Carbolite 3216CC Controller - Manual (Page 5)

Basic Operation
5 LMC20-GB
1 Introduction to the Controller and Manual
1.1 Using This Manual
This manual aims to explain how to set up and operate the Eurotherm 3216CC series of
controllers; it must be read in conjunction with the product main manual.
Due to the complex nature of furnace or oven control the use of technical terms throughout
this m
anual is unavoidable. Explanations of these terms can be found in the ‘Glossary of
Terms’ at the back of this manual.
This manual covers the operation of:
1.1.1 3216CC - Controller
The 3216CC is a digital temperature controller which uses PID algorithms to give excellent
temperature control when properly set. This controller can only be used as a simple
temperature controller, it cannot be programmed.
1.2 PID Control
The 3216 series of controllers use PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) temperature
control. This type of control uses a complex mathematical control system to adjust the
power being sent to the elements and to hold the furnace or oven at the desired
temperature.