Fuji Electric PXW SERIES User Manual

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PXV3/PXW SERIES
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Manual
PID Autotune
Controllers
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PXV3
Model Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Outer Dimensions and Panel Cutout Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wiring Instructions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Panel Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PXW
Model Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Outer Dimensions and Panel Cutout Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wiring Instructions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
System Wiring Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Autotuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programming
Primary Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Secondary Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Factory Preset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appendix A: Autotuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appendix B: Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Appendix C: Heater Break Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Appendix D: Heat/Cool Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Quick Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Fuji Electric PXW SERIES Specifications

General

Protection	IP66 (front panel)
Control Method	PID control
Input Type	Thermocouple, RTD, DC voltage
Output Type	Relay, voltage, current
Display	LED
Power Supply	100 to 240 VAC
Control Output	Relay, voltage, current
Alarm Output	Relay
Communication	RS-485
Input Frequency	50/60Hz
Dimensions	Depends on model
Weight	Depends on model

Summary

Introduction

General Safety Guidelines

Covers warnings, power, general, and maintenance safety precautions for the controller.

Wiring and Installation Safety

Details specific safety measures for wiring connections and controller installation.

INSTALLATION

NEMA 4X Integrity and Mounting

Ensures waterproofness and describes the unit mounting procedure using provided gaskets.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

Terminal Connection & Wiring Material

Details how to connect wires to terminals and the types of wires to use.

Wiring Power, Inputs, and Outputs

Guides on connecting power supply, various input signals (thermocouple, RTD, voltage/current), and outputs.

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front Panel Elements and Their Functions

Identifies and explains the purpose of each front panel key, display, and indicator.

FRONT PANEL OPERATION

Viewing and Setting Parameters

Menu Navigation Procedures

INSTALLATION (PXW Models)

NEMA 4X Integrity and Unit Mounting

SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS

AUTOTUNING

Autotuning Process and Parameters

Explains how to initiate and use the autotuning function for PID control parameter optimization.

SECONDARY MENU PARAMETERS

Heater Break Alarm & Autotuning Settings

Configures the heater break alarm setpoint and selects autotuning modes.

PID Control Parameters (P, I, D)

Cycle Time & Lock-out Function

ERROR MESSAGES

Common Error Indications and Causes

APPENDIX A: AUTOTUNING

Understanding the Autotuning Process

Explains the purpose and mechanics of the automatic tuning function for PID parameter optimization.

APPENDIX B: MANUAL TUNING

Manual Tuning Overview and Proportional Band

Guides on when and how to manually tune the controller's PID parameters, focusing on the proportional band.

Calculating Proportional Band

MANUAL TUNING CONTINUED

Integral and Derivative Time Tuning

Explains how to tune integral and derivative time parameters for optimal control response.

Tuning Procedure and Recommendations

APPENDIX C: HEATER BREAK OPTION

Heater Break Option Functionality and Notes

Describes the heater break detection feature, its purpose, and important usage notes.

Heater Break Wiring and Setting

Guides on connecting the current sensing transformer and configuring the heater break alarm setpoint.

APPENDIX D: HEAT/COOL OPTION

Heat/Cool Option Functionality and Notes

Explains the dual output control for heating and cooling applications and its operational notes.

Heat/Cool Wiring and Setting

Guides on wiring the second output and manually tuning heat/cool parameters like cycle time and band.

QUICK REFERENCE - PRIMARY MENU

Primary Menu Parameter Summary

QUICK REFERENCE - FACTORY PRESET MENU

Factory Preset Menu Parameter Summary