Isolated Thermocouple Input Module User's Guide: Honeywell Process Solutions

Honeywell Process Solutions
Isolated Thermocouple Input Module

TC4S
User's Guide
ML200-ITIM
R200
September 2010
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Symbol Definitions
Symbol Definitions
The following table lists the symbols used in this document to denote certain conditions.
Symbol Definition
ATTENTION: Identifies information that requires special

consideration.
TIP: Identifies advice or hints for the user, often in terms of

performing a task.
REFERENCE -EXTERNAL: Identifies an additional source of

information outside of the bookset.
REFERENCE - INTERNAL: Identifies an additional source of

information within the bookset.
CAUTION Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in equipment

or work (data) on the system being damaged or lost, or may result in
the inability to properly operate the process.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION symbol on the equipment refers the user to the product

manual for additional information. The symbol appears next to
required information in the manual.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING symbol on the equipment refers the user to the product

manual for additional information. The symbol appears next to
required information in the manual.
WARNING, Risk of electrical shock: Potential shock hazard where

HAZARDOUS LIVE voltages greater than 30 Vrms, 42.4 Vpeak, or
60 VDC may be accessible.
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Symbol Definitions
Symbol Definition
ESD HAZARD: Danger of an electro-static discharge to which

equipment may be sensitive. Observe precautions for handling
electrostatically sensitive devices.
Protective Earth (PE) terminal: Provided for connection of the

protective earth (green or green/yellow) supply system conductor.
Functional earth terminal: Used for non-safety purposes such as

noise immunity improvement.
NOTE: This connection shall be bonded to Protective Earth at the

source of supply in accordance with national local electrical code
requirements.
Earth Ground: Functional earth connection.
NOTE: This connection shall be bonded to Protective Earth at the

source of supply in accordance with national and local electrical
code requirements.
Chassis Ground: Identifies a connection to the chassis or frame of

the equipment shall be bonded to Protective Earth at the source of
supply in accordance with national and local electrical code
requirements.
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................13
1.1 Overview of 2MLF-TC4S ............................................................................... 13
Background ..........................................................................................................................13
Features ...............................................................................................................................13
1.2 Terms and definitions ................................................................................... 14
Analog quality – A ................................................................................................................14
Digital quality – D .................................................................................................................14
Thermocouple sensor ..........................................................................................................15
Disconnection detection .......................................................................................................15
Compensating cable ............................................................................................................15
Thermo electromotive force..................................................................................................15
Reference junction compensation (RJC) ..............................................................................15
2. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................17
2.1 Performance specifications ......................................................................... 17
2.2 Part names and functions ............................................................................ 19
2.3 Characteristics of thermocouple temperature sensor input module ...... 21
Temperature conversion characteristics ..............................................................................27
Conversion speed ................................................................................................................27
Preciseness..........................................................................................................................28
Temperature display ............................................................................................................29
Scaling function ....................................................................................................................29
Disconnection detection function..........................................................................................30
Sensor connection ...............................................................................................................30
2.4 Input module function of thermocouple temperature sensor .................. 31
Average function ..................................................................................................................31
Filter function........................................................................................................................33
Alarm function ......................................................................................................................34
Maximum /Minimum display .................................................................................................36
3. INSTALLATION AND WIRING ....................................................37

3.1 Installation ..................................................................................................... 37
Installation environment .......................................................................................................37
3.2 Wiring ............................................................................................................. 37
Wiring precautions ...............................................................................................................37
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Wiring example.................................................................................................................... 38
4. OPERATIONS AND MONITORING ............................................ 39

4.1 Operating the thermocouple module...........................................................39
Operations ........................................................................................................................... 39
4.2 Parameter Setting ..........................................................................................40
Special module parameter setting of I/O parameter ............................................................ 40
Setting by program (instruction) .......................................................................................... 43
4.3 Module information monitoring ...................................................................46
4.4 Module data monitoring ................................................................................48
Data monitoring through Special Module Monitoring ........................................................... 48
Data monitoring by program ................................................................................................ 51
4.5 Other settings ................................................................................................52
Special Module Monitoring .................................................................................................. 52
Registering special module variables .................................................................................. 54
5. INTERNAL MEMORY .................................................................. 57

5.1 Configuration of internal memory................................................................57
Overview of internal memory configuration ......................................................................... 57
I/O data of thermocouple I/O module .................................................................................. 57
Operation parameter setting area (use of PUT/PUTP) ........................................................ 62
Other data monitoring area (use of GET/GETP) ................................................................. 65
5.2 I/O area of TC module conversion data .......................................................66
Module status flag (%UXa.b, a: base number, b: slot number) ........................................... 66
Channel status flag (%UX.a.b.16~27, a: base number, b: slot number) .............................. 67
Process alarm output flag (%UXa.b.32~47, A: base number, A: slot number) .................... 67
Rate-change-alarm flag ....................................................................................................... 68
Channel temperature conversion value ............................................................................... 69
Channel scale operation value ............................................................................................ 70
Minimum/maximum channel temperature conversion value ................................................ 71
Data upload time ................................................................................................................. 72
Command junction .............................................................................................................. 73
5.3 Operation parameter setting area ................................................................74
Assigning channel (address 0); channel status ................................................................... 74
Sensor type setting area (address 1~4); sensor status ....................................................... 75
Temperature metric system indication area (address 5); temp.unit ..................................... 76
Filter value setting area (address 6~9); filter constant ......................................................... 77
Averaging method setting area (address 10~13); average processing ............................... 78
Average setting area (address 14~17); average value ........................................................ 79
Scale type setting area (address 18); scaling data type ...................................................... 80
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Minimum/maximum scale range setting area (address 19~26); scaling minimum

value/maximum value ..........................................................................................................81
Process alarm boundary value setting area (address 27~42); Process alarm H.H. limit,
Process alarm H. limit, Process alarm L. limit, Process alarm L.L. limit ...............................83
Process alarm hysteresis setting area (address 43~46); Process alarm HYS .....................84
Alarm type setting area of Rate Change alarm (address 47); RCA type ..............................85
Rate change alarm H./L. boundary value setting area (address 48~55); RCA high limit, RCA
low limit ................................................................................................................................87
Rate change alarm detection period setting area (address 56~59) ......................................88
5.4 Other data monitoring setting area ............................................................. 90
Setting error information output area (Address 60~63) ........................................................90
Rate Change alarm output area (Address 64~67) ...............................................................91
Sensor disconnection information output area (address 68~71) ..........................................92
Cold junction compensation temperature output area (Address 72~75) ..............................93
6. PROGRAMMING ..........................................................................95
6.1 Read/write operation parameter setting area ............................................. 95
Read operation parameter setting area (GET, GETP Instruction) ........................................95
Write operation parameter area (PUT, PUTP instruction) ....................................................96
6.2 Basic program ............................................................................................... 98
Example using I/O parameter setting ...................................................................................98
6.3 Application program ................................................................................... 100
System configuration ..........................................................................................................100
Initial settings .....................................................................................................................100
Program description ...........................................................................................................101
Program .............................................................................................................................101
CH data monitor program (I/O slot fixation point assignment: 64points) ............................102
Other data monitoring programs ........................................................................................104
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................107
7.1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 107
7.2 LED indication by errors ............................................................................ 107
7.3 Diagnostics and measures......................................................................... 108
Run LED quickly flickers.....................................................................................................108
Run LED slowly flickers ......................................................................................................108
Run LED turns off ...............................................................................................................109
ALM LED flickers ................................................................................................................110
CPU module cannot read temperature conversion value ...................................................110
7.4 Error code .................................................................................................... 111
Error codes of abnormal sensor connection (in case of sensor disconnection)..................111
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Error codes of abnormal module H/W (contact the close agency or the company) ........... 112
8. APPENDIX ................................................................................. 115

