Instruction Manual

(For microprocessor controllers MC-2438,2538,2638,2738,2838)

MAXIMUM ELECTRONIC CO.,LTD

MAXTHERMO-GITTA GROUP CORP.
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[Link] panel instruction… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .. … ...P1

[Link] flow… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .P2

[Link] instruction… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … P6

[Link] function for option… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..P7

[Link] output… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … P7

[Link] SV (second input) … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … P7

[Link]… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .P7

[Link] motor value… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .P7

[Link] SCR module… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ...P8

[Link]… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..… … … ...P11

[Link] & Soak… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ...P12

[Link] Slaver… … … ..… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ...P13

[Link]… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ... P13

[Link] information… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .… … … … … … … … … … … … ... P21

[Link] selection table… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .… … … … … … … … … … … … ... P22

[Link] selection table..… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .… … … … … … … … … … … ... P24

[Link]..… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .… … .… … … … … … … … … … … ... P26

[Link] wiring diagram … … … … … … … … … … .… … .… … … … ...… … … … … … … … ... P30

10. Dimension Installing… … … … … .… … … … .… … .… … … … ...… … … … … … … … ... P31

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[Link] Panel Instruction :

MC-2438 MC-2538 MC-2638

MC-2738 MC-2838

1-1 Panel Function :

[Link]: process volume and mode display

4 digital red LED
[Link]: setting volume
4 digital green LED
3.OUT1:output 1 (heating)
green LED
4.OUT2: output 2 (cooling)
green LED
[Link]: auto-tuning
yellow LED
6.AL1: alarm 1
red LED
7.AL2: alarm 2
red LED
8.AL3: alarm 3
red LED
[Link]: program
yellow LED
[Link]: manual
yellow LED
[Link] BAR: output percentage
[Link]: mode & set key
13.A/M: auto/manual
14. : shift key
15. : down key
16. : up key /Run

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[Link] Flow :
Level 1 (User level)

Operating state display Parameter Initial Value

Name Description setting at
Display Code factory
Output
Press the Key OUTL Range of setting:0~100% 100
percentage
“Yes/No”
AT Auto tuning to be used when setting PID No
constant by auto-tuning
AL1 Alarm1 Range of setting:0~100%FS 0.0
Press the Key
AL2 Alarm 2 Range of setting:0~100%FS 0.0

Repeat the same steps as AL3 Alarm 3 Range of setting:0~100%FS 0.0

above to display the
parameters listed at
right.

Level 2 (PID level)

Initial
Parameter Value
Display Name Description setting
Code at
factory
Main Control Range of setting:0~200%
P1 Proportional Band ON/OFF at P=0 3
Main Control Range of setting: 0~3600 Sec
I1 Integral Time Integral off at I=0 240
Operating state display Main Control Range of setting: 0~900 Sec
D1 Derivative Time Derivative off at D=0 60

Main Control Dead-band compensation

DB1 Dead-band Time Range of setting:0~1000 Sec 100
By Pressing the Key for 5 seconds to level 2
Main Control
ATVL Auto tuning Range of setting :0~USPL 0
off-set
Main Control When output is SSR, it is set at 1,
4~20mA is set at 0.
CYT1 Proportional but output is relay usually it is set at 10. 10
Cycle Range of setting:0~150 Sec
Main Control For ON/OFF control only
Press the Key HYS1 Hystersis Range of setting :0~1000 0
Sub Control Range of setting:0~200%
P2 Proportional Band ON/OFF at P=0 3
Repeat the same steps as Sub Control Range of setting: 0~3600 Sec
above to display the I2 Integral Time Integral off at I=0 240
parameters listed at right.
Sub Control Range of setting: 0~900 Sec
D2 Derivative Time Derivative off at D=0 60
Sub Control When output is SSR, it is set at 1,
4~20mA is set at 0.
CYT2 Proportional
but output is relay usually it is set at 10. 10
Cycle Range of setting:0~150 Sec
Sub Control For ON/OFF control only
HYS2 Hystersis Range of setting :0~1000 0
For 2 output use only
Main Control
GAP1 Gap (Output 1) Set the volume which will 0
turn “OFF” early to SV
For 2 output use only
Sub Control
GAP2 Gap (Output 2) Set the volume which will 0
turn “ON” late to SV
LCK = 0101, it can’t change any parameter except LCK.
LCK = 0001, it can enter level 1 only and change SV only.
LCK = 0110, it can enter 1 & 2 and change level 1 parameters only.
LCK Function Lock LCK = 0100, it can enter 1 & 2 and change their parameters. 0000
LCK = 0000, it can enter level 1.
LCK = 1111, it can enter level 4.
Level 3(Input level)
Parameter Initial
Value
Display Name Description setting at
Code factory
Main
INP1 input selection Select the input range, refer to input selection K2
Main It is used for calibration as main input code are ANI to AN5
Operating state display ANL1 analog zero set Range of setting: LSPL-USPL 0
Main
ANH1 analog span set Same as ANL1 5000
By Pressing the key and Key for 5 seconds to level 3
DP Decimal point Set the position of decimal point 000.0
Lower set point
LSPL limit Set lowest point within INP1 0.0
Upper set point
USPL limit Set highest point within INP1 400.0
Second input It is used for calibration as second input code are ANI to AN5
ANL2 analog zero set Range of setting: LSPL-USPL 0
Press the Key Second input
ANH2 analog span set Same as ANL2 5000
Alarm mode of
ALD1 AL1 Range of setting:00~19 11
It is used in program function
ALT1 Alarm 1 time set Range:00~99.59min. 0= flicker alarm. 99.59=continued 99.59
alarm, others=on delay time
Alarm mode of
ALD2 AL2 Range of setting:00~19 0
Press the Key It is used in program function
ALT2 Alarm 2 time set Range:00~99.59min. 0= flicker alarm. 99.59=continued 99.59
alarm, others=on delay time
Alarm mode of
ALD3 AL3 Range of setting:00~19 0
It is used in program function
ALT3 Alarm 3 time set Range:00~99.59min. 0= flicker alarm. 99.59=continued 99.59
alarm, others=on delay time
Hystersis of
HYSA alarm Range of setting:00-1000 0.0
Press the Key Output1 Calibrate the low value of output1
CLO1 zero set Range of setting: LSPL-USPL(current output only) 186
Output1 Calibrate the high value of output1
CHO1 span set Range of setting: 0-9999(current output only) 3200
Output2 Calibrate the low value of output2
CLO2 zero set Range of setting: LSPL-USPL(current output only) 186
Output2 Calibrate the high value of output2
CHO2 span set 3200
Range of setting: 0-9999(current out put only)
Transmitter Calibrate the low value of transmitter
Press the Key CLO3 0
zero set Range of setting: LSPL-USPL(current output only)
Transmitter Calibrate the high value of transmitter
CHO3 span set 5000
Range of setting: 0-9999(current output only)
Full run time of proportional motor (without potentiometer)
RUCY Timer of motor Range of setting:0~150 Sec 5
Use in program for 0=No wait
WAIT waiting Other= Wait Volume 0.0
Continued operation
1 SET A.1: Reverse AL1 RY if SET “1”
Press the Key 2 SET A.2: Reverse AL2 RY if SET “1”
3 SET A.3: Reverse AL3 RY if SET “1”
SETA Set function ( 1 2 3 used only if MC-2438 alarm needs “ b” contact.) 0000
4 . SETA.4=0 is program run alarm, SETA.4=1 is program end alarm
( 4 Programmable unit only.)

