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N1040T Controller
TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER – USER GUIDE – V2.1x N
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller

SAFETY ALERTS

The following symbols are used on the equipment and throughout this manual to draw the user’s attention to important information related to the safety and use of the equipment.

Warning icon Electric Warning Icon
CAUTION:
Read the manual completely before installing and operating the equipment.
CAUTION OR HAZARD:
Risk of electric shock.

All safety recommendations appearing in this manual must be followed to ensure personal safety and prevent damage to the instrument or system. If the instrument is used in a manner other than that specified in this manual, the device safety protections may
not be effective.

INSTALLATION / CONNECTIONS

The controller should be attached to a panel, following the sequence of steps below:

  • Make a panel cutout, as shown in the SPECIFICATIONS section.
  • Remove the mounting clamp from the controller.
  • Insert the controller into the panel cutout.
  • Reattach the mounting clamp on the controller, pressing until a firm hold is obtained.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The layout of the features on the back panel of the controller is shown in Figure 1:

novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Input signal conductors must run through the plant separately from the supply and output conductors. If possible, in grounded conduits.
  • The power supply for the electronic instruments must come from a proper instrumentation network.
  • It is essential to use RC FILTERS (noise suppressors) at contactor coils, solenoids, etc.
  • In control applications, it is essential to consider what can happen when any part of the system fails. The internal devices of the equipment do not guarantee full protection.

FEATURES

SIGNAL INPUT
The input type to be used must be defined during equipment configuration.
Table 1 shows the available input options:

TYPE MEASUREMENT RANGE
Thermocouple J novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon Range: -110 to 950 °C (-166 to 1742 °F)
Thermocouple K novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 1 Range: -150 to 1370 °C (-238 to 2498 °F)
Thermocouple T novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 2 Range: -160 to 400 °C (-256 to 752 °F)
Pt100 novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 3 Range: -200 to 850 °C (-328 to 1562 °F)

Table 1 – Input type

DIGITAL INPUT (DIG IN)
Available at terminals 15 and 16 on the back panel. It recognizes the closure of Dry Contact switches.
The A3 flag indicates the Digital Input condition:
On = DI enabled (closed).
Off = DI disabled (open).
OUTPUTS
The controller has 2 or 4 output channels, according to the model ordered. These channels must be configured to operate as Control Output, T1 Timer Output, T2 Timer Output, or Alarm 4 Output.
OUTPUT 1 Voltage pulse output type, 5 Vdc / 50 mA max.
Available at terminals 4 and 5.
OUTPUT 2 SPST-NO Relay. Available at terminals 6 and 7.
OUTPUT 3 SPST-NO Relay. Available at terminals 13 and 14.
OUTPUT 4 SPDT Relay. Available at terminals 10, 11, and 12.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL OUTPUT
The process control output can operate in the following modes: 1) ON/OFF Mode or 2) PID Mode.
To operate in ON/OFF Mode, you must set the PB parameter to 0.0.
The values of the PID parameters can be set automatically with the Auto-tuning function (ATvN).
ALARM OUTPUT
The controller has an alarm, which can be directed to any output channel and can operate with one of the functions described in Table 2:

novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 3 Alarm off.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 4 Absolute Minimum Value Alarm.
It triggers when the PV
(temperature) value is below the value set by the Alarm Setpoint (SPA4).
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - fig 1
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 5 Absolute Maximum Value Alarm.
It triggers when the PV value is above the value set by the Alarm Setpoint.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - fig 2
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 6 Differential Value Alarm.
In this function, the SPFN parameter represents a difference between PV and control SP.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - fig 3 novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - fig 4
Positive SPA4 Negative SPA4
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 7 Minimum Differential Value Alarm.
It triggers when the PV value is below the point set by SP-SPA4 (using alarm 1 as an example).
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - fig 5 novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - fig 6
Positive SPA4 Negative SPA4
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 8 Maximum Differential Value Alarm.
It triggers when the PV value is above the point set by SP+SPA4.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - fig 7 novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - fig 8
Positive SPA4 Negative SPA4
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 9 Open Sensor Alarms (Sensor Break Alarm).
It operates when the input presents problems such as a broken sensor, poorly connected sensor, etc.

Table 2 – Alarm functions
Important note: Alarms configured with functions novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 11 diff, andnovus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 12 diffk will also trigger the related output when the controller identifies and signals a sensor failure. A relay type output configured to act as a Maximum Alarm (novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 13), for example, will act when the SPAL value is exceeded and when the sensor connected to the controller input is broken.
ALARM INITIAL BLOCK
The Initial Block feature inhibits the alarm from being activated if an alarm condition exists in the process when the controller goes into operation. The alarm will only be enabled after the process has passed a non-alarm condition.
This function is useful, for example, at the beginning of the process control operation. At this point, the PV value is still far from the value set with SP. Thus, alarm situations are expected and often their signaling is unwanted.
The Initial Block is not valid for the IErr function (Open Sensor).
OFFSET
Feature that allows you to make small adjustments to the PV indication. It allows you to correct measurement errors that appear, for example, when replacing a temperature sensor.
LOOP BREAK DETECTION FUNCTION
Thenovus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 14parameter sets a maximum time interval, in minutes, for PV to react to the command from the control output. If there is not a minimal and proper reaction throughout this interval, the controller will signal the occurrence of a LBD event on its display. This indicates problems in the control loop.
If you set the novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 14 parameter to 0 (zero), this function is disabled. This function allows you to detect problems in the installation, such as a bad actuator or a failure in the power supply process to the load.
SAFE OUTPUT FUNCTION DURING SENSOR FAILURE
Function that puts the control output into a safe condition for the process when identifying an error in the sensor input.
When identifying a sensor failure, the controller will set the percentage value (set in novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 15 parameter) for the control output. The controller will remain in this condition until the sensor failure disappears.
When in ON/OFF Mode, the values for novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 15 are only 0 and 100 %.
When in PID Mode, any values between 0 and 100 % are accepted.
USB INTERFACE
The USB interface is used to CONFIGURE, MONITOR, or UPDATE the FIRMWARE. To do this, you must use QuickTune software, which offers features to create, view, save, and open configurations from the device or from files on your computer.
The feature to save and open configurations in files allows you to transfer configurations between devices and create backups.
For specific models, QuickTune allows you to upgrade the firmware (internal software) of the controller via USB interface.
To MONITOR, you can use any supervisory (SCADA) or laboratory software that supports Modbus RTU communication over a serial communication port.
When connected to the USB interface of a computer, the controller will be recognized as a conventional serial port (COM x).
You should use QuickTune software or consult the Device Manager in the Windows Control Panel to identify the COM port assigned to the device.
Refer to the Modbus memory mapping in the device communication manual and the supervisory software documentation.
To use the USB communication, follow the steps below:

  1. Download QuickTune software, free of charge, from our website and install it on the computer to be used. The USB drivers required for the operation of the communication will be installed with the software.
  2. Connect the USB cable between the device and the computer. The controller does not need to be powered. The USB interface will provide enough power for the communication to operate (other device functions may not operate).
  3. Run QuickTune, configure the communication, and start the device recognition.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 16 The USB interface IS NOT ISOLATED from the signal input (INPUT) and possible digital inputs and outputs of the controller. Its purpose is
temporary use during CONFIGURATION and MONITORING periods.
For the safety of people and equipment, it should only be used when the equipment is fully disconnected from the input/output signals.
The USB interface can be used in any other situation, but it requires careful consideration by the people performing the installation.
For MONITORING over long periods and with the inputs and outputs connected, it is recommended to use the RS485 interface, available or optional in most of our devices.

