4.12.1. The Datalog ..............47 2.1.7. Panel Mount ...............20 4.12.1.1. Archive Mode ............47 2.2. Installing I/O modules and Gefran communication ....21 4.12.1.2. File compression on the local disk ....47 2.2.1. General installation rules ..........21 4.12.1.3. Amount of savable sampled data ......47 2.2.2.
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5.3. Creating a custom page ............92 8.5.2. System signals ............125 5.3.1. Screen coordinates ............92 5.3.2. Creating and editing a component ......92 2850T-3850T configuration in GF_eXpress ..5.1.4. Example of autoclave ..........92 5.3.2.1. Precision component configuration ....93 5.3.2.2. Color ..............93 9.1.
PREFACE Device data Write the order code and other plate data found on the label applied to the controller exterior here (see illustration). Should you need technical assistance, they must be communicated to Gefran Customer Service. Serial number Finished product...
They indicate a risk condition for the installation They indicate a reference to other technical docu- technician or user due to hazardous voltages. ments that may be downloaded from www.gefran. com. They call the reader's attention to a specific point.
Gefran S.p.A. cannot be held in any way liable for any dam- prior notice. age to persons or property resulting from controller tamper- ing, incorrect and improper use or otherwise non compliant with controller features and instructions in this manual.
The profile programmer can be set in synchronous mode (6 for model 2850T and 10 for model 3850T), some of which (all profiles are run with a common time base) or asynchro- are customisable.
The ACK parameter, settable for each alarm, ensures that the active alarm was acknowledged by the operator. 1.2. Model differences 2850T 3850T Touch Screen display dimensions 3,5” 7” Number of keys Number of customisable keys Max number of LOOP...
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.4. 2850T controller Main features • Operator interface with color touch screen display, 3.5 " • Up to 8 PID control loops • Cascade, ratio and valve PID controls • Profile programmer with ramps and retention; synchro- nous and asynchronous •...
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.4.2. Dimensions and drilling templates 91.6 2850T Hole Dimensions in mm Figure 2 - 2850T interface dimensions and drilling templates 80703B_MHW_2850T/3850T_02-2019_ENG...
Message language selection 1.5.1. Display and keys Figure 3 - 3850T display and key description Shortcut icon (the landing page depends on the option Back key: return to the previous page. Custom Page 1 button: go to first custom page.
(the supply voltage, number and type of inputs and outputs). See chapter 10 - Order codes - to verify the configuration corresponding to each order code. Warning! If even one of the above-mentioned requirements (qualified technician, device intact, configuration not matching that required) is not met, suspend installation and contact your Gefran dealer or Gefran Customer Ser- vice. 2.1.
Never block the air vents. The illustrations “Figure 2 - 2850T interface dimensions and drilling templates” on page 13 and “Figure 4 - 3850T interface dimensions and drilling templates” on page 15 indicate the minimum distances to be observed to ensure device ventilation.
2. INSTALLATION 2.2. Installing I/O modules and Gefran communication 2.2.1. General installation rules The I/O module groups are designed for permanent indoor Raceway installations. They must be installed in control panels that are able to protect the connectors on the modules.
2. INSTALLATION 2.2.6. Removing Modules To remove the modules: pull down lower slide lock to release the module; rotate the module outwards; remove the top part of the module hook from the DIN rail. Figure 11 - Removal from DIN rail 2.3.
2. INSTALLATION Ensure that the 24 VDC power supply is fitted with a switch, or that there is a bipolar switch on the line that connects it to the mains voltage, in order to easily cut-off power to the controller in case of need. 2.3.5.
2850T and 3850T controllers must Note that the private network can also be constituted by a be isolated. This is achieved by structuring the network single device.
2. INSTALLATION On the page that opens, enable VNC by ticking the The viewer can handle multiple concurrent connections, appropriate box and enter the password that will be but an excessive number of connections can cause image used to login. The password can be up to 34 charac- refresh to slow.
2. INSTALLATION 2.7. F-MIX module connection diagrams 2.7.1. General layout Yellow LED: +24 VDC external power supply on Green LED: digital input DI1 status ON Green LED: digital input DI2 status ON Green LED: digital input DI3 status ON Green LED: digital input DI4 status ON Green LED: digital input DI5 status ON Green LED: digital input DI6 status ON Green LED: digital input DI7 status ON...
