INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR

VT48/96/72… 26+ FUZZY PID

1. INTRODUCTION

This manual contains information for the installation, operation and tuning of your Vertex
VT26+ series FUZZY ENHANCED auto-tuning microprocessor based controller. These
controllers carry a two-year factory warranty. The VERTEX microprocessor controllers are
FUZZY ENHANCED “proportional + integral + derivative” (PID) controllers that come in a
variety of standard DIN sizes. The input is configurable and allows selection of inputs between
thermocouples and RTD’s. You can also have 4~20 and other linear inputs as an option to be
specified when ordering the controller. When ordering your controller you can choose between
Relay, SSR, Heat / Cool, 4~20 mA or other output signals. They have dual displays that show
the input (measured temperature) in the top digital display and the required set point in the lower.
They all come standard with 2 alarm relay outputs. The controller boasts a comprehensive range
of other features that include a ramp, soft start with power limiting, auto/manual function and
comes standard with two configurable alarms. The controllers can be switched to manual and
can work as “time based ratio out-put controllers” in the event of thermocouple or input failures
taking place. There are other options you can choose including “retransmission” of either the PV
or SV or RS485 communications.

Features:

 T/C, RTD selectable from front panel or as optional extra Linear Input.
 Heating output Relay, SSR or analog to be chosen when ordering
 Fuzzy enhanced PID Control.
 Auto / Manual Bumpless Transfer.
 Two alarm outputs.
 Standby and Latch mode can be combined with 8 different alarm functions.
 Ramp to set point and soak functions.
 Soft- start function.
 Universal power supply : 100~240VAC, 50/60Hz. Or as optional extra 24
Vdc/Vac
 PV or SV Retransmission (Cannot have retransmission and Cooling output
together.
 RS-485 communication port as optional extra.(MODBUS RTU)
 Input sampling time 0.1 sec

2. IN A HURRY

These Vertex temperature controllers, although quiet sophisticated, can be equally very
simple to use. In its simplest form, all you need to do is install it and get the wiring right,
(YOU MUST READ CONNECTIONS AND WIRING section) turn it on, check that the
thermocouple type it is correct, (during the self test it will display the input type), make
sure it is reading more or less the right temperature, that the heating elements actually get
hot when the “C1” light is on and away you go. No need for laboriously reading this
manual and changing and setting all the parameters….Just turn it on and when the system

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 it is controlling has reached it’s operating temperature, do an “auto-tune” as explained in
the section “Tuning your VERTEX VT26 series controller” You can also however explore
all the parameters and set and use it in any way you may wish. If you are not sure please
contact Vertex and ask, we are always happy to help.

To change the set point, first highlight the digit you wish to change using the sideways shift
key and then use the up and down keys to make the change.

Please search in YouTube for “Vertex VT26 Series” for more info about these controllers

■ FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

(1) PV - Process Value

(2) SV - Setting Value

(3) AT - Auto tuning LED

(4) MA - Manual mode

LED

(5) A1 - Alarm 1 LED

(6) A2 - Alarm 2 LED

(7) C1 - Control 1 LED

(8) C2 - Control 2 LED

(1) - SET KEY. Press once to access the next programmable parameter. Press this
key for 5 seconds to reset alarm timer.

(2) - UP KEY. Press to increase the set point or parameter value.

(3) - DOWN KEY. Press to decrease the set point or parameter value.

(4) - SHIFT KEY. Press the shift key for 5 seconds to execute Auto Tune process
(Yes. 1 mode)
To abort the Yes. 1 Auto Tune process, press the shift key for 5 seconds.

(5) - Press the SET and UP keys once to return the normal operation.

(6) - LEVEL KEY. Press the SET and SHIFT keys simultaneously for 5 seconds to
select programming level, then press SET key to enter this level.

(7) - Press the UP and DOWN keys simultaneously for 5 seconds to access
“LnLo” and “LnHi” parameters.

■ PANEL CUTOUT

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Model A B C D E a b c d
VT-
48 48 6 100 45 45+0.5 45+0.5 60 48
4826+

(Unit:mm)

■ WIRING PRECAUTIONS

1. Before wiring, verify the controller label for correct model number and option.
2. For thermocouple input, use the appropriate compensation wire. And note the polarity of
input signal.
3. To avoid noise induction, keep input signal wire away from instrument power line, load
lines and power lines of other electric equipment.

Connections Explained

These are typical input connection drawing intended to explain the schematic symbols:

Now let’s look at the detail included here……

RTD Input looks like this Thermocouple input like this mA or mV looks like this

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■ PROGRAMMING LEVEL PARAMETERS
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1. When 2nd Output (Cooling) is not selected, CPb、Cti、Ctd、HYS2 and db parameters

are not available.
2. When Pb≠0.0， HYS1 will be skipped.
3. When CPb≠0.0，HYS2 will be skipped.
4. When Pb＝0.0，ti、td will be skipped.
5. When CPb＝0.0，Cti、Ctd will be skipped.
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PARAMATER DESCRIPTION

LEVEL Selection

Press keys for at least 5 seconds to access Soft Level.

Use or key to select programming level. Then press key to enter

this level.
Level Description

SoFt Level
PID Level
Option Level

USER LEVEL
Code Description Range Default
Set point value for control. To change press ◄button
to highlight digit then use up and down buttons to LoLt - HiLt 500
change.
Alarm 1 set point value or Timer set value if A1FU is set
-1999 - 9999/
to T.on or T. off, the unit can be HH.MM or MM.SS. It 10
00.00~99.59
depends on the “P.tnE” parameter.
Alarm 2 set point value or Timer set value if A2FU is set
-1999 - 9999/
to T.on or T. off, the unit can be HH.MM or MM.SS. It 10
00.00~99.59
depends on the “P.tnE” parameter.
：Auto-tuning is disable
：Auto-tuning at setpoint.
no
：Low PV type auto-tuning.
This is done at 10% below SP during Auto-tuning.
：Control is done by PID control automatically.
no
：Output is manually adjusted by operator
Output percentage. Adjustable when “Hand” is set to
-100.0 - 100.0 100.0
“Yes”

SOFT LEVEL
Code Description Range Default
Ramp rate for the process value to limit an abrupt 0 – 9999
0.0
Change of process.( ℃/min.) （0.0 - 999.9）
Set point value of soft-start LoLt - HiLt 0
Output percentage of soft-start 0.0 - 100.0 100.0

PID LEVEL
Code Description Range Default
Proportional band variable. Set to 0.0 for ON/OFF
0.0-300.0% 10.0
control mode.
Integral time (Reset). This value is automatically
calculated by activating the Autotune function. If 0-3600sec 240
desired, the user can later adjust this parameter to
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better suit the application. When PB=0.0, this
parameter will be not available. When set to zero, Pb
& td ≠ 0 for PD control.
Derivative (Rate). This value is automatically
calculated by activating the Auto tune function. If
desired, the user can later adjust this parameter to
0-900sec 60
better suit the application. When PB=0.0, this
parameter will be not available. When set to zero, Pb
& td ≠ 0 for PI control.
Proportional cycle time of output 1. 0-100sec 15
Proportional band variable for secondary control
0.0-300.0% 10.0
output (cooling). Set 0.0 for ON/OFF.
Integral time for secondary control output. When
PB=0.0, this parameter will be not available. When set 0-3600sec 240
to zero, Pb & td ≠ 0 for PD control.
Derivative time for secondary control output. When
Pb=0.0, this parameter will be not available. When set 0-900sec 60
to zero, Pb & ti ≠ 0 for PI control.
Proportional cycle time of output 2. 0-100sec 15
Hysteresis for ON/OFF control on output 1. 0-2000
1
(0.0-200.0)
Hysteresis for ON/OFF control on output 2. 0-2000
1
(0.0-200.0)
Hysteresis of alarm 1. 0-2000 1
Hysteresis of alarm 2. 0-2000 1
Dead band value. This defines the area in which
output 1 and output 2 are both active (negative value) -1000-1000
0
or the area in which output 1 and output 2 are both (-100.0-100.0)
inactive (positive value).
Set point offset. This value will be added to SV to
-1000-1000
perform control. It mainly used to eliminate offset error 0
(-100.0-100.0)
during P control.
Process value offset. Permits the user to offset the PV -1000-2000
0
indication from the actual PV. (-100.0-200.0)
Parameter lock. This security feature locks out selected
levels or single parameters prohibiting tampering and
inadvertent programming changes.
All parameters are locked
0000
out.
0001 Only SP is adjustable
Only USER level is
0010
adjustable
USER and PID levels are
0011
adjustable.
0100
USER,PID,OPTI levels
0100
are adjustable.
USER,SOFT,PID,OPTI
0101
levels are adjustable.
0101~0 All parameters in all
111 levels are opened.
1000=0000,1001=0001,
1000~1 1010=0010,1011=0011,1
111 100=0100
but Output 2 is opened.

