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PCS VC-M-1 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
INSTRUCTIONS
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**Please read these instructions thoroughly before using this instrument.**
IMPORTANT: Make sure the control module power switch is "OFF" and the main frame circuit breaker is "OFF"
before inserting or removing control modules.
Phone: 800-521-0546 E-mail: sales@pcs-company.com Fax: 800-505-3299
VC-M-1
VC-M-1
OPERATING
ELECTRICAL LOCKOUT
LIFTING APPARATUS
ANTI-ARCING FEATURE
STANDARD OPERATING FEATURES
ERROR CODES
ERROR ALARMS & DESCRIPTION
MENU OPERATING PROCEDURES
MENU PARAMETER CHART
MENU PARAMETER SETTINGS
TROUBLE SHOOTING
OTHER FALSE ALARMS
OPTIONS – EXTERNAL ALARM
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
ADDENDUM
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  • Page 1 **Please read these instructions thoroughly before using this instrument.** IMPORTANT: Make sure the control module power switch is “OFF” and the main frame circuit breaker is “OFF” before inserting or removing control modules. Phone: 800-521-0546 E-mail: sales@pcs-company.com Fax: 800-505-3299 www.pcs-company.com...
  • Page 2 International Temperature Control Inc. welcomes inquiries about other suggested safety procedures for use around their equipment. OUT OF SERVICE: When the system is out of service, both the control module and main frame must be turned off. Phone: 800-521-0546 E-mail: sales@pcs-company.com Fax: 800-505-3299 www.pcs-company.com...
  • Page 3 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual ANTI-ARCING FEATURE The VC-M-1 temperature control module is equipped with our innovative Anti-arcing feature that will help prevent damage to the control module and main frame in the event the module is inadvertently removed under load. This feature should not be considered a substitute for proper handling procedures, but rather a supplemental protection mechanism.
  • Page 4 MENU “HcL” parameter and will disable power to the heater. When current leakage to ground in heater circuit is in excess of the value set in the MENU “gFS” parameter. Module will disable power to the heater. Phone: 800-521-0546 E-mail: sales@pcs-company.com Fax: 800-505-3299 www.pcs-company.com...
  • Page 5 “APO”, otherwise power is disabled. This feature only operates at set point temperature. REVERSED THERMOCOUPLE PROTECTION The VC-M-1 will scrutinize actual voltage through the thermocouple. In the event a negative voltage is detected, the “tCr” error code will be displayed, and power will not be applied to the heater.
  • Page 6 Typically, either method will control as well as the other. However, the “Pid” control method must be used when the module is operating solid state Phone: 800-521-0546 E-mail: sales@pcs-company.com Fax: 800-505-3299 www.pcs-company.com...
  • Page 7 This parameter locks the front panel keys with the exception of “AMPS” & “MENU”. This lockout prevents accidental changing of temperature settings, etc. Select “ON” for lock or “OFF” for un-lock. Factory set to “OFF”. Phone: 800-521-0546 E-mail: sales@pcs-company.com Fax: 800-505-3299 www.pcs-company.com...

  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    1. Is temperature display set to F 2. Check thermocouple. 3. Replace triac. 4. Return defective module for repairs. Open thermocouple: 1. Check thermocouple & mold wiring. Reversed thermocouple: 1. Correct thermocouple mold wiring. Phone: 800-521-0546 E-mail: sales@pcs-company.com Fax: 800-505-3299 www.pcs-company.com...
  • Page 9 If an instrument is not functioning properly or needs calibration, we highly recommend that you return it to PCS for service. In most cases your module will not be correctly repaired at other facilities.
  • Page 10 NOTE: To function, the Optional External Alarm Feature must also be present in the Mainframe., The alarm will activate if any of the properly optioned VC-M-1 modules in the mainframe go to an error condition (regardless of the audible ALARM feature setting in the Options Menu).
  • Page 11 Open Thermocouple Protection ......Automatically disables power to heater or Average Power Output (APO). Selectable Reversed Thermocouple Protection ....Automatically disables power to heater. Shorted Thermocouple Protection ...... Automatically disables power to heater or Average Power Output (APO). Selectable Warranty.............2-Years Phone: 800-521-0546 E-mail: sales@pcs-company.com Fax: 800-505-3299 www.pcs-company.com...
  • Page 12 CANNOT detect a shorted or open load/heater. The detection of an open or shorted load/heater is disabled when set to “rLy” mode. High current PCS mainframes, which contain external relays, display the current draw on the mainframe front panel.
  • Page 13 Turn To The Industry Experts Phone: 800-521-0546 E-mail: sales@pcs-company.com Fax: 800-505-3299 www.pcs-company.com...