Commander 501 Process Controller: User Guide

COMMANDER 501 User Guide

Process Controller

COMMANDER 500

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GETTING STARTED
The COMMANDER 500 can be configured and made ready for operation in three easy
steps. This 'Getting Started' guide provides an overview of these steps and, where
necessary, refers to the relevant section of the manual.
Step 1 – Decide on the Application Template and the

Output Configuration required
Step 2 – Connect the process inputs and outputs
Step 3 – Power up the instrument, set the template number and the
output configuration details
Your COMMANDER 500 is now ready for operation
Step 1 – Application Template and Output Configuration

• Choose the Template which best suits your application from the list in Table A,
located on the rear fold-out.
• Choose the Control Output Type required from the list of options in Table B on the
rear foldout.
Step 2 – Electrical Connections

Using the labels on the back of the instrument as a guide, connect the process inputs,
outputs and power supplies. Refer to Section 5.2 of this manual (Electrical Installation)
for more information.
Continued…
GETTING STARTED
Step 3 – Setting the Parameters (Fig. GS.1)

A Power-up the instrument. Press the and keys simultaneously and hold for
3 seconds to advance directly to Level 6 – Basic Configuration.
B Set the appropriate application template, output type and control action. Use the
key to advance between frames and upper and keys to adjust the
default values – see Section 4.2 for further information.
Note. When the output type has been selected, the available inputs and
outputs default to the settings shown in Table B on the rear fold-out.
C If you are not using 4 to 20mA inputs, then select Level 7 using the upper and
keys and set up Analog Inputs I/P1 to I/P3 to suit your process – see Section 4.3.
D Controller templates only:
Select Level 2 using the upper and keys and set the tune parameters:
• Analog or Motorized Valve Control – set the Proportional, Integral and
Derivative terms.
• Time Proportioning Control – set the Cycle Time, Hysteresis and P, I & D Terms
• Heat/Cool Outputs – set the points at which the Output 1 and Output 2
become active.
E Press to return to the Operating displays.
F Adjust the set point to the required value.
Your COMMANDER 500 is now in operation
A F
E
50.1 +
LEV.6 LEV.7 LEV2 50.1
50.5 APPL INPt tUNE 50.5
50 t.APP C D 50
01.SL
O.tYP Note. With the

50.1
ANLG 50.5 above configuration, no
alarms or limits have
been set and advanced
C.ACt functionality (gain
rEV 50 scheduling, set point
sources etc.) has not
been enabled.
FrEJ
50
Fig. GS.1 Setting the Parameters
OVERVIEW
This manual is divided into 5 sections which contain all the information needed to install, configure,
commission and operate the COMMANDER 501 Process Controller. Each section is identified
clearly by a symbol as shown in Fig. 1.
Displays and Controls Configuration Mode (Levels 6 to E)

• Displays and Function Keys • Level 6 – Basic Configuration
• LED Indication • Level 7 – Input Configuration
• Error Messages • Level 8 – Alarm Configuration
• Level 9 – Set Point Configuration
• Level A – Control Configuration
Operator Mode (Level 1) • Level B – Operator Configuration
• Single Loop Controller • Level C – Output Configuration
• Motorized Valve Controller • Level D – Serial Communications
• Auto/Manual & • Level E – System Calibration
Backup Stations
Installation
Set Up Mode (Levels 2 to 5) • Siting
8 • Level 2 – Tuning
• Level 3 – Set Points
• Mounting
• Electrical Connections
• Level 4 – Alarm Trip Points
• Level 5 – Valve Setup
Fig. 1 Overview of Contents
Table A – Template Applications

B – Output Sources
Getting
Started
Getting Table C – Digital Sources

Started D – Analog Sources
Fig. 2 Foldouts
Shunt Resistors Process Labels Panel Clamps CJ Sensor

2 x 100Ω x3 x2 x1
(+1 optional) (+1 optional)
Fig. 3 Accessories
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CONTENTS
Section Page Section Page

OVERVIEW ................................................... 1 5 INSTALLATION ..................................... 71
5.1 Mechanical Installation ................. 71
CONTENTS ................................................... 2
5.2 Electrical Installation ..................... 76
1 DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS ........ 3 5.3 Relays ........................................... 78
1.1 Introduction ....................................... 3 5.4 Digital Output ................................ 78
1.2 Use of Function Keys ....................... 4 5.5 Control or Retransmission
1.3 Secret-til-Lit Indicators ..................... 8 Analog Output ................................ 78
1.4 Character Set ................................... 8 5.6 Motorized Valve Connections ....... 79
1.5 Error Messages ................................ 9 5.7 Input Connections ......................... 79
1.6 Processor Watchdog ...................... 10 5.8 Output Connections ...................... 80
1.7 Loop Break Monitor ........................ 10 5.9 Power Supply Connections ........... 80
1.8 Glossary of Abbreviations .............. 10
APPENDIX A – CONTROL TEMPLATES .. 81
2 OPERATOR LEVEL .............................. 11 A1 Single Loop Controller
2.1 Introduction ................................... 11 (Templates 1 and 2) ....................... 81
2.2 Single Loop Controller A2 Auto/Manual Station and
(Templates 1 and 2) ....................... 12 Analog Backup Station .................. 82
2.3 Auto/Manual Station A3 Indicator/Manual Loader Station
(Templates 3 and 4) ....................... 14 (Templates 7 and 8) ....................... 85
2.4 Analog Backup B3 Four Programmable Maths Blocks 86
(Templates 5 and 6) ....................... 16
APPENDIX B – COMMANDER
2.5 Indicator/Manual Loader Station
CONFIGURATION EDITOR ........................ 86
(Templates 7 and 8) ....................... 18
B1 Introduction .................................... 86
2.6 Heat/Cool Output Types ............... 19
B2 Analog Input Customization .......... 86
2.7 Motorized Valve Output Types ...... 20
B3 Four Progammable Maths Blocks . 86
2.8 Auto-tune ....................................... 21
B4 Six Logic Equations ....................... 86
2.9 Control Efficiency Monitor ............. 24
B5 Process Alarm Customization ....... 86
3 SET UP MODE ...................................... 27 B6 Two Real Time Alarms ................... 86
3.1 Introduction ................................... 27 B7 Two Delay Timers .......................... 87
3.2 Level 2 – Tune .............................. 28 B8 Two Custom Linearizers ................ 87
3.3 Level 3 – Set Points ...................... 32 B9 Template Customization ................ 87
3.4 Level 4 – Alarm Trip Points ........... 34 B10 Connecting the
3.5 Level 5 – Valve Setup ................... 35 COMMANDER PC Configurator ... 87
4 CONFIGURATION MODE ..................... 38 FRAMES INDEX ......................................... 88
4.1 Introduction ................................... 38
INDEX ........................................................ 91
4.2 Level 6 – Basic Configuration ....... 39
4.3 Level 7 – Analog Inputs ................ 43 NOTES ........................................................ 94
4.4 Level 8 – Alarms ........................... 47
4.5 Level 9 – Set Point Configuration . 51
4.6 Level A – Control Configuration .... 54
4.7 Level B – Operator Configuration . 59
4.8 Level C – Output
Assignment Configuration ............. 61
4.9 Level D – Serial
Communications Configuration ..... 67
4.10 Level E – Calibration ..................... 68
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1 DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS
1.1 Introduction
The COMMANDER 500 front panel displays, function keys and LED indicators are shown in Fig. 1.1.
COMMANDER 500
100
58.8
80
62.4
R
60
40
L LR
20
15.0
M OP1 OP2
Function Keys
Raise Lower
Alarm Parameter Advance

Acknowledge
Local/Remote Auto/manual
L LR
Up Down
Fig. 1.1 Front Panel Displays and Function Keys
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…1 DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS
1.2 Use of Function Keys
A – Raise and Lower Keys
LEV2
bIAS tUnE
50.0 51.0 +
LEV1
49.0 – OPEr
Use to change/set a parameter value… and… …move between levels
B – Up and Down Keys

2.00 LEV2 Frame 1
(top of level)
tUnE
700
710 + 2.01 CYCl Frame 2
690 – 5.0
Use to adjust the output value… and… …move between frames within a Setup
or Configuration level. Any changes made
on the current frame are stored when the
next frame is selected.
C – Parameter Advance Key
LEV2 Frame 1 LEVx

(top of level)
tUnE 1001
1002
1003 Press and hold
CYCl Frame 2
5.0
Use to advance to the next …select the top (LEV.x) frame
frame within a level… or… from within a level
Note. This key also stores any changes made in the previous frame
D – Auto/Manual Key
Auto Manual
450.2 450.2 Process Variable
500.0 500.0 Control Set Point
70 70 Control Output (%)

M
Use to select Auto or Manual control mode
Fig. 1.2a Use of Function Keys
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1 DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS…
…1.2 Use of Function Keys
E – Alarm Acknowledgement
(Flashing) (On continuously) (Off)
450.2
500.0
70 Any active, All active alarms No active

unacknowledged alarms acknowledged alarms present
1.HP1 1HP1 4 2.xxx

450.2 1
500.0
200.3 2003 200.3
70
ACt ACK ACt
or 2 3 or
ACK LAt
CLr Unacknowledged
LAt alarms only
Note. If no alarms have been enabled in the Set Up level, pressing

the key has no effect.
1 The first active and unacknowledged alarm is displayed

(or if no alarms are active, the first enabled alarm is displayed)
HPV High Process, PV HO High Output
LPV Low Process, PV LO Low Output
HLP High Latch, PV PF.t Power Failure Time
LLP Low Latch, PV Hb1 Maths Block 1 High
Hd High Deviation Lb1 Maths Block 1 Low
Ld Low Deviation Hb2 Maths Block 2 High
HP1 High Process I/P1 Lb2 Maths Block 2 Low
LP1 Low Process I/P1 Hb3 Maths Block 3 High
LP2 Low Process I/P2 Hb4 Maths Block 4 High
LP3 Low Process I/P3
Note. The time of the power failure,
PF.t, is shown in the set point display.
2 The lower display shows alarm status:

ACt Alarm active and unacknowledged
ACK Alarm active and acknowledged
CLr Cleared or Inactive alarm
LAt Unacknowledged latched alarm
3 Pressing again acknowledges the displayed alarm.

Lower display changes to reflect new status.
4 Next active and unacknowledged alarm is displayed. If no alarms

are active, the next enabled alarm is displayed.
Fig. 1.2b Use of Function Keys
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F – Local / Remote Key

Changing between Local and Remote Set Points
450.2 2 4 3
1 500.0
L LR
450.2 L LR
450.2
70
400.0 400.0
R R
1 Process variable and local set point displayed on red and green displays.
2 Remote set point value is displayed. The value and R symbol flash to
indicate local set point still selected.
3 Remote set point selected.
4 Remote selection aborted.
Note. When an Analog Backup Station template is selected, the L LR key

is used to switch between local and remote mode – see Sections 2.4 and 4.2.
Selecting Local Set Points 1 to 4

450.2
1 350.0
L LR
450.2 L LR
450.2 L LR
450.2 L LR
70
400.0 475.0 475.0
2 3 4
1 Process variable and local set point 1 displayed.
2 Process variable and local set point 2 displayed
Fig. 1.2c Use of Function Keys
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G – Short-cut Keys
+
Press simultaneously and
hold for 3 seconds
LEVA LEV6
CntL APPL
LEV1 450.2
OPEr 350.0
Press to move from anywhere in Press to move from
the Configuration level to the first anywhere in the Operator
frame in the Operator level or Setup levels to the first
page of the Configuration
70 level
Note. This short-cut key operates only when

the Configuration password is set to ‘0’.
COdE
0
450.2
350.0
Press and hold to move from the Operator Level to
the Security Code Frame and then to other levels:
Tune Level – See Section 2.13.3
70 Set Up Level – See Fig. 3.1
Configuration Level – See Fig. 4.1
Fig. 1.2d Use of Function Keys
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1.3 Secret-til-Lit Indicators
Flashing ON OFF
450.2 One or more All active alarms

alarms active and acknowledged
No alarms active
unacknowledged
350.0 R Remote or
Cascade set
point in use
Local set point
in use
R
A – Upper Display
450.2
350.0
Flashing ON OFF
M Autotune in Manual control Auto control

150 progress selected selected
OP1 Output 1 (heat)

value displayed
OP2 Output 2 (cool)

value displayed
Valve opening
150 Valve stopped
Valve closing
M OP1 OP2
B – Lower Display
Fig. 1.3 Secret-til-lit Indicators
1.4 Character Set – Fig. 1.4
A A I I R r
B b J J S S
C C K K T t
D d L L U U
E E M M V V
F F N N or n Y Y
G G O O
H H P P
Fig. 1.4 Character Set
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1.5 Error Messages
Display Error/Action To clear the display:
CAL Calibration Error Press the key

Turn mains power off and on again
70
Err (if the error persists contact the
Customer Support Organization).
Err Non-volatile Memory Error Press the key

x = 1, 2: Motherboard Memory
70
NVx x = 3: Option Board Memory
Turn mains power off and on again
(if the error persists, check
configuration/setup settings).
A-d A to D Converter Fault Contact the Customer

The analog to digital converter is not Support Organization
70
Err communicating correctly.
9999 Input Value Over/Under Range Restore valid input

70
t.Err Auto-tune Error Press the key

The number displayed indicates the
70
1 type of error present – see Table 2.1
on page 30.
CJ.F Cold Junction Failed Check connections or replace

Cold junction sensor is faulty or has if faulty.
70
1 not been fitted correctly.
rSP.F Remote Set Point or External Restore valid input

Ratio Failed. Remote set point input
70
or 9999 value is over or under-range. Only
appears if the remote set point (or
rAt.F external ratio) is displayed or in use.
9999
Valve Sticking Check that the correct

StK Motorized valve not moving at the Regulator Travel Time has
speed expected. Valve may be been set – see Section 3.5.
sticking. Check the valve.
Position Feedback Fail Restore valid input

999 Input value is over- or under-range.
Only appears if output type set to
'PFb' – motorized valve with feeback.
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1.6 Processor Watchdog

The instrument’s processor activity is monitored by an independent watchdog device. When the
output of the watchdog is assigned to a relay or digital output, the relay/digital output de-energizes
if the instrument fails to function correctly.
1.7 Loop Break Monitor

Both analog outputs are monitored continuously to detect a loop break. A warning signal or other
action can be initiated by assigning the loop break signals to relays or digital outputs.
1.8 Glossary of Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description Abbreviation Description
PV Process Variable di1 Digital Input 1
LSPt Local Set Point Value di2 Digital Input 2
LSP1 Local Set Point 1 Value di3 Digital Input 3
LSP2 Local Set Point 2 Value di4 Digital Input 4
LSP3 Local Set Point 3 Value ao1 Analog Output 1
LSP4 Local Set Point 4 Value ao2 Analog Output 2
CSPt Control Set Point Value do1 Digital Output 1
RSPt Remote Set Point Value do2 Digital Output 2
PID O/P Output of the PID Algorithm
OP1 Controller Output 1 (heat)
OP2 Controller Output 2 (cool)
I/P1 Analog Input 1
I/P2 Analog Input 2
I/P3 Analog Input 3
Table 1.1 Glossary of Abbreviations
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2 OPERATOR LEVEL
2.1 Introduction
The Operator level (Level 1) is the normal day-to-day mode of the COMMANDER 500. This section
describes the operator facilities available on each frame depending on the control template and
output type selected.
The template types detailed in this section are:
• Single loop controller
• Auto/Manual station
• Analog backup station
• Indicator/manual loader station
Note. Only the frames relevant to the selected template are displayed – see Section 4.
In addition, frames used to view the Control Efficiency Monitor and operate motorized valve and heat/
cool output types are also described.
Model – C501
C501
01.SL
Template (see rear fold-out)
Software series
2001
01
Software version
Fig. 2.1 Power-up Displays
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2.2 Single Loop Controller (Templates 1 and 2)

