DO 9404 instrument from the keyboard.

With ease you can configure the instrument in the

field to adapt to changing process requirements.
The configurability regards inputs, extension ladders, set points, alarms and the
baud rate.

Applications
A typical application of the DO 9404 is the display and regulation of signals
arriving from passive 2-wire or active 3-wire transmitters, of any physical
quantity: temperature, humidity, pressure, speed, level, etc. for a wide variety of
industrial sectors and automation.

Specifications
- Set point may be configured from -9999 to +19999
- Indication with 1/2” red LEDS
- Separate terminal for each channel for voltage input 0÷10 V and current input
0÷20 mA, 4÷20 mA
- On the terminal board an auxiliary power supply is available at -5 Vdc max.
10 mA and +15 Vdc non-stabilized max. 44 mA for the possible feeding of
passive 2-wire transmitters
- Instrument accuracy ±0.1% Rdg ± 1 digit
- A/D converter resolution: 0.05 mV/digit, 1 μA/digit
- Functions: Two relays with insulated HI LO exchange contact for channel 1:
RL1, RL2
Two relays with insulated HI LO exchange contact for channel 2:
RL4, RL5
One relay for the overall maximum and minimum alarms: RL3
Resistive 3A/230 Vac relay contacts
- Instrument working temperature: (electronic components) -5°C..50°C
- Power supply: 12÷24 ±10% Vac/Vdc.

Error report
Error signals
The instrument gives error signals in the following cases:
OFL: appears when the SET value is set higher than the high alarm value
(maximum).
-OFL: appears when the SET value is set lower than the low alarm value
(minimum).

Temperature
E1: appears when a resolution of the AD converter has been asked for that
is higher than what is available: THE MAXIMUM AD RESOLUTION IS
0.1mV/digit or 2μA/digit.
E2: appears when there is an analog value at input that is lower or higher
than that of the instrument: voltage 0 V..+10 V, current 0-20 mA.
E3: appears when the values of the alarm thresholds are inverted.
DO 9404 E4: reading/writing mistake on the Eeprom.
DUAL REGULATING INDICATOR WITH MICROPROCESSOR
CONFIGURATION AND TWO INPUTS, FOR VOLTAGE OR CURRENT Configuration of the regulating indicator DO 9404
1) Supply power to the instrument: 11÷30 Vac; 11÷40 Vdc.
The DO double indicator controller 9404 is an instrument for panel with LED 96x96 2) The dual display indicates OFL on both channels (1 and 2) at the first
microprocessor with programmable alarm thresholds and user-configurable. programming, or values depending on previous programming operations.
Accepts two-channel input signals from two separate transmitters or transmitters 3) When the PROG key is pressed, the message FO appears alternately on
by a double. The transmitters can be 2 wires, passive, or 3 wires, active both in channel 1 or 2.
tension 0 to 1 V, 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V DC 0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA. 4) Select which channel (1 or 2) you want to program, for example channel 1.
Configurability for both input channels is always present in the instrument 5) Press the ▲ key, the message F1 appears; confirm with the ENTER key and
requires no add-on cards. the symbol A (Ampere = current signal 0÷20 mA, 4÷20 mA) or the symbol
The choice of configurations for input signals is via the keypad on the front U (voltage V = voltage signal 0÷10 V) appears; with the ▲ and ▼ keys,
of the instrument. The DO 9404 is equipped with RS232C serial output, the prepare the input for the desired signal, current A or voltage; for example, set
baud rate is configurable from the keyboard, the command is bidirectional, A current input, confirm with the ENTER key, then F1 appears. Press the ▲
the output connector SUB D 9 pin female. The dimensions of the instrument key and the message F2 appears.
are in accordance with DIN 45700 96x96 mm, depth 120 mm. The operating 6) Press the ENTER key, four figures 8888 appear with the decimal point placed
mode of the DO 9404 is chosen depending on the application by configuring the at random; using the ▲ and ▼ keys, set the decimal point in the desired
position, the possible configurations are:

