SOLO

Temperature Controller
Manual Number: SL-USER-M
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SOLO Temperature
Controller
USER MANUAL
Please include the Manual Number and the Manual Issue, both shown below, when
communicating with Technical Support regarding this publication.

Manual Number: SL-USER-M

Issue: 2nd Edition Rev. D

Issue Date: 04/18

Publication History
Issue Date Description of Changes
First Edition 06/07 Original Issue
Rev. A 09/07 Revised parameter ranges, made corrections, added Index
Rev. B 11/07 Revised analog parameters, updated specifications table
Rev. C 07/08 Revised analog parameters, updated specifications table
Rev D 06/10 Revised PC connection information
Rev. E 10/10 Added ungrounded thermocouple note
Rev. F 12/10 Added note to Analog High and Analog Low Adjustment.
2nd Edition 07/11 Added DC controllers
Rev. A 12/11 Revised wiring diagrams
Rev. B 12/15 Revised Relay output specifcation for SL4848 and SL4896.
Revised Chapter 6. Most content included in online help.
Rev. C 04/18
Comm Port settings updated.
Rev. D 04/18 Added PV Offset parameter tables. Revised manual layout.
Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Manual Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������� 1–2
Overview of this Publication�������������������������������������������������� 1–2
Who Should Read This Manual���������������������������������������������� 1–2
Technical Support����������������������������������������������������������������� 1–2
Supplemental Manuals���������������������������������������������������������� 1–2
Special Symbols�������������������������������������������������������������������� 1–2
SOLO Temperature Controller Introduction������������������������� 1–3
General Description��������������������������������������������������������������� 1–3
Unpacking����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1–3
Serial Number Label Information:������������������������������������������ 1–4
Model Number Explanation�������������������������������������������������� 1–4
SOLO Temperature Controller Specifications������������������������ 1–5

Chapter 2: Installation and Wiring

Ambient Conditions �������������������������������������������������������������� 2–2
Installation Considerations����������������������������������������������������� 2–2
Mounting Instructions������������������������������������������������������������ 2–3
Controller and Panel Cutout Dimensions������������������������������ 2–4
Safety Information������������������������������������������������������������������ 2–6
Terminal Identification����������������������������������������������������������� 2–8

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SL4824 Series Inputs�������������������������������������������������������������2–8

SL4824 Series Wiring�������������������������������������������������������������2–9
SL4848 Series Inputs�����������������������������������������������������������2–10
SL4848 Series Wiring�����������������������������������������������������������2–11
SL4896 Series Inputs�����������������������������������������������������������2–12
SL4896 Series Wiring�����������������������������������������������������������2–13
SL9696 Series Inputs�����������������������������������������������������������2–14
SL9696 Series Wiring�����������������������������������������������������������2–15

Chapter 3: Keypad Operation and Setup Parameters

Display, LED and Keypad��������������������������������������������������������3–2
Keypad Operation������������������������������������������������������������������3–3
Setup Parameter Listing���������������������������������������������������������3–4
Regulation Mode Parameters�������������������������������������������������3–7
Operation Mode Parameters������������������������������������������������3–17
Initial Setting Parameters�����������������������������������������������������3–19
Reset to Factory Default�������������������������������������������������������3–24

Chapter 4: Controller Inputs and Outputs

Control Input Types����������������������������������������������������������������4–2
Event Inputs����������������������������������������������������������������������������4–3
Control Output Types�������������������������������������������������������������4–4
Alarm Outputs������������������������������������������������������������������������4–8

Chapter 5: Control Modes

PID Control�����������������������������������������������������������������������������5–2
On / Off Control���������������������������������������������������������������������5–4
Ramp / Soak Control��������������������������������������������������������������5–5

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Manual Control�����������������������������������������������������������������������5–5
Error Display Information�������������������������������������������������������5–6

Chapter 6: Configuration Software

PC Connection������������������������������������������������������������������������6–2
Software Installation��������������������������������������������������������������6–3
Starting SL-SOFT���������������������������������������������������������������������6–6
SL-SOFT Online Help��������������������������������������������������������������6–6

Chapter 7: Modbus Communication

Modbus Protocol��������������������������������������������������������������������7–2
Registers����������������������������������������������������������������������������������7–2
Connection with the DirectLOGIC PLC����������������������������������7–8

Appendix: Modbus Address Map for Ramp / Soak

Control
Last Step Number������������������������������������������������������������������ A–2
Additional Cycles������������������������������������������������������������������� A–2
Next Pattern Number������������������������������������������������������������ A–2
Ramp / Soak SV��������������������������������������������������������������������� A–3
Ramp / Soak Time����������������������������������������������������������������� A–4

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 Chapter
1
Getting Started

In this Chapter...
Manual Overview �����������������������������������������������������������������������1–2
Overview of this Publication���������������������������������������������������������������������1–2
Who Should Read This Manual����������������������������������������������������������������1–2
Technical Support��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1–2
Supplemental Manuals�����������������������������������������������������������������������������1–2
Special Symbols�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1–2
SOLO Temperature Controller Introduction�����������������������������1–3
General Description����������������������������������������������������������������������������������1–3
Unpacking��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1–3
Serial Number Label Information:������������������������������������������������������������1–4
Model Number Explanation���������������������������������������������������������������������1–4
SOLO Temperature Controller Specifications����������������������������1–5
 Chapter 1: Getting Started

Manual Overview
Overview of this Publication
The SOLO Temperature Controller User Manual describes the installation,
configuration, and methods of operation of the SOLO Temperature Controller.

Who Should Read This Manual

This manual contains important information for those who will install, maintain,
and/or operate any of the SOLO Temperature Controllers.

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Supplemental Manuals
If you are familiar with industrial control type devices, you may be able to get
up and running with just the aide of the Quick Start Guide that is included with
each SOLO Temperature Controller.

Special Symbols
When you see the “notepad” icon in the left-hand margin, the paragraph to its
immediate right will be a special note.

When you see the “exclamation mark” icon in the left-hand margin, the
paragraph to its immediate right will be a warning. This information could
prevent injury, loss of property, or even death (in extreme cases).

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SOLO Temperature Controller Introduction

General Description
The SOLO Temperature Controller is a single loop dual output temperature
controller that can control both heating and cooling simultaneously. There
are four types of control modes: PID, ON / OFF, Manual, and Ramp / Soak
control. Depending upon the particular model of controller, the available
outputs include relay, voltage pulse, current, and linear voltage. There are up
to three alarm outputs available to allow seventeen alarm types in the initial
setting mode. SOLO can accept various types of thermocouple, RTD, or analog
inputs, and has a built in RS-485 interface using Modbus slave (ASCII or RTU)
communication protocol.
Other features include:
• 1/32, 1/16, 1/8 and 1/4 DIN panel sizes
• 2 line x 4 character 7-segment LED display for Process Value (PV): Red color,
and Set Point (SV): Green color
• Auto Tuning (AT) function with PID control
• Selectable between °C and °F for thermocouple or RTD inputs
• 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) operating temperature range
• UL, CUL and CE agency approvals

Unpacking
After receiving the SOLO Temperature Controller, please check for the
following:
• Make sure that the package includes the Controller, the mounting brackets and
hardware, a 249 ohm resistor and the Quick Start Guide.
• Inspect the unit to insure it was not damaged during shipment.
• Make sure that the part number indicated on the serial number label corresponds
with the part number of your order.

Mounting Brackets Temperature Controller

and Hardware (SL 9696 shown)

249 ohm
resistor

Quick Start Guide

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Serial Number Label Information:

SL4824 Series Serial Number Label

SOLO Model Number

Input Specifications
Bar Code
Serial Number

SL4848, SL4896, and SL9696 Series Serial Number Label

SOLO Model Number

Input Specifications

Bar Code
Serial Number

Model Number Explanation

SL 4896 - V R E - D
Input Voltage
None: 100 to 240 VAC
D: 24 VDC

Event Input
None: No Event input
E: Event input is provided

2nd Output Group

R: Relay output
V: Voltage Pulse output

1st Output Group

R: Relay output
V: Voltage Pulse output
C: DC Current output
L: Linear Voltage output
Panel Size (W x H)
4824: 1/32 DIN W48 x H24mm
4848: 1/16 DIN W48 x H48mm
4896: 1/8 DIN W48 x H96mm
9696: 1/4 DIN W96 x H96mm

Solo Temperature Controller

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SOLO Temperature Controller Specifications

Specifications
Input Power Requirements 100 to 240 VAC 50 / 60 Hz or 24 VDC
Operation Voltage Range 85 to 264 VAC or 21.6 to 26.4 VDC
Power Consumption 5 VA Max
Memory Protection EEPROM 4K bit, number of writes 100,000
Control Mode PID, ON/OFF, Ramp / Soak control or Manual
Less than ± 0.2% full scale (except thermocouple R, S, & B types)
Input Accuracy Max ± 3° (thermocouple R, S, & B types)
Vibration Resistance 10 to 55 Hz, 10 m/s2 for 10 min, each in X, Y and Z directions
Shock Resistance Max. 300 m/s2, 3 times in each 3 axes, 6 directions
Ambient Temperature Range 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature Range -4°F to 149°F (-20°C to 65°C)
Altitude 2000m or less
Relative Humidity 35% to 80% (non-condensing)
RS-485 Communication Modbus slave ASCII / RTU protocol
Transmission Speed 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K bps
IP65: Complete protection against dust and low pressure spraying
IP Rating water from all directions. (inside suitable enclosure)
Agency Approvals UL, CUL, CE (UL file number E311366)
Degree 2 - Normally, only non-conductive pollution occurs.
Pollution Degree Temporary conductivity caused by condensation is to be expected
Input Types
• Thermocouple* K, J, T, E, N, R, S, B, L, U, TXK
• Platinum RTD 3-wire Pt100, JPt100
0-50 mV, 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA (sinking)
• Analog (Current input requires the installation of the
supplied 249 q resistor)
Input Sampling Rates
• Thermocouple 400 ms / per scan
• Platinum RTD 400 ms / per scan
• Analog 150 ms / per scan
Control Output Options
SL4824: SPST max. resistive load 3A @ 250 VAC
SL4848: SPST max. resistive load 5A @ 250 VAC
SL4896, SL9696: SPDT max. resistive load 5A @ 250 VAC
• Relay (R) SL4824: SPST max. resistive load 3A @ 30 VDC
SL4848: SPST max. resistive load 5A @ 30 VDC
SL4896, SL9696: SPDT max. resistive load 5A @ 30 VDC
• Voltage Pulse (V) DC 14V Max, output current 40mA Max
• Current (C) DC 4-20 mA output (sourcing) (Load resistance: Max 600 Ω)
• Linear Voltage (L) DC 0-10V (Load resistance Min 1KΩ)
*Note: Use only ungrounded thermocouples.

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Chapter
Wiring

In this Chapter...
2
Ambient Conditions ������������������������������������������������������������������2–2
Installation Considerations���������������������������������������������������������2–2
Mounting Instructions����������������������������������������������������������������2–3
Controller and Panel Cutout Dimensions����������������������������������2–4
Safety Information����������������������������������������������������������������������2–6
Terminal Identification���������������������������������������������������������������2–8
SL4824 Series Inputs���������������������������������������������������������������������������������2–8
SL4824 Series Wiring���������������������������������������������������������������������������������2–9
SL4848 Series Inputs�������������������������������������������������������������������������������2–10
SL4848 Series Wiring�������������������������������������������������������������������������������2–11
SL4896 Series Inputs�������������������������������������������������������������������������������2–12
SL4896 Series Wiring�������������������������������������������������������������������������������2–13
SL9696 Series Inputs�������������������������������������������������������������������������������2–14
SL9696 Series Wiring�������������������������������������������������������������������������������2–15
 Chapter 2: Installation and Wiring

Ambient Conditions
Ambient Conditions
Ambient Temperature Range 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature Range -4°F to 149°F (-20°C to 65°C)
Relative Humidity 35% to 80% (non-condensing)
2000m or lower above sea level,
Altitude keep from corrosive gas, liquid and dust
Degree 2 - Normally, only non-conductive pollution occurs.
Pollution Degree Temporary conductivity caused by condensation is to be expected
Vibration Resistance 10 to 55 Hz, 10 m/s2 for 10 min, each in X, Y and Z directions
Shock Resistance Max. 300 m/s2, 3 times in each 3 axes, 6 directions
IP65: Complete protection against dust and low pressure spraying
IP Rating water from all directions when mounted in a suitable enclosure.

Installation Considerations
Improper installation of the controller will greatly reduce its life. Be sure to
observe the following precautions when selecting a mounting location:

Warning: Failure to observe these precautions may damage the controller

and void the warranty!

• Do not mount the controller near heat-radiating elements or in direct

sunlight.
•D
 o not install the controller in a place subjected to high temperature, high
humidity, excessive vibration, corrosive gases or liquids, or airborne dust or
metallic particles.
•D
 o not restrict the air flow to the vent opening on the controller housing
•T
 his controller is an open-type unit and must be placed in an enclosure to
ensure proper operation and maintain the IP65 rating.

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Mounting Instructions
SL4824 Series
Series SL4824 temperature controllers should be mounted through a cutout
in an enclosure or panel by using the dimensions shown on page 2–4.The
directions for mounting the controller through a cutout are...
1. Insert the temperature controller through the panel cutout.
2. Slide the M3X0.5 nut into the opening in the top of the mounting bracket and
insert the M3X0.5 X 30mm mounting screw in the mounting bracket.
3. Slide the mounting bracket onto the controller and push the mounting
bracket forward until the bracket stops.
4. Tighten the M3X0.5 X 30mm screw to secure temperature controller in place.
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SL4848, SL4896, SL9696 Series

Series SL4848, SL4896 and SL9696 temperature controllers should be mounted
through a cutout in an enclosure or panel by using the dimensions shown on
page 2–4 andpage 2–5. The directions for mounting the controller through a
cutout are...
1. Insert the temperature controller through the panel cutout.
2. Slide the M3X0.5 nut into the opening in the top of the mounting bracket and
insert the M3X0.5 X 30mm mounting screw in the mounting bracket.
3. Insert the mounting bracket into the mounting groove at the top and bottom
of the controller, and push the mounting bracket forward until the bracket stops.
4. Tighten top and bottom screws evenly to secure temperature controller in place.

