DataChart™ DC6000 Advanced Paperless Data Acquisition System

Description

The DataChart 6000 (DC6000) is the most advanced paperless recording system available. It incorporates the latest in measurement, communication, interface, and processing technologies to deliver unmatched performance for your data acquisition application.

The Data Chart 6000 is like no other paperless recorder available. We listened carefully to our product users and developed a device with the unique features they demanded.

Features

• 6 or 12 universal inputs
• Up to 4 pulse/frequency inputs
• 6 or 12 relay outputs
• Networkable using the standard Ethernet port
• 21 CFR part 11 compliant (available option)
• IP65 rated front panel
• 24 Volt DC transmitter power supply
• Onboard Media Drives:  Compact Flash, USB memory stick or external drive, Smart Digital (SD)
• Touch Screen Control
• Direct on-screen chart annotation with integral stylus
• Built-in OPC and web server
• Built-in email client
• Shallow installation depth (6.5″)

USER INTERFACE AND CONTROL

The DC6000 utilizes a high contrast 5.6-inch color Active Matrix TFT LCD display with a rugged touch screen. Use a finger or the on-bard stylus, if you prefer, to perform data entry and system navigation. The front panel is also fully compliant with IP65 for use in dusty or wet areas. An intuitive icon-driven menu system guides the user through easy to follow setup and control screens. The Display builder feature makes setting up custom screens extremely simple. Design up to 50 custom displays containing various combinations of indicator types such as horizontal and vertical bar graphs, large and small digital indicators, and horizontal or vertical trends. On-screen help is available throughout the menu system to assist you during setup and use.

INTUITIVE MENU SYSTEM

USER-CONFIGURABLE DISPLAY SCREENS

WRITE DIRECTLY ON THE SCREEN

The innate feature of handwriting notes and comments on the chart of paper recorders had been lost with the onset of video graphic recorders until the arrival of the DC6000. Using the high-resolution touch screen interface and the integral stylus you can once again make notes or comments directly on the chart. This on-screen annotation is stored within the data file directory and can be recalled and displayed on the recorder or in Exhibitor Software.

POWERFUL MATH PACKAGE

The onboard math package is extremely powerful. It allows the user to input complex polynomial equations using constants, custom functions, and variable inputs obtained from live channels. The resultant information can be displayed and recorded as a real-time channel. Using the intuitive Calculated Channel Setup menu, the user enters the formula and can perform a test to make sure the formula is accurate.

DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

When it comes to storing data, the DC6000 is extremely flexible. Data can be stored to the non-volatile internal flash RAM or any of the available storage drives including CompactFlash™ and USB provided there are media present. The programmable record starts and stop times allow the user to start and stop recording at predetermined intervals. Data may also be stored on a remote PC via Ethernet using the optional Exhibitor Software. In addition, the built-in OPC Server allows any OPC compliant software client to connect to, communicate with, and retrieve data. The DC6000 utilizes many layers of security to protect the integrity of your stored data. All data is stored in an encrypted binary format which prevents data tampering and maximizes compression. The front access media door is lockable to prevent unauthorized access to the internal removable storage media. There are 3 levels of password protection to prevent unauthorized entry into critical recorder function menus. To ensure that data files are completely error-free. the DC6000 has a built-in rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery backup system that constantly monitors the incoming power source. In the event of a power loss or power dip, the DC6000 seamlessly switches over to the internal power and begins a safe and controlled system shutdown. When power is restored, the recorder immediately returns to the last state of operation. This guarantees that data files will never be corrupted by unexpected power conditions.

21CFR PART 11  (Available Option)

The DC6000 is fully compliant with the requirements of 21CFR Part 11. This section of the Code of Federal Regulations sets forth the guidelines for handling all aspects of electronic data storage to ensure data is secure and accurate. The DC6000 provides a password management system that allows an administrator to set multiple unique user/password combinations and assign them to one of the 3 available access levels. Each user’s login password can be set to automatically expire to ensure passwords are regularly updated. The DC6000 also maintains a secure, time-stamped audit trail to independently record the date and time of operator entries and actions that create, modify, or delete electronic records.

RECORDING DATA

Using the Record Setup menu, the user can select which channels to record, the sample storage rate, whether to record alarms and/or events, and the start/stop time and date for the record session. The location of the data file is selected in this menu along with the data file name. The user can also configure the unit to start or stop recording on an alarm level or an externally triggered input.

