Digital Controller

1. PRODUCT CHECK
REX-C100/C400/C410/C700/C900
C400
INSTRUCTION MANUAL C410 -
IMNZC22-E1
Thank you for purchasing this RKC product. In order to achieve maximum performance
C100 -
(1)(2) (3) (4) * (6)(7)
C700
C900 (1) (2) (3) (4)(5) *
(6)(7)
and ensure proper operation of your new instrument, carefully read all the instructions (1) Control action
in this manual. Please place the manual in a convenient location for easy reference. F: PID action with autotuning (Reverse action)
D: PID action with autotuning (Direct action)
WARNING W: Heat/Cool PID action with autotuning (Water cooling) 1
! A: Heat/Cool PID action with autotuning (Air cooling) 1
To prevent injury to persons, damage to instrument and equipment,
a suitable external protection device shall be required. (2) Input type, (3) Range code
All wiring must be completed before power is turned on to prevent Refer to 9. INPUT RANGE TABLE.
electric shock, fire or damage to instrument and equipment.
(4) First control output [OUT1] (Heat-side)
This instrument must be used in accordance with the specifications
to prevent fire or damage to instrument and equipment. M: Relay contact G: Trigger for triac driving 2
V: Voltage pulse 8: Current (4 to 20 mA DC)
This instrument is not intended for use in locations subject to
flammable or explosive gases. (5) Second control output [OUT2] (Cool-side) 3
Do not touch high-voltage connections such as power supply No symbol: When control action is F or D. M: Relay contact
terminals, etc. to avoid electric shock. V: Voltage pulse 8: Current (4 to 20 mA DC)
RKC is not responsible if this instrument is repaired, modified or
disassembled by other than factory-approved personnel. (6) Alarm 1 [ALM1], (7) Alarm 2 [ALM2]
Malfunction can occur and warranty is void under these conditions. N: No alarm H: Process high alarm
A: Deviation high alarm J: Process low alarm
B: Deviation low alarm K: Process high alarm with hold action
CAUTION C: Deviation high/low alarm L: Process low alarm with hold action
D: Band alarm P: Heater break alarm (HBA)[CTL-6] 4
This product is intended for use with industrial machines, test and E: Deviation high alarm S: Heater break alarm (HBA)[CTL-12] 4
measuring equipment. (It is not designed for use with medical with hold action R: Control loop break alarm (LBA) 5
equipment and nuclear energy.) F: Deviation low alarm
This is a Class A instrument. In a domestic environment, this instrument with hold action
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to
G: Deviation high/low alarm with hold action
take additional measures.
This instrument is protected from electric shock by reinforced insulation. 1
C100 cannot be specified in Heat/Cool PID action.
Provide reinforced insulation between the wire for the input signal and 2
For the C100, when control output is trigger output for triac driving, only the
the wires for instrument power supply, source of power and loads. ALM1 is available.
Be sure to provide an appropriate surge control circuit respectively for 3
For the C100, there is no second control output.
the following: 4
Heater break alarm (HBA) cannot be specified in case of ALM1. Also, it isnt
- If input/output or signal lines within the building are longer than 30 meters. possible to specify when control output is current output.
- If input/output or signal lines leave the building, regardless the length. 5
This instrument is designed for installation in an enclosed instrumentation As control loop break alarm (LBA), only either the ALM1 or ALM2 is selected.
panel. All high-voltage connections such as power supply terminals must Check that power supply voltage is also the same as that specified
be enclosed in the instrumentation panel to avoid electric shock by when ordering.
operating personnel.
All precautions described in this manual should be taken to avoid <Accessories>
damage to the instrument or equipment. Mounting brackets (C100/400/410/700/900): 2
All wiring must be in accordance with local codes and regulations. Instruction manual (IMNZC22-E1): 1
All wiring must be completed before power is turned on to prevent
electric shock, instrument failure, or incorrect action. The power must be
turned off before repairing work for input break and output failure
including replacement of sensor, contactor or SSR, and all wiring must
be completed before power is turned on again. 2. MOUNTING
To prevent instrument damage as a result of failure, protect the power line and
the input/output lines from high currents with a suitable overcurrent protection
device with adequate breaking capacity such as fuse, circuit breaker, etc.
2.1 Mounting Cautions
Prevent metal fragments or lead wire scraps from falling inside (1) This instrument is intended to be used under the following environmental
instrument case to avoid electric shock, fire or malfunction. conditions. (IEC61010-1)
Tighten each terminal screw to the specified torque found in the manual [OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II, POLLUTION DEGREE 2]
to avoid electric shock, fire or malfunction. (2) Use this instrument within the following environment conditions:
For proper operation of this instrument, provide adequate ventilation for Allowable ambient temperature: 0 to 50 C
heat dispensation. Allowable ambient humidity: 45 to 85 % RH
Do not connect wires to unused terminals as this will interfere with Installation environment conditions: Indoor use, Altitude up to 2000 m
proper operation of the instrument. (3) Avoid the following conditions when selecting the mounting location:
Turn off the power supply before cleaning the instrument. Rapid changes in ambient temperature which may cause condensation.
Do not use a volatile solvent such as paint thinner to clean the Corrosive or inflammable gases.
instrument. Deformation or discoloration will occur. Use a soft, dry cloth Direct vibration or shock to the mainframe.
to remove stains from the instrument.
Water, oil, chemicals, vapor or steam splashes.
To avoid damage to instrument display, do not rub with an abrasive
material or push front panel with a hard object. Excessive dust, salt or iron particles.
When high alarm with hold action is used for Alarm function, alarm does Excessive induction noise, static electricity, magnetic fields or noise.
not turn on while hold action is in operation. Take measures to prevent Direct air flow from an air conditioner.
overheating which may occur if the control device fails. Exposure to direct sunlight.
Excessive heat accumulation.
NOTICE (4) Mount this instrument in the panel considering the following conditions:
This manual assumes that the reader has a fundamental knowledge of Provide adequate ventilation space so that heat does not build up.
the principles of electricity, process control, computer technology and Do not mount this instrument directly above equipment that generates
communications. large amount of heat (heaters, transformers, semi-conductor functional
The figures, diagrams and numeric values used in this manual are only devices, large-wattage resistors.)
for purpose of illustration. If the ambient temperature rises above 50 C, cool this instrument with a
RKC is not responsible for any damage or injury that is caused as a forced air fan, cooler, etc. Cooled air should not blow directly on this
result of using this instrument, instrument failure or indirect damage. instrument.
RKC is not responsible for any damage and/or injury resulting from the In order to improve safety and the immunity to withstand noise, mount
use of instruments made by imitating this instrument. this instrument as far away as possible from high voltage equipment,
Periodic maintenance is required for safe and proper operation of this power lines, and rotating machinery.
instrument. Some components have a limited service life, or High voltage equipment: Do not mount within the same panel.
characteristics that change over time. Power lines: Separate at least 200 mm.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of all information Rotating machinery: Separate as far as possible.
contained herein. RKC makes no warranty expressed or implied, with For correct functioning mount this instrument in a horizontal position.
respect to the accuracy of the information. The information in this (5) In case this instrument is connected to a supply by means of a permanent
manual is subject to change without prior notice. connection, a switch or circuit-breaker shall be included in the installation.
No portion of this document may be reprinted, modified, copied, This shall be in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of
transmitted, digitized, stored, processed or retrieved through any the operator. It shall be marked as the disconnecting device for the
mechanical, electronic, optical or other means without prior written
equipment.
approval from RKC.
All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2012, RKC INSTRUMENT INC.
RKC INSTRUMENT INC.
2.2 Dimensions 2.3 Mounting procedures
Mounting bracket
C100 8 100 C100
When the controllers are mounted on
(Unit: mm) panel with 1 to 5 mm in thickness

