LS ELECTRIC XBF-TC04TT Temperature Controller Owner’s Manual

2.4.5 Characteristics of output part conversion

Transistor output characteristics
Transistor output characteristics are as follows.

2.5 Main Functions

chosen.
Handles disconnect| The set input value applies in case of input disconnect.
Upper limit of effective input| The user defines the effective upper range of the input
Lower limit of effective input| The user defines the effective lower of the input
Input processing| Input bias| Bias applies to the input.
Average type| Select weighted averaging or moving averaging
Average value| Set averaging value or moving averaging value
Input alarm| Input alarm| The further upper limit, upper limit, lower limit and further lower limit are defined for alarm.
Alarm HVS| Set hysteresis for 4 types of input alarm
Sampling Mode| Set sampling mode suitable for user environment
**** Functions of control part| Auto-tuning| Auto-tuning SV| Ordinary SV and Auto-tuning SV are dualized.
Auto-tuning Hysteresis| Auto-tuning considering the sensor vibration.
Target setting| SV upper/lower limit| Caps the SV upper and lower limits.
PV tracking| Set to go along PV to prevent sudden change of SV
Control setting| Control type| Select one from PID or ON/OFF control
ON/OFF control HYS| Set hysteresis used for ON/OFF control
Forward/reverse action| Forward/reverse action can be converted
Dead band| Set SV upper/lower dead band area
Anti-windup| Removes overshoot by preventing over-integration occurring from start, disturbance and rapid change in SV
No impulse manual escape| When manual operation converts auto operation, it relieve the impulse and protect the driver
Choose proportional source| Choose the source to perform the proportional operation between PV/EV.
Choose differential source| Choose the source to perform differential operation between PV/EV.
Control factor| Set control factor| Control factors can be changed as a whole set.
Control BIAS| Bias to MV after control
Functions of output part| Basic setting| Heating/cooling| Heating/cooling/heating and cooling can be set.
Output setting Heating/ Cooling Setting| PWM output| PWM output is supported and the cycle can be set.
Output upper/lower limit| The output value can be capped as the upper and lower limit.
Output change limit| Limited when the output gets out of a certain range.
Output reference| Bias after setting the reference value to the output.
Failure output| Output can be set in case of failure.
Output alarm| Output alarm| When output reaches the designated upper/lower limit, it creates alarm
Alarm HYS| Sets hysteresis for output alarm

Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring

3.1 Installation
3.1.1 Conditions for Installation
Although the device can be installed with high reliance regardless of installation environment, attention should be paid to the followings in order to secure the reliance and stability of the system.

1. Environmental Conditions
   (a) Install on a water-proof and dust-proof control board.
   (b) Place free of continuous impact or vibration.
   (c) Place not directly exposed to direct sunrays.
   (d) Place where dew does not form due to rapid temperature change.
   (e) Place where ambient temperature is maintained between 0 – 55℃.

2. Installation Construction
   (a) In case of screw hole processing or wiring construction, wiring dregs should not go into PLC.
   (b) Install on a position easy to access.
   (c) Should not install on the same panel which high voltage device is installed on.
   (d) It should be 50mm and longer distant from duct and modules.
   (e) Should ground in the environment where is not interrupted from noise.
   (f) Install not to contact with cooling pan in the panel

3. Cautions in handling
   It describes caution in handling from unpacking module to installation.
   (a) Do not fall or apply excessive impact on it.
   (b) Never attempt to separate PCB from the case.
   (c) Make sure that any impurities including wiring dregs should not go into the upper part of module during wiring work.
   (d) Never attempt to attach or detach the module when it is turned on.

3.1.2 Wiring

1. Cautions in wiring
   (a) Do not place AC power line close to the AUX signal line of the module. To avoid surge or induced noise occurring from AC, make sure to leave a proper space.
   (b) Cable should be selected by considering ambient temperature and allowable current and the specification of cable should be as follows.

Cable specification

Lower limit| Upper limit
0.18mm2 (AWG24)| 1.5 mm2 (AWG16)

(c) If cable is placed too close to any heating device or materials or if it directly contacts oil and similar materials for a long time, it may cause short-circuit, resulting in breakdown and malfunction.
(d) Check the polarities during terminal strip wiring
(e) Wiring with high voltage cable or power line may cause induction problem, causing malfunction or trouble.
(f) External DC24V power should be same with power of XGB. If external DC24 V power of thermocouple input module is turned on/off while power of XGB main unit is on, temperature input value may have an error.
(g) All field-wiring connections to this unit shall be from Limited Voltage/Limited Current, below 24Vdc isolated secondary source with an output fused with a 4A fuse max. or Class 2 secondary circuits as defined in UL 508, 17 th Eidition.

3.2 Wiring
3.2.1 Wiring of the Input Part
(1) Thermocouple type wiring

1. In case sensor and compensating wire is shielded, shield connection to PLC PE is available. (*1)
2. It is necessary to use extension terminal block of which material is kept at uniform temperature in order to reduce error.
3. Compensating cable should use the same type of sensor, which was used for measuring.
4. RJC sensor has built-in the inside of module. Do not connect external signal wire to RJC terminal.

(2) RTD type wiring
(a) 2-wire type wiring

1. In case sensor and compensating wire is shielded, shield connection to PLC PE is available.(*1)
   (b) 3-wire type wiring

1. In case sensor and compensating wire is shielded, shield connection to PLC PE is available.(*1)
   (b) 3-wire type wiring

1. In case sensor and compensating wire is shielded, shield connection to PLC PE is available.(*1)

3.2.2 Wiring of the Output Part
(1) Output part wiring

− It is recommended you use the noise filter for the module when you use an external power supply.

Chapter 4 Configuration and Functions of Internal Memory (XBC)

4.1 U Device Area
Table 4.1 shows the U device area of the temperature-controller.

These are read-only areas and display the operating information of each channel.
When the corresponding bit is On, it means the corresponding channel is operating.
U0y.00.4| _0y_CH0_BOUT| channel0 disconnect
U0y.00.5| _0y_CH1_BOUT| channel1 disconnect
U0y.00.6| _0y_CH2_BOUT| channel2 disconnect
U0y.00.7| _0y_CH3_BOUT| channel3 disconnect
These are read-only areas and display the disconnection of each channel.
When the corresponding bit is On, it means the sensor of the corresponding channel is disconnected.
U0y.00.8| _0y_CH0_ADCERR| channel0 A/D CONVERSION error
U0y.00.9| _0y_CH1_ADCERR| channel1 A/D CONVERSION error
U0y.00.A| _0y_CH2_ADCERR| channel2 A/D CONVERSION error
U0y.00.B| _0y_CH3_ADCERR| channel3 A/D CONVERSION error
These are read-only areas and display the input part error of each channel.
When the corresponding bit is On, it means there is an error at the input part of the channel.
U0y.00.D| _0y_CHECKSUMERR| module backup memory error
These are read-only areas and display the backup memory error of the module.
When the corresponding bit is On, it means there is an error during the backup of the module.
U0y.00.E| _0y_ERR| module error
These are read-only areas and display the action error of the module.
When the corresponding bit is On, it means there is an error about the action of the module.
U0y.00.F| _0y_RDY| module Ready
These are read-only areas and display the action error of the module.
When the corresponding bit is On, the module is on normal standby.
U0y.01| U0y.01.0| _0y_WR_ING| saving parameter (writing)
These are read-only areas and display the backup action of the module.
When the corresponding bit is On, the module data is being saved
U0y.01.8| _0y_RD_ING| Restoring parameter (reading)
These are read-only areas and display the backup action of the module.
When the corresponding bit is On, the module data is being restored.
Device| Symbol| Description
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Word| Bit
U0y.02| U0y.02.0| _0y_CH0_ALINHH| channel0 input alarm further upper limit
U0y.02.1| _0y_CH0_ALINH| channel0 input alarm upper limit
U0y.02.2| _0y_CH0_ALINL| channel0 input alarm lower limit
U0y.02.3| _0y_CH0_ALINLL| channel0 input alarm further lower limit
U0y.02.4| _0y_CH0_ALHOH| channel0 heating output alarm upper limit
U0y.02.5| _0y_CH0_ALHOL| channel0 heating output alarm lower limit
U0y.02.6| _0y_CH0_ALCOH| channel0 cooling output alarm upper limit
U0y.02.7| _0y_CH0_ALCOL| channel0 cooling output alarm lower limit
U0y.02.F| _0y_CH0_PWMOUT| channel0 PWM output
U0y.03| U0y.03.0| _0y_CH1_ALINHH| channel1 input alarm further upper limit
U0y.03.1| _0y_CH1_ALINH| channel1 input alarm upper limit
U0y.03.2| _0y_CH1_ALINL| channel1 input alarm lower limit
U0y.03.3| _0y_CH1_ALINLL| channel1 input alarm further lower limit
U0y.03.4| _0y_CH1_ALHOH| channel1 heating output alarm upper limit
U0y.03.5| _0y_CH1_ALHOL| channel1 heating output alarm lower limit
U0y.03.6| _0y_CH1_ALCOH| channel1 cooling output alarm upper limit
U0y.03.7| _0y_CH1_ALCOL| channel1 cooling output alarm lower limit
U0y.03.F| _0y_CH1_PWMOUT| channel1 PWM output
U0y.04| U0y.04.0| _0y_CH2_ALINHH| channel2 input alarm further upper limit
U0y.04.1| _0y_CH2_ALINH| channel2 input alarm upper limit
U0y.04.2| _0y_CH2_ALINL| channel2 input alarm lower limit
U0y.04.3| _0y_CH2_ALINLL| channel2 input alarm further lower limit
U0y.04.4| _0y_CH2_ALHOH| channel2 heating output alarm upper limit
U0y.04.5| _0y_CH2_ALHOL| channel2 heating output alarm lower limit
U0y.04.6| _0y_CH2_ALCOH| channel2 cooling output alarm upper limit
U0y.04.7| _0y_CH2_ALCOL| channel2 cooling output alarm lower limit
U0y.04.F| _0y_CH2_PWMOUT| channel2 PWM output
U0y.05| U0y.05.0| _0y_CH3_ALINHH| channel3 input alarm further upper limit
U0y.05.1| _0y_CH3_ALINH| channel3 input alarm upper limit
U0y.05.2| _0y_CH3_ALINL| channel3 input alarm lower limit
U0y.05.3| _0y_CH3_ALINLL| channel3 input alarm further lower limit
U0y.05.4| _0y_CH3_ALHOH| channel3 heating output alarm upper limit
U0y.05.5| _0y_CH3_ALHOL| channel3 heating output alarm lower limit
U0y.05.6| _0y_CH3_ALCOH| channel3 cooling output alarm upper limit
U0y.05.7| _0y_CH3_ALCOL| channel3 cooling output alarm lower limit
U0y.05.F| _0y_CH3_PWMOUT| channel3 PWM output

Note
Channel PWM output : U device area to monitor PWM output status outputted as the output terminal of the module. Channel PWM output is transmitted as software data through the interface between the module and PLC CPU. There may be a time difference between the output of the hardware output terminal and the output. (delay, duty, and period difference)

– Minuscule ‘y’ of Device and Symbol is mean the mounted slot number of module.

