Instruction Manual
Instrument Controller
D397-21-880
Issue G
Description Item Number
TIC Instrument Controller D397-00-000
Declaration of Conformity
We, Edwards
Manor Royal,
Crawley,
West Sussex RH10 9LW, UK
declare under our sole responsibility, as manufacturer and person within the EU authorised to
assemble the technical file, that the product(s)
TIC Instrument Controller D397-00-000
TIC Instrument Controller 6-Gauge D397-01-000
TIC Instrument Controller 6-Gauge Capacitance Manometer D397-02-000
TIC Turbo Controller 100W D397-11-000
TIC Turbo Controller 200W D397-12-000
TIC Turbo & Instrument Controller 100W D397-21-000
TIC Turbo & Instrument Controller 200W D397-22-000
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other
normative document(s)
EN61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements.
EN61326-1:2006 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory
(Industrial location, Use – EMC Requirements.
Class B Emissions)
and fulfils all the relevant provisions of
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive.
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
Note: This declaration covers all product serial numbers from the date this Declaration was
signed onwards.
11/06/2010, Eastbourne
Mr L Marini, Technical Manager Date and Place
This product has been manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO9001
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Contents
Section Page
1 Introduction .......................................................................................1
1.1 Scope and definitions ................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Product description ...................................................................................................... 1
2 Technical data ....................................................................................3
2.1 Electrical data ............................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Operating and storage data ............................................................................................ 3
2.3 Mechanical data .......................................................................................................... 3
2.4 Connections ............................................................................................................... 3
2.4.1 Active gauge connectors ................................................................................................ 3
2.4.2 Logic interface ...........................................................................................................4
2.4.3 Serial communications .................................................................................................. 5
2.4.4 Analogue outputs ........................................................................................................ 6
3 Installation ............................................... ........................................ ..9
Contents
3.1 Unpack and inspect ...................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Fitting the controller .................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Controller electrical connections ....................................................................................12
3.3.1 Connecting the electrical supply .....................................................................................12
3.3.2 Additional earth bonding ..............................................................................................12
3.3.3 Connecting an active gauge ...........................................................................................13
3.3.4 Connecting the logic interface .......................................................................................13
3.3.5 Connecting the serial interface .......................................................................................14
4 Operation ........................................................................................ 17
4.1 Front panel description ................................................................................................17
4.2 Menu structure ..........................................................................................................18
4.3 Navigating the menu ...................................................................................................19
4.4 The view screen .........................................................................................................19
4.5 Turning gauges and relays on/off ....................................................................................19
4.6 Changing list items .....................................................................................................20
4.7 Changing numerical values ............................................................................................20
4.7.1 Entering negative components e.g. 5.00E-03 ......................................................................21
4.8 Gauge setup .............................................................................................................21
4.8.1 Default setup options (all gauges) ...................................................................................22
4.8.2 Gauge status messages .................................................................................................22
4.8.3 Active Pirani Gauge (APG) .............................................................................................22
4.8.4 Active Linear Pirani Gauge (APGX) ...................................................................................23
4.8.5 Active Thermocouple Gauge (ATC-E) control ......................................................................24
4.8.6 Active Strain Gauge (ASG) control ...................................................................................25
4.8.7 Active Inverted Magnetron (AIM) gauge control ....................................................................26
4.8.8 Active Ion Gauge (AIGX-S) control ...................................................................................27
4.8.9 Wide Range Gauge (WRG) .............................................................................................28
4.9 Alarms ....................................................................................................................30
4.10 The main menu ..........................................................................................................30
4.11 Linking gauges ...........................................................................................................30
4.12 Parameters/units .......................................................................................................31
4.13 Screen options ...........................................................................................................31
4.13.1 Organising gauges on the view screen ...............................................................................32
4.14 Relay setpoint outputs .................................................................................................32
4.15 Service information .....................................................................................................32
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4.16 Electrical supply failure ...............................................................................................32
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5 Maintenance ..................................................................................... 33
5.1 Safety ..................................................................................................................... 33
5.2 Fault finding .............................................................................................................33
5.3 Cleaning the controller ................................................................................................34
5.4 Software updates .......................................................................................................34
5.5 Factory defaults .........................................................................................................34
6 Storage and disposal ....................................................... ..... ..... ..... ..... 35
6.1 Storage ...................................................................................................................35
6.2 Disposal ...................................................................................................................35
7 Service, spares and accessories .............................................................. 37
7.1 Service .................................................................................................................... 37
7.2 Spares .....................................................................................................................37
7.3 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 3 7
Index ........................................................... ................................... 39
For return of equipment, complete the HS Forms at the end of this manual.
Illustrations
Figure Page
1 Pin connections for an 8-way FCC/RJ45 ............................................................................. 4
2 Pin connection for a 15-way sub-minature ‘D’ type socket .......................................................4
3 Pin connections for a 9-way sub-miniature 'D' type socket ........................................................ 6
4 Pin connection for 4-way analogue output connector ............................................................. 6
5 Bench mounted TIC dimensions (mm) ...............................................................................10
6 Front panel removal ....................................................................................................10
7 Rack mounting of a TIC ................................................................................................11
8 Panel cut out drawing ..................................................................................................11
9 Rear panel connections ................................................................................................12
10 IBM PC RS232 interface - 9-way ......................................................................................14
11 IBM PC RS232 interface - 25-way .....................................................................................14
12 RS485 TIC network ......................................................................................................15
13 Front panel display .....................................................................................................17
14 View screen shortcuts ..................................................................................................18
15 Menu structure ..........................................................................................................18
16 New gauge connected ..................................................................................................19
17 Changing numerical values ............................................................................................20
18 Gauge setup screen .....................................................................................................22
19 Gauge setup screen APGX-M ..........................................................................................24
20 Gauge setup screen ASG ...............................................................................................26
21 Gauge setup screen AIGX ..............................................................................................28
22 Gauge setup screen WRG ..............................................................................................29
23 Controlled item .........................................................................................................30
24 Control setup ............................................................................................................31
25 Gauge order set up .....................................................................................................32
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Tables
Table Page
1 Compatible equipment for the Instrument Controller ............................................................. 1
2 Gauge connector pin-out ............................................................................................... 4
3 Logic interface connector pin-out .................................................................................... 5
4 Serial communications connector pin-out ........................................................................... 6
5 Pin allocation for analogue outputs ................................................................................... 7
6 Component checklist ....................................................................................................9
7 Front panel symbols and their functions ............................................................................17
8 Default setup options (all gauges) ...................................................................................21
9 Gauge status messages .................................................................................................22
10 Error/diagnostic monitoring APG .....................................................................................23
11 Setup options APGX .....................................................................................................23
12 Error/diagnostic monitoring APGX ...................................................................................24
13 ATC-D and ATC-M gauge tubes ........................................................................................24
14 Error/diagnostic monitoring ATC-E ..................................................................................25
15 Setup options ASG ......................................................................................................25
16 Error diagnostic monitoring ASG ......................................................................................26
17 Error/diagnostic monitoring AIM .....................................................................................27
18 Setup options AIGX .....................................................................................................27
19 Error/diagnostic monitoring AIM .....................................................................................28
20 Setup options WRG .....................................................................................................29
21 Error/diagnostic monitoring WRG ....................................................................................29
22 Fault finding .............................................................................................................33
23 Factory default settings ...............................................................................................34
24 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 37
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1I n t r o d u c t i o n
1.1 Scope and definitions
This manual provides Installation, Operation and Maintenance instructions for the Edwards Instrument Controller.
You must use the Controller as specified in this manual.
Read this manual before you install and operate the Edward s Instrument Cont roller. Important safety information is
highlighted as WARNING and CAUTION instructions; you must obey these instructions. The use of WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS is defined below.
WARNING
Warnings are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in injury or death to
people.
CAUTION
Cautions are given where failure to observe the instruction could result in damage to the equipment, associated
equipment and process.
Introduction
Throughout this manual, page, figure or table numbers are sequential.
The following IEC warning label appears on the controller:
WARNING
Warning - refer to accompanying documentation.
Edwards offer European customers a recycling service.
1.2 Product description
WARNING
Improper use of the equi pment could cause damage to it or injury to people. The user is
responsible for the safe operation and monitoring of the equipment. Hazardous voltages should not
be connected to this unit except where specified.
The Instrument Controller is provided with a large clear graphics display, easy-to-use control interface via a touch
sensitive keypad, an RS232/485 interface for control and data monitoring on a remote PC and a logic interface for
interface with associated system hardware.
The compatible instruments that can be used with the Instrument Controller are listed in Table 1.
Table 1 - Compatible equipment for the Instrument Controller
TIC variant Compatibility
TIC Instrument Controller Up to 3 active gauges including: APG, APGX, ATC, ASG, AIM, WRG and AIGX
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2T e c h n i c a l d a t a
2.1 Electrical data
Connector type CEE/IEC 320
Electrical supply 90 to 264 V a.c. 47 to 63 Hz
Power consumption
TIC Instrument Controller 55 VA maximum (D397-00-000)
Peak inrush current 5 A at 110 V a.c D397-00-000
12 A at 240 V a.c D397-00-000
Fuse The unit is self-protecting and has no user replaceable
fuse. The unit will recover once any overload is removed.
