HBC-4301 Operators Manual - Novatech Controls

1. GETTING GOING FAST
Once you are familiar with the HBC-4301, it will only be necessary to be prompted with a
brief description of each of the operations to get the heat cycle going.
For further details on each topic, follow the chapter headings or references.
1. Heaters and thermocouples (Chapter 5)
1.1 Place as many thermocouples and heaters on the patch area as required.
Note which heaters and thermocouples are associated.
1.2 Connect all thermocouples to the input connectors.
1.3 Connect the heater power leads to the power outlet sockets.
2. Cable connections (Chapter 4)
2.1 Connect the 3 phase or single phase power lead to the power input socket.
2.2 Turn on the circuit breakers for all the heater zones that are connected
(Always include #1, Master)
2.3 Connect the power leads to the computer power pack.
2.4 Plug the power pack into the computer.
2.5 Connect the “Computer” lead from the control case to the computer serial
port or USB port (It is very important to always connect the USB adapter
before starting the HBC-4301 program).
2.6 Connect the printer lead from the computer to the printer (optional).
3. Turn on the main supply power switch on the wall.
4. Make sure that the control case is configured for “Primary” or “Secondary”
control mode (Setup function #1, Chapter 14.4, Control Mode).
5. Turn on the computer and start the HBC-4301 program.
Enter your operator name and password. If starting the program for the first time the
Operator name will be “Default” and the password will be “password”.
6. Select a heat cycle. (Chapter 6)
Edit a pre-designed cycle if necessary from the Zone Temperature Profiles screen
(Control Functions Menu, F3), or go straight to the next step by configuring the
system using an existing cycle.
7. Configure the thermocouple / zone layout by drawing the Repair Map
(Main Menu, F3).
Current Thermocouple Configuration (Chapter 5)
7.1 Click the Add Heater button.
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