TIMERS

The controller has 2 timers, which can operate independently of the temperature control.
T1 TIMER
T1 is the main timer. It has several features that provide different modes of operation.
T1 TIMER − STARTUP MODES
T1 Timer has 4 trigger modes:
RUN Allows you to start time counting when activating control (novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 17).
SP Allows you to start time counting when the PV value reaches the SP value set for the process.
F Allows you to start time counting by using thenovus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 18 key.
Once the timing has started, pressing thenovus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 18 key again will interrupt the process.
To start a new cycle, press the novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 18key again.
DI Allows you to start time counting via Digital Input. When you trigger the DI (close contact), the time counting will start.
If the DI is disabled (open contact) before the end of the timer, it will be interrupted.
Returning to DI will start a new cycle.
Note: If you manually set the novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 19 parameter to NO (control disabled), the triggering options novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 18 key and DI will not allow you to re-enable control (novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 17).

T1 TIMER − OPERATION MODES
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 3 T1 Timer has 3 operation modes: off T1 output turns off at the end of T1.
In this mode, T1 output turns on at the beginning of T1 and turns off at the end of T1.
The A1 flag turns on at the beginning of the timer and flashes after the end of the T1 interval.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 20 T1 output turns on at the end of T1.
When T1 timer starts, the T1 output remains off. At the end of the timer, T1 output is turned on and will remain in this condition until a new cycle starts.
The A1 flag flashes during the timing of T1. After T1, it N1040T Controller
turns on permanently, signaling that the output is still on.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 21 On.x T1 output remains on at the end of T1.
The T1 output is switched on at the beginning of T1 timer and remains in this condition even at the end of the timing.
The A1 flag turns on during the timing of T1. After T1, it starts flashing, signaling that the output is still on.
The operation modes define the behavior of the outputs linked to the timer.
You can link to any available output: OUT1, OUT2, OUT3, or OUT4.
The A1 flag indicates the current stage of the timer.
T2 TIMER
Secondary timer. It starts its timing at the end of T1. It can also be linked to any available output on the controller. The linked output always turns on at the beginning of T2 and turns off at the end.
The A2 flag indicates the condition of timing T2:
T2 in progress → A2 on.
T2 not started or already finished → A2 off.
TIMING DIRECTION
The time counting for the timers can occur in 2 modes: 1) Increasing Mode or 2) Decreasing Mode.
In Increasing Mode (UP), counting starts at 0 and goes up to the programmed time interval (T1, T2)
In Decreasing Mode (DOWN), it starts at the programmed time value and goes down to 0.
BEHAVIOR OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL AT THE END OF THE TIMER
During the timing intervals of T1 and T2, the temperature control has normal operation.
The output defined as Temperature Control acts to bring the PV value to the value set in SP. However, at the end of the T1 + T2 interval, it is possible to configure the controller to disable temperature control, setting the novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 19 parameter to NO. Seenovus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 23.(.0 Parameter (Timer Cycle).
TIMER TIME BASE
The TBAS parameter (Timer Cycle) allows you to set the time base to be used. The options are:
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 24 MM:SS. The time intervals T1 and T2 are shown in minutes and seconds.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 25 HH:MM. The time intervals T1 and T2 are shown in hours and minutes.

OPERATION

The front panel of the controller can be seen in Figure 2: novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - fig 9

Display: Displays the measured variable, configuration parameter symbols, and their respective values/conditions.
TUNE flag: Remains on while the controller is in the tuning process.
RUN flag: Indicates that the controller is in operation.
OUT flag: Indicates the status of the temperature control output.
A1 flag: Indicates the status of the output linked to T1.
A2 flag: Indicates the status of the output linked to T2.
A3 flag: Indicates the Digital Input condition.
A4 flag: Indicates the Alarm 4 condition.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 26 Key: Key used to advance to successive parameters and parameter cycles.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 27 Increment Key andnovus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 28 Decrement Key: Keys used to change parameter values.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 18 Key: Key used to move back parameters during configuration.
STARTUP
When powered up, the controller displays its software version number for the first 3 seconds. After that, it will show the measured process variable (PV) value (temperature) in the upper display and the SP value in the lower display. This is the Indication Screen.
To be used in a process, you need to configure the controller. To configure it, you must define each of its parameters.
The configuration parameters are gathered into affinity groups, called parameter cycles:
Operation / Tuning / Timer / Alarms / Input / Calibration
The key gives access to the cycles and their parameters.
By holding down the key, the controller jumps from one cycle to another every 2 seconds, displaying the first parameter of each cycle:
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 29To enter the desired cycle, simply release thenovus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 26 key when its first parameter is displayed. To advance through the parameters of this cycle, press the novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 26key with short touches.
At the end of each cycle, the controller will return to the Indication Screen.
The symbol for each parameter will be shown in the upper display while its respective value/condition will be shown in the lower display.

