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K8AC-H

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Parameter Defaults and Descriptions

Item

Mode

Parameter name

Description

Param-

eter

Setting range

Default

Protec-
tion 
Mode

Setting Change Protection

Restricts access to Adjust Mode or Set Mode from Run Mode.

0: Access enabled to both Adjust Mode and Set Mode.

1: Access enabled to Adjust Mode and disabled to Set Mode.

2: Access disabled to both Adjust Mode and Set Mode.

aspt

0 to 2

0

Setting Value Change 

Prohibition

Prohibits changes to set values. 

wtpt

ON/OFF

OFF

Adjust 
Mode

Burnout Alarm 

Value 1

K8AC-H

@

1 Sets the output operation value for the burnout alarm.

The burnout alarm function can be disabled by setting the set value to 

”.

al-1

0.200 to 2.200 A

1.000 A

K8AC-H

@

2

2.00 to 22.00 A

10.00 A

K8AC-H

@

3

20.0 to 200.0 A

100.0 A

Burnout Alarm 

Value 2

K8AC-H

@

1 Sets the output operation value for the burnout alarm.

The burnout alarm function can be disabled by setting the set value to 

”.

al-2

0.200 to 2.200 A

1.000 A

K8AC-H

@

2

2.00 to 22.00 A

10.00A

K8AC-H

@

3

20.0 to 200.0 A

100.0 A

Voltage Fluctuation 

Compensation Standard Value

Sets the standard voltage used by the voltage fluctuation 

compensation function. The fluctuation compensation function 

operates in respect to this set value. 

vfcv

100 to 240 VAC

100 V

Set Mode

All Initialization

Returns all set values and measurement values to their default 

settings.

init

ON/OFF

OFF

Set Value Initialization

Returns all set values to their default settings.

sini

ON/OFF

OFF

Processing Value Initialization

Returns all measurement values to their default settings.

pini

ON/OFF

OFF

Alarm Hysteresis 1

Sets hysteresis for the alarm output value for burnout detection 

(undercurrent) and heater layer short circuits (overcurrent) for CT1.

hys1

1 to 999

10

Alarm Hysteresis 2

Sets hysteresis for the alarm output value for burnout detection 

(undercurrent) and heater layer short circuits (overcurrent) for CT2.

hys2

1 to 999

10

Gate Input Function

Turns the gate input function ON and OFF. If the gate input is turned 

OFF, application as a simple ammeter is possible. 

gate

ON/OFF

ON

Voltage Fluctuation 

Compensation Reference Value Turns the voltage fluctuation compensation function ON and OFF.

comp

ON/OFF

OFF

Startup Lock Time

Sets the lock time for the startup lock. 

stim

0 (OFF) to 255 s

0 (OFF)

Output ON-Delay

Sets the output delay time. Set this parameter to set the operating time.

odly

0.0 (OFF) to 99.9 s

0.0 (OFF)

Soft Startup Time

Sets the soft startup time. Set this parameter only when using a soft 

start function with the power regulator. 

soft

0.0 (OFF) to 99.9 s

0.0 (OFF)

SSR Short Circuit Detection

Turns the SSR short circuit detection function ON and OFF.

ssht

ON/OFF

OFF

SSR Open Circuit Detection

Turns the SSR open circuit detection function ON and OFF.

sopn

ON/OFF

OFF

Heater Layer Short Circuit 

Detection (Overcurrent 

Detection)

Turns the heater layer short circuit (overcurrent) detection function ON 

and OFF.

hrst

ON/OFF

OFF

Heater Layer Short 

Circuit Alarm Level 

(Overcurrent Alarm 

Set Value)

K8AC-H

@

1 Sets the operating level for heater layer short circuit (overcurrent) 

alarms.

The heater layer short circuit alarm level is the same for both CT1 and 

CT2.

hral

0.200 to 2.200 A

2.000 A

K8AC-H

@

2

2.00 to 22.00 A

20.00 A

K8AC-H

@

3

20.0 to 200.0 A

200.0 A

Heater Control Method 

*

1

Sets the control method of the cyclic/phase control heater. 

msmd

PH1, PH3, CYCL

PH1

Switchable Display

Sets the CT for which to normally display the current. 

dsel

CT1, CT2

CT1

Power Save Mode

Turns entering the power save mode ON and OFF.

psmd

ON/OFF

OFF

Power Save Mode Standby Time Sets the time to enter power save mode. 

pstm

10 to 300 s

60 s

Display Mode

Sets a 7-segment (NORM). full-span comparison (CMP), or bar (BAR) 

display. 

dsmd

NORM, CMP, BAR

NORM

Display Refresh Time

Sets the refresh time for the display. 

dsrf

0.2 s, 0.5 s, 1.0 s, FAST 0.5 s

Unit Number

Sets the unit number for RS-485 communications. 

u no

0 to 64

0

Baud Rate

Sets the baud rate for RS-485 communications. 

 dps

1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 

19200

9600

Data Length

Sets the data length for RS-485 communications. 

 len

7, 8

7

Stop Bits

Sets the number of stop bits for RS-485 communications. 

sbit

1, 2

2

Parity Bit

Sets the parity for RS-485 communications. 

prty

EVEN, ODD, NONE

EVEN

Gate OFF output hold time 

*

2

Sets the time from when the gate signal goes OFF until the burnout 

alarm output turns OFF. 

goht

0 to 999 s

2 s

Number of CT passes 1

Sets the number of times the conductor for CT1 is passed through the 

current transformer.

nct1

1 to 99 times

1 time

CT Ratio 1

Sets the CT ratio for CT1.

ctr1

1 to 999

1

Setting 1 for number of effective 

digits to be displayed after the 

decimal point

Sets the number of effective digits to be displayed after the decimal 

point for the CT1 current display.

ndp1

0 to 3 places

Depends 

on the 

model.

