DEKKER Vacuum Technologies, Inc. / Part No. 9983-0000-E02 / September 2019
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INTRODUCTION
The Dekker Controller provides for system control as well as monitoring of system status. Service functions
include display of spare parts list, maintenance schedules, service history, and logging of fault conditions.
The Dekker Controller includes a 4-line large-font LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a durable Lexan membrane
keypad, and multiple status LEDs. Communication between controllers is via RS-485 for multimachine systems.
An Ethernet port provides for remote monitoring and control via TCP/IP protocols and can be enhanced with
the use of Dekker’s OnDek Software (optional and purchased separately as Item# 9985-2000-000).
Input/Output (I/O) includes 9 digital (24VDC) inputs and 7 dry relay contact outputs. Analog I/O includes 2
RTD (Resistance Temperature Detectors) inputs, four 0-10VDC/4-20mA inputs, one 0-10VDC output, and
one 4-20mA output. Power input to the controller is 24VDC.
DEKKER CONTROLLER KEYPAD
The Dekker Controller text display, buttons, and LEDs are described below.
4 line LCD Display
UP/DOWN arrow button
is used to navigate menus and change values for setpoints, real-time clock,
vacuum units, and temperature units.
ENTER button
is used to select menu items, menus and values.
HAND/AUTO LED
is used to identify the run status of the system. Orange = Hand (manual
operation). Green = Auto.
HAND/AUTO button
is used to alternate between Hand (manual operation) and Auto mode.
POWER ON LED
is used to indicate if the controller power is on. Red = Controller power is
on.
POWER button
is used to turn the controller on and off.
