Watlow V4 User Manual

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Series V4

Users Manual

General Purpose

1/4 DIN Temperature Controller

Watlow Controls

1241 Bundy Blvd., P.O. Box 5580, Winona, Minnesota USA 55987-5580

Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], http://www.watlow.com

December 1998

(1464)

Overview

The V4 1/4 DIN panel mount controller is a general purpose industrial PID temperature
controller. The V4 provides a reliable cost-effective solution for most temperature control
applications. Thermocouple, RTD, and Current and Voltage sensors are supported. Dual
outputs can be configured to support heating and cooling. The secondary output can also be
configured as an alarm.

V4 features include: a NEMA 4X front panel seal, a 3-year warranty, meets European CE
requirements and has a 4 inch deep case with removable connectors for wiring convenience.

Figure 2a — Series V4 inputs and outputs.

Figure 2b - Controller dimensions.

Mounting Brackets

Front
Bezel

Terminal

Block

Mounting Slots

Terminal

Block

M3 Mounting Screw

Mounting Collar

External

Gasket

Customer's Front Panel

3.58"

(91.03mm)

4.21"

(106.83mm)

3.83"

(97.18mm)

4.25"

(107.9mm)

V4

1
2
%

Single Input ­Type J, K, T, N or
S Thermocouple,
RTD or Process

Output 1 ­Heat or Cool

Dual Control Output ­PID or ON/OFF, User Selectable

Output 2 ­Heat, Cool,
Alarm or None

Keys and Displays

V4

1
2
%

Lower Display: Indicates

set point, output value,
parameters for data in the
upper display, or error and

alarm codes.

• To set to blank, set
[`dsP] to [`Pro] in the
Setup Menu.

Infinity/Home Key:

• Press once to clear
any latched alarms.
Also disables
deviation alarm
output if silencing is
enabled.

• Press again within
five seconds to
change from Auto to
Manual or vice versa.
While in Manual
mode, percent power
is in the lower display
sensor error.

Up-arrow and Down-arrow Keys:
Increases or decreases the value of
the displayed parameter.

• Press lightly to increase or
decrease the value by one.

• Press and hold down to increase
or decrease the displayed value at a
rapid rate. New data will self-enter
in five seconds, or can be entered by
pressing the Advance Key.

• Press both simultaneously for
three seconds to enter the Setup
Menu. The [`LOC] parameter
appears.

• Continue pressing both keys to
enter the Calibration Menu.

Output 1 Indicator Light: Lit
when Output 1 is energized.

Upper Display: Indicates
the process value, actual
temperature, operating
parameter values or an open
sensor. When powering up,
the Process display will be
blank for five seconds.

• To set to blank, set [`dsP]
to [`SEt] in the Setup
Menu.

Advance Key: Press to
advance through the
Operations, Setup, and
Calibration Menus. In the
Auto mode, new data is
self-entering in five
seconds.

Output 2 Indicator Light: Lit
when Output 2 is active. This
output can be configured as a
control or alarm output.

% Percent Power Indicator Light:

• Lit: the controller is in Manual
operation. Press the ˆInfinity key
twice to enter Automatic operation.

• Blinking: press the ˆInfinity key to
toggle between Auto and Manual.
Returns to its previous state and stops
blinking if the ˆInfinity key is not
pressed within five seconds.

Installation and Removal

Figure 4 - Series V4 multiple panel cutout dimensions.

NOTE: Measurements between panel cutouts are the minimum recommended.

Installing the Series V4 Controller

Installing and mounting requires access to the back panel.

1. Make the panel cutout using the panel cutout dimensions as shown in Figure 4.

2. Make sure the rounded side of the external case gasket is facing the panel surface.

3. Check to see that the gasket is not twisted, and is seated within the case bezel flush with the
panel.

4. Slightly compress the top and bottom side of the V4 Case while pulling the controller into the
panel cutout (Figure 5a). Slide the mounting collar over the back of the controller. The tabs on
the collar must line up with the mounting ridges on the case for secure installation. The tab
holes are facing the back of the controller.

5. Adjust the mounting bracket screws enough to allow for the mounting collar and panel thick­ness. Snap the upper and lower mounting brackets on the case of the controller (Figure 5 b).
Make sure all the grips are well engaged on the mounting slots of the controller. (The four
screw heads are facing the back of the controller.)

6. Make sure the case is seated properly. Tighten the installation screws firmly against the
mounting collar to secure the unit (Figure 5c). To ensure NEMA4X seal, there should be no
space between the bezel and panel. Over tightening the screws will distort the case and
make it difficult to remove or replace the controller.

V4

1
2
%

Panel Cutout

Panel

Thickness

0.375"

9.5 mm)

3.62"

(92mm)

3.62"

(92mm)

0.85"

(20mm)

minimum

0.85"

(20mm)

minimum

3.93"

(99.82mm)

3.93"

(99.82mm)

Installation and Removal (continued)

Figure 5a - Slightly compress the case while Figure 5b - Snap the top and bottom mounting
pulling the controller into the panel cutout. bracket into the slots.

Figure 5c - Tighten screw to secure the controller. Figure 5d - Remove the controller using a flat

screwdriver.

NOTE: Be careful not to over-tighten the screws. This may cause the mounting cover to fail. Over-tighten­ing occurs when the front bezel is touching the customer’s front panel.

Removing the Series V4 Controller

1. Loosen the upper and lower mounting bracket screws.

2. Use a flat screw driver to unsnap the four grips on the opposite side of upper and lower
mounting brackets. Push the brackets back and forth gently until they can be pulled off easily.

3. Remove controller from the panel.

Wiring the Series V4

Power Wiring

High Voltage

100 to 240VÅ (ac), nominal (85 to 264 actual) V4TH - _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _

Low Voltage

14 to 24V‡ (ac/dc) V4TL - _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _

Figure 6 - Power wiring.

