Super System HP15-VR Installation Manual

HP15-VR

Self-Heated Oxygen

Measurement and Control

System

USER’S MANUAL

Super Systems Inc.

7205 Edington Drive

Cincinnati, OH 45249

Ph : 513-772-0060, 800-666-4330

Fax: [phone]

www.supersystems.com

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... 2

Overview ........................................................................................................................... 4

Electrical Connections ....................................................................................................... 5

Dimensional Drawing ......................................................................................................... 8

Spare Parts ......................................................................................................................12

Plumbing Connections ......................................................................................................12

HP15-VR Screens .............................................................................................................13

Main Overview Screen....................................................................................................13

Menu Screens ..................................................................................................................13

System Information .......................................................................................................15

Logs.............................................................................................................................15

Alarm Log ....................................................................................................................15

System Log ...................................................................................................................15

Shut down interface.......................................................................................................15

Burnoff ........................................................................................................................16

Slave Communications Status ........................................................................................16

Auxiliary Analog Input ....................................................................................................16

PID Loop Setup .............................................................................................................17

Burnoff Setup ...............................................................................................................19

Relay Assignments ........................................................................................................20

Redundant Probe Setup .................................................................................................20

Communications Setup ..................................................................................................21

Furnace Setup ..............................................................................................................23

Instrument Assignments ................................................................................................25

Temperature Instruments ..........................................................................................26

Event Instruments .....................................................................................................26

Analog Input Setup ........................................................................................................26

Analog Output Setup ......................................................................................................28

Alarm Setup .................................................................................................................30

Aux Analog Input Setup ..................................................................................................32

Overview ...................................................................................................................32

Equipment needed .....................................................................................................33

Calibration Procedure ................................................................................................33

Input - Zero Calibration ..............................................................................................33

Input – Span Calibration .............................................................................................34

Cold Junction ............................................................................................................34

Calibration....................................................................................................................34

Overview ...................................................................................................................34

Equipment needed .....................................................................................................35

Calibration Procedure ................................................................................................35

Input - Zero Calibration ..............................................................................................35

Input – Span Calibration .............................................................................................35

Output – Zero Calibration ...........................................................................................36

Output – Span Calibration ...........................................................................................36

Cold Junction ............................................................................................................36

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Tuning Assistant ...........................................................................................................37

Configuration ................................................................................................................38

Edit Event Text ..........................................................................................................38

Compact Database .....................................................................................................38

Communications Setup ..............................................................................................39

Read/Write Data ........................................................................................................39

Edit Trend Charts ......................................................................................................40

Edit Datalogger .........................................................................................................41

Reset Datalogger .......................................................................................................42

Display .....................................................................................................................42

Return ......................................................................................................................42

Chart Screen ....................................................................................................................43

CO Factor .....................................................................................................................44

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Overview

The HP15-VR system includes two main enclosures. The first contains the heater and the Gold
Probe and is painted with a heat resistant black paint. This will be referred to as the “heater
enclosure.” The second is the blue electrical control panel which includes a Super Systems
9120 controller. This will be referred to as the “electrical enclosure.” Proper operation of this
system requires that these two enclosures be wired to each other, allowing the heater to be
controlled by the electrical enclosure. For detailed information regarding the connections
between the enclosures, please refer to the Electrical Connections section of this manual on the
next page.

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Electrical Connections

Insert the probe into the coupling at the base of the large box. It is important that the probe is
inserted at the correct depth to allow proper heating. There should be between 10.0” and 10.5”
between the bottom of the adjustable 1” NPT gland and the end of the probe (see sketch below).

Once the probe has been inserted into the heater, make the necessary electrical connections at
the head of the probe. Attach the green thermocouple wire from the electrical enclosure box to
the thermocouple connection at the head of the probe (Positive (+) = Black; Negative (-) = Red).
The sensor wire should also be attached to the probe (Positive (+) = Black; Negative (-) = White).

This unit has been pre-configured and tested prior to shipment. To maximize the accuracy and
longevity of the Heated Probe, it is recommended that the unit be operated at 1500°F. It is also
possible to configure the HP to match the temperature of your furnace.

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Inside Electrical Enclosure

 6.0 AMP  6 Amp Circuit Breaker

 1000  Incoming Customer 110VAC (Line)
  Incoming Customer 110VAC (Neutral)
  110VAC (Neutral) To Heater
  110VAC (Neutral) To Heater
 GND  Incoming Customer 110VAC (Ground)

 
 

 1103  110VAC (Switched Line) to Heater Enclosure
 1601  Enriching Gas Contact #1
 1602  Enriching Gas Contact #2
 1621  Dilution Air Contact #1
 1622  Dilution Air Contact #2
 1641  Pump Terminal
 1002  110VAC (Neutral) - Spare
 1661  Burnoff Solenoid
 1681  Alarm Contact #1
 1682  Alarm Contact #2

 
 
 

 1021  RS485 Host Communications Shield
 1031  RS485 Host Communications RT- (Negative)
 1041  RS485 Host Communications RT+ (Positive)
 1101  SSR Resistor Terminal
 1102  SSR Resistor Terminal
 1320  Dry Contact for Sample Inhibit
 1330  Dry Contact for Probe Burn-Off
 1340  Dry Contact Common

 
 

 1360  Analog Output #1 (Negative)
 1380  Analog Output #2 (Negative)

Inside Heater Enclosure

 1003  Incoming 110VAC (Line) from Electrical Enclosure
 1002  Incoming 110VAC (Neutral) from Electrical Enclosure
 GND  Incoming 110VAC (Ground) from Electrical Enclosure
 1103  Incoming 110VAC (Switched Line) from Electrical Enclosure

 
 

110VAC (Line) to Heater Enclosure

1003

1002

Analog Output Common (Positive)

1350

Host Communications connect to the Host Computer.
Analog Output #1 is the 4-20mA signal for Process Variable Retransmission.
Analog Output #2 is the 4-20mA signal for Temperature Control (Optional).

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1. Connect incoming 120VAC to the Electrical Enclosure:
110 VAC Line Terminal 1000

110 VAC Neutral Terminal 1002

110 VAC Ground Terminal GND

2. Connect Electrical Enclosure to Heater Enclosure:

Electrical Heater
Terminal 1003 Terminal 1003
Terminal 1002 Terminal 1002
Terminal 1103 Terminal 1103

3. Connect "S" Type Thermocouple wire from Probe to Model 9120 Controller in Electrical Enclosure
Probe Model 9120

+ T'CPLE (Black) Terminal 30

- T'CPLE (Red) Terminal 29

4. Connect Millivolt wire from Probe to Model 9120 Controller in Electrical Enclosure
Probe Model 9120

+ SENSOR Terminal 32

- SENSOR Terminal 31

5. (Optional) Connect Furnace Thermocouple to Model 9120 Controller in Electrical Enclosure

Probe Model 9120

+ T'CPLE Terminal 28

- T'CPLE Terminal 27

6. (Optional) Connect RS485 Communications to Host Computer

Electrical Host Computer
Terminal 1021 Shield
Terminal 1031 RT­Terminal 1041 RT+

7. (Optional) Connect Enriching Gas Contact

Electrical (Customer)
Terminal 1601 T.B.D
Terminal 1602 T.B.D

8. (Optional) Connect Dilution Air Contact

Electrical (Customer)
Terminal 1621 T.B.D
Terminal 1622 T.B.D

9. (Optional) Connect Alarm Contact

Electrical (Customer)
Terminal 1681 T.B.D
Terminal 1682 T.B.D

10. (Optional) Connect Dry Contact for Sample Inhibit

Electrical (Customer)
Terminal 1320 T.B.D
Terminal 1340 T.B.D

11. (Optional) Connect Dry Contact for Probe Burnoff

Electrical (Customer)
Terminal 1330 T.B.D
Terminal 1340 T.B.D

12. (Optional) 4-20mA Output for Process Variable Retransmission

Electrical (Customer)
Terminal 1350 T.B.D +
Terminal 1360 T.B.D -

13. (Optional) 4-20mA Output for Temperature Control

Electrical (Customer)
Terminal 1350 T.B.D +

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Dimensional Drawing

Dimensional Drawing of HP15-VR Electrical Enclosure

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Dimensional Drawing of HP15-VR Heater Enclosure with Sensor Inserted

