Watlow F4T Data sheet

Watlow’s F4T Combines
the Flexibility of a
Modular I/O Controller
with Best-in-Class
Ease of Use

F4T

SPECIFICATION SHEET

1

/4 DIN Process Controller

The F4T temperature process controller from Watlow® offers
a wide range of field removable I/O modules for maximum
design flexibility. Configurations can be custom tailored to
meet the scaling needs of a tremendous range of equipment
and applications while providing exactly the hardware
types required for compatibility. The F4T controller also
features a 4.3 inch, color, graphical touch panel. Combining
power, flexibility and functionality, this new controller offers
unmatched versatility, and its best-in-class ease of use could
very well make user manuals a thing of the past.

Features and Benefits

4.3-inch, color touch panel with high-resolution, graphical
user-interface

• Shortens learning curve and reduces operator errors

• Allows channels, profiles, alarms, inputs and outputs to be

personalized with user defined names

Temperature PID, data logger, trend chart,
over/under-temperature limit, power switching,
math, logic, timers and counters combined into an
integrated system

• Lowers ownership costs

• Eliminates the need for separate discrete components

• Reduces complexity

• Simplifies design, ordering and installation

• Saves money

Robust algorithms for temperature, cascade, altitude,
humidity and compressor

• Improves process control

• Offers one to four channels of control

• Provides multiple PID sets

• Enables TRU-TUNE®+ adaptive control algorithm

• Offers 40 ramp and soak profiles with real-time clock and

battery backup

COMPOSER® graphical configuration PC software

• Speeds up and simplifies commissioning

• Archives and documents controller setup

• Connects with controller easily via Ethernet

Email and text alerts

• Notifies users of an event that has occurred such as a

specific profile or step within a profile, alarm condition,
limit condition or analog input error

Batch processing with bar code data entry

• Easily collects and manages data records

• Inputs information from bar code scan for fast and easy

data entry

• Offers foolproof processing via smart profile to part linkage

• Provides data security through password and data log

encrypted file options

• Improves manufacturing robustness via reminder screens

ensuring all data is entered during processing

• Helps ensure compliance with growing regulations and

minimizes warranty exposure

• Eliminates part processing skips or walk arounds due to

improved quality control

• Produces formatted data record report for easy receipt or

record management uses

Many communications options available including Ethernet
Modbus® TCP and SCPI and EIA-232/485 Modbus® RTU

• Offers two USB host ports and one device port

• Simplifies file transfers

• Connects easily

Modular design

• Adapts quickly to evolving requirements

• Offers numerous types of field pluggable modules for

maximum flexibility and easiest compatibility

• Features scalable and modular firmware functions

• Delivers scalable input/output quantities from 1 to 36

SERIES F4S/F4D/F4P backward compatible

• Provides easy retrofit with minimum pain and disruption

• Ensures proper fit in existing SERIES F4 panel cutout

Key Features and Options

• 1 to 4 control loops with TRU-TUNE+ adaptive
control algorithm for superior controllability

• 40 profiles for ramp and soak

• Ethernet Modbus® TCP connectivity

• Multiple high-speed USB host ports

• Over/under-temperature limits for safety shutdown

• Universal, thermistor and ac current measurement inputs

• Inputs and outputs expandable from 1 to 36

• SENSOR GUARD prevents unplanned process shutdowns and
product loss by switching to a backup sensor if the primary
sensor fails

• High current outputs for up to 10A heaters or other loads

• Programmable timers, counters, math and logic

• Temperature, cascade, altitude, relative humidity, compressor
algorithms and Vaisala® humidity compensation

• Sequencer start-up and control

• Retransmit and remote set point

• USB configuration port

• Configuration settings can be stored and recalled

• Removable modules and connectors

• Front-panel mount and flush mounting options

• Right angle and front-screw terminal options

• UL® listed, CSA, CE, RoHS, W.E.E.E., FM

• Multi-language options

• English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean
and Chinese

• USB wired or wireless mouse user interface

• Use in hazardous location, dirty environments or
applications with gloves

Common Specifications

Line Voltage/Power

• Data retention upon power failure via nonvolatile memory

Functional Operating Range

• Type J: -346 to 2192°F (-210 to 1200°C)