2. INSTALLATION 2.7.2. Voltage Inputs RTD PT100/PT1000 - 4-wire connection Voltage +24 VDC 2.7.3. Digital inputs Digital inputs DI1 ... DI8 Inputs RTD PT100/PT1000 - 3-wire connection 24 VDC ± 25% 2.7.4. Analog inputs Potentiometer inputs Inputs RTD PT100/PT1000 - 2-wire connection Type J, K, R, S, T thermocouple inputs 80703B_MHW_2850T/3850T_02-2019_ENG...
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2. INSTALLATION Single-ended voltage inputs Amplified current transducer inputs - 4-wire connection Power supply Power supply Power supply Power supply Differential voltage inputs Amplified current transducer inputs - 2-wire connection Power supply Power supply Current inputs Power supply Power supply 80703B_MHW_2850T/3850T_02-2019_ENG...
2. INSTALLATION 2.9. Touch Screen calibration procedure Step 1 – Power off the unit and locate the “SEL” rotary Step 4 – Proceed to calibrate all corners and screen centre switch on the right side of the unit case in the same way: Step 2 –...
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2. INSTALLATION Centre Step 5 – After the “center” calibration please wait until the unit returns automatically to main page Step 6 – Reset “SEL” switch to “0” position (it is not necessary to power-off the unit) The calibration procedure is over 80703B_MHW_2850T/3850T_02-2019_ENG...
The general description of the display and the keys of the individual models is contained in the paragraphs “1.4.1. Display and keys” on page 12 for the 2850T interface and “1.5.1. Display and keys” on page 14 for the 3850T interface. 3.1.1.
3. COMMISSIONING 3.3. First start-up The diagram illustrates controller operations at first start-up. Power ON Loading F-GCANs Controller start Slow blink Fast blink I/O module Installation F-GCANs Check options Slow blink Fast blink Launch F-GCANs Loading options Slow blink Running functions Controller on F-GCANs Alarm signal triggered.
If in doubt, or if you would like some clarification, please If you are unsure of your skills, or you are not fully aware of visit www.gefran.com or contact the Gefran Customer Care the consequences that could result from incorrect param- service.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.3. Monitor Program The Monitor Program page is the page that shows the most The Monitor Program page is always accessible: important information of the loaded program. It is also the • using the Home Page Monitor Monitor Prog page which, by default (editable), appears at the end of the menu or more simply multi-purpose controller start-up procedure.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.4. Monitor Recorder If the programmer option does not appear, the instrument The procedure for control recipe settings is very similar to has a number of record pages. These pages may be used that of the programmer, with the same pages and the same to manage record recipes (start up, stop, etc).
4. CONFIGURATION 4.5. Main menu (controller with all options) Home Page This is what the Home Page and the main menu look like for the controller version complete with all options. For the menu layout for other controller versions, see paragraphs “4.7.
This menu tree applies to controllers marked with order code: 2850T-PS-xx-00-00-GL-GV-00-xx-0-0 HOME PAGE 3850T-PS-xx-00-00-GL-GV-00-xx-0-0 MONITOR Menu With this menu you can view input and output status, alarm history, monitor the run process, open custom pages (GETView), read information on the controller configuration and manage information on the energy consumed by outputs.
This menu tree applies to controllers marked with order code: 2850T-0C-xx-00-00-GL-GV-00-xx-0-0 HOME PAGE 3850T-0C-xx-00-00-GL-GV-00-xx-0-0 MONITOR Menu With this menu you can view input and output status, alarm history, open custom pages (GETView), read information on the controller configuration and manage information on the energy consumed by outputs.
This menu tree applies to controllers marked with order code: 2850T-0S-xx-00-00-GL-GV-00-xx-0-0 HOME PAGE 3850T-0S-xx-00-00-GL-GV-00-xx-0-0 MONITOR Menu With this menu you can view input and output status, alarm history, open custom pages (GETView), read information on the controller configuration and manage information on the energy consumed by outputs.
This menu tree applies to controllers marked with order code: 2850T-CS-xx-00-00-GL-GV-00-xx-0-0 HOME PAGE 3850T-CS-xx-00-00-GL-GV-00-xx-0-0 MONITOR Menu With this menu you can view input and output status, alarm history, open custom pages (GETView), read information on the controller configuration and manage information on the energy consumed by outputs.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.10. MONITOR menu STATUS sub-menu (page 43) Digital and analog input and output status ALARM HISTORY sub-menu (page 43) Alarm history stored by the controller. MONITOR PROG sub-menu (page 43) Opening the monitoring page and managing saved programs. GETview sub-menu (page 44) Creating and managing custom pages.