8888
HI LO ALARM HI LO
8.8
8.88
RL1
1
RL2 RL3 RL4
2
RL5 8.888
RS
Press the ENTER key to confirm, then the message F2 appears; press the ▲
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key and the message F3 appears.
IIN2 +15V GND VIN1 7) Press ENTER , then using the ▲ and ▼ keys set the start of scale value
12÷24 V
GND VIN2 -5V IIN1 +15V
It Vdc Vdc RH% for channel 1, for example -30.0°C; confirm with ENTER , the message F3
appears, press the ▲ key and the message F4 appears.
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 24 V
8) Press the ENTER key, then using the ▲ and ▼ keys set the analog value
corresponding to the start of scale in voltage or current, depending on the
choice made in point 5, for example 4.00 mA; confirm with ENTER, the
message F4 appears, press the ▲ key and the message F5 appears.
Example of connection of passive transmitter which sends two current signals
(4÷20 mA) to DO 9404
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9) Press ENTER , then using the ▲ and ▼ keys set the full scale value for - The relays are disconnected during programming.
channel 1, for example 130.0°C; confirm with ENTER , the message F5
appears, press the ▲ key and the message F6 appears. Serial interface RS-232C
10) Press the ENTER key, then using the ▲ and ▼ keys set the analog value The DO 9404 is equipped with standard serial interface RS-232C which is
corresponding to the end of scale in voltage or current, depending on the available on the SUB D female 9-pin connector. The arrangement of the signals
choice made in point 5, for example 20.00 mA; confirm with ENTER , the on this connector is as follows;
message F6 appears, press the ▲ key and the message F7 appears.
11) Press the ENTER key, then using the ▲ and ▼ keys set the SET LO value Pin Signal Description
(closing of contact RL1) for channel 1, for example 0.0°C; confirm with ENTER 2 TD Datum transmitted by the DO 9404
, the message F7 appears, press the ▲ key and the message F8 appears. 3 RD Datum received by the DO 9404
12) Press the ENTER key, then using the ▲ and ▼ keys set the Reset HI value 5 GND Reference logic mass
(opening of contact RL1) for channel 1, for example 10.0°C; confirm with
ENTER , the message F8 appears, press the ▲ key and the message F9 The transmission parameters with which the instrument is supplied are:
appears. - baud rate 9600 baud
13) Press the ENTER key, then using the ▲ and ▼ keys set the SET LO - parity None
value (closing of contact RL2) for channel 2, for example 20.0°C (control - n. bits 8
of a refrigerating unit, for example); confirm with ENTER , the message F9 - stop bit 1
appears, press the ▲ key and the message F10 appears. The data transmission speed may be changed by altering the set-up parameter
14) Press the ENTER key, then using the ▲ and ▼ keys set the Reset HI value F13 with the keyboard; the possible baud rates are: 9600, 4800, 1200, 600, 300.
(opening of contact RL2) for channel 2, for example 15.0°C (switching off The other transmission parameters are fixed.
a refrigerating unit, for example); confirm with ENTER , the message F10
appears, press the ▲ key and the message F11 appears. All the messages reaching and leaving the DO 9404 must be inserted in a
15) Press the ENTER key, then using the ▲ and ▼ keys set the low ALARM value “Communication frame” with the following structure:
for the relay RL3, for example -5.0°C; confirm with ENTER , the message F11
appears, press the ▲ key and the message F12 appears. <Stx> <Record> <Etx>
16) Press the ENTER key, then using the ▲ and ▼ keys set the high ALARM value where:
for the relay RL3, for example 25.0°C; confirm with ENTER , the message F12 <Stx> Start of text (ASCII 02)
appears, press the ▲ key and the message F13 appears. <Record> constitutes the message
17) Function F13 is used to select the baud rate for serial transmission; press <Etx> End of text (ASCII 03)
the ENTER key and a baud rate value appears, then using the ▲ and ▼ keys
set the desired rate, choosing one of the following: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, Host commands
4800, 9600; the other serial transmission parameters are fixed and cannot The structure of the command records is as follows:
be changed; they are: <Command character><Sub-command><Values>
8 bit
No Parity Where:
1 Stop bit <Command character> is characterized by an alphabetic character
indicating the set of commands.
Note: the baud rate is the same for both channels. Press ENTER to confirm, press <Sub-command> is characterized by a character indicating the type of
the ▼ key until FO appears indicating the end of programming; press the ENTER command.
key. This operation concludes the programming of channel 1 as described up <Values> is characterized by ASCII characters that depend on the
to this point. type of command.
- Programming is the same for both channels, 1 and 2; all that has been
described for channel 1 also applies to channel 2. The replies provided by the DO 9404 are essentially of two types:
- The function of the set and reset relays (close LO contact, open HI contact), of “Information” and “Data”.
relays RL1 and RL2 or RL4 and RL5, depends on what the process requires.
- To alter the parameters it is sufficient to enter the program by pressing The former allow information on the status and programming of the DO 9404 to
the PROG key; when FO appears, choose the channel in which you want to be obtained, as well as the diagnosis of the message received; the latter contain
change the parameter, press the ▲ key until the function that you want to data on the two channels at the moment the request is made.
change appears, then make the change with the ▲ and ▼ keys; press ENTER It is also possible to make use of the serial line for the complete programming of
to confirm, then return to FO function with the ▼ key, press ENTER thus the DO 9404, with the exception of the data transmission speed which may be
returning to normal operation. set only with the keyboard.
- In normal operation, pressing one of the ▲ or ▼ keys passes from the The diagnostic replies of the DO 9404 are composed of the following control
measurement of the physical quantity to the voltage or current value characters, sent individually (not inserted in the communication frame):
corresponding to the measurement in progress; this applies to both -ack- Command executed (ASCII 06)
channels. -nak- Incorrect command (ASCII 15H)
When one of the or keys is pressed the instrument returns to normal measuring
status.
- The serial interface is active only during normal operation.
- The programming parameters remain in the memory even when the
instrument is receiving no power.

