Controller & Programmer - Type 2500 | Gefran | Philippopoulos s.a.
Controller & Programmer - Type 2500 | Gefran | Philippopoulos s.a.
Controller & Programmer - Type 2500 | Gefran | Philippopoulos s.a.
Controller & Programmer - Type 2500 | Gefran | Philippopoulos s.a.

Controller & Programmer - Type 2500 | Gefran

Gefran 2500 Controller – Programmer

The Gefran 2500 is a microprocessor-based controller, 96×96 mm (1/4 DIN), designed for fast-response process variables. It is applied in pressure, force, temperature, and differential pressure control, as well as in process scenarios requiring up to four analog variable inputs.

Process Inputs

Standard configuration includes one universal main input supporting strain gauge, potentiometer, thermocouple, 2/3-wire RTD, and linear signals. An optional second universal input is available for differential measurements. Two auxiliary analog inputs are provided for remote setpoint, reference line speed, or additional measurement. Accuracy: 0.1% f.s. ±1 digit.

Control and Outputs

Control functions include self-adaptive PI, double-action PID heat/cool, ratio control, differential pressure control, autotuning, self-tuning, setpoint gradient, and power gradient. Up to 8 PID parameter sets can be selected by setpoint, PV, deviation, or digital input.

Standard outputs: 4 relays (5 A / 250 Vac or 30 Vdc). Optional: up to 3 isolated analog outputs for control or retransmission of PV, peak, remote setpoint, deviation, alarm setpoint, or differential value.

Digital I/O and Communication

Four digital inputs assignable to reset, calibration, Man/Auto, Loc/Rem, hold, raise/lower, setpoint selection, or parameter set selection. Expansion available for 4 additional digital I/O. Communication via RS485/RS232 Modbus RTU or Profibus DP slave, depending on model.

Typical Applications

  • Pressure control in extruders and injection presses
  • Differential pressure in filters or hydraulic circuits
  • Force control in textile, paper, and plastic film lines
  • Tension control in winding stations
  • Process control with strain gauge or potentiometer

Installation and Conditions

Front panel: IP54, or IP65 with protective cover. Power supply: 100–240 Vac/dc or 20–27 Vac/dc. Operating range: 0–50 °C, 20–85% RH non-condensing, indoor installation up to 2000 m altitude. Compliance: EN 61010-1 and industrial EMC standards.

Description

Technical specifications

Overview

Single-loop microprocessor controller, 96 x 96 (1/4 DIN) format, appropriate for processes with high variation speed.

Thanks to its extended functions and configurable hardware and software, it provides high applicative flexibility in systems that control and monitor pressure, force, temperature, and differential pressure, and can acquire up to 4 variables.

It has two main analog inputs, configurable for strain gauge / potentiometer / linear signal / TC / RTD (one of which is optional) and two auxiliary analog inputs for linear signals (for example, remote setpoint functions and line speed reference input).

Two isolated analog outputs (one of which is optional) are available for control.

The operator interface, with IP54 protection level (IP65 with protective cover) is equipped with a 6-key soft-touch keyboard, triple 5-digit display (one of which is 2-color), and two bar graphs with configurable function.

Controls and commands can be sent from the front panel or via 4 digital inputs that can be assigned functions such as reset, calibration, man/auto, loc/rem, hold, raise/lower (motopotentiometer function), parameter set selection, setpoint selection.

The instrument has 4 configurable relay outputs as standard. More extended configurations are available with the following options:

– isolated analog output for retransmission of process, peak, remote set, deviation, alarm setpoint, differential values

– expansion with 4 I/O

– communication interface Modbus RTU

– communication interface Profibus DP (slave)

Controller

Self-adapting PI control or double-action PID (heating/cooling), ratio controller, differential pressure controller, selftuning, continuous or one-shot autotuning, Auto/man, Loc/rem, setpoint gradient, power gradient, dynamic power limits. 8 sets of selectable PID parameters based on setpoint level / PV / deviation or from digital inputs.

Alarms

4 completely configurable alarm setpoints.

Selectable “failsafe” function.

Math functions

The 2500 controller lets you define two distinct math relations between two analog inputs. The results can be freely used as setpoints, alarm setpoints, control output, etc…

Digital communication

The instrument offers an optional RS485 2/4 wire / RS232 serial interface with MODBUS RTU protocol for access to instrument parameters.

Configuration

The programming procedure is facilitated by the menu structure, with various configuration levels for quick and simple data search.

Description

  • Double configurable input for strain gauge / potentiometer / linear signal / TC / RTD
  • Two auxiliary analog inputs
  • Differential measurement
  • High precision: 0.1 % f.s. ± 1 digit
  • Automatic calibration for 6-wire strain gauge
  • Transmitter power supply and strain gauge probe power supply
  • PID controls with 8 sets of selectable parameters
  • 4 configurable alarms, failsafe function
  • Up to 3 isolated analog outputs for control and retransmission
  • 4 digital inputs
  • 4 relay outputs with configurable function
  • Expansion with 4 configurable digital inputs and/or outputs
  • Serial communication interface: 

        – RS485/RS 232 MODBUS RTU protocol (optional)

       – Profibus DP Slave (optional)

  • Front panel with three 5-digit displays and two bar graphs

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