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PF SERIES Ramp/Soak Controller PF900 PF901 User’s Manual This manual describes mounting, wiring and basic operation only. Refer to the PF900/PF901 Instruction Manual on the CD-ROM for Host communication, control (Fixed set point control, Manual control etc.), operation for function and Troubleshooting.
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Safety Precautions Pictorial Symbols (safety symbols) Various pictorial symbols are used in this manual to ensure safe use of the product, to protect you and other people from harm, and to prevent damage to property. The symbols are described below. Be sure you thoroughly understand the meaning of the symbols before reading this manual.
This product is intended for use with industrial machines, test and measuring equipment. (It is not designed for use with medical equipment and nuclear energy.) This is a Class A instrument. In a domestic environment, this instrument may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take additional measures.
Symbols Pictorial Symbols (safety symbols) : This mark indicates important information on installation, handling and operating procedures. : This mark indicates supplemental information on installation, handling and operating procedures. : This mark indicates where additional information may be located. ...
Document Configuration There are four manuals pertaining to this product. Please be sure to read all manuals specific to your application requirements. If you do not have a necessary manual, please contact RKC sales office, the agent, or download from the official RKC website. The following manuals can be download from the official RKC website: http://www.rkcinst.com/english/manual_load.htm.
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Page Output 1 (OUT1)/Output 2 (OUT2) ................3-9 Output 3 (OUT3) ..................... 3-11 Digital input 1 to 11 (DI1 to DI6 [optional], DI7 to DI11 [standard]) ......3-12 Digital output 1 to 4 (DO1 to DO4) [standard] ............3-13 ...
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Page 5.3 Type and Switching Procedures of Operation Mode ........5-8 5.3.1 Type of Operation mode ..................5-8 5.3.2 Operation mode switching ..................5-8 5.4 Program Control Operation ................. 5-11 5.4.1 Program control mode display ................5-11 5.4.2 Program control operation procedures ..............5-12 5.4.3 Set up program patterns ..................
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Contents (Categorized by purpose) Confirm the state or model code of the instrument. Switch Operation Mode. Reset mode, Program control mode 1.2 Checking the Product (P. 1-2), 1.3 Model Code (P. 1-3) 4.3 Operation of the Direct Keys (P. 4-6) 5.4.4 Start/End Program control (P.
1. OUTLINE 1.1 Handling Procedure to Operation Conduct necessary setting before operation according to the procedure described below. Refer to 2. MOUNTING (P. 2-1) or 3. WIRING (P. 3-1). Mounting and Wiring Power ON Press the RESET key to go to the Reset mode (RESET) to stop the Switch mode from operation.
1. OUTLINE 1.2 Checking the Product Before using this product, check each of the following: Model code Check that there are no scratches or breakage in external appearance (case, front panel, or terminal, etc.) Check that all of the items delivered are complete. (Refer to below) Accessories Details Q’TY...
1. OUTLINE 1.3 Model Code Check that the product received is correctly specified by referring to the following model code list: If the product is not identical to the specifications, please contact RKC sales office or the agent. Suffix code Suffix code Specifications Hardware coding only...
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1. OUTLINE Output type availability : Not usable] PID control with AT [: Usable Details of output Output type Transmission output Manipulated output Manipulated output Event output value 1 (MV1) value 2 (MV2) Other Output program ...
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1. OUTLINE Output Code Table Output type Code Output type Code Voltage (0 to 1 V DC) Available for OUT3 only Voltage (1 to 5 V DC) Voltage (0 to 5 V DC) Current (0 to 20 mA DC) Voltage (0 to 10 V DC) Current (4 to 20 mA DC) ...
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1. OUTLINE Resistance temperature detector (RTD) input [voltage (low) group] Type Code Measured range Code Measured range 200.0 to 200.0 C 300.0 to 1200.0 F 200.0 to 600.0 C 328.0 to 1562.0 F 100.00 to 150.00 C 328 to 1562 F Pt100 200.0 to 850.0 C 200 to 850 C...
1. OUTLINE Quick start code 2 (Initial setting code) Quick start code 2 tells the factory to ship with each parameter preset to the values detailed as specified by the customer. Quick start code is not necessarily specified when ordering, unless the preset is requested. These parameters are software selectable items and can be re-programmed in the field via the manual.
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1. OUTLINE DO Type Code Table Digital output 1 (DO1) Code Type Code Type Code Type None Event 1 process low Event 1 manipulated output value with hold action (MV1) high [heat-side] Event 1 deviation high Heater break alarm 1 (HBA1) Event 1 manipulated output value (MV1) low [heat-side] Event 1 deviation low...
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1. OUTLINE Digital output 3 (DO3) Code Type Code Type Code Type None Event 3 process low Event 3 manipulated output value with hold action (MV1) high [heat-side] Event 3 deviation high Heater break alarm 1 (HBA1) Event 3 manipulated output value (MV1) low [heat-side] Event 3 deviation low Heater break alarm 2 (HBA2)
1. OUTLINE 1.4 Parts Description Front panel view PV display ††††‡ PV unit display Time unit display ‰ SV display TIME display Set lock display TM H:M:S ‡ AT lamp ALM lamp TS lamp 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ALM DO lamp/DO number lamp PTN display OUT1...
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1. OUTLINE Output lamp [PF900: Green/PF901: White] OUT1: Lights when output 1 is turned on.* OUT2: Lights when output 2 is turned on.* OUT3: Lights when output 3 is turned on.* * For voltage output or current output, the output lamp flashes when the output value goes below 0 % and lights when the value goes above 0 %.
