Series 945

High/Low Limit Control User's Manual

Watlow Controls, 1241 Bundy Blvd., P.O. Box 5580, Winona, MN 55987-5580, Phone: 507/454-5300, Fax: 507/452-4507

W945-LMT1-9345 November, 1993

$10.00 Made in the U.S.A.

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Starting Out

Starting Out With The Series 945,

A Microprocessor-Based Limit Control
Figure 1 Series 945 Input and Output Overview Signal to Drive an Audible Alarm

Single Input Type J, K, T, N, C or Pt2 Thermocouple, RTD or Process

RS-422A, RS423A (RS-232C compatible), or EIA-485 Optional Computer Interface

Dual Alarm Relay Outputs

General Description
Welcome to the Series 945, a 1/4 DIN microprocessor-based, audible alarm, dual alarm relay, single input, high-low limit control. The 945 accepts a Type J, K, T, N, C or Platinel 2 thermocouple, RTD, or process input. The upper display provides process temperature information while the lower display provides alarm status. Output 1 is a DC signal output used to drive an external audible alarm. Output 2 and 3 are alarm relays that de-energize when a limit condition exists. Operator-friendly features include automatic LED indicators to aid in monitoring and set-up, as well as a calibration offset at the front panel. The Series 945 automatically stores all information in a non-volatile memory.

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Power Wiring
How to Wire the Series 945
945A-2CA2-AJAP

The Series 945 wiring is illustrated by model number option. Check the unit sticker on the control (see right) and compare your model number to those shown here and also the model number breakdown in the Appendix of this manual. Series 945 internal circuits appear "inside" the line drawing of the 945, while connections and terminal designations appear "outside" the line drawing. All outputs are referenced to a de-energized state. The final wiring figure is a typical system example. When you apply power without sensor inputs on the terminal strip, the Series 945 will display "- - - -" in the Upper display, and a "0" in the Lower display. Press the ALARM CLEAR key twice, and an ER 7 is displayed for one second. This error indicates an open sensor or A/D error. Remove power to the control and connect the sensor properly, see Page 4 and 5. All wiring and fusing must conform to the National Electric Code and to any locally applicable codes.

Terminal
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Function

4-20, 0-5 + 4-20, Jumper to 3 4-20, 0-5 S1 RTD S2 RTD S3 RTD T.C. + Not Used T.C. L1 240V L1 120V L2 Earth Ground Not Used Not Used DC Output #1 DC + Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Com. N.O. or N.C. Com. N.O. or N.C.

Alarm #2 Alarm #1

Fuse

11 12 13
120 VAC

L1 L2

Figure 2 120 VAC Power Wiring

Earth Ground

WARNING: To avoid potential electric shock, use National Electric Code (NEC) safety practices when wiring and connecting this unit to a power source and to electrical sensors or peripheral devices.

Fuse

10
Fuse

L1

12 13
240 VAC

L2 Earth Ground

Figure 3 240 VAC Power Wiring

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Input Wiring
Sensor Installation Guidelines
We suggest you mount the sensor at a location in your process or system where it reads an average temperature. Choose a point that will adequately represent the process temperature without being overly reactive. For thermocouple inputs: Use an isolated or ungrounded thermocouple if an external 4-20mA output device with a non-isolated circuit common is connected. Extension wire must be of the same alloy as the thermocouple itself to limit errors. For RTD Inputs: There could be a +2F input error for every 1 of lead length resistance when using a 2 wire RTD. That resistance, when added to the RTD element resistance, will result in erroneous input to the instrument. To overcome this problem, use a three wire RTD sensor, which compensates for lead length resistance. When extension wire is used for a three wire RTD, all wires must have the same electrical resistance (i.e. same gauge, copper stranded). For 0-5VDC or 4-20mA process inputs: The rL and rH settings scale the display to match the measured range of the process signal. For 0-5VDC process input, the impedance is 100K. For 4-20mA process input, the impedance is 249.

Thermocouple Input

Figure 4 Thermocouple Input Wiring.

945A - 1 _ _ _ - _ 000 945A - 2 _ _ _ - _ 000 945A - 3 _ _ _ - _ 000

7 9

RTD, 2 or 3 Wire
Figure 5 2 or 3 wire RTD Input Wiring.

Jumper #5 to #6 for 2 Wire RTD

945A - 2 _ _ _ - _ 000 945A - 3 _ _ _ - _ 000

4 5 6

4 5 6

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Wiring

0 - 5VDC Process or Remote Set Point Input

+

1
945A - 2 _ _ _ - _ 000 945A - 3 _ _ _ - _ 000

V DC

Input impedance: 100K

Figure 6 0 - 5 VDC Process Input Wiring.

4 - 20mA Process or Remote Set Point Input

+

945A - 2 _ _ _ - _ 000 945A - 3 _ _ _ - _ 000

1 2 3

IDC
-

4-20mA process input: 249.

A jumper must be installed between Terminal #2 and 3.

Figure 7 4-20mA Process Input Wiring.

Output 1 - Sonalert

945A - _ COpen_ - _ 000 Switched DC, _ Collector, Non-Isolated

Logic Switch 16 17 +

AL1
Sonalert

Figure 8 DC Output 1 (Open Collector).

Output 1

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Alarm Wiring
Alarm Outputs, Form A or B, 6 Amp Mechanical Relay

Figure 9 Alarms Option Wiring Diagram.

945A- _ _ _ 2 - _ 000
Off state impedance is 20K minimum.
24 Fuse L1 Alarm 2 AL2 Fuse L2 L1 L2

Output 3 Output 2

25 26 27

AL2 Alarm 1

Changing the Position of an Alarm Jumper

Whenever you change the position of a jumper, follow this procedure: 1. Remove power from the Series 945. Turn the front panel screw 90 counterclockwise. 2. Grip the front panel bezel and pull it straight out from the control case. The control chassis will come out of the case as you pull the bezel. 3. Set the jumper to the position you want. See Figure 10 for jumper location. 4. Return the control chassis to the case. Be sure you have it oriented correctly. It will not fit in upside down, but check just the same. Press firmly, but gently, to seat the chassis.
Options Board A007-1789

Figure 10 Alarms Jumper Location.

AL2
Output 2

A007-1828
Output 3

AL2

N.O. Contacts (Form A) NOTE: Depending on the unit you order, your control may have 0, 1, or 2 alarm jumpers.

N.C. Contacts (Form B)

Control Chassis - Top View NOTE: The alarm output de-energizes upon an alarm or power interruption to the 945's power supply. When you select N.O. Contacts, the contact is open when an alarm occurs. When selecting N.C. Contacts, the contact closes when an alarm occurs.

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Using Alarms
The Series 945 has two alarm types, Process or Deviation. A Process alarm sets an absolute temperature when the process exceeds that absolute temperature limit. A Deviation alarm alerts the operator when the process strays too far from set point. The reference for the deviation alarm is the process value. Both Process and Deviation alarms can be latching or non-latching. The operator must manually reset a latching alarm before the alarm will reset. The operator must also remove the condition that created the alarm. When the operator removes the condition causing the alarm, a non-latching alarm automatically resets the alarm output. Flashing 'LO" or "HI" in the lower display indicates an alarm. The Lower display alternately shows information from the current parameter and the "LO" or "HI" alarm message at one second intervals. The audible alarm (Output 1) is energized and the alarm relay outputs are de-energized and the A1 and A2 LED are lit. To silence the audible alarm (Output 1)... Press the alarm clear button once. To clear an alarm (Output 2 or Output 3) First correct the alarm condition, then If the alarm is latching Clear it manually; press the ALARM CLEAR key twice as soon as the process temperature is inside the alarm limit according to the HYS parameter. If the alarm is non-latching The alarm will clear itself automatically as soon as the process temperature is inside the alarm limit according to the HYS parameter.

Alarms

CAUTION: An alarm display will be masked by an error condition or when the control is in the Calibration or Setup Menus.

Figure 11 Alarm Display Examples

Press twice Clear a latched and corrected alarm.

AL1 - Indicates Sonalert Output AL2 - Indicates Alarm 2 Outputs 2 & 3

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Keys/Displays

How to Use the Keys and Displays

NOTE: The Upper display will automatically display the process value after 1 minute without key strokes. Upper Display Red, 0.56" high, seven segment, four digit LED display, indicating either process actual temperature, the operating parameter values, or an open sensor. When powering up, the Process display will be blank for 8 seconds.

Figure 12 Series 945 Displays

F&C Indicates the displayed temperature is in degrees Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C). If neither F or C are lit, the 945 is displaying process variable units.

Lower Display Red 0.56" high, seven segment, four digit LED display, prompts for data in the upper display, or error and alarm codes.

A1 & A2 When lit, A1 indicates the audible alarm is active. When A2 is lit, the relay outputs are de-energized.

MODE Key Steps the control through the Operating menu; also, in the Auto mode, enters new data selected less than 5 seconds previously .

ALARM CLEAR Key Pressed once, it silences the audible alarm and A1 is no longer lit. If pressed again, the alarm relays are reset, A2 is no longer lit, and the alarm message is cleared.

UP Key Increases the value of the displayed parameter. A light touch increases the value by one. Holding the key down increases the display value at a rapid rate. New data is self entering in 5 seconds.

Front Panel Locking Screw Secures or releases the control chassis in its case.

DOWN Key Decreases the value of the displayed parameter. A light touch decreases the value by one. Holding the key down decreases the displayed value at a rapid rate. New data is self entering in 5 seconds.

UP/DOWN keys When pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds, the Set Up Menu will appear displaying the LOC parameter. At the LOC parameter, continue to press the UP/DOWN keys, and the Calibration Menu will appear.

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Setup
How to Set the DIP Switch
The Series 945 has a Dual In-line Package (DIP) switch inside the control on the A007-1954 circuit board (middle board). The location of the board and switches appear below. The switches are clearly numbered. When Switch #1 is ON, the Setup parameters can be viewed but not changed. Switch #2 is not used. The factory default is OFF.
A007-1954

Figure 13 DIP Switch Location and Orientation

1 Hardware Lockout of SETUP Parameters 2 Battery Discharge for Not Used Storage (Factory default is OFF)

Control Chassis - Top View

Entering the Setup Menu

The Setup Menu displays the parameters that configure the Series 945's features to your application. To enter the Setup Menu, press the UP and DOWN keys simultaneously for 3 seconds. The Lower display will show the LOC parameter, and the Upper display will show its current level. All keys will be inactive until you release both keys. You can get to the LOC parameter from anywhere. Use the MODE key to cycle through the menu; use the UP/DOWN keys to select Setup data. You may not see all the parameters in this menu, depending on the unit's configuration and model number. After stepping through the menu, you will return to the control set point parameter under the Operation menu.

Figure 14 Entering the Setup Menu.

Setup Parameters
When you are at the top of the menu, the Series 945 displays the user level of operation in the upper display, and the LOC parameter in the lower display. When you press the MODE key, the value of the next parameter appears in the upper display, and the parameter itself appears in the lower display. Shaded parameters will not always appear, depending on your control configuration.

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Setup
LOC Lock: Selects the level of operator lock-out. Range: 0 - 2 Default: 0 The levels of operator lock-out are defined as follows: LOC 0: All operating parameters may be viewed or changed. LOC 1: No calibration offset adjustments permitted. LOC 2: No adjustments permitted. In Input: Selects the sensor input type. Only those input types which are compatible with your unit will appear. See the model number information for your type. Range: J, K (appears as H), t, n, c, Pt2, rtd, rt.d, 0-5, 420 Default: t Decimal: Selects the location of the decimal point for all process related data. This parameter only appears if the In parameter is 0-5 or 420. Range: 0, 0.0, 0.00 Default: 0 Celsius _ Fahrenheit: Selects the units of temperature measurement for the control. This parameter only appears if the In parameter is a thermocouple or RTD input selection. Range: C or F Default: F Range Low: Selects the low limit of the process alarm set point and the deviation alarm target set point. See Table 1 on Page 11 for range values. Range: Sensor range low to rH Default: Low limit of sensor type Range High: Selects the high limit of the process alarm set point and the deviation alarm target set point. See Table 1 on Page 11 for range values. Range: Sensor range high to rL Default: High limit of sensor type Alarm 2 Type: Determines whether the Alarm 2 Outputs are a process or deviation alarm. A process alarm is set at an absolute temperature to prevent over/underrange. Range: Pr or dE Default: Pr Latching : Selects whether Alarm 2 Outputs are latching or non-latching. Latching must be cleared before the alarm output will reset. Non-latching automatically resets the alarm output when the condition clears. Range: LAt or nLA Default: LAt Hysteresis: Selects the switching hysteresis for Alarm 1 and Alarm 2. Range: 1F - 99F 0.1F - 9.9F Default: 3F 1C - 55C 0.1C - 5.5C 1Unit - 99 Units 0.1 Units - 9.9 Units RTD: Selects the RTD calibration curve for RTD inputs. This parameter will not appear unless In = rtd or rt.d. JIS = 0.003916/C, DIN = 0.003850/C. Range: din or JIS Default: DIN Baud: Represents the baud rate the serial communications is running at. Appears if your 945 has communications. Range: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 Default: 1200 Data: Allows the user to select the data bits and parity for communication. This parameter will appear if your Series 945 has communications. Range: 7 o = 7 data bits and odd parity Default: 7 o 7 E = 7 data bits and even parity 8 n = 8 Data bits and no parity

dEC

C_F

NOTE: In the deviation mode, rL and rH only effect the target set point values.

rL

rH

AtyP

LAt

HYS

rtd

bAUd

dAtA

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Protocol: Selects the communication protocol. This parameter will appear if your Series 945 has communications. FULL = ANSI X3.28 2.2 - A.3 On = XON - XOFF Range: FULL or On Default: FULL Address: Selects the address for this unit if Prot = FULL. This parameter will appear if your Series 945 has communications. Range: 0 to 31 Default: 0 Log: Selects the data logging function for a printout of the data. Appears if your 945 has communications, Prot = On, and Log = tAbL or CHrt. Range: OFF, tAbL or CHrt Default: OFF Line: Selects the number of lines per page of data logged output. Match this parameter to the number of lines per page your printer prints. After you select the number of lines to print, a form feed character is sent to the printer, resetting the top of the page. Range: 10 to 127 Default: 65 Year: Select the current year for the data logging header. Appears if Prot = On and Log = tAbL or CHrt. Parameter resets to default after a power interruption. Range: 0 to 99 Default: 92 Month: Select the current month for the data logging header. Appears if Prot = On and Log = tAbL or CHrt. Parameter resets to default after a power interruption. Range: 1 to 12 Default: 01 Day: Select the current day for the data logging header. Appears if Prot = On and Log = tAbL or Chrt. Parameter resets to default after a power interruption Range: 1 to 31 Default: 01 Hour: Represents the 24 hour time-of-day clock setting for hours. Appears if Prot = On and Log = tAbL or CHrt Parameter resets to default after a power interruption. Range: 0 to 23 Default: 0 Minutes: Represents the 24 hour time-of-day clock setting for minutes. Appears if Prot = On and Log = tAbL or CHrt. Parameter resets to default after a power interruption. Range: 0 to 59 Default: 0 Interval: Selects the time interval for the logging function. The logging interval is in tenth of a minute increments. Appears if your 945 has communications, Prot = On, and Log = tAbL or CHrt. Range: 0.0 to 60.0 minutes Default: 0.0 Tag: Selects what variables are to be transmitted out during the data logging function. Any combination of process, set point and alarms may be "tagged" for logging. Appears if your Series 945 has communications, Prot = On, and Log = tAbL. P = Process t = Target Set Point A = Alarm Set Points Range: PtA, Pt -, P-A, P-- -tA, -A-, --t, --Default: --Input Type J K (appears as H) t n c Pt2 rtd (1) rt.d (0.1) 0-5 (VDC) 420 (mA) Sensor Range Low 32F/0C -328F/-200C -328F/-200C 32F/0C 797F/425C 32F/0C -328F/-200C -99.9F/-99.9C -5.00/-50.0/-500 -5.00/-50.0/-500 Sensor Range High 1382F/750C 2282F/1250C 662F/350C 2282F/1250C 4200F/2315C 2543F/1395C 1112F/600C 392.0F/200.0C 35.00/350.0/3500 35.00/350.0/3500

Setup
Prot Addr

Log

LinE

YEAr

Mon

Day

Hour

Min

Int

tAg

Table 1 Input Ranges.

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Setup
Setup Menu
Use this page as a master copy for configuring your Series 945. Do not enter any values here; make photocopies instead.

Table 2 Setup Menu Prompts and Descriptions.

Setup Parameters
LOC In

Value

Range
0-2 J, K (appears as H), t, n, c, Pt2, rtd, rt.d, 0-5, 420 Dependent on model number. 0, 0.0, or 0.00 Dependent on input type. C or F Will not appear if In = 0-5 or 420. rL to rH rH to rL Pr or dE LAt or nLA

Factory Default
0 t

dEC C_F rL rH AtyP LAt HYS rtd bAUd dAtA Prot Addr Log LinE YEAr Mon Day Hour Min Int tag

0 F Input selection dependent. Input selection dependent. Pr LAt

1F - 99F, 1C - 55C, 1U - 99U 3F 0.1F - 9.9F, 0.1C - 5.5C, 0.1U - 9.9U JIS or din 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 7 o = Odd parity, 7 E = Even parity 8 n = 8 data bits and no parity FULL or On 0 to 31 OFF, tAbL or CHrt 10 to 127 0 to 99 1 to 12 1 to 31 0 to 23 0 to 59 0.0 to 60.0 minutes PtA, Pt, P-A, P--, -tA, -t-, --A, --P = Process, T = Target A = Alarm Set points DIN 1200 7o FULL 0 OFF 65 92 01 01 0 0 0.0 ---

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Operation
M

Mode Key

NOTE:
The Upper display will always return to the process value after 1 minute without key strokes.

ACt ALO AHI CAL OFF ( ( ( ) ) )

Represents target set point for deviation alarms, or remains blank

Figure 15 The Operation Menu.

Operation Parameters
Target Set Point or Blank: Displays the target set point while using deviation alarm only. Display remains blank while in the process alarm mode. Alarm Low: This parameter represents the low process alarm or low deviation alarm for the mechanical relay alarms. Range: 0 to -999F/0 to -999C/0 to -999 Units Default: -999F If AtyP = Pr: Range: rL to AHI Default: rL Alarm High: This parameter represents the high process alarm or high deviation alarm for the mechanical relay alarms. Range: 0 to 999F/0 to 999C/0 to 999 Units Default: 999F If AtyP = Pr: Range: ALO to rH Default: rH Calibration Offset: Adds or subtracts degrees from the input signal. Range: 180F / 100C Default: 0 ALO

AHI

OFF

Operation Menu
Use this page as a master copy for your Series 945 Operation Parameters. Do not enter any values here; make photocopies instead.

Table 3 Operation Menu Prompts and Descriptions.

Operation Parameters
Target Set Point ALOAHIOFF Deviation dE Process Pr Deviation dE Process Pr

Value

Range
See explanation above. -999 to 0 rL to AHI 0 to 999 ALO to rH 180F / 100C

Factory Default

-999 rL 999 rH 0

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Calibration
Before attempting to calibrate, make sure you have the proper equipment called for in each procedure.

Entering the Calibration Menu

Enter the Calibration Menu to change the configuration of the dFL (default language) parameter. Several parameters are dependent on the dFL parameter, they are listed below. It is a good idea to change this parameter, if necessary, before entering the Setup menu. The factory configures your unit to your preference, but can be changed at any time. In the Calibration menu, various input signals must also be supplied in order for the control to go through its auto calibration. The calibration menu can only be entered from the LOC parameter in the Setup menu. Press the UP/DOWN keys simultaneously for 3 seconds. (1 second). The CAL parameter appears in the lower display with "no" in the upper display.

Figure 16 Entering the Calibration Menu.

NOTE: Calibration values are not retained unless you are in the MANUAL mode. Do not enter the MANUAL mode until you are at the correct input parameters.

Any inadvertent change in the displayed data, when pressing the UP/DOWN keys, is ignored. Press the UP/DOWN keys to change the upper display to "yES." Press the MODE key to enter the calibration sequence. Upon entering the calibration menu, the top display window indicates CAL. The upper display continues to indicate CAL while the operator walks through the entire calibration parameter list. The control uses the lower display to prompt the user as to what the input should be. The rSt parameter restores the factory calibration values to the Series 945. If you calibrate your control incorrectly, you have the option to default to the original values. Once you leave the CAL menu, the values are entered. The dFL parameter allows you to select either U.S. parameters which include displaying rate, reset, F, and proportional band in degrees or units, or select SI (System International). The parameters displayed here are integral, derivative, C, and proportional band in % of span. Once the information has been properly established and maintained for 5 to 10 seconds, the MODE key may then be used to display the next parameter. After the final input is established, press the MODE key twice to return the unit to the configuration menu at the top of the parameter list.

NOTE: While in the Calibration Menu, all outputs are OFF, except the 4-20mA output.

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Calibration
Calibration Menu

CAL tCL tCH tC rLO rHI O U 5 U 4 A 20A 4tYP rst dISP dFL

( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (

) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

YES to calibrate, No skips to display test. Input 0.00mV for low thermocouple input. Input 50.00mV (16.035 for r, S or b units) for high thermocouple input. Connect a "J" T/C compensator, with inputs shorted. T/C units only. Connect the JIS RTD low resistance per model number. Connect the JIS RTD high resistance per model number. Set the voltage source to 0.000 volts. Set the voltage source to 5.000 volts. Set the current source to 4.00mA. Set the current source to 20.00mA. Select "rEly." Restores factory calibration values. Factory use only. Select US (rate, reset, proportional band in degrees or units, F) or SI (integral, derivative, proportional band in % of span, C). Factory use only. Figure 17 Calibration Menu

MEM (

Before attempting to calibrate, make sure you have the proper equipment called for in each procedure. The Series 945 is calibrated and tested before leaving the factory.

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T/C and RTD

Thermocouple Field Calibration Procedure
Equipment Required:
Type "J" or "R" Reference Compensator with reference junction at 32F/0C, OR Type "J" or "R" Thermocouple Calibrator set at 32F/0C. Precision millivolt source, 0-50mV min. range, 0.01mV resolution

Setup And Calibration

1. Connect the AC line voltage L1, L2, and ground to the proper terminals. 2. Connect the millivolt source to Terminal #9 Negative and Terminal #7 Positive on the Series 945 terminal strip. Use regular 20 - 24 gauge wire. 3. Apply power to the unit and allow it to warm up for 15 minutes. After warm-up put the unit in the CAL menu. See Page 14. NOTE Before calibration on an installed control, make sure all data and parameters are documented. See Setup, and Operation Tables, Pages 12 and 13. 4. Press ALARM CLEAR twice to enter the calibration mode. The unit is calibrating when the ALARM CLEAR LED is ON. Make sure the LED is on only when you are in the correct parameters. See Figure 16. 5. At tcL, enter 0.00mV from the millivolt source to the control. Allow 10 seconds to stabilize. Press MODE. 6. At tcH, enter 50.00mV for type "J" units or 16.035mV for type "R" units from the millivolt source to the 945. Allow at least 10 seconds to stabilize. Press MODE. 7. At tc, disconnect the millivolt source, and connect the reference compensator or T/C calibrator to Terminal #9 Negative, and Terminal #7 Positive on the 945 terminal strip. Allow 10 seconds to stabilize. The unit leaves CAL if 1 minute passes between key activations. Press ALARM CLEAR twice to exit the calibration mode. To conclude, advance to the next prompt or exit the CAL menu.

IMPORTANT: When the ALARM CLEAR LED is ON the unit is automatically calibrating. Your sequence is VERY important. Always move to the next parameter before changing the calibration equipment.

RTD Field Calibration Procedure

Equipment Required:
1K precision decade resistance box with 0.01 ohms resolution.

Setup And Calibration

1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the AC line voltage L1, L2, and ground to the proper terminals. Connect the decade resistance box to Terminal #4, 5 and 6 on the ter-minal strip. Use regular 20 - 24 gauge wire of the same length and type. Apply power to the unit and allow warm up for 15 minutes. After warm-up put the unit in the CAL menu. See Page 14. Press MODE until rLO s displayed. Press ALARM CLEAR twice to enter the calibration mode. The unit is calibrating when the ALARM CLEAR LED is ON. Make sure the LED is on only when you are in the correct parameters. See Figure 16. At rLO set the decade resistance box to the correct low setting below. This can be calibrated to JIS or DIN. Allow 10 seconds to stabilize. Press MODE.

5.

Calibration
Table 4 RTD Settings.

Low 17.31 59.59

High 317.33 177.13

945A-2XX0-0000 945A-3XX0-0000
6.

1 0.1

16

At rHI, set the decade resistance box to the correct high setting. Allow at least 10 seconds to stabilize. The unit leaves the CAL mode if 1 minute passes between key activations. Press ALARM CLEAR twice to exit the calibration mode. To conclude, advance the MODE WATLOW Series 945 High/Low Limit User's Manual key to the next prompt or exit the CAL menu.

0 - 5V/4-20mA Input
0 - 5 Volt Input Field Calibration Procedure
Equipment Required:
Precision voltage source 0-5 volt minimum range with 0.001 volt resolution.

Setup And Calibration

1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the AC line voltage L1, L2, and ground to the proper terminals on the 945. Connect the voltage/current source to Terminal #1 and #3 on the Series 945 terminal strip. Use regular 20 - 24 gauge wire. Apply power to the unit and allow it to warm up for 15 minutes. After warm-up put the unit in the CAL menu. See Page 14. Press the MODE key until OU is displayed. Press ALARM CLEAR twice to enter the calibration mode. The unit is calibrating when the ALARM CLEAR LED is ON. Make sure the LED is on only when you are in the correct parameters. See Figure 16. At the OU parameter, set the voltage/current source to 0.000volts. Allow at least 10 seconds to stabilize. Press the MODE key. At the 5U parameter, set the voltage/current source to 5.000 volts. Allow at least 10 seconds to stabilize. The unit leaves the CAL mode if 1 minute passes between key activations. Press ALARM CLEAR twice to exit the calibration mode. To conclude the 0-5 Volt calibration, advance the MODE key to the next prompt or exit the CAL menu.

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NOTE
Before calibration on an installed control, make sure all data and parameters are documented. See Setup and Operation Tables, Pages 12 and 13.

4-20mA Input Field Calibration Procedure

Equipment Required:
Precision current source 0-20mA minimum range with 0.01 mA resolution. IMPORTANT: When the ALARM CLEAR LED is ON the unit is automatically calibrating. Your sequence is VERY important. Always move to the next prompt before changing the calibration equipment.

Setup And Calibration

1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the AC line voltage L1, L2, and ground to the proper terminals on the Series 945. Jumper for correct line voltage. See Chapter 2. Connect the voltage/current source to Terminal #1 and #3. Jumper Terminal #2 to #3 on the Series 945 terminal strip. Use regular 20 - 24 gauge wire. Apply power to the unit and allow it to warm up for 15 minutes. After warm-up put the unit in the CAL menu. See Page 14. Press the MODE key until 4A is displayed. Press the ALARM CLEAR key twice to enter the calibration mode. The unit is calibrating when the ALARM CLEAR LED is ON. Make sure the LED is on only when you are in the correct parameters. See Figure 16. At the 4A parameter, set the mA source to 4.00mA. Allow at least 10 seconds to stabilize. Press the MODE key. At the 20A parameter, set the voltage/current source to 20.00mA. Allow at least 10 seconds to stabilize. The unit leaves the CAL mode if 1 minute passes between key activations. Press ALARM CLEAR twice to exit the calibration mode. To conclude, advance the MODE key to the next prompt or exit the CAL menu.

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Specifications
Control Mode High/Low limit. RS-422A,RS423A, or EIA-485 data communications available. Operator Interface Membrane front panel. Dual, four digit 0.56" LED displays. MODE, UP, DOWN, and ALARM CLEAR keys. Input Thermocouple, RTD, and electrical process input. Automatic cold junction compensation for thermocouple. RTD input 2 or 3 wire, platinum, 100 ohm @ 0C software selectable, JIS curve #3916 (0.003916 //C) or DIN curve #3850 (0.003850 //C). Sensor break protection de-energizes control outputs to protect the system. Grounded or ungrounded sensors. F, C, or process variable units are user selectable. Operating ranges user selectable. J t/c: 32 to 1382F or 0 to 750C K t/c: -328 to 2282F or -200 to 1250C T t/c: -328 to 662F or -200 to 350C N t/c: 32 to 2282F or 0 to 1250C C t/c: 797 to 4200F or 425 to 2315C PT2 32 to 2543F or 0 to 1395C 1 RTD: -328 to 1112F or -200 to 600C 0.1 RTD: -99.9 to 392.0F or -99.9 to 200.00C 0-5VDC: -500 to 3500 units 4-20mA: -500 to 3500 units Sonalert, Alarm 1, Output 1 Switched DC (Open Collector), 500 minimum load resistance, 1K load, 9mA minimum, 22mA maximum, non-isolated. Energized in alarm state. Alarm 2, Output 2 Electromechanical relay, Form A or B, 6A @ 115/230VAC, 6A @ 28VDC, 1/8 hp, @ 115 VAC, 125VA @ 115VAC. Off state impedance is 20K minimum. Alarm 2, Output 3 Electromechanical relay, Form A or B, 6A @ 115/230VAC, 6A @ 28VDC, 1/8 hp @ 115VAC, 125VA @ 115VAC. Off state impedance is 20K minimum. Accuracy Calibration Accuracy and Sensor Conformity: 0.1% of span, 1 LSD, 77F 5F (25C 3C) ambient and rated line voltage 10%. Accuracy Span: 1000F or 540C minimum. Temperature Stability: 0.1F/F (0.1C/C) change in ambient. Voltage Stability: 0.01% of span /% of rated line voltage. Terminals #6 compression type screw terminals.

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Communications Serial data communications. RS-422A or RS-423A (RS-232C compatible) or EIA-485. ANSI X3.28 protocol, or XON/XOFF protocol. Isolated. Data logging. #6 compression type screw terminals. Power 120/240VAC + 10%, -15%, 50/60Hz, 5%. 16VA maximum. Data retention upon power failure via non volatile memory. Operating Environment 32 to 149F/0 to 65C. 0 to 90% RH, non-condensing. Dimensions Height: Width: Overall depth: Behind panel depth: Weight:

Specifications

3.8 in. 3.8 in. 7.0 in. 6.0 in. 2.5 lb. max.

97 mm 97 mm 178 mm 153 mm 0.4 kg

Series 945 Model Number Information

The Series 945 Model Number, listed on your unit sticker, is defined below.

94 5A
Control Series 945 = 1/4 DIN, single input, High/Low limit, dual alarms, dual digital displays.

1CA 2

A0 0 0 J AP

Input Type 1 = 2 = 3 =

Type J, K, T, N, C, PT2 thermocouple Type J, K, T, N, C, PT 2 thermocouple, RTD 1, 4-20mA, 0-5VDC Type J, K, T, N, C, PT 2 thermocouple, RTD 0.1, 4-20mA, 0-5VDC

Alarm 1 Output 1 Type C = Switched DC, (Open Collector), non-isolated Alarm 2 Output 2 & 3 Type 2 = Dual, Mechanical Relay, 6A, Form A or B Communications A = None B = Isolated RS-423/RS-422 D = EIA-485

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Watlow Controls, 1241 Bundy Blvd., P.O. Box 5580, Winona, MN 55987-5580, Phone: 507/454-5300, Fax: 507/452-4507

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