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TC8 1/8 DIN controller |
Dimensions 1/8 Din ( 48 x 96 x116 ) Relay or SSR output selectable jumper Up to 3 independent alarms programmable as process alarms, band alarm or deviation alarm Readout programmable from -1999 to 3999 (for linear outputs only) |
| Specifications | Alarms | Indicators |
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Case Self extinguishing degree Dimensions Weight Power supply
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This temperature controller can be equipped with 3 independent outputs programmable as:
In addition to the standard outputs, another optional output is available to perform alarm 3 output functions. Alarm indications: Alarm outputs: |
°C °F SMRT OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT 4 SP2 MAN |
The following specifications are the same for both the TC8 and the TC16.
For individual specifications, see T8 and T16 columns.
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Front Panels: Installation: Rear terminal board: Power consumption: Insulation resistance: Isolation voltage: Common mode rejection ratio: Normal mode rejection ratio: Noise rejection: |
D/A conversion: Sampling time: Accuracy: Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Humidity: Protections: |
MEASURING INPUTS
All the inputs are factory calibrated and selectable by front keyboard.
| Thermocouples |
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Type: Engineering unit: Burnout: |
Cold junction: Cold junction compensation error: Input impedance: Calibration: |
| Standard Ranges Table |
TC Type |
Range |
TC Type |
Range |
| L | 0-400 °C | S | 0-1760 °C |
| L | 0-900 °C | L | 0-1650 °F |
| J | 0-400 °C | J | 0-1830 °F |
| J | 0-1000 °C | K | 0-2190 °F |
| K | 0-400 °C | N | 0-2550 °F |
| K | 0-1200 °C | R | 0-3200°F |
| N | 0-1400 °C | S | 0-3200 °F |
| R | 0-1760 °C |
NOTE: To increase the sensibility of the control parameters, a TC input measuring range with a minimum span of 300°C or 600°F can be selected within the standard input range.
| RTD input |
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RTD type: Calibration: Line resistance: |
Engineering unit: Burnout: |
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Standard Range Table |
| °C | °F |
| -199.9 - 400 | -199.9 - 400 |
| -200 - 800 | -330 - 1470 |
NOTE: To increase the sensibility of the control parameters, an RTD input measuring range with a minimum span of 100°C or 200°C can selected within the standard input range.
| mA and V inputs |
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mA input (standard): V input: Input impedance: |
Input impedance: Readout: Decimal point: |
| Standard Range Table |
| Input | Impedance | Input | Impedance |
| 0-20 mA | <5 W | 0-5 V | >200 kW |
| 4-20 mA | <5 W | 1-5 V | >200 kW |
| 0-60 mV | >1 MW | 0-10 V | >400 kW |
| 12-60 mV | >1 MW | 2-10 V | >400 kW |
LOGIC INPUTS
Both the TC8 and TC 16 can be equipped with a logic input for selecting between main set point and auxiliary set point (SP or SP2)
SET POINTS
Two set points are available:
Main set point (SP)
Auxiliary set point (SP2)
SET POINT TRANSFER:
Transfer from SP to SP2 and vice versa may be driven by logic input (contact closure). The transfer may be done by a step transfer or by a ramp with two different programmable rates of rise (ramp up and ramp down).
SET POINT LIMITERS:
Set point low limit and set point high limit are programmable.
| CONTROL ACTION |
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Algorithm: Type: Proportional band: Hysteresis (for ON/OFF control action): Integral time: Derivative time: Integral preload: |
Out 1 (heating) cycle time: AUTO/MANUAL mode: AUTO/MANUAL transfer: Two control outputs Cooling cycle time: Overlap/dead band: |
NOTE: When the proper cooling medium (air, oil or water) is set during the configuration procedure, the temperature controller will automatically set the 2 output parameters.
| CONTROL OUTPUTS |
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Type: Direct/reverse action: Output level indication: Output status indication: Output level limiter: |
Relay Outputs Output 1 (heating): Output 2 (cooling): Logic voltage for SSR driver (output 1 only): Output safety value: |
| OUTPUT "TURN OFF" FUNCTION |
| This function disables the control output, making the temperature controller operate as an indicator. As a result, the process variable can be monitored even when the load is OFF. When the control mode is resumed, the integral component of the output signal will be set to zero and the soft start and the alarm masking functions will be enabled. |
| ALARMS | |
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Output action: Alarm functions: Alarm reset: |
Alarm masking: |
| Process alarm Operational mode: High or low programmable Threshold: Hysteresis: Band alarm Threshold: Hysteresis: |
Deviation alarm Operational mode: High or low programmable Threshold: Hysteresis: Heater breakdown alarm: Type: Threshold: |
Keyboard description
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Upper display Lower display shows: |
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TC16 1/16 DIN controller |
Dimensions 1/16 DIN (48 x 48 x 122)
Up to 2 independent alarms programmable as process Configured by front keyboard |
| Specifications | Alarms | Indicators |
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Case Self extinguishing degree: Dimensions Weight Power supply
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This temperature controller can be equipped with 2 independent outputs programmable as: An optional output is available to perform alarm 2 and/or the HBD alarm output. Alarm indications: Alarm outputs: |
SP2 SMRT MAN °C/°F OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 Flashing slowly when the heater current is lower than the programmed threshold (HBD). Flashing quickly when the HBD alarm and alarm 2 are simultaneously on |
| TC8 and TC16 controllers Main Features |
Auto-Tuning and self-Tuning Function During start-up the SMART function implements auto-tuning, calculating the value of the P.I.D. parameters to optimize the set point approach. During control SMART implements self-tuning, updating the P.I.D. parameters according to the type of response due to a set point change as load change |
Soft Start
Two independent ramps (up and down) for set point changes
OFFSET on the measured value |
How to Order
Specify the six-digit number for the desired model.
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TC8 087651 |
TC16 087661 087662 |