Ob Dat 1038
Ob Dat 1038
Ob Dat 1038
Controllers
monitoring
To ensure system integrity a full set of parameters are
measured, including ground fault, temperature, current
and voltage. The 1038 can be set to periodically check
the tubing bundle for faults, alerting maintenance
personnel of a problem which eliminates costly manual
maintenance checks.
ground-fault protection
Where electrical codes require ground-fault equipment
protection on heat-tracing circuits the 1038 controllers
PRODUCT OVERVIEW provide ground-fault sensing with alarm, and trip
The O’Brien 1038 is a compact, full-featured, touch functionality. Internal self-tests are automated,
screen based, single-point heat-tracing controller. It eliminating the need for manual testing. TRACEPAK
provides control and monitoring of TRACEPAK and and STACKPAK installations equipped with the 1038
STACKPAK bundles for both freeze protection and do not require additional ground-fault equipment,
process temperature maintenance. This controller which simplifys installation and reduces cost.
can monitor and alarm on high and low temperature,
high and low current, ground-fault levels, voltage, installation
and supports a host of additional features to offer the The 1038 comes ready to install in a NEMA 4X/IP6x-
utmost in control and monitoring of O’Brien tubing rated FRP or stainless steel enclosure and is approved
bundles. for both indoor and outdoor locations. Wiring is as
simple as connecting the incoming and outgoing
The 1038 controller is standard with a solid-state
power wiring (up to 277 Vac) and temperature sensors
relay (SSR) for use in nonhazardous and Class I Div.
as needed for the application.
2 / Zone 2 hazardous locations. The controller is
protected by a Fiber reinforced plastic or Stainless The 1038 has an intuitive user interface that making
steel enclosure, both with front window (-FW or it easy to use and program. Alarm conditions and
-SW). Multiple communication ports allow flexible programming settings are easy to read and interpret
connectivity for remote monitoring, configuration, on the color touch screen. All settings are stored in
and ease of integration with supervisor software or a non‑volatile memory in the event of a power failure
Distributed Control System (DCS).
communication
Control
The 1038 supports both Modbus RTU and Modbus/
The 1038 measures temperatures of up to three TCP protocols and is equipped with RS485 and
directly-connected temperature sensors. The Ethernet ports for connection to a distributed control
controller also supports 4-20mA inputs, allowing the system (DCS).
use of external temperature sensor converters with
thermocouples or other sensor types. It provides The controller may be networked to a host PC running
line sensing, ambient sensing, Proportional Ambient Windows based supervisor software for central
Sensing Control (PASC), and power limiting modes. programming, status review, and alarm annunciation.
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General
Area of use Nonhazardous and Class I, Division 2/Zone 2 hazardous locations
Approvals Class I, Division 2, Group A,B,C,D T4 Type 4X
Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA nC [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc
Ex ec nC [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc
E4905419 IP64 (FW) IP66 (SW)
Proc. Cont. Eq.
Use in Haz. Loc.
(Associated Apparatus)
DEMKO 18 ATEX 2091 X
IECEx UL 18 .0098X
II 3 (1)G Ex ec nC [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gc 1180
IP64 (FW) IP66 (SW)
Supply voltage 100 Vac to 277 Vac, +/–10 %, 50/60 Hz
Common supply for controller and tubing bundle
Power consumption <24W
Enclosure
Protection FRP: NEMA 4X/IP64 SS: NEMA 4X/IP66
Materials FRP or 304 Stainless Steel
Ambient operating temperature range –40°F to 140°F (–40°C to 60°C)
Ambient storage temperature range –40°F to 185°F (–40°C to 85°C)
Relative humidity 0% to 90%, noncondensing
Maximum altitude 2,000 m (6,562 ft)
Control
Relay type Double-pole, solid-state, normally open
Voltage, maximum 277 Vac nominal, 50/60 Hz
Current, maximum 32A @ 40°C derated to 24 A @ 50°C further derated to 16A @ 60°C
Control algorithms Line sensing on/off, proportional, PASC, always on, always off
Control range –328°F to 1292°F (–200°C to 700°C)
1038 1038
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Monitoring
Temperature Low alarm range -328ºF to 1292ºF (-200ºC to 700ºC) or OFF
High alarm range -328ºF to 1292ºF (-200ºC to 700ºC) or OFF
Ground fault Alarm range 10 mA to 500 mA or OFF
Trip range 10 mA to 500 mA or OFF
Current Low alarm range 0.1 Amps to 100 Amps or OFF
High alarm range 0.1 Amps to 100 Amps or OFF
Power limit 8 W to 30 kW
Voltage Low alarm range 80 V to 300 V or OFF
High alarm range 80 V to 300 V or OFF
Resistance Low resistance range 1% to 100% of deviation from nominal
High resistance range 1% to 250% of deviation from nominal
Autocycle Diagnostic test interval adjustable from 1 to 750 hours
Alarm Outputs
AC relay Form-C dry contact: 100 VAC to 277 VAC, 3A , 50/60Hz
Connection Terminals
Power supply input Screw terminals, 24 – 5 AWG (0.2 – 16.8mm2)
Heating cable output Screw terminals, 24 – 5 AWG (0.2 – 16.8mm2)
Ground Three box lugs, 14 – 2 AWG (2.0 – 33.6 mm2)
Sensor/Other Terminals Cage clamp terminals, 28 – 12 AWG (0.08 – 3.3 mm2)
Communications
RS-485 Modbus RTU: 2-wire RS-485 shielded twisted pair, maximum length 4,000 ft (1,200 m)
Data Rate: 9600, 19.2k,38.4k,57.6k baud, none, even or odd parity, 0,1 or 2 stop bits
Ethernet Modbus/TCP, DHCP, 10/100 Base-T, maximum length 328 ft (100 m)
Data Rate: 10 or 100 MB/s
Connections: Shielded 8-pin RJ-45
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Ordering Details
1038 Controller in an 8” X 10” 304SS enclosure with window. 10380-004 19.0 (8.6)
2-pole 32A 277V SSR. Controls a single circuit with a 2-pole solid-state relay
1038SC-002 T/C Signal Converter in 7”H X 4.5”W X 3.5”D FRP enclosure 10380SC-004 8.0 (3.6)
Required for factory installed or SensorTube bundles with J or K thermocouples
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