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Dynisco ATC990 Graphical 1/4 DIN

Process Controller Concise Product
Manual

Operating Manual

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The following symbols are used on the product labels:

Caution, refer to installation manual Equipment protected

when connecting throughout by double
General danger to life or limb insulation
Both direct and
Alternating current alternating current

1. Installation

CAUTION: Installation should be only performed by technically

competent personnel. It is the responsibility of the installing engineer to
ensure that the configuration is safe. Local regulations regarding
electrical installation & safety must be observed - e.g. US National
Electrical Code (NEC) and/or Canadian Electrical Code. Impairment of
protection will occur if the product is used in a manner not specified by
the manufacturer.

Installing Option Modules

Second Input + Linear out Module

Option A Module
Option 3 Module
Universal Input + Linear out Board
Power Supply Band

Option 1 Module

Option 2 Module
Option 3 Module

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To access the option modules, first pull the instrument from the housing.

a. Detach the main boards by lifting first the upper, and lower mounting struts.
b. Plug the required option modules into the correct connectors, as shown below.
c. Locate the module tongues in the corresponding slot on the opposite board.
d. Hold the Power and Input boards together while relocating on their mountings.
e. Push the boards forward to ensure correct connection to the Display board.
f. Replace the instrument by aligning the boards with the guides in the housing,
then slowly push the instrument back into position.

Note: Option modules are automatically detected at power up.

Main Board Connectors

Option 3 Slot
Power Supply Board Connector PL4B
Transformer Colour Code
100-240V (Yellow) Option Slot A
24-48V(Blue) Connectors PL5 & PL6

Option 1 Slot
Connectors PL7 & PL8
Display Board
Connections PC Configurator Socket SK1

Universal Option 2 Slot

Input Board Connectors PL4A

Note: Plastic pegs

prevent fitting of older
nonreinforced single
relay modules – remove
the peg to fit dual relays

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Replacement of Main Boards

CAUTION: Replacement of main boards should only be carried out if

unavoidable, and must only be carried out by trained personnel.

When replacing the power supply board, observe the transformer colour and case
labelling to check the supply voltage, otherwise irreparable damage may occur. If the
display or input boards are replaced, a full recalibration must be carried out.

Panel Mounting
Slide mounting clamp over the
Gasket instrument housing towards
rear face of mounting panel
Mounting Panel until the tongues engage in
ratchets and instrument is
clamped in position.
Ratchets
Hold instrument firmly in
Instrument position (apply pressure to
Housing bezel only)

CAUTION: Do not remove the panel gasket; it is a seal against dust and
moisture.

Rear Terminal Wiring

CAUTION: The instrument is double insulated. All external circuits
connected must provide double insulation. Failure to comply with the
installation instructions may impact the protection provided by the unit.
Note: The wiring diagrams shows all possible option combinations. The connections required depend
on the options fitted. Use single strand (1.2mm / AWG18 max size) copper wire, except for the
thermocouple input, where the correct thermocouple or compensating cable and connectors should
be used.

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Main Terminals
CAUTION: Check correct operating voltage on the side label before
connecting power. A UL listed 1A anti-surge fuse, rated 250V (for AC)
65V (for DC) should be fitted to the power input. An IEC60947-1 &
IEC60947-3 compliant isolation switch should be fitted close to the unit,
in easy reach of the operator, and appropriately marked.

All connections to the device must be made through a spade format or

similar connection, with connection to the spade terminal touching both the
insulation and conductor material.(Use a standard crimping tool) All
connections must be Mechanically secured so as to prevent any wiring
becoming loose and coming in contact with other wires or the instrument
casing.

The above applies to any and all connection to hazardous mains supply
either direct or indirect (Through a switch (Relay))

CAUTION: External computing devices connected to the

communications port must comply with the standard, UL 60950.

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Additional Option Terminals

Electrical shock can result in death or serious injury. Avoid contact with
the leads and terminals. High voltages that may be present on leads can
cause electrical shock

2. Specifications
Process Inputs 1 and 2

Sampling Rate: Better than 10 per second.

Resolution: 16 bits. Always four times better than display resolution.
Impedance: >10M resistive, except DC mA (5 ) and V (47k ).
Temp Stability: Error <0.01% of span per °C change in ambient temperature.
Supply Variation: Supply voltage influence negligible within supply limits.
Humidity Influence: Negligible if non-condensing.
Process Display: Displays up to 5% over and 5% under span limits.
Process Variable Reading adjustable ± Controller Span. +ve values added to Process
Input Offset: Variable, -ve values subtracted from Process Variable
Sensor Break High or Low range break activates.as per user definition (default is to
Detection: Break to a High scale range)

Isolation: Isolated from all outputs and other input at 240V AC.

