Din to Setpoint Temp Adjust (Up/Down)
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:51 am
Having trouble figuring out how we might go about mapping a DIN that is controlled by a manual push button to change set point temperature associated with a particular temperature probe and associated output heaters. Essentially would like to have full manual push button control of BCS with the PID functionality on a particular temp/tank channel.
Only looking to do this for our Boil Kettle. We currently have a 10BBL system with 4 - 18KW heating elements and the system is essentially working fine, but the user interface is only through the web browser. Just in case I leave my Iphone at home, dont have a computer or access to a web browser, I want to be able to operate our brewery manually, like back in my home brew days when i have simple PID buttons for up and down and my hold temp process is always running and on for the BK.
I have installed the push buttons on my panel (one for setpoint temp up and one for set point temp down) I know this is essentially going backwards technology wise, but dropping my phone in a 10BBL tank is not my idea of a good day, and having electronics that run web pages in our full washdown room is difficult and expensive.
Any help would be greatful.
Mike
Only looking to do this for our Boil Kettle. We currently have a 10BBL system with 4 - 18KW heating elements and the system is essentially working fine, but the user interface is only through the web browser. Just in case I leave my Iphone at home, dont have a computer or access to a web browser, I want to be able to operate our brewery manually, like back in my home brew days when i have simple PID buttons for up and down and my hold temp process is always running and on for the BK.
I have installed the push buttons on my panel (one for setpoint temp up and one for set point temp down) I know this is essentially going backwards technology wise, but dropping my phone in a 10BBL tank is not my idea of a good day, and having electronics that run web pages in our full washdown room is difficult and expensive.
Any help would be greatful.
Mike