Indicator N1500

UNIVERSAL PROCESS INDICATOR – INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL – V2.3 A

SAFETY SUMMARY PRESENTATION

The symbols below are used on the equipment and throughout this N1500 is a universal process indicator which accepts a large variety
document to draw the user’s attention to important operational and of input signals and sensors. A six-digit LED display shows measured
safety information. value and all programming parameters.
Instrument configuration is achieved from the keypad, without any
hardware change. Thus, the selection of input type and alarms
modes, besides other special functions, are accessed and defined
from the frontal keypad.
CAUTION or WARNING: CAUTION or WARNING:
The user should read this manual thoroughly before using the
instrument. It must be handled with care and should be used
Read complete instructions prior Electrical Shock Hazard
to installation and operation of the
accordingly for best results.
unit. Some of the features of the basic version are:
• Universal input: Pt100, thermocouples, 4-20 mA, 0-50 mV, 0-5 V
All safety related instructions that appear in the manual must be and 0-10 V.
observed to ensure personal safety and to prevent damage to either
the instrument or the system. If the instrument is used in a manner • 2 alarm relays
not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the • 24 Vdc power supply for remote transmitter excitation
equipment may be impaired. • Memory for maximum and minimum values.
• Hold and peak hold functions.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Extra options are:
If you encounter a problem with your controller, review the
configuration with regard to inputs, outputs, alarms, etc. If the • Process Variable (PV) retransmission in 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA.
problem persists, contact your supplier. • RS485 MODBUS RTU serial communication.
• 3rd and 4th alarm relays.
SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The front panel is shown below.
Should the indicator be repaired, some special handling care should be
taken. The device must be withdrawn from the case and immediately
placed in an anti-static wrap; protected from heat and humidity.

Figure 1 - Front panel identification

Status Display: Shows the process variable (PV) and the
programming prompts.
Indicators A1, A2, A3 and A4: show active alarms.
Indicators Rx and Tx: indicate RS485 communication line is active.
PROGRAM key - This key is used to access different
displays with the programmable parameters of the device.
BACK key - This key is used to go back to the previous
parameter displayed in the menu cycle.
UP / MAX and DOWN / MIN key – It is used to
increase and decrease parameters values. These keys are
also used to display maximum and minimum values stored
in memory.
FUNCTION key - This special function key is used for pre-
programmed functions as explained in the SPECIAL FUNCTION KEY
section of this manual.

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PROCESS VARIABLE INPUT - PV ALARMS

The process variable (PV) input type is configured through the frontal The indicator has 2 alarm outputs in the basic version and up to 4
keypad according to the codes shown in Table 1 (refer to INPUT alarms outputs optionally.
[Link]").
TYPE parameter "in. yp Each alarm has a corresponding LED message in the front panel to
All input types are factory calibrated and no additional calibration is show alarm status.
required.
ALARM FUNCTIONS
TYPE CODE MEASURING RANGE
The alarms can be set to operate in seven different modes. These
J Tc j range: -130 to 940 °C (-202 to 1724 °F) modes are shown in Table 2 and described below. The alarm can
K Tc h range: -200 to 1370 °C (-328 to 2498 °F) also be set as ‘disabled’.
• Sensor break - Ierr
T Tc t range: -200 to 400 °C (-328 to 752 °F)
The alarm is triggered whenever the sensor breaks or is badly
E Tc e range: -100 to 720 °C (-148 to 1328 °F)
connected.
N Tc n range: -200 to 1300 °C (-328 to 2372 °F)
• Low alarm - Lo
R Tc r range: 0 to 1760 °C (32 to 3200 °F)
The alarm relay is triggered whenever the measured value is below
S Tc s range: 0 to 1760 °C (32 to 3200 °F) the alarm set point.
B Tc b range: 500 to 1800 °C (932 to 3272 °F) • High alarm - Ki
Pt100 Pt100 range: -200.0 to 850.0 °C (-328.0 to 1562.0 °F) The alarm relay is triggered whenever the measured value is above
0 – 50 mV 0-50 Linear. Scalable from -31000 to 31000 the alarm set point.
• Differential low – [Link]
0–5V 0-5 Linear. Scalable from -31000 to 31000
Deviation alarm. Alarm relay is triggered whenever the difference
0-10 V 0-10 Linear. Scalable from -31000 to 31000
(deviation) between the Process Variable and the reference value
0 – 50 mV c.0-50 Custom Linearization, user configurable AlrEF)
AlrEF is lower than the values defined in [Link].
(AlrEF L For this function,
0–5V c.0-5 Custom Linearization, user configurable the triggering point is defined as:
0-10 V c.0-10 Custom Linearization, user configurable L)
ALrEF – [Link]
(ALrEF
4-20 mA Lin J T/C type J linearization. Range: -130 to 940 °C • Differential High – [Link]
4-20 mA LIn h T/C type K linearization. Range: -200 to 1370 °C Deviation alarm. Alarm relay is triggered when the difference
4-20 mA LIn t T/C type T linearization. Range: -200 to 400 °C (deviation) between the Process Variable value and the reference
AlrEF)
AlrEF is greater than the value defined in SPAL.
value (AlrEF SPAL For this
4-20 mA LIn e T/C type E linearization. Range: -100 to 720 °C
function, the triggering point is defined as:
4-20 mA LIn n T/C type N linearization. Range: -200 to 1300 °C ALrEF + [Link]
(ALrEF L)
4-20 mA LIn r T/C type R linearization. Range: 0 to 1760 °C
• Differential (or Band) out of range – [Link]
4-20 mA LIn s T/C type S linearization. Range: 0 to 1760 °C
Deviation alarm. Alarm relay is triggered when the difference
4-20 mA LIn b T/C type B linearization. Range: 500 to 1800 °C (deviation) between the Process Variable value and the reference
4-20 mA Linpt Pt100 linearization. Range:-200.0 a 850.0 °C AlrEF)
AlrEF has its modulus greater than the value configured in
value (AlrEF
SPAL.
SPAL For this function, the triggering point is defined as:
0-20 mA 0-20 Linear. Scalable from -31000 to 31000
ALrEF – [Link]
(ALrEF L) and (ALrEF
ALrEF + [Link] L)
4-20 mA 4-20 Linear. Scalable from -31000 to 31000
• Differential (or Band) within range – [Link]
0-20 mA c.0-20 Custom Linearization, user defined
Deviation alarm. Alarm relay is triggered when the difference
4-20 mA c.4-20 Custom Linearization, user defined
(deviation) between the Process Variable value and the reference
Table 1 - Input type codes AlrEF)
AlrEF has its modulus lower than the value defined in
value (AlrEF
SPAL.
SPAL For this function, the triggering points are defined as:
ALrEF – [Link])
(ALrEF ALrEF + [Link])
L and (ALrEF L
TYPE PROMPT ACTION
Disabled Off Alarm is inactive
Sensor Break Ierr Alarm will go ON if sensor breaks
(input Error)
Low Alarm Lo PV
(Low)
Alarm SP

