DE20 / T-DE20 Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
DE20 / T-DE20 Digital Temperature
Control
Specifications .................................................................. 1 Configuration (Setup)....................................................................... 11
General Description ............................................................................2 Main Menu Summary...................................................................... 11
Installation Procedure .........................................................................2 Sensor Type (U1)............................................................................. 12
Overtemperature Protection..............................................................3 Signal Offset (U2) ............................................................................. 12
Set Point & Features...........................................................................4 Signal Filter Setting (U4).................................................................. 12
Alarm Feature ......................................................................................4 Set Point Dead Band (U5) .............................................................. 13
Error Conditions ...................................................................................4 Display Stabilizer (U8)...................................................................... 13
Error Messages ...................................................................................4 Set Point Limit (L).............................................................................. 13
Power and Relay Wiring ....................................................................5 Heating or Cooling Switch (F2) ...................................................... 13
Calibration .............................................................................................6 Alarm On/Off Switch (F3)................................................................ 14
2 Wire RTD Sensor Calibration ........................................................6 Unit Display Enable (F4) ................................................................. 14
Resistance Signal Calibration ...........................................................7 Temperature Units Conversion (F5)............................................. 14
3 Wire RTD Calibration ......................................................................7 Sensor DIP Switch Settings ........................................................... 14
Thermocouple Calibration .................................................................8 Electrical Noise and Interference ................................................... 15
Voltage Signal Calibration..................................................................8 Illustration of a Typical Heater
Current Input Calibration ................................................................. 10 Installation in a Process Tank......................................................... 15
Frequency Signal Calibration ......................................................... 10

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 DE20 Specifications
Standard Input 2 wire1000 ohm RTD TCR (alpha),
0.00385 ohm/ohm/°C

RTD Self Heating Coefficient:

5° C/w in 0.2 m/s water; 200° C/w in
1 m/s air measurement current, 0.1 to 0.2 mA

Input Range -40°F (-40°C) to 1000°F (538°C)

°F or °C field selectable

Set Point Range Selectable throughout the input range

Sensor Break or De-energize control output (No sensor short

protection with Thermocouple sensor)
Short Protection
Accuracy ± 0.25% span, ± 1 digit

Enclosure Type 12, IP54

Face suitable for panel mounting
(#20 ga. through 1/4 thick panels)

Display 4 digit, (1/2" nominal), LED display screen

Control Function ON/OFF Electromechanical Relays

Control Outputs SP1 Set Point

(reverse acting) SPDT 20A resistive@240 VAC max
1HP@240 VAC max, 1/2 HP@120VAC

ON/OFF Differential Field adjustable

1° (F or C) to 99°

Memory Nonvolatile

Supply Voltage 100V to 240V +/- 10% VAC, 50-60 Hz, 13VA

Operating Conditions • Indoor Use Only

• 20°F (-7°C) to 130°F (54°C)
• Max Altitude: 3000m
• Max Relative Humidity: 80%
• Pollution Degree 2
• Installation Category II

Input Options RTD 2 & 3-wire 100 ohm 0.00385 ohm/ohm/ºC or

0.00392 ohm/ohm/ºC

Thermocouples - (types J, K, T, R)
NIST Monograph 175, revision ITS-90 (Obsolete)
Current 4-20mA DC
Voltage (1-10 VDC)
Frequency (0-200 Hz, counts/second),
+/- 6 VDC p to p (up to 30VDC peak with Sw2 ON)

Equipment protected throughout by Double Insulation or Reinforced Insulation.

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 General Description Retaining collar

The DE20 digital temperature control is a micropro- Retaining

cessor based device that operates one relay. The collar screws
relay’s contact state is indicated as SET POINT on the
front panel. Remove the
The temperature sensor (i.e. RTD or thermocouple) panel retaining
sends a signal to the DE20 controller. The DE20 com- collar by insert-
pares this signal to a value, determined by the operator ing a flat head
and set in the control’s memory for the SET POINT. In
the heating mode if the sensor signal is lower than the screwdriver
set point value, the DE20 energizes the relay and its under the collar
isolated contacts close. on alternating
The DE20 is also equipped with an “ALARM sides while sliding the collar back.
CONDITION” feature. This feature is activated by
using the “F3” parameter (described on page 13). The Cut a 1/8 DIN finished opening: 1.750" x 3.625" (44
DE20 enters an “ALARM CONDITION” any time the mm x 92 mm) in the panel where the DE20 is to be
sensor signal has exceeded the ALARM SET POINT. mounted.
Under this condition, the DE20 de-energizes the relay
and the letters “AAA” flash on the
LED display.

