WATLOW PM3 LEGACY PID Controller Quick Start Guide

Product Overview

This document provides a quick start guide for the WATLOW PM3 LEGACY™ PID Controller, covering essential steps for installation, wiring, and basic configuration. For detailed information, refer to the full user manual available on the Watlow website.

Assistance: Contact Watlow at www.watlow.com, 1-800-WATLOW2 (1-800-928-5692), or wintechsupport@watlow.com.

1 - Mount to Panel

Note: Mounting requires access to the back of the panel.

Make panel cutout using measurements in Figure 1 (45.2 mm / 1.78 in. width, 22.4 mm / 0.88 in. height).
Remove green terminal connectors and mounting collar assembly.
Insert controller into panel cutout from the front.
Orient collar base (flat side front, screw openings on sides per Figure 2) and slide over controller back.
Slide mounting bracket over controller, aligning screws with collar base. Push until hooks snap into case slots.
Tighten two #6-19 x 1.5 in. screws with Phillips screwdriver (3-4 in-lbs torque) until device is flush.
Reinstall terminal connectors. (Alternatively, connect field wiring first, then reinstall connectors).

2 - Connect the Sensor Input

Connect sensor as indicated. Figure 4 illustrates Thermocouple connection.

Thermocouple: Example shown in Figure 4.
Platinum 100/1000 RTD: Max. 200Ω round trip lead resistance. Wiring for 2-wire and 3-wire configurations shown.
Process Voltage/Current: Voltage: 0-50mV or 0-10V @ 20kΩ. Current: 0-20mA @ 100Ω. Diagrams for volts and amperes.

3 & 4 - Wire Outputs

Refer to wiring diagram for configuration code and connect to indicated slots.

Output 1 Types:

PM3__[C]__AAAN__: Switched DC/Open Collector (Internal: Common, 24Vdc+, Power Supply+, Load+, Switched DC)
PM3__[F]__AAAN__: Universal Process (Internal: F1, G1 (0-10V), H1 (4-20mA); Voltage/Current Load)
PM3__[K]__AAAN__: Solid State Relay 0.5A, Form A (Internal: Common, Load, AC; Normally Open)

Output 2 Types:

PM3__[J]__AAAN__: Mechanical Relay 5A, Form A (Internal: Common, Load, AC; Normally Open)
PM3__[E]__AAAN__: Mechanical Relay 5A, Form C (Internal: Common, Load, AC; Normally Open, Normally Closed)
PM3__[C]__AAAN__: Switched DC (Internal: Common, 24Vdc+, Load+)
PM3__[K]__AAAN__: Solid State Relay 0.5A, Form A (Internal: Common, Load, AC; Normally Open)

5 - Connect Power

Configuration Code: PM3_[1,2,3,4]__AAAN__

1 or 2: 120-240 V (ac)
3 or 4: 24 V (ac or dc)

CAUTION: Do not connect high voltage to a controller that requires low voltage.

6 - CE Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity - Series EZ-ZONE® PM

Manufacturer: WATLOW Electric Manufacturing Company, 1241 Bundy Blvd. Winona, MN 55987 USA

Declares that the product meets the essential requirements of the following European Union Directives:

2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (Standards: EN 61326-1:2013, IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-3, IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-5, IEC 61000-4-6, IEC 61000-4-11, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, SEMI F47-0812)
2014/35/EU Low-Voltage Directive (Standard: EN 61010-1:2010)
2011/65/EU RoHS2 Directive
2012/19/EU W.E.E.E Directive
2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) (for models with Bluetooth® wireless technology; Standards: EN 61010-1:2010, EN 61326-1:2013, EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17, EN 300 328)

Designation: Series EZ-ZONE® PM (Panel Mount)

Model Numbers Format: PM (3, 6, 8, 9 or 4)(Any Letter or number)(1, 2, 3 or 4)(A, C, E, F or K) (A, C, H, J or K) – (Any letter or number)(Any letter or number)(A, C, E, F or K)(A, C, H, J or K) (Any three letters or numbers)

Classification: Temperature control, Installation Category II, Pollution degree 2, IP65.

Rated Voltage and Frequency: 100 to 240 V~ (ac 50/60 Hz) or 15 to 36 V dc/ 24 V~ac 50/60 Hz.

Rated Power Consumption: 10 VA maximum (PM3, PM6 Models); 14 VA maximum (PM8, PM9, PM4 Models).

Note on Batteries: Models PM(4, 8 or 9)E contain a BR1225 coin cell battery for recycling per 2006/66/EC.

FCC ID: VPYLBZY, IC: 772C-LBZY

Wireless Module Details: Output Power: 0.001 Watts, Frequency Range: 2402.0-2480.0 MHz, Antenna Gain: -0.6 dBi.

Authorized Representative: Doug Kuchta, Director of Operations.

Place of Issue: Winona, Minnesota, USA

Date: May 2018

7 & 8 - Keypad Overview and Menu Basics

7 - Keypad Overview

Left Display: Shows Process Value (PV) at home; shows value or setting in menus.
Right Display: Shows Set Point (SP) at home; shows page name when entering pages; shows parameter name in menus.
Output Activity Indicator: Shows activity of outputs 1 & 2, and 5 & 6.
Manual Power Indicator: Shows if set point is in % manual mode.
Advance Key: Advances through menu prompts.
Infinity Key: Clears/silences alarms when active; otherwise returns home.
Up/Down Keys: Adjust set point (right display) at home; change menus (inside pages); change selected settings (left display within menus).

8 - Introduction to Keypad and Menu Basics

This Quick Start Guide (QSG) provides a quick reference for navigating the controller. Refer to the User's Guide for detailed instructions.

Pages, Menus, and Keypad Basics

Setup Page: Menus for parameters typically changed once upon installation or hardware changes (e.g., Analog Input, Linearization, Digital I/O, Control Loop, Output, Alarm, Timer, Global, Communications).
Operations Page: Menus for parameters changed more frequently (e.g., Analog Input, Linearization, Process Value, Digital I/O, Monitor, Control Loop, Alarm, Timer).

Navigation:

To enter Setup Page: Press and hold both arrow keys (+) for 6 seconds.
To enter Operations Page: Press and hold both arrow keys (+) for 3 seconds.
Use arrow keys (▲/▼) to select menus.
Press Advance key to enter a selected menu.
Press Infinity key for 2 seconds within a menu to return home.
Global Function: Set display units (°F or °C). Set units first if using °C (default is °F).

9-15 - Setting Configuration Parameters

These sections outline how to configure various controller functions:

9 - Set Inputs: Configure sensor inputs (Thermocouple, RTD, Voltage, Current). Select thermocouple type (J, K, T) or RTD type.
10 - Set Control Loop: Configure control loop mode (Off, PID, On/Off), heat/cool algorithms, and action on sensor failure. Set min/max set points.
11 - Set Outputs: Select output number (1 or 2), configure output function (Heat, Cool, Alarm), and set time base for mechanical relays.
12 - Set Alarm: Select alarm number (1-4), configure alarm type (Off, Deviation, Process), and set alarm sides (Both, High, Low).
13 - Set Alarm Set Points: Set low/high set points for alarms, or deviation set points.
14 - Loop Control Mode/Loop Setpoint: Set control mode (Auto, Manual, Off) and adjust loop set point. Auto entry after 3 seconds.
15 - Autotune the Control Loop: Select autotuning (Yes/No). Tuning progress is indicated.

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