High Alarm Ki
(High) PV
Alarm SP

Differential Low [Link] PV

(differential Low)
AL SP + Deviation AL SP

Differential High [Link] PV

(differential High)
AL SP AL SP + Deviation

Differential out of [Link] Positive Deviation

range PV

(differential out) AL SP - Deviation AL SP AL SP + Deviation

Differential within [Link] Negative Deviation

range PV

(differential Within) AL SP - Deviat. AL SP AL SP + Deviation

Table 2 - Alarm functions

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ALARM TIMER EXTRA 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY – AUXILIAR P.S.

The alarms can be configured to perform timing functions. The The indicator provides a voltage power supply of 24 Vdc to excite
configuration allows the alarm output to be delayed, or to deliver a field transmitters with 25 mA current capacity. Available at the back
single pulse or a train of pulses. The delay, the pulse width and the panel terminals 16 and 17.
period are defined by the user.
Table 3 shows these advanced functions. Times T1 and T2 can be PROCESS VARIABLE RETRANSMISSION
programmed from 0 to 6500 seconds. Programming 0 (zero) in the As an option, the indicator can be supplied with an isolated 0-20 mA
timer parameters T1 and T2 disables the timer function. or 4-20 mA analog output for Process Variable (PV) retransmission.
The display alarm indicators (A1, A2, A3 or A4) remain ON while their The PV values that define the scale of the 0 mA / 4 mA to 20 mA
respective alarm conditions are present, regardless of the current output retransmission can be programmed by the user in the high and low
status, which may be temporarily off due to the timer action. [Link] e [Link]),at
output limits (0v. ol configuration level. High and
low limits can be freely programmed, even with a low limit higher than
Advanced
T1 T2 ACTION high limit, resulting in a reversed retransmission signal (decreasing
Function
signal when PV increases).
Alarm
Normal Output
When this option is available, retransmission will be always active, so
0 0
Operation Alarm Event that the user will not be required to turn it on or off.
Alarm
1 s to Output T2 For a voltage output signal an external shunt (calibrated resistor)
Delayed 0 should be installed at the analog output terminals.
6500 s Alarm Event

Alarm
1 s to Output T1
CUSTOMIZED LINEARIZATION.
Pulse 0
6500 s Alarm Event
Three types of signals can be user-customized to fit particular
1 s to 1 s to
Alarm
Output T1 T2 T1 linearization profiles. This means that the operator can configure the
Oscillator instrument to read non-standard crescent non-linear signals with high
6500 s 6500 s Alarm Event
accuracy.
Table 3 - Timer Alarm Functions

