User's Manual: Series 988
User's Manual: Series 988
User's Manual: Series 988
User’s Manual
Includes 986, 987, 988 and 989
User Levels:
• New User........................... go to Introduction
• Experienced User................... go to page 4.1 96
Installers:
• Set-up..................................... go to page 1.1
• Wiring & Installation................ go to page 2.1
TOTAL
3 Year Warranty
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Watlow Controls
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The Series 988 User’s Manual is copyrighted by Watlow Winona, Inc., © 1997, with all rights reserved. (1233)
Table of Contents
Figure Int.1 -
The Series 988
Controllers.
Watlow’s Series 988 controllers set a new standard in the controller indus-
try by packing an impressive array of features into an 1/8-DIN package.
No other controller offers the flexibility, compact size and durability of the
Series 988. It can control a wide variety of temperature and process appli-
cations, with a broad range of input and output options that allow control
of virtually any process variable.
The Series 988 is the only 1/8 DIN controller that can provide single-unit
cascade control of a process. Its other features include heater current
monitoring, remote set point input, ratio control and valve control through
slidewire feedback. The Series 988 also delivers expanded auto-tuning
capabilities, increased alarm functionality and several unique control algo-
rithms.
When we refer to the “Series 988” controller, we refer also to the horizontal
and low-voltage versions of the Series 988: the 986, 987, 988 and 989. We
recommend that you read all of this manual’s introduction to familiarize
yourself with the conventions and content of this manual and the steps to
setting up a Series 988 controller. Make sure you understand the
“Caution” and “Warning” symbols we use in the book.
This manual provides the information you will need to install and operate
a Series 988 controller.
If you need information about Series 988 configurations and model num-
bers, refer to the Appendix of this manual or, for more detailed informa-
tion, to Optimizing Your Process System with the Series 988 Controller: An
Application Guide for the Watlow Series 988 Family.
If your Series 988 controller will be used for data communications, you
will also need our communications manual, Data Communications with the
˜ Watlow Series 988 Family of Controllers (green cover).
NOTE: Series 988 controllers are calibrated in the factory, but if you need to do
The 12-digit number periodic calibration you will need our calibration manual, Calibrating
is printed on the top Watlow Process Controllers, (blue cover).
of the stickers on
each side of the This manual explains the five steps of setting up a Series 988 controller:
controller’s case
and on the right-
hand or top circuit 1. Set and document all of the DIP switches, if applicable: Chapter 1.
board. 2. Mount the controller: Chapter 2.
3. Wire and document the controller wiring: Chapter 2.
4. Configure and document the controller software: Chapters 3-6.
5. Run, test and adjust your application. Update documentation.
˜ Chapters 7 and 8 and the Appendix provide detailed advice, definitions
NOTE: and specifications along with application examples to help you optimize
The Menu Overview
the safety and performance of your application. Use the Table of Contents
in the Appendix
shows all the and Index to find specific information.
menus and
prompts.
Document Every Step
The Series 988 provides powerful and complex features. Carefully docu-
ment each step of the setup and any subsequent changes. This will make
it much easier to change, adjust and troubleshoot your application.
We use note, caution and warning symbols throughout this book to draw
your attention to important operational and safety information.
A bold text “NOTE” marks a short message in the margin to alert you to
an important detail.
Technical Assistance
If you encounter a problem with your Watlow controller, review all of your
configuration information for each step of the setup to verify that your
selections are consistent with your applications.
If the problem persists after checking all the steps, you can get technical
assistance by calling Watlow Controls at (507) 454-5300, between 7 a.m.
and 5 p.m. CST, and asking for an applications engineer. When you call
have the following information on hand: the controller’s model number
(the 12-digit number is printed on the top of the stickers on each side of
the controller’s case and on the right-hand or top circuit board); your
user’s manual; all configuration information; and the Diagnostics Menu
readings.
Your comments and suggestions on this manual are welcome. Please send
them to, Technical Writer, Watlow Controls, 1241 Bundy Blvd., P.O. Box
5580, Winona, MN 55987-5580 or call (507) 454-5300 or fax (507) 452-
4507.(1233)
• Use the illustrations on the following pages to locate and set each DIP switch.
WATL W
PROCESS
Release Release
L1 L2 L3 L4
Tabs Tabs
DEV
DISPLAY
% OUT
AUTO
MAN
MODE
SERIES 988
Release
Tabs
WATL W
DSPY MODE
Figure 1.1 - Press
the release tabs to PROCESS
remove the con-
DEV AUTO
troller chassis.
% OUT MAN
L1 L2 L3 L4 SERIES 989
Release
Tabs
NOTE:
_2_ _-_ _ _ _ have an
input DIP switch. Controller Chassis
The Input 2 DIP Rear View
switch is mounted
upside down.
Input 1 Input 2
˜ (98 _ _-2_ _ _-_ _ _ _) (98 _ _-_2_ _-_ _ _ _)
NOTE:
Only controllers
↑
1 2 3
O N
N O
RTD (100 Ω)
↑
with the indicated
3 2 1
model numbers
have these DIP
switches.
↑
1 2 3
O N
N 3 2 1
O
↑
thermocouple: R, S or B
↑
1 2 3
O N
N 3 2 1
O
↑
thermocouple: J, K, T, N, E, C, D, Pt2
or 0-50mV (high impedance)
Figure 1.2 - O
1 2 3
↑
N
N O
Input DIP switches.
3 2 1
↑
0-20 or 4-20mA; 0-5, 1-5 or 0-10V
˜
NOTE:
Only controllers Output 2 Output 3 Output 4
(98 _ _-_ _ _T-_ _ _ _) (98 _ _-_ _ _ _-T_ _ _) (98 _ _-_ _ _ _-_T_ _)
with the indicated
model numbers
have these DIP O
1 2
O
1 2
O
1 2
N N N
switches. ↑ ↑ ↑
20V ± 5% @ 30mA
1 2 1 2 1 2
O O O
N N N
↑ ↑ ↑
12V ± 5% @ 30mA
Figure 1.3 - O
1 2
O
1 2
O
1 2
3. When the DIP switches are set, gently insert the controller chassis into
the case and push it firmly into place until all four tabs snap into place.
1 2 1 2
O O
N N
↑ ↑
no hardware lockout or
(Switch 1 has no effect.)
1 2 1 2
O O
N N
↑ ↑
lockout Setup and Factory menus or
Figure 1.4 - (Switch 1 has no effect.)
Lockout DIP switch.
Commu-
Input Output Global
nications
[InPt]
[OtPt]
[GLbL]
[COM
[`SEt]
[`SEt]
[`SEt]
[`SEt]
Panel
Diagnostics
Calibration
Lockout
[PLOC]
[diAG]
[`CAL]
[Fcty]
[Fcty]
[Fcty]
˜ WATL W
NOTE: 4.03"
(102mm)
Space panel PROCESS
cutouts at least 1.66
WATL W
inches (42.2mm)
apart. 4.03" DSPY MODE
L1 L2 L3 L4 (102mm)
DEV PROCESS 2.18"
DISPLAY (55 mm)
% OUT
DEV AUTO
˜ SERIES 988
MODE
NOTE:
Adjustable mount- 2.18"
(55 mm)
ing brackets can be
side-mounted.
Panel Adjustable
˜
Mounting Bracket
Panel Cutout
Maximum Panel
NOTE: Thickness
0.38" (9.65mm)
Holes can be cut in
the panel using a
Greenlee 1/8 DIN
Hydraulic Kit
#60068 (punch 3.62" + 0.03 -0.00
#60069, die #60070). (92mm + 0.8)
Figure 2.1 -
Series 988 and
0.68" 4.06"
Series 989 1.77 + 0.02 -0.00 (103 mm)
(17 mm)
(45mm + 0.6)
dimensions and
terminal number
layout.
1 11
21 22
2 12
3 13
11 20
4 14 15 16
12 13 14 17 18 19
22 24
5 15
6 16
21 23
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
7 17
1 10
8 18
9 19
23 24
10 20
Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 2.1
Installation
1. Make a panel cutout using the panel cutout dimensions from the previ-
ous page.
2. To remove the controller chassis from its case, press in firmly on the two
tabs on one side or the top of the bezel until they unsnap, then unsnap
the two tabs on the opposite side or the bottom. Pull the chassis out of
˜ the case by gently rocking it.
NOTE:
Removing the con- 3. Slide the case into the panel cutout. Check to see that the gasket is not
troller chassis from twisted, and is seated within the case bezel flush with the panel. Slide
its case makes
mounting easier.
Release Tabs
Mounting Slots
Bezel
2.2 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2
Installation
4. Loosen the mounting bracket screws enough to allow for the mounting
collar and panel thickness. Place each mounting bracket into the
mounting slots (head of the screw facing the back of the controller).
Push each bracket backward then down to secure it to the control
case. To guarantee a proper NEMA 4X seal, Series 986 and 988
units (vertical) must have the mounting brackets located on either
side of the unit. When installing Series 987 and 989 units (horizon-
tal) the brackets must be on the top and bottom of the unit.
ç 5. Make sure the case is seated properly. Tighten the installation screws
firmly against the mounting collar to secure the unit. To ensure a
CAUTION: NEMA 4X seal, there should be no space between the bezel and
Follow the installa- panel. Overtightening the screws will distort the case and make it diffi-
tion procedure cult to remove or replace the controller.
exactly to guarantee
a proper NEMA 4X
6. Make sure the inside gasket is seated properly and not twisted.
seal. Make sure the
gasket between the
Insert the controller chassis into its case and press the bezel until all
panel and the rim of four tabs snap.
the case is not
twisted and is seat- 7. To release the mounting brackets, loosen the mounting bracket screws
ed properly. Failure and push the brackets forward, then pull it up and out.
to do so could
result in damage to
equipment.
Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 2.3
Wiring
2.4 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2
Wiring
Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 2.5
Wiring Example
∫
WARNING:
To avoid potential
electric shock, use L1
National Electric 120VÅ (ac)
L2
Code (NEC) safety high-temperature
practices when earth ground light
ç
heater
9 (+)
13 14
1 0 (-)
10 11
WARNING: red + -
ç 4
6
12 13
7
WARNING: in SSR-240-10A-DC1
To avoid damage to 3-32VÎ (dc) solid-state relay, dc input
(+) (-)
property and equip- 1 CR-1
ment, and/or injury 5 out heater
of loss of life, use 1 8 9 10 2
24-240VÅ (ac)
National Electric
Code (NEC) stan-
dard wiring prac- 6 1 2
1 11 2
tices to install and 7 12 13 Series 92
operate the Series 8 13 14 92A3-1DJ1-0000
988. Failure to do limit control
9 (+) 14 10
so could result in
such damage, 10 (-) 15 11 3 1CR
and/or injury or 11
4 16 2
death. 12 1 17 5
13 R
18 2
high-temperature light
Figure 2.6 -
System wiring
example.
2.6 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2
Wiring Notes
L1 L2
earth ground
11
21 22
power
ç
WARNING:
To avoid damage to
property and equip-
ment, and/or injury
of loss of life, use
National Electric
Code (NEC) stan-
dard wiring prac-
tices to install and
operate the Series
988. Failure to do
so could result in
such damage,
and/or injury or
death.
˜
NOTE:
Sketch in your
application on this
page or a copy of it.
See wiring exam-
ples in this chapter
and in the Appen-
dix.
Figure 2.7 -
Wiring notes.
Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 2.7
Input 1 Wiring
• Sensor match
(Chapter 2 and
Appendix);
• Sensor installation
(Chapter 2); and Figure 2.8b — RTD (2- or 3-wire) (100 Ω)
• Wiring (Chapter 2).
Jumper
Universal signal conditioner
#9 to #10
98 _ _ - 2 _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ for 2-wire
RTD
O
1 2 3 S1 8 S1 8
N
↑ S2 9 S2 9
DIP Switch S3 10
10
Setting
Î,
Figure 2.8c — 0-5VÎ Î or 0-10VÎ
1-5VÎ Î (dc) Process
Universal signal conditioner
98 _ _ - 2 _ _ _ - _ _ _ _
1 2 3
O
N
↑
Input impedance: 10KΩ
DIP Switch
Setting
+ 9
- 10
2.8 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2
Input 2 Wiring
(Appendix); 3 2 1
N
O
3 2 1
N
O 19 +
• DIP switch set- 20 -
0-50mV
R, S, B
tings (Chapter 1); Input impedance: 20MΩ J, K, T, N, C, E, D, Pt2,
DIP Settings 19 +
0-50mV DIP Settings
• Sensor match 20 -
(Chapter 2 and
Appendix);
• Sensor installation
(Chapter 2); and
• Wiring (Chapter 2). Figure 2.9b — RTD (2- or 3-wire) (100 Ω)
Jumper
Universal signal conditioner
#19 to #20
98 _ _ - _ 2 _ _ - _ _ _ _
for 2-wire
↑
RTD
3 2 1
N
O 18 S1 18 S1
19 S2 19 S2
DIP Switch 20 S3
Setting 20
Î,
Figure 2.9c — 0-5VÎ Î or 0-10VÎ
1-5VÎ Î (dc) Process
DIP Switch
Setting
Input impedance: 10KΩ 19 +
20 -
98 _ _ - _ 2 _ _ - _ _ _ _ 3 2 1
O
DIP Switch
Input impedance: 7Ω Setting 18 -
20 +
Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 2.9
Input 2 Wiring
18 CCW
19 Wiper
20 CW
˜
NOTE:
A process output Figure 2.10b — Current Transformer Input
cannot be installed
on output 1 when
using a current 98 _ _ - _ 4 _ _ - _ _ _ _
transformer input.
L2
The current transformer must be pur- Load wire
chased separately. See Appendix for 19 CT
Watlow current transformer part 20
numbers. Center leg not used
L1
Single-phase
NOTE: Systems that use more than 50 Amps
Successful installa- need an interstage transformer. For
tion requires five example, if you use a 300A current
steps: transformer, part #16-0073, and an
• Model number and interstage transformer, part #16-
software choice Phase
0176, the 300A current transformer dot
(Appendix); provides a 5A signal to the interstage T1
19
• DIP switch set- transformer. In turn, the transformer 20
tings (Chapter 1); sends a 20mA maximum signal to the
• Sensor match controller.
T3
T2
(Chapter 2 and
3-phase using 2 current transformers
Appendix);
• Sensor installation
(Chapter 2); and
• Wiring (Chapter 2).
Figure 2.10c — Digital Event Input 2
98 _ _ - _ 5 _ _ - _ _ _ _
100Ω
4.7KΩ
1KΩ .01µf
750Ω
18
19
20
2.10 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2
Event Input 1 Wiring
Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 2.11
Output 1 Wiring
NOTE:
Switching inductive
loads (relay coils, Figure 2.12b — Switched DC, Open Collector
solenoids, etc.) with
the mechanical
relay or solid state 98 _ _ - _ _ C _ - _ _ _ _ 19 to 32VÎ (dc)
12
relay output options + 12
+
External
790Ω 13 -
Load
requires using an Maximum voltage: 42VÎ
Î (dc) 13
14 COM
R.C. suppressor. Maximum current: 1A 14
Watlow carries the Internal Circuitry
R.C. suppressor
Quencharc brand
name, which is a
trademark of ITW
Paktron. Watlow
Part No. 0804-0147- Figure 2.12c — 0-20mA and 4-20mA Process
0000.
