Operating Instructions: Almemo 5690-2M

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Operating instructions
Data acquisition system

ALMEMO® 5690-2M
V1.0
04/04/2006
www.ahlborn.com
1. Operating controls
1. OPERATING CONTROLS
1.1 Front panel
(1) LCD
Status bar (2)Check lamps
Cont. Measuring point scan
ON Device is on.
C
© , ll Start / stop measuring SLEEP Flashes in sleep mode.
REC Record to memory CHARGE Battery is being charged.
COM Measured value output Goes out as soon as fully
l©, ©l Program start / end of measuring charged.
R01 Status of alarm relays
(3) Keypad
* , * Lighting on, pause
F1 to F4 Function keys (soft keys)
Battery operation / charge status
Cursor block
13 lines for functions
ON Switch on
Function of keys F1, F2, F3, F4
PROG Program
(2)Check lamps Switch OFF (press and
START Measuring operation started hold down)
REC Measuring with results saved ▲ , ▼ , ► Function selection, input
COM Measuring with output ◄ Last menu
AVG Averaging
ALARM Limit value exceeded (4) Slot, multimedia card
Sensor breakage, LoBat MMC Slot for multimedia memo-
LOCKED Keys locked ry card
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Rear
1.2 Rear
(5) Module AP rechargeable (f) Output sockets A1, A2

battery (option) A1 Interface / optic fiber (ZA1909-DK5/L)
(a) Connection socket DC-A 12V RS 422 (ZA 5099-NVL/NVB)
Ethernet (ZA 1945-DK)
Mains adapter (ZB 1212-NA3, 12V, 2A)
Bluetooth (ZA 1709-BTx)
(b) Check lamps A2 Network cable (ZA1999-NK5/NKL)
DC-A Mains supply present A1/A2 Trigger input (ZA 1000-ET/EK)
CHARGE Battery is being charged. Relay outputs (ZA 1000-EGK)
Goes out as soon as fully Analog output 2 (ZA 1601-RK)
charged.
(g) Connection socket DC 12V
(6) Module MM-A9 Mains adapter (ZB 1212-NA3, 12V, 2A)
Measuring circuit board Cable, electr. isol. (ZB 3090-UK2, 10-30V)
ALMEMO (h) Ground socket
(c) Measuring inputs M0 to M8 (i) Check lamps
M0 to M8 for all ALMEMO sensors ON Device is on.
M9 to M39 31 additional channels START Measuring operation started
(d)Code switches REC Measuring with results saved
G: Device address 0 to 99 COM Measuring with output
ALARM Limit value exceeded
(e) Key ON/OFF, START/STOP Sensor breakage, LoBat
No function
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Extension of measuring points with selector switch boards

(7) Module U-A10: selector switch board 10 ALMEMO sockets
(j) Measuring inputs 0 to 9 x0 to x9 for all ALMEMO sensors
x+10 to x+39 max. 30 additional channels
(k) Code switch M: measuring point x: 10 to 90
(8) Module U-MU: selector switch board 10x MU connector

Measuring inputs x0 to x9 for analog sensors without power supply
Code switch internal: measuring point x: 10 to 90 on board
(9) Module U-TH: selector switch board 10 thermal sockets

Measuring inputs x0 to x9 for 10 thermocouples
x+10 to x+39
max. 30 additional channels
(10) Module U-KS: selector switch board 2x5 clamp connectors

Measuring inputs x0 to x9 for analog sensors without power supply
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Contents
2. CONTENTS
1. OPERATING CONTROLS ....................................................................... 2
1.1 Front panel ......................................................................................... 2
1.2 Rear ..................................................................................................... 3
3. GENERAL ................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Warranty .............................................................................................. 8
3.2 Scope of delivery ............................................................................... 9
3.3 How to deal with rechargeable batteries (option) ...........................9
3.4 Special notes on use ......................................................................... 9
4. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 10
4.1 Functions of the ALMEMO 5690-2M ............................................... 10
4.1.1 Sensor programming................................................................. 11
4.1.2 Measuring operations ................................................................ 12
4.1.3 Process control ......................................................................... 13
5. INITIAL COMMISSIONING ..................................................................... 15
6. POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................... 16
6.1 Mains operation ............................................................................... 16
6.2 External DC voltage supply ............................................................ 16
6.3 Operation with rechargeable battery
(only with module ES5690-AP)....................................................... 16
6.4 Sensor supply .................................................................................. 17
6.5 Switching ON / OFF, Reinitialization ............................................. 17
6.6 Data buffering ................................................................................... 17
7. CONNECTING THE TRANSDUCERS .................................................... 18
7.1 Transducers ..................................................................................... 18
7.2 Measuring inputs and additional channels ................................... 18
7.3 Extending the measuring points .................................................... 19
7.4 Potential separation ......................................................................... 20
8. DISPLAY AND KEYPAD ......................................................................... 22
8.1 Display and menu selection ............................................................ 22
8.2 Function keys ................................................................................... 23
8.3 Status symbols in the display and status LEDs (2) ...................... 23
8.4 Function selection ........................................................................... 24
8.5 Data input ......................................................................................... 24
9. MEASURING WITH THE MEASURING MENUS .................................... 25
9.1 Measuring with a measuring point ................................................. 26
9.1.1 Selecting a measuring point ...................................................... 26
9.1.2 Peak value memory with date and time-of-day ........................ 26
9.2 Measured value correction and compensation ............................. 27
9.2.1 Set measured value to zero ...................................................... 27
9.2.2 Zero-point adjustment ............................................................... 28
9.2.3 Sensor adjustment for chemical sensors and probes ............... 28
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9.2.4 Two-point adjustment with setpoint entry .................................. 29

9.2.5 Temperature compensation ..................................................... 30
9.2.6 Atmospheric pressure compensation ........................................ 30
9.2.7 Cold junction compensation ...................................................... 31
9.3 Measuring point scan and output .................................................. 32
9.3.1 Once-only output / saving of all measuring points .................... 32
9.3.2 Cyclic output / saving of all measuring points ........................... 32
9.3.3 Memory space, memory output, clearing the memory ............. 33
9.3.4 Output menu functions............................................................... 33
9.3.5 Displaying measured values as a line graph ............................ 34
9.4 Averaging........................................................................................... 35
9.4.1 Smoothing out meas. val. by means of a sliding average ........ 36
9.4.2 Averaging mode......................................................................... 36
9.4.3 Averaging over individual manual measuring operations ......... 36
9.4.4 Networked measuring ............................................................... 37
9.4.5 Averaging over the measuring time ,measuring duration ......... 38
9.4.6 Measuring time, measuring duration, timer............................... 38
9.4.7 Averaging over the cycle .......................................................... 39
9.4.8 Averaging over measuring points ............................................. 40
9.4.9 Volume flow measurement........................................................ 41
9.5 Display of several measuring points ............................................. 42
9.5.1 Menu Multi-channel display and bar charts ............................... 42
9.5.2 Differential measurement ......................................................... 42
9.5.3 Menu Measuring points list ....................................................... 43
9.6 Wizard menus for special measuring operations ......................... 44
9.6.1 Thermal coefficient ................................................................... 44
9.6.2 Wet bulb globe temperature...................................................... 44
9.7 User menus ....................................................................................... 45
9.7.1 Functions................................................................................... 45
9.7.2 Menu configuration .................................................................. 46
9.7.3 Function printouts...................................................................... 47
9.7.4 Programming via serial interface :............................................. 48
10. PROGRAMMING USING THE PROGRAMMING MENUS ..................... 50
10.1 Times and cycles ........................................................................... 50
10.1.1 Date and time-of-day .............................................................. 50
10.1.2 Cycle with memory activation and output format..................... 50
10.1.3 Measuring rate, continuous measuring point scan................... 51
10.1.4 Start time Start date End time End date Measuring duration.. 52
10.2 Measured value memory ............................................................... 53
10.2.1 Memory with multimedia card.................................................. 53
10.2.2 Measured data, recording........................................................ 54
10.2.3 Numbering of measuring operations........................................ 55
10.2.4 Starting and stopping measuring operations............................ 55
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10.2.5 Sleep mode.............................................................................. 55

10.2.6 Memory output......................................................................... 56
10.3 Sensor programming...................................................................... 58
10.3.1 Selecting the input channel...................................................... 58
10.3.2 Measuring point designation ................................................... 59
10.3.3 Averaging mode....................................................................... 59
10.3.4 Locking the sensor programming............................................. 59
10.3.5 Limit values.............................................................................. 60
10.3.6 Scaling, Decimal point setting.................................................. 60
10.3.7 Correction values..................................................................... 61
10.3.8 Changing the units................................................................... 61
10.3.9 Selecting the measuring range................................................ 61
10.3.10 Function channels ................................................................. 64
10.3.11 Special measuring ranges ,Linearization ,Multi-point calibra-
tion ..................................................................................................... 66
10.4 Special functions............................................................................ 66
10.4.1 Print cycle factor ..................................................................... 67
10.4.2 Minimum sensor power supply ................................................ 67
10.4.3 Limit Value Responses ........................................................... 68
10.4.4 Analog start and analog end ................................................... 69
10.4.5 Output function ....................................................................... 69
10.4.6 Reference channel 1................................................................ 70
10.4.7 Reference channel 2 or multiplexer ........................................ 70
10.4.8 Element flags........................................................................... 70
10.5 Device configuration ..................................................................... 71
10.5.1 Device designation................................................................... 71
10.5.2 Device address and networking............................................... 71
10.5.3 Baud rate, Data format............................................................ 72
10.5.4 Language ................................................................................ 72
10.5.5 Backlighting and contrast......................................................... 72
10.5.6 Atmospheric pressure.............................................................. 73
10.5.7 Hysteresis................................................................................ 73
10.5.8 Operating parameters.............................................................. 73
10.6 Output modules ............................................................................. 73
10.6.1 Data cables ............................................................................. 74
10.6.2 Relay trigger cable .................................................................. 74
10.6.3 Analog output .......................................................................... 75
10.7 Power supply menu........................................................................ 76
10.8 Locking, calibration menu (option KL)......................................... 77
11. TROUBLE-SHOOTING ........................................................................... 78
12. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)..................................... 79
13. APPENDIX................................................................................................ 80
13.1 Technical data ................................................................................ 80
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13.2 Index................................................................................................. 82
13.3 Your contact person....................................................................... 88
3. GENERAL
Congratulations on your purchase of this new and innovative ALMEMO ® data
acquisition system. Thanks to the patented ALMEMO ® connector the device
configures itself automatically and thanks to the supplied AMR-Control soft-
ware its operation should be fairly straightforward. The device can, however,
be used with such a wide range of sensors and peripherals and offers many
different special functions. You are advised therefore to properly familiarize
yourself with the way the sensors function and with the device's numerous
possibilities and take the time to carefully read these operating instructions
and the appropriate sections in the ALMEMO® Manual. This is absolutely nec-
essary to avoid operating and measuring errors and to prevent damage to the
device. To help you find the answers to your questions quickly and easily
there is a comprehensive index at the end both of these instructions and of
the Manual.
3.1 Warranty
Each and every device, before leaving our factory, undergoes numerous qual-
ity tests. We provide a guarantee, lasting two years from delivery date, that
your device will function trouble-free. Before you send your device to us,
please observe the advisory notes in Chapter 11. Trouble-shooting In the un-
likely event that the device proves defective and you need to return it please
wherever possible use the original packaging material for dispatch and en-
close a clear and informative description of the fault and of the conditions in
which it occurs.
This guarantee will not apply in the following cases :
● The customer attempts any form of unauthorized tampering and alter-
ation inside the device.
● The device is used in environments and conditions for which it is not
suited.
● The device is used with unsuitable power supply equipment and pe-
ripherals.
● The device is used for any purpose other than that for which it is in-
tended.
● The device is damaged by electrostatic discharge or lightning.
● The user fails to observe and respect the operating instructions.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the product's characteristics in
the light of technical progress or to benefit from the introduction of new com-
ponents.
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Scope of delivery
3.2 Scope of delivery

When you unpack the device check carefully for any signs of transport dam-
age and that delivery is complete.
Measuring instrument ALMEMO ® 5690-2M
Multimedia card and USB card reader
Mains adapter ZB 1212-NA3 12V, 2A
These operating instructions
ALMEMO® Manual
CD with the AMR-Control software and various useful accessories
In the event of transport damage please retain the packaging material and in-
form your supplier immediately.
3.3 How to deal with rechargeable batteries (option)

Usually when the device is delivered the batteries have not yet
been charged. First of all therefore the batteries should be
charged using the mains adapter provided; continue charging
until the CHARGE lamp goes out.
Rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited or thrown
on the fire.
Rechargeable batteries are special waste and must not be dis-
carded together with normal domestic waste.
3.4 Special notes on use

 If the device is brought into the work room from a cold environment there
is a risk that condensation might form on the electronics. In measuring op-
erations involving thermocouples pronounced temperature changes may
cause substantial measuring errors. You are advised therefore to wait until
the device has adjusted to the ambient temperature before starting to use
it.
 Before using the mains adapter make sure that the mains voltage is suit-
able.
 Be sure to observe the maximum load capacity of the sensor power sup-
ply.
 Sensors with integrated power supply are not electrically isolated from one
another.
 Do not run sensor lines in the vicinity of high-voltage power cables.
 Before you touch any sensor lines, ensure that all static electricity has
been discharged.
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4. Introduction
4. INTRODUCTION
The data acquisition system ALMEMO® 5690-2M is a new member in our
family of unique measuring devices - all equipped with Ahlborn's patented
ALMEMO ® connector system. The intelligent ALMEMO® connector offers de-
cisive advantages when connecting sensors and peripherals because all pa-
rameters are stored in an EEPROM located on the connector itself; repeat
programming is thus no longer necessary.
All sensors and output modules can be connected to all ALMEMO ® measuring
instruments in the same way. Programming and functioning are identical for
all units. The following points apply to all devices in the ALMEMO ® measuring
system; these are described in detail in the ALMEMO ® Manual which is in-
cluded in delivery with each device.
Detailed explanation of the ALMEMO® system (Manual Ch 1)
Overview of the device functions and measuring ranges (Manual Ch 2)
Basic principles, operation, and technical data for all sensors (Man. Ch 3)
Options for connecting your own existing sensors (Manual Ch 4)
All analog and digital output modules (Manual 5.1)
Interface modules RS-232, optic fiber (Manual 5.2)
The whole ALMEMO ® networking system (Manual 5.3)
All functions and their operation via the interface (Manual Ch 6)
Complete list of interface commands with all the print layouts (Man. Ch 7)
The operating instructions you are now reading cover only those features and
controls that are specific to this device. Many sections therefore also refer to
the more detailed description in the Manual; (see Manual, Section xxx).
4.1 Functions of the ALMEMO 5690-2M

The data acquisition system ALMEMO® 5690-2M has basically 9 electrically
isolated measuring inputs with over 70 measuring ranges - suitable for all
ALMEMO ® sensors. This number can, using various selector switch boards,
be extended to 99 inputs. To accommodate these various expansion stages
the desktop housing is available in 32-DU / 84-DU sizes and a 19-inch rack is
available. For operation purposes the device incorporates an LCD graphics
display and a soft-key keypad with cursor block. The display can be adapted
by means of configurable user menus to suit any application. Thanks to the
real-time clock incorporated as standard and with a multimedia card the
amount of data you can record is virtually endless. A variant is available with
an integrated 512-KB EEPROM memory sufficient for approx. 100,000 mea-
sured values. There are two output sockets which can be used to connect any
ALMEMO ® output modules, e.g. analog output, digital interface, trigger input,
or alarm contacts. Several devices can be networked by simply linking them
together via cable.
The system is fed by default via a 12-V mains adapter. There is also the op-
tion of using a rechargeable battery module.
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4.1.1 Sensor programming

The measuring channels are programmed, completely and automatically, by
the ALMEMO® connectors. However, the user can easily supplement or modi-
fy this programming via the keypad or via the interface.
Measuring ranges
Appropriate measuring ranges are available for all sensors with a non-linear
characteristic, e.g. 10 thermocouple types, NTC and PT100 probes, infrared
sensors, and flow transducers (rotating vanes, thermoanemometers, Pitot
tubes). For humidity sensors additional function channels are available for cal-
culating humidity variables such as dew point, mixture ratio, vapor pressure,
and enthalpy. Even complex chemical sensors are supported. Measured val-
ues from other sensors can also be acquired using the voltage, current, and
resistance ranges with individual scaling in the connector. Existing sensors
can also be used - so long as the appropriate ALMEMO ® connector is con-
nected via its screw terminals. For digital input signals, frequencies, and puls-
es, adapter connectors are available with an integrated microcontroller. It is
thus possible to connect virtually any sensor to any ALMEMO ® measuring in-
strument and to change sensors without the need for any extra settings.
Function channels
Maximum, minimum, average, and differential values from certain measuring
points can be programmed as function channels, also internal channels, and
can be processed and printed out like normal measuring points. There are
also function channels available for special measuring tasks, e.g. to deter-
mine the temperature coefficient Q/∆T and wet bulb globe temperature.
Units
The 2-character units display can be adapted for each measuring channel so
that both the display and the printout always indicate the correct units, e.g.
when a transmitter is connected. Conversion between °C and °F is performed
automatically.
Measured value designation
Each sensor is identified by means of a 10-character alphanumeric name. It is
entered via the keypad or the interface and appears in the display, in the print-
out, or on the computer screen.
Correction of measured values
The measured value on each measuring channel can be corrected both in
terms of zero-point and gain; this means that even sensors usually requiring
initial adjustment (e.g. expansion, force, pH) can be freely interchanged. Zero-
point correction and, partly at least, gain adjustment can be performed at the
touch of a button.
Scaling
The corrected measured value on each measuring channel can also be fur-
ther scaled in terms of zero-point and gain - using the base value and factor.
The decimal point position can be set by means of the exponent function. The
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scaling values can be calculated automatically by setting to zero and entering

the nominal setpoint or via the scaling menu.
Limit values and alarm
Per measuring channel two limit values can be set (1 maximum and 1 mini-
mum). In the event of one of these limit values being exceeded an alarm sig-
nal is output and relay output modules actuate the associated alarm contacts;
these can be allocated individually to specific limit values. Hysteresis is set by
default to 10 digits but this can be adjusted to any number between 0 and 99.
The exceeding of a limit value can also be used to start or stop measured val-
ue recording automatically or via macros to initiate other specified actions.
Sensor locking
All sensor data stored in the connector EEPROM can be protected by means
of a graduated locking function against undesired access.
4.1.2 Measuring operations

For each transducer up to four measuring channels are available; i.e. it is also
possible to evaluate double sensors, individually scaled sensors, and sensors
with function channels. You can move forwards or backwards from one mea-
suring channel to the next using the keypad. The selected measuring point is
by default assigned preferred status and is scanned at half the measuring
rate; all other active channels are also scanned but in the background (semi-
continuous mode). Data is output on the display and, if available, to the inter-
face or to an analog output. To shorten the response time when there are
many measuring points the measuring rate can be set to continuous and in-
creased accordingly.
Measured values
The measured values of 1 to 20 measuring points can be indicated on the dis-
play using a variety of menus, some user-configurable, in three font sizes,
and in the form of a bar chart or line graph. Measured values are acquired au-
tomatically with auto-zero and self-calibration; however, they can also be cor-
rected and scaled arbitrarily as required. With most sensors a sensor break-
age is detected automatically.
Analog output and scaling
By means of analog start and analog end any measuring point can be scaled
in such a way that the resulting measuring range covers the full range of the
bar chart or line graph or of an analog output (2 V, 10 V or 20 mA). At the
analog output the device can output the measured value from any measuring
point or a programmed value.
Measuring functions
With some sensors, to achieve optimal measured value acquisition, certain
special measuring functions are required. Cold junction compensation is pro-
vided for thermocouples; temperature compensation is provided for dynamic
pressure, pH, and conductivity probes; and atmospheric pressure compensa-
tion is provided for humidity sensors, dynamic pressure sensors, and O2 sen-
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sors. On infrared sensors the parameters for zero-point correction and gain
correction are used as the background temperature and the emissivity factor.
Maximum and minimum values
Each measuring operation acquires and stores the maximum and minimum
values with date and time-of-day. These values can then be displayed, printed
out, or deleted from memory.
Average value
Measured values can be expressed as a sliding average obtained by continu-
ous automatic smoothing or manually averaged over a certain period or cycle
or over a series of individual measuring operations.
4.1.3 Process control
To record the measured values from all connected sensors in digital form
measuring point scanning is performed continuously with measured value out-
put according to a time-based process control. This may be per output cycle
or, if really rapid results are required, at the measuring rate itself. The mea-
suring operation can be started and stopped by means of the keyboard, the in-
terface, an external trigger signal, the real-time clock, or by a specified limit
value being exceeded.
Date and time-of-day
All measuring operations can be accurately logged using the real-time clock
with date function or in terms of the pure measuring time. For the purposes of
starting / stopping a measuring operation, the start / stop date and time-of-day
can be programmed.
Cycle
The cycle can be programmed to any value between 00:00:01 (1 second) and
59:59:59 hh:mm:ss. This function permits cyclic output of measured values to
the interfaces or to the memory and provides cyclic calculation of the average
value.
Print cycle factor
The print cycle factor can be used to limit data output from particular chan-
nels; this may be necessary in order to reduce excessive data flow especially
while data is being saved.
Averaging over measuring point scans
The measured values from measuring point scans can be averaged either
over the whole measuring duration or over the specified cycle. Function chan-
nels are available for the cyclic output and storage of these average values.
Measuring rate
On the ALMEMO ® 5690-2M all measuring points are scanned at the measur-
ing rate set (2.5, 10, 50, or 100 measuring operations per second). Recording
can be accelerated if all measured values are stored to memory and / or out-
put to the interface at the measuring rate.
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Measured value memory

