Product Description
3216 temperature process controller eurotherm
The innovative 3216 temperature process controller eurotherm offers precision control of temperature and other process variables together with a host of advanced features not normally found in this class of controller.
- QuickStart set-up enabling ‘out of the box’ operation
- Expert configuration via PC wizard with online help
- Quick and easy commissioning – no need for expert knowledge
- Clear information of process with scrolling, custom messages
- Custom alarm messages for easy understanding
- Recipe selection from operator interface
- Internal timer and setpoint programming
- Instant indication of heater faults with integral ammeter
- Remote setpoint – solution for multi-zone applications
The emphasis is on simplicity and ease of use. A simple ‘QuickStart’ code can be used to configure all the functions essential for controlling your process. This includes input sensor type, measurement range, control options and alarms – making ‘Out of the Box’ operation truly achievable. If you prefer, you can specify what you need at point of order and we will ship the unit preconfigured to your requirements.
In operator mode every parameter has a scrolling text message describing its function and is available in English, German, French, Spanish or Italian. More advanced features are configured using Eurotherm iTools, a PC based configuration wizard which is easy to use and an instructive guide to all the functions in the controller.
Heater current monitoring A current transformer input provides display of the heater current and a health check on the load. Partial load failure, heater open circuit and SSR faults are detected and displayed as scrolling alarm messages as well as providing an alarm output. On the 3208 and 3204 a front panel ammeter displays the heater current. Setpoint programmer Heat treatment profiles can be programmed using the 8-segment programmer. Holdback, at the beginning of each segment can be used to guarantee the soak periods. A digital event output can be triggered in any segment to initiate actions within the process. Custom text messaging Custom messages can be created with iTools and downloaded to the 3200 to display when an event, alarm or process condition occurs. This provides the operator with good visibility of the status of the process. Remote setpoint An option exists for the 3200 to have a Remote Analogue Input. This can be either volts or mA and is used to allow the setpoint to be generated by a master controller or PLC.
