Operator Interface
All the operator interface devices are concentrated on the
controller faceplate with IP54 level protection.
• 6buttonstobeusedformanualregulation/configuration/
selection
• 1red/greenfive-digitdisplays(processvariable)
• 2greenfive-digitdisplays
(Set point and configuration parameter)
• 5redledforconfigurableindication
• 2bargraphredwithprogrammablefunctionality
Electrical Interface
All connection terminals (power supply, inputs, outputs,
options) are grouped together on the back of the controller.
For technical specifications and performance details refer to
Section 5 “Technical Specifications”.
Preliminary Warnings
The following preliminary warnings should be read
before installing and using the series 2500 controller.
This will allow the controller to be put into service
more quickly and will avoid certain problems which
may mistakenly be interpreted as malfunctions or
limitations of the controller.
• Immediatelyafterunpackingthecontroller,makeanoteof
the order code and the other identification data given on
the label affixed to the outside of the container and copy
them to the table below.
These details must always be kept close at hand and
referred to the personnel involved in the event of help
from Gefran Customer Service Assistance.
• Check also that the controller is complete and has not
been damaged at all during transit, and that the package
contains not only the controller and these Instructions
for Use, but also the two brackets for fixing to the panel
and the dust protection seal - see: Installation with Panel
Fixing in Section 2.
Any inconsistencies, omissions or evident signs of damage
should be reported immediately to your Gefran sales
agent.
• Checkthattheordercodecorrespondswiththeconfigura-
tion requested for the application the controller is needed
for, referring to Section 7: “Technical - Commercial
Information”.
• No.andTypeofInputs/Outputsavailable
• Presenceofthenecessaryoptionsandaccessories
• Mainsvoltagesupply
Example: 2500 – 0 – 1 – 0 – 0 – 2 – 1
Model 2500 controller
Single main input
Digital Input/Outputs 5...8
Single continuous control output ±10V (0/4...20mA)
None retransmission output
Digital Communication: RS485
Power supply 100...240Vac/dc
• Beforeinstallingtheseries2500controlleronthecontrol
panel of the machine or host system, refer to the para-
graph “Dimensions and Cut-out” in Section 2 “Installation
and Connection”.
• WhereconfigurationbyPCisprovidedfor,makesure
the interface RS232 cable is available and the CD-ROM
containing the WINSTRUM software. For the order code
refer to Section 7 “Technical - Commercial Information”.
Users and/or system integrators who wish to know
more about the concepts of serial communication
between standard PC and/or Gefran Industrial PC
and Gefran Programmable Instruments, can access
the various technical reference Documents in Adobe
Acrobat format available in the Download section of
the Gefran Web Site www.gefran.com including:
•SerialCommunication
•MODBusProtocol
In the same Download section of the Gefran Web Site www.
gefran.com the 2500 Controller reference manual is available
in Adobe Acrobat format, containing a detailed description of all
the adjustable parameters and procedures.
In the event of presumed instrument malfunction, before
contacting Gefran Technical Service Assistance, refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide given in Section 6 “Maintenance”, and if
necessary refer to the F.A.Q. Section (Frequently Asked
Questions) on the Gefran Web Site www.gefran.com
SN: ......................... (Serial n°)
CODE: ......................... (Finished product code)
TYPE: ......................... (Order Code)
SUPPLY: ......................... (Type of electrical power supply)
VERS: ......................... ((Software version)
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