“11.1. 2850T control- To view data on the various PID, use keys - and +. ler” on page 155 and “11.2. 3850T controller” on page To reset the counts, touch the Reset All button. 157.
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4. CONFIGURATION Warning! The DO field shows information on each ENERGY CALCULATION WITH TA single digital output, while the PID field shows Energy is calculated on the basis of the current reading totals for all outputs used during the PID. obtained from the TAs connected to the PID in question.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.11. LOOP Menu The LOOP menu lets you view 1, 2 (default view) or 4 LOOP • The controller operating mode (Mode), which can be on the same page. automatic (Auto), where the output value is calculated by PID, or manual, where the output value can be set To switch from one display to another, touch the page num- manually with the MAN POW parameter.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.12. DATALOG Menu TREND sub-menu (page 48) Graphic display of time trend for 8 variables selected by the user. EXPORT sub-menu (page 49) Exporting recorded controller operating data to main- tain a log. TREND HISTORY sub-menu (page 50) Graphic display of process variable time trend in previ- ous processes.
4. CONFIGURATION Disk Full Alarm keys. The length (in seconds) of each of Automatic alert with alarm (reported in the alarm list) when the 10 horizontal divisions of the grid is indicated below the the amount of free memory on internal disk or SD card, is Grid time [s] label.
Wait USB appears under the USB bus symbol, to and display format adjusted using the DataLog Utility appli- the right. cation, distributed for free on the Gefran website. Note If an SD card is used, it may be used as the sole filing medium or as a copy of the internal disk.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.12.4. TREND HISTORY sub-menu The commands and information available are the same as the TREND sub-menu, with the following exceptions: • the name of the directory and file data are displayed above the graph; • button returns to the record list page; •...
Monitor Program page (see page ments and the controller can store up to 200 (model 2850T) 36); or 250 (model 3850T) programs. access the selected program configuration Each program is defined by the name that is assigned to it.
Extended program description. It is used to iden- Alphanumeric text. The maximum length of the Description tify the program running on different pages. text is 23 (model 2850T) or 30 (model 3850T) characters. It is the time base shared by all program seg- m : s...
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4. CONFIGURATION NOTE 4 : In the following table, DO off means that the program-controlled outputs are reset BASE - page 1 Mode or status Parameter Controlled digital outputs Start from SP Sp Value Start Mode Start from PV PV Value DO off Stop mode Last step...
4. CONFIGURATION Program Base configuration page (4) allows you to con- To define a variable, touch the line and select the variable figure up to 16 output events that can be enabled (ON) or from the pop-up list that opens. For details on the pop-up disabled (OFF) in the various steps.
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4. CONFIGURATION 4. CONFIGURATION A blank line appears in the window for the new segment. For each variable you can set: Touch the individual fields to: • = : keep the original variable value. Give a descriptive name to the segment. The name •...
4. CONFIGURATION 4. CONFIGURATION use the lower indicated pair unit of measurement). The increase or decrease ramp is linear. Starting from the process value (PV) at the start of the segment, the Segment SP controller increments or decreases the setpoint value linearly so that, at the end of the set time, the setpoint corresponds to the final SP value.
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The entered text can be up to 34 characters in the 2850T model and up to 42 characters in the 3850T model. The tables below detail the various types of functions avail- able and their features.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.13.3.4. Program report configuration For details on the pop-up window, see the description The Report section allows you to configure archived vari- on page 103. • String: lets you select a stored text string. ables such as DataLog and Batch Report. For details on the pop-up window, see the description on page 103.
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4. CONFIGURATION Special programmes, the ZERO programme The ZERO programme is a special programme always present in the instrument, a routine without any associated profiles, but only the getLogic and Reporting part, which cannot be deleted by the user. Its most important features are: •...
Exit: closes the sub-menu and restarts the controller with the new settings. Other indications displayed are technical support informa- tion for Gefran. 4.14.2.1. Configuration Section To use this submenu, the user must be level 1 or 2. The LANGUAGE sub-menu allows you to change the con- troller language.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.14.2.2. Network Configuration internal clock. As soon as the connection to the NTP server is restored, the internal clock re-synchronises. The address of the NTP server can be entered in the appro- priate field both as a name and as an IP address. The following table lists some free-to-use NTP servers.
4. CONFIGURATION the screen on. To turn the screen back on once a screen saver timer has been set, just touch the screen. Reduce the brightness and do not always leave the screen on to lengthen its life. The Save and Cancel buttons appear when changes have been made and allow them to be saved or cancelled, re- spectively, leaving the previous configuration.
