BA368C

Counter, timer,
tachometer, clock
Intrinsically safe for use
in all gas hazardous areas
G Separate 8 digit and
16 digit displays
G Two inputs
G Intrinsically safe
ATEX & FM
certification
G 144 x 72 DIN
enclosure with
IP65 front panel
G Optional:
Display backlight
Alarms
Pulse and 4/20mA
outputs
G 3 year guarantee
BEKA associates Ltd. Old Charlton Rd.
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2DA, U.K.
Tel. (01462) 438301 Fax (01462) 453971
e-mail sales@beka.co.uk www.beka.co.uk
Optional
pulse
output
Hazardous area Safe area
Zener barriers or
galvanic isolators
Optional
alarm
outputs
Reset
V
N
S
Inputs
Proximity detector,
magnetic pick-off
voltage pulse,
open collector or
switch contact
Power
24V
Optional
backlight
24V
Optional
4/20mA
output
A
B
The BA368C is an intrinsically safe
multi-function instrument which may be
programmed to perform a host of counting
and timing functions. Easy to use menus
allow the instrument to be configured as a
counter, timer, tachometer or as a clock.
Both of the inputs will operate from 2-wire
proximity detectors, switch contacts,
magnetic pick-offs, open collector or
voltage pulses. Optional alarm/control
outputs further extend the many applica-
tions.
Counting may be from one or both inputs.
The pulses at each input can be added to,
or subtracted from each other, and the
result may be scaled to provide a display in
engineering units. Alternatively, pulses on
one input can increment or decrement the
total count depending upon the state of the
other input. From two inputs electrically 90
out of phase (quadrature), the BA368C can
display the direction of movement and
position of a shaft or a cable. The total
display may be reset to zero via the
instrument controls or by a remote contact
closure.
As a timer the BA368C may be started
and stopped by one or both inputs or from
the instrument push-buttons. Elapsed or
remaining time may be displayed in hours,
minutes and seconds, or in just hours and
minutes. When fitted with optional control
outputs the instrument can control any
process which is required to operate for a
fixed time.
Rotational speed may be measured using
the tachometer function which will display
revolutions per second, minute or per hour.
The instrument contains a run-time counter
which can show the total operating time of
the monitored machinery on the second
display. When fitted with optional alarms,
over and under speed warnings can be
generated.
Configuration as a digital clock enables
time to be displayed in twelve or twenty
four hour format within a hazardous area.
The instrument may operate as a stand-
alone clock, or may be synchronised via
the reset terminals with an external
reference. Two optional control outputs
enable hazardous or safe area loads to be
turned on and off at pre-set times twice in
each twelve or twenty four hour period.
Control and programming of the
BA368C is performed via four front panel
tactile push-buttons which click when
operated. All the programme functions are
contained in easy to understand menus
which may be protected by a user defin-
able security code. To simplify calibration
the scaling factors employ floating decimal
points.
The front panel is a robust, easy to
clean Noryl moulding sealed with a
non-reflective, scratch resistant polyester
membrane. A captive neoprene gasket
provides an IP65 seal between the
enclosure and the panel.
ATEX intrinsic safety certification
permits installation in all gas hazardous
areas throughout Europe. The two inputs
may be connected to a wide range of
certified sensors and all the outputs are
separate galvanically isolated intrinsically
safe circuits. FM intrinsic safety and non
incendive approvals allow the BA368C to
be installed in the USA.
Backlighting is available as an option to
improve readability when the BA368C is
installed in a poorly illuminated area. High
efficiency amber LEDs provide an even
glow to enhance display contrast.
Optional alarms/control outputs provide
two galvanically isolated solid state outputs
each of which is a separate intrinsically
safe circuit and complies with the
requirements for simple apparatus. Almost
any certified intrinsically safe load such as
a solenoid valve or sounder may be
controlled by these outputs.
Pulse and 4/20mA outputs may be
provided as an option to operate remote
equipment. Each output is galvanically
isolated and certified as a separate
intrinsically safe circuit.
Free of charge programming and
calibration to customers requirements is
performed prior to despatch, although the
BA368C can easily be reconfigured on-site
without the need for any test equipment or
programming aids.
Shown with optional backlight
F M
APPROVED
07
Power supply
Voltage The BA368C must be powered via a Zener
barrier or galvanic isolator.10V min between
terminals 1 and 2
Current 12mA max., plus proximity detector currents
when used.
