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  • Page 1 SOLO Temperature Controller Manual Number: SL-USER-M...
  • Page 3 SOLO T EMPERATURE ONTROLLER U S E R M A N U A L Please include the Manual Number and the Manual Issue, both shown below, when communicating with Technical Support regarding this publication. Manual Number: SL-USER-M Issue: Rev. C...
  • Page 5 WARNING Thank you for purchasing automation equipment from Automationdirect.com™, doing business as AutomationDirect. We want your new automation equipment to operate safely. Anyone who installs or uses this equipment should read this publication (and any other relevant publications) before installing or operating the equipment.
  • Page 6 AVERTISSEMENT Nous vous remercions d'avoir acheté l'équipement d'automatisation de Automationdirect.com™, en faisant des affaires comme AutomationDirect. Nous tenons à ce que votre nouvel équipement d'automatisation fonctionne en toute sécurité. Toute personne qui installe ou utilise cet équipement doit lire la présente publication (et toutes les autres publications pertinentes) avant de l'installer ou de l'utiliser.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Regulation Mode Parameters 3–7 Operation Mode Parameters 3–15 Initial Setting Parameters 3–17 Reset to Factory Default 3–22 Chapter 4: Controller Inputs and Outputs Control Input Types 4–2 Event Inputs 4–3 Control Output Types 4–4 Alarm Outputs 4–8 Solo Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 8 Connection with the C-more and C-more Micro HMI 7–9 Appendix: Modbus Address Map for Ramp / Soak Control Last Step Number A–2 Additional Cycles A–2 Next Pattern Number A–2 Ramp / Soak SV A–3 Ramp / Soak Time A–4 Index viii SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Manual Overview ......1–2 SOLO Temperature Controller Introduction ..1–3 SOLO Temperature Controller Specifications ..1–5...

  • Page 10: Manual Overview

    Manual Overview Overview of this Publication The SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual describes the installation, configuration, and methods of operation of the SOLO Temperature Controller. Who Should Read This Manual This manual contains important information for those who will install, maintain, and/or operate any of the SOLO Temperature Controllers.

  • Page 11: Solo Temperature Controller Introduction

    There are up to three alarm outputs available to allow seventeen alarm types in the initial setting mode. SOLO can accept various types of thermocouple, RTD, or analog inputs, and has a built in RS-485 interface using Modbus slave (ASCII or RTU) communication protocol.
  • Page 12 L: Linear Voltage output Panel Size (W x H) 4824: 1/32 DIN W48 x H24mm 4848: 1/16 DIN W48 x H48mm 4896: 1/8 DIN W48 x H96mm 9696: 1/4 DIN W96 x H96mm Solo Temperature Controller 1–4 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 13: Solo Temperature Controller Specifications

    DC 14V Max, output current 40mA Max • Current (C) DC 4-20 mA output (Load resistance: Max 600 ) • Linear Voltage (L) DC 0-10V (Load resistance Min 1K ) 1–5 1st Ed. Rev B 11/07 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 15 HAPTER HAPTER HAPTER NSTALLATION AND IRING In This Chapter... Ambient Conditions ..... . .2–2 Installation Considerations ....2–2 Mounting Instructions .

  • Page 16: Chapter 2: Installation And Wiring

    • Do not restrict the air flow to the vent opening on the controller housing • This controller is an open-type unit and must be placed in an enclosure to ensure proper operation and maintain the IP65 rating. 2–2 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 17: Mounting Instructions

    3. Insert the mounting bracket into the mounting groove at the top and bottom of the controller, and push the mounting bracket forward until the bracket stops. 4. Tighten top and bottom screws evenly to secure temperature controller in place. 2–3 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 18: Controller And Panel Cutout Dimensions

    Minimum Cutout and Spacing 2.56" (Min.) [65.0 mm] SOLO 4848 +0.02 1.77" [45.0 mm] +0.6 OUT1 OUT2 +0.02 1.77" [45.0 mm] +0.6 1.89” 0.37” 3.15” (48.0 mm) (9.5 mm) (80.0 mm) Units: inch [mm] 2–4 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 19 +0.02 3.58" +0.6 [90.9 mm] OUT1 OUT2 ALM1 ALM2 ALM3 +0.02 3.58" SOLO 9696 +0.6 [90.9 mm] 3.78” 0.62” 3.12” (96.0 mm) (15.88 mm) (79.2 mm) Units: inch [mm] 2–5 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 20: Safety Information

