ascon K31D Operating Instructions Manual

K31D
ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER WITH
DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL MODE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Vr. 05 (Eng) - 19/04 - cod.: ISTR-MK31DENG05
Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l.
PREFACE
This manual contains the information necessary for the product to be installed correctly and also
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Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l. reserves the right to make any formal or functional changes at any moment and without any notice.
Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l. and its legal representatives do not assume any responsibility for any damage to people, things or animals deriving from violation, wrong or improper use or in any case not in compliance with the instrument’s features.
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instructions for its maintenance and use; we there­fore recommend that the most attention is paid to the following instructions and to save it.
Whenever a failure or a malfunction of the device may cause dangerous situations for persons, thing or animals, please remember that the plant has to be equipped with additional devices which will guarantee safety.
Index
1. Instrument description ............................................... 1
1.1 General description ........................................................... 1
1.2 Front Panel Description ..................................................... 2
2. Programming ............................................................... 2
2.1 Set Point Fast Programming ............................................. 2
2.2 Control Status and Parameter Selection ........................... 2
2.3 Parameters programming levels .......................................3
2.4 Control Satus .................................................................... 3
2.5 Active Set Point Selection ................................................. 4
3. Usage warning ............................................................. 4
3.1 Admitted use ..................................................................... 4
4. Installation warnings ................................................... 4
4.1 Mechanical mounting ........................................................ 4
4.2 Dimensions (mm) .............................................................. 4
4.2.1 Mechanical dimensions ........................................................ 4
4.2.2 Panel cut-out ......................................................................... 4
4.2.3 Brackets ................................................................................ 4
4.3 Electrical connections ....................................................... 4
4.3.1 Electrical wiring diagram ....................................................... 5
5. Functions ..................................................................... 5
5.1 Measurement and display ................................................. 5
5.2 Output Configuration ......................................................... 6
5.3 Absolute or Differential Temperature Controller ................ 6
5.4 ON/OFF Control (1.rEG) .................................................... 6
5.5 Neutral Zone ON/OFF Control (1.rEG - 2.rEG) .................. 7
5.6 Single Action PID Control (1.rEG) ..................................... 7
5.7 Double Action PID Control (1.rEG - 2.rEG) ........................ 7
5.8 Auto-tuning and Self-tuning Functions .............................. 8
5.8.1 How to activate Auto-tuning function .................................... 8
5.8.2 How to activate Self-tuning function ..................................... 9
5.9 Dynamic Set Point change and automatic switching
between two Set Points (ramps an dwell time) ................. 9
5.10 Soft-start function .............................................................. 9
5.11 Alarms Output Functions (AL1, AL2, AL3) ...................... 10
5.12 Loop Break Alarm Function ............................................ 11
5.13 Functioning of Key .................................................... 11
5.14 Digital Input ..................................................................... 12
5.15 RS485 Serial Interface .................................................... 12
6. Accessories ............................................................... 13
6.1 Parameters configuration by “A01” .................................. 13
7. Programmable parameters ....................................... 14
8. Problems, Maintenance and Warranty ..................... 18
8.1 Probe errors .................................................................... 18
8.2 Other errors ..................................................................... 18
8.3 Cleaning .......................................................................... 18
8.4 Warranty and Repairs ..................................................... 18
8.5 Disposal .......................................................................... 18
9. Technical data ............................................................ 18
9.1 Electrical characteristics ................................................. 18
9.2 Mechanical characteristics .............................................. 18
9.3 Functional Features ........................................................ 19
10. How to order .............................................................. 19
1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
1.1 General description
The K31D model is a digital temperature controller with a single loop microprocessor, with ON/OFF control, Neutral Zone ON/OFF, single or double action PID (direct and
inverse) fitted with 2 PTC, NTC or Pt1000 temperature input probes by means of which it is possible to obtain differential temperature control. It can therefore be used in applications that require a control for the temperature difference between 2 different environments such as liquid coolers (chillers), natural air-conditioning systems through the air recirculation, heating by solar panels or in many other applications where 2 temperature readings are needed.
The controller is also
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equipped with Fast and Oscillatory
Auto-tuning, Self-tuning and Fuzzy overshoot control for adjusting the PID. The instrument offers the possibility of having 2 programmable digital inputs and an RS485 serial communications port using MODBUS-RTU communications protocol with a trans- mission speed up to 38.4 kbaud.
The process value is displayed on a 4 digit red display, while the outputs status is shown by 4 LEDs.
The controller is display ( ),
equipped with a programmable 3 LEDs shift
stores 2 Set Points and can have up to 4 outputs [relay or solid state relays drive type (SSR)]. A model is also available with Out1 analogue control output (0/4 ÷ 20 mA or 0/2 ÷ 10 V type).
Other important available functions are: Loop-Break Alarm function, reaching of the Set Point at controlled speed,
ramp and dwell function, Soft-Start function, protection compressor function for neutral zone control, parameters protection on different levels.
1.2 Front Panel Description
9
Tun
13 12 11
5
Out1 Out2 Out3 Out4
6
1 : This key is used to access the programming param-
eters and to confirm selection;
2 : This key is used
to select the parameters. If the key is held down, the user returns to the previous programming level until it exits the programming mode
3 : This key is used to increase the values to be set and
to select the parameters. If the key is held down, the user returns to the previous programming level until it exits the programming mode. Outside the programming mode it permits the visualisation of the output control power;
4 : This key is used to display the temperatures read by
the probes (Pr1 and Pr2) and their difference ( It can also be programmed through the for: Activating Auto-tuning or Self-tuning, setting the in­strument to manual regulation, setting the alarm, chang­ing the active Set Point and deactivating the control;
5 LED OUT1: Indicates the state of output Out1; 6 LED OUT2: Indicates the state of output Out2; 7 LED OUT3: Indicates the state of output Out3; 8 LED OUT4: Indicates the state of output Out4; 9 LED Tu n: Indicates that the Self-tuning function is activat-
ed (light ON) or that Auto-tuning is in progress (flashing);
10 LED SET: When flashes, indicates the access to the
programming mode;
11 LED Shift index -: Indicates that the process value is
lower than the one programmed for parameter AdE;
12 LED Shift index =: Indicates that the process value is
within the range [SP + AdE÷SP - AdE];
13 LED Shift index +: Indicates that the process value is
higher than the one set for parameter AdE.
to decrease the values to be set and
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USrb
4
3
1
2
10
Pr1 - Pr2
parameter
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2. PROGRAMMING
2.1 Set Point Fast Programming
This procedure allows you to quickly set the active Set Point and, when required, the alarm thresholds (paragraph 2.3).
Press and release the key, the display the display will alternate between “SP n” and the set value (n is the number of the Set Point active at that moment).
To increase/decrease the Set Point value press the / keys. These keys change the value one digit a time but when pressed for more than one second, the value increases or decreases rapidly and, if pressed for more than two seconds, the changing speed increases further to allow the rapid achievement of the desired value.
Once the desired value has been reached, pressing key it is possible to exit the Set Point fast programming mode or switch to the alarm thresholds display (paragraph 2.3).
To exit the Set Point fast programming mode it is necessary to press the key after the last Set Point has been displayed, alternatively, operating no keys for about 15 seconds the dis­play will return to normal operation.
2.2 Control Status and Parameter Selection
By pushing key and holding it down for about 2 s it is pos­sible to enter into the main selection menu. Using the / keys, it is then possible to roll over the selections:
oPEr
ConF
tunE
oPLo
Once the desired item has been selected, push key to confirm. Selecting oPEr and ConF gives the possibility of accessing other menus containing additional parameters and more precisely:
oPEr Operating parameters Menu: normally contains the
ConF
To enter the menu oPEr, select the option oPEr and press .
To enter into the operating parameters menu To enter into the configuration parameters menu
oFF
To swap the controller into the OFF state
rEG
To swap the controller into the automatic control state To activate the Auto-tuning or Self-tuning function
To swap the controller to the manual control state and therefore to program the % control value using the / keys
Set Point parameters but it can contain all the desired parameters (paragraph 2.3).
Configuration parameters Menu: contains all the operat­ing parameters and the functioning configuration param­eters (alarm configuration, control, input, etc.).
rEG
282.8
oPEr
menu
PASS = OFF
SET
PASSWORD
oFF
off
AUTOTUNING SELFTUNING
AT-ST
282.8
oPLo
oplo
ConF
menu
Hold for 2 s
reg .
0per.
Conf.
off .
tune.
oplo.
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The display will now show the code identifying the first group of parameters (]SP) and, by pressing the and keys, it will be possible to select the group of parameters to be modified.
Once the desired group of parameters has been selected, the code identifying the first parameter of the selected group will be visualised by pushing the key.
Again using the and keys, it is possible to select the desired parameter and, if is pressed, the display will alter­natively show the parameter code and its programming value, which can be modified by using the / keys.
As the desired value has been programmed, press once again: the new value will be stored and the display will show only the code of the selected parameter.
By using the / keys, it is then possible to select a new parameter (if present) and modify it as described above.
