Despatch LAC1-10-5 Specifications

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C-184

P/N 143365

REVISION H

11/2007

LAC SERIES

WITH PROTOCOL PLUS™

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

LAC Series Despatch Ovens are bench ovens to 260 °C (500 °F) with forced convection airflow.

Model Volts Heater watts Amps HZ Phase LAC 1-10 120 1,000 10.0 50/60 1 LAC 1-38A 120 1,600 16.0 50/60 1 LAC 1-38B 240 1,800 9.2 50/60 1 LAC 1-67 240 2,400 11.7 50/60 1 LAC 2-12 240 3,600 18.1 50/60 1 LAC 2-18 240 4,800 23.1 50/60 1

Prepared by: Despatch Industries 8860 207th St. West Lakeville, MN 55044 Customer Service 800-473-7373

Notice

Users of this equipment must comply with operating procedures and training of operation personnel as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, Section 6 and relevant safety standards, as well as other safety rules and regulations of state and local governments. Refer to the relevant safety standards in OSHA and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), section 86 of 1990.

Caution

Setup and maintenance of the equipment should be performed by qualified personnel who are experienced in handling all facets of this type of system. Improper setup and operation of this equipment could cause an explosion that may result in equipment damage, personal injury or possible death.

Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Despatch Industries. We appreciate

the opportunity to work with you and to meet your heat processing needs. We believe that you have selected the finest equipment available in the heat processing industry.

At Despatch, our service does not end after the purchase and delivery of our equipment. For this reason we have created the Service Products Division within Despatch. The Service Products Division features our Response Center for customer service. The Response Center will direct and track your service call to ensure satisfaction.

Whenever you need service or replacement parts, contact the Response Center at 1-800-473-7373: FAX 612-781-

5353. Thank you for choosing Despatch.

Sincerely, Despatch Industries

PREFACE

NOTE

WARNING

This manual is your guide to the Despatch oven. It is organized to give you the information you need quickly and easily.

The INTRODUCTION section provides an overview of the Despatch oven.

The THEORY OF OPERATION section details the function and operation of assemblies and subassemblies on the Despatch oven.

The INSTRUCTIONS section provides directions on unpacking, installing, operating and maintaining the Despatch oven.

The APPENDIX section contains special instructions on air atmosphere and nitrogen atmosphere Burn-In ovens, a Troubleshooting Table, a list of Accessories and a Warranty.

The parts are listed in the corner of the attached prints, the electrical items on the electrical print and the mechanical items on the mechanical prints.

An efficient way to learn about the oven would be to read the manual while working with the corresponding oven control system. This will give you practical hands-on experience with information in the manual and the oven.

Before operating the equipment, be sure you understand all of the technical information contained in this manual. Information skipped, not understood or misunderstood could create the possibility of operating the equipment in an unsafe manner. This can cause damage to the oven or personnel or reduce the efficiency of the equipment.

Read the entire INTRODUCTION and THEORY OF OPERATION before installing the oven.

Failure to heed warnings in this instruction manual and on the oven could result in personal injury, property damage or death.

Revision B: Corrected Sensor Calibration Page instruction Revision C: Added definitions and sample profile to Program Page description Revision D: Correction to Relay Outputs (optional) table Revision E: Modified per Rev C Protocol Plus software Revision F: Updated drawings. Revision G: Revised Protocol Plus times. Updated Despatch address. Revision H: Updated warranty

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1

Special Features.................................................................................................................... 1

Specifications......................................................................................................................... 2

Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 2

Capacities.......................................................................................................................... 3

Temperature....................................................................................................................... 3

Power................................................................................................................................. 4

THEORY OF OPERATION........................................................................................................ 5

Damper Control...................................................................................................................... 6

Determining Damper Settings ............................................................................................ 6

Full Closed Position........................................................................................................ 6

Full Open Position.......................................................................................................... 7

Other Damper Settings................................................................................................... 7

INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................ 8

Unpacking and Inspection...................................................................................................... 8

Set-up.................................................................................................................................... 9

Operating..............................................................................................................................10

Operating Environment .....................................................................................................10

Loading the Oven..............................................................................................................10

Pre-Startup Checklist ........................................................................................................11

Startup ..............................................................................................................................12

CONTROL................................................................................................................................13

Theory of Control Operation..................................................................................................13

Operating Modes...............................................................................................................15

Setup Mode.......................................................................................................................15

Fast Start Mode.................................................................................................................15

High Limit..........................................................................................................................16

Indicators ..........................................................................................................................16

Displays ............................................................................................................................17

Key Functions ...................................................................................................................17

Outputs .............................................................................................................................18

Communication.................................................................................................................19

Optional Software..............................................................................................................19

Instructions............................................................................................................................20

Start-Up.............................................................................................................................20

Operation..........................................................................................................................21

Manual Mode.................................................................................................................21

Timer Mode...................................................................................................................22

Profile Mode..................................................................................................................23

Auto Start Mode ............................................................................................................23

Setup Mode...................................................................................................................24

Instructions for Setup Mode Pages....................................................................................25

Program Page...............................................................................................................25

Sample Profile...............................................................................................................28

Auto Start Page (optional) .............................................................................................29

PID Page.......................................................................................................................31

Control Page .................................................................................................................32

Communication Page (optional).....................................................................................33

Real Time Clock Page (optional)...................................................................................33

Relay Outputs Page (optional).......................................................................................34

Test Page......................................................................................................................35

Zone Calibration Page...................................................................................................36

Sensor Calibration Page................................................................................................38

Enable Page..................................................................................................................40

Digital Inputs (optional)..................................................................................................41

Error Messages and Alarms..............................................................................................42

Quick Reference and Default Values.................................................................................43

Technical Specifications....................................................................................................50

MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................51

Checklist ...............................................................................................................................51

Tests.....................................................................................................................................52

Replacement.........................................................................................................................53

Parts..................................................................................................................................53

Protocol Plus™ Instrument....................................................................................................54

Heater Unit............................................................................................................................54

Fan Motor..............................................................................................................................55

TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................57

DRAWINGS..............................................................................................................................59

LAC1-10-5.............................................................................................................................59

LAC1-38A-5 .........................................................................................................................61

LAC1-38B-5..........................................................................................................................63

LAC1-67-5 ............................................................................................................................65

LAC2-12-5.............................................................................................................................67

LAC2-18-5.............................................................................................................................69

APPENDIX: Temperature Scale Conversion and Optional MRC5000 Setup.............................71

Temperature Scale Conversion (C/F)....................................................................................71

Optional MRC5000 Recorder Setup......................................................................................72

INTRODUCTION

This section provides an overview of the Despatch LAC Series forced air oven. The LAC Series Ovens have the most effective heat distribution and the fastest processing time of any lab oven their size. Air is discharged from the left side wall of the oven and circulates through the chamber.

Special Features

The sturdy construction and three inch insulation of the Despatch LAC Series ovens contribute to excellent temperature uniformity.

Other special features include the following:

• Unique Despatch design to combine higher fan volume of forced recirculated air with a system of perforated stainless steel walls for the ultimate in temperature uniformity.

• Welded double wall construction and fiberglass insulation to reduce heat loss. Silicone rubber gaskets further minimize heat leakage.

• Rapid response heater.

• Scratch-resistant baked enamel exterior and stainless steel interior for easy

cleaning.

• Space-saving, stackable design.

• Simple pull-open door with "no-hands" closing

Specifications

Dimensions

LAC

Model

No.

1-10 1-38A 1-38B 1-67 2-12 2-18

* Allow 0.5" clearance on each side for shelf supports.

Chamber Size

in (cm)

W* D H

13.75 (35)

18.75 (48)

23.75 (60)

35.25 (91)

(31)

(46)

(51)

(61)

(31)

(48)

(61)

(91)

Capacity

feet

(liters)

(33)

3.7

(105)

3.7

(105)

6.6

(187)

(336)

(500)

Overall Size

in (cm)

W D H

(58)

(71)

(91)

(122)

(48)

(64)

(69)

(79)

29.5 (75)

35.5 (90)

40.5

(103)

52.5

(133)

52.5

(133)

Max.

Number of

Shelf

Positions

5 9

9 11 17 17

Exhaust

Diameter

Located on Back

of Chamber (in)

1 2½ 2½ 2½

2 - 2½ 2 - 2½

Capacities

LAC Model Number 1-10 1-38 A & B 1-67 2-12 2-18

Maximum Load Lbs Maximum Shelf Load Lbs Exhaust CFM

Recirculating Fan CFM H.P.

Approx. Weight Net Lbs KG

Shipping Weight Lbs KG

100

Adjustable

to 5 150

1/25

110

175

Temperature

LAC Model Number 1-10 1-38 A 1-38 B 1-67 2-12 2-18

Time to Temperature 40ΕC - 100ΕC (approximate minutes 40ΕC - 200ΕC with no load) 40ΕC - 260ΕC

125

Adjustable

to 12

300

185

270 124

8 25 40

9 32 60

150

Adjustable

to 12

300

255 115

360 163

6 22 36

175

Adjustable

to 30

600

¼ x 2

360 164

480 217

6 20 34

6 19 31

200

Adjustable

to 40

600

¼ x 2

450 205

600 271

4 17 29

Recovery Time - Door Open 100ΕC One Minute (approximate 200ΕC minutes with no load) 260ΕC

Temperature Uniformity at 100ΕC* 200ΕC* 260ΕC*

Operating Range with 20ΕC Ambient 40ΕC - 260ΕC Control Stability Repeatability

* Figures are based on actual tests in an empty oven. Uniformity can vary slightly depending on unit and

operating conditions.

1 3 7

±1.5ΕC ±3ΕC ±4ΕC

±0.5ΕC per 5ΕC change in ambient ±0.5ΕC

1 6

1 4 8

1 3 5

±1ΕC ±2ΕC

±2.5ΕC

1 6 9

Power

Line voltages may vary in some geographical locations. If your line voltage is much lower than the oven voltage rating, warm up time will be longer and motors may overload or run hot. If your line voltage is higher than name plate rating, the motor may run hot and draw excessive amps.

If the line voltage varies more than 10% from the oven voltage rating, some electrical components such as relays, temperature controls, etc. may operate erratically.

