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Raychem C910-485 - User Manual

Raychem C910-485
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C910-485 Heat Trace Controller
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Firmware versions up to V4.0X

Table of Contents

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Summary

Section 1 OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction

Manual provides installation, operation, testing, and maintenance info for the C910-485 Heat Trace Controller.

1.2 Product Overview: Description

Controller monitors, communicates alarms/data for one heating cable circuit with RS-485 module.

1.2 Product Overview: Features (Display & Operation)

Highlights alphanumeric display, temperature range, sensor inputs, and electromechanical relay output.

1.2 Product Overview: Features (Control & Communication)

1.3 Product Specification

Details specifications including ground-fault, PASC, auto-cycling, sensor failure, communications, certification, and warranty.

1.3 Product Specification: General & Approvals

1.3 Product Specification: Control & Monitoring

Details relay type, voltage, current, control algorithms, control range, and temperature monitoring limits.

1.3 Product Specification: Sensor Inputs & Alarm Outputs

1.3 Product Specification: Programming & Wiring

Covers programming methods, connection terminals, mounting, and communication protocol details.

Section 2 INSTALLATION AND WIRING

2.1 Introduction

Section covers initial inspection, preparation for use, and storage instructions for C910-485 controllers.

2.2 Initial Inspection

Instructions for inspecting shipping container and equipment for damage or defects upon arrival.

2.3 Installation Location

Guidance on selecting an installation location considering ambient temperature range and accessibility.

2.4 Mounting Procedures

Details how to drill conduit entry holes and mount the enclosure using a template.

2.5 Wiring: Power Connections

2.5 Wiring: Temperature Sensor & Extension Cables

2.5 Wiring: External Device Control;Override

Describes forcing the controller on/off using an external device with a dry contact.

2.6 Alarm Relay Connections

Details the two types of alarm relays (DC contact and AC relay) and their connection methods.

2.6 Alarm Relay Connections: Dry Contact Wiring

2.6 Alarm Relay Connections: AC Relay Wiring

Illustrates wiring for the AC (triac) alarm relay as an AC alarm or powered AC alarm.

2.6.1 Communication Signal Connections

2.7 Initializing the Controller: Heating Cable Test

Section 3 OPERATOR CONSOLE

3.1 Alphanumeric Display

Describes the six-character, fourteen-segment LED display for messages and prompts.

3.2 Keypad Functions

Details the six keys for selecting console modes and their functions, including SHIFT key operations.

3.3 LED Indicators Overview

Section 4 C910-485 OPERATION

4.1 Operating Modes: Scan

Default mode displaying load current, temperature, and setpoint readings sequentially.

4.1 Operating Modes: Alarm

Mode to examine or reset alarms, indicated by the ALARM key LED.

4.1 Operating Modes: Monitor

Mode to examine controller readings like temperature and load current, indicated by MONITOR key LED.

4.1 Operating Modes: Configure

Mode to access console menus for examining or altering settings, indicated by CONFIG key LED.

4.1 Operating Modes: Configure Keystrokes

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Tag Assignment

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Tag Assignment Keystrokes

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Setting Units

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Setting Units Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to change display units between Imperial and Metric.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Switch Control Mode

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Switch Control Mode Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to change the switch control mode using the keypad.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Control Setpoint

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Control Setpoint Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to set or change the control setpoint temperature.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Deadband

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Deadband Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to set or change the deadband value.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: PASC Setup

4.2 Console Mode Menus: PASC Setup Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on entering PASC setup parameters like pipe size, power adjust factor, and ambient temperature.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Low Temp Alarm Enable

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Lo TS Enable;Disable Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to enable or disable the low temperature sensor alarm.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Low Temp Alarm Setting

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Lo TS Setpoint Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to set the low temperature alarm setpoint for sensors 1 and 2.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: High Temp Alarm Enable

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Hi TS Enable;Disable Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to enable or disable the high temperature sensor alarm.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: High Temp Alarm Setting