98 _ _ - _ _ F _ - _ _ _ _
12
+
Î,
Figure 2.12d — 0-5VÎ Î and 0-10VÎ
1-5VÎ Î (dc) Process
98 _ _ - _ _ F _ - _ _ _ _
13
+
Minimum load impedance: 1KΩ 14
-
2.12 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2
Output 2 Wiring
Figure 2.13a — AC Outputs
NOTE:
Successful installa- Solid-state Relay with Contact Suppression
tion requires five 98 _ _ - _ _ _ B - _ _ _ _
steps:
0.5 amps, minimum off-state impedance: 20KΩ
• Model number and
software choice
(Appendix); Electromechanical Relay with Contact Suppression External
• DIP switch set- (Suppression between NO and COM contacts only) 15 NO Load
L2
16 COM
tings (Chapter 1); 98 _ _ - _ _ _ D - _ _ _ _ Fuse
L1
17 NC
• Sensor match Form C, 5 amps, minimum off-state impedance: 20KΩ (#17 for D & E outputs only)
(Chapter 2 and
Appendix); Electromechanical Relay without Contact Suppression
• Sensor installation 98 _ _ - _ _ _ E - _ _ _ _
(Chapter 2); and Form C, 5 amps off-state impedance: 31MΩ
• Wiring (Chapter 2).
Solid-state Relay without Contact Suppression
98 _ _ - _ _ _ K - _ _ _ _
0.5 amps, off-state impedance: 31MΩ
Î,
Figure 2.13d — 0-5VÎ Î and 0-10VÎ
1-5VÎ Î (dc) Process
˜
NOTE: 98 _ _ - _ _ _ F - _ _ _ _ 16 +
17
Input-to-output iso- -
lation is defeated Minimum load impedance: 1KΩ
when the external
signal conditioner
power supply is
used to power a
transmitter connect- Figure 2.13e — External Signal Conditioner Power Supply
ed to input 1 or
Loop powered
input 2.
15 + 1
98 _ _ - _ _ _ T - _ _ _ _ 16 - 2
V+ Transmitter
V- 4-20mA out
- +
Input
1 or 2
Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 2.13
Output 3 Wiring
R.C. suppressor.
Watlow carries the
R.C. suppressor
Quencharc brand
name, which is a
trademark of ITW
Paktron. Watlow Figure 2.14c — Process Retransmit
Part No. 0804-0147-
0000.
0-20mA, 4-20mA, Load impedance: 600Ω max. +
1
98 _ _ - _ _ _ _ - M _ _ _ - 2
NOTE:
Input-to-output iso- 0-5VÎ
Î, 1-5VÎ
Î, 0-10VÎ
Î (VDC), Load impedance: 500Ω min.
lation is defeated 98 _ _ - _ _ _ _ - N _ _ _
when the external
signal conditioner
power supply is
used to power a
transmitter con-
nected to input 1 or Figure 2.14d — External Signal Conditioner Power Supply
input 2.
Loop powered
98 _ _ - _ _ _ _ - T _ _ _ +
˜
1
Transmitter V+
- 2
4-20mA out V-
NOTE: + -
See Chapter 1 for Input
1 or 2
power supply DIP
switch information.
2.14 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2
Output 4 Wiring
Installation and Wiring, Chapter 2 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 2.15
Chapter 3 Front Panel and Display Loop
Figure 3.1 -
Series 988 Keys and Displays
Front Panel and Display Loop, Chapter 3 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 3.1
Display Loop
Display Loop
The Display Loop is the “home” state of the Series 988 controller. Pressing
˜ the Display key ∂ returns the controller to the Display Loop from any
prompt in any menu. The controller automatically returns to the Display
NOTE: Loop from any menu when a minute passes without any keys being
For information on pressed.
input 1 [`In1] and
input 2 [`In2]
ranges, refer to
Chapter 4. [`988]
current input 1 reading
[`988] set point 1 (change with Up-arrow > or Down-arrow < key)
˜ DISPLAY
[`988]
current input 2 reading
[Pr`2] input 2 process (appears only if controller equipped with input 2 hardware)
NOTE: DISPLAY
[`988]
current input 1 reading
If [``no] is selected DISPLAY [`988] deviation from set point, process 1 minus set point 1 (DEV light on)
for [`In2], in the
Input Menu, the
DISPLAY
[`988]
current input 1 reading
[`100] percent output (%OUT light on)
[Pr`2] prompt will
not appear. DISPLAY
[`988]
current input 1 reading
[``°C] units selected (units, °F or °C)
Figure 3.2 -
The Display Loop
3.2 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Front Panel and Display Loop, Chapter 3
Chapter 4 The Setup Menus
Navigating the Setup Menus
NOTE:
When navigating
through menus,
To reach the Setup Menus, begin in the Display Loop and press both the Up-
outputs will be dis- arrow > and Down-arrow < keys for three seconds. The Setup Menu
abled. prompt [`SEt] will appear in the lower display, and the Input Menu prompt
[InPt] will appear in the upper display. The four Setup Menus are: Input
[InPt]; Output [OtPt]; Global [GLbL]; and Communications [COM]. Use the
Up-arrow > or Down-arrow < key to select a menu and the Mode key µ
to step through a menu. The Communications Menu appears only on units
˜ equipped with the data communications option.
NOTE:
Press the Display You will not see every prompt in any of these menus. The unit’s configuration
key ∂ to return to and model number determine which prompts appear. After stepping through
the Display Loop each menu, the Series 988 returns to the Setup Menu prompt [`SEt]. Use
from any point in the Up-arrow > and Down-arrow < keys to select the next menu, or use
any menu. the Mode key µ to advance through the same menu again. To move back-
wards through the menu hold the Mode key µ down and press the Up-
arrow key >. Use the Up-arrow > or Down-arrow < key to change the
prompt setting.
Refer to the Appendix for model number options. For information about
communications and the communications prompts, refer to the supple-
mental manual Data Communications with the Watlow Series 988 Family of
Controllers.
WATL W
PROCESS
DISPLAY
> and Down-arrow < keys simultaneously to
% OUT
AUTO
MAN
reach the Setup Menus.
MODE
SERIES 988
˜ WATL W
NOTE: PROCESS
❷ Press the Up-arrow key > to select one of the
The lockout DIP
switch hides the L1 L2 L3 L4
Setup Menus.
DEV
DISPLAY
AUTO
Chapter 1. MAN
MODE
SERIES 988
[deC1] *Decimal 1
MODE
MODE
MODE
MODE
prompts. [`rSp]
MODE *Remote Set Point
MODE
[deC2] *Decimal 2
MODE
[Hunt] *Hunt
MODE
(p. 4.16)
Slidewire (p.
*Prompts may not appear,
[SHYS] *Slidewire Hysteresis
depending on controller
configuration.
Figure 4.2 -
The Input Menu.
Input Prompts
˜ When you are in the Setup menus, the Series 988 displays the menu selec-
tion ( [InPt], [OtPt], [GLbL] or [COM] ) in the upper display, and [`SEt] in
NOTE: the lower display.
Decimal points may
not always be in the The Up-arrow > or Down-arrow key < selects another menu. Press the
position specified
Mode key µ to display the prompt in the lower display and its value in the
below depending on
the the settings in upper display. Use the Up-arrow > or Down-arrow < key to change the
the Decimal 1 value in the upper display. The new value will not take effect until after a
[dEC1] and Decimal five-second delay or until you press the Mode key µ.
2 [dEC2] parame-
ters in the Input
Menu.
[`In1] Input 1
Select sensor type for input 1. This selection must match the sensor type
connected to terminals 8, 9 and 10. See Appendix for more information
about sensors.
• Changing the value of [`In1] changes all other prompts to the factory
default values, except the Communications and Lockout menus, the
ç [`C_F] prompt in the Global Menu and the [`dFL] prompt in the
Calibration Menu. If you change the value, the default warning [dFLt]
CAUTION:
will flash in the upper display.
Changing the value
of [`In1] changes • Changes do not take effect automatically after five seconds; you must
most other prompts press the Mode key µ to enter the sensor type change and advance to
to the factory
the next prompt.
default values.
Document all set- [`In1] This prompt always appears.
tings before chang-
ing sensor type. If Default
Verify the correct ↓ ↓
sensor type before
making a change. 98_ _-1_ _ _-_ _ _ _
Failure to follow no DIP J K T N E W5 W3 Pt2 0-50mV
this guideline could [```J] [```H] [```t] [```n] [```E] [```C] [```d] [`Pt2] [0-50]
thermocouple [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1]
result in damage to only
equipment or prop-
erty. Document all 98_ _-2_ _ _-_ _ _ _
settings before Input 1 DIP J K T N E W5 W3 Pt2 0-50mV
changing sensor O
1 2 3 [```J] [```H] [```t] [```n] [```E] [```C] [```d] [`Pt2] [0-50]
type. N
↑ [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1]
thermocouple
thermocouple
[`In1] If Default
↓ ↓
Input 1 continued
Input 1 DIP RTD RTD(0.1°)
from previous
page. O
1 2 3 [`rtd] [`r†d]
N
↑ [`In1] [`In1]
RTD
O
1 2 3 [4-20] [0-20] [`0-5] [`1-5] [0-10]
N
↑ [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1] [`In1]
process
[dEC1] Decimal 1
Select the decimal point location for process type input 1 data. This
prompt, in conjunction with the Range Low and Range High prompts,
allows you to format and limit units of measure for process 1.
• All prompts with units of measure related to input 1 will display in the
selected decimal format.
• This affects propbands, alarm set points, process set points, calibration
offsets, deadbands and ranges.
[dEC1] This prompt appears only if you have set input 1 [`In1] to a
process input or to a thermocouple input set to 0-50mV.
Default
↓
[```)] [``)0] [`)00] [)000]
[dEC1] [DEC1] [dEC1] [dEC1]
Select the low and high limits for input 1. These prompts limit the
[`rH1] adjustment range for the set points. The default values are the same as
the limits of the sensor you selected by setting the input 1 DIP switch and
selecting a value for Input 1 [`In1].
• Process inputs are scaled by these values. Range high is the value dis-
played when the maximum process signal is present at the input. Range
˜ low is the value displayed when the minimum process signal is present
at the input.
NOTE: Example: Set [`In1] to [4-20]mA.
These values do not
affect the low or the
Set [`rL1] to [`100].
high set point limit Set [`rH1] to [`500].
for process alarms. A 4mA input will display [`100].
A 12mA input will display [`300].
A 20mA input will display [`500].
• The low and high values of each sensor type are listed on the specifica-
tions page of the Appendix.
[`rL1] [``°F]
[`rL1] [`rH1]
[``°C]
[`rL1] [`rH1]
[`rH1]
Range Low 1 and [```r] [``32]…[3200] [```0]…[1760] 98_ _-2_ _-_ _ _
Range High 1 only
[`in1]
continued from
previous page. [```S] [``32]…[3200] [```0]…[1760]
Offset the input 1 signal by a positive or negative value. This allows you
to compensate for lead resistance, sensor errors or other factors.
If Default
↓ ↓
[``°F] [-999] … [```0] … [9999]
[`C_F] [CAL1] [CAL1] [CAL1]
(Global Menu)
[``°F] & [`r†d] [-9(9] … [``)0] … [`9(9]
[`C_F] [`In1] [CAL1] [CAL1] [CAL1]
(Global Menu) (Input Menu)
[``°C] [-999] … [```0] … [9999]
[`C_F] [CAL1] [CAL1] [CAL1]
(Global Menu)
[``°C] & [`r†d] [-5%5] … [``)0] … [`5%5]
[`C_F] [`In1] [CAL1] [CAL1] [CAL1]
(Global Menu) (Input Menu)
[-999] … [```0] … [`999] units
a process input [CAL1] [CAL1] [CAL1]
is selected
Select the calibration curve for the RTD 1 input. The RTD input uses
either the European (DIN, 0.003850Ω/Ω/°C) or the Japanese (JIS,
0.003916Ω/Ω/°C) linearization standard.
[rtd1] This prompt appears only if you have set [`In1] to [`rtd] or
[`r†d].
Default
↓
[`din] … [`JIS]
[rtd1] [rtd1]
Select the filter time constant, in seconds, for input 1. This smooths a
rapidly changing input signal for display or control purposes.
Default
↓
[`-60] … [```0] … [``60]
[Ftr1] [Ftr1] [Ftr1]
[Lin1] Linearization 1
[Lin1] This prompt appears only if you have set [`In1] to a process input
˜ or to a thermocouple set to [0-50]mV.
NOTE:
See Chapter 8 for
more information
Default
on input lineariza- ↓
tion. [``no] [root]
[Lin1] [Lin1]
[`In2] Input 2
Select sensor type for input 2. This selection must match the sensor
type connected to terminals 18, 19 and 20. See Appendix for more infor-
mation about sensors.
CAUTION:
Changing the value • Changing the value of [`In2] changes all other prompts to the facto-
of [`In2] changes ry default values, except the Communications and Lockout menus,
most other prompts
the [`C_F] prompt in the Global Menu and the [`dFL] prompt in the
to the factory
default values. Calibration Menu. If you change the value, the default warning
Document all set- [dFLt] will flash in the upper display.
tings before chang-
ing sensor type. • Changes do not take effect automatically after five seconds; you must
Verify the correct press the Mode key µ to enter the sensor type change and advance to
sensor type before the next prompt.
making a change.
Failure to follow [`In2] This prompt and other Input 2 prompts appear only on controllers
this guideline could equipped with input 2 hardware (not 98_ _-_0_ _-_ _ _ _).
result in damage to
equipment or prop-
erty. Document all
settings before If Default
changing sensor
↓ ↓
type.
98_ _-1_ _ _-_ _ _ _
no DIP J K T N E W5 W3 Pt2 0-50mV
[``no] [```J] [```H] [```t] [```n] [```E] [```C] [```d] [`Pt2] [0-50]
˜ thermocouple
only
[``In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2]
↑ [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2]
prompts will
appear. thermocouple
Input 2 DIP R S B
O
1 2 3 [``no] [```r] [```S] [```b]
N
↑ [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2]
thermocouple
O
1 2 3 [``no] [`rtd] [`r†d]
N
↑ [`In2] [`In2] [`In2]
RTD
O
1 2 3 [``no] [4-20] [0-20] [`0-5] [`1-5] [0-10]
N
↑ [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2] [`In2]
process
[`In2]
Input 2 continued
on next page.
[`In2]
If Default
Input 2 continued
↓ ↓
from previous
98_ _-3_ _ _-_ _ _ _
page.
no DIP slidewire potentiometer
[``no] [SLid] [`POt]
resistance [``In2] [`In2] [`In2]
only
[`rSP] This prompt appears only if the controller is equipped with input 2
hardware and if [`In2] is not set to [``no] and if [CntL] (in the Global
Menu) is set to [`nor].
Default
↓
[`OFF] [``On]
[`rSP] [`rSP]
[dEC2] Decimal 2
Select the decimal point location for process type input 2 data. This
prompt, in conjunction with the Range Low and Range High prompts,
allows you to format and limit units of measure for process 2.
• All prompts with units of measure related to input 2 will display in the
selected decimal format.
• This affects propbands, alarm set points, process set points, calibration
offsets, deadbands and ranges.
