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Operating Instructions
Temperature Indicator with
Digital Communications

Type 3216cc
English

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 Contents

1 INTRODUCTION TO THE CONTROLLER AND MANUAL 3

1.1 DESCRIPTION 3
2 BASIC OPERATION 4
2.1 CONTROLLER LAYOUT (HOME DISPLAY) 4
2.2 KEYS 4
2.3 OPERATION 4
3 USER LEVELS 5
3.1 UNDERSTANDING USER LEVELS 5
4 SETTING UP THE CONTROLLER 6
4.1 CUSTOMER ID. 6
4.2 UNITS 6
4.3 SCROLLING TEXT 6
5 DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS 7
5.1 DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS – RS232 7
5.2 DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS – RS485 7
5.3 COMMS ADDRESS 7
6 NAVIGATION DIAGRAM 8
6.1 3216CC INDICATOR 8
7 CONTROLLER FAULT 8
7.1 FAULT CODE DIAGNOSTIC TABLE 8

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 Quick Start Guide

1 Introduction to the Controller and Manual

1.1 Description
The model 3216 controller/indicator is made by Eurotherm, and is fitted by Carbolite Gero
configured for immediate use as an indicator. It is configured for the input (thermocouple)
type for which it was ordered.
The indicator does not contain a real-time calendar, and is not subject to century-end date
problems.
When the indicator is supplied fitted into a furnace or oven then it is usually on whenever the
Instrument Switch is on. When it is supplied in a separate box, then it is on whenever the box
is connected to the electrical supply.
The indicator will only show the correct temperature if it is also connected to type of
thermocouple for which it is configured.

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2 Basic Operation
2.1 Controller Layout (Home Display)

Power Output Measured

Indicator Temperature

Alarm
Indicator

Remote
Indicator
(When configured)

Scroll
PageKey
Key Scroll Key Up Key Down Key

2.2 Keys

The Page key is used to access level 2 when held down

Page Key 
for 3 seconds.
Scroll Key  The Scroll key is used to scroll through the parameters.
When pressed simultaneously the ACK function is used
ACK to:
Page + Scroll  Return to the Home Menu.
  Acknowledge an alarm if activated.
 Reset a program after the program has ended
Arrow Keys The arrow keys are used individually to adjust the
 selected parameters and in combination to run a program

Note: If a parameter is selected and no further action is taken, the display will time out and
revert back to the home display in its working level after approximately 1 minute

2.3 Operation
No operator action is normally required.
When switched on, the indicator lights up, goes through a short test routine, and then
displays the measured temperature
The output lights are not used, and the lower (setpoint) display is disabled.

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3 User levels
3.1 Understanding User Levels

There are two user levels in the controller; Level 1(Operator) and Level 2 (Supervisor).

Level 1 (Operator) is for the day to day operation of the controller. These parameters are
not protected by a security code.

Level 2 (Supervisor) provides access to additional parameters. Access to these is protected

by a security code

To Enter Level 2
1. Press and hold the page key  for 3 seconds.

2. The display will show Leu 1 GOTO

3. Release the page Key

4. Press the Up or Down  to choose LEu 2 (level 2)

5. Press the Up  or Down  to enter the code (Level 2 Code = 9).

If the correct code is entered, PASS should momentarily be displayed and then revert to the
level 2 home display (See Section Error! Reference source not found.)
If an incorrect code is entered the display reverts back to Level 1 home display (See Section
Error! Reference source not found.)

When level 2 operations have been completed, the supervisor must return to Level 1 either
manually or by ‘power cycling’, there is no time out function.

To Return to Level 1
1. Press and hold the page Key 

2. Press Down  to select LEu 1

It is not necessary to enter a code when going from a higher level to a lower level
When level 1 is selected, the display reverts to the home display (See Section 2.1)

Table showing parameters accessible in level 1 and Level 2

Operator LEVEL 1 Supervisor LEVEL 2
Home display Home Display
Alarms (if configured)
Comms (if configured)
Controller setup

TIP
If while navigating the controller a parameter has been passed or you need to access
parameters which would be at the end of a scroll list, press and hold Scroll  and use Up 
to return to a previous parameter.