Power Requirements

Model Volts Amps Hertz Phase

LAC 1-10 LAC 1-38A LAC 1-38B* LAC 1-67* LAC 2-12* LAC 2-18*

120 120 240 240 240 240

10.0

16.5

9.5

12.0

18.5

23.5

50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60

1 1 1 1 1 1

Heater

1.6

1.8

2.4

3.6

4.8

Cord and Plug

Included, 15 Amp (NEMA 5-15) Included, 20 Amp (NEMA 5-20) Included, 15 Amp (NEMA 6-15) Included, 15 Amp (NEMA 6-15) None, Hardwired None, Hardwired

* Oven designed for 240 volts (see name plate on oven) will operate satisfactorily on a

minimum of 208 volts, but with a 25% reduction in heater power. If your power characteristics are lower, contact Despatch Industries. An option is available to regain the full heater power when operating on 208V.

The LAC 2-12 and LAC 2-18 must be hardwired to the electric supply using 10 AWG or larger wires suitable for at least 75ΕC (167ΕF).

THEORY OF OPERATION

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ing from being completely covered.

This section details the function and operation of assemblies and subassemblies on the Despatch LAC Series Ovens. These ovens have the most effective heat distribution system and the fastest processing time of any lab oven its size. They are especially useful for testing, preheating, sterilizing, drying, aging and curing as well as other production applications. Horizontal airflow with precision digital control delivers uniform, fast processing. The overall result is efficient productivity under strenuous conditions.

The unique Despatch computerized design, moves forced convected heat through perforated stainless steel walls. The air is recirculated with a high volume fan. Despatch LAC Series Ovens employ higher volume fans than any competitive model. The chamber can be densely loaded without interfering with the process. Air delivery temperature is within 1ΕC of the number appearing on the digital display. Fresh air intake is regulated by a panel-mounted damper control, while the exhaust opening is fixed. The exhaust port, on the back of the oven, is covered by a hat bracket.

WARNING: Do not remove the hat bracket as it distributes exhaust air and protects the exhaust

Damper Control

The oven is equipped with a manually adjustable damper mechanism. The damper control arm is located on the front panel of the oven. The damper adjustment controls the fresh air opening which, due to pressurization of the oven chamber, controls the flow of exhaust. If the damper is in the full open position, the maximum exhaust rate is achieved. If the damper is in the fully closed position, the minimum exhaust rate is achieved.

Determining Damper Settings

The optimum setting for the damper depends on several factors. These factors include ambient environment temperature, load conditions, load distribution, heat up rates, cool down rates, desired temperature uniformity and most importantly the desired operating temperature. To consider all of these variables at any one point in time is not practical and there are engineering tradeoffs that should be considered. Therefore guidelines should be used to determine the damper setting.

In general, the damper should be set so that the amount of fresh air flowing into and exhausting from the chamber agrees with the desired operating temperature conditions. The following outline shows the considerations involved with various damper position settings.

Full Closed Position

When the damper is in the full closed position, the chamber will be able to achieve the maximum attainable heat up rates for the chamber. In addition, the chamber will use the minimum amount of power to operate at the desired temperature. In almost all cases, the damper should be in the full closed position in order to efficiently operate at the maximum operating temperature for the chamber.

Full Open Position

When the damper is in the full open position, the chamber will operate at its minimum operating temperature.

Friction heat from the air recirculation system builds up in the chamber. This causes chamber temperature to rise slightly even though the heating system is not turned on. After the recirculation motor has been on for an extended period of time, the chamber will reach a thermal equilibrium temperature.

When the damper is not set to the full open position, the chamber has no way to readily dissipate the heat generated by the friction. With the damper fully open, the thermal equilibrium temperature is the minimum operating temperature of the chamber.

Other Damper Settings

The damper can be set to several other distinct operating positions. In most cases the damper setting is influenced by two specific performance factors. The two performance factors are uniformity and cool down rates.

The uniformity of the chamber is influenced by the inside chamber pressure of the system. The pressure inside the chamber is dependant on the amount of fresh air flowing into the chamber. When a large volume of fresh air is flowing into the chamber, the chamber becomes slightly pressurized and the overall temperature uniformity improves. The slightly pressurized chamber produces the effect of "pushing" the air to the corners of the chamber. Typically the corners of the chamber will improve with respect to temperature distribution while the core of the chamber will maintain excellent uniformity characteristics regardless of the damper position. Therefore, the pressurization of the chamber typically is a factor when the chamber is loaded heavily. The best uniformity results, with respect to the product, are achieved when no more than two-thirds of any inside chamber dimension are used. The best overall results are achieved when the product(s) are located in the center of the chamber.

INSTRUCTIONS

The INSTRUCTIONS section provides directions for unpacking, installation, operation and maintenance of the LAC Series oven.

Unpacking and Inspection

Remove all packing materials and thoroughly inspect the oven for damage of any kind that could have occurred during shipment.

•

See whether the carton and plastic cover sheet inside carton are still in good condition.

•

Look at all outside surfaces and corners of the oven for scratches and dents.

•

Check the oven controls and indicators for normal movement, bent shafts, cracks, chips or missing parts such as knobs and lenses.

•

Check the door and latch for smooth operation.

If there is damage that may have occurred during shipment, follow these instructions.

1. Contact the shipper immediately and file a written damage claim.

2. Contact Despatch Industries to report your findings and to order replacement parts for those that were damaged or missing.

3. Send a copy of your filed damage claims to Despatch.

4. Next, check to make sure you have received all the required materials. Your shipment should include:

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One (1) Despatch oven,

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One (1) Instruction manual,

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One (1) Warranty card,

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Two (2) Shelves

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One (1) Package containing four rubber feet

5. If any of these items are missing from the packaged contents, contact Despatch

safe practices.

Industries to have the appropriate materials forwarded to you.

6. Finally, to protect the warranty on your new LAC Series Oven, complete the warranty card and mail it to Despatch within 15 days after receipt of the equipment.

Set-up

1. Remove adhesive backing sheet from the rubber feet.

2. Attach rubber feet to the bottom corners of the oven.

3. Place oven on a bench top or an optional cabinet base.

The oven must have a minimum of two (2) inches clearance in the rear to provide proper ventilation. The oven may be placed next to another cabinet, or next to another oven, with three (3) inch clearance (the doors will still open).

Make sure oven is level and plumb; this will assure proper heat distribution and operation of all mechanical components.

4. Identify correct power source indicated on the specification plate.

5. Plug or hardwire oven directly to the electric supply.

WARNING: All grounding and safety equipment must be in compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and accepted

WARNING: Do not use the oven in a wet or corrosive, explosive atmosphere unless the oven has been specifically designed for a special atmosphere.

Operating

for a special at

mosphere.

Users and operators of this oven must comply with operating procedures and training of operating personnel as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, Section 5 and relevant safety standards, and other safety rules and regulations of state and local governments. Refer to the relevant safety standards in OSHA and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Section 86 of 1990.

Operating Environment

The Despatch oven is designed to operate in an industrial setting. Despatch does recommend the following environmental operating guidelines:

1. The oven is placed on a solid foundation.

2. The oven is not exposed to excessive external vibration.

3. All electrical cabinet covers must remain affixed.

4. Reasonable particulate matter in the atmosphere. Where excessive particulate

matter is present, such as on a construction site or coal processing, Despatch recommends periodic (usually monthly) cleaning of all electrical compartments.

5. The power supply is within the specifications provided by Despatch. If the facility

power supply is not stable, Despatch recommends a line conditioner.

WARNING: Do not use oven in wet, corrosive or explosive atmospheres unless this oven is specifically designed

Loading the Oven

Despatch Industries cannot be responsible for either the process or process temperature used, or for the quality of the product being processed. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and operator to see that the product undergoing processing in a Despatch oven is adequately protected from damage.

Carefully following the instructions in this manual will help the purchaser and operator in fulfilling that responsibility.

When loading the oven avoid spills of anything onto the heater elements or onto the floor of the oven. Do not place the load on the oven floor plate. This may cause the load to heat unevenly and the weight may cause shorting out of the heater elements. Use the shelves provided.

The two shelves are designed to be pulled out about half way without tipping for loading and unloading. The support capacity of the shelves is listed in the Capacities Table in the Specifications section in this manual. Do not overload the shelves.

Distribute the workload evenly so that airflow is not restricted. Do not overfill your oven. The workload should not take up more than two-thirds of any dimension of the inside cavity.

Pre-Startup Checklist

Τ Know the system. Read this manual carefully. Make use of its instructions and

explanations. Safe, continuous, satisfactory, trouble-free operation depends primarily on your understanding the system and your willingness to keep all parts in proper operating condition.

Τ Check line voltage. Voltage must correspond to nameplate requirements of motors

and controls. Refer to the section on power connections in the INTRODUCTION of this manual.

Τ Fresh air and exhaust. Do not be careless about restrictions in and around the

fresh air and exhaust openings and stacks. Under no condition permit them to become so filled with dirt that they appreciably reduce the air quantity. The proper ventilation clearances should be fulfilled at all times. Refer to the Set-up instructions in this manual.

WARNING: Do not use flammable solvent or flammable material in this oven. Do not process closed containers of any substance or liquid in this oven because they may explode under heat.

Τ Ventilation There is an exhaust opening in the rear of the unit that is covered by a

hat bracket. Do not remove the hat bracket as it protects the exhaust opening from being completely covered.

Τ Helpful hints

For drying ovens, open vent to prevent buildup of moisture. For sample heating, close the vent when no ventilation is required.

Startup

For fastest oven heat-up time, close the fresh-air vent. After the desired temperature is reached, the vent may be adjusted as needed.

1. Start Fan.

a. Open oven door. b. Press Power switch to the On position. You will hear the recirculating fan

start. c. Shut oven door. d. Check that the control display turns on.

2. Operate the temperature control as desired by following the control operation instructions that follow.

CONTROL

The special features of the Protocol PlusTM control include:

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PID tuning

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Ramp/Soak programming of up to 64 segments

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Segment looping and profile linking

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Built-in manual reset high limit control

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Built-in process timer

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Dedicated LED display for process temperature

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Multi-purpose two-line LCD display with backlight

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Auto-tuning

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Security access

•

Process temperature retransmission signal

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Digital inputs for remote profile control

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Optional relay outputs for events, alarms, or end-of-cycle signal

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Optional real-time-clock

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Optional RS232/RS422/RS485 MODBUS communications

Theory of Control Operation

The Protocol Plus is a modular microprocessor based digital temperature controller. The Protocol Plus operates as a dual functioning controller/high limit instrument. The control portion utilizes a time-proportioning voltage signal to control heating devices with minimal temperature fluctuations.

