USER’S OPERATING MANUAL FOR PID DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER

(Models: Nx - 481 / 781 / 981)

Nx - 481 Nx - 781 Nx - 981

(48 X 48) (72 X 72) (96 X 96)

SPECIFICATIONS : - SAFETY INSTRUCTION

1. DISPLAY TYPE : 8 - Digit 7 segment LED MECHANICAL
Model No. Nx-481 Nx-781 Nx-981 Display Colour v Ambient temperature and relative humidity surrounding the
Controller must not exceed the maximum specified limits.
Display height (PV) 0.36" 0.56" 0.80" White
v The Controller in its installed state must be protected against
Display height (SV) 0.36" 0.39" 0.56" Green excessive electrostatic or electromagnetic interferences.
2. STATUS LED’S : OP1 : Control Output Status ELECTRICAL
AT : Tune Status v The Controller must be wired as per wiring diagram & it must
3. INPUT comply with local electrical regulation.
Sensor Input : TC-J,K,R,S,N,T,B & RTD (PT-100) v The Electrical noise generated by switching inductive loads
might create momentary Fluctuation in display, latch up, data loss
Analog Input : 0 - 20mA, 4 - 20mA, 0 - 1VDC,
or permanent damage to the instrument. To reduce this use snubber
0 - 5VDC, 0 - 3.3VDC, 0 - 10VDC
circuit across the load.
(Selectable)
Range : -1999 to 9999 TERMINAL CONNECTIONS :
Resolution : 0.001, 0.01, 0.1 & 1 (Selectable for
analog input)

i
L
+
SUPPLY

1 12

OP 1 - SSR
Sampling Time : 125 msec.
2 13 - L
+
N
CJC for TC : Built in automatic

SUPPLY
1 9

OP 1 - SSR
3 14
LWC for Pt-100 : Built in up to 18E max.
4 15
N 2 10 -
Digital Filter : 1 to 10 Sec. 5 16
3 11
4 12
6 Nx - 981 17 Nx-781
5 13
4. RELAY OUTPUT 7 18

R
NO 6 14
Contact type : N/O, COM

mA
TC
OP 1 - RLY

v
8 19
CM 7 15
R

Contact Rating : 5A @ 250VAC or 30 VDC NO 9 20

W
NC
mA
TC

8 16
OP 1 - RLY

Life expectancy : > 5,00,000 operations CM 10 21

W
W

Isolation : Inherent NC 11 22
W

5. SSR DRIVE OUTPUT

Drive Capacity : 12V @ 30mA.
Isolation : Non-Isolated. L
+
SUPPLY

1 7
OP 1 - SSR

N 2 8 -
6. FUNCTION 3 9
Nx - 481
R

Output 1 : Main Control output (Selectable) NO 4 10

mA
TC
OP 1 - RLY

1) Relay NC 5 11
W

CM
2) SSR 6 12
W

Control Action : ON-OFF/PID (Select)

Control Mode : Heat/Cool (Select)

7. ENVIRONMENTAL OVERALL DIMENSIONS & PANEL CUTOUT (IN MM)

Operating Range : 0 ~50°C, 5~90% Rh
Storage Humidity : 95% Rh (Non-condensing)
A E PANEL
F
CUTOUT
8. POWER SUPPLY
Supply Voltage : 90~270VAC, 50/60Hz.
B C D G
Consumption : 4W Maximum.
Dim A B C D E F G
9. PHYSICAL Model
Housing : ABS Plastic Nx - 981 96 96 14 80 90 92 92
Nx - 781 72 72 14 80 68 70 70
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Nx - 481 48 48 14 86 44 44 44
1. Prepare the cut-out with proper dimension as shown in figure.
2. Remove clamp from Controller.
3. Push the Timer through panel cut-out and secure the
Controller in its place by tightening the side clamp.

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POWER UP: At power on, following sequence will be prompted on the display till it reaches to Home display
mode.

UPPER
PV
DISPLAY

LOWER
SV
DISPLAY
MODEL VERSION INPUT HOME

PROGRAMMING
RUN MODE : To access the Run mode, Press SHIFT key to change SP1
Lower Upper
Parameter Range Description Default
Display Display
User can change the SP value using UP / DOWN and SHIFT keys. Holding
Control
LSPL ~ HSPL the key will change the value at a faster rate. Press SET key to store the 0°C
Set Point desired value.