• Type K: -454 to 2500°F (-270 to 1371°C)

• Type T: -454 to 750°F (-270 to 400°C)

• Type E: -454 to 1832°F (-270 to 1000°C)

• Type N: -454 to 2372°F (-270 to 1300°C)

• Type C: 32 to 4200°F (0 to 2315°C)

• Type D: 32 to 4200°F (0 to 2315°C)

• Type F: 32 to 2449°F (0 to 1343°C)

• Type R: -58 to 3214°F (-50 to 1767°C)

• Type S: -58 to 3214°F (-50 to 1767°C)

• Type B: 32 to 3300°F (0 to 1816°C)

• RTD (DIN): -328 to 1472°F (-200 to 800°C)

• Process: -1999 to 9999 units

Calibration Accuracy

• Calibration accuracy and sensor conformity: ±0.1% of
span, ±1°C at the calibrated ambient temperature and
rated line voltage

• Types R, S, B: ±0.2%

• Type T below -50°C: ±0.2%

• Calibration ambient temperature at 77°F ±5°F (25°C ±3°C)

• Accuracy span: 1000°F (540°C) min.

• Temperature stability: Typical ±0.1°F/°F (±0.1°C/°C) rise in
ambient max.

Conguration Diagnostics

• Indicates if modules present match the expected
conguration settings

USB Host Port

• Total of 2 available

• Version: USB 2.0 hi-speed

• Connector: USB Type A, high-retention

• Flash drive must be FAT32 le system

• Max. current 0.5A/port

System Conguration Requirements

• F4T has 6 slots for ex modules (FM)

• EIA-232/485 Modbus® RTU ex module, if used, must occupy
slot 6 location

• A maximum of two 10A SSR FM modules can be used in the F4T
and each will require space for 2 slots. Valid in slots 1, 2, 4 or 5

Wiring Termination—Touch-Safe Terminals

• Right-angle and front-screw terminal blocks for input, output
and power supply connections

• Input, output and power terminals: touch safe, removable,
12 to 30 AWG

F4T Base Specifications

Line Voltage/Power

• High voltage option: 100 to 240VAC +10/-15%, 50/60Hz ±5%

• Low voltage option: 24 to 28VAC/VDC+10/-15%, 50/60Hz ±5%

• Power consumption: 23 W, 54VA

Environment

• NEMA 4X/IP65 front panel mount conguration only

• Operating temperature: 0 to 122°F (-18 to 50°C)

• Storage temperature: -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)

• Relative humidity: 0 to 90%, non-condensing

Agency Approvals

• UL®/EN 61010 Listed, File E185611 QUYX

• UL® 508 Reviewed

• CSA CC.C#14, File 158031

• FM Class 3545 (congurations with limit modules)

• AMS 2750 E compliant: Analog input process values. Tip: Maximize
eld calibration accuracy and uniformity by using advanced F4T
features such as Calibration Oset and Linearization Function
Blocks. Refer to user manual for details.

• RoHS by design, China RoHS Level 2, W.E.E.E.

• CE

• Windows® Hardware Certication

User Interface

• 4.3 inch TFT PCAP color graphic touch screen

• LED backlife >50K hours

• 4 keys: Home, Main Menu, Back, Help

• Multiple languages

• English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean
and Chinese

• USB wired or wireless mouse functionality

• Right click for 4 keys: Home, Main Menu, Back, Help

Control Loops

• 1 to 4 PID or ON-OFF control loops

• 0 to 6 Limit loops

• User-selectable action: heat, cool or heat/cool

• Auto-tune with TRU-TUNE+ adaptive control

Control Loops and Over-temperature Limits

• Input sampling: 10Hz

• Output update: 10Hz

Communications

• Ethernet Modbus® TCP

• Isolated communications

Prole Ramp and Soak Option

• Prole engine aects 1 to 4 loops in sync

• 40 proles with 50 steps per prole

Data Logging

• User selectable parameters: Up to a maximum of 128 active
parameters depending on conguration