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OPTION LEVEL

Code Description Range Default

Input type selection.
TYPE RANGE(℃) RANGE(℉)
J -50~1000 -58~1832
K -50~1370 -58~2498
T -270~400 -454~752
E -50~950 -58~1742
B 0~1800 32~3272
Refer to figure. K
R -50~1750 -58~3182
S -50~1750 -58~3182
N -50~1300 -58~2372
C -50~1800 -58~3272
D-PT -200~850 -328~1562
J-PT -200~600 -328~1112
LINE -1999~9999
Unit of process value
：Degrees C.
℃
：Degrees F.
: Engineer unit for linear input.
Decimal point selection.
0000：No decimal point.
000.0：0.1 resolution 0000
000.0
00.00：0.01 resolution, used for linear input only. 0000
00.00
0.000：0.001 resolution, used for linear input only. 0.000
After change decimal point, please reconfirm the
parameter.
Output 1 control action.
: Reverse action for heating.
: Direct action for cooling.
Low limit of span or range. Set the low limit lower
Full range 0
than the lowest expected SV and PV display.
High limit of span or range. Set the high limit higher
Full range 1000
than highest expected SV and PV display.
Software filter. 0.0-99.9 10.0
Time scale for timer alarm.
Hours:Minutes; 00.00~99.59 00.00
Minutes:Seconds
None, Hi, Lo,
Alarm 1 function. Refer to alarm function section for
dif.H, dif.L,
detail.
bd.Hi , bd.Lo
If A1FU=None, it means alarm function is cancelled.
t.on, t.oFF
Alarm 1 mode. Refer to alarm mode section for none, Stdy,
detail.. Lath, St.La
Alarm 2 function. Refer to alarm function section for none, Hi, Lo,
detail dif.H, dif.L,

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 If A2FU=None, it means alarm function is cancelled. bd.Hi, bd.Lo
t.on, t.oFF
none, Stdy,
Alarm 2 mode. Refer to alarm mode section for detail.
Lath, St.La
Address of controller when communication with
0 - 255 1
master device.
Communication baud rate. 2.4k=2400bps, 4.8k=4800 2.4k, 4.8k
9.6k
bps, 9.6k=9600 bps, 19.2k=19200 bps 9.6k, 19.2k

Code Description Range Default

Low Scale of Linear Input -1999~9999(-
0.0
199.9~999.9)
High Scale of Linear Input -1999~9999(-
100.0
199.9~999.9)

Scaling for Linear Input

1. Press the UP and DOWN keys simultaneously for 5 seconds to access “LnLo”
parameter.
2. Adjust “LnLo” setting to correspond the low scale and after adjustment press key
once to access “LnHi” parameter.
3. Adjust “LnHi” setting to correspond the high scale and after adjustment press key
once for normal operation.

■ ALARM FUNCTION
Select the alarm function
nonE – Alarm action off.
Hi – Process high alarm with Form A contact
Lo – Process low alarm with Form A contact
diF.H – Deviation high alarm with Form A contact
diF.L – Deviation low alarm with Form A contact
bd.Hi – Deviation band high alarm with Form A contact
bd.Lo – Deviation band low alarm with Form A contact
t.on – On-timer with Form A contact
t.oFF –Off-timer with Form A contact

b noE – Alarm action off

b.Hi – Process high alarm with Form B contact
b.Lo – Process low alarm with Form B contact
b.diH – Deviation high alarm with Form B contact
b.diL – Deviation low alarm with Form B contact
b.bdH – Deviation band high alarm with Form B contact
b.bdL – Deviation band low alarm with Form B contact
b.ton – On-timer with Form B contact
b.toF –Off-timer with Form B contact

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ALARM MODE

A1MD/A2MD DESCRIPTION
Normal alarm mode/ When timer function is selected, PV<SV timer
function is not available.
Standby mode When selected, in any alarm function, prevents an alarm
on power on. The alarm is enabled only when the process value reach
alarm set point. Also known as “Startup inhibit” and is useful for avoiding
alarm trips during startup.
Latch mode. When selected, the alarm output and indicator latch as the
alarm occurs. The alarm output and indicator will be energized even if the
alarm condition has been cleared unless the power is shut off.
When Timer function is selected, PV< SV timer function is available.

Standby and latch mode

AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL OUTPUT CONTROL

Automatic control is the normal mode of controller operation. In automatic control mode
the controller automatically adjust the control output percentage by PID algorithm so that
the PV=SV. The PID parameter Pb, Ti and Td can be also calculated by Auto Tune
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procedure.
Manual control allows the user to manually drive the output percentage from 0.0 to
100.0%. To access the manual mode, set the “ ”parameter to “ ”, the rightmost
decimal (MA) on SV display will flash. Then the “ ” parameter will display alternately ”
” and process value. The output percentage then can be adjusted by pressing UP or
DOWN key. To abort the manual control just simply set the “ ” to “ ”.

