Thermotron 8200 Plus - User Manual

A Venturedyne, Ltd., Company
8200+ Display Module
Instruction Manual
Revision 0: September 7, 2017
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 manual set supplied with
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 also may 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

Specifications

Operation

Hardware

Technical specifications of the 8200+ hardware components.

Section 1: Setup

Using the Touch Screen

Instructions on how to interact with the 8200+ display using its touch screen interface.

8200+ Display Controls

Changing Access Levels and Passwords

Procedure for modifying user access levels and setting passwords on the 8200+.

Using the Setup Panels

System Setup Panel

Configuration of general system settings like time, scale, language, and key confirmations.

Control Parameters Panel

Settings for tuning chamber performance and adjusting control parameters.

Computer IO Panel

Configuration of network and serial communication interfaces for the 8200+.

System Events Panel

Section 2: Operation

Manual Mode Operation

Operating the 8200+ controller using setpoint and ramp rate settings.

Running in Manual Mode

Program Mode Operation

Operating the 8200+ controller using programmed sequences of intervals.

Running a Program

Programmed Cycling

Creating or Modifying a Program

Using the Graph Panel

Using the Therm-Alarm Panels

Setting up, viewing, and managing Therm-Alarm protection systems.

Section 3: System Information

Monitors Panel

Control Module Panel

Computer Interface Diagnostic Panel

Section 4: Computer Interface

Overview

Command Syntax

Interface Command Descriptions

Detailed descriptions of individual interface commands and their usage.

Using the Interface Command Set

Examples and guidance on operating the 8200+ via host computer commands.

Computer Interface Troubleshooting and Error Codes

Common problems, solutions, and a list of error codes for interface communication.

Section 5: CM2 Calibration

Calibration Functions

Verifying Analog Input and Analog Outputs

Calibrating Analog Input and Analog Output Channels

Step-by-step guide to calibrating analog inputs and outputs using the wizard.

Adjusting Process Variable Channels

Section 6: Technical Information and Troubleshooting

Interconnect Description

Troubleshooting Procedures

Guidance for diagnosing and resolving common issues with the 8200+ display.

Replacing the 8200+ Display Module

Step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the 8200+ display module.

Thermotron 8200 Plus Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Temperature Range	-70°C to +180°C
Temperature Uniformity	±0.5°C
Humidity Uniformity	±2% RH
Data Logging	Yes
Communication Interface	RS-232, Ethernet
Power Supply	208/230/460 VAC, 50/60 Hz