9
Programming and Executing Profiles
Model 101303-50
Programming and Executing Profiles
This section outlines how to manage and execute temperature vs. time profiles.
Detailed explanation of the menu structure and profile parameters can be found in
the
Watlow® Series 96 User’s Manual
.
Note:
The default settings of the HeatWave Labs Model 101303-
50 allow for only a subset of step parameters that are
available in the Watlow Series 96 Controller. For example,
by default, the “program type” parameter found in the
Global Menu is set to “time based”, which means setpoint
steps are specified in time durations as opposed to being
specified as a ramp rate in degrees per unit time. In
addition, event inputs and outputs are not used. Therefore,
the event handling functions and “wait for event” features
are not implemented.
Three menus are used to manage and execute profiles: the Pre-run Menu, the Run
Menu, and the Programming Menu. They can be accessed from the Home Page of
the system. The Home Page is essentially the main display, where process
temperature and setpoint are displayed, and when the unit is not in another menu.
Menu
Function
Programming
Allows the user to program the steps that are stored in the
two profiles. Use the blue Advance key to scroll through
parameters and press the Infinity key to exit the menu.
Pre-Run
The Pre-Run menu allows the user to select a file and
step number from which to begin execution, or to resume
a previously halted profile. Enter the Pre-Run menu by
pressing the Infinity key from the Home Page. Scroll
through the menu using the blue Advance key. While in
the Pre-Run menu, the Profile Indicator will be flashing.
Run
The Run menu is available while a profile is running,
allowing the user to view the setpoint and time remaining
for the currently running step. Enter the Run menu (and
start the selected file and step) by pressing the Infinity key
from the Pre-Run menu. Scroll through the menu using
the blue Advance key. While in the Run menu, the Profile
Indicator will be continuously illuminated.
Programming a Profile
Two separate and distinct profiles, each containing up to eight steps may be stored
in the controller. The step type can be any one of four step types available: set point
step, soak step, jump loop step, or end step. Various parameters will need to be
specified for each step, the number and types of which will depend on the step type
chosen.