Sensor Installation Guidelines

We suggest you mount the sensor at a location in your process or system where
it reads an average temperature. Put the sensor as near as possible to the
material or space you want to control. Air flow past this sensor should be mod­erate. The sensor should be thermally insulated from the sensor mounting.

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WARNING:
To avoid damage to

property and equip­ment and/or injury or
loss of life, use
National Electric
Code (NEC) standard
wiring practices to
install and operate
this unit. Failure to
do so could result in
injury and/or death,
or such damage.

NOTE:
Taking the unit out of

the case is not a nor­mal operating condi­tion and should only
be done by a quali­fied maintenance
installation techni­cian. Power to the
case should be dis­connected before
removing or
installing the con­troller into its case.

∫

WARNING:
The case terminals

may still carry live
voltage when the
unit is removed.

∫

WARNING:
Irreversible damage
will occur if high
voltage is applied to
the low voltage unit.

L1 L2

18
17
16
15
14
13

OFF

1 2

4
5
6

8
7

fuse

8
7

1 2

1 2

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WARNING:
To avoid damage to

property and equip­ment and/or injury or
loss of life, use
National Electric
Code (NEC) standard
wiring practices to
install and operate
this unit. Failure to do
so could result in
injury and/or death,
or such damage.

Wiring Example

L1

120V~ (ac)

L2

Earth Ground

V4TH-CAAA-AARR

Temperature

TC

DIP Switch

OFF

Orientation

4

5 (+)

5
6

6 (-)

Controller

fuse

18
17
16
15
14
13

8
7

fuse

18
16

8
7

DIN-a-mite

DA1C-1624-C000

process sensor limit sensor

high limit

mechanical

contactor

coil

L2L1

7 (-)
6 (+)

T1 T2

Heater

V4LH-DAAA-AARR

Limit

Controller

TC

DIP Switch

OFF

Orientation

4

5 (+)

5
6

6 (-)

fuses

18

18
17

16

16
15
14
13

8

8
7

7

120V~ (ac)

L1

L1 L2

1

(+)

TC+

(-)

TC-

1 CR-1

1

Series V4

V4TH - CAAA - AARR

Temperature Controller

DC+1

DC-1

(-)(+)

L1 L2

T1

T2

DIN-a-mite
DA1C-1624-C000

Heater

L1

1

Series V4

V4LH-DAAA-AARR

L2

Limit Controller

TC+
TC-

NO1

COM1

1

NC1

1CR

L2

2

2

2

2

Figure 7- System wiring example.

Input Wiring

Figure 8a – Thermocouple

Extension wire for thermocouples must be of the same alloy as the thermo­couple itself to limit errors.

Figure 8b – RTD (2- or 3-Wire) 100Ω Platinum

There could be a +2°F input error for every 1Ω of lead length resistance
when using a 2-wire RTD. That resistance, when added to the RTD ele­ment resistance, will result in erroneous input to the instrument. To over­come this problem, use a 3-wire RTD sensor, which compensates for lead
length resistance. When extension wire is used for a 3-wire RTD, all wires
must have the same electrical resistance (i.e. same gauge, same length,
multiple-stranded or solid, same metal.

Figure 8c – Process,4-20mA Figure 8d – Process,0-5VÎ (dc)

Input impedance: 5Ω Input impedance: 10kΩ

DIP Switch
Orientation

DIP Switch
Orientation
1: ON
2: ON

PROC

-

+

V

dc

4
5
6

5
6

OFF

1 2

OFF

1 2

- 4

+ 6

I

dc

PROC

DIP Switch
Orientation
1: ON
2: ON

DIP Switch
Orientation

OFF

1 2

4
5
6

OFF

1 2

2-wire RTD

Jumper Terminals 5 & 6

S1
S2

S3

4
5
6

DIP Switch
Orientation

DIP Switch
Orientation
1: OFF
2: OFF

RTD

OFF

1 2

4
5
6

OFF

1 2

OFF

1 2

3-wire

RTD

S1
S2

S3

4
5
6

DIP Switch
Orientation

DIP Switch
Orientation
1: OFF
2: OFF

RTD

4
5
6

OFF

1 2

DIP Switch
Orientation

TC

T/C

+

-

5
6

DIP Switch
Orientation
1: OFF
2: ON

OFF

1 2

4
5
6

OFF

1 2

NOTE:
Successful installa-

tion requires five
steps:

• Choose the con­troller’s hardware
configuration and
model number;

• Choose a sensor;

• Install the con­troller;

• Wire the controller
and

• Configure the con­troller.

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WARNING:
To avoid damage to

property and equip­ment and/or injury or
loss of life, use
National Electric
Code (NEC) standard
wiring practices to
install and operate
this unit. Failure to
do so could result in
injury and/or death,
or such damage.

NOTE: When an
external device with a
non-isolated circuit
common is connect­ed to the 4-20mA or
dc output, you must
use an isolated or
ungrounded thermo­couple.

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CAUTION: Process
input does not have
sensor break protec­tion. Outputs can
remain full on.

Output 1 Wiring

Figure 9a – Mechanical Relay

Without Contact Suppression

V4T _ - D _ _ _ - _ _ _ _
Form C, rated at 8A @ 125V~ (ac) or 5A @ 240V~ (ac)
Minimum load current: 100mA @ 5VÎ (dc)

Figure 9b – Solid State Relay

Without Contact Suppression

V4T _ - K _ _ _ - _ _ _ _

0.5 amps (AC loads only)

18
17
16
15
14
13

Customer Supplied

Quencharc

SS1
SS1

L2

L1

Fuse

External

Load

4
5
6

18
17
16
15
14
13

8
7

OFF

1 2

18
17
16
15
14
13

L1

L2

COM
NC

NO

External

Load

Fuse

Customer Supplied

Quencharc

4
5
6

18
17
16
15
14
13

8
7

OFF

1 2

ç

WARNING:
To avoid damage to

property and equip­ment and/or injury or
loss of life, use
National Electric
Code (NEC) standard
wiring practices to
install and operate
this unit. Failure to do
so could result in
injury and/or death,
or such damage.

