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Ramp & Soak provides users with the flexibility to slowly bring the Process
Variable (PV) to the desired setpoint. Ramp & Soak values are specified in
HH.MM format. The Ramp value indicates the time specified to bring the process
variable to Setpoint 1 (SP1). Once the set point is reached, the PID takes over
and the Process Variable will be controlled at the desired set point indefinitely. If
Soak is enabled, PID will control the Process Variable at the specified Setpoint
for the duration of Soak time and then will turn off Output 1. To start a new
Ramp/Soak cycle, reset the instrument by pressing aand then cbutton.
An active Ramp/Soak will change SP1 one degree above the PV and will cause
the most significant digit to blink. The SP1 will be incremented by one degree
until it reaches the original SP1. The minimum Ramp time must be at least twice
the time that it will take the PV to reach the Setpoint Value (SV) with OUT1 fully
ON.
RAMP VALUE SUBMENU:
Press d10) Display flashes 1st digit of previous stored “Ramp Value”.
Press b& c11) Press band cbuttons to enter a new “Ramp Value”.
Press d12) Display shows STRD stored message momentarily and then
advances to “Soak Value” Submenu.
SOAK VALUE SUBMENU:
Press d13) Display flashes 1st digit of previous stored “Soak Value”.
Press b& c14) Press band cbuttons to enter a new “Soak Value”.
Press d15) Display shows STRD stored message and advances to the
ID ID Code Menu.
The Ramp and Soak time is 00:00 to 99:59 i.e. HH.MM. (from zero to 99 hours
and 59 minutes) During Ramp & Soak do not perform any operations or settings
before first stopping it. Any alarms or other output are disabled during this time.
To stop Ramp & Soak first put instrument into Standby Mode, then go to Ramp &
Soak Menu and disable it.