Controller N2000

UNIVERSAL PROCESS CONTROLLER – INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL – V3.0x H

SAFETY ALERTS CONFIGURATION

The symbols below are used on the equipment and throughout this INPUT TYPE SELECTION
document to draw the user’s attention to important operational and Select the input type (in parameter “tYPE”) from Table 1 below.
safety information.
TYPE CODE CHARACTERISTICS
J Tc j Range: -110 a 950 ºC (-166 a 1742 ºF)
K Tc k Range: -150 a 1370 ºC (-238 a 2498 ºF)
CAUTION or WARNING: CAUTION or WARNING:
T Tc t Range: -160 a 400 ºC (-256 a 752 ºF)
Read complete instructions prior to Electrical Shock Hazard
installation and operation of the unit. N Tc n Range: -270 a 1300 ºC (-454 a 2372 ºF)
All safety related instructions that appear in the manual must be R Tc r Range: -50 a 1760 ºC (-58 a 3200 ºF)
observed to ensure personal safety and to prevent damage to either S Tc s Range: -50 a 1760 ºC (-58 a 3200 ºF)
the instrument or the system. If the instrument is used in a manner
not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the B Tc b Range: 400 a 1800 ºC (752 a 3272 ºF)
equipment may be impaired. E Tc e Range: -90 a 730 ºC (-130 a 1346 ºF)
PRESENTATION Pt100 Pt Range: -200 a 850 ºC (-328 a 1562 ºF)

The N2000 is an extraordinarily versatile process controller. It holds 0–50 mV L.0.50

in one single instrument all the main features needed for the vast 4-20 mA L.4.20 Linear Signals
majority of industrial processes. It accepts in a single model virtually
0-5 Vdc L0.5 Programmable indication from-1999 to 9999
all the sensors and signals used in the industry and provides the
main output types required for the operation of diverse processes. 0-10 Vdc L0.10
The configuration can be performed directly on the controller or through 4-20 mA input with Square Root extraction.
the USB interface. The NConfig software (free) is the configuration 4-20 mA Sqrt
Programmable indication from-1999 to 9999
management tool. Connected to the USB of a Windows computer, the
controller is recognized as a serial communications port (COM) running ln j
with a Modbus RTU protocol.
Ln k
Through the USB interface, even if disconnected from the power
supply, the configuration performed in a piece of equipment can be can ln t
be saved in a file and repeated in other pieces of equipment that ln n
4-20 mA
require the same configuration. Non Linear Analog Signals
NO ln r
It is important that the users read carefully this manual before using the Indication range depends on the selected sensor
LINEAR
controller. Verify if the release of this manual matches the instrument ln s
version (the firmware version is shown when the controller is ln b
energized).
ln E
• Multi-sensor universal input (sensors and standard signals);
• Relay, 4-20 mA and logic pulse control outputs all available in the Ln.Pt
standard model; Table 1 - Input Types
• Self-tuning of PID parameters; Note: All input types are factory calibrated.
• Automatic / Manual function with “bumpless” transfer;
• Four modes of independents alarms, with functions of minimum, OUTPUTS, ALARMS AND DIGITAL INPUTS CONFIGURATION
maximum, differential (deviation), open sensor and event; The controller input/output channels can assume multiple functions,
• Timer functions that can be associated to the alarms; depending on configuration: control output, alarm output, digital
output, digital input, and PV or SV analog retransmission. These
• Retransmission of PV or SP in 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA;
channels are identified as I/O1, I/O2, I/O3, I/O4, I/O 5 and I/O6.
• Input for remote setpoint;
The basic controller model comes loaded with:
• Digital input with 5 functions;
I/O1 and I/O2 - SPDT relay output;
• Programmable soft-start; I/O3 and I/O4 - SPST relay output;
• 7 setpoint profile programs with 7 segments each, with the ability I/O5 - analog output (0-20 or 4-20 mA), pulse 10 V max, digital I/O;
to be linked together for a total of 49 segments; I/O6 - Digital Input.
• RS-485 Serial communication, MODBUS RTU protocol; Note: When a function is selected to operate through digital
• Password for parameters protection; input, the controller does not respond to the equivalent function
• Universal power supply. command given in the frontal keypad.

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The function to be used in each channel of I/O is defined by the user Note: Even when the execution of the program is interrupted,
in accordance with the options shown in the Table 2. the control output remains active and controlling the process at
the point (Setpoint) of interruption. The program will resume its
I/O FUNCTION I/O TYPE CODE normal execution starting from this same point when the digital
No function - OFF input is closed.

