REX-C100/C400/C410/C700/C900 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Controller 1. PRODUCT CHECK

REX-C100/C400/C410/C700/C900 C400
*C100 -  *C410
INSTRUCTION MANUAL (1)(2) (3) (4) (6)(7)
C700
IMNZC22-E1 C900
- 
Thank you for purchasing this RKC product. In order to achieve maximum performance
and ensure proper operation of your new instrument, carefully read all the instructions (1)(2) (3) (4)(5) (6)(7)
in this manual. Please place the manual in a convenient location for easy reference.
(1) Control action
! WARNING
F: PID action with autotuning (Reverse action)
 To prevent injury to persons, damage to instrument and equipment, D: PID action with autotuning (Direct action)
a suitable external protection device shall be required. W: Heat/Cool PID action with autotuning (Water cooling) 1
A : Heat/Cool PID action with autotuning (Air cooling) 1
 All wiring must be completed before power is turned on to prevent
electric shock, fire or damage to instrument and equipment. (2) Input type, (3) Range code

 This instrument must be used in accordance with the specifications Refer to “9. INPUT RANGE TABLE.”
to prevent fire or damage to instrument and equipment.
(4) First control output [OUT1] (Heat-side)
 This instrument is not intended for use in locations subject to G: Trigger for triac driving 2
flammable or explosive gases. M: Relay contact
V: Voltage pulse 8: Current (4 to 20 mA DC)
 Do not touch high-voltage connections such as power supply
terminals, etc. to avoid electric shock. (5) Second control output [OUT2] (Cool-side) 3

 RKC is not responsible if this instrument is repaired, modified or No symbol: When control action is F or D. M: Relay contact
disassembled by other than factory-approved personnel. V: Voltage pulse 8: Current (4 to 20 mA DC)
Malfunction can occur and warranty is void under these conditions.
(6) Alarm 1 [ALM1], (7) Alarm 2 [ALM2]
CAUTION
N: No alarm H: Process high alarm
 This product is intended for use with industrial machines, test and A: Deviation high alarm J: Process low alarm
measuring equipment. (It is not designed for use with medical B: Deviation low alarm K: Process high alarm with hold action
equipment and nuclear energy.) C: Deviation high/low alarm L: Process low alarm with hold action
D: Band alarm P: Heater break alarm (HBA)[CTL-6] 4
 This is a Class A instrument. In a domestic environment, this instrument E: Deviation high alarm S: Heater break alarm (HBA)[CTL-12] 4
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to with hold action R: Control loop break alarm (LBA) 5
take additional measures. F: Deviation low alarm
with hold action
 This instrument is protected from electric shock by reinforced insulation. G: Deviation high/low alarm with hold action
Provide reinforced insulation between the wire for the input signal and
the wires for instrument power supply, source of power and loads. 1 C100 cannot be specified in Heat/Cool PID action.
2 For the C100, when control output is trigger output for triac driving, only the
 Be sure to provide an appropriate surge control circuit respectively for
the following: ALM1 is available.
- If input/output or signal lines within the building are longer than 30 meters. 3 For the C100, there is no second control output.
- If input/output or signal lines leave the building, regardless the length. 4 Heater break alarm (HBA) cannot be specified in case of ALM1. Also, it isn’t

 This instrument is designed for installation in an enclosed instrumentation possible to specify when control output is current output.
panel. All high-voltage connections such as power supply terminals must 5 As control loop break alarm (LBA), only either the ALM1 or ALM2 is selected.
be enclosed in the instrumentation panel to avoid electric shock by
operating personnel. Check that power supply voltage is also the same as that specified
when ordering.
 All precautions described in this manual should be taken to avoid
damage to the instrument or equipment. <Accessories>

 All wiring must be in accordance with local codes and regulations.  Mounting brackets (C100/400/410/700/900): 2
 All wiring must be completed before power is turned on to prevent
 Instruction manual (IMNZC22-E1): 1
electric shock, instrument failure, or incorrect action. The power must be
turned off before repairing work for input break and output failure 2. MOUNTING
including replacement of sensor, contactor or SSR, and all wiring must
be completed before power is turned on again. 2.1 Mounting Cautions
 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 (1) This instrument is intended to be used under the following environmental
device with adequate breaking capacity such as fuse, circuit breaker, etc. conditions. (IEC61010-1)
 Prevent metal fragments or lead wire scraps from falling inside [OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II, POLLUTION DEGREE 2]
instrument case to avoid electric shock, fire or malfunction.
 Tighten each terminal screw to the specified torque found in the manual (2) Use this instrument within the following environment conditions:
to avoid electric shock, fire or malfunction.  Allowable ambient temperature: 0 to 50 C
 For proper operation of this instrument, provide adequate ventilation for  Allowable ambient humidity: 45 to 85 % RH
heat dispensation.  Installation environment conditions: Indoor use, Altitude up to 2000 m
 Do not connect wires to unused terminals as this will interfere with
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  Excessive dust, salt or iron particles.
material or push front panel with a hard object.  Excessive induction noise, static electricity, magnetic fields or noise.
 When high alarm with hold action is used for Alarm function, alarm does  Direct air flow from an air conditioner.
not turn on while hold action is in operation. Take measures to prevent  Exposure to direct sunlight.
overheating which may occur if the control device fails.  Excessive heat accumulation.

