ELECTRICAL WIRING SP1 Temperature adjustment for control OUTPUT 1.

SP1 value is limited to

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER Set Point 1 the values programmed in SPL and SPk in the programming level
Fig. 1 below shows the controller connections to sensor, mains and outputs. (Parameter configuration, level 2).
N322 Temperature adjustment for control OUTPUT 2. SP2 value is limited to
OPERATING MANUAL - V1.8x K SP2
Set Point 2 the values programmed in SPL and SPk

Level 2 – Configuration - Parameters configuration Level

The N322 is a 2-output digital electronic controller for heating and cooling applications.
It is available with NTC thermistor input sensor, Pt100 or J/K/T type thermocouple. Contains the configuration parameters to be defined by the user, according to the
Sensor offset correction is provided. The 2 independent outputs can be used as control system’s requirements. Use and keys to set the value. The display alternates
or alarm. The features of a particular model (input sensor type, sensor range, mains Fig. 1 – N322 terminals the parameter name and respective value.
supply, etc.) are identified by the label placed on the controller body.
Pt100 with 3 conductors: Terminals 11, 12 and 13 must have the same wire Unt Temperature Unit - Selects display indication for degrees Celsius or
SPECIFICATIONS resistance for proper cable length compensation. For 2 wire Pt100, short circuit Fahrenheit.
INPUT SENSOR: The sensor is chosen by the user at the time of purchase and is terminals 11 and 13. 0 – Temperature in degrees Celsius
presented on the upper side of the equipment box. The options are: Recommendations for the installation 1 - Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
• Thermistor NTC, 10 kΩ @ 25 °C; Range: -50 to 120 °C (-58 to 248 °F); Accuracy: • Signal wires should be installed in grounded conduits and away from power or Input Type - Selects the input sensor type to be connected to the
0.6 °C (1.1 °F);
typ
contactor wires. controller. Available only for thermocouple models, allowing selection of
Maximum error in the interchangeability of original NTC sensors: 0.75 °C (1.35 °F). • The instrument should have its own power supply wires that should not be shared types J, K and T.
This error can be eliminated through the offset parameter of the equipment. with electrical motors, coils, contactors, etc. 0 - Thermocouple type J
• Installing RC filters (47 R and 100 nF, series combination) is strongly recommended 1 - Thermocouple type K
Note: For the NTC thermistor option, the sensor comes with the equipment. Its at contactor coils or any other inductors.
operating range is limited to -30 to +105 °C (-222 to +221 °F). It has cable of 3 meters 2 - Thermocouple type T
in length, 2 x 0.5 mm², and can be extended up to 200 meters. OPERATION ofs Sensor Offset - Offset value to be added to the measured temperature
• Pt100; Range: -50 to 300 °C (-58 to 572 °F); α= 0,00385; 3 wires; The controller requires the internal parameters to be configured according to the to compensate sensor error.
Accuracy: 0.7 °C (1.3 °F); according to IEC-751 standards; intended use for the instrument. The parameters are organized in 4 groups or levels:
spl SP Low Limit - Lower range for SP1 and SP2. SPL must be
• Thermocouple type J; Range: 0 to 600 °C (32 to 1112 °F); Accuracy: 3 °C (5.4 °F); Level Function programmed with a lower value than spK.
• Thermocouple type K; Range -50 to 1000°C (-58 to 1832 °F); Accuracy: 3 °C (5.4 °F); 0 Temperature measurement SP High Limit - Upper range for SP1 and SP2. SPx must be greater
spK
• Thermocouple type T; Range: -50 to 400 °C (-58 to 752 °F); Accuracy: 3 °C (5.4 °F); than spl.
1 Setpoint Adjustment
Thermocouples according to IEC-584 standards. OUTPUT 1 Hysteresis: defines the differential range between the
2 Configuration ky1
MEASUREMENT RESOLUTION: temperature value at which the OUTPUT 1 is turned on and the value at
3 Calibration which it is turned off. In degrees.
From -19.9 to 199.9 º with NTC and Pt100: ................................................................... 0.1
Elsewhere:.................................................................................................................. 1 Upon power-up, the N322 display shows for 1 second its firmware version. This ky2 OUTPUT 2 Hysteresis: defines the differential range between the
information is useful when consulting the factory. temperature value at which the OUTPUT 2 is turned on and the value at
Note: The equipment keeps its precision all over the range, despite the lack of display which it is turned off. In degrees.
resolution in a part of the range does not allow its visualization. Then, the temperature measured by the sensor is shown on the display. This is the
OUTPUT1:.................... Relay SPDT; 1 HP 250 Vac / 1/3 HP 125 Vac (16 A Resistive) parameter level 0 (temperature measurement level). Ac1 Control action for OUTPUT 1 :
To access level 1, press for 1 second until the “SP1” message shows up. Pressing 0 Reverse: For heating applications. Outputs turn on when
Optionally: .......................................................................... Pulse, 5 Vdc, 25 mA max.
temperature is lower than SP.
