WEST P8700 User manual

1/4-DIN, 1/8-DIN & 1/16 -DIN Controllers & Indicators - Product Manual
1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 DIN Plus Series
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This manual supplements the Concise Product manual supplied with each instrument at the
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Pollution category 2 environments.
This user guide covers the West plus series product range.
Products covered in this issue of the manual:
P4100, P6100 & P8100 Process Controllers
P4700, P6700 7 P8700 Limit Controllers
P6010 & P8010 Indicators
Future editions will include other models as they are released:

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Contents Page Number:
Warranty and Returns Statement ........................................................................................ iv
Contents .................................................................................................................................v
How to use this manual.........................................................................................................1
1Introduction .................................................................................................................2
2Installation ...................................................................................................................3
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 3
Installation ..................................................................................................................... 3
Panel Cut-outs............................................................................................................... 4
Panel-Mounting ............................................................................................................. 4
3Plug-in Options............................................................................................................ 6
Options Modules and Functions .................................................................................... 6
Auto Detection of Option Modules................................................................................. 6
Preparing to Install or Remove Options Modules .......................................................... 8
Removing/Replacing Option Modules ........................................................................... 8
Replacing the Instrument in its Housing ...................................................................... 11
4Wiring Instructions.................................................................................................... 12
Installation Considerations .......................................................................................... 12
AC Power Wiring - Neutral (for 100 to 240V AC versions) .......................................... 12
Wire Isolation............................................................................................................... 12
Use of Shielded Cable................................................................................................. 13
Noise Suppression at Source ...................................................................................... 13
Sensor Placement (Thermocouple or RTD) ................................................................ 14
Thermocouple Wire Identification Chart ...................................................................... 14
Connections and Wiring .............................................................................................. 15
Power Connections - Mains Powered Instruments .................................................17
Power Connections - 24/48V AC/DC Powered Instruments ..................................17
Universal Input Connections - Thermocouple (T/C)................................................18
Universal Input Connections - RTD input................................................................ 18
Universal Input Connections - Linear Volt, mV or mA input .................................... 19
Option Slot 1 - Relay Module ..................................................................................20
Option Slot 1 - SSR Driver Module .........................................................................20
Option Slot 1 - Triac Module ...................................................................................20
Option Slot 1 - Linear Voltage or mADC module..................................................... 21

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Option Slot 2 - Relay Module ..................................................................................22
Option Slot 2 - SSR Driver Module..........................................................................22
Option Slot 2 - Triac Module....................................................................................22
Option Slot 2 - Dual Relay Module ..........................................................................23
Option Slot 2 - Linear Voltage or mADC module.....................................................23
Option Slot 3 - Relay Module ..................................................................................24
Option Slot 3 - SSR Driver Module..........................................................................24
Option Slot 3 - Linear Voltage or mADC module.....................................................24
Option Slot 3 - Dual Relay Module ..........................................................................25
Option Slot 3 - Transmitter Power Supply Module ..................................................25
Option Slot A Connections - RS485 Serial Communications Module......................26
Option Slot A Connections - Digital Input Module ...................................................26
Option Slot A Connections – Basic RSP .................................................................26
Option Slot B Connections – Heater Current Input..................................................27
Option Slot B Connections – Digital Input 2 ............................................................27
Option Slot B Connections – 1/4DIN & 1/8DIN Full RSP .........................................27
5Powering Up...............................................................................................................28
Powering Up Procedure...............................................................................................28
Overview Of Front Panel .............................................................................................28
Displays .......................................................................................................................29
LED Functions .............................................................................................................29
Keypad ........................................................................................................................29
6Messages and Error Indications ..............................................................................30
7Instrument Operation Modes....................................................................................31
Select Mode................................................................................................................. 31
Entry into the Select Mode ......................................................................................31
Navigating in Select Mode ......................................................................................31
Unlock Codes ..............................................................................................................32
Automatic Tune Mode .................................................................................................32
Navigating in Automatic Tune Mode .......................................................................32
Product Information Mode ...........................................................................................33
Navigating in the Product Information Mode ...........................................................33
Lock Code View........................................................................................................... 35
Entry and Navigating in Lock Code View Mode ......................................................35