The high limit portion protects the product and/or the oven from overheating. If the product being processed has a critical high temperature limit, the high limit setpoint should be set to a temperature somewhat below the temperature at which the product could be damaged. If the product does not have a critical high temperature limit, the high limit setpoint should be set 5 to 15 degrees higher than the maximum programmed setpoint at which the oven will operate.

Protocol Plus Faceplate and Wiring Diagram

Operating Modes

The Protocol Plus control has five modes of operation available: Stopped Mode: All control and relay outputs are off. Stopped Mode is integrated

into each of the following four modes of operation.

Manual Mode: Control operates as a single setpoint control until Stopped mode is

accessed

Timer Mode: Control operates as a single setpoint control until preset time period

has expired.

Profile Mode: Control operates as a ramp/soak profiling control until the end of

the profile. 8 profiles are available with up to 8 ramp/soak segments in each profile.

Auto Start Mode (optional): Control may automatically start Manual, Timer, or

Profile mode based on a preset time and day. Requires the optional real-time clock feature.

The optional event outputs can be utilized during Manual, Timer, or Profile modes.

Setup Mode

The control has a Setup Mode which provides access to control configuration and programming of profiles. The Setup Mode contains ten separate electronic Pages where the configuration and programming parameters (Menu items) are found. The Setup Mode Pages are described in detail elsewhere in this manual.

Fast Start Mode

The Protocol Plus control has the ability to automatically start an operating mode when power is applied. This feature may be useful if the same mode of operation is used everyday. The user can turn on the power and the oven will start the desired process automatically. The Fast Start Mode is controlled by the Power-Up Start parameters on the Control page (see Setup Mode).

High Limit

The control has an integrated high limit function which will disable the heater output when tripped. If the high limit does trip, the relay will need to be manually reset. When the high limit relay is tripped, the Hi-Limit indicator will be lit. Allow the oven to cool several degrees (or increase the high limit setpoint) and then press the Reset key. The indicator will turn off.

The control will not allow the high limit setpoint to be set below the current setpoint value.

Indicators

The Protocol Plus control has 12 indicating LEDs that provide operational information to the user.

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Power LED: Indicates that power is supplied to the instrument.

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Heater LED: Indicates that the heater output is active.

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Profile LED: Indicates that the Profile Mode is in operation.

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Timer LED: Indicates that the Timer Mode is in operation.

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Manual LED: Indicates that the Manual Mode is in operation.

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Cycle Complete LED: Indicates that the control is in Stopped mode.

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Hi-Limit Alarm LED: Indicates that the high limit relay has tripped (de-energized).

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Soak Alarm LED: Indicates that the guaranteed soak deviation is in alarm condition.

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Outputs 1 through 4: Indicate that the optional relay outputs are in the ON state. These outputs may be configured as timed event outputs, process temperature trip point outputs, alarm outputs, or as an end of cycle relay output. The ON state can be configured as energized or de-energized.

Displays

The Protocol Plus control has two displays. A dedicated LED upper display shows the oven temperature. A two-line LCD lower display provides information on control status and allows changes to be made to the control settings.

Key Functions

The Protocol Plus control has seven keys that provide operation.

• Select key: Press to select mode of operation. In Setup Mode, to select profile number or relay. In Profile/Run Mode, press simultaneously with the UP key to advance a segment.

• Run/Hold key: Press to activate a mode of operation. If a Profile (or Timer) Mode is running, pressing the Run/Hold key will place the Profile (or Timer) in Hold status. A subsequent press will resume the Profile (Timer).

• Stop key: Press to stop any mode of operation.

• Page/Reset key: While in Setup Mode, press to access different Pages of

configuration, Press this key to silence an alarm if the instrument alarm sounds during operation. In an operating mode, if an alarm or error condition occurs, press this key to return the instrument to normal operation once the condition is cleared.

• Menu/View key: While running any operating mode, pressing this key will display the high limit setpoint. While in Setup Mode, pressing this key will provide access to each Menu parameter.

• keys: Press these keys to adjust parameter settings. In Profile/Stopped Mode, press to select profile to run. In Profile/Run Mode, press key simultaneously with the Select key to force the program to advance one segment.

Outputs

The Protocol Plus control has seven different outputs available.

• Heating output: The control output is a DC voltage open-collector output which is time-proportioned and designed to control a heat control device such as a solid state relay.

• High limit: The high limit output is a form C relay which is energized under normal operating conditions. If the control senses a temperature higher than the high limit setpoint, or if there is a sensor error, the high limit relay will de-energize until the condition is cleared and the Reset key is pressed. When the high limit relay is de-energized, the heater is disabled.

• Retransmission: The retransmission output is a DC 0 to 5 volt or 4 to 20 ma (DC) signal that is proportional to the process temperature. The signal can be an input to other devices such as a chart recorder.

• Relay (four optional outputs): The four form A dry contact relay outputs can be configured to function as alarms, events, or end of cycle. These outputs can be utilized in Manual, Timer, or Profile Mode.

Layout for Optional Components

Relay (Continued) Use the Relay Card Optional Ay p/n 144562 to add relays to the standard controller.

Each relay card contains two relays (maximum of two cards Ay’s allowed).

Communication

The Protocol Plus control has optional MODBUS communication available which can communicate via RS232, RS422, or RS485 to a computer. See communications option assembly p/n 141877 for board and cable assembly. Please refer to the MODBUS communications manual which comes with this option.

Optional Software

The Protocol Manager program allows the operator to start/stop multiple ovens (32 maximum) from a personal computer. A data log can also be used to record process information (p.n. 140008).

Instructions

Start-Up

These instructions are provided as a quick reference for operating the Protocol Plus control. If the Profile Mode is to be used, or the configuration of the control needs to be changed, please refer to the Setup Mode instructions before operating the control. For more detailed operating instructions refer to the Operation instructions for the mode you wish to use.

Upon initial power-up the control is in Manual/Stopped Mode (unless the Autostart or Fast Start Modes are active). To activate any operating mode from Stopped Mode, press the Select key until the desired mode is displayed, then press the Run key. If the proper Profile number is not displayed when the Profile Mode is accessed, press the or keys until the desired Profile number is displayed, then press the Run key. If no profile numbers can be displayed (display only reads NONE) then no profiles are currently programmed (see Setup Mode).

The temperature setpoint can be adjusted while Manual or Timer Mode is running by pressing the UP or DOWN key.

To momentarily hold the Timer or Profile Mode, press the Hold key. To continue the Timer or Profile Mode, press the Run key.

To return to Stopped Mode at any time, press the Stop key and the cycle complete LED will illuminate.

Note that the control can be configured to automatically activate Manual, Timer or Profile Mode when power is applied (power switch turned on). See Control Page in the Setup Mode to utilize the Fast Start mode.

Operation

Manual Mode

Press the Select key until Manual is displayed (note you can press the Run key at any time to activate Manual Mode).

1. Press the Menu key to display the Process Temperature Setpoint (setpt). You can change the Setpoint with the keys.

Note: If the SPChange parameter on the Enable page in Setup Mode has been set to DISABLED, it must be changed to ENABLED before any changes to the process temperature and high limit setpoints can be made.

2. Press the Menu key a second time to display current high limit setpoint (Hi-Lim SP). The value can be adjusted by pressing the keys. If Band is displayed, the high limit band feature is activated (see Control page) and the high limit can not be adjusted.

3. (optional feature) Press the Menu key a third time to display Event1. Press the key to turn on the event or to turn off the event. Repeat for all events which are enabled (up to 4).

4. To start Manual Mode, press the Run key.

The display will change from Stop to Run. To return to Stopped Mode, press the Stop key. While in operation, the process setpoint can be adjusted by using the keys to change the value while the mode is running. Pressing the Menu key will display the High Limit Setpoint (HLSP) setting.

If changes to the high limit setpoint or event output configuration are needed, they must be done from the stopped mode.

Timer Mode

1. Press the Select key until Timer is displayed (note you can press the Run key at any time to activate Timer Mode).

2. Press the Menu key to display the Process Temperature Setpoint (Setpt). You can change the Setpoint with the keys.

Note that if the SPChange parameter on the Enable page in Setup Mode has been set to DISABLED, it must be changed to ENABLED before any changes to the process temperature and high limit setpoints can be made.

3. Press the Menu key a second time to display current high limit setpoint (Hi-lim SP). The value can be adjusted by pressing the keys. If Band is displayed, the high limit band feature is activated (see Control page) and the high limit can not be adjusted.

4. Press the Menu key a third time to display Time Set. You can change the time setting with the keys.

5. (optional feature) Press the Menu key a fourth time to display Event1. Press the

key to turn on the event or to turn off the event. Repeat for all events which

are enabled (up to 4).

6. Press the Menu key a fifth time to display the current guaranteed soak band (TmrGuarSoak) value. If the process temperature deviates from the setpoint by more than this value, the timer is placed in a hold condition. The timer continues when the process temperature falls within range. Reference the Quick Reference and Default Values section for available settings.

7. To start Timer Mode, press the Run key. The display will change from Stop to Run and the time remaining will be

displayed. To return to Stopped Mode, press the Stop key. While in operation, the process setpoint can be adjusted by using the keys to change the value while the mode is running. Pressing the Menu key will display the High Limit Setpoint.

Pressing the Run/Hold key while the Timer Mode is in operation will put the control in Hold status. The Timer LED will flash to indicate the held status. Press the Run/Hold key again to continue timing. The Timer LED will return to lit status.

Profile Mode

1. Press the Select key until Profile is displayed. “None” may be displayed if a profile has not been selected or no profiles entered.

2. Press the key to display the desired profile to run.

3. To start Profile Mode, press the Run key. The display will change from Stop to Run and the segment time remaining,

Temperature Setpoint, Profile #, along with the current segment number, will be displayed. To return to Stopped Mode, press the Stop key.

Pressing the Run/Hold key while the Profile Mode is in operation will put the control in Hold status. Press the Run/Hold key again to continue the mode. The Profile LED will flash to indicate the hold status.

To advance to the next segment while running a profile, press the Select and UP arrow keys at the same time.

