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Installation and Troubleshooting
0600-0092-0000 Rev. B
March 2015
F4T Controller
User's Guide
1241 Bundy Boulevard., Winona, Minnesota USA 55987
Phone: +1 (507) 454-5300, Fax: +1 (507) 452-4507
http://www.watlow.com/F4T.cfm
TOTAL
CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION
3 Y ear Warranty
ISO 9001
Registered Company
Winona, Minnesota USA
Made in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 F4T Controller Installation and Troubleshooting User’s Guide TOTAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION 3 Y ear Warranty ISO 9001 Registered Company Winona, Minnesota USA 1241 Bundy Boulevard., Winona, Minnesota USA 55987 Phone: +1 (507) 454-5300, Fax: +1 (507) 452-4507 http://www.watlow.com/F4T.cfm 0600-0092-0000 Rev. B Made in the U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Safety Information We use note, caution and warning symbols throughout this document to draw your attention to important operational and safety information. A “NOTE” marks a short message to alert you to an important detail. A “CAUTION” safety alert appears with information that is important for protecting your equipment and performance.
  • Page 3 Temperature Indicating-Regulating Equipment per CSA C22.2 No. 24. See: www.csa-international.org This F4T User’s Guide is copyrighted by Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company, © March 2015 with all rights reserved. • © 2010-2012, QNX Software Systems Limited. All rights reserved. • © 2008 -2014, Crank Software Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    F4T Base Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Overview

    • Complete model number • User’s Guide • All configuration information Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g C hap ter 1 Ove r v i ew •...
  • Page 6 Microsoft Corporation. Quencharc ® is a registered trademark of ITW Paktron. Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g C hapter 1 Ove r v i ew • •...
  • Page 7 Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g C hap ter 1 Ove r v i ew •...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Install And Wire

    "Connecting the F4T Base to a PC"). Dimensions Panel Mount Front View Side View Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re • •...

  • Page 9: Installing The F4T

    Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re •...

  • Page 10: Flush Mounting The Base

    4. Insert the controller through the panel and bracket and lock it in place with the reten- tion collar as described above. 5. Apply overlay to front panel. Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re •...
  • Page 11 Dimensions (cont .) Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re • •...

  • Page 12: Electrical Isolation

    à cette règle pourrait provoquer des dégâts sur l'équipement et le matériel, et/ou des blessures personnelles ou des décès. Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re •...

  • Page 13: Power Requirements

    Y = Allowed movable screw terminal block. Reguires two adjacent slots Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re • •...

  • Page 14: Wiring The Modules

    à relais mécanique, de relais statique ou col- lecteur ouvert requièrent un dispositif antiparasite R.C. Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re •...
  • Page 15 • To reduce errors, the extension wire for thermocouples must be of the same alloy as the thermocouple Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re •...
  • Page 16 • 0 to 50 mVÎ (dc) @ 20 MΩ input impedance • Scalable amperes volts Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re • •...
  • Page 17 FMHA - RAAA - A _ _ _ • Potentiometer: 0 to 1,200Ω Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re •...
  • Page 18 Steinhart-Hart equation: 1 / T = A + Bln(R) + C (ln(R)) Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re •...
  • Page 19 • 100 Ω input impedance • Response time: 1 second maximum • Accuracy +/-1 mA typical Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re •...
  • Page 20 48mA 48mA CT Secondary Current CT Primary Current Turns around CT Total current Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re • •...
  • Page 21 • Do not use on dc loads • See Quencharc note (page 12) Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re • •...
  • Page 22 This module requires 2 slots, therefore it cannot be placed in slot 3 or 6. Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re •...
  • Page 23 F4T with 6 FMs: 1 quad 2A SSR. Ambient Temperature ( Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re • •...
  • Page 24 • Output may be used as retransmit or control • Temperature stability 100 ppm/°C Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re •...
  • Page 25 • *Safety Extra Low Voltage Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re •...
  • Page 26 This type of output is meant to drive solid state relays, not mechanical Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re •...
  • Page 27 An example fuse is Bussmann AGC-1 1/2 Diode Relay 32Vdc Internal Circuitry Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re • •...

