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User Manual
MIC 820

Process
Controller
for
Universal Chambers

V16

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Contents:

1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Operating controls .............................................................................................................................4
1.2 Button functions: ................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Operating status of the controller ......................................................................................................6
1.3.1 Standby .............................................................................................................................................6
1.3.2 Programming mode (configuring and changing programs) ...............................................................6
1.3.3 Operating mode .................................................................................................................................6
2 Relevance of the nominal values ...........................................................................................................7
2.1 Nominal chamber temperature value ................................................................................................7
2.2 Nominal core temperature .................................................................................................................7
2.3 Delta temperature (Delta-T- process) ...............................................................................................7
2.4 Nominal humidity value .....................................................................................................................8
2.5 Humidity control .................................................................................................................................8
2.6 Step time ...........................................................................................................................................9
2.7 F – Value ...........................................................................................................................................9
2.8 Air circulation ...................................................................................................................................10
2.9 Single step control ...........................................................................................................................10
2.10 Air duct temperature ........................................................................................................................10
2.11 Product temperature (surface temperature of the product) .............................................................11
2.12 Optional nominal values ..................................................................................................................11
2.12.1 Analogue outputs ........................................................................................................................11
2.12.2 Aggregate modules (direct relay actuation) ................................................................................11
3 Standby - Mode ...................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Function of the buttons in standby mode: .......................................................................................12
4 Programming mode .............................................................................................................................13
4.1 Password request ............................................................................................................................13
4.2 Entering text ....................................................................................................................................13
4.3 Entering values ................................................................................................................................14
4.4 Function of the buttons in programming mode:...............................................................................15
4.5 Configuring a sample program ........................................................................................................16
4.5.1 Starting programming mode ............................................................................................................16
4.5.2 Selecting a program (Entering a program number) ........................................................................16
4.5.3 Entering the program name ............................................................................................................17
4.5.4 Assigning a process to a step .........................................................................................................17
4.5.5 Entering nominal values ..................................................................................................................18
4.5.5.1 Entering a chamber temperature ................................................................................................18
4.5.5.2 Entering nominal core temperature ...........................................................................................19
4.5.5.3 Entering a Delta temperature (Delta - T - method) .....................................................................19
4.5.5.4 Entering nominal humidity value .................................................................................................20
4.5.5.5 Entering a step time ....................................................................................................................20
4.5.5.6 Entering an F-value .....................................................................................................................21
4.5.5.7 Setting the air circulation level ....................................................................................................21
4.5.5.8 Single step control ......................................................................................................................22
4.5.5.9 Entering an air duct temperature ................................................................................................22
4.5.5.10 Entering a product temperature ..............................................................................................23
4.5.5.11 Optional nominal values .........................................................................................................23
4.5.5.11.1 Programmnig analogue outputs .............................................................................................23
4.5.5.11.2 Programming aggregate modules ..........................................................................................24
4.6 Entering a step number ...................................................................................................................25
4.7 Programs: Features for editing a program ......................................................................................25
4.7.1 Copying programs ...........................................................................................................................25
4.7.2 Deleting programs ...........................................................................................................................27
4.7.3 Linking programs .............................................................................................................................27
4.8 Steps: Features for editing steps ....................................................................................................28
4.8.1 Copying steps ..................................................................................................................................28
4.8.2 Deleting steps ..................................................................................................................................29
4.8.3 Inserting steps .................................................................................................................................30
4.8.4 Steps – Configuring repetitive sequences .......................................................................................31
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4.9 Quitting programming mode ............................................................................................................33
5 Starting a program ...............................................................................................................................34
5.1 Password request ............................................................................................................................34
5.2 Entering a batch number .................................................................................................................34
5.3 Entering a start time ........................................................................................................................35
6 Operating mode ...................................................................................................................................35
6.1 Relevance of the buttons and the button LEDs in operating mode:................................................35
6.2 Calling up additional functions with the „smiley“ button: .................................................................36
6.2.1 Accessing test mode during operation: ...........................................................................................36
6.2.2 Changing the batch number during operation .................................................................................37
6.2.3 Current operator: .............................................................................................................................38
6.2.4 Current system status messages: ...................................................................................................40
7 Test mode ............................................................................................................................................41
8.1 Temperatures ..................................................................................................................................42
8.2 Relay test: all relays ........................................................................................................................42
8.3 Relay test: single relay ....................................................................................................................42
8.4 Digital inputs ....................................................................................................................................43
8.5 LED test ...........................................................................................................................................43
8.6 Display test ......................................................................................................................................43
8.7 Button test .......................................................................................................................................43
8.8 Cancel .............................................................................................................................................43
9 Connection diagram.............................................................................................................................44
10 Technical data .................................................................................................................................45
10.1 Mechanical data ..............................................................................................................................45
10.2 Electrical data ..................................................................................................................................45
11 Safety instructions ...........................................................................................................................46

Legend:
 See page  Factory setting

! Beware! Display will be flashing

Info

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1 Overview
Controller MIC 820 has been developed for use in cooking, climatic and maturing chambers and can
also be used to control defrosting and freezing processes. It is freely programmable and can easily be
adapted for a range of applications. The controller is user-friendly with a 2x 16-digit alphanumerical text
display. The displays for actual and nominal values, as well as the keypad buttons, have a clear lay-out and
the symbols used for labelling are universal and self-explanatory.

The controller can store 99 programs at 20 steps each and up to 24 processes (process sequences) can be
pre-programmed. You can enter numbers as well as text by using the keyboard buttons.

In order to adapt the controller to a specific task you can configure different boxes for entering the nominal
values for each process. These nominal values can then be pre-set for every program step and they can be
changed while the program is in operation.

The controller has an administrator mode to protect the programs against tampering by unauthorised
personnel.

A serial interface allows the transfer of data between the controller and a computer. This gives you the
option of linking the controller to a super-ordinate computer system for monitoring, visualization and logging
of the process sequences of a program (temperatures, humidity etc.). Comprehensive quality control of the
treated product can therefore be guaranteed at all times.

1.1 Operating controls

Text display:
1 Program line
2 Step line
1 7 segment displays:
2 3 Chamber temperature 
4 Humidity 
3 4 5 6
Buttons:
5 Line
7 8 9
6 Cursor buttons

10 11
7 Chamber
8 Core
12 13 14 9 Humidity
10 Time

11 Option (smiley)

12 Program

13 Step

14 Start/Stop

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1.2 Button functions:

Button Description Function

Shortcut button for entering the following
Nominal value chamber
nominal values: Chamber (min., max.), Air
temperature
duct, Delta
Nominal value Shortcut button for entering the following
core temperature nominal values: Core temperature, Product

Shortcut button for entering the following

Humidity
nominal values: Humidity (min., max.)

Shortcut button for entering the following

Time
nominal values: Step time, FC value

Call-up for additional functions like e.g. test

Option (smiley)
mode, system status messages etc.