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Dimensional Drawing of HP15-VR Heater Enclosure with Sensor Removed

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P/N

Description

20401

Ceramic Heater/Well Spacers

31080

7EK Temperature Controller

31096

Controller, Overtemp

31125

Power Supply 24V DC

32074

Heater

32122

SSR, 10A 240V Low Profile

37120

Pump - Reference Air

37138

Valve, Solenoid, 3-Way

37177

Pump - Sample / Burnoff Air

13454

Series 9120 Controller

36013

Flowmeter, 0.2 to 2 SCFH

36027

Flowmeter, 0.5 to 5 SCFH

36017

Flowmeter, 1 to 10 SCFH

31604

SD Flash Card

13498

3.5" Color Touch Screen

20059

Filter with Glass Wool Media

37037

Filter media replacement (20 grams)

Spare Parts

The following is a list of spare parts recommended for the HP15-VR.

Plumbing Connections

The sample gas is transported from the furnace to the electrical enclosure filter using silicone
tubing. The sample flow should be between 4.0 and 5.0 SCFH. Connect the ports on the side of

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the electrical enclosure to the probe in the heater enclosure using silicone tubing. Connect

tubing from the fitting on the electrical enclosure marked “To Probe Reference” to the “Ref.
Air” port on the probe. A connection should also be made between the “To Burnoff Port” fitting
and the “B.O.” fitting on the probe. There is a barb fitting on the stainless steel well on the

heated probe. This is the vent, which needs to be routed to an appropriately safe location.

HP15-VR Screens

Main Overview Screen

The Main Overview screen will be the initial screen that is displayed when the Touchscreen is
started. The Main Overview screen will display
the following for each loop: type, setpoint, current
value, output mode, output, the
activated/deactivated inputs and outputs, any
messages, the Menu button, Chart button and CO
Factor button. Any activated inputs or outputs will
be lit up. Note on Inputs and Outputs – The
numbering on the display starts at 0 instead of 1,
so input 2 shown in the figure is actually input 3,
and output 4 is actually output 5. The red bar will
display any messages. The output mode can be
changed from auto to manual by pressing the
auto/manual button to toggle between the two
options.

The top of the screen displays the point value type (PVT) of %Carbon with Temperature control.
In the example figure, the %Carbon column shows the calculated %Carbon of 1.8% and the
setpoint of 1.00%. The Temperature column shows the measured temperature of 1502°F and
the setpoint of 1531°F. The PVT can be Oxygen, Carbon, Dewpoint, or millivolts.

There are three active buttons at the bottom of the
screen: Menu, Chart, and CO Factor.

Menu Screens

The menu screen will allow the user to configure
the 9120 unit based on the login level. When the
menu list is first displayed, the user will be
automatically logged in at the Operator-level. The
number of menus will vary based on the login level.
The default login for Supervisor is a 1. The default login for Administrator is 2.

The Operator–level will have the following menu items:

 System Information
 Logs

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 Shut down interface
 Burnoff
 Slave Communications Status
 Auxiliary Analog Input

The Supervisor-level will have the following menu items:

 System Information
 Logs
 Shut down interface
 Burnoff
 Slave Communications Status
 Auxiliary Analog Input
 PID Loop Setup
 Burnoff Setup
 Relay Assignments
 Redundant Probe Setup

The Administrator-level will have the following items:

 System Information
 Logs
 Shut down interface
 Burnoff
 Slave Communications Status
 Auxiliary Analog Input
 PID Loop Setup
 Burnoff Setup
 Relay Assignments
 Redundant Probe Setup
 Communications Setup
 Furnace Setup
 Instrument Assignments
 Analog Input Setup
 Analog Output Setup
 Alarm Setup
 Aux Analog Input Setup
 Calibration
 Tuning Assistant
 Configuration

There is also an SSi-special-level that can only be accessed with the passcode that can be
provided by Super Systems Inc at 800-666-4330. Currently, the menu list for this level is the
same as the list for the Administrator-level. To select a menu item, highlight the item by
clicking on it and pressing the Detail button. The Login button will allow the user to login as a
different access level. The Return button will allow the user to return to the main screen.

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System Information

This screen will display general system information
about the 9120 Touchscreen. This screen will be
useful for troubleshooting when communicating with
an SSi representative. This screen will display the

9120 instrument’s version number, the Touchscreen
software’s version number, SSi’s phone number, and a

link to the SSi website.

Logs

The two types of logs available are System Log and Alarm Log. To toggle between these two
options, press the System Log/Alarm Log button at the top of the logs screen.

Alarm Log

This screen will display a record of alarms. To change
the date that you are viewing, use the green arrows or
the drop down menu from the date. Press Return to go
back to the Menu.

System Log

This screen will display a record of any startup and
shutdowns as well as any operator interface issues.
To change the date that you are viewing, use the
green arrows or the drop down menu from the date.
Press Return to go back to the Menu.

Shut down interface

This option will shut down the 9120 unit interface. This
option should be used before turning off the power to the
9120 unit to verify that all the information has been saved.
The user will need to verify the shutdown process. Once
the interface has been shut down, it can be restored
simply by cycling power to the unit, or by pressing the
reboot button on the screen, circled in red on the picture.

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Burnoff

When a probe is in a furnace, soot will collect in the
end of the probe, which will have a negative effect on
the performance of the probe. Burnoffs are used to
clean out the built-up carbon by burning it off of the
probe. This screen will display: the current millivolts,
T/C temperature reading, the start millivolts and
start T/C temperature reading, the date of the last
burnoff, the last minimum millivolts reading, and the
last maximum T/C temperature reading. The last
line will display the status of the burnoff. The options
can be: Burnoff, Burnoff Recovery, or Idle. The

burnoff settings can be modified in the Burnoff Setup menu option.

Slave Communications Status

This page is a display of the current process
variables of each of the slave instruments
communicating with the 9120 controller. Note –
None of these values can be modified on this screen.
The slave instruments can be set up in the
Instrument Assignments menu option. A [N/A]
displayed means that the slave instrument has not
been set up yet. A Bad means that communications
are not functioning properly or that the instrument
has been set up improperly. Note: Twenty-five (25)
slave instrument statuses will be displayed on this
screen.

Auxiliary Analog Input

This menu option shows the process variables for the
auxiliary analog inputs of the 9120 controller. Note –
None of these values can be modified on this screen.
The auxiliary analog inputs can be set up in the Aux
Analog Input Setup menu option.

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PID Loop Setup

PID is the tuning parameters entered for each
Process Variable loop.

Prop Band (0 for On/Off)
This is the proportional band field. This
represents the P in PID. P = Proportional. This is
a field in which you want the process variable to
stay around the setpoint. Clicking on the value
will allow the user to change the value. The
range for the proportional band value is 0 –

9999.0.

Reset
This is the reset field. This represents the I in PID. I = Integral. This is the actual temperature
being monitored over a period of time and then averaged to keep within the Proportional band.
The reset is in repeats per minute. This helps to eliminate offset. Clicking on the value will
allow the user to change the value. The reset range 0 – 10000.00.

Rate
This is the rate field. This represents the D in PID. D = Derivative. This is the sudden change or
rate in the temperature. This rate is in minutes. This affects the controller output which is
proportional to the rate of change of the measurement and will control the amount of output by
time restraints. Thus derivative takes action to inhibit more rapid changes of the measurement
than proportional action. Derivative is often used to avoid overshoot. Clicking on the value will
allow the user to change the value. The range for the rate is 0 – 10000.00. The rate is not
typically used for heating/carbon.

