Controllers

Description

Proccess and Temperature Controllers

  1. What are the default serial communication settings for the West EC-44
    Default Communication settings for EC-44: Protocol: Modbus RTU Baud: 19.2K Parity: None Data Bit
    glx25v Fri, 08/17/2018 - 17:29
  2. What are the Automatic Tuning modes on the 4400 series controls?
    The 4400 has two (2) types of Automatic Tuning on the 4400 series control: Self Tune & Pre-Tune
    glx25v Fri, 08/17/2018 - 17:29
  3. Why can't I change parameters such as Proportioning Band, Reset or Rate?
    Is the AT (Auto Tuning) light on or flashing?  You cannot manually change parameters such as Pr
    glx25v Fri, 08/17/2018 - 17:29
  4. How do I setup my P Series control for On/Off control?
    You need to set the Primary Output Proportioning Band Pb_P to 0.0.  This parameter is in the Se
    glx25v Fri, 08/17/2018 - 17:29
  5. I have a West Plus series control on a plastic machine. The temperature is staying 20 degrees high. Should I try to adjust the PID parameters? Would Auto Tune help?
    Tuning may not be the issue.   First we need to check on a few other things.   Is the
    glx25v Fri, 08/17/2018 - 17:29
  6. What is the default scale when a linear input type such as 4-20mA is selected?
    The default configuration is for 0-100.0%  on the display to equate to 4-20mA on the input
    glx25v Fri, 08/17/2018 - 17:29
  7. How do I scale my 6100, 8100, 4100 plus series control to match my transmitter or other linear signal?
    First you need to know: What is the output of the transmitter and what does it relate to?  You
    glx25v Fri, 08/17/2018 - 17:29
  8. How do I configure an analog output to retransmit the displayed temperature?
    I want an analog output of 4-20mA to be related to -20 to 80C on the input.   You must hav
    glx25v Fri, 08/17/2018 - 17:29
  9. I am having trouble with my control. What informaton is helpful for you to assist with the problem?
    We would need more information about your control and process to give you specific help.   What
    glx25v Fri, 08/17/2018 - 17:29
  10. I have a N series control with a linear 4-20mA input. It no longer displays the values properly. How do I check the related parameters that scale the input?
    You can check whether the control is set up for 4-20mA, 0-10V or some other input range in the
    glx25v Fri, 08/17/2018 - 17:29