Program number entry,

Program number
switching into programming mode

Step-number entry and manual skipping into

Step number
the next step

Skipping between the upper and lower text

Line (Zeile)
display and skipping to the next entry box

Program Start/Stop Starting and stopping programs

Moving the cursor within the display, selecting

certain settings in the display,
Cursor button
When pressed for 3 sec. – switching from
positive to negative numbers and vice versa

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1.3 Operating status of the controller

When the controller is in operation there are three operating status:

1.3.1 Standby

Standby mode:
The controller is in „Idle mode“. None of the programs are in operation.

The company logo will be shown in the program and step line („-=aditec=-, --MIC 820--“ ). All the
LEDs in the buttons are switched off. The current actual values of the chamber temperature (), the
core temperature () and the humidity () are shown in the 7-segment displays.

 The company logo can be changed.

 The controller allows you to configure the two 7-segment displays so that they show any
measured values you like.
(please ask your service technician)

When you are in standby you can start a program (Program start  p.34), or you can switch into
programming mode (Programming modus p.Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.).

All functions available in standby are explained in detail under Item 3 Standby - Mod  p.12 .

1.3.2 Programming mode (configuring and changing programs)

Programming mode:
Mode to configure, delete and change programs.

The LED in the ‚Progr.’ button is lit, the 7 segment displays are de-activated.
You can find an example and a detailed description on how to configure a program under Item
„Programming mode“ (Example on how to configure a program p. 16).

1.3.3 Operating mode

Operating mode:
1
A program is in operation. The nominal values of the current program can be changed transiently .

The LED in the ‚Progr.’ button is off, the LED in the ‚Start’ button is lit and the 7 segment displays are
showing the current actual values of chamber () and core temperature ().

The controller allows you to configure the two 7-segment displays so that they show any measured
values you like. (please ask your service technician)

A detailed description on how to operate the controller in operating mode can be found under „Item 6
operating mode“ ( p.35).

1
A transient change to a nominal value means that the nominal value is only valid during the current step and
is not saved permanently.

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2 Relevance of the nominal values

The controller allows you to program different nominal values into a program step.

The names of all nominal values, like for example „Chamber“, „Core“ etc. can be changed, (Please
ask your service technician)

Depending on the type of installation and application, nominal values can be configured differently for
! each individual process. You may therefore find that not all the nominal values described here are
available in your controller, (it depends on the specific configuration). However, we will explain all
available types of nominal values here.

2.1 Nominal chamber temperature value

This is the nominal value for controlling the chamber temperature. Either the heating relay is used (when
the actual value is lower than the nominal value) and/or the cooling relay (when the actual value is higher
than the nominal value). However, the chamber temperature can also be regulated by using analogue
outputs or so-called actuators (relays „Open“ and „Closed“).
If two nominal values have been enabled for the temperature control „Chamber min“ and „Chamber max“,
then the heating will work with nominal value „Chamber min“and cooling with nominal value „Chamber
max“.

2.2 Nominal core temperature

Shut-down condition
! If the nominal core value has been enabled in a step and the actual temperature of the core sensor
has been reached, the controller will switch into the next step.

The controller distinguishes between two different types of core shut-down:

Positive core shut down (heating operation)

When the nominal value of the chamber temperature has been pre-programmed as higher than the
nominal core temperature, the controller will switch into the next step when the actual core
temperature is higher or equal to the nominal core temperature..

Negative core shut down (cooling operation)

When the nominal value of the chamber temperature has been pre-programmed as lower than the
nominal core temperature, the controller will switch into the next step. It will also switch into the next
step when the actual core temperature is lower or equal to the nominal core temperature value.
.

2.3 Delta temperature (Delta-T- process)

Cooking with the Delta-T-process (Delta temperature control) ensures that the product is heated slowly
and evenly. In this process the chamber temperature is always regulated to be higher by the nominal
Delta value than the actual core temperature of the product. This means the temperature difference
between the surface and the core of the product remains constant at all times. The pre-set nominal
chamber value is the upper limit of the chamber temperature control.
A smaller nominal Delta value will prolong the cooking time and the heating process will be gentler, a
higher nominal Delta value will speed up the cooking process

Apart from a nominal chamber temperature value and a nominal Delta value, a nominal core value can
be entered, which will then be used as a shut-down condition for a step.

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2.4 Nominal humidity value
There are two different kinds of humidity control:

Humidity control: (standard)

This is the nominal value for controlling humidity where either the humidifying relay is used (when the
actual humidity value is lower than the nominal value) and/or the de-humidifying relay is used (when
the actual humidity value is higher than the nominal value). However, humidity can also be regulated
by using analogue outputs or so-called actuators (relays „Open“ and „Closed“).
If nominal values, „humid. min“ and „humid.max“ have both been enabled for humidity control, then
humidification will work with the „humid. min“ nominal value and de-humidification will work with
the „humid. max“ nominal value.

Impulse humidification/impulse de-humidification (no control)

This only works if the option has been configured for the controller, this means: humidity
control uses the humidifying relay and the relay has been configured as ImpulsFe.
! (please ask your service technician)

The humidifying relay switches at certain intervals (which do not dependent on the measured
humidity in the system). The switch-on interval is pre-programmed into the configuration. The
pause intervals are entered via humidity min. The pause time can be calculated with the following
formula:

Pause time = On-time + (99 – value) * 3

Example for a pre-programmed pause interval of 3 seconds
Entered value for Calculated pause
“Humidity Min” time in sec.
99 3
98 6
97 9

! If value "Humidity Min" equals "0" the relay remains switched off.

The de-humidifying relay switches at certain intervals (which do not dependent on the measured
humidity in the system). The switch-on interval is pre-programmed into the configuration. The
pause intervals are entered via humidity max. The pause time can be calculated with the following
formula:

Pause time = On-time + (99 – value) * 3

Entered value for humidity Calculated pause

"Humidity Max" time in sec
1 6
2 12
3 18

2.5 Humidity control

If the pre-programmed nominal humidity value is exceeded or if the actual value falls below the pre-
programmed nominal humidity value the controller will skip into the next step.

De-humidifying/drying shut-down:
The controller will skip into the next step when the actual humidity value is smaller than the pre-set
nominal value, provided the nominal value for de-humidifying is bigger than „0“.

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Humidifying shut-down:
The controller will skip into the next step when the actual humidity value is bigger than the pre-set
nominal value, provided the nominal value (Humidity min), provided the nominal value for humidifying
is bigger than „0“.

This feature is only active if the option has been configured in the controller.
! (Please ask your service engineer)

2.6 Step time

Entering a step time

The time is counted backwards while the step is in operation. Once the pre-set step time has elapsed
the controller will switch into the next step.

Shut-down condition:
After the pre-set step time has elapsed the controller will switch into the next step.
!

No step time has been entered

If no specific step time has been pre-programmed, time is counted forwards while the step is in
operation (this allows you to see how long the step has been in operation).

2.7 F – Value

Bacteria are eliminated during the pasteurisation process. The rate at which they are killed off
depends on the temperature and the length of time this temperature is maintained. A mathematical
formula has been developed to calculate the killing rate. This degree of elimination of bacteria is called
Fc-value.

