DCP200 Profile Controller & Recorder -Product Manual
51-52-25-150, Issue 1 –April 2009 Page 5
How to use this manual
This manual is structured to give easy access to the information required for all aspects of
the installation and use and of the Graphical Controller. The main sections are shown here,
followed by a full table of contents.
Section 1: Introduction - A brief description of the product and it’s features.
Section 2: Installation -Unpacking, installing and panel mounting instructions.
Section 3: Field Upgrade Options -Installation of the plug-in option modules.
Section 4: Wiring Instructions -Guidance on good wiring practice, noise avoidance,
wiring diagrams and input/output connections.
Section 5: Powering Up - Powering up procedure and descriptions of displays & switches.
Section 6: Messages & Error Indications - Display Messages and fault indications.
Section 7: Configuration & Use - Describes operating and configuration modes available.
These include Operation Mode; the Main and Configuration menus; the Easy Setup Wizard;
Supervisor Mode; Automatic tuning; Product and Service Information. Also available on
some models are menus to setup the USB, Data Recorder and Profiler features.
Section 8: The USB Interface Option –Describes uploading or downloading of
instrument settings, profiles or recorder logs to a USB memory stick.
Section 9: The Data Recorder Option –Describes the Data recorder feature. This allows
process data to be stored in to memory for later download and analysis.
Section 10: Profiler –Describesthe Profiler feature. A profile controls the value of the
setpoint over time; increasing, decreasing or holding its value as required.
Section 11: Manually Tuning - Advice on manually adjusting the controller to the process
characteristics.
Sections 12: Serial Communications -Details the physical layer and message formats
used for the RS485 and Ethernet communications options.
Sections 13: Modbus Parameters -Details the parameter addresses and data formats used
for the Modbus RTU and TCP communications protocols.
Section 14: Calibration -Step-by-step instructions to calibrate the instrument. This section
is intended for use by suitably qualified personnel.
Appendix 1: Glossary - Explanations of the terms used and product features.
Appendix 2: PC Software –Using the software suite.
Appendix 3: Specifications -Technical specifications for all products in the range.
Appendix 4: Product Coding - Product model/ordering codes.