44
Since the mounting brackets are already
installed on the controller, insert the
48 + 0.6
25 45 0 controller into the panel front without
removal of the brackets.

+ 0.6
(53)

When the controllers are mounted on

48

0
44

45
panel with 5 to 9 mm in thickness
Mounting bracket

25
Remove the mounting brackets from the
controller with a slotted screwdriver. Hole for 5 to 9 mm
Engage each mounting bracket with holes Hole for 1 to 5 mm
marked with 5-9 on the housing and then
C400 insert the controller into the panel from the
43
panel front.
(Unit: mm)

C400/410/700/900
+0.6
48 12 100 25 45 0
1. Prepare the panel cutout as
specified in 2.2 Dimensions.
Insertion Bracket
2. Insert the instrument through the recess setscrew
+0.8 panel cutout.
3. Insert an upper mounting bracket
100
96

0
91

along the bracket insertion groove

92

from the back, and then engage a

projection at the bracket end with a Bracket
insertion
recess at the groove front and also groove Slot
30

insert metal fitting legs into slots.

4. Tighten a bracket setscrew from the rear of the bracket with Phillips
screwdriver. Do not overtighten the bracket setscrew.
5. The other mounting bracket should be installed the same way described
C410 12 100 in 3. and 4.
C900 is used in the above figures for explanation, but the same
(Unit: mm) mounting procedures also apply to C400/410/700.
100
91

3. WIRING
+0.8
96 30 92 0

! WARNING
+0.6
0
43
48

25 45

To prevent electric shock or instrument failure, do not turn on

the power until all wiring is completed. Make sure that the
wiring is correct before applying power to the instrument.

C700 3.1 Wiring Cautions

For thermocouple input, use the appropriate compensation wire.
For RTD input, use low resistance lead wire with no difference in resistance
67.6

(Unit: mm)
between the three lead wires.
To avoid noise induction, keep input signal wire away from instrument
power line, load lines and power lines of other electric equipment.
72 12 100 25 68
+0.7
0 Signal connected to Voltage input and Current input shall be low voltage
defined as SELV circuit per IEC 60950-1.
If there is electrical noise in the vicinity of the instrument that could affect
operation, use a noise filter.
+0.7

- Shorten the distance between the twisted power supply wire pitches to
67.6

0
77
72

68

achieve the most effective noise reduction.

- Always install the noise filter on a grounded panel. Minimize the wiring
distance between the noise filter output and the instrument power supply
30

terminals to achieve the most effective noise reduction.

- Do not connect fuses or switches to the noise filter output wiring as this will
reduce the effectiveness of the noise filter.
Instrument power
C900 Twist these liadwires
IN OUT Instrument
Noise filter Power
(Unit: mm) terminals
91

Shorten distance between Minimize

pitches distance
Allow approximately 5 to 6 seconds for contact output when the instrument
is turned on. Use a delay relay when the output line is used for an external
+0.8 interlock circuit.
96 12 100 25 92 0
Power supply wiring must be twisted and have a low voltage drop.
This instrument with 24 V power supply is not provided with an overcurrent
protection device. For safety install an overcurrent protection device (such
+0.8

as fuse) with adequate breaking capacity close to the instrument.

(100)

0
96

91

- Fuse type: Time-lag fuse (Approved fuse according IEC60127-2 and/or

92

UL248-14)
- Fuse rating: Rated current: 0.5 A
For an instrument with 24 V power supply input, supply power from SELV
30

circuit defined as IEC 60950-1.

Panel thickness: 1 to 5 mm or 5 to 9 mm (C100) A suitable power supply should be considered in end-use equipment. The
1 to 8 mm (C400/410/700/900) power supply must be in compliance with a limited-energy circuits
(maximum available current of 8 A).

