NOVUS N1030 Temperature Controller Instruction Manual

June 6, 2024
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N1030 Temperature Controller

N1030 Temperature Controller
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ­ V1.0x J

SAFETY ALERTS
The symbols below are used on the equipment and throughout this document to draw the user’s attention to important operational and safety information.

CAUTION:
Read the manual thoroughly before installing and operating
the equipment.

CAUTION OR DANGER: Electrical shock hazard

All safety related instructions that appear in the manual must be observed to ensure personal safety and to prevent damage to either the instrument or the system. If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

INSTALLATION / CONECTIONS
The controller must be fastened on a panel, following the sequence of steps described below: · Prepare a panel cut-out according Specifications; · Remove the mounting clamps from the controller; · Insert the controller into the panel cut-out; · Slide the mounting clamp from the rear to a firm grip at the panel.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION
· All electrical connections are made to the screw terminals at the rear of the controller.
· To minimize the pick-up of electrical noise, the low voltage DC connections and the sensor input wiring should be routed away from high-current power conductors. If this is impractical, use shielded cables. In general, keep cable lengths to a minimum.
· All electronic instruments must be powered by a clean mains supply, proper for instrumentation.
· It is strongly recommended to apply RC’S FILTERS (noise suppressor) to contactor coils, solenoids, etc. In any application it is essential to consider what can happen when any part of the system fails. The controller features by themselves can not assure total protection.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Fig. 01 below shows the electrical terminals of the controller:

Fig. 01 – Connections of the back panel NOVUS AUTOMATION

FEATURES
INPUT TYPE SELECTION Table 01 shows the sensor types accepted and their respective codes and ranges. Access the parameter TYPE in the INPUT level to select the appropriate sensor.

TYPE

CODE

RANGE OF MEASUREMENT

Thermocouple J Tc j Range: -110 to 950 ºC (-166 to 1742 ºF)

Thermocouple K Tc k Range: -150 to 1370 ºC (-238 to 2498 ºF)

Thermocouple T Tc t Range: -160 to 400 ºC (-256 to 752 ºF)

Pt100

Pt Range: -200 to 850 ºC (-328 to 1562 ºF)

Table 01 ­ Input types
The input type should be the first parameter to be configured on the controller. Any modifications on the input type will automatically change other related parameters. The user must verify the configuration every time that an input type modification occurs.
OUTPUTS The controller has two outputs. The user can configure these outputs to operate as Control Output ((trl) or Alarm Output (al).
OUT1 – Output Voltage pulse, 5 Vdc / 25 mA or Output Relay SPST-NO
OUT2 – Output Relay SPST-NO
CONTROL OUTPUT ((TRL) The control strategy can be ON/OFF (when PB = 0.0) or PID. The PID parameters can be automatically determined enabling the autotuning function (ATvN).
ALARM OUTPUT (al) The controller contains 2 alarms that can be directed (assigned) to any output channel. The alarm functions are described in Table 02.

off Output is not used as alarm.

Alarm of Absolute Minimum Value. Triggers when the lo value of measured PV is below the value defined for alarm Setpoint (SPAL).

PV SPAL

Alarm of Absolute Maximum

Value. Triggers when the PV
ki value of measured PV is

above the value defined for

SPAL

alarm Setpoint.

Alarm of Differential. In this function the parameters, SPAL represent the deviation of PV in relation to the SP of CONTROL.

dif

PV

PV

SP ­ SPAL SP SP + SPAL Positive SPAL

SP + SPAL SP SP ­ SPAL Negative SPAL

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difl

Alarm of Minimum Differential Value. It triggers when the value of PV is below the defined point by
SP-SPAL.

PV

PV

SP ­ SPAL

SP

Positive SPAL

SP

SP ­ SPAL

Negative SPAL

Alarm of Maximum Differential. Triggers when the value of PV is above the defined point by SP+SPAL.

difk

SP SP + SPAL

PV

PV

SP + SPAL SP

Positive SPAL

Negative SPAL

ierr

Alarms of the Sensor Break (Sensor Break Alarm). It is activated when the Input presents problems such as interrupted sensor, bad connection, etc.

Table 02 ­ Alarm functions

Important note: Alarms configured with the ki, dif, and difk functions also trigger their associated output when a sensor fault is identified and signaled by the controller. A relay output, for example, configured to act as a High Alarm (ki), will operate when the SPAL value is exceeded and also when the sensor connected to the controller input is broken.

