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ep3 SerieS

PWM Mode

4-20mA
Voltage
Tristate

PWM

Network

Control

INPUT

Tristate Timing
Network
FS Point
Zero
RUN

SETTING

The tristate pullup is requires to ensure correct operation when using the tristate or 
PWM modes. 

To set the minimum pulse value, adjust the Setting and Input switches as shown:

sPecial instructions

The number displayed on the LCD screen is the minimum pulse in 100ths of a second. 
If the controller receives a pulse of this duration or shorter, the output will go to 0% 
of the range specified with the zero and span settings. After setting this value, wait 
10 seconds before power cycling the EP.  If you power cycle before 10 seconds, your 
settings will be erased and the setpoint will default to the previous setting.  The 
full scale (100%) pulse is 126 * minimum pulse; a pulse of this duration or longer  
will produce 100% output. Output is calculated as the linear ratio between the zero 
and span setpoints. The minimum pulse setting has a minimum number of 1 and a 
maximum number of 60. The device's internal counters measure the contact closure 
time with 100Hz resolution.

Tristate Mode

The tristate pullup is required to ensure correct operation when using the tristate or 
PWM modes. 

Traveltime is defined as the contact closure time required to go from zero to full scale. 
If traveltime is set to 10 seconds and the TRISTATE 1 input is shorted out for 5 seconds, 
the output will be 50%.  If the input is shorted for another 5 seconds, the output 
will be 100%.  If you short out TRISTATE 2 (the decreasing input) for 10 seconds, the 
products output will return to 0%.  

To set the travel time, adjust the Setting and Input switches as shown:

4-20mA
Voltage
Tristate

PWM

Network

Control

INPUT

Press the (+) or (-) buttons to increase or decrease the travel time.  Minimum travel 
time is 5 seconds; maximum is 600 seconds.  After setting this value, wait 10 seconds 
before power cycling the EP.  If you power cycle before 10 seconds, your settings 
will be erased and the setpoint will default to previous setting. The device's internal 
counters measure the contact closure time with 100Hz resolution.

Note:  If Tristate input is to be operated by a triac output, an AC relay is required to 
provide a dry contact closure to the EP3 input.

Analog Output

The output is generated from the branch pressure. It is calculated as the ratio of the 
Zero and FS Point settings, i.e. (Branch psi)/(FS-zero)= %.

For a Zero set at 0psi, FS Point at 20psi, and branch pressure at 16psi in 4-20mA: 
 

16/(20-0)=0.80

 

(16mA*0.8)+4ma=16.8mA

For a Zero set at 0psi, FS Point at 20psi, and branch pressure at 16psi in voltage:
 

10V*0.8=8VDC

FS Point and Zero Setting

To set the Zero or FS point, move the SETTING slide switch from RUN to Zero or FS 
point setting, respectively.  

Slow green

Normal operation

Slow green with one fast red

Manual mode alarm (contacts open)

Slow green with two fast reds

Pressure loss alarm active (contacts open)

Slow red

SETTINGS slide switch not in RUN position

Two fast reds

Slide switch not in RUN position and Alarm 

(contacts open)

Three fast reds

Over-voltage or over-current fault

Four fast reds

Over pressure on branch side; over 25 psi.

Blink Codes

Tubing Length

Minimum tubing length is 15ft or an equivalent volume of 2.2 cubic inches.  Shorter 
tubing lengths can cause the unit to oscillate.

Tristate Timing
Network
FS Point
Zero
RUN

SETTING

Alarms

Alarm contacts are closed in "normal" operation (auto mode setting). 

Alarm Contact:  Contacts open when no power is applied or when the device 
is in an alarm state.

Manual Mode Alarm:  The contacts are open in manual mode setting.  
Contacts will then close for normal operation.  Move the P-LOSS/MAN jumper 
to the manual mode setting.  You do not need to power cycle the product 
after moving jumpers or switches.

Pressure Loss Alarm:  The contacts will open when the branch pressure falls 
and stays below 20% of the desired pressure for a period of 2 minutes. 

Tristate Timing
Network
FS Point
Zero
RUN

SETTING

Tristate Timing
Network
FS Point
Zero
RUN

SETTING

The ‘Set’ icon will appear on the LCD.  Using the (+) and (-) buttons, add or decrease 
the pressure setpoints.

Summary of Contents for EP3 Series

Page 1: ...1 2 digit LCD back light Minimum Tubing Length 15 feet Port Connection 1 8 id poly tubing Media Connection Clean dry air or inert gas Not for use with oxygen service or combustible gases ForshortertubingrunsuseP NAA45PneumaticCapacitor EMCConformance EN61000 6 3ClassB 2001 EN61000 6 1 2001 EN61000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 2001 EMCTestMethods IEC61000 4 2 2001 04 IEC61000 4 3 2001 IEC61000 4 4 2001 IE...

Page 2: ...IGURATION INPUT User selectable current 4 20mA or VOLTAGE 0 5 0 10V Tri state PWM OUTPUT STANDARD 0 20psig OUTPUT OPTION 4 20mA 0 10V Feedback status for branch pressure SETTINGS User programmable Tristate Timing travel time Min 5 seconds Max 600 seconds Default 60 seconds PWM Min pulse setting 0 01 0 6 seconds Full Scale FS scale point user programmable 0 25psi Zero user programmable 0 25psig Aft...

Page 3: ...ILTER 20 45psi Regulator AIR COMPRESSOR PWMControlExample Input switch set to PWM Tri State jumper set to ON GND INPUT 24V CH2 CH1 PWM 4 20mA 0 10V ALARM CONTACTS POWER SOURCE BRANCH TRI STATE CONTACTS CH1 OR CH2 OR TRAP FILTER 20 45psi Regulator AIR COMPRESSOR Subtract Pressure Add Pressure Tri stateControlExample Input switch set to TRI STATE Tri State jumper set to ON Current voltageControl Vol...

Page 4: ...wer cycling the EP If you power cycle before 10 seconds your settings will be erased and the setpoint will default to previous setting The device s internal counters measure the contact closure time with 100Hz resolution Note If Tristate input is to be operated by a triac output an AC relay is required to provide a dry contact closure to the EP3 input AnalogOutput The output is generated from the ...

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