To save measured values there are two alternative methods.
Normally a multimedia memory card is used as storage medium. This solution
offers a virtually limitless memory capacity. With the memory card files can
be read very quickly via any standard card reader; however, ring memory and
selective readout are not possible.
Option S is a 512-KB non-volatile EEPROM, sufficient for up to 100,000 mea-
sured values. This memory can be organized and configured in linear or ring
form. For output via the interface it is possible to specify a selection according
to either the time interval or the number assigned to the measuring operation.
Numbering of measuring operations
By entering a number, single scans or entire series of measuring operations
can be identified and selectively read out from the memory.
Control outputs
Via the keypad and interface up to four output relays and analog outputs can
be individually addressed.
Operation
All measuring and function values can be displayed in different menus on the
dot matrix LCD screen. Three user menus can be individually configured from
a range of nearly 50 functions for your specific applications. You can use
texts, lines, and blank lines to arrange and format the layout in a style suited
to your application. Nine keys (four of them soft keys) can be used to operate
the device. This system also allows you to fully program the sensors, the de-
vice and the process control.
Output
All data logs, menu functions, saved measured values, and stored program
parameters can be output to any peripheral equipment. Interfaces for RS-232,
RS-422, and Ethernet are provided by the appropriate interface cables. Mea-
sured data can be output in list, column, or table format. Files in table format
can be processed directly using any standard spreadsheet software. The print
header can be programmed specifically for the company or your application.
Networking
All ALMEMO ® devices can be addressed and can be easily networked by
simply linking them together via network cable or for longer distances via RS-
422 network distributors.
Software
Each ALMEMO ® Manual is accompanied by the AMR-Control software pack-
age, which can be used to configure the measuring instrument and user
menus, to program the sensors, and to read out from the measured value
memory. Using the integrated terminal, measuring operations can also be per-
formed online. The software package WIN-Control is provided for the purpos-
es of measured value acquisition via networked devices, for graphical presen-
tation, and for more complex data processing.
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Initial commissioning
5. INITIAL COMMISSIONING
Sensor connection : Plug in sensor at socket M0 to M8 (6c); see Section 7.
Power supply : Via mains adapter to socket DC (6g); see 6.3, 6.1.
Switch on : Press ON PROG key (3) on front panel; see 6.5.
Automatic display of last measuring menu see Ch 9. Keys
To activate MEASURING menus press < ESC > or F4
e.g. select standard display menu; see 8.1  /  ... ( F )
To activate menu press 
Select measuring point (see 9.1.1) by means of keys :  /  ... ( M )
To select max / min values function(see 8.4) press PROG ,  ...
Clear max / min values (see 9.1.2 < CLR > or F1
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Standard display
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U2 Averaging
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U3 Volume flow
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Multi-channel display
*List of measuring points
Bar chart
Line graph
__________________________ Maximum value: 31.34 mls
Menu1 PROGRAMMING Menus Minimum value: 25.37 mls
Menu2 ASSISTANT Menus Cycle-timer: 00:02:30 Un
Memory free: 512.0 kB
POFF *ON F MENU1 MENU2 START MANU M PRINT ESC
F1 F2 | F3 F4 F1 F2 | F3 F4
 
 PROG   PROG 
 
Output of measured values or memory via interface :
- Connect peripheral device via data cable to socket A1 (6f); see Manual 5.2
- On peripheral device set 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.
Once-only output / saving to memory see 9.3.1 < MANU > or F2
Cyclic measuring operation : Select cycle timer : PROG ,  ...
Enter cycle (hh:mm:ss); see 8.5 Cycle timer: 00:05:00Sn
Output format list ´ ´, Columns ń´, Table ´t´ < FORM> or F3 ...
Terminate programming < ESC> or F4
Start / stop cyclic measuring operation; see 9.3.2 <START> , <STOP> or F1
Output from memory to the printer or to the computer :
Select Memory capacity free function by means of : PROG ,  ...
Output memory; see 10.2.6 < PRINT> or F3
Clear the memory; see 10.2.6 < CMEM >
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6. Power supply
6. POWER SUPPLY
Power can be supplied to the instrument in any of the following ways :
Mains adapter 12V, 2A ZB 1212-NA3
Electr. isol. power supply cable, 10 to 30 VDC, 0.25 A (ZB 3090-UK)
Electr. isol. power supply cable, 10 to 30 VDC, 1.25 A (ZB 3090-UK2)
Rechargeable battery module, NiMH 9.6 V / 1600 mAh (ES 5690-AP)
See product overview, Annex 14 and the following chapters.
6.1 Mains operation

To power the device from the mains use the mains adapter provided, 12 V / 2
A (ZB 1212-NA3). The mains adapter must be connected to the DC socket
(6g) and locked by twisting to the right.
If necessary the device can also be grounded via the bare socket (6h) (e.g.
protective ground connector).
6.2 External DC voltage supply

The DC socket (6g) can also be used to connect another DC voltage, 10 to 13
V (minimum 200 mA). For this connection use a cable with 2 banana plugs
(ZB 5090-EK). If, however, the power supply has to be electrically isolated
from the transducers or if a larger input voltage range, 10 to 30 V, is required,
then electrically isolated supply cable (ZB 3090-UK) must be used (or ZB
3090-UK2 with the rechargeable battery module). It will then be possible to
use the measuring instrument in a 12-volt or 24-volt on-board supply system.
6.3 Operation with rechargeable battery

(only with module ES5690-AP)
For mains-independent operation the system must be equipped with module
AP with eight NiMH rechargeable batteries (9.6 V / 1600 mAh). At a current
consumption of approx. 40 mA this will give an operating time of approx. 40
hours. To prolong the operating time for the purposes of long-term recording
the device can be left in SLEEP mode; (see 10.2.5). The operating voltage
can be checked in the power supply menu (see 10.7); this gives you a basis
for estimating the remaining operating time. When the remaining battery ca-
pacity drops to approx. 10%, the ´´µµµµµµµµµ¶ symbol in the status bar of the display
will start flashing; as soon as this happens the batteries must be recharged. If
the batteries are completely discharged the device will switch off to avoid the
risk of critically low discharge. The measured data and time-of-day will, how-
ever, be retained; see 6.6. The NiMH rechargeable batteries can in fact be
recharged at any time and in any charge status using the intelligent charge
circuitry. To charge the batteries the mains adapter,12 V, 2 A (ZB 1212-NA3)
must be connected to socket DC-A (5a) on the battery module. The "CHARGE"
lamp should then light up indicating that the batteries are being recharged. Af-
16 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Operation with rechargeable battery (only with module ES5690-AP)
ter approx. 3.5 hours the batteries are fully recharged and the LED goes out
again. After a certain period the batteries are recharged again; the charge cir-
cuitry then switches over to trickle charge. The mains adapter can thus be left
permanently connected to the measuring instrument in buffer mode without
risk of overcharging the batteries. If you prefer not to recharge the batteries,
e.g. to prevent the device from warming up during thermocouple measure-
ment, you can connect the mains unit to the DC socket (6g).
6.4 Sensor supply

At the terminals + (plus) and – (minus) in the ALMEMO ® connector there is,
for mains operation, a sensor supply voltage, approx. 12 V, 400 mA, available
(self-healing fuse, 500 mA). During battery operation the battery voltage is
available, 9 to 11 V. Other voltages (12, 15, or 24 V or references for a poten-
tiometer and strain gauge) can be obtained using special connectors; (see
Manual 4.2.5 and 4.2.6).
6.5 Switching ON / OFF, Reinitialization

To switch the device ON press the ON-PROG key (3); the ÓN´ lamp should
light up as verification.
To switch the device OFF press the ON-PROG key and hold down for approx.
1 second. After the device is switched off the real-time clock continues to run
and all saved values and settings are retained intact; (see 6.6).
If the device behaves abnormally as the result of interference (e.g. electro-
static or mains failure), you are advised try first of all to clear the problem sim-
ply by reinitializing, i.e. switching off and then on again.
If this does not help then you can reinitialize the device. To activate Reset
press F1 r when switching on. To restore all device programming (including
times, device designation, user menus, etc.) to the factory default settings
press F4 r when switching on. Only the programming of the sensors in the
ALMEMO® connectors remains unaffected.
6.6 Data buffering

The sensor's programming is stored in the EEPROM on the sensor connector
and the device's calibration and programmed parameters are stored in the
EEPROM on the instrument itself, both on a fail-safe basis. The memory data
is also saved in non-volatile EEPROMs. The date and time-of-day are
buffered by a dedicated lithium battery; even when the device is switched off
and without batteries this data is retained intact for years.
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7. Connecting the transducers
7. CONNECTING THE TRANSDUCERS

Virtually any ALMEMO® sensor can be connected to the input sockets on
ALMEMO ® modules types (6) and (7). To connect your own existing sensors
you simply need the appropriate ALMEMO ® connector. Other compact mod-
ules are described below.
7.1 Transducers
The ALMEMO® Manual includes detailed descriptions of the comprehensive
ALMEMO ® range of sensors (see Manual Ch 3) and instructions for connect-
ing your own existing sensors to ALMEMO ® instruments (see Manual Ch 4).
All standard sensors with an ALMEMO ® connector usually have the measur-
ing range and units already programmed and can thus be connected to any in-
put socket without further adjustment. A mechanical coding system ensures
that sensor and output modules can only be connected to the correct sockets.
All ALMEMO ® connectors incorporate two snap-lock levers; these snap into
position as soon as the connector is inserted into the socket, thus preventing
unintended disconnection if the cable is accidentally pulled. To withdraw the
connector, both these levers must be pressed in at the sides.
7.2 Measuring inputs and additional channels

Measuring circuit board MM-A9 has 9 input sockets (6c) to which initially mea-
suring channels M0 to M8 are allocated. However, ALMEMO ® sensors can, if
required, provide up to 4 channels with 9 input sockets each so that altogether
36 channels are available. The additional channels can be used in particular
for humidity sensors with four measuring variables (temperature / humidity /
dew point / mixture ratio) or for function channels. Each sensor can if neces-
sary be programmed with several measuring ranges or scaling settings; and
two or three sensors, if pin assignment so permits, can be combined in a sin-
gle connector (e.g. rH / NTC, mV / V, mA / V, etc.). The additional measuring
channel numbers per connector go up in steps of 10 (e.g. the first sensor has
channels M0, M10, M20, M30, the second sensor has channels M1, M11,
M21, M31 etc.).
Device-internal channels
A further innovation on this device is its four additional device-internal chan-
nels. The first of these M9 is programmed by default as differential channel
M1 – M0. This only applies, however, if there are two sensors with the same
units and same decimal point position connected at measuring points M0 and
M1. However, all four channels can be programmed with any other function
channels (e.g. U-Bat, cold junction compensation, average, volume flow,
etc.); (see Manual 6.3.4). The reference channels used are by default Mb1 =
M1 and Mb2 = M0 but this can be modified (see Manual 6.3.4).
The advantage of device-internal channels is that when using several sensors
for the same application these sensors do not have to be reprogrammed and
18 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Measuring inputs and additional channels
can be exchanged without losing the function channels. However, if the whole
application operates with just one sensor, then programming on the sensor it-
self makes more sense.
On the measuring circuit board this gives the following channel assignment:
Sensor channels
Device internal channels
4. Channel 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
3. Channel 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
2. Channel 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
1. Channel 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 Difference M01-M00
M0 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8
7.3 Extending the measuring points

To extend the measuring points, up to 9 passive selector switch boards can
be used; however, the total number of measuring channels is limited to maxi-
mum 100.
The master measuring circuit board MM-A09 (6) can also drive up to 9 se-
lector switch boards with 10 inputs each (7j), and these can in turn be
switched by photovoltaic relays. The sensor and channel number of each
module can be adapted to individual requirements by configuring the measur-
ing point numbering and thus the channel number of the modules by means of
a code switch (7k). This code switch defines the measuring point number of
the first measuring point of each module and thus also the channel number of
the previous module. This measuring point number must logically be set be-
tween 10 and 40 measuring points higher than the previous module and ac-
cordingly the channel number of the previous module will be limited to 10 to
40 measuring points. Multi-channel sensors should therefore be collected as
far as possible in one module. 99 sensors can only be collected in 10 modules
if the channel number of each module is limited to 10, i.e. the measuring point
number goes up by 10 each time. The time taken for a measuring point scan
increases in proportion to the number of measuring channels.
1. With selector switch board U-A10 (7) the number of measuring points is
extended each time by 10 electrically isolated ALMEMO ® inputs for all
ALMEMO ® sensors. In the housing each module occupies 2 plug-in slots.
For the purposes of thermocouple measurement each module is equipped
with 2 cold junction sensors whose value is interpolated for each measur-
ing point. The measuring time involved will affect the total sampling rate.
2. Selector switch board U-MU (8) occupies only 1 plug-in slot but it too has
10 inputs led out to a 64-contact socket strip. The sensors are connected
ALMEMO® 5690-2M 19
7. Connecting the transducers
via a 10-fold connector (ZA 5690-MU) each with four screw terminals A, B,
C, D, in the same way as any standard ALMEMO ® connector; (see Manual
4.1). Sensors requiring a power supply or an ALMEMO ® connector with
special interface circuitry (e.g. humidity sensors, rotating vanes, etc.) can-
not be connected in this way. The new connector ZA 5690-MU with a larger
EEPROM now permits 4 channels per sensor, i.e. 40 channels altogether;
on the old connector ZA 5590-MU there are only 10 channels available.
Measuring point numbering is as described above, namely by means of a
code switch internally on the board. For this purpose the module must be
withdrawn and the number on the switch multiplied by 10 (4 = measuring
point 40). All sensors can be programmed individually but their program-
ming data is all saved together in a common EEPROM located in the con-
nector. A cold junction sensor is also provided for thermocouples. Two limit
value relays, operating separately for maximum and minimum, can be
contacted in the connector; these can only be used with an appropriate se-
lector switch board option.
3. Selector switch board U-TH (9) has 10 inputs for thermocouples with a
thermal connector. The sensor data is saved to an EEPROM on the board;
automatic sensor recognition is therefore not possible. Measuring point
numbering is by means of the code switch internally on the board (see
above). This module occupies only 1 plug-in slot but if arranged in series
one dummy panel must be inserted between in order to operate the con-
nector.
4. Selector switch board U-KS (10) also has 10 inputs; these are led direct-
ly onto two 20-contact plug connectors with terminals. Sensors can be con-
nected via terminals A, B, C, D, with the usual wiring arrangement. In or-
der to feed in the wires the outside connectors must be opened by inserting
a narrow screw-driver in the inside holes. Or alternatively the cards are
available with shunts for 20-mA signals (terminals A and B, ´mA ´ or ´% ´)
or with dividers for 10-V signals (terminals A and C, ´mV 2´). This module is
only suitable for thermocouples if these are connected with copper wires
via an isothermal block with integrated cold junction sensors; (see Manual
6.7.3). The sensor data is saved to an EEPROM on the board; automatic
sensor recognition is therefore not possible. Measuring point numbering is
by means of the code switch internally on the board (see above). This
module, similarly, occupies 1 plug-in slot only.
7.4 Potential separation

When organizing a properly functioning measuring setup it is very important
to ensure that no equalizing current can flow between sensors, power supply,
and peripherals. This will be the case so long as all points lie at the same po-
tential or unequal potentials are electrically isolated.
The analog inputs are electrically isolated from one another by means photo-
20 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Potential separation
U+
Sensors Data cable
DC
M2 DC
M1 CPU DC
B ADC AC
M0
A
electr. isol. S
Power supply
U- 230V≈
DC
DC 10..30V=
voltaic relays. A new feature on this device is the additional separation of the
measuring inputs from CPU and power supply. Between all inputs and outputs
(even the analog output cables which are not electrically isolated) the maxi-
mum potential difference permitted is 50 V. The voltage at the measuring in-
puts themselves must not exceed 12 V (between B, C, D, and A).
However, some components are not electrically isolated, namely all sen-
sors connected to the same internal power supply ±U or combined sensors
within one connector. For these sensors the electrical isolation may have to
be disabled by means of relay S (see above) or by wire jumper; some inputs
would otherwise be left without reference potential. The relay is set automati-
cally by element flag 5 ÍSO OFF´ the first time it is connected; (see Manual
6.10.3). However, with certain connectors (especially divider connectors with-
out power supply) element flag 5 should be checked and if necessary correct-
ed. These sensors must themselves be isolated or the device must be operat-
ed with an electrically isolated power supply (mains adapter or connecting ca-
ble ZA3690-UK with DC/DC converter).
Data and trigger cables are also isolated by means of optocouplers.
ALMEMO® 5690-2M 21
8. Display and keypad
8. DISPLAY AND KEYPAD

8.1 Display and menu selection
The display (1) of measuring system ALMEMO 5690-2M consists of a dot ma-
trix LCD display with 128x128 pixels, or 16 rows of 8 pixels. For acquiring
measured values using the appropriate functions, for programming the pro-
cess control, and for setting the sensors and device parameters there are
three menu categories available, namely measuring menus (see Ch 9), pro-
gramming menus (see Ch 10), and wizard menus accessed via the selection
menus. Of the 9 measuring menus 3 are Úser´ menus, U1, U2, U3; these can
be freely configured by the user (see 9.7).
* ALMEMO 5690-2 *
±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
MEASURING Menus * ALMEMO 5690-2 *

Standard display ©±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
U1 Meas. value correction PROGRAMMING-Menus: * ALMEMO 5690-2 *
U2 Averaging Times, cycles ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
U3 Volume flow Recording to memory ©ASSISTANT-Menus:

Data logger Output from memory Start-Stop
Multi-channel display Sensor programming Averaging ©
*List of measuring points ...Special functions Volume flow
Bar chart Device configuration Function channels
Line graph Output modules Scaling
_____________________ Power supply Sensor adjustment
Menu1 PROGRAMMING Menus Limits, Alarm
Menu2 ASSISTANT Menus ____________________Analog output
Menu1 ASSISTANT-Menus Thermal coefficient
POFF *ON F MENU1 MENU2Menu2 MEASURING-Menus Wet bulb globe temperature
±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
±±
POFF *ON Menu1 MEASURING-Menus

F MENU1 MENU2
Menu2 PROGRAMMIER-Menus
POFF *ON F MENU1 MENU2
Display menu selection by means of <ESC>

To select desired menu selection press <MENU1> or <MENU2>
Display backlighting can be switched on in 3 levels (see 10.5.5) <  ON > ...
To switch off the device press <P-OFF> or ON
(press and hold down)
To select the menu press  or  ...
To activate the selected menu press  or PROG
To return to the measuring menu last used press 
To return to the programming menu last used press press  again
To return to menu selection press <ESC>

You can program the device designation in the header line (see
10.5.1) and the titles of the user menus (see 9.7).
22 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Function keys
8.2 Function keys C © REC COM l© ©l R01 * ´´´´´´µµµµ¶

The function of keys F1 to F4 (3) can be ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
different in each of the various menus. The
function is indicated as an abbreviation in the
01: Velocity m/s
æ » H
bottom line of the display (soft keys). In the º
instructions and documentation these soft key
abbreviations are shown in angle brackets,
e.g. <START> . 28.67
Maximum value: 31.34 mls
Various status symbols are displayed next to Minimum value: 25.37 mls
the measured value; (see below). Cycle-timer: 00:02:30 Un
START MANU M PRINT ESC
In the standard display (on the right) the fol- F1 F2 | F3 F4
lowing keys are available.
Measuring point selection using the cursor keys (3) (M in middle)  o.  ...
Start a cyclic measuring operation <START> or F1
Stop a cyclic measuring operation <STOP> or F1
Once-only manual output / saving of all measured values <MANU> or F2
Output menu functions via the interface <PRINT> or F3
Return to menu selection < ESC > or F4
8.3 Status symbols in the display and status LEDs (2)

Checking the device status Status bar LEDs
Continuous measuring point scan C
Measuring stopped or started ll or © START
Measuring point scan started with data saving REC REC
Measuring point scan started with output to interface COM COM
Start time or end time of meas. operation programmed l© or ©l
Status of relay (external output module) off / on R-- or R01
Keypad operation restricted by locking LOCKED
Display backlighting switched on or pause * or *
Battery charge status: full, half, empty ´´´´´´´´¶ , ´´´´´µµµµ¶ , ´µµµµµµµµ¶
Symbols indicating the measured value status (see above)
No sensor, measuring point deactivated ´-----´
Measured value modified with sensor correction or scaling º
Averaging in progress » AVG
Output function Diff, Hi, Lo, M(t), Alarm (see 10.4.5): D , H , L , M , A
Compensation C: T Temp., P Press. (atm.), . Continuous CT. P. (. flashes)
Limit value exceeded, maximum or minimum s or t flashes
Outside of measuring range : Maximum value O flashes ALARM
Outside of measuring range : Minimum value U flashes ALARM
Sensor breakage / sensor voltage low : Display ´-.-.- ´ B / L flashes ALARM
ALMEMO® 5690-2M 23
8. Display and keypad
8.4 Function selection C © REC COM l© ©l R01 * ´´´´´´µµµµ¶

Each menu comprises a number of func- ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
tions; these may have to be activated or pro-
grammed during operation.
01: Velocity m/s
æ » H º
Help window for selecting functions
To set measured value to
28.67
zero, press key: ZERO Maximum value: 31.34 mls
To adjust sensor Minimum value: 25.37 mls
in zero point (slope) Cycle-timer: 00:02:30 Un
press key: ADJ Memory free: 512.0 kB
ZERO ADJ M ESC
Selection of functions The first changeable parameter is highlighted in in-

verse font on a black background PROG ,
Flow
A character should appear in middle of the soft-key bar as verification F
Jump to next function  or  ...
Depending on function the keys F1 to F3
are assigned the desired meaning, e.g. Clear maximum <CLR>
Set measured value to zero, Adjust measured value <ZERO> / <ADJ> , PROG
Output memory <PRINT>
Clear memory <CMEM>
8.5 Data input