Alarm 1 Output Output

• PR 1 - Digital Input with program 1 function
A1
Defines channel as Digital Input (ED) with the function to trigger
Alarm 2 Output Output A2 immediate execution of program 1. Available for I/O5 and I/O6 (when
Alarm 3 Output Output A3 available).
Alarm 4 Output Output A4 Useful function when necessary to switch between the main setpoint
and a second setpoint set by program 1.
LDB Output - Loop break detection Output Lbd Closed: selects program 1
Control Output (Relay or Digital Pulse) Output CTRL Opened: uses main Setpoint
Automatic/Man mode change Digital Input mAN • (.0.20 / (.4.20 - 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA Control Output.
Available for I/O 5 only, defines the channel as a 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA
Run/Stop mode change Digital Input RVN control output.
Selected Remote SP Digital Input RSP • P.0.20 / P.4.20- 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA PV retransmissions.
Freezes program execution Digital Input KPRG Available for I/O 5 only, configures the channel to retransmit the PV
measurement in 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA.
Program 1 selection Digital Input PR 1
• S.0.20 / s.4.20- 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA SP (Setpoint)
0 to 20 mA analog control output Analog Output (.0.20 retransmissions.
Available for I/O 5 only, configures the channel to retransmit the
4 to 20 mA analog control output Analog Output (.4.20
values of SP in 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA.
0 to 20 mA PV retransmission Analog Output P.0.20
4 to 20 mA PV retransmission Analog Output
ALARMS FUNCTIONS
P.4.20
The controller has 4 independent alarms. They can be programmed
0 to 20 mA SP retransmission Analog Output S.0.20 to operate with eight different functions, represented in Table 3.
4 to 20 mA SP retransmission Analog Output S.4.20
• off – Alarms turned off.
Table 2 - I/O channel functions • ierr – Sensor break alarm
The description for the functions follows: It is activated whenever the input sensor is broken or disconnected.
• OFF - No function. • rs – Ramp & soak program event alarm
The I/O channel programmed with code 0 will not be used by the This alarm is activated by the Ramp & Soak program (refer to the
controller. It is available to be used by serial communication as digital PROGRAMS OF RAMP AND SOAK section on how to set the event
output. alarm).
• A1, A2, A3, A4 - Alarm output. • lo – Alarm of Absolute Minimum Value
Available for all I/O channels. The selected channel can be used as It is activated when the measured value is below the value defined in
output to Alarms 1 to 4. the alarm Setpoint.
• Lbd – Loop Break Detector function. • ki – Alarm of Absolute Maximum Value
Assigns the output of the Loop Break Detector alarm to an I/O It is activated when the measured value is above the value defined in
channel. Available to all I/O channels. the alarm Setpoint.
• CTRL - PWM control output. • dif – Alarm of Differential Value
Defines the channel to be used as control output (relay or digital In this function, the parameters “SPA1”, “SPA2”,”SPA3” and “SPA4”
pulse). Available for all the channels. The digital pulse is available represent the PV deviation as compared to the main SP.
on (when available) I/O5 and I/O6.
Using the Alarm 1 as example: for Positive SPA1 values, the
• mAN - Digital input with Auto/Manual function. differential alarm will be triggered when the PV value is out of the
Defines the channel as Digital Input with the function of switching the range defined in:
control mode between Automatic and Manual. Available for I/O5, (SP –SPA1) to (SP + SPA1)
I/O6 and key .
For a negative SPA1 value, the differential alarm will be triggered
Closed: Manual control /no when the PV value is within the range defined above
Opened: Automatic control /YES
• RVN - Digital input - Standard for I/O5, I/O6 and key. Start/Stop • difl – Alarm of Minimum Differential Value
input (“rvn”: YES / no). It is activated when the PV value is below the value defined in:
Closed: outputs enabled/ YES (SP –SPA1)
Opened: outputs disabled/ no
Using the Alarm 1 as example.
• RSP - Digital input - Standard for I/O5, I/O6 and key.
• difk – Alarm of Maximum Differential Value
Closed: remote SP (4-20 mA in remote SP input)
Opened: main SP (internal programmed SV) It is activated when the PV value is above the value defined in:
• KPRG - Digital input - Standard for I/O5, I/O6 and key. (SP + SPA1)
Opened: enables R&S program Using the Alarm 1 as example.
Closed: holds R&S program (the program resumes when the contact
is opened again)
Closed Contact: Enables execution of the program
Opened Contact: Interrupts execution of the program

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The alarm functions are described in Table 3. The analog output signal is scaleable, with the output range
determined by the values programmed in the parameters “SPLL”
TYPE PROMPT ACTION and “SPkL”. To obtain a voltage output, connect a resistor shunt to
Disabled off No active alarm. This output can be used as a the current output terminals.
digital output to be set by the serial
It is possible to obtain a voltage output by installing a resistor shunt
communication.
(550 Ω max.) to the current output terminals (terminals 7 and 8). The
Sensor Break ierr Alarm will be ON if PV sensor breaks, input signal actual resistor value depends on the desired output voltage span.
(input Error) is out of range or Pt100 is shorted.
Event Alarm rs Can be activated at a specific segment of ramp SOFT START
(ramp and and soak program. The soft-start feature avoids abrupt variations in the power delivered
Soak) to the load regardless of the system power demand.
Low Alarm lo PV This is accomplished by defining a limiting ramp for the control output.
SPAn The output is allowed to reach maximum value (100 %) only after the
High Alarm time programmed (in seconds) in the soft-start parameter has elapsed.
ki PV

SPAn
The Soft-start function is generally used in processes that require slow
start-up, where the instantaneous application of 100 % of the available
LOW difl PV PV
power to the load may cause damages to parts of the system.
Differential SV - SPAn SV SV SV - SPAn

positive SPAn negative SPAn

In order to disable this function, the soft-start parameter must be
configured with 0 (zero).
HIGH difk Note:
Differential positive SPAn negative SPAn
1- This feature is available only with PID (Proportional Band greater
Differential dif PV PV
than zero).
SV - SPAn SV + SPAn SV + SPAn SV - SPAn
2- This feature is disabed if the parameter is set to 0 (zero)
SV SV

positive SPAn negative SPAn

Table 3 - Alarm functions REMOTE SETPOINT
The controller can have its Setpoint value defined by an analog,
ALARM TIMER FUNCTIONS remotely generated signal. This feature is enabled through the
The controller alarms can be configured to perform 4 timer modes: channels I/O3, I/O4 or I/O5 when configured as digital inputs and
• Continuous (normal mode). configured with the function rsp (Remote SP selection) or through
the parameter E.rsp. The remote Setpoint input accepts the signals
• One pulse with defined duration;
0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V and 0-10 V.
• Delayed activation.
For the signals of 0-20 and 4-20 mA, a shunt resistor of 100 Ω is
The illustrations in Table 4 show the behavior of the alarm output for required between terminals, as shown in Figure 4d.
various combinations of times T1 and T2. The timer functions can be
configured in parameters A1t1, A2t1, A3t1, A4t1, A1t2, A2t2, NOTE: When the remote setpoint is enabled, the ramp and soak
A3t2, A4t2. program does not start.