Fc-value = 1 is the degree of elimination achieved at a core temperature of 70 °C when maintained for 1
minute.
The rate at which bacteria are killed off also depends on acidity. With acidic cans, fruit juices, sour
gherkins etc. a higher degree of elimination is achieved. Therefore a different Fc-value table applies for
those products compared to ordinary meat cans with a pH-value between 5 and 7.
To avoid confusion, two further indicators can be added to the Fc-value. E.g. Fc 70-10, this means that at
a core temperature of 70°C and an interval of one minute Fc-value = 1 is achieved and if the temperature
is increased by 10°C, the Fc-value increases 10 fold.

Determining the Fc-Value

The Fc-value is determined and calculated at 1 minute intervals by using the actual core temperature.
Since you will get an Fc-value of zero at temperatures below 55 degrees the calculation process only
starts at this temperature threshold. We are talking about Fc value 70-10 for pasteurisation.

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Table for calculating F- value Fc 70-10

Temperature Fc-value Temperature Fc-value Temperature Fc-value
in °C in °C in °C
55 0,032 70 1,000 85 31,623
56 0,040 71 1,259 86 39,811
57 0,050 72 1,585 87 50,119
58 0,063 73 1,995 88 63,096
59 0,079 74 2,512 89 79,433
60 0,100 75 3,162 90 100,000
61 0,129 76 3,981 91 125,890
62 0,158 77 5,012 92 158,490
63 0,200 78 6,310 93 199,530
64 0,251 79 7,943 94 251,190
65 0,316 80 10,000
66 0,398 81 12,590
67 0,501 82 15,850
68 0,631 83 19,950
69 0,794 84 25,120

Shut-down condition:
! Once the pre-set Fc-value has been reached, the controller automatically switches into the next step.

2.8 Air circulation

The controller can activate a multi-level ventilation motor. Different levels can be pre-programmed to be
active during the individual steps (the level can be changed during operation).

2.9 Single step control

The controller can be pre-programmed to pause at the end of a step. The program will resume when the
operator presses the „smiley” button. If the shut-down condition (e.g. the step time) is changed before the
button is pressed the controller will repeat the last step. If the operator does not make any changes the
controller will switch into the next step.

2.10 Air duct temperature

A temperature surveillance of the chamber’s (system’s) air duct can be activated. The controller can
monitor up to two ducts at a time. The actual duct temperature shown is always the higher temperature
of the two ducts.
If a nominal duct temperature value is activated and the actual duct temperature is higher than the pre-
set nominal duct temperature, the heating will be switched off.

Step shut-down: If the actual duct temperature is higher than the pre-set nominal duct temperature, the
controller will switch into the next step. (If several duct sensors are pre-programmed, the highest duct
temperature is used as actual temperature.)

When „single step control" has been activated for the current step (please ask your service
! technician), the controller will not immediately switch into the next step, but the program is paused. If
the reason for completion of a step is e.g. duct temperature shut–down, the current step can be
repeated when you change the nominal duct temperature and press the "smiley" button. If you do not
make any changes to the temperature and press the "smiley" button , the controller will switch into the
next step and continue the program.

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2.11 Product temperature (surface temperature of the product)
Product temperature surveillance can be activated in the controller. A maximum of three different product
sensors can be monitored at the same time. The actual product temperature is always the highest
temperature measured by the activated product sensors. When the nominal value of the product
temperature is activated and the actual product temperature is higher than the pre-set nominal product
temperature, the heating will be switched off.

Step shut-down condition: When the actual temperature of the product is higher than the pre-set
product temperature, the controller will switch into the next step. (If several duct sensors are pre-
programmed, the highest duct temperature is used as actual temperature).

When „single step control" has been activated for the current step (please ask your service
! technician), the controller will not immediately switch into the next step, but the program is paused. If
the reason for completion of a step is e.g. product temperature shut down, the current step can be
repeated when you change the nominal product temperature and press the "smiley" button. If you do
not make any changes to the temperature and press the "smiley" button, the controller will switch into
the next step and continue the program.

2.12 Optional nominal values

Additional nominal values can be made available by the service technician through changes in the
configuration. The relevance of these nominal values can vary and should therefore be explained by the
service technician. The following descriptions outline possible options.

2.12.1 Analogue outputs

Up to 3 analogue outputs can be pre-programmed. Nominal values ranging from 0 to 100 % can be
entered. The pre-programmed value is output to the connected peripheral devices as a current or as a
voltage value. This allows you to activate e.g. an infinitely variable motor in order to trigger the air
circulation. Alternatively the flap position for a fresh air flap could be pre-programmed.

2.12.2 Aggregate modules (direct relay actuation)

Up to 5 aggregate modules can be pre-programmed. The switching behaviour of the relays will be
influenced which, in turn, will have an impact on the aggregates that are actuated.
Which nominal value can be entered depends on the configuration and can vary from case to case. An
aggregate can for example just be switched on or off or the interval times of a clocking relay could be
changed. (e.g.: switch-on times of a shower interval).

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3 Standby - Mode
In standby mode the programs and their steps, including nominal values, can be checked (no changes can
be made) and started. Alternatively, test mode can be called up ( 7 Test mode,  p.41).

3.1 Function of the buttons in standby mode:

Button Description Function

 If no program has been selected: => Program
selection (Program 1, Step 1).
Program  If a program is selected => Return to standby mode
number  Press for 3 sec.to get to => Programming mode
(  p. 13)
 If no program has been selected: => Program
selection (Program 1, Step 1).
Step number  If a program is selected: => Skipping into the next
step ( if pressed at the same time as „Progr.“
button=> Skip back to the previous step)

Chamber, 1
 If a program has been selected: => short cut buttons
Core,
for the actual and nominal values.
Humidity

 If no program has been selected: => display will

show current date and time
Time 1
 If a program has been selected: => short cut buttons
for the actual and nominal values.

Option (smiley)  Calling up test mode ( p. 41)

 If a program has been selected: => Display will show

all existing steps, actual and nominal values one by
Line one.

Program  Press this button to start the current program with the
Start/Stop pre-set step.

 If a program has been selected =>

Cursor button
program selection

1
The short cut buttons allow you to quickly get to certain nominal values (and to the display of the actual
values during operation) in order to change or check the current values.

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4 Programming mode
Programming mode allows you to configure and enter programs.
From standby mode press the „Progr.“ button for 3 sec. to get to programming mode.

The display will show the word „Programming mode“. Then the controller will switch into programming mode.
The 7-segment displays (actual value displays) are switched off and the cursor will be flashing in the box
with the program number.

While the controller is in programming mode the LED in the „Programming mode“ button
! will be permanently lit.

4.1 Password request

Password request:
1
If administrator mode has been enabled in the controller, you will be asked to enter a password
! before switching into programming mode. Only an operator who is entitled to configure programs, has
access to programming mode.

In programming mode you will be required to enter text (e.g. program names) as well as numbers. This is
why we will now explain how to enter text and numbers.

4.2 Entering text

You can use the number-letter buttons to enter text. The cursor can
be moved by using the arrow buttons. - upper case
lettersgroße
- lower case
As soon as you start entering text into the controller (e.g. a program Buchstaben
name), the 7 segment display will show you the current keypad - numbers
mode (see graphic 1).
. Graphic 1: keypad mode display

In order to switch from one keypad mode to another, press both arrow buttons simultaneously.
!
You can only enter text or numbers at the position where the cursor is flashing. Press the relevant letter
button until the required character appears.