The single loop controller is a basic feedback control system using three-term PID or on/off control
with either a local set point (template 1) or remote set point (template 2).
L L
R
Local Set Point
LSPt
RSPt Manual Output

Remote Set Point Input
•1 I/P2 I/P2 x rAtO + bIAS Control
Output
CSPt
PID O/P OP1
Process Variable Input PID
PV Control Loop
I/P1
•1 Template 2 Only
Fig. 2.2 Single Loop Controller
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2 OPERATOR LEVEL…
…2.2 Single Loop Controller (Templates 1 and 2)
•1 Process Variable
Set Point
450.2
Process 500.0 Control Set Point
Variable •1
['SPLO' to 'SPHI' – see Section 4.5]
Adjustable in Local Control Only
Control Output
70 [0 to 100% (digital/relay outputs),
–10 to 110% (analog outputs)]
OP1 Adjustable in manual mode only. With on/off control
selected, 0% = control output off, 100% = control
output on. In manual mode, intermediate values can
be selected. These use ‘time proportioning’ with a
60s cycle time, e.g. 25% = 15s on, 45s off.
Set Point •2 Remote Set Point Ratio

rAtO
Process 1.000
Variable [0.001 to 9.999]
Remote set point value =
(ratio x remote set point input) + bias
70
OP1
Set Point •3 Remote Set Point Bias

bIAS
Process 1.000
Variable [In engineering units]
70
OP1
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•1 With the Ramping Set Point function enabled (see Section 3.3, Set Points/ Ramp Rate), the
bargraph shows the actual (ramping) set point value and the digital display shows the target set point
value.
•2 Only displayed if template 2 selected and Ratio Display is enabled – see Section 4.2, Basic
Configuration and Section 4.7, Operator Configuration.
•3 Only displayed if template 2 selected and Bias Display is enabled – see Section 4.2, Basic
Configuration and Section 4.7, Operator Configuration.
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…2 OPERATOR LEVEL
2.3 Auto/Manual Station (Templates 3 and 4)
Note. Refer also to Appendix A2.1 – Series and Parallel Operation.
The auto/manual station provides a backup for a master controller. In normal operation the
COMMANDER 500’s analog output follows the master controller’s output value. A fault in the master
system can be identified either by detecting a low signal on the master output (template 3) or via a
digital signal (template 4). When a fault is detected the COMMANDER 500 goes into manual mode
with its output either set to the last valid master output value or to a configured output value – see
Section 4.6, Control Configuration/ Configured Output 1. When the master output is restored or the
digital input returns to its inactive state, the COMMANDER 500 switches back to auto mode.
Note. The Alarm A1 Trip value must be set when using template 3.
Manual Output
Analog Output
Master Output
ao1
I/P2
Low Signal Select •1
(Alarm A1)
Digital Select
•2 Auto / Manual
di1
Select
Fig. 2.3 Auto/Manual Station
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2 OPERATOR LEVEL…
…2.3 Auto/Manual Station (Templates 3 and 4)
Master Auto Mode

output 55.0
50. 0 Process Variable
Master Output (I/P2)
Process
Variable
Control Output = Master Output
70 [Master Output, 0 to 100%]
•1
•1
or or
•2 Low Master •2 Restored
Output Value Master Output
or or
•3 Digital Input •3 Digital Input
Active Inactive
Master Manual Mode

output 55. 5
Process 50. 0
Variable
50 Control Output (under COMMANDER 500 control)

[0 to 100%]
M
•1 In template 4 the Auto/Manual switch is overridden by the digital input signal.

•2 Template 3 only – see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Template Application.
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2.4 Analog Backup (Templates 5 and 6)
Note. Refer also to Appendix A2.1 – Series and Parallel Operation.
The analog backup station provides a backup for a master controller. In normal operation (remote
control mode selected) the COMMANDER 500’s current output follows the master controller’s output
value. A fault in the master system can be identified either by detecting a low signal on the master
output (template 5) or via a digital signal (template 6). When a fault is detected the COMMANDER
500 switches into local control mode and the process is controlled by the PID output of the
COMMANDER 500. The COMMANDER 500 PID algorithm tracks the master output value
continuously in order to ensure bumpless transfer from remote to local mode operation. When the
master output is restored or the digital input returns to its inactive state, the COMMANDER 500
switches back to remote control mode.
Note. The Alarm A1 Trip value must be set when using template 5.
Manual Output
Local Set Point

Analog Output
LSPt PID
ao1
Control Loop
Process Variable
PV
I/P1
Master Output
I/P2

(Alarm 1)
Digital Select Local/
•2
di1 Remote
Select
L L
R
Fig. 2.4 Analog Backup Station
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2 OPERATOR LEVEL…
…2.4 Analog Backup (Templates 5 and 6)
Set Point Remote Mode

55.0
Process
Variable
50. 0 Process Variable
R Set Point
['SPLO' to 'SPHI' – see Section 4.5]
70 Control Output = Master Output

[Master Output, 0 to 100%]
OP1
or or
•1 Low Master •1 Restored
Output Value Master Output
or or
•2 Digital Input •2 Digital Input
Active Inactive
Set Point Local Mode

55. 5
Process 50. 0
Variable
50 Control Output (under COMMANDER 500 control)

[0 to 100%]
OP1 Adjustable in Manual Mode only.

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2.5 Indicator/Manual Loader Station (Templates 7 and 8)

One or two process variables can be displayed on the digital and bargraph displays. If the control
output is assigned to an analog output the lower display indicates its value which can be adjusted by
the user.
•1 Process Variable PV1

Process
Variable 55.0
(PV2) 50. 0 Process Variable PV2
•1
Process
Variable
(PV1)
50 •2 Output Value
[–10 to 110%]
OP1
•1 Only displayed if template 8 selected – see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/

Template Application.
•2 Only displayed if control output type is 'analog' (output is assigned to Analog Output 1).
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2 OPERATOR LEVEL…
2.6 Heat/Cool Output Types

2.6.1 Reverse (Heat)/Direct (Cool) or Direct (Heat)/Reverse (Cool)
The active output, either OP1 (Heat) or OP2 (Cool) is displayed and may be adjusted in manual
mode. The OP1 and OP2 l.e.d.s indicate which output is changing.
–100% +100%
OP2 (cool) OP1 (heat)
0%
Y2.St Y1.St PID O/P
100%
Fig. 2.5 Typical Response – Reverse/Direct or Direct/Reverse Control Action
450.2 Output Positive (Heat Output Active)

500.0
50 Heat Output
[0 to 100% (0 to 110% in manual mode with analog
OP1 outputs)]
Adjustable in manual mode only.
Output Negative (Cool Output Active)
–50 Cool Output

[–100 to 0% (–110 to 0% in manual mode with
OP2 analog outputs)]
Adjustable in manual mode only.
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2.6.2 Reverse (Heat)/Reverse (Cool) or Direct (Heat)/Direct (Cool)

It is not possible to view or adjust the heat/cool outputs directly. The PID output (0 to 100%), used to
calculate the heat (OP1) and cool (OP2) outputs, is displayed and may be adjusted in manual mode.
The OP1 and OP2 l.e.d.s indicate which output is changing.
100% 100%
OP2 OP1
(cool) (heat) 0%
0%
Y2.St Y1.St PID O/P
OP2 l.e.d. lit OP1 l.e.d. lit
Fig. 2.6 Typical Response – Reverse/Reverse or Direct/Direct Control Action
2.7 Motorized Valve Output Types

2.7.1 Motorized Valve with Feedback
Valve Position Display

450.2
500.0
[0 to 100% of travel]
75 Note. In manual mode, the and keys

can be used to drive the valve open and valve close
relays directly.
Valve opening
Valve stopped
Valve closing
2.7.2 Motorized Valve without Feedback (Boundless)
Valve State Display
OPN Valve opening

StP Valve stopped
StP CLS Valve closing
Note. In manual mode, the and keys

Valve opening can be used to drive the valve open and valve close
Valve stopped relays directly.
Valve closing
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2 OPERATOR LEVEL…
2.8 Auto-tune
Note. Auto-tune is not available for Auto/Manual Station, Indicator or Ratio Station
templates, or when boundless or heat/cool control types are selected.
Information.
• Auto-tune optimizes process control by manipulating the COMMANDER 500 output and then
monitoring the process response.
• At the end of an auto-tune, the control parameters are updated automatically.
• Before starting auto-tune, the process variable must be stable.
• The COMMANDER 500 monitors the noise level of the process variable for 30 seconds and if
it is greater than 2% of the engineering range the auto-tune is aborted.
• The COMMANDER 500 selects either 'start-up' or 'at set point' tuning automatically, depending
upon the level of the process variable relative to the control set point.
2.8.1 Start-up Auto-tune
If the process variable is more than ±10% from the set point, 'start-up' tuning is carried out.
• 'Start-up' tuning – steps the output to drive the process towards the set point. The process
response to this step change is monitored and PID parameters are calculated.
• The output step applied = % deviation from the set point x 1.5.
• If no errors exist, the COMMANDER 500 enters auto mode and begins to control the process
using the new PID parameters.
• If an error occurs during the auto-tune, the COMMANDER 500 reverts to manual mode with the
control output set to the default output value. An error message is displayed in the operator
level – see Table 2.1.
1/4 wave
PV PV damping
SPT SPT
>10% span Controlling to Set Point
+2% Auto-tune complete

– 2%
t t
A – Stable process before auto-tune B – Process response during auto-tune
Fig 2.7a Typical 'Start-up' Auto-tune Cycles
Error Description Error Description

A resultant P, I or D value was calculated out
1 PV failed during auto-tune 7
of range
Auto-tune has timed out during an auto-tune
2 8 PV limit exceeded ('Start up' auto-tune)
step
3 Process too noisy to auto-tune 9 Controller put into configuration mode
4 Process too fast to auto-tune 10 Auto-tune terminated by user
Process too slow to auto-tune (max 12 hours PV is changing in the wrong direction during
5 11
between half-cycles). step test
PV deviated from set point by >25% eng.
6
span during frequency response test
Table 2.1 Auto-tune Error Codes
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…2 OPERATOR LEVEL
2.8.2 'At Set Point' Auto-tune

If the process variable is within 10% of the set point, 'at set point' tuning is carried out.
• 'At set point' tuning – manipulates the control output to produce a controlled oscillation of the
process.
• A step change of ±10% of the starting output value is applied initially. This is adjusted to give an
amplitude of oscillation 3 times the noise level.
• Once the amplitude and period of oscillation are consistent (minimum 2 cycles, maximum 4
cycles) PID parameters are calculated.
• If no errors exist the controller enters auto mode and begins to control the process using the new
PID parameters.
• If an error occurs during the auto-tune, the controller reverts to manual mode with the control
output set to the default output value. An error message is displayed in the operator level –
see Table 2.1.
PV PV
12 hours max.
+2% SPT SPT

– 2%
Controlling to
< ±10 span Set Point
Auto-tune
complete
t t
A – Stable process before auto-tune B – Process response during auto-tune
Fig 2.7b Typical 'At Set Point' Auto-tune Cycles
Note. The time taken to complete auto-tune depends upon the system response time.
Note. Time Proportioning – the cycle time must be set prior to running an auto-tune. The
cycle time is not changed by the auto-tune.
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2 OPERATOR LEVEL…
2.8.3 Auto-tune
1..xx xxxx Accessing the Auto-tune Facility

From any operating frame, press and hold the key
xxxx until the 'COdE' frame is displayed.
1.xx COdE
1 Set the correct auto-tune password.
1.xx AtNE Auto-tune Enable

Select the type of auto-tune required.
OFF
Single Loop Templates
OFF – Off
A– Type A
b– Type B
Auto-tune is started automatically when the key is

pressed.
Auto-tune can be stopped at any time by pressing the

key.
Note. P + I control only – set the derivative term

xxxx to 'OFF' in the Tuning Level – see Section 3.2.
xxxx
Return to the Operating Level.
x1 PV
PV
x2
Set Point Set Point
x2 1
=
x1 4
Type A – 1/4 wave damping Type B – Minimum Overshoot
Fig. 2.8 Autotune Types
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…2 OPERATOR LEVEL
2.9 Control Efficiency Monitor
The Control Efficiency Monitor can be used either to compare the relative performance with different
tuning parameters, or when fine tuning the PID settings, to give optimum control.
When the set point is changed, auto mode is selected or following a power failure, input failure or a
large load disturbance, the control monitor performs a series of measurements to indicate the
effectiveness of the current control parameters.
General guidelines are shown in Table 2.2.
Parameter Ideal Actual Effect on Response Action

Setting Setting
Rate of Fast Too slow • Decrease proportional band

Approach • Decrease integral time
• Increase derivative time
Overshoot Small Too large • Increase proportional band

Decay Ratio Small Too large • Increase proportional band

(Oscill- • Increase integral time
atory)
Settling Time Short Too long • Increase proportional band

• Decrease integral time
If large overshoot and

Error Integral Small Too large oscillatory then:
• Increase proportional band
• Increase integral time
If slow approach and

overdamped then:
• Decrease proportional band
• Decrease integral time
Table 2.2 Control Efficiency Monitor Settings
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2 OPERATOR LEVEL…
…2.9 Control Efficiency Monitor
x1 tperiod x2
PV
+2%
Set Point
95% –2%
y2
y1
5%
t
tapproach
tsettle
Start of
Calculation
Fig. 2.9 Control Efficiency Monitor Parameters
2.9.1 Manual Tuning

The Control Efficiency Monitor may be used for manually tuning the PID parameters. The following
method describes how to tune the controller for 1/4 wave damping:
a) Set the integral and derivative action times to OFF.
b) Set the proportional band (PB) to a low setting.
c) Apply a small set point change.
d) Use the Control Efficiency Monitor to note the decay ratio.
e) If the decay ratio > 0.25, increase the Proportional Band until decay ratio = 0.25
If the decay ratio < 0.25, decrease the Proportional Band until decay ratio = 0.25
f) Leave the proportional band at the setting which gives 0.25 decay ratio and, using the Control
Efficiency Monitor, note the period between peaks.
g) Calculate and set the following parameters:
Integral action time = Period/1.5
Derivative action time = Period/6
Note. The manual tuning facility must not be used with boundless motorized valve control, as
an Integral Action Time is required for these applications.
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…2 OPERATOR LEVEL
2.9.2 Using the Control Efficiency Monitor

450.2
500.0
Press and hold the lower and keys for 2 seconds.
Note.
70 If the front panel keys are not operated for 60 seconds whilst any
Control Efficiency Monitor frame is being displayed, the instrument
reverts to the first operating frame.
+
Rate of Approach to Set Point

rAtE The rate of change of the process variable between 5 and 95% of the
10.1 step change (Y2), measured in engineering units per minute.
Y1
Rate of approach = tapproach
Overshoot
OVEr The maximum error, expressed as a percentage of the set point.
10
X1
Overshoot = x100
Set Point
Decay Ratio
rAtO The ratio of the amplitude of the first and second overshoots.
0.25
X2
Ratio =
X1
Period
Prd The time (in seconds) between the first two peaks (tperiod).
35
Settling Time
SEtL The time taken (in minutes) for the process variable to settle within
0.3 ±2% of the set point value (tsettle).
Error Integral
IAE The integral of the error value until the process variable settles to
2.1 within ±2% of the set point value in 'engineering-unit hours'.
tsettle
450.2 Error integral = |PV – SP|dt
0
500.0
Return to the first operating frame.
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3 SET UP MODE 8
3.1 Introduction
To access the Set Up mode (Levels 2 to 5) the correct password must be entered in the security code frame.
Press
and hold
450.2 COdE AtNE LEV1
500.0
50 OFF OPEr
70 Invalid
password
450.2 Valid Set Up or