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3.2 Terminal Configuration
C100 Alarm output
Relay contact
Power supply
1 1 13 14 6 AC L DC
Alarm 1 or 6 6
Control loop ALM1 2 7
break alarm 100240V 24V
2 3 8 7 7 Terminals which are not used according to the controller
Alarm 2, Heater break NO N
alarm or Control loop type are all removed.
ALM2 4 9 AC L When control output is trigger output for triac driving, the
break alarm 6
3 5 11 12 10 number of alarm output points becomes 1.
24V
NO Use the solderless terminal appropriate to the screw
7 N size.
Screw size: M3 x 6
Control output CT input Input Recommended tightening torque:
Trigger for Voltage pulse/ Relay contact 0.4 Nm [4 kgfcm]
triac driving Current Current TC input RTD input Voltage/Current Specified solderless terminals:
T2 3
transformer 8 A With isolation
input 8 8 2
OUT OUT RTD Applicable wire: Solid/twisted wire of 0.25 to 1.65 mm
TC
T1 4 4 4
11 12 9 B
9 9 6.2 mm (0.24 inch) or less
OUT NO
Make sure that during field wiring parts of conductors
G 5 5 5 CT 10 B can not come into contact with adjacent conductive
parts.
NO: Normally open

Alarm output
C400, C410, C900 1 Ground 1 17 9
Relay contact
2 18 10
Power supply 3 19 11 9
CT input Alarm 1 or
AC L DC AC L 4 20 12 Control loop
2 2 2 Current ALM1
break alarm
24V 24V 100240V 5 21 13 transformer input 10
3 NO Alarm 2, Heater break
N 3 N
3 6 22 14 12
ALM2
alarm or Control loop
7 23 15 CT break alarm
11
Control output 8 24 16 13 NO
NO: Normally open Voltage pulse/ Relay contact
NC: Normally closed Current Terminals which are not used according to the controller type
OUT2
are all removed.
5 5 Input An example of the C900 is described here, the same wiring
Trigger for Voltage pulse/ Relay contact
triac driving Current OUT2 NO Voltage/ examples also apply to C400/410. Terminal numbers 17 to 24
TC input RTD input
6 are not provided for C400/410.
T2 6 6 6 14 B
Current
Use the solderless terminal appropriate to the screw size.
OUT OUT OUT1 Screw size: M3 x 6

T1 7 7 7 7 7 15 15 B 15 Recommended tightening torque: 0.4 Nm [4 kgfcm]
OUT NO OUT1 RTD Specified solderless terminals: With isolation
NO TC 2
Applicable wire: Solid/twisted wire of 0.25 to 1.65 mm
NC
G 8 8 8 8 8 16 16 A 16
8.1 mm (0.32 inch) or less
F, D action types W, A action types
Make sure that during field wiring parts of conductors can not
come into contact with adjacent conductive parts.

1 Ground 1 8
Alarm output
C700 14
Relay contact
2 15 9
Power supply
3 16 10 8
AC L DC AC L CT input Alarm 1 or
2 2 2 4 Control loop
17 11 Current ALM1
24V 24V 100240V break alarm
5 18 transformer input 9
N
3 3 N
3 NO Alarm 2, Heater break
6 19 12 19 alarm or Control loop
CT ALM2
break alarm
Control output 7 20 13 10
NO: Normally open 20 NO
Voltage pulse/ Relay contact
NC: Normally closed Current OUT2 Terminals which are not used according to the controller type
4 Input are all removed.
4
Trigger for Voltage pulse/ Relay contact Use the solderless terminal appropriate to the screw size.
triac driving Current OUT2 NO Voltage/
TC input RTD input Screw size: M3 x 6 Screw size: M3 x 8
T2 5 5 5 5 11 B
Current (Terminal No. 1 to 10) (Terminal No. 11 to 13)
(P t i 6.2l mm
Al (0.24 inch) (I tt i 8.1
l ) mm (0.32 inch)
OUT OUT

OUT1
or less or less
T1 6 6 6 6 6 12 12 B 12 Recommended tightening torque: 0.4 Nm [4 kgfcm]
OUT NO OUT1 NO TC RTD Specified solderless terminals: With isolation
G NC Applicable wire: Solid/twisted wire of 0.25 to
7 7 7 7 7 13 13 A 13
1.65 mm
2

F, D action types W, A action types Make sure that during field wiring parts of conductors can not
come into contact with adjacent conductive parts.

Specifications
Input: Alarm output: Memory backup:
Input type: Relay contact output: Backed up by Nonvolatile Memory
Thermocouple: K, J, R, S, B, E, T, N, PLII, 250 V AC, 1A (Resistive load) Number of write times:
W5Re/W26Re, U, L Electrical life: 50,000 times or more Approx. 100,000 times
Input impedance: Approx. 1 M (Rated load) Data storage period:
RTD: Pt100, JPt100 Approx. 10 years
Voltage: 0 to 5 V DC, 1 to 5 V DC Heater break alarm function: Power:
Input impedance: 250 k or more Measured current: Power supply voltage:
Current: 0 to 20 mA DC, 4 to 20 mA DC 0 to 30 A (CTL-6-P-N) 85 to 264 V AC (Power supply
Input impedance: Approx. 250 0 to 100 A (CTL-12-S56-10L-N) voltage range), 50/60 Hz
Sampling cycle: 0.5 seconds Input rating: Maximum current rating: 120 mA Rating: 100 to 240 V AC
Input range: Refer to Input range table Input impedance: Approx. 2.5 21.6 to 26.4 V AC (Power supply
Control method: PID control Performance: voltage range), 50/60 Hz
ON/OFF, P, PI, or PD actions is available Display accuracy Rating: 24 V AC
Control output: (at the ambient temperature 23 C 2 C): 21.6 to 26.4 V DC (Power supply
Relay contact output: 250 V AC, 3A (Resistive load) voltage range)
Electrical life: Thermocouple (TC):
(0.5 % of display value 1 digit) or 3 C [6 F] Rating: 24 V DC
300,000 times or more (Rated load) Power consumption:
Voltage pulse output: 0/12 V DC Whichever is greater
(Load resistance 600 or more) R and S input: 0 to 399 C [0 to 799 F]: 6 VA max. (at 100 V AC)
Current output: 4 to 20 mA DC 6 C [12 F] 9 VA max. (at 240 V AC)
(Load resistance 600 or less) B input: 0 to 399 C [0 to 799 F]: 6 VA max. (at 24 V AC)
145 mA max. (at 24 V DC)
Trigger output for triac driving: Accuracy is not guaranteed.
Zero cross method for medium Weight:
RTD: (0.5 % of display value 1 digit)
capacity triac driving (100 A or less) or 0.8 C [1.6 F] C100: Approx. 170 g
Load voltage used: whichever is greater C700: Approx. 250 g
100 V AC line, 200 V AC line C400/410: Approx. 260 g
Load used: Resistive load Voltage/Current: (0.5 % of input span 1 digit) C900: Approx. 340 g
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4. PARTS DESCRIPTION
C100 C400 (3) (1) C410 (3) C700, C900
PV
ALM1
PV OUT1 PV ALM1
PV
ALM2
(1) OUT2 ALM2