NOTE:
Switching inductive

loads (relay coils,
solenoids, etc.) with
the mechanical relay,
switched dc or solid­state relay output
options requires use
of an R.C. suppres­sor.

Watlow carries the
R.C. suppressor
Quencharc brand
name, which is a
trademark of ITW
Pakron. Watlow Part
No. 0804-0147-0000.

Output 1 Wiring

Figure 10a – Switched DC, Open Collector

V4T _ - C _ _ _ - _ _ _ _

Figure 10b – 4-20mA Process

V4T _ - F _ _ _ - _ _ _ _
Maximum load impedance: 800Ω

18
17
16
15
14
13

External

Load

-

+

4
5
6

18
17
16
15
14
13

8
7

OFF

1 2

16

unregulated

V+

V—

18

Internal Circuitry

18
17
16
15
14
13

External

Load

-

+

4
5
6

18
17
16
15
14
13

8
7

OFF

1 2

NOTE:
When an external

device with a non­isolated circuit com­mon is connected to
the 4-20mA or dc out­put, you must use an
isolated or unground­ed thermocouple.

Output 2 Wiring

Figure 11a – Mechanical Relay Without Contact Suppression

V4T _ - _ D _ _ - _ _ _ _
Form C, rated at 8A @ 125V~ (ac) or 5A @ 240V~ (ac). Minimum load current: 100mA @ 5VÎ (dc)

Figure 11b – Solid State Relay Without Contact Suppression

V4T _ - _ K _ _ - _ _ _ _

0.5 amps (AC loads only)

18
17
16
15
14
13

Customer Supplied

Quencharc

SS2
SS2

L2

L1

Fuse

External

Load

4
5
6

18
17
16
15
14
13

8
7

OFF

1 2

18
17
16
15
14
13

L1

L2

COM
NC

NO

External

Load

Fuse

Customer

Supplied

Quencharc

4
5
6

18
17
16
15
14
13

8
7

OFF

1 2

Indication Probable Cause(s)

Power • No power. • Power to unit may be off.

• Fuse may be blown.

• Breaker may be tripped.

• Safety interlock door switch etc. may be activated.

• Separate system limit control may be latched.

• Wiring may be open.

• Input Power may be incorrect.

Alarms • Alarm won’t occur. • Alarm output may be off.

• Alarm set points may be incorrect.

• Alarm may be silenced.

• Alarm sides may be incorrect.

• Controller may be in diagnostics mode.

• Alarm won’t clear. • Alarm may be latched.

• Alarm set points may be incorrect.

• Alarm hysteresis may be incorrect.

• Input may be in error condition.

Error Code Messages ([----] in the upper display indicates a Series V4 error; error code number is visible in bottom display)

• [----] [ Er2]

• Sensor underrange error (applies only to RTD units)

• [----] [`Er4]

• Configuration error.

• [----] [`Er5]

• Non-volatile checksum error

• [----] [`Er6]

• A/D underflow error.

• [----] [`Er7]

• A/D overflow error.

Troubleshooting Alarms and Errors

Corrective Action

• Check switches, fuses, breakers, interlocks, limits, connectors,
etc. for energized condition and proper connection.

• Measure power upstream for required level. Check part number for input power required.

• Check wire size.

• Check for bad connections.

• Configure output as an alarm.
Check alarm set points..

• To clear the alarm, correct the alarm condition; check to see if the alarm is latched.

• Check the alarm sides setting.

• Check the alarm type setting.

• Check the alarm logic for compatibility with system peripherals and annunciators.

• Check the power limit setting.

• Check the operation mode.

• Check the alarm output function.

• Check the °C or°F setting.

• Check the calibration offset value; set it to a lower level.

)

• Sensor input generated a value lower than allowable signal range, or A/D circuitry malfunctioned. Enter a valid

input. Make sure

[``In]

parameter (Setup Menu) matches your sensor and DIP switches are set accordingly.

• Microprocessor is faulty; consult factory.

• Unless power interruption occurred while controller was storing data, nonvolatile memory is bad; consult factory.

• A/D circuit is underrange. Check sensor; if functioning properly, consult factory. Make sure

[``In]

parameter

(Setup Menu) matches your sensor and DIP switches are set accordingly.

• A/D circuit is overrange. Check sensor; if functioning properly, consult factory. Make sure

[``In]

parameter

(Setup Menu) matches your sensor and DIP switches are set accordingly.

Output 2 Wiring

Figure 12a – Switched DC, Open Collector

V4T _ - _ C _ _ - _ _ _ _

13

unregulated

V+

V—

15

Internal Circuitry

4
5
6

18
17
16
15
14
13

8
7

18
17
16
15
14
13

External

Load

-

+

1 2

OFF

1 2

Calibration

Before attempting to calibrate, make sure you read through
the procedures carefully and have the proper equipment
called for in each procedure. Make sure the DIP switches
are in the proper position for the input type.

Entering the Calibration Menu

In the Calibration Menu, various input signals must be supplied for the con­troller to go through its auto calibration. The Calibration Menu can only be
entered from the [`LOC] Lock parameter in the Setup Menu. Press the ¿Up-
arrow/¯Down-arrow keys simultaneously for 3 seconds (± 1 second). The [`CAL]
parameter appears in the lower display with "no" in the upper display.