To select another group of parameters, keep the or key pressed for about 2 s, afterwards the display shows again the code of the group of parameters.
Release the key and, using the or keys, select a new group (if present).
To exit the programming mode, press no keys for about 20 seconds, or keep the or pressed until the controller exits the programming mode.
To access the ConF menu, the controller can ask for a person­alized Password previously set through the PASS parameter.
If the protection is requested, set the desired password number in the PASS parameter and exit the programming parameters.
When the protection is active, to access the Conf menu pa­rameters, it is necessary to insert the programmed password number; to do that, use the
and
keys to make the num­bers scroll on the display until the previously programmed PASS number is shown on the screen, at this point press the key.
If a wrong PASS number is entered, the instrument returns to the previous control state.
If the password is correct, the display shows the code of first group of parameters (]SP) and, using the /
keys,
is pos-
sible to select the desired group of parameters. The modes to program and exit the ConF menu parameters
are the same described for those in the oPEr menu. The protection Password is deactivated by setting: PASS = OFF.
Menu
OPEr
or
conF
or
EXIT
Parameter groups Parameters Set parameter
2 s
Preceding Group
Next Group
Longer than2 s
2 s
or
Previous Parameter
Next Parameter
Increase value
Decrease value
Note: If the password is lost, turn OFF the instrument, press
and turn the instrument back ON keeping the key held down for about 5 s. In this way access is made to all parameters of the ConF menu and it will therefore be possible to check and modify the PASS parameter.
2.3 Parameters programming levels
The menu oPEr normally contains the parameters used to program the Set Point; however it is possible to make all desired parameters appear or disappear on this level, by fol­lowing this procedure:
Enter the menu ConF and select the parameter to be made programmable or not programmable in the menu oPEr.
Once the parameter has been selected, if the LED SET is OFF, this means that the parameter is programmable only in the menu ConF, if instead the SET LED is ON, this means that the parameter is also programmable in the menu oPEr.
To modify the visibility of the parameter, press key : the LED SET changes its state indicating the parameter accessibility level (ON = oPEr + ConF menus; OFF = ConF menu only).
The active Set Point and the alarm thresholds will only be visible on the Set Point fast programming level (paragraph
2.1) if the relative parameters are programmed to be visible (i.e. if they are present in the oPEr menu).
The possible changes to these Set Points, with the proce­dure described in paragraph 2.1, is instead subordinate to what is programmed in parameter Edit (in the group ]PAn).
This parameter can be programmed as: SE The active Set Point can be modified while the alarm
thresholds cannot be modified;
AE The active Set Point cannot be modified while the
alarm thresholds can be modified;
SAE Both the active Set Point and the alarm thresholds can
be modified;
SAnE Both the active Set Point and the alarm thresholds
cannot be modified.
2.4 Control Satus
The controller can act in 3 different ways:
rEg Automatic control; oFF Control OFF; oplo Manual control.
The instrument is able to pass from one state to the other:
– Through the instrument keyboard to selecting the desired
status from the main selection menu;
– By using the key on the keyboard; suitably program-
ming parameter USrb (USrb = tunE; USrb = oPLo; USrb = OFF) it is possible to pass from rEG state to the state programmed for the parameter and vice versa;
– By using the digital input 1 suitably programming param-
eter diF (diF = OFF) it is possible to pass from rEG state to the state OFF and vice versa.
– Automatically (the instrument swaps into rEG state at the
end of the auto-tuning execution).
When switched ON, the instrument automatically resumes the status it was in when it was switched OFF.
rEG
Automatic control: Automatic control is the normal func­tioning status of the controller. During automatic control, pressing key , is possible to show, on the display, the control power. The range of the power value goes from:
H100 (100% of output power for reverse heating action); C100 (100%
oFF Control OFF: The instrument can be swapped into
the OFF status, i.e. the control and the relative outputs are deactivated. The alarm outputs are instead work­ing normally.
oPLo Bumpless manual control: By means of this option
it is possible to manually program the power percent­age given as output by the controller by deactivating automatic control.
When the instrument is swapped to manual control, the
power percentage is the same as the last one supplied and can be modified using the of ON/OFF type setting, 0% corresponds to the output
of output power for
/
direct cooling action).
keys.
In the case
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OFF, while any value different from 0 corresponds to
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an activated output. As in the case of automatic control, the programmable values range from H100 (+100%) to C100 (-100%). To return to automatic control, select rEG in the selec­tion menu.
2.5 Active Set Point Selection
This instrument allows to program up to 2 different Set Points (SP1, SP2) and select which must be considered active.
The number of Set Points is determined by the parameter nSP located in the
The active Set Point can be selected:
– By parameter – By key if parameter USrb = CHSP; – By the digital inputs if parameter diF has been correctly pro-
grammed (diF = CHSP, diF = SP1.2, diF = HE.Co);
– Automatically between
graph 5.9) has been programmed.
Set Points SP1, SP2 will be visible depending on the maxi­mum number of Set Points selected with parameter nSP and they can be programmed with a value that is between the value programmed in SPLL and the one programmed in SPHL.
Note: In examples that follow the Set Point is indicated as
]SP
parameters group.
SPAt
in the group of parameters
SP1 and SP2
SP
, however the instrument will act according to the
Set Point selected as active
if a time
.
]SP
dur.t
;
(para-
4.2 Dimensions (mm)
4.2.1 Mechanical dimensions
78
Tun
Out1 Out2 Out3 Out4
5.5 64
4.2.2 Panel cut-out
K31D
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35
12
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18.5
3. USAGE WARNING
3.1 Admitted use
The instrument has been projected and manufactured as a measuring and control device to be used according to
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EN61010-1 for the altitudes operation until 2000 ms
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The use of the instrument for applications not expressly permitted by the above mentioned rule must adopt all the necessary protective measures.
The instrument MUST NOT be used in dangerous environments (flammable or explosive) without adequate protection.
The installer must ensure that EMC rules are respected, also after the instrument installation, if necessary using proper filters.
4. INSTALLATION WARNINGS
4.1 Mechanical mounting
The instrument, in case 78 x 35 mm, is designed for flush­in panel mounting. Make a hole 71 x 29 mm and insert the instrument, fixing it with the provided special brackets.
The instrument can be mounted on panels having a maxi­mum thickness of 12 mm.
When the maximum front protection (IP65) is desired, the optional screw type bracket must be used.
Avoid placing the instrument in environments with very high humidity levels or dirt that may create condensation or cause the introduction of conductive substances into the instrument.
Ensure adequate ventilation to the instrument and avoid installation in containers that house devices which may overheat or which may cause the instrument to function at a temperature higher than the one permitted and declared.
Connect the instrument as far away as possible from sourc­es of electromagnetic disturbances such as motors, power relays, relays, solenoid valves, etc..
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4.2.3 Brackets
Brackets
Panel thickness: 12 mm max.
4.3 Electrical connections
Carry out the electrical wiring by connecting only one wire to each terminal, according to the following diagram, checking that the power supply is the same as that indicated on the
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instrument and that the load current absorption is no higher than the maximum electricity current permitted.
As the instrument is a built-in equipment with permanent connection inside housing, it is not equipped with either switches or internal devices to protect against current overloads: the installation must include a two-phase circuit­breaker, placed as near as possible to the instrument, and located in a position that can easily be reached by the user and marked as instrument disconnecting device which inter­rupts the power supply to the equipment.
It is also recommended that all the electrical circuits con­nected to the instrument must be protect properly, using devices (ex. fuses) proportionate to the circulating currents. It is strongly recommended that cables with proper insulation, according to the working voltages and temperatures, be used.
Furthermore, the input cable of the probe must be kept separat­ed from line voltage wiring. If the wiring cables are shielded is recommended to connect the shield to ground at one side only.
For the electrical supply of the instrument it is recommended to use an external transformer TCTR, or with equivalent fea­tures, and to use only one transformer for each instrument because there is no insulation between supply and input.
We recommend that a check should be made that the parameters are those desired and that the application
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functions correctly before connecting the outputs to the actuators so as to avoid malfunctioning that may
cause irregularities in the plant that could cause dam­age to people, things or animals.
4.3.1 Electrical wiring diagram
RS485
Pr1
Ptc/Ntc/ Pt1000
Pr2
Analogue input Digital input Serial interface
SSR: Out 1, 2, 3, 4: 10mA/10VDC Relays: Out-1, 2: 8A-AC1 (3A-AC3)/250VAC Out-3, 4: 5A-AC1 (2A-AC3)/250VAC
Power Supply
DI2DI1
B GND A
Analog: Out 1: 0/4... 20mA or 0/2... 10VDC
OUT1OUT2OUT3OUT4
5. FUNCTIONS
5.1 Measurement and display
All the parameters referring measurements are contained in the group
Using parameter SEnS, it is possible to select the probe input type, which can be:
– Thermistors PTC KTY81-121 (Ptc) or NTC 103AT-2 (ntc); – ResistanceThermometer Pt1000 (Pt10).
