102 User Manual Section 1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT The controller front panel comprises of digital readouts, LED indicators and membrane keys as shown in Figure 1.1 below. Figure 1.1 neuro 102 Upper Readout Auto / Manual Status Lower Readout...
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102 User Manual Indicates Alarm-1 status if Output -3 (OP3) is configured as Alarm. • Flashes while the Alarm-2 is active. • Remains OFF while the Alarm - 2 is inactive or if OP3 is configured as Recorder / Retransmission.
102 User Manual Section 2 BASIC OPERATION POWER-UP Upon power-up, all displays and indicators are lit on for approximately 3 seconds. This is followed by the indication of the controller model name on the Upper Readout and the firmware version on the Lower Readout, for approximately 1 second.
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102 User Manual Table 2.1 Message Error Type Cause Over-range PV above Max. Range Under-range PV below Min. Range Sensor Open Thermocouple / RTD broken CONTROL / ALARM STATUS UNDER PV ERROR CONDITIONS a) The tuning, if in progress, is aborted.
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102 User Manual Notes: 1. If the Manual mode is activated while a Profile Cycle is in progress; the profile segment (Ramp or Soak) continues to run uninterrupted. However, the % output power is in accordance with the user set value. The PV, thus may not follow the setpoint profile closely.
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102 User Manual Table 2.2 Settings Parameter Description (Default Value) STAND BY MODE This parameter is available and applicable only if Standby mode is enabled at supervisory level. Set the parameter value to ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ for entering and exiting the Standby mode, respectively.
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102 User Manual Settings Parameter Description (Default Value) Throughout the range for ALARM-2 SETPOINT the selected Input Type The setpoint / Band value (depending upon the type of Alarm) for (Default : Alarm-2. This parameter is not available if the selected Alarm type For Process Low : -200 is ‘None’.
102 User Manual Section 3 SET-UP MODE : ACCESS AND OPERATION The various parameters are arranged in different groups, called PAGES, depending upon the functions they represent. Each group is assigned a unique numeric value, called PAGE NUMBER, for its access.
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102 User Manual MASTER LOCKING The controller facilitates locking all the PAGES (except Operator PAGE) by applying Master Lock Code. Under Locking, the parameters are available for view only and cannot be adjusted. The Master Lock, however does not lock the operator parameters.
Section 4 CONTROL PARAMETERS Visit www.ppiindia.net. Refer technical notes on CONTROL and TUNING for detailed understanding of the parameters / terminologies used for describing control parameters in this section. The parameters presented on PAGE-10 depend upon the type of algorithm selected for the control purpose, viz., On-Off, Pulsed On-Off and PID.
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102 User Manual Settings Parameter Description (Default Value) HEAT POWER HIGH Power Low to 100 (Available for PID Control only) (Default : 100) Sets the maximum % output power limit for OP1 . COOL POWER LOW 0 to Power High...
102 User Manual Section 5 ALARM PARAMETERS Visit www.ppiindia.net. Refer technical notes on ALARM for detailed understanding of the parameters/terminologies used for describing the Alarm parameters in this section. The parameters required for configuring Alarm-1 and Alarm-2 are grouped on PAGE-11. The configuration includes selecting the type of Alarm, setting the hysteresis value, enabling / disabling start-up alarm suppression, etc.
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102 User Manual Settings Parameter Description (Default Value) ALARM-1 INHIBIT Set to Yes to suppress Alarm-1 activation upon power-up or process start-up. (Default : Yes) ALARM-2 TYPE None Select the Alarm-2 activation type. Selecting ‘None’ will disable Process Low the alarm and suppress all the related parameters for Alarm-2.
102 User Manual Section 6 CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS The controller is provided with a variety of hardware options and software features to cater to a host of applications. The controller thus needs to be appropriately configured in terms of inputs / outputs and other features like control algorithm, digital filter etc.
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102 User Manual Settings Parameter Description (Default Value) Min. Range to SETPOINT LOW LIMIT Setpoint High for the selected Input Type Sets minimum permissible control setpoint value. (Default : -200) Setpoint Low to SETPOINT HIGH LIMIT Max. Range for the selected Input Type Sets maximum permissible control setpoint value.
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102 User Manual Table 6.2 Option Range (Min. to Max.) What it means Resolution Type J Thermocouple 0 to +960°C / +32 to +1760°F Type K Thermocouple -200 to +1376°C / -328 to +2508°F Type T Thermocouple -200 to +385°C / -328 to +725°F Type R Thermocouple 0 to +1770°C / +32 to +3218°F...
