2 and Pn conditions).
Save and quits Configuration Mode, gets back to normal display mode.

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Important Note 2: The user must satisfy himself that relays have been correctly assigned/grouped. This is especially important for critical
applications like alarm/trips of safety devices. Standard suggested method is to make a table of desired alarm assignments, so that alarm type
conflicts are avoided while programming the U881NX. (For example, the same relay can be assigned for High or Low Alarm conditions to
different channels.

1 . W I R I N G D I AG R AM

Ch9

Ch1

C h16

Ch8

WARRANTY
18 Months after dispatch or 12 Months after commissioning, whichever is earlier, against manufacturing defects, ex-works / dealer. Refer to company for detailed warranty terms.
No implied warranty applicable other than company standard warranty

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MODBUS PROTOCOL SYSTEM:

Note: Scaling factor is 0.1 for RTD input.
TO READ ALL PROCESS VAULES:
DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0001, 16 RESPECTIVELY.
This command will read process values of 16 channels.
To read 16 channels, Length will be 16
The Modbus Data Poll will look as below
The data type is signed integer.
Scaling factor is 0.1 for RTD input.

To read Limit1 value each channel:

DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0101, 1 RESPECTIVELY.
This command will read Limit1 value of channel 1
Data type is signed integer.
Scaling factor is 0.1 for RTD intput.
The Modbus Data Poll will look as below

i.e. To read Limit1 value of channel 2 is

DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0107, 1 RESPECTIVELY.

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Table to read Limit1 value of a channel number:

Channel Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Address
0101
0107
0113
0119
0125
0131
0137
0143
0149
0155
0161
0167
0173
0179
0185
0191

To read Gap1 (Hysteresis) value each channel:

Hysteresis: Respective alarms hysteresis can be adjusted for providing a dead-band
between alarm trip/reset,
to avoid frequent trips/relay chattering. Relay state in alarm condition is set by polarity of
the value.
The table below shows polarity settings:
Polarity

Relay ON condition

Relay OFF condition

Positive

PV Alarm Set

PV Alarm Set

Note. PV = Process Value (Temperature Value)

DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0102, 1 RESPECTIVELY.
This command will read Gap1 value of channel 1
Data type is signed integer.
Scaling factor is 0.1 for RTD
The Modbus Data Poll will look as below

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To get Gap1 value of other channel, change only an address.

i.e. To read Gap1 value of channel 2 is
DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0102, 1 RESPECTIVELY.
To read Gap1 value of channel 3 is
DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0114, 1 RESPECTIVELY.

Table to read Gap1 (Hysteresis) value of a channel number:

Channel Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Address
0102
0108
0114
0120
0126
0132
0138
0144
0150
0156
0162
0168
0174
0180
0186
0192

To read Delay1 value each channel:

Delay value is to give delay to turn on Relays after crossing its limit values.
DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0103, 1 RESPECTIVELY.
This command will read Delay1 value of channel 1
Data type is signed integer.
Scaling factor is 0.1 for RTD

To get Delay1 value of other channel, change only an address.

i.e. To read Delay1 value of channel 2 is
DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0109, 1 RESPECTIVELY.

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To read Delay1 value of channel 3 is

DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0115, 1 RESPECTIVELY.

Table to read Delay value of a channel number:

Channel Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Address
0103
0109
0115
0121
0127
0133
0139
0145
0151
0157
0163
0169
0175
0181
0187
0193

To read Limit2 value each channel:

DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0201, 1 RESPECTIVELY.
This command will read Limit2 value of channel 1
Data type is signed integer
Scaling Factor is 0.1 for RTD input
The Modbus Data Poll will look as below

To get Limit2 value of other channel, change only an address.

i.e. To read Limit2 value of channel 2 is
DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0207, 1 RESPECTIVELY.
To read Limit2 value of channel 3 is
DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0213, 1 RESPECTIVELY.

Table to read Limit2 value of a channel number:

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

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Address
0201
0207
0213
0219
0225
0231
0237
0243
0249
0255
0261
0267
0273
0279
0285
0291

To read Gap2 (Hysteresis) value each channel:

Hysteresis: Respective alarms hysteresis can be adjusted for providing a dead-band between alarm trip/reset,
to avoid frequent trips/relay chattering. Relay state in alarm condition is set by polarity of the value.
The table below shows polarity settings:
Polarity

Relay ON condition

Relay OFF condition

Positive

PV Alarm Set

PV Alarm Set

Negative

PV Alarm Set

PV Alarm Set

Note. PV = Process Value (Temperature Value)

DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0141, 1 RESPECTIVELY.
This command will read Gap2 value of channel 1
Data type is signed integer
Scaling Factor is 0.1
The Modbus Data Poll will look as below

To get Gap2 value of other channel, change only an address.

i.e. To read Gap2 value of channel 2 is
DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0397, 1 RESPECTIVELY.
To read Gap2 value of channel 3 is
DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0653, 1 RESPECTIVELY.
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Channel Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Table to read GAP2 (Hysteresis) value of a channel number:

Address
0202
0208
0214
0220
0226
0232
0238
0244
0250
0256
0262
0268
0274
0280
0286
0292

To read Delay2 value each channel:

Delay value is to give delay to turn on Relays after crossing its limit values.
DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0203, 1 RESPECTIVELY.
This command will read Delay2 value of channel 1
Data type is signed integer.
Scaling factor is 0.1 for RTD

To get Delay2 value of other channel, change only an address.

i.e. To read Delay2 value of channel 2 is
DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0209, 1 RESPECTIVELY.
To read Gap1 value of channel 3 is
DEVICE ID, MODBUS POINT TYPE, ADDRESS & LENGTH are 01, 03, 0215, 1 RESPECTIVELY.

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Table to read Delay value of a channel number:

Channel Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Address
0203
0209
0215
0221
0227
0233
0239
0245
0251
0257
0263
0269
0275
0281
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