Installation Procedure Avoid damaging circuitry. Remove rear cover be-

Suitable for indoor use only. fore removing knockouts with a hammer/punch.
Unpack and inspect the controller for damage upon
receipt. Any shipping damage claims must be made
through the freight carrier that delivered the controller.
Remove the rear cover and inspect the controller for Évitez d'endommager les composants du DE20. Enlevez
internal damage.
le panneau arrière avant d'enlever le plastique pour
. faire des trous avec un marteau ou un poinçon.

Remove the rear

cover. Select Insert the DE20
from the four (4) through the pre-
pared opening
knockouts on
and slide the
the rear cover retaining collar
that which offers over the case
the most con- from the rear of
venient routing the panel. After
for external wir- hand tightening
the collar, tighten
ing. Remove the knockouts before reattaching the the two (2) collar
rear cover or inserting the control in the panel. screws to en-
sure a secure
fit.
Install a suitable liquid tight conduit fitting through the
knockout opening following manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and install field wiring. Using the wiring diagram

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supplied with the controller, install the required input
and output wires. Use National Electric Code and
local codes for determining wire sizing, insulation,
terminations, etc.
The factory supplied 1000 ohm RTD sensor can be
extended using standard electrical hookup wire (22
awg or larger). The effect of additional 22 awg sensor Overtemperature protection is necessary in
wire length on control calibration is approximately 1ºF any system where a fault condition could pro-
for every 65 feet. duce a fire or any other hazardous condition.
Operation without thorough safety precautions
Note: This does not apply to THERMOCOUPLES. You can result in equipment failure, property dam-
MUST use specific thermocouple wire when extend- age and personal injury.
ing the sensor wire length. Use of incorrect exten-
sion wire can cause hazardous operating conditions.

Overtemperature Protection La protection de surchauffe est nécessaire

dans n'importe quel système où une condition
Component failure (sensors, relays, temperature con-
fausse avec résultat d'une temperature haute
troller, etc.) in a temperature controlled process can
result in damage to the product, heater over tempera- pourrait produire une incendie ou autre condi-
ture, and the possibility of a fire. tion dangereuse. L'opération sans les précau-
tions complètes de sécurité pourrait mener à la
To safeguard against these events, install over tem-
perature protection. This will interrupt the heater power défaillance de l'equipement, l'endommagement
supply in the event of low solution level. de la propriété, ou des blessures.
Process Technology heaters include a thermal device
(Protector 1, 2, or 3) on the heater to monitor the heat-
er’s surface temperature. When wired properly, these
Overtemperature Protection Device with Low Level
devices cut the power to the heater in low solution level
conditions. In addition to thermal protection, Process Cutoff Sample Wiring Diagram
Technology requires the use of liquid level controls to (your wiring may differ)
monitor the solution level and shut off the heaters prior
to an overtemperature condition occurring.
Ensure you read and adhere to all Over-temperature
protector installation instructions and warnings.

