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Emerson Bristol ControlWave PAC manual

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  • Page 1

    CWPAC December 2010 Technical Specifications ControlW ave ® P AC Process Automation Controller The ControlWave ® PAC is a highly adaptable Process Automation Controller with exceptional networking capability. Designed with an emphasis on scalability and modularity, the ControlWave PAC can be configured to maximize the performance of a wide range [...]

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    CWPAC Page 2 Technical Specifications Communications The ControlWave PAC supports up to seven communication ports. The base CPU module has two RS-232 serial ports and one Ethernet port. Two additional RS-232 or RS-485 serial ports and two additional Ethernet ports are optional. Communication Protocols ControlWave PAC supports BSAP (Bristol Standard[...]

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    CWPAC Page 3 Technical Specifications In Remote Mode, the ControlWave PAC allows downloading and online program modification through the network provided the security access requirements have been met. Local download and online modification of the running program is prohibited. In Local Mode, the ControlWave PAC allows download and online modificat[...]

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    CWPAC Technical Specifications Page 4 ACCOL III In addition to the basic functions and function blocks, ControlWave Designer brings the benefit of over twenty years of SCADA and plant control experience in Emerson’s ACCOL III function block library. ACCOL III includes over sixty function blocks valuable for use in oil and gas, water and waste, an[...]

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    CWPAC Page 5 Technical Specifications Ethernet Port 2 (optional) Ty pe 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port Connector RJ45 Isolation 500 Vdc Ethernet Port 3 (optional) Ty pe 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port Connector RJ45 Isolation 500 Vdc Inputs/Outputs Surge Protection Surge protection meets IEEE C37.90-1978 and IEC 801-5. Note: Surge protection applies to all[...]

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    CWPAC Page 6 Technical Specifications Quantity 8 Output Configurations 4–20 mA (650 max. drive) Analog Output Module with Read-Back (for r edundant I/O systems only) Connector Terminal block or remote termination Resolution 12-bit Output Accuracy 0.2% of span at 25 ˚ C for current output 0.35% of span at –20 to 70 ˚ C for current output 0.5% [...]

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    CWPAC Page 7 Technical Specifications Quantity 16 Type Solid-state open source MOSFET Digital Output Module with Read-Back (for r edundant I/O systems only) Connector Terminal block or remote termination Voltage Range 10–31 Vdc Maximum Operating Frequency 20 Hz Current Sink Load Capability 500 mA at 31 Vdc Electrical Isolation 1500 Vdc Surge Supp[...]

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    CWPAC Page 8 Technical Specifications RTD Input Module (continued) Normal Mode Rejection 80 db Electrical Isolation 500 Vdc channel to channel and channel to bus Surge Suppression 12 Vdc transorb between signal and ground Status Indicator Normal, Over/U nder Range, and module OK/FAIL LEDs Thermocouple Input Module Quantity 6 Type B, R, S, J, E, K, [...]

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    CWPAC Technical Specifications Page 9 Universal Digital Input Module and Counter (continued) Input Filtering Software configurable 20 microseconds for high speed counter 1 millisecond for low speed counter 30 milliseconds for contact cl osure interruptible DI Electrical Isolation 1500 Vdc to system logic and 500 Vdc to chassis Surge Suppression 31 [...]

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    CWPAC Page 10 Technical Specifications Approvals Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D T4A Product Markings for Hazardous Locations UL CUL CE 0081 Certification Standard UL Standards UL 1604-1994 UL 508-2008 CSA C22.2 No. 213-M1987 CSA C22.2 No. 142-M1987 EMC Standards EN 55011 (Emissions) EN 61000-4-2 (Electrostatic Discharge Immunity) EN 610[...]