DATA STORAGE VS. TIME GUIDE

 

Media Storage Locations

Front Accessible: (lockable)
CompactFlashTM
USB Host (for memory stick)

Rear Accessible:
USB Host
Ethernet

Internal:
512 Meg Standard (larger sizes available)

Specifications

General� Input

Resolution: 0.0015% of full scale, 16-bit unless otherwise stated

Input Impedance: >1 Mohm

Input Channels: 6 or 12 direct input plus 6 additional calculated channels

Maximum Input: 50Vdc

Isolation: Channel-to-Channel: 350Vdc or RMS AC                                                        Channel-to-Chassis: 2000 Vdc or RMS AC                                                      Isolation category II: Pollution Degree 2

Measurement Rate: 10 times per second on all direct input channels

Common Mode Noise Rejection: >100dB, 50/60 Hz, filter enabled

Normal Mode Noise Rejection: >50dB at 50/60 Hz, filter enabled

Math Functions:Fully programmable +, -, x, /, square root, sine, cosine, tangent, log, totalization, powers, averages, conditional logic; AND, NOT, OR, +, >, <, gated timers. Can use live channels in the calculation. Can define 6 constants and 6 functions per channel.

Analog Inputs

DC Voltage: +/-125mV, +/-250mV, +/-500mV, +/-1.00V, +/-3.0V, +/-6.0V, +/-12.0V, +/-24.0V

Accuracy: Ranges to 1V +/-0.06%, Ranges > 1V +/-0.1%

DC Current: 4-20mA, 0-20mA, 10-50mA

Accuracy: +/-0.15% using external 50 ohm 0.1% 1/4 watt shunt

Thermocouple (Per ITS90) Resolution: 0.1C, thermocouple burnout detection: Automatic

Reference junction compensation accuracy: +/-0.5 °C (0 °C to 50 °C)

Type       Range (°C) Accuracy (°C)    Range (°F) Accuracy (°F)

J             -210 to 0°C +/-1.6 °C              -346 to 32°F +/-3.0 °F                                      -0 to 1200 °C +/- 0.7 °C          32 to 2192 °F +/- 1.2 °F
K            -270 to -162 °C +/- 5.0 °C       -454 to -260 °F +/- 9.0 °F                                  -162 to -70 °C +/- 2.2 °C         -260 to -94 °F +/- 4.0 °F
-70 to 1372 °C +/- 0.7 °C         -94 to 2500 °F +/- 1.2 °F
T              -270 to -73 °C +/- 2.5 °C        -454 to -100 °F +/- 4.5 °F                                  -73 to 200 °C +/- 1.0 °C          -100 to 400 °F +/- 1.8 °F
E            �-270 to -70 °C +/- 2.5 °C        -454 to -94 °F +/- 4.5 °F                                    -70 to 1000 °C +/- 0.7 °C        -94 to 1832 °F +/- 1.3 °F
N             -270 to 100 °C +/- 3.0 °C       -454 to 212 °F +/- 5.4 °F                                     100 to 1300 °C +/- 0.9 °C        212 to 2372 °F +/- 1.6 °F
S             -50 to 0 °C +/- 2.8 °C              -58 to 32 °F +/- 5.0 °F
0 to 1000 °C +/-1.4 °C            32 to 1832 °F  +/- 2.5 °F
1000 to 1710 °C +/- 1.1 °C     1832 to 3110 °F +/- 2.0 °F
1710 to 1768 °C +/- 1.4 °C     3110 to 3214 °F +/- 2.5 °F
B              0 to 535 °C +/- 4.0 °C             32 to 1000 °F +/- 7.2 °F
535 to 1800 °C +/- 2.1 °C       1000 to 3300 °F +/- 3.8 °F
U              0 to 100 °C +/- 0.9 °C              32 to 212 °F +/- 1.6 °F
R              0 to 260 °C +/- 3.0 °C              32 to 500 °F +/- 5.4 °F
260 to 650 °C +/- 1.4 °C          500 to 1200 °F +/- 2.5 °F
650 to 1760 °C +/- 1.0 °C        1200 to 3200 °F +/- 1.9 °F
C              0 to 180 °C +/- 2.5 °C               32 to 360 °F +/- 2.5 °F
180 to 1200 °C +/- 0.8 °C         360 to 2220 °F +/- 1.5 °F
1200 to 2315 °C +/- 3.6 °C       2220 to 4199 °F +/- 6.5 °F
L              -200 to 0 °C +/- 1.1 °C              -328 to 32 °F +/- 2.0 °F
0 to 890 °C +/- 0.7 °C                32 to 1650 °F +/- 1.2 °F

Note:Field calibration improves accuracy to better than +/- 2 °F and up to
+/- 0.5 °F and ensures compliance with AMS2750D measurement accuracy
requirements for Nadcap accredited suppliers.

RTD                                                                                                          Base Accuracy:0.2% or 0.5 °C (1 °F).