8.1 Terminology .................................................................................................115
8.2 Thermo electromotive force and compensating cable ............................117
Table of thermo electromotive force .................................................................................. 117
Thermocouple ................................................................................................................... 120
Compensating cable.......................................................................................................... 123
8.3 Dimension ....................................................................................................125
2MLF-TC4S ....................................................................................................................... 125
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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of 2MLF-TC4S
Background
2MLF-TC4S is an Isolated Thermocouple Input module, used to convert temperature
data to digital values. The module converts data detected by nine different types of
thermocouple sensors (K/J/E/T/B/R/S/N/C) into 16 bit binary data.
Features
1. Modules depending on application
2MLF-TC4S: 4 Ch. Input (inter-channel isolation type)
2. Nine sensors available
K/J/E/T/B/R/S/N/C
3. Detection of disconnection
The module detects and displays the disconnection between the thermocouple
temperature sensor, compensating cable, and modules.
4. Temperature displays in Fahrenheit or Celsius
5. Temperature conversion is scaled into the pre-set 16 bit binary data (it may be used
for additional data and temperature).
Scale operation output of temperature conversion is available within -
32768~32767/0~65535.
6. Additional functions: Filtering, average function (time/frequency/movement), alarm
(process/input change), maximum/minimum detection function.
7. Graphical user interface (GUI) operation parameter setting/monitoring by means of
SoftMaster.
SoftMaster enables I/O parameter setting reducing the sequence program. In
addition, special module monitoring enables monitoring of temperature conversion.
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1. Introduction
1.2. Terms and definitions
1.2 Terms and definitions

Analog quality – A
Analog quality refers to the constantly changing voltage, current, temperature, speed,
pressure, and flow.
For instance, temperature is constantly changing over time as seen in the following
figure. The changing temperature can be treated as a digital value in the PLC by using
resistance temperature detector (RTD) input module.
Digital quality – D
Digital quality refers to discrete changes in voltage, current, temperature, velocity,
pressure, and flow over a period of time as illustrated in the following figure. For
instance, ON/OFF signal is represented as digital quality of 0 and 1.
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1. Introduction
The CPU module does not directly accept analog values. Therefore, analog value is
converted into a digital value before feeding to the CPU. In addition, the digital values
from the CPU must be converted back into analog values to provide an analog output.
Thermocouple sensor
A thermocouple is a sensor for measuring temperature. It consists of two dissimilar
metals, joined together at one end. When the junction of the two metals is heated or
cooled a voltage is produced that can be correlated back to the temperature. The
thermocouple alloys are commonly available as wire.
Disconnection detection
When a part of a compensating cable or thermocouple is disconnected, the Isolated
Thermocouple Input module detects the disconnection.
Compensating cable
Cable to compensate the tolerance due to the distance between input thermocouple
terminal and thermocouple input module (temperature change) and in which both
terminals have similar thermo electromotive force between 90 and 150°C.
Thermo electromotive force

Thermo electromotive force for thermocouple temperature has non-linear characteristics.
Therefore, it processes the non-linear characteristics to linear in the module.
Reference junction compensation (RJC)

In a thermocouple sensor, the thermo electromotive force varies, depending on the
temperature of a part measuring electromotive force. Since, the thermo electromotive
force table of standards is based on 0°C, it compensates the gap between the current
temperature and the actual reference temperature (0°C).

1. Introduction

2. Specifications
2.1 Performance specifications
Performance specifications are specified in table below.
Item Specifications
Number of input CH 4 CH
Type of input
K,J,E,T,B,R,S,N,C JIS C1602-1995 , ITS-90
sensor
K -250 ~ 1350°
J -200 ~ 1200°
E -250 ~ 1000°
T -250 ~ 400°
Range of input
B 400 ~ 1800°
temperature
R -50 ~ 1750°
S -50 ~ 1750°
N -270 ~ 1300°
C 0 ~ 2300°
Temp. display (unit of Displaying down to one decimal place

0.1) (0.1°)
Digital value
Scaling display 0 ~ 65535
(user-defined scaling) -32768 ~ 32767
±0.1%
Ambient temperature (allowable for some section up to 1% of
(25°C) measurable temperature range by
Preciseness sensors)
Temperature
coefficient (range of ±100 ppm/°
operating temp)
Conversion speed 40ms / channel

2. Specifications
2.1. Performance specifications
Item Specifications
Inter-channel Isolation
Isolation method
Terminal – PLC power Isolation (Photo-Coupler)
Cold junction Automatic compensation by RJC sensing (PT100)

compensation Compensation degree ±1.0°
Time average (320~64000ms)
Averaging function Frequency average (2~64000 times)
Moving average (2~100)
Process alarm
Function
Alarm function Rate change alarm
Disconnection detection
Filter function Digital filter (160~64000ms)
Max./Min. display Display Max./Min.
Terminal block 18-point terminal
Current
5V: 610mA
consumption
Weight 150g

2. Specifications
2.2. Part names and functions
2.2 Part names and functions
No. Description
RUN LED
Displays the operation status of 2MLF-TC4S module H/W (displays

error).
1
On: normal module H/W
Blink: erroneous module H/W
Off: DC5V disconnection or abnormal module H/W

2. Specifications
2.2. Part names and functions
No. Description
ALM LED
Displays the input/channel operating status of 2MLF-TC4S module

2 (displays warning).
Blink: input disconnection
Off: normal input status
Terminal block
It is designed to connect thermocouple temperature sensor to 2MLF-

3 TC4S module.
PT100 for compensating nine types of thermocouple sensors and cold

junction (module supplied).

2. Specifications
2.3. Characteristics of thermocouple temperature sensor input module
2.3 Characteristics of thermocouple temperature sensor

input module
The 2MLF-TC4S module can be directly connected to nine types of thermocouple
sensors and are as follows:
No Thermocouple Sensor Type
1 Thermocouple K (JIS C1602-1995): -250 ° (-6404µV) ~ 1350 ° (54138µV)
2 Thermocouple J (JIS C1602-1995): -200 ° (-7890µV) ~ 1200 ° (69553µV).

2. Specifications
3 Thermocouple E (JIS C1602-1995): -250 ° (-9718µV) ~ 1000 ° (76373µV)

2. Specifications
4 Thermocouple T (JIS C1602-1995): -250 ° (-6180µV) ~ 400 ° (20872µV)
5 Thermocouple B (JIS C1602-1995): 400 ° (787µV) ~ 1800 ° (13591µV)

2. Specifications
6 Thermocouple R (JIS C1602-1995): -50 ° (-226µV) ~ 1750 ° (20877µV)

2. Specifications
7 Thermocouple S (JIS C1602-1995): -50 ° (-236µV) ~ 1750 ° (18503µV)
8 Thermocouple N (JIS C1602-1995) : -270 ° (-4345µV) ~ 1300 ° (47513µV)

2. Specifications
9 Thermocouple C (ITS-90): 0 ° (0µV) ~ 2300 ° (36922µV)

2. Specifications
ATTENTION
• A thermocouple sensor measures temperature by using fine
voltage (electromotive force), which is generated when applying
temperature Rate Change to a junction between two different
metals.
• The temperature-electromotive force relation specification of
normal thermocouple sensor provides the electromotive force,
which is measured when a sensor’s measuring point is at 0°C.
When temperature is measured using a thermocouple sensor,
cold junction compensation (reference junction compensation,
RJC) is used (built-in function of temperature measuring module).
Temperature conversion characteristics

The isolated thermocouple input module converts the thermocouple input with non-linear
characteristics into A/D and yields the temperature conversion that is linearly treated.
Temperature conversion to thermocouple input has non-linear characteristics.
ATTENTION
Non-linear characteristics: regarding the relation of temperature (°) and
electromotive force (µV) of a thermocouple sensor, electromotive force is
different by sections even though temperature changes by a certain amount,
which is called ‘non-linear characteristics.’ As seen in the above graph, the
relation of temperature and electromotive force is a curve by temperature
sections. The module processes the non-linear characteristics table as linear.
Conversion speed
2MLF-TC4S has the conversion speed of 40ms per channel and processes channels
sequentially (operation/stop of each channel may be assigned independently).
Process time = 40ms ∗ no. of used channels
Example: If using three channels: process time = 40ms ∗ 3 = 120ms

2. Specifications
ATTENTION
The conversion speed of 2MLF-TC4S module is a cycle that the temperature
(electromotive force) entered into terminal strip is converted into digital value
and stored in internal memory.
Preciseness
The accuracy of 2MLF-TC4S module depends on the ambient temperature and is as
follows:
• If the temperature measurement is 100o when the ambient temperature and K type
thermocouple is used, the output range of conversion data is between 100 o - 2.6 ~
100 o + 2.6; that is, 97.4 ~ 102.6 o.
ATTENTION
1. 2MLF-TC4S module is released from the factory after its offset/gain is
adjusted by using standard source of each channel. To maintain the
module’s accuracy, temporary changes to the values are strictly
prohibited.
2. 2MLF-TC4S module has different errors within temperature coefficient of
100ppm, each time the operation temperature varies by one degree