OUT
SV
(1) AT (1)
AT
(2)
SV SV
SET SET

(2) SV
REX-C100 REX-C410 (2)
OUT1 AT ALM1

OUT2 ALM2
(3)
(3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (4) (2) (5) (6) (7) OUT2 OUT1 AT ALM1 ALM2 (3)
SET (4)

SET

REX-C400 REX-C900

(5) (6) (7) (4) (5) (6) (7)

(1) Measured value (PV) display [Green] Autotuning (AT) lamp [Green] (4) SET (Set key) (6) (DOWN key)
Displays PV or various parameter symbols. Flashes when autotuning is activated. Used for parameter calling up
(After autotuning is completed: AT lamp Decrease numerals.
(2) Set value (SV) display [Orange] and set value registration.
will go out) (7) (UP key)
Displays SV or various parameter set values (or
CT input value). Control output lamps (5) (Shift key) Increase numerals.
(OUT1 [Yellow], OUT2 [Green]) Shift digits when settings are
(3) Indication lamps OUT1: Lights when control output is changed.
Alarm output lamps (ALM1, ALM2) [Red]
turned on.*
ALM1: Lights when alarm 1 output is turned on. To avoid damage to the instrument,
OUT2: Lights when cool-side control
ALM2: Lights when alarm 2 output is turned on.
output is turned on. never use a sharp object to press keys.

5. SETTING
5.1 Operation Menu
Parameter Setting Mode
Power ON
This mode is used to set the parameters such as alarms, PID constants, etc. (Refer to 5.2 Parameter List.)
The following parameter symbols are displayed as the SET key is pressed.
Input type and Input range Display Cool-side
Current transformer Control loop break
Automatically (CT) input value Integral time proportioning
alarm (LBA) time
(in 4 seconds) Press and hold (CT) (LbA) (I) (Pc) band *
monitor
PV/SV Display Mode the SET key
SET key SET key SET key SET key
for 2 seconds.
The controller will display the measured Alarm 1 set value LBA deadband Derivative time Deadband *
value (PV) and the set value (SV). (ALM1)
(AL1) (Lbd) (D) (db)
SET key SET key SET key SET key
Press the SET key Cool-side
Alarm 2 set value Autotuning (AT) Anti-reset
(ALM2) windup proportioning
SV Setting Mode (AL2) (ATU) (Ar) cycle *
(t)
Press and hold SET key SET key SET key
SET key
This is the mode used to set the SV. the SET key
for 2 seconds. Heater break alarm Proportional Heat-side Set data lock
PV band proportioning
(HBA) set value P = 0 (0.0):
SV SV setting (HbA) (P) (T) (LCK)
ON/OFF action SET key
SET key SET key SET key
Factory set value: 0 C [F] or 0.0 C [F] Return to the first parameter
This instrument returns to the PV/SV Parameters which are not related to existing * These parameter are not displayed
display mode if no key operation is functions on the controller are not displayed. in C100 controller.
performed for more than one minute.

Input type and input range display

This instrument immediately confirms the input type symbol and input range following power ON.
Example: When sensor type of input is K thermocouple.
Symbol * Input Type Symbol Table
PV
Automatically
PV Input range high Symbol
SV SV
Input range low Thermocouple (TC) RTD
Voltage Current
Input type W5Re/ JPt Pt
Input type symbol * K J R S B E T N PL II U L input input
W26Re 100 100
Unit for input and SV display
(Celsius: C, Fahrenheit: F, Voltage/Current inputs: no character shown)

5.2 Parameter List

The following parameter symbols are displayed as the SET key is pressed.
Parameter symbols which are not related to existing functions on the controller are not displayed.
Symbol Name Setting range Description Factory set value
Current 0.0 to 100.0 A Display input value from the current transformer.
transformer (CT) [Display only] [Displayed only when the instrument has the
input value monitor heater break alarm (HBA)]
Alarm 1 set value TC/RTD inputs: Set the alarm 1 set value and alarm 2 set TC/RTD inputs:
(ALM1) Deviation alarm, Process alarm: value. 50 (50.0)
1999 to +9999 C [F] or
For the alarm action type, refer to
199.9 to +999.9 C [F] Voltage/Current
Alarm 2 set value page 7.
Voltage/Current inputs: inputs: 5.0
(ALM2) Alarm differential gap:
Deviation alarm: 199.9 to +200.0 % TC/RTD inputs: 2 or 2.0 C [F]
Process alarm: 199.9 to +300.0 % Voltage/Current inputs: 0.2 % of input span