ALARM T1 T2 ACTION LBD - LOOP BREAK DETECTION ALARM

FUNCTION The parameter defines a time interval, in minutes, within which the
Normal 0 0 Alarm
Output
PV is expect to react to a control output signal. If the PV does not
Alarm Event
react properly within the time interval configured in lbd.t, the
controller interprets this as a control loop break and signals this
Delayed 0 1 s to 6500 Alarm
Output T2 occurrence in the display.
s
Alarm Event A LBD event may be sent to any I/O channel. Simply configure the
Pulse 1 s to 6500 0 Alarm
Output T1
LDB function to the desired I/O channel: the selected output will be
s activated when a LDB condition is detected. When the lbd.t
Alarm Event
parameter is programmed with 0 (zero), the LDB function is disabled.
Oscillator 1 s to 6500 1 s to 6500 Alarm

s s
Output T1 T2 T1
The LDB is useful in system supervision and troubleshooting, allowing
Alarm Event early detection of problems in the actuator, power source or load.
Table 4 - Advanced Timer Alarm.
KEY FUNCTIONS
The LEDs associated to the alarms will light when the alarm Both the key digital input can be programmed to execute
condition is recognized, not following the actual state of the output, functions RVN , RSP, kPRG, PR1 shown in Table 2. The key
which may be temporarily OFF because of the temporization. function is configured in parameter (fFvn).
ALARM INITIAL BLOCKING KEY
The initial blocking option inhibits the alarm from being recognized if The key in front panel executes function 6 of Table 2:
an alarm condition is present when the controller is first energized. Auto/Manual mode change. Operation of this key is enabled in
The alarm will actuate only after the occurrence of a non alarm parameter mAN. The MAN indicator lights when the manual control
condition followed by a new occurrence for the alarm. mode is selected.
The initial blocking is disabled for the sensor break alarm function.
EXTRA 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY – AUXILIARY P.S.
SQUARE ROOT EXTRACTION The controller provides a voltage power supply of 24 Vdc to excite
Available when input type 19 is selected. The indicator displays the field transmitters with 25 mA current capacity. Available at the back
square root of the current signal input applied to terminals 22 and 24. panel terminals 17 and 18.

ANALOG RETRANSMISSION OF PV AND SP

The analog output, when not used for control purposes, is available
for retransmitting the SV and SP values in 0-20 or 4-20 mA. This
analog output is electrically isolated from other inputs and outputs.

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USB INTERFACE
The USB interface is used for CONFIGURING or MONITORING the
controller. The NConfig software must be used for the configuration.
It makes it possible to create, view, save and open configurations
from the equipment or files in your computer. The tool for saving and
opening configurations in files makes it possible to transfer
configurations between pieces of equipment and to make backup
copies. For specific models, the NConfig software also makes it
possible to update the firmware (internal software) of the controller
through the USB.
For MONITORING purposes you can use any supervisory software
(SCADA) or laboratory software that supports the MODBUS RTU
communication on a serial communications port. When connected to
the USB of a computer, the controller is recognized as a conventional
serial port (COM x). Use the NConfig software or consult the
DEVICE MANAGER in the Windows CONTROL PANEL to identify
the COM port that was assigned to the controller. Consult the
mapping of the MODBUS memory in the controller’s communications
manual and the documentation of your supervisory software to
conduct the MONITORING process.
Follow the procedure below to use the USB communication of the
Fig. 1 - Back panel terminals
equipment:
1. Download the NConfig software from our website and install it on RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
your computer. The USB drivers necessary for operating the
• Input signal wires should be laid out away from power lines and
communication will be installed together with the software.
preferably inside grounded conduits.
2. Connect the USB cable between the equipment and the
• Instrument mains (line) supply should be suitable for this purpose
computer. The controller does not have to be connected to a
power supply. The USB will provide enough power to operate the and should not be shared.
communication (other equipment functions cannot operate). • In controlling and monitoring applications, possible consequences
3. Open the NConfig software, configure the communication and of any system failure must be considered in advance. The internal
start recognition of the device. alarm relay does not warrant total protection.
• Use of RC filters (47 R and 100 nF, serial) are highly recommended
The USB interface IS NOT SEPARATE from the when driving solenoids, contactor coils or other inductive loads.
signal input (PV) or the controller’s digital inputs and
outputs. It is intended for temporary use during ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
CONFIGURATION and MONITORING periods. For
the safety of people and equipment, it must only be
used when the piece of equipment is completely
disconnected from the input/output signals. Using the
USB in any other type of connection is possible but If high voltage is applied to
requires a careful analysis by the person responsible a low voltage input,
irreversible damage will
for installing it. When MONITORING for long periods occur
of time and with connected inputs and outputs, we Fig. 2 – High and Low Voltage AC power wiring
recommend using the RS485 interface, which is
available or optional in most of our products. INPUT CONNECTIONS
It is important that they are very well connected; the sensor wires
must be well fixed in the terminals of the rear panel.
INSTALLATION/ CONNECTIONS
The controller must be fastened on a panel, following the sequence
of steps described below:
• Prepare a panel cut-out of 45 x 93 mm;
• Remove the mounting clamps from the controller;
• Insert the controller into the panel cut-out;
Fig. 3a – T/C and Voltage wiring Fig. 3b - RTD input wiring
• Slide the mounting clamp from the rear to a firm grip at the panel.
The controller's internal circuits can be removed without undoing the
connections on the back panel. • Thermocouple (T/C) and 0-50 mV
The controller complete set of features is drawn in Fig. 1. The The Figure 3a indicates the wiring for the thermocouple and 0-50 mV
features loaded in a particular unit are shown on its label signals. If the thermocouple wires need to be extended, use
appropriate compensation cables.
• RTD (Pt100):
Figure 3b shows the Pt100 wiring, for 3 conductors. For proper cable
length compensation, use conductors of same gauge and length).
For 4-wires Pt100, leave one conductor disconnected at the
controller. For 2-wire Pt100, short-circuit terminals 22 and 23.

