User guide

Protocol Plus Owner’s Manual PREFACE
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Table of Contents
1. About This Manual .............................................................................................. 6
1.1. Important User Information ........................................................................ 6
1.2. Manufacturer & Service ............................................................................. 7
1.3. Organization of this Manual ....................................................................... 8
1.4. Conventions ............................................................................................... 8
1.5. Specifications ............................................................................................. 9
2. Safety ................................................................................................................ 10
2.1. Safety Information ................................................................................... 10
2.1.1. Lockout ................................................................................................ 10
2.1.1.1. Lockout Requirements ...................................................................... 10
2.1.1.2. Lockout Procedure with Despatch Products ....................................... 10
2.2. Maintenance ............................................................................................. 11
2.3. Electrical Power ....................................................................................... 11
2.4. Fire .......................................................................................................... 11
2.5. Equipment Lockout Requirements............................................................ 11
3. Theory of Operation........................................................................................... 12
3.1. System ControlIn General .................................................................... 13
3.1.1. High-Limit Function ............................................................................. 13
3.1.2. Optional Serial Communications Hardware .......................................... 13
3.2. Display Functions .................................................................................... 13
3.3. Modes and Menus .................................................................................... 15
3.4. Indicators ................................................................................................. 16
3.5. Key Functions .......................................................................................... 16
3.6. Outputs .................................................................................................... 16
4. Assembly & Setup ............................................................................................. 18
4.1. Install the Protocol Plus Controller ........................................................... 18
4.2. MRC5000 Setup (Optional) ...................................................................... 19
5. Working with Operating Modes ......................................................................... 21
5.1. Start-up Basics ......................................................................................... 21
5.2. Manual Mode ........................................................................................... 22
5.3. Timer Mode ............................................................................................. 23
5.4. Profile Mode ............................................................................................ 24
5.5. Auto Start Mode ....................................................................................... 24
5.6. Setup Mode .............................................................................................. 25
5.6.1. Enter and Exit Setup Mode ................................................................... 25
5.6.2. Temperature Scale Conversion ............................................................. 26
5.6.3. Program Page ....................................................................................... 26
5.6.3.1. Using the Program Page .................................................................... 27
5.6.3.2. Programming Optional Relay Outputs ............................................... 27
5.6.4. Sample Profile ...................................................................................... 30
5.6.5. Setting Up Auto Start............................................................................ 31
5.6.5.1. Configure Auto Start ......................................................................... 32
5.6.5.2. Activate Auto Start............................................................................ 33
5.6.5.3. Deactivate Auto Start ........................................................................ 33