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Synergy Controller Technical Manual, Revision H

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Synergy Controller line of touch screen control systems designed and manufactured by Tidal
Engineering Corporation.  Synergy Controllers incorporate the latest innovations in environmental test
chamber and process oven control and are designed to improve efficiency and simplify test programming
and documentation tasks.

The Synergy Micro 2 Controller employs features that maximize the capabilities of your test chamber. It is
designed to take complete command of the chamber’s conditioning systems with total programming of
process variables such as temperature and humidity versus time.

The Synergy Controller employs communication capabilities for the “Global Factory”, where data is gathered
from around the globe via the Internet; from around the factory floor via Ethernet; and from around the test
lab via IEEE 488, RS-485, and RS-232. In addition, these controllers feature: E-mail, FTP, HTTP (Web),
PDF plotting, and now Cloud resources.

One of the most powerful features of the Synergy Controller is the WebTouch Remote ™ Web Server which
permits control of the equipment from anywhere in the world using a standard web browser. To support
global deployment, the Synergy Controller can support multiple languages and employs built-in on-line Help
and Wizard systems.

The Synergy Controller utilizes Microsoft’s advanced Windows™ Embedded Compact operating system.
Windows Embedded Compact is a modular, state-of-the-art, multi-tasking, real-time system.  It offers the
latest touch screen technology and incorporates Screen Navigation keys and a friendly and powerful user
interface.

The Synergy Controller supports USB Hard Disks for data logging, program download / upload. File format is
Windows™ compatible, and program, logging and calibration files can all be exchanged with the desktop.
File names are also Windows compatible so meaningful names can be used.

Eight Screen Navigation keys provide immediate access to all areas in the system; i.e. the controller is easily
switched between setup, programming, and diagnostic tasks. While entering information on one screen, you
can switch to another screen to view a setting or parameter, and then return to where you left off on the
previous screen. Navigation and control buttons on every screen permit easy access to chamber functions
and options. Color real-time data graphing displays important trend information and the versatility and the
simplicity built into the new Synergy Controller makes it enjoyable to operate.

The Synergy Controller software was first released in 2001 and has been steadily improved through a
continuous process.  Numerous software versions have been released in an effort to improve the usability,
reliability and features of the controller.  This manual refers to the features in the newest major upgrade of
the Synergy Controller application, version 3.0.7.  Some of the features described in this manual were not
available in previous versions.  Check the Tidal Engineering website (www.tidaleng.com) for information on
the latest version, the newest features, and upgrades.

We welcome feedback on the Synergy Controller and this document and appreciate suggestions for

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