ES-7395 Rev.32

73VR21

Paperless Recording System

PAPERLESS RECORDER

(built-in input modules)
Functions & Features
• 100 msec. storing rate
• Data stored in CF Cards and SD Cards
• Memory card slot accessible at the front
• ‘Quick Setup’ helps you to start and program the recorder
• Real time monitor at the host PC via Ethernet
• Dedicated application software to view and analyze the data
• 5.5 inch TFT LCD display
• Touch panel operation
• IP65 front panel

MODEL: 73VR21[1]-[2]-[3][4]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: 73VR21[1]-[2]-[3][4]
Specify a code from below for each of [1] through [4].
  (e.g. 73VR2102-E-M2/Q)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
  (e.g. /C01/S01/HA)

[1] NO. OF CHANNELS

02: 2-point inputs
04: 4-point inputs
06: 6-point inputs
08: 8-point inputs
10: 10-point inputs
12: 12-point inputs

[2] LANGUAGE

N: Japanese
E: English

[3] POWER INPUT

AC Power
M2: 100 – 240 V AC (Operational voltage range 85 – 264 V,
 47 – 66 Hz)
  (CE not available for desktop type)
DC Power
R: 24 V DC
(Operational voltage range 24 V ±10 %, ripple 10 %p-p max.)

[4] OPTIONS

blank: none
/Q: With options (specify the specification)

SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTION: Q (multiple selections)

COATING (For the detail, refer to our web site.)
/C01: Silicone coating
/C02: Polyurethane coating
/C03: Rubber coating
TERMINAL SCREW MATERIAL
/S01: Stainless steel
INSTALLATION
/HA: Desktop type (with handle and feet)
(Desktop type cannot be mounted on a panel surface.
The handle and rubber feet cannot be detached.)

CAUTION

• With 100 msec. storing rate, measured　value may be susceptible to inaccuracies due to the fast update cycle.  If this is the case, please choose 500 msec. or slower rate.

RELATED PRODUCTS

• Resistor module (model: REM3-250)
■ Memory card
A memory card is required to store data in the 73VR21x. Available for purchase from us. Consult us (except SD/CF conversion adapter).
We will not guarantee the product’s described performance if a memory card other than purchased from us, or specified below, is used.
• CF Card
1. Manufacturer: Hagiwara Solutions
Model No.: MCF10P-xxxxS
Capacity: 128 MB through 1 GB
(CFI-xxxxDG ... discontinued)
2. Manufacturer: Apacer Technology
Model name: CFC III
Model No.: AP-CFxxxxRBNS-ETNDNRG
Capacity: 256 MB through 1 GB
  Part No.: 81.28L10.UC08B (256 MB)
    81.29L10.UC08B (512 MB)
    81.2AL10.UC08B (1 GB)
(AP-CFxxxxE3ER-ETNDNR, AP-CFxxxxE3ER-ETNDNRK,
AP-CFxxxxE3NR-ETNDNRQ ... discontinued)
• SD Card (Compatible with 73VR21 Ver.5.03.xx or later)
Manufacturer: Hagiwara Solutions
Model No.: NSD6-004GH (B21SEI
(NSDA-004GT, NSDA-004GL ... discontinued)
SD/CF Conversion Adapter is required to use SD card. There are some restrictions on using SD cards. For details, refer to the instruction manual.
• SD/CF Conversion Adapter (operation confirmed):
  DeLOCK adaptor CF II to SDHC,SDXC
  Model: 61796 (operation has been confirmed with the adaptor purchased in the year of 2016.)
             62637 (operation has been confirmed with the adaptor purchased in the year of 2018.)

PACKAGE INCLUDES...