• Logging interval: Programmable increments between 0.1 seconds
and 60 minutes if logging to internal memory. Logging directly to
USB; 1.0 seconds to 60 minutes

• File types: .CSV for standard data logging or proprietary format for
encrypted data log option

• Storage: 80MB internal memory or to USB memory stick

• File transfer: Internal memory to USB host port or to Ethernet
Modbus® TCP

• Transfer options: On demand by user or user programmable based
on when a new data log le record is available. Utilizes TFTP and
Samba protocols

• Record: Date and time stamped

4.09 in.

(103.96 mm)

4.33 in.

(109.98 mm)

(12.7 mm)

Batch Processing with Bar Code Data Entry Via USB Scanner

• Compatible with many bar code types including Code 128,
Code 39, Extended Code 39, Data Matrix, Interleaved 2 of 5, ISSN,
SISAC, LOGMARS, QR, UCC/EAN-128 (GS1-128, UPC-A & E)

• Compatible with most USB scanner types such as Zebra DS4308,
DS2208, LI2208 and LS2208

• USB port provides 500mA max. power supply for bar code
scanner/base charging

• Display can show bar code elds up to a maximum length of
48 characters. Characters might wrap to 2 rows after 24 characters

• Part-Prole list entries – approximately 1,000 typical length part
numbers of 15 characters each can be stored. Can easily import
dierent part les via USB thumb drive connection to cover a
higher quantity range of part lists

• Program the bar code scanner to add an enter key (carriage return
feed) at the end of each bar code data eld sent to F4T/D4T. Refer
to USB scanner user manual.

Number of Function Blocks by Ordering Option

Function Block Basic Set 1 Set 2

Alarm 6 8 14

Compare None 4 16

Counter None 4 16

Linearization 4 4 8

Logic None 12 24

Math None 12 24

Process Value 4 4 8

Special Output Function
(including compressor)

Timer None 6 16

Variable 4 12 24

None 2 4

Trending

• 4 user programmable charts

• 6 pens available per chart

• View analog sensors, process values, set points and power

Real Time Clock with Battery Backup

• Accuracy (typical): +/-3ppm over -15 to 50°C

• Typical battery life: 10 years at 77°F (25°C)

• Field replaceable lithium battery

Compare

• Greater than, less than, equal, not equal, greater than or equal, less
than or equal

Counters

• Counts up or down, loads predetermined value on load signal

Linearization

• Interpolated or stepped

Logic

• And, nand, or, nor, equal, not equal, latch, ip-op

Math

• Average, process scale, switch over, deviation scale,
dierential (subtract), ratio (divide), add, multiply, absolute
dierence, minimum, maximum, square root, sample and hold,
pressure-to-altitude and dew point

Process Value

• Sensor backup, average, crossover, wet bulb-dry bulb, switch over,
dierential (subtract), ratio (divide), add, multiply, absolute
dierence, minimum, maximum, square root, altitude, Vaisala®
relative humidity and pressure-to-altitude

Special Output Function

• Compressor control (cool and/or dehumidify with single
compressor), motorized valve, sequencer

Timers

• On pulse, delay, one shot or retentive

Variable

• User value for digital or analog variable

Panel Mount Dimensions

4.62 in.

(117.4 mm)

Accent

Bar

4.73 in.

(120.14 mm)

Flush Mount Dimensions

4.09 in.

(103.96 mm)

4.62 in.

(117.4 mm)

4.09 in.

(103.96 mm)

0.50 in.

4.33 in.

(109.98 mm)

Slot 1

Slot 2 Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5 Slot 6

Mounting Panel

4.81 in.

(122.1 mm)

Flushmount Bracket

USB Type A

(Quantity 2)

USB Mini B

Ethernet

Mounting

Panel