[dEC2] This prompt appears only if you have set input 2 [`In2] to a
process input, [Curr] or a thermocouple input set to [0-50] mV.
Default
↓
[```)] [``)0] [`)00} [)000]
[dEC2] [dEC2] [dEC2] [dEC2]
[`rH2] Select the low and high limits for input 2. These prompts limit the
adjustment range for the set points. The default values are the same as
the limits of the sensor you selected by setting the input 2 DIP switch and
selecting a value for Input 2 [`In2].
• Process inputs are scaled by these values. Range high is the value dis-
played when the maximum process signal is present at the input. Range
low is the value displayed when the minimum process signal is present
at the input.
• The low and high values of each sensor type are listed on the specifica-
[`rL2] tions page of the Appendix.
[`rH2] • Choose between Fahrenheit and Celsius at the [`C_F] prompt in the
Range Low 2 and Global Menu.
Range High 2
continued on next [`rL2] [`rH2] These prompts appear only if the controller is equipped
page. with input 2 hardware and with Input 2 [`In2] not set to [``no] or
[`Ei2].
[`rL2] Default
↓
Default
↓
Default
↓
Default
↓
[`rH2] [``°F] [``°C]
[`rL2] [`rH2] [`rL2] [`rH2]
Range Low 2 and
Range High 2 con- [```J] [``32]…[1500] [```0]…[`816] 98_ _-1_ _-_ _ _ or
tinued from previ- [`in2] [`rL2] [`rH2] [`rL2] [`rH2] 98_ _-2_ _-_ _ _
ous page. (K)
[```H] [-328]…[2500] [-200]…[1371]
[CAL2] This prompt appears only if the controller is equipped with input 2
hardware and if [`In2] is not set to [``no] or [`Ei2].
Select the calibration curve for the RTD 2 input. The RTD input uses
either the European (DIN, 0.003850Ω/Ω/°C) or Japanese (JIS,
0.003916Ω/Ω/°C) linearization standard.
Default
↓
[`din] [`JIS]
[rtd2] [rtd2]
Select the filter time constant, in seconds, for input 2. This smooths a
rapidly changing input signal for display or control purposes.
Default
↓
[`-60] … [```0] … [``60]
[Ftr2] [Ftr2] [Ftr2]
[Lin2] Linearization 2
˜ [Lin2] This prompt appears only if you have set Input 2 [`In2] to a
process input or to a thermocouple input set to [0-50] mV.
NOTE:
See Chapter 8 for
more information Default
on input lineariza- ↓
tion. [``no] [root]
[Lin2] [Lin2]
[Hunt] Hunt
NOTE: • The slidewire hysteresis [SHYS] setting provides additional control over a
See Chapter 8 for valve.
more information
on slidewire feed- [Hunt] This prompt appears only if the controller is equipped with slidewire
back. hardware (98_ _-_3_ _-_ _ _) and with [`In2] set to [SLid].
Default
↓
[``)3] … [``!0] … [10)0]
[Hunt] [Hunt] [Hunt]
Set the inner hysteresis, the point at which the valve output turns
off.
Figure 4.17 -
Hunt and slidewire turn-on point (open)
inner hysteresis.
[HyS1} *Hysteresis 1
MODE
Menus. [Hys2]x*Hysteresis 2
MODE
Output 2 (p. 4.21)
[Sp2c] *Set Point 2 Control
MODE
[LAt2]
p.p.4.2
4.2 p.p.4.18
4.18 p.p.4.34
4.34 p.
p. 4.44
4.44 MODE *Latching 2
MODE
[SIL2] *Silencing 2
❷ Press the Up-arrow key > to select MODE
[`Ot3]
one of the Setup Menus. *Output 3
MODE
[`Al3] *Alarm 3
MODE
Output 3 (p. 4.25)
[A3sd] *Alarm 3 Side
MODE
[Hys3] *Hysteresis 3
❸ Press the Mode key µ to step
through the prompts. MODE
[Lat3] *Latching 3
MODE
[SIL3] *Silencing 3
MODE
[`Ot4] *Output 4
MODE
[HyS4] *Hysteresis 4
[```1] [```2] [```3] … [`999] MODE
[SIL4} *Silencing 4
❹ Press the Up-arrow key > or the MODE
[Prc3} *Process 3
*Prompts may not appear, MODE Output 3 retransmit
depending on controller [A`rL] *Retransmit Low Limit (p.
(p. 4.31)
4.31)
configuration. MODE
˜ Output Prompts
NOTE:
Decimal points may When you are in the Setup menus, the Series 988 displays the menu
not always be in the selection ( [InPt], [OtPt], [GLbL] or [COM] ) in the upper display, and
position specified [`SEt] in the lower display.
below depending
on the the settings The Up-arrow > or Down-arrow key < selects another menu. Press the
in the Decimal 1 Mode key µ to display the first prompt in the lower display and its value
[deC1] and Decimal in the upper display. Use the Up-arrow > and Down-arrow < keys to
2 [deC2] parame- change the value in the upper display. The new value will not take effect
ters in the Input
until after a five-second delay or until you press the Mode key µ.
Menu.
[`Ot1] Output 1
Set the way that output 1 will respond to a difference between the set
point and an input variable.
• [``Ht] select reverse action, so that output 1 responds when the input
signal is less than the setpoint.
• [``CL] select direct action, so that output 1 responds when the input
signal is more than the setpoint.
Default
↓
[``Ht] [``CL]
[`Ot1] [`Ot1]
[Prc1] Process 1
Default
↓
4-20mA 0-20mA 0-5VÎ 1-5VÎ 0-10VÎ (dc)
[4-20] [0-20] [`0-5] [`1-5] [0-10]
[Prc1] [Prc1] [Prc1] [Prc1] [Prc1]
[HYS1] Hysteresis 1
[HYS1] This prompt does not appear on controllers equipped with output 1
process hardware (98_ _-_ _F_-_ _ _ _). This prompt only appears with the
controller set up as an on/off controller ( [PBIA] = [```0] ).
If Default
↓ ↓
[``°F] [```1] … [```3] … [`999]
[`C_F] [HYS1 ][HYS1] [HYS1]
(Global Menu)
[``°F] & [`r†d] [``)1] … [``#0] … [`9(9]
[`C_F] [`In1] [HYS1] [HYS1] [HYS1]
(Global Menu) (Input Menu)
[``°C] [```1] … [```2] … [`555]
[`C_F] [HYS1] [HYS1] [HYS1]
(Global Menu)
[``°C] & [`r†d] [``)1] … [``@0] … [`5%5]
[`C_F] [`In1] [HYS1] [HYS1] [HYS1]
(Global Menu) (Input Menu)
[```1] … [```3] … [`999] units
a process input [HYS1] [HYS1] [HYS1]
is selected
[`Ot2] Output 2
Set the way that output 2 will respond to a difference between the set
point and an input variable.
• [``Ht] select reverse action, so that output 2 responds when the input
signal is less than the set point.
• [``CL] select direct action, so that output 2 responds when the input
signal is more than the set point.
Default
↓
[``no] [`AL2] [Al2n] [``Ht] [``CL]
[`Ot2] [`Ot2] [`Ot2] [`Ot2] [`Ot2]
[Prc2] Process 2
Default
↓
4-20mA 0-20mA 0-5VÎ 1-5VÎ 0-10VÎ (dc)
[4-20] [0-20] [`0-5] [`1-5] [0-10]
[Prc2] [Prc2] [Prc2] [Prc2] [Prc2]
[HYS2] Hysteresis 2
If Default
↓ ↓
[``°F] [```1] … [```3] … [`999]
[`C_F] [HYS2] [HYS2] [HYS2]
(Global Menu)
[``°F] & [`r†d] [``)1] … [``#0] … [`9(9]
[`C_F] Input 1 or 2 [HYS2] [HYS2] [HYS2]
(Global Menu) (see note above)
[``°C] [```1] … [```2] … [`555]
[`C_F] [HYS2][ HYS2] [HYS2]
(Global Menu)
[``°C] & [`r†d] [``)1] … [``@0] … [`5%5]
[`C_F] Input 1 or 2 [HYS2] [HYS2] [HYS2]
(Global Menu) (see note above)
[```1] … [```3] … [`999] units
a process input [HYS2] [HYS2] [HYS2]
is selected
• [``Pr] enables a set point independent from the Set Point 1 [`SP1]
value.
• [``dE] enables a set point at a deviation from the Set Point 1 [`SP1]
value.
[`AL2] Alarm 2
Select the alarm type for alarm 2. Select the trigger points for the alarm
with the [A2LO] and [A2HI] settings in the System Menu [`SYS].
• [`Pr1] uses the process signal from input 1. Changing the set point
does not change the alarm response.
˜ • [`dE1] uses a deviation from the input 1 signal. Changing the set point
changes the alarm response.
NOTE:
See Chapter 7 for • [`Pr2] uses the process signal from input 2. This choice does not appear
more information
if the controller is not equipped with input 2 hardware or if [`In2] is set
on alarms.
to [``no] or [`Ei2].
• [`dE2] uses a deviation from the input 2 signal. This prompt does not
appear if the controller is not equipped with input 2 hardware or if
[`In2] is set to [``no] or [`Ei2].
Default
↓
[`Pr1] [`de1] [`Pr2] [`de2] [rAtE] [``no]
[`AL2] [`AL2] [`AL2] [`AL2] [`AL2] [`AL2]
Default
↓
[both] [HigH] [Low]
[A2Sd] [A2Sd] [A2Sd]
[LAt2] Latching 2
[SIL2] Silencing 2
• Silencing disables the alarm until the signal is between [A2LO] and
[A2HI].
Default
↓
[`OFF] [``On]
[SIL2] [SIL2]
[`Ot3] Output 3
NOTE: [`Ot3] This prompt appears only on controllers equipped with output 3
See Chapter 7 for hardware for a relay (98_ _-_ _ _ _-B_ _ _, 98_ _-_ _ _ _-J_ _ _ or
more information 98_ _-_ _ _ _-K_ _ _) or switched dc (98_ _-_ _ _ _-C_ _ _).
on alarms.
Default
↓
[`AL3] [AL3n] [``no]
[`Ot3] [`Ot3] [`Ot3]
Alarm 3
[`AL3]
Select the alarm type for alarm 3.
• [`Pr1] uses the process signal from input 1.
• [`Pr2] uses the process signal from input 2. This prompt does not
appear if the controller is not equipped with input 2 hardware or if
[`In2] is set to [``no] or [`Ei2].
• [`dE2] uses a deviation from the input 2 signal. This prompt does not
appear if the controller is not equipped with input 2 hardware or if
[`In2] is set to [``no] or [`Ei2].
Default
↓
[`Pr1] [`de1] [`Pr2] [`de2] [rAtE] [``no]
[`AL3] [`AL3] [`AL3] [`AL3] [`AL3] [`AL3]
Default
↓
[both] [HiGH] [LOW]
[A3Sd] [A3Sd] [A3Sd]
[HYS3] Hysteresis 3
Select the switching hysteresis for alarm 3. This determines the change
in temperature or process units needed to turn the output from off to on.
If Default
↓ ↓
[``°F] [```1] … [```3] … [`999]
[`C_F] [HYS3] [HYS3] [HYS3]
(Global Menu)
[``°F] & [`r†d] [``)1] … [``#0] … [`9(9]
[`C_F] Input 1 or 2 [HYS3] [HYS3] [HYS3]
(Global Menu) (see note above)
[``°C] [```1] … [```2] … [`555]
[`C_F] [HYS3] [HYS3] [HYS3]
(Global Menu)
[``°C] & [`r†d] [``)1] … [``@0] … [`5%5]
[`C_F] Input 1 or 2 [HYS3] [HYS3] [HYS3]
(Global Menu) (see note above)
[```1] … [```3] … [`999] units
[LAt3] Latching 3
[SIL3] Silencing 3
• Silencing disables the alarm until the signal is between [A3LO] and
˜ [A3HI].
NOTE: [SIL3] This prompt appears only on controllers equipped with output 3
See Chapter 7 for hardware for a relay (98_ _-_ _ _ _-B_ _ _, 98_ _-_ _ _ _-J_ _ _ or
more information 98_ _-_ _ _ _-K_ _ _) or switched dc (98_ _-_ _ _ _-C_ _ _) and with [`Ot3] set
on alarms.
to [`AL3] or [AL3n].
Default
↓
[`OFF] [``On]
[SIL3] [SIL3]
[`Ot4] Output 4
Default
↓
[`AL4] [AL4n]
[`Ot4] [`Ot4]
[`AL4] Alarm 4
• [`Pr2] uses the process signal from input 2. This prompt does not
appear if the controller is not equipped with input 2 hardware or if
[`In2] is set to [``no] or [`Ei2].
• [`dE2] uses a deviation from the input 2 signal. This prompt does not
appear if the controller is not equipped with input 2 hardware or if
[`In2] is set to [``no] or [`Ei2].
Default
↓
[`Pr1] [`dE1] [`Pr2] [`dE2] [rAtE] [``no]
[`AL4] [`AL4] [`AL4] [`AL4] [`AL4] [`AL4]
Default
↓
[BOTH] [HIGH] [LOW]
[A4SD] [A4SD] [A4SD]
[HYS4] Hysteresis 4
Select the switching hysteresis for alarm 4. This determines the change
in temperature or process units needed to turn the output from off to on.
If Default
↓ ↓
[``°F] [```1] … [```3] … [`999]
[`C_F] [HYS4] [HYS4] [HYS4]
(Global Menu)
[``°F] & [`r†d] [``)1] … [``#0] … [`9(9]
[`C_F] Input 1 or 2 [HYS4] [HYS4] [HYS4]
(Global Menu) (see note above)
[``°C] [```1] … [```2] … [`555]
[`C_F] [HYS4] [HYS4] [HYS4]
(Global Menu)
[``°C] & [`r†d] [``)1] … [``@0] … [`5%5]
[`C_F] Input 1 or 2 [HYS4] [HYS4] [HYS4]
(Global Menu) (see note above)
[```1] … [```3] … [`999] units
a process input [HYS4] [HYS4] [HYS4]
is selected
[LAt4] Latching 4
Silencing 4
[SIL4]
Select silencing to inhibit alarm 4 on startup and to allow the opera-
tor to reset the alarm output, not the visual display.
˜ • Silencing disables the alarm until the signal is between [A4LO] and
[A4HI].
NOTE:
See Chapter 7 for [SIL4] This prompt appears only on controllers equipped with output 4
more information hardware for a relay (98_ _-_ _ _ _-_B_ _, 98_ _-_ _ _ _-_D_ _ ,
on alarms. 98_ _-_ _ _ _-_E_ _ or 98_ _-_ _ _ _-_K_ _) or switched dc (98_ _-_ _ _ _-_C_ _)
and with [`Ot4] set to [`AL4] or [AL4n].
Default
↓
[`OFF] [``On]
[SIL4] [SIL4]
Default
↓
[Prc1] [StPt] [Prc2] [``no]
[Aout] [Aout] [Aout] [Aout]
[Prc3] Process 3
Default
↓
4-20mA 0-20mA 0-5VÎ 1-5VÎ 0-10VÎ (dc)
[4-20] [0-20] [`0-5] [`1-5] [0-10]
[Prc3] [Prc3] [Prc3] [Prc3] [Prc3]
˜ • The default value is equal to [`rL1] or [`rL2] (in the Input Menu)
depending on whether [Aout] is set to [Prc1] or [Prc2].
