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  • Page 1 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual Manual Number: SLB-USER-M...
  • Page 2 SOLO B aSic 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: SLB-USER-M Issue: 1st Edition Issue Date: 02/19 Publication History...
  • Page 3 ~ 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 4 Nulle partie de ce manuel ne doit être copiée, reproduite ou transmise de quelque façon que ce soit sans le consentement préalable écrit de la société Automationdirect.com™ Incorporated. AutomationDirect conserve les droits exclusifs à l’égard de tous les renseignements contenus dans le...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Who Should Read This Manual ���������������������������������������������� 1–2 Technical Support ����������������������������������������������������������������� 1–2 Supplemental Manuals ���������������������������������������������������������� 1–2 Special Symbols��������������������������������������������������������������������� 1–2 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller Introduction ....1–3 General Description ��������������������������������������������������������������� 1–3 Unpacking ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1–3 Model Number Explanation �������������������������������������������������� 1–4 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller Specifications ....1–5 Chapter 2: Installation and Wiring Ambient Conditions ..............
  • Page 6 Chapter 4: Controller Inputs and Outputs Control Input Types ..............4–2 Control Output Types .............4–2 Alarm Outputs ................4–5 Chapter 5: Control Modes PID Control ................5–2 On / Off Control ..............5–3 Manual Control ...............5–3 Error Display Information ............5–3 viii Solo Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 7 Overview of this Publication ������������������������������������������������������1–2 Who Should Read This Manual ��������������������������������������������������1–2 Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������1–2 Supplemental Manuals ��������������������������������������������������������������1–2 Special Symbols�������������������������������������������������������������������������1–2 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller Introduction ....1–3 General Description �������������������������������������������������������������������1–3 Unpacking ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������1–3 Model Number Explanation ������������������������������������������������������1–4 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller Specifications ....1–5...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Manual Overview Overview of this Publication The SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual describes the installation, configuration, and methods of operation of the SOLO Basic 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 Basic Temperature Controllers.

  • Page 9: Solo Basic Temperature Controller Introduction

    On select models there are two alarm outputs available with nine selectable alarm types. SOLO Basic controllers have a single control output that can be used for control of a heating or cooling application. Models with alarm outputs can...

  • Page 10: Model Number Explanation

    0: None 2: 2 Alarm outputs Output R: Relay output V: Voltage Pulse output C: DC Current output Panel Size (W x H) 4848: 1/16 DIN W48 x H48mm Solo Basic Temperature Controller 1–4 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 11: Solo Basic Temperature Controller Specifications

    DC 4-20 mA output (sourcing) (Load resistance: Max 600Ω) Alarm Output Option (2) SPST relays with shared common, 3A @ 250VAC resistive load *Note: Use only ungrounded thermocouples. ** No corrosive gases 1–5 1st Ed. 02/19 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 12 hapter hapter hapter nSTaLLaTiOn and irinG In this Chapter... Ambient Conditions ..............2–2 Installation Considerations ............2–2 Mounting Instructions ..............2–2 Controller and Panel Cutout Dimensions ........2–4 Terminal Identification ...............2–6...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation And Wiring

    IP66 rating. Mounting Instructions SLB4848 Series SOLO Basic temperature controllers should be mounted through a cutout in an enclosure or panel by using the dimensions shown on page 2–4. The directions for mounting the controller through a cutout are: 1.
  • Page 14 4. Tighten top and bottom screws evenly to secure temperature controller in place (The screw torque should be 0.4 to 0.5 N.m). 2–3 1st Ed. 02/19 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 15: Controller And Panel Cutout Dimensions

    If you have any questions concerning the installation or operation of this equipment, or if you need additional information, please call us at 1-800-633-0405 or 770-844-4200. 2–4 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 16 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 17: Terminal Identification

    – – SLB4848-C0 SLB4848-C2 SLB4848-V0 SLB4848-V2 (No alarm output) (2 sets of alarm outputs) AC 100~240V AC 100~240V 50/60 Hz 5VA 50/60 Hz 5VA 250 Vac ALM2 ALM1/OUT2 OUT1 – – – – 2–6 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 18 hapter hapter hapter eypad peraTiOn eTup arameTerS In this Chapter... Display, LCD and Keypad ............3–2 Keypad Operation ..............3–3 Setup Parameter Listing .............3–4 Regulation Mode Parameters .............3–7 Operation Mode Parameters ............3–10 Initial Setting Parameters ............3–12 Reset to Factory Default ............3–14 Key Lock Function ..............3–14...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Keypad Operation And Setup Parameters

    Output indicators light when the output is ON. °F, °C Indicator Temperature unit indicator. °C: Celsius, °F: Fahrenheit 1, 2 Indicators Alarm output indicators light when appropriate alarm is activated. Key Indicator Key indicator lights when key lock is enabled. 3–2 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 20: Keypad Operation

    Press the SET button again to return the controller to the Operation mode main screen. Press for less Hold for 3 sec. than 3 sec. Regulation Initial Setting Operation Mode Mode Mode Regulation Operation Initial Setting Parameters Parameters Parameters 3–3 1st Ed. 01/19 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 21: Setup Parameter Listing

