DANGER:There are no user-serviceable parts in this
instrument. Do not remo ve cover , as high volta ges
exist inside the unit. Refer servicing to your dealer .
DANGER:If thermocouples are at a high voltage, this volt-
age will be present at other points inside the unit.
DANGER:For continued fire protection, replace fuse only
with a fuse of the specified current, voltage, and
type. Remove power cord from wall socket before
checking or replacing a fuse. High voltages exist
on fuse terminals.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, the power cord protective
grounding conductor must be connected to
earth-ground.
WARNING: Install an independent temperature limit control
protection system where a fault condition could
result in fire or other hazard. Failure to install
such a system could result in injury to personnel
or damage to property.
IBM - Reg TM International Business Machines Corp.
Trademarks bearing the ® symbol in this publication are registered in the U.S. and in other countries.
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INTRODUCTION
This manual provides information for installing and operating the Temperature Controller R/S (advanced model).
Refer to Figure 1 for a vie w of the front panel of the Temperature Controller R/
S. Refer to Figures 2 and 3 for a view of the back panels of the 115 V or 230
V versions.
FIGURE 1. TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER R/S
FIGURE 2. TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER R/S, BACK PANEL
(115 V MODEL)
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FIGURE 3. TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER R/S, BACK PANEL
(230 V MODEL)
APPLICATION DATA
Applications for the Temperature Controller R/S include heating and cooling
of solids, liquids, and gases. For all applications, there are certain set-up
operations that should be made carefully to assure optimum and safe perf ormance. The power and type of heater , the positioning of the sensor , the amount
of thermal insulation, the flash point of the heated material and the many
controller set-up menu options are among the many variables to be considered in setting up the controller.
One of the most important of these considerations is the heater sizing. A heater
that is too low powered ma y not be able to raise or ev en maintain the material at
the desired set point. A heater that is too high po wered will not maintain precise
temperature control and may be unsafe. Because of the many system variables, optimum heater sizing must be determined experimentally; howev er, an
approximation can be made through a fe w calculations . These calculations are
included in the software program included with the unit.
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
The Temperature Controller R/S is designed to maintain a constant, pre-set
process temperature. It uses a temperature sensor to detect the temperature
of the process. Using a microprocessor softw are algorithm, it adjusts a heater
or cooler by varying the output duty cycle. The Temperature Controller R/S is a
single-loop controller intended for laboratory or industrial applications. The unit
can control loads of up to 15 amperes (A).
The Temperature Controller R/S is housed in a rectangular metal enclosure,
with plastic bezels on the front and back. All connections are made on the
rear of the unit. The display and keypad are on the front. A bail bar, or tilt
stand, is used to elevate the front display panel for easy viewing and opera-
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tion. The unit can also be mounted in a panel with the use of an optional panel
mount kit. A two-line, 16-character, 14-segment vacuum fluorescent display
is used for display of operating, setup, and alarm parameters.
A number of accessories can be used with this deluxe model of the Temperature Controller, including v arious types of temperature sensors, heating units,
cooling units (such as fans or pumps), remote alarms, and recorders.
One of several additional R/S model features (not available in the standard
models) is “Ramp and Soak,” which uses a timed sequence pre-set user
temperature set points.
The unit also has RS-232-C Serial Communications, so that it can be set up
and controlled by a computer. An IBM®-compatible PC (personal computer)
disk is included with the R/S controller, along with a separate operator's man ual.
It can be used to set up the controller and perform logging and other functions. For advanced users, a serial communications specification is included
on disk for customized programming.
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
Refer to Figure 4 and the following paragraphs.
LEFT Arrow
UP and
DOWN
Arrows
Indicator
Lights
Readout Display
Alarm LED
Function Control Keys
FIGURE 4. FRONT PANEL DISPLAYS
Vacuum Fluorescent Readout
The vacuum fluorescent readout displays operation and setup parameters.
Alarm conditions are also displayed.
UP, DOWN, LEFT Arrows
The UP and DOWN arrow keys will increment or decrement the current values of displayed (blinking) numerals or enable you to scroll through a list
where multiple-choice parameters are offered. The LEFT arrow key allows
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you to change default numeric settings by moving the blinking cursor left to
the next most significant digit. When you have reached the most significant
digit (furthest left), the LEFT arrow key will move the flashing cursor back to
the least significant digit (furthest right).
