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Tidal Engineering Synergy Series User Manual

Tidal Engineering Synergy Series
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Synergy Controller Technical Manual, Revision H
Nano, Micro 2, and Quattro
For One to Four Channel Systems
Tidal Engineering Corporation
2 Emery Ave
Randolph, NJ 07869
support@tidaleng.com
www.tidaleng.com
Document Number TE1813, Revision H: October 18, 2016

Table of Contents

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Tidal Engineering Synergy Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerTidal Engineering
CategoryData Logger
Communication InterfaceUSB
Measurement Channels8 differential or 16 single-ended
Input Types±10V, ±2.5V, ±640mV, ±160mV, 0-20mA, Digital Input, Frequency, Thermocouple, RTD, Resistance
Sampling RateUp to 100 Hz
Memory4MB internal non-volatile flash memory
Power Supply9-36 VDC
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C
Humidity Range0-95% RH, non-condensing

Summary

2.0 Specifications

2.1 Data Sheet

Details the features, inputs, outputs, storage, processors, operating system, and software for the Synergy Controller.

4.0 Equipment Safety and Controller Alarms

5.0 Front Panel and Controls

5.1 Front Panel Layout

Identifies the principal components of the Synergy Controller Interface Panel, including touch screen and keys.

5.2 User Interface

Describes the Synergy Controller's graphical user interface elements like screen navigation keys and function keys.

6.0 Setup Screen

6.2 Calibration

Provides access to setup and calibration parameters, organized into 5 folders including Channel, Altitude, and Input.

6.3 PID Settings

Explains the Proportional, Integral, and Derivative (PID) algorithm implementation for control channels.

6.7 Logging

Explains the controller's logging system for capturing and storing data, alarms, and events to the Storage Card.

6.8 Chamber Setup

Details the Chamber Setup Directory used for factory setup, mapping software outputs to chamber hardware.

6.11 Panel Lock

Details the Panel Lock security feature that restricts access to the Synergy Controller.

7.0 Maintenance Screen

7.2 Alarm Functions

Provides information on low storage/memory alarms and alarm actions like relays and screen flashes.

8.0 COMM Screen

9.0 Prog Screen

Overview of the program editor for creating multi-channel profiles of Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude.

9.2 Creating a New Program

Details the step-by-step guide (Add Step Wizard) for adding and inserting program steps into a new program.

9.3 Step Type Descriptions

Explains the five different step types: Setpoint, Jump Loop, Waitfor, Auto Start, and Stop, with detailed descriptions.

10.0 Run Screen

10.2 Program Control

Explains how to start, stop, pause, and dynamically edit programs using the Run screen buttons.

13.0 Main Screen

13.1 Steady State Operation

Describes how to set steady state setpoints and control chamber power (On/Off) from the Main screen.

13.2 Main Screen Setup

Covers options for Main screen configuration, including Process Graph, text size, and sensor displays.

14.0 Data Acquisition and Logging

14.1 Data Logging Setup

Explains how to configure the logging system using folders for Setup, Options, Profiles, and Data.

15.0 Installation and Troubleshooting

15.1 Installation Check List

Summarizes the six key steps for installing the Synergy Controller, from configuration to system verification.

15.2 Chamber Configuration Selection

Guides the user to select the appropriate chamber configuration for installation.

15.3 Controller Setup

Details the steps for configuring the controller after mounting and wiring, including chamber type and input calibration.

15.4 Generic Chamber Types

Identifies output mappings for standard chamber definitions built into the controller.

16.0 Controller Tuning and Calibration

16.1 PID Tuning

Explains PID algorithms and tuning parameters for channels, including Proportional, Integral, and Derivative.

16.2 Cascade (Part) Temperature Control

Details cascade control, a method using two loops for better performance and faster product temperature control.

16.3 Two-Point Calibration

Describes the calculations for gain (span) and offset for a two-point calibration process.

16.4 End to End Calibration

Explains End-to-End calibration by comparing a reference temperature reading against the controller reading.

17.0 Appendix A Communications

17.3 Profile Creation and Control Commands

Describes commands for remote control, monitoring, and programmatic profile creation, saving, and execution.

19.0 Appendix C Delivering Results

19.2 E-Mail Delivery

Explains the feature for sending alarm, test results, and log file emails automatically to computers and phones.

19.5 Web Touch Remote™ - Synergy Controller Web Server

Details how to set up the chamber and web browser for remote monitoring and control via a web browser.

20.0 Appendix D Bar Code Scanner Setup

20.1 Synergy Controller Macros

Defines a macro as a list of Synergy communication commands executed by barcode scan.

20.4 Bar Code Scanner Installation

Provides instructions for connecting and configuring the ImageTeam 4800 barcode scanner with the Synergy Controller.

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