Ascon tecnologic KM1E Installation and operation manual

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KM1E
WINE CONTROLLER
Engineering Manual
Code : ISTR-KM1E- Vr. 2.0 (ENG)
Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l.
Viale Indipendenza 56, 27029 Vigevano (PV) - ITALY
Tel.: [phone]/FAX: [phone]
www.ascontecnologic.com
e-mail: [email protected]
1 OUTLINE DIMENSIONS (mm)
1.1 Dimensions
48
48
48
PV
AT
1411
40 14.5
18
8
Removable
terminals
Instrument with non removable terminals
1.2 Panel cutout
65 mm min.
45
+0.6
mm
45
+0.6
mm
65 mm min.
1.3 Mounting requirements
This instrument is intended for permanent installation, for
indoor use only, in an electrical panel which encloses the
rear housing, exposed terminals and wiring on the back.
Select a mounting location having the following characteristics:
1. It should be easily accessible;
2. There is minimum vibrations and no impact;
3. There are no corrosive gases;
4. There are no water or other fluids (i.e. condensation);
5. The ambient temperature is in accordance with the
operative temperature (0... 50°C);
6. The relative humidity is in accordance with the instrument
specifications (20... 85%);
The instrument can be mounted on panel with a maximum
thickness of 15 mm.
When the maximum front protection (IP65) is desired, the
optional gasket must be mounted.
2 CONNECTIONS
2.1 Connection diagram
D -
D +
+ + +
+
+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Out1
Out3
Out2
C
NO
+
-
C
NO
+
-
C
NO +
-
DI1
Out4
DI2
Power
supply
RS485
12 VDC/20 mA max.
Relay Out 1: 4 (4) A/250 VAC
Relay Out 2, 3: 2 (1) A/250 VAC
SSR Out 1, 2 , 3: 10 VDC/15 mA
SSR Out4: 12 VDC/20 mA
Passive TX, 2 wires, 4... 20 mA
Pt1000
Pt100
TC
4... 20 mA (active)
0/12... 60 mV, 0/1... 5V, 0/2... 10V
-
2.2 General notes about wiring
1. Do not run input wires together with power cables.
2. External components (like zener barriers, etc.) connected
between sensor and input terminals may cause errors in
measurement due to excessive and/or not balanced line
resistance or possible leakage currents.
3. When a shielded cable is used, it should be connected at
one point only.
4. Pay attention to the line resistance; a high line resistance
may cause measurement errors.

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2.3 Inputs
2.3.1 Thermocouple Input
1
2
+
_
External resistance: 100Ωmax., maximum error 25 mV.
Cold junction: automatic compensation between 0... 50°C.
Cold junction accuracy: 0.1°C/°C after a warm-up of
20 minutes.
Input impedance: > 1 MΩ.
Calibration: According to EN 60584-1.
Note: For TC wiring use proper compensating cable
preferable shielded.
2.3.2 Infrared Sensor Input
Exergen
1
2
+
_
External resistance: not relevant.
Cold junction: automatic compensation between 0... 50°C.
Cold junction accuracy: 0.1°C/°C.
Input impedance: > 1 MΩ.
2.3.3 RTD Pt 100 Input
3
RTD
1
2
Input circuit: Current injection (150 µA).
Line resistance: Automatic compensation up to 20Ω/wire
with maximum error ±0.1% of the input span.
Calibration: According to EN 60751/A2.
Note: The resistance of the 3 wires must be the same.
2.3.4 RTD Pt 1000, NTC and PTC Input
2
3
Pt1000
Line resistance: Not compensated.
Pt 1000 input circuit: Current injection (15 µA).
Pt 1000 calibration: According to EN 60751/A2.
2.3.5 V and mV Input
mV
V+
_
+
_
1
2
Input impedance: > 1 MΩfor mV Input
500 kΩfor Volt Input.
2.3.6 mA Input
0/4... 20 mA input wiring for passive transmitter
using the auxiliary pws
+
_
4...20 mA
Passive
transmitter
4
1
Input impedance: < 53Ω.
Internal auxiliary PWS: 12 VDC (±10%), 20 mA max..
0/4... 20 mA input wiring for passive transmitter
using an external pws
+
_
+
_
1
2
0/4...20 mA
Passive
transmitter
_
External
PWS
+
0/4... 20 mA input wiring for active transmitter
0/4...20 mA
Active
transmitter +
_
+
_
1
2
2.3.7 Logic Inputs
Safety notes:
–Do not run logic input wiring together with power cables;
–The instrument needs 150 ms to recognize a contact
status variation;
–Logic inputs are NOT isolated by the measuring input.
A double or reinforced isolation between logic inputs and
power line must be assured by the external elements.
Logic input driven by dry contact
Digital
Input 1
Digital
Input 2
4
15
16
Maximum contact resistance: 100Ω.
Contact rating: DI1 = 10 V, 6 mA;
DI2 = 12 V, 30 mA.
Logic inputs driven by 24 VDC
+
-
+
-
Digital
Input 1
Digital
Input 2
4
15
16
Logic status 1: 6... 24 VDC;
Logic status 0: 0... 3 VDC.

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2.4 Outputs
Safety notes:
–To avoid electrical shocks, connect power line at last.
–For supply connections use No. 16 AWG or larger wires
rated for at least 75°C.
–Use copper conductors only.
–SSR outputs are not isolated. A reinforced isolation must
be assured by the external solid state relays.
–For SSR, mA and V outputs if the line length is longer than
30 m use a shielded wire.
WARNING! Before connecting the output actuators,
we recommend to configure the parameters to
suit your application (e.g.: input type, Control
strategy, alarms, etc.).
2.4.1 Output 1 (OP1)
Relay Output
C
NO
7
8
Contact rating: •4A/250Vcosj=1
 •2A/250Vcosj=0.4
Operation: 1 x 105
SSR Output
SSR
+
-
7
8
Logic level 0: Vout < 0.5 VDC;
Logic level 1: 12 V ±20%, 15 mA max..
2.4.2 Output 2 (OP2)
Relay Output
C
NO
13
14
Contact rating: •2A/250Vcosj= 1;
 •1A/250Vcosj= 0.4.
Operation: 1 x 105.
SSR Output
SSR
-
+
13
14
Logic level 0: Vout < 0.5 VDC;
Logic level 1: 12 V ±20%, 15 mA max..
2.4.3 Output 3 (OP3)
Relay Output
C
NO
11
12
Contact rating: •2A/250Vcosj= 1;
 •1A/250Vcosj= 0.4.
Operation: 1 x 105.
SSR Output
SSR
-
+
11
12
Logic level 0: Vout < 0.5 VDC;
Logic level 1: 12 V ±20%, 15 mA max..
2.4.4 Output 4 (OP4)
SSR Output
SSR
+
-
4
Out4 4
16
Logic level 0: Vout < 0.5 VDC;
Logic level 1: 12 V ±20%, 20 mA max..
Note: Overload protected.
2.5 Serial Interface
D +
D -
D +
D -
D +
D -
D +
D -
RS-485
5
6
Interface type: Isolated (50 V) RS-485;
Voltage levels: According to EIA standard;
Protocol type: MODBUS RTU;
Byte format: 8 bit with no parity;
Stop bit: 1 (one);
Baud rate: Programmable between 1200... 38400 baud;
Address: Programmable between 1... 255.
Notes: 1. RS-485 interface allows to connect up to 30
devices with one remote master unit.
2. The cable length must not exceed 1.5 km at
9600 baud.

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2.6 Power Supply
Power Supply
9
10
Neutral
Line
Supply Voltage: •24VAC/DC(±10%);
 •100...240VAC(-15...+10%).
Notes: 1. Before connecting the instrument to the power
line, make sure that line voltage is equal to the
voltage shown on the identification label;
2. The polarity of the power supply has no importance;
3. The power supply input is NOT fuse protected.
Please, provide a T type 1A, 250 V fuse externally.
4. When the instrument is powered by the A01 key,
the outputs are NOT supplied and the instrument
can show the “ouLd” (Out 4 Overload) indication.
3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Technical specification
Case: Plastic, self-extinguishing degree: V-0 according to UL 94;
Front protection: IP65 (when the optional panel gasket is
mounted) for indoor locations according to EN 60070-1;
Terminals protection: IP20 according to EN 60070-1;
Installation: Panel mounting;
Terminal block:
16 M3 screw terminals for cables of
0.25... 2.5 mm2(AWG22... AWG14) with connection diagram;
Dimensions: 48 x 48, depth 75.5 mm, (1.77 x 1.77 x 2.97 in.)
Panel cutout: 45(+0.6) x 45(+0.6) mm [1.78(+0.023) x 1.78(+0.023) in.]
Weight: 180 g max..
Power supply: • 24 VAC/DC (±10% of the nominal value);
• 100... 240 VAC (-15... +10% of the
nominal value);
Power consumption: 5 VA max.;
Insulation voltage: 2300 V rms according to EN 61010-1;
Display updating time: 500 ms;
Sampling time: 130 ms;
Resolution: 30000 counts;
Total Accuracy: ±0.5% F.S.V. ±1 digit @ 25°C of room
temperature;
Electromagnetic compatibility and safety requirements
Compliance: directive EMC 2004/108/CE (EN 61326-1),
directive LV 2006/95/CE (EN 61010-1);
Installation category: II;
Pollution category: 2;
Temperature drift: It is part of the global accuracy;
Operating temperature: 0... 50°C (32... 122°F);
Storage temperature: -30... +70°C (-22... +158°F);
Humidity: 20... 85% RH, not condensing.
4 ORDER CODES
Power supply
H= 100... 240 VAC
L= 24 VAC/DC
Analoue input + Digital Input DI1 (standard)
C= J, K, R, S, T, PT100, PT 1000 (2 wires), mA, mV, V
E= J, K, R, S, T, NTC, PTC, mA, mV, V
Output 1
R= Relay SPST 4 A (resistive load)
O= VDC for SSR
Output 3
R= Relay SPST 2 A (resistive load)
Input/Output 4
D=
Output 4 (VDC for SSR)/Pow. Supply/Dig. Input DI2
Serial Communications
-= TTL Modbus
S= RS485 Modbus + TTL Modbus
Connection type
-= Standard (screw terminals not removable)
E= Removable screw terminals
M= Removable spring terminals
N = Removable terminals (the fixed part only)
Output 2
R= Relay SPST 2 A (resistive load)
Model
KM1E -= Controllers optimized for wine cellars management

