Carbolite 302P4 - Manual (Page 3)

302P Controller
3 MC22-GB-V1.01
1 Introduction to the Controller and Manual
1.1 Using This Manual
This manual aims to explain how to set up and operate the Carbolite 302P controller; it must
be read in conjunction with the product main manual.
Due to the complex nature of furnace control the use of technical terms throughout this
manual 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:
1.2 302P - Controller
The 302P is a digital temperature controller which uses PID algorithms to give excellent
temperature control when properly set. This controller can store 4 programs of 4 ramp/dwell
segments. Programs 1,2& 3 are protected by password and program 4 is open to edit.
1.3 PID Control
The 302P4 controller 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.