NOTE:
See Chapter 8 for • The decimal precision of [A`rL] is determined by [dEC1] (Input Menu) if
more information [Aout] is set to [Prc1] or [StPt]; it is determined by [dEC2] if [Aout] is
on retransmit. set to [Prc2].
[-999] … [A`rH]
[A`rL] [A`rL]
• The default value is equal to [`rH1] or [`rH2] (in the Input Menu)
depending on whether [Aout] is set to [Prc1] or [Prc2].
[A`rL] … [9999]
[A`rH] [A`rH]
If Default
↓ ↓
[``°F] [-999] … [```0] … [`999]
[`C_F] [ACAL] [ACAL] [ACAL]
(Global Menu)
[``°C] [-555] … [```0] … [`555]
[`C_F] [ACAL] [ACAL] [ACAL]
(Global Menu)
[-999] … [```0] … [`999] units
a process input [ACAL] [ACAL] [ACAL]
is selected
[Anun] Annunciator
MODE
❹ Press the Up-arrow key > or the *Prompts may not appear, depending
Down-arrow key < to select one of on controller configuration.
the prompt values.
Figure 4.34 -
Navigating the
Global Menu.
Global Prompts
˜
NOTE:
When you are in the Setup menus, the Series 988 displays the menu
Decimal points may
not always be in the selection ([InPt], [OtPt], [GLbL] or [COM]) in the upper display, and
position specified [`SEt] in the lower display.
below depending on
the the settings in The Up-arrow > or Down-arrow key < selects another menu. Press
the Decimal 1 the Mode key µ to display the first prompt in the lower display and its
[dEC1] and Decimal value in the upper display. Use the Up-arrow > and Down-arrow <
2 [dEC2] parame- keys to change the value in the upper display. The new value will not take
ters in the Input effect until after a five-second delay or until you press the Mode key µ.
Menu.
[`C_F] Celsius-Fahrenheit
Default
↓
[``°F] [``°C]
[`C_F] [`C_F]
Select the output level that the controller will maintain if an input
fails.
Default
↓
[`nLA] [`LAt]
[`Err] [`Err]
Control Type
[CntL]
Select a control method: normal [`nor]; cascade [CSCd]; ratio [rAti];
or differential [diFF].
Default
↓
[`nor] [CSCd] [rAti] [diFF]
[CntL] [CntL] [CntL] [CntL]
Select the control action between the inner and outer loop of a cas-
cade system.
• Direct action [`dir] makes the percent output from the outer loop
directly proportional to the set point of the inner loop (input 2). A 100%
signal in the outer loop will set the inner loop to range high 2 [`rH2]
(Input Menu). A 0% signal in the outer loop will set the inner loop to
range low 2 [`rL2] (Input Menu).
• Reverse action [`rEU] makes the percent output from the outer loop
inversely proportional to the set point of the inner loop (input 2). A 100%
signal in the outer loop will set the inner loop to range low 2 [`rL2]
(Input Menu). A 0% signal in the outer loop will set the inner loop to
range high 2 [`rH2] (Input Menu).
Default
↓
[`dir] [`rEU]
[CASC] [CASC]
[ALGO] Algorithm
• [Pid2] selects two complete sets of PID prompts. This selection does not
appear if [CntL] is set to [CSCd].
• [dUPL] selects duplex (heating and cooling) control. This prompt does
not appear unless output 1 is a process output.
[Pid2] Select which parameter determines the crossover from PID A to PID
B: process [Proc]; set point [StPt]; or none [``no].
[Pid2] This prompt appears only on controllers with [ALGO] set to [Pid2].
Default
↓
[Proc] [StPt] [``no]
[Pid2] [Pid2] [Pid2]
Select the process value at which the control algorithm will crossover
between PID A and PID B. PID A is active below this value and PID B is
active above this value.
• This value cannot be set lower than range low 1 [`rL1] or higher than
range high 1 [`rH1].
[Proc] This prompt appears only on controllers with [Pid2] set to [Proc].
Default
↓
[`rL1] [`rH1]
[Proc] [Proc]
Select the set point value at which the control algorithm will
crossover between PID A and PID B. PID A is active below this value and
PID B is active above this value.
• This value cannot be set lower than range low 1 [`rL1] or higher than
range high 1 [`rH1].
[StPt] This prompt appears only on controllers with [Pid2] set to [StPt].
Default
↓
[`rL1] [`rH1]
[StPt] [StPt]
• [A-M] switches the controller to manual mode at the power level set at
[FAIL] (Global Menu) and disables the Auto/Man key.
Default
↓
[``no] [`LOC] [`ALr] [A-M] [`OFF] [`Pid] [Actn] [`rsp] [IdSP]
[`Ei1] [`Ei1] [`Ei1] [`Ei1] [`Ei1] [`Ei1] [`Ei1] [`Ei1] [`Ei1]
Select the effect of closing the event input 2 switch. The selections are
the same as for event input 1.
Default
↓
[``no] [`LOC] [`ALr] [A-M] [`OFF] [`Pid] [Actn] [IdSP]
[`Ei2] [`Ei2] [`Ei2] [`Ei2] [`Ei2] [`Ei2] [`Ei2] [`Ei2]
[Anun] Annunciator
Default
↓
[``on] [`OFF]
[Anun] [Anun]
Select the low limit for the percent output. For cooling (direct acting)
enter a negative number.
If Default
↓ ↓
[-100]%… [`Hip]
a heat/cool [`LoP] [`LoP]
application
[```0]%… [`Hip]
a heat only [`LoP] [`LoP]
application
[-100]%… [`Hip]
a cool only [`LoP] [`LoP]
application
Select the high limit for the percent output. For cooling (direct acting)
enter a negative number.
If Default
↓ ↓
[`LoP] … [`100]%
a heat/cool
application [`HiP] [`HiP]
[`LoP] … [`100]%
a heat only
application [`HiP] [`HiP]
[`LoP] … [```0]%
a cool only
application [`HiP] [`HiP]
Select the percentage at which the controller will auto tune the cur-
rent control set point.
Default
↓
[``50] … [``90] … [`150] %
[AtSP] [AtSP] [AtSP]
Select when the controller will ramp. Ramping limits the speed at
which an element can heat up. Ramping is often used to protect parts that
would crack or warp if they heat up too quickly.
• [StPt] sets the system to ramp at startup and whenever the set point
changes.
[``rP] This prompt appears only on controllers with [`rSP] (Input Menu)
set to [`OFF] and with [`Ei1] not set to [`rSP] and with [CntL] (Global
Menu) not set to [diff] or [rati].
Default
↓
[`OFF] [Strt] [StPt]
[``rP] [``rP] [``rP]
[rAtE] This prompt appears only on controllers with [``rP] set to [Strt]
or [StPt].
Default
↓
[``90] … [`100] … [9999] °/min.
[rAtE] ][rAtE] [rAtE]
…
˜
… NOTE:
The Communications Menu
appears only on controllers
[9600] [`300] [1200] …[4800]
[baUD] [baUD]
equipped with communications
[baUD] [baUD]
hardware (98_ _-_ _ _ _-_R_ _,
98 _ _-_ _ _ _-_U_ _ or 98_ _-_ _
_ _-_S_ _).
Figure 4.44 -
Navigating the
Communications Menu.
Communications Prompts
When you are in the Setup menus, the Series 988 displays the menu
selection ( [InPt], [OtPt], [GLbL] or [COM] ) in the upper display, and
[`SEt] in the lower display.
The Up-arrow > or Down-arrow key < selects another menu. Press the
Mode key µ to display the first prompt in the lower display and its value
in the upper display. Use the Up-arrow > and Down-arrow < keys to
change the value in the upper display. The new value will not take effect
until after a five-second delay or until you press the Mode key µ.
Baud Rate
[bAUd]
Select the communications speed.
Default
↓
[9600] [`300] [`600] [1200] [2400] [4800]
[bAUd] [bAUd] [bAUd] [bAUd] [bAUd] [bAUd]
Default
↓
[``7o] [``7E] [``8n]
[dAtA] [dAtA] [dAtA]
Default
↓
[FULL] [``On] [mod]
[Prot] [Prot] [Prot]
[Addr] Address
Select an address for the controller. The computer will use this address
when communicating with this controller.
If Default
↓ ↓
[`485] [```0]… [``31]
[IntF] [Addr] [Addr]
Default
↓
[`485] [`422]
[IntF] [IntF]
Default
↓
[`232] [`485]
[IntF] [IntF]
WATL W ❶ Begin in the Display Loop, and press the Mode key
PROCESS
µ to reach the Set Point 2 prompt [`SP2], the Idle
Set Point prompt [IdSP] or the Operation Menu
L1
DEV
L2 L3 L4
DISPLAY
[OPEr].
% OUT
AUTO
MAN
MODE
SERIES 988
[`988]
[`SP2] Set Point 2
MODE
[`988]
[IdSP] Idle Set Point
MODE
WATL W ❷ Use the Mode key µ to step past the Set Point 2
PROCESS
prompt [`SP2] or the Idle Set Point prompt [IdSP], if
they appear (see prompt information). Upon reaching
L1
DEV
L2 L3 L4
DISPLAY
the Operation Menu prompt [OPEr] use the Up-arrow
% OUT
Operation Menus.
MODE MODE
SERIES 988
through the prompts. MODE [A3LO] *Alarm 3 Low Alarms (p. 5.4)
MODE
[`AUT] *Auto-tune
[-999]
[-998]
[-997]
… [```0]
MODE
[A2LO] [A2LO] [A2LO] [A2LO]
[`L-r] *Local-remote
❹ Press the Up-arrow key > to step *Prompts may not appear, depending
through the prompt values. The on controller configuration.
Down-arrow key < backs through
the values.
Figure 5.2 -
The System Menu.
System Prompts
˜
NOTE:
Decimal points may After you step past the Set Point 2 prompt [`SP2] and the Idle Set Point
not always be in the prompt [IdSP] to the Operation menus, the Series 988 displays the menu
position specified selection ( [`SYS], [PidA] or [PidB] ) in the upper display and [OPEr] in
below depending the lower display.
on the the settings
in the Decimal 1 The Up-arrow > or Down-arrow key < selects another menu. Press the
[dEC1] and Decimal
Mode key µ to display the first prompt in the lower display and its value
2 [dEC2] parame-
ters in the Input in the upper display. Use the Up-arrow > and Down-arrow < keys to
Menu. change the value in the upper display. The new value will not take effect
until after a five-second delay or until you press the Mode key µ.
Select a second set point that will activate output 2. This allows you to
boost the heating or cooling action of the output 1 device.
• The range and default settings depend on the [`In1], [`rL1] and
[`rH1] settings (Input Menu).
[`SP2] This prompt appears only if [`Ot1] and [`Ot2] (Output Menu) are
both set to [``Ht] or [``CL].
[`rL1] … [`rH1]
[`SP2] [`SP2]
Select the set point to be activated by an event input. This allows you
to select a temperature that will be maintained when the application is
idle.
• The range and default settings depend on the [`In1], [`rL1] and
[`rHI] settings (Input Menu).
[IdSP] This prompt appears only if [`Ei1] or [`Ei2] (Global Menu) is set
to [IdSP].
[`rL1] … [`rH1]
[IdSP] [IdSP]
[Ei1S] This prompt appears only if [`Ei1] (Global Menu) is set to some-
thing other than [``no].
Default
↓
[OpEn] [CLOS]
[Ei1S] [Ei1S]
Default
↓
[OpEn] [CLOS]
[Ei2S] [Ei2S]
[A2LO] This prompt appears only if [`AL2] (Output Menu) is set to some-
thing other than [``no].
If Default
↓ ↓
lowest
[`Pr1] or [`pr2] value of … value of … [A2HI]
[`AL2] [`AL2] sensor [`rL1] (or [`rL2] ) [A2LO]
(Output Menu) range (Input Menu)
[A2HI] This prompt appears only if [`AL2] (Output Menu) is set to some-
thing other than [``no].
If Default
↓ ↓
highest
[`Pr1] or [`pr2] [A2LO] … value of … value of
[`AL2] [`AL2] [A2HI] [`rH1] (or [`rH2] ) sensor
(Output Menu) (Input Menu) range
[A3LO] This prompt appears only if [`AL3] (Output Menu) is set to some-
thing other than [``no].
If Default
↓ ↓
lowest
[`Pr1] or [`pr2] value of … value of … [A3HI]
[`AL3] [`AL3] sensor [`rL1] (or [`rL2] ) [A3LO]
(Output Menu) range (Input Menu)
[A3HI] This prompt appears only if [`AL3] (Output Menu) is set to some-
thing other than [``no].
If Default
↓ ↓
highest
[`Pr1] or [`pr2] [A3LO] … value of … value of
[`AL3] [`AL3] [A3HI] [`rH1] (or [`rH2] ) sensor
(Output Menu) (Input Menu) range
Alarm 4 Low
[A4LO] Select the low trigger value for the output 4 alarm.
[A4LO] This prompt appears only if [`AL4] (Output Menu) is set to some-
thing other than [``no].
If Default
↓ ↓
lowest
[`Pr1] or [`pr2] value of … value of … [A4HI]
[`AL4 [`AL4] sensor [`rL1] (or [`rL2] ) [A4LO]
(Output Menu) range (Input Menu)
[A4HI] This prompt appears only if [`AL4] (Output Menu) is set to some-
thing other than [``no].
If Default
↓ ↓
highest
[`Pr1] or [`pr2] [A4LO] … value of … value of
[`AL4] [`AL4] [A4HI] [`rH1] (or [`rH2]) sensor
(Output Menu) (Input Menu) range
[`AUt] Auto-tune
Initiate an auto-tune.
[Pidb] appears only on controllers with enhanced software (98_B-_ _ _ _-_
_ _) and with [ALgO] (Global Menu) set to [Pid2] or [cscd].
Default
NOTE: ↓
For more informa-
[`OFF] [PidA] [Pidb]
tion on auto-tune
see Chapter 7. [`AUt] [`AUt] [`AUt]
[`L-r] Local-remote
Select a local or remote set point. With [```r] selected the controller
displays the remote set point rather than the internal (local) set point, and
the set point cannot be changed with the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key.
[`L-r] This prompt appears only if [`rSP] (Input Menu) is set to [``On].
Default
↓
[```L] [```r]
[`L-r] [`L-r]
[Pb1b] Select the proportional band for PID output 1. If set to [```0] it func-
tions as an on/off control, and the switching differential is determined by
the [HYS1] value (Output Menu). The decimal precision is determined by
[dEC1] (Input Menu).
If Default
↓ ↓
[``US] [``°F] [```0]…[``25]…[9999]
˜ [`dFL]
&
[`C_F]
(Calibration Menu)(Global Menu)
[Pb1A] [Pb1A] [Pb1A]
NOTE:
The PID B Menu & [`r†d] [``)0]…[``25]…[99(9]
Input 1 or 2 [Pb1A] [Pb1A] [Pb1A]
appears only on
(Input Menu)
controllers with
enhanced software [``US] & [``°C] [```0]…[``14]…[9999]
[`dFL] [`C_F] [Pb1A] [Pb1A] [Pb1A]
(98_B-_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _)
(Calibration Menu)(Global Menu)
and with [AhgO] set
to [Pid2]. & [`r†d] [``)0]…[``14]…[99(9]
Input 1 or 2 [Pb1A] [Pb1A] [Pb1A]
(Input Menu)
[``SI] & [Pid2] [``)0]…[``#0]…[99(9] % of span
[`dFL] [ALgO] [Pb1A] [Pb1A] [Pb1A]
(Calibration Menu) (Global Menu)
[rE1b] Tune reset to eliminate the offset or droop between the set point and
the actual process temperature for PID output 1. When set to [```0]
reset is disabled.
