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Series F4S and F4D 1/4 DIN Ramping Controllers. Watlow’s Next Generation Styling. Series V4T 1/4 DIN Temperature Controller. Series 97 Matching 1/16 DIN Limit Controller. Series F4S and F4D Ramping Controller. F4 Ramping Controllers. F4S Single Channel Ramping
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Watlow’s Next Generation Styling Series V4T 1/4 DIN Temperature Controller Series 97 Matching 1/16 DIN Limit Controller Series F4S and F4D Ramping Controller
F4 Ramping Controllers • F4S Single Channel Ramping • Single channel temperature or process control with profile capability • F4D Dual Channel Ramping • Allows temperature and humidity control in one package
250 150 Temperature 80 75 Time What Is a Ramping Controller? Output follows a set of user instructions (profile), to automatically adjust or hold set point for different time periods.
Ramping or Fixed Set Point Operation • Ramp and Soak Programmable Control • Control operation automatically follows a set (profile) of preprogrammed instruction to perform a processing task. • Static Set Point Control • Operator intervention is required when processing changes are needed.
Environmental Chambers • Applications • Product thermal cycling • Laboratory chambers • Product analysis • Product storage
Furnaceand Oven • Applications • Heat Treating • Kilns • Autoclaves • Foundry & Metal Processing
Electronic Components and Assembly • Semiconductor processing equipment • Electronic assembly equipment
Other FocusIndustries • Applications • Analytical Instruments • Glass Manufacturing and Annealing • Incubators
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 Ramping 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 displays • 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 • 4 navigational keys • Parameter and value selection with arrow keys • “i” information key • Toggle for Help • Profile key - initiate or hold profile operation
F4 Operator Interface • Discrete LED indicators • Control output indication • Alarm active indication • Communications activity • Profile indication
Multilingual Prompts • Available in multiple languages: • English • German • French • Spanish
Advanced Hardware Features • 20 MHz operation, 16-bit processor • NEMA 4X 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 “ (97.8 mm) behind panel depth • Ergonomic design styling • Compatible with Series 96 & 97 limit • NEMA 4X 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 for connection integrity
Loaded With Standard Hardware Features • 3 universal analog inputs (2 & 3 optional on F4S) • TC, RTD, process (no DIP switches) • 4 digital inputs (standard) • Eight digital outputs (standard) • Programmable events • Chamber heat & cool control functions
Modular Hardware Inputs and Outputs • Field replaceable input and output modules • Dual control outputs • Heat or cool or Off • Linear or time proportioned • Switched dc/open collector, SSR, process • Alarms (2 standard) • Process or deviation • 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 controller software updates in field
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 +55 C • Calibration accuracy • 0.1% of span, +/- LSD (whole digit) • Sensor update rate • 20 Hz, 50 milliseconds, channel 1
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
Accurate Timing of Profiles • Real time clock • +/- 92 seconds/month • Lithium battery • 7 year shelf life
Software Architecture Main Page Operations Page Profile 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 Architecture • Context sensitive help Toggle the “Information” key
Programming An Autostart Step Set F4 Controller to Start Profile at 4:30 AM on Monday
Programming An Autostart Step Use “i” Key for More Information
Programming An Autostart Step Save Change, Autostart Setup Complete
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 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 Main Page 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 • Profile operational information • Inner loop set point (cascade control) • Gateway to controller configuration
F4 Operations Page Main Page____ >Go to Operations Go to Setup Go to Factory Operations Page • Auto tune PID control parameter values • Edit PID • Alarm set points
F4 Profiles Page Main Page____ Go to Operations >Go to Profiles Go to Setup Profile Page • Create profiles • Edit profiles • Delete profiles • Rename profiles • Embedded Mil-Std 810
F4 Set Up Page Setup Page Main Page____ Go to Operations >Go to Setup Go to Factory • System Settings • GSD, Clock, PID Units, F or C, Auto Tune SP, Sensor Failure, Open Loop, Power Out Action • Inputs; Analog and Digital • Outputs; Control, Digital, Alarm, Comms, Retrans • Custom main page; Selections
F4 Factory Page Main Page____ Go to Operations Go to Setup >Go to Factory Factory Page • Set Lockout • Change password • Diagnostics • Date code, software revisions, diagnostic tests • Calibration data
F4 Profile Operation • Up to 40 flexible length profiles • Optional naming • 256 total steps (segments) • Six step types • Ramp Time/ Rate (single channel only) Soak, Auto Start, Jump, End
F4 Profile Operation • Wait For feature • Programmable in ramp/soak type steps • Digital inputs configured as wait for events Named choices are displayed • Analog inputs (1 - 3) • Step time starts when Wait For is met