INITIAL BLOCKING OF ALARM
The initial blocking option inhibits the alarm from being recognized if an alarm condition is present when the controller is first energized (or after a transition from run YES NO). The alarm will be enabled only after the occurrence of a non alarm condition followed by a new occurrence for the alarm.
The initial blocking is useful, for instance, when one of the alarms is configured as a minimum value alarm, causing the activation of the alarm soon upon the process start-up, an occurrence that may be undesirable.
The initial blocking is disabled for the sensor break alarm function ierr.

OFFSET
Allows fine adjustments to the PV reading for compensation of sensor error.

OPERATION
The controller’s front panel, with its parts, can be seen in the Fig. 02:

Fig. 02 – Identification of the parts referring to the front panel
Display of PV / Programming (top display, red color): Displays the current value of PV (Process Variable). When in configuration mode, it shows the parameters names. Display of SP / Parameters (bottom display, green color): Displays the value of SP (Setpoint). When in configuration mode, it shows the parameters values. TUNE Indicator: Stays ON while the controller is in tuning process. OUT Indicator: For relay or pulse control output; it reflects the actual state of the output. A1 and A2 Indicators: signalize the occurrence of alarm situation. P Key: used to walk through the menu parameters.
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Increment key and – Decrement key: allow altering the values of the parameters.
Back key: used to retrocede parameters.
OPERATION When the controller is powered up, it displays its firmware version for 3 seconds, after which the controller starts normal operation. The value of PV and SP is then displayed and the outputs are enabled. In order for the controller to operate properly in a process, its parameters need to be configured first, such that it can perform accordingly to the system requirements. The user must be aware of the importance of each parameter and for each one determine a valid condition. The parameters are grouped in levels according to their functionality and operation easiness. The 3 levels of parameters are
1 ­ Tuning / 2 ­ Input / 3 ­ Calibration
The “P” key is used for accessing the parameters within a level. Keeping the “P” key pressed, at every 2 seconds the controller jumps to the next level of parameters, showing the first parameter of each level:
PV >> atvn >> type >> PASS >> PV …
To enter a particular level, simply release the “P” key when the first parameter in that level is displayed. To walk through the parameters in a level, press the “P” key with short strokes. To go back to the previous parameter in a level, press : Each parameter is displayed with its prompt in the upper display and value/condition in the lower display. Depending on the level of parameter protection adopted, the parameter PASS precedes the first parameter in the level where the protection becomes active. See section Configuration Protection.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PARAMETERS
INDICATION SCREEN
PV + SP PV Indication screen. On the higher display (red) the
value of the measured variable (PV) temperature is shown. On the lower display (green), the control setpoint (SP) is shown.

TUNING CYCLE

Atvn

AUTO-TUNE: enables the auto-tuning function for the PID parameters (pb,ir, dt). Defines the control strategy to be taken:
off – Turned off. (no PID tuning) Fast – Automatic tuning. Full – More accurate automatic tuning.

PB Proportional Band – Value of the term P of the control
mode PID, in percentage of the maximum span of the input type. Adjust of between 0 and 500.0 %.
When set to zero (0), control action is ON/OFF.

ir Integral Rate – Value of the term I of the PID algorithm,
in repetitions per minute (Reset). Adjustable between 0 and 99.00. Displayed only if proportional band 0.

dt Derivative Time – Value of the term D of the control
mode PID, in seconds. Adjustable between 0 and 300.0 seconds. Displayed only if proportional band 0.

(t Level time: Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) period in
seconds. Adjustable between 0.5 and 100.0 seconds.
Displayed only if proportional band 0.

kyst

Control hysteresis: Is the hysteresis for ON/OFF control (set in temperature units). This parameter is only used when the controller is in ON/OFF mode (Pb=0).

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A(t
0vt1 0vt2

Action Control:
re Control with Reverse Action. Appropriate for heating. Turns control output on when PV is below SP.
dir Control with Direct Action. Appropriate for cooling. Turns control output on when PV is above SP.

Assign functions to the Output channels OUT1, OUT2

Off – Not used.

(trL – Control output.

AL

– Alarm output.

INPUT CYCLE
Type Input Type: Selects the input signal type to be
connected to the process variable input. Refer to Table 01 for the available options.
Dp.po Selects the decimal point position to be viewed in both
PV and SP.

vni t

Selects display indication for degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit:
( – Indication in Celsius. f – Indication in Fahrenheit.

0ffs Sensor Offset: Offset value to be added to the PV
reading to compensate sensor error. Default value: zero.