If Default
↓ ↓
[00)0] … [99(9] repeats/min.
[rE1A] [rE1A]
[It1b] Tune integral to eliminate the offset or droop between the set point
and the actual process temperature for PID output 1. When set to
[```0] integral is disabled.
[rA1b] Adjust the rate to eliminate overshoot on startup or after the set
point changes. The rate setting will not influence the percent power if the
process temperature is more than twice the proportional band from the set
point. When set to [```0] rate is disabled.
Default
↓
[`)00] … [`(99] min.
[rA1A] [rA1A]
˜ Default
↓
NOTE:
[`)00] … [`(99] min.
The PID B Menu
[dE1A] [dE1A]
appears only on
controllers with
enhanced software
(98_B-_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _).
[Ct1A] This prompt appears only if [`In1] (Input Menu) is not set to a
process, [CntL] (Global Menu) is not set to [CSCd] and [Pb1A] is set high-
er than [```0].
If Default
↓ ↓
mechanical [``%0] … [`1)0] … [99(9] min.
relay [Ct1A] [Ct1A] [Ct1A]
outputs
[Pb2B] Select the proportional band for PID output 2. If set to [```0] it func-
tions as an on/off control, and the switching differential is determined by
the [HYS2] value (Output Menu). Decimal precision is determined by the
[`dEC1] or [`dEC2] setting (Input Menu).
[Pb2A] This prompt appears only if [CntL] (Global Menu) is not set to
˜ [CSCd] and if [`Ot2] (Output Menu) is set to [``Ht] or [``CL] or if [ALg0]
(Global Menu) is set to [dUPL].
NOTE:
The PID B Menu
appears only on
If Default
controllers with ↓ ↓
enhanced software [``US] & [``°F] [```0]…[``25]…[9999]
(98_B-_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _). [`dFL] [`C_F] [Pb2A] [Pb2A] [Pb2A]
(Calibration Menu) (Global Menu)
& [`r†d] [``)0]…[``25]…[99(9]
Input 1 or 2 [Pb2A] [Pb2A] [Pb2A]
(Input Menu)
[``US] & [``°C] [```0] [``14]…[9999]
[`dFL] [`C_F] [Pb2A] [Pb2A] [Pb2A]
(Calibration Menu) (Global Menu)
& [`r†d] [``)0]…[``14]…[99(9]
Input 1 or 2 [Pb2A] [Pb2A] [Pb2A]
(Input Menu)
[``SI] [``)0]…[``#0]…[99(9] % of span
[`dFL] [Pb2A] [Pb2A] [Pb2A]
(Calibration Menu)
[rE2b] Tune reset to eliminate the offset or droop between the set point and
the actual process temperature for PID A output 2. When set to [```0]
reset is disabled.
If Default
↓ ↓
[00)0] … [99(9] repeats/min.
[rE2A] [rE2A]
[It2b] Tune integral to eliminate the offset or droop between the set point
and the actual process temperature for PID output 2. When set to
[```0] integral is disabled.
[rA2b] Adjust the rate to eliminate overshoot on startup or after the set
point changes. The rate setting will not influence the percent power if the
process temperature is more than twice the proportional band from the
set point. When set to [```0] rate is disabled.
Default
↓
[`)00] … [`(99] min.
[rA2A] [rA2A]
Derivative, Output 2A or 2B
[dE2A]
[dE2b] Adjust the derivative to eliminate overshoot on startup or after the
set point changes. The derivative setting will not influence the percent
power if the process temperature is more than twice the proportional band
from the set point. When set to [```0] derivative is disabled.
˜ Default
↓
NOTE: [`)00] … [`(99] min.
The PID B Menu [dE2A] [dE2A]
appears only on
controllers with
enhanced software
(98_B-_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _).
[Ct2A] This prompt appears only if [CntL] (Global Menu) is not set to
[CSCd] and [Pb2A] is set higher than [```0].
If Default
↓ ↓
mechanical [``%0] … [`1)0] … [99(9]
relay [Ct2A] [Ct2A] [Ct2A]
outputs
Dead Band A or B
[db`A]
[db`b] Select the width of the zone between the action of the heating output
and the cooling output. If you select a positive value the heat and cool
outputs cannot be energized at the same time. If you select a negative
value, both outputs can be energized at the same time.
AUTO
MAN
MODE
SERIES 988
WATL W
AUTO
MAN
MODE
SERIES 988
AUTO
MODE ?
[````]
MAN
MODE
[Inpt]
Input Menu
SERIES 988
MODE
MODE ?
[````]
[Otpt]
Output Menu
❸ Select the Panel Lockout Menu, ?
MODE
[````]
then press the Mode key µ to step
[GlbL]
Global Menu
through the prompts. MODE ?
[````]
[COM]
*Communications Menu
MODE ?
[````]
[Diag]
Diagnostics Menu
MODE ?
[````]
[`CAL] Calibration Menu
Figure 6.2 -
The Panel Lockout
Menu.
When you are in the Factory menus, the Series 988 displays the menu
selection ( [PLOC], [diAg] or [`CAL] ) in the upper display and [FctY] in
the lower display.
The Up-arrow > or Down-arrow key < selects another menu. Press the
Mode key µ to display the first prompt in the lower display and its value
in the upper display. Use the Up-arrow > and Down-arrow < keys to
change the value in the upper display. The new value will not take effect
until after a five-second delay or until you press the Mode key µ.
Sets the Lockout level for the Front Panel. This allows you to disable
[`LOC] keys on the front of the controller.
The prompts within the Panel Lockout Menu allow you to lockout an
entire menu. You can set the level of lockout to none [nonE], read only
[rEAd], or lockout read and write [FULL].
Select the lockout level for the System Menu. Set the System Menu
lockout to no lockout [none], read only [read] or full lockout [FULL].
Default
↓
[none] [read] [FULL]
[`SYS] [`SYS] [`SYS]
Select the lockout level for the PID A Menu. Set the PID A Menu lock-
out to no lockout [none], read only [read] or full lockout [FULL].
Default
↓
[none] [read] [FULL]
[PiDA] [pida] [pida]
PID B Menu
[PidB]
Select the lockout level for the PID B Menu. Set the PID B Menu lock-
out to no lockout [none], read only [read] or full lockout [FULL].
Default
↓
[none] [read] [FULL]
[PiDb] [pidb] [pidb]
Select the lockout level for the Input Menu. Set the Input Menu lock-
out to no lockout [none], read only [read] or full lockout [FULL].
Default
↓
[none] [read] [FULL]
[Inpt] [InPt] [Inpt]
Select the lockout level for the Output Menu. Set the Output Menu
lockout to no lockout [none], read only [read] or full lockout [FULL].
Default
↓
[none] [read] [FULL]
[Otpt] [Otpt] [Otpt]
Select the lockout level for the Global Menu. Set the Global Menu lock-
out to no lockout [none], read only [read] or full lockout [FULL].
Default
↓
[none] [read] [FULL]
[GLBL] [GLBL] [GLBL]
Default
↓
[none] [read] [FULL]
[COM] [COM] [COM]
Diagnostics Menu
[diag] Select the lockout level for the Diagnostics Menu. Set the Diagnostics
Menu lockout to no lockout [none], read only [read] or full lockout
[FULL].
Default
↓
[none] [read] [FULL]
[Diag] [diag] [diag]
Calibration Menu
[`CAL] Select the lockout level for the Calibration Menu. Set the Calibration
Menu lockout to no lockout [none], read only [read] or full lockout
[FULL].
Default
↓
[none] [read] [FULL]
[`CAL] [`CAL] [`CAL]
MODE ?
[Oty1]
Output 1 Module Type
MODE ?
[Oty2]
Output 2 Module Type
❸ Press the Mode key µ to step through
MODE ?
the prompts.
[Oty3]
Output 3 Module Type
MODE ?
[Oty4]
Output 4 Module Type
MODE ?
[dISP]
Test Display
[``no] [`YES]
[dISP] [dISP] MODE ?
[tout]
Test Outputs
MODE ?
[OPLP] Open Loop
[`OFF] [out1] … [out4]
[tout] [tout] [tout]
Shows the date that the final factory control test was performed. The
first two digits represent the week as numbered from [01--] to [52--].
The second two digits represent the year [--94], [--95], etc…
Shows the controller’s software revision code when set to [`yes]. This
letter should match the software revision code on the cover of the manual
that came with your controller; [```n] and W988-XUMN Rev N00.
Shows the controller’s serial number. The first two letters in the upper
display are to indicate that the controller is in serial number mode. The
right half of the upper display shows the first two digits of the serial num-
ber. The lower display shows the last four digits of the serial number.
[Sn34]
[5678]
This is what the controller with the serial number 0988345678 would dis-
play.
Input Types
[Oty2] Display the controller’s output module. Please document this value
before contacting the factory for technical assistance.
Runs a brief test of the controller’s displays and LEDs. To run the test,
scroll through the Diagnostics Menu until [disp] is shown in the lower
display. Use the Up-arrow key > or Down-arrow key < to select
[`YES] from the upper display and press the mode key µ.
The controller will run pattern tests, blink all the LEDs on and off, and
end with the model number in both displays.
Default
↓
[``no] [`yes]
[disp] [disp]
This prompt tests each output. To run the test, scroll through the
Diagnostics Menu until [tout] is shown in the lower display. Use the Up-
arrow key > or Down-arrow key < to select an output [out1], [out2],
[out3], or [out4]. The LED for that output should light after a second or
two indicating that the output has been successfully energized. Do not
press the mode key µ to activate the test; it starts automatically when
anything other than [`OFF] is selected.
Default
↓
[`OFF] [out1] [out2] [out3] [out4]
[tout] [tout] [tout] [tout] [tout]
To clear this error, enter the Setup Menu and press the display key ∂.
To get back into auto mode, press the Auto/Man key å.
Default
↓
[`OFF] [``on]
[OPLP] [OPLP]
p 6.2
?
MODE ?
[b100]
❸ Press the Mode key µ to step MODE [A20A]
MODE
[`rst] Restore
Restores the original factory calibration values when set to [`YES].
This is a simple way to recover from a mistake made while calibrating the
controller.
Default
↓
[``no] [`yes]
[`rSt] [`rSt]
[`dfl] Default
Set the operating parameter defaults to domestic or international
measures.
Default
↓
[``US] [``sI]
[`dFL] [`dFL]
Once the auto-tune sequence has begun, the output 1 and output 2 pro-
NOTE: portional band is set to 0 and the control goes into an on/off mode of con-
Auto-tune can be trol at the set point percentage determined by the [AtSP] parameter. The
initiated if [`rSp] displayed set point remains unchanged.
is set to [``on].
NOTE:
For information
about tuning a cas-
cade system, see
Chapter 9.
Tuning, Manual Operation, Alarms and Error Codes, Chapter 7 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 7.1
Tuning
When the control finishes “learning” the system, it resumes standard PID
control using the PID values established by the auto-tuning process.
Changing the set point during an auto-tune restarts the auto-tune proce-
dure.
During auto-tuning the process must cross the set point four times within
ç an 80-minute time span for the Series 988 to successfully complete the
auto-tune. If this does not happen within the 80-minute time limit, the
CAUTION: Series 988 chooses PID values based on the 80-minute tuning cycle per-
If a mechanical
formed.
relay or contactor is
switching power to
the load, a longer To start auto-tuning:
cycle time may be 1. Press the Mode key µ to advance to the System Menu [`SyS].
desirable to mini- Press the Mode key µ to advance through the menu until the [`AUt]
mize wear on the prompt appears in the lower display.
mechanical compo-
nents. The typical 2. Use the Up-arrow > or Down-arrow < key to select [PidA] or [Pidb],
life of a mechanical
if your controller is equipped with enhanced software (98_ B -_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _).
relay is 100,000
cycles. Verify that Only one PID set can be auto-tuned at a time.
the cycle time
selected is appro- 3. Press the Display key ¥. While the control is in the tuning mode
priate for the output the lower display alternates every second between the normal informa-
device type. Failure tion and the [tunE] prompt.
to do so could
result in damage to 4. When tuning is complete, the displays return to their previous state
equipment and/or
and [`AUt] reverts to [`OFF]. The Series 988 installs the PID tuning
property.
parameters it has calculated and saves them in non-volatile memory.
To abort auto-tuning either reset the [`AUt] prompt to off, press the
Auto/Man key å twice, or cycle power off and on. In all cases, aborting
auto-tune restores all values to their state before auto-tuning began.
Manual Tuning
For optimum control performance, tune the Series 988 to your thermal
system. The tuning settings here are for a broad spectrum of applications;
your system may have somewhat different requirements. NOTE: This is a
slow procedure that may take hours to obtain optimum values.
Tune heating outputs at a set point above the ambient process value.
Tune cooling outputs at a set point below the ambient process value.
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Tuning
1. Apply power to the Series 988 and enter a set point. Begin with
[``Pb] set to [```1]; [``rE] or [``It] set to [`0)0]; [``rA] or [``dE]
set to [`0)0]; [``Ct] set to [``%0]; [`CAL] set to [```0]; and [`AUt]
set to [`OFF].
Raise the set point by 20° to 30°F, or 11° to 17°C and watch the
approach to the new set point. If you increase [``rA] or [``dE] too
much, the approach to set point will be very sluggish. Repeat as neces-
sary until the system rises to the new set point without overshooting or
approaching the set point too slowly.
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Auto/Man
• If [FAIL] is set to [BPLS] and the process has stabilized at a power level
less than 75% ( ± 5%) for a two-minute period prior to the sensor break,
then the Series 988 switches to manual operation at the last automatic
power level. If these conditions are not met, the output goes to 0% power
(output disabled).
• If [FAIL] is set from [`=00] to [`100], the Series 988 switches to man-
ual operation at that percent power.
7.4 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Tuning, Manual Operation, Alarms and Error Codes, Chapter 7
Alarms
1. Remove the control from the case. Release the two tabs on one side of
the control, then release the two tabs on the opposite side. You may
need to rock the bezel back and forth several times to release the chas-
sis.
2. Set the jumper to the position you want. See below for jumper location.
NC NO
Figure 7.5 - Contacts Contacts
Alarm jumper (Form B) (Form A)
location.
3. Return the controller chassis to the case. Be sure you have it oriented
correctly. Press firmly, but gently, to seat the chassis.
If you select Form A, the contact is open when power is removed from
the control. If you select Form B, the contact closes when power is
removed.
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Alarms
Using Alarms
Output 2, 3, and 4 of the Series 988 can function as alarms. This is
accomplished with the [`Ot2], [`Ot3] or [`Ot4] prompt (Output Menu). If
[`AL2], [`AL3] or [`AL4] is selected, the output is energized in the non-
alarm condition and de-energizes the output in the alarm condition.
Selecting [AL2n], [AL3n] or [AL4n] reverses this action: de-energizing the
output in a non-alarm condition and energizing it in an alarm condition.
