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RCR-3000 Pen/Multi-Point 180 mm Chart Recorder

Standard Functions | Specifications | How to Order


Agency Approval:

       		Design Features
  • Recording of 1, 2, 3 or 4 pens, or 6, 12, 24 or 30 points/channels
  • 180 mm chart paper size, 288 x 288 mm metal housing
  • Universal & programmable inputs and ranges
  • Wide range of power input voltages
  • Individual scale plate assignments
  • Both trend & data logging printouts
  • Contact-free feedback potentiometer or input selector
  • Optional communication interface for RS-232C, RS-485 or RS-422A
Standard Functions
Function Description Function Description
Analog Indication Process variable indicated on a scale plate. Memory Backup Backup for clock by lithium batteries and for program by non-volatile memory. 
Analog Recording Pen tracing (pen models) or printing by 6-color ribbon cartridge (multi-point models). Key Lock Enters automatically into data lock after 5 minutes of non-key operation.
Unit Indication Engineering unit indicated on the scale plate. Time Indicator Indicates year, month, day, hour, minute.  Adjusts for leap year automatically.
Digital Display Indicates channel number, process variable, date, chart speed, alarm setpoint Self Diagnostics Indicates “Error” and code when there is a fault.
Scaling Indicates and prints process variable with  setpoint. Open Input Indication Sets indicator at over 100% or 0% for an input.
Logging Print Prints process variable, channel number, time  and skip sign at a programmed time. Zone Recording Recording on chart track ranged for a certain zone.
Calendar Prints year and time at a programmed interval. Alarm on Print Prints time, input number, setting number, and type of alarm.
Time Print Prints time at a programmed interval. Alarm Recovery on Print Prints recovered time, channels, setting number, type of alarm.
List Print Prints type of input, range, engineering unit, alarm setpoint, date, time, chart speed, scaling & logging print status on the chart paper. Damping Digital filtering for measured data (process variable) in unsteady process (pen model only)
Filter constant rangeability:
1.0000 - 0.0001
Formula: k = 0.64 / T1
k = Filter constant
T1 = 99.5% damping
Programming Chart speed, alarm setpoint, logging print
interval, skip, date & time can be programmed.		 Alarm Hysteresis Alarm hysteresis width can be set.

Specifications

Input Signal
Number of Inputs: 1, 2, 3 or 4 Pens, or 6, 12, 24 or 30 Points
Type of Inputs:
   Thermocouple - J, K, T, E, B, S, R, G, C, N, U, L, Au-Fe
   RTD - PT100, PT50, JPT100, CU10
   DC Voltage - 4 mVdc minimum, 20 Vdc maximum
   Current - 4–20 mA dc
Input Impedance:
   mV/tc input - 10MW
   Vdc input - 1 MW, mA input - 100W

Performance
Recording Width: 180 mm calibrated
Recording Accuracy: ±0.5% maximum
Open Input/Burnout Protection: Up or down scale
(T/C, RTD, mV, mA)
Input Sampling:
   Pen model – 120 msec
   Multi-point model – 5 sec per channel
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): 140 db
Normal Mode Rejection Ratio (NMRR): 60 db
Clock Precision: ±50 ppm

Power Source
Power Input: 85 to 264 Vac, 45 to 65 Hz
Power Consumption: 65 VA
Dielectric Strength:
   Power input/ground – 1500 Vac
   Input/ground – 500 Vac
 

Recording and Printing
Chart Speed:
   Pen model – 1 to 3600 mm/hr, 1 to 300 mm/hr
   Multi-point model – 1 to 1800 mm/hr
Chart Paper: Z fold chart paper, 75 ft. (23 m) long
Pen Response: 1 sec. maximum to 90% of input step change
Recording Color:
   Pen model – red, blue, green & purple
   Multi-point model – purple, red, black, green, blue, brown
Dot Print Interval: 5 sec. per channel
Chart Feed Accuracy: ±0.1% maximum

Alarm-Input/Output:
Alarm: 4 setpoints per channel
Alarm Output: 1 relay drive per setting, up to 8 relays
250 Vac 3A/ 30Vdc 3A/ 125Vdc 0.5A

Normal Operating Conditions
Operating Conditions: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C),
35 to 85% RH
Vibration Resistance: 1 m/s2 maximum 10 - 60 Hz
Shock Resistance: 2 m/s2 maximum

Structure
Dimensions: 288 x 288 x 340 mm
Mounting: Panel mount, allowable inclination - 30°
Panel Cutout: 282 Χ 282 mm (11.1" Χ 11.1")
Net Weight:
   1 pen model – 31 lb. (14 kg)
   2 pen model – 33 lb. (15 kg)
   3 pen model – 35 lb. (16 kg)
   4 pen model – 40 lb. (18 kg)
   Multi-point model – 33 lb. (15 kg)
 
How To Order
The RCR-3000 is offered with the options listed in the worksheet.  Create an ordering code by filling in the boxes with the appropriate number and/or letter designation for your requirements and a part number will be assigned, or choose one of the basic systems listed below.

Standard lead time is stock to 4 weeks.
Basic Systems (Part Number and Description)
Accessories
RCR50001 - 6-point dotting, no digital input/output,
no communications or special options

RCR50002 - 6-point dotting, 8 alarms, no communications or special options

RCR50003 - 3-pen recording, no digital input/output,
no communications or special options

RCR50004 - 3-pen recording, 8 alarms, no communications or special options

 RCA50901 - Chart paper – Z fold style, 75 ft. (23 m) long

RCA50902 - Pens, 5 per pack

RCA50903 - Replacement ribbon for multi-point unit