Configurable Multi-input,

Multi-set point Controller

for Servomotors
XP Series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MIU.XP-5/96.12/E
COD. J30 154 1AXP ING

ASCON spa
 GENERAL INDEX

1 IDENTIFICATION OF MODEL ...................................... pag. 1

2 FUNCTION OF KEYS AND DISPLAYS ......................... pag. 3

3 DIMENSIONS, INSTALLATION ..................................... pag. 6

4 ELECTRICAL WIRING ................................................... pag. 7

5 Y2 - Y3 AUXILIARY OUTPUTS ...................................... pag. 12

6 PASSWORDS ................................................................ pag. 14

7 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE (see enclosed leaflet)

CONFIGURATION
PARAMETERS

8 OPERATING DIRECTIONS (see enclosed leaflet)

SET POINT
AUTO/MAN
LOC/REM
AUTO-TUNE

9 MODIFYING THE OPERATING STATE ........................ pag. 15

12 TECHNICAL DATA ......................................................... pag. 16

SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
(see the instruction manual “SERIAL COMMUNICATION
SUPPLEMENT” supplied separately)

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 1 • IDENTIFICATION OF MODEL

Thank you for choosing an ASCON controller

The instruments of the XP series belong to the last generation of

microprocessor based controller, are universal, very powerful but
simple to use.
They are fitted with AUTO-TUNE, as aid for system start-up, and serial
communication for introduction into a distributed control network.
They are complete because all possible variables are always present.
Configuration of the instrument permits determination of the operating
mode according to the application required.

1.1 Identification of model

Model code Configuration code Beginning and end of scale

XP - A B C D

Power supply A
100 …240 V 50/60 Hz 3
16 …28 V 50/60 Hz and 20…30 Vdc 5
Serial communications
275.8
B 275.8
None 0 4 50
20mA C.L. Std Ascon protocol 1
20mA C.L. Modbus/Jbus protocol 2
OPTIONS

Retransmission output Y4 C
None 0
Fitted (4...20 mA or 0...10 Vdc) 1
Set point D
Standard
(up to 4 mem. or Loc./Rem.) 0
Time-programmable 1
(11 segments)

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 1 • IDENTIFICATION OF MODEL

1.2 Configuration code

Configuration code Beginning and end of

scale
E F 5 H I L M N O P

Model code

Input X E
275.8
275.8
1st part

F 4 50
Main output Y1 5
H
OPZIONI

Auxiliary output Y2 I
part

Auxiliary output Y3 L
2nd

Retransmission output Y4 M
Set point W N

Beginning and end of scale O

((for configurable scales only)) P

The controller is normally configured in the factory.

If this appears at the power-up

9.999
! the controller IS NOT CONFIGURED 9999
C0
In order to configure the controller, follow the
configuration procedure reported in the enclosed leaflet

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 2 • FUNCTION OF KEYS AND DISPLAYS

Auto-tune in course 12 1 Process variable (X)

275.8
Program holden 15
Active Remote Set 11
2 Set point (W)

275.8
Active serial communication 13 10 Manual operation
Memorized programme in
execution 14 3 Servomotor position
5 Main output Y1 increases

4 50
Auxiliary window N° 4 7a servomotor position when
"ON"
6
7b Main output Y1F (cool)
decreases servomotor
Auxiliary output Y3 “ON” 9 position when 'ON"
Auxiliary output Y2 “ON” 8 16 Edit Set point
18 Increment digit
Functions (menu) 19
17 Select digit
Face seal IP54
20 Confirm data
Withdrawal screw 21 Automatic/Manual

Front cover

NUMERIC INDICATORS X, W, Y, N°
1 - Process The value of measure X is expressed in engineering
variable (X) (green) units.
If above end of scale 8888
____
If below beginning of scale 8888
----
10
275.8 - In programmation: displays parameter values
- In configuration: displays the values of the 1st part
of the configuration code (see enclosed leaflet)

2 - Set point (W) Displays the operating Set point value

(green) (Local or Remote)
- In programmation: displays the parameter codes
7.5
275.8 - In configuration: displays the index values of the 2nd
part of the configuration code (see enclosed leaflet)

3 - Output Y1 (green) Displays the value of servomotor position from 0…100%

- In configuration: Displays the mnemonic code Co
7.5
50
4 - Auxiliary Normally off, lights up to display
window N° (green) a - the selected N° of 1 of the 4 stored Set points ,

4
in which case led 5 “W” lights up too
7.5 b - the N° of the segment in execution (option with

4 4
programmable set, see chapter 11)
a b in this case, led 6 “SG” lights up too

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 2 • FUNCTION OF KEYS AND DISPLAYS

LEDS FOR OUTPUT STATE

7a - Output Y1 (increase) Lit with output Y1 "ON" (increasing servomotor
position)

7b - Output Y1 (decrease) Lit with output Y1 "ON" (decreasing servomotor

position )

8 - Output Y2 (red) Lit with output Y2 "ON"

9 - Output Y3 (red) Lit with output Y3 "ON"

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LEDS FOR OPERATING STATE

10 - Manual (green) Lit in Manual operation
MAN

11 - Remote (green) Lit when the Remote Set point is operating

(if off, the operating Set point is the Local one)
REM

12 - Auto-Tune (green) Lit when Auto-Tune is in course

AT
13 - Serial comm. (green) Permanently lit when the serial communication
is enabled to write.
SCI Flashes with signal in transit

14 - In execution (green) When lit indicates that

the stored programme
RUN is in course Only for
instruments with
15 - Program holden (green) When lit indicates time - programmable
temporary suspension option
HLD of the programme in
course

Loop -
275.8 With output Y3 active and configured as Loop
Break Alarm, the front displays X and W are
Break - 275.8
flashing (see p. 13)
Alarm 4 50

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 2 • FUNCTION OF KEYS AND DISPLAYS

KEYS
16 - Edit Set Point Standard configuration:
(1 Local + 4 storable used for:
• modifying the Set point
• recalling the 4 memorized Set points
(see enclosed leaflet)
Remote Set configuration:
(1 Local + 1 Remote) used for:
• passing from Local to Remote Set point
and viceversa (see enclosed leaflet)
Programmed Set configuration:
(see chapter 11)
• to recall the Local operating Set point
• to start, stop, start again the
execution of the memorized programme

17 - Digit selection Selects the digit to be modified

(see enclosed leaflet)
In Manual operation, decrements the Keys for
value of main output Y1 modifying
numeric
18 - Increment digit Increments the value of the flashing values of
digit, from 0 to 9 any data
In manual operation increments the
value of main output Y1
19 - Functions Permits access to menu of functions
to be programmed Keys for data
programming
and
20 - Enter Enter or Scroll of values and modes processing
of operation

21 - Auto/Man Passage from Automatic to Manual operation and

viceversa

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 3 • DIMENSIONS - INSTALLATION

3.1 - Overall dimensions (in compliance with DIN 43700)

48 14 150 65 min.

96
W - +

F A/M

110
min.
Front cover Ring with hook
projection and locking screw +0.8
92

Advised +0.6
thickness 1 ÷ 16 45
Wiring protection plate Panel apertures

3.2 - Panel installation

A • Panel fitting B • Fixing with ring
IInstall away from: Knurl for hook
• heat sources hold
• corrosive gases
• dusty environments

Holding
hooks

AMBIENT
Temperature: 0 ÷ 50°C Locking
! Humidity : 30 ... 85uR%
Seal ring fitting screws

C • Screw locking D • Plate for engineering units

275.8
if different from
°C, remove and

275.8 apply plate with

requested unit.

4 50
°F Pa
% kPa
HR% MPa
mV l/m
V m3/h
mA Nm3/h
A CO%
kW O2%
psi m

! Do NOT force
cross-screwdriver labels supplied
Bar rh

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 4 • ELECTRICAL WIRING

A • Terminal board B • Freeing the terminals

28 screw terminals M3.5 1
Lift the plate to free
Plate pin the pin

Wiring
protection plate

2
Rotate
downwards

Plate screw
Cold joint
compensation 3 gilded
thermometer terminals for
input signals

C • Effecting the connections D • Protecting the terminal board

With eyelet Cable wires
terminals section N°

2
6.9 max.