Notes: 1. We recommend to switch ON and OFF the instru-
Once the type of probe has been chosen, through the Unit parameter it is possible to choose the temperature meas­urement unit (°C or °F) and through the dP parameter, the desired temperature resolution (0 = ; 1 = 0.1°).
If the Pr2 probe is not used set parameter Pr2 = NO to avoid an error being indicated when the probe is not connected.
]InP
.
ment when these parameters are modified, in order to obtain a correct measuring.
2. When 2 temperature probes are connected to the controller they must be of the same type.
The instrument allows the measurement calibration, that can be used to recalibrate the instrument according to application needs. This can be done through parameters OFS1, OFS2 and rot.
Setting rot = 1000 and oFS = 1/2 it is possible to set a posi- tive or negative offset that is simply added to the value read by the probe before visualisation, which remains constant for all the measurements.
If instead, it is desired that the offset set should not be con- stant for all measurements, it is possible to execute a two points calibration.
In this case, in order to decide the values to program on
OFSt and rot, the following formulas must be applied: rot = (D2 - D1)/(M2 - M1) oFS = D2 - (rot x M2)
where:
M1 Measured value 1; D1
Value to be displayed when the instrument measures M1;
M2 Measured value 2; D2
Value to be displayed when the instrument measures
M2; Follows that the instrument will visualise: DV = MV x rot + oFS Where: DV = Displayed value MV= Measured value. E.g.: It is desired that the instrument displays the value ef-
fectively measured at 20° but that, at 100°, it displays 90° (10° lower than the measured value).
Therefore: M1 = 20; D1 = 20; M2 = 100; D2 = 90
rot = (90 - 20)/(100 - 20) = 0.875 oFS = 90 - (0.875 x 100) = 2.5
With parameter FiL it is possible to program time constant of the software filter for the input value measured, in order to reduce noise sensitivity (increasing the reading time).
In case of measurement error, the instrument supplies the power as programmed on parameter OPE. This power is calcu­lated according to cycle time programmed for the PID control, while for the ON/OFF control the cycle time is automatically considered to be 20 s (e.g. In the event of probe error with ON/ OFF control and oPE = 50, the control output will be activated for 10 s, then deactivated for 10 s and so on until the measure­ment error remains.).
With InE parameter it is possible to decide the input error con­ditions that force the instrument in supplying the output power programmed with oPE parameter.
The possible values for InE parameter are: or
The condition occurs in case of overrange or probe break.
Ur
The condition occurs in case of underrange or probe break.
Our The condition occurs in case of overrange, underrange
or probe break.
Through the diSP parameter of the ]PAn group it is possible to decide which value the display must normally show; this could be the Pr1 probe reading (Pr 1), the Pr2 probe reading (Pr 2), the temperatures Pr1 - Pr2 difference (P1-2), the power con­trol (Pou), the active Set Point (SP.F), the operative Set Point
when there are ramps activated (SP.o) or the alarm limit AL 1, AL 2, AL 3 (AL1, AL2, AL3).
Regardless of diSP parameter setting is possible to show the variables Pr1, Pr2 and Pr1 - Pr2 in sequentially, pressing and releasing the key, the display alternately shows the code that identifies the variable (Pr 1, Pr 2, P1-2), then and its value.
After 15 seconds following the last time the key is pressed, this type of display ends automatically.
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Again in the ]PAn group is present the parameter AdE that defines the 3 LEDs shift index ( ) functioning.
The lighting up of the green LED (=) indicates that the process value is within the range [SP + AdE÷SP - AdE], the lighting up of the LED (-) indicates that the process value is lower than [SP - AdE] and the lighting up of the LED (+) indicates that the process value is higher than [SP + AdE].
5.2 Output Configuration
The instrument outputs can be programmed by entering the group of parameters ]Out, where the relative parameters o1F, o2F, o3F and o4F (depending on the number of out­puts available on the instrument) are located.
The outputs can be set for the following functions:
1.rEG Main control output;
2.rEG Secondary control output; ALno Alarm output normally open (NO); ALnc Alarm output normally closed (NC); ALni
Alarm output NC with LED reverse indication; oFF Output deactivated. The coupling between output-number – alarm-number can
be made in each alarm group referred to each alarm (]AL1, ]AL2 or ]AL3).
If the instrument has an analogue control output, the type of output can be selected using the Aot parameter in the group] InP with the following possibilities:
0-20 0 4-20 4 0-10 0 2-10 2
÷
20 mA;
÷
20 mA;
÷
10 V;
÷
10 V.
5.3 Absolute or Differential Temperature
Controller
Through the PrrG parameter it is possible to set the process variable used by the controller to operate.
In fact the controller can operate considering the process variable as the value measured at Input 1 (Pr1), the value measured at Input 2 (Pr2), the difference between the two inputs Pr1-Pr2 (P1-2) or can consider the difference be­tween the two inputs Pr1-Pr2 but with a maximum limit and a minimum limit for the Pr2 measurement (P1-L).
The choices PrrG = P1-2 or = P1-L make the controller operate as a differential controller.
In these cases the controller acts on the control outputs so it keeps the difference Pr1-Pr2 equal to the Set Point value.
The difference between the two modes lies in the fact that the P1-L mode activates a limit in the controller in terms of the calculation of the temperature difference according to the P2HL and P2LL parameters (both in the ]SP group) so that:
If Pr2 > P2HL the process value considered by the controller is [Pr1-P2HL]
If Pr2 < P2HL the process value considered by the controller is [Pr1-P2LL]
When P2HL and P2LL thresholds are exceeded by Pr2 tem­perature, a control takes place as if the Pr2 temperature is the value of the limit regardless of the value actually read.
The aim of this function is to limit the differential regulation to within a maximum range of the Pr2 measurement.
With the differential control the working mode Func = CooL is used for applications with which the action of the actuator
reduces the Pr1-Pr2 difference (thus countering the Pr1-Pr2 difference that naturally tends to increase).
Viceversa the Func = HEAt mode is used for applications with which the action of the actuator increases the Pr1-Pr2 difference thus countering the Pr1-Pr2 difference that natu­rally tends to decrease).
Obviously the Neutral Zone mode or the Double action mode will set OFF both actions.
Temp.
Pr1
SP1
SP1
1.rEG
SP1 + HSEt
ON ON ON
Func = Cool
Pr2
Pr1- Pr2
HSEt
time
offoffoff
Example of differential ON/OFF control (On.FA) with Func = CooL.
The controller is already programmed in production to carry out differential regulation and display the tem-
m
perature difference Pr1 - Pr2.
5.4 ON/OFF Control (1.rEG)
All the parameters referring to the ON/OFF control are con­tained in the group ]rEG.
This type of control can be obtained by programming pa­rameter Cont = On.FS or = On.FA and works on the output programmed as 1.rEG, depending on the process value set with PrrG, on the active Set Point SP, on the functioning mode Func and on the hysteresis HSEt.
The instrument carries out an ON/OFF control with symmet­ric hysteresis if Cont = On.FS or with asymmetrical hyster­esis if Cont = On.Fa.
Cool
-
CooL
-
on.FA
HSEt
time
on.FS
HSEt HSEt
SP
PV
OUT
1.rEG
SP
PV
OUT
1.rEG
HEAt - on.FA
HSEt
ON ON ON off offON ON ON
off off
HEAt - on.FS
HSEt HSEt
off offON ON ON off offON ON ON
PV
SP
time
OUT
1.rEG
PV
SP
time time
OUT
1.rEG
The control works in the following way: in the case of reverse action, or heating (FunC = HEAt), it deactivates the output, when the process value reaches [SP + HSEt] in case of sym­metrical hysteresis, or [SP] in case of asymmetrical hystere­sis and is then activated again when the process value goes below value [SP - HSEt].
Viceversa, in case of direct action, or cooling (Func = CooL), it deactivates the output, when the process value reaches [SP - HSEt] in case of symmetrical hysteresis, or [SP] in case of asymmetrical hysteresis and is activated again when the process value goes above value [SP + HSEt].
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5.5 Neutral Zone ON/OFF Control (1.rEG - 2.rEG)
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All the parameters referring to Neutral Zone ON/OFF control are contained in the group ]rEG.
This type of control can be obtained when 2 outputs are pro­grammed respectively as 1.rEG and 2.rEG and the parameter Cont = nr.
The Neutral Zone control is used to control plants in which there is an element which causes a positive increase (e.g. Heater, humidifier, etc.) and an element which causes a negative increase (e.g. Cooler, de-humidifier, etc.).
The control functions work on the programmed outputs de­pending on the Process Value (PV), the active Set Point SP and the HSEt hysteresis.
The control works in the following way: deactivates the out- puts when the PV reaches the Set Point and it activates the output 1.rEG when the PV goes below the [SP - HSEt] value, or activates the output 2.rEG when the PV goes above the [SP + HSEt] value.
Consequently, the element causing a positive increase must be connected to the output programmed as 1.rEG while the element causing a negative increase must be connected to the output programmed as 2.rEG.