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4 Setting up the controller

Before using the controller (or during its lifetime) certain parameters may have to be set,
depending on specific requirements. To do this the controller must be set to supervisor level
(Level 2) see section 3.1

4.1 Customer ID.

A furnace or oven identification number can be entered if required. This maybe used to
identify one of many units, for production or quality control systems.

Press scroll  until the display shows ID <customer ID>. Using the Up  Down  enter
your own identification number. This can range from 1-9999.

4.2 Units
Press scroll  until the display shows units <Display Units>. Using the Up  or Down
select the required units.

Mnemonic Description
nonE No units (Default °C)
°C Celsius
°F Fahrenheit
°K Kelvin
PErc %

4.3 Scrolling Text

If at any time the scrolling text is not required.
Press and hold the Page for three seconds until “GOTO” is displayed
Press Scroll  until the display shows. TEXT <ENABLE/DISABLE SCROLLING TEXT>
Use the Up Down  to select ON or OFF

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5 Digital Communications

5.1 Digital Communications – RS232

If the RS232 option is supplied, then the furnace is fitted with one subminiature D-socket
connected to the controller communications (comms) module. RS232 is suitable for direct
connection to a personal computer (PC), using a “straight through” cable as follows (the
linked pins at the computer end are recommended but may not be necessary). The cable is
usually 9-pin at the furnace end and 9-pin at the computer, but other alternatives are shown
in parentheses.

Furnace end of cable RS232 Cable: furnace to PC Computer end of cable

female 9-pin (25-pin) 9-pin (25-pin) male
Rx 3 (2) 3 (2) Tx
Tx 2 (3) 2 (3) Rx
Com 5 (7) 5 (7) Com
7,8 (4,5) Link
together
1,4,6 (6,8,20) Link
together

5.2 Digital Communications – RS485

If an RS485 option is supplied, then the furnace is fitted with two sub-miniature D-sockets.
Connection between products is by “straight” cable as follows:

RS485 cable:
furnace to furnace
female 9-pin (25-pin) 9-pin (25-pin) female
 3 (2) 3 (2) 
+ 2 (3) 2 (3) +
Com 5 (7) 5 (7) Com

If a boxed KD485 RS485 to RS232 converter is supplied, then the connection cable from
furnace to KD485 should be a “straight” cable, the same as the furnace-to-furnace cable.
The connection between the KD485 and the PC should be a “crossover” cable, the same as
the Furnace to PC cable in section 5.1.

5.3 Comms Address

Typically the comms address is set to 1, but this can be changed. In the case of RS485 and
multiple instruments it is necessary to set different addresses.

To change the address value access the level 2 list. In level 2 press the scroll key until
the ADDR (ADDRESS) parameter is displayed. Use the Up Down  to select the address
value.

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6 Navigation Diagram

6.1 3216cc indicator

LEVEL 1
 ACCESS
 LEVEL 2
3 Sec

Pass code = 9
PV LEV PV
GOTO
  
ID TEXT ADDR

ID

UNITS

7 Controller Fault
7.1 Fault Code Diagnostic Table

Error Code Explanation Actions

Replace the Furnace or Oven
S.br Temperature sensor failure Temperature Sensor

For preventive maintenance, repair and calibration

of all Furnace and Oven products, please contact:
Carbolite Gero Service
Telephone: +44 (0)1433 624242
Fax: +44 (0)1433 624243
Email: [email protected]

Carbolite Gero, Parsons Lane, Hope,

Hope Valley, S33 6RB, England.
Telephone: +44 (0)1433 620011
Fax: +44 (0)1433 621198
E-mail: [email protected]

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