If the L2, L3 or L4 LED on the front panel is lit, this indicates an alarm
condition for output 2, 3 or 4 respectively.
Once you’ve configured the outputs as alarms, enter the Output Menu
again and select the [`AL2], [`AL3] or [`AL4] prompt. At these prompts
you can select the type of alarm: process; deviation; or rate. Each may be
independently set low and high. Choose between [`Pr1] (process alarm
input 1), [`Pr2] (process alarm input 2), [`dE1] (deviation alarm input
1), [`dE2] (deviation alarm input 2) or [rAtE] (rate alarm referenced to
input 1).
Example: [`Pr1] can reference the input 1 process value against the
˜ [A2LO] and [A2HI] settings, or [`Pr2] can reference the input 2 process
value against the [A2LO] and [A2H1] settings.
NOTE:
An alarm display A process alarm sets an absolute temperature range or process value
will be masked by
range. When the temperature or process leaves the range an alarm occurs.
an error condition
or when the control A process alarm is not tied to the set point.
is in the Calibration
or Setup menus. Example: If your set point is 100°F and a process alarm high limit is set
to 150°F and the low limit is set to 50°F, the high limit trips at 150°F, and
the low alarm at 50°F. If you change the set point, the process alarm lim-
its remain the same.
A deviation alarm alerts the operator when the process strays too far
from the set point. The operator can enter independent high and low
alarm settings. The reference for the deviation alarm is the set point. Any
change in set point causes a corresponding shift in the deviation alarm.
Low alarms are usually set at a negative deviation while high alarms are a
positive deviation.
Example: If your set point is 100°F, a deviation alarm high limit is set to
+7°F and the low limit is set to -5°F, then the high alarm trips at 107°F,
and the low alarm at 95°F. If you change the set point to 130°F, the
alarms follow the set point and trip at 137°F and 125°F.
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Alarms
A rate alarm alerts the operator when the process monitored by input 1 is
increasing at a rate higher than the alarm high setting ( [A2HI], [A3HI] or
[A4HI] ) or decreasing at a rate lower than the alarm alarm low setting
( [A2LO], [A3LO] or [A4LO] ). The rate is sampled once a second.
To clear a latching alarm, first correct the condition then press the
Auto/Man key å once.
Alarm silencing is available with all alarms. This function overrides the
alarm on initial power up. On power up, the alarm message will not
appear and the appropriate L2, L3 or L4 LED and output will reflect a
non-alarm condition. Silencing is active until the process has entered the
safe region located between the low- and high-alarm settings. Then devia-
tion outside this safe zone triggers an alarm. If an alarm occurs at this
point, the output can be silenced by pressing the Auto/Man key å once,
but the controller still displays the alarm message.
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Error Codes
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L1 L2 L3 L4
DEV
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Figure 7.8 - MAN
SERIES 988
The analog-to-digital (A/D) converter input voltage may be too high to con-
vert an A/D signal.
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Error Codes
• If the control was operating with stable output values when the error
occurred, it continues to operate at those levels on a percent-power
basis.
• If output values were not stable, or the percent output was greater
than 75%, the control outputs drop to 0% power (off).
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Error Codes
• If [`Err] is set to [`nLA], the error code should clear once the prob-
lem is corrected.
• If [`Err] is set to [`LAt], correct the problem and cycle power. You
can also clear the error by pressing both the Up-arrow > and Down-
arrow < keys to enter the Setup Menu, then press the Display key
¥.
7.10 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Tuning, Manual Operation, Alarms and Error Codes, Chapter 7
Chapter 8 General Software
General Software Features, Chapter 8 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 8.1
General Software
Burst Fire
Requirements
• This feature only works with zero-cross, solid-state devices. It will not
function correctly with random-fire devices.
ç • To enable burst fire the Series 988 must have an open collector or solid-
state relay output: controllers with option “B,” “C” or “K” selected for
CAUTION: output 1 (98_ _-_ _*_-_ _ _ _), output 2 (98_ _-_ _ _*-_ _ _ _), output 3 (98_
The burst fire fea- _-_ _ _ _-*_ _ _) or output 4 (98_ _-_ _ _ _-_*_ _).
ture only func-
tions with zero- • The time burst is appropriate for fast loads or very tight control. It pro-
cross, solid-state vides advantages only for PID control, not for on/off control.
devices. It will not
function correctly • The short time bases used by burst fire makes it incompatible with the
with random-fire heater current feature (98_ _-_4_ _-_ _ _ _). The heater current option
devices. Verify requires a minimum of 300 milliseconds on time to get a reading.
that the output
switching device • The Series 988 has built in zero-cross detection circuitry, eliminating the
is compatible need for external firing circuitry to trigger SCR’s. The controller will not
before selecting allow burst fire to be selected if its zero-cross detection circuitry is not
burst fire. Failure functioning.
to follow this
guideline could • The feature is enabled by selecting burst fire [brst] at the cycle time
result in damage prompt for the appropriate output in the PID Menu — [Ct1A], [Ct1b],
to equipment. [Ct2a] or [Ct2b].
• Only the 988 and 989 can use the burst fire feature. The low-voltage
units (986 and 987) cannot use burst firing.
Overview
Variable, time-base burst firing from the Series 988 provides the most
even distribution of power with the lowest level of noise generation (RFI).
An SSR or SCR firing card translates a command signal into a burst of ac
cycles. The output is zero-cross fired, which always allows at least one full
ac cycle to pass within the variable time base. Burst firing is the preferred
mode to control resistive loads.
The Series 988 detects when the ac sine wave of the load will cross the 0-
volt point. It uses this information to switch the load on or off only at a 0-
volt point, minimizing RFI.
The burst fire time base in the Series 988 varies from a maximum 1.66-
second time base (1-percent output; 1 cycle on, 99 off) down to a 33.3-mil-
lisecond time base (50-percent output; 1 cycle on, 1 off). The graphs on
the next page show how the time base varies with the percent output.
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General Software
S e mic onduc t or O v e n
QPAC
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MODE
SERIES 988
Figure 8.3b -
Semiconductor
oven with burst fire. Sample Application
A Series 988 controls a heated platen in a semiconductor oven. Previously
it used a power control requiring a 4-20mA signal to implement burst-fire
control. We have replaced the power control with a Watlow Loyola QPAC
with a QCD card that accepts a signal directly from an open-collector out-
put of the Series 988. This gives smooth control at a lower overall system
cost.
General Software Features, Chapter 8 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 8.3
General Software
Communications
Requirements
Choose which interface your application will use: EIA/TIA-232 serial com-
munications (98_ _-_ _ _ _-_R_ _), EIA/TIA-485 or EIA/TIA 232 serial com-
munications (98_ _-_ _ _ _-_U_ _), or EIA/TIA-485 or EIA/TIA-422 serial
communications (98_ _-_ _ _ _-_S_ _). The computer must have a compati-
ble serial port or an appropriate converter must be used.
Overview
The serial communications feature allows the Series 988 family to receive
commands from and transmit data to a master device, usually a comput-
er. Any function that can be performed via the front panel, can also be
accomplished using a serial communications port, allowing you to operate
the controller from a computer and to store process data on a computer.
L4 acts as the RX/TX indicator on the front display panel of the 988.
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General Software
Te s t Te s t Te s t Te s t Te s t
Cha mbe r 1 Cha mbe r 2 Cha mbe r 3 Cha mbe r 4 Cha mbe r 5
L1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L2 L3 L4
DEV DEV DEV DEV DEV
DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY
% OUT % OUT % OUT % OUT % OUT
SERIES 988 SERIES 988 SERIES 988 SERIES 988 SERIES 988
pe rs ona l
c omput e r
with EIA/TIA-422 port
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General Software
Dead Band
Requirements
The dead band feature is standard on any Series 988 controller with two
control outputs. The dead band prompts will appear if the control outputs
ç are configured for heat/cool or cool/heat.
WARNING: Overview
If the dead band is The dead band prompts, [db`A] and [db`b], located in the PID menus,
set to a negative determine the amount of interaction between heat (reverse acting) and cool
value, the heat (direct acting) control outputs. The dead band directly offsets the target set
and cool outputs point of the cool control output.
can both be ON at
the same time. With a positive dead band, both control outputs will never be ON at the
same time. With the process in a positive dead band, the output value is
determined by adding the percent heat output to the percent cool output
and only applying the result to the correct output — cooling action if the
sum is negative and heating action if it is positive.
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General Software
75°
primary
set point heating action set point
Figure 8.7a -
Dead band graph.
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L1 L2 L3 L4 limit sensor sensor
DEV
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% OUT
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MAN
MODE
SERIES 988
heater
Figure 8.7b -
Environmental Sample Application
chamber with dead An engineer for an environmental chamber manufacturer, who is design-
band. ing the heating and cooling system for a new chamber, wants to minimize
the energy costs of operating the chamber. She has chosen the Series 988
and will configure the heat and cool outputs with a positive dead band.
When the chamber temperature is near ambient the cooling and heating
systems had a tendency to buck one another, resulting in inefficient use of
energy. The engineer started with a dead band of five degrees, but in the
process of tuning the system for optimal control, the setting was reduced
to two degrees. This made the chamber more energy efficient and reduced
wear on the refrigeration system.
General Software Features, Chapter 8 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 8.7
General Software
Digital Events
Requirements
A single digital event input is standard on all controls. A second digital
input is available as an option for input 2 (98_ _-_5_ _-_ _ _ _).
Overview
The digital event input options on the Series 988 controller allow the oper-
ator to select one of several software functions with the close of a cus-
tomer-supplied switch or by a change in dc voltage (See Chapter 2 for volt-
age and wiring information.).
The list below outlines the functions that can be controlled with a digital
event input:
• Idle set point [IdSP] lets the operator select a second (idle) set point.
• Front panel lockout [`LOC] locks out the front panel keys to prevent
tampering.
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General Software
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heater
MODE
SERIES 988
switch
input 3
(event input 1)
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General Software
Heater Current
Requirements
Choose the heater current option (98_ _-_4_ _-_ _ _ _) for input 2 and an
appropriate current transformer. A current transformer must be ordered
˜ separately.
NOTE: Output 1 cannot be used as a process output. The heater current feature
To obtain a reading, monitors only output 1.
the output ON-time
must be a minimum Overview
of 0.3 seconds. The heater current feature measures and responds to heater current in a
system. This is an ideal method for detecting heater loss in applications
with multiple heaters. The current is measured when output 1 is on. For
˜ instance, if a system has five, 10-amp heaters, the heater current input
measures 50 amps regardless of the percent output.
NOTE:
The heater current
To view the heater current press the DISPLAY key and advance to the
feature will not
function with burst- Process 2 prompt [Pr`2]. The upper display indicates the last valid cur-
fire outputs. rent reading.
The Input 2 prompt [`In2] under the Input Menu [InPt] can be set to
current [Curr] or loop error detect [LooP]. Current [Curr] allows you to
˜ monitor heater current and set alarm set points based on high and low
heater current values. Alarms can only be configured as process alarms
NOTE: (see Alarms, in Chapter 7). Setting to loop error detect [LooP] enables
The heater current monitoring and alarm functions, and also triggers an error and shuts off
feature will not
all outputs if current is present with output 1 off or when no current is
function when the
Series 988 has a present and output 1 power is more than zero.
process output for
output 1. There are limits associated with this feature:
• The heater current feature will not function with burst-fire outputs:
Controllers with option “B,” “C” or “K” selected for output 1
(98_ _-_ _*_-_ _ _ _), output 2 (98_ _-_ _ _*-_ _ _ _), output 3
(98_ _-_ _ _ _-*_ _ _) or output 4 (98_ _-_ _ _ _-_*_ _). This does not neces-
sarily apply to the loop error detect feature. If enabled, any current detect-
ed with no output triggers an error.
• This feature will not function when the Series 988 has a process output
for output 1 (98_ _-F _ _ _-_ _ _ _). A known cycle time is required to detect
the current. There is no cycle time associated with process outputs.
The maximum signal the input can accept from the current transformer
secondary is 50mA. So, you must calculate the output range of the cur-
rent transformer before wiring the system.
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General Software
input 1
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Figure 8.11 -
Compression mold- Sample Application
ing press using the The Series 988 controls the lower platen of a compression molding press
heater current fea- that contains five, 10-ampere heaters. A 50A:50mA current transformer is
ture. used to monitor heater current.
Set the Input 2 prompt [`In2] to current [Curr], the Range Low 2 prompt
[`rL2] to 0 and the Range High 2 prompt [`rH2] to 50. Find the range
high 2 value with the following equation:
Solving for rH2 gives you 50. This is the range high 2 setting.
General Software Features, Chapter 8 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 8.11
General Software
Input Filter
Requirements
This feature is standard on all Series 988 controllers.
Overview
In certain applications the process being measured can be unstable,
NOTE: which makes it difficult to control and also makes the constantly changing
Use this feature display difficult to read. The Series 988 input filter can solve these prob-
with caution, lems by smoothing out just the display or the display and the input signal.
because a large
time constant could You can set a time constant in seconds for a low-pass filter that will, if you
hide system select a positive value, affect the display only. Select a negative value to fil-
upsets. ter the input signal itself.
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General Software
Display readings with input filter OFF Display readings with input filter ON
%RH
%RH
time time
Figure 8.13a -
Display readings
with input filtering.
AUTO
MAN
humitidy
MODE
heater transmitter
SERIES 988
Figure 8.13b -
Humidity chamber
with input filtering. Sample Application
A Series 988 controls the humidity in an environmental chamber. The rel-
ative humidity (RH) sensor provides a 4-20mA signal over a 0-100% RH
range. The sensor is very sensitive to changes caused by air flow in the
chamber. The turbulence in the chamber makes the controller display
jump two to three percent. To remove this display dithering set the filter
time constant [Ftr1] for input 1 to two seconds. This will smooth the dis-
play and provide a more realistic reading.
General Software Features, Chapter 8 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 8.13
General Software
Input Linearization
Requirements
The square root extraction feature is standard on any Series 988 con-
troller with universal signal conditioner inputs. The linearization prompt
will appear if a process input is selected with the DIP switches (see
Chapter 1).
Overview
In many flow applications the output signal from a flow transmitter repre-
sents a squared value of the actual flow. The square root must be extract-
ed from the signal to make it useful to the operator. Many flow transmit-
ters offer this feature in the transmitter itself, but this can add significant-
ly to the cost. Using the square root extraction option in the Series 988
controller can save the operator money. The feature is enabled simply by
setting input 1 linearization [lin1] or input 2 linearization [lin2] to
square root extraction [root].
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General Software
16 O
14 O
12 O
linearized signal O
10
flow in O
gallons per 8 O
minute 6 O non-linearized signal
O
4 O
O
2 O
O O
0O O O O
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Figure 8.15a - 4-20mA input signal
Graph of linearized
signal.
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PROCESS
L1 L2 L3 L4
DEV
DISPLAY
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MODE
SERIES 988
flow
transmitter Wa t e r Tre a t me nt P ond
Figure 8.15b -
Waste-water treat- Sample Application
ment with input lin- A waste water process engineer needs to control the flow of a solution to
earization. be mixed with wastewater to treat it. The transmitter provides a 4-20mA
output without square root extraction. The engineer used the Series 988
with a universal signal conditioner input and a 4-20mA process output to
control the flow. The input signal was linearized using the square root
extraction feature of the 988.
