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Controller guide Chapter 4 Program operation Bench-top type temperature (and humidity) chamber
Chapter 4 Program operation
This chapter explains the setting method for performing program operation, the method of
starting and ending operation, and the displays of monitors.
 Reference 
By using a Web application, the setting of program operation, operation, and monitoring
can be performed remotely. For details, see the Network guide.
4.1 What is a program operation?
Program operation changes the settings of the temperature and humidity in the test area in
accordance with the program that you create by combining temperature and humidity steps.
For each program pattern, up to 99 steps of operation data can be edited or registered.
By setting the time, temperature, humidity and ramp for each step, you can operate the
equipment according to an arbitrary time control as shown below.
Temperature (°C)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
step step step step
100 5th
step
50
20
Time
Figure 4.1 Example of program operation
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Bench-top type temperature (and humidity) chamber Controller guide Chapter 4 Program operation
4.2 Setting up a program
Enter the temperature, humidity, and setting time for each step to create or edit an operation
pattern.
4.2.1 Program editing procedure: Setting steps
<Procedure>
1） Press the Program Setup tab.
To create a new program, select an unregistered program number from the program
list.
If no programs are registered, no names are displayed in the program list.
To edit a registered program, press the number of the program that you want to edit.
* Depending on whether you create a new program or edit a registered program, the
keys displayed on the program selection pop-up screen are different.
When a new program selected When a registered program selected
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Table 4.1 Program selection pop-up screen

NEW PGM Creates a new program.
EDIT Edits the selected program.
 For details, see "4.5
COPY Copies the selected program. Copying operation
patterns."
 For details, see "4.6
DELETE Deletes the selected program. Deleting operation
patterns."
Lists the temperature, humidity, time, and
refrigerator for each step of the registered
program.  For details, see "4.7
VIEW
Use this when you want to check the Listing operation patterns."
details of the registered program. Note that
you cannot use this to edit the settings.
CLOSE Closes the program selection pop-up screen.
2） When [NEW PGM] is selected, the edit step screen appears.

When a registered program is selected, the Edit Program screen appears.
Select the number of the step that you want to edit to display the Edit Step screen.
 For details regarding the Edit Program screen, see "4.2.3 Display items of the
edit program screen."
When a registered program selected
Press the area of the step to be edited.
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When a new program selected




 

 

The items that you can edit on the edit step screen are shown in Table 4.2.
Table 4.2 Items on the edit step screen

Displays the step number being edited. Pink bars are displayed in
 Step steps in which specimen temperature control (optional) is set to
ON.
Enable or disable the temperature/humidity control.
If set to ON, the temperature/humidity will be controlled according
Set Temp/Hum
 to the temperature/humidity setting of that step.
CTRL
If set to OFF, the duration of that step will pass, but the
temperature/humidity will not be controlled.
 Set Temp Enter the temperature set point.
 Ramp Temp Enable or disable the temperature ramp control.
 Set Hum Enter the humidity set point.
 Ramp Hum Enable or disable the humidity ramp control.
 Hum CTRL Set the humidity control to ON or OFF.
Soak Time
 Set the timing for the operating time of the step.
CTRL
Set the execution time of the step in hours and minutes
 hour, min
separately.
QUIT Stops input.
Enters the values that you have input and ends the editing of the
ENT
step.
Enters the values that you have input and moves to the previous
ENT PREV
step.
 Enters the values that you have input and moves to the next step.
ENT NEXT Each time that you press [ENT NEXT], the information registered
on the edit step screen is copied to the next step.
This is divided into "Details," "Time Signals," and "Option."
DETAIL Select the refrigeration operation and enable or disable program
pausing.
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 Reference 
Setting Set Temp/Hum CTRL to OFF causes only the time to pass.
If Set Temp/Hum CTRL of step 1 is set to OFF, this creates a wait time until starting
temperature/humidity control. In other words, this can be used as an operation start timer.
3） Enter the temperature set point.

Press the value next to Set Temp and enter the temperature. Enter a value and then
press [ENT].
The upper and lower limits of the input range are determined by the temperature range of
the equipment and High/Low Limit setting of [Others].
 Reference 
For the upper and lower limits, the values entered in "4.4.4 Entering high/low limit setup"
are reflected.
4） Enter the humidity set point.

Press the value next to Set Hum and enter the humidity. Enter a value and then press
[ENT].
* If [OFF] is selected in Hum Control in the step 5, the numeric value does not take
effect even if the value is entered.
5） Enable or disable the humidity control operation.

Select [ON] or [OFF].
ON: Humidity control is performed.
OFF: Humidity control is not performed.
If you select OFF, [OFF] is displayed next to Set Hum.
* Humidity control operation is not performed if [ON] is selected for Hum Control but
temperature set point is lower than 0°C or higher than 100°C in the Set Temp
screen. In this case, temperature operation is performed.
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6） Enable or disable the temperature ramp control.

Select [ON] or [OFF] of Ramp Control.
ON: Ramp control is performed from the set point of the previous step to that of
this step.
OFF: The set point entered in this step is used.
 Reference 
When you perform ramp control in Step 1, select the start conditions (Process Value, Set
Point) in the start condition setup that you access by pressing [DETAIL] on the Edit
Program screen.
* If you set start conditions to OFF, ramp control is not performed even if the set point is
entered in the step input screen.
 For details, see "4.4 Setting program details."
7） Set the soak time control to maintain operation at the temperature/humidity set point.
Select [ON] or [OFF] to configure this setting.
ON: Soak time control is performed.
OFF: Soak time control is not performed.
When [ON] is set: After the step operation starts, the equipment waits until the
process value reaches the control attainment range, and then
starts counting the time ( see "5.11.3 Setting the control
attainment range").Therefore, the soak time in the
temperature/humidity set point is the same as the setting time.
If the soak time control is set to [ON], it is not possible to set
Ramp Control to [ON]. When set to [ON], the message “Incorrect
ramp and soak control setup entered” appears. Change the
setting.
When [OFF] is set: The equipment starts counting the time at the same time that
step operation starts.
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8） Set the time for executing a step.

The step execution time can be set in hours and minutes. (The maximum value is
9999 hours and 59 minutes.)
9） After you finish setting the step, press [ENT NEXT] to move to the next step. If the
next step has not been set, the previous values are copied to it.
To return to the previous step, press [ENT PREV].
To end step entry, press [ENT] or [QUIT].
To perform detailed settings, press [DETAIL].
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4.2.2 Program editing procedure: Setting step details
<Procedure>
1） To perform detailed settings, press [DETAIL] to move to the Details screen.
The items that you can set on this screen are shown below.
 Details 1 (Pause, Refrigeration, DRN (optional))
 Details 2 (Time signal 1)
 Time signals 2 to 11 (optional)
 Option (air flow adjusting, specimen temperature control)
For details on operating the optional functions, see the Option guide.
2） Enable or disable the pause function.

If you want to pause the equipment during the execution of the program, enable this
function.
Select [ON] or [OFF] to configure this setting.
ON: The program execution will be paused when the step finishes.
OFF: The program execution will not be paused (it will proceed to the next step).
* For pause operation performed when the door is opened, see "5.11.2 Setting the
operation when the chamber is running."
 Reference 
To go to the next step after the program is paused, select [RESUME] or [NEXT STEP] on the
Operation Mode screen.
 For details, see "4.9 Starting/ending or pausing/resuming operation."
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3） Set the Refrigeration.
Normally this should be set to Auto.

You can also select OFF (refrigeration stop) or ON (fixed refrigeration capacity
control).
 Reference 
You cannot change the refrigeration capacity during operation. Set the refrigeration capacity
when you set the program prior to operation.
4） Set the time signal contacts.

* If an option is not installed, its [Time Signals] key cannot be selected.
 See "4.11.4 External output."
Set [Set Output].
ON: When the step is executed, the time signal settings are enabled.
OFF: When the step is executed, signals are not output regardless of the time
signal settings.
Set the Time Signal 1.

ON: The time signal is output.
OFF: The time signal is not output.
After you finish configuring settings, press [Back] to return to the Edit Program screen.
 Reference 
 Immediately after the program moves to the next step, the time signal changes the set
contact output.
 You can assign names to time signals. (Use the network function.)
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5） If you press [ENT NEXT] after setting the step, the program moves to the next step. If
the next step has not been set, the previous values are copied to it.
To return to the previous step, press [ENT PREV].
To end step entry, press [ENT] or [QUIT].
ENT: Enters the input value on the step input screen, closes the step input
screen, and returns to the Edit Program screen. (The program does
not move to the next step.)
ENT NEXT: Enters the input value on the step input screen and moves to the next
step.
ENT PREV: Enters the input value on the step input screen and moves to the
previous step.
QUIT: Abandons the input value on the step input screen, closes the step
input screen, and returns to the Edit Program screen.
If setting is stopped without pressing [ENT], [ENT NEXT], or [ENT
PREV], the step setup being edited is abandoned.
6） Check the input result of the step and press [SAVE].

Press [NO] to cancel the saving.
If [QUIT] is pressed, the edited data is abandoned and program editing is ended.
 For the method of editing (inserting, copying, or deleting) the registered step, see
"4.3 Editing steps."
For a running program or a program whose timer or measuring instrument

synchronization is set, the pattern editing and program details can be checked by
using the editing function but they cannot be saved or deleted.
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4.2.3 Display items of the edit program screen

The items displayed on the Edit Program screen are shown in Table 4.3.
 


 



Table 4.3 Display items on the Edit Program screen

Edit mode display frame

Input, Insert, Delete, or Copy is displayed.
Displays the program number and the name of the program that is being

edited.
 Shows the step number.
 Four steps are displayed per screen.
 Displays the temperature set point.
 Displays the humidity set point. (only on temperature and humidity types)
 Displays the step execution time.
 A yellow line is used to display the steps in which counters are set.
Icons displayed in the step
Temp, Hum : Ramp ON : Ramp OFF
 hr: min : Soak time control ON : Pause setting ON

Bars displayed in steps (optional)
Pink bars are displayed in steps in which specimen temperature
control is set to ON.
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4.2.4 Keys of the edit program screen

The keys used on the Edit Program screen are shown in Table 4.4.
 
   
Table 4.4 Keys used on the Edit Program screen
 : Proceeds four steps backward or forward.

 Press this key to edit a step. The step edit screen appears.
Press this key to view an overview of the temperature/humidity settings of
 the program that is being edited on a graph. One screen shows the settings
of 12 steps.
Press this key to switch the edit mode. A pop-up screen appears.
INSERT: Inserts a step.
 COPY: Copies and inserts the selected step.
DELETE: Deletes the selected step.
CLOSE: Closes the pop-up screen.
Press this key to perform detailed setup of the program (start/end condition
 setting, counter setting, and high/low limit setup).
 For details, see "4.4 Setting program details."
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Press this key to list and check the created programs.

 The View Program screen is displayed.
 For details, see "4.7 Listing operation patterns."
Press one of these keys to end program editing.
SAVE: Saves the created program and returns to the Program List

screen.
QUIT: Discards the edited data and returns to the Program List screen.
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4.3 Editing steps
After an operation pattern is created and registered, steps can be edited, inserted, copied, and
deleted.
<Procedure>
1） Press the Program Setup tab and select the program number to be edited from the
program list.
2） Select [EDIT] on the pop-up screen.
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 Reference 
 After a step is inserted, copied, or deleted, be sure to press [SAVE].
If you do not want to reflect the edited data, press [NO] on the confirmation screen. The
edited data is abandoned and program editing is ended.
 For the operating program, the pattern editing and program details can be checked by
using the editing function but they cannot be saved and the program cannot be deleted.
4.3.1 Inserting a step

Insert a new step into registered steps.
<Procedure>
1） Pressing [EDIT] at the bottom of the screen pops up the following Edit screen.
Select [INSERT].
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2） Check that the edit mode display frame is changed to <Insert> and specify the place
to insert.
Example: To insert a new step between Steps 1 and 2, press [2].
* You cannot insert steps beyond the maximum number of steps (99 steps).
3） When the step to be inserted is selected, the step edit screen appears.
Because the input value is displayed at the left of the step selected in the step 2,
modify it as required and press [ENT].
To cancel operation after the step edit screen is displayed, press [ENT] to close the
step edit screen.
Because the step has already been inserted at this point, remove unnecessary steps.
 For details, see "4.3.3 Deleting steps."
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4） Press [SAVE] to display the confirmation screen.
[YES]: Inserts the step and returns to the program list.

[NO]: Returns to the Edit Program screen.
To cancel insertion, press [QUIT]. The program returns to the program list.
4.3.2 Copying steps

Copies and inserts the entered step into the specified location and shifts the subsequent
steps.
<Procedure>
1） Pressing [EDIT] at the bottom of the screen pops up the following Edit screen.
Select [COPY].
* You cannot copy steps beyond the maximum number of steps (99 steps).
2） Select the top step number and last step number of the copying origin to specify the
copying range.
* To insert only one step, press the same number.
3） Select the copy destination.

* A destination between the steps of the copying origin cannot be selected.
To cancel copying, press [QUIT]. The program returns to the input mode.
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4） A confirmation screen is displayed.
[YES]: Copies the selected step and returns to the Step Input screen.
(The step is copied and inserted into the left side of the place in which the
step number is displayed in red.)
[NO]: Returns to the copying destination step selection screen.
 Reference 
Example:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 8
If steps 2 to 4 are selected and step 8 is specified as the copying destination, steps 2 to 4 are
copied and inserted into the place before step 8.
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4.3.3 Deleting steps

Deletes the entered step.
<Procedure>
1） Pressing [EDIT] at the bottom of the screen pops up the Edit screen.
Select [DELETE].
2） Select the top step number and last step number of the steps to be deleted to specify
the range.
To cancel deletion, press [QUIT]. The program returns to the input mode.
[YES]: Deletes the selected step and returns to the step input screen.
[NO]: Returns to the screen on which the last step to be deleted is selected
(previous screen).
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4.4 Setting program details
In [DETAIL] in the Edit Program screen, you can set the start/end condition, counter, and
high/low limit setup.
Press [DETAIL].
4.4.1 Setting start conditions

Set the operation start conditions.
<Procedure>
1） Press [DETAIL] on the Edit Program screen, and then press To Start.
Set it when you want to perform ramp operation in Step 1. Enter the process values
(temperature and humidity in the test area) or the set points (temperature and
humidity) and set the ramp control in Step 1 to [ON].
PV (Process Value): Select this when you want to start process control from the
current temperature and humidity in the test area.
SP (Set Point): Select this when you want to set arbitrary temperature and
humidity values when starting ramp control.
OFF: Disables the temperature and humidity settings.
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2） When [SP] is selected, the start temperature and humidity can be changed.
* The ramp operation controls the temperatures from the set point of the previous
step to that of the present step at a certain ramp.
• Start condition: OFF • Start condition: Process Value or Set Point
With ramp
Without With ramp With ramp Without With ramp
ramp ramp
STEP1 STEP2 STEP3 STEP1 STEP2 STEP3

If the start condition is OFF, If the start condition is set,
the ramp operation of Step 1 is not performed. the ramp operation is performed from Step 1.
In the following cases, ramp operation (temperature, humidity) is not performed.

• When the start condition setting (temperature, humidity) is set to OFF in Step 1
• When the humidity control in the previous step is set to OFF in ramp control
(humidity).
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4.4.2 Setting end condition

Set the end condition of the equipment after program operation is ended.
Configure these settings in the following cases.
 When you want to turn off the power automatically when operation is completed.
 When you want to perform program operation and constant operation continuously, etc.
<Procedure>
1） Press [DETAIL] on the Edit Program screen, and then press To End.
Select one condition for ending operation.
Stop: Keeps the operation stop status. (Power of the instrumentation panel
remains ON.)
Power OFF: Turns off the power of the instrumentation panel. (The primary circuit
breaker of the equipment remains turned on.)
Const 1, 2, or 3: After program operation is ended, constant operation No.1, No.2, or
No.3 is performed continuously.
Hold Last Step: Retains the setting at the end of the last step.
Start Next Program:
After program operation is ended, another program is executed.
For setup, see step 2.
 Reference 
The default value of the end condition is "Power OFF." If the end condition is not changed,
the instrumentation panel is turned off after the end of the program and the temperature in
the test area approaches the ambient temperature.
Depending on the ambient temperature, the temperature may approach the zero C in
winter. If you want to keep the temperature in the test area, select "Hold Last Step."
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 Energy Saving Advice 
Setting the test end condition

By selecting [Stop] or [Power OFF], the equipment is stopped
after the test is completed, thereby reducing power
consumption.
2） Select the program.

Specify the program only when you select "Start Next Program" in step 1.
Press [SELECT] and enter the program number to be executed.
* An unregistered program number cannot be entered.
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4.4.3 Counter setup

In counter setup, the number of repetitions of a step can be specified.
Set the counter when one step is to be executed repeatedly or multiple steps are to be
executed repeatedly.
 
 Repeat start step

(Step that is started from second time and continues after)
 Repeating end step
 Repeat cycle
When counter setup is performed

After the repeating end step  is completed, the repeating start step  is operated
until Repeat Cycle  is completed.
After Repeat Cycle  is completed, the next step of the repeating end step  is
started.
When discontinuous steps are operated repeatedly, enter both Counters A and B.
When setting the counter, note the following.

Repeating start step : 1 ≤ repeating start step  < number of registered steps
Repeating end step : repeating start step  < repeating end step 
Repeat Cycle : 0 to 999
 Reference 
The number of operations from the repeating start step  to the repeating end step  is
(Repeat Cycle  +1).
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<Procedure>
1） Press [DETAIL] on the Edit Program screen, and then press [Counter].
2） Set Counter A. Press [ON], and then enter Repeat Cycle , the repeating start step
, and the repeating end step .
When Counter B is also specified, set it in the same manner as Counter A.
 Reference 
Counter setting example
 Example 1
Counter A Counter B
(repeat three times) (repeat six times)
Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Repeating start step Repeating end step Repeating start step Repeating end step
Counter A:  Repeating start step 1 Counter B:  Repeating start step 6
 Repeating end step 4  Repeating end step 9
 Repeat cycle 3  Repeat cycle 6
 Example 2
Counter A (repeat three times)

Counter B (repeat six times)
Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Repeating start step Repeating start step Repeating end step Repeating end step
Repeating end step 9  Repeating end step 7
Repeat cycle 3  Repeat cycle 6
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 Example 3
Counter A (repeat three times)
Counter B (repeat six times)
Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Repeating start step Repeating end step
 Repeating end step 9  Repeating end step 9
 Repeat cycle 3  Repeat cycle 6
If the repeating end step and the repeating start step of Counters A and B are the same,
Counter B is executed first, and then Counter A is executed. In this case, the number of
operations from the repeating start step to the repeating end step is
[(Repeat Cycle of Counter B +1) x (Repeat Cycle of Counter A +1)].
 A configuration that is not possible
Counter A (B)
Counter B (A)
Step 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Repeating Repeating Repeating Repeating
start step start step end step end step
If both Counters A and B are used, it is not possible to set the repeating end step or the
repeating start step of a counter within the other counter.
 Be sure to check the settings of the counter on [View Program].

 For details, see "4.7 Listing operation patterns."
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4.4.4 Entering high/low limit settings

The values set with Abs High and Abs Low are the range in which data can be entered in
Program Setup. Press the setup value key to display the screen for entering numeric values,
and then enter the value on that screen.
+90°C 10°C
Absolute high limit temperature
Range of temperatures that
can be set in the test area
10°C Upper deviation limit temperature
Temperature set point in the

-40°C test area
10°C Absolute low limit temperature
Figure 4.2 High/low limit setup condition (temperature)

Abs High and Abs Low:
Criteria used for performing protection in the test area. Set values greater than the
temperature set points in the test area by 10°C or more. If the equipment detects
protection, the equipment stops operation after issuing an alarm.
Upper Dev:
Criteria used for performing protection for specimens. Change this setting depending on
the test specimen. If the equipment detects protection, the equipment stops the heater
(humidifier) after issuing an alarm.
If the temperature in the test area is lowered to the temperature set point, the equipment
returns to normal control.
<Procedure>
1） Press [DETAIL] on the Edit Program screen, and then press Hi/Lo LMT.
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2） Enter the Abs High and Abs Low values for the temperature and humidity in the test
area.
Press [Set Point], enter a numeric value, and press [ENT].
3） Enter the upper limit deviation alarm values of the temperature in the test area.
For protective actions, see Tables 3.1 and 3.2 (in chapter 3).
 Reference 
The program name is automatically set to "PGM-program number".
Example: PGM-01
For details on changing the program name, see the Network guide.
4） After data is input to [DETAIL], press [CLOSE].

The program returns to the Edit Program screen.
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4.5 Copying operation patterns
Created and registered operation patterns can be copied.

<Procedure>
1） From the program list, press the number of the program to be copied, and select
[COPY] from the pop-up screen.
[COPY]: Copies the selected program.
2） Select the program number of the copying destination.

To cancel copying, press [QUIT].
[YES]: Copies the selected program and returns to the program list.
[NO]: The program returns to the program list.
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4.6 Deleting operation patterns
Created and registered operation patterns can be deleted.
<Procedure>
1） From the program list, press the number of the program to be deleted, and select
[DELETE] from the pop-up screen.
[YES]: Deletes the selected program and returns to the program list.
[NO]: The program returns to the program list.
 Reference 
Programs in the following state cannot be deleted.
1. Program for which a timer is set
2. Program set as the end condition
3. Running program
4. Program for which Prevent Data Update is set to ON.
5. Program set to measuring instrument synchronization
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4.7 Listing operation patterns
Created and registered program patterns can be displayed in the list for each step to check
the settings.
The start and end conditions, counter setting status, and high/low limit setup set in "4.4
Setting program details" can also be checked.
The list can be displayed from both the program list and the Edit Program screen.
On the list screen, data cannot be edited.
<Procedure>
1） From the program list, select the number of the program to be listed.
Select [EDIT] from the pop-up screen.
* Selecting [VIEW] from the pop-up screen displays the View Program screen
directly.
Select [VIEW] at the bottom of the Edit Program screen.
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2） The View Program screen appears.
View Program screen

MENU pop-up screen
Table 4.5 Explanation of the keys at the bottom of the screen
Scrolls up or down by one step.

Displays the MENU pop-up screen.
Lists the temperature/humidity, time setup, refrigeration
Set Refrig
setup, and drainage (optional) of each step.
Lists the temperature and humidity, time setup, and time
Time Signals
signal settings (2 to 11 are optional) of each step.
MENU Lists the temperature and humidity, time setup, air flow
*
Option setup, and specimen temperature control settings of
each step.
Lists the temperature and humidity, time setup, and
Counter
Counter A and Counter B settings of each step.
Displays the settings of the start condition, end condition,
Details
counter setup, and high/low limit setup.
If the list is displayed from the program list, the screen returns to the
Program List screen.
CLOSE
If the list is displayed from the Edit Program screen, the screen returns to
the Edit Program screen.
* If an option is not installed, the option is displayed in gray.
For details on the optional functions, see the Option guide.
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3） Press [Details] to check the contents set in [DETAIL] on the Edit Program screen.
View Program - Details
 Displays the start conditions.

 Displays the end condition.
When Program Mode is selected for
Program End, the program number and
 name are displayed.
Displays the settings of the counter.
 Displays the temperature alarm limits.
If the detection is turned OFF, it is grayed
out.
  Displays the humidity alarm limits.
If the detection is turned OFF, it is grayed
out.
4） Press [MENU] to check the refrigerator setup, equipment setup, time signals, and
counter setup.
View Program - Set Refrigeration

 Displays the refrigeration control setting.
Displays AUTO for auto control.
Displays ON or OFF for fixed capacity
  control.
 Displays the enabled/disabled status of
draining (optional.)
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View Program - Time Signals
Displays the setup status of time signals.

Yellow: The time signal is set to ON.
Black: The time signal is set to OFF.
Time signals 2 to 11 are optional.

The signals that are not installed are grayed
out.
View Program - Counter
The repeating end and start steps of

Counters A and B are displayed with a
yellow line.
If counters are not set, nothing is displayed.

The number of repeat cycles is not
displayed.
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4.8 Ending operation pattern input
Be sure to perform this operation when the operation pattern entry is completed.
[SAVE]: Saves the edited data and end editing.

[QUIT]: Cancels all the editing work and ends editing.
■ When [SAVE] is pressed

[YES]: Saves the entered data and returns to the Edit Program screen. The edited
data is overwritten.
■ When [QUIT] is pressed

[YES]: Abandons the entered data (displays the original data) and returns to the
Edit Program screen.
 Reference 
For the operating program, the pattern editing and program details can be checked by
using the editing function but they cannot be saved.
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4.9 Starting/ending or pausing/resuming operation
Before starting operation, check that the steps of "2.1 Refrigerator startup preparation," "2.2
Setting the protective device for protecting the specimen," and "2.3 Setting the absolute
high/low limits of temperature (and humidity) warning" in "Chapter 2 Preparing for operation"
have been performed properly. Also check that the information icon (on the Information tab) is
displayed.
Operation is started/ended or paused/resumed from the Operation Mode screen.

Press the operation display area at the upper left of the screen to display the
Operation Mode screen.
■ Caution on operation selection

When the TIMER icon is lit, the timer is set. Check whether the operation to be
executed is not affected.
 For how to cancel the timer, see "5.2.1 Setting and canceling the timer."
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 Reference 
 Preventing condensation on the specimen
When conducting a test of the electronic components, make certain that the specimen is not
affected by condensation.
Condensation occurs when the surface temperature of the specimen is lower than the dew point
of the air in the test area.
To avoid condensation on the specimen, it is necessary to perform temperature-only operation in
advance and start temperature/humidity control operation after the surface temperature of the
specimen becomes the same as the temperature in the test area.
In addition, condensation can be avoided by using humidification delay control.
If the temperature and humidity in the test area is 85°C and 85%RH, respectively, the dew-point
temperature of the air in the test area is 80.9°C. Therefore, condensation occurs if the surface
temperature of the specimen is less than 80.9°C. The following shows the dew-point temperature.
Table 4.6 Dew-point temperature
Dry-bulb Relative humidity Dew-point temperature
temperature (°C) (%RH) (°C)
60 85 56.5
85 66.3
70
90 67.7
85 80.9
85
90 82.3
 Example of a program to avoid condensation forming on the specimen

In this example, operation is performed in conditions ranging from 20°C and humidity OFF to 85°C
and 85%RH.
Temperature
set point
85°C
20°C
Humidity set
point
85%rh
   
Step No.
Figure 4.3 Example of a program to avoid condensation
(1) In Step 2, increase the temperature to 85°C. If the humidity is increased to 85%RH at the same
time, the surface temperature of the specimen becomes lower than the dew-point temperature
and condensation may occur. Therefore, control only the temperature to 85°C. The time during
which Step 2 should be performed differs depending on the heat capacity of the specimen. As
a general guide, the time during which the temperature in the test area is stabilized to 85°C
may be used.
(2) In Step 3, perform operation at 85°C and 85%RH. Though humidity control starts,
condensation can be avoided because the surface temperature of the specimen is nearly
85°C.
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4.9.1 Starting program operation
<Procedure>
1） Press [Program Selection] on the operation mode screen.
2） Select the program to be operated and the start step.

When the program to be operated is selected, the steps registered in the program
are displayed. Select the step to be started.
After a step is selected, the screen returns to the Operation Mode screen.
Program list
Step
* The selected items are displayed in yellow.

* Program numbers that are not set cannot be selected.
Table 4.7 Scroll keys

Program list display Step display
Scrolls up or down by three items. Scrolls up or down by four items.
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3） Start operation.
Check the selected program name and the start step number, and then start operation.
Press [Start] to display the confirmation screen.
[YES]: Starts operation and returns to the original screen.
"PROGRAM: RUN" is displayed on the operation display area.
[NO]: Returns to the Operation Mode screen.
4.9.2 Pausing operation (only when the program operation is being executed)
<Procedure>
1） Press [Pause] in Program Run.

[YES]: Pauses operation and returns to the original screen.
"PROGRAM: PAUSE" is displayed in the operation display area and the
operation lamp blinks.
Clocking of the operation pauses and the equipment retains the operating
status.
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4.9.3 Resuming operation (only when program operation is paused)
<Procedure>
1） Press [RESUME] in Program Run.

[YES]: Starts the operation of the paused program and returns to the original
screen.
4.9.4 Proceeding operating step to next step forcibly (only when program operation is
being executed)
<Procedure>
1） Press [NEXT STEP] in Program Run.

[YES]: Starts operation from the next step and returns to the original screen.
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4.9.5 Ending program operation
<Procedure>
1） Press [Stop] in Stop Operation.
[YES]: Stops operation and returns to the original screen.

"STOP" is displayed on the operating display area.
[NO]: Returns to the Operation Mode screen without stopping operation.
 Note 
 If the operation is stopped during low-temperature operation, condensation may occur on
the equipment surface depending on the ambient conditions. In some cases, this can
result in water leakage in the chamber installation location.
Return the temperature in the test area to room temperature before stopping operation.
 If the chamber will not be used for an extended period of time, turn off the circuit breaker
for power conservation and safety.
 Reference 
Press the instrumentation power switch to also turn off the display of the Instrumentation
screen.
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4.10 Dry operation (program operation)
(For temperature types)

Stop the refrigerator, and operate the chamber in constant mode for approximately 60 minutes
with the temperature set to 70°C or higher.
After operation is completed, open the test door slightly and operate in constant mode for
approximately 15 minutes using the same setting.
4.11 Monitoring program operation
This section explains the displays of the monitors.
4.11.1 Temperature/humidity
The temperature and humidity in the test area can be monitored.
Temp/Hum screen




Table 4.8 Temperature/humidity

Display
 Displays the control temperature set point
 Displays the control humidity set point
Displays the temperature process value in the

test area.
Displays the humidity process value in the test

area.
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 Reference 
 The icons of unavailable functions (optional functions) are masked.
 Monitor information display

1） Set point
Displays "OFF" when the operation is stopped.
2） Process value
"----" is displayed when the measured temperature value is invalid.*
"----" is displayed when the measured humidity value is invalid.*
If it is set not to display the process value when the humidity control is OFF, "----" is
displayed.
 See "1.6 Setting screens."
* Invalidation conditions
Temperature: When the dry bulb sensor is disconnected.
Humidity: When the wet bulb sensor is disconnected.
Or when the humidity reading is less than 0% rh or in excess of
100% rh.
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4.11.2 Details
The process values and set points of the temperature and humidity and the status of each
output can be monitored.
Details screen



Table 4.9 Details

Display
 Set Point Displays the present control target values
Displays the present process values in the test
 Process value
area
Temp: Displays the output value of the heater
 Heater % Hum: Displays the output value of the humidifying
heater
Displays the operation status of the refrigerator
 Refrig
(RUNNING/STOP)
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4.11.3 Program
The detailed information on the pattern during operation can be monitored.
Program Operation Detailed Display screen
Step display frame



End step
 Present step

Next step




Table 4.10 Program monitor
Display
 Displays the program number and the name of the program in operation.
 Displays the step number in operation and the last step number.
Displays the step information.
Top row: Displays the ended step. Nothing is displayed when the initial step is

operated.
Second row: Displays the step in operation. It is enclosed by a yellow frame.
Displays the set points and process values of the temperature/humidity of the step in

operation.
 Displays the remaining time of the step in operation. (Subtraction)
Displays the scheduled end time of the program in operation.
The following cases are not included in the scheduled time.
 When the soak time control is set to ON.

 When the step in operation is forced to proceed to the next step.
* If the scheduled operation end time exceeds 23:59:59 on December 31, 2099,
[----] is displayed.
Displays the accumulated operating time of the program operation.
 Note that even if an alarm (alert) is generated or the operation pauses, they are all
accumulated in the total operation time.
Displays the end condition after the program is ended.

(STOP, CONSTANT, Hold Last Step, Start Next Program)
Displays the status of the counter setup.
 Pressing the [Counter] key displays the figure.
Close with .
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Counter Setting screen: It is displayed by pressing [Counter].
 Reference 
For the program number and step number when an alarm occurs, check the Program
Operation Details screen before pressing the Power OFF switch. Step numbers during
operation will not be displayed if you press the Power OFF switch.
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4.11.4 External output

You can check the output statuses of the time signals and external output contact signals.
Time signals are only output during operation.
 For details on output settings, see "4.2.2 Program editing procedure: Setting step
details".
① Displays the names of the external outputs.

(If the optional function is not installed, the display is grayed out.)
Table 4.11 External output

Accessory Function
Specimen Used to supply power to the specimen in the test
Standard
PWR CTL area when the equipment is operating normally.
Alarm Standard Outputs a signal when an alarm occurs.
Outputs according to the items for external output
settings (indicated below).
[TimeSignal1]
A contact by which your external device can be
turned on and off with the keys on the
instrumentation can be installed.
[Program End]
The output turns on when all steps in program
operation has finished. The output remains on for 3
Ext Out Standard seconds.
[Temp Attainment]
Outputs a signal when it is judged that the
temperature in the test area has reached a stable
state.  For details on temperature attainment
condition settings, see "5.11.3 Setting the control
attainment range."
 For the external output settings, refer to "5.11.2
Setting the operation when the chamber is
running."
temperature in the test area has reached a stable
Temp state.
Optional
Attainment  For details on temperature attainment condition
settings, see "5.11.3 Setting the control
attainment range."
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Accessory Function
Outputs a signal for 3 seconds when the time of the
Time up Optional
start, end, or quick timer elapses.
Outputs a signal when it is determined that the
humidity in the test area has reached a stable state
Hum (temperature and humidity type).
Optional
Attainment  For details on humidity attainment condition
settings, see "5.11.3 Setting the control
attainment range."
The contact turns on when all the following
conditions are met.
Door Open Optional
 In operation
 Door is open
② Displays the output statuses of the external outputs.

