User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Important warnings for safety This chapter contains important information for the safety. The not observance of these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death and can cause serious damages to the Thyristor unit and to the components system included.
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 WARNING! All service including inspection, installation, wiring, maintenance, troubleshooting, fuse or other user serviceable component replacement must be performed only by properly quali ed personnel. Service personnel must read this manual before proceeding with work. While service is being performed unquali ed personnel should not work on the unit or be allowed in the immediate vicinity.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Precautions for safe use Be sure to observe the following precautions to prevent operation failure, malfunction, or adverse a ects on the performance and functions of the product. Not doing so may occasionally result in unexpected events.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Maintenance To maintain proper cooling, the user must clean the unit's protective grille. The frequency of these operations depends on the local air pollution. Also check periodically that the screws of the power and control terminals are tightened correctly (see Connection Diagram).
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Introduction REVO RT Loop is a multi-zone PID controller for modular rear panel installation Each base module capable of handling single- or dual-task zones. Heating is managed via logic outputs connected to external drive units, that allow the control of electric heaters.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Configurator software The controller con guration software is free of charge and can be downloaded from our website. To install the software, start the programme and follow the instructions on the screen. Run the con guration software and set the correct serial port number via the menu setting: serial port number.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Identification and Order Code 3.1 Identi cation of the unit Attention: Before to install, make sure that the unit have not damages. If the product has a fault, please contact the dealer from which you purchased the product.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Technical Specifications 4.1 General features Power consumption: Auxiliary voltage 24Vdc 100 mA max 4.2 Inputs software con gurables Input n°: 3 Risolution 16Bit Thermocouple Type: K, S, R, J, T, E, N, B with automatic joint compensation Tolerance +/- 0,2% FS Cold junction accuracy +/- 0,1 °C/°C...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 4.6 Control Control algorithm: ON-OFF with hysteresis, P, PI, PID, PD with proportional time Proportional band: 0÷9999°C or °F Integral time: 0,0÷999,9 sec (0 = OFF) Derivative time: 0,0÷999,9 sec (0 = OFF) Control type: Manual, Auto 4.7 Alarms...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Installation Before installation, ensure that the unit has not been damaged AIR FLOW OUT (V) during transport. In case of damage, notify the carrier immediately. Verify that the product is the same thing as ordered. in aspiration If the product has a fault, please contact the dealer from which you purchased it.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Wiring instructions The unit could be susceptible to interferences lost by near equipments or by the power supply, for this reason in accord to the fundamental practices rules is opportune take some precautions: • The coil contactor, the relays and other inductive loads must be equipped with opportune RC lter.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 6.1 Terminals diagram REVO RTL03RS-0 Warning: Before connecting or disconnecting the unit check that power and control cables are isolated from voltage sources. Top side Channels 1-2-3 DO4 (NO) DO3 (NO) DO2 (NO) DO1 (NO) Loop 3 input...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 6.2 Command terminals PWarning: Before connecting or disconnecting the unit check that power and control cables are isolated from voltage sources. Terminal M1 "A" for channels 1-2-3 Terminal Description Digital Output 4 - DO4 (NO) Digital Output 3 - DO3 (NO)
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 6.3 Multiple connection 24Vdc RS485 A: Channels 1-2-3 B: Channels 4-5-6 C: Channels 7-8-9 6.4 Voltage supply The device requires a 24Vdc power supply with a maximum consumption of 100mA. Protection devices complying with current electrical regulations must be installed on the power supply line.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 6.6 Analog input The analogue input can be current (mA) or voltage (V or mV). Also check the correct polarity of connections. 6.7 Digital input The digital input can be connected with a free contact or with a voltage of 12Vdc.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 6.9 SSR Output The instrument is equipped with 3 SSR outputs (12Vcd 25mA) Assicurarsi anche della corretta polarità delle connessioni. 6.10 Serial communication RS485 The instrument is equipped with an RS485 serial communication. Also check the correct polarity of connections.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Configurator software 8.1 Introduction The software consists of three basic parts: 2) Section dedicated to o ine 1) Model selection parameter editing In the “Simple” part, you can do con guration management, called ‘recipes’, with these functions: •...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 By clicking on "LoadAnalyzer", it is possible to graphically view the trend of certain variables, which can be selected for up to 4 at the same time. 8.2 Connecting with the controller 1) Select connection type...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 8.3 Using the con gurator 8.3.1 Making a new recipe To make a new recipe and open a basic con guration, click on "New". if this window appears: clicking the "yes" button will overwrite the current con guration with the default parameters.
