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1. When connecting thermocouples connect the thermocouple wire directly to the terminals provided When mounted in an enclo terminals and the actual enclosure entry Failure to use the proper thermocouple wire will result in incorrect temperature readings Thermocouple Connections Thermocouple Measuring Junction Extension Wires Connection Head Figure 2 2 Typical Thermocouple Input Connection The operating temperature range of the expander may vary based on model number The VB 1000 is rated for 40 C to 80 C but some expanders may not operate under this full range The controller and expander should only be installed where the temperature range of the narrowest window between the controller and the expander is sufficient VBEX TC Expander User Manual Document 2012002 0 pdf PAGE 9of 10 Divelbiss Corporation 9778 Mt Gilead Road e Fredericktown Ohio 43019 e 1 800 245 2327 e www divelbiss com l VB 1000 Features Type K Thermocouple Inputs Qty up to 4 Measurement Range 0 C to 1023 C gt FE NOTE 2 Resolution 12 Bit 0 25 C per bit Accuracy 0 C to 700 C 5 5 C SFE NOTE 1 SEE NOTE 2 Accuracy 700 C to 1023 C 7 75 C SFE NOTE SEE NOTE 2 Operating Temp 20 C to 80 C gt FE NOTE 2 Dimensions 2 2 Wide x 5 7 Length x 6 Tall Mounting Installs on VB 1000 Controller Stack Mount using 6 spacers and screws Type Open Board Storage Temperature 40 85 C NOTE 1 Temperature Accura2. B 1000 controller installed spacers VBEX TC Expander User Manual Document 2012002 0 pdf PAGE 4o0of 10 Divelbiss Corporation 9778 Mt Gilead Road e Fredericktown Ohio 43019 e 1 800 245 2327 e www divelbiss com Getting Started Install 3 Screws to Secure VBEX Expander Align Connector with tl x a ai dei Connector on VB 1000 H Figure 1 2 Mounting the VBEX TC Configuring the VBEX TC in EZ LADDER Toolkit It is assumed that you are familiar with the VB 1000 before installing this expansion option Please refer to the VB 1000 User Manual for details regarding the VB 1000 Before you can begin using features on the VBEX TC it must be configured as an option for the VB 1000 target within the EZ LAD DER Toolkit For help with installing or using EZ LADDER please refer to the EZ LADDER User Manual 1 In EZ LADDER from the File Menu at the top click PROJECT then SETTINGS This will open the Project Settings Window Select VB 1000 as the target from the choices Refer to Figure 1 3 Ef Project Settings Name Description PLCAON AACHIP Divelbiss Corporation HI ON A HIP Pneumadyne WPS Pneumadyne Wine Preservation System Solves IT Divelbiss Corporation Solves IT Controller Divelbiss Corporation VB 1000 Communications Settings Figure 1 3 Project Settings Window VBEX TC Expander User Manual Document 2012002 0 pdf PAGE 5of 10 Divelbiss Corporation 9778 Mt Gilead Road e Fredericktown
3. BEX TC Expander you will need to follow these steps e Install the VBEX TC on the VB 1000 Controller e Configure the VB 1000 Controller to use the VBEX TC in the EZ LADDER Toolkit Project Settings Refer to the appropriate sections of this manual for details on the above items l Getting Started In this manual the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text BOLD Denotes labeling commands and literal portions of syntax that must appear exactly as shown italic Used for variables and placeholders that represent the type of text to be entered by the user SMALL CAPS Used to show key sequences or actual buttons such as OK where the user clicks the OK button In addition the following symbols appear periodically in the left margin to call the readers attention to specific details in the text GH Warns the reader of a potential danger or hazard associated with certain actions Q Appears when the text contains a tip that is especially useful Indicates the text contains information to which the reader should pay particularly close attention All Specifications and Information Subject to Change without Notice VBEX TC Expander User Manual Document 2012002 0 pdf PAGE 3of 10 Divelbiss Corporation 9778 Mt Gilead Road e Fredericktown Ohio 43019 e 1 800 245 2327 e www divelbiss com Getting Started Install the VBEX TC Expander on the VB 1000 Controller The VB 1000 and VBEX TC are purchased separate
4. Ohio 43019 e 1 800 245 2327 e www divelbiss com Getting Started 2 Click PROPERTIES This opens the VB 1000 Properties dialog 3 Using the OPTION BOARD drop down menu select the VBEX TC as shown in Figure 1 4 4 Click OK to close the VB 1000 Properties dialog and click OK to close and save the Project Settings The VBEX TC is now installed as an option for the VB 1000 controller ad VB 1000 WBEX TC J1939 Properties VBEX TCDOT OptiCAN Properties Seral Print Properties Figure 1 4 VB 1000 Properties Getting to Know the VBEX TC The VBEX TC is an expander for the VB 1000 controller The VBEX TC provides up to 4 Thermocouple inputs The following models are supported as VBEX TC expanders See Figure 1 5 Model Description VBEX 4K VBEX TC expander with 4 Type K Thermocouples Additional Thermocouple Types Other thermocouple types J N R S are available upon request Please consult the factory for availability of VBEX expansion with these thermocouple types VBEX TC Expander User Manual Document 2012002 0 pdf PAGE oo m0 Divelbiss Corporation 9778 Mt Gilead Road e Fredericktown Ohio 43019 e 1 800 245 2327 e www divelbiss com Getting Started Thermocouple Input Terminals Figure 1 5 VBEX TC Features VBEX TC Expander User Manual Document 2012002 0 pdf PAGE 7 of 10 Divelbiss Corporation 9778 Mt Gilead Road e Fredericktown Ohio 43019 e 1 800 245 2327 e www divelbi