Any inadvertent change in the displayed data, when pressing the ¿Up-
arrow/¯Down-arrow keys, is ignored. Calibration values won't be retained unless
you are in the manual mode. Press the ¿Up-arrow or ¯Down-arrow key to change
the upper display to [`YES] Press ‰Advance to enter the calibration sequence.

Upon entering the calibration menu, the upper display window indicates [`CAL].
It continues to indicate [`CAL] (with the exception of calibration of the 4-20mA
output) while the operator walks through the entire calibration parameter list.
While calibrating the 4-20mA output, the upper display contains a numeric
value to be slewed up or down until the output value is correct. The controller
uses the lower display to prompt the user as to what the input should be.

With the [`dFL] parameter, select either [``US] parameters which include dis­playing °F, rate, reset, and proportional band in degrees or units. Or select
[``SI] (System International) and the displayed parameters are °C, integral,
derivative, and proportional band in % of span.

Once the information has been properly established and maintained for at least
5 to 10 seconds, the ‰Advance key may then be used to display the next prompt.
After the final input is established, press the ‰Advance key twice to return the
controller to the configuration menu at the top of the parameter list.

Figure 13 ­Entering the
Calibration Menu.

NOTE:

While in the Calibration
Menu, the controller out­put(s) go off and the
alarm output (if present)
is on.

NOTE:
Calibration values will
not be retained unless
you are in the MANUAL
mode. Do not enter the
MANUAL mode until you
are at the correct input
parameters.

V4

1
2
%









V4

1
2
%









The [`rSt] parameter restores the factory calibration values to the Series V4. If
you calibrate your control incorrectly, you have the option to default to the origi­nal values. Once you leave the [`CAL] menu, the values are entered.

1. Press the ¿Up-arrow/¯Down-arrow keys simultaneously for three seconds.
The LOC parameter appears in the lower display. Continue holding the
¿Up-arrow/¯Down-arrow keys until the lower display reads [`CAL].

2. Press the ¿Up-arrow key until [`YES] appears in the upper display.

3. ‰Advance through the calibration menu until [`rSt] appears in the lower
display.

4. Press the ¿Up-arrow key until [`YES] appears in the upper display.

5. Press the ‰Advance key and the V4 advances to test the displays.

This procedure is used only to restore calibration, it is not meant to clear values.

Restoring Factory Calibration

Calibration Menu

Figure 14 ­Calibration Parameters.

NOTE:
Before calibration on an
installed controller,
make sure all data and
parameters are docu­mented.

Equipment Required

• Type "J" Reference Compensator with reference junction at 32°F/0°C, or Type "J"
Thermocouple Calibrator set at 32°F/0°C.

• Precision millivolt source, 0-50mV min. range, 0.01mV resolution

Setup And Calibration

1. Connect the ac line voltage L1 and L2 to the proper terminals.

2. Connect the millivolt source to Terminal 6 Negative and Terminal 5 Positive on the
Series V4 terminal block. Use regular 20 - 24 gauge wire. Make sure the DIP switch is
set for thermocouple input.

3. Apply power to the controller and allow it to warm up for 15 minutes. After warm-up
put the controller in the Calibration Menu. Select [`YES].

4. Press the ˆInfinity key twice to enter the manual mode. The controller is calibrating
when % indicator light is on. Make sure the controller is in manual mode only when
you are in the correct parameters.

5. At the 0.00 prompt, enter 0.00mV from the millivolt source to the control. Allow at
least 10 seconds to stabilize. Press the

‰Advance key.

6. At the 50.0 prompt, enter 50.00mV from the millivolt source to the Series V4. Allow at
least 10 seconds to stabilize. Press the ‰Advance key.

7. At the [``tC] prompt, disconnect the millivolt source, and connect the reference com-
pensator or thermocouple calibrator to Terminal 6 Negative, and Terminal 5 Positive
on the Series V4 terminal block. If using a compensator, turn on and short the input
wires. If using "J" calibrator, set to simulate 32°F/0°C. Allow 10 seconds for the control
to stabilize. The controller will leave the [`CAL] mode if one minute passes between
key activations. Press the ˆInfinity key twice to exit the manual mode. To conclude
the thermocouple calibration, advance the

‰Advance key to the next prompt or exit

the [`CAL] menu.

Thermocouple Field Calibration Procedure

Equipment Required

• Precision dc voltage source 0-5 volt minimum range with 0.001 volt resolution.

Setup and Calibration

1. Connect the ac line voltage L1 and L2 to the proper terminals on the V4.

2. Connect the voltage/current source to Terminal 5 (+) and 6 (-) on the Series V4 termi­nal block. Use regular 20 - 24 gauge wire. Make sure the DIP switch is set for process
input.

3. Apply power to the controller and allow it to warm up for 15 minutes. After warm­u p put the controller in the [`CAL] menu. See Figure A.3. Select [`YES]. Press the

‰Advance key until 0.00 is displayed.

4. Press ˆInfinity twice to enter the manual mode. The controller is calibrating when
the % indicator light is on. Make sure the controller is in the manual mode only when
you are in the correct parameters.

5. At the 0.00 parameter, set the voltage source to 0.000 volts. Allow at least 10 seconds
to stabilize. Press the

‰Advance key.

6. At the 5.00 parameter, set the voltage source to 5.000VÎ (dc). Allow at least 10 sec­onds to stabilize. The controller leaves the [`CAL] mode if 1 minute passes between
key activations. Press ˆInfinity twice to exit the manual mode. To conclude the 0-5
volt calibration, press the

‰Advance key to the next prompt or exit the [`CAL] menu.

NOTE:

Before calibration on an
installed controller,
make sure all data and
parameters are docu­mented.

