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Program Functions
Program Functions
Program Functions
Program Functions
Program Functions
Programming
Programming
Programming
Programming
Programming
The microprocessor controller can store up to 8 temperature programs, each
one having up to 15 program steps (16 setpoints). You can select, enter or
run one program at a time. The procedure for selecting a program is
discusssed in Program Control on page 17. The programs can cover the
unit's full temperature operating range in 0.01°C increments. Step times can
vary from 0 to 6,500 minutes in 0.1 minute increments. Each program can be
set up to run as many as 9999 repetitions (LOOPS).
The controller can store all programs in its nonvolatile memory, see Program
Control on page 17.
The programming process begins with program definition. Define your
program as a series of setpoints with a known period of time interval be-
tween each of them. Each interval is one step. Give careful attention to the
first part of your program. What conditions must exist at the beginning of
your process? For example, you may wish to program an initial period of
constant temperature at the starting setpoint to allow for thermal stabilization.
When you start a program it begins immediately at the initial programmed
setpoint (SP1).
Consider the unit’s limitations when designing programs. Temperature or
time parameters which exceed the performance capabilities of the bath will
result in unsatisfactory operation. It is possible to create a program calling for
very rapid changes in temperature. Although the equipment may not be
capable of producing such changes, it may be practical to program such
steps as a way to cause the fastest
possible temperature change.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE: The refrigeration system is designed not to operate above 40°C bath
temperature.
Temperature
°C
60
55
50
0
120
240
360
480
600
P1
P2
P3
P4
SP1
SP2
SP5
SP3
SP4
Setpoint 1 = 50°
Period 1 = 120 minutes
Setpoint 2 = 50°
Period 2 = 120 minutes
Setpoint 3 = 60°
Period 3 = 240 minutes
Setpoint 4 = 60°
Period 4 = 120 minutes
Setpoint 5 = 50°
Time Minutes
Typical Program