Note that ramping down too fast may cause the high limit relay to trip unexpectedly if the high limit band feature is used. This can be avoided by using a separate cooling profile that does not utilized the high limit band and then jumping to that profile to perform rapid cooling.

Auto Start Mode

The Auto Start Mode allows the control to start Manual, Timer, or Profile mode automatically at a preset time and day. See the Auto Start Page in Setup Mode for the time, day, and operating mode settings. The Auto Start Mode requires the optional Real Time Clock feature for operation.

To activate the Auto Start Mode, the control must first be in Stopped Mode.

1. Press the Select key until Auto Start is displayed.

2. Press the Menu key.

3. Press the keys to activate or deactivate the Auto Start feature.

Note that once you activate Auto Start, you can continue to use all operating modes as normal. If an operating mode is running at the time of a preset Auto Start function, and Auto Start is activated, the existing operating mode will override the auto Start function and the Auto Start will not turn on.

To use the Auto Start for the next day, the auto start must show in the LCD display that it is active.

Setup Mode

Configuration of the control and programming of the ramp/soak profiles must be done in the Setup Mode. To access Setup Mode, the control must first be in Stopped Mode.

1. Press the Select key until Setup is displayed.

2. Press the Page key and Security will be displayed.

3. Press the Menu key and Password will also be displayed. Use the keys to enter the proper password.

4. Once the proper password is displayed, press the Page key twice to enter the Setup Mode.

To exit Setup Mode, press and hold the Page key for three seconds. The control has two levels of password-protected security. Level one provides access

only to those menu pages that are enabled on the Enable page. Level two provides access to all menu pages, including the Enable page. The default security password values are 1 for level one and 2 for level two.

If an improper password has been entered, the control will remain at the Security display. To enter the proper password, press the Menu key. To exit Setup Mode, press and hold the Page key for three seconds.

Mapping of the Setup Mode is provided in the following sections. To access each parameter Page, which are described in detail in the following sections, press the Page key until the desired page heading is displayed. Press the Menu key to access each Menu parameter. Press the keys to change Menu parameter settings.

Refer to the Quick Reference and Default Values section for available settings for each Menu parameter.

Press the Page key to continue with each Page, or press and hold the Page key for three seconds to exit Setup Mode.

Instructions for Setup Mode Pages

Program Page

Programming of the profiles is provided on the Program Page. Eight profiles are available with up to eight ramp and soak segments per profile.

If the optional relay outputs are installed, they must be configured as alarms or events on the Relay Outputs Page before they can be utilized. If configured as event outputs, these relays can be used as time or temperature events.

When entering the Program Page, press the Select key to select the profile you wish to enter/edit, then press the Menu key. The first parameter (Profile #, Segment 1, Ramp Time) will display. Adjust the time value with the keys. Once the proper value is displayed, press the Menu key to continue. Continue with the Menu key to adjust/view each parameter.

If the ramp time value of the current segment is left at 0:00, the next press of the Menu key will advance the control to the High Limit Setpoint parameter for that profile. Continue entering / verifying all parameters until you get to the last parameter (Guaranteed Soak Band). Once all parameters have been properly entered, press the Page key to return to the top of the Profile Page. You can press the Select key to enter/edit another profile, press the Page key to access another page, or press and hold the Page key to exit Setup mode.

While editing any profile, pressing the Select key will advance the control to the time value for the next segment, until the last segment has been reached. This allows faster editing of the profile rather than pressing the Menu key to advance past each parameter.

To run a profile indefinitely, link the profile to itself.

Menu Item Display Description Ramp Time Seg 1 Pro-1 Seg-1 Ramp Time Ramp time for segment 1 of profile Event 1 Set Value* Pro-1 Seg-1 Ramp Event 1 Event 1 setting for segment 1 ramp of profile Event 2 Set Value* Pro-1 Seg-1 Ramp Event 2 Event 2 setting for segment 1 ramp of profile Event 3 Set Value* Pro-1 Seg-1 Ramp Event 3 Event 3 setting for segment 1 ramp of profile Event 4 Set Value* Pro-1 Seg-1 Ramp Event 4 Event 4 setting for segment 1 ramp of profile Soak Temp Seg 1 Pro-1 Seg 1 Soak Temp Soak temperature for segment 1 of profile Soak Time Seg 1 Pro-1 Seg 1 Soak Time Soak time for segment 1 of profile Event 1 Set Value* Pro-1 Seg-1 Soak Event 1 Event 1 setting for segment 1 soak of profile Event 2 Set Value* Pro-1 Seg-1 Soak Event 2 Event 2 setting for segment 1 soak of profile Event 3 Set Value* Pro-1 Seg-1 Soak Event 3 Event 3 setting for segment 1 soak of profile Event 4 Set Value* Pro-1 Seg-1 Soak Event 4 Event 4 setting for segment 1 soak of profile (repeat for segments 2-8, until ramp or soak time = 00:00) High Limit Setpoint Pro-1 Hi-Lim SP High limit setpoint for profile** Loop From Pro-1 Loop From Seq To start a loop action in a profile Loop To Pro-1 Loop To Seq To end a loop action in a profile Loop Count Pro-1 Loop Number Number of times to execute loop Profile Link Pro-1 Link To Pro To jump from this profile to another Guaranteed Soak Pro-1 Guar Band Guaranteed soak band for profile

See the definitions on the following pages for parameter ranges.

* only available if optional relay outputs are installed (repeat all for profiles 2-8) ** Set to Band to use the high limit band feature

Profile # There are eight profiles available. Segment# Recipe segments 1 through 8 may be programmed, each with its own

set of events, ramp and soak times, and soak temperature.

Ramp Time The time required to ramp from one setpoint up to another setpoint.

Values between 0 and 99:59 are allowable. In the Protocol Plus controller, the profile ramp and soak times are stored without units. Units are set as either hours and minutes (HH:MM) or minutes and seconds (MM:SS). The setpoint will automatically increment from the actual temperature to the soak temperature.

EV1 through 4 From 1 to 4 events may be programmed into the ramp time portion of

each segment here. These typically involve actuating/disabling relays to close/open valves or perform other relay-controlled functions. NOTE: These will only actuate when the controller has the relay cards installed and programmed for an event.

Soak Temp. The temperature setpoint of a particular segment is entered here; it

can range from -18 to 540 degrees C (0 to 1000 degrees F).

Soak Time The duration of soak is entered here; the value can range from 0 to

99:59.

EV1 through 4 From 1 to 4 events may be programmed into the soak portion of each

segment here. These typically involve actuating/disabling relays to close/open valves or perform other relay-controlled functions. NOTE: These will only actuate when the controller has the relay cards installed and programmed for an event.

Hi Limit SP The high limit setpoint may be entered here; if the temperature

exceeds this value, the hi-limit will alarm and shut off the heater.

Loop From Values are No, Seq-1 to Seq-8. Loop To Values are No, Seq-1 to Seq-8. Loop Number Values are 0 - 99.

These values enable the operator to jump from a certain step to another step of the recipe a preset number of times.

Profile Link Values are STOP/HOLD/1 - 8. When the profile ends, the profile can

turn the heater off, hold the temperature setpoint at the end of the profile, or jump to another specified profile.

Guaranteed Soak Band

If the process temperature deviates from the setpoint by more than this value, the soak timer is placed in a hold condition. The timer continues when the process temperature falls within range.

Sample Profile

Programming Table Profile Number____1______ Profile Name__________

Ramp

Seg-

ment

Events

Time

Temp-

erature

Time

Soak

Events

1 01h00 100 01h00 2 02h00 50 00h01 3 00h00 4 5 6 7 8

High Limit Setpoint 115

Loop From Seq No

Loop To Seq No

Loop Number 0

Link To Pro No

Guar Soak Band 10

Auto Start Page (optional)

If the optional real time clock has been installed, the Auto Start Page can be configured to automatically start Manual, Timer or Profile Mode at a specified time and day. Note that if Auto Start Enable is set to Yes in the Setup Mode, the Auto Start feature is not turned on - it is available to the operator to be activated in Stopped Mode.

To configure the Auto Start feature:

1. Access the Setup Mode.

2. Press the Page key until Auto Start is displayed.

3. Press the Menu key. If there is no change in the display, the controller may not have the realtime clock option.

4. Set Auto Start Enable to Yes.

5. Using the Menu key, scroll through the options available and use the keys to set the mode desired for each day of the week. You may select from Manual, Timer, or Profile 1 through 8.

6. When the mode is set press the Menu key.

7. Enter the time of day you wish the mode to activate.

8. Continue through the rest of the week by pressing the Menu key, or press the Page key when done.

One Auto Start mode can be set for each day of the week. Exit the Setup mode by pressing and holding the Page key for three seconds. Press the Select key until Auto Start is displayed. Make sure the correct time and day is displayed. If not proper, set it to the correct time on the Real Time Clock Page in the Setup mode. Press the Run key to activate Auto Start. The display will change from Stop to Active. When the preset time and day occurs, the appropriate operating mode will start. You can de-activate Auto Start by pressing the Select key until Auto Start is displayed, then pressing the Stop key.

Note that once you activate Auto Start, you can continue to use all operating modes as normal. If an operating mode is running at the time of a preset Auto Start function, and Auto Start is activated, the existing operating mode will override the Auto Start function and the Auto Start will not turn on.

Menu Item Display Description Range Enable

Autostart Sunday

mode Sunday

time Monday

mode Monday

time Tuesday

mode Tuesday

time Wednesday

mode Wednesday

time

Auto Start Enable Enable (yes) or disable (no) the

Autostart function

Auto Start Sun Mode

Auto Start Sun Time

Auto Start Mon Mode

Auto Start Mon Time

Auto Start Tue Mode

Auto Start Tue Time

Auto Start Wed Mode

Auto Start Wed Time

Set mode on Sunday to activate Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8

Set time on Sunday for mode to activate

Set mode on Monday to activate Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8

Set time on Monday for mode to activate

Set mode on Tuesday to activate Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8

Set time on Tuesday for mode to activate

Set mode on Wednesday to activate

Set time on Wednesday for mode to activate

No, Yes

00:00 to 23:59

Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8

00:00 to 23:59

Thursday mode

Thursday time

Friday mode

Friday time Auto Start Fri

Saturday mode

Saturday time

Auto Start Thu Mode

Auto Start Thu Time

Auto Start Fri Mode

Time Auto Start Sat

Mode Auto Start Sat

Time

Set mode on Thursday to activate Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8

Set time on Thursday for mode to activate

Set mode on Friday to activate Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8

Set time on Friday for mode to activate

Set mode on Saturday to activate Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8

Set time on Saturday for mode to activate

00:00 to 23:59

PID Page

The PID Page contains parameters which control the response to the setpoint and process variable input. To access the PID Page, enter the Setup Mode (see Page 11). Press the Page key until PID is displayed. Press the Menu key. Each parameter can be changed by pressing the Menu key until the desired parameter is displayed, and then pressing the keys to change the value.