ALARM INITIAL BLOCKING INSTALLATION

The initial blocking option inhibits the alarm from being recognized if The indicator is designed to be panel mounted. Remove the two plastic
an alarm condition is present when the controller is first energized. fixing clamps from the instrument, insert the unit into the panel cut-out
The alarm will be triggered only after the occurrence of a non alarm and slide firmly the fixing clamps from the rear against the panel.
condition followed by a new occurrence for the alarm.
The initial blocking is disabled for the sensor break alarm function. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
Input signal wires should be laid out away from power lines and
preferably inside grounded conduits.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
• Instrument mains (line) supply should be suitable for this purpose
and should not be shared.
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM
• In controlling and monitoring applications, possible
The indicator memorizes the measured maximum and minimum consequences of any system failure must be considered in
values (peak and valley). These two values are shown when pressing advance. The internal alarm relay does not warrant total
the MAX or MIN keys. Pressing both keys simultaneously will clear protection.
the memory for a new peak and valley detection.
• Use of RC filters (47 R and 100 nF, serial) are highly
recommended when driving solenoids, contactor coils or other
SPECIAL FUNCTION KEY AND DIGITAL INPUT inductive loads.
The key (special function key) in the frontal panel and the
optional digital input can execute special functions according to the ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
user selection. Figure 8 shows how to activate the digital input. The
The internal electronics can be removed from the front panel without
special functions for the key and for the digital input are
any cable disassembly. The input signals and power connections are
explained as it follows.
shown in Figure 2.
• Kold - Freeze measured value
The hold function freezes the measured value showed in the display.
This function is toggled each time the key is pressed or the
digital input is selected.
koLd”
koLd message is briefly
Whenever the indicator is in the hold mode a “koLd
displayed to show the operator that the displayed value is the frozen
value and not the current input reading.
• Pkold – Maximum value
The Peak Hold function shows the maximum value measured since
the last time the F key was pressed or the digital input activated.
Each activation of the key or digital input triggers a new Peak
Hold cycle and the display resets with a new peak value.
Figure 2 – Back Panel Terminals
• rESEt - Clears maximum and minimum
This function works the same way as the MAX and MIN keys pressed
simultaneously, as explained in the 5.1 section.
If this “rESEt” function is programmed, every touch of the key
or activation of the digital input will clear the memory and a new cycle
of maximum and minimum values memorization will start.
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• Power Connection OPERATION

The indicator requires that the internal parameters be properly
configured such as to fit the application need. These parameters are
the input type (T/C, Pt100, 4-20 mA, etc), alarms triggering points,
alarm functions, etc.
These parameters are divided in five levels (or groups) of parameters
which we will refer to as CYCLES.
Figure 3 – Power Connection CYCLE ACCESS

• Sensor and input signal connections 1- Work Free access

These connections should be properly done and terminals must be 2- Alarms

well tightened. Thermocouples must be installed with proper 3- Functions
extension or compensation cables. 4- Configuration Reserved access
Pt100 RTDs must be 3-wire connected and the wires connected to 5- Customized Linearization
terminals 22 and 23 should have the same electrical resistance
6- Calibration
(same wire gauge) for correct cable length compensation. Four-wire
RTDs can be connected by disconnecting the fourth wire. Two-wire Table 4 - Parameters Cycles
RTDs can be connected by shortening terminals 22 and 23 and The work cycle has free access. All other cycles require a certain
connecting the Pt100 to terminals 23 and 24. combination of key strokes to be accessed. The combination is:
The figures below show the connections relative to each type of input. and keys pressed simultaneously

Once within a cycle, just press to move to the subsequent

parameters of this cycle. At the end of each cycle the display will go
back to the work cycle.
After reaching the intended prompt just press the or keys to
Figure 4 – Thermocouple input Figure 5 – 3 wire Pt100 input
change this parameter accordingly. All changes are recorded in non-
volatile memory as we move to next prompt. After 25 seconds with no
key pressed the indicator will return to the measuring cycle (work cycle).

CONFIGURATION PROTECTION
As safety measure, parameter changes can be prevented by a
combination of keys, valid for each cycle. The protected parameters
Figure 6 – Voltage input Figure 7 – Current input
can be inspected but not modified.
To protect a cycle press the and keys simultaneously for 3
seconds while in the cycle. To unlock the cycle, press and
for 3 seconds.
The display will briefly flash confirming that the cycle was
successfully locked or unlocked.
Figure 8–Connection for 0-5 V or For further protection, the keypad unlock operation can be disabled
Figure 9 – Digital Input
0-10 V
by changing the position of an internal strap inside the indicator:
Figure 10 shows the connections for a 4-20 mA transmitter powered When PROT is OFF, the user is allowed to lock and unlock the
by the 24 V power supply of the indicator. cycles using the keypad as explained above. If PROT is ON, the
cycles lock/unlock operation is disabled.

Figure 10 – Two-wire transmistter with internal power supply

• Digital Input (Dig In)

The digital input is activated by connecting a switch (or equivalent) to
its terminals, as shown in Figure 9 above.

• Analog output
The N1500 can deliver either 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA analog output,
depending on how the instrument is configured. The output is
available at terminals 29 and 30.