NOTICE (4) Mount this instrument in the panel considering the following conditions:
 Provide adequate ventilation space so that heat does not build up.
 This manual assumes that the reader has a fundamental knowledge of  Do not mount this instrument directly above equipment that generates
the principles of electricity, process control, computer technology and large amount of heat (heaters, transformers, semi-conductor functional
communications. devices, large-wattage resistors.)
 If the ambient temperature rises above 50 C, cool this instrument with a
 The figures, diagrams and numeric values used in this manual are only forced air fan, cooler, etc. Cooled air should not blow directly on this
for purpose of illustration. instrument.
 In order to improve safety and the immunity to withstand noise, mount
 RKC is not responsible for any damage or injury that is caused as a this instrument as far away as possible from high voltage equipment,
result of using this instrument, instrument failure or indirect damage. power lines, and rotating machinery.
High voltage equipment: Do not mount within the same panel.
 RKC is not responsible for any damage and/or injury resulting from the Power lines: Separate at least 200 mm.
use of instruments made by imitating this instrument. Rotating machinery: Separate as far as possible.
 For correct functioning mount this instrument in a horizontal position.
 Periodic maintenance is required for safe and proper operation of this
instrument. Some components have a limited service life, or (5) In case this instrument is connected to a supply by means of a permanent
characteristics that change over time. connection, a switch or circuit-breaker shall be included in the installation.
This shall be in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of
 Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of all information the operator. It shall be marked as the disconnecting device for the
contained herein. RKC makes no warranty expressed or implied, with equipment.
respect to the accuracy of the information. The information in this
manual is subject to change without prior notice.

 No portion of this document may be reprinted, modified, copied,
transmitted, digitized, stored, processed or retrieved through any
mechanical, electronic, optical or other means without prior written
approval from RKC.

All Rights Reserved, Copyright  2012, RKC INSTRUMENT INC. ® RKC INSTRUMENT INC.

2.2 Dimensions 2.3 Mounting procedures

C100 8 100  C100 Mounting bracket

(Unit: mm) 44 44  When the controllers are mounted on Mounting bracket

48 25 45 + 0.6 panel with 1 to 5 mm in thickness Hole for 5 to 9 mm
0 Hole for 1 to 5 mm
Since the mounting brackets are already
48 0.6 installed on the controller, insert the
96 0 controller into the panel front without
removal of the brackets.
(53) +
 When the controllers are mounted on
45
panel with 5 to 9 mm in thickness
25
Remove the mounting brackets from the
C400 43 controller with a slotted screwdriver.
Engage each mounting bracket with holes
(Unit: mm) marked with 5-9 on the housing and then
48 insert the controller into the panel from the
panel front.

+0.6  C400/410/700/900
0
12 100 25 45 1. Prepare the panel cutout as

specified in 2.2 Dimensions. Insertion Bracket
2. Insert the instrument through the recess setscrew

panel cutout.

91 +0.8 3. Insert an upper mounting bracket
100
92 0 along the bracket insertion groove

from the back, and then engage a

30 projection at the bracket end with a Bracket
recess at the groove front and also insertion
insert metal fitting legs into slots. groove Slot

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.

(Unit: mm) C900 is used in the above figures for explanation, but the same
mounting procedures also apply to C400/410/700.
96
43 91 3. WIRING
100
30 92 +0.8
0

72 +0.6 ! WARNING
48 0
To prevent electric shock or instrument failure, do not turn on
45 the power until all wiring is completed. Make sure that the
wiring is correct before applying power to the instrument.
25

C700 3.1 Wiring Cautions

(Unit: mm) 12 100 67.6 67.6 25 +0.7  For thermocouple input, use the appropriate compensation wire.
77  For RTD input, use low resistance lead wire with no difference in resistance
72 68 0
between the three lead wires.
+0.7  To avoid noise induction, keep input signal wire away from instrument

68 0 power line, load lines and power lines of other electric equipment.
 Signal connected to Voltage input and Current input shall be low voltage
30
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.
- Shorten the distance between the twisted power supply wire pitches to

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
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.

