Novus N20K48 User manual

MODULAR PROCESS CONTROLLER
N20K48
USER GUIDE V1.0x

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1SAFETY ALERTS ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
2INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 CONTROLLER ........................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 CLICKNGO MODULES ...........................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 DOCK.......................................................................................................................................................................................6
3INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................................8
3.1.2 INPUT CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................................................................8
3.1.3 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS...............................................................................................................................................8
3.2 PANEL INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 HOW TO ATTACH THE DOCK TO THE CONTROLLER .......................................................................................................9
3.4 HOW TO ATTACH A MODULE TO THE DOCK .....................................................................................................................9
3.5 DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................10
3.5.1 DIMENSIONS WITH THE DOCK ..................................................................................................................................10
4OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................................................11
4.1 INITIAL OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................................11
4.1 DISPLAY INFORMATION..................................................................................................................................................11
4.2 KEYBOARD .......................................................................................................................................................................11
4.3 ACCESSING CYCLES AND CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS.....................................................................................12
4.4 HOW THE DEVICE WILL OPERATE AFTER YOU INSERT A CLICKNGO MODULE.....................................................13
4.2 FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................................13
4.2.1 ANALOG INPUT CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................................13
4.2.2 OUTPUT CONFIGURATION .........................................................................................................................................13
4.2.3 ALARM CONFIGURATION ...........................................................................................................................................14
4.2.3.1 INPUT ERROR TYPES..........................................................................................................................................14
4.2.4 ALARM TIMER ..............................................................................................................................................................15
4.2.5 CONTROL MODES .......................................................................................................................................................15
4.2.6 PID CONTROL MODE AND ON/OFF CONTROL MODE .............................................................................................15
4.2.7 INITIAL ALARM BLOCK FUNCTION.............................................................................................................................15
4.2.8 SQUARE ROOT EXTRACTION FUNCTION.................................................................................................................15
4.2.9 SOFT START FUNCTION .............................................................................................................................................16
4.2.10 LOOP BREAK DETECTION (LBD) FUNCTION ............................................................................................................17
4.2.11 SAFE OUTPUT FUNCTION IN CASE OF SENSOR FAILURE ....................................................................................17
4.2.12 TIMERS .........................................................................................................................................................................17
4.3 PARAMETER DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................................................19
4.3.1 OPERATION CYCLE.....................................................................................................................................................19
4.3.2 CONTROL CYCLE (CFG >> CtRL)..............................................................................................................................21
4.3.3 ALARM CYCLE (CFG >> ALM) .....................................................................................................................................23
4.3.4 INPUT CYCLE (CFG >>IN) ..........................................................................................................................................25
4.3.5 OUTPUT A CYCLE (CFG >> out.A)............................................................................................................................26
4.3.6 OUTPUT B CYCLE (CFG >> out.B)............................................................................................................................26
4.3.7 MODULES CYCLE (CFG >> md.1 or the module number according to its position in the dock) .................................27
4.3.8 PROGRAM CYCLE (CFG >> PROG).............................................................................................................................28
4.3.9 TIMER CYCLE (CFG >> tm).........................................................................................................................................30
4.3.10 CALIBRATION CYCLE (CFG >> CaLib).....................................................................................................................31
4.4 CONFIGURATION PROTECTION ........................................................................................................................................33
4.4.1 PASSWORD ..................................................................................................................................................................33
4.4.2 PASSWORD PROTECTION .........................................................................................................................................33
4.4.3 MASTER PASSWORD ..................................................................................................................................................33
4.5 COMMUNICATION INTERFACES........................................................................................................................................33
4.5.1 USB INTERFACE ..........................................................................................................................................................33