Earth Stud M4
2.2 Operating and storage data
Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C to 40 °C
Ambient storage temperature range -30 °C to 70 °C
Maximum ambient operating humidity Max 90% RH non condensing at 40 °C
Maximum operating altitude 3000 m max
IP rating 20
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Technical data
2.3 Mechanical data
Weight
TIC Instrument Controller 1.3 kg
2.4 Connections
2.4.1 Active gauge connectors
Connector type FCC/RJ45, 8-way (refer to Figure 1)
Power supply 24 V d.c.
Maximum power rating 21 W total for the three gauges
Input voltage range -0.5 V to 15 V
Output ID current 33
Control output active: < 0.8 V d.c. (2 mA max)
Control input low: < 2.0 V d.c. (I
µA, 0 V to 13 V
inactive: open (internal pull-up to 24 V)
< 160 µ A)
out
high: > 3.5 V d.c. (internally pulled up to 24 V)
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Pin Allocation
1 Power supply positive
2P o w e r s u p p l y c o m m o n
3S i g n a l i n p u t
4 Identification
5 Signal common
6C o n t r o l l i n e 1
7C o n t r o l l i n e 2
8N / C
Figure 1 - Pin connections for an 8-way FCC/RJ45
Table 2 - Gauge connector pin-out
2.4.2 Logic interface
Connector type 25-way sub-miniature 'D' type socket (refer to Figure 2)
Power supply 24 V d.c.
Maximum output power 5 W
Control output active: <1.1 V d.c. (I
<0.8 V d.c. (I
inactive: open (internal pull up to 24 V)
Control input low: <2.0 V d.c. (I
high: 3.5 V to 24 V d.c. (internal pull up to 24 V)
Analogue output 0 to 10 V (5 mA max)
50 mV resolution
Figure 2 - Pin connection for a 15-way sub-minature ‘D’ type socket
< 20 mA)
out
< 2 mA)
out
< 160 µA)
out
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Table 3 - Logic interface connector pin-out
Pin Allocation
1S c r e e n
2 Analogue output signal
3 Setpoint 1 output
4 Do not connect
5 Setpoint 5 output
6 Setpoint 4 output
7P o w e r s u p p l y c o m m o n
8 Do not connect
9 Gauge 1 enable input
10 Power supply common
11 Power supply positive
12 Power supply common
13 Power supply common
14 Analogue output common
15 Setpoint 2 output
16 Setpoint 3 output
17 Do not connect
18 Alarm output
19 Setpoint 6 output
20 Gauge 2 enable input
21 Gauge 3 enable input
22 Do not connect
23 Do not connect
24 Do not connect
25 System interlock input (SYSI)
Technical data
2.4.3 Serial communications
Connector type 9-way sub-miniature 'D' type socket (refer to Figure 3)
RS232 transmit mark: < - 8 V (I
space: > + 8 V (I
RS232 receive mark: < + 1.0 V (Iin max: -2.0 mA)
space: >+ 2.0 V (I
maximum input: ± 12 V
RS232 protocol 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, 8 data bits, no parity
RS485 Output differential: > 1.5 V (I
Input differential threshold: >± 0.2 V (I
Maximum input: -7.0 V to + 12 V
Bus load The TIC applies one unit load to the RS485 bus.
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max: -8 mA)
out
max: + 8 mA)
out
max: + 2.0 mA)
in
max: ± 25 mA)
out
max: ± 1 mA)
in
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Figure 3 - Pin connections for a 9-way sub-miniature 'D' type socket
Pin Allocation
1N / C
2R S 2 3 2 t r a n s m i t
3R S 2 3 2 r e c e i v e
4N / C
5R S 2 3 2 c o m m o n
6N / C
7N / C
8R S 4 8 5 d a t a A
9R S 4 8 5 d a t a B
Table 4 - Serial communications connector pin-out
2.4.4 Analogue outputs
Connector type Phoenix 2.5 mm 4-way
mating half Phoenix FK-MC 0.5/4-ST-2.5
(available from Edwards as 5000 17005)
Short circuit protection All signals
Max load Gauge signals: ± 1 mA
Common: ± 3 mA
Output voltages
Gauge connected: Gauge signal voltage
(± 2% ± 15 mv when in range 0 to + 10 V)
Gauge connected 12 V (± 1.3 V)
Figure 4 - Pin connection for 4-way analogue output connector
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Table 5 - Pin allocation for analogue outputs
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Technical data
Pin
1 Gauge 1 signal
2 Gauge 2 signal
3 Gauge 3 signal
4 Common (0 V)
Allocation
Gauges 1-3 (Top Ports)
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