INDEX

TLK 48 1
1.1
1.2
2
2.1
INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
PROGRAMMING
FAST PROGRAMMING OF SET POINT
2.2 SELECTION OF CONTROL STATE AND PARAMETER
PROGRAMMING
MICROPROCESSOR-BASED 2.3
2.4
PARAMETER PROGRAMMING LEVELS
CONTROL STATES
DIGITAL 2.5
3
ACTIVE SET POINT SELECTION
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION AND USE

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER 3.1

3.2
PERMITTED USE
MECHANICAL MOUNTING
3.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
3.4 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM
4 FUNCTIONS
4.1 MEASURING AND VISUALIZATION
4.2 OUTPUTS CONFIGURATION
4.3 ON/OFF CONTROL
4.4 NEUTRAL ZONE ON/OFF CONTROL
4.5 SINGLE ACTION PID CONTROL
4.6 DOUBLE ACTION PID CONTROL
4.7 AUTO-TUNING AND SELF-TUNING FUNCTIONS
4.8 REACHING OF SET POINT AT CONTROLLED SPEED
AND AUTOMATIC COMMUTATION BETWEEN TWO
SET POINTS
4.9 SOFT-START FUNCTION
4.10 ALARMS OUTPUTS FUNCTIONS
4.11 LOOP BREAK ALARM FUNCTION
4.12 FUNCTION OF KEY “U”
4.13 PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION BY KEY01
5 PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS TABLE
6 PROBLEMS , MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE
6.1 ERROR SIGNALLING
6.2 CLEANING
6.3 GUARANTEE AND REPAIRS
7 TECHNICAL DATA
7.1 ELECTRICAL DATA
7.2 MECHANICAL DATA
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7.4 FUNCTIONAL DATA
7.5 MEASUREMENT RANGE TABLE
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1.1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION

GESINT S.R.L. TLK 48 is a “single loop” digital microprocessor-based controller,
with ON/OFF, Neutral Zone ON/OFF, PID single action, PID dual
action (direct and reverse) control and with AUTO-TUNING FAST
internet : http:\\www.gesintsrl.it function, SELF-TUNING function and automatic calculation of the
e-mail: [email protected] FUZZY OVERSHOOT CONTROL parameter for PID control. The
PID control has a particular algorithm with TWO DEGREES OF
FREEDOM that optimises the instrument’s features independently
FOREWORD in the event of process disturbance and Set Point variations. The
This manual contains the information necessary for the product to process value is visualized on 4 red displays, while the output
be installed correctly and also instructions for its maintenance and status is indicated by 3 LED displays. The instrument is equipped
use; we therefore recommend that the utmost attention is paid to with a 3 LED programmable shift indexes . The instrument provides
the following instructions. for the storage of 4 Set Points and can have up to 3 outputs: relay
Though this manual has been issued with the greatest care, type or can drive solid state relays type (SSR). Depending on the
TECNOLOGIC S.p.A. will not take any responsibility deriving from model required the input accept:
its use. C: Thermocouples temperature probes (J,K,S and TECNOLOGIC
The same applies to each person or Company involved in the IRS Infrared sensors), mV signals (0..50/60 mV, 12..60 mV),
issuing of this manual. Thermoresistances PT100.
This document is the exclusive property of TECNOLOGIC S.p.A. E : Thermocouples temperature probes (J,K,S and TECNOLOGIC
which forbids any reproduction and divulgation , even in part, of the IRS Infrared sensors), mV signals (0..50/60 mV, 12..60 mV),
document, unless expressly authorized. Thermistors PTC and NTC.
TECNOLOGIC S.p.A. reserves the right to make any formal or I : normalized analogue signals 0/4..20 mA
functional changes at any moment and without any notice. V : normalized analogue signals 0..1 V, 0/1..5 V, 0/2..10 V
Other important available functions are: Loop-Break Alarm function,
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function, Soft-Start function, protection compressor function for Using the "UP" or DOWN” keys, it is then possible to roll over the
neutral zone control, parameters protection on different levels. selections:
"OPEr" to enter into the operating parameters menu
1.2 - FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION "ConF" to enter into the configuration parameters menu
"OFF" to swap the regulator into the OFF state
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"rEG" to swap the regulator into the automatic control state
10 AT
ST
6 "tunE" to activate the Auto-tuning or Self-tuning function
5 8 "OPLO" to swap the regulator to the manual control state and
SET
therefore to program the % control value using the
7 “UP” and “DOWN” keys
11 Out1 - = + Out2 Out3 Once the desired item has been selected, push key “P” to confirm.
Selecting "OPEr" and "ConF" gives the possibility of accessing
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other menus containing additional parameters and more precisely :
3 2 "OPEr" - Operating parameters Menu: this normally contains the
Set Point parameters but it can contain all the desired parameters
1 - Key P : This is used to access the programming parameters
(see par. 2.3).
and to confirm selection.
"ConF" - Configuration parameters Menu: this contains all the
2 - Key DOWN : This is used to decrease the values to be set and
operating parameters and the functioning configuration parameters
to select the parameters. If the key is held down, the user returns to
(alarm configuration, control, input, etc.)
the previous programming level until he exits the programming
mode.
3 - Key UP : This is used to increase the values to be set and to "rE G "
select the parameters. If the key is held down, the user returns to
the previous programming level until he exits the programming
mode. Outside the programming mode it permits visualisation of H o ld fo r
the output control power. 2 sec.
4 - Key U : This is a key with a function programmable by par.
“USrb”. It can be set to : Activate Auto-tuning and Self-tuning
functions, swap the instrument to manual control, silence the alarm,
change the active Set Point, deactivate control (see par. 4.12) and
modify the visibility of the parameters in “ConF” menu (see par.
2.3).
5 - Led OUT1 : indicates the state of output OUT1
6 - Led OUT2 : indicates the state of output OUT2
"O F F "
7 - Led OUT3 : indicates the state of output OUT3
8 - Led SET :It indicates access to the programming mode and
parameter programming level.
9 - Led AT/ST : indicates that the Self-tuning function is activated A U T O T U N IN G
(light on) or that Auto-tuning (flashing ) is in progress. S E L F T U N IN G
AT
ST

10 - Led – Shift index: indicates that the process value is lower

than the one programmed on par. “AdE”.
11 - Led = Shift index: indicates that the process value is within
the range [SP+AdE ... SP-AdE] "O P L O "
12 - Led + Shift index: indicates that the process value is higher
than the one set on par. “AdE”.

2 - PROGRAMMING

2.1 - FAST PROGRAMMING OF THE SET POINT To enter the menu “ConF” select the option “ConF”, press the key
This procedure permits rapid programming of the active Set Point“P” and the display will show “0”.
and possibly the alarm thresholds (see par 2.3) At this request, enter, using keys “UP” and “DOWN”, the number
reported on the last page of this manual and push key “P”.
Push key “P”, then release it and the display will visualise “SP n”
If an incorrect password is entered, the instrument exit from
(where n is the number of the Set Point active at that moment)
programming mode.
alternatively to the programmed value.
If the password is correct, the display will visualise the code
To modify the value, press “UP” key to increase it or the “DOWN”
key to decrease it. identifying the first group of parameters (“ ]SP “) and with keys “UP”
These keys change the value one digit at a time but if they are and “DOWN” it will be possible to select the desired group of
pressed for more than one second, the value increases or parameters.
Once the desired group of parameters has been selected, the code
decreases rapidly and, after two seconds in the same condition, the
identifying the first parameter of the selected group will be
changing speed increases in order to allow the desired value to be
reached rapidly. visualised by pushing the “P” key.
Once the desired value has been reached, by pushing key P it is Again using the “UP” and “DOWN” keys, it is possible to select the
desired parameter and, if the key “P” is pressed, the display will
possible to exit by the fast programming mode or it is possible to
visualise the alarm thresholds (see par. 2.3). alternatively show the parameter’s code and its programming value,
To exit the fast Set programming it is necessary to push key P, which can be modified by using the “UP” or “DOWN” keys.
Once the desired value has been programmed, push key “P” once
after the visualisation of the last Set Point, or alternatively, if no key
more: the new value will be memorised and the display will show
is pressed for approx. 15 seconds, the display will return to normal
functioning automatically. only the code of the selected parameter.
By using the “UP” or “DOWN” keys, it is then possible to select a
new parameter (if present) and modify it as described above.
2.2 - SELECTION OF THE CONTROL STATE AND PARAMETER To select another group of parameters, keep the “UP” or “DOWN”
PROGRAMMING key pressed for approx. 2 sec., afterwards the display will return to
By pushing key "P" and holding it down for approx. 2 sec. it is visualise the code of the group of parameters.
possible to enter into the main selection menu.

