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Thermon TC 816 - User Manual

Thermon TC 816
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AF TC4/5 firmware: AZ848/849 rev.2.00
TCD 01 firmware: AZ871 rev.2.43 / AZ884 rev.2.50
Operation Manual 200508 E TC 816
TC 816
Operation Manual
TCD 01
Tracing Control Display
TCD 01
Tracing Control Display

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction to the TC 816 System

1.1 Possible Control Concepts Overview

Overview of control methods including temperature maintenance and frost protection.

TC 816 System Modules and Configuration

2.1 AF TPA Power Supply Module

Power supply for 85-265 Vac, includes alarm contacts.

2.2 AF TC4;TC5 Central Processing Module

Handles independent operation, parameter storage, RS 485/Profibus comms.

2.3 AF TIT Temperature Input Module

8 circuit, 4 wire RTD PT 100 input module.

2.4 AF TIT or ZD TB1 Blind Plate Option

Determines 16 or 8 circuit setup for TC 816.

2.5 AF TOE;TOM Output Modules

Modules for electronic relays (TOE) or mechanical contactors (TOM).

2.6 AF TIC Load Current Module

Module for load current monitoring or ZD TB1 blind plate.

TCD 01 Tracing Control Display Operation

3.1 TCD 01 Description and Controls

Details the TCD 01 display, buttons (Up, Down, Enter, Acknowledge), and indicator lights.

3.2 TCD 01 Start-up Procedure

Steps for starting up the TCD 01, including wiring and address setting.

3.3 TCD 01 General Settings Configuration

Covers Number of First Circuit, Password, Language, Selftest Cycle Time, Baudrate.

Password Input Screen

Screen shown when password protection is active for set point changes.

3.5 Data Communication Bus Search

Automatic search for connected TC 816 controllers on the RS 485 bus.

Bus Configuration Options

RESCAN, CONFIRM, SKIP options after bus search.

3.6 Heat Tracing Circuit Display

Shows status of heat tracing circuits (measured, setpoint, alarms).

Circuit and Zone Numbering

Explains circuit numbers and TC 816 zone numbers for configuration.

Circuit Display Columns Overview

Details columns like Controller/Zone Assignment, Measured, Setpoint.

3.6.5 Column: ALARM Details

Explains alarm codes for controller, limiter, and current lines.

3.7 Acknowledge Alarms Procedure

How to acknowledge controller and current alarms using the 'Q' button.

3.8 Acknowledge Cable Temperature Limiter Trips

Procedure to acknowledge high temperature alarms from a cable limiter.

3.9 Changing Set Points

Steps to modify circuit set points using display controls.

3.10 Changing Parameter Values

Steps to change specific parameters using the display controls.

TC 816 System Parameters

4.1 Altering Parameters Overview

Overview of zone parameters, user-alterable vs. supplier-configured.

4.2 User-Configurable Parameters (TCD 01)

Details user-configurable parameters (P01-P15) via the TCD 01.

4.2.1 Parameter P01: LO-ALARM

Sets the low alarm threshold for temperature zones.

4.2.2 Parameter P02: HI-ALARM

Sets the high alarm threshold for temperature zones.

4.2.3 Parameter P03: DEV-ALARM

Sets the deviation alarm threshold for temperature and current zones.

4.2.4 Parameter P04: AL DELAY

Sets the alarm delay in seconds to avoid spurious trips.

4.2.5 Parameter P05: DIGI IN

Programs digital inputs for MCB/RCD monitoring or operation mode input.

4.2.6 Parameter P06: OP MODE

Configures operation mode: disable, manual, or automatic for each zone.

4.2.7 Parameter P07: MAN OUTP

Sets manual power output (%) when OP MODE is set to manual operation.

4.2.8 Parameter P08: MAX OUTP

Sets maximum controller power output (%) for PID control.

4.2.9 Parameter P09: AV OUTP

Monitors average power output (%) over the past automatic operation period.

4.2.10 Parameter P10: OFFSET

Allows field tuning of temperature and current by adjusting offset.

4.2.11 Parameter P11: COIL FACT

Amount of passes through current transformer for low current measurement.

4.2.12 Parameter P12: ON DELAY

Sets start-up delay time for Frost Protection or ON/OFF control.

Spare Parameters (P13-P15)

Spare parameters for future functional expansion.

4.3 Supplier Configurable Parameters

Details supplier-configured parameters (P16-P29).

4.3.1 Parameter P16: LIM ADDR

Sets communication address of the heat tracing cable temperature limiter zone.

4.3.2 Parameter P17: LIM ZONE

Assigns the zone number of the heat tracing cable temperature limiter.

4.3.3 Parameter P18: CTR MODE

Selects the control mode: PID, APC, or ON/OFF.

4.3.4 Parameter P19: P HEAT

Sets the proportional band (%) for PID control.

4.3.5 Parameter P20: I HEAT

Sets the integration time (seconds) for PID control.

4.3.6 Parameter P21: D HEAT

Sets the differential time (1/10 seconds) for PID control.

4.3.7 Parameter P22: APC MIN T

Sets the lowest ambient temperature for APC control.

4.3.8 Parameter P23: Spare

Spare parameter for future functional expansion.

4.3.9 Parameter P24: HYSTER

Determines the hysteresis for ON/OFF control.

4.3.10 Parameter P25: CYCL TIME

Determines the cycle time (seconds) of the controller output.

4.3.11 Parameter P26: SENSOR #

Assigns the temperature controller zone number for the reference sensor.

4.3.12 Parameter P27: OUTP #

Determines circuit number for temperature controller for Multiple Sensor MODE.

4.3.13 Parameter P28: MS MODE

Determines the Multi Sensor mode (disabled, MIN, AV, MAX).

4.3.14 Parameter P29: Spare

Spare parameter for future functional expansion.

Thermon TC 816 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandThermon
ModelTC 816
CategoryTemperature Controller
LanguageEnglish