Inserting a gap/blank:
The keypad has to be in letter mode („ABC“ or „abc“). Now press the button 3 times.

Deleting/overwriting a symbol:
If a character needs to be overwritten, bring the cursor into the required position by using the arrow
buttons and enter the new character in that position.

If you want to delete a character bring the cursor to the position you want to delete and overwrite it
with a blank.

1
Administrator mode: You can register up to 5 users (administrators), who are entitled to operate the
controller. This feature allows you to protect programs and process against unauthorised tampering. Please
ask your service technician if you want to enable this feature.

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Scrolling characters:
If you keep the „Line“ button pressed, you can scroll the characters by using the arrow
buttons.

Entering special symbols:

Special symbols can be entered with the „0“ button .
The following symbols are available:
ä ö ü ß . , / _

4.3 Entering values

Numbers can be entered by using the number buttons. Number - numbers
mode is shown in the 7-segment display (see graphic 2).
Graphic 2: Number mode display

The cursor is flashing in the left hand side position: "000".

When you have entered all the numbers, the cursor will be in the right hand side position "123"
You can use the arrow buttons to take the cursor to the required position in the
entry box,
except to the position of the negative sign (minus).

Entering negative values:

Some nominal values can be negative values (e.g. temperatures). In order to enter a negative value,
press the arrow button for about 3 seconds,

it does not matter where the cursor is at the time.

Entering positive values:

In order to change a negative value into a positive one, press the arrow button for about 3
seconds and the negative sign will be deleted.

Scrolling characters:
If you keep the „Line“ button pressed, you can scroll the characters by using the arrow
buttons.

Disabling nominal values:

Since nominal temperature values can also be negative values, the value „0“ is also a valid nominal
! value for example to disable a nominal value in a program step like core temperature. Press the
number button „0“ for about 3 sec., and the nominal display will show „---“.

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4.4 Function of the buttons in programming mode:

Button Description Function

Cursor will jump into the program number box. If the
cursor is already in that box and you press the button, the
program number will go up by one.
Program
number
If you press this button for 3 sec. you will leave
! programming mode.

Cursor will jump into the step number box. If the cursor is
Step number already in that box and you press the ‚Step’ button, the
step number will increase by one
1
Short cut button for the following nominal values:
Chamber „Chamber min“ ,„Chamber max“, „Delta“
temperature (providing the nominal values have been enabled in the
current process)
1
Short cut button for entering the following nominal
Core values: core temperature, product. (providing the nominal
temperature values have been enabled in the current process)
1
Short cut button for entering the following nominal
values: Humidity (min., max.)
Humidity (providing the nominal values have been enabled in the
current process)
1
Short cut button for entering the following nominal
values: Step time, FC-value
Time
(providing the nominal values have been enabled in the
current process)
Calling up additional functions:
This button allows you to access features for deleting,
copying etc. of programs or steps. This is only possible if
Option (smiley)
the cursor is in the boxes „Program number“ or „Step
number“.

If you press this button all boxes are selected (Program

number, step number, selecting processes and all
Line
nominal step values).

Program If you press this button the current program is started,

Start/Stop beginning with the pre-set step.
Moving the cursor in the display, scrolling, selecting
Cursor buttons certain settings (like e.g. selecting processes)

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The short cut buttons allow you to quickly get to certain nominal values (and to the display of the actual
values during operation) in order to change them or check the current values.

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4.5 Configuring a sample program

In order to give you a clearer understanding of how to configure a program, we are now going to configure
sample program no.5 „sample prog”.

4.5.1 Starting programming mode

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 Programming P01:Frankfurter
1
Press for LED is lit =>
2 mode S01:Reddening
about 3 Programming
sec. mode

Programming mode can be called up from standby mode (when no programs are in operation), as
well as during operation.

4.5.2 Selecting a program (Entering a program number)

How to select program number 5:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

Number
buttons or
1 P01:Frankfurter P05:
2 press
2 S01:Reddening S01:____________ =>
Programming
button 5 x mode

In order to enter the program number of your choice, the cursor has to be in the program number box
(see Position 2 in the graphic above). If the cursor is not in the program number display, press the
„Progr.“ button.

In order to select the program number 5 in example „Sample progr.“:

Press first button and then button

or press only button and then the button,

or press the button 5 times.

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4.5.3 Entering the program name

How to enter the name „sample progr.“ :

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05: P05:a
3
2 S01:____________ S01:____________ Programming
mode

Text entry 7-segment

1 P05:Sample prog.
4 p. 13
2 S01:____________ Programming
mode

If you want to enter a program name or change it, the cursor has to be in the line for the
program name (Position 3 in graphic above). If the cursor is not in that line, press the
button until the cursor is in the line.

Now use the Letter and number buttons to enter the program name.

4.5.4 Assigning a process to a step

How to pre-program process „Heating“ in step 1 of program number 5:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

twice
1 P05:Sample progr P05:Sample progr
5
2 S01:____________ S01:____________ Programming
mode

1 P05:Sample progr P05:Sample progr

6
or
2 S01:____________ S01: Heating Programming
mode

until process
„Heating“
appears

If you want to select a process, the text line in the step display must be flashing (see Position
5). When the line is not flashing, press the button (several times if necessary).

Now select the process by using arrow buttons or .

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4.5.5 Entering nominal values

The individual nominal values can be entered by pressing the button (if necessary several
1
times) or by pressing the shortcut buttons .

The nominal values can only be shown when a process has been pre-programmed in a
! step.

A nominal value can only be pre-programmed, if the nominal value has been enabled in this
process.(depends on the configuration).

4.5.5.1 Entering a chamber temperature

How to enter a nominal value of 10°C for the chamber temperature:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample progr. P05:Sample progr

or Programming
2 S01:Heating S01:Chamber:--°C mode

is flashing

Number entry
1 P05:Sample progr P05:Sample progr
p. 14
Programming
2 S01:Chamber:--°C S01:Chamber:010°C mode

is flashing

Value „---“ indicates that the nominal value has been disabled, which means there is no
temperature control.

 If nominal value „Chamber max“ is enabled, press the button or the

button to enter nominal value „Chamber max“.

 „Chamber min“ cannot be higher than „Chamber max“.

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The short cut buttons allow you to quickly get to certain nominal values (and to the display of the actual
values during operation) in order to change them or check the current values.

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4.5.5.2 Entering nominal core temperature

How to enter a nominal core temperature value of 5°C:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample progr
!
or Programming
2 S01:Chamber:010° S01:Core: ---°C mode
C

is flashing

Number entry
1 P05:Sample progr P05:Sample progr
p. 14
Programming
2 S01:Core: ---°C S01:Core: 005°C mode

is flashing

Value „---“ indicates that the nominal value has been disabled, which means there is no
core shut-down.

4.5.5.3 Entering a Delta temperature (Delta - T - method)

How to enter a nominal Delta temperature value of 5°C:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample progr P05:Sample prog

or Programming
2 S01:Chamber:010° S01:Delta: 00°C mode
C

is flashing

Number entry
1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog
p. 14
Programming
2 S01:Delta: 00°C S01:Delta: 05°C mode

Is flashing

Value „00“ shows that the nominal Delta value has been disabled, which means the Delta – T
method is not being used.

