450

CONFIGURABLE CONTROLLER

INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL

Software Version 1.0x

Code 81505 / Edition 01 - 03/2013 ENG

GENERAL INDEX
page
Graphic symbols used 2 4 Standard configuration menu 9
1 Preliminary instructions 2
General description 2 5 Configuration and programming 10
Electrical interface 2
Preliminary warnings 3 6 Alarms 12

2 Installation and connection 4 7 Control actions 12

Electrical power supply 4
Notes concerning electrical safety and 8 Manual Tuning 13
Electromagnetic compatibility 4
Advice for correct installation 9 Software ON/OFF switching function 13
for EMC 5
Instrument power supply 5 10 Auto-tuning 13
Inputs and outputs connection 5
Dimensions and cut-out 6 11 Self-tuning 14
Installation with panel mounting 6
Warnings and instructions for 12 Controls 14
mounting to the panel 6
Nominal ambient conditions 6 13 Technical specifications 15
Electrical connections 7
14 Accessories 16
3 Functions 8

The contents of each section are summarized

immediately following the section heading

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 Graphic symbols used
To distinguish between the type and importance of the information provided in these instructions for use, graphic
symbols have been used as a reference to make interpreting the information clearer.

Indicates the contents of the various manual sections, Indicates a suggestion based on the
the general warnings, notes, and other points to experience of the GEFRAN Technical Staff,
which the reader’s attention should be drawn. which could prove especially useful under
given circumstances
Indicates a particularly delicate situation that could
affect the safety and correct working operation
of the controller, or a rule that must be strictly Indicates a reference to Detailed Technical
observed to avoid dangerous situations Documents available on the GEFRAN web
site www.gefran.com

Indicates a condition of risk for the safety of the

user, due to the presence of dangerous voltages
at the points shown

1 • PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS
This section contains information and warnings A programming kit for PC is available, consisting of
of a general nature which should be read a cable and a user-friendly program for Windows
before proceeding with controller installation, with Wizard pages, oscilloscope for process analysis,
configuration and use. saving of parameter recipes, and ability to reset factory
parameters. A settable software protection code
General Description
(password-protected) lets you limit access to internal
The series 450 temperature controller, measuring
parameters to various levels, up to total protection.
48x48mm (1/16 DIN), offers simplicity of use and high
quality of control.
Electrical Interface
The input from temperature sensors is “universal”
All connection terminals (power supply, inputs, outputs,
and configurable with type J, K, R, S, T, B, E,
options) are grouped together on the back of the
N thermocouples and with 3-wire Rt100 resistance
instrument.
thermometers.
For technical specifications and performance details refer
The user interface has a complete double display with
to Section 13 “Technical Specifications”.
green LEDs, 4 keys, and two red LEDs to signal active
outputs.
The Lexan® membrane on the front panel guarantees
an IP65 protection level for these products.
The controller outputs, freely configurable as control
output and alarm output, are available in a 5A/250VAC
relay version or in a logic signal version to drive solid
state relays.
The input signal read speed (120msec) and the tested
PID control algorithm with selftuning and autotuning
parameter functions guarantee accurate and stable
control even for rapid and discontinuous heating
systems.
Series 450 models are factory-configured to satisfy
most industrial heating applications (input for probe J,
hot PID setting, 10 second cycle time) and can always

be modified from keyboard and from PC with a few
parameters grouped on intuitive menus.

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Preliminary Warnings Users and/or system integrators who wish to
The following preliminary warnings should be know more about the concepts of serial
read before installing and using the series 450 communication between standard PC and or
controller. This will allow the controller to be put Gefran Industrial PC and Gefran Programmable
into service more quickly and will avoid certain Instruments, can access the various technical
problems which may mistakenly be interpreted reference Documents in Adobe Acrobat format
as malfunctions or limitations of the controller. available in the Download section of the Gefran
Web Site www.gefran.com including:
• Immediately after unpacking the controller, make a • Serial Communication
note of the order code and the other identification • MODBus Protocol
data given on the label affixed to the outside of the
container and copy them to the table below. In the same Download section of the Gefran Web Site
These details must always be kept close at hand and www.gefran.com the instrument serie 450 reference
referred to the personnel involved in the event of help manual is available in Adobe Acrobat format, containing
from Gefran Customer Service Assistance. a detailed description of all the adjustable parameters and
procedures.
SN: ......................... (Serial n°) In the event of presumed instrument malfunction, before
CODE: ......................... (Finished product code) contacting Gefran Technical Service Assistance, refer to
TYPE: ......................... (Order Code) the F.A.Q. Section (Frequently Asked Questions) on the
SUPPLY: ......................... (Type of electrical power supply) Gefran Web Site www.gefran.com
VERS: ......................... (Software version)