2. Specifications
Temperature display
2MLF-TC4S module displays temperature down to one decimal point.
a) If it displays 123.4o by converting, the value stored in the internal memory is
1234. In addition, it may display temperature by Celsius or Fahrenheit,
depending on the settings of 2MLF-TC4S module.
b) If it displays 100 o in Celsius, it would be 212°F by using the following formula.
ATTENTION
From Celsius to Fahrenheit degree: F=[9/5]C + 32.
From Fahrenheit to Celsius degree: C=[5/9][F-32].
Scaling function
2MLF-TC4S module has a function of scale value in user-defined range besides
temperature. The scope is classified into two types: Signed and unsigned integer.
If a user selects one of the two types and sets the range, it displays the temperature
through scaling operation. If scaling with signed integer is set to -250 ~ 1000 and the
temperature measured E type sensor is 500.0 o, the value scaled is as follows:

2. Specifications
Disconnection detection function

2MLF-TC4S module measures temperature by directly connecting thermocouple
temperature sensor and has the diagnosis function to detect and display any
disconnection of a sensor connected.
1. In case of a disconnection between the sensors used/compensating cable and
module, LED (ALM) flickers every second and generates an error code. In addition,
LED (ALM) indication flickers every second even though cold junction
compensating sensor installed on the module’s terminal block is separated or
destructed, hindering normal connection.
2. Channel wise detection of disconnect is possible. However, it is available for only
the channel(s) designated for operation. LED (ALM) is commonly used for every
channel. It flickers in case even one channel is disconnected.
3. The module detects and displays disconnection and it means that the following
cabling path will have partially bad connection, which requires taking measures.
Sensor connection
A thermocouple sensor can either be directly connected to the terminal of the module or
by using a compensating cable (type of cable depends on sensor type.) For the further
information on connecting the sensor, contact sensor manufacturer.

2. Specifications
2.4. Input module function of thermocouple temperature sensor
2.4 Input module function of thermocouple temperature

sensor
Average function
Time average
The time average function measures temperature conversion values of a selected channel
and displays the average of the total sum as a digital value.
• Setting range of average time = 320 ~ 64000ms

• Frequency of average process for a preset time can be calculated as follows:

2. Specifications
Averaged frequency
It measures the temperature conversion and frequency values of a selected channel and
displays the average of the total sum as a digital value.
• Setting range of average frequency = 2 ~ 64000 [times]

• Average process interval of channel used can be calculated as follows:
Moving average
It measures temperature conversion values of a selected channel per scan and displays the
average of the total sum as a digital value.

2. Specifications
• Setting range of average number = 2 ~ 100
ATTENTION
Out of the three types of averaging process, time/frequency average process
does not yield temperature data for each conversion time and instead, it
maintains the previous status until it reaches time/average frequency. On the
other hand, in case of moving average, it yields the converted temperature,
taking into account the temperature history and average for every conversion
time, so it can obtain relatively faster data response than time/frequency
average.
Filter function
Using a filter value (corrected number) the temperature conversion setting of an assigned
channel, operates and provides the output as follows:

2. Specifications
• Setting range of filtering value = 160 ~ 64000ms
ATTENTION
Filtering in 2MLF-TC4S is processed using one of the averaging functions
simultaneously. If you select simultaneous process, filtering is processed first
and it averages and provides the temperature as a digital value. The digital
data output (temperature) displays as the value gained after the final process.
Alarm function
Process alarm function

An alarm is raised if the temperature conversion value of a selected channel is higher
than the temperature preset for alarm (HH, H) or lower than the temperature present for
alarm (L, LL).

2. Specifications
Rate change function

An alarm is raised if the change in temperature conversion value of a selected channel is
greater than the Rate Change set for alarming (alarming can be set at two points of L/H
limits).

2. Specifications
Maximum /Minimum display

It displays maximum/minimum value of temperature conversion value of a selected
channel for a selected section (a section allowed for maximum/minimum search).

3. Installation and Wiring
3.1 Installation
Installation environment
The isolated thermocouple input module can be reliably installed regardless of
installation environment, it is essential to make note of the following before installation.
Environmental conditions
• Ensure that you install the PLC in a control panel which is waterproof and can
withstand vibration.
• Ensure that the module is not exposed to direct sunlight.
• Ensure humidity level of 5 ~ 95%.
• Ensure that the ambient temperature is maintained between 0 and 55°.
Installation considerations
• Do not exert excessive force on it.
• Do not separate PCB from the case.
• Do not allow the impurities such as wiring dregs to go into the upper part of the
module. Remove them if they go into the module.
• Do not attach or detach the module when it is turned ON.
3.2 Wiring
Wiring precautions
1. Do not place AC power line close to the AUX signal line of the module. To avoid
surge or induced noise occurring from AC, ensure adequate spacing.
2. Cable selection must take the ambient temperature and allowable current into
account. The maximum size of the cable is AWG22 (0.3mm2) and higher.
3. Ensure that the cable is not too close to a heating device or in direct contact with oil
and similar materials. It may cause short-circuit, resulting in breakdown and
malfunction of the module.
4. Check the polarities during terminal strip wiring.

3. Installation and Wiring
3.2. Wiring
5. Wiring with high-voltage cable or power line may cause induction problem, causing
malfunction or trouble.
6. 2MLF-TC4S uses nine types of thermocouple sensors (K / J / E / T / B / R / S / N /
C).
Wiring example
ATTENTION
2MLF-TC4S is the inter-input channel isolation type.

4. Operations and Monitoring
4.1 Operating the thermocouple module
Operations
The following figure illustrates the procedure to set up and operate the thermocouple
module.

4.2. Parameter Setting
4.2 Parameter Setting

Special module parameter setting of I/O parameter
Perform the following steps to register Special module parameters of I/O parameter:
Step Action
1 Run SoftMaster.
2 Click Project > New Project. The New Project window displays.
3 Type the Project name and select the CPU type. Click OK.

Step Action
4 On the Project Window, click I/O Parameters on the tree view.
5 Register the module on a slot where the module is installed.
6 Select the registered module and click Details.

7 Select the required settings in Parameter settings and click OK.

Step Action
TIP
• Selecting filter constant, displays the available range on the lower-left of
the dialog box.
• An incorrect entry displays a message.

Setting by program (instruction)

When the module is in RUN mode, you can directly write changes in the program
settings to the memory using the instruction (PUT/PUTP).
REFERENCE - INTERNAL
For the memory address, refer to Internal Memory.
PUT instruction
Area Setting
Operand Description Data Size
Slot number where special

Sl module is installed (set to the WORD
hexadecimal)
Address in internal memory of

S1 WORD
special module
Start number of address or a

S2 constant; saved data will be WORD
saved in special module.
N Number of data to save: WORD

Flag Setting
Flag Description Address Number

a) If there is no special
module installed on
PUT/GET specified slot.
F0015 ~ F0022
Error b) If PUT/GET
instruction is not
completed correctly.
PUT
• This instruction is used to write the data in special module with memory.
• It writes N word data from address specified in S2, in specified special module’s
memory (specified in S) in sl (special module’s slot number).
• If there is no special module specified in sl (special module’s slot number), or PUT
instruction is not completed correctly, applicable position bit of PUT/GET Error
Flag, F0015~F0022 (WORD) will be set.

Program example
• Where the 40-word data of D1000 ~ D1039 is written in special module’s starting
memory address,10 ~ 50 installed on the slot number 7 when M00000 is ON.
• Where the 3-word data of word M00010 ~ M00012 is written in A/D module’s
internal memory address, 5 ~ 7 installed on the slot number 3 when M00000 is ON.
Program example
The program shows an example of operating by setting CH0 and CH1 as type J and type
R by PUT instruction.

4.3. Module information monitoring
4.3 Module information monitoring

Perform the following steps to see OS Version Information of a module.
Step Action
1 Click Online > Connect to connect to the MasterLogic 200 system.
2 If the connection fails, click Online > I/O information from the context menu.
The I/O information dialog box displays.
3 Select a module and click Details to view the module information.