[Link] ID number Communication ID number 1

UART band rate selection
BAUD Band-rate 2400
Range of setting: 110-9600 BIT/sec

Press the Key

SVOS Compensate SV Range of setting: -1000~1000 0.0

PVOS Compensate PV Range of setting: LSPL~USPL 0.0

Repeat the same steps Unit of
as above to display the UNIT PV & SV Range of setting: C,F,A (analog)
parameters listed at
right. Soft filter Adjust the response time of PV, the bigger the faster
SOFT Range of setting: 0.05~1.00 0.200
Cluster control don’t care
CASC Range of setting: 0~±1000 0.0

OUD Action mode Range of setting: heater, cool HEAT

OPAD Control mode Range of setting: PID, Fuzzy PID

HZ Power Frequency Range of setting: 50,60 Hz 60HZ

Level 4(Set level)

Operating state display a. Example:

By Pressing the Key for 5 seconds to level 2

Press key to change SET 0-9
and set "1111" in "LCK"
0=lock(skip)
1=open (display)

1 First digit
2 Second digit
By Pressing the key and Key for 5 seconds to level 4 3 Third digit
Repeat the same steps as above
4 Fourth digit
to display the parameters listed
at below.

b. Function of set:

Parameter Parameter
Name digit Description Name digit Description
Display Code Display Code
1 OUTL 1 CASC

2 AT 2 OUD
SET1 SET7
3 AL1 3 OPAD

4 AL2 4 HZ
0=No repeat
1 AL3 1 1=Program repeat
0=No power failure
2 ANL1,ANH1,DP 2 1= with power failure
0=Start from “0”
3 LSPL,USPL SET8 3 1=Start from PV
SET2 1=T he controller will enter “Single
Program use Display” mode, the PV LED will not
display any values. And the LED
4 ANL2,ANH2 4 will display both parameter value
and setting value alternately. Please
don’t operate SET8.4 otherwise the
controller’s process will be in
confusion.
0=None
1 ALD1 1 1=For PV/SV switch (use for single
display so please don’t set this bit)
SET9 0=None
2 ALT1 2 1=It no display RAMP,but it is time
SET3 Transmitter change H.M to M.S in programmable unit.
0=None
3 ALD2 3 1=Transmition SV.
use
0=None
4 ALT2 4 1=Transmition PV.
0=Non
1 ALD3 1 1=TTL communication SV Output

2 2 0 =RAMP
ALT3 1=Rate of alarm3(ALD3=0)
SET4 SET0 0=Non
3 HYSA 3 1=Remote SV

4 4 0=When motor valve closes “b” is on.

CL01,CH01 1= When motor valve closes “a” is on.

1 CL02,CH02 0 Non
10~50mV/4~20mA
2 CL03,CH03 1 except programmable unit
SET5 INP2 0~50mA/0~20mA
3 RUCY,WAIT,HYSM 2 except programmable unit
4 IDNO,BAUD
0 Single output
1 SVOS 1 Double output
2 X
2 PVOS 3 Motor valve
SET6 OUTY 4 1f SCR(single phase control)
3 UNIT 5 3f SCR(three phase control)

4 SOFT

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Program Level: (To be ordered)

Operating state display

Parameter
Name Description
Display Code
Set pattern “1” at first for 8 segments then set pattern “2”
By Pressing the Key once switching to the Level 1
Set Program for other 8 segments, pattern 1 & pattern 2 can be
PTN performed separately or be linked to make total 16
pattern segments (steps). If it needs to link , set “PTN” to “0”
after pattern 1 & 2 be set. Range of setting:0 -2
Program
SEG segment Range of setting: (1-0)~(2-8)
display
Press the Key
Program
TIMER timer Range time display
display
Set volume
SV-1 for Seg.1 Range of setting: LSPL-USPL
Press the Key
Set time
T M-1 for Seg.1 Range of setting: 0~99 hours 99 min