• Check also that the instrument is complete and has

not been damaged at all during transit, and that the
package contains not only the controller and these
Instructions for Use, but also the kit for fixing to the
panel and the dust protection seal - see:
Installation with Panel Fixing in Section 2.
Any inconsistencies, omissions or evident signs of
damage should be reported immediately to your
Gefran sales agent.
• Check that the order code corresponds with the
configuration requested for the application the
instrument is needed for.
• N°. and Type of Inputs/Outputs available
• Presence of the necessary options and
accessories
• Mains voltage supply
Example: 450 – R – R – 0
Model 450
2 relay outputs
Power supply 11...27Vac/dc

• Before installing the instrument series 450 on the

control panel of the machine or host system, refer to
the paragraph “Dimensions and Cut-out” in Section 2
“Installation and Connection”.
• Where configuration by PC is provided for, make
sure the interface RS232 cable is available and the
CD-ROM containing the GF_eXpress software.
For the order code refer to Section 14 “Accessories”.

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 2 • INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
This section contains the instructions necessary damage to persons, machinery or materials, it is
for correct installation of the instrument series essential to connect it up to auxiliary alarm equipment.
450 into the machine control panel or the host It is advisable to make sure that alarm signals are
system and for correct connection of the also triggered during normal operation.
controller power supply, inputs, outputs. The instrument must NOT be installed in flammable or
explosive environments; it may be connected to
Before proceeding with installation read the equipment operating in such atmospheres only by
following warnings carefully! means of appropriate and adequate types of
Remember that lack of observation of these interface, conforming to the applicable safety
warnings could lead to problems of electrical standards.
safety and electromagnetic compatibility, as
Notes Concerning Electrical Safety and
well as invalidating the warranty.
Electromagnetic Compatibility:

Electrical power supply

CE MARKING:
The instrument conforms to the European Directives
• the instrument is NOT equipped with an On/Off switch:
2004/108/CE and 2006/95/CE with reference to the
the user must provide a two-phase disconnecting
generic standards: EN 61000-6-2 (immunity in industrial
switch that conforms to the required safety standards
environment) EN 61000-6-3 (emission in residential
(CE marking), to cut off the power supply upstream of
environment) EN 61010-1 (safety).
the instrument.
The instrument series 450 are mainly designed to
The switch must be located in the immediate vicinity of
operate in industrial environments, installed on the
the instrument and must be within easy reach of the
switchboards or control panels of productive €process
operator.
machines or plants.
One switch may control more than one controller.
As regards electromagnetic compatibility, the strictest
• if the instrument is connected to NOT isolated electrical
generic standards have been adopted, as indicated in
equipment (e.g. thermocouples), the earth connection
the table below.
must be made with a specific conductor to prevent the
connection itself from coming directly through the
machine structure. EMC conformity has been tested with the following
connections.
• if the instrument is used in applications with risk of

Function Cable type Length

Power supply cable 1mm 1m
2

Relay output cables 1mm2 3,5m

Thermocouple input 0,8mm2 compensated 5m
“PT100” temperature resistance 1mm 3m
2

Digital Inputs / Outputs 1mm2 3,5m

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 EMC Emission
Generic standards, emission standard for residential EN 61000-6-3
commercial and light industrial environments
Emission enclosure EN 61000-6-3
Emission AC mains EN 61000-6-3 Group1 Class B
Radiated emission EN 61326 CISPR 16-2 Class B

EMC Immunity

Generic standards, immunity standard for industrial EN 61000-6-2

environments
Immunity ESD EN 61000-4-2 4 kV contact discharge level 2
8 kV air discharge
level 3
Immunity RF interference EN 61000-4-3 /A1 10 V/m amplitude modulated
80 MHz-1 GHz
10 V/m amplitude modulated
1.4 GHz-2 GHz
Immunity conducted disturbance EN 61000-4-6 10 V/m amplitude modulated
0.15 MHz-
80 MHz (level 3)
Immunity burst EN 61000-4-4 2 kV power line (level 3)
2 kV I/O signal line (level 4)
Immunity pulse EN 61000-4-5 Power line-line 1 kV (level 2)
Power line-earth 2 kV (level 3)
Signal line-earth 1 kV (level 2)
Immunity Magnetic fields EN 61000-4-8 100 A/m (level 5)
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage immunity tests EN 61000-4-11 100%U, 70%U, 40%U,