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 Set Point and Features Error Conditions
Control Set Point Sensor values that are out of range will generate an
The set point value will be displayed whenever the error display. For Celsius: <-40ºC or >+538ºC. For
“SET” key is pressed. This value can be changed by Fahrenheit: <-40ºF or >+1000ºF.
the following procedure: In the event of an improperly connected RTD sensor
or thermocouple, or if the control reads an “open”
Note: The units displayed, ºC, ºF, Hz, volts, mA or circuit, the message “HHH” is displayed and the con-
ohms are established during the setup of the con- trol de-energizes the control relay. In the event the
troller. See F2 instructions on page 12 for changing RTD sensor “shorts”, the message “UUU” is displayed
set point relay from reverse to direct acting. and the control de-energizes the control relay.
Press both the “SET” key and the decrease “” keys
simultaneously and hold for 3 seconds. When re- Note: Thermocouple “shorts” cause a new junction/
leased the set point value and a decimal point will measurement point to be created. This will lead to
appear, release both keys. Wait approximately one false readings and dangerous operating conditions.
second, then using the decrease “” key or increase
“” key, adjust the display to your new value. De- Error Messages
press the “SET” key to enter your new value.
If the calibration and setup information stored within
Note: If the “SET” key is not pressed within 5 sec- the memory becomes corrupt or erased, the control
onds, the new value will be lost and the set point value will switch to its default calibration/configuration set-
will revert to its previous setting. tings. The display will flash the letter “c” on the left
The controller will automatically return to the operat- side when default values are activated. The physical
ing mode and display the current temperature. size and position of the letter “c” will define the exact
nature of the problem.
Alarm Feature
Note: Shorted thermocouples will not result in an
Note: This is not a safety device. error condition. Instead, incorrect readings will be
displayed.
The Alarm feature, which is enabled using the “F3” A small “c” in the upper left-hand corner indicates the
set-ting during setup (see page 13), allows the control is relying on default (factory set) calibration
user to establish a set point above which the control values. This happens when the control is new and
will enter into an alarm condition. This set point has not yet been calibrated (setup).
should be higher than the set point setting on the A small “c” in the lower left-hand corner indicates the
control. During the alarm condition the control relay control is relying on default configuration values. This
will de-energize the set point relay and flash “AAA” is a rare condition, but may occur if the control has been
on the display. calibrated for use with a two-wire RTD sensor but the
After enabling this feature, you may view and adjust configuration parameters have not been changed from
the “ALARM SET POINT” on the display. The alarm their default values. Changing any of the configuration
set point value will be displayed and can be adjusted or set point variables will turn off this indication.
by pressing the “SET” key and the increase “” key A large “C” on the left side of the display indicates the
simultaneously and holding them for approximately control is using the default values for the configuration
three seconds. The alarm set point value will appear and the calibration. This can occur in a new control
as a flashing display. that has never been calibrated or configured, or in a
control wherein the memory has been erased.
Note: If the “SET” key is not pressed within 5
sec-onds, the new value will be lost and the set point
value will revert to its previous setting.
To change the “ALARM SET POINT”, press the
increase “” or decrease “” keys while the display
is flashing. Press the “SET” key to enter your new
value. If you wish to accept the current value, press
the “SET” key.

The controller will automatically return to the operat-

ing mode and display the current temperature. 4 DE20/T-DE20 Manual

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 Power, Heating and Cooling Relay Wiring (rear view of controller)

HOT NEUTRAL HEATER, CONTACTOR or

POWER SUPPLY SOLENOID
85-265 VAC 20 AMPS @ 240 VAC
50-60 hZ, 13VA 1 HP @ 240 VAC

Power and Relay: Wiring Procedure

Unit is intended for a single power
source. To complete the wiring procedure,
you will need these tools and materials:
1. #2 Phillips head screwdriver.
2. 1/8” (x-small) straight blade screwdriv-
er.
3. Power supply wire, 18 awg minimum.
4. Relay connection wires (see state and
local electrical requirements for proper
65ºC wire gauge).
Referring to the “Power, Heating and Cool-
ing Relay Wiring (rear view of controller)”
illustration above, locate and identify termi-
nal locations for the power supply voltage,
the set point relay, and the appropriate
sensor. Connect wires into their designated
terminals and tighten the retaining screw
which will secure the wire into place.

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 Calibration
This section includes calibration procedures for 2 & 3
wire RTDs, Resistance, Voltage, Current Input, Fre-
quency, and Thermocouples.

2 Wire RTD Sensor Calibration

The 2 wire, 1000 ohm RTD sensor must be connected
across terminals #1 AND #2 of the terminal block.

Calibration Procedure for the 2 Wire RTD:

RTD devices are precision resistors whose resistance Step 5: Install the jumper cable between the loose
value varies with temperature. The DE20 control end of one of the resistors and the fixed end of the
measures the RTD resistance and compares that other resistor to establish an input value of a single
measurement with a “standard” set of values stored in resistor (i.e. 1000 ohms), as shown.
the control memory. To restore, update or verify that
this “standard” set of values is correct, do the follow-
ing:
Equipment needed:
1. Two precision resistors (tolerance +/0.1% or bet-
ter) with a fixed value equal to the nominal value
of the RTD (i.e. 1000 ohms).
2. A suitable jumper cable to facilitate changing in-
put resistance.