    This publication is based on information that was available at the time it was printed. At Automationdirect.com® we constantly strive to improve our products and services, so we reserve the right to make changes to the products and/or publications at any time without notice and without obligation.
  • Page 21 (Rated 250 V, 15 Amps max). A suitable disconnecting device should be provided near the controller in the end-use installation. 2–7 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 22: Terminal Identification

    Chapter 2: Installation and Wiring Terminal Identification SL4824 Series SL4824-RR IN - (For I only) SL4824-VR IN - (For I only) SL4824-CR IN - (For I only) SL4824-LR IN - (For I only) 2–8 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation and Wiring Terminal Identification, cont. SL4848 Series SL4848-RR SL4848-LV IN - IN - SL4848-VR SL4848-VV IN - IN - SL4824-CR SL4848-CV IN - IN - SL4848-LR IN - 2–9 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Installation and Wiring Terminal Identification, cont. SL4896 Series SL4896-CRE SL4896-RRE IN - IN - SL4896-LRE SL4896-VRE IN - IN - 2–10 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation and Wiring Terminal Identification, cont. SL9696 Series SL9696-RRE SL9696-LVE IN - IN - SL9696-VRE SL9696-VVE IN - IN - SL9696-CRE SL9696-CVE IN - IN - SL9696-LRE IN - 2–11 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 27 HAPTER HAPTER HAPTER EYPAD PERATION ETUP ARAMETERS In This Chapter... Display, LED and Keypad ....3–2 Keypad Operation ......3–3 Setup Parameter Listing .

  • Page 28: Chapter 3: Keypad Operation And Setup Parameters

    Chapter 3: Keypad Operation and Setup Parameters Display, LED and Keypad The SOLO temperature controller has a two color seven segment LED display, four types of LED status indicators and four function buttons. PV Display SV Display ALM1, ALM2, ALM3, LEDs OUT1, OUT2 LEDs °F, °C LEDs...

  • Page 29: Keypad Operation

    Press for less Hold for 3 sec. than 3 sec. Regulation Initial Setting Operation Mode Mode Mode Regulation Operation Initial Setting Parameters Parameters Parameters Page: 3–7 Page: 3–15 Page: 3–17 3–3 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 30: Setup Parameter Listing

    ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ P1-17 Analog High Adjustment Crhi - - - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Analog Low Adjustment P1-18 Crlo 3–4 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 31 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Output 1 Level P2-11 out1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ P2-12 Output 2 Level out2 3–5 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 32 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ - - - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ P3-22 Additional Cycles ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ - - - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Next Pattern Number P3-23 3–6 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 33: Regulation Mode Parameters

    PID Parameter Group Auto Select PID Parameter Group for Event 2 Input Range: PID0 to PID4 The SOLO controller can store up to 4 PID parameter groups ( PID0 PID3 ) for regular operation. The PID Parameter Group parameter sets...
  • Page 34 PID parameter group that has a Target SV that is the nearest to the SV set by the operator. The parameter is the Proportion Band of the PID parameter group for 3–8 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 35 The Derivative Time is a parameter group used for PID control. The PID0 PID3 controller can store up to four PID parameter groups ( for regular operation. One of the PID parameter groups can be selected 3–9 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 36 Event 2 input. This parameter is only displayed when the Event 2 input is on. The Event 2 input is only available on the SL4896 and SL9696 series controllers. Heating Hysteresis ID Number P1-9 Range: 0.0 to 999.9 3–10 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 37 / off cycle for Output 1. ClPD Output 1 Cooling Period This parameter is available when Output 1 is programmed as a cooling output in the PID or Ramp / Soak mode. 3–11 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 38 For On / Off type control the Dead Band parameter defines the area around the SV where the output remains off. The PV must go beyond the dead band range in order for either output 1 or output 2 to turn on. 3–12 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 39 Note: When decreasing the parameter value for Analog High Adjustment below -1999, the SOLO display will “roll over” to -0, indicating a value of -2000. Two “roll overs” equal a value of -4000 and so forth. For example, to enter a value of -5312 for Analog High Adjustment, hold the ’...
  • Page 40 Note: When increasing the parameter value of Analog Low Adjustment above 9999, the SOLO display will “roll up” to 0000, indicating a value of 10000. For example, to enter a value of 10625 for Analog Low Adjustment, hold the ’...

