Auber Instruments WSD-1500H-W Operation & Instruction Manual

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Operation Instruction Manual

WSD-1500H-W

Programmable PID Temperature Controller

Version 2.0 (Dec, 2019)

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 damage your appliance, and even cause a fire.

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

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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 6 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, 3A 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 Timer range 6 steps with 23h59m 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 300°C (570°F), limited by sensor cable. 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) W x H x D. Weight 3.2 lb (1.4 kg). Warranty One (1) year for the controller, 90 days for sensors.

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 2600 Watts.

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Operating Instructions

1. Description of the controller

Figure 1. Front Panel.

1) LCD display window – During normal display mode, it will display temperature

readings from all probes and set temperature for cabinet. When high or low limit alarm is triggered, this display will show alarm notification. In time checking mode, it will display time/step information. In cooking profile or parameter setting modes, it will display the step/parameter name and its value. For details, please check

section 3.

2) Alarm status/smoke generator indicator (Red)– This indicator has two

functions. When this indicator is blinking, temperature alarm is triggered. The LCD display will flash the alarm notification at same time. When this indicator is solid

ON, the smoke generator control output is activated.

3) Output status indicator (Green)- This LED indicates the output status that

should be synchronized with heater. When this indicator is ON, the heater is powered. When it is OFF, the heater’s power is off. When it is flashing, it means the heater is on and off intermittently to reduce the power output. It is

synchronized with the power light on the cooking device.

4) Wi-Fi status indicator (Blue) – It indicates the Wi-Fi connection status of the

controller. Solid ON: the controller is connected to the internet. Fast flashing: Wi-Fi

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module is ready for configuration. Slow flashing: Wi-Fi module is initializing its

connection to the router. Off: no Wi-Fi connection.

5) SET Key – Press momentarily to enter the cooking profile settings. Press and hold

about 2 seconds to enter parameter settings. This key can also be used to confirm

the change of setting.

6) Time/Back Key – Pressing this key in normal operation mode will display time

checking mode. Pressing this key in the parameter setting mode will return back to

the upper level menu, or exit.

7) Down Key – Decrease value, scroll down the menu, or mute the buzzer.

8) Up Key – Increase value, scroll up the menu, or mute the buzzer.

Figure 2. Back Panel.

Up to three temperature probes can be used with this controller, and they need to be plugged in P1, P2 and P3 sockets on the right of the back panel. P1 socket is for cabinet temperature probe (Probe 1); P2 socket is for food internal probe (Probe 2); P3 socket is for 3

temperature probe (Probe 3).

2. Connecting this controller to your smoker

Install the sensor.

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

separate instruction for wall mount sensor installation.)

The controller is supplied with two probes by default. The one with the short tip is for measuring the cabinet temperature (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

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internal temperature measurement (Probe 2). 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 set to the Hi position (most right).

There are several ways to connect the controller and Bradley Smoker.

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

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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

Figure 8. Connection for Bradley Digital Smoker

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

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3. Display modes

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Normal Display

SET

Press

Momentarily

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>Step 1 SmkrTemp 250 1- End i ng by Fd Temp

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> 1 -Fd Temp 195

Step 2 SmkrTemp 200

Press

Momentarily

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Step 1 Runt ime 0 : 02

Ends at 195

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Tota l Runt ime 0 : 03 Power Out put 100%

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> Cont ro l Sett i ng System Con f i g

SET

Cooking Profile

SET

Press

Momentarily

SET

Press

Momentarily

SET

Press Momentarily

SET

Time Checking

SET

Press

Momentarily

Parameter Settings

Figure 9. Switching between different display modes

Four display modes are available: 1) Normal display, 2) Time Checking, 3) Cooking

Profile and 4) Parameter setting.

When you turn on the controller, it will show the initializing display for several seconds. it will display controller’s name and firmware version during this period. Then it will show

the normal mode display.

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Figure 10. Initializing display. Top line is for model number. Bottom line is for firmware version.

3.1 Normal display mode

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Smkr 137 Food 122 Set 250 Probe3 270

Cabinet Temp. Food Probe Temp.

Cabinet

Set Temp.

Probe 3 Temp.

Figure 11-1. Information displayed in normal display mode (Default)

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Smkr 137 Food 122 Set 250 OUT 25

Cabinet Temp. Food Probe Temp.

Cabinet

Set Temp.

Power Output

Percentage

Figure 11-2. Information displayed in normal display mode

(when probe 3 is disabled in the setting, note 16 in section 7.2)

3.2 Time checking mode

To check current running status (status check mode), press Timer Key momentarily. Press Time Key again to display more information, or return back to normal display

mode. Three display possibilities:

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Power Out put 100%

Press Momentarily

Press

Momentarily

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Press

Momentarily

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Figure 12. Time checking mode when current step is ended by time (multi-step mode).

Display #1 (if current step is ended by time): In normal mode, press timer key momentarily to display the elapsed time for current step (top) and remaining time for current step (bottom). Press timer key again to display the total running time after you recently powered up the controller (top), and current power output percentage. Press

timer key again to return to normal display mode.

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Step 1 Runt ime 0 : 02

Ends at 195

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Power Out put 100%

Press Momentarily

Press

Momentarily

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Smkr 137 Food 122 Set 250 Probe3 270

Press

Momentarily

Figure 13. Time checking mode when current step is ended by food temperature (multi-step mode).

Display #2 (if current step is ended by food temperature): In normal mode, press timer key momentarily to display the elapsed time for current step (top) and food probe ending temperature (bottom). Press timer key again to display the total running time

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