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Operating manual
WATER CHILLER
RW 2500 - C25

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 Contents

Contents Page

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1. Foreword 3
1.2. General 3

2. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1. Safety fundamentals 4
2.2. Warning information and Danger symbols 4
2.3. Intended use 4
2.4. Qualification of Personnel 5
2.5. Special risks 5
2.6. General information 5

3. Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. .

3.1. Views of the Unit 6
3.2. Refrigeration and hydraulics diagram 8
3.3. Electric diagram 9
3.4. Technical data 11

4. Transport and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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4.1. Transport 12
4.2. Installation 12

5. Cooling water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5.1. Cooling water circuit 13
5.2. Cooling water quality 13
5.3. Cooling water additives 13

6. Starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1. Connection to the Cooling water circuit 14
6.2. Filling with Cooling water 14
6.3. Electric connection 14
6.4. Switching on - Functional check 15

7. Description of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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7.1. Normal operation 16
7.2. Warning and Fault indications 16
7.3. Electronic Temperature controller 17
7.4. Programming the Temperature controller - Parameter list 18

8. Faults and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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8.1. Troubleshooting 20
8.2. Switching on the Motor protection switch 21
8.3. Resetting the Pressure switch 21
8.4. Working on the Refrigeration circuit 21

9. Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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9.1. Service intervals 22
9.2. Servicing work 23

10. EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Appendix
Operating manual of the temperature controller TECNOLOGIC 25-43

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 1. Introduction

1. Introduction
1.1. Foreword

Please read the following manual carefully before carrying out any activity on this cooling unit.
Warranties and liability claims will be rendered invalid in the event of incorrect handling!

WARNING!

Improper handling can result in accidents!

! Incorrect operation can cause faults in the equipment!

1.2. General

Users of the Operating manual

This operating manual is aimed at the operators, service technicians and refrigeration specialists
who will operate the cooling unit and carry out servicing and repair work on it.
It is intended to assist the appropriate personnel in quickly and selectively finding their way around
and familiarising themselves with the equipment.

Safety

Safe and accident-free working is a central concern of this operating manual. Important aspects
regarding safety are summarised in a specific chapter.
Reference is made repeatedly in this document to points relevant to safety. This information sup-
ports the safety regulations that apply within your organisation, and which also take precedence
when handling the cooling unit.

Questions and Answers

The greatest care was taken in the preparation of this manual. Errors can, however, never be comp-
letely excluded. If you still have questions regarding the cooling unit, please refer to the suppliers
of the equipment or directly to us:

BURN Engineering AG Tel. 0041 / (0)62 286 60 80

Industriestrasse 29 Fax 0041 / (0)62 286 60 81
CH-4658 Däniken / Switzerland
www.burnengi.ch
e-Mail: info@burnengi.ch

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 2. Safety

2. Safety
2.1. Safety fundamentals

This cooling unit is engineered in accordance with the state-of-the-art, the machinery directives
and other applicable safety regulations. Nevertheless, dangers can arise during use and in particular
in the event of the improper use of the cooling unit, or during negligent actions by unqualified
people.
Therefore read through this manual carefully before any contact with the cooler and take note of
the following warning information and danger symbols.

2.2. Warning information and Danger Symbols

The following symbols are used for safety-related and important information:

DANGER!
This symbol signifies a danger that poses an immediate threat to
life and health for people.
! Non-observance of this information will result in serious health
consequences, life-threatening injuries or death.

WARNING!
This symbol signifies a danger that poses a potential threat to life
life and health for people.
! Non-observance of this information can result in serious health
consequences or life-threatening injuries.

CAUTION

This symbol signifies a potentially dangerous situation.

Non-observance of this information can result in minor injuries or
! lead to damage to property.

IMPORTANT
This symbol provides important information for handling the cooling
unit properly.
Non-observance of this information can lead to malfunctions and
problems in the equipment or its surroundings.

2.3. Intended use

The cooling unit is used exclusively for the cooling of closed machine tool cooling circuits.

Any use of the equipment that exceeds this intended use is considered to be non-intended. In par-
ticular, any alteration to the cooling unit or alterations to the machine tool and its safety systems
is non-intended and therefore forbidden.

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2.4. Qualification of Personnel

Installation, starting up, servicing, repair, taking out of service and disposal may only be carried out
by qualified specialists.

Qualification of person
Authorised work on chiller
carrying out work
Machine tool operator Cleaning, topping up cooling water, removing and
cleaning air intake filter grid
Service technician Servicing and repair work with removal of covers,
opening electrical box, working on cooling water
circuit
Electrician Opening electrical box and electrical apparatus,
electrical work
Refrigeration specialist Working on refrigeration circuit,
minor electrical work

Table 1. Qualification of personnel for working on cooling unit

2.5. Special dangers

DANGER! - Electric voltage

Improper handling presents a risk to life from electric voltage.

! Work on electric devices may only be carried out by qualified per-

sonnel!

WARNING! - Risk of suffocation

The refrigerant in the refrigeration circuit can escape from the
cooling unit as a result of damage and evaporate.
! In confined and unventilated spaces the refrigerant vapour can dis-
place the breathable air.
• Provide good ventilation in the vicinity of the unit at all times!

2.6. General information

• The cooling unit is delivered from the factory without filling or water additive.

• This equipment may make use of environmentally hazardous substances such as oils, refrige-
rant and electric/electronic components which will later have to be disposed of separately.

• In case of questions, problems or malfunctions, please refer first to the machine tool manufac-
turer and only afterwards to us.

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 3. Product description

3. Product description
The following description of a cooling unit refers to a water chiller which cools a connected exter-
nal cooling water circuit to a specified operating temperature. The cooler extracts the heat from
the cooling water flowing through and releases it to the surrounding air. The unit has the following
technical features:

• Air-cooled refrigeration unit with fully hermetic compressor

• Environmentally friendly refrigerant R404A
• Output control by means of hot gas bypass
• Speed-controlled axial fan
• Closed, unpressurised PVC cooling water tank with integrated agitator
• Rotary vane pump with magnetic drive and brass mechanism
• Electronic temperature controller with digital display
• Display of warnings / faults by means of indicator lamps and floating contacts

3.1. Views of the Unit

7 8
8

1
9

4 10 14

11
5

12

13

Fig. 1. Views of the unit from front and rear (with dismantled service panels)

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21
22
23
24
25
15

16 26
27
17 28
A
29
C
18
30 B

Fig. 2. Internal views of the unit from right and left hand sides

31 32

33

Fig. 3. Control panel with electronic temperature controller and indicator lamps

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 3. Product description

3.2. Refrigeration and hydraulics diagram

M1.4
Refrigerant R404A
HV

LV
M1.2
C
RV
Y2.4 B1.4
FD
PH
IN
N E F2.0.1

SV
B2.4
MW DT °C
M1.5
COOLING
F2.1 R2.6
OUT W
M1.6A T E R V

Fig. 4. Refrigeration and hydraulics diagram

Item no. in
Fig. Fig. 4 and Description Manufacturer, model or remarks
1,2+3 electr. diagram
1 — Identification plate with Serial Nº (—> ordering spare parts)
2 — Control panel with LED lamps BURN
3 — Electric box Cover folds up
4 — Left hand service panel (total 2 pcs.) RF, VERCG11480
5 — Air intake filter grid to be washed by high press. cleaner (Kärcher)
6 — Cooling water level indicator LEGRIS, 1012U14R0895
7 N Cooling water filler screw plug ELESA, T240.1
8 — Transport lugs (right/left/rear) RF, CARAL10135/CARAL10131/CARAL10132
9 MW Cooling water manometer WIKA, 9081020
10 IN Cooling water inlet connection LEGRIS, 9087 X27 21
11 OUT Cooling water outlet connection LEGRIS, 9087 X25 21
12 — Bracket for el. connection/water hoses RF, CARFE11397
13 X1.0 Combi plug for electric connection HARTING, HAN 10EE
14 LV Refrigerant low pressure Schrader valve CASTEL
15 — Cooling water tank air bleeding PG29
16 DT Cooling water drain hose LEGRIS, 1025U1208
ACC CUBIGEL, MS18T3
17 M1.2 Hermetic refrigerant compressor
L'UNITE HERMETIQUE, TAJ 9510 Z
Cooling water pump FLUID-O-TECH, TMOT 201
18 M1.5 with motor SMEM, M63B 025 2P B3/B14
with magnetic drive TMBS63C (High torque)
19 M1.4 Fan EBM, A4E300-AS72-01
20 C Refrigerant condenser BURN, 4R20T380PT2
21 F2.0.1 Refrigerant high pressure switch ALCO, PS3-B5S 29 bar
22 HV Refrigerant high pressure Schrader valve CASTEL
Refrigerant hot gas bypass solenoid valve PARKER, PM127.2 ODS
23 Y2.4
with electric coil PARKER, ZB09 24VAC
24 B1.4 Fan speed controller ALCO, FSX-42S
25 FD Refrigerant filter-drier RF, FILRA70002
26 E Refrigerant expansion capillary tube RF
27 M1.6 Cooling water agitator EBM, M4S068
28 R2.6 Cooling water temperature sensor TECNOLOGIC, NTC DISOL-GA1
29 F2.1 Cooling water flow rate controller BARKSDALE, BFS-10-N-G1/2-MS-NO-ST .8-3.2
Cooling water tank with internal RF, ARTVA58013
30 V
heat exchanger coil (evaporator) RF, SERIN20062
31 B2.4 Electronic temperature controller TECNOLOGIC, K 31D
— — Electronic print (and connector) with: RF, ELEMH40001/ELECO40000
32 H1.9 White indicator lamp "Cooling activ"
33 H1.8 Red fault lamp "Fault"

Table 2. Key to components on Figs. 1 to 4 and on electric diagram

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 3. Product description

3.4. Technical data

Operation at V - Hz
Performance data Unit
3x400-50 3x400-60
Cooling capacity, with
Cooling water outlet temperature = 24 °C kW 2.8 3.3
Ambient temperature = 25 °C
Cooling capacity, with
Cooling water outlet temperature = 24 °C kW 2.2 2.7
Ambient temperature = 35 °C
Cooling water flow rate, with
l / min 5 6
Pump pressure = 4 bar
Cooling water flow rate, with
l / min 4 4.5
Pump pressure = 6 bar
Air flow m3 / h 900 1200

Max. noise level (at distance of 5 m) dBA 59 62

Electric data

Operating voltage - mains frequency V - Hz 3x400-50 3x400-60

Total power consumption kW 1.8 2.3

Max. permissible voltage deviation % ±10 +10 / -1

Full load current A 5.1

Start-up current (locked rotor amperes) A 15

Fuse A 10 (slow action)

Dimensions

Dimensions W x H x D mm 505 x 1175 x 650

Empty weight kg 110

Cooling water tank capacity l 23

Refrigerant, filling quantity Type, kg R404A, 1.1

Inlet (IN): LEGRIS 9087 X27 21

Cooling water connections Type and Dim.
Outlet (OUT): LEGRIS 9087 X25 21

Limits of operation min. max.

Ambient temperature °C +5 +40

Cooling water outlet temperature °C +15 +30

Table 3. Technical data and limits of operation

IMPORTANT

The unit may only be operated within the limits of operation!

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 4. Transport and Installation

4. Transport and Installation

4.1. Transport

During transport and storage the cooling unit has to be only in standing position. The unit must be
protected from mecanical damage and the weather.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by transport and incorrect storage.
Please inspect the unit for transport damage immediately upon receipt.

WARNING! - Risk of overturning

• Only transport and suspend the cooling unit by the transport
lugs with empty cooling water tank!
! • Owing to its high centre of gravity, the unit must be secured
against tipping over during transport.

CAUTION - Transport damage

• Never lay down the cooling unit!

! • Jolts must be avoided during transport.

• The unit must be made frostproof during transport and storage
in winter (Risk of frost!).

4.2. Installation

The location of the cooling unit is normally in the immediate vicinity of the equipment to be cooled.
The unit can only be assembled and operated in a standing (vertical) position indoors.

IMPORTANT - Suitable location

• The unit is intended only for indoor operation.
• Install the cooling unit on a firm, levelled base.
• Install the cooling unit always in standing (vertical) position.
• Ensure that the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed (heat
accumulation!).
• The air intake area must not be situated in the warm air area
of other equipment (risk of overheating!).
• Maintain a distance of at least 0.8 m from other equipment
(servicing).
• Maintain a distance of at least 1.5 m between the unit and the
ceiling.

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 5. Cooling Water

5. Cooling water
Equipment which is in contact with water is generally exposed to corrosion, freezing and the for-
mation of germs in the water. To guarantee problem-free operation of the cooling unit over a long
period, the following guidelines for the water to be used in the tank must be rigorously adhered to:

CAUTION - Risk of corrosion

• Protect metal components in the water circuit from corrosion!

! • Ensure optimum cooling water quality!

• Use water additives in quantities prescribed by the manufacturer.
• The operator of the cooling unit has sole responsibility for the
composition of the cooling water!

5.1. Cooling water circuit

Where the water-cooled apparatus (motors, heat exchangers, etc.) is connected in series, the
cooling water must always flow through the equipment consisting of the more base metal first, to
prevent corrosion:
(BASE) Aluminium —> Zinc —> Steel —> Nickel —> Tin —> Copper (NOBLE)

If it is not possible to keep to the sequence, the apparatus should be connected in parallel.

