Chromalox IntelliTrace ITAS-EXT User manual

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Installation Manual & Set-Up Guide
Ordinary Area
ITAS Ambient Sensing Control Panel
ITAS-EXT Ambient Sensing Extender Control Panel
ITLS Line Sensing Control Panel
ITLS-EXT Line Sensing Extender Control Panel
Hazardous Area
ITASC1D2 Ambient Sensing Control Panel
ITASC1D2-EXT Ambient Sensing Extender Control Panel
ITLS C1D2 Line Sensing Control Panel
ITLS C1D2-EXT Line Sensing Extender Control Panel
PK497-5
0037-75514
June 2018

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Throughout the IntelliTrace®Setup Guide, these sym-
bols will alert you to potential hazards. Safety precau-
tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock, injury and even death to persons.
Please read all instructions before operating your
IntelliTrace®ITLS, ITAS, ITLS-EXT or ITAS-EXT Control
Panel.
To avoid electrical shock or injury, always remove pow-
er before servicing a circuit. Personnel working with
or near high voltages should be familiar with modern
methods of resuscitation. Contact an area supervisor
or safety personnel for more information.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Safety Precautions
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the opera-
tion of this equipment; DEATH ON
CONTACT may result if personnel fail
to observe safety precautions.
Learn the areas containing high-volt-
age connections when installing or
operating this equipment.
Be careful not to contact high-volt-
age connections when installing or
operating this equipment.
Before working inside the equipment,
turn power off and ground all points
of high potential before touching
them.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Any installation involving control
equipment must be performed by a
qualified person and must be effec-
tively grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code to elimi-
nate shock hazard.

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Table of Contents
Contents Page Number
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................iii
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Model Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Theory of Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Types of Sensing Control..................................................................................................................................... 4
Pre-Service Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Before Powering Up ............................................................................................................................................. 5
General Panel Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Installation............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Main Menu Screen ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Temp Setup Menu.. .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Security Levels & Password Screen ................................................................................................................. 10
Temp Setup Menu (Cont.) ................................................................................................................................. 11
Apply Settings Globally .................................................................................................................................... 13
Soft Start Feature .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Load Setup Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Tuning Menu......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Control Modes: ON/OFF, Autotune & PID ......................................................................................................... 17
Sensor Mapping ................................................................................................................................................ 18
System Properties ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Auto Cycle Feature ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Communications ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Remote Monitoring & System Management ................................................................................................... 21
Alarm Log ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
Active Alarms ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Clearing Alarms ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Alarm Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Extension Panels – Connection & Considerations ......................................................................................... 25
Connecting the Extension panel to the Main Panel ......................................................................................... 25
Extension Panel Considerations ....................................................................................................................... 25
Wireless Temperature Sensing ......................................................................................................................... 26
Appendix A ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Panel Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 37
Default Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 38
Appendix B ......................................................................................................................................................... 44
ModBus Specification ...................................................................................................................................... 44
Service Contact Information .......................................................................................................................... 106