Mode
This is the mode of the loop. Clicking on the value will allow the user to change the value.
The following is an explanation of the dual/single and direct/reverse properties:
Dual – This has two output relays which can increase and decrease to achieve your SP.
Single – This has one relay which works in only one direction to achieve your SP.
Direct - If the PV - SP is a positive number and the output would bring the PV down toward
setpoint, then that is direct.
Reverse – If the PV - SP is a negative number and the output would bring the PV up toward
setpoint, then that is reverse

Example: If a 12 mA output drives a 0 degree F temp. (PV) up to a 1200 degree F temp. (SP), this
would be REVERSE, and since this would take a SINGLE output from the controller, the Mode
for the Temperature Loop is Single Reverse.

The mode values can be:
Dual Reverse
Single Reverse
Dual Direct
Single Direct

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Integral Preset

This field provides an offset for the starting point for PID control, also referred to as “Load Line”
or “Manual Reset”. Clicking on the value will allow the user to change the value. The range for

the integral preset is -100 to 100.

Cycle Time
Clicking on the value will allow the user to change the value. This field is typically set to the
valve travel time multiplied by 1.5. The cycle time range can be 0 – 500.

Setpoint Change Limit
This is a smart time feature that allows the Process Loop to use PB only without Reset until the
Process Variable drops below the percent output set under this category.
It is used to eliminate overshoot.
The Output percentage selected under this category must be above the normal operating output
percentage of the furnace at heat.
Clicking on the value will allow the user to change the value.
Example – if the furnace runs at 40% output at heat for the maximum load, the setpoint change
limit should be set to 60%.
The value can be:
OFF
80 %
70 %
60 %
50 %
40 %
30 %
20 %

Low Limit
This is the low limit field. Clicking on the value will allow the user to change the value. The
range is –100 to 100.

High Limit
This is the high limit field. Clicking on the value will allow the user to change the value. The
range is –100 to 100.

0 Setpoint Stops Control
If the Setpoint is zero, then all outputs are turned off. Clicking on the value will allow the user
to change the value. The option is either Yes or No.

IN1 high stops control
If input 1’s high limit is reached, then all outputs are turned off. The value can either be Yes or
No.

IN2 high stops control
If input 2’s high limit is reached, then all outputs are turned off. The value can either be Yes or
No.

IN3 high stops control

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If input 3’s high limit is reached, then all outputs are turned off. The value can either be Yes or
No.

PID Auto Switch
This is the PID auto switch field. The value can either be Yes or No.

Switch Point PID 1 -> 2
This is the PID Switch Point field. The range is –500 to 4000.

Switch Point PID 2 -> 3
This is the PID Switch Point field. The range is –500 to 4000.

Overshoot Limit Gain
This is the Overshoot limit gain field. When calculating the control action sometimes the
calculation would call for more than 100%, which is not possible. The output is limited to 100%,
or whatever was set in the High Limit field. The difference of the unlimited minus the limited is
multiplied by the overshoot limit gain and divided by 100. This is subtracted from the control
output. If the gain is 0 there is no effect. Under normal control, the unlimited equals the limited
and there is no effect. If there is a big change where the control loop drives hard, then the
effect is to limit the drive as it approaches setpoint and limit the overshoot.

The limited is the values set in the upper and lower limits fields. The unlimited would be what is
calculated before limiting. For a big setpoint change, the calculations may compute 150%
output, but the true output is limited to the upper limit. The range is 0 to 9999.

Setpoint Lower Limit
This is the setpoint lower limit for the loop. The range is -500 to 4000.

Setpoint Upper Limit
This is the setpoint upper limit for the loop. The range is -500 to 4000.

Use Input 3 as remote SP
This will allow the user to set the heater enclosure to match the temperature of the furnace..
The options are: yes or no.

Control Input
This will allow the user to view the input that will act as a control T/C. This setting is fixed and
cannot be changed by the user.

Burnoff Setup

This menu option allows the user to modify the settings
that are associated with the probe burnoff (menu option
Burnoff).

Burnoff Time (sec)

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The amount of time from the beginning of the burnoff to the end of the burnoff measured in
seconds. The range is 0 to 600.

Burnoff Recovery Wait Time (sec)
The amount of time allotted to allow the probe measurements to return to a stable, accurate
range after the burnoff is complete. This is measured in seconds. The control output is held
until this time is elapsed. The range is 0 to 300.

Burnoff Interval (min)
The amount of time between the beginning of one burnoff and the beginning of the next
scheduled burnoff measured in minutes. The range is 0 to 10080.

Burnoff Minimum Millivolts
The minimum measured millivolt tolerance of the probe required to start a burnoff. If the
millivolts value is exceeded the burnoff will stop. This is done to help maintain the life and the
accuracy of your probe. The range is 0 to 2000.

Burnoff Maximum Temperature
The maximum measured temperature allowed during a burnoff. If the temperature value is
exceeded the burnoff will stop. This is done to help maintain the life and the accuracy of your
probe. The range is 0 to 4000.

Relay Assignments

This screen will display a description of the eight relay assignments. The eight “Outputs” on the

front of the unit represent the eight relay
assignments, where Output #1 = Relay Assignment 1,
etc. Most of the relay assignments are fixed in the
unit. Relay 1 is the loop 2 control relay. Relay 2 is
the input 2 high limit relay. Relay 3 is the loop 1
increase relay. Relay 4 is the loop 1 decrease relay.
Relay 6 is the probe burnoff relay. Relay 8 is the any
alarm relay. Relay 7 is the only relay that can be
assigned.

Redundant Probe Setup

This menu option will allow the user to configure the
9120 for RPS functionality.

Alarm band (mV)
This is the millivolt difference that must be observed for
the RPS to change probes. For example, when the RPS
is selecting the highest probe with probe 1 as 1055 mV
and a band of 20 mV, and if probe 2 hits 1076 mV, the

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RPS will start counting down the Alarm Delay timer (below). When the delay times out, probe 2
would be selected. If probe 2 comes back in band (drops to 1075), the timers starts over again.
The range is 0 to 600.

Alarm delay (min)
This is the number of minutes that the RPS waits to switch probes when an out-of-band
condition is detected. Note - There is a 950 mV low limit for an alarm. This condition is typically
found during a burnoff, so the alarm will not be active when the input drops below 950 mV.
The range is 0 to 9999.

Selected Probe
Indicates which probe is selected. Note – This field is only editable when the Probe select mode
(below) is set to no auto switch. The options are: 0 or 1. Note – The number of the probe is 0­based, so “0” = probe 1 and “1” = probe 2.

Probe select mode
This determines how the specified probe is selected. The options are: highest mV, lowest mV,
or no auto switch (manual mode).

Communications Setup

This menu option will allow the user to configure the
communications settings for the 9120 unit. It is
strongly recommended that none of these settings
be modified without assistance from Super Systems
at 800-666-4330.

RS-232B Baud
This will allow the user to set the RS-232B baud
rate. This must be set to 19200 for the
Touchscreen.
The options are:
1200 14400 57600
2400 19200 76800
4800 28800 115200
9600 38400

RS232B Mode
This will allow the user to set the RS232B mode. Note – This must be set to Modbus for the
Touchscreen. The options are: Modbus master or Modbus.

RS-232A Baud
This will allow the user to set the RS-232A baud rate. This must be set to 19200 for the
Touchscreen. Note – This option is fixed at 19200 and is not currently used in the 9120
Touchscreen.
The options are:
1200 14400 57600
2400 19200 76800

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4800 28800 115200
9600 38400

RS232A Mode
This will allow the user to set the RS232A mode. This must be set to Modbus for the
Touchscreen. The options are: Modbus, Cal Term, and Televac. Note – This option is fixed at
19200 and is not currently used in the 9120 Touchscreen.