Spll Spxl Fval

SP Low/High Limit. Defines SP upper and lower limits. It defines the maximum and minimum PV indication range.
This parameter does not limit the Alarm SP configuration.
Functions of Alarms. Defines the functions for the alarms among the options of the Table 02.

Sp.al
blal xyal

Alarm SP: Value that defines the point of activation of the alarm outputs.
For the alarms programmed with the functions of the type Differential, these parameters represent the deviations.
For the ierr alarm function, this parameter has no meaning.
Blocking Alarm. This function blocks the alarms.
YES – enables initial blocking NO – inhibits initial blocking
Hysteresis of Alarm. Defines the difference between the value of PV at which the alarm is triggered and the value at which it is turned off.

CALIBRATION LEVEL
All types of input are calibrated in the factory. In case a recalibration is required; it shall be carried out by a specialized professional. In case this level is accidentally accessed, do not perform alteration in its parameters.
pass Password. This parameter is presented before the
protected levels. See item Protection of Configuration.
(al Calibration. Enables the possibility for calibration of
the indicator. When the calibration is not enabled, the related parameters are hidden.
inL( Input Low Calibration. Enter the value corresponding
to the low scale signal applied to the analog input.
ink( Input High Calibration. Enter the value corresponding
to the full scale signal applied to the analog input.

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Restore. Restores the factory calibration for all inputs and outputs, disregarding modifications carried out by the user.
Password Change. Allows defining a new access password, always different from zero.
Protection. Sets up the Level of Protection. See Table 03.

CONFIGURATION PROTECTION

The controller provides means for protecting the parameters configurations, not allowing modifications to the parameters values, avoiding tampering or improper manipulation. The parameter Protection (PROt), in the Calibration level, determines the protection strategy, limiting the access to particular levels, as shown by the Table 03.

PROTECTION LEVEL 1 2 3 4

PROTECTION LEVELS
Only the Calibration level is protected. Calibration and Input levels. Calibration, Input and Tuning levels. All levels are protected, including SP.

Table 03 ­ Levels of Protection for the Configuration

ACESS PASSWORD
The protected levels, when accessed, request the user to provide the Access Password for granting permission to change the configuration of the parameters on these levels.
The prompt PASS precedes the parameters on the protected levels. If no password is entered, the parameters of the protected levels can only be visualized.
The Access Password is defined by the user in the parameter Password Change (PAS.(), present in the Calibration Level. The factory default for the password code is 1111.
PROTECTION ACCESS PASSWORD
The protection system built into the controller blocks for 10 minutes the access to protected parameters after 5 consecutive frustrated attempts of guessing the correct password.
MASTER PASSWORD
The Master Password is intended for allowing the user to define a new password in the event of it being forgotten. The Master Password doesn’t grant access to all parameters, only to the Password Change parameter (PAS(). After defining the new password, the protected parameters may be accessed (and modified) using this new password.
The master password is made up by the last three digits of the serial number of the controller added to the number 9000. As an example, for the equipment with serial number 07154321, the master password is 9 3 2 1.
Controller serial number is displayed by pressing for 3 seconds.

DETERMINATION OF PID PARAMETERS
During the process of determining automatically the PID parameters, the system is controlled in ON/OFF in the programmed Setpoint. The auto-tuning process may take several minutes to be completed, depending on the system. The steps for executing the PID autotuning are:
· Select the process Setpoint.
· Enable auto-tuning at the parameter “Atvn”, selecting FAST or FULL.
The option FAST performs the tuning in the minimum possible time, while the option FULL gives priority to accuracy over the speed.
The sign TUNE remains lit during the whole tuning phase. The user must wait for the tuning to be completed before using the controller.

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During auto tuning period the controller will impose oscillations to the process. PV will oscillate around the programmed set point and controller output will switch on and off many times.
If the tuning does not result in a satisfactory control, refer to Table 04 for guidelines on how to correct the behavior of the process.

PARAMETER

VERIFIED PROBLEM SOLUTION

Band Proportional

Slow answer Great oscillation

Decrease Increase

Rate Integration

Slow answer Great oscillation

Increase Decrease

Derivative Time

Slow answer or instability Great oscillation

Decrease Increase

Table 04 – Guidance for manual adjustment of the PID parameters

For further details on PID tuning, visit our website: www.novusautomation.com.

MAINTENANCE

PROBLEMS WITH THE CONTROLLER
Connection errors and inadequate programming are the most common errors found during the controller operation. A final revision may avoid loss of time and damages.
The controller displays some messages to help the user identify problems.

