Define Instruments PRO-TC-LV User manual

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This quad channel thermocouple con-
troller is ideal for numerous industrial
temperature applications. It accepts di-
rect sensor input from all common ther-
mocouple types.
One of the key features of this controller
is its ability to average the inputs across
2, 3 or 4 temperature channels, and use
this averaged value for a display source
or for setpoint activation.
Contents
1 - Specications .............................. 2
2 - Front Panel & Display ................. 3
3 - Wiring.......................................... 5
4 - Dimensions & Installation .......... 8
5 - Data Sources ............................. 10
6 - Input Setup & Calibration ........ 13
7 - Setpoint Setup .......................... 20
8 - Setpoint Direct Access.............. 23
9 - Reset PIN Numbers / View
Firmware Version...................... 23
A - Appendix A - Serial Modes....... 24
PRO-TC
Temperature Controller
Order Codes
PRO-TC
-HV
-LV
85–265V AC / 95–370V DC
15–48V AC / 10–72V DC
Options
-R2
-R4
2 x relay outputs
4 x relay outputs
-A 1 x mA/V analog output
-S2R 1 x RS232 (RJ11 terminal)
-S4S 1 x RS485 (screw terminal)

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1 SPECIFICATIONS
Input
Sensor input Thermocouple types J, K,
R, T or N
Power supply HV (85–265V AC/95–
370V DC) or LV (15–48V AC/10–72V DC)
Temperature units Degrees C or F
Processing rate 10Hz
Resolution 0.1°C
Zero dri ±40nV/°C
Span dri ±20ppm/°C FS max
Non-linearity 1°C max
Input noise 160nVp-p typical at 1Hz
output rate
Noise rejection 50/60Hz
Output rate Fixed 10Hz averaged per
channel
Relay Output
Number of relay outputs None, 2, or 4
Relay output type 5A form A (3A 240V
AC max or 3A 30V DC max)
Analog Output
Analog output type 1 x Isolated 16 bit
4–20mA / 0–10V (selectable)
Features Fully scalable. Window pro-
grammable over any range within the
controller's full-scale range
Comm Port
Number of serial ports None or 1
Serial port options Isolated RS232 (RJ
terminal) or RS485 (screw terminal)
Output mode Custom ASCII, Modbus
RTU slave, or Ranger A (5 updates/sec)
Data rate: 1200–115k2 baud
Parity: Odd, even or none
Programming
Front panel buttons Up, Down, P (Prog/
Enter), plus 2 Menu buttons (F)
Security Input and setpoint setups
are independently accessible and PIN
protected
Display
Display type LED display, 5 buttons
LED indicators 6 setpoint indicator LED's
Digits 1 row of 6 digits, 13mm (0.5"), 14
segment alphanumeric LED
Display range 0.1 to 99999.9
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL

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Construction
Casing Panel mount case
Ingress protection rating IP65 dust/
splash proof (face only)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
48 x 96 x 120mm (1.89 x 3.78 x 4.72")
Panel cutout 45 x 92mm (1.77 x 3.62")
2 FRONT PANEL & DISPLAY
2.1 - Front panel
SPX The SP LED's are used to
indicate active setpoints.
This button is used to ac-
cess the Input Setup & Calibra-
tion menu (Section 6).
This button is used to save
96mm (3.78")
48mm
(1.89")
your settings and advance to the next step in the setup process.
This button is typically used to scroll through options or increase values in the
setup menu. Pressing this button from the main display will allow you to view/reset
the Peak value, or to view the current input values for channels 1–4 (see 2.3).
This button is typically used to scroll through options or decrease values in the
setup menu. Pressing this button from the main display will allow you to view/reset
the Valley value, or to view the current channel average value (see 2.3).
This button is used to access the Setpoint Setup menu (Section 7) and the Set-
point Direct Access menu (Section 8).

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2.2 - Display brightness
To adjust the display brightness, press the and buttons together from the
main display. BRI appears and toggles with the current setting. Use the and
buttons to adjust the LED backlight, and then press to nish.
2.3 - Up and down button shortcuts
Pressing the and buttons from the main operational display allows instant
access to a number of values held in the controller's memory. These variables will ap-
pear in the order shown in the table below, and will cycle continuously at each press
of the or button.
Press at any time to return to normal operating mode. PEAK and VALLEY may be
reset to zero by pressing the and buttons at the same time while the variable
is being displayed.
Up and down button shortcuts
PEAK The maximum measured value since the instrument was turned on or reset
(see 5.5)
TEMP 1 Current input value for channel 1
TEMP 2 Current input value for channel 2
TEMP 3 Current input value for channel 3
TEMP 4 Current input value for channel 4
VALLEY The minimum measured value since the instrument was turned on or reset
(see 5.5)
AVETMP Average temperature value (see 5.4A)