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Introduction
For nearly 100 years, customers have relied upon Chromalox for premiere quality and innovative solutions for
industrial heating applications. Chromalox manufactures the world’s largest and broadest line of electric heat and
control products.
The IntelliTrace®ITLS & ITAS Series Multiple Circuit Panels and Extender Panels are a complete temperature
control and system management solution for electrical heat trace applications. They are designed for industrial
applications in Hazardous (Class I, Division 2) or Non-Hazardous environments.
IntelliTrace®provides the user with an easy to navigate touch-screen interface, system parameter monitoring, off
duty preventative maintenance, application flexibility and system customization.
The ITAS and ITASC1D2 provide Ambient Sensing control while the ITLS and ITLSC1D2 provide either Line Sens-
ing control or a hybrid of both Line and Ambient Sensing control.
IntelliTrace®Features:
• 40 Amps/Circuit @ 100 – 600 VAC
• SSR Output Power Control
• 2 to 72 Circuit
• Large Touch Screen HMI
• Integral Control Panel and Circuit Breaker Distribution (non-hazardous areas)
• 1-pole or 2-pole Designs
• Soft Start, On/Off, PID and Manual (Hand) Control
• Modbus RTU/RS485 or TCP/Ethernet Communications
• Full Monitoring & Alarms (Lo/Hi Current & Temperature, Sensor, Transmitter Battery, Communications & GFEP)
• Hazardous (Class I, Division 2) and Non Hazardous Environments
• NEMA 4 Enclosure (Optional NEMA 4X 304 SS)
• UL, cUL Listing (CE available)
Touch Screen Computer:
• 10” on 6 – 72 Circuit Systems and 7” On 2 – 8 Circuit Systems
• 2 or 6 Circuit Circuit Detail Displayed at a Time
• Quick Launch to any 2 or 6 Circuit Group Display
• Remote Desktop Monitoring
• Extremely Intuitive Navigation, User Setting and Operation
• Fully Customizable Circuit Naming and Parameter Programming
Options:
• Powerful and Flexible Sensor Mapping (ITLS, ITLSC1D2 only)
• Enclosure Heater
• Fully Integrated Wireless Temperature Sensing
• IntelliTrace®Supervisory Control (ISC) for Central Command of Multiple Systems

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The Chromalox line of IntelliTrace®Heat Trace Control
Panels provides a significant amount of application
and feature flexibility.
The ITAS and ITASC1D2 are designed for Ambient
Sensing applications while the ITLS and ITLSC1D2 are
designed for Line Sensing applications. Additionally,
the ITLS and ITLSC1D2 have the capability to function
as both a Line Sensing control panel and an Ambient
Sensing control panel should the Customizable Sensor
Mapping feature be selected.
The IntelliTrace®matching ITAS-EXT, ITASC1D2-EXT
and ITLS-EXT, ITLSC1D2-EXT Extension Panels pro-
vide the flexibility for the owner to meet their process
expansion needs. Simply connect the Extension Panel
to its matching ITLS, ITLSC1D2 or ITAS, ITASC1D2
Base Panel and circuit capacity is seamlessly in-
creased. The Extension Panels do not have a HMI, but
otherwise are identical.
These panels are UL and cUL Listed for Ordinary (Non
Hazardous ITLS/ITAS) and Hazardous (Class I, Division
2 ITLS/ITAS C1D2) Environments. CE is available.
Please see Table 1 below for applicable features and
capabilities by model type.
Model Overview
Table 1
Standard Features/Capabilities ITLS
ITLS
C1D2 ITAS
ITAS
C1D2 ITLS-EXT
ITLS
C1D2-EXT ITAS-EXT
ITAS
C1D2-EXT
Ordinary, Non-Hazardous Area X n/a X n/a X n/a X n/a
Hazardous Area (Class I, Division 2) n/a X n/a X n/a X n/a X
7" Touch Screen HMI (2-4 Loop Versions) X X X X n/a n/a n/a n/a
10" Touch Screen HMI (6-48 Loop Versions) X X X X n/a n/a n/a n/a
40 Amps/Loop @ 100-600 VAC X X X X X X X X
Circuits 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48 (Expandable to 72 with -EXT Panel)
SCR Control X X X X X X X X
NEMA 4 Enclosure X X X X X X X X
Integral Circuit Panel with Circuit Breakers X n/a X n/a X n/a X n/a
Soft Start Feature X X X X 1 1 1 1
Full Communications X X X X 1 1 1 1
Full Alarm Capabilities X X X X 1 1 1 1
Complete GFEP Monitoring & Alarms X X X X 1 1 1 1
Load Monitoring & Alarms X X X X 1 1 1 1
Sensor Mapping X X X X 1 1 1 1
UL, cUL Listing X X X X X X X X
Options
Enclosure Heater X X X X X X X X
Wireless Temperature Sensing X X X X 1 1 1 1
Main Breaker/Disconnect X n/a X n/a X n/a X n/a
Nema 4X 304 SS Enclosure X X X X X X X X
HMI Sunshield X X X X n/a n/a n/a n/a
Panel Weathersheild X X X X X X X X
Heater Power and RTD Terminal Blocks X X X X X X X X
Z-purge system X n/a X n/a X n/a X n/a
Panel Light (on separate breaker) X X X X X X X X
Powered Receptacle (on separate breaker) X X X X X X X X
Copper Ground Bar X X X X X X X X
CE available X X X X X X X X
X - Available as a standard or option for this model
1 - This feature is enabled when paired with matching base panel
n/a - This feature is not available for this model