Calibration procedures require the removal of

the rear cover of the control. It also requires that Step 6: Carefully restore power to the control, taking
power is ON, exposing the technician to poten- precautions not to make contact with any exposed
tially lethal voltages. Exercise EXTREME CARE voltage sources.
and wear tested electrician’s gloves whenever Step 7: Press the decrease “” key and increase
power is on. “” buttons simultaneously and hold for approximately
6 seconds. The display will indicate “AC.0”. While
the “0” is flashing, use the increase key to change
this to “22”. Press the “SET” key. The control display
will read “CAL1”.
Les procédures de calibration nécessitent Step 8: Press and hold the “SET” key for 1 second.
l'enlèvement du panneau arrière du contrôle. The display will read “HoLd”. Wait for the display to
Ça exige aussi que le courant électrique est change to “CAL2”.
allumé ce qui expose le technicien à des ten- Step 9: Proceed with caution to avoid SHOCK haz-
sions potentiellement létales. Utilisez toujours ard. Remove and relocate one end of the jumper cable
to the loose end of the second precision resistor for
un soin extrême et portez des gants certifiés the second resistance value (i.e. 2000 ohms), as
d'électricien quand le courrant est allumé. shown.

Step 1: Turn OFF all power.

Step 2: Remove rear cover.
Step 3: Remove RTD sensor.
Step 4: Install the precision resistors in place of the
RTD sensor, as shown.

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 2 Wire RTD Sensor Calibration (Continued)

Calibration procedures require the removal of

the rear cover of the control. It also requires that
power is ON, exposing the technician to poten-
tially lethal voltages. Exercise EXTREME CARE
and wear tested electrician’s gloves whenever
power is on.

Les procédures de calibration nécessitent

Step 10: Press and hold the “SET” key for 1 second.
l'enlèvement du panneau arrière du contrôle.
The display will read “HoLd”. WAIT for the display to
reset. After resetting, the display should indicate the Ça exige aussi que le courant électrique est
approximate temperature value for the connected pre- allumé ce qui expose le technicien à des ten-
cision resistors (i.e. 511ºF or 266ºC). sions potentiellement létales. Utilisez toujours
Step 11: Turn OFF power and remove the precision un soin extrême et portez des gants certifiés
resistors. Reinstall the RTD sensor and the rear cover
d'électricien quand le courrant est allumé.
of the controller. Return the calibrated control to service.
Resistance Signal
Calibration procedure for the 3 Wire RTD:
Optional Item Number 5415 board needed. Step 1: Turn OFF all power.
The configuration and calibration procedures used Step 2: Remove rear cover.
for measuring pure resistance are the same as are Step 3: Remove RTD sensor
used to configure and calibrate a two wire RTD sen- Step 4: Install the short piece of jumper wire from
sor. However, in the setting configuration mode, the terminal #1 to #3.
“U1” sensor type parameter must be set to “12”. See Step 5: Install the precision resistors in place of the
the “U1” instructions on page 11. The unit will then RTD sensor, as shown in terminals #2 and #3.
measure pure resistance from 0-1000 ohms.
3 Wire RTD Sensor
Note: For a 1000 ohm sensor, the DIP switches
should be OFF, OFF, OFF. For 100 ohm, the DIP
switches should be ON, OFF, OFF (see page 13).
RTD devices are precise resistors whose resistance
value varies with temperature. The DE20 control mea-
sures the RTD resistance and compares that mea-
surement with a “standard” set of values stored in the
control memory. To restore, update or verify that this
“standard” set of values is correct, do the following:
Step 6: Install the jumper cable between the loose
Equipment needed: end of one of the resistors and the fixed end of the
1. Two precision resistors (tolerance +/- 0.1% or bet- other resistor to establish an input value of a single
ter) with a fixed value equal to the nominal value of resistor (i.e. 1000 ohms or 100 ohms), as shown.
the RTD (i.e. 1000 ohms or 100 ohms).
2. A suitable jumper cable to facilitate changing in-
put resistance.
3. A short piece of jumper wire (simulates third wire).

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 3 Wire RTD Sensor Calibration (Continued) use. Reinstall the RTD sensor and rear cover of con-
troller. Return the calibrated control to service.