MENU Key
The MENU key allows you to access all of the user-configurable setup parameters of the Temperature Controller. Pressing the MENU key will scroll
through the parameter options, using the arrow ke ys to change those parameters. Refer to the Setup Procedures section for additional information on
each parameter.
SET Key
The SET key allows y ou to change the control setpoint (SP), using the arrow
keys. Pressing the SET key again will exit the setpoint mode. In the Ramp
and Soak mode, the SET key will toggle the displa y between setpoint and run
time remaining. Refer to the Operation section for additional information on
changing the setpoint.
ALARM Key
The ALARM key enables y ou to acknowledge temperature control alarm conditions and silence the audible alarm. Pressing the ALARM k ey will erase any
alarm messages on the display and stop the ALARM from flashing. If the
alarm condition is still present, the ALARM LED will remain on until the PV
(process variable) is out of the alarm condition. If manual Reset mode is
selected in setup, the ALARM key will also de-energize the alarm relay.
Refer to Setup Procedures section for additional information on setting the
appropriate alarms.
TUNE Key
The TUNE key will start an AUTO tune cycle. Heat (or cooling) is automatically applied to determine PID values. AUTO tuning must be enabled in the
setup mode for this key to function. Refer to the AUTO Tuning section for
additional information on this setting.
NOTE: When the TUNE key is pressed, the output is turned full on three
times for a period of time and overshoot of the setpoint will occur.
Do not use the AUTO tune feature if this would have an adverse
affect on your process.
RUN/STOP Key
Pressing this key when the Temperature Controller is stopped will start the
control process and activate the load, if required. Pressing this k e y when the
Temperature Controller is r unning will cause it to stop.
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HEAT, COOL, TUNE LED Annunciators
These three indicators will light to indicate Temperature Controller functions.
The green HEAT light will tur n on when power is being applied to the heater
output. The g reen COOL light will turn on when the Temperature Controller is in
the cooling mode and power is applied to the cooler output. The yellow TUNE
light will turn on when the Temperature Controller is in the AUTO tuning mode .
How to Use this Product
Here is a summary of the steps required to setup and operate the Temperature Controller R/S.
1. Install the unit.
Setup your process.
Plug the Controller power cord to an AC outlet, turn unit on.
Plug the heater (or cooler) into the Controller rear panel and install in
your process.
Connect a sensor to the rear panel (thermocouple, RTD or thermistor)
and install in your process.
Optional installation connections:
Connect a recorder to the recorder contacts on the rear panel.
Connect an external alarm to the alarm output connection on the rear panel.
Connect a serial cable between the Controller RS232 connector and a
PC and follow the instructions for setup in the separate PC program operator manual.
2. Setup the operating parameters. Press MENU and follow the interactive
setup selections. If your setup is the same as the factory set defaults,
this step is not necessary . Howev er, each of the setup options should be
checked for desired or proper setting.
Set sensor type that was connected.
Select temperature scale.
Set alarms, if desired.
Calibrate system, if better accuracy is desired.
Set safety stops (over temperature and loop break).
Select control action and mode desired (PID, on/off or Ramp/Soak).
Setup recorder output temperatures, if a recorder is connected.
Set baud rate for serial connection, if a PC is connected.
3. Set the run temperature and begin controlling.
Press the SET key and enter the desired setpoint temperature.
Press TUNE if autotune is selected in setup and you want to automatically determine the PID settings.
Press the RUN/STOP key to begin temperature control.
The setpoint (SP) temperature and the actual temperature (or process
variable, PV) are displayed.
Press ALARM to acknowledge an alarm condition.
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INSTALLATION
INITIAL HARDWARE SETUP
1. Remove controller from packaging. K eep all packing material until proper
operation has been verified.
2. Use the "bail" bar (or tilt-stand) at the bottom of the unit to adjust position
for easy viewing of front panel.
Caution:To avoid electric shock, the power cord pro-
tective grounding conductor must be connected to earth-ground.
Caution:Install an independent temperature limit con-
trol protection system where a fault condition
could result in fire or other hazard. Failure to
install such a system could result in injury to
personnel or damage to property.