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PROGRAMMING THE INDICATOR filtr Input Digital Filter - Adjustable from 0 to 20, this is used
to reduce instability of the measured value. 0 means the
filter is off and 20 means maximum filtering. The higher the
WORK CYCLE filter value, the slower the response.
This is the first cycle. At power up the indicator will display the Process ofset Display Offset - This a value which is added to the PV to
Variable (PV). The alarm triggering points are also displayed at this offset any measurement deviation or sensor error. The
cycle (alarm Setpoints). To advance in this cycle simply press . offset is shown in the programmed engineering unit. For °F
measurements the null reference is at 32 °F.
TELA PROMPT PARAMETER DESCRIPTION
bavd Baud Rate - Serial digital communication speed in bps.
[Link].8. PV Measurement. Shows the measured variable. For Programmable: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
Pt100 or thermocouples the display will show the absolute and 57600 bps.
temperature value.
Adres Communication Address - A number that identifies the
For 4-20 mA, 0-50 mV, 0-5 V and 0-10 mV inputs the instrument in a multidrop network.
[Link]”
display shows the values defined in the “in. oL and
[Link]”
“in. iL parameters. CONFIGURATION CYCLE
With the hold function programmed the display shows the
koLd”.
koLd
frozen variable and alternates with the message “koLd [Link] Input Type - Selects the input signal or sensor type to be
connected to the PV terminals. Refer to Table 1 for options.
Likewise, with Peak Hold function programmed the high
Changing the input type causes all other parameters
[Link]”
limit is displayed with the “P. oLd prompt alternately.
related to PV and alarms to be changed as well, therefore,
Should any fault situation occur the indicator will display an this parameter shall be the first to be set.
error message which can be identified at item 10 of this
manual. [Link] Decimal Point Position - Defines the decimal point
position in the displayed value. It is displayed when linear
[Link] Differential Alarm Reference Value - This prompt is input types 0-50mV, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V or 0-10 V are selected
shown only when there is an alarm programmed with [Link]”
at the “in. YP prompt.
differential function. This value is used as a reference for
differential alarms triggering. Vnit Temperature Unit - Selects °C or °F indication. This prompt
is not shown for input types 0-50mV, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V or 0-10
Sp.al1 Alarms Set Points 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Defines the operation [Link]”
V are selected at the “in. YP prompt.
point of each alarm programmed with “Lo Lo”
Lo or “kiki”
ki
Sp.al2 functions. [Link] Square Root - This prompt is only shown when input types
[Link]”
0-50 mV, 4-20mA and 0-5 V are selected at the “in. YP
Sp.al3 When an alarm is programmed with a differential function, prompt.
Sp.al4 the alarm setpoint value represents the deviation value of
YES”
YES and the square root will be applied to the
Set “YES
the alarm relative to the reference [Link].
ef
[Link]”
measured value within the limits programmed in “in. oL
[Link]”.
and “in. iL
ALARM CYCLE
[Link])
The display will show the low limit (in. oL value should
fV.al1 Alarm Function - Defines functions for the alarms 1, 2, 3 the input signal be below 1 % of the range.
and 4.
fV.al2 Scale - Defines the indication range for linear inputs (0-50
oFF : Alarm off mV, -20 mA, 0-5 V and 0-10 V).
fV.al3 iErr : Broken or Shorted Sensor
0 Configurable indication from – 31000 to + 31000.
fV.al4 Lo : Low value
ki : High value 1 Configurable indication from 0 to + 60000.
[Link] : Differential low Scale
2 Configurable indication from 0 to +120000. Only even
[Link] : Differential high values will be displayed (resolution is not improved).
[Link] : Differential outside the range
[Link] : Differential within range The selected scale affects values of PV, alarm setpoints
and Offset.
Ky.al1 Alarm Hysteresis
Ky.al2 [Link] Input Low Limit - Sets the low limit for input type 0-50 mV,
This is the difference from the measured value to the point 4-20 mA, 0-5 V or 0-10 V. When the PV Retransmission
Ky.al3 where the alarm is turned ON and OFF. is used this limit defines the corresponding 4 mA (or 0 mA)
ky.al4 in relation to the input value.
Bl.al1 Alarm Blocking [Link] Input High Limit - Sets the high limit for input type 0-50
Bl.al2 Should any alarm condition occur, the alarms can be
mV, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V or 0-10 V. When the PV
Bl.al3 individually disabled when energizing the indicator.
Retransmission is used this limit defines the
bl.al4 corresponding 20mA in relation to the input value.
Low Limit for Analog Retransmission – Defines the PV
Al1t1 Alarm Timer
[Link] value that results in a 4 mA (or 0 mA) analog output current.
Al1t2 The user can set delayed, momentary or sequential alarms
Al2t1 by configuring times T1 and T2 according to Table 3.
High Limit for Analog Retransmission – Defines the PV
Al2t2 [Link] value that results in a 20mA analog output current.
Al3t1 To disable this function just set zero for T1 and T2.
[Link] Analog Output Type - Selects the analog output type to
Al3t2 either 0- 20 mA or 4-20 mA.
Al4t1
Al4t2 [Link] 4-20 mA Output behavior in case of failures – Defines the
output as 4-20 mA when there is an error in the indication.

FUNCTION CYCLE Do – Applies a value < 4 mA; UP – Applies a value > 20 mA

[Link] KEY FUNCTION – Defines functions for the CUSTOMIZED LINEARIZATION CYCLE
key. The available options are:
oFF - Key not used. Inp.01 Defines the initial and end analog input values for each
custom segment line. The values must be entered in the
Hold - Hold PV Inp.30 input signal unit:
RSt - Resets Peak and Valley (MAX and values)
0-50 mV, 4-20 mA or 0-5 V. For 0-10 V select 0-5 V.
[Link] - Peak Hold
Ovt.01 Defines the corresponding indication that each custom
[Link] Digital Input Function – Defines the function for the digital segment is to show. Values are expressed in the desired
input. Refer to item 5.2. Options are: ovt.30 indication unit (within the Indication Lower and Upper
oFF - kold - rESEt - PkoLd Limits).

