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  • Page 1 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller Manual Number: SLM-USER-M...
  • Page 2 ~ WARNING ~ Thank you for purchasing automation equipment from Automationdirect.com™, doing business as AutomationDirect. We want your new automation equipment to operate safely. Anyone who installs or uses this equipment should read this publication (and any other relevant publications) before installing or operating the equipment.
  • Page 3 Nulle partie de ce manuel ne doit être copiée, reproduite ou transmise de quelque façon que ce soit sans le consentement préalable écrit de la société Automationdirect.com™ Incorporated. AutomationDirect conserve les droits exclusifs à l’égard de tous les renseignements contenus dans...
  • Page 4 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual Please include the Manual Number and the Manual Issue, both shown below, when communicating with Technical Support regarding this publication. Manual Number: SLM-USER-M Issue: 1st Edition Issue Date: 07/2023 Publication History Issue Date Description of Changes...
  • Page 5 Who Should Read This Manual ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 1–2 Technical Support ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1–2 Supplemental Manuals ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1–2 Special Symbols ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1–2 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller Introduction ����������1–3 General Description ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1–3 Unpacking������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1–3 Serial Number Label Information:����������������������������������������������������������������� 1–4 Model Number Explanation ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1–4 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller Specifications ��������1–5...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Starting SL-SOFT ����������������������������������������������������������������6–6 SL-SOFT Online Help ����������������������������������������������������������6–6 Chapter 7: Modbus Communication ����������������������� 7–1 Modbus Protocol ����������������������������������������������������������������7–2 Registers ����������������������������������������������������������������������������7–2 Connection with the DirectLOGIC PLC ���������������������������������7–7 Connection with the C-more and C-more Micro HMI panels �7–9 viii SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 7 Overview of this Publication �������������������������������������������������������������������������������1–2 Who Should Read This Manual ���������������������������������������������������������������������������1–2 Technical Support �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1–2 Supplemental Manuals ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1–2 Special Symbols ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1–2 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller Introduction ������������� 1–3 General Description ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1–3 Unpacking������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1–3 Serial Number Label Information:����������������������������������������������������������������������1–4 Model Number Explanation ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������1–4 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller Specifications ����������� 1–5...
  • Page 8: Manual Overview

    Manual Overview Overview of this Publication The SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual describes the installation, configuration, and methods of operation of the SOLO Modular Temperature Controller. Who Should Read This Manual This manual contains important information for those who will install, maintain, and/or operate any of the SOLO Modular Temperature Controllers.
  • Page 9: Solo Modular Temperature Controller Introduction

    There are up to two alarm outputs available to allow seventeen alarm types in the initial setting mode. SOLO Modular can accept various types of thermocouple, RTD, or analog inputs, and has a built in RS-485 interface using Modbus slave (ASCII or RTU) communication protocol.
  • Page 10: Serial Number Label Information

    Output R: Relay output V: Voltage Pulse output C: DC Current output L: Linear Voltage output Unit Type 1: Main unit with power and communications terminals 2: Extension unit Solo Modular Temperature Controller 1–4 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 11: Solo Modular Temperature Controller Specifications

    DC 12V Max, output current 40mA Max • Current (C) DC 4-20 mA output (sourcing) (Load resistance: Max 500Ω) • Linear Voltage (L) DC 0-10V (Load resistance Min 1KΩ) *Note: Use only ungrounded thermocouples. 1–5 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual 1st Ed. 07/2023...
  • Page 12 Chapter Chapter Chapter Installation and Wiring In this Chapter��� Ambient Conditions �������������������������������������������������������������� 2–2 Installation Considerations ���������������������������������������������������� 2–2 Mounting Instructions ����������������������������������������������������������� 2–3 Controller Dimensions ����������������������������������������������������������� 2–4 Safety Information ���������������������������������������������������������������� 2–5 Terminal Identification ���������������������������������������������������������� 2–7...
  • Page 13: Ambient Conditions

    • Do not restrict the air flow to the vent opening on the controller housing • This controller is an open-type unit and must be placed in an enclosure to ensure proper operation and protection. 2–2 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 14: Mounting Instructions