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 8.3.2 Open an existing recipe You can open a previously saved recipe by clicking on “Open existing recipe”. Select the le and click on the "Open" button, which will open the saved con guration. 8.3.3 Read a recipe from the controller When you have a board already con gured and want to know how it was con gured, use the "Upload"...
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 8.3.4 Send the recipe to the controller To send a recipe to the device, click on "download" A window will open to start the data writing procedure to the device Enter the address of the device to be set in the Address box.
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 8.3.5. Auto Tuning Automatic Tuning procedures are used to achieve stable tuning, without having to be an expert on how the PID tuning algorithm works. Di erent types of tuning are available depending on requirements: • Pre Tune •...
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Tuning once The AutoTune procedure is only executed once the next time the REVO RT is switched on. If for any reason the procedure fails, it will be performed at the next reboot. The Tune Once function is enabled for each Loop, with the ‘Tune’ parameter in the con gurator for each Loop, or via serial by setting ‘3’...
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Manual Tuning When automatic tunig is not possible, the parameters must be calculated manually. The manual calculation of parameters must be done experimentally, by oscillating the temperature and observing the reaction of the system, such as temperature and oscillation time.
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 8.3.6 Digital Input Functions Digital Input 1 Functions can be associated with a digital input by setting the ‘DI function’ parameter on the test page of the con gurator, or via Nessuna Funzione serial with parameter P233 Add 2233.
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 8.3.8 Dual-action operation (Hot-Cold) REVO RTL can make adjustments involving only Heating (Hot only) or a combined action of Heating and Cooling (Hot/Cold). The Hot/Cold action is obtained by the following steps: 1. con guring the main command as Heating with the parameter “ActionType” = “Heat” in the “Heat Output”...
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 8.3.9 Soft-Start function To safeguard the life of heating elements requiring preheating, the REVO RTL has a Soft-Start function, available in 2 modes: • Gradient • Percentage Both modes preheat, preventing potentially damaging thermal shocks to the heating elements.
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 8.3.10 ECO MODE In order to limit the overlap of the switching on of the 3 zones, the ECO function has been introduced. The ECO function delays the switching on of the second output compared to the rst, and of the third output compared to the second, but always remaining within the operating cycle time.
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 8.3.11 Digital Output (DO) functions The digital relay outputs are multifunctional outputs; they can be associated with the functions of:: • Cooling for Loop 1,2 and 3 With dual action operation, enabling this option associates the cooling control of the corresponding control loop •...
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 8.3.12 Load diagnostics function (HB) The load diagnostic function Heater Break (HB) reads the current and checks it against a threshold. If the current goes below the threshold, the controller signals an alarm, which can be associated with a digital output.
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 8.3.13 Customisable reading area There is a 30-parameter area, where it is possible to con gure the sequence of parameters to be read. By con guring this area, it is possible to put the most frequently read information in order, facilitating reading by a communication master and using a single multiple read command.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Configuration parameter list 9.1 Analog input If the thermocouple is subjected to corrosive or abrasive agents, the thermocouple must be equipped with appropriate protection. The thermocouple must be positioned so as to have a reliable and stable reading.
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 P2 - Lower limit Loop 1 (ModBus Address 2002) P16 - Lower limit Loop 2 (ModBus Address 2016) P30 - Lower limit Loop 3 (ModBus Address 2030) Lower limit of analogue input E.g.: with 4 ÷ 20 mA input this parameter takes on the value associated with 4 mA.
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 P8 - Units of measurement for all Loops (ModBus Address 2008) °C - Degrees Centigradi (Default) °F - Degrees Fahrenheit K - Kelvin P9 - Conversion frequency for all loops (ModBus Address 2009) Input sampling rate.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 9.2 SSR control outputs P43 - Command Output Loop 1 (ModBus Address 2043) Enables control output 1 related to Loop 1 Disabled Output disabled Enabled Output enabled (Default) 3.PHA Output enabled in three-phase mode (Loop 2 and Loop 3 will no longer be active, while the three SSRs...