4. CONFIGURATION correct set. 4.14.2.10. Information System Message • Present (operational) indicates whether the node is present or not. • Net Status displays network status. If other than 5, it signals an error. • Miss counter shows the errors counted since the last boot. •...
4. CONFIGURATION 4.14.4. PROGRAM CLOCK sub-menu The button enables and disables the weekly repetition of the clocks (green = enabled, grey = disabled). 4.14.5. PROGRAMS MGR sub-menu To use this submenu, the user must be level 1 or 2. The PROGRAM CLOCK submenu may be used to create and manage weekly clocks for controlling automatic oper- To use this submenu, the user must be level 1 or 2.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.15.1.2. F-MIX analog input configuration For more information on calibration and linear conversion, see paragraph “7.3. Correction of linear inputs and outputs” on page 107. • D.P.: set the number of decimal places (max 3) to dis- play the value in engineering units. For temperatures, the precision is set to 1 decimal.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.15.1.3. F-MIX analog output configuration 4.15.1.4. F-MIX digital input configuration All the module analog outputs are listed in the upper group, All module digital inputs are listed, one per line. Each input one per line. Each output is identified by its progressive is identified by its progressive number, which corresponds number, which corresponds to that shown in the module to that shown in the module wiring diagram (see paragraph...
4. CONFIGURATION 4.15.1.7. F-EU16 digital output configuration F-MIX: identification number of the module to be con- figured. It can be selected with the + key. In the module group, the F-MIX modules are numbered progressively, with the module next to the communication module assuming number 1.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.15.2. ALARM CFG sub-menu 4.15.3. SETUP MGR sub-menu To use this sub-menu, the user must be level 1 or 2. To use this sub-menu, the user must be level 1 or 2. The SETUP MGR sub-menu keys let you: The ALARM CFG sub-menu lets you configure alarms man- •...
(from 1 to 4 for model 2850T and – Custom x: custom x page. For further information, from 1 to 8 for model 3850T). • Key disable: possibility of disabling physical keys by see chapter “5. Custom pages” on page 91.
Images can have dimensions up to 320 x 240 pixel for mod- 4.15.4.1. PID configuration procedure el 2850T and 800 x 480 pixel for model 3850T. The new PID configuration procedure is the following: Images to be loaded must be in .plk format which is a Ge- Log in as a Level 2 user.
4. CONFIGURATION The page configuration sequence is specifically in reverse manual or ON-OFF regulation is enabled. order because the Base/Alarm/Variable/Synoptic order Note reflects the order of importance of parameters when edited If you choose Burst Firing management (CT=0.0), digital in an existent PID. outputs will be controlled (with On and Off times of no less than 100 ms) to distribute dispensation of the required pow- er as uniformly as possible and in as little time as possible.
4. CONFIGURATION preconfigure sets of operating parameters that can easily be called up. The number of parameters available to groups is limited to those regarding PID control for heating and/or cooling. The parameters for all groups are overwritten at the end of the self-tuning process. The group will be set to 1 at the time of start-up.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.15.4.5. Configuration of PID Gradient green when the PID is enabled. The value can be entered with the virtual keyboard by touching some parameters. The available parameters are: • SP: Setpoint, value to be reached and maintained. • PV: Process value, current value (read only).
4. CONFIGURATION The settable modes are: • On EN / On DIS: The parameter sets alarm behaviour upon turning on the instrument. If the parameter is “On EN” , if the process variable exceeds the limits of the alarm threshold, the alarm will go off when the con- troller is turned on.
4. CONFIGURATION • low on: current absorption value under which the HP move the list by 10 variables; alarm triggers when the control output is ON. You can also jump directly to specific points in the list by • hig on: current absorption value over which the HP touching the alphabetic directory keys.
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4. CONFIGURATION can be edited. The parameters are: • PVx: the name and current value of the input process variable. • SP: the value to be reached or maintained (read only). • OUTP: the name and value of the output variable, or power distributed, that varies from -100.0% to +100.0% for PID hot/cold.
4. CONFIGURATION difference between HIS and LOS. The process is modelled with three integrators in cascade whose time constants are KT1, KT2 and KT3. The higher these values, the slower the system response. To reset simulation of the analogue input, set all KT param- eters to 0.