    1. Place SLM unit onto the DIN rail. 2. Lower and press firmly at the base of the unit until the DIN clip engages. SLM units rail 2–3 1st Ed. 07/2023 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 15: Controller Dimensions

    Chapter 2: Installation and Wiring Controller Dimensions 25.2 60.0 [0.13] [0.99] [2.36] SLM1 25.2 60.0 [0.99] [0.13] [2.36] SLM2 2–4 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 16: Safety Information

    This publication is based on information that was available at the time it was printed. At Automationdirect.com® we constantly strive to improve our products and services, so we reserve the right to make changes to the products and/or publications at any time without notice and without obligation.
  • Page 17 (Rated 250 V, 15 Amps max). A suitable disconnecting device should be provided near the controller in the end-use installation. 2–6 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 18: Terminal Identification

    249 resistor. DC 21.6 to 26.4 4 - 20 mA 0 - 10 VDC Install jumper when using 2-wire RTD RS-485 (Bottom Terminals) OUT2 2-wire RTD OUT1 Thermocouple (Tc) 3-wire RTD 2–7 1st Ed. 07/2023 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter Chapter Chapter Keypad Operation and Setup Parameters In this Chapter��� LED Display �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3–2 Parameter List ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 3–3 Reset to Factory Default ����������������������������������������������������� 3–17...
  • Page 20: Led Display

    LEDs after the power to the SLM is switched on: Parity 00: 0: 2 Stop 000: 2,400bps 001: 4,800bps 010: None 0: ASCII bits 011: 100: 01: Even 9,600bps 1: RTU 1: 1 Stop 19,200bps 38,400bps Note: 0=LED OFF, 1=LED ON 3–2 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 21: Parameter List

    ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü - - - P2-2 Starting Ramp / Soak Pattern ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü 3–3 1st Ed. 07/2023 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 22 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü P3-13 Modbus Protocol ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü P3-14 Network Address ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü 3–4 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 23 - - - P3-22 Additional Cycles ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü - - - P3-23 Next Pattern Number ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü 3–5 1st Ed. 07/2023 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 24 PID parameter. Proportion Band ID Number P1-4 This parameter name will be displayed in SOLO Soft as: Proportion Band of PID Range: 0.1 to 999.9 The Proportion Band is a parameter used for PID control.
  • Page 25 This parameter defines the default output level on start up. It will improve the speed that the PV reaches the SV. The parameter iof is the Integral Offset of the PID. 3–7 1st Ed. 07/2023 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 26 / off cycle for Output 1. ClPD Output 1 Cooling Period This parameter is available when Output 1 is programmed as a cooling output in the PID or Ramp / Soak mode. 3–8 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 27 SV where the output remains off. The PV must go beyond Heating Cooling the dead band range in order for either output 1 or output 2 to turn Set point Dual Loop On / Off control output operation 3–9 1st Ed. 07/2023 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 28 The Analog Low Adjustment parameter is used to adjust the actual analog output value when the output is 0%. To set up this parameter, place the SOLO controller in the Manual control mode and set the Output 1 Level ( out1 , P2-11) to 0% then increase / decrease the parameter value to get the desired analog output value.
  • Page 29 6071 6830 7589 Crlo Note: The output may be saturated before it reaches the minimum or maximum value. This parameter is available when Output 1 is Current or Linear Voltage. 3–11 1st Ed. 07/2023 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 30 Range: 0.0 to 100 (%) This parameter is available when Output 2 is used. The value for this parameter can be changed in the Manual control mode. In other control modes, this parameter is read-only. 3–12 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 31 -999 ~ 9999 *Note - Use only ungrounded thermocouples Temperature Unit ID Number P3-2 tpun Range: F, C This parameter is available when the parameter Input Type is a thermocouple or RTD. 3–13 1st Ed. 07/2023 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 32 Ramp / Soak pattern is not selected. 0 to 7 Ramp / Soak pattern number. This parameter is used to select the appropriate Ramp / Soak pattern number for setting up it’s individual parameters. 3–14 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 33 Cycle times = 0 SP02 Step02 = 70° SP05 Step05 = 30° lin0 Link = OFF ti02 Time02 = 5 hrs 00 min. ti05 Time05 = 5 hrs 00 min. 3–15 1st Ed. 07/2023 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 34 Alarm 2 ID Number P3-9 ala2 Range: 0 to 12 The SOLO Modular controllers support 2 alarm outputs. The Alarm1 and Alarm2 parameters are used to select the alarm type. Refer to Chapter 4 for details. Initial Setting Communication Parameters...
  • Page 35: Reset To Factory Default