Inputs A and B
Switch contact
Closed Less than 100
Open Greater than 1k
Proximity detector 2-wire NAMUR
Magnetic pick-off 40mV peak to peak typical
Voltage pulse
Low Less than 1V
High Greater than 3V; 30V max
Open collector
Closed Less than 2k
Open Greater than 10k
Frequency
switch contact 100Hz max
other inputs 5kHz max. Reduced to 2kHz for quadrature
input
Display
Type Liquid crystal
Primary 8 digits 14mm high;
Decimal point 1 of 7 positions or absent; colons for h:m:s
Secondary 6 digits 9.5mm high
Decimal point 1 of 5 positions or absent; colons for h:m:s
Remote reset Contact closure with resistance less than 1k
Programmable functions
Counter A; A+B or A-B; A direction controlled by B
A and B Quadrature (90 out of phase)
Total scale factor Adjustable between 0.001 & 99999999
Grand total 10
16
max count
Rate scale factor Adjustable between 0.001 & 99999999
Timer Elapsed time displayed in hh:mm:ss or hh:mm
Direction Up or down
Tachometer Revolutions displayed per sec, per min
or per hour.
Rate scale factor Adjustable between 0.001 & 99999999
Clock Set time displayed in 24 or 12 hour format.
External synchronisation Once per 12 or 24 hours
Intrinsic safety
Europe ATEX
Standard EN50020:1994
Code Group II, Category 1G EEx ia IIC T5
Certificate number ITS01ATEX2004
Location Zone 0, 1 or 2
USA FM
Standard 3610 Entity
Code CL I; Div 1; GP A, B, C & D
T4 @ 60C
File No 3022309
Standard 3611 Nonincendive
Code CL I; Div 2; GP A, B, C & D
T4 @ 60C
File No 3022309
Environmental
Operating temperature -20 to 60
o
C (Certified for use at -40
o
C)
Enclosure Front IP65; rear IP20
EMC In accordance with EU Directive 89/336/EEC.
Immunity Less than 1% error at 10V/m
Emissions Undetectable above background noise.
Class B equipment
Mechanical
Terminals Screw clamp for 0.5 to 1.5mm
2
cables.
Weight 0.6kg
Accessories
Alarms/control outputs Two independent outputs.
Outputs Isolated solid state switch
On Less than 5 +0.6V
Off Greater than 180k
Certified as simple apparatus
Display backlighting LED backlight powered from 28V 300
Zener barrier or galvanic isolator.
Re-transmitted pulse Pulse sink certified as
simple apparatus.
4/20mA output Galvanically isolated current sink
Voltage drop 5V max
Typeset scale card Blank scale card fitted to each instrument, can
be supplied typeset with units of
measurement. *
Tag number Thermally printed number or applicational
information on rear of instrument. *
Front cover BA398 provides additional mechanical
protection: front panel switches can not be
operated. *
* See accessory datasheet for details
please specify
Model number BA368C
Configuration Counter; timer; tachometer or clock.
Inputs Proximity detector; switch contact; magnetic
pick-off, open collector or voltage pulse.
Calibration information Settings required #
Accessories please specify
Display backlight Backlight
Alarms/control outputs Alarms
Re-transmitted pulse output Pulse output
4/20mA output 4/20mA output
Scale card Legend required
Tag number Legend required
# If calibration information is not supplied, instrument will be conditioned as a
counter; input A + input B; for open collector inputs; rate & total scale factors
of 1.
SPECIFICATION DIMENSIONS (mm)
144
7
2
8
4
7
Recommended panel cut-out
DIN 43 700
138.0 +1.0/ -0.0 x 68.0 +0.7/ -0.0
To achieve an IP65 seal between
the instrument and the panel
136.0 +0.5/-0.0 x 66.2 +0.5/-0.0
Four panel mounting clips must be
used
Panel cut-out
Terminals for optional
backlight and alarms
are shown in outline
HOW TO ORDER
TERMINAL CONNECTIONS
3 4 5 6
Terminals
for optional
pulse output
Alarm 1
+ + + + +
A4 A3 A2 A1 P1 P2
+
Terminals
for optional
alarms
Alarm 2
C1 C2 7 8
+
Reset
1 2
+
B1 B2
Power Terminals
for optional
backlight
Terminals
for optional
4/20mA
output
+
Input terminals
for voltage,
magnetic pick-off,
switch,
proximity detector
or open collector