PPE BTC15 User manual

PLASTIC PROCESS EQUIPMENT, INC.
BTC15
Temperature Controller
Operation Manual
PLASTIC PROCESS EQUIPMENT, INC.
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Table of Contents
Controller Layout ....................................................... Pg. 3
Basic Operation Procedures ..................................... Pg. 4
Parameters ............................................................... Pg. 6
Parameter Description .............................................. Pg. 6
Display Codes ........................................................... Pg. 8
Warranty
This product is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of two years from the date of delivery. If the
unit should malfunction, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation.
Upon examination, if the unit is found to be defective, at our option, it will
be repaired or replaced at no cost to the customer.
Warranty does not cover: contact points, fuses, or triacs.
Warranty is null and void when: Signs of abuse or tampering are
found, incorrect fuse type is used, application of High Voltage
rated over the system’s required specifications, or application of
High Voltage to thermocouple inputs.
PPE accepts no responsibility or liablity for the APPLICATION by the
customer of temperature controllers. This liability is assumed by the
customer. Upon inspection, if the returned product does not meet our
warrantyrequirements,customermaybesubjecttoareasonableservice
charge. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, for temperature
controllers except as stated herein. In no event shall PPE be liable for
consequential, incidental, or special damages beyond our control. The
buyer’s sole remedy for any breach of this agreement shall not exceed
the purchase price paid by the buyer to PPE.
©2013 Plastic Process Equipment, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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Set-Point Value Display Process Value Display
When decimal is lit,
manual percentage
power is engaged
When decimal is lit,
output power is on
When decimal is lit, volt-
age is displayed ± 3%
When decimal is lit,
amperage is displayed
When decimal is lit, temp.
is displayed in Celsius
User Input Keypad Mode Indicator LEDs
SOFT - Soft Start
MAN - Manual/Open
loop
AUTO -Auto/Closed
loop
STBY - Standby
Mode
BST - Boost Mode
Up/down keys
For adjustment
of setpoint/
parameters
Mode Select key
Manual, Auto, Standby,
and Boost
Parameter key
Scroll through
parameters
Enter key
Save changes
Amps/Volt key
View Current and
voltage
Figure 1
Controller Layout
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Basic Operation Procedures
The BTC15 temperature controller is ready to run from factory
settings.
Basic Operation:
Turn power on by pressing the *POWER* button.
SOFT START mode: The controller will start in SOFT START
mode if the process value is below 212° F or 100° C. After the
SOFT START duration time (parameter P16), the controller will go into
AUTO mode (factory default).
Note*: MODE changes cannot be made during SOFT START mode
unless the lock is disabled in parameter (P17).
SETPOINT CHANGE: To change the setpoint value, use the *UP* and
*DOWN* keys to select the desired temperature then press *ENTER*.
The minimum and maximum values for temperature and setpoint are
32° - 999° Fahrenheit (5° - 650° Celsius).
Mode:
There are 4 running modes available: manual (open loop), automatic
(closed loop), standby (idle), and boost. A solid lit LED indicates the
mode the controller is in.
To change mode:
Press the *MODE SELECT* key until the blinking LED is over the
desired mode, then press the *ENTER* key. A solid lit LED will indicate
the current running mode.
Note*: To exit the mode function with no changes, press the *MODE
SELECT* then the *UP* or *DOWN* key.
Siren will momentarily sound when status changes occur (e.g. when
BOOST is enabled).
ENTER must be pressed after any adjustment (such as setpoint,
parameter, or mode) is made to store new information.
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Standby and Boost:
The controller has two configurations for standby and boost modes:
auto or manual.
Standby:
AUTO-STANDBY - controller goes to the preset standby set-point
temperature set in parameter (P15)
MANUAL-STANDBY - controller goes to the preset % power set in
parameter (P14).
The controller will remain in STANDBY mode until it is manually
changed to another mode, or by pressing *MODE SELECT* then *UP*
or *DOWN*.
Boost:
AUTO-BOOST - controller goes to the preset BOOST set-point
temperature set in parameter (P12).
MANUAL-BOOST - controller goes to the preset % power set in
parameter (P13).
Controller will remain in BOOST mode until preset time has elapsed,
set in parameter (P11).
Error Reset:
Upon detection of TOH, TSH, or HIA, the controller must be powered
off, then on, to clear the error once the issue has been corrected.
Refer to Pg. 8 for error codes.
Parameter Changes:
1. Press the *PMTR* key until the desired parameter is reached. (List
of parameters is available on page 8).
2. Press the *UP* or *DOWN* key to change the options for the
selected parameter.
3. When complete, press the *ENTER* key to store to memory.
(Changes can be made to all parameters before pressing *ENTER*).
To exit at any time, press the *ENTER* key.
