Eurotherm 5000 Series Data Recorders

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(2001), "Eurotherm 5000 Series Data Recorders", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 30 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2001.12930dad.011

Eurotherm 5000 Series Data Recorders

Eurotherm 5000 Series Data RecordersKeywords: Eurotherm, Data capture, Process control

As part of an ongoing programme of product improvement development, Eurotherm has launched a version of its Series 5000 Data Recorder, designed exclusively for simple batch process applications. Called the Series 5000 Batch Recorder, it is identical to standard models except for the installation of specialist batch recording software routines. The new instrument is said to be designed specifically for demanding batch process production environments.

The Series 5000 Batch Recorder reportedly replaces traditional paper chart recorders, which have often been used to produce printed charts as permanent historical records of batch process variables, or quality control real-time records. In doing so, the instrument also claims the additional benefits of true paperless recording and a clear, unambiguous operator display to provide fully traceable process data.

At the start of each batch, operators enter key batch details including operator identification, batch number, charge number and other text. These details are all logged with a complete record of process data during the batch, for quality assurance and customer requirements.

According to Eurotherm, searching and reporting on the batch data can be easily implemented using its proprietary PC Review software, which allows detailed batch reports to be printed easily at the time or at a later date. If required, data can be recorded on to floppy disk or plug-in PC Card. Security of data is said to be maintained by using a proprietary algorithm to both compress and render the data almost impossible to change.

Like standard Series 5000 instruments, the Batch Recorder variant utilises leading edge 32-bit RISC processor technology to significantly reduce component count and thus the total cost of ownership (TCO). These instruments also feature high quality I/O, multi-function touch-sensitive screens and the ability to be networked, enabling archiving of data into plant-wide data networks.

The recorders claim high quality touch-sensitive screens coupled with either 1/4 VGA or SVGA TFT colour LCD displays. Data are presented in the most easily interpretable format to the operator, so, in addition to the standard Bar, Chart and Numeric displays, Custom displays (mimics) can be created.

Designed to directly replace standard 100mm and 180mm panel mounted chart recorders, they reportedly allow plant and equipment upgrades to be implemented with minimal redesign. Inputs may be V dc, mV dc, mA dc, TCs, RTD, Ohms, or contact closure. Sample rate is 125mS for all channels as standard. High noise rejection and isolation on all I/O channels (250 volts ch/ch & ch/gnd) are said to result in outstanding measurement integrity in the harshest of environments.

In terms of data archiving, removable storage media are either 3.5" floppy or PC Card with up to 260Mbyte of memory. Data can be transferred from the instrument's non- volatile memory in hourly, daily or weekly files. All data are stored in tamper-proof binary format that can be used for long-term records of production.

Details available from: Eurotherm Limited. Tel: 01903 268500; Fax: 01903 695666; E-mail: info@eurotherm.co.uk Web site: http://www.eurotherm.co.uk