When a programmable parameter is selected (see 8.4) you can enter a value
or clear the current value.
Clearing programmable values < CLR >
To program press PROG
You should now be in programming mode P should appear in middle
of soft key bar;
the cursor flashes below the first input position Cycle timer: 00:00:00
Increment the selected digit with  ...
Decrement the selected digit with  ...
Change arithmetic sign of numeric values < +/- >
Select next position 
the cursor flashes below the second digit Cycle timer: 00:00:00
Jump back to previous position 
Each position is programmed like the first  /  ..., 
Terminate data input PROG
Cancel programming <ESC>
24 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Measuring with the measuring menus
9. MEASURING WITH THE MEASURING MENUS

When the device is switched on for the first C © REC COM l© ©l R01 * ´´´´´´µµµµ¶
Measuring
±±±±±±±±±±±±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±
time it displays the menu ±±
Meas.points list: Comment

points list (see 9.5.3). This provides a clear Time: 12:34:56 Date:01.01.04
overview of the whole measuring system. Cycle-timer: 00:00:30 nS
Here you can check whether the date and 00: 23.12 °C Temperatur
time-of-day are correctly set. If they are not 01: 11.37 mls Velocity
02: 123.4 mV U2.4
you can enter the correct values now; (see 10: 53.6 %H r.Humidity
8.4 and 8.5). You are also shown a continu- 20: 15.2 °C Dew point
ous display of the measured values for all 30: 11.2 glk a.Humidity
connected sensors and measuring channels.
You can also, by means of cursor keys  START MANU F PRINT ESC
or  , even assign other additional func-
tions such as designation, range, maximum value, and limit values. If you pro-
gram the cycle timer (see 9.3.2), you can, by pressing <START> , start the first
measuring operation and record measured values cyclically. If a printer or a
terminal is connected all values can also be output online. Having selected
the channels you can then program the measuring points. To select other
measured value menus press <ESC> .
Menu selection
To ensure that measured values and the as- * ALMEMO 5690-2 *
sociated functional values are acquired and ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
MEASURING-Menus:
displayed in your application in the clearest Standard display ©
possible way the 5690-2M system incorpo- U1 Meas. value correction
rates a series of preconfigured measuring U2 Averaging
U3 Volume flow
menus. These can be selected from the Data logger
range of measuring menus ; they differ from Multi channel display
one another in the number of measuring *List of measuring points
points (1 to 20), in the font size used to dis- Bar charts
Line diagram
play measured values (4, 8, 12 mm), in the _____________________
choice of bar chart or line graph, and in the Menu1 PROGRAMMING-Menus
grouping of functions. If these preconfigured Menu2 ASSISTANT-Menus
menus do not completely meet your require- POFF *ON F MENU1 MENU2
ments, you can assemble your own 3 user
menus (U1, U2, U3) from a range of over 50 functions; (see 9.7).
To activate menu selection press <ESC>
To select a menu press  or  ...
To activate the selected menu press  or PROG
The most important functions for controlling the measuring sequence are al-
ready included in and can also be directly programmed in the measuring
menus. The system also provides special PROGRAMMING menus for the pur-
poses of programming the sensors and the device and ASSISTANT Menus
for particular functions.
These can be selected by pressing the keys <MENU1> or <MENU2> .
ALMEMO® 5690-2M 25
9. Measuring with the measuring menus
9.1 Measuring with a measuring point

Standard display C © REC COM l© ©l R01 * ´´´´´´µµµµ¶
The menu Standard display shows a mea- ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
suring point in the largest size with measuring
point, designation, and units. Symbols indi-
01: Velocity m/s
æ » H
cate the measured value status; (see 8.3). º
The maximum and minimum functions are
described in Section 9.1.2, the cycle timer in
Section 9.3.2. and saving to memory in Sec-
28.67
tion 9.3.3. Maximum value: 31.34 mls
Minimum value: 25.37 mls
Cycle-timer: 00:02:30 Un
9.1.1 Selecting a measuring point START MANU M PRINT ESC
By pressing  you can select one after the
other all active measuring points and have the current measured value dis-
played for each ( M in the middle of the soft-key bar). By pressing  you
can jump back to the previous channel. When a particular measuring channel
is selected the associated input channel is also selected at the same time.
To increment the measuring channel press  .
To decrement the measuring channel press  .
9.1.2 Peak value memory with date C © REC COM l© ©l R01 * ´´´´´´µµµµ¶
and time-of-day ±±±±±±±±±±±±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±±
Time: 12:34:56 Date:01.01.04

The highest and lowest values are identified Cycle-timer: 00:00:30 Sn
from the acquired measured values for each
measuring point and continuously updated to
01: 244.5 °C
NiCr Temperatur » H º
memory together with date and time-of-day.
To display these values use the functions list- 7 Limit max: 250.0 °C
Maximum value: 245.7 °C
ed below; to output them use the function Maximum time: 12:34 01.02.
channels; (see 10.3.10). 7 Limit min: 230.0 °C
Minimum value:  224.1 °C
Using the AMR-Control software the Moni-
toring menu including Max / Min times (as Minimum time: 12:56 01.02.
shown on the right) can be loaded and easily
configured as a user menu (see 9.7).
Function maximum value Max 245.7 °C
Function minimum value Min 224.1 °C
Function Date and time-of-day of maximum value Max time 12:34 01.02.
Function Date and time-of-day of minimum value Min time : 12:56 01.02.
To clear memory select the function (see 8.4): Max 245.7 °C
To clear each individual value press <CLR>
To clear maximum, minimum, and average values
for all channels press <CLRA>
26 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Measuring with a measuring point
As soon as you clear the memory, the current measured value will appear
(because measuring is continuous). Each time a measuring operation starts, if
the device has been so configured, the peak values will be cleared ; (for de-
fault setting see 10.5.8). Cyclic clearing can be activated by programming the
averaging mode CYCL (see 9.4.7).
9.2 Measured value correction and compensation

To achieve maximum measuring accuracy C © REC COM l© ©l R01 * ´´´´´´µµµµ¶
the zero-point of the sensors can be corrected ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
in all menus at the touch of a button. More

correction functions are provided in the user
01: 25.45 m/s
L840 pitot tube
menu U1 Measured value correction (se- º
lection, see 8.1). By entering a setpoint the Locking mode: 3
correction value will be automatically calculat- Setpoint: 25.0 mls
ed and stored in the sensor connector. For 5 Base: -----
5 Factor: 0.6891
sensors affected by ambient temperature or 4 Zero corr: 0.7 mls
atmospheric pressure the appropriate com- 4 Slope corr: -----
pensation can then be provided. Temp. comp: 245.7 °C
Air. pressure: 1027 mb
9.2.1 Set measured value to zero START MANU M PRINT ESC
One very useful function is to zero the mea-
sured value at certain locations or at certain times as a reference value in or-
der then to observe subsequent deviation. Having selected the measured val-
ues function in any menu (see 8.4) you will be shown a help window listing all
the possibilities for measured value correction. If you press <ZERO> , PROG
the displayed measured value will be saved as base value and thus set to ze-
ro.
Function Select measured value 00: 23.4 °C
Function Zero-set measured value <ZERO>
To execute press PROG
Measured value 00: 00.0 °C º
Base value base value 23.4 °C
If the function is locked (see 10.3.4) the base
value is not saved on the connector but only Sensor ist locked
temporarily to RAM where it is retained until -Zero setting temporarily
press key: PROG
the device is next switched off. This function
can be blocked by using locking level 6. -To cancel press key: ESC

Whenever the display indicates a deviation from the base value (in-
stead of the actual measured value) the symbol º will appear.
To obtain the actual measured value again the base value must be
cleared; (see 10.3.6).
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9.2.2 Zero-point adjustment

Many types of sensor need to be adjusted at least once or at regular intervals
to compensate for various instabilities. This can be done with the above-men-
tioned ´Set measured value to zero´ - but also with the special zero-point ad-
justment which does not influence scaling. If this function is used, the zero-
point error is not stored as base value but as zero-point correction; (see
10.3.7).
Function Select measured value 00: 01.2 °C
Function Zero-point adjustment by pressing <ADJ>
To execute press PROG
Measured value 00: 00.0 °C º
Zero-point zero-point 01.2°C
If the function is locked at level 3 or above
(see 10.3.4) a help box states that it can only Sensor is locked.
To adjust temporarily unlock
be unlocked temporarily for adjustment pur- by pressing FREE
poses; this ensures that the correction values
are remain permanently stored on the connec- To cancel press ESC
tor.
For adjustment temporarily unlock by pressing <FREE>

If a base value has been programmed, the measured value indicat-
ed after adjustment is not zero but the negative base value.

In the case of dynamic pressure probes the zero-point error is al-
ways written to the calibration offset temporarily (i.e. until you switch
off) even if the channel is locked.
9.2.3 Sensor adjustment for chemical sensors and probes

With the following sensors in the measured value function press <ADJ> (see
9.2.2) to automatically reach the wizard menu sensor adjustment for two-
point adjustment of the zero-point and gain. The appropriate calibration
setpoints should already be entered but these can also be modified.
Probe Type Zero point Gain SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
pH probe ZA 9610-AKY: 7.00 4.00 pH or Select measuring channel:
10.00 pH 01: 7.23 pH pH-Wert
Temp.Compensation: 25.0 °C
Conductivity FY A641-LF: 0.0 2.77mS/cm Air pressure 1013. mb
FY A641-LF2: 0.0 147.0µS/cm Zero point:
FY A641-LF3: 0.0 111.8mS/cm Setpoint 1: 7.00 pH
O2 saturation FY A640-O2: 0 101 % 01: 7.00 pH pH-Wert
Slope:
Setpoint 2: 10.00 pH
01: 10.00 pH pH-Wert
Temperature and atmospheric pressure can also Slope error: -10.8 %
be entered here if necessary for compensation
purposes (see 9.2.5, 9.2.6). CLEAR ADJ M ESC
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Measured value correction and compensation
1. Setting up a means of calibration for the zero point:

Function Select setpoint 1 Setpoint 1: 07.00 pH
Zero-point adjustment by pressing <ADJ>
00: 07.00 pH º

Adjustment value is retained
In the case of pH probes you can by pressing <CLEAR> restore the
default values, base value 7.00 and gain -0.1689.
2. Setting up a means of calibration for the slope:
Function Select setpoint 2 Setpoint 2 10.00 pH
Gain adjustment by pressing <ADJ>
Adjustment value is retained 00: 10.00 pH º
Gain shows approx. Gain : -0.1689
The gain error shows the deviation from the
rated value and thus the status of the probe. Gain error 9%

If sensors are locked they can be temporarily unlocked by pressing
<FREE> .
9.2.4 Two-point adjustment with setpoint entry

In menu U1 Measured value correction two-point adjustment can also be
performed for other sensors. In addition to zero-point adjustment9.2.2gain is
also corrected in the Setpoint function by means of a second measuring
point. The correction factor is calculated automatically at the touch of a button
and stored as factor on the sensor connector.
1. Zero-point adjustment
Put sensor in its zero status
(icy water, unpressurized, etc.)
To set measured value to zero (see 9.2.2) press <ZERO> / <ADJ> , PROG
2. Final value correction
Adjust sensor in a defined setpoint 00: 098.7 °C
(boiling water, known weight, etc.)
With ALMEMO force transducers activate /
deactivate calibration resistance (see Man. 3.6.2) <ON> or <OFF>
Enter setpoint in function ´Setpoint´ Setpoint : 100.0 °C
Adjust measured value in function ´Setpoint´ : <ADJ>
The measured value shown should then be the setpoint. 00: 100.0 °C

If the sensor is locked at level 4 the correction factor is pro-
grammed as ´Factor´; if the sensor is locked at level <= 3 or tem-
porarily unlocked by pressing <FREE> , the correction factor is pro-
grammed as gain correction (see 10.3.7).
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9.2.5 Temperature compensation

Sensors whose measured values depend heavily on the temperature of the
measuring medium usually incorporate their own temperature sensor and per-
form temperature compensation automatically; (see Section 10.3.9Measuring
range list ´with TC´). However, dynamic pressure probes and pH probes are
also available without their own temperature sensor. If the temperature of the
medium deviates from 25°C the following measuring errors must be consid-
ered
e.g. Error per 10 °C: Compensation range Sensor
Dynamic pressure approx. 1.6 % -50 to 700 °C NiCr-Ni
pH probe approx. 3.3 % 0 to 100 °C NTC or Pt100
Temperature compensation can be performed either automatically using the

reference channel with external temperature sensors or manually using the
Temp comp. function e.g in the Measured value correction menu by enter-
ing the temperature.
Enter the compensation temperature in function Temp.comp: CT 31.2 °C
While the temperature is being measured, point T flashes. Temp.comp. CT 23.5 °C

Automatic temperature compensation can be switched off by pro-
gramming the reference channel for the measuring point to itself.
9.2.6 Atmospheric pressure compensation

Some measured variables depend on the ambient atmospheric pressure (see
Section 10.3.9 Measuring range list ´with PC´) with the effect that large devia-
tions from normal pressure (1013 mbar) may lead to measuring errors.
e.g. error per 100 mbar Compensation range

Rel. humidity psychrometer approx. 2% 500 to 1500 mbar
Mixture ratio, capacitive approx. 10 % Vapor pressure VP up to 8 bar
Dynamic pressure approx. 5% 800 to 1250 mbar (error < 2 %)
O2 saturation approx. 10 % 500 to 1500 mbar
It is advisable therefore, especially when taking measurements at appreciable

heights above sea level to take due account of the atmospheric pressure (ap-
prox. -11 mbar / 100 m above mean sea level, MSL). This can be pro-
grammed (see 10.5.6) or it can be measured using a suitable sensor (refer-
ence sensor with designation ´*P´, see Manual 6.7.2).
The function Atmospheric pressure can be integrated into any user menu or
be set in the standard menu Device Configuration .
Enter atm. pressure in the function Atm. pressure Atmosph. pressure CP 1013 mbar
30 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
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The atmospheric pressure is set to 1013 mbar with each reset. It can be set to
the current value at any time using the usual data input process; (see 8.5). If
atmospheric pressure is being used for compensation in a measuring menu
the symbol ĆP´ is displayed; if atmospheric pressure is itself being measured
the measured value is displayed and a dot flashes after ĆP´.

Please note that as soon as a reference sensor is disconnected
normal pressure, 1013 mbar, is used.
9.2.7 Cold junction compensation

Cold junction compensation (CJ) for thermocouples is normally performed
completely automatically. On this device, with 9 sockets, to ensure the highest
possible degree of accuracy - even in difficult thermal conditions (e.g. thermal
irradiation) - the socket temperatures are acquired by means of two precision
NTC sensors in measuring sockets M0 and M8 and then calculated by linear
interpolation. The mean cold junction temperature is displayed as an operat-
ing parameter in the device configuration (see 10.5.8). This can if necessary
be incorporated in measured data acquisition as device temperature with
function channel ĆJ´ (see 10.3.10).
Instead of this form of cold junction temperature measurement it is also possi-
ble to use an external measuring sensor (Pt100 or NTC) in an isothermal
block (see Manual 6.7.3); this must be positioned upstream from the thermo-
couples and ´*J´ must have been programmed in the first two positions in the
designation (see 10.3.2). In this mode the device is switched over automati-
cally to ćontinuous measuring point scan´.
For especially exacting requirements (e.g. for thermocouples for which there
is no connector with thermo-contacts or for large temperature differences
caused by thermal irradiation) special connectors are available, each with its
own integrated temperature sensor (ZA-9400-FSx) for cold junction compen-
sation. These can be used for all thermocouple types; however, they require
two measuring channels. Having ”#J” programmed in the first two positions in
the designation for the thermocouple ensures that the temperature sensor in-
tegrated in the connector is indeed used for cold junction compensation.
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9.3 Measuring point scan and output

Measuring point scanning is used to acquire C © REC COM l© ©l R01 * ´´´´´´µµµµ¶
measured values from all measuring points ei- ±±±±±±±±±±±±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±±
ther manually at certain times or cyclically Time: 12:34:56 Date:01.01.04

Cycle timer: 00:00:30 nS
over a specified period; these values can be Memory free: 508.3 kB
saved on the computer or output to the printer; Number: 01-001 A
(see Manual 6.5). 01: 244.5 °C
This can be performed e.g. in the Data logger NiCr Temperatur » H º
menu : 7 Limit max: 250.0 °C
Maximum value: 245.7 °C
7 Limit min: 230.0 °C
Minimum value:  224.1 °C
9.3.1 Once-only output / saving of all measuring points

Once-only manual measuring point scans for acquiring the current measured
values from all active measuring points (see Manual 6.5.1.1) can be initiated by
pressing <MANU> . If the time-of-day is required in the display, it must first be
set (see 10.1.1). The output format can be set in the Cycle timer function
(see 9.3.2).
Once-only manual measuring point scan : <MANU>
In the status bar as verification the following symbols will briefly be displayed :
The start arrow will light up briefly and then go out again ´© ´
Lights up when data is being output via the interface ĆOM´
Lights up when measured values are being saved (see 10.1.2) ´REC ´
Each time the key is pressed again after this the measured values will be pro-
cessed with the associated measuring time.
9.3.2 Cyclic output / saving of all measuring points

For cyclic recording and output of measured values (see Manual 6.5.1.2) the
cycle and the output format must be programmed accordingly. The measuring
operation can be started by pressing <START> and stopped by pressing
<STOP> . Each time a measuring operation starts, if the device has been so
configured, the maximum, minimum, and average values of all measuring
points will be cleared (for default setting see 10.5.8).
So long as no measuring operation has been started the Cycle timer function
displays the cycle. Once the function has been selected (see 8.4) the cycle
can be entered directly (see 8.5). Once started the timer counts down to the
next cycle.
Function Cycle timer : Cycle timer 00:02:00 S
Cycle (hh:mm:ss), Saving ON, List format
32 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Measuring point scan and output
The quickest way to set the required output format is by pressing <FORM> ;
(for print layouts see Manual 6.6.1).
Change format <FORM>
Format, adjacent columns ń´: Cycle timer 00:02:00 Sn
Change format <FORM>
Format, table ´t´: Cycle timer: 00:02:00St
To start cyclic measuring point scan press <START>
The following symbols will be displayed as verification in the status bar
will be displayed continuously, i.e. so long as the measuring operation is
running.
The start arrow lights up ´©´
Lights up when data is being output via the interface ĆOM´
Lights up when measured values are being saved (see 10.1.2) ´REC ´
To stop cyclic measuring point scan press <STOP> ´ll´
9.3.3 Memory space, memory output, clearing the memory

When measured values are being recorded the Memory capacity free func-
tion continuously displays the memory capacity still available. Selecting this
function enables two soft keys, one for direct memory output and one for
memory clearing. The output format is as set in the cycle (see 9.3.2 and
10.1.2)
Function Memory free e.g. Memory free 0378.4 KB
To output the memory (see 10.2.6): <PRINT>
To clear the memory <CMEM>
9.3.4 Output menu functions

Each measured value menu, together with all its displayed functions, can be
output via the interface to a printer or computer; (for connection of peripheral
devices, see Manual 5.2). If you have selected the standard display, pressing
the key <PRINT> will initiate printout of the following protocol.
Print measured value menu <PRINT>
Measuring point, measured value, designation 01: +0023.5 °C Temperature
MAXIMUM VALUE : 01:+0020.0 °C
MINIMUM VALUE : 01:-0010.0 °C
PRINT TIMER: 00:01:23
Memory capacity - total / free in KB MEMORY:S0512.1 F0324.4 A
The protocols for individual functions is listed in Section 6.6.1.
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9.3.5 Displaying measured values as a line graph

In the Line graph menu the measured value
of the selected channel is displayed, as soon
as a measuring operation starts, as a line
graph with 100 x 200 pixels. The curve is con-
tinuously updated from right to left according
to the time resolution defined by the cycle;
each scan affects one pixel. The resulting
time data for the whole t axis is displayed as
(days) hours : minutes in the bottom right cor-
ner. In the top right corner the time-of-day is
displayed. The curve is updated throughout
the active measuring operation - even if the
user leaves the menu (so long as the selected
measuring point is not changed).
Limit values, if activated, are displayed as dotted lines.
To set the display for the y axis the functions Analog start and Analog end
in the Special functions menu should be used; (see 10.4.4). These func-
tions can also be entered directly on the axis, pressing PROG .
Displaying a measured value as line graph
In the Times - cycles menu enter the cycle Cycle: 00:00:05
Time axis 120 x 5s = 10 mins 00:10
To select a measuring channel press  or  ...
To scale the y axis press PROG
Analog end at top 40.0 %H
To modify value (see 8.5) press PROG ,  /  ..., 
...
Analog start at bottom, ditto  20.0 %H
Stop input <ESC>
Start measuring operation <START> ´©´
Stop measuring operation <STOP > ´ll ´

During the measuring operation channel switching is blocked.
Each time a measuring operation starts and each time the channel
is switched the line graph will be cleared.
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Averaging
9.4 Averaging
The average value for a measured value is needed for various applications
e.g. smoothing a widely fluctuating measured value (wind, pressure etc.).
Average flow velocity in a ventilation channel
Hourly or daily average values of weather data (temperature, wind etc.)
Also for consumption values (current, water, gas, etc.)
The average value M for a measured variable is obtained by totalizing a
whole series of measured values (Mi) and dividing by the number of mea-
sured values (N).
Average value M= ∑Mi /N
i
The ALMEMO 5690-2M offers several differ-

ent averaging modes. * ALMEMO 5690-2 *
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
These include measured value smoothing for AVERAGING:
the selected channel with a sliding averaging
window, averaging over individual measuring damping by a sliding window ©
operations selected by place or time (also over single manual scans
Net measurement n points
networked measuring as per VDE), averaging over the measuring time
over the full measuring time, over cycles, or over the cycle
over specified measuring points. over measuring points
For all these modes you can call up a special
wizard menu Averaging to help you enter
the necessary parameters with help windows
that will teach you how best to proceed. F ESC
Measuring menu Average value : C © REC COM l© ©l R01 * ´´´´´´µµµµ¶

Most averaging functions can also be per- ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
formed directly in a measuring menu, e.g.