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 P48 - Hysteresis Loop 1 (ModBus Address 2048) P62 - Hysteresis Loop 2 (ModBus Address 2062) P76 - Hysteresis Loop 3 (ModBus Address 2076) Hysteresis value for control, when process control is ON/OFF -10000 ÷ +10000 [digit] with analog input -1000.0 ÷...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 9.3 Autotuning and PID P85 - Tune Loop 1 (ModBus Address 2085) P111 - Tune Loop 2 (ModBus Address 2111) P137 - Tune Loop 3 (ModBus Address 2137) Type of Active Tuning Disabled (Default) Self Tune...
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 P90 - Inactivity band Loop 1 (ModBus Address 2090) P116 - Inactivity band Loop 2 (ModBus Address 2116) P142 - Inactivity band Loop 3 (ModBus Address 2142) Band around the SP within which the output percentage does not vary Function mainly used when controlling valves to avoid continuous variations not useful for regulation 0 ÷...
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 P95 - Cooling type Loop 1 (ModBus Address 2095) P121 - Cooling type Loop 2 (ModBus Address 2121) P147 - Cooling type Loop 3 (ModBus Address 2147) The type of cooling used for control in hot/cold PID mode is de ned NOTE: Enable cold output in parameter "Relais function DOx".
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 P100 - Maximum output percentage limit Loop 1 (ModBus Address 2100) P126 - Maximum output percentage limit Loop 2 (ModBus Address 2126) P152 - Maximum output percentage limit Loop 3 (ModBus Address 2152) Maximum value of power output percentage 0% ÷...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 9.4 Alarms P163 - Alarm function 1 (ModBus Address 2163) P177 - Alarm function 2 (ModBus Address 2177) P191 - Alarm function 3 (ModBus Address 2191) P177 - Alarm function 4 (ModBus Address 2177) NOTE: Alarm 4 is the AND condition of the 3 zones with the con gured alarm E.g.: If I con gure Alarm 4 Absolute Low, if all three variables are lower than the Alarm 4 threshold, then it signals the alarm...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 9.5 Relays Digital Outputs P219 - Relay function 1 DO1 (ModBus Address 2219) P221 - Relay function 2 DO2 (ModBus Address 2221) P223 - Relay function 3 DO3 (ModBus Address 2223) P225 - Relay function 4 DO4 (ModBus Address 2225) P227 - Relay function 5 DO5 (ModBus Address 2227) Various functions can be combined with the relay outputs by raising or lowering the relevant bit.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 9.6 Digital Input P233 – Digital Input 1 Function (ModBus Address 2233) Disabled Start / Stop (with impulse) Run (if closed in run) Manual alarm reset External alarm. The controller goes into STOP and the alarms are deactivated.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 9.10 Data exchange table List of all available addresses and supported functions Address Descrption 0 Device type ##.## 1 Firmware version 500 Load default values (write 9999) 1000 Value AI1 1001 Value AI2 1002 Value AI3...
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User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Address Descrption 1058 Instantaneous current value CT3 1059 Average current value CT3 1060 Current value ON CT3 1061 Current value OFF CT3 1062 HB status: Low current (0 = absent; 1 = present) Bit0 = CT 1...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Fieldbus systems with external unit A system with the most common fieldbuses can be realised by adding a termination node from the TU series. Each of these modules can manage a maximum number of 24 zonese.
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 Inputs and outputs Inputs and outputs can also be used as simple inputs and outputs read from the serial without any function connected. To enable them, simply con gure the parameters correctly. 11.1 Analog inputs Set input type and scale in the ‘input’ section of loop1, loop2 e loop3 Their value will be available at the following address: •...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 11.2 Digital Input Set the function of the digital input in “No function” The status of the digital input is available in parameter 1010 on bit 0 Input status Normally Open Normally Closed Open Closed...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 11.3 Current transformer input CT Allows current values to be read via a current transformer (see section 9.8). Set ‘CT Funcion’ and ‘Size’ for each channel. Il loro valore sarà disponibile agli indirizzi: • Current value CT1 1050 •...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 11.4 Relay output Le 5 uscite relè possono essere comandate dalla comunicazione seriale, solo con 2 segnali ma liberamente combinabili tra loro. For example, to control DO1 and DO3 with one signal and DO2 and DO4 with another signal, you would have to con gure: •...
User's Manual REVO RTL03RS-0 11.5 SSR outputs The 3 SSR outputs can be controlled by serial communication individually. For each output to be controlled, set the ‘Auto/Manul’ parameter to Manual. To control the outputs use: • Out1 --> Parameter 1230 •...
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