Instructions for Tempco Control Enclosure

PCM10080 through PCM10083

Mounting
Part Number Input Max. Required Heater Max. Wattage Max. Wattage Dimensions
Voltage Amperage Fusing 1ph 3ph
A B
PCM10080 240VAC 24 30 Amps 5760W 9,970W 10.75" 8"
PCM10081 480VAC 24 30 Amps 11,520W 19,930W 14.75" 10"
PCM10082 240VAC 48 60 Amps 11,520W 19,930W 14.75" 10"
PCM10083 480VAC 48 60 Amps 23,000W 39,900W 14.75" 10"

Component Identification

1: TEC-9400 Controller
2: On-Off Rocker Switch - For TEC-9400 Power Only
3: 1/2" EMT Conn. For Sensor
4: 3/4" EMT Conn. For Heater Power - For PCM10080 Only
1" EMT Conn. For Heater Power - For PCM10081-83
5: 3/4" EMT Conn. For Incoming Power - For PCM10080 Only
1" EMT Conn. For Incoming Power - For PCM10081-83
6: 2 Fuse Holders, see spare parts for fuse replacement

There is no disconnect or heater fusing in this enclosure.

Heater fusing and disconnect must be supplied by the installer.
It is strongly recommended that the process should incorporate a LIMIT CONTROL such as the
TEC-910 which will shut down the equipment at a preset process condition in order to preclude possible
damage to products or system.
1. Dangerous voltage capable of causing injury or death is present within this enclosure. Power to all
equipment must be disconnected before installation or beginning any troubleshooting procedures. All
wiring and component replacement must be made by qualified personnel only.
2. To minimize the possibility of fire or shock, do not expose this console to rain or excessive moisture.
3. Do not use this enclosure in areas where hazardous conditions exist such as excessive shock, vibration,
dirt, corrosive gases, oil or where explosive gases or vapors are present.

© Copyright 2020. All Rights Reserved. Rev. 5/20 D1343.04

WIRING (for safety, make sure your service power has been disconnected and locked out prior to
wiring. All wiring to be performed by qualified personel only.)
1. Attach the leads from your sensor to the sensor terminal block, terminals 7, 8 & 9. For a
thermocouple, most commonly the red lead is negative (-), attach that to terminal 9.
The positive (+) lead of the thermocouple should be connected to terminal 8.
The TEC-9400 controller is preprogrammed to accept a type J thermocouple. If another sensor is
used, the “INPT” setting has to be revised (Note pages 4 & 8).

2. Please note the wiring diagrams as follows:

PCM10080 - Page 22
PCM10081 - Page 23
PCM10082 - Page 24
PCM10083 - Page 25
Wire your single phase supply to terminals 1 & 2. If you are using three phase power, wire to
terminals 1, 2 & 3.
Connect your heater load to terminals 4 & 5 if using single phase, 4, 5 & 6 if using three phase.
Follow all local and national codes.
Add disconnect and fusing as required.
Before applying power, check tightness of all terminals.

OPERATION
1. Refer to the instruction manual provided for complete operation and auto-tuning instructions for
the TEC-9400 temperature controller.

2. Close and secure the door. Switch on the enclosure. Using the up & down pushbuttons on the
TEC-9400 controller, start out with the temperature set low to test your system performance.
If the set point temperature is being maintained, set your desired temperature setpoint.
If your setpoint temperature is not being maintained, please refer to the auto-tuning procedure in
the attached manual.
If auto-tuning does not produce the required results, manual tuning may be necessary.
Note: The signal of the output circuit is wired through output 2 of the TEC-9400 which can
be used as a cut-out in the event of an over-setpoint temperature condition. This is
a deviation contact set to 30º F above the setpoint.
In the event of an over-setpoint temperature condition, output 2 will open, cutting
the control signal to the output relay.
This deviation setpoint can be changed by accessing “A1SP” in the TEC-9400
(note Pages 6 & 10). This is not meant to be a redundant safety controller.
Refer to our TEC-910 for a safety controller.