ON: The relay contact of the output is short-circuited.
OFF: The relay contact of the output is open.
 Reference 
The names of time signals can be changed.
 For details, see "9.14 Time signal name registration" under "Web application" in the
Network guide.
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 
 Displays the names of time signals.

(If the option is not installed, it is grayed out. If the external output is not set to
Time Signal 1, 1 is grayed out.)
Table 4.12 Time signals

Accessory Function
Time Signal 1 Standard
Time Signal 2 Optional
Time Signal 5 Optional The contact at which your external
device can be turned on and off with
the keys on the instrumentation can
Time Signal 7 Optional be installed.
 Displays the output statuses of the time signals

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 
 Displays the measuring instrument synchronization names.
Table 4.13 Measuring instrument synchronization

Accessory Function
The output turns on when the primary
Prim PWR SPLY ON Standard
power source of the chamber is on.
conditions are met.
Running Standard ① In operation
② Alarm that stops chamber control is not
detected.
The contact turns on and off in sync with
Time Signal 1 Sync Standard Time Signal 1 of the external contact output
function.
The output turns on when all steps in
Program End Standard program operation has finished.
The output remains on for 3 seconds.
temperature in the test area has reached a
stable state.
Temp Attainment Standard
 For details on temperature attainment
condition settings, see "5.11.3 Setting
the control attainment range."
humidity in the test area reaches a stable
state.
Hum Attainment Optional
 For details on humidity attainment
condition settings, see "5.11.3 Setting
the control attainment range."
conditions are met.
Door Open Optional
① In operation
② The door is open.
The output turns on when the timer expires
Time up Optional in timer mode.
The output remains on for 3 seconds.
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 Displays the measuring instrument synchronization output status.

4.11.5 Trend graph
 For details regarding the monitor, see "3.7.4 Trend graph."
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Controller guide Chapter 4 Program operation Bench-top type temperature (and humidity) chamber

Chapter 4 Program operation

4.1 What is a program operation?

4.2 Setting up a program

4.2.1 Program editing procedure: Setting steps

When a new program selected When a registered program selected

Table 4.1 Program selection pop-up screen

2） When [NEW PGM] is selected, the edit step screen appears.

When a registered program selected

Press the area of the step to be edited.

When a new program selected

Table 4.2 Items on the edit step screen

3） Enter the temperature set point.

4） Enter the humidity set point.

5） Enable or disable the humidity control operation.

6） Enable or disable the temperature ramp control.

8） Set the time for executing a step.

4.2.2 Program editing procedure: Setting step details

2） Enable or disable the pause function.

3） Set the Refrigeration.

Normally this should be set to Auto.

4） Set the time signal contacts.

Set the Time Signal 1.

6） Check the input result of the step and press [SAVE].

For a running program or a program whose timer or measuring instrument

4.2.3 Display items of the edit program screen

Table 4.3 Display items on the Edit Program screen

 hr: min : Soak time control ON : Pause setting ON

4.2.4 Keys of the edit program screen

Table 4.4 Keys used on the Edit Program screen

 : Proceeds four steps backward or forward.

Press this key to list and check the created programs.

4.3 Editing steps

2） Select [EDIT] on the pop-up screen.

4.3.1 Inserting a step

Example: To insert a new step between Steps 1 and 2, press [2].

4） Press [SAVE] to display the confirmation screen.

[YES]: Inserts the step and returns to the program list.

4.3.2 Copying steps

3） Select the copy destination.

4） A confirmation screen is displayed.

4.3.3 Deleting steps

3） A confirmation screen is displayed.

4.4 Setting program details

4.4.1 Setting start conditions

STEP1 STEP2 STEP3 STEP1 STEP2 STEP3

In the following cases, ramp operation (temperature, humidity) is not performed.

4.4.2 Setting end condition

 Energy Saving Advice 

Setting the test end condition

2） Select the program.

4.4.3 Counter setup

 Repeat start step

When counter setup is performed

When setting the counter, note the following.

Counter A (repeat three times)

(Continued from the previous page.)

 A configuration that is not possible

 Be sure to check the settings of the counter on [View Program].

4.4.4 Entering high/low limit settings

10°C Upper deviation limit temperature

Temperature set point in the