DCP Family
The DCP family of Digital Controller Programmers are a premium quality and yet economical choice for a wide range of applications
DCP50 Digital Controller Programmer
is a microprocessor-based 1/16 DIN controller programmer that combines a high degree of functionality and reliability at a low price.
It is capable of supporting up to four program profiles with up to 16 segments per profile. It is fully dedicated to monitor and control
temperatures, pressures and levels in a wide range of applications such as the plastics and food industries, furnaces, packaging and
environmental chambers. The large and easy-to-read dual four-digit display and tactile keypad make the DCP50 easy to configure and use.
Its outstanding flexibility enables you to configure any unit for any application and change it if required..
DCP50 Features
Moisture Resistant Front Face: Meets NEMA 3/IP65 front-face protection against dust and water.
Dual Display: Two four-digit displays with seven LED segments, each configurable for:
PV and SP (non adjustable)
PV and SP (adjustable)
PV and Ramping SP
PV only
Programs/Segments: A maximum of four program profiles can be stored and up to 16 segments can be programmed to each profile.
Easy to Configure: Two different configuration levels (configuration mode and setup mode) provide easy access to parameters. A four-digit security code prevents unauthorized changes.
Universal Input: Accepts seven different types of thermocouples, RTDs, current and volt linear inputs. All inputs are configurable as standard.
Universal Power Supply: The DCP50 can operate on any line voltage from 90 Vac to 264 Vac at 50/60 Hz continuously. A 24/48 Vac/dc model is available as an option.
PC Software Tools: PC-based software is available for ease of configuration and monitoring.
Easy Output Selection and Upgrade: With only three basic modules (current, triac and relay output) and plug-in options, you can configure the controller as you want for a wide range of applications.
Up to Three Outputs: The DCP50 provides up to three outputs for time and current proportioning, duplex mode (heat/cool), PV or SP retransmission, and events.
Event Strategy: Two soft event alarms on PV, deviation high/low/absolute. A special loop alarm is also provided to detect faults in the control loop by continuously analyzing the PV response to the control output. Alarm inhibit is available on power up and setpoint switching.
Manual/Automatic Mode: If enabled via configuration, Manual control (via bumpless transfer) is enabled by simply pressing the front face SETUP key.
Pre-tuning and Self-tuning Strategy: Pre-tuning is used to set up the PID parameters close to the optimum values which might be used by the self-tuning algorithm to subsequently optimize the tuning parameters.
Guaranteed Soak: Guaranteed soak feature allows the profile to sense if the PV is in range of the end of a ramp before starting a soak.
Profile Recovery and Cycling: Profile recovery feature allows a cold start or warm start. Profile cycling provides a range from no cycling to infinite cycling.
Digital Input: The digital input option allows remote run/hold capability.
Communication: An optional RS485 communications interface provides a link between up to 32 units and a host computer through Modbus RTU protocol at up to 9600 baud.
Highly Secure: A non-volatile memory based on EEPROM technology ensures data integrity during loss of power supply, with retention of more than 100 years. The design is centered around a battery concept. A four-digit security code prevents unauthorized or accidental change.
DCP100 Digital Controller Programmer
The DCP100 is a microprocessor-based 1/4 DIN programmer/controller that combines high functionality and high quality at a
very competitive price. It is ideally suited for a large number of applications to control the process variable versus time.
Typical applications include heat treating, environmental chambers, sterilizers and dryers. The DCP100 provides excellent
accuracy (0.25%), flexibility (plug-in options) and a simple man/machine interface. It can store up to eight programs, and
each program can include up to 16 segments. The DCP100 offers the ultimate in profile flexibility and ease-of-use simplicity..
DCP100 Features
Moisture Resistant Front Face: Meets NEMA 3/IP65 front-face protection against dust and water.
Dual Display: Two four-digit displays with seven LED segments, plus an 8 x 35 dot matrix display.
Programs/Segments: A maximum of eight program profiles can be stored and up to 16 segments can be programmed to each profile or by joining programs up to 121 consecutive segments.
PC Configuration and Profile Editor: Configure the DCP100 through its internal communication port. With the profile editor, you can simply draw profiles, save them to your PC and download them to the DCP. Any programs can be labeled and the name will be displayed in the front of the DCP.
Universal Input: Accepts seven different types of thermocouples, RTDs, current and volt linear inputs. All inputs are configurable as standard.
Universal Power Supply: The DCP100 can operate on any line voltage from 90 Vac to 264 Vac at 50/60 Hz continuously. A 24/48 Vac/dc model is available as an option.
PC Software Tools: PC-based software is available for ease of configuration and monitoring.
Up to Three Outputs: The DCP100 provides up to three outputs for time and current proportioning, duplex mode (heat/cool), PV or SP retransmission, and events.
Event Strategy: Two soft event alarms on PV, deviation high/low/absolute. A special loop alarm is also provided to detect faults in the control loop by continuously analyzing the PV response to the control output. Alarm inhibit is available on power up and setpoint switching.
Real-Time Clock: Any program can start at a certain predetermined time on a certain day of the week.
Power Failure Recovery: For critical applications, the DCP100 allows you to select the response after a power failure. The restoration mode could be either a cold start (return to local setpoint) or a hot start (resume from the point where power failed).