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1. OUTLINE SEG display [PF900: Green/PF901: White] Displays segment number (from 1 to 99). In the Reset mode (RESET): Displays the segment number before running the operation. In the Program control mode (RUN): Displays the segment number in process. In the Fixed set point control mode (FIX) or the Manual control mode (MAN): Displays the segment being displays in the previous mode.
1. OUTLINE Up key Increase numerals. * Press the Up key to set segment time in the Program control mode (RUN). To scroll through numbers faster, press and hold the Up key. * Down key ...
1. OUTLINE 1.5 Input/Output and Function Blocks This section describes the input/output and function blocks of the instrument. Program setting Display Up to 99 patterns and 1024 segments Measured value (PV) monitor (Max. 99 segments for each pattern) ...
2. MOUNTING To prevent electric shock or instrument failure, always turn off the power before mounting or removing the instrument. 2.1 Mounting Environment (1) The PF900/901 is intended to be used under the following environmental conditions. IEC61010-1 OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II, POLLUTION DEGREE 2 Indoor use, Altitude up to 2000 m (2) Use this instrument within the following allowable range: ...
2. MOUNTING 2.2 Mounting Cautions To avoid problems, consider the following cautions when Example of cooling panel mounting the PF900/901: Allow space for draft to release heat. Cooling fun Make sure to cool down the ambient temperature by using Instrument forced-air cooling system when the ambient temperature exceeds 55 C.
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2. MOUNTING Take caution to avoid being hurt by the sharp-pointed tip of the screw installed in the mounting bracket. Tip of screw installed in mounting bracket Install two mounting brackets each on top and the bottom of the instrument. Do not install them in the grooves located on the side surfaces.
2. MOUNTING 2.3 Dimensions Dimensions (Unit: mm) 90.1 [Panel thickness: 1 to 10 mm] *1 Waterproof/dustproof rubber packing (Model code: KFB900-36 <1>) *2 Terminal cover [sold separately] (Model code: KFB 400-511(1)) Panel cutout To keep the instrument as waterproof as possible, make sure that the panel surface has no burr or distortion where the hole is to be cut out.
2. MOUNTING 2.4 Procedures of Mounting and Removing Mounting procedures The front of the controller conforms to IP55 (NEMA Type 3) when mounted to the panel. For effective Waterproof/Dustproof, the waterproof/dustproof rubber packing must be securely placed between instrument and panel without any gap.
2. MOUNTING Removal procedures 1. Turn the power OFF. Fig. 2.6 2. Remove the wiring. 3. Loosen the screw of the mounting bracket. 4. Remove the mounting bracket by pulling up (Fig. 2.7 [A]) and forward (Fig. 2.7 [B]) while Rear of mounting holding the rear (Fig.
3. WIRING To prevent electric shock or instrument failure, do not turn on the power until all wiring is completed. Make sure that the wiring is correct before applying power to the instrument. 3.1 Wiring Cautions Power supply wiring ...
3. WIRING Input/Output wiring For thermocouple input, use the appropriate compensation wire. For RTD input, use low resistance lead wire with no difference in resistance between the three lead wires. To avoid noise induction, keep input signal wire away from instrument power line, load lines and power lines of other electric equipment.
3. WIRING Wiring method Use the solderless terminal appropriate to the screw size. Fig 3.1 Screw size: M3 × 7 (With 5.8 × 5.8 square washer) 5.9 MAX Recommended tightening torque: 3.2 MIN 0.4 N・m (4 kgf・cm) Applicable wire: Solid/Twisted wire of 0.25 to 1.65 mm Specified dimension: Refer to Fig.
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3. WIRING Up to two solderless terminal lugs can be connected to one terminal screw. However, in this case, reinforced insulation cannot be used. Bend the solderless terminals for multi-drop wiring to avoid damage to the screws by securing forcibly. (Refer to Fig. 3.3) If two solderless terminal lugs are connected to one terminal screw, a terminal cover cannot be used.
3. WIRING 3.2 Terminal Layout Terminal configuration The PF900 and the PF901 offer the same terminal configuration. Digital output (DO5 to 12) Communication 1 [optional] [optional] Open collector RS-232C RS-422A Refer to P. 3-14. RS-485 Communication 2 Power supply voltage [optional] 100 to 240 V AC RS-485...
3. WIRING 3.3 Wiring of Each Terminal Prior to conducting wiring, always check the polarity of each terminal. Power supply Connect the power to terminal numbers 1 and 2. 100-240 V AC 24 V AC 24 V DC power supply type power supply type power supply type...
3. WIRING Measured input (TC/RTD/Voltage/Current) [universal input] For the Measured input type, terminals 22 through 24 are allocated to the Measured input. TC input RTD input Voltage input Current input B’ Select the Voltage (low) input group, the Voltage (high) input group or the Current input group to conform to the input type to be set.
3. WIRING Output 1 (OUT1)/Output 2 (OUT2) Number of outputs must be specified when ordering. Terminal 11 and 12 are for output 1 (OUT1); Terminal 9 and 10 are for output 2 (OUT2). Connect an appropriate load according to the output type. (Specify when ordering) OUT2 (Specify when ordering) OUT1 OUT1...