OUTPUT2:........................................................................... Relay: 3 A / 250 Vac, SPST again, the “SP2” parameter is presented. To go back to level 0, press once
more. 1 Direct: For cooling applications. Output turns on when
POWER SUPPLY: ....................... 100~240 Vac (± 10 %) or 24 Vdc/ac (12~30 Vdc/ac) temperature is above SP.
To access level 2 of parameters, press for 2 seconds until the “uNT” message is
................................................. Mains frequency: 50~60 Hz. Power consumption: 5 VA Action 2 - Control OUTPUT 2 action or Alarm functions:
shown. Release the key to remain in this level. Each new pressing on the key Ac2
DIMENSIONS: ................................................ Width x Height x Depth: 75 x 33 x 75 mm will advance to the next parameter in the level. At the end of the level, the controller 0 Reverse control action (heating).
....................................................................... Panel cut-out: 70 x 29 mm; Weight: 100 g returns to the first level (0). Use the and keys to alter a parameter value. 1 Direct control action (cooling).
ENVIRONMENT: ............................... Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Notes: 1 A parameter configuration is saved when the key is pressed to 2 Low (minimum) temperature alarm.
............................................................ Storage temperature: -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F) advance to the next parameter in the cycle. The configuration is stored in a 3 High (maximum) temperature alarm.
non-volatile memory, retaining its value when the controller is de- 4 Alarm for temperature inside the range
.....................................................................................Relative humidity: 20 to 85 % RH
energized. 5 Alarm for temperature outside the range.
Housing: Polycarbonate UL94 V-2.
2 If no keyboard activity is detected for over 20 seconds, the controller saves 6 Low temperature alarm with initial blocking.
Protection: Front panel: IP65, Box: IP42. the current parameter value and returns to the measurement level.
7 High temperature alarm with initial blocking.
Suitable wiring: Up to 4.0 mm².
Level 1 –Setpoint Adjustment 8 Inside range alarm with initial blocking.
RS-485 digital communication; RTU MODBUS protocol (optional). 9 Outside range alarm with initial blocking.
In this level only the Setpoint (SP1 and SP2) parameters are available, alternating the
Serial interface not isolated from input circuitry. names with their respective values. Adjust the desired temperature for each setpoint The section Working with the Controller describes how these
Serial interface isolated from input circuitry, except in 24 V powered model. clicking on the and keys. functions work.
 Control - Associates Setpoints and Outputs. Calibration High - Gain calibration. It adjusts the upper measurement PA( Parameter for definition of a new password. Since it is located in the calibration
(nt [Ak level, can only be changed by a user that knows the current password. Valid
Control 0 Setpoint 1 is assigned to OUTPUT1 and Setpoint 2 to OUTPUT2 range of the sensor.
passwords are in the range 1 to 999.
(factory setting).
[JL Cold Junction Offset calibration - This parameter is available only
1 Setpoint 1 is assigned to OUTPUT2 where as Setpoint 2 is for thermocouple. Configuration protection usage
directed to OUTPUT1. PAS parameter is displayed before entering a protected level. If the correct password is
FA( Factory Calibration - Restores factory calibration parameters. Change entered, parameters in all following levels can be changed. If wrong or no password is
of1 Off time 1 - Defines the minimum off time for control OUTPUT 1. Once
from 0 to 1 restores the calibration parameters with factory values. entered, parameters in the following levels will be read only.
Off time 1 OUTPUT 1 is turned off, it remains so for at least the time programmed
in of1. For thermocouple inputs this parameter is not available. This Prt Protection - Defines the levels of parameters that will be password Important notes:
parameter is intended for refrigeration systems where longer protected. See "Configuration Protection" for details.
1- After five consecutive attempts to enter a wrong password, new tentative will be
compressor life is desired. For heating systems, program of1 to zero.
Pa( Password Change - Allows changing the current password to a new blocked for the next 10 minutes. If the current valid password is unknown, the master
Value in seconds, 0 to 999 s.
one. Values from 1 to 999 are allowed. password can be used only to define a new password for the controller.
on1 On time 1 - Defines the minimum on time for control OUTPUT 1. Once 2 - The password for a brand new device is 111.
Sn2 Serial number - First part of the controller electronic serial number.
on time 1 turned on, OUTPUT 1 remains so for at least the time programmed in
on1. For thermocouple inputs this parameter is not available. This
sn1 Serial number - Second part of the controller electronic serial number. MASTER PASSWORD
parameter is intended for refrigeration systems where increased
compressor life is desired. For heating systems, program on1 to zero. Serial number - Third part of the controller electronic serial number. The master password allows user to define a new password for the controller, even if
Value in seconds, 0 to 999 s.
sn0 the current password is unknown. The master password is based in the serial number
of the controller, and calculated as following:
dl1 Delay 1 - Delay time to start control. Upon power-on, control OUTPUT 1 is WORKING WITH THE CONTROLLER
kept off until the time programmed in dl1 is elapsed. Its usage is [ 1 ] + [ higher digit of SN2 ] + [ higher digit of SN1 ] + [ higher digit of SN0 ]
Delay 1 Multiple output controllers are suited for controlling multiple stage systems.
