RKC INSTRUMENT RB100 User manual

RB SERIES
IMR02C15-E4
RKC INSTRUMENT INC.
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Digital Temperature Controlle
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RB500/RB700
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Instruction Manual

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the respective companies.

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Thank you for purchasing this RKC product. In order to achieve maximum performance and ensure
proper operation of your new instrument, carefully read all the instructions in this manual. Please
place the manual in a convenient location for easy reference.
NOTICE
This manual assumes that the reader has a fundamental knowledge of the principles of electricity,
process control, computer technology and communications.
The figures, diagrams and numeric values used in this manual are only for purpose of illustration.
 RKC is not responsible for any damage or injury that is caused as a result of using this instrument,
instrument failure or indirect damage.
 RKC is not responsible for any damage and/or injury resulting from the use of instruments made by
imitating this instrument.
Periodic maintenance is required for safe and proper operation of this instrument. Some
components have a limited service life, or characteristics that change over time.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of all information contained herein. RKC makes no
warranty expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy of the information. The information in
this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
No portion of this document may be reprinted, modified, copied, transmitted, digitized, stored,
processed or retrieved through any mechanical, electronic, optical or other means without prior
written approval from RKC.
 An external protection device must be installed if failure of this instrument
could result in damage to the instrument, equipment or injury to personnel.
 All wiring must be completed before power is turned on to prevent electric
shock, fire or damage to instrument and equipment.
 This instrument must be used in accordance with the specifications to
prevent fire or damage to instrument and equipment.
 This instrument is not intended for use in locations subject to flammable or
explosive gases.
 Do not touch high-voltage connections such as power supply terminals, etc.
to avoid electric shock.
 RKC is not responsible if this instrument is repaired, modified or
disassembled by other than factory-approved personnel. Malfunction can
occur and warranty is void under these conditions.
WARNING
!

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This product is intended for use with industrial machines, test and measuring equipment.
(It is not designed for use with medical equipment and nuclear energy.)
This is a Class A instrument. In a domestic environment, this instrument may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take additional measures.
This instrument is protected from electric shock by reinforced insulation. Provide
reinforced insulation between the wire for the input signal and the wires for instrument
power supply, source of power and loads.
Be sure to provide an appropriate surge control circuit respectively for the following:
- If input/output or signal lines within the building are longer than 30 meters.
- If input/output or signal lines leave the building, regardless the length.
 This instrument is designed for installation in an enclosed instrumentation panel. All
high-voltage connections such as power supply terminals must be enclosed in the
instrumentation panel to avoid electric shock by operating personnel.
 All precautions described in this manual should be taken to avoid damage to the
instrument or equipment.
 All wiring must be in accordance with local codes and regulations.
All wiring must be completed before power is turned on to prevent electric shock,
instrument failure, or incorrect action.
The power must be turned off before repairing work for input break and output failure
including replacement of sensor, contactor or SSR, and all wiring must be completed
before power is turned on again.
 To prevent instrument damage or failure, protect the power line and the input/output lines
from high currents with a protection device such as fuse, circuit breaker, etc.
Prevent metal fragments or lead wire scraps from falling inside instrument case to avoid
electric shock, fire or malfunction.
Tighten each terminal screw to the specified torque found in the manual to avoid electric
shock, fire or malfunction.
For proper operation of this instrument, provide adequate ventilation for heat dispensation.
Do not connect wires to unused terminals as this will interfere with proper operation of the
instrument.
Turn off the power supply before cleaning the instrument.
Do not use a volatile solvent such as paint thinner to clean the instrument. Deformation or
discoloration will occur. Use a soft, dry cloth to remove stains from the instrument.
To avoid damage to instrument display, do not rub with an abrasive material or push front
panel with a hard object.
Do not connect modular connectors to telephone line.
 When high alarm with hold action/re-hold action is used for Event function, alarm does not
turn on while hold action is in operation. Take measures to prevent overheating which
may occur if the control device fails.
FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
 When disposing of each part used for this instrument, always follows the procedure for
disposing of industrial wastes stipulated by the respective local community.
CAUTION