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5 CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE
5.1 Introduction
When the instrument is powered, it starts immediately to work
according to the parameters values loaded in its memory.
The instrument behaviour and its performance are governed
by the value of the stored parameters.
At the first start up the instrument will use a “default”
parameter set (factory parameter set); this set is a generic
one (e.g. a TC J input is programmed).
WARNING! Before connecting the output actuators,
we recommend to configure the parameters to
suit your application (e.g.: input type, Control
strategy, alarms, etc.).
WARNING! Do not change the [6] Unit (Engineering Unit)
value during process control as the temperature
values inserted by the user (thresholds, limits etc.)
are not automatically rescaled by the instrument.
To change these parameters you need to enter the
“Configuration mode”.
5.2 Instrument behaviour at
Power ON
At power ON the instrument can start in one of the following
mode depending on its configuration:
Auto mode without program functions.
–The upper display will show the measured value;
–The lower display will show the Set point value;
–The decimal figure of the less significant digit of the lower
display is OFF;
–The instrument is performing the standard closed loop control.
Stand by mode (St.bY).
–The upper display will show the measured value;
–The lower display will show alternately the set point value
and the message St.bY or od;
–The instrument does not perform any control (the control
outputs are OFF);
–The instrument is working as an indicator.
We define all the above described conditions as “Standard
Display”.
5.3 How to enter the
“Configuration mode”
1.1 Complete configuration procedure
The configuration parameters are collected in various
groups. Every group defines all parameters related with a
specific function (e.g.: control, alarms, output functions).
1. Push the button for more than 5 seconds. The upper
display will show PASS while the lower display will show 0.
2. Using and buttons set the programmed password.
Notes: 1. The factory default password for configuration
parameters is equal to 30.
2. During parameter modification the instrument
continue to perform the control.
In certain conditions, when a configuration change
can produce a heavy bump to the process, it is
advisable to temporarily stop the controller from
controlling during the programming procedure
(control output will be OFF).
A password equal to 2000 + the programmed
value (e.g. 2000 + 30 = 2030).
The control will restart automatically when the
configuration procedure will be manually closed.
3. Push the button
If the password is correct the display will show the acronym
of the first parameter group preceded by the symbol:
]
.
In other words the upper display shows:
]inp
(group of the Input parameters).
The instrument is in configuration mode.
5.4 How to exit the
“Configuration mode”
Push button for more than 5 seconds, the instrument will
come back to the “standard display”.
5.5 Keyboard functions during
parameter changing
A short press allows to exit from the current parameter
group and select a new parameter group.
A long press allows you to close the configuration
parameter procedure (the instrument will come back
to the “standard display”).
When the upper display is showing a group and the
lower display is blank, this key allows to enter in the
selected group.
When the upper display is showing a parameter and
the lower display is showing its value, this key allows
to store the selected value for the current parameter
and access the next parameter within the same group.
Allows to increase the value of the selected parameter.
Allows to decrease the value of the selected parameter.
+ These two keys allow to return to the previous
group. Proceed as follows:
Push the button and maintaining the pressure,
then push the button; release both the buttons.
Note: The group selection is cyclic as well as the selection
of the parameters in a group.
5.6 Factory reset - default parameters
loading procedure
Sometime, e.g. when you re-configure an instrument
previously used for other works or from other people or when
you have made too many errors during configuration and
you decided to re-configure the instrument, it is possible to
restore the factory configuration.
This action allows to put the instrument in a defined
condition (the same it was at the first power ON).
The default data are those typical values loaded in the
instrument prior to ship it from factory.
To load the factory default parameter set, proceed as follows:
1. Press the button for more than 5 seconds. The upper
display will show PASS while the lower display shows 0;
2. Using and buttons set the value -481;
3. Push button;
4. The instrument will turn OFF all LEDs for a few seconds,
then the upper display will show dFLt (default) and then

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all LEDs are turned ON for 2 seconds. At this point the
instrument restarts as for a new power ON.
The procedure is complete.
Note: The complete list of the default parameters is available
in Appendix A.
5.7 Configuring all the parameters
In the following pages we will describe all the parameters of
the instrument. However, the instrument will only show the
parameters applicable to its hardware options in accordance
with the specific instrument configuration (i.e. setting AL1t
[Alarm 1 type] to nonE [not used], all parameters related to
alarm 1 will be skipped).
Note: In this manual the parameter numbers not described
are reserved
]inP Group - Main and auxiliary input configuration
[1] SEnS - Input type
Available: Always.
Range: • When the code of the input type is equal to c
(see paragraph “How to order”).
J TC J (0... 1000°C/32... 1832°F);
crAL TC K (0... 1370°C/32... 2498°F);
S TC S (0... 1760°C/32... 3200°F);
r TC R (0... 1760°C/32... 3200°F);
t TC T (0... 400°C/32... 752°F);
ir.J Exergen IRS J (0... 1000°C/32... 1832°F);
ir.cA Exergen IRS K (0... 1370°C/32... 2498°F);
Pt1 RTD Pt 100 (-200... 850°C/-328... 1562°F);
Pt10 RTD Pt 1000 (-200... 500°C/-328... 932°F);
0.60 0... 60 mV linear
12.60 12... 60 mV linear
0.20 0... 20 mA linear
4.20 4... 20 mA linear
0.5 0... 5 V linear
1.5 1... 5 V linear
0.10 0... 10 V linear
2.10 2... 10 V linear
• When the code of the input type is equal to e
(see “How to order” paragraph).
J TC J (0... 1000°C/32... 1832°F);
crAL TC K (0... 1370°C/32... 2498°F);
S TC S (0... 1760°C/32... 3200°F);
r TC R (0... 1760°C/32... 3200°F);
t TC T (0... 400°C/32... 752°F);
ir.J Exergen IRS J (0... 1000°C/32... 1832°F);
ir.cA Exergen IRS K (0... 1370°C/32... 2498°F);
Ptc PTC (-55... 150°C/-67... 302°F);
ntc NTC (-50... 110°C/-58... 230°F);
0.60 0... 60 mV linear
12.60 12... 60 mV linear
0.20 0... 20 mA linear
4.20 4... 20 mA linear
0.5 0... 5 V linear
1.5 1... 5 V linear
0.10 0... 10 V linear
2.10 2... 10 V linear
Notes: 1. When a TC input is selected and a decimal figure
is programmed (see the next parameter) the max.
displayed value becomes 999.9°C or 999.9°F.
2. Every change of the SEnS parameter setting
will force the [2] dP = 0 and it will change all
parameters related with dP (e.g. set points,
proportional band, etc.).
[2] dP - Decimal point position
Available: Always.
Range: When [1] SenS = Linear input: 0... 3.
When [1] SenS different from linear input: 0 or 1.
Note: Every change of the dP parameter setting will produce
a change of the parameters related with it (e.g.: set
points, proportional band, etc.).
[3] SSc - Initial scale read-out for linear inputs
Available: When a linear input is selected by [1] SenS.
Range: -1999... 9999.
Notes: 1. SSc allows the scaling of the analogue input to
set the minimum displayed/measured value.
The instrument is able to display the measured
value until it reaches a value of 5% lower than SSc,
below which shows the Underrange message .
2. It is possible to set a initial scale read-out higher
than the full scale read-out in order to obtain a
reverse read-out scaling.
E.g.:
0 mA = 0 mBar and 20 mA = -1000 mBar (vacuum).
[4] FSc - Full scale read-out for linear input
Available: When a linear input is selected by [1] SenS.
Range: -1999... 9999
Notes: 1. Fsc allows the scaling of the analogue input to set
the maximum displayed/measured value.
The instrument is able to display the measured
value until it reaches a value of 5% higher than
FSc, above which shows the Overrange message .
2. It is possible to set a full scale read-out lower
than the initial scale read-out in order to obtain a
reverse read-out scaling.
E.g.:
0 mA = 0 mBar and 20 mA = -1000 mBar (vacuum).
[5] unit - Engineering unit
Available: When a temperature sensor is selected by
[1] SenS parameter.
Range: °c Centigrade;
°F Fahrenheit.
WARNING! The instrument does not rescale the temperature
values inserted by the user (thresholds, limits etc.).
[6] FiL - Digital filter on the measured value
Available: Always.
Range: oFF (No filter) or 0.1... 20.0 s.
Note: This is a first order digital filter applied on the
measured value. For this reason it will affect the
measured value but also the control action and the
alarms behaviour.
[7] inE - Selection of the Sensor Out of Range type
that will enable the safety output value
Available: Always.
Range: our When an overrange or an underrange is de-
tected, the power output will be forced to the
value of [8] oPE parameter.
or When an overrange is detected, the power output
will be forced to the value of [8] oPE parameter.
ur When an underrange is detected, the power output
will be forced to the value of [8] oPE parameter.