C900 Instrument power Twist these liadwires

(Unit: mm) IN Noise filter OUT Instrument
Power
96 12 100 91 Shorten distance between Minimize terminals
pitches distance

25 92 +0.8  Allow approximately 5 to 6 seconds for contact output when the instrument
0 is turned on. Use a delay relay when the output line is used for an external
interlock circuit.
96 91 +0.8
(100) 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
92
protection device. For safety install an overcurrent protection device (such
30 as fuse) with adequate breaking capacity close to the instrument.
- Fuse type: Time-lag fuse (Approved fuse according IEC60127-2 and/or
Panel thickness: 1 to 5 mm or 5 to 9 mm (C100)
1 to 8 mm (C400/410/700/900) UL248-14)
- Fuse rating: Rated current: 0.5 A
2  For an instrument with 24 V power supply input, supply power from “SELV”
circuit defined as IEC 60950-1.
 A suitable power supply should be considered in end-use equipment. The
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

Alarm 1 or 1 1 13 14 6 6 AC L 6 DC   Terminals which are not used according to the controller
Control loop 27
break alarm ALM1 38 100240V 24V type are all removed.
49
Alarm 2, Heater break 2 5 11 12 10 7N 7
alarm or Control loop
break alarm NO CT input 6 AC L  When control output is trigger output for triac driving, the
ALM2
Current 24V number of alarm output points becomes 1.
3 transformer
7N  Use the solderless terminal appropriate to the screw
NO input

11 12 size.

Control output CT Screw size: M3 x 6

Trigger for Voltage pulse/ Input Recommended tightening torque:
triac driving Current 0.4 Nm [4 kgfcm]
Relay contact TC input RTD input Voltage/Current
Specified solderless terminals:
8 8A 8
T2 3 With isolation
TC RTD 9 Applicable wire: Solid/twisted wire of 0.25 to 1.65 mm2
OUT OUT
4 9 9B 6.2 mm (0.24 inch) or less
T1 4 4

OUT NO 10 B  Make sure that during field wiring parts of conductors
can not come into contact with adjacent conductive
G 5 5 5 parts.

NO: Normally open

C400, C410, C900 1 Ground 1 17 9 Alarm output
2 18 10
3 19 11 Relay contact
4 20 12
AC L 2 DC  2 Power supply 5 21 13 CT input 9 Alarm 1 or
24V 3 24V 3 6 22 14 Control loop
N  AC L 2 7 23 15 Current ALM1 break alarm
100240V 8 24 16 transformer input
10 Alarm 2, Heater break
N3 Input 12 alarm or Control loop
NO break alarm
TC input CT ALM2
Control output
15  13 11
NO: Normally open
NC: Normally closed TC NO

Voltage pulse/ Relay contact 16   Terminals which are not used according to the controller type

Current OUT2 are all removed.

Trigger for Voltage pulse/ 5 5  An example of the C900 is described here, the same wiring
triac driving Current
Relay contact OUT2 NO RTD input Voltage/ examples also apply to C400/410. Terminal numbers 17 to 24
Current
T2 6 6 6 6 14 B are not provided for C400/410.
15 
OUT 15 B  Use the solderless terminal appropriate to the screw size.
16 
T1 7 7 OUT 7 OUT1 RTD Screw size: M3 x 6

7 OUT1 7 16 A Recommended tightening torque: 0.4 Nm [4 kgfcm]

OUT NO 8 NO Specified solderless terminals: With isolation
Applicable wire: Solid/twisted wire of 0.25 to 1.65 mm2
G 8 8 NC 8 8

F, D action types W, A action types 8.1 mm (0.32 inch) or less

 Make sure that during field wiring parts of conductors can not
come into contact with adjacent conductive parts.

C700 1 Ground 1 14 8 Alarm output
2 15
Power supply 3 16 9 Relay contact
4 17
AC L 2 DC  2 AC L 2 5 18 10 CT input 8
24V 3 24V 3 100240V 6 19
N  7 20 Alarm 1 or
N3
Input RTD input 11 Current ALM1 Control loop
break alarm
TC input 11 B transformer input 9

12  12 B 12 19 NO Alarm 2, Heater break
ALM2 alarm or Control loop
TC RTD CT break alarm
Control output 10
13  13 A 13 20
NO: Normally open Voltage pulse/ Relay contact NO
NC: Normally closed
Current OUT2  Terminals which are not used according to the controller type
Trigger for Voltage pulse/ are all removed.
triac driving Current 4 4
 Use the solderless terminal appropriate to the screw size.
Relay contact OUT2 NO
Voltage/ Screw size: M3 x 6 Screw size: M3 x 8
T2 5 5 5 5 Current (Terminal No. 1 to 10) (Terminal No. 11 to 13)