Host 485 Baud
This will allow the user to set the Host 485 baud rate. This must be set to 19200 for the
Touchscreen.
The options are:
1200 14400 57600
2400 19200 76800
4800 28800 115200
9600 38400

Host 485 Mode
This will allow the user to set the Host 485 mode. This setting is fixed to Modbus for the
Touchscreen.

Host 485 Address
This will allow the user to set the Host 485 address. The range is 0 to 249.

Slave 1 Baud
This will allow the user to set the Slave 1 baud rate.
The options are:
1200 14400 57600
2400 19200 76800
4800 28800 115200
9600 38400

Slave 1 Mode
This will allow the user to set the Slave 1 mode. The options are: MMI, Modbus master,
Yokogawa, or Modbus host.

Slave 2 Baud
This will allow the user to set the Slave 2 baud rate.
The options are:

1200 14400 57600
2400 19200 76800
4800 28800 115200
9600 38400

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Slave 2 Mode
This will allow the user to set the Slave 2 mode. The options are: MMI, Modbus, ADAM, SSi
Analog Input Board, or Yokogawa.

IP Address
This option will allow the user to modify the IP address of the 9120 Instrument only. The
address must be supplied in a 999.999.999.999 format, or it will not be accepted. Contact Super
Systems at 800-666-4330 or your IT department before changing any of the IP addresses. Note
– Communications may go down once the IP address has been changed and before the rest of
the settings, i.e. the Configuration menu  Communication Setup menu, have been updated.

Subnet Mask
This option will allow the user to modify the IP subnet mask of the 9120 Instrument only. The
address must be supplied in a 999.999.999.999 format, or it will not be accepted. Contact Super
Systems at 800-666-4330 or your IT department before changing any of the IP addresses.

Gateway
This option will allow the user to modify the IP gateway of the 9120 Instrument only. The
address must be supplied in a 999.999.999.999 format, or it will not be accepted. Contact Super
Systems at 800-666-4330 or your IT department before changing any of the IP addresses.

Furnace Setup

This screen will allow the user to configure the
furnace settings. Do not make any adjustments on
this screen without first contacting Super Systems
Inc at 800-666-4330.

Date and Time
This option will allow the user to change the
current date and time on the 9120 controller, not
the touch screen. The date and time that is
recorded on the flash card (and, therefore, the datalog data) is the date and time of the operator
interface display, not the 9120 instrument. To change the date and time of the touch screen,
see Appendix B – Changing the Date/Time on the Touchscreen. Note – The initial date and time
displayed will be the system time of the Touchscreen, not the current time on the 9120
instrument.

PVT Type
The PVT type is the mode the device runs in (Carbon, Dewpoint, etc.). The mode selected
determines the calculations and scaling for the Process Variable.
The values for the PVT type are:
Carbon
Dew Point
Oxygen
Millivolt
Redundant Probe
Simple Nitrider

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Dual Loop

Temperature
This value determines the specific temperature scale to be used. Clicking on the value will
allow the operator to change the value. It can be either Degrees F or degrees C.

Web Level 1 Code
This value is the supervisor-level passcode for any web-based operations with the 9120
controller. Clicking on the value will allow the operator to change the value. The range for the
passcode is -32767 to 32767.

Web Level 2 Code
This value is the administrator-level passcode for any web-based operations with the 9120
controller. Clicking on the value will allow the operator to change the value. The range for the
passcode is -32767 to 32767.

Web Change Enable
This will either enable or disable the web change feature, which will allow changes to be made
over the web page for the 9120 controller. Clicking on the value will allow the operator to
change the value. Select either a 0 (Web Change Disable) or a 1 (Web Change Enable).

O2 Mode
This value will allow the operator to select the oxygen mode.
Clicking on the value will allow the operator to change the value.
The options are:
% with control
Monitor
Offset log with control

Sample Pump Mode
This menu option will allow the user to turn the sample pump On or Off. For the HP PVT types
(% Carbon, Dewpoint, Oxygen, Millivolt, and Redundant Probe), there is the option to set a

minimum temperature in order for the pump to run. See the “Minimum Temp/Pump Run”

description below.

Minimum temp/pump run
This option will set the minimum temperature for the pump to run, if that feature is used. A 0
value will disable the minimum temperature feature. Note - The furnace that is being sampled
must have its temperature connected to input 3 for the pump minimum temperature feature to
work. The range is 0 to 32767.

Remote Setpoint
This option will allow the user to select where the remote setpoint will come from. The options
are:
None
Slave 1 PV
Slave 2 PV
Slave 1 SP

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Slave 2 SP
Input 3

Remote Setpoint Hysteresis
This option will allow the user to enter the remote setpoint hysteresis. The range is 0 to 32767.

Loop 2 PV source
This option will allow the user to select the loop 2 PV source. The options are: Input 3 or Input

2.

Instrument Assignments

This menu option will allow the user to set up the
slave instruments for the 9120.
** All devices on the same slave port must utilize
the same protocol
** An address of zero (0) will disable the
instrument**
Some controllers (AC20, for example) can provide
dual functions (atmosphere and events) and must
have the same address assigned for both.

Instruments
The 9120 unit breaks down the instruments into three different types: atmosphere,
temperature, and event. Instrument 1 must be an atmosphere instrument, Instrument 2 must
be a temperature instrument, and Instrument 3 must be an even instrument. The atmosphere
instruments are listed with a blue background. The temperature instruments are listed with a
pink background. The event instruments are listed with a yellow background. The following is
the list of instruments available as slave instruments:

Atmosphere Instruments
SSi AC20
Yokogawa 750
Honeywell UDC3300
Dualpro LP1 Modbus
Dualpro LP2 Modbus
Dualpro LP1 MMI
Dualpro LP2 MMI
Eurotherm 2402
Eurotherm 2500
Cabpro v3.5
Cabpro v3.0
CarbPC
9200 LP1
IR Base

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MGA

Temperature Instruments
SSi 7EK 9200 LP1 SSi Quad AO1

Yokogawa 750 9200 LP2 SSi Quad AO2
Honeywell UDC3300 9200 LP3 SSi Quad AO3
Dualpro LP1 Modbus 9100 LP2 SSi Quad AO4
Dualpro LP2 Modbus Eurotherm 2704 LP1 Yokogawa UT350
Dualpro LP1 MMI Eurotherm 2704 LP2 Yokogawa 750 Lp 2
Dualpro LP2 MMI Eurotherm 2704 LP3 Yokogawa UP350
Eurotherm 2402 VC Base 1 Honeywell DCP551
Eurotherm 2500 VC Base 2 Ascon 08
Unipro v3.5 VC Base 3
Unipro v3.0 VC Base 4
Carbpro v3.5 Slave AIPC
Carbpro v3.0 Slave SSi 7SL
10Pro AEC Flow Board
Dualpro IN C UMC800 LP1

Event Instruments
SSi AC E

Yokogawa 750E
Mod Mux
Dualpro E Modbus
Dualpro E MMI
Carbpro E v3.5
Carbpro E v3.0
Eurotherm 2500
SSi 8-8
SSi 9200 E
Micrologix PLC
MCM Module
PLC5 DF1
SLC DF1

Address
This value allows the user to select the address that corresponds with the controller selected,
with a range of 0 to 255.

Port
This is the port that the slave instrument will use. The options are: Slave 1 or Slave 2.
Slave 1 – terminals 5(-), 6(+)
Slave 2 – terminals 22(+), 23(-).