PARAMETER DESCRIPTION

OPERATION CYCLE

PV + SP PV Indication Screen.
The value of the measured variable (PV) temperature is shown in the upper display (red).
The control Setpoint value (SP) is shown in the lower display (green).
PV + TM PV Indication screen and elapsed time.
The upper display (red) shows the measured temperature value (PV).
The lower display (green) shows the countdown of the time interval set for T1 Time.
You cannot adjust this screen.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 38Timer 1 Allows you to set the T1 Time interval.
Adjustable between 00:00 and 99:59 (HH:MM or MM:SS).
This parameter will be displayed in this cycle when defined in T.en parameter.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 31 Alarm SP. Allows you to define the actuation point of the alarm outputs.
For alarms programmed with Differential type functions, these parameters set deviations.
This parameter will be displayed in this cycle when defined in sp4 parameter.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 32 Allows you to enable or disable the controller’s action on the process. It acts as a switch, turning the controller on or off.
YES Enabled outputs.
NO Disabled outputs.
This parameter will be displayed in this cycle when defined in rvn.e parameter.

TUNING CYCLE 

novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 33Auto-tuning AUTO-TUNING. Allows you to enable the automatic tuning of the PID parameters ( novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 37 novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 38 novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 39).
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 3Auto-tuning is off.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 35 Perform tuning in Fast Mode.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 36 Perform tuning in Accurate Mode.
See SETTING THE PID PARAMETERS chapter.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 37Proportiona Band Proportional Band. Value of the P term of the PID control mode. In percent of the maximum range of the input type.
Adjustable between 0 and 500.0 %.
When set to 0.0 (zero), it defines ON/OFF control mode.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 38

Integral Rate

Integral Rate. Value of the I term of the PID control mode. In repetitions per minute (Reset).
Adjustable between 0 and 24.00.
Displayed only if proportional band ≠ 0.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 39Integral Rate Integral Rate. Value of the I term of the PID control mode. In repetitions per minute (Reset).
Adjustable between 0 and 24.00.
Displayed only if proportional band ≠ 0.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 39Derivative
Time
Derivative Time. Value of the D term of the PID control mode. In seconds.
Adjustable between 0 and 250 seconds.
Displayed only if proportional band ≠ 0.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 40 PWM Cycle Time. Value of the PWM Cycle period of the PID control. In seconds.
Adjustable between 0.5 and 100.0 seconds.
Displayed only if proportional band ≠ 0.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 41Hysteresis Control hysteresis. Hysteresis value for ON/OFF control.
Adjustable between 0 and the measurement range width of the selected input type.
Displayed if proportional band Pb = 0.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 42Action Allows you to set the control logic:
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 43 Reverse Action control. Suitable for
heating. Turns on the control output when PV is below SP.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 44 Direct Action control. Suitable for refrigeration. Turns on the control output when PV is above SP.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 45Soft Start Soft Start Function. Allows you to set the time interval during which the controller will limit the control output (MV) rise speed.
Adjustable between 0 and 9999 s.
The value zero (0) disables the Soft Start function.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 46 Allows you to set the operation mode of the OUT1,
OUT2, OUT3, and OUT4 output channels:
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 3  Not used.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 47 It acts as temperature control.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 48 It acts as an Alarm 4 output.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 49 It acts as a LBD function output.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 49 It acts as a T1 Timer output.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 50  It acts as a T2 Timer output.