500.0 Configuration
password LEV5
70 LEV2 VLVE
LEV1 tUNE
OPEr
Tuning Alarm Trip Points
LEV2 Cycle time, output 1 & 2
LEV4 Alarm 1 to 8 trip points
On/off hysteresis values
Proportional bands 1 to 4
Integral action times 1 to 4
Motorized Valve Set Up
Derivative action times 1 & 2 LEV5 With feedback:
Manual reset value
Feedback ratio/bias
Control deadband
Deadband
Heat Cool Output 1 & 2 Start
Regulator travel time
Boundless:
Deadband
Set Points
LEV3 Local set point values 1 to 4
Regulator travel time
Slave set point value

Remote set point ratio/bias
Ramp rate
Fig. 3.1 Set Up Mode – Overview
Frame number 2.00

2.xx – Level 2
LEV.2 450.2
500.0
3.xx – Level 3 etc. tUNE

450.2 2.00
500.0
2.00
2.01 CYC.1 450.2
500.0
1.0
2.00
Parameter
Parameter adjustment
Default
value
Fig. 3.2 – Scroll Display Overview
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8 …3 SET UP MODE
3.2 Level 2 – Tune 2.00...2.04
Note. Level 2 is not applicable if an Auto/Manual Station or Indicator template is selected.
2.00 Level 2 – Tune

LEV.2
tUNE Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and
hold the key for a few seconds.
2.01 •1 Cycle Time Output 1

CYC.1
1.0 [1.0 to 300.0 seconds for time proportioning or 'OnOF' for on/off control]
Note. On/off Control is not available on output 1 with heat/cool

control.
2.02 •1 Cycle Time Output 2 (Cool)

CYC.2 •2
1.0 [1.0 to 300.0 seconds for time proportioning or 'OnOF' for on/off control]
2.03 •3 Output 1 On/Off Hysteresis Value

HYS1
0 [In engineering units]
PV PV
Set Point
Hysteresis Hysteresis
Value Value
Set Point
ON Reverse Acting ON Direct Acting

Control Output Control Output
OFF OFF
2.04 •4 Output 2 On/Off Hysteresis Value

HYS2
0 [0% to (Y1.St – Y2.St)%] – see parameters 2.22 and 2.23
100%
Output 2
Output 1
Hys 2
Y2.St Y1.St PID Output
Continued on next page
•1 Only displayed if Relay or Digital output type is selected – see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Output Type.
•2 Only displayed if Heat/Cool output type is selected.
•3 Only if On/Off control is selected – see parameters 2.01 and 2.02 above.
•4 Only displayed if Heat/Cool output type is select and the 'CYC.2' parameter is set to 'OnOF'.
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3 SET UP MODE… 8
…3.2 Level 2 – Tune 2.05...2.13
2.05 •1 Proportional Band 1

Pb-1
100.0 Enter the value for Proportional Band 1.
[0.1% to 999.9%]
'Pb-1' is the default proportional band.
2.06 •1 Proportional Band 2, 3 and 4

Pb-2 •2
100.0 Enter the value for Proportional Band 2, 3 and/or 4.
[0.1% to 999.9%]
2.08 •3
Pb-4
100.0
2.09 Integral Action Time 1

IAt.1
OFF [1 to 7200 seconds or 'OFF']
'IAt.1' is the integral action time.
2.10 •2 Integral Action Time 2, 3 and 4

IAt..2
OFF [1 to 7200 seconds or 'OFF']
2..12 •3
IAt.4
OFF
2.13 Derivative Action Time 1

drV1
OFF [0.1 to 999.9 seconds or 'OFF']
Continued on next page.
•1 Heat/cool outputs use a common proportional band. The default is 'Pb-1'.
•2 Only displayed if a tune parameter source is selected – see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Template
Application and Section 4.6, Control Configuration/ Tune Parameter Source.
•3 Only displayed if a tune parameter source is selected – see section 4.6, Control Configuration/ Tune
Parameter Source.
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8 …3 SET UP MODE
…3.2 Level 2 – Tune 2.15, 2.17, 2.21
2.15 •1 Approach Band 1

Ab.1
1.0 [0.1 to 3.0 proportional bands]
This parameter limits when derivative action time 1 is applied. When the
process variable is outside the approach band, derivative action is not applied.
2.17 •2 Manual Reset Value 1

rSt.1 The value applied to bring the master control output to the zero error point
50.0 under normal load conditions (integral action disabled) or the offset
applied to the control output (integral action enabled).
[0.0 to 100%]
Note. Manual reset is applied whether or not an integral action time

is selected.
2..21 Control Deadband

Cbnd When the process variable is in the deadband, changes to the control
OFF output due to proportional and integral action are suppressed.
[In engineering units or 'OFF']
Set Point
Process Variable Deadband
Control Output
Continued on next page.
•1 Not displayed if the associated derivative action time is set to OFF.
•2 If manual control is selected and no integral action time is set, the manual reset value is calculated
automatically to give bumpless transfer into auto control.
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3 SET UP MODE… 8
…3.2 Level 2 – Tune 2.22...2.23
2..22 •1 Heat/Cool Output 1 Start

Y1.St
This parameter defines the PID output value above which Output 1 (heat)
50.0 becomes active.
[0.0 to 100.0%]
Reverse-direct Reverse-reverse
or direct-reverse or direct-direct
100% 100%
Output 2 Output 2
Output 1
Output 1
0% 0%
0% Y2.St Y1.St 100% 0% Y2.St Y1.St 100%
PID Output PID Output
2..23 •1 Heat/Cool Output 2 Start

Y2.St
This parameter defines the PID output value below which Output 2 (cool)
50.0 becomes active.
[0.0 to ≤ Y1st %] – see Heat/Cool Output 1

LEV2
tUNE
Return to top of page
•1 Only displayed if a Heat/Cool output type is selected – see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Output Type.
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8 …3 SET UP MODE
3.3 Level 3 – Set Points 3.00...3.07

Note. Level 3 is not applicable if Auto/Manual Station or Indicator templates are selected.
3.00 Level 3 – Set Points

LEV.3
SEtP Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and
3.01 Local Set Point Value 1

LSP1 Set the default local set point value.
500 [Within set point high and low limits, in engineering units – see Level 9]
3.02 LSP2 •1 Local Set Point Values 2 to 4
200 [Within set point high and low limits, in engineering units – see Level 9]
3.04 LSP4 •1
400
3.06 rAtO •2 Remote Set Point Ratio

The remote set point value is
1.000 (ratio x remote set point input) + bias.
[0.001 to 9.999]
3.07 BIAS •2 Remote Set Point Bias
Continued…
•1 Displayed only if a local set point source is selected – see Section 4.5/ Set Point Configuration/ Local/Remote
Set Point Source.
•2 Displayed only for templates with a remote set point.
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3 SET UP MODE… 8
…3.3 Level 3 – Set Points 3.10
3.10 Ramp Rate

r.rtE
OFF [1 to 9999 engineering units per hour, or OFF]
The Ramping Set Point facility can be used to prevent a large disturbance
to the control output when the set point value is changed. The rate set
applies to both the local and the remote set points.
PV
Displayed Local Set Point Value
300
200
Actual (Ramping) Set Point Value

100
used by PID Algorithm*
0
1 Hour Time
LEV3 * e.g. Ramp Rate = 200 Increments/Hour

SEt.P
Return to top of page.
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8 …3 SET UP MODE
3.4 Level 4 – Alarm Trip Points 4.00...4.08
Note. Level 4 is not applicable if all alarm types are set to 'None' – see Section 4.4, Alarms/ Alarm Type.
4.00 LEV.4 Level 4 – Alarm Trip Points
triP Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and
4.01 1.xxx •1 Alarm 1 Trip
0 Alarm Number and Type

Display Description Display Description
NONE None LP3 Low Process I/P3
HPV High Process, PV HO High Output •2
LPV Low Process, PV LO Low Output •2
HLP High Latch, PV Hb1 Maths Block 1 High
LLP Low Latch, PV Lb1 Maths Block 1 Low
Hd High Deviation Hb2 Maths Block 2 High
Ld Low Deviation Lb2 Maths Block 2 Low
HP1 High Process I/P1 Hb3 Maths Block 3 High
LP1 Low Process I/P1 Lb3 Maths Block 3 Low
HP3 High Process I/P3
Trip Value
[In engineering units]
Note. When an auto/manual station template or analog backup

template is selected, Alarm 1 is set automatically as a low process alarm
on Analog Input 2.
4.02 •1 Alarm 2 to Alarm 8 Trip

2.xxx
0 Alarm Number and Type
See Alarm 1.
4.08 8.xxx •1 Trip Value
LEV.4
trIP
•1 Not displayed if alarm type set to 'None' – see Section 4.4, Alarms/ Alarm Type.
•2 Applies to PID output with single or heat/cool outputs.
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3 SET UP MODE… 8
3.5 Level 5 – Valve Setup 5.00...5.04
Note. Level 5 is applicable only for a motorized valve output type – see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/
Output Type.
PID
PV PID Output Valve Open relay
(PID O/P x V.rAt)
Control Controller Process
+ V.bIA Close relay
SPt Terms
Position Feedback
Fig. 3.3 Motorized Valve Output with Feedback – Schematic
3.5.1 Valve Setup (Feedback Types)
5.00 LEV.5 Level 5 – Valve Setup
U.LU.E Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and
5..01 VrAt Motorized Valve Ratio and Bias

Desired valve position = (Ratio x PID output) + Bias
0
Motorized Valve Ratio
[0.01 to 10.00]
5.02 VbIA Motorized Valve Bias

[–100.0 to 100.0%]
0
5.03 d.bnd Motorized Valve Deadband
1.0
. [0.0 to 100% of the position feedback span]
Position %
Required valve position Deadband

(centered around
required position)
Example. If the valve is set to be driven to the 50% open position and the
deadband is set to 4%, the motor stops driving when the position feedback
is 48%. The deadband is between 48% and 52%.
5.04 r.trU. Regulator Travel Time

The time entered is compared with the actual travel time. If the valve is
30 sticking an error message is generated.
LEV.5 [0 to 5000 seconds, 0 = no check]

VLVE
35
8 …3 SET UP MODE
3.5.2 Valve Setup (Boundless Types) – Fig. 3.4

A ‘boundless’ process controller provides an output that is effectively the time derivative of the required regulator
position, i.e. the COMMANDER 500 signals the regulator, not where to go to (position derivative), but in which
direction to travel and how far to move, by a series of integral action pulses. Thus, the COMMANDER 500 does
not need to know the absolute regulator position and is unaffected when regulator reaches the upper or lower limit,
as determined by the regulator’s limit switches (giving rise to the term ‘boundless’).
When a deviation from set point is introduced the regulator is driven, for a length of time equivalent to the
proportional step. The regulator is then driven by integral action pulses until the deviation is within the deadband
setting.
+
Control Time
Deviation
–
Integral Proportional
Action Pulses Step
Raise
Time
Proportional
Lower Step
Proportional Integral
Step Action Pulses
Fig. 3.4 Boundless Control Action
Calculation for Control Pulses (Boundless Control)

The following calculations are shown for guidance when setting deadband, proportional and integral values. They
can be used to check the suitability of boundless control for a particular actuator/application.
Minimum 'ON' time of integral action pulses (for a fixed control deviation).
Travel Time x Deadband %
= (in seconds)
% Proportional Band
Minimum (approximate) time between integral action pulses (for a fixed control deviation)
Integral Action Time x Deadband %
= (in seconds)
2 x % Control Deviation
Duration of the proportional step
% Control Deviation
=2x % Proportional Band x Travel Time in Seconds
% Control Deviation
Set Point – Process Variable
= x 100%
Eng Hi – Eng Lo
% Deadband
Deadband (eng units)
= x 100%
Eng Hi – Eng Lo
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3 SET UP MODE 8
…3.5.2 Valve Setup – Boundless 5.00...5.04
5.00 Level 5 – Valve Setup

LEV.5
U.LU.E Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and
5.03 Boundless Deadband

d.bnd
0
Position %
Control Set Point Deadband

(centered around
Set Point)
5..04 Regulator Travel Time

r.trU. The time taken for the regulator to travel from the fully open to the fully
0 closed position.
[1 to 5000 seconds]
LEV.5
VLVE
37
4 CONFIGURATION MODE
4.1 Introduction
To access the Configuration mode (Levels 6 to E) the correct password must be entered in the security code
frame.
LEVE
CAL
Note. When in the configuration mode, Valid
alternate bargraph led's are illuminated. All LEV6 Configuration
relays and digital outputs are de-energized and APPL password
all analog outputs revert to the set minimum
Press
current output. and hold
LEV5
Set Up
VLVE password
LEV2
Enter the Auto-tune, Valid Auto-tune, tUNE
Set Up or Set Up or
Configuration Configuration
450.2 password password
500.0
Valid Set Up or
COdE AtNE LEV1 Configuration
70
50 OFF OPEr password
Press Invalid Autotune
and hold password password
Basic Configuration Operator Configuration

LEV6 Template application
LEVb Auto/manual key enables
APPL Output type OPEr Local/remote key enables
Control action Alarm acknowledge key enable
Mains rejection frequency Operator set point adjust enable
Operator ratio/bias enable
Analog Inputs 1 to 3 Password settings
LEV7 Type Clock settings
INPt Electrical range
Decimal places
Output Assignment
Engineering range LEVC Outputs 1 and 2 type
Broken sensor drive
Input filter time constant
ASSN Digital output
Assignment source
Alarms 1 to 8 Polarity
LEV8 Type Analog output
Assignment source
ALr Trip level
Electrical range
Hysteresis band
Engineering range
Set Points Relay outputs 1 to 4
LEV9 Tracking enable Assignment source
SEt.P Set point limits Polarity
Local set point sources 1 to 4
Local/remote set point selection Serial Communications
LEVd 2-/4-wire connection
Control Configuration
LEVA Power fail recovery action
SErL 2400/9600/19200 baud rate
Parity
CNtL Output high/low limits
MODBUS address
Slew rate + disable
Configured outputs 1 to 3
Manual output selection sources Calibration
Auto mode selection source
LEVE Offset/span adjustment
Tune parameter sources 1 to 4 CAL Motorized valve feedback
Fig. 4.1 Configuration Mode – Summary
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4 CONFIGURATION MODE…
4.2 Level 6 – Basic Configuration 6.00...6.01

6.00 Level 6 – Basic Configuration
LEV.6
APPL Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press the
key for a few seconds.
6..01 Template Application

t.APP Templates are provided to make the basic configuration for a particular
1.SL application as simple as possible. The appropriate template should be
selected before any other parameters are configured. When a template is
selected, the COMMANDER 500 assumes the preset form for that
template (see Appendix A). The inputs and software blocks are
automatically soft-wired to perform the selected function.
Select the Template required
Display Template Description

01S
. L Single loop with local set point only
02S
. L Single loop with remote set point
03A
. M Auto/Manual station with low signal selection
04A
. M Auto/Manual station with digital selection
05A
. b Analog backup with low signal selection
06A
. b Analog backup with digital selection
07I
. N Single indicator/manual loader
08I
. N Double indicator/manual loader
Note 1. When a template is selected, the following default values

apply: The 'Analog Input Type' of all inputs used by the template defaults
to '2', i.e. 4 to 20mA; The engineering ranges of all inputs used default to
'0.0 to 100.0'. All other inputs are set to 'OFF'.
Note 2. Templates customized using the PC Configurator are

identified by the letter 'U' in the template code – i.e. template '01.SL'
becomes '01.U'.
Continued…
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…4 CONFIGURATION MODE
…4.2 Level 6 – Basic Configuration 6.02
6.02 O.tYP •1 Control Output Type

