RESISTRON

GB

RES-408
Operating
Instructions

Important features

• Microprocessor technology
• Separate terminal for operation and display
• Automatic zero calibration (AUTOCAL)
• Automatic optimization (AUTOTUNE)
• Automatic configuration of the secondary voltage and current ranges
(AUTORANGE, as of May 2006)
• Automatic phase angle compensation (AUTOCOMP, as of June 2006)
• Automatic frequency adjustment
• Wide current and voltage range
• 0…10VDC analog output for ACTUAL temperature
• 24VDC control signals for START and PREHEAT with electrical isolation
• Alarm function with fault diagnosis
• Heatsealing band alloy and temperature range selectable as standard (as of June 2006)

Exclusive Sales and Service:

www.tossheatseal.com

Toss Machine Components, Inc.

539 S. Main Street, Nazareth. PA 18064
5.1.09

Phone 610-759-8883 Fax 610-759-1766

E-Mail: info@tossheatseal.com
Contents
1 Safety and warning notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 11 Controller functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.1 Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 11.1 Indicators and controls . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.2 Heatsealing band ................ 3 11.2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
1.3 Impulse transformer .............. 3 11.3 Navigation in the menus . . . . . . . . . . 27
1.4 Current transformer PEX-W2/-W3 . . . . 3 11.4 Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
1.5 Line filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 11.5 Menu steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.6 Warranty provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 11.6 Temperature setting
1.7 Standards / CE marking . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (set point selection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
11.7 Temperature indication / actual value
2 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3 Principle of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 11.8 Automatic zero calibration
4 Description of the controller ........... 6 (AUTOCAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
11.9 Heating to the heatsealing
5 Accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . 6
temperature (HEAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
11.10 "PREHEAT" signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.2 Modifications (MODs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
11.11 Hold mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
11.12 Temperature unit
7 Controller/terminal compatibility . . . . . . . 11 Celsius / Fahrenheit
(as of controller SW revision 106
8 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
and terminal SW revision 103) . . . . . 35
9 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11.13 Measuring impulse duration (as of
9.1 Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 June 2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.2 Installation steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 11.14 Automatic phase compensation (AUTO-
9.3 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 COMP) (as of June 2006) . . . . . . . . . 36
9.4 Line filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 11.15 Temperature diagnosis
(as of June 2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.5 Current transformer PEX-W3 . . . . . . 16
11.16 Heatup timeout
9.6 Wiring diagram (standard) . . . . . . . . . 17
(as of June 2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.7 Wiring diagram with booster
11.17 Communication error between
connection (MOD 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
the controller and the terminal
10 Startup and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 (as of June 2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10.1 View of the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 11.18 Undervoltage detection
10.2 Controller configuration . . . . . . . . . . . 20 (as of June 2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10.3 Heatsealing band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 11.19 Diagnostic interface / visualization soft-
ware (as of June 2006) . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.4 Startup procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
11.20 System monitoring / alarm output . . . 39
11.21 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11.22 Fault areas and causes . . . . . . . . . . . 45
12 Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
13 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
14 How to order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
15 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Safety and warning notes

1 Safety and warning notes

This RESISTRON-Temperaturregler is manufactured The RESISTRON-Temperaturreglers must be set and
according to DIN EN 61010-1. In the course of its coded according to the temperature coefficient of the
manufacture it passed through quality assurance, heatsealing band.
whereby it was subjected to extensive inspections and
tests. The use of incorrect alloys with a too low
It left the factory in perfect condition. ! temperature coefficient and incorrect coding
The recommendations and warning notes contained in of the RESISTRON-Temperaturreglers lead to
these operating instructions must be complied with, in uncontrolled heating and ultimately to burn-out of
order to guarantee safe operation. the heatsealing band!
The device can be operated within the limits indicated
in the "Technical Data" without impairing its operational The heatsealing bands that were originally supplied
safety. Installation and maintenance may only be must be identified by detail specification, part number
performed by technically trained, skilled persons who or some other means that will assure that replacement
are familiar with the associated risks and warranty bands are identical.
provisions.

1.3 Impulse transformer

1.1 Use
A suitable impulse transformer is necessary to ensure
RESISTRON temperature controllers may only be used that the control loop functions perfectly. This
for heating and temperature control of heatsealing transformer must be designed according to VDE 0570/
bands which are expressly suitable for them, and EN 61558 (isolating transformer with reinforced
providing the regulations, notes and warnings insulation) and have a one section bobbin. When the
contained in these instructions are complied with. impulse transformer is installed, suitable shock
protection must be provided in accordance with the
In case of non-compliance or use contrary to national installation regulations for electrical
! the intended purpose, there is a risk that equipment. In addition, water, cleaning solutions and
safety will be impaired or that the heatsealing band, conductive fluids must be prevented from seeping into
electrical wiring, transformer etc. will overheat. the transformer.
Ensuring such compliance is the personal
responsibility of the user. Incorrect installation of the impulse
! transformer impairs electrical safety.

1.2 Heatsealing band

1.4 Current transformer PEX-W2/-W3
A basic prerequisite for reliable and safe operation of
the system is the use of suitable heatsealing bands. The current transformer supplied with the RESISTRON
temperature controller is an integral part of the control
The resistance of the heatsealing band which system.
! is used must have a positive minimum
temperature coefficient in order to guarantee Only the original ROPEX PEX-W2 or PEX-W3
trouble-free operation of the RESISTRON- ! current transformer may be used. Other
Temperaturregler. transformers may cause the equipment to
malfunction.
The temperature coefficient must be specified as
follows: The current transformer may only be operated if it is
–4 –1 connected to the RESISTRON-Temperaturregler
TCR  10 10 K
correctly (see section 9, "Startup and operation"). The
e.g. Alloy-20: TCR = 1100 ppm/K relevant safety instructions contained in section 8.3,
NOREX: TCR = 3500 ppm/K "Power supply", must be obeyed. External monitoring
modules can be used in order to additionally increase

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 Application

operating safety. They are not included in the scope of 1.7 Standards / CE marking
supply of the standard control system and are
described in a separate document. The controller described here complies with the
following standards, provisions and directives:

1.5 Line filter DIN EN 61010-1 Safety provisions for electrical

(VDE 0411-1) measuring, control and laboratory
The use of an original ROPEX line filter is mandatory in devices (low voltage directive).
order to comply with the standards and provisions Overvoltage category III, pollution
mentioned in section 1.7 "Standards / CE marking" on severity 2, safety class II.
page 4. This device must be installed and connected
according to the instructions contained in section 8.3, DIN EN 60204-1 Electrical equipment of machines
"Power supply" as well as the separate documentation (machinery directive)
enclosed with the line filter. EN 50081-1 EMC interference emissions
according to EN 55011, group 1,
class B
1.6 Warranty provisions
EN 50082-2 EMC interference immunity:
The statutory provisions for warranties apply for a ESDs, RF radiation, bursts, surges.
period of 12 months following the delivery date.
All devices are tested and calibrated in the factory. Compliance with these standards and provisions is only
Devices that have been damaged due to faulty guaranteed if original accessories and/or peripheral
connections, dropping, electrical overloading, natural components approved by ROPEX are used. If not, then
wear, incorrect or negligent handling, chemical the equipment is operated on the user's own
influences or mechanical overloading as well as responsibility.
devices that have been modified, relabeled or The CE marking on the controller confirms that the
otherwise altered by the customer, for example in an device itself complies with the above-mentioned
attempt to repair them or install additional components, standards.
are excluded from the warranty. It does not imply, however, that the overall system also
Warranty claims must be examined in the factory and fulfils these standards.
approved by ROPEX. It is the responsibility of the machine manufacturer and
of the user to verify the completely installed, wired and
operationally ready system in the machine with regard
to its conformity with the safety provisions and the EMC
directive (see also section 8.3, "Power supply"). If
peripheral components (e.g. the transformer or the line
filter) from other manufacturers are used, no functional
guarantee can be provided by ROPEX.

2 Application
This RESISTRON temperature controller is an integral The controller is most commonly used for impulse-
part of the "series 400", the outstanding feature of heatsealing PE and PP films in:
which is its microprocessor technology. All
• Vertical and horizontal f/f/s machines
RESISTRON temperature controllers are used to con-
trol the temperature of heating elements (heatsealing • Pouch, filling and sealing machines
bands, beaded bands, cutting wires, heatsealing • Film wrapping machines
blades, solder elements etc.), as required in a variety of
• Pouch-making machines
heatsealing processes.
• Group packaging machines
• L-sealers

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Principle of operation

• etc. • Increased machine capacity

The use of RESISTRON temperature controllers • Extended life of the heatsealing bands and teflon
results in: coatings

• Repeatable quality of the heatseals under any con- • Simple operation and control of the sealing process
ditions

3 Principle of operation
The resistance of the heatsealing band, which is tem- transformer. This allows optimum adaptation to the
perature-sensitive, is monitored 50x per second (60x at load and to the required dynamic range despite the
60Hz) by measuring the current and voltage. The tem- exceptionally compact dimensions of the controller.
perature calculated with the help of these measure-
ments is displayed and compared with the set point. PLEASE NOTE!
The primary voltage of the impulse transformer is adju-
sted by phase-angle control if the measured values RESISTRON temperature controllers play a significant
deviate from the set point. The resulting change in the role in enhancing the performance of modern
current through the heatsealing band leads to a change machines. However, the full benefit can only be
in the band temperature and thus also its resistance. obtained from the advanced technology offered by this
This change is measured and evaluated by the control system if all the system components, in other
RESISTRON temperature controller. words the heatsealing band, the impulse transformer,
The control loop is closed: ACTUAL temperature = SET the wiring, the timing signals and the controller itself,
temperature. Even minute thermal loads on the heatse- are compatible with one another.
aling band are detected and can be corrected quickly
and precisely.
The thermoelectric control loop which is formed has a
We will be pleased to
highly dynamic response because purely electrical contribute our many
variables are measured at a high sampling rate. A very years of experience
wide secondary current range can be controlled with towards optimizing your
only minimal power loss - a considerable advantage - heatsealing system.
because power is controlled on the primary side of the

Heatsealing band R = f (T)

RESISTRON controller

IR UR Actual value
Current
transformer R=f(T)
Indicators
U2 and
sec. Start
U1 controls
_
prim. or
+ Set point bus interface

Impulse transformer
LINE

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 Description of the controller

4 Description of the controller

The microprocessor technology endows the RES-408 The temperature can be set on the separate T-408-1
RESISTRON temperature controller with previously (or T-400) operator terminal.
unattainable capabilities: The real heatsealing band temperature is also visua-
lized on the operator terminal.
• Very simple operation thanks to AUTOCAL, the
The RES-408 RESISTRON temperature controller fea-
automatic zero calibration function.
tures an integrated fault diagnosis function, which tests
• Good dynamic response of the control system both the external system (heatsealing band, wiring etc.)
thanks to AUTOTUNE, which adapts automatically and the internal electronics and outputs a selective
to the controlled system. error message in case of a fault.
• High precision thanks to further improved control To increase operational safety and interference immu-
accuracy and linearization of the heatsealing band nity, all 24VDC logic signals are electrically isolated
characteristic. from the controller and the heating circuit.
• High flexibility: The AUTORANGE function (as of Coding switches on the temperature controller itself
June 2006) covers a secondary voltage range from can be used to adapt to different heatsealing band
0.4V to 120V and a current range from 30A to alloys (Alloy 20, NOREX etc.) and set the required tem-
500A. perature range (0...300°C, 0...500°C etc.) on all con-
trollers manufactured as of June 2006.
• Automatic adjustment to the line frequency in the
range from 47Hz to 63Hz. The compact design of the RES-408 RESISTRON tem-
perature controller and the plug-in connections make
• Increased protection against dangerous conditions, this controller easy to install.
such as overheating of the heatsealing band.

