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Recorders & Data Acquisition Comparison Table
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Features
DPR100A Pen
DPR100B Multipoint
DPR100C Pen
DPR100D Multipoint
DPR180 Multipoint
DPR250 Multipoint
DR4300 Basic
DR4300 Enhanced
DR4500 Classic
DR4500 HTST Model
DR4500 Truline
DR4500 W Model
eZtrend QXe
Minitrend QX
Multitrend SX
Recorder Type Strip Chart Strip Chart Strip Chart Strip Chart Strip Chart Strip Chart Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Paperless Paperless Paperless
Chart Size / Screen Size 100 mm [4.0 in] 100 mm [4.0 in] 100 mm [4.0 in] 100 mm [4.0 in] 180 mm [7.1 in] 254 mm [10.0 in] 254 mm [10.0 in] 254 mm [10.0 in] 305 mm [12.0 in] 305 mm [12.0 in] 305 mm [12.0 in] 305 mm [12.0 in] 127 mm [5.0 in] 140 mm [5.5 in] 307 mm [12.1 in]
Number of Inputs Up to 3 3 or 6 Up to 3 3 or 6 Up to 24 Up to 64 Up to 2 Up to 2 Up to 2 Up to 4 Up to 4 Up to 4 Up to 12 Up to 16 Up to 48
Input Signal Type Thermocouple, RTD, 4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V Thermocouple, RTD, 4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V Thermocouple, RTD, 4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V, Custom Curve Thermocouple, RTD, 4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V, Custom Curve Thermocouple, RTD, 4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V, Custom Curve Thermocouple, RTD, 4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V, Custom Curve Thermocouple, RTD, 4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V Thermocouple, RTD, 4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V Thermocouple, RTD, 4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V, Radimatic Thermocouple, RTD, 4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V, Thermocouple, RTD, 4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V, Radimatic Thermocouple, RTD, 4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V, Radimatic Thermocouple, RTD, 0 mA to 20 mA/4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V, ohms Thermocouple, RTD, 0 mA to 20 mA/4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V, ohms Thermocouple, RTD, 0 mA to 20 mA/4 mA to 20 mA, mV, V, ohms
Scan Rate 330 ms minimum 5 sec 160ms to330 ms 330ms/640 ms 1 sec for 20 Inputs 1 sec for 20 Inputs 330 ms 330 ms 330 ms/2 Inputs 330 ms/2 Inputs 330 ms/2 Inputs 330 ms/2 Inputs 100 ms, 200 ms, 500 ms 20 ms, 100 ms, 200 ms, 500 ms 20 ms, 100 ms, 200 ms, 500 ms
Chart Speed/Display rate 10 mm/hr to 6000 mm/hr [0.4 in/hr to 240 in/hr] 10 mm/hr to 1500 mm/hr [0.4 in/hr to 60 in/hr] 1 mm/hr to 6000 mm/hr [0.04 in/hr to 240 in/hr] 1 mm/hr to 1500 mm/hr [0.04 in/hr to 60 in/hr] 1 mm/hr to 5000 mm/hr [0.04 in/hr to 200 in/hr] 1 mm/hr to 5000 mm/hr [0.04 in/hr to 200 in/hr] 24 hrs., 7 Days 1 hr/rev. to 744 hr/rev. 1 hr/rev. to 744 hr/rev. 6 hr/rev. to 744 hr/rev. 6 hr/rev. to 744 hr/rev. 6 hr/rev. to 744 hr/rev. 1 mm/hr to 6000 mm/hr [0.04 in/hr to 240 in/hr] 1 mm/hr to 6000 mm/hr [0.04 in/hr to 240 in/hr] 1 mm/hr to 6000 mm/hr [0.04 in/hr to 240 in/hr]
Accuracy 0.25% typical 0.25% typical 0.10% typical 0.10% typical 0.05% typical 0.05% typical 0.0035 0.10% typical 0.10% typical 0.10% typical 0.10% typical 0.10% typical 0.1% Typical - T/C 0.1% Typical - T/C 0.1% Typical - T/C
Display Scales Scales VFD VFD VFD VFD None VFD VFD VFD VFD VFD Color Active Matrix LCD Color Active Matrix LCD Color Active Matrix LCD
Control Output - - - - - - - Current Proportioning, Time Proportioning, Heat/Cool Duplex Current Proportioning, Time Proportioning, heat/cool duplex, Position Proportioning Current Proportioning with Divert Control Output Current Proportioning, Time Proportioning, heat/cool duplex, Position Proportioning Pulse Output - - -
Loops of Control - - - - - - - Up to 2 Up to 2 Up to 2 Up to 2 Up to 2 - - -
Alarms Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 12 Up to 12 Up to 36 Up to 48 None 2 per pen Up to 6 None Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 8 (optional) Up to 16 (optional) Up to 48 (optional)
Digital Inputs 2 2 4 4 36 48 0 2 per pen 2 2 2 2 Up to 8 (optional) Up to 16 (optional) Up to 48 (optional)
Auxiliary Output None None 2 2 8 8 None 1 per pen Up to 3 1 Up to 3 Up to 3 None Up to 4 Up to 8