SP
Out 1.rEG (heating)
Out 2.rEG (cooling)
PV
ON
off
ON
ON
offoff
HSEt
HSEt
time
If 2.rEG output is used to control a compressor, it is possi­ble to use the “Compressor Protection” function that is used to avoid compressor “short cycles”. This function allows a time control on 2.rEG output activation, regardless of the temperature control requests. The protection is a “delayed after deactivation” type.
This protection avoids the output activation for a time programmable at parameter CPdt (in seconds); the output activation occurs only after the CPdt time has elapsed.
The CPdt protection time count starts from the last 2.rEG output deactivation.
Obviously, whether during the time delay caused by the com­pressor protection function, the control request should stop, the output activation foreseen after time CPdt would be erased.
The function is deactivated by programming CPdt = OFF. The LED relative to 2.rEG output 2 blinks during the output ac-
tivation delay, caused by the “Compressor Protection” function.
5.6 Single Action PID Control (1.rEG)
All the parameters referring to PID control are in ]rEG group. The Single Action PID control can be obtained by program-
ming parameter Cont = Pid and works on 1.rEG output depend­ing on: the active Set Point SP, the functioning mode Func and on the instrument PID algorithm with 2 freedom degrees.
If the Out1 analogue output is present (0/4 ÷ 20 mA; 0/2 ÷ 10 V) the output will operate as a regulation output providing a value proportional to the regulation power calculated by the instrument.
SP
Digital
OUT1
1.rEG
(HEat)
100%
Analogue
OUT1
1.rEG
(HEat)
0%
PV
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
off off off off off off off
tcr1tcr1 tcr1 tcr1 tcr1 tcr1 tcr1
time
In presence of fast processes, in order to obtain a good PV stability, the tcr1 cycle time must have a low value with a very frequent intervention of the control output. In this case we recommend to use a Solid State Relay (SSR) for driving the actuator.
The Single Action PID control algorithm foresees the setting of the following parameters
:
Pb Proportional Band; tcr1 Cycle time of 1.rEG output; Int Integral Time; rS Manual Reset (only if Int = 0); dEr Derivative Time; FuoC Fuzzy Overshoot Control.
This last parameter allows the variable overshoots at the start up of the process or at the changing of the Set Point to be avoided.
Please remember that a low value on this parameter reduces the overshoot while a high value increase it.
SP
PV
1
3
time
1 FuoC Value OK; 2 FuoC Value too high; 3 FuoC Value too low.
5.7 Double Action PID Control (1.rEG - 2.rEG)
All the parameters referring to PID control are in ]rEG group. Double Action PID control is used to control plants where
there is an element which causes a positive temperature in­creases (ex. Heating) and an element which causes a nega­tive temperature increases (ex. Cooling) and can be obtained when 2 outputs are programmed respectively as 1.rEG and
2.rEG and setting Cont = Pid. The element causing the positive increase must be con-
nected to the output programmed as 1.rEG while the element causing the negative increase must be connected to the output programmed as 2.rEG.
The Double Action PID control works on the outputs 1.rEG and 2.rEG depending on the active Set Point SP and on the instrument’s PID algorithm with 2 freedom degrees.
In presence of fast processes, in order to obtain a good Process Variable stability, cycle times tcr1 and tcr2 must have a low value with a very frequent intervention of the control outputs.
In this case we recommend to use Solid State Relays (SSR) for driving the actuators.
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The Double Action PID control algorithm needs the pro­gramming of the following parameters:
Pb Proportional Band; tcr1 Cycle time of the output 1.rEG; tcr2 Cycle time of the output 2.rEG; Int Integral Time; rS Manual Reset (only if Int = 0); dEr Derivative Time; FuoC Fuzzy Overshoot Control. Prat Power Ratio or relation between power of the element
controlled by output 2.rEG and power of the element
controlled by output 1.rEG.
When Prat = 0 the output 2.rEG is disabled and the
control behaves exactly as a single action PID con-
troller, through output 1.rEG.
5.8 Auto-tuning and Self-tuning Functions
All the parameters referring to the Auto-tuning and Self­tuning functions are contained in the group ]rEG.
The Auto-tuning and Self-tuning functions allow the auto­matic tuning of the PID variables.
Auto-tuning function provides the calculation of the PID parameters through a Fast or Oscillatory type tuning cycle,
and, at the end of this operation, the parameters are stored in the instrument memory and remain constant during control.
Self-tuning function (rule based “TUNE-IN”) instead executes a control monitoring and the continuous calculation of the parameters during control.
Both functions automatically calculate the following parameters:
Pb Proportional Band; tcr1 Cycle time of the output 1.rEG; Int Integral Time; dEr Derivative Time; FuoC Fuzzy Overshoot Control;
and, for the Double Action PID control, also:
tcr2 Cycle time of the output 2.rEG; Prat Ratio between P 2.rEG/P 1.rEG.
5.8.1 How to activate Auto-tuning function
1 Program and activate the desired Set Point; 2 Set parameter Cont = Pid; 3 If Single Action control, set parameter Func according to
the process to be controlled through output 1.rEG;
4 Program an output as 2.rEG if the instrument controls the
plant with double action;
5 Program parameter Auto as:
1 If FAST Auto-tuning is desired to start automati-
cally all times the instrument is switched ON, on the condition that the process value is lower than [SP - |SP/2|] (when Func = HEAt) or higher than [SP + |SP/2|] (when Func =CooL);
2 If FAST Auto-tuning is desired to start automati-
cally the next time the instrument is switched ON,
on the condition that the process value is lower than [SP - |SP/2|] (with Func = HEAt) or higher than [SP + |SP/2|] (with Func =CooL) and once the tun­ing is finished, the parameter Auto is automatically switched to the OFF state;
3
If FAST Auto-tuning is to be manually started se- lecting the parameter tune in the main menu or by correctly programming the key as usrb = tune.
The Auto-tuning starts at the condition that the PV is lower than [SP - |SP/5|] (with Func = HEAt) or higher than [SP + |SP/5|] (with Func =CooL)
4 If FAST Auto-tuning is desired to start automati-
cally all times the Set Point is changed or at the end of the programmed Softstart cycle.
The Auto-tuning starts anyway if PV is lower than [SP - |SP/5|] (with Func = HEAt) or higher than [SP + |SP/5|] (with Func =CooL);
-1
If OSCILLATORY Auto-tuning is desired to start auto- matically all times the instrument is switched ON;
-2
If OSCILLATORY Auto-tuning is desired to start au- tomatically the next time the instrument is switched ON and once the tuning is finished, the parameter
Auto is automatically switched to the OFF state
-3
If OSCILLATORY Auto-tuning is to be manually started using the key;
-4 If
Note: The Fast-type Auto-tuning is particularly quick and
In these cases it is advisable to use the Oscilla-
6 Exit from the parameter programming; 7 Connect the instrument to the controlled plant; 8 Activate the Autotune process by powering OFF and ON
the instrument if Auto = 1/2, or selecting the entry tunE in the main menu (or using the key, when correctly programmed) if Auto = 3, or changing the Set Point value if Auto = 4.
At this point the Auto-tuning function is activated and is indi­cated by the flashing LED Tun.
The controller carries out several operations on the connect­ed plant in order to calculate the most suitable PID param­eters. If, at Auto-tuning start, the condition for the lower or higher process value is not found the display will show ErAt and the instrument will be swapped to normal control condi­tions according to the previously programmed parameters. To make the error ErAt disappear, press key .
The Auto-tuning cycle duration has been limited to 12 hours­maximum. If Auto-tuning is not completed within 12 hours,
OSCILLATORY
automatically all times the Set Point is changed
or at the end of the programmed Softstart cycle.
shows no signs of having any effect on the control as it calculates the parameters while reaching the Set Point. For the correct execution of the Fast-type Auto-tuning it is however necessary that at start-up there is a certain difference between Process Varia- ble and Set Point. For this reason the instrument only activates the Fast Auto-tuning when:
– For Auto = 1/2: the Process Value is
lower than [SP - |SP/2|] (with Func = HEAt) or higher than [SP + |SP/2|] (with Func = CooL);
– For Auto = 3/4: the Process Value is
lower than [SP - |SP/5|] (with Func = HEAt) or higher than [SP + |SP/5|] (with Func = CooL).
FAST Auto-tuning is not indicated when the Set Point is close to the initial reading or when the variable measured varies in an irregular way dur-
ing the tuning cycle (for reasons due to the process, the variable rises or decreases).
tory type Auto-tuning which implements some ON/OFF regulation cycles that make the process value oscillate around the Set Point values that
once finished pass to the PID type control with the parameters calculated by the Auto-tuning;
Auto-tuning is desired to start
;
;
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the instrument shows noAt on the display.
Auto Change Set Point
In case of probe error, the instrument automatically stops the cycle in progress.
The values calculated by Auto-tuning are automatically stored in the instrument memory at the end of the correct PID parameters tuning.
5.8.2 How to activate Self-tuning function
1 Program and activate the desired Set Point; 2 Set parameter Cont = Pid; 3 If Single Action control, set parameter Func according to
the process to be controlled through output 1.rEG;
4 Program an output as 2.rEG if the instrument controls the
plant with double action or a time positioning servodrive;
5 Set parameter SELF = yES; 6 Exit from the parameter programming; 7 Connect the instrument to the controlled plant; 8 Activate Self-tuning selecting the entry tunE in the main
menu (or using the key, when correctly programmed) .
When the Self-tuning function is active, the LED Tun is per­manently lit up and all the PID parameters (Pb, Int, dEr,
etc.) are no longer displayed. To stop the Auto-tuning cycle or deactivate the Self-tuning
function select a different control type: rEG, oPLo or oFF from the menu SEL. If the instrument is switched OFF during Auto-tuning or with the Self-tuning function activated, these functions will remain activated the next time it is switched ON.
5.9 Dynamic Set Point change and automatic
switching between two Set Points
(ramps an dwell time)
All parameters referring to the ramps functioning are con­tained in the group ]rEG.
It is possible to reach the Set Point in a predetermined time (in any case longer than the time the plant would naturally need). This could be useful in those processes (heating or chemical treatments, etc.) where the Set Point must be reached gradually or in a predetermined time.
Once the instrument has reached the first Set Point (SP1) it is possible to switch automatically to the second Set Point (SP2) after a set time, thus obtaining a simple automatic pro­cess cycle. These functions are available for all the program­mable controls (PID single and double action, ON/OFF and Neutral Zone ON/OFF).
The function is determined by the following parameters:
SLor Gradient of first ramp expressed in unit/minute; SLoF Gradient of second ramp expressed in unit/minute; dur.t Dwell time of SP1 Set Point before automatic switching
to SP2 Set Point (expressed in hours and minutes). The functions are deactivated when the relative parameters
are set to InF. If is desired only one ramp (e.g. to reach SP1) it is enough to
program the parameter SLor with the desired value. The ramp SLor will always be active at Power ON and
when the Active Set Point value is changed. On the contrary, if an automatic cycle is to be executed at
Power ON, program nSP = 2, then the two Set Point values SP1 and SP2 and naturally parameters SLor, dur.t and SLoF with the desired values.
In this case at the end of the cycle all the ramps would not be more active.
SP1
SP1
SP2
SLor
PV
Change SP1 Value
dur.t
SLor
PV
SLor
SP1
time [min]
SLoF
time [min]
Examples with starts from values lower than SP1 and with decreasing of the Set Point.
Note: In case of PID control, if Auto-tuning is desired whilst
the ramp function is active, the ramp will not be car­ried out until the tuning cycle has been completed. It is therefore recommended that Auto-tuning be start­ed avoiding activating the ramp function and, once the tuning is finished, deactivate Auto-tuning (
oFF
), program the desired ramp and, if it automatic
Auto =
tuning is desired, enable the Self-tuning function.
5.10 Soft-start function
All parameters referring to the Soft -Start functioning are contained in the group ]rEG.
The Soft-Start function only works through PID control and allows the limitation of control power when the instru­ment is switched ON, for a programmable period of time.
This is useful when the actuator, driven by the instrument, may be damaged by the excess of power supplied when the application is not yet in the normal rating (e.g. for certain heating elements).
The function depends on the following parameters:
St.P Soft-Start power; SSt Soft-Start time (expressed in hh.mm); HSEt End Soft Start cycle threshold.
If both parameters are programmed with values other than OFF, when Powered ON the instrument gives the output power set at parameter St.P for the time set at SSt or when is reached the absolute value set at HSEt.
Practically, the instrument works in manual condition and switches to automatic control at the elapsing of time SSt or when is reached the absolute value programmed at param­eter HSEt.
To disable the Soft-Start function simply program: SSt = oFF. Whenever a measurement error occurs during the Soft-Start
execution, the function is interrupted and the instrument gives the output power programmed at parameter oPE. If the measurement is restored, the Soft-Start remains deactivated.
To activate the Auto-tuning together with Soft-Start set: Auto = 4/-4.
Auto-tuning starts automatically at the end of the pro­grammed Soft-Start cycle.
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5.11 Alarms Output Functions (AL1, AL2, AL3)
AL1
For the alarms operation settings, the operation of which is relat­ed to the Process Value (AL1, AL2, AL3) it is first of all manda­tory to determine to which output the alarm must be addressed.
To obtain this, it is necessary to set, in the parameters group ]out, the parameters related to the output that is to be used by each alarm (O1F, O2F, O3F, O4F):
ALno If the alarm output must be ON when the alarm is ac-
tive, while it is OFF when the alarm is not active; ALnc If the alarm output must be ON when the alarm is not
active, while it is OFF when the alarm is active (the
LED on the display shows the alarm status); ALni Same operation as ALnc, but with a reversed LED
indication (LED ON = Alarm OFF). Note: All the examples that follow are referred to alarm AL1.
Obviously the functions of the other alarms are similar
(change 1 with 2 or 3). Access at the group ]Al1 and program oAL1, to indicate
which output the alarm signal must to be sent. The AL1 alarm functioning is instead defined by parameters:
PrA1 Which Process Value must be used by AL1; AL1t Alarm type; Ab1 Alarm configuration; AL1 Alarm threshold; AL1L Low alarm threshold (for band alarm) or minimum Set
Point of AL1 alarm threshold (for low or high alarm); AL1H High alarm threshold (for band alarm) or maximum Set
Point of AL1 alarm threshold (for low or high alarm);
HAL1 Alarm AL1 Hysteresis; AL1d Alarm activation delay (in seconds); AL1i Alarm behaviour in case of measurement error.
PrA1 - Alarm process measurement
Through this parameter it is possible to set the Process Vari­able used by the alarm for operating. In fact the alarm can operate considering the process variable as the value meas­ured by Input 1 (Pr1), the value measured by Input 2 (Pr2), the difference between the two inputs Pr1-Pr2 (P1-2) or can consider the difference between the two inputs Pr1-Pr2 but with a maximum limit and a minimum limit for the Pr2 meas­urement Pr2 (P1-L).
AL1t - Alarm Type
The alarm output can behave in six different ways:
LoAb = Absolute low alarm: The alarm is activated when
the PV goes below the alarm threshold set at parameter AL1 and deactivated when the PV goes above the value [AL1 + HAL1]. With this mode is possible to program, with AL1L and AL1H parameters, the minimum and the maxi­mum limits of AL1 thresholds.
HiAb = Absolute high alarm:
The alarm is activated when the PV goes above the alarm threshold set at parameter AL1 and is deactivated when thePV goes below the value [AL1 - HAL1]. In this way is possible to program, with AL1L and AL1H parameters, the minimum and the maximum limits of AL1 thresholds.
AL1
OUT AL1
PV
HiAb
HAL1
time
offoffoffON ON ON ON
AL1
OUT
PV
LoAb
HAL1
time
offoffoff
LodE =
Deviation low alarm: The alarm is activated when the process value goes below the value [SP + AL1] and is deactivated when it goes above the value [SP + AL1 + HAL1].
In this way is possible to program, with AL1L and AL1H param­eters, the minimum and the maximum limits of AL1 thresholds.
HidE = Deviation high alarm: The alarm is activated when
the process value goes above the value [SP + AL1] and is deactivated when it goes below the value [SP + AL1 + HAL1]. In this way is possible to program, with AL1L and AL1H param­eters, the minimum and the maximum limits of AL1 thresholds.
AL1
SP
OUT AL1
PV
Hide
HAL1
time
offoffoff
SP
-AL1
OUT AL1
PV
Lode
HAL1
time
ON ON ON ON
offoffoff
LHAb = Absolute band alarm: The alarm is activated
when the PV goes under the alarm threshold set at pa­rameter AL1L or goes above the alarm threshold set with parameter AL1H and is deactivated when the PV returns inside the range [AL1H - HAL1 ÷ AL1L + HAL1].
LHdE = Deviation band alarm: The alarm is activated
when the PV goes below the value [SP + AL1L] or above the value
[SP + AL1H]
and is deactivated when the PV goes outside the range [SP + AL1H - HAL1 ÷ SP + AL1L + HAL1].
PV
AL1H
AL1L
OUT AL1
LHAb
ON ON ON ON
HAL1
HAL1
time
offoffoff
AL1H
SP
-AL1L
OUT AL1
PV
LHde
HAL1
HAL1
time
offoffoff
Ab1 - Alarm configuration
This parameter can assume a value between 0 and 64. The number to be set, which will correspond to the function desired, is obtained by adding the values reported in the fol­lowing descriptions:
Alarm behaviour at power ON the alarm output may behave in 2 different ways, depending on the value added to parameter Ab1.
+0 Normal behaviour: The alarm is always activated when
there are alarm conditions.