1. In device allocation, x and y respectively refer to the base number and the slot number with a module.
2. The channel 0 conversion value of the thermo-controller mounted on base No. 0, slot No. 4 is expressed as U04.06.
3. The channel0 operating command of a thermo-controller mounted on base No. 0 and slot No. 5 is expressed as U05.18.0. (when mounted on slot No. 10, it is U0A.18.0)

Note
U device: The memory of PLC CPU that you use to read or write a certain area (defined in the data and module that should be periodically read) of a special/ communication module in XBC PLC per each scan. The data you always read and write is allotted in this area like the conversion data of the special module. Like other devices, it can be directly used for ordinary commands such as MOV, CMP, and ADD (PUT/GET command should be used for the parameter area of the module).

4.2 Parameter Setting Area (using PUT/GET command)
– To set the parameter, we recommend you use the software package (XG-TCON) exclusively for the temperature-controller.
– Below is how to change the parameter by using the PUT/GET command in XG5000 program.
4.2.1 Parameter Setting Area

1: disable)
13.2| 141.2| 269.2| 397.2| average type (0 : weighted, 1: moving)
13.8| –| –| –| sampling mode (0: high-speed, 1: high-resolution
14| 142| 270| 398| Read/Write| WORD| sensor code
15| 143| 271| 399| Read/Write| INT| scale upper limit set value
16| 144| 272| 400| Read/Write| INT| scale lower limit set value
18| 146| 274| 402| Read/Write| INT| effective input upper limit set value
19| 147| 275| 403| Read/Write| INT| effective input lower limit set value
20| 148| 276| 404| Read/Write| INT| input alarm further upper limit set value
21| 149| 277| 405| Read/Write| INT| input alarm upper limit set value
22| 150| 278| 406| Read/Write| INT| input alarm lower limit set value
23| 151| 279| 407| Read/Write| INT| input alarm further lower limit set value
25| 153| 281| 409| Read/Write| INT| input BIAS set value
26| 154| 282| 410| Read/Write| WORD| filter factor/average frequency set value
27| 155| 283| 411| Read/Write| WORD| filter factor/average frequency set value
28| 156| 284| 412| Read/Write| BIT| control setting
29| 157| 285| 413| Read/Write| INT| auto-tuning target
30| 158| 286| 414| Read/Write| WORD| auto-tuning hysteresis set value
31| 159| 287| 415| Read/Write| INT| control target upper limit set value
32| 160| 288| 416| Read/Write| INT| control target lower limit set value
33| 161| 289| 417| Read/Write| WORD| rising PV tracking set value
34| 162| 290| 418| Read/Write| WORD| falling PV tracking set value
35| 163| 291| 419| Read/Write| WORD| ONOFF control hysteresis set value
36| 164| 292| 420| Read/Write| INT| heating cooling proportional value
37| 165| 293| 421| Read/Write| WORD| heating PWM cycle setting
38| 166| 294| 422| Read/Write| INT| heating output upper limit
39| 167| 295| 423| Read/Write| INT| heating output lower limit
40| 168| 296| 424| Read/Write| WORD| heating output change upper limit
41| 169| 297| 425| Read/Write| INT| heating output reference value
42| 170| 298| 426| Read/Write| INT| failure heating output setting
Address| Read/ Write| Type| Description
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CH0| CH1| CH2| CH3
43| 171| 299| 427| Read/Write| INT| heating manual output value
44| 172| 300| 428| Read/Write| INT| heating output upper limit alarm value
45| 173| 301| 429| Read/Write| INT| heating output lower limit alarm value
48| 176| 304| 432| Read/Write| WORD| cooling PWM cycle setting
49| 177| 305| 433| Read/Write| INT| cooling output upper limit
50| 178| 306| 434| Read/Write| INT| cooling output lower limit
51| 179| 307| 435| Read/Write| WORD| cooling output change upper limit
52| 180| 308| 436| Read/Write| INT| cooling output reference value
53| 181| 309| 437| Read/Write| INT| failure cooling output setting
54| 182| 310| 438| Read/Write| INT| cooling manual output value
55| 183| 311| 439| Read/Write| INT| cooling output upper limit alarm value
56| 184| 312| 440| Read/Write| INT| cooling output lower limit alarm value
57| 185| 313| 441| Read/Write| WORD| output alarm common hysteresis value
59| 187| 315| 443| Read/Write| WORD| cool access point compensation method
60| 188| 316| 444| Read/Write| INT| External RJC
61| 189| 317| 445| Read| INT| cool access point compensation temperature monitoring
64| 192| 320| 448| Read/Write| INT| target set value 0
65| 193| 321| 449| Read/Write| INT| cycle setting 0
66| 194| 322| 450| Read/Write| REAL| proportional factor set value 0
68| 196| 324| 452| Read/Write| REAL| integral factor set value 0
70| 198| 326| 454| Read/Write| REAL| differential factor set value 0
72| 200| 328| 456| Read/Write| INT| control BIAS set value 0
73| 201| 329| 457| Read/Write| INT| target set value 1
74| 202| 330| 458| Read/Write| INT| cycle setting 1
75| 203| 331| 459| Read/Write| REAL| proportional factor set value 1
77| 205| 333| 461| Read/Write| REAL| integral factor set value 1
79| 207| 335| 463| Read/Write| REAL| differential factor set value 1
81| 209| 337| 465| Read/Write| INT| control BIAS set value 1
82| 210| 338| 466| Read/Write| INT| target set value 2
83| 211| 339| 467| Read/Write| INT| cycle setting 2
84| 212| 340| 468| Read/Write| REAL| proportional factor set value 2
86| 214| 342| 470| Read/Write| REAL| integral factor set value 2
88| 216| 344| 472| Read/Write| REAL| differential factor set value 2
90| 218| 346| 474| Read/Write| INT| control BIAS set value 2
91| 219| 347| 475| Read/Write| INT| target set value 3
92| 220| 348| 476| Read/Write| INT| cycle setting 3
93| 221| 349| 477| Read/Write| REAL| proportional factor set value 3
95| 223| 351| 479| Read/Write| REAL| integral factor set value 3
97| 225| 353| 481| Read/Write| REAL| differential factor set value 3
99| 227| 355| 483| Read/Write| INT| control BIAS set value 3
100| 228| 356| 484| Read/Write| INT| target set value 4
101| 229| 357| 485| Read/Write| INT| cycle setting 4
102| 230| 358| 486| Read/Write| REAL| proportional factor set value 4
104| 232| 360| 488| Read/Write| REAL| integral factor set value 4
106| 234| 362| 490| Read/Write| REAL| differential factor set value 4
108| 236| 364| 492| Read/Write| INT| control BIAS set value 4
Address| Read/ Write| Type| Description
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CH0| CH1| CH2| CH3
109| 237| 365| 493| Read/Write| INT| target set value 5
110| 238| 366| 494| Read/Write| INT| cycle setting 5
111| 239| 367| 495| Read/Write| REAL| proportional factor set value 5
113| 241| 369| 497| Read/Write| REAL| integral factor set value 5
115| 243| 371| 499| Read/Write| REAL| differential factor set value 5
117| 245| 373| 501| Read/Write| INT| control BIAS set value 5

Note) Read/Write is written based on the PLC. In case of Read, PLC reads the data from the module and in case of Write, PLC writes the data to the module

4.2.2 How to Use PUT/GET Command
(1) PUT command

[Area setting]Operand| Description| Data size
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sl| The number of the slot with a special module (set as a hexadecimal number)| WORD
S1| The channel of the internal memory of a special module| WORD
S2| The first number of constant of the device where the data is stored which you want to save in the special module| WORD
N| The number of the data to be stored| WORD
[Flag set]Flag| Description| Device No.
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PUT/GET error| –  when the special module is not in the designated slot
–  when the PUT/GET command has not been properly carried out| F0015 ~ F0022

(a) This command is used when you want to use data for the special module with a memory.
(b) It uses N word data from the device designated as S2 for the memory (designated as S2) of the special module designated as sl (the slot number of the special module).
(c) When the special module is not in the place designated as sl (the slot number of the special module) of the PUT command has not been properly carried out, the bit of the corresponding place of F0015~F0022(WORD), which is PUT/GET error Flag, is set.
(d) sl (the slot number of the special module) shall be set in two places as a hexadecimal number. As shown below, for instance, in the case of h14, the number 1 refers to the number of the base and 4 the slot number.

(2) Example of usage of PUT command
(a) The program that uses 40 words of D1000 ~D1039 from 10Channel to 40 channel of the special module mounted on slot number 7 of base 0 when the M00000 of the input signal is On.