5 Accessories and modifications

A wide range of compatible accessories and peripheral 5.1 Accessories
devices are available for the RES-408 RESISTRON
temperature controller. They allow it to be optimally The products described below are only a few of the
adapted to your specific heatsealing application and to wide range of accessories available for RESISTRON
your plant's design and operating philosophy. temperature controllers ("Accessories" leaflet).

Analog temperature meter ATR-x

For front panel mounting or mounting on a top hat rail (DIN TS35 rail).
Analog indication of the ACTUAL temperature of the heatsealing band in °C. The
meter damping of the unit is optimized for the abrupt temperature changes that occur
in impulse mode.

Digital temperature meter DTR-x

For front panel mounting or mounting on a top hat rail (DIN TS35 rail).
Digital indication of the ACTUAL temperature of the heatsealing band in °C, with
HOLD function.

Line filter
Essential in order to ensure CE conformity.
Optimized for the RESISTRON temperature controller.

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Accessories and modifications

Impulse transformer
Designed according to VDE 0570/EN 61558 with a one-section bobbin.
Optimized for impulse operation with RESISTRON temperature controllers.
Specified according to the heatsealing application
( ROPEX Application Report).

CI-USB-1 communication interface

Interface for connecting a RESISTRON temperature controller with a diagnostic
interface (DIAG) to the PC (USB port). Associated PC visualization software for dis-
playing setting and configuration data, and for recording SET and ACTUAL tempe-
ratures in real time.

Booster
External switching amplifier, necessary for high primary currents
(continuous current > 5A, pulsed current > 25A).

Monitoringcurrent transformer
For detecting frame short-circuits on the heatsealing band.
Used as an alternative to the standard PEX-W2/-W3 current transformer.

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 Accessories and modifications

5.2 Modifications (MODs) MOD 01

Amplifier for low secondary voltages
Owing to its universal design, the RES-408
(UR = 0.25…16VAC). This modification is necessary,
RESISTRON temperature controller is suitable for a
for example, for very short or low-resistance heatse-
very wide range of heatsealing applications.
aling bands.
Various modifications (MODs) are offered for the
RES-408 RESISTRON temperature controller for
implementing special applications. MOD 26
The modifications described here are just a few of the Additional terminal for connecting an external switching
large number available. Separate documentation is amplifier (booster). This modification is necessary for
supplied for all modifications. high primary currents (continuous current > 5A, pulsed
current > 25A).

MOD 37 (up to May 2006) This modification is supplied as standard

! with all controllers manufactured as of
Additional rotary coding switch for the heatsealing band June 2006 ( section 10.2.2 "Configuration of the
alloy and the temperature range. Various heatsealing
rotary coding switch for the temperature range and
band alloys (e.g. Alloy 20, NOREX) and temperature alloy (as of June 2006)" on page 21).
ranges (e.g. 300°C, 500°C) can be selected.

Switch Temp. Temp. Band

position range coefficient alloy
0 300°C 1100ppm/K e.g. Alloy-20
1 300°C 780ppm/K e.g. Alloy L
4 500°C 1100ppm/K e.g. Alloy-20
5 500°C 780ppm/K e.g. Alloy L SWITCH POS. TEMP. RANGE ALLOY
8 300°C 3500ppm/K e.g. NOREX 0 0
1
300°C
300°C
1100ppm/K (A20)
780ppm/K (L)
78 9
1
2 34

4 500°C 1100ppm/K (A20)

0 5 500°C 780ppm/K (L)
6

5
1
789

8 300°C 3500ppm/K (NOREX)

2 34

0 = Factory settings
6

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Technical data

6 Technical data
Type of construction Controller: Housing for installation in the electrical cabinet
Snaps onto a standard top hat rail (DIN TS35 rail, 35mm)
acc. to DIN EN 50022
Dimensions: 90 x 75mm; height: 135mm (incl. terminals)

Terminal: Housing for installation in the electrical cabinet

Dimensions (W x H): 96 x 48mm; depth: 55mm (excl. connector)

Line voltage Controllers manufactured as of June 2006:

115VAC version: 110VAC -15%…120VAC +10% (equivalent to 94…132VAC)
230VAC version: 220VAC -15%…240VAC +10% (equivalent to 187…264VAC)
400VAC version: 380VAC -15%…415VAC +10% (equivalent to 323…456VAC)

Controllers manufactured between January 2004 and May 2006:

115VAC version: 115VAC -15%…120VAC +10% (equivalent to 98…132VAC)
230VAC version: 230VAC -15%…240VAC +10% (equivalent to 196…264VAC)
400VAC version: 400VAC -15%…415VAC +10% (equivalent to 340…456VAC)

Controllers manufactured up to December 2003:

115VAC, 230VAC or 400VAC, tolerance: +10% / -15%

depending on device version ( section 14 "How to order" on page 48)

Line frequency 47…63Hz, automatic adjustment to frequencies in this range

Heatsealing band Controllers manufactured as of June 2006:

type and temperature The temperature range and temperature coefficient settings can also be specified
range in the ROPEX visualization software ( section 11.19 "Diagnostic interface /
visualization software (as of June 2006)" on page 39) in addition to using the
rotary coding switch (see below):
Temperature range: 200°C, 300°C, 400°C or 500°C
Temperature coefficient: 400…4000ppm (variable setting range)

Five different ranges can be set on the controller with the rotary coding switch:
Temperature coefficient 1100ppm, 0…300°C (e.g. Alloy A20), default
Temperature coefficient 780ppm, 0…300°C (e.g. Alloy L)
Temperature coefficient 1100ppm, 0…500°C (e.g. Alloy A20)
Temperature coefficient 780ppm, 0…500°C (e.g. Alloy L)
Temperature coefficient 3500ppm, 0…300°C (e.g. NOREX)

Controllers manufactured up to May 2006:

Default value 300°C, Alloy 20
The temperature range and alloy can be selected with MOD 37.

Analog output 0…10VDC, Imax = 5mA

(actual value) Equivalent to 0…300°C or 0…500°C
Terminals 17+18 Accuracy: ±1% plus 50mV

Digital logic levels LOW (0V): 0…2VDC, electrically isolated

Terminals 5+7 HIGH (24VDC): 12…30V DC (max. current input 6mA)
Reverse polarity-protected

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 Technical data

Alarm relay Umax = 50V (DC/AC), Imax = 0.2A, changeover contact, potential-free
Terminals 12, 13, 14 Can be inverted by means of a plug-in jumper

Maximum load Imax = 5A (duty cycle = 100%)

(primary current of Imax = 25A (duty cycle = 20%)
impulse transformer)

Power loss max. 22W

Ambient +5…+45°C
temperature

Degree of protection IP20

Installation If several controllers are installed on one top hat rail

(DIN TS35 rail), a clearance of at least 20mm should
be allowed between them.

The moving clip required for fastening must be facing

down for mounting on a horizontal top hat rail.

End holders to mechanically fix the controller must be fitted at both ends for moun-
ting on a vertical top hat rail.

Weight Controller: Approx. 0.7kg (incl. connector plug-in parts)

Terminal: Approx. 0.15kg

Housing material Controller: Plastic, polycarbonate, UL-90-V0

Terminal: Black plastic, type Noryl SE1 GFN2

Controller connec- Rigid or flexible; 0.2…2.5mm² (AWG 24…12)

ting cables with plug-in connections
Type / cross-sections
If ferrules are used, they must be crimped in accordance
! with DIN 46228 and IEC/EN 60947-1.
This is essential for proper electrical contact in the terminals.

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Controller/terminal compatibility

7 Controller/terminal compatibility
All RES-408 RESISTRON temperature controllers This has no effect on temperature control or on the
manufactured as of June 2006 are supplied as an external PLC control signals.
upgraded version.
Among other things, the data transfer between the con- RES-408 controllers manufactured as of
troller and the terminal has been modified. These ! June 2006 are fully electrically compatible
changes were necessitated by the new European with the old version (as far as the PLC control
RoHS/WEEE Directives. Lead has now been banned signals are concerned).
from some of the electronic components used in our
products. Please pay attention to the controller and terminal ver-
sions when ordering spare parts. The controller may
As a result, all RES-408 controllers manufac- have to be exchanged together with the terminal. Refer
! tured up to May 2006 can only be operated to the compatibility table below:
with a T-400 terminal. Controllers manufactured as
of June 2006 can only be operated with a T-408-1.
Malfunctions or damage may otherwise occur.