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4.5.5.4 Entering nominal humidity value

How to enter a humidity value of 56%:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

or Programming
2 S01:Heating S01:Hum min:000% mode

is flashing

Number entry
1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog
p. 14
Programming
2 S01:Hum.min:000% S01:Hum.min:050% mode

is flashing

A value of „000“ indicates the nominal value has been deactivated, this means there is
no humidity control.

If the nominal value „Humidity max“ is enabled, press the button or


the button if you want to enter nominal value „Humidity max“.

 „Humidity min“ cannot be bigger than „Humidity max“ .

4.5.5.5 Entering a step time

How to enter a step time of 1 hour and 25 minutes:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

or Programming
2 S01:Heating S01:Time: 00:00 mode

is flashing

Number entry
1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog
p. 14
Programming
2 S01:Time: 00:00 S01:Time: 01:25 mode

is flashing

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Value „00:00“ means that no step time has been entered, there is no time shut–down function.
While a step is n operation time is counted forward.

4.5.5.6 Entering an F-value

How to enter a nominal F-value of 50.0:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

or Programming
2 S01:Heating S01:F-Value:000.0 mode

is flashing

Number entry
1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog
p. 14
Programming
2 S01:F-Value:000.0 S01:F-Value:050.0 mode

is flashing

Value „000.0“ means that the F-value is disabled, there is no F-value shut-down.

4.5.5.7 Setting the air circulation level

How to set level 2:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

Press Programming
2 S01:Heating S01:Air cir:lev 1
repeatedly until mode
„air circ.“ is
shown

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

or number Programming
2 S01:Air cir: lev.1 S01:Air cir:lev 2
buttons mode
„1“ to „3“

You can only activate an air circulation level that has been enabled for the current process.
(please ask your service technician).
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4.5.5.8 Single step control

How to enable single step control for the current step:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

Press Programming
2 S01:Heating S01:Step: go
repeatedly until mode
„Step:“ is shown

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

or number Programming
2 S01:Step: go S01:Step:stop
buttons mode
„1“ and „2“

„ Stop“ means: Single step control is enabled in the current step, this means the controller will
go into pause mode at the end of a step.
If you make any changes to the shut-down condition (e.g. core temperature) and then press
the button, the current step is repeated. If the shut-down condition is not changed

and you press button or the button, the controller will switch into the next step.

4.5.5.9 Entering an air duct temperature

How to enter a nominal value of 25°C for the air duct temperature:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

or Programming
2 S01:Heating S01:Airduct: ---°C mode

is flashing

Number entry
1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog
p. 14
Programming
2 S01:Airduct: ---°C S01:Airduct: 025°C mode

is flashing

Value „---“ means the nominal air duct value has been disabled, the air duct temperature will
therefore not be monitored.

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4.5.5.10 Entering a product temperature
How to enter a nominal product temperature of 15°C:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

or Programming
2 S01:Chamber:010° S01:Product:---°C mode
C

is flashing

Number entry
1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog
p. 14
Programming
2 S01:Product:---°C S01:Product:015°C mode

is flashing

A value of „---“ means that the nominal product value is disabled and the product temperature
will therefore not be monitored.

4.5.5.11 Optional nominal values

Since every end user configures different nominal values in his controller, we will just give some
examples of possible applications in the following description.

4.5.5.11.1 Programmnig analogue outputs

How to pre-set the position of a „Fresh air flap“ at 50%.

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

Press Programming
2 S01:Heating S01:Air flap:000%
repeatedly until mode
„air flap“ is
shown

Number entry 1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

p. 14
2 S01:Air flap:000% Programming
S01:Fresh air:050% mode

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4.5.5.11.2 Programming aggregate modules

 How to enable the „Exhaust air“ aggregate in the current step:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

Press Programming
2 S01:Heating S01:Exh.air off
repeatedly until mode
„Exhaust air“ is
shown

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

Programming
2 S01:Exh.air off S01:Exh.air off mode

 How to enter a „shower interval“ for an interval aggregate: 5 sec. „on“ and 10 sec. „off“:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Shower int

Press Programming
2 S01:Heating S01:Time on: 000s
repeatedly until mode
“Shower
interval“ is
shown

Enter switch-on
1 P05:Shower int P05:Shower int
interval time:
Number entry Programming
2 S01:Time on: 000s S01:Time on: 005s mode
p. 14

1 P05:Shower int P05:Shower int

Programming
2 S01:Time on: 005s S01:Time off: 000s
mode

Enter switch-off
1 P05:Shower int P05:Shower int
interval time:
Number entry Programming
2 S01:Time off:000s S01:Time off:010s
p. 14 mode

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4.6 Entering a step number

How to pre-programme step 2 for program no. 5. First, select the step:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

5
or
2 S01:Heating S01:Heating Programming
mode

Number
buttons, arrow
1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog
6 buttons or
press
2 S01:Heating S02:____________ Programming
mode

again

Cursor is in the step number box, then:

 Press and the next step will be shown and can be pre-programmed.

 Press the and buttons simultaneously and the previous step will be shown

and can be pre-programmed or changed.

4.7 Programs: Features for editing a program

To make the configuration of a program easier, we have created additional features for editing steps,
these will be explained here:

The additional feature for the editing steps can only be selected if the cursor is in the program
number box. (if this is not the case, please press the „Progr.“ button first).

! P05:Sample prog

S01:Heating

4.7.1 Copying programs

This feature allows you to copy a current program and all its steps into another program.

Repetitive step sequences (p. 31) are not copied when programs are copied!
!

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Example: Copying program 5 into program 10:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

1
2 S01:Heating Cancel Programming
mode

is flashing

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

2
2 Cancel Copy Programming
mode

is flashing
Copying Program 5 Step 1 to:

3 1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

Programming
2 Copy Copy to: 06 mode

is flashing

4 Enter target 1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

step number:
Number entry Programming
2 Copy to: 06 Copy to: 10 mode
p. 14., or
arrow buttons.

is flashing

1 P05:Sample prog P10:Sample prog

5
2 Copy to: 10 S01:Heating Programming
mode

is flashing

If you press the button, the controller will return to programming mode immediately without any
changes having been made.

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4.7.2 Deleting programs
This feature allows you to delete the current program with all its steps and step sequences.

Example: Deleting program 5:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

1
2 S01:Heating Cancel Programming
mode

is flashing

1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog

2
2 Cancel Delete
Press twice Programming
mode

is flashing

1 P05:Sample prog P05:

3
2 Delete S01:____________ Programming
mode

is flashing

If you press the button, the controller will return to programming mode immediately without any
changes having been made.
.

4.7.3 Linking programs

When the last step (No. 20) of a program and the first step of the subsequent step are both pre-
1
programmed , the controller will automatically switch into the next program as soon as the last step of the
previous program is finished.

1
A step is pre-programmed, when a process has been assigned.

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4.8 Steps: Features for editing steps

In order to facilitate the configuration of a program, we have created additional features for editing steps;
these will be explained here:

The additional feature for the editing steps can only be selected if the cursor is in the step number
box. (if this is not the case, please press the „Step.“ button first).

