IC 915 Pt100 °R

double stage electronic controller

USER INTERFACE of each folder, modify it or use its func- PLEASE NOTE: It is strongly recommended
tions. If you do not use the keyboard for to switch off and switch on again the con-
The user has a display and four keys for
over 15 seconds (time-out) or if you press troller anytime parameters have been
controlling status and programming of the
the “fnc” key once, the last value shown changed to prevent malfunctioning on
instrument.
on the display is confirmed and you return configuration and/or ongoing timings.
KEYS AND MENUS to the previous screen mask.
PASSWORD
UP key Scrolls through the menu MACHINE STATUS MENU The password “PA1” allows access to level
items
Increases the values
To access the “Machine Status” menu 1 parameters. In the standard configura-
Press and quickly release the “set” key. tion passwords are not present.
DOWN key Scrolls through the menu items The label “SP1” appears. To enable them and assign them the
Decreases the values
By using the “UP” and “DOWN” keys you desired value, access the “Programming”
can scroll through the other folders in the menu, within the folder with the “diS”
fnc key
fnc ESC function (exit) menu: label. If passwords are enabled, you will
-AL: alarm folder (if alarms present); see it at the entrance of the “Program-
set key Accesses the setpoint -SP1: Setpoint 1 setting folder. ming” menu.
set Accesses the menus -SP2: Setpoint 2 setting folder.
Confirms the commands Setpoint 1 (Setpoint 2) Setting COPY CARD
Displays the alarms (if active)
Access the “Machine Status” menu by The Copy Card is an accessory connected
pressing and quickly releasing the “set” to the TTL serial port which allows pro-
out 2 out 1
key. The label of the “SP1” folder appears. gramming quickly the instrument parame-
(To set Setpoint 2 use the “UP” and ters (upload and download parameter’s
f nc “DOWN” keys until iy is shown “SP2”. map). The operation is performed as fol-
To display the Setpoint 1 (2) value press lows:
set the “set” key again. Fr-Format
The value appears on the display. This command allows copy card formatting,
IC915 To change the Setpoint 1 (2) value, use an operation necessary in case of first use
the “UP” and “DOWN” keys within 15 sec- or to copy maps with different models.
onds. Warning: if the copy card has been pro-
At start-up the instrument performs a If the parameter is LOC = y the Setpoint grammed, using the “Fr” the data entered
Lamp Test; for five (5) seconds the display cannot be changed. are erased. This operation cannot be can-
and the leds blink, in order to verify their celled.
integrity and correct operation; afterwards PROGRAMMING MENU UL-Upload
it will appear the label “Lod” (Loading) for To enter the “Programming” menu, press This operation loads the programming
ten (10) seconds. The instrument has two the “set” key for more than 5 seconds. parameters from the instrument.
main menus: the “Machine Status” and If specified, the access PASSWORD will be dL-Download
“Programming” menu. requested, (parameter “PA1”), and the This operation downloads to the instru-
label of the first folder will follow. ment the programming parameters.
ACCESSING AND USING MENUS To scroll through the other folders, use NOTE:
Resources are arranged in a menu, which the “UP” and “DOWN” keys; • UPLOAD: instrument --> Copy Card
can be accessed by pressing and quickly To enter the folder, press “set”. The label • DOWNLOAD: Copy Card --> instru-
releasing the “set” key (“Machine Status” of the first visible parameter appears. To ment.
menu) or by holding down the “set” key scroll through the other parameters, use The operations are performed accessing
for more than 5 seconds (“Programming” the “UP” and “DOWN” keys; to change the the folder identified by the “FPr” label and
menu). parameter, press and release “set”, then selecting, according to the case, “UL”, “dL”
To access the contents of each folder, indi- set the desired value using the “UP” and or “Fr” commands; the operation is con-
cated by the relevant label, just press the “DOWN” keys, and confirm with the “set” firmed by pressing the “set” key. If the
“set” key once. key to move to the next parameter. operation is successful an “y” is displayed,
You can now scroll through the contents on the contrary, if it fails a “n” will be dis-
played.
LED Download “from reset (instrumennt
OFF”
Position Related Function Status Connect the Copy Card with the instru-
OUT1 relay 1 (OUT1) ON when the regulator is started up; blinking in case of delay, ment OFF (not under voltage).
protection or blocked enabling
When the instrument is switched on the
OUT2 relay 2 (OUT2) ON when the regulator is started up; blinking in case of delay, programming parameters will be down-
protection or blocked enabling loaded into the instrument (this operation
takes about 15 seconds); after the lamp-
Alarm ON when the alarm is enabled;
test the diplay will show for about 5 sec-
onds:
• label dLY if copy operation successful For the capacity of the terminals, see the LIABILITY AND RESIDUAL
• label DLn if not label on the instrument.
PLEASE NOTE: The relay contacts are voltage free. Do not RISKS
• after the download operation the instru- exceed the maximum current allowed; in
ment will immediately work with the new case of higher loads, use an appropriate Invensys Controls Italy S.r.L. shall not be
parameters map setting contactor. Make sure the power supply liable for any damages deriving from:
voltage complies with the one required by - installation/use other than that pre-
KEYBOARD LOCKING the instrument. scribed and, in particular, that which does
The instrument includes a facility for dis- In 12V versions the power supply must be not comply with safety standards anticipat-
abling the keyboard, by programming the provided by a security transformer with ed by regulations and/or those given here-
“LOC” parameter (see folder with “diS” the protection of a delayed 250 mA fuse. in;
label). If the keyboard is locked, you can Probe cable, power supply cables and the - use on boards which do not guarantee
still access the programming menu by TTL serial cables should be distant from adequate protection against electric shock,
pressing the “set” key. power cables. water or dust under the conditions of
The Setpoint can also be viewed. Probes can be extended using a regular assembly applied;
bipolar cable (note that the extension of - use on boards which allow access to dan-
the probes affects the EMC electromagnet- gerous parts without the use of tools;
DIAGNOSTICS ic compatibility of the instrument: pay - tampering with and/or alteration of the
extreme attention to wiring). products;
The alarm condition is always signalled by
TECHNICAL DATA
the led of the alarm icon CONDITIONS OF USE Frontal panel protection: IP65.
The alarm signal (referred to the analogue
Casing: plastic body in resin type
input) is shown as E1 on the instrument PERMITTED USE
PC+ABS UL94 V-0, inspection window in
display for a faulty analogue input error or For safety reasons the instrument must be
polycarbonate, buttons in thermoplastic
for reading values outside the viewing installed and used according to the
resin.
range. instruction provided and in particular,
Dimensions: frontal panel 74x32 mm,
under normal conditions, parts bearing depth 59 mm (without wirings).
On1 (On2) OF1 (OF2) regulator output dangerous voltage levels must not be Installation: on panel, with drilling tem-
0 0 OFF accessible. plate 71x29 mm (+0.2/–0.1 mm).
0 >0 OFF The device must be adequately protected
>0 0 ON Use temperature: –4…44 °R.
>0 >0 dc from water and dust as per the application Storage temperature.: –24…68 °R.
and must also only be accessible via the Use environment humidity: 10…90 % RH
use of tools (with the exception of the (not condensing).
When the analogue input detects an error frontlet). Storage environment humidity: 10…90% RH
condition: The device is ideally suited for use on (not condensing).
• the code E1 is displayed household appliances and/or similar refrig- Viewing range: -160…640°R, with decimal
• the regulator is activated as indicated by eration equipment and has been tested point, selectable through parameter ndt
the "On1 (On2)" and "OF1 (OF2)" parame- with regard to the aspects concerning on 3 digit & 1/2 + mark display.
ters if programmed for the duty cycle or: European reference standards on safety. It
PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 1/10 °R
PLEASE NOTE: In case of wrong connec- is classified as follows:
Serial: TTL for connection to Copy Card.
tion of the 3rd wire (Pt100 sensor) in “AL” • according to its manufacture: as an auto- Analogue input: one PT100 input.
folder it will appear the label “Pt3”. matic electronic control device to be Digital outputs: 2 SPST outputs on 8(3)A
For few seconds the display will shows incorporated by independent mounting;
1/2 hp 250Va, (for relay capabilities see
an uncorrect temperature. • according to its automatic operating fea- label on the instrument)
tures: as a 1 B-type operated control type; Measuring range: from -160 to 640°R.
INSTALLATION • as a Class A device in relation to the cat- Accuracy: 0,5% for all scale + 1 digit; 0,2%
egory and structure of the software from -120 to 240°R.
The instrument is designed for panel Resolution: 0,1°R within 199,9 °R, 1°R over.
mounting. Make a hole of 29x71 mm, UNPERMITTED USE Consumption
insert the instrument and fix it using the Any other use other than that permitted is • model 230V: 3 VA max.
brackets provided. Do not mount the de facto prohibited. It should be noted • model 12V: 1,5 VA max.
instrument in humid and/or dirty places; it that the relay contacts provided are of a Power supply: 12 Va/c ±10% or 230Va
is suitable for use in ordinary polluted practical type and therefore subject to ±10% 50/60 Hz.
places. Ventilate the place in proximity to fault. Any protection devices required by
the instrument colling slits. product standards or dictated by common Warning: check the power supply specified
sense due to obvious safety reasons should on the instrument label; for relay and
ELECTRICAL be applied externally. power supply capacities, contact the Sales
Office).
WIRING
Attention! Never work on electrical NOTE: The technical specifications
connections when the machine is included in this document, concerning
switched on. the measurement (range, accuracy, res-
The instrument is equipped with screw ter- olution, etc.) refer to the instrument in
minal boards for connection of electrical the strict sense, and not to any acces-
cables with a diameter of 2.5 mm2 (one sories provided, such as the probes.
conductor only per terminal for power This means, for example, that the error
connections). introduced by the probe is in addition
to any errors on the part of the instru-
ment itself.
IC 915 Pt100 °R 2/4
Tab. 1 Parameter Table