5.2. Cooling water quality

Only mains water of potable quality with the following characteristics may be used:

• pH value: 7 – 9 • Chloride (Cl-): < 100 mg/l

2-
• Total hardness: < 20° d • Sulphate (SO4 ): < 100 mg/l
• Electric conductivity: < 1 mS/cm • Iron (Fe): < 0.2 mg/l
• Suspended solids: < 50 mg/l • Organic substances: < 20 mg/l

5.3. Cooling water additives

To guarantee optimum protection from corrosion and freezing and to reduce the formation of
germs in the cooling water, suitable cooling water additives such as, e.g. MOTOREX Cool-Core Fluid
must be employed. Appropriate products and information are available from:

Motorex AG Schmiertechnik Tel. 0041 / (0)62 919 75 75

Bern-Zürich-Strasse 31 Fax 0041 / (0)62 919 75 95
CH-4901 Langenthal / Switzerland
www.motorex.com

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 6. Starting up

6. Starting up
The following steps must be carried out in the sequence listed below (the reverse sequence applies
for taking the cooling unit out of service).
All the relevant parts to start up the cooling unit are shown in Chapter "3. Product description", on
pages 6-8.

6.1. Connection to the Cooling water circuit

The cooling unit must be connected to the equipment to be cooled by means of a flow and a return
line. The cooling water connections consist of instant fittings and are situated on the rear side of
Out ->" and the inlet, "--> In".
the unit. The outlet is labelled "O

6.2. Filling with Cooling water

The cooling water filling screw plug is located at the top, and the level indicator at the front left
side of the unit.

IMPORTANT - Correct filling

• Pay attention to Chapter "5
5. Cooling water"!
• Fill the cooling water exactly to the "M
Max." marking. Do not
overfill (risk of overflowing!).

Draining the cooling water is described in Chapter "9.2. Servicing work" on page 23.

6.3. Electric connection

The electric connection to the machine tool (and thus to the mains) is made by means of a cable in
a protective sheath with a HARTING HAN 10 EE combi plug.
As can be seen from the electric diagram, both the electric supply and the transfer of all warning /
fault signals are effected via this plug.

CAUTION - Risk of short circuit

Before connecting, check the existing mains voltage and frequency

! against the specifications on the identification plate!

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6.4. Switching on - Functional Check

The cooling unit is now prepared to be switched on for the first time. But before the equipment is
ready for operation, the following points must be checked over by a service technician:

• Ensure the cooling water circulation:

Any stop cocks and shut-off valves in the cooling water circuit must be opened.

• Checking the direction of rotation of the pump:

Remove the air intake filter grid to gain access to the pump. The direction of rotation is mar-
ked on the pump motor. Open the electric box. By briefly actuating manually the contactor
"KK2.6", a second person can check the direction of rotation at the pump fan.
If the direction of rotation is correct, the electric box can be closed and the service panel
fitted again.
If the direction of rotation is contrary to the direction of the arrow, the phase sequence
(of all motors) will have to be changed by rewiring the supply!

• Checking the cooling water level:

Now allow the cooling unit to run for a few minutes in the 'pump operation mode' (actuate
the motor protection switch in the electric box, "Q Q1.2" —> Off).
The water level in the cooling unit can fall while the whole system water circuit is filling and
venting. The cooling water must be topped up while this is happening until the water level
stabilises between the "MMin." and "M
Max." markings.

DANGER! - Electric voltage

The power supply to the cooling unit must be disconnected before

! the electric box is opened or the service panels are removed!

IMPORTANT - Functional check

• Ensure the water circulation; open any cocks/valves.
• Check the direction of rotation of the pump!
• Check the cooling water level!
• Close the filling screw plug.
• Fit the previously removed air intake filter grid.
• Fit the previously removed service panels.
Q1.2" and secure the
• Switch on motor protection switch "Q
electric box.

The cooling unit can now perform its task.

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 7. Description of Operation

7. Description of Operation
The cooling unit is equipped with all the necessary control and monitoring devices. It has an elec-
tronic temperature controller with a digital display and LEDs to indicate operating states and error
messages (see Fig. 3, page 7).
The cooling unit does not have a main switch. It is started, monitored and shut down by the control
system of the equipment being cooled.
In normal operation the electronic temperature controller switches the unit on and off independent-
ly to maintain precisely the preset temperature of the cooling water.
No other operation of the cooling unit is necessary.

7.1. Normal operation

As soon as the unit is started, the current temperature of the cooling water is displayed on the
electronic temperature controller and, in normal operation, the unit goes into one of the possible
operating states. Whereas the cooling water pump and the agitator run constantly and the fan is,
if required, automatically switched on and off at a variable speed.

State of State of refrige- State of hot gas

Cooling unit operating state white LED rant compressor bypass valve
H1.9 M1.2 Y2.4
Unit on standby OFF OFF O F F (shut)
Unit cooling with reduced output ON ON O N (open)
Unit cooling at full output ON ON O F F (shut)

Table 4. Operating states in normal operation

7.2. Warning and Fault indications

Warnings and malfunctions are displayed at the front of the unit by a red LED and are forwarded to
the control system of the equipment being cooled by means of floating contacts (see electric dia-
gram, pages 9-10).
Warning indications
If one of the two warnings "High temperature" or "Low temperature" occurs, the red LED
lights. The cooling unit, however, continues to operate correctly.
Fault indications
In the event of one of the faults "Compressor/Pump", "Flow controller" or "HP-Fault", the
red LED lights and the cooling unit shuts down automatically.
Additional Error messages on the Temperature controller
The temperature controller can display the error messages "-- - - -", "u
uuuu" and "E
ErEP".
The meanings of these messages are as follows:

Message Meaning Cause

---- Temperature sensor fault Sensor not connected to controller or sensor break
uuuu Sensor short circuit
ErEP Memory fault EPROM Loss of data or electromagnetic interference

Table 5. Error messages on the temperature controller

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7.3. Electronic Temperature controller

The cooling unit is equipped with the TECNOLOGIC K 31D electronic temperature controller which
works according to PID procedures (see also Fig. 3, page 7 or the separate TECNOLOGIC operating
instructions, pages 25-43).
This controller has 4 relay outputs. The first two switch the hot gas bypass valve (by means of PID
algorithms) and the refrigerant compressor/fan and thereby control the cooling water temperature.
The other two are used for warning of any high and low temperature conditions. In accordance with
this configuration, the four outputs are deployed as follows:

OUT 1 (PID control): Solenoid valve Y2.4 (hot gas bypass)

If the contact closes, the valve opens —> Cooling output reduced
If the contact opens, the valve shuts —> Cooling output 100%

OUT 2: Refrigeration compressor M1.2/fan M1.4

The contact closes when the water temperature rises above 24.5 °C —> Cooling ON
The contact opens again when it falls below 22.5 °C —> Cooling OFF

OUT 3: High temperature warning

The contact opens if the water temperature rises above 28.0 °C —> Warning ON
The contact closes again if it falls below 27.5 °C —> Warning OFF

OUT 4: Low temperature warning

The contact opens if the water temperature falls below 19.0 °C —> Warning ON
The contact closes again if it rises above 19.5 °C —> Warning OFF

Standard Factory settings

The temperature controller is already set and programmed optimally at the factory for this cooling
unit, its working conditions and its tasks. These settings should not be changed!

CAUTION - Malfunctions

Altering the settings on the temperature controller can cause

! malfunctions to the extent of damaging the cooling unit!

We would like to stress that when the temperature controller is used, some basic functions that
are not required are disabled in order to avoid unintentional misoperation. Furthermore, not all of
the parameters present on the TECNOLOGIC parameter list are active. Only the parameters requi-
red to operate the cooling unit are shown; all others are concealed.
The active parameters are listed in Table 6 on the following pages.

Please read the associated operating instructions for more detailed information on the electronic
temperature controller and how to operate it. These are included in the appendix on pages 25-43
and can also be downloaded as a separate pdf file from the manufacturer's homepage.

Contact TECNOLOGIC at: www.tecnologic.it

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7.4. Programming the Temperature controller - Parameter list

Nr. Parameter Range [Unit] Setting Description

Group "SP" (parameters relative to the Set Point)
1 nSP 1÷2 1 Number of the programmable Set point
3 SP1 SPLL ÷ SPHL 24.5 Set point 1
7 SPLL -199.9 ÷ SPHL 18.0 Low Set point
8 SPHL SPLL ÷ 999.9 35.0 High Set point
Group "InP" (parameters relative to the measure input)
J / CrAL / S / Ir.J /
9 SEnS Ir.CA / Ptc / ntc / ntc Probe type
0.50 / 0.60 / 12.60
10 Pr2 yES/no no Presence of probe 2
12 dP 0/1 1 Number of decimal figures
13 Unit °C / °F °C Temperature unit of measurement
14 FiL OFF ÷ 20.0 [sec] 1.0 Input digital filter
15 OFS1 -199.9 ÷ 999.9 0.0 Measuring Offset Pr1
17 rot 0.000 ÷ 2.000 1.000 Rotation of the measuring straight line
18 InE OUr / Or / Ur OUr "OPE" functioning in case of measuring error
19 OPE -100 ÷ 100 [%] 0 Output power in case of measuring error
noF / AaC / ASi /
20 dIF HoLd / OFF / CHSP / noF Digital inputs function
SP1.2 / HE.Co
Group "Out" (parameters relative to the outputs)
1.rEG / 2.rEG / ALno /
21 O1F 1.rEG Functioning of output 1
ALnc / ALni / OFF
1.rEG / 2.rEG / ALno /
22 O2F ALnc Functioning of output 2
ALnc / ALni / OFF
1.rEG / 2.rEG / ALno /
23 O3F ALnc Functioning of output 3
ALnc / ALni / OFF
1.rEG / 2.rEG / ALno /
24 O4F ALnc Functioning of output 4
ALnc / ALni / OFF
Group "AL1" (parameters relative to alarm AL1)
Out1 / Out2 / Out3 /
25 OAL1 Out2 Output where alarm AL1 is adressed
Out4 / OFF
LoAb / HiAb / LHAb /
27 AL1t LodE Alarm AL1 type
LodE / HidE / LHdE
28 Ab1 0 ÷ 31 0 Alarm AL1 functioning
29 AL1 AL1L ÷ AL1H -2.0 Alarm AL1 threshold
Low threshold band alarm AL1 or Minimum
30 AL1L -199.9 ÷ AL1H -199.0
set alarm AL1 for high or low alarm
High threshold band alarm AL1 or Maximum
31 AL1H AL1L ÷ 999.9 999.0
set alarm AL1 for high or low alarm
32 HAL1 OFF ÷ 999.9 2.0 Alarm AL1 hysteresis
33 AL1d OFF ÷ 9999 [s] OFF Activation delay of alarm AL1
34 AL1i no / yES yES Alarm AL1 activation in case of measuring error
Group "AL2" (parameters relative to alarm AL2)
Out1 / Out2 / Out3 /
35 OAL2 Out4 Output where alarm AL2 is adressed
Out4 / OFF
LoAb / HiAb / LHAb /
37 AL2t LoAb Alarm AL2 type
LodE / HidE / LHdE
38 Ab2 0 ÷ 31 0 Alarm AL2 functioning
39 AL2 AL2L ÷ AL2H 19.0 Alarm AL2 threshold
Low threshold band alarm AL2 or Minimum
40 AL2L -199.9 ÷ AL2H -199.0
set alarm AL2 for high or low alarm
High threshold band alarm AL2 or Maximum
41 AL2H AL2L ÷ 999.9 999.0
set alarm AL2 for high or low alarm
42 HAL2 OFF ÷ 999.9 0.5 Alarm AL2 hysteresis
43 AL2d OFF ÷ 9999 [s] OFF Activation delay of alarm AL2
44 AL2i no / yES yES Alarm AL2 activation in case of measuring error

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Nr. Parameter Range [Unit] Setting Description