LVD Safety
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, EN 61010-1
control and laboratory use

Advice for Correct Installation for EMC Inputs and outputs connection

• The externally connected circuits must be doubly

isolated.
Instrument power supply
• To connect the analogue inputs and analog outputs
the following is necessary:
• The power supply to the electronic equipment on the
- physically separate the input cables from those of the
switchboards must always come directly from an
power supply, the outputs and the power connections.
isolation device with a fuse for the instrument part.
- use woven and screened cables, with the screen
• The electronic instruments and electromechanical earthed in one point only.
power devices such as relays, contactors, solenoid • To connect the relay outputs
valves, etc., must always be powered by separate (contactors, solenoid valves, motors, fans, etc.), fit
lines. RC groups (resistance and condensers in series) in
• When the electronic instrument power supply is parallel to the inductive loads that operate in
strongly disturbed by the commutation of transistor or Alternating Current.
power units or motors, an isolation transformer (Note: all the condensers must conform to VDE
should be used for the controllers only, earthing the (class X2) standards and withstand a voltage of at
screen. least 220V AC. The resistances must be at least 2Ω).
• It is essential that the plant has a good earth • Fit a 1N4007 diode in parallel with the coil of the
connection: inductive loads that operate in Direct Current.
- the voltage between neutral and earth must not be >1V
- the Ohmic resistance must be < 6Ω; GEFRAN S.p.A. declines all responsibility for
• If the mains voltage fluctuates strongly, use a voltage any damage to persons or property caused
stabilizer. by tampering, neglect, improper use or any
• In the proximity of high frequency generators or arc use which does not conform to the characteristics of
welders, use adequate mains filters. the controller and to the indications given in these
• The power supply lines must be separate from the Instructions for Use.
instrument input and output ones.
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 Dimensions and cut-out
63

48 70

48

70

45

45

99

10

Installation with panel mounting Warnings and instructions for mounting to the panel
Instructions for installation category II,
As well as the actual instrument and these instructions pollution level 2, double isolation.
for use, the controller package also contains: The equipment is intended for permanent indoor
installations within their own enclosure or panel
• panel fixing kit (A) mounted enclosing the rear housing and exposed
• 1 protective seal against dust and water spray (B) terminals on the back
• only for models with 11...27Vac/dc power supply:
supply from Class 2 or low voltage limited energy
source
• the power supply lines must be separate from the
controller input and output ones
• group the instruments together keeping them separate
from the powered part of the relay
A • do not install high-power remote switches, contactors,
relays, thyristor power units (especially the “phase
angle” type), motors, etc. in the same switchboard
• avoid dust, humidity, corrosive gasses and heat
sources
B • do not block the ventilation holes: the working
temperature must be between 0...50°C
• surrounding air: 50°C
• use 60/75°C copper (Cu) conductor only, wire size
range 2x N. 22 - 14AWG, Solid/Stranded
Fit the instrument to the panel as shown in the figure. • use terminal tightening torque 0.5Nm
Altitude Up to 2000m
Panel Working/storage 0..50°C/-20...70°C
temperature
B A Non condensing 20...85%
relative humidity

Nominal ambient conditions

Before supplying the Indicator with power,

make sure that the mains voltage is the same
as that shown in the last number of the order
code.

Example:
450 – x – R – 0 = 11...27Vac/dc
450 – x – R – 1 = 100...240Vac

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 Electrical Connections
TOP
• Outputs • Inputs
Generic user-configurable
19 18 7 6
• TC
19 output Available thermocouples:
-
Out2 (Al) 2 J, K, R, S, T, B, E, N
- relay 5A/250Vac 20 17 8 5
- Respect polarities
20
- For extensions, use
21 16 9 4 compensated cable appro-
- 21 1 priate for thermocouple.
Out1 (Main) +
- relay 5A to 250Vac 22 15 10 3
+ 22 - logic 12Vdc (6Vmin to 20mA)
23 14 11 2 • Pt100 2-3 wires
Use wires of
24 13 12 1 adequate thickness
3 (min. 1mm2) PT100

