
• Before wiring, verify the correct model number and
options on the label. Switch off the power while checking.
• Care must be taken to ensure that the maximum voltage
rating specified on the label is not exceeded.
• It is recommended that the power for these units be
protected by fuses or circuit breakers rated at the
minimum value possible.
• All units should be installed in a suitable enclosure to
prevent live parts from being accessible to human hands
and metal tools. etal enclosures and/or subpanels
should be grounded in accordance with national and
local codes.
• All wiring must conform to appropriate standards of good
practice and local codes and regulations. Wiring must be
suitable for the voltage, current, and temperature rating of
the system.
• Beware not to over-tighten the terminal screws. The
torque should not exceed 1 N-m (8.9 lb-in or 10 KgF-cm).
• Unused control terminals should not be used as jumper
points as they may be internally connected, causing
damage to the unit.
• Verify that the ratings of the output devices and the inputs
as specified are not exceeded.
• Except for thermocouple wiring, all wiring should use
stranded copper conductor with a maximum gage of 14
AWG.
• Electrical power in industrial environments contains a
certain amount of noise in the form of transient voltage
and spikes. This electrical noise can adversely affect the
operation of microprocessor-based controls. For this
reason the use of shielded thermocouple extension wire
which connects the sensor to the controller is strongly
recommended. This wire is a twisted-pair construction
with foil wrap and drain wire. The drain wire is to be
attached to ground in the control panel only.
Calibration Instructions
Calibration is performed using the four potentiometers
located on the bottom of the right-hand circuit board. Open
the control by unlatching the clamps on the top and bottom
of the control. Allow the control to warm up for at least half
an hour before checking the calibration. The functions of the
potentiometers is as follows:
VR1 ow scale calibration
VR2 ow scale switching point
VR3 High scale switching point
VR4 High scale calibration (TEC-905 only)
You must set the “reset” adjustment to zero before
calibration. VR1 and VR4 affect each other, so you should
calibrate low scale and high scale at least three times each.
WARNING:
Failure of the thermocouple-RTD sensor, heater output
relay, temperature control, or other devices can result in
severe damage to a product while in process, melting of the
heater, or a damaging fire. An over-temperature protection
device must be included in your process that will remove all
power from the heater circuit if any of the above failures
occur. It is recommended that this device be classified as a
safety control. Failure to install such a device where a
potential hazard exists could result in damage to equipment
and property, and injury to personnel.
O T lamp indication:
Adjust the set point to the temperature desired. The “OUT”
lamp will glow red, indicating that the control is calling for
heat, and the relay (or SSR) is closed. When the process is
within the control’s proportional band (20°), the lamp will
turn green, indicating that the relay (or SSR) is open. The
digital display on the TEC-905 will show the process
temperature as measured at the RTD sensor or
thermocouple. Note: If the control is configured as “on-off,”
it will not cycle.
HI and LO indication lamps on TEC-902:
These lamps compare the actual temperature of the
process to the control set point. The lamps will flash on and
off when the process temperature is more than 10% of the
scale from the set point. With the standard temperature
range of 50–850°F, 10% equals 40° above or below the set
point (HI lamp or O lamp, respectively). The lamps remain
solid when the process temperature is within 10% of the
scale from the set point (set point ±40°), and both lamps will
remain off if the temperature is within 1% of the set point
(set point ±4°).
Wiring Precautions:
General Operation