OUT OUT OUT1 12  (P t i 6.2l mAml (0.24 inch) (I t t i 8l.1) mm (0.32 inch)

T1 6 6 6 6 6 13  or less or less

OUT1 NO Recommended tightening torque: 0.4 Nm [4 kgfcm]

OUT NO 7 7 Specified solderless terminals: With isolation

G 7 7 NC 7 Applicable wire: Solid/twisted wire of 0.25 to
1.65 mm2

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:
RTD: W5Re/W26Re, U, L
Voltage: Input impedance: Approx. 1 M Electrical life: 50,000 times or more Approx. 100,000 times

Current: Pt100, JPt100 (Rated load) Data storage period:

Sampling cycle: 0 to 5 V DC, 1 to 5 V DC Heater break alarm function: Approx. 10 years
Input range: Input impedance: 250 k or more
Measured current: Power:
0 to 20 mA DC, 4 to 20 mA DC
Input impedance: Approx. 250  0 to 30 A (CTL-6-P-N) Power supply voltage:

0.5 seconds 0 to 100 A (CTL-12-S56-10L-N) 85 to 264 V AC (Power supply

Refer to Input range table Input rating: Maximum current rating: 120 mA voltage range), 50/60 Hz

Input impedance: Approx. 2.5  Rating: 100 to 240 V AC

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
(at the ambient temperature 23 C  2 C):
Control output: 21.6 to 26.4 V DC (Power supply
Thermocouple (TC): voltage range)
Relay contact output: 250 V AC, 3A (Resistive load) Rating: 24 V DC
Electrical life:  (0.5 % of display value  1 digit) or  3 C [6 F]
300,000 times or more (Rated load) Power consumption:
Whichever is greater
Voltage pulse output: 0/12 V DC 6 VA max. (at 100 V AC)
(Load resistance 600  or more) R and S input: 0 to 399 C [0 to 799 F]: 9 VA max. (at 240 V AC)
6 VA max. (at 24 V AC)
Current output: 4 to 20 mA DC  6 C [12 F] 145 mA max. (at 24 V DC)
(Load resistance 600  or less)
B input: 0 to 399 C [0 to 799 F]:
Trigger output for triac driving:
Accuracy is not guaranteed. Weight:
Zero cross method for medium
RTD:  (0.5 % of display value  1 digit) C100: Approx. 170 g
capacity triac driving (100 A or less) or  0.8 C [1.6 F] C700: Approx. 250 g
whichever is greater
Load voltage used: C400/410: Approx. 260 g
Voltage/Current:  (0.5 % of input span  1 digit) C900: Approx. 340 g
100 V AC line, 200 V AC line
Load used: Resistive load

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4. PARTS DESCRIPTION

C100 C400 (3) (1) C410 (3) C700, C900

PV (1) PV PVOUT1 ALM1 PV
(2) ALM2
ALM1 (1) OUT2 (1)
ALM2 AT REX-C410
(2) (2)
SV (3) SV (3)
(4)
OUT SET

AT

SV

SET SV

REX-C100

OUT1 AT ALM1

(3) (4) (5) (6) (7) OUT2 ALM2 (4) (2) (5) (6) (7)

OUT2 OUT1 AT ALM1 ALM2

SET

REX-C400 SET

(5) (6) (7) REX-C900

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

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 Current transformer Control loop break Cool-side
(CT) input value proportioning
Automatically Press and hold (CT) monitor (LbA) alarm (LBA) time Integral time (Pc) band *
(in 4 seconds) the SET key (AL1)
for 2 seconds. (AL2) SET key SET key (I) SET key
PV/SV Display Mode (HbA)
Alarm 1 set value LBA deadband SET key Deadband *
The controller will display the measured (ALM1)
Derivative time (db)
value (PV) and the set value (SV). SET key (Lbd) SET key
SET key (D)
Press the SET key Alarm 2 set value SET key Cool-side
(ALM2) Autotuning (AT) proportioning
Anti-reset (t) cycle *
SV Setting Mode Press and hold SET key (ATU) SET key windup
the SET key (P) SET key
This is the mode used to set the SV. for 2 seconds. Heater break alarm Proportional (Ar)
PV (HBA) set value band SET key Set data lock
SV SV setting
SET key P = 0 (0.0): Heat-side (LCK)
Factory set value: 0 °C [°F] or 0.0 °C [°F] SET key ON/OFF action proportioning SET key

(T) Return to the first parameter
SET key

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.
performed for more than one minute. in C100 controller.

 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

Input type symbol * Input type K J R S B E T N PL II W5Re/ U L JPt Pt Voltage Current
W26Re 100 100 input input

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. TC/RTD inputs:
[Displayed only when the instrument has the 50 (50.0)
transformer (CT) [Display only] heater break alarm (HBA)] Voltage/Current
inputs: 5.0
input value monitor

Alarm 1 set value TC/RTD inputs: Set the alarm 1 set value and alarm 2 set
(ALM1) Deviation alarm, Process alarm: value.

Alarm 2 set value 1999 to +9999 C [F] or For the alarm action type, refer to
(ALM2) 199.9 to +999.9  C [F] page 7.

Voltage/Current inputs: Alarm differential gap:
Deviation alarm: 199.9 to +200.0 %
Process alarm: 199.9 to +300.0 % TC/RTD inputs: 2 or 2.0 C [F]

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 0.1 to 200.0 minutes from the current transformer (CT).
value 1 Used only for single-phase. 8.0

Control loop break Set control loop break alarm (LBA) set value.
alarm (LBA) time 2

LBA deadband 3 TC/RTD inputs: Set the area of not outputting LBA. 0
0 to 9999 C [F] 0
No LBA deadband functions with 0 set.
Voltage/Current inputs:
0 to 100 % of input span Differential gap :

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.
Proportional band 1: AT start or execution
Set when PI, PD or PID control is performed. TC/RTD inputs:
Integral time TC/RTD inputs: 30 (30.0)
Derivative time 1 (0.1) to span Heat/Cool PID action: Proportional band
0.1 C [F] resolution: setting on the heat-side. Voltage/Current
Within 999.9 C [F] inputs: 3.0
ON/OFF action differential gap:
Voltage/Current inputs: 240
0.1 to 100.0 % of input span TC/RTD inputs: 2 (0.2) C [F]
60
0 (0.0): ON/OFF action Voltage/Current inputs: 0.2 % of input span
100
1 to 3600 seconds Set the time of integral action to eliminate the
(0 second: PD action) offset occurring in proportional control. Relay contact output: 20
Voltage pulse output/
1 to 3600 seconds Set the time of derivative action to improve Trigger output for triac
(0 second: PI action) control stability by preparing for output driving: 2
changes.
100
Anti-reset windup 1 to 100 % of heat-side proportional Overshooting and undershooting are
(ARW) band (0 %: Integral action OFF) restricted by the integral effect. 0 or 0.0

Heat-side 1 to 100 seconds Set control output cycle.
proportioning
cycle (Not displayed if the control output is Heat/Cool PID action:
current output.) Heat-side proportioning cycle

Cool-side 1 to 1000 % of heat-side Set cool-side proportional band when
proportional band proportional band Heat/Cool PID action.
Deadband
TC/RTD inputs: Set control action deadband between
Cool-side 10 to +10 C [F] or heat-side and cool-side proportional bands.
proportioning 10.0 to +10.0 C [F] Minus () setting results in overlap.
cycle
Set data lock Voltage/Current inputs: Set control cool-side output cycle for Relay contact output: 20
(LCK) 10.0 to +10.0 % of input span Heat/Cool PID action. Voltage pulse output: 2

1 to 100 seconds Performs set data change enable/disable. 0100
(Not displayed if the control output is
current output.)

0100: No set data locked
(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.):
When the control output is ON and the current transformer input value is 100 %. The time required for the LBA output to turn on includes both
equal to or less than the heater break determination point for the preset the time from the initial occurrence of loop failure and the LBA setting
number of consecutive sampling cycle, an alarm is activated. time. Recommended setting for LBA is for the set value of the LBA to
Over current or short-circuit: be twice the value of the integral time (I).
When the control output is OFF and the current transformer input value is  If LBA setting time does not match the controlled object requirements,
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. The LBA may malfunction due to external disturbances. To prevent
 HBA is not available on a current output. malfunctioning due to external disturbance, LBA deadband (LBD) sets a
 Set the set value to approximately 85 % of the maximum reading of the neutral zone in which LBA is not activated. When the measured value
(PV) is within the LBD area, LBA will not be activated. If the LBD setting
CT input. is not correct, the LBA will not work correctly.
 Set the set value to a slightly smaller value to prevent a false alarm if
LBD differential gap*
the power supply may become unstable.
 When more than one heater is connected in parallel, it may be Alarm area A Non-alarm area B Alarm area

