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MODULAR PROCESS CONTROLLER
Part #: NV-N20K48
USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 MODULAR PROCESS CONTROLLER Part #: NV-N20K48 USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY ALERTS ............................4 INTRODUCTION ............................5 CONTROLLER ............................. 5 CLICKNGO MODULES ........................6 DOCK ..............................6 INSTALLATION ............................8 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ......................8 3.1.1 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS ....................8 3.1.2 INPUT CONNECTIONS ......................... 8 3.1.3 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ......................8 PANEL INSTALLATION ........................
  • Page 3 RAMPS AND SOAKS PROGRAMS ......................34 PROGRAM LINK ..........................34 EVENT ALARM ..........................34 PID PARAMETERS ..........................35 AUTO-TUNING ........................... 35 AUTO-ADAPTATIVE TUNING ......................35 CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ......................37 QUICKTUNE ............................37 QUICKTUNE MOBILE ........................37 CONFIGURING THE DEVICE WITH QUICKTUNE ................37 7.3.1 BASIC ............................

  • Page 4: Safety Alerts

    SAFETY ALERTS The symbols below are used in the device and throughout this manual to draw the user’s attention to important information related to device safety and use. CAUTION ATTENTION CAUTION OR Read the manual fully before Material sensitive to static HAZARD installing and operating the device.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION N20K48 Modular Controller brings a new concept of modularity to panel instrumentation. Traditionally, manufacturers of electronic instrumentation have a wide range of controllers. Each model presents different functionalities, designed to meet the specific requirements of each installation. In the modularity concept applied to N20K48 Modular Controller, this is provided in a single controller, which already has a minimum set of features and a basic configuration that can meet several applications.

  • Page 6: Clickngo Modules

    CLICKNGO MODULES The ClickNGo electronic modules extend the N20K48 Modular Controller capabilities. They are electrically powered by the controller and have their own connectors. The modules have 3 sizes: Sizes Currently, the following modules are available: • ClickNGo CG-2R5 Module: Provides 2 channels of Relay Output. Size 2. •...
  • Page 7 You can combine modules of different sizes if you observe the possible positions for the size 2 modules, as shown in the examples below: Modules attached to the dock 7/57...

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION The figures below reproduce the labels placed on the top of the device and show the disposition of the N20K48 Modular Controller resources: POWER SUPPLY 100~240 VAC/DC POWER SUPPLY 24 VDC/AC Electrical connections labels INSTALLATION RECOMENDATIONS • Electronic and analog signal conductors should run through the plant separately from the output and supply conductors.

  • Page 9: Panel Installation

    PANEL INSTALLATION N20K48 Modular Controller is suitable for panel installation. You should install it according to the steps below: • Make a cut-out in the panel as specified in the technical specifications table (see SPECIFICATIONS chapter). • Remove the controller fixing clips. •...

  • Page 10: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS N20K48 Modular Controller has the following dimensions: Dimensions 3.5.1 DIMENSIONS WITH THE DOCK After you connect the dock to the back of the device, N20K48 Modular Controller will have the following dimensions: Device dimensions with the dock The dock has the following dimensions: Device dimensions without the dock...

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION INITIAL OPERATION After you have completed the electrical installation (see INSTALLATION chapter) and turned on the device, the N20K48 Modular Controller display will show the software version number for the first few seconds. After that, it will display the Indication Screen.

  • Page 12: Accessing Cycles And Configuration Parameters

    ACCESSING CYCLES AND CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS N20K48 Modular Controller has configuration parameters, which have been gathered into affinity groups, called Cycles. As shown in the figure below, there is the Operation Cycle and the Configuration Cycles, composed of Control, Alarms, Input, Output A, Output B, Modules (1 to 8), Programs, Timer, and Calibration: N20K48 Cycles To navigate between cycles, as shown in the figure above, you must press the key for three seconds.

