Watlow F4T User Manual

Watlow F4T Controller • 1 • Table of Contents
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Table of Contents .........................................1
Chapter 1: Overview
.......................................4
Available F4T Literature and Resources ....................................4
Technical Assistance
..................................................4
Document Overview and Purpose
........................................5
A Conceptual View of the F4T System
.....................................6
Inputs
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Functions
.........................................................7
Outputs
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What is a Profile
...................................................8
Data Logging
......................................................8
Chapter 2: Composer
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Software ...............................9
Installing Composer
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Software ..........................................9
Using Composer
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Software ...........................................10
Overview Screen
...................................................12
Device Details
......................................................17
Configuring Pluggable Flex Modules
.....................................18
Configuring the Application using the Function Block Diagram
................20
Personalizing the User Interface (UI) Using Composer
® ....................... 27
Setting Up Data Log Files Using Composer
® ................................. 27
Creating and Editing Profiles Using Composer
® ..................................35
Chapter 3: Using the F4T Front Panel ...........................43
Navigating and Understanding the User Interface (UI) .......................43
Understanding F4T Menus
...........................................43
Event Driven Menus
................................................43
Home Screen Described
............................................45
Front Panel Navigational Buttons
......................................45
Configuring Ethernet Communications
...................................46
Default Ethernet Parameters and Settings
...............................46
Personalizing the Home Screen Using the UI
..............................47
Front Panel Usage From the Home Screen
................................49
Creating a Profile
..................................................49
Profile Actions From the Home Screen
.................................51
Starting a Profile Using the Calendar
...................................52
Changing Loop Operational Parameters
................................52
Using the Output Widget
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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