Analog Input Setup

The 9120 controller has two analog inputs. Each
of the inputs comes with a factory default

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configuration dependent on the application (refer to PVT type under the Furnace Setup section).
It can be modified prior to shipment to your facility or in the field by a technician or
qualified/trained person with the proper security code.
Analog Input Terminals:
Analog Input 1 – terminals 31 and 32
Analog Input 2 – terminals 29 and 30

Input Type
The thermocouple type for most applications can be modified depending on your specific needs.
Please note that in some applications, some of the inputs DO NOT allow the user to modify the
Input type. Note - Before changing the input type, make sure to set the appropriate jumpers, if
necessary. The jumper will need to be manually changed on the input board before changing
the input type to a 10:1 setting (non-thermocouple types). To change the Input type, first select
which input you want to change by selecting it in the pull-down menu at the top of the screen.
Once selected, click OK and the displayed Input type under Value will be the current type.

The following is a list of the options:
T/C B T/C S 12.5 volts ***
T/C C T/C T 781.25mv
T/C E 2.56 volts 195.3125 mV
T/C J 1.28 volts
T/C K 78.125 mV
T/C N 19.53125 mV
T/C NNM 4-20 mA ***
T/C R 25 volts ***

*** When the specified input type is selected, a jumper located inside the case will need to be
placed on that specific input for reading this selection. If jumper is not placed on input, then
damage could occur to the board. ***

Filter time
The filter time is a factory applied averaging tool used to help maintain steady control in high
EMI environments. The filter time should not be adjusted with consulting SSI. The range is 0 to

32767.

Initial Scale
This is the initial scale value. Clicking on this value will display an input box from which the
user can select a new value. This could also be referred to as the starting value. For example,
the initial value is the value when 0 volts is on the selected input; or on a 4-20 mA input, it would
be the value at the selected input of 4 mA. The range is –32768 to 32767.

Full scale
This is the full scale value. Clicking on this value will display an input box from which the user
can select a new value. The range is –32768 to 32767.

Decimal Point Location
This is the decimal point location value. Clicking on this value will display an input box from
which the user can select a new value. This will affect the PV value and the location of the
decimal when it is displayed. The range is 0 to 4.

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Open TC behavior
This is the open TC value. The options are: up scale, down scale, one trip point, or two trip
points.

Input Offset
The input offset value is algebraically added to the input value to adjust the input curve on read­out. Note - The input offsets are unscaled. The range is –32767 to 32767.

Trip Point 1 Setpoint
This is the trip point 1 setpoint value. The range is –32767 to 32767.

Trip Point 1 Force Value
This is the trip point 1 force value. The range is –32767 to 32767.

Trip Point 1 Direction
This is the trip point 1 direction. The options are: input above setpoint or input below setpoint.

Trip Point 2 Setpoint
This is the trip point 2 setpoint value. The range is –32767 to 32767.

Trip Point 2 Force Value
This is the trip point 2 force value. The range is –32767 to 32767.

Trip Point 2 Direction
This is the trip point 2 direction. The options are: input above setpoint or input below setpoint.

High Input Limit Setpoint
This is the setpoint for the high input limit. The range for this can be –32767 to 32767.

High Input Limit Hysteresis
This is the hysteresis for the high input limit. The range for this can be –32767 to 32767.

Analog Output Setup

The 9120 controller has the option of two analog
outputs. The outputs are ranged for a 4 – 20
milliamp signal or a 0 – 20 milliamp signal. Each
output comes with a factory default
configuration dependent on the application.
Each output can be modified prior to shipment to
your facility or in the field by a supervisor.

Analog Output Terminals:
Analog output 1 – terminals 24 and 25
Analog output 2 – terminals 25 and 26

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Assignment
The analog output assignment can be modified depending on your system requirements. To
change the Assignment, first select which analog output you want to change by selecting it in
the pull-down menu. Select the desired assignment from the list and click OK. The following is
a list of the options:

PV 1 retrans Input 1 retrans
Loop 1 inc Input 2 retrans
Loop 1 dec Input 3 retrans
Loop 1 combo Not Used
PV 2 retrans O2 offset log
Loop 2 inc SP1 retrans
Loop 2 dec SP2 retrans
Loop 2 combo SP3 retrans
PV3 retrans Programmer ID number
Loop 3 inc
Loop 3 dec
Loop 3 combo

Combo example for carbon – 4 – 12 mA Air
12 – 20 mA Gas

Offset
This is the starting point; the Process Variable value at which you get 4 milliamps. Clicking on
this value will display an input box from which the user can select a new value. The range is –
32767 to 32767.

Range
This is a Process Variable value between 4 and 20 milliamps. Clicking on this value will display
an input box from which the user can select a new value. The range is –32767 to 32767. Note ­The range, although not displayed with a decimal point, contains a decimal point that is
dependent on the process variable selected. For example, If the offset is 20 mV for 4 mA, and
you want 100 mV to be 20 mA, then your range should be 80. If the process variable is
temperature, then the range will be 80, since temperature PVs do not have a decimal. If the PV
is % Carbon, then the range will need to include the two decimal points for % Carbon. So, a
range of 80 will be entered as 8000. See below for more examples.

Current Selection
Provides the option of 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA control.

Offset and Range when assigned to a control loop
Inc -- 0 = 4mA, 100 = 20mA
Dec -- 0 = 4mA, -100 = 20mA

Example: if 4 – 20 mA = 800 mV - 1200 mV and PV is Temperature
Offset = 800 (starting point)
Range = 400

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Example: if 4 – 20 mA = 800 mV - 1200 mV and PV is O2
Offset = 800 (starting point)
Range = 4000 (400.0)

Example: if 4 – 20 mA = 800 mV - 1200 mV and PV is % Carbon
Offset = 800 (starting point)
Range = 40000 (400.00)

O2 Exponent Range
This menu option will allow the user to set the Oxygen exponent range. The range is -32767 to

32768.

Alarm Setup

The 9120 controller can be configured to use
three different alarms. Each of the alarms
consists of an alarm setpoint, alarm source,
alarm type, hysteresis, smart alarm, alarm on
delay time, and a zero SP blocks alarm value.
The alarms come from the factory with a default
configuration dependent on the application but
also can be modified prior to shipment to your
facility or in the field by a supervisor. Press the
alarm dropdown menu to choose between them.

Setpoint
This value is the setpoint for the alarm. The range is from –32767 to 32767.

Alarm Source
This value is the source of alarms used.
The options are:
PV 1 Value
PV 2 Value
PV 3 Value
Input 1 Value
Input 2 Value
Input 3 Value
Percent output 1 Value
Percent output 2 Value
Percent output 3 Value

Alarm Type
This value is the type of alarms used.
The options are:
Process High
Process Low
Band, Normally Open
Band, Normally Closed

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Deviation, Normally Open
Deviation, Normally Closed

Deviation alarm is single sided. i.e. a +10 deviation will alarm when the PV is greater than SP +
10 but not neg. A -10 deviation will alarm when the PV is less than SP -10 but not on the
positive side.

The actual relay setup with that alarm will only energize depending on the setpoint. For the
standard alarms (1, 2, and 3), the user can select if the alarm condition is for above or below.
This will dictate when the relay will energize.

Example: alarm 1 set to plus 10F will alarm 11 degrees above setpoint and pull in the relay. It
will show alarm 10 degrees below but not pull in the relay.

A Band alarm will activate and energize the relay on both sides (+) and (-).

Note - some alarm types may be fixed at the current value.

Hysteresis
The hysteresis is in degrees, i.e. 10 hysteresis = 10 degrees.
Alarm hysteresis should not have a decimal place. It is in units. If it is a control loop doing on/off
control then the decimal place on the reset (hysteresis) should be ignored. The Hysteresis is a
set number that works with the alarm to help control a motor or pump longer to reach a set
amount to come back into band before it will shut off motor or pump.