5. VERSATILE BASE SIER VBEX TC EXPANDER USER MANUAL For Models VBEX 4K X ds KE A FP Ds Ie r Us Cy CA REVISION 0 Divelbiss Corporation Toll Free 1 800 245 2327 ive SS 9778 Mt Gilead Road Web http www divelbiss com Fredericktown Ohio 43019 CORPORATION Email sales divelbiss com 2012002 0 Manual Contents Getting Started HOW to Use this Manual 3 Install the VBEX TC Expander on the VB 1000 Controller 4 Configuring the VBEX TC in EZ LADDER Tock 5 Getting TO Know the VBE EE 6 Additional Thermocouple Tvpes 6 VBEX TC Features etc eieiee tele e 9 VBEX TC Specifications see asncsnvsassaus sanssasscera tisenendestarlbseamaydsiascantbesaneaseones 10 WARNING The VB 1000 with the VBEX TC installed as with other programmable controllers must not be used alone in applications which could be hazardous to personnel in the event of failure of this device Precautions must be taken by the user to provide mechanical and or electrical safeguards external to this device This device is NOT APPROVED for domestic or human medical use VBEX TC Expander User Manual Document 2012002 0 pdf PAGE 1of 10 Divelbiss Corporation 9778 Mt Gilead Road e Fredericktown Ohio 43019 e 1 800 245 2327 e www divelbiss com Getting Started This section explains how to read this manual and understand the symbols and information that it contains To begin using your V
6. cy based on 25 C ambient temperature NOTE 2 Specifications will be changing in the near future including better accuracy better range and wider operating temperature Consult factory for estimated availability VBEX TC Expander User Manual Document 2012002 0 pdf PAGE 10of 10 Divelbiss Corporation 9778 Mt Gilead Road e Fredericktown Ohio 43019 e 1 800 245 2327 e www divelbiss com
7. ly Before the VBEX TC may be used it must be installed as the expansion option on the VB 1000 controller You will need full access to the VB 1000 top and bottom It is recommended to disconnect and un mount the VB 1000 prior to beginning this installation To Install the VBEX TC 1 Un mount and disconnect the VB 1000 Controller 2 Using the 3 metal spacers and 3 of the screws provided install the spacers on the VB 1000 controller in the provided expansion holes as shown in Figure 1 1 The screws will enter from the back solder side of the VB 1000 and the spacers will be located on the top component side of the VB 1000 VBEX Expander Mounting Holes Install Spacers in these locations PNv ZS ZS ONY CNV INV ONY o o ofo ojo ofo e om op VERSATILE BASE COMTROLLER MODEL VB 1000 mm PEPEE ZEEL ERPE 1 8 ER TH poopopa poopoo e Mount Spacers on Component Side DHDDDHEDED a lt 4 VB 1000 i I a wert 3 Screws from Solder Side Figure 1 1 Installation of Spacers 3 Carefully aligning the VBEX TC with the installed spacers gently plug the VBEX TC into the EXP1 connector on the VB 1000 Ensure proper alignment on EXP1 When installed correctly all the EXP1 pins will be plugged into the VBEX TC and the VBEX TC will be placed against the spacers and the mounting holes will align with the spacers correctly Refer to Figure 1 2 4 Install the remaining 3 screws provided to secure the VBEX TC to the V
8. ss com VBEX TC Features This section explains the VBEX TC Expander hardware features options and information regarding EZ LADDER Toolkit for basic opera tion l VB 1000 Features Thermocouple Inputs Y The VBEX TC provides up to 4 Thermocouple The type and quantity of each thermocouple input is based on the actual Model Number of the Expander ordered Model Description VBEX 4K VBEX TC expander with 4 Type K Thermocouples Each analog input is represented in the EZ LADDER Toolkit ladder diagram using Real variables labeled TC1 TC4 These variables were created automatically when the VBEX TC expander was configured as the expansion option for the VB 1000 target Each variable TC1 TC4 will represent the actual temperature read by the connected thermocouple in degrees Celsius If you wish to have temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit you must convert the values using mathematical function blocks in your ladder dia gram program Each thermocouple channel internally has all the required cold junction compensation and linearization required Thermocouple Input Connections For each of the thermocouple inputs TC1 TC4 a and terminal are provided Refer to Figure 1 5 for locations of the thermocou ple input terminals and their polarity Figure 2 2 illustrates a typical thermocouple connection sure ensure that only thermocouple wire of the appropriate type is used for the connections between the VBEX TC thermocouple
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