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RITTAL SK 3201.200
Thermoelectric Cooler SK 3201.300

Schaltschrank-
Klimagerät RTC-PC-Software
Climate control unit RTC PC software
 Contents
EN 1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8 Restricted operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 9 Configuring the RTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

9.1 Setting ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
9.2 Master-slave operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 9.3 System messages
in master-slave mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Installation and
first-time registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 10 Temperature logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 10.1 Start/end temperature logging . . . . . . . . . . .7

5 Manufacturer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 11 Failure statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

6 Software updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 12 Saving the configuration. . . . . . . . . . 7

7 Display of the
current operating status . . . . . . . . . . 4

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 1 Description
1 Description Connect interface X2 of the Thermoelectric Cooler to
your PC using the USB cable supplied.
The PC software for your RITTAL Thermoelectric
Cooler (SK 3201.200 or SK 3201.300), with its
EN
user-friendly operator interface, offers the following Note:
functions: The device need not be connected to the
– Parameter adjustment of the unit power supply (interface X1).
– Polling the current operating status The Thermoelectric Cooler confirms con-
– Temperature logging nection by flashing the status and function
display simultaneously in red.
– Viewing the failure statistics
If the device is additionally connected to
the power supply, the function display
Safety and other instructions:
will indicate the relevant operating status
(see chapter “8 Restricted operation”,
Danger! page 5 and Tab. 1, page 5).
Warning of a potential danger source.
Danger to life and health if ignored!

4 Installation and
Note: first-time registration
Useful information and special features. The installation program is launched automatically.
If this does not happen, double-click on the file
Setup.exe and follow the steps for installing the
RTC PC software.
Note:
This software constitutes an interface which
is not intended for permanent operation. Note:
Before powering down your PC, it is essen- The USB driver must be installed manually.
tial to disconnect the USB correctly. Normally, the installation assistant starts
automatically. If that is not the case, it has to
be started manually via the Device Man-
ager (System control System). The in-
2 System requirements staller file path must be selected manually:
The RTC PC software runs under the following oper- c:\programs\rtc\driver
ating systems: Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7.
Once successfully installed, the following registra-
tion window will open and the device will be dis-
played in the box “Interface”:
3 Connection
Connection terminal designation SK 3201.300
0322231

24 V DC
X1 + – PE 1 2 3 X2 X3
Interface X1 Interface X2 Interface X3

Connection terminal designation SK 3201.200

0322416

L2
X1 L1
N
PE 1 2 3 X2 X3 Fig. 2: Registration window, installation

Click on the “Connect” button to launch communi-

Interface X1 Interface X2 Interface X3 cation between the PC software and the device.

Fig. 1: Designations of the device interfaces

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 7 Display of the current operating status
4.1 Password 7 Display of the current
EN operating status

1 6
Fig. 3: Enter password

Enter the password “admin”. 2 7

5 Manufacturer data 3

Fig. 5: Display of operating status

Fig. 4: Manufacturer data

Key
1 Current speed and performance, external fan 1
2 Current ambient temperature
3 Current speed and performance, external fan 2

6 Software updates 4 Operating hours meter

– for total runtime
Current updates for the RTC PC software may be
– in cooling mode
downloaded from www.rittal.com Services &
– in heating mode
Support Downloads Software.
5 Status display and display of error messages
6 Current speed and performance, internal fan
7 Current interior temperature (enclosure)
8 Current performance of RTC (heating, cooling
or stand-by)

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 8 Restricted operation
8 Restricted operation The system messages are displayed on the device
and in the PC software. The alarm relay may be
To protect the device, it will operate in restricted
mode in the following conditions:
activated and deactivated accordingly for these EN
messages in the “Configuration” tab, by checking/
Sensor failure in external, control or power pack
unchecking the box for “Limit status as alarm”.
sensor (max. device performance 80%).
Further information on operating status may be found
in Tab. 1 “Overview of system messages”.