Group "AL3" (parameters relative to alarm AL3)
Out1 / Out2 / Out3 /
45 OAL3 Out3 Output where alarm AL3 is adressed
Out4 / OFF
LoAb / HiAb / LHAb /
47 AL3t HiAb Alarm AL3 type
LodE / HidE / LHdE
48 Ab3 0 ÷ 31 0 Alarm AL3 functioning
49 AL3 AL3L ÷ AL3H 28.0 Alarm AL3 threshold
Low threshold band alarm AL3 or Minimum
50 AL3L -199.9 ÷ AL3H -199.0
set alarm AL3 for high or low alarm
High threshold band alarm AL3 or Maximum
51 AL3H AL3L ÷ 999.9 999.0
set alarm AL3 for high or low alarm
52 HAL3 OFF ÷ 999.9 0.5 Alarm AL3 hysteresis
53 AL3d OFF ÷ 9999 [s] OFF Activation delay of alarm AL3
54 AL3i no / yES yES Alarm AL3 activation in case of measuring error
Group "LbA" (parameters relative to Loop Break Alarm)
Out1 / Out2 / Out3 /
55 OLbA OFF Output where alarm LbA is adressed
Out4 / OFF
56 LbAt OFF ÷ 9999 [s] OFF Time necessary to activate alarm LbA
Group "rEG" (parameters relative to the control)
Pid / On.FA /
57 Cont Pid Control type
On.FS / nr
58 Func HEAt / Cool HEAt Functioning mode output 1rEg
-4 / -3 / -2 / -1 /
62 Auto 0 Autotuning enable
0/1/2/3/4
63 SELF no / yES no Selftuning enable
64 Pb 0 ÷ 999.9 1.5 Proportional band
65 Int OFF ÷ 9999 [s] 60 Integral time
66 dEr OFF ÷ 9999 [s] 4 Derivative time
67 FuOc 0.00 ÷ 2.00 0.50 Fuzzy overshoot control
68 tcr1 0.1 ÷ 130.0 [s] 10.0 Cycle time of output 1rEg
0.00 ÷ 99.99 /
72 SLor InF Gradient of rise ramp
InF [unit/min.]
0.00 ÷ 99.59 /
73 dur.t InF Duration time between two ramps
InF [hrs.-min.]
0.00 ÷ 99.99 /
74 SLoF InF Gradient of fall ramp
InF [unit/min.]
75 St.P -100 ÷ 100 [%] 0 Soft-Start power
OFF / 0.1 ÷ 7.59 /
76 SSt OFF Soft-Start time
InF [hrs.-min.]
Group "PAn" (parameters relative to the user interface)
noF / tunE / OPLO /
77 USrb noF Functioning of key "U"
Aac / Asi / CHSP / OFF
Pr1 / Pr2 / P1-2 /
78 diSP Pou / SP.F / SP.o / Pr1 Variable visualized on the display
AL1 / AL2 / AL3
79 AdE OFF. . . 999.9 2.0 Shift value for the shift index functioning
SE / AE / Fast programming of active Set point and
80 Edit SAE
SAE / SAnE alarms
81 PASS OFF ÷ 9999 381 Password for access to functional parameters
Group "SEr" (parameters relative to the serial communication)
82 Add 0 ÷ 255 1 Station address for serial communication
1200 / 2400 / 9600 /
83 baud 9600 Transmission speed (Baud rate)
19.2 / 38.4
84 PACS LoCL / LorE LorE Programmability through serial port

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 8. Faults and Repairs

8. Faults and Repairs

8.1. Troubleshooting

The BURN Engineering cooling unit was produced and tested using current technology. Neverthe-
less it is not possible either to guarantee 100% fault-free operation or to exclude breakdowns
completely.
The following table highlights the most significant faults that occur in practice and aids in identi-
fying and remedying the problem.
If you cannot rectify the fault by yourself, enlist the services of a refrigeration specialist.

Indication Reason
Warning
LED lamps • Cause —> checks, rectification or repair
red LED High temperature Cooling water temperature ≥ 28 °C
H1.8 • Unit running, white LED lit —> cooling unit overloaded
• Unit not running, white LED off —> fault, see below
red LED Low temperature Cooling water temperature ≤ 19 °C
H1.8 • System has not yet reached operating temperature
(e.g., early morning in winter)
Indication
Fault
LED lamps
red LED Flow rate controller Cooling water flow rate insufficient
H1.8 • Pump not running —> check/repair pump
• Cooling water level below "M Min." —> top up cooling water
• Shut-off valves closed —> open valves
• Cooling water circuit blocked —> drain and clean circuit
red LED Motor protection switch Q1.2 Compressor or fan faulty —> replace parts
H1.8 tripped Compressor overloaded
• Ambient temperature > 40 °C
• Cooling water temperature > 30 °C —> shut down system
Switch the motor protection switch on again after rectifying the fault!
(see "8.2. Switching on the Motor protection switch" on the next page)
red LED HP Pressure switch F2.0.1 Pressure in refrigeration circuit too high
H1.8 tripped • Fan not running —> check/replace fan
• Fan speed controller B1.4 faulty —> replace fan speed controller
• Air intake filter grid very dirty —> clean filter grid
• Air intake area obstructed —> keep cooling unit clear
• Ambient temperature > 40 °C
Reset the pressure switch after rectifying the fault!
(see "8.3. Resetting the Pressure switch" on the next page)
Indication
Error
controller
---- Temperature sensor fault Sensor controller connection faulty —> check connection
uuuu Sensor faulty —> replace sensor
ErEP Memory fault Data loss —> reprogramme controller according to chap. 7.4 on
pages 18/19 and operating instructions TECNOLOGIC, pages 25-43

Table 7. Possible faults, causes and remedies

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8.2. Switching on the Motor protection switch

The motor protection switch is located in the electric box and is labelled "Q
Q1.2".
The procedure is as follows:
1. Open the cover of the electric box.
2. Switch on the motor protection switch (turn black rotary switch).
3. Check that the corresponding motor starts.
4. Close the cover of the electric box again.
If the motor protection switch immediately trips again, there is a fault present
which must first be rectified.

8.3. Resetting the Pressure switch

The position of the HP pressure switch "F

F2.0.1" can be seen in Fig. 2 (Item 21) on page 7.
The procedure is as follows:
1. Remove the left hand service panel.
2. Reset the pressure switch (press blue button).
3. Check that the cooling unit restarts.
4. Refit the service panel.
If the reset pressure switch trips again after a short time, the cause must first
be determined and rectified.

8.4. Working on the Refrigeration circuit

A refrigeration specialist can normally provide a rapid and precise diagnosis of problems or faults in
the refrigeration circuit.

CAUTION - BoltLock
The covers of the SCHRADER valves and all other screwed joints in
the refrigeration circuit are secured with LOCTITE!
! They can only be removed after warming for a short time with a
hot air blower!

IMPORTANT - Procuring spare parts

• Only parts that are identical or equivalent in design, function
and performance may be used to replace defective components.
• The most important components are listed in Table 2, page 8.
• The Type and Serial Nº of this cooling unit must be given when
ordering replacement parts from the machine manufacturer or
BURN Engineering. They can be found on the identification plate.

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 9. Servicing

9. Servicing
Only regular servicing can guarantee faultless operational reliability of the cooling unit.

Servicing consists of checking and servicing work or any necessary repair work.

In normal operation the motors in the cooling unit (such as fans, pumps, etc.) can start automati-
cally at any time.
On safety grounds, the power feed to the cooling unit must be disconnected before any servicing
or repair work.

WARNING! - Unexpected starting

Disconnect the power feed to the cooling unit before an while
carrying out any servicing or repair work!
! • Turn off the main switch for the entire system and secure it
against inadvertent switching on.
• Disconnect the cooling unit from the mains at all points.

9.1. Service intervals

The service intervals listed below should be adhered to, regardless of the length of time the entire
system has been operating:

Interval Checks Qualification

Weekly Condition of air intake filter grid: Operator

—> if very dirty, remove filter grid and clean it
Cooling water level must lie between "M Min." and "M
Max.": Operator
—> top up cooling water if necessary

Servicing work

Monthly Cooling water condition (contamination, odour, concentration Service technician

and pH value):
Checking is carried out according to the machine manufacturer's
procedure or according to the specification of the cooling water
additive manufacturer.
—> if necessary, drain and replace the cooling water
Annually Drain cooling water, remove and clean cooling water tank, refill Service technician
with fresh cooling water.
—> if necessary, flush/disinfect the cooling water circuit in
accordance with the cooling water additive manufacturer's
instructions
Every 2 years Check the refrigeration circuit Refrigeration specialist

Table 8. Service intervals

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9.2. Servicing work

Removing and cleaning the Air intake filter grid

The filter grid on the front of the unit can be removed by pushing it slightly upwards and then
pulling it in a forwards and downwards direction. Clean the filter grid with a high pressure cleaner
(KÄRCHER) and then blow it dry with compressed air. Refit the dry filter grid.

Topping up the Cooling water

The procedure is described in section "6.2. Filling with Cooling water" on page 14.

Draining the Cooling water tank

The contaminated cooling water must be disposed of in accordance with the applicable laws and
standards. The procedure is as follows:
1. Shut down the cooling unit.
2. Remove the right hand service panel (8x M6 screws).
A" (see Fig. 2, page 7) and then rotate it
3. Unfasten the drain hose from brackets "A
downwards so that the cooling water can run out.
4. After the tank has completely emptied, return the hose to brackets "A
A".
5. Refit the service panel.
Finally, put the cooling unit into operation again (see "6. Starting up" on page 14).

Removing and cleaning the Cooling water tank

The water tank in the unit can be removed and cleaned, as contamination from the entire water
circuit (by fungus, bacteria, corrosion, etc.) can be deposited there with the passage of time.
The procedure is as follows:
1. Shut down the cooling unit.
2. Remove both service panels (8x M6 screws on each).
3. Unfasten the drain hose from brackets "AA" (see Fig. 2, page 7).
4. Drain any cooling water present (see "Draining the Cooling water tank", above).
5. Disconnect the level indicator hose from the tank (quick release coupling "B
B" in
Fig. 2, page 7).
6. Disconnect the pump suction hose from the tank (quick release coupling "C C", Fig. 2).
7. With a crane attached to the transport lugs, raise the unit by approx. 1 m.
8. Unfasten the tank fixings below the unit (4x M8 screws) and draw the tank with
its mounting plate downwards. ATTENTION: support the tank; do not allow it to drop!
9. Clean the tank with a sponge and possibly a grease-dissolving cleaning agent, flush
with clean water and dry with a cloth.
10. Hose down any soiled, immersed parts with water and brush off if necessary.
After reassembly in reverse order, put the cooling unit into operation again (see
"6. Starting up" on page 14).

IMPORTANT - Visual checks

• Only operate the unit with a clean air filter fitted.
• Only operate the unit with the correct cooling water level.
• Only operate the unit with the service panels correctly fitted.

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Operating manual RW 2500 - C25 10. EC Declaration of Conformity

10. EC Declaration of Conformity

BURN Engineering AG
Industriestrasse 29
CH-4658 Däniken

hereby declares that the following product

General functional designation REFRIGERATION UNIT

Unit designation WATER CHILLER

Series R

Type RW 2500 - C25

with Serial number from 17060080 RF

complies with the EC Directives:

2006/42/EC Machinery Directive

2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
2002/95/EC Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances
(RoHS)

and the Harmonized Standards were applied, in particular:

EN 12100-1: 2004
EN 12100-2: 2004
EN 60204-1: 2006

Authorised person according to 2006/42/EC, annex II.1.A.2

Dieter Burn
Director
BURN Engineering AG Däniken, 1.2.2018

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 Index
K31D 1. Instrument description................................................ 1
1.1 General description............................................................ 1
1.2 Front Panel Description...................................................... 2
2. Programming................................................................ 2
2.1 Set Point Fast Programming.............................................. 2
Electronic temperature 2.2 Control Status and Parameter Selection............................ 2
2.3 Parameters programming levels........................................ 3
controller with 2.4 Control Satus..................................................................... 3
2.5 Active Set Point Selection.................................................. 4
differential control mode 3. Usage warning.............................................................. 4
3.1 Admitted use...................................................................... 4
4. Installation warnings.................................................... 4
4.1 Mechanical mounting......................................................... 4
4.2 Dimensions (mm)............................................................... 4
4.2.1 Mechanical dimensions......................................................... 4
4.2.2 Panel cut-out.......................................................................... 4
4.2.3 Brackets................................................................................. 4
4.3 Electrical connections........................................................ 5
4.3.1 Electrical wiring diagram........................................................ 5
5. Functions...................................................................... 5
5.1 Measurement and display.................................................. 5
5.2 Output Configuration.......................................................... 6
5.3 Absolute or Differential Temperature Controller................. 6
5.4 ON/OFF Control (1.rEG)..................................................... 6
5.5 Neutral Zone ON/OFF Control (1.rEG - 2.rEG)................... 7
5.6 Single Action PID Control (1.rEG)..................................... 7
5.7 Double Action PID Control (1.rEG - 2.rEG)......................... 7
5.8 Auto-tuning and Self-tuning Functions............................... 8
Operating instructions 5.8.1 How to activate Auto-tuning function..................................... 8
5.8.2 How to activate Self-tuning function...................................... 8
5.9 Soft start and automatic switching
Vr. 03 (Eng) - 17/09 - cod.: ISTR-MK31D-ENG03 between two Set Points (ramps an dwell time).................. 9
5.10 Soft-start function............................................................... 9
Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l. 5.11 Alarms Output Functions (AL1, AL2, AL3)....................... 10
Viale Indipendenza 56, 27029 Vigevano (PV) - ITALY 5.12 Loop Break Alarm Function............................................. 11
5.13 Functioning of Key ...................................................... 11
Tel.: +39 0381 69871 - Fax: +39 0381 698730
5.14 Digital Input...................................................................... 12
Sito: http:\\www.ascontecnologic.com 5.15 RS485 Serial Interface..................................................... 12
e-mail: info@ascontecnologic.com 6. Accessories................................................................ 13
6.1 Parameters configuration by “A01”................................... 13
7. Programmable parameters........................................ 14
Preface
8. Problems, Maintenance and Warranty...................... 18
8.1 Probe errors..................................................................... 18

m
This manual contains the information necessary
8.2 Other errors...................................................................... 18
for the product to be installed correctly and also
8.3 Cleaning........................................................................... 18
instructions for its maintenance and use; we there-
8.4 Warranty and Repairs...................................................... 18
fore recommend that the most attention is paid to 8.5 Disposal........................................................................... 18
the following instructions and to save it.
9. Technical data............................................................. 18
This document is the exclusive property of Ascon Tecnologic 9.1 Electrical characteristics.................................................. 18
S.r.l. which forbids any reproduction and disclosure, even in 9.2 Mechanical characteristics............................................... 18
part, of the document, unless expressly authorized. 9.3 Functional Features......................................................... 19
Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l. reserves the right to make any formal 10. How to order............................................................... 19
or functional changes at any moment and without any notice.
Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l. and its legal representatives do not
assume any responsibility for any damage to people, things 1. Instrument description
or animals deriving from violation, wrong or improper use or
in any case not in compliance with the instrument’s features.
1.1 General description

m
Whenever a failure or a malfunction of the device The K31D model is a digital temperature controller with a sin-
may cause dangerous situations for persons, thing gle loop microprocessor, with ON/OFF control, Neutral Zone
or animals, please remember that the plant has ON/OFF, single or double action PID (direct and inverse) fit-
to be equipped with additional devices which will ted with 2 PTC or NTC temperature input probes by means of
guarantee safety. which it is possible to obtain differential temperature control.
It can therefore be used in applications that require a control
for the temperature difference between 2 different environ-
ments such as liquid coolers (chillers), natural air-conditioning

