Thermistor driver
Description
This driver is designed for use with the ezeio MkII controller and the ezeio MkII I/O Expander.
Settings
Name - The name is up to the user. Our suggestion is to choose a naming convention that makes the viewing the device list intuitive. Such as referring to the sensor and/or application. Keep the name short as it will be combined with the register name to create the default “Field” name (if added to “Fields”)
Active Check box - Check this box and “Save changes” to run the driver. The driver program can be suspended by unchecking the box and clicking on “Save changes”.
Notes - This space can be used to store information specific to the device, such as: location, wiring, scaling, etc.
Input settings
Device - Select the ezeio controller or the address number of a connected ezeio I/O Expander.
Input number - Select the input number (1-8) of the selected device.
Sensor type - The drop-down menu contains a list of temperature probes both generic and mfg./model specific. This list will grow over time. If you don't find a suitable sensor type, feel free to contact eze System about adding your preferred sensor to the driver.
Unit - Choose you preferred unit (Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin)
Low & High limits - Set the thresholds for cooling and heating.
Offset - Enter a value here if a calibration offset is needed.
Control Output for Heating
Device - Select the ezeio controller or the address number of a connected ezeio I/O Expander.
Output number - Select the output number of the selected device.
Control Output for Cooling
Device - Select the ezeio controller or the address number of a connected ezeio I/O Expander.
Output number - Select the output number of the selected device.
Control Parameters
Control hysteresis -
Control holdoff - Temp readings must meet/exceed thresholds for the holdoff time before outputs will be triggered.
Min runtime - To avoid short run cycles, enter the minimum number of seconds the outputs will stay on.