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The Largest and Most Experienced Manufacturer of High Technology Environmental Test Equipment
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MICROTENN II
MiciO7 /000
6-84 6-85
9-13 rev. 9-85 rev.
1-16-85 rev.
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INTRODUCTION
This MicroTenn II Manual is comprisei of Part 1 and Part 2.
Part 1 describes in step-by-step detail how to start and
use the MicroTenn II. In this section, three walk-through sample
programs are delineated, and we urge the new operator to do
these programs as a hands-on learning exercise.
Part 2 goes into more technical details, describing how
MicroTenn II works, and giving calibration procedures.
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CONTENTS
Part 1
How to Use the Tenney MicroTenn 1
Learning to Use the MicroTenn 1
MicroTenn Powerup and Initialization 1
Description of Self Diagnostics 2
How to Set the Time of Day 4
How to Enter Manual Setpoints 4
How to Run with Manual Setpoints 5
Walk-Through Practice Programs 6
Practice program No. 1 walk-through 7
How to Verify your program No. 1 9
How to Run Your Practice Program 11
More Practice Programs 12
Hints for practice program No. 3 13
How to set up your operating system 14
How to use time of day start (TOD) 15
How to set your TOD start 16
How to enable your TOD start 16
How to Use Automatic Shut-Down 17
Manual Output 18
Operating a Temperature-Humidity Chamber with temp only. ...19
The Dip Switch 19
Opening the Instrument Panel 21
Command Cartridge Initialization 22
Prog ID Key Procedures 23
To Flag a Program For Deletion 24
To Complete Program Deletion 25
Read Key Procedures 25
Write Key Procedures 26
Operating Reminders 27
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CONTENTS
Part 2
General Information 29
Physical Description 29
Functional Description 30
The Five Entries of Each Step 30
Run Mode 31
Hold Mode 32
The Command Cartridge 32
Controller 33
Battery Backup 34
Key Descriptions 34
Error Messages 40
Input and Output Logic Specification 44
Addendummaterial at back of book
MicroTenn II Calibration Cartridge Procedure
The four Switches on the Command Cartridge
Operation of a MicroTenn II - Equipped Chamber
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MICROTENN II INSTRUCTIONS PART 1
HOW TO USE THE TENNEY MICROTENN II
Command Cartridge Operations
Caution
To prevent accidental damage, always remove the command
cartridge from its receptacle when not in use. In particular,
the command cartridge may be damaged if the cartridge is in its
receptacle when AC power is removed from the MicroTenn II.
LEARNING TO USE MICROTENN II
The quickest, surest way to learn to operate MicroTenn II
is the hands-on method. We sugggest, therefore, that you famili-
arise yourself with the instrument by performing the operations
described here. With this manual and a live MicroTenn II, you should
have no trouble in becoming proficient with this versatile instru-
ment.
MICROTENN II POWERUP AND INITIALIZATION
1. ACTION: Apply power.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: Once power has been supplied to the MicroTenn II
unit, the Reset program is initialized. This Reset program will
perform several function; the first function is an internal dia-
nostic test. The test is as follows:
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Description of Self Diagnostics
a. All indicators (red lamps) on the front panel will be turned
on. This is a visual aid to help you verify that all lamps
are working correctly.
b. Next, a display pattern of (8 .8 :8 .8 :8 .8 ) will be displayed
in both the upper and lower displays. This is a visual aid
to allow you to verify that both displays are functioning
properly.
c. Upon completion of the above two steps, the Reset program
executes a memory test on all RAM in the MicroTenn unit.
If a bad memory location should be found, the indicators
(red lamps) will be used to display the failing address.
If this occurs, the diagnostic test will not be completed
and the operator must see that repairs are made.
d. After a successful memory test, the Reset program will turn
off all indicators (red lamps) and clear both the upper and
lower displays.
This ends the diagnostic portion of the Reset program.
After the diagnostics are complete the reset program transfers control
to the operating system. The upper display will show one of five
system start-up messages.
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1 - Temperature Only
2 - Temp/Humidity
3 - Temp-Linear
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NOTE: These messages are:
E0-01 - System Cold Start intialization
E0-02 - System Cold Start due to battery failure
E0-04 - System Cold Start due to Auto Restart/Abort
EO-10 - Auto Restart intialization
EO-20 - Auto Restart intialization with no profile
found.
When the CLEAR key is pressed, the upper display clears.
The lower display will display the system identification and version
number.
Operating Revision Level
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1 - Logger Option (CRT or Printer)
2 - Computer Interface
Figure 1: MicroTenn Operating System Codes
At this point, the Programmer HOLD lamp is on.
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HOW TO SET THE TIME OF DAY
1. Press TIME OF DAY.
2. Press the number keys for hours, minutes, seconds of correct
military (24-hour clock) time.
3. Press ENTER.
HOW TO ENTER MANUAL SETPOINTS
1. Press HOLD.
2. Press MANUAL SETPOINT.
3. Press number keys corresponding to desired setpoint. Include
(minus) for temperatures below 0C.
4. Press ENTER.
Note: Steps 5 through 7 are for relative humidity (channel 2).
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5 . Press ENTER again.
6 . Press number keys corresponding to relative humidity
setpoint.
7 . Press ENTER.
HOW TO RUN WITH MANUAL SETPOINTS
1. Close the circuit breaker.
2. Press AUTO.
MicroTenn can display actual chamber temperature and humidity
values as follows:
1. Press PROGRAMMER/CONTROLLER. The LED above the word
"Controller" will now be on. The lower LCt now displays channel #1
data: the actual chamber temperature.
2. To display actual chamber humidity, press ENTER. The
lower LDC now displays channel #2 data: actual chamber percentage
relative humidity (chambers with humidity control only).
HOW TO ENTER A MANUAL EVENT
1. Press HOLD.
2. Press MANUAL SETPOINT.
3. Press ARROW several times until the light below EVENTS is on.
4 . Press number key for event desired.
5 . Press Events on-off key. (This alters the state between on
and off.)
6 . If additional events are wanted, repeat steps 4 and 5 .
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WALK-THROUGH PRACTICE PROGRAMS
The best way to teach yourself how to enter programs is to
actually do it on a live MicroTenn. To help you learn, we
present here three representative programs., These are com-
pressed in time so that each may be run in a few minutes.
Please refer to the diagram and program form for practice
program No. 1, and enter this basic program first. Then
do the other two practice program.
The following walk-through instruction will guide you.
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OPERATING SYSTEM.

FOR MICROTENN II

PROGRAM ID .
PRACTICE PROGRAM NO. 1
(BASIC)
Notes: Datum in brackets ( ) does not have to be entered. It has been
carried forth from previous step. Next step (2) is automatic in step 1.
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Hints: Press each key firmly; don't just tap it. Each time
you press a key, watch for a system response. Typical response
is a glowing or flashing light or a digital. display.
Practice program No. 1 walk-through
1. Perform the steps described in "How to Start the
MicroTenn," on page 1.
2. Press HOLD.
3. Press PROGRAM.
4 . Press ENTER. You are now at step one.
5 . Press 25 .
6 . Press ENTER.
7 . Press the ARROW twice. You are now at the step time
location.
8 . Press 000001. Colons flash.
9 . Press ENTER. Colons stop flashing.
10. Press ARROW twice. You are now at next step location.
11. Press STEP ADV.
12. Press ENTER. You are now at next step two.
13. Press ARROW once.
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14 . Press 200.
15 . Press ENTER.
16 . Press ARROW twice.
17 . Press 000010.
18 . Press ENTER.
19 . Press ARROW twice.
20. Press 3.
21. Press ENTER.
22. Press STEP ADVANCE.
23. Press ARROW. You have now carried forward all data
from step 2to 3.
24 . Press STEP ADV.
25 . Press ENTER. You are now at step 4 .
26 . Press ARROW once.
27 . Press 25 .
28 . Press ENTER.
29 . Press ARROW twice.