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systems through the air recirculation, heating by solar panels 2. Programming
or in many other applications where 2 temperature readings
are needed. Furthermore the controller is fitted with Fast and 2.1 Set Point Fast Programming
Oscillatory Auto-tuning, Self-tuning and Fuzzy overshoot
This procedure allows you to quickly set the active Set Point
control for adjusting the PID. Furthermore, the instrument
and, when required, the alarm thresholds (paragraph 2.3).
allows for 2 digital inputs and RS485 serial communications
using MODBUS-RTU communication protocol and a trans- Press and release the key, the display the display will
mission speed up to 38400 baud. alternate between “SP n” and the set value (n is the number
of the Set Point active at that moment).
The process value is displayed on a 4 digit red display, while
the outputs status is shown by 4 LEDs. The controller is To increase/decrease the Set Point value press the / keys.
equipped with a programmable 3 LEDs shift display ( ), These keys change the value one digit a time but when pressed
stores 2 Set Points and can have up to 4 outputs [relay or solid for more than one second, the value increases or decreases
state relays drive type (SSR)]. rapidly and, if pressed for more than two seconds, the changing
Other important available functions are: Loop-Break Alarm speed increases further to allow the rapid achievement of the
function, reaching of the Set Point at controlled speed, desired value.
ramp and dwell function, Soft-Start function, protection Once the desired value has been reached, pressing key
compressor function for neutral zone control, parameters it is possible to exit the Set Point fast programming mode or
protection on different levels. switch to the alarm thresholds display (paragraph 2.3).
To exit the Set Point fast programming mode it is necessary to
1.2 Front Panel Description press the key after the last Set Point has been displayed,
alternatively, operating no keys for about 15 seconds the dis-
9
K31D 4 play will return to normal operation.
Tun
13 3 2.2 Control Status and Parameter Selection
12
11
5
283.5. 1
2
By pushing key and holding it down for about 2 s it is pos-
sible to enter into the main selection menu. Using the /
keys, it is then possible to roll over the selections:
Out1 Out2 Out3 Out4
10
6 oPEr To enter into the operating parameters menu
7 8 ConF To enter into the configuration parameters menu
oFF To swap the controller into the OFF state
1 : This key is used to access the programming param- rEG To swap the controller into the automatic control state
eters and to confirm selection; tunE To activate the Auto-tuning or Self-tuning function
2 : This is used to decrease the values to be set and to To swap the controller to the manual control state
select the parameters. If the key is held down, the user oPLo and therefore to program the % control value using
returns to the previous programming level until it exits the the / keys
programming mode;
3 : This is used to increase the values to be set and to Once the desired item has been selected, push key to
select the parameters. If the key is held down, the user confirm. Selecting OPEr and ConF gives the possibility of
returns to the previous programming level until it exits the accessing other menus containing additional parameters and
programming mode. Outside the programming mode it more precisely:
permits the visualisation of the output control power; oPEr Operating parameters Menu: this normally contains
4 : This is used to display the temperatures read by the the Set Point parameters but it can contain all the
probes (Pr1 and Pr2) and their difference (Pr1 - Pr2). It desired parameters (paragraph 2.3).
can also be programmed through the USrb parameter ConF Configuration parameters Menu: this contains all the
for: Activating Auto-tuning or Self-tuning, setting the in- operating parameters and the functioning configuration
strument to manual regulation, setting the alarm, chang- parameters alarm configuration, control, input, etc.).
ing the active Set Point and deactivating the regulation;
rEG
5 LED OUT1: Indicates the state of output Out1; reg . 282. 8
Hold
6 LED OUT2: Indicates the state of output Out2; for 2 s
7 LED OUT3: Indicates the state of output Out3; 0per. oPEr
menu
8 LED OUT4: Indicates the state of output Out4; PASS = OFF
9 LED Tun: Indicates that the Self-tuning function is activat- Conf. SET ConF
ed (light ON) or that Auto-tuning is in progress (flashing); PASSWORD menu

10 LED SET: When flashes, indicates the access to the oFF

off .
programming mode; off
AUTOTUNING
11 LED Shift index -: Indicates that the process value is SELFTUNING
lower than the one programmed for parameter AdE;
AT-ST

tune. 282. 8
12 LED Shift index =: Indicates that the process value is
oPLo
within the range [SP + AdE... SP - AdE]; oplo. oplo
13 LED Shift index +: Indicates that the process value is
higher than the one set for parameter AdE.

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To enter the menu OPEr, select the option OPEr and press . Enter the menu ConF and select the parameter to be made
The display will now show the code identifying the first group programmable or not programmable in the menu OPEr.
of parameters (]SP) and by pressing the and keys it will Once the parameter has been selected, if the LED SET is
be possible to select the group of parameters to be modified. OFF, this means that the parameter is programmable only in
Once the desired group of parameters has been selected, the the menu ConF, if instead the SET LED is ON, this means
code identifying the first parameter of the selected group will that the parameter is also programmable in the menu oPEr.
be visualised by pushing the key. To modify the visibility of the parameter, push key : the LED
Again using the and keys, it is possible to select the de- SET changes its state indicating the parameter accessibility
sired parameter and, if is pressed, the display will alterna- level (ON = oPEr + ConF menus; OFF = ConF menu only).
tively show the parameter’s code and its programming value, The active Set Point and the alarm thresholds will only be
which can be modified by using the or keys. visible on the Set Point fast programming level (paragraph
Once the desired value has been programmed, push once 2.1) if the relative parameters are programmed to be visible
more: the new value will be stored and the display will show (i.e. if they are present in the oPEr menu).
only the code of the selected parameter. The possible modification of these Set Points, with the pro-
By using the / keys, it is then possible to select a new cedure described in paragraph 2.1, is instead subordinate to
parameter (if present) and modify it as described above. what is programmed in parameter Edit (in the group ]PAn).
To select another group of parameters, keep the / key This parameter can be programmed as:
pressed for about 2 s, afterwards the display shows again the SE The active Set Point can be modified while the alarm
code of the group of parameters. thresholds cannot be modified;
Release the key and, using the and keys, select a new AE The active Set Point cannot be modified while the
group (if present). alarm thresholds can be modified;
SAE Both the active Set Point and the alarm thresholds can
To exit the programming mode, press no keys for about 20
be modified;
seconds, or keep the / pressed until the controller exits
SAnE Both the active Set Point and the alarm thresholds
the programming mode.
cannot be modified.
To access the ConF menu, the controller can ask for a person-
alized Password, previously set through the PASS parameter. 2.4 Control Satus
If the protection is requested, set the desired password number
Il controllore può assumere 3 diversi stati:
in the PASS parameter and exit the programming parameters.
rEg Automatic control;
When the protection is active, to access the Conf menu pa- oFF Control OFF;
rameters, it is necessary to insert the programmed password oplo Manual control.
number; to do that, use the and keys to make the num-
The instrument is able to pass from one state to the other:
bers scroll on the display until the previously programmed PASS
number is shown on the screen, at this point press the key. ––By selecting the desired state from the main selection
menu suing the keyboard;
If a wrong PASS number is entered, the instrument returns to
the previous control state. ––By using the key on the keyboard; suitably program-
ming parameter USrb (USrb = tunE; USrb = oPLo; USrb
If the password is correct, the display shows the code of first
= OFF) it is possible to pass from rEG state to the state
group of parameters (]SP) and, using the / keys, is pos-
programmed for the parameter and vice versa;
sible to select the desired group of parameters.
––By using the digital input 1 suitably programming param-
The modes to program and exit the ConF menu parameters
eter diF (diF = OFF) it is possible to pass from rEG state
are the same described for those in the OPEr menu.
to the state OFF and vice versa.
The protection Password is deactivated by setting:
––Automatically (the instrument swaps into rEG state at the
PASS = OFF.
and of the auto-tuning execution).
Menu
OPEr When switched ON, the instrument automatically reassumes
or Parameter groups Parameters Set parameter
conF Preceding Previous Increase
the state it was in when it was last switched OFF.
Group Parameter value
rEG Automatic control:
or
2s 2s
or
Automatic control is the normal functioning status of the
Next
Group
Next
Parameter
Decrease
value
controller. During automatic control, pressing key , is
EXIT
Longer than2 s possible to show, on the display, the control power.
The range of the power value goes from H100 (100% of
Note: If the password is lost, turn OFF the instrument, press the output power with reverse heating action) to C100
and turn the instrument back ON keeping the key (100% of the output power with direct cooling action).
held down for about 5 s. In this way access is made to oFF Control OFF:
all parameters of the ConF menu and it will therefore The instrument can be swapped into the OFF status,
be possible to check and modify the PASS parameter. i.e. The control and the relative outputs are deactivat-
ed. The alarm outputs are instead working normally.
2.3 Parameters programming levels oPLo Bumpless manual control:
The menu oPEr normally contains the parameters used By means of this option it is possible to manually
to program the Set Point; however it is possible to make all program the power percentage given as output by the
desired parameters appear or disappear on this level, by fol- controller by deactivating automatic control.
lowing this procedure: When the instrument is swapped to manual control, the

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 power percentage is the same as the last one supplied 4.2 Dimensions (mm)
and can be modified using the / keys. In the case
of ON/OFF type setting, 0% corresponds to the output 4.2.1 Mechanical dimensions
OFF, while any value different from 0 corresponds to 78
an activated output.
K 31D
As in the case of automatic control, the programmable Tun

values range from H100 (+100%) to C100 (-100%).

283.5.

35
To return to automatic control, select rEG in the selec-
tion menu.
Out1 Out2 Out3 Out4
2.5 Active Set Point Selection
This instrument allows to program up to 2 different Set Points 6 64 12
(SP1, SP2)and select of which one must be considered active.
The number of Set Points is determined by the parameter nSP
located in the group of parameters ]SP.

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The active Set Point can be selected:
–– By parameter SPAt in the group of parameters ]SP;
–– By key if parameter USrb = CHSP;
–– By the digital inputs if parameter diF has been correctly pro- 14.5
grammed (diF = CHSP, = SP1.2, = HE.Co);
–– Automatically between SP1 and SP2 if a time dur.t (para-
graph 5.9) has been programmed.

28
Set Points SP1, SP2 will be visible depending on the maxi-
mum number of Set Points selected with parameter nSP and
they can be programmed with a value that is between the
value programmed in SPLL and the one programmed in SPHL.
4.2.2 Panel cut-out
Note: In examples that follow the Set Point is indicated as
SP, however the instrument will act according to the 86 mm min.
Set Point selected as active.

3. Usage warning

41 mm min.
3.1 Admitted use
The instrument has been projected and manufactured as
DD a measuring and control device to be used according to
29+0.6

EN61010-1 for the altitudes operation until 2000 ms.

The use of the instrument for applications not expressly
permitted by the above mentioned rule must adopt all the
necessary protective measures. 71+0.6 mm
The instrument MUST NOT be used in dangerous environments
(flammable or explosive) without adequate protection. The in- 4.2.3 Brackets
staller must ensure that EMC rules are respected, also after the 34
instrument installation, if necessary using proper filters.

4. Installation warnings
Brackets

4.1 Mechanical mounting

The instrument, in case 78 x 35 mm, is designed for flush-
in panel mounting. Make a hole 71 x 29 mm and insert the
instrument, fixing it with the provided special brackets.
Panel + Gasket max. 12 mm

We recommend that the gasket is mounted in order to obtain

the declared front protection degree.
Avoid placing the instrument in environments with very high
humidity levels or dirt that may create condensation or cause
the introduction of conductive substances into the instrument.
Ensure adequate ventilation to the instrument and avoid
installation in containers that house devices which may
overheat or which may cause the instrument to function at a
temperature higher than the one permitted and declared.
Connect the instrument as far away as possible from sourc-
es of electromagnetic disturbances such as motors, power
relays, relays, solenoid valves, etc..