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4.5.2 BLUETOOTH INTERFACE............................................................................................................................................33
5RAMPS AND SOAKS PROGRAMS .............................................................................................................................................34
5.1 PROGRAM LINK ...................................................................................................................................................................34
5.2 EVENT ALARM......................................................................................................................................................................34
6PID PARAMETERS.......................................................................................................................................................................35
6.1 AUTO-TUNING......................................................................................................................................................................35
6.2 AUTO-ADAPTATIVE TUNING...............................................................................................................................................35
7CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE...................................................................................................................................................37
7.1 QUICKTUNE..........................................................................................................................................................................37
7.2 QUICKTUNE MOBILE ...........................................................................................................................................................37
7.3 CONFIGURING THE DEVICE WITH QUICKTUNE ..............................................................................................................37
7.3.1 BASIC ............................................................................................................................................................................37
7.3.2 FEATURES....................................................................................................................................................................38
7.3.2.1 ANALOG INPUT ....................................................................................................................................................38
7.3.2.2 DIGITAL OUTPUT .................................................................................................................................................39
7.3.2.3 CONTROL..............................................................................................................................................................39
7.3.2.4 TUNING .................................................................................................................................................................40
7.3.2.5 ALARMS ................................................................................................................................................................41
7.3.2.6 RnS PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................................................................43
7.3.2.7 TIMER....................................................................................................................................................................44
7.3.2.8 PROTECTION........................................................................................................................................................45
7.3.2.9 GENERAL..............................................................................................................................................................45
7.3.3 CYCLES.........................................................................................................................................................................46
7.3.3.1 OPERATION ..........................................................................................................................................................46
7.3.3.2 CONTROL..............................................................................................................................................................46
7.3.3.3 ALARMS ................................................................................................................................................................47
7.3.3.4 ANALOG INPUT ....................................................................................................................................................49
7.3.3.5 OUT.A ....................................................................................................................................................................50
7.3.3.6 OUT.B ....................................................................................................................................................................50
7.3.3.7 RnS PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................................................................51
7.3.3.8 TIMING...................................................................................................................................................................52
7.3.3.9 CALIBRATION .......................................................................................................................................................53
7.3.4 FAVORITE .....................................................................................................................................................................53
8MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................54
8.1 CONTROLLER ISSUES ........................................................................................................................................................54
8.2 INPUT CALIBRATION ...........................................................................................................................................................54
9SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................................................................55
9.1 IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................................................................................................55
9.2 CERTIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................................56
10 WARRANTY..............................................................................................................................................................................57

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1SAFETY ALERTS
The symbols below are used in the device and throughout this manual to draw the user’s attention to important information related to device safety
and use.
CAUTION
Read the manual fully before installing and
operating the device.
CAUTION OR HAZARD
Risk of electric shock.
ATTENTION
Material sensitive to static charge. Check
precautions before handling.
All safety recommendations appearing in this manual must be followed to ensure personal safety and prevent damage to the instrument or system.
If the instrument is used in a manner other than that specified in this manual, the device’s safety protections may not be effective.

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2INTRODUCTION
N20K48 Modular Controller brings a new concept of modularity to panel instrumentation.
Traditionally, manufacturers of electronic instrumentation have a wide range of controllers. Each model presents different functionalities, designed to
meet the specific requirements of each installation. In the modularity concept applied to N20K48 Modular Controller, this is provided in a single
controller, which already has a minimum set of features and a basic configuration that can meet several applications.
In addition, you can attach ClickNGo electronic modules, which provide resources such as analog inputs and outputs, digital inputs and outputs, and
RS485 communication to the device. The attached modules will be automatically recognized by the controller, which will display the parameters to
set the available resources. All modules come with the terminals for electrical connections.
You must use the dock accessory (plastic adapter) to attach the modules to the controller in an easy and quick way. No screws are required.
N20K48 Modular Controller, dock, and ClickNGo modules are separate products and must be ordered individually.
The image below shows the elements available in the modularity model adopted by N20K48 Modular Controller:
N20K48 Modular Controller
2.1 CONTROLLER
N20K48 Modular Controller is a complete and autonomous device. It can control several processes. You can expand its capabilities by attaching
ClickNGo electronic modules, which allow it to meet more complex applications.
The device has the following features:
•1 Universal analog input channel (INPUT)
•1 Voltage pulse output channel (OUT.A)
•1 Relay output channel (OUT.B)
•Power supply circuit (POWER)
•HMI with LCD display and keyboard
•Main CPU
•1 USB port
Device overview
The device has 2 models, differing in relation to the power supply voltage:
•100~240 Vac/dc power supply model
•24 Vdc/ac power supply model
You can insert up to 8 ClickNGo modules in your N20K48 Modular Controller. The added module will be automatically identified by the controller.
The parameters to configure each module will be displayed in the controller configuration cycles (see MODULES CYCLE section).