4.3. Module information monitoring
ATTENTION
Perform the following steps to see the module information through Special
Module Monitoring menu.
1. Click Monitor > Special Module Monitoring. The Special Module List
window displays.
2. Select a module in Special Module List window.
3. Click Module Info to view the special module information.

4.4. Module data monitoring
4.4 Module data monitoring

Data monitoring through Special Module Monitoring
Perform the following steps to see module data through Special Module Monitor menu.
Step Action
1 Click Online > Connect to connect to the MasterLogic 200 system.
2 After connecting, click Monitor > Special Module Monitoring from the
menu. The Special Module List window displays.
3 Select a module and click Monitor. The Special Module Monitor window
displays.

Step Action
4 Click FLAG Monitor to monitor the module instruction window for

temperature input. The following window displays.

Step Action
5 To start data monitoring, click Start Monitoring.

Data monitoring by program

It is possible to monitor the data of a program by using U address area.
For more information on address of area, refer to Internal Memory
Program example
2MLF-TC4S module on Slot 1 outputs the temperature of CH0 and CH1 and monitors
scale value.

4.5. Other settings
4.5 Other settings

Special Module Monitoring
Perform the following steps to monitor a special module.
Step Action
1 To connect to the MasterLogic 200 system, click Online > Connect.
2 Click Online>Change Mode>Stop.
ATTENTION
Test of 2MLF-TC4S module without SoftMaster program is
possible as long as PLC is in STOP mode. However, even while
PLC is in RUN mode, it is possible to monitor the data through
Special Module Monitoring window.
3 When connected, click Monitor > Special Module Monitoring. The Special
Module List window diaplays.
4 Select a module and click Monitor.
The current settings of a module appears with the Test button activated.

4.5. Other settings
Step Action

4.5. Other settings
Step Action
5 Click Test to view the selected settings.
ATTENTION
It is possible to set and monitor the module without a program.
However, if backup of settings set in test are not available. Since the
previous settings set in special module parameter are downloaded
to a module, if running PLC for normal operation after test, it is
necessary to re-set them on special module parameter to use test
settings.
Registering special module variables

2MLK PLC offers special memory area, called special module variables to enable
monitoring special module’s data (such as 2MLF-TC4S and so on) without a program.
To facilitate preparation of a program using the address area, it also offers symbolized
variable name and its description.
Perform the following steps to register special module variables.

4.5. Other settings
Step Action
1 Open a program in SoftMaster.
2 Set the special module on the slot in I/O parameter.
3 Double-click Global Variables/Address in the project window. The Global

Variables/Address window displays.
4 Click Edit > Register Special Module Variable. The following dialog box
appears.

4.5. Other settings
Step Action
5 Click Yes to register the Special Module Variables in the global variables list.

5. Internal Memory
5.1 Configuration of internal memory
Overview of internal memory configuration
2MLF-TC4S module has internal memory to send and receive data from/to MasterLogic
200 PLC. It describes the configuration of internal memory.
I/O data of thermocouple I/O module
Data sent from module to MasterLogic 200 PLC (MasterLogic 200 PLC input area)
Address Variable Name Signal
Description R/W
Assignment Direction
%UXa.b.0 _ab_CH0_ADJERR CH0 Offset/Gain Error R

TC →
CPU
%UXa.b.13 _ab_EEPROMERR Offset/Gain Backup Error R
%UXa.b.14 _ab_WDT_ERR Module H/W Error R
%UXa.b.15 _ab_RDY Module Ready R
%UXa.b.16 _ab_CH0_ACT CH0 Running R
%UXa.b.20 _ab_CH0_BOUT CH0 Input Disconnection R TC →

%UXa.b.21 _ab_CH1_BOUT CH1 Input Disconnection R CPU
%UXa.b.22 _ab_CH2_BOUT CH2 Input Disconnection R
%UXa.b.23 _ab_CH2_BOUT CH3 Input Disconnection R
%UXa.b.24 _ab_CH0_SETERR CH 0 setting error R

5. Internal Memory
5.1. Configuration of internal memory

Description R/W
%UXa.b.32 _ab_CH0_PALL CH0 Process Alarm Ultra

R
Lower Limit Flag
%UXa.b.33 _ab_CH0_PAL CH0 Process Alarm

R
Lower Limit Flag
%UXa.b.34 _ab_CH0_PAH CH0 Process Alarm

R
Upper Limit Flag
%UXa.b.35 _ab_CH0_PAHH CH0 Process Alarm Ultra

R
Upper Limit Flag TC →
%UXa.b.36 _ab_CH1_PALL CH1 Process Alarm Ultra CPU
R
Lower Limit Flag

R
Lower Limit Flag

R
Upper Limit Flag

R
Upper Limit Flag

R
Lower Limit Flag

R
Lower Limit Flag

R
%UXa.b.43 _ab_CH2_PAHH CH2 Process Alarm Ultra CPU
R
Upper Limit Flag

R
Lower Limit Flag

R
Lower Limit Flag

5. Internal Memory

Description R/W

R
Upper Limit Flag

R
Upper Limit Flag
%UXa.b.48 _ab_CH0_RAL CH0 Rate-Change-Alarm

R
Lower Limit Flag
%UXa.b.49 _ab_CH0_RAH CH0 Rate-Change-Alarm

R
Upper Limit Flag

R
Lower Limit Flag

R
%UXa.b.56 _ab_CH2_RAL CH2 Rate-Change-Alarm CPU
R
Lower Limit Flag

R
Upper Limit Flag

R
Lower Limit Flag

R
Upper Limit Flag
%UWa.b.4 _ab_CH0_TEMP CH0 Temp. Value R

TC →
%UWa.b.8 _ab_CH0_SCAL CH0 Scaling Value R
CPU
%UWa.b.12 _ab_CH0_MIN CH0 Temp. Min Value R

5. Internal Memory

Description R/W
%UWa.b.13 _ab_CH0_MAX CH0 Temp. Max Value R
%UDa.b.10 _ab_CH0_TIME CH 0 data upload time R
%UDa.b.12 _ab_CH2_TIME CH 2 data upload time R TC →

CPU
Command sent from MasterLogic 200 PLC to module (MasterLogic 200 PLC output
area)
Variable Name Signal
Address Description R/W
Direction
%UXa.b. CH0 Max/Min Search

R/W
464 _ab_CH0_FINDEN Enable/Disable

R/W

R/W
466 _ab_CH2_FINDEN Enable/Disable CPU →
%UXa.b. CH3 Max/Min Search TC
R/W
%UXa.b. CH0 Alarm(PVA/RCA)

468 _ab_CH0_ALMEN Enable/Disable


5. Internal Memory
Variable Name Signal

Address Description R/W
Direction


R/W
%UXa.b. CH0 RJC Enable/Disable

R/W
472 _ab_CH0_RJCDS

R/W
473 _ab_CH1_RJCDS

R/W
474 _ab_CH2_RJCDS
%UXa.b. CH3 RJC Enable/Disable CPU →

475 _ab_CH3_RJCDS TC
ATTENTION
Typical addressing: The following is a typical example of the addressing in
the thermocouple input module. _ab_ in the variable/address refers to the
number of base and slots on which the module is configured.
For instance, in case reading or writing special module variable area, 4th bit
data of a module installed on #0 base and #4 slot, is expressed as follows:
R: Write only for the data for the module in MasterLogic 200 PLC.
R/W: MasterLogic 200 PLC can read and write an instruction to the module.
%U Address : The data that is usually read or written such as conversion

data of special module’s internal memory in PLC CPU, which is used to read
or write every time when scanning special area (regularly read data, defined
in module) of special/communication module in MasterLogic 200 PLC is
assigned in the area. As other devices, it is possible to directly use general
instructions such as MOV, CMP, ADD, and so on (on the other hand,
module’s parameter area requires PUT/GET instruction).