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Controller and Panel Cutout Dimensions

SL4824 Series Minimum Cutout and Spacing
2.56”

(44.75 mm)
(Min.)
[65.0mm]

1.76”

1.58” (Min.)
(21.85 mm)
(24.0 mm)

[40.0 mm]
0.94”

0.86”
1.76” +0.02
-0
[44.8 mm] +0.6
-0
SOLO 4824 +0.02
PV SV 0.87" -0

AT OUT1 OUT2 ALM F C

[22.0 mm] +0.6
-0
SET

1.89” 0.13” 3.93”

(48.0 mm) (3.40 mm) (99.8 mm)

SL4848 Series Minimum Cutout and Spacing

2.56" (Min.)
[65.0 mm]
(44.75 mm)
1.76”

(Min.)
[60.0 mm]

SOLO 4848
2.36”

PV
C
+0.02
(44.75 mm)

1.77" -0
(48.0 mm)

SV
1.89”

[45.0 mm] +0.6

1.76”

AT OUT1 OUT2 ALM -0

SET +0.02
1.77" -0
[45.0 mm] +0.6
-0
1.89” 0.37” 3.15”
(48.0 mm) (9.5 mm) (80.0 mm)

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Controller and Panel Cutout Dimensions, cont’d

SL4896 Series Minimum Cutout and Spacing
2.36"
(Min.)
[60.0 mm]

(44.0 mm)
1.73”
PV SOLO 4896

(Min.)
+0.02
1.75" -0

[120.0 mm]
[44.5 mm] +0.6
(98.2 mm)
(95.7 mm)

(91.0 mm)
-0

4.72"
3.87”

SV
3.77”

3.58”
OUT1 OUT2 F C

AT ALM1 ALM2 ALM3

SET

+0.02
3.60" -0
[91.4 mm] +0.6
-0
1.89” 0.50” 3.12”
(48.0 mm) (12.8 mm) (79.2 mm)

SL9696 Series Minimum Cutout and Spacing

4.33" (Min)
[110.0 mm]
(90.8 mm)
3.57”

4.33" (Min)
[110.0 mm]

PV

3.58" +0.02
-0

[90.9 mm] +0.6

(90.8 mm)

SV -0
(96.0 mm)

(98.0 mm)

3.57”
3.78”

3.86”

AT OUT1 OUT2 ALM1 ALM2 ALM3 F C

SET
3.58" +0.02
-0
SOLO 9696
[90.9 mm] +0.6
-0

3.78” 0.62” 3.12”

(96.0 mm) (15.88 mm) (79.2 mm)

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Safety Information
DANGER!
Warning: To minimize the risk of potential safety problems, you should
follow all applicable local and national codes that regulate the installation
and operation of your equipment. These codes vary from area to area and it
is your responsibility to determine which codes should be followed, and to
verify that the equipment, installation, and operation are in compliance with
the latest revision of these codes

Warning: To prevent electric shock, do not touch the AC terminals while

power is supplied to the controller.

Warning: This controller is an open-type temperature controller. make sure

to evaluate any dangerous application in which a serious human injury or
serious property damage may occur.
Wiring Notes: PLEASE READ PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
Equipment damage or serious injury to personnel can result from the failure to follow
all applicable codes and standards. We do not guarantee the products described in
this publication are suitable for your particular application, nor do we assume any
responsibility for your product design, installation, or operation.
If you have any questions concerning the installation or operation of this equipment, or if
you need additional information, please call us at 1-800-633-0405 or 770-844-4200.
This publication is based on information that was available at the time it was printed. At
Automationdirect.com® we constantly strive to improve our products and services, so we
reserve the right to make changes to the products and/or publications at any time without
notice and without obligation. This publication may also discuss features that may not be
available in certain revisions of the product.
1. Always use recommended solder-less terminals: Fork terminal with isolation (M3 screw,
width is 7.0mm, hole diameter 3.2mm). Screw size: M3 x 6.5 (With 6.8 x 6.8 square
washer). Recommended tightening torque: 0.4 Nm (4kgfcm). Applicable wire: Solid/
twisted wire of 2 mm, 12AWG to 24AWG. Choose AutomationDirect fork terminals
part numbers BM-00120, BM-00220 or BM-00320 depending on wire size. Be sure to
tighten them properly.
2. Protect the controller from dust or foreign objects as they can cause the controller to
malfunction.
3. Never modify or disassemble the controller.
4. Do not connect anything to the “Not used” terminals.
5. Make sure all wires are connected to the correct polarity of terminals.
6. Do not install and/or use the controller in places subject to: (a) Dust or corrosive gases
and liquid (b) High humidity (c) Vibration or shock (d) EMI / RFI (e) high temperature.
7. Power must be turned off when wiring or changing a sensor.

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Safety Information, cont’d

8. B
 e sure to use wires that match the thermocouple types when extending or connecting
thermocouple wires.
9. Use wires with correct resistance when extending or connecting a RTD.
10. Keep the wire as short as possible when wiring a RTD to the controller and route
power wires as far as possible from sensor wires to prevent interference and induced
noise.
11. This controller is an open-type unit and must be placed in an enclosure to ensure
proper operation and maintain the IP65 rating.
12. Make sure power cables and signals from instruments are all installed properly before
energizing the controller, otherwise serious damage may occur.
13. To prevent electric shock, do not touch the terminals on the controller or try to repair
the controller when power is applied.
14. Do not use acid or alkaline liquids for cleaning. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the
controller.
15. This instrument is not furnished with a power switch or fuse. Therefore, if a fuse or
power switch is required, install the protection close to the instrument. Recommended
fuse rating: Rated voltage 250 V, Rated current 1 A. Fuse type: Time-delay fuse. See
the AutomationDirect catalog for the appropriate fuse for the specific application.
16. Note: This controller does not provide overcurrent protection. Use of this product
requires that suitable overcurrent protection device(s) must be added to ensure
compliance with all relevant electrical standards and codes. (Rated 250 V, 15 Amps
max). A suitable disconnecting device should be provided near the controller in the
end-use installation.

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Terminal Identification
SL4824 Series Inputs
Power Input

AC Models Power Input DC Models Power Input

Sensor Input

0 – 10 VDC 4~20 mA

2-wire RTD 3-wire RTD

Thermocouple

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Terminal Identification cont’d

SL4824 Series Wiring
SL4824-RR

SL4824-VR

SL4824-CR

SL4824-LR

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Terminal Identification, cont’d

SL4848 Series Inputs
Power Input

AC Models Power Input DC Models Power Input

Sensor Input

0 – 10 VDC 4~20 mA

2-wire RTD 3-wire RTD

Thermocouple

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Terminal Identification, cont’d

SL4848 Series Wiring
SL4848-RR SL4848-LV & SL4848-VV

SL4848-VR SL4848-CR

SL4848-CV SL4848-LR

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Terminal Identification, cont’d

SL4896 Series Inputs
Power Input

AC Models Power Input DC Models Power Input

Sensor Input

0 – 10 VDC 4~20 mA

2-wire RTD 3-wire RTD

Thermocouple

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Terminal Identification, cont’d

SL4896 Series Wiring

SL4896-RRE SL4896-CRE

SL4896-VRE SL4896-LRE

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Terminal Identification, cont’d

SL9696 Series Inputs
Power Input

AC Models Power Input DC Models Power Input

0 – 10 VDC 4~20 mA

2-wire RTD 3-wire RTD

Thermocouple

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Terminal Identification, cont’d

SL9696 Series Wiring
SL9696-RRE SL9696-LRE
SL9696-VRE

SL9696-CRE SL9696-CVE

SL9696-VVE SL9696-LVE

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3
and Setup
Parameters

In this Chapter...
Display, LED and Keypad������������������������������������������������������������3–2
Keypad Operation����������������������������������������������������������������������3–3
Setup Parameter Listing�������������������������������������������������������������3–4
Regulation Mode Parameters�����������������������������������������������������3–7
Operation Mode Parameters����������������������������������������������������3–17
Initial Setting Parameters���������������������������������������������������������3–19
Reset to Factory Default�����������������������������������������������������������3–24
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Display, LED and Keypad

The SOLO temperature controller has a two color seven segment LED display,
four types of LED status indicators and four function buttons.

PV
PV Display

SV
SV Display
ALM1, ALM2,
OUT1, OUT2 LEDs ALM3, LEDs
°F, °C LEDs
Auto Tuning LED AT OUT1 OUT2 ALM1 ALM2 ALM3 F C
Down Button
Rotate Button

SET Button SET Up Button

SOLO 9696

PV Display
The Process Value Display. Displays the value from the input source or the
parameter source.

SV Display
The Set Value Display. Displays the set point of the process, the parameter
operation read value, manipulated variable, or the set value of the parameter.

AT LED Indicator
Auto Tuning LED flashes when the Auto Tuning operation is ON.

OUT1, OUT2 LED Indicators

Output 1 and Output 2 LED indicators light when the output is ON.

°F, °C LED Indicators

Temperature unit LED. °C: Celsius, °F: Fahrenheit

ALM1, ALM2, ALM3 LED Indicators

Alarm output LED indicators light when appropriate alarm is activated. ALM2
and ALM3 indicators are available on series SL4896 and SL9696 only.

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Keypad Operation
Function Buttons
SET Button
Press the SET button to select the desired function mode and confirm the
setting value.
Rotate Button
Press the Rotate button to select parameters within the function mode.
Down Button
Press the Down button to decrease values displayed on the SV display. Hold
down this button to speed up the decrement.
Up Button
Press the Up button to increase values displayed on the SV display. Hold
down this button to speed up the increment.

Initial Power up
When power is first applied to the temperature controller, the module
information splash screen appears. This screen shows the firmware version on
the PV display and the two output types for that particular model on the SV
display. After three seconds, the controller will automatically proceed to the
Operation mode main screen.

Keypad Operation
The temperature controller has three function modes: Initial Setting mode,
Operation mode and Regulation mode. Press and hold the SET button for
three seconds to go into the Initial Setting mode. Press the SET button for less
than three seconds to access the Regulation mode. Press the Rotate button
while inside any of the three function modes to scroll through the individual
parameters for each function mode. Use the Up and Down buttons to change
the individual parameter values. Pressing the SET button saves the parameter
values. Press the SET button again to return the controller to the Operation
mode main screen.
SET SET
Press for less Hold for 3 sec.
than 3 sec.
Regulation Initial Setting
Operation Mode
Mode Mode
SET SET

Regulation Operation Initial Setting

Parameters Parameters Parameters
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Setup Parameter Listing

Regulation Mode Parameters
Press the ; button to access these parameters.

Regulation Mode Parameter Availablity

Heating /
Controller Type Control Mode
Cooling

Heating / Cooling
Cooling / Heating
Ramp / Soak
ON /OFF

Heating
Cooling
Manual
RR(E)
VR(E)

CR(E)
VV(E)

CV(E)
LR(E)
LV(E)
PID
ID # Display Parameter Name
P1-1 At Auto Tuning 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - - 4 4 4 4
P1-2 pidn PID Parameter Group 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - 4 4 4 4 4
P1-3 svn Target SV 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - 4 4 4 4 4
P1-4 pn Proportion Band 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - 4 4 4 4 4
P1-5 in Integral Time 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - 4 4 4 4 4
P1-6 dn Derivative Time 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - 4 4 4 4 4
P1-7 PDof PD Control Offset 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - 4 4 4 4 4
P1-8 iofn Integral Offset 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - 4 4 4 4 4
P1-9 hts Heating Hysteresis 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - 4 - - 4 - 4 4
P1-10 Cts Cooling Hysteresis 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - 4 - - - 4 4 4
P1-11 htpd Output 1 Heating Period 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - 4 4 4 - 4 -
P1-12 Clpd Output 1 Cooling Period 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - 4 4 - 4 - 4
P1-13 hCpd Output 2 Period 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - 4 4 - - 4 4
P1-14 Coef Proportion Band Coefficient 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - 4 - - 4 4
P1-15 dead Dead Band 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - 4 - - 4 4
P1-16 tpof PV Offset 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P1-17 Crhi Analog High Adjustment - - - 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P1-18 Crlo Analog Low Adjustment - - - 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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Operation Mode Parameters

Press the • button to access these parameters.

Operation Mode Parameter Availablity

Heating /
Controller Type Control Mode
Cooling

Heating / Cooling
Cooling / Heating
Ramp / Soak
ON /OFF

Heating
Cooling
Manual
RR(E)
VR(E)

CR(E)
VV(E)

CV(E)
LR(E)
LV(E)
PID
ID # Display Parameter Name
P2-1 r-s Run / Stop 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P2-2 ptrn Starting Ramp / Soak Pattern 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - - 4 4 4 4 4
P2-3 sp Decimal Point Position 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P2-4 al1h Alarm 1 High Limit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P2-5 al1l Alarm 1 Low Limit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P2-6 al2h Alarm 2 High Limit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P2-7 al2l Alarm 2 Low Limit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P2-8 al3h Alarm 3 High Limit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - -
P2-9 al3l Alarm 3 Low Limit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - -
P2-10 loC Lock Mode 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P2-11 out1 Output 1 Level 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - 4 4 4 4 4 4
P2-12 out2 Output 2 Level 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - 4 4 - - 4 4

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Initial Setting Parameters

Press the ; button for more than three seconds to access these
parameters.