Úser menu´ U2 Average value . Help win-
01: 254,5 °C
NiCr temperature
dows explaining the various averaging
Damping: 20
modes are available in the programming Maximum value: 255.0 °C
stage, e.g. Minimum value:  224.1 °C
Averaging : CONT Average value: 245.7 °C
over the whole measuring Averaging mode: CONT
operation by pressing Cycle-timer: 00:00:30 Sn
START / STOP Conv.rate: 10M/s Cont: -
over individual manual mea- Measuring time: 00:01:23.45
suring operations
by pressing MANU START MANU M PRINT ESC
To calculate volume flow from the average velocity and the cross-section of a
flow conduit you can use either the Úser measuring menu´ U3 Volume flow
(see 9.4.9) or the Volume flow wizard.
ALMEMO® 5690-2M 35
9.4.1 Smoothing out meas. val. by means of a sliding average

The first method for averaging applies exclusively to the measured value of
the displayed channel; it is used to smooth measured values of an unstable or
strongly fluctuating nature, e.g. especially turbulent flows, by means of a slid-
ing average over a specified time frame. The level of smoothing can be set
in the Smoothing function; here you specify the number of measured values
to be averaged (possible range 0 to 99). The smoothed measured value then
applies for all subsequent evaluation functions. Smoothing can thus also be
used in a combination with averaging over individual measured values (see
9.4.3) or for networked measuring (see 9.4.4).
m1 m15
M=∑ mi /N
Zeitfenster i
Measured value smoothing over e.g. 15 values : Smoothing: 15

When a large number of measuring points is involved, continuous measuring
point scanning should be switched off; the measuring rate might otherwise be
substantially reduced. Measuring rate: 10 meas. op. / second Cont: -
 Time constant (s) = smoothing / (measuring rate · measuring points

+1) is calculated and displayed by the averaging wizard.
9.4.2 Averaging mode

For a detailed description of averaging over measuring point scans see the
Manual 6.7.4.. The averaging method is defined for each channel in the Av-
eraging mode function. Below are the methods available, shown with averag-
ing mode and operation :
Function - No averaging : Averaging mode: -----
Averaging over individual measuring operations MANU
or over all measured values from START to STOP: Averaging mode : CONT
Averaging over all measured values in a cycle : CYCL
Lights up so long as averaging is in progress : »
Display of average value in function Average value: 12.34 m¡

For recording average values you will need a function channel
with range M(t) (see 10.3.9/10) or the corresponding output func-
tion M(t) instead of the measured value (see 10.4.5).
9.4.3 Averaging over individual manual measuring operations

To obtain the average of individual measuring operations at particular loca-
tions or times individual manual measuring point scans Ei must be performed.
At all measuring points where measured values are to be averaged averaging
must be switched on with ĆONT ´ mode.
36 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Averaging
E1 E2 E3 E4
M=∑ Ei /N
CLR MANU MANU MANU MANU i
1. If a measuring operation has been started stop it by pressing <STOP>

2. Set averaging mode (see 8.5) Averaging mode CONT
For measured value smoothing, if necessary, select Smoothing Smoothing 20
If necessary switch continuous measuring off Meas. rate: 10 meas./s Cont: -
3. After selection (see 8.4) to clear average value press <CLR>
Average value function shows Average value: ----- m¡
Number function shows : Number : 00000
4. Acquire individual measured values Ex manually : <MANU>
Average value function shows Average value: 12.34 m¡
Number function shows : Number : 00001
5. Repeat step 4 for each measuring point.
6. To output all function values of the menu press <PRINT>
9.4.4 Networked measuring

Average velocity in a flow channel is calculat-
Net measurement Points: 5
ed as per VDI/VDE 2640, namely by perform-
ing measuring operations at particular net- 01: 11,43 m¡
02: 12.51 m¡
worked points in a cross-section vertical to the 03: 19.71 m¡
pipe axis (see Manual 3.5.5). To log all the in- 04: 12.51 m¡
dividual values or to be able to repeat incor- 05: --.-- m¡
rect measuring operations a special menu is
provided for networked measuring. This spe-
cial menu can be accessed via the Average
Average value : 14.51m¡
value function by pressing <ARRAY> . This
menu can also be used of course for other STOP CLEAR F ESC
point measuring operations.
1. The averaging mode is not significant : Averaging mode : ----
For measured value smoothing, if necessary, select Smoothing Smoothing 20
2. Select Average value function Average value -----
3. To select the networked measuring menu press <ARRAY>
4. For data acquisition press PROG
5. Enter number of points Net. measuring Points 5
A deleted array appears 01: --.-- m¡
6. To select a measuring point press  01: --.-- m¡
7. To start the measuring operation press <START> 01: 11.22 m¡
8. To stop the measuring operation press <STOP> 01: 11.43 m¡
9. Acquire all points as per steps 6 to 8.
10. To delete the array and new measuring operation press <CLEAR>
11. To return to the measuring menu press <ESC>
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9.4.5 Averaging over the measuring time ,measuring duration

To determine the average value of all meas. values, that were acqired over
the conversion rate, over a defined period, the averaging mode ĆONT ´ must
be set for the required measuring channel. Averaging can be performed either
with or without the cycle. A measuring point scan is always performed at start-
up and stop in order to record the start value and end value each with the ap-
plicable time-of-day. In order to record the average value M function channel
M(t) (see 10.3.9, 10.3.10) is needed.
Measuring rate M
mi
M=∑ mi /N
i
Star Stop
t
Set averaging mode Averaging mode CONT
Clear average value automatically at start-up (see 10.5.8) Verifi-
cation
or after selecting the averaging value and pressing <CLR>
To start averaging press <START> © »
Read out the meas. time (see 9.4.6) in function Meas.time: 00:01:23.40
To stop averaging press <STOP> ll
For a fixed mean time the following function is used Meas. duration 00:02:00
Read out average value in function Average value: 3,24m¡
To output all function values of the menu press <PRINT>
9.4.6 Measuring time, measuring duration, timer

For averaging over time (see above) and for many other measuring opera-
tions the actual measuring time, from start to stop, is required. For continu-
ously monitoring the measuring time - without clearing the real time - the
Measuring time function is provided; this has the format hh:mm:ss.xx with a
resolution of 0.10 seconds. If the function Ćlear measured values at start of
measuring operation´ is activated in the operating parameters (see 10.5.8) the
measuring time will also be cleared automatically at each start-up.
Function Measuring time Measuring time
00:00:00.00
To clear the measuring time in Measuring time function press <CLEAR>
Measuring duration
If you want to stop a measuring operation or an averaging process (see
above) after a certain length of time, you can program the measuring duration
in the menu Times - Cycles (see 10.1.4) or in a user menu; (this function is
displayed in the status bar as ´©l ´).
Measuring duration function Meas.uring duration 00:00:00
38 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Averaging

When recording to memory use a programmed measuring duration
to ensure that recording does not abort prematurely.
Timer as function channel

Measuring times can be output and saved via the function channels ´Time´ in
the format ´sssss´ or ´ssss.s´ (see 10.3.9). The 2nd timer with 0.1 seconds
resolution can be obtained by programming the exponent to -1. At a count of
60,000 the timer is reset and starts again at 0. All the normal start / stop func-
tions can be used; in addition, the start, stop, output, and zero-setting of the
2nd timer can also be triggered by actions in the event of limit values being
exceeded; (see 10.4.3).
9.4.7 Averaging over the cycle

To acquire average values at cyclic intervals over cyclic periods the averag-
ing mode ĆYCL ´ must be used. This ensures that the average value, maxi-
mum value, and minimum value are cleared after each cycle but continue to
appear in the display throughout the following cycle.
Measuring rate
mi
m= ∑ mi /N
i
Cycle Display m1
m m
Set averaging over a cycle
1 Averaging
2 mode CYCL
To program the cycle (see 10.1.2): Cycle 00:15:00
Check
Start measuring operation, averaging runs <START> © »
Stop measuring operation <STOP> ll
Read out average value / cycle in average value function Average
value 13.24 ms
Average value over manually set periods of time :
Using the same averaging mode but without the cycle the average value can
also be obtained over the period of time from one manual measuring point
scan to the next measuring point scan.
Set averaging over a cycle Averaging mode CYCL
Select the cycle and clear by pressing <CLR>
Cycle timer: 00:00:00
Check
Start measuring operation, averaging runs <START> © »
Manual measuring point scan <MANU> © ...
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Average value over period from one measuring point scan to the next
Average value12.34 ms

For recording average values you will need an additional function
channel with range M(t) (see 10.3.9, 10.3.10) or the correspond-
ing output function M(t) instead of the measured value (see
10.4.5, Manual 6.10.4).
9.4.8 Averaging over measuring points

In all measuring point scans the average val-
AVERAGING
ue can also be determined over a number of over range of meas. points:
associated measuring points. However, for
From meas. channel :
this average value a function channel with the 00: 234.5 °C NiCr
measuring range M(n ) must be available (see to meas. channel :
10.3.9). If you do not wish to program refer- 03: 189.7 °C NiCr
ence channels and the measuring points to be
averaged begin with M0, you need simply to Program function channel
to channel:
program the function channel M(n) to the 2nd 13: 213.7 °C M(n)
channel of the last connector (e.g. M13) (see Range: M(n)
10.3.10). This will then refer automatically to
the series from reference channel 2 (M0)
START MANU M ESC
through to reference channel 1 (M3 = 1st
channel). Other ranges of measuring points
can be activated by programming the reference channels accordingly (see
10.4.6). The function channel can be configured quickly and easily by means
of the wizard menu Averaging .
Sensor channels n=Bk1
M= ∑ Mi /N
Device internal i=Bk2
channels
4. Chan. 30 31 32 33 34 38 39 Example:
3. Chan. 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 n=M3
2. Chan. 10 11 12 13 14 18 19 Avg. value M(n) M13= ∑ Mi /N

1. Chan. 00 01 02 03 04 08 09 Difference M01-M00 i=M0
M0 M1 M2 M3 M4... M8 M13= M from M0 to M3
If the sensors are to remain unaffected, the function channel can be pro-
grammed to the device-internal channels (e.g. M19) (see 10.3.10). The de-
fault reference channels are M0 to M1.
40 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Averaging
9.4.9 Volume flow measurement

The volume flow in flow channels can be cal-
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01: 11.67 mls Volocity
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tions needed for this purpose can be accessed 5.00 S220 mls 15.00
via the user menu U3 Volume flow (see right); Damping: 20
these are a flow channel with averaging, the Averaging mode: CONT
Average value: 13.24 mls
functions “diameter” and “cross-section”, and a Counts: 12
function channel for volume flow (see 10.3.10). Volume flow:
If the volume flow channel has not yet been
programmed or if other functions are needed,
11: 8343. m /h 3
Diameter: 150 mm
e.g. profile factor or length and width for rect- Cross section: 175 c¥
angular cross-sections, you can use the wizard
menu Volume flow .
Since unstable measured values can be read out more easily in an analog
view, this flow menu provides not only a small digital display but also a bar
chart. The display range of the bar chart can be set by using the functions
Analog start and Analog end (see 10.4.4) directly below the scale.
Volume flow VF = average flow velocity v • Cross-section surface CS
VF = v . CS . 0.36 VF = m3/h, v = m/s, CS = cm2
The average flow velocity v For rough air volume measurements at air
vents and gratings the average flow velocity can be determined by means of
time-based averaging (see 9.4.5 and Manual 3.5.5). You apply the rotating
vane at one end, start averaging, and proceed uniformly over the whole cross-
section; when you reach the other end of the cross-section stop averaging.
Or alternatively the average flow velocity can also be determined by means of
single networked measuring operations as per VDI/VDE 2640 (see 9.4.4
and Manual 3.5.5) (e.g. 13.24 m/s).
The average velocity is shown by the function v Averagevalue: 3.24m¡
Enter the diameter in mm (maximum 2000): Diameter : 0150 mm
Enter the cross-section surface CS directly in cm2: Cross-section: 175c¥
(maximum 32000 cm 2)
Display the volume flow VF in a volume flow
3
function channel in m /h: 11: 834.¦¢
 To output and save the number of measuring operations the func-

tion channel ń(t) ´ is also provided (see 10.3.9, 10.3.10).
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9.5 Display of several measuring points

The measuring menus described so far are used for selecting and displaying
one measuring point only. In this Chapter we explain how several measuring
points can be displayed at the same time combined with the functions of your
choice.
9.5.1 Menu Multi-channel display and bar charts

The menu Multi-channel display In the menu Bar charts the first
initially shows the measured values of four active channels are displayed
the first three active channels in with measured value and bar chart.
medium size. However, these can be
programmed in numerous ways.
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±±±± ±±
Time: 12:34:56 Date:01.01.04 Time: 12:34:56 Date:01.01.04

01: 21.67 °C Temperatur
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10.00 Ntc °C 30.0
NTC temperature 11: 7.8 %H r.Humidity
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11: 54.5 %H 0.0
21: -14.2 °C Dew point
% rH %H 20.0
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-20.0 H DT °C 0.0
21: -12.5 °C 31: 1.2 glk a.Humidity
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H DT Dew point 0.0 H AH glk 10.0
Mæ Må F ESC START MANU M PRINT ESC
Measuring point selection

The 1st measuring channel is always the selected measuring point.
This can be selected directly by means of  or  ...
To change the other channels, the measuring point
must be selected as function by pressing PROG and
 or  ...
The selected measuring point can now
be changed by means of <M> , <M> ...
To terminate the process of measuring point selection press <ESC>
9.5.2 Differential measurement

If there are two sensors with the same units and same decimal point position
connected at measuring points M0 and M1, the difference M1 - M0 appears
automatically below device-internal measuring point M9 (see 7.2). If the differ-
ential channel is not required, it must be deleted(see 10.3.9). If further differ-
ential channels are needed, these can also be created using the appropriate
reference channels (see 10.4.6).
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Display of several measuring points
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The best overview of the measuring system Meas.points list: Comment
with all measured values, date, time-of-day, Time: 12:34:56 Date:01.01.04
and cycle can be obtained via the Measuring Cycle-timer: 00:00:30 nS
00: 23.12 °C Temperatur
points list menu. From the measuring points 01: 11.37 mls Velocity
you can also reach Sensor programming for 02: 123.4 mV U2.4
the measuring points. 10: 53.6 %H r.Humidity
20: 15.2 °C Dew point
30: 11.2 glk a.Humidity
This menu cannot be configured by the user; it
can only be combined with certain selected
functions. START MANU F PRINT ESC
Initially the list appears with maximum 20 mea- Measuring points list : 20
sured values. measured values
00: 23 .12°C ...
To select further measuring points press PROG , M  ... / M  ...
The measured value can be linked to a series of
functions by pressing  or  ...
This reduces the maximum number of channels
to 10.
To advance to the next function press 
Measured value with Comment Measuring points list Com-
ment
00: 23 .12°C temperature
Measured value with Maximum value Measuring points list Max-
imum value
00: 23 .12 °C 32,67 °C
Measured value with Minimum value Measuring points list Mini-
mum value
00: 23 .12 °C 19.34 °C
Measured value with Average value Measuring points list: Av-
erage value
00: 23 .12 °C 25,45 °C
Measured value with Limit value, maximum Measuring points list Limit
value, maximum
00: 23 .12 °C 32,67 °C
Measured value with Limit value, minimum Measuring points list Limit
value, minimum
00: 23 .12 °C 19.34 °C
Measuring range only (also maximum 20 chan- Measuring points list
nels) Range
00: NTC °C
Functions can be selected for programming: PROG ,  /  ...
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9.6 Wizard menus for special measuring operations

Special measuring operations, i.e. thermal coefficient or wet bulb globe tem-
perature, require a series of sensors in a particular arrangement and function
channels programmed for calculating the required variables. To ensure that
these two special measuring operations can be performed quickly and easily
there is a special wizard menu for each.
9.6.1 Thermal coefficient

To determine the thermal coefficient the two Wizard menu for thermal
temperature sensors are connected as re- coefficient
quired (see Manual 3.2) to channels M0 and
M1 and the heat flow plate to M2. Inner temp. T0: Channel: 00
00: 21.67°C NiCr
q / T1−T0 The temperature difference Outer temp. T1 : Channel:
T(M1) - T(M0) is obtained automatically on 01
channel M9. 01: 11.42°C NiCr
Difference dt: Channel: 05
For this measuring operation the following 05: 10.25°C Diff
programming steps are needed : Averaging mode: CONT
Heat flow q Channel: 02
Averaging mode of M9 CONT or CYCL 02: 103.6 ¤¥
Averaging mode of M2 CONT or CYCL Averaging mode: CONT
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Range of M12 q/dt Thermal coeff. Channel 12

12: 193. ¤mK
Enter cycle by means of Cycle timer 1 Range q/dt
To start meas. operation press <START> Cycle timer: 00:30:00 Sn
To stop meas. operation press <STOP> START MANU ESC
9.6.2 Wet bulb globe temperature

The stress caused in heat-exposed work- Wizard menu for wet bulb
places can be evaluated in terms of their wet globe temperature
bulb globe temperature calculated according
to the following formula : WET BULB GLOBE TEMP.
±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
WBGT = 0.1 DT + 0.7 HT + 0.2 GT (see Man- ry temperature: Channel: 00

ual 3.1.4) 00: 21.67°C Ntc
Humid temp: Channel: 10
To measure the dry temperature (DT) and the 10: 11.42°C HT
natural humid temperature (HT) a psychrome- Globe temp: Channel: 01
ter (FN A848-WB) with turn-off motor is con- 01: 19.42°C P204
nected to socket M0. A PT100 globe ther- ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
mometer is connected to socket M1. Channel Wetbulbglobe temp. Channel 11

11 is programmed for WBGT; (for this device
the factor 0.2 must not be programmed).
11: 17.43 °C
1 Range WBGT
START MANU ESC
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User menus
9.7 User menus

Looking at the standard measuring menus you might conclude that the display
of measured values and the combination of functions are not always ideally
suited to the requirements of your particular applications. You are provided
therefore not only with the standard measuring menus but also with three user
menus U1 to U3 which you can freely configure using the AMR-Control soft-
ware. You can choose the functions you require from the following list and ar-
range these on the display exactly as you wish; the only restriction is the
available space, namely 13 rows. You can use not only the various measuring
functions already described but also various timers for sequence control (see
10.1) and most of the sensor programming functions (see 10.3).
9.7.1 Functions
Functions Display Keys Com-
mand
Measured value - small 00: 234.5 °C temperature ZERO ADJ o 15
Measured value - medium o 16
3 rows 00: 1234.5 °C ZERO ADJ
Measured value - large
7 rows
00: Temperature °C o 17
Measured value, bar chart

1234 5
. ZERO
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ADJ
o 34
2 rows 5.0 S220 mls 15.00
Limit value - maximum (s. 10.3.5) Limit max 1234.5 °C OFF ON o 00
Limit value - minimum Limit min -0123.4 °C OFF ON o 01
Base value (see 10.3.6) Base value ------°C OFF ON o 02
Factor Factor 1.12345 OFF ON o 03
Exponent Exponent 0 OFF ON o 48
Zero-point corr.(see 10.3.7) Zero-point ------°C OFF ON o 04
Gain corr. Gain ------ OFF ON o 05
Analog start (see 10.4.4) Analog start 0.0 °C OFF ON o 06
Analog end Analog end 100.0 °C OFF ON o 07
Range (see 10.3.9) Range NiCr CLR o 08
Maximum value (see 9.1.2) Maximum 1122.3 °C CLR CLRA o 09
Minimum value Minimum 19.3 °C CLR CLRA o 10
Average value (see 9.4.5) Average ------ CLR CLRA o 11
Cycle (see 10.1.2) Cycle 00:00:00 Un CLR FORM o 12
Time, date (see 10.1.1) Time:12:34:56 Date:01.02.00 CLR o 14
Averaging mode (see 9.4.2) Averaging mode CONT CLR o 18
Measuring rate (see 10.1.3) Meas. rate 10 M/s Cont: - OFF ON o 19
Cycle timer (see 9.3.2) Cycle timer: 00:00:00 Un CLR FORM o 20
Mean number (see 9.4.3) Number 00000 o 22
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Number (see 10.2.3) Number 123-56 OFF ON o 23

Range, designation NiCr Temperature » H º o 24
Diameter mm (see 9.4.9) Diameter 0000 mm CLR o 25
Cross-section cm2 (see 9.4.9) Diameter 0000 c¥ CLR o 26
Max-time-date (see 9.1.2) Max time 12:34 01.02. o 28
Min-time-date Min time 13:45 01.02. o 29
Empty line o 30
Line __________________ o 31
Smoothing (see 9.4.1) Smoothing 10 CLR o 32
9.3.3) Memory capacity free CMEM PRINT o 33
Device designation (see.10.5.1) Company name - A Specimen CLR o 36
Text1: (s. 9.7.4) 1: Designation line CLR o 37
Text2 2: Designation line CLR o 38
Text3: (see 9.7, 9.7.4) Menu title U1 CLR o 39
Text4: Menu title U2 CLR o 40
Text5: Menu title U3 CLR o 41
Locking (see 10.3.4) Locking level 5 CLR o 42
Atmospheric pressure (see 10.5.6) Atm. pressure 1013 mbar CLR o 43
Temp. compensation (see 9.2.5) Temp.Comp CT 25.0 °C CLR o 44
Setpoint (see 9.2.4) Setpoint 1100.0 °C OFF ADJ o 45
Measuring time (see 9.4.6) Meas. time 00:00:000,00 CLR o 46
Measuring duration (see 10.1.4) Meas.duration 00:00:00 CLR o 47
Menu end o 99
9.7.2 Menu configuration

From the measuring menu choose a user menu MEASURING menus:
U1 , U2 or U3, that you do not need at the moment:  /  ..., 
To configure this please connect the device via a data cable to your PC and
start the AMR-Control software.
Click once with the mouse on Search the network
You then reach Device list
Select the device and press Program user menus
Choose the desired functions on the left side and
drag-and-drop into the menu window on the right.