necessary to increase the HBA set value to detect a single heater Low High
failure.
 When the current transformer is not connected or the HBA set value is Set value (SV) LBD set value
set to “0.0,” the HBA is turned on.
A: During temperature rise: Alarm area B: During temperature rise: Non-alarm area
2 Control Loop Break Alarm (LBA) function
The LBA function is used to detect a load (heater) break or a failure in the During temperature fall: Non-alarm area During temperature fall: Alarm area
external actuator (power controller, magnet relay, etc.), or a failure in the
control loop caused by an input (sensor) break. The LBA function is B: During temperature rise: Non-alarm area
activated when control output reaches 0 % or 100 %. LBA monitors * TC and RTD inputs: 0.8 C [F] (fixed)
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 Voltage/Current inputs: 0.8 % of input span (fixed)
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.
 A new value will not be stored without pressing SET key after the new Caution for using the Autotuning (AT)
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
is possible to happen when the set value is around the ambient
the SET key must be pressed within 1 minute, or the new value is not temperature or is close to the maximum temperature achieved by the
stored and the display will return to the PV/SV monitor screen. load.
 Requirements for AT start
 Change the set value (SV) Start the autotuning when all following conditions are satisfied:
Change the set value (SV) from 0 C to 200 C  Prior to starting the AT function, end all the parameter settings other than PID and LBA.
1. Select the SV setting mode  Confirm the LCK function has not been engaged.
Press the SET key at PV/SV monitor screen until SV setting screen is displayed.
When the autotuning is finished, the controller will automatically returns to
PV PV PID control.

PV/SV monitor display SV SV SV setting display  Requirements for AT cancellation
(PV/SV display mode) (SV setting mode) The autotuning is canceled if any of the following conditions exist.
 When the set value (SV) is changed.
2. Shift the high-lighted digit  When the PV bias value is changed.
Press the shift key to high-light the hundreds digit.  When the PV becomes abnormal due to burnout.
The high-lighted digit indicates which digit can be set.  When the power is turned off.
 When power failure longer than 20 ms occurs.
PV PV
If the AT is canceled, the controller immediately changes to PID control. The
SV SV PID values will be the same as before AT was activated.

3. Change the set value When AT is completed, the controller immediately changes to PID control. If
Press the UP key to change the number to 2. the control system does not allow the AT cycling process, set each PID
constant manually to meet the needs of the application.
PV PV
7. INITIAL SETTING
SV SV

4. Store the set value ! WARNING
Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display returns to the
PV/SV monitor screen. Parameters in the Initialization mode should be set according to the
application before setting any parameter related to operation. Once
PV PV the Parameters in the Initialization mode are set correctly, no further
changes need to be made to parameters for the same application
SV SV PV/SV monitor display under normal conditions. If they are changed unnecessarily, it may
(PV/SV display mode) result in malfunction or failure of the instrument. RKC will not bear
ド any responsibility for malfunction or failure as a result of improper
changes in the Initialization mode.
 Change parameters other than the set value (SV)

The changing procedures are the same as those of example 2 to 4 in the
above " Change the set value (SV)". Pressing the SET key after the setting
end shifts to the next parameter. When no parameter setting is required, return
the instrument to the PV/SV display mode.

6. OPERATION 7.1 Go to Initialization Mode

CAUTIONS 1. Turn on the power to this controller. The instrument goes to the PV/SV
display after confirming input type symbol and input range.
 All mounting and wiring must be completed before the power is turned
on. If the input signal wiring is disconnected or short-circuited (RTD 2. Press and hold the SET key for 5 seconds to go to the Parameter setting
input only), the instrument determines that burnout has occurred. mode from the PV/SV display.

 Displays: 3. Press the SET key until “LCK” (Set Data Lock display) will be displayed.
4. The high-lighted digit indicates which digit can be set. Press shift key to
 Upscale: Thermocouple input, RTD input (when input break)
high-light the hundreds digit. (The section in each image of the
 Downscale: Thermocouple input (specify when ordering), controller shows the digits which are not high-lighted.)
RTD input (when short-circuited),
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 data lock function display
display becomes indefinite (display of about zero value).
SV
 Outputs:
5. Press the DOWN key to change 1 to 0. Set value
 Control output: OFF (Heat/Cool control: the control output on 0: Initialization mode unlocked
both heat-side and cool-side is turned off) PV 1: Initialization mode locked

 Alarm output: Both of the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 outputs of this SV
instrument are turned on when burnout occurs
regardless of any of the following actions taken. (High 6. Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display goes to the
alarm, low alarm, etc.) In addition, when used for any next parameter, and the Initialization mode is unlocked.
purposes other than these alarms (event, etc.), specify
the Z-124 specification (not to be forcibly turned on). PV

 A power failure of 20 ms or less will not affect the control action. CT1 input value display
When a power failure of more than 20 ms occurs, the instrument
assumes that the power has been turned off. When power returns, SV The parameter displayed varies
the controller will retain the conditions that existed prior to shut down. on the instrument specification.

 The alarm hold action is activated when not only the power is 7. Press the shift key for 5 seconds while pressing the SET key to go to the
turned on, but also the SV is changed. Initialization mode. When the controller goes to the Initialization mode,
“SL1” will be displayed.