+1 Alarm not activated at Power ON: If, at power ON, the
instrument is in alarm condition, the alarm is not activated. The alarm will be activated only when the Process Palue, after Power ON, has not been brought into the non-alarm conditions and subsequently in the alarm conditions.
PV
AL1
time
Ab1 = +0
Ab1 = +1
ON ON
ON
Example with absolute low alarm. Alarm delay
The alarm output may behave in 2 different ways depending on the value added to parameter Ab1.
+0 Alarm not delayed: The alarm is immediately activated
when the alarm condition occurs.
+2 Alarm delayed: When the alarm condition occurs, delay
counting begins, as programmed at parameter AL1d (expressed in seconds) and the alarm will be activated
offoff
offoff
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only after that time has elapsed.
PV
AL1
time
Ab1 = +0
Ab1 = +2
ON
ON
AL1d AL1d
ON
ON
offoff
offoffoff
Example with absolute low alarm. Latched alarm
The alarm output may behave in 2 different ways depending on the value added to parameter Ab1.
+0 Alarm not latched: The alarm remains active in alarm
conditions only.
+4
Latched alarm: The alarm is active in alarm conditions and
remains active even when these conditions no longer exist, until the correctly programmed key , (USrb = Aac) is pressed or is closed the Digital Input (diF = Aac).
PV
AL1
time
Ab1 = +0
Ab1 = +4
ON ON
ON ON
offoff
offoff
or Digital Input
Example with absolute high alarm. Alarm acknowledgement
The alarm output may behave in 2 different ways depending on the value added to parameter Ab1.
+0 Alarm not acknowledged: The alarm remains active in
alarm conditions only.
+8
Alarm acknowledged: The alarm is active in alarm condi­tions and can be deactivated pressing the key (if prop­erly programmed: USrb = ASi) or is closed the Digital Input (diF = Aac) also if the alarm conditions are still present.
PV
AL1
time
Ab1 = +0
Ab1 = +8
ON
ON ON
offoff
offoff
or Dig. Input or Dig. Input
ON
off
off
Example with absolute high alarm. Alarm behaviour at Set Point change (deviation alarms only)
the alarm output may behave in 2 different ways, depending on the value added to parameter Ab1.
+0 Normal behaviour: The alarm is always activated when
there are alarm conditions.
+16 Alarm not activated at Set Point change: In case of a Set
Point change, if the instrument is in alarm condition, the alarm is not activated. The alarm will be activated only when the process value, after Set Point change, has not been brought into the non-alarm conditions and subse­quently in the alarm conditions.
Control output shutdown whith alarm active
There are 2 different alarm output behaviors, depending on the value added to Ab1.
+0 Normal behavior: The alarm does not affect the control
output.
+32 Control output shutdown when the alarm is triggered:
When the instrument detects the activation of the alarm status, disables the control output. The output is reac­tivated on the basis of the previously selected alarm options (acknowledgment of alarms, etc.).
AL1i -
Alarm activation in case of measurement error
This parameter allows to establish how the alarm must be­have in the event of a measurement error:
yES Alarm active; no Alarm deactivated.
5.12 Loop Break Alarm Function
All the parameters referring to the Loop Break alarm function are contained in the group ]LbA.
The Loop Break alarm is available on all the instruments, which intervenes when, for any reason (short-circuit of a thermocouple, thermocouple inversion, load interruption), the loop control is interrupted.
First of all, it is necessary to establish to which output the alarm must be addressed.
To do this it is necessary to set, in the group ]out, the param­eter relative to the output to be used (o1F, o2F, o3F, o4F) programming the parameters as:
ALno If the alarm output must be ON when the alarm is ac-
tive while it is OFF when the alarm is not active;
ALnc If the alarm output must be OFF when the alarm is
active while it is ON when the alarm is not active;
ALni
The same behaviour as
ALnc
but with a reversed LED
indication (the LED indicates the output status).
Enter group ]Lba and program, with parameter oLbA, to which output the alarm signal must be addressed.
The Loop Break alarm is activated if the output power remains at the 100% for the time programmed at parameter LbAt (expressed in s).
To avoid unwanted alarms, the value of this parameter must be set considering the time the plant takes to reach the Set Point when the measured value is far from it (for example at plant start-up).
When the alarm is triggered, the instrument displays the message LbA and behaves as in the case of a measurement error giving a power output as programmed with parameter OPE (group ]InP).
To restore normal functioning after the alarm intervention, select the control mode oFF and then reprogram the auto­matic control (rEG) after checking the correct functioning of probe and actuator.
In order to exclude the Loop Break alarm, set: OLbA OFF.
5.13 Functioning of Key
In addition to the normal display function of Pr1, Pr2 and P1 - 2, the key can be programmed to perform other func-
tions using the USrb parameter contained in the ]PAn group. The parameter USrb can be programmed as:
noF No function; tunE
Pressing the key for at least 1 s, is possible to activate/ deactivate Auto-tuning or Self-tuning (if programmed)
oPLo
Pressing the key for at least 1 s from automatic control (rEG) to manual one (oPLo) and vice-versa;
Aac
Pressing the key for at least 1 s edge the alarm (paragraph 5.11);
ASi
Pressing the key for at least 1 s edge an active alarm (paragraph 5.11);
CHSP
Pressing the key for at least 1 s
, it is possible to swap
, is possible to acknowl-
, is possible to acknowl-
, is possible to select,
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sequentially, one of the 2 pre-programmed Set Points;
oFF
Pressing the key for at least 1 s
, is possible to swap between automatic control (rEG) to OFF control (oFF) and vice-versa.
5.14 Digital Input
The instrument can be equipped with 2 digital inputs that are managed by 1 parameter .
The function of the digital input can be set through param­eter diF contained in the group ]InP.
The parameter can diF be programmed as:
noF No function; Aac
Closing the contact connected to digital input 1 sible to acknowledge the alarm (paragraph 5.11);
ASi
Closing the contact connected to digital input 1 is pos­sible to acknowledge an active alarm (paragraph 5.11);
HoLd Closing the contact connected to digital input 1 the
istrument holds the measure in that instant (m not the reading on the display, therefore the indication could settle with a delay proportional to the measure filter). With the hold function activated, the instrument operates the control according to the stored measure. Opening the contact, the instrument returns to the normal acquisition of the measure;
oFF When the instrument is in rEG state, closing the
contact connected to digital input 1, the instrument is placed in oFF status. Opening the contact, the instru­ment returns to the rEG automatic control status;
CHSP
Closing the contact connected to digital input 1 sible to select, sequentially, one of the 2 pre-pro­grammed Set Points;
SP1.2 Closing the contact connected to digital input 1 is pos-
sible to select as active the SP2 Set Point. Opening the contact the SP1 Set Point is selected as active. SP1.2 can be selected only when nSP = 2 and, when active, it disables the selection of the active Set Point through the parameter SPAt and through the key;
HE.Co Closing the contact connected to digital input 1 is
possible to select as active the Set Point SP2 in CooL mode. Opening the contact the SP1 Set Point is se­lected as active in HEAt mode. HE.Co can be selected only when nSP = 2 and, when active, it disables the selection of the active Set Point through the parameter SPAt and through the key.
is pos-
is pos-
5.15 RS485 Serial Interface
The instrument can be equipped with a RS485 serial com­munications interface, by means of which it is possible to connect the controller to a network to which other instru­ments (PLC controllers) are connected. All these devices typically depend on a Personal Computer that acts as a plant supervisor. Using a Personal Computer is possible to acquire all the function information and to program all the instrument configuration parameters. The software protocol adopted for K31D is a MODBUS RTU type, widely used in several PLC and supervision programs available on the mar­ket (the manual of the comminications protocol of the K31D series is available on request).
The interface circuit allows the connection of up to 32 instru­ments on the same line.
To maintain the line in rest conditions a 120W resistance (Rt) must be connected to the end of the line.
The instrument has two terminals called A and B that must be connected to all network terminals with the same label.
For wiring the line, then a twisted pair of telephone type is sufficient.
However, especially when the network is very long or dis­turbed, it is advisable to adopt a 3-pole wired and shielded cable connected as shown.
If the instrument is equipped with a serial interface, the pa­rameters to be programmed are the following, all present in the parameters group ]SEr:
Add Address of the station. Set a different number for each
station. Values: 1 ÷ 255.
baud Transmission speed (baud-rate). Values:1200 ÷ 38400
baud. All the stations on the line must have the same transmission speed.
PACS Programming access. If programmed as LoCL it
means that the instrument is only programmable from the keyboard, if programmed as LorE it is programma­ble both from the keyboard and serial line.
If an attempt is made to enter the programming from the keyboard whilst a communication through the serial port is in progress the instrument shows the message buSy to indicate the busy state.
Host
(OP/PC/PLC)
A
B
GND
RS485
Interface
A GNDB
10
9 8
K31D no. 1
Shield
A GNDB
10 9 8
K31D no. 2
Rt
120
A GNDB
10 9 8
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6. ACCESSORIES
The instrument has a lateral socket into which a special tool can be inserted.