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Theory of Operation
The set-up of the individual and global circuit parameters is explained in the Temp/Load Set-up sections of this
manual. This Theory of Operation overview is intended to give a quick summary of how it all works together.
• Each circuit of the system may be enabled (active) or disabled (inactive). A disabled loop will have no
output and will not map into the common alarm. It will display “Circuit #” and “Disabled” text above
the process temperature. Alarms for disabled circuit will not be monitored or displayed on the screen.
• Each circuit of the system may use unique individual control parameters or the control parameters may
be alike. The Global Settings function facilitates this action.
• The GFEP and Load current are automatically and continuously being calculated. The horizontal orange
bar indicates the average output current for that circuit. The GFEP current value is not displayed on
the screen but its value is compared to the GFEP setpoint. A GFEP alarm condition will occur when
the GFEP current value exceeds the GFEP setpoint value.
• If a ground fault that exceeds the GFEP setpoint value is detected during normal operation and “Trip”
button on the Load Setpoints screen is checked, the output of the defective circuit is set to 0% and
that circuit goes into an alarm condition. If “Trip” button is not selected, the operation of that circuit
continues and that circuit goes into alarm condition. The GFEP alarm may be either Latching or Non-
Latching.
• During extended periods of time where the output of all circuits are off, such as during warmer sea-
sons, the Auto Cycle feature may be engaged. This feature initiates power to each circuit and checks
for alarms. Each output is tested for one minute within the desired Auto Cycle Interval. The Auto Cycle
feature may be disabled by setting the Auto Cycle Interval time to “0 Hours”.
• To limit inrush current on the overall system, a proprietary Soft Start algorithm is applied during sys-
tem start-up. This will ONLY occur while the operation mode is set to AUTO. The Soft Start program
will increment output % by 1% every 1 second until the desired temperature is reached or the output
% achieves 100%. After the Soft Start program completes its cycle, the Control Mode of the system
will either be PID or ON/OFF Control Mode, depending what was selected by the user. The Soft Start
Program will not function if the control mode is set to Manual.
• Centralized control of multiple ITAS or ITLS panels is accomplished via the ISC-IntelliTrace Supervisory
Controller.

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Types of Sensing Control
Ambient Sensing Control
Strict ambient-sensing control utilizes a thermostat or a simple electronic controller which senses the ambient tem-
perature via an RTD, Thermocouple or Bulb & Capillary sensor. This is the simplest type of control as the heating
circuit is energized only when the ambient temperature drops below the setpoint of the controlling device. This is
also known as On/Off control. A relatively large temperature variation around the setpoint is anticipated. Mechani-
cal thermostats are often employed due to their low cost and acceptable accuracy. Multiple heater circuits are
controlled by a singular ambient sensed temperature. This is the least efficient type of control and it is typically
limited to freeze-protection applications.
PASC - Proportional Ambient Sensing Control
Proportional ambient sensing control (PASC) utilizes an electronic controller which continuously compares ambient
temperature and the rate of the change of the ambient temperature to the desired temperature setpoint and regulates
the heater output power accordingly. The result is a smaller temperature variation around the desired setpoint and
a much smoother response to changing weather conditions. Like ambient sensing control, multiple heater circuits
are controlled by a singular ambient sensed temperature. PASC control is therefore significantly more energy ef-
ficient than ambient sensing control. PASC control can be employed in a variety of heat trace temperature control
applications but is typically used for freeze protection.
Line Sensing Control
Line sensing control is where each heated section of pipe (or heated surface area) is controlled independently of
other sections of pipe and therefore must have its own controller. Multiple sections of pipe may also be independently
controlled by an electronic multiple circuit control system. The control method may be either proportional or On/
Off control. Each section may have different setpoints and different allowances around the setpoint temperature.
Line sensing control is typically found in process temperature maintenance applications. These applications are
typically more critical and thus demand tighter temperature control. Electronic control is highly recommended over
thermostat control. Like PASC, the pipe surface temperature and the rate at which it is changing is continuously
compared to the setpoint temperature. The controller responds to these variations and regulates the heater output
power accordingly. Mission critical applications should only be managed by controllers which monitor all parameters
and present alarms both locally and remotely via communications or supervisory control means.