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[8] oPE - Safety output value
Available: Always.
Range: -100... 100 % (of the output).
Notes: 1. When the instrument is programmed with one
control action only (heat or cool), setting a value
outside of the available output range, the instrument
will use Zero.
E.g.: When heat action only has been programmed,
and oPE is equal to -50% (cooling) the instrument
will use Zero.
2. When ON/OFF control is programmed and an out
of range is detected, the instrument will perform
the safety output value using a fixed cycle time
equal to 20 seconds.
[9] io4.F - I/O4 function selection
Available: Always.
Range: on Out4 will be ever ON (used as a transmitter
power supply);
out4 Used as digital output 4;
dG2.c Digital input 2 for contact closure;
dG2.U Digital input 2 driven by 12... 24 VDC.
Notes: 1. Setting [9] io4.F = dG2.c or dG2.Uthe parameter
[11] diF2 parameter will become visible.
2. Setting [9] io4F = on the [11]diF2 parameter will
NOT be visible.
3. Setting [9] io4F to on or out4, the instrument forces
[11] diF2 parameter to nonE and if [10] diF1 has
been set to 21, also diF1 it will be forced to nonE.
[10] diF1 - Digital input 1 function
Available: Always.
Range: oFF No function;
1Alarm Reset [status];
2Alarm acknowledge (ACK) [status];
3Hold of the measured value [status];
4Stand by mode of the instrument [status].
When the contact is closed the instrument oper-
ates in stand by mode;
5Manual mode;
6... 20 RESERVED;
21 Digital input 1 will work in parallel with the
button while digital input 2 will work in parallel
with the button.
Note: When [11] diF2 is not available item 21 is not visible.
[11] diF2 - Digital input 2 function
Available: When [9] io4.F = diG2.
Range: oFF No function;
1Alarm Reset [status];
2Alarm acknowledge (ACK) [status];
3Hold of the measured value [status];
4Stand by mode of the instrument [status].
When the contact is closed the instrument oper-
ates in stand by mode;
5Manual mode;
6... 20 RESERVED;
21 Digital input 1 will work in parallel with the
button while digital input 2 will work in parallel
with the button.
Note: When [10] diF1 is equal to 21, [11] diF2 is forced to 21
and cannot perform another function.
[12] di.A - Digital Inputs Action
Available: Always.
Range: 0 DI1 Direct action, DI2 (if configured) Direct action;
1DI1 Reverse action,
DI2 (if configured) Direct action;
2DI1 Direct action,
DI2 (if configured) Reverse action;
3DI1 Reverse action,
DI2 (if configured) Reverse action.
[13... 16] Reserved Parameters
]out Group - Output parameters
[17] o1.AL - Alarms linked up with the out 1
Available: When [14] o1F = AL.
Range: 0... 63 with the following rules:
+1 Alarm 1;
+2 Alarm 2;
+4 Alarm 3;
+8 Loop break alarm;
+16 Sensor break (burn out);
+32 Overload on Out4 (short circuit on the Out4).
Example 1: Setting 3 (2+1) the output will be driven by the
alarm 1 and 2 (OR condition).
Example 2: Setting 13 (8+4+1) the output will be driven by
alarm 1 + alarm 3 + loop break alarm.
[18] o1.Ac - Out 1 action
Available: When [14] o1F is different from nonE.
Range: dir Direct action;
rEU Reverse action;
dir.r Direct action with revers LED indication;
rEU.r Reverse action with reverse LED indication.
Notes: 1. Direct action: the output repeats the status of the
driven element.
E.g.: the output is an alarm output with direct
action. When the alarm is ON, the relay will be
energized (logic output 1).
2. Reverse action: the output status is the opposite
of the status of the driven element.
E.g.
: the output is an alarm output with reverse
action. When the alarm is OFF, the relay will be
energized (logic output 1). This setting is usually
named “fail-safe” and it is generally used in
dangerous process in order to generate an alarm
when the instrument power supply goes OFF or
the internal watchdog starts.
[19... 25] Reserved Parameters
[26] o4.AL - Alarms linked up with Out 4
Available: When [25] o4F = AL.
Range: 0... 63 with the following rule.
+1 Alarm 1;
+2 Alarm 2;
+4 Alarm 3;
+8 Loop break alarm;
+16 Sensor break (burn out);
+32 Overload on Out4 (short circuit on the Out4).
For more details see [17] o1.AL parameter.

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[27] o4Ac - Out 4 action
Available: When [25] o4F is different from nonE.
Range: dir Direct action;
rEU Reverse action;
dir.r Direct action with reverse LED indication;
rEU.r Reverse action with reverse LED indication.
For more details see [18] o1.Ac parameter.
]AL1 Group - Alarm 1 parameters
[28] AL1t - Alarm 1 type
Available: Always.
Range: • When one or more outputs are programmed as
control output:
nonE Alarm not used;
LoAb Absolute low alarm;
HiAb Absolute high alarm;
LHAo Absolute band alarm with alarm indication
out of the band;
LHAi Absolute band alarm with alarm indication
inside the band;
SE.br Sensor break;
LodE Deviation low alarm (relative);
HidE Deviation high alarm (relative);
LHdo Relative band alarm with alarm indication
out of the band;
LHdi Relative band alarm with alarm indication
inside the band;
• When no output is programmed as control output;
nonE Alarm not used;
LoAb Absolute low alarm;
HiAb Absolute high alarm;
LHAo Absolute band alarm with alarm indication
out of the band;
LHAi Absolute band alarm with alarm indication
inside the band;
SE.br Sensor break.
Notes: 1. The relative and deviation alarms are “relative” to
the operative set point value.
LoAb
OUT
AL1
AL1
PV
HAL1
time
HiAb
offoffoff OUT
AL1
AL1 PV
HAL1
time
offoffoff
ON ON ON ON
LHAb
PV
AL1H HAL1
time
offoffoff
LHde
OUT
AL1
AL1L HAL1
PV
AL1H
SP
HAL1
time
OUT
AL1
-AL1L HAL1
offoffoff
ON ON ON ON
2. The (SE.br) sensor break alarm will be ON when
the display shows ---- indication.
[29] Ab1 - Alarm 1 function
Available: When [28] AL1t is different from nonE.
Range: 0... 15 with the following rule:
+1 Not active at power up;
+2 Latched alarm (manual reset);
+4 Acknowledgeable alarm;
+8 Relative alarm not active at set point change.
E.g.: Setting Ab1 equal to 5 (1+4) the alarm 1 will be “not
active at power up” and “Acknowledgeable”.
Notes: 1. The “not active at power up” selection allows to
inhibit the alarm function at instrument power up
or when the instrument detects a transfer from:
• Manual mode (oplo) to auto mode;
• Stand-by mode to auto mode.
The alarm will be automatically enabled when the
measured value reaches, for the first time, the
alarm threshold ±hysteresis (in other words, when
the initial alarm condition disappears).
PWR ON
AL1
PV
time
offoff
Ab1 = +1
Ab1 = +0
offoff
ON ON
ON
2. A “Latched alarm” (manual reset) is an alarm
that will remain active even if the conditions that
generated the alarm no longer persist. Alarm
reset can be done only by an external command
( button, digital inputs or serial link).
Alarm reset Alarm reset
AL1
PV
time
offoff
Ab1 = +2
Ab1 = +0
offoff
ON
ON
3. An “Acknowledgeable” alarm is an alarm that can
be reset even if the conditions that generated the
alarm are still present. Alarm acknowledge can be
done only by an external command ( button,
digital inputs or serial link).
Alarm ACK Alarm ACK
AL1
PV
time
offoff
Ab1 = +4
Ab1 = +0
offoffoff
ON
ON ON
A “relative alarm not active at set point change” is
an alarm that masks the alarm condition after a
set point change until process variable reaches the
alarm threshold ± hysteresis.
Sp2
Sp1
PV
time
Ab1 = +8
Ab1 = +0
ON offoff
AL1
offoffoff
AL1
ON ON ON
ON
4. The instrument does not store in EEPROM the
alarm status. For this reason, the alarm status
will be lost if a power down occurs.
[30] AL1L -For High and low alarms, it is the low
limit of the AL1 threshold
- For band alarm, it is low alarm threshold
Available: When [28] AL1t is different from nonE or
[28] AL1t is different from SE.br.
Range: From -1999 to [31] AL1H engineering units.