30. Press 000010.
31. Press ENTER.
32. Press ARROW TWICE.
33. Press 1.
34 . Press ENTER.
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You have entered practice program No. 1 and are on your way
to operating MicroTenn like an expert.
But suppose you made a mistake. We all do. Don't panic.
Here's how to back-track and correct.
Assume that you want to return to step 2 to make repairs.
Here's one way to do it.
1. Press PROG.
2. Press 2.
3. Press ENTER. You are now in step 2.
4 . Press ARROW a sufficient number of times to bring the
indicator light to the location you want to change. Then simply
enter the new information.
How to verify your program No.1
How do you know you entered your practice program correctly?
It's easy to find out. Here's how to verify.
1. Press PROG.
2. Press ENTER.
3. See that the number in the lower display is 25 .0.
4 . Press ARROW twice.
5 . See that the number in the lower display is 000001.
6 . Press ARROW twice.
7 . See that the number in the lower display is 02.
8 . Press STEP ADV.
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9 . Press ENTER.
10. Press ARROW once.
11. See that setpoint in step 2 is 200.
12. Press ARROW twice.
13. See that time in step 2 is 000010.
14 . Press ARROW twice.
15. See that next step instruction is 03.
16 . Press STEP ADV.
17 . Press ENTER.
18 . Press ARROW once.
19 . See that setpoint in step 3 is 200.
20. Press ARROW twice.
21. See that time in step 3 is 000010.
22. Press ARROW twice.
23. See that next step instruction is 04 .
24 . Press STEPADV.
25 . Press ENTER.
26 . Press ARROW once.
27 . See that setpoint in step 4 is 25 .0
28 . Press ARROW twice.
29 . See that time in step 4 is 000010.
30. Press ARROW twice.
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HOW TO RUN YOUR PRACTICE PROGRAM
Be sure that circuit breaker CB1, or other master control switch,
is open (OFF). This prevents rapid cycling of conditioning equipment
during this practice program which has very short step times.
1. Press RUN.
2. Press 1.
3. Press ENTER.
Your program is now running. Upper display shows current step
number. Lower shows current (changing) setpoint.
By pressing the ARROW you can display such things as remaining
step time or total elapsed program time. By pressing TIME OF DAY
key, you can see the time. By selecting CONTROLLER, you can see
actual temperature. Each time you press ENTER, you will alternate the
lower display between actual temperature and actual humidity (on
humidity chamber). By pressing the ARROW, you can see deviation from
setpoint, PB proportional band, deviation alarm, and limit alarm.
Meanings are explained in detail elsewhere in this manual.
You will see that selecting PROGRAMMER assigns upper to words to
lights. Selecting CONTROLLER assigns lower words.
You may now press HOLD, if you desire. The program clock will
stop and the chamber will continue to control at current setpoint.
In order to re-start your run, press RUN.
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At this juncture,
if you decide to continue from the
point of interruption, simply press ENTER. To start at the begin-
ning of any step, press that step number; then press ENTER.
MORE PRACTICE PROGRAMS
You are now familiar with most of MicroTenn's keys and how to
use them. We suggest that you now do practice programs No. 2 and
No. 3. After this hands-on experience, you should feel quite com-
fortable when using MicroTenn.
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OPERATING SYSTEM:
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Hints for practice program No. 3
Events and repeats are added in this program. Be sure
to read the following notes before or while doing this program.
The loopbacks are a little tricky. Data in brackets 0 does
not have to be entered; it has been carried forward from the
previous step.
Step 1: A next step instruction for step 2 is auto-
matically entered. However, it may be changed.
Step 3: Since the "carry forth" procedure was used in
Step 2, all data have been carried forth. Nothing has to be
entered in step 3 except the "next step proceed" information.
Stel. 5 : Only "step time" need be changed.
Step 6 : Loopback instruction to (next) step 2 will carry
back to the end of step 2. It will update the setpoint from
15 C to 25 C immediately, and proceed with step 3. This will
occur for one (1) repeat.
Step 8 : Step 8 was a carry forth from step 7 . Event 2
must be switched to turn it off.
Step 8 & 9 : The program calls for 17 repeats (18 total
cycles). However, the maximum number of repeats possible in
any step is 15 . Eight repeats (9 total cycles) in step 8 is
multiplied by one repeat (two total cycles) in step 9 for
the required number of 18 cycles. Note that the loopback
is to the end of step 1. The setpoint is immediately up-
dated to 25 C.
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Step 11
By entering a loop back to step 10 (next step instruction)
the program will remain at 25 C.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM
The following describes how to set up MicroTenn II so that
it will control the chamber properly. MicroTenn II is not only
a programmer, but a control system as well.
1. Select FULL ACCESS.
2. Press HOLD.
3. Select CONTROLLER.
4 . Press ARROW until PB (proportional band) light is lit.
Lower displayshould nowshowchannel #1 P. B. to agree with the value on
the inside front cover, typically2. 0. If the number is wrong, do this:
5 . Press number keys to select correct proportional band PB.
6 . Press ENTER.
7 . If channel 2 is used, press ENTER again. Lower display
should show channel 2 PB to agree with value on inside front cover,
typically 20%. If the number is wrong do this:
8 . Press number keys for correct proportional band PB.
9 . Press ENTER.
10. Press ARROW until reset light is on. Lower display should
now show reset values for channels No. 1 typically 0.2, and 2 ty-
pically 0.1. If these do not agree with values on inside front
cover, correct them.
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You will nowenter deviation and limit alarmtemperatures.
Before doing this, be sure the lower displayshows channel 1,
because deviation and limit alarms do not applyto channel 2.
Deviation alarmis ordinarilyused onlywith the guaranteed
soak. Otherwise, leave the default value of 300.
1. Press ARROW until light is at limit alarm.
2. The lower display should showa lowlimit temp-
erature agreeing with the value on the inside front cover.
If another value is desired, do this:
3. Press the number keys for desired lowlimit temp-
erature,. Include polarity.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press ENTER again for high limit temperature.
Correct if required.
HOW TO USE AUTOMATIC START VIA TIME OF DAY CLOCK
This feature is analogous to the operation of an ordinary
alarmclock. First you set the alarmtime (like TOD start).
Then you enable the alarm(TOD start) so it will go off some
time within that 24-hour period.
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How to set your TOD start
1. Select FULL ACCESS.
2. Press TIME OF DAY key until 000000 appears in the lower
display. (If a time of day start was previously entered that
time will be displayed.) The starting time display differs
from real time in that it is a fixed time value.
3. Press the number keys for hours, minutes, seconds of time
desired for automatic start.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press ENTER again.
6. Press number keys for the desired starting step, usually 1.
7. Press ENTER.
How to enable your TOD start
Note: you must have loaded your program into RAM either from the
keyboard of from the command cartridge.
1. Select FULL ACCESS.
2. Press HOLD.
3. Press RUN.
4. Press 00.
5. Press ENTER.
When the time of day start point is reached, the hold lamp
turns off, and run lamp turns on. Make sure the chamber has
power, and that all circuit breaker are closed.
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If a program is running when the start time occurs, that
program will continue to run, and the start time for alternate
program will be ignored.
How To Use Automatic Shut-Down
To automatically shut down the chamber at the end of your
program, do the following:
1. Enter a next step instruction of the same number as
the current step.
2. Entertimevalue. Attheendoftheenteredtimeperiod,
thechamberwillautomaticallyshutdown. Alloutputswillturnoff.
OUTPUTS TO CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
Auto Output
Here is how to make your chamber's conditioning equipment
respond to commands from MicroTenn:
1. Press AUTO.
MicroTenn now varies outputs to automatically create desired
conditions in the chamber. The status of these outputs may be
displayed as follows:
2. Press AUTO again.
The upper display identifies the output number. Lower display
shows the on - off state of that output. L indicates on; 0 indicates
off. If the output is time-proportioned (output 3, 7, 12,14, or15)
lower display shows on - off state and percentage of output, 0 to
100%. See page for logic details.
