FIELD DEVICES – ANALYTICAL

Instruction

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Model 876CR Intelligent Transmitter for Contacting Conductivity and
Resistivity Measurements with HART Communication Protocol

The Foxboro® Model 876CR is a 2-wire loop powered intelligent transmitter that, when used with an
appropriate electrochemical sensor, provides measurement, local display, and transmission of contacting
conductivity, resistivity, or concentration. The transmitter outputs a HART digital signal and a 4 to 20 mA
analog output.

FEATURES
 4 to 20 mA output with a HART(1) digital signal.  Approved/Certified as intrinsically safe device
 Temperature prediction(2) for use in hazardous area locations.

 Remote configuration/calibration with the HART  FDT certified DTM (Device Type Manager).
Communicator or PC-based Configurator.  Auto-switching from a wide range to a very
 Local configuration with the keypad on the sensitive range without need for recalibration.
integral local human interface.  Two levels of configurable passcode protection
 LCD indicator can display either one, two, or provided.
three measurement variables.  Compatible with all Foxboro 871CC and 871CR
 Fault isolation to transmitter or sensor. conductivity and resistivity sensors.

 Galvanically isolated output.  Complies with applicable NAMUR standards,

and EMC directive 2014/30/EU.
 Continuous transmitter/sensor diagnostics.
 Enclosure meets IP66 and NEMA 4X ratings.
 Pre-programmed temperature curves including
temperature compensation for power and  Output hold.
pharmaceutical industry applications.

1. Usable with HART Versions 5, 6, and 7.

2. Patent pending.

Equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained

only by qualified personnel.
No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any
consequences arising from the use of this material.
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APPLICATION FLEXIBILITY Application 2 to Application 3. Similarly, the

transmitter auto-switches in descending fashion
Microprocessor technology, coupled with a simple
depending on the program set by the user. Because
user interface, allows rapid customization of the
each of the applications (three maximum) is
transmitter to specific application requirements.
individually configured, calibration constants are
Contacting conductivity or resistivity applications
stored in memory and invoked as the application is
can be handled by simple configuration of the
retrieved. Thus the transmitter can switch from a
transmitter to the desired measurement.
wide range conductivity application to a very
Temperature compensation, for conductivity and
sensitive one (e.g., Rinse, Product, and CIP) without
resistivity measurement is equally flexible.
the need to recalibrate the system for the new range
and compensations. This results in tremendous time
CONDUCTIVITY, RESISTIVITY, OR savings for operators, and helps eliminates common
CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENT sources of error in critical applications.
The transmitter can be configured to measure in
conductivity units (μS/m, μS/cm, mS/m, mS/cm, or CONFIGURATION OF PARAMETERS
S/m), resistivity units (MΩ•cm or KΩ•cm), or one of a
User configurable parameters are listed below.
host of chemical concentration units such as percent
(%), grams per liter (g/L), parts per million (ppm), Refer to MI 611-260 for the menu structure and
parts per thousand (ppt), and ounces per gallon further details of each parameter.
(oz/gal). User programmable curves can also be  Cell Configuration (Cell Constant, Temperature
used for special applications such as uncommon Sensor Type)
chemicals, proprietary processes, or non-binary
solutions.  Measurement Configuration (Units, Display
Format, and Damping)
CUSTOMIZE AND EMPLOY UP TO THREE  Temperature Configuration (°C, °F, Automatic, or
APPLICATIONS Manual mode)
This unique feature allows you to preconfigure the  Temperature Compensation (Units for Different
transmitter for up to three different applications. Solutions)
Each application may have its own display format,  Analog Output/PV (Source Measurement,
temperature compensation curve, chemical Low/Upper Value, HART SV/TV/QV)
concentration curve (if applicable), and output
 Measurement Display (Single, Dual, Multiple (3)
configuration. Each application is assigned a
Measurements)
number, for example, “Application 1”, “Application 2”,
or “Application 3”. If you wish to switch from one  Number of Applications (1, 2, or 3)
application to another, you can simply change one  Run Applications (Auto, Application 1, 2, or 3)
parameter in the configuration menu and the entire
 Analog Output Failsafe (Off, Fail Low, Fail High)
application set switches in automatically. This is a
powerful feature for users who frequently change  HART Digital (Versions 5, 6, or 7)
between a handful of common, or even custom,  Enable/Disable Diagnostics (Enable/Disable All,
recipes. ATC Short/Open, Compensation/Measurement
Range, Leakage)
AUTO-SWITCHING  Auto Hold (Off, On Present, On Manual)
A useful extension to the multi-application feature is  Configuration Timeout (Never, Always, Online
an auto-switching capability between either two or only)
three applications. User-programmable switch limits
determine when the transmitter auto-switches from  Restore Configuration (User1, User2, Factory)
Application 1 to Application 2, then again from  Stability (Stability during calibration)
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 Passcode Access (Administrator Code, User INTRINSICALLY SAFE DESIGN

Code, User Change, User View)
The 876CR Transmitter complies with FM, CSA,
 Transmitter Tags (Device Name, Tag Name, ATEX, and IECEx standards for intrinsically safe
Location, HART Message/Tag/ Long apparatus in hazardous area locations. Also refer to
Tag/Descriptor) the “Electrical Safety Specifications” on page 17.