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[31] AL1H - For High and low alarms, it is the high
limit of the AL1 threshold
-For band alarm, it is the high alarm
threshold
Available: When [28] AL1t is different from nonE or
[28] AL1t is different from SE.br.
Range: From [30] AL1L to 9999 engineering units.
[32] AL1- Alarm 1 threshold
Available: When:
[28] AL1t = LoAb - Absolute low alarm;
[28] AL1t = HiAb - Absolute high alarm;
[28] AL1t = LodE - Deviation low alarm (relative);
[28] AL1t = LidE - Deviation high alarm (relative).
Range: From [30] AL1L to [31] AL1H engineering units.
[33] HAL1 - Alarm 1 hysteresis
Available: When [28] AL1t is different from nonE or
[28] AL1t is different from SE.br.
Range: 1... 9999 engineering units.
Notes: 1. The hysteresis value is the difference between
the Alarm threshold value and the point the Alarm
automatically resets.
2. When the alarm threshold plus or minus the
hysteresis is out of input range, the instrument will
not be able to reset the alarm.
E.g.: Input range 0... 1000 (mBar).
–Set point equal to 900 (mBar);
–Deviation low alarm equal to 50 (mBar);
–Hysteresis equal to 160 (mBar) the theoretical reset point is
900 - 50 + 160 = 1010 (mBar) but this value is out of range.
The reset can be made only by turning the instrument
OFF, removing the condition that generate the alarm and
then turn the instrument ON again.
–All band alarms use the same hysteresis value for both
thresholds;
–When the hysteresis of a band alarm is bigger than the
programmed band, the instrument will not be able to reset
the alarm.
E.g.: Input range 0... 500 (°C).
–Set point equal to 250 (°C);
–Relative band alarm;
–Low threshold equal to 10 (°C);
–High threshold equal to 10 (°C);
–Hysteresis equal to 25 (°C).
[34] AL1d - Alarm 1 delay
Available: When [28] AL1t is different from nonE.
Range: From oFF (0) to 9999 seconds.
Note: The alarm goes ON only when the alarm condition
persists for a time longer than [34] AL1d time but the
reset is immediate.
[35] AL1o -Alarm 1 enabling during Stand-by mode
and out of range indications
Available: When [28] AL1t is different from nonE.
Range: 0 Never;
1During stand by;
2During overrange and underrange;
3 During overrange, underrange and stand-by.
]AL2 Group - Alarm 2 parameters
[36] AL2t - Alarm 2 type
Available: Aways
Range: • When one or more outputs are programmed as
control output:
nonE Alarm not used;
LoAb Absolute low alarm;
HiAb Absolute high alarm;
LHAo Absolute band alarm with alarm indication
out of the band;
LHAi Absolute band alarm with alarm indication
inside the band;
SE.br Sensor break;
LodE Deviation low alarm (relative);
HidE Deviation high alarm (relative) ;
LHdo Relative band alarm with alarm indication
out of the band;
LHdi Relative band alarm with alarm indication
inside the band.
• When no output is programmed as control output:
nonE Alarm not used;
LoAb Absolute low alarm;
HiAb Absolute high alarm;
LHAo Absolute band alarm with alarm indication
out of the band;
LHAi Absolute band alarm with alarm indication
inside the band;
SE.br Sensor break.
Note: The relative alarm are “relative” to the current set point
(this may be different from the Target set point if you
are using the ramp to set point function).
[37] Ab2 - Alarm 2 function
Available: When [36] AL2t is different from nonE.
Range: 0... 15 with the following rule:
+1 Not active at power up;
+2 Latched alarm (manual reset);
+4 Acknowledgeable alarm;
+8 Relative alarm not active at set point change.
Example: Setting Ad2 equal to 5 (1+4) the alarm 2 will be
“not active at power up” and “Acknowledgeable”.
Note: For other details see [28] Ab1 parameter.
[38] AL2L -For High and low alarms, it is the low
limit of the AL2 threshold
- For band alarm, it is low alarm threshold
Available: When [36] AL2t is different from nonE or
[36] AL2t is different from SE.br.
Range: -1999 to [39] AL2H engineering units.
[39] AL2H - For High and low alarms, it is the high
limit of the AL2 threshold
- For band alarm, it is high alarm threshold
Available: When [36] AL2t is different from nonE or
[36] AL2t is different from SE.br.
Range: From [38] AL2L to 9999 engineering units.
[40] AL2 - Alarm 2 threshold
Available: When:
[36] AL2t = LoAb Absolute low alarm;
[36] AL2t = HiAb Absolute high alarm;
[36] AL2t = LodE Deviation low alarm (relative);
[36] AL2t = LidE Deviation high alarm (relative).
Range: From [38] AL2L to [39] AL2H engineering units.

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[41] HAL2 - Alarm 2 hysteresis
Available: When [36] AL2t is different to nonE or [36] AL2t
is different from SE.br.
Range: 1... 9999 engineering units.
Note: For other details see [33] HAL1 parameter.
[42] AL2d - Alarm 2 delay
Available: When [36] AL2t different from nonE.
Range: From oFF (0) to 9999 seconds.
Note: The alarm goes ON only when the alarm condition
persist for a time longer than [42] AL2d time but the
reset is immediate.
[43] AL2o - Alarm 2 enabling during Stand-by mode
and out of range indications
Available: When [36] AL2t different from nonE.
Range: 0 Never;
1During stand by;
2During overrange and underrange;
3 During overrange, underrange and stand-by.
]AL3 Group - Alarm 3 parameters
[44] AL3t - Alarm 3 type
Available: Always.
Range: • When one or more outputs are programmed as
control output:
nonE Alarm not used;
LoAb Absolute low alarm;
HiAb Absolute high alarm;
LHAo Absolute band alarm with alarm indication
out of the band;
LHAi Absolute band alarm with alarm indication
inside the band;
SE.br Sensor break;
LodE Deviation low alarm (relative);
HidE Deviation high alarm (relative) ;
LHdo Relative band alarm with alarm indication
out of the band;
LHdi Relative band alarm with alarm indication
inside the band.
• When no output is programmed as control output:
nonE Alarm not used;
LoAb Absolute low alarm;
HiAb Absolute high alarm;
LHAo Absolute band alarm with alarm indication
out of the band;
LHAi Absolute band alarm with alarm indication
inside the band;
SE.br Sensor break.
Note: The relative alarm are “relative” to the current set point
(this may be different to the Target set point if you are
using the ramp to set point function).
[45] Ab3 - Alarm 3 function
Available: When [43] AL3t is different from nonE.
Range: 0... 15 with the following rule:
+1 Not active at power up;
+2 Latched alarm (manual reset);
+4 Acknowledgeable alarm;
+8 Relative alarm not active at set point change.
Example: Setting Ad3 equal to 5 (1+4) the alarm 3 will be
“Not active at power up” and “Acknowledgeable”.
Note: For other details see [29] Ab1 parameter.
[46] AL3L -For High and low alarms, it is the low
limit of the AL3 threshold
- For band alarm, it is low alarm threshold
Available: When [44] AL3t is different from nonE or
[44] AL3t is different from SE.br.
Range: -1999 to [47] AL3H engineering units.
[47] AL3H - For High and low alarms, it is the high
limit of the AL3 threshold
- For band alarm, it is high alarm threshold
Available: When [44] AL3t is different from nonE or
[44] AL3t is different from SE.br.
Range: From [46] AL3L to 9999 engineering units.
[48] AL3 - Alarm 3 threshold
Available: When:
• [44] AL3t = LoAb Absolute low alarm;
• [44] AL3t = HiAb Absolute high alarm;
• [44] AL3t = LodE Deviation low alarm (relative);
• [44] AL3t = LidE Deviation high alarm (relative).
Range: From [46] AL3L to [47] AL3H engineering units.
[49] HAL3 - Alarm 3 hysteresis
Available: When [44] AL3t is different from nonE or
[44] AL3t is different from SE.br.
Range: 1... 9999 engineering units.
Note: For other details see [33] HAL1 parameter.
[50] AL3d - Alarm 3 delay
Available: When [44] AL3t different from nonE.
Range: From oFF (0) to 9999 seconds.
Note: The alarm goes ON only when the alarm condition
persist for a time longer than [50] AL3d time but the
reset is immediate.
[51] AL3o -Alarm 3 enabling during Stand-by mode
and out of range indications
Available: When [44] AL3t is different from nonE or
[44] AL3t is different from SE.br.
Range: 0 Never;
1During stand by;
2During overrange and underrange;
3During overrange, underrange and stand-by.
]LbA group - Loop break alarm
General note about LBA alarm
The LBA operate as follows: applying the 100% of the power
output to a process, the process variable, after a time due to the
process inertia, begins to change in a known direction (increases
for an heating action or decreases for a cooling action).
E.g.: If I apply 100% of the power output to a furnace, the
temperature must go up unless one of the component in the
loop is faulty (heater, sensor, power supply, fuse, etc...)
The same philosophy can be applied to the minimum power.
In our example, when I turn OFF the power to a furnace, the
temperature must go down, if not the SSR is in short circuit,
the valve is jammed, etc..
LBA function is automatically enabled when the PID requires
the maximum or the minimum power.
When the process response is slower than the programmed
limit the instrument generates an alarm.
Notes: 1. When the instrument is in manual mode, the LBA
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2. When LBA alarm is ON the instrument continues
to perform the standard control. If the process
response comes back into the programmed limit,
the instrument automatically resets the LBA alarm.
3. This function is available only when the programmed
control algorithm is equal to PID (Cont = PID).
[52] LbAt - LBA time
Available: When [56] Cont = PID.
Range: • oFF = LBA not used;
• 1... 9999 seconds.
[53] LbSt -Delta measure used by LBA during Soft
start
Available: When [52] LbAt is different from oFF.
Range: • oFF = loop break alarm is inhibit during soft start;
• 1... 9999 engineering units.
[54] LbAS - Delta measure used by loop break
alarm (loop break alarm step)
Available: When [52] LbAt is different from oFF.
Range: 1... 9999 engineering units.
[55] LbcA - Condition for LBA enabling
Available: When [52] LbAt is different from oFF.
Range: uP Enabled when the PID requires the maxi-
mum power only;
dn Enabled when the PID requires the minimum
power only;
both Enabled in both condition (when the PID re-
quires the maximum or the minimum power).
LBA application example:
LbAt (LBA time) = 120 seconds (2 minutes);
LbAS (delta LBA) = 5°C.
The machine has been designed in order to reach 200°C in
20 minutes (20°C/min).
When the PID demands 100% power, the instrument starts
the time count.
During time count if the measured value increases more
than 5°C, the instrument restarts the time count. Otherwise
if the measured value does not reach the programmed delta
(5°C in 2 minutes) the instrument will generate the alarm.
[56] Reserved Parameter
]rEG group - Control parameters
[57] Auto - Auto tune selection
Ascon Tecnologic has developed three auto-tune algorithms:
–Oscillating auto-tune;
–Fast auto-tune;
–EvoTune.
1. The oscillating auto-tune is the usual auto-tune and:
• It is more accurate;
• Can start even if PV is close to the set point;
• Can be used even if the set point is close to the
ambient temperature.
2. The fast type is suitable when:
• The process is very slow and you want to be opera-
tive in a short time;
• When an overshoot is not acceptable;
• In multi-loop machinery where the fast method reduces
the calculation error due to the effect of the other loops.
3. The EvoTune type is suitable when:
• You have no information about your process;
• You can not be sure about the end user skills;
• You desire an auto tune calculation independently
from the starting conditions (e.g. set point change
during tune execution, etc).
Note: Fast auto-tune can start only when the measured
value (PV) is lower than (SP + 1/2SP).
Available: When [123] AdE = 0 (PID).
Range: -4... 8 where:
-4 Oscillating auto-tune with automatic restart at
all set point change;
-3 Oscillating auto-tune with manual start;
-2 Oscillating auto-tune with automatic start at the
first power up only;
-1 Oscillating auto-tune with automatic restart at
every power up;
0Not used;
1Fast auto tuning with automatic restart at every
power up;
2Fast auto-tune with automatic start at the first
power up only;
3FAST auto-tune with manual start;
4FAST auto-tune with automatic restart at all set
point change.
5
EvoTune with automatic restart at every power up;
6EvoTune with automatic start at the first power
up only;
7EvoTune with manual start;
8EvoTune with automatic restart at all set point
change.
Note: All auto-tunes are inhibited during program execution.
[58] tunE - Manual start of the auto-tune
Available: When [123] AdE = 0 (PID).
Range: oFF The instrument is not performing the auto-tune;
on The instrument is performing the auto-tune.
[59] Reserved Parameter
[60] HSEt - Hysteresis of the ON/OFF control
Available: When [123] AdE is different from 0 (PID).
Range: 0... 9999 engineering units.
[61] Reserved Parameter
[62] Pb - Proportional band
Available: When [123] AdE = 0 (PID).
Range: 1... 9999 engineering units.
Note: Auto-tune functions calculate this value.
[63] ti - Integral time
Available: When [123] AdE = 0 (PID).
Range: OFF Integral action excluded;
1... 9999 seconds;
inF Integral action excluded.
Note: Auto-tune functions calculate this value.
[64] td - Derivative time
Available: When [123] AdE = 0 (PID).
Range: oFF Derivative action excluded;
1... 9999 seconds.
Note: Auto-tune functions calculate this value.

