RKS RS400 - User Manual

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IMR02Y03-E1
Temperature Controller
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RS100/RS400
Instruction Manual
RKC INSTRUMENT INC.
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Summary

Safety Precautions

1. OUTLINE

1.1 Features

Details the key features of the high-performance digital controller.

1.3 Model Code

Explains how to check the product specification using the model code list.

1.6 Handling Procedure to Operation

2. MOUNTING

2.1 Mounting Cautions

Provides essential warnings and environmental conditions for safe instrument mounting.

2.3 Procedures of Mounting and Removing

3. WIRING

3.1 Wiring Cautions

Important warnings and guidelines for safe and correct instrument wiring.

3.3 Wiring of Each Terminal

4. BASIC OPERATION AND PARAMETER LIST

4.2 Parameter Types and Switching

4.4 Protecting Setting Data

5. OPERATION

5.1 Operating Precautions

Essential checks and precautions before operating the controller.

5.2 Setup Procedures

5.3 Initial Setup before Operation

Covers initial parameter setup, especially for alarm-related operations.

5.4 Setting the Control Set Value [Set value (SV)]

5.5 Setting the Alarm Set Value

5.6 Tuning the PID Parameters (Execution of AT)

Guides through the Autotuning process to automatically set optimal PID values.

6. INPUT FUNCTION

6.1 Changing Input

6.4 Changing Error Handling at Input Error

Configuration of PV flashing, control output, and alarm action during input errors.

7. OUTPUT FUNCTION

7.1 Changing Output Assignment

8. SETTING AND KEY OPERATION

8.1 Limiting the Setting Range of Set Value (SV)

8.3 Restricting Key Operation

Utilizing the Set data lock function to prevent unauthorized parameter changes.

9. DISPLAY FUNCTION

10. ALARM FUNCTION

10.1 Using Alarm Function

General procedures for setting up and configuring the alarm functions.

10.2 Using Control Loop Break Alarm (LBA)

Details on setting up and using the Control Loop Break Alarm (LBA).

10.3 Using Heater Break Alarm (HBA) (Optional)

Configuration procedures for the optional Heater Break Alarm (HBA).

11. CONTROL FUNCTION

11.1 Running;Stopping control (RUN;STOP transfer)

11.2 Changing Control Action

Explains the different control actions like PID, ON/OFF, and Heat/Cool.

11.3 Setting PID Values Automatically (Autotuning)

Procedure for automatically measuring and setting optimal PID values using Autotuning.

11.4 Setting PID Values Automatically (Startup tuning)

Automatic PID value calculation for systems requiring different values based on settings.

11.5 Setting PID Values Manually

11.6 Controlling with ON;OFF Action

11.7 Controlling with Heat;Cool Action

Details on Heat/Cool PID control methods and their parameters like overlap/deadband.

11.8 Increasing Control Response;Suppressing Overshoot (Fine tuning)

12. COMMUNICATION FUNCTION (OPTIONAL)

12.2 Connections

12.3 Setting

Description of communication parameters and setting procedures.

12.4 RKC Communication Protocol

12.5 Modbus Protocol

Explanation of Modbus protocol, message format, function codes, and communication modes.

13. TROUBLESHOOTING

13.1 Error Displays

Describes error displays for input errors and self-diagnostic errors.

13.2 Solutions for Problems

Provides possible causes and solutions for various instrument errors and problems.

14. SPECIFICATIONS

Measured input

Output

Control

Detailed specifications for PID and Heat/Cool PID control parameters.

Alarm function

Specifications for alarm types, settings, additional functions, and LBA.

Heater break alarm (HBA)

Specifications for Heater Break Alarm (HBA), including setting range and determination time.

Communication

Self-diagnostic function

Details on error codes generated by the instrument's self-diagnostic function.

RKS RS400 Specifications

General

Control Mode	PID, ON/OFF
Mounting	Panel Mount
Input	Thermocouple, RTD
Output	Relay, SSR
Display	Dual 4-digit LED
Power Supply	100-240VAC 50/60Hz