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To review the state of any output, press the number key
of that output; then press ENTER.
M A NU A L Output,
In order for manual output to be used, dip switch #2 must
be in the up (closed) position.
Caution: This mode locks on outputs manually and can cause
uncontrolled runaway conditions. It is used for special purposes
only. Pressing the M A NU A L OU TPU T key once holds all outputs steady;
they are no longer under automatic control, so be careful.
Here is how to manually change outputs:
1. Press M A NU A L OU TPU T again. Channel No. 1 can now be
changed as follows:
2. Enter any number between -100 to -1 (minus 100% to
minus 1%) for cooling. Alternately, enter 0 to 100 for heating.
Cooling output can be set only on chambers using proportioned
cooling (output 07).
3. Press ENTER.
4. Press ENTER again.
5. Channel 2 output may now be set.
6. Enter any number between -100 to - 1 (minus 100% to minus
1%) for dehumidification. Alternately, enter 0 to 100
for humidification.
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OPERATING A TEMPERATURE-HUMIDITY
CHAMBER WITH TEMPERATURE ONLY
When operating a temperature-humidity chamber with temperature
only, select -0 (minus zero) for channel 2 (humidity setpoint).
Unless -0 (minus zero) is selected for humidity, the chamber will
not perform at lowest temperatures, and win attempt to simulate
some humidity level.
To operate with humidity, select the appropriate positive
value of humidity desired.
When you are operating without humidity (minus zero mode) a
request for humidity read-out will result in the display showing
-50 (minus fifty). This display is not significant.
THE DIP SWITCH
#1. Start 22.. logic
Automatic restart (down-open) means that after power inter-
ruption the MicroTenn will restart, and the chamber will continue
running its program from the point of interruption.
Cold start (up-closed) means that after power interruption
MicroTenn will be energized but the program will not resume and
the chamber will not be conditioned. Manual restart is then
required.
This switch is factory-set for automatic restart.
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#2. Manual Output Enable
This switch allows the manual output (front panel) switch to
be used. Up (closed) enables; down (open) disables.
This switch is factory-set at disabled.
#3. Guaranteed Soak
Guaranteed soak automatically places the programmer on "hold"
when workspace temperature deviates more than a desired degree
from setpoint.
Allowable deviation is keyed into the deviation alarm. Setpoint
is keyed into the programmer in the usual way. The programmer is
then automatically "held" until chamber temperature comes within
deviation tolerance of setpoint.
For example:
Assume that the chamber is at ambient. 100 C is keyed in as
setpoint and 5 C keyed in as deviation alarm. As the chamber heats,
MicroTenn will remain on "hold" until temperature reaches 9 5 C.
"Hold" will then be released. Assume that the next setpoint is 0 C.
As the chamber pulls down, MicroTenn is on "hold" until temperature
reaches +5 C.
In order to select guaranteed soak, throw the switch to be up
(closed) position.
This switch is factory-set to disable guaranteed soak, down (open).
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#4. Printer/CRT
This switch selects baud rate for printer or CRT. It is
factory set for printer, up (closed). CRT and printer are
options not found on all chambers.
OPENING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
The instrument panel in which MicroTenn is mounted is
hinged left and has a snap catch at its right. It is also
held tightly closed by a thumbscrew which is installed at
Tenney.
Should you want to swing open the panel, make certain
all power is off.
COMMAND CARTRIDGE OPERATION KEYS
PROG ID
Program identification.
Allows you to review or flag for deletion programs that are
currently in the command cartridge library.
READ
Read from command cartridge.
Allows you to read a program from the command cartridge into
the MicroTenn II.
WRITE
Write to command cartridge.
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Allows you to copy the program currently in the MicroTenn II
into the command cartridge library. Also allows you to delete
a program from the command cartridge library if the program has
been flagged for deletion via the PROG ID key.
REQUIRED CONDITIONS
Before the command cartridge can be addressed by the READ,
WRITE, or PROG ID keys four conditions must exist:
I. The Entry Lockout key must be in the Full Access
position.
2. The Programmer must be in Hold.
3. The Controller must be off.
4. The timed log feature (if option is used) must be
off.
If these conditions are not met, an error message will be
displayed when one of the keys is pressed. See Error Message
List Page.
COMMAND CARTRIDGE INITIALIZATION
This procedure clears the command cartridge library of all
programs. The initialization procedure can be used to completely
erase a command cartridge if its programs are no longer needed
or if the cartridge is not functioning properly due to noise
during a READ or WRITE procedures.
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1. ACTION: Press the WRITE key.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: Three minus signs appear in the lower
display.
2. ACTION: Press the zero key on the numeric keypad three
times. Then press the ENTER key.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: The lower display clear momentarily and
then displays three minus signs.
PROG ID KEY PROCEDURES
To Review Identification Numbers
1. ACTION: Press the PROG ID key.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: Both displays clear and all data lamps turn
off. Then the lower display shows the first program identi-
fication number or displays "EPL" for "Empty Program Library".
2. ACTION: Press the ENTER key consecutively to review all
program identification numbers (3 possible).
SYSTEM RESPONSE: The program identification numbers are dis-
played in the order that they were entered.
3. ACTION: Press the decimal (.) key to display the ID number of
the current MicroTenn II program.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: The lower display shows the program identi-
fication number.
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To Flag a Program For Deletion
NOTE
Delection of programs from a command cartridge
library is accomplished by using the PROG ID
key to identify the program to be deleted and
then by using the WRITE key to clear the
command cartridge library of the programs that
have been flagged to be deleted.
1. ACTION: Use Steps 1 and 2 from "To Review Identification
Numbers" until the identification number of the program to
be deleted is displayed the lower display.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: The lower display shows a 3-digit number
of a program.
2. ACTION: Press the minus key (-) on the numeric keyboard.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: The identificaticya number flashes, in-
dicating that the program with that number has been
flagged for deletion.
3. ACTION: To select another ID number for deletion, press the
ENTER key consecutively to scroll eie number into the display.
Then press the minus key (-).
SYSTEM RESPONSE: The ID number flashes, indicating that the
program with that number has been flagged for deletion.
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NOTE
The deletion flag can be removed from memory by
bringing the flash identification number to the
display and pressing the minus key (-) again.
To Complete Program Deletion
1. ACTION: Press the WRITE key.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: All data lamps are off and the upper display
is clear. The lower display flashes an input prompt which is
three dashes "---".
2. ACTION: Press the ENTER key.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: The lower display is cleared and the program(s)
flagged for deletion are deleted from the command cartridge by
a WRITE operation. When the WRITE is complete, the lower dis-
play shows the input prompt of three minus signs "---".
READ KEY PROCEDURES
The READ key allows you to read one of the 3 possible programs
(with controller settings) from the command cartridge into the
MicroTenn II.
1. ACTION: Press the READ key.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: The upper display clears, all data lamps turn
off, and the lower display shows the input prompt of three
dashes "---".
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2. ACTION: Enter the 3-digit identification number of the
program to be read from the command cartridge.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: The identification number flashes.
3. ACTION: Press the ENTER key.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: If the identification number is found in
the command cartridge library, the identified program,
including controller settings, is read from the cartridge.
If the number is not found, an error message is shown.
An error message will be shown if there is not a command
cartridge in the receptacle.
WRITE KEY PROCEDURES
This procedure allows you to store the program and controller
settings currently in the MicroTenn II in the command catridge
library.
1. ACTION: Press the WRITE key.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: The lower display shows the input prompt of
three dashes. The upper display and all data lamps are off.
2. ACTION: Enter a 3-digit profile identification number between
001 and 9 9 9 .
SYSTEM RESPONSE: The identification number flashes.
3. ACTION: Press the ENTER key.
SYSTEM RESPONSE: The lower display Is cleared. The program and
controller settings are stored in the command cartridge. When
the WRITE procedure is complete, the lower display shows the
input prompt of three dashes and the upper display is clear.