With fork
terminals 1
Rotate
1 7
upwards
0.25 ÷ 2.5
6.9 max. AWG
22 ÷ 14
2
Depress the plate to
engage the pin
With tinned wire

2
6÷7

Preferential

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 4 • ELECTRICAL WIRING

Although this controller is designed to resist the heaviest disturbances

present in industrial environments (level IV of standard (IEC 801-4), it is
advised to keep to the following precautions:

Precautions Advised conductor course

! Power supply and output channels
Single out supply line from
power line D E D E
Keep away from teleruptors,
electromagnetic contactors
and powerful motors
Keep away from power
groups, in particular if with
phasecontrol

Serial communication A

Analogic inputs B
Logic inputs and analogic A B C A B C
signals C
Channel for low level signal conductors
Input D

Outputs E

Wiring diagram

1 COM 11
TX 21 Single power supply
9 100…240Vac - 50/60 Hz 1
Serial 2 IL1 12
communication 4 22
(optional) Logic
3 inputs IL2 13
RX 23 Y3
4 IL3 14 Auxiliary
24 Y2 outputs 7
3
Remote set input 5 15
0%
25
X 4…20 mA
6 + 24 Vdc 16
(2)
5 26 Y1 Relay increase
i 17 Main
A 100% output
2 wire 7 27 Y1 Relay decrease
transmitter 8 18 6
Input
B Retransmission
28
process
variable (X) 9 output Y4 19
B
(option) 29
2 mA J, L, 10 20
Volt K, S… Pt100
(1)

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 4 • ELECTRICAL WIRING

Schema
1 • Singledipower
collegamento
supply
"Switching" type
11 • Standard: 100 to 240 Vac - 15% + 10%
Single power supply • for low tension: 24 Vac -15% + 10%
12 24 Vdc ±15%
Absorbed power 4VA

2 • Process variable (X)

A - For thermocouples J-L-K-S-R
• Respect polarities

7 • For eventual extensions, use a

compensated cable suitable for the type
of thermocouple used
9
• The eventual shield must be well earthed
Line: max. 150 Ω at only one end

B - For RTD Pt100

• For 3-wire connection, use cables of same
A section (min. 1 sq.mm)
7
• For 2-wire connection, use cables of
B
adequate section (min. 1.5 sq.mm.)
9
B
Note:
10 with a 15 mt. probe to controller distance and
a 1.5 sq.mm. section cable, the error is
for 3-wire connection only about 1°C.
Line: max. 20 Ω per wire
C • Continuous, mA, Volt For 2-wire transmitter For 3 or 4-wire transmitter
+24 Vdc +24 Vdc
Auxiliary +24 4…20 mA
supply for
6 Vdc
6 6
X
transmitter
i

7 7 7
X
Rin

Rin

Rin

Input mA, Volt Transmitter

i

9 9 9
Rin = 30 Ω per mA Transmitter
Rin = 10 KΩ per Volt com.

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 4 • ELECTRICAL WIRING

Schema
3 • Remote
di collegamento
Set point input
Rin = 30 Ω per mA
Rin = 330 KΩ per V
In current 4..20 mA
In voltage 0..10Vdc
5
Remote Set point mA, Volt Rin NOT galvanically
25 ! isolated

4 • Logic inputs
External contacts COM
21 An impulsive (2 sec. at least)
H C1 closing of contacts C1, C2, C3,
IL1 permits the selection AUTO or MAN,
22
H C2 Local or Remote Set point, recalling
IL2
23 the 4 memorized Set points and
H C3 launching of the programmed Set
IL3
24 point. (see p. 14)

5 • Input potentiometer position

0% From 100Ω to 10KΩ max

0%
25 y.1.
Total Useful
stroke stroke
26 y.h.
27 100%
100% See calibration procedure on the
enclosed sheet

6 • Main output Y1

16 Three positions two interlocked NO

Relay contacts (Increase stop Decrease)
Y1 increase
17 V~ M 5A/250 Vac for resistive loads (transition
Y1
Relay ~ 2 x 105 min. at 5A/250 Vac)
decrease
18

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 4 • ELECTRICAL WIRING

7 • Auxiliary outputs Y2 - Y3 (see p. 12)

Load
13
Y3 V~ N0 contacts, capacity 5A/250Vac for
14 resistive loads (transitions 2x105 min. at
Y2 5A/250Vac)
15
Load

