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Synergy Nano
Maximize the capabilities of your environmental chambers in a 1/4 DIN package.
Tidal’s state-of-the-art Synergy Nano controller is engineered to offer all the features needed to maximize the capabilities
of your environmental chambers in a 1/4 DIN package. Designed to take complete command of the chambers’ conditioning systems,
its logic circuits automatically select heating/cooling modes as required, and totally controls programming of temperature,
vibration, altitude and humidity versus time.
The Synergy Nano combines the functions of a test chamber controller and a data logger. It moreover allows users to program up
to six custom outputs for special applications and optional features. Process inputs include RTD, Thermocouple, voltage and current.
Boasting the Microsoft Windows™ CE.NET operating system, this feature-rich system’s sophisticated communications capabilities also
include built-in remote control/monitoring. The Synergy Nano Controller is easy to retrofit into legacy equipment.
For further details, see the Synergy Nano press release, technical manual and the Synergy Nano datasheet.
Synergy Controller
Unsurpassed Interconnectivity & Integration with Environmental Chambers
The Synergy Controller and Synergy Series (patent-pending) of hardware and software products are designed to enhance the overall efficiency of the
environmental testing process. The culmination of an extensive, multidisciplinary development process, the Synergy Series provides OEMs, test labs,
re-builders/re-furbishers, and end-users alike with the industry’s most comprehensive, single-source solution to exacting temperature and
humidity testing requirements. Offering the utmost in integration and connectivity, the Series is comprised of Synergy Controller ,
the full sized Micro and the new 1/4 DIN Synergy Nano , both with touch screen and embedded Synergy Web Server
Software for remote monitoring and control; Synergy Manager software for control and monitoring of multiple
environmental chambers, the Synergy 488 ; offering GPIB, RS-232 and Ethernet communications communications
for legacy test chamber controllers and the Synergy UUT (Unit-Under-Test) data acquisition module to expand the controller’s data acquisition capabilities.
The Series is singularly notably for its ability to enhance overall environmental test process performance and cost effectiveness by employing existing LANs and
the Internet and popular USB Flash Drives.
Synergy Controller
Touch Screen Interface
The Synergy (Micro) Controller and Synergy Nano share a common user and programming interface
and provides OEMs, test labs, and re-builders/re-furbishers with cost-effective integration of control,
logging and connectivity features, and are appropriate for use in the broadest spectrum of environmental
testing applications including temperature, humidity, vibration, altitude, HALT (Highly Accelerated
Life Testing)/HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening), thermal shock, and thermal vacuum testing
processes.
The Synergy Controllers are ideal for use in chambers or ovens when controlled environments are essential
for the testing, screening, and calibration of mission-critical systems and components.
Industries in which the instrument can be confidently employed include electronic systems, semiconductors,
aerospace, automotive, medical, and pharmaceutical.
Synergy Series
Specifically for Environmental Testing
Tidal’s Synergy Series is uniquely engineered for use in environmental testing applications in the broadest spectrum of industries and applications requiring the precise measurement and control of temperature and/or humidity. Among the most prevalent are the electronics, aerospace, automotive, medical and pharmaceutical sectors, where controlled environments are essential for the testing,
screening and calibration of critical systems and components.
The Synergy Controller is developed to replace the most popular environmental chamber manufacturers’ controllers/programmers, as well as discontinued or unsupported systems. It is specifically engineered as a drop-in replacement for the Tenney VersaTenn II and VersaTenn III controllers as it employs virtually identical electrical, mechanical, and physical parameters. Further, it’s compatible with the Watlow 942, F4, and the Thermotron 4800, making the retrofit process fast and easy for end-users of these chambers as well.
Available standard with either a front or flush mounted 320 x 240 (color STN) touch screen, the microprocessor-based, two-channel Synergy Controller takes total charge of environmental chambers’ conditioning systems. The two control channels may both function as temperature control, or with channel #1 as temperature, and channel #2 as humidity. The unit features RS-232/485, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, and GPIB communications, as well as a
Disk-On-Chip Flash Drive, SDRAM and a FD drive for data logging, alarm logging and storage. USB storage are also featured. Its Windows-based software supports profiling, an unlimited number of setpoint,
auto-start, hold, jump and stop steps, along with eight event/alarm outputs.