System message Description LEDs Alarm relay Solution

Status Function
Sensor failure/short-circuit: Temperature sensor orange off = stand-by freely configurable Replace the device.
– External sensor defective or short-circuit. (flashing) green = cooling
– Power pack sensor Device performance limited orange = heating
– Control sensor to max. 80%.
Sensor failure/short-circuit: Temperature sensor red – switched
– Interior sensor defective/short-circuit.
Device offline.
External fan 40%, internal
fan 100% in operation.
Overtemperature: Device cooling green green not switched –
Interior temperature (normal operation).
> Cooling setpoint
Overtemperature Device performance limited orange off = stand-by freely configurable Check cooling output,
– Exterior > 55°C to max. 80%. (flashing) green = cooling replace filter mat if
– Power pack > +75°C orange = heating necessary, excessive
– Control > +85°C heat loss inside
enclosure.
Overtemperature: Device cooling. orange green switched
Interior temperature
> Cooling alarm
temperature
Undertemperature: Device heating green orange not switched –
Interior temperature (normal operation).
< Heating setpoint
Undertemperature Device performance limited orange off = stand-by freely configurable Check heating output,
– Exterior temperature to max. 80%. (flashing) green = cooling replace filter mat if
< –30°C orange = heating necessary, ambient
– Power pack and control temperature too low.
temperature
< –40°C
Undertemperature: Device heating. orange orange switched
Interior temperature
< Heating alarm
temperature
Exterior fan top Remaining intact exterior orange off = stand-by switched Check whether fan
or bottom fan is operating at 100%. (flashing) green = cooling blocked Replace the
blocked/defective orange = heating device if necessary.
Interior fan blocked/ Device offline. red – switched Replace the device.
defective or
exterior fan blocked/
defective
Power supply Device performance limited orange off = stand-by switched Check power supply,
incorrect to max. 80%. (flashing) green = cooling use a transformer if
(< 20 V or > 28 V) orange = heating necessary.
USB mode Device offline. Sensors are red red switched –
being monitored.
Test mode Device carries out a red/green green/red switched –
self-test when activated.
Slave operation Master-slave operation orange/ off = stand-by not switched –
green green = cooling
(flashing) orange = heating
Tab. 1: Overview of system messages

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 9 Configuring the RTC
9 Configuring the RTC
Note:
EN Under the “Configuration” tab, changes can be
made to the operating parameters of the RTC. The setpoints of the cooling and heating func-
tion are locked in relation to one another, i.e.
the minimum difference is 1 K, to facilitate
precise temperature control inside the enclo-
1 sure.
2

3
9.2 Master-slave operation
If several devices are used for climate control on one
enclosure, it is advised to connect them using the
4 master-slave function (parallel operation for higher
5 cooling output, redundancy). To do so, connect the
devices via interface X3 and the network cable using
the adaptor, Model No. SK 3201.070.
X3

6 7 8 Master-slave adaptor
Model No. SK 3201.070

Master
RJ 45 net-
Fig. 6: RTC configuration work cable
(max. 2 m)
Model No. 7320.470
or
Key Model No. 7320.472

1 Individual assignment of a device name

2 Configuration of alarm relay
3 Parameter range: X3 X3 X3 X3

see Tab. 2 Setting ranges

4 Master-slave setting
5 The alarm relay of the RTC can be activated and
reset manually using the alarm relay test button.
Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 Slave 4
Additionally, it is possible to set a period of time
after which the relay is automatically reset.
6 Transfer the previously made settings to the RTC
7 Read the parameter currently stored in the RTC
8 Reset all parameters to factory setting (see Fig. 7: Master-slave adaptor
Tab. 2 Setting ranges)

Caution!
9.1 Setting ranges The network cable on the adaptor should
Variable Range Factory setting be connected directly to the master unit.
Cooling function: +5 ... +55°C +35°C
Setpoint You will then need define the status “master” or
Cooling function: 2 ... 15 K 5K “slave” for each unit once only in the “Configuration”
Alarm temperature above setpoint
(hysteresis)
field (see chapter “9 Configuring the RTC”, page 6).
Heating function: –10 ... +20°C +50°C
The devices may also be configured individually
Setpoint before installing in the master-slave network. Up to
Heating function: 2 ... 15 K 5K a maximum of 5 units may be linked together.
Alarm temperature below setpoint
(hysteresis)
Changeover °C/°F °C/°F °C 9.3 System messages
Master-slave 1 master, Stand-alone in master-slave mode
operation up to 4 slaves operation The RTC PC software is only capable of reading the
Tab. 2: Setting ranges system messages from an individual unit in the
master-slave network. To this end, each unit must
be connected and read individually via a USB.

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 10 Temperature logging
10 Temperature logging 11 Failure statistics
The “Temperature logging” tab allows you to log
the ambient and enclosure interior temperature.
The recorded minimum and maximum interior and
exterior temperatures can be read under the “Fail-
EN
ure statistics” tab. Additionally, various failures are
recorded via an error-counter.

Fig. 8: Temperature logging

Fig. 10: Failure statistics

When the system starts logging, the data may be
saved in a .csv file. This format can then be imported
directly e.g. into Excel for further processing.

12 Saving the configuration

Note:
Your chosen configuration for an RTC can be saved
The USB connection must be maintained
in a parameter file and reused to configure other
throughout the entire duration of measure-
devices. To this end, save the settings in the task
ment.
bar under “File” “Save config as file”, then
connect the RTC to be configured (see chapter
“4 Installation and first-time registration”, page 3).
10.1 Start/end temperature logging In the task bar, click on “File” “Open config”
and then select the relevant file. By opening the file,
the settings saved in that file are transferred into the
“Configuration” tab.
In order to transfer the settings into the device, click
on the “Accept” button (see chapter “8 Restricted
operation”, page 5).

1 2

Fig. 9: Start/end temperature logging

Key
1 Setting the measurement interval
2 Start or end logging Fig. 11: Save configuration

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