(b) The program that uses the data of 3 words between 5Channel and 7Channel of the internal memory of A/D module mounted in slot 3 of base 0 for the contents of words M00010~M00012

(3) GET command

[Area setting]Operand| Description| Data size
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sl| The number of the slot with a special module (set as a hexadecimal number)| WORD
S| The starting channel of the internal memory of a special module| WORD
D| The first number of the device in the CPU where the data to read will be stored| WORD
N| The number of data to read| WORD
[Flag set]Flag| Description| Device No.
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PUT/GET error| –  when the special module is not in the designated slot
–  when the PUT/GET command has not been properly carried out| F0015 ~ F0022

(a) This command is used when you want to read data for the special module with a memory
(b) It saves the N word data in the internal device area designated as D from the memory (designated as S: address) of the memory of the special module designated as sl (the slot number of the special module).
(c) When the special module is not in the place designated as sl (the slot number of the special module) or the GET command has not been properly carried out, the bit of the corresponding place of F0015~F0022(WORD), which is the PUT/GET error Flag, is set.
(d) sl (the slot number of the special module) shall be set in two places as a hexadecimal number. As shown below, for instance, in the case of h10, the number 1 refers to the number of the base and 0 the slot number.

(4) Example of usage of GET command
(a) It stores 4 word data between D00010 and D00013 from the internal memory 0 channel of the special module mounted in the third slot of base 0 when P0001 is on.

Chapter 5 Configuration and Functions of Internal Memory (XEC)

5.1 Global Variables (Data Area)
5.1.1 Global Variables (Data Area)
Table 5.1 shows the U device area of the thermo-controller.

[Table 5. 1] U device area
– In device assignment, xx represents the number of the base with a module and yy the number of the slot with a module.

Note
Channel PWM output : U device area to monitor PWM output status outputted as the output terminal of the module. Channel PWM output is transmitted as software data through the interface between the module and PLC CPU. There may be a time difference between the output of the hardware output terminal and the output. (delay, duty, and period difference)

5.1.2 How to Use Global Variables
(1) Registration of the I/O Parameter
– Register the module you want to use with I/O parameter.
(a) Double click on I/O parameter in the project window.

(b) Choose XBF-TC04TT/ TC04RT module in the I/O parameter window.

(c) Click on [Apply]

(e) Click on [Yes].
– The global variable of the module set in I/O parameter is automatically registered.

(f) Check automatic registration of global variables.

(g) Registered global variables

(2) Registration of global variables
– Register the global variable of the module set in I/O parameter.
(a) Double-click on the global/direct variables in the project window.

(b) Choose [Main menu]-[Edit]-[Automatic registration of special module variables].

(3) Local variable registration
– Of the global variables registered in (b), the variable you want to use should be registered as the local variable.
(a) Double-click on the local variable of the program where you want to use the global variable in the scan program below.

(b) Click the right button of the mouse in the local variable window on the right to choose “Add external variable.”

(c) Check the variable you want to add in the “Add external variable” window below and choose [Ok].
– The following is an example where auto-tuning command (_01_CH0_ATEN) of channel 0 and channel0 input value (_01_CH0_PV) have been chosen.

(4) How to use the local variable in the program
– Adds the global variable added in (3) in the local program.
(a) Put in the access point for starting auto-tuning in the ladder program as below, choose the coil, choose [Channel 0 auto-tuning command] in the variable selection window below and then click on Ok.

(b) As in (a), choose the input variable to move channel0 input value (_01_CH0_PV) to the %MO area by using the MOVE function.

(c) Enter %MO as the output variable.

5.2 PUT/GET Function Block Area (Parameter Area)
5.2.1 PUT/GET Function Block Area (Parameter Area)
Table 5.2 shows the PUT/GET function block use area of the thermo-controller.
[Table 5. 2] PUT/GET function block area

value
_Fxxyy_CHn_IN_ALHYS| Read/Write| WORD| Alarm hysteresis set value
_Fxxyy_CHn_CTP| Read/Write| BIT| control setting
_Fxxyy_CHn_AT_SV| Read/Write| INT| auto-tuning target
_Fxxyy_CHn_AT_HYS| Read/Write| WORD| auto-tuning hysteresis set value
_Fxxyy_CHn_SV_MAX| Read/Write| INT| control target upper limit set value
_Fxxyy_CHn_SV_MIN| Read/Write| INT| control target lower limit set value
_Fxxyy_CHn_PV_TUP| Read/Write| WORD| rising PV tracking set value
_Fxxyy_CHn_PV_TDN| Read/Write| WORD| falling PV tracking set value
_Fxxyy_CHn_ONOF_HYS| Read/Write| WORD| ONOFF control hysteresis set value
_Fxxyy_CHn_HC_RATE| Read/Write| INT| heating cooling proportional value
_Fxxyy_CHn_H_PTIME| Read/Write| WORD| heating PWM cycle setting
_Fxxyy_CHn_H_MAX| Read/Write| INT| heating output upper limit
_Fxxyy_CHn_H_MIN| Read/Write| INT| heating output lower limit
_Fxxyy_CHn_H_DMAX| Read/Write| WORD| heating output change upper limit
_Fxxyy_CHn_H_REF| Read/Write| INT| heating output reference value
_Fxxyy_CHn_H_EOUT| Read/Write| INT| failure heating output setting
_Fxxyy_CHn_H_MAN| Read/Write| INT| heating manual output value
_Fxxyy_CHn_H_HAL| Read/Write| INT| heating output upper limit alarm value
_Fxxyy_CHn_H_LAL| Read/Write| INT| heating output lower limit alarm value
_Fxxyy_CHn_C_PTIME| Read/Write| WORD| Cooling PWM cycle setting
_Fxxyy_CHn_C_MAX| Read/Write| INT| Cooling output upper limit
_Fxxyy_CHn_C_MIN| Read/Write| INT| Cooling output lower limit
_Fxxyy_CHn_C_DMAX| Read/Write| WORD| Cooling output change upper limit
_Fxxyy_CHn_C_REF| Read/Write| INT| Cooling output reference value
_Fxxyy_CHn_C_EOUT| Read/Write| INT| Failure cooling output setting
_Fxxyy_CHn_C_MAN| Read/Write| INT| Cooling manual output value
Global variables| Read/ Write| Type| Description
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_Fxxyy_CHn_C_HAL| Read/Write| INT| Cooling output upper limit alarm value
_Fxxyy_CHn_C_LAL| Read/Write| INT| Cooling output lower limit alarm value
_Fxxyy_CHn_HC_ALHYS| Read/Write| WORD| output alarm common hysteresis value
_Fxxyy_CHn_SV0| Read/Write| INT| target set value 0
_Fxxyy_CHn_TS0| Read/Write| INT| cycle setting 0
_Fxxyy_CHn_KP0| Read/Write| REAL| proportional factor set value 0
_Fxxyy_CHn_TI0| Read/Write| REAL| integral factor set value 0
_Fxxyy_CHn_TD0| Read/Write| REAL| differential factor set value 0
_Fxxyy_CHn_BIAS0| Read/Write| INT| control BIAS set value 0
_Fxxyy_CHn_SV1| Read/Write| INT| target set value 1
_Fxxyy_CHn_TS1| Read/Write| INT| cycle setting 1
_Fxxyy_CHn_KP1| Read/Write| REAL| proportional factor set value 1
_Fxxyy_CHn_TP1| Read/Write| REAL| integral factor set value 1
_Fxxyy_CHn_TD1| Read/Write| REAL| differential factor set value 1
_Fxxyy_CHn_BIAS1| Read/Write| INT| control BIAS set value 1
_Fxxyy_CHn_SV2| Read/Write| INT| target set value 2
_Fxxyy_CHn_TS2| Read/Write| INT| cycle setting 2
_Fxxyy_CHn_KP2| Read/Write| REAL| proportional factor set value 2
_Fxxyy_CHn_TI2| Read/Write| REAL| integral factor set value 2
_Fxxyy_CHn_TD2| Read/Write| REAL| differential factor set value 2
_Fxxyy_CHn_BIAS2| Read/Write| INT| control BIAS set value 2
_Fxxyy_CHn_SV3| Read/Write| INT| target set value 3
_Fxxyy_CHn_TS3| Read/Write| INT| cycle setting 3
_Fxxyy_CHn_KP3| Read/Write| REAL| proportional factor set value 3
_Fxxyy_CHn_TI3| Read/Write| REAL| integral factor set value 3
_Fxxyy_CHn_TD3| Read/Write| REAL| differential factor set value 3
_Fxxyy_CHn_BIAS3| Read/Write| INT| control BIAS set value 3
_Fxxyy_CHn_SV4| Read/Write| INT| target set value 4
_Fxxyy_CHn_TS4| Read/Write| INT| cycle setting 4
_Fxxyy_CHn_KP4| Read/Write| REAL| proportional factor set value 4
_Fxxyy_CHn_TI4| Read/Write| REAL| integral factor set value 4
_Fxxyy_CHn_TD4| Read/Write| REAL| differential factor set value 4
_Fxxyy_CHn_BIAS4| Read/Write| INT| control BIAS set value 4
_Fxxyy_CHn_SV5| Read/Write| INT| target set value 5
_Fxxyy_CHn_TS5| Read/Write| INT| cycle setting 5
_Fxxyy_CHn_KP5| Read/Write| REAL| proportional factor set value 5
_Fxxyy_CHn_TI5| Read/Write| REAL| integral factor set value 5
_Fxxyy_CHn_TD5| Read/Write| REAL| differential factor set value 5
_Fxxyy_CHn_BIAS5| Read/Write| INT| control BIAS set value 5

Note) Read/Write is written based on PLC.
“n” of “~CHn~” indicates the channel and n= 0, 1, 2, 3.

5.2.2 PUT/GET function block
(1) PUT function block

PUT

Write data in special module
Function block| Description
---|---
| input REQ: Execute function when 1
BASE: Place base
SLOT: Place slot
MADDR : module address
DATA: data to save in module
output
DONE: output of 1 during normal functioning
STAT: error information

*ANY: Of ANY Type, WORD, DWORD, INT, USINT, DINT, and UDINT Type are available.
■ Function
Read data from the special designated module.