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3 WIRING
3.1 - Pinouts
EF
A C
D
BKey
3.1A Relay Output (see 3.3)
3.1B Serial Port (see 3.5)
3.1C Analog Output (see 3.4)
3.1D Analog Input (see 3.2)
3.1E Function Pins (see 3.6)
3.1F Power Supply HV/LV
(see 3.7)
3.2 - Analog input
See 3.1D
Wire the analog input module as shown, referring to the
product label. The unit accepts input from up to four ther-
mocouple sensors. (To use less than four sensors, select
your number of sensors in 6.2D.)
TC3TC2TC1 TC4
Note that you must start wiring from channel 1. (I.e. For 2 channels, use CH1–2, not CH3–4).
3.3 - Relay outputs
See 3.1A
If your controller has relay
outputs tted, wire them as
shown. Relays can be pro-
grammed to operate within
the total span range of the
controller.
SP2 SP1
–R2
SP3SP4 SP1SP2
–R4

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3.4 - Analog output
See 3.1C
If your controller has analog output tted, wire it as shown for either
voltage (0–10V) or current (4–20mA).
–V +V –mA
+mA
-A
3.5 - Serial port
See 3.1B
If your controller has serial port tted, wire it as shown
in the applicable diagram. (S2R: RS232, RJ11 terminal,
S4S: RS485, screw terminal).
N/C SGND +5V DC (option) RXD TXD N/C
-S2R
D
-
D + SGND
-S4S
3.6 - Function pins
See 3.1E
Connect external switches as shown to enable
a function to be executed when its switch is
activated.
›Pk/Val Resets the peak and valley readings
›Hold Holds the current display value
›Test Resets the meter
Pk/Val TestHold
COM
Note that if you have activated the multiplex feature by setting your analog output
source to MPX in 6.6B, then the 'Pk/Val' and 'Hold' pins will not perform the func-
tions described above. (See 5.4C for more information.)

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3.7 - Power supply
See 3.1F
DO NOT attempt to wire your controller while the power is on. NEVER connect your
low voltage controller to mains power.
Wire your controller for low or high voltage power supply, as show in the diagrams
below. Check the label on the unit against the colour of the connector:
›Orange =
High voltage (85–265V AC,
95–370V DC)
›Black =
Low voltage (15–48V AC,
10–72V DC)
High
voltage
(HV)
HV power
supply
−DC
Neutral
AC
+DC
Live
AC
Low
voltage
(LV)
LV power
supply
−DC
Neutral
AC
+DC
Live
AC
Once you have completed the wiring process it is safe to switch on your power
supply. Ensure that your display is functioning before you proceed.

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4 DIMENSIONS & INSTALLATION
4.1 - Case dimensions
Cabling
Allowance
96mm
(3.78")
92mm
(3.62")
120
mm (4.72")
39
mm (1.54")
155mm (6.10") minimum depth required behind panel
4mm (0.16")
Cabling
Allowance
48mm
(1.89")
45mm
(1.77")
120mm (4.72") 39mm (1.54")
155mm (6.10") minimum depth required behind panel
4mm (0.16")

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4.2 - Installation instructions
A Prepare the Panel Cutout to
92 x 45mm ±.5 (3.62 x 1.77" ±.02),
as shown below.
Allow at least 155mm (6.10")
depth behind the panel to accom-
modate the meter body, protrud-
ing connectors and cabling.
B Remove the Mounting Clips from
the meter back.
C Slide the Panel Gasket over the
rear of the unit to the back of the
Meter Faceplate.
D From the front of the panel, insert
the meter into the Panel Cutout.
Holding the unit in place, engage
the Mounting Clips so that the tabs
snap into place over the notches on
the case.
E To achieve a proper seal, tighten
the Screws evenly until the unit sits
rmly against the panel. Do not
over-tighten the screws.
Panel Meter Faceplate
Panel
Gasket
Mounting
Clips
Screws 92mm ±.5
(3.62″ ±.02)
45mm ±.5
(1.77″ ±.02)
Panel Cutout

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5 DATA SOURCES
5.1 - Available data sources
The table below shows the data sources that are available for the various controller
outputs. See 5.2–5.5 for more information.
Display SP Analog O/P Serial O/P Peak/Valley
DISP    
AUTO 
TEMP 1–4    
AVETMP     
MAXTMP     
MINTMP     
MPX 
PEAK    
VALLEY    
5.2 - Display
The data source for the Display determines what will be displayed on the screen
when the controller is in normal operating mode - you can set this in 6.3B.
Most of the available data sources can be selected (see 5.1). You can also select
'AUTO', which will cause the display to cycle continuously through the four
temperature input channels.
While 'Display' has its own data source, it can also be used as a data source - for a
setpoint, the analog output, the serial output, or the peak and valley values. This will
essentially mirror the display data source to the selected output, allowing the cycling
'AUTO' feature to be used with other outputs, if desired.