intended to prevent multiple compressors to start simultaneously after
Other applications require OUTPUT 1 to be the control output and OUTPUT 2 to be the For example the master password for the device with serial number 97123465 is: 1 9 3 6
the turn-on of a system with several controllers. Value in seconds, 0 to
250 s. alarm. as follows: 1 + sn2= 97; sn1= 123; sn0= 465 = 1 + 9 + 3 + 6
Off time 2 - Defines the minimum off time for control OUTPUT 2. Once There are eight distinct alarm functions implemented in OUTPUT 2, selected by the
of2 parameter Ac2, described below: How to use the master password:
Off time 2 OUTPUT 2 is turned off, it remains so for at least the time programmed
in of2. For thermocouple inputs this parameter is not available. This 2 - Low temperature alarm – OUTPUT 2 is turned on when the measured 1- Enter the master password value at PaS prompt.
parameter is intended for refrigeration systems where increased temperature falls below the SP2 value. 2- Go to PA( parameter and enter the new password, which must not be zero (0).
compressor life is desired. For heating systems, program on2 to zero. 3 - High temperature alarm – OUTPUT 2 is turned on when the measured 3- Now you can use this new password to access all controller parameters with modify
Value in seconds, 0 to 999 s. temperature exceeds the value programmed in SP2. rights.
on2 On time 2 - Defines the minimum on time for control OUTPUT 2. Once 4 - Inside range alarm – OUTPUT 2 is turned on when the measured
on time 2 turned on, OUTPUT 2 remains so for at least the time programmed in temperature is within the range defined by: ERROR MESSAGES
on2. For thermocouple inputs this parameter is not available. This Sensor measurement errors force the controller outputs to be turned off. The cause for
(SP1 – SP2) and (SP1 + SP2)
parameter is intended for refrigeration systems where increased these errors may have origin in a bad connection, sensor defect (cable or element) or
compressor life is desired. Value in seconds, 0 to 999 s. For heating 5 - Outside range alarm: OUTPUT 2 is turned on when the temperature falls system temperature outside the sensor working range. The display signs related to
systems, program of2 to zero. outside the range defined by: measurement errors are shown below:
Delay 2 - Delay time for OUTPUT 2 to turn on relative to OUTPUT 1. (SP1 – SP2) and (SP1 + SP2)
dl2 Measured temperature exceeded maximum allowed range for the
Delay 2 This parameter defines a particular working mode, typically used in Functions 6, 7, 8 e 9 are identical to the above ones except that they incorporate the Initial
sensor. Broken Pt100 or T/C. Short circuited NTC sensor.
multiple stage systems, where OUTPUT 2 is allowed to go on only if Blocking feature, which inhibits the output if an alarm condition is present at start-up. The
OUTPUT 1 is already on for at least dL2 seconds. Also, OUTPUT 2 is alarm will be unblocked after the process reaches a non-alarm condition for the first time. Measured temperature is below minimum measurement range of the
driven off whenever OUTPUT 1 goes off. dL2= 0 disables this In a multiple stage application, SP1 and SP2 are configured to operate at different sensor. Short circuited Pt100 or T/C. Broken NTC.
function. Value in seconds, 0 to 250 s. temperatures, creating a progressive sequence for turning on the outputs
Adr Address - Controllers with the optional RS485 Modbus RTU (compressors) in response to a system demand. The output delays for turning on the WARRANTY
communication interface have the Adr parameter at the Configuration compressors (dL1 and dL2) cause the compressors to be turned on one by one,
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level. Set a unique Modbus address for each equipment connected to the minimizing energy demand.
network. Address range is from 1 to 247. Another usage for multiple output controllers is in systems that require automatic
selection between cool and heat action. In these applications, one output is configured
Level 3 – Calibration level as reverse action (heating) and the other as direct action (refrigeration). The output
The controller is factory calibrated. The following parameters should be accessed only status led P1 and P2 in the controller panel, signals when the control output in on.
by experienced personnel. To enter this cycle, the key must be kept pressed for 4
seconds. CONFIGURATION PROTECTION
Don’t press the and keys if you are not sure of the calibration A protection system to avoid unwanted changes to the controller parameters
is implemented. The level of protection can be selected from partial to full. The following
procedures. Just press the key a few times until the temperature
parameters are part of the protection system:
measurement level is reached again.
Pas When this parameter is presented, the correct password should be entered to
Password - Enter the correct password to unlock write operations for allow changes of parameters in the following levels.
pas
the parameters in the following levels. Prt Defines the level of parameters that will be password protected:
[Al Calibration low - Offset value of the input. It adjusts the lower 1 - Only calibration level is protected (factory configuration);
measurement range of the sensor. 2 - Calibration and Configuration levels are protected;
3 - All levels are protected - calibration, Configuration and setpoints.