2 T T
• Power supply
Standard: ! 1 Pt100 Pt100 2-wires
100...240Vac ±10% 3-wires
~ 23
Optional:
PWR 11...27Vac/dc ±10%

Max power 10VA; 50/60Hz

~ 24

Device structure: identification of boards

CPU BOARD (Sealing Side)
S4 = ON Enable Configuration
S1

S9
GND

S4

S7
S5
S6
RX
TX

J9

S4
for inverse OUT1: S2 = ON, remove R20
for inverse OUT2: S1 = ON, remove R5

power HV RR/DR sealing side

power LV RR/DR sealing side

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 3 • FUNCTIONS
his section describes the use and functions of the displays, lighted indicators and buttons making up the
controller operator interface.
It therefore contains essential information for correct programming and configuration of the controllers.

Operator interface

PV Display: Indication of process variable

Indication of output states
Error Indication: LO, HI, Sbr, Err
OUT 1 (Main); OUT 2 (AL) LO= the value of process variable is < di LO_S
450 HI= the value of process variable is > di HI_S
ouT1 ouT2
Sbr= faulty sensor or input values higher than max.
limits
Function displays
Display instrument function mode
L1 MAN/AUTO = OFF (automatic control)
ON (manual control)
84
8580
L1
8 PV
Err= PT100 third wire opened for PT100, PTC or
input values lower than min. limits (i.e.: TC wrong
connection)
L2 AUTO-TUNING = ON (auto-tuning ON)
L3 SELF-TUNING/
SOFT-START= ON (during self-tuning or
L2
L3 84
8580
8 SV
SV Display: displays control Setpoint
soft-start). F
Funktion key
Gives access to different configuration stages ••
Automatic/Manual setting selection
Confirms any parameter changes
On only when PV display shows process variable

“Raise” and “Lower” keys”

These keys are used for any operation that requires a numerical parameter to be raised or lowered. ••The speed of change is
proportional to the time the key is pressed. •• The operation is not cyclic: once the maximum (minimum) limit is reached, there will be no
further increase (decrease) of the value, even if the key remains pressed.

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 4 • STANDARD CONFIGURATION MENU
CFG Setting Parameters

Configurat.
S.tu Autotuning Selftuning Softstart
Default Custom
Enable continuous
selftuning, 0 NO NO NO
0
S.tv autotuning,
softstart
1
2
YES
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
3 YES YES NO
4 NO NO YES

Proportional heating
10.0
h.Pb range or hysteresis in
regulation ON/OFF
0 ... 999,9% f.s.

4.0
h.It Integral heating time 0,00 ... 99,99 min

1.0
h.dt Derived heating time 0,00 ... 99,99 min

Maximum limit heating

100.0
h.P.X power
0,0 ... 100,0%

± 999
-1
xy.i Hysteresis for alarm
scale points

InP Input settings

Configurat.
Default Custom

Control type See table on InP

22
(tr [0...11] menu

Type of sensor, signal See table on InP

0
tyP and main input scale menu

dP.S Format
Position of decimal point
0
dP.S for main input scale
0
1
xxxx
xxx.x

Minimum limit of main min...max of input

0
Lo.S input scale selected in tyP

Maximum limit of main min...max of input selected

1000
xI.S input scale in tyP

Out Output settings

Configurat.
Default Custom

See table on Out

0
aI.t Alarm type
menu

0
r.o.1 OUT 1
Attribution of
reference signal:
r.o.x
0
1
Logic output
HEAT (heating control output)
COOL (cooling control output)
HEAT, COOL, 2 AL - alarm
AL 6 LBA - alarm LBA

2
r.o.2 OUT 2
Attribution of
reference signal:
HEAT, COOL,
AL

+ 16 for logic level denied at output

Cycle time OUT1 relay or

10
(t.1 logic = HEAT or COOL
0. ... 200 sec

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 5 • PROGRAMMING and CONFIGURATION

LEVEL 1 DISPLAY F
Pressed for approx.
UPd Software version
P.V. Process Variable (PV display)
2 sec and jumper
S4 (CPU) ON
400 S.V. Work setpoint (SV display) or value of control
output with controller in manual
Keep the F key
pressed to scroll
CFG Setting parameters
the menus
Configuraz.
Default Custom
Release the F
Alarm threshold 1 key to select the
InP Input settings
500
AL.1 displayed menu

Press the F key

to access the
Setting output values Out Output settings
(+Heat / -Cool) parameters
0
0v.P Keep the F key
PASS Password pressed to exit any
menu

Keep F + Auto/Man
NO keys pressed for 2
PASS = 99 sec. on any menu
to go immediately
SI to level 1 display

Prot Protection code Pressing the Auto/

Man + F keys
on any menu
immediately returns
you to the previous
parameter.