(2) GET function block

GET

Read special module data
Function block| Description
---|---
| input REQ: Execute function when 1
BASE: Place base
SLOT: Place slot
MADDR: module address
512(0x200) ~ 1023(0x3FF)
output
DONE: output of 1 during normal functioning
STAT: error information
DATA : data read from module

*ANY: Of ANY Type, WORD, DWORD, INT, USINT, DINT, and UDINT Type are available.
■ Function
Read data from the designated special module.

5.2.3 Example of Use of PUT/GET function block
(1) Example of use of PUT function block
– An example of registering the channel0 auto-tuning target variable in the order of registration of 6.2.1 Global variables and then using it in the local program.
(a) Bring channel0 auto-tuning target [_F0002_CH0_AT_SV] to the local variable window.

(b) Add PUT_WORD function block to the local program and choose _F00002_CH0_AT_SV as the MADDR input variable.

(c) Enter auto-tuning target as the data variable.
(Below is an example of entering 8000 as the target.)

(2) Example of using the GET function block
– An example of registering the channel0 auto-tuning step variable in the order of registration of 6.2.1 Global variables and then using it in the local program
(a) Bring channel0 auto-tuning step [_F00002_CH0_AT_STEP] variable to the local variable window.

(b) Add GET_WORD function block to the local program and choose _F00002_CH0_AT_STEP as the MADDR input variable.

(c) Designate the address to which you want to move the channel0 auto-tuning step value as the data variable.
(Below is an example of designating %MW100 to move the step.)

Chapter 6 Function

6.1 Input Parameter
This describes each item of input parameter of XG-TCON software to set up parameters. Following is the parameter set-up window.

6.1.1 Type of input
(1) Type of input
The type of input can be set up through the software package or XG5000. It is selected from input type in case of software package, and set up by PUT command in case of XG5000.

Address (decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
14| 142| 270| 398| _Fxxyy_CHn_STAT| IN_TYPE| Select the type of input| None| 1~29| 1| Read/write

(In case of XBF-TC04RT ,The initial value 13)
Table 3.1 Kinds of input

Kinds of input| Range of input| Setup value| Effective range of input
---|---|---|---
Lower limit (IN_MIN)| Upper limit (IN_MAX)
Thermocouple| K| -200.0 ~ 1300.0| 1| -200.0| 1300.0
0.0 ~ 500.0| 26| 0.0| 500.0
J| -200.0 ~ 1200.0| 2| -200.0| 1200.0
0.0 ~ 500.0| 27| 0.0| 500.0
T| -200.0 ~ 400.0| 3| -200.0| 400.0
RTD| Pt100| -200.0~850.0| 13| -200.0| 850.0
-200.0~300.00| 28| -200.0| 300.00
-200.0~100.00| 29| -200.0| 100.00
JPt100| -200.0~600.0| 14| -200.0| 600.0
Pt1000| -200.0~850.0| 15| -200.0| 850.0

(2) Handling disconnection
The function to handle loop disconnection is the function to detect disconnection of sensor or input. If disconnection is detected, the measured input value is displayed as upper limit or lower limit, and the software package displays it as [cut-off] in the relevant loop sensor input. If you do not want to display [disconnection], then set up ‘0’ at the address.

Address (decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
13.0| 141.0| 269.0| 397.0| _Fxxyy_CHn_INP| INP.CHK| Select a function to detect cutoff| None| 0: prohibited
1: allowed| 1| Read/write

(3) Effective input upper limit/lower limit
The range to be used actually can be adjusted in the selected input range from input type. For example, from the input type K, -200 ~ 1300℃, if only using 0 ~ 200 ℃ input range, ‘200.0’ is set as effective upper limit, and ‘0.0’ is set as effective lower limit.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
18| 146| 274| 402| _Fxxyy_CHn_IN_MAX| IN_MAX| Effective input upper limit| ℃| IN_MIN~IN_MAX| IN_MAX| Read/write
19| 147| 275| 403| _Fxxyy_CHn_IN_MIN| IN_MIN| Effective input lower limit| ℃| IN_MIN~IN_MAX| IN_MIN| Read/write

6.1.2 Input processing
(1) Input BIAS
The input BIAS function is to add/subtract certain value to/from the measured input value. If there is a difference between the measured value and the actual value, the BIAS function can compensate the difference. Also, if there is a deviation between loops for the same measured point, this function can correct it.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
25| 153| 281| 409| _Fxxyy_CHn_IN_BIAS| IN_BIAS| Input BIAS Configuration value| Industrial Unit| -(IN_SMAX– IN_SMIN)~ (IN_SMAX –IN_SMIN)| 0| Read/write

(2) Weighted average
Weighted average processing function filters (delays) noise or rapid change of input value to earn stable digital output value. The constant of weighted average is available to be designated for every loop by user’s program or input parameter configuration of XG-TCON.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
13.2| 141.2| 269.2| 397.2| _Fxxyy_CHn_INP| INP.AVG| Average selection| None| 0: Weighted average
1: Moving average| 0| Read/write
26| 154| 282| 410| _Fxxyy_CHn_IN_FILT| IN_FILT| Average value| %| 0 ~ 99| 01| Read/write

Configuration Range: 1 ~ 99(%)
F[n] = (1 – α) x A[n] + α x F [n – 1] F[n]: Current weighted average output value
A[n]: Current input converted value
F[n-1]: Previous Weighted average output value
α: Weighted average constant (0.01 ~ 0.99: Weighted previous value )

1 If weighted average configuration value is not set up within 1 – 99, RUN LED is flashed by every one second. If you turn on the RUN LED, reconfigure the filter settings value within 1-99.
2 If the weighted average configuration value has error, the weighted average configuration value will be maintained at prior value.

(3) Moving average

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
13.2| 141.2| 269.2| 397.2| _Fxxyy_CHn_INP| INP.AVG| Average selection| None| 0: Weighted average
1: Moving average| 0| Read/write
26| 154| 282| 410| _Fxxyy_CHn_IN_FILT| IN_FILT| Average value| None| 0 ~ 99| 02| Read/write

(a) Configuration Range: 2 ~ 99(times)
(b) The input converted value is saved in the memory after sampling with the number designated by the range of configuration. Then, the average of the saved sampling data is calculated. As the newest sampling input converted value comes into the memory, the oldest sampling input converted data is discarded for calculating average. Figure 2.3 shows the moving average configured by 4.

6.1.3 Sampling Mode
Sampling mode setting is supported by firmware V1.9 or higher, XG5000 V4.71 or higher.
The sampling period is determined by the sampling mode, and this setting is applied to all loops regardless of the loop number.

(1) High-Speed Mode
The sampling period is [0.5 sec/4 loops]. The presence of noise in the input signal affects the conversion data.
(2) High-Resolution Mode
The analog/digital converter oversamples to increase the resolution, and the sampling period is [2 seconds/4 loops]. In high-resolution mode, a noise filter of 50 Hz to 60 Hz is provided, enabling more precise control.

Address (decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
13.8| LOOP 0 settings apply to the entire loop.| _Fxxyy_CH0_INP| INP. ADHRES| Sampling mode| None| 0: High-Speed
1: High-Resolution| 0| Read/Write

6.2 Control Parameter
The temperature controller module realizes PID control in performing the control. PID control is abbreviation of Proportional, Integral and Differential Control. It is the control technique that compares the control target and current state of the system, and adjusts energy supplied to the system through mathematical computation including proportion, integral calculus, and differential calculus to stabilize the system to the control target Generally, the largest goal of the control function is how to correct and stabilize the control target in a short time.
In order to fulfill this goal, the input and output environment of the control system is composed, and basically, the control target and P, I, D coefficient should be configured to fit to the feature of the system. And then, various additional functions are configured by considering the system to complete the control system. Therefore, the control part is connected as shown below with the input part and output part.

6.2.1 Configuration of the control target

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP

0

| LOOP

1

| LOOP

2

| LOOP

3

64| 192| 320| 448| **** _Fxxyy_CHn_SV0| SV0| SV[Control target] 0| PVUnit| SVlower limit~SVupper limit| 0| Read/write
73| 201| 329| 457| _Fxxyy_CHn_SV1| SV1| SV[Control target] 1| PVUnit| SVlower limit~SVupper limit| 0| Read/write
82| 210| 338| 466| _Fxxyy_CHn_SV2| SV2| SV[Control target] 2| PVUnit| SVlower limit~SVupper limit| 0| Read/write
91| 219| 347| 475| _Fxxyy_CHn_SV3| SV3| SV[Control target] 3| PVUnit| SVlower limit~SVupper limit| 0| Read/write
100| 228| 356| 484| _Fxxyy_CHn_SV4| SV4| SV[Control target] 4| PVUnit| SVlower limit~SVupper limit| 0| Read/write
109| 237| 365| 493| _Fxxyy_CHn_SV5| SV5| SV[Control target] 5| PVUnit| SVlower limit~SVupper limit| 0| Read/write

The control target is usually called as SV (Set point value). It can be said that it is a numerical expression of the state where the control system is stable. For example, if you want to set the system temperature 30℃, then 30 will be the control target. This value has same unit with the value measured by sensor. If the sensor measure 30℃ as 3000, the control target will also be 3000. Once the control target is set, PID CONTROLLER unlimitedly repeat the control calculation until the system status becomes equal to SV.
Since temperature controller supports 6 control sets, six kinds of control targets can be configured and converted.

6.2.2 Address the control target
(1) SV upper limit/lower limit configuration

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
31| 159| 287| 415| _Fxxyy_CHn_SV_MAX| SV_MAX| SV upper limit| PV Unit| SVlower limit~PVupper limit| 0| Read/write
32| 160| 288| 416| _Fxxyy_CHn_SV_MIN| SV_MIN| SV lower limit| PV Unit| PVlower limit~SVupper limit| 0| Read/write

As described above, since the control target is the state of system that the user wants, if the user wants, he/she may change the control target. In order to prevent error occurred during the changing control target, the SV / lower limit value can be configured. By blocking the status where it cannot be physically reached or which is difficult, it can block error even when multiple users use it together. The control target is limited by the SV / lower limit value.