Thermocouple
The DE20 can be equipped with an optional thermo-
couple sensor board (Item Number 5417*). Installa-
tion requires configuration for the specific thermo-
couple used. The two wire thermocouple is polarized,
therefore it is necessary to connect the negative lead
wire of the thermocouple to the #1 terminal, and the
positive lead to the #2 terminal to maintain proper po-
larity.
Equipment needed:
A precise, NIST traceable, thermocouple calibrator
Step 7: Carefully restore power to the controller, en- with suitable extension leads to match the thermo-
suring that you do not come in contact with any ex- couple type used.
posed voltage.
Step 8: Press the decrease “” key and increase
“”buttons simultaneously and hold for approximately
6 seconds. The display will indicate “AC.0”. While
the “0” is flashing, use the increase key to change this Calibration procedures require the removal of
to “22”. Press the “SET” key. The display will read the rear cover of the control. It also requires that
“CAL1”. power is ON, exposing the technician to poten-
Step 9: Press and hold the “SET” key for one sec- tially lethal voltages. Exercise EXTREME CARE
ond. The display will read “HoLd”. Wait for the display and wear tested electrician’s gloves whenever
to change to “CAL2”. power is on.
Step 10: Proceed with CAUTION to avoid SHOCK
hazard. Remove and relocate one end of the jumper
cable to the loose end of the second precision resistor
for the second resistance value (i.e. 2000 ohms or Les procédures de calibration nécessitent
200 ohms), as shown. l'enlèvement du panneau arrière du contrôle.
Ça exige aussi que le courant électrique est
allumé ce qui expose le technicien à des ten-
sions potentiellement létales. Utilisez toujours
un soin extrême et portez des gants certifiés
d'électricien quand le courrant est allumé.

Step 11: Press and hold the “SET” key for one sec-
ond. The display will read “HoLd”. Wait for the display
to reset. After it resets, the display should indicate the
approximate temperature value for the connected pre-
cision resistors (i.e. 511ºF or 266ºC).
Step 12: Turn OFF power to the controller and
remove the precision resistors. Retain for future *Input board 5417 is no longer available

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 (Item Number 5415). Terminal #1 is common (nega-
tive), and terminal #2 is the signal connection (posi-
tive). Note: Polarity must be observed.