NB: Parameters not required for a particular configuration are not displayed

• CFG

CFG Setting parameters

Configuraz.
S.tu Autotuning Selftuning Softstart
Default Custom
Enable
selftuning,
continuous
0 NO NO NO
1.00
c.dt Derived cooling time 0,00 ... 99,99 min

0
S.tv autotuning,
softstart
1
2
YES
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
3 YES YES NO Maximum limit cooling
4 NO NO YES
100.0
c.P.x power
0,0 ... 100,0%

N.B. S.tu functions are cancelled when switching to MAN.

Proportional heating
0
rSt Manual reset
-999 ... 999
scale points
10.0
h.Pb range or hysteresis in
ON/OFF
0 ... 999,9% f.s.

0.0
P.rE Reset power -100,0 ... 100,0%
4.0
h.It Integral heating time 0,00 ... 99,99 min

0.0
SoF Softstart time 0,0 ... 500,0 min
1.0
h.dt Derived heating time 0,00 ... 99,99 min

± 999

Maximum limit heating

-1
Xy.1 Hysteresis for alarm
scale points
100.0
h.P.x power
0,0 ... 100,0%
Wait time for tripping
0,0...500,0 min

Cooling setpoint relative -999 ... 999

0.0
Lb.t of LBA alarm
(setting 0 disables LBA alarm)
(*)
0
c.SP to heating set scale points
Limit of power supplied
-100,0 ... 100,0%
Proportional cooling
25.0
Lb.P under LBA alarm
conditions
c.on / OFF / h.on (*)
10.0
c.Pb range or hysteresis in
ON/OFF
0 ... 999,9% f.s.

Fault Action power -100,0 ... 100,0%

0.0
FA.P (supplied in case of sensor
fault) c.on / OFF / h.on
4.00
c.It Integral cooling time 0,00 ... 99,99 min
(*) If the LBA alarm is active (display flashing alternately with 4 decimal points),
you can cancel it by pressing keys Δ + ∇ when OutP is seen, or by switching
to Manual.

N.B.: the LBA alarm is excluded for ON/OFF controls

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 • InP
Digital filter
InP Input settings
0.1
FLt on main input
0,0 ... 20,0 sec

Configuraz.
Default Custom trL
C Type of control
Digital filter on display of
0 P hot 0 ... 9,9
22
(tr Type of control
[0...91]
1
3
P cold
PI hot
0.5
FLd process variable; acts as
hysteresis
scale points

4 PI cold
6 PID hot dP.S Format
Decimal point position for 0 xxxx
+16 disable parameters
CFG: rst, PrE, SoF, Lbt, Lbp, FAP,
7
9
10
PID cold
ON-OFF hot
ON-OFF cold
0
dP.S main input scale 1 xxx.x
InP: FLt, FLd, oFS, LoL, HIL
Out: ALn, rEL
Minimum limit of main min…max scale of input
FLt, FLd, Lbp, HIL stay at set value.
ALn is forced to 1
0
Lo.S input scale selected in tyP

All other parameters are considered 0

Maximum limit of main min…max scale of input

Default: derived action sample time = 1 sec
+32: derived action sample time = 8sec
+64: derived action sample time = 240msec with derived action filter assigned
1000
XI.s input scale selected in tyP

to Flt parameter (time filter)

Main input offset -999 ... 999
0
oFS correction scale points

0
tyP Type of probe, signal and scale of main input

Lower limit for local setpoint

SENSOR: TC
0
Lo.L and absolute alarms
Lo.S ... Hi.S

tYP Type of probe Scale Max. scale range Max. scale range
(C/F) without decimal point with decimal point
0 J (Fe-CuNi) C 0 / 1000 0,0 / 999,9 Upper limit for local setpoint
1
2
J (Fe-CuNi)
K (NiCr-Ni)
F
C
32 / 1832
0 / 1300
32,0 / 999,9
0,0 / 999,9
1000
xI.L and absolute alarms
Lo.S ... Hi.S