Menu Item Display Description Range Display units PID Temp Unit Set display units to °C or °F °C or °F Proportional

band Integral reset PID

Derivative Rate

AutoTune PID AutoTune Enable auto tuning function Disable, Enable

PID Prop Band Set proportional band for tuning 1 to 56°C (1 to 100°F)

Set integral reset for tuning 0 to 100 seconds/repeat

Reset/Rep/Min PID Rate In Sec Set derivative rate for tuning 0 to 500 seconds

The AutoTune parameter disables or enables the AutoTune function. To utilize AutoTuning:

1. Access the Setup Mode.

2. Press the Page key until the display reads AutoTune. Press the key to enable the AutoTune.

3. Press the Page key for three seconds to exit Setup Mode.

4. Cycle power to the instrument.

5. Set Manual Mode to run. The display will alternately display AutoTune and Manual.

If the Manual Mode setpoint is less than 50 degrees higher than the actual process temperature, the AutoTune function will create an error condition. This can be cleared by either cooling off the process temperature or increasing the setpoint until there is more than 50 degrees between them. Once the AutoTune function is allowed to complete tuning, the AutoTune parameter will disable by itself.

If you wish to cancel the AutoTune function, press the STOP key, access the PID page in Setup Mode, and set the AutoTune parameter to Disable.

Control Page

The Control Page contains various parameters which control miscellaneous functions. To access the Control Page, enter the Setup Mode. Press the Page key until Control is displayed. Press the Menu key. Each parameter can be changed by pressing the Menu key until the desired parameter is displayed, and then pressing the keys to change the value.

Menu Item Display Description Range Cycle Time Control Cycle

Time Sec

High limit setpoint

High limit band

Power fail recovery

Recovery time limit

Powerup start enable

Powerup Start Mode

Hysteresis Control

Process out low

Process out high

Control Hi-Lim SP***

Control Hi-Lim Band

Control PwrFRec Controls response to loss of

Control PFRTime****

ControlPwrUpStrt Allows mode to automatically

Control StrtMode Operating mode for powerup start

Hysteresis Control

RetOutLo Control RetOutHi Process value for retransmit

Set cycle time in seconds for control output

Maximum value for all high limit setpoints

If=0, high limit setpoint= Control Hi-Lim SP If>0, high limit setpoint= Control SP* + Band

power Control aborts to Stopped mode if

power is lost for time period longer then set value

start when power is first applied

Hysteresis for all alarms and temperature events

Process value for retransmit output = 1VDC

output = 5VDC

1 to 60 seconds

MinHiLimSP - MaxHiLimSP*

Off, 3°C to 11°C (5°F to 20°F)

Stop, Restart, Hold, Resume

00m00s to 99m59s

Disable, Enable

Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8

1°C to 56°C (1°F to 100°F)

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to 1400°F)

Time scale Control

TimeScale

Key press beep

End of cycle beep

Alarm beep Control

Control KeyBeep Internal beeper sounds when key

Control EOCBeep

AlarmBeep

Time scale setting for program and timer mode**

is pressed Internal beeper sounds at end of

cycle Internal beeper sounds for alarms

hh:mm or mm:ss

On or Off

* includes ramping setpoints during profiles and controlled ramps ** power fail recovery time limit is always MM:SS regardless of time scale setting *** high limit setpoint is a read-only item which is calculated on Enable page **** requires real-time-clock feature

Communication Page (optional)

The Communication Page contains parameters for the communications feature. To access the Communications Page, enter the Setup Mode (see description earlier in this manual). Press the Page key until Communication is displayed. Press the Menu key. Each parameter can be changed by pressing the Menu key until the desired parameter is displayed, and then pressing the keys to change the value.

Menu Item Display Description Range Address Communication CommAddr Sets address node for

control

Mode Communication Mode Turns on/off

communications

Baud Rate Communication BaudRate Sets interface speed 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K,

Parity Communication Parity Sets parity for interface None, Odd, Even

1 to 255

OFF, Modbus

38.4K

Real Time Clock Page (optional)

The Real Time Clock Page allows the control to be configured to have an operating mode begin automatically at a specific time on a specific day of the week. The real time clock feature is required for using the Power Failure Recovery mode Time Limit feature (see Control Page). The real-time-clock is a seven day, 24 hour clock with battery backup.

To access the Real Time Clock Page, enter the Setup Mode. Press the Page key until Clock is displayed. Press the Menu key. (If there is no change in the display, the controller may not have the realtime clock option.) Each parameter can be changed by pressing the Menu key until the desired parameter is displayed, and then pressing the

keys to change the value.

Menu Item Display Description Range Day of the

week Time of

day Reset

clock

Clock Day Setting for current day of the week Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Clock HH:MM Setting for current time of the day 00:00 to 23:59

Clock UP to Reset CLK*

Press the key to set the clock to entered values

Ready, Done

* If the key is not pressed, the clock values will retain their original values. The display will change to Done if the clock is reset

Relay Outputs Page (optional)

The Relay Outputs Page configures the four alarm/event outputs. Each output has a dedicated indicator light and can be configured as a temperature alarm, profile event, or end of cycle output. Temperature alarms can be of type process high, process low, deviation high, deviation low, or deviation band.

To access the Relay Page, enter the Setup Mode (see description earlier in this manual). Press the Page key until Relay is displayed. Press the Select key until the desired relay output is selected. Press the Menu key. Each parameter can be changed by pressing the Menu key until the desired parameter is displayed, and then pressing the keys to change the value. To configure a specific relay, press the Select key until the desired relay appears.

NOTE: If Relay 0 appears, then no relays are installed (see relay kit assembly p.n.

144562).

Menu Item Display Description Range Type of relay Relay 1

RelayType

Action of relay Relay 1

RelayAction

Type of alarm*

Alarm setpoint*

Alarm deviation*

Inhibit alarm* Relay 1

Type of event**

Event setpoint***

Relay 1 AlarmType

Relay 1 AlmHi/Lo SP

Relay 1 AlmDevBand

ALMInhibit Relay 1

EventType Relay 1 Event SP Setpoint for temperature event SPLoLim to SPUpLim****

Set function of relay Off, Alarm, Cycl, Ev1 to Ev4

Set coil and contact state of relay

Set alarm type for relay High, Low, Plus, Minus, Band

Setpoint for alarm

Deviation band for alarm 1 to 56°C (1 to 100°F)

Inhibits alarm until "safe" condition is reached

Set event type for relay Time or Temp

NDE, NE, NDEL, NEL*****

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to 1400°F)

En or Dis

(repeat for relay outputs 2-4, if available) * appears only for alarm types

** appears only for time or temperature event types *** appears only for temperature event types

Turning on the Alarm Inhibit function disables the alarm output on power up until the process temperature has reached a non-alarming condition ("safe").

If the relay output has been configured as latching, the RESET key must be pressed to return the output to the non-alarm state once the alarm condition has cleared.

Test Page

The Test Page contains parameters which allow manual control of the heat control and optional relay outputs and should be used only for testing the functionality of the control instrument. Do not operate the oven for processes using the Test Page.

To access the Test Page, enter the Setup Mode (see description earlier in this manual). Press the Page key until Test is displayed. Press the Menu key. Each parameter can be changed by pressing the Menu key until the desired parameter is displayed, and then pressing the keys to change the value.

Menu Item Display Description Range

Heater output

High limit relay

Relay 1 output

Relay 2 output

Relay 3 output

Test HeatOut Activate SSR output 100%

Test HiLimOut Activate high limit alarm

(de-energize relay)

Test Rly1 Out Energize relay output 1

Test Rly2 Out Energize relay output 2

Test Rly3 Out Energize relay output 3

Relay 4 output

HiLim Sensor

Test Rly4 Out Energize relay output 4

Test HL Temp (push and hold up)

Displays sensor reading*

*Push key to refresh display When the Test Page is entered, all outputs are automatically set to off. When exiting

the Test Page, all outputs will return to their previous condition regardless of the Test Page settings.

Zone Calibration Page

The Zone Calibration Page allows adjustment of the displayed temperature versus the actual temperature measured by the control thermocouple. This may be desirable in certain conditions where the center of the oven chamber is not the same temperature as the control thermocouple. This may occur when the oven is not allowed to soak at a constant temperature for long periods of time, or the oven is being used at high temperature.

There is also a Factory Calibration Recovery which will restore the factory calibration values when the control was first shipped by the manufacturer. This may be helpful if the calibration has been lost and a calibration instrument is not readily available. To use the Factory Calibration Recovery feature only, bypass the Zone 1 and Zone 2 calibration parameters by pressing the Menu key.

To access the Zone Calibration Page, enter the Setup Mode (see description earlier in this manual). Press the Page key until Zone Cal is displayed. Press the Menu key. Each parameter can be changed by pressing the Menu key until the desired parameter is displayed, and then pressing the keys to change the value.

Menu Item Display Description Range Zone 1

actual Zone1

displayed Zone 2

actual Zone2

displayed Factory

calibration*

Zone Cal Zone1Act

Zone Cal Zone1Dis

Zone Cal Zone2Act

Zone Cal Zone2Dis

Zone Cal FactCal

Point at which Zone 1 is set (center of chamber)

Desired displayed value for Zone 1 setting

Point at which Zone 2 is set (center of chamber)

Desired displayed value for Zone 2 setting

Restores the factory calibration values

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to 1400°F)

Ready or Done (push- key)

*Only use when no calibration instrument is available, push key to restore factory values.

Press the Page key to exit the Zone Calibration Page. Two points of display calibration (temperature offset) are available. The Zone 1 Actual

and Zone 2 Actual parameters are the two temperature points where the offset is to take effect. These values are adjustable. The Zone 1 and Zone 2 Displayed parameters are the values the user wishes to have displayed at the Actual temperatures, and are also adjustable.