Example: Using quench oil as an example, assume the SP is 200F. The alarm is set as a
deviation of +10F. At 210 the alarm is active and the pump will run to cool the oil. With a
hysteresis of 8 degrees the alarm and pump will turn off at 202F. It will turn back on when it is
10 degrees above setpoint. If the setpoint is still 200 then at 210 it is on again. Clicking on this
value will display an input box from which the user can select a new value.

The range is from -32767 to 32767.

Smart Alarm
This value is a display of the Smart Alarm status. A smart alarm is an alarm that works with a
Process Variable and when enabled it will not be active until the process variable is within band
of the setpoint.

Example: If the SP is 1700 and the band is 10 degrees the alarm will not be active until the PV
reaches 1690.

The value can be either Yes or No.

Alarm on delay time
This value is the on Delay Time for the Smart Alarm, in seconds. If the timer is utilized the
alarm will not be active until in band and the timer has timed out (this is in seconds).

Example: If you select 30, the output will not energize until 30 seconds after the alarm is active.

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Clicking on this value will display an input box from which the user can select a new value.

Note – This value is fixed at No for Alarm 1.

The range is from -32767 to 32767 seconds.

Zero SP Blocks Alarm
This value will allow a 0 setpoint to block an alarm. Note – This value is fixed at No for Alarm 1.
The options are either No or Yes. Note – Setting this value to Yes will force the Smart Alarm
value to be set to No

Aux Analog Input Setup

This option will allow the user to select the input type for the auxiliary analog input boards, as
well as calibrate the boards.

Input 1 – Input 5
This will set the input type for the selected input.
The options are:
T/C B 2.5 Volts
T/C C 1.25 Volts
T/C E 160 mV
T/C J 80 mV
T/C K 40 mV
T/C N 20 mV
T/C NNM 4-20 mA/124Ω
T/C R 4-20 mA/62Ω
T/C S
T/C T

Calibration
This menu option will allow the user to calibrate the auxiliary analog inputs.

Overview
The auxiliary analog inputs can be calibrated using the touch screen and a calibrator. Before

performing this procedure on a newly installed controller, the unit needs to be powered on for

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at least thirty (30) minutes for a warm up period to allow the inputs/outputs to stabilize with the
environment.
Each auxiliary analog input has a zero and span calibration value. A cold junction trim value
must be calibrated for thermocouple inputs. The cold junction trim value must be performed, if
necessary, after the zero and span calibration.

Equipment needed
A certified calibrator(s) with the ability to source and measure millivolts, milliamps and

thermocouples is required. The appropriate connection leads are also required. A 24VDC 75­watt power supply is required. It is important to note that when performing a zero or span
calibration, do not use regular thermocouple wiring. Instead, use any kind of regular sensor
wire, or even regular copper wire. To perform the calibrations, the user will need a calibrator
that is capable of sourcing volts, millivolts, and temperature.

Calibration Procedure
The calibration procedure for an auxiliary analog

input will be the same regardless of which operation
is being performed.

1. Zero Input: Source a zero mV value to the

terminals. Press the Calibrate button.

2. Span Input: Source a specific mV value to the

terminals and enter the value in the box.
Press the Calibrate button.

3. Cold Junction Trim: Enter the temperature of

th

e input.

The user will need to select which calibration type –
Zero/Span or Cold Junction – is to be performed
and press the appropriate button from the main
calibration screen. The cold junction trim value
must be performed, if necessary, after the zero and
span calibration.

Input - Zero Calibration
To perform a zero calibration on an input, verify

that the “Zero” option at the left is selected. Select the target millivolts that will be sourced.
Note – For a zero calibration, it is recommended that 0 mV be sourced. The recommended
millivolt source value will be displayed as well. The mV value will be displayed on the screen
under the appropriate input. Select the input(s) to be calibrated. Press the Calibrate button to
begin the calibration. The calibration status will be displayed on screen. When it is over, the

screen will display “Waiting to start zero/span calibration” once again. Once the zero

calibration has finished, the span calibration can be performed.

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Input – Span Calibration

To perform a span calibration on an input, verify that

the “Span” option at the left is selected. Select the

target millivolts that will be sourced. Note – For a
span calibration, it is recommended that 90 % of the
full range be sourced. The recommended millivolt
source value will be displayed as well. The mV value
will be displayed on the screen under the appropriate
input. Select the input(s) to be calibrated. Press the
Calibrate button to begin the calibration. The
calibration status will be displayed on screen. When

it is over, the screen will display “Waiting to start
zero/span calibration” once again. Once the zero and

span calibration have finished, a cold junction trim

can be performed, if necessary.

Cold Junction
The cold junction should be performed after any zero/span calibration. To perform a cold

junction, the corresponding T/C wire will need to be setup on the inputs. A specific temperature
will need to be sourced to the selected input. The input’s PV value will be displayed on the
screen. Determine the difference between the displayed PV value and the value that is being
sourced.
For example, assume that input 3 is setup for T/C type K, and 1000 ◦F is being sourced in. The
PV for input 3 is 1002 ◦F. The value displayed on the cold junction screen is the current
temperature of the terminals. Assume this value is 95.5 ◦F. In the number box, the user would
enter a -2 degree difference, or 93.5 ◦F, since the temperature sourced (1000 ◦F) – PV value
(1002 ◦F) = -2 ◦F. Press the Calibrate button to finish off the cold junction calibration. Return to

the main screen to see if the selected input’s PV value is now displaying the correct value of

what is being sourced. If necessary, repeat these steps to further calibrate the cold junction
value.

Calibration

Overview
The series 9120 controller can be calibrated using the

touch screen and a calibrator. Before performing this
procedure on a newly installed controller, the unit needs
to be powered on for at least thirty (30) minutes for a
warm up period to allow the inputs/outputs to stabilize
with the environment.
The series 9120 has three analog inputs. Each range has
a zero and span calibration value. A cold junction trim
value must be calibrated for thermocouple inputs. The
cold junction trim value must be performed, if necessary,
after the zero and span calibration. There are two analog
outputs each with a zero and span value.

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Equipment needed
A certified calibrator(s) with the ability to source and measure millivolts, milliamps and

thermocouples is required. The appropriate connection leads are also required. A 24VDC 75­watt power supply is required. It is important to note that when performing a zero or span
calibration, do not use regular thermocouple wiring. Instead, use any kind of regular sensor
wire, or even regular copper wire. To perform the calibrations, the user will need a calibrator
that is capable of sourcing volts, millivolts, and temperature.

Calibration Procedure
The calibration procedure for an input or output will be the same regardless of which operation

is being performed.

1. Zero Input: Source a zero mV value to the terminals. Press the Calibrate button.

2. Span Input: Source a specific mV value to the terminals and enter the value in the box.

Press the Calibrate button.

3. Zero Output: Press the Ready button, which will set the output to 0%, or 4 mA. Measure

the current at the terminals and input the measured value. In the number box, use the
arrows or tap the box to enter the value with the key pad. Press the Calibrate button.

4. Span Output: Press the Ready button, which will set the output to 100%, or 20 mA.

Measure the current at the terminals and input the measured value. In the box, use the
arrows or tap the box to enter the value with the key pad. Press the Calibrate button.

5. Cold Junction Trim: Enter the temperature of the input.

Input - Zero Calibration

To perform a zero calibration on an input, verify that
the “Zero” option at the top is selected. Select the
target millivolts that will be sourced. Note – For a
zero calibration, it is recommended that 0 mV be
sourced. The recommended millivolt source value
will be displayed as well. The mV value will be
displayed on the screen. Press the Calibrate button
to begin the calibration. The calibration status will
be displayed on screen. When it is over, the screen

will display “idle” once again. Once the zero

calibration has finished, the span calibration can be
performed.

Input – Span Calibration
To perform a span calibration on an input, verify

that the “Span” option at the top is selected.