5. Internal Memory
Operation parameter setting area (use of PUT/PUTP)
Memory
Address Description R/W Remarks
Dec. Hex.
0 0H Designate a channel to use R/W PUT/GET
1 1H Set sensor type of CH 0

R/W PUT/GET
5 5H Designate temperature metric system R/W PUT/GET
6 6H Set CH 0 filter value

R/W PUT/GET
10 AH Set averaging method of CH 0
11 BH Set averaging method of CH 1

R/W PUT/GET
12 CH Set averaging method of CH 2
13 DH Set averaging method of CH 3
14 EH Set mean value of CH 0
15 FH Set mean value of CH 1

R/W PUT/GET
16 10H Set mean value of CH 2
17 11H Set mean value of CH 3
18 12H Designate scaling type R/W PUT/GET
19 13H Set min. value of CH 0 scaling range
20 14H Set max. value of CH 0 scaling range

R/W PUT/GET

5. Internal Memory
Memory
Dec. Hex.
26 1AH Set max. value of CH 3 scaling range
27 1BH Set H.H. value of CH 0 process alarm
28 1CH Set H. value of CH 0 process alarm
29 1DH Set L. value of CH 0 process alarm
30 1EH Set L.L. value of CH 0 process alarm

R/W PUT/GET
31 1FH Set H.H. value of CH 1 process alarm
32 20H Set H. value of CH 1 process alarm
33 21H Set L. value of CH 1 process alarm
34 22H Set L.L. value of CH 1 process alarm
35 23H Set H.H. value of CH 2 process alarm
38 26H Set L.L. value of CH 2 process alarm

R/W PUT/GET
39 27H Set H.H. value of CH 3 process alarm
42 2AH Set L.L. value of CH 3 process alarm
43 2BH Set Hysteresis of CH 0 process alarm
44 2CH Set Hysteresis of CH 1 process alarm R/W PUT/GET
45 2DH Set Hysteresis of CH 2 process alarm

5. Internal Memory
Memory
Dec. Hex.
46 2EH Set Hysteresis of CH 3 process alarm
47 2FH Select alarm type of Rate Change alarm R/W PUT/GET
48 30H Set H. value of CH 0 Rate Change alarm
49 31H Set L. value of CH 0 Rate Change alarm

R/W PUT/GET
Set detection interval of CH 0 Rate Change

56 38H
alarm

57 39H
alarm
R/W PUT/GET
58 3AH
alarm

59 3BH
alarm

5. Internal Memory
Other data monitoring area (use of GET/GETP)
Memory
Dec. Hex.
60 3CH CH 0 setting error info (flag)
61 3DH CH 1 setting error info (flag)

R GET
62 3EH CH 2 setting error info (flag)
63 3FH CH 3 setting error info (flag)
CH 0 input change (input change alarm

64 40H
function data)

65 41H
function data)
R GET
66 42H
function data)

67 43H
function data)
68 44H CH 0 disconnection info (code)

R GET
CH 0 cold junction compensating temp (RJC

72 48H
temperature)

73 49H
temperature)
R GET
74 4AH
temperature)
CH 3 cold junction compensating temp(RJC

75 4BH
temperature)

5. Internal Memory
5.2. I/O area of TC module conversion data
5.2 I/O area of TC module conversion data

Module status flag (%UXa.b, a: base number, b: slot number)
%UXa.b.0~3 _ab_CH0_ADJERR Indicates abnormal offset/gain adjustment of a channel; it

shows 1, if offset value > gain value or disconnection in
_ab_CH1_ADJERR adjusting.
_ab_CH2_ADJERR REFERENCE – INTERNAL
_ab_CH3_ADJERR If it shows 1, refer to Troubleshooting.
%UXa.b.13 _ab_EEPROMERR Indicate abnormal module offset/gain memory.
REFERENCE – INTERNAL
If it shows 1, refer to Troubleshooting.
%UXa.b.14 _ab_WDT_ERR Indicate abnormal module H/W.
REFERENCE – INTERNAL
If it shows 1, refer to Troubleshooting.
%UXa.b.15 _ab_RDY It indicates that the module is ready.

5. Internal Memory
Channel status flag (%UX.a.b.16~27, a: base number, b: slot number)
%UX.a.b.16~19 _ab_CH0_ACT Indicates operation status of a channel; it

shows 1 if the channel bit of channel
_ab_CH1_ACT configuration area (0 address) is set as 1.
_ab_CH2_ACT
_ab_CH3_ACT
%UX.a.b.20~23 _ab_CH0_BOUT If disconnection of a channel shows 1,

refer to setting error information area
_ab_CH1_BOUT (68~71 address).
_ab_CH2_BOUT
_ab_CH3_BOUT
%UX.a.b.24~27 _ab_CH0_SETERR If setting error of a channel is 1, refer to

setting error information area (60~63
_ab_CH1_SETERR address).
_ab_CH2_SETERR Note: Bit information in the area is
cleared if a channel stops.
_ab_CH3_SETERR
Process alarm output flag (%UXa.b.32~47, A: base number, A: slot number)
%UXa.b.32~35 _ab_CH0_PALL, CH 0 process output flag indicates

_ab_CH0_PAL, H.H/H/L/L.L alarms.
_ab_CH0_PAH,
_ab_CH0_PAHH

5. Internal Memory

_ab_CH1_PAH,
_ab_CH2_PAHH

_ab_CH2_PAH,
_ab_CH2_PAHH

_ab_CH3_PAH,
_ab_CH3_PAHH
ATTENTION
Bit information in the area is cleared if a channel stops.
Rate-change-alarm flag
%UXa.b.48~49 _ab_CH0_RAL Indicates CH0 Rate-Change-Alarm
Lower Limit Flag.
_ab_CH0_RAH
Indicates CH0 Rate-Change-Alarm
Upper Limit Flag.

Lower Limit Flag.
_ab_CH1_RAH
Upper Limit Flag.

Lower Limit Flag.
_ab_CH2_RAH
Upper Limit Flag.

5. Internal Memory

Lower Limit Flag.
_ab_CH3_RAH
Upper Limit Flag.
ATTENTION
Bit information in the area is cleared if a channel stops.
Channel temperature conversion value

1. Output to temperature conversion value buffer memory address 4 ~ 7
(%UWa.b.04~07) by channels.
2. Temperature conversion value is saved as 16 bits binary numeral.
Address Description
%UWa.b.4 CH0 Temp. Value

5. Internal Memory
Depending on the type of sensor and temperature metric system, it outputs temperature
conversion values within the following range.
Celsius(°) Fahrenheit[°F]
K -2600 ~ 13600 -4360 ~ 24800
J -2100 ~ 12100 -3460 ~ 22100
E -2600 ~ 10100 -4360 ~ 18500
T -2600 ~ 4100 -4360 ~ 7700
B 3900 ~ 18100 7340 ~ 32900
R - 600 ~ 17600 - 760 ~ 32000
S - 600 ~ 17600 - 760 ~ 32000
N -2800 ~ 13100 -4720 ~ 23900
C - 100 ~ 23100 140 ~ 41900
ATTENTION
• Output range of temperature conversion value is within ±10°C margin of
the maximum temperature range.
For instance, in case of type K sensor, it indicates −10° of L and +10° of
H, -2600~13600.
• The area is cleared if a channel stops (output 0 if it stops).

• The temperature indication/settings in 2MLF-TC4S module displays
down to one decimal place (however, actually it does not display the
decimal point).
Channel scale operation value

1. It outputs scale operation value for temperature conversion value to Address 8 ~11
(%UWa.b08~11) by channels.
RFERENCE - INTERNAL
For additional information, refer to Specifications.
2. Scale operation value can be temporarily set as 16 bits data:−32768 ~ 32767 or 0 ~

65535.

5. Internal Memory
Address Description
%UWa.b08 CH0 Scaling Value
ATTENTION
The area is cleared if a channel stops (output 0 if stoppage).
Minimum/maximum channel temperature conversion value

The maximum/minimum temperatures displays, as long as maximum/minimum
searching function is allowed.
For additional information, refer to Specifications.
Address Description
%UWa.b12 CH0 Temp. Min Value
%UWa.b13 CH0 Temp. Max Value

5. Internal Memory
Address Description
ATTENTION
Data upload time

1. It is the area to display update interval (time; data 1 count of an area means 0.1ms)
when updating module data for data sharing with MasterLogic 200 PLC.
2. In case module data is not entered at a specified interval (number of operation
channel∗40ms) due to occupation time of PLC scan program, the real update
interval can be detected using the data of the area.
3. In case processing data at regular intervals or using PV for control, it can be used
for setting control interval.
For the examples, refer to Programming.
Address Description
%Uda.b10 CH0 Data Upload Time

5. Internal Memory
ATTENTION
Command junction
%UXa.b464~467 _ab_CH0_FINDEN It outputs maximum/minimum values of

temperature entered while the
_ab_CH1_FINDEN instruction junction is being set as 1.
Until the bit of the area is set as 0, it
_ab_CH2_FINDEN
maintains the maximum/minimum
_ab_CH3_FINDEN value. But, the function does not work if
the channel stops although the area is
allowed.
%UXa.b468~471 _ab_CH0_ALMEN If the junction bit to select alarm

function provided by module (Process
_ab_CH1_ALMEN alarm/Rate Change alarm), Enable or
Disable is set as 1, the alarm function is
_ab_CH2_ALMEN
allowed and it may output the alarm if it
_ab_CH3_ALMEN is within alarm condition depending on
the settings. But, the function does not
work if the channel stops although the
area is allowed.
%UXa.b472~475 _ab_CH0_RJCDS Command junction prohibiting or

allowing cold junction compensation
_ab_CH1_RJCDS (RJC) of a channel. If the bit is set as 1,
it does not support RJC. In general, the
_ab_CH2_RJCDS
area is set as 0 (allowed). But, in case
_ab_CH3_RJCDS of Type B sensor, it does not support
RJC regardless of the area instruction.