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Release the key and by using the “UP” and “DOWN” keys, it will be The range of the power values goes from H100 (100% of the output
possible to select a new group. power with reverse action) to C100 (100% of the output power with
To exit the programming mode, no key should be pressed for direct action).
approx. 20 seconds, or keep the “UP” or “DOWN” pressed until exit CONTROL OFF (OFF) – The instrument can be swapped into the
from the programming mode is obtained. “OFF” state, i.e. the control and the relative outputs are
The programming and exit modes for the “OPEr” menu are the deactivated.
same as those described for menu “ConF” with the difference that The alarm outputs are instead working normally.
to access the menù "OPEr" the Password is not required. BUMPLESS MANUAL CONTROL (OPLO) – By means of this
option it is possible to manually program the power percentage
given as output by the controller by deactivating automatic control.
When the instrument is swapped to manual control, the power
percentage is the same as the last one supplied and can be
modified using the “UP” and “DOWN” keys.
Hold for
2 sec.
As in the case of automatic control, the programmable values
range from H100 (+100%) to C100 (-100%).
Hold for
2 sec.
Hold
Longer To return to automatic control, select "rEG" in the selection menu.

2.5 - ACTIVE SET POINT SELECTION

This instrument permits pre-programming of up to 4 different Set
points (“SP1”, “SP2”, “SP3”, “SP4”) and then selection of which
ATTENTION: The instrument is programmed in factory with all the
one must be active. The maximum number of Set points is
parameters, to exception of the Set Point "SP1" (and 2,3,4),
determined by the par. "nSP" located in the group of parameters “
programmable in the menù "ConF" to the purpose to prevent wrong ]
SP “.
accidental programming from non experienced consumers.
The active Set point can be selected :
- by parameter "SPAt" in the group of parameters “ ]SP “.
2.3 - PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING LEVELS
- by key “U” if par. "USrb" = CHSP
The menu “OPEr” normally contains the parameters used to
- Automatically between SP1 and SP2 if a time “dur.t” (see par. 4.8)
program the Set Point; however it is possible to make all desired
has been programmed.
parameters appear or disappear on this level, by following this
Set Points “SP1”, “SP2”, “SP3”, “SP4” will be visible depending on
procedure:
the maximum number of Set Points selected on par. “nSP” and they
Enter the menu “ConF” and select the parameter to be made
can be programmed with a value that is between the value
programmable or not programmable in the menu “OPEr”.
Once the parameter has been selected, if the LED SET is switched programmed on par. “SPLL” and the one programmed on par.
off, this means that the parameter is programmable only in the “SPHL”.
menu “ConF”, if instead the LED is on, this means that the Note : in all the following examples the Set point is indicated as
parameter is also programmable in the menu “OPEr”. "SP", however the instrument will act according to the Set point
To modify the visibility of the parameter, push key “U” : the LED selected as active.
SET will change its state indicating the parameter accessibility level
(on = menu ”OPEr” and “ConF”; off = menu “ConF” only). 3 - INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION AND USE
The active Set Point and the alarm thresholds will only be visible on
the Set Point fast programming level (described in par. 2.1) if the 3.1 - PERMITTED USE
relative parameters are programmed to be visible (i.e. if they are The instrument has been projected and
present in the menu “OPEr”). manufactured as a measuring and control device to
The possible modification of these Sets, with the procedure be used according to EN61010-1 for the altitudes
described in par. 2.1, is instead subordinate to what is programmed operation until 2000 ms.
in par. “Edit” (contained in the group “ ]PAn “). The use of the instrument for applications not
This parameter can be programmed as : expressly permitted by the above mentioned rule must adopt all the
=SE : The active Set Point can be modified while the alarm necessary protective measures.
thresholds cannot be modified. The instrument CANNOT be used in dangerous environments
=AE : The active Set Point cannot be modified while the alarm (flammable or explosive) without adequate protection.
thresholds can be modified The installer must ensure that EMC rules are respected, also after
=SAE : Both the active Set Point and the alarm thresholds can be the instrument installation, if necessary using proper filters.
modified Whenever a failure or a malfunction of the device may cause
=SAnE : Both the active Set Point and the alarm thresholds cannot dangerous situations for persons, thing or animals, please
be modified remember that the plant has to be equipped with additional devices
which will guarantee safety.
2.4 - CONTROL STATES
The controller can act in 3 different ways : automatic control (rEG), 3.2 – MECHANICAL MOUNTING
control off (OFF) and manual control (OPLO). The instrument, in DIN case 48 x 48 mm, is designed for flush-in
The instrument is able to pass from one state to the other : panel mounting.
- by selecting the desired state from the main selection menu suing Make a hole 45 x 45 mm and insert the instrument, fixing it with the
the keyboard. provided special bracket.
- By using the key “U” on the keyboard; suitably programming par. We recommend that the gasket is mounted in order to obtain the
“USrb” (“USrb” = tunE; “USrb” = OPLO; “USrb” = OFF) it is possible front protection degree as declared. Avoid placing the instrument in
to pass from “rEG” state to the state programmed on the parameter environments with very high humidity levels or dirt that may create
and vice versa. condensation or introduction of conductive substances into the
- Automatically (the instrument swaps into "rEG" state at the and of instrument.
the auto-tuning execution) Ensure adequate ventilation to the instrument and avoid installation
When switched on, the instrument automatically reassumes the in containers that house devices which may overheat or which may
state it was in when it was last switched off. cause the instrument to function at a higher temperature than the
AUTOMATIC CONTROL (rEG) – Automatic control is the normal one permitted and declared.
functioning state of the controller. Connect the instrument as far away as possible from sources of
During automatic control it is possible to visualize the control power electromagnetic disturbances such as motors, power relays, relays,
on the display by pushing key “UP”. solenoid valves, etc.

