The Edison model 1616 monitor is designed to provide simultaneous, continuous surveillance to monitor motor or other equipment's temperature for overheating. The RTD or thermocouple temperature is compared to the pre-selected trip points set by the customer, and when the temperature equals or exceeds the pre-selected value, a dedicated alarm relay will trip. The alarm detail can be viewed to identify the location and sensor information. Two temperature set-points are available for each channel. Each channel has a dedicated alarm relay for the higher temperature, and there is a common relay for the pre-alarm set-point.

Each channel allows a memo to be inserted in a field that can be displayed in the event of an alarm. Incoming alarms can be viewed in detail at the display, while the event results are saved in a history text file. The 1616 monitor accepts industrial standard RTD inputs for Nickel, Platinum and Copper characteristics. Thermocouples can coexist on the same bus as the RTD's. There is no calibration required for the monitor.

Programming is implemented by utilizing a standard USB PC keyboard, temporarily connected to the front bezel. Preset temperature values can be programmed into the monitor as well as sensor - specific messages. At completion of programming, a configuration report can be printed out for review. History reports are available and can be viewed on the monitor or printed via a USB memory stick.

A 4-wire bus extends from the monitor to addressable field transmitters. Each transmitter accommodates an RTD or thermocouple electrical connection and has a unique address that communicates to the monitor. The transmitters allow long lengths of sensor wiring without losing temperature accuracy.

Open or shorted RTD's will initiate a fault menu to identify exactly where the problem exists. When the monitor is entered program mode, a fault will be issued. A dedicated fault relay will change state upon a fault or when the monitor is in program mode.