The above system has a flow range of 0 to 16 gallons per minute. The
range low and range high parameters for input 1 would be set to 0 and 16
respectively. The input 1 linearization prompt [lin1] would then be set to
square root extraction [root]. You can see from the above graph that
without square root extraction to linearize the signal it would not be use-
ful for controlling the process.
General Software Features, Chapter 8 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 8.15
General Software
Overview
Ramp to set point enables the Series 988 to ramp the set point at a user-
defined rate. This allows the controller to start up a system or change
between set points at a rate that will not stress the product or system
components. The ramp rate is defined in degrees per minute. Ramp to set
point can be initiated at start up only, or at start up and also on any set
point changes.
When a ramp is initiated, the starting point for the ramp is the current
process value. If the ramp is initiated on start up, the Series 988 looks at
the process value upon power up, and uses that value as the starting
point for the ramp. If a set point change initiates the ramp to set point
function, the controller looks at the process value when the change is
made and uses that value as the starting point for the ramp. If the set
point is changed during a ramp, the process value at the time of the
change becomes the starting point for the new ramp.
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General Software
heaters
Muf f le Furna c e
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MODE
SERIES 988
heaters
Figure 8.17 -
Muffle furnace with Sample Application
ramp to set point. An engineer needs to control the temperature of a muffle furnace. The fur-
nace set point must be ramped up at a defined rate to prevent stressing
the muffle and other system components. By enabling the ramp to set
point function in the Series 988, the engineer can control the rate at
which the set point will rise. Ramp to set point is enabled in the Global
Menu using the Ramping Function prompt [``rp]. To ramp on start up
only, select start [Strt]. To ramp on start up and on any set point
changes, select set point [StPt]. The ramp rate [rate] is in degrees per
minute.
General Software Features, Chapter 8 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 8.17
General Software
Overview
NOTE: The remote set point feature allows the Series 988 to use a thermocouple,
Input 1 and 2 are not RTD or process signal at input 2 to establish the set point. This feature
isolated from each gives the Series 988 the ability to have its set point value manipulated by
other. an external source. A common application would use one ramping con-
troller with a set-point retransmit output to ramp multiple controllers
using the remote set point. Or you could use an analog output from a PLC
to send set point values to a Series 988.
You may select between local and remote set points at the front panel,
with an event input, from a remote computer using the communicatons
feature or from an external switch using an event input.
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General Software
PROCESS
Re mot e Re mot e Re mot e Re mot e Re mot e Re mot e Re mot e
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L1 L2 L3 L4
DEV
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% OUT
PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS
AUTO
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MODE L1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L2 L3 L4
output 3
SERIES 988 SERIES 988 SERIES 988 SERIES 988 SERIES 988 SERIES 988 SERIES 988
Figure 8.19 -
Zone heating with Sample Application
remote set point. An engineer has a machine with eight independent zones of heat. He
wants to change set points on all zones without having to adjust each con-
trol individually. This can be achieved using a Series 988 with a 0-5VÎ
(dc) retransmit output as the master controller. The seven remote 988s
will use the 0-5VÎ (dc) signal on input 2 as a remote set point. When the
set point is changed on the master controller, the retransmit output
changes the set points of the seven remote controllers. By enabling the
ramp to set point feature in the master controller, all eight zones are
ramped up to set point at a user-defined rate on power up.
The retransmit output from the master Series 988 is set so that 0VÎ (dc)
represents 0°F and 5VÎ (dc) represents 800°F. On the remote controllers,
set the input 2 DIP switch to the position for the 0-5, 1-5, 0-10VÎ (dc)
process input. In the Input Menu, under the Input 2 prompt [`In2],
select 0-5. The Remote Set Point prompt [`rsp] should be set to ON
[``on] and decimal 2 [deC2] set to 0. The range low 2 [`rL2] and the
range high 2 [`rH2] parameters will establish the scaling for the remote
set point input. Range low 2 [`rL2] should be set to 0 and range high 2
[`rH2] should be set to 800. To operate a specific zone ten degrees hotter
than the others, increase the range low 2 [`rL2] to 10 and the range high
2 [`rH2] to 810.
With remote set point [`rSP] enabled and local [```L] selected under the
Local-remote prompt [`L-r] in the System Menu, the set point is adjusted
using the up-arrow and down-arrow keys. Selecting remote [```r] under
the Local-remote prompt [`L-r], disables the up-arrow and down-arrow
keys, allowing the set point value to be manipulated by the input 2 signal.
General Software Features, Chapter 8 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 8.19
General Software
Retransmit
Requirements
Output 3 is used for the retransmit option. Choose either a milliamp (98_
_-_ _ _ _-M_ _ _) or a voltage (98_ _-_ _ _ _-N_ _ _) signal. Select the output
range in the Output Menu.
Overview
The retransmit feature can be used to transmit an analog signal repre-
NOTE: senting the value of either input process variable or the target set point
Enhanced software variable. The retransmit signal is factory configured as either a milliamp
is not required for (98_ _-_ _ _ _-M_ _ _) or a voltage (98_ _-_ _ _ _-N_ _ _) signal. In choosing
this feature. the type of retransmit signal the operator must take into account the
input impedance of the device to be retransmitted to and the required sig-
nal type, either voltage or milliamps.
Typically applications might use the retransmit option to record one of the
variables with a chart recorder or to generate a set point for other controls
in a multi-zone application (see page 8.19).
8.20 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual General Software Features, Chapter 8
General Software
He a t - t re a t O v e n
WATL W
DISPLAY
output 3 sensor
% OUT
AUTO
MAN
heaters
MODE
SERIES 988
Cha rt
Re c orde r
Figure 8.21 -
Heat-treat oven with Sample Applications
retransmit. A Series 988 is being used to control the temperature of a heat-treat oven.
The temperature of the process must be recorded on a chart recorder. The
oven temperature range stays between 600° and 900° F. The chart
recorder requires a 4-20mA signal.
In the Output Menu [OtPt] set analog output [Aout] to [Prc1] to tag the
input 1 process value as the parameter to be retransmitted. Set retransmit
low limit [`ArL] to 600 to set the low range for the retransmit signal to
600. Set retransmit high limit [`ArH] to 900 to set the high range for the
retransmit signal to 900. Set retransmit calibrate offset [ACAL] to 0,
assuming there is no calibration offset required.
The retransmit output will be 4mA until the oven temperature is greater
than 600 degrees F, at which point the signal will increase with tempera-
ture to 20mA at 900° F and will not exceed 20mA.
General Software Features, Chapter 8 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 8.21
General Software
Slidewire Feedback
Requirements
A slidewire configuration uses at least two inputs and two control out-
NOTE: puts. Input 2 can only be selected as a slidewire input (98_ _-_3_ _-_ _ _ _).
Outputs must be
compatible with the Overview
slidewire valve actu- The Series 988 can control the position of a valve with a slidewire feed-
ators. back position indicator. The controller senses the resistance of the
slidewire and compares it to the range low and range high settings to
determine the valve position. The controller compares this to the percent
output and takes action to match the two by opening or closing the valve.
Set the hunt [hunt] parameter to limit valve hunting. The value is set for
the percent of output (0.0 to 100.0). When the valve is within this dead
band, a change in output greater than half the hunt parameter is required
to trigger action. Output 1 responds to “close” commands and output 2
responds to “open” commands.
8.22 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual General Software Features, Chapter 8
General Software
Gas-fired Furnace
WATL W
Valve Actuator
input 1 output 1 (close) temperature
limit
PROCESS
DISPLAY
sensor
% OUT
AUTO
MAN
MODE gas
SERIES 988
flow
gas valve cut-off
valve
slidewire input
Figure 8.23 -
Gas-fired furnace Sample Application
with slidewire feed- A Series 988 controls the gas valve for a gas-fired furnace to heat treat
back. large metal parts. First the controller must be “married” to the slidewire
feedback from the valve actuator. To do this, first set the Input 2 prompt
[`In2] to slidewire [Slid]. Advance to the Learn Low Resistance prompt
[LrnL]. Close the valve manually to the minimum resistance reading from
the slidewire. Select [`yes] in the upper display and press the Mode key
µ to advance to the Learn High Resistance prompt [LrnH]. Manually
open the valve (maximum slidewire resistance). Select [`YES] in the upper
display and press the Mode key µ. At this point both the high and low
resistance values have been learned and stored in the range low 2 and
range high 2 parameters.
You can also manually set the range low and range high values. From the
slidewire specifications, determine the low and high resistance values and
enter these at the Range Low [`rL2] and Range High [`rH2] prompts.
Once the control is operating, adjust the hunt [hunt] parameter, to mini-
mize valve oscillations. The hunt parameter sets up a dead band on both
sides of the current valve position. The desired valve position is then com-
pared to the actual position. If the difference is greater than the one-half of
the hunt value, the Series 988 repositions the valve to achieve the temper-
ature set point. Once repositioning is complete, the dead band is recalcu-
lated for the new valve position.
General Software Features, Chapter 8 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 8.23
Chapter 9 Enhanced Software
Cascade 9.2
Differential 9.6
Dual PID 9.8
Duplex 9.10
Ratio 9.12
Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 9.1
Enhanced Software
Cascade
Requirements
Cascade control requires enhanced software and two analog inputs, input
1 to monitor the primary, or outer, loop and input 2 to monitor the sec-
ondary, or inner, loop. At least one control output is required to control
the process.
Overview
Cascade control can handle a difficult process with minimal overshoot,
while reaching the set point quickly. This minimizes damage to system
components and allows for oversizing heaters for optimal heat-up rates.
Heater life is also extended by reducing thermal cycling of the heater.
Systems with long lag times between the energy source (heater, steam,
etc.) and the measured process value cannot be controlled accurately or
efficiently with a single control loop, because a lot of energy can build up
before a response is detected. This
A can cause the system to overshoot
the set point, which could damage
set
point the heater, product or heat transfer
B medium, such as a heat transfer
fluid.
The primary controller measures the process in the outer, or primary, loop
with input 1 and compares the value to the desired set point. The differ-
9.2 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9
Enhanced Software
ence between the set point and the process temperature generates an
internal percent output value for the second, or inner loop, controller. This
value cannot be seen by the operator. This internal percent (% int) output
generates the internal set point for the secondary, or inner loop. The sec-
ondary loop uses this set point and the value of input 2 (typically attached
to the heater sheath) to control the heat source temperature.
Algorithm
The following formulas show how the primary control sends a set point
(based on input 2 range-high and range-low values) to the secondary con-
trol. The secondary control uses this set point (SP int) to generate a per-
cent output (% out) to the heater.
The critical parameters are the range settings for input 2 of the inner loop
controller. The range-high value (rH2) is the maximum allowed set point
for the secondary, or inner, loop. The range-low value (rL2) is the mini-
mum allowed set point. In a system controlling a heater this would be the
maximum and minimum desired sheath temperatures of the heater.
Typically the range-low term is set below the ambient temperature.
Otherwise the system could never fully cool down.
Setup
When tuning a cascade system, the inner loop must be tuned first. In a
heating system the inner loop is comprised of the output device and the
input 2 sensor, which usually measures the heater sheath temperature.
The output device controls a power switching device, which, in turn
switches the heater. The set point for the inner loop is generated by the
outer loop and will have a range between range low 2 [`rL2] and range
high 2 [`rH2].
Before tuning the inner loop you must make sure [`rL2] and [`rH2] are
set properly. Set the value of [`rL2] slightly lower than the ambient tem-
perature, otherwise the system will never fully cool down. Set [`rH2] to
the maximum desired heat source temperature. The inner loop can be
auto-tuned by setting [`AUt] to [Pidb]. While auto-tuning, the inner loop
will be controlled in an ON/OFF mode at a set point equal to [AtSP] x
[`rH2].
Once the inner loop, PID B, has completed auto-tuning, we can then auto-
tune the outer loop, PID A. The outer loop will generate the set point for
the inner loop. This is done by comparing the value of the input 1 sensor
to the process set point, performing the control algorithm by using the val-
ues of [PidA], then generating a set point between [`rL2] and [`rH2].
Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 9.3
Enhanced Software
The outer loop can be auto-tuned by setting [`AUt] to [PidA]. While auto-
tuning, the outer loop will be controlled in an on/off mode at a set point
equal to [AtSP] x [`SP1]. In a heating application, make sure the set
point is set at a value above ambient temperature. In most cases, the
auto-tuning feature will tune [PidA] for acceptable control. If not, you
must then manually tune the outer loop.
Before beginning manual tuning, record the values of [Pb1A] and [rE1A]
generated by the auto-tuning feature. The auto-tune for the outer loop will
not generate a value for [rA1A], because rate (derivative) in the outer loop
seems to cause instability in most systems.
Once [`Pr2] has stabilized, observe percent power in the display loop. It
should be stable, ±10%. At this point, the process temperature should also
be stable, but will exhibit droop (stabilized below set point). The droop can
be eliminated with reset of integral.
Start with a setting of 0.01; allow 10 minutes for the process temperature
to come up to set point. If it has not, increase the setting to 0.05 and wait
another 10 minutes. After this, double the reset setting until process value
equals the set point. If the process becomes unstable, the reset value is
too large. Decrease the setting until the process stabilizes.
9.4 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9
Enhanced Software
outer-loop
thermocouple
input 2 L1 L2 L3 L4
DEV
DISPLAY
% OUT
AUTO
MAN
MODE
heater inner-loop
limit
SERIES 988
thermocouple
limit sensor
Lube O il Ta nk
The Series 988 is ordered with two thermocouple inputs. Input 2, the
inner loop in the cascade configuration, measures the heater sheath.
Input 1, the outer loop, measures the lube oil temperature before it leaves
the tank. The external set point is 125°. By setting range high 2 [`rH2] to
250° the set point for the heater sheath will be limited, thus extending the
lube oil life.
Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 9.5
Enhanced Software
Differential
Requirements
Two inputs and the enhanced software option are required.
Overview
Differential control allows the Series 988 to control one process at a differ-
ence to another process. Input 2 acts as a remote set point input. However
the displayed set point indicates the desired difference between input 1
and input 2. The set point that input 1 will use is determined by the equa-
tion:
The lower display shows the differential set point, which can be adjusted
with the increment (up-arrow) and decrement (down-arrow) keys.
Please note that while in the differential control mode the internal set
point for input 1 cannot be viewed and must be calculated with the equa-
tion.
9.6 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9
Enhanced Software
Wa t e r Boile r
WATL W
outside input 1 output 1
temperature limit
PROCESS
temperature
sensor limit
input 2 sensor
L1
DEV
L2 L3 L4
DISPLAY
sensor
% OUT
AUTO
MAN
MODE
SERIES 988
heating element
Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 9.7
Enhanced Software
Overview
Standard software units have a single set of PID parameters. Units with
enhanced software can use two independent sets of heat/cool PID para-
meters, PID A [PidA] and PID B [Pidb]. To enable dual PID, enter the
Global Menu and set the algorithm prompt [ALgO] to dual PID [Pid2].
This second set of PID parameters enables the controller to switch
between two sets of PIDs, to compensate for changes in the system char-
acteristics. This need can arise from a variety of circumstances, such as
significant set point changes (controlling at 250, then controlling at 750),
operating a furnace with half a load versus a full load of steel, changing
the speed of a conveyor through a curing oven or using different materials
in an extruder.