Select the target millivolts that will be sourced.
Note – For a span calibration, it is recommended
that 90 % of the full range be sourced. The
recommended millivolt source value will be
displayed as well. The mV value will be displayed
on the screen. Press the Calibrate button to begin
the calibration. The calibration status will be

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displayed on screen. When it is over, the screen will display “idle” once again.

Output – Zero Calibration

To perform a zero calibration on an output, verify

that the “Zero” option at the top is selected.

Press the Ready button to begin the process.
Enter the mA value that is being measured at the
appropriate terminals (see the 9120 Wiring
Terminals section; the appropriate terminals to
measure will also be displayed on the screen).
Press the Calibrate button to finish the
calibration. The calibration status will be
displayed on screen. When it is over, the screen

will display “idle” once again. Once the zero

calibration has finished, the span calibration can

be performed.

Output – Span Calibration
To perform a zero calibration on an output, verify

that the “Span” option at the top is selected.
Press the Ready button to begin the process.
Enter the mA value that is being measured at the
appropriate terminals (see the 9120 Wiring
Terminals section; the appropriate terminals to
measure will also be displayed on the screen).
Press the Calibrate button to finish the
calibration. The calibration status will be
displayed on screen. When it is over, the screen
will display “idle” once again.

Cold Junction

The cold junction should be performed after any
zero/span calibration. To perform a cold junction,
the corresponding T/C wire will need to be setup on
the inputs. A specific temperature will need to be
sourced to the selected input. Return to the main
screen by pressing the Return button three times
to read the input’s PV value. Mark down the
displayed PV value and determine the difference
between the displayed PV value and the value that
is being sourced.
For example, assume that input 3 is setup for T/C

type K, and 1000 ◦F is being sourced in. On the
main display, the PV for input 3 is 1002 ◦F. Return to the Cold Junction menu under the
Calibration menu. The value displayed on the Cold Junction Calibration screen is the current
temperature of the terminals. Assume this value is 95.5 ◦F. In the number box, the user would
enter a -2 degree difference, or 93.5 ◦F, since the temperature sourced (1000 ◦F) – PV value

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(1002 ◦F) = -2 ◦F. Press the Calibrate button to finish off the cold junction calibration. Return to
the main screen to see if the selected input’s PV value is now displaying the correct value of
what is being sourced. If necessary, repeat these steps to further calibrate the cold junction
value.

Tuning Assistant

The tuning assistant menu option will allow
the user to automatically generate the PID
loop settings for the control loops in the 9120
controller.
The tuning assistant can be performed on
either Loop 1 or Loop 2.
Note - The four buttons at the bottom of the
screen: Use UD, Use CD, Use OD, and Use PI
will be inaccessible until some PID settings
are loaded into the PID settings list above the
buttons.
The user can select the tuning option from the
top left of the screen. The choices are: Relay
and Limited Relay. This option will allow the user to limit the output value while the controller
is controlling the furnace. Normal operation will typically use 100 % output. When the limited

relay option is selected, the “Tuning Delta:” label and an edit box will be displayed. When the
Relay option is selected, the “Tuning Delta:” label and the edit box will be hidden. The “Tuning
Delta” value will be the amount to limit the controller by. Pressing the edit box will display the

numeric keypad, which will allow the user to enter the limiting value.

The “Conservative” option will allow the user to minimize, if not remove, the possibility for an
overshoot of the setpoint. If a small overshoot is acceptable, leave the “Conservative” checkbox
unchecked. If, however, no overshoot is desired, then checking the “Conservative” checkbox

will accomplish this.
The process variable as well as the setpoint for the selected loop will be displayed below the

“Conservative” option.
Pressing the Start button will begin the auto
tune process. Note - The process may take a
few seconds to start. The “Idle” line will
change to display the calibration process for
the auto tune.

Note: The Start button will become the Abort button
while the calibration is running. Pressing the Abort
button will abort the process. If the Abort button is
pressed while a calibration is running, a message
box will be displayed confirming the action.
Pressing the Yes button will stop the auto tune
calibration and exit the screen. The No button will
cancel the abort.

When the calibration is finished, the PID settings
list will be populated with suggested values and the four buttons underneath will be enabled. The line
below the PID settings list will read “Idle” again as well.
The user has the option to select only one of these sets of values: the Under Damped set (Use UD), the
Critically Damped set (Use CD), the Over Damped set (Use OD), or the PI set (Use PI). To select the set of

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values, press the corresponding button. For example, to select the Critically Damped set of values, press
the Use CD button. The under damped values will reach the setpoint faster, but there will be more
overshoot involved. The over damped values will work to minimize the overshoot, but it will be slower
than the under damped values. The critically damped values are considered the “optimum” values
because they are a balance between the under damped and over damped values with regards to time and
overshoot. The PI values are just the proportional band and the reset value (the P and the I from PID).
This could be applicable in an atmosphere loop, where the rate won’t have much effect.
Once a set of values has been accepted, the user can press the Return button to exit the screen. The
accepted values can be viewed on the PID Loop Setup menu option. Note - Once the screen is closed out,
the PID settings values will be lost. To populate these values again, another auto tune routine will need
to be run.

Configuration

This option will allow the user to set some general configuration settings.
The list of configurable items is:

 Edit Event Text
 Compact Database
 Communications Setup
 Read/Write Data
 Edit Trend Charts
 Edit Datalogger
 Reset Datalogger
 Display

Edit Event Text
This menu option will allow the user to configure the

text for the input and output events for the 9120.
Select whether to edit the Input events or the Output
Events. Note – The list of events can take a few
seconds to load. The screen will refresh after the
list has been loaded. There are a total of 148 input
events, and 296 output events. Highlight the event to
be changed and click on the Edit button. This action
will display the on-screen keyboard, which will allow

the user to modify the event text. To have that event
data logged, check the checkbox next to the event number. To save the changes to the event
text, click on the Save button. Clicking on the Return button will not save any of the changes
made. Note – Clicking on the Save button will not close the Edit Event Text screen.

Compact Database
This menu option will automatically compact the TS9120.sdf database. This database will keep

track of all of the alarms, events, recipes, and system events that occur on the 9120. When
records are added, space is reserved in the database table for the maximum amount of
characters, regardless of the actual number of characters in the record. Once the record is

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added, this space is not released. Instead, it will still be associated with the record, thereby
adding to the total disk space and slowing down the communication time with the database.
Compacting the database will free up this extra space, which will speed up the amount of time it
takes the software to communicate with the database.

Communications Setup
This menu option will allow the user to determine

how the Touchscreen will communicate with the
9120 instrument.
The Media option will be the type of connection the
Touchscreen is using to connect to the 9120. The
options are:

 COM1
 COM2
 COM3
 COM4
 Ethernet

If COM1 through COM4 is selected, the user will
have to set the Address and the Baud rate as well. If Ethernet is selected, then user will have to
enter the IP address of the 9120 instrument
The Address option is the slave address of the 9120 instrument for the COM port
communications, or the Ethernet IP address for Ethernet communications. For the COM port
communications, the address will range from 1 to 250. For Ethernet communications, the
address must be supplied in a 999.999.999.999 format, or it will not be accepted.
The Baud option is the baud rate for the COM port communications. The options are:

 1200
 2400
 4800
 9600
 14400
 19200
 28800
 38400
 57600
 76800
 115200

Read/Write Data
This menu option is protected by the SSi special passcode.

Contact SSi at 800-666-4330 to obtain this passcode, and
before making any changes.
This menu option is used mainly for technical support
reasons. It will read the registers from the 9120 and
display those registers on the screen. The user will be

able to read from and write to the 9120’s registers. When

the screen is first displayed, it will read the first 100
registers from the 9120 and display them in a column

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format. The top of the list will show “0”, “10”, “20”, etc. These are the column headers. Each

value in the column will be a logical increment of the header, where the first value in the

column equals the header value. For instance, column “0” will start with register 0, which in
the picture has a value of “113”. The next value down is register 1, which has a value of “5”.
The next value down is register 2, which has a value of “1”, etc. So, column “40”, 4 values down
is register is register 43, which has a value of “2000”.