  • Page 13: How The Device Will Operate After You Insert A Clickngo Module

    The figure above shows the controller parameters, which does not mean that all of them will always be displayed. Some settings are mutually exclusive, and some parameters are only displayed during certain situations. If the N20K48 Modular Controller does not display the desired parameter, you should observe the instructions in the FEATURES PARAMETER DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 14: Alarm Configuration

    M.Coil Modbus-Coil The output will act as a Modbus-Coil command for connection to the Modbus-TCP protocol. Table 2 – Function types for analog outputs You can add more outputs to the device by adding more modules (see CLICKNGO MODULES section). 4.2.3 ALARM CONFIGURATION N20K48 Modular Controller has 4 independent alarms (CFG >>...

  • Page 15: Alarm Timer

    INPUT TYPE PROBLEM PROBLEM DESCRIPTION 0-5 V Broken or short-circuited The error will not be recognized by the Input Error function. In its display, wiring the equipment will show the lower value of the configured range. 0-10 V The error will be recognized by the Input Error function. In its display, the Broken wires device will show the message.

  • Page 16: Soft Start Function

    4.2.9 SOFT START FUNCTION The Soft Start function (CFG >> CTRL >> SF.St) prevents abrupt variations in the power delivered to the load by the controller control output. A time interval (in seconds) limits the rise in the percentage of power delivered to the load. It will only reach 100 % of the power at the end of this interval.

  • Page 17: 4.2.10 Loop Break Detection (Lbd) Function

    4.2.10 LOOP BREAK DETECTION (LBD) FUNCTION The Loop Break Detection function (CFG >> ALM >> Lbd.t) allows you to set a maximum time interval (in minutes) for the PV to react to the control output command. If the PV does not react minimally and adequately within this interval, N20K48 Modular Controller signals the occurrence of an LBD event on its display (i.e., problems in the control loop).
  • Page 18 PROCESS CONTROL BEHAVIOR AT TIMING END During T1 and T2 intervals, the process control acts as it has been configured. However, at the end of the T1 + T2 interval, you can set the controller to disable process control (RUN >> No). In Cycle Timer (CFG >> tm), the parameter T.RUN allows you to determine the desired setting: T.RUN Allows you to define the behavior of the process control at the end of T1 + T2.

  • Page 19: Parameter Description

    PARAMETER DESCRIPTION N20K48 Modular Controller has cycles, composed of configuration parameters that have been grouped into affinity groups. The tables below present detailed information about each device cycle. 4.3.1 OPERATION CYCLE This is the Operation Cycle: Operation Cycle The Operation Cycle is also called Indication Screen and has the following parameters PV Indication PV and SP Indication Screen.
  • Page 20 Program execution. Allows you to select the Ramps and Soaks program to be executed. NONE – Do not execute any program 1 to 20 – Number of the program to be executed With the outputs enabled (RUN = YES), the selected program will be executed immediately. Program You must set the parameter Enable Program Function (PRG.E) of the Timer Cycle (tm) to yes or no to display this parameter in the Operation Cycle.

  • Page 21: Control Cycle (Cfg >> Ctrl)

    4.3.2 CONTROL CYCLE (CFG >> CtRL) This is the Control Cycle: Control mode This cycle allows you to configure the parameters that refer to the control mode and the device tuning process. See PARAMETERS chapter for more information about PID control and tuning processes. Allows you to define the tuning mode to be used: off –...
  • Page 22 Derivative Time. Value of the D term of the PID control mode, in seconds. Adjustable between 0 and 300.0 seconds. derivative This parameter is displayed if the Proportional Band is  0. time PWM Cycle Time. Value in seconds of the PWM cycle period of the PID control. Adjustable between 0.5 and 100.0 seconds.

  • Page 23: Alarm Cycle (Cfg >> Alm)

    4.3.3 ALARM CYCLE (CFG >> ALM) This is the Alarm Cycle: Alarm cycle Alarm functions. Allows you to define the alarms functions: oFF – Disabled Lo – Minimum value alarm Hi – Maximum Fu.a1 value alarm DiF – Fu.a2 Differential value alarm Fu.a3 DIf.l –...
  • Page 24 BL.A1 Initial Alarm Block. Allows you to enable or disable the Initial Block function for alarms 1 to 4. BL.A2 YES – Enables initial block No – Disables initial block bL.A3 When enabled, the alarm will not trigger during startup. It will wait until the PV value enters a non-alarm bL.A4 condition.