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 Symbol Name Setting range Description Factory set value
Heater break 0.0 to 100.0 A Alarm value is set by referring to input value 0.0
alarm (HBA) set from the current transformer (CT).
1
value Used only for single-phase.
Control loop break 0.1 to 200.0 minutes Set control loop break alarm (LBA) set value. 8.0
alarm (LBA) time 2
LBA deadband 3 TC/RTD inputs: Set the area of not outputting LBA. 0
0 to 9999 C [F] No LBA deadband functions with 0 set.
Voltage/Current inputs: Differential gap :
0 to 100 % of input span TC/RTD inputs: 0.8 C [F]
Voltage/Current inputs: 0.8 % of input span
Autotuning (AT) 0: AT end or cancel Turns the autotuning ON/OFF. 0
1: AT start or execution
Proportional band TC/RTD inputs: Set when PI, PD or PID control is performed. TC/RTD inputs:
1 (0.1) to span Heat/Cool PID action: Proportional band 30 (30.0)
0.1 C [F] resolution: setting on the heat-side.
Within 999.9 C [F]
Voltage/Current
Voltage/Current inputs: ON/OFF action differential gap: inputs: 3.0
0.1 to 100.0 % of input span TC/RTD inputs: 2 (0.2) C [F]
0 (0.0): ON/OFF action Voltage/Current inputs: 0.2 % of input span
Integral time 1 to 3600 seconds Set the time of integral action to eliminate the 240
(0 second: PD action) offset occurring in proportional control.
Derivative time 1 to 3600 seconds Set the time of derivative action to improve 60
(0 second: PI action) control stability by preparing for output
changes.
Anti-reset windup 1 to 100 % of heat-side proportional Overshooting and undershooting are 100
(ARW) band (0 %: Integral action OFF) restricted by the integral effect.
Heat-side 1 to 100 seconds Set control output cycle. Relay contact output: 20
proportioning (Not displayed if the control output is Heat/Cool PID action: Voltage pulse output/
cycle current output.) Heat-side proportioning cycle Trigger output for triac
driving: 2
Cool-side 1 to 1000 % of heat-side Set cool-side proportional band when 100
proportional band proportional band Heat/Cool PID action.
Deadband TC/RTD inputs: Set control action deadband between 0 or 0.0
10 to +10 C [F] or heat-side and cool-side proportional bands.
10.0 to +10.0 C [F] Minus () setting results in overlap.
Voltage/Current inputs:
10.0 to +10.0 % of input span
Cool-side 1 to 100 seconds Set control cool-side output cycle for Relay contact output: 20
proportioning (Not displayed if the control output is Heat/Cool PID action. Voltage pulse output: 2
cycle current output.)
Set data lock 0100: No set data locked Performs set data change enable/disable. 0100
(LCK) (All parameters changeable)
0101: Set data locked
(All parameters locked)
0110: Only the set value (SV) is
changeable with the set data
locked
1
Heater Break Alarm (HBA) function
Precaution for LBA setting:
The HBA function monitors the current flowing through the load by a
dedicated current transformer (CT), compares the measured value with Displayed only for when LBA is selected as Alarm 1 or Alarm 2.
the HBA set value, and detects a fault in the heating circuit. No LBA function can be used at Heat/Cool PID control action.
The LBA function can not be activated when AT function is turned on.
Low or No current flow (Heater break, malfunction of the control The LBA function is activated when control output reaches 0 % or
device, etc.): 100 %. The time required for the LBA output to turn on includes both
When the control output is ON and the current transformer input value is
the time from the initial occurrence of loop failure and the LBA setting
equal to or less than the heater break determination point for the preset
time. Recommended setting for LBA is for the set value of the LBA to
number of consecutive sampling cycle, an alarm is activated.
be twice the value of the integral time (I).
Over current or short-circuit:
If LBA setting time does not match the controlled object requirements,
When the control output is OFF and the current transformer input value is
equal to or greater than the heater break determination point for the the LBA selling time should be lengthened.
preset number of consecutive sampling cycle, an alarm is activated. If setting time is not correct, the LBA will malfunction by turning on or
off at inappropriate times or not turning on at all.
Precaution for HBA setting: 3
LBA Deadband function
Displayed only for when HBA is selected as Alarm 2.
HBA is not available on a current output. The LBA may malfunction due to external disturbances. To prevent
Set the set value to approximately 85 % of the maximum reading of the malfunctioning due to external disturbance, LBA deadband (LBD) sets a
CT input. neutral zone in which LBA is not activated. When the measured value
Set the set value to a slightly smaller value to prevent a false alarm if (PV) is within the LBD area, LBA will not be activated. If the LBD setting
the power supply may become unstable. is not correct, the LBA will not work correctly.
When more than one heater is connected in parallel, it may be LBD differential gap*
necessary to increase the HBA set value to detect a single heater
failure.
When the current transformer is not connected or the HBA set value is Alarm area A Non-alarm area B Alarm area
set to 0.0, the HBA is turned on.
Low High
2
Control Loop Break Alarm (LBA) function Set value (SV) LBD set value
The LBA function is used to detect a load (heater) break or a failure in the A: During temperature rise: Alarm area B: During temperature rise: Non-alarm area
During temperature fall: Non-alarm area During temperature fall: Alarm area
external actuator (power controller, magnet relay, etc.), or a failure in the B: During temperature rise: Non-alarm area
control loop caused by an input (sensor) break. The LBA function is * TC and RTD inputs: 0.8 C [F] (fixed)
Voltage/Current inputs: 0.8 % of input span (fixed)
activated when control output reaches 0 % or 100 %. LBA monitors
variation of the measured value (PV) for the length of LBA time. When
the LBA time has elapsed and the PV is still within the alarm
determination range, the LBA will be ON.

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5.3 Changing Parameter Settings 6.3 Autotuning (AT) Function
Procedures to change parameter settings are shown below. Autotuning (AT) automatically measures, calculates and sets the optimum PID
and LBA constants. The following conditions are necessary to carry out
To store a new value for the parameter, always press the SET key. autotuning and the conditions which will cause the autotuning to stop.
The display changes to the next parameter and the new value will be stored.
Caution for using the Autotuning (AT)
A new value will not be stored without pressing SET key after the new When a temperature change (UP and/or Down) is 1 C or less per
value is displayed on the display. minute during Autotuning, Autotuning may be cancelled before
After a new value has been displayed by using the UP and DOWN keys, calculating PID values. In that case, adjust the PID values manually. It
the SET key must be pressed within 1 minute, or the new value is not is possible to happen when the set value is around the ambient
stored and the display will return to the PV/SV monitor screen. temperature or is close to the maximum temperature achieved by the
load.
Change the set value (SV) Requirements for AT start
Change the set value (SV) from 0 C to 200 C Start the autotuning when all following conditions are satisfied:
1. Select the SV setting mode Prior to starting the AT function, end all the parameter settings other than PID and LBA.
Press the SET key at PV/SV monitor screen until SV setting screen is displayed. Confirm the LCK function has not been engaged.
PV PV When the autotuning is finished, the controller will automatically returns to
PID control.
PV/SV monitor display SV SV SV setting display
(PV/SV display mode) (SV setting mode) Requirements for AT cancellation
2. Shift the high-lighted digit The autotuning is canceled if any of the following conditions exist.
When the set value (SV) is changed.
Press the shift key to high-light the hundreds digit. When the PV bias value is changed.
The high-lighted digit indicates which digit can be set. When the PV becomes abnormal due to burnout.