• 73VR Application Software CD (model: 73VRPAC2)
• Mounting brackets (two)
  (/HA: Not included for desktop type)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction: Panel mount type or desktop type
Degree of protection: IP65; applicable to the front panel of the recorder with single mounting according to the specified panel cutout (/HA: Desktop type cannot be mounted on a panel surface)
■ CONNECTION
Ethernet: RJ-45 Modular Jack
Power input, signal input, trigger input, alarm output:
  M3 separable screw terminal (torque 0.5 N·m)
Recommended solderless terminal:
  Applicable wire size: 0.25 to 1.65 mm2 (AWG 22 to 16)
  Recommended manufacturer: Japan Solderless Terminal MFG.Co.Ltd, Nichifu Co.,ltd
Screw terminal: Nickel-plated steel (standard) or stainless steel
■ MATERIALS
Enclosure: Steel
Bezel: Flame-resistant resin (black)
Front filter: Transparent resin
Isolation: Input 1 to input 2 to input 3 to input 4 to input 5 to input 6 to input 7 to input 8 to input 9 to input 10 to input 11 to input 12 to trigger input to alarm output to power input to FG to Ethernet
Burnout for T/C and RTD input: Upscale,  Downscale or No burnout selectable
Select ‘No Burnout’ to minimize the measuring errors caused by the sensor/wire resistance and the burnout sensing current.
With RTD input, the signal may go transiently to the opposite direction from the burnout setting.
With DC input, the burnout setting is ignored and the burnout sensing current is cancelled.
Cold junction compensation (CJC) for T/C input: CJC can be enabled or disabled per each channel.
CJC sensor attached to Input 1 and Input 7* terminals.(Input 7 for the 73VR2108, 73VR2110 and 73VR2112)
Operating mode setting: Application software; burnout type, cold junction compensation, line noise frequency, A/D conversion mode setting available
Line noise filter: NMNR ratio to the line frequency and its harmonic contents can be optimized. Factory set to 50/60 Hz mode for use with both frequencies.
Select either frequency for the most effective result.
A/D conversion mode: Fast, Medium or Slow selectable.
With Slow setting, data fluctuations are minimized with limited sampling time (speed).
With Fast setting, sampling time (speed) can be high through data fluctuations increase.
■ INTERFACE
Ethernet: 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX automatically switched; Conforms to IEEE 802 (10BASE-T) or IEEE 802.3 (100BASE-TX)
IP address: 192.168.0.1 (factory default setting)
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 (factory default setting)
Default gateway: None (factory default setting)
CF Card slot: Type I; for use with the cards’ operating voltage 3.3 V
USB: Conforms to Version 1.1
■ DISPLAY
Display device: 5.5-inch TFT LCD
Display colors: 256
Resolution: 320 × 240 pixels
Pixel pitch: 0.12 × 0.35 mm
Note: The backlight can be replaced in our factory.
The LCD must be replaced at the same time.
■Recommended solderless terminal

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

■ DC Voltage
Input resistance: 900 kΩ min.
Excluding the case in which, with range setting other than ±12 V, ±6 V or ±3 V, a voltage exceeding ±1.3 V is applied.
Input range: ±60 mV, ±125 mV, ±250 mV, ±500 mV, ±1000 mV, ±3 V, ±6 V, ±12 V
■ Thermocouple
Input resistance: 900 kΩ minimum
Input type: (PR), K (CA), E (CRC), F (IC), T (CC), B (RH), R, S, C (WRe 5-26), N, U, L, P (Platinel II)
Burnout sensing
Upscale: ≤ 130 nA
Downscale: ≤ 220 nA
No burnout: ≤ 10 nA
Burnout sensing time
K, E, J, N, L, P (upscale): ≤ 20 seconds
Others: ≤ 10 seconds
■ RTD (3-wire)
Excitation: 1.25 V / (1.25 kΩ + load resistance across the terminals A – C); 1.00 mA with 10 Ω across A – C;
0.55 mA with 1000 Ω across A – C
Allowable leadwire resistance: 20 Ω per wire
Input type: Pt 100 (JIS ’89), Pt 100 (JIS ’97, IEC), Pt 200, Pt 300, Pt 400, Pt 500, Pt 1000, Pt 50Ω (JIS ’81), JPt 100 (JIS ’89), Ni 100, Ni 120, Ni 508.4Ω, Ni-Fe 604, Cu 10 @ 25°C
Burnout sensing
Upscale or Downscale: ≤ 130 nA
No burnout: ≤ 10 nA
Burnout sensing time: ≤ 10 seconds
■ Trigger Input: Dry contact; detected ON at ≤ 0.8 V
Voltage across the terminals: ≤ 2.5 V
Current across the terminals: ≤ 4.0 mA

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

■ Alarm Output: Photo MOSFET relay (no polarity);
≤ 50 Ω at ON, ≥ 1 MΩ at OFF; OFF when not powered
Peak load voltage: 50 V max.
Continuous load current: 50 mA max.
Peak load current: 300 mA max. (≤ 0.1 sec.)