The appropriate relays, digital outputs and analog outputs are assigned to
ANLG the control output variables. The other hardware outputs are provisionally
assigned to alarm and retransmission functions but these may be
changed in the output assignment level – see Section 4.8.
Select the Output Type required – see also Fig. 4.2 overleaf and Rear
Fold-out/ Table B.
Display Output Type
NONE None
ANLG Analog output (Control output = ao1)
rLY Relay output (Control output = RLY1)
dIG Digital output (Control output = do1)
Motorized valve with feedback •2
PFb (Open = RLY1, Close = RLY2) •3
Motorized valve without feedback
bNd (Open = RLY1, Close = RLY2)
HCr
. r Heat/cool with OP1 = relay, OP2 = relay
HCr. d Heat/cool with OP1 = relay, OP2 = digital output
HCd . r Heat/cool with OP1 = digital output, OP2 = relay
HCd . d Heat/cool with OP1 = digital output, OP2 = digital output •2
HCA . r Heat/cool with OP1 = analog, OP2 = relay
HCA . d Heat/cool with OP1 = analog, OP2 = digital •2
HCA . A Heat/cool with OP1 = analog, OP2 = analog •2
Continued…
•1 Only output types 'NONE' and 'ANLG' are applicable to indicator templates. Only output type 'ANLG' is
applicable to auto/manual station and analog backup templates.
•2 Only available with option board fitted.
•3 Analog Input 3 Type defaults to '11' – Resistance Feedback.
40
…4.2 Level 6 – Basic Configuration
Output Types: PV
ANLG Relay Output
Control Process
rLY Algorithm Digital Output
dIG Analog Output
SPt
A – Single Output
Output Type: PV
PFb
Control Valve Open relay
Algorithm Controller Process
Close relay
SPt Position Feedback
B – Motorized Valve Output with Feedback
Output Type: PV
bNd
Control Valve Open relay
Algorithm Controller Process
Close relay
SPt
C – Motorized Valve Output without Feedback (Boundless)
Output Types: PV
HC.rr Heat Output Relay or
Control Digital or
HC.rd Analog Output Process
Algorithm
HC.dr
Cool Output Relay or
HC.dd SPt
Digital or
HC.Ar Analog Output
HC.Ad D – Heat/cool Output

HC.AA
Note. Only available if option board fitted.
Fig 4.2 Output Type Schematic Diagrams
41
…4.2 Level 6 – Basic Configuration 6.03...6.06
6.03 C.ACt •1 Control Action
rEU Single Loop Output 1

•2 rEV Reverse
•2 dir Direct
Heat/Cool Output 1 (Heat) Output 2 (Cool)
•3 r-d Reverse Direct
•3 r-r Reverse Reverse
•3 d-r Direct Reverse
•3 d-d Direct Direct
6.06 F.rEJ Mains Rejection Frequency

Used to filter mains frequency pick-up on external analog input wiring.
50
[50 or 60Hz]
LEV.6
APPL
•1 Not displayed for auto/manual, indicator, ratio station or cascade templates.
•2 Not displayed if Heat/Cool output types selected – see parameter 6.02.
•3 Only displayed if Heat/Cool output types selected – see parameter 6.02.

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4.3 Level 7 – Analog Inputs 7.00...7.03
7.00 Level 7 – Analog Inputs

LEV.7
InPt Note 1. Refer also to the rear fold-out, Table A – Template Applications.
Note 2. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press the
Analog Input 1 (I/P1) Type & Electrical Range

7.01 tYP.1 Display Description Display Description
2 OFF Not Used P PT100 RTD
b THC Type B 1 0 to 20mA
E THC Type E 2 4 to 20mA
J THC Type J 3 0 to 5V
K THC Type K 4 1 to 5V
L THC Type L 6 0 to 50mV
N THC Type N 7 4 to 20mA square root linearizer
r THC Type R 8 4 to 20mA power 3/2
S THC Type S 9 4 to 20mA power 5/2
t THC Type T U Custom
Temperature Units (I/P1)

7.02 UNt.1 •1
C C – THC readings displayed in °C
F – THC readings displayed in °F
7.03 Decimal Places (Engineering Range, I/P1)

dP.1
0 0 XXXX
1 XXX.X
2 XX.XX
3 X.XXX
Continued…
•1 Only displayed if THC or RTD input types are selected
43
… 4.3 Level 7 – Analog Inputs 7.04...7.07
7.04 Engineering High (I/P1)

En1.H
1000 [–999 to 9999]
Note. This parameter defaults to the maximum allowed value when

THC or RTD inputs are selected – see Table 4.1.
THC/RTD Type °C °F
Min. Max. Min. Span Min. Max. Min. Span
Type B –18 1800 710 0 3272 1278
Type E –100 900 45 –148 1652 81
Type J –100 900 50 –148 1652 90
Type K –100 1300 65 –148 2372 117
Type L –100 900 50 –148 1652 90
Type N –200 1300 90 –328 2372 162
Type R & S –18 1700 320 0 3092 576
Type T –250 300 60 –418 572 108
Pt100 –200 600 25 –328 1112 45
Table 4.1 Engineering Limits, THC & RTD Inputs
7.05 Engineering Low (I/P1)

EnI.L
0 [–999 to 9999]
Note. This parameter defaults to the minimum allowed value when

7.06 Broken Sensor Drive (I/P1)

b.Sd1
UP NONE – No action. Actual input values remain valid.
UP – Input driven to the maximum upscale value (999)
dN – Input driven to the minimum downscale value (–999)
In the event of a fault being detected on the input, the input is driven in the
direction selected.
7.07 Input Filter Time Constant (I/P1)

FLt.1 The input values are averaged over the time set.
0
[0 to 60 seconds]
Continued…
44
7.08 tYP2 •1 Analog Input Type & Electrical Range (I/P2)
2 Note. THC inputs can only be used on I/P2 if I/P1 is also set to THC.
OFF Not Used t THC Type 1
E THC Type E 2 4 to 20mA
J THC Type J 6 0 to 50mV
K THC Type K 7 4 to 20mA square root linearizer
L THC Type L 8 4 to 20mA power 3/2
N THC Type N 9 4 to 20mA power 5/2
r THC Type R U Custom
S THC Type S
7.09 UNt2 •2 Temperature Units (I/P2)

7..10 dP.2 Decimal Places (Engineering Range, I/P2)
0 0 XXXX
1 XXX.X
2 XX.XX
3 X.XXX
7..11 En2.H Engineering High (I/P2)
1000 [–999 to 9999]

THC input type is selected – see Table 4.1.
7.12 En2.L Engineering Low (I/P2)
0 [–999 to 9999]

THC input is selected – see Table 4.1.
7.13 bsd.2 Broken Sensor Drive (I/P2)

7.14 FLt.2 Filter Time Constant (I/P2)

The input values are averaged over the time set.
0
[0 to 60 seconds]
Continued…
•1 Frames 7.09 to 7.14 are not displayed if Analog Input Type 2 is set to 'OFF'.
•2 Only displayed if THC input type is selected.
45
Analog Input Type & Electrical Range (I/P3)

7.15 tYP.3 •1
2 OFF Not Used 1 0 to 20mA
E THC Type E 3 0 to 5V
J THC Type J 4 1 to 5V
K THC Type K 6 0 to 50mV
L THC Type L 7 4 to 20mA square root linearizer
N THC Type N 8 4 to 20mA power 3/2
r THC Type R 9 4 to 20mA power 5/2
S THC Type S 11 Resistance feedback for
t THC Type T motorized valve
P PT100 RTD U Custom
Temperature Units
7..16 UNt3 •2
7..17 Decimal Places

dP.3
0 0 XXXX
1 XXX.X
2 XX.XX
3 X.XXX
7..18 Engineering High

En3.H
1000 [–999 to 9999]

7..19 THC or RTD inputs are selected – see Table 4.1.
Engineering Low
En3.L
0 [–999 to 9999]

7.20 Broken Sensor Drive (I/P3)

bSd.3
7.21 Filter Time Constant (I/P3)

FLt.3 The input values are averaged over the time set.
0
LEV7 [0 to 60 seconds]
INPt
•1 Frames 7.16 to 7.21 are not displayed if Analog Input Type 3 is set to 'OFF'.
•2 Only displayed if THC or RTD input types are selected.
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4.4 Level 8 – Alarms
Note. Any type of alarm can be used to sound an annunciator (klaxon/horn) which is disabled when the
alarm is acknowledged. This is achieved by assigning the relay to the acknowledge state of the alarm instead
of the actual alarm state.
Process
Variable
Trip point
RLY.x
On
Alarm State
(A.x)
Off
Horn
On
Acknowledge State
(ACK.x) rLY.x Relay assigment
Off frame in Level C,
ACK.x
Output Assignment.
Operator
acknowledges
alarm
Fig 4.3 Using an Alarm to Sound a Horn
High Deviation
Hysteresis +ve Trip Value
Process Variable
Control Set Point
High Deviation
–ve Trip Value
Hysteresis
Alarm On
Positive
Alarm Off Trip Value Negative Alarm On
Trip Value
Alarm Off
High Deviation Alarm
Process
Variable
Hysteresis Low Deviation
+ve Trip Value
Control Set Point
Hysteresis
Low Deviation
–ve Trip Value
Alarm On
Positive Trip Value
Alarm Off
Alarm On
Negative
Trip Value Alarm Off
Low Deviation Alarm
Fig 4.4 High and Low Deviation Alarm Action
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…4.4 Level 8 – Alarms
Hysteresis
Trip Point
Hysteresis
Process
Variable
Alarm On
High Process
Alarm Off
Alarm On
Low Process
Alarm Off
Fig 4.5 High and Low Process Alarm Action
Trip Point
Hysteresis
Process
Variable
Alarm On Alarm Latched
Alarm Off
Alarm acknowledged
by operator
High Latch Alarm Action
Process
Variable
Hysteresis
Trip Point
Alarm On Alarm Latched
Alarm Off
Alarm acknowledged
by operator
Low Latch Alarm Action
Fig 4.6 High and Low Latch Alarm Action
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…4.4 Level 8 – Alarms 8.00...8.03
8.00 Level 8 – Alarms

LEV.8
ALMS Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press the
8.01 Alarm 1 Type

tYP.1 See Figs 4.3 to 4.6
HP1 Display Description Display Description
NONE None LP3 Low Process I/P3
HPV High Process, PV HO High Output •1
LPV Low Process, PV LO Low Output •1
HLP High Latch, PV Hb1 Maths Block 1 High
LLP Low Latch, PV Lb1 Maths Block 1 Low
Hd High Deviation Hb2 Maths Block 2 High
Ld Low Deviation Lb2 Maths Block 2 Low
HP3 High Process I/P3
Note. Alarm 1 is set automatically as a Low Process alarm on I/P2

when template 3 or 5 is selected.
8.02 Alarm 1 Trip

trP.1
0 Alarm Number
Trip Value
8.03 Alarm 1 Hysteresis

HYS.1 Set the hysteresis value (in engineering units) for Alarm 1.
0
The alarm is activated at the trip level but is only deactivated when the
process variable has moved into the safe region by an amount equal to the
hysteresis value – see Figs. 4.4 to 4.6.
Note. Time hysteresis is set using the PC Configurator.
Continued…
•1 Applies to the PID output with single or heat/cool output types selected – see Section 3.4.
49
… 4.4 Level 8 – Alarms 8.04...8.24
8.04 tYPx Alarm Type 2 (Alarms 2 to 8)

8.07 NONE
8.10 [see Alarm 1 Type]
8.13
8.16
8.19
8.22
8.05 trP.x Alarm 2 to Alarm 8 Trip

8.08 0 Alarm Number and Type
8.11 [see Alarm 1 Trip]
8.14
Trip Value
8.17 [In engineering units]
8.20
8.23
8.06 HYS.x Alarm 2 to Alarm 8 Hysteresis

Set the hysteresis value (in engineering units) – see Alarm 1 Hysteresis.
8.09 0
8.12
8.15
8.18
8.21
8.24
8.25 G.ACK Global Alarm Acknowledge Source
NONE Note. This frome is applicable only to instruments fitted with

software at issue 6 or later.
All active and unacknowledged alarms can be acknowledged by a single

digital input.
Acknowledge •1
Select the source required to acknowledge all alarms
– see rear fold-out table C Digital Sources.
LEV8 Return to top of page.

ALr
•1 A digital input becomes active when a volt-free contact is closed or a loww TTL signal is applied.
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4.5 Level 9 – Set Point Configuration 9.00...9.03
Note. Level 9 is not applicable when an Indicator template (templates 7 and 8) or an Auto/Manual station
template (templates 3 and 4) is selected.
9.00 LEV9 Level 9 – Set Point Configuration
SEt.P Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold
the key for a few seconds.
9.01 trCK Set Point Tracking Enable
OFF Local Set Point Remote Set Point

Display
Tracking Tracking
OFF OFF OFF
LOC ON OFF
rEM OFF ON •1
L-r ON ON •1
Local Set Point Tracking – the local set point tracks the process variable
when manual mode is selected.
Remote Set Point Tracking – local set point tracks the remote set point
when in remote set point mode. If the controller is put into manual mode
the set point reverts from remote to local.
9.02 SPt.H Set Point Limits

The set point limits define the maximum and minimum values to which the
1000 local and/or remote set points can be adjusted.The set point limits do not
apply when in Manual mode with local set point tracking enabled. If the set
point is outside its limits when Automatic mode is selected, the set point
value can only be adjusted towards its limits. Once within the limits they
apply as normal.
Control Set Point (CSPT) High Limit

[–999 to 9999 in engineering units]
9.03 SPt.L
Control Set Point (CSPT) Low Limit
0 [–999 to 9999 in engineering units]
Note. Operator level adjustment of the set point can be disabled –

see Section 4.7, Operator Configuration/ Set Point Adjustment Enable.
Continued…
•1 Only available if a remote set point template is selected.
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…4.5 Level 9 – Set Point Configuration 9.06...9.11
9..06 •1 Remote Set Point Fault Action

SP.FA The action required when a fault occurs with the remote set point.
NONE
NONE – No action
LOC – Select local set point mode
dFLt – Select local set point mode and set to the default value
9..07 •1 Local Set Point Default Value

dF.SP Set the value required for the local set point under remote set point fault
0.0 conditions.
9..08 Local Set Point Source 1

L.Sr1 The source required to select local set point 1 (LSP1) as the current local
NONE set point.
LSP1 •2
See Rear Fold-out/
Table C – Digital Sources.
9..09 Local Set Point Source 2

NONE set point.
LSP2 •2
See Rear Fold-out/
9.10 Local Set Point Source 3

NONE set point.
LSP3 •2
See Rear Fold-out/
9.11 Local Set Point Source 4

NONE set point.
See Rear Fold-out/ LSP4 •2

Continued…
•1 Only displayed if a remote set point template is selected.
•2 A digital input becomes active when a volt-free contact is closed or a low TTL signal is applied.
52
…4.5 Level 9 – Set Point Configuration 9.12...9.14
9.12 Lr.5r •1 Local/Remote Set Point Selection Source

The source required to lock into remote set point mode.
NONE When the source is active the L LR key does not operate.
Remote •1
See Rear Fold-out/
Local Local
9.13 LC.5r •1 Local Set Point Selection Source