(2) PV rising/falling tracking

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
33| 161| 289| 417| _Fxxyy_CHn_PV_TUP| PV_TUP| PV rising tracking| PV Unit| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
34| 162| 290| 418| _Fxxyy_CHn_PV_TDN| PV_TDN| PV falling tracking| PV Unit| 0~10000| 0| Read/write

If the difference between SV and PV is significant, large output may affect the operator of the system adversely. At this time, PV tracking function generates dynamic SV by temporarily matching SV to around PV to increase output of the operator to smoothly bring PV to the target. PV upward tracking is operated in the PV upward zone, and PV downward tracking is operated in PV downward zone. The configured value is used at tracking interval.

6.2.3 Control type
The control types supported by temperature controller are PID and ON-OFF calculation.
Each calculation applies to control type according to the configured code.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
10.4~5| 138.4~5| 266.4~5| 385.4~5| _Fxxyy_CHn_CTRL| CTRL.TYPE| Control type| code| 0 : PID
2 : ON/OFF| 0| Read/write

(1) PID CONTROL
The table below is the description of the each control coefficient related to PID CONTROL.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
65| 193| 321| 449| _Fxxyy_CHn_TS0| TS0| TS[Control cycle] 0| 200ms| 0~65535 (x 200ms)| 0| Read/write
74| 202| 330| 458| _Fxxyy_CHn_TS1| TS1| TS[Control cycle] 1| 200ms| 0~65535 (x 200ms)| 0| Read/write
83| 211| 339| 467| _Fxxyy_CHn_TS2| TS2| TS[Control cycle] 2| 200ms| 0~65535 (x 200ms)| 0| Read/write
92| 220| 348| 476| _Fxxyy_CHn_TS3| TS3| TS[Control cycle] 3| 200ms| 0~65535 (x 200ms)| 0| Read/write
101| 229| 357| 485| _Fxxyy_CHn_TS4| TS4| TS[Control cycle] 4| 200ms| 0~65535 (x 200ms)| 0| Read/write
110| 238| 366| 494| _Fxxyy_CHn_TS5| TS5| TS[Control cycle] 5| 200ms| 0~65535 (x 200ms)| 0| Read/write
66| 194| 322| 450| _Fxxyy_CHn_KP0| KP0| KP[Proportional coefficient] 0| MV/PV| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
75| 203| 331| 459| _Fxxyy_CHn_KP1| KP1| KP[Proportional coefficient] 1| MV/PV| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
84| 212| 340| 468| _Fxxyy_CHn_KP2| KP2| KP[Proportional coefficient] 2| MV/PV| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
93| 221| 349| 477| _Fxxyy_CHn_KP3| KP3| KP[Proportional coefficient] 3| MV/PV| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
102| 230| 358| 486| _Fxxyy_CHn_KP4| KP4| KP[Proportional coefficient] 4| MV/PV| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
111| 239| 367| 495| _Fxxyy_CHn_KP5| KP5| KP[Proportional coefficient] 5| MV/PV| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
68| 196| 324| 452| _Fxxyy_CHn_TI0| TI0| TI[Integrated coefficient] 0| second| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
77| 204| 333| 461| _Fxxyy_CHn_TI1| TI1| TI[Integrated coefficient] 1| second| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
86| 214| 342| 470| _Fxxyy_CHn_TI2| TI2| TI[Integrated coefficient] 2| second| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
95| 223| 351| 479| _Fxxyy_CHn_TI3| TI3| TI[Integrated coefficient] 3| second| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
104| 232| 360| 488| _Fxxyy_CHn_TI4| TI4| TI[Integrated coefficient] 4| second| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
113| 241| 369| 497| _Fxxyy_CHn_TI5| TI5| TI[Integrated coefficient] 5| second| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
70| 198| 326| 454| _Fxxyy_CHn_TD0| TD0| TD[Differential coefficient] 0| second| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
79| 206| 335| 463| _Fxxyy_CHn_TD1| TD1| TD[Differential coefficient] 1| second| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
88| 216| 344| 472| _Fxxyy_CHn_TD2| TD2| TD[Differential coefficient] 2| second| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
97| 225| 353| 481| _Fxxyy_CHn_TD3| TD3| TD[Differential coefficient] 3| second| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
106| 234| 362| 490| _Fxxyy_CHn_TD4| TD4| TD[Differential coefficient] 4| second| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
115| 243| 371| 499| _Fxxyy_CHn_TD5| TD5| TD[Differential coefficient] 5| second| 0~10000| 0| Read/write
72| 200| 328| 456| _Fxxyy_CHn_BIAS0| BIAS0| Control BIAS 0| PVUnit| -10000~10000| 0| Read/write
81| 208| 337| 465| _Fxxyy_CHn_BIAS1| BIAS0| Control BIAS 1| PVUnit| -10000~10000| 0| Read/write
90| 218| 346| 474| _Fxxyy_CHn_BIAS2| BIAS0| Control BIAS 2| PVUnit| -10000~10000| 0| Read/write
99| 227| 355| 483| _Fxxyy_CHn_BIAS3| BIAS0| Control BIAS 3| PVUnit| -10000~10000| 0| Read/write
108| 236| 364| 492| _Fxxyy_CHn_BIAS4| BIAS0| Control BIAS 4| PVUnit| -10000~10000| 0| Read/write
117| 245| 373| 501| _Fxxyy_CHn_BIAS5| BIAS0| Control BIAS 5| PVUnit| -10000~10000| 0| Read/write

PID CALCULATION (or single PID) is a structure where P, I, and D are calculated and summed up. The terminologies to explain the PID CONTROL calculation are as follows.

The calculation formula of PID CONTROL is as follows.

Since the formula above includes integral term and differential term, it is difficult to interpret it. But from the conceptual approach, P calculation is the result of multiplying control error EV and Kp, and in case of I calculation, it is the result of adding the result of P calculation for every cycle and dividing it by Ti. Therefore, the smaller Ti is, the wider the width of integral is. Finally, the D calculation multiplies Td to the change volume of the result of the cycle P calculation. These three components results are summed up as shown in the formula (7.4.5), and the Control BIAS is added to generate the MV.

(2) ON/OFF control

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
35| 163| 291| 419| _Fxxyy_CHn_ONOF_HYS| ONOF_HYS| ON-OFF control hysteresis| PV Unit| 0~10000| 0| Read/write

In case of forward action, from SV configured by a user as criteria, On-Off calculation turns on MV if PV is less than SV, and turns off MV if PV is more than SV. It is like a heater which is turned on if it is cold, and turned off if it is warm. On-Off hysteresis applies here to filter the noise of sensor which measures PV.
Moreover, MV exists as On and Off in On-Off calculation. If it is On, the maximum value is out, and if it is Off, the minimum value is out in case of temperature controller. The On-Off calculation is like as shown below.

6.2.4 Control processing technique
Let’s look into the control processing technique additionally supported besides the basic control calculation function of the temperature controller as aforementioned.
(1) Forward action and reverse action

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
10.0| 138.0| 266.0| 385.0| _Fxxyy_CHn_CTRL| CTRL.REV| Forward/reverse| code| 0 : Forward action
1  : reverse action| 0| Read/write

According to the characteristic of system, it can be divided into the case to control forward action, and control reverse action. Since there is no specific standard that which control is a basis, users should be aware of the Forward action by manufacturers and models. In case of temperature controller, the forward action and reverse action control are defined as follows.
Forward action system: If control output(MV) rises, the status indicator(PV) rises
Reverse action system: If control output(MV) rises, the status indicator(PV) decreases
Good examples of forward action and reverse action are heater and cooler. If the control output delivered to the heater rises, then more heat is generated to raise temperature. So heating system is a forward action system. On the contrary, if the control output delivered to cooler rises, then more cooling is generated to lower the temperature. So cooling system is reverse action system.
Therefore, according to the characteristic of the system, you should adjust the forward action, reverse action configuration correctly.
(2) Dead zone (operated by configured value)

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
12| 140| 268| 396| _Fxxyy_CHn_DB| DB| Dead zone| PV Unit| 0~10000| 0| Read/write

Dead zone operates according to the value configured to the parameter. That means if 0 is configured, it does not move. With SV as the center, set dead zone as much as the configured value up and down. Therefore, if PV is between (SV-configuration value) ~ (SV+configuration value), the control error (EV) is processed as 0. This function makes the operator stable, but there is a delay to detect change in the system.

(3) Anti wind-up

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
10.1| 138.1| 266.1| 385.1| _Fxxyy_CHn_CTRL| CTRL.AW2D| Prevention of overload| code| 0:configuration
1 : prohibited| 0| Read/write

When changing SV or starting initial system, EV becomes bigger to make the system overloaded. This function divides the area of the system to prevent overloaded. Since this function may not be normally operated when P calculation source is PV, in this case it is recommended to be prohibited.

(4) Prevent the shock from manual operation changing

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
28.0| 156.0| 284.0| 412.0| _Fxxyy_CHn_CTP| CTP.BMPL| Manually avoid impact| code| 0 : Allowed
1 :Prohibited| 0| Read/write

In controlling system, it may be changed to manual mode from automatic mode or to automatic mode from manual mode by order of user. This function finds smooth starting point when the system is converted to automatic mode from manual mode.
When it becomes automatic mode, the output in the manual mode is divided, and replace it with the output prior to P calculation and I calculation to continue the control process smoothly. However, if the difference between two modes is big, it may not be overcome by this function.

(5) Select proportional calculation source

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
28.1| 156.1| 284.1| 412.1| _Fxxyy_CHn_CTP| CTP.P_PV| Select proportional calculation source| code| 0 : EV
1 : PV| 0| Read/write

This is the function to determine which one to be used by conducting proportional calculation. Generally, EV is used, but PV is slow and if you want to follow SV, then you can change the source to PV. If PV is used as source, the integral term will be decreased to maintain balance according to the system status. Therefore there will be significant delay factors and make the responsiveness bad due to external factors.