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4.3 Electrical connections an error being indicated when the probe is not connected.
The instrument allows the measurement calibration, that can
Carry out the electrical wiring by connecting only one wire to
be used to recalibrate the instrument according to application
each terminal, according to the following diagram, checking
needs, by using parameters OFS1, OFS2 and rot.
that the power supply is the same as that indicated on the
instrument and that the load current absorption is no higher Setting rot = 1000 and oFS = 1/2 it is possible to set a posi-
than the maximum electricity current permitted. tive or negative offset that is simply added to the value read
by the probe before visualisation, which remains constant for
As the instrument is a built-in equipment with permanent
all the measurements.
connection inside housing, it is not equipped with either
switches or internal devices to protect against current If instead, it is desired that the offset set should not be
overloads: the installation must include a two-phase circuit- constant for all measurements, it is possible to operate the
breaker, placed as near as possible to the instrument, and calibration on any two points.
located in a position that can easily be reached by the user In this case, in order to decide the values to program on
and marked as instrument disconnecting device which inter- OFSt and rot, the following formulas must be applied:
rupts the power supply to the equipment. rot = (D2 - D1)/(M2 - M1) oFS = D2 - (rot x M2)
It is also recommended that all the electrical circuits con- where:
nected to the instrument must be protect properly, using M1 Measured value 1;
devices (ex. fuses) proportionate to the circulating currents. It D1 Value to be displayed when the instrument measures M1;
is strongly recommended that cables with proper insulation, M2 Measured value 2;
according to the working voltages and temperatures, be used.
D2 Value to be displayed when the instrument measures M2;
Furthermore, the input cable of the probe must be kept sepa- Follows that the instrument will visualise:
rated from line voltage wiring. If the wiring cables are shielded
DV = MV x rot + oFS
is recommended to connect them to ground at one side only.
Where: DV = Displayed value MV= Measured value.
For the electrical supply of the instrument it is recommended
to use an external transformer TCTR, or with equivalent fea- E.g.: It is desired that the instrument displays the value ef-
tures, and to use only one transformer for each instrument fectively measured at 20° but that, at 100°, it displays 90° (10°
because there is no insulation between supply and input. lower than the measured value).
We recommend that a check should be made that the Therefore: M1 = 20; D1 = 20; M2 = 100; D2 = 90
DD parameters are those desired and that the application
functions correctly before connecting the outputs to
rot = (90 - 20)/(100 - 20) = 0.875
oFS = 90 - (0.875 x 100) = 2.5
the actuators so as to avoid malfunctioning that may With parameter FiL it is possible to program time constant
cause irregularities in the plant that could cause dam- of the software filter for the input value measured, in order to
age to people, things or animals. reduce noise sensitivity (increasing the reading time).
4.3.1 Electrical wiring diagram In case of measurement error, the instrument supplies the
DI1 DI2 RS485 power as programmed on parameter OPE.
Ptc/ Pr1
Ntc Pr2 This power is calculated according to cycle time programmed
B GND A
for the PID control, while for the ON/OFF control the cycle
time is automatically considered to be 20 s (e.g. In the event
INPUT
RELAY: Out-1, 2: 8A-AC1 (3A-AC3)/250VAC of probe error with ON/OFF control and oPE = 50, the control
SSR: 10mA/10VDC RELAY: Out-3, 4: 5A-AC1 (2A-AC3)/250VAC output will be activated for 10 s, then deactivated for 10 s and
so on until the measurement error remains.).
With InE parameter it is possible to decide the input error con-
ditions that force the instrument in supplying the output power
Power programmed with oPE parameter.
Supply OUT4 OUT3 OUT2 OUT1
The possible values for InE parameter are:
5. Functions or The condition occurs in case of overrange or probe break.
Ur The condition occurs in case of underrange or probe break.
5.1 Measurement and display Our The condition occurs in case of overrange, underrange
or probe break.
All the parameters referring measurements are contained in
Through the diSP parameter of the ]PAn group it is possible to
the group ]InP.
decide which value the display must normally show; this could
Using parameter SEnS, it is possible to select the probe input be the Pr1 probe reading (Pr 1), the Pr2 probe reading (Pr 2),
type, which can be thermistors PTC KTY81-121 (Ptc) or NTC the temperatures Pr1 - Pr2 difference (P1-2), the power con-
103AT-2 (ntc). trol (Pou), the active Set Point (SP.F), the operative Set Point
We recommend to switch ON and OFF the instrument when when there are ramps activated (SP.o) or the alarm limit AL 1,
these parameters are modified, in order to obtain a correct AL 2, AL 3 (AL1, AL2, AL3).
measuring. Regardless of diSP parameter setting is possible to show the
Once the type of probe has been chosen through the Unit variables Pr1, Pr2 and Pr1 - Pr2 in sequentially, pressing and
parameter it is possible to choose the temperature measure- releasing the key, the display alternately shows the code that
ment unit (°C or °F) and through the dP parameter, the of the identifies the variable (Pr 1, Pr 2, P1-2), then and its value.
desired temperature resolution (0 = 1°; 1 = 0.1°). After 15 seconds following the last time the key is pressed,
If the Pr2 probe is not used set parameter Pr2 = NO to avoid this type of display ends automatically.

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Again in the ]PAn group is present the parameter AdE that Temp.
defines the 3 LEDs shift index ( ) functioning.
Pr1
The lighting up of the green LED (=) indicates that the

SP1 + HSEt
process value is within the range [SP + AdE... SP - AdE], the

SP1
lighting up of the LED (-) indicates that the process value
is lower than [SP - AdE] and the lighting up of the LED (+) Pr2
indicates that the process value is higher than [SP + AdE].
Pr1- Pr2
5.2 Output Configuration HSEt
SP1
The instrument outputs can be programmed by entering the time
group of parameters ]Out, where the relative parameters
1.rEG ON off ON off off
ON
o1F, o2F, o3F and o4F (depending on the number of out-
Func = Cool
puts available on the instrument) are located.
The outputs can be set for the following functions: Example of differential ON/OFF control (On.FA) with
Func = CooL.
1.rEG Main control output;
The controller is already programmed in production to
2.rEG Secondary control output;
ALno Alarm output normally open (NO); DD carry out differential regulation and display the tem-
perature difference Pr1 - Pr2.
ALnc Alarm output normally closed (NC);
ALni Alarm output NC with LED reverse indication;
5.4 ON/OFF Control (1.rEG)
oFF Output deactivated.
The coupling between output-number – alarm-number can All the parameters referring to the ON/OFF control are con-
be made in each alarm group referred to each alarm (]AL1, tained in the group ]rEG.
]AL2 or ]AL3). This type of control can be obtained by programming pa-
rameter Cont = On.FS or = On.FA and works on the output
5.3 Absolute or Differential Temperature programmed as 1.rEG, depending on the process value set
Controller with PrrG, on the active Set Point SP, on the functioning
mode Func and on the hysteresis HSEt.
Through the PrrG parameter it is possible to set the process
variable used by the controller to operate. The instrument carries out an ON/OFF control with symmet-
ric hysteresis if Cont = On.FS or with asymmetrical hyster-
In fact the controller can operate considering the process
esis if Cont = On.Fa.
variable as the value measured at Input 1 (Pr1), the value
measured at Input 2 (Pr2), the difference between the two PV
SP
inputs Pr1-Pr2 (P1-2) or can consider the difference be- HSEt HSEt
SP
tween the two inputs Pr1-Pr2 but with a maximum limit and a PV
minimum limit for the Pr2 measurement (P1-L). time time
OUT OUT
The choices PrrG = P1-2 or = P1-L make the controller 1.rEG
ON off ON off ON
1.rEG
ON off ON off ON

operate as a differential controller. HEAt - on.FA C oo l - o n .F A

In these cases the controller acts on the control outputs so it HSEt PV

SP
keeps the difference Pr1-Pr2 equal to the Set Point value. HSEt SP HSEt
HSEt
The difference between the two modes lies in the fact that PV
time time
the P1-L mode activates a limit in the controller in terms of OUT OUT
ON off ON off ON ON off ON off ON
the calculation of the temperature difference according to the 1.rEG 1.rEG
P2HL and P2LL parameters (both in the ]SP group) so that: HEAt - on.FS C oo L - o n . F S

If Pr2 > P2HL the process value considered by the controller is The control works in the following way: in the case of reverse
[Pr1-P2HL] action, or heating (FunC = HEAt), it deactivates the output,
If Pr2 < P2HL the process value considered by the controller is when the process value reaches [SP + HSEt] in case of sym-
[Pr1-P2LL] metrical hysteresis, or [SP] in case of asymmetrical hystere-
sis and is then activated again when the process value goes
When P2HL and P2LL thresholds are exceeded by Pr2 tem-
below value [SP - HSEt].
perature, a control takes place as if the Pr2 temperature is
the value of the limit regardless of the value actually read. Viceversa, in case of direct action, or cooling (Func = CooL),
it deactivates the output, when the process value reaches
The aim of this function is to limit the differential regulation to
[SP - HSEt] in case of symmetrical hysteresis, or [SP] in case
within a maximum range of the Pr2 measurement.
of asymmetrical hysteresis and is activated again when the
With the differential control the working mode Func = CooL process value goes above value [SP + HSEt].
is used for applications with which the action of the actuator
reduces the Pr1-Pr2 difference (thus countering the Pr1-Pr2
difference that naturally tends to increase).
Viceversa the Func = HEAt mode is used for applications
with which the action of the actuator increases the Pr1-Pr2
difference thus countering the Pr1-Pr2 difference that natu-
rally tends to decrease).
Obviously the Neutral Zone mode or the Double action
mode will set OFF both actions.

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5.5 Neutral Zone ON/OFF Control (1.rEG - 2.rEG) SP

All the parameters referring to Neutral Zone ON/OFF control

are contained in the group ]rEG.
PV time
This type of control can be obtained when 2 outputs are pro- ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
grammed respectively as 1.rEG and 2.rEG and the parameter OUT
1.rEG off off off off off off off
Cont = nr. (HEat)
tcr1 tcr1 tcr1 tcr1 tcr1 tcr1 tcr1
The Neutral Zone control is used to control plants in which
there is an element which causes a positive increase (e.g. The Single Action PID control algorithm foresees the setting of
Heater, humidifier, etc.) and an element which causes a the following parameters:
negative increase (e.g. Cooler, de-humidifier, etc.). Pb Proportional Band;
The control functions work on the programmed outputs de- tcr1 Cycle time of the output 1.rEG;
pending on the Process Value (PV), the active Set Point SP Int Integral Time;
and the HSEt hysteresis. rS Manual Reset (only if Int = 0);
dEr Derivative Time;
The control works in the following way: deactivates the out-
FuoC Fuzzy Overshoot Control.
puts when the PV reaches the Set Point and it activates
This last parameter allows the variable overshoots at the start up
the output 1.rEG when the PV goes below the [SP - HSEt]
of the process or at the changing of the Set Point to be avoided.
value, or activates the output 2.rEG when the PV goes
above the [SP + HSEt] value. Please remember that a low value on this parameter reduces
the overshoot while a high value increase it.
Consequently, the element causing a positive increase
must be connected to the output programmed as 1.rEG 2
SP
while the element causing a negative increase must be 1
connected to the output programmed as 2.rEG.
3
HSEt time
SP PV
HSEt

PV time 1 FuoC Value OK;

Out 1.rEG ON off ON 2 FuoC Value too high;
(heating)
Out 2.rEG off ON off 3 FuoC Value too low.
(cooling)
5.7 Double Action PID Control (1.rEG - 2.rEG)
If 2.rEG output is used to control a compressor, it is possi-
ble to use the “Compressor Protection” function that is used All the parameters referring to PID control are in ]rEG group.
to avoid compressor “short cycles”. This function allows a Double Action PID control is used to control plants where
time control on 2.rEG output activation, regardless of the there is an element which causes a positive temperature in-
temperature control requests. The protection is a “delayed creases (ex. Heating) and an element which causes a nega-
after deactivation” type. tive temperature increases (ex. Cooling) and can be obtained
This protection avoids the output activation for a time when 2 outputs are programmed respectively as 1.rEG and
programmable at parameter CPdt (in seconds); the output 2.rEG and setting Cont = Pid.
activation occurs only after the CPdt time has elapsed. The element causing the positive increase must be con-
The CPdt protection time count starts from the last 2.rEG nected to the output programmed as 1.rEG while the element
output deactivation. causing the negative increase must be connected to the
Obviously, whether during the time delay caused by the com- output programmed as 2.rEG.
pressor protection function, the control request should stop, the The Double Action PID control works on the outputs 1.rEG
output activation foreseen after time CPdt would be erased. and 2.rEG depending on the active Set Point SP and on the
The function is deactivated by programming CPdt = OFF. instrument’s PID algorithm with 2 freedom degrees.
The LED relative to 2.rEG output 2 blinks during the output ac- In presence of fast processes, in order to obtain a good Process
tivation delay, caused by the “Compressor Protection” function. Variable stability, cycle times tcr1 and tcr2 must have a low
value with a very frequent intervention of the control outputs.
5.6 Single Action PID Control (1.rEG) In this case we recommend to use Solid State Relays (SSR)
for driving the actuators.
All the parameters referring to PID control are in ]rEG group.
The Double Action PID control algorithm needs the pro-
The Single Action PID control can be obtained by program-
gramming of the following parameters:
ming parameter Cont = Pid and works on 1.rEG output depend-
ing on: the active Set Point SP, the functioning mode Func and Pb Proportional Band;
on the instrument’s PID algorithm with 2 freedom degrees. tcr1 Cycle time of the output 1.rEG;
tcr2 Cycle time of the output 2.rEG;
In presence of fast processes, in order to obtain a good PV
Int Integral Time;
stability, the tcr1 cycle time must have a low value with a
rS Manual Reset (only if Int = 0);
very frequent intervention of the control output.
dEr Derivative Time;
In this case we recommend to use a Solid State Relay (SSR) FuoC Fuzzy Overshoot Control.
for driving the actuator. Prat Power Ratio or relation between power of the element
controlled by output 2.rEG and power of the element