MESSAGE —Err1 Err6

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM
Open input. No sensor or signal.
Connection and/or configuration problems. Check the wiring and the configuration.

Other error messages may indicate hardware problems requiring maintenance service.
PROCESS VARIABLE INPUT CALIBRATION
All inputs are factory calibrated and recalibration should only be done by qualified personnel. If you are not familiar with these procedures do not attempt to calibrate this instrument.
a) Set the type parameter according to the input type.
b) Configure the lower and upper limits of indication for the maximum span of the selected input type.
c) Access the calibration level.
d) Enter the password.
e) Enable the calibration setting YES in the parameter (Alib.
f) With the aid of an electrical signals simulator, apply a signal level close the lower limit of the measuring range of the input, on the corresponding terminals.
g) Access the parameter “inLC”. With the keys and adjust the display reading such as to match the applied signal. Then press the P key.
h) Inject a signal that corresponds to a value a little lower than the upper limit of indication.
i) Access the parameter “ink(“. With the keys ” ” and ” “, adjust the display reading such as to match the applied signal. Then press the key ” P ” until return to the Display PV screen.
j) Validate the calibration performed.
Note: When checking the controller calibration with a Pt100 simulator, pay attention to the simulator minimum excitation current requirement, which may not be compatible with the 0.170 mA excitation current provided by the controller.

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SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS: ………………………………….. 48 x 48 x 35 mm (1/16 DIN) Cutout in the Panel:………………….45.5 x 45.5 mm (+0.5 -0.0 mm) N1030-PR model: …………………………… Approximate Weight: 60 g N1030-RR model:……………………………Approximate Weight: 75 g
POWER SUPPLY:……………………..100 to 240 Vac (±10 %), 50/60 Hz …………………………………………………………. 48 to 240 Vdc (±10 %) Optional 24 V:………………. 12 to 24 Vdc / 24 Vac (-10 % / +20 %) Maximum consumption: ……………………………………………….. 5 VA
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Operation Temperature: ……………………………………….. 0 to 50 °C Relative Humidity:…………………………………………… 80 % @ 30 °C For temperatures above 30 °C, reduce 3 % for each °C Internal use; Category of installation II, Degree of pollution 2; altitude < 2000 meters
INPUT…… Thermocouples J; K; T and Pt100 (according of Table 01) Internal Resolution:……………………………….. 32767 levels (15 bits) Resolution of Display:……… 12000 levels (from -1999 up to 9999) Rate of input reading: ………………………………up 10 per second (*) Accuracy: Thermocouples J, K, T: 0.25 % of the span ±1 °C (*) ……………………………………………………….Pt100: 0.2 % of the span Input Impedance:………………Pt100 and thermocouples: > 10 M Measurement of Pt100: ……………………. 3-wire type, (=0.00385) With compensation for cable length, excitation current of 0.170 mA. () Value adopted when the Digital Filter parameter is set to 0 (zero) value. For Digital Filter values other than 0, the Input Reading Rate value is 5 samples per second. (**) The use of thermocouples requires a minimum time interval of 15 minutes for stabilization.
OUTPUTS: OUT1: …………………………..Voltage pulse, 5 Vdc / 25 mA ……………….Relay SPST; 1.5 A / 240 Vac / 30 Vdc
OUT2: ………………Relay SPST; 1.5 A / 240 Vac / 30 Vdc FRONT PANEL: …………………….. IP65, Polycarbonate (PC) UL94 V-2 ENCLOSURE: ………………………………………. IP20, ABS+PC UL94 V-0 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY: …………… EN 61326-1:1997 and EN 61326-1/A1:1998 EMISSION: …………………………………………………… CISPR11/EN55011 IMMUNITY:………………….EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8 and EN61000-4-11 SAFETY: …………………….. EN61010-1:1993 and EN61010-1/A2:1995 SPECIFIC CONNECTIONS FOR TYPE FORK TERMINALS; PROGRAMABLE LEVEL OF PWM: from 0.5 up 100 seconds; STARTS UP OPERATION: after 3 seconds connected to the power CERTIFICATIONS: CE, UKCA, UL

IDENTIFICATION.

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A –

B

A: Outputs Features PR: OUT1= Pulse / OUT2= Relay RR: OUT1= Relay / OUT2= Relay
B: Power Supply electric (Blank): ……………………………………………………….Model standard ………………………. 100~240 Vac / 48~240 Vdc; 50~60 Hz 24V: ………………………………………………………………….. Model 24V ……………………………………………………….12~24 Vdc / 24 Vac

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WARRANTY
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