New version (as of June 2006):

Controller type Art. No. Compatible with

RES-408/115VAC 740841
Terminal T-408-1
RES-408/230VAC 740842
Art. No. 885441
RES-408/400VAC 740843

Old version (up to May 2006):

Controller type Art. No. Compatible with

RES-408-0-3/115VAC 740801 or 740831

RES-408-0-3/230VAC 740802 or 740832

Terminal T-400
RES-408-0-3/400VAC 740803 or 740833
Art. No. 885440
RES-408-0-5/xxxVAC 740805, 740806, 740807, 740835, 740836 or 740837

RES-408-1-x/xxxVAC 740811, 740812, 740813, 740815, 740816 or 740817

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 Dimensions

8 Dimensions
RES-408 controller

135.0
113.0
75.0 90.0

T-400 or T-408-1 terminal

90.0
96.0

front panel

panel cutout
o 5mm
48.0

42.0

+0.8 +0.6
92 -0
x 45 -0

outline dimensions front frame 9.0 55.0 56.0

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Installation

9 Installation
 See also section 1 "Safety and warning notes" on minimum clearance specified in section 6 "Technical
page 3. data" on page 9 must be allowed between them.
4. Install the terminal in the front panel cutout. It is
Installation and startup may only be per- fastened by means of four clips which snap onto the
! formed by technically trained, skilled per- side of the terminal housing.
sons who are familiar with the associated risks and
5. Connect the controller and terminal together with
warranty provisions.
the cable provided for this purpose.

Controllers manufactured up to May 2006 are

9.1 Installation procedure ! only allowed to be operated with a T-400 ter-
minal. Controllers manufactured as of June 2006
Proceed as follows to install the RES-408 RESISTRON
can only be operated with a T-408-1. Malfunctions
temperature controller: or damage may otherwise occur ( section 7 "Con-
1. Switch off the line voltage and verify that all circuits troller/terminal compatibility" on page 11).
are deenergized.
2. The supply voltage specified on the nameplate of 6. Wire the system in accordance with the instructions
the RESISTRON temperature controller must be in section 9.3 "Power supply" on page 15 and the
identical to the line voltage that is present in the ROPEX Application Report. The information pro-
plant or machine. The line frequency is automati- vided in section 9.2 "Installation steps" on page 14
cally detected by the temperature controller in the must be heeded additionally.
range from 47Hz to 63Hz.
Check the tightness of all system connec-
3. Install the RESISTRON temperature controller in ! tions, including the terminals for the impulse
the electrical cabinet on a standard top hat rail (DIN
transformer winding wires.
TS35 rail according to DIN EN 50022). If several
controllers are installed on one top hat rail, the
7. Make sure that the wiring conforms to the relevant
national and international installation regulations.

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 Installation

9.2 Installation steps

Use heatseal bands with No

Heatseal element suitable temperature coefficient push-on
with coppered ends connectors

Heatsealing band R= f (T)

No additional Connect UR measuring

F resistance wires directly to
in secondary Note heatsealing band ends
circuit number
Sufficient wire
cross-section A of turns Twisted
Current transformer
PEX-W2/-W3 Current measuring
U1 (prim.) wires IR
U2 (sec.)
Line
Temperature
Line filter
Avoid long meter
LF-xx480
cables ATR-x

Impulse Terminal
transformer Note
Dimension polarity Controller
transformer correctly
- Secondary voltage
- Power
- Duty cycle Configure
20mm clearance if several DIP switches
controllers installed on correctly
one top hat rail (up to May 2006)

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Installation

9.3 Power supply

LINE Line
L1 (L1)
N (L2) 115VAC, 230VAC, 400VAC
GND/ 50/60Hz
Earth
Circuit breaker
Double-pole, C characteristic
ON K1
( ROPEX Application Report)
Short-circuit protection only.
I> I> ! RESISTRON-Temperaturreglers not protected.
OFF
3
Ka Relay Ka
For "HEAT ON - OFF" function (all-pole) or
"EMERGENCY STOP".
Line filter
LINE The filter type and size must be determined according to
FILTER the load, the transformer and the machine wiring
( ROPEX Application Report).
Short wires Do not run the filter supply wires (line side) parallel
3 ! to the filter output wires (load side).
UR ROPEX
temperature RESISTRON-Temperaturregler belonging to the 4xx
IR controller Series.
Relay Kb
Kb Load break (all-pole), e.g. in combination with the alarm
output of the temperature controller.
When using a series resistor RV-....-1 the relay Kb
! shall be installed.
U1 3
Impulse Transformer
PRIM.
Designed according to VDE 0570/EN 61558 (isolating
transformer with reinforced insulation). Connect core to
ground.
Use transformers with a one section bobbin. The
2
U2 ! power, duty cycle and voltage values must be deter-
SEC.
mined individually according to the application ( ROPEX
1
Application Report and "Accessories" leaflet for impulse
2
transformers).
Wiring
The wire cross-sections depend on the application
( ROPEX Application Report).
Guide values:
Primary circuit: min. 1.5mm², max. 2.5mm²
R Secondary circuit: min. 4.0mm², max. 25mm²
 These wires must always be twisted (>20/m)
 These wires must be twisted (>20/m) if several control
loops are laid together ("crosstalk").
 Twisting (>20/m) is recommended to improve EMC.

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9.4 Line filter installed and wired correctly, they guarantee comp-
liance with the EMC limit values.
To comply with EMC directives – corresponding to You can find the exact specification of the line filter in
EN 50081-1 and EN 50082-2 – RESISTRON control the ROPEX Application Report calculated for your par-
loops must be operated with line filters. ticular heatsealing application.
These filters damp the reaction of the phase-angle con- For more technical information:  "Line filter" docu-
trol on the line and protect the controller against line mentation.
disturbances.
It is permissible to supply several
The use of a suitable line filter is part of the ! RESISTRON control loops with a single line
! standards conformity and a prerequisite of filter, providing the total current does not exceed
the CE mark. the maximum current of the filter.

ROPEX line filters are specially optimized for use in The wiring instructions contained in section 9.3 "Power
RESISTRON control loops. Providing that they are supply" on page 15 must be observed.

Large cross-section
wire to ground

max. 1m

PE

LINE ROPEX
temperature
controller

Do not lay parallel Mounting plate (galvanized)

Large cross-section Large frame contact surface
wire to ground

9.5 Current transformer PEX-W3 of the control system. The current transformer may only
be operated if it is connected to the temperature con-
The PEX-W3 current transformer supplied with the troller correctly ( section 9.3 "Power supply" on
RESISTRON temperature controller is an integral part page 15).

24 75 14
23 28

terminal
wires
60

12
39
26
14

terminal
block

Snap-on for DIN-rail 35 x 7,5mm or 35 x 15mm (DIN EN 50022)

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9.6 Wiring diagram (standard)

Line filter LF-xx480

1
RES-408 LINE
(also with MOD 01) 2

START (HEAT) 5
with 24VDC-Signal

PREHEAT 7 4
with 24VDC-Signal U1
prim.
GND 6 Impulse
transformer
Ground
for 24VDC signals. U2
Must be grounded sec.
externally to prevent
electrostatic (Internal ground)
charging! No external 8 Heat-
grounding allowed! UR R sealing
14 9 band
twisted
ALARM
OUTPUT 12 0V
max. 50V/0,2A up to 10
production IR
13 11
date
May 2006 Current transformer
17 PEX-W2/-W3
+ 0V
ATR (Internal ground)
°C No external
18 grounding allowed!
ANALOG
OUTPUT
+0...10VDC

ROPEX T-408
SEALHEAT

PREHEAT

HOLD

ENTER
HAND
RESET

Display- and
operation panel

Up to production date March 2003 the standard output power circuit

(terminals 3+4) has NO function when the booster-connection
(MOD 26) is installed.
As of April 2003 the terminals 3+4 are active too when the
booster-connection is installed.

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9.7 Wiring diagram with booster

connection (MOD 26)

Line filter LF-xx480

1
RES-408 LINE
(also with MOD 01) 2
Booster
3 1
+ 15
IN OUT
16
START (HEAT) 4 2
5
with 24VDC-Signal

3 NC

PREHEAT 7 4 NC
with 24VDC-Signal U1
prim.
GND 6 Impulse
transformer
Ground
for 24VDC signals. U2
Must be grounded sec.
externally to prevent
electrostatic (Internal ground)
charging! No external 8 Heat-
grounding allowed! UR R sealing
14 9 band
twisted
ALARM
OUTPUT 12 0V
max. 50V/0,2A up to 10
production IR
13 11
date
May 2006 Current transformer
17 PEX-W2/-W3
+ 0V
ATR (Internal ground)
°C No external
18 grounding allowed!
ANALOG
OUTPUT
+0...10VDC

ROPEX T-408
SEALHEAT

PREHEAT

HOLD

ENTER
HAND
RESET

Display- and
operation panel

Up to production date March 2003 the standard output power circuit

(terminals 3+4) has NO function when the booster-connection
(MOD 26) is installed.
As of April 2003 the terminals 3+4 are active too when the
booster-connection is installed.

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10 Startup and operation

10.1 View of the controller

RES-408 controller

Terminals LEDs

Connection for
terminal

Wiring diagram
Nameplate

Coding switches and

plug-in jumpers

T-400 or T-408-1 terminal

Nameplate

Cable connection

Display

Fixing
clips (4x)
Operator keys

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10.2 Controller configuration side the permissible range, a detailed error message
appears on the controller ( see section 11.21 "Error
The controller must be switched off in order messages" on page 40).
! to configure the coding switches and plug-in
jumpers. Configuration with coding switches
(up to May 2006)
10.2.1 Configuration for secondary
voltage and current Set the DIP switches for matching the secondary
voltage U2 and the secondary current I2 to the correct
Automatic configuration (AUTORANGE) position for your application.
(as of June 2006)
You can find the exact configuration of the
The secondary voltage and current ranges are automa- ! DIP switches in the ROPEX Application
tically configured by the automatic calibration function Report calculated for your particular application.
(AUTOCAL). The voltage is configured in the range
from 0.4VAC to 120VAC and the current in the range
from 30A to 500A. If the voltage and/or current are out-

OFF
1-10

Factory settings
ON 1 2 3 4 5
SWITCH

U2 ( V )
ON

3
U2 DIP switch I2 DIP switch
12345

4
1 2 3 4 5
1...10V ON OFF OFF 30...100A OFF OFF
OFF

ON

6...60V OFF ON OFF 60...200A ON OFF

20...120V OFF OFF ON 120...400A ON ON

If the secondary current I2 is less than 30A, the PEX-

W2 or PEX-W3 current transformer must have two
turns ( ROPEX Application Report).