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3. WIRING Number of outputs and output types must be specified when ordering. The specifications of each output are as follows. Specification Output type Specifications code None 250 V AC 3 A (Resistive load)/30 V DC 1 A (Resistive load) Relay contact 1a contact 0/12 V DC (Allowable load resistance: 600 ...
3. WIRING Output 3 (OUT3) Number of outputs must be specified when ordering. Terminal 47 and 48 are for OUT3. Connect an appropriate load according to the output type. (Specify when ordering) OUT3 (Specify when ordering) Voltage pulse Voltage/Current Open collector...
3. WIRING Digital input 1 to 11 (DI1 to DI6 [optional], DI7 to DI11 [standard]) Terminals 30 through 36 for DI1 to DI6; and Terminals 13 through 18 for DI7 to DI11. Dry contact input DI1 to DI6 DI7 to DI11 COM () COM ()
3. WIRING Digital output 1 to 4 (DO1 to DO4) [standard] With DO optional, terminals 3 through 5 (DO3, DO4) and 6 through 8 (DO1, DO2) are allocated to the DO3/DO4 DO1/DO2 DO1/DO2 DO3/DO4 Wiring example Load Load Specification code: Specification code: 4 or C...
3. WIRING Digital output 5 to 12 (DO5 to DO12) [optional] With DO optional, terminals 37 through 41 (DO5 to DO8) and 42 through 46 (DO9 to DO12) are allocated to the DO. DO9 to DO12 (optional) DO5 to DO8 (optional) DO5 to DO8 DO9 to DO12 Wiring example...
3. WIRING Current transformer (CT) input/Feedback resistance (FBR) input [optional] With CT input or FBR input, terminals 19 through 21 are allocated to the specified input. When using CT input, connect CTs to the relevant terminals. CT: CTL-6-P-N [input range 0 to 30 A] (sold separately) CTL-12-S56-10L-N [input range 0 to 100 A] (sold separately) When CT type is not specified at ordering, the factory set value of the CT ratio is “800.”...
3. WIRING Communication 1/Communication 2 [optional] With Communication function, terminals 25 through 29 are allocated to Communication. Before wiring, confirm the proper terminals to be used for the communication interface being specified. For wiring, refer to 7.1 Connections of the PF900/PF901 Instruction Manual (IMR02L03-E) on the CD-ROM.
4. BASIC OPERATION 4.1 Operation Menu 4.1.1 Mode switching There are 5 setting modes. Switch mode by using the key, the key or the key. Power ON Input type/Input range Display (Refer to P. 4-2) Automatically Press the key while Operation mode...
4. BASIC OPERATION 4.1.2 Input type and input range display This instrument immediately confirms inputs type symbol and input range following power ON. Example: When sensor type is K thermocouple Power ON I N P Symbol 000000000$0K Input type symbol (Refer to table 1) Table 1: Input type symbol table Symbol Input type...
4. BASIC OPERATION 4.2 Changing Set Value Numeric value setting The flashing digit indicates which digit can be set. Press key to go to a different digit. Every time the shift key is pressed, the flashing digit moves. ...
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4. BASIC OPERATION The following is also available when changing the set value. Increase SV from 199 °C to 200 °C: 1. Press the key to flash the one place (first digit from the right). 2. Press the key to change to 0.
4. BASIC OPERATION Setting item selection Press the key or the key to switch setting item. Press the key or the key to store the set values being set and go to the next parameter setting display.
4. BASIC OPERATION 4.3 Operation of the Direct Keys Direct key menu Use 7 direct keys to switch operation mode or to conduct simple key operation at program in progress. State display lamp TM H:M:S 0: 00 ...
4. BASIC OPERATION Direct key type To prevent error in key operation, select direct key type at the function block 11 in the Engineering mode (P. 4-33). Type: Invalidated: Direct key operation is invalidated Press once: Operate the direct key by pressing once.
4. BASIC OPERATION 4.4 Protecting Setting Data Prevent error in key operation by using the Set data lock function. Parameter setting is prohibited when the Set data lock function is selected (except for the Operation mode transfer, the Set data lock and the Execution pattern selection). ...
4. BASIC OPERATION 4.5 Parameter Description Parameters are described by Mode type, Parameter list with Data range and Parameter switching diagram. Reference page list Reference page Mode type Parameter list Parameter switching SV setting mode P. 4-9 P. 4-10, P. 4-11 4.5.1 SV setting ...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value Manual control mode (MAN) 5.0 Manual manipulated output value PID control or Position proportioning PID control (With FBR input): Output limiter low to Output limiter high Heat/Cool PID control: (Cool-side output limiter (high)) to +(Heat-side output limiter (high))
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4. BASIC OPERATION Fixed set point control mode (FIX) Press the key in the Fixed set point control mode (FIX) to go to the Set value (SV) setting display. Set value (SV) in Fixed set point control mode PV/SV monitor ...
4. BASIC OPERATION Monitor mode The contents of the monitor display are same in any operation mode (RESET, RUN, FIX, MAN). Press the Press the key to PV/SV monitor Monitor mode switch monitor display. Press the direct key (RUN, FIX, MAN or RESET) of the operation mode in progress to go back to the PV/SV monitor display from monitor screens.
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4. BASIC OPERATION Parameter switching Press the key to switch monitor screen. Press the key at the monitor screen to go to the SV setting mode of the operation mode in progress. The contents of the monitor display are same in any operation mode (RESET, RUN, FIX, MAN). Press the direct key (RUN, FIX, MAN or RESET) of the operation mode in progress to go back to the PV/SV monitor display from monitor screens.