5. Internal Memory
5.3. Operation parameter setting area
5.3 Operation parameter setting area

Each address of internal memory is occupied by a word, which can be indicated with 16
bits. Each function can be represented by setting, 1 if 16 bits consisting of address is ON
or 0 if OFF.
Assigning channel (address 0); channel status

1. Temperature conversion module Enable/Disable can be set for each channel.
2. Scan time is reduced when unused channels are disabled.
3. Temperature conversion module Enable/Disable are as follows:
BIT Description
0 Stop
1 Enable/Disable
4. Values set in B4 ~ B15 are ignored.

5. Internal Memory
5. The area shows the same results of operation channel assignment in I/O parameter
setting window.
Sensor type setting area (address 1~4); sensor status

1. Use the following codes to set the input sensor type.
Sensor
K J E T B R S N C
Type
No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2. If set as 9 and over, 0(type K) is forcibly set internally. But %UXa.b.24 ~ 27

(setting error flag) is On.
Refer to error information of setting error information area (address 60~63).

5. Internal Memory
3. The area shows the same results of sensor type assignment in I/O parameter
setting window.
Temperature metric system indication area (address 5); temp.unit

1. If a bit is set as 1, the temperature conversion value of a channel is output in
Fahrenheit.
For Celsius-Fahrenheit conversion formula, refer to Specifications.
2. Information set in bit 4~15 is ignored.

5. Internal Memory
BIT Description
0 Celsius
1 Fahrenheit
3. The area shows the same results of temperature metric system assignment in the I/O
parameter setting window.
Filter value setting area (address 6~9); filter constant

1. If filter value is set as 0, it does not process filtering the channel and instead, yields
temperature conversion value sampling process.
2. If setting a value between 1 ~ 159 or over 64001, 0 (filter prohibited) is set
internally; %UXa.b.24 ~ 27 (setting error flag) is ON (the bit, 1 of setting error
information area (address 60 ~ 63) would be ON).

5. Internal Memory
3. The area shows the same results of filter constant configuration in I/O parameter
setting window.
Averaging method setting area (address 10~13); average processing

1. If set as 4 and over, 0 (sampling) is set internally; %UXa.b.24 ~ 27 (setting error
flag) is ON (the bit, 2 setting error information area (address 60 ~ 63) is ON.
2. The averaging method setting area is equivalent to the averaging configuration in

I/O parameter setting window as shown in the following figure.

5. Internal Memory
Average setting area (address 14~17); average value

1. If averaging process is sampling, the setting has no effect.
2. If any value other than the above value is set, the boundary values of each range are
set internally; %UXa.b.24 ~ 27 (setting error flag) is ON (the bit, 3 of setting error
information area (address 60 ~ 63) will be ON.), that is, if you select time average
and the average is set as 200, it operates as internal default. However, if parameter
window of SoftMaster is used, it prohibits the setting of a value that is out of range
value (if incorrectly set, it indicates the value in red and shows a message to re-set).
3. The averaging value assignment area is equivalent to the averaging value

assignment in I/O parameter setting window as shown in the following figure.

5. Internal Memory
Scale type setting area (address 18); scaling data type

1. Scale operation is output in 16 bits unsigned (0 ~ 65535) or 16 bits (-32768 ~
32767) with signed.
2. Information assigned in bit 4~15 is ignored.
BIT Description
0 Signed integer
1 Unsigned integer
3. The scaling data type area is equivalent to the scaling data type configuration in I/O
parameter setting window as shown in the following figure.

5. Internal Memory
Minimum/maximum scale range setting area (address 19~26); scaling minimum

value/maximum value
1. If you set the value that is out-of-range value, the settings stored in the module are
maintained; %UXa.b.24 ~ 27 (setting error flag) is ON. The bit, 4(min) or 5(max)
of setting error information area (address 60 ~ 63) is ON.
Address Description
Address 19 CH 0 min. scale range setting area
Address 20 CH 0 max. scale range setting area

5. Internal Memory
Address Description
The minimum/maximum scaling value area is equivalent to the minimum/maximum

scaling value configuration in I/O parameter setting window as shown in the following
figure.

5. Internal Memory
Process alarm boundary value setting area (address 27~42); Process alarm H.H.
limit, Process alarm H. limit, Process alarm L. limit, Process alarm L.L. limit
1. Alarm is generated when the filed value crosses the setpoint.
Address Description
Address 27 CH 0 process alarm H.H. value setting area
Address 28 CH 0 process H. value setting area
Address 29 CH 0 process alarm L. value setting area
Address 30 CH 0 process alarm L.L. value setting area

5. Internal Memory
2. The process alarm boundary value area is equivalent to the process alarm boundary
value configuration in I/O parameter setting window as shown in the following
figure.
Process alarm hysteresis setting area (address 43~46); Process alarm HYS
1. If it is set out-of-range, 0 (no hysteresis) is set internally; %UXa.b.24 ~ 27 (setting
error flag) is set. The bit, 10 of setting error information area (address 60 ~ 63) is
ON.
2. If it is within the range even in alarm reset condition during use of process alarm
function, it maintains alarm output.
For more information, refer to Specifications.

5. Internal Memory
Address Description
Address 43 CH 0 process alarm hysteresis setting area
3. The process alarm hysteresis area is equivalent to the process alarm hysteresis
configuration in I/O parameter setting window as shown in the following figure.
Alarm type setting area of Rate Change alarm (address 47); RCA type
1. If setting the bit as 1, Rate Change alarm type of a channel is set for the temperature
Rate Change alarm; if setting the bit as 0, Rate Change alarm type of a channel is
set for the temperature Rate Change alarm.

5. Internal Memory
2. Information configured in bit 4~15 is ignored.
BIT Description
0 Temperature change
1 Temperature Rate Change
3. The Rate Change alarm setting type area is equivalent to the Rate Change alarm
setting type configuration in I/O parameter setting window as shown in the
following figure.

5. Internal Memory
Rate change alarm H./L. boundary value setting area (address 48~55); RCA high
limit, RCA low limit
1. The unit for change value alarm is temperature and the unit for Change Rate alarm
is % showing one decimal place. (Rate change calculation is based on sensor type
and maximum range of input setting.)
2. If it is set out-of-range, it maintains the settings saved in the module. If the previous
setting is unknown, it is necessary to re-set the accurate range: %UXa.b.24 ~ 27
(setting error flag) is ON. The bit, 11(H Rate Change)/12(L Rate Change) of setting
error information area (address 60 ~ 63) is ON.
Address Description
Address 48 CH 0 Rate Change alarm H. boundary value setting area
Address 49 CH 0 Rate Change alarm L. boundary value setting area

5. Internal Memory
3. The Rate Change alarm H./L. area is equivalent to the Rate Change alarm H./L.
configuration in I/O parameter setting window as shown in the following figure.
Rate change alarm detection period setting area (address 56~59)

1. Area to set the detection interval, in case if you use Rate Change alarm function.
2. If an out-of-range value is set, it sets 40ms internally; %UXa.b.24 ~ 27 (setting
error flag) is ON. The bit, 13 of setting error information area (address 60 ~ 63) is
ON.

5. Internal Memory
Address Description
Address 56 CH 0 Rate Change alarm detection interval setting area
3. The Rate Change alarm detection period area is equivalent to the Rate Change
alarm detection period configuration in I/O parameter setting window as shown in
the following figure.