For all functions concerning measured values (e.g. maximum, aver-
age value, bar chart) you must in each case enter the measured
value of the measuring point first and then the associated functions.
You are advised to use a meaningful menu title : User menu title
Once completed save the menu in the device as Ux : Save menu, Ux, OK
You can also save all your menus on the PC and reload these as and when
required.
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User menus
9.7.3 Function printouts

You can print out the functions of all measuring menus in the order displayed
by pressing <PRINT> (see 9.3.4).
The print layouts for these functions are listed in the following table :
Function Printout Command
Meas. value, all formats 01: +0023.5 °C temperature P35
Maximum value MAX VALUE : 01: +0020.0 °C P02
Maximum time MAX TIME 01: 12:32 01.02 P28
Minimum value MIN VALUE : 01:-0010.0 °C P03
Minimum time MIN TIME 01: 12:32 01.02 P29
Average value AVERAGE 01: +0017.8 °C P14
Averaging mode AVERAGING MODE 01: CONT P21
Number of averaged val. NUMBER OF AVERAGED VALUES 01: 00178. P22
Memory capacity free MEMORY S0512.1 F0324.4 A P33
Number NUMBER 01-012 P23
Range (designation) RANGE 01: NiCr P24
Limit value, maximum LIMIT, MAX 01: -0100.0 °C P08
Limit value, minimum LIMIT, MIN 01: +0020.0 °C P09
Base value BASE VALUE 01: -0273.0 °C P06
Factor FACTOR 01: +1.0350E-1 P07
Zero-point correction ZERO-POINT 01: -0000.7 °C f1 P06
Gain correction GAIN 01: +1.0013 f1 P07
Analog start ANALOG START 01: +0000.0 °C P16
Analog end ANALOG END 01: +0100.0 °C P17
Cycle PRINT CYCLE 00:06:00 P11
Cycle timer PRINT TIMER 00:06:00 f1 P11
Date, time-of-day TIME-OF-DAY 12:34:00 01.02.04 P10, P13
Start time START TIME 07:00:00 f1 P10
End time END TIME 17:00:00 f2 P10
Start date START DATE 01.02.04 f1 P13
End date END DATE 02.02.04 f2 P13
Measuring time MEASURING TIME 00:00:00.00 P46
Measuring duration MEASURING DURATION 00:00:00 P47
Smoothing SMOOTHING 01: 10 P32
Diameter DIAMETER 01: 00100 mm P25
Cross-section CROSS-SECTION 01: 00078 cm2 P26
Atmospheric pressure ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE +01013 mbar P43
Temp. compensation COMPENSATION 01: 25.0 °C P44
Setpoint SETPOINT 01: 1100.0 °C P45
Device designation Ahlborn, Holzkirchen P36
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Line ----------------------------- P31

Empty line P30
Text1 Comments text 1 P37
Text2 Comments text 2 P38
Text3 Menu title U1 P39
Locking mode Locking level 5 P42
9.7.4 Programming via serial interface :

The following list contains not only the above-mentioned output commands
but also new commands not found in the Manual Chapter 6.
Menu configuration
Select line xx: ixx
Enter in menu u and line xx the function yy: fu oyy
Enter texts: Text 1: f5 $Text1
Text 2: f6 $Text2
Text 3=Menu title U1: f7 $Text3
Output texts 1 to 5: f5 P20
Text1 etc.
Output the menu configurations fu P20
Menu title of menu u U1:Menu title U1
In line 00: function yy 00:39
In line 01: function yy 01:16
.... 02:24
03:30
04:42 ...
Output the functions of the selected menu P20
Menu title Measured value correction
Measured value, average 00: +025.67 °C
RANGE 00: NTC
Empty line
LOCKING : 0
SETPOINT 00:+0000.0øC
COMPENSATION 00:+0000.0øC
Measuring
Measuring range ´P304´ PT100, 0.000 to 65.000 °C B00
Measuring range ´Time´, timer 0 to 65,000 seconds B85
Measuring range, timer 0 to 6500.0 seconds, exponent -1 B85, V-1
Activate measuring range with special linearization B99
Enter smoothing for input channel f1 zxx (see 9.4.1)
Input cross-section for input channel in cm 2 Qxxxxx (max. 32000, see Manual 3.5.5)
48 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
User menus
Switch calibration on / off o(-)01

Input reference channel Exx for 2nd analog output f8 Exx
Output new sensor parameters for all measuring points f3 P15
CH RANGE LIM-MAX LIM-MIN BASE D FACTOR EXP AVG. COMMENT . DR CROSS RH RL
01:NiCr +0123.4 -0012.0 +0000.0°C 1.0000 E+0 - - - Temperature 10 00078. 30 --
Process control
Switch saving per cycle on / off I(-)hhmmss or f1 A(-)4
Switch sleep mode on / off o(-)11
Scan sleep mode per cycle P11
Saving on / off: S/-, sleep mode on / off: s/- PRINT CYCLE: 00:05:00 S s
Measured value output (not) allowed more frequently than measuring rate f6 k(-)5
Input measuring duration f2 I hhmmss
Zero-set timer 1s f3 C01
Zero-set timer 0.1s f4 C01
Enter macro 1 to 5 from V24 commands(<30Z) f-5 to f-9 $xx|xxx|xxCR
Output macro 1 to 5 f-5 to f-9 P20
Set macro 1 to 5 as trigger function f9 k5 to k9
Limit value action maximum, manual h3
Limit value action, maximum, zero-set timer 0.1s h4
Limit value action, maximum, macro 1 to 5 h5 to h9
Limit value action, minimum, manual l3
Limit value action, minimum, zero-set timer 0.1s l4
Limit value action, minimum, macro 1 to 5 l5 to l9
Saving
Output version MMC connector : f4 t0 MMC1.01
Format MMC connector (All files will be deleted !): C04
Input file name (maximum 8 characters) $Name
Table header in MMC memory: P04
"ALMEMO";"RANGE:";"NiCr";
Connector version: "MMC1.01 ";"COMMENT:";"Öl";
File name of last measuring operation : "ALMEMO.001 ";"LIMIT-MAX:";123,4;
;"LIMIT-MIN:";;12,;;;;;;;
Calibration data management (option KL only):
Output serial number of device: f2 t0
Output serial number of sensor: f3 t0
Input next calibration for device: f8 d ddmmyy
Input next calibration for sensor: f9 d ddmmyy
Input calibration cycle for sensor: f9 zxx
Output next calibration for device: f8 P13
KG:01.10.06 -/A
Output next calibration for sensor: f9 P13
KF:02.02.06 12
Output sensor number, serial number, etc. for all sensors: f4 P15
ST SENSOR SERIENNR KAL-DAT. ZY
01:FHA6461......... 12345678 01.10.06 12
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10. Programming using the programming menus
10. PROGRAMMING USING THE PROGRAMMING MENUS

So far in looking at the measuring menus you
* ALMEMO 5690-2 *
have got to know not only the various mea- ±±±±±±±±±±±±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±±
suring functions but also a series of functions PROGRAMMING-Menus:

Times, cycles
for process control and sensor programming. Recording to memory ©
Output from memory
A comprehensive and systematic list of all Sensor programming
programming functions is provided here in ...Special functions
our description of the PROGRAMMING menus . Device configuration
Output modules
You can access the selection menu from the Power supply
measuring menu selection by pressing
____________________
<MENU1>. Menu1 ASSISTANT-Menus
For certain programming functions there are Menu2 MEASURING-Menus
also WIZARD menus available. POFF *ON F MENU1 MENU2
10.1 Times and cycles

All time functions used for measuring, pro-
cess control, and logging purposes can be * TIME CYCLES *
collated and programmed in the programming ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
Time: 12:34:56 Date: 01.01.04
menu Times - cycles . Cycle: 00:00:00
Storing: Ø Sleep: -
Output form: Columns
Conv. rate: 10M/s Cont: Ø
Output: -
10.1.1 Date and time-of-day Storing: -
The ALMEMO 5690-2M incorporates an inte- Measurement:
grated real-time clock with date and time-of- Start time: 07:00:00
day for logging measuring times. Start date: 01.01.04
End time: 17:00:00
End date: 01.01.04
It has a lithium battery so the time and date
PRINT ESC
are also maintained after battery change. The
first line contains the time-of-day on the left
and the date on the right; by selecting this function (see 8.4) these can be
programmed in the format indicated (see 8.5).
Function Date and time-of-day Time:12:34:56 Date :01.05.00
Format of time-of-day and date: hh:mm:ss dd.mm.yy
10.1.2 Cycle with memory activation and output format

For cyclic saving of and output via the interface of measured values use the
Cycle ; (this corresponds to the print cycle with other ALMEMO ® devices; the
measuring cycle is no longer implemented). Saving in the cycle, i.e. cyclic
recording of data to the memory, is automatically activated after each reinitial-
ization but can be deactivated as and when required.
The output format (see Manual 6.6.1) defines the print layout for measuring
50 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Times and cycles
point scans and for output of the memory. This output format can be pro-
grammed in the function Output form . There is the default format ´List ´ in
which all measured values are listed one below the other; there is also the
Ćolumns ´ format listing them next to one another; this provides a clear, easy-
to-understand, and space-saving printout. For this latter format the printer is
switched over automatically to compressed character mode. There is also the
´Table ´ format which is suitable for further processing using a spreadsheet
program; (see print layouts, Manual 6.1).
Cycle function (format hh:mm:ss): Cycle : 00:15:00
Clear cycle, end current scan: <CLR>
Memory activation function in the cycle Saving: - Sleep: -
Saving to memory activated (default setting): <ON> Ø
Saving to memory deactivated <OFF> -
Activate the sleep mode function (see 10.2.5): <ON> Sleep: Ø
Output format ´ ´ List meas. val. one below the other : Output form : List
Output format ń´ Columns next to one another : Output form: Columns
Output format ´t´ Table, semi-colon separated : Output form: Table
In the measuring menus after the Cycle memory activation ON is indicated by

´S´ and OFF by Ú´.
Special format is indicated by an abbreviation ń´ or ´t´:Cycle: 00:15:00 Sn
10.1.3 Measuring rate, continuous measuring point scan

As and when necessary the measuring rate (conversion rate) for measuring
point scans can be raised in the Measuring rate function from 2.5 to 10, 50,
or 100 measuring operations per second (see Manual 6.5).
Semi-continuous measuring point scan
The option of scanning only the selected measuring point (non-continuous) is
no longer provided because ignoring all the other sensors may easily lead to
errors. However, it may be useful, especially when numerous sensors are be-
ing used, to assign preferred priority to the selected measuring point and up-
date its measured value more frequently, e.g. for the purposes of analog out-
put or measured value smoothing. The default setting is therefore now no
longer the continuous but the semi-continuous measuring point scan; i.e.
all measuring points are continuously scanned but the selected measuring
point is scanned in each 2nd measuring operation.
0 M 1 M 2 M 3 M 4 M 5 M 0 M 1 M 2 M 3 M
Continuous measuring point scan
If continuous measuring point scanning is set, all active measuring chan-
nels are scanned equally often at the chosen measuring rate and uninterrupt-
ALMEMO® 5690-2M 51
edly one after the other; (see Manual 6.5.1.3). This doubles the total sam-
pling rate.
In both modes all measured values can be saved and output at any time. With
both the following functions continuous saving to memory and continuous
output of measured values can be activated at the measuring rate.
Measuring rate function (see 8.5) Measuring rate: 10 M/s
Semi-continuous measuring point scan (standard) <OFF> Cont: -
Continuous measuring point scan <ON> Cont: Ø
Continuous saving to memory OFF Saving: -
Continuous saving to memory, activate <ON> Ø
Continuous output OFF Output: -
Continuous output, activate <ON> Ø

At measuring rates above 10 measuring operations per second
mains hum suppression is not provided; as a result accuracy may
be adversely affected by interference over the connection lines;
(wherever possible use twisted wires).
Saving to memory at 100 measuring operations per second is only
possible with the multimedia card but not with the internal EEP-
ROM.
10.1.4 Start time Start date End time End date Measuring duration
A measuring series can be started and stopped automatically at specified
times. The start date and time-of-day and end date and time-of-day can be
freely programmed for this purpose. If no particular date has been pro-
grammed, the measuring operation will be performed every day within the set
period. This is assuming of course the current time-of-day has been pro-
grammed. Or, alternatively, instead of specifying the end time-of-day the
measuring duration itself can be programmed; (see 9.4.6, 10.2.2).
Measuring duration function(format hh:mm:ss): Mea-
suring duration: 00:00:00
Start time function (format hh:mm:ss): Start time : 07:00:00
End time function (format hh:mm:ss): End time : --.--.--
Start date function (format dd:mm:yy): Start date : 01.05.00
End date function (format dd:mm:yy): End date : --.--.--
These values can be cleared after selecting the function by pressing <OFF>
If the start time for a measuring operation has been programmed, the follow-
ing symbol appears in the status bar : ´l© ´
If the end time or the measuring duration for a measuring operation has been
programmed, the following symbol appears in the status bar : ´©l ´
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10.2 Measured value memory

The basic information on saving data in ALMEMO ® devices is provided in the
Manual, Section 6.9. The ALMEMO 5690-2M system (option S only) incorpo-
rates an internal 512-KB EEPROM with sufficient capacity for 64000 to
100000 measured values (depending on the number of channels). In the
event of a failure in the supply voltage the measured data is retained intact.
The EEPROM can be configured either as linear memory or ring memory;
(see Manual 6.10.13.2). Or, alternatively, a multimedia card can be used in
the default slot for this purpose (4).
10.2.1 Memory with multimedia card

Normally a conventional multimedia flash memory card can be used as exter-
nal memory. This offers virtually unlimited memory capacity and the data can
be evaluated elsewhere as and when required. The memory card should
preferably be RS form (reduced size), half size, 32 to 512 MB; measured data
is written to it in table mode and in standard FAT16 format. The MM card can
be formatted and its contents can be read and deleted via any normal PC us-
ing any card reader. Measured data can be imported into MS-Excel or into
Win-Control (the accompanying measured value software).
The memory card is inserted in slot (4) on the front panel; it is recognized au-
tomatically. You can verify this in the menu Recording to memory (see 10.2.2)
and the function External memory by the increased memory capacity and the
file name in the function File name. . If the external memory is connected at
the start of any measuring operation, it will be used. However, in the course of
the measuring operation it must not be unplugged; this would cause temporar-
ily buffered measured values to be lost.
Memory capacity available, external External memory: 64.00 MB
Memory capacity free Memory capacity free :
21.75 MB
File name (maximum 8 characters) File name: ALMEMO.001
Before starting any measuring operation you can, in the function File name ,
enter an 8-character file name. In the absence of a user-assigned file name,
the default name ÁLMEMO.001´ or the name most recently used will be sug-
gested automatically. So long as the connector configuration is not altered,
you can save several measuring operations, either manually or cyclically, also
with numerical assignment, all in the same file (see 10.2.3).
If, however, the connector configuration has been changed since the last
measuring operation and if no new file name has been programmed, then a
new file is always created and in so doing the index in the file name extension
is automatically incremented by 1, e.g. ÁLMEMO.002´. Similarly, if the file
name entered already exists, then a new file will be created with the same file

name prefix but with a new index.
The ring memory function is not supported with external storage
media.
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10.2.2 Measured data, recording

Most of the parameters needed for the recording of meas. values have al-
ready been examined in our description of the menu Times - cycles (s. 10.1).
1. Date and time-of-day * RECORDING TO MEMORY *
2. Cycle, memory activation, sleep mode ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
Memory internal: 512.0 kB
3. Measuring rate with memory activation Memory free: 125.8 kB
4. Start time and end time for a measuring op- Ring memory: Ø
Meas.channels: 24 active: 05
eration
The preparations for recording to memory can Cycle: 00:01:00.00
Storing: Ø Sleep: -
be made most easily using the menu Storing time: 24d 13h
Recording to memory .
Meas. duration: 00:01:00
There are numerous methods available for
starting and stopping a measuring operation, Number: 01-001 A
some also with their own wizard menus (see
10.2.4). CLR MIN F ESC
PLEASE NOTE ! The first time the device is started only one sensor configura-
tion is saved to the internal memory; however, with effect from the next start
this can be supplemented by additional sensors. However, if other sensors
are connected the memory must be read out and then cleared before the next
recording session.
Menu Recording to memory :
Memory capacity available, internal internal memory : 512.0 KB
Memory capacity free Memory free : 217.5 KB
Memory capacity available, external External memory: 64.01 MB
Linear memory without overwriting Ring memory -
Ring memory with overwriting <ON> Ø
Active channels for min. cycle and available memory time Meas. chan.: 24 active : 05
Enter cycle (see 8.5, format hh:mm:ss.cc): Cycle: 00:01:00.00
Minimal cycle with 50M/s corresp. to active channels: <MIN> 00:00:00.12

Cycle without saving and without sleep mode Saving : - Sleep : -
To select and activate saving to memory press <ON> Ø Sleep: -
To activate sleep mode (see 10.2.5) press <ON> Sleep: Ø
Available memory time from cycle and channel number Memory time: 24d 13h
Measuring duration, after start; automatic stop after : Meas. duration : 00:15:00
File name with memory connector (maximum 8 characters) File name : ALMEMO.001
Number e.g. room 12, measuring point 1 (see 10.2.3) Number : 12-001 A
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10.2.3 Numbering of measuring operations

To identify measurements or series of measurements these can be individual-
ly numbered before starting. This number is output or saved when the next
measuring point scan starts. In this way individual measuring operations can
be assigned to certain types of measurement or certain measuring points (see
Manual 6.7).
After selecting the function Number the 6-character number is entered as
normal (see 8.5). You can use digits 0 to 9 and also the characters A, F, N, P,
and - or _ (space). The number is activated as soon as it has been entered; it
will then be followed by the letter Á´ until the next cyclic or manual measuring
operation is saved.
Number function (e.g. room 12, measuring point 1) NUMBER: 12-001 A
To zero-set and deactivate the number press <CLR>
To activate and deactivate the number press <ON> , <OFF>
To increment and activate the number press < +1 >
10.2.4 Starting and stopping measuring operations

A measuring operation can be started and * ALMEMO 5690-2 *
stopped not only by pressing the appropriate ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
keys but also using numerous other methods MEASURING START - STOP
provided in the START - STOP wizard menu. by pressing: START-STOP key
Operation via the interface is described in the by interface comand: S2-X
Manual, Section 6.6. by time ©
The function using a start time and end time by limit values
by trigger cable
or measuring duration is described in Section
10.1.4, limit value actions in Section 10.4.3,
and the relay and trigger variants in Section
10.6.2.
F ESC
10.2.5 Sleep mode

For long-term monitoring involving large measuring cycles the system can
also be operated in sleep mode. In energy-saving sleep mode the measuring
instrument is completely switched off after each measuring point scan please
note when using sensors with power supply) and switched on again automati-
cally after the cycle expires ready for the next measuring point scan. In this
way with just one set of batteries or one battery recharge up to 15000 measur-
ing point scans can be performed; for a cycle lasting 10 minutes this repre-
sents a measuring capability of over 100 days.
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For data recording in sleep mode go to the menu Recording to memory

and take the following steps :
1. Enter a cycle lasting at least 2 minutes Cycle : 00:05:00 S
2. Activate saving in this cycle Saving: Ø Sleep: -
3. Select sleep mode Saving: Ø Sleep: -
4. To switch sleep mode on press <ON> Sleep: Ø
5. In a measuring menu start a measuring operation
by pressing <START>
The device should then display Sleep On .
LED ´SLEEP´ (2) flashes
The display then switches off; the LED ´SLEEP´ (2) flashes rhythmically on and
off as verification.
6. In the specified cycle the instrument switches on automatically, performs
one measuring point scan, and then switches off again.
7. To terminate sleep mode press <ON>
8. To terminate the measuring operation press <STOP>

The start or stop through start and end time or through limit val-
ues is, on principle, not possible in sleep mode and, therefore,
must be switched off!
10.2.6 Memory output

The contents of the internal measured value * OUTPUT FROM MEMORY *
memory can be output completely or in ex- ±±±±±±±±±±±±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±±
Memory Internal: 512.0 kB
cerpts via the serial interface. With each out- Memory free: 125.8 kB
put any one of the three known output formats Residual output: 12.5 kB
may be used “list”, “columns”, or “table”.
Output form: Columns
The option to specify partial ranges is available
as it is possible to set the start and end time of Number: 01-001 A
Time: 12:34:56 Date: 01.01.04
measurements and also possible to select the
number of corresponding identified measure- Time interval:
Start time: 07:00:00
ments. Start date: 01.01.04

With external MMC memory cards End time:
End date:
17:00:00
01.01.04
(see 10.2.1) there is only one option ALL NR F TIME ESC
available, namely output in table
mode of all the measured data contained in the file most recently
used. For this purpose use only the PRINT key in the Memory ca-
pacity free function in the Memory output menu or in certain
measuring menus.
The most sensible approach is to remove the memory card and
copy the files via a USB card reader directly onto the PC. These
can then be imported either into MS-Excel or into Win-Control (as
of V.4.9).
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Menu Memory output :