4. CONFIGURATION 4.15.6. USER CFG sub-menu particularly: from -32768 to 32767 scale points, where scale point is the plant engineering unit without the decimal point (e.g. 750.0 To use this sub-menu, the user must be level 2. C° becomes 7500 scale points, 5.00 bar becomes 500 scale points) The USER CFG sub-menu lets you create a new user or delete an existent one.
Controllers allow up to 10 custom pages, of which one (present on 2850/3850) or press the button (present (model 2850T) or two (model 3850T) can be immediately on 3850 only) recalled from their keyboard. Different types of components (fields, buttons, completion 5.1.
To return to View mode from Edit mode, press the direct direct access to Page 1 and Page 2 (the Page 2 access key access key on Page 1 again. is only available in the 3850T model). 5.3. Creating a custom page Once you have accessed the custom page creation section, •...
5. CUSTOM PAGES format that can then be Customized and completed, using • 3D / Flat: three-dimensional or flat aspect of the com- the contact point on the screen as the coordinate of its top ponent. • Color OFF: LED component color when the associated left corner.
5. CUSTOM PAGES 5.3.5. Text component • Text color: text color. • Background color: component background color. Touching the X at the bottom right corner closes the win- dow without saving changes. 5.3.7. Progress Bar component This page allows you to configure field parameters set to contain a fixed message.
5. CUSTOM PAGES 5.3.8. Data View component • Font: character size. Possible choices 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36, 50 pixel. • Color: value color. • Background color: component background color. Touching the X at the bottom right corner closes the win- dow without saving changes.
5. CUSTOM PAGES 5.4. Custom page creation tutorial 10 11 12 14 5.4.1. Page Creation Procedure The tutorial below illustrates how to create the GETView sample page shown above. This custom page allows you to manage a single PID (PID1) loop and display an image of To create the sample page, proceed as follows: the machine controlled by the controller.
5. CUSTOM PAGES 5.4.2. Adding Bar Graphs Bar Graph for OUT (3) Add the three bars to the page to graphically display pro- cess data percent. For general instructions on adding and configuring a Bar Graph, see paragraph “5.3.7. Progress Bar component” on page 94.
5. CUSTOM PAGES 5.4.4. Adding a Data Set COOL control output LED (7) Add the component to the page to view and modify the numeric value of the SP setpoint. For general instructions on how to enter and configure a Data Set read and write component see paragraph “5.3.9.
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5. CUSTOM PAGES SP label (9) 100% label (11) Add a Text component and configure the parameters to display the SP label. Add a Text component and configure parameters to display the PID1 Bar Graph OUT full scale label. OUT label (10) 0% label (12) Add a Text component and configure the parameters to display the OUT label.
5. CUSTOM PAGES 5.4.7. Adding an image PV label (13) Add the image of the machine (15) controlled by the con- troller. For general instructions on how to convert and add an im- age see the paragraph “4.15.3.3. IMAGE” on page 82 Configure the Image component parameters (15).
6. SERVICE PAGES SERVICE PAGES 6.1. Variable selections This opens a pop-up window where you can select the You can also jump directly to specific points in the list by concerned variable. touching the alphabetic directory keys. When the key is marked with two characters or digits (for example, A0, B1, etc.) quickly touch the key twice to jump to the second character.
7.1. Multi kiln control Multi-kiln control consists in the management of sever- Base Segments GETlogic Report al kilns (up to 4 for 2850T and 8 for 3850T) with a single controller. Program position 2: prod1 Requirements are: Base Segments GETlogic Report •...
7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES 7.2. Building programs with default segments (TEMPLATE) The template is a set of default segments that can be re- The use of the template is particularly useful if the machine used for building various programs. needs to manage different processes, but where the indi- vidual processing steps are repeatable and standard.
7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES 7.3. Correction of linear inputs and outputs 7.3.1. Calibration of input 7.3.3. Correction of output Calibration and conversion of linear input permits Calibration and conversion of linear output permits calibration and conversion into plant engineering units of calibration and conversion through particular points of the the value read by an analogue input by setting four values: value into engineering units associated with the analogue...
7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES 7.4. Alarms 7.4.1. Generic alarms Generic alarms AL1 ... AL4 can be predominantly of 4 types, shown below: Normal type absolute alarm Normal type absolute alarm AL1 inverse and absolute, AL2 direct and absolute. Two alarm thresholds are set, AL1 (lower threshold) and AL2 (upper threshold), which correspond to two hysteresis AL2 - Hyst2 values Hyst1 (positive) and Hyst2 (negative).
