Auber WSD-1501GPH Operation & Instruction Manual

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Operation Instruction Manual

WSD-1501GPH

Programmable PID Temperature Controller with Dual Probe

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Version 1.0 (September, 2016)

Auber Instruments

5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 99

Alpharetta, GA 30022

770-569-8420

www.auberins.com

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Auber WS series temperature controller. We sincerely

appreciate your decision and trust that our machine will meet your expectations in both

the quality of the result and the value of our product. While we are delighted that you may

be anxious to operate the controller for your project, a few minutes of your time reading

through this manual will only serve to enhance your experience in the months and years
ahead. In particular, we urge you to read through the safety warnings below. Although

this plug-and-play controller is very easy to operate, the process involves high
temperature and high wattage appliances and your safety is paramount.

SAFETY WARNINGS

 This controller is designed only to be used with devices that have limited power

and their own thermal cut off protection, such as a thermostat or thermal fuse in

case of controller failure.

 Do not place any objects on the top of controller surface which is used to vent

excess heat during its operation.

 The maximum electric current this controller can handle is 15 ampere. For 120

volt AC in US and Canada, this limits the heater power to 1800 watts.

 Always place the sensor in the controlled subject when the controller is on. Before

turning on the controller, please make sure the sensor is placed inside the
container to be controlled. Leaving the sensor outside of the solution will form an
open loop operation. If the sensor is left outside, controller will assume the
temperature is low even if the controlled subject is already very hot. The controller
will provide full power to the heater. It will not only overheat the controller, but also

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damage your appliance, and even cause a fire.

 This controller is designed to control the devices recommended by Auber

Instruments only. Using it to control a not recommended device can be dangerous
and cause fire. Auber Instruments is not liable for damages caused by misuse of
the controller. If you are not sure the controller can be used, please contact Auber

Instruments before use.

 If an abnormal display or noise is observed, turn the controller off, unplug the

power cord and contact the manufacturer before using it again.

 Clean the controller only when it is cool and unplugged.
 Do not allow children to operate the controller.

Specifications

Number of storable recipes 8
Number of steps in each recipe 6
Input voltage US 120V, European 220V, 50/60 Hz
Output voltage The same as the input.
Maximum Current 15A for 120V AC, 12A for 220V AC, 5A for the smoke

generator output.

Controller Mode PID, PI, PD or P.
Output switching device Built-in optically isolated solid state relay with zero voltage

crossing switching.

Sensor type PT1000 RTD sensor
Control probe dimension 4 mm diameter x 40 mm long.
Food internal temperature probe dimension

4 mm diameter x 150 mm.

Probe cable length 5 ft (1.5 meter) (both probes)
Timer range 6 steps with 0.1 to 99.9 hours for each step.
Temperature resolution 1 °C or 1 °F.
Temperature display unit Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Temperature display range -40-400 °C, or -40-750°F.
Mini. Control Temperature 5 °C (9 °F) above ambient with smoker generator off, 22

°C (40 °F) above ambient with smoker generator on.

Max. Control Temperature 350 °C (660 °F).
Temperature accuracy +/-1°C
Smoker generator control output maximum current

3A at 120V

Dimension 6 x 3 x 8.3 inch (155 x 80 x 210 mm) WxHxD.
Weight 3.2lb (1.4 kg).
Warranty One (1) year for the controller, 90 days for sensors.

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Note: This controller has US input plug and output socket that meet the NEMA 5-15

standard. For international order, user can get a converter from local electronics store to

convert the connection. For countries that use 220-240VAC power line, the maximum
control power of this controller is 2800 Watts.

Operating Instructions

1. Description of the controller

Figure 1. Front Panel.

1) TEMP1, Left window - During normal operation, it displays the temperature values

of probe 1. When high or low limit alarm of probe 1 is on, this window will flashing
between the alarm type (AH1or AL1) and the temperature. In the parameter setting

mode, it displays the controller's system parameters.

2) TEMP2/TIME, Right window - During normal operation, it displays the

temperature value of probe 2 (food internal temperature probe), or the time passed
since the controller was powered up. When high limit alarm of probe 2 is on, this
window will flashing between AH2 and the temperature. In the parameter setting

mode, it displays the value of the parameter.

3) Output status indicator - This LED indicates the output status that should be

synchronized with heater. When it is on (lit), the heater is powered. When it is off,
the heater power is off. When it is flashing, it means the heater is on and off
intermittently to reduce the power output. It should be synchronized with the power

light on the cooking device.

4) Smoker generator control output status indicator - When it lit, the smoker
generator control output is on. When it is off, the output is off.

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5) Timer status indicator - When lit, right window shows the time passed since

power up. When it is off, right window shows the current temperature detected by

the probe 2.

6) SET Key - For showing current temperature settings, getting into parameters
setting mode and confirming various actions taken.

7) “-” Key - To decrement displayed value when in controller is in the parameter
setting mode. During normal operation, press it to cancel the alarm.

