Watlow F4T, D4T Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

content itemS and recommended toolS

Hardware/Software

a. F4T controller

Tools

f. Medium size pliers

1.

Slot
numbers

Installed
FMs

B.

inStall Flex moduleS (Fm)

C. D.

F4T Process Controller

D4T Data Logger

Follow the steps in this quick start guide to

set up your new Watlow F4T/D4T controller

For assistance contact Watlow®: www.watlow.com

1-800-WATLOW2 (1-800-928-5692)

[e-mail]

• http://www.watlow.com/f4T • http://www.watlow.com/d4T

1440-3329 Rev A
January, 2019

F4T

D4T

b. Flex Module(s) (FM) and

label stickers

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

5

5

6

6

c. PC

d. Ethernet cable

e. Composer PC software

(install program from control
tools DVD or website)

g. Small flathead screwdriver

h. Wire (14 to 26 AWG) and wire

stripper

Case plugs
indicate
empty slots

A.

FM slot
diagram

To view video go to www.watlow.com/F4T

F4T Tutorials: Module Installation

Note:

Take care to protect the glass touch
screen.

Best Practice:

Complete the following procedure
for one FM at a time working from
slot 1 to 6.

1. Select a slot for the FM.

Note:

Communications modules (FMCA­XXXX-XXXX) work only in slot 6.
Slot numbers are molded into the
case and shown in the diagram on
the label (image A).

Note:

If a terminal block overlaps
the slot, remove it temporarily,
loosening it with a small
screwdriver (image B).

2. Using pliers, remove slot plug

by pulling straight back (image
C).

Note:

FM is right-side up when its
locking tabs align with the mating
holes (image D).

3. Slide FM in until it clicks firmly

in place.

E. F.

4. Using the stickers packaged

with the FM, label the terminal
block with its slot number
(image E).

5. Apply a matching label to the

FM (image F).

Option:

If mounting unit to equipment is
desired at this stage see Step 6

before proceeding to Step 2.

2.

1. Connect F4T/D4T to power

source (image A).

F4T or D4T (digits 1, 2 and 3 of part number)

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

1, 2, 3 or 4: 120 to 240 VAC

5, 6, 7 or 8: 24 V (AC or DC)

Caution:

Do not connect high voltage to a

controller that requires low voltage.

2. Ethernet communication: Connect

the F4T to the network your PC is
on (image B).

Note:

Note it is an option to connect the
F4T/D4T via Ethernet directly to the
PC. See the F4T/D4T Installation and
Troubleshooting User’s Guide, chapter 3.

Optional:

To avoid open sensor error messages,
temporarily jumper S1 and R1
terminals on all removable screw
terminal blocks or see corresponding
FM Quick Start Guide to connect
sensors (image C).

(digits 4 through 15)

See safety information in the “General

Information” section of this document.

connectionS

A.

B.

C.

Warning:

3.

A. B.

1. Install Composer PC software

(install program from control
tools DVD or website)
setup program and follow
on-screen instructions.

2. Run Composer and click the

system (image A).

3. Double-click the system in the

open systems list (image B).

4. From the “F4T (1)” or

“D4T (1)” menu, choose
Pluggable Modules (image C).

: run the

5. On the first module click “Use

Detected Part Number” then
click “Continue” (images D).

6. For each other module click

“Use Detected Part Number”

7. Click “Finish” and then click “Go

to Function Block Diagram”.

C.

Optional:

View the tutorial videos to learn
how to set up a control loop (F4T
only).

8. Select “Auto hide this window

by default” to dock the tutorial
window.

9. To configure a control loop:

drag a control loop from the
library to the canvas. Drag a
signal from an input block to
the PV receiver on the control
loop. Drag a signal from the HT
transmitter on the control loop
to the output block (images
E-G).

inStall compoSer® SoFtware and conFiGure a control loop

D.

Note:

For sensors other than type J
thermocouple, double-click the
input block and set the sensor
type in the Parameters window
(image H).

Optional:

Use additional function blocks to
configure more of your application
or come back to this later.

E. F.

T1

−

S1

R1

+

Universal Input 1

Module 1

RSP

PSP
REN
IDLE

OFF
MAN

TUN

TDA

PV

∑

∑

HT
CL

ƒ

(x)

ƒ

(x)

PWR
CSP
OSP

Loop 1

G.

T1

−

S1

R1

+

Universal Input 1

Module 1

H.