4. BASIC OPERATION 4.5.2 Operation mode Set parameters such as PID/AT, and the operation mode (Program control, Fixed set point control, Manual control, or RESET). Press and hold the key for 2 seconds or more. PV/SV monitor Operation mode ...
4. BASIC OPERATION Parameter switching Press and hold the key for 2 seconds or more at PV/SV monitor screen until Operation mode is displayed. Press the key to switch operation screen. It is possible to switch displays by using the key instead of the key.
4. BASIC OPERATION 4.5.3 Parameter setting mode Parameters are classified into 12 setting blocks such as Program setting block, PID memory group setting block and Event memory group setting block in the Parameter setting mode. Setting block may be switched ...
4. BASIC OPERATION Parameter list [Partial setting type] Press and hold the key for 2 seconds or more. PV/SV monitor Parameter setting mode Press the key or Press the key while pressing the key. ...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value SIGNL Segment signal 0: OFF 1: ON 00000000 00000000 Value at SV display Segment signal 1 Segment signal 2 Segment signal 3 Segment signal 4 Segment signal 5 Segment signal 6 Segment signal 7...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value OLH2 Output limiter high (MV2) Output limiter low (MV2) to 105.0 % 105.0 OLL2 5.0 % to Output limiter high (MV2) 5.0 Output limiter low (MV2) TC/RTD inputs: TC/RTD: 1 ON/OFF action differential gap...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value TM. OUT From 0:00 to 500:00 (Hour: Minute), or 0 hour Wait time-out set value from 0:00 to 500:00 (Minute: Second) 00 minute 0:00 (Hour: Minute or Minute: Second): Unused T M .
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value M A N Manual control mode setting block ( PID. GR PID memory group number in 0 to 8 Manual control mode 0: Level PID EV.
4. BASIC OPERATION Parameter switching [Partial setting type] Press and hold the key for 2 seconds or more at PV/SV monitor screen until Parameter setting mode is displayed. Press the key to switch operation screen. ...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Press the STEP R.SET key to go back to the previous display. Program setting block Press the STEP R.SET key while pressing the key to go back to the first setting display of the setting block. Program memory group Event memory group Setting pattern...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Event memory group Press the STEP R.SET key to go back to the previous display. setting block Press the STEP R.SET key while pressing the key to go back to the first setting display of the setting block. Wait memory group Wait memory group number...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Level PID Press the STEP R.SET key to go back to the previous display. setting block Press the STEP R.SET key while pressing the key to go back to the first setting display of the setting block. Reset mode Set value (SV) Manipulated output value 1...
4. BASIC OPERATION Parameter list [Batch setting type] Press and hold the key for 2 seconds or more. Parameter setting mode PV/SV monitor Press the key or Press the key while pressing the key. ...
4. BASIC OPERATION Parameter switching [Batch setting type] To go to the Parameter setting mode, press and hold the key for 2 seconds or more at PV/SV monitor display. Press the key to switch operation screen. ...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the parameter on the previous page. Program setting block Press the STEP R.SET key to go back to the previous display. Press the STEP R.SET key while pressing the key to go back to the first setting display of the setting block. ...
4. BASIC OPERATION 4.5.4 Setup setting mode Set parameters such as PV bias, Time proportional cycle time, Heater break alarm (HBA) set value and communication (optional). Press the key while pressing the key. Setup setting mode PV/SV monitor ...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value END. P PID control, Heat/Cool PID control or Control action at Pattern end Position proportioning PID control (With FBR input): 0: Control continued 1: Control stop Setting is still effective when using Output program function.
4. BASIC OPERATION Parameter switching Press the key while pressing the key at PV/SV monitor screen until Setup setting mode is displayed. Press the key to switch operation screen. Some parameters in the Setup setting mode may be set in the Engineering mode. ...
4. BASIC OPERATION 4.5.5 Engineering mode Parameters are classified into 23 function blocks. Initialize the parameters related to input, output, control, the Event type etc. Parameters in the Engineering mode (F10 to F80) should be set according to the application before setting any parameter related to operation. Once the parameters in the Engineering mode are set correctly, no further changes need to be made to parameters for the same application under normal conditions.