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OPERATING REMINDERS
1. Be sure proportional band PB and reset are properly
entered.
2. Verify every program.
3. Each time you press a key, make sure there is a response.
To every key stroke there is a visual response.
4. Press, don't tap the keys.
5. The ENTER key is used to alternate between channel #1 and
#2 for the following:
a. Setpoint
b. Actual conditions
c. Deviation
d. Proportional band
e. Reset
6. If no time is entered in a step, that step time will auto-
matically be one second.
7. When a program starts to run, the first thing displayed is
actual temperature. This display lasts one second.
8 . To stop the chamber from running during a program (such as
to open the door) press OFF: press HOLD. To start the chamber
again, press AUTO: press RUN: Press ENTER.
9 . When you are programming temperature and humidity, and
want to stop the humidity function: write a step for the same
temperature and -0.0 for humidity, with zero time for the step.
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Then, write another step with the new temperature and -0.0 for
humidity, with zero time for the step. Then, write another step
with the new temperature, -0.0 for humidity, and desired time
for the ramp.
10. There are 510 steps available. .-lowever, 51 are assigned
to each identified program. If a program requires only 21 steps,
the balance of 30 steps cannot be "borrowed" and used for the
following program.
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MICROTENN MANUAL
PART 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
General Information
Tenney's MicroTenn is a microprocessor-based programmable
instrument, designed to control temperature and humidity or
altitude. A programmer with two setpointversus-time profiles
(common time base) determines the process variable setpoints
as they change with time. The program is started by the
operator using the keyboard, or by a time of day clock which
is internal. Each loop has dedicated logic functions which
aid in control. Control loops and programmer functions are
described below.
Physical Description
The basic component is a a panel mount unit. MicroTenn's
panel unit interfaces via switching modules with the Tenney chamber.
Digital displays, enter keys, lamp indicators, and cartridge
on the panel unit provide an operator interface allowing easy entry
of programs from keyboard or from command cartridge. MicroTenn is
optionally equipped to communicate via an RS 232 port on the back of
the unit.
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Functional Description
Tenney's MicroTenn programmer is a 51 step, dual profile,
single time base device which allows you to change temperature
(Channel 1) and humidity or altitude (optional Channel 2) as
time progresses. Temperature range is fromIttitOMP4010fict;
Humidity or altitude setpoints are entered within the para-
meter of 0.0 % to 100.0 %. Other enteries in a step are:
events, step time, repeats and next step. The following
describes these five entries:
The Five Entries of Each Step
1. Setpoints may change as time progresses when the pro-
grammer is in the run mode. Setpoints for profiles may be
entered in each step. The setpoint for each profile may be
set manually when the programmer is in the hold mode and
remains at that value until it is manually changed or the
programmer is placed in the run mode.
2. Events may be turned on or off from the keyboard,
either manually, or programmed to transfer as time progresses.
Eight events are supplied as on/off drives for solid state
(SSR) relays. When a program is running selected event
state change at the beginning of a step.
3. Step Time is entered in hours, minutes, and seconds,
but may not exceed 18 hours per step. This parameter dictates
the length of time in which the setpoint profile output will
ramp or hold its value for a give step.
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4. Repeats cell MicroTenn to jump back to a previous step
and repeat that step, or a sequence of previous steps, a
specified number of times after that, the next sequential
step is executed. This number cannot exceed 15. Nested
looping is allowed (cycles within cycles may be programmed).
A recycle to a previous program step causes an immediate
change in the setpoint value. The recycle occurs to the end
of the specified step. Events are not updated for the recycle
step.
5. Next Step directs the sequencing of steps as they are
executed by the programmer. The number entered may be any step
numbered 1 through 51.
Run and Hold Modes
The programmer can be operated in either of two modes. Each
is described below:
Run Mode
In run mode, MicroTenn executes the programmed steps as time
progresses, finally holding setpoint and events at the values
programmed in the last step of the program. The run mode may be
activated by the time of day start or by the keyboard.
Any time during the run mode, the hold mode can be entered.
In hold, the setpoint programmer output, time into step and event
status are maintained. The manual setpoint and program mode can
be entered from the hold state. When transferring from the manual mode to
the run mode, setpoint transfer is bumpless. Depending on the
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keystroke sequence used, the next programmer output calculation will
be determined using either the time that remained in the step when
the transfer from manual to run occurred, or the entire step time.
Both hold and run modes may be initiated from external inputs.
When external restart is used, the setpoint programmer will begin
running at step 1 of the currently running program. MicroTenn
must be in run mode to accept external start.
Hold Mode
In hold mode, the programmer will stop execution of the
instructions in each step. It will hold the outputs and events
at their current values until the operator manually changes the
values or until the run mode is continued. The five instructions
entered in each step may be changed in hold mode.
When the hold mode is entered from the external hold con-
tact, the program will stop but the instructions in each step
cannot be changed.
The Command Cartridge
Programs may be stored in for reuse. Command cartridge
capacity is three 51-step programs per side.
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Controller
MicroTenn's controller offers precise temperature measure-
ment and control in the range of -100 to 200 C. A 100 ohm
platinum RTD sensor measures chamber temperature, providing
for the temperature loop.
An optional second loop is used to measure and control
either relative humidity or altitude from 0 to 100. A dif-
ferential thermocouple measures dry-wet bulb depression for
relative humidity measurement. A 0 to 5 volt input from a
transducer is used for altitude measurement.
Proportional band and reset for each of the control loops
is operator-settable.
Temperature channel ( # 1 ) is monitored by deviation from
setpoint and hi-lo limit alarms which are operator-settable.
If a deviation occurs, a contact closes. This contact is used
for special requirements only.
If a limit alarm occurs, the chamber conditioning system
is deenergized and a buzzer sounds.
The limit alarm system actuates via a mechanical relay
associated with the Watch Dog Timer, whic'a also monitors the
operating system in MicroTenn.
Proportional band, reset, deviation, and limit alarms can
be stored as part of each program stored in the command cartridge.
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Battery Backup
The battery backup protects the on board RAM, including the
user's current program, for five years.
KEY DESCRIPTIONS
HOLD KEY selects the programmer's operating state where
setpoints and event outputs remain constant and do not advance
with time. A program will not run when the Hold lamp is on;
and the data in any segment may be changed. (Refer to the
MANUAL SETPOINT and PROGRAM keys.)
When this key is pressed, the programmer is placed in hold
state. The red lamp above the hold key lights.
RUN KEY selects the operating state where the programmer
sends setpoint instructions to the controller, as well as in-
structions to the timed event switches. The run mode may be
accessed by 1) setting the time of day start 2) pressing the
RUN key and indicating a starting segment: 3) pressing an ex-
ternal restart switch. When the external restart switch is
pressed, even though a program is currently running, the pro-
grammer will restart at step 1.
When the RUN key is pressed, the lamp above the RUN key
flashes, and the hold lamp is lit. The lower display flashes
the current step. A new step may be selected. When the
ENTER key is pressed, the lower display flashes channel 1
actual temperature once, then displays channel 1 setpoint.
The run lamp is lit; the programmer lamp flashes, and the
hold lamp is off. The upper display shows the current step.
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If the scroll arrow is pressed, data for event states,
step time elapsed, repeats elasped (in the current step),
next step instruction, and program time (total elapsed) are
displayed.
MANUAL SETPOINT KEY selects the operating state where
setpoint or event states may be changed manually. This key
functions only if the programmer is in hold mode. When this
key is pressed, the red lamp flashes above the MANUAL SETPOINT
key and the setpoint lamp is lit. The lamp above the PROGRAMMER
key is also lit. The display shows current channel 1 set-
point data. Further directions for using, the manual mode
are in the procedures.
PROG KEY selects the operating state where the program
instructions for each step may be entered into the MicroTenn
memory. This key is functional only if the programmer is in
hold mode. When this key is pressed, the red lamp above it
flashes. The lamp above the PROGRAMMER key is aso lit.
NOTE: The HOLD key must be pressed before the PROG
key is functional.