3. Plug the unit in to a correctly rated AC outlet and turn on the power using
the ON/OFF switch on the back panel. Refer to Figure 5.
Heater Cord
Cable Connection
Heater/Cooler
Output Fuse
Thermistor
Probe Jack
3 Wire RTD
Probe Jack
ON/OFF
Switch
Main
Power
Fuse
Mini-ANSI Thermocouple
Jack (500 ohm Max
Load Resistance)
RS-232-C Serial
Connector
115 V
FIGURE 5. 115 V BACK PANEL
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Recorder Output
Isolated 4-20 mA
Heater/Cooler
Output Fuse
Thermistor
Probe Jack
Heater Cord
Cable Connection
Line Cord
Connection
ON/OFF
Switch
3 Wire RTD
Probe Jack
Mini-ANSI Thermocouple
Jack (500 ohm Max
Load Resistance)
RS-232C Serial
Connector
Recorder Output
Isolated 4-20 mA
Main
Power
Fuse
230 V
FIGURE 5. 230 V BACK PANEL
4. Connect one of the three types of sensors to the unit (refer to Accesso-ries section for a listing of compatible probes).
5. Connect the heater or cooler (maximum of 15 A) to the unit.
6. Install the PC (personal computer) cable to the RS-232-C serial communications terminal, if desired. Refer to your PC hardware guide for PC
connections.
7. The following charts show the required connections for interfacing to an
IBM-compatible computer with either a 9-pin or 25-pin plug. The cables
listed in the Accessories section are properly wired for use.
Temperature
ControllerComputerComputer
DB-9DB-9DB-25
Pin 2Pin 3Pin 2
Pin 3Pin 2Pin 3
Pin 5Pin 5Pin 7
RS-232-C Connection Chart
NOTE: The serial data format is full duplex, 1 start bit, 8 data bits, no
parity, and 1 stop bit. The baud rate is user-selected.
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8. Recorder output and alarm output devices may be installed on the temperature controller (refer to Figure 5). The 4/20mA recorder output is
designed for a left positive (+) and a right negative (-) connection. Alarm
output is designed for a left–NO (normally open), center–COM (common), and right–NC (normally closed) connector.
SETUP PROCEDURE
NOTES:a. At any time during the setup procedure, you may return to
the previous screen by pressing and holding down the LEFT
arrow key and then pressing the MENU key.
b. For experienced operators, a flow chart may be used for set-
up. Refer to Appendix A.
c. The setup mode can only be entered when the Temperature
Controller is stopped.
1. Set the ON/OFF switch on the rear panel to ON. The LEDs will light and
all segments will light temporarily as a check of the display.
2. After the diagnostics are complete, the Temperature Controller will display the unit identification screen (refer to Figure 6).
TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER
FIGURE 6. UNIT IDENTIFICATION SCREEN
This screen will be displayed for a few seconds. The unit will automatically progress to the RUN screen.
3. Press MENU once to begin the setup process.
Sensor Types
1. To select a sensor type, press the DOWN arrow key. The following
screen will appear, with the default, or last selected, sensor indicated (refer to Figure 7).
SENSOR TYPE
THERMOCOUPLE
FIGURE 7. SENSOR TYPE SELECTION SCREEN
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2. Press the DOWN arrow ke y to select one of the three sensor types,
which are described as follows:
Thermocouple
1. To select a thermocouple type, press the MENU key (refer to Figure 8).
2. The screen will display the last thermocouple selected. To chose another thermocouple type, press the DOWN arrow key to move forward
or, if passing a desired selection, the UP arrow key to move backward.
Thermocouple selections include: K, J, E, B, T, S, R, and N.
3. Select the thermocouple type by pressing the MENU key. To ensure
proper operation, be sure that the correct thermocouple type is connected at the thermocouple jack before running the program.
THERMOCOUPLE
TYPE J
FIGURE 8. THERMOCOUPLE SELECTION SCREEN
Thermistor
1. The second sensor type available is the thermistor . Press the MENU key
at the SENSOR TYPE - THERMISTOR screen to display the following
screen (refer to Figure 9).
2. Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to chose either YSI 400 or YSI 700
thermistors.
3. After selecting the correct thermistor, press the MENU key.
THERMISTOR
YSI 400
FIGURE 9. THERMISTOR SELECTION SCREEN
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