TEMPERATURE PREDICTION COMPATIBLE WITH 871CR AND 871CC

For a Foxboro cell type, a proprietary mathematical SENSORS
algorithm is applied to accelerate the cell’s response For optimum performance and ease of use, the
to changes in the process temperature. This reduces Foxboro 871CR Series Sensors (see Figure 1) are
errors that may appear in the compensated recommended. When a complete loop (analyzer
measurements when the process temperature plus sensor) is required, the 871CR Sensor is highly
changes rapidly. recommended. However, the installed base of
871CC sensors is very large, considering they were
SAVE AND RESTORE CONFIGURATIONS utilized on several previous models of conductivity
Configuring an electrochemical transmitter involves and resistivity analyzers, including Models 870,
the setting of many parameters specific for the 870IT, 872, 873, and 874. Therefore, the 876CR
application. For example, measurement, sensor Transmitter was designed for compatibility with
configuration, temperature compensation, output, 871CC Sensors, and can replace an existing
chemical composition, damping, and cell factor are installation of Model 870, 870IT, 872, 873, or 874
just a few of the parameters that can be configured. instruments without changing sensor inventory.
In some cases, you may wish to employ the Compatibility with 871CR and 871CC sensor types
transmitter for more than one application (at different is achieved through programmable configuration of
times). Rather than having to change several cell factor and temperature sensor parameters. The
parameters, the Model 876CR allows you to save up analyzer accepts temperature inputs from a 2- or 3-
to two unique and complete configuration profiles, wire 100 Ω RTD, 2- or 3-wire 1000 Ω RTD, and from
each of which has three applications. Either of these a 10 kΩ and a 100 kΩ thermistor.
two profiles can be restored at any time to facilitate a
quick and easy change of the transmitter to a pre-
saved configuration. In addition to the two user
profiles, the transmitter also includes a “factory
default” configuration which allows you to return the
transmitter to its original factory configuration at any
time.
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Figure 1. Foxboro 871CR and 871CC Series Sensors

LOCAL HUMAN INTERFACE DISPLAY SIZE AND FORMAT

A local human interface, as shown in Figure 2, The LCD viewing area is 71 mm wide x 38.9 mm
provides local display, diagnostics, and setup. The high (2.80 in wide x 1.53 in high), and displays
interface consists of a 128 x 64 dot matrix LCD, a 12- Measurements, Status, Configuration settings, and
key alpha-numeric keypad, four directional arrows, Calibration settings. You may configure the interface
and an ENTER key. Note that the user functions
to display one, two, or three measurements. Font
available via the local interface are also available
sizes can be extra large, large, medium, or small
through external interfaces.
depending on what is being displayed.
The UP and DOWN arrows are used to scroll
For example, a single measurement display
through menu selections, which wrap from the last to
(conductivity) will have an extra large font size, while
the first item. HELP messages appear at the bottom
a dual measurement display (conductivity and
of every display screen, except for measurement
temperature) will have a large font size.
displays. If there is a fault, the fault symbol on the
title bar will flash. When the transmitter is in HOLD, Figure 2. Local Human Interface
this is indicated in the upper right of the display (see
Figure 4 for location of displays). There is also a full
help display accessed via the HELP function key.
Help displays also appear before each calibration
operation. A typical diagnostics display is shown in
Figure 3, and a typical dual measurement display is
shown in Figure 4.
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Figure 3. Typical Fault Display Data is stored in EEPROM, obviating the need for
View Faults ! battery backup. Measurement loop security is
enhanced by a user programmable “fail signal”
Electronics parameter activated by any transmitter fault and
! Service Now certain serious sensor faults. This “fail signal”
Watchdog: 0000 parameter forces the transmitter output to off-scale
Fail High or Fail Low per NAMUR Standard NE 43.

View all active faults HIGH SENSITIVITY, WIDE RANGE

Highly accurate measurements are provided by the
Figure 4. Typical Dual Measurement Display
combination of 876CR Transmitter and an 871CR
Hold Indicator Sensor. Refer to Table 1 and Table 3 for a listing of
Fault Symbol the wide variety of resistivity and conductivity ranges
Function Indicator
available.
Measurements |fn| ! HOLD
MEASUREMENT INTEGRATION
23.14 μS/cm This transmitter provides efficient integration of
measurements into HART process control schemes.

31.8 °C It operates by using a bidirectional digital signal

superimposed on the 4 to 20 mA analog output.
Remote communication of digital values plus status
and configuration information can be achieved via
HART communication protocol.
HISTORY LOGS Configurations used with this HART version are:
You can view the history log and clear it. The history  The HART Communicator (users having HART
log can be viewed by using any of the four filters: an Communicator for other devices can have them
error selection, an operational selection, a upgraded with Foxboro DDs to accommodate
calibration selection, and an all history selection. this transmitter).
The history log includes all faults, power restore,  The local Human Interface (see previous
entries, and exits from configuration, calibration and section).
Hold, and faults that have been temporarily
suspended.  A PC-based configurator (FDT).
 A Distributed Control System (DCS).
SECURE DATA AND CALIBRATIONS With HART, digital multidropping is permitted. This is
Two levels of security protect against unauthorized the connection of several transmitters to a single
configuration/calibration changes, loss of data, communications line. Multiple transmitters can be
and/or invalid measurement signals. connected on a single twisted pair of wires. See
Figure 7.
The first level permits access to routine maintenance
functions, including calibration and output hold, but
only permitted by the second level of security.
The second level permits changes to all
configuration parameters by authorized personnel.
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QUICK AND INFORMATIVE STATUS DURABLE FIELD-MOUNTED ENCLOSURE