Calibration procedures require the removal of

the rear cover of the control. It also requires that
power is ON, exposing the technician to poten-
tially lethal voltages. Exercise EXTREME CARE
and wear tested electrician’s gloves whenever
power is on.
Calibration procedure for a thermocouple:
Step 1: Turn OFF all power.
Step 2: Remove rear cover.
Step 3: Remove T/C sensor.
Les procédures de calibration nécessitent
Step 4: Install the thermocouple calibrator to terminal
#1 and #2. l'enlèvement du panneau arrière du contrôle.
Step 5: CAREFULLY restore power to the controller, Ça exige aussi que le courant électrique est
making sure that you do not come in contact with any allumé ce qui expose le technicien à des ten-
exposed voltage. sions potentiellement létales. Utilisez toujours
Step 6: Press the decrease “” key and increase
un soin extrême et portez des gants certifiés
“” buttons simultaneously and hold for approximately
6 seconds. The display will indicate “AC.0”. While d'électricien quand le courrant est allumé.
the “0” is flashing, use the increase key to change
this to “22”. Press the “SET” key. The control display Calibration procedure for voltage signal:
will read “CAL1”. Step 1: Turn OFF all power.
Step 7: Adjust the thermocouple calibrator to 0.0ºC Step 2: Remove rear cover.
(32.0ºF). Step 3: Remove sensor.
Step 8: Press and hold the “SET” key for one sec- Step 4: Install the voltage calibrator to terminal #1 and
ond. The display will read “HoLd”. Wait for the display #2.
to change to “CAL2”. Step 5: CAREFULLY restore power to the controller,
Step 9: Adjust the thermocouple calibrator to ensuring that you do not come in contact with any ex-
250.0ºC (482.0ºF). posed voltage.
Step 6: Press the decrease “” key and increase “”
Step 10: Press and hold the “SET” key for one sec-
buttons simultaneously and hold for approximately 6
ond. The display will read “HoLd”. Wait for the display
seconds. The display will indicate “AC.0”. While the
to reset and display 250.0ºC (482.0ºF).
“0” is flashing, use the increase key to change this to
Step 11: Turn OFF power to the control and remove
“22”. Press the “SET” key. The control display will
the thermocouple calibrator. Reinstall the
read “CAL1”.
thermocouple sensor and the rear cover of the Step 7: Adjust the power supply to 1.0 volts.
control. Return the control to service. Step 8: Press and hold the “SET” key for one second.
Voltage Signal Calibration The display will read “HoLd”. Wait for the display to
change to “CAL2”.
The DE20 control measures DC voltage and com- Step 9: Adjust the power supply to 10.0 volts.
pares that measurement with a “standard” set of val- Step 10: Press and hold the “SET” key for one sec-
ues in the control memory. To restore, update or ond. The display will read “HoLd”. Wait for the display
merely verify that this “standard” set of values is cor- to reset and display 10.0.
rect, do the following: Step 11: Turn OFF power to the control and remove
the power supply. Reinstall the voltage input and the
Make sure that the DIP switch settings are OFF, ON,
rear cover of the control. Return the calibrated control
OFF (see page 13). The voltage signal must be
to service.
con-nected across terminals #1 and #2 of the Adder
Board
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 Current Input Calibration “” buttons simultaneously and hold for approximately
6 seconds. The display will indicate “AC.0”. While the
The DE20 control measures the DC current and com-
“0” is flashing, use the increase key to change this
pares that measurement with a “standard” set of val-
to “22”. Press the “SET” key. The control display will
ues in the control memory. To restore, update or
merely verify that this “standard” set of values is cor- read “CAL1”.
rect, do the following: Step 7: Adjust the calibrator or power supply to 5.0
Check that the DIP switches are set to OFF, OFF, ON mA.
(see page 13). Step 8: Press and hold the “SET” key for one sec-
Equipment needed: ond. The display will read “HoLd”. Wait for the display
1. A precision, NIST traceable, 0-20 mA DC current to change to “CAL2”.
calibrator, OR Step 9: Adjust the power supply to 20.0 mA.
2. A precision, NIST traceable, digital ammeter or Step 10. Press and hold the “SET” key for one sec-
DMM and: ond. The display will read “HoLd”. Wait for the display
a. a regulated linear DC power supply with to reset and display 20.0.
an adjustable 0-10 volt or better output, Step 11: Turn OFF power to the control and remove
and the power supply. Reinstall the voltage input and the
b. a 400 ohm, 0.1% or better tolerance, rear cover of the control. Return the calibrated control
precision resistor. to service.

Frequency Signal (Pulse Train)

The T-DE20 control measures frequency and com-
pares that measurement with a “standard” set of val-
Calibration procedures require the removal of ues derived from the microprocessor oscillator. Since
the rear cover of the control. It also requires that this is a dedicated frequency, no field calibration is
power is ON, exposing the technician to poten- possible. Check that the DIP switches are set to OFF,
tially lethal voltages. Exercise EXTREME CARE OFF, OFF (see page 13).
and wear tested electrician’s gloves whenever
power is on.

Les procédures de calibration nécessitent

l'enlèvement du panneau arrière du contrôle.
Ça exige aussi que le courant électrique est
allumé ce qui expose le technicien à des ten-
sions potentiellement létales. Utilisez toujours
un soin extrême et portez des gants certifiés
d'électricien quand le courrant est allumé.

Calibration procedure for a current input:

Step 1: Turn OFF all power.
Step 2: Remove rear cover.
Step 3: Remove input leads.
Step 4: Install the 0-20 mA DC calibrator or the power
supply, resistor and ammeter in series with terminal
#1 and #2.
Step 5: CAREFULLY restore power to the controller,
ensuring that you do not come in contact with any
exposed voltage.
Step 6: Press the decrease “” key and increase

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 Configuration To adjust a setting while in the “Configuration Mode”,
use the increase “”, decrease “” buttons to bring
To enter the configuration mode, press the increase the particular setting into the view on the display.
“” and decrease “” keys simultaneously for ap- Press the “SET” button to change the value of the
proximately 6 seconds (display will first show inter- setting. Once the “SET” button has been released,
nal junction value followed by “AC.0”). While the “0” is the display will flash. Use the increase “”, decrease
flashing, adjust this value to “11” using the increase “” buttons to scroll through the options for the se-
“” key. Then press the “SET” key. lected setting. After the option has been determined,
The first setting to be displayed is the “U1” setting. See press the “SET” button once more to lock the new
setting summary below. By using the increase “”, value into memory.
decrease “” buttons, it is possible to scroll through After completing all changes to the configuration of
the list of settings to those needing modification. the control, the new configuration must be saved. To
save the new value, press the increase “” and de-
crease “” buttons simultaneously. This will cause
the control to store the new values internally and then
reset the unit.
Note: Switching off power to the unit before saving
the new configuration will cause all changes to be
lost.

