Athena Technologies 6050 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

How to Start the automatic tuning procedure

STEP 1: Energize the unit and proceed immediately to step 2.

STEP 2: Place the unit on standby by holding the "Index"

button until the "Autotune" LED lights then press

the Cancel button.

The unit is now ready for set point and cycle time entry.

STEP 3: To enter a set point: A) Hold "Index" button until

the SP LED lights and B) Use the appropriate touch

key, either up or down to enter set point.

When you've entered the desired set point, simply

press the enter key. NOTE: Set point must be at

least 100°F above ambient.

STEP 4: Set cycle time by advancing "Index" to "HC"

and

select desired value using up or down keys. Cycle

time is shown in seconds, from 1-120. Setting zero

initiates a 60 millisecond cycle time for ultra fast

cycling for use with "F" or "S" output modules. For

mechanical relays or contactors use l0-120 seconds.

When you've found the desired cycle time press the

enter key.

STEP 5: To start warm up and calculate all PID parameters

advance Index to auto tune again and press the

"tune" button.

The "AT" L.E.D. will light and "HT" L.E.D. will

light. You may now index to any parameter for

viewing as process heats. Upon completion of

tuning, the "AT" L.E.D. will be off.

NOTE: The parameters that the 6050 calculates automatically

can be entered on the Athena 6000/6200 to achieve the

same smooth and precise temperature control on your

process.

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