2x

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10.2.2 Configuration of the rotary coding

switch for the temperature range
and alloy (as of June 2006)

Switch Temp. Temp. Band

position range coefficient alloy
0 300°C 1100ppm/K e.g. Alloy-20
1 300°C 780ppm/K e.g. Alloy L
4 500°C 1100ppm/K e.g. Alloy-20
5 500°C 780ppm/K e.g. Alloy L
8 300°C 3500ppm/K e.g. NOREX SWITCH POS. TEMP. RANGE
0 300°C
ALLOY
1100ppm/K (A20)
1 300°C 780ppm/K (L)
9 PC-CONFIGURATION 0 4
5
500°C
500°C
1100ppm/K (A20)
780ppm/K (L)

67 9
1
8

2 34
8 300°C 3500ppm/K (NOREX)
9 PC CONFIGURATION
5
0
1
789

2 34

0 = Factory settings
6

This configuration is set as standard on all If the switch is set to "9" (as of June 2006), other tem-
! controllers manufactured as of June 2006. perature ranges and alloys can be selected in the
The settings are only possible on older controllers ROPEX visualization software ( see section 11.19
in conjunction with MOD 37 ( section "MOD 37 "Diagnostic interface / visualization software (as of
(up to May 2006)" on page 8). June 2006)" on page 39).

10.2.3 Configuration of the alarm relay

Alarm relay de- DE-ENERGIZED / PC

CONFIGURATION
energized by alarm/ AT ALARM
ENERGIZED
ALARM OUTPUT
PC-CONFIGURATION.
Alarm relay energized
0
by alarm.
789
1
2 34

(factory setting)
6

If the plug-in jumper is not inserted on con- section 11.19 "Diagnostic interface / visualization soft-
! trollers manufactured up to May 2006, the ware (as of June 2006)" on page 39).
alarm relay is permanently energized (alarm con-
tact between terminals 13 and 14 closed). The
other functions of the controller (e.g. heating the 10.3 Heatsealing band
heatsealing band, AUTOCAL etc.) are not affected.
If the plug-in jumper is not inserted on controllers 10.3.1 General
manufactured as of June 2006 - or if it is incorrectly
inserted - an error message appears when the con- The heatsealing band is a key component in the control
troller is switched on ( section 11.21 "Error mes- loop, since it is both a heating element and a sensor.
sages" on page 40). The geometry of the heatsealing band is too complex to
be discussed at length here. We shall therefore only
If the "Alarm relay de-energized by alarm/PC CONFI- refer to a few of the most important physical and elec-
GURATION" position is selected (as of June 2006), the trical properties.
behavior of the alarm output can be configured more The measuring principle applied for this system neces-
finely in the ROPEX visualization software ( see sitates a heatsealing band alloy with a suitable tempe-

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rature coefficient TCR, i.e. one whose resistance The heatsealing band must be replaced in
increases as the temperature rises. ! accordance with the instructions provided by
Too low a TCR leads to oscillation or uncontrolled hea- the manufacturer.
ting.
If a heatsealing band with a higher TCR is used, the Each time the heatsealing band is replaced, the zero
controller must be specially calibrated. point must be calibrated with the AUTOCAL function
The first time the heatsealing band is heated to appro- while the band is still cold, in order to compensate pro-
ximately 200…250°C, the standard alloy undergoes a duction-related resistance tolerances. The burn-in pro-
once-only resistance change (burn-in effect). The cold cedure described above must be performed for all new
resistance of the heatsealing band is reduced by appro- heatsealing bands.
ximately 2…3%. However, this at first glance slight
resistance change results in a zero point error of
20…30°C. The zero point must therefore be corrected 10.4 Startup procedure
after a few heating cycles ( section 10.3.2 "Burning in
the heatsealing band" on page 22). Please also refer to section 1 "Safety and warning
One very important design feature is the copper or notes" on page 3 and section 2 "Application" on
silver-plating of the heatsealing band ends. Cold ends page 4.
allow the temperature to be controlled precisely and
increase the life of the teflon coating and the heatse- Installation and startup may only be per-
aling band. ! formed by technically trained, skilled per-
sons who are familiar with the associated risks and
An overheated or burned-out heatsealing warranty provisions.
! band must no longer be used because the
TCR has been altered irreversibly. 10.4.1 Initial startup
Prerequisites: The controller must be correctly installed
10.3.2 Burning in the heatsealing band
and connected ( section 9 "Installation" on page 13).
If a new heatsealing band has been used, the zero Proceed as follows to start up the controller for the first
point is first of all calibrated while the band is still cold time:
by activating the "AUTOCAL" function on the controller. 1. Switch off the line voltage and verify that all circuits
When the "AUTOCAL" function has finished, the con- are deenergized.
troller outputs a voltage equivalent to a temperature of
2. The supply voltage specified on the nameplate of
20°C at the actual value output. Adjust the set point to
the controller must be identical to the line voltage
approximately 250°C and activate the "START" signal
that is present in the plant or machine. The line fre-
to heat for approximately 1 second. After recooling, the
quency is automatically detected by the tempera-
controller usually outputs an actual value of less than
ture controller in the range from 47 to 63Hz.
20°C. Repeat the "AUTOCAL" function. The heatse-
aling band has now been burned in and the change in 3. In the case of controllers manufactured up to
the alloying properties stabilized. May 2006, the DIP switches on the controller must
The burn-in effect described here does not occur if the be set according to the ROPEX Application Report
heatsealing band has already been thermally pre- and depend on the heatsealing band that is used
treated by the manufacturer. (section 10.2 "Controller configuration" on page 20).
4. Make sure that a START signal is not present.
10.3.3 Replacing the heatsealing band 5. Switch on the line voltage.
All power supply leads must be disconnected from the 6. When the voltage is switched on, the yellow
RESISTRON temperature controller in order to replace "AUTOCAL" LED lights up for approximately
the heatsealing band. 0.3 seconds on all controllers manufactured as of
June 2006 to indicate that the controller is being
powered up correctly.

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Controllers manufactured as of June 2006: minal display returns to the home position and a
! If the red "ALARM" LED lights up for 0.3s in voltage of 0.66V (300°C range) or 0.4V (500°C
addition to the yellow "AUTOCAL" LED when the range) appears at the actual value output instead. If
voltage is switched on, the configuration of this an ATR-x is connected, it must be set to "Z". The
controller has been changed in the visualization "AUTOCAL" LED goes out again on controllers
software ( section 11.19 "Diagnostic interface / manufactured as of June 2006.
visualization software (as of June 2006)" on If the zero point has not been calibrated suc-
page 39). In order to avoid malfunctions, please cessfully, an alarm is indicated on the terminal dis-
check the controller configuration before conti- play. In addition, the red "ALARM" LED blinks slowly
nuing the startup procedure. (1Hz) on all controllers manufactured as of
June 2006. In this case the controller configuration
7. One of the following states then appears: is incorrect ( section 10.2 "Controller configura-
tion" on page 20 and ROPEX Application Report).
Controllers manufactured as of June 2006: Repeat the calibration after the controller has been
configured correctly.
"ALARM" "OUTPUT" 9. When the zero point has been calibrated suc-
ACTION
LED LED cessfully, select a defined SET temperature and
activate the "START" signal (HEAT). The "SEAL-
OFF Short pulses Go to 8 HEAT" LED on the terminal then lights up. The
every 1.2s ACTUAL temperature appears on the display. The
BLINKS fast OFF Go to 8 heating and control process can now be observed
(4Hz) The controller is functioning correctly if the tempera-
ture has a continuous curve, in other words it must
Lit conti- OFF Fault diagnosis not jump abruptly, fluctuate or deviate temporarily in
nuously ( section 11.21) the wrong direction. This kind of behavior would
indicate that the UR measuring wire has been laid
incorrectly.
Controllers manufactured up to May 2006: If an error message is displayed, please proceed as
described in section 11.21 "Error messages" on
"OUTPUT" page 40.
Alarm no. ACTION
LED 10.Burn in the heatsealing band ( section 10.3.2
--- Short pulses Go to 8 "Burning in the heatsealing band" on page 22) and
every 1.2s repeat the AUTOCAL function.

Alarm no. OFF Go to 8

104…106, 211 The controller is now
ready
Alarm no. OFF Fault diagnosis
101…103, 107 ( section 11.21)
108, 201…203 10.4.2 Restart after replacing the heatse-
9xx
aling band
8. Activate the AUTOCAL function on the T-408-1 (or To replace the heatsealing band, proceed as described
T-400) terminal while the heatsealing band is cold. in section 10.3.2 "Burning in the heatsealing band" on
"AC" blinks on the terminal display for the duration page 22 .
of the calibration process (approx. 10…15s) (the
Always use a heatsealing band with the cor-
yellow "AUTOCAL" LED lights up as well on all con-
! rect alloy, dimensions and copper-plating in
trollers manufactured as of June 2006). A voltage of
order to avoid malfunctions and overheating.
app. 0V appears at the same time at the actual
value output (terminals 17+18). If an ATR-x is con-
Continue with section 10.4.1, steps 4 to 10.
nected, it indicates 0…3°C.
When the zero point has been calibrated, the ter-

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11 Controller functions

11.1 Indicators and controls

11.1.1 Controllers manufactured as of

June 2006
RES-408 controller

Red LED, lights up or blinks to indicate ALARM.

ALARM
1

HEAT
OUTPUT
AUTOCAL Yellow LED, lit during heating phase.
2

TERMINAL T- 408
3

Green LED, indicates pulses in measure-

ment mode. In control mode, luminous
4

intensity is proportional to heating current.

Yellow LED, remains lit for duration

RESISTRON of AUTOCAL process.
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
5 6 7 8 9 10 11

RES- 408
Temperature
controller

ROPEX
Tel:+49(0)7142-7776-0

Made in Germany

In addition to the functions shown in the diagram controller LEDs. These states are described in detail in
above, various operating states are indicated by the the table below:

LED Blinks slowly (1Hz) Blinks fast (4Hz) Lit continuously

AUTOCAL AUTOCAL requested, but

— AUTOCAL executing
(yellow) function is locked

HEAT HEAT requested,

— START executing
(yellow) but function is locked

OUTPUT
In control mode, luminous intensity is proportional to heating current
(green)

ALARM Configuration error, Controller calibrated incor-

Fault,  section 11.21
(red) AUTOCAL not possible rectly, run AUTOCAL

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T-408-1 terminal

LED display, 5 characters

ROPEX T-408
1 SEALHEAT

2 PREHEAT
1 Yellow LED: Heatung up/temp. control
3 HOLD
to set temperature active
ENTER
2 Yellow LED: PREHEAT active
HAND 3 Green LED: Hold mode active
RESET

“UP” and “DOWN” keys for setting values

Press (< 2 sec.): Slow change
Hold (> 2 sec.): Fast change

“ENTER” key
ENTER function: Save values
HAND function: Manual mode
RESET function: Reset after alarm

“MENU” key for advancing to next menu step

or switching menu
Press (< 2 sec.): Next menu step
Hold (> 2 sec.): Return to home position

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11.1.2 Controllers manufactured up to

May 2006
RES-408 controller

ROPEX TERMINAL
1
2

Green LED, lit when

3

power supply is ok.