STEP ADVANCE KEY may be used to advance from one step to
the next step when a program is being entered or verified. The
PROGRAM key lamp is on.
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TIME OF DAY displays the current time of day and allows
you to enter the time of day into the MicroTenn memory and set
a twenty-four clock. When this key is pressed a second time,
an instruction to start a program automatically by the time of
day may be entered.
OFF KEY places the controller in the off state and turns
all outputs off. The lamps above MANUAL OUTPUT and AUTO turns off.
MANUAL OUTPUT KEY, is enabled only when dip switch #2 is in
the UP (Closed) position when pressed once, places the controller
in the manual state (open loop). All variable outputs are held
steady and are no longer under automatic control. The manual
lamp is lit. When this key is pressed again time, the
manual lamp flashes and the controller lamp is on. The lower
display shows channel 1 output. At this time, percent output
may be changed: -1 to -100 for cooling and 0 to 100 for
heating. Pressing ENTER allows similar manipulation for channel
2 from 0 to 100%.
AUTO KEY, when pressed once, places the controller in the
automatic mode (closed loop). The outputs change to keep the
precess variable (temperature, humidity) value equal to setpoint.
The red lamp above the key turns on.
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When the AUTO key is pressed a second time, the auto
lamp flashes and the controller lamp is on. Data for 16
outputs from MicroTenn may be reviewed in this mode.
PROGRAMMER/CONTROLLER KEY offers two positions. Each
time it is pressed, it alternately selects either "programmer"
or "controller." When programmer is selected, the upper
light blinks. When controller is selected, the lower light
blinks.
Controller mode arranges circuits so that press of scroll
arrow key allows you to review actual, deviation, proportional
band, reset, deviation set, alarm, and limit alarm settings.
Programmer mode arranges circuits so that pressing of
the scroll arrow key allows you to review setpoint, events,
step time, repeats, next step, and program time.
NOTE: Pressing of the ENTER key alternately toggles the
display between channel #1 (temp.) and channel #2 (Humid).
This applies to setpoint, actual, deviation, and proportional.
SCROLL KEY moves the MicroTenn pointer lights from left
to right: along the data line. This key, an arrow, is used to
review or change the segment data (PROGRAA key) or review pro-
cess control data (PROGRAMMER/CONTROLLER Key).
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LOAD TOP DISPLAY KEY, when pressed, moves dynamic (changing)
data in the lower display to the upper display for reference.
KEYSWITCH has three positions, allowing you to select a
specific operating state for the entire unit. The Full Access
position :Ls self-explanatory. The operate position allows all
access except program (into memory) and changing of any outputs.
Lockout position is used when MicroTenn is interfaced with a
host computer or when no operator input is desired.
CLEAR SWITCH clears the display, much the same as on a hand
calculator. Clears E messages.
ENTER KEY enters new values for various parameters. Al-
ternates between channel 1 and channel 2. (See note under
PROGRAMMER/CONTROLLER Key.) Enters instructions.
ON/OFF KEY alternates event status from on to off and vice versa.
PRINT KEY actuates optional external print routines.
NUMERIC KEYS enter values for all pa7ameters.
PROG ID KEY allows you to identify programs that are
currently in the cartridge library.
READ KEY allows you to read a profile program from the
command cartridge into MicroTenn or send a new copy of the
operating system to MicroTenn.
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WRITE KEY allows you to transfer a profile program
from MicroTenn's memory to the cartridge.
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ERROR MESSAGES
SYSTEM STARTUP MESSAGES
Code Meaning
E0-01 Cold Start init'l selected and executed
E0-02 Cold Start init'l executed due to standby power failure
E0-04 Cold Start init'l due to auto-restart abort
EO-10 Auto Restart init'l selected and executed
EO-20 Auto Restart init'l w/no profile idle found
OPERATING SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGES
Command cartridge Displays:
Code Meaning
E4-01 Required conditions for command cartridge displays are
missing.
E4-02 Identification number is not found in command cartridge
library.
E4-04 Identification number entered is currently in use.
R4-08 The indentification number library is full.
Programmers:
Code Meaning
E5-01 Illegal segment number encountered.
E5-02 Illegal next point number encountered.
E5-04 Illegal re-cycle next point number found.
E5-08 Illegal set point value found ($0000)
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Controller:
Code Meaning
E6-01 High or low temperature alarm
Humidity:
Code Meaning
E7-01 Temperature inputs are out of range.
Command Cartridge Driver:
Code Meaning
E8-01 Operation aborted due to READ error
E8-02 Operation aborted because a functional command cartridge
is not present in the receptacle
E8-04 Operation aborted due to WRITE error or command catridge
switch set to WRITE protect
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INPUT AND OUTPUT LOGIC SPECIFICATION
Controller Logic Inputs
The control loops shall have 6 logic inputs. They shall be:
1. Modified output 11 logic select (I1).
2. Output 14 or output 15 logic select (I2).
3.
Normally open contact for high pressure out-in (I3).
4.
Normally open contact for humidity thermostat (14).
5. Agree logic select (15, jumper to select) affects output #8.
6. Contact for channel #2 logic select (16 shall be used only for
linear input (altitude). The contact shall be normally open
for Humidity and normally closed for Altitude (linear version).
7. Output disable (open = enabled, closed = disable all outputs
except #13 and event #1)
8. T/C humidity select (If temp/linear system in humidity mode
(16 = open) 18 open = external humidity sensor, 18 closed =
T/C humidity algorithm.)
Channel 1 Outputs ( Temperature)
There are ten digital outputs for channel 1. They are listed below
with their prescribed interaction with other outputs and inputs. The
column at the right explains whether they are active in the temperature
(TEMP), temperature/relative humidity (T/H), temperature/altitude (T/ALT)
and/or manual (MAN) modes of operation. Parameter values indicated by
Xn are operator settable.
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TEMPERATURE OUTPUTS (01-010)
Output 1
Fan Motor Off only if controller off.
Output 2 On if temp. deviation
Deviation is greater than (+ or -)
Deviation Alarm setting. The
default value is 300 Deg C,
TEMP T/H T/ALT MAN OFF
A A A A OFF
A A A A OFF
Output 3
or 600 Deg C if over-range is
used. If changed, this value
is stored with each profile.
Primary T.P. heating; 6.375 sec. cycle
Heat time (25ms resolution, 8-bit). A A A A OFF
(4. or - X5 deadband)
Output 4 Off if output #6 is on. A A A OFF OFF
Boost Heat On if output #6 is off.
Output 5
Low Stage
Latches if main cooling
coil output (output 7) is
Compressor greater than X3 A OFF A A OFF
Off if any of following:
1) main cooling coil
(Output 7) is less than
X3 and primary heat
(Output 3 is greater than
X4
2) the setpoint is changing
in the positive direction
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TEMP T/H T/ALT MAN OFF
and the temperature process
variable is greater than X9
15 closed and event #8 is on
Minimum off time is one minute.
Output 6 On if high pressure cut in (r3) A OFF A A A
High Stage is closed.
Compressor
For temperature or temp/alt. A OFF A A OFF
on if low stage (Output 5)
is on.
For temperature/humidity, on A A A A OFF
if ambient cooling coil (Output
11 is on or dehumidifying coil
(Output 14) is enabled.
Minimum off time is 1 minute.
On if (15 is closed and Output A A A A OFF
#8 is on).
Output 7 T.P. Cooling 6.375 second A A A A OFF
Main cycle time, deadband between
Cooling heat/cool (+ or -) X5.
Temp or Temp/Altitude - Off
if low stage compressor
(Output 5) is off.
Temp/Humidity - Off if high
stage compressor (Output 6)
is off.
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TEMP T/H T/ALT MAN OFF
Output 8
Full If 13 is open: A A A A OFF
Cooling Temp or Temp/Altitude on if
low stage compressor (Output
5) is on and temp. setpoint
is less than X6.
Temp/Humidity off if high
stage compressor (Output 6)
is off, on if (Output 6) is on.
