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.

FUNCTION OF KEYS AND DISPLAYS ......................... pag.

DIMENSIONS, INSTALLATION ..................................... pag.

ELECTRICAL WIRING ................................................... pag.

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

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

PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE (see enclosed leaflet)

CONFIGURATION
PARAMETERS

OPERATING DIRECTIONS (see enclosed leaflet)

SET POINT
AUTO/MAN
LOC/REM
AUTO-TUNE

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

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

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

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

100 240 V 50/60 Hz

16 28 V 50/60 Hz and 2030 Vdc
Serial communications

3
5
B

None
20mA C.L. Std Ascon protocol
20mA C.L. Modbus/Jbus protocol

0
1
2

Retransmission output Y4

None
Fitted (4...20 mA or 0...10 Vdc)

0
1

Set point

OPTIONS

Power supply

Standard
(up to 4 mem. or Loc./Rem.)
Time-programmable
(11 segments)

0
1
1

275.8

275.8
4 50

1 IDENTIFICATION OF MODEL
1.2 Configuration code
Beginning and end of
scale

Configuration code
E F 5 H

I L M N

OPZIONI
2nd
part

1st part

Model code

Input X

E
F
5
H

Main output Y1

275.8

275.8
4 50

I
L
M
N

Auxiliary output Y2
Auxiliary output Y3
Retransmission output Y4
Set point W
Beginning and end of scale
((for configurable scales only))

O
P

The controller is normally configured in the factory.

If this appears at the power-up

the controller IS NOT CONFIGURED

9.999

9999
C0

In order to configure the controller, follow the

configuration procedure reported in the enclosed leaflet

2 FUNCTION OF KEYS AND DISPLAYS

Auto-tune in course

12

Program holden

15

Active Remote Set

11

Active serial communication

Memorized programme in
execution

Auxiliary output Y2 ON

13
14
5
4
6
9
8

Functions (menu)

19

Auxiliary window N
Auxiliary output Y3 ON

275.8

275.8
4 50

2
10
3

Withdrawal screw

Set point (W)

Manual operation
Servomotor position

Main output Y1 increases

servomotor position when
"ON"
output Y1F (cool)
7b Main
decreases servomotor
position when 'ON"
16 Edit Set point

7a

18
17
20
21

Face seal IP54

Process variable (X)

Increment digit
Select digit
Confirm data
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
If below beginning of scale
- In programmation: displays parameter values
10
- In configuration: displays the values of the 1st part
of the configuration code (see enclosed leaflet)

8888
____
8888
----

275.8

2 - Set point (W)

(green)
7.5

275.8

Displays the operating Set point value

(Local or Remote)
- In programmation: displays the parameter codes
- 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 0100%

- 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 ,
in which case led 5 W lights up too
7.5
b - the N of the segment in execution (option with
programmable set, see chapter 11)
a
b
in this case, led 6 SG lights up too

4
4 4

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"

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)

SCI

14 - In execution (green)
RUN

Permanently lit when the serial communication

is enabled to write.
Flashes with signal in transit
When lit indicates that
the stored programme
is in course

15 - Program holden (green) When lit indicates

temporary suspension
of the programme in
HLD
course
Loop Break Alarm

275.8

275.8
4 50

Only for
instruments with
time - programmable
option

With output Y3 active and configured as Loop

Break Alarm, the front displays X and W are
flashing (see p. 13)

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
value of main output Y1

18 - Increment digit

Increments the value of the flashing

digit, from 0 to 9
In manual operation increments the
value of main output Y1

19 - Functions

Permits access to menu of functions

to be programmed

Keys for
modifying
numeric
values of
any data

Keys for data

programming
and
processing

20 - Enter

Enter or Scroll of values and modes

of operation

21 - Auto/Man

Passage from Automatic to Manual operation and

viceversa

3 DIMENSIONS - INSTALLATION
3.1 - Overall dimensions (in compliance with DIN 43700)
48

14

150

65 min.

96
W

A/M

110
min.

Ring with hook

and locking screw

Front cover
projection

92

Advised
thickness 1 16

+0.8

+0.6

45
Panel apertures

Wiring protection plate

3.2 - Panel installation

A Panel fitting

B Fixing with ring

IInstall away from:

heat sources
corrosive gases
dusty environments

Knurl for hook

hold

Holding
hooks

AMBIENT
Temperature: 0 50C
Humidity : 30 ... 85uR%

Seal ring fitting

C Screw locking

D Plate for engineering units

275.8

275.8
4 50

Locking
screws

Do NOT force
labels supplied

cross-screwdriver

if different from
C, remove and
apply plate with
requested unit.

Pa

kPa

HR%

MPa

mV

l/m

m3/h

mA

Nm3/h

CO%

kW

O2%

psi

Bar

rh

4 ELECTRICAL WIRING
A Terminal board

B Freeing the terminals

1
Lift the plate to free
the pin

28 screw terminals M3.5

Plate pin

Wiring
protection plate

2
Rotate
downwards

Plate screw
Cold joint
compensation
thermometer

3 gilded
terminals for
input signals

C Effecting the connections

D Protecting the terminal board

Cable wires
section N

With eyelet
terminals

6.9 max.

With fork
terminals
1

6.9 max.

1
Rotate
upwards

0.25 2.5
AWG
22 14

2
Depress the plate to
engage the pin

With tinned wire

67

Preferential

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
signals C

Channel for low level signal conductors

Input D
Outputs E

Wiring diagram
1

COM

TX

Serial
communication
(optional)

3
RX

IL1

4
Logic
inputs

IL2

4
3

420 mA
A

2 wire
transmitter
Input
process
variable (X)

B
B
mA
Volt

J, L,
K, S

7
9

Single power supply

100240Vac - 50/60 Hz

22
13
23

Y3

24

Y2

14

Auxiliary
outputs

15
+ 24 Vdc
(2)

12

Remote set input

X

IL3

11
21

25

0%

16

26

100%

27

Y1

Relay increase

17

Relay decrease

Y1

18

Retransmission
Y4
output
(option)

28
19
29
20

10

Pt100
(1)

Main
output

4 ELECTRICAL WIRING
Schema
1
Singledipower
collegamento
supply

11
Single power supply

12

"Switching" type
Standard: 100 to 240 Vac - 15% + 10%
for low tension: 24 Vac -15% + 10%
24 Vdc 15%
Absorbed power 4VA

2 Process variable (X)

A - For thermocouples J-L-K-S-R

Respect polarities

For eventual extensions, use a

compensated cable suitable for the type
of thermocouple used

9
The eventual shield must be well earthed
at only one end

Line: max. 150

B - For RTD Pt100

A

For 3-wire connection, use cables of same

section (min. 1 sq.mm)

For 2-wire connection, use cables of

adequate section (min. 1.5 sq.mm.)

Note:
with a 15 mt. probe to controller distance and
a 1.5 sq.mm. section cable, the error is
about 1C.

10

for 3-wire connection only

Line: max. 20 per wire

For 2-wire transmitter

C Continuous, mA, Volt

Auxiliary
supply for
transmitter

420 mA

+24
Vdc

For 3 or 4-wire transmitter

+24 Vdc

+24 Vdc

Input mA, Volt

Transmitter

9
Rin = 30 per mA
Rin = 10 K per Volt

X
i

9
Transmitter

com.

Rin

Rin

Rin

4 ELECTRICAL WIRING
Schema
3
Remote
di collegamento
Set point input
Rin = 30 per mA
Rin = 330 K per V

In current

4..20 mA

In voltage

0..10Vdc

5
Remote Set point mA, Volt Rin

NOT galvanically
isolated

25

4 Logic inputs
External contacts COM
H C1
H C2

IL1
IL2

H C3

IL3

An impulsive (2 sec. at least)

closing of contacts C1, C2, C3,
permits the selection AUTO or MAN,
Local or Remote Set point, recalling
the 4 memorized Set points and
launching of the programmed Set
point. (see p. 14)

21
22
23
24

5 Input potentiometer position

0%
0%

25

y.1.

26
100%

From 100 to 10K max

y.h.

27

Total
stroke

Useful
stroke

100%

See calibration procedure on the

enclosed sheet

6 Main output Y1

16
Y1

17
Y1

18

Relay
increase
V~
Relay
decrease

M
~

Three positions two interlocked NO

contacts (Increase stop Decrease)
5A/250 Vac for resistive loads (transition
2 x 105 min. at 5A/250 Vac)

10

4 ELECTRICAL WIRING
7 Auxiliary outputs Y2 - Y3 (see p. 12)
Load
Y3

13
V~

N0 contacts, capacity 5A/250Vac for

resistive loads (transitions 2x105 min. at
5A/250Vac)

14
Y2

15
Load

8 Retransmission output Y4 (option)

Load
500
min.

Galvanically isolated
4..20mA, 10Vdc max. or
0..10Vdc, 20mA max.

28
Y4

29
Retransmission
output Y1F
(option)

Passing from 420mA (standard)

to 010Vdc, by moving a
inside controller
JUMPER

Retransmission:
of measurement X
of Set point W

A 420 mA

V 010 Vdc

9 Serial communication (option)

1
Transmission

TX

Interface 20mA C.L. passive and

galvanically isolated

2
Zener
Reception 2,7 V

3
RX

Consult the instruction manual

SERIAL COMMUNICATION
SUPPLEMENT
supplied separately.

11

5 AUXILIARY OUTPUTS Y2 AND Y3

Deviation
On
Off

W1

Active high
(above)

Set point W (1)

-300...+300 units
compared to W1

Active low
(under)

H
W
-300 units

+300 units

Band
On
Off

W1

Active Out

Set point I WI (1)

-0...300 units
compared to W1

Active In
H

H
IWI

IWI

-300 units

+300 units

Independent
On
Off

W1

On
Off
H

Active high
(above)

Set point (1):

from beginning
to end of scale

Active low
(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

W

inhibition

W1
On
Off
Startup
W1
W
inhibition

Active high
(above)
Active low
(below)

On
Off
Startup

12

Set point W (1)

-300...+300 units
compared to W1

5 AUXILIARY OUTPUTS Y2 AND Y3

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

275.8

Any interruption in the connections

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

275.8
4 50

depressing any key for silencing it.

Gas
mA

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

WpAss
NO

OK

3333

Enter password of access to configuration

(see enclosed leaflet))

3333

Return to normal
function

YES
Introduction into configuration

6.2 Password of access to the 5th parameter group

WpAss
NO

OK

Enter password of access to the 5th group

(see enclosed leaflet)

Return to normal
function

YES
Introduction into the 5th group

14

1111

1111

9 MODIFYING THE OPERATING STATE

Modifications may be carried out through:
commands from keyboard
external contacts on logic inputs

275.8

External contacts COM

275.8
4 50

H C1
H C2

IL1
IL2

H C3

IL3

21
22
23
24

commands via serial

see separate manual
20mA C.L.

275.8

275.8
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

C1

IL2

C2

Type of modification

IL3

C3

Version with standard

Set point
1 Local + 1 Remote

Version with standard

Set point (note1)
1 Local + 4 Memorized

Version with
programmable Set point
(option)

No action
ON
ON

Passage from REMOTE to LOCAL

ON

Passage from AUTOMATIC to MANUAL

ON

Passage from MANUAL to AUTOMATIC

ON

ON

ON

ON
ON

ON

ON

ON

Local Sp. = Memorized Sp. 1

passage
Local Sp. to Remote Sp.

Local Sp. = Memorized Sp. 2

__

Passage to successive
segment (NEXT)

Local Sp. = Memorized Sp. 3

__

Temporary stop
of programme

Local Sp. = Memorized Sp. 4

__

Programme startup

RUN

HLD

Restart after stop of

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

Accuracy
(25C. amb.)

Process
variable
(configurable)

Auxiliary
inputs

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

0.1% 1 digit (for input in current and voltage)
RTD Pt100

Pt100 (IEC 751)

Thermocouples

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

Direct current

4..20mA, 0..20mA, Ri 30

Direct voltage

0..1Vdc, 0..10Vdc, Ri 10K

With
configurable
scale field

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

1 Local + 4 storable

Set point
(standard
version)

Distinct ascent and descent

gradient slope

0.1...120.0% scale/min. or step gradient

Higher and lower limit

from beginning to end of scale

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

Programmable
Set point
Segment duration
(option)

Local/Remote
Set point

Control
mode

Number of repetitions

1..9999

Current

4..20mA, Ri30

Voltage

0..10Vdc, Ri 330k

Algorithm

Floating positioning P.I.D.

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

Approach High and Low

Dead zone
Auto - Tune
Auto/Man
Station

from 0.1 to 540 min. (about 9 h.)

09999 min (on request)

Not isolated
accuracy:
0,1% a 25C

0..500% excludable scale span

0.01..twice the proportional band
Actuator positioning resolution 0.110,0%

For automatic parameter adjustment (One shot)

With bumpless action, AUTO/MAN transfer via keyboard, logic input and serial
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
outputs
Y2 - Y3
Type of Set point
(configurable)

deviation

300 steps (with or without

inhibited startup)

band

0...300 steps

independent

from beginning to end of scale

Loop-Break-Alarm
(signal of control loop defect)
Special functions
Retransmission Current
output Y4
(option)
Voltage

time-programmable
(only for Set programmable option)
4..20mA (450 max, 10Vdc max)
0..10Vdc (500 min, 20mA max)

galvanically
isolated

Serial
Interface 20mA C.L. passive and galvanically isolated
communication
For other data, see manual
(option)
On three levels for: modification, indication only,
no access
Immunity to disturbances level IV, standard IEC 801-4
Access to parameters
Protections

All significant data are stored in a non-volatile memory

Single
power
supply

Standard model

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

Low voltage model

24V, 48..63Hz, -15% + 10% or 24Vdc 15%

Absorbed power

about 4VA

Auxiliary
24Vdc 10%, 20mA max. for 2-wire or 3 or 4-wire transmitter
power supply

General
features

Isolation group

C according to VDE 0110

Climatic group

KWF according to DIN 40040

Ambient

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

Protection

Front:IP54 standard (IP65 with Kit AXIP65- 1)

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