0-5 Volt Input Field Calibration Procedure

NOTE:
When the % indicator
light is on, the controller
is automatically calibrat­ing. Your sequence is
VERY important. Always
move to the next param­eter before changing the
calibration equipment.

Equipment Required

•1KΩ precision decade resistance box with 0.01Ω resolution.

Setup And Calibration

1. Connect the ac line voltage L1 and L2 to the proper terminals.

2. Connect the decade resistance box to Terminal 4, 5 and 6 on the terminal block. Use
regular 20 - 24 gauge wire of the same length and type. Make sure the DIP switch is
set for RTD input.

3. Apply power to the controller and allow it to warm up for 15 minutes. After warm-up
put the controller in the [`CAL] menu. Select [`YES]. Press the ‰Advance key until
the 440 prompt is displayed.

4. Press the ˆInfinity key twice to enter the manual mode. The controller is calibrating
when the % indicator light is on. Make sure the controller is in manual mode only
when you are in the correct parameters.

5. At the 440 prompt, set the decade resistance box to 44.01. Allow at least 10 seconds to
stabilize. Press the ‰Advance key.

6. At the 255 prompt, set the decade resistance box to 255.42. Allow at least 10 seconds
to stabilize. Press the ˆInfinity key twice to exit the manual mode. The controller will
leave the [`CAL] mode if one minute passes between key activations. To conclude the
RTD calibration, press the ‰Advance key to the next prompt or exit the [`CAL] menu.

RTD Field Calibration Procedure

NOTE:
When the % indicator
light is on, the controller
is automatically calibrat­ing. Your sequence is
VERY important. Always
move to the next param­eter before changing the
calibration equipment.

Equipment Required:

• Precision current source 0-20mAminimum range with 0.01mA resolution.

Setup and Calibration

1. Connect the ac line voltage L1 and L2 to the proper terminals on the V4.

2. Connect the current source to Terminal 4 (-) and 6 (+) on the Series V4 terminal block.
Use regular 20 - 24 gauge wire. Make sure the DIP switch is set for process input, see.

3. Apply power to the controller and allow it to warm up for 15 minutes. After warm-up
put the controller in the [`CAL] menu. Select YES. Press the

‰Advance key until 4 is

displayed.

4. Press ˆInfinity twice to enter the manual mode. The controller is calibrating when the
% indicator light is on. Make sure the controller is in the manual mode only when you
are in the correct parameters.

5. At the 4.00 parameter, set the current source to 4.00mA. Allow at least 10 seconds to
stabilize. Press the ‰Advance key.

6. At the 20.0 parameter, set the current source to 20.00mA. Allow at least 10 seconds to
stabilize. The controller leaves the [`CAL] mode if 1 minute passes between key acti­vations. Press ˆInfinity twice to exit the manual mode. To conclude, press the

‰Advance key to the next prompt or exit the [`CAL] menu.

Equipment Required:

• 300Ω, 1/2 watt 10% resistor.

• 4 - 1/2 digit Digital Multimeter.

Setup And Calibration

1. Connect the ac line voltage L1 and L2 to the proper terminals of the V4. Set the multi­meter to measure current.

2. Connect the multimeter in series with the 300Ω resistor to Terminal 18 Positive and
16 Negative on the Series V4 terminal block. Use regular 20 - 24 gauge wire.

3. Apply power to the controller and allow it to warm up for 15 minutes. After warm-up
put the controller in the [`CAL] menu. Select YES. Press the ‰Advance key until the
4A0 prompt is displayed.

4. Press the ˆInfinity key twice to enter the manual mode. The controller is calibrating
when the % indicator light is on.

5. At the [`4A0] prompt, the multimeter should read approximately 4mA. Allow at least
10 seconds to stabilize.

6. Use the ¿Up-arrow/¯Down-arrow keys (reverse acting) to adjust the reading on the
multimeter for 3.85mA ± 0.10mA. Press the ‰Advance key.

7. At the [`2A0] prompt, the multimeter should read approximately 20mA. Allow at least
10 seconds to stabilize. The controller will leave the [`CAL] mode if one minute passes
between key activations except for 4-20mA units.

8. Use the ¿UP/¯DOWN keys (reverse acting) to adjust the reading on the multimeter
for 20.15mA ±0.10mA.

9. To conclude the 4-20mAoutput calibration, advance the ‰Advance key to the next
prompt or exit the [`CAL] menu.

NOTE:

Before calibration on an
installed controller,
make sure all data and
parameters are docu­mented.

4-20mA Output Field Calibration Procedure

4-20mA Input Field Calibration Procedure

NOTE:
Details of a “Note”

appear here in the
narrow margin on the
outside of each page.

CAUTION:
Details of a “Caution”

appear here in the
narrow margin on the
outside of each page.

WARNING:
Details of a

“Warning” appear
here in the narrow
margin on the outside

of each page.

Quality and
Mission
Statement:

Watlow Controls will be the
world’s best supplier of
industrial temperature
control products, services,
and systems by exceeding
our customers’,
employees’, and
shareholders’
expectations.

Safety Information

We use note, caution and warning symbols throughout this book to draw
your attention to important operational and safety information.

A “NOTE” marks a short message in the margin to alert you to an important
detail.

A “CAUTION” safety alert appears with information that is important for
protecting your equipment and performance. Be especially careful to read
and follow all cautions that apply to your application.

A “WARNING” safety alert appears with information that is important for
protecting you, others and equipment from damage. Pay very close attention
to all warnings that apply to your application.

The safety alert symbol,

ç

, (an exclamation point in a triangle) precedes a gen-

eral CAUTION or WARNING statement.
The electrical hazard symbol,

Ó

, (a lightning bolt in a triangle) precedes an

electric shock hazard CAUTION or WARNING safety statement.