CT1 input value PV PV
display
Initialize code
SV selection display
SV of initialization
mode

If the control is set to the initial set mode, all outputs are turned OFF.

6.1 Operating Precautions 7.2 Exit Initialization Mode

(1) All mounting and wiring must be completed before the power is turned on. When any parameter setting is changed in the Initialization mode,
(2) The settings for the SV and all parameters should be appropriate for the check all parameter set values in SV setting mode and Parameter
setting mode.
controlled object.
(3) A power supply switch is not furnished with this instrument. It is ready to 1. Press the shift key for 5 seconds while pressing the SET key from any
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.

6.2 Set Data Lock (LCK) Function 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.
The set data lock restricts parameter setting changes by key operation. This 4. The high-lighted digit indicates which digit can be set. Press shift key to
function prevents the operator from making errors during operation.
high-light the hundreds digit.
Set value Parameters which can be changed
0100 All parameters [Factory set value] PV
0101 No parameters [All Locked]
0110 SV Set data lock function display

Parameters protected by Set Data Lock function are still displayed for SV
monitoring.
5. Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display goes to the
next parameter, and the Initialization mode is locked.

PV

CT1 input value display

SV The parameter displayed varies on
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
1. Press the SET key until SL2 is displayed.
the Initialization mode which is not described in the initial setting 2. Press the UP key to change the number to 1.

menu below. It may result in malfunction or failure of the instrument. 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
SET key 7.6 Alarm 1 [ALM1] Type Selection (SL4)
(SL1) Alarm 2 [ALM2] Type Selection (SL5)
SET key PV bias

Temperature unit and (Pb) If the alarm function is not provided with the instrument when shipped from the
cooling type selection SET key factory, no alarm output is available by changing SL4 and/or SL5.

SET key ON/OFF action
differential gap
SET key SL4 is set to 0000 in the following cases.
(oH)  When the instrument does not have ALM1 output
Alarm1 type SET key  When Control Loop Break Alarm (LBA) is provided and assigned
selection
Alarm 1 differential gap to ALM1
SET key
(SL4) (AH1) SL5 is set to 0000 in the following cases.
(SL5) Alarm2 type SET key  When the instrument does not have ALM2 output
selection  When Control Loop Break Alarm (LBA) is provided and assigned
(AH2) Alarm 2 differential gap
SET key to ALM2
SET key  When the SV alarm is provided and assigned to ALM2
 When the Heater Break Alarm (HBA) is provided
Setting limiter high

SET key (SLH) Set value Factory set value varies depending on the instrument specification.
SET key SET key
0000 Details of setting
Setting limiter low 0001
0101 No alarm
(SLL) 0010 Deviation high alarm
SET key 0110 Deviation low alarm
0011 Deviation high/low alarm
7.4 Input Type Selection (SL1) 0111 Band alarm
1001 Process high alarm
When any parameter setting is changed in the Initialization mode, 1101 Process low alarm
check all parameter set values in SV setting mode and Parameter 1010 Deviation high alarm with hold action *
setting mode. 1011 Deviation low alarm with hold action *
1111 Deviation high/low alarm with hold action *
Factory set value varies depending on the input type. Process high alarm with hold action *
Process low alarm with hold action *
Set value Input type Hardware

0000 K * Hold action:
0001 J When Hold action is ON, the alarm action is suppressed at start-up or the
0010 L control set value change until the measured value enters the non-alarm range.
0011 E
0100 N Thermocouple A  Alarm action type
0111 R (TC)
1000 S B Both of the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 outputs of this instrument are turned on when
1001 B RTD C burnout occurs regardless of any of the following actions taken (High alarm, low
1010 W5Re/W26Re Voltage D alarm, etc.). In addition, when used for any purposes other than these alarms
1011 PL II Current E (event, etc.), specify the Z-124 specification (not to be forcibly turned on).
0101 T
0110 U Deviation high alarm ( : SV : Alarm set value ☆: Alarm differential gap)
1100 Pt100 (JIS/IEC) PV
1101 JPt100 (JIS) (Alarm set value is greater than 0.) PV Deviation high/low alarm
1110
0 to 5 V DC OFF ☆ ON PV ON ☆ OFF ☆ ON PV
1111 PV
1 to 5 V DC Low High Low High
1110
0 to 20 mA DC (Alarm set value is less than 0.) High Band alarm
1111
4 to 20 mA DC OFF ☆ ON OFF OFF ☆ ON ☆ OFF