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8P6100, P8100 & P4100 Controller – Model Group...................................................37
P6100, P8100 & P4100 Controllers - Configuration Mode .......................................... 37
Entry into the Configuration Mode........................................................................... 37
Scrolling through Parameters and Values...............................................................37
Changing Parameter Values................................................................................... 38
P6100, P8100 & P4100 – Setup Mode........................................................................ 44
Entry into the Setup Mode ...................................................................................... 44
Scrolling through Parameters & Values ..................................................................44
Changing Parameter Values................................................................................... 44
P6100, P8100 & P4100 Controllers - Operator Mode ................................................. 47
P6100, P8100 & P4100 Controllers – Extended Operator Mode ............................ 48
Navigating in Operator Mode ..................................................................................48
Adjusting the Local Setpoint(s).................................................................................... 50
Adjusting the Setpoint Ramp Rate .............................................................................. 50
Manual Control Mode .................................................................................................. 50
Selecting/deselecting Manual Control Mode........................................................... 50
P6100, P8100 & P4100 Controllers – Serial Communications Parameters ................ 51
Bit Parameters ........................................................................................................51
Word Parameters.................................................................................................... 51
9P6700, P8700 & P4700 Limit Controller – Model Group .........................................56
P6700, P8700 & P4700 Limit Controllers - Configuration Mode.................................. 56
Entry into the Configuration Mode........................................................................... 56
Scrolling through Parameters and Values...............................................................56
Changing Parameter Values................................................................................... 57
P6700, P8700 & P4700 Limit Controllers – Setup Mode............................................. 62
Entry into the Setup Mode ...................................................................................... 62
Scrolling through Parameters & Values ..................................................................62
Changing Parameter Values................................................................................... 62
P6700, P8700 & P4700 Limit Controllers - Operator Mode ......................................... 64
Navigating in Operator Mode ..................................................................................64
Limit Setpoint Adjustment............................................................................................ 64
Exceed Condition ........................................................................................................ 65
Limit Output Function .................................................................................................. 65
Limit Annunciator Outputs ........................................................................................... 65

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Resetting Limit Outputs & Annunciators ......................................................................65
Using The Reset Key To Reset Limit Outputs & Annunciators ..............................65
Resetting Limit Hold and Exceed Time........................................................................65
To reset the stored Limit Hold and Exceed Time values .........................................65
P6700, P8700 & P4700 Controllers – Serial Communications Parameters.................66
Bit Parameters ........................................................................................................66
Word Parameters ....................................................................................................66
10 P6010 & P8010 Indicator – Model Group .................................................................70
P6010 & P8010 Indicators - Configuration Mode.........................................................70
Entry into the Configuration Mode...........................................................................70
Scrolling through Parameters and Values...............................................................71
Changing Parameter Values ...................................................................................71
P6010 & P8010 Indicators - Setup Mode.....................................................................78
Entry into the Setup Mode.......................................................................................78
Scrolling through Parameters and Values...............................................................78
Changing Parameter Values ...................................................................................78
P6010 & P8010 Indicators - Operator Mode................................................................82
Entry into Operator Mode.......................................................................................82
Scrolling through Parameters and Values...............................................................82
Changing Parameter Values ...................................................................................82
1/8Din Indicator Units Display ...................................................................................... 84
Alarm Indications .........................................................................................................84
Resetting Latched Alarm Outputs................................................................................84
Resetting Alarm 1 Active Time, Minimum PV or Maximum PV....................................84
Multi-Point Scaling.......................................................................................................85
Tare Feature................................................................................................................85
P6010 & P8010 Indicators – Serial Communications Parameters...............................86
Bit Parameters ........................................................................................................86
Word Parameters ....................................................................................................87
11 Manual Tuning of Controllers...................................................................................90
Controllers Fitted With Primary Output Only................................................................ 90
Controllers Fitted With Primary and Secondary Outputs .............................................91
Manual Fine Tuning. ....................................................................................................91
12 Modbus Serial Communications ..............................................................................93

