Pid controller complete with driver for stepper motors specially designed for the management of electronic expansion valves in refrigerant circuits. (48 pages)
- the second includes the power functions only, and can be used to double the total power available, acting as a slave to the complete controller. Alternatively, it can serve any Carel controller that features a specific phase control output (MCH*, PCO*, …).
This function is used to disable the internal control algorithm and manage the output directly based on an external signal. Serial connection An RS485 serial output is available for connection via two wires plus shield to the supervisor or telemaintenance network that support the Carel supervisor protocol or ®...
FCP manual 3. Installation To install the controller, proceed as follows, with reference to the connection diagrams shown at the end of the manual. Important: 230 Vac mains voltage present on the board The controller may be installed outside but paying attention to the following instructions: •...
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FCP manual To ensure compliance with the safety standards, the electrical system must be fitted with a suitable switch or disconnector (compliant with standards IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-3), located near the appliance. If the appliance is used in a manner that is not specified by the manufacturer, the protection featured for the appliance may be compromised and the appliance may be seriously damaged.
FCP manual 4. Programming the instruments The instruments are programmed by dipswitches, trimmers and jumpers, and by setting the internal parameters accessible via programming key or via serial line. The functions that can be set manually are shown in the tables below: Dipswitch Function Dip1...
FCP manual Default settings The functions that are available by setting the parameters are mostly disabled by default, as they need to be set based on the specific application. Set the set point, differential, minimum and maximum output by trimmer (modifiable by dipswitch) Digital input ID1 external alarm (modifiable by dipswitch) Two circuit...
Parameter copying key Programming key PSOPZKEY00/A0 The programming keys PSOPZKEY00 (Figure 5.1.a) and PSOPZKEYA0 (Figure 5.1.b) are used to copy the complete set of parameters relating to the CAREL FCP controller parameters. The keys must be connected to the PROG KEY connector (4 pin AMP) fitted on the controllers, and work even without switching the controller on (see the summary diagram in Figure 5.1.c.)
FCP manual 6. Description of the functions Control modes The following operating modes can be set: Direct an increase in the value measured by the probes increases the value of the output; Reverse an increase in the value measured by the probes decreases the value of the output. DIRECT REVERSE 100%...
FCP manual Status variables associated with the probes par. Modb range description PB1R 0 to 100 probe B1 reading as a % of the range of measurement PB2R 0 to 100 probe B2 reading as a % of the range of measurement PB1T -50.0 to +150.0 0.1°C...
FCP manual Cut-off function When the output of the controller decreases until reaching the minimum value set, the output is forced to zero and remains at this value until the conditions require an output value that is greater than or equal to the minimum value set. CUT-OFF Off CUT-OFF On 100%...
FCP manual Outside temperature compensation (feedforward function) The operation of the controller can be modified according to the temperature measured by probe B3, proportionally increasing the minimum output value set. This function is especially useful when probes B1 and B2 measure temperature values because, as temperature probes are intrinsically slower to respond than pressure probes, it brings forward the effects of any changes in the outside temperature, increasing the output as the outside temperature increases.
FCP manual 100% diff diff diff setp 100% setp Fig. 6.f In this regard, it is good practice for the operating range of the probes to allow the set point to be set away from the extremes, by a value greater than the maximum differential envisaged.
FCP manual 6.11 Overriding the output The output can forced to the desired value required at any time via serial line, irrespective of the value calculated by the controller. This function is temporary and is not saved; it is disabled automatically 10 seconds after the termination of the serial connection. Associated parameters par.
FCP manual 7. Description of the operating parameters type of unit type and Carel supervisor address integer var. 1 (read only) Modbus address read register 101 resolution and unit of measure range default Non-modifiable parameter used to identify the type of controller in supervision network connections or when connected to the programming key.
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FCP manual DIFF differential type and Carel supervisor address integer var. 7 Modbus address read/write register 107 resolution and unit of measure range 0 to 100 default Parameter used to set the value of the control differential. Expressed as a % of the full scale of the probes used. Only used if configuration by parameter rather than by trimmer is enabled.
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Parameter used to select the type of probe or signal connected to input B1. PB1M=0 Carel NTC temp. probe 10kΩ @ 25°C (range of measurement -50 to 90 °C) PB1M=1 Carel NTC temp. probe 50kΩ @ 25°C (range of measurement 0 to 120 °C) PB1M=2 0/5 V ratiometric pressure probe PB1M=3 0/10 V signal (the position of jumpers JA &...