PARAMETER DESCRIPTION RANGE DEFAULT* VALUE* U.M.

REGULATOR 1 (folder with “rE1” label)
HC1 Heat/Cool Mode. If set to H the generic regulator actuates for hot H/C H/C* flag
operation. If set to C the generic regulator actuates for cold opera-
tion
db1 Intervention 1 band see ON-OFF regulation diagram 0...30.0 1* °R
dF1 diFferential. Relay 1 tripping differential. The regulator stops on 0.0...30.0 0 (n.z. models)* °R
reaching the Setpoint value (as indicated by the adjustment 1*
probe), and restarts at temperature value equal to the Setpoint 1
plus (o minus depending on HC1) the value of the differential.
see ON-OFF regulation diagram
HS1 Higher SEt. Maximum possible setpoint 1 value. LS1..HdL * °R
LS1 Lower SEt. Minimum possible setpoint 1 value. LdL..HS1 * °R
REGULATOR 1 PROTECTIVE DEVICE (folder with “rE1” label)
dn1 Delay time in activating the regulator relay after switch-on of 0...250 1 sec
instrument.
do1 Delay after switch off. The indicated time must elapse between 0...250 0 min
switch-off of the regulator relay and the successive switch-on.
di1 Delay between switch-ons. The indicated time must elapse 0...250 0 min
between two successive switch-ons of the regulator.
dE1 Delay before switch-off. The indicated time must elapse between 0...250 0 sec
switch-off request and the switch-off of the regulator.
On1 On time (regulator 1). 0...250 0 min
Regulator activation time in the event of faulty probe. If set to “1”
with OF1 at “0” the regulator is always on, while at OF1 >0 it
functions always in duty cycle mode.
OF1 OFF time (regulator 1). Regulator in disabled state time in the 0...250 1 min
event of a faulty probe. If set to “1” with On1 at “0” the regulator
is always off, while at On1 >0 it functions always in duty cycle
mode.
REGULATOR 2 (folder with “rE2” label)
HC2 Heat/Cool Mode. If set to H the generic regulator actuates for hot H/C H/C* flag
operation. If set to C the generic regulator actuates for cold opera-
tion
db2 Intervention 2 band see ON-OFF regulation diagram 0...30.0 1* °R
dF2 diFferential. Relay 1 tripping differential. The regulator stops on 0.0...30.0 0 (n.z.models)* °R
reaching the Setpoint value (as indicated by the adjustment 1*
probe), and restarts at temperature value equal to the Setpoint 1
plus (o minus depending on HC1) the value of the differential.
see ON-OFF regulation diagram
HS2 Higher SEt. Maximum possible setpoint 2 value. LS1..HdL * °R
LS2 Lower SEt. Minimum possible setpoint 2 value. LdL..HS1 * °R
REGULATOR 2 PROTECTIVE DEVICE (folder with “rE2” label)
dn2 Delay time in activating the regulator relay after switch-on of 0...250 1 sec
instrument.
do2 Delay after switch off. The indicated time must elapse between 0...250 0 min
switch-off of the regulator relay and the successive switch-on.
di2 Delay between switch-ons. The indicated time must elapse 0...250 0 min
between two successive switch-ons of the regulator.
dE2 Delay before switch-off. The indicated time must elapse between 0...250 0 sec
switch-off request and the switch-off of the regulator.
On2 On time (regulator 2). 0...250 0 min
Regulator activation time in the event of faulty probe. If set to “1”
with OF1 at “0” the compressor is always on, while at OF2 >0 it
functions always in duty cycle mode.
OF2 OFF time (regulator 2). Regulator in disabled state time in the 0...250 1 min
event of a faulty probe. If set to “1” with On2 at “0” the regulator
is always off, while at On2 >0 it functions always in duty cycle
mode.
DISPLAY (folder with “diS” label)
LOC (keyboard) LOCk (set and keys). Keyboard locking. However, you n/y n flag
can enter parameter programming
modify them along with the status of this parameter in order to
allow keyboard locking. y = yes; n = no
PA1 PAssword 1. When enabled (value other than 0) it constitutes the 0...250 0 num
access key for level 1 parameters.
ndt number display type. View with decimal point. y = yes; n = no n/y n flag
PLEASE NOTE: for modelsTcJ/TcK only n value.
CA1 CAlibration 1.Calibration 1. Positive or negative temperature value -30.0...30.0 0 °R
added to the value read by probe 1,
CONFIGURATION (folder with “CnF” label)
H01 Outputs link 0 = independents; 1 = related; 2 = Neutral Zone; 0/1/2 0/1/2* num
H10 delay time in activating the outputs after switch-on WARNING! If 0...250 0 min
set = 0 it is not active; if set 0 output will not be activated before
this time
rEL reLease firmware. Device version: read only parameter. / / /
tAb tAble of parameters. Reserved: read only parameter. / / /
COPY CARD (folder with “Fpr”label)
UL Up load. Programming parameter transfer from instrument to / / /
Copy Card.
dL Down load. Programming parameter transfer from Copy Card to / / /
instrument
Fr Format. Erasing all data in the copy card. / / /
PLEASE NOTE using “Fr” parameter (copy card formatting) the data within the copy card will be lost permenently. The operation cannot be cancelled. After
using the copy Card device the controller must be switch off and switch on again
* DEFAULT column: for parameters HC1/2, HS1/2, LS1/2, DF1/2, H00/01/10 the default depends don the model.
* VALUE column: to be filled manually, with customized settings (if different from the default value).
WARNING! It is strongly recommended, anyway to switch off and switch on again the controller anytime parameters have been changed to prevent malfunctioning on
configuration and/or ongoing timings