  • Page 25: Input Cycle (Cfg >>In)

    4.3.4 INPUT CYCLE (CFG >>IN) This is the Input Cycle: Input Cycle Type Input type. Allows you to select the input type to be used. See table in ANALOGIC INPUT CONFIGURATION section. You must configure this parameter first. Type Input filter. The filter is used to improve the stability of the measured signal (PV). Adjustable between 0 and 9999. fLtr At 0, it means that the filter is off.

  • Page 26: Output A Cycle (Cfg >> Out.a)

    The display assumes the lower limit value when the input signal is lower than 1% of its excursion. Parameter available for linear inputs (see table in ANALOGIC INPUT CONFIGURATION section). Table 9 – Input cycle 4.3.5 OUTPUT A CYCLE (CFG >> out.A) This is the Output A Cycle: Output A Cycle Allows you to define the output A function:...

  • Page 27: Modules Cycle (Cfg >> Md.1 Or The Module Number According To Its Position In The Dock)

    4.3.7 MODULES CYCLE (CFG >> md.1 or the module number according to its position in the dock) This device holds up to 8 ClickNGo modules or up to the limit according to the size of the module you have used (see CLICKNGO MODULES section).

  • Page 28: Program Cycle (Cfg >> Prog)

    4.3.8 PROGRAM CYCLE (CFG >> PROG) This is the Program Cycle: Program cycle This cycle allows you to set the parameters for creating and editing programs. For more information about programs, such as limits, examples, and related functions, see RAMPS AND SOAKS PROGRAMS chapter.
  • Page 29 Program resume function. Allows you to define the behavior of the controller when returning from a power failure in the middle of a ramps and soaks program: Pr R Prog – Returns at the beginning of the program P.seg – Returns at the beginning of the segment Program Resume t.seg –...

  • Page 30: Timer Cycle (Cfg >> Tm)

    4.3.9 TIMER CYCLE (CFG >> tm) This is the Timer Cycle: Timer cycle Starts the timer. Allows you to set the timer start mode: oFF – Disabled SP – Starts counting when the PV value reach the SP value t.Str F –...

  • Page 31: Calibration Cycle (Cfg >> Calib)

    Allows you to define the behavior of the temperature control at the end of the T1 + T2 timers. T.RUN on – The temperature control continues to operate Timer Run off – Temperature control will be disabled at the end of the timer (RUN = No). Table 14 –...
  • Page 32 pass Allows you to enter the password. This parameter is displayed before the protected cycles. See CONFIGURATION PROTECTION section. Password Calib Allows you to calibrate the analog input. Calibration in.LC Value corresponding to the low scale signal applied to the analog input. See INPUT CALIBRATION input Low section.

  • Page 33: Configuration Protection

    CONFIGURATION PROTECTION You can protect the configuration of a parameter cycle and prevent undue changes by setting a protection for the device. To do this, access the parameter Protection (PROt), present in the cycle Configuration (Cfg) >> Calibration (Calib), and determine the level of protection to be adopted, limiting access to certain cycles, as shown in the table below: PROTECTIO PROTECTED...

  • Page 34: Ramps And Soaks Programs

    RAMPS AND SOAKS PROGRAMS N20K48 Modular Controller allows you to create a behavior profile for the process, called RAMP AND SOAK PROGRAM. You can set up to 20 different profiles with 9 segments each. You can also create longer profiles of up to 180 segments by linking 2 or more profiles.