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value ALC2 0: No lighting 1: Lighting 0011 ALM lamp light condition 2 00000 Value at SV display HBA1 HBA2 Self-diagnostic error Unused ALC3 0: No lighting 1: Lighting ALM lamp light condition 3 00000...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value Based on 24: Voltage (low) 0 to 1 V DC Input type 25: Voltage (low) 10 to 10 mV DC model code. (A continuance) 26: Voltage (low) 100 to 100 mV DC 27: Voltage (low) 1 to 1 V DC When not specifying: 0...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value Function block 23 (F23.01, F23.02) DISL 0 to 5 Based on Digital input (DI) assignment DI1 to DI6 (Optional) model code. When not PTN1 PTN2 PTN4 PTN8 PTN16...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value EXDO3 0: Energized 1: De-energized 0000 DO9 to DO12 00000 Energized/De-energized Value at SV display DO10 DO11 DO12 Unused R. AO 0: Action stop 1: Action continued Transmission output action in Reset 00000 mode...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value LOGC2 21: Manipulated output value 1 (MV1) Heat/Cool PID OUT2 assignment PID control or Heat/Cool PID control: Heat-side output control: (A continuance) 22 or 2 [Feedback resistance (FBR) input value when FBR (varies with input is specified with the Position proportioning PID...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value ALS3 Varies with OUT3 assignment. OUT3 transmission output scale low The data range is the same as the OUT2 transmission output scale low. Function block 34 (F34.01 to F34.12) LDO1 0: None Based on...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value EIL1 0: Unused Event 1 interlock 1: Used 2: Activate Interlock and switch to the Manual control mode to produce Manipulated output at Input error. E1ON 0.0 to 600.0 seconds Event 1 minimum ON time...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value Function block 45 (F45.01 to F45.05) CTR1 0 to 9999 CTL-6-P-N: CT1 ratio CTL-12-S56: 1000 When not specifying: 800 CTA1 0: None CT1 assignment When 1: OUT1 specifying CT 2: OUT2...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value Function block 50 (F50.01 to F50.14) 0: Brilliant II PID control (direct action) Based on Control action 1: Brilliant II PID control (reverse action) model code. 2: Brilliant II Heat/Cool PID control (water cooling) When 3: Brilliant II Heat/Cool PID control (air cooling)
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value 0: 1.5 cycles 2: 2.5 cycles AT cycles 1: 2.0 cycles 3: 3.0 cycles ATON Output value with AT turned off to +105.0 % 105.0 Output value with AT turned on Actual output values become those restricted by the Output limiter.
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4. BASIC OPERATION Continued from the previous page. Factory set Name Symbol Data range value Function block 61 (F61.01 to F61.06) SLV. SL 0: FB series: FB100/400/900 Slave controller 1: RB series: RB100/400/500/700/900 2: PF900/901 SLV. NO 0 to 4 Number of slave unit ADD2 0 to 99...
4. BASIC OPERATION Parameter switching To go to the Parameter setting mode, press the key for 2 seconds or more at key while pressing the PV/SV monitor display. Press the key to switch operation screen. ...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Function block 11 Press the STEP R.SET key to go back to the previous display. (F11.) Press the STEP R.SET key while pressing the key to go back to the first setting display of the function block. Function block 21 Input type (F21.)
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4. BASIC OPERATION Function block 31 Press the STEP R.SET key to go back to the previous display. (F31.) Press the STEP R.SET key while pressing the key to go back to the first setting display of the function block. OUT2 transmission OUT2 transmission Function block 32...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Function block 44 Press the STEP R.SET key to go back to the previous display. (F44.) Press the STEP R.SET key while pressing the key to go back to the first setting display of the function block. Number of heater break alarm 1 (HBA1) Function block 45...
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4. BASIC OPERATION Function block 50 Press the STEP R.SET key to go back to the previous display. (F50.) Press the STEP R.SET key while pressing the key to go back to the first setting display of the function block. Function block 52 AT bias (F52.)
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4. BASIC OPERATION Function block 61 Press the STEP R.SET key to go back to the previous display. (F61.) Press the STEP R.SET key while pressing the key to go back to the first setting display of the function block. Function block 71 Setting limiter low Setting limiter high...
5. OPERATION 5.1 Initial Setting Before starting operation, confirm that the set value of the parameter matches the model code as specified when ordered. Parameters which are not specified when ordering must be set before use. Parameters in the Engineering mode (F10 to F80) should be set according to the application before setting any parameter related to operation.
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5. OPERATION Continued from the previous parameter Decimal point position Input scale high Input scale low PGDP PGSH PGSL F21. 03R00000 F21. 05R00000 F21. 04R00400 Check Decimal point position. Check Input scale high. Check Input scale low. 00400: 400 C 00000: 0 C 0000: No decimal place...
5. OPERATION 5.1.2 Check the parameter related to the event action Parameter settings related to event action can be checked at F41 in Engineering mode. Parameters which are not specified when ordering must be set before use. Setup example: Event specification (Event 1): ☆...
5. OPERATION 5.1.3 Check the parameter related to the control Parameter settings related to control action can be checked at F50 in Engineering mode. Parameters which are not specified when ordering must be set before use. Setup example: Control action: PID control (reverse action) [Suffix code: F] Control output: OUT1, Relay contact output, Proportional cycle time: 20 seconds After setting event action related parameters, check and set parameters related to control actions.
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5. OPERATION Continued from the previous parameter Control action at Intensity factor of Pattern end ramp/soak stabilizer E N D.P R S S .A J F50. 07R00000 F50. 08R0000. 5 Select Control state at pattern end. Set the Intensity factor of ramp/soak PID control or Heat/Cool PID control, stabilizer.
5. OPERATION 5.1.4 Check set value of parameter for program control operation Parameter settings related to Program control operation can be checked at F80 in Engineering mode. Setup example: Number of program pattern: 32 Number of segment: 32 Set parameters for Program operation after confirming parameter of control action.
5. OPERATION 5.2 Operating Precautions Check the following precautions before starting operation. Power ON Once power is restored to the instrument the operation mode will return as it was before the power went OFF. The operation mode is displayed after the Input type and Input range. [Factory set value: Reset mode (RESET)] Action at power ON can be selected at Hot/Cold start of F50.02 in the Engineering mode (P.
5. OPERATION 5.3 Type and Switching Procedures of Operation Mode 5.3.1 Type of Operation mode PF900/901 offers 4 type of Operation mode. It is possible to switch any type within the Operation mode. Reset mode (RESET) Program control mode Fixed set point control Manual control mode (RUN) mode (FIX)
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5. OPERATION Switching procedure of Operation mode 4 types of mode switching procedure: Parameter for Operation mode switching Direct key for Operation mode switching Digital input (DI) for Operation mode switching Host communication for Operation mode switching Switching procedure does not affect the Operation mode.