HI LO ALARM HI LO
HI LO ALARM HI LO

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RL1 RL2 RL3 RL4 RL5
1 2 RL1 RL2 RL3 RL4 RL5
1 2
RS 1 2 3
232C DO9404 RS
Temperature 232C DO9404
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GND
IIN2 +15V GND
VIN2 -5V IIN1
VIN1
+15V 12÷24 V HD 2717T…
+ – IIN2 +15V GND VIN1
4 5 GND VIN2 -5V IIN1 +15V �
12÷24 V
It GND RH% 24V

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 24 V
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 24 V 24V
Pressure transmitter

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Example of connection of transmitters connected to the DO 9404:

-1 temperature transmitter which sends a current signal (4÷20 mA) Example of powered transmitter connection which sends two current signals
-1 pressure transmitter which sends a current signal (4÷20 mA) (4÷20 mA) to DO 9404
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COMMAND A Regarding the command just described, a few remarks must be made:
Sub-command Values Replies - There is no command character.
A Type of terminal DO 9404 - In the first two cases (Sub-command 1 and 2) the complete set-up of the DO
C Company DELTA OHM 9404, for Channel 1 and for Channel 2, is made available in the serial line.
D Firmware Version Vxx Rxx - For all the other controls of the type C1F01 etc., the present programming
E Firmware Date dd/mm/yy status is supplied for the specific command if only the sequence of the
F Serial number (rd) AFxxxxxx subcommand characters is sent.
(wr) xxxxxx ack/nak
Example: StxC1F01Etx Request from Host
COMMAND M StxC1F01:1Etx Reply
Sub-command Values Replies If the sequence of the sub-command characters is followed by a space and
1 Measure Channel 1 Measure Channel 1 then the desired programming value, the programming of the parameter is
2 Measure Channel 2 Measure Channel 2 produced.

RESET COMMAND Example: StxC1F01 1Etx Command from Host

Values Replies ack / nak Reply
RESET (wr) Note: for programming of the point F03...F12, the value field has fixed length
of 5 characters. The first character in the value field may be a space, the minus
COMMAND sign, or the number one.
Sub-command Values Replies StxC1F03 1000Etx Request from
1 Set-up Channel 1 Set-up Channel 1 Host ack / nak Reply
2 Set-up Channel 2 Set-up Channel 2 StxC1F03-2000Etx Request from
Host ack / nak Reply
CHANNEL 1 StxC1F0512000Etx Request from
C1F01 x Input in V/A ack/nak Host ack / nak Reply
C1F02 x Point 0/1/2/3 ack/nak
C1F03 xxxx Start of scale -9999...19999 ack/nak
C1F04 xxxx V/I Start of scale 0000...10000 (2000 if I) ack/nak
C1F05 xxxx End of scale -9999...19999 ack/nak
C1F06 xxxx V/I End of scale 0000...10000 (2000 if I) ack/nak
C1F07 xxxx Energ. Relay 1 -9999...19999 ack/nak
C1F08 xxxx De-energ. Relay 1 -9999...19999 ack/nak
C1F09 xxxx Energ. Relay 2 -9999...19999 ack/nak
C1F10 xxxx De-energ. Relay 2 -9999...19999 ack/nak
C1F11 xxxx Min1 Relay 3 -9999...19999 ack/nak
C1F12 xxxx Min1 Relay 3 -9999...19999 ack/nak
C1F12 xxxx Max1 Relay 3 0000-9999 ack/nak

Temperature
CHANNEL 2
C2F01 x Input in V/A ack/nak
C2F02 x Point 0/1/2/3 ack/nak
C2F03 xxxx Start of scale -9999...19999 ack/nak
C2F04 xxxx V/I Start of scale 0000...10000 (2000 if I) ack/nak
C2F05 xxxx End of scale -9999...19999 ack/nak
C2F06 xxxx V/I End of scale 0000...10000 (2000 if I) ack/nak
C2F07 xxxx Energ. Relay 4 -9999...19999 ack/nak
C2F08 xxxx De-energ. Relay 4 -9999...19999 ack/nak
C2F09 xxxx Energ. Relay 5 -9999...19999 ack/nak
C2F10 xxxx De-energ. Relay 5 -9999...19999 ack/nak
C2F11 xxxx Min2 Relay 3 -9999...19999 ack/nak
C2F12 xxxx Max2 Relay 3 -9999...19999 ack/nak

HI LO ALARM HI LO HI LO ALARM HI LO

RL1 RL2 RL3 RL4 RL5

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RL1 RL2 RL3 RL4 RL5
1 2 1 2
Vdc RH%

RS RS
DO9404 232C DO9404
232C
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IIN2 +15V GND VIN1 IIN2 +15V GND VIN1
12÷24 V GND VIN2 -5V IIN1 +15V 12÷24 V
GND VIN2 -5V IIN1 +15V
It GND RH% 24V
+ –
1 3
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 24 V 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 24 V
24V
N.C.
2

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Example of connection between two transmitters connected to the DO 9404:

Example of powered transmitter connection which sends two voltage signals - 1 transmitter of RH % which sends a signal in current (4÷20 mA)
(0÷10 V) to DO 9404 - 1 pressure transmitter which sends a signal in current (4÷20 mA)
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