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The instrument can be removed from its housing from the front side I : normalized analogue signals 0/4..20 mA
: it is recommended that the instrument be disconnected from the V : normalized analogue signals 0..1 V, 0/1..5 V, 0/2..10 V
power supply when it is necessary to carry out this operation. Depending on the model, using par. “SEnS”, it’s possible to select
the type of input probe, which can be :
3.3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - for thermocouples J (J), K (CrAL), S (S) or for infrared sensors
Carry out the electrical wiring by connecting only one wire to each serie TECNOLOGIC IRTC1 with linearization J (Ir.J) or K (Ir.CA)
terminal, according to the following diagram, checking that the - for thermoresistances Pt100 IEC (Pt1) or thermistors PTC
power supply is the same as that indicated on the instrument and KTY81-121 (Ptc) or NTC 103AT-2 (ntc)
that the load current absorption is no higher than the maximum - for normalised signals in current 0..20 mA (0.20) or 4..20 mA
electricity current permitted. (4.20)
As the instrument is built-in equipment with permanent connection - for normalised signals in tension 0..1 V (0.1), 0..5 V (0.5), 1..5 V
inside housing, it is not equipped with either switches or internal (1.5), 0..10 V (0.10) or 2..10 V (2.10).
devices to protect against overload of current: the installation will - for normalised signals in tension 0..50 mV (0.50), 0..60 mV (0.60),
include an overload protection and a two-phase circuit-breaker, 12..60 mV (12.60).
placed as near as possible to the instrument, and located in a We recommend to switch on and off the instrument when these
position that can easily be reached by the user and marked as parameters are modified, in order to obtain a correct measuring.
instrument disconnecting device which interrupts the power supply For the instruments with input for temperature probes (tc, rtd) it’s
to the equipment. possible to select, through par. “Unit”, the unit of measurement
It is also recommended that the supply of all the electrical circuits (°C, °F) and, through par. “dP” (Pt100, PTC and NTC only) the
connected to the instrument must be protect properly, using desired resolution (0=1°; 1=0,1°).
devices (ex. fuses) proportionate to the circulating currents. Instead, with regards to the instruments with normalised analogue
It is strongly recommended that cables with proper insulation, input signals, it is first necessary to program the desired resolution
according to the working voltages and temperatures, be used. on par. “dP” (0=1; 1=0,1; 2=0,01; 3=0,001) and then, on par.
Furthermore, the input cable of the probe has to be kept separate "SSC", the value that the instrument must visualise at the
from line voltage wiring. If the input cable of the probe is screened, beginning of the scale (0/4 mA, 0/12 mV, 0/1 V o 0/2 V) and, on
it has to be connected to the ground with only one side. par. "FSC", the value that the instrument must visualise at the end
We recommend that a check should be made that the parameters of the scale (20 mA, 50 mV, 60 mV, 5 V or 10 V).
are those desired and that the application functions correctly before The instrument allows for measuring calibration, which may be
connecting the outputs to the actuators so as to avoid used to recalibrate the instrument according to application needs,
malfunctioning that may cause irregularities in the plant that could
by using par. “OFSt” and “rot”.
cause damage to people, things or animals.
Programming par. “rot”=1,000, in par. “OFSt” it is possible to set a
positive or negative offset that is simply added to the value read by
Tecnologic S.p.A. and its legal representatives do not assume the probe before visualisation, which remains constant for all the
any responsibility for any damage to people, things or animals measurements.
deriving from violation, wrong or improper use or in any case If instead, it is desired that the offset set should not be constant for
not in compliance with the instrument’s features. all the measurements, it is possible to operate the calibration on
any two points.
3.4 - ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM In this case, in order to decide which values to program on par.
SSR: 8 mA / 8 VDC “OFSt” and “rot”, the following formulae must be applied :
Relays OUT1,2: 8A-AC1 (3A-AC3) 250VAC
Relay OUT3: 5A-AC1 (2A-AC3) 250VAC
“rot” = (D2-D1) / (M2-M1) “OFSt” = D2 - (“rot” x M2)
where:
TLK 48 SSR
M1 =measured value 1
INPUT
RELAYS D1 = visualisation value when the instrument measures M1
C NO C NO C NO
M2 =measured value 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 D2 = visualisation value when the instrument measures M2
TC OUT3 OUT2 OUT1 It then follows that the instrument will visualise :
Pt100 DV = MV x “rot” + “OFSt”
NTC where: DV = visualised value MV= measured value
PTC SUPPLY
O UT 12 VDC Example 1: It is desired that the instrument visualises the value
(M ax 20 mA)
effectively measured at 20° but that, at 200°, it visualises a value
4..20 mA
PASSIVE
lower than 10° (190°).
(2 wires) Therefore : M1=20 ; D1=20 ; M2=200 ; D2=190
ext. “rot” = (190 - 20) / (200 - 20) = 0,944
gen. 4..20 mA
ACTIVE
“OFSt” = 190 - (0,944 x 200) = 1,2
Example 2: It is desired that the instrument visualises 10° whilst the
0/4..20 m A
value actually measured is 0°, but, at 500° it visualises a 50° higher
ACTIVE value (550°).
0..50/60 m V
0..1 V
Therefore : M1=0 ; D1=10 ; M2=500 ; D2=550
0/1..5 V “rot” = (550 - 10) / (500 - 0) = 1,08
0/2..10 V
“OFSt” = 550 - (1,08 x 500) = 10
By using par. “FiL” it is possible to program time constant of the
4 - FUNCTIONS software filter for the input value measured, in order to reduce
noise sensitivity (increasing the time of reading).
4.1 - MEASURING AND VISUALIZATION In case of measurement error, the instrument supplies the power
All the parameters referring measurements are contained in the as programmed on par. “OPE”.
group “]InP”. This power will be calculated according to cycle time programmed
Depending on the model required the input accept: for the PID controller, while for the ON/OFF controllers the cycle
C: Thermocouples temperature probes (J,K,S and TECNOLOGIC time is automatically considered to be equal to 20 sec. (e.g. In the
IRS Infrared sensors), mV signals (0..50/60 mV, 12..60 mV), event of probe error with ON/OFF control and “OPE”=50, the
Thermoresistances PT100. control output will be activated for 10 sec., then it will be
E : Thermocouples temperature probes (J,K,S and TECNOLOGIC deactivated for 10 sec. and so on until the measurement error
IRS Infrared sensors), mV signals (0..50/60 mV, 12..60 mV), remains.).
Thermistors PTC and NTC.

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By using par. “InE” it is also possible to decide the conditions of asymmetrical hysteresis and is activated again when the process
the input error, allowing the instrument to give the power value goes above value [SP + HSEt].
programmed on par. “OPE” as output.
The possibilities of par. “InE” are : 4.4 - NEUTRAL ZONE ON/OFF CONTROL (1.rEG - 2.rEG)
= Or : the condition occurs in case of over-range or probe breakage All the parameters referring to Neutral Zone ON/OFF control are
= Ur : the condition occurs in case of under-range or probe contained in the group “]rEG”.
breakage This type of control can be obtained when 2 outputs are
= Our : the condition occurs in case of over-range or under-range programmed respectively as 1.rEG and 2.rEG and the par. “Cont”
or probe breakage = nr .
Using par. “diSP”, located in the group “]PAn”, it is possible to set The Neutral Zone control is used to control plants in which there is
normal visualization of the display which can be the process an element which causes a positive increase (ex. Heater,
variable (dEF), the control power (Pou), the active Set Point (SP.F) humidifier, etc.) and an element which causes a negative increase
the Set Point operating when there are active ramps (SP.o) or (ex. Cooler, de-humidifier, etc).
alarm threshold AL1, AL2 or AL3 (AL1, AL2, AL3). The control functions works on the programmed outputs depending
Again in the group “]PAn” the par. “AdE” is present that defines on the measurement, on the active Set Point “SP” and on the
the 3 led shift index functioning. hysteresis "HSEt".
The lighting up of the green led = indicates that the process value The control works in the following way : it deactivates the outputs
is within the range [SP+AdE ... SP-AdE], the lighting up of the led – when the process value reaches the Set Point and it activates the
indicates that the process value is lower than [SP-AdE] and the output 1.rEG when the process value goes below value [SP -
lighting up of the led + indicates that the process value is higher HSEt], or it activates the output 2.rEG when the process value goes
than [SP+AdE]. above [SP + HSEt].
Consequently, the element causing a positive increase has to be
4.2 - OUTPUTS CONFIGURATION connected to the output programmed as 1.rEG while the element
The instrument’s outputs can be programmed by entering the group causing a negative increase has to be connected to the output
of parameters “]Out, where the relative parameters “O1F”, “O2F” programmed as 2.rEG.
and “O3F” (depending on the number of outputs available on the PV
instrument) are located.
The outputs can be set for the following functions : H SEt
SP
- Main control output (1.rEG) H SEt
- Secondary control output (2.rEG)
- Alarm output normally open (ALno)
- Alarm output normally closed (ALnc) tim e
- Alarm output normally closed with led reverse indication (ALni) O U T 1.rE G
0N 0N

- Output deactivated (OFF) (heating) off off

The coupling outputs number outputs – number alarms can be O U T 2.rEG 0N

made in the group referring to the alarm to the alarm (“]AL1”, “]AL2”, (cooling) off off