3 K (NiCr-Ni) F 32 / 2372 32,0 / 999,9

4 R (Pt13Rh - Pt) C 0 / 1750 0,0 / 999,9
5 R (Pt13Rh - Pt) F 32 / 3182 32,0 / 999,9 • Out
6 S (Pt10Rh - Pt) C 0 / 1750 0,0 / 999,9
7 S (Pt10Rh - Pt) F 32 / 3182 32,0 / 999,9
8 T (Cu-CuNi) C -200 / 400 -199,9 / 400,0
9 T (Cu-CuNi) F -328 / 752 -199,9 / 752,0 Out Output settings
10 B (Pt30Rh - Pt6Rh) C 44 / 1800 44,0 / 999,9
11 B (Pt30Rh - Pt6Rh) F 111 / 3272 111,0 / 999,9
12 E (NiCr-CuNi) C -100 / 750 -100,0 / 750,0
Configuraz.
13 E (NiCr-CuNi) F -148 / 1382 -148,0 / 999,9
Default Custom
14 N (NiCrSi-NiSi) C 0 / 1300 0,0 / 999,9
15 N (NiCrSi-NiSi) F 32 / 2372 32,0 / 999,9
Number of
SENSOR: RTD 3 wires
1
AL.n alarms
0 ..1

tYP Type of probe Scale Max. scale range Max. scale range
(C/F) without decimal point with decimal point
16 PT100 C -200 / 850 -199,9 / 850,0 AI.t Direct Absolute Normal
17 PT100 F -328 / 1562 -199,9 / 999,9 (maximum) Relative Symmetrical
Alarm
0
AI.t type


0
Inverse to active
(minimum) setpoint
direct absolute
(window)

normal
1 inverse absolute normal
S, R range 0...1750°C; error < 0.2% f.s. (t > 300°C) / for
Max. non-linearity error 2 direct relativo normal
other range; error < 0.5% f.s.
for thermocouples (TC), 3 inverse relativo normal
T error < 0.2% f.s. (t > -150°C)
resistors (PT100) 4 direct absolute symmetrical
B range 44...1800°C; error < 0.5% f.s. (t > 300°C) /
5 inverse absolute symmetrical
range 44,0...999,9; error < 1% f.s. (t > 300°C)
The error is calculated 6 direct relativo symmetrical
as deviation from 7 inverse relativo symmetrical
theoretical value
Tc: J, K, E, N, error < 0,2% f.s.
and is expressed as
error < 0,2% f.s. + 8 to disable on power-up until first alarm
percentage of full scale
PT100 scale -200...850°C
(°C)
Precision better than 0,2% f.s. at 25°C.
OUT 1 r.o.x Output function
0
r.o.1 Attribution of
reference
0
1
HEAT (heating control output)
COOL (cooling control output)
signal: 2 AL - alarm
HEAT, COOL, AL 6 LBA - allrm LBA

OUT 2
2
r.o.2 Attribution of
reference
signal: + 16 for logic level denied at output
HEAT, COOL, AL

Cycle time OUT1 relay or

10
(t.1 logic = HEAT or COOL
1. ... 200 sec

Cycle time OUT2 relay or

10
(t.2 logic = HEAT or COOL
1. ... 200 sec

Fault action (definition of state rEL Alarm

0
rEL. in case of broken sensor)
alarms AL.
0
1
OFF
ON
Select intrinsic safety.

1) In case of broken sensor, the logic state of the alarm assumes the selected logic value
without considering alarm type (direct or inverse): ON = alarm ON, OFF = alarm OFF

2) The alarm is assigned to available outputs by setting codes r.o.1, r.o.2.

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 • Prot
Configuraz.
Default Custom

64 Pro Protection code

Pro Display Change

0 SP, alarm, OutP SP, alarm
1 SP, alarm, OutP SP
2 SP SP
3 SP
To activate the turn off SW function, press keys F
+4  disables InP, Out
F + Δ for 5 secs. in P.V.
+8  disables CFG
+16 disables “SW turn on - turn off” To return to normal functioning, press key F for
+32 disables MAN/AUTO key 5 secs.
+ 64 to disable manual power memorization

6 • ALARM

Normal absolute alarm Symmetrical absolute alarm

AL + [ Hyst1* ]
AL
AL + Hyst1
AL AL - [ Hyst1* ]

time time
alarm (*) reverse

direct

For AL = reverse absolute alarm (low) with positive Hyst1, AL1 t = 1 For AL = symmetrical Lo absolute alarm with Hyst1, AL1 t = 5
(*) = OFF if disabled on power-up For AL = symmetrical Hi absolute alarm with Hyst1, AL1 t = 4