Technical Assistance

If you encounter a problem with your Watlow controller, see the Trouble­shooting Table and review all of your configuration information to verify that
your selections are consistent with your application: inputs; outputs;
alarms; limits; etc. If the problem persists after checking the above, you can
get technical assistance from your local Watlow representative, or by dialing

[phone].

An applications engineer will discuss your application with you.
Please have the following information available when calling:

• Complete model number • All configuration information

• User’s Manual • Diagnostic menu readings

Your Feedback

Your comments or suggestions on this manual are welcome. Please send them to:
Technical Writer, Watlow Controls, 1241 Bundy Blvd., P.O. Box 5580, Winona,
MN 55987-5580. The Series V4 User’s Manual is copyrighted by Watlow Winona,
Inc., © July 1998, with all rights reserved.

How to Reach Us

• Phone: [phone].

• Fax: [phone].

• For technical support, ask for an Applications Engineer.

• To place an order, ask for Customer Service.

• To discuss a custom option, ask for a Series V4 Product Manager.

Warranty

The Watlow Series V4 is warranted to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for 36 months after delivery to the first purchaser for use,
providing that the units have not been misapplied. Since Watlow has no
control over their use, and sometimes misuse, we cannot guarantee against
failure. Watlow's obligations hereunder, at Watlow's option, are limited to
replacement, repair or refund of purchase price, and parts which upon
examination prove to be defective within the warranty period specified. This
warranty does not apply to damage resulting from transportation, alter­ation, misuse, or abuse.

Returns

• Call or fax Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA)

number before returning a controller.

• Put the RMA number on the shipping label, and also on a written description

of the problem.

• A restocking charge of 20% of the net price is charged for all standard units

returned to stock.

TOTAL

CUSTOMER

SATISFACTION

Declaration of Conformity

Series V4
WATLOW SINGAPORE PTE LTD

Asia Controls

55, Ayer Rajah Crescent, #03-23
Ayer Rajah Industrial Estate
Singapore 139949

Declares that the following product:

English

Designation: Series V4
Model Number(s): V4T(H or L)-(C D F or K) (A C D or K) AA-AA(Any two letters or

numbers)
Classification: Control, Installation Category II, Pollution Degree II
Rated Voltage: 100 to 240V~ (ac) or 24Vı (ac/dc)
Rated Frequency: 50/60 Hz.
Rated Power Consumption: 12VA maximum
Meets the essential requirements of the following European Union Directive(s) using the rele­vant section(s) of the normalized standards and related documents shown:

89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

EN 50082-2: 1995 EMC Generic immunity standard, Part 2, Industrial environment

EN 61000-4-2: 1995 Electrostatic discharge
EN 61000-4-4: 1995 Electrical fast transients
ENV 50140: 1994 Radiated immunity
ENV 50141: 1994 Conducted immunity
ENV 50204: 1995 Cellular phone

EN 50081-2: 1994 EMC Generic emission standard, Part 2: Industrial environment

EN 55011: 1991 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics

of industrial, scientific and medical radio-frequency equipment (Class A)
EN 61000-3-2: 1995 Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN 61000-3-2: 1995 Limitations of voltage fluctuations and flicker

72/23/EEC Low-Voltage Directive

EN 61010-1: 1993 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,

control, and laboratory use, Part 1: Generic requirements

WATSON NG SAI HIONG SINGAPORE
Name of Authorized Representative Place of issue

General Manager December, 1998
Title of Authorized Representative Date of Issue

Signature of Authorized Representative

(1469)

98

Specifications (1465)

Control Mode

• Microprocessor-based, user selectable control
modes

• Single input, dual output

• 2.5Hz input sampling rate

• 1Hz display update rate

• Ramp to set point: 0 to 9999 degrees or units per
hour

• Heat and cool auto-tune operator interface

Operator Interface

• Sealed membrane front panel

• Dual, four-digit red or green displays

• ‰Advance, ¿Up-arrow, ¯Down-arrow, and
ˆInfinity keys

• User selectable screen display

Accuracy

• Calibration accuracy and sensor conformity: ±0.1%
of span, ±1°C @ 77°F ± 5°F (25°C ± 3°C) ambient
and rated line voltage

• Accuracy span: 1000°F (540°C) minimum

• Temperature stability: ±0.2°F/°F (±0.2°C/°C) rise in
ambient maximum

Sensors/Inputs

• Thermocouple, grounded or ungrounded sensors

• RTD 2- or 3-wire, platinum, 100Ω @ 0°C calibration
to DIN curve (0.00385Ω/Ω/°C) or JIS curve
(0.003916Ω/Ω/°C); user selectable

• Process, 4-20mA@ 5Ω, or 0-5VÎ (dc) @ 10kΩ
input impedance

• Sensor break protection de-energizes control output
to protect system or selectable bumpless transfer to
manual operation

• °F or °C or process units display, user selectable

Input Range

Specified temperature ranges represent the

controller’s operational span.

• Thermocouple

Type J 32 to 1382°F or 0 to 750°C
Type K -328 to 2282°F or -200 to 1250°C
Type N 32 to 2282°F or 0 to 1250°C
Type S 32 to 2642°F or 0 to 1450°C
Type T -328 to 662°F or -200 to 350°C

• RTD Resolution (DIN or JIS)

1° -328 to 1292°F or -200 to 700°C

0.1° -199.9 to 999.9°F or -128.8 to 537.7°C

• Process

4-20mA @ 5Ω or -999 to 9999 units
0-5V (dc) @ 10kΩ or -999 to 9999 units

Output 1 (Heating or Cooling)

• Electromechanical relay1. Form C, rated at 8A @
125V~ (ac) or 5A @ 240V~ (ac) or 5A @ 30VÎ (dc),
max. at resistive load, without contact suppression.
Max. switching current is 10A, max. switching power
is 2500VA, and max. switching voltage is 277V~
(ac) or 110VÎ (dc).