]
“ AL3”).
If 2.rEG output is used to control compressor is possible to use the
“Compressor Protection” function that has the meaning to avoid
4.3 - ON/OFF CONTROL (1.rEG) compressor “short cycles”.
All the parameters referring to the ON/OFF control are contained in This function allows a control by time on the output 2.rEG
]
the group “ rEG”. activation, independently by the temperature control request.
This type of control can be obtained by programming par."Cont" = The protection is a “delayed after deactivation” type.
On.FS or = On.FA and works on the output programmed as 1.rEG, This protection permits to avoid the output activation for a time
depending on the measure, on the active Set Point “SP”, on the programmable on par. “CPdt” (expressed in sec.); the output
functioning mode "Func” and on the hysteresis "HSEt". activation will occurs only after the elapsing of time “CPdt”.
The instrument carries out an ON/OFF control with symmetric The time programmed on parameter “CPdt” is counted starting from
hysteresis if “Cont" = On.FS or with asymmetrical hysteresis if the last output deactivation.
“Cont” = On.FA. Obviously, whether during the time delay caused by the
PV PV
compressor protection function, the regulator request should stop,
SP
H S Et
the output activation foreseen after time “CPdt” would be erased.
SP
H SE t
The function is not active programming “CPdt” =OFF.
tim e tim e The led relative to 2.rEG output blinks during the phases of output
O UT
ON ON ON
OUT
ON ON ON activation delay, caused by “Compressor Protection” function.
1 .rE G o ff o ff 1 .rE G o ff o ff

H E A t - O n .F A C o o L - O n .F A 4.5 - SINGLE ACTION PID CONTROL (1.rEG)

PV
PV All the parameters referring to PID control are contained in the
SP
H S Et
H SE t group “]rEG”.
H S Et SP
H SE t The Single Action PID control can be obtained by programming
tim e tim e
par."Cont" = Pid and works on the output 1.rEG depending on the
ON ON ON ON ON ON
active Set Point “SP”, on the functioning mode "Func” and on the
O UT OUT
1 .rE G o ff o ff 1 .rE G o ff o ff
instrument’s PID algorithm with two degree of freedom.
PV
H E A t - O n .F S C o o L - O n .F S
SP
The control works in the following way : in the case of reverse
action, or heating (“FunC”=HEAt), it deactivates the output, when
the process value reaches [SP + HSEt] in case of symmetrical
hysteresis, or [SP] in case of asymmetrical hysteresis and is then
activated again when the process value goes below value [SP -
HSEt]. tim e
Vice versa, in case of direct action or cooling ("Func”=CooL), it O U T 0N 0N 0N 0N 0N 0N 0N

deactivates the output, when the process value reaches [SP - 1 . r E G o ff o ff o ff o ff o ff o ff

HSEt] in case of symmetrical hysteresis, or [SP] in case of ( H E a t )

tc r 1 tc r1 tc r1 tc r 1 tc r 1 tc r1 tc r1

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In order to obtain good stability of the process variable, in the event of this operation, the parameters are stored into the instrument’s
of fast processes, the cycle time “tcr1” has to have a low value with memory and remain constant during control.
a very frequent intervention of the control output. The SELF-TUNING function (rule based "TUNE-IN") instead allows
In this case use of a solid state relay (SSR) is recommended for control monitoring and the continuous calculation of the parameters
driving the actuator. during control.
The Single Action PID control algorithm foresees the setting of the Both functions automatically calculate the following parameters :
following parameters : "Pb" - Proportional Band
"Pb" – Proportional Band "tcr1" - Cycle time of the output 1rEG
"tcr1" – Cycle time of the output 1.rEG "Int" - Integral Time
"Int" – Integral Time "dEr" - Derivative Time
"rS" – Manual Reset (if “Int =0 only) “FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control
"dEr" – Derivative Time and, for the Double Action PID control, also :
“FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control “tcr 2” - Cycle time of the output 2rEG
This last parameter allows the variable overshoots at the start up of "Prat" - Power Ratio P 2.rEG/ P 1.rEG
the process or at the changing of the Set Point to be avoided.
Please remember that a low value on this parameter reduces the To activate the AUTO-TUNING function proceed as follows :
overshoot while a high value increase it. 1) Program and activate the desired Set Point.
P V 2) Program par. "Cont" =Pid.
2 3) Program par. "Func" according to the process to be controlled
S P through output 1rEG.
1
4) Program an output as 2.rEG if the instrument controls a plant
3 with double action
5) Program par. "Auto" as:
- "1” – if auto-tuning is desired automatically, each time the
instrument is switched on, on the condition that the process value is
t im e lower (with “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func”
1: Value “FuOC” OK =CooL) than [SP+ |SP/2|].
2: Value “FuOC” too high - "2" – if auto-tuning is desired automatically, the next time the
3: Value “FuOC” too low instrument is switched on, on the condition that the process value is
lower (with “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func”
4.6 - DOUBLE ACTION PID CONTROL (1.rEG - 2.rEG) =CooL) than [SP+ |SP/2|], and once the tuning is finished, the par.
All the parameters referring to PID control are contained in the “Auto” is automatically swapped to the OFF state
group “]rEG”. - "3" - if manual auto-tuning is desired, by selecting par. “tunE” in
The Double Action PID control is used to control plants where there the main menu or by correctly programming key “U” as “USrb” =
is an element which causes a positive increase (ex. Heating) and tunE. The Autotuning will start at the condition that the process
an element which causes a negative increase (ex. Cooling). value is lower (with “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/5|] or higher (with
This type of control can be obtained when 2 outputs are “Func” =CooL) than [SP+ |SP/5|].
programmed respectively as 1.rEG and 2.rEG and the par. “Cont” - "4" - if it’s desired to activate the autotuning automatically to
= Pid. every change of Set Point, or at the end of programmed Soft-Start
The element causing a positive increase has to be connected to the cycle. The Autotuning will start at the condition that the process
output programmed as 1.rEG while the element causing a negative value is lower (with “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/5|] or higher (with
increase has to be connected to the output programmed as 2.rEG. “Func” =CooL) than [SP+ |SP/5|].
The Double Action PID control works on the outputs 1.rEG and 6) Exit from the parameter programming.
2.rEG depending on the active Set Point “SP” and on the 7) Connect the instrument to the controlled plant.
instrument’s PID algorithm with two degrees of freedom. 8) Activate the Auto-tuning by switch off and turn on the instrument
In order to obtain good stability of the process variable, in case of if “Auto”=1 or 2 , or by selecting par. “tunE” in the main menu (or
fast processes, the cycle times “tcr1” and “tcr2” have to have a low by correctly programming key “U” ).
value with a very frequent intervention of the control outputs. At this point the Auto-tuning function is activated and is indicated by
In this case use of solid state relays (SSR) to drive the actuators is the flashing led AT/ST.
recommended. The regulator carries out several operations on the connected plant
The Double Action PID control algorithm needs the programming of in order to calculate the most suitable PID parameters.
the following parameters : If, at the Auto-tuning start, the condition for the lower or higher
"Pb" - Proportional Band process value is not found the display will show “ErAt” and the
"tcr1" - Cycle time of the output 1.rEG instrument will be swapped to normal control conditions according
“tcr 2” - Cycle time of the output 2.rEG to the previously programmed parameters.
To make the error “ErAt” disappear, press key P.
"Int" - Integral Time
The Auto-tuning cycle duration has been limited to 12 hours
"rS" - Manual Reset (if “Int =0 only)
maximum.
"dEr" - Derivative Time If Auto-tuning is not completed within 12 hours, the instrument will
“FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control show "noAt" on the display.
"Prat" - Power Ratio or relation between power of the element In case of probe error, the instrument automatically stops the cycle
controlled by output 2.rEG and power of the element controlled by in progress.
output 1.rEG. The values calculated by Auto-tuning are automatically stored in
If par. “Prat” = 0, the output 2.rEG is disabled and the control the instrument’s memory at the end of the correct PID parameters
behaves exactly as a single action PID controller, through output tuning.
1.rEG. Note : The instrument is already programmed in our factory to carry
out auto-tuning at first instrument switch on ("Auto" = 2).
4.7 - AUTOTUNING AND SELFTUNING FUNCTIONS
All the parameters referring to the AUTO-TUNING and To activate the SELF-TUNING function proceed as follows
SELF-TUNING functions are contained in the group “]rEG”. 1) Program and activate the desired Set Point.
The AUTO-TUNING and SELF-TUNING functions permit the 2) Program par. "Cont" =Pid.
automatic tuning of the PID controller. 3) Program par. "Func" according to the process to be controlled
The AUTO-TUNING function permits the calculation of thePID through output 1.rEG.
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4) Program an output as 2.rEG if the instrument controls a Note: In case of PID control, if Auto-tuning is desired whilst the
dual-action plant ramp function is active, this will not be carried out until the tuning
5) Program par. "SELF" = yES cycle has been completed. It is therefore recommended that
6) Exit from the parameter programming. Auto-tuning be started avoiding activating the ramp function and,
7) Connect the instrument to the controlled plant. once the tuning is finished, deactivate Auto-tuning (“Auto” = OFF),
8) Activate Self-tuning selecting par. “tunE” in the main menu (or program the desired ramp and, if it automatic tuning is desired,
by correctly programming key “U”). enable the Self-tuning function.
When the Self-tuning function is active, the led AT/ST is
permanently lit up and all the PID parameters ("Pb", "Int", "dEr", 4.9 - SOFT-START FUNCTION
etc.) are no longer visualized. All the parameters referring to the Soft -Start functioning are
Note : It’s always preferable tuning the instrument using the contained in the group “]rEG”.
Autotuning and to activate the Selftuning after because the tuning The Soft-Start function only works through PID control and allows
through Selftuning is more slow. the limitation of control power when the instrument is switched on,
for a programmable period of time.
To stop the Auto-tuning cycle or deactivate the Self-tuning function This is useful when the actuator, driven by the instrument, may be
select one of the control types : "rEG", "OPLO" or "OFF" from the damaged excess power supplied when the application is not yet in
menu “SEL”. If the instrument is switched off during Auto-tuning or the normal rating. (ex. for certain heating elements).
with the Self-tuning function activated, these functions will remain The function depends on the following parameters :
activated the next time it is switched on. “St.P” - Soft-Start power
“SSt” - Soft-Start time (expressed in hh.mm)
4.8 - REACHING OF THE SET POINT AT CONTROLLED SPEED “HSEt” - End Soft Start cycle threshold
AND AUTOMATIC SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO SET POINTS If both parameters are programmed with values other than OFF,
(RAMPS AND DWELL TIME) when switched on the instrument gives an output power as
All the parameters referring to the ramps functioning are contained programmed on par. “St.P” for the time programmed on par. “SSt”
in the group “]rEG”. or when is reached the absolute value programmed at par. “HSEt”.
It is possible to reach the set point in a predetermined time (in any Practically, the instrument works in manual condition and switches
case longer than the time the plant would naturally need). This to automatic control at the elapsing of time “SSt” or when is
could be useful in those processes (heating or chemical reached the absolute value programmed at par. “HSEt”.
treatments, etc.) where the set point has to be reached gradually, in To disable the Soft-Start function simply program par. “SSt” = OFF.
a predetermined time. Whenever, a measurement errors occurs during the Soft-Start
Once the instrument has reached the first Set Point (SP1) it is pos- execution, the function is interrupted and the instrument gives an
sible to have automatic switching to the second Set Point (SP2) af- output power as programmed on par. “OPE”.
ter a set time, thus obtaining a simple automatic process cycle. If the measurement is restored, the Soft-Start is still deactivated.
These functions are available for all the programmable controls If it’s desired to activate the Autotuning with Soft-Start set par.
(PID single and double action, ON/OFF and Neutral Zone “Auto”=4.
ON/OFF). The Autotuning will start automatically at the end of programmed
The function is determined by the following parameters : Soft-Start cycle at the condition that the process value is lower (with
"SLor" - Gradient of first ramp expressed in unit/minute “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/5|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than
"SLoF" - Gradient of second ramp expressed in unit/minute. [SP+ |SP/5|].
"dur.t" - Dwell time of Set Point “SP1” before automatic switching
to Set Point “SP2” (expressed in hrs. and min.). 4.10 - ALARMS OUTPUTS FUNCTIONS (AL1, AL2, AL3)
The functions are deactivated when the relative parameters are = The alarms (AL1, AL2, AL3) are depending on the process value
InF. and before to set his functioning it’s necessary to establish to which
If is desired only one ramp (ex. to reach “SP1”) it is enough to output the alarm has to correspond to.
program on the par. "SLor" the desired value. First of all it’s necessary to configure, in the parameters group
The ramp "SLor" it will always active at power on and when the “]Out”, the parameters relative to the outputs required as alarm
Active Set Point value is changed. (“O1F” , “O2F”, “O3F”) programming the parameter relative to the
desired output as follows :
PV
[ U n it ] = ALno if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is active,
while it’s OFF when the alarm is not active
SP1 SLor = ALnc if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not
S Lor SP1 active, while it’s OFF when the alarm is active
= ALni if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not
active, while it is OFF when the alarm is active but with reverse led
indication (led ON= alarm OFF).
change t im e [ m in . ]
S P 1 V a lu e

