/ iB12 Temperature Controller 1.1 About this User Guide This user guide contains all the information needed to configure and operate the iB6 and iB12 Integrated Temperature Controllers. Wiring diagrams, mounting instructions and other information about installing the hardware are on the installation diagrams shipped with the unit.
The integral action affects the output based on the duration of the process value’s variation from the setpoint. In the iB6 and iB12 Temperature Controllers, the integral (reset) action is always equal to six times the configured derivative (rate) action.
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1.2.6 Security The iB6 and iB12 front panels include buttons that can be used to change the selected zones setpoint and mode and to boost the output temporarily by a configurable amount. Users who know the Supervisor password can limit access to these buttons on the front panel, plus limit configuration access.
1.4 What Happens When You Power Up the Controller When an iB6 or iB12 Temperature Controller is powered up using the switch on the back, all LEDs and all elements in the LCD display light briefly, and then software versions (of the display and the controller hardware) are displayed.
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PV and SP for zones 3 and 4 (refer to the image below) on an iB6 unit. (On an iB12 unit, asterisks will also be displayed between the PV and SP for zones 9 and 10.) Press and hold to enter the menu system.
PV and SP for all zones are displayed with asterisks between the PV and SP for zones 3 and 4 (see right) on an iB6, and between zones 3 and 4, and zones 9 and 10 on an iB12. 3.4 Mode of Operation 3.4.1...
Temperature Controller 4.1 Types of Alarms The iB6 and iB12 Temperature Controllers support high and low deviation alarms, configurable separately for each zone (see subsection 5.6). The unit also recognises process problems (such as loop break, reversed and open sensors, and process temperature exceeding configured safety limit) and problems with its own operation.
5.3 Boost Parameters 5.3.1 Introduction A boost button s on the iB6 and iB12 front panel. When you press , the output of a zones will be increased temporarily. You can use the Boost Config menu to specify: • whether the boost function will be closed loop (based on a setpoint) or open loop (based on a specified output percent) • boost setpoint and duration for closed loop boost...
• number of degrees the process value must fall short of the setpoint before the zone goes into alarm (Low Deviation) • the number of seconds the audible alarm on the iB6 or iB12 unit will be silenced when the front of the controller’s case) is pressed; this value applies to ALL zones in alarm.
You can also use this menu to set up parameters that apply to the whole controller. The Superv Config menu can be password protected. iB6 and iB12 Temperature Controllers are shipped with the Supervisor password set to 100, which disables this feature. You can use this menu to specify a different password.
Temperature Controllers support automatic tuning for control of zones running in CompuCycle Normal (closed loop) mode. By default, every iB6 and iB12 controller is configured to execute the Autotune operation the first time it is powered up, then to disable the Autotune feature, even if Autotune was not successful.
PV are displayed. Alternatively, select all zones by pressing until all zones SP and PV are displayed with asterisks between the values for zones 3 and 4 (iB6), or between 3 and 4, and 9 and 10 (iB12). 3) Access the menu system by pressing until a menu name is displayed, and then press repeatedly until the name of the Superv Config menu is displayed.
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