• Switched dc signal provides a non-isolated minimum
turn on voltage of 3VÎ (dc) into a minimum 500Ω

load; maximum on voltage not greater than 12VÎ
(dc) into an infinite load.

• 4-20mA reverse or direct acting, non-isolated 0 to
800Ω load.

• Solid-state relay3, Form A, 0.5A@ 24V~ (ac) min.,
264V~ (ac) max., opto-isolated burst fire switched,
without contact suppression. Off-state output
impedance is 31MΩ.

Output 2 (Heat, Cool or Alarm)

• Electromechanical relay1. Form C, rated at 8A @
125V~ (ac) or 5A @ 240V~ (ac) or 5A @ 30VÎ (dc),
max. at resistive load, without contact suppression.
Max. switching current is 10A, max. switching power
is 2500VA, and max. switching voltage is 277V~
(ac) or 110VÎ (dc).

• Switched dc signal provides a non-isolated minimum
turn on voltage of 3VÎ (dc) into a minimum 500Ω
load; maximum on voltage not greater than 12VÎ
(dc) into an infinite load.

• Solid-state relay3, Form A, 0.5A@ 24V~ (ac) min.,
264V~ (ac) max., opto-isolated burst fire switched,
without contact suppression. Off-state output
impedance is 31MΩ.

• Alarm output can be latching or non-latching, and
process or deviation with separate high and low
values. Alarm silencing (inhibit) on power up (for
deviation alarms only).

Output Configurations

• Output 1

User selectable as: on/off: P, PI, PD, PID, heat or cool
action

• Adjustable switching differential: 1 to 99°F (1 to
55°C)

• Proportional band: 0 (off) or 1 to 999°F (0 to 555°C)
or 0.0 to 999.9 units

Integral: 0 (off) or 0.1 to 99.9 minutes per repeat
Reset: 0 (off) or 0.01 to 9.99 repeats per minute
Rate/derivative: 0 (off) or 0.01 to 9.99 minutes
Cycle time: 0.1 to 999.9 seconds

• Output 2

User selectable as: Control with action opposite that of
Output 1 (heating or cooling)

• Process or deviation alarm with flashing alarm
message

• Process or deviation alarm without alarm message

• Alarm with separate high and low set points

• Hysteresis: 1 to 9999° or units switching differential

Line Voltage/Power

• 100-240V~ (ac), -15%, +10%; (85-264V~ [ac])
50/60Hz, ±5%

• 14-24Vı (ac/dc), +10%, -15%; (12-26Vı [ac/dc])
50/60Hz, ±5%

• Fused internally (factory replaceable only) Slo-Blo®
type (time-lag):
1A, 250V for high voltage versions
2A, 250V for low voltage versions

• Maximum power consumption: 12VA(100 to 240V~
[ac]), 7VA (12 to 24Vı [ac/dc])

• Data retention upon power failure via non-volatile
memory

Operating Environment

•32 to 149°F (0 to 65°C)

•0 to 90% RH, non-condensing

Storage Temperature

•-40°to 185°F (-40°to 85°C)

Terminals

•Touch-safe, plugable terminal blocks

•22 to 12 AWG

Controller Weight

•0.68 lb(310g)

Shipping Weight

•0.75 lb(0.34 kg

Dimensions

•1⁄4 DIN size and NEMA4X2front panel make
the Series V4 easy to apply and maintain in a
wide variety of applications. Unique mounting
brackets, gasket and collar make installation a
snap.

Overall Height: 4.3 inches (109 mm)

Width: 4.3 inches (109 mm)
Depth: 4.0 inches (101 mm)

Depth Behind Panel Surface:

3.875 inches(98.4 mm)

Agency Approvals

•UL, C-UL, CE, NEMA4X

•CE 89/336/EEC (EN 50082-2, EN 50081-2 )

•CE 73/23/EEC (EN61010-1, EN 60730-1 and
EN 60730-2-9 )

1

Electromechanical relays warranted for 100,000
closures only. Solid-state switching devices
recommended for applications requiring fast cycle
times or extended service life.

2

To effect NEMA4X rating requires a minimum
mounting panel thickness of 0.06inch (1.5 mm) and
surface finish not rougher than 0.000032 inch
(0.000812 mm).

3

Switching inductive loads (relay coils, etc.) requires
using an RC suppressor.

Note: These specifications are subject to change

without prior notice.

Ordering Information

(1466)

V 4 T _ - _ _ AA- AA_ _

Series V4

Temperature controller, single analog input,
single control output, dual 4-digit displays

Power Supply

H =100-240V~(ac)
L =14-24Vı(ac/dc)

Output 1

C =Switched dc output, non-isolated
D =Electromechanical relay, Form C, max. switching current

10A(refer to specifications), without contact suppression
F =Process, 4-20mAÎ(dc), non-isolated
K =Solid state relay, Form A, 0.5A,

without contact suppression

Output 2

A =None
C =Switched dc output, non-isolated
D =Electromechanical relay, Form C, max. switching current

10A(refer to specifications), without contact suppression
K =Solid state relay, Form A, 0.5A,

without contact suppression

Display Options

Upper/Lower
RR=Red/Red display
RG=Red/Green display
GR=Green/Red display
GG=Green/Green display
XX =Custom Overlays

3

3

1,3

1,3

Parameter Value Range Factory Default

[`Pb1] If [`dFL] is set to [``US]:

0 - 999°F/0 - 555°C/0 - 999 Units 25°F
0 - 99.9°F/0 - 55.5°C/0 - 99.9 Units 2.5°F
0 is set to ON/OFF control. [`HSC] is set to switch diff.
If [`dFL] is set to [``SI]:

0.0 to 999.9% of span 3%

[`rE1] 0.00 to 9.99 repeats/minute 0.00 repeats/minute

0.00 = No Reset. Won't appear if [`Pb1] is set to 0
or [`dFL] is set to [``SI].