PV PV
When the power is turned off.
When power failure longer than 20 ms occurs.
SV SV
If the AT is canceled, the controller immediately changes to PID control. The
PID values will be the same as before AT was activated.
3. Change the set value
Press the UP key to change the number to 2. When AT is completed, the controller immediately changes to PID control. If
PV PV
the control system does not allow the AT cycling process, set each PID
constant manually to meet the needs of the application.
SV SV

4. Store the set value 7. INITIAL SETTING

Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display returns to the
PV/SV monitor screen.
PV PV
! WARNING
SV SV PV/SV monitor display Parameters in the Initialization mode should be set according to the
(PV/SV display mode) application before setting any parameter related to operation. Once
the Parameters in the Initialization mode are set correctly, no further
Change parameters other than the set value (SV) changes need to be made to parameters for the same application
The changing procedures are the same as those of example 2 to 4 in the under normal conditions. If they are changed unnecessarily, it may
above " Change the set value (SV)". Pressing the SET key after the setting result in malfunction or failure of the instrument. RKC will not bear
end shifts to the next parameter. When no parameter setting is required, return any responsibility for malfunction or failure as a result of improper
the instrument to the PV/SV display mode. changes in the Initialization mode.

7.1 Go to Initialization Mode

6. OPERATION 1. Turn on the power to this controller. The instrument goes to the PV/SV
display after confirming input type symbol and input range.
2. Press and hold the SET key for 5 seconds to go to the Parameter setting
mode from the PV/SV display.
CAUTIONS 3. Press the SET key until LCK (Set Data Lock display) will be displayed.
All mounting and wiring must be completed before the power is turned 4. The high-lighted digit indicates which digit can be set. Press shift key to
on. If the input signal wiring is disconnected or short-circuited (RTD high-light the hundreds digit. (The section in each image of the
input only), the instrument determines that burnout has occurred. controller shows the digits which are not high-lighted.)
Displays: PV
Set data lock function display
Upscale: Thermocouple input, RTD input (when input break) SV

Downscale: Thermocouple input (specify when ordering),

RTD input (when short-circuited), 5. Press the DOWN key to change 1 to 0.
Voltage input (1 to 5 V DC), Current input (4 to 20 mA DC) PV

For the voltage (0 to 5 V DC) or current (0 to 20 mA DC) input, the Set value
0: Initialization mode unlocked
display becomes indefinite (display of about zero value). SV
1: Initialization mode locked
Outputs:
6. Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display goes to the
Control output: OFF (Heat/Cool control: the control output on next parameter, and the Initialization mode is unlocked.
both heat-side and cool-side is turned off) PV
Alarm output: Both of the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 outputs of this CT1 input value display
instrument are turned on when burnout occurs SV The parameter displayed varies
regardless of any of the following actions taken. (High on the instrument specification.
alarm, low alarm, etc.) In addition, when used for any 7. Press the shift key for 5 seconds while pressing the SET key to go to the
purposes other than these alarms (event, etc.), specify Initialization mode. When the controller goes to the Initialization mode,
the Z-124 specification (not to be forcibly turned on). SL1 will be displayed.
A power failure of 20 ms or less will not affect the control action.
PV PV
CT1 input value
Initialize code
display
When a power failure of more than 20 ms occurs, the instrument selection display
SV SV of initialization
assumes that the power has been turned off. When power returns, mode
the controller will retain the conditions that existed prior to shut down.
The alarm hold action is activated when not only the power is If the control is set to the initial set mode, all outputs are turned OFF.
turned on, but also the SV is changed.
7.2 Exit Initialization Mode
6.1 Operating Precautions When any parameter setting is changed in the Initialization mode,
check all parameter set values in SV setting mode and Parameter
(1) All mounting and wiring must be completed before the power is turned on. setting mode.
(2) The settings for the SV and all parameters should be appropriate for the
controlled object. 1. Press the shift key for 5 seconds while pressing the SET key from any
(3) A power supply switch is not furnished with this instrument. It is ready to display in the Initialization mode. The controller goes back to the operation
operate as soon as the power is turned on. mode and the PV/SV display will be displayed.
2. Press and hold the SET key for 5 seconds in the PV/SV display.
3. Press the SET key until LCK (Set Data Lock display) will be displayed.
6.2 Set Data Lock (LCK) Function 4. The high-lighted digit indicates which digit can be set. Press shift key to
The set data lock restricts parameter setting changes by key operation. This high-light the hundreds digit.
function prevents the operator from making errors during operation. PV
Set data lock function display

Set value Parameters which can be changed SV

0100 All parameters [Factory set value]

5. Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display goes to the
0101 No parameters [All Locked] next parameter, and the Initialization mode is locked.
0110 SV PV
CT1 input value display
Parameters protected by Set Data Lock function are still displayed for SV The parameter displayed varies on
monitoring. the instrument specification.

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7.3 Initial Setting Menu Change Settings
Display flowcharts in Initialization mode are shown in the following. Example: Change the temperature unit of the Heat only type
from C (0000) to F (0001)
Do not change to the section parameters and any parameter in
the Initialization mode which is not described in the initial setting 1. Press the SET key until SL2 is displayed.
menu below. It may result in malfunction or failure of the instrument. 2. Press the UP key to change the number to 1.
PV PV
PV/SV display mode or Parameter setting mode
Press the shift key while pressing SV SV