As an example, the control is displaying 400°F with the setpoint being 400°F, but the center of the oven chamber is actually 395°F. This can occur due to oven wall losses and product loading variations. The operator may change the zone calibration so that the center of the oven is 400°F when the display re ads 400°F. In this case operate the oven in manual mode with a setpoint of 400°F. Recor d the center of the chamber (as measured with an independent sensor). Access the Zone Calibration Page and enter this measured value as the Zone 2 Actual value, with 400° as the Zone 2 Displayed value.

Zone 1 can be adjusted using the same method at a lower temperature. The instrument will then create a linear offset based on the Zone1 and Zone 2 Actual temperature values. Note that the oven does not have to be heated to adjust the zone parameters if the zone values are known based on prior experience.

Sensor Calibration Page

The Sensor Calibration Page has parameters which can change the internal calibration of the temperature sensor input signal. There is a low and high calibration point for both the control sensor and the high limit sensor. To calibrate the instrument, allow the control to warm up for at least 30 minutes.

To access the Sensor Calibration Page, enter the Setup Mode (see description earlier in this manual). Press the Page key until Control Sensor is displayed. Press the Menu key.

The control may have the optional process value retransmission output feature. The output is a 1 to 5VDC signal. To calibrate the retransmit signal, the RetOutLo and RetOutHi values from the Control Page must be known. You may bypass calibrating the control and high limit sensor input to access only the retransmit calibration by pressing the Menu key until RetCalLo is displayed (skip steps 4-17).

To re-calibrate the instrument:

1. Disconnect the control and high limit sensor thermocouples.

2. Connect a calibration instrument with a type J thermocouple output to the control sensor input. Allow the control to warm up at least 30 minutes.

3. Access Setup Mode.

4. Press Page key until -100F is displayed.

5. Press Menu key until Ctrl Sens -100F is displayed.

6. With Ctrl Sens -100F displayed, adjust the calibration instrument to Type J thermocouple, -100 degrees Fahrenheit output.

7. Wait 30 seconds. Press the key.

8. With Ctrl Sens 1400F displayed, adjust the calibration instrument to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit output (Type J thermocouple).

9. Wait 30 seconds. Press the key.

10. When the control displays Ctrl Sens Done, disconnect the calibration instrument from the control sensor input and connect it to the high limit sensor input. Reconnect the control sensor thermocouple.

11. Press the Menu key until HL Sens -100F is displayed.

12. With the control displaying HL Sens -100F, adjust the calibration instrument to -100 degrees Fahrenheit output (Type J thermocouple).

13. Wait 30 seconds. Press the key.

14. With the control displaying HL Sens 1400F, adjust the calibration instrument to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit output (Type J thermocouple).

15. Wait 30 seconds. Press the key.

16. When the control displays HL Sens Done, disconnect the calibration instrument from the high limit sensor input. Re-connect the high limit sensor thermocouple.

17. To skip calibration of the retransmit signal, press the Page key twice to exit the Sensor Calibration Page.

18. To calibrate the retransmit signal, press the Menu key until RetCalLo is displayed.

19. Connect a calibration instrument with a type J thermocouple output to the control sensor input.

20. Connect a voltage measurement device to the retransmit output terminals.

21. Set the calibration instrument output to the temperature value of the RetOutLo parameter from the Control Page.

22. Adjust the RetCalLo * value using the keys until the voltage measurement device reads 1VDC.

23. Press the Menu key.

24. Set the calibration instrument output to the temperature value of the RetOutHi parameter from the Control Page.

25. Adjust the RetCalHi * value using the keys until the voltage measurement device reads 5VDC.

26. Press the Menu key.

27. Press the Page key to exit the Sensor Calibration Page.

28. Calibration is now complete. Disconnect the calibration instrument and voltage measurement device (if used).

29. Verify that the control and high limit sensor thermocouples are connected.

Menu Item Display Description Range Control Sensor

Cal

HiLim Sensor Cal

Retransmit Cal RetCalLo XXXX *

Ctrl Sens -100F Ctrl Sens 1400F Ctrl Sens Done

HL Sens -100F HL Sens 1400F HL Sens Done

RetCalHi XXXX *

Calibrate Sensor Low End Calibrate Sensor High End Control Sensor Cal Complete

Calibrate HiLim Sensor Low End Calibrate HiLim Sensor High End HiLim Sensor Cal Complete

Calibrate Retransmit Output Low Calibrate Retransmit Output High

-100 to 1400°F

-100 to 1400°F (read only)

-100 to 1400°F

-100 to 1400°F (read only)

0 to 4096** 0 to 4096***

*Note that the actual RetCalLo and RetCalHi values displayed are of no importance.

Enable Page

The Enable Page controls access to the other Setup Pages. The setpoint minimum and maximum values, and the security passwords are also set on the Enable Page. To access the Enable Page, enter the Setup Mode using a level 2 access code (see description earlier in this manual). Press the Page key until Enable is displayed. Press the Menu key. Each parameter can be changed by pressing the Menu key until the desired parameter is displayed, and then pressing the keys to change the value.

NOTE: Changing the enable to “yes” for each page will allow access to the page in Level 1 security.

Menu Item Display Description Range Profiles Enable Profile

1-8

Autostart Enable Auto

Start PID Enable PID Controls access to PID Page Yes or No Control Enable Control Controls access to Control Page Yes or No Communication Enable

Communication Real Time

Clock Relay outputs Enable Relay

Test Enable Test Controls access to Test Page Yes or No Zone

Calibration Sensor

Calibration Setpoint lower

limit Setpoint upper

limit High limit

overhead Password level 1 Enable

Password level 2 Enable

Setpoint Change

Analog Output Type

Enable Clock Controls access to Real Time

1-4

Enable Zone

Cal

Enable Sensor

Cal

Enable

SPLowerLim

Enable

SPUpperLim

Enable

HiLimOH

Password 1

Password 2

Enable

SPChange

Enable Analog

Type

* Maximum high limit setpoint = SPUpperLim + HiLimOH

Controls access to Program Page Yes or No

Controls access to AutoStart Page

Controls access to Communication Page

Clock Page Controls access to Relay Page Yes or No

Controls access to Zone Calibration Page

Controls access to Sensor Calibration Page

Sets minimum setpoint allowed

Sets maximum setpoint allowed

Sets maximum high limit setpoint allowed*

Sets password for access level 1 0 to 1000

Sets password for access level 2 0 to 1000

Set to DISABLE to lock out setpoint and high limit setpoint changes in Manual and Timer Modes

Sets Analog Output type Ctrl or Proc

Yes or No

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to 1400°F)

3 to 11°C (5 to 20°F)*

Yes or No

Digital Inputs (optional)

The Protocol Plus control can be run by external inputs wired to the control from an external source such as a PLC or control panel switches. The external run operation can Run, Hold or Stop profiles 1 through 7 (profile 8 can not be operated externally). Refer to the table below for the inputs required for the desired operation. NOTE: A profile must be created in the program page before trying to run a profile number.

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Profile Selected ON OFF OFF 1 OFF ON OFF 2 ON ON OFF 3 OFF OFF ON 4 ON OFF ON 5 OFF ON ON 6 ON ON ON 7 OFF OFF OFF none

To start the selected profile, set Input 1, 2, 3 or 4 to ON. To hold a profile, set Input 4 to OFF. To stop a profile, set all inputs to OFF.

Digital Inputs

Error Messages and Alarms

The Alarm Status Hi-limit LED is flashing. This indicates a problem with the thermocouple, or the Hi-limit setpoint has been exceeded. Once the problem has corrected, press the Reset pushbutton.

The Alarm Status Soak LED is flashing. This indicates that the oven temperature has not entered or dropped out of the soak band and the soak timer has stopped.

The top LED Display reads OPEN. This indicates that either the Control or the Hi-limit thermocouple is disconnected or broken. The lower LCD display should indicate which thermocouple is the problem. Repair or replace the thermocouple.

The lower LCD display reads CONTROL SENS ERR. This indicates that the Control thermocouple is disconnected or broken. The upper LED display should indicate OPEN showing a thermocouple problem. Repair or replace the thermocouple.

The lower LCD display reads HI-LIM SENS ERR. This indicates that the Hi-limit thermocouple is disconnected or broken. Repair or replace the thermocouple.

The lower LCD display reads HIGH LIMIT ALARM. This indicates that the Hi-limit temperature setpoint has been exceeded. Determine if the setting is set too close to the setpoint, the SSR is defective, or the calibration is incorrect.

Quick Reference and Default Values

Program Page

Menu Item Display Default Range Setting Ramp Time Seg 1 Pro-1 Seg-1 Ramp Time 00:00 00m00s to

99h59s Event 1 Set Value Pro-1 Seg-1 Ramp Event 1 Off Off, On Event 2 Set Value Pro-1 Seg-1 Ramp Event 2 Off Off, On Event 3 Set Value Pro-1 Seg-1 Ramp Event 3 Off Off, On Event 4 Set Value Pro-1 Seg-1 Ramp Event 4 Off Off, On Soak Temp Seg 1 Pro-1 Seg 1 Soak Temp 68°F SPLowerLim to

SPUpperLim * Soak Time Seg 1 Pro-1 Seg 1 Soak Time 00:00 00m00s to

99h59s Event 1 Set Value Pro-1 Seg-1 Soak Event 1 Off Off, On Event 2 Set Value Pro-1 Seg-1 Soak Event 2 Off Off, On Event 3 Set Value Pro-1 Seg-1 Soak Event 3 Off Off, On Event 4 Set Value Pro-1 Seg-1 Soak Event 4 Off Off, On (repeat for segments 2-8) High Limit Setpoint Pro-1 Hi-Lim SP Max

HiLimSP

Loop From Pro-1 Loop From XX No No, Seg-1 to

Loop To Pro-1 Loop To XX No No, Seg-1 to

Loop Count Pro-1 Loop Number 0 0 to 99 Profile Link Pro-1 Link To XX Stop Stop, Hold,

Guaranteed Soak Pro-1 Guar Band Off Off, 1 to 760°C

(repeat for profiles 2-8)

MinHiLimSP to

MaxHiLimSP *,

Band **

Seg-8

Pro-1 to Pro-8

(1400°F)