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SYMBOLS
Safety Symbols:
: This mark indicates important information on installation, handling and operating
procedures.
: This mark indicates supplemental information on installation, handling and
operating procedures.
: This mark indicates where additional information may be located.
Character Symbols:
Upper row: 11 segment display characters
Lower row: 7 segment display characters
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Minus Period
A B (b) C c D (d) E F G H I J K
L M N (n) O (o) P Q q R r S T t
U u V W X Y Z
Dash ／
Bright lighting Flashing
CAUTION
: This mark indicates precautions that must be taken if there is danger of electric
shock, fire, etc., which could result in loss of life or injury.
: This mark indicates that if these precautions and operating procedures are no
t
taken, damage to the instrument may result.
: This mark indicates that all precautions should be taken for safe usage.
WARNING
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 Unit character symbols
°C °F %
 Abbreviation symbols
These abbreviations are used in this manual:
Abbreviation
symbols Name
PV Measured value (PV)
SV Set value (SV)
AT Autotuning
ST Startup tuning
HBA1 Heater break alarm 1
HBA2 Heater break alarm 2
CT1 Current transformer 1
CT2 Current transformer 2
LBA Control loop break alarm
LBD LBA deadband
EV Event set value

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DOCUMENT CONFIGURATION
There are six manuals pertaining to this product. Please be sure to read all manuals specific to your
application requirements. If you do not have a necessary manual, please contact RKC sales office, the
agent, or download from the official RKC website.
The following manuals can be downloaded from the official RKC website:
http://www.rkcinst.com/english/manual_load.htm.
Manual Manual Number Remarks
RB series Installation Manual
(RB100/400/500/700/900)
IMR02C38-EThis manual is enclosed with instrument.
This manual explains the mounting and wiring,
front panel name, and the operation mode outline.
RB series Quick Operation Manual
(RB100/400/500/700/900)
IMR02C39-EThis manual is enclosed with instrument.
This manual explains the basic key operation, mode
menu, and data setting.
RB series Parameter List
(RB100/400/500/700/900)
IMR02C40-EThis manual is enclosed with instrument.
This list is a compilation of the parameter data of
each mode.
RB series Communication Quick
Instruction Manual
(RB100/400/500/700/900)
IMR02C41-EThis manual is enclosed with instrument.
(Only RB100/RB400/RB500/RB700/RB900s
provided with the communication function)
This manual explains the connection method with
host computer, communication parameters, and
communication data (except for parameters in
Engineering Mode).
RB100/RB400/RB500/
RB700/RB900 Instruction Manual
IMR02C15-E4 This manual explains the method of
the mounting and wiring, operation of various
functions, and troubleshooting.
RB100/RB400/RB500/
RB700/RB900 Communication
Instruction Manual *
IMR02C16-EThis manual explains RKC communication
protocol (ANSI X3.28-1976) and
Modbus relating to communication parameters
setting.
* Sold separately
Read this manual carefully before operating the instrument. Please place the manual in a
convenient location for easy reference.

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CONTENTS
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1. OUTLINE...........................................................................1-1
1.1 Features .......................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Input/Output and Function Blocks.................................................................1-3
1.3 Checking the Product ...................................................................................1-4
1.4 Model Code ..................................................................................................1-5
Suffix code..............................................................................................................1-5
Quick start code (Initial setting code) .....................................................................1-7
1.5 Parts Description ..........................................................................................1-8
1.6 Handling Procedure to Operation ...............................................................1-13
2. MOUNTING........................................................................2-1
2.1 Mounting Cautions........................................................................................2-2
2.2 Dimensions...................................................................................................2-3
RB100 ....................................................................................................................2-3
RB400 ....................................................................................................................2-3
RB500 ....................................................................................................................2-4
RB700 ....................................................................................................................2-4
RB900 ....................................................................................................................2-5
2.3 Procedures of Mounting and Removing .......................................................2-6
The mounting position of mounting bracket............................................................2-6
Mounting procedures (Not supplied) ......................................................................2-7
Mounting procedures (Waterproof/Dustproof type) ................................................2-8
Removal procedures ..............................................................................................2-9
3. WIRING ..............................................................................3-1
3.1 Wiring Cautions ............................................................................................3-2
3.2 Terminal Layout............................................................................................3-5
RB100 ....................................................................................................................3-5
RB400 ....................................................................................................................3-5
RB500 ....................................................................................................................3-6
RB700 ....................................................................................................................3-6
RB900 ....................................................................................................................3-7
Isolations of input and output ................................................................................3-7
3.3 Wiring of Each Terminal ...............................................................................3-8
Power supply..........................................................................................................3-8
Output 1 (OUT1)/Output 2 (OUT2) .........................................................................3-9
Transmission output (AO) [optional].....................................................................3-10
Digital output 1 to 4 (DO1 to DO4) [optional]........................................................3-11
Measured input (Thermocouple/RTD/Voltage/Current) [universal input]..............3-12