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Strain Gauge Inputs: 350 to 5K Strain Gage

Bridge Connection 4 or 6 wire (6 to use internal shunt cal switch)
Bridge Excitation 10 V +/- 7%
Bridge Sensitivity 1.4 - 4 mV/V
Input Signal Span - 25% to +125% of full scale (approximately - 10 mV
to +50 mV)
Calibration Internal switch between CAL2 & CAL1 terminals(7&6 or 39&40).
External resistor only.
Shunt Value From 40% to 100%

Supported Type Range °C Range °F

Thermocouple B +100 to 1824°C +211 to 3315°F
Types & Ranges: C 0 to 2320°C 32 to 4208°F
D 0 to 2315°C 32 to 4199°F
E -240 to 1000°C -400 to 1832°F
J -200 to 1200°C -328 to 2192°F *
K -240 to 1373°C -400 to 2503°F *
L 0 to 762°C 32 to 1402°F *
N 0 to 1399°C 32 to 2551°F *
PtRh 20%:40% 0 to 1850°C 32 to 3362°F
R 0 to 1759°C 32 to 3198°F
S 0 to 1762°C 32 to 3204°F
T -240 to 400°C -400 to 752°F *
Optional decimal place can be displayed up to 999.9°C/F

Thermocouple ± 0.1% of full range, ± 1LSD (± 1°C for internal CJC if enabled). Linearization
Calibration: better than better ± 0.2°C (± 0.05 typical) on ranges marked * in the table
above. Linearization for other ranges is better than better than ± 0.5°C.
BS4937, NBS125 & IEC584

Supported RTD Type Range °C Range °F

Types & Ranges: 3-Wire PT100 -199 to 800°C -328 to 1472°F
NI120 -80 to 240°C -112 to 464°F
Optional decimal place can be displayed up to 999.9°C/F

RTD Calibration: 0.1% of full range, ± 1LSD.

Linearization better than ± 0.2°C (± 0.05 typical).
PT100 input to BS1904 & DIN43760 (0.00385 / /°C).

RTD Excitation: Sensor current 150 A ± 10%.

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Lead Resistance: <0.5% of span error for max 50 per lead, balanced.

Supported Linear Type Range Offset Range

Types & Ranges: mA DC 0 to 20mA DC 4 to 20mA DC
mV DC 0 to 50mV DC 10 to 50mV DC
V DC 0 to 5V DC 1 to 5V DC
V DC 0 to 10V DC 2 to 10V DC

Scalable from -99999 to 100000. Decimal point selectable from

0 to 3 places, but limited to 5 display digits (e.g. 9999.9)

Maximum Overload: 1A on mA input terminals, 30V on voltage input terminals.

DC Calibration: ± 0.1% of full range, ± 1LSD.
DC Input Multi-Point Up to 15 scaling values can be defined anywhere between 0.1
Linearization: and 100% of input.

Digital Inputs

Volt-free contacts Open contacts (>5000 or 2 to 24VDC signal = Logic High

(or TTL): Closed contacts (<50 or -0.6 to +0.8VDC signal = Logic Low.
Isolation: Reinforced safety isolation from inputs and other outputs.
Digital Input Edge Sensitive. Requires High-Low or Low-High transition to
Sensitivity: change function.
Response Time: Slot A <0.25 second,

Selectable Digital Function Logic High Logic Low

Input Functions: Peak Reset No Action Reset Peak reading
Alarm and Peak Reset No Action Reset Peak reading and
Resets latched alarm if
alarm conditions no longer exists
Zero Calibration No Action Perform zero Calibration
Zero Calibration, No Action Perform zero Calibration,
Alarm
and Peak Reset Peak reading and
Reset
Resets latched alarm if
alarm conditions no longer exists
Reset Latched No Action Resets latched alarm if alarm
Alarms conditions no longer exists

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Data Recorder Stop Start Recording

Recording
Set Point Select Select Local Select Alternate Setpoint
Setpoint
1A/2A
Auto Manual Control Automatic Manual Control Mode
Select Control mode
PID Control Output Enable PID Disable PID Control Outputs
Control outputs
Engage Pre Tune No Action Engages tuning mode selected
Engage Self Tune No Action Engages tuning mode selected
Increment Control No Action Increments control output
Output percentage (0-100% in 20secs)
Decrement Control No Action Decrements control output
Output percentage (100-0% in 20secs)
Outputs
Caution: Plastic pegs prevent fitting of older non-reinforced single relay modules –
Remove the peg to fit dual relays (all dual relay modules have reinforced isolation)

Single Relay
Type & Rating: Single pole double throw (SPDT); 2A resistive at 120/240VAC.
Lifetime: >500,000 operations at rated voltage/current.
Isolation: Reinforced safety isolation from inputs and other outputs.

Dual Relay
Type & Rating: Single pole single throw (SPST),2A resistive at 120/240VAC.
Dual relay modules have shared common.
Lifetime: >200,000 operations at rated voltage/current.
Isolation: Reinforced safety isolation from inputs and other outputs.

Linear DC
Ranges 0 to 5, 0 to 10, 1-5, 2 to 10V & 0 to 20, 4 to 20mA (selectable)
with 2% over/under-drive when used for control outputs.
Resolution: 15 3/4 bit (1 part in 52K)
Accuracy: 0 to 20mA, 4 to 20mA into 500 max, 0 to 10V, 2 to 10V, 0 to 5V into 500
min updated at about 65ms intervals. (130ms settling time)
Stability: ± 76ppm
Isolation: Reinforced safety isolation from inputs and other outputs.