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Parameters
Parameter Description
# Parameters Defaults
P01 Auto Power On - (YES or NO) YES
P02 Control Type - Power Control Type Phase or Burst mode (PH
or BT) PH
P03 Over Current Limit - (1 - 21) Amps 16
P04 Celsius or Fahrenheit (°C or °F) F
P05 Thermocouple Type - (J or K) J
P06 Over-temp. Alarm Limit - (8° - 30° Fahrenheit), (6° - 17°
Celsius) 30
P07 Under-temp. Alarm Limit - (5° - 30° Fahrenheit), (5° - 17°
Celsius) 30
P08 T/C Pinched - (1 - 250) seconds or (000 = disabled) 60
P09 Open TRIAC, Heater - (1 - 240) seconds or (000 = disabled) 30
P10 APO Enable - (YES or NO) YES
P11 Boost Time Setting - (5 - 999) seconds 30
P12 Boost Temperature - (5° - 250° Fahrenheit), (5° - 120°
Celsius) 75
P13 Manual Boost Power - (5 - 100%) 25%
P14 Manual Standby Power - (5 - 100%) 10%
P15 Standby Temperature - (50° - 350° Fahrenheit), (50° - 175°
Celsius) 250
P16 Soft Start Time - (0 - 20) minutes 5
P17 Soft Start Lock - (YES or NO) YES
P18 Audible Alarm - (YES or NO) YES
P19 Keypad Lock - (YES or NO) NO
P20 Frequency (Hertz) DISPLAY ONLY
P21 Tune Stabilization - (50 - 100) 60
P01) Auto Power On - After a power outage, controller will automatically power up upon
the return of power if enabled.
P02) Control Type - Power output type (PH or BT)
• PH – half cycle phase mode
• BT – burst cycle mode
P03) Over Current Limit Detection - Maxiumum amperage controller will allow for load
(Over Current Condition (HIA)). Recommended for user to adjust to heater current +10%
for better protection.
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Parameter Description (c)
P04) Select degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
P05) T/C Type - Select thermocouple types J or K.
P06) Over-temp. Alarm Limit - Alarm when process temp. is over setpoint value as set
in parameter.
P07) Under-temp. Alarm Limit - Alarm when process temp. is under setpoint value as
set in parameter.
P08) T/C Pinched - Time, in seconds, that the controller will take to detect a pinched or
shorted thermocouple. (There is current, no rise in temperature)
P09) Open TRIAC/Heater - Time, in seconds, that the controller will take to detect an
open TRIAC, open heater, or open wire. (No current and no rise in temperature)
P10) APO Enable - In the event of a T/C break and the controller is at set point, the
controller uses the last average output power (APO) to maintain temperature. (Automatic
Bumpless Transfer). T/C must be repaired as soon as possible.
P11) Boost Time setting - Time (in seconds) desired for boost mode.
P12) Auto Mode Boost Temp. - Boost temperature over setpoint. (Boost temp. + set-
point)
P13) Manual Mode Boost Power - Manual percentage power output during boost mode
for a set time (P15).
P14) Manual Mode Standby Power - Manual percentage power output during standby
mode.
P15) Auto Mode Standby temp. - Standby/idle setpoint value.
P16) Soft-Start Time - Time duration, in minutes, that the controller is in Soft-Start.
(Bake Out)
P17) Soft-Start Lock - Prevents users from changing mode while in soft-start.
P18) Audible Alarm Enable/Disable - controller audible alarm.
P19) Keypad Lock - YES: Disables all keys, except for the *PMTR* key, to prevent
unwanted changes. NO: All keys enabled.
P20) Frequency - AC line frequency (Display only).
P21) Tuning Stabilization - Adjustment for heaters with lagging thermocouple or low
mass (quick heat dissipation heaters). If there is fluctuation of temperature, adjust higher
(recommended maximum of 75).
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Display Codes
J7
1
2
3
Pin 1 & 2 - Non-PPE Mainframe
Pin 2 & 3 - PPE Mainframe
Anti-Arcing Protection: Jumper J7 is to prevent damage to the contact points
of the controller when removed from the mainframe while power is still on. J7
is set to pins 2 & 3 by factory default. If the controller is placed in a non-PPE
mainframe, place jumper on pins 1 & 2. If jumper is placed incorrectly, a TOH
error may occur (NO POWER OUPUT).
JUMPER
NOTE: Power off controller before removing or inserting into
mainframe
Display Codes: Displayed on PRT (process temperature display)
Display Code Description Explaination
Hi High Temperature Process temp. over setpoint value.
Lo Low Temperature Process temp. under setpoint value.
OTC Open Thermocouple Thermocouple is open or break.
RTC Reverse Thermo-
couple Thermocouple wire reversed.
PTC Pinched Thermo-
couple Thermocouple has been shorted/ pinched.
TOH Open TRIAC/Heater TRIAC, heater is open.
TSH TRIAC/Heater
Shorted TRIAC or heater shorted. (100% power output)
HIA Over Current Detec-
tion Load has exceeded the amperage set in parameters.
APO Average Power
Output Thermocouple is open and APO is currently running.
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