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Table 5 shows the sequence of cycles and parameters presented in the indicator display. There are parameters that must be defined for each alarm
available.
WORK CYCLE ALARM CYCLE FUNCTION CYCLE CONFIGURATION CYCLE CUSTOMIZED LINEARIZATION CYCLE CALIBRATION CYCLE
[Link].8. * Fv.al1 [Link]( [Link] Inp.01 -inp.
inp.30 [Link](
[Link] * Df.al1 [Link] [Link] OVt.01 - ovt.30 [Link](
* Sp.al1 * Ky.al1 Filtr Vnit [Link](
* Bl.al1 Ofset Sroot [Link](
* Al.1t1 Bavd Scale (j lo
* Al.1t2 adres [Link] [Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
Table 5

CALIBRATION CYCLE Different messages other than the ones above should be reported to
All input and output types are factory calibrated. This cycle the manufacturer. Please inform the serial number if this should
should only be accessed by experienced personnel. If this cycle occur. The serial number can be viewed at the display by pressing
is accidentally accessed do not touch the or keys, just the key for about 3 seconds.
press the key a few times to go back to the Work Cycle. The software version of the instrument can be viewed at the time the
unit is powered.
[Link]( Input Low Calibration - Sets the Process Variable low
calibration (offset). Several key strokes at or When not properly configured, the instrument may show false error
might be necessary to increment one digit. messages, particularly those related to the type of input selected.
[Link]( Input Hi Calibration - Sets the Process Variable span
calibration (gain). SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
[Link]( Analog Output Low Calibration - Sets the analog current Should the indicator be repaired, some special handling care should be
output low calibration (offset). taken. The device must be withdrawn from the case and immediately
[Link]( Analog Output Span Calibration - Sets the analog placed in an anti-static wrap; protected from heat and humidity.
current output high calibration (span) of the analog output
(20 mA). INPUT CALIBRATION
(J lo
lo Cold Junction Calibration - Allows the user to calibrate All inputs are factory calibrated and recalibration should only be done
the cold junction temperature (at the indicator input
by qualified personnel. If you are not familiar with these procedures
terminals) directly in degrees.
do not attempt to calibrate this instrument.
[Link] Hardware Type - This parameter adapts the firmware to
The calibration steps are:
the actual indicator hardware (optional features) and
should not be changed by the user. a) Select the input type to be calibrated.
2 Alarms ..........................................3 b) Set the desired upper and lower display limits.
2 Alarms and 4-20 mA................. 19 c) At the input terminals inject an electrical signal corresponding to
2 Alarms and RS485.................... 35 a known indication value a little higher than the lower display
limit.
2 Alarms, 4-20 mA and RS485.... 51
4 Alarms ....................................... 15
d) Select the inLC prompt. Through the and keys adjust
PV so that it matches the injected signal.
4 Alarmes and 4-20 mA............... 31
e) Inject a signal that corresponds to a value a little lower than the
4 Alarmes and RS485 ................. 47 upper limit of the display.
4 Alarmes, 4-20 mA and RS485........... 63
f) Select the inkC prompt. Through the and keys adjust
PV so that it matches the injected signal.
PROBLEMS WITH THE INDICATOR g) Repeat steps c) to f) until no further adjustment is necessary.
Connection errors or improper configuration will result in
malfunctioning of the indicator. Carefully revise all cable connections Note: When verifications are proceeded, note if the Pt100
and programming parameters before operating the unit. excitation/activation current the calibrator requires is compliant to the
Some error messages will help the user identify possible problems. Pt100 excitation current used in this instrument: 0.750 mA.
MESSAGE POSSIBLE PROBLEM
VVVVV Measured value is above the value allowed for the
selected sensor or above the configured input signal limit.
nnnnn Measured value is below the value allowed for the
selected sensor or below the configured input signal limit.
----- Open input. No sensor is connected or the sensor is
broken.
Err 1 Pt100 cable resistance is too high or the sensor is
badly connected.
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SERIAL COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATIONS

The indicator can be supplied with an asynchronous RS-485 digital DIMENSIONS:.......................................................48 x 96 x 92 mm (1/16 DIN).
communication interface for master-slave connection to a host Approximate weight: 250 g
computer (master). PANEL CUT-OUT: ................................................. 45 x 93 mm (+0.5 -0.0 mm)
The indicator works as a slave only and all commands are started by TERMINAL CONNECTION: ..................18 screws accepting 6.3 mm fork lugs
the computer which sends a request to the slave address. The POWER: ................................................... 100 to 240 Vac/dc ±10 %, 50/60 Hz
addressed unit processes the command and sends back the answer. Optional:.......................................................................... 24 Vac/dc ±10 %
Broadcast commands (addressed to all indicator units in a multidrop Max. Consumption:......................................................................... 7.5 VA
network) are accepted but no response is generated. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Operating temperature: .............................................................. 5 to 50 ºC
Maximum RH: ........................................................................80 % up to 30 ºC.
CHARACTERISTICS
..................................For temperatures above 30 ºC, decrease 3 % per ºC.
........................ for indoor use; Installation category II, pollution degree 2;
• RS-485 compatibility with two-wire bus from the host to up to 31 altitude < 2000 m
slaves in a multidrop network topology. INPUT .................................Keyboard selection of input type (refer to Table 1)
• Up to 247 units can be addressed by the MODBUS RTU Internal resolution: ............................................................. 128000 levels
protocol. Display resolution: ......................................................................... 62000
Input sample rate:.................................................................5 per second
• Maximum network distance: 1200 m.
.................................................15 to 0-50mV, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V and 0-10 V
• Time of indicator disconnection: Maximum of 2 ms after the Accuracy: .................... Thermocouples J, K, T, N: 0.25 % of span ±1 ºC
delivery of the last byte. ....................................... Thermocouple E, R, S, B: 0.25 % of span ±3 ºC
• Communication signals electrically isolated from the rest of the ...................................................................................Pt100: 0.2 % of span
instrument. .....................................4-20 mA, 0-50 mV, 0-5 V, 0-10 V: 0.15 % of span
• Baud rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 or 57600 bps. Input impedance: ............. 0-50 mV, Pt100 and thermocouples: >10 MΩ
................................................................................. 0-5 V, 0-10 V: >1 MΩ
• Number of data bits: 8, without parity or even parity
............................................................................ 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA: 15 Ω
• Number of stop bits: 1 Pt100 measurement:........................... DIN 43760 standard (α=0.00385)
• Time to start response transmission: 100 ms maximum delay Excitation current: ..............................................0.750 mA. 3-wire circuit,
after acknowledging the command. cable resistance compensation

