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 Tags Controllers West 4100/6100/8100 Series Newer P Series Read more about Why can't I change parameters such as Proportioning Band, Reset or Rate?
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 Tags Controllers West 4100/6100/8100 Series Newer P Series Read more about How do I setup my P Series control for On/Off control?
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 Tags Controllers West 4100/6100/8100 Series Newer P Series Read more about 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?
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 Tags Controllers West 4100/6100/8100 Series Newer P Series Read more about What is the default scale when a linear input type such as 4-20mA is selected?
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 Tags Controllers West 4100/6100/8100 Series Newer P Series Read more about How do I scale my 6100, 8100, 4100 plus series control to match my transmitter or other linear signal?
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 Tags Controllers West 4100/6100/8100 Series Newer P Series Read more about How do I configure an analog output to retransmit the displayed temperature?
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 Tags Controllers West 4100/6100/8100 Series Original N Series Read more about 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?
My P6100 series control does not have the same control response as my older N6100 control. How do I setup the P6100 to control the same as the older control? The difference in control response is likely due to differences between the settings for t Tags Controllers West 4100/6100/8100 Series Newer P Series Read more about My P6100 series control does not have the same control response as my older N6100 control. How do I setup the P6100 to control the same as the older control?
My Plus controller/indicator has a invalid Unlock code, why is this? This problem is almost certainly caused by electrical "noise", but it may enter the controller or in Tags Controllers West 4100/6100/8100 Series Newer P Series Read more about My Plus controller/indicator has a invalid Unlock code, why is this?
How do I wire a 4 wire RTD to a 3 wire input on a control? You can connect a 4 wire RTD to a 3 wire instrument. Just use 3 of the wires. Generally Tags Controllers General Technical Information West 4100/6100/8100 Series Original N Series Newer P Series West EC44 Control West 2800/3800 Series West 5010 Series West/ Partlow MLC Series West 4400 Series Sensors Thermocouples & RTD's Read more about How do I wire a 4 wire RTD to a 3 wire input on a control?