If it is desired an automatic cycle from the power on instead it is Note: In all the examples that follow is made reference to the alarm
necessary to program the par. "nSP" = 2, to program the two Set AL1. Naturally the operation of the other alarms results analogous.
Point values "SP1" and "SP2" and naturally to program the par.
"SLor", "dur.t" and "SLoF" with the desired values. Have now access at the group “]AL1”, and program on par.
“OAL1” , to which output the alarm signal has to be sent.
In this case at the end of the cycle all the ramps won't be more
active. The alarm functioning is instead defined by parameters :
"AL1t " - ALARM TYPE
PV "Ab1" - ALARM CONFIGURATION
[U n it] “AL1” - ALARM THRESHOLD
d u r .t
SP1 “AL1L” - LOW ALARM THRESHOLD (for band alarm) OR
SLoF
SLor MINIMUM SET OF AL1 ALARM THRESHOLD (for low or high
SP2
alarm)
“AL1H” - HIGH ALARM THRESHOLD (for band alarm) OR
AUTO
MAXIMUM SET OF AL1 ALARM THRESHOLD (for low or high
t im e [ m in .]
change
S et
alarm)
Examples with starts from values lower than SP and with “HAL1” - ALARM HYSTERESIS
decreasing of SP. “AL1d” - ALARM ACTIVATION DELAY (in sec.)

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"AL1i" - ALARM BEHAVIOUR IN THE EVENT
OF "Ab1" - ALARM CONFIGURATION: This parameter can assume a
MEASUREMENT ERROR value between 0 and 31.
The number to be set, which will correspond to the function desired,
"AL1t" – ALARM TYPE : the alarm output can behave in six is obtained by adding the values reported in the following
different ways. descriptions :
LoAb = ABSOLUTE LOW ALARM: The alarm is activated when the ALARM BEHAVIOUR AT SWITCH ON: the alarm output may
process value goes below the alarm threshold set on parameter behave in two different ways, depending on the value added to par.
"AL1” and will be deactivated when it goes above the value “Ab1”.
[AL1+HAL1]. +0 = NORMAL BEHAVIOUR: The alarm is always activated when
With this mode is possible to program the minimum and the there are alarm conditions.
maximum set of “AL1” by “AL1L” and “AL1H” parameters. +1 = ALARM NOT ACTIVATED AT SWITCH ON: If, when switched
HiAb = ABSOLUTE HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the on, the instrument is in alarm condition, the alarm is not activated. It
process value goes higher than the alarm threshold set on will be activated only when the process value is in non-alarm
parameter "AL1" and will be deactivated when it goes below the conditions and then back in alarm conditions.
value [AL1 - HAL1]. PV

