REACTOR.DOC 11/8/99
Batch Reactor Demonstration
6.
Activity:
When controller has entered HEATUP step, scroll to temperature control
displays
Look for:
Cascade control for temperature is now active
Master controller setpoint value ramps to 111ºF
Benefit:
Continuous control is completely integrated with sequential control without the
need for an external device
Cascade with full tracking provides tight temperature control
7.
Activity:
When batch cycle has entered HOLD step, return to main batch display
Press MAN key to put batch cycle in manual control
Look for:
Batch status on line 2 changes to MANUAL
STP indication appears next to Scroll key
Activity:
Press STP key (scroll key) to scroll to COOLDOWN
Press MAN key again to return batch cycle to automatic control
Look for:
Batch status on line 2 changes to AUTO
Batch resumes automatic control in COOL step
Activity:
Scroll to TIC-100 display
Look for:
Temperature setpoint ramping down to cool setpoint
Benefits:
Manual control of batch cycle from front panel without need of external
operator terminal
Integration of sequential and continuous control in same device
8.
Activity:
When batch cycle has entered DRAIN cycle, scroll to level display
Look for:
Falling reactor level as vessel is drained
Benefit:
Display of all process information on controller front panel
Note: When drain cycle is finished (level has returned to 0 and current step shows as END), press the
MANUAL key, change the step to OFF, and press the AUTO key to return the batch to OFF status. Press
the MAN key again to change to automatic mode, and the demonstration may now be run again.