Initial Setting Mode Parameter Availablity

Heating /
Controller Type Control Mode
Cooling

Heating / Cooling
Cooling / Heating
Ramp / Soak
ON /OFF

Heating
Cooling
Manual
RR(E)
VR(E)

CR(E)
VV(E)

CV(E)
LR(E)
LV(E)
PID
ID # Display Parameter Name
P3-1 inpt Input Type 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-2 tpun Temperature Unit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-3 tp-h Input Range High 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-4 tp-l Input Range Low 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-5 Ctrl Control Mode 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-6 Patn Ramp / Soak Pattern* 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-7 s-hC Heating / Cooling 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-8 ala1 Alarm 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-9 ala2 Alarm 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-10 ala3 Alarm 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-11 sala System Alarm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-12 Cosh On-Line Configuration 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-13 C-SL Modbus Protocol 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-14 C-no Network Address 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-15 bps Baud Rate 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-16 LEn Bit Length 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-17 Prty Parity 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
P3-18 Stop Stop Bit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
*Once a Ramp / Soak pattern (P3-6) is selected, the following parameters are available.
P3-19 spmn Ramp / Soak SV 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - - 4 4 4 4 4
P3-20 timn Ramp / Soak Time 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - - 4 4 4 4 4
P3-21 psxn Last Step Number 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - - 4 4 4 4 4
P3-22 CYCn Additional Cycles 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - - 4 4 4 4 4
P3-23 linn Next Pattern Number 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - - - 4 4 4 4 4

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Regulation Mode Parameters

Press the ; button to access these parameters.
At Auto Tuning ID Number P1-1
Range: On - Auto Tuning activated
Off - Auto Tuning deactivated
When this parameter is set to On, the controller begins auto tuning.
After auto tuning is complete, the parameter is set to Off automatically.
If this parameter is set to Off during the auto tuning process, the
controller stops the auto tuning process immediately and does not
change any PID parameter.
PIDn PID Parameter Group ID Number P1-2
This parameter name will be displayed as one of the following.
PID0 PID Parameter Group 0
PID1 PID Parameter Group 1
PID2 PID Parameter Group 2
PID3 PID Parameter Group 3
PID4 PID Parameter Group Auto Select
PID PID Parameter Group for Event 2 Input
Range: PID0 to PID4
The SOLO controller can store up to 4 PID parameter groups (PID0 -
PID3) for regular operation. The PID Parameter Group parameter sets
which PID group (PID0 - PID3) to use for control. The SV display
shows the Target SV assigned to the PID group. (For more information
about the Target SV, refer to P1-3 Target SV)
When PID4 is selected as the PID parameter group, the controller
automatically chooses the one PID parameter group (PID0 - PID3)
that has a Target SV that is the nearest to the SV set by the operator
and uses that group for control.
PID is a special PID parameter group for the SL4896 and SL9696
series controllers Event inputs. This is the PID group that the controller
uses when the Event 2 input is on. To configure the PID parameter for
this parameter group, the Event 2 input must be active.
SVn Target SV ID Number P1-3
This parameter name will be displayed as one of the following. Only
the Target SV for the selected PID Parameter Group (PID0, P1-2) will
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SV0 Target SV of PID Parameter Group 0

SV1 Target SV of PID Parameter Group 1
SV2 Target SV of PID Parameter Group 2
Sv3 Target SV of PID Parameter Group 3
sv Target SV of PID Parameter Group for Event 2 Input
Range: -99.9 to 999.9
(For more information about the parameter groups, refer to P1-2 PID
Parameter Group.)
The Target SV is the setting value that each parameter group works
toward. When the Target SV is the closest to the SV of the PID groups,
this value is used to select which tuning parameters are used by the
controller. The controller can store up to four PID parameter groups
(PID0, - PID3) for regular operation. One of the PID parameter
groups can be selected manually, or the controller selects the PID
parameter group that has a Target SV that is the nearest to the SV set
by the operator. If there are two or more PID parameter groups that
have SV values equally close to the current PV, the controller uses the
lowest number parameter group (eg. If parameter groups 0 - 3 have the
same Target SV, the controller uses the parameter group 0).
The parameter SV is the Target SV of the PID parameter group for
Event 2 input. This parameter is only displayed when the Event 2 input
is on. The Event 2 input is only available on the SL4896 and SL9696
series controllers.
Pn Proportion Band ID Number P1-4
This parameter name will be displayed as one of the following. Only
the Proportion Band for the selected PID Parameter Group (PID0,
P1-2) will be displayed when accessing this parameter.
p0 Proportion Band of PID Parameter Group 0
p1 Proportion Band of PID Parameter Group 1
p2 Proportion Band of PID Parameter Group 2
p3 Proportion Band of PID Parameter Group 3
p Proportion Band of PID Parameter Group for Event 2 Input
Range: 0.1 to 999.9
(For more information about the parameter groups, refer to P1-2 PID
Parameter Group.)
The Proportion Band is a parameter group used for PID control. The
controller can store up to four PID parameter groups (PID0, - PID3)
for regular operation. One of the PID parameter groups can be selected
manually, or the controller selects the PID parameter group that has a
Target SV that is the nearest to the SV set by the operator.
The parameter P is the Proportion Band of the PID parameter group for

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Event 2 input. This parameter is only displayed when the Event 2 input
is on. The Event 2 input is only available on the SL4896 and SL9696
series controllers.
In Integral Time ID Number P1-5
This parameter name will be displayed as one of the following. Only
the Integral Time for the selected PID Parameter Group (PID0, P1-2)
will be displayed when accessing this parameter.
i0 Integral Time of PID Parameter Group 0
i1 Integral Time of PID Parameter Group 1
i2 Integral Time of PID Parameter Group 2
i3 Integral Time of PID Parameter Group 3
i Integral Time of PID Parameter Group for Event 2 Input
Range: 0 to 9999 (Sec)
(For more information about the parameter groups, refer to P1-2 PID
Parameter Group.)
The Integral Time is a parameter group used for PID control. The
controller can store up to four PID parameter groups (PID0, - PID3)
for regular operation. One of the PID parameter groups can be selected
manually, or the controller selects the PID parameter group that has a
Target SV that is the nearest to the SV set by the operator.
The parameter i is the Integral Time of the PID parameter group for
Event 2 input. This parameter is only displayed when the Event 2 input
is on. The Event 2 input is only available on the SL4896 and SL9696
series controllers.
dn Derivative Time ID Number P1-6
This parameter name will be displayed as one of the following. Only
the Derivative Time for the selected PID Parameter Group (PID0,
P1-2) will be displayed when accessing this parameter.
d0 Derivative Time of PID Parameter Group 0
d1 Derivative Time of PID Parameter Group 1
d2 Derivative Time of PID Parameter Group 2
d3 Derivative Time of PID Parameter Group 3
d Derivative Time of PID Parameter Group for Event 2 Input
Range: 0 to 9999 (Sec)
(For more information about the parameter groups, refer to P1-2 PID
Parameter Group.)
The Derivative Time is a parameter group used for PID control. The
controller can store up to four PID parameter groups (PID0, - PID3)
for regular operation. One of the PID parameter groups can be selected
manually, or the controller selects the PID parameter group that has a

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Target SV that is the nearest to the SV set by the operator.

The parameter d is the Derivative Time of the PID parameter group for
Event 2 input. This parameter is only displayed when the Event 2 input
is on. The Event 2 input is only available on the SL4896 and SL9696
series controllers.
pdof PD Control Offset ID Number P1-7
Range: 0.0 to 100.0 (%)
The PD Control Offset parameter is available when the P or PD
control is selected [Integral Time parameter (In, P1-5) is zero].
This parameter defines the offset of the output. When the P or PD
control is used, the control cannot stabilize the PV at the SV because
the output is zero when the PV is equal to the SV. This parameter
modifies the output level when the PV is equal to the SV.
iofn Integral Offset ID Number P1-8
This parameter name will be displayed as one of the following.
iof0 Integral Offset of PID Parameter Group 0
iof1 Integral Offset of PID Parameter Group 1
iof2 Integral Offset of PID Parameter Group 2
iof3 Integral Offset of PID Parameter Group 3
iof Integral Offset of PID Parameter Group for Event 2 Input
Range: 0.0 to 100.0 (%)
(For more information about the parameter groups, refer to PID
Parameter Group, P1-2.)
The Integral Offset parameter is available when the PI or PID control is
selected. [Integral Time parameter (In, P1-5) is not zero.]
The Auto Tuning process will decide the offset value automatically.
If this parameter is not used (iof = 0), the output is zero when the
PV is equal to the SV. If the Integral Time parameter (In, P1-5) is used
only to eliminate the steady error, it may take a long time to reach the
SV because it needs time to accumulate the error. In this case, this
parameter is useful. This parameter defines the default output level on
start up. It will inprove the speed that the PV reaches the SV.
The parameter iof is the Integral Offset of the PID parameter group
for Event 2 input. This parameter is only displayed when the Event
2 input is on. The Event 2 input is only available on the SL4896 and
SL9696 series controllers.

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hts Heating Hysteresis ID Number P1-9

Range: 0.0 to 999.9
The Heating Hysteresis parameter defines the amount that the PV must
go below the SV before the output turns on. This parameter is available
only for On / Off control with an output programmed for heating.
Output
ON
hts Heating Hysteresis
OFF PV
SV

Cts Cooling Hysteresis ID Number P1-10

Range: 0.0 to 999.9
The Cooling Hysteresis parameter defines the amount that the PV must
go above the SV before the output turns on. This parameter is available
only for On / Off control with an output programmed for cooling.
Output Cts Cooling Hysteresis
ON
OFF PV
SV

htpd Output 1 Heating Period ID Number P1-11

Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds
The Output 1 Heating parameter defines one output period or the
duration of one on / off cycle for Output 1.
HTPD Output 1 Heating Period

This parameter is available when Output 1 is programmed as a heating

output in the PID or Ramp / Soak mode.
Clpd Output 1 Cooling Period ID Number P1-12
Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds
The Output 1 Cooling parameter defines one output period or the
duration of one on / off cycle for Output 1.
ClPD Output 1 Cooling Period

This parameter is available when Output 1 is programmed as a cooling

output in the PID or Ramp / Soak mode.

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HCpd Output 2 Period ID Number P1-13

Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds
The Output 1 Cooling parameter defines one output period or the
duration of one on / off cycle for Output 2.
hCPD Output 2 Period

This parameter is available when Output 2 is programmed as a heating

or cooling output in the PID or Ramp / Soak mode.
Coef Proportion Band Coefficient ID Number P1-14
Range: 0.01 to 99.99
This Proportion Band Coefficient parameter is available when a dual
output mode (heating and cooling) is selected. This parameter allows
the second output control to have a different proportional setting than
the first output control. The first output control proportional band
setting is multiplied by this parameter to create a proportional band
setting for the second output control.
(First Output) Proportion Band * Proportion Band Coefficient = Second Proportional Band
(P n, P1-4) (Coef , P1-14)

dead Dead Band ID Number P1-15

Range: The range varies according to the Decimal Point Position (SP, P2-3).
sp 0 1 2 3
dead -99 to 999 -99.9 to 999.9 -9.99 to 99.99 -.999 to 9.999
The dead band zone is the area around the SV where the output is
not effected by the proportional control value (PV). For PID control,
as long as the PV remains within the dead band zone, the output is
not affected by the proportional control. The integral and derivative
controls ignore the dead band setting and may cause the output to be
on within the dead band zone.
dead dead
Output Dead band: dead Output Dead band: dead
band width=positive band width=negative

Heating Cooling Heating Cooling

0 PV PV
0
Set point Set point
Dual Control PID control Dual Control PID control
positive dead band negative dead band

For On / Off type control the Dead Band parameter defines the area
around the SV where the output remains off. The PV must go beyond
the dead band range in order for either output 1 or output 2 to turn on.

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dead
Dead band
hts Cts
Heating hysteresis Cooling hysteresis
ON
Heating Cooling
OFF PV
Set point

Dual Loop On / Off control

output operation

tpof PV Offset ID Number P1-16

Range: The range varies according to the Decimal Point Position (SP ,
P2-3).
SL4824
Decimal Position
tpof 0 (****) 1 (*.***) 2 (**.**) 3 (***.*)
0~50 mV 0 0.0 00.00 0.000
4~20 mA 0 0.0 00.00 n/a
0~20 mA 0 0.0 00.00 n/a
0V~10V 0 0.0 00.00 n/a
0V~5V 0 0.0 00.00 n/a
(Pt100) 0 0.0 n/a n/a
(JPt100) 0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type TXK 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type U 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type L 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type B 0.0 n/a n/a n/a
Thermocouple type S 0.0 n/a n/a n/a
Thermocouple type R 0.0 n/a n/a n/a
Thermocouple type N 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type E 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type T 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type J 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type K 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a

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SL4848 / SL4896 / SL9696

Decimal Position
tpof 0 (****) 1 (*.***) 2 (**.**) 3 (***.*)
0~50 mV 0 0.0 00.00 0.000
4~20 mA 0 0.0 00.00 00.00
0~20 mA 0 0.0 00.00 00.00
0V~10V 0 0.0 00.00 00.00
0V~5V 0 0.0 00.00 00.00
(Pt100) 0 0.0 n/a n/a
(JPt100) 0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type TXK 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type U 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type L 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type B 0.0 n/a n/a n/a
Thermocouple type S 0.0 n/a n/a n/a
Thermocouple type R 0.0 n/a n/a n/a
Thermocouple type N 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type E 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type T 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type J 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
Thermocouple type K 0.0 0.0 n/a n/a
This parameter is used to add an offset value to the PV.
CrHi Analog High Adjustment ID Number P1-17
The Analog High Adjustment parameter is used to adjust the actual
analog output value when the output is 100%. To set up this
parameter, place the SOLO controller in the Manual control mode
and set the Output 1 Level (out1, P2-11) to 100% then increase /
decrease the parameter value to get the desired analog output value.
The tables below show the approximate Analog High Adjustment
values needed to obtain the desired output value. The actual controller
output will vary. Check and adjust the values until the desired output
level is achieved.