OUT1 Set output

for Seg.1 Range:0~100%
Press the Key
Set volume
SV-2 Range of setting: LSPL-USPL
for Seg.2
Set time
T M-2 for Seg.2 Range of setting: 0~99 hours 99 min
Press the Key
OUT2 Set output
for Seg.21 Range:0~100%
Set volume
SV-3 for Seg.3 Range of setting: LSPL-USPL

Press the Key Set time

T M-3 Range of setting: 0~99 hours 99 min
for Seg.3
OUT3 Set output
for Seg.3 Range:0~100%
Set volume
Press the Key SV-4 Range of setting: LSPL-USPL
for Seg.4
Set time
T M-4 for Seg.4 Range of setting: 0~99 hours 99 min

OUT4 Set output

for Seg.4 Range:0~100%
Press the Key
Set volume
SV-5 for Seg.5 Range of setting: LSPL-USPL
Set time for.
T M-5 Seg.5 Range of setting: 0~99 hours 99 min
Press the Key
OUT5 Set output
for Seg.5 Range:0~100%
Set volume
SV-6 for Seg.6 Range of setting: LSPL-USPL
Set time
Press the Key T M-6 for Seg.6 Range of setting: 0~99 hours 99 min

OUT6 Set output Range:0~100%

for Seg.6
Set volume
SV-7 Range of setting: LSPL-USPL
Press the Key for Seg.7
Set time
T M-7 for Seg.7 Range of setting: 0~99 hours 99 min
Repeat the same steps
as above to display the OUT7 Set output
for Seg7. Range:0~100%
parameters listed at
below. Set volume
SV-8 for Seg.8 Range of setting: LSPL-USPL
Set time
T M-8 Range of setting: 0~99 hours 99 min
for Seg.8
OUT8 Set output
for Seg.8 Range:0~100%

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[Link] instruction :
Turn on the power the controller will display as following to check the range

3-1 How to set SV (set value) , for example set at 250 :

Press key the SV display will blink from the first digit, then press again to
move to the third digit… … … … … … ..… … … … … … … … … … … … .

Press key to indicate “5”… … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Press again to move to the fourth digit… … … … … … … … … ..

Press key to indicat“2”… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..

Press key to finish setting… … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..

3-2 How to set “OUTL” :

“OUTL” is to be set for output percentage , which is set in factory 100%. Normally this parameter doesn’t need
to change and is skipped. If the user wants to use, go to level 3(SET level) to change the lock code.
“OUTL” can’t be set “0”, otherwise the controller will not have output.
3-3 How to set auto tuning (AT) :
Press key to indicate… … … … … … … … . … … … … … … … … .

Press key to make the digit blink … … … … … … … … … … … … … .

Press key to indicate … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .

Press key to perform auto tuning,

In this case the AT LED on panel will be “on” and it will be “off ” after auto tuning ends.
In case of over shoot during auto tuning “ATVL” parameter in level 2 can be set to offset.
For example . “AVTL” to be set “2”, offset is 2 .

Fig1 Fig2

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3-4 How to set alarm
In user level (1st Level) , the user can press “SET” key to enter “AL1”(alarm 1) , AL2”(alarm 2)&
AL3(alarm 3).
When you enter “AL1” the display will show if you want to set it you may press

key (then the digit will blink) , press or to increase or decrease your target, and then
press key to finish setting.
There are 17 kinds of different alarm modes to be selected, the user can enter Input Level (level 3), and
select ALD1, ALD2 & ALD3 to set it. For alarm modes please refer to “ alarm action description on
page24.25.

4. Extra Function:
4-1 Dual output:
It needs to be installed hardware and change parameter “OUTY” in Level 4 to “1”.
The dual output type has 2 control outputs but only one input signal and set value (SV). Control output 1 is
used for heating but output 2 is used for cooling .When control output 1 is changed to cooling, output 2 will
change to heating automatically.
It needs to set parameter “GAP1” & “GAP2” in Level 2 ; GAP1 is for output 1 to turn “OFF” early
(SV-GAP1) while GAP2 is for output2 to turn “ON” late (SV+GAP2).
Heating Cooling Heating Cooling
ON ON ON ON
OUT1 OUT2 OUT1 OUT2

OFF OFF OFF OFF

Overlap Fig3 No Overlap Fig4

4-2 Remote SV (second input):

Hardware must be installed.
“INP2” in Level 4 has to be set 1 or 2, 1 is for 10~50mA / 4~20mA use , 2 is for 0~50mA / 0~20mA use.
“SET 0.3” has to be set “1” in Level 4.
“ANL2” & ”ANH2” in Level 3 are used for Zero-span calibration.
Except model MC-2438, Remote SV is optional in other models and has 4~20mA, 0~20mA, 0~5V, 0~10V,
1~5V, 2~10V to be ordered. This function can accept the above signals from other controllers’ SV.
4-3 Transmitter:
All models of our microprocessor controllers can be ordered with transmitting function (4~20mA, 0~20mA,
0~5V, 0~10V, 1~5V, 2~10V), which can send the above signals to other meters or controllers for SV or PV.
4-4 Controlling motor valve:
Hardware must be installed.
Parameter “OUTY” has to be set “3” in Level 4.
“CYT1” in Level 2 is to be set time the open / close cycle time of motor valve. It ranges from 1 ~ 100 sec.
but it is set at 5 sec normally.
“RUCY” in Level 3 to be set the same as motor valve 0~100% running time.
Motor valve control is optional in all models , its output is with 2 relays to connect a 3-wire system of motor
valve. This controller can control the valve open or close in a proper position without feedback. It applys to
control water, air, gas, oil, flowing.
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MOTOR VALVE

COM
R CONTROLLER
CLOSE OUT2
Relay
CLOSE

OPEN
OPEN
COM OUT1
Relay

Fig5

4-5 Controlling SCR module:

The controller with this function can be used as a “SCR controller”, so the user needs only to connect a
module ( Thyristor) directly, instead of SCR unit. In this case the user can save a lot of cost if the equipment
needs many units of SCR. There are single phase, three phase, zero cross and phase control. Please refer to
Fig6~9.
f

S R

FAST
FUSE C O N T R O L L E R
K 2
G 1
G 2
SCR
K 1
Module

G 1
G 2
K 1

K 2
Short

PROT

U V

LOAD
** Controller source phase must be same as load source phase

Fig6
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f

R S T
CONTROLLER

FAST G1
FUSE
K 2
K 1 K 2 K 3 DIODE/SCR
G 1 G 2 G 3 Module G2

K 2

G3

K 3

U V W

Short

PROT
3 LOAD

Fig7

R S

FAST
FUSE CONTROLLER

G 1
G 1
SCR
Module

G 2
G 2
Short

PROT

U V

TIME CHART:

OFF
O N

CYCLE TIME = 200 mSEC.

Fig8

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3f Phase Zero Control:

R S T CONTROLLER

FAST RG 1
FUSE

SCR RG 2
Module
RG 1 TG 1
TG 1
RG 2 TG 2

TG 2

U V W
WE CAN SUPPLY
HEATER SINK

Short

PROT
TIME CHART:

OFF
ON

CYCLE TIME = 200 mSEC.

Fig9

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4-6 Programming:
All models have an optional programming function as with 2 patterns, each of which contains 8 segments and
can be linked with each other to16 segments. The segment can be arranged as ramp or soak; ramp is for
changing SV with time while soak is for fixing SV with time. Please refer to Fig 10

500 SV-1

400
SV-8
SV-7
300
SV-5 SV-6

200 SV-4
SV-3

SV-1 SV-2
100

0
30 Min 30 Min 20 Min 30 Min 20 Min 40 Min 30 Min 20 Min 30 Min

TM-1 TM-2 TM-3 TM-4 TM-5 TM-6 TM-7 TM-8 TM-1

Pattern 1 Pattern 2

Fig 10

a. Key function:
Press Description
To start program procedure , “PRO” in panel will flicker.
To suspend program procedure, “PRO” in panel will stop flicker but light.
To jump segment.
To reset program procedure, if push it in program running the program will return
to start.

b. alarm function:
There are AL1, 2, 3 & ALD 1, 2, 3 to be set.
For example:
ALD1 to be set 07 (Please refer to alarm selection)
AL1 to be set 2 (AL1 = 2. It means alarm while segment 2 ends)
ALT1 to be set 00.10 (Alarm time 10 sec)
In this case, when program proceeds to the ending of segment 2 , ALM1 relay will be on 10 sec.
If ALT1 is to be set “99.59”,the alarm relay will be on continuously, but if it is set “0”, the alarm relay will be
on flickering.
c. Ending function:
If ALD2 is set “17” (Please refer to alarm selection) and “SET A.4” is set “1”, this controller will turn off after
the program performs 8 steps, or 16 steps if the two patterns are linked . After ending, PV and END will
flicker in display window and the alarm will start, but if “SET A.4”is set “0” the alarm will be converted
running alarm. If the program process is less than 8 or 16 steps, please set next segment’s “OUT” to “0”, in
this case, this program will end in the last segment being set, otherwise it will proceed 8 steps or 16 steps.
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d. Other function:
1 . Program Repeat: set the parameter “SET 8.1” to “1”.

2 . Power Fail Protection: set the parameter “SET 8.2” to “1”.

In this case if the power suspended, the controller will keep memory. It will continue performing program
process after the power turns on again. If “SET 8.2”is set “0”, it will perform program process from beginning.
3 . Program starts from “PV”:

If the parameter “SET8.3” is set “1”, the program will start from “PV”. If it is set to “0”, the program will
start from 0.
4 . Wait:

There is “WAIT” parameter in Level 3 .The user can set it to “0” for no wait or set waiting temperature , for
example , if set “3” the program will wait 3 to PV.
[Link] & Soak:(Level 3)
All our models can arrange a RAMP and SOAK (except program model) which don’t need install any
hardware, but need to change some parameters as following.
a. RAMP
1 . Please set “SET2.1=1”, “SET4.1=1” at set level.

2 . ALD3=9 at input level (Level 3).

3 . AL3 will be display.

RAMP Range 00.00 ~ 99.99

Unit / min
0 0.0 0 (If RAMP not used set ALD3=0)

b. SOAK
1 . ALD1 / ALD2=19.
2 . AL1 / AL2 will be display.
To be used as soak
AL1
Range 00.00 ~ 99.59([Link])
00.00
c. Example
SV=100 RAMP=10.00 ( /min) AL1=00.10 min PV=25
Time on Time up
if PV SV(100 ) AL1 on

100

AL1 00.01 on delay time

00.10 00.10 set time

1sec.

SV=SV+RAMP

PV=25 SV=PV at start RAMP function

power on 5sec.