  • Page 41: Operation Mode Parameters

    ID Number P2-1 The Run / Stop parameter is used to control the operational status of the SOLO Controller. The available range varies according to the control mode and the status of the EVENT 1 input. The Event 1 input is available only for the SL4896 and SL9696 series controllers.
  • Page 42 S-HC / Cooling parameter ( , P3-7) to disable / enable Output 2. The value for this parameter can be changed in the Manual control mode. In other control modes, this parameter is read-only. 3–16 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 43: Initial Setting Parameters

    Temperature Unit ID Number P3-2 Range: F, C This parameter is available when the parameter Input Type is a thermocouple or RTD. tp-h Input Range High ID Number P3-3 3–17 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 44 This parameter is used to select the appropriate Ramp / Soak pattern number for setting up it’s individual parameters. Once a Ramp / Soak pattern number (0-7) is selected, the controller only displays the following pattern setup parameters until the key is pressed. 3–18 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 45 SP05 Step05 = 30° lin0 Link = OFF ti02 Time02 = 5 hrs 00 min. ti05 Time05 = 5 hrs 00 min. s-hC Heating / Cooling ID Number P3-7 3–19 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 46 ID Number P3-10 Range: 0 to 18 The SOLO controllers support 3 alarm outputs. (The SL4824 series supports only one alarm output.) The Alarm1, Alarm2 and Alarm3 parameters are used to select the alarm type. Refer to Chapter 4 for details.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3: Keypad Operation and Setup Parameters This is the Modbus network address of the SOLO Controller. Note: Each controller on the same network must have a unique Modbus network address. Baud Rate ID Number P3-15 2400 Range: 2400 bps...

  • Page 48: Reset To Factory Default

    This parameter is used to select a Ramp / Soak pattern that will execute after the current Ramp / Soak pattern is completed. If the parameter value is set to OFF, the SOLO controller will not begin another Ramp / Soak pattern after the current pattern.
  • Page 49 HAPTER HAPTER HAPTER ONTROLLER NPUTS AND UTPUTS In This Chapter... Control Input Types ......4–2 Event Inputs ......4–3 Control Output Types .

  • Page 50: Chapter 4: Controller Inputs And Outputs

    Chapter 4: Controller Inputs and Outputs Control Input Types Thermocouple or RTD Input The SOLO temperature controller can accept input from eleven types of thermocouples and two types of Platinum RTD sensors. Select the sensor type by using the parameter Input Type ( Inpt , P3-1).

  • Page 51: Event Inputs

    All SOLO controllers support four PID parameter groups. The SL4896 and SL9696 series SOLO controllers support an additional PID parameter group. When the Event 2 input is on, the SOLO controller uses the additional PID parameter group. SL4896 / SL9696...

  • Page 52: Control Output Types

    Set Value (SV) when an external input is turned on, but still using the PID control. Control Output Types The SOLO temperature controller supports four types of control outputs depending on the model chosen. The available outputs are Relay, Voltage Pulse, Current and Linear Voltage as shown in the controller part number.
  • Page 53 The Current output generates analog DC current with a range of 4-20 mA. The Ω maximum load resistance is 600 The output current is controlled by four factors, Analog High Adjustment, Analog Low Adjustment, Output Level and Output Period. 4–5 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 54 20mA + Analog High Adjustment = 18mA 4mA + Analog Low Adjustment = 2mA Output Level = 50% The Output Period sets how often the SOLO controller updates the output value. There are five parameters that define these four factors. Analog High Adjustment...
  • Page 55 10 VDC + Analog High Adjustment = 7VDC 0VDC + Analog Low Adjustment = 1VDC Output Level = 50% The Output Period sets how often the SOLO controller updates the output value. There are five parameters that define these two factors. Analog High Adjustment...