4

POWER ON Green LED, indicates pulses in measure-

ment mode. In control mode, luminous
OUTPUT
intensity is proportional to heating current.
!
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
5 6 7 8 9 10 11

RESISTRON
μP-Controller

ROPEX
INDUSTRIE - ELEKTRONIK
.

T-400 terminal

LED display, 5 characters

ROPEX
1 SEALHEAT

2 PREHEAT
1 Red/Green LED: Red, during heating up
3 HOLD
Green, set temp. achieved
ENTER
2 Yellow LED: PREHEAT active
HAND 3 Green LED: Hold mode active
RESET

“UP” and “DOWN” keys for setting values

Press (< 2 sec.): Slow change
Hold (> 2 sec.): Fast change

“ENTER” key
ENTER function: Save values
HAND function: Manual mode
RESET function: Reset after alarm

“MENU” key for advancing to next menu step

or switching menu
Press (< 2 sec.): Next menu step
Hold (> 2 sec.): Return to home position

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11.2 Display 11.2.4 Error messages

The fault diagnosis function of the controller is always
11.2.1 Power-up message active. If a fault is detected, it is indicated on the display
A power-up message appears on the display for appro- immediately in the form of an error message
ximately 3 seconds when the controller is switched on. ( section 11.20 "System monitoring / alarm output" on
On controllers manufactured as of June 2006, this page 39).
message shows the SW revision of the terminal for the
first 1.5s (e.g.: 00.105) and the SW revision of the con- ROPEX T-408
SEALHEAT

troller for the next 1.5s (e.g.: 00.105). PREHEAT

HOLD

ENTER
ROPEX T-408 HAND
SEALHEAT
RESET
PREHEAT

HOLD

ENTER
HAND
RESET

11.3 Navigation in the menus

On controllers manufactured up to May 2006, the 11.3.1 Navigation in menus without an

power-up message only shows "00 000". alarm

11.2.2 Display in home position A "MENU" key is provided for navigating through the
various menu steps. By pressing this key briefly (<2s)
If no settings are entered on the controller and no error at any time, you can jump to the next menu step. By
message is indicated, the display is in the home posi- pressing the key for longer (>2s), you can return to the
tion, in other words it shows the ACTUAL temperature. home position from anywhere in the menu structure,
providing a controller alarm is not active. In this case,
ROPEX T-408
SEALHEAT
the Alarm menu is opened.
PREHEAT In addition, you always return to the home position if
HOLD
you do not press any keys for a period of 30s. There is
no automatic return after 30s from "AC" [AutoCal] or
ENTER
HAND
RESET
"AL" [ALarm].

11.3.2 Navigation in menus with an alarm

11.2.3 Settings menu
If an alarm is indicated, the terminal display shows the
The required parameters are set in the Settings menu
Alarm menu. Some faults can be acknowledged by
( section 11.4 "Menu structure" on page 28)
pressing the "RESET" key ( section 11.20 "System
monitoring / alarm output" on page 39). In this case, the
ROPEX T-408
SEALHEAT display switches back to the home position.
PREHEAT

HOLD
If the fault can be rectified by executing the AUTOCAL
ENTER
function, you can select the "AC" [AutoCal] menu step
HAND directly by briefly pressing the "MENU" key (<2s). You
RESET
can then activate the "AUTOCAL" function by pressing
the "ENTER" key ( section 11.8 "Automatic zero cali-
bration (AUTOCAL)" on page 32).

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11.4 Menu structure

1) AUTOCOMP: OFF
Power-up message
2) AUTOCOMP: ON

°C Home position

SH Heatsealing temp.

PH Preheat temp.

AC Autocal?

Autocal
1) 2)

AP Autocomp?

Autocomp

Fault

AL Alarm

AC Autocal?

Autocal

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11.5 Menu steps

Name Description Setting range

°C Home position The current actual value appears on the terminal

display. The heatsealing band can be heated
manually (to the specified heatsealing or preheat
temperature) by pressing the "HAND" key.

HA [HAnd] The heatsealing band can be heated manually (to

Hand menu the specified heatsealing or preheat temperature)
by pressing the "HAND" key.

This menu step is only available on con-

! trollers manufactured up to
December 2000.

SH [SealHeat] The required heatsealing temperature (set point) Controllers manufactured

Heatsealing tem- can be set with the "UP" and "DOWN" keys. up to May 2006:
perature Controllers manufactured up to May 2006: 0…300°C or 0…500°C
The maximum selectable set point is limited by the
controller version (300°C or 500°C). Controllers manufactured
Controllers manufactured as of June 2006: as of June 2006:
The maximum selectable set point is limited by the 0, 40°C…maximum tem-
rotary coding switch (alloy/range) and/or the PC perature
visualization software.

PH [PreHeat] The required preheat temperature (PREHEAT) can Controllers manufactured

Preheat tempera- be set with the "UP" and "DOWN" keys. up to May 2006:
ture Controllers manufactured up to May 2006: 0°C…set point
The preheat temperature must always be lower
than the selected heatsealing temperature. Controllers manufactured
Controllers manufactured as of June 2006: as of June 2006:
The maximum selectable preheat temperature is 0, 40°C…maximum tem-
limited by the rotary coding switch (alloy/range) perature
and/or the PC visualization software.

The preheat function can be deactivated by ente-

ring 0°C.

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Name Description Setting range

AC [AutoCal] The AUTOCAL function matches the controller to Controllers manufactured

Automatic calibra- the current and voltage signals that are present in up to May 2006:
tion AUTOCAL the system. Setting not possible
The required calibration temperature can be set
with the "UP" and "DOWN" keys on controllers Controllers manufactured
manufactured as of June 2006. Pressing the as of June 2006:
"ENTER" key stores the set value and starts the 0…40°C
"AUTOCAL" function.
On controllers manufactured up to May 2006, the
calibration temperature is set to a fixed value of
20°C by pressing the "ENTER" key.
"AC" blinks on the display while the AUTOCAL
function is executing. When the controller has been
calibrated successfully, the display switches back
directly to the home position providing the "AUTO-
COMP" function is deactivated. If "AUTOCOMP" is
active, the display jumps to the AP step.
If the controller cannot be calibrated, the AUTOCAL
function is aborted and an error message is dis-
played instead.

AP [AutocomP] Pressing the "ENTER" key starts the "AUTO-

Automatic phase COMP" function. If the "ENTER" key is not pressed
compensation within 2s, the display returns to the home position.
AUTOCOMP This step is automatically displayed if the
"AUTOCAL" function is successfully executed and
"AUTOCOMP" is active.

HO [HOld] If Hold mode ("On") is activated, the last measured Controllers manufactured
Hold mode value at the end of the heating phase is stored and up to May 2006:
displayed on the terminal. On
The "HOLD" LED lights up on the terminal when OFF
hold mode is active. This procedure is repeated in
every cycle and the displayed value is updated. Controllers manufactured
Controllers manufactured as of June 2006: as of June 2006:
If you select the "On2" function, the display swit- On
ches back from hold mode to the actual value in real On2
time after 2 seconds. The hold function is activated OFF
again for 2 seconds at the end of the next cycle.

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Name Description Setting range

AL [ALarm] If an alarm is indicated, the controller shows the

Alarm menu Alarm menu. Some faults can be acknowledged by
pressing the "RESET" key. In this case, the con-
troller switches back to the home position.
If the fault can be rectified by executing the
AUTOCAL function, you can select the "AC"
[AutoCal] menu step directly by briefly pressing the
"MENU" key (<2s). You can then activate the
"AUTOCAL" function by pressing the "ENTER" key.

This step is included in the menu struc-

! ture of all controllers manufactured up to
May 2006. If no error message is indicated, the
display shows "000". On controllers manufac-
tured as of June 2006, this step only appears if
an alarm is indicated.

11.6 Temperature setting The heating and control process can thus be observed
(set point selection) at any time.
In addition, the RES-408 controller outputs an analog
The heatsealing temperature can be set on the 0…10VDC signal, which is proportional to the real
RES-408 controller with the setting in the "SH" [Seal- ACTUAL temperature, at terminals 17+18.
Heat] menu step.
The set point selected for the heatsealing temperature
must be greater than 40°C. If not, the heatsealing band RES-408
is not heated when the "START" signal is activated or
the "HAND" key is pressed. The 1…39°C setting range Actual value R=33ohm max. 5mA
is not available on controllers manufactured as of output 17
June 2006. 0…10VDC
0V 18

11.7 Temperature indication / actual

value output 0…10VDC
- +
If the display is in the home position ("°C"), the
Temperature
ACTUAL temperature is indicated. meter
e.g. ATR-3
ROPEX T-408
SEALHEAT

PREHEAT

HOLD

ENTER
HAND
RESET

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Voltage values: The meter not only facilitates SET-ACTUAL compari-

0VDC  0°C sons, but also enables other criteria such as the hea-
10VDC  300°C or 500°C ting rate, set point reached within the specified time,
(depending on the controller configura- cooling of the heatsealing band etc. to be evaluated.
tion) This instrument moreover permits disturbances in the
The relationship between the change in the output control loop (loose connections, contacting or wiring
voltage and the ACTUAL temperature is linear. problems) as well as any line disturbances to be moni-
tored extremely effectively and interpreted accurately.
°C 0 - 300°C range The same applies if mutual interference occurs bet-
Temperature T

300 ween several neighboring control loops.

270 If an alarm is signaled, this analog output is used – in
addition to the terminal display – to show a selective
240 error message on controllers manufactured as of
210 June 2006 ( section 11.21 "Error messages" on
180 page 40). On controllers manufactured up to
May 2006, no error messages appear at the analog
150 output. In the event of an alarm, the last ACTUAL tem-
120 perature continues to be indicated at the analog output.
90
This output is not potential-free and could
60 ! carry the secondary voltage of the impulse
transformer. External grounding is not allowed. If
20°C
this warning is ignored, the controller will be
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 damaged by frame currents. Contact voltage pro-
0.66V Voltage U VDC tection must be installed at the terminals of the
"ZERO" external temperature meter.