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5. OPERATION When switching by the Digital input (DI) DI switching by using DI7 and DI8 is only available when switching to the Reset mode (RESET) or the Program control mode (RUN). Set 0, 1, 4 or 5 at the Digital input (DI) assignment of the Engineering mode F23.01 before switching mode by using DI.
5. OPERATION 5.4 Program Control Operation 5.4.1 Program control mode display Segment remaining time Measured value (PV) (Displays character of parameter (The character “END” flashes PV/SV monitor at setting.) at Pattern end.) ††200 Input unit display Program time unit Segment level set value H:M:S M34: 500200 Lights when the settings are...
5. OPERATION 5.4.2 Program control operation procedures Go to the Reset mode (RESET) to set parameters in the Engineering mode. Switch to the Reset mode (RESET) Refer to 5.3.2 Operation mode switching (P. 5-8). Before starting operation, confirm that the setting of parameters for Input, Check initial setting parameter Event or control matches the model code as specified when ordered.
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5. OPERATION Setting example of program pattern Setting example of the program pattern is described by using the following data: Pattern number Segment number SEG1 SEG2 SEG3 SEG4 SEG5 150 C 150 C 250 C 250 C 100 C Segment level Segment time 30 min.
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5. OPERATION Setting procedure for program pattern Setting procedure of the program pattern is described by using the parameters of the setting example and the Partial setting type (Factory set value). For Batch setting type, refer to Parameter switching [Batch setting type] of 4.5.3 Parameter setting mode (P.
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5. OPERATION To Segment setting Segment repeat Segment repeat Program end Start/End number Start/End number S T ‹ E D S T ‹ E D P. END RES00001‹01 RES00001‹01 53000000001 Displays the End segment Start number End number number.
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5. OPERATION Parameter setting procedure for Memory group Set the parameter of the following Memory groups after completing Program pattern setting. PID memory group Wait memory group Event memory group Time signal memory group For Memory group function, refer to 6.1 Memory Group (P. 6-2). ...
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5. OPERATION Parameter setting for Event memory group Set the Event memory group after PID memory group. PID memory group setting Event 1 set value (EV1) or Unit Event 1 set value (EV1) Event memory group Event memory group display [high] setting block...
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5. OPERATION Parameter setting for Wait memory group Set the Wait memory group after Event memory group. PID memory group setting Wait memory group Wait memory group Wait zone high setting block number W A I T W T.GR Z O N E.H FIX000VSCI.
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5. OPERATION Parameter setting for Time signal memory group Set Time signal memory group after Wait memory group. Time signal memory group consists of time signal setting with 16 memory groups. Wait memory group setting Set Time signal memory number 1 Displays Time signal memory number 1.
5. OPERATION 5.4.4 Start/End Program control Start Program control Execution pattern selection Press the PTN END key at the Reset mode (RESET) to go to the Execution pattern selection screen to set the Execution pattern number. Reset mode (RESET) screen Displays pattern number being set.
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5. OPERATION Segment level/Segment time change in the Program control mode (RUN) Segment level and Segment time in progress may be changed in the Program control mode (RUN). PV/SV monitor Program control mode (RUN) Segment level Segment time ...
5. OPERATION 5.4.5 Changing procedure of End segment number in Program pattern The End segment number in the composed Program pattern can be changed after releasing the Program end state. Releasing procedure Program end state will be released by switching to the Program end display and pressing the PTN END key. Example: When releasing the Program end state and changing the End segment number from 5 to 6 (Parameter setting in the Parameter setting mode [Partial setting type]) PV/SV monitor...
5. OPERATION 5.5 Autotuning (AT) The Autotuning (AT) function automatically measures, computes and sets the optimum PID values. The AT can be used for PID control (Direct/Reverse action), Heat/Cool PID control, and Position proportioning PID control (Direct/Reverse action). AT can be activated when the operation is in the Program control mode (RUN) or the Fixed set point control mode (FIX).
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5. OPERATION Operation procedure Switch to the Reset mode Press the RESET key to go to the Reset mode (RESET). (RESET). Refer to Requirements for AT start Confirm AT start condition. (P. 5-25). Select Program pattern to conduct AT. Select Program pattern.
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5. OPERATION Caution for using the Autotuning (AT) When a temperature change (UP and/or Down) is 1 C or less per minute during AT, AT may not be finished normally. In that case, adjust the PID values manually. Manual setting of PID values may also be necessary if the set value is around the ambient temperature or is close to the maximum temperature achieved by the load.
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5. OPERATION Starting Autotuning (AT) “AT ON” or “AT OFF” can be set by Operation mode PID/AT transfer. Example: When computing PID values of segment 2 (soak segment) of Program pattern 1 Reset mode Program control mode Program control mode PV/SV monitor PV/SV monitor PV/SV monitor...
5. OPERATION 5.6 Parameter Setting via Loader Communication Use the PF900/PF901 setting tool (WinUCI-PF900) for parameter setting by loader communication. It is possible to use loader communication for the instrument without communication function (optional). Personal computer TM H:M:S 40: 00 ...
5. OPERATION 5.6.3 Connections for loader communication Connect PF900/901, COM-K and the personal computer by using the USB cable and loader communication cable. Confirm the orientation of the connector before connecting the cables. Both loader communication ports cannot be used at the same time. ...