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[65] Fuoc - Fuzzy overshoot control
This parameter reduces the overshoot usually present at
instrument start up or after a set point change and it will be
active only in this two cases.
Setting a value between 0.00 and 1.00 it is possible to slow
down the instrument action during set point approach.
Setting Fuoc = 1 this function is disabled.
PV
SP
time
21
3
Available: When [123] AdE = 0 (PID).
Range: 0... 2.00.
Note: Fast auto-tune calculates the Fuoc parameter while
the oscillating one sets it equal to 0.5.
[66] tcH - Cycle time of the heating output
Available: When [123] AdE = 0 (PID).
Range: 0.2... 130.0 seconds.
[67] rcG -Power ratio between heating and
cooling action (relative cooling gain)
The instrument uses the same PID parameter set for heat
and for cool action but the efficiency of the two actions are
usually different.
This parameter allows to define the ratio between the efficiency
of the heating system and the efficiency of the cooling one.
An example will help us to explain you the philosophy.
Consider one loop of a plastic extruder. The working
temperature is equal to 250°C.
When you want to increase the temperature from 250
to 270°C (DT = 20°C) using 100% of the heating power
(resistor), you will need 60 seconds.
On the contrary, when you want to decrease the temperature
from 250 to 230°C (DT = 20°C) using 100% of the cooling
power (fan), you will need 20 seconds only.
In our example the ratio is equal to 60/20 = 3 ([67] rcG = 3)
and it say that the efficiency of the cooling system is 3 time
more efficient of the heating one.
Available: When [123] AdE = 0 (PID).
Range: 0.01... 99.99
Note: Auto-tune functions calculate this value.
[68] tcc - Cycle time of the cooling output
Available: When [123] AdE = 0 (PID).
Range: 0.2... 130.0 seconds.
[69] rS - Manual reset (integral pre-load)
It allows to drastically reduce the undershoot due to a
hot restart. When your process is steady, the instrument
operates with a steady power output (e.g.: 30%).
If a short power down occurs, the process restarts with a
process variable close to the set point while the instrument
starts with an integral action equal to zero.
Setting a manual reset equal to the average power output
(in our example 30%) the instrument will start with a power
output equal to the value it will use at steady state (instead
of zero) and the undershoot will become very little (in theory
equal to zero).
Available: When [123] AdE = 0 (PID).
Range: -100.0... +100.0%.
[70... 71] Reserved Parameters
[72] od - Delay at power up
Available: Alwais
Range: • oFF: Function not used;
• 0.01... 99.59 hh.mm.
Notes: 1. This parameter defines the time during which
(after a power up) the instrument remains in stand
by mode before to start all other function (control,
alarms, program, etc.).
2. When a program with automatic start at power up
and od function are programmed, the instrument
performs od function before to start the program
execution.
3. When an auto-tune with automatic start at power
up and od function are programmed, the auto-tune
will start at the end of od delay.
General notes about soft start function.
The soft start function allows to limit the power output for
a programmable time ([74] SSt) or up to a programmed
threshold value ([75] SS.tH) (the first of the two).
When soft start function is running the lower display will
show the message “SSt” alternately to the value selected by
[122] “dISP” parameter.
[73] St.P -Maximum power output used during
soft start
Available: Alwais.
Range: -100... +100%.
Notes: 1. When St.P parameter have a positive value, the
limit will be applied to the heating output(s) only.
2. When St.P parameter have a negative value, the
limit will be applied to the cooling output(s) only.
3. When a program with automatic start at power
up and soft start function are programmed,
the instrument performs the soft start and the
program function at the same time.
4. The auto-tune function will be performed after soft
start function.
5. The Soft start function is available also when
ON/OFF control is used. In ON condition the
instrument will partialize the output using the
programmed cycle time ([66] tc.H or [68] tc.c).
[74] SSt - Soft start time
Available: Alwais.
Range: oFF Function not used;
0.01... 7.59 hh.mm;
inF Soft start always active (no “SSt” indication).
[75] SS.tH - Threshold for soft start disabling
Available: Alwais.
Range: -1999... 9999 engineering units.
Notes: 1. When the power limiter has a positive value (the
limit is applied to the heating action) the soft start
function will be aborted when the measured value
is greater or equal to SS.tH parameter.
2. When the power limiter has a negative value (the
limit is applied to the cooling action) the soft start
function will be aborted when the measured value
is lower or equal to SS.tH parameter.

