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Series F4P 1/4 DIN Process and Temperature Controllers. Watlow’s Next Generation Styling. Series V4T 1/4 DIN Temperature Controller. Series F4P Temperature and Process Controller. Series 97 Matching 1/16 DIN Limit Controller. F4P Focus Markets. Furnace and Oven. Applications
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Watlow’s Next Generation Styling Series V4T 1/4 DIN Temperature Controller Series F4P Temperature and Process Controller Series 97 Matching 1/16 DIN Limit Controller
Furnaceand Oven • Applications • Heat Treating • Kilns • Autoclaves • Foundry & Metal Processing
Electronic Components and Assembly • Semiconductor processing equipment • Electronic assembly equipment • Test Equipment
Packaging and Sealing • Box Sealing • Shrink Wrapping • Blister Packing
Other FocusIndustries • Applications • Analytical Instruments • Pulp and paper processing • Petrochemical processing
Ease of Use The most important selection factor following quality and reliability when selecting a temperature controller is ease of use. Source:1997 VDC Worldwide Market Report for Industrial Electronic Temperature Controllers
Enhanced Display and Keypad Control programming made easy through advanced technology • Icons for international applications • Read-at-a-glance process display • Full message prompting of operation and setup
F4 Operator Interface • Primary process display • Large 5-digit, 7-segment display • 0.562” (14.3mm) display digit height • F or C, degree, and decimal point indication • Operations display • 4 line X 20 characters per line • High definition back lit LCD • Wide viewing angle
F4 Operator Interface • 6 Operator interface keys • Rubber key switch with tactile feel • Four navigational keys • Parameter and value selection • “i” information key • Toggle for help • Dedicated Auto/Manual operation key
F4 Operator Interface • Discrete LED Indicators • Control output indication • Alarm active indication • Communications activity • Auto/Manual operation indication
Advanced Hardware Features • 20 MHz operation, 16-bit processor • NEMA 4X, IP 65 sealed front panel • Shallow 4” (101mm) overall case depth • FLASH memory for field software update
F4 Industrial Design Features • High strength injection molded case • 3.85 “ (97.8mm) behind panel depth • Ergonomic design styling • Compatible with Series 96 & 97 limit • NEMA 4X, IP 65 front panel seal • Convenient 4 screw installation brackets
F4 Industrial Design Features • Touch safe wiring termination • Removable for wiring convenience • Accepts 12 to 22 gauge wires • Positive latching feature • Connection integrity • Withstands equipment vibration
Loaded With Standard Hardware Features • 3 universal analog inputs (2 & 3 optional) • TC, RTD, process (no DIP switches) • 4 digital inputs (standard) • Control functions Contact closure or DC voltage
Modular Hardware Inputs and Outputs • Field replaceable input and output modules • Dual control outputs • Reverse/Direct or Off • Linear or time proportioned • Switched dc/open collector, SSR, process • Alarms (2 standard) • Process, deviation, rate • 2 A mechanical relays
Leading the Way in Communications • Serial communications standard • EIA 232 & EIA 485 hardware interfaces • MODBUS protocol • 9600 and 19,200 baud • Allows in field software updates
Hardware Features • Retransmit outputs • 2 optional • Current or voltage • Process, set points,% power • Universal power supply • 85 to 265 vac/vdc, 50 to 60 hz • Optional 24 to 28 vac/vdc
Performance Specifications • Operating range • 0 to +65C • Calibration accuracy • 0.1% of span, +/- LSD (whole digit) • Sensor update rate • 20 Hz, 50 ms, Input 1 • 10 Hz, 100 ms, Input 2 and Input 3
F4 Hardware Architecture Input to Output Isolation Minimum 500 Vac/Vdc between blocks
Agency Approvals • UL, c-UL 916 listed • User replaceable input and output modules • European CE conformity • EN 50082-2, immunity standard • EN 50081-2, emission standard • EN 61010-1 low-voltage directive, safety • NEMA 4X, IP 65 front panel seal
Software Architecture Main Page Operations Page Setup Page Factory Page