Using the status key, you can gain access to all the The 876CR is housed in a durable aluminum alloy
information necessary to assess the performance of enclosure that is designed to withstand severe field
the measurement loop. Among the parameters this conditions. The enclosure has the dusttight and
“read only” key accesses are: weatherproof rating of IP66 as defined by IEC
 Solution Temperature 60529, and provides the environmental and
 Absolute Measurement corrosion-resistant protection rating of NEMA 4X.
 Compensated Measurement Its efficient DIN panel-size design allows easy
 Chemical Concentration mounting for panel, pipe, or surface applications. A
 Measurement Status hinged front door provides easy front access to field
 Date of Last Calibration connections. Large spade lug terminals for sensor
and communications connections facilitate quick
SENSOR AND TRANSMITTER DIAGNOSTICS maintenance and calibration procedures. The
The diagnostic mode enables you to view active keypad overlay is constructed of polyester material.
faults, view history log, suspend faults, resume The transmitter can also be provided with an
suspended faults, and save two user configurations. optional clear plastic storm door to help prevent
Typical faults include: accidental activation of the front panel controls.
 Measurement Overrange
 Compensation Overrange and Underrange
 Analog Output Overrange and Underrange
 Sensor Faults
 Liquid Leakage into Sensor Body
 ATC Short and ATC Open
You can enable or disable some of the listed faults.
Fault status is displayed in the main Diagnostic
Menu. If there are no faults, then “No Active Faults”
will be displayed. You can suspend active faults from
the measurement status for one hour, and can
resume faults at any time.
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OP E R AT I N G, T RA N S P ORTAT I O N , A N D S T O R A G E C O N D I T I O N S

Reference Operating Normal Operating Transportation and

Influence Conditions Conditions Storage Limits
Electronic Ambient 23 ± 2°C –30 to +70°C (a) –30 and +70°C
Temperature (73 ± 4°F) (–22 to +158°F) (–22 and +158°F)
Display Ambient 23 ± 2°C –20 to +70°C (a) (b) –30 and +70°C
Temperature (73 ± 4°F) (–4 to +158°F) (–22 and +158°F)
Relative Humidity 50 ± 10% 5 to 90% (c) 5 and 90%
Noncondensing Noncondensing
Supply Voltage Over 24 ± 2 V dc 12.8 to 42 V dc Not Applicable
4 to 20 mA 2-Wire Line See Figure 5
Output Load 250 Ω 0 to 1300 Ω (Figure 5) Not Applicable
Isolation ±1 V dc For Intrinsically Safe Applications: Not Applicable
±24 V dc
For General Purpose (Ordinary)
Locations:
±42 V dc
Vibration Negligible For Panel Mounting: Protected by
2.5 m/s2 (0.25 “g”) from 5 to 200 Hz Shipping Container
For Pipe or Surface Mounting:
10 m/s2 (1 “g”) from 5 to 200 Hz
a. Refer to “Electrical Safety Specifications” on page 17 for a restriction in ambient temperature with certain electrical certifications.
b. The LCD Indicator may be more difficult to read and slower to update between –20 and –30°C (–4 and –22°F).
c. The transmitter will operate at a low limit of 0% RH but with a possible degradation of performance.

P E R F O R M AN C E S PE CI F I C AT I O N S
(Transmitter Specifications under Reference Operating Conditions unless otherwise specified.
Refer to Sensor Literature for Sensor Specifications.)

Accuracy – Digital Measurement (Includes Accuracy Examples:

Linearity, Hysteresis, and Repeatability) Cell Factor
(CF) (cm-1) 0.5% Accuracy Range (a)
Absolute Conductivity and Resistivity
Measurement 0.1 0.0100 to 2500 μS/cm
0.0004 to 100.0 MΩ•cm
± 0.5% of absolute reading over the input range 1.0 0.0001 to 25.00 mS/cm
of 40 Ω to 10 MΩ . Measurements are possible 0.0400 to 9999 kΩ •cm
outside this range, display format permitting, but 10 0.0010 to 250.0 mS/cm
accuracy may be reduced. 0.0040 to 999.9 kΩ•cm
a. 1.0% with 28°C (50.4°F) transmitter
temperature change.
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Accuracy - Analog Output Ambient Temperature Effect on Solution

Analog output accuracy is equal to the digital
Temperature Accuracy
measurement accuracy plus an additional 0.04% of The effect listed below is for a 28°C (50.4°F) change
full span (4 to 20 mA). in transmitter temperature within Normal Operating
Condition limits.
Accuracy – Solution Temperature (at 25°C/77°F
Reference) With 3-Wire 1000 Ω Platinum RTD

With 3-Wire 1000 Ω Platinum RTD ±0.03°C (±0.05°F)