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Before Powering Up
Chromalox takes great pride in knowing that we have provided to you a product of premium quality and workman-
ship. We have taken every precaution to ensure that your equipment arrives safe and secure.
However, vibration and temperature changes during shipping can cause some components to become loose.
Additionally, throughout the life span of this product, other environmental and application conditions may have
affected the mechanical and electrical continuity of several internal components. Therefore, for your safety and
overall product performance, please take the time to familiarize yourself with the MAINTENANCE, OPERATION,
AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS technical manual that was shipped with your panel.
Since it is not uncommon for electrical wiring and mechanical connections to become slightly loosened during
shipment, we ask that you pay particular attention to section 4-5.3 Wiring and Connections:
4-5.3 WIRING AND CONNECTIONS. Check wiring and connections as follows:
a. Inspect wiring for wear, fraying, chipping, nicks, and evidence of over-
heating. Repair minor defects with a good grade of electrical tape, or
replace if needed.
b. Inspect for loose electrical and mechanical connections. Tighten or
replace defective crimp-style lugs. Re-solder loose solder connections.
Tighten or replace all loose or missing hardware.
Pre-Service Storage
If this equipment cannot be placed into service upon receipt, prevent damage caused by impact, harsh environmental
conditions, condensation or liquid ingress. Preferably store in a clean, dry, air conditioned, or ventilated building.
During storage, assemblies should be placed on a firm, level surface to prevent distortion.
Outdoor storage of indoor equipment is not recommended. The covering provided during shipment of indoor as-
semblies is NOT adequate for outdoor storage.
Cover the equipment to keep it free from dust, dirt, and corrosive elements. The covering must protect the assembly,
but permit adequate ventilation. Blocking placed between the roof of the equipment and the cover will help keep
covering material from restricting the air flow.
If the storage area is subject to humidity and significant temperature changes, energize the anti-condensation heat-
ers provided in the equipment, or add heat from a separate source to prevent condensation inside the equipment.
The internal temperature must be at least 5˚C (9˚F) above the ambient.
If storage temperatures fall below 0°C (32°F), energize the internal equipment heaters provided, or add sufficient
heat from a separate source to keep the internal temperature of the panel to at least 0°C (32°F).
In areas with high humidity, inspect the equipment regularly, and add additional heat if necessary to keep the
equipment dry.
Remove all loose packing, documents, and flammable materials before energizing heating elements.
Heat from a separate source must be removed before the equipment is put into service.
WARNING: Care must be taken that integral control power transformers are not accidentally
back-fed from the heater circuits. Disconnect primary and secondary fuses.
Summer Standby Operation
If equipment is switched off during warm periods, and they are subject to humidity and significant temperature
changes, energize the anti-condensation heaters provided in the equipment, or add heat from a separate source to
prevent condensation inside the equipment. The internal temperature must be at least 5˚C (9˚F) above the ambient.