PROCESS PROCESSO For more information about control actions, contact Gefran customer service. which in turn sends a signal to the controller. The controller that compares the controlled variable with the setpoint is defined as primary, while the one that compares the value 7.5.2.
7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES 7.5.4. Ratio control secondary has an output that controls the process. The main advantages of cascading control are: In ratio control, the variable to be controlled is not a physi- • Disturbances occurring within the secondary loop are cal value, but its ratio to another value, whose value must of corrected by the secondary controller before they can course be available.
T_ON: is the minimum time of the control valve pulse expressed as a percentage of the actuator time. You should set T_ON to the same value as T_LO. Setpoint 3850T • T_OF: is the minimum time between two valve ON command expressed as a percentage of the actuator time.
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7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES There are two ways of approaching the setpoint: Warning With a power of 100.0% or 0.0%, even if the parameters • Non impulsive behaviour selected for movement specify impulses, they will not be For non impulsive behaviour, set T_HI T_OF = 0 and T_ implemented.
7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES 7.7. Practical configuration examples 7.7.1. Loop configuration Select HW CFG. The example describes the procedure for configuring a PID with the following features: • Heat/Cool action; • K thermocouple input; • digital control output with Heat/Cool action; •...
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7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES Select OUT Digital to access the digital signal config- Edit the text of the second line with the name AL2_ uration. LOW_T2 and the message "LOW ALARM PID1", which will be matched to the second PID controller alarm threshold.
7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES 12. Select Variable to access the configuration page of the 14. Select Base to access the PID controller control pa- variables associated with the PID controller. rameter configuration page. Configure the PV parameter by selecting the variable With the parameters displayed, you can configure the AI_01.
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7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES Select SETUP. Touch IN3 Type and select TC_K (K thermocouple). The default variable associated with the temperature value of channel 3 is AI_03. Select OUT Digital to access the digital signal config- uration. Select HW CFG. The default variable associated with the digital control of channel 1 (DO1) is DO_01.
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7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES 12. Select Variable to access the configuration page of the Press the button twice to return to the HW CFG variables associated with the PID controller. menu. Configure the PV parameter by selecting the Average_ 10.
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7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES 15. Select PROGRAMS to access GETlogic logic/mathe- 18. Press the button to return to the list of matical configuration. functions. Touch the Save button to store the new control logic. 16. Select the program name ZERO (last row) and edit the list of instructions.
7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES 7.7.3. 2-curve setpoint profile Select PROGRAMS to access SP profile configuration. The example describes the sequence of operations to con- figure a profile that manages 2 SPs and 4 output events. Press the button to enter a new program. The curve drawn in red (Profile 1) is associated with the PID1 controller SP and the green curve (Profile 2) is associ- ated with the SP of the PID2 controller.
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7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES "Base" configuration page 1 opens. • Column “Level 2”, row 04 = DO_08. Delete parameter settings from rows 05 to 16. Select Segments to set the SP profile. As the "Unit of Time" parameter, select m:s (minutes: seconds).
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7. EXAMPLES AND APPLICATION NOTES Configure the individual segment parameters as fol- lows: Segment number Parameter Time (mm:ss) 15:00 60:00 10:00 16:30 Start SP1 SP 1 Start SP2 SP 2 HBBh HBBl ALLh To view the various segments, use the segment selec- tor on the left side of the screen.
8. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Warning! Repairs to the controller must only be carried out by Gefran's suitably trained and authorised technical personnel. Any attempt to repair or modify the controller hardware features by unauthorised personnel will void the warranty. 8.1. Gasket replacement With time and based on environmental conditions, the sealing gasket can lose its features.
8. MAINTENANCE 8.5. Troubleshooting 8.5.1. LED signals I/O module F-MIX LED color Scope Description Yellow Voltage On: 24 VDC external power supply on Green Input status ON: digital input ON. Green Output status ON: digital output ON. Slow flashing = module awaiting configuration (not operating) Green (RUN) Operating status Fast flashing = module on On: short-circuit or overload on digital outputs;...
8. MAINTENANCE 8.5.2. System signals Any controller malfunctions will be signalled using appropriate variables or system alarms, indicating the type of problem identified in appropriate messages. The table below lists these messages, possible causes and possible remedies to apply. Error message Description Possible causes Possible solutions...