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Transmitter PSU
Power Rating: 24V nominal (19 to 28V DC) into 400 minimum resistance(60mA Drive).
(Option to use DC Linear output as 0- 10V stabilised PSU).
Isolation: Reinforced safety isolation from inputs and other outputs.

Communications
PC Configuration
Connection: RS232 via PC Configurator Cable to RJ11 socket under case.
Isolation: Not isolated from input or SSR Driver outputs. For bench
configuration only. CAUTION: Do not use in live applications.

RS485
Connection: Locates in Option Slot A. Connection via rear terminals
(refer to wiring diagram).
Protocol: Modbus RTU.
Slave/Master Mode Slave address range 1-255 or Setpoint master mode.
Supported Speeds: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 bps.
Data Type: 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Odd, even or no parity.
Isolation: 240V reinforced safety isolation from all inputs and outputs.

Ethernet
Connection: Locates in Option Slot A. Connection via RJ45 connector on top of case.
Protocol: Modbus TCP. Slave only.
Supported Speed: 10BaseT or 100BaseT
Isolation: 240 V reinforced safety isolation from the supply, inputs and outputs
(except SSR Drivers).

Alarms
Alarm Types: Up to 3 alarms selectable as Process High, Process Low, Rate of Signal Change
(per minute), Sensor/input Break, PV-SP Deviation, Band, Control Loop,
Percentage of memory used, High and Low power
Alarm Hysteresis: A deadband from 1 LSD to full span (in display units) for Process,.Rate Of
Change Alarm hysteresis is the shortest time (1 to 9999 secs) the rate of
change must be above the threshold for the alarm activate, or fall below the
threshold to deactivate. Note: If the duration is less than this time, the alarm
will not activate no matter how fast the rate of rise.
Combined Outputs: Logical OR of alarms 1 & 2, 1 to 3,

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Operating Conditions (For Indoor Use)

Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (Operating), –20°C to 80°C (Storage).
Relative Humidity: 20% to 95% non-condensing.
Supply Voltage and Mains versions: 100 to 240VAC ± 10%, 50/60Hz, 24VA.
Power:
Low voltage versions: 20 to 48VC 50/60Hz 15VA or
22 to 65VDC 12W.

Conformance Norms
EMI: CE: Complies with EN61326.
Safety CE: Complies with EN61010-1. UL, cUL to UL61010C-1.
Considerations:
Pollution Degree 2, Installation Category II.
Front Panel Sealing: To IP66 (IP65 front USB connector). IP20 behind the panel.
(IP rating not recognised / approved by UL).
Front Panel Wash with warm soapy water and dry immediately.
Cleaning
Close the USB cover (if fitted) before cleaning.

Display
Display Type: 160 x 80 pixel, monochrome graphic LCD with a dual colour
(red/green) backlight.
Display Area: 66.54mm (W) x 37.42mm (H).
Display Characters: 0 to 9, a to z, A to Z, plus ( ) - and _
Trend View: 120 of 240 data points shown in a scrollable window. Data is not
retained when power turned off or if time base is changed.
Trend Data: Any active alarm plus PV (solid) & SP (dotted) at sample time or
Max/Min PV between samples (candle-stick graph).
Auto scales from 2 to 100% of Input Span.
Trend Sample Rate: 1; 2; 5; 10; 15; 30 seconds or 1; 2; 5; 10; 15; 30 minutes.

Dimensions
Weight: 0.65kg maximum.
Size: 96 x 96mm (Front Bezel). 117mm (Depth Behind Panel).
Mounting Panel: Panel must be rigid. Maximum thickness 6.0mm (0.25inch).
Panel Cut-out Size: 92mm x 92mm. Tolerance +0.5, -0.0mm.
Ventilation: 20mm gap required above, below and behind.

Manufacturing Site
Address: The Hyde Business Park, Brighton, BN2 4JU, United Kingdom

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3. Power Up Sequence
Following the power-up self-test and logo screen, the instrument normally enters Operation Mode,
from which the user can select the instrument’s Main Menu (refer to the Screen Sequence list). The
exceptions to this are the first power-up after purchase, when option modules have been changed
or if an error is detected.

Setup Wizard
An easy Setup Wizard runs automatically at first ever power-up. Follow the Wizard to setup
parameters required for typical applications (screens marked w in the Screen Sequence list). A
partial Wizard also runs whenever option modules have been changed, this only shows
parameters affected by the changes. The Wizard can also be run from the Main Menu. It exits to
Operation Mode once completed.

Start-Up Errors
These messages indicate that a hardware or configuration an error has occurred.
Caution: Do not continue with the process until the issue is resolved.

Message Displayed Reason

Option Slot n Error Fault detected. Replace the module in slot n
Configuration Problem Check all instrument parameters before using
For Service Contact Details of who to contact if a fault persists

4. Operation Mode
This mode is entered at power on, or accessed from the Main Menu. If required, all Operation Mode
parameters can be made read only (see Display Configuration).
Note: Configuration must be completed before starting normal operations.