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General Panel Notes
1. This panel is designed to UL508A to facilitate NEC and CEC compliance, However it is the responsibility of
installer(s) and end user(s) to make sure that the installation wiring and all equipment, including this panel,
fulfill appropriate national and local electrical code requirements.
2. Incoming and outgoing branch circuit conductors may not be protected by fuses or breakers in this panel.
Consult appropriate national and local electrical codes and device specifications for selective coordination.
3. Protection relays must be set on site according to the requirements of the site engineer’s protection study.
Low-level ground fault protection, if required, should be provided.
4. Consult all applicable instruction manuals.
5. Customer interlocks are provided for use of external shutdown device(s). Interlocks require contacts that open
to trip or shutdown.
6. Contacts are shown in the de-energized state. Controller contacts shown on electrical schematics are internal
to the controller. Most of these contacts are programmable to suit the mode of operation. Consult the appro-
priate user manual(s).
7. Dashed lines indicate user field wiring connections.
8. The panel installer must ground the panel according to appropriate national and local electrical code require-
ments.
9. Conduit openings in enclosure are to be user installed, sized and located as required. Hubs or fittings must be
of the same environmental rating as the enclosure to maintain integrity.
10. Unless fitted with an HMI sun sheild, do not place this equipment in direct sunlight.
11. Unless panel is properlly equipped with an enclosure heater for ambient temps below 0°C (32°F), the ambient
temperature outside this panel must be between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
12. If the panel cannot be placed into service upon receipt, an anticondensation heater must be used to prevent
condensation from forming inside the panel. This heater can be user supplied or factory supplied but must be
used to prevent damage to the panel.
13. Dimensions are for reference only, and are nominal unless otherwise specified.

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Installation
Heat Sink Considerations – Heat Dissipation
The Chromalox ITLS, ITLSC1D2, ITAS & ITASC1D2 Multiple Loop Heat Trace panels employ SSRs (Solid State
Relays) as a means to switch the heating load power. Inherently, SSRs produce heat when operating. This heat
is dissipated through the heat sinks which are typically mounted on the sides of the enclosures. These heat sinks
must be mounted such that the fins are vertically orientation in order to allow the heat sink to properly dissipate the
heat from the controller. The air flow around these heat sinks must in no way become restricted.
To maintain UL/cUL listing, the heat sinks must be inspected
prior to and during every season, or no more than every 12
months, to confirm that no debris or objects are in contact
with the heat sink. All debris must be removed from the
heat sink fins. High pressure blasts of clean, dry air or
other means which will not damage the fins are to be used
to dislodge all debris from the fins.
Servicing Heat Sinks
In the rare occurrence that the Power Board assembly, which
includes the Heat Sink, needs to be removed or inspected,
a minimum of 7 inches (18 cm) of clearance is needed to
externally withdraw the assembly from the enclosure.
Outdoor Applications
Equipment protection from the environment must be carefully considered when installing these systems outdoors.
Both Solar Loading and UV Rays from the sun can impact the performance of these systems.
Solar Loading
The panel ratings, per UL/cUL, are based on operating the panel within the listed Ambient Environmental tempera-
tures and under NO SOLAR LOAD (exposure to direct sunlight).
Therefore, it is highly recommended to install an adequately designed Solar Shield to provide shade across the entire
top of the panel so no solar load is realized. This Shield will also provide some protection to the HMI Touchscreen.
See the appendix for Solar Shield design options offered by Chromalox.
UV Rays
The IntelliTrace®Heat Trace Panels employ an HMI Touch Screen with LED backlit technology. UV Rays are known
to be damaging to these types of HMI touch screens. Chromalox insists on installing HMI Sunscreens in all outdoor
applications to protect the HMI Touch screen from these harmful rays.
See the appendix for HMI Sunscreen design options offered by Chromalox.
Please note that warranties will only be honored if all of the following conditions are met:
1. Suggested options are adequately designed are properly employed
2. These designs must either meet or exceed the designs suggested by Chromalox
3. This Optional Equipment must be installed prior to initial equipment commissioning
Adjacent Panel
or Wall
7 Inches
(18 cm)