  • Page 35: Pid Parameters

    PID PARAMETERS The adjustment of the PID control parameters can be done in automatic mode and auto-adaptive mode. Auto-tuning is initiated at the operator request. Auto-adaptive tuning is initiated by the controller whenever the control performance is lower than desired. AUTO-TUNING At the start of the auto-tuning process, the controller has the behavior of an ON/OFF controller.
  • Page 36 It is recommended that you do not turn off the controller or change the SP during this process. During the tuning process, the TUNE indicator will remain lit in the display (see DISPLAY INFORMATION section). For PWM or pulse output, the quality of the tuning will also depend on the cycle time set. If the tuning process does not result in satisfactory control, the table below presents guidelines on how to correct the process behavior: PARAMETER VERIFIED PROBLEM...

  • Page 37: Configuration Software

    CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE QUICKTUNE QuickTune software was developed especially for NOVUS controllers and indicators. With a user-friendly and practical interface, it facilitates device configuration and management, and communicates through USB, Bluetooth, and RS485 interfaces (in this case, with the ClickNGo CG-485 module) or through a TCP/IP connection. This manual describes the functionalities related to the device configuration.

  • Page 38: Features

    • OUT.B Function: Allows you to define out.B output function: “Off”, “Control Output 1”, “Control Output 2”, “Alarm 1”, “Alarm 2”, “Alarm 3”, “Alarm 4”, “Timer 1”, “Timer 2” or “Modbus-Coil” (see OUTPUT CONFIGURATION section). • Control cycle action period: Allows you to define the PWM cycle value. Available only when the Proportional Band parameter is  0.

  • Page 39: Digital Output

    7.3.2.2 DIGITAL OUTPUT This tab allows you to configure the parameters related to the digital outputs: QuickTu QuickTune Mobile Digital Output tab • OUT.A Function: Allows you to define out.A output function: “Off”, “Control Output 1”, “Control Output 2”, “Alarm 1”, “Alarm 2”, “Alarm 3”, “Alarm 4”, “Timer 1”, “Timer 2”...

  • Page 40: Tuning

    7.3.2.4 TUNING This tab allows you to configure the parameters related to the tuning mode: QuickTu QuickTune Mobile Tuning tab • Auto-Tuning: Allows you to define the auto-tuning mode: “Off”, “Fast tuning”, “Precise tuning”, “Precise and auto-adaptative tuning”, “New precise and auto-adaptative tuning”, “New precise and auto-adaptative tuning when RUN = YES” (see PID PARAMETERS chapter).

  • Page 41: Alarms

    7.3.2.5 ALARMS This tab allows you to configure the parameters related to the alarm functions: QuickTu QuickTune Mobile Alarms tab • Alarm 1 Function: Allows you to define alarm 1 function: “Off”, “Minimum”, “Maximum”, “Differential”, “Minimum Differential”, “Maximum Differential”, “Open Sensor”, “Ramps and Soaks Event”, “End of Soak” or “Open Loop” (see ALARM CONFIGURATION section).
  • Page 42 DIFFERENTIAL ALARM • Alarm 1 SP: Allows you to define the trigger point for Alarm 1. Range: According to the minimum and maximum SP limits configured. • Alarm 1 Initial Blocking: Allows you to define whether there will be an initial block of alarm 1 (see ALARM INITIAL BLOCK FUNCTION section).

  • Page 43: Rns Programs

    7.3.2.6 RnS PROGRAMS This tab allows you to configure the parameters related to the programs: QuickTu QuickTune Mobile RnS Programs tab • Program Type: Allows you to define the type of program to be used: “Do not use programs”, “Ramp and Soak” or “Ramp and Soak Program”...

  • Page 44: Timer

    7.3.2.7 TIMER This tab allows you to configure the parameters related to the timers: QuickTu QuickTune Mobile Timer tab • Criterion for starting the timer counting: Allows you to define a criterion to start the timer counting: “Disabled Timer”, “Triggers when PV=SP”, “Triggers when press F key”, “Triggers when Control Enabled”...

  • Page 45: Protection

    7.3.2.8 PROTECTION This tab allows you to configure the parameters related to the protection: QuickTu QuickTune Mobile Protection tab • Restore factory settings: Allows you to define whether the device will keep the current configuration: “Keeps current settings” or “Restores factory settings”. •...