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Fig. 6 – Digital input at I/O5 Fig. 7 – Digital input at I/O6

Fig. 4a – Connection of 4-20 mA Fig. 4b – Connection of 5 Vdc

OPERATION
• 4-20 mA The front panel is shown in Fig. 8.
Refer to Fig. 4a. (The controller provides an internal electronic shunt
for the input current. No changes in the circuit are necessary).
• 0-5 Vdc:
Refer to Figure 4b for connecting voltage signals.
• 4-20 mA:
The connections for current signals 4-20 mA must be carried-out
according to Figure 4c.

Fig. 8 - Front panel parts

Status display/PV: shows the value of PV (Process Variable). When

in programming mode, shows the parameter name.
Parameter display/SV: shows the SV (Setpoint Variable) value and
Fig. 4c - 4-20 mA transmitter using the N2000 24 Vdc supply the value of other parameters of the controller.
COM Indicator: Flashes when communication messages are sent by
• Remote setpoint the controller.
The remote Setpoint (SP) is enabled by an external digital signal in TUNE Indicator: Lights during the execution of PID automatic tuning.
either I/O5 or I/O6, when programmed with the code rsp (Select MAN Indicator: Lights when the controller is in manual.
remote SP input).
RUN Indicator: Lights when the controller is active, with control and
An external resistor shunt of 100 Ω is required between the terminals alarm outputs enabled.
19 and 20.
OUT Indicator: For relay or pulse control output, reflects the actual
state of the output. If an analog output is assigned for control, lights
continuously.
A1, A2, A3 and A4 Indicators: Status of the alarms.
P - PROG key: used to walk through the menu cycles

- BACK key: go back to the previous displayed parameter

- INCREASE and - DECREASE keys: Used to change
parameter values
Fig. 4d - Connection for remote SP (0-20 / 4-20 mA)
-AUTO/MAN KEY: Shortcut for automatic/manual control
DIGITAL OUTPUT selection. Alternates the control mode between automatic and
I/O5 can also be configured as digital output. An example of usage is manual each time the key is pressed.
shown in Fig. 5. I/O5 is electrically isolated from the sensor input. -PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEY: Can be assigned to the
special functions described for the RVN , RSP, KPRG, e PR1
according to Table 2.
When the controller is turned on, its firmware version is displayed for
3 seconds, after which the controller starts normal operation. The
values of PV and SV are displayed and the outputs are enabled.
Before the controller is ready to be used in a given process, it
requires some basic configuration, such as:
• Input type (T/C, Pt100, 4-20 mA).
Fig. 5 – I/O5 with output pulse for SSR.
• Control Setpoint Value (SP).
DIGITAL INPUT • Control Output Type (relays, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA).
I/O5 and I/O6 can be used as digital inputs, accepting either dry contact • PID parameters (or hysteresis for ON / OFF control)
or NPN open collector signals. Fig. 6 shows a switch driving the I/O5
digital input. The digital input at I/O6 is driven only by dry contact
signals. Fig. 7 shows a typical digital input wiring for I/O6.

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Other functions, including alarms, ramp and soak, timer, digital input, Master Password
etc., may be useful for a better system performance. The parameters The Master Password is intended for allowing the user to define a
are grouped in 7 cycles. new password in the event of it being forgotten. The Master
CYCLE ACCESS
Password doesn’t grant access to all parameters, only to the
Password Change parameter (PAS(). After defining the new
1- Operation Free access parameters password, the protected parameters may be accessed (and
2- Tuning modified) using this new password.
3- R&S Program The master password is made up by the last three digits of the serial
4- Alarms number of the controller added to the number 9000.
Reserved access parameters As an example, for the equipment with serial number 07154321, the
5- Input Configuration
master password is 9 3 2 1.
6- I/Os
7- Calibration CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
The parameters in the operation level (1st
level) are easily accessed OPERATION CYCLE
through the P key. The access deeper levels use the combination
of Keys:
PV Indication
(Red) PV / SP indication - The upper display shows the
SV Indication current value of PV. The lower display shows the
(BACK) and (PROG) pressed simultaneously control SP value.
(Green)
P

Press P to advance or to retrocede parameters within a level. Avto Control Mode:

At the end of each level, the controller returns to the operation level. Control Yes - Means automatic control mode.
Keep pressing the P key to move fast forward in the level. no - Means manual control mode.
Alternatively, the controller returns to the operation level after Bumpless transfer between automatic and manual.
pressing the key for 3 seconds.
PV Indication
Screen PV and MV: The upper display shows PV
All configuration parameters are stored in protected memory. The
(Red)

value and the lower display shows the percentage of

values are saved when the keys P or are pressed after changing
MV Indication

MV applied to the control output. When in manual

(Green)

a parameter value. The value of SP is saved upon pressing the P

control the MV value can be manually changed. When
key or every 25 seconds.
in auto mode the MV value can only be viewed.
To distinguish the MV display from the SV display,
PROTECTION OF CONFIGURATION the MV is shown flashing intermittently.
The controller provides means for protecting the parameters Execution of Program - Selects the ramp and soak
configurations, not allowing modifications to the parameters values, Pr n
Program profile program to be executed.
avoiding tampering or improper manipulation. 0 - Does not execute program
number
The parameter Protection (PROt), in the Calibration level, 1 a 7 - Number of the program to be executed
determines the protection strategy, limiting the access to particular
levels, as shown by the table below. p.seg Indicative screen. Shows the current segments
number of the running program.
Protection
Protected cycles
level t.seg Indicative screen. Shows the current segments
remaining time.
1 Only the Calibration level is protected.
2 I/Os and Calibration levels. rvn Control Enable:
3 Tuning, I/Os and Calibration levels. YES - Means that the control output and alarms
4 Alarm, Tuning, I/Os and Calibration levels. are enabled.
NO - Means they are disabled.
Programs, Alarm, Tuning, I/Os and Calibration
5
levels.
AUTO TUNING CYCLE
Tuning, Programs, Alarm, Input, I/Os and
6
Calibration levels. atvn Auto Tune: Enables the auto tuning feature for the
Operation (except SP), Tuning, Programs, Alarm, PID parameters.
7
input, I/Os and Calibration levels. YES - Auto-tune enable
Operation, Tuning, Programs, Alarm, Input, I/Os NO - Do not execute auto tune
8
and Calibration levels.
Pb Proportional Band - Percentage of maximum input
Table 5 – Levels of Protection for the Configuration span. Select zero for ON / OFF control.
Access Password: ir Value of the term I of the PID algorithm, in repetitions
The protected levels, when accessed, request the user to provide the per minute.
Integral Rate
Access Password for granting permission to change the ‘ Displayed only if proportional band ≠ 0.
configuration of the parameters on these cycles.
Dt Derivative Time - Value of the term D of the control
The prompt PASS precedes the parameters on the protected levels. mode PID, in seconds.
If no password is entered, the parameters of the protected cycles can Derivative
only be visualized. Time Displayed only if proportional band ≠ 0.
The Access Code is defined by the user in the parameter Password (t Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) period in seconds.
Change (PAS.(), present in the Calibration level. The factory default Cycle Time Displayed only if proportional band ≠ 0.
for the password code is 1111.
Xyst Control Hysteresis: This parameter is only shown for
Protection of the access code ON / OFF control.
Hysteresis
The protection system built into the controller blocks for 10 minutes Displayed only if proportional band = 0.
the access to protected parameters after 5 consecutive frustrated
attempts of guessing the correct password.

