Watlow F4T Installation And Troubleshooting User’S Guide

Watlow F4T Install & Troubleshooting • 1 • Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Overview .....................................2
Available F4T Literature and Resources .........................2
Chapter 2: Install and Wire .................................4
Getting Started Quickly...The Logical Approach ...................4
Dimensions ...............................................4
Installing the F4T ..........................................5
Panel Mounting the Base .................................5
Flush Mounting the Base ................................. 6
Electrical Isolation .........................................8
Wiring the F4T Base ........................................8
Power Requirements .......................................9
Flex Module (FM) Characteristics ..........................9
Flex Module Installation .....................................9
Wiring the Modules .......................................10
Communications Connections ............................24
Chapter 3: Connecting a PC ...............................25
Using the User Interface (UI) to Change or View Ethernet Settings ...25
Understanding the Front Panel Navigational Buttons ..........25
Connecting the F4T Base to a PC .............................27
DHCP Connection .....................................27
Fixed IP Connection ....................................27
Composer Software ....................................... 28
Starting Composer Software .............................28
Verifying Pluggable Flex Module Installation Using Composer ...28
Chapter 4: Calibration ...................................30
Calibrating the F4T Inputs ..................................30
Required Equipment When Performing Calibration ...............30
Calibration of Analog Inputs .................................31
Using Composer Software to Calibrate Analog Inputs ............. 32
Using the User Interface to Calibrate Analog Inputs ...............32
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ................................33
Replacing the Battery ......................................39
Chapter 6: Appendix ....................................41
F4T Base Specifications ....................................41
F4T Base Ordering Information ...........................44
Flex Modules and Limit I/O Specifications ...................... 45
Flex Module - Mixed I/O Ordering Information ...............48
Flex Module - Limit Ordering Information ...................49
Flex Modules - High Density I/O Specifications ..................49
Flex Module - High Density Ordering Information ............. 53
Flex Module - Communications Ordering Information .........53
How to Reach Us .........................................56
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Watlow F4T Specifications

General

Inputs	Thermocouple, RTD, mA, V
Outputs	Relay, SSR, mA, V
Communication	Ethernet, Modbus RTU
Data Logging	Yes
Certifications	CE, UL, cUL, RoHS
Control Modes	PID, On/Off
Power Supply	100 to 240 VAC
Operating Temperature	0 to 50°C
Enclosure Rating	IP65
Display	4.3 in. (109 mm) color touch panel LCD
Control Loops	Up to 4