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 controlled by output 1.rEG. ON and once the tuning is finished, the parameter
When Prat = 0 the output 2.rEG is disabled and the Auto is automatically switched to the OFF state;
control behaves exactly as a single action PID con- -3 If OSCILLATORY Auto-tuning is to be manually
troller, through output 1.rEG. started using the key;
-4 If OSCILLATORY Auto-tuning is desired to start
5.8 Auto-tuning and Self-tuning Functions automatically all times the Set Point is changed
All the parameters referring to the Auto-tuning and Self- or at the end of the programmed Softstart cycle.
tuning functions are contained in the group ]rEG. Note: The Fast-type Auto-tuning is particularly quick and
The Auto-tuning and Self-tuning functions allow the auto- shows no signs of having any effect on the control
matic tuning of the PID variables. as it calculates the parameters while reaching the
Set Point.
Auto-tuning function provides the calculation of the PID
For the correct execution of the Fast-type Auto-tuning
parameters through a Fast or Oscillatory type tuning cycle,
it is however necessary that at start-up there is a cer-
and, at the end of this operation, the parameters are stored in
tain difference between Process Variable and Set
the instrument memory and remain constant during control.
Point. For this reason the instrument only activates
Self-tuning function (rule based “TUNE-IN”) instead executes the Fast Auto-tuning when:
a control monitoring and the continuous calculation of
––For Auto = 1/2: the Process Value is
the parameters during control.
lower than [SP - |SP/2|] (with Func = HEAt) or
Both functions automatically calculate the following parameters: higher than [SP + |SP/2|] (with Func = CooL);
Pb Proportional Band; ––For Auto = 3/4: the Process Value is
tcr1 Cycle time of the output 1.rEG; lower than [SP - |SP/5|] (with Func = HEAt) or
Int Integral Time; higher than [SP + |SP/5|] (with Func = CooL).
dEr Derivative Time; FAST Auto-tuning is not indicated when the Set
FuoC Fuzzy Overshoot Control; Point is close to the initial reading or when the
and, for the Double Action PID control, also: variable measured varies in an irregular way dur-
tcr2 Cycle time of the output 2.rEG; ing the tuning cycle (for reasons due to the process,
Prat Ratio between P 2.rEG/P 1.rEG. the variable rises or decreases).
5.8.1 How to activate Auto-tuning function In these cases it is advisable to use the Oscilla-
tory type Auto-tuning which implements some
1 Program and activate the desired Set Point;
ON/OFF regulation cycles that make the process
2 Set parameter Cont = Pid; value oscillate around the Set Point values that
3 If Single Action control, set parameter Func according to once finished pass to the PID type control with the
the process to be controlled through output 1.rEG; parameters calculated by the Auto-tuning;
4 Program an output as 2.rEG if the instrument controls the 6 Exit from the parameter programming;
plant with double action; 7 Connect the instrument to the controlled plant;
5 Program parameter Auto as: 8 Activate the Autotune process by powering OFF and ON
1 If FAST Auto-tuning is desired to start automati- the instrument if Auto = 1/2, or selecting the entry tunE
cally all times the instrument is switched ON, on in the main menu (or using the key, when correctly
the condition that the process value is programmed) if Auto = 3, or changing the Set Point
lower than [SP - |SP/2|] (with Func = HEAt) or value if Auto = 4.
higher than [SP + |SP/2|] (with Func =CooL); At this point the Auto-tuning function is activated and is indi-
2 If FAST Auto-tuning is desired to start automati- cated by the flashing LED Tun.
cally the next time the instrument is switched ON,
The controller carries out several operations on the connect-
on the condition that the process value is lower than
ed plant in order to calculate the most suitable PID param-
[SP - |SP/2|] (with Func = HEAt) or higher than
eters. If, at Auto-tuning start, the condition for the lower or
[SP + |SP/2|] (with Func =CooL) and once the tun-
higher process value is not found the display will show ErAt
ing is finished, the parameter Auto is automatically
and the instrument will be swapped to normal control condi-
switched to the OFF state;
tions according to the previously programmed parameters.
3 If FAST Auto-tuning is to be manually started se-
lecting the parameter tune in the main menu or by To make the error ErAt disappear, press key .
correctly programming the key as usrb = tune. The Auto-tuning cycle duration has been limited to 12 hours-
The Auto-tuning starts at the condition that the PV maximum. If Auto-tuning is not completed within 12 hours,
is lower than [SP - |SP/5|] (with Func = HEAt) or the instrument shows noAt on the display.
higher than [SP + |SP/5|] (with Func =CooL); In case of probe error, the instrument automatically stops the
4 If FAST Auto-tuning is desired to start automati- cycle in progress.
cally all times the Set Point is changed or at the The values calculated by Auto-tuning are automatically
end of the programmed Softstart cycle. stored in the instrument memory at the end of the correct
The Auto-tuning starts anyway if PV is PID parameters tuning.
lower than [SP - |SP/5|] (with Func = HEAt) or
higher than [SP + |SP/5|] (with Func =CooL); 5.8.2 How to activate Self-tuning function
-1 If OSCILLATORY Auto-tuning is desired to start auto- 1 Program and activate the desired Set Point;
matically all times the instrument is switched ON; 2 Set parameter Cont = Pid;
-2 If OSCILLATORY Auto-tuning is desired to start au- 3 If Single Action control, set parameter Func according to
tomatically the next time the instrument is switched the process to be controlled through output 1.rEG;

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4 Program an output as 2.rEG if the instrument controls the Examples with starts from values lower than SP1 and with
plant with double action or a time positioning servodrive; decreasing of the Set Point.
5 Set parameter SELF = yES; Note: In case of PID control, if Auto-tuning is desired whilst
6 Exit from the parameter programming; the ramp function is active, this will not be carried out
7 Connect the instrument to the controlled plant; until the tuning cycle has been completed. It is there-
8 Activate Self-tuning selecting the entry tunE in the main fore recommended that Auto-tuning be started avoid-
menu (or using the key, when correctly programmed) . ing activating the ramp function and, once the tuning
When the Self-tuning function is active, the LED Tun is per- is finished, deactivate Auto-tuning (Auto = oFF),
manently lit up and all the PID parameters (Pb, Int, dEr, program the desired ramp and, if it automatic tuning is
desired, enable the Self-tuning function.
etc.) are no longer displayed.
To stop the Auto-tuning cycle or deactivate the Self-tuning 5.10 Soft-start function
function select a different control type: rEG, oPLo or oFF
All parameters referring to the Soft -Start functioning are
from the menu SEL. If the instrument is switched OFF during
contained in the group ]rEG.
Auto-tuning or with the Self-tuning function activated, these
functions will remain activated the next time it is switched ON. The Soft-Start function only works through PID control
and allows the limitation of control power when the instru-
5.9 Soft start and automatic switching ment is switched ON, for a programmable period of time.
between two Set Points (ramps an dwell This is useful when the actuator, driven by the instrument,
time) may be damaged by the excess of power supplied when the
application is not yet in the normal rating (e.g. for certain
All parameters referring to the ramps functioning are con- heating elements).
tained in the group ]rEG. The function depends on the following parameters:
It is possible to reach the Set Point in a predetermined time St.P Soft-Start power;
(in any case longer than the time the plant would naturally SSt Soft-Start time (expressed in hh.mm);
need). This could be useful in those processes (heating HSEt End Soft Start cycle threshold.
or chemical treatments, etc.) where the Set Point must be If both parameters are programmed with values other than
reached gradually or in a predetermined time. OFF, when Powered ON the instrument gives the output
Once the instrument has reached the first Set Point (SP1) it power set at parameter St.P for the time set at SSt or when
is possible to switch automatically to the second Set Point is reached the absolute value set at HSEt.
(SP2) after a set time, thus obtaining a simple automatic pro- Practically, the instrument works in manual condition and
cess cycle. These functions are available for all the program- switches to automatic control at the elapsing of time SSt or
mable controls (PID single and double action, ON/OFF and when is reached the absolute value programmed at param-
Neutral Zone ON/OFF). eter HSEt.
The function is determined by the following parameters: To disable the Soft-Start function simply program:
SLor Gradient of first ramp expressed in unit/minute; SSt = oFF.
SLoF Gradient of second ramp expressed in unit/minute;
Whenever a measurement error occurs during the Soft-Start
dur.t Dwell time of SP1 Set Point before automatic switching
execution, the function is interrupted and the instrument
to SP2 Set Point (expressed in hours and minutes).
gives the output power programmed at parameter oPE. If the
The functions are deactivated when the relative parameters measurement is restored, the Soft-Start is still deactivated.
are set to InF.
To activate the Auto-tuning together with Soft-Start set:
If is desired only one ramp (e.g. to reach SP1) it is enough to Auto = 4/-4.
program the parameter SLor with the desired value.
Auto-tuning starts automatically at the end of the pro-
The ramp SLor will always be active at Power ON and grammed Soft-Start cycle.
when the Active Set Point value is changed.
SP1 SLor
SLor SP1
PV time [min]
Change SP1 Value

On the contrary, if an automatic cycle is to be executed at

Power ON, program nSP = 2, then the two Set Point values
SP1 and SP2 and naturally parameters SLor, dur.t and
SLoF with the desired values.
In this case at the end of the cycle all the ramps would not
be more active.
dur.t
SP1 SLoF
SLor
SP2
PV time [min]
Auto Change Set Point

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5.11 Alarms Output Functions (AL1, AL2, AL3) –– LodE = Deviation low alarm: The alarm is activated when
the process value goes below the value [SP + AL1] and is
For the alarms operation settings, the operation of which is relat- deactivated when it goes above the value [SP + AL1 + HAL1].
ed to the Process Value (AL1, AL2, AL3) it is first of all manda- In this way is possible to program, with AL1L and AL1H param-
tory to determine to which output the alarm must be addressed. eters, the minimum and the maximum limits of AL1 thresholds.
To obtain this, it is necessary to set, in the parameters group –– HidE = Deviation high alarm: The alarm is activated when
]out, the parameters related to the output that is to be used the process value goes above the value [SP + AL1] and is
by each alarm (O1F, O2F, O3F, O4F): deactivated when it goes below the value [SP + AL1 + HAL1].
ALno If the alarm output must be ON when the alarm is ac- In this way is possible to program, with AL1L and AL1H param-
tive, while it is OFF when the alarm is not active; eters, the minimum and the maximum limits of AL1 thresholds.
ALnc If the alarm output must be ON when the alarm is not PV PV
active, while it is OFF when the alarm is active (the SP
HAL1
LED on the display shows the alarm status); -AL1 AL1
HAL1
ALni Same operation as ALnc, but with a reversed LED SP
time time
indication (LED ON = Alarm OFF).
Note: All the examples that follow are referred to alarm AL1. OUT off ON off ON off OUT off ON off ON off
AL1 Lode AL1 Hide
Obviously the functions of the other alarms are similar
(change 1 with 2 or 3). ––LHAb = Absolute band alarm: The alarm is activated
Access at the group ]Al1 and program oAL1, to indicate when the PV goes under the alarm threshold set on pa-
which output the alarm signal must to be sent. rameter AL1L or goes higher than the alarm threshold
The AL1 alarm functioning is instead defined by parameters: set with parameter AL1H and is deactivated when the PV
PrA1 Which Process Value must be used by AL1; returns inside the range [AL1H - HAL1 ... AL1L + HAL1].
AL1t Alarm type; ––LHdE = Deviation band alarm: The alarm is activated
Ab1 Alarm configuration; when the PV goes below the value
AL1 Alarm threshold; [SP + AL1L] or above the value [SP + AL1H] and is deac-
AL1L Low alarm threshold (for band alarm) or minimum set tivated when the PV goes outside the range [SP + AL1H
of AL1 alarm threshold (for low or high alarm); - HAL1 ... SP + AL1L + HAL1].
AL1H High alarm threshold (for band alarm) or maximum set PV PV
AL1H HAL1 HAL1
of AL1 alarm threshold (for low or high alarm); AL1H
HAL1 Alarm AL1 Histeresys; SP
-AL1L
AL1d Alarm activation delay (in seconds); AL1L HAL1 HAL1
AL1i Alarm behaviour in case of measurement error. time time

off ON off ON off off ON off ON off

PrA1 - Alarm process measurement OUT
AL1
OUT
AL1
LHAb LHde
Through this parameter it is possible to set the process vari-
able used by the alarm for operating. In fact the alarm can Ab1 - Alarm configuration
operate considering the process variable as the value meas- This parameter can assume a value between 0 and 31.
ured at Input 1 (Pr1), the value measured at input 2 (Pr2), The number to be set, which will correspond to the function
the difference between the two inputs Pr1-Pr2 (P1-2) or can desired, is obtained by adding the values reported in the fol-
consider the difference between the two inputs Pr1-Pr2 but lowing descriptions:
with a maximum limit and a minimum limit for the Pr2 meas- Alarm behaviour at power ON
urement Pr2 (P1-L). the alarm output may behave in 2 different ways, depending
AL1t - Alarm Type on the value added to parameter Ab1.
The alarm output can behave in six different ways: +0 Normal behaviour: The alarm is always activated when
––LoAb = Absolute low alarm: The alarm is activated when there are alarm conditions.
the PV goes below the alarm threshold set on parameter +1 Alarm not activated at switch on: If, at power ON, the
AL1 and will be deactivated when it goes above the value instrument is in alarm condition, the alarm is not activat-
[AL1 + HAL1]. With this mode is possible to program, with ed. It will be activated only when the process value is in
AL1L and AL1H parameters, the minimum and the maxi- non-alarm conditions and then back in alarm conditions.
mum limit of AL1 thresholds. PV
AL1
––HiAb = Absolute high alarm:
The alarm is activated when the PV goes above the alarm time

threshold set at parameter AL1 and is deactivated when it Ab1 = +0 ON off ON off
goes below the value [AL1 - HAL1]. In this way is possible off ON off
Ab1 = +1
to program, with AL1L and AL1H parameters, the minimum
and the maximum limits of AL1 thresholds. Example with absolute low alarm.
PV PV
AL1 Alarm delay
HAL1
The alarm output may behave in 2 different ways depending
HAL1
AL1 on the value added to parameter Ab1.
time time
+0 Alarm not delayed: The alarm is immediately activated
OUT off ON off ON off OUT off ON off ON off
AL1 AL1 when the alarm condition occurs.
LoAb HiAb
+2 Alarm delayed: When the alarm condition occurs, delay