8 • Retransmission output Y4 (option)

Load Galvanically isolated

28 4..20mA, 10Vdc max. or
500 Ω Y4
0..10Vdc, 20mA max.
min. 29
Passing from 4…20mA (standard)
Retransmission to 0…10Vdc, by moving a
output Y1F ! inside controller
(option) JUMPER

Retransmission:
of measurement X
of Set point W

A 4…20 mA V 0…10 Vdc

9 • Serial communication (option)

Interface 20mA C.L. passive and

1 galvanically isolated
Transmission TX
2
Consult the instruction manual
Zener
3 “SERIAL COMMUNICATION
Reception 2,7 V RX SUPPLEMENT”
4 supplied separately.

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 5 • AUXILIARY OUTPUTS Y2 AND Y3

Deviation
On Active high Set point ∆W (1)
W1 Off (above) -300...+300 units
compared to W1
Active low
H (under)
∆W

-300 units +300 units

Band
On Active Out Set point I ∆WI (1)
W1 Off -0...300 units
compared to W1
Active In
H H
I∆WI I∆WI

-300 units +300 units

Independent
On Active high Set point (1):
W1 Off (above) from beginning
On to end of scale
Off Active low
H (under)
W

Beginning of scale End of scale

(1) The Set point of Y2 and Y3 is not limited by the limits of the main
Set point W1, but only by the scale span.
Deviation with startup inhibition

inhibition
∆W
W1

On
Off
Active high Set point ∆W (1)
Startup (above) -300...+300 units
compared to W1
W1
Active low
∆W
inhibition (below)
On
Off
Startup

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 5 • AUXILIARY OUTPUTS Y2 AND Y3

“Loop-Break-Alarm” LBA (control loop defect/interruption)

Any interruption in the connections

or any anomaly in the operation of 275.8
any of the control loop components, 275.8
will cause the output Y3 to be
energized after a few minutes and 4 50
front display X and W will be
flashing.
The alarm state will stop when the
anomaly causing it stops or

depressing any key for silencing it.

Gas

mA
h
°C

With ON - OFF action "LBA"

! feature is not available

Time-programmable intervention

Only available with the Programmable Set point option.

The ON or OFF state of the auxiliary outputs Y2 and/or Y3 can be
selected for every segment of the programme.
(See chapter 11)

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 6 • PASSWORDS

In order to prevent tampering or inadvertent alterations of the configuration

or of some important parameters at the programming stage, 2 passwords
have to be entered.

6.1 Password of access to configuration 3333

WpAss
Enter password of access to configuration
(see enclosed leaflet)) 3333

NO
Return to normal
OK function
YES
Introduction into configuration

6.2 Password of access to the 5th parameter group 1111

Enter password of access to the 5th group

1111
WpAss (see enclosed leaflet)

NO
Return to normal
OK function
YES
Introduction into the 5th group

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 9 • MODIFYING THE OPERATING STATE

Modifications may be carried out through:

commands from keyboard external contacts on logic inputs

275.8 External contacts COM

21
275.8 H C1
IL1
4 50 H C2
22
IL2
23
H C3
IL3
24

commands via serial

see separate manual
275.8
275.8
20mA C.L.
4 50
RS232

Interface

With external contacts on logic inputs IL1, IL2, IL3

Impulsives closing for at least 2 sec., of contacts C1, C2, C3, permits modification of
state or of Set point.
IL1 IL2 IL3 Type of modification

Version with standard Version with standard Version with

Set point (note1) Set point programmable Set point
C1 C2 C3 1 Local + 4 Memorized 1 Local + 1 Remote (option)

No action
ON Passage from REMOTE to LOCAL
ON Passage from AUTOMATIC to MANUAL
ON ON Passage from MANUAL to AUTOMATIC
passage
ON Local Sp. to Remote Sp.
Local Sp. = Memorized Sp. 1 Programme startup RUN
Local Sp. = Memorized Sp. 2 __ Passage to successive
ON ON
segment (NEXT)
Local Sp. = Memorized Sp. 3 __ Temporary stop
ON ON of programme HLD
Local Sp. = Memorized Sp. 4 __ Restart after stop of
ON ON ON
programme
Note 1: Is possible to fix the selected Set point holding closed the relative contacts.
While they are closed is possible to make changment from Auto/Man or Man/Auto but
it is not possible to change Set point