USER LIST : To access the User List, Press & Release SET key once.
Lower Upper
Parameter Range Description Default
Display Display
User can change the SP value using UP / DOWN and SHIFT keys. Holding
Control
LSPL ~ HSPL the key will change the value at a faster rate. Press SET key to store the 0°C
Set Point desired value.
0.0 °C This parameter will be available only, if Enabled in Configuration List.
Ramp
to User can set ramp rate/min for SP1 (Set Point) to minimize overshoot. Disable
Rate 25.0 °c

CONTROL LIST : To enter in this mode, press SET & DOWN key simultaneously for 3 sec.
Lower Upper
Parameter Range Description Default
Display Display
Set this parameter to 15 (Default LOCK CODE) to access Control List.
Lock User has a choice to set different Lock Code via USER LOCK CODE in
1 ~ 9999 15
Code Config. List.
Propor 0.5 This parameter will be prompted only, if selected control action is PID. It sets
tional to bandwidth over which the output power is adjusted depending upon the error (SV- 5.0°C
Band 99.9°C PV). The value of this parameter is automatically set by Auto tune function.
This parameter will be prompted only, if selected control action is PID. It sets the
0 time taken by PID algorithm to remove steady state error. Value of this parameter
Integral
to is automatically set by Auto Tune function. If set to ‘0', this function will be 240
Time 9999 Sec. disabled.

This parameter will be prompted only, if selected control action is PID. It

0
Derivative defines how strongly the controller will react to the rate of change of PV.
to 60
Time 300 Sec.
Value of this parameter is automatically set by Auto Tune function. If set to ‘0',
this function will be disabled.
This parameter will be prompted only, if selected control action is PID. User
0.5
Cycle can set this value based on process being controlled & type of output being
to 16.0 Sec.
Time 99.9 Sec.
selected. For Relay O/P, cycle time should be more than 12sec & for SSR
O/P, cycle time should be less than 10sec.
Output 0% This parameter will be prompted only, if selected control action is PID. This
Power to 100 %
parameter will decide the maximum output power in % applied to the load.
Limit 100 %
This parameter will be prompted only, if selected control action is PID. With
Output this parameter, O/P will be completely OFF after the Set Point + Offset Value.
1 to 10 Disable
Off If Disable, O/P will act depending upon the PID value after Set Point
achieved.
This parameter will be prompted only, if selected control action is PID. This
50 %
Tune parameter allows the user to carry out Auto Tuning function below the set
to 100 %
Offset 100 %
point. (If Tune offset is 50 %, tuning will be carried out at 50 % of the set point
and if 100 %, tuning will be carried out at 100 % of the set point).
This parameter will be prompted only, if selected control action is ON-OFF. It
Control sets the dead band between ON & OFF switching of the output. Larger value
Hys. 1 to 25°C of hysteresis minimizes the number of ON-OFF operation of load. This 2°C
1 increases life of actuators like contactors, but also produces large errors
(between PV & SV).
This parameter will be prompted only, if selected control action is ON-OFF. It sets
0 the main output restart time, where O/P once turned OFF will turn ON only after
Delay 1 to restart time, regardless difference between PV & SP in Heat or Cool mode. If set 0 Sec.
500 Sec. to ‘0', O/P will be switched without delay. Also, delay will be applicable in case of
every power ON.