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The ITAS/ITLS Touch Screen Computer is extremely user friendly and quite intuitive. Navigation to any other
screens or any 2 or 6 circuit grouping of circuts is accomplished by selecting the blue labeled buttons along the
bottom of the screen or in the upper right or left hand corners.
The main menu screen displays alarm status, circuit number, circuit name, process and set point temperatures,
current load demand, manual/auto control state and output percentage for 2-6 circuits at a time. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
Main Menu Screen
Circuit Number and Circuit Identification
Alarm Status & Type
2-6 Circuit
Navigation
Buttoon (x2)
Process
Temperature
Alarm Status by
2-6 Circuit Grouping
(1-6, 7-12 for 5 Cir
cuit
and up Systems
or 1-2, 3-4 for 2-4
Circuit Systems
up to 72 Circuits)
Temperature
Setpoint
Current Load
Control State
& Output %
Quick Launch to
Temperature Menu
Quick Launch to
Load Setup Menu
Quick Launch to
Tuning Menu
Quick Launch to
Sensor Mapping Menu
Quick Launch to
SystemMenu
Quick Launch to
Active Alarms Menu
Quick Launch to
Alarm Log Menu

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The Temp Setup button at the bottom of the screen is a quick launch to the Temperature Property Sheet which is
simply a series of tabaulated screens. See Figure 2.
Each block contains input cells for the panel operation. For example, temperature and overide controls are located
within the Temp Setup Screen.
Navigation notes:
1. Each screen illustrates 2 or 6 circuits at a time. To make setting changes to circuits beyond the current screen
within the menus, one must select the Circuit Navigation buttons in the upper right or left of screen.
2. For most screens, to save your settings and exit back to the mail screen, select the “X” button in the lower right
corner of the screen.
Temp Setup Menu
Figure 2

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Security Levels & Password Screen
After touching the Temp Setup button, but before the Temp Setup Menu is presented, a pop-up screen request-
ing a password will appear. See Figure 3:
Initial factory set passwords for the below levels of Security are:
Level Title Code
4. Manager 999
3. Engineering 55
2. Supervisor 20
1. Operator 100
Enter the appropriate password and then hit ENT to continue to the setup screen.
Each of the above Security Levels has predefined accessibility and rights within the programming of the control
panel. They include:
Level Title Accessibility/Rights
4. Manager All customer pages, all passwords and Setpoints editing
3. Engineering All customer pages, Engineering password and All Setpoints editing
2. Supervisor Setpoints, Tuning and Sensor Mapping Tabs & All Setpoints editing
1. Operator Setpoints Tab. Temperature Set Point editing
Changes to specific areas within the menus can only be made once the correct security level code has been
selected.
Figure 3

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Temp Setup Menu
The Temp Setup Menu tab (See Figure 4) contains input cells for the following settings for each circuit:
• Customized Naming of each Circuit
• Process Temperature Set Point
• High & Low Temperature Alarm Limits
• Maximum allowable GFEP (Ground Fault Equipment Protection) Alarm Limit
• Output behavior, whether Automatically or Manually
• Manual Output Load Percentage (if enabled)
• Circuit Output Override (Enable or Disable Each Circuit)
Additionally, there exists a “Global Setting” within the Circuit# 1 Grid
• Apply Globally Setting
Figure 4

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Temp Setup Menu Navigation notes:
1. Each screen illustrates 2 or 6 circuits at a time. To make setting changes to circuits beyond the current screen
within the Temp Setup Menu, one must select the Circuit Navigation buttons in the upper right or left of screen.
Figure 5 illustrates the input cell identification and location for a single circuit within the Temp Setup Menu:
Figure 5
Circuit Name
Temperature Setpoint
High Temperature
Alarm Limit
Low Temperature
Alarm Limit
Manual Output
Load Percentage
Soft Start
Enable/Disable
Auto/Manual
Output Operation
Apply T
emperature
Settings to all
Circuits
Enable/Disable
Circuit