2850T-3850T CONFIGURATION IN GF_EXPRESS This chapter describes the configuration methods for products 2850T and 3850T in the GF_eXpress Gefran product confi- gurator The starting condition for proper functioning is the presence of products 2850T-3850T in the catalogue installed on the user’s computer. 9.1.
9. 2850T-3850T configuration in GF_eXpress 9.2. Offline Target Configuration In this case, device configuration takes place entirely offline, Press “Undo” to cancel the changes made (see image starting with the following basic configuration: below). • 1 F-MIX board, • no F-EU16 board, •...
9. 2850T-3850T configuration in GF_eXpress 9.3. Online Target Configuration 9.3.1. HW and functional options of the In this case the configurator will attempt to connect to the target using the network parameters set by the user. target aligned with those of the configurator •...
9. 2850T-3850T configuration in GF_eXpress 9.3.2. HW and functional options of the tar- to view the options that must be activated in order to be compatible with the target (see image below) get not aligned with those of the configurator...
In particular, • the “PROGRAMMER EDITOR” button can be used to to remind the user to transfer the files to the target in order to set the sections of the 2850T-3850T product in relation make the changes effective. to the programs Warning! •...
“GETLogic” section As stated above, the “PROGRAMMER EDITOR” button can The “GETLogic” tab may be used to configure the logical\ be used to set the sections of the 2850T-3850T product mathematical functions associated with the selected corresponding to programs. program (see image below).
9. 2850T-3850T configuration in GF_eXpress page 56. Warning! The values of the variables appearing in the When one of the Logical\Mathematical functions entered configurator are correct as long as the Logical\ is selected, press the right mouse button and a context-...
9.4.3. “GETview” section As stated above, the “VIEW” button may be used to set the sections in the 2850T-3850T product in relation to custom pages When the button is pressed, the user goes into the custom configuration page (see image below)
9. 2850T-3850T configuration in GF_eXpress The upper part of the page contains buttons for: keyboard, you can decrease the vertical size of all the selected components, and only these components, copying the selected components on the page • the “SHIFT” button and the right arrow on the...
In the top part of the screen, you will see the combination As stated above, the “SETUP” button may be used to set the of boards: sections in the 2850T-3850T product in relation to optional • set by the user on the main page (if working Offline) functions •...
As stated above, the “ENERGY” button may be used to set As stated above, the “VARIABLES” button may be used to the sections of the 2850T-3850T product corresponding to set the sections in the 2850T-3850T product in relation to the energy counter. the variables to be used in the application.
9. 2850T-3850T configuration in GF_eXpress 9.4.9. “PARAMETERS” section As stated above, the “PARAMETERS” button can be used to access the parameter grid managed via Modbus TCP for the 2850T-3850T product (see image below). Here you may: • display the real time value of all the parameters present in the grid appearing on the screen (“Value”...
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10.1. 2850T controller OPERATOR INTERFACE Type TFT Touch Screen with 4-wire resistive type technology Diagonal: 3,5” View area Dimensions (L × H): 70 × 52,5 mm (2.57” x 2.07”) Lighting Back lit with LED, duration 50.000 hours @ 25 °C (77 °F) Resolution (pixel) 320 ×...
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Log file name with close date/time indication Data storage Storage media: internal memory File export: manual via USB key or manual/automatic via Ether- net via Gefran - DataLog Utility PC application - Report Utility Graph: stored log data trend Max number of viewable curves: 8...
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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Scope Continuous recording of data configured without archiving Recordable values Max number of values: 24 Max number of viewable curves by page: 4 TREND GRAPH Number of samples: 5,000 Graphic display Single curve scaling Available functions: enable single curve, full scale selection, zoom +/-, scroll +/- and cursor Programmer profile segment/event configuration Synchronised programmer logic operations...
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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Scope Controller operating status Short circuit or probe opening PID loop Interrupted or partially interrupted load (HB alarm) DIAGNOSTICS Communication status between panel and I/O modules Communication Communication error alarm I/O modules Signal status and single channel values System Disk Full Alarm Number...
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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL DATA 24 VDC ±25% Operating voltage 300 mA max Current absorption 7.5 W max Dissipated power For polarity exchange VOLTAGE Protections For short circuit Removable 3-pin polarised connector Connection Screw terminals, max 2,5 mm (0.0038 in2 ) (13 AWG) cable section Ml2032, not replaceable Type...
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10.2. 3850T controller OPERATOR INTERFACE Type TFT Touch Screen with 4-wire resistive type technology Diagonal: 7” View area Dimensions (L × H): 152 × 90 mm (5.98” x 3.54”) Lighting Back lit with LED, duration 50.000 hours @ 25 °C (77 °F) Resolution (pixel) 800 ×...