TIMER CYCLE 

novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 30Timer 1 Allows you to set the T1 Time interval.
Adjustable between 00:00 and 99:59 (HH:MM orMM:SS).
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 51Timer Enable Allows you to display the T1 Time parameter (T1) also in the Operation Cycle.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 52Enables T1 to be displayed in the Operation Cycle.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 22DOES NOT enable T1 to be displayed in the Operation Cycle.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 53 Allows you to set the timing direction of T1.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 54 Progressive counting, starting from 0.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 55 Countdown.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 56Timer Start Allows you to set the T1 timer startup mode.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 57 The DI starts and resets the timer.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 58novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 18 key starts, stops, and resets the timer.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 59  It starts when PV reaches SP.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 60 It starts when you enable control (novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 60 = novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 52).
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 62Timer End Allows you to set the behavior of the T1 output at the end of T1 timer.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 3   output turns off at the end of T1.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 20  output turns on at the end of T1.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 21 output remains on at the end of T1.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 64Timer End Control Off Allows you to set the temperature control behavior at the end of the T1 + T2 timers. yes
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 52 Finishes control at the end of the timer (novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 19 = no).
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 22 The temperature control continues to operate.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 50Timer 2 Allows you to set the T2 Time interval.
Adjustable between 00:00 and 99:59 (HH:MM or MM:SS).
Time interval where the T2 output will remain on after the end of T1 timer.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 66time base Allows you to set the time base for T1 and T2 timers.
Min Hours and minutes (HH:MM).
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 67 Minutes and seconds (MM:SS).

ALARM CYCLE

novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 68Function
Alarm
Allows you to set the alarm functions according to the options in Table 2.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 69 Alarm SP. Value that defines the actuation point of the alarm output.
For Differential type functions, this parameter defines the deviations between PV and SP.
This parameter is not used for thenovus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 70alarm function.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 71 SP Enable. Allows you to display the novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 69 parameter in the Operation Cycle.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 52 Displays thenovus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 69 parameter in the Operation Cycle.
NO DOES NOT display the novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 69 parameter in the Operation Cycle.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 73Blocking
Alarm
Alarm 4 − Initial Block.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 52  Enables the Initial Block.
NO DOES NOT enable the Initial Block.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 74
Hysteresis of Alarm
Alarm hysteresis. Allows you to set the difference
between the PV value at which the alarm is turned on
and the value at which it is turned off.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 75Flas Allows you to indicate the occurrence of alarm conditions by flashing the PV indication on the indication screen.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 52Enables the alarm signaling by PV flashing.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 22 DOES NOT enable the alarm signaling by PV flashing.

INPUT CYCLE 

novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 76
Type
Allows you to define the input type to be used.
Jnovus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 77 -110 to 950 °C / -166 to 1742 °F
K novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 78-150 to 1370 °C / -238 to 2498 °F
T novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 79 -160 to 400 °C / -256 to 752 °F
Pt100 novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 80 -200 to 850 °C / -328 to 1562 °F
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 81Filter Input digital filter.
Used to improve the stability of the measured signal (PV).
Adjustable between 0 and 20. At 0, it means the filter is off. At 20, it means the filter is at maximum.
The higher the filter value, the slower the response of the measured value.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 82
Decimal Point
Allows you to set the display mode of the decimal point.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 83Unit Allows you to set the temperature unit to be used:
°f Fahrenheit.
°( Celsius.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 86Offset Allows you to make corrections to the indicated PV value.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 87SP Low Limit Allows you to set the lower limit to adjust SP.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 87SP High Limit Allows you to set the upper limit to adjust SP.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 88Loop break
detection time
Time interval for the LBD function.
Maximum time interval for the PV to react to control output commands. In minutes.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 89 Percentage value to be applied to the output when occurs a failure in the sensor connected to the controller input.

CALIBRATION CYCLE
All input types are factory calibrated. When a recalibration is necessary, it must be performed by a specialized professional.
If you access this cycle by accident, do not change its parameters.

novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 90Password Password field. This parameter is displayed before the protected cycles.
See CONFIGURATION PROTECTION chapter.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 91Calibration Allows you to enable the controller calibration.
When not enabled, the corresponding parameters are hidden.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 92Input Low
Calibration
Declaration of the range start calibration signal applied to the analog input.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 93Input High
Calibration
Declaration of the range end calibration signal applied to the analog input.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 94Restore Allows you to restore the factory calibrations.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 95Cold Junction Cold junction temperature.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 96Password
Change
Allows you to set a new password, which must not be 0.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 101Protection Allows you to set the Protection Level. See Table 3.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 98RUN Enable Allows you to display the RUN (rvn) parameter also in the Operation Cycle.
Yes Displays RUN in the Operation Cycle.
no DOES NOT display RUN in the Operation Cycle.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 19Run Allows you to enable or disable the controller’s action on the process. It acts as a switch, turning the controller on or off.
Yes Enables outputs.
no Disables outputs.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 99Serial
Number
It displays the last 4 digits of the electronic serial number of the controller.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 100Serial
Number
It displays the last 4 digits of the electronic serialnumber of the controller.

CONFIGURATION PROTECTION

The controller allows you to protect your configuration and prevent undue changes.
In the Calibration Cycle, the Protection parameter (novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 101) defines the protection level to be adopted, limiting access to the cycles, as shown in Table 3:

PROTECTION LEVEL PROTECTED CYCLES
1 Only the Calibration cycle is protected.
2 The Input and Calibration cycles are protected.
3 The Alarm, Input, and Calibration cycles are protected.
4 The Timer, Alarm, Input, and Calibration cycles are protected.
5 The Tuning, Timer, Alarm, Input, and Calibration cycles are protected.
6 All cycles, except the SP screen in the Operation Cycle, are protected.
7 All cycles are protected.

Table 3 – Configuration Protection Levels
PASSWORD
When accessing the protected cycles, you will need to enter the password to be able to change they configuration.
You must enter the password in the PASS parameter, the first parameter of the protected cycles. Without it, the parameters of the protected cycles can only be viewed.
The password is set in the Password Change parameter (PAS.(), presented in the Calibration Cycle.
The controller is supplied with the Access Password set to 1111.
PASSWORD PROTECTION
The controller has a safety system. It helps prevent the input of several passwords in an attempt to get the correct password right.
Once 5 consecutive invalid passwords are identified, the controller will stop accepting passwords for 10 minutes.
MASTER PASSWORD
If you forget your password, you can use the Master Password feature. When inserted, this password allows you to change the Password Change parameter (PAS.() and set a new password for the controller.
The master password is composed of the last three digits of the controller’s serial number plus the number 9000.
For a device with serial number 07154321, for example, the master password is 9 3 2 1.
You can obtain the serial number of the controller by pressing for 5 seconds.

SETTING THE PID PARAMETERS

During automatic tuning, the process is controlled in ON/OFF mode at the programmed Setpoint (SP).
In some processes, automatic tuning can take many minutes to complete.
The recommended procedure for running it is:

  • Set the desired SP value for the process.
  • In the Atvn screen, enable automatic tuning by selecting between FAST or FULL options.

The FAST option performs the tuning in the shortest possible time.
The FULL option prioritizes more precise tuning.
During automatic tuning, the TUNE flag will remain lit on the front of the controller. You must wait until the tuning process is finished before you can use the controller.
During the Auto-tuning, PV oscillations can be induced in the process around the Setpoint.
If the tuning does not result in satisfactory control, Table 5 gives guidelines for correcting the process behavior:

PARAMETER PROBLEM DISCOVERED SOLUTION
Proportional Band Slow response Decrease
Great oscillation Increase
Integration Rate Slow response Increase
Great oscillation Decrease
Derivative Time Slow response or instability Decrease
Great oscillation Increase

Table 4 – Manual adjustment of the PID parameters
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MAINTENANCE

PROBLEMS WITH THE CONTROLLER
Connection errors and improper programming are the most common errors during controller operation. A final review can avoid wasted time and damage.
The controller displays some messages that are intended to help you identify problems:

MESSAGE PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
—- Open Input. No sensor or signal.
novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 109 Connection and/or configuration problems.
Review the connections and the configuration.