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 counting begins, as programmed at parameter AL1d 5.12 Loop Break Alarm Function
(expressed in s) and the alarm will be activated only
after that time has elapsed. All the parameters referring to the Loop Break alarm function
are contained in the group ]LbA.
PV
AL1 The Loop Break alarm is available on all the instruments,
time which intervenes when, for any reason (short-circuit of a
thermocouple, thermocouple inversion, load interruption),
Ab1 = +0 ON off ON off
the loop control is interrupted.
Ab1 = +2 off ON off
AL1d AL1d
First of all, it is necessary to establish to which output the
alarm must be addressed.
Example with absolute low alarm. To do this it is necessary to set, in the group ]out, the param-
Latched alarm eter relative to the output to be used (o1F, o2F, o3F, o4F)
The alarm output may behave in 2 different ways depending programming the parameters as:
on the value added to parameter Ab1. ALno If the alarm output must be ON when the alarm is ac-
+0 Alarm not latched: The alarm remains active in alarm tive while it is OFF when the alarm is not active;
conditions only. ALnc If the alarm output must be OFF when the alarm is
+4 Latched alarm: The alarm is active in alarm conditions and active while it is ON when the alarm is not active;
remains active even when these conditions no longer ex- ALni The same behaviour as ALnc but with a reversed LED
ist, until the correctly programmed key , (USrb = Aac) indication (the LED indicates the output status).
is pressed or is closed the Digital Input (diF = Aac). Enter group ]Lba and program, with parameter oLbA, to
which output the alarm signal must be addressed.
PV
AL1 The Loop Break alarm is activated if the output power
time remains at the 100% for the time programmed at parameter
ON ON
LbAt (expressed in s).
Ab1 = +0 off off
To avoid unwanted alarms, the value of this parameter must
Ab1 = +4 off ON off ON
be set considering the time the plant takes to reach the Set
or Digital Input Point when the measured value is far from it (for example at
Example with absolute high alarm. plant start-up).
Alarm acknowledgement When the alarm is triggered, the instrument displays the
The alarm output may behave in 2 different ways depending message LbA and behaves as in the case of a measurement
on the value added to parameter Ab1. error giving a power output as programmed with parameter
OPE (group ]InP).
+0 Alarm not acknowledged: The alarm remains active in
alarm conditions only. To restore normal functioning after the alarm intervention,
select the control mode oFF and then reprogram the auto-
+8 Alarm acknowledged: The alarm is active in alarm condi-
matic control (rEG) after checking the correct functioning of
tions and can be deactivated pressing the key (if prop-
probe and actuator.
erly programmed: USrb = ASi) or is closed the Digital Input
(diF = Aac) also if the alarm conditions are still present. In order to exclude the Loop Break alarm, set:
PV OLbA OFF.
AL1
time
5.13 Functioning of Key
Ab1 = +0 off ON off ON off In addition to the normal display function of Pr1, Pr2 and
P1 - 2, the key can be programmed to perform other func-
Ab1 = +8 off ON off ON off
tions using the USrb parameter contained in the ]PAn group.
or Dig. Input or Dig. Input
The parameter can USrb be programmed as:
Example with absolute high alarm. noF No function;
Alarm behaviour at Set Point change (deviation alarms only) tunE Pressing the key for at least 1 s, is possible to activate/
the alarm output may behave in 2 different ways, depending deactivate Auto-tuning or Self-tuning (if programmed)
on the value added to parameter Ab1. oPLo Pressing the key for at least 1 s, it is possible to swap
from automatic control (rEG) to manual one (oPLo)
+0 Normal behaviour: The alarm is always activated when
and vice-versa;
there are alarm conditions.
Aac Pressing the key for at least 1 s, is possible to acknowl-
+16Alarm not activated at Set Point change: In case of a Set
edge the alarm (paragraph 5.11);
Point change, if the instrument is in alarm condition, the
ASi Pressing the key for at least 1 s, is possible to acknowl-
alarm is not activated. It will be activated only when the
edge an active alarm (paragraph 5.11);
process value is in non-alarm conditions and then back
CHSP Pressing the key for at least 1 s, is possible to select,
in alarm conditions.
sequentially, one of the 2 pre-programmed Set Points;
AL1i - Alarm activation in case of measurement error oFF Pressing the key for at least 1 s, is possible to swap
This parameter allows to establish how the alarm must be- between automatic control (rEG) to OFF control (oFF)
have in the event of a measurement error: and vice-versa.
yES Alarm active;
no Alarm deactivated.

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5.14 Digital Input 5.15 RS485 Serial Interface
The instrument can be equipped with 2 digital inputs that are The instrument can be equipped with a RS485 serial com-
managed by 1 parameter . munications interface, by means of which it is possible to
The function of the digital input can be set through param- connect the controller to a network to which other instru-
eter diF contained in the group ]InP. ments (PLC controllers) are connected. All these devices
The parameter can diF be programmed as: typically depend on a Personal Computer that acts as a
noF No function; plant supervisor. Using a Personal Computer is possible to
Aac Closing the contact connected to digital input 1 is pos- acquire all the function information and to program all the
sible to acknowledge the alarm (paragraph 5.11); instrument configuration parameters. The software protocol
ASi Closing the contact connected to digital input 1 is pos- adopted for K31D is a MODBUS RTU type, widely used in
sible to acknowledge an active alarm (paragraph 5.11); several PLC and supervision programs available on the mar-
HoLd Closing the contact connected to digital input 1 the is- ket (the manual of the comminications protocol of the K31D
trument holds the measure in that instant (m Not the series is available on request).
reading on the display, therefore the indication could The interface circuit allows the connection of up to 32 instru-
settle with a proportional delay to the filter of meas- ments on the same line.
ure). With the hold function activated, the instrument To maintain the line in rest conditions a 120W resistance (Rt)
operates the control according to the stored measure. must be connected to the end of the line.
Opening the contact, the instrument returns to the The instrument has two terminals called A and B that must
normal acquisition of the measure; be connected to all network terminals with the same label.
oFF When the instrument is in rEG state, closing the For wiring the line, then a twisted pair of telephone type is
contact connected to digital input 1, the instrument is sufficient.
placed in oFF status. Opening the contact, the instru-
However, especially when the network is very long or dis-
ment returns to the rEG automatic control status;
turbed, it is advisable to adopt a 3-pole wired and shielded
CHSP Closing the contact connected to digital input 1 is pos-
cable connected as shown.
sible to select, sequentially, one of the 2 pre-pro-
grammed Set Points; If the instrument is equipped with a serial interface, the pa-
SP1.2 Closing the contact connected to digital input 1 is pos- rameters to be programmed are the following, all present in
sible to select as active the SP2 Set Point. Opening the parameters group ]SEr:
the contact the SP1 Set Point is selected as active. Add Address of the station. Set a different number for each
SP1.2 can be selected only when nSP = 2 and, when station. Values: 1... 255.
active, it disables the selection of the active Set Point baud Transmission speed (baud-rate). Values:1200... 38400
through the parameter SPAt and through the key; baud. All the stations on the line must have the same
HE.Co Closing the contact connected to digital input 1 is transmission speed.
possible to select as active the Set Point SP2 in CooL PACS Programming access. If programmed as LoCL it
mode. Opening the contact the SP1 Set Point is se- means that the instrument is only programmable from
lected as active in HEAt mode. HE.Co can be selected the keyboard, if programmed as LorE it is programma-
only when nSP = 2 and, when active, it disables the ble both from the keyboard and serial line.
selection of the active Set Point through the parameter If an attempt is made to enter the programming from the
SPAt and through the key. keyboard whilst a communication through the serial port
is in progress the instrument shows the message buSy
to indicate the busy state.
Host
(OP/PC/PLC)
Shield
Rt
A
B
120Ω
GND
RS485
Interface A B GND A B GND A B GND
10 9 8 10 9 8 10 9 8
K31D no. 1 K31D no. 2 K31D no. 31

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6. Accessories
The instrument has a lateral socket into which a special tool
can be inserted.

6.1 Parameters configuration by “A01”

The instrument is equipped with a 5 poles connector that
allows the transfer from and toward the instrument of the
functioning parameters through the device A01.

This device it is mainly usable for the serial programming of

some instruments which need to have the same parameters
configuration or to keep a copy of the parameters setting of
an instrument and allow its rapid retransmission.
The same device allows to connect a PC via USB with which,
through the appropriate configuration software for “AT Univer-
salConf tools”, the operating parameters can be configured.
To use the A01 device it is necessary that the device or
instrument are being supplied.
Power supply
-

ABC
Enter
12 V
PWS

USB
+

TTL
to PC
USB

Supply adapter
12 VDC AC supply
-

ABC
Enter
12 V
PWS

USB
+

TTL
to PC
USB

For additional info, please have a look at the A01 instruction

manual.

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7. Programmable parameters
Hereafter is inserted a description of all the parameters available on the instrument. Some of them may not be present,
either due to the fact they depend on the type of instrument or because they are automatically disabled as unnecessary.

Group ]sp Set Point Parameters

Parameter Description Range Default Note
1 nSP Number of the programmable Set Points 1÷2 1
2 SPAt Active Set Point 1 ÷ nSP 1
3 SP1 Set Point 1 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0
4 SP2 Set Point 2 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0
5 P2HL Upper Pr2 measurement limit for differential control -1999 ÷ 9999 9999
6 P2LL Lower Pr2 measurement limit for differential control -1999 ÷ 9999 -1999
7 SPLL Low Set Point -1999 ÷ SPHL -1999
8 SPHL High Set Point SPLL ÷ 9999 9999

Group ]InP Measure Input Parameters

Parameter Description Range Default Note
Ptc
9 SEnS Probes type ntc
ntc
yES
10 Pr2 Probe Pr2 presence yES
no
11 dP Number of decimal figures 0/1 0
12 Unit Temperature unit of measurement °C/°F °C
oFF Not active
13 FiL Input digital filter 1.0
0.1 ÷ 20.0 s
14 oFS1 Measuring Offset Pr1 -1999 ÷ 9999 0
15 oFS2 Measuring Offset Pr2 -1999 ÷ 9999 0
16 rot Rotation of the measuruing straigìht line 0.000 ÷ 2.000 1.000
or Overrange
17 InE oPE functioning in case of measuring error Ur Under range our
our Overrange and underrange
18 oPE Output power in case of measuring error -100 ÷ 100% 0
noF No Function
Aac Reset Alarms latch
ASi Acknowledged Alarms
HoLd Hold Measure
19 dIF Digital inputs function noF
oFF Control OFF
CHSP Sequential Set Point selection
SP1.2 Selection SetPpoint SP1 e SP2
HE.Co Select HEAt with SP1 or CooL with SP2

Group ]Out Outputs Parameters

Parameter Description Range Default Note
20 O1F Functioning of output 1 1.rEG Control output 1 1.rEG
21 O2F Functioning of output 2 2.rEG Control output 2 ALno
ALno Alarm Output NO
22 O3F Functioning of output 3 ALnc Alarm Output NC ALno
23 O4F Functioning of output 4 ALni Alarm Output NC with reversed LED funcions ALno

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Group ]AL1 AL1 Alarm Parameters
Parameter Description Range Default Note
oFF Not active
24 OAL1 Output where alarm AL1 is addressed Out2
Out1/Out2 Out3/Out4
25 PrA1 AL1 Alarm PV reference Pr1/Pr2/P1-2/P1-L Pr1
LoAb Absolute Low
HiAb Absolute High
LHAb Absolute Band
26 AL1t AL1 Alarm type LoAb
LodE Deviation Low
HidE Deviation High
LHdE Deviation Band
0 ÷ 31
+1 Not active at power ON
+2 Delayed alarm
27 Ab1 AL1 Alarm functioning 0
+4 Latched alarm
+8 Acknowledgeable
+16 Not active at Set Point change (relative alarms)
28 AL1 AL1 Alarm threshold AL1L÷ AL1H 0
Low threshold band alarm AL1 or Minimum
29 AL1L -1999 ÷ AL1H -1999
set alarm AL1 for high or low alarm
High threshold band alarm AL1 or Maximum
30 AL1H AL1L ÷ 9999 9999
set alarm AL1 for high or low alarm
oFF Not active
31 HAL1 AL1 Alarm histeresys 1
1 ÷ 9999
oFF Not active
32 AL1d AL1 Alarm activation delay OFF
÷ 9999 s
33 AL1i Alarm AL1 activation in case of probe error no/yES no

