Watlow Optimizing Your Process System with the Series 988 Controller - Manual (Page 54)

Specifications
Optimizing Your Process System with the WATLOW Series 988
6.6
Controllers from the Series 988 family require six
steps to set up — from system design to system
operation.
1 — Build the Part Number
This booklet helps with the first step, selecting
the features your application will need. The
features are recorded in a part number, which
Watlow uses to custom build each controller.
2 — Set the DIP Switches
The Series 988/989 User’s Manual explains how
to set the DIP switches inside the controller
chassis. You can set DIP switches to lock out the
Factory and Setup menus. Other DIP switches
allow you to select some of the input, output and
power needs of your application.
3 — Mount and Wire the Controller
The Series 988/989 User’s Manual clearly ex-
plains and illustrates the process of correctly
mounting and wiring your controller.
4 — Configure the Controller for Your Application
The next step involves determining settings and
values, then entering them from the front panel of
the 988. Chapter Seven of this book will help you
chose the software and parameters to best control
your application. The Series 988/989 User’s
Manual will guide you through the menus and
prompts you will use to configure the controller’s
software.
5 — Startup and System Operation
For the final setup step carefully review the
previous steps, then turn on the system. Some
parameters, such as slidewire feedback, can be
auto-tuned after startup. Then system perfor-
mance and alarms should be thoroughly tested.
6 — Documentation
Once the system is operating corrcctly, make
photocopies of the menu flow diagrams in the
user's manual and document all your settings.
Setup Requirements