SPARE/REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part Number Description
EHD-124-276 (2) TEC Control fuses rated 1 amp, 250VAC, 1/4" x 1-1/4",
Bussmann ABC-1 or equal (PCM10080/PCM10082)
EHD-124-253 (2) TEC Control fuses rated 3/10 amp, 600VAC class CC.
Littelfuse KLDR-3/10 or equal (PCM10081/PCM10083)

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 TEC-9400 Front Panel Keys and Display

KEYPAD OPERATION

SCROLL KEY:
This key is used to scroll through a menu to select a parameter to be viewed or adjusted.

UP KEY:
This key is used to increase the value of the selected parameter.

DOWN KEY:
This key is used to decrease the value of the selected parameter.

RESET KEY:
This key is used to:
1. Revert the display to the home screen.
2. Reset a latching alarm once the alarm condition is removed.
3. Stop manual control mode, Auto-Tuning mode or calibration mode.
4. Clear an Auto-Tuning or communication error message.
5. Restart the dwell timer when the dwell timer has timed out.
6. Enter the manual control menu if failure mode occurs.

ENTER KEY: Press and hold for 5 seconds or longer to:

1. Enter the setup menu. The display will show .
2. Enter manual control mode. Press and hold for 6.2 seconds, then let go, to select manual control
mode. The display will show .
3. Enter Auto-Tuning mode. Press and hold for 7.4 seconds, then let go to select Auto-Tuning
mode. The display will show .
4. Perform calibration of a selected parameter during the calibration procedure. Press and hold for
8.6 seconds, then let go to select calibration mode.
During power-up, the upper display will show PROG and the lower display will show
the Firmware version for 6 seconds.
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 1.1 Menu Flowchart
The Menu has been divided in to 5 groups. They are as follows:
1. User Menu - Below
2. Setup Menu - Page 4
3. Manual Mode Menu - Page 7
4. Auto-Tuning Mode Menu - Page 7
5. Calibration Mode Menu (not recommended, calibration section has been removed)

Manual Mode Auto-Tuning Mode Calibration Mode

Setup
User Menu
Menu

5 Sec 6.2 Sec 7.4 Sec 8.6 Sec 9.8 Sec

5 Sec 5 Sec

To access To access To start To start

parameter parameter in Manual Control Auto-Tuning
In the User Menu, the Setup Menu, Mode, Refer to Mode, Refer to
Refer to Refer to Section 1.1.3 Section 1.1.4
Section 1.1.1 Section 1.1.2 Page 7 Page 7
Below Page 4
Press for the next parameter
Press and key to return to the previous parameter.

1.1.1 User Menu

The below user menu parameters are available depending on user selection.
PV,SV

SP1
SP2
SP3
SP4
SP5
SP6
SP7
SFtR
CT 1R
CT 2R
DT MR
PASS
RUN
CYCR
ST EP
T IMR
SEL1
SEL2
SEL3
SEL4
SEL5
SEL6
SEL7
SEL8

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1.1.2 Setup Menu
The setup menu has been categorized in to eight categories. They are listed below.
1. Basic Menu
2. Output Menu
3. Alarm Menu
* 4. Event Input Menu
* 5. User Select Menu
* 6. Communication Menu
* 7. Current Transformer Input Menu
* 8. Profile Menu
1.1.2.1 Basic Menu (bASE)
Use or key to get bASE in the lower display, then use the key to enter
to basic menu parameters (Note page 8).
or

SET bASE

OFS1
OFS2
OFS3
INPT
UNIT
DP
INLO
INHI
SP1L
SP1H
FILT
DISP
PB
TI
TD
RAMP
RR
RETY
RELO
REHI
RMSP
RINL
RINH
CODE
OFSTL
OFSTH
CALO
CAHI
SFT
SFL1
SFL2
SFtH

* Does not apply to the controller used in this enclosure

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 1.1.2.2 Output Menu (oUT)
Use or key to get oUT in the lower display, then use the key to scroll
through output menu parameters. (Note pg. 9)

or

SET OUT

OUT1
O1TY
O1FT
O1HY
CYC1
OFST
OUT2
O2TY
O2FT
CYC2
CPB
DB
PL1L
PL1H
PL2L
PL2H

1.1.2.3 Event Input Menu (EI) (Does not apply for this unit)
Use or key to get EI in the lower display, then use the key to scroll through event
input menu parameters.
or

