2 - PROGRAMMING

2.1 - FAST PROGRAMMING OF THE SET POINT

This procedure permits rapid programming of the active Set Point
and possibly the alarm thresholds (see par 2.3)
Push key “P”, then release it and the display will visualise “SP n”
(where n is the number of the Set Point active at that moment) and
the programmed value.

TH-TD series To modify the value, press “UP” key to increase it or the “DOWN”
key to decrease it.
These keys change the value one digit at a time but if they are
pressed for more than one second, the value increases or decreases
rapidly and, after two seconds in the same condition, the changing
MICROPROCESSOR BASED speed increases in order to allow the desired value to be reached
rapidly.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER Once the desired value has been reached, by pushing key P it is
possible to exit by the fast programming mode or it is possible to
visualise the alarm thresholds (see par. 2.3).
To exit the fast Set programming it is necessary to push key P, after
INSTRUCTION MANUAL the visualisation of the last Set Point, or alternatively, if no key is
pressed for approx. 15 seconds, the display will return to normal
Rev. 03 functioning automatically.

2.2 - SELECTION OF THE CONTROL STATE AND PARAMETER

PROGRAMMING
1 - INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION By pushing key "P" and holding it down for approx. 2 sec. it is
possible to enter into the main selection menu.
Using the "UP" or DOWN” keys, it is then possible to roll over the
selections:
THT Series
"OPEr" to enter into the operating parameters menu
"ConF" to enter into the configuration parameters menu

To enter the menu “OPEr”, select the option “OPEr” and press the
key “P”.
The display will now show the code identifying the first group of
parameters (“ ]SP “) and by pressing the “UP” and “DOWN” keys it
will be possible to select the group of parameters to be modified.
Once the desired group of parameters has been selected, the code
identifying the first parameter of the selected group will be visualised
by pushing the “P” key.
Again using the “UP” and “DOWN” keys, it is possible to select the
1 - Key P : This is used to access the programming parameters and desired parameter and, if the key “P” is pressed, the display will
to confirm selection. show the parameter’s code and its programming value, which can be
2 - Key DOWN : This is used to decrease the values to be set and modified by using the “UP” or “DOWN” keys.
to select the parameters. If the key is held down, the user returns to Once the desired value has been programmed, push key “P” once
the previous programming level until he exits the programming mode. more: the new value will be memorised and the display will show
Outside the programming mode it permits visualisation of the current only the code of the selected parameter.
measured by the TAHB input. By using the “UP” or “DOWN” keys, it is then possible to select a
3 - Key UP : This is used to increase the values to be set and to new parameter (if present) and modify it as described above.
select the parameters. If the key is held down, the user returns to the To select another group of parameters, keep the “UP” or “DOWN”
previous programming level until he exits the programming mode. key pressed for approx. 2 sec., afterwards the display will return to
Outside the programming mode it permits visualisation of the output visualise the code of the group of parameters.
control power. Release the key and by using the “UP” and “DOWN” keys, it will be
4 - Key T : This is a key with a function programmable by par. possible to select a new group (if present).
“USrb”. It can be set to : Activate Autotuning and Selftuning To exit the programming mode, no key should be pressed for approx.
functions, swap the instrument to manual control, silence the alarm, 20 seconds, or keep the “UP” or “DOWN” pressed until exit from the
change the active Set Point, deactivate control. programming mode is obtained.
5 - Led OUT1 : indicates the state of output OUT1 To enter the menu "ConF" a PASSWORD is required.
6 - Led OUT2 : indicates the state of output OUT2 At this request, enter, using keys “UP” and “DOWN”, the number
7 - Led SET : when flashing, it indicates access to the programming 381 and push key “P”.
mode. If an incorrect password is entered, the instrument returns to the
8 - Display PV : It normally indicates the process value previous control state.
9 - Display SV : It normally indicates the active Set value, however If the password is correct, the display will visualise the code
it can be programmed, on par. “diSP”, to visualize other values. identifying the first group of parameters (“ ]SP “) and with keys “UP”
and “DOWN” it will be possible to select the desired group of
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The programming and exit modes for the “ConF” menu are the same It is also recommended that all the electrical circuits connected to the
as those described for menu “OPEr”. instrument must be protect properly, using devices (ex. fuses)
proportionate to the circulating currents.
It is strongly recommended that cables with proper insulation,
according to the working voltages and temperatures, be used.
Furthermore, the input cable of the probe has to be kept separate
from line voltage wiring. If the input cable of the probe is screened, it
has to be connected to the ground with only one side.
We recommend that a check should be made that the parameters
are those desired and that the application functions correctly before
connecting the outputs to the actuators so as to avoid malfunctioning
that may cause irregularities in the plant that could cause damage to
people, things or animals.

3 - INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION AND USE 3.4 - ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

3.1 – PERMITTED USE

The instrument has been projected and manufactured as a
measuring and control device to be used according to EN61010-1 for
the altitudes operation until 2000 ms.
The use of the instrument for applications not expressly permitted by
the above mentioned rule must adopt all the necessary protective
measures.
The instrument CAN’T be used in dangerous environments
(flammable or explosive) without adequate protection.
The installer must ensure that EMC rules are respected, also after
the instrument installation, if necessary using proper filters.
Whenever a failure or a malfunction of the device may cause
dangerous situations for persons, thing or animals, please remember
4 – FUNCTIONS
that the plant has to be equipped with additional devices which will
guarantee safety.
4.1 - MEASURING AND VISUALIZATION
DATASENSOR S.p.A. and its legal representatives do not
All the parameters referring measurements are contained in the
assume any responsibility for any damage to people, things or
group “]InP”.
animals deriving from violation, wrong or improper use or in
We recommend to switch on and off the instrument when these
any case not in compliance with the instrument’s features.
parameters are modified, in order to obtain a correct measuring.
For the instruments with input for temperature probes (tc, rtd) it’s
3.2 – MECHANICAL MOUNTING
possible to select, through par. “Unit”, the unit of measurement (°C,
The instrument, in DIN case 48 x 48 mm, is designed for flush-in
°F) and, through par. “dP” (Pt100, PTC and NTC only) the desired
panel mounting.
resolution (0=1°; 1=0,1°).
Make a hole 45 x 45 mm and insert the instrument, fixing it with the
The instrument allows for measuring calibration, which may be used
provided special bracket.
to recalibrate the instrument according to application needs, by using
We recommend that the gasket is mounted in order to obtain the
par. “OFSt” and “rot”.
front protection degree as declared. Avoid placing the instrument in
Programming par. “rot”=1,000, in par. “OFSt” it is possible to set a
environments with very high humidity levels or dirt that may create
positive or negative offset that is simply added to the value read by
condensation or introduction of conductive substances into the
the probe before visualisation, which remains constant for all the
instrument.
measurements.
Ensure adequate ventilation to the instrument and avoid installation
If instead, it is desired that the offset set should not be constant for
in containers that house devices which may overheat or which may
all the measurements, it is possible to operate the calibration on any
cause the instrument to function at a higher temperature than the
two points.
one permitted and declared.
In this case, in order to decide which values to program on par.
Connect the instrument as far away as possible from sources of
“OFSt” and “rot”, the following formulae must be applied :
electromagnetic disturbances such as motors, power relays, relays,
“rot” = (D2-D1) / (M2-M1) “OFSt” = D2 - (“rot” x M2)
solenoid valves, etc.
where:
The instrument can be removed from its housing from the front side :
M1 =measured value 1
it is recommended that the instrument be disconnected from the
D1 = visualisation value when the instrument measures M1
power supply when it is necessary to carry out this operation.
M2 =measured value 2
D2 = visualisation value when the instrument measures M2
3.3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
It then follows that the instrument will visualise :
Carry out the electrical wiring by connecting only one wire to each
DV = MV x “rot” + “OFSt”
terminal, according to the following diagram, checking that the power
where: DV = visualised value MV= measured value
supply is the same as that indicated on the instrument and that the
By using par. “FiL” it is possible to program time constant of the
load current absorption is no higher than the maximum electricity
software filter for the input value measured, in order to reduce noise
current permitted.
sensitivity (increasing the time of reading).
As the instrument is built-in equipment with permanent connection
In case of measurement error, the instrument supplies the power as
inside housing, it is not equipped with either switches or internal
programmed on par. “OPE”.
devices to protect against overload of current: the installation will
This power will be calculated according to cycle time programmed for
include a two-phase circuit-breaker, placed as near as possible to
the PID controller, while for the ON/OFF controllers the cycle time is
the instrument, and located in a position that can easily be reached
automatically considered to be equal to 20 sec.
by the user and marked as instrument disconnecting device which
interrupts the power supply to the equipment.

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By using par. “InE” it is also possible to decide the conditions of the The Neutral Zone control is used to control plants in which there is
input error, allowing the instrument to give the power programmed an element which causes a positive increase (ex. Heater, humidifier,
on par. “OPE” as output. etc.) and an element which causes a negative increase (ex. Cooler,
The possibilities of par. “InE” are : de-humidifier, etc).
= Or : the condition occurs in case of over-range or probe breakage The control functions works on the programmed outputs depending
= Ur : the condition occurs in case of under-range or probe breakage on the measurement, on the active Set Point “SP” and on the
= Our : the condition occurs in case of over-range or under-range or hysteresis "HSEt".
probe breakage The control works in the following way : it deactivates the outputs
when the process value reaches the Set Point and it activates the
Using par. “diSP”, located in the group “]PAn”, it is possible to set output 1rEG when the process value goes below value [SP - HSEt],
normal visualization of the display SV which can be the active Set or it activates the output 2rEG when the process value goes above
Point (SP.F), the Set Point operating when there are active ramps [SP + HSEt].
(SP.o), the alarm threshold AL1(AL1) or can be switched OFF (OFF). Consequently, the element causing a positive increase has to be
connected to the output programmed as 1rEG while the element
4.2 - OUTPUTS CONFIGURATION causing a negative increase has to be connected to the output
The instrument’s outputs can be programmed by entering the group programmed as 2rEG.
of parameters “]Out, where the relative parameters “O1F” , “O2F”
are located.
The outputs can be set for the following functions :
- Main control output (1.rEG)
- Secondary control output (2.rEG)
- Alarm output normally open (ALno)
- Alarm output normally closed (ALnc)
- Alarm output normally closed with led reverse indication (ALni)
- Output deactivated (OFF)
The coupling outputs number outputs – number alarms can be made
in the group referring to the alarm to the alarm (“ ]AL1”).

4.3 – ON/OFF CONTROL (1rEG) If 2rEG output is used to control compressor is possible to use the
All the parameters referring to the ON/OFF control are contained in “Compressor Protection” function that has the meaning to avoid
the group “]rEG”. compressor “short cycles”.
This type of control can be obtained by programming par."Cont" = This function allows a control by time on the output 2rEG activation,
On.FS or = On.FA and works on the output programmed as 1.rEG, independently by the temperature control request.
depending on the measure, on the active Set Point “SP”, on the The protection is a “delayed after deactivation” type.
functioning mode "Func” and on the hysteresis "HSEt". This protection permits to avoid the output activation for a time
The instrument carries out an ON/OFF control with symmetric programmable on par. “CPdt” (expressed in sec.); the output
hysteresis if “Cont" = On.FS or with asymmetrical hysteresis if “Cont” activation will occurs only after the elapsing of time “CPdt”.
= On.Fa. The time programmed on parameter “CPdt” is counted starting from
The control works in the following way : in the case of reverse the last output deactivation.
action, or heating (“FunC”=HEAt), it deactivates the output, when the Obviously, whether during the time delay caused by the compressor
process value reaches [SP + HSEt] in case of symmetrical protection function, the regulator request should stop, the output
hysteresis, or [SP] in case of asymmetrical hysteresis and is then activation foreseen after time “CPdt” would be erased.
activated again when the process value goes below value [SP - The function is not active programming “CPdt” =OFF.
HSEt]. The led relative to 2rEG output blinks during the phases of output
Vice versa, in case of direct action or cooling ("Func”=CooL), it activation delay, caused by “Compressor Protection” function.
deactivates the output, when the process value reaches [SP - HSEt]
in case of symmetrical hysteresis, or [SP] in case of asymmetrical 4.5 - SINGLE ACTION PID CONTROL (1rEG)
hysteresis and is activated again when the process value goes All the parameters referring to PID control are contained in the group
above value [SP + HSEt]. “]rEG”.
The Single Action PID control can be obtained by programming
par."Cont" = Pid and works on the output 1rEG depending on the
active Set Point “SP”, on the functioning mode "Func” and on the
instrument’s PID algorithm with two degree of freedom.

4.4 - NEUTRAL ZONE ON/OFF CONTROL (1rEG - 2rEG)

All the parameters referring to Neutral Zone ON/OFF control are
contained in the group “]rEG”. In order to obtain good stability of the process variable, in the event
This type of control can be obtained when 2 outputs are of fast processes, the cycle time “tcr1” has to have a low value with
programmed respectively as 1rEG and 2rEG and the par. “Cont” = a very frequent intervention of the control output.
nr . In this case use of a solid state relay (SSR) is recommended for
driving the actuator.

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The Single Action PID control algorithm foresees the setting of the this operation, the parameters are stored into the instrument’s
following parameters : memory and remain constant during control.
"Pb" – Proportional Band The SELFTUNING function (rule based "TUNE-IN") instead allows
"tcr1" – Cycle time of the output 1rEG control monitoring and the continuous calculation of the parameters
"Int" – Integral Time during control.
"rS" – Manual Reset (if “Int =0 only) Both functions automatically calculate the following parameters :
"dEr" – Derivative Time "Pb" – Proportional Band
“FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control "tcr1" – Cycle time of the output 1rEG
This last parameter allows the variable overshoots at the start up of "Int" – Integral Time
the process or at the changing of the Set Point to be avoided. "dEr" – Derivative Time
Please remember that a low value on this parameter reduces the “FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control
overshoot while a high value increase it. and, for the Double Action PID control, also :
“tcr 2” – Cycle time of the output 2rEG
"Prat" - Ratio P 2rEG/ P 1rEG

To activate the AUTOTUNING function proceed as follows :

Press the T pushbutton, at this point the Auto-tuning function is
activated and is indicated by the flashing led AT/ST.
The regulator carries out several operations on the connected plant
in order to calculate the most suitable PID parameters.
If “Auto” = 1 or “Auto” = 2, and if, at the Auto-tuning start, the
condition for the lower process value is not found (with “Func”
=HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than [SP+
1: Value “FuOC” OK |SP/2|], the display will show “ErAt” and the instrument will be
2: Value “FuOC” too high swapped to normal control conditions according to the previously
3: Value “FuOC” too low programmed parameters.
To make the error “ErAt” disappear, swap the instrument to the OFF
4.6 - DOUBLE ACTION PID CONTROL (1rEG - 2rEG) control (OFF) and then turn it to automatic control (rEG).
All the parameters referring to PID control are contained in the group The Autotuning cycle duration has been limited to 12 hours
“]rEG”. maximum.
The Double Action PID control is used to control plants where there If Autotuning is not completed within 12 hours, the instrument will
is an element which causes a positive increase (ex. Heating) and an show "noAt" on the display.
element which causes a negative increase (ex. Cooling). In case of probe error, the instrument automatically stops the cycle in
This type of control can be obtained when 2 outputs are progress.
programmed respectively as 1rEG and 2rEG and the par. “Cont” = The values calculated by Autotuning are automatically stored in the
Pid. instrument’s memory at the end of the correct PID parameters tuning.
The element causing a positive increase has to be connected to the Note : The instrument is already programmed in our factory to carry
output programmed as 1rEG while the element causing a negative out auto-tuning at every instrument switch on ("Auto" = 1).
increase has to be connected to the output programmed as 2rEG.
The Double Action PID control works on the outputs 1rEG and 2rEG To activate the SELFTUNING function proceed as follows
depending on the active Set Point “SP” and on the instrument’s PID 1) Program par. "SELF" = yES
algorithm with two degrees of freedom. 2) Exit from the parameter programming.
In order to obtain good stability of the process variable, in case of 3) Connect the instrument to the controlled plant.
fast processes, the cycle times “tcr1” and “tcr2” have to have a low 4) Activate Selftuning selecting par. “tunE” in the main menu (or by
value with a very frequent intervention of the control outputs. correctly programming key “T”).
In this case use of solid state relays (SSR) to drive the actuators is When the Selftuning function is active, the led AT/ST is permanently
recommended. lit up and all the PID parameters ("Pb", "Int", "dEr", etc.) are no longer
The Double Action PID control algorithm needs the programming of visualized.
the following parameters :
"Pb" – Proportional Band 4.8 - REACHING OF THE SET POINT AT CONTROLLED SPEED
"tcr1" – Cycle time of the output 1rEG AND AUTOMATIC SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO SET POINTS
“tcr 2” – Cycle time of the output 2rEG (RISE RAMP, FALL RAMP AND DWELL TIME)
"Int" – Integral Time All the parameters referring to the ramps functioning are contained in
"rS" – Manual Reset (if “Int =0 only) the group “]rEG”.
"dEr" – Derivative Time It is possible to reach the set point in a predetermined time (in any
“FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control case longer than the time the plant would naturally need). This could
"Prat" - Power Ratio or relation between power of the element be useful in those processes (heating or chemical treatments, etc.)
controlled by output 2rEG and power of the element controlled by where the set point has to be reached gradually, in a predetermined
output 1rEG. time.
If par. “Prat” = 0, the output 2rEG is disabled and the control Once the instrument has reached the first Set Point (SP1) it is
behaves exactly as a single action PID controller, through output possible to have automatic switching to the second Set Point (SP2)
1rEG. after a set time, thus obtaining a simple automatic thermic cycle.
These functions are available for all the programmable controls (PID
4.7 - AUTOTUNING AND SELFTUNING FUNCTIONS single and double action, ON/OFF and Neutral Zone ON/OFF).
All the parameters referring to the AUTOTUNING and SELFTUNING The function is determined by the following parameters :
functions are contained in the group “]rEG”. "SLor" - Gradient of rise ramp (Process value < Set point)
The AUTOTUNING and SELFTUNING functions permit the expressed in unit/minute
automatic tuning of the PID controller. "SLoF" - Gradient of fall ramp (Process value > Set point)
The AUTOTUNING function permits the calculation of the PID expressed in unit/minute.
parameters by means of a FAST type tuning cycle and, at the end of
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"dur.t" – Dwell time of Set Point SP1 before automatic switching to The alarm is depending on the process value (AL1) and before to set
Set Point 2 SP2 (expressed in hrs. and min.). his functioning it’s necessary to establish to which output the alarm
The functions are deactivated when the relative parameters are = has to correspond to.
InF. First of all it’s necessary to configure, in the parameters group
When the Set Point value is changed or at switch on, the instrument “]Out”, the parameters relative to the outputs required as alarm
automatically determines which of the two values “SLor” or “SLoF” it (“O1F” , “O2F”) programming the parameter relative to the desired
has to use. output as follows :
Note: In case of PID control, if Auto-tuning is desired whilst the ramp = ALno if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is active,
function is active, this will not be carried out until the tuning cycle has
while it’s OFF when the alarm is not active
been completed. = ALnc if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not
It is therefore recommended that Auto-tuning be started avoiding active, while it’s OFF when the alarm is active
activating the ramp function and, once the tuning is finished, = ALni if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not active,
deactivate Auto-tuning (“Auto” = OFF), program the desired ramps while it is OFF when the alarm is active but with reverse led
and, if it automatic tuning is desired, enable the Self-tuning function. indication (led ON= alarm OFF).
Have now access at the group “]AL1”, and program on par. “OAL1”
, to which output the alarm signal has to be sent.
The alarm functioning is instead defined by parameters :
"AL1t " – ALARM TYPE
"Ab1" – ALARM CONFIGURATION
“AL1” – ALARM THRESHOLD
“AL1L” – LOW ALARM THRESHOLD (for band alarm) OR
MINIMUM SET OF AL1 ALARM THRESHOLD (for low or high alarm)
“AL1H” - HIGH ALARM THRESHOLD (for band alarm) OR
MAXIMUM SET OF AL1 ALARM THRESHOLD (for low or high
alarm)
“HAL1” - ALARM HYSTERESIS
Examples : start from values lower than SP and with decreasing of “AL1d” – ALARM ACTIVATION DELAY (in sec.)
SP. "AL1i" – ALARM BEHAVIOUR IN THE EVENT OF
MEASUREMENT ERROR
4.9 - SOFT-START FUNCTION
All the parameters referring to the Soft -Start functioning are "AL1t" – ALARM TYPE
: the alarm output can behave in six
contained in the group “]rEG”.
different ways.
The Soft-Start function only works through PID control and allows LoAb = ABSOLUTE LOW ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
the limitation of control power when the instrument is switched on, for process value goes below the alarm threshold set on parameter
a programmable period of time. "AL1”. With this mode is possible to program the minimum and the
This is useful when the actuator, driven by the instrument, may be maximum set of “AL1” by “AL1L” and “AL1H” parameters.
damaged excess power supplied when the application is not yet in
the normal rating. (ex. for certain heating elements).
The function depends on the following parameters :
“St.P” – Soft-Start power
“Sst” – Soft-Start time (expressed in hh.mm)
The possible function modes are the following : HiAb = ABSOLUTE HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
1) If both parameters are programmed with values other than OFF, process value goes higher than the alarm threshold set on
when switched on the instrument gives an output power as parameter "AL1". With this mode is possible to program the minimum
programmed on par. “St.P” for the time programmed on par. “SSt”. and the maximum set of “AL1” by “AL1L” and “AL1H” parameters.
Practically, the instrument works in manual condition and switches to
automatic control at the elapsing of time “SSt”.
It is advisable not to program a power “St.P” that is too high as the
function is not deactivated when the automatic control power is
found to be lower than the programmed one. LHAb = ABSOLUTE BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
2) If par. “St.P” = OFF and a value is set on par. “SSt” , at the switch process value goes under the alarm threshold set on parameter
on, the power calculated by the PID controller is divided by the time "AL1L" or goes higher than the alarm threshold set on parameter
“SSt”, in order to calculate a ramp. The output power starts from 0 "AL1H".
and is progressively increased, depending on the calculated ramp,
until the “SSt” time is reached or until the power overcomes the
power calculated by the PID controller.
To disable the Soft-Start function simply program par. “Sst” = OFF
Whenever, a measurement errors occurs during the Soft-Start
LodE = DEVIATION LOW ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
execution, the function is interrupted and the instrument gives an
process value goes below the value [SP + AL1]. With this mode is
output power as programmed on par. “OPE”.
possible to program the minimum and the maximum set of “AL1” by
If the measurement is restored, the Soft-Start is still deactivated.
“AL1L” and “AL1H” parameters.
If it’s desired to activate the Autotuning with Soft-Start set par.
“Auto”=4.
The Autotuning will start automatically at the end of programmed
Soft-Start cycle at the condition that the process value is lower (with
“Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than
[SP+ |SP/2|]. HidE = DEVIATION HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
process value goes above the value [SP + AL1]. With this mode is
4.10 – ALARM FUNCTIONING (AL1) possible to program the minimum and the maximum set of “AL1” by
“AL1L” and “AL1H” parameters.
4.10.1 – ALARM OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
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 "AL1i" - ALARM ACTIVATION IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT
ERROR: This allows one to establish how the alarm have behave in
the event of a measurement error (yES=alarm active; no=alarm
deactivated).
LHdE = DEVIATION BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
process value goes below the value [SP + AL1L] or goes above than 4.10.2 - ALARMS HYSTERESIS
the value [SP + AL1H] The alarm function depend s on alarm hysteresis (par. "HAL1"),
which works in asymmetric way.
In the event of low alarm, the alarm will be activated when the
process value goes below the alarm threshold value and will be
deactivated when it goes above the alarm threshold + "HAL1" ; in
case of high alarm, the alarm will be activated when the process
value goes above the alarm threshold value and will be deactivated
"Ab1" - ALARM CONFIGURATION: This parameter can assume a when it goes below the alarm threshold - "HAL1".
value between 0 and 15.
The number to be set, which will correspond to the function desired,
is obtained by adding the values reported in the following
descriptions :
ALARM BEHAVIOUR AT SWITCH ON: the alarm output may behave
in two different ways, depending on the value added to par. “Ab1”.
+0 = NORMAL BEHAVIOUR: The alarm is always activated when
there are alarm conditions.
+1 = ALARM NOT ACTIVATED AT SWITCH ON: If, when switched
on, the instrument is in alarm condition, the alarm is not activated. It
will be activated only when the process value is in non-alarm
conditions and then back in alarm conditions. For the band alarms, the example of the low alarm is applicable to
the low threshold ("AL1L") while the example of the high alarm is
applicable to the high threshold ("AL1H").