With this mode is possible to program the minimum and the

maximum set of “AL1” by “AL1L” and “AL1H” parameters.
AL1

PV PV
tim e
AL1 O N O N
HAL1 +0
HAL1 o ff o ff
AL1 Ab1 O N
+1 o ff o ff

ON ON time ON ON time
OUT OUT exemple with absolute low alarm
AL1 off off off AL1 off off off
ALARM DELAY: the alarm output may behave in two different
LoAb HiAb ways depending on the value added to par. “Ab1”.
LodE = DEVIATION LOW ALARM: The alarm is activated when the +0 = ALARM NOT DELAYED: The alarm is immediately activated
process value goes below the value [SP + AL1] and will be when the alarm condition occurs.
deactivated when it goes above the value [SP + AL1 + HAL1]. +2 = ALARM DELAYED: When the alarm condition occurs, delay
With this mode is possible to program the minimum and the counting begins, as programmed on par. “AL1d” (expressed in
maximum set of “AL1” by “AL1L” and “AL1H” parameters. sec.) and the alarm will be activated only after the elapsing of that
HidE = DEVIATION HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the time.
process value goes above the value [SP + AL1] and will be ALARM LATCH: : the alarm output may behave in two different
ways depending on the value added to par. “Ab1”.
deactivated when it goes below the value [SP + AL1 - HAL1].
With this mode is possible to program the minimum and the + 0 = ALARM NOT LATCHED: The alarm remains active in alarm
conditions only.
maximum set of “AL1” by “AL1L” and “AL1H” parameters.
+ 4 = ALARM LATCHED: The alarm is active in alarm conditions
PV PV and remains active even when these conditions no longer exist,
until the correctly programmed key “U”, (“USrb”=Aac) has been
SP
HAL1
pushed.
AL1 P V
-AL1
HAL1 SP

AL1
ON ON ON ON
OUT time OUT time
tim e
AL1 off off off AL1 off off off O N

+0 o ff o ff
LodE HidE A b1 O N
LHAb = ABSOLUTE BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when
+4 o ff
the process value goes under the alarm threshold set on parameter
"AL1L" or goes higher than the alarm threshold set on parameter exemple with absolute high alarm
"AL1H" and will be deactivated when it goes below the value [AL1H
- HAL1] or when it goes above the value [AL1L + HAL1]. ALARM AKNOWLEDGEMENT: : the alarm output may behave in
LHdE = DEVIATION BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when two different ways depending on the value added to par. “Ab1”.
the process value goes below the value [SP + AL1L] or goes above + 0 = ALARM NOT AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm always remains
than the value [SP + AL1H] and will be deactivated when it goes active in alarm conditions.
below the value [SP + AL1H - HAL1] or when it goes above the + 8 = ALARM AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm is active in alarm
value [SP + AL1L + HAL1]. conditions and can be deactivated by key “U” if properly
PV PV programmed (“USrb”=ASi), and also if alarm conditions still exist.
AL1H ALARM BEHAVIOUR AT SET POINT CHANGE (DEVIATION
HAL1 HAL1
AL1H ALARMS ONLY): the alarm output may behave in two different
SP ways, depending on the value added to par. “Ab1”.
HAL1 - AL1L HAL1
AL1L +0 = NORMAL BEHAVIOUR: The alarm is always activated when
there are alarm conditions.
+16 = ALARM NOT ACTIVATED AT SET POINT CHANGE: If,
OUT ON ON time
OUT ON ON time when Set Point change, the instrument is in alarm condition, the
AL1 AL1 alarm is not activated. It will be activated only when the process
off off off off off off
value is in non-alarm conditions and then back in alarm conditions.
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"AL1i" - ALARM ACTIVATION IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT 1) position both dip switch of KEY 01 in the OFF mode.
ERROR: This allows one to establish how the alarm have behave 2) connect the device to the instrument TLK plugging the special
in the event of a measurement error (yES=alarm active; no=alarm connector.
deactivated). 3) verify that the instrument and the device are supplied
4) observe the indication led on the device KEY 01: if it results
4.11 - LOOP BREAK ALARM FUNCTION green this means that a configuration is already loaded on the
All the parameters referring to the Loop Break alarm function are device while if it results green blinking or red blinking this means
contained in the group “]LbA”. that it has not been loaded any valid configuration on the device .
The Loop Break alarm is available on all the instruments, which 5) press the button placed on the device.
intervenes when, for any reason (short-circuit of a thermocouple, 6) observe the indication led : after having pressed the button, the
thermocouple inversion, load interruption), the loop control is led becomes red and therefore, at the end of the data transfer, it
interrupted. becomes green.
First of all, it is necessary to establish to which output the alarm has 7) now it is possible to disconnect the device.
to correspond.
To do this it is necessary to set the parameter relative to the output To transfer the configuration loaded on the device onto an
to be used (“O1F” , “O2F”, “O3F”) in the group “]Out”, instrument of the same family (DOWNLOAD), it is necessary to
programming the parameter as : proceed in the following way:
= ALno if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is active 1) position both dip switch of KEY 01 in the ON mode.
while it is OFF when the alarm is not active. 2) connect the device to an instrument TLK having the same
= ALnc if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not features of the one from which has been downloaded the desired
active while it is OFF when the alarm is active. configuration, plugging the special connector.
= ALni if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not 3) verify that the instrument and the device are supplied
active, while it is OFF when the alarm is active but with reverse led 4) observe the indication led on the device KEY 01: it has to result
indication (led ON= alarm OFF). green, because if the led results green blinking or red blinking, this
Enter group “]LbA” and program which output the alarm signal means that on the device it has not been downloaded any valid
has to be addressed to on par. “OLbA”,. configuration and therefore it’s useless to continue.
5) if the les results green, press the button placed on the device.
The Loop Break alarm is activated if the output power remains at
6) observe the indication led : after having pressed the button, the
the 100% of the value for the time programmed on par. "LbAt"
led becomes red and therefore, at the end of the data transfer, it
(expressed in sec.).
becomes green.
To avoid false alarms, the value of this parameter has to be set
7) now it is possible to disconnect the device.
considering the time the plant takes to reach the Set point when the
measured value is a long distance from it (for example at the plant
start-up).
On alarm intervention, the instrument visualizes the message
“LbA” and behaves as in the case of a measurement error giving a
power output as programmed on par. “OPE” (programmable in the
group “]InP”).
To restore normal functioning after the alarm, select the control
mode “OFF” and then re-program the automatic control (“rEG”)
after checking the correct functioning of probe and actuator.
To exclude the Loop Break alarm, set “OLbA” = OFF.
SUPPLY ADAPTER
4.12 - FUNCTIONING OF KEY “U” 12 VDC AC SUPPLY
The function of key “U” can be set through par. “USrb” contained
in the group ““]PAn”. SUPPLY
The parameter can be programmed as :
= noF : no function
For additional info, please have a look at the KEY01 instruction
= tunE : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to
manual.
activate/deactivate Auto-tuning or Self-tuning
= OPLO : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap
5 - PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS TABLE
from automatic control (rEG) to manual one (OPLO) and vice versa.
= Aac : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to
Here following are described all the parameters available on the
acknowledge the alarm. (see par. 4.10) instrument. Some of them could be not present or because they are
= ASi : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to depending on the type of instrument or because they are
acknowledge an active alarm (see par. 4.10) automatically disabled as unnecessary
= CHSP : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to select
one of the 4 pre-programmed Set Points on rotation. Group “ ] SP” (parameters relative to the Set Point)
= OFF : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap
Par. Description Range Def. Note
from automatic control (rEG) to OFF control (OFF) and vice versa.
1 nSP Number of the 1÷4 1
programmable Set
4.13 - PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION BY “KEY01”
point
The instrument is equipped with a connector that allows the trans-
2 SPAt Active Set point 1 ÷ nSP 1
fer from and toward the instrument of the functioning parameters
through the device TECNOLOGIC KEY01 with 3 poles connector. 3 SP1 Set Point 1 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0
This device it’s mainly useable for the serial programming of the 4 SP2 Set Point 2 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0
instruments which need to have the same parameters configuration 5 SP3 Set Point 3 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0
or to keep a copy of the programming of an instrument and allow its 6 SP4 Set Point 4 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0
rapid retransmission. 7 SPLL Low Set Point -1999 ÷ SPHL -1999
To use the device KEY01 it’s necessary that both device and 8 SPHL High Set Point SPLL ÷ 9999 9999
instrument are being supplied.
To transfer the configuration of an instrument into the device
(UPLOAD) it is necessary to proceed in the following way:

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Group “ ] InP” (parameters relative to the measure input) 23 AL1t Alarm AL1 type: LoAb / HiAb LoAb
Par. Description Range Def. Note LoAb= Absolute Low LHAb / LodE
9 SEnS Probe type: input C : J HiAb= Absolute High HidE / LHdE
J= thermocoupled J J / CrAL / S / LHAb= Absolute Band
CrAL= termocoupled K Ir.J / Ir.CA / LodE= Deviation Low
S= thermocoupled S Pt1 / 0.50 / HidE= Deviation High
Ir.J=Infrared Sen. IRS J 0.60 / 12.60 LHdE= Deviation Band
Ir.CA= Infrared Sen. input E : Ptc 24 Ab1 Alarm AL1 functioning: 0 ÷ 31 0
IRS K J / CrAL / S / +1 = not activated at
Pt1= thermores. Pt100 Ir.J / Ir.CA / power on
0.50= 0..50 mV Ptc / ntc / +2 = delayed
0.60= 0..60 mV 0.50 / 0.60 / +4 = latch
12.60= 12..60 mV 12.60 +8 = aknowledged
Ptc= thermistor PTC input I : 4.20 +16 = not activated at
KTY81-121 0.20 / 4.20 Set change (Dev. Al.)
ntc= thermistor NTC input V : 0.10 25 AL1 Alarm AL1 threshold AL1L÷ AL1H 0
103-AT2 0.1 / 26 AL1L Low threshold band -1999 ÷ AL1H -1999
0.20= 0..20 mA 0.5 / 1.5 / alarm AL1 or Minimum
4.20= 4..20 mA 0.10 / 2.10 set alarm AL1 for high
0.1= 0..1 V or low alarm
0.5=0..5 V 27 AL1H High threshold band AL1L ÷ 9999 9999
1.5= 1..5 V alarm AL1 or Maximum
0.10= 0..10 V set alarm AL1 for high
2.10= 2..10 V or low alarm
10 SSC Low scale limit in case -1999 ÷ FSC 0 28 HAL1 Alarm AL1 hysteresis OFF ÷ 9999 1
of input with V / I 29 AL1d Activation delay of OFF ÷ 9999 OFF
signals alarm AL1 sec.
11 FSC High scale limit in case SSC ÷ 9999 100 30 AL1i Alarm AL1 activation in no / yES no
of input with V / I case of measuring error
signals Group “ ] AL2” (parameters relative to alarm AL2)
12 dP Number of decimal Pt1 / Ptc / ntc: 0 Par. Description Range Def. Note
figures 0/1 31 OAL2 Output where alarm Out1 / Out2 OFF
norm sig.: AL2 is addressed Out3 / OFF
0÷3
32 AL2t Alarm AL2 type: LoAb / HiAb LoAb
13 Unit Temperature unit of °C / °F °C see “AL1t” LHAb / LodE
measurement HidE / LHdE
14 FiL Input digital filter 0FF÷ 20.0 1.0 33 Ab2 Alarm AL2 functioning: 0 ÷ 31 0
sec. see “Ab1”
15 OFSt Measuring Offset -1999 ÷ 9999 0 34 AL2 Alarm AL2 threshold AL2L÷ AL2H 0
16 rot Rotation of the 0.000 ÷ 2.000 1.000 35 AL2L Low threshold band -1999 ÷ AL2H -1999
measuring straight line alarm AL2 or Minimum
17 InE “OPE” functioning in OUr / Or / Ur OUr set alarm AL2 for high
case of measuring error or low alarm
OUr = Over and 36 AL2H High threshold band AL2L ÷ 9999 9999
under-range alarm AL2 or Maximum
Or = Over-range only set alarm AL2 for high
Ur = Under-range only or low alarm
18 OPE Output power in case of -100 ÷ 100 0 37 HAL2 Alarm AL2 hysteresis OFF ÷ 9999 1
measuring error % 38 AL2d Activation delay of OFF ÷ 9999 OFF
Group“ ] Out” (parameters relative to the outputs) alarm AL2 sec.
Par. Description Range Def. Note 39 AL2i Alarm AL2 activation in no / yES no
19 O1F Functioning of output 1: 1.rEG / 2.rEG 1.rEG case of measuring error
1.rEG= Control output 1 ALno / ALnc Group “ ] AL3” (parameters relative to alarm AL3)
2.rEG= Control output 2 ALni / OFF Par. Description Range Def. Note
ALno= Alarm Out nor- 40 OAL3 Output where alarm Out1 / Out2 OFF
mally opened AL3 is addressed Out3 / OFF
ALnc= Alarm Out nor- 41 AL3t Alarm AL3 type: LoAb / HiAb LoAb
mally closed see “AL1t” LHAb / LodE
ALni= Alarm Out nor- HidE / LHdE
mally closed with rever- 42 Ab3 Alarm AL3 functioning: 0 ÷ 31 0
se led func. see “Ab1”
20 O2F Functioning of output 2: 1.rEG / 2.rEG ALno 43 AL3 Alarm AL3 threshold AL3L÷ AL3H 0
see “O1F” ALno / ALnc 44 AL3L Low threshold band -1999 ÷ AL3H -1999
ALni / OFF alarm AL3 or Minimum
21 O3F Functioning of output 3: 1.rEG / 2.rEG ALno set alarm AL3 for high
see “O1F” ALno / ALnc or low alarm
ALni / OFF 45 AL3H High threshold band AL3L ÷ 9999 9999
Group “ ] AL1” (parameters relative to alarm AL1) alarm AL3 or Maximum
Par. Description Range Def. Note set alarm AL3 for high
22 OAL1 Output where alarm Out1 / Out2 Out2 or low alarm
AL1 is addressed Out3 / OFF 46 HAL3 Alarm AL3 hysteresis OFF ÷ 9999 1

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47 AL3d Activation delay of OFF ÷ 9999 OFF 71 diSP Variable visualized on dEF / Pou / dEF
alarm AL3 sec. the display: SP.F / SP.o /
48 AL3i Alarm AL3 activation in no / yES no dEF= Process Value AL1 / AL2 /
case of measuring error Pou= Control Power AL3
Group “ ] LbA” (parameters relative to Loop Break Alarm) SP.F= Active Set Value
Par. Description Range Def. Note SP.o = Operative Set
49 OLbA Output where alarm Out1 / Out2 OFF value
LbA is addressed Out3 / OFF AL1 = AL1 threshold
50 LbAt Time necessary to acti- OFF ÷ 9999 OFF AL2 = AL2 threshold
vate alarm LbA sec. AL3 = AL3 threshold
Group “ ] rEG” (parameters relative to the control) 72 AdE Shift value for the shift OFF...9999 2
index functioning
Par. Description Range Def. Note
73 Edit Fast progr. Active Set SE / AE / SAE
51 Cont Control type: Pid / On.FA Pid
and alarms: SAE / SAnE
Pid= PID On.FS / nr
SE= Active Set can be
On.FA= ON/OFF asym.
modified while the
On.FS= ON/OFF sym.
alarm thresholds can-
nr= Neutral Zone
not be modified
ON/OFF
AE= Active Set cannot
52 Func Functioning mode HEAt / CooL HEAt be modified while the
output 1.rEG alarm thresholds can
53 HSEt Hysteresis of ON/OFF 0 ÷ 9999 1 be modified
control (or end Soft SAE= Active Set and
Start cycle threshold) alarm thresholds can
54 CPdt Compressor Protection OFF÷ 9999 OFF be modified
time for 2.rEG sec. SAnE= Active Set and
55 Auto Autotuning Fast enable OFF / 2 alarm thresholds can-
OFF = Not active 1/2/3/4 not be modified
1 = Start each power on
2= Start at first power 6 - PROBLEMS, MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE
on
3= Start manually
4= Start after Soft Start 6.1 - ERROR SIGNALLING
or change Set Point Error Reason Action
56 SELF Selftuning enable no / yES no ---- Probe interrupted Verify the correct
57 Pb Proportional band 0 ÷ 9999 50 uuuu The measured connection between probe
variable is under the and instrument and then
58 Int Integral time OFF ÷ 9999 200
probe’s limits verify the correct
sec.
(under-range) functioning of the probe
59 dEr Derivative time OFF÷ 9999 50
sec. oooo The measured
60 FuOc Fuzzy overshoot control 0.00 ÷ 2.00 0.5 variable is over the
probe’s limits
61 tcr1 Cycle time of output 0.1 ÷ 130.0 20.0 (over-range)
1.rEG sec.
ErAt Auto-tuning not Push key “P” in order to
62 Prat Power ratio 2.rEg / 0.01 ÷ 99.99 1.00 possible because the make the error message
1.rEG
process value is too disappear. Once the error
63 tcr2 Cycle time of 2.rEG 0.1 ÷ 130.0 10.0 higher or too lower has been found, try to
sec. repeat the auto-tuning.
64 rS Manual reset -100.0÷100.0 0.0 noAt Auto-tuning not Check the functioning of
% finished within 12 probe and actuator and try
65 SLor Gradient of first ramp : 0.00 ÷ 99.99 InF hours to repeat the auto-tuning.
InF= Ramp not active / InF unit/min. LbA Loop control Check the working of probe
66 dur.t Duration time between 0.00 ÷ 99.59 InF interrupted and actuator and swap the
two ramps / InF (Loop break alarm) instrument to (rEG) control
InF= Time not active hrs.-min. ErEP Possible anomaly of Push key “P”
67 SLoF Gradient of second 0.00 ÷ 99.99 InF the EEPROM memory
ramp: / InF In error conditions, the instrument provides an output power as
InF= Ramp not active unit / min. programmed on par. “OPE” and activates the desired alarms, if the
68 St.P Soft-Start power -100 ÷ 100 % 0 relative parameters “ALni” have been programmed = yES.
69 SSt Soft-Start time OFF/0.1÷7.59 OFF
/ InF hrs.-min. 6.2 - CLEANING
Group “ ] PAn” (parameters relative to the user interface) We recommend cleaning of the instrument with a slightly wet cloth
Par. Description Range Def. Note using water and not abrasive cleaners or solvents which may
damage the instrument.
70 USrb Functioning of key “U” : noF / tunE / noF
noF = No Function OPLO / Aac /
tune= Start Autotuning ASi / CHSP / 6.3 - GUARANTEE AND REPAIRS
or Selftuning OFF The instrument is under warranty against manufacturing flaws or
OPLO= Manual Control faulty material, that are found within 12 months from delivery date.
(open loop) The guarantee is limited to repairs or to the replacement of the
Aac= Reset Alarms instrument. The eventual opening of the housing, the violation of
latch the instrument or the improper use and installation of the product
ASi= Aknowledged will bring about the immediate withdrawal of the warranty’s effects.
Alarms In the event of a faulty instrument, either within the period of
OFF= Control OFF warranty, or further to its expiry, please contact our sales