    4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 pv6a Analog High Adjustment 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 a1ma Analog Low Adjustment 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 a1mi 3–4 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 22 Output 2 Upper Limit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 o2mA - - - Output 2 Lower Limit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 o2mi 3–5 1st Ed. 01/19 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 23 Alarm 2 Options 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 al2o - - - Alarm 2 Delay 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 al2d 3–6 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 24: Regulation Mode Parameters

    PV at the SV because the output is zero when the PV is equal to the SV. This parameter modifies the output level when the PV is equal to the SV. 3–7 1st Ed. 01/19 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 25 The Output Cooling parameter defines one output period or the duration of one on / off cycle for the Output. Output Cooling Period This parameter is available when the Output is programmed as a cooling output. Available in PID and Manual mode. 3–8 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 26 4ma in 1uA increments. If set to -100 the output will be 3.9ma at 0 percent output. Range of -964 to 3895 with a system default of 0. This parameter is only available on Current Output models. 3–9 1st Ed. 01/19 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 27: Operation Mode Parameters

    Run / Stop The Run / Stop parameter is used to control the operational status of the SOLO Basic Controller. The controller can either be in run mode or stop mode. During stop mode the output is turned off but alarms remain active.
  • Page 28 Output 1 / Output 2 Lower Limit Lower output percentage. Linear calculation is done between the lower and upper limit. Range of 0.0 to 100 with a system default of 0.0. 3–11 1st Ed. 01/19 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 29: Initial Setting Parameters

    This is the minimum value of the set point temperature range. The SV value cannot be set lower than the value. This parameter cannot tp-L be higher than the Input Range High parameter ( tp-h 3–12 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 30 Alarm 2 ala2 Range: 0 to 9 The SOLO Basic models equipped with alarms support 2 alarm outputs. The Alarm1 and Alarm2 parameters are used to select the alarm type. Refer to Chapter 4 for details. Alarm 1 Options...

  • Page 31: Reset To Factory Default

    KEYP is displayed to enter the password change screen CH6P. Enter the current password. If the password is correct, nEwP will be displayed. If the password is incorrect, the screen will return to PV/SV display mode. 3–14 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 32 PV/SV display mode with the keys unlocked. If two password entries do not match, the screen will return to step 2. Note: If the password is lost or fogotten, restore the factory settings to reset lock condition. 3–15 1st Ed. 01/19 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 33 hapter hapter hapter OnTrOLLer npuTS and uTpuTS In this Chapter... Control Input Types ..............4–2 Control Output Types ..............4–2 Alarm Outputs ................4–5...

  • Page 34: Chapter 4: Controller Inputs And Outputs

    Chapter 4: Controller Inputs and Outputs Control Input Types Thermocouple or RTD Input The SOLO Basic temperature controller can accept input from eleven types of thermocouples and four types of RTD sensors. Thermocouple* Type and Temperature Range Input Temperature Sensor Type LED Display...
  • Page 35 The operation cycle of the Voltage Pulse output is controlled by two factors, Output Level and Output Period. 1 cycle Output Level 12 VDC 0 VDC Output Period For example, when the Output Level is 60% and the Output Period is 10 4–3 1st Ed. 02/19 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 36 There are seven parameters that define these four factors. Analog High Adjustment Analog High Adjustment ( ). Range -3895 to 659 uA. a1ma Analog Low Adjustment Analog Low Adjustment ( ). Range -964 to 3895 uA. a1mi 4–4 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...

  • Page 37: Alarm Outputs

    Output 1 Cooling Period ( ). Range: 0.1 to 60 seconds o1-C Alarm Outputs The SOLO Basic controller can support two alarms on select models. See the Alarm Output Chart on the following page. 4–5 1st Ed. 02/19 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 38 SV-(AL-H). The alarm output turns OFF when the PV value is higher SV-(AL-H) SV-(AL-L) SV than the setting value SV-(AL-L). Disconnection Alarm: This alarm output is enabled if the sensor connection is incorrect or has been disconnected. 4–6 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 39 hapter hapter hapter OnTrOL OdeS In this Chapter... PID Control .................5–2 On / Off Control .................5–3 Manual Control ................5–3 Error Display Information ............5–3...

  • Page 40: Chapter 5: Control Modes

    Chapter 5: Control Modes The SOLO Basic controller can be configured for any of the following control modes. • PID control • On / Off control • Manual control PID Control Auto Tuning The SOLO Basic controllers support an Auto Tuning feature to set up the following PID parameters automatically.

  • Page 41: On / Off Control

    Adjust the values of the Output Level parameters ( out1 out2 to control the output levels. Error Display Information The chart below illustrates the possible error displays shown on the SOLO Basic Temperature controller. 5–3 1st Ed. 02/19 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 42 Check sensor type and it’s condition. If Temperature is damaged or wrong replace and update Sensor Type Error out of range for settings. Check actual condition to make sure sensor type temperature is within sensor range. 5–4 SOLO Basic Temperature Controller User Manual...

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