PD500
SuperNova PID Process & Temperature Controllers
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OVERVIEW
The SuperNova PD500 Series of PID Process & Temperature
Controllers are a complete line of PID and on/off controllers.
Available in popular 1/4, 1/8 (V), and 1/16 DIN sizes, and with a
shallow depth behind panel of only 2.5" (63 mm) they are easy
to fit into almost any panel, product, or enclosure.
Voltage, current (with external resistor), and direct temperature
thermocouple and RTD inputs make them an excellent choice
for any control application requiring easy to change, visible set
points.
This modern line of controllers shows the process variable
(PV), set value (SV), and manipulated value (output level %,
MV) on a striking reverse polarity LCD screen.
The front panel
has indicators for RUN, COM, OUT 1 & 2, REM, MANU, TUNE,
and LOCK. Indicators for units (˚C, ˚F, %, or none) can also be
displayed.
Changing between auto and manual control modes is
accomplished by holding two buttons that are labelled SET and
. A graphic on the front panel indicates that these buttons
control the Auto/Manual (A/M) function:
The main control outputs can be a 4-20 mA (SCR), voltage
pulse (SSR), or relay output. A secondary control output relay
is standard, which allows for one or two direction SV control
(i.e., heating and cooling).
Two alarm relays increase the utility of the SuperNova controller.
The relays can be used for alarm or simple control applications.
The alarms may relate directly to the process variable, or be
based on deviation from the current set value.
A 4-20 mA retransmit option is available to retransmit the
process variable, set value, or output level. This is especially
useful for temperature inputs like thermocouples and RTDs.
Other options include a secondary 4-20 mA input to remotely
control the set value, and RS-485 for Modbus communication.
A mini-USB port may be used for a direct PC connection to
run the SuperNova software for monitoring, programming, and
data logging. This USB port is located on the rear behind the
panel for PD510 1/16 DIN models, and on the front behind an
IP65 rubber tab on PD520 and PD530 1/8 and 1/4 DIN models
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The Only PID Process & Temperature Controller You Will Ever Need
Front Panel Buttons and Status Indicators
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STATUS INDICATORS
UNIT
Displays °C, °F, %, or no unit
depending on set value unit.
PROCESS VALUE
Displays PV value in operating mode,
displays parameter name in menu mode.
SET VALUE OR OUTPUT VALUE
Displays SV or control output value in operating
mode, displays parameter set value in menu mode.
MANIPULATED/
OUTPUT VALUE
Control output value in
operating mode.
RUN:
RUN or STOP status.
Turns on during control.
OUT1:
Control output 1 status.
Blinks proportionally for 0-100% output.
OUT2:
Control output 2 status.
Blinks proportionally for 0-100% output.
SUB1:
Sub output 1 status.
Turns on when sub output 1 is on.
SUB2:
Sub output 2 status.
Turns on when sub output 2 is on.
COM:
Communications status.
Blinks during active serial communications.
REM:
Remote input status.
Turns on when remote input is active.
MANU:
Manual control mode status.
Turns on when manual output is on.
TUNE (T):
Auto-tuning status.
Blinks during the auto-tuning process.
LOCK:
Lock setting status.
Turns on when lock is set.
RUN/
STOP
SHIFT/
DOWN
UP
SET
MODE
USB PORT
The USB port for the
PD510 is located on the
top of the unit.