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Current Output
0mA 1mA 2mA 3mA 4mA 5mA 6mA 7mA
Crhi -7198 -6838 -6478 -6118 -5758 -5398 -5038 -4678
8mA 9mA 10mA 11mA 12mA 13mA 14mA 15mA
Crhi -4319 -3959 -3599 -3239 -2879 -2519 -2159 -1799
16mA 17mA 18mA 19mA 20mA
Crhi -1440 -1080 -720 -360 0

Voltage Output
0V 1V 2V 3V 4V 5V 6V 7V
Crhi -7589 -6830 -6071 -5312 -4553 -3795 -3036 -2277
8V 9V 10V
Crhi -1518 -758 0

Note: When decreasing the parameter value for Analog High Adjustment below
-1999, the SOLO display will “roll over” to -0, indicating a value of -2000. Two “roll
overs” equal a value of -4000 and so forth. For example, to enter a value of -5312 for
Analog High Adjustment, hold the , button until the SOLO display “rolls over” two
times and the display reads -1312.
Note: The output may be saturated before it reaches the minimum or maximum
value.
This parameter is available when Output 1 is Current or Linear
Voltage.
Crlo Analog Low Adjustment ID Number P1-18
The Analog Low Adjustment parameter is used to adjust the actual
analog output value when the output is 0%. To set up this parameter,
place the SOLO controller in the Manual control mode and set the
Output 1 Level (out1, P2-11) to 0% then increase / decrease the
parameter value to get the desired analog output value.
The tables below show the approximate Analog Low Adjustment
values needed to obtain the desired output value. The actual controller
output will vary. Check and adjust the values until the desired output
level is achieved.
Current Output
0mA 1mA 2mA 3mA 4mA 5mA 6mA 7mA
Crlo -1440 -1080 -720 -360 0 360 720 1080
8mA 9mA 10mA 11mA 12mA 13mA 14mA 15mA
Crlo 1440 1799 2159 2519 2879 3239 3599 3959
16mA 17mA 18mA 19mA 20mA
Crlo 4319 4678 5038 5398 5758

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Voltage Output
0V 1V 2V 3V 4V 5V 6V 7V
Crlo 0 759 1518 2277 3036 3795 4553 5312
8V 9V 10V
Crlo 6071 6830 7589

Note: When increasing the parameter value of Analog Low Adjustment above 9999,
the SOLO display will “roll up” to 0000, indicating a value of 10000. For example,
to enter a value of 10625 for Analog Low Adjustment, hold the ’. button until the
SOLO display reads 0625.

Note: The output may be saturated before it reaches the minimum or maximum
value.

This parameter is available when Output 1 is Current or Linear

Voltage.

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Operation Mode Parameters

Press the • button to access these parameters.
r-s Run / Stop ID Number P2-1
The Run / Stop parameter is used to control the operational status
of the SOLO Controller. The available range varies according to the
control mode and the status of the EVENT 1 input. The Event 1 input is
available only for the SL4896 and SL9696 series controllers.
PID, On / Off and Manual Control Modes
Run Stop
Event 1 input is off. (Event 1 input is open.) run kstp
Event 1 input is on. (Event 1 input is closed.) N/A stop,estp
Ramp / Soak Control Mode
Run Hold Stop
Event 1 input is off. (Event 1 input is open.) run phod kstp,pstp
Event 1 input is on. (Event 1 input is
closed.) N/A N/A stop,estp
run Run mode
kstp Stop mode
stop Stop mode (The controller was in Stop mode when the
Event 1 input was closed.)
estp Stop mode (The controller was in Run mode when the
Event 1 input was closed.)
Phod Ramp / Soak control is on hold. The controller keeps the
current Ramp / Soak step number and time. Ramp / Soak
control continues when the mode is changed to Run.
pstp Ramp / Soak control is stopped. The controller restarts the
Ramp / Soak control at the first step when the mode is
changed to Run.

ptrn Starting Ramp / Soak Pattern ID Number P2-2

Range: 0 to 7
Select the Ramp / Soak pattern number to start the Ramp / Soak
control.
sp Decimal Point Position ID Number P2-3
Range: 0 (****)
1 (***.*)
2 (**.**)
3 (*.***)
This parameter defines the decimal point position on the PV and SV
display.
al1h Alarm 1 High Limit ID Number P2-4
This parameter is used to set the high limit for Alarm 1. The range

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varies according to other parameter values.

al1l Alarm 1 Low Limit ID Number P2-5
This parameter is used to set the low limit for Alarm 1. The range
varies according to other parameter values.
al2h Alarm 2 High Limit ID Number P2-6
This parameter is used to set the high limit for Alarm 2. The range
varies according to other parameter values.
al2l Alarm 2 Low Limit ID Number P2-7
This parameter is used to set the low limit for Alarm 2. The range
varies according to other parameter values.
al3h Alarm 3 High Limit ID Number P2-8
This parameter is used to set the high limit for Alarm 3. The range
varies according to other parameter values.
al3l Alarm 3 Low Limit ID Number P2-9
This parameter is used to set the low limit for Alarm 3. The range
varies according to other parameter values.
loC Lock Mode ID Number P2-10
Range: off The Lock feature is disabled.
loC1 Lock Mode 1
LoC2 Lock Mode 2
Lock Mode 1: All key pad operation is ignored. Press the ; key and
the • key at the same time to cancel this lock mode.
Lock Mode 2: All key pad operation is ignored except changing the
SV. Press the ; key and the • key at the same time to cancel this
lock mode.
out1 Output 1 Level ID Number P2-11
Range: 0.0 to 100 (%)
The value for this parameter can be changed in the Manual control
mode. In other control modes, this parameter is read-only.
out2 Output 2 Level ID Number P2-12
Range: 0.0 to 100 (%)
This parameter is available when Output 2 is used. Refer to the
Heating / Cooling parameter (S-HC, P3-7) to disable / enable Output
2. The value for this parameter can be changed in the Manual control
mode. In other control modes, this parameter is read-only.

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Initial Setting Parameters

Press the ; button for more than three seconds to access these
parameters.
Inpt Input Type ID Number P3-1
This parameter defines the input signal type.
Thermocouple* Type and Temperature Range
LED
Input Temperature Sensor Type Temperature Range
Display
Thermocouple TXK type txk -328 ~ 1472°F (-200 ~ 800°C)
Thermocouple U type u -328 ~ 932°F (-200 ~ 500°C)
Thermocouple L type l -328 ~ 1562°F (-200 ~ 850°C)
Thermocouple B type b 212 ~ 3272°F (100 ~ 1800°C)
Thermocouple S type s 32 ~ 3092°F (0 ~ 1700°C)
Thermocouple R type r 32 ~ 3092°F (0 ~ 1700°C)
Thermocouple N type n -328 ~ 2372°F (-200 ~ 1300°C)
Thermocouple E type e 32 ~ 1112°F (0 ~ 600°C)
Thermocouple T type t -328 ~ 752°F (-200 ~ 400°C)
Thermocouple J type j -148 ~ 2192°F (-100 ~ 1200°C)
Thermocouple K type k -328 ~ 2372°F (-200 ~ 1300°C)
RTD Type and Temperature Range
Input Temperature Sensor Type LED Display Temperature Range
Platinum Resistance (Pt100) pt -328 ~ 1112°F (-200 ~ 600°C)
Platinum Resistance (JPt100) jpt -4 ~ 752°F (-20 ~ 400°C)
Voltage Input Type and Input Range
LED
Voltage Input Type Temperature Range
Display
0~50mV Analog Input mv -999 ~ 9999
0V~10V Analog Input v10 -999 ~ 9999
0V~5V Analog Input v5 -999 ~ 9999
Current Input Type and Input Range
LED
Current Input Type Temperature Range
Display
4~20mA Analog Input ma4 -999 ~ 9999
0~20mA Analog Input ma0 -999 ~ 9999
*Note - Use only ungrounded thermocouples

tpun Temperature Unit ID Number P3-2

Range: F, C
This parameter is available when the parameter Input Type is a
thermocouple or RTD.

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tp-h Input Range High ID Number P3-3

Range: From the value of Input Range Low to 9999.
This parameter defines the high limit of the PV. This is the maximum
value of the operational temperature range. In operation, if the PV
value is higher than the tp-h value, th PV flashes to indicate an error
and the controller outputs shut off. The SV value cannot exceed the
tp-h value. This parameter cannot be lower than the Input Range
Low parameter (tp-l, P3-4).
tp-l Input Range Low ID Number P3-4
Range: From -999 to the value of Input Range High.
This parameter defines the low limit of the PV. This is the minimum
value of the operational temperature range. In operation, if the PV
value is lower than the tp-l value, th PV flashes to indicate an error
and the controller outputs shut off. The SV value cannot be set lower
than the tp-L value. This parameter cannot be higher than the Input
Range High parameter (tp-h, P3-3).
Ctrl Control Mode ID Number P3-5
Range: pid PID control mode
onof On / Off control mode
manu Manual control mode
pro6 Ramp / Soak control mode
This parameter is used to select one of the control modes. See Chapter
5 for a complete discription of each control mode.
PAtn Ramp / Soak Pattern ID Number P3-6
Range: o
 FF Ramp / Soak pattern is not selected.
0 to 7 Ramp / Soak pattern number.
This parameter is used to select the appropriate Ramp / Soak pattern
number for setting up it’s individual parameters. Once a Ramp / Soak
pattern number (0-7) is selected, the controller only displays the
following pattern setup parameters until the ; key is pressed.

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Ramp / Soak Pattern Number

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Step 0 SV sp00 sp10 sp20 sp30 sp40 sp50 sp60 sp70
Step 0 Time ti00 ti10 ti20 ti30 ti40 ti50 ti60 ti70
Step 1 SV sp01 sp11 sp21 sp31 sp41 sp51 sp61 sp71
Step 1 Time ti01 ti11 ti21 ti31 ti41 ti51 ti61 ti71
Step 2 SV sp02 sp12 sp22 sp32 sp42 sp52 sp62 sp72
Step 2 Time ti02 ti12 ti22 ti32 ti42 ti52 ti62 ti72
Step 3 SV sp03 sp13 sp23 sp33 sp43 sp53 sp63 sp73
Step 3 Time ti03 ti13 ti23 ti33 ti43 ti53 ti63 ti73
Step 4 SV sp04 sp14 sp24 sp34 sp44 sp54 sp64 sp74
Step 4 Time ti04 ti14 ti24 ti34 ti44 ti54 ti64 ti74
Step 5 SV sp05 sp15 sp25 sp35 sp45 sp55 sp65 sp75
Step 5 Time ti05 ti15 ti25 ti35 ti45 ti55 ti65 ti75
Step 6 SV sp06 sp16 sp26 sp36 sp46 sp56 sp66 sp76
Step 6 Time ti06 ti16 ti26 ti36 ti46 ti56 ti66 ti76
Step 7 SV sp07 sp17 sp27 sp37 sp47 sp57 sp67 sp77
Step 7 Time ti07 ti17 ti27 ti37 ti47 ti57 ti67 ti77
Last Step Number spx0 spx1 spx2 spx3 spx4 spx5 spx6 spx7
Additional Cycles CyC0 CyC1 CyC2 CyC3 CyC4 CyC5 CyC6 CyC7
Next Pattern Number Lin0 Lin1 Lin2 Lin3 Lin4 Lin5 Lin6 Lin7
Below is an example of a typical Ramp / Soak Pattern.
Ramp Soak
08.00
100°
05.00 03.00
70°
03.00 02.00 05.00
50°
03.00
30°
POS0 POS1 POS2 POS3 POS4 POS5 POS6

SP00 Step00 = 50° SP03 Step03 = 100° SP06 Step06 = 30°

ti00 Time00 = 3 hrs 00 min. ti03 Time03 = 3 hrs 00 min. ti06 Time06 = 3 hrs 00 min.
SP01 Step01 = 70° SP04 Step04 = 100° psx0 Process Step = 6
ti01 Time01 = 2 hrs 00 min. ti04 Time04 = 8 hrs 00 min. CyCO Cycle times = 0
SP02 Step02 = 70° SP05 Step05 = 30° lin0 Link = OFF
ti02 Time02 = 5 hrs 00 min. ti05 Time05 = 5 hrs 00 min.
s-hC Heating / Cooling ID Number P3-7

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Range: Heat Output 1 = Heating, Output 2 = Unused

Cool Output 1 = Cooling, Output 2 = Unused
H1C2 Output 1 = Heating, Output 2 = Cooling
h2C1 Output 1 = Cooling, Output 2 = Heating
The Heating / Cooling parameter defines whether one or two outputs
will be controlled and what type of control they will perform.

Note: Unused Ouput 2 can be used as an Alarm.

ala1 Alarm 1 ID Number P3-8

ala2 Alarm 2 ID Number P3-9
ala3 Alarm 3 ID Number P3-10
Range: 0 to 18
The SOLO controllers support 3 alarm outputs. (The SL4824 series
supports only one alarm output.) The Alarm1, Alarm2 and Alarm3
parameters are used to select the alarm type. Refer to Chapter 4 for
details.
sala System Alarm ID Number P3-11
Range: off System Alarm feature is disabled
ala1 Alarm 1
ala2 Alarm 2
ala3 Alarm 3
This parameter defines which Alarm output is used for the system
alarm. The System Alarm parameter defines an alarm output if there
is an input error or process control failure. Refer to Chapter 4 for
complete details.

Initial Setting Communication Parameters

Cosh On-Line Configuration ID Number P3-12
Range: off Do not allow changes to the parameters through the RS-485
port.
on Allow changes to the parameters through the RS-485 port.

C-sl Modbus Protocol ID Number P3-13

Range: asC~ Modbus ASCII
rtU Modbus RTU

C-no Network Address ID Number P3-14

Range: 1 to 247
This is the Modbus network address of the SOLO Controller.
Note: Each controller on the same network must have a unique Modbus network
address

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bps Baud Rate ID Number P3-15

Range: 2400 2400 bps
4800 4800 bps
9600 9600 bps
19kz 19200 bps
38kz 38400 bps

len Bit Length ID Number P3-16

Range: 7, 8
Prty Parity ID Number P3-17
Range: None, Even, Odd
Stop Stop Bit ID Number P3-18
Range: 1, 2

Initial Setting Ramp / Soak Parameters

SPmn Ramp / Soak SV ID Number P3-19
Range: -99.9 to 999.9
This parameter is the set point value (SV) of each Ramp / Soak step.
This parameter can be displayed as sp00 to sp77. The third character
indicates the Ramp / Soak pattern number (m) and the last digit
indicates the step number (n).
e.g. sp35 = SV set point value of Step 5 of the Ramp / Soak pattern 3.
timn Ramp / Soak Time ID Number P3-20
Range: 00.00 to 15.00 (0 to 15 hours) [Format: hours.minutes]
This parameter is the time duration of each Ramp / Soak step.
This parameter can be displayed as ti00 to ti77. The third character
indicates the Ramp / Soak pattern number (m) and the last digit
indicates the step number (n).
e.g. TI35 = SV set point value of Step 5 of the Ramp / Soak pattern 3.
PSxn Last Step Number ID Number P3-21
Range: 0 to 7
Each Ramp / Soak pattern can have up to seven steps. This parameter
is the last step number that is to be used in the Ramp / Soak pattern.
When the parameter value is set to 0, the SOLO controller executes
only step 0 when the Ramp / Soak pattern is selected. When the value
is 7, the controller executes step 0 through step 7 when the Ramp /
Soak pattern is selected.

