Synergy Series

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 the Synergy Controller 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 single board computer offering GPIB, RS-232 and Ethernet communications 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.

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.

The Synergy Controller Touch Screen Control System is a microprocessor based two-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:

Feature	Description

Channels
	Channels: 1 or 2 Process Variables Temperature Temperature/Humidity Temperature/Temperature Resolution: 0.1 Degree C or F, 0.1 % Relative Humidity
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 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Networking RS � 485 Communications (optional) IEEE 488 Communications (optional) Webtouch Remote� (Pat. Pending) Web Server software for Internet monitoring / controlling (Optional)
Storage
	16 MB Flash Disk On Chip Storage 3-1/2 Floppy Drive (IBM Formatted) Program and test data storage and retrieval 32 MB SDRAM
Processors
	Main Processor, National Semiconductor x86 Pentium Class I/O Processor, Rabbit Semiconductor R2000 Touch Screen Controller Processor, Microchip PIC16F876
Peripherals
	Universal Serial Bus (USB), 2 Host Ports (for Mouse or USB Flash Memory) VGA Monitor PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 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
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 Analog Output Functions: Setpoint CH1, Ch2 or CH3 Actual CH1, Ch2 or CH3 Heat PID CH1, Ch2 or CH3 Cool PID CH1, Ch2 or CH3
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
	Two Mounting Options: Flush Mount (Behind Panel) Front Mount (In-front of panel) 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 P/N 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 P/N 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 P/N 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 P/N TE1151-5 Control up to five (5) 6-Ampere AC loads, 110 - 220 VAC This Triac board can be mounted from the back of the Synergy Controller and accepts the existing wiring harness from a VersaTenn III installation. Each output can also drive an external Triac for larger loads.
Universal Event Board, 6 Channel P/N TE1616-6 Introducing our new Universal 6-Channel Event Board for our Synergy Controller. This new 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 P/N TE1708-6 Control up to six (6) 6-Ampere AC loads, 110 - 220 VAC. Each output is Form C with both a momentarily open and momentarily closed contact.
	Synergy Web Touch Remote P/N 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 Compatible (No special software required). Remote Training and support
	Synergy Manager P/N TE1566 Windows� Based, Multi-Chamber Monitor and Control Program. Supports the following Chambers Controller in addition to the Synergy Controller: VersaTenn II VersaTenn III VersaTenn IV VersaTenn V Watlow 942 Watlow F4 Partlow 1460 Thermotron T4800 Yokogawa 550/750 Features the following items: Remote Control GPIB, RS-232, TCP/IP Profile Creation, Download and Control Data Logging Data Graphing Alert System: Fax and e-mail notification. Download the Synergy Manager in a free Monitor-only Mode. View the Synergy Manager revision history.
	Synergy 488 P/N TE1579 The Synergy488 is Tidal's SBC488E with chamber control firmware. The firmware is designed to provide GPIB, RS-232 and Ethernet communications capabilities to the Tenney VersaTenn II and VersaTenn III and the Watlow 942 and F4 environmental chamber controllers

Synergy Controller

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