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7.4 The TCM2 in Ambient Sensing Applications
The TCM2 may also be configured for Ambient Proportional Control (APC). One
or two RTD’s may be used to sense ambient temperatures in the process area.
Under the APC method, the HEATER 100% and HEATER OFF are shown in
place of MAINTAIN TEMP and BANDWIDTH. HEATER 100% should be set to
the lowest expected ambient temperature. HEATER OFF should be set to the
temperature at which the heat is no longer required.
Figure 7.2:
APC Power vs Temperature
As shown in
Figure 7.2
, at the lowest expected ambient temperature the heat
trace will operate at 100% power and then ramp down to a 18% power level at
HEATER OFF. If the ambient rises above this value, the heat trace will then turn
off. So, for example, if the lowest expected ambient temperature around a given
process unit is -40°F (-40°C), then one would set the circuit to operate using
APC, and set HEATER 100% to -40°F (-40°C). HEATER OFF would be set to
50°F (10°C). A feature unique to the TCM2 among TraceNet controllers is the
capability of using mechanical relays for ambient control. When using
mechanical relays, the ambient algorithm changes the period over which duty
cycle is adjusted. Instead of using cycle-omission over a period of about one
second, the duty cycle period is set to a cycle time of 20, 25 or 33 minutes. This
control method may also be used in applications where, under AMBIENT control,
self-regulating cables operate in startup mode and can cause high current
readings and alarms. In certain applications, it may be desirable to have ambient
control but also to have one RTD sensor on the pipe for high temperature
alarming. This is possible without further configuration. Just set the HIGH TEMP
ALARM at the desired temperature. When using AMBIENT or AMBIENT APCM,
LOW TEMP ALARM is disabled but the HIGH TEMP ALARM remains active. It is
also possible to use a single RTD on both circuits by simply connecting both RTD
inputs to the same RTD (i.e. connecting A to A, B to B and B to B).
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