Normal Operation

LED Indicators
LED Function Labels
Process Variable Value 1
Engineering Units
Process Variable Value 2
Input as Percentage of Span
Typical Operation Screen

Subsequent screens allow the display and selection/adjustment* alarm status and trends.

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Press or to move forward or back though the screens. Where adjustment is possible*, press or
to alter the values. *If adjustment is not disabled in Configuration.

5. Tuning Error Description

Err Timeout
Timeout for Pulse experiment: Determined by empiric for pulse experiment of temperature
processes. At start of phase limit start timeout with one minute (60sec set for pressure controller)
When limit is reached the slope of the Pv is saved. At start of phase max reset timeout generator (4.5
minutes) Check active slope of Pv. When slope goes less then 0.35 of saved value, Save elapsed time
of the running experiment and reset timeout generator with 4.5 of elapsed time. At start of phase
Delta2 reset timeout generator (4.5 saved time) At start of phase Delta reset timeout generator (4.5
saved time)
Err limit
The process reaction goes into the wrong direction after setting the controller output pulse.
Err Parameter
The estimated process characteristic values are not valid
(Tg < 0.5 sec) or (Gain < 0.005)
Err Deviation
For pressure controller this is not used. For temperature controller we used this to monitor a
maximum deviation of 6% for PV.
Err InputFail
Indicate a fail state of measured Pv at screen for tuner state. Step experiment is a hidden option
activated by controller parameter (PreDiff > 1.0)
Err Timeout
Timeout at step experiment. No visible reaction of process value 1000 seconds after start of
experiment.
Err Step
Error_Step: Found a deep point of inflexion and the condition ([Tu * Vmax] >50.0) is true

Trend View Trend Upper Scale Value

Active Alam(s)
Cursor Line
Process Variable Trend
PV Value At Cursor Line
Setpoint Trend (dotted)
Trend Lower Scale Value
Time Markers
(10 samples per marker) Trend View Sample Interval (or Time at
Cursor Line)
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Trend View graphs PV; or Max/Min PV between samples, plus active alarms. Trend Scale Values
adjust automatically to visible data (between 2 to 100% of the input span). Sample intervals are
set in Display Configuration. Pressing or moves the Cursor Line back through the last 240 data
points. Note: Data is not retained at power down or the Sample Interval is changed.

Over/Under Range & Input Fail Indications

If the process or auxiliary inputs are >5% above or below the scale max/min, their displayed value is
replaced with the word “HIGH” or “LOW”. If a signal break is detected, their value is replaced with
“OPEN” and an uncalibrated input is replaced by “ERROR”. In OPEN or ERROR conditions, the
Control Outputs go to the pre-set power value (see Control Config).
Caution: Correct the problem before continuing normal operation.

6. Serial Communications
Set Ethernet option IP address with supplied software for networks without DHCP.
Refer to the User guide (from your supplier) for help with communications.

7. Strain Gauge Calibration Mode

Press the + to enter calibration mode from any location for quick access (see Strain Gauge
Calibration in Configuration Mode)Only applicable when Sensor input type is set to Strain Gauge.

8. Auto/Manual Key Press

Press the + to change the control mode. When pressing these keys it will put the unit into
manual mode if already in Auto and move back to the main operator screen. Pressing while in
Manual will put the controller into Auto control and back to Main operator screen. Use with Caution

9. Pressure Control Description

This mode is entered at power on, or accessed from the Main Menu. If required, all Operation Mode
parameters can be made read only (see Display Configuration).
Note: Configuration must be completed before starting normal operations.

Output value indication:

Selectable between the following modes:
- range 0/100.0%.
- scalable with two proper values for RPM indication. (Same value as above only two
point scaled to give RPM)
In automatic mode either mode is available (not at the same time)
In manual mode a parameter is provided to select the first or second method of
indication.

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Tune algorithm:
The Tune procedure is activated by selecting Yes on Automatic Tune selection screen
The Tune can select two types of procedures:
1) The Pre-TUNE algorithm
2) The Self-Tune algorithm
1) Pre-TUNE ALGORITHM
To implement the Pre-TUNE algorithm set the instrument in manual mode and then
select Run "Pre-Tune". "Pre-Tune" will switch to OFF after PID parameters calculation
(during this procedure the LED will be flashing).

The basic concepts of auto tuning system are based on the open loop pulse response,
for this reason the Pre-TUNE function may be activated only in manual mode.
The equivalent mathematical model of the process is characterized by three
parameters: the gain, the time constant and the equivalent time delay.

The power output of the controller is changed by a small step value (This value has to
be entered by the user before the pre tune can take place in manual mode) and the
controller stores the process variable response. If the pre-tune step is set too high it
will create an overshoot and therefore needs to be reduced. The pre-tune step power
is added to manual power and displayed to the user but is not changeable. The
expected range is from –25.0% to 25.0% of full scale. The default value is 10.0%.