• Protocol: MODBUS (RTU) ANALOG OUTPUT: ..................................... 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA, 550 Ω max.
........................................................................................... 4000 levels, Isolated
Dois parâmetros devem ser configurados para utilização da interface
RELAY OUTPUT:........ALM1, ALM2: SPDT 3 A / 240 Vac (3 A / 30 Vdc Res.)
de comunicação serial: o Baud-Rate de Comunicação (parâmetro
..........................ALM3, ALM4: SPST-NO: 1.5 A / 250 Vac (3 A / 30 Vdc Res.)
bavd)
bavd e o Endereço de Comunicação (parâmetro adres).
adres EMC : ........................................... EN 61326-1:1997 and EN 61326-1/A1:1998
SAFETY:EN61010-1:1993 and EN61010-1/A2:1995
RS485 INTERFACE: ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
START UP 3 SECONDS AFTER POWER UP.
The RS-485 signals are:
D1 = D: Bidirectional data line
ORDERING INFORMATION:
D0 = D: Inverted bidirectional data line
C = GND: Optional connection. Improves communication performance N1500 - 4R - RT - 485 - 24V
for long cable runs. A B C D E

A: Series model: N1500

B: Relays outputs: blank (2 relays); 4R (4 relays)
C: Analog output: RT – (Retransmission of the input signal) or Blank
D: Digital Communication: 485 – (RS485, ModBus protocol) or Black
E: Voltage rating: blank (100-240 Vac/dc); 24V (24 Vdc/ac)

WARRANTY
This product is covered by a 12-month warranty provided the purchaser
presents the sales receipt and the following conditions are met:
• Products are covered for one year from the original date of
purchase. Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of
the date of purchase. You will need it for any warranty service
• Within this period, warranty against defects in material and
workmanship under normal use is free of charge.
• For repair, send the product and the sales receipt to our address.
Expenses and transportation risks are under the purchaser’s
responsibility.
• This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident,
misuse, abuse, or negligence.