the SET key for 5 seconds with

the unlocked.
3. Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display goes to the
next parameter.
Input type selection
(SL1)
SET key SET key 7.6 Alarm 1 [ALM1] Type Selection (SL4)
Temperature unit and
cooling type selection
PV bias Alarm 2 [ALM2] Type Selection (SL5)
(Pb) If the alarm function is not provided with the instrument when shipped from the
SET key SET key factory, no alarm output is available by changing SL4 and/or SL5.
ON/OFF action
differential gap SL4 is set to 0000 in the following cases.
(oH) When the instrument does not have ALM1 output
SET key SET key
When Control Loop Break Alarm (LBA) is provided and assigned
Alarm1 type Alarm 1 differential gap to ALM1
selection
(SL4) (AH1) SL5 is set to 0000 in the following cases.
SET key SET key
When the instrument does not have ALM2 output
Alarm2 type
selection
Alarm 2 differential gap When Control Loop Break Alarm (LBA) is provided and assigned
(SL5) (AH2) to ALM2
SET key SET key
When the SV alarm is provided and assigned to ALM2
Setting limiter high When the Heater Break Alarm (HBA) is provided
(SLH) Factory set value varies depending on the instrument specification.
SET key SET key
Setting limiter low Set value Details of setting
SET key 0000 No alarm
(SLL)
SET key 0001 Deviation high alarm
0101 Deviation low alarm
0010 Deviation high/low alarm
7.4 Input Type Selection (SL1) 0110 Band alarm
When any parameter setting is changed in the Initialization mode, 0011 Process high alarm
check all parameter set values in SV setting mode and Parameter 0111 Process low alarm
setting mode. 1001 Deviation high alarm with hold action *
Factory set value varies depending on the input type. 1101 Deviation low alarm with hold action *
Set value Input type Hardware 1010 Deviation high/low alarm with hold action *
1011 Process high alarm with hold action *
0000 K
1111 Process low alarm with hold action *
0001 J
0010 L * Hold action:
0011 E When Hold action is ON, the alarm action is suppressed at start-up or the
0100 N control set value change until the measured value enters the non-alarm range.
A
0111 R Thermocouple
1000 S (TC)
Alarm action type
1001 B Both of the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 outputs of this instrument are turned on when
burnout occurs regardless of any of the following actions taken (High alarm, low
1010 W5Re/W26Re alarm, etc.). In addition, when used for any purposes other than these alarms
1011 PL II (event, etc.), specify the Z-124 specification (not to be forcibly turned on).
0101 T
B ( : SV : Alarm set value : Alarm differential gap)
0110 U Deviation high alarm
(Alarm set value is greater than 0.) Deviation high/low alarm
1100 Pt100 (JIS/IEC)
RTD C OFF ON ON OFF ON PV
1101 JPt100 (JIS) Low High
PV Low High

1110 (Alarm set value is less than 0.) Band alarm

0 to 5 V DC
Voltage D OFF ON OFF ON OFF
1111 1 to 5 V DC Low High
PV
High
PV
Low
1110 0 to 20 mA DC Deviation low alarm
Process high alarm
Current E (Alarm set value is greater than 0.)
1111 4 to 20 mA DC ON OFF OFF ON PV
High
PV Low High
Low
Conduct setting so as to meet the instrument specification (input type). (Alarm set value is less than 0.) Process low alarm
Setting change between different symbols may cause malfunction, ON OFF ON OFF
PV PV
but the setting can be changed when hardware types have the same Low High Low High

symbol. However, when the setting is changed, always reset SLH

and SLL (Refer to page 8).
Change Settings Change Settings
Example: Change the ALM1 type from Deviation high alarm (0001) to
Example: Change the input type from K to J Deviation low alarm (0101)
1. Press the SET key. The display will go to SL1. PV
1. Press the SET key three times at SL1 until SL4 is displayed.
SV
2. Press the shift key to high-light the hundreds digit.
3. Press the UP key to change the number to 1.
Input type selection PV PV
2. Press the UP key to change the number to 1. PV
SV SV

SV

4. Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display goes to the
3. Press the SET key to store the new set value. next parameter.
The display goes to the next parameter.

7.5 Temperature Unit and Cooling Type 7.7 PV bias (Pb)

Selection (SL2) The value set in the PV bias is added to the input value (actual measured
value) to correct the input value. The PV bias is used to correct the individual
Inappropriate settings may result in malfunction. Control type between variations in the sensors or when there is difference between the measured
Heat Only and Heat/Cool cannot be changed by this parameter. values (PV) of other instruments.
Factory set value varies depending on the instrument specification. Setting range: TC/RTD inputs: 1999 to +9999 C [F] or
Description 199.9 to +999.9 C [F]
Set Temperature Voltage/Current inputs: 199.9 to +200.0 %
value unit Cooling type selection Factory set value: TC/RTD inputs: 0 C [F] or 0.0 C [F]
0000 C Air cooling (A type) or Heat only type (F, D type) Voltage/Current inputs: 0.0 %
0001 F Air cooling (A type) or Heat only type (F, D type)
0010 C Water cooling (W type)
0011 F Water cooling (W type) Continued on the next page.

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Continued from the previous page. 1. Press the SET key at SLH is displayed. PV

Change Settings
SV
Example: When the temperature is measured by two instruments
When the measured values (PV) are as shown in the following: Setting limiter [high] display
Main unit = 198 C
Recorder = 200 C 2. Press the shift key to high-light the tens digit. PV

If a PV bias correction value of +2 C is added to the measured value the

main unit, the displayed value become: SV

Displayed value = Measured value (PV) + PV bias

= 198 C + 2 C = 200 C 3. Press the DOWN key to change the number to 8. PV
The setting procedures is described in the following.
1. Press the SET key at Pb is displayed. PV
SV

SV 4. Press the SET key to store the new set value.

The display goes to the next parameter.
2. Press the UP key to change the number to 2. PV

SV
8. ERROR DISPLAYS
3. Press the SET key to store the new set value. Error display
The display goes to the next parameter. RAM failure (Incorrect Turn off the power at once. If an
set data write, etc.) error occurs after the power is
turned on again, please contact
7.8 ON/OFF Action Differential Gap (oH) RKC sales office or the agent.
Setting range: TC/RTD inputs: 0 to 100 C [F] or
0.0 to 100.0 C [F] Over-scale and Underscale
Voltage/Current inputs: 199.9 to 200.0 % Measured value (PV) PV is outside of input
Factory set value: TC/RTD inputs: 2 C [F] or 2.0 C [F] range. ! WARNING
[Flashing]
Voltage/Current inputs: 0.2 % of input span To prevent electric shock,
Over-scale: always turn off the power
Change Settings PV is above the high before replacing the sensor.
Example: Change the On/Off Action differential gap from 2 C to 4 C [Flashing] input display range limit.
1. Press the SET key at oH is displayed. Check Input type, Input range
Underscale:
2. Press the UP key to change the number to 4. and connecting state of
PV is below the low
3. Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display goes to the sensor. Confirm that the
[Flashing] input display range limit.
sensor or wire is not broken.
next parameter.