SET EI

E1FN
SP2
E2FN
SP3
E3FN
SP4
E4FN
SP5
E5FN
SP6
E6FN
SP7

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1.1.2.4 Alarm Menu (ALRM)
Use or key to get ALRM in the lower display, then use the key to scroll through alarm
menu parameters. (Note chart on pg. 10)
or

SET ALRM

A1FN
A1MD
A1HY
A1FT
A1SP
A1DV
A1DL
A2OT
A2FN
A2MD
A2HY
A2FT
A2SP
A2DV
A2DL
A3OT
A3FN
A3MD
A3HY
A3FT
A3SP
A3DV
A3DL
A4OT
A4FN
A4MD
A4HY
A4FT
A4SP
A4DV
A4DL

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 1.1.3 Manual Mode Menu – (Use for Temporary Operation if Sensor Fails (Also refer to pg. 20)
Press and hold the “ ” key for approx. 6sec until the “HAND” parameter is shown in the upper display.
Then, press and hold the “ ” key for an additional 5 sec. until an “MANU” led starts to flash in the lower left
of the display. Then, use the “ ” key to cycle through the available options.
User is able to manually set the out output to be energized from 0-100% of the cycle time.
“Hx.xx” is used to adjust output 1.
“Cx.xx” is used to adjust output 2.
You are able to exit manual mode by pressing and holding the key.

HANd

5 Sec

MV1
MV2
FILE

Press key 5 Sec To execute the selected default program

1.1.4 Auto-Tuning Mode – (Tunes PID Parameters to Your Application) (Also refer to pg. 18)

Press and hold the “ ” key for approx. 7sec until the “A-T” parameter is shown in the upper display.
Press and hold the “ ” key for 5 seconds to activate Auto-Tuning Mode. Continue to hold the “ ” key for
an additional 3 seconds, else the display will revert to a “User Menu” parameter.

Auto-tuning allows the controller to find its own optimal control parameters (PID) by measuring the speed of
your thermal process.

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 1.2 Parameter Description
(*Parameters that are not applicable are not shown)

Register Parameter
Parameter Description Range Default Value
Address Notation

Set Point 1 Low: SP1L 77.0 °F

0 SP1 High: SP1H
(Used for Output 1) (25.0 °C)
0J_tC: J type Thermocouple
Input sensor selection
8 INPT 1K_tC: K type Thermocouple 1, 2 or 13
(See pg. 11) 13Pt.dN: PT100 DIN curve

0 oC:°C unit
9 UNIT Input unit selection 1 oF:°F unit 1
2 Pu:Process unit

0 No.dP: No decimal point

1 1-dP: 1 decimal digit
10 DP Decimal point selection 2 2-dP: 2 decimal digit
0
3 3-dP: 3 decimal digit
Basic
Menu Low limit of set point 1 Low: -19999 0.0 °F
13 SP1L High :SP1H
(Span Value) (-18.0 °C)

High limit of set point 1 Low: SP1L 1000.0 °F

14 SP1H High: 45536
(Span Value) (538.0 °C)

0 0: 0 second time constant

1 0.2: 0.2 second time constant
2 0.5: 0.5 second time constant
3 1: 1 second time constant
Filter damping time constant of 4 2: 2 second time constant
15 FILT 5 5: 5 second time constant 2
PV Sensor
6 10: 10 second time constant
7 20: 20 second time constant
8 30: 30 second time constant
9 60: 60 second time constant

0 None: No Display
1 MV1: Display MV1
16 DISP Secondary display selection 2 MV2: Display MV2 0
3 tIMR: Display Dwell Time
4 PRoF: display Profile Status

Proportional band value Low: 0.0 18.0 °F

17 PB High: 500.0°C (900.0°F) (10.0 °C)
(See pg. 19)

Integral time value Low: 0

18 TI High: 3600 sec 100
(See pg. 19)

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 (*Parameters that are not applicable are not shown)

