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INDEX
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SECTION
1. QUICK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KEM-NET DATA LOGGING AND CONTROL SOFTWARE. . . . . 5
2. ADJUSTING THE CONTROLLER FOR STABLE
CONTROL WITH VARIOUS HEATERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 What is Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Autotuning Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Tuning for Heating Mantles: A Special Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 Sensor Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3. OPERATIONS GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Heater Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Ramp-to-Setpoint & Soak Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 Temperature Sensor Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 Timer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6 Over Temperature Protection Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.7 Power Reduction Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Selecting the right power setting)
3.8 Affect of Power Setting on Heating Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.9 Do's and Don'ts When Using Your Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.10 Resetting the Controller for use With Heating Mantles . . . . . . . . .
3.11 Changing the Temperature Display Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.12 Changing Between PID and ON/OFF Operating Modes . . . . . . . .
3.13 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.14 Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4. APPLICATION NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Theory of How the Controller Works – Simply . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Controlling the Heating Mantle Temperature Directly . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Automatic Storage of Min/Max Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 How to Set Up a Reaction With Your Temperature Controller. . . .
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APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the Controller with Oil Baths (Application Note 1) . . . . . .
II.
Safety Considerations and Accurate Temperature Control . . . . . .
III. Resetting the Controller to Original Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . .
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WARNING:
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Adhere to the restrictions of SECTION 3.2. Failure to do so may create a
significant safety hazard and will void the warranty.
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