2) Self-Tune ALGORITHM
In order to implement the Self-Tune algorithm the instrument should be in automatic
mode. Then select run “Self-Tune”. In this case the “ON” will be remembered by the
instrument even if the instrument was switched off. In order to deactivate the
Self-Tune, it is necessary to return the “Self-Tune” parameter to “No”

The self-tune is a on-line algorithm that “observes” the measured value and looks for
oscillation due to variations of the load or set-point changes. When a
significant pattern is “recognized” a decisional procedure starts in order to
recalculate the parameters of PID controller.

When the Self-tune procedure is enabled the PI parameters (PB, TI) are read only.

Automatic stand-by:
This function avoids overshoot due to temporary process interruptions (PV goes to
zero). When the input signal goes to zero the controller output reaches the
saturation for integral factor effect; when the process restarts the controlled output
will have an excessive and dangerous overshoot.

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When the “automatic stand-by” function is activated by setting the Pressure Standby
Threshold to something other than OFF the algorithm monitors the controller input.
When the input value leaves the requested band (specified by the “Pressure Standby
Threshold” parameter) the control output assumes immediately the last value stored
when the process was stable. (For steady state condition the process value must
be inside of the requested band [Setpoint +- Standby Threshold] for more than one
minute. Once Calculated this value remains unchanged until there is a change of the
setpoint, or changing the controller main state from manual to automatic mode. )
If the process value is inside of the band for more than one minute, the actual
controller output value will be saved to become active during the recovery time and
the delay time phase of standby sequence. Additionally an extra limitation of the
controller output value will be activated to prevent very fast changes in the rotation
speed of the motor by the Standby Active Limit.
Min: [actual controller output - Standby Active Limit]
Max: [actual controller output + Standby Active Limit]

The freezing of the output of the controller will last for a time specified by the
“Pressure stand-by recovery time” parameter. If the parameter “Pressure standby
recovery time” is set to Off, the controller will set to manual mode and the stored
value for controller output becomes active until otherwise changed.

If the controller input does not recover within the specified time, the output value
is forced to zero. If the controller input recovers within the specified time, the
algorithm wait for two and half time the integral value; after this time has elapsed,
the controller will come back automatically to normal “running” condition (limited by
Standby Active Limit) to the output level calculated when the process was stable.

Auto-manual Start Up:

This parameter setting will allow the user to start the controller in either manual
mode, where they will be able to start their process under their own manual control
output value or in automatic mode where the controller outputs power to control
the process automatically. Tuned values in manual mode should be defined from
manual mode before this setting is changed from its default of starting process in
Manual mode.

Differential Pressure value:

This is always to be calculated as A-B or pressure 1- pressure 2. Only available when
controller has a 2nd Universal input card fitted.

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Manual to Automatic transfer:

When transferring from manual control to Automatic control there are two methods:
Bumpless Mode (without modification of set point) and Set Point mode (when the
current Set Point is modified it will be set to the actual measured input value). If in
Manual mode runs as open loop i.e SP is really the percentage output power, hence
how the transfer can be bumpless or SP change.

Input n Calibration Set the percentage of range the calibration shunt resistor needs to be set at between
resistor Percentage
40%and 100%. Default 80%

Start Input n Low Point Calibration Press 􀀥+􀀦keys to begin calibration procedure
Start Input n HIgh Point Calibration Press 􀀥+􀀦keys to begin calibration procedure (Can only be accessed once a
successful low calibration has been completed)
Error Messages Count Fail means the low calibration will fail if the offset is less than -10mV or
greater than +10mV. This signifies potential faulty sensors or the high
calibration will fail if the count value is less than +20mV or greater than +50mV. This
signifies potential faulty sensors RCal Fail means the high calibration will fail if the
mV value is within 10mV of the low calibration value. This is a potential RCAL failure.
Control Configuration
Control Type w Select From Pressure or Single/Dual**
Power Up Control State Select From Automatic Control or Manual control on start up Default: Manual
Caution: Use with care!
Control Input Source Select from Universal Input 1 or Differential Input (only applicable if Input2 card
fitted and set to non temperature
Primary Control Action** Reverse or Direct acting

Primary/Secondary** Enter Value of required Proportional band ( up to 100 time input span, maximum of
proportional band 999900 in pressure control, ON-OFF to 9999 in temperature control)

Integral Time Enter Value of required integral time from Off to 99mins 59secs
Derivative Time** Enter Value of required derivative time from Off to 99mins 59secs
Manual Reset/Bias** Enter Value of required bias to apply to Proportional band from -100 to 100%
Default: 25%
Differential for On-Off Control** Enter Value of required ON-Off differential (a band centred about Setpoint to stop
excessive on-off switch when output control is set to be on-off) 0-300 units of span
Prop band Overlap and Deadband** Enter value of required Overlap (+ive) or Deadband (-ive) of primary and seconday
control ouputs. -20to +20% of Span (Overlap both output on at same time dead
band both output never on at the same time).
Scaled Power Enables or Disables Display of Manual Power in RPM
Scaled Power lower and Upper Limit Enter value to be displayed at 0% power and 100% power (must be a minimum
of 100 units between upper and lower value)
Set point Upper and Lower Limits Enter values to limit the maximum or minimum allowable Set point values
Local Set point value Enter Value of required Local Set point (Constrained by input range and set point
upper and lower limits)
Manual to Auto Power transfer Select from Bumpless or Set point Mode
Pressure Tune Output Pulse Enter Value of maximum output pulse to be applied in Pressure tuning mode.
Pressure standby Threshold Enter Value of required threshold that activates Standby by recover period from OFF