Register Parameter
Parameter Description Range Default Value
Address Notation

Basic
Menu 19 TD Derivative time value
Low: 0.0
25
High: 360.0 sec

0 REVR: Reverse (heating) control

action
20 OUT1 Output 1 function 1 dIRt : Direct (cooling) control
0
action

0 RELY: Relay output

O1TY 1 SSrd: Solid state relay drive
output
FACTORY 2 4-20: 4-20mA linear current
21 Output 1 signal type 3 0-20: 0-20mA linear current 0
SET, DO
NOT 4 0-5V: 0-5VDC linear voltage
5 1-5V: 1-5VDC linear voltage
CHANGE 6 0-10: 0-10VDC linear voltage

Output
Select BPLS (Bumpless transfer), or
Menu 0.0 ~ 100.0 % to continue output 1
Output 1 failure transfer mode
22 O1FT control function if the sensor fails, or 0
(See Pg. 17) select OFF (0) or ON (1) for ON-OFF
control

Output 1 ON-OFF control Low: 0.1°C (0.2°F) 0.2 °F

23 O1HY High: 50.0°C (90.0°F)
hysteresis. PB=0 (0.1 °C)

Low: 0.1
24 CYC1 Output 1 cycle time High: 90.0 sec. 18.0

0 NoNE: No Ramp Function

Ramp function selection 1 MINR: Use ⁰/minute as Ramp Rate
26 RAMP 0
Basic (See Pg. 15) 2 HRR: Use ⁰/hour as Ramp Rate
Menu
Ramp rate Low: 0.0
27 RR High: 900.0°F 0
(See Pg. 15)

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 (*Parameters that are not applicable are not shown)

Register Parameter
Parameter Description Range Default Value
Address Notation

0 NoNE: No alarm function

1 dtMR: Dwell timer action
2 dE.HI: Deviation high alarm
3 dE.Lo: Deviation low alarm
4 db.HI: Deviation band out of
Alarm 1 function for alarm band alarm
34 A1FN 5 db.Lo: Deviation band in band
3
1 output
(See pg. 13) alarm
6 PV.HI: Process value high alarm
7 PV.Lo: Process value low alarm
8 H.bK: Heater break alarm
9 H.St: Heater short alarm

0 NoRM: Normal alarm action

1 LtCH: Latching alarm action
35 A1MD Alarm 1 operation mode 2 HoLd: Hold alarm action 0
3 Lt.Ho: Latching & Hold action
Alarm 4 SP.Ho: Set point holding alarm
Menu
36 A1HY Hysteresis control of alarm1
Low: 0.1°C 0.2 °F
High: 50.0°C(90.0°F) (0.1 °C)
0 OFF: Alarm output OFF if sensor
fails
37 A1FT Alarm 1 failure transfer mode 1 ON: Alarm output ON if sensor
1
fails

Low: -19999 30 °F
38 A1SP Alarm 1 set point High: 45536 (-1.0 °C )

39 A1DV Alarm 1 deviation value

Low: -19999 18.0 °F
High: 45536 (10.0°C )

Low: 0
61 PL1L Output 1 Low Power limit High:PL1H or 50% 0
Output
Menu Low: PL1L
62 PL1H Output 1 High Power limit High: 100 %
100

User Password entry Low: 0

Menu 94 PASS High: 9999
0
(See Next Page)

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 2 Programming
Press and hold the key for 5 seconds, then release to enter the setup menu. Press and
release the key to select the desired parameter. The upper display indicates the parameter symbol, and
the lower display indicates the value of the selected parameter.

2.1 User Security

There are two parameters, PASS (password) and CODE (security code), which will control
the security function.
CODE Value PASS Value Access Rights
0 Any Value All parameters are changeable
=1000 All parameters are changeable
1000
≠1000 Only user menu parameters changeable
=9999 All parameters are changeable
9999
≠9999 Only SP1 to SP7 are changeable
=CODE All parameters are changeable
Others
≠CODE No parameters can be changed

2.2 Signal Input

INPT: Select the sensor or signal type for the desired signal input
Range: (Thermocouple) J_TC, K_TC.
UNIT: Select the process unit
Range: °C, °F, PU (Process unit). If the unit is neither °C nor °F, select
PU. DP: Select the resolution of process value.
Range: For Thermocouple and RTD Signal NO.DP, 1-DP.