Table 5 – Error messages
Other error messages shown by the controller represent internal damage that necessarily implies sending the equipment for maintenance.
INPUT CALIBRATION
All controller input types leave the factory already calibrated, and recalibration is not recommended for inexperienced operators.
If you need to recalibrate an input, proceed as described below:
a) In the novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 76type parameter, set the input type to be calibrated.
b) Configure the lower and upper SP limits for the maximum span of the input type.
c) Access the Calibration Cycle.
d) Enter the password.
e) Enable the calibration when setting the parameter novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 91 to YES.
f) Using an electrical signal simulator, apply to the input terminals a signal level close to the lower limit of the configured input range.
g) In the inL( parameter, use thenovus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 27 and novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 28keys to adjust the display reading such as to match the applied signal. Then press novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 26.
h) Apply a signal near the upper limit of the configured input’s measurement range to the input terminals.
i) In the novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 92parameter, use thenovus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 27 and novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 28keys to adjust the display reading such as to match the applied signal. Then press novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller - icon 26until you return to the PV Indication Screen.
j) Confirm the calibration done.
Note: When checking the controller, make sure that the Pt100 excitation current required by the calibrator used is compatible with the Pt100 excitation current used in this instrument: 0.170 mA.

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS:…………………………………… 48 x 48 x 80 mm (1/16 DIN)
Panel cut-out: …………………………. 45.5 x 45.5 mm (+0.5 -0.0 mm)
Approximated weight: ……………………………………………………..75 g
POWER SUPPLY: 
…………………. 100 to 240 Vac (50/60 Hz) / 48 to 240 Vcc / ±10 %
Optional 24 V ………………… 12 to 24 Vdc / 24 Vac (-10 % / +20 %)
Maximum consumption: ……………………………………………….. 6 VA
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Operating temperature: ………………………………………… 0 to 50 °C
Relative humidity: …………………………………………… 80 % @ 30 °C
(For temperatures above 30 °C (86 °F), reduce by 3 % for each °C)
Installation category II, Installation degree 2; Altitude < 2000 m
INPUT:
Accepted types: ……………………………………………….. J, K, T, Pt100
Internal resolution: ………………………………… 32767 levels (15 bits)
Display resolution: ………………………………………… 0.1 / 1 (°C / °F)
Input reading rate: ……………………………… up to 10 per second (*).
Accuracy: …. J, K, T Thermocouples: 0.25 % of the span ±0.1 °C
………………………………………….. Pt100: 0.2 % of the span ±0.1 °C
Input impedance: ……………………………………………………… 4.5 mΩ
Pt100 measurement: ……………………….. 3-wire type, (α=0.00385)
With cable length compensation, excitation current of 0.170 mA.
(*) Value adopted when the Digital Filter parameter is set to 0.
For Digital Filter values other than 0, the Input Reading Rate value is 5 samples per second.
DIGITAL INPUT (DIG IN) …………….. Dry contact / NPN collector-open
OUTPUT 1:…………………………………. Voltage pulse, 5 V / 50 mA max.
OUTPUT 2:…………………………. SPST Relay; 1.5 A / 240 Vac / 30 Vdc
OUTPUT 3:…………………………. SPST Relay; 1.5 A / 240 Vac / 30 Vdc
OUTPUT 4:…………………………… SPDT Relay / 3 A / 240 Vac / 30 Vdc
FRONT PANEL: ……………………. IP65, Polycarbonate (PC) UL94 V-2
HOUSING: ……………………………………………. IP30, ABS+PC UL94 V-0
CONNECTIONS SUITABLE FOR PIN TYPE TERMINALS.
PROGRAMMABLE PWM CYCLE FROM 0.5 TO 100 SECONDS.
IT STARTS OPERATION 3 SECONDS AFTER BEING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY.
CERTIFICATIONS: CE, UKCA, and UL.

IDENTIFICATION

N1040T-PRRR Standard model.
Power Supply 100~240 Vac / 48~240 Vdc
N1040T-PRRR-24V Model with power supply 12~24 Vdc / 24 Vac

WARRANTY

Warranty conditions are available on our website www.novusautomation.com/warranty.

Documents / Resources

novus N1040T Time and Temperature Controller [pdf] Owner's Manual
N1040T Time and Temperature Controller, N1040T, Time and Temperature Controller, Temperature Controller, Controller

References

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