Controller & Programmer - Type 1200 | Gefran | Philippopoulos s.a.
Controller & Programmer - Type 1200 | Gefran | Philippopoulos s.a.

Controller & Programmer - Type 1200 | Gefran

Gefran 1200 Temperature Controller – Programmer

The Gefran 1200 is a 48×96 mm (1/8 DIN) panel-mounted temperature controller designed for industrial process automation. The Lexan front panel provides IP65 protection and features four keys, dual 4-digit green displays for PV/SV, and output status LEDs.

Process Inputs

The universal input supports thermocouples (J, K, R, S, T), RTD Pt100/JPT100, PTC/NTC, and linear signals (60 mV, 1 V, 5 V, 10 V, 0/4–20 mA). Measurement accuracy is 0.2% f.s. ±1 digit at 25 °C, with a 120 ms sampling rate and a range of -1999 to 9999.

Control and Outputs

Control modes include PID, autotune, on/off, heat/cool, soft-start, power limit, and bumpless Man/Auto transfer. Output options: relay (5 A / 250 Vac), logic 24 V for SSR, triac (20–240 Vac / 1 A), analog (0–10 V or 4–20 mA), and retransmission.

Monitoring and Communication

CT input (50 mAac) enables heater break alarm and load current monitoring. Digital inputs can be configured for setpoint selection, Man/Auto, alarm reset, or hold. Optional isolated RS485 serial communication supports GEFRAN CENCAL or Modbus RTU up to 19200 baud.

Typical Applications

  • Extruders and injection moulding machines
  • Thermoforming and rubber presses
  • Packing machinery
  • Industrial ovens, dryers, paint lines
  • Food processing, cooling panels, test benches

Installation Conditions

Power supply: 100–240 Vac/dc or 11–27 Vac/dc. Operating temperature: 0–50 °C. Storage: -20–70 °C. Relative humidity: 20–85% non-condensing. Indoor use up to 2000 m altitude.

Standards and Certifications

Complies with CE (RoHS, EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU), EN 50581, EN 61326-1, EN 61010-1. UL listed for industrial control equipment (UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14-M95).

Description

Technical specifications

Overview

Microprocessor controllers, 48×96 (1/8DIN) format for 1200 and 96×96 (1/4DIN) format for 1300, built with SMT technology.

Complete operator interface, protected by Lexan membrane to guarantee an IP65 faceplate protection level.

Composed of 4 keys, double 4-digit green LED display, 4 red signal LEDs for the 4 relay/logic outputs and 3 additional LEDs with programmable function to signal the instrument’s various function states.

The main input for the variable to be controlled is universal, and allows connection of a wide variety of signals: thermocouples, resistance thermometers, thermistors, normalized linear inputs, all with possibility of custom linearization set from the faceplate. Input type is selected entirely from the faceplate and requires no external adapter shunts/dividers.

A second auxiliary analog input from current transformer is available. You can select one of the two presettable setpoints, select Manual-Automatic mode, reset the alarm memory, or enable the hold function by means of the digital input.

The instrument provides up to 4 outputs: relay (5A, 250VAC/30VDC cosφ = 1) or logic (24V ± 10% (10Vmin a 20mA)).

An analog output in voltage or in current is also available. The functions of each output are freely configurable from the faceplate. In addition to the control and alarm outputs, you can also have outputs that repeat the state of the digital or retransmission input by process variable, setpoint, deviation, alarm trip points and values acquired via serial line.

An additional output (24VDC, 30mA max.) is available to power outside transmitters.

The serial communication option can be in Current Loop or RS485, with MODBUS RTU protocol and maximum speed of 19200 baud (485). The instrument’s entire programming procedure is made easier by grouping the parameters in function blocks (CFG for control parameters, Inp for inputs, Out for outputs, etc.).

The instrument can also select the parameters to be displayed based on its hardware configuration, which automatically hides irrelevant parameters.

The instrument is supplied with an “EASY” configuration calling for just a few parameters (only those pertaining to the model ordered and essential to the controller’s operation). In this way, you just have to set the setpoint and the alarm, then launch self-tuning with the specific button.

For even simpler configuration, you can use a PC programming kit consisting of a cable and a guided program for Windows environment (see Technical Data code GF_eXpress).

Description

  • Universal input configurable from faceplate
  • Accuracy better than 0.2% f.s. under nominal conditions
  • Control output: relay, logic, Triac or continuous
  • Hot/cold function with selection of cooling fluid
  • 3 alarms with completely configurable function
  • Analog retransmission output
  • Up to 2 isolated digital inputs with configurable function
  • Isolated digital input with configurable function
  • Auxiliary input for CT (TA) (50mAac)
  • Heater break or probe short-circuit alarm
  • Self-tuning, Auto-tuning, Soft-start, bumpless Man/Auto function
  • Double set, set ramp, timed output function
  • Optically isolated RS485 serial line. Protocol: GEFRAN MODBUS RTU
  • Self-diagnosis
  • Rapid configuration from PC with GF eXpress software

Certifications