The source required to select local set point mode.
NONE
Local Set Point Mode •1
See Rear Fold-out/
9.14 r.SrC •1 Remote Set Point Selection Source

The source required to select remote set point mode.
NONE
See Rear Fold-out/ Remote Set Point Mode •1
LEV9
SEt.P
•1 Digital inputs are active when a volt-free contact is closed or a low TTL signal is applied
53
4.6 Level A – Control Configuration A.00...A.02

Note. Level A is not displayed if an indicator template is selected.
A.00 Level A – Control Configuration

LEVA
CntL Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold
A.01 Power Fail Recovery Mode

P.rEC Select the default power failure mode required following a power
0 interruption or failure.
Display Setting Display Setting
Auto mode,
0 Last mode 5 integral term reset
Manual mode, Auto mode,

1 using last output
6 using last integral term
Power outage ≤
Recovery time: Auto
Manual mode with
2 7 mode. Power outage >
0.0% output
Recovery time: Manual
mode, last output
Power outage ≤
Recovery time: Auto
Manual mode with
3 8 mode. Power outage >
100.0% output
Recovery time: Manual
mode, configured output
Manual mode with

4 configured output
A.02 •1 Recovery Time

rEC.t If power is restored within the recovery time, the controller continues in the
0 last mode when power fail recovery modes 7 or 8 are selected.
[0 to 9999 seconds]
Continued…
•1 Not displayed if power fail recovery modes 0 to 6 are selected.
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…4.6 Level A – Control Configuration A.03...A.08
A.03 Process Variable Fail Action

PVFA Determines controller output when the process variable input fails.
NONE
NONE No action
HOLd Put into Manual mode
dFLt Put into Manual mode and select default output
A.04 Default Output

dF.OP This output is used in conjunction with Power Recovery mode 8 and
0 Process Variable Fail action.
[0 to 100%] (–100% to +100% for heat/cool)
A.05 OP.HI •1 Output High Limit – Single Output Control

Limits the high level of the control output in automatic mode. If the control
100 output is above this limit when automatic mode is selected, the current
output value becomes the high limit until the value falls below the limit set.
[0.0 to 100.0%]
A.06 OP.L0 •1 Output Low Limit – Single Output Control

Limits the low level of the control output in automatic mode. If the control
0 output is below this limit when automatic mode is selected, the current
output value becomes the low limit until the value rises above the limit set.
[0.0 to 100.0%]
A.07 OP1H •2 Output 1 (Heat) High Limit – Heat/Cool Control

Limits the high level of control output 1 in automatic mode. If the control
100.0 output is above this limit when automatic mode is selected, the current
output value becomes the high limit until the value falls below the limit set.
[0.0 to 100.0%]
A.08 OP2H •2 Output 2 (Cool) High Limit – Heat/Cool Control

Limits the high level of control cutput 2 in automatic mode, when either
100 'reverse-direct' or 'direct-reverse' control action is selected in the Basic
Configuration level. If the control output is above this limit when automatic
mode is selected, the current output value becomes the high limit until the
value falls below the limit set.
–100% +100%
[0.0 to –100.0%]
OP2H OP2 OP1
0 0
Continued…
•1 Only displayed if a single output type is selected.
•2 Only displayed if a heat/cool output type is selected.
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A.09 •1 Output 2 (Cool) Low Limit – Heat/Cool Control

OP2L Limits the low level of control output 2 in automatic mode, when 'reverse-
0 reverse' or 'direct-direct' control action is selected in the Basic
Configuration level. If the control output is below this limit when automatic
mode is selected, the current output value becomes the low limit until the
value rises above the limit set.
+100% +100%
[0 to 100%]
OP2
OP1
OP2L
0 0
A.10 Output Slew Rate

OP.Sr The maximum rate of change of the control output (or both control outputs
OFF for heat/cool).
[0.01 to 99.99% change per

second or 'OFF']
time
Note. The default slew rate setting is applied to both increasing and
decreasing output values. The slew rate setting can be applied to either
increasing values only or decreasing values only using the PC
Configurator.
A..11 Slew Rate Disable Source

Srd5 The digital source required to disable slew rate control of the output.
0FF
Slew rate disabled
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C –
Digital Sources.
Enabled Enabled
A.12 M5r1 Manual 1 Mode Selection Source

The digital source required to select manual mode and Configured
0FF Output 1.
Manual with
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C – output = C.OP1 •2
Digital Sources.
Auto
Continued…
•1 Only displayed if reverse-reverse or direct-direct control actions are selected.
•2 Digital inputs are active when a volt free contact is closed or a low TTL signal is applied.
56
A.13 Configured Output 1

C.OP1 The control output value required when manual is selected by manual
0.0 mode source 1.
[0 to 100% or LAST (non-heat/cool)]

[–100 to 100% (heat/cool only)]
A..14 Manual Mode Selection Source 2

M5r2 The digital source required to select manual mode and Configured
0FF Output 2.
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C – Manual with output = C.OP2 •1

Digital Sources.
Auto
A..15 Configured Output 2

C.OP2 The control output value required when manual is selected by manual
0.0 mode source 2.

A.16 Auto/Manual Selection Source

AM.5r Used with auto/manual station.
0FF The source required to lock into manual mode with Configured Output 3.
Switching from manual to auto is not possible via the front panel.
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C – Manual with output = C.OP3 •1

Digital Sources.
Auto Auto
Note. If template 3 is selected, the source is assigned to alarm 1. If

template 4 is selected, the source is assigned to digital input 1.
A.17 Configured Output 3

COP.3 The control output value required when manual mode is selected by the
0.0 auto/manual selection source.

Continued…
•1 Digital inputs are active when a volt free contact is closed or a low TTL signal is applied
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A.18 Auto Mode Selection Source

A.5rC Select the digital source used to activate auto mode.
0FF
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C – Auto •1
Digital Sources.
Manual
A.19 •2 Tune Parameter Source 1 (Gain Scheduling)

t1.Sr Determine the digital source used to select the proportional 1 and integral
0FF 1 terms as the tuning parameters.
Select Pb-1 and IAt.1 •1

Digital Sources.
A..20 •2 Tune Parameter Source 2 (Gain Scheduling)


Digital Sources.

t3.5r Determine the digital source used to select the proportional 3 and integral
0FF 3 terms as the tuning parameters..

Digital Sources.

Select Pb-4 and IAt4 •1

Digital Sources.
LEVA
CNtL
•1 Digital inputs are active when a volt free contact is closed or a low TTL signal is applied.
•2 PB–x and IAt.x values are set in Level 2 – see Section 3.2, Tune/Proportional Band x and Integral Action
Time x. This function is not available with Cascade control and it is not applicable to Auto/Manual Station, Indicator
or Ratio Station templates.
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4.7 Level B – Operator Configuration b.00...b.06

b.00 Level B – Operator Configuration
LEVb
OPEr Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold
b.01 FP.AM •1 Front Panel Auto/Manual Key Enable
YES YES – Enabled

NO – Disabled
b.02 FPLr •1 Front Panel Local/Remote Key Enable
Lr Display Local/Remote Key Action

NO Local/Remote key disable.
Lr Switches between local and remote set point modes.
2L Selects local set point 1 or 2.
3L Selects local set point 1, 2 or 3.
4L Selects local set point 1, 2, 3 or 4.
b.03 Front Panel Alarm Acknowledge Key Enable

FPAK
YES YES – Enabled
NO – Disabled
b.04 S.AdJ •1 Operator Level Set Point Adjustment Enable
YES YES – Enabled

NO – Disabled
b.05 r.d15 •1
•2
Operator Ratio Display
NO YES – Ratio setting for Remote set point displayed in the

operator level.
NO – Ratio setting for Remote set point not displayed
in the operator level.
b.06 b.d15 •1
•2
Operator Bias Display
NO YES – Bias setting for Remote set point displayed in

operator level.
NO – Bias setting for Remote set point not displayed
in operator level.
Continued…
•1 Not displayed if the Indicator template in use.
•2 Only displayed if a template with remote set point is selected.
59
…4.7 Level B – Operator Configuration b.07...b.13
b.07 A.PA5 •1 Auto-tune Password

Enables access to the auto-tune facility in the operator level.
0
[0 to 9999 (default 0)]
b.08 S.PAS Set Up Password

Enables access to the set up levels (levels 2, 3, 4 and 5) and the autotune
0 facility.
[0 to 9999 (default 0)]
b.09 C.PA5 Configuration Password

Enables access to the configuration levels, set up levels and the autotune
0 facility.
[0 to 9999 (default 0)]
b..10 dAY Day Setting

Use to set the weekday of the on-board clock.
1 [1 to 7. 1 = Sunday, 7= Saturday]
b..11 HOUr Hour Setting

Use to set the hour of the on-board clock.
23 [0 to 23]
b..12 MIN Minute Setting

Use to set the minute of the on-board clock.
59 [0 to 59]
b..13 t.CLK Current Time

Actual on-board clock time.
00.00 [Hours : Mins]
LEVb
OPEr
•1 Not displayed on Indicator or Auto/manual station templates.
60
4.8 Level C – Output Assignment Configuration C.00, C01, C07, C08
Note. The Output Assignment default settings are preconfigured to each template – see Table B, Output
Sources on the rear fold-out.
C.00 Level C – Output Assignment

LEV.C
ASSn Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press the
C.01 •1 Analog/Digital Output 1 (ao1/do1) Type

tYP.1 Select the output type for Output 1.
ANLG
ANLG – Analog
dIG – Digital
AN1.A
Press to advance to Analog Output 1 Assignment Source.
NONE
or
dIG
dG1.A
Press to advance to Digital Output 1 Assignment Source.
NONE
4.8.1 Digital Output 1
tYP1
dIG
C.07 •1 Digital Output 1 (do1) Assignment Source

dGI.A
Select the source required to activate Digital Output 1
NONE
See Rear Fold-out/ Table C – Digital Sources.
Digital Output 1 (do1) Polarity

C.08 •2 The output can be set to energize for either an active or inactive digital
dG1.P
signal.
POS
POS – Output energized when source is active.
NEG – Output energized when source is inactive.
tYP.2
Continued…
ANLG
•1 If the output is assigned to a control output by the control type, the setting displayed cannot be changed – see
Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Control Output Type.
•2 Not applicable if digital output 1 is assigned to a control output.
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4.8.2 Analog Output 1 C02...C06

tYP1
ANLG
C.02 •1 Analog Output 1 (ao1) Assignment Source

AnI.A Select the source required to activate Analog Output 1
NONE
See Rear Fold-out/ Table D – Analog Sources.
C.03 Analog Output 1 (ao1) Electrical High

AN1.H The maximum current output required for the analog output.
20.0
[0.0 to 22.0mA]
C.04 Analog Output 1 (ao1) Electrical Low

AN1.L The minimum current output required for the analog output.
4.0
[0.0 to 22.0mA]
C.05 •2 Retransmission 1 Engineering High

r1.H The engineering range value at which maximum output is required.
100.0
C.06 •2 Retransmission 1 Engineering Low

r1.L The engineering range value at which minimum output is required.
0.0
tYP.2
Continued…
ANLG
•2 Not applicable if analog output 1 is assigned to a control output.
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4.8.3 Output 2 Assignment C09, C15, C16

r1L
0.0
dG1.P
0.0
Analog/Digital Output 2 (ao2/do2) Type

C.09 tYP.2 •1 Select the output type for Output 2.
ANLG
ANLG – Analog
dIG – Digital
AN2.A Press to advance to Analog Output 2 Assignment Source.

NONE
or
dIG
dG2.A Press to advance to Digital Output 2 Assignment Source.

NONE
4.8.4 Digital Output 2
tYP2
dIG
C.15 dG2.A •1 Digital Output 2 (do2) Assignment Source

Select the source required to activate Digital Output 2
NONE
C.16 •1 Digital Output 2 (do2) Polarity

dG2P •2 The output can be set to energize for either an active or inactive digital
0 signal.
POS – Output energized when source is active.

NEG – Output energized when source is inactive.
rLY.1 Continued…
0
•1 Only displayed if optional ouput is fitted. If the output is assigned to a control output by the control type, the
setting displayed cannot be changed – see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Control Output Type.
•2 Not applicable if digital output 2 is assigned to a control output.
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4.8.5 Analog Output 2 C10...C14

tYP.2
ANLG
C.10 AN2.A •1 Analog Output 2 (ao2) Assignment Source

Select the source required to activate Analog Output 2
NONE
See Rear Fold-out/ Table D – Analog Sources.
C.11 AN2H •1 Analog Output 2 (ao2) Electrical High

The maximum current output required for the retransmission range.
20.0
[0.0 to 20.0mA]
C.12 AN2.L •1 Analog Output 2 (ao2) Electrical Low

The minimum current output required for the retransmission range.
4.0
[0.0 to 20.0mA]
C.13 r2H •1
•2
Retransmission 2 Engineering High
The engineering range value at which maximum output is required.
100.0
C.14 r2L •1
•2
Retransmission 2 Engineering Low
The engineering range value at which minimum output is required.
0.0
rLY1
Continued…
NONE
•1 Only displayed if optional ouput is fitted. If the output is assigned to a control output by the control type, the
setting displayed cannot be changed – see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration/ Control Output Type.
•2 Not applicable if analog output 2 is assigned to a control output.
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4.8.6 Relay Outputs 1 to 4 C17...C22

r2L
0.0
dG2.P
0.0
C..17 •1 Relay 1 Assignment Source

rL1.A Select the source required to activate relay output 1.
NONE
C.18 •2 Relay 1 Polarity

rL1.P •3 The relay can be set to energize for either an active or inactive digital
POS signal.
POS – Relay energized when source is active.

NEG – Relay energized when source is inactive.
C.19 •1 Relay 2 Assignment Source

rL2.A Select the source required to activate relay output 2
NONE

rL2.P •3 The relay can be set to energize for either an active or inactive digital
POS signal.

C.21 rL3.A •1 Relay 3 Assignment Source

•4 Select the source required to activate relay output 3
NONE

rL3..P •3 •4 The relay can be set to energize for either an active or inactive digital
POS signal.

Continued…
•2 Not displayed if relay is assigned to a control output signal.
•3 Not applicable if relay is assigned to a control output.
•4 Only displayed if optional relay ouput is fitted.
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…4.8.6 Relay Outputs 1 to 4 C23...C24
C..23 •1 Relay 4 Assignment Source

rL4.A •4 Select the source required to activate relay output 4
NONE

rL4.P •3 •4 The relay can be set to energize for either an active or inactive digital
POS signal.

