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  • Page 1

    8003 Issue Date April 1994 ❒ USER’S MANUAL 0037 -75212 1/8 DIN Temperature Controller 8003 Cover 4/27/06, 2:26 PM 1[...]

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    Chromalox 8003 User's Manual i Contents Model Identification ........................................................................................................... ......................... Page ii Dimensions and Panel Cutout .................................................................................................... .............[...]

  • Page 3

    ii Chromalox 8003 User's Manual Model Identification Model 8003 1/8 DIN Temperature Controller Code Output 1 - Heat or Cool 1 SPDT Relay, 3 Amps at 250 Vac (Resistive) or SSR Drive, 14V @ 20mA, Jumper Selectable Code Output 2 - Cool or Alarm 1 Relay, 2 Amps at 250 Vac (Resistive) or SSR Drive, 14V @ 20mA, Jumper Selectable Code Options 0 None [...]

  • Page 4

    Chromalox 8003 User's Manual 1 Dimensions in inches (mm in parenthesis) Chromalox SMRT PV MAIN AL1 AL2 SMRT FUNC COOL HB SP 0.5 (12.8) 3.5 (89) 1.9 (48) 3.8 (96) 1.77 (45) 3.62 (92) 5.1 (125) 2.4 (60) 8003 Manual 4/27/06, 2:24 PM 1[...]

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    2 Chromalox 8003 User's Manual Warnings: • When a relay output is used to drive an inductive load, it is suggested that you connect an external snubber network (RC) across the terminals in accordance with the following table (or use Chromalox snubber P/N 0149-01305): • Do not run sensor input wires together with power cables. • For therm[...]

  • Page 6

    Chromalox 8003 User's Manual 3 Hardware Setup To select the output type(s) and the alarm contact settings: 1. Remove the instrument from its case. 2. Move the jumpers to the desired position as shown in the diagram. 3. Set J304 and J305 as shown in the following figure. PZ22 PZ21 PZ20 PZ19 PZ18 PZ17 PZ16 PZ15 PZ14 PZ13 PZ12 1 1 J305 (MAIN outp[...]

  • Page 7

    4 Chromalox 8003 User's Manual General Operation There are two setup modes for the 8003: • Configuration Mode • Operator Mode In general, the Configuration Mode is the initial setup of the controller when first installed. Input type and alarm setup are examples of Configuration Mode settings. The Operator Mode includes settings that might [...]

  • Page 8

    Chromalox 8003 User's Manual 5 P1 = Input Type and Standard Range Range 0 = TC type L 0 / +800 ° C 1 = TC type J 0 / +800 ° C 2 = TC type K 0 / +999 ° C 3 = TC type N 0 / +999 ° C 4 = RTD type Pt 100 -199 / +500 ° C 5 = RTD type Pt 100 -19.9 / +99.9 ° C 8 = TC type L 0 / +999 ° F 9 = TC type J 0 / +999 ° F 10 = TC type K 0 / +999 ° F [...]

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    6 Chromalox 8003 User's Manual P9 = Alarm 1 Inhibit Available only when P7 is different from 0. OFF = inhibit disabled ON = inhibit enabled Note : The Alarm Inhibit disables the alarm action after a setpoint change. At startup, it automatically enables the alarm when the process temperature reaches the present condition. P10 = Alarm 2 Type 0 =[...]

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    Chromalox 8003 User's Manual 7 P15 = Threshold of the “Soft Start” Function Enter the threshold value, in ° F or ° C, for the automatic start of the "Soft Start" function (output power limit). The range of this setting is determined by the range of the sensor selected in P1 (i.e., if type J T/C ° F is selected in P1, range is [...]

  • Page 11

    8 Chromalox 8003 User's Manual P22 = Alarm 2 Relay Action This parameter is available only if P10 is different from 0 and P16 is different from OFF. r = Reverse (relay de-energized in alarm condition) d = Direct (relay energized in alarm condition) P23 = Automatic Adjustment of "Relative Cooling Gain" OFF = the SMART function does no[...]

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    Chromalox 8003 User's Manual 9 SMART Function SMART automatically determines the best PID control parameters for your application. To enable the SMART function, push the SMRT pushbutton. The SMRT LED will light or flash according to the algorithm automatically selected. When the SMART function is enabled, it is possible to display, but not to [...]

  • Page 13

    10 Chromalox 8003 User's Manual The upper display will show the measured value while the lower display will show the programmed setpoint value (we define this status as “normal display mode”). Pushbutton functionality during operating mode : FUNC = Stores the new value of a selected parameter and increments to the next parameter. SMRT = Sc[...]

  • Page 14

    Chromalox 8003 User's Manual 11 td Derivative (rate), range 1 second to 9 minutes and 59 seconds. If 0, derivative is disabled. C Heating cycle time, range 1 to 200 seconds (30 seconds or greater recommended for relay outputs). C2 Cycle Time for Output 2 (heat/cool control selected), range 1 to 200 seconds (30 seconds or greater recommended fo[...]

  • Page 15

    12 Chromalox 8003 User's Manual Error Messages Overrange or Underrange Indications The instrument shows the OVERRANGE conditions with the following indication on the upper display: The instrument shows the UNDERRANGE conditions with the following indication on the upper display: Burn-out conditions are shown as well as overrange condition. For[...]

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    Chromalox 8003 User's Manual 13 Error Messages The instrument has a self-diagnostic algorithm. When an error is detected, the instrument shows “Err” indication on the lower display while the upper display shows the code of the detected error. Error List 100 Write EEPROM error. 150 CPU error. 200 Write on protected memory. 201-2xx Configura[...]

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    14 Chromalox 8003 User's Manual Warranty And Limitation Of Remedy And Reliability Chromalox warrants only that the Products and parts manufactured by Chromalox, when shipped, and the work performed by Chromalox when performed, will meet all applicable specification and other specific product and work requirements (including those of performanc[...]

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    Chromalox 8003 User's Manual 15 submit a claim as provided above shall specifically waive all claims for damages or other relief, including but not limited to claims based on latent defects. In no event shall buyer be entitled to incidental or consequential damages and buyer should hold Chromalox harmless therefrom. Any action by buyer arising[...]

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    Chromalox ® INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1382 HE I L Q UAKE R BO U LE V AR D LA V E RG N E, TN 37086-353 6 PHO N E (6 15) 793-3900 FAX (6 15) 7 93-35 6 3 8003 Back Cover 4/27/06, 2:25 PM 1[...]