2.3 Control Output

There are 4 kinds of control modes that can be configured as shown below.

Control Mode OUT 1 OUT 2 O1HY O2HY CPB DB

Heat Only REVR X ∆ X X X
Cool Only DIRT X ∆ X X X
Heat PID
REVR DE.HI X O X X
Cool ON-OFF
Heat PID
REVR COOL X X O O
Cool PID
X: Not applicable
O: Adjust to meet process Requirements
∆: Required if ON-OFF Control is configured

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2.3.1 Heat Only ON-OFF Control
Select REVR for OUT1, Set PB to 0. O1HY is used to adjust the dead band for ON-OFF
control. The output 1 hysteresis (O1HY) setting becomes available when PB = 0. The heat only ON-OFF
control function is shown on the following page.

ON-OFF control may cause excessive process oscillations even if the hysteresis is set to the smallest value.
If ON-OFF control is set (i.e. PB = 0), TI, TD, CYC1, OFST, CYC2, CPB, DB will no longer be applicable and
will be hidden. Auto-Tuning and Bumpless transfer will also be unavailable.

2.3.2 Heat only P or PD Control

Select REVR for OUT1, set TI = 0, OFST is used to adjust the control offset (manual reset).If
PB ≠0 then O1HY will be hidden.
OFST Function: OFST is measured in % with a range of 0 - 100.0 %. When the process is stable, let’s say
the process value is lower than the set point by 5°C. Let’s also say that 20 is used for the PB setting. In this
example, 5°C is 25% of the proportional band (PB).
By increasing the OFST value by 25%, the control output will adjust itself, and the process value will
eventually coincide with the set point.
When using Proportional (P) control (TI = 0), Auto-Tuning will be unavailable. Refer to “manual tuning "
section for the adjustment of PB and TD. Manual reset (OFST) is usually not practical because the load may
change from time to time; meaning the OFST setting would need to be constantly adjusted. PID control can
avoid this problem.

2.3.3 Heat only PID Control

Select REVR for OUT1. PB and TI should not be zero. Perform Auto-Tuning for initial
startup, or set PB, TI and TD using historical values. If the control result is not satisfactory, use manual or
Auto-Tuning to improve the control performance. The unit contains a PID and Fuzzy algorithm to achieve the
set point with a very small overshoot and very quick response to the process if it is properly tuned.

2.3.4 Cool only Control

ON-OFF control, P (PD) control and PID control can be used for cooling control. Set OUT1
to DIRT (direct action). The other functions for cooling only are ON-OFF control, cool only P (PD) control
and cool only PID control are same as for heating, except that the output variable (and action) is reversed.

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 NOTE: ON-OFF control may result in excessive overshoot and undershoot problems in the process. P (or
PD) control will result in a deviation of the process value from the set point. It is recommended to use PID
control for Heat-Cool control when able to produce a stable and zero offset process value

2.3.5 Output 2 ON-OFF Control (Alarm function)

Output 2 can also be configured as an alarm output. There are 7 kinds of alarm
functions and a Dwell timer (dtMR) that can be selected for output 2.
The output options are:
- dtMR (Dwell Timer)
- dE.HI (deviation high alarm)
- dE.Lo (deviation low alarm)
- dB.Hi (Out of band alarm)
- dB.Lo (In band Alarm)
- PV.HI (process value high alarm)
- PV.LO (process value low alarm)

Output 2 Deviation High Alarm Output 2 Process Low Alarm

2.4 Alarm
The controller has up to four alarm outputs depending on the controller model. There are 11 types of alarm
functions and one dwell timer that can be selected. There are 4 kinds of alarm modes (A1MD, A2MD, A3MD,
and A4MD) available for each alarm function (A1FN, A2FN, A3FN, and A4FN). In addition to the alarm
output, output 2 can also be configured as an alarm. But output 2 has only 8 different alarm functions or dwell
timer available.

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 The Alarm outputs can be controlled by Event input1 and Event input 2 by selecting Event
Input 1 Control Alarm Output (E1.C.o.) and Event Input 2 Control Alarm Output (E2.C.o.) for alarm
function A2FN and A3FN .The output will be ON as long as the event input is ON. The output will goes OFF
when the input is OFF.