    Use this parameter to set the number of additional times a Ramp / Soak pattern will execute. When the parameter value is set to 0, the SOLO controller executes the Ramp / Soak pattern one time. When this parameter value is 2, the Ramp / Soak pattern will execute two additional times for a total of three executions.
  • Page 36 Chapter Chapter Chapter Controller Inputs and Outputs In this Chapter��� Control Input Types ��������������������������������������������������������������� 4–2 Control Output Types ������������������������������������������������������������ 4–3 Alarm Outputs ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 4–7...
  • Page 37: Chapter 4: Controller Inputs And Outputs

    Chapter 4: Controller Inputs and Outputs Control Input Types Thermocouple or RTD Input The SOLO Modular temperature controller can accept input from eleven types of thermocouples and two types of Platinum RTD sensors. Select the sensor type by using the parameter Input Type ( , P3-1).
  • Page 38: Control Output Types

    Chapter 4: Controller Inputs and Outputs Resistor Control Output Types The SOLO Modular temperature controller supports four types of control outputs depending on the model chosen. The available outputs are Relay, Voltage Pulse, Current and Linear Voltage as shown in the controller part number.
  • Page 39 Output 2 Period ( , P1-13) Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds hCpd Current Output The Current output generates analog DC current with a range of 4-20 mA. The maximum load resistance is 500 Ω 4–4 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 40 20mA + Analog High Adjustment = 18mA 4mA + Analog Low Adjustment = 2mA Output Level = 50% The Output Period sets how often the SOLO controller updates the output value. There are five parameters that define these four factors. Analog High Adjustment...
  • Page 41 10 VDC + Analog High Adjustment = 7VDC 0VDC + Analog Low Adjustment = 1VDC Output Level = 50% The Output Period sets how often the SOLO controller updates the output value. There are five parameters that define these two factors. Analog High Adjustment...
  • Page 42: Alarm Outputs

    Chapter 4: Controller Inputs and Outputs Alarm Outputs The SOLO Modular controllers support alarm output groups ALA1 and ALA2. ALA1 and ALA2 are both SPST normally open relay outputs. See the Alarm Output Chart below: Alarm Output Types Alarm Output...
  • Page 43 Note: AL-H and AL-L include AL1H, AL2H, AL1L and AL2L. When Output 1 is set to Alarm Output, use AL1H (1024H) and AL1L (1025H). When Output 2 is set to Alarm Output, use AL2H (1026H) and AL2L (1027H). 4–8 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 44 Chapter Chapter Chapter Control Modes In this Chapter��� PID Control ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5–2 On / Off Control ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 5–2 Ramp / Soak Control �������������������������������������������������������������� 5–3 Manual Control ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 5–4...
  • Page 45: Chapter 5: Control Modes

    Chapter 5: Control Modes The SOLO controller can be configured for any of the following control modes. • PID control • On / Off control • Ramp / Soak control • Manual control PID Control Auto Tuning The SOLO Modular controllers support Auto Tuning to set up the following PID parameters automatically.
  • Page 46: Ramp / Soak Control

    Step6 Time You can select which Ramp / Soak pattern the SOLO Modular controller will execute first. The Ramp / Soak patterns can be executed in series, so the Ramp / Soak control can execute up to 64 steps (8 steps x 8 patterns). You can select which Ramp / Soak pattern will execute next or the controller stops after executing the 5–3...
  • Page 47: Manual Control

    Chapter 5: Control Modes current pattern. The SOLO controller can execute the same Ramp / Soak pattern up to 200 times before it stops or moves to the next Ramp / Soak pattern. Manual Control In the Manual control mode, the outputs of the controller are manipulated manually by the operator.
  • Page 48 Chapter Chapter Chapter Configuration Software In this Chapter��� PC Connection ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 6–2 Software Installation ������������������������������������������������������������� 6–3 Starting SL-SOFT ������������������������������������������������������������������� 6–6 SL-SOFT Online Help ������������������������������������������������������������� 6–6...
  • Page 49: Chapter 6: Configuration Software