INSTALLATION

Power consumption
•AC:
 Approx. 25 VA at 100 V
 Approx. 35 VA at 240 V
•DC: Approx. 11 W or 460 mA
Operating temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Display quality (e.g. decreased contrast) may deteriorate when the recorder is used for a long time in an environment exceeding 50°C. However, it is only a temporary phenomenon. When the recorder is back in normal temperature, full legibility is recovered. No damage in performance.
Operating humidity: 30 to 85 %RH (non-condensing)
Allowable dust particles: 0.1 mg/m2 (no conductive particles)
Corrosive gas: Not allowed
Mounting: Panel flush mounting (except desktop type)
Panel cutout dimensions: 137 × 137 mm (5.39”× 5.39”)
Weight
73VR2102, 73VR2104, 73VR2106: 2.3 kg (5.1 lb)
73VR2108, 73VR2110, 73VR2112: 2.4 kg (5.3 lb)
Caution: Use of UPS (switching time: without delay, output: sine waveforms) is recommended to prevent data loss or CF card damage by a loss of power during recording.

PERFORMANCE

Accuracy: See Tables 1 through 3.
Cold junction compensation error: (°C)
≤ ±[1.0 + |Ambient Temp. – 25| × 0.04]
(in stable ambient temperature; e.g. ±1.4°C at 15°C and 35°C)
Applicable with balanced terminal temperature.
Error will increase by imbalances caused by direct mounting of the REM3 to the terminals.
Temp. coefficient: See Table 4.
Response time
DC of ±1000 mV or narrower ranges or T/C:
≤ [Sampling Time + 0.3 sec.] (0 – 90 %)
DC of ± 3 V or wider ranges:
≤ [Sampling Time + 0.5 sec.] (0 – 90 %)
RTD: ≤ [Sampling Time + 0.3 sec.] (0 – 90 %)
Calendar clock accuracy: Monthly deviation 3 minutes at 25°C
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 500 Vpeak @ 1 minute
(input 1 to input 2 to input 3 to input 4 to
input 5 to input 6 to input 7 to input 8 to
input 9 to input 10 to input 11 to input 12 to trigger input to alarm output to power input or FG)
Peak value including both AC and DC (e.g. 354 V AC with 0 V DC).
Nominal withstand voltage between I/O (analog input, trigger input and alarm output) and power input is described 500 V peak. However, as far as FG terminal is appropriately grounded, no dielectric breakdown will occur between I/O (with or without grounding) and other terminals when 2000 V AC is applied between FG and power input.
 AC power input: 2000V AC @ 1 minute (power input to FG or Ethernet) 500 V AC @ 1 minute (FG to Ethernet)
 DC power input: 1250 V AC @ 1 minute (power input to FG or Ethernet) 500 V AC @1 minute (FG to Ethernet)
Line noise normal mode rejection: ≥ 100 dB
Magnitude of the effects of normal mode 50/60 Hz noise, with the most appropriate line noise filter frequency setting.
Each input circuit has a CR filter of sufficient large time constant so that there will be little effect of line noise such as 500 mV AC superposed on a thermocouple or ±60 mV input.
Common mode noise rejection
Magnitude of the effects of voltages applied across the terminal C and the ground terminal when there is no potential difference among all the C terminals.
DC: N/A
AC, ±3 V, ±6 V, ±12 V: Approx. 86 dB
AC, other ranges: Approx. 120 dB
Common mode noise rejection between channels
Magnitude of the effects of DC/50/60 Hz voltages applied across the terminals C of the present and the last scanned channels.
DC, ±3 V, ±6 V, ±12 V: Approx. 100 dB
DC, other ranges: Approx. 120 dB
AC, ±3 V, ±6 V, ±12 V: Approx. 86 dB
AC, other ranges: Approx. 106 dB