102 User Manual Section 7 SUPERVISORY PARAMETERS The supervisory level responsibilities include exercising control over operator, making process related decisions and controlling the availability of process data for remote use. The PAGE-13 parameters allow implementation supervisory level decisions. The Table 7.1 below list supervisory parameters.
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102 User Manual Settings Parameter Description (Default Value) PROFILE ABORT COMMAND Disable ON OPERATOR PAGE Enable Supervisory control over availability of Profile Abort command on Operator Page. ‘Enable’ for availability. (Default : Disable) AUXILIARY SETPOINT OR SERIAL COMM.OPTION SELECTION This parameter allows the user to configure the controller in either Auxiliary Setpoint or Serial Communication mode options.
102 User Manual Section 8 PROFILE PARAMETERS Visit www.ppiindia.net. Refer technical notes on PROFILE for detailed understanding of the parameters / terminologies used for describing the profile parameters in this section. The profile parameters are grouped on PAGE-14 and pertain to the Ramp / Soak Profile Utility. The Controller comes with an in-buit 4 Ramp + Soak Profile (Refer Section 12: Setpoint Profile for details).
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102 User Manual Settings Parameter Description (Default Value) TARGET SETPOINT-1 This parameter sets the target level for the first ramp segment. Min. to Max. Range The Setpoint ramps to this level with Ramp Rate-1 upon initiation Specified for the of the Profile Cycle by issuing ‘Profile Start Command’.
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102 User Manual Settings Parameter Description (Default Value) This parameter is expressed in the same unit and resolution as that for PV. By default, this parameters value is set to the Minimum Range value specified for the selected ‘Input Type’. If the ‘Input Type’...
102 User Manual Section 9 OP2 & OP3 FUNCTION PARAMETERS The controller is supplied with two optional hardware plug-in modules, viz., OP2 and OP3. Each module is factory configured for either Relay / SSR (jumper selectable) or DC Linear Voltage or DC Linear Current. The two modules are interchangeable.
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102 User Manual Settings Parameter Description (Default Value) RECORDER LOW Min. to Max. Range (Available if OP3 function is recorder) Specified for the Set the minimum parameter value (SP or PV) that shall Selected Input Type correspond to the minimum recorder output signal level (0mA or 4 (Default : -200) mA or 0V).
102 User Manual Section 10 HARDWARE ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATIONS The Figure 10.1 below shows the controller outer-case viewed with front label upright. Figure 10.1 Ventilations Rear Terminals Panel Mounting Clamp Panel Sealing Gasket N / C N / O...
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102 User Manual Figure 10.2 ‘UP’ inscribed on topside CPU PCB N / C N / O N / O L A Y L i n e a r Display N / O N / C L i n...
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102 User Manual Figure 10.3 Power Supply Board Display Board CPU Board o 1 0 Bezel Figure 10.4 CPU PCB Pins Shorting Link...
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102 User Manual The Input type and the Output-1 type are user configurable and thus require, besides parameter selections, proper jumper- settings prior to electrical connections. The jumper settings are provided in the form of Pins & Shorting-Link arrangements on the CPU PCB towards the rear end as shown in Figure 10.4.
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102 User Manual OUTPUT-2 & OUTPUT-3 : Modules and Jumper Settings The Output-2 and Output-3 Modules come in three versions, viz., Relay / SSR, DC Linear Voltage and DC Linear Current. The two modules are identical and, thus, can be fitted interchangeably in Output-2 or Output-3 positions.
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102 User Manual Figure 10.8 Mounting Output-2 Module Plug & Socket Connector Output Module Projected Parts Slots Power Supply Board r o 1 Front Label Upright Figure 10.9 Mounting Output-3 Module Plug & Socket Connector Output Module Projections CPU Board...
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102 User Manual The plug for the Serial Communication or Auxiliary SP Selection module is located on the Power-supply PCB. The Figure 10.10 below illustrates how to plug-in the Serial Communication/Auxiliary SP module. To plug (or unplug) the module simply insert (or remove) the socket into (or from) the plug.
102 User Manual Section 11 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION The following precautions should be strictly observed while installing the controller: 1. The place of installation should be free of corrosive/combustible gases and electrically conductive pollution. 2. Ensure that the place of installation is not subject to rapid ambient changes that can cause condensation. Also the Ambient Temperature and Relative Humidity surrounding the controller should not exceed the maximum specified for the proper operation of the controller.