Number of CT passes 2

Sets the number of times the conductor for CT2 is passed through the 

current transformer.

nct2

1 to 99 times

1 time

CT Ratio 2

Sets the CT ratio for CT2.

ctr2

1 to 999

1

Setting 2 for number of effective 

digits to be displayed after the 

decimal point.

Sets the number of effective digits to be displayed after the decimal 

point for the CT2 current display.

ndp2

0 to 3 places

Depends 

on the 

model.

Note:

 

Shaded parameters must always be set regardless of the 

measurement method.

Summary of Contents for K8AC-H Series

Page 1: ...nitor for element burnouts on heaters controlled with power regulators that used a three alarm method Normal monitoring is not possible for circuits that use a power regulator with a six alarm method...

Page 2: ...re linked with the control output value from the temperature controller Compatible with Gradient Settings of Power Controllers When using gradient settings with a power controller set a gate current l...

Page 3: ...tput specifi cations Com munica tions output Current input range 0 200 to 2 200 A 2 00 to 22 00 A 20 0 to 200 0 A 100 to 240 VAC ON OFF control SSR control Two current inputs for either single phase o...

Page 4: ...ut impedance 4 k min Cyclic and phase con trol 4 to 20 mA DC Burnout detection is possible for an input of 7 mA or greater Input impedance 50 max Outputs Relay contact outputs K8AC H C FLK One SPDT re...

Page 5: ...als and output terminals Dielectric strength 2 000 V for 1 min Between terminals and case Between power supply terminals CT primary terminals and gate input terminals communications terminals Between...

Page 6: ...VAC 0 3 A 30 VDC 1 A Maximum contact voltage 125 VAC 60 VDC Maximum contact current 1 A Maximum switching capaci ty 37 5 VA 30 W Minimum applicable load failure rate P value refer ence value 5 VDC 10...

Page 7: ...ct to the operating power supply All models 3 to 4 5 to 6 Outputs Outputs SSR open or short circuit detection results Outputs heater burnout or layer short circuit detection results K8AC H2 N transist...

Page 8: ...CTs for three phase heaters For three phase heaters always set the burnout alarm set values for both CT1 and CT2 5 6 3 4 Transistor Output K8AC H2 N FLK CT2 CT1 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 RS 485 X 4 5...

Page 9: ...ransistor Output K8AC H2 N FLK Heater Power supply Power Regulator Temperature Controller 4 to 20 mA current output Operation Description If the heater current detected at either CT1 or CT2 falls belo...

Page 10: ...o after one heater burns out with the current prior to the burnout i e the normal current taken as 1 3 In actual operation there may be effects from factors such as load heater imbalances so conduct a...

Page 11: ...s output accordingly SSR Short Circuit Detection If current is measured when there is no gate input an SSR short circuit error is detected and an alarm is output SSR Open Circuit Detection If current...

Page 12: ...Short Open Circuit Alarm Using the Power Regulator s Gradient Settings The power regulator s gradient settings can be used to prevent malfunction by setting the operation gate current level The relati...

Page 13: ...or over OFF for less than 4 mA SSR SSR error Lights when an SSR error occurs open or short circuit OFF when SSR is normal ALM Alarm Lights for heater burnout or overcurrent OFF at all other times Up k...

Page 14: ...pe P should be selected Type P is also selected for cyclic control Select the appropriate relay or transistor output specifications depending on the application K8AC H Parameter Settings Procedure Onl...

Page 15: ...freshed each time an alarm is output and it is saved in non volatile memory The value is saved when power is interrupted The number of outputs is not counted for the test function After counting to 99...

Page 16: ...r at least 1s Press the L key for at least 1 s Press the S key for at least 1 s Press the L key for at least 1s When the key is released Press the S key for at least 1 s Press the L and M keys Press t...

Page 17: ...layer short circuit detection function SSR open circuit detection function SSR short circuit detection function Output ON delay time Soft startup time Startup lock time Gate input function Alarm hyst...

Page 18: ...99 9 s 0 0 OFF SSR Short Circuit Detection Turns the SSR short circuit detection function ON and OFF ssht ON OFF OFF SSR Open Circuit Detection Turns the SSR open circuit detection function ON and OFF...

Page 19: ...te current level Sets the gate current level for SSR operation This setting is valid only when cyclic or phase control is selected as the heater control method sglv 4 0 to 20 mA 7 0 mA Cycle time 3 Se...

Page 20: ...ntact Approx 3 dia 18 22 Approx 6 dia Plug Contact Lead Plug 100 15 30 30 5 Two M3 Depth 4 max 12 dia 40 40 5 15 Current Transformer K8AC CT200 Pre wired Leads Current Transformer K8AC CT200L 1 8 76 4...

Page 21: ...o can cause unintended operation and may result in accident or corruption of the product 3 Do not use thinner or similar solvent for cleaning Use commercial alcohol 4 When discarding properly dispose...

Page 22: ...larm of the K8AC H P FLK when phase control is used Set the burnout alarm value of the K8AC H P FLK based on the current measurement value with the heater output at 100 This is because the burnout det...

Page 23: ...RODUCTS UNLESS OMRON S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE PROPERLY HANDLED STORED INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION ABUSE MISUSE OR INAPPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OR REPAIR A...

Page 24: ...em as a whole has been designed to address the risks and that the OMRON products are properly rated and installed for the intended use within the overall equipment or system Authorized Distributor In...

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