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Physical Layer ............................................................................................................. 93
Link Layer.................................................................................................................... 94
Device Addressing ...................................................................................................... 95
Supported Modbus Functions...................................................................................... 95
Function Descriptions.................................................................................................. 95
Read Coil/Input Status (Function 01 / 02) ............................................................... 96
Read Holding/Input Registers (Function 03 / 04) .................................................... 96
Force Single Coil (Function 05)............................................................................... 97
Pre-Set Single Register (Function 06) .................................................................... 97
Loopback Diagnostic Test (Function 08)................................................................. 97
Pre-Set Multiple Registers (Function 10 Hex) .........................................................98
Exception Responses .............................................................................................98
13 ASCII Communications.............................................................................................99
Physical Layer ............................................................................................................. 99
Device Addressing ...................................................................................................... 99
Session Layer.............................................................................................................. 99
Type 1 Message ................................................................................................... 100
Type 2 Message ................................................................................................... 101
Type 3 Message ................................................................................................... 101
Type 4 Message ................................................................................................... 103
Error Response ......................................................................................................... 103
14 Calibration Mode .....................................................................................................104
Equipment Required For Checking or Calibrating the Universal Input ...................... 104
Calibration Check ...................................................................................................... 104
Recalibration Procedure............................................................................................ 105
15 Appendix 1 - Glossary ............................................................................................ 106
Active Setpoint Type: Controller Definition .................................................................... 106
Actual Setpoint Type: Controller Definition ................................................................... 106
Alarm Hysteresis Type: General Parameter ................................................................. 107
Alarm Operation Type: General Definition..................................................................... 108
Alarm Inhibit Type: General Parameter ......................................................................... 109
Annunciator Type: Limit Controller Definition .................................................................. 109
Automatic Reset (Integral) Type: Controller Tuning Parameter ...................................... 109
Auto Pre-Tune Type: Controller Tuning Parameter......................................................... 109

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Band Alarm 1 Value Type: General Parameter..............................................................109
Band Alarm 2 Value Type: General Parameter..............................................................109
Bias (Manual Reset) Type: Controller Tuning Parameter.................................................110
Bumpless Transfer Type: Controller Definition ..............................................................110
Cascade Control Type: Controller Definition ..................................................................110
Communications Write Enable Type: General Definition...............................................111
Controller Type: Controller Definition .............................................................................111
CPU Type: General Definition ......................................................................................111
Current Proportioning Control Type: Controller Definition.............................................. 111
Cycle Time Type: Controller Definition........................................................................... 111
Deadband Type: Controller Parameter .........................................................................111
Derivative Type: Controller Parameter ...........................................................................111
Deviation Alarm 1 Value Type Type: General Parameter ..............................................111
Deviation Alarm 2 Value Type: General Parameter .......................................................112
Differential (On-Off Hysteresis) Type: Controller Parameter ..........................................112
Direct/Reverse Operation of Control Outputs Type: Controller Definition ...................... 112
Display Strategy Type: General Parameter ...................................................................112
Elapsed Time Type: Indicator Definition ........................................................................112
Exceed Condition Type: Limit Controller Definition .........................................................112
Exceed Time Type: Limit Controller Definition ................................................................ 113
Indicator Type: Indicator Definition ................................................................................113
Input Filter Time Constant Type: General Parameter ....................................................113
Input Range Type: General Definition ...........................................................................113
Input Span Type: General Definition .............................................................................113
Integral Type: Controller Tuning Parameter ....................................................................113
Latching Relay Type: General Definition .......................................................................113
LED Type: General Definition......................................................................................113
Limit Controller Type: Limit Controller Definition .............................................................114
Limit Hysteresis Type: Limit Controller Definition ............................................................114
Limit Setpoint Type: Limit Controller Definition................................................................114
Lock Codes Type: General Parameter ......................................................................... 114
Logical Combination of Alarms Type: General Definition .............................................115
Loop Alarm Enable Type: Controller Parameter............................................................115
Loop Alarm Time Type: Controller Parameter................................................................116