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Novus – Produtos Eletrônicos Ltda. 0005 Display Read: Current display Number.
Number Write: not allowed.
Communication Protocol V1.3x
Range: 0000h to 060Ch
N1500 Indicator
Display number format: XXYYh, when:
XX→number of display cycle
1. SERIAL COMMUNICATION
YY→number of display (see display fluxogram).
0006 Status Word Read: Digital Inputs and Alarms (high part) and Hardware
1.1 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 1 type (low part).
Write: not allowed.
The optional serial interface RS485 allows to address up to 247 indicators in a
network communicating remotely with a host computer or master controller. Range: 0000h to FFFFh
Value format: XXYYh, when:
RS485 Interface
XX: Hardware type
• compatible line signals with RS485 standard
0→without optionals;
• 2 wire conexion from master to up to 31 slaves indicators in a
multidrop bus. It is possible address 247 nodes with multiple outputs 1→ alarms 3 and 4 optionals;
converters. 2→digital input optional.
• Maximum communication distance: 1000 meters YY: digital inputs and alarms states
• The RS485 signals are: bit 0 - Alarme 1 state: 0→inactive; 1→active
• D: Bidirectional data line. bit 1 - Alarme 2 state: 0→inactive; 1→active
• D: Bidirectional inverted data line. bit 2 - Alarme 3 state: 0→inactive; 1→active
• GND: Optional conexion which left communication better. bit 3 - Alarme 4 state: 0→inactive; 1→active
bit 4 - Digital Input: 0→inactive; 1→active
General Characteristics
bit 5 – reserved
• Optically isolated serial interface
bit 6 – reserved
• Programmable baud rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200bps.
bit 7 – reserved
• Data Bits: 8
0007 Software Read: Software version.
• Parity: Nenhuma
Version Write: not allowed.
• Stop Bits: 1
Readed values: If the version is V1.00, for example, will
Communication Protocol be read 100.
The MOSBUS RTU slave is implemented, available in more SCADA
softwares in the market. 0008 ID Read: Identification device Number.
All configurable parameters can be accessed (readed or writed) through Write: not allowed.
the Registers Table. Broadcast commands are supported as well Readed values:
(address 0).
1 – N1100/N2000; 3 – N1500.
The available Modbus commands are: Other values: special devices.
03 - Read Holding Register 0009 Status Word Read: Indicator status bits.
05 - Force Single Coil (Force Digital Output state) 2 Write: not allowed.
06 - Preset Single Register Readed value: verify each bit:
The registers are arranged in a table in such a way that several registers bit 0 – reserved
can be read in the same request. bit 1 – reserved
bit 2 – reserved
1.2 CONFIGURATION OF SERIAL COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS bit 3 – reserved
bit 4 – reserved
Two parameters must be configured in the device for serial bit 5 – Alarm 1 power-up inhibit (0-no; 1-yes)
communication: bit 6 – Alarm 2 power-up inhibit (0-no; 1- yes)
bavd: Baud rate. All devices with same baud rate. bit 7 – Alarm 3 power-up inhibit (0-no; 1- yes)
bit 8 – Alarm 4 power-up inhibit (0-no; 1- yes)
adres: Device communication address. Each device must have an bit 9 – Unit (0-°C; 1-°F)
exclusive address.
bit 10 – reserved
Holding Registers bit 11 – Output 1 state
Equivalent to the registers referência 4XXXX. bit 12 – Output 2 state
bit 13 – Output 3 state
bit 14 – Output 4 state
The holding registers are basically a list of the internal indicator bit 15 – Output 5 state
parameters. All registers above address 12 can be writed and readed.
0010 Special Special function command.
The registers up to this address in more are read only. Please verify
Command Write: Value 0 – Tare reset; Value 5 – Hold and Peak-hold
each case. Each table parameter is a 16 bits two complement signed
word. clean; Value 10 – Maximum and minimum clean.
0011 dppos Decimal point position of PV. Range: 0 to 3
0→[Link]; 1→[Link]; 2→XXX.X; 3→XXXX
Holding Parameter Descrição do Registrador
0012 ffvnc F key Function. Range: 0 to 5
Registers
0→oFF; 1→kold; 2→ALoFF; 3→rESEt; 4→Pkold; 5→
0000 PV Read: Process variable.
tArE
Write: not allowed. 0013 Digital Input Function. Range: 0 to 5
digin
Range: the minimum value is in inlol seted and the 0→oFF; 1→kold; 2→ALoFF; 3→rESEt; 4→Pkold; 5→
maximum value is in inkil seted and the decimal point
tArE
position depends of dppos.
0014 filtr Input digital filter.
0001 PV min Read: Minimum value of PV
Range: 0 to 20. Defalut value: 4
Write: not allowed.
0015 ofset Input Offset value.
0002 PV max Read: Maximum value of PV
Range: from inlol to inkil
Write: not allowed.
0016 S[ale Indication Scale factor. Range: 0 to 1
0003 - Reserved
0→scalex1; 1→scalex10
0004 Valor Tela Read: Current display value.
0017 sroot Input Square Root. Range: 0 to 1
Write: Current display value.
0→no; 1→yes
Range: -1999 to 9999.
0018 - Reserved
The range depends of the showed display.

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0019 alref Alarme Reference. 0047 Al1t2 Alarm 1 Time 2 of timer (in seconds)
Range: from inlol to inkil Range: same as al1t1.
0020 ovtty Retransmision type of PV. Range: 0 to 1 0048 Al2t1 Alarm 2 Time 1 of timer (in seconds)
0→ 4 a 20mA retransmision; 1→0 a 20mA retransmision Range: same as al1t1.
0021 Spal1 Alarm 1 Preset. Range: the minimum value is ininlol 0049 Al2t2 Alarm 2 Time 2 of timer (in seconds)
Or seted for not differential alarm or (inlol - inkil ) for Range: same as al1t1.
differential alarm; The maximum value is in inkil seted
Dfal1 0050 Al3t1 Alarm 3 Time 1 of timer (in seconds)
for not differential alarm or (inkil - inlol ) if differential
alarm. Range: same as al1t1.

0022 Alarm 2 Preset 0051 Al3t2 Alarm 3 Time 2 of timer (in seconds)
Spal2
Range: same as al1t1.
Or Range: same as spal1 or dfal1.
0052 Al4t1 Alarm 4 Time 1 of timer (in seconds)
Dfal2
Range: same as al1t1.
0023 Spal3 Alarme 3 Preset
0053 Al4t2 Alarm 4 Time 2 of timer (in seconds)
Or Range: same as spal1 or dfal1.
Range: same as al1t1.
Dfal3 - Reserved
0024 Spal4 Alarme 4 Preset
- Reserved.
or Range: same as spal1 or dfal1.
- Reserved.
dfal4 - Reserved.
0025 Fval1 Alarm 1 Function. Range: 0 to 6 - Reserved.
0→off; 1→ierr; 2→lo; 3→ki; - Reserved.
4→difl; 5→difk; 6→dif. - Reserved.
0026 Fval2 Alarm 2 Function 0061 Custom linearization first value.
Inp.01
Range: same as fval1.
0062 Inp.02 Custom linearization point #02
0027 Fval3 Alarm 3 Function
0063 Inp.03 Custom linearization point #03
Range: same as fval1.
0064 Inp.04 Custom linearization point #04
0028 Fval4 Alarm 4 Function
0065 Inp.05 Custom linearization point #05
Range: same as fval1.
0029 Alarm 1 power-up inhibit. Range: 0 a 1 0066 Inp.06 Custom linearization point #06
Blal1
0→não; 1→sim. 0067 Inp.07 Custom linearization point #07
0030 Blal2 Alarm 2 power-up inhibit 0068 Inp.08 Custom linearization point #08
Range: same as blal1. 0069 Inp.09 Custom linearization point #09
0031 Blal3 Alarm 3 power-up inhibit 0070 Inp.10 Custom linearization point #10
Range: same as blal1. 0071 Custom linearization point #11
Inp.11
0032 Blal4 Alarm 4 power-up inhibit
0072 Inp.12 Custom linearization point #12
Range: same as blal1.
0073 Inp.13 Custom linearization point #13
0033 Kyal1 Alarm 1 Hysteresis (engineering unit)
0074 Inp.14 Custom linearization point #14
Range: 0 to span do sensor
0075 Inp.15 Custom linearization point #15
0034 Kyal2 Alarm 2 Hysteresis (engineering unit)
Range: same as kyal1. 0076 Inp.16 Custom linearization point #16