* See Enable Page ** Band value is set on Control Page

Programming Table Profile Number__________ Profile Name__________

Ramp

Seg-

ment

Events

Time

Temp-

erature

Time

Soak

Events

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8

High Limit Setpoint

Loop From Seq

Loop To Seq

Loop Number

Link To Pro

Guar Soak Band

Autostart

Menu Item Display Default Range Setting

Enable Autostart Sunday mode Sunday time Monday mode Monday time Tuesday mode Tuesday time Wednesday mode Auto Start Wed Mode Wednesday time Thursday mode Thursday time Friday mode Friday time Saturday mode Saturday time

Auto Start Enable Auto Start Sun Mode Auto Start Sun Time Auto Start Mon Mode Auto Start Mon Time Auto Start Tue Mode Auto Start Tue Time

Auto Start Wed Time Auto Start Thu Mode Auto Start Thu Time Auto Start Fri Mode Auto Start Fri Time Auto Start Sat Mode Auto Start Sat Time

No Off 00:00 Off 00:00 Off 00:00 Off 00:00 Off 00:00 Off 00:00 Off 00:00

No, Yes Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8 00:00 to 23:59 Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8 00:00 to 23:59 Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8 00:00 to 23:59 Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8 00:00 to 23:59 Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8 00:00 to 23:59 Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8 00:00 to 23:59 Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8 00:00 to 23:59

PID

Menu Item Display Default Range Setting

Display units Proportional band PID Prop Band Integral reset Derivative Rate AutoTune

PID Temp Unit

PID Reset PID Rate PID AutoTune

°C 6°C 2 0 Disable

°C or °F 1 to 56°C (1 to 100°F) 0 to 100 seconds/repeat 0 to 500 seconds Disable, Enable

Control

Menu Item Display Default Range Setting

Cycle Time High limit setpoint High limit band Power fail recovery Recovery time limit Powerup start enable Control EPwrStrt Powerup Start Mode Control StrtMode Hysteresis Process out low Process out high Time scale Key press beep End of cycle beep Alarm beep

Control Cycle Time 1 Control Hi-Lim SP Control Hi-Lim Band Off Control PwrFRec Control PwrFTime

Control Hyst Control RetOutLo Control RetOutHi Control TimeScale Control KeyBeep Control EOCBeep Control AlarmBeep Off

*see Enable Page Communication (optional)

Max HiLimSP MinHiLimSP - MaxHiLimSP*

Stop 00m00s Dis Off 3°C 80°C 400°C hh:mm On Off

1 to 60 seconds

Off, 3°C to 11°C (5°F to 20°F) Stop, Restart, Hold, Resume 00m00s to 99m59s Dis, En Off, Manual, Timer, Pro-1 to Pro-8 1°C to 56°C (1°F to 100°F)

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to 1400°F)

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to 1400°F) hh:mm or mm:ss On or Off On or Off On or Off

Menu Item Display Default Range Setting

Address Mode Baud rate

Parity

Communication CommAddr Communication CommMode Communication Baud Rate

Communication Parity

1 OFF

19.2K

None

1 to 255 OFF, Modbus 2400, 4800, 9600,

19.2K, 38.4K None, Odd, Even

Real Time Clock

Menu Item Display Default Range Setting

Day of the week

Time of day Reset clock

Clock Day

Clock HH:MM Clock UP to Reset CLK*

Mon

00:00 Ready

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

00:00 to 23:59 Ready, Done

* if the key is not pressed, the clock values will retain their original values, the display will change to Done if the clock is reset

Relay Outputs (optional) Push Select key to select relay. If Relay 0 appears, no relays are installed

Menu Item Display Default Range

Type of relay Action of relay Type of alarm* Alarm setpoint* Alarm deviation* Inhibit alarm* Type of event** Event setpoint ***

(repeat for relay outputs 2-4, if available) * appears only for alarm types

** appears only for time or temperature event types *** appears only for temperature event types **** see enable page ***** Normally de-energized and non-latching, normally energized and non-latching, normally de-energized and

latching, normally energized and latching

Relay 1 RelayType Relay 1 RelayAction Relay 1 AlarmType Relay 1 AlmHi/Lo SP Relay 1 AlmDevBand Relay 1 ALMInhibit Relay 1 EventType Relay 1 Event SP

Off NDE High 538°C 3°C On Time SPUpLim

Off, Alarm, Cycl, Ev1 to Ev4

NDE, NE, NDEL, NEL*****

High, Low, Plus, Minus, Band

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to 1400°F)

1 to 56°C (1 to 100°F)

En or Dis

Time or Temp

SPLoLim to SPUpLim****

Table of Settings

Relay Type Action

Alarm/ Event Type

Setpoint

Alarm Deviation

Alarm Inhibit

Test

Menu Item Display Default Range Setting

Heater output High limit relay Relay 1 output Relay 2 output Relay 3 output Relay 4 output High Limit Sensor

Test HeatOut Test HiLimOut Test Rly1 Out Test Rly2 Out Test Rly3 Out Test Rly4 Out Test HL Temp

Off Off Off Off Off Off (sensor reading)

On On On On On On

Zone Cal

Menu Item Display Default Range Setting

Zone 1 actual

Zone1 displayed

Zone 2 actual

Zone2 displayed

Factory calibration* Zone Cal FactCal

Zone Cal Zone1Act

Zone Cal Zone1Dis

Zone Cal Zone2Act

Zone Cal Zone2Dis

38°C

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to 1400°F)

38°C

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to 1400°F)

260°C

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to 1400°F)

260°C

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to 1400°F)

Ready

Ready or Done (push- key)

*only use when no calibration instrument is available

Sensor Cal

Menu Item Display Default Range Setting

Control Sensor Cal Ctrl Sens 0F

Ctrl Sens 1000F Ctrl Sens Done

HiLim Sensor Cal HL Sens 0F

HL Sens 1000F HL Sens Done

Retransmit Cal

* note that the actual RetCalLo and RetCalHi values displayed are of no importance. ** press keys until retransmission output = 1VDC *** press keys until retransmission output = 5VDC

RetCalLo XXXX * RetCalHi XXXX *

-100°F 1400°F Done

0 4096

-100 to 1400°F

-100 to 1400°F (read only)

-100 to 1400°F

-100 to 1400°F (read only)

0 to 4096** 0 to 4096***

Enable Page

Menu Item Display Default Range Setting

Profiles

Enable Profile 1-8

Yes

Yes or No Autostart PID Control Communication Real Time Clock Relay outputs Test Zone Calibration Sensor Calibration Setpoint lower limit

Setpoint upper limit

High limit overhead Password level 1 Password level 2

Enable Auto Start Enable PID Enable Control Enable Communication No Enable Clock Enable Relay 1-4 Enable Test Enable Zone Cal Enable Sensor Cal Enable SPLowerLim

Enable SPUpperLim

Enable HiLimOH Enable Password 1 Enable Password 2

No Yes No

No No No No No 20°C

260°C

5°C 1 2

Yes or No

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to

1400°F)

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to

1400°F)

3 to 11°C (5 to 20°F)*

0 to 1000

0 to 1000 Manual/Timer mode

setpoint change Analog Output Type Enable Analog Type Proc Ctrl or Proc

Enable SPChange

Yes

Yes or No

* Maximum high limit setpoint (MaxHiLimSP) = SPUpperLim + HiLimOH Minimum high limit setpoint (MinHiLimSP) = SPLowerLim + HiLimOH

Technical Specifications

UL, cUL listed: UL file E136675 CE compliance to:

Power supply:

Temperature:

Humidity: 90% or less, non-condensing Sensor inputs:

Temperature display:

Message display:

Time base: +/- 4 seconds accuracy in 24 hours

• EMC Directive 89-366/EEC

• European Standard EN55011/1991

• European Standard EN50082-2/1995

• 100 to 240 VAC +10% -15%, 50-60Hz, 30VA Maximum

• 12 to 24 VAC/VDC +/-10%, DC to 60Hz, 30VA Maximum

• Storage -20 to 60°C

• Operating 0 to 50°C

• Type J thermocouple

• Input impedance 1M ohm or greater

• Common mode noise rejection of 140db@60Hz

• Common mode input voltage of +/-12.0VDC

• Sample rate of at least 1 sample per second

• Stability of +/- 0.5ΕC per 5ΕC change in ambient temperature

• Repeatability of +/- 0.5ΕC, or +/-0.1% of sensed temperature (whichever is

greater)

• Accuracy (@ 77

• Supply Voltage Influence of +/-0.5ΕC per 10% change in nominal line voltage

• 1 degree resolution (C or F)

• Accuracy after calibration of +/- 1ΕC, or +/-0.2% of sensed temperature (whichever is greater) @25ΕC

• Four-digit seven-segment LCD, 0.43 inches high (11mm)

• Readout Stability (+/-

• Two-line, 16 alpha-numeric 5x7 dot matrix characters per line

• 0.2 inches high (5mm)

-73°C to 760°C (-100°F to 1400°F)

°F +/-0.2 percent of span (+/-3°F)

1°F/10°F Change in ambient temperature)

Heat control output:

Relay output: (plug-in module)

Retransmit output: 0 to 5 VDC into > 100K ohm load or 4-20maDC > 0-800 Ohm Load (+/-0.2% of

Communications: (plug-in module)

Remote inputs: (plug-in module)

Front panel: NEMA 4X (with gasket) Dimensions: 3.57H x 7.24W x 2.84D inches (91H x 184W x 72D mm) Panel opening: 3.63H x 7.30W inches (92H x 185W mm)

SSR Drive 24VDC nominal @ 70mA

Form A dry contact, rated 3 amps @ 24-264VAC

programmed span accuracy, +/- 1LSD)

• RS232 Single drop, isolated

• RS422 Multi-drop, isolated

• RS485 Multi-drop, isolated

Dry-contact closure type with less than 250 ohm ON resistance

MAINTENANCE

Do not attempt any service on this oven before opening the main power disconnect switch.

Checklist

Τ Keep equipment clean. Gradual dirt accumulation retards air flow. A dirty oven can

result in unsatisfactory operation such as unbalanced temperature in the work chamber, reduced heating capacity, reduced production, overheated components, etc. Keep the walls, floor and ceiling of the oven work chamber free of dirt and dust. Floating dust or accumulated dirt may produce unsatisfactory work results. Keep all equipment accessible. Do not permit other materials to be stored or piled against it.