LEVC
ASSN
•2 Not displayed if relay is assigned to a control output signal.
•3 Not applicable if relay is assigned to a control output.
•4 Only displayed if relay ouput is fitted.
66
4.9 Level D – Serial Communications Configuration d.00...d.03
Note. Level D is only applicable if the serial communications option is fitted.
d.00 LEVd Level D – Serial Communications Configuration

SErL
Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press and hold
d.01 S.CFG Serial Configuration
0 0 – Off
1 – 2-wire connection, 2400 baud rate
d.02 PrtY Parity
NONE NONE – None

Odd – Odd
EVEN – Even
d.03 Addr MODBUSTM Address

Each slave on a MODBUS link must be assigned a unique address – see
1 IM/C500–MOD.
[1 to 99]
LEVd
SErL
67
4.10 Level E – Calibration E.00...E.04
Note. This page enables fine tuning of the inputs to eliminate system errors.
E.00 Level E – Calibration

LEVE
CAL Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this page, press the
E.01 Analog Input 1 Offset Calibration

OFF.1 Analog Input 1 Value in Engineering Units
0.0 100.3
0.0 Offset [in engineering Units]
If the and keys are not operated for three seconds the display
reverts to the offset value only.
E.02 Analog Input 1 Span Calibration

SPn.1 Analog Input 1 Value in Engineering Units
0.0 100.3
0.0 Span Adjustment
[0.750 to 1.250]
reverts to the span value only.
E.03 Analog Input 2 Offset Calibration

OFF.2 Analog Input 2 Value in Engineering Units
0.0 100.3
0.0 Offset [In engineering Units]
E.04 Analog Input 2 Span Calibration

SPn.2 Analog Input 2 Value in Engineering Units
1.0 100.3
0.0 Span Adjustment
[0.750 to 1.250]
Continued…
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…4.10 Level E – Calibration E.05...E.10
•1 Analog Input 3 Offset Calibration

E.05 OFF.3 Analog Input 3 Value in Engineering Units
8888 100.3
0.0 Offset [In engineering Units]
•1 Analog Input 3 Span Calibration

E.06 SPN.3 Analog Input 3 Value in Engineering Units
8888 100.3
0.0 Span Adjustment
[0.750 to 1.250]
E.07 •2 Position Feedback Calibration

FCAL rEF Select the calibration required.
NO 2700 NO – No Calibration
AUtO – Auto Calibration
r.trV _AN – Manual Calibration
AUtO 30
Fb.LO
MAN 100
F.CAL
AUtO
E.08 •2 Regulator Travel Time

r.trV
30 [0 to 5000 seconds]
Ensure that the value entered is compatible with the regulator motor, as
this is used to determine the length of travel of the feedback mechanism.
E.09 •2 Motorized Valve Feedback – Fully-closed Position

C.CAL
NO NO No action
YES Fully closes the valve automatically and sets the electrical input
to low range value.
Note. Input value flashes when calibration is in progress.
E.10 •2 Motorized Valve Feedback – Fully-open Position

O.CAL
NO NO No action
YES Fully opens the valve automatically and sets the electrical input
to high range value.
Note. Input value flashes when calibration is in progress.
rEF Continued in Cold Junction Reference Value frame.

2700
•1 Only displayed if option board is fitted.
•2 Only displayed if Motorized Valve with feedback output type is selected – see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration.
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…4.10 Level E – Calibration E.11...E.16

FCAL
MAN
E11 •1 Position Feedback Electrical Range Low

Fb.LO Set the minimum electrical input value.
100.0
[0.0 to 999.9]
For resistance input types, no decimal places are displayed. For all other
input types, 1 decimal place is displayed.
E.12 •1 Position Feedback Electrical Range High

Fb.HI Set the maximum electrical input value.
500.0
[0.0 to 999.9]
rEF
Continued in Cold Junction Reference Value frame.
2700
FCAL
NO
O.CAL
NO
Fb.HI
500
E.13 Cold Junction Reference Value

rEF This value should only be changed if a new CJ sensor is supplied with a CJ
2700 reference value different to 2700.
The resistance (in Ohms) of the CJ sensor at 25°C.
E.14 Cold Junction Beta Value

bEtA This value should only be changed if a new CJ sensor is supplied with a CJ
3977 Beta value different to 3977.
The beta value of the CJ sensor.
E.15 Cold Junction Reading – I/P1 and I/P2

CJ1 The temperature measured by the cold junction sensor is displayed in °C.
25.2
E.16 •2 Cold Junction Reading – I/P3

CJ3 •3 The temperature measured by the cold junction sensor is displayed in °C.
25.2
LEV.E
Return to top of Calibration Level.
CAL
•1 Only displayed if Motorized Valve with feedback output type is selected – see Section 4.2, Basic Configuration.
•2 Only displayed if corresponding input type is set to 'THC'.
•3 Only displayed if option board is fitted.

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5 INSTALLATION
EC Directive 89/336/EEC
In order to meet the requirements of the EC

Directive 89/336/EEC for EMC regulations, this
product must not be used in a non-industrial
55°C
environment. Max.
0°C
End of Life Disposal Min.
This instrument does not contain any substance
that will cause undue harm to the environment. A – Within Temperature Limits
However, the unit contains a small lithium battery.
This should be removed and disposed of
responsibly in accordance with local environmental
regulations. The remainder of the unit can be
safely considered as normal waste and disposed
of accordingly.
0 to 90% RH
5.1 Mechanical Installation

5.1.1 Siting – Figs. 5.1 and 5.2
B – Within Humidity Limits
Minimum
Sensor IP66/
NEMA4X
(front panel)
IP20
(rear)
A – Close to Sensor
C – Within Protection Rating Limits
+
B – At Eye-level Location
Caution. Select a location away

from strong electrical and magnetic
fields. If these cannot be avoided,
particularly in applications where ‘walkie
talkies’ are used, connect using
screened cables within grounded metal
conduit.
D – Use Screened Cables

C – Avoid Vibration
Fig. 5.1 General Requirements Fig. 5.2 Environmental Requirements
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…5 INSTALLATION
5.1.2 Mounting – Figs. 5.3 to 5.5

The instrument is designed for panel mounting (Fig. 5.4). Overall dimensions are shown in Fig. 5.3.
Note. For NEMA4X protection, a minimum panel thickness of 2.5mm is recommended.
Dimensions in mm (in.)
18
137.5 (5.41) (0.71) 76 (2.99)
137.8 148
(5.43) (5.83)
5.0
(0.2)
149.5 (5.87)
68+0.7
–0
(2.68+0.03
–0 )
Panel 138+1
–0
Cutout (5.43+0.04
–0 )
14 (0.55)
30 (1.18)
Fig. 5.3 Overall Dimensions
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5 INSTALLATION…
…5.1.2 Mounting – Figs. 5.3 to 5.5
3 Fit the panel clamps to the case, ensuring that the lugs
are correctly located in their slots
1 Cut a suitable hole in the panel

(see Fig. 5.3)
3
2 Insert the case (and

4 instrument, if
assembled) into the
panel cut-out
4 Secure the instrument using the panel clamp retaining screws.

The rubber friction sleeves prevent overtightening.
Fig. 5.4 Mounting
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…5 INSTALLATION
…5.1.2 Mounting – Figs. 5.3 to 5.5
1 Unclip the process label cover and

remove the process label, if fitted.
2 Loosen the captive screw securing

the instrument to the case
Remove the instrument

3 from the case
Note. Refitting is the reversal of removal.
Fig. 5.5 Inserting/Removing the Instrument from the Case
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5 INSTALLATION…
5.1.3 Process Labels – Fig. 5.6
Inscribe the process label with 1

the desired text
PR
OC
ES
S
2 Unclip the process label LA
cover from the front panel BE
L
4 Refit the cover over the

process label
3 Insert the process label into the

recess
Fig. 5.6 Fitting Process Labels
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…5 INSTALLATION
5.2 Electrical Installation

Refer to the Template Applications table and Output Sources table on the rear fold-out to determine the
input and output connections to be made.
Warning. Before making any connections, ensure that the power supply, any powered control circuits
and high common mode voltages are switched off.
Note.
• Always route signal leads and power cables separately, preferably in grounded metal conduit.
• It is strongly recommended that screened cable is used for signal inputs and relay connections. Connect
the screen to the ground stud – see Fig. 5.7.
Information. Use cable appropriate for the load currents. The terminals accept cables up to 14AWG
(2.5mm2).
5.2.1 Electrical Connections – Figs 5.7 to 5.9
Analog – 19 1 –
See Analog Input 1
Input 3 + 20 2 +
Fig 5.8 (I/P1)
(I/P3) RTD2 21 3 RTD1 See
Transmitter PSU + 22 4 – Analog Input 2 Fig. 5.8
Digital / Analog Output 2 + 23 5 + (I/P2)
(ao2 /do2) – 24 6 + Transmitter PSU
Digital Input Common – 25 7 +
Digital / Analog Output 1 ( ao1/do1)
Digital Input 3 (di3) + 26 8 –
Digital Input 4 (di4) + 27 9 – Digital Input Common
NO/NC 28 10 + Digital Input 1 (di1)
Relay 3 (RLY3)
C 29 11 + Digital Input 2 (di2)
NO/NC 30 12 NO/NC
Relay 4 (RLY4) Relay 2 (RLY2)
C 31 13 C
+ 32 14 NO/NC
RS485 Tx Relay 1 (RLY1)
– 33 15 C
+ 34 16 + Live (1A fuse) +Vs (+)
RS485 Tx/Rx 85 to 24V
– 35 17 – Neutral 265V 0V (–)
d.c.
a.c. Earth
RS485 Common C 36 18 Earth
Only available if option board fitted Ground Stud
Caution. The power supply ground cable must be connected to the

Ground Stud and NOT to terminal 18.
Fig. 5.7 Electrical Connections – General
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5 INSTALLATION…
…5.2.1 Electrical Connections – Figs. 5.7 to 5.9
THC 3-lead 2-lead RTD Milliamps * Milliamps Voltage

millivolts RTD and Resistance
and volts
1 3rd lead RTD – –
Analog –
Input 1 **100Ω **100Ω
I/P 1 2 + RTD – RTD – +

CJ Sensor# – ****
100KΩ
3 RTD + RTD + Tx 2-wire
Transmitter
+
4 – – –
Analog
Input 2 **100Ω **100Ω
5 +
I/P 2 + + –
Milliamps Millivolts THC## 2-wire
Tx
Transmitter
6 +
Voltage * milliAmps milliAmps 2-lead RTD 3-lead THC

and Resistance RTD milliVolts
and Volts
– – RTD 3rd lead – 19
**100Ω **100Ω Analog
+ Input 3
+ – RTD – RTD 20
I/P3 ***
**** CJ Sensor
100KΩ –
Tx 2-wire + RTD + RTD 21
Transmitter
+
22
* Using internal transmitter power supply
** Use 100Ω shunt resistor provided with instrument
*** Only available if option board fitted
**** For correct broken sensor operation with voltage inputs, fit a 100KΩ pull up resistor
# Fit the CJ sensor supplied if I/P1 or I/P2 are THC inputs
## I/P2 can only be used with THC inputs if I/P1 is also used as a THC input
Fig. 5.8 Electrical Connections – Analog Inputs
5V Inactive
TTL
0V Active
Volt free
Inactive Active
Fig. 5.9 Electrical Connections – Digital Inputs
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…5 INSTALLATION
5.3 Relays 5.4 Digital Output

15V d.c. min. at 20mA
Note. Refer to the Rear Fold-out/ Table B – Min. load 667Ω
Output Sources for default relay assignments.
5.5 Control or Retransmission
Relay contacts are rated at: Analog Output
115/230V a.c. at 5A (non-inductive) Max. load 15V (750Ω at 20mA).
250V d.c. 25W max. Isolated from analog input, dielectric strength
500V for 1 minute.
5.3.1 Setting the Relay Links – Fig. 5.10
Set the links on the processor board and the option
board (if fitted).
Normally closed Normally open
LK1 = Relay 1 LK3 = Relay 3

LK2 = Relay 2 LK4 = Relay 4
LK3
LK2
LK1 LK4
Processor Board Option Board
Note. The default setting for the relay links is 'Normally Open' (N/O).
Fig. 5.10 Relay Links
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5 INSTALLATION…
5.6 Motorized Valve Connections – Fig. 5.11 5.7 Input Connections

Make connections to each input – see Fig 5.8.
Note. Relays used to drive the motorized
valve must be set for 'Normally Open' operation – Refer to Table A on the rear fold-out for the
see Section 5.3.1. default input assignment settings.
5.7.1 Thermocouple (THC) Inputs

Motorized Valve Note. Use the correct compensating cable
Drive
between the THC and the terminals – see
Table 5.1.
12
0%
13 Automatic Cold Junction Compensation (ACJC) is
14 incorporated by use of CJ sensors wired across the
100% input terminals of I/P1 and I/P3 – see Fig. 5.12.
15
(N) Alternatively, the CJ sensor can be mounted remotely
Valve N at the point where the thermocouple cable terminates
Positioner
Power into copper cable, e.g. where cables enter an
Supply L instrument panel – see Fig. 5.13.
(L) It is possible to use an external fixed cold (reference)
A – Relay Connections junction, if the instrument is programmed for use with
millivolt inputs and the appropriate thermocouple
– 19
linearizer is selected. This is only possible via the PC
Motorized
Valve
100Ω + 20
configurator.
(mA inputs
Drive only)
Fitting the
B – Feedback Connections CJ sensor, CJ sensor
(V, mA or mV Input Types)
I/P 3 to I/P 1
Motorized Valve
Drive Link
100% 19
20
21
0%
C – Feedback Slidewire Note. Only fit a CJ sensor to I/P 3 if

Connection the option board is also fitted.
Motorized Valve Link Fig. 5.12 CJ Sensor – Connections

Drive
0% 19
20
21
Copper Compensating
100% cable cable
– 19 –1
D – Alternative Feedback
Slidewire Connection + 20 +2
21 3
Note. The wire link must be
I/P3 I/P1
connected at the motorized valve end,
NOT to the instrument terminals.
Fig. 5.13 Remote-mounted CJ Sensor –
Fig. 5.11 Motorized Valve Connections
Connections
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…5 INSTALLATION
5.7.2 3-lead Resistance 5.8 Output Connections

Thermometer (RTD) Inputs Make connections as shown in Fig 5.7.
The three leads must have equal resistance, not
exceeding 50Ω each. Refer to Table B on the rear fold-out for the
default output assignment settings.
5.7.3 2-lead Resistance
Thermometer (RTD) Inputs 5.9 Power Supply Connections
If long leads are necessary it is preferable to use a
3-lead RTD. If the RTD is to be used in a hazardous Warning.
area, a 3-lead RTD connected via a suitable Zener • A 1A fuse must be fitted in the live (+ve) supply line.
barrier, must be used. • The ground line must be connected to the
ground stud and not to terminal 18 on the
terminal block – see Fig. 5.7.
Do not disturb the link between' terminal 18
and the ground stud.
• The type of power supply required (a.c. or d.c.)
is stated at the time of order and can be
identified from the instrument code number:
C50X/XX0X/STD = 85 to 265V a.c.
C50X/XX1X/STD = 24V d.c.
Compensating Cable
Type of
Thermo- BS1843 ANSI MC 96.1 DIN 43714 BS4937 Part No.30
couple
+ – Case + – Case + – Case + – Case
Ni-Cr/Ni-Al
Brown Blue Red Yellow Red Yellow Red Green Green Green White Green *
(K)
Nicrisil/Nisil
Orange Blue Orange Orange Red Orange — Pink White Pink *
(N)
Pt/Pt-Rh
White Blue Green Black Red Green Red White White Orange White Orange *
(R and S)
Pt-Rh/Pt-Rh
– – – Grey White Grey *
(B)
Cu/Cu-Ni (T) White Blue Blue Blue Red Blue Red Brown Brown Brown White Brown *
Fe/Con (J) Yellow Blue Black White Red Black Red Blue Blue Black White Black *
* Case Blue for intrinsically safe circuits

Fe/Con (L) DIN 43710
– — Blue/ Blue Blue —
(DIN 43710)
red
Table 5.1 Thermocouple Compensating Cable
80
A1
Single Loop Control provides basic feedback control using three term PID or On/off control. The controller output is calculated from the difference
between the process variable and the control set point. The control set point can be a fixed value entered by the user or from a remote source.
L L
R
LSPt
Local Set Point
APPENDIX A – CONTROL TEMPLATES
Single Loop Controller (Templates 1 and 2)
Set Point
Ramp
Remote Set Point Input
RSPt
•1 I/P2 I/P 2 x rAtO + bIAS Manual Output
CSPt
PID O/P OP1
PID
Process Variable Input
PV Control Loop
I/P1
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…APPENDIX A – CONTROL TEMPLATES
A2 Auto/Manual Station and Analog Backup Station