Transmitter Power Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (optional) Yes (optional) Yes (optional)
Totalizer(s) No No Yes Yes Yes Yes None 1 per pen 1 per pen None 1 or 2 Up to 4 Yes (optional) Yes (optional) Yes (optional)
Math Functions No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes (optional) Yes plus math scripts Yes plus math scripts
Communications No No RS422/485 ASCII/Modbus RS422/485 ASCII/Modbus RS-485 ASCII/Modbus; Ethernet Modbus RS/485 ASCII/Modbus;Ethernet Modbus No RS-485 Modbus RS-485 Modbus No RS-485 Modbus RS-485 Modbus Ethernet/RS485 (optional) Ethernet/RS485 Ethernet/RS485
Data Storage No No No No Yes Yes No No No No No No USB Key Compact Flash/USB Key Compact Flash/USB Key
Chart Type Preprinted gridlines/Recorder generated documentation Preprinted gridlines/Recorder generated documentation Preprinted gridlines/Recorder generated documentation Preprinted gridlines/Recorder generated documentation Preprinted gridlines/Recorder generated documentation Preprinted gridlines/Recorder generated documentation Pre-formatted Charts Pre-formatted Charts Preprinted gridlines Thermal - Self Generated Thermal - Self Generated Thermal - Self Generated Electronic media Electronic media Electronic media
Chart Documentation and Messages Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Setpoint Program - - - - - - - Yes SP Ramp - Yes - - - -
Profiles / Segments - - - - - - - 4/24 24 segments across 4 profiles - - 6/1/1936 - - - -
Front Face Protection Rating IP54 IP54 IP54 IP54 IP55 IP55 IP65/NEMA3 IP65/NEMA3 IP65/NEMA3, optional NEMA4X IP65/NEMA3, optional NEMA4X NEMA4X IP65/NEMA3, optional NEMA4X IP54 - NEMA 3 (standard)/IP66 - NEMA 4X (optional) IP 55 - NEMA3 (standard)/IP66 - NEMA 4X (optional) IP 55 - NEMA3 (standard)/IP66 - NEMA 4X (optional)
Product Configuration PC PC PC or Keypad PC or Keypad PC or Keypad PC or Keypad Dip Switches Keypad/Prompts Keypad/Prompts Keypad/Prompts Keypad/Prompts Keypad/Prompts PC or Touchscreen PC or Touchscreen PC or Touchscreen
Case Size (W x H x D) 144 mm x 144 mm x 245 mm [5.7 in x 5.7 in x 9.6 in] 144 mm x 144 mm x 245 mm [5.7 in x 5.7 in x 9.6 in] 144 mm x 144 mm x 245 mm [5.7 in x 5.7 in x 9.6 in] 144 mm x 144 mm x 245 mm [5.7 in x 5.7 in x 9.6 in] 317 mm x 310 mm x 320 mm [12.50 in x 12.21 in x 12.60 in] 387 mm x 310 mm x 320 mm [15.24 in x 12.21 in x 12.6 in] 356 mm x 356 mm x 107 mm [14 in x 14 in x 4.2 in] 356 mm x 356 mm x 107 mm [14 in x 14 in x 4.2 in] 356 mm x 419 mm x 107 mm [14 in x 16.5 in x 4.2 in] 356 mm x 419 mm x 107 mm [14 in x 16.5 in x 4.2 in] 356 mm x 419 mm x 107 mm [14 in x 16.5 in x 4.2 in] 356 mm x 419 mm x 107 mm [14 in x 16.5 in x 4.2 in] 144 mm x 144 mm x 200 mm [5.7 in x 5.7 in x 7.9 in] 144 mm x 144 mm x 200 mm [5.7 in x 5.7 in x 7.9 in] 300 mm x 300 mm x 200 mm [11.8 in x 11.8 in x 7.9 in]
Cutout Size (W x H) 138 mm x 138 mm [5.4 in x 5.4 in] 138 mm x 138 mm [5.4 in x 5.4 in] 138 mm x 138 mm [5.4 in x 5.4 in] 138 mm x 138 mm [5.4 in x 5.4 in] 278 mm x 278 mm [10.9 in x 10.9 in] 348 mm x 278 mm [13.7 in x 10.9 in] 323 mm x 323 mm [12.7 in x 12.7 in] 323 mm x 323 mm [12.7 in x 12.7 in] 323 mm x 323 mm [12.7 in x 12.7 in] 323 mm x 323 mm [12.7 in x 12.7 in] 323 mm x 323 mm [12.7 in x 12.7 in] 323 mm x 323 mm [12.7 in x 12.7 in] 138 mm x 138 mm [5.4 in x 5.4 in] 138 mm x 138 mm [5.4 in x 5.4 in] 278 mm x 278 mm [10.9 in x 10.9 in]
Portable Case Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Instrument Power 100 Vac to 240 Vac, 24/48 Vac optional 101 Vac to 240 Vac, 24/48 Vac optional 102 Vac to 240 Vac, 24/48 Vac optional 103 Vac to 240 Vac, 24/48 Vac optional 100 Vac to 230 Vac, 24 Vac optional 101 Vac to 230 Vac, 24 Vac optional 90 Vac to 250 Vac 90 Vac to 250 Vac 120/240 VAC 120/240 VAC 120/240 VAC 120/240 VAC 90 Vac to 240 Vac, 20-25 Vac/20-30 Vdc 90 Vac to 240 Vac, 24 Vac/Vdc 90 Vac to 240 Vac, 24 Vdc
Approval CE, CSA, UL CE, CSA, UL CE, CSA, UL CE, CSA, UL CE, CSA/NRTL/c CE, CSA/NRTL/c CE, CSA, UL CE, CSA, UL, FM Limit CE, CSA, UL, FM CSA, UL CE, CSA, UL, FM CE, CSA, UL CE/UL/CSA CE/UL/CSA/FM CL1 Div. 2 CE/UL/CSA/FM CL1 Div. 2
Availability Global Global Global Global Global Global Global Global Global North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific Global Global Global Global Global

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