User guide
N1100 Controller 
NOVUS AUTOMATION  5/11 
Remote Setpoint 
Feature available in the controller's terminals 9 and 10. When the 
Remote SP input signal is 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA, an external 
100
Ω 
shunt resistor of must be connected to terminals 9 and 10 as 
indicated in Figure 4c. 
Figure 4c – Connection for remote SP 
Digital Input Connections 
Figures 5a and 5b show switches (Dry Contact) driving I/O3 (or 
I/O4) and I/O5.  
Figure 5a – I/O3 or I/O4 as Digital 
Input 
Figure 5b – I/O5 as Digital Input 
Connection of Outputs 
The I/O channels, when configured as outputs, must have their load 
limit capacities observed, according to the product specifications. 
Figure 6a
 – I/O3 or I/O4 with output 
pulse for SSR. 
Figure 6b
 – I/O5 with output pulse 
for SSR. 
OPERATION 
The controller's front panel, with its parts, can be seen in the Figure 7: 
Figure 7 - Identification of the parts referring to the front panel 
Display of  PV/Programming:  Displays the current value of PV 
(Process Variable). When in configuration mode, it shows the 
parameters names. 
Display of SP/Parameters: Displays the value of SP (Setpoint). 
When in configuration mode, it shows the parameters values. 
COM indicator: Flashes to indicate communication activity in the 
RS485 interface. 
TUNE indicator: Stays on while the controller is in tuning process. 
MAN indicator: Signals that the controller is in the manual control 
mode. 
RUN indicator: Indicates that the controller is active, with the control 
output and alarms enabled. 
OUT indicator: For relay or pulse control output; it reflects the actual 
state of the output. If an analog output is assigned for control (0-20 
mA or 4-20 mA), the OUT indicator lights continuously. 
A1, A2, A3 and A4 indicators: signalize the occurrence of alarm 
situation. 
P 
 P Key used to walk through the menu parameters.  
 Back Key: used to retrocede parameters. 
Increment key and 
- Decrement key: allow altering the 
values of the parameters. 
When the controller is powered on, its firmware version is presented 
for 3 seconds, after which the controller starts normal operation. The 
values of PV and SP are displayed and the outputs are enabled. 
In order to operate appropriately, the controller needs a configuration 
that is the definition of each one of the several parameters presented 
by the controller. The user must be aware of the importance of each 
parameter and for each one determine a valid condition or a valid 
value. 
Note: Since many parameters depend on the input type chosen, it 
is recommended that the parameter 
TYPE
 be the first one to be 
configured.  
The parameters are grouped in levels according to their functionality 
and operation easiness. The 7 levels of parameters are: 
LEVEL  ACCESS 
1- Operation  Free access 
2- Tuning 
Reserved access 
3- Programs 
4- Alarm 
5- Scale 
6- I/Os 
7- Calibration 
Tabele5 – Cycles of Parameters 
The parameters in the operation level (1
st
 level) are easily accessed 
through the 
P 
key. The access deeper levels use the combination 
of Keys: 
 (BACK) and 
P 
 (PROG) pressed simultaneously 
Press   to advance or   to retrocede parameters within a level. 
At the end of each level, the controller returns to the operation level. 
Keep pressing the 
P 
 key to move fast forward in the level. 
Alternatively, the controller returns to the operation level after 
pressing the 
 key for 3 seconds.
All configuration parameters are stored in protected memory. The 
values are saved when the keys   or   are pressed after changing 
a parameter value. The value of SP is saved upon pressing the   
key or every 25 seconds.  
P 
P 
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