In this article I am going to show you how to configure the Universal PID Controller.

These instructions are for the Inkbird PID controller also known as the ITC-106 PID.

If you are using a different controller like the MYPIN PID, The method for changing parameters will be different.

When configuring the ITC-106 PID controller there are 5 groups of parameters.

  • IP - Input Settings

  • OP - Output Settings

  • ALP - Alarm Settings

  • PID - PID Settings

  • Unit - Celsius or Fahrenheit

Entering Configuration Mode

You access each of these sections by holding the SET button down for 3 seconds. The controller will automatically start with the IP parameters.

Each additional SET button press will take you to the next section, cycling through IP, OP, ALP, PID, Unit and back to normal operation mode.

Configuring a Parameter Set

To configure a parameter set, you enter edit mode by pressing the LEFT ARROW button. This will jump to the first parameter in the set. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to change the value.

Hit the SET button to save the value and move to the next parameter. Once you cycle through all the parameters in a section you will be taken back to section header. Hitting the SET button again will take you to the next parameter section.

Setting Display Units

Here I will take you through the process of changing the display units.

Hold the SET button until you get the IP indicator shown here.

Then, click the SET button until the unit indicator is shown here. Four clicks.

Click the LEFT ARROW button until the parameter is shown. In this case C.

Hit the UP/DOWN buttons to change to the unit you wish. F or C.

Click the SET button to save the setting.

Since there are no other parameters in this section you will go back to the section heading.

Click the SET button again.

Since this is the last parameter group the controller will exit configuration mode.

Other Parameters

The are the parameters I recommend for general purpose use of the controller.

IP - Input

  • SN=K - (Looks like a Y) Thermocouple Type

  • SC=0 - Calibration Offset

  • DL=0 - Digital Filtering

OP - Output

  • Ctrl=PID - PID Mode

  • H-C=Heat - Control System

  • run=Auto - Operation Mode

ALP - Alarm

  • mode=0 - Alarm Mode

  • HIAL=9999 - High Limit

  • LoAL=-1999 - Low Limit

  • dHAL=9999 - Positive Deviation

  • dLAL=9999 - Negative Deviation

  • DF=.3 - Hysteresis

PID - PID Settings

  • Ctl=1 - Control Period

  • P=1 - Proportional Band

  • I=540 - Integral Time

  • D=200 - Derivative Time

unit - Units

  • C-F=F - Temperature Unit


Conclusion

That’s It!

Your Universal PID Controller is ready for use.

Help

If something is not clear to you, be sure to use the contact form below and I will help clarify the instructions.