±0.03°C (±0.05°F) With 3-Wire 100 Ω Platinum RTD

With 3-Wire 100 Ω Platinum RTD ±0.1°C (±0.18°F)

±0.1°C (±0.18°F) With 2-Wire 1000 Ω Platinum RTD

With 2-Wire 1000 Ω Platinum RTD ±0.3°C (±0.5°F)

±0.3°C (±0.5°F) With 2-Wire 100 Ω Platinum RTD

With 2-Wire 100 Ω Platinum RTD ±0.5°C (±0.9°F)

±0.5°C (±0.9°F) With 10 kΩ Thermistor

With 10 kΩ Thermistor ±0.1°C (±0.18°F); between 0 and 70°C (32 and

158°F)
±0.1°C (±0.18°F) between 0 and 70°C (32 and
158°F) With 100 kΩ Thermistor

With 100 kΩ Thermistor ±0.1°C (±0.18°F); between 0 and 70°C (32 and
158°F)
±0.1°C (±0.18°F) between 0 and 70°C (32 and
158°F) Relative Humidity Effect (5 to 95% RH)
Ambient Temperature Effect on Digital No additional effect on performance specifications
Measurement Accuracy for noncondensing environments.

The effect listed below is for a 28°C (50.4°F) change Supply Voltage and Load Effect
in transmitter temperature within Normal Operating
Condition limits. Digital
Less than 0.005% of full scale per volt
Absolute Conductivity and Resistivity
Measurement Analog
± 0.5% of absolute reading over the input range Less than 0.005% of analog scale per volt, in
of 40 Ω to 10 MΩ . addition to digital effect.
Ambient Temperature Effect on Analog Output Mounting Position Effect
Accuracy
Transmitter meets reference accuracy specifications
Digital Measurement effect plus an additional for all mounting positions.
±0.01% of span per °C.
Output Noise
Included in reference accuracy specifications.
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Response Time Minimum Output Span

Response time is defined as a 90% response to a 0.4% of instrument range.
stepped input change.
Maximum Output Span
Conductivity or Resistivity Measurement
100% of selected display format.
Less than 3 s with no damping.
NAMUR Compliance
Temperature (RTD) Measurement
The transmitter complies with the following NAMUR
Less than 5 s (without temperature prediction Standards:
enabled).
 NAMUR NE 21 for interference immunity
Measurement Stability requirements
 NAMUR NE 43 for analog overrange and
Stability listed below is after six months
underrange annunciations
(noncumulative):

Absolute Conductivity Measurement Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Twice the absolute conductivity measurement The transmitter, when installed in accordance with
accuracy value. MI 611-260, meets EMC directive 2014/30/EU.
EN 61326-1:2013, Electrical equipment for
Absolute Resistivity Measurement
measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC
Twice the resistivity measurement accuracy requirements, Class A emission limits, and immunity
value. requirements according to Table 2 for Industrial
locations.
Temperature Measurement Stability
±0.05°C after six months (noncumulative).

Common Mode Rejection

120 dB, dc; or 50/60 Hz, ac; between loop and
sensor (42 volts peak).

F U N C T I O N A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

HART Supply Voltage Requirements and one of two different frequencies on the uninterrupted
External Loop Load Limitations current carried by the two signal/power wires. The
digital signal is fully scalable over the operating
See Figure 5. range of the sensor. Remote configuration is via a
HART Communications HART Communicator, a PC-based configurator
(such as the Model PC50 or Model HHT50), or a
Configurable for either Analog (4 to 20 mA) or DCS. Local configuration is via the integral Local
Multidrop Mode. Digital communications is provided Human Interface keypad. The HART communication
in both modes based upon the FSK (Frequency Shift rate is 1200 baud and measurement updates are 1
Keying) technique which alternately superimposes time/s.
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Direct Connectivity to I/A Series Open Industrial Temperature Inputs

System  Factory precalibrated sensors from -30 to
The transmitter can be connected directly to an +200°C (-22 to +392°F)
I/A Series® System using fieldbus modules (FBMs).  100 Ω platinum RTD; 2 or 3 wires
A HART FBM applicable to your installation can be  1000 Ω platinum RTD; 2 or 3 wires
provided.  10 kΩ thermistor (thermistor is limited from -20
to 150°C)
Figure 5. HART 4 to 20 mA Output,
 100 kΩ thermistor (thermistor is limited from -20
Supply Voltage vs. Output Load
to 150°C)
1500
Solution Temperature Range
1300
-30 to +200°C (-22 to +392°F)

Units of Measurements, Cell Factors, and

1000 Display Format
OUTPUT LOAD, OHMS

Refer to Table 1 and Table 3.

