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NOVUS AUTOMATION 

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N2020 Controller 

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER – INSTRUCIONS MANUAL – V1.0x D 

SAFETY ALERTS 

The symbols below are used on the equipment and throughout this 

document to draw the user’s attention to important operational and 

safety information. 

 

 

CAUTION: 

Read the manual thoroughly 

before installing and 

operating the equipment. 

CAUTION OR DANGER: 

Electrical shock hazard 

All safety related instructions that appear in the manual must be 

observed to ensure personal safety and to prevent damage to either 

the instrument or the system. If the instrument is used in a manner not 

specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the 

equipment may be impaired. 

INSTALLATION / CONNECTIONS 

The controller must be fastened on a panel, following the sequence 

of steps described below: 

 

Prepare a panel cut-out of 45 x 93 mm; 

 

Remove the mounting clamps from the controller; 

 

Insert the controller into the panel cut-out; 

 

Slide the mounting clamp from the rear to a firm grip at the panel. 

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 

The controller complete set of features is drawn in 

Fig. 01

 

 

 

Fig. 01

 - Input connections, outputs and power supply 

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION 

 

Leads of input signals may travel the plant, separately of output 

and feeding leads, if is possible in grounded conduits. 

 

All electronic instruments must be powered by a clean mains 

supply, proper for instrumentation. 

 

It is strongly recommended to apply RC'S FILTERS (noise 

suppressor) to contactor coils, solenoids, etc. 

FEATURES 

INPUT TYPE SELECTION 

The input type to be used by the controller is defined in the 

equipment settings. 

Table 01

  shows the input options available for 

the user, one of them must be selected during the controller setting. 

TYPE 

CODE 

RANGE OF MEASUREMENT 

Thermocouple 

J

 

Tc j 

Range: -110 to 950 °C (-166 to 1742 °F) 

Thermocouple 

K

 

Tc k 

Range: -150 to 1370 °C (-238 to 2498 °F) 

Thermocouple 

T

 

Tc t 

Range: -160 to 400 °C (-256 to 752 °F) 

Pt100 

Pt 

Range: -200 to 850 °C (-328 to 1562 °F) 

Table 01

 – Inputs types 

 

 

Fig. 02

 - Connection of 

thermocouple 

Fig. 03

 - Connection of 3-wires 

Pt100 

Notes: 
1-

 

The specification of controller accuracy does not consider the 

error showed by the temperature sensor used. 

2-

 

Suitable extension cables must be used with thermocouples. 

3-

 

In order to use 2-wire Pt100 thread, connect 23 and 24 terminals. 

The sensor must be connected between 22 and 23 terminals. If 

the sensor is 4-wired, keep one of the wires disconnected close to 

the controller. The wires used must always have the same section 

(same gauge). 

OUTPUTS 

The controller offers two, three or four output channels, depending on 

the loaded optional features. Those channels are configured by the 

user to act as control outputs, alarm outputs, LBD Function or PV or 

SP retransmission. 

OUT1

 - 

Logical pulse, 5 Vdc / 25 mA 

 

Available at terminals 19 and 20 of controller 

OUT2

 - 

Relay SPST-NA 

 

Available at terminals 17 and 18 of controller 

OUT3

 - 

Relay SPST-NA 

 

Available at terminals 15 and 16 of controller 

Summary of Contents for N2020

Page 1: ...r instrumentation It is strongly recommended to apply RC S FILTERS noise suppressor to contactor coils solenoids etc FEATURES INPUT TYPE SELECTION The input type to be used by the controller is defined in the equipment settings Table 01 shows the input options available for the user one of them must be selected during the controller setting TYPE CODE RANGE OF MEASUREMENT Thermocouple J Tc j Range ...

Page 2: ... control and also with the PID control with the automatic tuning resource ALARM OUTPUT The controller has two alarms which may be directed for any of the output channels These alarms can be configured to operate the different functions described on Table 02 off Alarms turned off lo Alarm of Absolute Minimum Value Triggers when the value of measured PV is below the value defined for alarm Setpoint ...

Page 3: ...This feature is disabed if the parameter is set to 0 zero PROGRAMS OF RAMP AND SOAK The controller allows the creation of one ramps and temperature soaks program This program is created from the values definition of SP and time intervals defining up to nine 9 program segments The figure below shows a program model with 9 segments Fig 04 Example of ramps and soaks program The program created is sto...

Page 4: ...e the MV value may be changed by the user To differ this screen from SP screen the MV value blinks constantly E pr Enable Program Selects the ramp and soak profile program to be executed no the program is not executed yes the program is executed With enabled outputs RvN YES the program starts right after the program is selected rvn RUN Function Enables control outputs and alarms YES Outputs enable...

Page 5: ... measured signal PV Adjustable between 0 and 20 In 0 zero it means filter turned off and 20 means maximum filter The higher the filter value the slower is the response of the measured value Dp po Decimal Point Determines the presentation of the decimal point vni t Unit Defines the temperature unit to be used Indication in Celsius f Indication in Fahrenheit 0ffs Offset Parameter that allows the use...

Page 6: ...roller serial number is displayed by pressing for 5 seconds DETERMINATION OF PID PARAMETERS Automatic tuning allows the controller to obtain P I D parameters proportional band full rate derivative time During the process of determining automatically the PID parameters the system is controlled in ON OFF in the programmed Setpoint The auto tuning process may take several minutes to be completed depe...

Page 7: ...ture sensor 15 minutes minimum time for terminal accommodations shall be observed SAFETY INFORMATION Any control system design should take into account that any part of the system has the potential to fail This product is not a protection or safety device and its alarms are not intended to protect against product failures Independent safety devices should be always provided if personnel or propert...

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