Τ Protect controls against excessive heat. This is particularly true of controls, motors

or other equipment containing electronic components. Temperatures greater than

51.5ΕC (125ΕF) should be avoided.

Τ Establish maintenance & checkup schedules. Do this promptly and follow the

schedules faithfully. Careful operation and maintenance will be more than paid for in continuous, safe and economical operation.

Τ Maintain equipment in good repair. Make repairs immediately. Delays may be

costly in added expense for labor and materials and in prolonged shut down.

Τ Practice safety. Make it a prime policy to know what you are doing before you do it.

Make CAUTION, PATIENCE, and GOOD JUDGEMENT the safety watchwords for the operation of your oven.

Τ Lubrication, Fan motor bearings are permanently lubricated. All door latches,

hinges, door operating mechanisms, bearing or wear surfaces should be lubricated to ensure easy operation.

Tests

Tests should be performed carefully and regularly. The safety of personnel as well as the condition of equipment may depend upon the proper operation of any one of the functions of the temperature control. Test the control every 40 hours. Check that the heater LED is cycling on and off, indicating that the heater is working. Also check the high limit function to make sure it is working properly.

To test the high limit:

1. Go to Manual Mode and enter control setpoint value at least 20° F (11° C) lower than the current process temperature.

2. Press the Menu key and lower the high limit setpoint to a value just below the current process temperature.

3. The high limit alarm indicator should flash and a high limit alarm message should be displayed. Verify that the heater relay has been disabled by checking that 2LED on the control panel circuit board is not lit.

4. Return the control setpoint and high limit setpoint values to their original values.

5. Press the Reset key.

Replacement

Parts

To order or return parts, contact the Service Products Division at Despatch. The Service Products features our Response Center for customer service. When returning parts, a Despatch representative will provide you with an MRA (Material Return Authorization) number. The MRA number must be attached to the returned part for identification. When you are ordering parts, be sure to give the model number, serial number and the part number. This will expedite the process of obtaining a replacement part.

When you have a service need, contact the Response Center at 1-800-473-7373: FAX 612-781-5353.

WARNING: Disconnect the main power switch or power cord before attempting any repair or adjustment.

Protocol Plus™ Instrument

(Tools needed: 1/4" socket driver with #1 bit, #2 Phillips screwdriver)

1. Disconnect the power.

2. Remove the screws from the sides of the control panel and slide it forward.

3. Unplug all terminals on the rear of the control, noting the proper connections.

4. Remove the four retaining clips for the control.

5. Remove the control.

6. Insert the new control into the panel.

7. Fasten the four retaining clips.

8. Re-plug all terminals.

9. Fasten the control panel.

Heater Unit

(Tools needed: 3/8" wrench, square recess driver with #1 bit)

1. Remove the floor plate. a. Remove the screws from the floor plate.

b. Lift the floor plate out of the oven.

2. Disconnect the heater leads from heater element with wrench. Note which wires go on which terminals.

3. Unscrew the screws holding the heater frame to the oven body.

4. Remove the heater and discard.

5. Screw down the new heater frame.

6. Attach the heater leads to appropriate terminals.

7. Replace the interior floor and screws.

Fan Motor

(Tools needed: Square recess driver w/#1 bit, 5/32 inch Allen wrench, one quarter (¼) inch socket set)

1. Remove the screws from the sides of the control panel and slide forward.

2. Unplug the motor harness from the circuit board and remove motor and heater ground wires from ground stud.

3. Unplug heater leads from circuit board and thermocouple leads from control.

4. Pull off fresh air damper handle from damper arm.

5. Remove screws holding fresh air damper arm assembly to control panel.

6. Remove the chamber floor plate. a. Remove the screws from the floor plate.

b. Lift the floor plate out of the oven.

7. Remove the left side wall.

8. Remove fan and heater plug assembly from oven by lifting on the air outlet of the assembly and pushing from underneath.

9. Remove heater (do not disconnect wires).

10. Remove the fan inlet plate.

11. Loosen the set screws (2) on fan wheel and remove wheel.

12. Remove the screws (4) holding the fan motor in place.

13. Remove the fan motor.

14. Install the fan motor. a. Insert shaft seal onto shaft.

b. Insert the shaft into shaft collar. c. Fasten motor to plug assembly with the four screws.

15. Install fan wheel onto motor shaft.

16. Replace and fasten the fan inlet cover.

17. Adjust the fan wheel for 3/16 inch clearance between the wheel and the inlet ring and tighten the set screws on the fan wheel. Check that the set screws hit the flats machined into the motor shaft.

18. Replace and fasten heater.

19. Replace fan and heater plug assembly in oven body.

20. Replace left side wall.

21. Replace and fasten floor plate.

22. Replace fresh air damper arm assembly.

23. Replace fresh air damper handle.

24. Connect heater leads to circuit board.

25. Connect motor wire harness and fasten motor and heater ground wires to ground stud.

26. Connect thermocouple wires to control.

27. Replace control panel in oven body.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Equipment which operates for long periods of time may develop problems. Below are possible problems and suggested solutions. If you have a problem not listed and do not know what to do, contact Despatch Industries at our toll free Help Line 800-473-7373.

Difficulty Probable Cause Suggested Remedy

Failure to heat No power

Broken or frayed cord Burned out heater Protocol™ malfunction Loose wire connections

Heater relay failure Door switch failure

Slow heat up Improperly loaded

Low line voltage

Heating element(s) are burned out

240 volt oven is connected to a 208V line

Fan motor failure

Check power source and/or oven and wall fuses. Replace with new cord. Replace heater (see warranty.) Replace controller. Disconnect power and check connections behind

control panel. Replace circuit board. Replace door switch.

Reduce load or redistribute load in chamber. Supply sufficient power and proper connections.

Check for circuit overload. Replace burned out element (see warranty

statement.) Raise line voltage to a 240 volt line or modify

oven for 208V operation (consult factory).

Replace fan motor.

Frequent heater element out

Erratic temp. or inaccurate temp.

Harmful fumes generated by load

Spillage or splattering of material on heater elements

Overheating oven Protocol™ malfunction

Improper tuning parameters Protocol™ miscalibration

Hi-limit setting Improper offset

Increase vent opening or discontinue process.

Disconnect power and clean oven chamber and elements.

Check the Hi-limit. Replace Protocol™.

Check tuning parameters. Recalibrate Protocol™ (see section on Calibra-

tion mode.) Hi-limit should be 10-25ΕC higher than setpoint. Check zone calibration.

Difficulty Probable Cause Suggested Remedy

Excess surface or door temp.

Improper airflow Fan motor failure

Excessive vibration

Oven will not control at setpoint

Heater does not shut down until temp. reaches the Hi-limit setting

Door seal deterioration Replace door seal.

Fan wheel seated too low on fan shaft

Unbalanced fan wheel Dirty fan wheel

Unbalanced fan wheel Hi-limit set too low

Protocol malfunction SSR malfunction

Air friction of recirculation fan

Protocol malfunction SSR malfunction

Replace fan motor. Adjust fan wheel for 3/16" clearance between

wheel and inlet ring. Replace fan wheel.

Clean fan. Replace fan wheel.

Set the Hi-limit higher Replace control. Replace SSR and/or check control output

voltage. Open exhaust air vent. Unit will not control below

minimum operating temperature with vent closed. Replace Protocol

Replace SSR

NOTE: The circuit board mounted on the control panel has three status LED indicators to help troubleshoot if the oven is not heating.

A. If LED 1 is not lit, check 2F and 3F (control fuses), or power switch. B. If LED 1 and LED 3 are lit but not LED 2, check high limit (and optional door

switch, if installed).

C. If all three LEDs are lit, check 1F and 4F (heater fuses), SSR, heater, and heater

relays.

DRAWINGS LAC1-10-5

Excerpt from drawing 141852H1, 8-2000

LAC1-10-5 Data

LAC1-38A-5

Excerpt from drawing 141853F1,4-2000

LAC1-38A-5 Data

LAC1-38B-5

Excerpt from drawing 141854G1, 4-2000

LAC1-38B-5 Data

LAC1-67-5

Excerpt from drawing 141855G1, 4-2000

LAC1-67-5 Data

LAC2-12-5

Excerpt from drawing 141856G1, 4-2000

LAC2-12-5 Data

LAC2-18-5

(Excerpt from drawing 141857G1, 4-2000)

LAC2-18-5 Data

APPENDIX: Temperature Scale Conversion and Optional MRC5000 Setup

Temperature Scale Conversion (C/F)

The Protocol Plus controller can be operated in either C or F. The default setting for the controller is C. Changing from one to the other is as follows:

1. Go into the Setup Mode on the controller.

2. Press the Select Key until Setup is displayed.

3. Press the Page key and Security will be displayed.

4. Press the Menu Key and Password will be displayed. Use the arrow keys to enter the proper password. The default password is 2 for level two.

5. Once the proper password is displayed, press the Page key until PID is displayed.

6. Press the Menu key and Temp Unit along with C or F will be displayed. Use the arrow keys to change the setting.

7. Once the proper setting is displayed, press and hold the Page key for approximately three seconds to exit the Setup Mode.

Optional MRC5000 Recorder Setup

The temperature is retransmitted to the Recorder from the Controller. Set up the Recorder as follows:

1. Make sure that jumper JU1 is setup for the 5 VDC setting (see MRC Manual).

2. Move the Mode switch to the PROG/TEST/CAL position, and Prog will be displayed.

3. Press the down arrow key twice and Inps will be displayed. Make sure the settings are per the table below.

4. Once all the settings have been changed, move the Mode switch to the RUN position. The display on both the Recorder and controller should read the same.

Parameter Code Degrees C Degrees F Inps 18 18 Icor 0 0 diSP On On dPOS 0 0 EUU ** 400 752 EUL ** 0 32 ChUP 400 800 * ChLO 0 0 DFF 1 1

* Note: The 0 - 400 chart paper must be changed to the 0 - 800 chart paper.

Depending on the equipment, 0 - 600 paper can be used if the maximum temperature is 500 degrees F.

** Note: These values must mach the setting sRetOutLo and RetOutHi on the

Control page on the Protocol Plus controller (example: RetOutLo is 32, then EUL must read 32).

Despatch LAC1-10-5 Specifications

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual