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 The DE-4000 Series Configurable Safety Shutdown and Control System must be configured properly before use. Note that damage to the system or to field equipment may occur as a result of incorrect configuration/programming.  The DE-4000 Series Configurable Safety Shutdown and Control System must be configured properly before use. Note that damage to the system or to field equipment may occur as a result of incorrect configuration/programming. 
  
-The DE-4000 is a web-enabled smart device. It can be configured via the HMI or in a web browser on a standard laptop computer. Another option is to use the Virtual DE to configure the DE-4000 system. The virtual DE is a web-based tool that can be accessed from anywhere that an Internet connection is available. The virtual DE can be used to configure the DE-4000 for the application. The virtual DE allows the user to create a configuration file without physically connecting to the DE-4000 hardware. A configuration file is generated and can be downloaded to the laptop. The file can also be uploaded to the physical DE-4000 System. The Virtual DE can be accessed at the following URL: http://altronicvms.hoerbiger.com. Instructions for accessing the virtual DE can be found on the Altronic website at http://altronic-llc.com/catalogdownloads.shtml, under section “Instruments & Controllers”, click on “Annunciators/Controllers” and scroll to DE-4000 Virtual DE 4-19: Virtual DE Log-on Instructions. Note the quick access link “CLICK HERE TO ACCESS VIRTUAL DE WEB-BASED APPLICATION” can be used to access the Virtual DE.+The DE-4000 is a web-enabled smart device. It can be configured via the HMI or in a web browser on a standard laptop computer. Another option is to use the Virtual DE to configure the DE-4000 system. The virtual DE is a web-based tool that can be accessed from anywhere that an Internet connection is available. The virtual DE can be used to configure the DE-4000 for the application. The virtual DE allows the user to create a configuration file without physically connecting to the DE-4000 hardware. A configuration file is generated and can be downloaded to the laptop. The file can also be uploaded to the physical DE-4000 System. The Virtual DE can be accessed at the following URL: http://altronicvms.ddns.net 
 +Instructions for accessing the virtual DE can be found on the Altronic website at http://altronic-llc.com/catalogdownloads.shtml, under section “Instruments & Controllers”, click on “Annunciators/Controllers” and scroll to DE-4000 Virtual DE 4-19: Virtual DE Log-on Instructions. Note the quick access link “CLICK HERE TO ACCESS VIRTUAL DE WEB-BASED APPLICATION” can be used to access the Virtual DE.
  
 This manual is organized with a quick start guide, a navigation and layout description, system conventions used throughout the manual, a thorough description for each configuration and application menu in order of the menu structure, and ends with how to import and export a configuration file. This manual is a general configuration/programming manual. It does not provide documentation for every possible solution due to variations in applications and equipment at each location. This manual is organized with a quick start guide, a navigation and layout description, system conventions used throughout the manual, a thorough description for each configuration and application menu in order of the menu structure, and ends with how to import and export a configuration file. This manual is a general configuration/programming manual. It does not provide documentation for every possible solution due to variations in applications and equipment at each location.
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 ==== - Select the Input Channel to be configured ==== ==== - Select the Input Channel to be configured ====
- Click on the INX box and select IN1.+ Click on the INx box and select IN1.
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 ==== - Configure Input Channel 1 ==== ==== - Configure Input Channel 1 ====
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 Use the same procedure as above to configure Channel Use the same procedure as above to configure Channel
 2, Terminal 1. 2, Terminal 1.
- Click on >CHAN (in the channel navigation bar) or click on INX to access+ Click on >CHAN (in the channel navigation bar) or click on INx to access
 Channel 2. Channel 2.
 A. Set Channel 2 as a Thermocouple input. A. Set Channel 2 as a Thermocouple input.
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 ==== - Configure an RPM Channel ==== ==== - Configure an RPM Channel ====
-Click on the INX box, a dropdown will appear+Click on the INx box, a dropdown will appear
 that contains all of the 32 inputs, DO1-DO8 Discrete Outputs, AO1-AO4 Analog that contains all of the 32 inputs, DO1-DO8 Discrete Outputs, AO1-AO4 Analog
 Outputs, and RPM Inputs. See Figure 3.17. Outputs, and RPM Inputs. See Figure 3.17.
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 deviate without making corrective changes. For example, if the suction deviate without making corrective changes. For example, if the suction
 pressure is set to 60 psi and the deadband is set to 2 psi, the controller pressure is set to 60 psi and the deadband is set to 2 psi, the controller
-will allow for a suction pressure variation of from 59 to 61 psi without+will allow for a suction pressure variation of from 58 to 62 psi (+ or minus 2 psi) without
 making any corrections. When the process variable goes outside of the making any corrections. When the process variable goes outside of the
 deadband the PID controller reacts to bring the system’s output back to deadband the PID controller reacts to bring the system’s output back to
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 === - P Factor (Proportional Factor) === === - P Factor (Proportional Factor) ===
-The proportional value determines the +The Proportional Factor determines the immediate 
-reaction to the error. The proportional factor{{ :documents:de4000:pidp.jpg?nolink&190|}} adjusts the gain of the +reaction to the error.{{ :documents:de4000:pidp.jpg?nolink&190|}} The larger the Proportional 
-control loop (Gain = 100/proportional band). The larger the Proportional +Factor, the more the system will respond immediately to any error. Conversely, a 
-Band, the slower the response time of the control loop. Conversely, a +smaller Proportional Factor means a lesser response. Note that too large of a Proportional response may cause the output to overshoot the setpoint, or may cause unstable PID control.\\ 
-smaller Proportional Band means faster response timeResponse time +\\ 
-is the time required to return the input to its setpoint. Note that too fast +Set the P Factor to value of 0 to disable any Proportional response.\\ 
-a response time may cause an unstable response.+\\ 
 +You may want to start with a P Factor of 0.1 and then increase if the immediate response is too slow. 
  
 === - I Factor (Integral Factor) === === - I Factor (Integral Factor) ===
-The integral value determines the reaction +The Integral Factor determines the reaction 
-based on the sum of the recent errors.{{ :documents:de4000:pidi.jpg?nolink&190|}} The Integral Factor proportionally +based on the sum of the recent errors.{{ :documents:de4000:pidi.jpg?nolink&190|}} The Integral Factor works to push the output closer to the setpoint over time. The integral term is proportional to both the magnitude of 
-accelerates the correction between the measured process value and the +the error and the duration of the error. The larger the I Factor, the faster 
-desired value. The integral term is proportional to both the magnitude of +the control loop with work to move the output towards the setpoint. Conversely, a smaller I Factor 
-the error and the duration of the error. The larger the I Factor, the slower +means a slower response. If the I Factor is too large, you may see the output cycling above and below the setpoint.\\ 
-the response time of the control loop. Conversely, a smaller I Factor +\\ 
-means faster response time.+Set the I Factor to a value of 0 to disable any Integral response.\\ 
 +\\ 
 +You may want to start with an I Factor of 0.01 and then increase if the Integral response is too slow.
  
 === - D Factor (Derivative Factor) === === - D Factor (Derivative Factor) ===
-The derivative value determines the +The Derivative Factor determines the 
-reaction based on the rate{{ :documents:de4000:pidd.jpg?nolink&190|}} at which the error has been changing. The +reaction based on the rate{{ :documents:de4000:pidd.jpg?nolink&190|}} at which the error has been changing. The main use of the Derivative factor is to prevent overshoot. Many processes do not require any Derivative Factor. It is suggested to start with a D Factor of 0 and then add small amounts of D Factor (increment by 0.1) if your PID process is overshooting your setpoint. Before you add any Derivative Factor, first decrease your Proportional Factor to make sure the the overshoot is not caused by too much Proportional control. Note that the use of the D Factor will slow the overall response of the PID control.\\ 
-derivative factor calculates the error between the measured process +\\ 
-value and the desired value by using the error over an amount of time +The larger the D Factor, the more influence of the Derivative response.\\ 
-and applying a gain. The larger the D Factor, the faster the response +\\ 
-time of the control loop. Conversely, a smaller D Factor means slower +Set the D Factor to 0 to disable the Derivative response.
-response time.+
  
 ==== - DS Outputs ==== ==== - DS Outputs ====
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 they cannot be changed because of the security level. they cannot be changed because of the security level.
  
-==== - Terminal - X ====+==== - Terminal ====
 Use the Terminal selection dropdown box to select a Terminal Use the Terminal selection dropdown box to select a Terminal
 Module{{ :documents:de4000:termselect.jpg?nolink|}} to configure. Note that only the Terminal Modules configured in the Module{{ :documents:de4000:termselect.jpg?nolink|}} to configure. Note that only the Terminal Modules configured in the
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-==== - INX ====+==== - INx ====
 Use the I/O selection dropdown page to select inputs and outputs to Use the I/O selection dropdown page to select inputs and outputs to
-configure. Clicking on the INX selection box presents all of the I/O channels on+configure. Clicking on the INx selection box presents all of the I/O channels on
 the selected Terminal Module. Select a channel to configure. the selected Terminal Module. Select a channel to configure.
  
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  Press the Add Output to add an Output sequence.  Press the Add Output to add an Output sequence.
  
- Press the script symbol to write or edit a script.{{ :documents:de4000:scripticon.jpg?nolink&15}}+ Press the script symbol to write or edit a script.{{:documents:de4000:scripticon.jpg?nolink&15}}
  
 ===== - SETTINGS ===== ===== - SETTINGS =====
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 ===== - IMPORTING/EXPORTING A CONFIGURATION FILE ===== ===== - IMPORTING/EXPORTING A CONFIGURATION FILE =====
  
-{{ :documents:de4000:gear.jpg?nolink|}} +Importing or Exporting a configuration file is done through the Global Settings page\\ 
-{{:documents:de4000:settings.jpg?nolink&700 |}}+{{:documents:de4000:gear.jpg?nolink&60}}\\ 
 +GLOBAL SETTINGS\\ 
 +{{:documents:de4000:settings.jpg?nolink&700}}\\
 ==== - Configuration File Description ==== ==== - Configuration File Description ====
 A configuration file is used to capture the A configuration file is used to capture the