D8 Series User’s Guide
Chapter 5: Tuning and Control
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Control Outputs
The controller provides open collector outputs for control. These outputs normally control the
process using solid state relays.
Open collector outputs can be configured to drive a serial digital-to-analog converter (Serial DAC)
which, in turn, can provide 0 to 5VDC, 0 to 10VDC or 4 to 20mA control signals to operate field
output devices.
Output Control Signals
The following sections explain the different control output signals available.
On/Off
When on/off control is used, the output is on or off depending on the difference between the set
point and the process variable. PID algorithms are not used with on/off control. The output variable
is always off or on (0 or 100 percent).
Time Proportioning (TP)
With time proportioning outputs, the PID algorithm calculates an output between 0 and 100 percent,
which is represented by turning on an output for that percent of a fixed, user-selected time base or
cycle time.
The cycle time is the time over which the output is proportioned, and it can be any value from 1 to
255 seconds. For example, if the output is 30 percent and the cycle time is ten seconds, then the
output will be on for three seconds and off for seven seconds. Figure 5.5 shows examples of time
proportioning and distributed zero crossing (DZC) waveforms.
Time Proportioning (30%)
On
Off
0
3
10
Seconds
(Cycle Time = 10)
Distributed Zero
0
1
3
4
6
AC Cycle
Crossing (33%)
Figure 5.5
– Time Proportioning and Distributed Zero Crossing Waveforms
Distributed Zero Crossing (DZC)
With DZC outputs, the PID algorithm calculates an output between 0 and 100 percent, but the
output is distributed on a variable time base. For each ac line cycle, the controller decides whether
the power should be on or off. There is no fixed cycle time since the decision is made for each line
cycle. When used in conjunction with a zero crossing device, such as a solid state relay (SSR),
switching is done only at the zero crossing of the ac line, which helps reduce electrical noise.
Using a DZC output should extend the life of heaters. Since the time period for 60 Hz power is
16.6ms, the switching interval is very short and the power is applied uniformly. DZC should be used
with SSRs. Do not use DZC output for electromechanical relays.
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