If 15 is closed and Event #8
is on:
Latches on if main cooling
coil output (Output 7) is
greater than X7. Off if
main cooling coil output
(Output 7) is less than X7.
and primary heat output
(Output 3) is greater than
X8, or off if delta temp set-
point is greater than 0 and
actual temperature is greater
than X9.
Output 9
Artificial Time Proportioning A A A A OFF
Load Complement of Main Cooling
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TEMP T/H T/ALT MAN OFF
Coil (Output 7). Temp or Temp/
Altitude off if low stage
compressor (Output 5) if off.
Temp/Humidity off if high stage
compressor (Output 6) is off.
Output 10
Cascade On/Off - On if high pressure A OFF A A A
Condenser

cut-in (Input 3) is closed.

On if low stage compressor
(Output 5) is on. A OFF A A OFF
In addition to the above outputs for the temperature channel, an analog
retransmit of -1 to 5V (100 degrees c/volt, independent of range) shall provide
an output for a recording or monitoring device. The retransmit signal shall be
proportional to the percent of span of the process variable.
Channel 2 Outputs (Humidity or Altitude)
There are six outputs for channel 2. They are listed below with their
prescribed interaction with other outputs and inputs. The column at the right
explains whether they are active in the temperature (TEMP), temperature/
relative humidity (T/H), temperature/ altitude (T/ALT) measurement and/or
manual (MAN modes of operation. (A stands for Active.)
HUMIDITY OR ALTITIDE

TEMP T/H T/ALT MAN OFF

Output 11
Ambient Coil If la is open or if C/1
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is closed and Output #14
is off):
Latches on if main cooling OFF A OFF A OFF
coil output (Output 7) is
greater than X7. Off if
main cooling coil output
(Output 7) is less than X7
and primary heat output
(Output 3) is greater than
X8, or off if delta temp set-
point is greater than 0 and
actual temperature is greater
than X9.
If Z1 is closed and output 14
is on, output 11 is off.
Output 12
Humidity
Control T.P. Humidity/vacuum 6.375 OFF A OFF A OFF
(Vacuum for sec. cycle time to Event
temp/alt) In Temp/Hum mode, on if humidity #6
thermostat (a4) is closed.
Deadband is (+X13).
Output 13
Event #1 Same as Event #1 Output A A A OFF OFF
Output 14 If 22 is closed and Event #8 OFF A OFF A OFF
Dehumidify is on, Output 14 is off
to event . t e 7
Coil
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TEMP T/H T/ALT MAN OFF
If Z2 is open or if (32 is
(Vent coil closed and Event #8 is off),
in temp/alt) output 14 is functions as the
Time proportional dehumidify
output (6.375 sec cycle time,
25ms resolution, 8 bit) along
with output 12 which functions
as the humidify output.
The following logic applies:
The deadband between humidify (output 12)
and dehumidify (output 14) is (+/-) X13.
If channel 2 PI output is greater than X12,
Output 14 is disabled.
When channel 2 PI output is less than -X11,
Output 14 Time Proportioning will be enabled.
When enabled, Output 14 will Time Proportion
from -X13 (deadband parameter) to -100%.
HUMIDITY OR ALTITUDE

TEMP T/H T/ALT MAN OFF

Output 15
Chemical Drier
Same logic as output OFF A OFF A OFF
14 except enabled when 12 to event
is closed and Event #8 is on.
Disabled when 12 is open or
Event #8 is off.
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TEMP T/H T/ALT MAN OFF
Output 16
Wick Pan Feed On if in T/H
OFF A OFF A OFF
A 0-5 volt analog retransmit shall also be provided for Channel #2. The
signal is directly proportional to the % of span of the process variable (100
= 5V).
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PREVENTING CUSTOMER'S LOADS FROM
DRIVING TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
Energized test specimens in the chamber may raise
chamber temperature considerably. Test items such as elec-
tronic components, circuit boards, resistors, or electric
motors are typical. Energized specimens should be connected
so that the high temperature cut-out circuit de-energizes
them at the same time it disables chamber conditioning.
Where the specimens are energized through an event
switch, the circuit shown on drawing E-145-1 is suggested
Customer's contact closure 1CR is rated 10 amps resistive
at 115 VAC. Event switching current Lating varies with
application, and must be considered when connections are made.
The important point is: when chamber conditioning heat
is disabled by over-temperature protection, the specimen
must also be de-energized.
TENNEY ENGINEERING, INC.
UNION, N.J. PARAMOUNT, CAUF.
E-145-I
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QUANTITY PER JOB
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DATE BY MODEL NO.
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MICROTENN CALIBRATION CARTRIDGE PROCEDURES
1. Insert calibration cartridge into cartridge port with Cartridge
A side up.
2. Press the READ key.
3. The top display identifies the parameter being addressed. Press
the LOAD TOP DISPLAY key to scroll to the next parameter. If the
top display flashes (indicating an entry error), press the CLEAR
key.
4. Use the numberic key pad and ENTER key to set the lower display to
the desired value for the parameter being addressed. See attached
parameter table.
5. To store the new parameters, press the WRITE key. The unit restarts,
using the new parameters.
6. Remove calibration cartridge from port.
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TENNEY II CALIBRATION CARTRIDGE PARAMETERS
Parameter
Number Parameter Description Available Values
Digital Filter Code 1 = Normal
0 = No Filtering
(use for calibration only)
201 ** unused
202 ** unused
203 10% output
Default 204 20% output
p 205
Values 205 1% deadband
p 206
206 20 Degrees C.
p 207 Logic Parameters
207 10% output
p 208 (correspond to
208 80% output
p 209 X values X1-X13
209 50 Degrees C.
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210 ** unused
p 211
211 10% output
p 212
212 20% output
p 213
213 1% deadband
p 301* = RTD Input Value 2048 = Zero (100 ohms)
calibration 6144 = Span (250 ohms)
p 302* = Linear Input Value 2048 = Zero OV
calibration
6144 = Span 5.0V
p 303 = T/C Input 2048 = Zero OV
calibration 6144 = Span 2.00mV
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Calibration
NOTE
* Potentiometer designations P1, P4, and P5 represent two
pots each in a dual in line (DIP) package. The two
pots are distinguished by the terms right and left
as viewed from the back of the MicroTenn.
** Use the key-lock switch connector center pin as the
ground reference for all voltage meastr:ements.
P2 and P4 are factory set and normally will not require
further adjustment.

POTENTIOMETER ADJJSTMENT
NAME FUNCTION
P2 +5 volt adjust
Adjust P2 so that the voltage at
the top of the VR1 regulator is
4.8 +/- 0.05 VDC. **
Monitor the RESET test pin on the
board with an analog meter
(0 - 5 VDC). **
Adjust P4 (right) fully clockwise
RESET is approx. 5 VDC.
Slowly turn P4 (right) counter
clockwise until RESET just switches
to approx. 0 VDC.
Set the voltage at the top of
theVR 1 package regulator to
5.10 +/- 0.05 VDC.
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POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENT
NAME FUNCTION
P4 power fail trip Power the MicroTenn II through
left* point a variable transformer. Set the
transformer so that the line
voltage to the unit is 95 VAC.
Monitor the PF test pin on the
board with an analog meter
(0 - 5 VDC). **
Adjust P4 (left) fully clockwise
PF is approx. 5 VDC.
Slowly turn P4 (left) counter
clockwise until PF just switches
to approx. 0 VDC.
P1 Ch 2 xmit
right* zero
P1 Ch 2 xmit
left* span
P5 Temp xinit
left* zero
P5 Temp xmit
right* span
Set Ch 1 and Ch 2 inputs so Ch 2
actual display is 0.0%.
Adjust P1 (right) so the voltage at
the 36 pin connector pin 10 with
respect to pin 12 is 0.0 VDC.
Set Ch 1 and Ch 2 inputs so Ch 2
actual display is 100.0 %.