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Hi TS Setpoint Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to set the high temperature alarm setpoint for sensors 1 and 2.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Temperature Sensor Failure Alarm

4.2 Console Mode Menus: TS Failure Alarm Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to enable or disable the temperature sensor failure alarm.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: High Temp Cut-out & Alarm

4.2 Console Mode Menus: HI Limit Settings Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide for selecting TS HI Limit enable/disable, setpoint, and alarm settings.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Low Load Current Alarm Enable

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Lo Load Enable;Disable Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to enable or disable the low load current alarm.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Low Load Current Alarm Setting

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Lo Load Setpoint Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to set the low load current alarm setpoint.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Factory Default Settings

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Load Defaults Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to load factory default settings.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Ground-fault Current Alarm Level

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Hi GF Alarm Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to set the ground-fault current alarm level.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Ground-fault Current Trip Level

4.2 Console Mode Menus: GF Trip Setpoint Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on how to set the ground-fault current trip level.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Temperature Sensor Failure Mode

4.2 Console Mode Menus: TS Fail Mode Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on configuring the temperature sensor failure mode to ON or OFF.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Temperature Sensor Control Mode

4.2 Console Mode Menus: TS CLT Mode Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on changing the temperature sensor control mode.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: External Input: Inhibit;Force ON

4.2 Console Mode Menus: External Input Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on selecting Inhibit or Force ON mode using the external input.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Firmware Version

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Firmware Version Viewing

Step-by-step guide on viewing the software version.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Passcode

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Passcode Entry

Step-by-step guide on entering or changing the controller's passcode.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Communications Setup

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Communication Setup Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on configuring communication parameters like protocol, address, baud rate, and parity.

C910-485 Communication Parameters Table

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Auto-Cycle Enabling

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Auto-Cycle Enable;Disable Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on enabling or disabling the auto-cycle function.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Auto-Cycle Interval

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Auto-Cycle Interval Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on setting the auto-cycle interval.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Auto-Cycle Units

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Auto-Cycle Units Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on changing auto-cycle units between hours and minutes.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Contactor Count

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Contactor Count Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on changing the contactor count setting.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Monitor & Maintenance Access

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Monitor;Maintenance Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide for entering the Monitor and Maintenance menus.

RAYCHEM 910 Monitoring & Maintenance Parameters

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Acknowledging & Resetting Alarms

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Alarm Filter Times Table

Table listing alarm types and their associated filter times.

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Alarm Output Normal State

4.2 Console Mode Menus: Alarm Output State Keystrokes

Step-by-step guide on changing the alarm output state from N.C. to N.O.

Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING

RTD Failure Alarm Troubleshooting

Symptoms, causes (e.g., wrong RTD type), and corrective actions for RTD failure alarms.

Incorrect Temperature Troubleshooting

Causes and corrective actions for inaccurate temperature readings, including wiring and RTD issues.

Unstable Temperature Troubleshooting

Covers causes like damaged extension wire or loose connections, and their corrective actions.

High Temperature Alarm Troubleshooting

Addresses high temperature issues due to alarm settings or water flow, suggesting adjustments or checks.

Low Temperature Alarm Troubleshooting

Control Sensor Failure Troubleshooting

Details issues related to the controlling sensor failure, including checking TS FAIL MODE and wiring.

Ground-Fault Alarm Troubleshooting

Covers installation, wet components, or wiring leading to ground-fault alarms, recommending commissioning tests.

Low Current Troubleshooting

Addresses low current issues due to voltage problems or damaged heating cable, suggesting verification and replacement.

Section 6 APPENDIX A: PROPORTIONAL AMBIENT SENSING CONTROL (PASC)

PASC Control Algorithm Explained

Explains how PASC utilizes ambient temperature to control heating cable power for energy efficiency.

Raychem C910-485 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Supply24 VDC
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Storage Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Protection FeaturesShort circuit protection
CertificationsCE, UL

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