Set the output format (see 10.1.2): Output format : List
To select a numbered measuring operation: Number: 12-001
In the Number function select the number by pressing <FIRST> ,
<NEXT> ..., <LAST>
To select a time frame:
Enter the start time in format ´hh:mm:ss´ : Start time : 07:00:00
Enter the end time in format ´hh:mm:ss´ : End time : 17:00:00
Enter the start date in format ´dd:mm:yy´ : Start date: 01.05.00
Enter the end date in format ´dd:mm:yy´ : End date: 01.05.00
Output the measured value memory in full <ALL>
Output measuring operation with its number <NR>
Output the time frame from start to end <TIME>
To stop memory output press <STOP>
The content of the internal memory is output with the same print layout as
when printing; this also applies to multiple outputs in various formats; (this
does not apply for the memory card) (see Manual 6.6.1).
During memory output, in the Remaining output function , the amount still to
be output is continuously updated and displayed in KB. The current values for
time-of-day, date, and number are also shown.
Remaining amount of memory to be output Remaining output: 12.5 KB
Current number of memory output Number: 01-001
Current date and time-of-day of memory output Time:12:34:56 Date:01.01.04
Clearing the memory

Select the Memory capacity free function (see 8.4):
Memory capacity free : 384.5KB
To clear the memory press <CMEM>
● If a memory card is being used, the card will be reformatted and all files will
be deleted.
The full capacity will be shown as available memory.
Memory capacity free: 512.0 KB
To cancel press <ESC>
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10.3 Sensor programming

Since on ALMEMO ® devices all sensor programming is stored in the
ALMEMO ® connector itself, the user will not normally need to reprogram each
time. Programming will only be necessary e.g. if sensor errors are corrected,
if your own sensors are scaled, or if certain limit values are stipulated; in
these circumstances there are comprehensive programming functions avail-
able.
In the menu SENSOR PROGRAMMING all pa-
rameters for a channel can be entered, * SENSOR PROGRAMMING *
±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
viewed, checked, and modified via the key- Connector: 0 Channel: 00

Comment: Temperatur
pad providing the sensor connector is Averaging mode: CONT
plugged in. Please note that series sensors Locking mode: 5
featuring the locking mode can be protected 7 Limit max: 35.0 °C
against unintended alteration and that if 7 Limit min: -----
5 Base: -----
modification is required this locking mode 5 Factor: -----
must first be lowered to an appropriate level 5 Exponent: 0
(see 10.3.4). Functions can only be selected 4 Zero correct.: -----
4 Slope correct.: -----
if the locking mode allows; all other functions 2 Dimension: °C
remain grayed out. 1 Range: NiCr
MALL M PRINT ESC
To output sensor programming of all active measuring points (command P15,

see Manual 6.2.3) press <PRINT>
10.3.1 Selecting the input channel

To view or edit a sensor's parameters you must first of all select the menu
SENSOR PROGRAMMING and then set the required input channel by pressing
 or  . Only sensors actually connected and channels actually acti-
vated can be processed. To activate new channels first press <MALL> to se-
lect all channels. Then press <MACT> to reduce this selection again to only
those that are active. For each input channel the associated connector num-
ber is displayed.
Menu SENSOR PROGRAMMING :
Display of connector number and channel Connector: 0 Channel : 00
To select next input channel press 
To select previous input channel press 
To accept the selection of all possible channels press <MALL>
To reduce selection to all active channels press <MACT>
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10.3.2 Measuring point designation

Each measuring point can be assigned a 10-character alphanumerical desig-
nation (all ASCII characters) to denote as clearly as possible the type of sen-
sor, measuring location, and / or purpose. This designation is included in all
standard measured value displays. In an output via the interface the measur-
ing point designation appears in the program header as ´DESIGNATION´ and
also in the measured value list (see Manual 6.6.1).
Input in the ´Designation´ function (see 8.5) Designation : Temperature

It is possible, by means of comment ´*J´, to define temperature sen-
sor (Ntc, Pt100) as external cold junction compensator (s. 9.2.7,
man. 6.7.3). It is now also possible (a new feature), by means of
comment " #J ", to define, via the reference channel, a specific cold
junction sensor (e.g. connector ZA9400-FSx with Ntc) to apply to just
one thermocouple (s. 9.2.7).
´!´ at the end automatically indicates a specific linearization or calibration (see
10.3.11). This cannot be overwritten.
10.3.3 Averaging mode

The various averaging methods can be defined via the Averaging mode
function; these are described in Section 9.4.2.
Function - No averaging : Averaging mode : -----
Averaging over all active measuring point scans CONT
Averaging over all measuring point scans in a cycle CYCL
10.3.4 Locking the sensor programming

The functional parameters for each measuring point are protected by means
of the locking mode; this can be set to the desired locking level (see Manual
6.3.12). Before programming you must lower the locking mode to an appro-
priate level. If you see a dot in the display after the locking mode, this means
that this cannot be modified.
Locking level Locked functions
0 None
1 measuring range + element flags + output mode
3 + units
4 + zero-point correction + gain correction
5 + base value + factor + exponent
6 + analog output, start and end
+ zero-point adjustment, temporary
7 + limit values, maximum and minimum
Function ´Locking mode´: Locking level : 5
In the menu SENSOR PROGRAMMING the functions are listed from top to bot-
tom in such a way that the locked functions cannot be selected.
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10.3.5 Limit values

Two limit values (MAXIMUM and MINIMUM) can be programmed per measur-
ing channel. Exceeding one of these limit values is treated as a fault (in the
same way as exceeding a measuring range limit or as sensor breakage). In
the display in front of the measured value an arrow appears  or , an alarm
signal sounds (to switch this off see 10.5.8), and the alarm relay connected
via a relay cable is triggered (see 10.6.2). Limit values can also have relays
assigned to them (see 10.4.3). This alarm status remains effective until the
measured value returns to within the prescribed limit value by the amount set
as hysteresis. Hysteresis is set by default to 10 digits but this can be adjusted
to any number between 0 and 99 (see 10.5.7). The event of a limit value be-
ing exceeded can also be used to start or stop a measuring operation (see
10.4.3).
Function
Enter limit value, maximum (see 8.5):7 Limit max: 123.4°C
Limit value, minimum 7 Limit min : -----°C
To switch off limit values : <OFF>
To switch on limit values : <ON>
10.3.6 Scaling, Decimal point setting

To display the electrical signal of a sensor as a measured value in its physical
size it is nearly always necessary to perform a zero-point shift and multiplica-
tion by a factor. To perform these steps the functions BASE and FACTOR are
provided. For a detailed description of scaling, with an example, please refer
to the Manual, Section 6.3.11.
Displayed value = (corrected measured value - BASE) x FACTOR
The FACTOR can be programmed within the range -2.0000 to +2.0000. For
factors above 2.0 or below 0.2 an appropriate decimal point setting should be
used by entering EXPONENT. Using EXPONENT the decimal point can be
shifted as far to the left (-) or to the right (+) as the display and printer permit.
An exponential view of measured values is not possible.
To calculate the scaling values automatically
: * SCALING *
±±±±±±±±±±±±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±±
5 Base value: ------ Connector: 0 Channel: 00
5 Factor: ------ Actual value 1: 4.000 mA
5 Exponent: 0 Actual value 2: 20.000 mA
from the actual values and setpoints the Decimal places: 1
2 Dimension: °C
WIZARD menus include the menu Scaling . Setpoint 1: -100.0 °C
Once the scaling values have been pro- Setpoint 2: 400.0 °C
grammed and the actual measured value 5 Base: 720.0 °C
thus modified the correction arrow appears in- 5 Factor: 0.3125
dicating the measured value status (see 8.3). 5 Exponent: 2
4 Slope correct: ------
00: 27.0 °C
CLR F OK ESC
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10.3.7 Correction values

Sensors can be corrected by means of the correction values ZERO-POINT and
GAIN; (see Manual 6.3.10).
Corrected measured value = (measured value - ZERO-POINT ) x GAIN
Function
Zero-point correction: 4 Zero-point : -----°C
Gain correction: 4 Gain : -----°C
To switch on and off press <ON> or <OFF>
Once the scaling values have been programmed and the actual measured
value thus modified the correction arrow appears indicating the measured val-
ue status (see 8.3).
 To reach maximum accuracy multi-point calibration of sensors is

now also possible - with option KL (see 10.3.11).
10.3.8 Changing the units

For each measuring channel the default units for the measuring range can be
replaced with any two-character units; (see Manual 6.3.5). All upper-case and
lower-case letters, special characters °, Ω, %, !, [, ], *, -, =, ~ and space (_)
can be used. The units are shown as two characters after the measured value
or programming value.
To change the units use the function: 2 Units : °C

If you enter °F as units the temperature value will be converted au-
tomatically from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit. If you en-
ter !C cold junction compensation will be disabled. If you enter the
appropriate two characters the following units are generated auto-
matically; for m¡ enter ms, for ¦¢ enter mh, for ¤¥ enter Wm ,
and for g£ enter gk.
10.3.9 Selecting the measuring range

If you want to program the connectors yourself or if you often need to change
the measuring range you will have to disable the locking mode for the connec-
tors in question by setting the locking level to 0 (see 10.3.4); please note also
that for certain transducers a special connector is required (e.g. thermo,
shunt, divider, etc., see the table). To activate a new measuring channel first
press <MALL> to activate all channels, then select the required input channel
(see 10.3.1), and then enter the measuring range. When the input for the new
measuring range is confirmed all programming values for that input channel
will be deleted.
Function - Measuring range selection 1 RANGE : NiCr
To accept the selection of all possible measuring channels press <MALL>
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To deactivate a channel press <CLR>

To reactivate a channel press PROG , PROG
Programming the range is as for data input (see 8.5 ) PROG ,  ... , PROG
In the input window all the abbreviations listed in the following table appear
one after the other : 1 RANGE FECO
Connector ZA 9021FSL
and an appropriate help window for
Thermocouple type L
identifying the sensors -200.0 ... 900.0 °C
Transducer Connector / Measuring Units Display

cable / sensor range
Pt100-1 ITS90 ZA 9000-FS -200.0... +850.0 °C P104
Pt100-2 ITS90 ZA 9000-FS -200.00...+400.00 °C P204
Pt1000-1 ITS90 (Element flag 1) ZA 9000-FS -200.0... +850.0 °C P104
Pt1000-2 ITS90 (Element flag 1) ZA 9000-FS -200.00...+400.00 °C P204
Pt100-3 ITS90 ZA 9000-FS 0.000...+65.000 °C P304
Ni100 ZA 9000-FS -60.0... +240.0 °C N104
NiCr-Ni (K) ITS90 ZA 9020-FS -200.0...+1370.0 °C NiCr
NiCr-Ni (K) ITS90 ++ ZA 9020-SS2 -100.00...+500.00 °C NiC2
NiCroSil-NiSil (N) ITS90 ZA 9020-FS -200.0...+1300.0 °C NiSi
Fe-CuNi (L) ZA 9021-FSL -200.0... +900.0 °C FeCo
Fe-CuNi (J) ITS90 ZA 9021-FSJ -200.0...+1000.0 °C IrCo
Cu-CuNi (U) ZA 9000-FS -200.0... +600.0 °C CuCo
Cu-CuNi (T) ITS90 ZA 9021-FST -200.0... +400.0 °C CoCo
PtRh10-Pt (S) ITS90 ZA 9000-FS 0.0...+1760.0 °C Pt10
PtRh13-Pt (R) ITS90 ZA 9000-FS 0.0...+1760.0 °C Pt13
PtRh30-PtRh6 (B) ITS90 ZA 9000-FS +400.0...+1800.0 °C EL18
Au-FeCr ZA 9000-FS -270.0... +60.0 °C AuFe
W5Re-W26Re (C) ++ ZA 9000-SSC 0.0...+2320.0 °C WR26
NTC type N ZA 9000-FS -30.00...+125.00 °C NTC
NTC type N ++ ZA 9040-SS3 0.000...+45.000 °C NTC3
PTC type Kty84 ++ ZA 9040-SS4 -0.0...+200.0 °C KTY
Millivolt 1 ZA 9000-FS -26.000...+26.000 mV mV 1
Millivolt ZA 9000-FS -10.000...+55.000 mV mV
Millivolt 2 ZA 9000-FS -260.00...+260.00 mV mV 2
Volt ZA 9000-FS -2.6000...+2.6000 V Volts
Difference - millivolt 1 ZA 9000-FS -26.000...+26.000 mV D 26
Difference - millivolt ZA 9000-FS -10.000...+55.000 mV D 55
Difference - millivolt 2 ZA 9000-FS -260.00...+260.00 mV D260
Difference - volt ZA 9000-FS -2.6000...+2.6000 V D2.6
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Sensor voltage any 0.00...20.00 V Battery
Milliampere ZA 9601-FS -32.000...+32.000 mA mA
Percent (4 to 20 mA) ZA 9001-FS 0.00... 100.00 % %
Ohms ZA 9000-FS 0.00... 400.00 Ω Ohms
Ohms ++ ZA 9003-SS3 0.000... 50.000 Ω Ohm 1
Frequency ZA 9909-AK 0... 25000 Hz Freq
Pulses ZA 9909-AK 0... 65000 pulses
Digital input ZA 9000-EK2 0.0... 100.0 % Input
Digital interface ZA 9919-AKxx -65000... +65000 DIGI
Infrared 1 FI A628-1/5 0.0... +200.0 °C IR 1
Infrared 4 FI A628-4 -30.0... +100.0 °C IR 4
Infrared 6 FI A628-6 0.0... +500.0 °C IR 6
Rotating vane, normal 20 FV A915-S120 0.30... 20.00 m/s S120
Rotating vane, normal 40 FV A915-S140 0.40... 40.00 m/s S140
Rotating vane, micro 20 FV A915-S220 0.50... 20.00 m/s S220
Rotating vane, micro 40 FV A915-S240 0.60... 40.00 m/s S240
Rotating vane, macro FV A915-MA1 0.10... 20.00 m/s L420
Water turbine, micro FV A915-WM1 0.00... 5.00 m/s L605
Dyn. press. 40m/s with TC + PC FD A612-M1 0.50... 40.00 m/s L840
Dyn. press. 90 m/s with TC + PC FD A612-M6 1.00... 90.00 m/s L890
Flow sensor SS20 ++ ZA9602-SSS 0.50... 20.00 m/s L920
Rel. humidity, capacitive FH A646 0.0... 100.0 %H % rH
Rel. humidity, cap. with TC FH A646-C 0.0... 100.0 %H HcrH
Rel. humidity, cap. with TC FH A646-R 0.0... 100.0 %H H rH
Humid temperature HT FN A846 -30.00...+125.00 °C P HT
Conductivity probe with TC FY A641-LF 0.0 ...20.000 mS LF
CO2 sensor FY A600-CO2 0.0 ... 2.500 % CO2
O2 saturation with TC and PC FY A640-O2 0 ... 260 % O2-S
O2 concentration with TC FY A640-O2 0 ... 40.0 mg/l O2-C
Function channels (see 10.3.10)

* Mixture ratio, with PC FH A646 0.0 ... 500.0 g/kg H AH
* Dew-point temperature FH A646 -25.0... 100.0 °C H DT
* Partial vapor pressure FH A646 0.0...1050.0 mbar H VP
* Enthalpy with PC FH A646 0.0 ... 400.0 kJ/kg H En
* Rel. humidity, psychr. with PC FN A846 0.0 ... 100.0 %H P RH
* Mixture ratio, with PC FN A846 0.0 ... 500.0 g/kg P AH
* Dew-point temp. with PC FN A846 -25.0 ... +100.0 °C P DT
* Partial vapor pressure, with PC FN A846 0.0 ...1050.0 mbar P VP
* Enthalpy with PC FN A846 0.0 ... 400.0 kJ/kg P En
Measured value (Mb1) any f(Mb1) Meas
Difference (Mb1-Mb2) any f(Mb1) Diff
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Maximum value (Mb1) any f(Mb1) Max
Minimum value (Mb1) any f(Mb1) Min
Average value over time (Mb1) any f(Mb1) M(t)
Count of averaged (Mb1) any n(t)
Avg. val. over meas. pts (Mb2.,.Mb1) any f(Mb1) M(n)
Sum over meas. pts (Mb2...Mb1) any f( Mb1 ) S(n)
Total number of pulses (Mb1) ZA 9909-AK s.Man6.7.1 0...65000 S(t)
pulse count / print cycle (Mb1) ZA 9909-AK s. Man6.7.1 0...65000 S(P)
Alarm value (Mb1) any see 10.4.5 0/100 % Alarm
Thermal coefficient q /M01−M00 ZA 9000-FS see 9.6.1 W/ m2K q/dT
Wet bulb globe temperature ZA 9000-FS see 9.6.2 °C WBGT
Cold junction temperature any see 9.2.7 °C CJ
Volume flow m 3/h Mb1 · Q any see 9.4.9 m 3/h Flow
Timer any see 9.4.6 0...65000 s Time
Temp. for refrigerant R22 ° FDA602Lx -90.0...+79.0 °C R22
Temp. for refrigerant R134a ° FDA602Lx -75.0...+101.0 °C R134
Temp. for refrigerant R407c ° FDA602Lx -50.0...+86.0 °C R407
TK = temperature compensation, LK = atmospheric pressure compensation, Mbx = reference channels
* Humidity variables (Mb1 = temperature, Mb2 = humidity / humid temperature)
++ only via special connectors with internal characteristic (see 10.3.11, others by request)
° 8 measuring ranges for refrigerants, only with device option R (Mb1 = pressure in mbar)
10.3.10 Function channels

At the end of the table of measuring ranges and units (see above) under the
sub-heading Function channels there is a group for representing function pa-
rameters in measured value processing or calculated results from linking cer-
tain measured values on measuring channels (see Manual 6.3.4). Reference
to the actual measuring channels is provided by one or two reference chan-
nels. For all function channels there are preferred channels on the appropriate
connector; reference channel programming is not required because these val-
ues are referred to by standard reference channels Mb1 and Mb2.
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Sensor programming
Function Function channel Reference chan- Reference

nel 1 channel 2
* Humidity variables, capacitive on channel 3 or 4 Mb1 = temperature Mb2 = humidity
* Humidity variables, psychr. on channel 3 or 4 Mb1 = DT Mb2 = HT
Function parameter (Mb1) on channel 2, 3, or 4 Mb1 = channel 1
Difference (Mb1 - Mb2) on channel 2, 3, 4 (Mb1) Mb1 = channel 1 Mb2=M00
Average value over Mb2...Mb1 on channel 2, 3, 4 (Mb1) Mb1 = channel 1 Mb2=M00
Total value of Mb2...Mb1 on channel 2, 3, 4 (Mb1) Mb1 = channel 1 Mb2=M00
q /M01−M00  on channel 2, 3, 4 (q) Mb1 = channel 1 Mb2=M09
WBGT on channel 2 (GT) Mb1 = channel 1 Mb2=M00
Arrangement of channels on the connectors :
Once the range has been programmed the standard reference channels can
be used (see above). Settings for the reference channels are described in
Section 10.4.6. The best approach is to use the Function channels wizard.
Sensor channels
Device internal channels
4. Chan. 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
3. Chan. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
2. Chan. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
1. Chan. 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 Difference M01-M00
M0 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8
A new feature is the presence of 4 device-internal channels. M9 is pro-

grammed by default as differential channel M1 – M0; this applies if there are
two sensors with the same units and same decimal point position connected at
measuring points M0 and M1. However, all four channels can be used in con-
junction with any function channels with standard reference channels Mb1 = M1
and Mb2 = M0; i.e. if you want to program a function parameter without refer-
ence channel on a device-internal basis, the sensor must be connected to M1.
Advantage of device-internal channels :
If several sensors are being used for the same application, they do not have
to be reprogrammed and can be freely exchanged without losing their function
channel assignment. However, if the whole application operates with just one
sensor, then programming on the sensor itself makes more sense.
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10.3.11 Special measuring ranges ,Linearization ,Multi-point

calibration
Thanks to the new ALMEMO special connectors with extra memory for addi-
tional data (bigger EEPROM, code E4) the following tasks can now be per-
formed for the first time with elegance :
1. Provision of special measuring ranges with internal characteristic (see
10.3.9)
2. Linearization of signals for voltage, current, resistance, or frequency set by
the user
3. Multi-point calibration of all sensors
4. Serial number and calibration data management in the sensor
The 5690-2M system can as a standard feature evaluate all appropriately pro-
grammed connectors but only on the master measuring circuit board. Special
measuring ranges can be used on selector switch boards so long as they em-
ploy the same characteristic as channel M8. With option KL you can yourself,
using the AMR-Control software, program a characteristic of up to 35 support
values in the EEPROM on the ALMEMO connector. During a measuring opera-
tion the measured values between these are interpolated on a linear basis.
When correcting non-linear sensors (e.g. with PT100 or thermocouple sen-
sors) first the original characteristics are considered; then the deviations are
interpolated on a linear basis and inserted.
Code for user-defined linearization / calibration:
Designation with ! Temperatu!
If a channel with a characteristic is deactivated or programmed with a differ-
ent range, the characteristic can subsequently be reactivated by programming
the special range ´Lin´ using the keypad or command ´B99´.
Other information that can be entered in the extended connector includes the
order number, the serial number, the date of the next calibration, and the cali-
bration interval. In internetworked systems this permits automatic monitoring
of the calibration intervals (see 9.7.4, 10.8).
10.4 Special functions * SPECIAL FUNCTIONS *