! P05:Sample prog

S01:Heating

4.8.1 Copying steps

This feature allows you to copy a current step with all its nominal values into another step (even within
another program).

Example: Copying of step 1 from program 5 into step 5 of program 2:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog S01:Heating

1
2 S01:Heating Cancel Programming
mode

is flashing

1 S01:Heating S01:Heating
2
2 Cancel Copy Programming
mode

is flashing
Copy Program 5 Step 1 to:

3 1 S01:Heating Copy: P05 S01

Programming
2 Copy Into: P05 S02 mode

is flashing

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4 Enter target 1 Copy: P05 S01 Copy: P05 S01

step number:
Number entry Programming
2 Into: P05 S02 Into: P05 S05 mode
p. 14, or
arrow buttons.

is flashing
If necessary the
target number
5 can also be
1 Copy: P05 S01 Copy: P05 S01
changed:
Programming
2 Into: P05 S05 Into: P05 S05 mode

is flashing

6 Enter target 1 Copy: P05 S01 Copy: P05 S01

step number:
Number entry Programming
2 Into: P05 S05 Into: P02 S05 mode
p. 14, or
arrow buttons.

is flashing

1 Copy: P05 S01 P02:Sample prog.

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2 Into: P02 S05 S05:Heating Programming
mode

If you press the button, the controller will return to programming mode immediately without

any changes having been made.

4.8.2 Deleting steps

This feature allows you to delete the current step with all its nominal values. Once the step is deleted
any subsequent steps within the current program will move up by one position (this also applies to
steps of linked programs  „Linking programs“ p.27).
Example: There are 3 steps in program 5:
Step 1: Heating
Step 2: Reddening
Step 3: Drying
If Step 2 „Reddening“ is deleted, program 5 will only consist of 2 steps, which are:
Step 1: Heating
Step 2: Drying

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Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog S02:Reddening

1
2 S02:Reddening Cancel Programming
mode

is flashing

1 S02:Reddening S02:Reddening
2
2 Cancel Delete
Press twice Programming
mode

is flashing

1 S02:Reddening P05:Sample prog

3
2 Delete S02:Drying Programming
mode

If you press the button, the controller will return to programming mode immediately without

any changes having been made.

4.8.3 Inserting steps

This feature allows you to extend an existing program by a step. All subsequent steps of this program
will be moved back by one step (this also applies to steps of linked programs  „Linking programs“
p.27).
Example: There are 2 steps in program 5:
Step 1: Heating
Step 2: Drying
When a new step is inserted the position of step 2, the steps of program 5 will shift as follows:
Step 1: Heating
Step 2: __________
Step 3: Drying
Step 2 is empty and can be programmed.

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Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog S02:Reddening

1
2 S02:Drying Cancel Programming
mode

is flashing

1 S02:Reddening S02:Reddening
2
2 Cancel Insert
Press 3 times Programming
mode

is flashing

1 S02:Reddening P05:Sample prog

3
2 Insert S02:____________ Programming
mode

If you press the button, the controller will return to programming mode immediately without

any changes having been made.

4.8.4 Steps – Configuring repetitive sequences

This feature allows you to configure repetitive step sequences.

This feature is only available if the repetitive sequence function has been enabled. (it depends on your
configuration, please ask your service technician).

Example: Configuring a repetitive sequence in program 5: „Repeat steps 1 to 3 three times“:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog S01:Heating

1
2 S01:Heating Cancel Programming
mode

is flashing

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1 S01:Heating S01:Heating
2
2 Cancel Repetitions
Press 3 times Programming
or mode

is flashing

3 1 S01:Heating No.of repet: 001

Programming
2 Repetitions S:from 01 to: 01 mode

is flashing

1 No.of repet: 001 No of repet: 003

4 Entering no of
repetitions: 2 S:from 01 to: 01 S:from 01 to: 01
Number entry Programming
If you enter „99“ as number of repetitions the program mode
p. 14, or is on a continuous loop. This means the step sequence
arrow buttons. is repeated indefinitely, until the program is terminated
by someone pressing the button.
is flashing

5 1 No.of repet: 003 No.of repet: 003

Programming
2 S:from 01 to: 01 S:from 01 to: 01 mode

is flashing

Entering
6 number of first 1 No.of repet: 003 No.of repet: 003
step to be
repeated: Programming
2 S:from 01 to: 01 S:from 01 to: 01
Number entry mode
p. 14, or
arrow buttons.
is flashing

6 1 No of repet: 003 No of repet: 003

Programming
2 S:from 01 to: 01 S:from 01 to: 01 mode

is
flashing
Entering
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number of last
step to be
1 No of repet: 003 No of repet: 003
repeated:
Number entry Programming
2 S:from 01 to: 01 S:from 01 to: 03
p. 14, or mode
arrow buttons.

is flashing

1 No of repet: 003 P05:Sample prog

8
2 S:from 01 to: 03 S01:Heating Programming
mode

If you press the button, the controller will return to programming mode immediately without

any changes having been made.

Continuous loop:
! If you enter „99“ as number of repetitions the program is on a continuous loop. This means
the step sequence is repeated indefinitely, until the program is terminated by someone
pressing the button.

Deleting a repetitive sequence:

In order to delete a repetitive sequence, put „1“ as the number of repetitions (see Item 4 in the above
! diagram)

Maximum number of repetitive sequences!

! You can enter a maximum of 200 repetitive sequences into the controller.

4.9 Quitting programming mode

Press the button for about 3 sec. until the LED in the button goes out. The controller will return into
standby mode or into operating mode.

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5 Starting a program
A program can be started either from standby mode, if a program has already been selected or directly from
programming mode by pressing the „ON/OFF“ button.

When you press the button from standby mode, program no.1 will be pre-selected, if you did
not select a different program number.

Example: Starting program 5, step number 2 from standby mode:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

Program
selection with
1 -= Aditec =- P05:Sample prog
1 number
buttons:
2 -- MIC 820 -- S01:Heating
Press button 5
for program 5

For selecting
step number „2“
1 P05:Sample prog P05:Sample prog
2
2 S01:Heating S02:Reddening
Press once

1 P05:Sample prog
3
2 S02:Reddening Operating
mode

5.1 Password request

Password request
1
If administrator mode is enabled in the controller, you will be asked to enter a password. Only an
! operator authorised to start a program, can do so.
.

5.2 Entering a batch number

If the option „batch number“ has been enabled (please ask your service technician) you will be able to
enter a batch number before the start of a program. Afterwards you will have to press the „On/Off“ button
again.

1
Administrator mode: You can register up to 5 users (administrators), who are entitled to operate the
controller. This feature allows you to protect programs and sequences against unauthorised tampering. Please
ask your service technician about enabling this feature.

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5.3 Entering a start time
If the option „Start with time of day“ is enabled (please ask your service technician), the controller will
display the current time of day. You then have the option of entering a start time for the current program.
The start time has to be confirmed with the „On/Off“ button.
If a start time has been entered, the controller will go into waiting mode and will start the current program
when the start time has come. The program will be started immediately if no start time has been entered.

