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  • Page 1 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Content Content General ............................... 3 Information to this Manual ......................3 CE Conformity ........................... 3 Limitation of Liability ........................3 Terms of Warranty ........................3 Copyright ...........................

  • Page 3: General

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS General General Information to this Manual This manual enables the safe and efficient use with the device. The manual is part of the instrument and has to be kept in a location where users of the controller always have access to.

  • Page 4: Explanation Of Symbols

    Intended Use The Regulus RD is a programmable PID temperature controller in table housing. It is optimized for use with one or two Sensortherm pyrometers as temperature sensor. A second pyrometer can be used for a second measurement point or to enlarge the overall temperature range when using 2 different ranges.

  • Page 5: Safety

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Safety Safety General Any person who is tasked to carry out work with the device must have read and understood the operat- ing instructions before beginning. Operation and maintenance of the system may only be performed by trained personnel.

  • Page 6: Electrical Connection

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Pin Assignment Pin 49..54 Pin 55..60 X7: RS232 X5+6: Relays outputs X10+11: Thermocou- External sensor X2 ple connectors External sensor X1...
  • Page 7 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Electrical Connection Connector X3 – Digital Inputs / External Setpoint Settings/ Control Output Function Regulus + Digital input A 44 * +24 V +24 V...
  • Page 8 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Electrical Connection Connector X4 – Digital Outputs / Actual Value Output Function Regulus + Output A +24 V + Output B + Output C Max. 100 mA...

  • Page 9: Thermocouple Types -K And -S

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Electrical Connection 3.1.1 Thermocouple Types -K and -S Please consider the special characteristics of thermocouples if the device is equipped with correspond- ing connectors. Thermocouple probes are sensitive against temperature variation. Using a Regulus and a thermocouple with different device temperatures can induce a failure current that results in a tempera- ture display different of the effective temperature.

  • Page 10: Digital Outputs

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Electrical Connection Digital Input Digital Input Digital Input Activated Program Activated (1 = input active) (1 = input active) (1 = input active) program to activate...

  • Page 11: Analog Outputs

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Commissioning  Setpoint band The setpoint band is composed of the 2 setpoint limits and defines a range within the temperature has to be. The output is activated if the measured value is outside the defined value.

  • Page 12: Sensortools Software

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software SensorTools Software Installation With the minimum requirements devices can be connect and configured. When capturing or recording data, the performance is potentially impaired, that is errors or interruptions in data transfer can occur.

  • Page 13: General Settings

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software Measuring temperature or underflow / overflow of sensor‘s temperature range Setpoint temperature in manual mode or program selection Software Window – Overview Control window...
  • Page 14 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software  A Sensortherm pyrometer (digital sampled) is connected via serial interface and the temperature range is automatically read out. A Sensortherm pyrometer (analog sampled) is connected via serial interface and analog input, but the analog output of the pyrometer used as signal transmitter.

  • Page 15: Pyrometer Alignment

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software 5.3.2 Pyrometer Alignment Precondition of a successful control process is a steady temperature capturing. Align the pyrometer or sensor to an area where a control process can be influenced (e.g. to a faster heated border than a centered alignment).
  • Page 16 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software  Analog outputs (see 3.1.4) - Measurement temperature (actual value output) / control output: Select the required output for the connected device. - PVM interval (period’s time) (only available if 10 V PWM is selected): Select the value corre- sponding to your connected device.
  • Page 17 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software  Setting heating control  The output switches at a detected temperature peak (see in 5.4.2 Peak detection function). Switching back of the output can be de- layed.
  • Page 18 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software  Data Collection (buffer mode) (Only available when connected via serial in- terface. Not with USB, since this always runs with the highest possible speed).

  • Page 19: Start A Control Process In Manual Mode

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software 5.4.1 Start a Control Process in Manual Mode In manual mode, a setpoint temperature and necessary PID Current measuring control parameters can be entered directly into the software temperature, set- or at the Regulus.
  • Page 20 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software  Power adjustments - P-min: The minimum control output power defines the power which is to the control output at least. - P-max: The maximum control output limits the power to the entered value.