Series 988 controllers can be configured to switch between PID A and PID B
based on a process value, a set point value or the event input status.
(Note: One event input is standard on all units, a second event input is an
option.)
9.8 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9
Enhanced Software
Te s t Cha mbe r
chiller
WATL W
input 1 output 1
temperature
output 2
PROCESS
limit sensor
input 2 sensor
L1
DEV
L2 L3 L4 limit
DISPLAY
% OUT
AUTO
pressure
MAN
switch
MODE
SERIES 988
heater
The Series 988 solves this problem with the dual PID option. Auto-tuning
PID A under normal atmospheric conditions, then auto-tuning PID B
under vacuum conditions, establishes PID values for two sets of system
characteristics. A pressure switch connected to the event input tells the
controller when to switch between PID A and PID B, eliminating the need
to change PID values manually.
Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 9.9
Enhanced Software
Duplex
Requirements
The duplex control feature requires enhanced software and a process out-
put.
NOTE:
Duplex applications Overview
require a special Certain systems require that a single process output control both heating
valve. and cooling outputs. A Series 988 controller configured with enhanced
software and a process output can function as two separate outputs. With
a 4 to 20mA output the heating output will operate from 12 to 20mA (0 to
+100 percent) and the cooling output will operate from 12 to 4mA (0 to -
100 percent). In some cases this type of output is required by the device
that the 988 controls, such as a three-way valve that opens one way with
a 12 to 20mA signal and opens the other way with a 4 to 12mA signal.
This feature reduces the overall system cost by using a single output to
act as two outputs.
9.10 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9
Enhanced Software
L1 L2 L3 L4 transmitter
DEV
DISPLAY
% OUT
AUTO
MAN
MODE
SERIES 988
cold water
Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 9.11
Enhanced Software
Ratio
Requirements
Ratio control requires enhanced software. Two analog inputs are required
to monitor the process, and at least one output adjusts the controlled part
of the process.
Overview
This feature allows the Series 988 to control one process as a ratio of
another process. This is especially useful in applications that mix two
materials, whether steam, paint or food ingredients.
Input 2 of the controller measures the part of the process that is either
uncontrolled or controlled by another device. The part of the process con-
trolled by the 988 will be maintained at a level equal to the quantity mea-
sured at input 2 multiplied by the ratio term set by the user. Input 1 mon-
itors the controlled part of the process.
9.12 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9
Enhanced Software
WATL W
input 2 L1 L2 L3 L4
DEV
% OUT
DISPLAY
controlled flow flow flow
AUTO
MAN
of pigment transmitter transmitter
MODE
SERIES 988
Mix ing Ta nk
motorized uncontrolled
valve flow of
unmixed paint
Enhanced Software Features, Chapter 9 WATLOW Series 988 User’s Manual 9.13
Appendix
Glossary A.2
Specifications A.4
Warranty and Returns A.5
Index A.6
Menu Overview A.10
Model Number A.11
Declaration of Conformity A.12
burst fire — A power control method that repeatedly turns form A — A single-pole, single-throw relay that uses only
on and off full ac cycles. Also called zero-cross fire, it the normally open (NO) and common contacts. These con-
switches close to the zero-voltage point of the ac sine wave. tacts close when the relay coil is energized. They open
Variable-time-base burst fire selectively holds or transits when power is removed from the coil.
ac cycles to achieve the desired power level.
form B — A single-pole, single-throw relay that uses only
calibration offset — An adjustment to eliminate the dif- the normally closed (NC) and common contacts. These
ference between the indicated value and the actual process contacts open when the relay coil is energized. They close
value. when power is removed from the coil.
cascade — Control algorithm in which the output of one form C — A single-pole, double-throw relay that uses the
control loop provides the set point for another loop. The normally open (NO), normally closed (NC) and common
second loop, in turn, determines the control action. contacts. The operator can choose to wire for a Form A or
Form B contact.
closed loop — A control system that uses a sensor to
measure a process variable and makes decisions based on hunting — Oscillation of process temperature between the
that feedback. set point and the process variable.
cold junction — See junction, cold. hysteresis — A change in the process variable required to
re-energize the control or alarm output. Sometimes called
cold junction compensation — Electronic means to com- switching differential.
pensate for the effective temperature at the cold junction.
integral — Control action that automatically eliminates
current transformer — A transformer designed for mea- offset, or droop, between set point and actual process tem-
suring electrical current. perature. See reset, automatic.
dead band — The range through which a variation of the isolation — Electrical separation of sensor from high volt-
input produces no noticeable change in the output. In the age circuitry. Allows use of grounded or ungrounded sens-
dead band, specific conditions can be placed on control ing element.
output actions. Operators select the dead band. It is usu-
ally above the heating proportional band and below the Joint Industrial Standards (JIS) — A Japanese agency
cooling proportional band. that establishes and maintains standards for equipment
and components. Also known as JISC (Japanese Industrial
default parameters — The programmed instructions that Standards Committee), its function is similar to Germany’s
are permanently stored in the microprocessor software. Deutsche Industrial Norm (DIN).
derivative — The rate of change in a process variable. JIS — Joint Industrial Standards.
Also known as rate. See PID.
junction — The point where two dissimilar metal conduc-
Deutsche Industrial Norm (DIN) — A set of technical, sci- tors join to form a thermocouple.
entific and dimensional standards developed in Germany. cold junction — Connection point between ther-
Many DIN standards have worldwide recognition. mocouple metals and the electronic instrument. See refer-
ence junction.
DIN — See Deutsche Industrial Norm. grounded junction — Type of thermocouple
probe in which the hot, or measuring junction, is an inte-
droop — In proportional controllers, the difference gral part of the sheath material. No electrical isolation is
between set point and actual value after the system stabi- provided.
lizes. isolated junction — A form of thermocouple
probe construction in which the measuring junction is
duty cycle — The percentage of a cycle time in which the fully enclosed in a protective sheath and electrically isolat-
output is on. ed from it. Commonly called an ungrounded junction.
reference junction — The junction in a thermo-
external signal conditioner power supply — A dc voltage couple circuit held at a stable, known temperature (cold
source that powers external devices. junction). Standard reference temperature is 32°F (0°C).
thermocouple junction — The point where the
filter — two dissimilar metal conductors join. In a typical thermo-
digital filter (DF) — A filter that slows the couple circuit, there is a measuring junction and a refer-
response of a system when inputs change unrealistically ence junction. See reference junction.
or too fast. Equivalent to a standard resistor-capacitor ungrounded junction — See isolated junction.
Warranty Returns
The Watlow Series 988 is warranted to be free of 1. Call Watlow Customer Service, (507) 454-5300,
defects in material and workmanship for 36 months for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) num-
after delivery to the first purchaser for use, providing ber before returning any item for repair. We
that the units have not been misapplied. Since need this information:
Watlow has no control over their use, and some- • Ship to address • Bill to address
times misuse, we cannot guarantee against failure. • Contact name • Phone number
Watlow's obligations hereunder, at Watlow's option, • Ship via • Your P.O. number
are limited to replacement, repair or refund of pur- • Symptoms and/or special instructions
chase price, and parts which upon examination • Name and phone number of person returning
prove to be defective within the warranty period the material.
specified. This warranty does not apply to damage
resulting from transportation, alteration, misuse or 2. Prior approval and an RMA number, from the
abuse. Customer Service Department, is needed when
returning any unused product for credit. Make
sure the RMA number is on the outside of the
Watlow Controls carton, and on all paperwork returned. Ship on
a Freight Prepaid basis.
Watlow Controls is a division of Watlow Electric Mfg.
Co., St. Louis, Missouri, a manufacturer of industrial 3. After we receive your return, we will examine it
electric heating products since 1922. Watlow begins and determine the cause for your action.
with a full set of specifications and completes an
industrial product that is manufactured totally in- 4. In cases of manufacturing defect, we will enter
house, in the U.S.A. Watlow products include elec- a repair order, replacement order, or issue cred-
tric heaters, sensors, controls and switching it for material. A 20-percent restocking charge is
devices. The Winona operation has been designing applied for all returned stock controls and
solid state electronic control devices since 1962, accessories.
and has earned the reputation as an excellent sup-
plier to original equipment manufacturers. These 5. If the unit is unrepairable, it will be returned to
OEMs depend upon Watlow Controls to provide you with a letter of explanation. Repair costs will
compatibly engineered controls which they can not exceed 50 percent of the original cost.
incorporate into their products with confidence.
Watlow Controls resides in a 100,000-square-foot
marketing, engineering and manufacturing facility in Shipping Claims
Winona, Minnesota.
When you receive your Watlow control, examine the
package for any signs of external damage it may
have sustained enroute. If there is apparent dam-
age either outside the box or to its contents, make a
claim with the shipper immediately. Save the origi-
nal shipping carton and packing material.
I
[IdSP] (idle set point) 5.3, 8.8
Q, R
[`In1] (input 1) 4.3 - 4.4 [rA1A] (rate, output 1, PID A) 5.12, 9.4
[`In2] (input 2) 4.9 [rA1b] (rate, output 1, PID B) 5.12
[InPt] (Input Menu) 4.2 [rA2A] (rate, output 2, PID A) 5.15
[InPt] (input lockout) 6.5 [rA2b] (rate, output 2, PID B) 5.15
[IntF] (interface type) 4.47 [rAtE] (ramp rate) 4.43
[It1A] (integral, output 1, PID A) 5.11 [rAti] (ratio) 4.36, 9.13
[It1b] (integral, output 1, PID B) 5.11 [rE1A] (reset, output 1, Pid A) 5.11, 9.4
[It2A] (integral, output 2, PID A) 5.14 [rE1b] (reset, output 1, PID B) 5.11
[It2b] (integral, output 2, PID B) 5.14 [rE2A] (reset, output 2, PID A) 5.14
[itY1] (input 1 module type) 6.9 [rE2b] (reset, output 2, PID B) 5.14
[itY2] (input 2 module type) 6.9 [`reU] (reverse action) 4.37
[`rH1] (range high 1) 4.5 - 4.6
[`rH2] (range high 2) 4.11 - 4.12, 8.11, 9.3
J, K, L [`rL1] (range low 1) 4.5 - 4.6
[`LAt] (latching) 4.36 [`rL2] (range low 2) 4.11 - 4.12, 8.11, 9.3
[LAt2] (latching 2) 4.24 [root] (square root extraction) 8.14, 8.15
[LAt3] (latching 3) 4.27 [``rP] (ramping function) 4.43, 8.17
[LAt4] (latching 4) 4.30 [`rSP] (remote set point) 4.10, 8.8, 8.19
[Lin1] (input 1 linearization) 4.8, 8.14, 8.15 [`rSt] (restore) 6.14
[Lin2] (input 2 linearization) 4.15, 8.14 [rtd1] (RTD calibration curve 1) 4.7
(Lower Display) any menu and Set point 1, Process input 2 Inner Loop DEV LED on % OUT LED on Process units
Remote set point
reach the Display set point or (cascade only)
Ratio value
Loop at any time.
Operation Menus SP2 ( ) Set point 2 Press µ to advance to the Operation
IdSP ( ) Idle set point menus. Outputs are still active.
OPEr ( ) Operation
Figure A.10 - >
The Series 988 Map.
(SyS) (System) (PIDA) (PIDA) (PIDB) (PIDB)
Ei1S ( ) Event input 1 status Pb1A ( ) Output 1 proportional band A Pb1b ( ) Output 1 proportional band B
Press > or < to LrnL ( ) Learn range low µ A3Sd ( ) Alarm 3 side LoP ( ) Low power limit
98__-____-____
Series 988: a single-channel, temperature/process controller,
1 analog input, 1 digital input, 1 analog or digital input, 4 outputs.
Power Supply & Mounting
6 = 24 to 28Vı (ac/dc) nominal, vertical mounting
7 = 24 to 28Vı (ac/dc) nominal, horizontal mounting
8 = 100 to 240Vı (ac/dc) nominal vertical mounting
9 = 100 to 240Vı (ac/dc) nominal horizontal mounting
Software
A = Standard
B = Enhanced (Includes cascade, ratio, |
duplex, dual PID set)
Input 1
1 = Thermocouple only (Excluding Type B, R, and S)
2 = Universal signal conditioner
Input 2
0 = None
1 = Thermocouple only (Excluding Type B, R, and S)
2 = Universal signal conditioner
3 = Slidewire feedback
4 = Current transformer2
5 = Digital contact event (One digital event is standard on all units)
Output 1
B = Solid-state relay, Form A, 0.5A, with RC suppression (NO & C)
C = Switched dc or open collector, isolated
D = Electromechanical relay1, Form C, 5A with RC suppression
E = Electromechanical relay1, Form C, 5A without contact suppression
F = Universal process, 0-5VÎ (dc), 1-5VÎ (dc), 0-10VÎ (dc),
0-20mA, 4-20mA, isolated
K = Solid-state relay, Form A, 0.5A, without contact suppression (NO & C)
Output 2
A = None
B = Solid-state relay, Form A, 0.5A, with RC suppression (NO & C)
C = Switched dc or open collector, isolated
D = Electromechanical relay1, Form C, 5A with RC suppression (NO, NC & C)
E = Electromechanical relay1, Form C, 5A without contact suppression (NO, NC & C)
F = Universal process 0-5VÎ (dc), 1-5VÎ (dc), 0-10VÎ (dc),
0-20mA, 4-20mA, isolated
K = Solid-state relay, Form A, 0.5A, without contact suppression (NO & C)
T = External signal conditioner power supply, 5, 12 or 20VÎ (dc) @ 30mA
Output 3
A = None
B = Solid-state relay, Form A, 0.5A, with RC suppression (NO & C)
C = Switched dc or open collector, isolated
J = Electromechanical relay1, Form A or B, 5A without contact suppression (NO or NC)
K = Solid-state relay, Form A, 0.5A without contact suppression (NO & C)
M = Retransmit, 0-20mA, 4-20mA
N = Retransmit, 0-5VÎ (dc), 1-5VÎ (dc), 0-10VÎ (dc)
T = External signal conditioner power supply, 5, 12 or 20VÎ (dc) @ 30mA
1
Electromechanical relays Output 4
warranted for 100,000 clo- A = None
sures only. Solid-state B = Solid-state relay, Form A, 0.5A, with RC suppression (NO & C)
switching devices recom- C = Switched dc or open collector, isolated
mended for applications D = Electromechanical relay1, Form C, 5A with RC suppression (NO, NC & C)
requiring fast cycle times or E = Electromechanical relay1, Form C, 5A without contact suppression (NO, NC & C)
extended service life. K = Solid-state relay, Form A, 0.5A without contact suppression (NO & C)
R = EIA/TIA-232 communications, opto-isolated
2
A Current Transformer input S = EIA/TIA-485 / EIA/TIA-422 communications, opto-isolated
cannot be used in conjunc- T = External signal conditioner power supply, 5, 12 or 20VÎ (dc) @ 30mA
tion with a process output U = EIA/TIA-485 / EIA/TIA-232 communications, opto-isolated
installed on output 1. Display
Slo-Blo® is a registered GG = Green/Green displays RR = Red/Red displays
trademark of Littelfuse, Inc. GR = Green/Red displays XX = Custom overlays or default settings
RG = Red/Green displays
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