STANDARDS & APPROVALS

EU conformity:
(M2 AC power of desktop type does not conform to EU directive)
EMC Directive 
  EMI EN 61000-6-4
  EMS EN 61000-6-2
Low Voltage Directive
  EN 61010-1
  Installation Category II
  Pollution Degree 2
Input 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 to power to FG or Ethernet: Reinforced insulation (300 V)
RoHS Directive

INPUT TYPE, RANGE, ACCURACY & TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT

APPLICATION SOFTWARE CD

■ 73VRPAC2 (included in the product package)
• 73VR21x Builder Software: Model 73VR21BLD
Used to configure parameters on the PC.
- Parameter configurations can be downloaded to the recorder via Ethernet.
- Present setting on the 73VR21x can be uploaded and displayed on the PC.
- Configuration files can be converted into CSV.
• 73VR Data Viewer: Model 73VRWV
Used to show and analyze recorded data on the PC.
- Data stored in the CF Card can be called up on the PC screen via the CF Card Reader.
- Data stored in the CF Card can be sent by FTP and called up on the PC screen.
- Various analyzing functions
- Data, alarm history and comment files can be converted into CSV.
• PC Recorder Software: Model MSR128-V6
- The 73VR21x data can be sampled and stored in real time via Ethernet by the MSR128-V6.
• Instruction Manuals
- 73VR21x users manual
- 73VR21BLD users manual
- 73VRWV users manual
- MSR128-V6 users manual

PC REQUIREMENTS (provided by the user)

■ PC Recorder Software: Model MSR128-V6
Refer to the specifications of MSRPAC-2010, which contains MSR128-V6, for the operating environment  (provided by user)　required for MSR128-V6.

EXTERNAL VIEW

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Note: In order to improve EMC performance, bond the FG terminal to ground.
Caution: FG terminal is NOT a protective conductor terminal.

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm [inch]

· Desktop type
· Desktop type

PANEL CUTOUT unit: mm

Usable panel thickness: 2 – 26 mm [0.08” – 1.02”]

SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS

■ NUMBER OF INPUT PEN POINTS
73VR2102: 2 points
73VR2104: 4 points
73VR2106: 6 points
73VR2108: 8 points
73VR2110: 10 points
73VR2112: 12 points
■ INPUT SIGNALS
Analog: DC mV and voltage, thermocouple and RTD
Discrete: Trigger input (1 point)
■ DATA STORING METHOD
Normal: Recording is manually initiated and stopped. Data is continuously stored while the recording is on.
Auto: Recording is automatically initiated and stopped at a predefined time.
Event recording: The recorder detects an external event by trigger signal, and stores preset number of samples (max. 1200 respectively) before and after the moment of event.
Remote trigger: Data is automatically recorded while the external trigger condition (input) is true.
■ STORING RATE
0.1 (DC voltage input only) 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 sec., 1, 10 minutes
■ DATA STORAGE
Data file: Stores momentary values in the storing rate and their calculation result.
Alarm history file: Records time index information when alarms are triggered and reset.
Oldest data is overwritten with new data when the number of records reaches its limit.
Comment history file: Records comments written in trend views with time index. Oldest data is overwritten with new data when the number of records reaches 1000 files.
Configuration file: Stores the 73VR21x setting.
File format: Binary
Oldest measured data is overwritten with new data or data recording is stopped when the card memory is full.
■ ALARM
• Analog Alarm
Alarm setpoints: Max. 4 points per channel
Alarm type: High / Low
Deadband: Set in engineering unit values
Output: 1 point at Alarm Output
Terminal stored information: Date/time of alarm events (trip and reset), Pen No., Tag Name and Alarm Message
Number of stored alarm events: Depends upon the CF Card capacity.
128 MB 250 events
256 MB 500 events
512 MB or 1 GB 1000 events
■ CALCULATION FUNCTIONS
Number of channels: 12 channels
Operations
Arithmetic: Addition/subtraction, Multiplication, Division
Logical: AND, OR, NOT, XOR
Mathematical: Square root extractor, Power
Accumulation: Analog accumulation
Filter: Moving average, First order lag
Hold: Peak (maximum) hold (tracking increasing signal), Peak (minimum) hold (tracking decreasing signal)
F value: F value
Anemoscope (16 directions)
Alarm: Alarm trip can be programmed for calculated results.
■ DATA DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
• Trend View
Chart direction: Perpendicular or horizontal
Number of pens displayed: 2, 4, 6, 8 per view
Number of display views: 4
Chart speed: Chart speed is described as number of pixels to plot single data sample. (pixel(s)/samples)
 4, 1, 1/5, 1/32,
 1/160 (not selectable with 100 msec. storing rate),
 1/480 (not selectable with 100 msec. storing rate),
 1/960 (not selectable with 100 msec. storing rate)
Display rate: 1 second
Pen thickness: Normal and wide
Digital indicator: Shows momentary value.
Alarm indicator: Shows alarm status of the channels displayed on the screen.
Comment: Shows comments entered manually.
Scale: Linear and square root;
Switchable to the engineering unit scale.