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Definitions for each of the Temp Setup Input Cells:
Name: Customize the Name of this individual circuit or loop
Temp STPT: Process Temperature Set Point (degrees F or C)
HI STPT: High Temperature Alarm Limit (degrees F or C)
LO STPT: Low Temperature Alarm Limit (degrees F or C)
Auto/Manual: Select Auto if you wish the Output behavior to be a function of a PID Algorithm or ON/OFF
Control (See Tuning Tab for selection)
Select Manual if you wish the Output to be driven by a pre-determined Output Percentage.
Enter the desired % output.
Disable Output: Select this check box if you wish to turn off or disable this circuit.
Apply Globally: This allows the user to copy all of the settings or Circuit Parameters from Circuit #1 to all other
available circuits.
Apply Settings Globally
The ITLS/ITAS has a feature which allows the user to apply settings from a single circuit to all of the remaining
circuit within the system. Within Circuit #1 on the Load Setup Menu (See Figure 6), complete the input of the pa-
rameters and select the “Apply Glob” button to mirror these settings across all circuits.
Soft Start Feature
These control panels are ideal for controlling heat trace
cable. Certain heating cables exhibit inherent current
inrush in colder temperatures. This inrush can cause
nuisance breaker tripping. To limit inrush current on
the overall system, a proprietary soft start algorithm is
applied during system start-up. This will ONLY occur
while the operation mode is set to AUTO.
The soft start program will increment output % by
1% every 1 second until the desired temperature is
reached or the output % achieves 100%. After the soft
start program completes its cycle, the control mode of
the system will either be PID or ON/OFF Control Mode,
depending what was selected by the user.
The soft start program will not function if the control
mode is set to Manual.
The default setting of the proprietary soft start feature
for each circuit is “enabled”. However, the soft start
feature may be disabled if so desired by the owner. The
owner has the option to manage the soft start feature
on each circuit individually.
See Figure 5.

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Figure 6
Load Setup Menu
The Load Setup Menu (See Figure 6) contains input
cells for the following settings for each circuit:
• High & Low Load Alarm Limits
• Trip and/or Latch Enabled/Disabled (Output Permis-
sion) upon GFEP Violation
• Maximum allowable GFEP (Ground Fault Equipment
Protection) Alarm Limit
Additionally, there exists a “Global Setting” within the
circuit# 1 Grid
• Apply Glob. Setting

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Definitions for each of the Load Setup Menu Input Cells
Load HI Stpt ................. High Current Alarm Limit (Amps)
LoadLO Stpt................. Low Current Alarm Limit (Amps)
GFEP: ........................... Maximum Allowable Leakage Current setpoint (milliamps)
Trip (GFEP): .................. Enabled: If the GFEP limit is met, the output will be 0%.
Disabled: If the GFEP limit is met, the output is unaffected.
Latch (GFEP): ............... Enabled: If the GFEP limit is met, the alarm condition will remain until it is manually cleared.
Disabled: If the GFEP limit is met, the alarm condition will be cleared once the GFEP vari-
able is less than the GFEP setpoint
Apply Globally: ............. This allows the user to copy all of the settings or Circuit Parameters from Circuit #1 to all
other available Circuits.
Apply Settings Globally
The ITLS/ITAS has a feature which allows the user to apply settings from a single loop to all of the remaining loops
within the system. Within Loop #1 on the Setpoints Tab (See Figure 4), complete the input of the parameters and
select the “Apply Globally” button to mirror these settings across all loops.

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Tuning Menu
The owner has a choice of how the output is to be operated: Auto, Manual or Off. These selections are made within
the Temp Setup Menu. If “Auto”, or Automatic Control Operation is desired, then the tuning of the automatic con-
trol is accomplished via the Tuning Menu.
Figure 7