    Chapter 6: Configuration Software PC Connection To connect a PC to the SOLO Modular controller, you will need the following component from AutomationDirect. • SL-SOFT Configuration and Monitoring software • USB-485M (USB to RS-485 communication adapter) Use the supplied black 2-wire cable to connect the USB adapter to the SOLO Modular controller.
  • Page 50: Software Installation

    To download the SL-SOFT software: From the AutomationDirect software download page (http://support. automationdirect.com/demos.html), scroll down to SOLO Temperature Controllers and click the link. Download slsoft.exe from the above URL and copy the content onto your computer at the location you prefer.
  • Page 51 Chapter 6: Configuration Software You may use either the default location or choose a different location by clicking Choose and browsing to the location. Then click Install. 6–4 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 52 The installation of SL-SOFT is now complete. Although not required, it is recommended to use the AutomationDirect USB-485M Modbus adapter to communicate with the SOLO Temperature Controllers. The driver for the USB-485M Modbus adapter can be found on AutomationDirect’s website at http://support.automationdirect.com/downloads.
  • Page 53: Starting Sl-Soft

    • Connecting the SOLO Temperature Controller to your PC • Configuring the SOLO Temperature Controller • Reading and writing values to and from the SOLO Temperature Controller • Using real time and historical graphs to monitor trends • Displaying the status of the connected SOLO Temperature Controller •...
  • Page 54 Chapter Chapter Chapter Modbus Communication In this Chapter��� Modbus Protocol ������������������������������������������������������������������� 7–2 Registers ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7–2 Connection with the DirectLOGIC PLC ������������������������������������ 7–7 Connection with the C-more and C-more Micro HMI panels ���� 7–9...
  • Page 55: Chapter 7: Modbus Communication

    1, 2 bits text above represent default values in the SOLO controller. Bold Italic Registers The SOLO controllers support two types of registers that are accessible through the Modbus communication. • Data Registers • Bit Registers These registers support the following Modbus function codes.
  • Page 56 Lower-limit regulation for R/W 1 scale = 2.8μA = 1.3mV 1015H analog linear output Temperature offset 1016H R/W -999 ~ +999, Unit: 0.1° or 1EU regulation value 7–3 1st Ed. 07/2023 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 57 0 ~ 8, 8 refers to end of the program. 0 ~ 7 refers No. of the link pattern for to the next pattern No. following the current 1060H~ 1067H the current pattern pattern. 7–4 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 58 FF00H, set the bit as 1. 0000H sets the bits data to “0”). 0811H Temperature unit display 0:°F, 1: °C (Default) Read/write auto-tuning status 0: End (Default), 1: Start 0813H 7–5 1st Ed. 07/2023 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 59 -999 refers to 0mA input, and 9,999 refers to 20mA input. If we change the range to 0 ~ 2,000, 0 will refer to 0mA input, and 2,000 will refer to 20mA input. 1 display scale = 0.01mA. 7–6 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 60: Connection With The Directlogic Plc

    Connection with the DirectLOGIC PLC The following DirectLOGIC PLCs can communicate with the SOLO Modular controller. The DL06 or D2-260 PLCs are preferred for connection with the SOLO Modular controller because they have a built in RS-485 communication port support function code 05. Wiring...
  • Page 61 Connect 25-pin or equivalent connector to Connect FA-ISOCON port A D4-450 port 2 SOLO Modular controller to 25-pin connector’s RJ12 jack using modular cable supplied with FA-ISOCON Universal 25-pin D-sub connector (included with FA-ISOCON) 7–8 SOLO Modular Temperature Controller User Manual...
  • Page 62: Connection With The C-More And C-More Micro Hmi Panels �7-9

    Connection with the C-more and C-more Micro HMI panels Any of the C-more and C-more Micro-Graphic HMI panels can be connected to the SOLO controllers. The C-more HMI panels have a built in RS-485 port. The C-more 3” Micro-Graphic panels require an optional module (EA-MG-SP1). C-more...

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