4.11 - LOOP BREAK ALARM FUNCTION

All the parameters referring to the Loop Break alarm function are
contained in the group “]LbA”.
The Loop Break alarm is available on all the instruments, which
intervenes when, for any reason (short-circuit of a thermocouple,
thermocouple inversion, load interruption), the loop control is
interrupted.
First of all, it is necessary to establish to which output the alarm has
ALARM DELAY: the alarm output may behave in two different ways to correspond.
depending on the value added to par. “Ab1”. To do this it is necessary to set the parameter relative to the output
+0 = ALARM NOT DELAYED: The alarm is immediately activated to be used (“O1F” , “O2F”) in the group “]Out”, programming the
when the alarm condition occurs. parameter as :
+2 = ALARM DELAYED: When the alarm condition occurs, delay = ALno if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is active
counting begins, as programmed on par. “AL1d” (expressed in sec.) while it is OFF when the alarm is not active.
and the alarm will be activated only after the elapsing of that time. = ALnc if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not active
ALARM LATCH: : the alarm output may behave in two different ways while it is OFF when the alarm is active.
depending on the value added to par. “Ab1”. = ALni if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not active,
+ 0 = ALARM NOT LATCHED: The alarm remains active in alarm while it is OFF when the alarm is active but with reverse led
conditions only. indication (led ON= alarm OFF).
+ 4 = ALARM LATCHED: The alarm is active in alarm conditions and Enter group “]LbA” and program which output the alarm signal has
remains active even when these conditions no longer exist, until the to be addressed to on par. “OLbA”,.
correctly programmed key T, (“USrb”=Aac) has been pushed. The Loop Break alarm is activated if the output power remains at the
100% of the value for the time programmed on par. "LbAt"
(expressed in sec.).
To avoid false alarms, the value of this parameter has to be set
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
ALARM AKNOWLEDGEMENT: : the alarm output may behave in mode “OFF” and then re-program the automatic control (“rEG”) after
two different ways depending on the value added to par. “Ab1”. checking the correct functioning of probe and actuator.
+ 0 = ALARM NOT AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm always remains To exclude the Loop Break alarm, set “OLbA” = OFF.
active in alarm conditions.
+ 8 = ALARM AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm is active in alarm 4.12 - FUNCTIONING OF KEY “T”
conditions and can be deactivated by key “T” if properly The function] of key “T” can be set through par. “USrb” contained in
programmed (“USrb”=ASi), and also if alarm conditions still exist. the group ““ PAn”.
The parameter can be programmed as :

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= noF : no function 20 O2F Functioning of output 2 1.rEG / 2.rEG ALno CONF
= tunE : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to ALno / ALnc
activate/deactivate Autotuning or Selftuning ALni / OFF
= OPLO : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap
from automatic control (rEG) to manual one (OPLO) and vice versa. Group “AL1” (parameters relative to alarm AL1)
= Aac : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to Par. Description Range Def. Note
acknowledge the alarm. (see par. 4.10.1) 21 OAL1 Output where alarm AL1 Out1 / Out2 / Out2 CONF
= ASi : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to is addressed OFF
acknowledge an active alarm (see par. 4.10.1)
22 AL1t Alarm AL1 type LoAb / HiAb HiAb OPER
= CHSP : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to select
LHAb / LodE
one of the 4 pre-programmed Set Points on rotation.
HidE / LHdE
= OFF : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap
from automatic control (rEG) to OFF control (OFF) and vice versa. 23 Ab1 Alarm AL1 functioning 0 ÷ 15 0 CONF
24 AL1 Alarm AL1 threshold AL1L÷ AL1H 0 OPER
25 AL1L Low threshold band -1999 ÷ AL1H -1999 CONF
alarm AL1 or Minimum
set alarm AL1 for high
5 - PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS or low alarm
26 AL1H High threshold band AL1L ÷ 9999 9999 CONF
5.1 - PARAMETERS TABLE alarm AL1 or Maximum
set alarm AL1 for high
Here following are described all the parameters available on the or low alarm
instrument. Some of them could be not present or because they are 27 HAL1 Alarm AL1 hysteresis OFF ÷ 9999 1 CONF
depending on the type of instrument or because they are 28 AL1d Activation delay of OFF ÷ 9999 OFF CONF
automatically disabled as unnecessary. alarm AL1 sec.
The default (Def.) parameter is the factory configuration. 29 AL1i Alarm AL1 activation in no / yES no CONF
The Note indicates the menu (ConF or OPEr) of the parameter. case of measuring error

Group “SP” (parameters relative to the Set Point) Group “LbA” (parameters relative to Loop Break Alarm)
Par. Description Range Def. Note Par. Description Range Def. Note
1 nSP programmable Set point 1÷4 1 CONF 30 OLbA Output where alarm LbA Out1 / Out2 / OFF CONF
2 SPAt Active Set point 1 ÷ nSP 1 CONF is addressed OFF
3 SP1 Set Point 1 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0 CONF 31 LbAt Time necessary to OFF ÷ 9999 OFF CONF
4 SP2 Set Point 2 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0 CONF activate alarm LbA sec.
5 SP3 Set Point 3 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0 CONF
6 SP4 Set Point 4 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0 CONF Group “rEG” (parameters relative to the control)
7 SPLL Low Set Point -1999 ÷ SPHL -50 CONF Par. Description Range Def. Note
8 SPHL High Set Point SPLL ÷ 9999 1500 CONF 32 Cont Control type Pid / On.FA Pid OPER
On.FS / nr
Group “InP” (parameters relative to the measure input) 33 Func Functioning mode HEAt / CooL HEAt CONF
Par. Description Range Def. Note output 1rEg
9 SEnS Probe type J / CrAL / S / J OPER 34 HSEt Hysteresis of ON/OFF 0 ÷ 9999 1 OPER
Ir.J / Ir.CA / control
Pt1 / 0.50 / 35 CPdt Compressor Protection OFF÷ 9999 0 CONF
0.60 / 12.60 time for 2.rEG sec.
10 SSC Low scale limit in case -1999 ÷ FSC 0 CONF 36 Auto Autotuning Fast enable OFF / 3 CONF
of input with V/I signals 1/2/3/4
11 FSC High scale limit in case SSC ÷ 9999 0 CONF 37 SELF Selftuning enable no / yES no CONF
of input with V/I signals 38 Pb Proportional band 0 ÷ 9999 50 OPER
12 dP Number of decimal Pt1 / Ptc / ntc: 0 OPER 39 Int Integral time OFF ÷ 9999 200 OPER
figures 0/1 40 dEr Derivative time OFF ÷ 9999 50 OPER
13 Unit Temperature unit of °C / °F °C CONF 41 FuOc Fuzzy overshoot control 0.00 ÷ 2.00 0,5 OPER
measurement 42 tcr1 Cycle time of output 1 0.1 ÷ 130.0 20,0 OPER
14 FiL Input digital filter 0FF÷ 20.0 0.5 CONF 43 Prat Power ratio 2rEg / 1rEg 0.01 ÷ 99.99 1.00 CONF
sec. 44 tcr2 Cycle time of 2rEg 0.1 ÷ 130.0 10.0 CONF
15 OFSt Measuring Offset -1999 ÷ 9999 0 CONF 45 rS Manual reset -100.0÷100.0 0.0 CONF
16 rot Rotation of the 0.000 ÷ 2.000 1.000 CONF %
measuring straight line 46 SLor Gradient of rise ramp 0.00 ÷ 99.99 InF CONF
17 InE “OPE” functioning in Our / Or / Ur OUr CONF / InF
case of measuring error unit/min.
18 OPE Output power in case of -100 ÷ 100 0 CONF 47 dur.t Duration time 0.00 ÷ 99.59 InF CONF
measuring error % / InF
hrs.-min.
Group “Out” (parameters relative to the outputs) 48 SLoF Gradient of fall ramp 0.00 ÷ 99.99 InF CONF
Par. Description Range Def. Note / InF
19 O1F Functioning of output 1 1.rEG / 2.rEG 1.rEG CONF unit / min.
ALno / ALnc 49 St.P Soft-Start power OFF / OFF CONF
ALni / OFF -100 ÷ 100 %
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50 SSt Soft-Start time OFF / OFF CONF OFSt – MEASURING OFFSET: Positive or negative Offset which is
0.1÷7.59 added to the value measured by the probe.
/ InF rot – ROTATION OF THE MEASURING STRAIGHT LINE: In this
hrs.-min. way the offset programmed on par. “OFSt” is not constant for all
measurements. By programming “rot”=1.000, the value “OFSt” is
Group “PAn” (parameters relative to the user interface) simply added to the value read by the probe before visualisation and
Par. Description Range Def. Note it remains constant for all the measurements. If instead one does not
51 USrb Functioning of key “T” noF / tunE / tunE CONF want the programmed offset to be constant for all the measurements,
OPLO / Aac / it is possible to carry out calibration on two desired values.
ASi / CHSP / In this case, to define the values to be programmed on par. “OFSt”
OFF and “rot”, it is necessary to enforce the following formulae :
“rot” = (D2-D1) / (M2-M1) “OFSt” = D2 - (“rot” x M2)
52 diSP Variable visualized on dEF / Pou / dEF CONF
where: M1 =measured value 1; D1 = visualisation value when the
the display SP.F / SP.o /
instrument measures M1
AL1
M2 =measured value. 2; D2 = visualisation value when the
53 AdE Shift value for the shift OFF...9999 2 CONF instrument measures M2
index functioning It then follows that the instrument will visualise : DV = MV x “rot” +
54 Edit Fast programming of SE / AE / SAE SAE CONF “OFSt”
active Set Point and / SAnE where: DV = visualised value; MV= measured value
alarms InE – “OPE” FUNCTIONING IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT
ERROR: This defines the error conditions of the input allowing the
instrument to give the power programmed on par. “OPE” as output.
The possibilities are :
5.2 - PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION
= Or : the condition occurs in case of over-range or probe breakage
GROUP “ ]SP” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE SET POINT): = Ur : the condition occurs in case of under-range or probe breakage
These allow the setting of the control Sets and the Sets = Our : the condition occurs in case of over-range or under-range or
function modes. probe breakage
nSP – NUMBER OF PROGRAMMABLE SET POINTS: This allows OPE – OUTPUT POWER IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT ERROR:
definition of the number of Set Points which will be programmed and This permits setting of the power that the instrument has to give as
stored (from 1 to 4). output in case of measurement error. For the ON/OFF regulators the
SPAt – ACTIVE SET POINT : If more than one Set Point is stored, power is calculated considering a cycle time equal to 20 sec.
this allows selection of the active Set Point.
SP1 - SET POINT 1: Value of the Set Point n. 1 GROUP “ ] Out” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE OUTPUTS):
SP2 - SET POINT 2: Value of the Set Point n. 2 (it appears if “nSP” They permit to program the outputs functioning.
>2 only) O1F – FUNCTIONING OF OUTPUT OUT 1: This defines the
SP3 - SET POINT 3: Value of the Set Point n. 3 (it appears if “nSP” functioning of output OUT 1 as: control output 1 (1.rEG), control
>3 only) output 2 (2.rEG), alarm output as normally open (ALno), output alarm
SP4 - SET POINT 4: Value of the Set Point n. 4 (it appears if “nSP” normally closed (ALnc), output alarm normally closed with led
=4 only) reverse indication (ALni), output not used (OFF).
SPLL – LOW SET POINT: Lower value programmable as Set Point O2F - FUNCTIONING OF OUTPUT OUT 2: Similar to “O1F” but
SPHL – HIGH SET POINT : Higher value programmable as Set referring to output OUT2.
Point.
GROUP “ ]AL1” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO ALARM AL1):
]
GROUP “ InP” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE INPUTS): These permit setting of the process alarm AL1 function.
These permit the definition of visualization modes of the OAL1 – OUTPUT WHERE ALARM AL1 IS ADDRESSED: It defines
variable measured by the probe. to which output the alarm AL1 has to be addressed.
SEnS – PROBE TYPE: Depending on model, it permits to select the AL1t – ALARM AL1 TYPE: permits the choice of behaviour for alarm
type of probe : A1, by 6 different selections:
- thermocouples: J (J), K (CrAL), S (S) or infrared sensors IRS serie = LoAb – ABSOLUTE LOW ALARM : The alarm is activated when
with J (Ir.J) or K (Ir.CA) linearization. the process value goes below the alarm threshold set on parameter
- thermoresistances: Pt100 IEC (Pt1) "AL1".
- thermistors PTC KTY81-121 (Ptc) or NTC 103AT-2 (ntc) = HiAb - ABSOLUTE HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
SSC – LOW SCALE LIMIT IN EVENT OF INPUT WITH V/I SIGNALS process value goes above the alarm threshold set on parameter
: This is the value the instrument has to visualise when the minimum "AL1".
value that can be measured on the scale is present at the input. = LHAb - ABSOLUTE BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when
FSC – HIGH SCALE LIMIT IN EVENT OF INPUT WITH V/I SIGNALS the process value goes below the alarm threshold set on parameter
: This is the value the instrument has to visualise when the maximum "AL1L" or goes higher than alarm set on parameter "AL1H".
value that can be measured on the scale is present at the input. = LodE – DEVIATION LOW ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
dP – NUMBER OF DECIMAL FIGURES: It permits to decide if the process value goes below the value [SP + AL1]
measuring resolution has to be 1 (0), 0.1 (1), 0.01 (2), 0.001 (3). In = HidE – DEVIATION HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
case of Pt100, PTC and NTC temperature probes the allowed process value goes above the value [SP + AL1]
resolutions are 1° (0) and 0.1° (1). = LHdE – DEVIATION BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when
Unit – TEMPERTURE UNIT OF MEASUREMENT : When the the process value goes below the value [SP + AL1L] or goes above
temperature is measured by temperature probes, this parameter the value [SP + AL1H]
permits definition if the visualisation is expressed as degree Ab1 – ALARM AL1 FUNCTION: This permits definition of alarm AL1
Centigrade (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). functions, by entering a number between 0 and 15. The number to
Filt – INPUT DIGITAL FILTER : This permits programming of the be programmed, that corresponds to the desired function, is obtained
constant of time of the software filter referring to the measured input adding the values reported in the following description :
value (in sec.) in order to reduce noise sensitivity (increasing the ALARM BEHAVIOUR AT SWITCH ON:
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+0 = NORMAL BEHAVIOUR: The alarm is always activated when kept in off state. The output will be switched on when the
there are alarm conditions. temperature regulator requires it at this time is elapsed. The function
+1 = ALARM NOT ACTIVATED AT SWITCH ON: If, at switch on, the in deactivated programming "CPdt" = OFF.
instrument is in alarm condition, the alarm is not activated. It will be Auto – AUTOTUNING FAST ENABLE : this parameter allows one
activated only when the process value goes beyond and then returns to decide how autotuning has to be carried out. The possible
to alarm conditions. selections are :
ALARM DELAY: = 1 – if autotuning is desired automatically, each time the instrument
+0 = ALARM NOT DELAYED: The alarm is immediately activated is switched on, on the condition that the process value is lower (with
when the alarm condition occurs. “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than
+2 = ALARM DELAYED: When the alarm condition occurs, delay [SP+ |SP/2|].
counting starts as programmed on par. “ALnd” (expressed in sec.) = 2 – if autotuning is desired automatically, the next time the
and the alarm will be activated only after this time has elapsed. instrument is switched on, on the condition that the process value is
ALARM LATCH: : lower (with “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func”
+ 0 = ALARM NOT LATCHED: The alarm remains active in alarm =CooL) than [SP+ |SP/2|], and once the tuning is finished, the par.
conditions only. “Auto” is automatically swapped to the OFF state
+ 4 = ALARM LATCHED: The alarm is active in alarm conditions and = 3 - if manual autotuning is desired, by selecting par. “tunE” in the
remains active even if these conditions no longer exist, until the main menu or by correctly programming key “T” as “USrb” = tunE. In
correctly programmed key T (“USrb”=Aac) has been pushed this case the autotuning starts without any control on the process
ALARM AKNOWLEDGEMENT: : value condition. It is recommended to use this option, starting the
+ 0 = ALARM NOT AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm remains always auto-tuning when the process value is as far as possible from the
active in alarm conditions. Set Point because, in order to feature the autotuning FAST with its
+ 8 = ALARM AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm is active in alarm best performances , it is preferable to respect this condition.
conditions and can be deactivated through key “T” if properly = 4 - if it’s desired to activate the autotuning automatically at the end
programmed (“USrb”=ASi), also if alarm conditions still exist. of programmed Soft-Start cycle. The Autotuning will start at the
AL1 – ALARM AL1 THRESHOLD : Alarm AL1 threshold for low and condition that the process value is lower (with “Func” =HEAt) than
high alarms. [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than [SP+ |SP/2|].
AL1L – LOW ALARM AL1 : Alarm AL1 low threshold when the alarm = OFF - Autotuning disabled.
is a band type or minimum set of AL1 alarm threshold when the alarm When it’s occurring an Autotuning cycle, led AT blinks.
is low or high type. SELF – SELFTUNING ENABLE: Parameter used to enable (yES) or
AL1H – HIGH ALARM AL1: Alarm AL1 high threshold when the alarm disable (no) the Self-tuning function. Once the function has been
is a band type or maximum set of AL1 alarm threshold when the enabled, the Self-tuning has to be started by selecting item “tunE”, in
alarm is low or high type. the main menu, or through key T properly programmed (“USrb” =
HAL1 - ALARM AL1 HYSTERESIS: Asymmetrical semi-band relative tunE).When the Self-tuning function is active, led AT is permanently
to alarm AL1 threshold which defines the deactivation value of alarm lit, and all the PID parameters ("Pb", "Int", "dEr", ecc.) are no longer
AL1. visualised.
AL1d – ACTIVATION DELAY OF ALARM AL1: This permits Pb – PROPORTIONAL BAND: Width of the band around the Set
definition of alarm delay activation AL1 when the delay function on Point within which the proportional control is performed.
par. “Ab1” is activated. Int – INTEGRAL TIME: Integral time to be programmed in the PID
AL1i – ALARM AL1 ACTIVATION IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT algorithm, expressed in sec.
ERROR: This permits a definition of measurement error conditions, dEr – DERIVATIVE TIME: : Derivative time to be programmed in the
i.e whether the alarm has to be active ("yES") or not ("no"). PID algorithm, expressed in sec.
FuOc - FUZZY OVERSHOOT CONTROL: Parameter that permits
GROUP “LbA” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE LOOP the elimination of the variable over-shoots at the start up of the
BREAK ALARM): this contains the parameters relative to the process or at the changing of the Set Point. A low value of this
Loop Break alarm (control loop interruption), which intervenes parameter reduces the overshoot while a high value increase it.
when, for any reason (short-circuit of a thermocouple, load tcr1 – CYCLE TIME OF OUTPUT 1rEG : Cycle time of output 1rEG
interruption, etc) the control loop is interrupted. with PID control mode, expressed in sec..
OLbA – OUTPUT WHERE THE LOOP BREAK ALARM IS Prat – POWER RATIO 2rEG / 1rEG : Parameter where it is possible
ADDRESSED: This defines to which output the LOOP BREAK alarm to program the power ratio between the element controlled by output
has to be addressed. 2rEG (ex.Cooling) and the element controlled by output 1rEG (ex.
LbAt – TIME NECESSARY TO ACTIVATE THE LOOP BREAK Heating) in case of PID double action control.
ALARM : Delay time to the intervention of the Loop Break alarm. tcr2 - CYCLE TIME OF OUTPUT 2rEG : Cycle time of output 2rEG
The alarm intervenes when the output power remains at 100% for with PID double action control mode, expressed in sec..
the time programmed on this parameter (in sec.) rS - MANUAL RESET: Power Offset added to the power increase of
the proportional term, in order to eliminate the error when it is not
GROUP “ ]rEG” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE CONTROL):
present the integral value. This parameter is only visualised when
this contains the parameters relative to control functions.
“Int” =0.
Cont – CONTROL TYPE: This permits selection of one of the
Parameters relative to the ramps, allowing the Set Point to be
possible control modes offered by the instrument : PID (Pid),
reached in a predetermined time.
ON/OFF with asymmetrical hysteresis (On.FA), ON/OFF with
Furthermore, once the first Set (SP1) has been reached, it is
symmetrical hysteresis (On.FS), Neutral Zone ON/OFF (nr).
possible to have automatic switching to the second Set (SP2)
Func – FUNCTIONING MODE OUTPUT 1rEG: this permits one to
after a programmable time, thus obtaining a simple thermal
decide whether the control output 1rEG has to carry out a reverse
cycle (functions available for all the control types)
action, as for example a Heating process ("HEAt") or a direct action,
SLor – GRADIENT OF RISE RAMP: Gradient of rise ramp to be
as for example a Cooling process ("CooL").
carried out when the process value is lower than the active Set
HSEt –ON/OFF CONTROL HYSTERESIS: Semi-band relative to the
Point, expressed in unit/minute.
Set Point which defines the activation and deactivation values of the
Programming the parameter = InF the ramp is not active.
control output/s in case of ON/OFF control (On.FA, On.FS, nr).
dur.t - DWELL TIME: Dwell time of the Set Point SP1 before the
CPdt – COMPRESSOR PROTECTION DELAY TIME: The delay
automatic switching to SP2 (expressed in hrs. and min.)
time is counted starting from the last 2rEG output switch off , when
it’s used as Neutral zone control mode, during which the output is
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Using this parameter, once the first Set (SP1) has been reached, it is uuuu The measured variable connection between probe
possible to have automatic switching to the second Set (SP2) after a is under the probe’s and instrument and then
programmable time, thus obtaining a simple thermal cycle. limits (underrange) verify the correct
Programming the parameter = InF the function is not active. oooo The measured variable
SLoF - GRADIENT OF FALL RAMP: Gradient of fall ramp to be is over the probe’s
carried out when the process value is higher than the active Set limits (overrange)
Point, expressed in unit/minute. ErAt Auto-tuning not possible Swap the instrument into
Programming the parameter = InF the ramp is not active. because the process OFF control (OFF) and
Parameters relative to the Soft-Start function, which allows value is higher (with successively into
limitation of control power, when the instrument is switched “Func” =HEAt) than automatic control (rEG) in
on, for a predetermined time. This function is only available for [SP- |SP/2|] or lower order to make disappear
PID control. (with “Func” =CooL) the error message.
St.P - SOFT START POWER: If parameter “SSt” is programmed than [SP+ |SP/2|] Once the error has been
with a value other than OFF, this is the power given as output at the found, try to repeat the
instrument switch on, for the time “SSt”. autotuning.
Practically speaking, the instrument works in manual condition and
noAt Autotuning not finished Check the functioning of
switches to automatic control at the elapsing of time “SSt”.
within 12 hours probe and actuator and
If instead par. “St.P” = OFF and a value is set on par. “SSt” at
try to repeat the
switch on, the power calculated by the PID controller is divided by
autotuning.
the time “SSt”, in order to calculate a ramp. The output power starts
LbA Loop control interrupted Check the functioning of
from 0 and is progressively increased, according to the calculated
(Loop break alarm) probe and actuator and
ramp, until the time “SSt” is reached or until the power overcomes
swap the instrument into
the power calculated by the PID controller.
(rEG) control
SSt - SOFT START TIME (for PID control only): Duration time in
hours and min. of the Soft-Start described on pa. “St.P”. ErEP Possible anomaly of the Push key “P”
To disable the Soft-Start function set par. “SSt” = OFF. EEPROM memory

GROUP “ ]PAn” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE USER In error conditions the instrument provides an output power as
INTERFACE) : This contains the parameters relative to the key programmed on par “OPE” and activates the desired alarm, if the
T and display functions. relative parameters “AL1i” have been programmed = yES.
Usrb – KEY T FUNCTION : Decides which function is associated to
key T. The possible selections are : 6.2 – CLEANING
= noF : no function We recommend to clean the instrument with a cloth slightly wet of
= tunE : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to water or not abrasive cleaners or containing solvents which may
activate/deactivate the Autotuning or the Self-tuning damage the instrument.
= OPLO : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap
from the automatic control (rEG) to the manual one (OPLO) and vice 6.3 – GUARANTEE AND REPAIRS
versa. The instrument is under warranty against construction vices or
= Aac : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to defected material, if noticed within the terms in force at the
acknowledge the alarm. purchasing date.
= ASi : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to The guarantee is limited to the repairs or to the substitution of the
acknowledge an active alarm instrument.
= CHSP : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to select The eventual opening of the housing, the violation of the instrument
one of the 4 pre-programmed Set Points on rotation. or the wrong use and installation of the product means the automatic
= OFF : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap decay of the guarantee.
from the automatic control (rEG) to the OFF control (OFF) and vice In case of defective instrument, noticed within or out of the guarantee
versa. period, do contact our sales department to obtain the shipment
diSP - VARIABLE VISUALISED ON THE DISPLAY SV: Parameter authorisation.
trough which it’s possible to decide what is visualised on the display The defective product must be shipped to DATASENSOR with the
SV : the active Set Point (= SP.F), the Set Point active when there detailed description of the failures found and without any fees or
are ramps (= SP.o), the control power (= Pou), the alarm threshold charge for DATASENSOR, safe different agreements.
AL1 (= AL1) or it can be switched off (OFF).
Edit - FAST PROGRAMMING OF ACTIVE SET POINT AND 7 - TECHNICAL DATA
ALARMS: This decides which are the Sets that can be programmed
by the fast procedure. The parameter can be programmed as : 7.1 – ELECTRICAL DATA
=SE: The active Set Point can be modified while the alarm Power supply: 24 VAC/VDC, 100... 240 VAC +/- 10%
thresholds cannot be modified Frequency AC: 50/60 Hz
=AE :The active Set Point cannot be modified while the alarm Power consumption: 5 VA approx.
thresholds can be modified Input/s: 1 input for temperature probes: tc J,K,S ; infrared sensors
=SAE: If the active Set Point or the alarm thresholds can be modified IRS J e K; RTD Pt100 IEC; PTC KTY 81-121 (990 Ω @ 25 °C);
=SAnE: If the active Set Point or the alarm thresholds cannot be NTC 103AT-2 (10KΩ @ 25 °C) or mV signals 0...50 mV, 0...60 mV,
modified 12 ...60 mV
Output/s: Up to 2 outputs. Relay SPST-NO (8 A-AC1, 3 A-AC3 / 250
6 - PROBLEMS, MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE VAC) ; or in tension to drive SSR (8mA/ 8VDC).
Auxiliary supply output: 10 VDC / 20 mA Max.
6.1 - ERROR SIGNALLING
Electrical life for relay outputs: 100000 operations
Error Reason Action
Installation category: II
---- Probe interrupted Verify the correct Measurement category: I
Protection class against electric shock: Class II for Front panel

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Insulation: Reinforced insulation between the low voltage section
(supply and relay outputs) and the front panel; Reinforced insulation
between the low voltage section (supply and relay outputs) and the
extra low voltage section (inputs, SSR outputs); No insulation
between input and SSR outputs.

7.2 – MECHANICAL DATA

Housing: Self-extinguishing plastic, UL 94 V0
Dimensions: 48 x 48 mm DIN, depth 98 mm
Weight: 225 g approx.
Mounting: Flush in panel in 45 x 45 mm hole
Connections: 2 x 1 mm2 screw terminals block
Degree of front panel protection : IP 54 mounted in panel with gasket
Pollution situation: 2
Operating temperature: 0 ... 50 °C
Operating humidity: 30 ... 95 RH% without condensation
Storage temperature: -10 ... +60 °C

7.3 – FUNCTIONAL FEATURES

Control: ON/OFF, single and double action PID
Measurement range: according to the used probe (see range table)
Display resolution: according to the probe used 1/0,1/0,01/0,001
Overall accuracy: +/- 0,5 % fs
Max. cold junction compensation drift (in tc) : 0,1 °C/°C with
operating temperature 0 ... 50 °C after warm-up of 20 min.
Sampling rate: 130 ms.
Display: 4 digit dual display, 1 Red (PV) and 1 green (SV), h 7 mm
Compliance: ECC directive EMC 89/336 (EN 61326), ECC directive
LV 73/23 and 93/68 (EN 61010-1)

7.4 - MEASURING RANGE TABLE

INPUT “dP” = 0 “dP”= 1, 2, 3
tc J 0 ... 1000 °C ----
“SEnS” = J 32 ... 1832 °F
tc K 0 ... 1370 °C ----
“SEnS” = CrAl 32 ... 2498 °F
tc S 0 ... 1760 °C ----
“SEnS” = S 32 ... 3200 °F
Pt100 (IEC) -200 ... 850 °C -199.9 ... 850.0 °C
“SEnS” = Pt1 -328 ... 1562 °F -199.9 ... 999.9 °F
PTC (KTY81-121) -55 ... 150 °C -55.0 ... 150.0 °C
“SEnS” = Ptc -67 ... 302 °F -67.0 ...302.0 °F
NTC (103-AT2) -50 ... 110 °C -50.0 ... 110.0 °C For any further information please contact:
“SEnS” = ntc -58 ... 230 °F -58.0 ... 230.0 °F

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 INDEX
1 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.2 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
2 PROGRAMMING
2.1 FAST PROGRAMMING OF THE SET POINT
2.2 SELECTION OF CONTROL STATE AND PARAMETERS
PROGRAMMING
2.3 PARAMETER PROGRAMMING LEVELS

TH-TD
2.4 CONTROL STATES
2.5 ACTIVE SET POINT SELECTION
3 INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION AND USE
3.1 PERMITTED USE

Advanced
3.2 MECHANICAL MOUNTING
3.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
3.4 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM
4 FUNCTIONS
4.1 MEASURING AND VISUALIZATION
4.2 OUTPUT 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 PID CONTROL FOR MOTORIZED ACTUATORS WITH
TIME POSITIONING
4.8 AUTOTUNING AND SELFTUNINGFUNCTIONS
4.9 CONTROL POWER LIMITATION
4.10 LIMITATION OF THE CONTROL POWER VARIATION
SPEED (MAXIMUM RATE OF RISE)
4.11 SPLIT RANGE FUNCTION
4.12 REACHING OF SET POINT AT CONTROLLED SPEED
MICROPROCESSER BASED AND AUTOMATIC COMMUTATION BETWEEN TWO
SET POINTS
TEMPERATURE REGULATOR 4.13 SOFT-START FUNCTION
4.14 ALARM FUNCTIONS
4.14.1 ALARM OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4.14.2 ALARM HYSTERESIS
4.15 HEATER BREAK ALARM FUNCTION
Rel. 02 (ENG) 4.16 LOOP BREAK ALARM FUNCTION
4.17 FUNCTION OF KEY T
DATASENSOR S.p.A. 4.18 DIGITAL INPUT
4.19 RS 485 SERIAL INTERFACE
4.20 PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION BY KEY01
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5.2 PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION
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FAX: +39 051 6759324-6759334 6.1 ERROR WARNINGS
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6.3 GUARANTEE AND REPAIRS
Service e-mail: [email protected] 7 TECHNICAL DATA
7.1 ELECTRICAL DATA
7.2 MECHANICAL DATA
FOREWORD: 7.3 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS, PANEL CUT-OUT AND
This manual contains the information necessary for the product to be MOUNTING
installed correctly and also instructions for its maintenance and use; 7.4 FUNCTIONAL DATA
we therefore recommend that the utmost attention is paid to the 7.5 MEASURING RANGE TABLE
following instructions. 7.6 INSTRUMENT ORDERING CODES
Though this manual has been issued with the greatest care,
DATASENSOR S.p.A. will not take any responsibility deriving from 1 - INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
its use.
The same applies to each person or Company involved in the
1.1 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION
issuing of this manual.
TH-TD is a “single loop” microprocessor-based regulator, with
This document is the exclusive property of DATASENSOR S.p.A.
ON/OFF, Neutral Zone ON/OFF, PID single action, PID dual action
which forbids any reproduction and divulgation , even in part, of the
(direct and reverse) control, PID for motorized actuators with time
document, unless expressly authorized.
positioning control.
DATASENSOR S.p.A. reserves the right to make any formal or
The instrument is equipped with AUTOTUNING FAST function,
functional changes at any moment and without any notice.
SELFTUNING function and automatic calculation of the 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 of
the event of process disturbances and Set Point variations.