0035 Alarm 3 Hysteresis (engineering unit) 0077 Inp.17 Custom linearization point #17
Kyal3
Range: same as kyal1. 0078 Inp.18 Custom linearization point #18
0036 Kyal4 Alarm 4 Hysteresis (engineering unit) 0079 Inp.19 Custom linearization point #19
Range: same as kyal1. 0080 Inp.20 Custom linearization point #20
0037 Intyp Input sensor type 0081 Value to be displayed in point #01 of custom linearization
Ovt.01
Range: 0 to 22. (in engineering units)
0→tc J; 1→tc K; 2→tc T; 3→tc E; 4→tc N; 5→tc R; 6 0082 Ovt.02 Value to be displayed in point #02 of custom linearization
→tc S; 7→tc B; 8→Pt100(degree decimal); 9→
0083 Ovt.03 Value to be displayed in point #03 of custom linearization
Pt100(degree unit); 10→Lin J; 11→Lin K; 12→Lin T; 13→
Lin E; 14→Lin N; 15→Lin R; 16→Lin S; 17→Lin B; 18→ 0084 Ovt.04 Value to be displayed in point #04 of custom linearization
Lin Pt100 degree decimal; 19→Lin Pt100; 20→0- 0085 Ovt.05 Value to be displayed in point #05 of custom linearization
50mV; 21→4-20mA; 22→0-5V
0086 Ovt.06 Value to be displayed in point #06 of custom linearization
0038 vnit Temperature Unit. Range: 0 to 1
0087 Ovt.07 Value to be displayed in point #07 of custom linearization
0→°C; 1→°F.
0088 Ovt.08 Value to be displayed in point #08 of custom linearization
0039 inlol Indication Low limit.
0089 Ovt.09 Value to be displayed in point #09 of custom linearization
Range: the minimum value depends of input type
configured in intyp and the maximum is in inkil 0090 Ovt.10 Value to be displayed in point #10 of custom linearization
seted. 0091 Value to be displayed in point #11 of custom linearization
Ovt.11
0040 inkil Indication High limit.
0092 Ovt.12 Value to be displayed in point #12 of custom linearization
Range: from inlol to the input maximum configured in
0093 Ovt.13 Value to be displayed in point #13 of custom linearization
intyp.
0041 Slave address 0094 Ovt.14 Value to be displayed in point #14 of custom linearization
adres
Range: 1 to 247 0095 Ovt.15 Value to be displayed in point #15 of custom linearization
0042 bavd Communication Baud Rate. Range: 0 to 4 0096 Ovt.16 Value to be displayed in point #16 of custom linearization
0→1200;1→2400;2→4800;3→9600; 4→19200 0097 Ovt.17 Value to be displayed in point #17 of custom linearization
0043 Serial Serial Number (High Display) 0098 Ovt.18 Value to be displayed in point #18 of custom linearization
Number High Range: 0 to 9999. Read only
0099 Ovt.19 Value to be displayed in point #19 of custom linearization
0044 Serial Serial Numbe (Low Display) 0100 Value to be displayed in point #20 of custom linearization
Number Low
Ovt.20
Range: 0 to 9999. Read only
0045 Key Remote action of pressed key. Range: 0 to 9
1→ ; 2→ ; 4→ ; 8→ ; 9→
BACK BACK
and .
0046 Alarm 1 Time 1 of timer. Range: 0 to 6500sec Digital Output States
Al1t1
See operation manual for details. Equivalent to Coil Status (reference 0XXXX). The digital output states are basically
the Boolean status of the respective digital outputs. The Read allows the actual

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state of digital outputs, regardless of their function. If a write command sends a out-of-range value to a parameter, the indicator clamp
Writing to an output bit is only possible if the output has no function assigned to it the value to the parameter range limits, replying with a value which reflects these
(the output is configured to “OFF” in alarm cycle). limits (maximum or minimum value allowed for the parameter).
Broadcast read commands are ignored by the indicator; only broadcast write
commands are processed.
Coil Status Output Description
1 Alarm 1 Output status Error Description
Error Code
2 Alarm 2 Output status
81h Invalid command
3 Alarm 3 Output status
82h Invalid register number or out of range
4 Alarm 4 Output status
83h Invalid register quantity or out of range
Exceptions - Error conditions
The Modbus RTU protocol checks the CRC in the data blocks received.
Reception errors are detected by the CRC, causing the indicator to discard the
packet, not sending any reply to the master. After receiving an error-free packet, the V1.3X July 2002
indicator processes the packet and verifies whether the request is valid or not,
sending back an exception error code in case of an invalid request.