Quick Setup Instructions - Omega CN8200 Series User Manual

Quick Setup Instructions - Series CN8200 Temperature Controller
Experienced users, already familiar with the Series CN8200, and using the
controller with PID outputs, may follow these condensed instructions to
autotune the controller and get started quickly once the instrument is properly
mounted and wired, and the Security Level is set to
complete, we recommend changing the Security Level back to the most
restrictive level suitable for your application.
These quick setup instructions are not meant as a substitute for reading the full
instruction manual supplied with the controller. Please be sure to read through the manual for specific
details of operation and, most importantly, for safety precautions. If you have any questions, or
experience problems with setting up your controller, consult the full instruction manual first and, if
you still need assistance, contact Omega at 1-800-622-2378.
Menu Access Raise Lower
1. Apply power. After self-check display stops, place controller in Standby mode by pressing and holding the
Mode/Enter key for 3 seconds, the or
will flash, alternating with the Process Value.
2. Press and hold the Menu Access key for 3 seconds until
appears, then use or keys to select sensor input type.
3. Press to display . Then press once to display
4. Press the key until Output 1 Action
or keys. (Reverse = Heating)
. Once setup is
Mode/ Enter
key until appears, and then the key again.
is displayed. Press key once until
. Use or to select
is displayed. Select the desired output action using the
5. Press
the output device used. If unsure, refer to the ordering code on page 37 of the instruction manual and compare
it to the number on the label.
Recommended cycle times are:
IMPORTANT: IF ONLY ONE OUTPUT IS PID , SET THE OTHER OUTPUT TO EITHER ON/OFF, ALARM , OR OFF .
6. Press the
7. Press
8. Press the
parameter is set to the proper setting for your application. See page 37 for more information.
9. Press and hold
10. Press the
11. Press and hold
.
the display stops flashing, and the controller will revert to Process Value display and begin controlling the
process.
12. If unacceptable overshoot occurs, change damping setting to high
damping setting to low
44 45
again to display the Output 1 Cycle Time
For Control Output Device — Select Cycle Time (in seconds)
R 15 to 120
F 0.2
FH 0.2
DC 0.2
T 15 to 120
key to display the next output parameter, and select the desired value using the
to select other Output Type following steps 4 to 6.
repeatedly until is displayed, then press
key for approximately 3 seconds until upper display flashes
or keys adjust setpoint to desired value.
key for 3 seconds. Lower display will indicate
is displayed. Press to initiate autotuning. Display will flash
.
parameter. Select the desired cycle time according to
or keys.
and make sure autotune damping
and Process Value.
. Press or key until
. After autotune is complete,
, or if response is sluggish, change