A2.1 Series and Parallel Operation
Note. See Sections A2.2 and A2.3 for detailed templates.
PV C500
Process
Process Variable
I/P1
Master Output ao1

ao1 Actuator
Output I/P2
Master
Controller
Digital Select
Status
di.1
Series Connection
PV C500
Process
Process Variable
I/P1 ao1
Master Output ao1
Output I/P2
Master Relay 1
Controller Actuator
Digital Select
Status
di.1 External
Relay
Master
Output
Parallel Connection
Fig. A1 Series and Parallel Operation
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The Auto/manual Station provides a backup for a Master controller. In normal operation the COMMANDER 500’s current output follows the master
…A2.2
controller’s output value. A fault in the master system can be identified either by detecting a low signal on the master output (template 3) or via a digital
signal (template 4). When a fault is detected the COMMANDER 500 selects manual mode with its output either set to the last valid master output value
or to a configured output value – see Section 4.6/ Control Configuration/ Configured Output 1. When the master signal is restored or the digital input
returns to its normal state the COMMANDER 500 switches back to auto mode (i.e. COMMANDER 500 output = master output).
The auto/manual station can be used in series or in parallel with the master output signal – see Fig. A1. Parallel operation is achieved by using
relay 1 in the COMMANDER 500 to energize an external relay (with suitable changeover contacts for switching low level signals) which selects the output
to be routed to the actuator.
Process Variable
Auto/Manual Station (Templates 3 and 4)
I/P1
Manual Output OP1
Master Output
ao1
I/P2

Digital Select (Alarm A1)
•2 Auto/Manual
di.1 Select
APPENDIX A – CONTROL TEMPLATES…
•1 Template 3 only. Alarm A1 trip value can be set to give the desired low signal detection
•2 Template 4 only
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84
A2.3
The Analog Backup provides a backup for a master controller. In normal operation (remote control mode selected) the COMMANDER 500’s
current output follows the master controller’s output value. A fault in the master system can be identified either by detecting a low signal on the master
output (template 5) or via a digital signal (template 6). When a fault is detected the COMMANDER 500 switches into local control mode and the process
is controlled by the PID output of the COMMANDER 500. The COMMANDER 500 PID algorithm continually tracks the master output value to ensure
bumpless transfer from remote to local mode operation. When the master signal is restored or the digital input returns to its normal state the
COMMANDER 500 switches back to remote control mode (i.e. COMMANDER 500 output = master output).
The analog backup station can be used in series or in parallel with the master output signal. (See Fig. A1). Parallel operation is achieved by using
relay 1 in the COMMANDER 500 to energize an external relay (with suitable changeover contacts for switching low level signals) which selects the
output to be routed to the actuator.
Analog Backup (Templates 5 and 6)
Manual Output
…APPENDIX A – CONTROL TEMPLATES
OP1
LSPt
Local Set Point PID ao1
Controller
Process Variable
PV
I/P1
Master Output
I/P2
Low Signal Select •1 Local/
(Alarm A1) Remote
Digital Select •2 Select
di.1
L L
R
•1 Template 5 only. Alarm A1 trip value can be set to give the desired low signal detection
•2 Template 6 only.
A3
The Indicator/manual Loader Station is used to display one or two process variables on the digital and bargraph displays. If the control
output is assigned to an analog output, the lower display indicates its value which can be adjusted by the user. This output can be used to manually
control a process or to provide a set point value for another controller.
Indicator/Manual Loader Station (Templates 7 and 8)
PV1
I/P1
Manual Output ao1 •2
PV2
•1 I/P2
•1 Template 8 Only •2 Not applicable if Control Output Type is set to 'None' –

see Section 4.2/Basic Configuration.
APPENDIX A – CONTROL TEMPLATES
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APPENDIX B – COMMANDER CONFIGURATION EDITOR
B1 Introduction
Using the COMMANDER Configurator the COMMANDER 500 can be programmed without using any of the front
panel keys.
In addition to the standard settings, the Configurator also gives access to more advanced features not accessible
via the front panel keys. These are summarized below.
For information on using individual features, refer to the on-line help facility.
✶ Note. The instrument must be in Configuration Mode (Level 6 or above) and Modbus serial
communications must be disabled when uploading or downloading from the PC Configurator.
B2 Analog Input Customization

• Custom mA, mV, Voltage and Resistance ranges
• Standard Linearizers can be assigned to electrical inputs (eg. allowing transmitter inputs to have
thermocouple or resistance linearizers to be applied)
• Programmable fault detection levels (default = 10%)
B3 Four Programmable Maths Blocks

One of seven types can be assigned to each maths block:
Standard Arithmetic Up to 4 operands and 3 operators can be combined in each block, with the
operands being calculated sequentially.
Operators: add, subtract, divide, multiply, high select, low select,
median select
Operands: any analog or digital signals
(digital signals have the value '1' or '0')
Average The average value of an analog signal over a selectable time period, reset by digital
signal
Maximum detection The maximum value of an analog signal, reset by digital signal
Minimum detection The minimum value of an analog signal, reset by digital signal
Relative humidity Calculated from wet and dry bulb temperature sensors
Square root The square root value of any analog signal
Input multiplexer Selection of one or two analog variables using a digital signal
B4 Six Logic Equations

Elements Up to 15 per equation
Operators Up to 7 per equation: OR, AND, NOR, NAND, NOT, EXOR
Up to 8 per equation: any digital signal.

Operands
The NOT operator can be used to invert digital signals.
B5 Process Alarm Customization

• Time Hysteresis, 0 to 9999 seconds
• Alarm Disable Source
B6 Two Real Time Alarms

• Programmable ON days, hours, minutes and duration (00:00 to 23:59)
• Wildcard (*) to allow operation every x minutes past the hour
B7 Two Delay Timers

• Programmable delay and duration (0 to 9999 seconds)
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APPENDIX B – COMMANDER CONFIGURATION EDITOR
B7 Two Delay Timers

• Programmable delay and duration (0 to 9999 seconds)
B8 Two Custom Linearizers

• 15 breakpoints per linearizer
• The source can be any analog signal
B9 Template Customization
Each template can be customized by changing the sources for various functions in the COMMANDER 500. This
allows maths blocks and custom linearizers to be added into the standard template format.
The following sources can be programmed:

• process variable inputs
• set point inputs
• position feedback input
• input to ratio/bias block
• ratio inputs
• bias inputs
B10 Connecting the COMMANDER PC Configurator
RS232 Serial Port
✶ Note.
The COMMANDER 500 must be in the configuration
mode (Levels 6 to E) and Modbus serial communications
must be disabled when using the PC Configurator.
Fig. B1 Connecting the COMMANDER PC Configurator
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FRAMES INDEX
Set Up Frames P
Frame Title Mnemonic Number Proportional Band 1 Pb-1 2.05
A Proportional Band 2 Pb-2 2.06
Alarm 1 Trip 1.xxx 4.01 Proportional Band 3 Pb-3 2.07
Alarm 2 Trip 2.xxx 4.02 Proportional Band 4 Pb-4 2.08
Alarm 3 Trip 3.xxx 4.03
Alarm 4 Trip 4.xxx 4.04 R
Alarm 5 Trip 5.xxx 4.05 Ramp Rate r.rtE 3.10
Alarm 6 Trip 6.xxx 4.06 Regulator Travel Time r.trV 5.04
Alarm 7 Trip 7.xxx 4.07 Remote Set Point Bias bIAS 3.07
Alarm 8 Trip 8.xxx 4.08 Remote Set Point Ratio rAtO 3.06
S
Approach Band 1 Ab 1 2.15 Set Points LEV3 3.00
C T
Control Zone Deadband S.SPt 2.21 Tune LEV2 2.00
Cycle Time 1 CYC1 2.01
Cycle Time 2 CYC2 2.02 V
Valve Set Up LEV5 5.00
D
Deadband (Feedback only) d.bNd 5.03
Derivative Action Time 1 drV1 2.13
Mnemonic
H
Heat/Cool Output 1 Start Y1St 2.22
Heat/Cool Output 2 Start Y2St 2.23
I
Integral Action Time 1 IAt.1 2.01 Parameter
Integral Action Time 2 IAt.2 2.10 Setting/Value
Integral Action Time 3 IAt.3 2.11
Integral Action Time 4 IAt.4 2.12
L
Local Set Point 1 LSP.1 3.01
Frame Number
Fig. I.1 Parameter Identification
M
Manual Reset rSt.1 2.17
Motorised Valve Bias VbIA 5.02
Motorised Valve Ratio VrAt 5.01
O
Output 1 On/off Hysteresis Value HYS.1 2.03
Output 2 On/off Hysteresis Value HYS.2 2.04
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FRAMES INDEX…
Configuration Frames B
Frame Title Mnemonic Number Basic Configuration LEV6, APPL 6.00
A Bias Display Enable b.dIS b.06
Alarm 1 Hysteresis HYS.1 8.03
Alarm 1 Trip trP.1 8.02 C
Alarm 1 Type tYP.1 8.01 Calibration LEVE, CAL E.00
Alarm 2 Hysteresis HYS.2 8.06 CJ Beta Value bEtA E.14
Alarm 2 Trip trP.2 8.05 CJ Reading - I/P1 & I/P2 CJ 1 E.15
Alarm 2 Type tYP.2 8.04 CJ Reading - I/P3 CJ 2 E.16
CJ Reference Value rEF E.13
Alarm 3 Hysteresis HYS.3 8.09
Alarm 3 Trip trP.3 8.08 Configuration Password C.PAS b.09
Alarm 3 Type tYP.3 8.07 Configured Output 1 C.OP.1 A.13
Alarm 4 Hysteresis HYS.4 8.12 Configured Output 2 C.OP.2 A.15
Alarm 4 Trip trP.4 8.11 Configured Output 3 C.OP.3 A.17
Alarm 4 Type tYP.4 8.10 Control Action C.ACt 6.03
Alarm 5 Hysteresis HYS.5 8.15 Control Configuration LEV.A A.00

Alarm 5 Trip trP.5 8.14
Alarm 5 Type tYP.5 8.13 D
Alarm 6 Hysteresis HYS.6 8.18 Day Setting dAY b.10
Alarm 6 Trip trP.6 8.17 Digital Output 1 Polarity dG1P C.08
Alarm 6 Type tYP.6 8.16 Digital Output 1 Source dG1A C.07
Digital Output 2 Polarity dG2P C.16
Alarm 7 Hysteresis HYS.7 8.21 Digital Output 2 Source dG2A C.15
Alarm 7 Trip trP.7 8.20
Alarm 7 Type tYP.7 8.19 F
Alarm 8 Hysteresis HYS.8 8.24 Feedback Range High Fb.HI E.12
Alarm 8 Trip trP.8 8.23 Feedback Range Low Fb.LO E.11
Alarm 8 Type tYP.8 8.22
I
Alarm Acknowledge Enable FPAK b.03 Input 1 Broken Sensor bSd.1 7.06
Alarm Configuration LEV8, ALMS 8.00 Input 1 Decimal Point dP.1 7.03
Input 1 Engineering High EN1H 7.04
Analog I/P 1 Offset Cal OFF.1 E.01 Input 1 Engineering Low EN1L 7.05
Analog I/P 1 Span Cal SPN.1 E.02 Input 1 Filter Time Constant FLt.1 7.07
Analog I/P 2 Offset Cal OFF.2 E.03 Input 1 Temp Units UNt.1 7.02
Analog I/P 2 Span Cal SPN.2 E.04 Input 1 Type tYP.1 7.01
Analog I/P 3 Offset Cal OFF.3 E.05
Analog I/P 3 Span Cal SPN.3 E.06 Input 2 Broken Sensor bSd.2 7.13
Input 2 Decimal Point dP.2 7.10
Analog O/P 1 Electrical High AN1H C.03 Input 2 Engineering High EN2H 7.11
Analog O/P 1 Electrical Low AN1L C.04 Input 2 Engineering Low EN2L 7.12
Analog O/P 1 Engineering High r1H C.05 Input 2 Filter Time Constant FLt.2 7.14
Analog O/P 1 Engineering Low r1L C.06 Input 2 Temp Units UNt.2 7.09
Analog O/P 2 Electrical High AN2H C.11 Input 2 Type tYP.2 7.08
Analog O/P 2 Electrical Low AN2L C.12
Analog O/P 2 Engineering High r2H C.13 Input 3 Broken Sensor bSd.3 7.20
Analog O/P 2 Engineering Low r2L C.14 Input 3 Decimal Point dP.3 7.17
Input 3 Engineering High EN3H 7.18
Analog Output 1 Source AN1A C.02 Input 3 Engineering Low EN3L 7.19
Analog Output 2 Source AN2A C.10 Input 3 Filter Time Constant FLt.3 7.21
Analog/Dig Output 1 Type tYP.1 C.01 Input 3 Temp Units UNt.3 7.16
Analog/Dig Output 2 Type tYP.2 C.09 Input 3 Type tYP.3 7.15
Auto Selection Source ASrC A.18

Auto/Manual Switch Enable FP.AM b.01
Autotune Password A.PAS b.07
89
…FRAMES INDEX
L S
Level Heading LEV7 7.00 Serial Communications LEVd d.00
Local Set Point Source LC.Sr 9.13 Serial Configuration S.CFG d.01
Local/Remote Enable FPLr b.02 Set Point Configuration LEV9, SEt.P 9.00
Local/Remote Set Point Source Lr.Sr 9.12 Set Point 1 Source L.Sr.1 9.08
Set Point 2 Source L.Sr.2 9.09
M Set Point 3 Source L.Sr.3 9.10
MV Calibration selection FCAL E.07 Set Point 4 Source L.Sr.4 9.11
MV Feedback – closed C.CAL E.09
MV Feedback – open O.CAL E.10 Set Point Default Value dF.SP 9.07
Mains Rejection F.rEJ 6.06 Set Point High Limit SPt.H 9.02
Man/Auto Selection Source AM.Sr A.16 Set Point Low Limit SPt.L 9.03
Manual 1 Selection Source M.Sr1 A.12 Set Point Tracking trCK 9.01
Manual 2 Selection Source M.Sr2 A.14
Set up Password S.PAS b.08
MODBUS Address Addr d.03 Set Point Adjust Disable S.AdJ b.04
MODBUS Parity PrtY d.02
T
O Template Applications t.APP 6.01
O/P Low Limit OP.LO A.06 Time Display t.CLK b.13
O/P High Limit OP.HI A.05 Tune Select Source 1 t1Sr A.19
OP 1 High Limit OP1H A.07 Tune Select Source 2 t2Sr A.20
OP 2 High Limit OP2H A.08 Tune Select Source 3 t3Sr A.21
OP 2 Low Limit OP2L A.09 Tune Select Source 4 t4Sr A.22
Operator Configuration LEVb, OPEr b.00
Output Assignment LEVC, ASSn C.00

Output Slew Rate OP.Sr A.10
Output Slew Rate Disable SrdS A.11
Output Type O.tYP 6.02
P
Power Fail Recovery Mode P.rEC A.01
Power Fail Recovery Time rEC.t A.02
Process Variable Fail Action PVFA A.03
PV Fail Default Output dF.OP A.04
R
Ratio Display Enable r.dIS b.05
Regulator Travel Time r.trV E.08
Relay 1 Polarity rL1P C.18
Relay 1 Source rL1A C.17