(6) Select differential calculation source

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
28.2| 156.2| 284.2| 412.2| _Fxxyy_CHn_CTP| CTP.D_EV| Select differential calculation source| code| 0 : PV
1 : EV| 0| Read/write

The feature of differential calculation is to measure the change volume of EV. If SV is constant, the change volume of EV will be in reverse way of the change volume and signal of PV, but the size is same. However, when a user changes SV, EV rapidly changes and does not affect PV significantly. Therefore, in order to prevent rapid increase and decrease of operation output according to the changes of SV, PV is used as a source of differential calculation. However, the signal is different according to the direction of change of EV and PV respectively.

(7) Select control set

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
Ubs.26| Ubs.27| Ubs.28| Ubs.29| _xxyy_CHn_CSET| ref_Cno| Select control set| None| 0 ~ 5| 0| Read/write

Note) Ubs.26~Ubs.29 refers to the address of U device area.

Total 6 parameters including SV, Ts, Kp, Ti, Td, control BIAS which are most frequently changed during PID calculation and tuning work can be combined as one control set. This set can be made up to 6. Each set’s description can be configured from the parameter settings window, and the configured set can be performed at stop or while operating from the module status window if applied to operation. It can be used when repetitive and circulative change is necessary and when several patterns are necessary for SV change or system condition change

6.2.5 Auto tuning

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| **Unit| ****Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
Ubs.18.2| ** Ubs.19.2| Ubs.20.2| Ubs.21.2| _xxyy_CHn_ATEN| ref_COMM .ATEN| Start auto tuning| code| 0 : Stop
1 : Start| 0| Read/write
0.1| 128.1| 256.1| 284.1| _Fxxyy_CHn_STAT| STAT.AT| Status of auto tuning| code| 0 : Stop
1 : Tuning| 0| Read
0.2| 128.2| 256.2| 284.2| _Fxxyy_CHn_STAT| STAT.ATFAIL| Notify auto
tuning failed| code| 0 : Normal
1 : Failed| 0| Read
6| 134| 262| 390| _Fxxyy_CHn_AT_STEP| AT_STEP| auto tuning stage| code| 0 ; Prepared
~ 8 : Finished| 0| Read
29| 157| 285| 413| _Fxxyy_CHn_AT_SV| AT_SV| auto tuning goal| PV Unit| SVlower limit~SVupper
limit| 0| Read/write
30| 158| 286| 414| _Fxxyy_CHn_AT_HYS| AT_HYS| auto tuning
hysteresis| PV Unit| 0~10000| 0| Read/write

Note) Ubs.18.2~Ubs.21.2 refers to the bit address of U device area.

Auto tuning is the function to observe the response of the system and find right PID coefficient and calculation cycle through pulse trial in the situation where PID CONTROL system is established. In order to do auto tuning, first of all, configure AT_SV. This value is only used for auto tuning. During auto tuning, this value cannot be changed. When terminating auto tuning, the AT_SV value is not used. Next, configure AT_HYS. At this time, configure it to the lowest value but more than noise of the sensor. If AT_HYS value is too low, it causes auto tuning failed, and too high, it hinders accurate auto tuning. Lastly, configure MV_max and MV_min value. These values are determined by output parameter settings. With the Forward action as the criteria, MV_max follows the maximum limited configuration of HOUT, and MV_min is used by attaching minus sign to the maximum value of cooling output. That means if users mix the configured output parameter with the MV_max as the largest heating condition, and  MV_min as the largest cooling condition. Afterwards, make order to start auto tuning and check out whether there is skipping step (excluding step 7) while looking into the increase of auto tuning step. Step1, 3, 5 is a zone where the controller reaches to AT_SV+AT_HYS with maximum output, and Step 2, 4, 6 is a zone where the controller reaches to AT_SV- AT_HYS with minimum output. Since Step7 is a moment (about 0.2 sec.) when calculating control coefficient as a result of Step 1-6, it may not be observed. Step8 means the zone of auto tuning completed and normal operation zone.
Therefore, if there is any step not observed during Step 1-6, it is mostly caused since AT_HYSconfiguration is too low and the system responses to this noise. Therefore, increase the AT_HYS value and retry it.
The Figure below shows the graph of auto tuning status. If the linear characteristics of sensor and operator are maintained, conduct auto tuning at AT_SV, and operate it as SV to prevent overshooting.
If auto tuning is completed, newly generated parameters are Ts, Kp, Ti, Td, and these values are written over the module automatically at the timing of output. At this time, since previous parameters are deleted, save them before auto tuning.

6.3 Output Parameter
6.3.1 Output settings
(1) Select heating/cooling
Output can be configured as follows
Even loop: prohibited, heating, cooling
Odd loop: prohibited, heating, cooling.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
10.2| 138.2| 266.2| 394.2| _Fxxyy_CHn_CTRL| CTRL.HSEL| Select heating/cooling| None| 0  : Prohibited
1  : Heating
2  : Cooling| 1| Read/write

(2) Cooling output ratio
Configure the cooling generation ratio against the heating output.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP 0| LOOP 1| LOOP 2| LOOP 3
36| 164| 292| 420| _Fxxyy_CHn_HC_RATE| HC_RATE| Cooling output ratio settings| %| 0~100| 0| Read/write

6.3.2 Heating output
(1) Output type
There is a PWM output.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial
value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
10.6| 138.6| 266.6| 394.6| _Fxxyy_CHn_CTRL| CTRL.HTY| Select output type| None| PWM output| 0| Read/write

(2) PWM period settings
Configure the pulse output period to be used for PWM output.
The range of settings is 5(0.5sec)~1200(120.0sec).

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
37| 165| 293| 421| _Fxxyy_CHn_H_PTIME| H_PTIME| PWM period| sec| 5~1200 (0.5~120.0[sec])| 5.0| Read/write

(3) Upper/lower limit of output
The upper/lower limit configuration is the function to limit the upper/lower limit of output against the value entered by a user.
When setting upper/lower limit of output, the value entered by a user is larger than the value set by upper limit of output, then the output value will be the upper limit value of output, and the value entered by a user is smaller than the value set by the lower limit of output, then the output value will be the lower limit value of output.
(a) Upper limit of output
The range available for settings is ‘0.00~100.00’
Actual settings range is ‘output lower limit~100.00’.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
38| 166| 294| 422| _Fxxyy_CHn_H_MAX| H_MAX| output upper limit| %| 0.00~100.00| 100.00| Read/write

(b) Output lower limit
The range available for settings is ‘0.00~100.00’.
Actual settings range is ‘0.00~output upper limit’.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
39| 167| 295| 423| _Fxxyy_CHn_H_MIN| H_MIX| output lower limit| %| 0.00~100.00| 0.00| Read/write

(4) Limitation of changes in output
This is the function to limit the change volume of output to protect operation part by blocking rapid change of output.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
40| 168| 296| 424| _Fxxyy_CHn_H_DMAX| H_DMAX| Output change limited| %| 0.00~100.00| 100.00| Read/write

(a) Limit output change: The range available for settings is ‘0.00~100.00’.
(b) Parameter settings method is as follows.

1. Set the selection of heating/cooling as heating in the output settings from output parameter window
2. Enter the setting value in the limitation change of heating output.

(c) When setting limitation of output change, the output value is as follows.
Analogue output value: 0 → 100
Limit output change: 10

(5) Output criteria
Set the criteria of output which will be out even without output.
Set the output which can stabilize the system even without control.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
41| 169| 297| 425| _Fxxyy_CHn_H_REF| H_REF| Output criteria| %| -50.00~50.00| 0| Read/write

(6) Manual output value
The output value will be the manual output value entered by a user.
In order to output with the manual output value, the ‘automatic/manual’ shall be set as manual in the module status window.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
43| 171| 299| 427| _Fxxyy_CHn_H_MAN| H_MAN| Manual output value| %| 0.00~100.00| 0| Read/write

(a) Manual output value range: The range to be configured is ‘0.00~100.00’.
(b) The parameter settings method is as follows.

1. Configure the heating/cooling to ‘heating’ in the output parameter window.
2. Enter the settings value into the manual output value of heating output.

3. Configure ‘automatic/manual’ to manual in the module status window.

(7) Abnormal status output
Designate the value of output when the temperature controller module has an error.
The abnormal output settings can be configured as ‘minimum/medium/maximum.’

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
42| 170| 298| 426| _Fxxyy_CHn_H_EOUT| H_EOUT| Abnormal output value| None| 1 : minimum
2  : medium
3  : maximum| 1| Read/write

6.3.3 Cooling output
(1) Output type
There is a PWM output.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
10.7| 138.7| 266.7| 394.7| _Fxxyy_CHn_CTRL| CTRL.CTY| Select output type| None| 1 : PWM output| 1| Read/write

(2) PWM period settings
This configures the pulse output cycle to be used for PWM output.
The range to be configured is 5(0.5sec)~1200(120.0sec).

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
48| 176| 304| 432| _Fxxyy_CHn_C_PTIME| C_PTIME| PWM period| sec| 5~1200 (0.5~120.0
[sec])| 5.0| Read/write

(3) Upper/lower limit of output
The upper/lower limit configuration is the function to limit the upper/lower limit of output against the value entered by a user.
When setting upper/lower limit of output, the value entered by a user is larger than the value set by upper limit of output, then the output value will be the upper limit value of output, and the value entered by a user is smaller than the value set by the lower limit of output, then the output value will be the lower limit value of output.
(a) Output upper limit : Range available for settings is ‘0.00~100.00’ .
Actual settings range is ‘output lower limit~100.00’.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
49| 177| 305| 433| _Fxxyy_CHn_C_MAX| C_MAX| output upper limit| %| 0.00~100.00| 100.00| Read/write

(b) Output lower limit: Range available for settings is ‘0.00~100.00’.
Actual settings range is ‘0.00~output upper limit’.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
50| 178| 306| 434| _Fxxyy_CHn_C_MIN| C_MIN| output lower limit| %| 0.00~100.00| 0.00| Read/write

(4) Output change limited
This is the function to limit the output change volume to protect the operation part by blocking rapid change.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
51| 179| 307| 435| _Fxxyy_CHn_C_DMAX| C_DMAX| Limit output change| %| 0.00~100.00| 100.00| Read/write

(a)Limit output change: The range available for configuration is ‘0.00~100.00’.
(b)The parameter settings method is as follows.
(c) When configuring output change limit, the output value is as follows.
Analogue output value: 100 → 0
Limit output change: 20

(5) Output criteria
This configures the criteria of output which will be out even without effort to do it.
It configures the output which stabilizes the system even without control.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
52| 180| 308| 436| _Fxxyy_CHn_C_REF| C_REF| Output criteria| %| -50.00~50.00| 0| Read/write

(6) Manual output value
The output value is out as the manual output value entered by the user.
In order to make manual output value, set manual from ‘automatic/manual’ from the module status window.