2.4.1 Alarm Modes

There are five types of alarm modes available for each alarm function.
1. Normal alarm
2. Latching alarm
3. Holding alarm
4. Latching/ Holding alarm
5. Set point Holding Alarm

2.4.1.1 Normal Alarm: ALMD = NORM

When a normal alarm is selected, the alarm output is de-energized in the non-alarm condition and energized
in an alarm condition.

2.4.1.2 Latching Alarm: ALMD = LTCH

If a latching alarm is selected, once the alarm output is energized, it will remain unchanged even if the alarm
condition is cleared. The latching alarm can be reset by pressing the RESET key once the alarm condition is
removed.
2.4.1.3 Holding Alarm: ALMD = HOLD
A holding alarm prevents an alarm condition during power up. This will ignore the alarm condition at first time
after power on. Afterwards, the alarm performs the same function as normal alarm.

2.4.1.4 Latching / Holding Alarm: ALMD = LT.HO

A latching / holding alarm performs both holding and latching functions. The latching alarm is reset when the
RESET key is pressed after the alarm condition is removed.

2.4.1.5 Set Point Holding Alarm: ALMD = SP.HO

A set point holding alarm prevents an alarm from power up and / or changing set point. The alarm output is
de-energized whenever the set point is changed even if it is in an alarm condition. The alarm reverts to a
normal alarm once the alarm condition is removed.
2.4.4 Alarm Delay
In certain applications during startup, nuisance alarms will be generated before the process value reaches
the set point. To avoid these kinds of nuisance alarms, a time delay for alarms is available. To enable the
time delay for alarms, set the delay time using the A1DL, A2DL, A3DL, and A4DL parameters. These
parameters will avoid the nuisance alarm during the process value reaches set point.

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 2.5 Ramp
The ramping function is performed during power up or any time the set point is changed. Choose “MINR”
(ramp in minutes) or “HRR” (ramp in hours) for the “RAMP” setting, and the controller will perform the
ramping function. The ramp rate is programmed by adjusting the “RR” setting. The ramping function is
disabled whenever the controller enters Failure mode, Manual control mode, Auto-Tuning mode or
Calibration mode.
2.5.1 Ramping Example without Dwell Timer
Set the “RAMP” setting to “MINR” to ramp in minutes.
Set the ramp rate (RR) to 10.
The starting temperature is 30°C.
The setpoint is initially set to 200°C.
After the process warms up, the user changed the setpoint to 100°C after 30 minutes.
After power up, the process will behave as shown below.

3-6.Ramp Function
Note: When the ramp function is used, the lower display will show the current ramping value. However it will
revert to show the set point value as soon as the up or down key is touched for adjustment. The ramp rate is
initiated at power on and/or whenever the Set point is changed. Setting the “RR” setting to zero means no
ramping function is used.
The Dwell timer can be used separately or accompanied with a Ramp. Alarm outputs can
be configured as dwell timers by selecting “dtMR” for A1FN. If A1FN is set to “dtMR”, Alarm 1 will act as a
dwell timer. Similarly, Alarm 2, Alarm3, or Alarm4 will act as dwell timers if A2FN, A3FN, or A4FN is set to
“dtMR”. When the dwell timer is configured, the parameter “dtMR” is used for dwell time adjustment.
A deviation alarm energizes when the process value deviates too far from the set point.
- When the process value is higher than SV+A1DV, a deviation high alarm (dE.HI) occurs. The alarm is off
when the process value is lower than SV+A1DV-A1HY.
- When the process value is lower than SV+A1DV, a deviation low alarm (dE.Lo) occurs. The alarm is off
when the process value is higher than SV+A1DV+A1HY.
The trigger level of a deviation alarm moves with the set point.
A deviation band alarm presets two trigger levels centered on the set point.

The two trigger levels are SV+A1DV and SV–A1DV. When the process value is higher than (SV+A1DV) or
lower than (SV – A1DV), a deviation band high alarm (dB.HI) occurs. When the process value is within the
trigger levels, a deviation band low alarm (dB.Lo) occurs.

In the above descriptions, SV denotes the current set point value for control.