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Pressure standby Recover Time Enter Value of time allowed for control output to be in saturation before turning
output off, from 0 to 60 secs
Pressure Standby active Limit Enter Value of allowed control output power value that is applied once PV enters
Stable Band 0-100% Default: 20% Caution: Limits Max+ Min Output Power Value
Output Configuration:
Linear Output n Type w From: 0-5, 0-10, 1-5, 2-10V & 0-20, 4-20mA or 0-10VDC adjustable Transmitter PSU.
Adjustable 0-10V Transmitter w Voltage required if Output n is 0-10VDC adjustable Transmitter PSU.
PSU n
Output n Usage w From: Alarms; Retransmit Process Variable .Primary Power, Secondary Power and
Unused.
Output n Alarm Selection w Alarm 1; 2; 3; or Logical OR of alarms 1 to 2; 1 to 3;. Selectable Direct or Reverse
Action.
Retransmit Output n Scale Low w Displayed value at which the retransmission output = minimum. Adjustable from
-1999 to 9999.
Retransmit Output n Scale High w Displayed value at which the retransmission output = maximum. Adjustable from
-1999 to 9999.
Alarm Configuration:
Alarm n Type w From: Unused; High; Low; Rate Of Signal Change per minute; PV Signal Break; PV-SP
Deviation, Band, Control Loop, Percentage Memory Used, High and Low Power
Alarm n Input Selection From: Universal Input 1 or 2
Alarm n Value w Alarm activation point. – applicable if type is High; Low;Deviation;Band.
Alarm n Hysteresis Deadband on “safe” side of alarm, through which the signal must pass before alarm
deactivates.
Signal change Alarm n Min. Minimum time the rate of PV change must be above the alarm threshold for a Rate

Duration Of Change Alarm to change state (on or off). 1 to 9999 secs.
Alarm n Inhibit Prevents alarm activation if the alarm condition is true at power up. Activation
occurs only after the condition has passed and then reoccurred.
Alarm n Filter Time Filter the time the alarm needs to be active for the action to take place from 0.5s to
100s
Control loop Alarm Type Manual Loop alarm time, from 1s to 59minus 59s or Automatic (2× integral)
Percentage of Memory used 0-100%
High or Low power value 0-100%

Communications Configuration:

No Comms Warning If Communications Configuration menu is entered without a communications

module fitted.
Modbus RTU Parity w From: Odd; Even or None.
Modbus RTU Data Rate w From: 9600; 19200; 57600 or 115200 bps.
Master Mode, or Slave Address w Slave address (1 to 255), or multi-zone Setpoint Master Mode.
Master Mode Format The data format required by the attached setpoint slaves. From: Integer; integer with
1 decimal place & float.
Serial Communications Write Enable Enables/disables writing via RS485 or Ethernet (if fitted). When disabled, all
parameters are read only.
Recorder Configuration: Refer to the Supplementary Product Manual for information about the additional screens when Data
Recorder is fitted.
No Recorder Warning If the Recorder Configuration menu is entered on an instrument without this option.
Recording In Progress Warning If recording in progress when Recorder Configuration entered. - Access to the Start/
Stop or Abort screens only until the recording is stopped.
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Recording Mode Record Until Memory Used (Stop recording when full) or Continuous FIFO
(First In - First Out - overwrites oldest data when full).
Recording Sample Interval From: Every 1; 2; 5; 10; 15; 30 Seconds, or Every 1; 2; 5; 10; 15; 30 Minutes.
Recorder Trigger The recording Start/Stop trigger method. From: Operation Mode; Recorder Menu;
On Alarm; Digital Input
Trigger On Alarms Any from: Alarm n – Where n is alarms 1 to 5. Any combination of these can be set
to trigger (TRG) or not (OFF).
Values To Record Any from: Process Variable value; Maximum or Minimum PV (since previous
sample); Setpoint; Primary Power or Secondary Power.
Events To Record Any from: Alarm n Status or Unit On/Off. Note: An alarm state change between
samples is also recorded. This uses additional recorder memory.
Recorder Status Information Shows if a recording is in progress; the recording mode; memory usage per sample;
memory remaining and approximate recording time remaining.
Recorder Clock Configuration: Refer to the Supplementary Product Manual for information about the additional screens when Data
Recorder is fitted.
Date Format w The format used for displayed dates: dd/mm/yyyy (Day / Month / Year) or mm/dd/
yyyy (Month / Day / Year). – Recorder versions only.
Set Date w Sets the internal clock Date. – Entered in the format defined by Date Format screen.
– Recorder versions only.
Set Day Of Week w Sets the day of week used by the internal clock. – Recorder versions only.
Set Time w Sets the internal clock Time. - In hh:mm:ss (Hours : Minutes : Seconds) format.
– Recorder versions only.
Display Configuration:
Enable Custom Display Mode Enables/disables Custom Operation Mode, if configured
(requires PC configuration software).
Read Only Operation Mode? Allows Operation Mode to be Read-Only or Read/Write. Screens can be seen but,
values cannot be changed if Read-Only.
Operation Mode Bar Graph Format From: PID Power or Control Deviation or.
Trend Sample Interval Interval between display of next value on the trend graph From: Every 1; 2; 5; 10; 15;
30 Seconds, or Every 1; 2; 5; 10; 15; 30 Minutes.
Select Trend Mode From: PV only, PV and SP or Max/Min PV between samples (candle-stick graph).
Alarm activity is always shown.
Display Colour From: Red only; Green only; Red to Green on Alarm or Green to Red on Alarm.
Invert Display Standard or Negative display image.
Display Contrast Screen contrast (0 and 100) to improve clarity. 100 = maximum contrast.
Language Select English or the alternate local language. The alternate language type can be
changed using the PC software.
Lock Code Configuration:
Lock Code View 1 View and edit the Setup Wizard; Configuration Mode; Tuning Menu, Supervisor
Mode, USB Menu and Recorder menu Lock Codes (1-9999 or OFF).
Default Values = 10
Reset To Defaults:
Reset To Defaults Set all parameters to default values. Caution: User must reconfigure all required
settings before using the instrument following a reset.