IC 915 Pt100 °R 3/4

 HC1=H HC2=C
ON-OFF Regulation Diagram ON-OFF regulation diagram
independent. On
Off On
Off
The outputs regulate as they as H01=in
completely independent dF1 dF2

1 SP1-dF1 SP1 SP2 SP2+dF2

HC1 HC2 H01 regulation type HC1=H HC2=C

H C 0 independents setpoints
ON-OFF regulation diagram
H C 1 related setpoints related. On
Off On
Off
- - 2 Neutral Zone Setpoint 2 SP2 works depending H01=di
on Setpoint SP1 dF1 dF2
PLEASE NOTE:
• for 1 & 2 examples with HC1=H and HC2=C 2 SP1-dF1 SP1 SP1+SP2 SP1+SP2+dF2
• for 3 HC1 and HC2 are ignored

OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1
ON-OFF regulation diagram
Neutral Zone. On
On
Off
NOTE: if dF1 and dF2 are both
=0 outputs will open when they dF2 dF1

reach SP1 value 3 SP1-db2 SP1-db2+dF2 SP1 SP1+db1-dF1 SP1+db1

Wiring diagram

WIRING
1-2 N.O. regulator 1 relay output (OUT1) A
4-5 N.O. regulator 2 relay output (OUT2) IC 915 Pt100 - 12 V
6-7 Power supply 1,5 VA max. (12V version) OUT1 OUT2
Power supply 3 VA max. (230V version)
10-11-12 Pt100 3 wires input Pb1 Pb1
A TTL input for Copy Card
1 2 4 5 6 7 10 11 12
PLEASE NOTE:
• User Default Settings
Supply
• for relay capacities check on the instrument label
In the diagram it is shown relays with 8(3) 1/2 hp 250V
capability

A
IC 915 Pt100 - 230 V
OUT1 OUT2

Pb1
1 2 4 5 6 7 10 11 12

Supply

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IC 915 Pt100 °R 4/4