7.9 Alarm 1 Differential Gap (AH1)

Alarm 2 Differential Gap (AH2) 9. INPUT RANGE TABLE
Setting range: TC/RTD inputs: 0 to 100 C [F] or TC/RTD inputs
0.0 to 100.0 C [F] Input type Range Code Range Code Range Code
Voltage/Current inputs: 0.0 to 10.0 % 0 to 200 C K 01 0 to 400 C K 02 0 to 600 C K 03
Factory set value: TC/RTD inputs: 2 C [F] or 2.0 C [F] 0 to 800 C K 04 0 to 1000 C K 05 0 to 1200 C K 06
Voltage/Current inputs: 0.2 % of input span K 0 to 1372 C K 07 0 to 100 C K 13 0 to 300 C K 14
0 to 450 C 0 to 500 C 0 to 800 F
Change Settings 0 to 1600 F
K
K
17
A2 0 to 2502 F
K
K
20
A3 20 to 70 F
K
K
A1
A9
Example: Change the Alarm 1 differential gap from 2 C to 4 C 0 to 200 C J 01 0 to 400 C J 02 0 to 600 C J 03
1. Press the SET key at AH1 is displayed. 0 to 800 C J 04 0 to 1000 C J 05 0 to 1200 C J 06
J
0 to 450 C J 10 0 to 800 F J A1 0 to 1600 F J A2
2. Press the UP key to change the number to 4.
0 to 2192 F J A3 0 to 400 F J A6 0 to 300 F J A7
3. Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display goes to the
1 0 to 1600 C R 01 0 to 1769 C R 02 0 to 1350 C R 04
next parameter. R
0 to 3200 F R A1 0 to 3216 F R A2
1 0 to 1600 C S 01 0 to 1769 C S 02 0 to 3200 F S A1
S
7.10 Setting Limiter High (SLH) 2
0 to 3216 F
400 to 1800 C
S A2
B 01

0 to 1820 C

B 02

800 to 3200 F

B A1
Setting Limiter Low (SLL) TC
B
0 to 3308 F B A2
0 to 800 C E 01 0 to 1000 C E 02 0 to 1600 F E A1
For voltage or current input, set scaling within the input range. E
0 to 1832 F E A2
Refer to 9. INPUT RANGE TABLE. 0 to 1200 C N 01 0 to 1300 C N 02 0 to 2300 F N A1
N
Factory set value varies depending on the instrument specification. 0 to 2372 F N A2
199.9 to 400.0 C T 01 199.9 to 100.0 C T 02 100.0 to 200.0 C T 03
Input type Setting range * T 0.0 to 350.0 C T 04 199.9 to 752.0 F T A1 100.0 to 200.0 F T A2
K 0 to 1372 C 0 to 2502 F 100.0 to 400.0 F T A3 0.0 to 450.0 F T A4 0.0 to 752.0 F T A5
J 0 to 1200 C 0 to 2192 F W5Re/W26Re 0 to 2000 C W 01 0 to 2320 C W 02 0 to 4000 F W A1
R 0 to 1769 C 0 to 3216 F 0 to 1300 C A 01 0 to 1390 C A 02 0 to 1200 C A 03
PLII
0 to 2400 F 0 to 2534 F
S 0 to 1769 C 0 to 3216 F A A1 A A2
199.9 to 600.0 C U 01 199.9 to 100.0 C U 02 0.0 to 400.0 C U 03
B 0 to 1820 C 0 to 3308 F U
199.9 to 999.9 F U A1 100.0 to 200.0 F U A2 0.0 to 999.9 F U A3
TC E 0 to 1000 C 0 to 1832 F 0 to 400 C L 01 0 to 800 C L 02 0 to 800 F L A1
N 0 to 1300 C 0 to 2372 F L
0 to 1600 F L A2
T 199.9 to 400.0 C 199.9 to 752.0 F 199.9 to 649.0 C D 01 199.9 to 200.0 C D 02 100.0 to 50.0 C D 03
W5Re/W26Re 0 to 2320 C 0 to 4208 F 100.0 to 100.0 C D 04 100.0 to 200.0 C D 05 0.0 to 50.0 C D 06
PLII 0 to 1390 C 0 to 2534 F 0.0 to 100.0 C D 07 0.0 to 200.0 C D 08 0.0 to 300.0 C D 09
U 199.9 to 600.0 C 199.9 to 999.9 F Pt100 0.0 to 500.0 C D 10 199.9 to 999.9 F D A1 199.9 to 400.0 F D A2
199.9 to 200.0 F 100.0 to 100.0 F A4 100.0 to 300.0 F D
L 0 to 800 C 0 to 1600F D A3 D A5
RTD 0.0 to 100.0 F D A6 0.0 to 200.0 F D A7 0.0 to 400.0 F D A8
RTD Pt100 199.9 to 649.0 C 199.9 to 999.9 F 0.0 to 500.0 F D A9
JPt100 199.9 to 649.0 C 199.9 to 649.0 C P 01 199.9 to 200.0 C P 02 100.0 to 50.0 C P 03
* Limit setting becomes SLH SLL. JPt100
100.0 to 100.0 C P 04 100.0 to 200.0 C P 05 0.0 to 50.0 C P 06
0.0 to 100.0 C P 07 0.0 to 200.0 C P 08 0.0 to 300.0 C P 09
When changing the high-limit (SLH) and the low-limit (SLL) limiter 0.0 to 500.0 C P 10
settings, always set the set-value (SV) within the limiter range. 1
0 to 399 C [0 to 799 F]: 6 C [12 F]
2
Change Settings 0 to 399 C [0 to 799 F]: Accuracy is not guaranteed.
Example: The input range (input scale range) is from 0.0 to 100.0 C, Voltage/Current inputs
the setting limiter high is 80.0 C.
Type Range Code Type Range Code
Setting range 0 to 5 V DC 0.0 to 100.0 (Fixed) 4 01 0 to 20 mA DC 0.0 to 100.0 (Fixed) 7 01
1 to 5 V DC 0.0 to 100.0 (Fixed) 6 01 4 to 20 mA DC 0.0 to 100.0 (Fixed) 8 01
0.0 C 80.0 C 100.0 C
Setting limiter
high
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