Fig 11
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4-8 Master & Slaver:
Our microprocessor controller with program can be ordered master & slaver function. One master controller
with the program function can bring many units of slaver controllers to perform the program function so these
slaver controllers don’t need the program function. And each slaver can be set different rates of SV according to
master controller.
The master & slaver function uses TTL communication to connect each other, and is available only with our
products not with the products of other companies. It needs to be installed hardware and to change some
parameters, so please order it with our distributors.
The slaver unit must change parameter as following:
a. SET0.2=1 to open “RATE” function (RATE instead of AL3).
b. SET2.1=1 to open [Link] AL3 is skipped.
c. SET4.1=1 to open [Link] ALD3is skipped.
d. ALD3=0

Connect Diagram
SD

RD

RD
SG

SG

SG
MC-2838 MC-2838 MC-2838
master slaver 1 slaver 2
SV OUT (SET0.1=1) IDNO=1 (SET5.4=1) IDNO=2 (SET5.4=1)
IDNO=0 (SET5.4=1) BAUD=2400 BAUD=2400
BAUD=2400 (SET5.4=1) (SET5.4=1)
(SET5.4=1)
Fig 12
open RATE function open RATE function

Time Chart

SV SV SV

Time Time
Time
SV_1=1000 SV=0 SV=0
TM_1=01.00 hour slaver 1 SV=900 slaver 2 SV=800
OUT_1=100% RATE SET 9000 RATE SET 8000 Fig 13
OUT_2=0%

( All reach to the max value at the same time )

4 –9 Communication:
a. Connecting the line:

?? RS-485:

Step 1: Connect 9Pin end of the line with COM Port of the computer, while 25Pin with the RS232/ RS485
converter.
Step 2: Make port 2 and 3 on the converter short circuit with each other, then do again with port 1 and 4, to
reform the converter from original RS422/ RS485 mode to RS232/ RS485.
Step 3: Connect short-circuit port 2 and 3 on the converter with port R on MC2838, while 1 and 4 with
port T.
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 Converter Cable Controller

Com Port
DCE DX -

(Cable) (T+) DX +
1
2 (T-)
TxON 3 (R-)
RxON 4 (R+)

NOTE:
[Link] length of the cable line between Converter and Controller can't exceed 1.2 KM.

[Link] Com Port can be connected up to a maximum of 30 Controllers.

[Link] that the Controller's IDNO and BAUD have the same value as the
software's setting.

Step 4: Connect port R and T on one MC2838 with another R and T on the next one, and so on.

R R R R R
14 14 14 14 14

Rs232 15 15 15 15 15
T T T T T

Rs485 1 2 3 4 15

?? RS-232 COM PORT :

9PIN ( DTE )
Pin 3 (T)
RD

Pin 2 (R)
SD

Pin 5 (G)
SG

COM PORT :
25PIN ( DTE )
Pin 2 (T)
RD

Pin 3 (R) SD

Pin 7 (G) SG

NOTE:

[Link] length of the cable line can't exceed 15 meter.

[Link] Com Port can only be connected to one [Link] more than one
controller is connected to one Com Port communication will be failed.

[Link] that the controller's IDNO and BAUD have the same value as the
software's setting.

b. Setting the PID Controller

Step 1: Set IDNO. Number each MC2838 by setting IDNO in INPUT level ( level 3 ), for example, set the
first one 1, the next 2, and so on. If IDNO is locked, you can enter SET level, setting 5.4 into 1, then
entering INPUT level again to number it.
Step 2: Set BAUD. In most situations it’s unnecessary to mend the innate numerical value of 2400.

c. Using the “Temperature Control System” Software

Temperature Control System is a software program designed to control the communication of data
transmitted from RS232 port on the PC, through RS232-RS485 converter, to RS485 port on MC2838
temperature control system. (See Appendix “MC2838 Communication Protocol”).
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4-9-1 Communication Features of MC2838
a. Software Installation
?? To install this software, Please execute the “[Link]” file in the CD.
?? The path of the “[Link]” file is ” Communication Software\Temperature Control\[Link]”.
b. Operation Instructions
Monitor
?? It contains 3 Monitor Panel totally.
?? Each Monitor Panel contains 10 Temperature Controller Unit. A total of 30 Temperature Controller
Unit can communicate with the computer.
?? After pressing the “Start” button, the program will attempt to communicate with each of the 30
Temperature Controller Unit and a “DP Reading… .” window will pop up. After reading complete,
the “DP Reading… .” window will disappear.
?? Press ”Write SV” button on any of the controller unit, and a “Write SV” window will pop up. User
can change the SV value via enter the setting value in the “SV(Writing)” text box. After pressing
“OK” button ,the setting value of SV will be written to the controller.
?? PLEASE NOTE! Ensure the “IDNO” (Id Number) parameter of the Temperature Controller match
the “ID” text box on the monitor panel.

“Communication Config.”
?? Press the “Communication Config...” button, and “Communication Config” window will pop up.
User may configure the Com Port, Baud Rate of Monitor 1 ~ Monitor 3.
?? PLEASE NOTE! Ensure the “BAUD” parameter of the Temperature Controller match the “Baud
Rate” of the panel. If both values differ, there can be no communication between the computer
and the Temperature Controller.

Chart
?? Each monitor panel has its own chart, and the chart will graph the Temperature Controller’s PV
and SV value into a line graph.
?? When user needs to record the temperature via the chart, pressing the “Start” button on Chart
panel
?? Press “Clear” button, the charts of monitor1 to monitor3 will be cleared.
?? Press “Stop” button, the charts of monitor1 to monitor3 will be cleared and stop recording.
?? Press “Print” button, the chart current displayed will be printed.
?? Press “Chart Property… ” button to change the properties of charts.

