| iTools Configuration WIZARDS for 3116 & 3216 Controllers |
| The fastest way ever to COMPLETELY Configure a controller...... |
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| Why do I Need the iTools Configuration Wizard? | ||
Use the iTools Configuation Wizard if you want to:
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| Then Press PROCEED and away we go... |
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| The iTools Configuration Wizard will automatically direct you through all facets of the configuration. The TAB options at the top of each page offer a convienient method of advancing to a particular section, or to go back and change any data already entered. |
| STEP 1: CONFIGURE MODULE INPUT |
| The input screen allows the user to define all parameters for the sensor input. | ||
| Configure the type of sensor, the units (deg C, deg F etc), the number of decimal points in the display format, the range limits, filtering time (for eliminating noise), etc | ||
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PARAMETER HELP |
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| For every parameter a help guide is available. Simply select the parameter to change and the parameter help will show information about the parameter selected. | ||||
| STEP 2: CONFIGURE THE PID SETPOINTS |
| The Setpoint screen allows the user to define all parameters for the PID setpoint. | ||
| These include Setpoint limits, values for the two available setpoints, selection of which setpoint is to be used, and a rate limit for the setpoint if required. | ||
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| STEP 3: CONFIGURE THE PID CONTROL LOOP |
| The input screen allows the user to define all
parameters for the sensor input. Sensor Type, Units, Decimal Points, Range limits, Filtering, etc. |
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| STEP 4: CONFIGURE THE MODULE ALARMS |
| The Alarm screen offers a very simple visual indication for setup of the alarms. If an alarm is selected, an image of the type of alarm is displayed showing the alarm operation. The user then simply then selects the alarm trippoint, hystersis (deadband), then advanced alarm functions such as Blockng and latching (refer to help information for details on these parameters) | ||
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| STEP 5: CONFIGURE THE TIMER FUNCTION |
| The 3116 and 3216 have a timer facility to provide a simple RAMP / DWELL function for simple setpoint profile functions. The instrument provides a timer function which may be used to control batch operations, for example, food ovens, sterilisers, fryers. | ||
| The timer may be configured in one of three modes:
1) Dwell at temperature. 2) Delayed switch on timer. 3) Soft start - power limit before switch on. |
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| If not required simply leave the timer type as NONE. | ||
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| STEP 6: CONFIGURE THE MODULE I/O |
| A seperate screen is provided for each I/O available on the module. The user is able to select the I/O type (Relay, Logic out or Logic In depending on the unit and I/O available options). | ||
| Then select the I/O functions, such as PID HEAT or COOL, or alarming. For alarm outputs, the user can assign up to 4 alarms to activate the same output. The output sense can also be inverted for failsafe applications. | ||
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| STEP 7: CONFIGURE THE CURRENT TRANSFORMER (CT) INPUT |
| For applications such as plastic extrusion, the 3116/3216 is available with an optional Current Transformer input to measure the current switched through the load. | ||
| The measurement is filtered so that the on current and off current can be separated. From this it is possible to diagnose several heater faults. | ||
| This screen provides a simple setup for all the required parameters. | ||
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| STEP 8: SET UP SERIAL DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS |
| Available only on the 3216 is the optional ModBus Serial communications options (RS232 & 2-Wire RS485). A simple screen quickly configures all the standard parameters to enable communications. | ||
| If the comms are not fitted or need to be disables, simply set the Module Ident to NONE. | ||
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| STEP 9: SECURITY AND DISPLAY SETUP |
| To allow use by various level of operator, there are 4 levels of security available in the modules. This page allows the security passcodes be set along with the ability to lock out the front buttons, or limit the functional capabilities. | ||
| The 3116 and 3216 offer dual line displays. The upper display is always the input sensor, however the lower display can be set to display a number of parameters, or be turned off. | ||
| Note for currently configured modules this screen also offers a parameter to factory default. | ||
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| STEP 10: *** NEW FEATURE *** SAFETY TEXT MESSAGING |
| This features is unique to the 3116 and 3216. It allows the module to display up to 13 seperate FULL ALPHA NUMERIC TEXT messages, which will scroll across the lower display. The massages have priority levels and the scroll rate can be altered. This provides real information to an operator, rather than a simple alarm beacon. | ||
| The great feature is that any parameter in the controller can be linked to a message. | ||
| If messages are not wanted, simply leave this page blank. | ||
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| STEP 11: PARAMETER AVAILABILITY |
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| This screen allows the module to be configured to show or hide parameters from users depending on the security level the module is set to (see STEP 9 above). | ||
| Simply decide which parameters the operator needs to see in Levels 1 & 2, and then decide if they need to only view the parameter (Read only) or if they need full Read/Write capability for the particular parameter. | ||
| Note Level 3 automatically displays all parameters. | ||
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| THIS COMPLETES THE SETUP |
| The IO SUmmary displays the complete termination details for the module as configured, including function. | ||
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| ONE LAST STEP |
| WHAT TO DO WITH THE NEW CONFIGURATION SETUP ? | ||
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| The newly developed configuration can now be downloaded to an instrument attached to the computer, and/or your configuration can be saved as a CLONE file, which can be downloaded to a module at a later time. |
| EUROTHERM - MAKING IT EASY....... |
| Last Updated Wednesday, March 08, 2006 |