8) “+” Key - To increment displayed value when in controller is in the parameter

setting mode. During normal operation, press it will change the left window from

temperature to display which step the program is at.

9) Time Key - Change the display in right window between current timer and
temperature values.

Figure 2. Back Panel.

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2. Connecting and operating the controller

Install the sensor.

(Note: If you ordered wall mount sensor instead of free hanging sensor, please see the

separate instruction in the CD for its installation)

The controller is supplied with two probes. The one with the short tip is for measuring the
cabinet temperature. We name it probe 1. It needs to be plugged to the top sensor jack
at the back of the controller. The long probe with a bend at the end is for the meat
internal temperature measurement. It needs to be plugged to the bottom sensor jack at
the back of the controller. The tips of the probes are dropped into the damper hole. Place
a piece of tape on the top of the smoker tower to hold them in place. The tip of probe 1
should be placed close to the food but high enough so that it does not touch the food.

(See Figure 3). The tip of probe 2 is to be inserted into the meat.

Figure 3. Sensor position. Left, the sensor should be placed close to the food but high
enough so that it does not touch the food. Right, hold the sensor in place by a piece of

tape.

For the “Original” and Stainless Steel Bradley smoker, the Temperature Heat Control

Switch on the smoker tower should be slid to the Hi position (Most right).

There are several ways to power up the controller and Bradley Smoker.

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Smoke

Generator

Smoker

Tower

Cable B

Cable A

Figure 3.1 Power Cable wiring for Original Bradley Smoker

Cable A: Power cable for Smoker Tower, C14 plug

Cable B: Power cable for smoke generator, NEMA5-15P plug

1) Connection for Bradley Original Smoker, with control of the smoker generator.

a) Connecting the controller to the power outlet, you should use the power cord that

came with the Bradley Smoker for connecting the smoker generator to the power outlet.

b) Connecting the controller to the smoker generator. You should use the power cord that

originally was used for connection between the smoker generator and smoker tower.

Figure 4. Connection between the controller and Bradley Original Smoke generator.

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c) Connecting the controller output to the Bradley Smoker Tower with the power cord that

came with the Auber Controller

Auber

Controller

Smoke

Generator

Smoker Tower

Probe 1:

Cabinet Temp

Probe 2:

Internal Temp

Cable A

Cable B

To Power Outlet

Figure 5. Diagram

Figure 6. Back view

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Figure 7. Connection between the controller and smoker

2) Connection for Bradley Digital Smoker.

For the Bradley Digital Smoker, both controller and smoker generator should be

connected directly to the wall outlet. Connect the controller output with the smoker tower.

Auber

Controller

Smoke

Generator

Smoker Tower

Probe 1:

Cabinet Temp

Probe 2:

Internal Temp

Cable C

Cable B

To Power Outlet

To Power Outlet

Figure 8. Connection for Bradley Digital Smoker

Cable C is extra 18 AWG power cord, same as Cable B

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3. Programming the smoking temperature profile

A total of 6 steps can be programmed for this controller. Each step contains the set

temperature (C-X) and an ending criteria setting (E-X), where “X” is the step number (e.g.
Step 4 temperature is represented by C-4 and step 4 ending criterion is represented by
E-4). The ending criterion determines how does controller finish the current step and
start the next step. There are two options for the user, t and F. Set E-X to t if you want
step X to be end by a preset time. Set E-X to “F” if you want step X to end by a preset
temperature of the internal probe.

After you set E-X to “t”, you will be asked to set t-X for the time. Time is defined as the

duration between the last step and the next step. Please make sure the time is long
enough for the heater to heat up the smoker. If the time is set too short, the temperature
may not be able to reach the current step temperature setting, before it jumps to the next
step. The time unit is in hours with 0.1 hour resolution. Each 0.1 hour equals to 6

minutes.
If you set E-X to F, you will be asked to set F-X for the temperature of the internal probe.
When all of the E-X are set to t, the controller can operate with only the probe 1 plugged
in.

To program the temperature profile, press SET key once. The display will show C-1 at
the left window and temperature setting on the right window for step 1. Use “+” and “-”

keys to change the setting. When finished, press the SET again to confirm the change.

The display will show E-1 on the left window and the ending criterion setting on the right
window. Use “+” and “-” keys to change the setting. When finished, press the SET again
to confirm the change. The left window will display t-1 or F-1 depending whether t or F is
selected for the E-1. The right window will display the setting for t-1 or F-1. Use “+” and “-”

keys to change the setting. When finished, press the SET again to confirm the change.
The display will go the step 2 setting. It will repeat in the same way as the step 1. After

you program enough step for the recipe, you can program rest of the steps of E-X to t
and set t-X zero.

The temperature setting will not be changed if SET is not pressed (confirmed). After
programming the necessary steps for cooking, you can finish programming by pressing

the SET continuously until it passed T-6 and display the current temperature. You can

also leave the controller alone. The display will return to the normal display mode if no

key is pressed within 15 seconds.

The initial program setting for the controller is listed in

Table 1. This program will control the temperature of the cabinet at 120 °F for 2 hours.