°C 0 - 500°C range
Temperature T

500 11.8 Automatic zero calibration

(AUTOCAL)
450
400 Owing to the automatic zero calibration (AUTOCAL)
350 function, there is no need to adjust the zero point manu-
ally on the controller. The "AUTOCAL" function mat-
300
ches the controller to the current and voltage signals
250 that are present in the system. This function can be
200 activated in the "AC" [AutoCal] step by pressing the
"ENTER" key.
150
On controllers manufactured as of June 2006, the cur-
100 rently valid initial temperature (ambient temperature) of
the heatsealing bar(s) required for calibration can be
20°C preset in the 0…40°C range using the "UP" and
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "DOWN" keys.
0.4V Voltage U VDC The zero point is calibrated in the factory to 20°C.
"ZERO" The automatic calibration process takes around
10…15 seconds. The heatsealing band is not heated.
An indicating instrument can be connected to this "AC" blinks on the display while the "AUTOCAL" func-
output in order to visualize the temperature of the heat- tion is executing. The actual value output (terminals
sealing band. 17+18) is set to 0…3°C (corresponds to approximately
The characteristics of the ROPEX ATR-x temperature 0 VDC) until the function has ended.
meter (size, scaling, dynamic response) are optimized If the temperature of the heatsealing band varies on
for this application ( section 5 "Accessories and controllers manufactured as of June 2006, the
modifications" on page 6). "AUTOCAL" function is executed a maximum of three

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times. If the function still cannot be terminated suc- The "START" signal is activated by applying a 24VDC
cessfully, an error message appears ( section 11.21 signal at terminals 5+6.
"Error messages" on page 40).
24VDC
You should always wait for the heatsealing
! band and the bar to cool down (to ambient
START
(HEAT)
RES-408
+ 5
temperature) before activating the "AUTOCAL" max. 6mA
function.

Reasons for locked AUTOCAL function:

1. The "AUTOCAL" function cannot be activated if the GND
- 6
heatsealing band cools down at a rate of more than
0.1K/s. This is additionally indicated in the "AC"
[AutoCal] step by the message "no1" (up to
May 2006: "no"). HIGH: 12VDC
2. If the "START" signal is activated, the "AUTOCAL"
function is not executed. This is additionally indi- START (HEAT)
cated in the "AC" [AutoCal] step by the message
LOW:  2VDC
"no2" (up to May 2006: "no").
3. Directly after the controller is powered up, the
"AUTOCAL" function cannot be activated if a fault The "START" signal is disabled as long as the
with error code 101…103, 201…203, 801, or 9xx is !
"AUTOCAL" function is executing in the
indicated ( section 11.21 "Error messages" on "AC" step.
page 40). If the controller has already operated cor-
rectly - a minimum of once - after powering up, the On controllers manufactured as of June 2006, the set
"AUTOCAL" function cannot be activated with error point selected for the heatsealing temperature ("SH"
codes 201…203, 801, or 9xx. [SealHeat]) step) must be greater than 40°C. If not, the
heatsealing band is not heated up.
The "SEALHEAT" LED on the T-400 or T-408-1 ter-
11.9 Heating to the heatsealing minal lights up during the heating and control process
temperature (HEAT) until the heatsealing temperature is reached.
The alarm relay is switched if the "START" signal is
When the "START" signal is activated, the controller- activated while an error message is indicating error
internal set/actual comparison is performed immedia- codes 104…105, 111…113 or 211 ( section 11.21
tely and the heatsealing band is heated to the SET tem- "Error messages" on page 40). The heatsealing band is
perature (the "PREHEAT" signal must be deactivated). not heated.
It remains at this temperature until the signal is deacti-
vated again. This process can also be started indepen- If a "PREHEAT" signal is used, it must be
dently of the "START" signal by pressing the "HAND"
!deactivated during the heating and control
key while the display is in the home position (on control- process. If not, the heatsealing band is heated to
lers manufactured up to December 2000, the same the set preheat temperature instead of the heatse-
effect can be achieved by pressing the "HAND" key in aling temperature ( section 11.10 ""PREHEAT"
the "HA" [HAnd] step). signal" on page 34).

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11.10 "PREHEAT" signal "START"

signal
The heatsealing band can be heated to a specified pre- 24VDC
heat temperature with the "PREHEAT" function, in
order to shorten the heating time to the selected SET
0
temperature in time-critical applications. t
"PREHEAT"
The preheat temperature is set with the "PH" [PreHeat] signal
step in the Settings menu. The value selected for the 24VDC
preheat temperature must be greater than 40°C. If not,
the heatsealing band is not heated when the "START"
signal is activated or the "HAND" key is pressed. The 0
1…39°C setting range is not available on controllers ACTUAL t
manufactured as of June 2006. temperature
The "PREHEAT" signal is activated by applying a T2
24VDC signal at terminals 7+6. T1

0
24VDC t
PREHEAT RES-408 T1 = Preheat temperature (PREHEAT)
T2 = Heatsealing temperature
+ 7
max. 6mA
The heatsealing band is heated to the set preheat tem-
perature if the "HAND" key is pressed and the "PRE-
HEAT" signal is activated when the terminal display is
GND
- 6 in the home position. The "PREHEAT" LED then lights
up. On controllers manufactured up to December 2000,
the same effect can be achieved by pressing the
"HAND" key in the "HA" [HAnd] step.
HIGH: 12VDC

PREHEAT
11.11 Hold mode
LOW:  2VDC
The behavior of the ACTUAL temperature display in the
home position can be changed with the "HO" [HOld]
The heatsealing band is heated to the preheat step. The following settings are possible:
! temperature if the "START" and "PREHEAT" 1. "OFF" (Factory setting)
signals are active. In this case, the "PREHEAT" If the home position is visible on the display, the real
LED on the T-400 or T-408-1 terminal lights up. ACTUAL temperature is always indicated.
2. "On"
If the display is in the home position, the ACTUAL
temperature that was valid at the end of the last
heatsealing phase is always indicated as a digital
value. When the controller is powered up, the real
ACTUAL temperature is shown until the end of the
first heating phase.

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3. "On2" The "HOLD" LED on the terminal lights up if a tempera-

This setting is available on controllers manufac- ture value is indicated in hold mode.
tured as of June 2006.
It causes the current ACTUAL temperature to be
displayed for an additional 2 seconds at the end of 11.12 Temperature unit
a heatsealing phase. This temperature is then indi- Celsius / Fahrenheit
cated again in real time until the end of the next (as of controller SW revision 106
heatsealing phase. and terminal SW revision 103)
Hold mode only affects the value on the dis-
As of controller software revision 106 AND terminal
! play. The ACTUAL temperature is always
software revision 103 the unit for the temperature indi-
indicated in real time, regardless of the setting, at
cation and value selection can be switched between
the actual value output.
°C (Celsius) and °F (Fahrenheit). The unit is switched
by pressing the „UP“ and „DOWN“ keys simultaneously
The various hold modes are shown below:
when the home position is displayed. The keys must be
pressed together for 2seconds minimum.
START
signal
24VDC ROPEX T-408
SEALHEAT

PREHEAT

HOLD

0 ENTER

t
HAND
ACTUAL RESET

temperature
T

0
t
ACTUAL indication

Hold OFF The following settings are possible:

T 1. „Celsius“ (Factory setting)
Temperature indication and value selection in
Celsius (°C).
0
t 2. „Fahrenheit“
Hold On Temperature indication and value selection in
Hold Hold
T Fahrenheit (°F)
Up to controller software revision 105 and/or terminal
software revision 102, only Celsius (°C) can be speci-
0 fied on the controller as the temperature unit.
t
Hold On2 Hold Hold The degree unit can be changed on the con-
T
! troller without interrupting operation

0 If you specify temperature indication and

t ! value selection in Fahrenheit (°F), the con-
2s 2s
troller still uses Celsius (°C) internally. Value steps
End of are therefore possible with this function owing to
Heatsealing phase the conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit.

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11.13 Measuring impulse duration (as of "ENTER" key <2.0s

June 2006) pressed
"AC" "AP"
The length of the measuring impulses generated by the
controller can be set with this parameter. It may be
0
necessary to set a measuring impulse that is longer t
than the default 1.7ms for certain applications
( ROPEX Application Report).
Function
AUTOCOMP
This parameter can only be set in the ROPEX
! visualization software ( section 11.19 "Dia- AUTOCAL
gnostic interface / visualization software (as of 0
June 2006)" on page 39). t
"AUTOCAL"
LED
11.14 Automatic phase compensation lit
(AUTOCOMP) (as of June 2006)

It may be necessary to compensate the phase angle OFF

t
displacement between the UR and IR measuring
signals in certain heatsealing applications ( ROPEX "OUTPUT"
Application Report). The "AUTOCOMP" function is pro- LED
vided for this purpose. The following settings are pos- lit
sible:
1. „OFF" (Factory settings)
OFF
The „AUTOCOMP“ function is deactivated. t
2. „ON“
The „AUTOCOMP“ function is activated by pressing The "OUTPUT" LED blinks repeatedly when the
the "ENTER" key after the "AUTOCAL" function has "AUTOCOMP" function is executed and the actual
been successfully executed ( section 11.8 "Auto- value output (terminals 17+18) is set to 0…3°C
matic zero calibration (AUTOCAL)" on page 32). (i.e.approx. 0VDC).
The interval after the end of the "AUTOCAL" func- 3. „AUTO“
tion must be less than 2.0s ("AP" appears on the ter- (as of software revision 102)
minal display during this time and the three decimal With this setting the „AUTOCOMP“ function is acti-
points light up). The "AUTOCOMP" function only vated automatically after the "AUTOCAL" function
takes around 2.0s ("AP" appears on the terminal has been successfully executed.
display and the three decimal points light up conse-
cutively).
If the interval following a successful "AUTOCAL"
function is longer than 2.0s, the display returns to
the home position without executing the „AUTO-
COMP“ function.