[`It1] 0.0 - 99.9 minutes/rpt. 0.00 = No Integral. 00.0 minutes/repeat

Won't appear if [`Pb1] is set to 0 or [`dFL] is set to [``US].

[`rA1] 0.00 to 9.99 minutes 0.00 minutes

0.00 = No Rate. Will not appear if [`Pb1] is set to 0
or [`dFL] is set to [``SI].

[`dE1] 0.00 - 9.99 minutes. 0.00 = No Derivative. 0.00 minutes

Won't appear if [`Pb1] is set to 0 or [`dFL] is set to [``US].

[`Ct1] 0.1 to 999.9 5.0 seconds

Won't appear if [`Pb1] = 0, or [`420].

[`Pb2] Same as [`Pb1]. [`Pb2] lower limit = 1, 0.1, 0.01
[`rE2] Same range as [`rE1].
[`It2] Same range as [`It1].
[`rA2] Same range as [`rA1].
[`dE2] Same range as [`dE1].
[`Ct2] Same range as [`Ct1].
[`ALO]

Deviation [``dE] -999 to 0 -999
Process [``Pr] [``rL] to [`AHI] [``rL]

Will not appear if [`Ot2] is set to [``no] or [`Con].

[`AHI]

Deviation [``dE] 0 to 999 999
Process [``Pr] [`ALO] to [``rH] [``rH]

Will not appear if [`Ot2] is set to [``no] or [`Con].

[`CAL] ±180°F/±100°C/±180 Units 0
[`AUt] 0-3 0

Series V4 Software Map

Parameter Value Range Factory Default Appears If:

[`LOC] [```0], [```1], [```2], [```3], [```4]** 0
[``In] [```J], [```H], [```t], [```n], [```J] DIP switch selectable.

[```S], [`rtd], [`r†d], [`0-5], [`420]

[`dEC] 0, 0.0, 0.00 0 [``In] is set to [`0-5]

or [`420]

[`C_F] [```C] or [```F] Dependent on [`dFL] [``In] is set to [```J],

[```H], [```t], [```n],

[```S], [`rtd], or [`r†d]
[``rL] [``rL] to [``rh] Input dependent.
[``rh] [``rh] to [``rL] Input dependent.
[`Ot1] [``ht] or [``CL] [``ht]
[`HSC] 1 - 99, 0.1 - 9.9, 0.01 - 0.99°F 3, 0.3, 0.03°F

1 to 55, 0.1 to 5.5, 0.01 to 0.55°C 2, 0.2, 0.02°C

[`Ot2] [`Con] = Control [`Con]

[`PrA] = Process Alarm
[``Pr] = Process with no alarm message
[`dEA] = Deviation alarm
[``dE] = Deviation with no alarm message
[``no] = None

[`HSA] 1 - 9999, 0.1 - 999.9, 0.01 - 99.99°F 3, 0.3, 0.03°F [`Ot2] is not set to [`Con]

1 - 5555, 0.1 - 555.5, 0.01 - 55.55°C 2, 0.2, 0.02°C or [``no]

[`LAt] [`LAt] or [`nLA] [`nLA] [`Ot2] is not set to [`Con]

or [``no]

[`SIL] [``On] or [`OFF] [`OFF] [`Ot2] is set to [`dEA] or

[``dE]

[`rtd] [`JIS] or [`din] [`din] [``In] is set to [`rtd] or

[`r†d]

[`rP`] [`Str] is set to Ramping on power up [`OFF]

[``on] is set to Ramping to set point always

[`OFF] is set to None
[`rt`] 0 to 9999 100°/hr [``rP] is not set to [`OFF]
[`P`L] 0 to 100 100
[`dsP] [`nor] = normal [`nor]

[`SEt] = Set Point (lower only)

[`Pro] = Process (upper only)

Setup Menu

Operation Menu

V4

1
2
%

Enter the Setup Menu by
pressing the ¿Up-arrow
and ¯Down-arrow keys si­multaneously for three sec­onds. The lower display
shows the [`LOC] Lock
parameter, and the upper
display shows its current
level. All keys are inactive
until you release both keys.
You can reach the Lock
parameter from anywhere.
Use the ‰Advance key to
move through the menus
and the ¿Up-arrow and
¯Down-arrow keys to select
data. You will not see all
parameters in this menu,
depending on the con­troller's configuration and
model number.

Note:
Do not enter any values
here; make photocopies
instead.

V4

1
2
%

**LOC Functions

[```0]

: All operating parameters may be viewed or changed. Manual operation is permitted. Bumpless transfer to manual

mode will occur on sensor break.

[```1]

: The set point, actual, and alarm settings are only visible parameters, set point is adjustable in this level. Manual

operation and auto-tune are permitted. Bumpless transfer to manual mode will occur on sensor break.

[```2]

: The set point, actual, and alarm settings are the only visible parameters, set point is adjustable in this level. Manual

operation is permitted. Bumpless transfer to manual mode will occur on sensor break.

[```3]

: The set point and actual are the only visible parameters, set point is adjustable in this level. Manual operation is not

permitted. Bumpless transfer is defeated and outputs are disabled on sensor break.

[```4]

: The set point and actual are the only visible parameters, set point is not adjustable in this level. Manual operation is

not permitted. Bumpless transfer is defeated and outputs are disabled on sensor break.