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Act Control Action: bla1 This function blocks the alarm at power-up when the
Action rE -Reverse Action usually used for heating. bla2 units is first energized.
Dir -Direct Action usually used for cooling. YES -enables.
bla3
bias Bias function - Allows adding a percentage value bla4 NO -Inhibits this blocking function.
between -100 % and +100 %. to the MV control Blocking
output. Alarm
The value 0 (zero) disables the function. Defines the differential range between the PV value
xya1
at which the alarm is turned on and the value at
Ovll Minimum percentage value for MV (Manipulated xya2 which it is turned off. (In engineering units).
Variable) when in automatic control and PID. Default
Output Low xya3
Limit value: 0.0 %
xya4
Ovxl Maximum percentage value for MV when in Histeresis of
automatic control and PID. Default value: 100.0% Alarm
Output High
Limit
A1t1 Defines the temporization time t1, for the alarms. In
Sfst SoftStart Function – Time in seconds during which seconds.
A2t1
Softstart the controller limits the MV value progressively from The value 0 (zero) disables the function.
0 to 100 %. It is enabled at power up or when the A3t1
control output is activated. If in doubt set zero (zero A4t1
value disables the Soft start function). Alarm Time t1

Sp.a1 Alarm SP: Value that defines the point of activation A1t2 Defines the temporization time t2 for the alarms time
for the programmed alarms with the functions “Lo” or functions. In seconds.
Sp.a2 A2t2
“ki”. The value 0 (zero) disables the function.
Sp.a3 A3t2
Sp.a4 For the alarms configured with Differential type
functions, this parameter defines deviation (band). A4t2
Not used for the other alarm functions. Alarm Time t2

flsK Display flashes in alarm.

RAMP AND SOAK PROFILE PROGRAMMING CYCLE Allows visual signalization of an alarm occurrence by
flashing the indication of PV in the operation level. The user
Tbas Program time base - Defines the time base that will be chooses which alarms are to be associated with this
used by all Ramp & Soak programs. feature.
Program time
base Se( -Time basis in seconds
min -Time basis in minutes CONFIGURATION CYCLE
Pr n Program to be Viewed: Selects the ramp and soak Type Input Type: Selects the input signal type to be
Program profile program to be edited/viewed in the following Type connected to the process variable input. Refer to
number cycle prompts (7 programs available). Table 1.
This is the first parameter to be set.
Ptol Ramp and Soak Tolerance: maximum deviation
between PV and SV. Whenever this deviation is fltr Digital Input Filter. Used to improve the stability of
Program
Tolerance exceeded the time counter is halted until deviation the measured signal (PV). Adjustable between 0 and
lowers to within the tolerance. Set zero to disable this 20. In 0 (zero) it means filter turned off and 20 means
function. maximum filter. The higher the filter value, the slower
is the response of the measured value.
Psp0 Ramp and Soak Set Points: (0 to 7): Set of 8 SV
values which define the ramp and soak profile Dppo Defines the decimal point position.
Psp7
segments. Decimal Point
Program SP
VnIt Defines the indication unit in Celsius “°(“ or
Pt1 Ramp and Soak Segments: (1 to 7): Set of 7 time
Unit Fahrenheit “°f“
Pt7 intervals in minutes for the 7 segments of the ramp
and soak program. This parameter is presented whenever a temperature
Program sensor is configured as input.
Time
Offs Sensor Offset: Offset value to be added to the PV
Pe1 Ramp and Soak Event: (1 to 7): Set of 7 values that reading to compensate sensor error.
Offset
define which alarms must be activated during a ramp
Pe7 and soak program segment. Alarm function depends Default value: zero.
Program
on “rS” setting (Table 3). Spll Defines the SP lower limit of.
event
Setpoint Low For the linear analog input types available (0-20 mA,
Lp Link Program: number of the next profile program to Limit 4-20 mA, 0-50 mV and 0-5 V), defines the minimum
Link Program be linked following the current program. PV indication range, besides limiting the SP
0 - Do not link to any other program. adjustment.
1 a 7 - Number of the program to be linked to. Defines lower limit for range retransmission PV and
SP.
ALARM CYCLE
Spxl Defines the upper limit for adjustment of SP.
Fva1 Functions of Alarms. Defines the functions for the
Setpoint High For the linear analog input types available (0-20 mA,
alarms among the options of the Table 3. Limit
Fva2 4-20 mA, 0-50 mV and 0-5 V), defines the maximum
Fva3 oFF, iErr, rS, Lo, xi, DiFL, DiFx, DiF PV indication range, besides limiting the SP
adjustment.
Fva4
Function
Defines upper limit for range retransmission PV and
Alarm SP.

