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| Brand | Athena |
|---|---|
| Model | 16 Series |
| Category | Controller |
| Language | English |
Provides physical dimensions and panel cutout specifications for controller installation.
Details the mechanical process for fitting the controller into a panel.
Explains different output types and their functions for controlling loads.
Covers power-on sequence, menu structure, standby mode, and accessing menu levels.
Outlines the purpose and function of each menu level (00-05) for configuration and operation.
Details available selections for sensor type, output action, and input zero level in Menu 05.
Explains parameters related to device ID, communication details, and calibration settings in Menu 04.
Covers alarm presets, cycle times, setpoint target time, and limits in Menu 03.
Describes PID control parameters like gain, hysteresis, rate, reset, and damping in Menu 02.
Explains alarm types, activation, and configuration for monitoring process conditions.
Provides context for tuning methods and initial setup for autotuning.
Step-by-step guide to initiating the automatic PID tuning process for optimal control.
Details the Zeigler-Nichols method for manual PID tuning of temperature control.
Outlines the Zeigler-Nichols method for manual PID tuning of process control.
Explains how to switch between automatic and manual control modes for the controller.
Describes how to use external signals to select between two setpoints for process control.
Explains how to output the process variable signal for external analysis or storage.
Details the heater break alarm option for detecting load failures using a current transformer.
Covers the option to provide a constant DC voltage for external sensor excitation.
Explains RS232 serial communication for data transfer with computers.
Covers RS485 serial communication for multi-drop networks and digital inputs.
Lists communication parameters, their descriptions, and available ranges for both controller types.
Provides examples and format for communication messages between the controller and a host.
Illustrates sample commands for controlling the controller via serial communication.
Details methods for reading, writing, and modifying controller parameters via communication.