Laureate™ Dual-Setpoint Controller
Meter, Counter & Timer Options
With contact or solid state relays, choice of control modes

Features

• Isolated dual-channel contact or solid state relay versions.
• Form C contact relays rated 8A at 250 Vac or 24 Vdc.
• Solid state relays rated 120 mA at 130 Vac or 170 Vdc.
• Outputs derived from filtered or unfiltered signal input.
• Fast response time.
• Selectable output time delay.
• Multiple operating modes:
  - output above or below setpoint
  - latching or non-latching
  - band deviation or hysteresis around each setpoint
• Setpoint setup via front panel pushbuttons or RS-232/485.
• Security lockout of front panel setpoint controls.
• Certified to UL 61010C-1 (UL mark), EN 61010-1 (CE mark), and RoHS.

Description

Contact Relays or Solid State

Two optional plug-in setpoint controller boards are available to add control and alarm capability to Laureate DPMs, counters and remote displays:

• A board with two Form C, 8A contact relays rated for 250 Vac or 24 Vdc.

• A board with two isolated Form A solid state relays rated 120 mA at 130 Vac or 170 Vdc. The solid state version is recommended for high duty cycles and low-level loads.

Operating Modes

• Operation above or below setpoint. Each relay may be individually programmed to be energized above or below a setpoint, or may be disabled.
• Latching or non-latching. Each relay may be individually programmed to operate in a latching or non-latching mode. In the latching mode, when an alarm or shutdown condition is reached, the output remains in the alarm condition until it is reset by front panel pushbuttons, via the serial interface, or via the rear connector. In the non-latching mode, the output is automatically reset when the alarm condition no longer exists.
• Band deviation mode. Each relay may be set to operate in a band deviation mode, where an alarm is generated whenever the reading is a specified number of counts above or below the setpoint. In particular, band deviation is ideal to flag an out-of-tolerance condition.
• Hysteresis mode. Each relay may be set to operate in a hysteresis mode, where turn-on occurs at a specified amount above the setpoint and turn-off occurs at the same amount below the setpoint.
• Filtered or unfiltered input. Relay action may be derived from either the filtered or unfiltered DPM input signals. Using the unfiltered signal improves response time, which is typically 17 ms for a DPM with the solid state relay board. Fast response time is one of the major strengths of Laureate DPMs, which can digitize analog data as often as 60 times per second. Using the filtered input reduces the chance of alarm triggering due to noise.
• Provisions for signal noise. A programmable time delay and reduction of relay chatter can be achieved in the DPM by selecting 1 to 128 readings in binary steps (20 ms to 2 s) prior to updating the output. Snubber circuitry is part of the contact relay board to prolong contact life. The relay response time of counters is controlled by a selectable gate time from 10 ms to 199.99 s.

Setpoint values and deviation bands are easily entered via front panel pushbuttons or by computer via the serial interface. Security lockout of the front panel pushbuttons may be set to allow operators to view but not change setpoint values. Front panel push-button operation can also be completely disabled.

The Laureate Weight Meter and Batch Controller offer setpoint control modes beyond those of normal meter or counter operation.

Provided by meter
60 Hz or 50 Hz
Front panel pushbuttons or RS-232/485
Setpoint compared to either filtered or unfiltered signal.
Programmable from 1 to 128 readings

0°C to 60°C
-40°C to 85°C
95% at 40°C, non-condensing

26 ms typ (unfiltered)
22 ms typ (unfiltered)
Gate time +30 ms +2 periods max

120 mA at 130 Vac, 28 ohms series resistance
120 mA at 170 Vdc, 28 ohms series resistance

Optical
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test

17 ms typ (unfiltered)
Gate time + 30 ms + 2 periods max

Normal, Non-Latched Operation

Latched Operation

Mixed Latched and Non-Latched Operation

One of the relays can operate in a non-latched mode, for instance to turn off a heater when an operating temperature setpoint is reached. The other relay can operate as a latching fail-safe backup and turn off the entire process when a second, higher setpoint is reached, indicating a malfunction.

Deviation Mode Operation

A deviation limit (50 in this example) is set up around both sides of the setpoint. The relay closes (or opens) when the reading falls within the deviation band, and opens (or closes) when the reading falls outside of this band. This mode sets up a passband around the setpoint and is often used for component testing.

Wide Hysteresis Mode Operation

In this example, a hysteresis limit of 600 is set below the setpoint. The relay closes when the reading reaches a lower limit (the setpoint less hysteresis) and opens when the reading reaches an upper limit (the setpoint).

One application is automatic tank filling. A fill operation is automatically initiated when the tank level has reached a lower level and is terminated when the level has reached an upper level.

Narrow Hysteresis Mode Operation

Hysteresis can be used to minimize the number of ON/OFF control cycles around a setpoint, thereby increasing the life of motors, relays, etc.

A very narrow hysteresis band (such as 5 counts) can also be used to minimize relay chatter around a setpoint due to electrical noise on the signal, or due to signal feedback caused by load switching. The hysteresis limit should exceed the noise amplitude.

Dual contact relays: Each load load rated 8A at 250 Vac or 8A at 24 Vdc.

Solid state, AC or bidirectional DC connection with 2 loads: Each load rated 120 mA at 125 Vac, or 240 mA at 150 Vdc, 20 ohms series resistance.

Solid state, DC connection with 4 loads: Each load rated up to 240 mA at 150 Vdc, 10 ohms series resistance.

Solid state, DC connection with 2 loads: Each load rated up to 250 mA at 150 Vdc, 5 ohms series resistance.