• Bargraph View
Bargraph direction: Perpendicular or horizontal
Number of pens displayed: 2, 4, 6, 8 per view
Number of display views: 4
Display rate: 1 second
Digital indicator: Shows momentary value.
Alarm indicator: Shows alarm status of the channels displayed on the screen.
Scale: Linear and square root;
Switchable to the engineering unit scale.

• Overview
Number of pens displayed: 2, 4, 6, 8, 16 per view
Number of display views: 13
Display rate: 1 second
Alarm indicator: Shows alarm status and date/time of the last alarm trip and reset for the channels displayed on the screen.

• Retrieve View: Shows data stored in the CF Card.
Number of pens displayed: 2, 4, 6, 8 per view
Number of display views: 4
Data search: Scrolling the chart, specifying a specific time index, or searching by maximum/minimum values.
Long span view: Retrieved data is thinned out so that a longer time span can be displayed on the chart.

• Alarm History View: Shows data stored in the alarm history file.
Number of displayed alarm events: 16
Number of display views: 1
Display update: Automatically updated by a new event
Data search: Scrolling the view or specifying a specific time index.
Jump: Scroll the view to an alarm event to show the relevant data on Retrieve View.

• Comment History View: Shows data stored in the comment history file.
Number of displayed alarm events: 16
Number of display views: 1
Data search: Scrolling the view or specifying a specific time index.
Jump: Scroll the view to a comment to show the relevant data on Retrieve View.
■ ETHERNET COMMUNICATION
Monitoring data and setup of the 73VR21x is possible on the PC connected via Ethernet.
• Dedicated Protocol
Real time communication: Transmits specific data to a host PC installed with the PC Recorder Software (model: MSR128).
FTP communication: Transmits data stored in the CF Card using the FTP protocol to a host PC by the 73VR Data Viewer (model: 73VRWV) installed in it. Data can be transmitted even during recording.
Download, Upload: Software configurations created on the 73VR21x Configuration Builder (model:73VR21BLD) can be downloaded to the 73VR21x. The configuration set up on the 73VR21x can be uploaded and displayed on the 73VR21BLD.
• Modbus Protocol
Protocol: Modbus/TCP
Port No.: 502 (fixed)
IP address: Set on the recorder
Subnet mask: Set on the recorder
Default gateway: Set on the recorder
Max. number of 73VR21x connected simultaneously: 2
■ OTHER FUNCTIONS
• Operation Lockout
With a password setting, unauthorized operations on the Trend View, Bargraph View and Overview can be locked out.
• Data File Used Volume Information
A bargraph with % indication is provided on the screen to show how much percent of the data file memory has been used up.
0 – 49 % used: Green bargraph
50 – 79 % used: Amber bargraph
80 – 100 % used: Red bargraph
• Hot Swapping of the CF Card
The CF Card is hot swappable: removable during data recording. However, there may be a slight disturbance in storing rate when the card is inserted.
• Screen Saver
The backlight is automatically turned off if the screen is untouched for a certain time period.
• Bus Error Alert
An alarm is output at Alarm Output Terminal in case of internal bus error.
• Writing/Reading Setting
The recorder’s present setting can be stored in a USB flash-memory. Setting stored in the memory can be read in to the 73VR21x.
• Hardware Setting
Burnout, Cold junction compensation, AD conversion mode, line noise filter
• Field Calibration

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES