User Guide

/2 DIN Process Controller

IM/C501_10

C501

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Earth (ground) terminal

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GETTING STARTED

The COMMANDER 500 can be configured and made ready for operation in three easy
steps. This 'Getting Started' guide provides an overview of these steps and, where
necessary, refers to the relevant section of the manual.
Step 1 Decide on the Application Template and the
Output Configuration required
Step 2 Connect the process inputs and outputs
Step 3 Power up the instrument, set the template number and the
output configuration details

Your COMMANDER 500 is now ready for operation

Step 1 Application Template and Output Configuration

Choose the Template which best suits your application from the list in Table A,
located on the rear fold-out.

Choose the Control Output Type required from the list of options in Table B on the
rear foldout.

Step 2 Electrical Connections

Using the labels on the back of the instrument as a guide, connect the process inputs,
outputs and power supplies. Refer to Section 5.2 of this manual (Electrical Installation)
for more information.

Continued

GETTING STARTED
Step 3 Setting the Parameters (Fig. GS.1)
A

Power-up the instrument. Press the

and
keys simultaneously and hold for
3 seconds to advance directly to Level 6 Basic Configuration.

Set the appropriate application template, output type and control action. Use the
key to advance between frames and upper
and
keys to adjust the
default values see Section 4.2 for further information.

Note. When the output type has been selected, the available inputs and outputs
default to the settings shown in Table B on the rear fold-out.
C

If you are not using 4 to 20mA inputs, then select Level 7 using the upper
and
keys and set up Analog Inputs I/P1 to I/P3 to suit your process see Section 4.3.

Controller templates only:

Select Level 2 using the upper
and
keys and set the tune parameters:
Analog or Motorized Valve Control set the Proportional, Integral and
Derivative terms.
Time Proportioning Control set the Cycle Time, Hysteresis and P, I & D Terms
Heat/Cool Outputs set the points at which the Output 1 and Output 2
become active.

Press

Adjust the set point to the required value.

to return to the Operating displays.

Your COMMANDER 500 is now in operation

A
50.1
50.5

LEV.6
APPL

LEV.7
INPt

LEV2
tUNE

F
50.1
50.5

B
50

t.APP
01.SL
O.tYP
ANLG

50.1
50.5

C.ACt
rEV

50

50

Note. With the above

configuration, no alarms
or limits have been set
and
advanced
functionality
(gain
scheduling, set point
sources etc.) has not
been enabled.

FrEJ
50
Fig. GS.1 Setting the Parameters

OVERVIEW
This manual is divided into 5 sections which contain all the information needed to install, configure,
commission and operate the COMMANDER 501 Process Controller. Each section is identified
clearly by a symbol as shown in Fig. 1.
Displays and Controls
Displays and Function Keys
LED Indication
Error Messages

Operator Mode (Level 1)

Single Loop Controller
Motorized Valve Controller
Auto/Manual &
Backup Stations

Set Up Mode (Levels 2 to 5)

Level 2 Tuning
Level 3 Set Points
Level 4 Alarm Trip Points
Level 5 Valve Setup

Configuration Mode (Levels 6 to E)

Level 6 Basic Configuration
Level 7 Input Configuration
Level 8 Alarm Configuration
Level 9 Set Point Configuration
Level A Control Configuration
Level B Operator Configuration
Level C Output Configuration
Level D Serial Communications
Level E System Calibration

Installation
Siting
Mounting
Electrical Connections

Fig. 1 Overview of Contents

Table A Template Applications

B Output Sources
Getting
Started

Getting
Started

Table C Digital Sources

D Analog Sources

Fig. 2 Foldouts

Shunt Resistors
2 x 100
(+1 optional)

Process Labels
x3

Panel Clamps
x2

CJ Sensor
x1
(+1 optional)

Fig. 3 Accessories

CONTENTS
Section

Page

OVERVIEW .................................................... 1
1

DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS ........ 3

1.1 Introduction ....................................... 3
1.2 Use of Function Keys ....................... 4
1.3 Secret-til-Lit Indicators ..................... 8
1.4 Character Set .................................... 8
1.5 Error Messages ................................ 9
1.6 Processor Watchdog ...................... 10
1.7 Loop Break Monitor ........................ 10
1.8 Glossary of Abbreviations .............. 10

OPERATOR LEVEL .............................. 11

2.1 Introduction ................................... 11
2.2 Single Loop Controller
(Templates 1 and 2) ....................... 12
2.3 Auto/Manual Station
(Templates 3 and 4) ....................... 14
2.4 Analog Backup
(Templates 5 and 6) ....................... 16
2.5 Indicator/Manual Loader Station
(Templates 7 and 8) ....................... 18
2.6 Heat/Cool Output Types ................ 19
2.7 Motorized Valve Output Types ...... 20
2.8 Auto-tune ....................................... 21
2.9 Control Efficiency Monitor ............. 24

SET
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

CONFIGURATION MODE ..................... 38

4.1 Introduction .................................... 38
4.2 Level 6 Basic Configuration ....... 39
4.3 Level 7 Analog Inputs ................. 43
4.4 Level 8 Alarms ............................ 47
4.5 Level 9 Set Point Configuration .. 51
4.6 Level A Control Configuration .... 54
4.7 Level B Operator Configuration .. 59
4.8 Level C Output
Assignment Configuration ............. 61
4.9 Level D Serial
Communications Configuration ..... 67
4.10 Level E Calibration ..................... 68

UP MODE ...................................... 27
Introduction .................................... 27
Level 2 Tune ............................... 28
Level 3 Set Points ...................... 32
Level 4 Alarm Trip Points ........... 34
Level 5 Valve Setup .................... 35

Section
5

Page

INSTALLATION ..................................... 71
5.1 Mechanical Installation .................. 71
5.2 Electrical Installation ..................... 76
5.3 Relays ........................................... 79
5.4 Digital Output ................................ 79
5.5 Control or Retransmission
Analog Output ................................ 79
5.6 Motorized Valve Connections ....... 80
5.7 Input Connections ......................... 80
5.8 Output Connections ...................... 81
5.9 Power Supply Connections ........... 81

SPECIFICATION ......................................... 82
APPENDIX A CONTROL TEMPLATES .. 84
A1 Single Loop Controller
(Templates 1 and 2) ....................... 85
A2 Auto/Manual Station and Analog
Backup Station .............................. 86
A3 Indicator/Manual Loader Station
(Templates 7 and 8) ....................... 89
B4 Six Logic Equations ....................... 90
APPENDIX B COMMANDER
CONFIGURATION EDITOR ........................ 90
B1 Introduction .................................... 90
B2 Analog Input Customization .......... 90
B3 Four Programmable Maths Blocks 90
B5 Process Alarm Customization ....... 90
B6 Two Real Time Alarms ................... 90
B7 Two Delay Timers .......................... 90
B8 Two Custom Linearizers ................ 91
B9 Template Customization ................ 91
B10 Connecting the
COMMANDER PC Configurator ... 91
FRAMES INDEX ......................................... 92
INDEX ........................................................ 95

DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS

1.1 Introduction
The COMMANDER 500 front panel displays, function keys and LED indicators are shown in Fig. 1.1.

COMMANDER 500
100

58.8
62.4

80

60

40

LR

15.0

20

OP1

OP2

Function Keys
Raise

Lower

Alarm
Acknowledge

Local/Remote

Up

Parameter Advance

LR

Auto/manual

Down

Fig. 1.1 Front Panel Displays and Function Keys

3

DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS

1.2 Use of Function Keys

A Raise and Lower Keys

bIAS
50.0

51.0 +

LEV1
OPEr

49.0
Use to change/set a parameter value

LEV2
tUnE

and

move between levels

B Up and Down Keys

700

710 +

2.00

LEV2
tUnE

2.01

CYCl
5.0

690
Use to adjust the output value

Frame 1
(top of level)

Frame 2

move between frames within a Setup

or Configuration level. Any changes made
on the current frame are stored when the
next frame is selected.

and

C Parameter Advance Key

LEV2
tUnE

Frame 1
(top of level)

CYCl
5.0

Frame 2

LEVx
1001
1002
1003

Use to advance to the next

frame within a level

Press and hold

select the top (LEV.x) frame

from within a level

or

Note. This key also stores any changes made in the previous frame
D Auto/Manual Key
Auto

Manual

450.2
500.0

450.2
500.0

70

70

M
Use to select Auto or Manual control mode

Fig. 1.2a Use of Function Keys

4

Process Variable
Control Set Point
Control Output (%)

DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS

1.2 Use of Function Keys

E Alarm Acknowledgement
(Flashing)

(On continuously)

(Off)

Any active,
unacknowledged alarms

All active alarms

acknowledged

No active
alarms present

1.HP1
200.3

1HP1
2003

450.2
500.0

70

450.2
500.0

70

ACt
or

ACK
CLr
LAt

2.xxx
200.3

ACK
or

ACt

LAt
Unacknowledged
alarms only

Note. If no alarms have been enabled in the Set Up level, pressing the
key has no effect.

The first active and unacknowledged alarm is displayed

(or if no alarms are active, the first enabled alarm is displayed)
High Process, PV
High Output
HPV
HO
Low Process, PV
Low Output
LPV
LO
High Latch, PV
HLP
PF.t Power Failure Time See Note
Low Latch, PV
LLP
Hb1 Maths Block 1 High
High Deviation
Hd
Lb1 Maths Block 1 Low
Low Deviation
Ld
Hb2 Maths Block 2 High
High Process I/P1
HP1
Lb2 Maths Block 2 Low
Low Process I/P1
LP1
Hb3 Maths Block 3 High
High Process I/P2
HP2
Lb3 Maths Block 3 Low
Low Process I/P2
LP2
Hb4 Maths Block 4 High
High Process I/P3
HP3
Lb4 Maths Block 4 Low
Low Process I/P3
LP3
Note. The time of the power failure,
PF.t, is shown in the set point display.

The lower display shows alarm status:

ACt Alarm active and unacknowledged
ACK Alarm active and acknowledged
CLr Cleared or Inactive alarm
LAt Unacknowledged latched alarm

Pressing
again acknowledges the displayed alarm.
Lower display changes to reflect new status.

Next active and unacknowledged alarm is displayed. If no alarms

are active, the next enabled alarm is displayed.

Fig. 1.2b Use of Function Keys

5

DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS

1.2 Use of Function Keys

F Local / Remote Key
Changing between Local and Remote Set Points

450.2
500.0
L

450.2
400.0

LR

70

LR

450.2
400.0
R

Process variable and local set point displayed on red and green displays.

Remote set point value is displayed. The value and

indicate local set point still selected.

Remote set point selected.

Remote selection aborted.

symbol flash to

Note. When an Analog Backup Station template is selected, the L LR key is

used to switch between local and remote mode see Sections 2.4 and 4.2.
Selecting Local Set Points 1 to 4

450.2
350.0
L

70

LR

450.2
400.0

LR

450.2
475.0

Process variable and local set point 1 displayed.

Process variable and local set point 2 displayed

Process variable and local set point 3 displayed

Process variable and local set point 4 displayed

Fig. 1.2c Use of Function Keys

LR

450.2
475.0

LR

DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS

1.2 Use of Function Keys

G Short-cut Keys
+
Press simultaneously and
hold for 3 seconds See
Note

LEVA
CntL

LEV6
APPL

450.2
350.0

LEV1
OPEr

Press to move from anywhere in

the Configuration level to the first
frame in the Operator level

70

Press to move from

anywhere in the Operator
or Setup levels to the first
page of the Configuration
level

Note. This short-cut key operates only when the

Configuration password is set to 0.

450.2
350.0

70

COdE
0
Press and hold to move from the Operator Level to
the Security Code Frame and then to other levels:
Tune Level See Section 2.13.3
Set Up Level See Fig. 3.1
Configuration Level See Fig. 4.1

Fig. 1.2d Use of Function Keys

DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS

1.3 Secret-til-Lit Indicators

Flashing

450.2
350.0

OFF

ON

One or more
All active alarms
alarms active and acknowledged
unacknowledged
R

No alarms active

Local set point

in use

Remote or
Cascade set
point in use

A Upper Display

450.2
350.0
Flashing
M

150

Autotune in
progress

OP1

OFF

Manual control
selected

OP1

Output 1 (heat)
value displayed

OP2

Output 2 (cool)
value displayed
Valve opening

150
M

ON

Valve stopped
Valve closing

OP2

B Lower Display

Fig. 1.3 Secret-til-lit Indicators

1.4 Character Set Fig. 1.4

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

A
b
C
d
E
F
G
H

I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P

I
J
K
L
M
N or n
O
P

Fig. 1.4 Character Set

R
S
T
U
V
Y

r
S
t
U
V
Y

Auto control
selected

DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS

1.5 Error Messages

Error/Action

To clear the display:

CAL
Err

Calibration Error
Turn mains power off and on again
(if the error persists contact the
Customer Support Organization).

Press the

key

Err
NVx

Non-volatile Memory Error

x = 1, 2: Motherboard Memory
x = 3: Option Board Memory
Turn mains power off and on again
(if the error persists, check
configuration/setup settings).

Press the

key

A-d
Err

A to D Converter Fault
The analog to digital converter is not
communicating correctly.

Contact the Customer

Support Organization

9999

Input Value Over/Under Range

Restore valid input

t.Err
1

Auto-tune Error
The number displayed indicates the
type of error present see Table 2.1
on page 30.

Press the

CJ.F
1

Cold Junction Failed

Cold junction sensor is faulty or has
not been fitted correctly.

Check connections or replace

if faulty.

rSP.F
9999

Remote Set Point or External

Ratio Failed. Remote set point input
value is over or under-range. Only
appears if the remote set point (or
external ratio) is displayed or in use.

Restore valid input

Valve Sticking
Motorized valve not moving at the
speed expected. Valve may be
sticking.

Check that the correct

Regulator Travel Time has
been set see Section 3.5.
Check the valve.

Position Feedback Fail

Input value is over- or under-range.
Only appears if output type set to
'PFb' motorized valve with feeback.

Restore valid input

Display

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

or

rAt.F
9999
StK

999

key

DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS

1.6 Processor Watchdog

The instruments processor activity is monitored by an independent watchdog device. When the
output of the watchdog is assigned to a relay or digital output, the relay/digital output de-energizes
if the instrument fails to function correctly.
1.7 Loop Break Monitor
Both analog outputs are monitored continuously to detect a loop break. A warning signal or other
action can be initiated by assigning the loop break signals to relays or digital outputs.
1.8 Glossary of Abbreviations
Abbreviation
PV

Description

Abbreviation

Description

Process Variable

di1

Digital Input 1

LSPt

Local Set Point Value

di2

Digital Input 2

LSP1

Local Set Point 1 Value

di3

Digital Input 3

LSP2

Local Set Point 2 Value

di4

Digital Input 4

LSP3

Local Set Point 3 Value

ao1

Analog Output 1

LSP4

Local Set Point 4 Value

ao2

Analog Output 2

CSPt

Control Set Point Value

do1

Digital Output 1

RSPt

Remote Set Point Value

do2

Digital Output 2

PID O/P

Output of the PID Algorithm

OP1

Controller Output 1 (heat)

OP2

Controller Output 2 (cool)

I/P1

Analog Input 1

I/P2

Analog Input 2

I/P3

Analog Input 3

Table 1.1 Glossary of Abbreviations

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2.1

OPERATOR LEVEL
Introduction

The Operator level (Level 1) is the normal day-to-day mode of the COMMANDER 500. This section
describes the operator facilities available on each frame depending on the control template and
output type selected.
The template types detailed in this section are:
Single loop controller
Auto/Manual station
Analog backup station
Indicator/manual loader station

Note. Only the frames relevant to the selected template are displayed see Section 4.
In addition, frames used to view the Control Efficiency Monitor and operate motorized valve and heat/
cool output types are also described.

C501
01.SL

Model C501

Template (see rear fold-out)

2001
01

Software series

Software version

Fig. 2.1 Power-up Displays

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2.2

OPERATOR LEVEL

Single Loop Controller (Templates 1 and 2)

The single loop controller is a basic feedback control system using three-term PID or on/off control
with either a local set point (template 1) or remote set point (template 2).

L
R

Local Set Point

LSPt

RSPt

Manual Output

Remote Set Point Input

1

I/P2

I/P2 x rAtO + bIAS

Control
Output

CSPt
Process Variable Input
I/P1

PV

PID
Control Loop

1 Template 2 Only

Fig. 2.2 Single Loop Controller

12

PID O/P

OP1

2.2

OPERATOR LEVEL

Single Loop Controller (Templates 1 and 2)

Set Point

Process
Variable

450.2
500.0

Process Variable
1

Control Output
[0 to 100% (digital/relay outputs),
10 to 110% (analog outputs)]
Adjustable in manual mode only. With on/off control
selected, 0% = control output off, 100% = control
output on. In manual mode, intermediate values can
be selected. These use time proportioning with a
60s cycle time, e.g. 25% = 15s on, 45s off.

70
OP1

Set Point
Process
Variable

rAtO
1.000

Control Set Point

['SPLO' to 'SPHI' see Section 4.5]
Adjustable in Local Control Only

Remote Set Point Ratio

[0.001 to 9.999]
Remote set point value =
(ratio x remote set point input) + bias

70
OP1

Set Point
Process
Variable

bIAS
1.000

Remote Set Point Bias

[In engineering units]

70
OP1

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1 With the Ramping Set Point function enabled (see Section 3.3, Set Points/ Ramp Rate), the
bargraph shows the actual (ramping) set point value and the digital display shows the target set point
value.
2 Only displayed if template 2 selected and Ratio Display is enabled see Section 4.2, Basic
Configuration and Section 4.7, Operator Configuration.
3 Only displayed if template 2 selected and Bias Display is enabled see Section 4.2, Basic
Configuration and Section 4.7, Operator Configuration.
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2.3

OPERATOR LEVEL

Auto/Manual Station (Templates 3 and 4)

Note. Refer also to Appendix A2.1 Series and Parallel Operation.

The auto/manual station provides a backup for a master controller. In normal operation the
COMMANDER 500s analog output follows the master controllers output value. A fault in the master
system can be identified either by detecting a low signal on the master output (template 3) or via a
digital signal (template 4). When a fault is detected the COMMANDER 500 goes into manual mode
with its output either set to the last valid master output value or to a configured output value see
Section 4.6, Control Configuration/ Configured Output 1. When the master output is restored or the
digital input returns to its inactive state, the COMMANDER 500 switches back to auto mode.
Note. The Alarm A1 Trip value must be set when using template 3.

Manual Output

Analog Output
ao1

Master Output
I/P2
Low Signal Select
(Alarm A1)
Digital Select
di1

Auto / Manual
Select

1 Template 3 Only
2 Template 4 Only

Fig. 2.3 Auto/Manual Station

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2.3

OPERATOR LEVEL

Auto/Manual Station (Templates 3 and 4)

Master
output

Auto Mode

55.0
50. 0

Process Variable
Master Output (I/P2)

Process
Variable

Control Output = Master Output

[Master Output, 0 to 100%]

70

or

or
2 Low Master

Output Value
or
3 Digital Input

Active

Master
output
Process
Variable

2 Restored

Master Output
or
3 Digital Input
Inactive

55. 5
50. 0

50

Manual Mode

Control Output (under COMMANDER 500 control)

[0 to 100%]

In template 4 the Auto/Manual switch is overridden by the digital input signal.

Template 3 only see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Template Application.

Template 4 only see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Template Application.

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2.4

OPERATOR LEVEL

Analog Backup (Templates 5 and 6)

Note. Refer also to Appendix A2.1 Series and Parallel Operation.

The analog backup station provides a backup for a master controller. In normal operation (remote
control mode selected) the COMMANDER 500s current output follows the master controllers output
value. A fault in the master system can be identified either by detecting a low signal on the master
output (template 5) or via a digital signal (template 6). When a fault is detected the COMMANDER
500 switches into local control mode and the process is controlled by the PID output of the
COMMANDER 500. The COMMANDER 500 PID algorithm tracks the master output value
continuously in order to ensure bumpless transfer from remote to local mode operation. When the
master output is restored or the digital input returns to its inactive state, the COMMANDER 500
switches back to remote control mode.
Note. The Alarm A1 Trip value must be set when using template 5.

Manual Output

Local Set Point

Analog Output

LSPt
Process Variable

PID
Control Loop

ao1

PV

I/P1
Master Output
I/P2

Digital Select

Low Signal Select

(Alarm 1)

1
2

di1

L
R

1 Template 5 Only
2 Template 6 Only

Fig. 2.4 Analog Backup Station

16

Local/
Remote
Select

2.4

OPERATOR LEVEL

Analog Backup (Templates 5 and 6)

Set Point

Remote Mode

55.0
50. 0

Process
Variable

Process Variable
Set Point
['SPLO' to 'SPHI' see Section 4.5]

70

Control Output = Master Output

[Master Output, 0 to 100%]

OP1

or

or
1 Low Master

1 Restored

Output Value
or
2 Digital Input
Active

Master Output
or
2 Digital Input
Inactive

Set Point
Process
Variable

55. 5
50. 0

50
OP1

Local Mode

Control Output (under COMMANDER 500 control)

[0 to 100%]
Adjustable in Manual Mode only.

Template 5 only see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Template Application.

Template 6 only see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Template Application.

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2.5

OPERATOR LEVEL

Indicator/Manual Loader Station (Templates 7 and 8)

One or two process variables can be displayed on the digital and bargraph displays. If the control
output is assigned to an analog output the lower display indicates its value which can be adjusted by
the user.
Process
Variable
(PV2)

Process
Variable
(PV1)

Process Variable PV1

55.0
50. 0

50

Process Variable PV2

Output Value
[10 to 110%]

OP1

1 Only displayed if template 8 selected see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/

Template Application.
2 Only displayed if control output type is 'analog' (output is assigned to Analog Output 1).
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OPERATOR LEVEL

2.6 Heat/Cool Output Types

2.6.1 Reverse (Heat)/Direct (Cool) or Direct (Heat)/Reverse (Cool)
The active output, either OP1 (Heat) or OP2 (Cool) is displayed and may be adjusted in manual
mode. The OP1 and OP2 l.e.d.s indicate which output is changing.
+100%

100%
OP2 (cool)

OP1 (heat)

0%

Y2.St

Y1.St

PID O/P
100%

Fig. 2.5 Typical Response Reverse/Direct or Direct/Reverse Control Action

450.2
500.0

50
OP1

Output Positive (Heat Output Active)

Heat Output
[0 to 100% (0 to 110% in manual mode with analog
outputs)]
Adjustable in manual mode only.

Output Negative (Cool Output Active)

50
OP2

Cool Output
[100 to 0% (110 to 0% in manual mode with
analog outputs)]
Adjustable in manual mode only.

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2.6.2

OPERATOR LEVEL

Reverse (Heat)/Reverse (Cool) or Direct (Heat)/Direct (Cool)

It is not possible to view or adjust the heat/cool outputs directly. The PID output (0 to 100%), used to
calculate the heat (OP1) and cool (OP2) outputs, is displayed and may be adjusted in manual mode.
The OP1 and OP2 l.e.d.s indicate which output is changing.
100%

100%

OP2
(cool)

OP1
(heat)

0%

0%

Y2.St

PID O/P

Y1.St

OP2 l.e.d. lit

OP1 l.e.d. lit

Fig. 2.6 Typical Response Reverse/Reverse or Direct/Direct Control Action

2.7 Motorized Valve Output Types

2.7.1 Motorized Valve with Feedback

450.2
500.0

Valve Position Display

[0 to 100% of travel]

75

Note. In manual mode, the

and
keys can
be used to drive the valve open and valve close
relays directly.

Valve opening
Valve stopped
Valve closing

2.7.2

Motorized Valve without Feedback (Boundless)

Valve State Display

StP
Valve opening
Valve stopped
Valve closing

20

OPN
StP
CLS

Valve opening
Valve stopped
Valve closing

Note. In manual mode, the

and
keys can
be used to drive the valve open and valve close
relays directly.

2.8

OPERATOR LEVEL

Auto-tune

Note. Auto-tune is not available for Auto/Manual Station, Indicator or Ratio Station templates, or
when boundless or heat/cool control types are selected.

Information.
Auto-tune optimizes process control by manipulating the COMMANDER 500 output and then
monitoring the process response.
At the end of an auto-tune, the control parameters are updated automatically.
Before starting auto-tune, the process variable must be stable.
The COMMANDER 500 monitors the noise level of the process variable for 30 seconds and if
it is greater than 2% of the engineering range the auto-tune is aborted.
The COMMANDER 500 selects either 'start-up' or 'at set point' tuning automatically, depending
upon the level of the process variable relative to the control set point.

2.8.1

Start-up Auto-tune

If the process variable is more than 10% from the set point, 'start-up' tuning is carried out.

'Start-up' tuning steps the output to drive the process towards the set point. The process
response to this step change is monitored and PID parameters are calculated.
The output step applied = % deviation from the set point x 1.5.
If no errors exist, the COMMANDER 500 enters auto mode and begins to control the process
using the new PID parameters.
If an error occurs during the auto-tune, the COMMANDER 500 reverts to manual mode with the
control output set to the default output value. An error message is displayed in the operator
level see Table 2.1.
PV

PV

1/4 wave
damping

SPT

SPT

>10% span

Controlling to Set Point

Auto-tune complete

+2%
2%
t

t
B Process response during auto-tune

A Stable process before auto-tune

Fig 2.7a Typical 'Start-up' Auto-tune Cycles

Error

Description

Error

Description

PV failed during auto-tune

A resultant P, I or D value was calculated out

of range

Auto-tune has timed out during an auto-tune

step

PV limit exceeded ('Start up' auto-tune)

Controller put into configuration mode

Process too noisy to auto-tune

Process too fast to auto-tune

10

Auto-tune terminated by user

Process too slow to auto-tune (max 12 hours

between half-cycles).

11

PV is changing in the wrong direction during

step test

PV deviated from set point by >25% eng.

span during frequency response test

Table 2.1 Auto-tune Error Codes

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2.8.2

OPERATOR LEVEL

'At Set Point' Auto-tune

If the process variable is within 10% of the set point, 'at set point' tuning is carried out.

'At set point' tuning manipulates the control output to produce a controlled oscillation of the
process.
A step change of 10% of the starting output value is applied initially. This is adjusted to give an
amplitude of oscillation 3 times the noise level.
Once the amplitude and period of oscillation are consistent (minimum 2 cycles, maximum 4
cycles) PID parameters are calculated.
If no errors exist the controller enters auto mode and begins to control the process using the new
PID parameters.
If an error occurs during the auto-tune, the controller reverts to manual mode with the control
output set to the default output value. An error message is displayed in the operator level
see Table 2.1.

PV

PV
+2%
2%

12 hours max.
SPT

SPT

Controlling to
Set Point

< 10 span

Auto-tune
complete

A Stable process before auto-tune

B Process response during auto-tune

Fig 2.7b Typical 'At Set Point' Auto-tune Cycles

Note. The time taken to complete auto-tune depends upon the system response time.

Note. Time Proportioning the cycle time must be set prior to running an auto-tune. The cycle
time is not changed by the auto-tune.

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2.8.3

OPERATOR LEVEL

Auto-tune

1..xx

1.xx

1.xx

xxxx
xxxx

Accessing the Auto-tune Facility

From any operating frame, press and hold the
until the 'COdE' frame is displayed.

COdE
1

Set the correct auto-tune password.

AtNE
OFF

key

Auto-tune Enable
Select the type of auto-tune required.
Single Loop Templates
OFF Off
A
Type A
b
Type B
Auto-tune is started automatically when the
pressed.

key is

Auto-tune can be stopped at any time by pressing the

key.
Note. P + I control only set the derivative term to
'OFF' in the Tuning Level see Section 3.2.

xxxx
xxxx

Return to the Operating Level.

PV

x1

PV
x2
Set Point
x2
x1

Type A 1/4 wave damping

Set Point

1
4

Type B Minimum Overshoot

Fig. 2.8 Autotune Types

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2.9

OPERATOR LEVEL

Control Efficiency Monitor

The Control Efficiency Monitor can be used either to compare the relative performance with different
tuning parameters, or when fine tuning the PID settings, to give optimum control.
When the set point is changed, auto mode is selected or following a power failure, input failure or a
large load disturbance, the control monitor performs a series of measurements to indicate the
effectiveness of the current control parameters.
General guidelines are shown in Table 2.2.

Parameter

Ideal
Setting

Actual
Setting

Rate of
Approach

Fast

Too slow

Decrease proportional band

Decrease integral time
Increase derivative time

Overshoot

Small

Too large

Increase proportional band

Increase derivative time

Decay Ratio

Small

Too large
(Oscillatory)

Increase proportional band

Increase integral time

Settling Time

Short

Too long

Increase proportional band

Decrease integral time

Error Integral

Small

Too large

Action

Effect on Response

If large overshoot and

oscillatory then:
Increase proportional band
Increase integral time
Increase derivative time
If slow approach and
overdamped then:
Decrease proportional band
Decrease integral time

Table 2.2 Control Efficiency Monitor Settings

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2.9

OPERATOR LEVEL

Control Efficiency Monitor

x1

tperiod

x2

PV
+2%
95%

y2

Set Point

2%

y1
5%

tapproach
tsettle
Start of
Calculation

Fig. 2.9 Control Efficiency Monitor Parameters

2.9.1

Manual Tuning

The Control Efficiency Monitor may be used for manually tuning the PID parameters. The following
method describes how to tune the controller for 1/4 wave damping:
a) Set the integral and derivative action times to OFF.
b) Set the proportional band (PB) to a low setting.
c) Apply a small set point change.
d) Use the Control Efficiency Monitor to note the decay ratio.
e) If the decay ratio > 0.25, increase the Proportional Band until decay ratio = 0.25
If the decay ratio < 0.25, decrease the Proportional Band until decay ratio = 0.25
f)

Leave the proportional band at the setting which gives 0.25 decay ratio and, using the Control
Efficiency Monitor, note the period between peaks.

g) Calculate and set the following parameters:

Integral action time = Period/1.5
Derivative action time = Period/6
Note. The manual tuning facility must not be used with boundless motorized valve control, as an
Integral Action Time is required for these applications.

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2.9.2

OPERATOR LEVEL

Using the Control Efficiency Monitor

450.2
500.0

70

Press and hold the lower

and

keys for 2 seconds.

Note.
If the front panel keys are not operated for 60 seconds whilst any
Control Efficiency Monitor frame is being displayed, the instrument
reverts to the first operating frame.

rAtE
10.1

Rate of Approach to Set Point

The rate of change of the process variable between 5 and 95% of the
step change (Y2), measured in engineering units per minute.
Rate of approach =

OVEr
10

Overshoot
The maximum error, expressed as a percentage of the set point.
Overshoot =

rAtO
0.25

Y1
tapproach

X1
x100
Set Point

Decay Ratio
The ratio of the amplitude of the first and second overshoots.
Ratio =

X2
X1

Prd
35

Period
The time (in seconds) between the first two peaks (tperiod).

SEtL
0.3

Settling Time
The time taken (in minutes) for the process variable to settle within
2% of the set point value (tsettle).

IAE
2.1

Error Integral
The integral of the error value until the process variable settles to
within 2% of the set point value in 'engineering-unit hours'.
tsettle

450.2
500.0

Error integral =

|PV SP|dt
0

Return to the first operating frame.

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SET UP MODE

3.1

Introduction

To access the Set Up mode (Levels 2 to 5) the correct password must be entered in the security code frame.

Press
and hold
450.2
500.0

COdE
50

Invalid
password

70

Valid Set Up or
Configuration
password

450.2
500.0

LEV1
OPEr

LEV3

LEV5
VLVE

LEV2
tUNE

70

LEV2

LEV1
OPEr

AtNE
OFF

Tuning
Cycle time, output 1 & 2
On/off hysteresis values
Proportional bands 1 to 4
Integral action times 1 to 4
Derivative action times 1 & 2
Manual reset value
Control deadband
Heat Cool Output 1 & 2 Start

LEV4

Alarm Trip Points

Alarm 1 to 8 trip points

LEV5

Motorized Valve Set Up

With feedback:
Feedback ratio/bias
Deadband
Regulator travel time
Boundless:
Deadband
Regulator travel time

Set Points
Local set point values 1 to 4
Slave set point value
Remote set point ratio/bias
Ramp rate

Fig. 3.1 Set Up Mode Overview

2.00

Frame number
2.xx Level 2
3.xx Level 3 etc.

LEV.2
tUNE

450.2
500.0

2.00

450.2
500.0

2.01

2.00

CYC.1
1.0

450.2
500.0

2.00

Parameter

Parameter
adjustment
Default
value

Fig. 3.2 Scroll Display Overview

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3.2

SET UP MODE

Level 2 Tune

2.00...2.04

Note. Level 2 is not applicable if an Auto/Manual Station or Indicator template is selected.

2.00

2.01

LEV.2
tUNE
CYC.1
1.0

Level 2 Tune
Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold the
key for a few seconds.

Cycle Time Output 1

[1.0 to 300.0 seconds for time proportioning or 'OnOF' for on/off control]
Note. On/off Control is not available on output 1 with heat/cool control.

2.02

2.03

CYC.2
1.0

1
2

HYS1
0

Cycle Time Output 2 (Cool)

[1.0 to 300.0 seconds for time proportioning or 'OnOF' for on/off control]

Output 1 On/Off Hysteresis Value

[In engineering units]
PV

PV

Set Point
Hysteresis
Value

Hysteresis
Value
Set Point

ON

Reverse Acting
Control Output

OFF

2.04

HYS2
0

ON
OFF

Direct Acting
Control Output

Output 2 On/Off Hysteresis Value

[0% to (Y1.St Y2.St)%] see parameters 2.22 and 2.23
100%

Output 2

Output 1
Hys 2

Y2.St

Y1.St

PID Output

Continued on next page

Only displayed if Relay or Digital output type is selected see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Output Type.

Only displayed if Heat/Cool output type is selected.

Only if On/Off control is selected see parameters 2.01 and 2.02 above.

Only displayed if Heat/Cool output type is select and the 'CYC.2' parameter is set to 'OnOF'.

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3.2

2.05

SET UP MODE

Level 2 Tune

Pb-1
100.0

2.05...2.13
Proportional Band 1
Enter the value for Proportional Band 1.
[0.1% to 999.9%]
'Pb-1' is the default proportional band.

2.06

Pb-2
100.0

1
2

2.08

Pb-4
100.0

2.09

IAt.1
OFF

Proportional Band 2, 3 and 4

Enter the value for Proportional Band 2, 3 and/or 4.
[0.1% to 999.9%]

Integral Action Time 1

[1 to 7200 seconds or 'OFF']
'IAt.1' is the integral action time.

2.10

IAt..2
OFF

2..12

IAt.4
OFF

2.13

drV1
OFF

Integral Action Time 2, 3 and 4

[1 to 7200 seconds or 'OFF']

Derivative Action Time 1

[0.1 to 999.9 seconds or 'OFF']

Continued on next page.

Heat/cool outputs use a common proportional band. The default is 'Pb-1'.

Only displayed if a tune parameter source is selected see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Template
Application and Section 4.6, Control Configuration/ Tune Parameter Source.

Only displayed if a tune parameter source is selected see section 4.6, Control Configuration/ Tune
Parameter Source.

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3.2

2.15

SET UP MODE

Level 2 Tune

Ab.1
1.0

2.15, 2.17, 2.21

Approach Band 1
[0.1 to 3.0 proportional bands]
This parameter limits when derivative action time 1 is applied. When the
process variable is outside the approach band, derivative action is not applied.

2.17

rSt.1
50.0

Manual Reset Value 1

The value applied to bring the master control output to the zero error point
under normal load conditions (integral action disabled) or the offset
applied to the control output (integral action enabled).
[0.0 to 100%]
Note. Manual reset is applied whether or not an integral action time is
selected.

2..21

Cbnd
OFF

Control Deadband
When the process variable is in the deadband, changes to the control
output due to proportional and integral action are suppressed.

[In engineering units or 'OFF']

Set Point
Process Variable

Deadband
Control Output

Continued on next page.

Not displayed if the associated derivative action time is set to OFF.

If manual control is selected and no integral action time is set, the manual reset value is calculated
automatically to give bumpless transfer into auto control.

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3.2

SET UP MODE

Level 2 Tune

2..22

Y1.St
50.0

2.22...2.23
Heat/Cool Output 1 Start
This parameter defines the PID output value above which Output 1 (heat)
becomes active.
[0.0 to 100.0%]
Reverse-direct
or direct-reverse
100%

Reverse-reverse
or direct-direct
100%

Output 2

Output 2

Output 1

Output 1
0%
0%

2..23

Y2.St
50.0

Y2.St
Y1.St
PID Output

100%

0%
0%

Y2.St Y1.St
PID Output

100%

Heat/Cool Output 2 Start

This parameter defines the PID output value below which Output 2 (cool)
becomes active.
[0.0 to Y1st %] see Heat/Cool Output 1

LEV2
tUNE
Return to top of page

Only displayed if a Heat/Cool output type is selected see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Output Type.

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3.3

SET UP MODE

Level 3 Set Points

3.00...3.07

Note. Level 3 is not applicable if Auto/Manual Station or Indicator templates are selected.

3.00

LEV.3
SEtP

Level 3 Set Points

3.01

LSP1
500

Local Set Point Value 1

Set the default local set point value.
[Within set point high and low limits, in engineering units see Level 9]

3.02

LSP2
200

3.04

LSP4
400

3.06

rAtO
1.000

Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold the
key for a few seconds.

Local Set Point Values 2 to 4

[Within set point high and low limits, in engineering units see Level 9]

Remote Set Point Ratio

The remote set point value is
(ratio x remote set point input) + bias.
[0.001 to 9.999]

3.07

BIAS
0

Remote Set Point Bias

[In engineering units]

Continued

1 Displayed only if a local set point source is selected see Section 4.5/ Set Point Configuration/ Local/Remote
Set Point Source.
2

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Displayed only for templates with a remote set point.

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3.3

SET UP MODE

Level 3 Set Points

3.10

r.rtE
OFF

8
3.10

Ramp Rate
[1 to 9999 engineering units per hour, or OFF]
The Ramping Set Point facility can be used to prevent a large disturbance
to the control output when the set point value is changed. The rate set
applies to both the local and the remote set points.
PV
Displayed Local Set Point Value
300
200
Actual (Ramping) Set Point Value
used by PID Algorithm*

100
0

1 Hour

LEV3
SEt.P

Time

* e.g. Ramp Rate = 200 Increments/Hour

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3.4

SET UP MODE

Level 4 Alarm Trip Points

4.00...4.08

Note. Level 4 is not applicable if all alarm types are set to 'None' see Section 4.4, Alarms/ Alarm Type.

4.00

4.01

LEV.4
triP

Level 4 Alarm Trip Points

1.xxx 1
0

Alarm 1 Trip

Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold the
key for a few seconds.

Alarm Number and Type

Display Description
NONE None
HPV High Process, PV
LPV Low Process, PV
HLP High Latch, PV
LLP Low Latch, PV
High Deviation
Hd
Low Deviation
Ld
HP1 High Process I/P1
LP1 Low Process I/P1
HP2 High Process I/P2
LP2 Low Process I/P2
HP3 High Process I/P3

Display Description
LP3 Low Process I/P3
High Output
HO
Low Output
LO
Hb1 Maths Block 1 High
Lb1 Maths Block 1 Low
Hb2 Maths Block 2 High
Lb2 Maths Block 2 Low
Hb3 Maths Block 3 High
Lb3 Maths Block 3 Low
Hb4 Maths Block 4 High
Lb4 Maths Block 4 Low

2
2

Trip Value
[In engineering units]
Note. When an auto/manual station template or analog backup template
is selected, Alarm 1 is set automatically as a low process alarm on Analog
Input 2.

4.02

2.xxx
0

Alarm 2 to Alarm 8 Trip

Alarm Number and Type
See Alarm 1.

4.08

8.xxx 1
0

Trip Value
[In engineering units]

LEV.4
trIP
Return to top of page.

Not displayed if alarm type set to 'None' see Section 4.4, Alarms/ Alarm Type.

Applies to PID output with single or heat/cool outputs.

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3.5

SET UP MODE

Level 5 Valve Setup

5.00...5.04

Note. Level 5 is applicable only for a motorized valve output type see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Output
Type.

PV
SPt

PID
Control
Terms

PID
Output

(PID O/P x V.rAt)

+ V.bIA

Valve
Controller

Open relay
Process
Close relay

Position Feedback

Fig. 3.3 Motorized Valve Output with Feedback Schematic

3.5.1

Valve Setup (Feedback Types)

5.00

5..01

LEV.5
U.LU.E

Level 5 Valve Setup

VrAt
0

Motorized Valve Ratio and Bias

Desired valve position = (Ratio x PID output) + Bias

Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold the
key for a few seconds.

Motorized Valve Ratio

[0.01 to 10.00]

5.02

VbIA
0

Motorized Valve Bias

[100.0 to 100.0%]

5.03

d.bnd
1.0
.

Motorized Valve Deadband

[0.0 to 100% of the position feedback span]
Position %
Required valve position

Deadband
(centered around
required position)

Example. If the valve is set to be driven to the 50% open position and the
deadband is set to 4%, the motor stops driving when the position feedback
is 48%. The deadband is between 48% and 52%.

5.04

LEV.5
VLVE

r.trU.
30

Regulator Travel Time

The time entered is compared with the actual travel time. If the valve is
sticking an error message is generated.
[0 to 5000 seconds, 0 = no check]
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3.5.2

SET UP MODE

Valve Setup (Boundless Types) Fig. 3.4

A boundless process controller provides an output that is effectively the time derivative of the required regulator
position, i.e. the COMMANDER 500 signals the regulator, not where to go to (position derivative), but in which
direction to travel and how far to move, by a series of integral action pulses. Thus, the COMMANDER 500 does
not need to know the absolute regulator position and is unaffected when regulator reaches the upper or lower limit,
as determined by the regulators limit switches (giving rise to the term boundless).
When a deviation from set point is introduced the regulator is driven, for a length of time equivalent to the
proportional step. The regulator is then driven by integral action pulses until the deviation is within the deadband
setting.

+
Control
Deviation

Time

Integral
Action Pulses

Raise
Lower

Proportional
Step
Time

Proportional
Step

Proportional Integral
Step
Action Pulses

Fig. 3.4 Boundless Control Action

Calculation for Control Pulses (Boundless Control)

The following calculations are shown for guidance when setting deadband, proportional and integral values. They
can be used to check the suitability of boundless control for a particular actuator/application.
Minimum 'ON' time of integral action pulses (for a fixed control deviation).

Travel Time x Deadband %

% Proportional Band

(in seconds)

Minimum (approximate) time between integral action pulses (for a fixed control deviation)

Integral Action Time x Deadband %

2 x % Control Deviation

(in seconds)

Duration of the proportional step

=2x

% Control Deviation
% Proportional Band

x Travel Time in Seconds

% Control Deviation
=

Set Point Process Variable

Eng Hi Eng Lo

% Deadband
Deadband (eng units)
=
Eng Hi Eng Lo

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x 100%

x 100%

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3.5.2

5.00

5.03

SET UP MODE

5.00...5.04

Valve Setup Boundless

LEV.5
U.LU.E

Level 5 Valve Setup

d.bnd
0

Boundless Deadband

Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold the
key for a few seconds.

[In engineering units]

Position %

Control Set Point

5..04

r.trU.
0

Deadband
(centered around
Set Point)

Regulator Travel Time

The time taken for the regulator to travel from the fully open to the fully
closed position.
[1 to 5000 seconds]

LEV.5
VLVE
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4.1

CONFIGURATION MODE

Introduction

To access the Configuration mode (Levels 6 to E) the correct password must be entered in the security code
frame.

LEVE
CAL

Note. When in the configuration mode, alternate

bargraph led's are illuminated. All relays and
digital outputs are de-energized and all analog
outputs revert to the set minimum current
output.

LEV6
APPL
Press
and hold

LEV5
VLVE

Enter the Auto-tune,

Set Up or
Configuration
password

450.2
500.0

70

Press
and hold

COdE
50
Invalid
password

LEV6
APPL

Basic Configuration
Template application
Output type
Control action
Mains rejection frequency

LEV7
INPt

Analog Inputs 1 to 3
Type
Electrical range
Decimal places
Engineering range
Broken sensor drive
Input filter time constant

LEV8
ALr

Alarms 1 to 8
Type
Trip level
Hysteresis band

LEV9
SEt.P

Set Points
Tracking enable
Set point limits
Local set point sources 1 to 4
Local/remote set point selection

LEVA
CNtL

Control Configuration
Power fail recovery action
Output high/low limits
Slew rate + disable
Configured outputs 1 to 3
Manual output selection sources
Auto mode selection source
Tune parameter sources 1 to 4

Valid Auto-tune,
Set Up or
Configuration
password

AtNE
OFF
Autotune
password

Set Up
password

LEV2
tUNE
LEV1
OPEr

Valid Set Up or
Configuration
password

LEVb
OPEr

Operator Configuration
Auto/manual key enables
Local/remote key enables
Alarm acknowledge key enable
Operator set point adjust enable
Operator ratio/bias enable
Password settings
Clock settings

LEVC
ASSN

Output Assignment
Outputs 1 and 2 type
Digital output
Assignment source
Polarity
Analog output
Assignment source
Electrical range
Engineering range
Relay outputs 1 to 4
Assignment source
Polarity

LEVd
SErL

Serial Communications
2-/4-wire connection
2400/9600/19200 baud rate
Parity
MODBUS address

LEVE
CAL

Calibration
Offset/span adjustment
Motorized valve feedback

Fig. 4.1 Configuration Mode Summary

38

Valid
Configuration
password

4
4.2

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 6 Basic Configuration

6.00

6..01

6.00...6.01

LEV.6
APPL

Level 6 Basic Configuration

t.APP
1.SL

Template Application
Templates are provided to make the basic configuration for a particular
application as simple as possible. The appropriate template should be
selected before any other parameters are configured. When a template is
selected, the COMMANDER 500 assumes the preset form for that
template (see Appendix A). The inputs and software blocks are
automatically soft-wired to perform the selected function.

Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press the
for a few seconds.

key

Select the Template required

Display

Template Description

01S
. L

Single loop with local set point only

02S
. L

Single loop with remote set point

03A
. M

Auto/Manual station with low signal selection

04A
. M

Auto/Manual station with digital selection

05A
. b

Analog backup with low signal selection

06A
. b

Analog backup with digital selection

07I
. N

Single indicator/manual loader

08I
. N

Double indicator/manual loader

Note 1. When a template is selected, the following default values apply:

The 'Analog Input Type' of all inputs used by the template defaults to '2',
i.e. 4 to 20mA; The engineering ranges of all inputs used default to '0.0 to
100.0'. All other inputs are set to 'OFF'.
Note 2. Templates customized using the PC Configurator are identified by
the letter 'U' in the template code i.e. template '01.SL' becomes '01.U'.

Continued

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4.2

6.02

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 6 Basic Configuration

O.tYP
ANLG

6.02

Control Output Type

The appropriate relays, digital outputs and analog outputs are assigned to
the control output variables. The other hardware outputs are provisionally
assigned to alarm and retransmission functions but these may be
changed in the output assignment level see Section 4.8.
Select the Output Type required see also Fig. 4.2 overleaf and Rear
Fold-out/ Table B.

Display Output Type

NONE
ANLG
rLY
dIG

None
Analog output (Control output = ao1)
Relay output (Control output = RLY1)
Digital output (Control output = do1)

PFb

Motorized valve with feedback

(Open = RLY1, Close = RLY2)

bNd

Motorized valve without feedback

(Open = RLY1, Close = RLY2)

HCr
. r
HCr
. d
HCd
. r
HCd
. d
HCA
. r
HCA
. d
HCA
. A

2
3

Heat/cool with OP1 = relay, OP2 = relay

Heat/cool with OP1 = relay, OP2 = digital output
Heat/cool with OP1 = digital output, OP2 = relay
Heat/cool with OP1 = digital output, OP2 = digital output

Heat/cool with OP1 = analog, OP2 = relay

Heat/cool with OP1 = analog, OP2 = digital

Heat/cool with OP1 = analog, OP2 = analog

Continued

1 Only output types 'NONE' and 'ANLG' are applicable to indicator templates. Only output type 'ANLG' is
applicable to auto/manual station and analog backup templates.
2

Only available with option board fitted.

Analog Input 3 Type defaults to '11' Resistance Feedback.

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4.2

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 6 Basic Configuration

Output Types:

PV

ANLG
rLY
dIG

Relay Output
Control
Algorithm

Digital Output

Process

Analog Output

SPt

A Single Output

Output Type:

PV

PFb
Control
Algorithm

Open relay

Valve
Controller

Process
Close relay
Position Feedback

SPt

B Motorized Valve Output with Feedback

Output Type:

PV

bNd
Control
Algorithm

Valve
Controller

Open relay
Process
Close relay

SPt
C Motorized Valve Output without Feedback (Boundless)

Output Types:

HC.rr
HC.rd
HC.dr
HC.dd
HC.Ar
HC.Ad
HC.AA

PV
Heat Output
Control
Algorithm

See Note

SPt

Cool Output

Relay or
Digital or
Analog Output

Process

Relay or
Digital or
Analog Output

D Heat/cool Output
See Note

Note. Only available if option board fitted.

Fig 4.2 Output Type Schematic Diagrams

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4.2

6.03

6.06

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 6 Basic Configuration

C.ACt
rEU

F.rEJ
50

6.03...6.06

Control Action
Single Loop

Output 1

rEV

Reverse

dir

Direct

Heat/Cool

Output 1 (Heat)

r-d

Reverse

Direct

r-r

Reverse

Reverse

d-r

Direct

Reverse

d-d

Direct

Direct

Mains Rejection Frequency

Used to filter mains frequency pick-up on external analog input wiring.
[50 or 60Hz]

LEV.6
APPL
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Not displayed for auto/manual, indicator, ratio station or cascade templates.

Not displayed if Heat/Cool output types selected see parameter 6.02.

Only displayed if Heat/Cool output types selected see parameter 6.02.

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Output 2 (Cool)

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4.3

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 7 Analog Inputs

7.00

LEV.7
InPt

7.00...7.03
Level 7 Analog Inputs
Note 1. Refer also to the rear fold-out, Table A Template Applications.
Note 2. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press the
for a few seconds.

7.01

tYP.1
2

Analog Input 1 (I/P1) Type & Electrical Range

Display Description
OFF Not Used

b
E
J
K
L
N
r
S
t

7.02

7.03

THC Type B
THC Type E
THC Type J
THC Type K
THC Type L
THC Type N
THC Type R
THC Type S
THC Type T

Display Description
PT100 RTD
P

1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
U

0 to 20mA
4 to 20mA
0 to 5V
1 to 5V
0 to 50mV
4 to 20mA square root linearizer
4 to 20mA power 3/2
4 to 20mA power 5/2
Custom

UNt.1 1
C

Temperature Units (I/P1)

dP.1

Decimal Places (Engineering Range, I/P1)

key

C
F

0
1
2
3

THC readings displayed in C

THC readings displayed in F

XXXX
XXX.X
XX.XX
X.XXX

Continued

Only displayed if THC or RTD input types are selected

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4.3

7.04

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 7 Analog Inputs

En1.H
1000

7.04...7.07
Engineering High (I/P1)
[999 to 9999]
Note. This parameter defaults to the maximum allowed value when THC
or RTD inputs are selected see Table 4.1.

THC/RTD Type

C
Min.

Max.

18 1800

Type B

F
Min. Span

Min.

Max.

Min. Span

710

3272

1278
81

Type E

100

900

45

148

1652

Type J

100

900

50

148

1652

90

Type K

100

1300

65

148

2372

117

Type L

100

900

50

148

1652

90

Type N

200

1300

90

328

2372

162

18 1700

Type R & S
Type T
Pt100

320

3092

576

250

300

60

418

572

108

200

600

25

328

1112

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Table 4.1 Engineering Limits, THC & RTD Inputs

7.05

EnI.L
0

Engineering Low (I/P1)

[999 to 9999]
Note. This parameter defaults to the minimum allowed value when THC or
RTD inputs are selected see Table 4.1.

7.06

b.Sd1
UP

Broken Sensor Drive (I/P1)

NONE No action. Actual input values remain valid.

UP
Input driven to the maximum upscale value (999)
dN
Input driven to the minimum downscale value (999)
In the event of a fault being detected on the input, the input is driven in the
direction selected.

7.07

FLt.1
0

Input Filter Time Constant (I/P1)

The input values are averaged over the time set.
[0 to 60 seconds]

Continued

44

CONFIGURATION MODE

4.3

7.08

7.09

7..10

7..11

Level 7 Analog Inputs

7.08...7.14

tYP2 1
2

Analog Input Type & Electrical Range (I/P2)

UNt2 2
C

Temperature Units (I/P2)

dP.2
0

En2.H
1000

Note. THC inputs can only be used on

Display Description
Display
OFF Not Used
t
THC Type B
b
1
THC Type E
E
2
THC Type J
J
6
THC Type K
K
7
THC Type L
L
8
THC Type N
N
9
THC Type R
r
U
THC Type S
S

C
F

I/P2 if I/P1 is also set to THC.

Description
THC Type 1
0 to 20mA
4 to 20mA
0 to 50mV
4 to 20mA square root linearizer
4 to 20mA power 3/2
4 to 20mA power 5/2
Custom

THC readings displayed in C

THC readings displayed in F

Decimal Places (Engineering Range, I/P2)

0
1
2
3

XXXX
XXX.X
XX.XX
X.XXX

Engineering High (I/P2)

[999 to 9999]
Note. This parameter defaults to the maximum allowed value when THC
input type is selected see Table 4.1.

7.12

En2.L
0

Engineering Low (I/P2)

[999 to 9999]
Note. This parameter defaults to the minimum allowed value when THC
input is selected see Table 4.1.

7.13

7.14

bsd.2
UP

Broken Sensor Drive (I/P2)

FLt.2
0

Filter Time Constant (I/P2)

The input values are averaged over the time set.

NONE No action. Actual input values remain valid.

UP
Input driven to the maximum upscale value (999)
dN
Input driven to the minimum downscale value (999)

[0 to 60 seconds]
Continued
1

Frames 7.09 to 7.14 are not displayed if Analog Input Type 2 is set to 'OFF'.

Only displayed if THC input type is selected.

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4.3

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 7 Analog Inputs

7.15...7.21

7.15

tYP.3 1
2

Analog Input Type & Electrical Range (I/P3)

7..16

UNt3 2
C

Temperature Units

7..17

7..18

dP.3
0

En3.H
1000

Display Description
OFF Not Used
THC Type B
b
THC Type E
E
THC Type J
J
THC Type K
K
THC Type L
L
THC Type N
N
THC Type R
r
THC Type S
S
THC Type T
t
PT100 RTD
P

C
F

Display Description
0 to 20mA
1
4 to 20mA
2
0 to 5V
3
1 to 5V
4
0 to 50mV
6
4 to 20mA square root linearizer
7
4 to 20mA power 3/2
8
4 to 20mA power 5/2
9
Resistance feedback for
11
motorized valve
Custom
U

THC readings displayed in C

THC readings displayed in F

Decimal Places

0
1
2
3

XXXX
XXX.X
XX.XX
X.XXX

Engineering High
[999 to 9999]
Note. This parameter defaults to the maximum allowed value when THC
or RTD inputs are selected see Table 4.1.

7..19

En3.L
0

Engineering Low
[999 to 9999]
Note. This parameter defaults to the minimum allowed value when THC or
RTD inputs are selected see Table 4.1.

7.20

7.21
LEV7
INPt

bSd.3
UP

Broken Sensor Drive (I/P3)

FLt.3
0

Filter Time Constant (I/P3)

The input values are averaged over the time set.

NONE No action. Actual input values remain valid.

UP
Input driven to the maximum upscale value (999)
dN
Input driven to the minimum downscale value (999)

[0 to 60 seconds]
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Frames 7.16 to 7.21 are not displayed if Analog Input Type 3 is set to 'OFF'.

Only displayed if THC or RTD input types are selected.

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4.4

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 8 Alarms

Note. Any type of alarm can be used to sound an annunciator (klaxon/horn) which is disabled when the alarm
is acknowledged. This is achieved by assigning the relay to the acknowledge state of the alarm instead of the
actual alarm state.

Process
Variable
Trip point

On

RLY.x

Alarm State
(A.x)

Off

Horn

On

Acknowledge State
(ACK.x)

Off

rLY.x
ACK.x

Relay assigment
frame in Level C,
Output Assignment.

Operator
acknowledges
alarm
Fig 4.3 Using an Alarm to Sound a Horn

Hysteresis

High Deviation
+ve Trip Value

Process Variable
Control Set Point
High Deviation
ve Trip Value

Hysteresis

Alarm On
Alarm Off

Positive
Trip Value

Negative
Trip Value

Alarm On
Alarm Off

High Deviation Alarm

Process
Variable

Hysteresis

Low Deviation
+ve Trip Value
Control Set Point

Hysteresis
Low Deviation
ve Trip Value
Alarm On
Alarm Off

Positive Trip Value

Negative
Trip Value

Alarm On
Alarm Off

Low Deviation Alarm

Fig 4.4 High and Low Deviation Alarm Action

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4.4

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 8 Alarms

Hysteresis
Trip Point
Hysteresis
Process
Variable
Alarm On
High Process
Alarm Off
Alarm On
Low Process

Alarm Off

Fig 4.5 High and Low Process Alarm Action

Trip Point
Hysteresis
Process
Variable
Alarm On

Alarm Latched
Alarm Off
Alarm acknowledged
by operator

High Latch Alarm Action

Process
Variable
Hysteresis
Trip Point

Alarm On

Alarm Latched
Alarm Off
Alarm acknowledged
by operator

Low Latch Alarm Action

Fig 4.6 High and Low Latch Alarm Action

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4.4

8.00

8.01

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 8 Alarms

8.00...8.03

LEV.8
ALMS

Level 8 Alarms

tYP.1
HP1

Alarm 1 Type
See Figs 4.3 to 4.6

Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press the
for a few seconds.

Display Description
NONE None
HPV High Process, PV
LPV Low Process, PV
HLP High Latch, PV
LLP Low Latch, PV
High Deviation
Hd
Low Deviation
Ld
HP1 High Process I/P1
LP1 Low Process I/P1
HP2 High Process I/P2
LP2 Low Process I/P2
HP3 High Process I/P3

Display Description
LP3 Low Process I/P3
High Output
HO
Low Output
LO
Hb1 Maths Block 1 High
Lb1 Maths Block 1 Low
Hb2 Maths Block 2 High
Lb2 Maths Block 2 Low
Hb3 Maths Block 3 High
Lb3 Maths Block 3 Low
Hb4 Maths Block 4 High
Lb4 Maths Block 4 Low

key

1
1

Note. Alarm 1 is set automatically as a Low Process alarm on I/P2 when

template 3 or 5 is selected.

8.02

trP.1
0

Alarm 1 Trip
Alarm Number

Trip Value
[In engineering units]

8.03

HYS.1
0

Alarm 1 Hysteresis
Set the hysteresis value (in engineering units) for Alarm 1.
The alarm is activated at the trip level but is only deactivated when the
process variable has moved into the safe region by an amount equal to the
hysteresis value see Figs. 4.4 to 4.6.
[In engineering units]
Note. Time hysteresis is set using the PC Configurator.
Continued

Applies to the PID output with single or heat/cool output types selected see Section 3.4.

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4.4

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 8 Alarms

8.04
8.07
8.10
8.13
8.16
8.19
8.22

tYPx
NONE

8.05
8.08
8.11
8.14
8.17
8.20
8.23

trP.x
0

8.06
8.09
8.12
8.15
8.18
8.21
8.24

HYS.x
0

8.25

G.ACK
NONE

8.04...8.24
Alarm Type 2 (Alarms 2 to 8)

[see Alarm 1 Type]

Alarm 2 to Alarm 8 Trip

Alarm Number and Type
[see Alarm 1 Trip]
Trip Value
[In engineering units]

Alarm 2 to Alarm 8 Hysteresis

Set the hysteresis value (in engineering units) see Alarm 1 Hysteresis.

[In engineering units]

Global Alarm Acknowledge Source

Note. This frome is applicable only to instruments fitted with software at
issue 6 or later.
All active and unacknowledged alarms can be acknowledged by a single
digital input.
Acknowledge 1

Select the source required to acknowledge all alarms

see rear fold-out table C Digital Sources.

LEV8
ALr

50

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A digital input becomes active when a volt-free contact is closed or a loww TTL signal is applied.

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4.5

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 9 Set Point Configuration

9.00...9.03

Note. Level 9 is not applicable when an Indicator template (templates 7 and 8) or an Auto/Manual station
template (templates 3 and 4) is selected.

9.00

9.01

LEV9
SEt.P

Level 9 Set Point Configuration

trCK
OFF

Set Point Tracking Enable

Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold the
key for a few seconds.

Display

OFF
LOC
rEM
L-r

Local Set Point

Tracking
OFF

Remote Set Point

Tracking
OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

ON

Local Set Point Tracking the local set point tracks the process variable
when manual mode is selected.
Remote Set Point Tracking local set point tracks the remote set point

when in remote set point mode. If the controller is put into manual mode
the set point reverts from remote to local.

9.02

SPt.H
1000

Set Point Limits

The set point limits define the maximum and minimum values to which the
local and/or remote set points can be adjusted.The set point limits do not
apply when in Manual mode with local set point tracking enabled. If the set
point is outside its limits when Automatic mode is selected, the set point
value can only be adjusted towards its limits. Once within the limits they
apply as normal.
Control Set Point (CSPT) High Limit
[999 to 9999 in engineering units]

9.03

SPt.L
0

Control Set Point (CSPT) Low Limit

[999 to 9999 in engineering units]
Note. Operator level adjustment of the set point can be disabled see
Section 4.7, Operator Configuration/ Set Point Adjustment Enable.

Continued

Only available if a remote set point template is selected.

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4.5

9..06

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level 9 Set Point Configuration

SP.FA
NONE

Remote Set Point Fault Action

The action required when a fault occurs with the remote set point.

NONE
LOC

dFLt

9..07

dF.SP
0.0

9.06...9.11

No action
Select local set point mode
Select local set point mode and set to the default value

Local Set Point Default Value

Set the value required for the local set point under remote set point fault
conditions.
[In engineering units]

9..08

L.Sr1
NONE

Local Set Point Source 1

The source required to select local set point 1 (LSP1) as the current local
set point.
See Rear Fold-out/
Table C Digital Sources.

9..09

L.Sr2
NONE

L.Sr3
NONE

L.Sr4
NONE

LSP2

LSP3

Local Set Point Source 4

The source required to select local set point 4 (LSP4) as the current local
set point.
See Rear Fold-out/
Table C Digital Sources.

LSP4

Continued

Only displayed if a remote set point template is selected.

A digital input becomes active when a volt-free contact is closed or a low TTL signal is applied.

52

Local Set Point Source 3

The source required to select local set point 3 (LSP3) as the current local
set point.
See Rear Fold-out/
Table C Digital Sources.

9.11

Local Set Point Source 2

The source required to select local set point 2 (LSP2) as the current local
set point.
See Rear Fold-out/
Table C Digital Sources.

9.10

LSP1

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4.5

9.12

Level 9 Set Point Configuration

Lr.5r 1
NONE

LC.5r 1
NONE

r.SrC 1
NONE

Local

1
Local

Local Set Point Mode

Remote Set Point Selection Source

The source required to select remote set point mode.

See Rear Fold-out/

Table C Digital Sources.

LEV9
SEt.P

Remote

Local Set Point Selection Source

The source required to select local set point mode.

See Rear Fold-out/

Table C Digital Sources.

9.14

9.12...9.14

Local/Remote Set Point Selection Source

The source required to lock into remote set point mode.
When the source is active the L LR key does not operate.

See Rear Fold-out/

Table C Digital Sources.

9.13

CONFIGURATION MODE

Remote Set Point Mode

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Digital inputs are active when a volt-free contact is closed or a low TTL signal is applied

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4.6

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level A Control Configuration

A.00...A.02

Note. Level A is not displayed if an indicator template is selected.

A.00

A.01

LEVA
CntL

Level A Control Configuration

P.rEC
0

Power Fail Recovery Mode

Select the default power failure mode required following a power
interruption or failure.

Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold the
key for a few seconds.

Display

A.02

rEC.t
0

Setting
Last mode

Auto mode,
integral term reset

Manual mode,
using last output

Auto mode,
using last integral term

Manual mode with

0.0% output

Power outage
Recovery time: Auto
mode. Power outage >
Recovery time: Manual
mode, last output

Manual mode with

100.0% output

Power outage
Recovery time: Auto
mode. Power outage >
Recovery time: Manual
mode, configured output

Manual mode with

configured output

Recovery Time
If power is restored within the recovery time, the controller continues in the
last mode when power fail recovery modes 7 or 8 are selected.

Continued

54

Setting

[0 to 9999 seconds]

Display

Not displayed if power fail recovery modes 0 to 6 are selected.

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4.6

A.03

Level A Control Configuration

A.03...A.08

Process Variable Fail Action

Determines controller output when the process variable input fails.

PVFA
NONE

NONE
HOLd
dFLt

A.04

CONFIGURATION MODE

No action
Put into Manual mode
Put into Manual mode and select default output

Default Output
This output is used in conjunction with Power Recovery mode 8 and
Process Variable Fail action.

dF.OP
0

[0 to 100%] (100% to +100% for heat/cool)

A.05

OP.HI
100

Output High Limit Single Output Control

Limits the high level of the control output in automatic mode. If the control
output is above this limit when automatic mode is selected, the current
output value becomes the high limit until the value falls below the limit set.
[0.0 to 100.0%]

A.06

OP.L0
0

Output Low Limit Single Output Control

Limits the low level of the control output in automatic mode. If the control
output is below this limit when automatic mode is selected, the current
output value becomes the low limit until the value rises above the limit set.
[0.0 to 100.0%]

A.07

OP1H
100.0

Output 1 (Heat) High Limit Heat/Cool Control

Limits the high level of control output 1 in automatic mode. If the control
output is above this limit when automatic mode is selected, the current
output value becomes the high limit until the value falls below the limit set.
[0.0 to 100.0%]

A.08

OP2H
100

Output 2 (Cool) High Limit Heat/Cool Control

Limits the high level of control cutput 2 in automatic mode, when either
'reverse-direct' or 'direct-reverse' control action is selected in the Basic
Configuration level. If the control output is above this limit when automatic
mode is selected, the current output value becomes the high limit until the
value falls below the limit set.
100%

[0.0 to 100.0%]

OP2H
0

+100%
OP2

OP1
0

Continued

Only displayed if a single output type is selected.