  • Page 46: Cycles

    7.3.3 CYCLES This screen is divided into tabs and allows you to view the features grouped by feature cycles. Information regarding ClickNGo modules can be viewed in the specific module datasheet. 7.3.3.1 OPERATION This tab groups all the parameters related to the Operation Cycle of the device: QuickTu QuickTune Mobile Operation tab...

  • Page 47: Alarms

    • Derivative Time: Allows you to define the derivative time. It refers to the D value of the PID control mode, in seconds. Available only when Proportional Band parameter is  0. Range: 0 ~ 300,0 (in seconds). • Control cycle action period: Allows you to define the PWM cycle value. Available only when the Proportional Band parameter is  0.
  • Page 48 MAXIMUM ALARM • Alarm 1 SP: Allows you to define the trigger point for Alarm 1. Range: According to the minimum and maximum SP limits configured. • Alarm 1 Initial Blocking: Allows you to define whether there will be an initial block of alarm 1 (see ALARM INITIAL BLOCK FUNCTION section).

  • Page 49: Analog Input

    • T2 of Alarm 1: Allows you to define a second time interval for triggering Alarm 1. Range: 0 ~ 5999 (in seconds). • Flash in Alarm 1: Allows you to define whether Alarm 1 will display an alert flag on the display when it is in an alarm situation (see DISPLAY INFORMATION section).

  • Page 50: Out.a

    7.3.3.5 OUT.A This tab groups the parameters related to the Output A Cycle (CFG >> out.A) of the device (see OUTPUT A CYCLE section): QuickTu QuickTune Mobile OUT.A cycle • OUT.A Function: Allows you to define out.A output function: “Off”, “Control Output 1”, “Control Output 2”, “Alarm 1”, “Alarm 2”, “Alarm 3”, “Alarm 4”, “Timer 1”, “Timer 2”...

  • Page 51: Rns Programs

    7.3.3.7 RnS PROGRAMS This tab groups the parameters related to the Program Cycle (CFG >> PROG) of the device (see PROGRAM CYCLE section): QuickTu QuickTune Mobile Programs tab • Program Type: Allows you to define the type of program to be used: “Do not use programs”, “Ramp and Soak” or “Ramp and Soak Program”...

  • Page 52: Timing

    7.3.3.8 TIMING This tab groups the parameters related to the Timer Cycle (CFG >> tm) of the device (see TIMER CYCLE section): QuickTu QuickTune Mobile Timer cycle • Criterion for starting the timer counting: Allows you to define a criterion to start the timer counting: “Disabled Timer”, “Triggers when PV=SP”, “Triggers when press F key”, “Triggers when Control Enabled”...

  • Page 53: Calibration

    7.3.3.9 CALIBRATION This tab groups the parameters related to the Calibration Cycle (CFG >> CaLib) of the device (see CALIBRATION CYCLE section): QuickTu QuickTune Mobile Calibration cycle • Restore factory settings: Allows you to define whether the device will keep the current configuration: “Keeps current settings” or “Restores factory settings”.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CONTROLLER ISSUES Wiring errors and improper programming represent most of the problems presented when using the controller. A final review can avoid wasted time and losses. The device has an alarm function, called Input Error, which is used to report specific errors at the input. In the INPUT ERROR TYPES section you will find a table with a description of the problems and the messages shown in the device display.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES N20K48 MODULAR CONTROLLER 100 to 240 Vac/dc (±10 %), 50 / 60 Hz Power Supply Optionally 24V: 12 to 24 Vdc / 24 Vac (-10 % / +20 %) Maximum consumption: 10 VA Operating temperature: -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F) Relative humidity: 80 % max.

  • Page 56: Certifications

    CERTIFICATIONS CE Mark / UKCA This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. ANATEL This device is homologated by ANATEL, according to the regulated procedures for conformity assessment of telecommunications products, and meets the technical requirements applied.

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