Advertisement
Quick Links
Programmable Precision PID Temperature Controller
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Auber WS series temperature controller. We sincerely
appreciate your decision and trust that our machine will meet your expectations in both
the quality of the result and the value of our product. While we are delighted that you may
be anxious to operate the controller for your project, a few minutes of your time reading
through this manual will only serve to enhance your experience in the months and years
ahead. In particular, we would urge you to read through the safety warnings below.
Although this plug-and-play controller is very easy to operate, the process involves high
temperature and high wattage appliances and your safety is paramount.
• This controller is designed only to be used with devices that have limited power
and their own thermal cut off protection, such as a thermostat or thermal fuse in
case of controller failure. Do not use it with a cook top or hot plate.
• Do not place any objects on the top of controller surface which is used to vent
excess heat during its operation.
• The sensor supplied is optimized for air sensing with fast response time. It can't
be immersed in liquid. To use this controller for control temperature of liquid such
as slow cooker, please contact us for sensor designed for immersion.
• When open the cover of a rice cooker or slow cook that has been running for
extended period of time, the cover will carry a lot of condensation that can drip to
everywhere. Avoid drip the water over the controller.
• The maximum electric current this controller can handle is 15 ampere. For 120
volt ac in US and Canada, this limits the heater power to1800 watts. In addition, if
*
Patent pending
Operation Instruction Manual
WS-1500APH
Version 1.2
Auber Instruments
730 Culworth Manor
Alpharetta, GA 30022
770-569-8420
www.auberins.com
Aug. 2008
SAFETY WARNINGS
1
*
Advertisement
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Auber WS-1500APH
Summary of Contents for Auber WS-1500APH
- Page 1 Aug. 2008 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Auber WS series temperature controller. We sincerely appreciate your decision and trust that our machine will meet your expectations in both the quality of the result and the value of our product. While we are delighted that you may...
-
Page 2: Specifications
Instruments only. Using it to control a not recommended device can be dangerous and cause fire. Auber Instruments is not liable for damages caused by misuse of the controller. If you are not sure the controller can be used, please contact Auber Instruments before use. - Page 3 ±1°C (±2°F) Temperature accuracy: 6.5 x 3 x 5.2 inch (170 x 80 x 135 mm) W x H x D. Dimension: 1.6 lb (0.8 kg) without power cord. Weight: Note, for international orders (except Canada), the input power cord is not included due to its weight and different plug requirement.
- Page 4 3) SET Key - for showing current temperature settings, getting into parameters setting mode and confirming various actions taken. 4) “+” Key - To increment displayed value. 5) “-“ Key - To decrement displayed value. 6) Time Key – Change the Parameter Window between current timer and temperature values, when pressed.
- Page 5 Fig 3. Typical connection between the controller and the heating device (in this example, the cooker). The connection of controller should be done in the following steps. • Plug the temperature sensor to the back of the controller. • Plug the power cord to the back of the controller and the other end to the power outlet on the wall.
- Page 6 display will show T01 for a second and then change to the cook time setting for step 1. Use “+” and “-“ keys to change the setting. When finished, press the SET again to confirm the change. The display will go the step 2 setting. The following is the flow chart for the setting procedure.
- Page 7 Step # Temp (F) Step # Time (h) 01.5 02.5 01.0 00.0 00.0 00.0 Tabl1 , Initial program for smoking salmon. The following is an example of setting for one step smoking at 160F for 9 hours. Temp (F) Time (h) 09.0 00.0 00.0...
- Page 8 Display Commercial Rice cooker (<12 A) Home use rice cooker, Home use rice cooker, wine fermentation. (PD mode) Switch set at Warm position Slow cooker, 7 quart Slow cooker, 4 quart Slow cooker, PD mode (low overshoot) Bradley Smoker Table 3. Recommended PID parameters that can be used as reference point. Please note that the P value in table is in Fahrenheit unit.
- Page 9 let it cool down. It will repeat this heat/cool cycle several times. Based on the response time of the whole cooking system, the controller will calculate and set the PID parameters for your cooker. Figure 4 Before using the auto-tune function, you must set the cooking equipment up in the exact configuration it will be used.
- Page 10 If you tried auto-tune and the parameter we provide but feel the performance is not ideal. the following sections discuss the definition of these parameters and how to change them. • LCK. Parameter lock. This function is used to prevent user to change the critical parameters by accident.
- Page 11 Fig 5. Code 166 Parameter setup flow chart Press and hold SET key for 4 seconds until LED display “LCK”, then release the SET key. The display will show “0”. To get into parameters setting mode, you need to key in the pass code.
- Page 12 in ice water mixture, set SC=-2.0 will make the display to shown 0.0 degree. • Out, Output power reduction. It is expressed as a percentage value. This function will allow you to control the maximum output power delivered by the heater in your cooker, for example, if you set Out=50 and your heater is 1000 watts, the output will use 50% of the 1000 watts as the full output.
- Page 13 Fig 6. Code 155 Parameter setup flow chart Press and hold SET key for 4 second until Parameter Window displayed “LCK”. Release the SET. The display will show “0”. Use “+” and “-“ keys to adjust the display to 155 (another pass code) and press SET.
-
Page 14: Warranty
Alpharetta, GA 30022. If the appliance is found by Auber Instruments to be defective in material or workmanship, Auber Instruments will repair or replace it free of charge. A dated proof of purchase may be required. The liability of Auber Instruments is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit at our discretion. - Page 15 what you believe is the problem with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in shipping is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package “ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE”. We are constantly striving to improve our products and therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.
- Page 16 Appendix 1 Managing the heat generated by the controller The heat dissipation of the controller is directly related to the electric current drawing power of the heater. If your cooker consumes less than 10 ampere of current or your pot is less than 5 gal (19 liters), you do not need to worry about the heat generated by the controller.
- Page 17 In addition to these solutions, following information will also help you to manage the heat. Place the controller in right place. The SSR of Auber WS series controller is mounted in the bottom of chassis. The chassis is made of 3 mm thick aluminum for good heat dissipation.
- Page 18 Appendix 2 Controlling the Temperature of Bradley Smoker 1) Connecting the controller There are two ways to power up the controller and smoker. a) Using two power cords and a power strip. This set up is good for the “Original”, Stainless Steel, and Digital Bradley Smoker.
- Page 19 Fig 4. Power connection of the controller and smoker. The generator is connected to the power strip by the power cord from Bradley (green arrows). The input of the controller is connected to the female receptacle on the generator by the power jumper cord provided by the Bradley (blue arrows).
- Page 20 Fig 5. Sensor position. Left, the sensor should be placed close to the food but high enough so that it does not touch the food. Right, hold the sensor in place by a piece of tape. For the “Original” and Stainless Steel Bradley smoker, the Temperature Heat Control Switch on the smoker tower should be slide to the Hi position (Most right).
- Page 21 c) Damper position. Keeping the damper open will result in better temperature stability because more heat loss is created. This is important when the temperature is set below 140F. When the damper is closed, the temperature will take longer time to drop if it is overshot during initial heat up.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the WS-1500APH and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers