Azbil SLPC1F, User Manual

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Chapter 1. Introduction
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This software, model No. SLP-C1F (hereafter called “the loader”), is an engineering tool equipped not only with the
basic functions for configuring and monitoring the C1M single loop controller, but also with a PID Simulator for
improving controllability.
The loader is a software package that runs on a PC with the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
Note
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Install the loader on a PC by following
Installation procedure (p. 2-1)
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„ Functions of the loader
The loader has the following functions:
• Setup
• Monitoring
• Calibration and checking
• PID Simulator
z Setup
This function is for setting the required controller parameters on the PC and
writing (transferring) them to the controller. For details, refer to the following.
Chapter 3. Setup
z Monitoring
After writing the setup parameters to the controller, the user can do a trial run and
change control constants, tune the controller, switch modes (RUN/READY, AUTO/
MANUAL, etc.), and check the status of operation and of alarms.
The operating status can also be checked and collected on the Trend screen, and
collected data can be output in CSV format so that it can be used in third-party
spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel. For details, refer to the following.
Chapter 4. Monitoring
z Calibration and checking
This function is used to calibrate and check controller input.
For details on the calibration/inspection function, refer to the following.
Single Loop Controller Model C1M User’s Manual for Installation and
Configuration (CP-SP-1448E).
z PID Simulator
The PID Simulator assists in adjusting PID values using Azbil’s proprietary
simulation technology.
Chapter 5. Adjusting PID Values (p. 5-1)