2.1. HEAT / COOL USING THE ALARM

1. When it is required to have “Heat” and “Cooling” as for example on an extrusion barrel, you
can use the alarm setting as the “cooling setpoint”.
2. The alarm based cooling will be on/off and not proportional.
3. This in itself is not bad, as if you are cooling using a fan, or in other applications you may
have compressor cooling, you cannot use proportional control, as switching a fan motor or
compressor “on and off” rapidly will burn it out in any case.
4. In the case of liquid cooling (solenoid) on extrusion barrel zones, this method works just as
well as proportional.
5. You can however have a second output (optional extra) that will provide full PID control on a
second output and use it on a solenoid liquid cooling system should you so require.
6. When using the “alarm” for cooling, you can set the gap between the heating and cooling
setpoints, and also specify how long the cooling must stay on each time it switches on using
the “hysteresis” adjustment.
7. When using the alarm for cooling, the first thing to do is select the “Alarm Function” that links
the alarm to the setpoint by a fixed “Gap”. You will find on your unit that the factory default is
set to this so it is not necessary to change anything. That is Alarm Function “diF.H”
(Deviation alarm high) selected in “oPt 1” level. The VT26 series controllers are supplied
with this as a default setting.
8. This means that the Alarm setpoint will be linked to the main (Heating) setpoint by a gap as
shown below.
9. When you move the main setpoint (Heating Setpoint) the Alarm (Cooling Setpoint) will follow,
always offset by the gap.
10. Once you have selected this function you now set the gap.
11. This is done in Level 1 using the “A1Sp” setting. This will be the amount of degrees C that
the Alarm Setpoint (Cooling Setpoint) will be above the Main Setpoint (Heating Setpoint)
12. You can now set the ‘Hysterisis” band attached to the alarm setpoint that will determine how
long the cooling stays on each time it is switched on.
13. The temperature must rise to the alarm setpoint which in this case will be the main setpoint
+ the alarm 1 setpoint before the alarm (cooling) will switch on.
14. It will now stay on until the temperature has dropped below the lower limit of the hysteresis
band before the cooling will switch off.
15. This setting is set in degrees C

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AUTO TUNE

In order to automatically set the PID parameter in PID level (“Pb” proportional band, “ti:
integral time or reset and “td” derivative time or rate), first adjust the controller’s set point to
a value, which closely approximates your application. Allow te system to warm up and
settle down at that operating temperature before attempting an auto-tune process. Set the
“ ” parameter to “ ” for standard type auto tune at and around the setpoint or
“ ” for auto-tune 10% below the current setpoint. The right-most decimal point (AT) on
the PV display begins flashing. The auto tune procedure will take two cycle oscillations.
After that, the controller performs PID control with the “learned” PID value to verify the
results. Finally the PID values will be entered into the nonvolatile memory and then start
the Fuzzy enhanced PID control. The auto tune process can last from several minutes up
to two hours, depending on the system’s parameter. A time out error will occur if the auto
tune process cannot be completed within two hours, in this case, try to set the PID
parameters manually.

Under normal circumstances if it does not complete within say 10 minutes something is
wrong. To abort an auto tune process, simply set the “ ” parameter to “ ”.

On/Off control

The controller can also be set to ON/OFF, PI, PD and P control mode. Set Pb = 0 for
ON/OFF control mode. Set ti = 0 for PD control mode. Set td = 0 fro PI control mode and ti,
td = 0 fro P control mode. The Hysteresis (dead band) 0f ON/OFF control can be set as
follow:

When the second control output (output 2) is equipped the proportional band of output 2
and dead band are defined as follow:

Parameter Retransmission
As an optional extra you can have a retransmission of either the process value or setpoint
value re-transmission. However you can only have either Output 2 or Re-transmission but
not both.

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Auxiliary Power Source

A 24 Vdc 40 mA auxiliary power source is available to drive 4 wire input devices

■ ERROR MESSAGE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Probable Solution

-Sensor break error -Replace sensor
-Sensor not connected -Check the sensor is connected correctly

-Unit must be repaired or replaced.

-Check for outside source of damage such as
transient voltage spikes.
-A/D converter damage
-If the wires are connected back to front, at first
you will simply get a negative reading then when
it goes out of range the ader error.
-Auto tune time out error Set Pb, ti, td manually.
Keypad no -Keypads are locked -Set” ”to a proper value
function -Keypads defective -Replace keypads
Process value -Improper setting of Pb, -Start AT process to set Pb, Ti, Td automatically
unstable Ti, Td and CT -Set Pb, Ti, Td manually
-No heater power or fuse
No heat or open -Check output wiring and fuse
output -Output device defective -Replace output device
or incorrect output used
All LED’s and
-No power to controller -Check power lines connection
display not
-SMPS failure -Replace SMPS
light
-Electromagnetic -Suppress arcing contacts in system to eliminate
Process Value
Interference (EMI) or high voltage spike sources. Separate sensor
changed
Radio Frequency and controller wiring from “dirty” power lines.
abnormally
Interference (RFI) Ground heaters
Entered -Fail to enter data to
-Replace EEPROM
data lost EEPROM

VERTEX 10/2016

VERTEX is constantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information

contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been
taken in the preparation of this manual

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