Remote Set Point Source r.SrC 9.14
RSPT Fault Action SP.FA 9.06
90
INDEX
A …C
Accessories .............................................................. 1 Configuration Error ................................................... 9
Alarms ........................................................... 34, 47 Configuration Password ......................................... 60
Acknowledge ..................................................... 5 Configured Outputs 1 to 3 ...................................... 57
Acknowledge enable ....................................... 59 See Also: Auto/Manual and Backup Templates
Configuration ................................................... 47 Control Action ......................................................... 42
Hysteresis ................................................. 49, 50 Control Configuration – Level A ............................. 54
Set Up ............................................................. 34 Control Efficiency Monitor ...................................... 24
Trip Settings .............................................. 34, 47 Control Set Point – see Set Points
Type ........................................................... 34, 49 Control Output Deadband ...................................... 31
Analog Backup Station ..................................... 16, 84 Custom Linearizer .................................................. 86
Analog Inputs – Level 7 ......................................... 43
Broken Sensor .................................... 44, 45, 46 D
Decimal Point ...................................... 43, 45, 46 Date and Time Setting ........................................... 60
Engineering Range ............................. 44, 45, 46 Deadband
Calibration ....................................................... 68 Control Output ................................................. 31
Failure Action .................................................. 55 MV Feedback .................................................. 35
Analog Outputs 1 and 2 ......................................... 61 Default Outputs .......................................... 52, 55, 57
See Also: Digital Outputs 1 and 2 Delay Timer ............................................................ 86
Electrical Ranges ...................................... 62, 64 Derivative Action Time ........................................... 30
Engineering Ranges ................................. 62, 64 Deviation Alarms .................................................... 47
Sources ..................................................... 62, 64 Digital Inputs 1 to 4 .......................................... 76, 77
See Also: Rear Fold-out/ Table D See Also: Rear Fold-out/ Table C
Analog Sources .................... Rear Fold-out/ Table D Digital Outputs 1 and 2 .......................................... 61
Approach Band ....................................................... 30 Polarity ...................................................... 61, 63
Auto-tune ................................................................ 21 Source ....................................................... 61, 63
Error ................................................................. 21 Digital Sources ..................... Rear Fold-out/ Table C
Password ......................................................... 60 Direct Control Action .............................................. 42
Starting ............................................................ 23 Displays ......................................................... 8, 9, 11
Auto/Manual LCD Alphabet .................................................... 8
Mode Selection Source ....................... 56, 57, 58
A/M Station Template ............................... 14, 74 E
A/M Switch .................................................. 4, 50 Electrical Connections ........................................... 76
Error Codes .............................................................. 9
B
Bargraphs ................................................................. 3 F
See Also: Relevant Failure Modes
Operator Template in Section 2 Analog Input .................................................... 55
Basic Configuration – Level 6 ................................ 39 Power Failure .................................................. 54
Boundless Control – see Motorized Valves Process Variable ............................................. 55
Broken Sensor Drive .................................. 44, 45, 46 Remote Set Point ............................................ 52
Fault-finding – see Error Messages
C Fault Detection Level ............................................. 86
Calibration – see Analog Inputs Feedback (Motorized Valves) ................................ 35
Calibration Error ....................................................... 9 See Also: Analog Inputs (Process Variable)
Character Set ........................................................... 8 Filter Time Constant ................................... 44, 45, 46
Clock Settings ........................................................ 60 Fine Tuning ...................................................... 25, 68
Cold Junction
Compensation ..................................... 70, 77, 80 G
Failed ................................................................. 9 Gain Scheduling
Selection .......................................................... 58
Sources ........................................................... 58
Proportional and Integral Terms ..................... 29
Glossary of Abbreviations ...................................... 10
91
…INDEX
H …O
Heat/Cool ................................................................ 19 Output
Control Action ........................................... 40, 42 Assignment – Level C ..................................... 61
Output limits .................................................... 55 Connections ........................................ 76, 78, 79
Start positions ................................................. 31 Heat/Cool ........................................................ 19
Hysteresis Limits ............................................................... 55
Alarms .................................................... 47 to 50 Slew Rate ........................................................ 56
On/off Control .................................................. 28 Output Sources
Types ............................................................... 40
I Option Board .......................................................... 76
Inputs – see Analog Inputs
Installation .............................................................. 71 P
Integral Action Time ............................................... 29 Panel Clamps ..................................................... 2, 73
PC Configurator ...................................................... 86
K PID Parameters ................................................ 29, 30
Klaxon Alarms ........................................................ 47 See Also: Gain Scheduling
Power Fail Recovery .............................................. 54
L Power Supplies ................................................ 76, 80
Latch Alarms .......................................................... 48 Power Up Displays ................................................. 11
LEDs ................................................................... 8 Process
Linearizers ........................................... 43, 45, 46, 86 Alarms ............................................................. 48
Line Filter Frequency ............................................. 42 Labels .............................................................. 75
Local Set Point – see Set Points Optimization – see Control Efficiency Monitor
Local/Remote Key Enable ..................................... 59 Variable – see Analog Inputs
Local/Remote Mode Selection .............. 6, 16, 52, 53 Proportional Band Settings .............................. 29, 30
Locking Front Panel Keys ...................................... 59
Logic Equations ...................................................... 86 R
Loop Break Monitor ................................................ 10 Ramp Rate (Set Point) ........................................... 33
See Also: Output Slew Rate
M Ratio
Mains Rejection Frequency ................................... 42 Ratio Display Enable ...................................... 59
Manual Mode Selection ............................. 56, 57, 59 Remote Set Point ............................................ 32
Pre-set manual output .................................... 57 Real-time Alarm ...................................................... 86
Manual Reset ......................................................... 30 Reference Tables ................................ Rear Fold-out
Maths Blocks .......................................................... 86 Relative Humidity ................................................... 86
Mechanical Installation ........................................... 71 Regulator Travel Time – see Motorized Valves
MODBUS .......................................................... 67, 76 Relay
Mounting ................................................................. 72 Connections .................................................... 76
Motorized Valve Links ................................................................ 78
Boundless ........................................................ 36 See Also: Output Assignment, Output Types
Calibration ....................................................... 69 Remote Set Point
Connections .................................................... 79 Failure Action .................................................. 52
Control Type Selection ................................... 40 Scaling ............................................................. 32
Feedback ......................................................... 35 Selection Source ............................................. 53
Regulator Travel Time ........................ 35, 37, 69 Resistance Thermometer ........................... 43, 46, 76
Set Up ............................................................. 35 Retransmission – See Analog Outputs,
O Analog Sources
On/Off Control ........................................................ 28 Reverse Control Action .......................................... 42
See Also: Control Types
Operator Configuration – Level B .......................... 59
Operating Displays ................................................... 3
Operator Ratio/Bias Display Enable ...................... 59
Operator Level ........................................................ 11
92
INDEX
S
Secret-til-Lit Indicators ............................................. 8
Security Options ..................................................... 60
Serial Communications – Level d .......................... 67
Set Points
Configuration – Level 9 ................................... 51
Default Value ................................................... 52
Limits ............................................................... 51
Operator Adjust enable ................................... 59
Ramp Rate ...................................................... 33
Scaling ............................................................. 32
Selecting .......................................................... 52
Setting – see Relevant Operator Template
Sources ........................................................... 52
Tracking ........................................................... 51
Single Loop
Controllers ........................................... 12, 16, 81, 84
Siting ................................................................. 71
Short-cut keys .......................................................... 7
Slew Rate ............................................................... 56
Soft-start – see Set Point Ramp Rate,
Output Slew Rate
Span Adjustment – see Calibration
T
Temperature Units ..................................... 43, 45, 46
Template Applications ................................ 11, 39, 81
Rear Fold-out, Table A
Terminals and Connections ................................... 76
Thermocouple ............................... 43, 44, 45, 46, 76
Time
Setting ............................................................. 60
Real-time alarms ............................................. 86
Delay Timers ................................................... 86
Tuning
Automatic ........................................................ 21
Manual ............................................................. 25
Tune Parameter Source ................................. 58
U
Units – see Temperature Units
V
Valve – see Motorized Valve
Valve Sticking ........................................................... 9
W
Warning Messages .................................................. 9
Watchdog ............................................................... 10
93
NOTES
94
REFERENCE TABLES
Table A – Template Applications

Config. Analog Input 1 Analog Input 2 Analog Input 3
Template Title
Display (I/P1) (I/P2) (I/P3) *
1. SL Single loop Process Variable Feedback †
2. SL Single loop + Remote set point Process Variable Remote Set Point Feedback †
3. AM Auto/Manual station (low signal select) Process Variable Master Output –
4. AM Auto/Manual station (digital select) Process Variable Master Output –
5. Ab Analog backup (low signal select) Process Variable Master Output –
6. Ab Analog backup (digital select) Process Variable Master Output –
7. In Single indicator/manual loader Process Variable – –
8. In Double indicator/manual loader Process Variable 1 Process Variable 2 –
* Only available with option board fitted
† Motorized Valve output types only
Table B – Output Sources

Note. Settings shown in bold are fixed and cannot be adjusted. Other settings
are changed in Level C/ Output Assignment.
Relays Analog Outputs Digital Outputs

Setting Output Type
Rly 1 Rly 2 Rly 3 Rly 4 ao1 ao2 do1 do2
NONE None – – – – – – – –
ANLG Analog Output Alm1# Alm 2# Alm 3 Alm 4 OP1 PV – –
rLY Relay Output OP1 Alm 1# Alm 2 Alm 3 PV CSPT – –
dIG Digital Output Alm 1 Alm 2 Alm 3 Alm 4 OP1 PV OP1
Motorized valve
PFb with FB*
OPEN CLOSE Alm 1 Alm 2 PV CSPT – –
Motorized valve
bnd without FB
OPEN CLOSE Alm 1 Alm 2 PV CSPT – –
OP1 OP2
HCr
. r Heat/Cool
(Heat) (Cool)
Alm 1 Alm 2 PV CSPT – –
HCr
. d Heat/Cool OP1 Alm 1 Alm 2 Alm 3 – PV OP2 –
HCd. r Heat/Cool OP2 Alm 1 Alm 2 Alm 3 – PV OP1 –
HCd . d Heat/Cool* Alm 1 Alm 2 Alm 3 Alm 4 – – OP1 OP2
HCA . r Heat/Cool OP2 Alm 1 Alm 2 Alm 3 OP1 PV – –
HCA . d Heat/Cool* Alm 1 Alm 2 Alm 3 Alm 4 OP1 PV – OP2
HCA . A Heat/Cool* Alm 1 Alm 2 Alm 3 Alm 4 OP1 OP2 – –
* Only available with option board fitted Alm = Alarm do2 = Digital Output 2
Rly = Relay OP1, 2 = Output 1, 2
# Relay 1 is assigned to energize when in ao1 = Analog Output1 PV = Process Variable
manual mode and templates 3, 4, 5 or 6 ao2 = Analog Output2 RTX
are selected do1 = Digital Output 1 CSPT = Set Point RTX
REFERENCE TABLES
Table C – Digital Sources

Source Source Type
Type
Control OP1 Control output 1 (heat) Failure FI
. N1. Input 1 failed
Outputs OP2 Control output 2 (cool) States FI. N2. Input 2 failed
OPEN Motorized valve Open Relay FI
. N3
. Input 3 failed
CLSE Motorized valve Close Relay LbK1 Loop break - analog output 1
Process A1 Alarm 1 active LbK2 Loop break - analog output 2
Alarms A2 Alarm 2 active dOG Watchdog active
: PF Power fail
A8 Alarm 8 active Logic LG 1 Logic equation 1 true
Alarm ACK1 Alarm 1 acknowledge equations* LG 2 Logic equation 2 true
Acknowl- ACK2 Alarm 2 acknowledge :
edge
: Timers LG 6 Logic equation 6 true
ACK8 Alarm 8 acknowledge rt1 Real time alarm 1
Digital D.G1 Digital input 1 active rt2 Real time alarm 2
inputs D.G2 Digital input 2 active dt1 Delay timer 1
D.G3 Digital input 3 active dt2 Delay timer 2
D.G4 Digital input 4 active MODBUS _b.1 MODBUS Signal 1
Control MAN Manual mode selected _b.2 MODBUS Signal 2
Modes AUt Auto mode selected _b.3 MODBUS Signal 3
Local set point/
LOC _b.4 MODBUS Signal 4
Local control selected
Remote set point/ Other
rEM ON Always enabled
Remote control selected
* The default factory settings for each logic equation is:
LG1 - The OR of all alarm states; LG2 - The AND of all alarm states
LG3 - The OR of the alarm acknowledge states
LG4 - The OR of the first four alarm state; LG5 - The OR of the second four alarm states
LG6 - The OR of the input fail states
Table D – Analog Sources

OP1 Control output 1 (heat) SSPt Slave setpoint
OP2 Control output 2 (cool) dEV1 PID deviation (PV – control setpoint)
PV Process variable 1 AVP Actual valve position
PV2 Process variable 2 bLK1 Maths block 1 output
I/P1 Analog input 1 bLK2 Maths block 2 output
CSPt Control setpoint CUS.1 Custom linearizer 1 output
rSPt Remote setpoint CUS.2 Custom linearizer 2 output
LSP1 Local setpoint 1 PID1 PID block output
LSP2 Local setpoint 2 rb. Remote set point ratio/bias
LSP3 Local setpoint 3
LSP4 Local setpoint 4
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The quality, accuracy and performance of the Company’s products

Health and Safety

Step 1 – Decide on the Application Template and the

Your COMMANDER 500 is now ready for operation

Step 1 – Application Template and Output Configuration

Step 2 – Electrical Connections

Step 3 – Setting the Parameters (Fig. GS.1)

O.tYP Note. With the

Displays and Controls Configuration Mode (Levels 6 to E)

Fig. 1 Overview of Contents

Table A – Template Applications

Getting Table C – Digital Sources

Shunt Resistors Process Labels Panel Clamps CJ Sensor

Section Page Section Page

Alarm Parameter Advance

Fig. 1.1 Front Panel Displays and Function Keys

1.2 Use of Function Keys

A – Raise and Lower Keys

B – Up and Down Keys

LEV2 Frame 1 LEVx

70 70 Control Output (%)

Fig. 1.2a Use of Function Keys

…1.2 Use of Function Keys

70 Any active, All active alarms No active

1.HP1 1HP1 4 2.xxx

Note. If no alarms have been enabled in the Set Up level, pressing

1 The first active and unacknowledged alarm is displayed

2 The lower display shows alarm status:

3 Pressing again acknowledges the displayed alarm.

4 Next active and unacknowledged alarm is displayed. If no alarms

Fig. 1.2b Use of Function Keys

…1.2 Use of Function Keys

F – Local / Remote Key

Note. When an Analog Backup Station template is selected, the L LR key

Selecting Local Set Points 1 to 4

Fig. 1.2c Use of Function Keys

…1.2 Use of Function Keys

Note. This short-cut key operates only when

Fig. 1.2d Use of Function Keys

1.3 Secret-til-Lit Indicators

450.2 One or more All active alarms

M Autotune in Manual control Auto control

OP1 Output 1 (heat)

OP2 Output 2 (cool)

150 Valve stopped

Fig. 1.3 Secret-til-lit Indicators

1.4 Character Set – Fig. 1.4

Fig. 1.4 Character Set

1.5 Error Messages

Display Error/Action To clear the display:

CAL Calibration Error Press the key

Err Non-volatile Memory Error Press the key

A-d A to D Converter Fault Contact the Customer

9999 Input Value Over/Under Range Restore valid input

t.Err Auto-tune Error Press the key

CJ.F Cold Junction Failed Check connections or replace

rSP.F Remote Set Point or External Restore valid input

Valve Sticking Check that the correct