Initial Setup; Basic Operation Setup; Auto Tune Operation; Communication/Data Logging - Digi-Sense TC9600 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide: DIGI-SENSE

Initial Setup

Install controller in a safe operating area.
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 Plug the heating or cooling device (sold separately) into the output connector, located on the back of
the control.
Connect input sensor into the proper connection input on the back of the controller.
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 Place the ferrite clip over the lead wire of the sensor, for reference picture of installation see page 41
in manual
Connect external alarm output to the control. (optional)
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 Connect USB cable to the USB connector, located on the back of the control. (optional)
Plug supplied AC cord into the IEC input connector, located on the back of the controller.
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Basic Operation Setup

Turn power switch ON, located on the back of controller.
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 Follow the instructions on the welcome screen.
- Press select key to read a brief description of each key on the front of controller.
- Press the MENU key to skip the instructions and enter into the main operation screen.
 Press the select key to make a user editable field active. A line will appear under the field when the
field is active for editing.
Use the UP / DOWN arrow keys to adjust the value that is active in a user editable field.
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 Enter the user-configurable setup by pressing the MENU key from the system status screen.
Use the MENU key to advance through each menu setting.
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TC9600 control mode is set at the factory for PID operation with a type J thermocouple input sensor.
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If different control mode and input sensor is desired reference the TC9600 manual for setup instruc-
tions
All changed settings will be retained in memory when returning to the System Status screen.
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Use the flow chart (appendix pages 39-40 in the manual) to have a visual of the controls menu layout.
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Auto Tune Operation

 Set up your process as noted in the initial setup.
Verify that the Auto Tune feature is enabled in the menu settings.
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From the main operation screen set the Set Point temperature.
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 Press the Tune button and the indicators showing Tune and Heat will be illuminated on display.
The Set Point value isn't changeable after the Tune process has started. The value is locked until the
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Tune process is complete or aborted by the user.
Stopping the Tune operation prior to it finishing will cause the PID settings to be returned to factory
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default values.
PID values will be saved in non-volatile memory.
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Communication/Data Logging:

Install data logging software on computer system.
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 Connect USB Type B connector into the connector located on the back of TC9600 controller.
Connect the Type A connector into the USB port on the computer.
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Start the data logging software on the computer.
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Select correct COM port in the software and then press the connect button.
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Control is now communicating to the logging software.
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Set all logging preferences in the software and begin logging the process.
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For more information reference the user manual.
TC9600 Advance Multiparameter Controller
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Models: 89800-13 & 89800-14
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