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e.rsp Enables remote SP. aven Enable The Key – Enable or disable operation of
Enable YES - Enables the Function the key.
Remote No - Does not enable the Function Yes key enabled.
SP This parameter is not displayed when the remote SP NO key disabled.
selection is defined by a Digital Input.
Defines the signal type for the remote SP. CALIBRATION CYCLE
rsp
Remote 0-20 - Current of 0-20 mA All input and output types are factory calibrated. This cycle should
4-20 - Current of 4-20 mA only be accessed by experienced personnel. If in doubt do not press
SP
0-5 - Voltage of 0-5 V the or keys in this cycle.
0-10 - Voltage of 0-10 V
pass Input of the Access Password.
Parameter displayed when remote SP is enabled.
Password This parameter is presented before the protected
Rsll Remote Set Point Low Limit: Selects the lower range cycles. See item Protection of Configuration.
for indication of the Remote Setpoint.
(alib Allows instrument calibration.
Rsxl Remote Set Point High Limit: Selects the upper YES - Perform calibration
Calibration
range for indication of the Remote Setpoint. NO - Do not perform calibration
IEov Percentage output value that will be transfer to MV Inl( Input Low Calibration. Enter the value corresponding
when the SAFE output function is enabled. If 1eov = Input Low to the low scale signal applied to the analog input.
0, the SAFE output function is disabled and the Calibration See section MAINTENANCE / Input Calibration.
outputs are turned off in the occurrence of a sensor
fail. Inx( Input High Calibration. Enter the value corresponding
Input High to the full scale signal applied to the analog input.
Bavd Serial Communication Baud Rate selection, in kbps:
Calibration See section MAINTENANCE / Input Calibration.
Baud Rate 1.2, 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6 e 115.2
rsL( Remote SP Low Calibration. Enter the value
prty Parity of the serial communication.
Remote SP corresponding to the low scale signal applied to the
Parity none - Without parity Low remote SP input.
Ewem - Even parity Calibration See section MAINTENANCE / Input Calibration.
0dd - Odd parity
Rsx( Remote SP High Calibration. Enter the value
Addr Slave Address Selection: Identifies a slave in the Remote SP corresponding to the full scale signal applied to the
Address network. The possible address numbers are from 1 High remote SP input.
to 247. Calibration See section MAINTENANCE / Input Calibration.

I/O CYCLE (INPUTS AND OUTPUTS) ovL( Declaration of lower value present at analog output
Output Low See section MAINTENANCE / Input Calibration.
Io 1 I/O 1 Function: Selects the I/O function to be used at Calibration
I/O 1 (relay 1).Refer to Table 2 for functions.
I/O 2 Function: Selects the I/O function to be used at
Ovx( Declaration of upper value present at analog output.
Io 2 Output High See section MAINTENANCE / Input Calibration.
I/O 2 (relay 2). Refer to Table 2 for functions.
Calibration
Io 3 I/O 3 Function: Selects the I/O function to be used at Restores the factory calibration for all input, analog
I/O 3 (relay 3). Refer to Table 2 for functions. rstr
Restore output and remote SP, disregarding modifications
I/O 4 Function: Selects the I/O function to be used at carried out by the user.
Io 4
I/O 4 (relay 4). Refer to Table 2 for functions. YES - Recover original factory calibration parameters
I/O 5 Function: Selects the I/O function to be used at no - Leave as it is (keep current calibration).
Io 5
I/O 5 (relay 5).Refer to Table 2 for functions. Cold Junction Offset Calibration: Sets the cold
(j
Io 6 I/O 6 Function: Selects the I/O function to be used at Cold junction offset calibration.
I/O 6 (relay 6). Refer to Table 2 for functions. Junction

F Key Function: Selects the I/O function assigned to Pas.( Allows defining a new access password (≠0).
f.fnc
the front panel key. Available functions are: Password
off -Key not used; Sets up the Protection Level. See Table 5.
rvn -Start/Stop the controller (RUN function); Prot
rSP -Select remote setpoint; Protection
kprg -Execute/Hold ramp and soak profile;
PR1 -Enable/Disable ramp and soak profile 1.

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Table 6 shows the sequence of cycles and parameters presented in the indicator display. There are parameters that must be defined for each
alarm available.
AUTO TUNING PROGRAMMING CONFIGURATION CYCLE
OPERATION CYCLE ALARM CYCLE I/O CYCLE CALIBRATION
CYCLE CYCLE CYCLE

PV / SP Atvn Tbas fva1 - fva4 Type io1 Pass

Avto Pb pr n bla1 - bla4 FLTR Io2 Inl(
PV / MV Ir Ptol kya1 - kya4 Dppo Io3 Ink(
Pr n Dt psp0 – psp7 a1t1 Vnit Io4 Rsl(
P.SEG (t pt1 – pt7 a1t2 Offs Io5 Rsk(
t.seg Kyst Pe1 – pe7 a2t1 Spll Io6 ovl(
rvn a(t Lp a2t2 Spkl f.fnc ovk(
Bias flsk e.rsp aven Rstr
Ovll Rsp (j
Ovkl Rsll Pas.(
Lbd.t Rskl prot
Sfst IE.ov
Spa1 - spa4 Bavd
Prty
addr
Table 6 - All the controller parameter

RAMP AND SOAK PROFILE PROGRAM LINK OF PROGRAMS

It is possible to create a more complex program, with up to 49
This feature allows for the elaboration of a behavior profile for the
segments, joining the seven programs. This way, at the end of a
process. Each program is composed of a set of up to 7 segments,
program execution the controller immediately starts to run another one.
named RAMP AND SOAK PROGRAM, defined by SP values and
time intervals. When a program is created, it must be defined in the “LP" screen
whether there will be or not another program.
When the program is defined and runs, the controller starts to
automatically generate the SP according to the program. To make the controller run a given program or many programs
continuously, it is only necessary to link a program to itself or the last
At the end of the program execution, the controller turns the control program to the first.
output off (“rvn”= no).
SV Program 1 Program 2
Up to 7 different profiles with 7 segments each can be SP5 / SP0 SP3
programmed. The figure below displays a profile model: SP3
SP4
SP1 SP2
SP2
SP SP1
SP4
SP3 SP5 SP6 SP4
SP0
SP2 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T1 T2 T3 T4 time
SP1