* Minimum hysteresis = 2 scale points

Symmetrical deviation Alarm Symmetrical deviation Alarm

SP+AL
SP+AL
SP
SP-AL
SP Hyst1

time time

reverse reverse

direct direct

For AL = Lo deviation alarm with negative Hyst 1, AL1 t = 3 For AL = Symmetrical Lo deviation alarm with Hyst 1, AL1 t = 7
For AL = Hi deviation alarm with negative Hyst 1, AL1 t = 2 For AL = Symmetrical Hi deviation alarm with Hyst 1, AL1 t = 6

7 • CONTROL ACTIONS
Proportional Action:
action in which contribution to output is proportional to deviation at input (deviation = difference between controlled variable and
setpoint).
Derivative Action:
action in which contribution to output is proportional to rate of variation input deviation.
Integral Action:
action in which contribution to output is proportional to integral of time of input deviation.

Influence of Proportional, Derivative and Integral actions on response of process under control

* An increase in P.B. reduces oscillations but increases deviation.

* A reduction in P.B. reduces the deviation but provokes oscillations of the controlled variable (the system tends to be unstable
if P.B. value is too low).
* An increase in Derivative Action corresponds to an increase in Derivative Time, reduces deviation and prevents oscillation up
to a critical value of Derivative Time, beyond which deviation increases and prolonged oscillations occur.
* An increase in Integral Action corresponds to a reduction in Integral Time, and tends to eliminate deviation between the
controlled variable and the setpoint when the system is running at rated speed.
If the Integral Time value is too long (Weak integral action), deviation between the controlled variable and the setpoint may
persist.
Contact GEFRAN for more information on control actions.

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 8 • Manual Tuning
A) Enter the setpoint at its working value.
B) Set the proportional band at 0.1% (with on-off type setting).

C) Switch to automatic and observe the behavior of the variable. It will be

Process
Variable
similar to that in the figure:
D) The PID parameters are calculated s follows: Proportional band
T

Peak
P.B.= ---------------------------------------- x 100
Peak (V max - V min)

(V max - V min) is the scale range.

Integral time: It = 1.5 x T
Derivative time: dt = It/4
E) Switch the unit to manual, set the calculated parameters. Return to PID
Time action by setting the appropriate relay output cycle time, and switch back to
Automatic.
F) If possible, to optimize parameters, change the setpoint and check
temporary response. If an oscillation persists, increase the proportional
band. If the response is too slow, reduce it.

9 • SOFTWARE ON / OFF SWITCHING FUNCTION

How to switch the unit OFF: hold down the “F” and “Raise” keys simultaneously for 5 seconds to deactivate the unit, which
will go to the OFF state while keeping the line supply connected and keeping the process value displayed.
The SV display is OFF.
All outputs (alarms and controls) are OFF (logic level 0, relays de-energized) and all unit functions are disabled except the
switch-on function and digital communication.
How to switch the unit ON: hold down the “F” key for 5 seconds and the unit will switch OFF to ON. If there is a power failure
during the OFF state, the unit will remain in OFF state at the next power-up (ON/OFF state is memorized).
The function is normally enabled, but can be disabled by setting the parameter Prot = Prot +16.

10 • AUTO-TUNING
Enabling the auto-tuning function blocks the PID parameter and automatically resumes with a constant set-point.
settings. The calculated parameters are not saved if the instrument is
Is activated via the Stu parameter (values 1, 3). switched off, if the instrument is switched to manual, or if the
It continuously reads system oscillations, immediately seeking configuration code is disabled.
the PID parameter values that reduce the current oscillation. The controller resumes with the parameters programmed
It does not engage if the oscillations drop below 1.0% of the before auto-tuning was enabled.
proportional band. It is interrupted if the set-point is changed,

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 11 • SELF-TUNING

The function works for single output systems (heating or cooling). The self-tuning action calculates optimum control
parameter values during process startup. The variable (for example, temperature) must be that assumed at zero power (room
temperature).
The controller supplies maximum power until an intermediate value between starting value and setpoint is reached, after which
it zeros power.
PID parameters are calculated by measuring overshoot and the Process
time needed to reach peak. When calculations are finished, the Variable
system disables automatically and the control proceeds until
S.P.
the setpoint is reached.