Resolution:0.1 °C 2 or 3 wire connection. Cable compensation to +50 ohm. Open and short circuit detection.

Type                               Range °C                        Range °F                    100 ohm Plt. 385            -220 to 850 °C                -364 to 1560 °F             100 ohm Plt. 392            -180 to 820 °C                -292 to 1500 °F             200 ohm Plt. 385            -220 to 400 °C                -364 to 750 °F               200 ohm Plt. 392            -180 to 400 °C                -292 to 750 °F             1000 ohm Plt. 385          -200 to 200 °C                -328 to 392 °F               500 ohm Plt. 385            -220 to 850 °C                -364 to 1562 °F               50 ohm Plt. 385              -200 to 850 °C                -328 to 1562 °F               50 ohm Plt. 392              -200 to 1100 °C              -436 to 2012 °F             100 ohm Ni.                    -70 to 300 °C                  -94 to 570 °F                 120 ohm Ni.                    -70 to 300 °C                  -94 to 570 °F               1000 ohm Ni.                  -60 to 209 °C                  -76 to 408 °F                   10 ohm Cu.                     -70 to 170 °C                  -94 to 338 °F*                 50 ohm Cu.426               -50 to 200 °C                  -58 to 392 °F                  50 ohm Cu. 428             -200 to 200 °C                -328 to 392 °F               100 ohm Cu. 426           -50 to 200 °C                  -58 to 392 °F                 100 ohm Cu. 428            -200 to 200 °C               -328 to 392 °F                 100 JIS                           -200 to 649 °C               -328 to 1200 °F                 *0.5% +/- 0.5 °C

Frequency inputs (2 or 4 channels)                                                   �Range:0 to 5,000Hz all channels, 0 to 10,000Hz 1 channel (on channels 1, 6, 7 and 12 only)                                                                                 Accuracy:0.005% +/- 1 digit

Recording                                                                                      �Recording Rates:User programmable from 10 samples per second to 1 sample every 24 hours                                                                                     Data Format:Proprietary encrypted format, User file naming                         Data Storage Capacity: Data stored in non-volatile RAM and recorded automatically to:                                                                                                                       Removable media types:                                                                                      CompactFlash™ or USB drive to 16 GB                                                   Internal media type:                                                                                              SD card (secure digital) to 16 GB                               File Types:�Data files, alarm and event files, configuration files, language files, multiple files of different names on a single disk. �

Display                                                                                                    �Type:Color LED back-lit Active Matrix TFT Liquid Crystal Display         Size:5.6 inch diagonal, Resolution:320 (W) x 240 (H) pixels         Interface: Resistive analog touch screen control                               Display Builder:Allows the user to create custom displays               Display Modes: Graphic trending (vertical or horizontal), Bar Graphs (vertical or horizontal), Digital Meter (large or small), Alphanumeric Alarm and Event log                                                                                                 Virtual Chart Speed:Programmable from 0.5 inch/hour to 600 inches/hour (10 mm/hr to 10,000 mm/hr)                                                                   Display Windows:Time/Date, Graphics (bars, large digital, trends) Disk Status, System Status, Menu Button Bar, Unit Identification, Alarms/Events

Communications                                                                              Network:10/100 Base T Ethernet per 802.3, RJ45 connection standard Servers: Web server supports http and ftp protocols, OPC server, Modbus over Ethernet server                                                                               Serial:Isolated RS485/RS232 Modbus Interface (option)

Power                                                                                            Requirements: 100 to 240 Vac, 50/60Hz. 35 VA max. Optional 24 Vdc +/-15%                                                                                             Power Fail Protection:Programmed parameters stored in non-volatile memory. Clock battery-backed. Internal battery backup provides orderly shutdown and the ability to survive brownouts and short blackouts (<20 seconds)                                                                                                 Power Output: Optional isolated 24Vdc @ 100mA output

Input/Output                                                                                          Digital I/O: 6 or 12 relay outputs, Form A (normally open SPST contacts) rated at 200 Vdc @ 0.5A Max, 2 digital control inputs +5 to +12Vdc @ 20mA (optional), Control inputs may be used for record start/stop, alarm acknowledge and channel reset functions

Safety and Environmental                                                              Operating Range:0 °C to 50 °C, 10% to 80% RH non-condensing Protection: IP65 when mounted in a panel                                           Safety:Meets the requirements of EN61010-1 when installed in accordance with the instructions in the manual.                                         EMC:Meets the requirements of EN61326:2003 and CE directive 89/336/EEC.                                                                                           Weight:Approximately 7 lbs. (3.17 kg) – the weight will vary depending on options installed