5. Internal Memory
5.4. Other data monitoring setting area
5.4 Other data monitoring setting area

It describes the area to monitor flag information for setting error in case of setting
operation parameter with program and read input Rate Change for detection interval if
Rate Change alarm is used. In addition, it describes how to read the error code in case of
sensor disconnection and monitor cold junction temperature.
Setting error information output area (Address 60~63)

1. In case the settings are out-of-range (if set by program), the bit is output with 1.
2. Setting error is reset as long as it is re-set within normal range by reset.
3. In case of setting error, the module LED does not change. In case the junction of
%UXa.b.24 ~ 27 is ON, it checks the area and fixes the area correctly.
BIT Description Address
0 Sensor type setting error 1~4
1 Filter value setting error 6~9
2 Averaging type setting error 10~13
3 Average value setting error 14~17
4 Min. scale range setting error 19,21,23,25
5 Max. scale range setting error 20,22,24,26
6 H.H. process alarm value setting error 27,31,35,39
7 H. process alarm value setting error 28,32,36,40
8 L. process alarm value setting error 29,33,37,41
9 L.L. process alarm value setting error 30,34,38,42
10 Process alarm hysteresis setting error 39~46
11 H. Rate Change alarm value setting error 48,50,52,54

5. Internal Memory
BIT Description Address
12 L. Rate Change alarm value setting error 49,51,53,55
13 Rate Change alarm detection interval setting 56~59

error
Address Description
Address 60 CH 0 setting error info display area
Rate Change alarm output area (Address 64~67)

1. It outputs temperature changed during detection interval set or the Rate Change (%
of sensor range).
Address Description
Address 64 CH 0 Rate Change alarm output area

5. Internal Memory
2. The area shows the same results of I/O parameter rate change configuration.
Sensor disconnection information output area (address 68~71)

1. If a disconnection code occurs in the area, check the sensor’s connection with the
channel.
2. In case of thermocouple sensor disconnection, temperature output displays
maximum output.
3. In case of cold junction sensor disconnection, temperature output is output without
RJC compensated.

5. Internal Memory
Address Description
Address 68 CH 0 sensor disconnection info output area
Cold junction compensation temperature output area (Address 72~75)

1. It is the area displaying RJC sensor measuring temperature for reference junction
temperature compensation.
Address Description
Address 72 CH 0 cold junction compensation temperature output area

5. Internal Memory

6. Programming
6.1 Read/write operation parameter setting area
It describes internal memory configuration.
Read operation parameter setting area (GET, GETP Instruction)
Type Description Available area
n1 Slot number with special module Integer
Initial address of special module operation parameter

n2 Integer
setting area to read data
D Initial address of address to save data to read M, P, K, L, T, C, D, #D
n3 Number of words to read Integer
Difference of GET instruction and GETP instruction:

• GET: always executes with execution condition of ON. ( )
• GETP: executes with commencement of operation in execution condition. ( )
For example, in case the thermocouple module is installed on #0 base and #3 base and
the internal memory address is 0, 1 data of thermocouple module is read by CPU module
D0 and D1.

6. Programming
6.1. Read/write operation parameter setting area
Write operation parameter area (PUT, PUTP instruction)
Type Description Available area
n1 Slot number with special module Integer
n2 Initial address of special module internal memory to Integer

write data
Initial address or integer of an address containing data M, P, K, L, T, C, D, #D,
S
to write integer
n3 Number of words to write Integer

Difference of PUT instruction and PUTP instruction:
• PUT: always executes with execution condition of ON ( )
• PUTP: executes with commencement of operation in execution condition ( )

6. Programming
6.1. Read/write operation parameter setting area
For example, in case the thermocouple module is installed on #0 base and #6 slot and the
internal memory address 1 ~ 4 of thermocouple module is written to CPU module D3 ~
D6.

6. Programming
6.2. Basic program
6.2 Basic program

It describes how to set operation conditions in the internal memory of thermocouple
module.
• Thermocouple module is installed on slot 3.
• An I/O occupation point of thermocouple module is 64 (fixed).
• Regarding the initial condition, if saved once the initial settings are saved in the
internal memory of thermocouple module.
Example using I/O parameter setting

6. Programming
6.2. Basic program
2. Example of program using PUT/GET instruction.

6. Programming
6.3. Application program
6.3 Application program

Temperature conversion value determination program (I/O slot fixation point assignment:
64 point).
System configuration
Initial settings
Internal
Value to Write to
No. Item Initial Settings Memory
Internal Memory
Address
1 CH CH0, CH1 0 ‘h0003’ or ‘3’
CH0 : type K 1 ‘h0000’ or ‘0’

2 Sensor type
CH1 : type K 2 ‘h0000’ or ‘0’
Temperature
3 Celsius 5 ‘h0000’ or ‘0’
indication

6. Programming
Program description
a) If P0081 is ON, it reads data of the internal memory of the thermocouple input
module.
b) If the temperature input through CH0 is lower than –20o C or larger than –30 o
C, P0000 is On.
c) If the temperature input through CH1 is lower than –20o C or larger than –30o
C, P0001 is On.
d) If the difference of temperatures input through CH0 and CH1 is larger than 5o
C, P0002 is On.
− 2MLF-TC4S module is installed on the basic base #3 slot of 2MLK PLC.
− Set CH0 and CH1 as type K.
− Indicates CH0 and CH1 as Celsius.
Program
a) Example of program using I/O Parameter setting.

6. Programming
ATTENTION
If every channel is set identically in the above parameter setting window,
select the checkbox and set only one channel. Then, every channel would
have the same setting.
CH data monitor program (I/O slot fixation point assignment: 64points)

This program saves temperature conversion output into address K, if channel is operating
with module ready or saves minimum/maximum value of channel to address D, if
channel maximum/minimum searching junction is allowed.

6. Programming

6. Programming
Viewing CH data in Special Module Monitoring window
Other data monitoring programs

• 2MLF-TC4S module is installed on the basic base #3 slot of 2MLK CPU.
• Every channel is set to Type K.
• Every channel displays temperature in Celsius.

6. Programming
Operation parameter setting

6. Programming
Program
It delivers timer count by module’s internal timer when it delivers temperature to PLC in
module. If calculating the difference of the previous timer count
(M1000/M1002/M1004/M1006) and the current timer counter, the value calculated is the
interval at which module delivers data to PLC (here, the interval delivered by module is
conversion speed).

7. Troubleshooting
7.1 Introduction
This chapter describes diagnostics and corrective measures in case if any trouble occurs
during the use of 2MLF-TC4S.
7.2 LED indication by errors

2MLF-TC4S has two LEDs and it is possible to check whether it has any error with the
indication of RUN LED and ALM LED.
Abnormal Module offset/gain
module backup error
Item Normal Disconnection
H/W (memory checksum if
(error) powered on)
Flicker
RUN LED ON ON every Flicker every 1s
0.2s
Flicker every
ALM LED OFF OFF OFF
second
Normal
Normal
operation Module Normal operation
operation
Operation Every function
Every function Every function works
function stops
works
works
Try to power on again

Customer and if it still shows
Management - -
service error,customer
service is needed

7. Troubleshooting
7.3. Diagnostics and measures
7.3 Diagnostics and measures

Run LED quickly flickers
Run LED slowly flickers

7. Troubleshooting
7.3. Diagnostics and measures
Run LED turns off

7. Troubleshooting
7.4. Error code
ALM LED flickers
CPU module cannot read temperature conversion value

7. Troubleshooting
7.4. Error code
7.4 Error code

Error codes of abnormal sensor connection (in case of sensor disconnection)
RUN Code
ALM LED Junction
Description LED Class
PUT command
status (on)
status (*1)
Normal operation ON OFF - 0 Normal
Flickers Defective
CH 0 thermocouple Address
ON every Uxy.01.4 sensor
sensor disconnected 68(h044) 1
second
Flickers Defective
CH 0 cold junction Address
second
Flickers Defective
second
Flickers Defective
second
Flickers Defective
second
Flickers Defective
second
Flickers Defective
second
Flickers Defective
second
(*1) Indicates the case of disconnection, for code information refer to address.