How to activate self-tuning at power-on: Peak

1. Set the setpoint to the required value S.P. + t.a.
2. Enable selftuning by setting the Stun parameter to 2 (CFG menu) 2

3. Turn off the instrument T

4. Make sure the temperature is near room temperature
t.a.
5. Turn on the instrument again Time

The procedure runs automatically until finished, when the new PID parameters are stored: proportional band, integral and
derivative times calculated for the active action (heating or cooling). In case of double action (heating or cooling), parameters
for the opposite action are calculated by maintaining the initial ratio between parameters (ex.: CPb = HPb * K; where K = CPb /
HPb when self-tuning starts). When finished, the Stun code is automatically cancelled.

Notes :
The procedure does not start if the temperature is higher than the setpoint (heating control mode) or if the temperature is lower
than the setpoint (cooling control mode). In this case , the Stu code is not cancelled.
Action not considered in the type of control ON/OFF

12 • CONTROLS
PV PV

c_Pb
SP+cSP SP
c_Pb
SP SP+cSP
h_Pb h_Pb

time time
+100% +100%
Control output Control output
0% 0%

-100% -100%

Control output with proportional action only if proportional heating band Control output with proportional action only if proportional heating band
overlaps proportional cooling band. overlaps proportional cooling band.

PV = Process Value SP = Heating Setpoint

SP+cSP = cooling setpoint h_Pb = proportional heating band
c_Pb = Proportional cooling band

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 13 • TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Display 2x4 digit green LED’s, digit height 10mm and 7mm
Keys 4 mechanical keys (Man/Aut, INC, DEC, F)
Accuracy 0.2% f.s. ±1 digit at 25°C ambient temperature
Main input TC, RTD (Pt100)
Thermocouples IEC 584-1 (J, K, R, S, T, B, E, N)
Cold junction error 0,1° / °C
RTD type (scale configurable within indicated range, DIN 43760 (Pt100)
with or without decimal point)
Max. RTD line resistance 20Ω
Safety Detection of short circuit or opening of sensors,LBA alarm
°C / °F selection Faceplate configurable
Control actions Pid, Autotune, on-off
pb 0,0...999,9 %
dt 0,00...99,99 min
di 0,00...99,99 min
Action Heat or cool
Control outputs on/off
Limitation Max power heat / cool 0,0...100,0 %
Cycle time 0...200 sec
Type of output Relay, logic
Softstart 0,0...500,0 min
Fault power setting -100,0...100,0 %
Power off function Maintains PV display; can be excluded
Configurable alarms Up to 3 alarm functions assignable to an output and configurable as:
maximum, minimum, symmetrical, absolute/relative, LBA
Alarm masking Exclude on power-up
Relay contact NO (NC), 5A, 250Vac/30Vdc cosϕ = 1
Logic output for static relays 24Vdc (10V min a 20mA)
Power supply (standard) 100...240Vac ±10%, (optional) 11...27Vac/dc ±10% 50/60Hz,
max 10VA
Faceplate protection IP65
Working / Storage temperatures 0...50°C/-20...70°C
Relative humidity 20...85% Ur non condensing
Environmental conditions of use For internal use only, altitude up to 2000m
Installation Panel mounting, extractable from front
Weight 160g for the complete version

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 14 • ACCESSORIES

• Interface for GEFRAN instrument configuration

Kit for PC via the USB port (Windows environment) for GEFRAN instruments configuration:
KIT PC USB / RS485 o TTL Lets you read or write all of the parameters
• A single software for all models
• Easy and rapid configuration
• Saving and management of parameter recipes
• On-line trend and saving of historical data
Component Kit:
- Connection cable PC USB ... port TTL
- Connection cable PC USB ... RS485 port
- Serial line converter
- CD SW GF Express installation

• ORDERING CODE
GF_eXK-2-0-0 cod F049095

ORDER CODE

MODEL
Controller 450

OUTPUT 1
Relay R
Logic D

OUTPUT 2
Relay R

ALIMENTAZIONE
11...27 V a.c./d.c. 0
100...240 V a.c. 1

Model Description Code

450-D-R-1 1 Logic output, 1 Relay output, power supply 100…240VAC F056773
450-R-R-1 2 Relay outputs, power supply 100…240VAC F056774
450-D-R-0 1 Logic output, 1 Relay output, power supply 11…27VAC/DC F056775
450-R-R-0 2 Relay outputs, power supply 11…27VAC/DC F056776

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