PV
RSP
PSP

REN
IDLE

OFF

MAN

TUN
TDA

T1

−

S1

R1

+

Universal Input 1

Module 1

∑

∑

ƒ

(x)

ƒ

(x)

Loop 1

HT

CL
PWR
CSP
OSP

RSP

PSP
REN
IDLE

OFF
MAN

TUN

TDA

PV

ƒ

ƒ

Loop 1

+24V

Switched DC

Output 2
Module1

∑

∑

(x)

(x)

HT

CL
PWR
CSP
OSP

W2

−

L

Y2

+

4. 6.5.

perSonalize the F4t/d4t uSer interFace mount & wireSave and import imaGe FileS

A.

B.

1. From the Zone 1 menu, choose

Personalization (image A).

2. Select a layout option Top,

Center or Bottom for the home
pages (image B).

C. E.

3. For Page 1 select the number of

content blocks to display (image
C).

4. For each block on the page

choose the content to display
(image D).

D.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the

other home pages as desired.

6. Setup the output view as desired

by choosing items to display or
set (image E).

7. Set the other available

personalization
options as desired.

A.

D.

Save image file:

1. From the System menu, choose

Save Image As and designate a
file name (image A).

Import an image file:

2. On the Dashboard view click the

system to connect (image B).

3. Click the menu icon and choose

“Import Image” (image C).

B.

C.

4. Navigate to desired file and

select (allow several minutes to
load).

Alternate method to import an
image file:

1. On any system view from the

System menu choose “Import
Image” (image D).

1. Cutout panel (image A).

2. Remove green

connectors that have

A.

92.0 to 93.0 mm

(3.62 to 3.65 inches)

already been wired.

3. Remove mounting collar

from unit.

4. Insert F4T/D4T

92.0 to 93.0 mm
(3.62 to 3.65 inches)

controller through front
panel cutout.

5. Slide on mounting collar

(image B).

B.

6. Wire remaining input

and outputs as
necessary.

Product

Label

Placed

Here

Mounting

Panel

Note:

For further mounting and wiring assistance see More Support below.

L1

Neutral

DA10-24C0-0000

Heater

6

5

Limit

Contactor

–

+

Control Output

Limit Output

F4T Controller

Slot 1 Slot 2

X1

–

W1

+

Y1

T1

–

S1

+

R1

Slot 1 - FMMA- UCAA-AAAA
Slot 2 - FMLA- LAJA-AAAA

more Supportexample SyStem wirinG diaGram General inFormation how to reach uS

You are now able to begin using the F4T/D4T controller. If you would like
to see more in-depth information please visit the following website or on
support tools/DVD:

http://www.watlow.com/f4T

http://www.watlow.com/d4T

Warning:

Use National Electric (NEC) or other
country-specific standard wiring and
safety practices when wiring and
connecting this controller to a power

Documentation

1720-6742 F4T Installation and troubleshooting user’s guide

1656-9792 D4T Installation and troubleshooting user’s guide

1680-2414 F4T Setup & Operations user’s guide

98
99

K2
L2
T1

–

S1

+

R1

1247-5282 D4T Setup & Operations user’s guide

0600-0095-0000 Quick Start Guide Modbus® RTU Communications

Flex Modules

0600-0096-0000 Quick Start Guide High Density Input/Output Flex

Modules

0600-0097-0000 Quick Start Guide Mixed Input/Output Flex Modules

WIN-F4T-1118 F4T Specification Sheet

WIN-D4T-1118 D4T Specification Sheet

1085-8615 Support tools/DVD

source and to electrical sensors or
peripheral devices. Failure to do so
may result in damage to equipment
and property, and/or injury or loss of
life.

Avertissement:

Utilisez les pratiques de câblage et de sécurité de National
Electric (NEC) ou les normes spécifiques au pays lors du
câblage et de la connexion de ce régulateur à une source
d’alimentation et aux capteurs électriques ou aux équipements
périphériques. Tout manquement à cette règle pourrait
provoquer des dégâts sur l’équipement et le matériel, et/ou des
blessures personnelles ou des décès.

This User’s Guide is copyrighted by Watlow Electric
Manufacturing Company, © January 2019 with all rights

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Watlow® and COMPOSER® are registered trademarks of Watlow
Electric Manufacturing Company.

Modbus® is a registered trademark of Schneider Automation, Inc.

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