500
OPERATING
AREA

250

SEE NOTE

0
0 10 20 30 40 50
12 42
SUPPLY VOLTAGE, V dc
NOTE
The transmitter can function with an output load less
than 250 ohms provided that a remote configurator or
HART communicator is not connected to it.
Connecting a remote configurator or HART
communicator while operating outside these limits
could cause output disturbances and/or
communication problems.
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Table 1. Conductivity and Concentration Display Format (a)

Display Format
Cell
Factor Unit 0.9999 to 9999
0.1 μS/cm 0.9999 9.999 99.99 999.9 9999
1.0 0.9999 9.999 99.99 999.9 9999
10 0.9999 9.999 99.99 999.9 9999
0.1 μS/m 0.9999 9.999 99.99 999.9 -
1.0 - 9.999 99.99 999.9 9999
10 - - 99.99 999.9 9999
0.1 mS/m 0.9999 9.999 99.99 999.9 -
1.0 0.9999 9.999 99.99 999.9 9999
10 0.9999 9.999 99.99 999.9 9999
0.1 mS/cm 0.9999 9.999 - - -
1.0 0.9999 9.999 99.99 - -
10 0.9999 9.999 99.99 999.9 -
0.1 S/m 0.9999 - - - -
1.0 0.9999 9.999 - - -
10 0.9999 9.999 99.99 - -
a. In the table, '9' represents a placeholder for a digit. The actual measurement
capability is determined by the cell factor and units selected.

Table 2. Scale in Percent and mS/cm Equivalent Values

Reference Concentration Temperature Base Display

Chemical Temperature Range Compensated Range Scale
NaCl 25°C 0 to 28% 0 to 252 mS/cm 999.9 mS/cm
KCl 20°C 0.5 to 16% 8 to 220 mS/cm 999.9 mS/cm
CH3COOH 25°C 0 to 15% 0 to 1.8230 mS/cm 9.999 mS/cm
H3PO4 25°C 0 to 36% 0 to 210 mS/cm 999.9 mS/cm

Table 3. Resistivity Display Format (a)

Unit Cell Factor Display Format: 0.9999 to 9999 Only

MΩ•cm 0.1 0.9999 9.999 99.99 - -
1.0 0.9999 9.999 99.99 - -
10 - - - - -
kΩ•cm 0.1 0.9999 9.999 99.99 999.9 9999
1.0 0.9999 9.999 99.99 999.9 -
10 0.9999 9.999 99.99 999.9 -
a. In the table, “9” represents a placeholder for a digit. The actual measurement capability is determined by the cell factor and units
selected.
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Digital Outputs Temperature Compensation

1st Digital Measurement Temperature compensation converts the absolute
conductivity measured at the actual solution
Independently assignable to conductivity or temperature to the conductivity that the selected
resistivity (absolute or temperature chemical would have at a fixed reference
compensated), temperature sensor resistance, temperature. See Table 4 and Table 5 for supported
solution temperature, chemical concentration, or compensations.
cell resistance, if selected. Also, the primary
measurement (PV) is automatically assigned as Sensor Compatibility
the analog output.
 871CC Series contacting conductivity and
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Digital Measurements resistivity sensors.
 871CR Series contacting conductivity and
Independently assignable to conductivity,
resistivity, concentration, temperature sensor resistivity sensors.
resistance, solution temperature, or cell Precalibrated Measurement Ranges
resistance.
All electronic ranges are calibrated in the factory.
Factory Default Settings
Measurement Damping
-PV = Conductivity or Resistivity Measurement,
temperature compensated Measurement damping is continuously adjustable
from 1 to 300 seconds.
-SV = Solution Temperature
-TV = Conductivity or Resistivity Measurement, Output Hold
absolute Output Hold is a feature that allows sensor
-QV = Temperature Sensor Resistance maintenance such as cleaning or calibration without
control system upsets. Both digital and analog
Analog Output outputs can be configured to output hold.
 Configurable to Concentration, Conductivity,  OFF: The dynamic output tracks the live sensor
Resistivity, or Temperature readings.
 Linear Output within Measurement Range  On Present: The output remains frozen at the
last value when output hold was invoked.
 Analog Output Configurable to Fail Safe
 On Manual: Output held at a preconfigured
 Analog Output Hold Function
value.
Fail Safe Output Output hold can also be configured for automatic
Fail Safe output is configurable to OFF, FAIL LOW or engagement during calibration and configuration
FAIL HIGH. The factory default is OFF. sessions.
 OFF: The analog output continues to produce
the available measurement without necessarily
indicating a failure.
 FAIL LOW or FAIL HIGH: User-configurable to
FAIL LOW (3.6 mA) or FAIL HIGH (22 mA) upon
failure, consistent with NAMUR Standard NE 43.
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Table 4. Supported Temperature Compensation for Conductivity Measurements

Reference Temperature Concentration

Chemical Temperature Temperature Range Absolute Range Compensated Range Range
Absolute N/A Instrument Range Instrument Range Instrument Range N/A
NaCl 25°C 0 to 200°C 0 to 1210 mS/cm 0 to 252 mS/cm 0 to 28%
KCl 20°C 0 to 50°C 0 to 330 mS/cm 0 to 237 mS/cm 0.5 to 16%
Cation 25°C -10 to 122°C 0 to 226 μS/cm 0 to 100 μS/cm N/A
Linear As Entered Instrument Range Instrument Range Not Specified N/A
H3PO4 25°C 4.4 to 93.3°C 0 to 300 mS/cm 0 to 210 mS/cm 0 to 36%
CH3COOH 25°C 0 to 110°C 0 to 2.8537 mS/cm 0 to 1.8230 mS/cm 0 to 15%
Ammonia 25°C 0 to 100°C Instrument Range Not Specified N/A
Morpholine 25°C 0 to 100°C Instrument Range Not Specified N/A
Ions Only 25°C 0 to 100°C 0 to 1210 mS/cm 0 to 252 mS/cm N/A
Custom As Entered As Entered Instrument Range Not Specified As Entered