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CYCn Additional Cycles ID Number P3-22

Range: 0 to 199
As the default, the SOLO controller executes a Ramp /Soak pattern only
once. Use this parameter to set the number of additional times a Ramp
/ Soak pattern will execute. When the parameter value is set to 0, the
SOLO controller executes the Ramp / Soak pattern one time. When
this parameter value is 2, the Ramp / Soak pattern will execute two
additional times for a total of three executions.
linn Next Pattern Number ID Number P3-22
Range: 0 to 7, OFF
This parameter is used to select a Ramp / Soak pattern that will execute
after the current Ramp / Soak pattern is completed. If the parameter
value is set to OFF, the SOLO controller will not begin another Ramp /
Soak pattern after the current pattern.

Reset to Factory Default

Note: Resetting the Temperature Controller back to factory default erases all of the
values entered by the user. Record any necessary settings before proceeding

Warning: Erasing the user entered values may result in a safety hazard and system
malfunction.

The following instructions reset the controller to the factory default.

1 Press the • button until the parameter loC appears. Use the . button
to select loC1. Press the ; button.

2 Press and hold the , and . buttons simultaneously for one second and
release.

3 Press the • button until the PV display shows pass. Use the , button
to change the value on the SV display to 1357. Press the ; button.
4 Cycle power on the Controller to reset to factory default mode. All user set
values are erased.

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Control Input Types

Thermocouple or RTD Input
The SOLO temperature controller can accept input from eleven types of
thermocouples and two types of Platinum RTD sensors. Select the sensor type
by using the parameter Input Type (Inpt, P3-1).
Thermocouple* Type and Temperature Range
Input Temperature Sensor Type LED Display Temperature Range
Thermocouple TXK type txk -328 ~ 1472°F (-200 ~ 800°C)
Thermocouple U type u -328 ~ 932°F (-200 ~ 500°C)
Thermocouple L type l -328 ~ 1562°F (-200 ~ 850°C)
Thermocouple B type b 212 ~ 3272°F (100 ~ 1800°C)
Thermocouple S type s 32 ~ 3092°F (0 ~ 1700°C)
Thermocouple R type r 32 ~ 3092°F (0 ~ 1700°C)
Thermocouple N type n -328 ~ 2372°F (-200 ~ 1300°C)
Thermocouple E type e 32 ~ 1112°F (0 ~ 600°C)
Thermocouple T type t -328 ~ 752°F (-200 ~ 400°C)
Thermocouple J type j -148 ~ 2192°F (-100 ~ 1200°C)
Thermocouple K type k -328 ~ 2372°F (-200 ~ 1300°C)
RTD Type and Temperature Range
Input Temperature Sensor Type LED Display Temperature Range
Platinum Resistance (Pt100) pt -328 ~ 1112°F (-200 ~ 600°C)
Platinum Resistance (JPt100) jpt -4 ~ 752°F (-20 ~ 400°C)
*Note - Use only ungrounded thermocouples

Analog Input
The SOLO temperature controller can accept input from the following analog
input sources. Select the output type by using the parameter Input Type (Inpt,
P3-1).
Voltage Input Type and Input Range
Voltage Input Type LED Display Temperature Range
0~50mV Analog Input mv -999 ~ 9999
0V~10V Analog Input v10 -999 ~ 9999
0V~5V Analog Input v5 -999 ~ 9999
Current Input Type and Input Range*
Current Input Type LED Display Temperature Range
4~20mA Analog Input ma4 -999 ~ 9999
0~20mA Analog Input ma0 -999 ~ 9999

*Note: For Current Input operation, the supplied 249 Ω resistor should be installed
as shown on page 4-3.

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1 11 1 11

2 12 2 12

3 13 3 13

4 14 4 14

5 15 5 15
7 8 9 10 11 12
1 11 6 16 6 16

2 7 12 7 17 7 17

1 2 3 4 6 3 8 13 8 18 18
8

249 Ω
4 9 14 9 19 9 19
249 Ω 249 Ω
249 Ω 5 10 15
10
20
10
20

SL4824 Series SL4848 Series SL4896 Series SL9696 Series

Event Inputs
The SL4896 and SL9696 series SOLO controllers support two Event inputs,
Event 1 and Event 2. When an Event input is not connected to anything (open),
the status of the Event input is off. When the Event input terminal is connected
to the signal ground terminal (SG), the status of the Event input is on.
SG 3 SG 3 SG 3

Ev1 4 Ev1 4 Ev1 4

Ev2 5 Ev2 5 Ev2 5

Event 1 and Event 2 Event 1 is on. Event 1 is off.
are off Event 2 is off. Event 2 is on.

Event 1 and Event 2 have different functions.

Event 1 Input
Once the Event 1 input is turned on, both control outputs OUT1 and OUT2 are
turned off. This does not effect the status of the alarm outputs. If an alarm output
is on when the Event 1 input is turned on, the alarm output remains on as long
as the condition of the alarm is true.
This Event 1 input can be used to shut down the control outputs quickly with an
external input like a pushbutton or sensor.

Event 2 Input
All SOLO controllers support four PID parameter groups. The SL4896 and
SL9696 series SOLO controllers support an additional PID parameter group.
When the Event 2 input is on, the SOLO controller uses the additional PID
parameter group.
SL4896 / SL9696
SL4824 / SL4848 PID Parameter group 0
PID Parameter group 0 PID Parameter group 1
PID Parameter group 1 PID Parameter group 2
PID Parameter group 2 PID Parameter group 3
PID Parameter group 3 PID Parameter group (Event 2 is on)

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Note: The additional PID parameter group can be accessed only when the Event 2
input is on. To edit the PID Parameter group for Event 2 input, Event 2 input must
be on.
The Event 2 input can be used to force the Process Value (PV) to reach the
predefined Set Value (SV) when an external input is turned on, but still using the
PID control.

Control Output Types

The SOLO temperature controller supports four types of control outputs
depending on the model chosen. The available outputs are Relay, Voltage
Pulse, Current and Linear Voltage as shown in the controller part number.
SL4896 - V R E
2nd Output Group
R: Relay output
V: Voltage Pulse output

1st Output Group

R: Relay output
V: Voltage Pulse output
C: DC Current output
L: Linear Voltage output

Relay Output
The relay used for the relay output in model SL4824 is rated at a maximum
250 VAC and 3A resistive load. The relay used for the relay output in models
SL4848, SL4896 and SL9696 is rated at a maximum 250 VAC and 5A resistive
load. The electrical life expectancy is 100,000 operations.
The operation cycle of the Relay output is controlled by two factors, Output
Level and Output Period.
1 cycle

Output Level

ON

OFF

Output Period

For example, when the Output Level is 60% and the Output Period is 10
seconds, the output relay is turned on for 6 seconds in the cycle.
There are five parameters that define these two factors.

Output Level
Output 1 Level (out1, P2-11) Range: 0.0 to 100%
Output 2 Level (out2, P2-12) Range: 0.0 to 100%

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Output Period
Output 1 Heating Period (htpd, P1-11) Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds
Output 1 Cooling Period (Clpd, P1-12) Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds
Output 2 Period (hCpd, P1-13) Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds

Note: The electrical life expectancy of the relay output is 100,000 cycles. To
maximize the life of the relay output, set a longer time value for the Output Period.

Voltage Pulse Output

The Voltage Pulse output generates 40 mA pulses. The pulse high level is 14
VDC and the low level is 0VDC.
The operation cycle of the Voltage Pulse output is controlled by two factors,
Output Level and Output Period.
1 cycle

Output Level

14 VDC

0 VDC

Output Period

For example, when the Output Level is 60% and the Output Period is 10
seconds, the Voltage Pulse output is turned on for 6 seconds in the cycle.
There are five parameters that define these two factors.

Output Level
Output 1 Level (out1, P2-11) Range: 0.0 to 100%
Output 2 Level (out2, P2-12) Range: 0.0 to 100%

Output Period
Output 1 Heating Period (htpd, P1-11) Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds
Output 1 Cooling Period (Clpd, P1-12) Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds
Output 2 Period (hCpd, P1-13) Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds

Current Output
The Current output generates analog DC current with a range of 4-20 mA. The
maximum load resistance is 600 Ω
The output current is controlled by four factors, Analog High Adjustment,
Analog Low Adjustment, Output Level and Output Period.

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20 mA + Analog High
Adjustment 1 cycle

Output Level

4 mA + Analog Low
Adjustment Output Period

The Analog High Adjustment value may be changed to adjust the output current
when the Output Level is 100%. The adjustment needs to be done in the
Manual mode.
The Analog Low Adjustment value may be changed to adjust the output current
when the Output Level is 0%. The adjustment also needs to be done in the
Manual mode.
The Output Level determines the output current level between “20mA + Analog
High Adjustment” and “4mA + Analog Low Adjustment”. The output current
will be 10 mA in the following example.
20mA + Analog High Adjustment = 18mA
4mA + Analog Low Adjustment = 2mA
Output Level = 50%
The Output Period sets how often the SOLO controller updates the output
value.
There are five parameters that define these four factors.

Analog High Adjustment

Analog High Adjustment (Crhi, P1-17)

Analog Low Adjustment

Analog Low Adjustment (Crlo, P1-18)

Output Level
Output 1 Level (out1, P2-11) Range: 0.0 to 100%

Output Period
Output 1 Heating Period (Htpd, P1-11) Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds
Output 1 Cooling Period (Clpd, P1-12) Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds

Linear Voltage Output

The Linear Voltage output generates analog voltage from 0-10 VDC. The
minimum load resistance is 1kΩ.
The output voltage is controlled by four factors, Analog High Adjustment, Analog Low
Adjustment, Output Level and Output Period.

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10 VDC + Analog High

Adjustment 1 cycle

Output Level

0 VDC + Analog Low

Adjustment Output Period

The Analog High Adjustment value may be changed to adjust the output voltage
when the Output Level is 100%. The adjustment needs to be done in the
Manual mode.
The Analog Low Adjustment value may be changed to adjust the output voltage
when the Output Level is 0%. The adjustment needs to be done in the Manual
mode.
The Output Level determines the output voltage level between “10 VDC +
Analog High Adjustment” and “0VDC + Analog Low Adjustment”. The output
voltage will be 4 VDC in the following example.
10 VDC + Analog High Adjustment = 7VDC
0VDC + Analog Low Adjustment = 1VDC
Output Level = 50%
The Output Period sets how often the SOLO controller updates the output
value.
There are five parameters that define these two factors.

Analog High Adjustment

Analog High Adjustment (Crhi, P1-17)

Analog Low Adjustment

Analog Low Adjustment (Crlo, P1-18)

Output Level
Output 1 Level (out1, P2-11) Range: 0.0 to 100%

Output Period
Output 1 Heating Period (Htpd, P1-11) Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds
Output 1 Cooling Period (Clpd, P1-12) Range: 0.5 to 99 seconds

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Alarm Outputs
The SL4848, SL4896 and SL9696 series SOLO controllers support three alarm
output groups (ALA1, ALA2, ALA3) and one system alarm output (SALA). The
SL4824 series SOLO controller supports one alarm output group (ALA1) and
one system alarm output (SALA). ALA1 and ALA2 are both SPST normally open
relay outputs. ALA3 uses the same output as Output 2 and is the same type of
output.
Note: The system alarm does not have a dedicated output that can be used only for
the system alarm. One of the alarm outputs can be used for the system alarm. See
page 4-11.

Note: When Output 2 is used, ALA3 is disabled. ALA3 is available only when single
output control is selected.

See the Alarm Output Chart on the following page.

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Alarm Output Types

Set Value Alarm Type Alarm Output Operation
0 Alarm function disabled Output is OFF
Deviation upper and lower limit: ON

1 This alarm output activates when the PV value is higher than the setting value OFF
SV + ALnH or lower than the setting value SV - ALnL. SV - ALnL SV SV + ALnH

Deviation upper-limit: ON

2 This alarm output activates when the PV value is higher than the setting value OFF
SV + ALnH. SV SV+ALnH

Deviation lower limit: ON

3 This alarm output activates when the PV value is lower than the setting value OFF
SV - ALnL. SV - ALnL SV

Reverse deviation upper and lower limit: ON

4 This alarm output activates when the PV value is in the range of the setting value OFF
SV+ ALnH and the setting value SV - ALnL. SV - ALnL SV SV + ALnH

Absolute value upper and lower limit: ON

5 This alarm output activates when the PV value is higher than the setting value ALnH OFF
or lower than the setting value ALnL. ALnL ALnH
ON
6 Absolute value upper-limit: OFF
This alarm output activates when the PV value is higher than the setting value ALnH ALnH
ON
7 Absolute value lower limit: OFF
This alarm output activates when the PV value is lower than the setting value ALnL ALnL

Deviation upper and lower limit with standby sequence: ON

8 After the PV reaches the SV once, this alarm output activates when the PV value OFF
reaches the set point (SV value) and the reached value is higher than the setting SV - ALnL SV SV + ALnH
value SV + ALnH or lower than the setting value SV - ALnL.
Deviation upper limit with standby sequence: ON

9 After the PV reaches the SV once, this alarm output activates when the PV value OFF
reaches the set point (SV value) and the reached value is higher than the setting SV SV + ALnH
value SV+ ALnH.
ON
Deviation lower limit with standby sequence:
10 After the PV reaches the SV once, this alarm output activates when the PV value OFF
reaches the set point (SV value) and the reached value is lower than the setting value SV - ALnL SV
SV - ALnL.
Hysteresis upper-limit alarm output:
11 This alarm output activates when the PV value is higher than the setting value ON
SV + ALnH. This alarm output is OFF when the PV value is lower than the setting OFF
value SV + ALnL. SV SV + ALnL SV + ALnH

Hysteresis lower-limit alarm output:

This alarm output activates when the PV value is lower than the setting value ON
12 SV- ALnH. This alarm output is OFF when the PV value is higher than the setting OFF
value SV - ALnL. SV - ALnH SV - ALnL SV

13 N/A
Ramp / Soak Program Alarms
14 This alarm activates when the Ramp / Soak program has ended.
15 This alarm activates while the program is in RAMP UP status.
16 This alarm activates while the program is in RAMP DOWN status.
17 This alarm activates while the program is in SOAK status.
18 This alarm activates while the program is in RUN status.

