Selecting your display components and option cards – Red Lion EPAX/MPAX User Manual

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WARNING: Disconnect all power to the unit before

installing Plug-in cards.

Adding Option Cards

The PAX and MPAX series meters can be fitted with up to three optional plug-

in cards. The details for each plug-in card can be reviewed in the specification

section of the PAX Bulletin. Only one card from each function type can be

installed at one time. The function types include Setpoint Alarms (PAXCDS),

Communications (PAXCDC), and Analog Output (PAXCDL). The plug-in cards

can be installed initially or at a later date.

SETPOINT ALARMS PLUG-IN CARDS (PAXCDS)

The PAX and MPAX series has 4 available setpoint alarm output plug-in

cards. Only one of these cards can be installed at a time. (Logic state of the

outputs can be reversed in the programming.) These plug-in cards include:

PAXCDS10 - Dual Relay, FORM-C, Normally open & closed

PAXCDS20 - Quad Relay, FORM-A, Normally open only

PAXCDS30 - Isolated quad sinking NPN open collector

PAXCDS40 - Isolated quad sourcing PNP open collector

ANALOG OUTPUT PLUG-IN CARD (PAXCDL)

Either a 0(4)-20 mA or 0-10 V retransmitted linear DC output is available

from the analog output plug-in card. The programmable output low and high

scaling can be based on various display values. Reverse slopes output is possible

by reversing the scaling point positions.

PAXCDL10 - Retransmitted Analog Output Card

COMMUNICATION PLUG-IN CARDS (PAXCDC)

A variety of communication protocols are available for the PAX and MPAX

series. Only one of these cards can be installed at a time. When programming the

unit via Crimson (for MPAXI) or SFPAX (for MPAXCK or MPAXTM), the

RS232 or RS485 Cards must be used.

MPAXI/C/R Note: For Modbus communications, use RS485 Communications

Output Card and configure Communication Type parameter (tYPE) for Modbus.

PAXCDC10 - RS485 Serial (Terminal) PAXCDC1C - RS485 Serial (Connector)

PAXCDC20 - RS232 Serial (Terminal) PAXCDC2C - RS232 Serial (Connector)

PAXCDC30 - DeviceNet

* PAXCDC40 - Modbus (Terminal)

* PAXCDC4C - Modbus (Connector)

PAXCDC50 - Profibus-DP

* MPAXCK/MPAXTM only.

PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE

CRIMSON - MPAXI Only

Crimson is a Windows

based program that allows configuration of the

EPAX meter from a PC. Crimson offers standard drop-down menu commands,

that make it easy to program the EPAX meter. The EPAX program can then be

saved in a PC file for future use. A PAX serial plug-in card is required to

program the meter using the software.

SFPAX - MPAXCK and MPAXTM Only

The SFPAX is a Windows

based program that allows configuration of the

EPAX meter from a PC. Using the SFPAX makes it easier to program the EPAX

meter and allows saving the PAX program in a PC file for future use. On-line

help is available within the software. A PAX serial plug-in card is required to

program the meter using the software.

6. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:

SAFETY

UL Recognized Component, File #E179259, UL61010A-1, CSA C22.2

No. 1010-1

Recognized to U.S. and Canadian requirements under the Component

Recognition Program of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

UL Listed, File #E137808, UL508, CSA C22.2 No. 14-M95

LISTED by Und. Lab. Inc. to U.S. and Canadian safety standards

Type 4X Indoor Enclosure rating (Face only), UL50

IECEE CB Scheme Test Certificate #US/8843/UL

CB Scheme Test Report #04ME11209-20041018

Issued by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment

for measurement, control, and laboratory use, Part 1.

IP65 Enclosure rating (Face only), IEC 529

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

EMC specifications determined by the MPAX module.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Operating Temperature Range: Determined by the MPAX module

Storage Temperature Range: -40 to 60°C

Operating and Storage Humidity: 0 to 85% max. RH (non-condensing)

Altitude: Up to 2000 meters

8. MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS:

Max. panel thickness is 0.375" (9.5 mm)

Min. panel thickness for NEMA 4/IP65 sealing is 0.060" (1.52 mm)

9. MODULE INSTALLATION:

24-pin shrouded connector on EPAX engages connector on MPAX module

upon installation. Shroud ensures proper alignment by providing a lead-in for

the module connector.

10. CONNECTIONS: Wiring connections are made to the EPAX terminal

block and MPAX module via high compression cage-clamp terminal blocks.

MPAX Module Wiring: Instructions are provided in the corresponding PAX

Bulletin.

EPAX Terminal Block Wiring:

Wire Strip Length: 0.3" (7.5 mm)

Wire Gage: 30-12 AWG copper wire

Maximum Torque: 5-7 inch-lbs (0.58-0.81 N-m)

CAUTION: DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE

INSTALLING OR REMOVING MODULE

11. CONSTRUCTION: Aluminum front panel, enclosure, and rear cover with

textured black polyurethane paint for scratch and corrosion resistance

protection. Sealed front panel meets NEMA 4X/IP65 specifications for

indoor use when properly installed. Installation Category II, Pollution Degree

2. Panel gasket and keps nuts included.

12. WEIGHT: 5 lbs (2.25 kg) (less module)

* For detailed module and plug-in card specifications,

see corresponding PAX literature. (i.e. For MPAXI

specifications, see the PAXI literature)

OPTIONAL PLUG-IN CARDS AND ACCESSORIES

About the MPAX Input Modules

The MPAX Module serves as the input to the EPAX Display. There are several different modules to cover a variety of inputs. The MPAX module provides input

scaling which allows the EPAX to display most any engineering unit. Once the MPAX is inserted into the EPAX, the unit has the same functions and capabilities of

our PAX Series Intelligent Panel Meters. A full set of PAX programming instructions will be included with the MPAX module.

Selecting Your Display Components and Option Cards

To build a complete display unit, you will need an EPAX and an MPAX Input Module. The EPAX is only a display and will not operate without an MPAX module.

Please use the following chart to identify the appropriate MPAX module and EPAX Display that will satisfy your application.

OPTIONAL PLUG-IN CARD COMPATABILITY

YES

REAL-TIME

CLOCK

YES

ANALOG

YES

EPAX0600

MPAXTM00

MPAXCK00

Timer

Real-Time Clock/Timer

EPAX0600

MPAXR020

Rate

EPAX0600

MPAXC020

YES

Count

EPAX0600

MPAXI020

COMMS

Count/Rate/Serial Slave

EPAX

DISPLAYS

85-250 VAC

YES

SIGNAL TYPE

YES

MPAX MODULES

YES

SETPOINT