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6-3-2. Programming The 2408 Controller
Identify the “code” requirements for the heat treat.
For Preheat program refer to Figure 6-1.
For Postweld stress relief program refer to Figure 6-2.
For a complex stress relief program (multiple temperature rise and cool rates) refer to Figure 6-3.
Use worksheet in Figure 6-4 to help prepare either a pre- or post-heat temperature profile.
Table 6-3. Program List Terms And Definitions
SEG.n
Segment number
Segment Type Definitions
Step
(StEP)
The setpoint steps instantaneously from its current value to a new value.
Dwell
(dwEl)
The setpoint remains constant for a specified period.
Dwell units (dwL.U) are in hours.
Ramp Time
(rmP.t)
Ramp Rate
(rmP.r)
The setpoint ramps linearly, from its current value to a new value, either at a
set rate (called ramp-rate programming), or in a set time (called time-to-target
programming). You must specify the ramp rate, or the ramp time, and the target
setpoint, when creating or modifying a program.
Ramp units (rmP.U) are in hours.
End
(End)
A program either ends in this segment or repeats. You specify which is the case
when you create or modify a program (see the final topic in this chapter). When
a program ends, the programmer is put into either a continuous Dwell state with
all outputs staying unchanged, or the Reset state.
The following parameters are available depending on the tYPE selected
StEP dwEl rmP.t rmP.r End
tGt √ √ √ Target setpoint for a “rmP“ or “StEP” segment.
rAtE √ Ramp rate for a “rmP.r” segment.
dur √ √ Dwell time for a “dwEl” segment.
End.t √ End of prog − dwEl, rSEt, S OP.