Best suited to record data transmitted from remote I/O located remotely in the field, or within an instrumentation cabinet.

1. Features

• Up to 128 channels can be monitored
• 73VR1100 connects to a wide selection of M-System’s remote I/O modules.
• Instead of using expensive sensor cables, reduce wiring runs by using open field networks through remote I/O.
• I/O separated 73VR1100 provides the installation flexibility which fits in the tight space of a control panel or machinery chassis.
• Simple graphic panel produce customizable displays that show specific processes.
• Comment: Shows comments entered manually. Comment History View: Shows data stored in the comment history file.

2. System Configuration (1)
Connecting the 73VR1100 to One or More Remote I/O Devices
Figure 1. Illustrates an Example System Configuration Using the 73VR1100

• Data from remote I/O devices connected via Ethernet or RS-485 can be recorded.
• High speed mode, 100 msec. storing rate for the max. of 64 points (1 station) with the R3-NE1 module (RS-485 connectivity is not supported).
• During normal sampling (0.5 sec to 10 min), either two R3 remote I/O Series stations can be connected via Ethernet, or up to 15 remote I/O devices via RS-485. However, a single 73VR1100 recorder cannot accommodate remote I/O connections via both Ethernet and RS-485.
• An Ethernet Communication Adapter (model: 72EM-M4) can be used to connect RS-485 devices via Ethernet. Up to 15 devices can be connected to a single 72EM-M4 adapter via RS-485.

3. System Configuration (2)
Connecting the 73VR1100 to One or More Computers

• As with other 73VR Series products, the 73VR product package (model: 73VRPAC2) includes upstream software that runs on a computer.
  Use the PC Recorder Software (MSR128) to record and monitor data with a computer. In this configuration, the 73VR1100 and computer are connected via Ethernet. The MSR128 software’s maximum sampling speed is 0.5 sec. When the 73VR1100 is performing sampling at 100 ms, MSR128 displays and records data every 0.5 sec.
• Up to four 73VR1100 recorders can be connected to a single computer running the MSR128 software.
  Additionally, the software supports centralized monitoring of up to 128 points.
• Up to 2 computers running the MSR128 software can be connected to a single 73VR1100 recorder, enabling data to be monitored by computers in 2 separate locations.
• The product package also includes 73VR1100 Builder Software (73VR11BLD: software for configuring the 73VR1100 using a computer) and 73VR Data Viewer (73VRWV: software providing waveform display, analysis, upload, CSV conversion, and data file segmentation functionality for recorded data).

In the next issue we will discuss supported remote I/O devices, new 73VR Series functionality, simple graphic display functionality, and comment insertion functionality.

(Specifications described in this article are subject to modification. Please confirm the most recent specifications before purchase.)

Figure 1. System Configuration

M-System’s annual North American distributor meeting was held the 6th of November in Las Vegas, Nevada. The program for the meeting included the following sessions:

• Introduction of new products including: 73VR2108/2110/2112 & 73VR1100 paperless recorder, M6D & M6N ultra-slim signal conditioners, 27-series head-mount temperature transmitter, SHSP Ethernet switch (w/surge protection).
• Product updates of 53U multi power monitor, MSR & MSRpro recorder software, MD7 ultra-slim surge protector, and 48N bargraph indicator
• New sales promotional program
• M3 and B3 stocking program
• Sales success stories

Meeting was highly interactive and very productive. We all enjoyed sharing useful marketing and sales ideas. Thank you to each participant for spending your valuable time and money to come to our meeting.

The beginning of November brought a great turnout to our Annual Distributor Sales Meeting in LasVegas, NV. We were able to enjoy the beautiful LasVegas weather but only briefly as our day was packed full of new product offerings, updated versions of existing models, such as analog outputs for the highly successful 53U multi-power monitor and additional UL/cUL approvals in process for a wide variety of series. Also, several distributors shared application stories from recent project orders as well as others that reminded us just how many modules that M-System has to suit almost every customer’s need.

Thank you so much to all the attendees for taking time out of your schedule to join us. We are excited to serve you!

To improve visibility of product specifications, we eliminate printed label, and replace to laser printing. We have already changed it on the remote I/O, R5 series. At the same time, we have also changed shapes of heat release slit and screw terminal block on the housing. If you have any questions, please contact
M-System sales or Hotline support personnel.

M-System’s R3, R5, R7, M3 and M6D series proudly received the “Good Design Award” in October 2007.

The “2007 Small and Medium Enterprises Prize” is the official recognition of excellence in design offered by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO)*.

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07A09024, 07A09025, 07A09026, 07A09027, 07A09028, 07A09029 Remote I/O / Universal Transmitter R3 / R5 / R7 / M3 / M6D / M7E M-System Co., Ltd.

* Good Design Award is operated by Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization.

History of Good Design Award - It is Japan’s only comprehensive design evaluation and commendation system. This system itself has its origins in the “Good Design Selection System” (generally known as the “G-Mark System” ) instituted by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in 1957.