Guaranteed Soak: Guaranteed soak feature allows the profile to sense if the PV is in range of the end of a ramp before starting a soak.
PV Start: This function offers the possibility to define setpoint values at the start of each program. It could be either the current controller setpoint value (LSP) or the current process variable value (PV).
Digital Inputs: Six digital input dry contacts provide facilities for remote program selection and Run/Hold/Abort/x60 operation.
Communication: An optional RS485 communications interface provides a link between up to 32 units and a host computer through Modbus RTU protocol at up to 9600 baud
DCP300 Digital Controller Programmer
The DCP300 is a microprocessor-based 1/4 DIN
controller programmer that combines high
functionality, quality and reliability at a great
price. It supports up to 19 program profiles with up
to 30 segments per profile. A universal input
accepts thermocouple signals, resistance temperature
detector (RTD) signals, DC voltages and DC currents.
DCP301 is a single channel programmer with one
input and one loop of control, while the DCP302 is a
dual channel programmer with two inputs and two
loops of control. A temperature and relative
humidity calculation model is available on the
DCP302.
The DCP 300 supports extensive digital I/O
functions including three event outputs, five time
events (optional), and up to 12 external switch
inputs (eight of those are optional). Up to two
auxiliary outputs can be added as options on certain
models of the DCP301. The DCP302 has one optional
auxiliary output available on certain models..
DCP300 Features
Front face Protection: Meets NEMA 1
Displays:
o Green 4-digit, 7-segment LED for PV
o Orange 4-digit, 7-segment LED for SP and output value
o Green 2-digit, 7-segment LED for program number
o Green 2-digit, 7-segment LED for segment number
o 6 Orange LEDs for program rise, soak and fall tendencies
Programs/Segments: A maximum of 19 program profiles can be stored and up to 30 segments can be programmed to each profile.
Universal Input: Accepts seven different types of thermocouples, RTDs, current and volt linear inputs. All inputs are configurable as standard.
Universal Power Supply: The DCP300 can operate on any line voltage from 90 Vac to 264 Vac at 50/60 Hz continuously.
Up to Three Outputs: The DCP300 offers three event relay outputs for PV, deviation, controller mode or other states.
Event Strategy: Five time events (optional) of open collector outputs are also available for indication of time events and segment number events. Two auxiliary outputs are optionally available on certain models of the DCP301, with one available on certain models of the DCP302.
PV Start: This function offers the possibility to define setpoint values at the start of each program. It could be either the current controller setpoint value (LSP) or the current process variable value (PV).
Digital Inputs: Up to 12 external switch inputs (four standard and eight optional) allow remote selection of program number or operation.
Communication: An optional RS-485 communications interface provides a link between up to 32 units and a host computer through Modbus RTU protocol at up to 9600 baud.
DCP550 Digital Controller Programmer
The DCP550 series is a microprocessor-based 1/2 DIN controller programmer
that combines superior functionality, quality and reliability.
The DCP551 single channel unit supports up to 99 program profiles with up
to 99 segments per profile, while the DCP552 dual channel unit supports up
to 49 dual program profiles with up to 99 segments per profile set. A
universal input accepts thermocouple signals, resistance temperature
detector (RTD) signals, DC voltages and DC currents. The DCP551 single
channel programmer is available with one or two inputs and has one loop of
control. The DCP552 is a dual channel programmer with two inputs and two
loops of control. A carbon potential model is available on the DCP552.
The DCP550 series supports extensive digital I/O functions including 16
digital inputs and 16 digital outputs. RS-485 ASCII communications and up to
two auxiliary outputs can be added as options.
DCP550 Features
Programs/Segments: The DCP550 is capable of storing up to 99 programs with up to 99 segments per program with a maximum overall total of 2,000 segments and 4,000 events.
Universal Input: Accepts 37 different ranges of thermocouples, RTDs, current and volt linear inputs. All inputs are configurable as standard.
Universal Power Supply: The DCP550 can operate on any line voltage from 90 Vac to 264 Vac at 50/60 Hz continuously.
Control Outputs: Available with current, relay or logic outputs and configurable for PID A, PID B, PI, PD, or P+MR. An optional auxiliary 4-20 mA output can be used for heat-cool applications.
Event Strategy: Sixteen standard event open collector outputs are available for PV, deviation, controller mode or other state indications, as well as indication of time events and segment number events.
PV Start: This function offers the possibility to define setpoint values at the start of each program. It could be either the current controller setpoint value (LSP) or the current process variable value (PV).
Digital Inputs: Sixteen dry contact inputs permit remote selection of program number, run, hold, reset, segment advance, fast forward, guaranteed soak reset, auto-tune initiation, manual control, PV channel selection.
Digital Outputs: Sixteen fully configurable open-collector digital outputs can be triggered by PV, SP, deviation, output, program status, auto-tune operation and diagnostic checks. An event code feature in additions can transmit program and segment number to an external PLC.
Memory Card: An optional memory card permits saving, retrieval and loading of up to 99 recipes and includes not only program but also associated event settings. Contactless technology guarantees trouble-free operation in harsh environments. The card is available in 8, 16 and 64K capacity. Full instrument configuration can also be saved on the memory card, but only one full configuration per card.
Communications: An optional RS-485 communications interface provides a link between up to 32 units and a host computer through Modbus RTU protocol at up to 9600 baud.