5. OPERATION 5.6.4 Parameter setting Start the WinUCI-PF900 (setting tool) and select the Direct mode or the File mode at the opening display. To use the setting tool, refer to WinUCI-PF900 Instruction Manual (IMT01D09-E). Opening display Direct mode File mode Click OK after setting Communication port number Open the Set value file...
6. PROGRAM CONTROL Program control operation allows specific operation of the controlled object by programming Segment levels (Set value of segment) and tracking the program progress. For the program control operation, refer to 5.4 Program Control Operation (P. 5-11). Program configuration ...
6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.1 Memory Group PID values, Event, Wait, Time signal and Output program can be stored in a memory group. A Memory group is set by segment or pattern. Memory group to be set by segment PID memory group: Number of group: Up to 8 groups (P.
6. PROGRAM CONTROL Setting example of Memory group Level Program pattern 1 PID memory group 3 PID memory group 1 Event memory group 2 Event memory group 1 Time Wait memory group 2 Wait memory group 1 Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 PID memory group 2...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL PV start 1 [Time fixed type] Level Program pattern Start at the same level of the Measured value (PV) at Time-fixed start. Measured value (PV) Segment 1 Time Actions when the Measured value (PV) at start exceeds the input range: ...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL When Set value (SV) in the Reset mode is larger than the Segment level of the Segment 1 Set value (SV) in the Reset mode Measured value (PV) Segment level of Segment 1 Level Set value (SV) in Forward the time of process to the same level of the Set...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL When the Measured value (PV) matches soak segment: Skip the time of process to the beginning of the segment being matched. Level Soak segment Measured value (PV) Set value (SV) in the Reset mode Time Time-saving ...
6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.3 Search Function Use the Search function to skip the time of process to the intersection of the Measured value (PV) and the pattern of the program. 6.3.1 Description of function Searches the intersection of the pattern and the Level Measured value (PV) when the pattern, position of Hold state and PV are as described in the...
6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.3.2 Parameter setting Search function [Operation mode] Conduct Search function. Parameter symbol Data range Factory set value S A R C H ON: Search start OFF: Search stop Turns OFF automatically when the Search function is completed. 6.4 Step (STEP) During the Program control operation, a segment of the program may be skipped by STEP function.
6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.5 Hold (HOLD) Progress of the program is suspended during the Program control operation. Start or release HOLD function by using the key operation, Digital input (DI) or communication. HOLD start condition Program pattern when HOLD Operation is in Program function is not ON.
6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.6 Wait In the Program control operation, the Wait function switches the progress of segment into a standby state. Types of Wait state: By Wait zone (Zone wait function) By segment 6.6.1 Description of function ...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL Wait state by segment Program is put on standby at Segment time end point and will not go to the next segment until the Digital input (DI) assigning Wait release is received. Wait releasing condition: Close the DI assigning Wait release. To release Wait state by DI, refer to ...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL Wait releasing How to release Wait function: By Wait zone judgment For Wait releasing by the Wait zone judgment, refer to Wait state by Wait zone (Zone wait function) (P. 6-10). By Digital input (DI) To release Wait state by Digital input (DI), refer to ...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL Wait release trigger selection [Parameter setting mode: Wait memory group setting block] Select Wait release method. Set “1” at the one place to conduct Zone wait function (Wait releasing by Wait zone judgment). When using Digital input (DI) in combination with Zone wait function, also set “1” at hundred places. Parameter symbol Data range Factory set value...
6. PROGRAM CONTROL Wait release trigger selection [Parameter setting mode: Wait memory group setting block] Select Wait release method. Set “0” at the one place and “1” at hundred places set Wait function for each segment. Parameter symbol Data range Factory set value R E .T R G 0 0 0 0 0...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL Pattern repeat Repeat the program pattern for the number of Pattern repeat time. The level at pattern end becomes the start level of the repeated pattern. Set Repeat time for each pattern. Example: When repeating the pattern below Pattern repeated Start level at Repeat start Performing Pattern repeat...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL Program pattern composed by Repeat function and Pattern link C’ C’ A: Repeating Segments from 3 to 6 C’: The segment between Pattern 1 and Pattern 2 B: Repeating Pattern 1 becomes ramp segment as there is a difference between the last segment level of Pattern 1 and the C: Pattern 2 first segment level of Pattern 2.
6. PROGRAM CONTROL Pattern repeat execution time [Parameter setting mode: Program setting block] Set Pattern repeat execution time. Parameter symbol Data range Factory set value R P T.PN 1 to 10000 times 1: No pattern repeat 10000: No limit ...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.8.1 Description of function Action at Pattern end Pattern end signal: A Pattern end signal may be created from OUT2, OUT3 or Digital output (DO) as an Event output. Set the Pattern end output duration (P. 4-17, P. 4-26, P. 6-19). When setting “0:00”...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL Pattern end output action at Repeat or Link It is possible to produce Pattern end signal for 0.5 seconds (fixed) when shifting to the segment of Pattern repeat, Total Pattern repeat or Pattern link. Example: Program pattern composed by Repeat function and Pattern link Pattern end signal A: Repeating Segments from 3 to 6 D: Linking Pattern 1 and Patten 2...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL Control action at Pattern end [Setup setting mode] Set control action at Pattern end. Parameter symbol Data range Factory set value E n d.P PID control, Heat/Cool PID control or Position proportioning PID control (With FBR input): Control continued 1: Control stop Position proportioning PID control...
