Thermotron 3200 - User Manual

A Venturedyne, Ltd. Company
3200 Programmer/Controller
Operator Manual
Revision 2: May 12, 2010
This generic manual is intended for reference purposes only and is not intended to
be used to operate your equipment. For operating instructions and a description of
the features used on your specific control system, see the hard copy manual set for
your Thermotron product.
This manual provides the most current generic operating instructions for this
controller at the time of its revision date. Therefore this manual may not include
some recent software changes. This manual may also cover features that are not
available on your current controller. Examples within this manual are for typical
configurations that may not apply to the configuration of your control system.

Summary

Understanding the 3200 Controller Operation

Introduction to the 3200 Controller

Overview of the 3200 programmer/controller, its capabilities, and basic hardware.

Navigating the Display and Basic Functions

Instructions for using the display module, accessing screens, and understanding basic functions.

Manual Mode Operation

Step-by-step guide to operating the 3200 controller in manual mode.

Running and Editing Programs

Procedures for running programs, holding, and editing during operation.

System Setup and Configuration Options

General System Settings Adjustment

How to change temperature scale, light timeout, and key beep settings.

Control Parameter Tuning Procedures

Tuning proportional band and integral time for standard control parameters.

PTC and Process Alarm Setup

Configuring Product Temperature Control (PTC) and setting process alarms.

Access Levels and System Events

Managing user access levels, passwords, and configuring system events.

Advanced Programming and Safety Features

Creating and Managing Programs

Detailed steps for programmed cycling, creating, editing, and deleting programs.

Therm-Alarm Functions Overview

Understanding Therm-Alarm operating modes, status, and positioning sensors.

Therm-Alarm Settings and Calibration

Changing Therm-Alarm settings, muting/resetting alarms, and calibration.

CM2 Module Calibration

Calibrating Control and Monitor Channels

Procedures for calibrating control and monitor channels using a simulator.

Calibrating Analog Outputs

Steps to calibrate the analog output channels of the CM2 module.

Thermotron 3200 Specifications

General

Humidity Range	10% to 95% RH
Temperature Control Accuracy	±0.3°C
Control Type	PID
Display	Color LCD
Communication Interface	RS-232, Ethernet