A process alarm can set two absolute trigger levels. When the process value is higher than
A1SP, a process high alarm (PV.HI) occurs. The alarm is off when the process value is lower than A1SP-
A1HY. When the process value is lower than A1SP, a process low alarm (PV.Lo) occurs. The alarm is off
when the process is higher than A1SP+A1HY. A process alarm is independent of the set point.

In the above description, A1SP and A1HY denote the Alarm1 Set point and Alarm1
15 Hysteresis. The respective Set point and Hysteresis parameters need to be set for other Alarm outputs.
 For example, the process set point set to 100. As the process approaches 100, it may
oscillate between 103 and 97. During this time the Hi Alarm will be activated and deactivated continuously.
To avoid these kind of nuisance alarms, the alarm delay function can be used. It will generate the alarm after
the PV is in an alarm condition continuously a preconfigured period of time in the alarm delay parameters.
The alarm delay can be configured in minutes and seconds.

2.5.2 Alarm Failure Transfer

Alarm Failure transfer is activated as the unit enters failure mode. The respective Alarm will
go on if ON is set for A1FT, A2FT,A3FT or A4FT and will go off if OFF is set for A1FT,A2FT, A3FT, or A4FT.
The unit will enter failure mode if a sensor break occurs or if the A-D converter fails.

2.6 User Calibration

Each unit is calibrated in the factory before shipment. The user can still modify the calibration in the field.
The basic calibration of the controller is highly stable and set for life. User calibration allows the user to offset
the permanent factory calibration in order to:
v Calibrate the controller to meet a user reference standard.
v Match the calibration of the controller to that of a particular transducer or sensor input.
v Calibrate the controller to suit the characteristics of a particular installation.
v Remove long term drift in the factory set calibration.
There are two parameters: Offset Low (OFTL) and Offset High (OFTH) for adjustment to correct an error in
the process value.

There are two parameters for the sensor input. These two signal values are CALO and CAHI. The input signal
low and high values are to be entered in the CALO and CAHI parameters respectively.
Refer to section 1.1 for key operation and section 1.1.5 for the operation flowchart. Press and hold the key
until the setup Menu page is obtained. Then, press and release the key to navigate to the calibration low
parameter OFTL. Send your low signal to the sensor input of the controller, then press and release the key.
If the process value (the upper display) is different from the input signal, the user can use and keys to
change the OFTL value (the lower display) until the process value is equal to the value the user needs. Press
and hold the key for 5 seconds to complete the low point calibration. A similar procedure is applied for high
scale calibration.
As shown below, the two points OFTL and OFTH construct a straight line. For the purpose of
accuracy, it is best to calibrate with the two points as far apart as possible. After the user calibration is complete,
the input type will be stored in the memory. If the input type is changed, a calibration error will
occur and an error code is displayed.

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 2.6.1 Digital Filter
In certain applications, the process value is too unstable to be read due to electrical noise or interference. To
improve this, a programmable filter in the controller can be used by setting the “FILT” parameter. A value of
0.5 seconds is used as a factory default. Adjust FILT to change the time constant from 0 to 60 seconds. 0
seconds represents no filter applied to the input signal. The filter is characterized by the following diagram.

2.7 Failure Transfer

The controller will enter failure mode if one of the following conditions occurs.

1. An “SBER” error occurs due to an input sensor break, an input current below 1mA for 4-20mA, or an
input voltage below 0.25V for 1-5V.
2. An ADER error occurs due to the A-D converter of the controller fails.
Output 1 and Output 2 will perform the failure transfer (O1.ft & O2.ft) function if the controller enters
failure mode.

2.7.1 Output 1 Failure Transfer

If Output 1 Failure Transfer is activated, it will function as follows:
1. If output 1 is configured as proportional control (PB≠0), and BPLS is selected for O1FT, then output 1
will perform a Bumpless transfer. After that, the previous average value of MV1 will be used for
controlling output 1.
2. If output 1 is configured as proportional control (PB≠0), and a value of 0 to 100.0 % is set for O1FT,
then output 1 will perform failure transfer. After that the value of O1FT will be used for controlling
output 1.
3. If output 1 is configured as ON-OFF control (PB=0), then output 1 will transfer to an off state if OFF is
set for O1FT, and transfer to on state if ON is set for O1FT.