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MADC Type: General Definition ................................................................................... 116
Manual Mode Enable Type: Controller Parameter ......................................................... 116
Master & Slave Type: Controller Definition .................................................................... 116
Multi-Point Scaling Enable Type: Indicator Parameter................................................... 116
Multi-Point Scaling Set Up Type: Indicator Parameter................................................... 117
Offset Type: Controller Parameter ................................................................................. 117
On-Off Control Type: Controller Definition .................................................................... 117
On-Off Differential (Hysteresis) Type: Controller Parameter ......................................... 117
Overlap/Deadband Type: Controller Parameter............................................................ 118
PID Type: Controller Definition .................................................................................... 119
PLC Type: General Definition...................................................................................... 119
Pre-Tune Type: Controller Definition ............................................................................ 119
Primary Output Power Limit Type: Controller Parameter ............................................... 120
Primary Proportional Band Type: Controller Tuning Parameter ...................................... 120
Process High Alarm 1 Value Type: General Parameter ............................................... 120
Process High Alarm 2 Value Type: General Parameter ............................................... 121
Process Low Alarm 1 Value Type: General Parameter ................................................ 121
Process Low Alarm 2 Value Type: General Parameter ................................................ 121
Process Variable (PV) Type: General Definition ........................................................... 121
Process Variable Offset Type: General Parameter....................................................... 121
Rate (Derivative) Type: Controller Tuning Parameter ..................................................... 121
Remote Setpoint (RSP) Type: Controller Definition ....................................................... 122
Remote Setpoint Input Range Type: Controller Parameter............................................ 122
Remote Setpoint Lower Limit Type: Controller Parameter ............................................ 122
Remote Setpoint Upper Limit Type: Controller Parameter ............................................ 122
Remote Setpoint Offset Type: Controller Parameter..................................................... 122
Retransmit Output Type: General Definition................................................................. 122
Retransmit Output 1 Scale Maximum Type: General Parameter................................... 123
Retransmit Output 1 Scale Minimum Type: General Parameter................................... 123
Retransmit Output 2 Scale Maximum Type: General Parameter.................................. 123
Retransmit Output 2 Scale Minimum Type: General Parameter................................... 123
Retransmit Output 3 Scale Maximum Type: General Parameter.................................. 123
Retransmit Output 3 Scale Minimum Type: General Parameter................................... 124
Reset Type: Controller Tuning Parameter ...................................................................... 124

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Scale Range Upper Limit Type: General Parameter.....................................................124
Scale Range Lower Limit Type: General Parameter.....................................................124
Secondary Proportional Band Type: Controller Tuning Parameter .................................124
Self-Tune Type: Controller Tuning Definition .................................................................. 125
Serial Communications Option Type: General Definition...............................................125
Setpoint Type: Controller Definition ..............................................................................125
Setpoint Upper Limit Type: Controller Parameter...........................................................126
Setpoint Lower Limit Type: Controller Parameter.......................................................... 126
Setpoint Ramping Enable Type: Controller Parameter ................................................. 126
Setpoint Ramp Rate Type: Controller Parameter.......................................................... 126
Setpoint Select Type: Controller Parameter ..................................................................127
Setpoint Select Enable Type: Controller Parameter......................................................127
Solid State Relay (SSR) Type: General Definition........................................................127
Tare Type: Indicator Parameter ....................................................................................127
Time Proportioning Control Type: Controller Definition.................................................128
Tuning Type: Controller Definition.................................................................................128
Triac Type: General Definition.....................................................................................128
16 Appendix 2 - Specification......................................................................................129
Universal Input...........................................................................................................129
General Input Specifications .................................................................................129
Thermocouple .......................................................................................................129
Thermocouple Ranges Available ................................................................................129
Thermocouple Performance........................................................................................130
Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)..............................................................130
RTD Ranges Available................................................................................................130
RTD Performance .......................................................................................................131
DC Linear..............................................................................................................131
DC Linear Ranges Available .......................................................................................131
DC Linear Performance ..............................................................................................131
Remote Setpoint Input............................................................................................... 132
Digital Inputs.............................................................................................................. 132
Output Specifications.................................................................................................133
Output Module Types............................................................................................133
Specifications of Output Types..............................................................................133

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Control Specifications................................................................................................ 134
Process Alarms ......................................................................................................... 135
Digital Communications............................................................................................. 135
Reference Conditions................................................................................................ 135
Operating Conditions................................................................................................. 135
Standards .................................................................................................................. 136
Physical Specifications.............................................................................................. 136
17 Appendix 3 - Product Coding .................................................................................137