  • Page 21: Create Program Sequences

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software 5.4.2 Create Program Sequences Select the Programs tab to reach the window for creating or changing program sequences, save on the computer and transmit them to the Regulus.
  • Page 22 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software General Program Parameters Settings in this field are only valid for the current program. INFO: A control process where the temperature is approached from a temperature higher than the setpoint temperature, the controller cannot control active, as the attainment of the tempera- ture depends on the cooling rate of the material.
  • Page 23 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software Entering Values for a Programmed Process Program parameters Program steps Graphic chart of current program flow  Setpoint: Setpoint specification  Ramp time (in 100 ms): The setpoint temperature will be approached by increasing the temperature with a uniform gradient of the temperature within the entered time (0.0 s is off).

  • Page 24: Starting A Program

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software Starting a Program Program start will be done via the Regulus or in the Current measuring control window of the software. temperature Select a program to be executed.

  • Page 25: Graphical Display / Data Recording

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software Graphical Display / Data Recording The graph window is used for monitoring the sensor temperature(s) and the control process. It shows measuring information once the Regulus and a sensor is connected.
  • Page 26 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software  The transferred measured value data can be recorded on hard disk for subsequent analysis. Click the recording button to start and stop recording, the button flashes when recording is active Pause interrupts the recording.

  • Page 27: Data Playback

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software 5.6.1 Data Playback  Press the playback button in the main windows to open a playback window and show the last measured values.

  • Page 28: Communication / Options

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS SensorTools Software Communication / Options  Sprache / Language: Selects between German and English user interface.  Print configuration file has the same function as in the device configuration under "service func- tions": Prints a stored device settings file.

  • Page 29: Device Handling

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Device Handling Device Handling If connected to the power supply the instrument is ready to use. Interrupt the power supply to switch off the device.

  • Page 30: Menu Settings

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Device Handling Menu Settings The following table shows the menu points in sequence performed on the Regulus. Note: The temperature unit of the Regulus in °C or °F is automatically set to the temperature setting of a connected Sensortherm pyrometer.
  • Page 31 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Device Handling sors (configurable in software SensorTools). Also temperature limits for the analog actual value output can be set. Sensor Select Sensor selection A, B, C, D S.Zs...

  • Page 32: Status Messages / Error Codes

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Device Handling (Baud rates >230400 only with RS485) 9600 230400 19002 460800 38400 921600 57600 Address 00 - 97 Delay Command delay (without unit, if necessary...

  • Page 33: Technical Data

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Technical Data Technical Data Measured value display / LCD dot matrix 16x2 STN white text on blue background Program and status display LCD height of digits: 4.84 x 9.66 mm...

  • Page 34: Communication Via Serial Interface / Interface Commands

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Communication via Serial Interface / Interface Commands Storage: Store packages under the following conditions:  Do not store outdoors  Avoid mechanical shock and vibration ...
  • Page 35 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Communication via Serial Interface / Interface Commands Reference number of a connected Sensortherm pyrometer Read / write user interface X = 2...6,8,9,a,b 2=4800 Bd, 3=9600 Bd, 4=19200 Bd, 5=38400 Bd, 6=57600 Bd, 8=115200 Bd, 9=230400 Bd, a=460800 Bd, b=921600 Bd.
  • Page 36 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Communication via Serial Interface / Interface Commands Answer: XXXXYYYY in 1/10° hex XXXX=beginning of temp. range, YYYY=end of temp. range Read temperature sub range for Extern 1 input Answer: XXXXYYYY in 1/10°...
  • Page 37 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Communication via Serial Interface / Interface Commands Read serial number of Regulus XYYYY Test function: output value on analog output or control output X = 0 or 1, YYYY = 0000...ffff (hex) 0=analog output, 1=control output, YYYY=test output value With YYYY=“xxxx“...

  • Page 38: Index

    PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS Index Index Interface commands ..........34 Analog outputs ............. 11 Menu settings ............30 Commissioning ............ 11 Communication / options ........28 Operation modes ..........11 Communication via serial interface ......
  • Page 39 PID Program Controller Regulus RD / RDS / RDK / RDKS / RDKK / RDSS...
  • Page 40 Sensortherm GmbH Hauptstr. 123 65843 Sulzbach Phone: +49 (0)6196 64065-80 Fax: +49 (0)6196 64065-89 E-mail: info@sensortherm.de Internet: www.sensortherm.de © Sensortherm GmbH Regulus RD_RDS_RDK_RDKS_RDKK_RDSS (Dec. 08, 2017)

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