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„ENTER“ key June 2006)" on page 39). The RES-408 checks whe-
pressed ther the ACTUAL temperature is within a settable tole-
„AC“ rance band ("OK" window) on either side of the SET
temperature. The lower (  lower ) and upper
(  upper ) tolerance band limits are configured in the
0 factory to -10K and +10K. These values can be set
t
independently of one another in the ROPEX visualiza-
tion software.
Function
AUTOCOMP If the ACTUAL temperature is inside the specified tole-
rance band when the "START" signal is activated, the
AUTOCAL temperature diagnosis is activated as well. If the
ACTUAL temperature leaves the tolerance band, the
0
t corresponding error code (307 or 308) is indicated and
the alarm relay is switched ( section 11.21 "Error
„AUTOCAL“
LED messages" on page 40).
lit
ACTUAL temp.
Set+  upper
OFF
t Set
„OUTPUT“ Set+  lower
LED
lit

OFF
t

The "OUTPUT" LED blinks repeatedly when the

Time
"AUTOCOMP" function is executed and the actual Alarm
value output (terminals 17+18) is set to 0…3°C 307
(i.e.approx. 0VDC).
If the temperature diagnosis is not activated by the time
The "AUTOCOMP" function must be acti- the "START" signal is deactivated (i.e. if the ACTUAL
! vated in the ROPEX visualization software temperature does not exceed the upper or lower tole-
( section 11.19 "Diagnostic interface / visualiza- rance band limit), the corresponding error code
tion software (as of June 2006)" on page 39) (309, 310) is indicated and the alarm relay is switched.
(default setting: AUTOCOMP off). An additional delay time (0..9.9s) can be set in the
ROPEX visualization software. The first time the lower
tolerance band limit is exceeded, the temperature dia-
11.15 Temperature diagnosis gnosis is not activated until the parameterized delay
(as of June 2006) time has elapsed. The temperature diagnosis function
can thus be selectively deactivated, e.g. if the tempera-
An additional temperature diagnosis can be activated in ture drops temporarily owing to the closure of the
the ROPEX visualization software ( section 11.19 sealing jaws.
"Diagnostic interface / visualization software (as of

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11.16 Heatup timeout A communication error can have the following causes:
(as of June 2006) • The controller and terminal are not compatible. The
permissible device combinations are described in
An additional heatup timeout can be activated in the section 7 "Controller/terminal compatibility" on
ROPEX visualization software ( section 11.19 "Dia- page 11.
gnostic interface / visualization software (as of
• The connecting cable between the controller and
June 2006)" on page 39).
the terminal is defective.
This timeout starts when the START signal is activated.
The RES-408 then monitors the time required for the • The controller and/or terminal hardware is defective.
ACTUAL temperature to reach 95% of the SET tempe-
Operation of the RES-408 is not interrupted in
rature. If this time is longer than the parameterized
! the event of an error in communication. No
time, the corresponding error code (304) is indicated
error message appears and the fault relay is not
and the alarm relay is switched ( section 11.21 "Error
active. In order to avoid malfunctions, the con-
messages" on page 40).
troller must be immediately switched off.

ACTUAL temp.
11.18 Undervoltage detection
SET (as of June 2006)
95% of SET
Trouble-free operation of the temperature controller is
guaranteed within the line voltage tolerance range
specified in section 6 "Technical data" on page 9.
If a line voltage which is less than the lower limit of the
Time- permissible range occurs, the controller is switched to
out a standby mode. No more heatsealing processes take
place and no more measuring impulses are generated.
The display changes to indicate this..
Time
Heatup time Alarm
304 ROPEX T-408
SEALHEAT

PREHEAT

HOLD

11.17 Communication error between

ENTER
HAND

the controller and the terminal

RESET

(as of June 2006)

The main menu is displayed again, and operation is
If a data communication error occurs between the resumed, when the input voltage returns to the speci-
T-408 terminal and the RES-408 controller or if commu- fied tolerance range.
nication is interrupted, the display on the terminal The standby mode is indicated by 0°C (corresponds to
changes to indicate this (rotating segments). 0V) at the analog output. The alarm relay is de-ener-
gized.
ROPEX T-408
SEALHEAT

Trouble-free operation of the controller is

!
PREHEAT

HOLD
only guaranteed within the specified input
ENTER
HAND
voltage tolerance range. An external voltage mon-
RESET itor must be connected to prevent defective
heatseals as a result of low line voltage.

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11.19 Diagnostic interface / visualization play. Please refer to section 11.21 "Error messages" on
software (as of June 2006) page 40 for a list of possible error codes.

An interface with a 6-pole Western socket is provided B.) Controllers manufactured as of June 2006:
for system diagnostics and process visualization. This Red "ALARM" LED on the controller with
interface allows a data connection to be set up to the three states:
ROPEX visualization software using the ROPEX
CI-USB-1 communication interface. 1. Blinking fast (4Hz)
The "AUTOCAL" function should be executed (error
codes 104…106, 211, 302, 303).
2. Blinking slowly (1Hz)
DIAG

The system configuration is incorrect and the zero

calibration (AUTOCAL function) was therefore
unsuccessful ( section 10.2 "Controller configura-
tion" on page 20). This corresponds to error codes
0
111…114.
789
1
2 34
6

3. Lit continuously:
A fault is preventing the controller from being started
up (error codes 101…103, 107, 108, 201…203,
Only a ROPEX communication interface is 307…310, 801, 9xx).
! allowed to be connected to the diagnostic Also in instances 1 and 2 if the "START" signal is
interface. Connecting another device (e.g. a tele- activated simultaneously.
phone cable) could result in malfunctions or As a rule, this refers to an external wiring fault.
damage to the controller.
C.) Alarm relay (relay contact terminals
The ROPEX visualization software is described in a 12, 13, 14):
separate document.
The alarm relay is set in the factory as follows:
• DE-ENERGIZED in operating states B.1 and B.2,
11.20 System monitoring / alarm output but energized if a "START" signal is activated in one
of these states.
To increase operating safety and avoid faulty heatse-
• ENERGIZED in operating state B.3.
aling, this controller incorporates special hardware and
software features that facilitate fault diagnosis and If the alarm relay is configured differently from the fac-
selective error messages. Both the external wiring and tory setting ( section 10.2.3 "Configuration of the
the internal system are monitored. alarm relay" on page 21), these states are inverted.
These features crucially support the system owner in
localizing the cause of an abnormal operating state. D.) Controllers manufactured as of June 2006:
A system fault is reported or differentiated by means of Error code appears at the 0 to 10VDC
the following indications: actual value output (terminals 17+18):

A.) Error message on the terminal display: Since the temperature no longer needs to be indicated
if a fault occurs, the actual value output is used to dis-
ROPEX T-408
play error codes in the event of an alarm.
13 voltage levels are offered for this purpose in the
SEALHEAT

PREHEAT

HOLD 0…10VDC range, each of which is assigned an error

ENTER code ( section 11.21 "Error messages" on page 40).
HAND
RESET If a state that requires "AUTOCAL" occurs – or if the
controller configuration is incorrect – (error codes
104…106, 111…114, 211, 302, 303), the actual value
The cause of a fault can be localized quickly and easily
output jumps back and forth at 1Hz between the
with the help of the error code that appears on the dis-
voltage value that corresponds to this error and the end
of the scale (10VDC, i.e 300°C or 500°C). If the

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"START" signal is activated in one of these states, the 11.21 Error messages
voltage value does not change any more.
Selective fault detection and indication can thus be The table below shows how the analog voltage values
implemented simply and inexpensively using the that appear at the actual value output are assigned to
analog input of a PLC with a corresponding error mes- the faults that have occurred. It also describes each
sage ( section 11.21 "Error messages" on page 40). fault and the required corrective action. The error mes-
sages are listed in two separate tables for controllers
An alarm can only be reset by pressing the "up to May 2006" and "as of June 2006". The block dia-
! "RESET" key or by switching the controller gram in section 11.22 "Fault areas and causes" on
off and then on again. The alarm is not reset until page 45 permits each fault to be cleared quickly and
the key is released. efficiently.
13 voltage levels for fault diagnostics appear at the
ROPEX T-408
SEALHEAT
actual value output of all controllers manufactured as of
PREHEAT
June 2006. The error messages are differentiated even
more finely in the controller. The error codes described
HOLD

ENTER
HAND below can be displayed in the ROPEX visualization
software ( section 11.19 "Diagnostic interface / visua-
RESET

lization software (as of June 2006)" on page 39) to faci-

litate troubleshooting.

If the actual value output is evaluated in order

! to identify an error message - in the higher-
level controller, for instance - the tolerance window
Invalid error messages may appear when the must be adjusted to prevent it from being incor-
! controller is switched off owing to the unde- rectly interpreted. Please note the tolerances of the
fined operating state. This must be taken into actual value output ( section 6 "Technical data"
account when they are evaluated by the higher- on page 9).
level controller (e.g. a PLC) in order to avoid false
alarms.

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Act. value Temp. Temp. STATUS Action Action if machine

Error ALARM
output; 300°C 500°C of alarm relay Cause if machine started already operating,
code LED
Voltage [V] [°C] [°C] (factory set.) for first time HS band not chang.
Controller functions

1 (101) 0.66 20 33 IR signal missing Fault area  Fault area 

2 (102) 1.33 40 66 UR signal missing Fault area  Fault area 

3 (103) 2.00 60 100 UR and IR signals missing Fault area  Fault area 

(107) Temperature step, down Fault area  Fault area 
(108) Temperature step, up (loose contact) (loose contact)

4 (307) 2.66 80 133

(308) Temperature too low/high
(309) ( section 11.15)
Lit

RES-408
(310)
contin- Energized
(201) uously
Frequency fluctuation, Check
5 (202) 3.33 100 166 Check power supply
inadmissible line frequency power supply
(203)
Heatup time too long
6 (304) 4.00 120 200 Run RESET Run RESET
( section 11.16)

(901) Int. faut, contr. defective Replace controller Replace controller

(913) Triac defective Replace controller Replace controller
(914) Int. faut, contr. defective Replace controller Replace controller
7 (915) 4.66 140 233 Int. faut, contr. defective Replace controller Replace controller
(916) Int. faut, contr. defective Replace controller Replace controller

(917) Plug-in jumper for alarm Check Check

(918) output wrong plug-in jumper plug-in jumper

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Page 42
NOTE: The specified error messages are initially output as warnings (actual value output jumps back and forth between two values;
alarm LED blinks; alarm relay is de-energized). When the "START" signal is activated, the warning changes to a fault
(actual value output no longer jumps back and forth, see bold italic values; alarm LED lit continuously; alarm relay is energized.

Act. value Temp. Temp. STATUS Action Action if machine

Error ALARM
output; 300°C 500°C of alarm relay Cause if machine started already operating,
code LED
Volt. [V] [°C] [°C] (factory set.) for first time HS band not chang.

