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Chapter
4
Technical Information
HC8X Heat Control
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Configuration and Addressing
4.5
Configuring the Control Channel as a Follower
The configuration of a control channel as a follower serves for the multi-phase activation of
heating actuators.
In the "Prog" mode, every control channel is enabled, disabled or set as a follower.
An enabled control channel is shown in the address area of the HC8X and its control function
is enabled.
A disabled control channel is not shown in the address area of the HC8X and its control func-
tion is disabled
.
A control channel which is set as a follower is not shown in the address area of the HC8X,
however, the power output is controlled by the previous control channel.
4.5.1
Example for "Channel Following"
1.
Set the HC8X with the slide switch to the "Prog" mode (see Chapter 5.1.1 Setting the
2.
Start the utility program "HC8XINIT.EXE" with parameter /c1 /FX (X = digit of respective
control channel) on the measuring system PC.
The control channel set as a follower and the previous control channel (= controlling chan-
nel) have been prepared for the 2-phase controlling of a heating circuit.
3.
Set the HC8X with the slide switch to the "Norm" mode again (see Chapter 5.1.1 Set-
ting the HC8X Mode, page 5-32).
The control unit works in the preset operating mode with the previously transferred para-
meters in two-phase operation.
4.6
Final Steps
1.
Connect the ground conductor with flat plug contact on the case cover and check cor-
rect seating.
2.
Close and screw on the case cover.
3.
Connect the supply voltage with all poles of the power section.