  • Page 56: Alarm Outputs

    The SL4848, SL4896 and SL9696 series SOLO controllers support three alarm output groups (ALA1, ALA2, ALA3) and one system alarm output (SALA). The SL4824 series SOLO controller supports one alarm output group (ALA1) and one system alarm output (SALA). ALA1 and ALA2 are both SPST normally open relay outputs.
  • Page 57 This alarm activates while the program is in SOAK status. This alarm activates while the program is in RUN status. Note: ALnH includes AL1H, AL2H and AL3H. ALnL includes AL1L, AL2L and AL3L. 4–9 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 58 PV continues to increase for two minutes, the system alarm turns on. Note: The SOLO controller checks the PV every 15 seconds. If the PV continues increasing / decreasing eight times when the controller checks the PV, the system alarm turns on.
  • Page 59 HAPTER HAPTER HAPTER ONTROL ODES In This Chapter... PID Control ......5–2 On / Off Control .

  • Page 60: Pid Control

    The SL4896 and SL9696 series controller also support an additional PID parameter group. The parameter group is used with the Event2 input. When Event2 input is on, the SOLO controller uses the additional PID group for the PID control. 5–2...

  • Page 61: On / Off Control

    Group 1 Group 2 Group for Event 2 Group 3 Group 4 Auto Tuning All SOLO controllers support the Auto Tuning feature to set up the following PID parameters automatically. Proportional Band ( n, P1-4) Integral Time ( n, P1-5)

  • Page 62: Ramp / Soak Control

    Step6 Time You can select which Ramp / Soak pattern the SOLO controller will execute first. The Ramp / Soak patterns can be executed in series, so the Ramp / Soak control can execute up to 64 steps (8 steps x 8 patterns). You can select which Ramp / Soak pattern will execute next or the controller stops after executing the current pattern.

  • Page 63: Manual Control

    Chapter 5: Control Modes The SOLO controller can execute the same Ramp / Soak pattern up to 200 times before it stops or moves to the next Ramp / Soak pattern. Ramp / Soak Display There are three Ramp / Soak display modes possible with the SOLO controller.
  • Page 65 HAPTER HAPTER HAPTER ONFIGURATION OFTWARE In This Chapter... PC Connection ......6–2 Software Installation ..... . .6–3 Com port Settings .

  • Page 66: Chapter 6: Configuration Software

    Configuration Software. It is available at the following URL for free download. http://support.automationdirect.com/downloads.html PC Connection To connect a PC to the SOLO controller, you will need the following component from AutomationDirect. • USB-485M (USB to RS-485 communication adapter) Use the supplied black 2-wire cable to connect the USB adapter to the SOLO controller.

  • Page 67: Software Installation

    You will see the following screen when the Configuration Software opens. There are six icons that are assigned to the main menu. Com port setup Recorder Exit Configuration Command Test About 6–3 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 68: Com Port Settings

    2. The remaining com port settings should match the RS-485 communication port setup on the controller. 3. Click the OK button once all parameters are set. Your PC is now able to communicate to the SOLO Controller. Proceed to one of these sections. • If you want to configure the controller Configuration •...
  • Page 69 Chapter 6: Configuration Software The Configuration window opens. You can configure up to four SOLO controllers at the same time. Select the Modbus address of the SOLO controller that you want to configure and click the Connect button. The following window opens.
  • Page 70 Chapter 6: Configuration Software To configure the SOLO controller from the software, ensure that the parameter On-Line Configuration is enabled and the Lock Mode is unlocked. Now any parameter can be changed. Press the Enter key after entering the new parameter value and the software will send the new value to the controller immediately.

  • Page 71: Recorder

    To open the Recorder window, click the following icon. The Recorder window opens. The Recorder allows you to monitor and record the PV of up to ten SOLO controllers at the same time. Select the Modbus address of each SOLO controller and the color of your choice.
  • Page 73 HAPTER HAPTER HAPTER ODBUS OMMUNICATION In This Chapter... Modbus Protocol ......7–2 Registers ....... .7–2 Connection with the DirectLOGIC PLC .

