The 5100V and 5180V process viewers, are the first recorders in a brand new range of data acquisition (DAQ) units. At the heart of the design is a leading edge technology Power PC, 32 bit RISC processor.

Ethernet networking has become the recognized standard for high-speed data transmission within large plants …and beyond. Series 5000 incorporates FTP (file transfer protocol) via its Ethernet communications, enabling the archiving of data into the plant-wide data network.

Data visualization needs to be presented in the most easily interpretable format to the operator. In addition to the standard displays of bar, chart and numeric formats, custom displays (plant mimics) can be created for the series 5000 recorders. The advanced software environment allows for display creating images that are both static, and have moving elements.

A Touch Sensitive Screen coupled with a ¼ VGA or SVGA TFT color LCD display provides excellent display capabilities. The Series 5000 features a simple to use WindowsTM style system configurator, that is mirrored in the PC-based configuration program, allowing ease of transition between either method of set up.

Bridge 5000 is PC software that provides remote access to the series 5000 recorders, via Ethernet. Using the software, the operator sees real time data from the recorder. Navigation of the operator interface on the PC is identical to that of the unit, using a mouse to point and click where the recorder uses a touch screen.

Archiving is available on a choice of media, either 3.5" floppy diskette, or PC card, with up to 1 Gbyte of memory. Data is transferred from the instrument's non-volatile memory in hourly, daily or weekly files. Data can be archived at a rate which matches the units' high input scan rates – 8Hz. All data is stored in tamper-proof binary format that can be used for long term record processing.

The Batch 5000 feature offers batch functionality based on the requirements of FDA title 21 CFR part 11. The capabilities of this feature include: entering of six batch fields (e.g. current operator, batch number, customer name, order number, etc.), batch mode (start/stop or continuous).

OPC server capability (OLE for process control) defines the standard by which instrumentation can be integrated into modern automation/business systems. This enables Series 5000 recorders to be incorporated into the software system of your choice, without the need to assemble costly new drivers.

Use of the Eurotherm custom chip set ensures high quality I/O. One A/D converter per channel negates the need for relays or solid state switching, providing continuous measurement and parallel sampling for each input. High noise rejection and isolation (250 volts channel to channel and channel ground) ensures measurement integrity in the harshest of environments. This high accuracy data acquisition occurs at an input scan rate of 8Hz (all channels scanned every 125ms).