3216CC Controller Contents INTRODUCTION TO THE CONTROLLER AND MANUAL SING ANUAL PID C ONTROL BASIC OPERATION ONTROLLER AYOUT ISPLAY QUICK START GUIDE PERATION AS A SIMPLE CONTROLLER HANGING THE OINT SING THE CONTROLLER NDERSTANDING EVELS SETTING UP THE CONTROLLER (3216CC...
1 Introduction to the Controller and Manual Using This Manual This manual aims to explain how to set up and operate the Eurotherm 3216CC series of controllers; it must be read in conjunction with the product main manual. Due to the complex nature of furnace or oven control the use of technical terms throughout this manual is unavoidable.
Introduction 2 Basic Operation Controller Layout (Home Display) Power Output Measured Indicator Temperature Setpoint Temperature Alarm Hold Indicator Indicator Remote Run Indicator Indicator (When configured) Scroll Key Page Key Scroll Key Up Key Down Key Keys The Page key is used to access level 2 when held down Page Key ...
Quick Start Guide 3 Quick Start Guide Operation as a simple controller When switched on, the controller goes through a short test routine and then shows the measured temperature (PV = Process Value) in the upper part of the display, and below it, the set temperature (Set Point).
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Quick Start Guide When level 2 operations have been completed, the supervisor must return to Level 1 either manually or by ‘power cycling’, there is no time out function. To Return to Level 1 1. Press and hold the page Key 2.
To do this the controller must be set to supervisor level (Level 2) see section 3.4 Set Point Ramp Rate (3216CC only) To control the rate at which the temperature rises to sepoint, the SP.RATE function is used.
Operating Customer ID. A furnace or oven identification number can be entered if required. This maybe used to identify one of many units, for production or quality control systems. Press scroll until the display shows ID <customer ID>. Using the Up Down enter your own identification number.
Operating Dwell Timer A dwell timer is used to control a process at a fixed temperature for a defined period. At the end of the time period the controller will switch off the output power to the elements. Press scroll until the display shows TM.CFG <TIMER CONFIGURATION>. Using the Up Down ...
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Operating Press scroll until the display shows DWELL < SET TIME DURATION >. Use the Up Down to enter the time duration required, before the output power switches on. LMC20-GB – v1’04...
Operating Soft Start Timer The soft start timer is used to start a process at a reduced setpoint and power. The soft start setpoint is used as a threshold only and is not a control point. Example: Main Setpoint = 800°C Max power limit = 75% (This maybe set at the factory) Soft Start Setpoint...
Operating 6 Running a Timer Run. This starts the timer. Hold. This stops the timer at the elapsed time. It will start again from the elapsed time when Run is selected again. Reset. This sets the timer back to zero. It can be run again from this state. End cannot be set –...
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Operating Running Dwell Timer with Ramp Rate Set the ramp rate as outlined in section 4.1 Set the dwell time as outlined in section 5.2 When the timer is set to run with a set ramp rate, the timer will not start to count down until the setpoint has been reached with the ramp, at which time the timer will begin time count down.
Operating Delayed Switch On Timer Operation Action Indication Indicator – RUN = On To RUN Timer Press and quickly Scrolling Display – Timer Running release + Static Text - OFF Indicator – RUN = Flashing To HOLD timer Press and quickly Scrolling Display –...
Operating Delay timer with ramp rate functions Indicator – RUN = On - if ramp rate active Timer Ended Scrolling Text – Timer Running When ramp rate active Indicator – RUN = Flashing To HOLD timer Press and quickly Scrolling Display – Timer Hold release ...
Operating Time Remaining The time remaining of any timer mode can be checked at any time while a timer is active. To view the time remaining, press scroll until the display shows T.REMN <TIME REMAINING>. Note: The time remaining can be modified at any time while the count down timer is running, by pressing, the Up ...
To reveal or hide parameters in the controller it is necessary to go into configuration modes and enter a security codes. Please consult Carbolite Gero. Digital Communications – RS232 If the RS232 option is supplied, then the furnace is fitted with one sub miniature D-socket connected to the controller communications (comms) module.
Options Comms Address Typically the comms address is set to 1, but this can be changed. In the case of RS485 and multiple instruments it is necessary to set different addresses. To change the address value access the level 2 list. In level 2 press the scroll key until the ADDR (ADDRESS) parameter is displayed.
Controller Fault 9 Controller Fault Fault Code Diagnostic Table Error Code Explanation Actions Replace the Furnace or Oven S.br Temperature sensor failure Temperature Sensor 10 Glossary of Terms Process Value (PV) The actual temperature of the furnace or oven. °C The target temperature the furnace or oven is trying to Setpoint (SP) °C...