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102 User Manual PANEL MOUNTING Follow the steps below for mounting the controller on panel: 1. Prepare a square cutout to the size shown in Figure 11.2. 2. Remove the Panel Mounting Clamp from the controller Enclosure. 3. Insert the rear of the controller housing through the panel cutout from the front of the mounting panel.
102 User Manual Section 12 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING MISHANDLING / NEGLIGENCE CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. 1. The user must rigidly observe the Local Electrical Regulations. 2. Do not make any connections to the unused terminals for making a tie-point for other wires (or for any other reasons) as they may have some internal connections.
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102 User Manual DESCRIPTIONS The back panel connections are described as under: INPUT (Terminals : 1, 2, 3) The controller accepts Thermocouples (J, K, T, R, S, B, N & Reserved), 3-wire RTD Pt100 and DC Linear Current / Voltage (mA/mV/V) as input.
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102 User Manual Figure 12.3 (c) DC Linear Current / Voltage Output The DC Linear (0/4-20 mA) Current or (0-5/10V) Voltage output is also available at Terminal 6 (+) and Terminal 4 (-) if the Output-1 is configured for DC Linear.
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102 User Manual SERIAL COMMUNICATION PORT (Terminals : 14 , 15) Figure 12.5 Terminating Resistor Twisted (100 to 150 Ohms) Wire Pair 15 (B-) HOST 14 (B+) Screened Cable Serial Comm. Master Device Terminals (The Option plug-in module is supplied as either RS485 Serial Port or Digital Input for Auxiliary SP Selection).
102 96X96 User Manual Section 1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT The controller front panel comprises of digital readouts, LED indicators and membrane keys as shown in figure 1.1 below. Figure 1.1 neuro 102 Upper Readout Lower Readout Auto / Manual...
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102 96X96 User Manual Status Indicates Alarm-1 status if Output -3 (OP3) is configured as Alarm. • Flashes while the Alarm-2 is active. • Remains OFF while the Alarm-2 is inactive or if OP3 is configured as Recorder / Retransmission.
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102 96X96 User Manual Section 2 HARDWARE ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATIONS The Figure 2.1 below shows the controller outer-case viewed with front label upright. ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY The basic electronics assembly (without any plug-in modules), comprises of 3 Printed Circuit Boards (PCB). When viewed from the front;...
102 96X96 User Manual Input Jumper Setting For DC Linear Current Inputs (0-20mA or 4-20mA), short the Pins using Shorting-Link as shown in Figure 2.2 (a). For all other Input types, keep the Shorting-Link parked leaving the Pins open, as shown in Figure 2.2 (b).
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102 96X96 User Manual OUTPUT -2 & OUTPUT-3 : Modules and Jumper Settings The Output-2 and Output-3 Modules are identical and, thus, can be fitted interchangeably in Output-2 or Output-3 positions. These modules can be configured for either Relay or SSR output through proper jumper selection. Two jumper settings A and B, as shown in Figure 2.3, are required for Relay or SSR selection.
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102 96X96 User Manual Mounting Output Modules Figure 2.4 Display Output 2 Jumper Setting Output 1 B & C Keys Jumper Settings CPU Board Input Jumper Setting Mounting / Un-Mountion of Modules The Figure 2.4 Illustrates how to mount output-2 & output-3 module, respectively. Notice the orientation of the controller & a few identifying components shown in figure to help locate the plugs for the modules.
102 96X96 User Manual Section 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING MISHANDLING / NEGLIGENCE CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. 1. The user must rigidly observe the Local Electrical Regulations. 2. Do not make any connections to the unused terminals for making a tie-point for other wires (or for any other reasons) as they may have some internal connections.
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102 96X96 User Manual DESCRIPTIONS The back panel connections are described as under: INPUT (Terminals : 1, 2, 3) The controller accepts Thermocouples (J, K, T, R, S, B, N & Reserved), 3-wire RTD Pt100 and DC Linear Current / Voltage (mV/V/mA) as input.
102 96X96 User Manual Figure 3.4 (a) Relay 9(18) Potential-free Relay changeover contacts N/O (Normally Open) and C (Common) rated 2A/240 VAC (resistive load) are provided as Relay output. Use external auxiliary device like contactor with 8(17) appropriate contact rating for driving the actual load.
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102 96X96 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PORT (Terminals : 14 , 15) Figure 3.5 Terminating Resistor Twisted (100 to 150 Ohms) Wire Pair 15 (B-) HOST 14 (B+) Screened Cable Serial Comm. Master Device Terminals (The Option plug-in module is supplied as either RS485 Serial Port or Digital Input for Auxiliary SP Selection).
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