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Furthermore, the instrument allows for RS485 serial communication To modify the value, press “UP” key to increase it or the “DOWN”
using MODBUS-RTU communication protocol and a transmission key to decrease it.
speed up to 38.400 baud. These keys change the value one digit at a time but if they are
The process value is visualized on 4 red displays, the Set value is pressed for more than one second, the value increases or decreases
visualized on 4 green displays while the outputs status is indicated rapidly and, after two seconds in the same condition, the changing
by 4 leds. speed increases in order to allow the desired value to be reached
The instrument provides for the storage of 4 Set Points and can rapidly.
have up to 4 outputs : relay type or can drive solid state relays type Once the desired value has been reached, by pushing key P it is
(SSR), or it is also possible to have up to 2 analogue outputs. possible to exit by the fast programming mode or it is possible to
The input is programmable and accepts temperature probes visualise the alarm thresholds (see par. 2.3).
(Thermocouples J,K,S,B,C,E,L,N,R,T; Thermo-resistances PT100, To exit the fast Set programming it is necessary to push key P, after
Thermistors PTC and NTC; Infrared sensors mod. IRS) and the visualisation of the last Set Point, or alternatively, if no key is
normalized analogue signals (0/4..20 mA, 0/1..5 V, 0/2..10 V, pressed for approx. 15 seconds, the display will return to normal
0..50/60 mV, 12..60 mV). functioning automatically.
The instrument can be equipped with an input for the current
transformer, working as a Heater Break Alarm function and with a 2.2 - SELECTION OF THE CONTROL STATE AND PARAMETERS
programmable digital input as an alternative to output OUT4. PROGRAMMING
Other important available functions are: Loop-Break Alarm function, By pushing key "P" and holding it down for approx. 2 sec. it is
control power limitation, limitation of the variation speed of the possible to enter into the main selection menu.
control power, split-range, reaching of the Set Point at controlled
speed, ramp and dwell function, Soft-Start function, parameters
protection on different levels.

1.2 - FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

THT Series

1 - Key P : This is used to access the programming parameters and

to confirm selection.
2 - Key DOWN : This is used to decrease the values to be set and to
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 the current
measured by the TAHB input, on the SV display.
3 - Key UP : This is used to increase the values to be set and to
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 the output
Using the "UP" or DOWN” keys, it is then possible to roll over the
control power, on the SV display.
selections:
4 - Key T : This is a key with a function programmable by par.
"OPEr"
“USrb”. It can be set to : Activate Autotuning and Selftuningfunctions, to enter into the operating parameters menu
swap the instrument to manual control, silence the alarm, change the "ConF" to enter into the configuration parameters menu
active Set Point, deactivate control. "OFF" to swap the regulator into the OFF state
5 - Led OUT1 : indicates the state of output OUT1 "rEG" to swap the regulator into the automatic control state
6 - Led OUT2 : indicates the state of output OUT2 "tunE" to activate the Autotuning or Selftuningfunction
7 - Led OUT3 : indicates the state of output OUT3 "OPLO" to swap the regulator to the manual control state and
8 - Led OUT4 : indicates the state of output OUT4 therefore to program the % control value using the
9 - Led SET : when flashing, it indicates access to the programming “UP” and “DOWN” keys
mode. Once the desired item has been selected, push key “P” to confirm.
10 - Display PV : normally indicates the process value Selecting "OPEr" and "ConF" gives the possibility of accessing other
menus containing additional parameters and more precisely :
11 - Display SV : normally indicates the active Set value, however it
can be programmed, using par. “diSP”, to visualize other values. "OPEr" – Operating parameters Menu: this normally contains the
Set Point parameters but it can contain all the desired parameters
2 - PROGRAMMING (see par. 2.3).
"ConF" – Configuration parameters Menu: this contains all the
2.1 – FAST PROGRAMMING OF THE SET POINT operating parameters and the functioning configuration parameters
This procedure permits rapid programming of the active Set Point (alarm configuration, control, input, etc.)
and possibly the alarm thresholds (see par 2.3) To enter the menu “OPEr”, select the option “OPEr” and press the
Push key “P”, then release it and the display will visualise “SP n” key “P”.
(where n is the number of the Set Point active at that moment)
alternatively to the programmed value.

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The display will now show the code identifying the first group of =AE : The active Set Point cannot be modified while the alarm
parameters (“ ]SP “) and by pressing the “UP” and “DOWN” keys it thresholds can be modified
will be possible to select the group of parameters to be modified. =SAE : Both the active Set Point and the alarm thresholds can be
Once the desired group of parameters has been selected, the first modified
group will be visualised on the PV display while the code identifying =SAnE : Both the active Set Point and the alarm thresholds cannot
the first parameter will be visualised on the SV display, by pushing be modified
the “P” key.
Again, by using the “UP” and “DOWN” keys, it is possible to select 2.4 – CONTROL STATE
the desired parameter and, if the key “P” is pressed, the display PV The controller can act in 3 different ways : automatic control (rEG),
will show the parameter’s code while the display SV will show its control off (OFF) and manual control (OPLO).
programming value, which can be modified by using the “UP” or The instrument is able to pass from one state to the other :
“DOWN” keys. - by selecting the desired state from the main selection menu suing
Once the desired value has been programmed, push key “P” once the keyboard.
more: the new value will be memorised and the displays will show - By using the key T on the keyboard; suitably programming par.
again the code of the selected parameter and the group. “USrb” (“USrb” = tunE; “USrb” = OPLO; “USrb” = OFF) it is possible
By using the “UP” or “DOWN” keys, it is then possible to select a to pass from “rEG” state to the state programmed on the parameter
new parameter (if present) and modify it as described above. and vice versa.
To select another group of parameters, keep the “UP” or “DOWN” - Automatically (the instrument swaps into "rEG" state at the and of
key pressed for approx. 2 sec., afterwards the display SV will return the Autotuning execution)
to visualise the code of the group of parameters. When switched on, the instrument automatically reassumes the state
Release the key and by using the “UP” and “DOWN” keys, it will be it was in when it was last switched off.
possible to select a new group (if present). AUTOMATIC CONTROL (rEG) – Automatic control is the normal
To exit the programming mode, no key should be pressed for functioning state of the controller.
approx. 20 seconds, or keep the “UP” or “DOWN” pressed until exit During automatic control, on the SV display, it is possible to visualize
from the programming mode is obtained. the control power on the display by pushing key “UP”.
To enter the menu "ConF" a PASSWORD is required. The range of the power values goes from H100 (100% of the output
At this request, enter, using keys “UP” and “DOWN”, the number power with reverse action) to C100 (100% of the output power with
reported on the last page of this manual and push key “P”. direct action).
If an incorrect password is entered, the instrument returns to the CONTROL OFF (OFF) – The instrument can be swapped into the
previous control state. “OFF” state, i.e. the control and the relative outputs are deactivated.
If the password is correct, the display SV will visualise the code The alarm outputs are instead working normally.
identifying the first group of parameters (“ ]SP “) and with keys “UP” BUMPLESS MANUAL CONTROL (OPLO) – By means of this
and “DOWN” it will be possible to select the desired group of option it is possible to manually program the power percentage given
parameters as output by the controller by deactivating automatic control.
The programming and exit modes for the “ConF” menu are the same When the instrument is swapped to manual control, the power
as those described for menu “OPEr”. percentage, visualised on the SV display, is the same as the last one
supplied and can be modified using the “UP” and “DOWN” keys.
In case of ON/OFF control, 0% corresponds to the deactivated
output while any value different from 0 corresponds to the activated
output.
As in the case of visualization, the programmable values range from
H100 (100% output power with reverse action) to C100 (100% output
power with direct action).
In case of motorized actuators with time positioning, the manual
control of the output is obtainable in the following way :
- By pushing the UP key, the opening of the actuator is driven
- By pushing DOWN key, the closing of the actuator is driven
For all time during which the manual control is active, “3 Pt” or
“OPEn” is visible on the lower display if the UP key is pressed or
“CLOS” if the DOWN key is pressed.
2.3 – PARAMETERS PROGRAMMING LEVELS To return to automatic control, select "rEG" in the selection menu.
The menu “OPEr” normally contains the parameters used to program
the Set Point; however it is possible to make all desired parameters 2.5 – ACTIVE SET POINT SELECTION
appear or disappear on this level, by following this procedure: This instrument permits pre-programming of up to 4 different Set
Enter the menu “ConF” and select the parameter to be made points (“SP1”, “SP2”, “SP3”, “SP4”) and then selection of which
programmable or not programmable in the menu “OPEr”. one must be active. The maximum number of Set points is
Once the parameter has been selected, if the LED SET is switched determined by the par. "nSP" located in the group of parameters “
]
off, this means that the parameter is programmable only in the menu SP “.
“ConF”, if instead the LED is on, this means that the parameter is The active Set point can be selected :
also programmable in the menu “OPEr”. - by parameter "SPAt" in the group of parameters “ ]SP “.
To modify the visibility of the parameter, push key T : the LED SET - by key T if par. "USrb" = CHSP
will change its state indicating the parameter accessibility level (on = - by digital input if par. “diF” = CHSP or = SP1.2 or =HECo)
menu ”OPEr” and “ConF”; off = menu “ConF” only). - Automatically between SP1 and SP2 if a time “dur.t” (see par. 4.12)
The active Set Point and the alarm thresholds will only be visible on has been programmed.
the Set Point fast programming level (described in par. 2.1) if the Set Points “SP1”, “SP2”, “SP3”, “SP4” will be visible depending on
relative parameters are programmed to be visible (i.e. if they are the maximum number of Set Points selected on par. “nSP” and they
present in the menu “OPEr”). can be programmed with a value that is between the value
The possible modification of these Sets, with the procedure programmed on par. “SPLL” and the one programmed on par.
described in par. 2.1, is instead subordinate to what is programmed “SPHL”.
in par. “Edit” (contained in the group “ ]PAn “). Note : in all the following examples the Set point is indicated as
This parameter can be programmed as : "SP", however the instrument will act according to the Set point
=SE : The active Set Point can be modified while the alarm selected as active.
thresholds cannot be modified.

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 3 - INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION AND USE
3.4 - ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM
3.1 - PERMITTED USE
The instrument has been projected and
manufactured as a measuring and control device to
be used according to EN61010-1 for the altitudes
operation until 2000 ms.
The use of the instrument for applications not
expressly permitted by the above mentioned rule must adopt all the
necessary protective measures.
The instrument CANNOT be used in dangerous environments
(flammable or explosive) without adequate protection.
The installer must ensure that EMC rules are respected, also after
the instrument installation, if necessary using proper filters.
Whenever a failure or a malfunction of the device may cause
dangerous situations for persons, thing or animals, please remember
that the plant has to be equipped with additional devices which will
guarantee safety.

3.2 – MECHANICAL MOUNTING

The instrument, in 1/16 DIN housing 48 x 48 mm, is designed for
flush-in panel mounting.
Make a hole 45 x 45 mm and insert the instrument, fixing it with the
provided special bracket. 4 - FUNCTIONS
We recommend that the gasket is mounted in order to obtain the
front protection degree as declared. Avoid placing the instrument in 4.1 – MEASURING AND VISUALIZATION
environments with very high humidity levels or dirt that may create All the parameters referring measurements are contained in the
condensation or introduction of conductive substances into the group “]InP”.
instrument. By using par. “HCFG”, it is possible to select the input signal type
Ensure adequate ventilation to the instrument and avoid installation which may come: from a thermocouple (tc), a thermo-resistance or a
in containers that house devices which may overheat or which may thermistor (rtd), from a transducer with normalised analogue signal in
cause the instrument to function at a higher temperature than the current (I) or tension (UoLt) or also from a signal coming from the
one permitted and declared. communication serial line of the instrument (SEr).
Connect the instrument as far away as possible from sources of Once the signal type has been selected, it is necessary to set the
electromagnetic disturbances such as motors, power relays, relays, type of input probe on par. “SEnS”, which can be :
solenoid valves, etc. - for thermocouples J (J), K (CrAL), S (S), B (b), C (C), E (E), L (L),
The instrument can be removed from its housing from the front side : N (n), R (r), T (t) or for infrared sensors serie DATASENSOR IRS –
it is recommended that the instrument be disconnected from the A range - with linearization J (Ir.J) or K (Ir.CA)
power supply when it is necessary to carry out this operation. - for thermoresistances Pt100 IEC (Pt1) or thermistors PTC KTY81-
121 (Ptc) or NTC 103AT-2 (ntc)
3.3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - for normalised signals in current 0..20 mA (0.20) or 4..20 mA (4.20)
Carry out the electrical wiring by connecting only one wire to each - for normalised signals in tension 0..50 mV (0.50), 0..60 mV (0.60),
terminal, according to the following diagram, checking that the power 12..60 mV (12.60), 0..5 V (0.5), 1..5 V (1.5), 0..10 V (0.10) or 2..10 V
supply is the same as that indicated on the instrument and that the (2.10).
load current absorption is no higher than the maximum electricity We recommend that the instrument be switched on and off whenever
current permitted. these parameters are modified, in order to obtain a correct
As the instrument is built-in equipment with permanent connection measurement.
inside housing, it is not equipped with either switches or internal For the instruments with input for temperature probes (tc, rtd) it is
devices to protect against overload of current: the installation will possible to select the unit of measurement (°C, °F) through par.
include a two-phase circuit-breaker, placed as near as possible to “Unit”, and the desired resolution (0=1°; 1=0,1°) through par. “dP”.
the instrument, and located in a position that can easily be reached Instead, with regards to the instruments with normalised analogue
by the user and marked as instrument disconnecting device which input signals, it is first necessary to program the desired resolution
interrupts the power supply to the equipment. on par. “dP” (0=1; 1=0,1; 2=0,01; 3=0,001) and then, on par.
It is also recommended that all the electrical circuits connected to the "SSC", the value that the instrument must visualise at the beginning
instrument must be protect properly, using devices (ex. fuses) of the scale (0/4 mA, 0/12 mV, 0/1 V o 0/2 V) and, on par. "FSC",
proportionate to the circulating currents.
the value that the instrument must visualise at the end of the scale
It is strongly recommended that cables with proper insulation,
(20 mA, 50 mV, 60 mV, 5 V or 10 V).
according to the working voltages and temperatures, be used.
In the case of infrared sensors (IRS-"A" range), by programming the
Furthermore, the input cable of the probe has to be kept separate
sensor as "Ir.J" or "Ir.CA", the par. "rEFL" is also present and it
from line voltage wiring. If the input cable of the probe is screened, it
allows the correction of possible measuring errors caused by the
has to be connected to the ground with only one side.
environment lighting and by the reflectivity of the material. This
We recommend that a check should be made that the parameters
parameter should be programmed with a high value if the material to
are those desired and that the application functions correctly before
be measured is particularly bright / reflective and must be reduced if
connecting the outputs to the actuators so as to avoid malfunctioning
the surface is particularly dark / not reflective, keeping in mind
that may cause irregularities in the plant that could cause damage to
however that for most materials, the recommended value is within
people, things or animals.
1.00 and 0.80.
The instrument allows for measuring calibration, which may be used
DATASENSOR S.p.A. and its legal representatives do not to recalibrate the instrument according to application needs, by using
assume any responsibility for any damage to people, things or par. “OFSt” and “rot”.
animals deriving from violation, wrong or improper use or in Programming par. “rot”=1,000, in par. “OFSt” it is possible to set a
any case not in compliance with the instrument’s features. positive or negative offset that is simply added to the value read by

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the probe before visualisation, which remains constant for all the This parameter will therefore be set at:
measurements. = 0 : if one intends to use the beginning of the scale as equal to 0 (0
If instead, it is desired that the offset set should not be constant for mA if the output is 0/4...20 mA, or 0 V if the output is 0/2...10 V)
all the measurements, it is possible to operate the calibration on any = no_0 : if one intends to use the beginning of the scale other than 0
two points. (4 mA if the output is 0/4...20 mA, or 2 V if the output is 0/2...10 V)
In this case, in order to decide which values to program on par. The parameter “AonF” will be present by which it is possible to
“OFSt” and “rot”, the following formulae must be applied : configure the function of the analogical output as:
“rot” = (D2-D1) / (M2-M1) “OFSt” = D2 - (“rot” x M2) = 1.rEG : Primary control output
where: = 2.rEG : Secondary control output
M1 =measured value 1 = r.inP : measurement retransmission output
D1 = visualisation value when the instrument measures M1 = r.Err : error retransmission output [SP-PV]
M2 =measured value 2 = r.SP : Active Set Point retransmission output
D2 = visualisation value when the instrument measures M2 = r.SEr : output led by serial communication line of the instrument
It then follows that the instrument will visualise : = OFF : deactivated output
DV = MV x “rot” + “OFSt” In the case that analogical output is configured as 1.rEG or 2.rEG
where: DV = visualised value MV= measured value the output signal will be proportional to the control power calculated
Example 1: It is desired that the instrument visualises the value by the instrument starting from 0% (output signal corresponding to
effectively measured at 20° but that, at 200°, it visualises a value the set beginning of the scale) up to 100% (output signal
lower than 10° (190°). corresponds to the maximum that can be supplied by the type of
Therefore : M1=20 ; D1=20 ; M2=200 ; D2=190 output available).
“rot” = (190 - 20) / (200 - 20) = 0,944 The analogical control outputs can only be used for PID single action
“OFSt” = 190 - (0,944 x 200) = 1,2 or dual action controls.
Example 2: It is desired that the instrument visualises 10° whilst the If the set control mode was the ON/OFF type, the analogical output
value actually measured is 0°, but, at 500° it visualises a 50° higher could only take on the control states 0 % or 100 %.
value (550°). In the case that the analogical output function should be configured
Therefore : M1=0 ; D1=10 ; M2=500 ; D2=550 for the retransmission of the signal, it is therefore necessary to
“rot” = (550 - 10) / (500 - 0) = 1,08 programme another two parameters which set the minimum and
“OFSt” = 550 - (1,08 x 500) = 10 maximum reference values.
By using par. “FiL” it is possible to program time constant of the Therefore, in these cases, set the parameter "AonL" with the value
software filter for the input value measured, in order to reduce noise that the instrument must provide the minimum value (0/4 mA or 0/2
sensitivity (increasing the time of reading). V) in output and the value to which the instrument must provide the
In case of measurement error, the instrument supplies the power as maximum value (20 mA o 10 V) to the parameter "AonH" in output.
programmed on par. “OPE”.
This power will be calculated according to cycle time programmed for 4.3 – ON/OFF CONTROL (1rEG)
the PID controller, while for the ON/OFF controllers the cycle time is All the parameters referring to the ON/OFF control are contained in
automatically considered to be equal to 20 sec. (e.g. In the event of the group “]rEG”.
probe error with ON/OFF control and “OPE”=50, the control output This type of control can be obtained by programming par."Cont" =
will be activated for 10 sec., then it will be deactivated for 10 sec. On.FS or = On.FA and works on the output programmed as 1.rEG,
and so on until the measurement error remains.). depending on the measure, on the active Set Point “SP”, on the
By using par. “InE” it is also possible to decide the conditions of the functioning mode "Func” and on the hysteresis "HSEt".
input error, allowing the instrument to give the power programmed The instrument carries out an ON/OFF control with symmetric
on par. “OPE” as output. hysteresis if “Cont" = On.FS or with asymmetrical hysteresis if “Cont”
The possibilities of par. “InE” are : = On.Fa.
= Or : the condition occurs in case of over-range or probe breakage The control works in the following way : in the case of reverse action,
= Ur : the condition occurs in case of under-range or probe breakage or heating (“FunC”=HEAt), it deactivates the output, when the
= Our : the condition occurs in case of over-range or under-range or process value reaches [SP + HSEt] in case of symmetrical
probe breakage hysteresis, or [SP] in case of asymmetrical hysteresis and is then
Using par. “diSP”, located in the group “]PAn”, it is possible to set activated again when the process value goes below value [SP -
normal visualization of the SV display which can be the active Set HSEt]. Vice versa, in case of direct action or cooling ("Func”=CooL),
Point (SP.F), the control power (Pou), the Set Point operating when it deactivates the output, when the process value reaches [SP -
there are active ramps (SP.o) or alarm threshold AL1, 2 or 3 (AL1, HSEt] in case of symmetrical hysteresis, or [SP] in case of
AL2 or AL3). asymmetrical hysteresis and is activated again when the process
value goes above value [SP + HSEt].
4.2 - OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
The instrument’s outputs can be programmed by entering the group
of parameters “]O1”, “]O2”, “]O3”, “]O4”, where different
parameters (depending on the type of outputs –digital or analogue-
available on the instrument) are located.
Note: In the following examples, the number of outputs is generically
indicated with n
- DIGITAL OUTPUTS relay or SSR type :
Within the selected group only the par. “OnF” will be present.
This parameter can be set for the following functions :
= 1.rEG : Main control output
= 2.rEG : Secondary control output
= ALno : Alarm output normally open
= ALnc : Alarm output normally closed
= OFF : Output deactivated 4.4 – NEUTRAL ZONE ON/OFF CONTROL (1rEG - 2rEG)
The coupling [outputs number – alarms number] can be effectuated All the parameters referring to Neutral Zone ON/OFF control are
in the group relative to the alarm (“]AL1”,”]AL2” or “]AL3”). contained in the group “]rEG”.
- ANALOGICAL OUTPUTS 0/4..20 mA or 0/2..10 V (only OUT1,2): This type of control can be obtained when 2 outputs are
The parameter “Aorn” will present within the group, with which it is programmed respectively as 1rEG and 2rEG and the par. “Cont” =
possible to set the beginning of the scale used for the output. nr .

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The Neutral Zone control is used to control plants in which there is
an element which causes a positive increase (ex. Heater, humidifier,
etc.) and an element which causes a negative increase (ex. Cooler,
de-humidifier, etc).
The control functions works on the programmed outputs depending
on the measurement, on the active Set Point “SP” and on the
hysteresis "HSEt".
The control works in the following way : it deactivates the outputs
when the process value reaches the Set Point and it activates the
output 1rEG when the process value goes below value [SP - HSEt],
1: Value “FuOC” OK
or it activates the output 2rEG when the process value goes above
2: Value “FuOC” too high
[SP + HSEt].
3: Value “FuOC” too low
Consequently, the element causing a positive increase has to be
connected to the output programmed as 1rEG while the element
4.5 - DOUBLE ACTION PID CONTROLLER (1rEG - 2rEG)
causing a negative increase has to be connected to the output
All the parameters referred to PID control are contained into the
programmed as 2rEG.
group “]rEG”.
The Double Action PID control is used to control plants where there
is an element which causes a positive increment (ex. Heating) and
an element which causes a negative increment (ex. Cooling).
This type of control is obtainable when 2 outputs are programmed
respectively as 1rEG and 2rEG and the par. “Cont” = Pid.
The element causing a positive increase has to be connected to the
output programmed as 1rEG while the element causing a negative
increase has to be connected to the output programmed as 2rEG.
The Double Action PID control works on the outputs 1rEG and 2rEG
depending on the active Set Point “SP” and on the instrument’s PID
algorithm with two degree of freedom.
In order to obtain a good stability of the process variable, in case of
fast processes and with control by digital outputs, the cycle times
4.5 – SINGLE ACTION PID CONTROL (1rEG) “tcr1” and “tcr2” have to have a low value with a very frequent
All the parameters referring to PID control are contained in the group intervention of the control outputs.
]
“ rEG”. In this case it’s recommended to use solid state relays (SSR) to drive
The Single Action PID control can be obtained by programming the actuators.
par."Cont" = Pid and works on the output 1rEG depending on the The Double Action PID control algorithm needs the programming of
active Set Point “SP”, on the functioning mode "Func” and on the the following parameters :
instrument’s PID algorithm with two degree of freedom. "Pb" – Proportional Band
"tcr1" – Cycle time of the output 1rEG
“tcr 2” – Cycle time of the output 2rEG
"Int" – Integral Time
"rS" – Manual Reset (if “Int =0 only)
"dEr" – Derivative Time
“FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control
"Prat" - Power Ratio or relation between power of the element
controlled by output 2rEG and power of the element controlled by
output 1rEG.

4.7 - PID CONTROL FOR MOTORIZED ACTUATORS WITH TIME

POSITIONING (1rEG - 2rEG)
All the parameters concerning the PID control for motorised
actuators are contained in the group “]rEG”.
This type of control is used to control installations that have a
motorised actuator with digital opening and closing controls that
remain at the point they have reached if no command is received
and which are started up when 2 outputs are configured as 1rEG
In order to obtain good stability of the process variable, in the event and 2rEG respectively and the parameter “Cont” = 3 Pt is set.
of fast processes and with control by digital output, the cycle time The opening command for actuation will be supplied by the output
“tcr1” has to have a low value with a very frequent intervention of the configured as 1rEG while the closing command will be supplied by
control output. the output configured as 2rEG.
In this case use of a solid state relay (SSR) is recommended for The PID type control for motorised actuators therefore acts on the
driving the actuator. outputs 1rEG and 2rEG depending on the active Set point “SP” and
The Single Action PID control algorithm foresees the setting of the the result of the PID control algorithm with two degrees of liberty for
following parameters : the instrument.
"Pb" – Proportional Band The control system used does not foresee a retroaction for finding
"tcr1" – Cycle time of the output 1rEG (digital output only) the current position of the actuator.
"Int" – Integral Time If the actuator is not fitted with safety stop contacts that interrupt the
"rS" – Manual Reset (if “Int =0 only) actuator at the end of its run it is necessary to equip the installation
"dEr" – Derivative Time with these contacts (SQo, SQc) as shown in the diagram
“FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control
This last parameter allows the variable overshoots at the start up of
the process or at the changing of the Set Point to be avoided.
Please remember that a low value on this parameter reduces the
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 - "2" – if Autotuning is desired automatically, the next time the
instrument is switched on, on the condition that the process value is
lower (with “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func”
=CooL) than [SP+ |SP/2|], and once the tuning is finished, the par.
“Auto” is automatically swapped to the OFF state
- "3" - if manual Autotuning is desired, by selecting par. “tunE” in
the main menu or by correctly programming key T as “USrb” = tunE.
In this case the Autotuning starts without any control on the process
value condition. It is recommended to use this option, starting the
Autotuning when the process value is as far as possible from the Set
Point because, in order to feature the Autotuning FAST with its best
The PID control algorithm for motorised actuators with time performances , it is preferable to respect this condition.
positioning foresees the setting of the following parameters: - "4" - if it’s desired to activate the autotuning automatically at the
“Pb” - Proportional band end of programmed Soft-Start cycle. The Autotuning will start at the
“Int” - Integral time condition that the process value is lower (with “Func” =HEAt) than
“rS” - manual reset (only if “Int =0) [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than [SP+ |SP/2|].
“dEr” - Derivative time 6) Exit from the parameter programming.
“FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control 7) Connect the instrument to the controlled plant.
“tcor” - time of actuator run. 8) Activate the Autotuning by selecting par. “tunE” in the main menu
This is the time, expressed in seconds that is needed for the (or by correctly programming key T ).
actuator to pass from the “completely open” position to “completely At this point the Autotuning function is activated and is indicated by
closed” position. the flashing led AT/ST.
“SHrI” - Minimum control value. The regulator carries out several operations on the connected plant
It is the value that the control must have reached (in %) before it in order to calculate the most suitable PID parameters.
has an effect on the output. It is needed to prevent the control from If “Auto” = 1 or “Auto” = 2, and if, at the Autotuning start, the
intervening too frequently. condition for the lower process value is not found (with “Func”
“PoSI” - Switch on position. =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than [SP+
This is the position that the actuator must reach when the instrument |SP/2|], the display will show “ErAt” and the instrument will be
is switched on. It can have the following values : swapped to normal control conditions according to the previously
nO = the actuator remains where it is, programmed parameters.
oPEn = the actuator goes to the “completely open” position, To make the error “ErAt” disappear, swap the instrument to the OFF
cLoS = the actuator goes to the “completely closed” position. control (OFF) and then turn it to automatic control (rEG).
If the options "OPEn" or "CloS" are programmed, when it is turned The Autotuning cycle duration has been limited to 12 hours
on the device with activate the output 1rEG (if "oPEn") or 2rEG (if maximum.
"cLoS") for the time set on parameter "tcor" after which control If Autotuning is not completed within 12 hours, the instrument will
begins. show "noAt" on the display.
In the event of an error in measurement, the outputs are activated so In case of probe error, the instrument automatically stops the cycle in
that the valve moves to the position fixed by the parameter “PoSI”. progress.
The values calculated by Autotuning are automatically stored in the
4.8 – AUTOTUNING AND SELFTUNING FUNCTIONS instrument’s memory at the end of the correct PID parameters
All the parameters referring to the AUTOTUNING and SELFTUNING tuning.
functions are contained in the group “]rEG”. Note : The instrument is already programmed in our factory to carry
The AUTOTUNING and SELFTUNING functions permit the out Autotuning at every instrument switch on ("Auto" = 1).
automatic tuning of the PID controller. To activate the SELFTUNING function proceed as follows
The AUTOTUNING function permits the calculation of the PID 1) Program and activate the desired Set Point.
parameters by means of a FAST type tuning cycle and, at the end of 2) Program par. "Cont" =Pid.
this operation, the parameters are stored into the instrument’s 3) Program par. "Func" according to the process to be controlled
memory and remain constant during control. through output 1rEG.
The SELFTUNING function (rule based "TUNE-IN") instead allows 4) Program an output as 2rEG if the instrument controls a dual-
control monitoring and the continuous calculation of the parameters action plant
during control. 5) Program par. "SELF" = yES
Both functions automatically calculate the following parameters : 6) Exit from the parameter programming.
"Pb" – Proportional Band 7) Connect the instrument to the controlled plant.
"tcr1" – Cycle time of the output 1rEG 8) Activate Selftuning selecting par. “tunE” in the main menu (or by
"Int" – Integral Time correctly programming key T).
"dEr" – Derivative Time When the Selftuning function is active, the led AT/ST is permanently
“FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control lit up and all the PID parameters ("Pb", "Int", "dEr", etc.) are no
and, for the Double Action PID control, also : longer visualized.
“tcr 2” – Cycle time of the output 2rEG
"Prat" - Ratio P 2rEG/ P 1rEG To stop the Autotuning cycle or deactivate the Selftuning function
To activate the AUTOTUNING function proceed as follows : select one of the control types : "rEG", "OPLO" or "OFF" from the
1) Program and activate the desired Set Point. menu “SEL”. If the instrument is switched off during Autotuning or
2) Program par. "Cont" =Pid or =3 Pt if the instrument drives a with the Selftuning function activated, these functions will remain
motorized actuator with time positioning. activated the next time it is switched on.
3) Program par. "Func" according to the process to be controlled
through output 1rEG. 4.9 - CONTROL POWER LIMITATION
4) Program an output as 2rEG if the instrument controls a plant with Using this function, it is possible to limit the output control power
double action or a motorized actuator with time positioning. (separately for both control outputs) within a minimum limit and a
5) Program par. "Auto" as: maximum limit .
- "1” - if autotuning is desired automatically, each time the instrument It is only possible to use these limits if the PID control is single or
is switched on, on the condition that the process value is lower (with dual action and it may be useful to overcome some mechanical
“Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than problems of the actuators such as valves that do not open until the
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output has reached at least 20% and/or are already completely
closed when the power has reached 80%.
The PID control of the instrument normally works producing power
between 0 and 100 % in the case of single-action PID and –100 (C)
and 100 (H) % in the case of dual-action PID.
The function is therefore deactivated by setting “ro1.L” =0 “ro2.L” = 0
and “ro1.H” =100, “ro2.H” = 100.
By setting different values the power is lowered to within the limits
set in order to use the actuator’s dynamics to the maximum.
The parameters that can be set for this function, contained in the
“]rEG” block are:
“ro1.L” - minimum power in output from 1rEG (H)
“ro1.H” - maximum power in output from 1rEG (H)
“ro2.L” - minimum power in output from 2rEG (C)
The split range function is deactivated by setting the respective
“ro2.H” - maximum power in output from 2rEG (C)
parameters =0.
The limitation is not active under the “OPLO” manual control mode.

4.10 - LIMITATION OF THE CONTROL POWER VARIATION

SPEED
This function makes it possible to limit the variation speed of the
control power in output (separately for both control outputs).
It is only possible to use this function if the PID control is single or
dual action and can be useful for overcoming some problems with
the actuators that may need a slow progressive variation in power.
The parameters that can be set for this function, contained in the
block “]rEG”, are:
“OPS1” - variation speed of the output power from 1rEG (H)
expressed in [% / sec].
“OPS2” - variation speed of the output power from 2rEG (C)
expressed in [% / sec]. note : In order to simplify the explanation of the example graphs a
The limitation function is deactivated by setting the parameters = InF dual action control that is only proportional (and therefore with “dEr”
and if “OPLO” is not active in manual control mode. and “Int” = OFF) with “Prat” = 1.0 and “rS” = 0.0 was considered.

4.11 - SPLIT RANGE FUNCTION 4.12 - REACHING OF THE SET POINT AT CONTROLLED SPEED
The use of this function is only possible if the PID control is dual AND AUTOMATIC SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO SET POINTS
function and can be used to delay or bring forward the intervention of (RISE RAMP, FALL RAMP AND DWELL TIME)
the actuators commanded by the instrument. All the parameters referring to the ramps functioning are contained in
]
Using this function it is therefore possible to optimise the intervention the group “ rEG”.
of the two actuators in such a way that their actions do not overlap or It is possible to reach the set point in a predetermined time (in any
so that they overlap so that they obtain the mix of the two actions of case longer than the time the plant would naturally need). This could
the actuators. be useful in those processes (heating or chemical treatments, etc.)
Basically, this means setting two power offsets (one for direct action where the set point has to be reached gradually, in a predetermined
and one for reverse action) that set the beginning of the intervention time.
of the actuator commanded by the output. Once the instrument has reached the first Set Point (SP1) it is
The parameters that can be set for this function contained in the possible to have automatic switching to the second Set Point (SP2)
block “]rEG”, are: after a set time, thus obtaining a simple automatic thermic cycle.
“thr1” : Power threshold at which output 1rEG begins to operate. These functions are available for all the programmable controls (PID
“thr2” : Power threshold at which output 2rEG begins to operate. single and double action, ON/OFF and Neutral Zone ON/OFF).
Basically, if one wishes to bring forward the reverse action (1rEG) The function is determined by the following parameters :
and delay the direct action (2rEG) it is necessary to set positive "SLor" - Gradient of rise ramp (Process value < Set point)
values on parameter “thr1” and negative values on parameter “thr2”. expressed in unit/minute
In this way, the area within which the two outputs are not activated at "SLoF" - Gradient of fall ramp (Process value > Set point)
the same time is increased. expressed in unit/minute.
"dur.t" – Dwell time of Set Point SP1 before automatic switching to
Set Point 2 SP2 (expressed in hrs. and min.).
The functions are deactivated when the relative parameters are =
InF.
When the Set Point value is changed or at switch on, the instrument
automatically determines which of the two values “SLor” or “SLoF” it
has to use.
Note: In case of PID control, if Autotuning is desired whilst the ramp
function is active, this will not be carried out until the tuning cycle has
been completed.
It is therefore recommended that Autotuning be started avoiding
activating the ramp function and, once the tuning is finished,
deactivate Autotuning (“Auto” = OFF), program the desired ramps
and, if it automatic tuning is desired, enable the Selftuningfunction.
Vice versa if one wishes to extend the reverse action (1rEG) and
bring forward the direct action (2rEG) it is necessary to set negative
values on parameter “thr1” and positive values on parameter “thr2”.
In this way, the area within which the two outputs are activated at the
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 Note: In the following examples the alarm’s number is generally
indicated as n
]
Access the group “ ALn”, relating to the alarm to be set and
program which output the alarm signal must be sent to on par.
“OALn”.
The alarm functioning is instead defined by parameters :
"ALnt " – ALARM TYPE
"Abn" – ALARM CONFIGURATION
“ALn” – ALARM THRESHOLD
“ALnL” – LOW ALARM THRESHOLD (for band alarm) OR
MINIMUM SET OF ALn ALARM THRESHOLD (for low or high
alarm)
“ALnH” - HIGH ALARM THRESHOLD (for band alarm) OR
MAXIMUM SET OF ALn ALARM THRESHOLD (for low or high
alarm)
“HALn” - ALARM HYSTERESIS
Examples with starts from values lower than SP and with decreasing “ALnd” – ALARM ACTIVATION DELAY (in sec.)
of SP. "ALni" – ALARM BEHAVIOUR IN THE EVENT OF
MEASUREMENT ERROR
4.13 - SOFT-START FUNCTION
All the parameters referring to the Soft -Start functioning are "ALnt" – ALARM TYPE : the alarm output can behave in six
contained in the group “]rEG”. different ways.
The Soft-Start function only works through PID control and allows LoAb = ABSOLUTE LOW ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
the limitation of control power when the instrument is switched on, for process value goes below the alarm threshold set on parameter
a programmable period of time. "ALn”. With this mode is possible to program the minimum and the
This is useful when the actuator, driven by the instrument, may be maximum set of “ALn” by “ALnL” and “ALnH” parameters.
damaged excess power supplied when the application is not yet in
the normal rating. (ex. for certain heating elements).
The function depends on the following parameters :
“St.P” – Soft-Start power
“Sst” – Soft-Start time (expressed in hh.mm)
The possible function modes are the following : HiAb = ABSOLUTE HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
1) If both parameters are programmed with values other than OFF, process value goes higher than the alarm threshold set on
when switched on the instrument gives an output power as parameter "ALn". With this mode is possible to program the
programmed on par. “St.P” for the time programmed on par. “SSt”. minimum and the maximum set of “ALn” by “ALnL” and “ALnH”
Practically, the instrument works in manual condition and switches to parameters.
automatic control at the elapsing of time “SSt”.
It is advisable not to program a power “St.P” that is too high as the
function is not deactivated when the automatic control power is
found to be lower than the programmed one.
2) If par. “St.P” = OFF and a value is set on par. “SSt” , at the switch
on, the power calculated by the PID controller is divided by the time LHAb = ABSOLUTE BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
“SSt”, in order to calculate a ramp. The output power starts from 0 process value goes under the alarm threshold set on parameter
and is progressively increased, depending on the calculated ramp, "ALnL" or goes higher than the alarm threshold set on parameter
until the “SSt” time is reached or until the power overcomes the "ALnH".
power calculated by the PID controller.
To disable the Soft-Start function simply program par. “Sst” = OFF
Whenever, a measurement errors occurs during the Soft-Start
execution, the function is interrupted and the instrument gives an
output power as programmed on par. “OPE”.
LodE = DEVIATION LOW ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
If the measurement is restored, the Soft-Start is still deactivated.
process value goes below the value [SP + ALn]. With this mode is
If it’s desired to activate the Autotuning with Soft-Start set par.
possible to program the minimum and the maximum set of “ALn” by
“Auto”=4.
“ALnL” and “ALnH” parameters.
The Autotuning will start automatically at the end of programmed
Soft-Start cycle at the condition that the process value is lower (with
“Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than
[SP+ |SP/2|].

4.14 – ALARM FUNCTION (AL1, AL2, AL3)

HidE = DEVIATION HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
process value goes above the value [SP + ALn]. With this mode is
4.14.1 – ALARM OUTPUT CONFIGURATION possible to program the minimum and the maximum set of “ALn” by
The alarms depend on the process value (AL1, AL2, AL3) and “ALnL” and “ALnH” parameters.
before setting them to work, it is necessary to know which output the
alarm has to correspond to.
First of all it is necessary to configure in the groups of parameters
“]O ”, the parameters relative to the outputs required as alarm
(“O1F” , “O2F” ,“O3F” ,“O4F”), programming the parameter relating
to the desired output as follows : LHdE = DEVIATION BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
= ALno if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is active, process value goes below the value [SP + ALnL] or goes above than
while it is OFF when the alarm is not active the value [SP + ALnH]
= ALnc if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not
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 In the event of low alarm, the alarm will be activated when the
process value goes below the alarm threshold value and will be
deactivated when it goes above the alarm threshold + "HALn" ; in
case of high alarm, the alarm will be activated when the process
value goes above the alarm threshold value and will be deactivated
when it goes below the alarm threshold - "HALn".
"Abn" - ALARM CONFIGURATION: This parameter can assume a
value between 0 and 15.
The number to be set, which will correspond to the function desired,
is obtained by adding the values reported in the following
descriptions :
ALARM BEHAVIOUR AT SWITCH ON: the alarm output may
behave in two different ways, depending on the value added to par.
“Abn”.
+0 = NORMAL BEHAVIOUR: The alarm is always activated when
there are alarm conditions.
+1 = ALARM NOT ACTIVATED AT SWITCH ON: If, when switched For the band alarms, the example of the low alarm is applicable to
on, the instrument is in alarm condition, the alarm is not activated. It the low threshold ("ALnL") while the example of the high alarm is
will be activated only when the process value is in non-alarm applicable to the high threshold ("ALnH").
conditions and then back in alarm conditions.
4.15 - HEATER BREAK ALARM FUNCTION (HB)
All the parameters referring to the Heater Break alarm function are
contained in the group “]Hb”.
The Heater Break alarm function (Breakage of the heating element)
is only available when the instrument is equipped with the input
(TAHB) to measure the current and if use a digital output to control
the load.
This input accepts signals coming from current transformers (TA)
with max. output 50 mA.
The first operation to be carried out in order to obtain a correct
current measurement, is to set the current that the instrument has to
ALARM DELAY: the alarm output may behave in two different ways measure at the end of scale of the input TA (50 mA) on par. “IFS”.
depending on the value added to par. “Abn”. It is necessary to establish to which output the alarm has to
+0 = ALARM NOT DELAYED: The alarm is immediately activated correspond.
when the alarm condition occurs. To do this it is necessary to set the parameter relative to the output
+2 = ALARM DELAYED: When the alarm condition occurs, delay to be used (“O1F” , “O2F” ,“O3F” ,“O4F”) in the groups “]O ”,
counting begins, as programmed on par. “ALnd” (expressed in sec.) programming the parameter as :
and the alarm will be activated only after the elapsing of that time. = ALno if the alarm output has to be active when the alarm is active
ALARM LATCH: : the alarm output may behave in two different while it is deactivated when the alarm is not active.
ways depending on the value added to par. “Abn”. = ALnc if the alarm output has to be active when the alarm is not
+ 0 = ALARM NOT LATCHED: The alarm remains active in alarm active while it is deactivated when the alarm is active.
conditions only. ]
Enter group “ Hb” and program which output the alarm signal has to
+ 4 = ALARM LATCHED: The alarm is active in alarm conditions and address on parameter “OHb.
remains active even when these conditions no longer exist, until the The functioning mode of the alarm is instead defined on par. “HbF”
correctly programmed key T, (“USrb”=Aac) has been pushed. which can be set in the following way :
= 1 : The alarm is active when, with output 1rEG active, the current
measured by the input TAHB is lower than the value programmed on
par. "IHbL" .
= 2 : The alarm is active when, with output 1rEG not active, the
current measured by the input TAHB is higher than the value
programmed on par. "IHbH" .
= 3 : The alarm is active when, with output 1rEG active, the current
measured by the input TAHB is lower than the value programmed on
par. "IHbL" or with output 1rEG not active, the current measured by
the input TAHB is higher than the value programmed on par.
"IHbH".
ALARM AKNOWLEDGEMENT: : the alarm output may behave in
= 4 : The alarm is active when the current measured by the input
two different ways depending on the value added to par. “Abn”.
TAHB is lower than the value programmed on par. "IHbL" or the
+ 0 = ALARM NOT AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm always remains
measured current is higher than the value programmed on par.
active in alarm conditions.
"IHbH", independently by the state of the output 1rEG.
+ 8 = ALARM AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm is active in alarm
On par. “IHbL” the value of the current normally absorbed by the
conditions and can be deactivated by key T if properly programmed
load when output 1rEG is active has to be set, while on par. “IHbH”
(“USrb”=ASi), and also if alarm conditions still exist.
the current normally absorbed by the load when output 1rEG is not
active.
"ALni" - ALARM ACTIVATION IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT
The programming of these parameters has to be carried out while
ERROR: This allows one to establish how the alarm have behave in
also considering the fluctuations of the net voltage to avoid
the event of a measurement error (yES=alarm active; no=alarm
undesired alarms.
deactivated).
With regards to the hysteresis of the HB alarm, this is automatically
calculated by the instrument as 1% of the programmed thresholds.
4.14.2 - ALARMS HYSTERESIS During functioning it is possible to visualize the current measured by
The alarm function depend s on alarm hysteresis (par. "HALn"), the input TAHB when output 1rEG is activated, by pushing the
which works in asymmetric way. “DOWN” key and the current measured when output 1rEG is
deactivated, by pushing the “DOWN” and “T” keys at the same time.

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To exclude the Heater Break alarm it is enough to set “OHb” = OFF. The parameter can be programmed as:
Note : The HB current measurement is valid if the output 1rEG is = noF : the input does not carry out any function
activated (or deactivated) for 264 ms. at least. = AaC : By closing the contact connected to the digital input, it is
This means that, if the cycle time (“tcr1”) is = 1 sec, the HB alarm is possible to reset a memorised alarm (see par. 4.14.1)
able to intervene only when the output power is higher than 26,4%. = ASi: By closing the contact connected to the digital input, it is
possible to silence an active alarm (see par. 4.14.1)
= HoLd: By closing the contact connected to the digital input the
measurement taken at that moment is blocked (N.B.: not the reading
on the display, therefore the indication may stabilise itself with a
delay that is proportional to the measuring filter). With the hold
function turned on, the instrument carries out control according to the
memorised measurement. By opening the contact, the instrument
starts normal measurement acquisition once more.
= OFF : When the instrument is in “rEG” status, by closing the
contact connected to the digital input, the instrument is placed in
OFF status. By reopening the contact, the instrument returns to the
4.16 - LOOP BREAK ALARM FUNCTION automatic control status “rEG”.
All the parameters referring to the Loop Break alarm function are = CHSP : by closing and reopening the contact connected to the
]
contained in the group “ LbA”. digital input, it is possible to select one of the 4 memorised set points
The Loop Break alarm is available on all the instruments, which in rotation.
intervenes when, for any reason (short-circuit of a thermocouple, = SP1.2 : By closing the contact connected to the digital input, the
thermocouple inversion, load interruption), the loop control is set point SP2 is selected as being active while opening the contact
interrupted. selects the set point SP1 as active. The function can only be
First of all, it is necessary to establish to which output the alarm has activated using “nSP” = 2 , also, when it is activated, it disables the
to correspond. selection of the active set by the parameter “SPAt” and by the key T.
To do this it is necessary to set the parameter relative to the output = HE.Co : by closing the contact connected to the digital input it is
to be used (“O1F” , “O2F” ,“O3F” ,“O4F”) in the groups “]O ”, possible to select as active the set point SP2 in “CooL” mode.
programming the parameter as : Reopening the contact is select as active the set point SP1 in “HEAt”
= ALno if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is active mode. This function is possible only when “nSP” = 2.
while it is OFF when the alarm is not active.
= ALnc if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not active 4.19 - RS 485 SERIAL INTERFACE
while it is OFF when the alarm is active. The instrument can be equipped with a RS 485 serial communication
Enter group “]LbA” and program which output the alarm signal has interface, by means of which it is possible to connect the regulator
to be addressed to on par. “OLbA”. with a net to which other instruments (regulators of PLC) are
The Loop Break alarm is activated if the output power remains at the connected, all depending typically on a personal computer used as
100% of the value for the time programmed on par. "LbAt" plant supervisor. Using a personal computer it is possible to acquire
(expressed in sec.). all the function information and to program all the instrument’s
To avoid false alarms, the value of this parameter has to be set configuration parameters. The software protocol adopted for TH-TD
considering the time the plant takes to reach the Set point when the is a MODBUS RTU type, widely used in several PLC and
measured value is a long distance from it (for example at the plant supervision programs available on the market (TH-TD protocol
start-up). manual is available on request).
On alarm intervention, the instrument visualizes the message “LbA” The interface circuit allows the connection of up to 32 instruments on
and behaves as in the case of a measurement error giving a power the same line.
output as programmed on par. “OPE” (programmable in the group To maintain the line in rest conditions a 120 Ohm resistance (Rt)
“]InP”). must be connected to the end of the line.
To restore normal functioning after the alarm, select the control The instrument is equipped with two terminals called A and B which
mode “OFF” and then re-program the automatic control (“rEG”) after have to be connected with all the namesake terminals of the net. For
checking the correct functioning of probe and drive. the wiring operation they must be interlaced with a double cable
To exclude the Loop Break alarm, set “OLbA” = OFF. (telephonic type) and all the GND terminals must be connected to
the ground. Nevertheless, particularly when the net results very long
4.17 - FUNCTIONING OF KEY T or noised and being present potential differences between the GND
The function of key T can be set through par. “USrb” contained in terminals, it is advisable to adopt a screened cable wired as in the
the group ““]PAn”. drawing.
The parameter can be programmed as :
= noF : no function
= tunE : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to
activate/deactivate Autotuning or Self-tuning
= OPLO : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap
from automatic control (rEG) to manual one (OPLO) and vice versa.
= Aac : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to
acknowledge the alarm. (see par. 4.14.1)
= ASi : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to
acknowledge an active alarm (see par. 4.14.1)
= CHSP : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to select If the instrument is equipped with a serial interface, the parameters
one of the 4 pre-programmed Set Points on rotation. to be programmed are the following, all present in the parameters
= OFF : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap group “]SEr” :
from automatic control (rEG) to OFF control (OFF) and vice versa.
"Add" : Address of the station. Set a different number for each
station, from 1 to 255.
4.18 – DIGITAL INPUT
"baud" : Transmission speed (baud-rate), programmable from 1200
The instrument can also be equipped (in alternative to OUT4) with a
to 38400 baud. All the stations have to have the same transmission
digital input whose function can be set by the parameter "diF" speed.
]
contained in the group “ InP”.

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"PACS" : Programming access. If programmed as "LoCL" this
means that the instrument is only programmable from the keyboard,
if programmed as "LorE" it is programmable both from the keyboards
and serial line. 5 - PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS
If an attempt is made to enter the programming from the keyboard
whilst a communication through the serial port is in progress the Here following are described all the parameters available on the
instrument will visualise "buSy" to indicate the busy state. instrument. Some of them could be not present or because they are
depending on the type of instrument or because they are
4.20 - PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION BY “THT-KEY” automatically disabled as unnecessary.
The instrument is equipped with a connector that allows the transfer
from and toward the instrument of the functioning parameters 5.1 - PARAMETERS TABLE
through the device DATASENSOR THT-KEY with 3 poles
connector. Group “SP” (parameters relative to the Set Point)
This device it’s mainly useable for the serial programming of the Par. Description Range Def. Note
instruments which need to have the same parameters configuration 1 nSP Number of 1÷4 1
or to keep a copy of the programming of an instrument and allow its programmable Set point
rapid retransmission. 2 SPAt Active Set point 1 ÷ nSP 1
To use the device THT-KEY it’s necessary that both device and
3 SP1 Set Point 1 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0
instrument are being supplied.
4 SP2 Set Point 2 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0
5 SP3 Set Point 3 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0
6 SP4 Set Point 4 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0
7 SPLL Low Set Point -1999 ÷ SPHL -1999
8 SPHL High Set Point SPLL ÷ 9999 9999
Group “InP” (parameters relative to the measure input)
Par. Description Range Def. Note
9 HCF Input type tc / rtd / I / tc
G UoLt / SEr
10 SEnS Probe type tc : J
J/ CrAL/ S/ b/
E/ L/ n/ r/ t/ C/
Ir.J / Ir.CA
P.A.: For the instruments equipped with RS485 serial rtd :
communication, it’s indispensable that the parameter “PACS” is Pt1 / Ptc / ntc
programmed = LorE. I:
0.20 / 4.20
To transfer the configuration of an instrument into the device UoLt :
(UPLOAD) it is necessary to proceed in the following way: 0.50 / 0.60 /
1) position both dip switch of THT-KEY in the OFF mode. 12.60 / 0.5 /
2) connect the device to the instrument TH-TD plugging the special 1.5 / 0.10 /
connector. 2.10
3) verify that the instrument and the device are supplied 11 rEFL Reflection coefficient for 0.10 ÷ 1.00 1.00
4) observe the indication led on the device THT-KEY: if it results IRS sensors
green this means that a configuration is already loaded on the device 12 SSC Low scale limit in case -1999 ÷ FSC 0
while if it results green blinking or red blinking this means that it has of input with V / I
not been loaded any valid configuration on the device . signals
5) press the button placed on the device. 13 FSC High scale limit in case SSC ÷ 9999 0
6) observe the indication led : after having pressed the button, the of input with V / I
led becomes red and therefore, at the end of the data transfer, it signals
becomes green. 14 dP Number of decimal tc/rtd : 0
7) now it is possible to disconnect the device. figures 0/1
UoLt / I / SEr:
To transfer the configuration loaded on the device onto an 0÷3
instrument of the same family (DOWNLOAD), it is necessary to 15 Unit Temperature unit of tc/rtd : °C
proceed in the following way: measurement °C / °F
1) position both dip switch of THT-KEY in the ON mode. 16 FiL Input digital filter 0FF÷ 20.0 0.2
2) connect the device to an instrument TH-TD having the same sec.
features of the one from which has been downloaded the desired 17 OFSt Measuring Offset -1999 ÷ 9999 0
configuration, plugging the special connector. 18 rot Rotation of the 0.000 ÷ 2.000 1.000
3) verify that the instrument and the device are supplied measuring straight line
4) observe the indication led on the device THT-KEY: it has to result 19 InE “OPE” functioning in Our / Or / Ur OUr
green, because if the led results green blinking or red blinking, this case of measuring error
means that on the device it has not been downloaded any valid
20 OPE Output power in case of -100 ÷ 100 0
configuration and therefore it’s useless to continue.
measuring error %
5) if the les results green, press the button placed on the device.
21 dIF Digital input function noF / AaC / noF
6) observe the indication led : after having pressed the button, the
ASi / HoLd /
led becomes red and therefore, at the end of the data transfer, it
OFF / CHSP /
becomes green.
SP1.2 /HE.Co
7) now it is possible to disconnect the device.
Group “O1” (parameters relative to output 1)
For additional info, please have a look at the THT-KEY instruction Par. Description Range Def. Note
manual.

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22 O1F Functioning of output 1 1.rEG / 2.rEG 1.rEG 44 AL2t Alarm AL2 type LoAb / HiAb LoAb
if digital type ALno / ALnc LHAb / LodE
OFF HidE / LHdE
23 Aor1 Beginning of output 1 0 / no_0 0 45 Ab2 Alarm AL2 functioning 0 ÷ 15 0
scale if analogical type 46 AL2 Alarm AL2 threshold AL2L÷ AL2H 0
24 Ao1F Functioning of output 1 1.rEG / 2.rEG 1.rEG 47 AL2L Low threshold band -1999 ÷ AL2H -1999
if analogue type r.inP / r.Err alarm AL2 or Minimum
r.SP / r.SEr set alarm AL2 for high
OFF or low alarm
25 Ao1L Minimum reference for -1999 ÷ Ao1H 0 48 AL2H High threshold band AL2L ÷ 9999 9999
analogical output 1 for alarm AL2 or Maximum
signal retransmission set alarm AL2 for high
26 Ao1H Maximum reference for Ao1L ÷ 9999 0 or low alarm
analogical output 1 for 49 HAL2 Alarm AL2 hysteresis OFF ÷ 9999 1
signal retransmission 50 AL2d Activation delay of OFF ÷ 9999 OFF
Group “O2” (parameters relative to output 2) alarm AL2 sec.
Par. Description Range Def. Note 51 AL2i Alarm AL2 activation in no / yES no
27 O2F Functioning of output 2 1.rEG / 2.rEG OFF case of measuring error
if digital type ALno / ALnc Group “AL3” (parameters relative to alarm AL3)
OFF Par. Description Range Def. Note
28 Aor2 Beginning of output 2 0 / no_0 0 52 OAL3 Output where alarm Out1 / Out2 OFF
scale if analogical type AL3 is addressed Out3 / Out4
29 Ao2F Functioning of output 2 1.rEG / 2.rEG OFF OFF
if analogue type r.inP / r.Err 53 AL3t Alarm AL3 type LoAb / HiAb LoAb
r.SP / r.SEr LHAb / LodE
OFF HidE / LHdE
30 Ao2L Minimum reference for -1999 ÷ Ao2H 0 54 Ab3 Alarm AL3 functioning 0 ÷ 15 0
analogical output 2 for 55 AL3 Alarm AL3 threshold AL3L÷ AL3H 0
signal retransmission
56 AL3L Low threshold band -1999 ÷ AL3H -1999
31 Ao2H Maximum reference for Ao2L ÷ 9999 0 alarm AL3 or Minimum
analogical output 2 for set alarm AL3 for high
signal retransmission or low alarm
Group “O3” (parameters relative to output 3) 57 AL3H High threshold band AL3L ÷ 9999 9999
Par. Description Range Def. Note alarm AL3 or Maximum
32 O3F Functioning of output 3 1.rEG / 2.rEG OFF set alarm AL3 for high
ALno / ALnc or low alarm
OFF 58 HAL3 Alarm AL3 hysteresis OFF ÷ 9999 1
Group “O4” (parameters relative to output 4) 59 AL3d Activation delay of OFF ÷ 9999 OFF
Par. Description Range Def. Note alarm AL3 sec.
33 O4F Functioning of output 4 1.rEG / 2.rEG OFF 60 AL3i Alarm AL3 activation in no / yES no
ALno / ALnc case of measuring error
OFF Group “LbA” (parameters relative to Loop Break Alarm)
Group “AL1” (parameters relative to alarm AL1) Par. Description Range Def. Note
Par. Description Range Def. Note 61 OLbA Output where alarm Out1 / Out2 OFF
34 OAL1 Output where alarm Out1 / Out2 Out2 LbA is addressed Out3 / Out4
AL1 is addressed Out3 / Out4 OFF
OFF 62 LbAt Time necessary to OFF ÷ 9999 OFF
35 AL1t Alarm AL1 type LoAb / HiAb LoAb activate alarm LbA sec.
LHAb / LodE Group “Hb” (parameters relative to Heater Break Alarm)
HidE / LHdE Par. Description Range Def. Note
36 Ab1 Alarm AL1 functioning 0 ÷ 15 0 63 OHb Output where alarm HB Out1 / Out2 OFF
37 AL1 Alarm AL1 threshold AL1L÷ AL1H 0 is addressed Out3 / Out4
38 AL1L Low threshold band -1999 ÷ AL1H -1999 OFF
alarm AL1 or Minimum 64 IFS High scale limit for input 0.0 ÷ 100.0 100.0
set alarm AL1 for high TA HB
or low alarm 65 HbF Alarm HB function 1/2/3/4 1
39 AL1H High threshold band AL1L ÷ 9999 9999 66 IHbL Low alarm HB threshold 0.0 ÷ IFS 0.0
alarm AL1 or Maximum (with Out 1rEG ON)
set alarm AL1 for high 67 IHbH High alarm HB IHbL ÷ IFS 100.0
or low alarm threshold (with Out
40 HAL1 Alarm AL1 hysteresis OFF ÷ 9999 1 1rEG OFF)
41 AL1d Activation delay of OFF ÷ 9999 OFF Group “rEG” (parameters relative to control)
alarm AL1 sec. Par. Description Range Def. Note
42 AL1i Alarm AL1 activation in no / yES no 68 Cont Control type Pid / On.FA Pid
case of measuring error On.FS / nr
Group “AL2” (parameters relative to alarm AL2) 3 Pt
Par. Description Range Def. Note 69 Func Functioning mode HEAt / CooL HEAt
43 OAL2 Output where alarm Out1 / Out2 OFF output 1rEg
AL2 is addressed Out3 / Out4 70 HSEt Hysteresis of ON/OFF 0 ÷ 9999 1
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 71 Auto Autotuning Fast enable OFF / 1 Par. Description Range Def. Note
1/2/3/4 100 Add Station address in case 0 … 255 1
72 SELF Selftuning enable no / yES no of serial communication
73 Pb Proportional band 0 ÷ 9999 50 101 baud Transmission speed 1200 / 2400 / 9600
74 Int Integral time OFF ÷ 9999 200 (Baud rate) 9600 / 19.2 /
sec. 38.4
75 dEr Derivative time OFF÷ 9999 50 102 PACS Access at the LoCL / LorE LorE
sec. programming through
76 FuOc Fuzzy overshoot control 0.00 ÷ 2.00 0,5 serial port
77 tcr1 Cycle time of output 0.1 ÷ 130.0 20,0
1rEg sec. 5.2 - PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION
78 Prat Power ratio 2rEg / 1rEg 0.01 ÷ 99.99 1.00 ]
79 tcr2 Cycle time of 2rEg 0.1 ÷ 130.0 10.0 GROUP “ SP” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE SET POINT):
sec. These allow the setting of the control Sets and the Sets
80 rS Manual reset -100.0÷100.0 0.0 function modes.
% nSP – NUMBER OF PROGRAMMABLE SET POINTS: This allows
81 tcor Time for motorised 4 ÷ 1000 sec. 4 definition of the number of Set Points which will be programmed and
actuator run stored (from 1 to 4).
82 SHrI Minimum value for 0.0 ÷ 10.0 % 0.0 SPAt – ACTIVE SET POINT : If more than one Set Point is stored,
motorised actuator this allows selection of the active Set Point.
control SP1 - SET POINT 1: Value of the Set Point n. 1
83 PoSI Switch on position for no / no SP2 - SET POINT 2: Value of the Set Point n. 2 (it appears if “nSP”
motorised actuator cLoS / oPEn >2 only)
SP3 - SET POINT 3: Value of the Set Point n. 3 (it appears if “nSP”
84 SLor Gradient of rise ramp 0.00 ÷ 99.99 InF
>3 only)
/ InF
unit/min. SP4 - SET POINT 4: Value of the Set Point n. 4 (it appears if “nSP”
=4 only)
85 dur.t Duration time 0.00 ÷ 99.59 InF
SPLL – LOW SET POINT: Lower value programmable as Set Point
/ InF
hrs.-min. SPHL – HIGH SET POINT : Higher value programmable as Set
Point
86 SLoF Gradient of fall ramp 0.00 ÷ 99.99 InF
/ InF ]
GROUP “ InP” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE INPUTS):
unit / min.
These permit the definition of visualization modes of the
87 ro1.L Minimum power in 0 ÷ ro1.H 0
variable measured by the probe.
output from 1rEG %
HCFG – INPUT TYPE : This permits selection of the input type :
88 ro1.H Maximum power from ro1.L ÷ 100 100
thermocouples (tc), thermo-resistances or thermistors (rtd),
output from 1rEG %
normalized signals in current (I), in voltage (UoLt) or a measurement
89 ro2.L Minimum power in 0 ÷ ro2.H 0 coming from the serial line (SEr).
output from 2rEG %
SEnS – PROBE TYPE: Depending on what is programmed on par.
90 ro2.H Maximum power from ro2.L ÷ 100 100 “HCFG” this permits the type of probe to be selected :
output from 2rEG % - for thermocouples (“HCFG”=tc): J (J), K (CrAL), S (S), B (b), C (C),
91 OPS1 Power variation speed 1 ÷ 50 / InF InF E (E), L (L), N (n), R (r), T (t), or for infrared sensors IRS series
in output from 1rEG % / sec. range A with linearization J (Ir.J) or K (Ir.CA)
92 OPS2 Power variation speed 1 ÷ 50 / InF InF - thermoresistances/thermistors (“HCFG”=rtd): Pt100 IEC (Pt1) or
in output from 2rEG % / sec. thermistors PTC KTY81-121 (Ptc) or NTC 103AT-2 (ntc)
93 thr1 Split Range Power -100 ÷ 100 % 0 - normalized signals in current (“HCFG”=I): 0..20 mA (0.20) or 4..20
threshold of output mA (4.20)
1rEG - normalized signals in voltage (“HCFG”=UoLt): 0..50 mV (0.50),
94 thr2 Split Range Power -100 ÷ 100 % 0 0..60 mV (0.60), 12..60 mV (12.60), 0..5 V (0.5), 1..5 V (1.5), 0..10 V
threshold of output (0.10) or 2..10 V (2.10).
2rEG rEFL - REFLECTION COEFFICIENT FOR IRS SENSORS: this can
95 St.P Soft-Start power OFF / OFF be used only when “SEnS” = Ir.J or Ir.CA and allows any measuring
-100 ÷ 100 % errors caused by the environment’s lighting and the reflexivity of the
96 SSt Soft-Start time OFF / OFF material to be corrected. Set this parameter to a high value when the
0.1÷7.59 material to be measured is particularly light/reflective and reduce it
/ InF when the surface is especially dark/non-reflective , keeping in mind
hrs.-min. however that for most materials, the recommended value is
Group “PAn” (parameters relative to the user interface) between 1.00 and 0.80.
Par. Description Range Def. Note SSC – LOW SCALE LIMIT IN EVENT OF INPUT WITH V/I
97 USrb Functioning of key T noF / tunE / noF SIGNALS : This is the value the instrument has to visualise when
OPLO / Aac / the minimum value that can be measured on the scale (0/4 mA, 0/12
ASi / CHSP / mV, 0/1 V or 0/2 V) is present at the output.
OFF FSC – HIGH SCALE LIMIT IN EVENT OF INPUT WITH V/I
98 diSP Variable visualized on OFF / Pou / SP.F SIGNALS : This is the value the instrument has to visualise when
the SV display SP.F / SP.o / the maximum value that can be measured on the scale (20 mA, 50
AL1 / AL2 / mV, 60 mV, 5 V or 10 V) is present at the input.
AL3 dP – NUMBER OF DECIMAL FIGURES: This allows determination
99 Edit Fast programming of SE / AE / SAE of the measuring resolution as 1 (0), 0.1 (1), 0.01 (2), 0.001 (3). In
active Set Point and SAE / SAnE the case of temperature probes the allowed resolutions are 1° (0)
alarms and 0.1° (1).
Unit – MEASUREMENT TEMPERTURE UNIT : When the
Group “SEr” (parameters relative to the serial communication)
temperature is measured by temperature probes, this parameter

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permits definition if the visualisation is expressed as degree Aor1 - BEGINNING OF OUTPUT SCALE 1 ANALOGICAL TYPE:
Centigrade (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). This allows the beginning of the analogical output OUT1 to be set.
Filt – INPUT DIGITAL FILTER : This permits programming of the This parameter will therefore be set with: "0" if one intends to use the
constant of time of the software filter referring to the measured input beginning of the scale as being equal to 0 (0 mA, or 0 V) or "no_0" if
value (in sec.) in order to reduce noise sensitivity (increasing the one intends to use the beginning of the scale as being other than 0
time of reading). (4 mA, or 2 V).
OFSt – MEASURING OFFSET: Positive or negative Offset which is Ao1F - ANALOGICAL OUTPUT OUT1 FUNCTION: This determines
added to the value measured by the probe. the function of the OUT 1 output as: control output 1 (1.rEG), control
rot – ROTATION OF THE MEASURING STRAIGHT LINE: In this output 2 (2.rEG), measurement retransmission output (r.inP), error
way the offset programmed on par. “OFSt” is not constant for all retransmission output [SP-PV] (r.Err), Active Set Point
measurements. By programming “rot”=1.000, the value “OFSt” is retransmission output (r.SP), output guided by the instrument’s serial
simply added to the value read by the probe before visualisation and communications line (rSEr), output not used (OFF).
it remains constant for all the measurements. If instead one does not Ao1L - MINIMUM REFERENCE FOR ANALOGICAL OUTPUT OUT
want the programmed offset to be constant for all the 1 FOR SIGNAL RETRANSMISSION: in the event that the analogical
measurements, it is possible to carry out calibration on two desired output function is configured for the retransmission of the signal, set
values. this parameter with the value to which the instrument must supply
In this case, to define the values to be programmed on par. “OFSt” the minimum value in output (0/4 mA or 0/2 V)
and “rot”, it is necessary to enforce the following formulae : Ao1H - MAXIMUM REFERENCE FOR ANALOGICAL OUTPUT
“rot” = (D2-D1) / (M2-M1) “OFSt” = D2 - (“rot” x M2) OUT 1 FOR SIGNAL RETRANSMISSION: in the event that the
where: M1 =measured value 1; D1 = visualisation value when the analogical output function is configured for the retransmission of the
instrument measures M1 signal, set this parameter with the value to which the instrument
M2 =measured value. 2; D2 = visualisation value when the must supply the maximum value in output (20 mA or 10 V).
instrument measures M2
It then follows that the instrument will visualise : DV = MV x “rot” + GROUP “ ] O2” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO OUTPUT OUT2):
“OFSt” They permit to program the output OUT2 functioning.
where: DV = visualised value; MV= measured value O2F - FUNCTIONING OF OUTPUT OUT 2 DIGITAL TYPE: Equal to
InE – “OPE” FUNCTIONING IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT “O1F” but referred to output OUT2.
ERROR: This defines the error conditions of the input allowing the Aor2 - BEGINNING OF ANALOGICAL OUTPUT SCALE OUT 2 :
instrument to give the power programmed on par. “OPE” as output. Equal to “Aor1” but referred to output OUT2.
The possibilities are : Ao2F - ANALOGICAL OUTPUT OUT2 FUNCTION: Equal to “Ao1F”
= Or : the condition occurs in case of over-range or probe breakage but referred to output OUT2.
= Ur : the condition occurs in case of under-range or probe breakage Ao2L - MINIMUM REFERENCE FOR ANALOGICAL OUTPUT OUT
= Our : the condition occurs in case of over-range or under-range or 2 FOR SIGNAL RETRANSMISSION: Equal to “Ao1L” but referred to
probe breakage output OUT2.
OPE – OUTPUT POWER IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT ERROR: Ao2H - MAXIMUM REFERENCE FOR ANALOGICAL OUTPUT
This permits setting of the power that the instrument has to give as OUT 2 FOR SIGNAL RETRANSMISSION: Equal to “Ao1H” but
output in case of measurement error. For the ON/OFF regulators referred to output OUT2.
the power is calculated considering a cycle time equal to 20 sec.
dIF - DIGITAL INPUT FUNCTION: this allows the digital input ]
GROUP “ O3” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO OUTPUT OUT3):
function to be defined as: They permit to program the output OUT3 functioning.
= noF : the input does not carry out any function O3F – FUNCTIONING OF OUTPUT OUT 3 DIGITAL TYPE: Equal
= Aac : By closing the contact connected to the digital input it is to “O1F” but referred to OUT3.
possible to reset a memorised alarm
= ASi :By closing the contact connected to the digital input it is ]
GROUP “ O4” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO OUTPUT OUT4):
possible to silence an active alarm They permit to program the output OUT4 functioning.
= HoLd : By closing the contact connected to the digital input the O4F – FUNCTIONING OF OUTPUT OUT 4 DIGITAL TYPE: Equal
measurement taken at that moment is blocked (N.B.: not the reading to “O1F” but referred to OUT4.
on the display, therefore the indication may stabilise itself with a
delay that is proportional to the measuring filter). With the hold ]
GROUP “ AL1” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO ALARM AL1):
function turned on, the instrument carries out control according to the
These permit setting of the process alarm AL1 function.
memorised measurement. By opening the contact, the instrument OAL1 – OUTPUT WHERE ALARM AL1 IS ADDRESSED: It defines
starts normal measurement acquisition once more. to which output the alarm AL1 has to be addressed.
= OFF : When the instrument is in “rEG” status, by closing the AL1t – ALARM AL1 TYPE: permits the choice of behaviour for alarm
contact connected to the digital input, the instrument is placed in A1, by 6 different selections:
OFF status. . = LoAb – ABSOLUTE LOW ALARM : The alarm is activated when
= CHSP : by closing and reopening the contact connected to the the process value goes below the alarm threshold set on parameter
digital input, it is possible to select one of the 4 memorised set points
"AL1".
in rotation. = HiAb - ABSOLUTE HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
= SP1.2 : By closing the contact connected to the digital input, the process value goes above the alarm threshold set on parameter
set point SP2 is selected while opening the contact selects the set "AL1".
point SP1 . The function can only be activated using “nSP” = 2 , . = LHAb - ABSOLUTE BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when
= HE.Co : Closing the contact connected to the digital input it is the process value goes below the alarm threshold set on parameter
possible to select as active the set point SP2 in “CooL” mode. "AL1L" or goes higher than alarm set on parameter "AL1H".
Reopening the contact is select as active the set point SP1 in “HEAt” = LodE – DEVIATION LOW ALARM: The alarm is activated when
mode. This function is possible only when “nSP” = 2. the process value goes below the value [SP + AL1]
] = HidE – DEVIATION HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when
GROUP “ O1” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO OUTPUT OUT1): the process value goes above the value [SP + AL1]
They permit to program the output OUT1 functioning. = LHdE – DEVIATION BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when
O1F – FUNCTIONING OF OUTPUT OUT 1 DIGITAL TYPE: This the process value goes below the value [SP + AL1L] or goes above
defines the functioning of output OUT 1 as: control output 1 (1.rEG), the value [SP + AL1H]
control output 2 (2.rEG), alarm output as normally open (ALno), Ab1 – ALARM AL1 FUNCTION: This permits definition of alarm AL1
output alarm normally closed (ALnc), output not used (OFF). functions, by entering a number between 0 and 15. The number to

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be programmed, that corresponds to the desired function, is Ab3 - ALARM AL3 FUNCTIONING: Similar to “Ab1t” but referring to
obtained adding the values reported in the following description : alarm AL3.
ALARM BEHAVIOUR AT SWITCH ON: AL3- ALARM AL3 THRESHOLD : Similar to “AL1” but referring to
+0 = NORMAL BEHAVIOUR: The alarm is always activated when alarm AL3.
there are alarm conditions. AL3L - LOW ALARM AL3 : Similar to “AL1L” but referring to alarm
+1 = ALARM NOT ACTIVATED AT SWITCH ON: If, at switch on, AL3.
the instrument is in alarm condition, the alarm is not activated. It will AL3H - HIGH ALARM AL3 : Similar to “AL1H” but referring to alarm
be activated only when the process value goes beyond and then AL3.
returns to alarm conditions. HAL3 - ALARM AL3 HYSTERESIS: Similar to “HAL1” but referring
ALARM DELAY: to alarm AL3.
+0 = ALARM NOT DELAYED: The alarm is immediately activated AL3d - ACTIVATION DELAY OF ALARM AL3: Similar to “AL1d” but
when the alarm condition occurs. referring to alarm AL3.
+2 = ALARM DELAYED: When the alarm condition occurs, delay AL3i - ALARM AL3 ACTIVATION IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT
counting starts as programmed on par. “ALnd” (expressed in sec.) ERROR: Similar to “AL1i” but referring to alarm AL3.
and the alarm will be activated only after this time has elapsed.
ALARM LATCH: : GROUP “LbA” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE LOOP
+ 0 = ALARM NOT LATCHED: The alarm remains active in alarm BREAK ALARM): this contains the parameters relative to the
conditions only. Loop Break alarm (control loop interruption), which intervenes
+ 4 = ALARM LATCHED: The alarm is active in alarm conditions and when, for any reason (short-circuit of a thermocouple, load
remains active even if these conditions no longer exist, until the interruption, etc) the control loop is interrupted.
correctly programmed key T (“USrb”=Aac) has been pushed OLbA – OUTPUT WHERE THE LOOP BREAK ALARM IS
ALARM AKNOWLEDGEMENT: : ADDRESSED: This defines to which output the LOOP BREAK alarm
+ 0 = ALARM NOT AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm remains always has to be addressed.
active in alarm conditions.
LbAt – TIME NECESSARY TO ACTIVATE THE LOOP BREAK
+ 8 = ALARM AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm is active in alarm
ALARM : Delay time to the intervention of the Loop Break alarm.
conditions and can be deactivated through key T if properly
The alarm intervenes when the output power remains at 100% for
programmed (“USrb”=ASi), also if alarm conditions still exist.
the time programmed on this parameter (in sec.)
AL1 – ALARM AL1 THRESHOLD : Alarm AL1 threshold for low and
high alarms. ]
GROUP “ Hb” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE HEATER
AL1L – LOW ALARM AL1 : Alarm AL1 low threshold when the alarm
BREAK ALARM): this contains the parameters relative to the
is a band type or minimum set of AL1 alarm threshold when the
Heater Break alarm (heating element breakage).
alarm is low or high type.
This function is present only when the instrument is equipped
AL1H – HIGH ALARM AL1: Alarm AL1 high threshold when the
with the input (TAHB) to measure the current absorbed by the
alarm is a band type or maximum set of AL1 alarm threshold when
load. This input accepts signals coming from current
the alarm is low or high type.
transformers (TA) with max. output 50 mA.
HAL1 - ALARM AL1 HYSTERESIS: Asymmetrical semi-band
relative to alarm AL1 threshold which defines the deactivation value OHb – OUTPUT WHERE HEATER BREAK ALARM IS
of alarm AL1. ADDRESSED: this defines to which output the HEATER BREAK
alarm has to be addressed.
AL1d – ACTIVATION DELAY OF ALARM AL1: This permits
definition of alarm delay activation AL1 when the delay function on IFS – HIGH SCALE LIMIT FOR INPUT TA HB: Value that the
par. “Ab1” is activated. instrument has to visualise when as input TA HB It is present a value
of 50 mA.
AL1i – ALARM AL1 ACTIVATION IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT
ERROR: This permits a definition of measurement error conditions, HbF – ALARM HB FUNCTION: It defines the functioning of the
i.e whether the alarm has to be active ("yES") or not ("no"). Heater Break alarm as:
= 1 : The alarm is active when, with output 1rEG active, the current
measured by the input TAHB is lower than the value programmed on
GROUP “ ]AL2” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO ALARM AL2):
par. "IHbL" .
These permit the setting of the process alarm AL2 functions.
= 2 : The alarm is active when, with output 1rEG not active, the
OAL2 - OUTPUT WHERE ALARM AL2 IS ADDRESSED: this
current measured by the input TAHB is higher than the value
defines on which output the alarm AL2 has to be addressed.
programmed on par. "IHbH" .
AL2t - ALARM AL2 TYPE: Similar to “AL1t” but referring to alarm
= 3 : The alarm is active when, with output 1rEG active, the current
AL2.
measured by the input TAHB is lower than the value programmed on
Ab2 - ALARM AL2 FUNCTIONING: Similar to “Ab1t” but referring to par. "IHbL" or with output 1rEG not active, the current measured by
alarm AL2. the input TAHB is higher than the value programmed on par. "IHbH".
AL2 - ALARM AL2 THRESHOLD : Similar to “AL1” but referring to = 4 : The alarm is active when the current measured by the input
alarm AL2. TAHB is lower than the value programmed on par. "IHbL" or the
AL2L - LOW ALARM AL2 : Similar to “AL1L” but referring to alarm measured current is higher than the value programmed on par.
AL2. "IHbH", independently by the state of the output 1rEG.
AL2H - HIGH ALARM AL2 : Similar to “AL1H” but referring to alarm IHbL – LOW ALARM HB THRESHOLD: Enter the value of the
AL2. current normally absorbed by the load driven by the output 1reG,
HAL2 - ALARM AL2 HYSTERESIS: Similar to “HAL1” but referring when this is active.
to alarm AL2. IHbH – HIGH ALARM HB THRESHOLD: Enter the value of the
AL2d - ACTIVATION DELAY OF ALARM AL2: Similar to “AL1d” but current normally absorbed by the load driven by the output 1reG,
referring to alarm AL2. when this is not active.
AL2i - ALARM AL2 ACTIVATION IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT
ERROR: Similar to “AL1i” but referring to alarm AL2. GROUP “ ]rEG” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE CONTROL):
] this contains the parameters relative to control functions.
GROUP “ AL3” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO ALARM AL3): Cont – CONTROL TYPE: This permits selection of one of the
These permit the setting of the process alarm AL3. possible control modes offered by the instrument : PID (Pid), PID for
OAL3 - OUTPUT WHERE ALARM AL3 IS ADDRESSED: It defines for motorised actuators (3Pt), ON/OFF with asymmetrical hysteresis
on which output the alarm AL3 has to be addressed. (On.FA), ON/OFF with symmetrical hysteresis (On.FS), Neutral
AL3t - ALARM AL3 TYPE: Similar to “AL1t” but referring to alarm Zone ON/OFF (nr).
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Func – FUNCTIONING MODE OUTPUT 1rEG: this permits one to SHrI - MINIMUM VALUE OF MOTORISED ACTUATOR CONTROL:
decide whether the control output 1rEG has to carry out a reverse this is the value that the control must have reached (in %) before it
action, as for example a Heating process ("HEAt") or a direct action, has an effect on the output.
as for example a Cooling process ("CooL"). PoSi - POSITIONING OF THE MOTORISED ACTUATOR SWITCH
HSEt – ON/OFF CONTROL HYSTERESIS: Semi-band relative to ON : this allows to decide whether, when the instrument is switched
the Set Point which defines the activation and deactivation values of on, the actuator must remain where it is ("no"), whether is must be
the control output/s in case of ON/OFF control (On.FA, On.FS, nr). taken to the maximum opening position ("oPEn") or the maximum
Auto – AUTOTUNING FAST ENABLE : this parameter allows one closing position ("cLoS").
to decide how Autotuning has to be carried out. The possible Parameters relative to the ramps, allowing the Set Point to be
selections are : reached in a predetermined time.
= 1 – if Autotuning is desired automatically, each time the instrument Furthermore, once the first Set (SP1) has been reached, it is
is switched on, on the condition that the process value is lower (with possible to have automatic switching to the second Set (SP2)
“Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than after a programmable time, thus obtaining a simple thermal
[SP+ |SP/2|]. cycle (functions available for all the control types)
= 2 – if Autotuning is desired automatically, the next time the SLor – GRADIENT OF RISE RAMP: Gradient of rise ramp to be
instrument is switched on, on the condition that the process value is carried out when the process value is lower than the active Set
lower (with “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” Point, expressed in unit/minute.
=CooL) than [SP+ |SP/2|], and once the tuning is finished, the par. Programming the parameter = InF the ramp is not active.
“Auto” is automatically swapped to the OFF state dur.t - DWELL TIME: Dwell time of the Set Point SP1 before the
= 3 - if manual Autotuning is desired, by selecting par. “tunE” in the automatic switching to SP2 (expressed in hrs. and min.)
main menu or by correctly programming key T as “USrb” = tunE. In Using this parameter, once the first Set (SP1) has been reached, it is
this case the Autotuning starts without any control on the process possible to have automatic switching to the second Set (SP2) after a
value condition. It is recommended to use this option, starting the programmable time, thus obtaining a simple thermal cycle.
Autotuning when the process value is as far as possible from the Set Programming the parameter = InF the function is not active.
Point because, in order to feature the Autotuning FAST with its best SLoF - GRADIENT OF FALL RAMP: Gradient of fall ramp to be
performances , it is preferable to respect this condition. carried out when the process value is higher than the active Set
= 4 - if it’s desired to activate the autotuning automatically at the end Point, expressed in unit/minute.
of programmed Soft-Start cycle. The Autotuning will start at the Programming the parameter = InF the ramp is not active.
condition that the process value is lower (with “Func” =HEAt) than Parameters for the power limitation and output power variation
[SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than [SP+ |SP/2|]. speed functions, functions that can only be activated using
= OFF - Autotuning disabled. single or dual action PID controls.
When it’s occurring an Autotuning cycle, led AT blinks. ro1.L - MINIMUM OUTPUT POWER 1rEG: on this parameter set
SELF – SELFTUNINGENABLE: Parameter used to enable (yES) or the value that one desires for the output 1rEG when the internal
disable (no) the Selftuningfunction. Once the function has been control decides that the power must be 0 %.
enabled, the Selftuninghas to be started by selecting item “tunE”, in ro1.H - MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER 1rEG: on this parameter set
the main menu, or through key T properly programmed (“USrb” = the value that one desires for the output 1rEG when the internal
tunE).When the Selftuningfunction is active, led AT is permanently control decides that the power must be100 %.
lit, and all the PID parameters ("Pb", "Int", "dEr", ecc.) are no longer ro2.L - MINIMUM OUTPUT POWER 2rEG: on this parameter set
visualised. the value that one desires for the output 2rEG when the internal
Pb – PROPORTIONAL BAND: Width of the band around the Set control decides that the power must be 0 %.
Point within which the proportional control is performed. ro2.H - MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER 2rEG: on this parameter set
Int – INTEGRAL TIME: Integral time to be programmed in the PID the value that one desires for the output 2rEG when the internal
algorithm, expressed in sec. control decides that the power must be100 %.
dEr – DERIVATIVE TIME: : Derivative time to be programmed in the OPS1 - POWER VARIATION SPEED IN OUTPUT 1rEG: this sets
PID algorithm, expressed in sec. the power variation speed for the control power in output 1rEG
FuOc - FUZZY OVERSHOOT CONTROL: Parameter that permits (expressed in % / sec).
the elimination of the variable over-shoots at the start up of the OPS2 - POWER VARIATION SPEED IN OUTPUT 2rEG: this sets
process or at the changing of the Set Point. A low value of this the power variation speed for the control power in output 2rEG
parameter reduces the overshoot while a high value increase it. (expressed in % / sec).
tcr1 – CYCLE TIME OF OUTPUT 1rEG : Cycle time of output 1rEG Parameters for the function of the SPLIT RANGE that can only
with PID control mode, expressed in sec.. be activated using the dual action PID control and can be used
Prat – POWER RATIO 2rEG / 1rEG : Parameter where it is possible to delay or bring forward the intervention of the two actuators
to program the power ratio between the element controlled by output commanded by the instrument. Using this function, it is
2rEG (ex.Cooling) and the element controlled by output 1rEG (ex. possible to optimise the intervention of the two actuators in
Heating) in case of PID double action control.
such a way that their actions do not overlay or so that that they
tcr2 - CYCLE TIME OF OUTPUT 2rEG : Cycle time of output 2rEG
overlap so that the mix of the actuators’ two action is obtained .
with PID double action control mode, expressed in sec..
thr1 - POWER THRESHOLD AT WHICH THE OUTPUT 1rEG
rS - MANUAL RESET: Power Offset added to the power increase of
BEGINS TO OPERATE: set this parameter with the power value at
the proportional term, in order to eliminate the error when it is not
which the output 1rEG begins to operate, keeping in mind the fact
present the integral value. This parameter is only visualised when
that the positive values bring forward the action while negative
“Int” =0.
values delay it.
Specific parameters for PID control for motorised actuators
thr2 - POWER THRESHOLD AT WHICH THE OUTPUT 2rEG
with opening and closing controls that remain at the point they
BEGINS TO OPERATE: set this parameter with the power value at
have reached if no command is given. If the actuator has no which the output 2rEG begins to operate, keeping in mind the fact
stop contacts that interrupt the action at the end of its run, it is that negative values bring forward the action and the positive values
necessary to equip the installation with these contacts. delay it
tcor - TIME OF MOTORISED ACTUATOR RUN: the time, Parameters relative to the Soft-Start function, which allows
expressed in seconds that it takes the actuator to pass from the limitation of control power, when the instrument is switched on,
“completely open” position to the “completely closed” position must for a predetermined time. This function is only available for PID
be set on this parameter". control.

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St.P - SOFT START POWER: If parameter “SSt” is programmed
with a value other than OFF, this is the power given as output at the
instrument switch on, for the time “SSt”.
Practically speaking, the instrument works in manual condition and
switches to automatic control at the elapsing of time “SSt”.
If instead par. “St.P” = OFF and a value is set on par. “SSt” at switch
on, the power calculated by the PID controller is divided by the time
“SSt”, in order to calculate a ramp. The output power starts from 0
and is progressively increased, according to the calculated ramp, 6 - PROBLEMS, MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE
until the time “SSt” is reached or until the power overcomes the
power calculated by the PID controller. 6.1 - ERROR SIGNALLING
SSt - SOFT START TIME (for PID control only): Duration time in Error Reason Action
hours and min. of the Soft-Start described on pa. “St.P”. Probe interrupted Verify the correct
----
To disable the Soft-Start function set par. “SSt” = OFF. connection between
uuuu The measured variable
is under the probe’s probe and
GROUP “ ]PAn” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE USER instrument and then
limits (under-range)
INTERFACE) : This contains the parameters relative to the key T verify the correct
oooo The measured variable
and display functions. functioning of the
is over the probe’s
Usrb - KEY T FUNCTION : Decides which function is associated to probe
limits (over-range)
key T. The possible selections are :
ErAt Autotuning not possible Swap the instrument
= noF : no function
because the process to OFF control (OFF)
= tunE : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to
value is higher (with and then to
activate/deactivate the Autotuning or the Self-tuning
“Func” =HEAt) than [SP- automatic control
= OPLO : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap
|SP/2|] or lower (with (rEG) in order to
from the automatic control (rEG) to the manual one (OPLO) and vice
“Func” =CooL) than make the error
versa.
[SP+ |SP/2|] message disappear.
= Aac : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to
Once the error has
acknowledge the alarm.
been found, try to
= ASi : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to
repeat the
acknowledge an active alarm
Autotuning.
= CHSP : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to select
one of the 4 pre-programmed Set Points on rotation. noAt Autotuning not finished Check the
= OFF : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap within 12 hours functioning of probe
from the automatic control (rEG) to the OFF control (OFF) and vice and actuator and try
versa. to repeat the
diSP - VARIABLE VISUALISED ON THE DISPLAY SV: Parameter Autotuning.
trough which it’s possible to decide what is visualised on the display LbA Loop control interrupted Check the working of
SV : the active Set Point (= SP.F), the Set Point active when there (Loop break alarm) probe and actuator
are ramps (= SP.o), the control power (= Pou), the alarm thresholds and swap the
AL1, 2 or 3 (= AL1, AL2 or AL3) or it can be switched off (OFF). instrument to (rEG)
Edit - FAST PROGRAMMING OF ACTIVE SET POINT AND control
ALARMS: This decides which are the Sets that can be programmed ErEP Possible anomaly of the Push key “P”
by the fast procedure. The parameter can be programmed as : EEPROM memory
=SE: The active Set Point can be modified while the alarm In error conditions, the instrument provides an output power as
thresholds cannot be modified programmed on par “OPE” and activates the desired alarms, if the
=AE :The active Set Point cannot be modified while the alarm relative parameters “ALni” have been programmed = yES.
thresholds can be modified
=SAE: If the active Set Point or the alarm thresholds can be modified 6.2 - CLEANING
=SAnE: If the active Set Point or the alarm thresholds cannot be We recommend cleaning of the instrument with a slightly wet cloth
modified using water and not abrasive cleaners or solvents which may
damage the instrument.
GROUP “ ]SEr” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE SERIAL
COMMUNICATION): If the instrument is equipped with RS485 6.3 - GUARANTEE AND REPAIRS
serial communication these parameters allow device The instrument is under warranty against manufacturing flaws or
configuration for communication. faulty material, that are found within 12 months from delivery date.
Add – STATION ADDRESS IN CASE OF SERIAL The guarantee is limited to repairs or to the replacement of the
COMMUNICATION : This is used to set the instrument address in instrument.
the communication net. Programme a different number for each The eventual opening of the housing, the violation of the instrument
station, from 1 to 255. or the improper use and installation of the product will bring about
baud – TRANSMISSION SPEED (BAUD RATE): Set the data the immediate withdrawal of the warranty’s effects.
transmission speed of the network to which the instrument is In the event of a faulty instrument, either within the period of
connected. The possible selections are 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2 warranty, or further to its expiry, please contact our sales department
(19200), 38.4 (38400). to obtain authorisation for sending the instrument to our company.
All stations must have the same transmission speed. The faulty product must be shipped to DATASENSOR with a
PACS ACCESS TO PROGRAMMING THROUGH SERIAL PORT : detailed description of the faults found, without any fees or charge
Programming access. If programmed as "LoCL" this means that the for DATASENSOR, except in the event of alternative agreements.
instrument can only be programmed from the keyboard, if
programmed as "LorE" it can be programmed from both the 7 - TECHNICAL DATA
keyboards and serial line.
7.1 – ELECTRICAL DATA
Power supply: 24 VAC/VDC, 100... 240 VAC +/- 10%
Frequency AC: 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 10 VA approx.

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Input/s: 1 input for temperature probes: tc J,K,S ; RTD Pt 100 IEC;
PTC KTY 81-121 (990 Ω @ 25 °C); NTC 103AT-2 (10KΩ @ 25 °C)
or mV signals 0...50 mV, 0...60 mV, 12 ...60 mV or normalized
signals 0/4...20 mA, 0/1...5 V , 0/2...10 V.
1 input for current transformer (50 mA max.)
1 digital input for free voltage contact
Impedance normalized signals input: 0/4..20 mA: 51 Ω;
mV and V: 1 MΩ
Output/s: Up to 4 digital outputs. Relay SPST-NO (5 A-AC1, 2 A-
AC3 / 250 VAC) ; or in tension to drive SSR (7mA/ 14VDC).
Up to 2 analogue outputs: 0/4 ..20 mA o 0/2 ..10 V.
The output OUT1 for SSR can be 20mA/14VDC if the 12 VDC
auxiliary supply output is not used.
Auxiliary supply output: 12 VDC / 20 mA Max.
Electrical life for relay outputs: 100000 operations
Installation category: II
Measurement category: I
Protection class against electric shock: Class II for Front panel 7.4 – FUNCTIONAL FEATURES
Insulation: Reinforced insulation between the low voltage section Control: ON/OFF, single and double action PID, PID for motorized
(supply and relay outputs) and the front panel; Reinforced insulation actuators with time positioning
between the low voltage section (supply and relay outputs) and the Measurement range: according to the used probe (see range table)
extra low voltage section (inputs, analogue outputs, SSR outputs); Display resolution: according to the probe used 1/0,1/0,01/0,001
analogue and SSR outputs optoisolated respect to the input. 50 V Overall accuracy: +/- 0,15 % fs
insulation between RS485 and extra low voltage section. Max. cold junction compensation drift (in tc) : 0,04 °C/°C with
operating temperature 0 ... 50 °C after warm-up of 20 min.
7.2 – MECHANICAL DATA Sampling rate: 130 ms.
Housing: Self-extinguishing plastic, UL 94 V0 Serial Interface : RS485 insulated
Dimensions: 48 x 48 mm DIN, depth 98 mm Communication protocol: MODBUS RTU (JBUS)
Weight: 190 g approx. Baud rate: Programmable from 1200 ... 38400 baud
Mounting: Flush in panel in 45 x 45 mm hole Display: Display: 4 digit, 1 Red (PV) and 1 green (SV), h 7 mm
Connections: 2 x 1 mm2 screw terminals block Compliance: ECC directive EMC 89/336 (EN 61326), ECC directive
Degree of front panel protection : IP 54 mounted in panel with gasket LV 73/23 and 93/68 (EN 61010-1)
Pollution situation: 2
Operating temperature: 0 ... 50 °C Note :
Operating humidity: 30 ... 95 RH% without condensation - The output OUT4 must be the same type as OUT3.
Storage temperature: -10 ... +60 °C - The digital input can only be present as an alternative to the output
OUT4.
7.3 – MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS, PANEL CUT-OUT AND
MOUNTING [mm]
7.5 – MEASURING RANGE TABLE
INPUT “dP” = 0 “dP”= 1, 2, 3
tc J -160 ... 1000 °C -160.0 ... 999.9 °C
“HCFG” = tc - 256 ... 1832 °F -199.9 ... 999.9 °F
“SEnS” = J
THT Series
tc K -270 ... 1370 °C -199.9 ... 999.9 °C
“HCFG” = tc - 454 ... 2498 °F -199.9 ... 999.9 °F
“SEnS” = CrAl
tc S -50 ... 1760 °C -50.0 ... 999.9 °C
“HCFG” = tc -58 ... 3200 °F -58.0 ... 999.9 °F
“SEnS” = S
tc B 72 ... 1820 °C 72.0 ... 999.9 °C
“HCFG” = tc 162 ... 3308 °F 162.0 ... 999.9 °F
“SEnS” = b
tc E -150 ... 750 °C -150.0 ... 999.9 °C
“HCFG” = tc -252 ... 1382 °F -199.9 ... 999.9 °F
“SEnS” = E
tc L -150 ... 900 °C -150.0 ... 900.0 °C
“HCFG” = tc -252 ... 1652 °F -199.9 ... 999.9 °F
“SEnS” = L
tc N -270 ... 1300 °C -199.9 ... 999.9 °C
“HCFG” = tc -454 ... 2372 °F -199.9 ... 999.9 °F
“SEnS” = n
tc R -50 ... 1760 °C -50.0 ... 999.9 °C
“HCFG” = tc -58 ... 3200 °F -58.0 ... 999.9 °F
“SEnS” = r
tc T -270 ... 400 °C -199.9 ... 400.0 °C
“HCFG” = tc -454 ... 752 °F -199.9 ... 752.0 °F
“SEnS” = t
tc C 0 ... 2320 °C 0.0 ... 999.9 °C
“HCFG” = tc 32 ... 4208 °F 32.0 ... 999.9 °F
“SEnS” = C
DATASENSOR IRS -46 ... 785 °C -46.0 ... 785.0 °C
range “A” -50 ... 1445 °F -50.8 ... 999.9 °F
“HCFG” = tc
“SEnS”= Ir.J - Ir.CA

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 Pt100 (IEC) -200 ... 850 °C -199.9 ... 850.0 °C
“HCFG” = rtd -328 ... 1562 °F -199.9 ... 999.9 °F
“SEnS” = Pt1
PTC (KTY81-121) -55 ... 150 °C -55.0 ... 150.0 °C
“HCFG” = rtd -67 ... 302 °F -67.0 ...302.0 °F
“SEnS” = Ptc
NTC (103-AT2) -50 ... 110 °C -50.0 ... 110.0 °C
“HCFG” = rtd -58 ... 230 °F -58.0 ... 230.0 °F
“SEnS” = ntc
0..20 mA -199.9 ... 999.9
“HCFG” = I -1999 ... 9999 -19.99 ... 99.99
“SEnS” = 0.20
-1.999 ... 9.999
4..20 mA -199.9 ... 999.9
“HCFG” = I -1999 ... 9999 -19.99 ... 99.99
“SEnS” = 4.20
-1.999 ... 9.999
0 ... 50 mV -199.9 ... 999.9
“HCFG” = UoLt -1999 ... 9999 -19.99 ... 99.99
“SEnS” = 0.50
-1.999 ... 9.999
0 ... 60 mV -199.9 ... 999.9
“HCFG” = UoLt -1999 ... 9999 -19.99 ... 99.99
“SEnS” = 0.60
-1.999 ... 9.999
12 ... 60 mV -199.9 ... 999.9
“HCFG” = UoLt -1999 ... 9999 -19.99 ... 99.99
“SEnS” = 12.60
-1.999 ... 9.999
0 ... 5 V -199.9 ... 999.9
“HCFG” = UoLt -1999 ... 9999 -19.99 ... 99.99
“SEnS” = 0.5
-1.999 ... 9.999
1 ... 5 V -199.9 ... 999.9
“HCFG” = UoLt -1999 ... 9999 -19.99 ... 99.99
“SEnS” = 1.5
-1.999 ... 9.999
0 ... 10 V -199.9 ... 999.9
“HCFG” = UoLt -1999 ... 9999 -19.99 ... 99.99
“SEnS” = 0.10
-1.999 ... 9.999
2 ... 10 V -199.9 ... 999.9
“HCFG” = UoLt -1999 ... 9999 -19.99 ... 99.99
“SEnS” = 2.10
-1.999 ... 9.999

TH-TD PASSWORD = 381

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 11 - 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

This procedure permits rapid programming of the active Set Point
and possibly the alarm thresholds (see par 2.3)
Push key “P”, then release it and the display will visualise “SP n”
(where n is the number of the Set Point active at that moment)
alternatively to the programmed value.

TH-TS series To modify the value, press “UP” key to increase it or the “DOWN”
key to decrease it.
These keys change the value one digit at a time but if they are
pressed for more than one second, the value increases or decreases
rapidly and, after two seconds in the same condition, the changing
MICROPROCESSOR BASED speed increases in order to allow the desired value to be reached
rapidly.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER Once the desired value has been reached, by pushing key P it is
possible to exit by the fast programming mode or it is possible to
visualise the alarm thresholds (see par. 2.3).
To exit the fast Set programming it is necessary to push key P, after
INSTRUCTION MANUAL the visualisation of the last Set Point, or alternatively, if no key is
pressed for approx. 15 seconds, the display will return to normal
Rev. 03 functioning automatically.

2.2 - SELECTION OF THE CONTROL STATE AND PARAMETER

1 - INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION PROGRAMMING
By pushing key "P" and holding it down for approx. 2 sec. it is
possible to enter into the main selection menu.
Using the "UP" or DOWN” keys, it is then possible to roll over the
THT Series
selections:

"OPEr" to enter into the operating parameters menu

"ConF" to enter into the configuration parameters menu

To enter the menu “OPEr”, select the option “OPEr” and press the
key “P”.
The display will now show the code identifying the first group of
parameters (“ ]SP “) and by pressing the “UP” and “DOWN” keys it
will be possible to select the group of parameters to be modified.
Once the desired group of parameters has been selected, the code
identifying the first parameter of the selected group will be visualised
by pushing the “P” key.
1 - Key P : This is used to access the programming parameters and Again using the “UP” and “DOWN” keys, it is possible to select the
to confirm selection. desired parameter and, if the key “P” is pressed, the display will
2 - Key DOWN : This is used to decrease the values to be set and alternatively show the parameter’s code and its programming value,
to select the parameters. If the key is held down, the user returns to which can be modified by using the “UP” or “DOWN” keys.
the previous programming level until he exits the programming mode. Once the desired value has been programmed, push key “P” once
Outside the programming mode it permits visualisation of the current more: the new value will be memorised and the display will show
measured by the TAHB input. only the code of the selected parameter.
3 - Key UP : This is used to increase the values to be set and to By using the “UP” or “DOWN” keys, it is then possible to select a
select the parameters. If the key is held down, the user returns to the new parameter (if present) and modify it as described above.
previous programming level until he exits the programming mode. To select another group of parameters, keep the “UP” or “DOWN”
Outside the programming mode it permits visualisation of the output key pressed for approx. 2 sec., afterwards the display will return to
control power. visualise the code of the group of parameters.
4 - Key T : This is a key with a function programmable by par. Release the key and by using the “UP” and “DOWN” keys, it will be
“USrb”. It can be set to : Activate Auto-tuning and Self-tuning possible to select a new group (if present).
functions, swap the instrument to manual control, silence the alarm, To exit the programming mode, no key should be pressed for approx.
change the active Set Point, deactivate control. 20 seconds, or keep the “UP” or “DOWN” pressed until exit from the
5 - Led OUT1 : indicates the state of output OUT1 programming mode is obtained.
6 - Led OUT2 : indicates the state of output OUT2 To enter the menu "ConF" a PASSWORD is required.
7 - Led SET : when flashing, it indicates access to the programming At this request, enter, using keys “UP” and “DOWN”, the number
mode. 381 and push key “P”.
8 - Led AT/ST : indicates that the Self-tuning function is activated If an incorrect password is entered, the instrument returns to the
(light on) or that Auto-tuning (flashing ) is in progress. previous control state.
9 - Led – Shift index: indicates that the process value is lower than If the password is correct, the display will visualise the code
the one programmed on par. “AdE”. identifying the first group of parameters (“ ]SP “) and with keys “UP”
10 - Led = Shift index: indicates that the process value is within the and “DOWN” it will be possible to select the desired group of
range [SP+AdE ... SP-AdE] parameters
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The programming and exit modes for the “ConF” menu are the same It is also recommended that all the electrical circuits connected to the
as those described for menu “OPEr”. instrument must be protect properly, using devices (ex. fuses)
proportionate to the circulating currents.
It is strongly recommended that cables with proper insulation,
according to the working voltages and temperatures, be used.
Furthermore, the input cable of the probe has to be kept separate
from line voltage wiring. If the input cable of the probe is screened, it
has to be connected to the ground with only one side.
We recommend that a check should be made that the parameters
are those desired and that the application functions correctly before
connecting the outputs to the actuators so as to avoid malfunctioning
that may cause irregularities in the plant that could cause damage to
3 - INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION AND USE people, things or animals.

3.1 - PERMITTED USE 3.4 - ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

The instrument has been projected and manufactured as a
measuring and control device to be used according to EN61010-1 for
the altitudes operation until 2000 ms.
The use of the instrument for applications not expressly permitted by
the above mentioned rule must adopt all the necessary protective
measures.
The instrument CAN’T be used in dangerous environments
(flammable or explosive) without adequate protection.
The installer must ensure that EMC rules are respected, also after
the instrument installation, if necessary using proper filters.
Whenever a failure or a malfunction of the device may cause
dangerous situations for persons, thing or animals, please remember
that the plant has to be equipped with additional devices which will
guarantee safety. 4 – FUNCTIONS
DATASENSOR S.p.A. and its legal representatives do not
assume any responsibility for any damage to people, things or 4.1 - MEASURING AND VISUALIZATION
animals deriving from violation, wrong or improper use or in All the parameters referring measurements are contained in the
any case not in compliance with the instrument’s features. group “]InP”.
We recommend to switch on and off the instrument when these
3.2 – MECHANICAL MOUNTING parameters are modified, in order to obtain a correct measuring.
The instrument, in DIN case 48 x 48 mm, is designed for flush-in For the instruments with input for temperature probes (tc, rtd) it’s
panel mounting. possible to select, through par. “Unit”, the unit of measurement (°C,
Make a hole 45 x 45 mm and insert the instrument, fixing it with the °F) and, through par. “dP” (Pt100, PTC and NTC only) the desired
provided special bracket. resolution (0=1°; 1=0,1°).
We recommend that the gasket is mounted in order to obtain the The instrument allows for measuring calibration, which may be used
front protection degree as declared. Avoid placing the instrument in to recalibrate the instrument according to application needs, by using
environments with very high humidity levels or dirt that may create par. “OFSt” and “rot”.
condensation or introduction of conductive substances into the Programming par. “rot”=1,000, in par. “OFSt” it is possible to set a
instrument. positive or negative offset that is simply added to the value read by
Ensure adequate ventilation to the instrument and avoid installation the probe before visualisation, which remains constant for all the
in containers that house devices which may overheat or which may measurements.
cause the instrument to function at a higher temperature than the If instead, it is desired that the offset set should not be constant for
one permitted and declared. all the measurements, it is possible to operate the calibration on any
Connect the instrument as far away as possible from sources of two points.
electromagnetic disturbances such as motors, power relays, relays, In this case, in order to decide which values to program on par.
solenoid valves, etc. “OFSt” and “rot”, the following formulae must be applied :
The instrument can be removed from its housing from the front side : “rot” = (D2-D1) / (M2-M1) “OFSt” = D2 - (“rot” x M2)
it is recommended that the instrument be disconnected from the where:
power supply when it is necessary to carry out this operation. M1 =measured value 1
D1 = visualisation value when the instrument measures M1
3.3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION M2 =measured value 2
Carry out the electrical wiring by connecting only one wire to each D2 = visualisation value when the instrument measures M2
terminal, according to the following diagram, checking that the power It then follows that the instrument will visualise :
supply is the same as that indicated on the instrument and that the DV = MV x “rot” + “OFSt”
load current absorption is no higher than the maximum electricity where: DV = visualised value MV= measured value
current permitted. By using par. “FiL” it is possible to program time constant of the
As the instrument is built-in equipment with permanent connection software filter for the input value measured, in order to reduce noise
inside housing, it is not equipped with either switches or internal sensitivity (increasing the time of reading).
devices to protect against overload of current: the installation will In case of measurement error, the instrument supplies the power as
include a two-phase circuit-breaker, placed as near as possible to programmed on par. “OPE”.
the instrument, and located in a position that can easily be reached This power will be calculated according to cycle time programmed for
by the user and marked as instrument disconnecting device which the PID controller, while for the ON/OFF controllers the cycle time is
interrupts the power supply to the equipment. automatically considered to be equal to 20 sec.

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By using par. “InE” it is also possible to decide the conditions of the 4.4 - NEUTRAL ZONE ON/OFF CONTROL (1rEG - 2rEG)
input error, allowing the instrument to give the power programmed All the parameters referring to Neutral Zone ON/OFF control are
on par. “OPE” as output. contained in the group “]rEG”.
The possibilities of par. “InE” are : This type of control can be obtained when 2 outputs are
= Or : the condition occurs in case of over-range or probe breakage programmed respectively as 1rEG and 2rEG and the par. “Cont” =
= Ur : the condition occurs in case of under-range or probe breakage nr .
= Our : the condition occurs in case of over-range or under-range or The Neutral Zone control is used to control plants in which there is
probe breakage an element which causes a positive increase (ex. Heater, humidifier,
Using par. “diSP”, located in the group “]PAn”, it is possible to set etc.) and an element which causes a negative increase (ex. Cooler,
normal visualization of the display which can be the process variable de-humidifier, etc).
(dEF), the control power (Pou), the active Set Point (SP.F) the Set The control functions works on the programmed outputs depending
Point operating when there are active ramps (SP.o) or alarm on the measurement, on the active Set Point “SP” and on the
threshold AL1 (AL1). hysteresis "HSEt".
Again in the group “]PAn” the par. “AdE” is present that defines The control works in the following way : it deactivates the outputs
the 3 led shift index functioning. when the process value reaches the Set Point and it activates the
The lighting up of the green led = indicates that the process value is output 1rEG when the process value goes below value [SP - HSEt],
within the range [SP+AdE ... SP-AdE], the lighting up of the led – or it activates the output 2rEG when the process value goes above
indicates that the process value is lower than [SP-AdE] and the [SP + HSEt].
lighting up of the led + indicates that the process value is higher than Consequently, the element causing a positive increase has to be
[SP+AdE]. connected to the output programmed as 1rEG while the element
causing a negative increase has to be connected to the output
4.2 - OUTPUTS CONFIGURATION programmed as 2rEG.
The instrument’s outputs can be programmed by entering the group
of parameters “]Out, where the relative parameters “O1F” and
“O2F” (depending on the number of outputs available on the
instrument) are located.
The outputs can be set for the following functions :
- Main control output (1.rEG)
- Secondary control output (2.rEG)
- Alarm output normally open (ALno)
- Alarm output normally closed (ALnc)
- Alarm output normally closed with led reverse indication (ALni)
- Output deactivated (OFF) If 2rEG output is used to control compressor is possible to use the
The coupling outputs number outputs – number alarms can be made “Compressor Protection” function that has the meaning to avoid
in the group referring to the alarm to the alarm (“ ]AL1”). compressor “short cycles”.
This function allows a control by time on the output 2rEG activation,
4.3 – ON/OFF CONTROL (1rEG) independently by the temperature control request.
All the parameters referring to the ON/OFF control are contained in The protection is a “delayed after deactivation” type.
the group “]rEG”. This protection permits to avoid the output activation for a time
This type of control can be obtained by programming par."Cont" = programmable on par. “CPdt” (expressed in sec.); the output
On.FS or = On.FA and works on the output programmed as 1.rEG, activation will occurs only after the elapsing of time “CPdt”.
depending on the measure, on the active Set Point “SP”, on the The time programmed on parameter “CPdt” is counted starting from
functioning mode "Func” and on the hysteresis "HSEt". the last output deactivation.
The instrument carries out an ON/OFF control with symmetric Obviously, whether during the time delay caused by the compressor
hysteresis if “Cont" = On.FS or with asymmetrical hysteresis if “Cont” protection function, the regulator request should stop, the output
= On.Fa. activation foreseen after time “CPdt” would be erased.
The control works in the following way : in the case of reverse The function is not active programming “CPdt” =OFF.
action, or heating (“FunC”=HEAt), it deactivates the output, when the The led relative to 2rEG output blinks during the phases of output
process value reaches [SP + HSEt] in case of symmetrical activation delay, caused by “Compressor Protection” function.
hysteresis, or [SP] in case of asymmetrical hysteresis and is then
activated again when the process value goes below value [SP - 4.5 - SINGLE ACTION PID CONTROL (1rEG)
HSEt]. All the parameters referring to PID control are contained in the group
]
Vice versa, in case of direct action or cooling ("Func”=CooL), it “ rEG”.
deactivates the output, when the process value reaches [SP - HSEt] The Single Action PID control can be obtained by programming
in case of symmetrical hysteresis, or [SP] in case of asymmetrical par."Cont" = Pid and works on the output 1rEG depending on the
hysteresis and is activated again when the process value goes active Set Point “SP”, on the functioning mode "Func” and on the
above value [SP + HSEt]. instrument’s PID algorithm with two degree of freedom.

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In order to obtain good stability of the process variable, in the event The AUTOTUNING and SELFTUNING functions permit the
of fast processes, the cycle time “tcr1” has to have a low value with automatic tuning of the PID controller.
a very frequent intervention of the control output. The AUTOTUNING function permits the calculation of the PID
In this case use of a solid state relay (SSR) is recommended for parameters by means of a FAST type tuning cycle and, at the end of
driving the actuator. this operation, the parameters are stored into the instrument’s
The Single Action PID control algorithm foresees the setting of the memory and remain constant during control.
following parameters : The SELFTUNING function (rule based "TUNE-IN") instead allows
"Pb" – Proportional Band control monitoring and the continuous calculation of the parameters
"tcr1" – Cycle time of the output 1rEG during control.
"Int" – Integral Time Both functions automatically calculate the following parameters :
"rS" – Manual Reset (if “Int =0 only) "Pb" – Proportional Band
"dEr" – Derivative Time "tcr1" – Cycle time of the output 1rEG
“FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control "Int" – Integral Time
This last parameter allows the variable overshoots at the start up of "dEr" – Derivative Time
the process or at the changing of the Set Point to be avoided. “FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control
Please remember that a low value on this parameter reduces the and, for the Double Action PID control, also :
overshoot while a high value increase it. “tcr 2” – Cycle time of the output 2rEG
"Prat" - Ratio P 2rEG/ P 1rEG
To activate the AUTOTUNING function proceed as follows :
Press the T pushbutton, at this point the Auto-tuning function is
activated and is indicated by the flashing led AT/ST.
The regulator carries out several operations on the connected plant
in order to calculate the most suitable PID parameters.
If “Auto” = 1 or “Auto” = 2, and if, at the Auto-tuning start, the
condition for the lower process value is not found (with “Func”
=HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than [SP+
|SP/2|], the display will show “ErAt” and the instrument will be
1: Value “FuOC” OK swapped to normal control conditions according to the previously
2: Value “FuOC” too high programmed parameters.
3: Value “FuOC” too low To make the error “ErAt” disappear, swap the instrument to the OFF
control (OFF) and then turn it to automatic control (rEG).
4.6 - DOUBLE ACTION PID CONTROL (1rEG - 2rEG) The Autotuning cycle duration has been limited to 12 hours
All the parameters referring to PID control are contained in the group maximum.
“]rEG”. If Auto-tuning is not completed within 12 hours, the instrument will
The Double Action PID control is used to control plants where there show "noAt" on the display.
is an element which causes a positive increase (ex. Heating) and an In case of probe error, the instrument automatically stops the cycle in
element which causes a negative increase (ex. Cooling). progress.
This type of control can be obtained when 2 outputs are The values calculated by Auto-tuning are automatically stored in the
programmed respectively as 1rEG and 2rEG and the par. “Cont” = instrument’s memory at the end of the correct PID parameters tuning.
Pid. Note : The instrument is already programmed in our factory to carry
The element causing a positive increase has to be connected to the out autotuning at every instrument switch on ("Auto" = 1).
output programmed as 1rEG while the element causing a negative To activate the SELFTUNING function proceed as follows
increase has to be connected to the output programmed as 2rEG. 1) Program par. "SELF" = yES
The Double Action PID control works on the outputs 1rEG and 2rEG 2) Exit from the parameter programming.
depending on the active Set Point “SP” and on the instrument’s PID 3) Connect the instrument to the controlled plant.
algorithm with two degrees of freedom. 4) Activate Self-tuning selecting par. “tunE” in the main menu (or by
In order to obtain good stability of the process variable, in case of correctly programming key “U”).
fast processes, the cycle times “tcr1” and “tcr2” have to have a low When the Self-tuning function is active, the led AT/ST is permanently
value with a very frequent intervention of the control outputs. lit up and all the PID parameters ("Pb", "Int", "dEr", etc.) are no longer
In this case use of solid state relays (SSR) to drive the actuators is visualized.
recommended.
4.8 - REACHING OF THE SET POINT AT CONTROLLED SPEED
The Double Action PID control algorithm needs the programming of
the following parameters : AND AUTOMATIC SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO SET POINTS
"Pb" – Proportional Band (RISE RAMP, FALL RAMP AND DWELL TIME)
"tcr1" – Cycle time of the output 1rEG All the parameters referring to the ramps functioning are contained in
“tcr 2” – Cycle time of the output 2rEG the group “]rEG”.
"Int" – Integral Time It is possible to reach the set point in a predetermined time (in any
"rS" – Manual Reset (if “Int =0 only) case longer than the time the plant would naturally need). This could
"dEr" – Derivative Time be useful in those processes (heating or chemical treatments, etc.)
“FuOC” - Fuzzy Overshoot Control where the set point has to be reached gradually, in a predetermined
"Prat" - Power Ratio or relation between power of the element time.
Once the instrument has reached the first Set Point (SP1) it is
controlled by output 2rEG and power of the element controlled by
possible to have automatic switching to the second Set Point (SP2)
output 1rEG. If par. “Prat” = 0, the output 2rEG is disabled and the
after a set time, thus obtaining a simple automatic thermic cycle.
control behaves exactly as a single action PID controller, through
output 1rEG. These functions are available for all the programmable controls (PID
single and double action, ON/OFF and Neutral Zone ON/OFF).
4.7 - AUTOTUNING AND SELFTUNING FUNCTIONS The function is determined by the following parameters :
All the parameters referring to the AUTOTUNING and SELFTUNING "SLor" - Gradient of rise ramp (Process value < Set point)
functions are contained in the group “]rEG”. expressed in unit/minute

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"SLoF" - Gradient of fall ramp (Process value > Set point) “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than
expressed in unit/minute. [SP+ |SP/2|].
"dur.t" – Dwell time of Set Point SP1 before automatic switching to
Set Point 2 SP2 (expressed in hrs. and min.). 4.10 – ALARM FUNCTIONING (AL1)
The functions are deactivated when the relative parameters are =
InF. 4.10.1 – ALARM OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
When the Set Point value is changed or at switch on, the instrument The alarm is depending on the process value (AL1) and before to set
automatically determines which of the two values “SLor” or “SLoF” it his functioning it’s necessary to establish to which output the alarm
has to use. has to correspond to.
Note: In case of PID control, if Auto-tuning is desired whilst the ramp First of all it’s necessary to configure, in the parameters group
function is active, this will not be carried out until the tuning cycle has “]Out”, the parameters relative to the outputs required as alarm
been completed. (“O1F” , “O2F”) programming the parameter relative to the desired
It is therefore recommended that Auto-tuning be started avoiding output as follows :
activating the ramp function and, once the tuning is finished, = ALno if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is active,
deactivate Auto-tuning (“Auto” = OFF), program the desired ramps while it’s OFF when the alarm is not active
and, if it automatic tuning is desired, enable the Self-tuning function. = ALnc if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not
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).
Have now access at the group “]AL1”, and program on par. “OAL1”
, to which output the alarm signal has to be sent.
The alarm functioning is instead defined by parameters :
"AL1t " – ALARM TYPE
"Ab1" – ALARM CONFIGURATION
“AL1” – ALARM THRESHOLD
“AL1L” – LOW ALARM THRESHOLD (for band alarm) OR
MINIMUM SET OF AL1 ALARM THRESHOLD (for low or high alarm)
“AL1H” - HIGH ALARM THRESHOLD (for band alarm) OR
MAXIMUM SET OF AL1 ALARM THRESHOLD (for low or high
Examples with starts from values lower than SP and with decreasing alarm)
of SP. “HAL1” - ALARM HYSTERESIS
“AL1d” – ALARM ACTIVATION DELAY (in sec.)
4.9 - SOFT-START FUNCTION "AL1i" – ALARM BEHAVIOUR IN THE EVENT OF
All the parameters referring to the Soft -Start functioning are MEASUREMENT ERROR
contained in the group “]rEG”. "AL1t" – ALARM TYPE : the alarm output can behave in six
The Soft-Start function only works through PID control and allows different ways.
the limitation of control power when the instrument is switched on, for LoAb = ABSOLUTE LOW ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
a programmable period of time. process value goes below the alarm threshold set on parameter
This is useful when the actuator, driven by the instrument, may be "AL1”. With this mode is possible to program the minimum and the
damaged excess power supplied when the application is not yet in maximum set of “AL1” by “AL1L” and “AL1H” parameters.
the normal rating. (ex. for certain heating elements).
The function depends on the following parameters :
“St.P” – Soft-Start power
“Sst” – Soft-Start time (expressed in hh.mm)
The possible function modes are the following : HiAb = ABSOLUTE HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
1) If both parameters are programmed with values other than OFF, process value goes higher than the alarm threshold set on
when switched on the instrument gives an output power as parameter "AL1". With this mode is possible to program the minimum
programmed on par. “St.P” for the time programmed on par. “SSt”. and the maximum set of “AL1” by “AL1L” and “AL1H” parameters.
Practically, the instrument works in manual condition and switches to
automatic control at the elapsing of time “SSt”.
It is advisable not to program a power “St.P” that is too high as the
function is not deactivated when the automatic control power is
found to be lower than the programmed one.
2) If par. “St.P” = OFF and a value is set on par. “SSt” , at the switch LHAb = ABSOLUTE BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
on, the power calculated by the PID controller is divided by the time process value goes under the alarm threshold set on parameter
“SSt”, in order to calculate a ramp. The output power starts from 0 "AL1L" or goes higher than the alarm threshold set on parameter
and is progressively increased, depending on the calculated ramp, "AL1H".
until the “SSt” time is reached or until the power overcomes the
power calculated by the PID controller.
To disable the Soft-Start function simply program par. “Sst” = OFF
Whenever, a measurement errors occurs during the Soft-Start
execution, the function is interrupted and the instrument gives an
output power as programmed on par. “OPE”. LodE = DEVIATION LOW ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
If the measurement is restored, the Soft-Start is still deactivated. process value goes below the value [SP + AL1]. With this mode is
If it’s desired to activate the Autotuning with Soft-Start set par. possible to program the minimum and the maximum set of “AL1” by
“Auto”=4. “AL1L” and “AL1H” parameters.
The Autotuning will start automatically at the end of programmed
Soft-Start cycle at the condition that the process value is lower (with
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 + 0 = ALARM NOT AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm always remains
active in alarm conditions.
+ 8 = ALARM AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm is active in alarm
conditions and can be deactivated by key “U” if properly
programmed (“USrb”=ASi), and also if alarm conditions still exist.
HidE = DEVIATION HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
process value goes above the value [SP + AL1]. With this mode is "AL1i" - ALARM ACTIVATION IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT
possible to program the minimum and the maximum set of “AL1” by ERROR: This allows one to establish how the alarm have behave in
“AL1L” and “AL1H” parameters. the event of a measurement error (yES=alarm active; no=alarm
deactivated).

4.10.2 - ALARMS HYSTERESIS

The alarm function depend s on alarm hysteresis (par. "HAL1"),
LHdE = DEVIATION BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when the which works in asymmetric way.
process value goes below the value [SP + AL1L] or goes above than In the event of low alarm, the alarm will be activated when the
the value [SP + AL1H] process value goes below the alarm threshold value and will be
deactivated when it goes above the alarm threshold + "HAL1" ; in
case of high alarm, the alarm will be activated when the process
value goes above the alarm threshold value and will be deactivated
when it goes below the alarm threshold - "HAL1".

"Ab1" - ALARM CONFIGURATION: This parameter can assume a

value between 0 and 15.
The number to be set, which will correspond to the function desired,
is obtained by adding the values reported in the following
descriptions :
ALARM BEHAVIOUR AT SWITCH ON: the alarm output may behave
in two different ways, depending on the value added to par. “Ab1”.
+0 = NORMAL BEHAVIOUR: The alarm is always activated when
there are alarm conditions.
+1 = ALARM NOT ACTIVATED AT SWITCH ON: If, when switched For the band alarms, the example of the low alarm is applicable to
on, the instrument is in alarm condition, the alarm is not activated. It the low threshold ("AL1L") while the example of the high alarm is
will be activated only when the process value is in non-alarm applicable to the high threshold ("AL1H").
conditions and then back in alarm conditions.
4.11 - LOOP BREAK ALARM FUNCTION
All the parameters referring to the Loop Break alarm function are
contained in the group “]LbA”.
The Loop Break alarm is available on all the instruments, which
intervenes when, for any reason (short-circuit of a thermocouple,
thermocouple inversion, load interruption), the loop control is
interrupted.
First of all, it is necessary to establish to which output the alarm has
to correspond.
ALARM DELAY: the alarm output may behave in two different ways To do this it is necessary to set the parameter ]
relative to the output
depending on the value added to par. “Ab1”. to be used (“O1F” , “O2F”) in the group “ Out”, programming the
+0 = ALARM NOT DELAYED: The alarm is immediately activated parameter as :
when the alarm condition occurs. = ALno if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is active
+2 = ALARM DELAYED: When the alarm condition occurs, delay while it is OFF when the alarm is not active.
counting begins, as programmed on par. “AL1d” (expressed in sec.) = ALnc if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not active
and the alarm will be activated only after the elapsing of that time. while it is OFF when the alarm is active.
ALARM LATCH: : the alarm output may behave in two different ways = ALni if the alarm output has to be ON when the alarm is not active,
depending on the value added to par. “Ab1”. while it is OFF when the alarm is active but with reverse led
+ 0 = ALARM NOT LATCHED: The alarm remains active in alarm indication (led ON= ]
alarm OFF).
conditions only. Enter group “ LbA” and program which output the alarm signal has
+ 4 = ALARM LATCHED: The alarm is active in alarm conditions and to be addressed to on par. “OLbA”,.
remains active even when these conditions no longer exist, until the The Loop Break alarm is activated if the output power remains at the
correctly programmed key “U”, (“USrb”=Aac) has been pushed. 100% of the value for the time programmed on par. "LbAt"
(expressed in sec.).
To avoid false alarms, the value of this parameter has to be set
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”).
ALARM AKNOWLEDGEMENT: : the alarm output may behave in To restore normal functioning after the alarm, select the control
two different ways depending on the value added to par. “Ab1”. mode “OFF” and then re-program the automatic control (“rEG”) after
checking the correct functioning of probe and actuator.
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To exclude the Loop Break alarm, set “OLbA” = OFF. Par. Description Range Def. Note
19 O1F Functioning of output 1 1.rEG / 2.rEG 1.rEG CONF
4.12 - FUNCTIONING OF KEY “T” ALno / ALnc
The function of key “T” can be set through par. “USrb” contained in ALni / OFF
the group ““]PAn”. 20 O2F Functioning of output 2 1.rEG / 2.rEG ALno CONF
The parameter can be programmed as : ALno / ALnc
= noF : no function ALni / OFF
= tunE : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to
activate/deactivate Auto-tuning or Self-tuning
Group “AL1” (parameters relative to alarm AL1)
= OPLO : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap
Par. Description Range Def. Note
from automatic control (rEG) to manual one (OPLO) and vice versa.
= Aac : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to 21 OAL1 Output where alarm AL1 Out1 / Out2 / Out2 CONF
acknowledge the alarm. (see par. 4.10.1) is addressed OFF
= ASi : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to 22 AL1t Alarm AL1 type LoAb / HiAb HiAb OPER
acknowledge an active alarm (see par. 4.10.1) LHAb / LodE
= CHSP : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to select HidE / LHdE
one of the 4 pre-programmed Set Points on rotation. 23 Ab1 Alarm AL1 functioning 0 ÷ 15 0 CONF
= OFF : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap 24 AL1 Alarm AL1 threshold AL1L÷ AL1H 0 OPER
from automatic control (rEG) to OFF control (OFF) and vice versa. 25 AL1L Low threshold band -1999 ÷ AL1H -1999 CONF
alarm AL1 or Minimum
set alarm AL1 for high
5 - PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS or low alarm
26 AL1H High threshold band AL1L ÷ 9999 9999 CONF
5.1 - PARAMETERS TABLE alarm AL1 or Maximum
Here following are described all the parameters available on the set alarm AL1 for high
instrument. Some of them could be not present or because they are or low alarm
depending on the type of instrument or because they are 27 HAL1 Alarm AL1 hysteresis OFF ÷ 9999 1 CONF
automatically disabled as unnecessary. 28 AL1d Activation delay of OFF ÷ 9999 OFF CONF
The default (Def.) parameter is the factory configuration. alarm AL1 sec.
The Note indicates the menu (ConF or OPEr) of the parameter. 29 AL1i Alarm AL1 activation in no / yES no CONF
case of measuring error
Group “SP” (parameters relative to the Set Point)
Par. Description Range Def. Note Group “LbA” (parameters relative to Loop Break Alarm)
1 nSP programmable Set point 1÷4 1 CONF Par. Description Range Def. Note
2 SPAt Active Set point 1 ÷ nSP 1 CONF 30 OLbA Output where alarm LbA Out1 / Out2 / OFF CONF
3 SP1 Set Point 1 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0 CONF is addressed OFF
4 SP2 Set Point 2 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0 CONF 31 LbAt Time necessary to OFF ÷ 9999 OFF CONF
5 SP3 Set Point 3 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0 CONF activate alarm LbA sec.
6 SP4 Set Point 4 SPLL ÷ SPHL 0 CONF
7 SPLL Low Set Point -1999 ÷ SPHL -50 CONF Group “rEG” (parameters relative to the control)
8 SPHL High Set Point SPLL ÷ 9999 1500 CONF Par. Description Range Def. Note
32 Cont Control type Pid / On.FA Pid OPER
Group “InP” (parameters relative to the measure input) On.FS / nr
Par. Description Range Def. Note 33 Func Functioning mode HEAt / CooL HEAt CONF
9 SEnS Probe type J / CrAL / S / J OPER output 1rEg
Ir.J / Ir.CA / 34 HSEt Hysteresis of ON/OFF 0 ÷ 9999 1 OPER
Pt1 / 0.50 / control
0.60 / 12.60 35 CPdt Compressor Protection OFF÷ 9999 0 CONF
10 SSC Low scale limit in case -1999 ÷ FSC 0 CONF time for 2.rEG sec.
of input with V/I signals 36 Auto Autotuning Fast enable OFF / 3 CONF
11 FSC High scale limit in case SSC ÷ 9999 0 CONF 1/2/3/4
of input with V/I signals 37 SELF Selftuning enable no / yES no CONF
12 dP Number of decimal Pt1 / Ptc / ntc: 0 OPER 38 Pb Proportional band 0 ÷ 9999 50 OPER
figures 0/1 39 Int Integral time OFF ÷ 9999 200 OPER
13 Unit Temperature unit of °C / °F °C CONF 40 dEr Derivative time OFF ÷ 9999 50 OPER
measurement 41 FuOc Fuzzy overshoot control 0.00 ÷ 2.00 0,5 OPER
14 FiL Input digital filter 0FF÷ 20.0 0.5 CONF 42 tcr1 Cycle time of output 1 0.1 ÷ 130.0 20,0 OPER
sec. 43 Prat Power ratio 2rEg / 1rEg 0.01 ÷ 99.99 1.00 CONF
15 OFSt Measuring Offset -1999 ÷ 9999 0 CONF 44 tcr2 Cycle time of 2rEg 0.1 ÷ 130.0 10.0 CONF
16 rot Rotation of the 0.000 ÷ 2.000 1.000 CONF 45 rS Manual reset -100.0÷100.0 0.0 CONF
measuring straight line %
17 InE “OPE” functioning in Our / Or / Ur OUr CONF 46 SLor Gradient of rise ramp 0.00 ÷ 99.99 InF CONF
case of measuring error / InF
18 OPE Output power in case of -100 ÷ 100 0 CONF unit/min.
measuring error % 47 dur.t Duration time 0.00 ÷ 99.59 InF CONF
/ InF
Group “Out” (parameters relative to the outputs) hrs.-min.
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48 SLoF Gradient of fall ramp 0.00 ÷ 99.99 InF CONF permits definition if the visualisation is expressed as degree
/ InF Centigrade (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
unit / min. Filt – INPUT DIGITAL FILTER : This permits programming of the
49 St.P Soft-Start power OFF / OFF CONF constant of time of the software filter referring to the measured input
-100 ÷ 100 % value (in sec.) in order to reduce noise sensitivity (increasing the
50 SSt Soft-Start time OFF / OFF CONF time of reading).
0.1÷7.59 OFSt – MEASURING OFFSET: Positive or negative Offset which is
/ InF added to the value measured by the probe.
hrs.-min. rot – ROTATION OF THE MEASURING STRAIGHT LINE: In this
way the offset programmed on par. “OFSt” is not constant for all
Group “PAn” (parameters relative to the user interface) measurements. By programming “rot”=1.000, the value “OFSt” is
simply added to the value read by the probe before visualisation and
Par. Description Range Def. Note
it remains constant for all the measurements. If instead one does not
51 USrb Functioning of key “T” noF / tunE / tunE CONF
want the programmed offset to be constant for all the measurements,
OPLO / Aac /
it is possible to carry out calibration on two desired values.
ASi / CHSP /
In this case, to define the values to be programmed on par. “OFSt”
OFF
and “rot”, it is necessary to enforce the following formulae :
52 diSP Variable visualized on dEF / Pou / dEF CONF “rot” = (D2-D1) / (M2-M1) “OFSt” = D2 - (“rot” x M2)
the display SP.F / SP.o / where: M1 =measured value 1; D1 = visualisation value when the
AL1 instrument measures M1
53 AdE Shift value for the shift OFF...9999 2 CONF M2 =measured value. 2; D2 = visualisation value when the
index functioning instrument measures M2
54 Edit Fast programming of SE / AE / SAE SAE CONF It then follows that the instrument will visualise : DV = MV x “rot” +
active Set Point and / SAnE “OFSt”
alarms where: DV = visualised value; MV= measured value
InE – “OPE” FUNCTIONING IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT
ERROR: This defines the error conditions of the input allowing the
5.2 - PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION instrument to give the power programmed on par. “OPE” as output.
The possibilities are :
GROUP “ ]SP” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE SET POINT): = Or : the condition occurs in case of over-range or probe breakage
These allow the setting of the control Sets and the Sets = Ur : the condition occurs in case of under-range or probe breakage
function modes. = Our : the condition occurs in case of over-range or under-range or
nSP – NUMBER OF PROGRAMMABLE SET POINTS: This allows probe breakage
definition of the number of Set Points which will be programmed and OPE – OUTPUT POWER IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT ERROR:
stored (from 1 to 4). This permits setting of the power that the instrument has to give as
SPAt – ACTIVE SET POINT : If more than one Set Point is stored, output in case of measurement error. For the ON/OFF regulators the
this allows selection of the active Set Point. power is calculated considering a cycle time equal to 20 sec.
SP1 - SET POINT 1: Value of the Set Point n. 1
SP2 - SET POINT 2: Value of the Set Point n. 2 (it appears if “nSP” GROUP “ ] Out” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE OUTPUTS):
>2 only) They permit to program the outputs functioning.
SP3 - SET POINT 3: Value of the Set Point n. 3 (it appears if “nSP” O1F – FUNCTIONING OF OUTPUT OUT 1: This defines the
>3 only) functioning of output OUT 1 as: control output 1 (1.rEG), control
SP4 - SET POINT 4: Value of the Set Point n. 4 (it appears if “nSP” output 2 (2.rEG), alarm output as normally open (ALno), output alarm
=4 only) normally closed (ALnc), output alarm normally closed with led
SPLL – LOW SET POINT: Lower value programmable as Set Point reverse indication (ALni), output not used (OFF).
SPHL – HIGH SET POINT : Higher value programmable as Set O2F - FUNCTIONING OF OUTPUT OUT 2: Similar to “O1F” but
Point referring to output OUT2.