Main Menu Summary

Label Settings Description
U1 Sensor Type Used to select the type of sensor
U2 Signal Offset Offset value from -9 to +9 applied to reading
U3 N/A
U4 Signal Filter Adjustable running average filter on input signals
U5 Set Point Dead Band (SP1) Value from 1 to 99 applied to SP1
U6 N/A
U7 N/A
U8 Display Stabilizer Reduces display instability when used in conjunction with U4
L Set Point Limit High set point limit for heat, cool, standby and alarm
F1 N/A
F2 Heat/Cool Switch Toggle flag selects relay for direct vs. reverse acting
F3 Alarm Enable Toggle flag to enable the “alarm set point” feature
F4 Unit Display Enable Toggle flag enabling temperature units to be displayed
F5 Temperature Unit Toggle flag to select ºF or ºC
F6 N/A

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 U1, Sensor Type
This setting tells the DE20 control what type of sensor it is using.

Value Board Sensor Type Sensor Description

1 5413 2-wire RTD Platinum RTD, TCR 0.00385 ohm/ohm/ºC
2 5413 2-wire RTD Platinum RTD, TCR 0.00392 ohm/ohm/ºC
3 5415 3-wireV RTD Platinum RTD, TCR 0.00385 ohm/ohm/ºC
4 5415 3-wire RTD Platinum RTD, TCR 0.00392 ohm/ohm/ºC
5 5417* Thermocouple J-Type Iron-Constantan NIST Monograph 175 REV ITS-90
6 5417* Thermocouple K-Type Chromel-Alumel NIST Monograph 175 REV ITS-90
7 5417* Thermocouple T-Type Copper-Constantan NIST Monograph 175 REV ITS-90
8 5417* Thermocouple R-Type Platinum, 13% Rhodium-Platinum NIST Monograph 175
REV ITS-90
9 5415 Voltage Potential signal (1.0 to 10.0 V)
10 5415 Current Current signal (4.00 to 20.00 mA)
11 5415 Frequency Pulse train frequency (0 to 200 Hz, counts per second)
12 5415 Resistance Pure resistance signal (0 to 1000 ohms)
Note: The 5415 sensor board will also accept 2 wire RTDs. The default sensor type setting is “1” (1000
ohm 2 wire RTD). When using the 5415 sensor board, an “on-board” DIP switch must also be configured,
see page 13. *Input board 5417 is no longer available.

U2, Signal Offset

This setting, which may be any number from -9 to +9, represents an offset value which is applied to the signal
received from the sensor. The units (ºC, ºF, ohms, etc.) will be dictated by the type of sensor selected in “U1” settings.
Temperature Sensor Number represents degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit as
determined by the “F5” setting
Voltage Sensor Number represents tenths of a volt (0.1 VDC)
Current Sensor Number represents hundredths of milliamps (0.01 mA)
Resistance Signal Devices Number represents ohms.
Frequency Signal Devices This setting will have no effect.

U3, Output Signal Offset

Not available.
U4, Signal Filter
This setting, which may be any number from 1 to 64, represents the number of samples taken from the
sensor and maintained in memory. These samples are then averaged to provide an active filter of the signal.
Using a small value for this setting will cause the DE20 control to respond more quickly to sudden changes in
the sensor signal level, but this also causes the unit to be more susceptible to EMI/RFI noise. As this value is
increased, the susceptibility to inference is reduced.
The default value for this setting is four (4).
Note: When sensing temperature with a 100 ohm RTD (2 or 3 wire), set this value to twenty (20) to reduce
control error.
When sensing frequency signal, this setting establishes the time period for the controller to wait for a pulse sig-
nal. Use two (2) for this value when measuring frequency. This causes the control to measure frequencies as
low as 1 hertz while updating the display once every two seconds.

