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
Controllers & Indicators
User Guide
Manual Part Number: 59305-5
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This manual supplements the Concise Product manual supplied with each instrument at the
time of shipment. Information in this installation, wiring and operation manual is subject to
change without notice.
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Note:
It is strongly recommended that applications incorporate a high or low limit protective
device, which will shut down the equipment at a preset process condition in order to
prevent possible damage to property or products.
WARNING:
THE INTERNATIONAL HAZARD SYMBOL IS INSCRIBED ADJACENT TO THE REAR
CONNECTION TERMINALS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE
INSTALLING OR COMMISSIONING THE UNIT.
Products covered by this manual are suitable for Indoor use, Installation Category II,
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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Warranty and Returns Statement
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accordance with West Instruments instructions. There is no warranty against damage to the
product resulting from corrosion. Users are responsible for the suitability of the products to
their application.
For a valid warranty claim, the product must be returned carriage paid to the supplier within
the warranty period. The product must be properly packaged to avoid damage from
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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