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may be stored in a "configuration
file" on the PC for future use.
After configuration, and at periodic
intervals, the calibration may be veri-
fied by simulating and varying the
input signal over the defined range
and comparing the output signal to
the ideal. If calibration is necessary,
the PC software is used to adjust the
transmitter's digital references. Be-
cause of the self-calibrating technol-
ogy utilized in the TX787, the cali-
bration verification interval may be
significantly longer than for earlier
technology transmitters.
The Calibration and Configuration
Software, Isolated RS232/TX787
Communications Adapter and User's
Guide are included in the model
TX780-SOFT.
by spikes and surges on field wiring
entering the computer via its unpro-
tected serial port.
The TX787 utilize state of the art
microprocessor technology and
yields higher accuracy and long-
term stability with lower power con-
sumption than prior generation trans-
mitters. The device automatically
performs frequent self-testing and
auto-calibration while in service, re-
sulting in very stable long-term per-
formance - stability greater than
0.1% of span over 12 months.
To maximize traceability, each unit
may be assigned a tagID, a job or a
project number, the purchase order
and date on which it was procured,
and a message in addition to its
serial number. This data, along with
the selected input type and range,
last calibration date, and serial num-
ber are stored in the transmitter.
OPERATION
Every TX788 is factory calibrated
and may be simply configured to
perform the desired function using
the Device Configuration screen (fig-
ure 1) and the Sensor Selection
screen (figure 2) shown. Just fasten
the DB-9 connector to the computer's
serial port and the keyed 5-pin con-
nector to the port under the access
cover on the top or the transmitter.
There is no need to provide an ex-
ternal power supply and load to the
TX787's output to configure the
transmitter.
Units previously placed in service
may have their configuration " up-
loaded" to the PC. Their operating
parameters may be reviewed and if
necessary revised and downloaded
again. All configuration parameters
APPLICATION
Model TX787 and TX788 is an ex-
tremely versatile two-wire transmit-
ter that may be used in any applica-
tion requiring an isolated 4-20mA
current loop proportional to a ther-
mocouple, RTD, millivolt, milliamp,
voltage, resistance or potentiometer
input. Typical applications include
providing accurate, stable signals to
distributed control systems (DCS),
supervisory control and data acqui-
sition systems (SCADA), environ-
mental monitoring and control sys-
tems (EMCS), data acquisition and
control systems (DACS) and cus-
tody transfer / pipeline systems. The
output of the TX787 and TX788 may
also be used by an analog or digital
display device.
DESCRIPTION
The TX787 is a programmable two-
wire transmitter that is configured to
provide an isolated 4-20mA signal in
proportion to the desired range of its
input signal. The TX787 accepts ther-
mocouple, 2-,3-, or 4 wire RTD, po-
tentiometer, and millivolt inputs. The
TX788 accepts millivolt, voltage, and
milliamp inputs.
Configuration is performed by con-
necting the transmitter to a standard
PC serial port (9-pin RS232C) using
an isolated interface adapter and
running a user-friendly, Windows-
based program. Unique
PC-Only
technology in the TX787 allows all
configuration information to be de-
fined and modified with only a PC,
the interface adapter, and the trans-
mitter. No loop supply, input simula-
tion, or meter on the output is re-
quired! The fully isolated adapter
reduces the risk of expensive dam-
age to the PC which can be caused
TX787, TX788
Programmable, Isolating Two-Wire Temperature Transmitters
Instruction Sheet M-2919
1
SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Span
t/c: 20
0
C if zero offset < 650
0
C
50
0
C if zero offset > 650
0
C
125
0
C if zero offset > 1250
0
C
(type C only)
RTD: 12
0
C if zero offset < 75
0
C
20
0
C if zero offset < 275
0
C
50
0
C if zero offset > 275
0
C
mV: 1mV if zero offset < 25mV
5mV if zero offset < 150mV
10mV if zero offset > 150mV
mA: 1mA if zero offset < 15mA
3mA if zero offset > 15mA
Volts: 0.3V if zero offset < 5V
0.5V if zero offset > 5V
Input Impedence
Volts: 200kΩ
Millivolts: 10mΩ
Milliamps: 5Ω
t/c Burnout Function
Programmable: upscale or
downscale
t/c Burnout Detection Current
<0.2µA
RTD Excitation Current
0.3mA (nominal)
Filter Band
Programmable from 0 to 120%
Damping
Programmable from 0.0 to 32.0
seconds
Common Mode Rejection
120dB
Operating Temperature Range
-20 to 70
o
C
Dimensions mm(inches)
H 55.3 (2.10) X W 77.7 (3.06)
X D 61.0 (2.40)
Weight
0.56lbs
Warranty
3 years
Long Term Stability
Better than 0.1% of span in 12
months
Temperature Stability
<0.01% of span per
0
C
Isolation
1000VDC input to output
Minimum Output Current
3.85mA
Maximum Output Current
22.5mA
Loop Voltage Drop
< 9VDC at 20mA
Supply Voltage Range
9 - 36 VDC
Maximum Effect of Change in
Supply Voltage
<0.002% of span per Volt
Effect of Ambient Temperature
Change on Cold Junction
Compensation
0.02
0
C/
0
C
CJC Accuracy
0.5
0
C
Update Time
>3 Conversions per second
Turn On Time
< 4 Seconds
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