Note: ALnH includes AL1H, AL2H and AL3H. ALnL includes AL1L, AL2L and AL3L.

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System Alarm Output

The system alarm can be used to indicate the following system error.
System Error: The SOLO controller checks the control outputs for correct
operation by monitoring the PV value. If the heating output is on but the PV
keeps dropping for two minutes, the system alarm turns on. Or, if the cooling
output is on but the PV continues to increase for two minutes, the system alarm

Note: The SOLO controller checks the PV every 15 seconds. If the PV continues
increasing / decreasing eight times when the controller checks the PV, the system
alarm turns on. (15 seconds x 8 = 2 minutes). If the PV does not increase / decrease
when the controller checks it, the controller resets the counter. The PV would have
to increase / decrease for an additional two minutes to activate the alarm.

turns on.

On series SL4848, SL4896 and SL9696 controllers, the system alarm can be
assigned to one of the alarm outputs 1 - 3. Series SL4824 supports only one
alarm output. Use the System Alarm Parameter (SALA, P3-11) to set the alarm
output number. The system alarm can be disabled by setting the System Alarm
(SALA, P3-11) to OFF.
When the system alarm output is on, the corresponding Alarm Output is on and
the PV display on the controller starts flashing.

Flashes

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5
Control Modes

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PID Control���������������������������������������������������������������������������������5–2
On / Off Control�������������������������������������������������������������������������5–4
Ramp / Soak Control������������������������������������������������������������������5–5
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Error Display Information�����������������������������������������������������������5–6
 Chapter 5: Control Modes

The SOLO controller can be configured for any of the following control modes.
• PID control
• On / Off control
• Ramp / Soak control
• Manual control

PID Control
All of the SOLO controllers can store up to four PID parameter groups (PID
parameter groups 0 - 3)
Group 0 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Set Value sv0 sv1 sv2 sv3
Proportion Band p0 p1 p2 p3
Integral Time i0 i1 i2 i3
Derivative Time d0 d1 d2 d3
Integral Offset iof0 iof1 iof2 iof3

Note: Other parameters are shared among all PID parameter groups.

The operator can select any of the parameter groups for PID control. The
individual groups can be manually selected by changing PIdn to PId0 -
Pid3. The selected group is the active group. Only the selected groups
specific parameters show on the menu when that group is selected. The SOLO
controller also supports the PID parameter group 4. This is the auto PID group.
When this group is selected the active group (PId0 - Pid3) parameters will
be shown in the menu structure. This is based on the group setpoints and
the current system setpoint. When the PID parameter group 4 is selected, the
controller checks the SV of each parameter group and uses the parameter group
which has a SV that is the closest to the SV set by the operator. If there are two
or more PID parameter groups that have SV values equally close to the SV, the
controller uses the lowest number parameter group (eg. If parameter groups 0 -
3 have the same SV, the controller uses the parameter group 0).

Note: When at the half way point between two parameter groups SV’s, when
both are equally close to the current SV, the current SV takes precedence.
The change over will not occur until the set SV is closer to the new parameter
group.

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Group 0 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4

SV
sv0 sv1 sv2 sv3
When the PID parameter group 4
p0 p1 p2 p3 is selected, the controller compares
i0 i1 i2 i3 SV0 - SV3 with the PV. Then it
uses the parameter group which
d0 d1 d2 d3 has a SV that is the closest to the
iof0 iof1 iof2 iof3 SV set by the operator..

Having PID parameter groups automatically selected for different input ranges
allows the system to be more finely tuned or to react differently during the PID
or ramp/soak controlled process.
To auto tune groups 0-3 the user must first assign the groups setpoint SVn a
value. Then the temperature setpoint would be set to equal each value one
by one and the auto tune process completed for each group. For example, the
individual performing the tuning could set SV0 to 100, SV1 to 300, SV2 to 550,
and SV3 to 800. Then they would select Sv0 and set the temperature setpoint
to 100. Next set At to on and wait for the process to complete. Then the group
would be changed to Sv1 and the setpoint would be changed to 300. At would
be set to oN again and the auto tune process would be allowed to complete.
This would be completed for each of the remaining groups.
The SL4896 and SL9696 series controller also support an additional PID
parameter group. The parameter group is used with the Event2 input. When
Event2 input is on, the SOLO controller uses the additional PID group for the
PID control.
Event 2 = Off Event 2 = On

Group 0 Group 1

Group 2 Group 3 Group for Event 2

Group 4

Auto Tuning
All SOLO controllers support the Auto Tuning feature to set up the following
PID parameters automatically.
p Proportional Band (Pn, P1-4)
i Integral Time (In, P1-5)
d Derivative Time (dn, P1-6)
iof Integral Offset (iofn, P1-8)
Coef Proportional Band Coefficient (Coef, P1-14)

To start the Auto Tuning, set the parameter Auto Tuning (AT, P1-1) to on. the
controller automatically controls the output to change the PV as shown below.

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Temperature
Control output
turns off Cycle

SV
Amplitude
SV- 2

Control output The Auto Tuning ends and

turns on the PID control starts

Time

Once the Auto Tuning process is completed, the SOLO controller calculates the
above PID parameters for the currently selected group (Pid0 - PId3) and starts
the PID control with the new parameter values immediately.

On / Off Control
In the On / Off control mode the output is controlled according to the difference
between the SV and the PV. If the PV is lower than the SV, the heating output is
turned on. If the PV is higher than the SV, the cooling output is turned on. The
Heating / Cooling Hysteresis and the Dead Band setups can be used to avoid
output chatter.
dead (P1-15)
Dead band
hts (P1-9) Cts (P1-10)
Heating hysteresis Cooling hysteresis
ON
Heating Cooling
OFF PV
Set point

Hysteresis
There are two types of hysteresis, heating and cooling. If the heating hysteresis
is set, the heating output turns on using the following formula.
PV < SV - (dead / 2) - hts
If the cooling hysteresis is set, the cooling output turns on using the following
formula.
PV > SV + (dead / 2) + Cts

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Dead Band
The Dead Band is the range around the PV in which the heating / cooling
outputs remain off. The Dead Band is defined by the formula.
SV ± (dead / 2)

Ramp / Soak Control

The Ramp / Soak control mode is used to control the outputs according to the
preprogrammed SV patterns with the PID control method. The SOLO controllers
support up to eight Ramp / Soak patterns. Each Ramp / Soak pattern can store
up to eight steps. Each step has its target SV and the time duration setups. You
can set up each Ramp / Soak step.

Step4
Temperature

Step2 Step3

Step0 Step1 Step5

Step6

Time

You can select which Ramp / Soak pattern the SOLO controller will execute
first. The Ramp / Soak patterns can be executed in series, so the Ramp / Soak
control can execute up to 64 steps (8 steps x 8 patterns). You can select which
Ramp / Soak pattern will execute next or the controller stops after executing the
current pattern. The SOLO controller can execute the same Ramp / Soak pattern
up to 200 times before it stops or moves to the next Ramp / Soak pattern.

Ramp / Soak Display

There are three Ramp / Soak display modes possible with the SOLO controller.
From the controller main screen press the . and , buttons to choose from
these three optional display modes.

p-st - Pattern Number - Step Number

sp - Set Point
r-ti - Remaining time in current step
Press the ; button to save the selection.

Manual Control
In the Manual control mode, the outputs of the controller are manipulated
manually by the operator. Adjust the values of the parameters Output 1 Level
(out1, P2-11) and / or Output 2 Level (out2, P2-12) to control the output
levels. Output 2 Level is only available when you select a dual output mode.

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Error Display Information

The chart below illustrates the possible error displays shown on the SOLO
Temperature controller.

Controller Error Display

Display
Display Meaning Cause Corrective Action
Position
The SOLO controller displays this information
PV Initialization The controller
b160 for a few seconds after power up. If the
PV = Firmware is in the
controller continues displaying this information,
version initialization
SV Cr SV = Module type process.
check the input wiring. If the problem still
exists, replace the sensor or the controller.
PV no The input
Check the input wiring. If the problem still
No sensor input terminals are
SV exists, replace the sensor or the controller.
Cont open.
PV Err The controller Check the sensor and the input wiring. If the
Input error cannot read the problem still exists, replace the sensor or the
SV Inpt input value controller.
PV Err There is an
Cycle the power to the SOLO controller. If the
EEPROM error error with the
SV problem still exists, replace the controller.
Prom EEPROM
Check the PV range. The Input Range High
PV
( , P3-3) and the Input Range Low
The PV is out of TP-H
Flashing PV PV out of range (TP-l, P3-4) parameters define the range.
range
SV Refer to section 12-1, 12-2 or 12-3 for
directions on how to access these parameters.

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Chapter
Software

In this Chapter...
6
PC Connection����������������������������������������������������������������������������6–2
Software Installation������������������������������������������������������������������6–3
Starting SL-SOFT�������������������������������������������������������������������������6–6
SL-SOFT Online Help������������������������������������������������������������������6–6
 Chapter 6: Configuration Software

PC Connection
To connect a PC to the SOLO controller, you will need the following
component from AutomationDirect.
• SL-SOFT Configuration and Monitoring software
• USB-485M (USB to RS-485 communication adapter)
Use the supplied black 2-wire cable to connect the USB adapter to the SOLO
controller. Plug the adapter into one of the PC’s USB ports.

USB-485M

Black 2-Wire Cable

(supplied with USB-485M,
not sold separately).
SOLO controller

SOLO
USB-485M Adapter USB-485M Temperature Controller
black 2-wire cable
1
1
red Data + (RS-485)
4 (SG+) 3
5 (SG–) 4 green Data – (RS-485)
6
8 Flying
RJ12 Plug
RJ45 Receptacle Leads Terminals

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Software Installation
To download the SL-SOFT software:
1. From the AutomationDirect software download page (http://support.
automationdirect.com/demos.html), scroll down to SOLO Temperature
Controllers and click the link.
2. Download slsoft.exe from the above URL and copy the content onto your
computer at the location you prefer.
3. Unzip the installation file to a known location.
4. Double-click on SL-SOFT Install.exe.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

6. Read the License Agreement, and if you agree to the terms, click Next.

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7. You may use either the default location or choose a different location by
clicking Choose and browsing to the location. Then click Install.

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8. Read the Release Note, then click Next.

The installation of SL-SOFT is now complete. Although not required, it is

recommended to use the AutomationDirect USB-485M Modbus adapter to
communicate with the SOLO Temperature Controllers.

The driver for the USB-485M Modbus adapter can be found on

AutomationDirect’s website at http://support.automationdirect.com/
downloads.html. If a different Modbus communication device is used, please
ensure the drivers are installed prior to using SL-SOFT for the first time.

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Starting SL-SOFT
After installing the SL-SOFT software, click on the SL-SOFT icon to start using
the software.

SL-SOFT allows multiple instances to run simultaneously, but care should be

taken in selecting which communication ports are used because each instance
must connect to its own communication port. No communication port sharing
is allowed.

SL-SOFT Online Help

After starting the SL-SOFT software, click the Help button for the following:
• Downloading the USB-485M adapter driver software
• Connecting the USB-485M adapter to your PC
• Navigating the SL-SOFT interface
• Setting up communications with the SOLO Temperature Controller
• Connecting the SOLO Temperature Controller to your PC
• Configuring the SOLO Temperature Controller
• Reading and writing values to and from the SOLO Temperature Controller
• Using real time and historical graphs to monitor trends
• Displaying the status of the connected SOLO Temperature Controller
•Linking to resources such as the SOLO Temperature Controller Hardware
Manual and Quick Start Guides

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Chapter
Communication

In this Chapter...
7
Modbus Protocol������������������������������������������������������������������������7–2
Registers��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7–2
Connection with the DirectLOGIC PLC��������������������������������������7–8
Connection with the C-more and C-more Micro HMI panels���7–10
 Chapter 7: Modbus Communication

Modbus Protocol
All of the SOLO controllers have a 2-wire RS-485 serial communication port.
The supported protocols are Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII. The following
communication port settings are possible.
Protocol
Modbus RTU Modbus ASCII
Network Address 1 to 247
Baud Rate 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps
Bit Length 8 bits 7, 8 bits
Parity None, Even, Odd
Stop Bit 1, 2 bits

Bold Italic text above represent default values in the SOLO controller.

Registers
The SOLO controllers support two types of registers that are accessible through
the Modbus communication.
• Data Registers
• Bit Registers
These registers support the following Modbus function codes.

Data Registers
03: Read Holding Registers (maximum limit is read of eight registers)
06: Write Single Register
16: Write Multiple Registers (maximum limit is eight)

Bit Registers
01: Read Coils
02: Read Discrete Inputs (Both Function Code 1 & 2 read the same memory
area.)
05: Write SIngle Coil (Write FF00H to set the coil or 0000H to reset the coil.)
The following tables show all the Modbus addresses that are accessible through
the Modbus network. For the details of each parameter, please refer to Chapter 3.
Note: Make sure the On-Line Configuration parameter (Cosh, P3-12) is set to ON.
The parameters in the SOLO controllers can be changed by the MODBUS network
master only when the parameter is ON. (It is OFF as the factory default.)