“Chart Property”
?? Set the Y-axis range.
?? Set the Sample Time.
?? Set 2D or 3D View

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 Alarm
?? To add Alarm Setting, select the Alarm Setting panel and press the “Add… ” button.
?? User can set “Deviation High Alarm Value” and “Deviation Low Alarm Value” and “Alarm
at First Time” of each Temperature Controller on monitor panel.
?? When PV is larger than (SV+ “Deviation High Alarm Value”), Alarm will act.
(Ex:Deviation High Alarm Value=10 ,SV=[Link] PV > 110,Alarm will act ).
?? When PV is smaller than (SV - “Deviation Low Alarm Value”), Alarm will act.
(Ex:Deviation Low Alarm Value=10 ,SV=[Link] PV < 90,Alarm will act ).
??If Alarm acts,the “Alarm Message” window will pop [Link] will display the alarm
type(Deviation High Alarm or Deviation Low Alarm) and alarm action time. It will be
recorded in the History panel, too.
??User can print Alarm history via click the “Print” button on Alarm History panel
??User can choose Alarm history printing automatically via click the “Automaic Print”
check box

Recipe
?? Through “Recipe” function, user may change the SV values of a monitor panel all at once.
?? Within the SV01 ~ SV10 text box input the desired value. After finishing input, press “Write to
Controllers” to change all the SV values of the Temperature Controller in a monitor panel.
?? User can save the Recipe to a text file by pressing the “SAVE” button.
?? User can load the the text file that has been saved before by pressing the “Load” button.
Record
?? It can save Temperature Record(PV) into a file of .xls (Excel Spread sheet) format or .txt format (Text)
?? If user chooses to save Temperature Record, it will produce 3 new directories under the “File
Path” indication. The 3 new directories will be named “Monitor1”,”Monitor2” and “Monitor3”
to put the temperature record file.

c. Remote Control Communication Through Internet

The software program of Remote Control is designed to accomplish remote controlling through
internet. The end being controlled requires a RS232 port on the PC, and a RS232-RS485 converter to
connect to the RS485 port on MC2838 thermal control system. Besides, it requires the installation of
software program Temperature Control System and the connection to internet. The end
remote-controlling requires the connection to internet and obtains the IP of the end being controlled. (See
NOTES to obtain IP)
1 .In the blank for Remote IP of local host, type the IP of the end being controlled
2 .Change the option of Start into ON. Click on the arrow at upper left corner to start connection.

3 .After log-on, PV vertical graph of fifteen controllers can be viewed. Stop ring can be selected, and sample

time be changed.
4 .Type the ID of the MC2838 to be controlled. Select SET option to edit the following configurations of the

MC2838 selected: SV , OUTL (output ratio), AL1 1st alarm , AL2 2nd alarm , AL3 3rd alarm , and AT
auto tuning of PID starts upon the pressing of “1” . Select SET LEVEL 2 to change the value of PID.

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 NOTES TO OBTAIN IP: For online system users, when connected, select
run under Start on window start menu, and type winipcfg to view the
configuration status of IP. For dial-up connection system users, type ppp
adapter instead.)

d. The RS-485 test:

This window shows the users how the decoding procedure works between the computer and MC2838. 6
Steps are included in this window:

Step 1. INI UART: Selecting and setting Port number, Band rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity, and
Buffer size.
Step 2. UART COMMAN
1 . CMD: to set R, M, or W.

R: to read the numerical value on MC2838, which is showing on the READ VEL column in the
same page.
M: to mend the data temporarily in the buffer of MC2838.
W: to write the data permanently into EERROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-only
Memory ) in MC2838. Be cautious that such erasable action is limited to 100 thousand times.
2 . IDNO: the serial number of MC2838.

3 . CHNO: unused.

4 . XADDR: communication address.

For example, SV=0, OUTL=1, AT=2, and so on.

5 . XDATA+PCADDR: the data keying in.

NOTES: The difference between M and W is that, the mended value of M will not exist with the
shutting down of this program and electricity, while the same situation won’t happen with W.

The following testing steps show you how such difference works:
step 1: open the testing program RS-485.
step 2: key in M in CMD column.
step 3: set IDNO into 1.
step 4: set XADDR into commended value.
step 5: close the program and turn off the electricity of MC2838.
step 6: turn on the electricity of MC2838 again, which will not show the value mended
before turning off the electricity.
step 7: repeat the steps above, while key in W in step 2, and the value mended will remain
the same after turning off the electricity.

Step3: This column shows the value calculated automatically by such protocol. After transferring such
value to the MC2838, the commended value set up in the computer will be shown on it.

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 Step 4, Step 5, Step 6: Users don’t have to care.
After set-up, press RUN. If anything goes wrong, the Transfer Error light in the screen will be on.

4-9-2. APPENDIX: MC2838 Communication Protocol:

1. Transmission Interface: RS-485

2. Communication Rate: 110, 200, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps. Check to be sure that this setting is the
same with that of the controller.
3. Structure of Communication Data

0 B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 P 1

( 8 bits data )
odd parity
initial bit
terminal bit

4-9-3. Format of Communication Protocol

The protocol format applied is HEX. Data written into the temperature controller is 7-byte, while data
read out of the conteoller is 8-byte, with the header (07H) included.

CMD Command code(1 BYTE)

XIDNO Controller serial(1 BYTE)
CHNO Not designated (1BYTE)
Total:
XADDR Communication address(1 BYTE)
7 bytes
XDATA1 Data Content--HIGH BYTE(1 BYTE)
XDATA2 Data Content--LOW BYTE(1 BYTE)
CHSUM Check code(1 BYTE)

CMD: There are three types of command codes, R for reading data from temperature controller, M for
mending data temporarily in the buffer, and W for writing data into the EEPROM of the controller. R,
M, and W are ASCII codes, and the HEX corresponding are R: 52H, M:4DH , W:57H.
XINDO: Each controller allows the setting of its own ID, ranging from 0(00H)~100(63H). When
monitoring more than one, make sure that the ID for each controller is different from each other. When
XINDO setting is “0”, it’s the master setting; therefore, don’t set this code as “0” if the controller is
linked with PC.
CHNO: This code can be any value of one-byte data. (00 H~FF H)
XADDR: Each of the setting values of the codes in the temperature controller has its unique address.
See Appendix 1 for detailed reference.
XDATA1: Data Content — high byte
XDATA2: Data Content — low byte
CHSUM: Check Sum of the six values mentioned above. Truncate extra digits when carrying up.