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]SP Group - Set point parameters
[76] nSP - Number of used set points
Available: Alwais
Range: 1or 2.
Note: When you change the value of this parameter, the
instrument verifies that all used set point are within the
limits programmed by [77] SPLL and [78] SPHL. If an
SP is out of this range, the instrument forces it to the
maximum acceptable value.
Setting [76] nSP = 1 the instrument will use the SP for
all control type (Heat, cool and Heat/cool).
Setting [76] nSP = 2, the instrument will use SP for
Heat and Heat/cool control and SP2 for Cool control.
[77] SPLL - Minimum set point value
Available: Alwais.
Range: From -1999 to [78] SPHL engineering units
Notes: 1. When you change the [77] SPLL value, the inst.
rum ent checks all local set points (SP and SP2
parameters) and all set points of the program ([97]
Pr.S1, [102] . If an SP is out of this range, the instru-
ment forces it to the maximum acceptable value
2. A [77] SPLL change produces the following actions:
• When [84] SP.rt = SP the remote set point will
be forced to be equal to the active set point.
• When [84] SP.rt = trim the remote set point
will be forced to zero.
• When [84] SP.rt = PErc the remote set point
will be forced to zero.
[78] SPHL - Maximum set point value
Available: Alwais
Range: From [78] SPLL to 9999 engineering units.
Note: For other details see [78] SPLL parameter.
[79] SP - Set Point 1
Available: Alwais.
Range: From [77] SPLL to [78] SPHL engineering units.
[80] SP 2 - Set Point 2
Available: When [76] nSP = 2.
Range: From [77] SPLL to [78] SPHL engineering units.
[81... 83] Reserved Parameters
[84] SP.rt - Remote set point type
These instruments will communicate with each other, using
RS 485 serial interface without a PC. An instrument can be
set as a Master while the other are (as usual) Slave units. The
Master unit can send his operative set point to the slave units.
In this way, for example, it is possible to change
simultaneously the set point of 20 instruments by changing
the set point of the master unit (e.g. hot runner application).
[84] SP.rt parameter defines how the slaves units will use the
value coming from serial link.
[133] tr.SP [selection of the value to be retransmitted (Master)]
parameter allows to define the value sent by master unit.
Available: Alwais.
Range: rSP The value coming from serial link is used as
remote set point (RSP).
trin The value coming from serial link will be
algebraically added to the local set point
selected by A.SP and the sum becomes the
operative set point.
PErc The value coming from serial will be scaled
on the input range and this value will be
used as remote set point.
Note: A [84] SPrt change produces the following actions:
• When [84] SP.rt = rSP - the remote set point will
be forced to be equal to the active set point;
• When [84] SP.rt = trin - the remote set point
will be forced to zero;
• When [84] SP.rt = PErc - the remote set
point will be forced to zero.
Example: A 6 zone reflow-oven for PCB. The master unit
sends its set point value to 5 other zones (slave controllers).
The Slave zones use it as a set point trim.
The first zone is the master zone and it uses a set point
equal to 210°C.
The second zone has a local set point equal to -45°C.
The third zone has a local set point equal to -45 (°C).
The fourth zone has a local set point equal to -30.
The fifth zone has a local set point equal to +40.
The sixth zone has a local set point equal to +50.
In this way, the thermal profile will be the following:
–Master SP = 210°C;
–Second zone SP = 210 -45 = 165°C;
–Third zone SP = 210 -45 = 165°C;
–Fourth zone SP = 210 - 30 = 180°C;
–Fifth zone SP = 210 + 40 = 250°C;
–Sixth zone SP = 210 + 50 = 260°C.
Changing the SP of the master unit, all the other slave units
will immediately change their operative set point.
[85] SPLr - Local/remote set point selection
Available: Alwais.
Range: Loc Local set point selected by [83] A.SP;
rEn Remote set point (coming from serial link).
[86] SP.u -Rate of rise for positive set point
change (ramp up)
Available: Alwais.
Range: 0.01... 99.99 units per minute;
inF Ramp disabled (step transfer).
[87] SP.d -Rate of rise for negative set point
change (ramp down)
Available: Alwais.
Range: 0.01... 99.99 units per minute;
inF Ramp disabled (step transfer).
General note about remote set point:
When the remote set point (RSP) with trim action is
programmed, the local set point range becomes:
from [77] SPLL + RSP to [78] SPHL - RSP.
[87... 118] Reserved Parameters

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]PAn group - Operator HMI
[118] PAS2 -Level 2 password: Limited access level
Available: Always.
Range: oFF Level 2 not protected by password
(as level 1 = Operator level);
1... 200.
[119] PAS3 - Level 3 password:
Complete configuration level
Available: Always.
Range: 3... 200.
Note: Setting [118] PAS2 equal to [119] PAS3, the level 2
will be masked.
[120... 121] Reserved Parameters
[122] diSP - Secondary Display Management
Available: Always.
Range: nonE Standard display;
Pou Power output;
SPF Final set point;
Spo Operative set point;
AL1 Alarm 1 threshold;
AL2 Alarm 2 threshold;
AL3 Alarm 3 threshold;
Pr.tu During a soak, the instrument shows the
elapsed time of the soak;
• During a ramp the display shows the opera-
tive set point. At program end, the instru-
ment alternately displays P.End and the
measured value.
• When no program is running, the instrument
shows the standard display.
Pr.td During a soak, the instrument shows the
remaining time of the soak (count down).
• During a ramp the display shows the opera-
tive set point. At program end, the instru-
ment alternately displays P.End and the
measured value.
• When no program is running, the instrument
shows the standard display.
P.t.tu When the programmer is running, the
display shows the total elapsed time. At
program end, the instrument alternately
displays P.End and the measured value.
P.t.td When the programmer is running, the display
shows the total remaining time (count down).
At program end, the instrument alternately
displays P.End and the measured value.
ti.uP When the timer is running, the display shows
the timer counting up. At count end, the
instrument alternately displays t.End and the
measured value.
ti.du When the timer is running, the display will
show the timer counting down. At count end,
the instrument alternately displays t.End and
the measured value.
PErc Percent of the power output used during soft
start (when the soft start time is equal to infi-
nite, the limit is ever active and can be used
also when ON/OFF control is selected).
PoS Valve position (servomotor control).
[123] di.CL - Dynamic control selection
Available: Always.
Range: 0 The instrument can be switched from Heat to
Cool only.
1 The instruent can be switched from Heat to
Cool to Heat/Cool.
[124] AdE - Control type selection
Available: Always.
Range: 0 PID control,
1 Asimmetrical ON/OFF control (on.FA);
2 Simmetrical ON OFF control (ON.FS);
[125] diS.t - Display time out
Available: Always.
Range: oFF The display is ever ON;
0.1... 99.59 minutes and seconds.
Note: This function allows to turn OFF the display when no
alarm is present and no action is made on the instrument.
When diS.t is different from oFF and no button is pressed
for more than the programmed time out, the display goes
OFF and only 4 segments of the less significant digit are
turned ON in sequence in order to show that the instru-
ment is working correctly. If an alarm occurs or a button is
pressed, the display comes back to the normal operation.
[126] FiLd - Filter on the displayed value
Available: Always.
Range: oFF Filter disabled;
0.1... 20.0 engineering units.
Note: This is a “window filter” related to the set point, it is ap-
plied to the displayed value only and has no effect on the
other functions of the instrument (control, alarms, etc.).
[127] Reserved Parameter
[128] dSPu - Status of the instrument at power up
Available: Always.
Range: AS.Pr Starts in the same way it was prior to the
power down;
Auto Starts in Auto mode;
oP.0 Starts in manual mode with a power output
equal to zero.
St.bY Starts in stand-by mode
Notes: 1. Changing the value of [129] oPr.E, the instrument
forces [130] oPEr parameter equal to Auto.
2. Setting [128] dSPu equal to AS.Pr, if the power
down occurs when the instrument is in MANUAL
mode, at power up the instrument will re-start in
manual mode with the same power used prior to
the power down.
[129] Reserved Parameter
[130] oPEr - Operative mode selection
Available: Always.
Range: When [129] oPr.E = ALL:
Auto = Auto mode;
oPLo = Manual mode;
St.bY = Stand by mode.
When [129] oPr.E = Au.oP:
Auto = Auto mode;
oPLo = Manual mode.
When [129] oPr.E = Au.Sb:
Auto = Auto mode;
St.bY = Stand by mode.