±±±±±±±±±±±±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±±
On the 5690-2M data acquisition system all Connector: 1 Channel: 11
ALMEMO ® special functions can be accessed Print cycle factor: 01
via a special menu; these special functions U-Sensor min: 12.0 V
7 Action max: Start R1
may be needed only occasionally in routine 7 Action min: Ende R2
operation but may be very useful in many ap- 6 Analog-start: 0.0 °C
plications (see Manual 6.10). Some of these 6 Analog-end: 300.0 °C
Output function: MESS
functions are highly complex and should only 1 Reference ch. 1: (01)
be used if you are fully aware of how they 1 Multiplexer: (B-A)
work and what effect they have. Element flags: IR
Calibration offset: -12345
Calibration faktor: 43210
M PRINT ESC
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Special functions
10.4.1 Print cycle factor

To adapt data recording to the speed of modification at individual measuring
points a print cycle factor can be programmed to between 00 and 99; this will
cause certain measuring points to be output less frequently or not at all (see
Manual 6.10.6). This print cycle factor is by default completely disabled or set
to 01 for all measuring points; i.e. all activated measuring points are output in
each cycle. If some other factor e.g. 10 is entered the measuring point in
question will only be output every 10th cycle; if 00 is entered it will not be out-
put at all. With data saving similarly it is possible to suppress measured val-
ues that are unnecessary and thus save on memory capacity.
Enter print cycle factor (see 8.5) in function: Print cycle factor : 01
To clear the print cycle factor press <CLR>
10.4.2 Minimum sensor power supply

As with all ALMEMO® devices the sensor supply voltage on the 5690-2M is
monitored. The sensor supply voltage is displayed in the Power supply
menu (see 10.7). Some sensors, to operate properly, need their own supply
voltage and this must be provided by a rechargeable battery or via a mains
unit. To prevent measuring errors the minimum sensor voltage needed by
each individual sensor can be entered in the Special functions menu . If
the voltage drops below this value the measured value will be treated as a
sensor breakage (display ´L´ flashes) .
To enter the minimum sensor supply voltage :
Sensor voltage, minimum : 12.0 V
To disable voltage monitoring, to delete the value : <CLR>
Sensor voltage, minimum : ---- V
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10.4.3 Limit Value Responses

Relay assignment
Alarm reporting by default uses both limit values for all a device's measuring
points (see 10.3.5); i.e. if at any measuring point just one limit value is ex-
ceeded, this triggers relay 0 on a alarm relay cable or corresponding relay
adapter (see Manual 5.2/3). This relay remains energized until all measured
values return to within the prescribed limit values by the amount set as hys-
teresis. If no limit value has been set the measuring range limit is used as lim-
it value. A sensor breakage always triggers an alarm.
To differentiate between overshooting the maximum limit and undershooting
the minimum limit the alarm signaling devices
can be reprogrammed to variant 1 (see 10.6.2 LIMITS, ALARM
±±±±±±±±±±±±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±± ±
and Manual 6.10.9). Select measuring channel:
To ensure that disturbances can be reliably rec- M0: 216.7 °C
ognized and selectively evaluated it is possible, 7 Limit max: 300.0 °C
in the function Action, maximum and Ac- Relay: 0
7 Limit min: 100.0 °C
tion, minimum or in the wizard menu LIMIT Relay: 1
VALUE, ALARM to assign individual relays to spe-
cific limit values. A relay can be assigned more Output socket: A2
Use alarm cable, set variant
than one limit value. For this purpose the relay EA Trigger-Alarm
cables offer 2 relays (0 and 1); the relay adapter 2: Rx int. assigned
Relay: 01------
(ZA 8000-RTA) offers 4 relays (0 to 3). This
mode must be set in the output module as vari- M PRINT ESC
ant 2 (see 10.6.2 and Manual 6.10.9).
To set the relay module to variant 2 : EA Trigger alarm
(Relay assigned internally) 2: Rx assigned internally
To activate relay "x" in the event of overshooting limit value maximum
7 Action, maximum : -----Rx
To activate relay "y" in the event of undershooting limit value minimum
7 Action, minimum : -----Ry
To clear relay assignment press <CLR>
Controlling a measuring operation
The exceeding of a limit value can be used not only for reporting an alarm but
also for controlling a measuring operation (see Manual 6.6.3). Commands can
be assigned to a limit value by means of the functions :
Action, maximum and Action, minimum Rxx code
Start meas. operation at limit value, max: 7 Action, max: Start -- S
Stop meas. operation at limit value, min: 7 Action, min: Stop -- E
Manual inquiry at limit value, maximum : 7 Action, max: Manu -- M
Zero-set timer 0.1s at limit value, max: 7 Action, max: TZero -- T
Execute macro 5...9 at limit value, max: 7 Action, max: Mak 5 -- 5
To clear action press <CLR>
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Special functions
Printout of assignment of relay x (see Manual 6.10.8) and action Y (see Man-
ual 6.6.3) as assembled code in sensor programming (see Manual 6.10.1).
10.4.4 Analog start and analog end

The analog output of measured values to the analog output modules (see
Manual Ch 5) or to the display as bar chart or line graph must in most cases
be scaled to a particular range. You can do this by simply stipulating the start
value and end value of the range you want displayed. This range will then be
mapped to the analog range 2 V, 10 V, 20 mA or for the display with 100 pix -
els.
Program the analog output start 6 Analog start : 0.0 °C
Program the analog output end 6 Analog end : 100.0 °C
These two parameters, "analog output start" and "analog output end", are also
saved in the sensor EEPROM and can thus be individually programmed for
each channel; i.e. when channels are switched through manually each mea-
surable variable can be individually scaled.
The flag for switching over from 0 - 20 mA to 4 - 20 mA is programmed via
the element flags (see 10.4.8).
For programming all the parameters of an analog output the wizard menu
Analog output is provided (see 10.6.3).
10.4.5 Output function

If the current measured value is not actually needed but only the maximum,
minimum, average, or alarm value, this function can be programmed as out-
put function (see Manual 6.10.4). Saving, analog output, and digital output will
then only process the specified function value. As verification for the output
function being thus changed the measured value is shown with the symbols
listed below (see 8.3).
Examples
1. If measured values are being averaged over the cycle the only output val-
ue of interest is the average value itself, not the last measured value. With
a data logger this saves memory capacity.
2. The analog measured value from dew sensor FH A946-1 is not really sig-
nificant. I you set limit value, maximum to approx. 0.5 V and program the
"alarm value" function, you will then only receive the values 0.0% for dry
and 100.0% for dew.
Output function Verification symbols menu
Measured value Output function : Meas
Difference D Output function : Diff
Maximum value H Output function : Max
Minimum value L Output function : Min
Average value M Output function : M(t)
Alarm value A Output function : Alrm
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10.4.6 Reference channel 1

The calculating functions of the function channels usually refer to one (or two)
particular measuring channel(s) (see 10.3.10, Manual 6.3.4). When program-
ming a function channel the reference channel M b1 is is provided automatical-
ly by the 1st channel of the associated sensor connector M xx1. The 2nd refer-
ence channel Mb2 (for differential value, average value M(n), etc.) is provided
initially by measuring point M00. In the function Reference channel 1 you
can also set another measuring point as reference channel - either one speci-
fied measuring point or an unspecified measuring point chosen according to
the distance relative to the function channel (where -01 is the channel in front
of the function channel).
Programming reference channel 1, absolute :1 Reference channel 1: 01
Programming reference channel 1, relative :1 Reference channel 1: -10
10.4.7 Reference channel 2 or multiplexer

With those function channels needing a 2nd reference channel (see above)
Reference channel 1 is followed automatically by the function Reference
channel 2. In all other cases the Multiplexer function can be used to
change the input multiplexer and thus the pin assignment in the connector
(see Manual 6.10.2).
Programming reference chan. 2, absolute : 1 Reference channel 2: 00
Programming reference chan. 2, relative: 1 Reference channel 2: -01
Measuring inputs B+ and A-, GND-referred 1 Multiplexer: B-A
Measuring inputs C+ and A-, GND-referred 1 Multiplexer: C-A
Measuring inputs D+ and A-, GND-referred 1 Multiplexer: D-A
Differential measuring inputs C+ and B- 1 Multiplexer: C-B
Differential measuring inputs D+ and B- 1 Multiplexer: D-B
10.4.8 Element flags

Element flags can be activated per measuring channel to implement addition-
al functions specific to each sensor (see Manual 6.10.3).
Measuring current 1/10 for Pt1000, 5000Ω: Element flags: I 1/10
Emission and background temperature for IR sensor: Element flags: IR
Measuring bridge with switch for end-value simulation: Element flags: Bridge
(Activation, base value:) * Element flags: Flag 4
To deactivate electrical isolation (see 7.4): Element flags: Iso Off
(Flag 6:) * Element flags: Flag 6
To deactivate sensor breakage detection : Element flags: Br Off
To change analog output from 0-20 mA to 4-20 mA : Element flags: A 4-20
* With ALMEMO 5690-2M this element flag is of no significance.
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Device configuration
10.5 Device configuration

In the DEVICE CONFIGURATION menu cer- * DEVICE CONFIGURATION *
tain basic settings can be made. The device ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
Device designation:
designation can be used as print header in a Ahlborn, Holzkirchen
log printout or to facilitate assignment in a a Device: 00 V: 6.05 XY
network. In network operation the device ad- Baud rate: 9600 Bd
Language: Deutsch
dress is indispensable. The baud rate can be Lighting level: 1
adapted for interoperation with external de- Lighting duration: 20 s
vices. The display backlighting can be set to Contrast: 50 %
any one of three levels. The atmospheric Air. pressure: 1013 mb
Hysteresis: 10
pressure setting can be adjusted to compen- Configuration: FCR-----
sate certain sensors in particular at different Meas.channels: 40 Active: 05
altitudes. The default value for hysteresis for CJ-Temperature: 25.4 °C
alarm relays can also be modified. The num- PRINT ESC
ber of channels and the cold junction temper-
ature are displayed for the purposes of de-
vice monitoring.
10.5.1 Device designation

In the Device designation FUNCTION (see Manual 6.2.4) you can enter
any text up to maximum 40 characters in length (see 8.5). This text will then
appear in the main menu, in the print header for a measuring operation, and
in device lists (software).
Function Device designation : Device designation: Ahlborn, Holzkirchen
10.5.2 Device address and networking

All ALMEMO ® devices can be networked together very easily thus enabling
the user to centrally acquire and record measured values from several mea-
suring instruments - even if these are located far apart (see Manual 5.3). To
communicate with networked devices it is absolutely indispensable that each
device should have its own baud rate setting and its own dedicated address;
this is because only one device should respond per command. Before starting
network operation ensure therefore that all the measuring instruments in-
volved are assigned different device numbers. The device address for this
system is set by means of a code switch (6d) located on the rear of the de-
vice.
The Device function in the DEVICE CONFIGURATION menu displays the de-
vice address setting, then the device type and version number, and then if ap-
plicable an option code (see Manual 6.10.11).
Device address with type, version, option : Device: 00 5690-2M V:6.05XY
Example : Address: 00, Type: 5690-2, Version: 6.05, Option: XY
In network operation consecutive numbers between 01 and 99
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
should be used; this ensures that device 00 is not addressed un-
necessarily in the event of interruption to the power supply.
10.5.3 Baud rate, Data format

The baud rate for all interface modules is programmed on leaving the factory
to 9600 baud. In order to avoid unnecessary problems when networking sev-
eral devices together the baud rate should not be altered; rather the computer
or printer should be set to match. If this is for some reason not possible you
can, in the Baud rate function, enter the values 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 baud
or 57.6, 115.2 kbaud (paying attention not to exceed the maximum baud rate
for the interface module). The baud rate setting is saved in the EEPROM on
the interface module and thus applies when used with any other ALMEMO de-
vice.
Function Baud rate : Baud rate: 9600 baud
Data format: (settings cannot be changed) 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
10.5.4 Language
The user can choose between German / English / French as the interface lan-
guage in which the functions are labeled in the display; (other languages are
also available as options). The soft-keys are international; these cannot be
changed. If German is not set as the language outputs via the interface will
appear in English. To select the language go to the Language function (see
8.5) : Language: German
10.5.5 Backlighting and contrast

The backlighting for the display can be enabled in the selection menus by
pressing <* ON>; it can be disabled or set to any one of three levels in de-
vice configuration with the Backlighting function; (please note : backlighting
level 3 more than doubles the power consumption). If backlighting is enabled
but no mains adapter is connected, the backlighting will go out again automat-
ically after a settable backlighting duration starting as soon as the current key
operation has been completed (pause) and will go on again as soon as any
key is pressed. The Contrast function can be used to set the contrast of the
display to any one of 10 levels.
Switch backlighting on at level 1 to 3 Backlighting level: 2
Switch backlighting off (level 0) Backlighting level: 0
Enter backlighting duration 20 s to 10 min Backlighting duration: 20 s
If backlighting is switched on,
the status bar will display the symbol: * Backlighting on
If backlighting is switched off temporarily, the : * Pause
To switch backlighting on again without the function press : <ESC>
Set the contrast (10 to 100 %) (see 8.5) Contrast: 50 %
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Device configuration
10.5.6 Atmospheric pressure

The atmospheric pressure can be set to compensate certain sensors (see
9.2.6). If atmospheric pressure is measured it will appear in this function.
Enter atm. pressure in the Atm pressure function Atm pressure: 1013 mbar
10.5.7 Hysteresis
The hysteresis for an alarm triggered in the event of a limit value being ex-
ceeded can be set generally for all sensors from 0 to 99 digits (default 10 dig-
its) in the Hysteresis function (see 10.3.5 and Manual 6.2.7).
To modify hysteresis (0 to 99) (see 8.5) Hysteresis : 10
10.5.8 Operating parameters

Certain operating parameters can be configured by the user as software op-
tions in the function Configuration (see Manual 6.10.13.2).
Change mains frequency noise suppression from 50Hz to 60Hz Configuration:F-------
To delete all measured values at the start of a meas. op. Configuration :-C------
Ring memory (values are overwritten if memory full) Configuration:- -R-----
Immediate output via the interface, oversampling Configuration:- ---A---
Switch signal transmitter off Configuration:- ----S--
The following parameters can be used to check proper device functioning :
Of 60 possible channels 25 are activated : Measuring channels:60 active : 25
Sensor supply voltage 11.7 V = mains operation Sensor voltage :11.7 V
Cold junction temperature = socket temperature : CJTemperature :25.4°C
10.6 Output modules

Data logger ALMEMO® 5690-2M has two out-
put sockets A1 and A2; these can output * OUTPUT MODULES *
±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
measured values in either analog or digital Output socket A1:

DK Data cable
form or as an alarm signal. It is also possible 0: RS232
to initiate various functions by means of trig-
ger pulses. To cover all possibilities while Baudrate: 57.6 kBd
also keeping the hardware to a minimum all
necessary interfaces have been integrated Output socket A2:
EA Trigger-Alarm
on the ALMEMO® output connectors. 2: Rx int. assigned
These output modules, just like the sensors, Relay: 01------
are automatically recognized and shown in Analogue channel: 00
the OUTPUT MODULES menu so that normal- Analogue value: +32500
ly no programming is required. PRINT ESC
Here the numerous connection possibilities
are just listed; for a detailed description see
the Manual Ch 5.
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10.6.1 Data cables

Via the serial interface you can output cyclic data logs, all functional values
from the measuring menus, and all the programming details for the device
and for the sensors to a printer or computer. All ALMEMO ® data cables (e.g.
RS-232, RS-422, optic fiber, USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, etc.) and the various
connections to the devices are described in the Manual Section 5.2. Other
modules for networking the devices are described in the Manual Section 5.3.
All available interface modules are connected to socket A1 (6f); this is with
the exception of cable ZA 1999-NK which is used for networking a further de-
vice; this must be connected to socket A2.
In the menu under the socket concerned the following information
is displayed : Output socket A1:
DK Data cable
Variant 0 : Serial standard interface always active 0: RS232
The baud rate is also saved in the cable connector Baud rate: 9600 baud
10.6.2 Relay trigger cable

The combined input and output cables (ZA 1000-EAK) and the relay trigger
analog adapter ZA 800x-RTA (see Manual 5.1.2 / 3) provide up to maximum
4 switch contacts for driving peripheral equipment and trigger inputs (see
Manual 6.6.4). They are plugged into output socket A2 (6f); their functioning
can be programmed (see Manual 6.10.9).
Module Type Num Abbrevi- Comment

ber ation
Trigger cables EK 0 EK0 Start / stop on positive edge / contact
EK 1 EK1 Measuring point scan, once-only
EK 2 EK2 Clear maximum / minimum values
EK 3 EK3 Print the function
EK 4 EK4 Start / stop, level-triggered
NK 8 EK8 Set measured value to zero
Alarm cables GK 0 AK0 Relay R0 - alarm from all channels
GK2 1 AK1 Relay R0 - alarm maximum, relay R1 - alarm minimum
GK3 2 AK2 Relay Rx - assigned internally (see 10.4.3)
AK 8 AK8 Relay Rx - driven externally
Trigger alarms EGK 0 EA0 Start / stop, relay R0 - alarm from all channels
EGK 1 EA1 Start / stop, relay R0 - alarm maximum, relay R1 - alarm
minimum
EGK 2 EA2 Start / stop, relay Rx - assigned internally
EAK 8 EA8 Start / stop, relay Rx - driven externally
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Output modules
At socket A2 Output socket A2:

a trigger alarm cable is connected EA trigger alarm
programmed to variant no. 2 2: Rx-internally assigned
relay R1 is activated Relay: -1------
After function selection the variant x can be programmed.
Alarm variant no. 2 ´Relay - internally assigned´ also requires the assign-
ment of the relays to certain limit values
(see 10.4.3).
Variant no. 8 ´Relay - driven externally´ permits manual control of the relays
via the keypad or via the interface (see Manual 6.10.10).
Trigger alarm cable EA trigger alarm
programmed to variant no. 8 8: Rx - driven externally
Programming the relay states, see 5.5 Relay: 0-------
10.6.3 Analog output

For analog recording from the selected mea-
ANALOG OUTPUT
suring point you can, to socket A1 and / or ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
socket A2 (6f) connect either an analog output Output socket: A2
cable ZA 1601-RK without electrical isolation RK Recording cable 20mA
(see Manual 5.1.1) or a relay trigger analog Select measuring channel:
adapter ZA 8000-RTA with electrically isolated 00: 216.7 °C
analog output (see Manual 5.1.3) . All the pa-
Scaling:
rameters for configuring the analog outputs Analog-start: 0.0 °C
can be reached via the wizard menu Analog Analog-end: 300.0 °C
output . Current output: 4-20 mA
The functions Analog start and analog end Analogue value: 15557
used for scaling have already been explained
M PRINT ESC
in the section dealing with the Special func-
tions menu (see 10.4).
Select the output socket A1 or A2 Output socket : A2
Select the measuring point 00: 216.7 °C
to be output by pressing  ...
Scaling the analog output :
Program the analog output start Analog start: 0.0 °C
Program the analog output end Analog end: 100.0 °C
For 20 mA analog outputs only :
Choose between 0 - 20 mA and 4 - 20 mA output Current output: 4-20 mA
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Analog channel
In the menu Output modules the measuring point to be output via the analog
output at socket A2 is displayed as analog channel. If not otherwise programmed
this is the selected channel Mxx. This setting together with a semi-continuous mea-
suring rate (see 10.1.3) is the most suitable because the analog output will then be
used the most often. However, it is possible to program any measuring point as
analog output (see above).
Analog output of the selected meas. channel Mxx Analog channel: Mxx
Analog output of the selected meas. point yy Analog channel: yy
Programmed analog output (see below) Analog channel: M--
Programmed analog value output
The analog value (output at A1) can also be programmed manually or via the
interface within a range from -12000 to +20000 digits (see Manual 6.10.7).
This gives, depending on the analog output, the following output signals :
Voltage output -1.2 ... +2.0 V 0.1 mV / digit
Voltage output -6.0 ... +10.0 V 0.5 mV / digit
Current output 0.0 ... 20.0 mA 1 µA / digit
Analog channel : M--
Output of 2.5 V with 10 V output = 5000 digits Analog value: +05000
To switch back to measuring channel press <OFF>
To switch back to last programmed value press <ON>
10.7 Power supply menu

The power supply for the measuring instru-
* POWER SUPPLY *
ment is normally derived from mains adapter ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
ZB 1212-NA3 (12V/2A). There is also the op- ¯
tion of using module ES 5690-AP with 8 AA Battery voltage 10.8 V
Sensor voltage 11.6 V
NiMH rechargeable batteries. The power sup-
ply menu displays the current battery voltage
to help you estimate the battery's remaining
operating time. At 10.4 V the battery symbol
in the status bar starts to flash and at 8.8 V
the device switches off automatically. The
current charge status cannot be displayed ESC
more exactly than this because of the differ-
ent types of load.
Display of supply voltage / battery voltage Battery voltage: 10.8 V

Display of actual sensor voltage Sensor voltage : 11.6 V
76 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Locking, calibration menu (option KL)
10.8 Locking, calibration menu (option KL)

With option KL it is possible to correct cali- * Locking, calibration*
brated sensors at several points in the con- ±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
Password: ****
nector (see 10.3.11), to manage the calibra- Locking level: Menu: 0 Fct: 0
tion of the device and sensors by means of
Device: 2890-9 6.22
serial numbers, and to lock access to certain Serial number: 04020123
functions. For this purpose the “Programming” Next calibration: 01.12.05
menus contain an additional menu Locking, Signal for calibration: Ø
calibration . The right-of-access to this and Sensor: Channel: 00
certain other menus and to keypad functions Type: FHA646-6
Serial number: 04020123
can be stipulated in detail and protected by Next calibration:: 01.02.06
password. Calibr. interval: 12 Month
PRINT ESC
If no password is used and the locking levels
for the menus (Menu) and for the keypad func-
tions (Fct) are set to 0, access to all functions will be allowed. The locking levels
restricting access to the menus and to the keypad functions are independent of
one another; these levels can be selecting separately as listed in the tables be-
low. Having set a locking level this setting can be protected by password.
Device locking
No password, locking with new password Password: ----
Locking protected by password, enter password Password: ****
Select locking level for menu and function Locking: Menu: 0 Fct: 0
Menu Locking the menus