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 For example, 4DH + 01H + 00H +00H +03H +E8H = 014AH

Truncate (ignored)
? CHSUM to be taken is 4AH

4-9-4. Communication Examples

Step 1: Change the SV value of the temperature controller to 123.4 . The serial number of the controller
is 20.
The HEX corresponding to M is 4DH;
The value 20 by decimal system is converted to 14H by hexadecimal system;
The XADDR of SV is 00 H;
The value 123.4 by decimal system is converted to 04D2H by hexadecimal system;
Therefore,
The code to be sent in HEX format is: 4D14 0000 04D2 37

4DH + 14H + 00H +00H +04H +D2H = 0137H

Step 2: Retrieve PV value from the temperature controller. The serial number of the controller is 1.
The HEX corresponding to R is 52H;
The value 1 by decimal system is converted to 01H by hexadecimal system;
The XADDR of PV is 80 H;
Therefore,
The code to be sent in HEX format is: 5201 0080 0000 D3

52H + 01H + 00H +80H +00H +00H = 00D3H

The code to be transmitted back to the temperature controller should be:

07 4D 00 00 00 xx xx xx
CHECK SUM=4DH + 00H + 00H + 00H
+ xxH +xxH
PV (Note: no need of including header 07H)

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 4-9-5. APPENDIX 1 (XADDR)

Parameter XADDR Parameter XAADR Parameter XADDR Parameter XADDR

PV 80H OUT8 20H D2 42H UNIT 64H
OUT% A3H SV_12 21H CYT2 43H SOFT 65H
SV 00H TM_12 22H HYS2 44H CASC 66H
OUTL 01H OUT12 23H GAP1 45H OUD 67H
AT 02H SV_22 24H GAP2 46H OPAD 68H
AL1 03H TM_22 25H LCK 47H HZ 69H
AL2 04H OUT22 26H INP1 48H SET1 6AH
AL3 05H SV_32 27H ANL1 49H SET2 6BH
PTN 06H TM_32 28H ANH1 4AH SET3 6CH
SEG 07H OUT32 29H DP 4BH SET4 6DH
TIMR 08H SV_42 2AH LSPL 4CH SET5 6EH
SV_1 09H TM_42 2BH USPL 4DH SET6 6FH
TM_1 0AH OUT42 2CH ANL2 4EH SET7 70H
OUT1 0BH SV_52 2DH ANH2 4FH SET8 71H
SV_2 0CH TM_52 2EH ALD1 50H SET9 72H
TM_2 0DH OUT52 2FH ALT1 51H SET0 73H
OUT2 0EH SV_62 30H ALD2 52H INP2 74H
SV_3 0FH TM_62 31H ALT2 53H OUTY 75H
TM_3 10H OUT62 32H ALD3 54H
OUT3 11H SV_72 33H ALT3 55H
SV_4 12H TM_72 34H HYSA 56H
TM_4 13H OUT72 35H CLO1 57H
OUT4 14H SV_82 36H CHO1 58H
SV_5 15H TM_82 37H CLO2 59H
TM_5 16H OUT82 38H CHO2 5AH
OUT5 17H P1 39H CLO3 5BH
SV_6 18H I1 3AH CHO3 5CH
TM_6 19H D1 3BH RUCY 5DH
OUT6 1AH DB1 3CH WAIT 5EH
SV_7 1BH ATVL 3DH SETA 5FH
TM_7 1CH CYT1 3EH IDNO 60H
OUT7 1DH HYS1 3FH BAUD 61H
SV_8 1EH P2 40H SVOS 62H
TM_8 1FH I2 41H PVOS 63H

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[Link] information:

Parameter
Display Code Description

Open circuit of main control sensor

A/D convector failed.

Cold junction compensation failed.

Open circuit of sub control sensor.

PV exceeds USPL

PV under LSPL

Input signal of sub control exceeds the upper limit.

Input signal of sub control under the upper limit.

RAM failed.

Interface failed.

Auto tuning failed

NOTE : If the “ * ” marked error occurs, the Temperature Controller needs repair.
Please send it to the nearest sales office or retail dealer.

5-1 How to convert single display to dual display:

If SET8.4 is set to 1, the controller will enter “Single Display” mode, the PV LED will not display any values,
and the SV LED will display both the parameter value and the setting value alternately as shown in the diagram
below.

PV
8TES
SV
0001

To rectify the problem please press the SHIFT KEY ( ) and change the setting value to “0000”.
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[Link] Selection table:

TYPE CODE RANGE

0.0~200.0 /0.0~392.0
0.0~400.0 /0.0~752.0
0~600 /0~1112
K
0~800 /0~1472
0~1000 /0~1832
0~1200 /0~2192
0.0~200.0 /0.0~392.0
0.0~400.0 /0.0~752.0
0~600 /0~1112
J
0~800 /0~1472
0~1000 /0~1832
0~1200.0 /0~2192
0~1600 /0~2912
R
0~1769 /0~3216
0~1600 /0~2912
S
0~1769 /0~3216
B 0~1820 /0~3308
0~800 /0~1472
E
0~1000 /0~1832
0~1200 /0~2192
N
0~1300 /0~2372
-199.9~400.0 /-199.9~752.0
T -199.9~200.0 /-199.9~392.0
0.0~350.0 /0.0~662.0
0~2000 /0~3632
W
0~2320 /0~2372
0~1300 /0~2372
PL2
0~1390 /0~2534
-199.9~600.0 /-199.9~999.9
U -199.9~200.0 /-199.9~392.0
0.0~400.0 /0.0~752.0
0~400 /0~752
L
0~800 /0~1472

