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VC-M-1 

Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual 

relays. This control method is usually factory set to 

“F2y” 

unless solid state relays are being used to switch 

output power. 

gFS 

GROUND FAULT SENSITIVITY SETTING: 

Select  60  –  180mA  or 

“OFF”

.  Factory set  at 120  mA.  To  disable  ground  fault,  first  set  the option  to 

“OFF”

, then turn the module off and then back on. 

HCL  HIGH CURRENT LIMIT SETTING: 

Select 1 – 16 amps. Factory set at 16 amps.  If the module detects a current draw that exceeds the set value, it 

will cut power to the heater and display an 

“HiC” 

warning.  This  option allows for  setting a current warning 

level just above the maximum draw of the heater.  When the instrument detects a current greater than the set 

value, it will alarm and shut off power to the heater. 

btp 

BOOST TEMPERATURE SETTING: 

This feature allows for the input of a temperature value by which the set point can be increased when Boost 

is activated. Factory set at 30º F (16° C). Boost has a selectable temperature range of 0º to 100º F (30° C). 

bdu 

BOOST TEMPERATURE DURATION SETTING: 

This parameter allows user to set the  duration time  the  temperature  boost is to  remain on at the desired boost 

temperature. Range 0 to 30 minutes. Factory set at 30 minutes. 

J-K

THERMOCOUPLE TYPE: 

This  parameter  allows  the  operator  to  select  either 

“J” 

to 

“K” 

type  thermocouple,  depending  on  the 

requirements. Factory set to 

“J”

SSt 

SOFT START SETTING: 

Select 0 to 30 minutes. Factory set at 5 minutes. 

SSL 

SOFT START LOCK: 

This parameter prevents the Soft Start parameter from being overridden from the front panel. The Soft Start 

cycle must be completed prior to entering either manual or automatic control mode. Factory set to 

“ON” 

or 

select “

OFF”. 

FPL 

FRONT PANEL LOCK SETTING: 

This parameter locks the  front  panel keys with the exception of 

“AMPS” & “MENU”

.  This lockout prevents 

accidental changing of temperature settings, etc.  Select 

“ON” 

for lock or 

“OFF” 

for un-lock

Factory set to 

“OFF”

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Summary of Contents for VC-M-1

Page 1: ...URES PAGE 6 MENU PARAMETER CHART PAGE 6 MENU PARAMETER SETTINGS PAGE 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING PAGE 9 OTHER FALSE ALARMS PAGE 10 OPTIONS EXTERNAL ALARM PAGE 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 12 ADDENDUM Please...

Page 2: ...ipment or various parts WARNING When inserting or removing control modules from the main frame power must be turned off on both the module and main frame If the module is inserted or removed while und...

Page 3: ...PERATING FEATURES NORMAL OPERATIONS Auto Keys When the power switch on the module is turned ON the control module will look at the existing zone temperature and determine if the SOFT START cycle is ne...

Page 4: ...al alarm function ERROR CODES ALARMS INDICATORS ERROR CODES Displayed in process temperature upper window Error Code Description tCO An open thermocouple condition There is a break within the thermoco...

Page 5: ...IGH CURRENT WARNING To help protect valuable molds and other related equipment a safety device will alarm if a heater is drawing current above its rated capacity To set a current value scroll through...

Page 6: ...0 Amps 16 0 btp Boost Temperature Setting 0 100 30 bdu Boost Temperature Duration Setting 0 30 minutes 5 J K Thermocouple Type J or K SSL Soft Start Lock ON or OFF FPL Front Panel Lockout ON or OFF ME...

Page 7: ...t is activated Factory set at 30 F 16 C Boost has a selectable temperature range of 0 to 100 F 30 C bdu BOOST TEMPERATURE DURATION SETTING This parameter allows user to set the duration time the tempe...

Page 8: ...le for repairs Temperature won t settle on set point 1 Give module more time to settle on set point 2 Molding process may have a wide variation in temperature Check to see if changes in display temper...

Page 9: ...in the control module It indicates that there is more interference in the power line to the control system than the filtering in the power supply can accommodate A random occurrence is not cause for...

Page 10: ...close the alarm contacts since this is considered to be normal operation Once the Process Temperature enters the normal range of 30o 16 C from setpoint the alarm contact closure procedure will be ena...

Page 11: ...d transient pulse suppression Shorted Triac Heater Protection Highly sensitive fast acting relays cut power to load Power Line Isolation Optically and transformer isolated from AC lines Isolation volt...

Page 12: ...ent draw on the load heater and has the ability to detect a shorted or open load heater When set to rLy the module is not capable of measuring or displaying the current draw of the load heater and CAN...

Page 13: ...Phone 800 521 0546 E mail sales pcs company com Fax 800 505 3299 www pcs company com Turn To The Industry Experts...

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