0 None
1 Calibration menu, except password
2 + programming menus, except recording to memory and output from memory
3 + recording to memory and output from memory
4 + wizard menus
5 + measuring menus, except user menu U1
Fct Locking the functions and keys
0 None
1 Data input, switching on and off PROG, ON, OFF, ZERO, ADJ
2 + clear measured data CMEM, CLR, CLRA
3 + start / stop / output measuring opera- START/STOP, MANU, ARRAY, PRINT
tion
4 + function selection, measuring point se- PROG, F«, M«
lection
Version and calibration data management
The device type (with version and serial number) and the sensors (with order
number and in some cases serial number) are displayed. Here you can enter
the date for the next calibration due. If “calibration message” is activated then,
as soon as the next calibration is due, a message to this effect will appear
when the device is switched on.
ALMEMO® 5690-2M 77
11. Trouble-shooting
11. TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Data acquisition system ALMEMO 5690-2M can be configured and pro-
grammed in many versatile ways. It is suitable for connecting a wide variety
of very different sensors, additional measuring instruments, alarm signaling
devices, and peripheral equipment. Given these numerous possibilities the
device may in certain circumstances not behave quite as expected. The
cause of such unexpected behavior is only very rarely a device defect; more
usually it is incorrect operation by the user, an invalid setting, or unsuitable
cabling. In such event try to pinpoint and clear the problem with the aid of the
following tests.
Error No display, display malfunction, keys do not react
Remedy Check the power supply, charge the battery, switch off and then on
again.
If necessary, re-initialize; (see 6.5).
Error Measured values are incorrect.
Remedy Check all the channel programming very carefully, especially the
base value and zero-point (sensor programming and special functions).
Error Fluctuating measured values or the system hangs in mid-operation.
Remedy Check the cabling for any inadmissible electrical connections.
Unplug any suspicious sensors.
Connect hand-held sensors in air or phantoms (for thermocouples short-
circuit AB, for PT100 sensors use 100Ω) and check.
Connect the sensors again one at a time and check successively.
If a fault persists for any one connection, then check all wiring; if neces-
sary, insulate the sensor and eliminate interference by using shielded or
twisted wiring.
Error Data transmission via the interface does not function.
Remedy Check interface module, connections, and settings.
Are both devices set to the same baud rate and transmission mode ? (see
10.5.3)
Is the correct COM interface on the computer being addressed ?
Is a printer in the ONLINE status ?
Are the handshake lines DTR and DSR active ?
To check the data flow and the handshake lines a small interface tester
with LEDs comes in very handy; (in ready-to-operate status the data lines
TXD, RXD carry negative potential of approx. -9V and the LEDs light up
green, whereas the handshake lines DSR, DTR, RTS, CTS carry approx.
+9V positive voltage and the LEDs light up red; for the duration of data
transmission the data LEDs must flash red).
Test data transmission by means of a terminal (AMR-Control, WIN-Con-
trol, WINDOWS-Terminal).
Select output channel interface U using command Á1´,
Address the device using its assigned device number´Gxy´ (see Manual
6.2.1).
78 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Trouble-shooting
Enter <Strg Q> for XON, if the device is in the XOFF status.
Check the programming by means of ´P15´ (see Manual 6.2.3).
Test the transmit line by entering a cycle using command ´Z123456´ and
check in the display.
Test the receive line by pressing <PRINT> and check in the display.
Error Data transmission in the network does not function.
Remedy Check to ensure that all devices are set to different addresses.
Address all devices individually via the terminal with command ´Gxy´.
Addressed device is OK if at least ý CR LF´ is returned as echo.
If transmission is still not possible, unplug the networked devices.
Check all devices individually on the data cable to the computer; (see
above).
Check the wiring for short-circuit or crossed wires.
Are all network distributors supplied with power ?
Network the devices again one at a time and check successively; (see
above).
If, after performing the above-listed checks and remedial steps, the device
still fails to behave as described in the operating instructions, it must be re-
turned to our factory in Holzkirchen, accompanied by an explanatory note, er-
ror description, and if available test printouts. With the AMR-Control software
you can print out screen-shots with the relevant programming and save and /
or print out a comprehensive ´function test´ in the device list or terminal oper-
ations.
12. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

Data acquisition system ALMEMO 5690-2M complies in full with the safety re-
quirements specified in the EU directive relating to electromagnetic compati-
bility (EMC) (89/336/EWG).
The following standards have been applied in evaluating the product.
IEC 61326:1997+A1:1998+A2:2000
IEC 61000-6-1:1997 IEC 61000-4-2: 1995+A1:1998+A2:2000 8kV
IEC 61000-6-3:1996 IEC 61000-4-4: 1995+A1:2000 2kV
IEC 61000-4-3:1995+A1:1998+A2:2000 10V/m
The following advisory notes must be observed when operating the device.
1. If the standard sensor is extended (1.5 meters) care must be taken to en-
sure that the measuring lines are not laid together with high-voltage power
cables and that, if necessary, they are properly shielded so as to prevent
spurious interference being induced in the system.
2. Using the device in strong electromagnetic fields may aggravate measur-
ing errors (<50µV at 3V/m and 1.5 meters thermocouple sensor). After ex-
posure to such irradiation ceases, the device will again operate within its
technical specifications.
ALMEMO® 5690-2M 79
13. Appendix
13. APPENDIX
13.1 Technical data (see Manual 2.3)
Measuring inputs :
Master measuring circuit board MM-A9: 9 ALMEMO® sockets for ALMEMO ® flat connectors
Measuring channels : 9 primary channels, electr. isol., maximum 31 additional chan-
nels for double sensors and function channels
A/D converter : Delta - sigma, 24-bit, 2.5 / 10 / 50 / 100 meas. operations per
second, adjustable 1 to 100
Sensor power supply : Total mains : 12V 400mA, recharg. batt.: 9 to 11.5V 200mA
Selector switch board U-A10: 10 ALMEMO ® sockets, suitable for ALMEMO® flat connectors
10 channels, electrically isolated, 30 additional channels
with sensor power supply, 2 slots
Selector switch board U-MU: 10 inputs, electr. isol., via 10x MU connector
without sensor power supply, 30 additional channels, 1 slot
Selector switch board U-TH: 10 inputs, electr. isol., via miniature thermocouples without
sensor power supply, 30 additional channels, 1 or 2 slots
If arranged in series one dummy panel must be inserted, 4 DU
Selector switch board U-KS: 10 inputs, electrically isolated, via 2 clamp connectors
without sensor power supply, 30 additional channels, 1 slot
Selector switch board U-KSUI: all inputs, 10V, divider 100/1 and all inputs 20mA with shunt
Outputs : 2 ALMEMO® output sockets suitable for all output modules
Alarm signal transmitter, internal
Standard equipment
Display Graphics 128 x 128 pixels, 16 rows of 4 mm
Operation : 9 keys (4 soft-keys and cursor block)
Memory: Multimedia card, drive, and USB card reader
Option S: 512-KB EEPROM (64,000 to 100,000 measured values)
Cannot be used at 100 measuring operations per second.
Date and time-of-day : Real-time clock, buffered with lithium battery
Microprocessor : M16C62P
Power supply : external 10 to 13 VDC
Mains adapter : ZA 1212-NA, 230 VAC to 12 VDC, 2 A
Rechargeable battery in module AP : 8 NiMH AA batteries, 9 to 11 V, 1600 mAh
Current consumption Active mode: approx. 37 mA (without input and
output modules)
Backlighting 1: approx. 46 mA
Sleep mode approx. 50 uA
Selector switch boards : approx. 5 mA
Housing :
19-inch desktop housing, 32 DU WxHxD 179 x 158 x 232 mm, polystyrene shielded
19-inch desktop housing, 84 DU WxHxD 444 x 158 x 232 mm, polystyrene shielded
19" sub-rack, 84 DU WxHxD 483 x 132 x 273 mm
80 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Technical data
Suitable conditions
Operating temperature -10 to +50 °C (storage temperature -20 to +60 °C)
Ambient relative humidity : 10 to 90 % rH (non-condensing)
Product overview
Order no.
Data acquisition system ALMEMO® 5690-2M
9 inputs, maximum 40 channels, 2 outputs, cascadable interface,
9 keys, LCD graphics display, real-time clock, MMC memory,
USB card reader, mains unit 12 V / 2 A
in 19-inch desktop housing, 32 DU, 6 slots MA 56902M09TG3
in 19-inch desktop housing, 84 DU, 19 slots MA 56902M09TG8
in 19-inch sub-rack, 84 DU, 19 slots MA 56902M09BT8
Options
S: 512-KB EEPROM, integrated OA 5690-S
R: Measuring ranges for temperature display of 8 refrigerants SB 0000-R
KL:Linearization, multi-point calibration, calibration data management OA 5690-KL
Rechargeable battery module (8 NiMH cells, 1600 mAh), 1 slot ES 5690-AP
Selector switch board U-A10 with 10 inputs, electrically isolated,
for ALMEMO® flat connectors, 10 to 40 channels, 2 slots ES 5690-UA10
Selector switch board U-MU with 10 inputs, electrically isolated,
Sensor connector with 10x MU connector, 10 to 40 channels, 1 slot ES 5690-UMU
10x MU connector for 10 sensors, 10 to 40 channels ZA 5690-MU
Selector switch board U-TH with 10 inputs, electrically isolated,
Sensor connector with thermocouple, 10 to 40 channels,`1 or 2 slots ES 5690-UTH
Selector switch board U-KS with 10 inputs, electrically isolated,
Sensor connector with clamp connector, 10 to 40 channels, 1 slot ES 5690-UKS
Option KSU: All inputs for 10 V with 100:1 divider OA 5690-UKSU
Option KSI: All inputs for 20 mA with shunt OA 5690-UKSI
Accessories
Multimedia card, minimum 32 MB ZB 1904-MMC
DC power cable, 10 to 30 VDC, 12 V / 0.25 A, electrically isolated ZB 3090-UK
DC power cable, 10 to 30 VDC, 12 V / 1.25 A, electrically isolated ZB 3090-UK2
ALMEMO® data cable with V24 interface, electr. isol., maximum 115.2 kbaud ZA 1909-DK5
ALMEMO® network cable, electrically isolated, maximum 115.2 kbaud ZA 1999-NK5
ALMEMO® data cable with Ethernet interface, electr. isol., max. 115.2 kbaud ZA 1945-DK
ALMEMO® input / output cable for triggering and limit value alarms ZA 1000-EGK
ALMEMO® recording cable, not electrically isolated, -1.25 to 2.00 V ZA 1601-RK
ALMEMO® relay trigger analog adapter (4 relays, 2 trigger inputs) ZA 8000-RTA
Option R1, R2, R3: Analog output, electrically isolated, 2 V, 10 V, 20 mA OA 8000-Rx
ALMEMO® 5690-2M 81
13. Appendix
13.2 Index
Action, maximum and Action, minimum 10.4.3 68
additional channels 7.2 18
Alarm cables 10.6.2 74
alarm relay cable 10.4.3 68
AMR-Control 4.1.3 14
Analog channel 10.6.3 76
Analog output 10.6.3 75
Analog start and analog end 10.6.3 75
Analog start and analog end 10.4.4 69
ARRAY 9.4.4 37
Atmospheric pressure 10.5.6 73
Atmospheric pressure compensation 9.2.6 30
Averaging 9.4 35
Averaging mode 10.3.3 36, 59
Averaging over individual manual measuring operations 9.4.3 36
Averaging over measuring points 9.4.8 40
Averaging over the cycle 9.4.7 39
Averaging over the measuring time , 9.4.5 38
backlighting 8.1 22
Backlighting 10.5.5 72
bar charts 9.5.1 42
Base value 10.3.6 60
Baud rate 10.5.3 72
calibration data management 10.3.11 66
Calibration data management 9.7.4 49
Changing the units 10.3.8 61
Check lamps 1.2 2f.
CJTemperature 10.5.8 73
Clearing the memory 10.2.6 57
code switch 7.3 19
Code switch 1.2 4
Code switches 1.2 3
Cold junction compensation 9.2.7 31
cold junction temperature 9.2.7 31
Cold junction temperature 10.5.8 73
compensation 9.2 27
Configuration 10.5.8 73
Connecting the transducers 7 18
Connection socket DC 1.2 3
continuous measuring point scan 10.1.3 51
contrast 10.5.5 72
conversion rate 10.1.3 51
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Index
Correction values 10.3.7 61

Cross-section 9.4.9 41
Current output 10.6.3 75
cycles 10.1 50
Cyclic output 9.3.2 32
Data buffering 6.6 17
Data cables 10.6.1 74
Data format 10.5.3 72
Data input 8.5 24
Date 10.1.1 50
Date and time-of-day of maximum value 9.1.2 26
DC socket 6.1 16
Decimal point setting 10.3.6 60
Designation 10.3.2 59
Device address 10.5.2 71
Device configuration 10.5 71
Device designation 10.5.1 71
Device-internal channels 7.2 18
Diameter 9.4.9 41
differential channel 7.2 18
Differential measurement 9.5.2 42
Display 8 22
Display of several measuring points 9.5 42
electrically isolated 7.4 21
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 12 79
Element flags 10.4.8 70
End time 10.1.4 52
Exponent 10.3.6 60
Extending the measuring points 7.3 19
External DC voltage supply 6.2 16
Factor 10.3.6 60
File name 10.2.2 53f.
Function channels 10.3.10 64
Function keys 8.2 23
Function printouts 9.7.3 47
Function selection 8.4 24
Functions of the ALMEMO 5690-2M 4.1 10
Gain correction 10.3.7 61
Ground socket 1.2 3
Housing 13.1 80
hysteresis 10.3.5 60
Hysteresis 10.5.7 73
Initial commissioning 5 15
input channel 10.3.1 58
ALMEMO® 5690-2M 83
13. Appendix
Introduction 4 10
keypad 8 22
Keypad 1.1 2
Language 10.5.4 72
level of smoothing 9.4.1 36
Limit Value Responses 10.4.3 68
Limit Value Responses 10.4.3 68
Limit values 10.3.5 60
line graph 9.3.5 34
Linearization 10.3.11 66
Locking the sensor programming 10.3.4 59
Mains operation 6.1 16
manual measuring point scan 9.3.1 32
Max time 9.1.2 26
Measured data, recording 10.2.2 54
Measured value correction 9.2 27
Measuring 9 25
Measuring channels 10.5.8 73
measuring duration 9.4.6 38
Measuring duration 10.2.2 52, 54
Measuring inputs 7.2 3, 18
Measuring inputs 13.1 4, 80
measuring menus 9 22, 25
Measuring operations 4.1.2 12
Measuring point designation 10.3.2 59
Measuring point scan 9.3 32
Measuring points list 9 25
Measuring points list 9.5.3 43
Measuring rate 10.1.3 51
Measuring time 9.4.6 38
Measuring with a measuring point 9.1 26
Memory 10.2.1 53
memory activation 10.1.2 50
memory output 9.3.3 33
Memory output 10.2.6 56
Memory space 9.3.3 33
Menu configuration 9.7.2 46
Menu Measuring points list 9.5.3 43
Menu Multi-channel display 9.5.1 42
menu selection 8.1 22
Min time 9.1.2 26
Minimum sensor power supply 10.4.2 67
Module AP 1.2 3
Module MM-A9 1.2 3
84 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Index
Module U-A10 1.2 4

Module U-KS 1.2 4
Module U-MU 1.2 4
Module U-TH 1.2 4
Multi-channel display 9.5.1 42
Multi-point calibration 10.3.11 66
multimedia card 10.2.1 53
multimedia card 1.1 2
multiplexer 10.4.7 70
Networked measuring 9.4.4 37
networking 10.5.2 71
Numbering of measuring operations 10.2.3 55
ON
8.1 22
Once-only output 9.3.1 32
Operating parameters 10.5.8 73
Operation with rechargeable battery 6.3 16
output cables 10.6.2 74
output format 10.1.2 50
output format 9.3.2 33
Output function 10.4.5 69
Output menu functions 9.3.4 33
Output modules 10.6 73
Output sockets 1.2 3
P-OFF 8.1 22
Peak value memory 9.1.2 26
Potential separation 7.4 20
Power supply 13.1 16, 80
Power supply menu 10.7 76
Print cycle factor 10.4.1 67
Process control 4.1.3 13
Product overview 13.1 81
Programmed analog value output 10.6.3 76
Programming 10 50
programming menus 10 22, 50
rechargeable batteries 3.3 9
rechargeable battery module 4.1 10
Reference channel 1 10.4.6 70
Reference channel 2 10.4.7 70
refrigerants, 10.3.9 64
Reinitialization 6.5 17
relay adapter 10.4.3 68
Relay assignment 10.4.3 68
Relay trigger cable 10.6.2 74
ALMEMO® 5690-2M 85
13. Appendix
Ring memory 10.2.2 54

Scaling 10.3.6 60
Scaling the analog output 10.6.3 75
Scope of delivery 3.2 9
Selecting a measuring point 9.1.1 26
Selecting the measuring range 10.3.9 61
selector switch board U-A10 7.3 19
Selector switch board U-KS 7.3 20
Selector switch board U-MU 7.3 19
Selector switch board U-TH 7.3 20
Semi-continuous measuring point scan 10.1.3 51
Sensor adjustment 9.2.3 28
Sensor breakage 8.3 23
sensor power supply 10.4.2 67
Sensor programming 10.3 11, 58
Sensor supply 6.4 17
Sensor voltage 10.5.8 73
Sensor voltage, minimum 10.4.2 67
Set measured value to zero 9.2.1 27
setpoint entry 9.2.4 29
Sleep mode 10.2.5 55
sliding average 9.4.1 36
Smoothing out meas. val. 9.4.1 36
Software 4.1.3 14
Special functions 10.4 66
special measuring operations 9.6 44
Special measuring ranges 10.3.11 66
Standard display 9.1 26
Standard equipment 13.1 80
Start time 10.1.4 52
Starting and stopping measuring operations 10.2.4 55
Status symbols 8.3 23
Suitable conditions 13.1 81
Switching ON / OFF 6.5 17
Technical data 13.1 80
Temperature compensation 9.2.5 30
Thermal coefficient 9.6.1 44
Time constant 9.4.1 36
time-of-day 10.1.1 50
timer 9.4.6 38
Times 10.1 50
To switch off the device 8.1 22
Transducers 7.1 18
trigger cable 10.6.2 74
86 ALMEMO® 5690-2M
Index
Trouble-shooting 11 78
Two-point adjustment 9.2.4 29
user menu 9.7.2 46
User menus 9.7 45
Volume flow measurement 9.4.9 41
Warranty 3.1 8
Wet bulb globe temperature 9.6.2 44
WIN-Control 4.1.3 14
wizard menu 9.4 35
Wizard menu 9.6 44
wizard menus 8.1 22
Zero-point adjustment 9.2.2 28
Zero-point correction 10.3.7 61
9.2.6 17, 31
ALMEMO® 5690-2M 87
13. Appendix
13.3 Your contact person
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Data acquisition system

(5) Module AP rechargeable (f) Output sockets A1, A2

Extension of measuring points with selector switch boards

(8) Module U-MU: selector switch board 10x MU connector

(9) Module U-TH: selector switch board 10 thermal sockets

(10) Module U-KS: selector switch board 2x5 clamp connectors

9.2.4 Two-point adjustment with setpoint entry .................................. 29

10.2.5 Sleep mode.............................................................................. 55

3.2 Scope of delivery

3.3 How to deal with rechargeable batteries (option)

3.4 Special notes on use

4.1 Functions of the ALMEMO 5690-2M

4.1.1 Sensor programming

scaling values can be calculated automatically by setting to zero and entering

4.1.2 Measuring operations

Measured value memory

6.1 Mains operation

6.2 External DC voltage supply

6.3 Operation with rechargeable battery

6.4 Sensor supply

6.5 Switching ON / OFF, Reinitialization

6.6 Data buffering

7. CONNECTING THE TRANSDUCERS

7.2 Measuring inputs and additional channels

Device internal channels

7.3 Extending the measuring points

7.4 Potential separation

8. DISPLAY AND KEYPAD

MEASURING Menus * ALMEMO 5690-2 *

U3 Volume flow Recording to memory ©ASSISTANT-Menus:

POFF *ON Menu1 MEASURING-Menus

Display menu selection by means of <ESC>

8.2 Function keys C © REC COM l© ©l R01 * ´´´´´´µµµµ¶

8.3 Status symbols in the display and status LEDs (2)

8.4 Function selection C © REC COM l© ©l R01 * ´´´´´´µµµµ¶

ZERO ADJ M ESC

Selection of functions The first changeable parameter is highlighted in in-

8.5 Data input

9. MEASURING WITH THE MEASURING MENUS

Meas.points list: Comment

9.1 Measuring with a measuring point

Time: 12:34:56 Date:01.01.04

9.2 Measured value correction and compensation

in all menus at the touch of a button. More

9.2.2 Zero-point adjustment

9.2.3 Sensor adjustment for chemical sensors and probes

1. Setting up a means of calibration for the zero point:

9.2.4 Two-point adjustment with setpoint entry

9.2.5 Temperature compensation

Temperature compensation can be performed either automatically using the

9.2.6 Atmospheric pressure compensation

e.g. error per 100 mbar Compensation range

It is advisable therefore, especially when taking measurements at appreciable

9.2.7 Cold junction compensation

9.3 Measuring point scan and output

ther manually at certain times or cyclically Time: 12:34:56 Date:01.01.04