IR signals incorrect,
(104) incorrect specification of
impulse-transformer

Run AUTOCAL,
UR signals incorrect,
Check specification
(105) incorrect specification of
Warning: of transformer,
impulse-transformer
Warning: De-Energized Fault area 
Blinks UR and/or IR signals
5.33 160 266 fast incorrect, Fault area 

RES-408
8 (106) (4Hz) Fault:
 10  300 500 incorrect specification of (loose contact)
Energized impulse-transformer
Fault: (voltage value
Lit at actual Temperature too low,
contin- value output AUTOCAL wasn’t per-
(302)
uously then no longer formed, loose contact, Run AUTOCAL
changes) ambient temp. fluctuates and/or
temperature too high, fault area 
AUTOCAL wasn’t per- (loose contact)
(303)
formed, loose contact,
ambient temp. fluctuates
6.00 180 300
9 (211) Data error Run AUTOCAL ---
 10  300 500
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 Part 3 of 3: Error messages as of June 2006

NOTE: The specified error messages are initially output as warnings (actual value output jumps back and forth between two values;
alarm LED blinks; alarm relay is de-energized). When the "START" signal is activated, the warning changes to a fault
(actual value output no longer jumps back and forth, see bold italic values; alarm LED lit continuously; alarm relay is energized).
Controller functions

Act. value Temp. Temp. STATUS Action Action if machine

Error ALARM
output; 300°C 500°C of alarm relay Cause if machine started already operating,
code LED
Volt. [V] [°C] [°C] (factory set.) for first time HS band not chang.

6.66 200 333 Warning: IR signal incorrect, Fault area ,

10 (111) Warning: ---
 10  300 500 De-Energized calibration not possible check configuration
Blinks
7.33 220 366 slowly UR signal incorrect, Fault area ,
11 (112) Fault: ---
 10  300 500 (1Hz) calibration not possible check configuration
Energized
(voltage value Fault area ,
8.00 240 400 Fault: UR and IR signals incorrect,
12 (113) at actual ---
 10  300 500 Lit calibration not possible check configuration
value output
contin-
8.66 260 433 then no longer Temperature fluctuates,
13 (114) uously
 10  300 500 changes) calibration not possible

RES-408
De-Energized
Line voltage too low
LL LLL 0 0 0 OFF (Controller in
( Kap. 11.18)
standby)

88 888
Communication error
(rotating Controller operates independently of terminal
( Kap. 11.17)
segments)

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Page 44
Error STATUS Action Action if machine
of alarm relay Cause if machine started already operating,
code
(factory setting) for first time HS band not chang.
101 IR signal missing Fault area  Fault area 

102 UR signal missing Fault area  Fault area 

103 UR and IR signals missing Fault area  Fault areas 

107 Fault areas  Fault areas 

Temperature step
108 (loose contact) (loose contact)
Energized
201
Frequency fluctuation,
202 Check power supply Check power supply
inadmissible line frequency
203

801 Internal fault Run RESET Run RESET

Internal fault,

RES-408
9xx Replace controller Replace controller
controller defective

104
105 UR and/or IR signal
Run AUTOCAL Fault areas 
106 incorrect
AC
De-energized,

211 Data error Run AUTOCAL ---

will be energized with
"START" signal
(voltage value IR signal incorrect, Fault area ,
111 ---
at actual value output calibration not possible check configuration
then no longer
changes) UR signal incorrect, Fault area ,
112 ---
calibration not possible check configuration

UR and IR signals incorrect, Fault areas ,

113 ---
calibration not possible check configuration
Controller functions
Controller functions

11.22 Fault areas and causes

5 1 2 2 9

6 3

Temperaturregler
4

HARDWARE
9

123 45
8 I2 8
UR
7
1 U2 7
IR
8

The table below explains the possible fault causes.

Fault area Explanation Possible causes

Load circuit interrupted after UR - Wire break, heatsealing band break

pickoff point - Contacting to heatsealing band defective

PEX-W2/-W3 current transformer - IR measuring wires from current transformer interrupted
signal interrupted

- Wire break, triac in controller defective

Primary circuit interrupted
- Primary winding of impulse transformer interrupted

Secondary circuit interrupted - Wire break
before UR pickoff point - Secondary winding of impulse transformer interrupted

 UR signal missing - Measuring wire interrupted

- Heatsealing band partially bypassed by conducting part

 Partial short-circuit (delta R)
(clamp, opposite heatsealing bar etc.)

- Wire break, heatsealing band break

 Parallel circuit interrupted
- Contacting to heatsealing band defective

- Heatsealing band installed incorrectly, insulation at heatse-

aling bar ends
 Total short-circuit
missing or incorrectly installed
- Conducting part bypasses heatsealing band completely

- Up to May 2006: DIP switches 1 - 3 configured incorrectly

(U2 range)
 UR signal incorrect
- As of June 2006: U2 outside permissible range from
0.4…120VAC

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Fault area Explanation Possible causes

- Up to May 2006: DIP switches 4 + 5 configured incorrectly

(I2 range)
IR signal incorrect
- As of June 2006: I2 outside permissible range from
 30…500A

Turns through PEX-W2/-W3 cur- - Check number of turns (two or more turns required for
rent transformer incorrect currents < 30A)

- Hardware fault (replace controller)

 Internal controller fault - Plug-in jumper for alarm output not connected or incorrectly
connected

12 Factory settings
The RES-408 RESISTRON temperature controller is
configured in the factory as follows:

DIP switches U2 = 6…60VAC

for OFF I2 = 30…100A
secondary voltage
U2 and current I2 DIP switches:2 ON
(up to May 2006) ON 1 2 3 4 5 1, 3, 4, 5 OFF

These switches are automatically set by

the AUTORANGE function on all control-
lers manufactured as of June 2006.

Rotary coding switch Heatsealing band alloy: Alloy A20

for Temperature range: 300°C
heatsealing band alloy Maximum temperature: 300°C
and SWITCH POS.
0
1
temperature range 0 4
5
Rotary coding switch: "0" position
789
1

(as of June 2006)

2 34

8 300°C
6

9
5

Plug-in jumper Relay closed by alarm

for
alarm relay
SWITCH POS.
0
1
4
0 5
789
1
2 34

8 300°C
6

9
5

Temperature unit Temperature unit: Celsius

(as of controller
SW revision 106
AND terminal
SW revision 103)

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Automatic AUTOCOMP: OFF

phase compensation
(AUTOCOMP)
[X]

Measuring impulse Measuring impulse duration: 1.7ms

duration

[X]

Temperature Temperature diagnosis: OFF

diagnosis

[X]

Heatup Heatup timeout: OFF

timeout

[X]

[X] As of June 2006:

Only in ROPEX visualization software

13 Maintenance
The controller requires no special maintenance. the impulse transformer – is recommended. Dust depo-
Regular inspection and/or tightening of the terminals – sits on the controller can be removed with dry com-
including the terminals for the winding connections on pressed air.

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 How to order

14 How to order
Controller RES - 408 / . . . V AC
115: Line voltage 115VAC, Art. No. 740841
230: Line voltage 230VAC, Art. No. 740842
400: Line voltage 400VAC, Art. No. 740843
Scope of supply: Controller includes connector plug-in parts
(without terminal and current transformer)

Terminal T-408-1
Art. No. 885441

Scope of supply: Terminal with fixing clips

Sub-D connecting cable

2m: Art. No. 884202
5m: Art. No. 884205
10m: Art. No. 884210

Modification MOD . . (optional, if required)

e.g.
01: MOD 01, Art. No. 800001 (amplifier for low voltage)
26: MOD 26, Art. No. 800026 (booster connection)

Please indicate the article numbers of the controller and the required
modifications in all orders,
e.g. RES-408/400VAC + MOD 26
(controller for 400VAC power supply with booster connection)
Art. Nos. 740843 + 800026 must be ordered

Current transformer PEX-W3

Art. No. 885105

Line filter LF- . . 480

06: Continuous current 6A, 480VAC, Art. No. 885500
35: Continuous current 35A, 480VAC, Art. No. 885506

Impulse transformer
See ROPEX Application Report
for design and ordering information

Communication interface CI-USB-1

Art. No. 885650

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Temperature meter ATR- .

3: 300°C range, Art. No. 882130
5: 500°C range, Art. No. 882150

Booster B- . . . 400
075: Max. pulse load 75A, 400VAC, Art. No. 885301
100: Max. pulse load 100A, 400VAC, Art. No. 885304

For more accessories: "Accessories" leaflet

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 Index

15 Index
A Heatsealing temperature 33
Accessories 6 Heatup timeout 38
Actual value output 31 How to order 48
Alarm output 39
Alarm relay 10, 21 I
Alloy 21, 23 Impulse heatsealing method 4
Ambient temperature 10 Impulse transformer 7, 15, 48
Analog input 9 Installation 10, 13
Analog output 9 Installation procedure 13
Analog temperature meter 6 Installation regulations 13
Application 4
Application Report 13, 16, 20
L
AUTOCAL 6, 23, 32
Line filter 6, 15, 16, 48
AUTOCOMP 36
Line frequency 6, 9
Automatic phase compensation 36
Line voltage 9, 48
Automatic zero calibration 6, 23, 32
AUTOTUNE 6
M
Maintenance 47
B
Manual mode 31, 34
Booster 7, 8, 49
Measuring impulse duration 36
Burning in heatsealing band 22, 23
Modifications 8, 18, 48
MODs 8, 18, 48
C Monitoring current transformer 7
Celsius °C 35
Circuit breaker 15
O
CI-USB-1 7, 39, 48
Overheating of heatsealing band 6
Communication error 38
Communication interface 7, 39, 48
Controller configuration 20 P
Controls 24 PEX-W2/-W3 3
Current transformer 7, 16, 48 PEX-W3 16, 48
Phase compensation 36
Power loss 10
D
Power supply 15
Degree of protection 10
"PREHEAT" signal 34
Diagnostic interface 39
Preheating 34
Digital temperature meter 6
Principle of operation 5
Dimensions 12
DIP switches 20
Display 27 R
Replacing heatsealing band 22, 23
E
Error messages 40 S
External switching amplifier 7 Secondary current I2 20
Secondary voltage U2 20
Set point selection 31
F
Standby mode 38
Factory settings 46
"START" signal 23, 33
Fahrenheit °F 35
Startup 19
Fault areas 45
System diagnostics 39
Fault diagnosis 6
System monitoring 39

H T
HEAT 23, 33
TCR 3, 22
Heatsealing band type 9

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Technical data 9 U
Temperature coefficient 3, 21 Undervoltage detection 38
Temperature control 4
Temperature diagnosis 37, 38
V
Temperature indication 6, 31
View of the controller 19
Temperature meter 32, 49
Visualization software 39
Temperature range 9, 21
Temperature setting 31
Temperature unit 35 W
Transformer 3, 7, 15, 48 Wiring 13, 15
Type of construction 9 Wiring diagram 17

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