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Data Registers
PLC
Modbus
ID Parameter Name Description R/W Hexadecimal Address
Decimal
(Octal)
N/A Process Value (PV) If this register has one of the R 1000 44097 V10000
following values, it means
there is an error:

8002H = Initial process

(Temperature value is not
yet available.)
8003H - Temperature
sensor is not connected.
8004H = Temperature
sensor input error
8006H = Cannot get
temperature value, ADC
input error
8007H Memory read /
write error
N/A Set Point Value (SV) Unit is 0.1 (°C or °F) R/W 1001 44098 V10001
P3-3 Input Range High The data content should R/W 1002 44099 V10002
not be higher than the
temperature range.
P3-4 Input Range Low The data content should R/W 1003 44100 V10003
not be lower than the
temperature range.
P3-1 Input Type Please refer to the R/W 1004 44101 V10004
“Temperature Sensor Type
and Temperature Range”
table for details.
P3-5 Control Mode 0 = PID control R/W 1005 44102 V10005
1 = On / Off control
2 = Manual control
3 = Ramp / Soak
P3-7 Heating / Cooling 0 = Heating R/W 1006 44103 V10006
1 = Cooling
2 = Heating / Cooling
3 = Cooling / Heating
P1-11 Output 1 Heating Period 0 = 0.5 sec R/W 1007 44104 V10007
P1-12 / Output 1 Cooling 1 - 99 = 1 - 99 sec
Period
P1-13 Output 2 Period 0 = 0.5 sec R/W 1008 44105 V10010
1 - 99 = 1 - 99 sec
P1-4 Proportion Band 0.1 - 999.9 R/W 1009 44106 V10011
P1-5 Integral Time 0 - 9999 R/W 100A 44107 V10012
P1-6 Derivative Time 0 - 9999 R/W 100B 44108 V10013
P1-8 Integral Offset 0.0 - 100.0% R/W 100C 44109 V10014
P1-7 PD Control Offset 0.0 - 100.0% R/W 100D 44110 V10015
P1-14 Proportion Band 0.01 - 99.99 R/W 100E 44111 V10016
Coefficient
P1-15 Dead Band -999 - 9999 R/W 100F 44112 V10017

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Data Registers cont.

PLC
Modbus
ID Parameter Name Description R/W Hexadecimal Address
Decimal
(Octal)
P1-9 Output 1 Hysteresis 0 - 9999 R/W 1010 44113 V10020
P1-10 Output 2 Hysteresis 0 - 9999 R/W 1011 44114 V10021
P2-11 Output 1 Level Unit is 0.1%, write operation R/W 1012 44115 V10022
is valid under manual tuning
mode only.
P2-12 Output 2 Level Unit is 0.1%, write operation R/W 1013 44116 V10023
is valid under manual tuning
mode only.
P1-17 Analog High 1 Unit = 2.8uA (Current R/W 1014 44117 V10024
Adjustment Output)
1 Unit = 1.3 mV (Linear
Voltage Output)
P1-18 Analog Low Adjustment 1 Unit = 2.8uA (Current R/W 1015 44118 V10025
Output)
1 Unit = 1.3 mV (Linear
Voltage Output)
P1-16 PV Offset -999 - 999 R/W 1016 44119 V10026
P2-3 Decimal Point Position 0-3 R/W 1017 44120 V10027
P1-2 PID Parameter Group 0 - 3 = PID parameter group R/W 101C 44125 V10034
0 - 3.
4 = PID paramter group auto
select
P1-3 Target SV Only valid within available R/W 101D 44126 V10035
range, unit: 0.1 scale
P3-8 Alarm 1 0 = Alarm 1 is disabled. R/W 1020 44129 V10040
1- 18 = Alarm type number
P3-9 Alarm 2 0 = Alarm 1 is disabled. R/W 1021 44130 V10041
1- 18 = Alarm type number
P3-10 Alarm 3 0 = Alarm 1 is disabled. R/W 1022 44131 V10042
1- 18 = Alarm type number
P3-11 System Alarm 0 = System Alarm is R/W 1023 44132 V10043
disabled. (default)
1 - 3 = Alarm number to also
be used as system alarm.
P2-4 Alarm 1 High Limit Please refer to the contents R/W 1024 44133 V10044
of the “Alarm Outputs” for
details.
P2-5 Alarm 1 low Limit Please refer to the contents R/W 1025 44134 V10045
of the “Alarm Outputs” for
details.
P2-6 Alarm 2 High Limit Please refer to the contents R/W 1026 44135 V10046
of the “Alarm Outputs” for
details.
P2-7 Alarm 2 Low Limit Please refer to the contents R/W 1027 44136 V10047
of the “Alarm Outputs” for
details.

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Data Registers cont.

PLC
Modbus
ID Parameter Name Description R/W Hexadecimal Address
Decimal
(Octal)
P2-8 Alarm 3 High Limit Please refer to the contents R/W 1028 44137 V10050
of the “Alarm Outputs” for
details.
P2-9 Alarm 3 Low Limit Please refer to the contents R/W 1029 44138 V10051
of the “Alarm Outputs” for
details.
N/A LED Status Bit 0 = ALM3 R 102A 44139 V10052
Bit 1 = ALM2
Bit 2 = °F
Bit 3 = °C
Bit 4 = ALM1
Bit 5 = OUT2
Bit 6 = OUT1
Bit 7 = AT
N/A Pushbutton Status Bit 0 = SET R 102B 44140 V10053
Bit 1 = Rotate
Bit 2 = Up
Bit 3 = Down
If the button is pressed, the
bit is off.
P2-10 Lock Mode 0 = OFF R/W 102C 44141 V10054
1 = Lock Mode 1
11 - Lock Mode 2
N/A Firmware Version V1.00 indicates 0x100 R 102F 44144 V10057
P2-2 Starting Ramp / Soak 0-7 R/W 1030 44145 V10060
Pattern
N/A Ramp / Soak Display 0 = Pattern Number - Step R 1031 44146 V10061
Number
1 = Set Point
2 = Remaining time in
current step
N/A Current Step Time 0 - 54000 R 1032 44147 V10062
Remaining in Seconds
N/A Current Step Time 0 - 900 R 1033 44148 V10063
Remaining in Minutes
N/A Current Step Number 0-7 R 1034 44149 V10064
N/A Current Pattern Number 0-7 R 1035 44150 V10065
N/A Ramp Set Point Unit is 0.1 (°C or °F) R 1036 44151 V10066
P3-21 Last Step Number 0 - 7 = The last step number R/W 1040~ 44161~ V10100~
of the pattern 1047* 44168* V10107*
P3-22 Additional Cycles 0 - 199 R/W 1050~ 44177~ V10120~
1057* 44184* V10127*
P3-23 Next Pattern Number 0 - 7 = Next pattern number R/W 1060~ 44193~ V10140~
8 = There is no next pattern. 1067* 44200* V10147*
P3-19 Ramp / Soak SV -999 - 9999 R/W 2000~ 48193~ V20000~
203F* 48256* V20077*
P3-20 Ramp / Soak Time 0 - 1500 (15 hours 0 R/W 2080~ 48321~ V20200~
minutes) 20BF* 48384* V20277*

*Note: The Appendix covers the Modbus address map for the Ramp / Soak Control.

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Bit Registers
PLC
Modbus
ID Parameter Name Description R/W Hexadecimal Address
Decimal
(Octal)
N/A AT LED status 0 = Off, 1 = On R 0800 2049 Y0
N/A Output 1 LED status 0 = Off, 1 = On R 0801 2050 Y1
N/A Output 2 LED status 0 = Off, 1 = On R 0802 2051 Y2
N/A Alarm 1 LED status 0 = Off, 1 = On R 0803 2052 Y3
N/A °F LED status 0 = Off, 1 = On R 0804 2053 Y4
N/A °C LED status 0 = Off, 1 = On R 0805 2054 Y5
N/A Alarm 2 LED status 0 = Off, 1 = On R 0806 2055 Y6
N/A Alarm 3 LED status 0 = Off, 1 = On R 0807 2056 Y7
N/A SET key status 0 = Pressed, 1 = Not Pressed R 0808 2057 Y10
N/A Function key status 0 = Pressed, 1 = Not Pressed R 0809 2058 Y11
N/A UP key status 0 = Pressed, 1 = Not Pressed R 080A 2059 Y12
N/A DOWN key status 0 = Pressed, 1 = Not Pressed R 080B 2060 Y13
N/A Event 1 input status 0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled R 080C 2061 Y14
N/A Event 2 input status 0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled R 080D 2062 Y15
N/A System Alarm Status 0 = Off, 1 = On R 080E 2063 Y16
N/A Ramp / Soak Control 0 = Ramp / Soak disabled R 080F 2064 Y17
status 1 = Ramp / Soak enabled
P3-12 On-Line Configuration 0 = On-Line Configuration is R/W 0810 2065 Y20
disabled (default)
1 = On-Line Configuration
is enabled
N/A Temperature Unit 0 = °F R/W 0811 2066 Y21
Display Selection 1 = °C / Linear input (default)
P2-3 Decimal Point Display 0 = No decimal R/W 0812 2067 Y22
Selection 1 = 10ths digit decimal
(B, S and R type
thermocouples use only 0
decimal display.
P1-1 Auto Tuning 0 = Off (default) R/W 0813 2068 Y23
1 = On
P2-1 Run / Stop the Control 0 = STOP R/W 0814 2069 Y24
1 = RUN (default)
P2-1 Stop the Ramp / Soak 0 = RUN (default) R/W 0815 2070 Y25
Control 1 = STOP
P2-1 Hold the Ramp / Soak 0 = RUN (default) R/W 0816 2071 Y26
Control 1 = HOLD

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Temperature Sensor Type and Temperature Range

Hex - Address 1004
Register
Input Sensor type Display Temperature Range
Value
0 ~ 50 mV Analog Input 17 mv -999 ~ 9999

4 ~ 20 mA Input 16 ma4 -999 ~ 9999

0 ~ 20 mA Input 15 ma0 -999 ~ 9999

0 ~ 10 VDC Input 14 v10 -999 ~ 9999

0 ~ 5 VDC Input 13 vs -999 ~ 9999

RTD (Pt100) type 12 pt -328 ~ 1112°F (-200 ~ 600°C)

RTD (JPt100) type 11 jpt -4 ~ 752°F (-20 ~ 400°C)

Thermocouple TXK type 10 txy -328 ~ 1472°F (-200 ~ 800°C)

Thermocouple U type 9 u -328 ~ 932°F (-200 ~ 500°C)

Thermocouple L type 8 l -328 ~ 1562°F (-200 ~ 850°C)

Thermocouple B type 7 b 212 ~ 3272°F (100 ~ 1800°C)

Thermocouple S type 6 s 32 ~ 3092°F (0 ~ 1700°C)

Thermocouple R type 5 r 32 ~ 3092°F (0 ~ 1700°C)

Thermocouple N type 4 n -328 ~ 2372°F (-200 ~ 1300°C)

Thermocouple E type 3 e 32 ~ 1112°F (0 ~ 600°C)

Thermocouple T type 2 t -328 ~ 752°F (-200 ~ 400°C)

Thermocouple J type 1 j -148 ~ 2192°F (-100 ~ 1200°C)

Thermocouple K type 0 k -328 ~ 2372°F (-200 ~ 1300°C)

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Connection with the DirectLOGIC PLC

The following DirectLOGIC PLCs can communicate with the SOLO controller.
The DL06 or D2-260 PLCs are preferred for connection with the SOLO controller
because they have a built in RS-485 communication port support function code
05.
DirectLogic Com port Restriction Instructions Wiring
PLC to use Diagram
DL05 Port 2 + FA-ISOCON Can’t write to the bit registers because RX, WX Figure 1
the DL05 does not support the function
code 05. Modbus RTU only
D0-DCM Port2 Can’t write to the bit registers if installed RX, WX Figure 2
in the DL05 because the DL05 does not
support the function code 05. Modbus
RTU only.
DL06 Port 2 Modbus RTU only MRX, MWX Figure 2
D0-DCM Port2 Modbus RTU only MRX, MWX Figure 2
D2-250-1 Port 2 + FA-ISOCON Can’t write to the bit registers because RX, WX Figure 3
+FA-15HD the D2-250-1 does not support the
function code 05.
D2-260 Port 2 Modbus RTU only MRX, MWX Figure 2
D3-350 Port 2 + FA-ISOCON Can’t write to the bit registers because RX, WX Figure 4
the D3-350 does not support the function
code 05. Modbus RTU only.
D4-450 Port 1 + FA-ISOCON Can’t write to the bit registers because RX, WX Figure 5
the D4-450 does not support the function
code 05. Modbus RTU only.
See Chapter 6 for wiring and setup
Figure 1 of the FA-ISOCON.

This cable is included

in the FA-ISCON
FA-ISOCON
FA-24PS
SOLO controller
+
-

Belden 8102/9841 RS422/485 cable

or equivalent
Solo controller
Figure 2
D0-DCM/D2-260/DL06 Port 2
You will need to make this
custom cable
Belden 8102/9841 RS422/485 cable
or equivalent

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Figure 3
D2-250-1 CPU FA-ISOCON

+
-
FA-24PS

Connect FA-ISOCON port B to

Solo controller using Belden
Connect FA-15HD 8102/9841 RS422/485 cable
15-pin connector to or equivalent
D2-250-1 port 2 Connect FA-ISOCON port A
to FA-15HD using RJ12 modular SOLO controller
cable supplied with FA-ISOCON

FA-15HD
(order seperately)

Figure 4
D3-350 CPU FA-ISOCON

+
-
FA-24PS

Connect FA-ISOCON port B to

Solo controller using Belden
8102/9841 RS422/485 cable
Connect 25-pin or equivalent
connector to
D3-350 port 2 Connect FA-ISOCON port A
to 25-pin connector’s RJ12 jack SOLO controller
using modular cable supplied with FA-ISOCON

Universal 25-pin D-sub connector

(included with FA-ISOCON)

Figure 5
D4-450 CPU FA-ISOCON

+
-
FA-24PS

Connect FA-ISOCON port B to

Solo controller using Belden
8102/9841 RS422/485 cable
Connect 25-pin or equivalent
connector to
D4-450 port 2 Connect FA-ISOCON port A
to 25-pin connector’s RJ12 jack SOLO controller
using modular cable supplied with FA-ISOCON

Universal 25-pin D-sub connector

(included with FA-ISOCON)

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Connection with the C-more and C-more Micro HMI

panels
Any of the C-more and C-more Micro-Graphic HMI panels can be connected to
the SOLO controllers. The C-more HMI panels have a built in RS-485 port. The
C-more 3” Micro-Graphic panels require an optional module (EA-MG-SP1).