  • Page 28: Communications Connections

    CC or CF common Note: This module must be placed in slot 6. Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 2 Instal l and W i re • •...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Connecting A Pc

    Understanding the Front Panel Navigational Buttons When looking at the front panel of the F4T, at the bottom of the display, four push buttons are displayed as icons shown below. The text in this graphic was placed there for clarity only and is not present on the front panel.
  • Page 30 • Data Map: [1], 2 - Data Map, the user can switch Modbus registers from the comprehensive listing of F4T registers to a limited set of the legacy F4 controller registers (1 = F4T, 2 = F4 compatibil- ity). To change Ethernet parameters: 1.

  • Page 31: Dhcp Connection

    Fixed IP Connection If it is desired to connect the F4T directly to a PC as shown in the graphic below follow the steps below to do so. It should be noted too that there are alternatives to the steps defined below, this is one way to do this.

  • Page 32: Starting Composer Software

    Composer Software Composer is the PC-based software used to configure an F4T controller for a specific applica- tion. Use Composer to configure which flex modules the controller expects to find in each of its slots and to customize the controllers functions for your application. To acquire Composer software free of charge, point your browser to: http://www.watlow.com/F4T.cfm.
  • Page 33 A module has been detected in a slot the controller expects to be empty. The controller expects a module, but that module is missing or a different module has been detected. Wat lo w F4T S y ste m C hap ter 3 Connecti ng to a PC •...

  • Page 34: Chapter 4: Calibration

    Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g C hapter 4 Cal ib ra tion •...

  • Page 35: Calibration Of Analog Inputs

    2. Read Only - first calibration screen displayed 3. No Access - calibration screens not available Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Ch apter 4 C ali bra ti on •...

  • Page 36: Using Composer Software To Calibrate Analog Inputs

    "Restore Factory Cali- bration". Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g C hapter 4 Cal ib ra tion •...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    • Match setting to sensor input sor type used • Calibration corrupt • Check calibration of controller Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 5 Troubles hooting • •...
  • Page 38 • Clear limit require reset • Incorrect alarm set point • Establish correct limit set point Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 5 Troubles hooti ng • •...
  • Page 39 • Connect the digital start autotune input to function other than autotune, if de- sired Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 5 Troubles hooting • •...
  • Page 40 • Correct wiring issue • Incorrect voltage to con- • Apply correct voltage, troller check part number Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 5 Troubles hooti ng • •...
  • Page 41 • Controller output defec- • Replace or repair con- tive troller Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 5 Troubles hooting • •...
  • Page 42 • Bad battery • Replace battery Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 5 Troubles hooti ng • •...

  • Page 43: Replacing The Battery

    Once removed, make note of the polarity as seated in the holder. Wat lo w F4T In sta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o t in g Chapter 5 Troubles hooting •...
  • Page 44 Watlow recommends that this battery be recycled. Wat lo w F4T Insta ll & Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Chapter 5 Troubles hooti ng •...

  • Page 45: Chapter 6: Appendix

    • Control sampling rates: input = 10Hz, outputs = 10Hz • 1 to 6 Limit loops Watlow F4 T In stall & Tr oub le s hoo t ing C ha pt er 8 Ap pe nd i x •...
  • Page 46 • 40 profiles with up to 50 steps per profile Real Time Clock and Battery Backup • Accuracy (typical): ± 3ppm over 5°F (-15°C) to 122°F (50°C) • Battery type: lithium, field replaceable (part number: BR 2032, Watlow part #: 0830- 0858-0000) (recycle properly) • Nominal voltage: 3V •...
  • Page 47 - Retentive measures timer run signal, output on when accumulated time exceeds target • Variable 24 total User value for digital or analog variable Watlow F4 T In stall & Tr oub le s hoo t ing C ha pt er 8 Ap pe nd i x •...

