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SERIES
1ZC
COMMUNICATING
SUB-PANEL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER
Operating
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  • Page 1 SERIES COMMUNICATING SUB-PANEL TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Call Toll Free 800.782.6776 (in the U.S.) or 610.828.2490 (from anywhere in the world), or e-mail techsupport@athenacontrols.com. Platinel ® is a registered trademark of Englehard Industries Multi-Comm ™ is a trademark of Athena Controls, Inc. ©Copyright 2006, Athena Controls, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction, Precautions, Features, and Safety Warnings ......4 Pre-Wire Setup ............5 Input, Output, Communications, and Power Wiring .

  • Page 4: Introduction, Precautions, Features, And Safety Warnings

    Deadband controller via its standard RS-485 interface, a communications program that incorpo- Dual Outputs, Each Configurable as rates the Athena+ Protocol data message Reverse/Direct-Acting or Alarm formats is required. Athena’s Multi-Comm ™ Alarm Inhibit Mode...

  • Page 5: Pre-Wire Setup

    Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller Pre-Wire Setup Note: Do not use a screwdriver or other Figure 1. Binary Code DIP Switch for metal object to pry open the case. Only setting network IDs for each controller. slight hand pressure is required. Note: The 1ZC communicates according to the RS-485 standard.

  • Page 6: Input, Output, Communications, And Power Wiring

    R.C. snubber across the external noise rated accuracy; errors will occur at source. If you wish, you may order this higher resistance values. If shielded suppressor directly from Athena; specify thermocouple wire is used, terminate part number 235Z005U01. the shield only at controller end.
  • Page 7 If the host computer does not have an RS-485 communications board, then an RS-232 to RS-485 converter will need to be used. Note: Contact Athena for a rec- ommended RS-485 converter. Connect Output Wiring the converter to your host computer’s Figure 6.

  • Page 8: Mounting And Repositioning

    Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller Power Wiring Repositioning the Controller Figure 11. To reposition the 1ZC, insert a Figure 8. Connect power wiring to thin-shank straight blade screwdriver contacts #10 and #11 as shown. into the slot on the underside of the unit. Mounting and Repositioning Figure 12.

  • Page 9: Outputs

    0.2 seconds. an Athena Controls representative. Operation If you are writing your own software, be sure that it complies with the Athena+ messaging protocol and parameter identification codes Figure 14. LED status indicators. as described on the following pages. Startup...

  • Page 10: Parameters

    7) Load default communication controller’s memory. To change these parameters procedure: parameters to suit your specific application Disconnect power requirements, you must use the Athena+ Set all DIP switches to ON position protocol communications message syntax Apply power described in the section titled “Communications Message Examples.”...
  • Page 11 Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller 1ZC Parameter Codes “X”s mark parameters that are supported by the 1ZC and “O”s that are not supported. Number Name Read Write Data Field Value Controller Type Software Version Communications Version Status Byte This field contains the ASCII representation of an 8-bit value in which the bit assignments are as follows:...
  • Page 12 Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller Number Name Read Write Data Field Value Manual Reset (Integral) Value Output 2 Deadband Output 2 Hysteresis Autotune Damping 1 - Low 2 - Normal 3 - High Recipe Option 0 - Disabled 1 - Single Step 2 - Multi-Step Single-Setpoint Ramp Time...
  • Page 13 Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller Number Name Read Write Data Field Value Output 1 Type 1 - Inactive/Disabled 2 - PID 4 - On/Off 5 - Alarm Output 1 Action 1 - Direct 2 - Reverse Output 1 Alarm Action 1 - Off 2 - Normal 3 - Latched...
  • Page 14 TC/RTD Decimal Position Linear Decimal Position Display Units 1 - Fahrenheit 2 - Celsius 3 - Kelvin Communications Protocol X 1 - Athena + Communications ID Baud Rate 0 - 75 1 - 150 2 - 300 3 - 600...
  • Page 15 Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller Number Name Read Write Data Field Value High-Voltage Zero Calibration High-Voltage Span Calibration Current Zero Calibration Current Span Calibration Autotune State 0 - Success 1 - Aborted 2 - Error: No PID Output 3 - Error: No Deviation 4 - Error: No Output 5 - Error: Timed Out 6 - Error: Bad Tune...

  • Page 16: Communications Message Examples

    Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller Communications The value of the checksum shall be represented by the Message Code Message Examples Numbering System. Message code numbering system: The Read Request 100 = AØ 101 = AI The Read Request is used to query 110 = BØ...
  • Page 17 Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller $Ø1Ø1w1Ø1Ø.123J1 <CR> The Write Response: Change only the RAM copy of The Write Response will be sent in setpoint #1 in response to a Write Request. controller #1 to Some examples: the value of - Request Message Description 10.123 (notice...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller Command: Load Parameter calibration command Defaults must only be used when the input sensor Parameter #: type is chosen as RTD Description: Restore all menu or RTD w/Decimal. parameters to their default values. Request A 10 character ASCII Request Data Field:...

  • Page 19: Communications Error Codes

    Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller Communications Error Codes Error Code Error Type Description The following table lists all possible errors when receiving or processing request Bad Command The request messages. Since only one error can be has an invalid reported to the Bus Master in each Action Code in response, the errors are prioritized in...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller Specifications Operating Limits Connections Screw terminals Ambient Temperature 32° F to 131° F Weight 4.8 oz (136g) (0° C to 55° C) Dimensions 4.8" (12.2 cm) H x Relative Humidity 90%, 0.9" (2.3 cm) W x Tolerance non-condensing 3.0"...

  • Page 21: Ordering Information

    Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller Range Information Input Range Input Range “B” 32 to 3308°F “S” -58 to 3214°F (0 to 1820°C) (-50 to 1768°C) “C” 32 to 4199°F “T” -454 to 752°F (0 to 2315°C) (-270 to 400°C) “E”...
  • Page 22 Series 1ZC Communicating Sub-Panel Temperature Controller...

  • Page 23: Warranty/Repairs

    Features may be described herein which are not pre- sent in all hardware. Athena Controls assumes no obligation of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made.
  • Page 24 CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Athena Controls, Inc. 5145 Campus Drive Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 U.S.A. Tel: 610.828.2490 Fax: 610.828.7084 Toll-Free in U.S.: 800.782.6776 Internet: www.athenacontrols.com 900M010U00 Rev B...

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