C-more
Touch Panel

SOLO Controller

Belden 8102/9841 RS422/485 cable

or equivalent

Belden 8102/9841 RS422/485 cable

or equivalent
EA-MG-SP1

Expansion
Connector

C-more Micro-Graphic Panel

EA1-S3ML or EA1-S3ML-N SOLO Controller
and 8 Button Keypad Bezel
EA-MG-BZ1

Serial Communications Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Frame GND 6 LE 11 TXD+ (422/485)
8 1
2 TXD (232C) 7 CTS (232C) 12 TXD– (422/485)
15 9 3 RXD (232C) 8 RTS (232C) 13 Term. Resistor
4 Vcc 9 RXD+ (422/485) 14 do not use
5 Logic GND 10 RXD– (422/485) 15 do not use

C-more and C-more Micro-Graphic Panel RS-485 port

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Modbus Address Appendix
Map for Ramp /
Soak Control

In this Appendix...
Last Step Number���������������������������������������������������������������������� A–2
Additional Cycles����������������������������������������������������������������������� A–2
Next Pattern Number���������������������������������������������������������������� A–2
Ramp / Soak SV������������������������������������������������������������������������� A–3
Ramp / Soak Time��������������������������������������������������������������������� A–4
 Appendix: Modbus Address Map for Ramp / Soak Control

Last Step Number

(ID: SPXn, P3-21)
Pattern Hexadecimal Modbus Decimal PLC Address
Number (Octal)
Pattern 0 1040 44161 V10100
Pattern 1 1041 44162 V10101
Pattern 2 1042 44163 V10102
Pattern 3 1043 44164 V10103
Pattern 4 1044 44165 V10104
Pattern 5 1045 44166 V10105
Pattern 6 1046 44167 V10106
Pattern 7 1047 44168 V10107

Additional Cycles
(ID: CYCn, P3-22)
Pattern Hexadecimal Modbus Decimal PLC Address
Number (Octal)
Pattern 0 1050 44177 V10120
Pattern 1 1051 44178 V10121
Pattern 2 1052 44179 V10122
Pattern 3 1053 44180 V10123
Pattern 4 1054 44181 V10124
Pattern 5 1055 44182 V10125
Pattern 6 1056 44183 V10126
Pattern 7 1057 44184 V10127

Next Pattern Number

(ID: linn, P3-23)
Pattern Hexadecimal Modbus Decimal PLC Address
Number (Octal)
Pattern 0 1060 44193 V10140
Pattern 1 1061 44194 V10141
Pattern 2 1062 44195 V10142
Pattern 3 1063 44196 V10143
Pattern 4 1064 44197 V10144
Pattern 5 1065 44198 V10145
Pattern 6 1066 44199 V10146
Pattern 7 1067 44200 V10147

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Ramp / Soak SV
(ID: SPmn, P3-19)
Hexadecimal
Pattern 0 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 6 Pattern 7
Step 0 2000 2008 2010 2018 2020 2028 2030 2038
Step 1 2001 2009 2011 2019 2021 2029 2031 2039
Step 2 2002 200A 2012 201A 2022 202A 2032 203A
Step 3 2003 200B 2013 201B 2023 202B 2033 203B
Step 4 2004 200C 2014 201C 2024 202C 2034 203C
Step 5 2005 200D 2015 201D 2025 202D 2035 203D
Step 6 2006 200E 2016 201E 2026 202E 2036 203E
Step 7 2007 200F 2017 201F 2027 202F 2037 203F

Modbus Decimal
Pattern 0 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 6 Pattern 7
Step 0 48193 48201 48209 48217 48225 48233 48241 48249
Step 1 48194 48202 48210 48218 48226 48234 48242 48250
Step 2 48195 48203 48211 48219 48227 48235 48243 48251
Step 3 48196 48204 48212 48220 48228 48236 48244 48252
Step 4 48197 48205 48213 48221 48229 48237 48245 48253
Step 5 48198 48206 48214 48222 48230 48238 48246 48254
Step 6 48199 48207 48215 48223 48231 48239 48247 48255
Step 7 48200 48208 48216 48224 48232 48240 48248 48256

PLC Address (Octal)

Pattern 0 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 6 Pattern 7
Step 0 V20000 V20010 V20020 V20030 V20040 V20050 V20060 V20070
Step 1 V20001 V20011 V20021 V20031 V20041 V20051 V20061 V20071
Step 2 V20002 V20012 V20022 V20032 V20042 V20052 V20062 V20072
Step 3 V20003 V20013 V20023 V20033 V20043 V20053 V20063 V20073
Step 4 V20004 V20014 V20024 V20034 V20044 V20054 V20064 V20074
Step 5 V20005 V20015 V20025 V20035 V20045 V20055 V20065 V20075
Step 6 V20006 V20016 V20026 V20036 V20046 V20056 V20066 V20076
Step 7 V20007 V20017 V20027 V20037 V20047 V20057 V20067 V20077

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Ramp / Soak Time

(ID: TImn, P3-20)
Hexadecimal
Pattern 0 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 6 Pattern 7
Step 0 2080 2088 2090 2098 20A0 20A8 20B0 20B8
Step 1 2081 2089 2091 2099 20A1 20A9 20B1 20B9
Step 2 2082 208A 2092 209A 20A2 20AA 20B2 20BA
Step 3 2083 208B 2093 209B 20A3 20AB 20B3 20BB
Step 4 2084 208C 2094 209C 20A4 20AC 20B4 20BC
Step 5 2085 208D 2095 209D 20A5 20AD 20B5 20BD
Step 6 2086 208E 2096 209E 20A6 20AE 20B6 20BE
Step 7 2087 208F 2097 209F 20A7 20AF 20B7 20BF

Modbus Decimal
Pattern 0 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 6 Pattern 7
Step 0 48321 48329 48337 48345 48353 48361 48369 48377
Step 1 48322 48330 48338 48346 48354 48362 48370 48378
Step 2 48323 48331 48339 48347 48355 48363 48371 48379
Step 3 48324 48332 48340 48348 48356 48364 48372 48380
Step 4 48325 48333 48341 48349 48357 48365 48373 48381
Step 5 48326 48334 48342 48350 48358 48366 48374 48382
Step 6 48327 48335 48343 48351 48359 48367 48375 48383
Step 7 48328 48336 48344 48352 48360 48368 48376 48384

PLC Address (Octal)

Pattern 0 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 6 Pattern 7
Step 0 V20200 V20210 V20220 V20230 V20240 V20250 V20260 V20270
Step 1 V20201 V20211 V20221 V20231 V20241 V20251 V20261 V20271
Step 2 V20202 V20212 V20222 V20232 V20242 V20252 V20262 V20272
Step 3 V20203 V20213 V20223 V20233 V20243 V20253 V20263 V20273
Step 4 V20204 V20214 V20224 V20234 V20244 V20254 V20264 V20274
Step 5 V20205 V20215 V20225 V20235 V20245 V20255 V20265 V20275
Step 6 V20206 V20216 V20226 V20236 V20246 V20256 V20266 V20276
Step 7 V20207 V20217 V20227 V20237 V20247 V20257 V20267 V20277

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Index

A Bit Length, 3–6, 3–21, 7–2

Bit Registers, 7–2, 7–6, 7–7
Additional Cycles, 3–6, 3–19, 3–22, A–2
Alarm 1, 3–6, 3–15, 3–16, 3–20, 4–8
Alarm 1 High Limit, 3–5, 3–15
C
Alarm 1 Low Limit, 3–5, 3–16 Com port Settings, 6–4
Alarm 2, 3–6, 3–16, 3–20, 4–8 Configuration Window, 6–4
Alarm 2 High Limit, 3–5, 3–16 Connection with the C-more and C-more
Micro HMI panels, 7–9
Alarm 2 Low Limit, 3–5, 3–16
Connection with the DirectLogic PLC, 7–7
Alarm 3, 3–6, 3–16, 3–20
Control Mode, 3–4, 3–5, 3–6, 3–18, 5–2, 5–3,
Alarm 3 High Limit, 3–5, 3–16 5–4, 5–5
Alarm 3 Low Limit, 3–5, 3–16 Controller and Panel Cutout Dimensions
Ambient Conditions SL4824 Series, 2–4
Altitude, 2–2 SL4848 Series, 2–4
Ambient Temperature Range, 2–2 SL4896 Series, 2–5
IP Rating, 2–2 SL9696 Series, 2–5
Relative Humidity, 2–2 Cooling Hysteresis, 3–4, 3–11, 5–4
Shock Resistance, 2–2
Current Input, 4–2
Storage Temperature Range, 2–2
Vibration Resistance, 2–2
Analog High Adjustment, 3–4, 3–13, 3–14,
D
4–5, 4–6, 4–7 Data Registers, 7–2, 7–3, 7–4, 7–5
Analog Low Adjustment, 3–4, 4–5, 4–6, 4–7 Dead Band, 3–4, 3–12, 5–4
Auto Tuning, 3–2, 3–4, 3–7, 3–10, 5–3 Decimal Point Position, 3–5, 3–15
Derivative Time, 3–4, 3–9, 5–3
B Down Button, 3–2, 3–3
Baud Rate, 3–6, 3–21, 7–2

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E LED status indicators

°F, °C LED Indicators, 3–2
Error Display Information, 5–5 ALM1, ALM2, ALM3 LED Indicators, 3–2
Event Inputs AT LED Indicator, 3–2
Event 1 Input, 4–3 OUT1, OUT2 LED Indicators, 3–2
Event 2 Input, 4–3 Lock Mode, 3–5, 3–16

G M
General Description, 1–3 Manual Control, 5–5
Modbus Address Map, A–2, A–3, A–4
H Modbus Protocol, 3–6, 3–20, 7–2
Heating / Cooling, 3–4, 3–5, 3–6, 3–19, 3–20 Model Number Explanation, 1–4
Heating Hysteresis, 3–4, 3–10, 5–4 Mounting Instructions
SL4824 Series, 2–3
I SL4848, SL4896, SL9696 Series, 2–3

Initial Power up, 3–3

Initial Setting Parameters, 3–6, 3–17
N
Input Range High, 3–6, 3–18 Network Address, 3–6, 3–20, 7–2
Input Range Low, 3–6, 3–18 Next Pattern Number, 3–6, 3–19, 3–22, A–2
Input Type, 3–6, 3–17, 4–2
Input Types O
Analog, 4–2 On / Off Control, 5–3
Current Input, 4–2 On-Line Configuration, 3–6, 3–20
Voltage Input, 4–2
Operation Mode Parameters, 3–5, 3–15
Platinum RTD, 4–2
Output 1 Cooling Period, 3–4, 3–11, 4–5, 4–6,
Thermocouple, 4–2 4–7
Installation Considerations, 2–2 Output 1 Heating Period, 3–4, 3–11, 4–5, 4–6,
Integral Offset, 3–4, 3–10, 5–3 4–7
Integral Time, 3–4, 3–9, 3–10, 5–3 Output 1 Level, 3–5, 3–13, 3–16, 4–4, 4–6,
4–7, 5–5
K Output 2 Level, 3–5, 3–16, 4–4, 5–5
Output 2 Period, 3–4, 3–12, 4–5
Keypad Operation, 3–3
Output Types
Function Buttons, 3–3
Current, 4–5
Down Button, 3–2, 3–3
Linear Voltage, 4–6
Rotate Button, 3–2, 3–3
Relay, 4–4
SET Button, 3–2, 3–3
Voltage Pulse, 4–5
Up Button, 3–2, 3–3

L P
Parity, 3–6, 3–21, 7–2
Last Step Number, 3–6, 3–19, 3–21, A–2

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PC Connection, 6–2 Stop Bit, 3–6, 3–21, 7–2

PD Control Offset, 3–4, 3–10 SV Display, 3–2, 3–7
PID Control, 5–2, 5–3, 5–4 System Alarm, 3–6, 3–20, 4–8, 4–10
PID Parameter Group, 3–4, 3–7, 3–8, 3–9,
3–10, 5–2 T
Proportion Band, 3–4, 3–8, 3–12
Target SV, 3–4, 3–7, 3–8, 3–9, 3–10
Proportion Band Coefficient, 3–4, 3–12
Technical Support, 1–2
Proportional Band, 5–3
Temperature Unit, 3–6
Proportional Band Coefficient, 5–3
Terminal Identification, 2–8
PV Display, 3–2
SL4824 Series Inputs, 2–8
PV Monitor, 6–6
SL4824 Series Wiring, 2–9
PV Offset, 3–4, 3–13 SL4848 Series Inputs, 2–10
SL4848 Series Wiring, 2–11
Q SL4896 Series Inputs, 2–12
Quick Start Guide, 1–2, 1–3 SL4896 Series Wiring, 2–13
SL9696 Series Inputs, 2–14

R SL9696 Series Wiring, 2–15

Ramp / Soak Control, 5–4

Ramp / Soak Pattern, 3–6, 3–15, 3–18, 3–19,
U
3–21, 3–22, 5–4 Unpacking, 1–3
Ramp / Soak SV, 3–6, 3–21, A–3 Up Button, 3–2, 3–3
Ramp / Soak Time, 3–6, 3–21, A–4
Recorder Window, 6–7 V
Regulation Mode Parameters, 3–4, 3–7 Voltage Input, 4–2
Reset to Factory Default, 3–22
Rotate Button, 3–2, 3–3
RS-485, 6–4, 7–2, 7–7, 7–9
Run / Stop, 3–5, 3–15

S
Safety Information, 2–6, 2–7
Serial Number Label Information
SL4824 Series, 1–4
SL4848, SL4896, and SL9696 Series, 1–4
SET Button, 3–2, 3–3
Software Installation, 6–3
Special Symbols
Notepad, 1–2
Warning, 1–2
Starting Ramp / Soak Pattern, 3–5, 3–15

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