*Both Recorder Trigger state and Digital input selection must be the same to start recording
** Applies to Temperature control Only not pressure control.

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10. Screen Sequences

The parameters displayed depend on how the instrument has been configured. After 2 minutes without key
activity, most screens revert to the next higher menu level, until reaching the base Operation Mode display.
Note: Additional screens will be displayed if the USB, Profiler or Recorder Options are fitted - Refer to the
Supplementary Manual. Screens marked persist unless changed by the user. Screens marked W are also
included in the Setup Wizard. Menus marked = Require an un-lock code for access

Screen Navigation

= Accept Value & Move Back 􀀥 = Next Item/Increment 􀀦 = Prior Item/Decrement

􀀧 = Accept Value & Move Forward 􀁆+ 􀁇 = Move Up One Menu Level
The symbols are showed to the right of the lists when more menu options are available above or below .

Operation Mode:
Base operating screen. LED Labels; LED Labels = LED indicator functions. Defaults are STBY,ALM1, ALM2
& ALM3 - these labels can be altered with configuration software
PV value; Percentage Output Bar Graph = SP-PV deviation ( 20 units +ive or –ive Deviation
power(As % or RPM);Bar Graph maximum)
Peak Display Screen(s) PV1 or PV2 and the Peak value(Peak Max or Min values shown
depend on configuration Display parameters)
Control Loop Setpoint Select the active Control Set point From Local or Remote
Set point Value Shows the Remote and Local Set point values
Alarm Status Active / inactive status of all configured Alarms.
Trend View(s) A trend graph of PV1,PV2 or Differential, or the Max/Min value of
the PV between samples. Any active alarm(s) are indicated at the top
of the graph.(Values shown depend on configuration Display
parameters)
Select Auto/Manual Control Select between automatic or manual Control
- Custom Display screens … Up to 50 Configuration parameters can be copied into Operation
Mode using the PC software. In this mode they are not pass code
protected.
Note: Operation Mode screens can be made globally read only from Display Configuration

Setup Wizard:
Setup Wizard Unlocking w Enter correct code number to access Setup Wizard.
Default Value = 10
- Screens marked w … w Press to select each major configuration parameter in turn. Follow
the on-screen prompts to alter the values.
Setup Wizard Completed w Confirms completion of the Setup Wizard. Exits to Operation Mode.

Supervisor Mode:
Supervisor Mode Unlocking If Supervisor Mode is configured (requires PC software), enter
correct code number to continue. Default Value = 10
- Supervisor Mode Screens … Press to select up to 50 Configuration parameters in turn. Follow
on-screen prompts to alter the values.
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Configuration Menu:
Configuration Mode Unlocking Enter correct code number to access Configuration Mode. Default
Value = 10
Configuration Options Select required Configuration Menu Option from list. Press to
continue.
Refer to the Configuration Menu screens sequences opposite for information about the Configuration
Sub-Menus.