  • Page 74: Chapter 7: Modbus Communication

    Chapter 7: Modbus Communication Modbus Protocol All of the SOLO controllers have a 2-wire RS-485 serial communication port. The supported protocols are Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII. The following communication port settings are possible. Protocol Modbus RTU Modbus ASCII Network Address...
  • Page 75 P1-7 PD Control Offset 0.0 - 100.0% 100D 44110 V10015 P1-14 Proportion Band 0.01 - 99.99 100E 44111 V10016 Coefficient P1-15 Dead Band -999 - 9999 100F 44112 V10017 7–3 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 76 P2-6 Alarm 2 High Limit Please refer to the contents of 1026 44135 V10046 the “Alarm Outputs” for details. P2-7 Alarm 2 Low Limit Please refer to the contents of 1027 44136 V10047 the “Alarm Outputs” for details. 7–4 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 77 P3-20 Ramp / Soak Time 0 - 1500 (15 hours 0 2080~ 48321~ V20200~ minutes) 20BF* 48384* V20277* *Note: The Appendix covers the Modbus address map for the Ramp / Soak Control. 7–5 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 78 1 = RUN (default) P2-1 Stop the Ramp / Soak 0 = RUN (default) 0815 2070 Control 1 = STOP P2-1 Hold the Ramp / Soak 0 = RUN (default) 0816 2071 Control 1 = HOLD 7–6 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 79: Connection With The Directlogic Plc

    Connection with the DirectLOGIC PLC The following DirectLOGIC PLCs can communicate with the SOLO controller. The DL06 or D2-260 PLCs are preferred for connection with the SOLO controller because they have a built in RS-485 communication port support function code 05.
  • Page 80 8102/9841 RS422/485 cable Connect 25-pin or equivalent connector to Connect FA-ISOCON port A D4-450 port 2 to 25-pin connector’s RJ12 jack SOLO controller using modular cable supplied with FA-ISOCON Universal 25-pin D-sub connector (included with FA-ISOCON) 7–8 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 81: Connection With The C-More And C-More Micro Hmi Panels

    Connection with the C-more and C-more Micro HMI panels Any of the C-more and C-more Micro-Graphic HMI panels can be connected to the SOLO controllers. The C-more HMI panels have a built in RS-485 port. The C-more 3” Micro-Graphic panels require an optional module (EA-MG-SP1). C-more...
  • Page 83 PPENDIX PPENDIX PPENDIX ODBUS DDRESS AP FOR ONTROL In This Appendix... Last Step Number ......A–2 Additional Cycles ......A–2 Next Pattern Number .

  • Page 84: Appendix: Modbus Address Map For Ramp / Soak Control

    Pattern 1 1061 44194 V10141 Pattern 2 1062 44195 V10142 Pattern 3 1063 44196 V10143 Pattern 4 1064 44197 V10144 Pattern 5 1065 44198 V10145 Pattern 6 1066 44199 V10146 Pattern 7 1067 44200 V10147 A–2 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 85: Ramp / Soak Sv

    Step 5 V20005 V20015 V20025 V20035 V20045 V20055 V20065 V20075 Step 6 V20006 V20016 V20026 V20036 V20046 V20056 V20066 V20076 Step 7 V20007 V20017 V20027 V20037 V20047 V20057 V20067 V20077 A–3 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 86: Ramp / Soak Time

    V20244 V20254 V20264 V20274 Step 5 V20205 V20215 V20225 V20235 V20245 V20255 V20265 V20275 Step 6 V20206 V20216 V20226 V20236 V20246 V20256 V20266 V20276 Step 7 V20207 V20217 V20227 V20237 V20247 V20257 V20267 V20277 A–4 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 87: Index

    Analog Low Adjustment, 3–4, 4–5, 4–6, 4–7 Decimal Point Position, 3–5, 3–15 Auto Tuning, 3–2, 3–4, 3–7, 3–10, 5–3 Derivative Time, 3–4, 3–9, 5–3 Down Button, 3–2, 3–3 Baud Rate, 3–6, 3–21, 7–2 i–1 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 88 Output 2 Period, 3–4, 3–12, 4–5 Function Buttons, 3–3 Output Types Down Button, 3–2, 3–3 Current, 4–5 Rotate Button, 3–2, 3–3 Linear Voltage, 4–6 SET Button, 3–2, 3–3 Relay, 4–4 Up Button, 3–2, 3–3 Voltage Pulse, 4–5 i–2 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 89 SL4824 Series, 1–4 SL4848, SL4896, and SL9696 Series, 1–4 SET Button, 3–2, 3–3 Software Installation, 6–3 Special Symbols Notepad, 1–2 Warning, 1–2 Starting Ramp / Soak Pattern, 3–5, 3–15 i–3 1st Ed. Rev C 07/08 SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual...

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