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]Ser group - Serial link parameter
[131] Add - Instrument address
Available: Always.
Range: oFF Serial interface not used;
1... 254.
[132] bAud - Baud rate
Available: When [131] Add different from oFF.
Range: 1200 1200 baud;
2400 2400 baud;
9600 9600 baud;
19.2 19200 baud;
38.4 38400 baud.
[133] trSP - Selection of the value to be
retransmitted (Master)
Available: When [131] Add different from oFF.
Range: nonE Retransmission not used (the instrument is a
slave);
rSP The instrument become a Master and it
retransmits the operative set point;
PErc The instrument become a Master and it
retransmits the power output.
Note: For more details see [84] SP.rt (Remote set point type)
parameter.
]COn Group - Consumption parameters
[134] Co.tY - Count type
Available: Always.
Range: oFF Not used;
1Instantaneous power (kW);
2Consumed energy (kWh);
3Energy used during program execution. This
measure starts from zero when a program runs
end stops at the end of the program. A new
program execution will reset the value.
4Total worked days: Number of hours the instru-
ment is turned ON divided by 24.
5Total worked hours: Number of hours that the
instrument is turned ON.
6 Total worked days with threshold: Number of
hours the instrument is turned ON divided by 24,
the controller is forced in stand-by when Co.ty
value reaches the threshold set in [137] h.Job.
7Total worked hours with threshold: number of
hours that the instrument is turned ON, the
controller is forced in stand-by when Co.ty value
reaches the threshold set in [137] h.Job.
8Totalizer of control relay worked days: Number
of hours the control relay has been in ON condi-
tion, divided by 24.
9 Totalizer of control relay worked hours: Number of
hours the control relay has been in ON condition.
10 Totalizer of control relay worked days with
threshold: Number of hours the control relay
has been in ON condition divided by 24, the
controller is forced in stand-by when Co.ty value
reaches the threshold set in [137] h.Job.
11 Totalizer of control relay worked hours with
threshold: Number of hours the control relay
has been in ON condition, the controller is
forced in stand-by when Co.ty value reaches
the threshold set in [137] h.Job.
Notes: 1. When the control action is made using the linear
output or the servomotor, the valid counting
methods are 4, 5, 6, 7.
2. Selections 4... 11 represent an internal count:
these modes calculate the instrument work in
hours or days. When the count reaches the
threshold set with parameter [137] h.Job the
display shows “r.iSP” (Inspection Requested).
The count reset (with r.iSP cancellation) can be
done only by changing the threshold value -
parameter [137] h.Job.
Using counting methods 6, 7, 10, 11, the count
reset causes the controller to exit the stand-by
status returning to the control status
.
[135] UoLt - Nominal Voltage of the load
Available: When [134] Co.tY = ist or [134] Co.tY = h or
[134] Co.tY = S.S.
Range: 1... 9999 (V).
[136] cur - Nominal current of the load
Available: When [134] Co.tY = ist or [134] Co.tY = h or
[134] Co.tY = S.S.
Range: 1... 999 (A).
[137] h.Job - Threshold of the working period
Available: When [134] Co.tY = tot.d or [134] Co.tY = tot.H.
Range: oFF Threshold not used;
1... 9999 days when [134] Co.tY = 4;
1... 9999 hours when [134] Co.tY = 5.
[138] t.Job - Worked time (not resettable)
Available: Always.
Range: 1... 9999 days.
]CAL group - User calibration group
This function allows to calibrate the complete measuring
chain and to compensate the errors due to:
–Sensor location;
–Sensor class (sensor errors);
–Instrument accuracy.
[139] AL.P - Adjust Low Point
Available: Always.
Range: -1999... (AH.P - 10) engineering units.
Note: The minimum difference between AL.P and AH.P is
equal to 10 Engineering Units.
[140] AL.o - Adjust Low Offset
Available: Always.
Range: -300... +300 engineering units.
[141] AH.P - Adjust High Point
Available: Always.
Range: (AL.P + 10)... 9999 engineering units.
Note: The minimum difference between AL.P and AH.P is
equal to 10 Engineering Units.
[142] AH.o - Adjust High Offset
Available: Always.
Range: -300... +300 Engineering Units.
Example: Environmental chamber with an operative range:
10... 100°C.
1. Insert in the chamber a reference sensor connected with
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2. Start the control of the instrument, and set a set point equal to
the minimum value of the operative range (e.g.: 10°C). When
the temperature in the chamber is steady, take note of the
temperature measured by the reference system (e.g.: 9°C).
3. Set [139] AL.P = 10 (low working point) and [140] ALo = -1
(it is the difference between the reading of the instrument
and the reading of the reference system). Note that after
this set the measured value of the instrument is equal to
the measured value of the reference system.
4. Set a set point equal to the maximum value of the
operative range (e.g. 100°C). When the temperature
in the chamber is steady, take note of the temperature
measured by the reference system (e.g. 98°C).
5. Set [141] AH.P = 100 (low working point) and [142] AHo = +2
(it is the difference between the reading of the instrument
and the reading of the reference system). Note that after
this set the measured value of the instrument is equal to
the measured value of the reference system.
AH.P 100°C
AH.o = 2
AL.o = -1
AH.P 10°C
Real curve
Modified curve
The most important step of the configuration procedure is
completed.
In order to exit from configuration parameter procedure,
proceed as follows:
• Push button.
• Push button for more than 10 s. The instru-
ment will come back to the “standard display”.
6 PARAMETER PROMOTION
Another important step of the instrument configuration is due
to the possibility to create a custom HMI (interface) in order
to make the instrument easy to use for the operator and
comfortable for the assistance.
By a special procedure, named promotion, the OEM can
create two parameter subsets.
The first one is the “limited access” level. This subset is protected
by the password programmed by [118] PAS2 parameter.
The last subset is the “Operator” set (Level1). This level is
NOT password protected.
Notes: 1. The “limited access” parameter are collected in a list.
2. The sequence of the “limited access” parameters
is programmable and can be made according to
your needs.
3. The parameter sequence of the operator level is
the same programmed for “limited access” level
but only specified parameters can be displayed
and modified. This set must be create according
to your requirements.
6.1 Parameter promotion procedure
The limited access parameter set is a list, so that, before to
start promotion procedure, we suggest to operate as follows:
1. Prepare the exact parameter list you want to make
accessible for limited access.
2. Number the desired parameters in the same sequence
you want to have in the limited access.
3. Define which of the selected parameter will be available
in Operator level also.
Example: I would like to obtain the following limited access list:
• OPEr - Operative mode selection
• SP - first set point
• SP2 - Second set point
• A.SP - Set point selection
• AL1 - Alarm 1 threshold
• AL2 - Alarm 2 threshold
• Pb - Proportional band
• ti - Integral time
• td - Derivative time
• Aut.r - Manual start of the auto-tune
But I want that the operator to be able to change: the
operative mode, the SP value and the AL1 value. In this
case the promotion will be the following:
Parameter Promotion Limited Access Operator
- OPEr - o 1 OPEr OPEr
- SP - o 2 SP SP
- SP2 - A 3 SP2
- A.SP - A 4 A.SP
- AL1 - o 5 AL1 AL1
- AL2 - A 6 AL2
- Pb - A 7 Pb
- ti - A 8 ti
- td - A 9 td
- Aut.r - A 10 Aut.r

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Now, proceed as follows:
1. Push the button for more than 3 seconds.
2. The upper display will show PASS while the lower display
will show 0.
3. By and buttons set a password equal to -81.
4. Push button.
The instrument will show the acronym of the first
configuration parameter group
] inP.
5. By button select the group of the first parameter of
your list.
6. By button select the first parameter of your list
7. The upper display will show the acronym of the parameter
while the lower display will show his current promotion level.
The promotion level is defined by a letter followed by a
number.
The letter can be:
c: It shows that this parameter is NOT promoted
and it is present only in configuration.
In this case the number is forced to zero.
A: It shows that this parameter has been promoted
to the limited access level.
The number will show the position in the limited
access list.
o: It shows that the parameter has been promoted
to the Operator level.
The number will show the position in the limited
access list.
8. By and buttons assign to this parameter the
desired position.
Note: Setting a value different from 0 the letter cwill change
automatically to Aand the parameter is automatically
promoted to the limited access level.
9. In order to modify the level from limited access
to operator and vice versa, push button and,
maintaining the pressure, push button.
The letter will change from Ato oand vice versa.
10.Select the second parameter that you want to add to the
assistance level and repeat step 6, 7 and 8.
11.Repeat steps 5, 6, 7, 8 until the list has been completed.
12.When you need to exit from promotion procedure, push
button and maintain the pressure for more than 10 s.
The instrument will show the “standard display”.
Note: When you set the some number to two parameter, the
instrument will use only the last programmed parameter.
Example: In the previous example, I have set for SP2 a
promotion value equal to A3.
If now I set for SP3 a promotion value equal to o3, the
Limited Access list and the operator list becomes.
Parameter Promotion Limited Access Operator
- OPEr - o 1 OPEr OPEr
- SP - o 2 SP SP
- SP3 - o 3 SP3 SP3
- A.SP - A 4 A.SP
- AL1 - o 5 AL1 AL1
7 OPERATIVE MODES
This is a special version of the instrument and it is specificly
design for Wine market.
As we said at paragraph 5.1, when the instrument is powered,
it starts immediately to work according to the memorized
parameter value.
In other words, the instrument has one status only, the “run
time” status.
During “run time” we can force the instrument to operate in
two different modes: Automatic mode or Stand by mode:
–In Automatic mode the instrument drives automatically
the control output according to the parameter value set
and the set point/measured value.
–In Stand by mode the instrument operates as an indicator.
It will show on the upper display the measured value and
on the lower display the set point alternately to the “St.bY”
messages and forces the control outputs to zero.
As we have seen, it is always possible to modify the values
assigned to a parameter independently from the operative
modes selected.
7.1 The WINE version speciality - How
to quickly modify the control mode
and the control action selected
During winemaking, different phases can require different control
actions. As an example, a cooling action is frequently required
during fermentation but, in other phases, an heating action can
be necessary to obtain specific organoleptic characteristics.
For this reason the instrument allows you to quickly select the
desired control action.
When the season changes it can be necessary to select the con-
trol action in accordance with the current season requirements.
e.g. During winter the control action required is a Heating
action only. On the contrary, during summer the ac-
tion required is a Cooling one.
For this reason the instrument allows to rapidly select the
desired control action while the colour of the display points
out the current control action; a message is used to warn
that the instrument is in Stand-by control mode:
–The upper display written in RED colour means that the
instrument is performing a Heating action (Out 2 is used
as control output).
–The upper display written in GREEN colour means that the
instrument is performing a Cooling action (Out 3 is used
as control output).
–The upper display written in AMBER colour means that the
instrument is performing a Heating/Cooling control action
(Out 2 is used for the Heat phase and Out 3 for the Cool one).
The selection is cyclic and takes care of the value assigned to
[123] di.cL parameter:
[123] di.cL = 0
The user can select only between Heat or Cool.
[123] di.cL = 1
The user can select between Heat, Cool or Heat and
Cool. In addition, when [76] nSP = 1 the instrument
uses the SP Set Point for all the control actions
(Heat, Cool and Heat/Cool). When [76] nSP = 2, the
instrument uses SP for Heat and Heat/Cool control
and SP2 for Cool control.