Software Architecture • “Guided” setup & programming • Guided configuration • Presents a sequence of parameter choices needed to complete a functional configuration • Full unabbreviated text • Uses full text messages, not cryptic parameter and configuration names
Software Operation • Context sensitive help Toggle the “Information” key
Process Value Bargraph Displays • View both • Output 1A and 1B in graphical format
Programming A User-Named Alarm • Select first line to change
Programming A User-Named Alarm • Select alarm on Output 1
Programming A User-Named Alarm • Enter “VENT OPEN” to name output
Programming A User-Named Alarm • Save change, output naming complete
Programming A User-Named Alarm • Return to normal operations display with “Vent Open” status displayed
F4 Software Architecture • Function naming • Optional, up to 10 characters • Better operator recognition Enter Alarm Name: Alarm 1 Adjusts Character Selects Character
F4 Software Architecture • Pop up verification displays • Lets the user know when the F4 software is storing changes in Non Volatile Memory Save Setup Changes or restore Values? Restore Save
F4 Software Architecture Main Page____ Go to Operations Go to Setup Go to Factory Main Page • Display key control parameters • Up to 16 customer programmable control parameters • Set points, alarms, errors, % power • Inner loop set point (cascade control) • Bar graphs/set point and process • Gateway to controller configuration
F4 Software Architecture Operations Page Main Page____ >Go to Operations Go to Setup Go to Factory • Auto tune PID control parameter values • Edit PID crossover points • Digital set points • Alarm set points
F4 Software Architecture Setup Page Main Page____ Go to Operations >Go to Setup Go to Factory • Controller functional configuration • System settings • PID units, F or C, auto tune SP, • sensor failure, open loop, transfer power levels • Inputs; analog and digital • Outputs; control, alarm, communications, retransmit • Custom main page; selections
F4 Software Architecture Factory Page Main Page____ Go to Operations Go to Setup >Go to Factory • Set lockout • Change password • Diagnostics • Date code, software revisions, etc. • Calibration data
F4 Temperature/ProcessStandard Operation • Open or closed loop operation • Automatic, closed loop control • Control action responds to differences in set point value • and process value • Manual, open loop operation • Control actions responds to manual changes to the controller output power levels.
F4 Temperature/ProcessStandard Operation • Five heat cool PID sets • Four crossover points programmable in the operations menu • Crossover based on set point or process value
F4 Temperature/Process Standard Operation • Auto/manual control operation • Manual to auto transition • Based on the last set point • Based on set point tracking (reverse bumpless) • Auto to manual operation • System menu choices for heat/cool transfer power levels
F4 Temperature/Process Standard Operation • Single or multi-point offset feature • Single-point • Linear across entire operating span • Multi-point (10 points and offset values) • Points can be positioned anywhere over the entire operating span -19999 to 30000 • Offset values are +/- 1000 units/degrees • Offset values are linearly interpolated between points
F4 Temperature/Process Standard Operation • Digital set point feature • Four namable set points • Activated via the four digital inputs • Set point values are entered in the operations menu • Set point name and value appear on the main page • Values can not be adjusted from the main page • Digital set points have priority over local set point
F4 Temperature/Process Standard Operation • Additional features • Process outputs • Duplex • 4 to 20 mA, 20 to 4 mA • Ramp to set point • Ramp on start up/ramp on set point • Square root input linearization
F4 Temperature/Process Standard Operation • Additional features • Custom messages • 4 user definable up to 50 characters • Activated by digital inputs • Displayed in main page • Tuning feature • Auto tune for heat only, cool only or heat and cool
F4 Temperature/Process Standard Operation Main Page • Displayable options • Local or digital (namable) set point • Bar graphs • Set point, process value, output % power value • Tune status, active PID set • Digital input status