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Digital input (DI1, DI2) [optional]...........................................................................3-13
Current transformer (CT) input [optional]..............................................................3-13
Communication [optional].....................................................................................3-14
3.4 Handling of the Terminal Cover [optional] ..................................................3-15
Mounting procedures............................................................................................3-15
Removal procedures ............................................................................................3-16
4. BASIC OPERATION..........................................................4-1
4.1 Operation Menu............................................................................................4-2
4.2 Changing Set Value......................................................................................4-4
5. SETUP PROCEDURES PRIOR TO RUNNING
THE INSTRUMENT............................................................5-1
5.1 Initial Setting .................................................................................................5-3
Check the parameter related to the input ...............................................................5-3

Check the parameter related to the event ..............................................................5-4

Check the parameter related to the control action..................................................5-5
5.2 Operation Setting..........................................................................................5-6
 Set the control set value .........................................................................................5-6

Set the event set value ...........................................................................................5-7
5.3 Operation Start .............................................................................................5-8
Change from STOP to RUN ...................................................................................5-9
Tuning PID parameters ........................................................................................5-10
Start the Autotuning (AT) ..................................................................................5-10
To manually adjust the PID parameters............................................................5-11
Changing control response with Fine tuning.....................................................5-12
6. OPERATIONS OF THE BASIC FUNCTIONS ...................6-1
6.1 RUN/STOP Transfer.....................................................................................6-2
RUN/STOP transfer by front key operation ............................................................6-3
Performing RUN/STOP transfer in the “RUN/STOP setting” (Engineering mode)
..................................6-3
RUN/STOP transfer by digital input (DI) [optional] .................................................6-5
6.2 Autotuning (AT) ............................................................................................6-8
Caution for using the Autotuning (AT) ....................................................................6-8
Requirements for Autotuning (AT) start..................................................................6-8
Requirements for Autotuning (AT) cancellation......................................................6-8
Autotuning (AT) start/stop operation.......................................................................6-9

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6.3 Startup Tuning (ST) ....................................................................................6-11
Caution for using the Startup tuning (ST).............................................................6-11
Requirements for Startup tuning (ST) start...........................................................6-12
Requirements for Startup tuning (ST) cancellation...............................................6-12
Startup tuning (ST) setting....................................................................................6-13
6.4 Fine Tuning.................................................................................................6-17
To make control response faster..........................................................................6-17
To make control response slower.........................................................................6-18
6.5 Auto/Manual Transfer .................................................................................6-20
Bumpless function with Auto/Manual transfer ......................................................6-20
Auto/Manual transfer by front key operation.........................................................6-21
Auto/Manual transfer by digital input (DI) .............................................................6-22
Procedure for setting the Manipulated output value (MV) in Manual mode..........6-23
6.6 Protecting Setting Data (Data lock function)...............................................6-24
Set lock level ........................................................................................................6-24

Setting procedure flowchart..................................................................................6-24
Set lock level of Parameter setting mode .............................................................6-25

Locking all data which can be locked ...................................................................6-26
Selecting the parameter to lock............................................................................6-28
Locking F21 to F91 data.......................................................................................6-30
6.7 Display/No display Setting of Mode Screens ..............................................6-32
 Hiding the parameters of the Monitor display mode .............................................6-34

Hiding the parameters of the Mode switching screen...........................................6-35

Hiding the parameters of the Parameter setting mode.........................................6-37

Displaying Function block 21 (F21) to Function block 91 (F91)
of the Engineering mode......................................................................................6-38
6.8 Interlock Release........................................................................................6-39
Interlock release by front key operation................................................................6-40
Interlock release by digital input (DI) ....................................................................6-41
7. OPERATING ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS.........................7-1
7.1 SV Selection Function (Step SV function) ....................................................7-2
Setting procedure ...................................................................................................7-2
SV selection by front key operation........................................................................7-3

SV selection by digital input (DI).............................................................................7-4
7.2 Timer Function..............................................................................................7-5
 Control start (RUN) by Timer function (Timer function 1) .......................................7-5

Control stop (STOP) by Timer function (Timer function 2) .....................................7-7
Ramp/Soak control (Timer function 3, Timer function 4) ........................................7-9