The number box in the top left of the screen is the
beginning register to read from. This will default to 0
when the screen starts. To read registers 100 – 199,
edit the value to read “100”. Note – changing the
value will automatically begin the read process. This
process could take a few seconds to complete.

The “Write offset” value will allow the user to write a
specific value listed in the “Write value” box to the
register listed in the “Write offset” box. Click on the

Write button to write the value to the register. Click
on the Return button to return to the Configuration
menu.

Edit Trend Charts
This menu option will allow the user to add, modify, or delete a trend chart from the

Touchscreen. A trend chart is what displays the data logged data on the Touchscreen chart.
Each trend chart file is made up of at least one trend, which represents one data value to
display, such as temperature setpoint, or actual temperature value. The menu starts off with a
blank new trend chart file. The buttons at the top will affect the trend chart file itself. Open will
allow the user to open a selected trend chart. Delete will allow the user to delete a selected
trend chart. Save will save the opened trend chart’s changes. Save As will allow the user to

save the opened trend chart under a new file name. Once
a chart has been opened, the buttons under the list of
trends can be used. Add will add a new trend to the chart
file. Edit will allow the user to edit a selected trend.
Delete will allow the user to delete a selected trend.
Each trend will have the same number of fields to be filled

out when adding or editing. The “Name” is merely the

name of the trend. This is how the trend will be identified
on the chart screen. It will also be the physical name of

the trend chart file. The list of values in the “Data” list are

the specific registers that are being data logged. This list
can be modified in the Edit Datalogger section that follows
this section. Select the register that corresponds to the

desired point to view. The “Min” field is the minimum
display value for the chart. The “Max” field is the maximum display value for the chart. The
“Expression” field will format how the data value will be displayed on the screen. To display the
data value as it is, enter an “x” as the expression. Note – Data values are stored in the 9120

without any decimal places, so formatting will be necessary for some values. If the data value

was monitoring % Carbon, then the expression would be “x * 0.01”, since % Carbon values will
need decimal places shown on the display. The “Format” field will control how the data value is
displayed. This field works with the “Expression” field for display purposes. To display the data

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value as it is, enter a “0”. Note – Data values are stored in the 9120 without any decimal places,
so formatting will be necessary for some values. If the data value was monitoring % Carbon,
then the format would be “0.00”, since % Carbon values will need decimal places shown on the
display.

The following example will illustrate the difference between “Expression” and “Format”.
Assume that the data value represents a % Carbon value, and it’s value is 3.47. This will be
saved in the 9120 register as 347. Assume that “Expression” is set up as “x * 0.01” and
“Format” is set up as “0.0”. Whenever the data value is logged, it will be logged as 3.47, but it
will display 3.8, since the “Format” only allows for 1 decimal place. If “Format” was “0.00”, then
the data value will display 3.47. However, if “Expression” was “x * 0.1” and “Format” was “0.0”,
the data value would be logged as 34.7 and display 34.7. If the “Format” was “0.00”, the data

value would be displayed as 34.70.

The color next to the “Format” field will allow the user to select which color the trend line will

show up as on the chart.

The “Units” field will be the description of what kind of data value is being logged. This can be
any value, such as “°F”, or “%C”, or “mV”.
The “Line Width” field will allow the user to set the thickness of the trend line on the chart.

Lower numbers equal thinner lines, and higher numbers equal thicker lines. This may come in
handy if both actual temperature and temperature setpoint have the same color. Actual

temperature can have a line width of “1”, and temperature setpoint can have a line width of “2”.

This will allow similar trends to be grouped by color.
The “Sample” field will allow the user to test out if the formatting of the trend line is correct.
Enter a value in the number box and click on the Test button. The “Result” label will display the
result based on the formatting selected.
Click on the Set button to save the trend line’s
values. Click on the Cancel button to not save
any of the changes made.

Edit Datalogger
Note – Contact Super Systems before making any

changes on this screen, since any changes made
can have an adverse effect on the data being
displayed.
This menu option will allow the user to modify
which registers in the 9120 will be used as
datalog data.
This list of data values is shown at the top of the screen.
Click on the Add button to add a new set of data values, or click on the Edit button to edit an
existing set of data values. Click on the Delete button to delete a set of values. To add or edit
data values, enter the initial offset of the register, as well as the number of sequential registers
to read for. Using the example from the image, the data values added would be: 850, 851, 852,
853, 854, and 855. Clicking on the Save button will save the new data value registers. Note –
The Save button must be clicked on to save any changes to the datalog data, including resetting
the configuration. Clicking on the Cancel button will cancel the action. Clicking on the Reset
button will reset the values to the original configuration. Note – any changes made to the data
values will need a restart of the application before those changes will take effect. Clicking on
the Descriptions button will display any descriptions for the data values. The default description

for a data value is the data value’s register. So the default description for data value 123 is

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“123”. Changing this to “Calculated DP”, for example, would make it more descriptive. Register

123 holds the calculated dew point for PVT types:
%Carbon, Dewpoint, O2, and Millivolts.
To add a new description, click on the Add button.
To insert a new description, click on the Insert
button. To delete a description, click on the
Delete button. To edit an existing description,
click on the Edit button. The Add or Insert feature
will only create valid descriptions if there are
existing data values without descriptions. Click
on the OK button to save the description changes.
Click on the Return button to cancel any changes
and return to the previous screen.

Reset Datalogger

This menu option will reset all datalog data values and text descriptions back to their default
values. Note – This menu option performs the same function as the Reset button on the Edit
Datalogger menu screen. The main difference between the Reset Datalogger button and the
Reset button on the Edit Datalogger menu screen is that the Reset Datalogger button will
change the register descriptions back to their default text, while the Reset button will replace
the text with the register number. This button is useful if the PVT type is changed and a reset is
in order.

Display

This option will allow the user to decide what information will be displayed on the
Return
This option will return the user to the main menu screen.

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Chart Screen

The Chart Screen will display the trend lines for the selected trend chart. The chart can be
viewed either in real-time mode, or in historical mode. The left side of the screen will display

the selected trend line’s scaling, as set up in the Edit Trend Chart section of the Configuration
menu. A trend line’s scaling, name, and data will all be in the same color for ease of viewing.

Pressing the scale bar (left side of screen – “Scale of trend lines” on image) will allow the user
to cycle through the available trend scales. Even though multiple trend lines will have different

scales, the lines will all be displayed on the same screen. The trend chart’s name will be

displayed at the top of the screen. The red vertical line is the chart’s cursor. In realtime mode,
the cursor is at the far right of the screen. The cursor can be moved by pressing on it and
moving it left or right. Moving the cursor will display the trend values for the selected time.
The chart can also be panned by pressing the green arrows to move forward or backward by the
selected sample rate – 2 hours, 4 hours, etc. Pressing the trend names that are on top of the
menu buttons will enable or disable the trend lines on the chart. This is useful if the user
wishes to only view one or two trend lines on the chart. Disabled trend names will be in gray.

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CO Factor

The CO factor allows the user to adjust the controller in order to match the results obtained
when measuring shim stock. If the controller setpoint and the process variable are the same
but the desired surface Carbon is not obtained, an adjustment can be made to the CO Factor to
increase the amount of surface Carbon available to the parts. Lowering the CO factor
immediately lowers the % Carbon process variable. This will cause the controller to add more
enriching gas--- raising the process variable until once again the process variable and the
setpoint match. Conversely, raising the CO Factor will cause the process variable to read
higher, shutting down the enriching gas solenoid (possibly turning on the air dilution solenoid)
causing the % Carbon process variable to begin to lower (NOT ADDING ENRICHING GAS) until
the setpoint and process variable match.

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