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
54| 182| 310| 438| _Fxxyy_CHn_C_MAN| C_MAN| manual output value| %| 0.00~100.00| 0| Read/write

(a) manual output value Range: The range available for configuration is ‘0.00~100.00’.
(7) Abnormal status output
Designate the value of output when the temperature controller module has an error.
The abnormal status output configuration can be configured as ‘minimum/medium/maximum.’

Address (Decimal number)| Variable for XEC| Symbol| Description| Unit| Range| Initial value| Attribute
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
LOOP
0| LOOP
1| LOOP
2| LOOP
3
53| 181| 309| 437| _Fxxyy_CHn_C_EOUT| C_EOUT| Abnormal output value| None| 1 : Minimum
2 : Medium
3 : Maximum| 1| Read/write

6.4 Other Functions
6.4.1 Alarm function
(1) Input alarm
Input alarm configuration has [upper upper limit], [upper limit], [lower limit], [lower lower limit]. When digital output value strays from the value designated by input alarm settings, the alarm flag is turned on. If the digital output value comes in the designated alarm settings value, then the alarm flag is deleted. Also, the alarm flag release condition can be set up by using [alarm HYS]. As shown in the figure below, the case of setting the input alarm is explained.

(a) In case digital output value is 750.0℃ → Upper limit flag On
(b) In case digital output value is 745.0℃ → Upper limit flag On (Maintained) Since alarm HYS is configured at 10.0 from the example above, the digital output value should be less than 740.0℃ to turn off the upper limit flag.
(c) In case digital output value is -210.0℃ → lower limit, lower-lower limit flag On
(d) In case digital output value is -195℃ → lower limit, lower-lower limit flag On(maintained) In the case above, since the alarm HYS is set at 10.0, the digital output value has to be more than -190.0℃ to turn off the lower –lower limit flag.
(e) In case digital output value is -150℃ → lower limit flag On, lower-lower limit flag Off

6.4.2 Output alarm
Output alarm settings are a function to make alarm when it strays from the value configured by the user.
Output alarm settings do not affect the output value.
In order to set up, enter the setting value of the heating upper limit, heating lower limit, cooling upper limit, cooling lower limit into the output alarm of output parameter window.
In order to put hysteresis on the border of the alarm, you should configure the entering point and escaping point separately.

Chapter 7 Software Package (XG-TCON)

7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Features of XG-TCON

1. The software package with the functions for the operation and monitoring of the Temperature Controller Module.
2. This package provides a function for independent operation of the temperature controller separate from the XG5000.
3. Enables fast and easy parameter setting and data monitoring.
4. Supports convenient GUI for users to begin temperature control without developing ladder program.
5. Each project is provided with 0 ~ 7 bases and 0 ~ 11 slots, for up to 48 module installation and supports edition, monitoring and control simultaneously.
6. Diverse messages are provided for easy program edit and testing.

7.1.2 Functions of XG-TCON
In principle, the XG-TCON runs in PC environment. It is an exclusive software package developed for fast and easy operation of temperature controller through communication with the XGK, XGI, XGR or XGB series CPU. Major functions of the XG-TCON are as follows.

1. Read/write module parameters
2. Edit/save module parameters
3. Monitor control data
4. Plot control data
5. Monitor module status
6. Display module operation history

7.1.3 Files Created with XG-TCON
Following files are created in the course of creation and edit of a project by user.

1. .tpj: the project file created by user when saving the project.
2.  .tpm: the module file created by user when saving the module.
3. .tpl: the file for the loop created by user when saving the loop.
4. .csv: user-created project is periodically saved. This file is created by selecting [Begin Data Save] in the trend graph.

7.2 Main Screen
This Chapter describes the elements, windows, and popup menus in the main screen.
The figure below shows the initial screen of the XG-TCON at opening.

The zones are defined as follows, and described in detail in the respective sectors.
7.2.1 Title
Shows the title and name of the active module of the XG-TCON.
XG-TCON’s title is displayed as follows according to the Windows application;

7.2.2 Menu
Basic menus are provided for convenient program operation.
Selecting the menu, following commands will appear. The commands can be executed with mouse or keyboard. Some commands support short-cut key or tool for simple selection.

(1) Project
The Project menu supports the functions for creating project and printing.
(a) New Project (tool bar)
Opens [New Project] dialog.
(b) Open Project (tool bar)
Opens [Open] dialog. Past projects saved in memory device can be retrieved.
(c) Save Project (tool bar)
Saves present project. If not project is open, or after saving, this menu is disabled.
(d) Save As
Opens [Save As] dialog. The present project is maintained and a copy is saved under different project name.
(e) Close Project
Closes present project. This menu is disabled if no project is open. If the present project has not been saved, the dialog [XG-TCON: project window will be closed. Will you save the project?] will appear.
(f) Add Module
Opens [Add Module] dialog. Create a new module in the project. If currently in connection, this menu isdisabled.
(g) Read Item from File
Placing cursor on this menu will activate 5 selections of Module / Loop 0 / Loop 1 / Loop 2 / Loop 3, and all these 5 items open respective [Open] dialog. File extensions are tpm / tpl / tpl / tpl / tpl, respectivelyIf a project is selected, this menu is disabled. It will be enabled only when module and parameter areselected.
(h) Save Item in File (tool bar)
[Save As] dialog will open. Disabled if no project is open, and the current project window will save theselected modules and parameters under different name. When saving modules, all the modules andparameters are saved in a .tpm file. When saving a loop, the parameter setting of the loop is saved ina .tpl file.
(i) Compare Projects
Opens [Compare Project] dialog. Compares the present project in the screen and a saved project Disabled if no project is open.
(j) Print (tool bar)
Opens [Print] dialog supported in the Windows. Data monitor and trend monitor can be printed. Disabledif no monitor is in the main screen.
(k) Print Preview
Opens [Print Preview] window. Print previews for data monitor and trend monitor can be checked before printing. Disabled if no monitor is in the main screen.
(l) Print Project
Opens [Print project] dialog for printing project data. Disabled if not project is open.
(m) Setup Printer
Opens [Setup Printer] dialog. Supports the printer setting dialog of the Windows OS.
(n) Exit
Exits from XG-TCON. If the present project has not been saved, [XG-TCON: project window will be closed. Will you save it?] dialog appears.
(2) Edit
(a) Cut
Cut can be executed when 2 or more modules have been registered. Cut modules can be pasted into other projects.
(b) Copy
The modules registered in the parameter can be copied. All the parameters of the module are copied into other projects or modules.
(c) Paste
Enabled after Copy or Cut command has been executed. Copied or cut module can be pasted. Disabled if Coy or Cut command has not been executed. When trying to paste to a module, following dialog appears for confirmation.

(d) Delete
When 2 or more modules have been set up in the project, and the modules or parameters to be deleted are selected, this menu is enabled. Disabled if the project is selected or there is only one module.

(3) View
(a) Project Window (tool bar)
Enable or Disable of project window can be selected.

(b) Command Window (tool bar)
Enable or Disable of command window can be selected.

(c) Message Window (tool bar)
Enable or Disable of message window can be selected.

(d) Register Information (tool bar)
Opens [Register Information] or [Setting] dialog for the project, module, or parameter selected by the user.

(4) Online
(a) Connect/Disconnect (tool bar)
Connects the XG-TCON and user-defined PLC. When disconnected, ‘Connect’ is displayed and of connected, ‘Disconnect’ will appear. If click this while in connection, [Connect] dialog will appear, and if clicked while in disconnect, the connection is isolated.

(b) Connection Setting (tool bar)
Same as the [Connection Setting] dialog of the XG5000.

(c) Read (tool bar)
Reads the parameter data stored in the present temperature controller module.
(d) Write (tool bar)
Saves the present parameter data in the temperature controller module.
(e) Online Module Setting (tool bar)
Search the existing (installed) modules and register them in the XG-TCON. All the existing data are deleted, and the data read from the present module is displayed on the parameter window of the newly registered module.
(f) Module Information (tool bar)
Opens [Module Information] dialog.

(5) Monitor
(a) Start Monitoring/Stop Monitoring (tool bar)
When not in monitoring, “Start Monitoring” is displayed, and when in monitoring, “Stop Monitoring” is displayed. These two buttons are toggle switches, and if Start Monitoring is clicked, monitoring begins, and vice versa.

(b) Data Monitoring (tool bar)
Enabled when the XG-TCON is in connection with a PLC. The data monitor window of the focused module appears in the main screen.
(c) Trend Monitoring (tool bar)
Enabled when the XG-TCON is in connection with a PLC. The trend monitor window of the focused module appears in the main screen.
(6) Tools
(a) User Defined
[Use Defined Tool] dialog opens to allow user to define tools or commands.
(b) Options
[Option] dialog opens to allow user to edit XG-TCON environment.
(7) Window
(a) Cascade Arrangement (tool bar)
The active windows in the main screen are arranged in cascade form.
(b) Horizontal Arrangement (tool bar)
The active windows in the main screen are arranged horizontally.
(c) Vertical Arrangement (tool bar)
The active windows in the main screen are arranged vertically.
(d) Close All (tool bar)
All the active monitoring windows in the main screen are closed.
(8) Help
(a) LS ELECTRIC website
Runs Internet browser and access to www.ls-electric.com.
(b) About XG-TCON (tool bar)
Opens [XG-TCON Information] dialog.