Automatic Tuning:
Auto Tune Unlocking Enter correct code number to access Automatic Tuning Mode.
Default Value = 10
Run Pressure Pre-Tune Select from Yes or No (Available only when in Manual Control Mode)
Run Pressure Self-Tune Select from Yes or No (Available only when in Automatic
Control Mode)
Pressure Tune Status Shows the user the Tune Status, Result Message, Delay value, time
constant and the Gain of the process.
USB Menu:
USB Mode Unlocking Enter correct code number to access USB Menu. Default Value = 10
Read/Write To USB Device? From: Read/Write Configuration File; Read/Write Profile File or Write
Recorder Log File.
Enter A File or Folder Name Enter an 8-character folder name for logs, or a file name for configu
rations and profiles. An extension (bct for configurations, .pfl for
profiles) is added automatically . Caution: Existing files/folders with
the same name will be over-written.
Writing Configuration File The file is being written. Caution: Do not disconnect USB device until
completed! Data loss or corruption may result.
Transfer Successful Confirmation of successful data transfer. Press to continue
Select File Select the Configuration file to transfer from the USB stick. Caution:
A configuration read overwrites all existing instrument settings.
Reading Configuration File The file is being read. Caution: Do not remove the memory stick
whist this operation is in progress. Data loss or corruption may
result.
Transfer Successful Confirmation of successful data transfer. Press to continue
Transfer Failure For write failures, check the disk space on the USB stick. For read
failures, check the maximum number of profiles/segments is not
being exceeded.
Recorder Control:
Recorder Mode Unlocking Enter correct code number to access Data Recorder Menu. – if Log
Trigger is Recorder Menu Start/Stop. Default Value = 10
Recording In Progress Warning If recording in progress when Recorder Menu entered. - Access to
the Start/Stop or Abort screens only until the recording is stopped.
Start/Stop Data Recording Manually Stop, or Start a new recording. – if Log Trigger is Recorder
Menu Start/Stop.
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Log Trigger is During Alarms; Digital Input A or B; or During Profile.

Delete Recording Clears the recorder memory. Caution: Permanently removes All
recorded data.
Product Information Mode:
Input(s)Calibration Status Calibration status of mVDC, VDC, mADC, RTD and Thermocouple CJC
inputs. All should be “Calibrated”.
Calibration Check Due Date Date re-calibration is due. - if Calibration Reminder Enabled in Inputs
Configuration.
Option Slot n Information Type of Option Modules (if any) fitted in Option Slot s 1-4, A or B
Units Feature Information Controller Only; USB Port; Data Recorder (includes USB Port).
Firmware Information Type and version of firmware.
Serial Number Information Instrument serial number.
Date of Manufacture Date of Manufacture

Service Information Mode:

For Service Contact Contact information for Service, Sales or Technical Support.

Input Configuration:
Input n Setup
Process Variable Input Type w From Strain Gauge, Thermocouple, RTD and Linear inputs. - see
specifications section for details.
Engineering Units w Select display units from: °C; °F; °K; bar; %; %RH; pH; psi or none.
Decimal Point Position w Display resolution with 0; 1; 2 or 3 decimal places. Temperature
inputs are limited to 1 decimal place.
Multi-Point Scaling Enable Enables/disables Linear Input Multi-Point Scaling.
Scale Range Lower Limit w Sets the usable span (min = 100 units, max = range limits - see specs)
for temperature inputs. For Linear inputs, Upper & Lower Limits
Multi-Point Scale Point(s) define the values shown (-1999 to 100000) when input is at
minimum and maximum values. Min span = 100 units. If Multi-Point
Scaling is enabled, up to 15
Scale Range Upper Limit w breakpoints* can scale input vs. displayed value, between the linear
input scale limits. *A breakpoint set at 100% input ends the
sequence.
Input Filter time Filter unwanted noise from input signal. Adjustable from 0.5 to
100.0 seconds (default = 0.5s). Caution: Use with care!
Input Failure Mode Set to Fail High or Fail Low on sensor break
Input Peak Detection Disabled, Maximum Peak or Minimum Peak
CJC Enable/Disable Enables/disables internal Thermocouple Cold Junction
Compensation. The default value is Enabled.
Process Variable Offset Trims the PV. +Ve values add to, –Ve values subtract from measured
input. Caution: Use with care!

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Input n Calibration (viewed when temperature input type selected)

Calibration Type Select from: Factory, single point and Two point Calibration
Calibration Offset Enter value to offset input signal by, from off (no off set applied) to
+ive or –ive maximum of input Span
Calibration Low Temp & Low Offset Enter the value at which you conduct the low end calibration and
required offset for calibration
Calibration High Temp & High Offset Enter the value at which you conduct the High end calibration and
required offset for calibration
Calibration reminder
Calibration reminder Enable or Disable Calibration reminder
Calibration Reminder Date Set the date that the Calibration reminder is due

Digital Input Function Select

Digital input C1..4 Choose from the following: Input 1,2 or 1+2 Peak reset, Input, Alarm
Reset, Input 1,2 or 1+2 Alarm and Peak reset, Input 1,2 or 1+2 Zero
Calibration, Input 1,2 or 1+2 Zero Calibration, Alarm and Peak reset
,Data Recorder Start/Stop*, Set Point selection, Auto or manual
control, Enable/disable PID Control Outputs, Engage Pre Tune or self
tune and Increments or decrement control output percentage .
Strain Gauge Calibration
Input n Shunt resistor Enabled or Disable Default : Enabled

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