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News Release from: ERO UK | Subject: Configuration Port Interface (CPI) kit
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 20 November 2001
Temperature controllers can be set up by
PC
ERO UK has announced the availability of a Configuration Port Interface (CPI) kit, allowing its recently launched low cost LME/LDE temperature controllers to be set up using a standard desktop PC
ERO UK has announced the availability of a Configuration Port Interface (CPI) kit, allowing its recently launched low cost LME/LDE temperature controllers to be set up using a standard desktop PC as an alternative to the more conventional use of controller front panel keys The CPI kit consists if a small sealed enclosure with three cables for interconnection The first is terminated in a standard 9-pin RS232 PC connector, the second is terminated with a connector specifically designed to plug into the controller configuration port
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 Jul 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The third is for power, and is connected to a 13Amp mains plug-mounted power supply.
The interface is operated using ERO's proprietary configuration software "EROCnfg", which is designed to run under Windows 95, 98 NT and 2000 environments and is supplied on CD-ROM.
The CPI allows full configuration of LME and LDE instruments on the desktop, and also lets the users to determine under what conditions the instrument will start when power is applied.
In addition it allows instruments to be 'cloned' for back up or parallel operation.
The type LME and LDE low cost panel mounting controllers were launched earlier this year, to serve in a wide variety of applications in process, industrial, and commercial control environments.
Model LDE (a single line 4-digit display version) and LME (a dual line 3-digit display version) share the same functionality and the same compact case size.
Both offer "SMART" tuning and may be configured via front panel keys or alternatively by using the CPI.
The instruments incorporate a high stability switching power supply, and will accept inputs from a wide range of standard thermocouple types, or RTDs, with programmable ranges.
Sampling update time is 500ms, while temperature drift is less than 400 ppm for input sensors.
Primary output may be either SSR or relay, with an optional second output (relay) for cooling applications.
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