6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.9 Time Signal (Segment Signal) Time signal (Segment signal) is a function to produce ON/OFF signals along the state of progress of the program to the external devices such as Sequencer and Alarm unit. Only Time signal or Segment signal is selectable.
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL Time signal (Segment signal) during AT It is possible to set Time signal (Segment signal) action during Autotuning (AT). Time signal OFF: Time signal (Segment signal) action stops during Autotuning (AT). When completing AT, Time signal (Segment signal) action restarts as set. Time signal ON: Time signal (Segment signal) action continues during Autotuning (AT).
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL Time signal memory group Select one Time signal memory group for each pattern (up to 16 memory groups are available). Memory group consists of 16 memories and each one of the memories is used for setting each Time signal. When several Time signals are assigned to one Time signal output, signal will be produced by logical OR.
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.9.2 Setting procedure [Engineering mode] Assign output for Time signal or Segment signal. Assign output For details, refer to 6.2.1 Output assignment (OUT1 to OUT3) and 6.2.2 Digital output (DO) assignment (DO1 to DO12) of the PF900/ PF901 Instruction Manual (IMR02L03-E) on the CD-ROM.
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.9.3 Parameter setting Time signal type or Segment signal type Signal type [Engineering mode F80.04] Select Time signal or Segment signal. Parameter symbol Data range Factory set value T S.TYP 0: Time signal type 1: Segment signal type ...
6. PROGRAM CONTROL End segment of time signal [Parameter setting mode: Time signal memory group setting block] Set End segment number of Time signal. Parameter symbol Data range Factory set value 0 1.E.SN 1 to 99 Within the maximum segment number. ...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL Output program memory group Select one Memory group for each pattern to set Output program value of segments stored in the Memory group. Output program memory group number: 0 to (128/Maximum number of segments) Up to 99 Output program memory group X Select one Output program memory...
6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.11 Edit Function Copy and Data clear are available for edit function. Pattern copy or Data clear is only available at the Reset mode (RESET). 6.11.1 Description of function Pattern copy All set values of a pattern may be copied to another pattern. ...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.11.3 Setting procedure How to conduct Pattern copy [Example: Copy the data of Pattern 1 to Pattern 2.] Pattern copy COPY COPY COPY COPY FIX00000‹00 FIX00000‹00 FIX00001‹00 FIX00001‹00 Press twice Copy source Copy destination Set “1.”...
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6. PROGRAM CONTROL How to conduct Segment copy [Example: Copy Segment level and Segment time] PV/SV monitor Program setting block Press and hold the (Reset mode) Setting pattern number (Parameter setting mode) for 2 seconds or more to ...
6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.12 Tag Function Alphanumeric Tag name (up to 11 letters) displays instead of pattern number when setting Execution pattern. Use communication (Protocol: RKC communication) to set Tag name. Tag name display Press the PTN END key (PTN lamp lights) to go to the Execution pattern selecting display. [Example of display without Tag name] Execution pattern PTN END...
6. PROGRAM CONTROL 6.13 Forward/Back-up Function It is possible to speed up the progress of time process program by pressing and holding the key during the Program control. To back-up the progress of time process, press and hold the key.
7. ERROR DISPLAY 7.1 Display when Input Error Occurs The table below shows displays, description, control actions and solutions when the Measured value (PV) exceeds the display range. Prior to replacing the sensor, always turn OFF the power. Display Description Action (Output) Solution ...
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7. ERROR DISPLAY Setting Input error determination point when out of input range Input display range Setting range of the input error determination point Input range low Input range high Measured value 5 % of Input range 5 % of (PV) display Underscale Input span...
7. ERROR DISPLAY 7.2 Self-diagnostic Error In an error is detected by the Self-diagnostic function, the PV display shows “ ,” and the SV display shows the error code. If two or more errors occur simultaneously, the total summation of these error codes is displayed.
8. SPECIFICATIONS Measured input Digital input Number of inputs: Up to 11 points Input type: Low voltage group * (6 points: DI1 to DI6 [optional], 5 points: DI7 to DI11 [standard]) Input method: Dry contact input K, J, T, S, R, E, B, N (JIS-C1602-1995) PL II (NBS), W5Re/W26Re (ASTM-E988-96) Open state: 10 k...
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8. SPECIFICATIONS Open collector output (DO5 to DO12) Control Output method: Sink type Control method: a) Brilliant II PID control Use same common terminal for DO5 to DO8 and DO9 to DO12. b) Brilliant II Heat/Cool PID control c) Brilliant II Position proportioning PID control Allowable load current: 100 mA d) Manual control...
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8. SPECIFICATIONS Synchronous method: Start/Stop synchronous type Communication function [optional] Communication speed: 38400 Communication 1 Protocol: (For the host communication) RKC communication (ANSI X3.28-1976 subcategories Interface: 2.5 and A4) Based on RS-232C, EIA standard Based on RS-485, EIA standard Data bit configuration: Start bit: 1 Based on RS-422A, EIA standard...
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8. SPECIFICATIONS 24 V AC type: Allowable ambient humidity: 8.5 VA max. (at 24 V AC) 5 to 95 RH Rush current: 8.5 A or less Absolute humidity: Power saving mode: MAX.W.C 29 g/m dry air at 101.3 kPa 6.2 VA (Approximately 16 % OFF) Vibration ...
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