7.2.3 Tool Bar
Frequently used menus can be selected easily.

Frequently used menus of XG-TCON are provided with short-cut icons in the same shapes as the tool bar in the XG5000.

7.2.4 Project Window
(1) Popup Menu

(a) Add Module
Opens [Add Module] dialog in which module name, base and slot setting and description can be edited.
Disabled while in connected.
(b) Save Project Saves project.
(c) Read Items from File
Reads modules (.tpm) or parameters (.tpl).
(d) Save Items in File
Saves module (.tpm) or parameter (.tpl).
(e) Cut
Cuts off modules.
(f) Copy
Copies modules
(g) Paste
Cut or copied modules can be pasted. When pasting to a project, a module having the existing data is created. However, when pasting to a module, existing parameter information is overwritten.
(h) Delete
(i) Move up
Moves the module up at the project window
(j) Move down
Moves the module down at the project window.
(k) Register Information
Opens [Project Register Information] dialog in which project name and description can be edited.
(l) Allow Docking
Usable for window movement or docking with another window. To enable docking, the checkbox must be checked.
(m) Hide
Hides project window.
(n) Floating Window
Changes project window into a window. In this state, docking is disabled.

7.2.5 Main Screen
In the main screen, user can display windows for monitoring or plotting data.
The main screen is where user can open data monitoring and trend monitoring windows. Each module can have one data monitoring window and one trend monitoring window. Multiple modules may open multiple data and trend monitoring windows in the main screen. When working with multiple windows, a window can be selected with the tab on the bottom screen. Each tab and title bar has respective module name. When the project is closed, the main screen is empty. The context menu (right mouse button click) in the main screen is as follows.

(1) Data Monitoring Window
This window shows major operating information of XG-TCON, and read-only is allowed. When a new project is created, this window has empty columns, and reads and displays module state at Start Monitoring command. The variables in this window are indicated in black or red if the memory value is 0 or non- zero, respectively. Exceptionally, sensor input, heating output, and cooling output variables are indicated in blue when normal or in red when erroneous.

(a) Data Monitor Popup Window
The context menu which appears in the Data Monitoring window by clicking mouse right button is shown below. Active menus are checked and disabled menus are unchecked. Enable/Disable is toggled by selecting. At first appearance, 4 loops, operation information, alarm status, control information, and output information are all checked.

(2) Trend Monitoring Window
Trend monitoring window shows operation data in graphic display.
The PV(IN), SV, HOUT and COUT of each loop can be easily registered.

The context menu items in the Trend Monitoring window are as follows.
(a) Zoom in X-axis
X-axis is zoomed in. Disabled at the maximum magnification.
(b) Zoom out X-axis
X-axis is zoomed out. Disabled at the minimum magnification.
(c) Zoom in Y-axis
Y-axis is zoomed in. Disabled at the maximum magnification.
(d) Zoom out Y-axis
Y-axis is zoomed out. Disabled at the minimum magnification.
(e) Auto Fit X-axis
Zoom in to the maximum magnification of the X value to be displayed in the screen.
(f) Auto Fit Y-axis
Zoom in to the maximum magnification of the Y value to be displayed in the screen.
(g) Graph Setting
Opens [Graph Setting] dialog.
(h) Trend Setting
Opens [Trend Setting] dialog.
(i) Logging Data Settings
Opens [Data Save Setting] dialog.
(j) Starts Logging of data
Begins saving data. “Being saved…” message is displayed at top trend screen during the saving. This menu is disabled during saving operation.
(k) Stop Logging of data
Stops data saving operation. Enabled during data saving operation only.

Note
Logging data
Data is stored in *.cvs file supported by Excel program. The data storage format is as shown below.

7.2.6 Command Window
This window monitors Loop operation and support existing settings.

1. Module
   Shows the information of the module selected by the user.

2. Loop
   Shows LOOP0 ~ 4.

3. Operation
   The button to run the operation of the Loop. Toggles Start/Stop by clicking.

4. Auto/Manual
   Toggle button for automatic and manual outputs. In manual output mode, the value entered in the control parameter by the user is outputted.

5.  Control Set
   Support six control coefficient from 0 to 5.

6. Auto Tuning
   Starts auto tuning of the Loop. Toggles start/stop by clicking.

7. Tuning Condition
   Shows present tuning condition. When auto tuning is stopped, zero (preparation) step is displayed. During operation, one of the steps from 1 to 8 is displayed, where the 8 th step is displayed with ‘Completed.’

8. External Input
   This button allows external inputs. Toggles Allow or Prohibit by clicking.

7.2.7 Message Window
Various statuses of the XG-TCON are informed with messages.

Shows the history of the statues changes of all the modules registered in the project. Up to 2,000 items can be displayed, classified by module. Context menu is shown below.

1. New, New1 (check/uncheck)
   New and New1 are the names of the modules registered by the user. Check/uncheck in the check box shows or hides the module name from the history window.

2. Delete
   Disabled if there is not history in the module status history window, or enabled if there in. Deletes all the history from the module status history window.

3. Allow Docking
   Usable for window movement or docking with another window. Enabled if checked, or disabled if unchecked.

4. Hide
   Hides the project window.

5. Floating Window
   Changes the project window to window pane. In this state, Allow Docking menu is disabled.

7.2.8 Status Bar
Shows online status of the module and brief description of menu.

The status bars shows followings.

1. Maintains ‘Ready’ during operation. Shows information on the tool bar on which the cursor is placed.
2. Show the name of the module presently selected.
3. Shows current communication status. ‘Online’ when connected with PLC, or ‘Offline’ when disconnected.
4. Shows the current connection method.
5. Toggles Caps Lock key.
6. Toggles Num Lock key.
7. Toggles Scroll Lock key.

7.3. Screen Components
This Chapter describes the dialog boxes which appear by menu selection.
7.3.1 New Project Dialog
This dialog box is for creating new projects with project name as the folder and file names.
Created a new folder with the project name and create project file under the name of [Project Name].tpj.

1. Project Name
   Project name can be entered. 100 characters can be entered in the module, except special characters (\ /: * ? “ < > |).

2. Project Location
   The initial value of project location can be modified in the “Default folder for creating new projects’ of [Tools] → [Option], or designated a folder using [Find(F)] menu. Unless for a special purpose, project name will be used as the folder name.

3. PLC series
   You can select PLC series and CPU type.

4. Project Description
   Project description can be entered with up to 30,000 characters. [ENTER] changes lines, and horizontal and vertical scroll bars are provided.

5. Register Existing Module
   [Module Name] enables user to create a module name with up to 100 characters. [Open] enables opening previously stored modules.

6. Module Location
   Module location can be designated using base and slot numbers.

7. Module Description
   Same as the Project Description.

7.3.2 Open Project
This dialog is used for opening the project files, module files, or parameter files previously stored. When the [Open Project] menu is selected from project and tool bar, the project files with .tpj extension only can be opened. If [Read Items from File’] is selected, .tpm or .tpl files can be opened.

7.3.3 Save As
Save presently open project under different name. New folder can be designated with [Find(F)] menu.
Project name and location can be defined with up to 100 characters. Special characters (\ /: * ? ” < > |) are not supported.

1. Project Name
   Enter the new name of the project to be saved with.

2. Project Location
   Enter the location of the project to be stored under a different name, or select desired folder with [Find(F)].
   If the checkbox before the [Change project name too], the name of the project to be stored will be changed too. If unchecked, the present project name is maintained.

7.3.4 Add Module
Modules can be added to [New Project] or [Previously Saved Project].

1. Module Name
   User can name the module with up to 100 characters.

2. Module Type
   Type of the module to be added is defined.

3. Module Location
   Module can be located by base and slot numbers.

4. Module Description
   Module can be described with up to 30,000 characters.
   [ENTER] changes text lines.

7.3.5 Compare Projects
Compares the present project with another and shows the result. [Open Project] button calls Open dialog with which user can open another project. When another project is opened, [Compare] button will be activated. Click this button to compare the projects and display the results in the [Module Status History] window.

1. Current Project
   The project presently opened in the XG-TCON.

2. Project to be compared
   The project opened for comparison.

3. Open File
   Click this [Open Project] button to open the project for comparison.

7.3.6 Print Preview Window
[Print Preview] changes the XG-TCON screen to print preview screen. This window is in accordance with that of the Windows OS. Select Print to start printing, select [Next Page] to go to the next page, or [Prev Page] to go back to the previous page. [Two Pages] shows 2 pages in the same screen. [Zoom In/Out] shows enlarged or reduced image. [Close] returns to the XG-TCON screen.

1. Print
   Shows print dialog.

2. Next
   Go to the next page.

3. Previous
   Go to the previous page.

4. 2 Pages
   Shows 2 pages in the same screen.

5. Zoom-in
   Zoom in the print preview image.

6. Zoom out
   Zoom out the print preview image.

7. Close
   Shows print dialog.

7.3.7 Print Project
This function enables printing the desired items of the project.
Select (check) the desired items and click Print button to start printing.

1. Items
   Items can be selected for printing by checking the check boxes.

2. Print Preview
   Same as the [3.8 Print Preview Window].

3. Page Setting
   Print page options can be defined.

4. Header/Footer
   Header and footer options can be defined.

7.3.8 Parameter Register Information
This dialog box is for parameter setting. Input/control/output parameters can be entered by selecting respective tab. Parameter variables are indicated in black for default values. Blue for other than default values, or red for error.

(1) Parameter Common

(a) Confirm
Applies the settings in the parameter dialog to the project
(b) Cancel
Cancels all the changes made in the dialog and return to the previous step
(c) Default Setting
Initializes all the settings in the dialog
(d) Read
Reads the parameters of the respective module and display them in the parameter window (supported during connection only)
(e) Write
Transmits the changes made in the parameter window to the module (supported during connection only)
(f) Tab
Select input, output or output parameter tab to open the respective window
(g) Parameter Description
Describes the variable briefly.
(2) Input Parameters

(a) Input Types

1. Input Types