GROUP “ ]InP” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE INPUTS): GROUP “ ]AL1” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO ALARM AL1):
These permit the definition of visualization modes of the These permit setting of the process alarm AL1 function.
variable measured by the probe. OAL1 – OUTPUT WHERE ALARM AL1 IS ADDRESSED: It defines
SEnS – PROBE TYPE: Depending on model, it permits to select the to which output the alarm AL1 has to be addressed.
type of probe : AL1t – ALARM AL1 TYPE: permits the choice of behaviour for alarm
- thermocouples: J (J), K (CrAL), S (S) or infrared sensors IRS serie A1, by 6 different selections:
with J (Ir.J) or K (Ir.CA) linearization. = LoAb – ABSOLUTE LOW ALARM : The alarm is activated when
- thermoresistances: Pt100 IEC (Pt1) the process value goes below the alarm threshold set on parameter
- thermistors PTC KTY81-121 (Ptc) or NTC 103AT-2 (ntc) "AL1".
SSC – LOW SCALE LIMIT IN EVENT OF INPUT WITH V/I SIGNALS = HiAb - ABSOLUTE HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
: This is the value the instrument has to visualise when the minimum process value goes above the alarm threshold set on parameter
value that can be measured on the scale is present at the input. "AL1".
FSC – HIGH SCALE LIMIT IN EVENT OF INPUT WITH V/I SIGNALS = LHAb - ABSOLUTE BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when
: This is the value the instrument has to visualise when the maximum the process value goes below the alarm threshold set on parameter
value that can be measured on the scale is present at the input. "AL1L" or goes higher than alarm set on parameter "AL1H".
dP – NUMBER OF DECIMAL FIGURES: It permits to decide if the = LodE – DEVIATION LOW ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
measuring resolution has to be 1 (0), 0.1 (1), 0.01 (2), 0.001 (3). In process value goes below the value [SP + AL1]
case of Pt100, PTC and NTC temperature probes the allowed = HidE – DEVIATION HIGH ALARM: The alarm is activated when the
resolutions are 1° (0) and 0.1° (1). process value goes above the value [SP + AL1]
Unit – TEMPERTURE UNIT OF MEASUREMENT : When the
temperature is measured by temperature probes, this parameter

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= LHdE – DEVIATION BAND ALARM: The alarm is activated when Func – FUNCTIONING MODE OUTPUT 1rEG: this permits one to
the process value goes below the value [SP + AL1L] or goes above decide whether the control output 1rEG has to carry out a reverse
the value [SP + AL1H] action, as for example a Heating process ("HEAt") or a direct action,
Ab1 – ALARM AL1 FUNCTION: This permits definition of alarm AL1 as for example a Cooling process ("CooL").
functions, by entering a number between 0 and 15. The number to HSEt –ON/OFF CONTROL HYSTERESIS: Semi-band relative to the
be programmed, that corresponds to the desired function, is obtained Set Point which defines the activation and deactivation values of the
adding the values reported in the following description : control output/s in case of ON/OFF control (On.FA, On.FS, nr).
ALARM BEHAVIOUR AT SWITCH ON: CPdt – COMPRESSOR PROTECTION DELAY TIME: The delay
+0 = NORMAL BEHAVIOUR: The alarm is always activated when time is counted starting from the last 2rEG output switch off , when
there are alarm conditions. it’s used as Neutral zone control mode, during which the output is
+1 = ALARM NOT ACTIVATED AT SWITCH ON: If, at switch on, the kept in off state. The output will be switched on when the
instrument is in alarm condition, the alarm is not activated. It will be temperature regulator requires it at this time is elapsed. The function
activated only when the process value goes beyond and then returns in deactivated programming "CPdt" = OFF.
to alarm conditions. Auto – AUTOTUNING FAST ENABLE : this parameter allows one
ALARM DELAY: to decide how Auto-tuning has to be carried out. The possible
+0 = ALARM NOT DELAYED: The alarm is immediately activated selections are :
when the alarm condition occurs. = 1 – if auto-tuning is desired automatically, each time the instrument
+2 = ALARM DELAYED: When the alarm condition occurs, delay is switched on, on the condition that the process value is lower (with
counting starts as programmed on par. “ALnd” (expressed in sec.) “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than
and the alarm will be activated only after this time has elapsed. [SP+ |SP/2|].
ALARM LATCH: : = 2 – if auto-tuning is desired automatically, the next time the
+ 0 = ALARM NOT LATCHED: The alarm remains active in alarm instrument is switched on, on the condition that the process value is
conditions only. lower (with “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func”
+ 4 = ALARM LATCHED: The alarm is active in alarm conditions and =CooL) than [SP+ |SP/2|], and once the tuning is finished, the par.
remains active even if these conditions no longer exist, until the “Auto” is automatically swapped to the OFF state
correctly programmed key “T” (“USrb”=Aac) has been pushed = 3 - if manual auto-tuning is desired, by selecting par. “tunE” in the
ALARM AKNOWLEDGEMENT: : main menu or by correctly programming key “T” as “USrb” = tunE. In
+ 0 = ALARM NOT AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm remains always this case the auto-tuning starts without any control on the process
active in alarm conditions. value condition. It is recommended to use this option, starting the
+ 8 = ALARM AKNOWLEDGED: The alarm is active in alarm auto-tuning when the process value is as far as possible from the
conditions and can be deactivated through key “T” if properly Set Point because, in order to feature the Auto-tuning FAST with its
programmed (“USrb”=ASi), also if alarm conditions still exist. best performances , it is preferable to respect this condition.
AL1 – ALARM AL1 THRESHOLD : Alarm AL1 threshold for low and = 4 - if it’s desired to activate the autotuning automatically at the end
high alarms. of programmed Soft-Start cycle. The Autotuning will start at the
AL1L – LOW ALARM AL1 : Alarm AL1 low threshold when the alarm condition that the process value is lower (with “Func” =HEAt) than
is a band type or minimum set of AL1 alarm threshold when the alarm [SP- |SP/2|] or higher (with “Func” =CooL) than [SP+ |SP/2|].
is low or high type. = OFF - Autotuning disabled.
AL1H – HIGH ALARM AL1: Alarm AL1 high threshold when the alarm When it’s occurring an Autotuning cycle, led AT blinks.
is a band type or maximum set of AL1 alarm threshold when the SELF – SELF-TUNING ENABLE: Parameter used to enable (yES) or
alarm is low or high type. disable (no) the Self-tuning function. Once the function has been
HAL1 - ALARM AL1 HYSTERESIS: Asymmetrical semi-band relative enabled, the Self-tuning has to be started by selecting item “tunE”, in
to alarm AL1 threshold which defines the deactivation value of alarm the main menu, or through key T properly programmed (“USrb” =
AL1. tunE).When the Self-tuning function is active, led AT is permanently
AL1d – ACTIVATION DELAY OF ALARM AL1: This permits lit, and all the PID parameters ("Pb", "Int", "dEr", ecc.) are no longer
definition of alarm delay activation AL1 when the delay function on visualised.
par. “Ab1” is activated. Pb – PROPORTIONAL BAND: Width of the band around the Set
AL1i – ALARM AL1 ACTIVATION IN CASE OF MEASUREMENT Point within which the proportional control is performed.
ERROR: This permits a definition of measurement error conditions, Int – INTEGRAL TIME: Integral time to be programmed in the PID
i.e whether the alarm has to be active ("yES") or not ("no"). algorithm, expressed in sec.
dEr – DERIVATIVE TIME: : Derivative time to be programmed in the
GROUP “LbA” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE LOOP PID algorithm, expressed in sec.
BREAK ALARM): this contains the parameters relative to the FuOc - FUZZY OVERSHOOT CONTROL: Parameter that permits
Loop Break alarm (control loop interruption), which intervenes the elimination of the variable over-shoots at the start up of the
when, for any reason (short-circuit of a thermocouple, load process or at the changing of the Set Point. A low value of this
interruption, etc) the control loop is interrupted. parameter reduces the overshoot while a high value increase it.
OLbA – OUTPUT WHERE THE LOOP BREAK ALARM IS tcr1 – CYCLE TIME OF OUTPUT 1rEG : Cycle time of output 1rEG
ADDRESSED: This defines to which output the LOOP BREAK alarm with PID control mode, expressed in sec..
has to be addressed. Prat – POWER RATIO 2rEG / 1rEG : Parameter where it is possible
LbAt – TIME NECESSARY TO ACTIVATE THE LOOP BREAK to program the power ratio between the element controlled by output
ALARM : Delay time to the intervention of the Loop Break alarm. 2rEG (ex.Cooling) and the element controlled by output 1rEG (ex.
The alarm intervenes when the output power remains at 100% for Heating) in case of PID double action control.
the time programmed on this parameter (in sec.) tcr2 - CYCLE TIME OF OUTPUT 2rEG : Cycle time of output 2rEG
with PID double action control mode, expressed in sec..
GROUP “ ]rEG” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE CONTROL): rS - MANUAL RESET: Power Offset added to the power increase of
this contains the parameters relative to control functions. the proportional term, in order to eliminate the error when it is not
Cont – CONTROL TYPE: This permits selection of one of the present the integral value. This parameter is only visualised when
possible control modes offered by the instrument : PID (Pid), “Int” =0.
ON/OFF with asymmetrical hysteresis (On.FA), ON/OFF with Parameters relative to the ramps, allowing the Set Point to be
symmetrical hysteresis (On.FS), Neutral Zone ON/OFF (nr). reached in a predetermined time.

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Furthermore, once the first Set (SP1) has been reached, it is Edit - FAST PROGRAMMING OF ACTIVE SET POINT AND
possible to have automatic switching to the second Set (SP2) ALARMS: This decides which are the Sets that can be programmed
after a programmable time, thus obtaining a simple thermal by the fast procedure. The parameter can be programmed as :
cycle (functions available for all the control types) =SE: The active Set Point can be modified while the alarm
SLor – GRADIENT OF RISE RAMP: Gradient of rise ramp to be thresholds cannot be modified
carried out when the process value is lower than the active Set =AE :The active Set Point cannot be modified while the alarm
Point, expressed in unit/minute. thresholds can be modified
Programming the parameter = InF the ramp is not active. =SAE: If the active Set Point or the alarm thresholds can be modified
dur.t - DWELL TIME: Dwell time of the Set Point SP1 before the =SAnE: If the active Set Point or the alarm thresholds cannot be
automatic switching to SP2 (expressed in hrs. and min.) modified
Using this parameter, once the first Set (SP1) has been reached, it is
possible to have automatic switching to the second Set (SP2) after a 6 - PROBLEMS, MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE
programmable time, thus obtaining a simple thermal cycle.
Programming the parameter = InF the function is not active. 6.1 - ERROR SIGNALLING
SLoF - GRADIENT OF FALL RAMP: Gradient of fall ramp to be Error Reason Action
carried out when the process value is higher than the active Set ---- Probe interrupted Verify the correct
Point, expressed in unit/minute. connection between
uuuu The measured variable
Programming the parameter = InF the ramp is not active. probe and instrument and
is under the probe’s
Parameters relative to the Soft-Start function, which allows then verify the correct
limits (under-range)
limitation of control power, when the instrument is switched functioning of the probe
on, for a predetermined time. This function is only available for oooo The measured variable
PID control. is over the probe’s limits
St.P - SOFT START POWER: If parameter “SSt” is programmed (over-range)
with a value other than OFF, this is the power given as output at the ErAt Auto-tuning not possible Swap the instrument to
instrument switch on, for the time “SSt”. because the process OFF control (OFF) and
Practically speaking, the instrument works in manual condition and value is higher (with then to automatic control
switches to automatic control at the elapsing of time “SSt”. “Func” =HEAt) than [SP- (rEG) in order to make the
If instead par. “St.P” = OFF and a value is set on par. “SSt” at |SP/2|] or lower (with error message disappear.
switch on, the power calculated by the PID controller is divided by “Func” =CooL) than Once the error has been
the time “SSt”, in order to calculate a ramp. The output power starts [SP+ |SP/2|]. found, try to repeat the
from 0 and is progressively increased, according to the calculated auto-tuning.
ramp, until the time “SSt” is reached or until the power overcomes noAt Auto-tuning not finished Check the functioning of
the power calculated by the PID controller. within 12 hours probe and actuator and
SSt - SOFT START TIME (for PID control only): Duration time in try to repeat the auto-
hours and min. of the Soft-Start described on pa. “St.P”. tuning.
To disable the Soft-Start function set par. “SSt” = OFF. LbA Loop control interrupted Check the working of
(Loop break alarm) probe and actuator and
GROUP “ ]PAn” (PARAMETERS RELATIVE TO THE USER swap the instrument to
INTERFACE) : This contains the parameters relative to the key (rEG) control
T and display functions. ErEP Possible anomaly of the Push key “P”
Usrb – KEY T FUNCTION : Decides which function is associated to EEPROM memory
key T. The possible selections are : In error conditions, the instrument provides an output power as
= noF : no function programmed on par “OPE” and activates the desired alarms, if the
= tunE : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to relative parameters “ALni” have been programmed = yES.
activate/deactivate the Autotuning or the Self-tuning
= OPLO : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap 6.2 - CLEANING
from the automatic control (rEG) to the manual one (OPLO). We recommend cleaning of the instrument with a slightly wet cloth
= Aac : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to using water and not abrasive cleaners or solvents which may
acknowledge the alarm. damage the instrument.
= ASi : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to
acknowledge an active alarm 6.3 - GUARANTEE AND REPAIRS
= CHSP : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to select The instrument is under warranty against construction vices or
one of the 4 pre-programmed Set Points on rotation. defected material, if noticed within the terms in force at the
= OFF : Pushing the key for 1 sec. at least, it is possible to swap purchasing date.
from the automatic control (rEG) to the OFF control (OFF). The guarantee is limited to repairs or to the replacement of the
diSP - VARIABLE VISUALISED ON THE DISPLAY: Parameter instrument.
through which it is possible to decide what is visualised on the The eventual opening of the housing, the violation of the instrument
display : the process variable (= dEF), the control power (= Pou), the or the improper use and installation of the product will bring about
active Set Point (= SP.F), the Set Point active when there are ramps the immediate withdrawal of the warranty’s effects.
(= SP.o) or the alarm threshold AL1 (= AL1). In the event of a faulty instrument, either within the period of
AdE - SHIFT VALUE FOR THE SHIFT INDEX FUNCTIONING: This warranty, or further to its expiry, please contact our sales department
allows one to decide the functioning mode of the 3 led shift indexes. to obtain authorisation for sending the instrument to our company.
The lighting of the green led “=” indicates that the process value is The faulty product must be shipped to DATASENSOR with a
within the range [SP+AdE ... SP-AdE], the lighting of the red led “-” detailed description of the faults found, without any fees or charge
indicates that the process value is lower than the value [SP-AdE] for DATASENSOR, except in the event of alternative agreements.
and the lighting of the red led “+”indicates that the process value is
higher than the value [SP+AdE]. 7 - TECHNICAL DATA

7.1 – ELECTRICAL DATA

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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 THT Serie s

IRS J and K; RTD Pt 100 IEC; PTC KTY 81-121 (990 Ω @ 25 °C);
NTC 103AT-2 (10KΩ @ 25 °C) or mV signals 0...50 mV, 0...60 mV,
12 ...60 mV
Output/s: Up to 2 outputs. Relay SPST-NO (8 A-AC1, 3 A-AC3 / 250
VAC) ; or in tension to drive SSR (8mA/ 8VDC).
Auxiliary supply output: 10 VDC / 20 mA Max.
Electrical life for relay outputs: 100000 operat.
Installation category: II
Measurement category: I
Protection class against electric shock: Class II for Front panel
Insulation: Reinforced insulation between the low voltage section
(supply and relay outputs) and the front panel; Reinforced insulation
between the low voltage section (supply and relay outputs) and the
extra low voltage section (inputs, SSR outputs); No insulation
between input and SSR outputs.

7.2 – MECHANICAL DATA

Housing: Self-extinguishing plastic, UL 94 V0
Dimensions: 48 x 48 mm DIN, depth 98 mm
Weight: 225 g approx.
Mounting: Flush in panel in 45 x 45 mm hole
Connections: 2 x 1 mm2 screw terminals block
Degree of front panel protection : IP 54 mounted in panel with gasket
Pollution situation: 2
Operating temperature: 0 ... 50 °C
Operating humidity: 30 ... 95 RH% without condensation
Storage temperature: -10 ... +60 °C

7.3 – FUNCTIONAL FEATURES

Control: ON/OFF, single and double action PID
Measurement range: according to the used probe (see range table)
Display resolution: according to the probe used 1/0,1/0,01/0,001
Overall accuracy: +/- 0,5 % fs
Sampling rate: 130 ms.
Display: 4 Red Digit h 12 mm
Compliance: ECC directive EMC 89/336 (EN 61326), ECC directive
LV 73/23 and 93/68 (EN 61010-1)

7.4 – MEASURING RANGE TABLE

INPUT “dP” = 0 “dP”= 1, 2, 3
tc J 0 ... 1000 °C ----
“SEnS” = J 32 ... 1832 °F
tc K 0 ... 1370 °C ----
“SEnS” = CrAl 32 ... 2498 °F
tc S 0 ... 1760 °C ----
“SEnS” = S 32 ... 3200 °F
Pt100 (IEC) -200 ... 850 °C -199.9 ... 850.0 °C
“SEnS” = Pt1 -328 ... 1562 °F -199.9 ... 999.9 °F
PTC (KTY81-121) -55 ... 150 °C -55.0 ... 150.0 °C
For any further information please contact:
“SEnS” = Ptc -67 ... 302 °F -67.0 ...302.0 °F
NTC (103-AT2) -50 ... 110 °C -50.0 ... 110.0 °C
“SEnS” = ntc -58 ... 230 °F -58.0 ... 230.0 °F DATASENSOR SpA

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7.5 – MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS, PANEL CUT-OUT AND
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 INDEX

1 DESCRIPTION
2 OPERATING MODE
2.1 COPYING THE CONFIGURATION FROM AN
INSTRUMENT TO THE DEVICE (UPLOAD)
2.2 COPYING THE CONFIGURATION FROM THE DEVICE

THT-KEY
TO AN INSTRUMENT (DOWNLOAD)
3 INSTALLATION AND USE ADVICES
3.1 USE ALLOWED
3.2 CONNECTIONS
3.3 CONNECTION DRAWING
PROGRAMMING KEY 4 TROUBLES, MAINTENANCE, WARRANTY
4.1 ERRORS SIGNALLING
4.2 CLEANING
4.3 WARRANTY AND REPAIRS
5 TECHNICAL DATA
5.1 ELECTRICAL DATA
5.2 MECHANICAL DATA
5.3 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
5.4 FUNCTIONAL DATA

1 - DESCRIPTION

THT-KEY it’s a device which allows the memorisation and the

transfer of the software configuration of the DATASENSOR
instruments expressly predisposed.
The device it’s mainly useable for the serial programming of the
instruments which need to have the same parameters configuration
or to keep a copy of the programming of an instrument and allow its
rapid retransmission.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Vr. 01 (ENG)

DATASENSOR S.p.A.

VIA LAVINO, 265

40050 Monte San Pietro (BO) ITALY
TEL.: +39 051 6765611
FAX: +39 051 6759324-6759334
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Service e-mail: [email protected]

PREVIOUS STATEMENT 1 - Dip Switch Reading/Writing: It permits to select the device

In this manual are contained all the necessary information for a functioning mode as UPLOAD (OFF) or DOWNLOAD (ON).
correct installation and the instructions for the use and the 2 - Supply connector: Coaxial connector to supply the device
maintenance of the product; we recommend, therefore, to read 3 - Instrument connector: Connector which has to be plugged into
carefully the following instructions. the proper location of the instrument to be programmed.
The maximum care has been used in the realisation of this 4 - Command key: Command key used to transfer the
document, anyway DATASENSOR S.p.A. does not assume any configuration data.
responsibility deriving from the use of itself. 5 - Indication led : It indicates the programming conditions or
The same consideration has to be done for each person or eventual errors.
Company involved in the creation of this manual.
The herewith issue is an exclusive property of DATASENSOR 2 - OPERATING MODE
S.p.A. which forbids any reproduction and divulgation, although
partial, if not expressly authorised.
To use the device it’s necessary that both device and instrument
DATASENSOR S.p.A. reserves the right to execute aesthetically
are being supplied.
and functional modifications, at any moment and without any
Remarks : For all DATASENSOR instruments equipped with
notice.
RS485 serial communication, it’s indispensable that the parameter

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relative to the programming access through serial port is etc. The device can contain the programming relative to just one
programmed in order to allow the remote programming. instrument which can be red only by a DATASENSOR instrument of
the same type; we recommend therefore to stick a label on the
2.1 - COPYING THE CONFIGURATION FROM AN INSTRUMENT device and to annotate a programming description in order to be
TO THE DEVICE (UPLOAD) able to univocally recognise it.
To transfer the configuration of an instrument into the device it is
necessary to proceed in the following way: 3.2 - CONNECTIONS
1) open the inferior door of the device (see figure in Description The device is conceived to be temporary connected to
paragraph) and position both dip switch in the OFF mode. DATASENSOR instruments equipped with special connector 3 pole
2) connect the device to the instrument plugging the special type.
connector. To supply the instrument we recommend to use the proper power
3) verify that the instrument and the device are supplied adaptor with double insulation.
4) observe the indication led on the device: if it results green this
means that a configuration is already loaded on the device while if it Datasensor S.p.A. and its legal representatives are not
results green blinking or red blinking this means that it has not been responsible for any eventual damages to people, things or
loaded any valid configuration on the device . animals deriving from the instrument violation, not proper or
5) press the button placed on the device. wrong use or in any case not in accordance with the
6) observe the indication led : after having pressed the button, the instrument features.
led becomes red and therefore, at the end of the data transfer, it
becomes green. 3.3 - CONNECTION DRAWING
7) now it is possible to disconnect the device.

It can happen that the device is extracted before the upload is

completed.
In this case, after approx. 10 sec., the indication led becomes red
blinking to point out that an error of data transfer is occurred.
The key doesn't result therefore programmed with valid data and it
is necessary to repeat the operation.

2.2 - COPYING THE CONFIGURATION FROM THE DEVICE TO

AN INSTRUMENT (DOWNLOAD)
To transfer the configuration loaded on the device onto an
instrument of the same family, it is necessary to proceed in the
following way:
1) open the inferior door of the device (see figure in Description
paragraph) and position both dip switch in the ON mode.
2) connect the device to an instrument having the same features of 4 - PROBLEMS, MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY
the one from which has been downloaded the desired configuration,
plugging the special connector. 4.1 - ERROR SIGNALLING
3) verify that the instrument and the device are supplied
Operat. LED Cause Action
4) observe the indication led on the device: it has to result green, UP Red blinking Into the device
because if the led results green blinking or red blinking, this means LOAD has not been Verify the correct
that on the device it has not been downloaded any valid
uploaded any connection
configuration and therefore it’s useless to continue.
valid between device
5) if the les results green, press the button placed on the device.
configuration and instrument
6) observe the indication led : after having pressed the button, the
because the and then repeat
led becomes red and therefore, at the end of the data transfer, it
transfer has the operation
becomes green.
been
7) now it is possible to disconnect the device.
interrupted
DOWN Red slowly The download
If the configuration contained into the device should not be LOAD blinking operation has
compatible with the instrument, the led will become red fast blinking
been
and the data won’t be transferred.
interrupted
If instead the device is extracted before the upload is completed,
and therefore
after approx. 10 sec., the indication led becomes red slowly blinking
onto the
to point out that an error of data transfer is occurred.
instrument
The instrument doesn't result therefore programmed with the same
have not been
data of the device and it is necessary to repeat the operation.
transferred all
the
3 - INSTALLATION AND USE ADVICES parameters
DOWN Green blinking The device It’s necessary to
3.1 - USE ALLOWED LOAD does not upload a
The device has been conceived for being exclusively used contain a configuration on
with DATASENSOR instruments compatible with the configuration the device before
same, therefore it cannot be used with other instruments. its transmission
Do avoid to place the instrument in ambient with very high humidity DOWN Red fast The Verify the
or dirt which can provoke condensation or introduction into the LOAD blinking configuration compatibility of
device of parts or conductive substances. contained into the configuration
Do use the device with instruments not yet installed and as much the device it’s contained into the
distant as possible from sources that may produce electromagnetic not compatible device with the
noises as motors, remote control switches, relays, electro valves with the instrument.

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 instrument

4.2 – CLEANING
It’s recommended to clean the instrument only with a cloth welted
with water or with a detergent neither abrasive nor containing
solvents.

4.3 – WARRANTY AND REPAIRS

The instrument is under warranty against construction vices or
defected material, noticed within 12 months from delivery date.
The warranty is limited to the repairs or to the substitution of the
instrument.
The eventual opening of the housing, the violation of the instrument
or the wrong use and installation of the product means the
automatic decay of the warranty.
In case of defected instrument, noticed in warranty period or out of
warranty, do contact our sales department to obtain the shipment
authorisation.
The defected product must be shipped to DATASENSOR with the
detailed description of the failures found and without any fees or
charge for DATASENSOR, safe different agreements.

5 - TECHNICAL DATA

5.1 - ELECTRICAL DATA

Supply: 12 VDC +/- 10% by means of a double isolation power
adaptor
Power consumption: depending on the type of functioning from
approx. 0,5 VA to approx. 4 VA.
Installation category: I
Protection class against electric shock: class III

5.2 - MECHANICAL DATA

Housing: plastic
Dimensions: 98 x 43 mm,depth 18 mm
Weight: 30 g approx.
Supply connection: coaxial connector int. Ø 1,3 mm (positive in the
middle)
Pollution degree: 2
Operating temperature: 0 ... 50 °C
Operating humidity: 30 ... 95 RH% without condensation
Storage temperature: -10 ... +60 °C

5.3 - MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS [mm]

5.4 - FUNCTIONAL DATA

Compliance: EEC directive EMC 89/336 (EN 61326) , EEC directive

LV 73/23 and 93/68 (Instrument operating under 50 VAC and 75
VDC)

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