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2.2 CLICKNGO MODULES
The ClickNGo electronic modules extend the N20K48 Modular Controller capabilities. They are electrically powered by the controller and have their
own connectors. The modules have 3 sizes:
Sizes
Currently, the following modules are available:
•ClickNGo CG-2R5 Module: Provides 2 channels of Relay Output. Size 2.
•ClickNGo CG-3DI Module: Provides 3 channels of Digital Inputs. Size 1.
•ClickNGo CG-3DO Module: Provides 3 channels of Voltage Pulse Digital Output. Size 1.
•ClickNGo CG-485 Module: Provides 1 RS485 Digital Communication channel. Size 1.
•ClickNGo CG-AO Module: Provides 1 Analog Output channel. Size 1.
You can get information about each module on NOVUS website.
2.3 DOCK
Once attached to the back of the N20K48 Modular Controller, the dock allows you to attach electronic modules to the device (see CLICKNGO
MODULES section). It connects electrically to the controller and conducts the electrical control and power supply signals to the electronic modules.
Accessory dock
The dock is designed to hold up to 8 ClickNGo modules. Size 1 modules use 1 slot in the dock and a controller with an attached dock can hold up to
8 modules of that size. Size 2 modules use 2 slots in the dock and a controller with an attached dock can hold up to 4 modules of that size. Size 2
modules can be used in the following positions:
•1 and 2
•3 and 4
•5 and 6
•7 and 8
You cannot install size 2 ClickNGo modules in pairs of slots 2 and 3 / 6 and 7.
Modules of size 4 occupy 4 slots in the dock. Thus, the N20K48 Modular Controller supports only 2 ClickNGo modules of that size.
Dock positions

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You can combine modules of different sizes if you observe the possible positions for the size 2 modules, as shown in the examples below:
Modules attached to the dock

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3INSTALLATION
3.1 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
The figures below reproduce the labels placed on the top of the device and show the disposition of the N20K48 Modular Controller resources:
POWER SUPPLY 100~240 VAC/DC POWER SUPPLY 24 VDC/AC
Electrical connections labels
INSTALLATION RECOMENDATIONS
•Electronic and analog signal conductors should run through the plant separately from the output and supply conductors. If possible, in grounded
conduits.
•The power supply for electronic instruments must come from a network suitable for instrumentation.
•The use of RC FILTERS (noise suppressors) in contactor coils, solenoids, etc. is recommended.
•In control applications, you must consider what can happen when any part of the system fails. The built-in safety features of the device do not
guarantee total protection.
•You must detach the terminal blocks from the device to make the electrical connections. Before you connect them, make sure you have made
the correct connections.
3.1.1 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
100~240 Vac/dc Model 24 Vdc/ac Model
3.1.2 INPUT CONNECTIONS
•Thermocouples: Figure 10 shows the connection mode for thermocouple sensors. If you need to extend the thermocouple wires, use
appropriate compensating cables.
•50 mV, 5 V and 10 V: Figure 11 shows the connection mode for 0-50 mV, 5 V and 10 V.
•RTD (Pt100): Figure 12 shows the connection mode for the 3-wire Pt100. You should use conductors of the same gauge and length to
compensate for cable length. For 4-wire Pt100, you must leave one conductor disconnected at the controller. For 2-wire Pt100, use short-circuited
terminals 1 and 2.
•0-20 mA and 4-20 mA: Figure 13 shows the connection mode for current signals.
Thermocouple
connection
50 mV, 5 V and 10 V
connections
3-wire Pt100 connections 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA
connections
3.1.3 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
Output A
connection (Voltage Pulse)
Output B
connection (Relay)

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3.2 PANEL INSTALLATION
N20K48 Modular Controller is suitable for panel installation. You should install it according to the steps below:
•Make a cut-out in the panel as specified in the technical specifications table (see SPECIFICATIONS chapter).
•Remove the controller fixing clips.
•Insert the controller in the panel.
•Replace the fixing clips on the controller, attaching them as shown in the figure below:
Fixing clips
3.3 HOW TO ATTACH THE DOCK TO THE CONTROLLER
You must attach the dock to the back of the N20K48 Modular Controller, as shown in the figure below:
Attaching the dock to the controller
To attach it to the device, simply press it down until you hear it click into place. To remove it, we recommend using a screwdriver, which can help you
release the side locks without damaging the product.
3.4 HOW TO ATTACH A MODULE TO THE DOCK
Once you have attached the dock to your device (as shown in the DOCK section of this chapter), you can add one or more ClickNGo modules to it.
To do so, simply insert the module into the dock and press it down until you hear it click into place. If the module is not positioned correctly, it is either
not plugged in properly or it has been plugged in at an incorrect position.
You cannot add modules of sizes 2 and 4 between inputs 2 and 3 and inputs 6 and 7. You can use modules of different sizes up to the limit of the
dock physical space.
Before inserting or removing a ClickNGo module, make sure the device has been turned off.

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3.5 DIMENSIONS
N20K48 Modular Controller has the following dimensions:
Dimensions
3.5.1 DIMENSIONS WITH THE DOCK
After you connect the dock to the back of the device, N20K48 Modular Controller will have the following dimensions:
Device dimensions with the dock
The dock has the following dimensions:
Device dimensions without the dock