6 Operating mode
6.1 Relevance of the buttons and the button LEDs in operating mode:
In operating mode the current program is in operation. All nominal values that have been pre-
1
programmed into the program step can be transiently changed. The relevant measured variables and
actual values are shown in the display. The controller also offers you the option of checking on the status
of the different inputs and outputs on the controller display. (Test mode  p. 41).

When the controller is in operating mode the LED in the ‚Start’ button is lit.

Button Description Function

 The LED shows the status of the alarm relay (if the
Program alarrn is on => the button LED is lit). When you press
number the button, the alarm is de-activated.
 Press for 3 sec. => you get to programming mode
( p. 13)
 Skipping into the next step
Step number  Press“ Step“ button and Progr.“ button
simultaneously => Skipping back to the previous a
step)

 The LED shows the status of the heating relay (if the
heating is on => the button LED is lit).
2
Chamber  Short cut button for the following actual and nominal
temperature values: „Chamber min“ ,„Chamber max“ „Delta“
(provided the nominal values are enabled for the
current process)

 The LED shows the status of the cooling relay (if

cooling is on => the button LED is lit).
Core 2
 Short cut button for the following actual and
temperature
nominal values: core temperature, product (provided
the nominal values are enabled for the current
process)

1
To change nominal values transiently means that the nominal values are not saved and are only valid until
the end of the current step.
2
The short cut buttons allow you to quickly get to certain nominal values (and the actual values during
operation) in order to change them or check the current values, respectively.
While the corresponding nominal values are entered, the button LEDs will be flashing.

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 The LED shows the status of the humidifying relay (if

humidifying is on => the LED in the button is lit).
1
Humidity  Short cut button for the following actual and nominal
values: step time, FC value (provided the nominal
values are enabled for the current process).

 The LED shows the status of the operating relay (if

the relay is on => LED is lit).
1
 Short cut button for the following actual and nominal
values: Humidity min, Humidity max (provided the
Time
nominal values are enabled for the current process)
 You can also use this button to call up the following
2
time parameter: run time of a program and
3
remaining run time .

 The LED shows the status of the air circulation motor

Level 1 = button LED is lit
Level 2 = button LED is flashing slowly
Option (smiley) Level 3 = Button LED is flashing fast
No level = Button LED is off.
 Call up button for additional functions ( p.36)

 Displaying all existing actual and nominal values one

Line
by one.

Program  Press this button to stop the current program at the

Start/Stop pre-set step.

 Moving the cursor within the display, scrolling,

Cursor buttons
selecting specific settings.

6.2 Calling up additional functions with the „smiley“ button:

During operation the controller can display different data and/or you can change settings and
parameters. These features can be accessed by pressing the „smiley“ button“.

6.2.1 Accessing test mode during operation:

Test mode allows you to check on all the controller’s inputs (relays, digital inputs).
(Test mode  p. 41).

1
The short cut buttons allow you to quickly get to certain nominal values (and to the display of the actual
values during operation) in order to change them or check the current values, respectively
While the corresponding nominal values are entered, the button LEDs will be flashing.
2
Run time of a program: the duration of the current program (comprising all steps). „R- time“ will be shown on
the display
3
Remaining run time of a program: The time that remains until the end of the program (comprising all steps).
Please note: when calculating the remaining run time only steps that have a pre-programmed step time can be
included in the calculation.

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6.2.2 Changing the batch number during operation

This option is only available if batch number entry has been enabled.
(please ask your service technician).

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog Test mode

1
2 S01:Heating Operating
mode

is flashing

1 Test mode Batch number

2
2 A 091223 KN Operating
mode

1 Batch number Batch number

3
2 A 091223 KN A 091223 KN Operating
mode

Entering text
1 Batch number Batch number
4 p. 13
2 A 091223 KN B 100112 AB Operating
mode
Quitting entry
mode
1 Batch number P05:Sample prog
5
2 B 100112 AB S01:Heating Operating
or mode

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6.2.3 Current operator:

This option is only available if the „Administrators“ feature has been enabled.
(please ask your service technician).

During operation it is always possible to check which operator started the program or to log the current
operator on or off.

Example: Logging off a current operator:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog Test mode

1
2 S01:Heating Operating
mode

is flashing

1 Test mode Log off operator?

2
2 Meier
(several times, Operating
if necessary) mode

is flashing

1 Log off operator? Log on operator?

3
2 Meier Operating
mode

is flashing
Quitting mode
1 Log on operator? P05:Sample prog
4
2 S01:Heating Operating
mode

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Example: Logging on an operator:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog Test mode

1
2 S01:Heating Operating
mode

is flashing

1 Test mode Log on operator?

2
2
Operating
(several times, mode
if necessary)

is flashing

1 Log on operator? Curr. operator

3
2 Passwort: a___ Operating
mode

is flashing

1 Curr. operator Curr. operator

4
Enter password 2 Password: a___ Password: **** Operating
with number
mode
buttons

is flashing

1 Curr.operator Log off operator?

5
2 Password: **** Müller Operating
mode

is flashing
Quitting mode
1 Log off operator? P05:Sample prog
6
2 Müller S01:Heating Operating
mode
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Example: Finding out which user/operator started the current program (cannot be changed):

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog Test mode

1
2 S01:Heating Operating
mode

is flashing

1 Test mode Prog.started by:

2
2 Meier
(several times, Operating
if necessary) mode

Quitting entry
mode
1 Prog.started by: P05:Sample prog
3
2 Meier S01:Heating Operating
or mode

6.2.4 Current system status messages:

If system status messages for certain events have been pre-programmed, you can always look at the
impending message (Messages depend on the individual configurations, please ask your service
technician).

Example: Looking at an impending message during operation.

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog Test mode

1
2 S01:Heating Operating
mode

is flashing

1 Test mode Message

2
2 Door open
(several times, Operating
if necessary) mode

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Quitting entry
mode
1 Message: P05:Sample prog
3
2 Door open S01:Heating Operating
or mode

7 Test mode
8 Test mode allows you to check on the controller’s hardware and to monitor the current status of the
sensors and digital inputs of the controller.
You can call up test mode from standby mode (  p.Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.) and operating
mode ( S.6) by pressing the „smiley“ button.

Calling up test mode from standby mode:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 -= Aditec =- Temperatures
1
2 -- MIC 820 -- Chamber 8.5°C

Calling up test mode from operating mode:

Buttons Text displays LEDs

1 P05:Sample prog Test mode

1
2 S01:Heating Operating
mode

is flashing

1 Test mode Temperatures

2
2 Chamber 8.5°C Operating
mode

In the following paragraphs we will explain the different options you have in test mode.

 When the upper line of the display is flashing, you can skip between the options by using the arrow
buttons.
 Press the button to leave test mode (during operation you can also use the button.

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8.1 Temperatures
This option allows you to monitor the temperatures at all of the controller’s (enabled) sensor inputs. The
display is accurate to within 0.1 °C.