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 2.8 Auto-Tuning
The Auto-Tuning process will be performed using the set point (SP1). The process will oscillate around
the set point during the tuning process. Set a set point to a lower value if overshooting beyond the normal
process value will cause damage. It is usually best to perform Auto-Tuning at the Set point the machine is
expected to be operated at, with the process running normally (i.e. material in the oven, etc.)

Auto-Tuning is generally applied in the following cases:

v Initial setup for a new process
v The set point is changed substantially from the previous Set point when Auto-Tuning was performed.
v The control result is unsatisfactory

2.8.1 Auto-Tuning Operation Steps

1. The system is operational under “real world” conditions.
2. Do not use a zero value for PB or TI; otherwise, the Auto-Tuning program will be disabled.
The “LOCK” parameter should be set to NONE.
3. Set the set point to a normal operating value or a lower value if overshooting beyond the
normal process value will cause damage.
4. Press and hold the key until appears on the upper display, then let go.
5. Press and hold the key for at least 5 seconds. The “TUNE” indicator will begin to flash,
and the Auto-Tuning process will begin.

NOTE:
If the ramping function is used, it will be disabled during Auto-Tuning. The Auto-Tuning mode
is disabled if either a failure mode or manual control mode occurs.

Procedures:
Auto-Tuning can be applied either as the process is warming up (Cold Start) or once the process has
reached a steady state (Warm Start). After Auto-Tuning process is completed, the “TUNE” indicator will
stop flashing and the controller will revert to PID control using its new PID values.

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 2.8.2 Auto-Tuning Error

If Auto-Tuning fails, an ATER message will appear on the upper display in any of the following
cases.
v If PB exceeds 9000 ( 9000 PU, 900.0°F or 500.0°C )
v If TI exceeds 1000 seconds
v If the set point is changed during the Auto-Tuning process.
2.8.3 Solutions for an Auto Tuning Error
1. Try Auto-Tuning once again.
2. Make sure not to change the setpoint or any other settings during auto-tuning.
3. Make sure PB and TI are not set to 0.
4. Use manual tuning
5. Touch RESET key to reset the message.
2.9 Manual Tuning
In certain applications, using Auto-Tuning to tune a process may be inadequate. If this is the case, the user
can try manual tuning.
The following guidelines can be applied for further adjustment of PID values.

ADJUSTMENT SEQUENCE SYMPTOM SOLUTION

Slow Response Decrease PB
Proportional Band ( PB ) High overshoot or
Increase PB
Oscillations
Slow Response Decrease TI
Integral Time ( TI )
Instability or Oscillations Increase TI
Slow Response or
Decrease TD
Derivative Time ( TD ) Oscillations
High Overshoot Increase TD
Effects of PID Adjustment are as follows. Note that this is a guide only, and your specific application may be different.

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 2.10 Manual Control
To enable manual control, ensure the LOCK parameter is set to NONE. Press and hold for 6.2 seconds
or until (Hand Control) appears on the display, then let go. Press and hold for an
additional 5 seconds or until the MANU indicator begins to flash. The lower display will show .
Indicates the output control variable for output 1, and indicates the control variable for
output 2. The user can use the up-down keys to adjust the percentage values for the heating or cooling
output. This is a % value is based on the CYC1 and CYC2 settings, where the associated output will stay on
for the % of time the CYC1 & CYC2 values are set for.
*The controller performs open loop control in manual control mode and does not use the sensor input to vary
the control output.
The manual mode menu can also be reached by pressing keys.
2.10.1 Exiting Manual Control

Pressing the key will revert the controller to its normal display mode.

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 3 Factory Default Settings
The controller parameters can be loaded with default values listed in the parameter
description table. In certain situation it is desirable to retain these values after the parameters values has
been changed. The below procedure to be followed to reload the default values.
1. Ensure the LOCK parameter is set to NONE.
2. Press and hold for 6.2 seconds or until (Hand Control) appears on the
display.
3. Press key to navigate the manual mode menu to reach FILE.
4. Press and hold for 5 seconds or until the upper display FILE flash for a moment.

The default values of all parameters are now loaded.

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