5.0 3216CC Controller
Press scroll
until the display shows DWELL < SET TIME DURATION >. Use the up
down
to enter the time duration required before the output power switches on.
5.6.4
Soft Start Timer
The Soft Start Timer is used to start a process at a reduced setpoint and power. The
Soft Start Setpoint is used as a threshold only and is not a control point.
Example: Main Setpoint = 800 °C
Max power limit = 75 % (This may be set at the factory)
Soft Start Setpoint = 600 °C (Threshold)
Soft Start Power Limit = 50% (Cannot be set above max power Limit)
When the timer is running, the maximum power is controlled by the Soft Start Setpoint
of 600 °C and the Soft Start Power limit of 50%. This will continue until the timer ends
or the current temperature exceeds the Soft Start Setpoint.
When the timer ends or the current temperature exceeds the Soft Start Setpoint, the
instrument will start to control using the main setpoint of 800 °C and the Max Power
Limit of 75%.
Press scroll
until the display shows TM.CFG <TIMER CONFIGURATION>. Using the up
down
select SF.st.
When Soft Start parameter is selected, the Timer Resolution (TM.RES), Time Duration
(DWELL), Soft Start Setpoint (SS.SP) and Soft Start Power Limit (SS.PWR) functions
become available.
Press scroll
until the display shows TM.RES < Time resolution >. Use the up
down
to select the timer units in minutes or hours.
Press scroll
until the display shows DWELL < SET TIME DURATION >. Use the up
down
to enter the time duration required, before the instrument starts to control
using the main setpoint and max power.
Press scroll
until the display shows SS.SP < Soft Start Setpoint >. Use the up
down
to enter the Soft Start Setpoint.
Press scroll
until the display shows SS.PWR < Soft Start Power Limit >. Use the up
down
to enter the Soft Start Power Limit.
5.7
Running a Timer
l
Run
. This starts the timer.
l
Hold
. This stops the timer at the elapsed time. It will start again from the elapsed
time when Run is selected again.
l
Reset
. This sets the timer back to zero. It can be operated again from this state.
l
End
cannot be set – it occurs automatically when the timer has counted down to
zero.
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