7. Troubleshooting
7.4. Error code
Error codes of abnormal module H/W (contact the close agency or the company)
ALM
RUN LED Junction
Description LED Code(*2) Class
status (on)
status
Flickers
EEPROM CHECKSUM Module
every OFF Uxy.00.D Error
ERROR error:40
second
FACP_01 chip reset Flickers Module

OFF Uxy.00.E Error
error every 0.2s error:10
FACP_01 internal RAM Flickers Module

OFF Uxy.00.E Error
error every 0.2s error:11
FACP_01 internal Flickers Module

OFF Uxy.00.E Error
register error every 0.2s error:12
REFERSH area writing Flickers Module

OFF Uxy.00.E Error
error in module every 0.2s error:30
FRESH area reading Flickers Module

OFF Uxy.00.E Error
error in module every 0.2s error:32
AD conversion H/W Flickers Module

OFF Uxy.00.E Error
error every 0.2s error:2x(*3)
(*2) Indicates that the module H/W trouble information displays in module OS
information window.
For additional information on module OS, refer to Operations and Monitoring.

7. Troubleshooting
7.4. Error code
(*3) Indicates that in 2x, x represents the number of channel with AD conversion H/W
error. The module, as inter-channel isolation module, has H/W converting analog to
digital, which independently operates.

7. Troubleshooting
7.4. Error code

8. Appendix
8.1 Terminology
Terms and abbreviation used in this user’s guide and the analog module in general are as
described below.
• A/D converter: converts analog to digital value proportionately to the size of analog
input signal.
• Analog input module: as a module with the circuit to convert analog voltage/current
input signal to digital value, it has resolution of 14 and 16 bits according to
converters.
• Channel: related with the terminal of analog I/O module and connected to various
voltage/current I/O devices, respectively, with applicable data and diagnosis
function.
• Conversion time: time necessary for analog input module to sample and convert the
analog signal for the processor inside the module to get digitally-converted value
input. On the other hand, it is necessary for analog output module to convert the
digital value output from the processor inside the module to analog output signal so
to transmit the output channel.
• D/A converter: related with the output module, it is used to change the continuous
size of analog voltage and current signal proportionately to the digital value.
• Full scale: defined as the size of voltage/current where the normal operation is
executed.
• Full scale error: displays the graph difference between agreeable analog-converted
value and actual analog-converted value.
• Full scale range: displays the difference between the maximum and the minimum of
the analog input.
• LSB (Least Significant Bit): displays the minimum value of the bit unit.
• Linearity error: analog I/O is related between continuous voltage/current value and
digital value, whose agreeable I/O value is defined as a line within a distance of the
minimum 1LSB of voltage/current. I/O linearity error is regarded as the declination
between the agreeable-converted value and the actual-converted value on the graph.

8. Appendix
8.1. Terminology
• Multiplexer: a switching circuit where many signals share one A/D converter or
D/A converter.
• Analog output module: a module with output circuit to convert analog DC voltage
or current signal proportional to digital value delivered to the module from the
processor.
• Resolution: the minimum value recognizable by a measuring instrument, which
usually displays in the engineering unit (1mv) or the number of bits. In other words,
16383 types of output are available for 14 bits.
• Filter: used to reduce the change of the digitally-converted output value by sudden
change of the external noise or input for the analog circuit, through two methods of
Software and Hardware filters.
• Accuracy: displays the maximum declination between agreeable value and output
voltage or current for the whole range of output. On the other hand, it is displays the
maximum declination between agreeable value and digitally-converted input signal
value for the whole range of input. Generally, percentage displays for the full scale.
• Gain, Offset and Linearity error are all included in the error type available.
• Output accuracy: displays the difference between the actual analog output
voltage/current value and the agreeable-converted value on the conversion graph for
the full scale, with Offset, Gain, and Drift error factors included as well as normal
temperature (25°C) and available temperature range displays, respectively.

8. Appendix
8.2. Thermo electromotive force and compensating cable
8.2 Thermo electromotive force and compensating cable

Table of thermo electromotive force

8. Appendix

8. Appendix

8. Appendix
Thermocouple
Common limit and overheat limit

Former
Symbol of Nominal Common limit Overheat limit
symbols
materials diameter (mm) (1) °C (2) °C
(cf)
B − 0.50 1500 1700
R
− 0.50 1400 1600
S
0.65 650 850
1.00 750 950

K CA 1.60 850 1050
2.30 900 1100
3.20 1000 1200

0.65 450 500
E CRC
1.00 500 550

8. Appendix
Former
Symbol of Nominal Common limit Overheat limit
symbols
materials diameter (mm) (1) °C (2) °C
(cf)
1.60 550 650
2.30 600 750
3.20 700 800

0.65 400 500
1.00 450 550

J IC 1.60 500 650
2.30 550 750
3.20 600 750

0.32 200 250
0.65 200 250

T CC
1.00 250 300
1.60 300 300
ATTENTION
1. Common limit refers to the temperature limit that continuously use in the
air.
2. Overheat limit refers to the temperature limit that inevitably use for a
short time.
Allowance by temperature
Former
Symbol of
symbols Temperature Grade Allowance
materials
(cf)
600°C ~ lower ±4°C or ± 0.5% of

B − 0.5
than 1700°C temperature measured
R 0°C ~ lower than ±1.5°C or ±0.25% of

− 0.25
S 1600°C temperature measured

8. Appendix
Former
Symbol of
symbols Temperature Grade Allowance
materials
(cf)
0 °C ~ lower ±1.5°C or ±0.4% of

0.4
0°C ~ lower than ±2.5°C or ±0.75% of

K CA 0.75
1200°C temperature measured
-200°C~ lower ±2.5°C or ±1.5% of

1.5
0°C~ lower than ±1.5°C or ±0.4% of

0.4

E CRC 0.75
-200 °C~ lower ±2.5°C or ±1.5% of

1.5
0°C~ lower than ±1.5 °C or ±0.4% of

0.4
J IC
0.75

0.4
0°C~ lower than ±1°C or ±0.75% of

T CC 0.75
-200°C~ lower ±1°C or ± 1.5% of

1.5
ATTENTION
Allowance refers to the allowable maximum limit subtracting the actual
temperature of junction from the converted temperature, based on thermo
electromotive force table of standards. In addition, the allowance will be
greater than °C or %.

8. Appendix
Compensating cable
Type and specifications of compensating cable

8. Appendix
ATTENTION
1. BX-G uses same copper to + point and – points, so the allowance is not
described.
2. The thermocouple electromotive force of thermocouple R and S is non-
linear, so it does not indicate the actual temperature measurement error.
3. Applicable to nominal cross-sectional area of 1.25mm2 and more.

8. Appendix
8.3. Dimension
8.3 Dimension
2MLF-TC4S

8. Appendix
8.3. Dimension

8. Appendix
8.3. Dimension

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ATTENTION: Identifies information that requires special

TIP: Identifies advice or hints for the user, often in terms of

REFERENCE -EXTERNAL: Identifies an additional source of

REFERENCE - INTERNAL: Identifies an additional source of

CAUTION Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in equipment

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

CAUTION symbol on the equipment refers the user to the product

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not

WARNING symbol on the equipment refers the user to the product

WARNING, Risk of electrical shock: Potential shock hazard where

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ESD HAZARD: Danger of an electro-static discharge to which

Protective Earth (PE) terminal: Provided for connection of the

Functional earth terminal: Used for non-safety purposes such as

NOTE: This connection shall be bonded to Protective Earth at the

Earth Ground: Functional earth connection.

NOTE: This connection shall be bonded to Protective Earth at the

Chassis Ground: Identifies a connection to the chassis or frame of

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3. INSTALLATION AND WIRING ....................................................37

4. OPERATIONS AND MONITORING ............................................ 39

5. INTERNAL MEMORY .................................................................. 57

Minimum/maximum scale range setting area (address 19~26); scaling minimum

8. APPENDIX ................................................................................. 115

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1.2 Terms and definitions

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Thermo electromotive force

Reference junction compensation (RJC)

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Temp. display (unit of Displaying down to one decimal place

(user-defined scaling) -32768 ~ 32767

Conversion speed 40ms / channel

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Cold junction Automatic compensation by RJC sensing (PT100)

Time average (320~64000ms)

Averaging function Frequency average (2~64000 times)

Moving average (2~100)

Filter function Digital filter (160~64000ms)

Max./Min. display Display Max./Min.

Terminal block 18-point terminal

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