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Log file name with close date/time indication Data storage Storage media: internal memory File export: manual via USB key or manual/automatic via Ethernet via Gefran - DataLog Utility PC application - Report Utility Graph: stored log data trend Max number of viewable curves: 8...
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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Scope Continuous recording of data configured without archiving Recordable values Max number of values: 24 Max number of viewable curves by page:8 TREND GRAPH Number of samples: 5,000 Graphic display Single curve scaling Available functions: enable single curve, full scale selec- tion, zoom +/-, scroll +/- and cursor Programmer profile segment/event configuration Synchronised programmer logic operations...
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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Scope Change message language UNICODE support MULTILINGUAL Function Custom message translation File import and export via USB key Available languages Italian (ITA), English (ENG) Scope Controller operating status Short circuit or probe opening PID loop Interrupted or partially interrupted load (HB alarm) DIAGNOSTICS Communication status between panel and I/O modules Communication...
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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL DATA 24 VDC ±25% Operating voltage 300 mA max Current absorption 8.5 W max Dissipated power For polarity exchange VOLTAGE Protections For short circuit Removable 3-pin polarised connector Connection Screw terminals, max 2,5 mm (0.0038 in2 ) (13 AWG) cable section Ml2032, not replaceable Type...
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10.3. F-GCANs communications module GENERAL DATA Operating voltage 24 VDC ±25% Current absorption 2 A max VOLTAGE Dissipated power 2.5 W Polarised connector with spring terminals, Connection cable 1 mm (0.0015 in2) (17 AWG) max Connector: DB9 CONNECTIONS Protocol: CANopen 2.0B, level CAN DS301 v.3.0, v4.0 Error...
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10.4. F-MIX module INPUTS Number 4 configurable + 2 by amperometric transformer Sensor type TC, RTD (PT100, PT1000), IR sensor, linear DC Voltage: 0...10 V, 0...2,5 V Single-ended voltage input Impedance: >5 MΩ (channel 1: > 50 MΩ) Voltage: 0...60 mV Differential voltage input Impedance: >5 MΩ...
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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TC input (*) Note 1 Calibration: < ±(0,25% of value read in °C + 0,1 °C / 0,2 °F) Linearisation 1,8 % of value read Cold joint: < ±1 °C (34,7 °F) at 25 °C (77 °F) room temperature Cold joint compensation >...
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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ANALOG Number Voltage output ±10 V, 15 mA max single-ended 0...20 mA, 4…20 mA Current output Max load: 600 Ω Resolution 16 bit Output type Number Resolution ±10 V Number -32768 32767 0.3 mV Format and resolution Number 0...20 mA 32767 0.6 μA...
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10.5. F-EU16 module INPUTS Number Rated: 24 VDC (according to EN 61131-2 type 1 and type Voltage Max: 32 V, 25 mA Low level: ≤ 8 VDC Switch limit High level: ≥ 11 VDC DIGITAL Filter Hardware: 100 Hz or 5 kHz selectable from software Polarity inversion Protection Power surge: max 1 kV per 1 ms...
12. ACCESSORIES 12. ACCESSORIES Compatible Code Description 2850 3850 F067612 2 m communication cable • • F068066 10 m communication cable • • F069369 F-MIX Module 4 AI + 2 AO + 8 DI + 8 DO • • F067224 F-EU16 Module 8 DI + 8 DO •...
13. ANNEXES 13. ANNEXES 13.1. System variables The following tables list all default variable names, grouped Variable name by use. A default variable is a variable already set in the The default variable name. When the variable name is controller and that can be used to set and know its status. repetitive, meaning it follows the same layout only changing one or two only changing the numeric ID (e.g.
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13. ANNEXES Type Group Variable name Description Boolean System START_ZERO R W Start program ZERO Reset program n. The status switches to READY (STATUS_n = 0) Boolean System RESET_n n can take on values from 1 to 8. Boolean System RESET_ZERO R W Reset program ZERO Pause program n.
13. ANNEXES 13.1.6. Alarms Type Group Variable name Interval Description Boolean System ALARM_PRESENT At least one alarm triggered. Boolean System NEW_ALARM No alarm triggered. Probe n fault. Boolean System PROBE_FAULT_n n can take on values from 1 to 16. SD card configured, but not present. Recording not Alarm System NO_SD_CARD active.