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In any case, to change the selected control action, proceed
as follows:
1. Press the button for more than 4 seconds but less
than 10 seconds, the upper display blinks once;
2. Release the button the control action changes and the
and the color of the upper display changes accordingly.
On the other hand, to change the selected control mode,
proceed as follows:
1. Press the button for more 10 seconds;
2. The display blinks once, the lower display shows the
message “St.bY” to warn that the instrument is in stand by
mode. During stand-by mode the lower display shows
the “St.bY” message alternated to the value selected with
[122] diSP parameter;
3. Release the button;
4. To return in Auto mode, press again the button for
more than 10 seconds;
5. The display blinks once, the lower display shows the
message “rEG” to warn the user that the instrument is in
AUTO mode. In AUTO mode the lower display shows only
the value selected by [122] diSP parameter.
7.2 Modify a parameter during
“Operator level”
The instrument is showing the “standard display”.
1. Press the button.
2. The upper display will show the acronym of the first
parameter promoted to this level while the lower display
will show its value.
3. By and button assign to this parameter the
desired value.
4. Press the button in order to memorize the new value
and go to the next parameter.
5. When you want to come back to the “standard display”
push the button for more than 5 seconds.
Note: The parameter modification of the Operator level
is subject to a time out. If no button is pressed for
more than 10 seconds, the instrument goes back to
the “standard display” and the new value of the last
selected parameter will be lost.
7.3 Enter the “Limited access level”
The instrument is showing the “standard display”.
1. Press the button for more than 5 seconds;
2. The upper display will show PASS while the lower display
will show 0;
3. By and buttons set the value assigned to
[118] PAS2 (Level 2 password).
Notes: 1. The factory default password for configuration
parameters is equal to 20.
2. All parameter modification are protected by a
time out. If no button is pressed for more than
10 second the instrument comes automatically
back to the Standard display, the new value of the
last selected parameter is lost and the parameter
modification procedure is closed.
When you desire to remove the time out (e.g.
for the first configuration of an instrument) you
can use a password equal to 1000 plus the
programmed password
(e.g. 1000 + 20 [default] = 1020).
It is always possible to manually End the
parameter configuration procedure (see below).
3. During parameter modification the instrument
continues to perform the control.
In certain conditions (e.g. when a parameter
change can produces a heavy bump to the
process) it is advisable to temporarily stop the
controller from controlling during the programming
procedure (its control output will be Off). A
password equal to 2000 + the programmed value
(e.g. 2000 + 20 = 2020) will switch the control out
off during configuration. The control will restart
automatically when the para-meter modification
procedure will be manually ended.
4. Push button.
5. The instrument will show on the upper display the
acronym of the first parameter promoted to this
level and on the lower display its value.
6. By and buttons assign to this parameter
the desired value.
7. Press the button in order to memorize the
new value and go to the next parameter.
8. When you want to come back to the “standard
display” push the button for more than 5 s.
7.4 How to see but not modify the
“Limited access parameters”
Sometimes it is necessary to give to the operator the
possibility to see the value assigned to the parameter
promoted in the Limited Access level but it is important that
all changes are made by authorized personnel only.
In this cases, proceed as follows:
1. Press the button for more than 5 seconds;
2. The upper display will show PASS while the lower display
will show 0;
3. By and button set the value -181;
4. Push button;
5. The upper display shows the acronym of the first parameter
promoted to the level 2 and lower display shows its value;
6. Using button it is possible to see the value assigned
to all the parameters present in level 2 but it will not be
possible to modify it;
7. It is possible to return to the “standard display” pushing
the button for more than 3 seconds or by pushing no
buttons for more than 10 seconds.
7.5 Automatic Mode
7.5.1 Keyboard function while the instrument
is in Auto mode
Performs the action programmed by [121] uSrb
( button function during RUN TIME) parameter.
Enters the parameter modification procedures.
A short pressure (less than 2 seconds) displays the
“additional information” (see below);
a pressure longer than 2 seconds starts the “Direct set
point modification” function (see below).
Starts the “Direct set point modification” function (see
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7.5.2 Direct set point modification
This function allows to modify rapidly the set point value select-
ed by [83] A.SP (selection of the active Set point) or to the set
point of the segment (of the programmer) currently in progress.
The instrument is showing the “Standard display”.
1. Push the button or the button for more than 2 s,
the upper display shows the acronym of the selected Set
Point (e.g. SP2) and the lower display shows its value;
2. Using the and buttons assign to this parameter
the desired value;
3. Do not push any button for more than 5 seconds or push
the button.
In both cases the instrument stores the new value and
returns to the “Standard display”.
Note: If the selected set point has not been promoted to the
Operator level, the instrument allows you to see the
value but not to modify it.
7.5.3 Additional information
The instrument is able to display some additional information
that can help in managing the system.
The additional information is related to how the instrument is
programmed, hence in many cases, only part of this is available.
1. When the instrument is showing the “Standard display”
push button for less than 2 seconds. The lower
display can show Hor cfollowed by a number. This value
is the current power output applied to the process.
Hmeans that the action is a Heating action while cmeans
that the action is a Cooling action.
2. Push button again. When the wattmeter function
is running the lower display shows Ufollowed by the
measured energy.
Note: The energy calculation will be in accordance with the
[134] Co.tY parameter setting.
3. Push button again. When the “Worked time count” is
running the lower display shows dfor days or hfor hours
followed by the measured time.
4. Push button again. The instrument returns to the
“standard display”.
Note: The additional information visualization is subject to a
time out; if no button is pressed for more than 10 s the
instrument automatically returns to the “Standard display”.
7.5.4 Display management
This instrument allows you to program a time out for the
display (see parameter [125] diS.t).
This function allows to turn OFF the display when no alarm
is present and no action is made on the instrument.
When [125] diS.t is different to OFF (display ever ON) and
no button is pressed for more than the programmed time
out, the display goes OFF and only 4 segments of the less
significant digit are turned ON in sequence in order to show
that the instrument is working correctly.
If an alarm occurs or a button is pressed, the display returns
to the normal operation.
7.6 Stand by mode
This operative mode also deactivates the automatic control
and forces the control output to zero.
In this mode the instrument operates as an indicator.
When the instrument is in stand by mode the upper display
shows the measured value while the lower display shows
the Set Point alternated to the message “St.bY”.
Notes: 1. During stand by mode, the relative alarms are
disabled while the absolute alarms are operative
or not according to the ALxo (Alarm x enabling
during Stand-by mode) parameter setting.
2. Setting the stand by mode during the execution of
self-tune, the self- tune function will be aborted.
3. During stand by mode, all functions not related
with the control (wattmeter, independent timer,
“worked time”, etc) continue to operate normally.
4. When the instrument is swapped from stand by to
auto modes, the instrument starts automatically
the alarm masking, the soft start functions and
the auto-tune (if programmed).
8 ERROR MESSAGES
8.1 Out of range signals
The upper display shows the OVER-RANGE and
UNDER-RANGE conditions with the following indications:
Over-range Under-range
The sensor break will be signalled as an out of range
Note: When an over-range or an under-range is detected,
the alarms operate as in presence of the maximum or
the minimum measurable value respectively.
To check the out of span Error condition, proceed as follows:
1. Check the input signal source and the connecting line.
2. Make sure that the input signal is in accordance with the
instrument configuration.
Otherwise, modify the input configuration (see section 4).
3. If no error is detected, send the instrument to your
supplier to be checked.
8.2 List of possible errors
Message Meaning
ErAT Fast Auto-tune cannot start. The measure value is
too close to the set point. Push the button in
order to delete the error message.
ouLd Overload on output 4. The message shows that a
short circuit is present on Out 4 when it is used as
output or transmitter power supply. When the short
circuit disappears the output restarts to operate.
NoAt Auto-tune not finished within 12 hours.
ErEP Possible problem in the instrument memory.
RonE The message should automatically disappear, if the
error persists, send the instrument to your supplier.
Possible problem of the firmware memory. If this er-
ror is detected, send the instrument to your supplier
Errt
Possible problem of the calibration memory. If this
error is detected, send the instrument to your supplier.

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9 GENERAL NOTES
9.1 Proper use
Every possible use not described in this manual must be
consider as a improper use.
This instrument is in compliance with EN 61010-1 “Safety
requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use”; for this reason it could not be
used as a safety equipment.
Whenever a failure or a malfunction of the control device
may cause dangerous situations for persons, thing or
animals, please remember that the plant has to be equipped
with additional safety devices.
Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l. and its legal representatives do not
assume any responsibility for any damage to people, things
or animals deriving from violation, wrong or improper use or
in any case not in compliance with the instrument’s features.
9.2 Warranty
This product is under warranty against manufacturing
defects or faulty materials that are found within 18 months
from delivery date. The warranty is limited to repairs or to the
replacement of the instrument.
The tampering of the instrument or an improper use of the
product will bring about the immediate withdrawal of the
warranty effects.
In the event of a faulty instrument, either within the period
of warranty, or further to its expiry, please contact our
sales department to obtain authorisation for sending the
instrument to our company.
The faulty product must be shipped to Ascon Tecnologic
with a detailed description of the faults found, without any
fees or charge for Ascon Tecnologic, except in the event of
alternative agreements.
9.3 Maintenance
This instrument does not require periodical recalibration
and it has no consumable parts so that no particular
maintenance is required.
Sometimes it is advisable to clean the instrument.
1. SWITCH THE EQUIPMENT OFF
(power supply, relay output, etc.).
2. Using a vacuum cleaner or a compressed air jet (max. 3
kg/cm2) remove all deposits of dust and dirt which may
be present on the case and on the internal circuits being
careful not to damage the electronic components.
3. To clean external plastic or rubber parts use only a cloth
moistened with:
• Ethyl Alcohol (pure or denatured) [C2H5OH] or
• Isopropyl Alcohol (pure or denatured) [(CH3)2CHOH]
or
• Water (H2O).
4. Make sure that there are no loose terminals.
5. Before turning ON the instrument make sure it is perfectly dry.
6. Apply the power supply to the instrument.
9.4 Disposal
The appliance (or the product) must be
disposed of separately in compliance
with the local standards in force on
waste disposal.
10 ACCESSORIES
The instrument has a lateral socket into which a special tool
can be inserted.
This tool, named A01 and allows:
–To store a complete instrument configuration and to use it
for other instruments.
–To transfer a complete instrument configuration to a PC or
from a PC to an instrument
–To transfer from a PC to an instrument a complete
instrument configuration
–To transfer a configuration from an A01 to another one.
–To test serial interface of the instruments and to help the
OEM during machine start up.
Note: When the instrument is powered by the A01 key, the
outputs are NOT supplied and the instrument can
show the ouLd (Out 4 Overload) indication.