SP0
SP7 Fig. 11 - Example of two linked programs
T6 T7
T1 T2 T3 T4 T5
time
EVENT ALARM
To enable this event function the alarms to be activated must be
Fig. 9 - Example of a complete ramp and soak profile selected for rS function and are programmed at the PE1 to PE7
To execute a profile with fewer segments just program 0 (zero) for prompts. The number to be programmed at the prompt defines the
the time intervals that follow the last segment to be executed. alarms to be activated.
Note:
SV SP2
SP1 1- When recovering from power outage the controller resumes the
SP3
ramp and soak execution from the beginning of the interrupted
SP0 segment a ramp and soak program:
T1 T2 T3 T4=0
time • Program the tolerance value, SP’s, time and event.
Fig. 10 - Example of a profile with fewer segments. (T4 is set 0) • If any event alarm is required program the ramp and soak event
function.
The program tolerance “Ptol” defines the maximum deviation
between PV and SV for the execution of the profile. If this deviation is • Set the control mode to automatic.
exceeded, the program will be interrupted until the deviation falls to • Enable program execution in “rS “ screen.
within the tolerance band. • Start control at the rvn prompt by selecting YES.
Programming 0 (zero) at this prompt disables the tolerance and the Before executing the program the controller waits for PV to reach the
profile execution will not to be halted even if PV does not follow SV first set point SP0. Should any power failure occur the controller
(time priority as opposed to SV priority). resumes at the beginning of the segment it currently is.
The ramp and soak event function is used to activate alarms at any
segment of program 1. This applies only to program 1.

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AUTO TUNE 8) At the output low calibration ovLC prompt, press the and
key until the mA meter reads zero mA. Approach this value from
During auto tune the process is controlled in ON/OFF mode at the above.
programmed SetPoint (SV). Depending on the process
9) Set 100.0 % for the manipulated variable (MV).
characteristics large oscillations above and below SV may occur and
auto tuning may take several minutes to be concluded. 10) At the output high calibration ovkC prompt, press the and
key until the mA meter reads 20 mA. Approach this value
The recommended procedure is as follows:
from below.
• Disable the control output at the rvn prompt by selecting NO. 11) Repeat steps 7) to 10) as necessary.
• Select auto mode operation at the Avto prompt by selecting YES.
• Disable the ramp and soak function (select NO) and program a new PROBLEMS WITH THE CONTROLLER
SV value other than the present PV (close to the desired set point). Connection errors and inadequate programming are the most
common errors found during the controller operation. A final review
• Enable auto tuning at the Atvn prompt by selecting YES.
may avoid loss of time and damages.
• Enable the control output at the rvn prompt by selecting YES.
The controller displays some messages to help the user identify
• The “TUNE” indicator on the display stays lit until the completion problems.
of the automatic tuning process. MESSAGE PROBLEM
• For control output types relay or pulse, the automatic tuning ---- Open input. Without sensor or signal.
calculates the longest suitable period (cycle time (t) for the
PWM output. The cycle time period may be reduced if the nnnn Input signal is beyond the accepted upper limit.
process experiences some oscillation. When driving a SSR, it’s vvvv Input signal is beyond the accepted lower limit.
recommended to set (t = 1 s.
Err1 Configuration or connection problem in the Pt100
• If the automatic tuning does not result in a satisfactory control, Err6 cable
refer to Table 7 for guidelines on how to correct the behavior of
the process. Other error messages displayed by the controller can account for errors
in the input connections or type of selected input non-compliant with the
PARAMETER RESPONSE SOLUTION sensor or signal applied to the input. If errors persist, even after a
Slow Response Decrease review, contact the manufacturer. Inform also the device serial number.
Proportional Band To find out the serial number, press for more than 3 seconds.
Large Oscillation Increase
Slow Response Increase
The controller also has a visual alarm (the display flashes) when the
Integral Rate PV value is out of the range set by spxl and spll.
Large Oscillation Decrease

Derivative Time
Slow Response or Instability Decrease SERIAL COMMUNICATION
Large Oscillation Increase
The controller can be supplied with an asynchronous RS-485 digital
Table 7 - Suggestions for manual tuning of PID parameters communication interface for master-slave connection to a host
computer (master).
CALIBRATION The controller works as a slave only and all commands are started by
INPUT CALIBRATION the computer which sends a request to the slave address. The
addressed unit sends back the requested reply.
All inputs are factory calibrated and recalibration should only be done
by qualified personnel. If you are not familiar with these procedures Broadcast commands (addressed to all controller units in a multidrop
do not attempt to calibrate this instrument. The calibration steps are: network) are accepted but no reply is sent back in this case.
a) Select the input type to be calibrated. CHARACTERISTICS
b) Set the desired upper and lower display limits. • Signals compatible with RS-485 standard. MODBUS (RTU)
c) At the input terminals inject an electrical signal corresponding to a Protocol. Two wire connection between 1 master and up to 31
known indication value a little higher than the lower display limit. (addressing up to 247 possible) instruments in bus topology. The
d) Select the inL( prompt. Through the and keys adjust communication signals are electrically insulated from the rest of
PV so that it matches the injected signal. the device;
e) Inject a signal that corresponds to a value a little lower than the • Maximum connection distance: 1000 meters.
upper limit of the display. • Time of disconnection for the controller: Maximum 2 ms after last
f) Select the ink( prompt. Through the and keys adjust byte.
PV so that it matches the injected signal. • The communication signals are electrically isolated from the rest
g) Repeat steps c) to f) to improve calibration. of the instrument, and can be 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200
bps.
Note: When checking the controller calibration with a Pt100
simulator, pay attention to the simulator minimum excitation current • Number of data bits: 8, without parity or pair parity. Number of
requirement, which may not be compatible with the 0.170 mA stop bits: 1
excitation current provided by the controller. • Time to start response transmission: up to 100 ms after
acknowledging the command.
ANALOG OUTPUT CALIBRATION
The RS-485 signals are:
1) Select type 11 or 12 at the I/O5 prompt.
D1 D D + B Bidirectional data line Terminal 25
2) Connect a current meter at the analog output.
D0 D: D - A Inverted bidirectional data line. Terminal 26
3) Disable the auto-tune and soft-start functions. C Ground. Optional connection to
4) Set the output low limit ovLL to 0.0 % and the output high limit Terminal 27
GND improve communication performance
ovkL to 100.0 %.
5) Select the manual mode at the avto prompt.
6) Enable the output at the rvn prompt.
7) At the operation cycle, set the MV to 0.0 %.