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List of Figures Page Number:
Figure 1. Main dimensions.................................................................................................3
Figure 2. Panel cut-outs.....................................................................................................4
Figure 3. Panel-Mounting the instrument...........................................................................4
Figure 4. Typical rear view (uncased) showing main board positions................................6
Figure 5. Location of Option Modules - 1/16 DIN Instruments .............................................8
Figure 6. Location of Option Modules - 1/8& 1/4DIN Instruments ......................................9
Figure 7. Option Module Connectors - 1/16 DIN Instruments ..............................................9
Figure 8. Option Module Connectors - 1/8& 1/4DIN Instruments .....................................10
Figure 9. Transient suppression with inductive coils........................................................13
Figure 10. Contact noise suppression ...............................................................................13
Figure 11. Rear terminals (1/16-DIN Instruments)...............................................................15
Figure 12. Rear terminals (1/4-DIN & 1/8-DIN Instruments).................................................16
Figure 13. Mains Power Connections ................................................................................17
Figure 14. 24/48V AC/DC Power Connections ..................................................................17
Figure 15. Thermocouple Input Connections.....................................................................18
Figure 16. RTD Input Connections ....................................................................................18
Figure 17. DC Volt, mV & mA Input Connections ..............................................................19
Figure 18. Option Slot 1 – Relay Module ...........................................................................20
Figure 19. Option Slot 1 - SSR Driver Module ...................................................................20
Figure 20. Option Slot 1 - Triac Module .............................................................................20
Figure 21. Option Slot 1 - Linear Voltage & mADC Module ...............................................21
Figure 22. Option Slot 2 - Relay Module............................................................................22
Figure 23. Option Slot 2 - SSR Driver Module ...................................................................22
Figure 24. Option Slot 2 - Triac Module .............................................................................22
Figure 25. Option Slot 2 - Dual Relay Module ...................................................................23
Figure 26. Option Slot 2 - Linear Voltage & mADC module ...............................................23
Figure 27. Option Slot 3 - Relay Module............................................................................24
Figure 28. Option Slot 3 - SSR Driver Module ...................................................................24
Figure 29. Option Slot 3 - Linear Voltage & mADC module ...............................................24
Figure 30. Option Slot 3 - Dual Relay Module ...................................................................25
Figure 31. Option Slot 3 - Transmitter Power Supply Module............................................25
Figure 32. Option Slot A – RS485 Serial Communications Module ...................................26
Figure 33. Option Slot A – Digital Input Module.................................................................26

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Figure 34. Option Slot A – Basic RSP Input Module ......................................................... 26
Figure 35. Option Slot B – Heater Current Input Connections........................................... 27
Figure 36. Option Slot B – Digital Input 2 Connections .....................................................27
Figure 37. Option Slot B – Full Remote Setpoint Input Connections .................................27
Figure 38. Typical front panels .......................................................................................... 29
Figure 39. Manual Tuning.................................................................................................. 90
Figure 40. Link Layer......................................................................................................... 94
Figure 41. Alarm Hysteresis Operation............................................................................ 107
Figure 42. Alarm Operation ............................................................................................. 108
Figure 43. Overlap and Deadband .................................................................................. 118
Figure 44. Pre-Tune Operation........................................................................................ 120
Figure 45. Self-Tune Operation ....................................................................................... 125