Adjust PI (left) so the voltage at
the 36 pin connector pin 10 with
respect to pin 12 is 5.0 VDC.
Set Ch 1 input so the Ch 1 actual
display is -100.0 degrees.
Adjust P5 (left) so the voltage at
the 36 pin connector pin 11 with
respect to pin 13 is -1.0 VDC.
Set Ch 1 input so the Ch 1 actual
display is 300.0 degrees.
Adjust P5 (right) so the voltage at
the 36 pin connector pin 11 with
respect to pin 13 is 3.0 VDC.
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NOTE
The remaining adjustments require use of the calibration
cartridge.
To calibrate Ch 2 parameters Ch 2 must be enabled (the setpoint
for Ch 2 must be positive) and the RTD input must be set to a
temperature between 0 and 100 degrees.
Before preceeding with the adjustments install the calibration
cartridge and turn off the digital filter (set parameter P 103
to 0). Be sure to turn on the digital filter after completion
of the adjustments
POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENT
NAME FUNCTION
P9 CMRR Short the 36 pin connector pin
14 to 15.
Select calibration parameter
p 302.
The P 302 parameter should be
approx. 2048. Note the actual
indication. (Don't stop. Continue calibrat ing. )
Connect both pins 14 and 15 of
the 36 pin connector to +5 VDC
source.** (That is, apply a common
mode voltage of +5 VDC to the
linear input.)
Adjust P9 until the P 302 parameter
is equal to the P 302 parameter
noted above.
P3 linear
Input 5.0 VDC to the 36 pin
span
connector pin 14 (+) with respect
to pin15(-)..
Select calibration parameter
p 302.
Adjust P3 until the P 302 parameter
is 6144.
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P6 RTD
Install an accurate resistance source
zero
to the RTD input. Set the source to
100 ohms.
Select calibration parameter
P 301.
Adjust P6 until P 301 is 2048.
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250 ohms.
Adjust P8 P 301 is 6144.
P7 T/C input Install a 2.00 mV source to the
span T/C input (pins 21 with respect
to 19 on the 36 pin connector).
Select configuration parameter
P 303.
Adjust P7 until P 303 is 6144.
Note: Turn the filter back on.
YOUMUST PUSH THE WRITE KEY BEFORE REMOVING THE
CARTRIDGE FROM MICROTENN II. IF YOUDO NOT, YOUMAY
GLITCH THE SYSTEM.
MicroTenn II
FOUR SWITCHES ON THE COMMAND CARTRIDGE
Only two of the mina ture slide switches on the MicroTenn II
comma nd ca rtridge a re used. These a re switches #1 a nd #2.
The other two do nothing.
Purpose of the two switches is to protect the progra m
from being written ov er.
Switch #1 protects the contents of ca rtridge side B. Switch
#2 protects side A. When the a ppropria te switch is slid towa rd
plus (+) the contents a re protected.
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TENNEY ENGINERRING, INC,
1090 SPRINGFIELD ROAD
UNION, NEW JERSEY
0 ERATION OF A MICROTENN II - EQUIPPED CHAMBER
Note: This instru ctiona pplies to most sta nda rd Tenneycha mbers
fitted with M icroTennII. A grea t dea l of wha t is written
here a lso a ppli es to specia l cha mbers with MicroTenn.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
Operation 1
Watchdog 4
The Heater Limiter 6
Sensors
7
Instrumentation Fan Activation 8
Conditioner Fan Activation 9
Output for Relative Humidity Recording 10
Control Heat Modulation 11
Boost Heat Control 12
High Stage Compressor Operation 13
Low Stage Compressor Operation 14
Cooling Modulation 15
Cascade Condenser Feed 17
Ambient Coil Feed 18
Humidifier Modulation 19
Dehumidification Control 20
Wick Pan Feed Control 21
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OPERATION OF A MICROTENN II - EQUIPPED CHAMBER
Please read your MicroTenn II manual before attempting to operate
the chamber. MicroTenn II is not only a programmer, but also a con-
troller and alarm system. The chamber cannot be operated except through
proper key strokes on MicroTenn II.
In this instruction, humidity is referred to from time to time. If
yours is a temperature-only chamber, please disregard all references to
the humidity parameter. All remarks pertaining to temperature remain
valid.
Operation
Important: When connecting or disconnecting chamber power, be sure
to remove the command cartridge.
1. Open the circuit breaker on the side of the chamber.
2. Plug the chamber into a receptacle. The small instrument fan
will run. The power light will be on as will the "normal" green light.
3.
The upper display should show a message, the coding of which
is in the MicroTenn instruction manual. The lower display indicates
system identification.
4.
Turn the key switch to "Full Access".
5. Press "Clear" to clear the top display.
6.
Select "Controller" on the Programmer/Controller switch.
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7. Press the scroll arrow to verify channel 1 (temperature)
proportional band. Correct proportional band is listed on the sheet
accompanying this instruction.
8. Press "Enter" to verify channel 2 (humidity). Note: Skip this
step if the chamber lacks humidity capability.
9. Press scroll arrow to verify channel 2 reset. (Humidity only).
10. Press "Enter" to verify channel 1 (temperature) reset.
11. Press scroll arrow to verify deviation alarm.
12. Press scroll arrow to verify lower limit. This will be -100.
13. Press "Enter" to verify upper limit. This is set by Tenney at
a temperature approximately 10C above the high temperature rating of
the chamber.
14. Press Programmer/Controller switch. Programmer light will flash.
Lower display will indicate channel 1 (temperature) setpoint.
15. Press "Enter". Channel 2 (humidity) setpoint will appear in the
lower display.
16. Press "Manual" setpoint key.
17. Enter desired setpoint temperature in channel 1.
18. Enter desired setpoint humidity in channel 2. (On humidity
chambers only.)
19. Close the circuit breaker. This will arm the instrumentation.
It will also permit the recorder to record, on chambers fitted with this
option.
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20. Press controller "Auto". The chamber will now run, simulating
the temperature and humidity conditions entered into its setpoints.
Note:
The procedure given here will help you get the chamber into oper-
ation. However, to operate the chamber with programs and to use Micro-
Tenn to its fullest capability, please read the accompanying MicroTenn
instruction manual.
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Watchdog System
Watchdog relay ICI is shown on the schematic drawing to have
one normally-open and one normally-closed contact. When circuit
parameters are in safe configuration (no out of tolerance conditions)
the N.O. contact is closed; the NC contact is open.
When conditions are OK, the N.O. contact energizes the green
normal light, and, through heat limiter HL, energizes the coil of
relay 1CR. Relay 1CR performs two functions when energized.
1. It provides a customer's contact closure, closed when
circuits are OK.
2. It opens the circuit to 1CB circuit breaker trip coil,
allowing circuit breaker 1CB to remain closed.
When watchdog relay ICI detects an out-of-tolerance condition,
it transfers its contacts. Its N.C. contact now energizes the
warning buzzer through switch 1SS; and the contact also energizes
the red alarm light. Simultaneously, through its N.O. contact, the
watchdog relay extinguishes the green normal light, and de-energizes
relay 1CR. When de-energized, relay 1CR performs two functions:
1. It opens the customer's contact.
2. It energizes trip coil 1CB in the circuit breaker. When
energized, even briefly, the trip coil opens circuit breaker 1CB,
effectively shutting down the facility. Breaker 1CB will now
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remain open until manually reset. However, the breaker will not
remain reset until the alarm condition has been cleared.
On the electrical schematic, silence switch 1SS is shown in
normal position, allowing the watchdog relay to sound the buzzer
when in alarm state. However, if the switch is thrown to its
alternate (silence) position, the buzzer cannot be energized when
the watchdog is in alarm state. In this case, silence light will
be energized.
If silence is selected on switch 1SS when the watchdog is in
safe state, the buzzer will be energized through the N.O. contact
in ICI. This ringback feature reminds you to return the switch to
its correct position.