6.1 Parameters configuration by “A01”
The instrument is equipped with a 5 poles connector that allows the transfer from and toward the instrument of the functioning parameters through the device A01.
This device it is mainly usable for the serial programming of some instruments which need to have the same parameters configuration or to keep a copy of the parameters setting of an instrument and allow its rapid retransmission.
The same device allows to connect a PC via USB with which, through the appropriate configuration software for “AT Univer- salConf” tool, the operating parameters can be configured.
To use the A01 device it is necessary that the device or instrument are being supplied.
Power supply
A B C
Enter
TTL
USB
PWS
12 V
+-
USB
to PC
Supply adapter
12 V
+-
USB
to PC
PWS
AC supply
Enter
A B C
TTL
12 VDC
USB
Note: For instruments equipped with an RS485 serial com-
munication port, it is essential that PAcS = LorE.
For additional info, please have a look at the A01 instruction manual.
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7. PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS
Hereafter is inserted a description of all the parameters available on the instrument. Some of them may not be present, either due to the fact they depend on the type of instrument or because they are automatically disabled as unnecessary.
Group ]sp Set Point Parameters
Parameter Description Range Default Note
1
nSP
2
SPAt
3
SP1
4
SP2
5
P2HL
6
P2LL
7
SPLL
8
SPHL
Number of the programmable Set Points 1 ÷ 2 1 Active Set Point 1 ÷ nSP 1 Set Point 1 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0 Set Point 2 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0 Upper Pr2 measurement limit for differential control -1999 ÷ 9999 9999 Lower Pr2 measurement limit for differential control -1999 ÷ 9999 -1999 Low Set Point -1999 ÷ SPHL -1999 High Set Point SPLL ÷ 9999 9999
Group ]InP Measure Input Parameters
Parameter Description Range Default Note
Ptc PTC
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
SEnS
Pr2
dP
Aot
Unit
FiL
oFS1
oFS2
rot
InE
oPE
dIF
Probes type
Probe Pr2 presence
Number of decimal figures 0/1 0
Analogue control Output type
Temperature unit of measurement °C/°F °C
Input digital filter
Measuring Offset Pr1 -1999 ÷ 9999 0 Measuring Offset Pr2 -1999 ÷ 9999 0 Rotation of the measuruing straigìht line 0.000 ÷ 2.000 1.000
oPE functioning in case of measuring error
Output power in case of measuring error -100 ÷ 100% 0
Digital inputs function
ntc NTC Pt10 Pt1000
yES no
0-20 0 ÷ 20mA 4-20 4 ÷ 20 mA 0-10 0 ÷ 10 V 2-10 0 ÷ 10 V
oFF Not active
0.1 ÷ 20.0 s
or Overrange Ur Under range our Overrange and underrange
noF No Function Aac Reset Alarms latch ASi Acknowledged Alarms HoLd Hold Measure oFF Control OFF CHSP Sequential Set Point selection SP1.2 SP1 or SP2 Set Point selection HE.Co Select HEAt with SP1 or CooL with SP2
ntc
yES
0-10
1.0
our
noF
Group ]Out Outputs Parameters
Parameter Description Range Default Note
21
22
23
24
O1F
O2F
O3F
O4F
Output 1 function
Output 2 function ALno
Output 3 function ALno
Output 4 function ALno
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1.rEG Control output 1
2.rEG Control output 2 ALno Alarm Output NO ALnc Alarm Output NC ALni Alarm Output NC with reversed LED functioning
1.rEG
Group ]AL1 AL1 Alarm Parameters
Parameter Description Range Default Note
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
OAL1
PrA1
AL1t
Ab1
AL1
AL1L
AL1H
HAL1
AL1d
AL1i
Output where alarm AL1 is addressed
AL1 Alarm PV reference Pr1/Pr2/P1-2/P1-L Pr1
AL1 Alarm type
AL1 Alarm functioning
AL1 Alarm threshold AL1L ÷ AL1H 0 Low threshold band alarm AL1 or Minimum
set alarm AL1 for high or low alarm High threshold band alarm AL1 or Maximum
set alarm AL1 for high or low alarm
AL1 Alarm hysteresis
AL1 Alarm activation delay
Alarm AL1 activation in case of probe error no/yES no
oFF Not active Out1/Out2 Out3/Out4
Out2
LoAb Absolute Low HiAb Absolute High LHAb Absolute Band LodE Deviation Low
LoAb
HidE Deviation High LHdE Deviation Band
0 ÷ 64 +1 Not active at power ON +2 Delayed alarm +4 Latched alarm
0 +8 Acknowledgeable +16 Not active at Set Point change (relative alarms) +32 Control Output shutdown at alarm intervention
-1999 ÷ AL1H -1999
AL1L ÷ 9999 9999
oFF Not active 1 ÷ 9999
oFF Not active 1 ÷ 9999 s
1
OFF
Group ]AL2 AL2 Alarm Parameters
Parameter Description Range Default Note
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
OAL2
PrA2
AL2t
Ab2
AL2
AL2L
AL2H
HAL2
AL2d
AL2i
Output where alarm AL2 is addressed
AL2 Alarm PV reference Pr1/Pr2/P1-2/P1-L Pr1
AL2 Alarm type
AL2 Alarm functioning
AL2 Alarm threshold AL2L ÷ AL2H 0 Low threshold band alarm AL2 or Minimum
set alarm AL2 for high or low alarm High threshold band alarm AL2 or Maximum
set alarm AL2 for high or low alarm
AL2 Alarm hysteresis
AL2 Alarm activation delay
Alarm AL2 activation in case of probe error no/yES no
oFF Not active Out1/Out2 Out3/Out4
oFF
LoAb Absolute Low HiAb Absolute High LHAb Absolute Band LodE Deviation Low
LoAb
HidE Deviation High LHdE Deviation Band
0 ÷ 64 +1 Not active at power ON +2 Delayed alarm +4 Latched alarm
0 +8 Acknowledgeable +16 Not active at Set Point change (relative alarms) +32 Control Output shutdown at alarm intervention
-1999 ÷ AL2H -1999
AL2L ÷ 9999 9999
oFF Not active 1 ÷ 9999
oFF Not active 1 ÷ 9999 s
1
oFF
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Group ]AL3 AL3 Alarm Parameters
Parameter Description Range Default Note
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
OAL3
PrA3
AL3t
Ab3
AL3
AL3L
AL3H
HAL3
AL3d
AL3i
Output where alarm AL3 is addressed
AL3 Alarm PV reference Pr1/Pr2/P1-2/P1-L Pr1
AL3 Alarm type
AL3 Alarm functioning
AL3 Alarm threshold AL3L ÷ AL3H 0 Low threshold band alarm AL3 or Minimum
set alarm AL3 for high or low alarm High threshold band alarm AL3 or Maximum
set alarm AL3 for high or low alarm
AL3 Alarm hysteresis
AL3 Alarm activation delay
Alarm AL3 activation in case of probe error no/yES no
oFF Not active Out1/Out2 Out3/Out4
Out2
LoAb Absolute Low HiAb Absolute High LHAb Absolute Band LodE Deviation Low
LoAb
HidE Deviation High LHdE Deviation Band
0 ÷ 64 +1 Not active at power ON +2 Delayed alarm +4 Latched alarm
0 +8 Acknowledgeable +16 Not active at Set Point change (relative alarms) +32 Control Output shutdown at alarm intervention
-1999 ÷ AL3H -1999
AL3L ÷ 9999 9999
oFF Not active 1 ÷ 9999
oFF Not active 1 ÷ 9999 s
1
OFF
Group ]lba Loop Break Alarm Parameters
Parameter Description Range Default Note
55
56
OLbA
LbAt
Output where LbA alarm is addressed
Time necessary to activate alarm LbA
oFF Not active Out1/Out2 /Out3/Out4
oFF Not active 0 ÷ 9999 s
OFF
OFF
Group ]reg Control Parameters
Parameter Description Range Default Note
Pid PID
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
Cont
Func
PrrG
HSEt
CPdt
Auto
SELF
Pb
Int
dEr
FuOc
tcr1
Control type
Functioning mode output 1.rEG
Control process measurement reference Pr1/Pr2/P1-2/P1-L Pr1 Hysteresis of ON/OFF control (or end Soft
Start cycle threshold)
Compressor Protection time for 2.rEG
Auto-tuning enable: 1, 2, 3, 4 For Fast Auto-tuning
-1, -2, -3, -4 For Oscillatory Auto-tuning
Self-tuning enable no/yES no Proportional band 0 ÷ 9999 50
Integral time
Derivative time
Fuzzy overshoot control 0.00 ÷ 2.00 0.5 Cycle time of output 1.rEg 0.1 ÷ 130.0 s 20.0/1.0
on.FA Asymmetrical ON/OFF on.FS Symmetrical ON/OFF nr Neutral zone ON/OFF
HEAt Heating CooL Cooling
0 ÷ 9999 1
oFF Not active 0 ÷ 9999 s
oFF Not active 1 Start at each power ON 2 Start at first power ON 3 Start manually 4 Start after a Soft Start or a Set Point change
oFF Not active 0 ÷ 9999 s
oFF Not active 0 ÷ 9999 s
Pid
HEAt
0
0
200
50
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Parameter Description Range Default Note