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 12 • TECHNICAL DATA

0.2% ± 1 digit (for input with RTD Pt100 and thermocouples)

Accuracy
(25°C. amb.)
0.1% ± 1 digit (for input in current and voltage)

RTD Pt100 Pt100 (IEC 751)

Process Thermocouples J-K-S-R (IEC 584), L (DIN 43710)

With
variable
configurable
(configurable) Direct current 4..20mA, 0..20mA, Ri 30Ω scale field

Direct voltage 0..1Vdc, 0..10Vdc, Ri 10KΩ

Auxiliary 3 of logic type (control of operating and Set point states)

inputs

1 Local + 4 storable
Set point
Distinct ascent and descent
(standard 0.1...120.0% scale/min. or step gradient
gradient slope
version)
Higher and lower limit from beginning to end of scale

from 3 to 11 segments (1 initial and 1 final)

Programmable
from 0.1 to 540 min. (about 9 h.)
Set point Segment duration
0…9999 min (on request)
(option)
Number of repetitions 1..9999

Current 4..20mA, Ri30Ω Not isolated

Local/Remote
Set point accuracy:
Voltage 0..10Vdc, Ri 330kΩ 0,1% a 25°C

Control Algorithm Floating positioning P.I.D.

mode Proportional band (P) 0,5..999,9%

Integral action time (I) 0,1..100min., excludable

Derivative action time (D) 0,01..10min., excludable

Feed Forward action
0..500% excludable scale span

Approach High and Low

0.01..twice the proportional band

Dead zone Actuator positioning resolution 0.1…10,0%

Auto - Tune For automatic parameter adjustment (One shot)

Auto/Man With bumpless action, AUTO/MAN transfer via keyboard, logic input and serial
Station communication.

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 12 • TECHNICAL DATA

Three states: Increase - stop - Decrease

Main
output Y1 Interlocked contacts "NO" 5A/250 Vac, 2x105 operations

Direct or inverse action selectable

Relay 2 contacts NO, 5A/250Vac, 2x105 transitions

Action mode active high (above the set point)

active low (below the set point)

Hysteresis 0,1..10%
Auxiliary deviation ± 300 steps (with or without
outputs inhibited startup)
Y2 - Y3
Type of Set point band 0...300 steps
(configurable)
independent from beginning to end of scale
Loop-Break-Alarm
(signal of control loop defect)
Special functions time-programmable
(only for Set programmable option)
Retransmission Current 4..20mA (450Ω max, 10Vdc max) galvanically
output Y4
isolated
(option) Voltage 0..10Vdc (500Ω min, 20mA max)
Serial
Interface 20mA C.L. passive and galvanically isolated
communication
For other data, see manual
(option)
On three levels for: modification, indication only,
Access to parameters
no access
Protections Immunity to disturbances level IV, standard IEC 801-4
All significant data are stored in a non-volatile memory

Standard model 100..240V, 48..63Hz, -15% + 10% 250Vac max

Single
Low voltage model 24V, 48..63Hz, -15% + 10% or 24Vdc ± 15%
power
supply Absorbed power about 4VA
Auxiliary 24Vdc ± 10%, 20mA max. for 2-wire or 3 or 4-wire transmitter
power supply
Isolation group C according to VDE 0110

Climatic group KWF according to DIN 40040

Ambient temperature 0...50°C., humidity 35...85uR%

General Front:IP54 standard (IP65 with Kit AXIP65- 1)
features Protection
Cover: IP30, terminal board IP20
Material Self-extinguishing 94V1
Weight about 480 g.
Dimensions 48 x 96, depth 150mm, according to DIN 43700

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 GUARANTEE

The equipment is guaranteed free from

manufacturing defects for 1 year after
installation, for a maximum of 18 months after
delivery.
Faults caused by use other than that described
in these operating instructions are excluded
from the guarantee.

ASCON spa
20021 Bollate (Milano), Italy
Via Falzarego, 9/11 - Tel. (0039 - 2) 33337.1
Fax (0039 - 2) 3504243 - Telex 322451 ASCON I