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COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION ORDERING INFORMATION

Two parameters must be configured for serial use: N2000 - 485 - 24V
bavd: Communication speed. All equipments with the same speed. A B C
prty: Parity of the communication.
A: Model: N2000;
Addr: Controller communication address. Each controller must B: Digital Communication: blank (basic version without serial
have an exclusive address.
communication);
485 (RS485, Modbus protocol);
SPECIFICATIONS C: Power Supply: blank (basic version, 100 to 240
DIMENSIONS: ............................................ 48 x 96 x 92 mm (1/8 DIN) Vac/dc);
Approximate weight:.......................................................... 150 g 24V (12 to 24 Vdc / 24 Vac input
PANEL CUT-OUT: ....................................45 x 93 mm (+0.5 -0.0 mm) voltage).
POWER: ...................................100 to 240 Vac/dc (±10 %), 50/60 Hz.
Transient overvoltage: ±2 kV SAFETY INFORMATION
Optional 24 V: ................. 12 to 24 Vdc / 24 Vac (-10 % / 20 %) Any control system design should take into account that any part of the
Max. Consumption: ............................................................ 9 VA system has the potential to fail. This product is not a protection or
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: ..................................... 5 to 50 °C safety device and its alarms are not intended to protect against product
failures. Independent safety devices should be always provided if
...........................Relative humidity (maximum): 80 % up to 30 ºC.
personnel or property are at risk.
...................For temperatures above 30 ºC, decrease 3 % per ºC.
Installation category II. Pollution degree 2. Altitude < 2000 m Product performance and specifications may be affected by its
environment and installation. It’s user’s responsibility to assure proper
INPUT ....................Keyboard selection of input type (refer to Table 1)
grounding, shielding, cable routing and electrical noise filtering, in
Internal resolution: .................................................. 32767 levels accordance with local regulations, EMC standards and good installation
Display resolution: ................ 12000 levels (from -1999 to 9999) practices.
Input sample rate: ....................................................5 per second
Accuracy: .......Thermocouples J, K and T: 0.25 % of span ±1 ºC SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE
................ Thermocouple E, N, R, S and B: 0.25 % of span ±3 ºC
...................................................................... Pt100: 0.2 % of span This product contains no serviceable parts inside. Contact our local
...................................4-20 mA, 0-50 mV, 0-5 Vdc: 0.2 % of span. distributor in case you need authorized service.
Input impedance: . 0-50 mV, Pt100 and thermocouples: >10 MΩ
................................................................................. 0-5 V: >1 MΩ LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF
................................................ 4-20 mA: 15 Ω (+2 Vdc @ 20 mA) LIABILITY
Pt100 measurement:................................. standard (α=0.00385) NOVUS warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from
Excitation current: .................................0.170 mA. 3-wire circuit, defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service
cable resistance compensation within one (1) year from the date of shipment from factory or from its
All input types are factory calibrated according to IEC-584 for official sales channel to the original purchaser.
thermocouples and IEC-751 for Pt100. NOVUS liability under this warranty shall not in any case exceed the
DIGITAL INPUT: .. I/O5 AND I/O6: Dry contact or NPN open collector cost of correcting defects in the product or of supplying replacement
product as herein provided and upon the expiration of the warranty
ANALOG OUTPUT: ............... I/O5: 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA, 550 Ω max. period all such liability shall terminate.
............................................................................. 1500 levels, Isolated
For complete information on warranty and liability limitations, check
.................................... Control output or PV or SP retransmission
appropriate section in our website:
CONTROL OUTPUT: .. 2 Relays SPDT (I/O1 and I/O2): 3 A / 240 Vac www.novusautomation.com/warranty.
.................... 2 Relays SPST-NO (I/O3 and I/O4): 1.5 A / 250 Vac
......................Logic pulse for SSR drive (I/O5): 10 V max / 20 mA
........................Logic pulse for SSR drive (I/O6): 5 V max / 20 mA
SECOND ANALOG INPUT: ...... 4-20 mA remote set point (standard).
AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY: ....................... 24 Vdc, ±10 %; 25 mA
FRONT PANEL: .................................. IP65, polycarbonate UL94 V-2;
ENCLOSE: ................................................... IP30, ABS+PC UL94 V-0
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY: ...........................................
......................................... EN 61326-1:1997 and EN61326-1/A1:1998
EMISSION: ............................................................ CISPR11/EN55011
IMMUNITY: ...................... EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4,
EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8 and EN61000-4-11
SECURITY: ..........................................................................................
............. EN61010-1:1993 and EN61010-1/A2:1995 (UL file E300526)
USB INTERFACE: 2.0, CDC class (virtual communications port),
MODBUS RTU protocol.
SPECIFIC CONNECTIONS FOR TYPE FORK TERMINALS OF 6.3
mm;
PROGRAMMABLE PWM CYCLE FROM 0.5 SEC. AND 100 SEC;
START UP: 3 seconds after power up.
CERTIFICATIONS: ...................................... CE / UL (FILE: E300526)

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