Table 5. Supported Temperature Compensation for Resistivity Measurements

Reference Temperature Concentration

Chemical Temperature Temperature Range Absolute Range Compensated Range Range
Absolute N/A Instrument Range Instrument Range Instrument Range N/A
Cation 25°C -10 to 122°C > 0.004 MΩ•cm 0.01 to 18 MΩ•cm N/A
Linear As Entered Instrument Range Instrument Range Not Specified N/A
H3PO4 25°C 4.4 to 93.3°C > 0.003 kΩ•cm > 0.005 kΩ•cm 0 to 36%
CH3COOH 25°C 0 to 110°C > 0.35 kΩ•cm > 0.55 kΩ•cm 0 to 15%
Ultra Pure H2O 25°C 0 to 200°C Instrument Range 0 to 18 MΩ • cm N/A
Ammonia 25°C 0 to 100°C Instrument Range Not Specified N/A
Morpholine 25°C 0 to 100°C Instrument Range Not Specified N/A
Custom As Entered As Entered Instrument Range Not Specified As Entered
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Continuous Diagnostics (Digital and Analog) Diagnostics Status

Complete check every eight seconds for diagnostics The following indicators are available in status mode
listed in the paragraphs that follow unless otherwise by pressing the DOWN ARROW key:
noted. When diagnostics fail, the most severe failure  Solution Temperature Display
is displayed. Additional information can then be  Absolute Display
obtained in the diagnostics menu. All diagnostic  Measurement
failures are reported via the digital protocol. Many  Time of Last Calibration Display
will also cause an analog Fail Safe condition. See  Other Device Status Displays
Failsafe below.  Active Cell Factor
Background Sensor Diagnostics (All Fail Safe)  Cell Resistance

 Liquid Leakage into Sensor Valid Configuration Check

 Measurement Range Checks
Once a user configuration session is complete, the
 Temperature Sensor Range Checks (short,
configuration is validated as a whole. If valid, you are
open, off table)
given the choice to accept the configuration or abort
NOTE and return to the previous configuration.
Fail Safe = this diagnostic will cause the output to
go to Fail Safe if Fail Safe is configured ON. If any part of the configuration is invalid, the problem
is indicated, and you can choose to fix the problem
Background Electronics Self-Diagnostics or abort.
(All Fail Safe)
Calibration
 Checksum, EEPROM, EPROM, and RAM
Image of Database For each user calibration type, you are provided
 Code Space Checksum with detailed, step by step instructions on
 Stack Checking screen.
 Watch-Dog Timer History Log
 Verify Readable Processor Registers
 Analog to Digital Converter A history log of the 100 most recent events is
stored in nonvolatile memory. Events include
Application Diagnostics power up, diagnostic detection, pass code entry,
 Compensation Range Checks (outside selected configuration, calibration, and output hold entry
range for temperature compensation or and exit.
concentration). Causes Fail Safe, if enabled.
Passcode
 Analog Output Overrange and Underrange.
Causes Fail Safe, if enabled. Two configurable user passcode levels are
supported.
USP645 Diagnostics
Write Protect Jumper
The USP645 Overrange diagnostic is for users who
A write protect jumper provides additional
are processing pharmaceutical water. If the
defense by allowing you to help prevent the local
diagnostic is enabled and the absolute conductivity
indicator (configurator) and remote configurator
exceeds the maximum allowed USP value for a
from writing to the electronics. Write protection
given temperature, the transmitter indicates this
fulfills the security requirements for safety
diagnostic condition.
systems.
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Functional Block Diagrams

Refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7.

Figure 6. HART 4 to 20 mA Topology Figure 7. HART Multidrop Topology

250  MINIMUM BETWEEN POWER HOST
SUPPLY AND COMMUNICATOR COMPUTER
+ HART
+
INDICATOR COMPATIBLE
POWER
+ MODEM 250
SUPPLY
MIN.
MODEL
876**
+
HART CONTROLLER
COMMUNICATOR OR RECORDER
MAY BE CONNECTED TEMP. DP MODEL POWER
AT ANY POINT IN THE XMTR XMTR 876** SUPPLY
LOOP.

P H Y S I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Transmitter Enclosure Keypad

The transmitter enclosure comprises a housing and Durable, clear thermoplastic
hinged bezel assembly. The bezel assembly
attaches to the housing with captive screws, with a Display
gasket seal between them. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Housing and Bezel Material Transmitter Mounting
 Aluminum alloy (with a maximum copper
The transmitter can be panel-mounted, surface-
content of 1%).
mounted, or mounted to a DN 50 or 2-in pipe. A
 Clear Lexan window on bezel assembly. bracket is provided for surface or pipe mounting. See
“Dimensions - Nominal” on page 19 for details.
Gasket Material
 Silicone Rubber, Electrically Conductive Sensor Cable Length

Environmental and Corrosion Resistant The length of the cable between the sensor and
Protection transmitter can be 30 m (100 ft) maximum.