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 U5, SP1 Dead Band
This setting, which may be any number from 1 to +99 represents a dead band that only applies to the SP1 SET
POINT. This is the heat Set Point.
The default and minimum for the setting is one (1).
Temperature Sensor: Number represents degrees C or F as determined by F5 setting
Voltage Sensor: Number represents tenths of a Volt (0.1 VDC)
Current Sensor: Number represents hundredths of milliamps (0.01 mA)
Resistance Signal Devices: Number represents ohms.
Frequency Signal Devices: Setting represents hertz (counts/second)
This bandwidth applies to the low side of the SP1 SET POINT. If the U5 setting is set at 5° F and the SP1 SET
POINT is set at 115° F, then the Set Point relay is de- energized when the (displayed) temperature reaches 115° F
and it is reenergized when the temperature falls to 110° F.

U6, SP2 Dead Band

Not Available
U7, Power Save Set Point Dead Band
Not Available
U8, Display Stabilizer
If the display value changes by a digit or two in a steady state condition, this setting can be altered in conjunc-
tion with the U4 setting to reduce the display instability. Lower values cause maximum suppression. Larger
values provide greater accuracy.
The default value for the U8, Display Stabilizer setting is ten (10).
L, Set Point Limit
This setting, which may be any number between -99 and +999, is the maximum limit for all SET POINTS except
the ALARM SET POINT. This will prevent accidental setting of a Set Point, which could be too high or low (de-
pending upon the application).
Temperature Sensor: Number represents degrees C or F as determined by F5 setting
Voltage Sensor: Number represents tenths of a Volt (0.1 VDC)
Current Sensor: Number represents hundredths of milliamps (0.01 mA)
Resistance Signal Devices: Number represents ohms.
Frequency Signal Devices: Setting represents hertz (counts/second)
The default value for this setting is +999.
F1, Emulation Flag
Not available
F2, Heating or Cooling Switch
When the setting is turned OFF (0), then the relay is reverse acting. That is, when a sensor reports a
temperature less than the SET POINT, the relay is energized. At temperatures greater than the SET
POINT, the relay is de-energized. This setting is common for heating applications.

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 F3, Alarm On/Off Switch
This setting may be a zero (0) or a one (1). When set to zero, the alarm set point is turned off. When set to one,
alarm set point is turned on.
The default value for this setting is zero (0).
F4, Unit Display Enable Flag
This setting may be set to a zero (0) or a one (1). When set to one (1), the DE20 will display either a “C” or an
“F”, separated by a decimal point. This indicates that either Celsius or Fahrenheit is being displayed. If the tem-
perature being measured is greater than +999 degrees, the units are not shown because the display is limited
to four positions.
F5, Temperature Units Conversion
This setting may be set to a zero (0) or a one (1). When set to a zero (0), the temperature is displayed in
degrees Fahrenheit. When set to a one (1), the temperature is displayed in degrees Celsius.
Conversion from F to C does NOT change set point or alarm upper limit values. These must be changed
manually.
The default setting is zero (0).
F6, Current Output Enable Flag
Not available.

Sensor DIP Switch Settings

When using the sensor 5415 board, an “on-board”

DIP switch must also be configured. The DIP
switch settings are as follows:

Sensor DIP Switch:

Selections
Sw1 Sw2 Sw3 Type
OFF OFF OFF 1000 ohm RTD
ON OFF OFF 100 ohm RTD
OFF ON OFF voltage
OFF OFF ON current
OFF OFF OFF frequency
(Illustration shows DIP switch setting for 100 ohm
RTD.)

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 Electrical Noise and Interference
Process Technology electronic controls are engineered, tested and manufactured to conform to Europe’s CE
levels of electrical noise and interference found in typical industrial installations. It is always possible for
electrical noise and interference to exceed the level of designed-in protection. This can happen, for example, if
arc or spot-welding equipment is close to the control or if they share a common power line. It can occur if
flame ignition systems or electrostatic precipitators are in the vicinity of the control. A more common source of
interference occurs when the control is switching inductive loads such as contactor coils, solenoids or motors.
The collapse of the magnetic field when loads such as these are switched off can create an electrical “spike”
that can cause a malfunction of the microprocessor used in the control. Even if the control doing the switching
is unaffected, a nearby control may be affected. To eliminate or minimize this problem, transient suppressors
or “snubbers” can be employed across the inductive load.

Illustration of a Typical Heater In Illustration of a Typical Heater Installation in a

Process Tank

CONSULT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

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