  • Page 48: F4T Base Ordering Information

    Base includes: 4.3 inch color graphical touch panel, 2 USB host, USB configuration port, stan- ® dard bus, wired Ethernet Modbus TCP. SCPI protocol and backwards compatible Modbus for select key SERIES F4D/P/S parameters (see the F4T Setup and Operation User's Guide) Part Number ① ② ③...

  • Page 49: Flex Modules And Limit I/O Specifications

    Volts mAdc ±0.02 mAmps DC mAac ±5 mAmps AC Potentiometer, ±1 1000 Ohms 1K range Watlow F4 T In stall & Tr oub le s hoo t ing C ha pt er 8 Ap pe nd i x • •...
  • Page 50 Base R @ 25C Alpha Techniques Beta THERM 2.252K Curve A 2.2K3A Curve A 10K3A Curve C 10K4A Watlow F4T Install & Tr oubl e s hoot i ng Ch ap ter 8 App e n di x • •...
  • Page 51 • Form A, 12A at 122°F (50°C), 85 to 264VÅ (ac), no VÎ(dc), resistive load, 2 million cycles at rated load Watlow F4 T In stall & Tr oub le s hoo t ing C ha pt er 8 Ap pe nd i x •...

  • Page 52: Flex Module - Mixed I/O Ordering Information

    KH = SSR Form A, 0.5A NO-ARC 12A power control KK = SSR Form A, 0.5A SR Form A, 0.5A Watlow F4T Install & Tr oubl e s hoot i ng Ch ap ter 8 App e n di x • •...

  • Page 53: Flex Module - Limit Ordering Information

    - 0 to 20 mA: 0.5 mA nominal • Potentiometer: 0 to 1,200Ω • Inverse scaling Watlow F4 T In stall & Tr oub le s hoo t ing C ha pt er 8 Ap pe nd i x •...
  • Page 54 0 °C 1343 °C RTD (100 ohm) -200 °C 800 °C RTD (1000 ohm) -200 °C 800 °C Volts Watlow F4T Install & Tr oubl e s hoot i ng Ch ap ter 8 App e n di x • •...
  • Page 55 Requires a min. load of 20mA at 24V, 125 VA pilot duty at 120/240 VÅ (ac) or 25 VA at 24 VÅ (ac) Watlow F4 T In stall & Tr oub le s hoo t ing C ha pt er 8 Ap pe nd i x •...
  • Page 56 - User selectable Switched DC output: 5VÎ (dc) at 130mA or 19 to 22VÎ (dc) at 80mA - Open Collector output: 32VÎ (dc) at 1.5A maximum, 8A maximum per 6 outputs com- bined Watlow F4T Install & Tr oubl e s hoot i ng Ch ap ter 8 App e n di x •...

  • Page 57: Flex Module - High Density Ordering Information

    AC = Replacement connectors hardware only - for the entered model number XX = Custom Watlow F4 T In stall & Tr oub le s hoo t ing C ha pt er 8 Ap pe nd i x • •...

  • Page 58: Declaration Of Conformity

    Watlow EZ-ZONE ® FM “Flex Module” to have a useful function. All Flex Modules were tested as part of F4T system for compliance with the following directives. 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EN 61326-1 2013 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –...
  • Page 59 Flex Modules are considered components and have no function in and of themselves, it is only when installed in a Watlow EZ-ZONE ® CC or F4T Base enclosure that they have useful function. Modules were tested as part of these systems for compliance with the following directives. 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive...

  • Page 60: How To Reach Us

    Tel: +81-3-3518-6630 Fax: +81-3-3518-6632 TOTAL Email: infoj@watlow .com Website: www .watlow .co .jp CUSTOMER SATISFACTION 3 Y ear Warranty Watlow F4T Install & Tr oubl e s hoot i ng Ch ap ter 8 App e n di x • •...

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