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CONFIGURATION LIST :
(1) To enter in this mode, press and hold SET & UP key simultaneously for 3 sec.
(2) Press UP or DOWN key to scroll between parameter options.
(3) Press SET key to store the current parameter & move on to the next parameter.
Lower Upper
Parameter Description Default
Display Display
Set this parameter to 15 (Default LOCK CODE) to access Config. List.
Lock User has a choice to set different Lock Code between 1 to 9999 via USER LOCK CODE 15
Code in Config. List.
‘TC-J’ :- If selected, instrument will accept temperature input from thermocouple J type
sensor at rear terminal. Below range, it will display ‘LLLL’ message & above range, it will
display ‘HHHH’.
‘TC-K’ :- If selected, instrument will accept temperature input from thermocouple K type
sensor at rear terminal. Below range, it will display ‘LLLL’ message & above range, it will
display ‘HHHH’.
‘TC-R’ :- If selected, instrument will accept temperature input from thermocouple R type
sensor at rear terminal. Below range, it will display ‘LLLL’ message & above range, it will
display ‘HHHH’.
‘TC-S’ :- If selected, instrument will accept temperature input from thermocouple S type
sensor at rear terminal. Below range, it will display ‘LLLL’ message & above range, it will
display ‘HHHH’.
‘TC-N’ :- If selected, instrument will accept temperature input from thermocouple N type
sensor at rear terminal. Below range, it will display ‘LLLL’ message & above range, it will
display ‘HHHH’.
‘TC-T’ :- If selected, instrument will accept temperature input from thermocouple T type
sensor at rear terminal. Below range, it will display ‘LLLL’ message & above range, it will
display ‘HHHH’.
‘TC-B’ :- If selected, instrument will accept temperature input from thermocouple B type
sensor at rear terminal. Below range, it will display ‘LLLL’ message & above range, it will
Input display ‘HHHH’.
Types TC-J
‘RTD’ :- If selected, instrument will accept temperature input from PT-100 sensor at rear
terminal. Below range, it will display ‘LLLL’ message & above range, it will display
‘HHHH’.
‘RTD.1’ :- If selected, instrument will accept temperature input from PT-100 sensor at
rear terminal. Below range, it will display ‘LLLL’ message & above range, it will display
‘HHHH’.
‘0-1’ :- If selected, instrument will accept 0-1 VDC input at rear terminal. Below 0V, it will
display ‘LLLL’ message & above 1V, it will display ‘HHHH’.
‘0-3.3’ :- If selected, instrument will accept 0-3.3 VDC input at rear terminal. Below 0V, it
will display ‘LLLL’ message & above 3.3V, it will display ‘HHHH’.
‘0-5’ :- If selected, instrument will accept 0-5 VDC input at rear terminal. Below 0V, it will
display ‘LLLL’ message & above 5V, it will display ‘HHHH’.
‘0-10’ :- If selected, instrument will accept 0-10 VDC input at rear terminal. Below 0V, it
will display ‘LLLL’ message & above 10V, it will display ‘HHHH’.
‘0-20’ :- If selected, instrument will accept 0-20 mA input at rear terminal. Below 0mA, it
will display ‘LLLL’ message & above 20mA, it will display ‘HHHH’.
‘4-20’ :- If selected, instrument will accept 4-20 mA input at rear terminal. Below 3.8mA,
it will display ‘LLLL’ message & above 20 mA, it will display ‘HHHH’. If input is less than
3.2 mA, it will display ‘L.BRK’ (Loop Break) message.

This parameter will NOT be prompted when input type is selected as Thermocouple
(TC-J,K,R & S)

When input type selected is RTD, then only “0 & 0.0" resolution format will be available.
Resolution 0

By this parameter, user can select four format of resolution only for analog input, i.e.
“0.000, 0.00, 0.0, 0".
For range limit as per resolution selected Ref. Table No. 1 (Page No. 5).

Lower
Sets the minimum limit for set point adjustment. It can be set from minimum specified
SP 0°C
range of selected sensor to HSPL value.
Limit
Higher
Sets the maximum limit for set point adjustment. It can be set from LSPL value to
SP 400°C
maximum specified range of selected sensor.
Limit

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 Lower Upper
Parameter Description Default
Display Display
Analog By this parameter, user can define Low scale for input signal which can be in between ‘-
Input 1999 to Ai.Hi.’ 0
Low For range limit as per resolution selected, Ref. Table No.1 (Page No. 5).
Value
Analog By this parameter, user can define HIGH scale for input signal which can be in between
Input ‘Ai.Lo to 9999'. 9999
High For range limit as per resolution selected, Ref. Table No.1 (Page No.5).
Value
Function of this parameter is to add/subtract a constant value to the measured PV to
Process obtain final PV for control applications. This parameter value can be altered :
Value (1) To compensate for known thermal radient. 0°C
Offset (2) To match the display values with another recorder or indicator measuring the same
PV.
The controller is equipped with an adaptive digital filter which is used to filter out any
Input extraneous pulses on the PV. The filtered PV value is used for all PV dependent
1
Filter functions. If the PV signal is fluctuating due to noise, increase the filter time constant
value.

Control User can select between PID or ON-OFF action algorithm to be adopted for output. PID
Mode

This parameter will be prompted only, if selected control mode is ON-OFF.