Only displayed if a heat/cool output type is selected.

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4.6

A.09

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level A Control Configuration

OP2L
0

A.09...A.12

Output 2 (Cool) Low Limit Heat/Cool Control

Limits the low level of control output 2 in automatic mode, when 'reversereverse' or 'direct-direct' control action is selected in the Basic
Configuration level. If the control output is below this limit when automatic
mode is selected, the current output value becomes the low limit until the
value rises above the limit set.
[0 to 100%]

+100%

+100%
OP2

OP2L
0

A.10

OP.Sr
OFF

OP1
0

Output Slew Rate

The maximum rate of change of the control output (or both control outputs
for heat/cool).
[0.01 to 99.99% change per
second or 'OFF']
time
Note. The default slew rate setting is applied to both increasing and
decreasing output values. The slew rate setting can be applied to either
increasing values only or decreasing values only using the PC
Configurator.

A..11

Srd5
0FF

Slew Rate Disable Source

The digital source required to disable slew rate control of the output.
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C
Digital Sources.

A.12

M5r1
0FF

Slew rate disabled

Enabled

Manual 1 Mode Selection Source

The digital source required to select manual mode and Configured
Output 1.
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C
Digital Sources.

Manual with
output = C.OP1 2
Auto

Continued

Only displayed if reverse-reverse or direct-direct control actions are selected.

Digital inputs are active when a volt free contact is closed or a low TTL signal is applied.

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4.6

A.13

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level A Control Configuration

C.OP1
0.0

A.13...A.17

Configured Output 1
The control output value required when manual is selected by manual
mode source 1.
[0 to 100% or LAST (non-heat/cool)]
[100 to 100% (heat/cool only)]

A..14

M5r2
0FF

Manual Mode Selection Source 2

The digital source required to select manual mode and Configured
Output 2.
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C
Digital Sources.

Manual with output = C.OP2 1

Auto

A..15

C.OP2
0.0

Configured Output 2
The control output value required when manual is selected by manual
mode source 2.
[0 to 100% or LAST (non-heat/cool)]
[100 to 100% (heat/cool only)]

A.16

AM.5r
0FF

Auto/Manual Selection Source

Used with auto/manual station.
The source required to lock into manual mode with Configured Output 3.
Switching from manual to auto is not possible via the front panel.
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C
Digital Sources.

Manual with output = C.OP3 1

Auto

Auto

Note. If template 3 is selected, the source is assigned to alarm 1. If

template 4 is selected, the source is assigned to digital input 1.

A.17

COP.3
0.0

Configured Output 3
The control output value required when manual mode is selected by the
auto/manual selection source.
[0 to 100% or LAST (non-heat/cool)]
[100 to 100% (heat/cool only)]

Continued

Digital inputs are active when a volt free contact is closed or a low TTL signal is applied

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4.6

A.18

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level A Control Configuration

Auto Mode Selection Source
Select the digital source used to activate auto mode.

A.5rC
0FF

See Rear Fold-out/ Table C

Digital Sources.

A.19

t1.Sr
0FF

t2.Sr
0FF

t3.5r
0FF

t4.Sr
0FF
LEVA
CNtL

Manual

Select Pb-1 and IAt.1

Select Pb-2 and IAt.2

Tune Parameter Source 3 (Gain Scheduling)

Determine the digital source used to select the proportional 3 and integral
3 terms as the tuning parameters..
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C
Digital Sources.

A..22

Tune Parameter Source 2 (Gain Scheduling)

Determine the digital source used to select the proportional 2 and integral
2 terms as the tuning parameters.
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C
Digital Sources.

A..21

Auto

Tune Parameter Source 1 (Gain Scheduling)

Determine the digital source used to select the proportional 1 and integral
1 terms as the tuning parameters.
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C
Digital Sources.

A..20

A.18...A.22

Select Pb-3 and IAt.3

Tune Parameter Source 4 (Gain Scheduling)

Determine the digital source used to select the proportional 4 and integral
4 terms as the tuning parameters.
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C
Digital Sources.

Select Pb-4 and IAt4

Return to top of page.

Digital inputs are active when a volt free contact is closed or a low TTL signal is applied.

2 PBx and IAt.x values are set in Level 2 see Section 3.2, Tune/Proportional Band x and Integral Action
Time x. This function is not available with Cascade control and it is not applicable to Auto/Manual Station, Indicator
or Ratio Station templates.

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CONFIGURATION MODE

Level B Operator Configuration

b.00

b.01

b.02

b.03

b.04

b.05

LEVb
OPEr

Level B Operator Configuration

FP.AM 1
YES

Front Panel Auto/Manual Key Enable

FPLr 1
Lr

Front Panel Local/Remote Key Enable

FPAK
YES

Front Panel Alarm Acknowledge Key Enable

S.AdJ 1
YES

Operator Level Set Point Adjustment Enable

r.d15 1
2
NO

Operator Ratio Display

Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold the
key for a few seconds.

YES
NO

b.d15 1
2
NO

Enabled
Disabled

Display Local/Remote Key Action

Local/Remote key disable.
NO
Switches between local and remote set point modes.
Lr
Selects local set point 1 or 2.
2L
Selects local set point 1, 2 or 3.
3L
Selects local set point 1, 2, 3 or 4.
4L

YES
NO

YES
NO

YES
NO

b.06

b.00...b.06

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

Ratio setting for Remote set point displayed in the

operator level.
Ratio setting for Remote set point not displayed
in the operator level.

Operator Bias Display

YES
NO

Bias setting for Remote set point displayed in

operator level.
Bias setting for Remote set point not displayed
in operator level.

Continued

Not displayed if the Indicator template in use.

Only displayed if a template with remote set point is selected.

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CONFIGURATION MODE

Level B Operator Configuration

b.07

A.PA5 1
0

b.07...b.13

Auto-tune Password
Enables access to the auto-tune facility in the operator level.
[0 to 9999 (default 0)]

b.08

S.PAS
0

Set Up Password
Enables access to the set up levels (levels 2, 3, 4 and 5) and the autotune
facility.
[0 to 9999 (default 0)]

b.09

C.PA5
0

Configuration Password
Enables access to the configuration levels, set up levels and the autotune
facility.
[0 to 9999 (default 0)]

b..10

dAY
1

b..11

HOUr
23

b..12

MIN
59

b..13

t.CLK
00.00

Day Setting
Use to set the weekday of the on-board clock.
[1 to 7. 1 = Sunday, 7= Saturday]

Hour Setting
Use to set the hour of the on-board clock.
[0 to 23]

Minute Setting
Use to set the minute of the on-board clock.
[0 to 59]

Current Time
Actual on-board clock time.
[Hours : Mins]

LEVb
OPEr
Return to top of page.

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Not displayed on Indicator or Auto/manual station templates.

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4.8

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level C Output Assignment Configuration

C.00, C01, C07, C08

Note. The Output Assignment default settings are preconfigured to each template see Table B, Output
Sources on the rear fold-out.

C.00

Level C Output Assignment

LEV.C
ASSn

C.01

tYP.1
ANLG

Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press the
for a few seconds.

Analog/Digital Output 1 (ao1/do1) Type

Select the output type for Output 1.

ANLG
dIG
AN1.A
NONE

key

Analog
Digital

Press

to advance to Analog Output 1 Assignment Source.

Press

to advance to Digital Output 1 Assignment Source.

or

dIG
dG1.A
NONE

4.8.1

Digital Output 1

tYP1
dIG

C.07

dGI.A
NONE

Digital Output 1 (do1) Assignment Source

Select the source required to activate Digital Output 1
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C Digital Sources.

C.08

dG1.P
POS

Digital Output 1 (do1) Polarity

The output can be set to energize for either an active or inactive digital
signal.

POS Output energized when source is active.

NEG Output energized when source is inactive.
tYP.2
ANLG

Continued

1 If the output is assigned to a control output by the control type, the setting displayed cannot be changed see
Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Control Output Type.
2

Not applicable if digital output 1 is assigned to a control output.

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CONFIGURATION MODE

Analog Output 1

C02...C06

tYP1
ANLG

C.02

AnI.A
NONE

Analog Output 1 (ao1) Assignment Source

Select the source required to activate Analog Output 1
See Rear Fold-out/ Table D Analog Sources.

C.03

Analog Output 1 (ao1) Electrical High

The maximum current output required for the analog output.

AN1.H
20.0

[0.0 to 22.0mA]

C.04

Analog Output 1 (ao1) Electrical Low

The minimum current output required for the analog output.

AN1.L
4.0

[0.0 to 22.0mA]

C.05

r1.H
100.0

Retransmission 1 Engineering High

The engineering range value at which maximum output is required.
[In engineering units]

C.06

r1.L
0.0

Retransmission 1 Engineering Low

The engineering range value at which minimum output is required.
[In engineering units]

tYP.2
ANLG

Continued

1 If the output is assigned to a control output by the control type, the setting displayed cannot be changed see
Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Control Output Type.
2

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Not applicable if analog output 1 is assigned to a control output.

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4.8.3

CONFIGURATION MODE

Output 2 Assignment

C09, C15, C16

r1L
0.0
dG1.P
0.0

C.09

tYP.2 1
ANLG

Analog/Digital Output 2 (ao2/do2) Type

Select the output type for Output 2.

ANLG
dIG
AN2.A
NONE

Analog
Digital

Press

to advance to Analog Output 2 Assignment Source.

Press

to advance to Digital Output 2 Assignment Source.

or

dIG
dG2.A
NONE

4.8.4

Digital Output 2

tYP2
dIG

C.15

dG2.A 1
NONE

Digital Output 2 (do2) Assignment Source

Select the source required to activate Digital Output 2
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C Digital Sources.

C.16

dG2P
0

1
2

Digital Output 2 (do2) Polarity

The output can be set to energize for either an active or inactive digital
signal.

POS Output energized when source is active.

NEG Output energized when source is inactive.
rLY.1
0

Continued

1 Only displayed if optional ouput is fitted. If the output is assigned to a control output by the control type, the
setting displayed cannot be changed see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Control Output Type.
2

Not applicable if digital output 2 is assigned to a control output.

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CONFIGURATION MODE

Analog Output 2

C10...C14

tYP.2
ANLG

C.10

AN2.A 1
NONE

Analog Output 2 (ao2) Assignment Source

Select the source required to activate Analog Output 2
See Rear Fold-out/ Table D Analog Sources.

C.11

AN2H 1
20.0

Analog Output 2 (ao2) Electrical High

The maximum current output required for the retransmission range.
[0.0 to 20.0mA]

C.12

AN2.L 1
4.0

Analog Output 2 (ao2) Electrical Low

The minimum current output required for the retransmission range.
[0.0 to 20.0mA]

C.13

r2H 1
2
100.0

Retransmission 2 Engineering High

The engineering range value at which maximum output is required.
[In engineering units]

C.14

r2L 1
2
0.0

Retransmission 2 Engineering Low

The engineering range value at which minimum output is required.
[In engineering units]

rLY1
NONE

Continued

1 Only displayed if optional ouput is fitted. If the output is assigned to a control output by the control type, the
setting displayed cannot be changed see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Control Output Type.
2

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Not applicable if analog output 2 is assigned to a control output.

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4.8.6

CONFIGURATION MODE

Relay Outputs 1 to 4

C17...C22

r2L
0.0
dG2.P
0.0

C..17

rL1.A
NONE

Relay 1 Assignment Source

Select the source required to activate relay output 1.
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C Digital Sources.

C.18

rL1.P
POS

2
3

Relay 1 Polarity
The relay can be set to energize for either an active or inactive digital
signal.

POS Relay energized when source is active.

NEG Relay energized when source is inactive.

C.19

rL2.A
NONE

Relay 2 Assignment Source

Select the source required to activate relay output 2
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C Digital Sources.

C.20

rL2.P
POS

2
3

Relay 2 Polarity
The relay can be set to energize for either an active or inactive digital
signal.

POS Relay energized when source is active.

NEG Relay energized when source is inactive.

C.21

rL3.A
NONE

1
4

Relay 3 Assignment Source

Select the source required to activate relay output 3
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C Digital Sources.

C.22

rL3..P
POS

2
3 4

Relay 3 Polarity
The relay can be set to energize for either an active or inactive digital
signal.

POS Relay energized when source is active.

NEG Relay energized when source is inactive.
Continued

1 If the output is assigned to a control output by the control type, the setting displayed cannot be changed see
Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Control Output Type.
2

Not displayed if relay is assigned to a control output signal.

Not applicable if relay is assigned to a control output.

Only displayed if optional relay ouput is fitted.

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4.8.6

C..23

CONFIGURATION MODE

Relay Outputs 1 to 4

rL4.A
NONE

1
4

C23...C24

Relay 4 Assignment Source

Select the source required to activate relay output 4
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C Digital Sources.

C.24

LEVC
ASSN

rL4.P
POS

2
3 4

Relay 4 Polarity
The relay can be set to energize for either an active or inactive digital
signal.

POS Relay energized when source is active.

NEG Relay energized when source is inactive.
Return to top of page.

1 If the output is assigned to a control output by the control type, the setting displayed cannot be changed see
Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Control Output Type.
2

Not displayed if relay is assigned to a control output signal.

Not applicable if relay is assigned to a control output.

Only displayed if relay ouput is fitted.

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4.9

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level D Serial Communications Configuration

d.00...d.03

Note. Level D is only applicable if the serial communications option is fitted.

d.00

LEVd
SErL

Level D Serial Communications Configuration

Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold the
key for a few seconds.

d.01

d.02

d.03

S.CFG
0

Serial Configuration

0
1
2
3
4
5
6

Off
2-wire
4-wire
2-wire
4-wire
2-wire
4-wire

connection,
connection,
connection,
connection,
connection,
connection,

2400 baud rate

2400 baud rate
9600 baud rate
9600 baud rate
19200 baud rate
19200 baud rate

PrtY
NONE

Parity

Addr
1

MODBUSTM Address
Each slave on a MODBUS link must be assigned a unique address see
IM/C500MOD.

NONE None
Odd Odd
EVEN Even

[1 to 99]

LEVd
SErL
Return to top of page.

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4.10

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level E Calibration

E.00...E.04

Note. This page enables fine tuning of the inputs to eliminate system errors.

E.00

E.01

LEVE
CAL

Level E Calibration

OFF.1
0.0

Analog Input 1 Offset Calibration

Analog Input 1 Value in Engineering Units

Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press the
for a few seconds.

100.3
0.0

key

Offset [in engineering Units]

If the
and
keys are not operated for three seconds the display
reverts to the offset value only.

E.02

SPn.1
0.0

Analog Input 1 Span Calibration

Analog Input 1 Value in Engineering Units

100.3
0.0

Span Adjustment
[0.750 to 1.250]

If the
and
keys are not operated for three seconds the display
reverts to the span value only.

E.03

OFF.2
0.0

Analog Input 2 Offset Calibration

Analog Input 2 Value in Engineering Units

100.3
0.0

Offset [In engineering Units]

If the
and
keys are not operated for three seconds the display
reverts to the offset value only.

E.04

SPn.2
1.0

Analog Input 2 Span Calibration

Analog Input 2 Value in Engineering Units

100.3
0.0

Span Adjustment
[0.750 to 1.250]

If the
and
keys are not operated for three seconds the display
reverts to the offset value only.
Continued

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4.10

E.05

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level E Calibration

OFF.3
8888

E.05...E.10
Analog Input 3 Offset Calibration
Analog Input 3 Value in Engineering Units

100.3
0.0

Offset [In engineering Units]

If the
and
keys are not operated for three seconds the display
reverts to the offset value only.

E.06

SPN.3
8888

Analog Input 3 Span Calibration

Analog Input 3 Value in Engineering Units

100.3
0.0

Span Adjustment
[0.750 to 1.250]
If the
and
keys are not operated for three seconds the display
reverts to the offset value only.

E.07

FCAL
NO

2
rEF
2700

AUtO

r.trV
30

MAN

Fb.LO
100

Position Feedback Calibration

Select the calibration required.
NO
No Calibration
AUtO Auto Calibration
_AN Manual Calibration

F.CAL
AUtO

E.08

E.09

r.trV
30

C.CAL
NO

Regulator Travel Time

[0 to 5000 seconds]
Ensure that the value entered is compatible with the regulator motor, as
this is used to determine the length of travel of the feedback mechanism.
Motorized Valve Feedback Fully-closed Position

NO No action
YES Fully closes the valve automatically and sets the electrical input
to low range value.
Note. Input value flashes when calibration is in progress.

E.10

O.CAL
NO

Motorized Valve Feedback Fully-open Position

NO No action
YES Fully opens the valve automatically and sets the electrical input
to high range value.
Note. Input value flashes when calibration is in progress.

rEF
2700

Continued in Cold Junction Reference Value frame.

Only displayed if option board is fitted.

Only displayed if Motorized Valve with feedback output type is selected see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration.

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4.10

CONFIGURATION MODE

Level E Calibration

E.11...E.16

FCAL
MAN

E11

Fb.LO
100.0

Position Feedback Electrical Range Low

Set the minimum electrical input value.
[0.0 to 999.9]
For resistance input types, no decimal places are displayed. For all other
input types, 1 decimal place is displayed.

E.12

Fb.HI
500.0

Position Feedback Electrical Range High

Set the maximum electrical input value.
[0.0 to 999.9]

rEF
2700

Continued in Cold Junction Reference Value frame.

FCAL
NO
O.CAL
NO
Fb.HI
500

E.13

Cold Junction Reference Value

This value should only be changed if a new CJ sensor is supplied with a CJ
reference value different to 2700.

rEF
2700

The resistance (in Ohms) of the CJ sensor at 25C.

E.14

Cold Junction Beta Value

This value should only be changed if a new CJ sensor is supplied with a CJ
Beta value different to 3977.

bEtA
3977

The beta value of the CJ sensor.

E.15

CJ1
25.2

E.16

CJ3
25.2
LEV.E
CAL

Cold Junction Reading I/P1 and I/P2

The temperature measured by the cold junction sensor is displayed in C.

2
3

Cold Junction Reading I/P3

The temperature measured by the cold junction sensor is displayed in C.

Return to top of Calibration Level.

Only displayed if Motorized Valve with feedback output type is selected see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration.

Only displayed if corresponding input type is set to 'THC'.

Only displayed if option board is fitted.

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INSTALLATION

EC Directive 89/336/EEC
In order to meet the requirements of the EC
Directive 89/336/EEC for EMC regulations, this
product must not be used in a non-industrial
environment.

End of Life Disposal

The instrument contains a small lithium battery
which should be removed and disposed of
responsibly in accordance with local
environmental regulations.
The remainder of the instrument does not
contain any substance that will cause undue
harm to the environment and may therefore be
considered as normal waste and disposed of
accordingly.
Cleaning
Clean only the front panel, using warm water and a
mild detergent.

55C
Max.
0C
Min.

A Within Temperature Limits

0 to 90% RH

B Within Humidity Limits

5.1 Mechanical Installation

5.1.1 Siting Figs. 5.1 and 5.2

IP66/
NEMA4X
(front panel)

IP20
Minimum

(rear)
Sensor

C Within Protection Rating Limits

A Close to Sensor

B At Eye-level Location
Caution. Select a location away from
strong electrical and magnetic fields. If
these cannot be avoided, particularly in
applications where walkie talkies are
used, connect using screened cables
within grounded metal conduit.

D Use Screened Cables

C Avoid Vibration
Fig. 5.1 General Requirements

Fig. 5.2 Environmental Requirements

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5.1.2

INSTALLATION

Mounting Figs. 5.3 to 5.5

The instrument is designed for panel mounting (Fig. 5.4). Overall dimensions are shown in Fig. 5.3.
Note. For NEMA4X protection, a minimum panel thickness of 2.5mm is recommended.

Dimensions in mm (in.)

18
(0.71)

137.5 (5.41)

137.8
(5.43)

76 (2.99)

148
(5.83)

5.0
(0.2)

149.5 (5.87)

68+0.7
0
(2.68+0.03
0 )

Panel
Cutout

14 (0.55)

30 (1.18)

Fig. 5.3 Overall Dimensions

72

138+1
0
(5.43+0.04
0 )

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5.1.2

INSTALLATION

Mounting Figs. 5.3 to 5.5

Fit the panel clamps to the case, ensuring that the lugs
are correctly located in their slots

1
3

Cut a suitable hole in the panel

(see Fig. 5.3)

Insert the case (and

instrument, if
assembled) into the
panel cut-out

Earth (Ground)
Studs

Secure the instrument using the panel clamp retaining screws.

The rubber friction sleeves prevent overtightening.

Fig. 5.4 Mounting

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5.1.2

INSTALLATION

Mounting Figs. 5.3 to 5.5

Unclip the process label cover and

remove the process label, if fitted.

Loosen the captive screw securing

the instrument to the case

Remove the instrument

from the case

Note. Refitting is the reversal of removal.

Fig. 5.5 Inserting/Removing the Instrument from the Case

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5.1.3

INSTALLATION

Process Labels Fig. 5.6

Inscribe the process label with

the desired text

PR

OC

ES

Unclip the process label

cover from the front panel

LA

BE

Refit the cover over the

process label

Insert the process label into the

recess

Fig. 5.6 Fitting Process Labels

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5.2

INSTALLATION

Electrical Installation

Warnings.
The instrument is not fitted with a switch therefore a disconnecting device such as a switch or circuit
breaker conforming to local safety standards must be fitted to the final installation. It must be fitted in
close proximity to the instrument within easy reach of the operator and must be marked clearly as the
disconnection device for the instrument.

Remove all power from supply, relay and any powered control circuits and high common mode
voltages before accessing or making any connections.

Use cable appropriate for the load currents. The terminals accept cables up to 14AWG (2.5mm2).

The instrument conforms to Mains Power Input Insulation Category II. All other inputs and outputs
conform to Category II.

All connections to secondary circuits must have basic insulation.

After installation, there must be no access to live parts e.g. terminals.

Terminals for external circuits are for use only with equipment with no accessible live parts.

If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by the Company, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.

All equipment connected to the instrument's terminals must comply with local safety standards (CEI/IEC
61010-1:2001-2).

Notes.
Always route signal leads and power cables separately, preferably in earthed (grounded) metal
conduit.

It is strongly recommended that screened cable is used for signal inputs and relay connections.
Connect the screen to the earth (ground stud) see Fig. 5.4.

The battery is a 3V non-replaceable lithium cell.

This equipment is protected through double insulation (Class II).

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5.2.1

INSTALLATION

Electrical Connections Figs 5.7 to 5.9

Analog

19

Input 3

20

(I/P3)

RTD2

21

RTD1

Transmitter PSU
Digital / Analog Output 2

22

23

(I/P2)

(ao2 /do2)

24

Transmitter PSU

Digital Input Common

25

Digital Input 3 (di3)

Digital Input 4 (di4)

26

Digital Input Common

+ Digital Input 1 (di1)

See
Fig 5.8

Relay 3 (RLY3)
Relay 4 (RLY4)

27

NO/NC

28

10

Analog Input 1
(I/P1)

See
Fig. 5.8

Analog Input 2

Digital / Analog Output 1 ( ao1/do1)

29

11

NO/NC

30

12

31

13

+ Digital Input 2 (di2)

NO/NC
Relay 2 (RLY2)
C

32

14

NO/NC

33

15

34

16

+ L (315mA Type T fuse)

35
36

17
18

RS485 Tx
RS485 Tx/Rx
RS485 Common

Only available if option board fitted

Relay 1 (RLY1)
85V +Vs (+)
min.
to 0V ()
265V
max.
a.c.

24V
d.c.

Earth
(Ground) Stud

Warning. The AC Power Supply ground cable must be connected to one of

the Earth (Ground) Studs and NOT to terminal 18.

Fig. 5.7 Electrical Connections General

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5.2.1

INSTALLATION

Electrical Connections Figs. 5.7 to 5.9

Analog
Input 1
I/P 1

THC
millivolts
and volts

Milliamps * Milliamps
2-lead RTD
and Resistance

3-lead
RTD
3rd lead

RTD

RTD

RTD

RTD +

RTD +

**100

Voltage

**100

CJ Sensor#

Tx 2-wire
Transmitter

****
100K

+
Analog
Input 2
I/P 2

**100

**100

Milliamps

Millivolts

THC##

Tx

Voltage

* milliAmps

2-lead RTD
and Resistance

THC
milliVolts
and Volts

3-lead
RTD

RTD

3rd lead

RTD

RTD

+ RTD

+ RTD

19

**100

**100
****
100K

milliAmps

2-wire
Transmitter

20

CJ Sensor

Tx 2-wire
Transmitter

21

+
22
*

Using internal transmitter power supply

**

Use 100 shunt resistor provided with instrument

***

Only available if option board fitted

**** For correct broken sensor operation with voltage inputs, fit a 100K pull up resistor
#

Fit the CJ sensor supplied if I/P1 or I/P2 are THC inputs

##

I/P2 can only be used with THC inputs if I/P1 is also used as a THC input

Fig. 5.8 Electrical Connections Analog Inputs

5V

Inactive

0V

Active

TTL

Volt free
Inactive

Active

Fig. 5.9 Electrical Connections Digital Inputs

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Analog
Input 3
I/P3 ***

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5.3

Relays

5.4

Note. Refer to the Rear Fold-out/ Table B Output

Sources for default relay assignments.

Digital Output
15V d.c. min. at 20mA
Min. load 667

5.5 Control or Retransmission

Analog Output

Relay contacts are rated at:

115/230V a.c. at 5A (non-inductive)
250V d.c. 25W max.

5.3.1

INSTALLATION

Setting the Relay Links Fig. 5.10

Max. load 15V (750 at 20mA).

Isolated from analog input, dielectric strength
500V for 1 minute.

Set the links on the processor board and the option

board (if fitted).

Normally closed

Normally open

LK1 = Relay 1
LK2 = Relay 2

LK3 = Relay 3
LK4 = Relay 4

LK3
LK2

LK4

LK1

Option Board

Processor Board

Note. The default setting for the relay links is 'Normally Open' (N/O).

Fig. 5.10 Relay Links

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5.6

INSTALLATION

Motorized Valve Connections Fig. 5.11

5.7

Input Connections

Make connections to each input see Fig 5.8.

Note. Relays used to drive the motorized valve
must be set for 'Normally Open' operation see
Section 5.3.1.

Refer to Table A on the rear fold-out for the

default input assignment settings.

5.7.1
Motorized Valve
Drive

12

Thermocouple (THC) Inputs

Note. Use the correct compensating cable

between the THC and the terminals see
Table 5.1.

0%

13
14

Automatic Cold Junction Compensation (ACJC) is

incorporated by use of CJ sensors wired across the
input terminals of I/P1 and I/P3 see Fig. 5.12.

100%

15
(N)
Valve
Positioner
Power
Supply

Alternatively, the CJ sensor can be mounted remotely

at the point where the thermocouple cable terminates
into copper cable, e.g. where cables enter an
instrument panel see Fig. 5.13.

N
L
(L)

A Relay Connections

Motorized
Valve
Drive

100
(mA inputs
only)

19
20

B Feedback Connections
(V, mA or mV Input Types)
Motorized Valve
Drive

It is possible to use an external fixed cold (reference)

junction, if the instrument is programmed for use with
millivolt inputs and the appropriate thermocouple
linearizer is selected. This is only possible via the PC
configurator.

Fitting the
CJ sensor
to I/P 1

CJ sensor, I/P 3
See Note

Link See Note

19

100%

20
21

0%

Note. Only fit a CJ sensor to I/P 3 if the

option board is also fitted.

C Feedback Slidewire
Connection
Motorized Valve
Drive

Link See Note

Fig. 5.12 CJ Sensor Connections

19

0%

20
21

100%
D Alternative Feedback
Slidewire Connection

Note. The wire link must be connected

at the motorized valve end, NOT to the
instrument terminals.
Fig. 5.11 Motorized Valve Connections

80

19

+ 20

+2

21

I/P3

Copper
cable

Compensating
cable

I/P1

Fig. 5.13 Remote-mounted CJ Sensor

Connections

5
5.7.2 3-lead Resistance
Thermometer (RTD) Inputs

5.8

Output Connections

Make connections as shown in Fig 5.7.

The three leads must have equal resistance, not

exceeding 50 each.

Refer to Table B on the rear fold-out for the

default output assignment settings.

5.7.3 2-lead Resistance

Thermometer (RTD) Inputs

5.9

If long leads are necessary it is preferable to use a

3-lead RTD. If the RTD is to be used in a hazardous
area, a 3-lead RTD connected via a suitable Zener
barrier, must be used.

Type of
Thermocouple

INSTALLATION

Power Supply Connections

Warning.
A fuse (315mA Type T) must be fitted in the live
(+ve) supply line.
The ground line must be connected to the
earth (ground) stud and not to terminal 18 on
the terminal block see Fig. 5.7.
Do not disturb the link between' terminal 18
and the ground stud.
The type of power supply required (a.c. or d.c.)
is stated at the time of order and can be
identified from the instrument code number:
C50X/XX0X/STD = 85V min. to 265V max.
a.c.
C50X/XX1X/STD = 24V d.c.

Compensating Cable
BS1843
+

ANSI MC 96.1
Case

Ni-Cr/Ni-Al
Brown Blue
Red Yellow
(K)
Nicrisil/Nisil
Orange Blue Orange Orange
(N)
Pt/Pt-Rh
White Blue Green Black
(R and S)
Pt-Rh/Pt-Rh

(B)

DIN 43714

Case

Red

Yellow

Red

Red

Orange

Red

Green

Red

Case

Cu/Cu-Ni (T) White

Blue

Blue

Blue

Red

Blue

Red

Blue

Black

White

Red

Black

Red

Green Green Green

Pink
White

Case

White

Green *

White

Pink *

White Orange White Orange *

Fe/Con (J)

Yellow

BS4937 Part No.30

Grey

White

Brown Brown Brown White

Blue

Blue

Black

White

Grey *
Brown *
Black *

* Case Blue for intrinsically safe circuits

Fe/Con (L)
(DIN 43710)

DIN 43710
Blue/ Blue
Blue
red

Table 5.1 Thermocouple Compensating Cable

81

SPECIFICATION
Analog Inputs

Summary

Universal Process Inputs

8 application templates: Single loop, Auto/Manual,

Analog backup, Indicator
Two Autotune options
Control Efficiency Monitor
PC configuration

Number
1 standard
1 optional
Type
Universally configurable to provide:
Thermocouple (THC)

IP66/NEMA4X front face

Resistance thermometer (RTD)

mV

Operation

Volts

Display

mA

2 x 100mm 40-segment LED bargraphs

Resistance

2 x 10mm 4-digit LED indicators

1 x 10mm 3-digit LED indicators
Display range

1999 to +9999

Input Impedance
mA

1001

mV, V

10M1

Configuration
Basic configuration via front panel keys
Advanced feature configuration by PC only
Security
Internal security switch and password-protected menus

Linearizer Functions
THC types B, E, J, K, L, N, R, S, T, PT100, 3, 3/2, 5/2
Broken Sensor Protection
Programmable for upscale or downscale drive
Sample Interval

Standard Functions
Control Strategies
Single-loop, Auto/manual Station, Analog Backup,
Indicator/Manual Loader
Output Types
Current proportioning, Time proportioning, On/off, Motorized valve
(with and without feedback), Heat/cool.
Control Parameters

125ms (1 input)
Digital filter
Programmable
Cold Junction Compensation
Automatic CJC incorporated as standard
Stability 0.05$C/$C change in ambient temperature
Input Protection
Common mode rejection

>120dB at 50/60Hz with

3001 imbalance resistance

Series mode rejection

>60dB at 50/60Hz

Four sets of PID settings, selectable via digital signals

Set Points
Local, remote and four local fixed set points,
selectable via digital signals
Configured Outputs
Three preset output values, selectable via digital signals

Transmitter Power Supply

Number

24V DC nominal

Drive

Up to 45mA as standard,
up to 23mA on option board

Autotune
On demand for 1/4 wave or minimal overshoot

1 standard, 1 optional

Voltage

Non-universal Process Input

Number
1 standard
Input types
mA, mV only (THC only if IP1 is also THC)
Linearization B, E, J, K, L, N, R, S, T, 3, 3/2, 5/2

82

SPECIFICATION...
Digital Inputs

EMC
Emissions and Immunity
Meets requirements of IEC 61326 for an Industrial Environment

Number

2 standard, 2 optional

Type

Volt-free

Minimum pulse

200ms

Outputs
Advanced Features

Control/Retransmission Outputs

Maths Blocks *

Number

1 standard, 1 optional

Type

Programmable as analog or
logic (digital) output

Isolation

Galvanically isolated from the rest of the circuitry

Analog range

0 and 20mA (programmable), accuracy: 0.25%

Number

Operators

+, , x, 8, Average, Maximum, Minimum,

High select, Low select, 3, Median select,
Relative Humidity
Input multiplexer (digitally selected)

Digital voltage 17V @ 20mA

Delay Timers *

Number
2
Programmable Delay and Duration in seconds

Relay Outputs
Number 2 standard, 2 optional

Logic Equations *

Type SPST, rated 5A at 115/230V AC

Number

Elements

15 per equation

Operators

OR, AND, NOR, NAND, NOT, EXOR

Custom Linearizers *
Number

Breakpoints

15 per linearizer

* Accessed via PC Configurator

Standard Analog Input Ranges

Thermocouple

Maximum Range $C

Maximum Range $F

Accuracy (% of reading)

18 to 1800

0 to 3270

0.1% or (1$C (1.8$F) [above 200$C (392$F)] *

100 to 900

140 to 1650

0.1% or ( 0.5$C (0.9$F)

100 to 900

140 to 1650

0.1% or ( 0.5$C (0.9$F)

100 to 1300

140 to 2350

0.1% or ( 0.5$C (0.9$F)

100 to 900

140 to 1650

0.1% or ( 1.5$C (2.7$F)

200 to 1300

325 to 2350

0.1% or ( 0.5$C (0.9$F)

18 to 1700

0 to 3000

0.1% or ( 0.5$C (0.9$F) [above 300$C (540$F)] *

18 to 1700

0 to 3000

0.1% or ( 0.5$C (0.9$F) [above 200$C (392$F)] *

250 to 300

400 to 550

0.1% or ( 0.5$C (0.9$F)

* For B, R and S thermocouples, accuracy is not guaranteed below value stated

Min. span below zero

Type T 70C (126F)

Type N 105C (189F)

THC standards DIN 43710

IEC 584

RTD

Maximum Range $C

Maximum Range $F

Accuracy (% of reading)**

Pt100

200 to 600

325 to 1100

0.1% or ( 0.5$C (0.9$F)

** RTD, 3-wire platinum, 1001 per DIN 43760 standard (IEC 751), with range of 0 to 4001

Linear Inputs

Range

Accuracy (% of reading)

Millivolts

0 to 500mV

0.1% or ( 10+A

Milliamps

0 to 50mA

0.2% or (2+A

Volts

0 to 5V

0.2% or ( 2mV

Resistance

0 to 50001

0.2% or ( 0.081

83

SPECIFICATION
Options

Electrical

Analog Inputs

Voltage

Number

Isolation

Galvanically isolated from the rest of the circuitry

Type

Universal (see above)

Analog/Digital output

85 to 265V AC 50/60Hz
24V DC
Power consumption
<10VA

Number

Isolation

Galvanically isolated from the rest of the circuitry

Type

Programmable 0 to 20mA analog or

17V @ 20mA digital

Safety

Number

Dielectric Strength

Type

SPST, rated 5A at 115/230V AC

Power interruption protection

Up to 60ms

General safety EN 61010-1

Relay Outputs

Number

Type

Volt-free

Minimum pulse

200ms

Serial Communications
Connections

500V DC to earth
Analog/digital output 1 to rest of the circuitry
(500V DC for 1 minute)

Digital Inputs

RS485, 2- or 4-wire

Protocol

Modbus RTU

Isolation

Galvanically isolated from the rest of the

circuitry

Analog/digital output 2 to rest of the circuitry

(500V DC for 1 minute)
Analog input 3 (IP3) to rest of the circuitry
(500V DC for 1 minute)
Serial communications to rest of the circuitry
(500V DC for 1 minute)

Environmental
Operating Limits
0$C to 55$C (32$F to 130$F)

Physical
Size
76mm x 148mm x 149.5mm
(2.99 in. x 5.83 in. x 5.87 in.)
Weight
750g (1.6lb)

5 to 95%RH (non-condensing)
Temperature stability
<0.02%/$C or 2+V/$C (<0.011%/$F or 1.11+V/$F)
Long term drift <0.02% of reading or 20+V annually
Front face
NEMA4X (IP66)

SS/C501 Issue 6

84

I/P 2 x rAtO + bIAS

Template 2 Only

Process Variable Input

I/P1

I/P2

Remote Set Point Input

Local Set Point

RSPt

LSPt

L
L
R

Set Point
Ramp

PV

CSPt
PID
Control Loop

PID O/P

Manual Output

OP1

A1

Single Loop Control provides basic feedback control using three term PID or On/off control. The controller output is calculated from the difference
between the process variable and the control set point. The control set point can be a fixed value entered by the user or from a remote source.

APPENDIX A CONTROL TEMPLATES

Single Loop Controller (Templates 1 and 2)

85

APPENDIX A CONTROL TEMPLATES

A2
A2.1

Auto/Manual Station and Analog Backup Station

Series and Parallel Operation

Note. See Sections A2.2 and A2.3 for detailed templates.

Process

PV

C500
Process Variable
I/P1
Master Output

Output

I/P2

Status

Digital Select
di.1

Master
Controller

ao1

Actuator

ao1

Series Connection

Process

PV

C500
Process Variable
I/P1

ao1
ao1

Master Output
Output

I/P2

Status

Digital Select
di.1

Relay 1

Master
Controller

Actuator
External
Relay
Master
Output
Parallel Connection

Fig. A1 Series and Parallel Operation

86

Low Signal Select

(Alarm A1)

Manual Output

Auto/Manual
Select

OP1
ao1

2 Template 4 only

1 Template 3 only. Alarm A1 trip value can be set to give the desired low signal detection

di.1

Digital Select

I/P2

Master Output

I/P1

Process Variable

A2.2

The auto/manual station can be used in series or in parallel with the master output signal see Fig. A1. Parallel operation is achieved by using
relay 1 in the COMMANDER 500 to energize an external relay (with suitable changeover contacts for switching low level signals) which selects the output
to be routed to the actuator.

The Auto/manual Station provides a backup for a Master controller. In normal operation the COMMANDER 500s current output follows the master
controllers output value. A fault in the master system can be identified either by detecting a low signal on the master output (template 3) or via a digital
signal (template 4). When a fault is detected the COMMANDER 500 selects manual mode with its output either set to the last valid master output value
or to a configured output value see Section 4.6/ Control Configuration/ Configured Output 1. When the master signal is restored or the digital input
returns to its normal state the COMMANDER 500 switches back to auto mode (i.e. COMMANDER 500 output = master output).

APPENDIX A CONTROL TEMPLATES

Auto/Manual Station (Templates 3 and 4)

87

88

1
2

PV

LSPt

Low Signal Select

(Alarm A1)

PID
Controller

L
R

Local/
Remote
Select

OP1

Template 5 only. Alarm A1 trip value can be set to give the desired low signal detection
Template 6 only.

Digital Select
di.1

I/P2

Master Output

I/P1

Process Variable

Local Set Point

Manual Output

ao1

A2.3

The analog backup station can be used in series or in parallel with the master output signal. (See Fig. A1). Parallel operation is achieved by using
relay 1 in the COMMANDER 500 to energize an external relay (with suitable changeover contacts for switching low level signals) which selects the
output to be routed to the actuator.

The Analog Backup provides a backup for a master controller. In normal operation (remote control mode selected) the COMMANDER 500s current
output follows the master controllers output value. A fault in the master system can be identified either by detecting a low signal on the master output
(template 5) or via a digital signal (template 6). When a fault is detected the COMMANDER 500 switches into local control mode and the process is
controlled by the PID output of the COMMANDER 500. The COMMANDER 500 PID algorithm continually tracks the master output value to ensure
bumpless transfer from remote to local mode operation. When the master signal is restored or the digital input returns to its normal state the
COMMANDER 500 switches back to remote control mode (i.e. COMMANDER 500 output = master output).

APPENDIX A CONTROL TEMPLATES

Analog Backup (Templates 5 and 6)

1 Template 8 Only

I/P2

I/P1

PV1

PV2

ao1

2 Not applicable if Control Output Type is set to 'None'

see Section 4.2/Basic Configuration.

Manual Output

A3

The Indicator/manual Loader Station is used to display one or two process variables on the digital and bargraph displays. If the control output
is assigned to an analog output, the lower display indicates its value which can be adjusted by the user. This output can be used to manually
control a process or to provide a set point value for another controller.

APPENDIX A CONTROL TEMPLATES...

Indicator/Manual Loader Station (Templates 7 and 8)

89

APPENDIX B COMMANDER CONFIGURATION EDITOR

B1

Introduction

Using the COMMANDER Configurator the COMMANDER 500 can be programmed without using any of the front
panel keys.
In addition to the standard settings, the Configurator also gives access to more advanced features not accessible
via the front panel keys. These are summarized below.
For information on using individual features, refer to the on-line help facility.
Note. The instrument must be in Configuration Mode (Level 6 or above) and Modbus serial communications
must be disabled when uploading or downloading from the PC Configurator.

B2

Analog Input Customization

Custom mA, mV, Voltage and Resistance ranges

Standard Linearizers can be assigned to electrical inputs (eg. allowing transmitter inputs to have
thermocouple or resistance linearizers to be applied)

Programmable fault detection levels (default = 10%)

B3

Four Programmable Maths Blocks

One of seven types can be assigned to each maths block:

Standard Arithmetic

Up to 4 operands and 3 operators can be combined in each block, with the

operands being calculated sequentially.
Operators:

add, subtract, divide, multiply, high select, low select,

median select

Operands:

any analog or digital signals

(digital signals have the value '1' or '0')

Average

The average value of an analog signal over a selectable time period, reset by digital
signal

Maximum detection

The maximum value of an analog signal, reset by digital signal

Minimum detection

The minimum value of an analog signal, reset by digital signal

Relative humidity

Calculated from wet and dry bulb temperature sensors

Square root

The square root value of any analog signal

Input multiplexer

Selection of one or two analog variables using a digital signal

B4

Six Logic Equations

Elements

Up to 15 per equation

Operators

Up to 7 per equation: OR, AND, NOR, NAND, NOT, EXOR

Operands

Up to 8 per equation: any digital signal.

The NOT operator can be used to invert digital signals.

B5

Process Alarm Customization

B6

Two Real Time Alarms

B7

Programmable ON days, hours, minutes and duration (00:00 to 23:59)

Wildcard (*) to allow operation every x minutes past the hour

Two Delay Timers

90

Time Hysteresis, 0 to 9999 seconds

Alarm Disable Source

Programmable delay and duration (0 to 9999 seconds)

APPENDIX B COMMANDER CONFIGURATION EDITOR

B8

Two Custom Linearizers

B9

15 breakpoints per linearizer

The source can be any analog signal

Template Customization

Each template can be customized by changing the sources for various functions in the COMMANDER 500. This
allows maths blocks and custom linearizers to be added into the standard template format.
The following sources can be programmed:

process variable inputs

set point inputs

position feedback input

input to ratio/bias block

ratio inputs

bias inputs

B10

Connecting the COMMANDER PC Configurator

RS232 Serial Port

Note.
The COMMANDER 500 must be in the configuration
mode (Levels 6 to E) and Modbus serial communications
must be disabled when using the PC Configurator.

Fig. B1 Connecting the COMMANDER PC Configurator

91

FRAMES INDEX

Set Up Frames

P
Mnemonic

Frame Title

A
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1.xxx
2.xxx
3.xxx
4.xxx
5.xxx
6.xxx
7.xxx
8.xxx

Trip
Trip
Trip
Trip
Trip
Trip
Trip
Trip

Number Proportional Band 1

Proportional Band 2
4.01 Proportional Band 3
4.02 Proportional Band 4

4.03
4.04
4.05
4.06
4.07
4.08

Pb-1
Pb-2
Pb-3
Pb-4

2.05
2.06
2.07
2.08

r.rtE
r.trV
bIAS
rAtO

3.10
5.04
3.07
3.06

LEV3

3.00

LEV2

2.00

LEV5

5.00

R
Ramp Rate
Regulator Travel Time
Remote Set Point Bias
Remote Set Point Ratio

S
Approach Band 1

Ab 1

2.15 Set Points

S.SPt
CYC1
CYC2

2.21 Tune
2.01
2.02 V

Control Zone Deadband

Cycle Time 1
Cycle Time 2

Valve Set Up

D
Deadband (Feedback only)
Derivative Action Time 1

d.bNd
drV1

5.03
2.13

Y1St
Y2St

2.22
2.23

IAt.1
IAt.2
IAt.3
IAt.4

2.01
2.10
2.11
2.12

LSP.1
LSP.2
LSP.3
LSP.4

3.01
3.02
3.03
3.04

rSt.1
VbIA
VrAt

2.17
5.02
5.01

HYS.1
HYS.2

2.03
2.04

Mnemonic

H
Heat/Cool Output 1 Start
Heat/Cool Output 2 Start

I
Integral
Integral
Integral
Integral

Action
Action
Action
Action

Time
Time
Time
Time

1
2
3
4

Parameter
Setting/Value

L
Local
Local
Local
Local

Set
Set
Set
Set

Point
Point
Point
Point

1
2
3
4

M
Manual Reset
Motorised Valve Bias
Motorised Valve Ratio

O
Output 1 On/off Hysteresis Value
Output 2 On/off Hysteresis Value

92

Frame Number

Fig. I.1 Parameter Identification

FRAMES INDEX

Configuration Frames
Frame Title

Mnemonic

Number

A
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm

1 Hysteresis
1 Trip
1 Type
2 Hysteresis
2 Trip
2 Type

HYS.1
trP.1
tYP.1
HYS.2
trP.2
tYP.2

8.03
8.02
8.01
8.06
8.05
8.04

Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm

3 Hysteresis
3 Trip
3 Type
4 Hysteresis
4 Trip
4 Type

HYS.3
trP.3
tYP.3
HYS.4
trP.4
tYP.4

8.09
8.08
8.07
8.12
8.11
8.10

Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm

5 Hysteresis
5 Trip
5 Type
6 Hysteresis
6 Trip
6 Type

HYS.5
trP.5
tYP.5
HYS.6
trP.6
tYP.6

8.15
8.14
8.13
8.18
8.17
8.16

Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm

7 Hysteresis
7 Trip
7 Type
8 Hysteresis
8 Trip
8 Type

HYS.7
trP.7
tYP.7
HYS.8
trP.8
tYP.8

8.21
8.20
8.19
8.24
8.23
8.22

FPAK
Alarm Acknowledge Enable
LEV8, ALMS
Alarm Configuration

b.03
8.00

OFF.1
SPN.1
OFF.2
SPN.2
OFF.3
SPN.3

E.01
E.02
E.03
E.04
E.05
E.06

AN1H
AN1L
r1H
r1L
AN2H
AN2L
r2H
r2L

C.03
C.04
C.05
C.06
C.11
C.12
C.13
C.14

Analog Output 1 Source

Analog Output 2 Source
Analog/Dig Output 1 Type
Analog/Dig Output 2 Type

AN1A
AN2A
tYP.1
tYP.2

C.02
C.10
C.01
C.09

Auto Selection Source

Auto/Manual Switch Enable
Autotune Password

ASrC
FP.AM
A.PAS

A.18
b.01
b.07

Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog

I/P
I/P
I/P
I/P
I/P
I/P

1
1
2
2
3
3

Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog

O/P
O/P
O/P
O/P
O/P
O/P
O/P
O/P

Offset Cal
Span Cal
Offset Cal
Span Cal
Offset Cal
Span Cal

1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2

Electrical High
Electrical Low
Engineering High
Engineering Low
Electrical High
Electrical Low
Engineering High
Engineering Low

LEV6, APPL
b.dIS

6.00
b.06

LEVE, CAL
bEtA
CJ 1
CJ 2
rEF

E.00
E.14
E.15
E.16
E.13

Configuration Password
Configured Output 1
Configured Output 2
Configured Output 3
Control Action

C.PAS
C.OP.1
C.OP.2
C.OP.3
C.ACt

b.09
A.13
A.15
A.17
6.03

Control Configuration

LEV.A

A.00

dAY
dG1P
dG1A
dG2P
dG2A

b.10
C.08
C.07
C.16
C.15

Fb.HI
Fb.LO

E.12
E.11

Basic Configuration
Bias Display Enable

C
Calibration
CJ Beta Value
CJ Reading - I/P1 & I/P2
CJ Reading - I/P3
CJ Reference Value

D
Day Setting
Digital Output
Digital Output
Digital Output
Digital Output

1
1
2
2

Polarity
Source
Polarity
Source

F
Feedback Range High
Feedback Range Low

I
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Broken Sensor
Decimal Point
Engineering High
Engineering Low
Filter Time Constant
Temp Units
Type

bSd.1
dP.1
EN1H
EN1L
FLt.1
UNt.1
tYP.1

7.06
7.03
7.04
7.05
7.07
7.02
7.01

Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input

2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Broken Sensor
Decimal Point
Engineering High
Engineering Low
Filter Time Constant
Temp Units
Type

bSd.2
dP.2
EN2H
EN2L
FLt.2
UNt.2
tYP.2

7.13
7.10
7.11
7.12
7.14
7.09
7.08

Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Broken Sensor
Decimal Point
Engineering High
Engineering Low
Filter Time Constant
Temp Units
Type

bSd.3
dP.3
EN3H
EN3L
FLt.3
UNt.3
tYP.3

7.20
7.17
7.18
7.19
7.21
7.16
7.15

93

...FRAMES INDEX

S
LEV7
LC.Sr
FPLr
Lr.Sr

7.00
9.13
b.02
9.12

MV Calibration selection
MV Feedback closed
MV Feedback open
Mains Rejection
Man/Auto Selection Source
Manual 1 Selection Source
Manual 2 Selection Source

FCAL
C.CAL
O.CAL
F.rEJ
AM.Sr
M.Sr1
M.Sr2

E.07
E.09
E.10
6.06
A.16
A.12
A.14

MODBUS Address
MODBUS Parity

Addr
PrtY

d.03
d.02

Level Heading
Local Set Point Source
Local/Remote Enable
Local/Remote Set Point Source

Serial Communications
Serial Configuration
Set Point Configuration
Set Point 1 Source
Set Point 2 Source
Set Point 3 Source
Set Point 4 Source
Set
Set
Set
Set

Point
Point
Point
Point

Default Value
High Limit
Low Limit
Tracking

Set up Password
Set Point Adjust Disable

LEVd
S.CFG
LEV9, SEt.P
L.Sr.1
L.Sr.2
L.Sr.3
L.Sr.4

d.00
d.01
9.00
9.08
9.09
9.10
9.11

dF.SP
SPt.H
SPt.L
trCK

9.07
9.02
9.03
9.01

S.PAS
S.AdJ

b.08
b.04

t.APP
t.CLK
t1Sr
t2Sr
t3Sr
t4Sr

6.01
b.13
A.19
A.20
A.21
A.22

T
O
OP.LO
OP.HI
OP1H
OP2H
OP2L
LEVb, OPEr

A.06
A.05
A.07
A.08
A.09
b.00

LEVC, ASSn
Assignment
OP.Sr
Slew Rate
SrdS
Slew Rate Disable
O.tYP
Type

C.00
A.10
A.11
6.02

P.rEC
rEC.t
PVFA
dF.OP

A.01
A.02
A.03
A.04

Ratio Display Enable

Regulator Travel Time
Relay 1 Polarity
Relay 1 Source
Relay 2 Polarity
Relay 2 Source

r.dIS
r.trV
rL1P
rL1A
rL2P
rL2A

b.05
E.08
C.18
C.17
C.20
C.19

Relay 3 Polarity
Relay 3 Source
Relay 4 Polarity
Relay 4 Source
Remote Set Point Source
RSPT Fault Action

rL3P
rL3A
rL4P
rL4A
r.SrC
SP.FA

C.22
C.21
C.24
C.23
9.14
9.06

O/P Low Limit

O/P High Limit
OP 1 High Limit
OP 2 High Limit
OP 2 Low Limit
Operator Configuration
Output
Output
Output
Output

P
Power Fail Recovery Mode
Power Fail Recovery Time
Process Variable Fail Action
PV Fail Default Output

94

Template Applications
Time Display
Tune Select Source 1
Tune Select Source 2
Tune Select Source 3
Tune Select Source 4

INDEX

Accessories .............................................................. 1
Alarms ........................................................... 34, 47
Acknowledge ..................................................... 5
Acknowledge enable ....................................... 59
Configuration ................................................... 47
Hysteresis ................................................. 49, 50
Set Up ............................................................. 34
Trip Settings .............................................. 34, 47
Type ........................................................... 34, 49
Analog Backup Station ..................................... 16, 84
Analog Inputs Level 7 ......................................... 43
Broken Sensor .................................... 44, 45, 46
Decimal Point ...................................... 43, 45, 46
Engineering Range ............................. 44, 45, 46
Calibration ....................................................... 68
Failure Action .................................................. 55
Analog Outputs 1 and 2 ......................................... 61
See Also: Digital Outputs 1 and 2
Electrical Ranges ...................................... 62, 64
Engineering Ranges ................................. 62, 64
Sources ..................................................... 62, 64
See Also: Rear Fold-out/ Table D
Analog Sources .................... Rear Fold-out/ Table D
Approach Band ....................................................... 30
Auto-tune ................................................................ 21
Error ................................................................. 21
Password ......................................................... 60
Starting ............................................................ 23
Auto/Manual
Mode Selection Source ....................... 56, 57, 58
A/M Station Template ............................... 14, 74
A/M Switch .................................................. 4, 50

Configuration Error ................................................... 9

Configuration Password ......................................... 60
Configured Outputs 1 to 3 ...................................... 57
See Also: Auto/Manual and Backup Templates
Control Action ......................................................... 42
Control Configuration Level A ............................. 54
Control Efficiency Monitor ...................................... 24
Control Set Point see Set Points
Control Output Deadband ...................................... 31
Custom Linearizer .................................................. 86

D
Date and Time Setting ........................................... 60
Deadband
Control Output ................................................. 31
MV Feedback .................................................. 35
Default Outputs .......................................... 52, 55, 57
Delay Timer ............................................................ 86
Derivative Action Time ........................................... 30
Deviation Alarms .................................................... 47
Digital Inputs 1 to 4 .......................................... 76, 77
See Also: Rear Fold-out/ Table C
Digital Outputs 1 and 2 .......................................... 61
Polarity ...................................................... 61, 63
Source ....................................................... 61, 63
Digital Sources ..................... Rear Fold-out/ Table C
Direct Control Action .............................................. 42
Displays ......................................................... 8, 9, 11
LCD Alphabet .................................................... 8

E
Electrical Connections ........................................... 76
Error Codes .............................................................. 9

B
Bargraphs ................................................................. 3
See Also: Relevant
Operator Template in Section 2
Basic Configuration Level 6 ................................ 39
Boundless Control see Motorized Valves
Broken Sensor Drive .................................. 44, 45, 46

C
Calibration see Analog Inputs
Calibration Error ....................................................... 9
Character Set ........................................................... 8
Clock Settings ........................................................ 60
Cold Junction
Compensation ..................................... 70, 77, 80
Failed ................................................................. 9

F
Failure Modes
Analog Input .................................................... 55
Power Failure .................................................. 54
Process Variable ............................................. 55
Remote Set Point ............................................ 52
Fault-finding see Error Messages
Fault Detection Level ............................................. 86
Feedback (Motorized Valves) ................................ 35
See Also: Analog Inputs (Process Variable)
Filter Time Constant ................................... 44, 45, 46
Fine Tuning ...................................................... 25, 68

G
Gain Scheduling
Selection .......................................................... 58
Sources ........................................................... 58
Proportional and Integral Terms ..................... 29
Glossary of Abbreviations ...................................... 10

95

...INDEX

Heat/Cool ................................................................ 19
Control Action ........................................... 40, 42
Output limits .................................................... 55
Start positions ................................................. 31
Hysteresis
Alarms .................................................... 47 to 50
On/off Control .................................................. 28

Output
Assignment Level C ..................................... 61
Connections ........................................ 76, 78, 79
Heat/Cool ........................................................ 19
Limits ............................................................... 55
Slew Rate ........................................................ 56
Output Sources
Types ............................................................... 40
Option Board .......................................................... 76

I
Inputs see Analog Inputs
Installation .............................................................. 71
Integral Action Time ............................................... 29

K
Klaxon Alarms ........................................................ 47

L
Latch Alarms .......................................................... 48
LEDs
................................................................... 8
Linearizers ........................................... 43, 45, 46, 86
Line Filter Frequency ............................................. 42
Local Set Point see Set Points
Local/Remote Key Enable ..................................... 59
Local/Remote Mode Selection .............. 6, 16, 52, 53
Locking Front Panel Keys ...................................... 59
Logic Equations ...................................................... 86
Loop Break Monitor ................................................ 10

M
Mains Rejection Frequency ................................... 42
Manual Mode Selection ............................. 56, 57, 59
Pre-set manual output .................................... 57
Manual Reset ......................................................... 30
Maths Blocks .......................................................... 86
Mechanical Installation ........................................... 71
MODBUS .......................................................... 67, 76
Mounting ................................................................. 72
Motorized Valve
Boundless ........................................................ 36
Calibration ....................................................... 69
Connections .................................................... 79
Control Type Selection ................................... 40
Feedback ......................................................... 35
Regulator Travel Time ........................ 35, 37, 69
Set Up ............................................................. 35

O
On/Off Control ........................................................ 28
See Also: Control Types
Operator Configuration Level B .......................... 59
Operating Displays ................................................... 3
Operator Ratio/Bias Display Enable ...................... 59
Operator Level ........................................................ 11

96

P
Panel Clamps ..................................................... 2, 73
PC Configurator ...................................................... 86
PID Parameters ................................................ 29, 30
See Also: Gain Scheduling
Power Fail Recovery .............................................. 54
Power Supplies ................................................ 76, 80
Power Up Displays ................................................. 11
Process
Alarms ............................................................. 48
Labels .............................................................. 75
Optimization see Control Efficiency Monitor
Variable see Analog Inputs
Proportional Band Settings .............................. 29, 30

R
Ramp Rate (Set Point) ........................................... 33
See Also: Output Slew Rate
Ratio
Ratio Display Enable ...................................... 59
Remote Set Point ............................................ 32
Real-time Alarm ...................................................... 86
Reference Tables ................................ Rear Fold-out
Relative Humidity ................................................... 86
Regulator Travel Time see Motorized Valves
Relay
Connections .................................................... 76
Links ................................................................ 78
See Also: Output Assignment, Output Types
Remote Set Point
Failure Action .................................................. 52
Scaling ............................................................. 32
Selection Source ............................................. 53
Resistance Thermometer ........................... 43, 46, 76
Retransmission See Analog Outputs,
Analog Sources
Reverse Control Action .......................................... 42

INDEX

S
Secret-til-Lit Indicators ............................................. 8
Security Options ..................................................... 60
Serial Communications Level d .......................... 67
Set Points
Configuration Level 9 ................................... 51
Default Value ................................................... 52
Limits ............................................................... 51
Operator Adjust enable ................................... 59
Ramp Rate ...................................................... 33
Scaling ............................................................. 32
Selecting .......................................................... 52
Setting see Relevant Operator Template
Sources ........................................................... 52
Tracking ........................................................... 51
Single Loop
Controllers ........................................... 12, 16, 81, 84
Siting
................................................................. 71
Short-cut keys .......................................................... 7
Slew Rate ............................................................... 56
Soft-start see Set Point Ramp Rate,
Output Slew Rate
Span Adjustment see Calibration

T
Temperature Units ..................................... 43, 45, 46
Template Applications ................................ 11, 39, 81
Rear Fold-out, Table A
Terminals and Connections ................................... 76
Thermocouple ............................... 43, 44, 45, 46, 76
Time
Setting ............................................................. 60
Real-time alarms ............................................. 86
Delay Timers ................................................... 86
Tuning
Automatic ........................................................ 21
Manual ............................................................. 25
Tune Parameter Source ................................. 58

U
Units see Temperature Units

V
Valve see Motorized Valve
Valve Sticking ........................................................... 9

W
Warning Messages .................................................. 9
Watchdog ............................................................... 10

97

NOTES

98

NOTES

99

...NOTES

100

REFERENCE TABLES

Table A Template Applications

Config.
Display

Analog Input 1
(I/P1)

Template Title

Analog Input 2
(I/P2)

Analog Input 3
(I/P3) *

1. SL

Single loop

Process Variable

2. SL

Single loop + Remote set point

Process Variable

Remote Set Point

3. AM

Auto/Manual station (low signal select)

Process Variable

Master Output

4. AM

Auto/Manual station (digital select)

Process Variable

Master Output

Feedback
Feedback

5. Ab

Analog backup (low signal select)

Process Variable

Master Output

6. Ab

Analog backup (digital select)

Process Variable

Master Output

7. In

Single indicator/manual loader

Process Variable

8. In

Double indicator/manual loader

Process Variable 1 Process Variable 2

* Only available with option board fitted

Motorized Valve output types only

Table B Output Sources

Note. Settings shown in bold are fixed and cannot be adjusted. Other settings are
changed in Level C/ Output Assignment.
Setting

NONE
ANLG
rLY
dIG

Relays

Output Type

Analog Outputs

Digital Outputs

Rly 1

Rly 2

Rly 3

Rly 4

ao1

ao2

do1

do2

Analog Output

Alm1#

Alm 2#

Alm 3

Alm 4

OP1

PV

Relay Output

OP1

Alm 1#

Alm 2

Alm 3

PV

CSPT

None

Digital Output

Alm 1

Alm 2

Alm 3

Alm 4

OP1

PV

OP1

PFb

Motorized valve
with FB*

OPEN

CLOSE

Alm 1

Alm 2

PV

CSPT

bnd

Motorized valve
without FB

OPEN

CLOSE

Alm 1

Alm 2

PV

CSPT

HCr
. r

Heat/Cool

OP1
(Heat)

OP2
(Cool)

Alm 1

Alm 2

PV

CSPT

HCr
. d
HCd
. r
HCd
. d
HCA
. r
HCA
. d
HCA
. A

Heat/Cool

OP1

Alm 1

Alm 2

Alm 3

PV

OP2

Heat/Cool

OP2

Alm 1

Alm 2

Alm 3

PV

OP1

Heat/Cool*

Alm 1

Alm 2

Alm 3

Alm 4

OP1

OP2

Heat/Cool

OP2

Alm 1

Alm 2

Alm 3

OP1

PV

Heat/Cool*

Alm 1

Alm 2

Alm 3

Alm 4

OP1

PV

OP2

Heat/Cool*

Alm 1

Alm 2

Alm 3

Alm 4

OP1

OP2

* Only available with option board fitted

# Relay 1 is assigned to energize when in
manual mode and templates 3, 4, 5 or 6
are selected

Alm = Alarm
Rly = Relay
ao1 = Analog Output1
ao2 = Analog Output2
do1 = Digital Output 1

do2 = Digital Output 2

OP1, 2 = Output 1, 2
PV = Process Variable
RTX
CSPT = Set Point RTX

REFERENCE TABLES

Table C Digital Sources

Source
Type
Control
Outputs

Display

Source Type

Description

OP1

Control output 1 (heat)

OP2

Control output 2 (cool)

Failure
States

OPEN Motorized valve Open Relay

CLSE Motorized valve Close Relay
Process
Alarms

Control
Modes

FI
. N1
. Input 1 failed
FI
. N2
. Input 2 failed

A1

Alarm 1 active

LbK2

Loop break - analog output 2

A2

Alarm 2 active

dOG

Watchdog active

A8

Digital
inputs

Description

FI
. N3
. Input 3 failed
LbK1 Loop break - analog output 1

PF

Alarm
Acknowledge

Display

Alarm 8 active

ACK1 Alarm 1 acknowledge

ACK2 Alarm 2 acknowledge

Logic
equations*

ACK8 Alarm 8 acknowledge

D.G1 Digital input 1 active
D.G2

Digital input 2 active

D.G3

Digital input 3 active

D.G4

Digital input 4 active

MAN

LG 2

Power fail
Logic equation 1 true
Logic equation 2 true

:
Timers

LG 1

LG 6

Logic equation 6 true

rt1

Real time alarm 1

rt2

Real time alarm 2

dt1

Delay timer 1

dt2

Delay timer 2

_b.1

MODBUS Signal 1

Manual mode selected

_b.2

MODBUS Signal 2

AUt

Auto mode selected

_b.3

MODBUS Signal 3

LOC

Local set point/

Local control selected

_b.4

MODBUS Signal 4

rEM

Remote set point/

Remote control selected

MODBUS

Other

ON

Always enabled

* The default factory settings for each logic equation is:

LG1 - The OR of all alarm states; LG2 - The AND of all alarm states
LG3 - The OR of the alarm acknowledge states
LG4 - The OR of the first four alarm state; LG5 - The OR of the second four alarm states
LG6 - The OR of the input fail states

Table D Analog Sources

Display

OP1
OP2

Description

Display

Control output 1 (heat)

SSPt

Description
Slave setpoint

Control output 2 (cool)

dEV1

PID deviation (PV control setpoint)

PV

Process variable 1

AVP

Actual valve position

PV2

Process variable 2

bLK1

Maths block 1 output

I/P1

Analog input 1

bLK2

Maths block 2 output

I/P2

Analog input 2

bLK3

Maths block 3 output

I/P3

Analog input 3

bLK4

Maths block 4 output

CSPt

Control setpoint

CUS.1

Custom linearizer 1 output

rSPt

Remote setpoint

CUS.2

Custom linearizer 2 output

LSP1

Local setpoint 1

PID1

PID block output

LSP2

Local setpoint 2

rb.

LSP3

Local setpoint 3

LSP4

Local setpoint 4

Remote set point ratio/bias

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