Operation with the timer – Carbolite 2116 User Manual
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2132/2116 Controller
MC02 – 1.08 5
3
O
PERATION
W
ITH THE
T
IMER
The 2132 or 2116 can be used as a process timer allowing timed heating or timed delay,
according to the options in the table. There are 5 timer modes, but 2 of them are affected by
whether the setpoint ramp rate feature is being used, making 7 entries in the table. The table also
shows the status of the Timer Light on the controller. A visual impression of the different modes
is given in fig 3.
timer mode
description
timer light
mode 1
Timed dwell and
switch off
The timer starts timing when the actual
temperature is within 1°C of the setpoint.
At the end of the timing period, control
switches off (i.e. goes into Manual) to
allow cooling, and
EnD
flashes on the
display.
On while temperature is
reaching setpoint.
On during the timing period.
Off from the end of the
timing period.
mode 2
Timed dwell and
stay on
The timer starts timing when the actual
temperature is within 1°C of the setpoint.
At the end of the timing period, control
remains on, maintaining the setpoint
temperature, and
End
flashes on the display.
On while temperature is
reaching setpoint.
On during the timing period.
Off from the end of the
timing period.
mode 3, with
SPrr
off
Time from cold and
switch off
The timer starts timing immediately.
At the end of the timing period, control
switches off (i.e. goes into Manual) to
allow cooling, and
End
flashes on the
display.
On during the timing period.
Off from the end of the
timing period.
mode 3, with
SPrr
active
Dwell from working
setpoint and switch
off
The timer starts timing when the working
setpoint is within 1°C of the setpoint.
At the end of the timing period, control
switches off (i.e. goes into Manual) to
allow cooling, and
End
flashes on the
display.
On during the timing period.
Off from the end of the
timing period.
mode 4, with
Sprr
off
Time from cold and
stay on
The timer starts timing immediately.
At the end of the timing period, control
remains on, maintaining the setpoint
temperature, and
End
flashes on the display.
On during the timing period.
Off from the end of the
timing period.
mode 4, with
Sprr
active
Dwell from working
setpoint and stay on
The timer starts timing when the working
setpoint is within 1°C of the setpoint.
At the end of the timing period, control
remains on, maintaining the setpoint
temperature, and
End
flashes on the display.
On during the timing period.
Off from the end of the
timing period.
mode 5
Delayed switch on
The timer starts timing immediately, and
control starts at the end of the timing
period.
There is no “END” condition in this mode.
On during the timing period.
Off from the end of the
timing period.