Group ]AL2 AL2 Alarm Parameters

Parameter Description Range Default Note
oFF Not active
34 OAL2 Output where alarm AL2 is addressed oFF
Out1/Out2 Out3/Out4
35 PrA1 AL2 Alarm PV reference Pr1/Pr2/P1-2/P1-L Pr1
LoAb Absolute Low
HiAb Absolute High
LHAb Absolute Band
36 AL2t AL2 Alarm type LoAb
LodE Deviation Low
HidE Deviation High
LHdE Deviation Band
0 ÷ 31
+1 Not active at power ON
+2 Delayed alarm
37 Ab1 AL2 Alarm functioning 0
+4 Latched alarm
+8 Acknowledgeable
+16 Not active at Set Point change (relative alarms)
38 AL2 AL2 Alarm threshold AL2L÷ AL2H 0
Low threshold band alarm AL2 or Minimum
39 AL2L -1999 ÷ AL2H -1999
set alarm AL2 for high or low alarm
High threshold band alarm AL2 or Maximum
40 AL2H AL2L ÷ 9999 9999
set alarm AL2 for high or low alarm
oFF Not active
41 HAL2 AL2 Alarm histeresys 1
1 ÷ 9999
oFF Not active
42 AL2d AL2 Alarm activation delay OFF
1 ÷ 9999 s
43 AL2i Alarm AL2 activation in case of probe error no/yES no

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Group ]AL3 AL3 Alarm Parameters
Parameter Description Range Default Note
oFF Not active
44 OAL3 Output where alarm AL3 is addressed oFF
Out1/Out2 Out3/Out4
45 PrA1 AL3 Alarm PV reference Pr1/Pr2/P1-2/P1-L Pr1
LoAb Absolute Low
HiAb Absolute High
LHAb Absolute Band
46 AL3t AL3 Alarm type LoAb
LodE Deviation Low
HidE Deviation High
LHdE Deviation Band
0 ÷ 31
+1 Not active at power ON
+2 Delayed alarm
47 Ab1 AL3 Alarm functioning 0
+4 Latched alarm
+8 Acknowledgeable
+16 Not active at Set Point change (relative alarms)
48 AL3 AL3 Alarm threshold AL3L÷ AL3H 0
Low threshold band alarm AL3 or Minimum
49 AL3L -1999 ÷ AL3H -1999
set alarm AL3 for high or low alarm
High threshold band alarm AL3 or Maximum
50 AL3H AL3L ÷ 9999 9999
set alarm AL3 for high or low alarm
oFF Not active
51 HAL3 AL3 Alarm histeresys 1
1 ÷ 9999
oFF Not active
52 AL3d AL3 Alarm activation delay OFF
1 ÷ 9999 s
53 AL3i Alarm AL3 activation in case of probe error no/yES no

Group ]lba Loop Break Alarm Parameters

Parameter Description Range Default Note
oFF Not active
54 OLbA Output where LbA alarm is addressed OFF
Out1/Out2 /Out3/Out4
oFF Not active
55 LbAt Time necessary to activate alarm LbA OFF
0 ÷ 9999 s

Group ]reg Control Parameters

Parameter Description Range Default Note
Pid PID
on.FA Asymmetrical ON/OFF
56 Cont Control type Pid
on.FS Symmetrical ON/OFF
nr Neutral zone ON/OFF
HEAt Heating
57 Func Functioning mode output 1.rEG HEAt
CooL Cooling
58 PrrG Control process measurement reference Pr1/Pr2/P1-2/P1-L Pr1
Hysteresis of ON/OFF control (or end Soft
59 HSEt 0 ÷ 9999 1
Start cycle threshold)
oFF Not active
60 CPdt Compressor Protection time for 2.rEG 0
0 ÷ 9999 s
oFF Not active
Auto-tuning enable: 1 Start at each power ON
61 Auto 1, 2, 3, 4 For Fast Auto-tuning 2 Start at first power ON 0
-1, -2, -3, -4 For Oscillatory Auto-tuning 3 Start manually
4 Start after a Soft Start or a Set Point change
62 SELF Self-tuning enable no/yES no
63 Pb Proportional band 0 ÷ 9999 50
oFF Not active
64 Int Integral time 200
0 ÷ 9999 s
oFF Not active
65 dEr Derivative time 50
0 ÷ 9999 s
66 FuOc Fuzzy overshoot control 0.00 ÷ 2.00 0.5
67 tcr1 Cycle time of output 1.rEg 0.1 ÷ 130.0 s 20.0

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 Parameter Description Range Default Note
68 Prat Power ratio 2.rEg/1.rEg 0.01 ÷ 99.99 1.00
69 tcr2 Cycle time of 2.rEg 0.1 ÷ 130.0 s 10.0
70 rS Manual reset -100.0 ÷ 100.0% 0.0
inF Ramp not active
71 SLor Gradient of first ramp InF
0.00 ÷ 99.99 units/min
inF Time not active
72 dur.t Duration time between 2 ramp InF
0.00 ÷ 99.59 h.min
inF Ramp not active
73 SLoF Gradient of second ramp InF
0.00 ÷ 99.99 units/min
74 St.P Soft-Start power -100 ÷ 100% 0
oFF Not active
75 SSt Soft-Start time 0.1÷7.59 h.min OFF
InF endless

Group ]PAn User interface Parameters

Parameter Description Range Default Note
noF No function
tune Autotune/Selftune start
oPLo Manual operation (open loop)
76 USrb Funtion recalled by the key Aac Reset Alarm memory noF
ASi Alarms Acknowledge
CHSP Active Set Point selection
oFF Control in OFF mode
Pr1 Pr1 Value
Pr2 Pr2 Value
P1-2 Pr1-Pr2 Value
Pou Control Power
77 diSP Displayed Variable SP.F Active Set Point Value P1-2
SP.o Operative Set Point value
AL1 AL1 threshold
AL2 AL2 threshold
AL3 AL3 threshold
OFF
78 AdE Shift value for the shift index functioning 2
0 ÷ 9999
SE Set Points changeable, Alarms not changeable
Fast programming Active Set Points and AE Alarms changeable, Set Points not changeable
79 Edit SAE
Alarms SAE Alarms and Set Points changeable
SAnE Alarms and Set Points not changeable
oFF Not active
80 PASS Password to access ConF menu OFF
0 ÷ 9999

Group ]sEr Serial Communications Parameters

Parameter Description Range Default Note
Station address in case of serial communi-
81 Add 0 … 255 1
cation
82 baud Transmissions speed (Baud rate) 1200/2400/9600/19.2/38.4 9600
LoCL No (programmable only with the keyboard)
83 PACS Programmability through serial port LorE Yes (programmable with the keyboard and LorE
from serial port)

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8. Problems, Maintenance and Warranty 9. Technical data
8.1 Probe errors 9.1 Electrical characteristics
Error Reason Action Power supply: 12 VAC/VDC, 24 VAC/VDC, 100 ÷ 240 VAC
The probe Pr1 may be interrupted ± 10%;
E1-E1 or in short circuit, or may measure a Check the correct
Frequency AC: 50/60 Hz;
value outside the allowed range connection of the
probe with the in- Power consumption: about 4 VA;
The probe Pr2 may be interrupted
E2-E2 or in short circuit, or may measure a
strument and check Inputs: 2 inputs for temperature probes:
the probe works NTC (103AT-2, 10 kW @ 25°C) o
value outside the allowed range
correctly PTC (KTY 81-121, 990W @ 25°C)
---- Process measurement not available
+ 2 digital inputs for free voltage contacts;
Outputs: Up to 4 relay Outputs:
8.2 Other errors
EN 61810 EN 60730 UL 60730
Error Reason Action Out1 - SPDT - 8A -
Auto-tuning not pos- 8 (3) A 4 (4) A 10 A Res.
Press the keyin order to make 1/2HP 250 V
sible because the the error message disappear. Out2 - SPDT - 8A -
ErAt 8 (3) A 4 (4) A 10 A Res.
process value is too Once the error has been found, 1/2HP 250 V
high or too low try to repeat the auto-tuning Out3 - SPST-NO - 5A -
Check the functioning of probe 5 (1) A 2 (1) A 2 A Gen. Use
Auto-tuning not fin- 1/10HP 125/250 V
noAt and actuator and try to repeat the Out4 - SPST-NO - 5A -
ished within 12 hours 5 (1) A 2 (1) A 2 A Gen.Use
auto-tuning 1/10HP 125/250V
Check the working of probe and
Loop control interrupt-
LbA
ed (Loop break alarm)
actuator and swap the instrument Electrical life for relay outputs as for EN 60730:
to (rEG) control Out1, Out2: 100000 operations; Out3, Out4: 100000 operations;
Possible EEPROM Installation category: II;
ErEP Press the key
memory anomaly
Measurement category: I;
In error conditions, the instrument provides an output power Protection class against electric shock:
as programmed on parameter oPE and activates the desired Class II for Front panel;
alarm(s), if the relative parameters ALni have been pro- Insulation: Reinforced insulation between the low voltage
grammed as yES. section (relay outputs) and the front panel; Reinforced insula-
tion between the low voltage section (relay outputs) and the
8.3 Cleaning extra low voltage section (inputs, SSR outputs); No insulation
We recommend cleaning of the instrument with a slightly between power supply, inputs and SSR outputs; 50 V insula-
wet cloth using water and not abrasive cleaners or solvents tion between RS485 and extra low voltage section.
which may damage the instrument.
9.2 Mechanical characteristics
8.4 Warranty and Repairs Housing: Self-extinguishing plastic, UL 94 V0;
The instrument is under warranty against manufacturing Heat and fire resistance category: D;
flaws or faulty material, that are found within 18 months from Dimensions: 78 x 35 mm, depth 75.5 mm;
delivery date.
Weight: about 150 g;
The warranty is limited to repairs or to the replacement of the
Mounting: Incorporated flush in panel (thickness max. 2.5
instrument. The eventual opening of the housing, the viola-
mm) in a 71 x 29 mm hole;
tion of the instrument or the improper use and installation of
the product will bring about the immediate withdrawal of the Connections: fixed or removable screw terminal block for
warranty effects. 0.2 ÷ 2.5 mm2/AWG 24 ÷ 14 cables;
In the event of a faulty instrument, either within the period Protection degree: IP65 (NEMA 3S) mounted with optional
of warranty, or further to its expiry, please contact our sales gasket and screw bracket;
department to obtain authorisation for sending the instru- Pollution degree: 2;
ment to our company. The faulty product must be shipped Operating temperature: 0 ÷ 50°C;
to Ascon Tecnologic with a detailed description of the faults Operating humidity: < 95 RH% with no condensation;
found, without any fees or charge for Ascon Tecnologic, Storage temperature: -25 ÷ +60°C.
except in the event of different agreements.

8.5 Disposal

The appliance (or the product) must be disposed

of separately in compliance with the local standards
in force on waste disposal.

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9.3 Functional Features 10. How to order
Control: ON/OFF, Neutral zone, single and double action PID;
Model
Measurement range: K31D = Instrument with mechanical keys
Probe type dP = 0 dP = 1 a: Power supply
-55... 150°C -55.0... 150.0°C H = 100... 240 VAC
PTC (KTY81-121) SEnS = Ptc L = 24 VAC/DC
-67... 302°F -67.0...302.0°F
F = 12 VAC/DC
-50... 110°C -50.0... 110.0°C
NTC (103-AT2) SEnS = ntc
-58... 230°F -58.0 ... 230.0°F b: Inputs
2 = For Thermistors (PTC, NTC)
Display resolution: According to the probe used 1°/0.1°; c: Output 1 (Out1)
Overall accuracy: ±(0.5% fs + 1 digit); R = Relay SPDT 8A (resistive load)
O = Vdc for SSR
Sampling rate: 130 ms;
Serial Interface: Isolated RS485; d: Output 2 (Out2)
R = Relay SPDT 8A (resistive load)
Communications protocol: MODBUS RTU (JBUS); O = Vdc for SSR
Baud rate: Between 1200 ÷ 38400 baud; - = Not present
Display: 4 Digit Red h 12 mm; e: Output 3 (Out3)
Cooliance: ECC directive EMC 2004/108/CE (EN 61326), R = Relay SPST-NO 5A (resistive load)
ECC directive LV 2006/95/CE (EN 61010-1). O = Vdc for SSR
- = Not present

f: Output 4 (Out4)
R = Relay SPST-NO 5A (resistive load)
O = Vdc for SSR
- = Not present

g: Communications Interface
S = RS 485 Serial interface
- = Not present

h: Connector Terminals
- = Screw terminals (standard)
E = Removable socket with screw
terminals
K31D a b c - e - - h i j k ll mm

i, j, k: RESERVED CODES;
ll, mm: SPECIAL CODES.

Note: To order the gasket and the screw installation bracket

necessary to obtain the IP65 protection degree, con-
tact our sales offices.

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