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TYPE CODE RANGE
-199.9~600.0 /-199.9~999.9
-199.9~400.0 /-199.9~752.0
JIS -199.9~200.0 /-199.9~392.0
0~200 /0~392
Pt100
0~400 /0~752
0~600 /0~1112
-199.9~600.0 /-199.9~999.9
-199.9~400.0 /-199.9~752.0
DIN -199.9~200.0 /-199.9~392.0
0~200 /0~392
Pt100
0~400 /0~752
0~600 /0~1112
-199.9~600.0 /-199.9~999.9
-199.9~400.0 /-199.9~752.0
JIS -199.9~200.0 /-199.9~392.0
0~200 /0~392
Pt50
0~400 /0~752
0~600 /0~1112

AN1 -10~10mV/-1999~9999

AN2 0~10mV/-1999~9999

AN3 0~20mV/-1999~9999

AN4 0~50mV/-1999~9999

AN5 10~50mV/1999~9999

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[Link] Selection Table:

Code DESCRIPTION INHIBIT

None -

Deviation high limit alarm YES

Deviation high limit alarm NO

Deviation low limit alarm YES

Deviation low limit alarm NO

Deviation high / low limit alarm YES

Deviation high / low limit alarm NO

Deviation high / low limit range alarm NO

Absolute value high limit alarm YES

Absolute value high limit alarm NO

Absolute value low limit alarm YES

Absolute value low limit alarm NO

Segment end alarm (use for program model only) -

Program run alarm(use for program model only) -

System error alarm-on -

System error alarm-off -

- -

On delay timer alarm -

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7-1 Alarm action description:

SV Absolute high alarm no inhibit

Alarm set value 15 OFF ON

(inhibit means alarm doesn't
LOW HIGH
work at the first time)
00 Absolute low alarm inhibit
Non
10
Deviation high alarm inhibit 06 ON OFF
LOW HIGH
01 OFF ON
LOW HIGH Absolute low alarm no inhibit

Deviation high alarm no inhibit 16 ON OFF

LOW HIGH
11 OFF ON
LOW HIGH Segment end alarm
(use for Program Model only)
Deviation low alarm inhibit (1) ALD1~3 set 07
07 (2) AL1~3=alarm segment [Link]
02 ON OFF (3) ALT1~3 if set 0=flicker alarm
LOW HIGH ALT1~3 if set 99.59=continued alarm
ALT1~3 if set others=ON delay time
Deviation low alarm no inhibit
Program Run alarm(Refer to SETA.4 P.23)
(use for Program Model only)
12 ON OFF 17 RUN END
LOW HIGH
ON OFF
AL
High low alarm inhibit
System error alarm - ON
03 ON OFF ON 08 Normal Error
LOW HIGH
OFF ON
AL
High low alarm no inhibit
System error alarm - OFF
13 ON OFF ON 18 Normal Error
LOW HIGH
ON OFF
AL
Band alarm
04
14 OFF ON OFF 09
LOW HIGH

Absolute high alarm inhibit

On delay timer
05 OFF ON When PV=alarm SV it keeps a
19 certain period(set time)before
LOW HIGH
alarm action.
Range:00H.00M~99H.59M

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[Link]:
a. Modification of input “TC” “RTD”(on PC board )
If the controller needs modification from TC or mV to RTD type please make PAD short on PC board
back as following diagram and changing input selection. On the contrary modify from RTD to TC or mV
make PAD open.

b. Modification of output “Relay” “SSR” “4~20mA”

It just needs to change a module at the same position and modify parameter CYT1 in LEVEL 2 .

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c. Modification of output
“HEAT/ALARM” “HEAT/COOL” (on PC board)

HEAT / ALARM HEAT / COOL

PAD OUT2 PAD OUT2

OPEN SHORT
PAD AL3 SHORT PAD AL3 OPEN

PAD OUT2 PAD OUT2

OPEN SHORT

PAD AL1 PAD AL1

SHORT OPEN

PAD OUT2 PAD OUT2

OPEN SHORT

PAD AL1 PAD AL1

SHORT OPEN

d. Modification of INPUT 0~1V 0~5V 0~10V mA

1 . Hardware part

96×96 48×96 96×48 72×72 48×48

INPUT(+) PIN 17 PIN 11 PIN 7
INPUT (-) PIN 20 PIN 14 PIN 10
0~20mA (INP1=AN4) (R3 use 100 R5 use 2.4 S3 S5 short with com)
4~20mA (INP1=AN5) (R3 use 100 R5 use 2.4 S3 S5 short with com)
0 ~ 1V (INP1=AN4) (R1 use 2K R4 use 100 S1 S4 short with com)
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0 ~ 5V (INP1=AN4) (R2 use 10K R4 use 100 S2 S4 short with com)
1 ~ 5V (INP1=AN5) (R2 use 10K R4 use 100 S2 S4 short with com)
0 ~ 10V (INP1=AN4) (R3 use 22K R4 use 100 S3 S4 short with com)
2 ~ 10V (INP1=AN5) (R3 use 22K R4 use 100 S3 S4 short with com)

FRONT BACK
S1
S2 S4
S3 S5

FRONT BACK
S1
S2 S4
S3 S5

FRONT BACK
S1
S2 S4
S3 S5

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2 . Software part (Calibrate input)

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[Link] Wiring Diagram:

a. MC-2438:

b. MC-2738:

c. MC-2538,2638,2838:

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10. Dimension & Installing:

Model A B C D E F G H I

MC-2438 44.5+0.5 44.5+0.5 65 70 50 50 80 17 97

MC-2538 44.5+0.5 90.5+0.5 111 116 50 96 80 17 97

MC-2638 90.5+0.5 44.5+0.5 65 70 96 50 80 17 97

MC-2738 68.5+0.5 68.5+0.5 89 94 74 74 80 17 97

MC-2838 90.5+0.5 90.5+0.5 111 116 96 96 80 17 97

Push to fix on panel

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