Control User can select heating logic in which OP1 will remain ON till PV < SP.
Logic (PV increases when output is ON).
For Heat
This parameter will appear only, if selected control mode is ON-OFF.
Output 1 User can select cooling logic in which OP1 will remain ON till PV > SP.
(PV decreases when output is ON).
User has to set this parameter very carefully in accordance with the output used.
(Separate terminal for RELAY & SSR, Refer electrical installation)
Select Relay, if LOAD is connected via contactor. Whenever user selects Relay, cycle
Output time will automatically get set to 16 sec. Relay
Type
Select SSR, if load is connected via SSR (DC voltage pulses). Whenever user selects
SSR, cycle time will automatically get set to 1 sec. User can modify cycle time via
control list.
This parameter will be prompted only, if selected control action is PID. Setting this
parameter on higher side will proportionally slow down the rate of rise of PV to minimize
Overshoot overshoot (this may cause delay to reach SP). Disabling or setting this paramter on
Control lower side will proportionally increase the rate of rise of PV (which may cause Disable
Point overshoot). Disable this option, if delay is not required to reach SP. (This may cause
overshoot w.r.t SP)

This parameter will be prompted only, if OCP (Overshoot Control Point) is disabled.
When enabled, User can set the desired RAMP rate in USER list.
Ramp
Disable
Rate
When disabled, this parameter will not be prompted in USER list.

This parameter will be prompted only, if RATE (Ramp Rate) is Enabled.

By pressing DOWN key, Lower display will toggle between Actual Set point value i.e.
Target Set Point (T-SP) & Ramping Set point (R-SP).
Lower
Display Toggle
Message By this parameter, Lower display will only show the Target Set Point T-SP value.

By this parameter, Lower display will only show the Ramping Set Point R-SP.

This parameter will be prompted only, if selected control action is PID.

If Enabled, this parameter will be prompted if user presses Shift key for 3 sec.
Auto
Enable
Tune
If Disabled, this parameter will not be prompted, if user presses Shift key for 3 sec.

If Enabled, User can view & edit the Set point (SP1) in USER list.
Set
Enable
Point
If Disabled, User cannot view or edit the Set point (SP1) in USER list.

User Default USER LOCK CODE is 15 to access Control & Configuration List.
Lock User has a choice to set its own USER LOCK CODE between 1 to 9999, this is to 15
Code prevent unauthorized access of Control & Configuration List.

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AUTO TUNING MODE : To enter in this mode, press & hold SHIFT key for minimum 3 sec in Run mode.
Lower Upper
Parameter Description Default
Display Display
This function will be executed only, if selected control action is PID.
Auto Auto-tuning function is enabled by setting this parameter to ‘YES’. The decimal of LSB
Tuning flashes till Auto tuning function is in progress. During Auto-tuning, Controller learns the No
Mode process characteristics by itself & calculates required P, I & D values. User can cancel
or abort this feature by setting this parameter to ‘NO’.

Table 1 : Range of Different Sensors Types

Sensor Type Range Resolution Accuracy
Fe-k(J) T/C

}
0 ~ 760°C 1°C
Cr-AL(K) T/C -99 ~ 1300°C 1°C
(R) T/C 0 ~ 1700°C 1°C
(S) T/C 0 ~ 1700°C 1°C
± 1°C
TC - N -99 ~ 1300°C 1°C
TC - T -99 ~ 400°C 1°C
TC - B 0 ~ 1800°C 1°C
Pt-100(RTD) -100 ~ 450°C 1°C
Pt-100(RTD 0.1) -100.0 ~ 450.0°C 0.1°C 0.3°C

Table 2 :- Range as per Resolution

Analog Input Analog Input Process Value
Resolution High Value
Low Value Offset

0000 -1999 to 9999 -1999 to 9999 -25 to 25

000.0 -199.9 to 999.9 -199.9 to 999.9 -25.0 to 25.0

00.00 -19.99 to 99.99 -19.99 to 99.99 -15.00 to 25.00

0.000 -1.999 to 9.999 -1.999 to 9.999 -1.500 to 2.500

Error Message :-

Display Message Selected Input Description

“OPEN” TC-J,K,R,S,N,T,B or RTD Open Circuit of Control Sensor.

“HHHH” 0 ~ 20 / 4 ~ 20 / 0 ~ 10 If input is above range, it will display “HHHH” message.

“LLLL” 0 ~ 20 / 0 ~ 10 If input is below ‘0', it will display “LLLL” message.

If input is below “3.8mA” and above “3.2mA”, it will display

“LLLL” 4 ~ 20
“LLLL” message.
If input is less than “3.2mA”, it will display “L.BRK” (Loop
“L.BRK” 4 ~ 20
Break) message.
The device is out of calibration and need to be sent to factory
“C.E.R.R” Any Input Selected
for re-calibration.

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