The enclosure has the dusttight and weatherproof Approximate Weight

rating of IP66 as defined by IEC 60529, and
Panel Mounted Transmitter
provides the environmental and corrosion resistant
protection rating of NEMA 4X. 3.1 kg (6.8 lb.)

Storm Door (Optional) Surface/Pipe Mounted Transmitter

Made from a 0.090 inch thick, clear plastic with a 3.7 kg (8.1 lb.); includes mounting bracket.
polished finish.
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Electrical Connections

Field wires enter through three cable entry holes at Figure 8) located within the enclosure. These
the bottom surface of the housing. Two disposable terminals are accessible by swinging down the
polyethylene plugs are fitted into two holes, and the hinged front cover. The cable entry holes are sized
third hole is fitted with a NEMA plug (for use if to accommodate standard wiring conduit or cable
additional wiring is necessary). The field wires glands.
terminate at screw terminals located on a PWA (see

Figure 8. Electrical Connections

TEMPERATURE SENSOR RETURN

TEMPERATURE SENSOR DRIVE

RTD (CABLE LENGTH COMP)
OUTER ELECTRODE

INNER ELECTRODE
NOT USED

NOT USED

4-20 mA with HART

SHIELD

Power Terminals (a)

1 2 2A 3 4 5

– + PROTECTED

NOT
PROTECTED

WRITE PROTECT
(a) Use case ground instead of this board ground. JUMPER
NOTE:
There must be at least 250 ohms total resistance between the PC-based configurator or HART communicator
and the power supply.
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E L EC T R I CA L SAF ET Y S PE CI F I CAT I ON S

These transmitters have been designed to meet the electrical safety specifications listed in the
table below. Contact Global Customer Support (see back page) for the status of agency approvals
or certifications.
Entity Parameters are as listed below:
Intrinsically Safe Entity Parameters: Vmax = 30 V, Imax = 110 mA, Pmax = 0.8 W

Nonincendive Entity Parameters: Vmax = 42 V, Imax = 22 mA

Sensor Output Entity Parameters: Vo = 13 V dc, Io = 40 mA, Po = 350 mW, Co = 0.5 μF, Lo = 1.0 mH

Testing Laboratory, Types of Protection Electrical Safety

and Area Classification Application Conditions Design Code
ATEX II 1 G, Ex ia IIC Ga, intrinsically safe for Zone 0. Temperature Class T4. AA
Ta = -20 to +60°C.
ATEX II 3 G, Ex ic IIC Gc, intrinsically safe for Zone 2. Temperature Class T4. AN
Ta = -20 to +60°C.
CSA Ex ia IIC; intrinsically safe for Zone 0; Temperature Class T4. CA
and Ta = -20 to +60°C.
CSA intrinsically safe, Class I, II, III, Division 1, Gas Groups A,
B, C, D, E, F, G.
CSA Ex nL IIC; energy limited for Zone 2; Temperature Class T4. CN
and Ta = -20 to +60°C.
CSA for Class I, II, III, Division 2, Gas Groups A, B, C, D, E, F,
G.
FM AEx ia IIC; intrinsically safe for Zone 0; Temperature Class T4. FA
FMc Ex ia IIC; intrinsically safe for Zone 0; Ta = -20 to +60°C.
and
FM and FMc intrinsically safe, Class I, II, III, Division 1, Gas
Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
FM AEx nC IIC; energy limited for Zone 2; Temperature Class T4. FN
FMc Ex nL; energy limited for Zone 2; Ta = -20 to +60°C.
and
FM and FMc nonincendive, Class I, II, III, Division 2, Gas
Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
IECEx Ex ia IIC Ga; intrinsically safe for Zone 0. Temperature Class T4. DA
Ta = -20 to +60°C.
IECEx Ex ic IIC Gc; intrinsically safe for Zone 2. Temperature Class T4. DN
Ta = -20 to +60°C.
NEPSI Ex ia IIC Ga; intrinsically safe for Zone 0. Temperature Class T4. NA
Ta = -20 to +60°C.
NEPSI, Ex ic IIC Gc; intrinsically safe for Zone 2. Temperature Class T4. NN
Ta = -20 to +60°C.
EAC 0 Ex ia IIC X; intrinsically safe for Zone 0. Temperature Class T4. RA
Ta = -20 to +60°C.
EAC 2 Ex ic IIC X; intrinsically safe for Zone 2. Temperature Class T4. RN
EAC 2 Ex nL IIC X; Limited Energy for Zone 2. Ta = -20 to +60°C.
No Certifications N/A ZZ
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MODEL CODE
Description Model
Intelligent Transmitter for Contacting Conductivity and Resistivity Measurement 876CR
Output Signal
Intelligent; Digital HART and 4 to 20 mA -T
Enclosure Mounting
Panel Mounting W
Surface Mounting X
Pipe Mounting (Horizontal or Vertical Pipe) Y
Electrical Safety (Also see “Electrical Safety Specifications” on page 17)
ATEX intrinsically safe; II 1 G, Ex ia IIC, Zone 0. AA
ATEX intrinsically safe for II 3 G, Ex ic IIC, Zone 2. AN
CSA intrinsically safe; Class I, II, III, Division 1; and Ex ia IIC, Zone 0. CA
CSA for Class I, II, III, Division 2; and energy limited for Ex nL IIC, Zone 2. CN
FM intrinsically safe; Class I, II, III, Division 1; and AEx ia IIC, Zone 0. FA
FM nonincendive; Class I, II, III, Division 2; and energy limited for AEx nC IIC, Zone 2. FN
IECEx intrinsically safe; Ex ia IIC Ga, Zone 0. DA
IECEx intrinsically safe; Ex ic IIC Gc, Zone 2. DN
NEPSI, Ex ia IIC Ga; intrinsically safe for Zone 0 NA
NEPSI Ex ic IIC Gc; intrinsically safe for Zone 2 NN
EAC 0 Ex ia IIC X; intrinsically safe for Zone 0 RA
EAC 2 Ex ic IIC X; intrinsically safe for Zone 2 RN
EAC 2 Ex nL IIC X; Limited Energy for Zone 2
No Certification ZZ
Optional Selections
Special per Engineering Order (a) -1
Storm Door (b) -7
Detailed Instruction Manual (c) -M
Example: 876CR–TXFA–7
a. Provides ability to preconfigure the instrument with custom temperature compensation.
b. Used to help protect the front panel controls, particularly in field mounting applications.
c. A DVD-ROM is shipped as standard with each transmitter.
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DIMENSIONS - NOMINAL
mm
TRANSMITTER ASSEMBLY in
218
8.6
193 104 10
7.6 4.1 0.4