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The Heat Limiter
Heat Limiter HL is wired in series between the watchdog relay's
normally-open (N.O.) contact and the coil of relay 1CR. On sensing
temperature above its rating, heat limiter HL open-circuits, de-
energizing relay 1CR. In response, the relay opens the customer's
contact. The relay also applies voltage to the trip coil in cir-
cuit breaker 1CB. This opens the circuit breaker and shuts down
the facility.
In order to re-start the facility, you must replace the heat
limiter, then manually close the circuit breaker.
Warning
The heater limiter can be worked on only after the chamber has
cooled and only when it is disconnected from all sources of power.
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Sensors
MicroTenn II is provided with the following sensors:
1. Platinum resistance sensor measures dry bulb temperature in
the chamber. Its response is used by the instrument to control temp-
erature in a bridge control circuit. It is also used to provide dry
bulb temperature reference for the humidity controller. Also for
alarm circuit.
2. Differential wet/dry bulb thermocouple sensor measures hum-
idity. At high humidity the differential voltage signal is high; at
low humidity the signal is low. This signal, combined with the dry
bulb temperature signal gives the humidity control instrumentation its
measured variable input.
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Instrumentation Fan Activation
The instrumentation fan, blowing vertically upward into the
instrument compartment, is energized by 115 VAC power whenever
the chamber is connected to its power source. Opening of circuit
breaker 1CB does not de-energize the fan. Service persons should
keep this in mind.
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Conditioner Fan Activation
Switching module 1SM-01 energizes the conditioner fan directly
provided the fan motor is small enough to draw 3 amps or less. Where
the fan draws more than 3 amps, the switching module energizes the
fan through a triac.
Switching module 1SM-01 is energized by MicroTenn whenever
the controller is modulating any parameter. The fan is off only
when the controller is off.
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Output for Relative Humidity Recording
MicroTenn measures chamber relative humidity with its dif-
ferential thermocouple wet/dry sensor and its dry bulb resistance
sensor. Measured relative humidity is converted to a 0 - 5 VDC
output signal which is transmitted to a recorder or digital read-
out instruments. 0 VDC is equivalent to 0% RH, and 5 VDC is equiva-
lent to 100% relative humidity.
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Control heat Modulation
Comparing measured variable chamber temperature against
setpoint temperature, the MicroTenn temperature control cir-
cuit conducts when determining that chamber temperature is
low. Output is time-proportioned on a 6.375 second cycle
time. Percentage of on-time increases as temperature devi-
ates farther from setpoint, provided that temperature is in
the proportional band. When difference between measured and
setpoint temperature is outside of the proportional band, on-
time is 100%.
Proportional band is adjustable between 0% and 100%.
In signaling for control heat, MicroTenn conducts through
switching module 1SM-03. This switching module triggers triac
ITIF-03 which energizes the control heater bank.
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Boost Heat Control
Many chambers are fitted with one or two steps of boost heat,
these systems functioning as follows:
Single step of boost heat is energized whenever output 6 (HS
Comp) is off.
Where the chamber has two steps of boost heat, the second boost
step follows the first, delayed by a time capsule. The sequence is
as follows: The first step is energized and operates for two minu-
tes approximately. If, after two minutes, the heat requirement is
not satisfied, the time capsule times-out, energizing the second
step. When the heat requirement is satisfied, module 1SM-04 de-
energizes both boost steps. If there is again a demand for boost
heat, the module energizes step No. 1, then the capsule, after its
delay time, energizes step No. 2. However, if the boost heat re-
quirement is satisfied before the capsule times-out, the No. 2
heater will not respond.
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High Stage Compressor Operation
When MicroTenn signals for high stage refrigeration compressor
operation, it energizes switching module 1SM-06. Through a triac
interface or, on larger compressors, through a line contactor, the
switching module energizes the compressor.
1SM-06 conducts in response to automatic pumpdown requirement,
and conducts when the low stage compressor runs. It also conducts
for ambient cooling or dehumidification requirement. Minimum off-
time is one minute. This protects the compressor against rapid
cycling.
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Low Stage Compressor Operation
When MicroTenn signals for low stage refrigeration compressor
operation, it energizes switching module ISM-05. Through a triac
interface or, on larger compressors, through a line contactor, the
switching module energizes the compressor.
1SM-05 conducts when the main cooling output is greater than
preset %. It ceases conducting if high stage protection is open
or if low stage protection is open. It is off if primary heat is
greater than preset % or the change in setpoint is toward a warmer
temperature.
Note: % power is set at factory for your chambers optimum
operation.
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Cooling Modulation
On most chambers, switching module 1SM-08 opens the full main
coil solenoid feed valve when the low stage compressor is running
and chamber setpoint is less than 20C. Switching module 1SM-08,
when conducting, also arms the artificial loading valve control.
This control opens the artificial loading valve when head pressure
exceeds a preset value. On chambers using the described control
system, chamber temperature is modulated by bucking time propor-
tioned heat against fixed refrigeration.
On some larger chambers, module 1SM-08 opens the full main
coil solenoid feed valve as described above. In addition, module
1SM-07 operates the main coil solenoid feed valve on a time pro-
portioned cooling cycle of 6.375 seconds. This is operated by
the temperature control circuitry which also proportions heat, as
described elsewhere. Between heating and cooling, there is a 1%
dead band preventing the two functions from bucking each other.
On a temperature/humidity chamber, output of 1SM-07 is off when
the high stage compressor is off. On a temperature chamber,
1SM-07 is off when the low stage compressor is off.
The artificial loading solenoid valve is opened by switching
module 1SM-09 on a time proportioned basis complementary to the
main cooling coil valve. In other words, the loading valve opens
when the coil feed valve closes, and vice versa. Purpose of the
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artificial loading valve is to provide sufficient mass flow in the
refrigeration system when the coil is not being fed. On temperature
chambers, 1SM-09 is off when the low stage compressor if off. On
temperature/humidity chambers, it is off when the high stage com-
pressor is off.
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Cascade Condenser Feed
The cascade condenser uses high stage refrigerant to condense
the low stage. High stage refrigerant is admitted to the condenser
(which is a heat exchanger) on command from switching module 1SM-10
which opens the solenoid valve. The module conducts if high pres-
sure cutout is closed or low stage compressor is running.
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Ambient Coil Feed
The ambient coil feed solenoid valve is operated by switching
module 2SM-11. Purpose of the ambient coil is to cool the chamber
at moderate temperatures, and to cool humidity chambers when humi-
dity is being controlled.
Module 2SM-11 conducts if the main cooling coil output is
greater than preset %. It ceases conducting if main cooling
coil output is less than preset % and primary (control) heat
output is greater than preset %. It ceases conducting if temp-
erature setpoint is greater than chamber temperature.
Note: % power is set at factory for your chambers optimum
operation.
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Humidifier Modulation
Comparing measured variable chamber humidity against setpoint
humidity, MicroTenn's humidity control circuit conducts when deter-
mining that chamber humidity is low.
Output is time proportioned on a 6.375 second cyle time, and
output is through switching module 2SM-12 which triggers triac
2TIF-12. The triac energizes the humidifier's immersion heater.
Percentage of on-time. increases as humidity deviates farther from
setpoint, provided that humidity is in the proportional band.
When difference between measured and setpoint humidity is outside
of the proportional band, on time is 100%.
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Dehumidification Control
Output is time proportioned on a 6.375 second cycle time.
On detecting the need for dehumification, the humidity control
circuitry energizes the dehumidification solenoid valve through
switching module 2SM-:.4. The solenoid valve admits refrigerant
to the coil.
Module 2SM-14 conducts if chamber humidity is measured
greater than 6.1% of setpoint. The module ceases conducting
when time proportioned humidity control is greater than pre-
set % or humidity is :Lower than setpoint.
Note: % power is set at factory for your chamber optimum
operation.
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Wick Pan Feed Control
When the chamber is simulating humidity conditions, the wick
pan feed water solenoic valve is energized by switching module
2SM-16. The switching module operates the valve directly.
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