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List of Tables Page Number:
Table 1. Option Module vs. Model Matrix .........................................................................7
Table 2. Thermocouple Extension Wire Colours ............................................................14
Table 3. Typical LED functions .......................................................................................29
Table 4. Error/Faults conditions......................................................................................30
Table 5. Model Groups ...................................................................................................31
Table 6. Select Mode Menus..........................................................................................31
Table 7. Lock Code – Entry and Default Values.............................................................32
Table 8. Automatic Tune Mode Parameters ...................................................................33
Table 9. Product Information Mode Parameters.............................................................33
Table 10. Lock Code View Menu......................................................................................35
Table 11. P6100, P8100 & P4100 Configuration Mode Parameters ................................38
Table 12. P6100, P8100 & P4100 Set Up Mode Parameters...........................................45
Table 13. P6100, P8100 & P4100 Operator Mode Displays.............................................48
Table 14. P6100, P8100 & P4100 Communications - Bit Parameters..............................51
Table 15. P6100, P8100 & P4100 Communications - Word Parameters .........................51
Table 16. P6700, P8700 & P4700 Configuration Mode Parameters ................................57
Table 17. P6700, P8700 & P4700 Set Up Mode Parameters...........................................63
Table 18. P6700, P8700 & P4700 Operator Mode Displays.............................................64
Table 19. P6700, P8700 & P4700 Communications - Bit Parameters..............................66
Table 20. P6700, P8700 & P4700 Communications - Word Parameters .........................66
Table 21. P6010 & P8010 Configuration Mode Parameters............................................71
Table 22. P6010 & P8010 Set Up Mode Parameters ......................................................79
Table 23. P6010 & P8010 Operator Mode Displays........................................................83
Table 24. P6010 & P8010 Communications - Bit Parameters .........................................86
Table 25. P6010 & P8010 Communications - Word Parameters.....................................87
Table 26. Supported Modbus Functions...........................................................................95
Table 27. Read Coil/Input Status (Modbus Function 01/02) .............................................96
Table 28. Read Holding/Input Registers (Modbus Function 03/04) ..................................96
Table 29. Force Single Coil (Modbus Function 05) ..........................................................97
Table 30. Pre-Set Single Register (Modbus Function 06) ................................................97
Table 31. Loopback Diagnostic Test (Modbus Function 08).............................................97
Table 32. Pre-Set Multiple Registers (Modbus Function 10 Hex).....................................98
Table 33. Modbus Exception Responses .........................................................................98

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Table 34. ASCII Parameter Key ..................................................................................... 100
Table 35. ASCII Data Element – Sign/Decimal Point Position ....................................... 100
Table 36. Input Calibration phases.................................................................................105
Table 37. Logical Alarm Outputs ....................................................................................115

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How to use this manual
This manual is structured to give easy access to the information required for all aspects of
the installation and use and of the products:
Section 1: Introduction - A brief description of the product range.
Section 2: Installation - Unpacking, installing and panel mounting instructions.
Section 3: Plug-in Options - Installation of the plug-in option modules.
Section 4: Wiring Guidelines - Guidance on good wiring practice, noise avoidance, wiring
diagrams and input/output connections.
Section 5: Powering Up - Powering up procedure and brief description of the displays
and switches.
Section 6: Messages & Error Indications - Display Messages and fault indications.
Section 7: Operation Modes - Descriptions of the operation modes common across the
range. These include Select Mode for gaining access to the Setup and Configuration menus,
Automatic tuning on controllers and the Product information menu.
Section 8: P6100, P8100 & P4100 Model Group -Describes the menus and features
unique to the process controllers in this model group. These include Configuration Mode,
Setup Mode & Operator Mode menus, and the serial communications parameters. Also
detailed is Setpoint adjustment, use of Manual Control Mode and automatic PID tuning.
Section 9: P6700, P8700 & P4700 Model Group -Describes the menus and features
unique to the limit controllers in this model group. These include Configuration Mode, Setup
Mode & Operator Mode menus, and the serial communications parameters. Also detailed is
adjustment of the Limit Setpoint and resetting the Limit Output.
Section 10: P6010 & P8010 Model Group -Describes the menus and features unique to
the indicators in this model group. These include Configuration Mode, Setup Mode &
Operator Mode menus, and the serial communications parameters. Also detailed the Tare
and Multi-Point Scaling Functions.
Section 11: Manually Tuning Controllers -Advice on manually adjusting the PID
controller tuning parameters.
Section 12: Modbus Serial Communications -Details the physical layer and message
formats used for the Modbus communications protocol common to all products in the range.
Section 13: ASCII Serial Communications -Details the physical layer and message
formats used for the ASCII serial communications protocol available on some products.
Section 14: Calibration Mode -Step-by-step instructions to calibrate the instrument. This
section is intended for use by suitably qualified personnel.
Appendix 1: Glossary -Explanations of the terms used and product features.
Appendix 2: Specification -Technical specifications for all products in the range.
Appendix 3: Product Coding - Product model/ordering codes.