To further enhance the functionality of the Synergy Controller and to maximize process efficiency, control, and accuracy, Tidal developed the Synergy Web Server Software and Synergy Manager Software. The Synergy Web Server Software provides the ultimate remote monitoring and control capabilities as it connects the Synergy Controller to a LAN or the Internet. This highly intuitive, Internet Explorer compatible (no other client software required)
web-server interface allows operators to view a mirror image of the controllers’
touch screen from any Web browser. Therefore, operators are able to perform such key control functions as process monitoring, set point changes, and managing alarms “on-the-fly”.
For applications requiring the control and monitoring of multiple and diverse environmental chambers, Tidal’s Synergy Manager Software supports numerous controllers in any combination. This feature-rich program compiles and generates environmental profiles for any chamber from its graphical editor and sports a comprehensive array of performance and activity statistics.
Featuring GPIB, RS-232, RS-485 and TCP/IP communications, download control, real-time data logging, graphical profiling,
time-stamping, e-mail and fax alerts are among the functions supported.
Rounding out the Synergy Series to-date is the Synergy UUT, a 16-channel thermocouple data acquisition module. Developed to expand the input capabilities of the Synergy Controller, the interface allows Synergy system operators to capture and log data from up to 64 thermocouples from a unit-under-test.
Tidal also offers RTD (Resistance Temperature Detectors) and TRH (Temperature/Relative Humidity) sensors and probes engineered for employment with the Series.
Synergy Controller Specifications
Designed specifically for Environmental Test Chamber Control
The Synergy Controller Touch Screen Control System is a microprocessor based multi-channel instrument, developed specifically for environmental test chambers.
This state of the art design employs features that maximize the capabilities of your test chamber. It is precisely designed to take complete command of the
chamber’s conditioning systems. Logic circuits automatically select heating / cooling (Channel 1), and humidity (Channel 2) modes as required, with total
programming of temperature and humidity versus time. Six Event outputs are provided for special applications and optional features. A 100 ohm platinum RTD
is used for temperature measurement. A dry capacitance type sensor is used for humidity measurement.
The Synergy Controller is specifically designed to be a drop-in replacement for the Tenney VersaTenn III controller. All of the electrical and mechanical
interfaces have been preserved. The retro fit process is quick and easy for end-users.
The main features of the Synergy Controller are as follows:
Channels
- Channels: 1,2, 3, or 4 Process Variables
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Vibration
- Altitude
LCD
- Type: Color STN, Resolution: 320 x 240
- Size: 5.7” Diagonal
- Backlight: CCFL
- Operating System
- Microsoft Windows™ CE Operating System
- Touch Screen based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Communications
- RS - 232 Communications
- 10 Base-T Ethernet Networking
- RS–485 Communications (optional)
- IEEE 488 Communications (optional)
- FTP Server, Telnet Server, Web server
- WebTouch Remote™ (Pat. Pending) Web Server software for Internet monitoring / controlling (Optional)
Storage
- 256 MB Flash Disk
- 32 MB SDRAM
Peripherals
- USB Bar Code Reader
- USB Keyboard
- USB Mouse
Programming
- Windows friendly program files names
- Program creation wizard
- Step Types: Set point, Jump Loop, Auto start, Hold, Stop
- Number and size of programs only limited by onboard storage
Software Features
- Built-in context sensitive Help System
- International Language Support
- Real-time color graph displays
- Built-in TCP/IP networking
- Real Time Clock with Battery Backup
- Automatic Resume after power failure
- Software configurable chamber type
- Multiple Passwords
- Wet-Bulb/Dry-Bulb RH calculations
- Programmable User Alarms
Analog Inputs
- Process Voltage Inputs (4): Humidity-Vaisala Temp comp./uncompensated
- Range: 0-5 VDC; Accuracy: +/- 0.5 mV
- Resolution: 16 bits
- RTD Inputs (2): Temperature
- Range: 0 to 200 Ohms
- Accuracy +/- 0.05 Ohms
- 100 Ohm Pt. RTD, JIS or DIN
- Machine diagnostics interface (8)
- Range: 0-5 VDC; Accuracy: +/- 10 mV
- Resolution: 10 bits
Analog Outputs
- Voltage Outputs (2):
- Range: 0-5 VDC
- Accuracy: +/- 0.5 mV
- Resolution: 12 Bits
- Setpoint; Channels 1, 2 and 3
- Process Variable; Channels 1, 2 and 3
- Heat PID; Channels 1, 2 and 3
- Cool PID; Channels 1, 2 and 3
Digital Outputs
- Total Digital Outputs:32
- Digital Outputs: 30 (These 30 outputs drive the Triac boards listed below)
- Output Rating: 5 A, 250 VAC
- Relay Outputs 2
- Contact Rating: 3 A, 250 VAC
- Event Outputs: Up to 6 outputs are User controllable.
Digital Inputs
- Total Digital Inputs: 16
- Ground: TRUE
- Open Circuit: FALSE
- Voltage Range: - 0.5 to 5.5 VDC
Data Logging
- Interval, 1 Second to 60 Seconds
- Process Variables, Setpoints, PID variables
- UUT (Unit Under Test) T-Type Thermocouple temperature data logging and display with 16 Inputs expandable to 64 Inputs (See Synergy UUT below)
UUT Temp Module
- T-Type Thermocouples: 16
- Total Supported Modules/Sensors: 4/64
- Temperature Range:-200 C to 400 C
- Power: 9 to 28 Vdc, 3 Watts
Alarms
- Memory Low Program Memory/Low Space Storage Card
- Temp-guard
- Open Sensor Ch 1 - RTD 1
- Open Sensor RTD 2
- Voltage Sensor Ch 2 – Humidity (Analog Input 1)
- Voltage Sensor (Analog Input 2 thru 4)
- Hi Temperature/ Low Temperature
- Hi Humidity/ Lo Humidity
- Internal Communications failure
Other
- Power Requirements: 85 to 264 VAC, 25 Watts
- Operating Conditions: 10 to 30 C, 0 to 90% RH, Non-condensing
- Size: 9.50” W X 6.75” H X 5.50” D
- Weight: 8.5 lbs
Synergy UUT Thermocouple Monitor
Part Number: TE1299-16
16 Channel T-Thermocouple Monitor
Daisy chain up to four of these 16-Channel monitors together and acquire 64 temperatures on the
Unit-Under-Test
The Synergy Controller displays and logs these readings to the internal log file for analysis, graphing and reporting
Triac Output Board, 12 Channel
Part Number: TE1151-12
Control up to twelve (12) 6 Ampere AC loads, 110 - 220 VAC
Each output can also drive an external Triac for larger loads
Two 6-Channel Triac boards can be driven from the two 20 pin connectors
Triac Output Board, 6 Channel
Part Number: TE1151-6
Control up to six (6) 6 Ampere AC loads, 110 - 220 VAC
Each output can also drive an external Triac for larger loads
Triac Output Board, 5 Channel
Part Number: TE1151-5
Control up to five (5) 6 Ampere AC loads, 110 - 220 VAC
Each output can also drive an external Triac for larger loads
This Triac board can be mounted from the back of the Synergy Controller and accepts the existing wiring harness from a VersaTenn III
installation
Universal Event Board, 6 Channel
Part Number: TE1616-6
This unit can be used interchangeably with our standard 6-Channel Triac Output board but its outputs can can configured for DC loads as well as AC loads.
This Event board allows the user to configure each output for the load that he needs to drive by plugging in standard output modules.
AC Output modules are available for 140 and 280 VAC and 3.5 Amps
DC Output modules are available for 60 VDC and 3.5 Amps
Relay Output Board, 6 Channel
Part Number: TE1708-6
Control up to six (6) 6-Ampere AC loads, 110 - 220 VAC
Each output is Form C with both a normally open and normally closed contact
Synergy Web Touch Remote
Part Number: TE1567
Built in web server provides web based control and monitoring. Patent Pending.
Remote control over a network or Internet using a web browser.
Internet Explorer and Fire Fox compatible (no special software required).
For remote training and support.
For remote operation and monitoring.
Synergy 488
Part Number: TE1643
The Synergy488 is Tidal's communications adapter for legacy test chamber controllers that provides three
(GPIB, RS-232 and Ethernet) communications options for supported legacy controllers equipped with only RS-232 or RS-485
communications. With Synergy 488 adapters you can put your test chambers on your network and control them from a central
computer using our Synergy Manager application.
Communication Ports:
GPIB (IEEE 488)
RS-232
Ethernet (10/100 BaseT)
Supported Controllers:
Tenney VersaTenn II and VersaTenn III
Watlow 942 and F4
Blue M Pro 550 and 750
Yokogawa 550 and 750
Partlow 1460/1462
Synergy Nano
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