145 OPTIONAL STORM

5.7 DOOR OPENS
UPWARD

GASKET BETWEEN FOUR BOSSES ON REAR SURFACE

CASE AND HINGED TAPPED 0.250-20, 6.4 mm (0.25 in)
FRONT COVER. DEEP ARE USED FOR SURFACE OR
PIPE MOUNTING OF TRANSMITTER.
FRONT COVER CENTERS OF BOSSES ARE ON A
41 HINGES DOWNWARD. 89 mm (3.5 in) BOLT CIRCLE.
1.6

38 38
1.5 1.5
TWO 22 mm (0.87 in) DIAMETER
HOLES FOR FIELD WIRING ENTRY. 267
NEMA PLUG IN CENTER HOLE CAN 10.5
BE REMOVED FOR ADDITIONAL WIRING.

191
7.5
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TRANSMITTER MOUNTING mm
in

PANEL MOUNTING
PANEL

3.8
MAX. RADIUS
0.15
138, + 1.0, -0
5.43, +0.04, -0 PANEL CUTOUT

186, +1.0, -0
PANEL THICKNESS
7.32, +0.04, -0
NOT TO EXCEED PROVIDED PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET,
6.4 mm (0.25 in) SCREWS, NUTS, AND WASHERS

SURFACE MOUNTING PIPE MOUNTING

PROVIDED PIPE MOUNTING
PROVIDED SURFACE MOUNTING
BRACKET, SCREWS,
BRACKET, SCREWS, AND
AND WASHERS
WASHERS

FOUR HOLES IN MOUNTING BRACKET

8.8 mm (0.348 in) DIAMETER, IN A
RECTANGULAR CONFIGURATION,
SPACED 69.9 mm (2.75 in) 206
HORIZONTALLY, AND 206 mm (8.1 in) 8.1
VERTICALLY. USE OF BRACKET AS
TEMPLATE IS RECOMMENDED.
SURFACE MOUNTING HARDWARE
PROVIDED BY USER.

PROVIDED U-BOLTS,
SURFACE NUTS, AND WASHERS
48
163 1.9 VERTICAL PIPE MOUNTING SHOWN.
6.4 ROTATE BRACKET 90 FOR
HORIZONTAL PIPE MOUNTING
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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Document Number Document Description

PSS 2A-1Z3 G Model PC50 Field Device Tool for Use with Intelligent Field Devices
PSS 2A-1Z3 L Model HHT Configurator for Use with Intelligent Field Devices
PSS 6-3C2 A 871CC Contacting Conductivity and Resistivity Sensors and Accessories
PSS 6-3C2 B 871CR Contacting Conductivity and Resistivity Sensors and Accessories
MI 611-260 876CR Contacting Conductivity and Resistivity Transmitter
MI 611-151 871CC Contacting Conductivity and Resistivity Sensors
MI 611-221 871CR Contacting Conductivity and Resistivity Sensors
MI 611-206 Intrinsic Safety Connector Diagrams - FM, CSA, and IECEx
MI 611-208 Electrochemical Products Product Safety Information - ATEX
MI 020-520 Model PC50 Intelligent Field Device Tool with Advanced DTM Library - Operation Using
HART Communication Protocol
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NO T ES
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O RD E RI N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
1. Model Number.
2. Sensor Cell Factor (0.1, 1.0, or 10 cm-1).
3. Measurement Display Format (example 9.999 μS/cm).
4. Temperature Compensation Type.
5. Analog Output Range.
6. Temperature Compensation Input:
2-wire platinum RTD; 100 Ω
2-wire platinum RTD; 1000 Ω
3-wire platinum RTD; 100 Ω
3-wire platinum RTD; 1000 Ω
10 kΩ thermistor
100 kΩ thermistor
7. User Tag and Application.

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