Buttons Text displays

1 Temperatures Temperatures

2 Chamber 8.5°C Chamber 8.2°C

Selecting a sensor:
1 Temperatures Temperatures

2 Chamber 8.5°C Core 10.3°C

or number buttons
„1“ to „5“
Back to selection mode
1 Temperatures Temperatures

2 Core 10.3°C Core 10.3°C

8.2 Relay test: all relays

Checking on the status of the relays and looking at an overview of relays:
All the active relays (numbers) are shown in the 2. line of the display.

Example: Relays 1, 5 and 16 are switched on at the moment

Relay est: all

01 05 16

When the controller is not in operating mode, you can check on the status of e.g. the actuators, when
an actuator is just approaching its end position

8.3 Relay test: single relay

This mode also allows you to check on the status of all relays. Apart from the status of the relays the
relay names are also shown here.

Buttons Text displays

1 Relay single Relay single

2 01 Heating on 01 Heating on

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Selecting a relay number:

1 Relay single Relaiy single

2 01 Heating on 02 Cooling off

or number buttons

Back to selection mode

1 Relay single Relay single

2 02 Cooling off 02 Cooling off

8.4 Digital inputs

Checking the status of the digital inputs:
The status of the digital inputs (max. 8) is shown in the 2. line of the display. The numbers mean:
„0“ – input open,
„1“ – input closed.

8.5 LED test

Checking the button LEDs.
Of you press the button all the button LEDs light up. If you press the button again, they will go out.

8.6 Display test

Checking all displays: Display and 7-segment displays.

If you press the button all displays are activated. If you press the button again the display test will
end.

8.7 Button test

Checking all buttons.
As you press each button a specific button code should appear (code is different for every button). You
can therefore check if the buttons work correctly

8.8 Cancel
Press the button to leave test mode.

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9 Connection diagram

PT100 inputs individually selectable between:

PT100 inputs chamber sensor
E1 = chamber core
E2 = core humidity
E3 = product 1 3 x product temperature
E4 = product 2 2 x canal temperature
E5 = canal 1 optionally can be combined between
Pt100/NiCrNi/20mA/10V (ask the aditec company)

2 additional Pt100
sensor inputs

4 additional digital
inputs or RS 485 for
direct linking-up
with VisuNet

6 x 24V outputs, 24V

DC,
for activation of
external coupling
relay, e.g. relay
module
KHP30/KHP22

Options

Anal. outputs:
up to 3 anal. outputs
0-20 mA
4-20 m
0-10 V
for
infin. variable ventilation,
heating,
cooling,
humidity,
dehumidifying

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10 Technical data
Programs: 80 programs at 20 steps each
Processes: 24 processes as text shown on the display
Serial interface: for in and output,
(8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, 9600 Baud)
Terminals: terminals up to 1,5 mm², pull-off)

10.1 Mechanical data

Permitted ambient temperature:
-10°C ... +70°C
Displays:
1 text display with 2 lines at 16 characters each
Height of characters: 8 mm, green-yellow
digital, (7- segment display, red)
Height of numbers: 10 mm
3-digit for chamber temperature (actual value)
digital, (7- segment display, green)
Height of numbers: 10 mm
3-digit for humidity (actual value)
Keyboard:
Film-covered key pad, special resistant plastic film, 30 buttons
Own weight: Protection:
about 1,6 kg from the front IP65/67
Casing:
Casing: Front frame 144 x 144 mm
(DIN 43700) with WP-frame 185 x 185 mm
Mounting dimensions 136 x 136 mm
Mounting depth 110 mm
with terminals 120 mm
reinforced glass fibre Noryl
impact-resistant, colour black
heat resistant up to 110°C
(low flammability)

10.2 Electrical data

Inputs:
5 analogue outputs for Pt100 (two wire).
Measuring range: from -60°C to 250°C.
4 digital inputs for potential free contacts
Outputs:
10 relays (optionally 16), potential free contacts, switching capacity 250 V AC/ 5A,
of which : 4 relays with changeover switches and 6 relays with NO contacts
Operating voltage:
230 V AC ± 10% 50/60 Hz, different voltage on request

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11 Safety instructions
To avoid any danger of electrocution, the housing must never be removed nor opened at the back. There are
not any parts inside that can be serviced by the end user himself. Leave the servicing to the experts! To avoid
a fire or electrocution the appliance must not get wet nor be exposed to rain.

Manual: Read all safety instructions and all items in the user manual, before using the controller for the first
time! Keep the safety instructions and the user manual in a safe place in case you need to refer back to them
at a later date!

Installation instructions: Always make sure that the appliance is installed by an authorised and experienced
specialist. Please follow the specific safety instructions as well as the VDE guidelines during installation. The
appliance should only be fitted in an approved and specifically designed waterproof switching cabinet (metal
housing) and should only be used for the purpose it was designed.
We recommend that any down-streamed inductors (such as relays, protection, sensors, valves, etc.)
should be connected to RC elements and shielded to suppress interference. These RC elements are
available on the retail market (e.g. Siemens 3 RT1916, Klöckner-Moeller, etc.).

Analogue in and outputs: Please do not apply external voltage to the analogue inputs and outputs (4 -
20mA / 0 - 10V and Pt100).

Sensor leads as well as analogue in and outputs should be run separately from any voltage carrying cables,
and should not be close to control wires carrying external voltage. It is vitally important that the sensor leads
have a metal shielding and that this shielding is connected to the casing itself.

Relay outputs: The relay outputs are potential free and the maximum voltage that may be applied is 250V AC
and 4A.

Water and humidity: Never use the unprotected appliance near water, e.g. near a bath tub, water basin, sink,
washing machine, a damp cellar or near a swimming pool. The appliance is only waterproof on the front
(IP65). The back and side panels must not come into contact with water.

Ventilation: The appliance must be sufficiently ventilated, the ventilation slits in the casing must never be
covered up, or blocked by objects being inserted into the slits.

The effect of heat: Keep the appliance away from heat sources, like radiators, heating conduits, ovens, and
other elements that may radiate heat.

Power source: The appliance should only be connected to the power sources that are specified in the manual
or on the appliance itself.

Cleaning: Clean the display and the operator interface only with a damp, soft and clean cloth without any
chemical and mechanical substances. Do not use sharp-edged tools or pointed objects or other mechanical
aids.

Appliance not in use: When you know the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, it
should be disconnected from the mains.

Contaminants: You have to be extremely careful that neither liquids nor foreign objects can get into the
appliance through the openings in the casing. If objects or liquids have contaminated the inside of the
appliance, it has to be disconnected immediately and sent in to the manufacturer.

Servicing after damage has occurred: The appliance may only be serviced by a qualified specialist. The
end user should only do the servicing tasks he is meant to do according to the user manual. For servicing that
exceeds his authority, he should always employ a specialist.

Please note: Never make any technical alterations to the appliance, unless they were specifically
approved by aditec GmbH. Unauthorised alterations will invalidate your warrant.

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For enquiries, orders and repairs please contact us at the following address:

Measurement and aditec gmbh

aditec
Control technology Talweg 17
Hardware development D-74254 Offenau
Software development Tel.:+49-07136-96122-0
Specialised electronics
CONTROLS for Fax:+49-07136-96122-20
Food technology FOODTECHNOLOGY www.aditec.net
Process visualisation eMail: info@aditec.net

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