Im not too experienced with modbus i think that is how it communicates according to the manual i have for watlow, but i have been able to find watlow f4 drivers for labview and it looks like its able to. Tenney junior environmental test chamber mhz electronics. Specview from watlow field upgrade order form guides you through the process of adding features to a copy of specview you already own. Combining the flexibility of a modular io with bestinclass ease of use, the f4t could very well make user manuals a thing of the past. Since watlow has no control over their use, and sometimes misuse, we cannot guarantee against failure. Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the data presented, but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of. Watlow ezzone pm limit controller 3 chapter 1 overview 1 chapter 1. Contact a watlow representative today for more information. View and download grieve watlow f4 basic operation online. View and download watlow 97 series user manual online. Specview user manual available on the specview installation disk and at in the download centers user manuals section. The main feature is the easy program settings thanks to a wide and bright lcd screen. It will help you get watview communicating with your watlow controllers and introduce you to the things you can do with watview. Email this page download pdf download pdf printable page.
I am currently using a tenney environmental chamber which uses a watlow f4 temperature controller to read out the temperature of the chamber. Windows 7 or 10 software for watlow f4t, legacy f4 or series. Watlow ezzone pm pid controller 5 chapter 1 overview 1 chapter 1. Page 53 cancel, returns the display to the step editor. Features and benefits builtin support and autodetect for. Watlow software products provide interfaces to controllers and other automation equipment that is more powerful and flexible than builtin product interfaces and yet fast to set up and easy to use. View and download watlow electric f4s series user manual online. The watlow series f4 is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 36 months after delivery to the first purchaser for use, providing that the units have not been misapplied. Data acquisition software for watlow f4t, f4 or ezzone pm. Dec 16, 2011 i am attempting to write a program to control a watlow f4 controller on a testequity temperature chamber over a serial connection. The series f4 users manual covers hardware and software in both the. Specview is ideal for industrial applications with support for barcode readers and touchscreen operation. The series f4 users manual covers hardware and software in both the single guided setup and programming soft. The software is dedicated to adding value just with watlow f4t, legacy f4, and ezzone pm controllers, which means there is no programming required and it outperforms other more expensive software packages on the market.
I would like to program a way in labview for me to adjust to set point on the fly. Hello all, i have a hx300 circulating chiller that uses a watlow f4 controller. Watlow ezzone pm pid controller 2 chapter 1 overview 1 chapter 1. Watlow series f4 ramp soak controller, ramping temperature. Zero cross switching scr power controller line voltage 277600vac 3phase 2controlled legs control voltage 4.
I downloaded the lv 7 modbus libraries sorry, no lv8 dsc. I connected to this terminal using a 25pintoserial232 adapter and a serial232tousb cable. Our contingency planning includes protecting our team members, communicating often with our customers and partners and maintaining the continuity of supply lines. So i have this temperature chamber that is being controlled by a watlow f4 controller. The f4 process controller is ideal for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, plastics processing and packaging equipment and industrial process control applications. Watlow software products for operating temperature controllers, monitoring industrial heaters, managing temperature sensors and logging and graphing data. Watlow f4 and modbus ni community national instruments. Competitivelypriced, the series f4 ramping temperature controller features a four line, highdefinition lcd interface display for quick and easy profile programming and controller configuration. Watlow begins with a full set of specifications and completes an industrial product that is manufactured inhouse, in the u. Help, simple watlow f4 control using labview ni community. Data communications reference electronic users manual. The global impact of covid19 on our people and the global economy is significant, and watlow has taken a comprehensive approach to deal with the current crisis.
Processview software is a dedicated data acquisition program for interfacing to watlow f4t, legacy f4 and series pm controllers on a local network. Instructions and illustrations pertain to both unless otherwise specified. Ezzone pm, ezzone rm, ezzone st recommended for ezzone. Exprp0905 2 1 introduction f4 series is the latest of the watlow 16 bits microprocessor generation.
Specview secrets video tutorials available at in the download centers training and education section. Add an auxiliary input to an ezzone rm in specview. I have a watlow f4 modbus rtu controller in a thermal chamber i am trying to talk to. The main feature is the easy program settings thanks to a wide and bright lcd screen combined with a very easy access menu and comfortable key panel. Watlow process controller, series f4 temperature process. The series f4 controllers are manufactured by iso 9001 registered watlow controls and backed by a. Download wlf4, a labview serial plug and play projectstyle instrument driver for a dual channel temperature controller,single channel temperature controller from watlow, models. The series f4 users manual is a general manual and is written by the manufacturer, watlow, for a wide variety of applications and configurations. I wish to change the temperature of the chamber, nothing fancy. Find instrument drivers that are available for this instrument for use in labview, labwindowscvi, or measurement studio. The series f4 controllers are manufactured by iso 9001 registered watlow controls and backed by a threeyear warranty. Watlow electric f4s series user manual pdf download. Watlow f4 controller instrument driver national instruments. West coast plastics watlow series f4 14din ramping.
Now featuring advanced data logging, graphical trend charts and batch processing. Processview data aquisition software for watlows f4t, legacy f4, and ezzone pm controller networks. Watlows ezzone pm controllers offer options to reduce system complexity and the cost of controlloop ownership. The series f4 ramping controllers are packaged with a nema 4x front face to withstand harsh environments, and a fourinch deep case with removable connectors for wiring convenience. Its 16bit microprocessor ensures accuracy and delivers performance. Watlow products include electric heaters, sensors, controllers and. I want to control the f4 controller and monitor the conditions from it such as pressure rate and temperature using labview. Overview available ezzone pm literature and resources document title and part number description ezzone pm integrated pid controller users guide, part number. Example programs are included with most instrument driver downloads. Watlow controls is a division of watlow electric mfg.
The features and performance of these units make them ideally suited for environmental chamber or furnace and oven applications. Part number alternate pn data logging and graphic trend charts power supply connector logo. I heard of the modbus driver that helps make this communication possible and have downloaded it. All part numbers for the watlow f4t process controller. Watlow designs and manufactures industrial heaters, temperature sensors, controllers and supporting software as well as assemblies all of the components of. Both the installation section and the feature overviews point you to more detailed informa. The watlow product selector is intended to help you find the products best suited for your thermal loop application. On the back of the tenney chamber is a 25 pin connector labelled for watlow modbus communication. To try before purchasing, download specview from the watlow website and run in the timelimited demo mode. Creating and identifying f4 profiles through communications 2 26 kb. Overview the ezzone pm takes the pain out of solving your thermal loop requirements. Its 16bit microprocessor ensures accuracy and delivers performance advantages you can count on from a watlow controller.
Watlow series f4d to f4t control retrofit guide equipment. Windows 7 or 10 software for watlow f4t, legacy f4 or series pm control networks. Cascade teks oven experts explain the watlow ezzone temperature controller duration. In fact, the setting produces a timeout as well, even though it sets the correct value. Would anyone be able to provide an example of a string that i would send to the controller to set the. Would anyone be able to provide an example of a string that i. I am able to write the setpoint to the controller, but cannot read it back i get a 6101 timeout.
Only the capabilities of a model f4shcka001, as described on page a. The series f4 process controller from watlow is an industrial temperature process controller for the semiconductor, plastic processing, packaging and industrial process industries. If a given feature or parameter operates on only the single or the dual channel controller, it will be identified by an icon in the margin or nearby. Watlows series f4 14 din industrial controllers offer an easy to setup and operate solution for the most demanding ramp and soak processing applications. Louis, missouri, a manufacturer of industrial electric heating products since 1922.
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