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FCP manual DIP4 function associated with dipswitch 4 type and Carel supervisor address integer var. 20 Modbus address read/write register 120 resolution and unit of measure range 0 to 8 default Parameter used to select the function enabled/disabled by dipswitch 4 rather than by parameter.
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FCP manual tSET SET trimmer setting type and Carel supervisor address integer var. (read only) 31 Modbus address read register 131 resolution and unit of measure range 0 to 100 default Variable used to read the value set by the trimmer...
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FCP manual ERRR error reading type and Carel supervisor address integer var. (read only) 38 Modbus address read register 138 resolution and unit of measure range -255 to 255 default Variable used to read the value of the error (difference between the set point and the measurement of the controlled value) calculated by the control algorithm and based on which the proportional and integral components are calculated.
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FCP manual lower limit of meas. range NTC-10k Ω type and Carel supervisor address analogue var. 2 Modbus address read/write register 2 resolution and unit of measure 0.1°C range -50.0 to T0H default -10.0 Parameter used to set the lower limit of the range of measurement for NTC-10k probes, corresponding to 0%.
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FCP manual ESUP enable Speed-up type and Carel supervisor address digital var. 2 Modbus address read/write coil 2 resolution and unit of measure range default Parameter used to enable the Speed-up function: ESUP=0 disabled ESUP=1 enabled The parameter has no meaning if the enabling of the function Speed-up is associated with dipswitch 4 (par. DIP4).
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FCP manual PB3E enable probe input B3 type and Carel supervisor address digital var. 8 Modbus address read/write coil 8 resolution and unit of measure range default Parameter used to enable probe input B3 and, as a consequence, the outside temperature compensation function. The reading of the probe and any alarms due to probe faults are only activated if the input is enabled.
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FCP manual STID input ID1 status type and Carel supervisor address digital var. (read only) 17 Modbus address read coil 17 resolution and unit of measure range default Variable used to read the status of digital input ID1. STID=0 open...
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FCP manual PB2A probe B2 alarm status type and Carel supervisor address digital var. (read only) 24 Modbus address read coil 24 resolution and unit of measure range default Variable used to read the status of the probe B2 fault alarm.
FCP manual Summary table of operating parameters name Carel spv var Modbus var range def. User res. description value Type of unit 0 to 255 Software release SADR 1 to 255 Serial address ( CAREL NOTE PROT UP TO STP1...
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FCP manual ELPL Enable long impulse phase control 0=disabled 1=enabled MOID Operating logic of digital input ID1 0=normally closed 1=normally open D12 to D14 12 to 14 not used EOVR Enable override output ( 0=disabled 1=enabled NOTE FDEF Reset default values ( 0=no action 1=enabled NOTE...
FCP manual 8. Tables of alarms and signals 8.1 Alarms The alarm status is indicated by the red LED status of the red LED description possible causes of the alarm no alarm parameter error alarm non-volatile memory error (EEPROM) flashing 1 impulse probe B1 or B2 faulty alarm probes disconnected or short-circuited flashing 2 impulses...
Table 9.a The protocol used is recognised automatically. If the controller is connected to a Carel supervisor, the controller will respond with the Carel protocol, similarly if the controller is connected to a Modbus supervisor, the controller will respond with the Modbus protocol.
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The use of the two function codes is identical, as no distinction is made between Holding Registers (read/write Registers) and Input Register (read only Registers from I/O devices). To map the addresses of the analogue and integer variables (according to the standard Carel protocol) in the space of Modbus addresses, the following rule has been defined:...
12 V with contact open, typical current 6 mA with contact closed. Serial outputs 1 standard RS485 two wire connector [NOTE 1] Carel supervisor and ModBus protocol; baud rate 19200; max length 1 km with shielded cable Signal lights Green power LED...
Programmable digital input. Motor protector or second set point management, see dipswitch configuration. B1, GND, +5V Analogue input for pressure (ratiometric) or temperature reading (CAREL NTC probe or 0/10 V control) in circuit 1 B2, GND, +5V Analogue input for pressure (ratiometric) or temperature reading (CAREL NTC probe) in circuit 2 NTC input for temperature reading used in the feed-forward algorithm (CAREL NTC probe)..
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