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Electron Dynamics TC M series User Manual

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TC M-Series Temperature Controllers V1.08
Electron Dynamics Ltd, Kingsbury House, Kingsbury Road, Bevois Valley, Southampton, SO14 OJT
Tel: +44 (0) 2380 480 800 Fax: +44 (0) 2380 480 801 e-mail support@electrondynamics.co.uk
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Electron Dynamics TC M series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Enclosure RatingIP20
Control ModesPID, Manual
Sensor TypeThermocouples (J, K, T)
OutputAnalog (0-10V, 4-20mA), Relay
Control OutputRelay, Analog
Control AlgorithmPID
DisplayLCD
Power Supply110-240V AC

Summary

Connections

Thermal Considerations

Thermal Assembly and Conduction

Covers heatsink sizing and the importance of thermal conduction for stability.

Peltier and Stability Issues

Peltier Size and Drive Limits

Advises on Peltier size calculation and managing drive limits to avoid damage and inefficiency.

Key Stability Factors

Lists factors for faster settling, improved accuracy, and reduced thermal load.

Temperature Control Modes

PID Control Principles

Explains Proportional, Integral, and Derivative terms and their effects on control accuracy and stability.

PID Tuning Methods

Discusses methods like Relay Feedback and Ziegler-Nichols for PID parameter tuning.

Advanced PID Tuning Methods

Relay Feedback Autotuning

Details the auto-tuning function using relay feedback for easier PID parameter setup.

Ziegler-Nichols Open Loop

Explains the open-loop method for calculating PID terms using process dead time and time constant.

Ziegler-Nichols Closed Loop

Describes the closed-loop method for PID tuning by finding oscillation gain and period.

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

GUI Control Parameters

GUI Output and Alarm Settings

Alarm Thresholds and Limits

Configures minimum/maximum alarms and temperature OK limits, including GUI-specific maximums.

Technical Specifications

Supply, Output, and Control Specs

Details power supply, output ratings, and control methods.

Sensor, Set Point, and Alarm Specs

Covers sensor types, set point setting, and alarm configurations.