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
Prat
tcr2
rS
SLor
dur.t
SLoF
St.P
Power ratio 2.rEg/1.rEg 0.01 ÷ 99.99 1.00 Cycle time of 2.rEg 0.1 ÷ 130.0 s 10.0 Manual reset -100.0 ÷ 100.0% 0.0
Gradient of first ramp
Duration time between 2 ramp
Gradient of second ramp
inF Ramp not active
0.00 ÷ 99.99 units/min inF Time not active
0.00 ÷ 99.59 h.min inF Ramp not active
0.00 ÷ 99.99 units/min
InF
InF
InF
Soft-Start power -100 ÷ 100% 0
oFF Not active
76
SSt
Soft-Start time
0.1÷7.59 h.min
oFF
InF Endless
Group ]PAn User interface Parameters
Parameter Description Range Default Note
noF No function tune Autotune/Selftune start oPLo Manual operation (open loop)
77
78
79
80
81
USrb
diSP
AdE
Edit
PASS
Funtion recalled by the key
Displayed Variable
Shift value for the shift index functioning
Fast programming Active Set Points and Alarms
Password to access ConF menu
Aac Reset Alarm memory ASi Alarms Acknowledge CHSP Active Set Point selection oFF Control in OFF mode
Pr1 Pr1 Value Pr2 Pr2 Value P1-2 Pr1-Pr2 Value Pou Control Power SP.F Active Set Point Value SP.o Operative Set Point value AL1 AL1 threshold AL2 AL2 threshold AL3 AL3 threshold
0 OFF 1 ÷ 9999
SE
Set Points changeable, Alarms not changeable
AE A SAE A SAnE A
larms changeable, Set Points not changeable larms and Set Points changeable larms and Set Points not changeable
oFF Not active 0 ÷ 9999
noF
P1-2
2
SAE
oFF
Group ]sEr Serial Communications Parameters
Parameter Description Range Default Note
82
83
84
Add
baud
PACS
Station address in case of serial communi­cation
0 ÷ 255 1
Transmissions speed (Baud rate) 1200/2400/9600/19.2/38.4 9600
LoCL No (programmable only with the keyboard)
Programmability through serial port
LorE Yes (programmable with the keyboard and
LorE
from serial port)
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8. PROBLEMS, MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY
9. TECHNICAL DATA
8.1 Probe errors
Error Reason Action
E1-E1
E2-E2
----
The probe Pr1 may be interrupted or in short circuit, or may measure a value outside the allowed range
The probe Pr2 may be interrupted or in short circuit, or may measure a value outside the allowed range
Process measurement not available
Check the correct connection of the probe with the in­strument and check the probe works correctly
8.2 Other errors
Error Reason Action
ErAt
noAt
LbA
ErEP
Auto-tuning not pos­sible because the process value is too high or too low
Auto-tuning not fin­ished within 12 hours
Loop control interrupt­ed (Loop break alarm)
Possible EEPROM memory anomaly
Press the keyin order to make the error message disappear. Once the error has been found, try to repeat the auto-tuning
Check the the probe and actuator functioning and try to repeat the auto-tuning
Check the the probe and actuator functioning and swap the instru­ment to (rEG) control
Press the key
In error conditions, the instrument provides the output power programmed with parameter oPE and activates the desired alarm(s), if the relative parameters ALni have been pro­grammed as yES.
8.3 Cleaning
We recommend cleaning of the instrument with a slightly wet cloth using water and not abrasive cleaners or solvents which may damage the instrument.
9.1 Electrical characteristics
Power supply: 12 VAC/VDC, 24 VAC/VDC, 100 ÷ 240 VAC
± 10%;
Frequency AC: 50/60 Hz; Power consumption: about 4 VA; Inputs: 2 inputs for temperature probes:
NTC (103AT-2, PTC (KTY 81-121, 990W @ 25°C) or Pt1000 + 2 free voltage digital inputs contacts;
Outputs: Up to 4 relay or Vdc for SSR outputs:
Out1 - SPDT - 8A ­1/2HP 250 V
Out2 - SPDT - 8A ­1/2HP 250 V
Out3 - SPST-NO - 5A ­1/10HP 125/250 V
Out4 - SPST-NO - 5A ­1/10HP 125/250V
Relay outputs slectrical life as for EN 60730: Out1, Out2: 100000 operations; Out3, Out4: 100000 operations
Installation category: II; Measurement category: I; Protection class against electric shock:
Class II for Front panel; Insulation: Reinforced insulation between the low voltage
section (relay outputs) and the front panel; Reinforced insula­tion between the low voltage section (relay outputs) and the extra low voltage section (inputs, SSR outputs); No insulation between power supply, inputs and SSR outputs; 50 V insula­tion between RS485 and extra low voltage section.
10 kW @ 25°C) or
EN 61810 EN 60730 UL 60730
8 (3) A 4 (4) A 10 A Res.
8 (3) A 4 (4) A 10 A Res.
5 (1) A 2 (1) A 2 A Gen. Use
5 (1) A 2 (1) A 2 A Gen.Use
;
8.4 Warranty and Repairs
The instrument is under warranty against manufacturing flaws or faulty material, that are found within 18 months from delivery date.
The warranty is limited to repairs or to the replacement of the instrument. The eventual opening of the housing, the viola­tion of the instrument or the improper use and installation of the product will bring about the immediate withdrawal of the warranty effects.
In the event of a faulty instrument, either within the period of warranty, or further to its expiry, please contact our sales department to obtain authorisation for sending the instru­ment to our company. The faulty product must be shipped to Ascon Tecnologic with a detailed description of the faults found, without any fees or charge for Ascon Tecnologic, except in the event of different agreements.
8.5 Disposal
The appliance (or the product) must be disposed of separately in compliance with the local standards in force on waste disposal.
9.2 Mechanical characteristics
Housing: Self-extinguishing plastic, UL 94 V0; Heat and fire resistance category: D; Dimensions: 78 x 35 mm, depth 75.5 mm; Weight: about 150 g; Mounting: Incorporated flush in panel (pane thickness
12 max. mm) in a 71 x 29 mm hole; Connections: Fixed or removable screw terminal block for
0.2 ÷ 2.5 mm2/AWG 24 ÷ 14 cables; Protection degree: IP65 (NEMA 3S) when mounted with
the optional screw type bracket;
Pollution degree: 2; Operating temperature: 0 ÷ 50°C; Operating humidity: < 95 RH% with no condensation; Storage temperature: -10 ÷ +60°C.
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9.3 Functional Features
10. HOW TO ORDER
Control: ON/OFF, Neutral zone, single and double action PID; Measurement range:
Probe type dP = 0 dP = 1
PTC (KTY81-121) SEnS = Ptc
NTC (103-AT2) SEnS = ntc
Pt1000 SEnS = Pt10
-55 ÷ +150°C
-67 ÷ +302°F
-50 ÷ +110°C
-58 ÷ +230°F
-50 ÷ +350°C
-58 ÷ +662°F
-55.0 ÷ +150.0°C
-67.0 ÷ +302.0°F
-50.0 ÷ +110.0°C
-58.0 ÷ +230.0°F
-50.0 ÷ +350.0°C
-58.0 ÷ +662.0°F
Display resolution: According to the probe used 1°/0.1°; Overall accuracy: ±(0.5% fs + 1 digit); Sampling rate: 130 ms; Serial Interface: Isolated RS485; Communications protocol: MODBUS RTU (JBUS); Baud rate: Between 1200
÷
38400 baud;
Display: 4 Digit Red h 12 mm; Compliance: ECC directive EMC 2004/108/CE (EN 61326),
ECC directive LV 2006/95/CE (EN 61010-1).
Model K31D = Instrument with mechanical keys
a: Power supply H = 100... 240 VAC L = 24 VAC/DC F = 12 VAC/DC
b: Inputs 2 = For PTC, NTC Thermistors or
Pt1000 resistance thermometer
c: Output 1 (Out1) R = Relay SPDT 8A (resistive load) O = Vdc for SSR
I = Analogue Output 0/4...20 mA; 0/2...10 V (only with L tye power supply and without RS485)
d: Output 2 (Out2) R = Relay SPDT 8A (resistive load)
Vdc for SSR
O =
- = Not present
e: Output 3 (Out3) R = Relay SPST-NO 5A (resistive load)
Vdc for SSR
O =
- = Not present
f: Output 4 (Out4) R = Relay SPST-NO 5A (resistive load)
Vdc for SSR
O =
- = Not present
g: Communications Interface
RS 485 Serial interface
S =
- = Not present
h: Connector Terminals
- = Screw terminals (standard) E = Removable socket with screw
terminals
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Note: To order the screw type bracket necessary to obtain
the IP65 protection degree, contact our sales offices.
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