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department to obtain authorisation for sending the instrument to min. 15 mm
our company. The faulty product must be shipped to TECNOLOGIC
with a detailed description of the faults found, without any fees or
charge for Tecnologic, except in the event of alternative
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7 - TECHNICAL DATA

7.1 - ELECTRICAL DATA

min. 15 mm
Power supply: 24 VAC/VDC, 100... 240 VAC +/- 10%
Frequency AC: 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 5 VA approx.
Input/s: 1 input for temperature probes: tc J,K,S ; infrared sensors
TECNOLOGIC IRS J e K; RTD Pt 100 IEC; PTC KTY 81-121 (990 RECOMMENDED

Ω @ 25 °C); NTC 103AT-2 (10KΩ @ 25 °C) or mV signals 0...50 PANEL CUTOUTS

mV, 0...60 mV, 12 ...60 mV or normalized signals 0/4...20 mA, 0..1

V, 0/1...5 V , 0/2...10 V.
Normalized signals input impedance: 0/4..20 mA: 51 Ω; mV and
V: 1 MΩ
Output/s: Up to 3 outputs. Relay OUT1 and 2 SPST-NO (8 A-AC1,
3 A-AC3 / 250 VAC),OUT3 SPST-NO (5 A-AC1, 2 A-AC3 / 250
VAC) ; or in tension to drive SSR (8mA/ 8VDC). 7.4 - FUNCTIONAL FEATURES
Auxiliary supply output: 10 VDC / 20 mA Max. Control: ON/OFF, ON/OFF Neutral Zone, PID single Action, PID
Electrical life for relay outputs: 100000 operat. double action.
Installation category: II Measurement range: according to the used probe (see range table)
Measurement category: I Display resolution: according to the probe used 1/0,1/0,01/0,001
Protection class against electric shock: Class II for Front panel Overall accuracy: +/- 0,5 % fs (tc S: +/- 1 % fs)
Insulation: Reinforced insulation between the low voltage section Sampling rate: 130 ms.
(supply and relay outputs) and the front panel; Reinforced Display: 4 Digit Red h 12 mm
insulation between the low voltage section (supply and relay Compliance: ECC directive EMC 2004/108/CE (EN 61326), ECC
outputs) and the extra low voltage section (inputs, SSR outputs); directive LV 2006/95/CE (EN 61010-1)
No insulation between input and SSR outputs. Approvals: C-UL (file n. E206847)
7.2 - MECHANICAL DATA
Housing: Self-extinguishing plastic, UL 94 V0 7.5 - MEASURING RANGE TABLE
Dimensions: 48 x 48 mm DIN, depth 98 mm INPUT “dP” = 0 “dP”= 1, 2, 3
Weight: 150 g approx.
tc J 0 ... 1000 °C ----
Mounting: Flush in panel in 45 x 45 mm hole
Connections: 2 x 1 mm 2 screw terminals block “SEnS” = J 32 ... 1832 °F
Degree of front panel protection : IP 54 mounted in panel with tc K 0 ... 1370 °C ----
gasket “SEnS” = CrAl 32 ... 2498 °F
Pollution situation: 2 tc S 0 ... 1760 °C ----
Operating temperature: 0 ... 50 °C “SEnS” = S 32 ... 3200 °F
Operating humidity: 30 ... 95 RH% without condensation Pt100 (IEC) -200 ... 850 °C -199.9 ... 850.0 °C
Storage temperature: -10 ... +60 °C “SEnS” = Pt1 -328 ... 1562 °F -199.9 ... 999.9 °F
PTC (KTY81-121) -55 ... 150 °C -55.0 ... 150.0 °C
7.3 - MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS, PANEL CUT-OUT AND
“SEnS” = Ptc -67 ... 302 °F -67.0 ...302.0 °F
MOUNTING [mm]
48 9.5 98 NTC (103-AT2) -50 ... 110 °C -50.0 ... 110.0 °C
“SEnS” = ntc -58 ... 230 °F -58.0 ... 230.0 °F
AT
TLK 48 0..20 mA
“SEnS” = 0.20
ST

4..20 mA
44.5
48

SET

Out1 - = + Out2 Out3

“SEnS” = 4.20
0 ... 50 mV
“SEnS” = 0.50
0 ... 60 mV
“SEnS” = 0.60
12 ... 60 mV -199.9 ... 999.9
“SEnS” = 12.60 -1999 ... 9999 -19.99 ... 99.99
0 ... 1 V -1.999 ... 9.999
“SEnS” = 0.1
0 ... 5 V
PANEL + GASKET
“SEnS” = 0.5
BRACKET TYPE 1 BRACKET TYPE 2
MAX 9 mm 1 ... 5 V
“SEnS” = 1.5
0 ... 10 V
“SEnS” = 0.10
2 ... 10 V
“SEnS” = 2.10

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7.6 - INSTRUMENT ORDERING CODE

TLK48 a b c d e ff g

a : POWER SUPPLY
L = 24 VAC/VDC
H = 100... 240 VAC

b : INPUT
C = thermocouples (J, K, S, I.R), mV, thermoresistances (Pt100)
E = thermocouples (J, K, S, I.R.), mV, thermistors (PTC, NTC)
I = normalized signals 0/4..20 mA
V = normalized signals 0..1 V, 0/1..5 V, 0/2..10 V.

c : OUTPUT OUT1
R = Relay
O = VDC for SSR

d : OUTPUT OUT2
R = Relay
O = VDC for SSR
- = None

e : OUTPUT OUT3
R = Relay
O = VDC for SSR
- = None

ff: SPECIAL CODES

g: SPECIAL VERSIONS

TLK 48 PASSWORD = 381

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