Low High Low High PV

Deviation low alarm High Process high alarm

(Alarm set value is greater than 0.) ☆ ON

ON ☆ OFF High PV

Conduct setting so as to meet the instrument specification (input type). Low Low
Setting change between different symbols may cause malfunction, (Alarm set value is less than 0.)
but the setting can be changed when hardware types have the same Process low alarm
symbol. However, when the setting is changed, always reset “SLH”
and “SLL” (Refer to page 8). ON ☆ OFF ON ☆ OFF

 Change Settings Low Low PV
High

Example: Change the input type from “K” to “J”  Change Settings

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

2. Press the UP key to change the number to 1.

SV SV SV

3. Press the SET key to store the new set value. 4. Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display goes to the
The display goes to the next parameter. 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
Inappropriate settings may result in malfunction. Control type between value) to correct the input value. The PV bias is used to correct the individual
Heat Only and Heat/Cool cannot be changed by this parameter.
variations in the sensors or when there is difference between the measured
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 Cooling type selection Voltage/Current inputs: 199.9 to +200.0 %
value unit
Air cooling (A type) or Heat only type (F, D type) 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)
0001 F Water cooling (W type) Voltage/Current inputs: 0.0 %
0010 C Water cooling (W type)
0011 F 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

Example: When the temperature is measured by two instruments SV

When the measured values (PV) are as shown in the following: 2. Press the shift key to high-light the tens digit. Setting limiter [high] display
Main unit = 198 C
Recorder = 200 C PV

If a PV bias correction value of +2 C is added to the measured value the SV
main unit, the displayed value become:
3. Press the DOWN key to change the number to 8. PV
Displayed value = Measured value (PV) + PV bias
= 198 C + 2 C = 200 C
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 Turn off the power at once. If an
The display goes to the next parameter. error occurs after the power is
RAM failure (Incorrect turned on again, please contact
set data write, etc.) RKC sales office or the agent.

7.8 ON/OFF Action Differential Gap (oH) ! WARNING
To prevent electric shock,
Setting range: TC/RTD inputs: 0 to 100 C [F] or  Over-scale and Underscale always turn off the power
before replacing the sensor.
0.0 to 100.0 C [F]
Check Input type, Input range
Voltage/Current inputs: 199.9 to 200.0 % Measured value (PV) PV is outside of input and connecting state of
sensor. Confirm that the
Factory set value: TC/RTD inputs: 2 C [F] or 2.0 C [F] [Flashing] range. sensor or wire is not broken.

Voltage/Current inputs: 0.2 % of input span Over-scale:
PV is above the high
 Change Settings input display range limit.

Example: Change the On/Off Action differential gap from “2 C” to “4 C” [Flashing]

1. Press the SET key at “oH” is displayed. Underscale:
PV is below the low
2. Press the UP key to change the number to 4. input display range limit.

3. Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display goes to the [Flashing]

next parameter.

7.9 Alarm 1 Differential Gap (AH1) 9. INPUT RANGE TABLE
Alarm 2 Differential Gap (AH2)

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

 Change Settings 0 to 450 C K 17 0 to 500 C K 20 0 to 800 F K A1

0 to 1600 F K A2 0 to 2502 F K A3 20 to 70 F K 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. J 0 to 800 C J 04 0 to 1000 C J 05 0 to 1200 C J 06
2. Press the UP key to change the number to 4.
3. Press the SET key to store the new set value. The display goes to the 0 to 450 C J 10 0 to 800 F J A1 0 to 1600 F J A2

next parameter. 0 to 2192 F J A3 0 to 400 F J A6 0 to 300 F J A7

R1 0 to 1600 C R 01 0 to 1769 C R 02 0 to 1350 C R 04

0 to 3200 F R A1 0 to 3216 F R A2  

S1 0 to 1600 C S 01 0 to 1769 C S 02 0 to 3200 F S A1

7.10 Setting Limiter High (SLH) 0 to 3216 F S A2      
Setting Limiter Low (SLL)
B2 400 to 1800 C B 01 0 to 1820 C B 02 800 to 3200 F B A1
TC 0 to 3308 F B A2    

For voltage or current input, set scaling within the input range. E 0 to 800 C E 01 0 to 1000 C E 02 0 to 1600 F E A1

0 to 1832 F E A2      

Refer to 9. INPUT RANGE TABLE. N 0 to 1200 C N 01 0 to 1300 C N 02 0 to 2300 F N A1
Factory set value varies depending on the instrument specification.
0 to 2372 F N A2      

Input type Setting range * 199.9 to 400.0 C T 01 199.9 to 100.0 C T 02 100.0 to 200.0 C T 03
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
J 0 to 1200 C 0 to 2192 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
R 0 to 1769 C 0 to 3216 F
S 0 to 1769 C 0 to 3216 F W5Re/W26Re 0 to 2000 C W 01 0 to 2320 C W 02 0 to 4000 F W A1
B 0 to 1820 C 0 to 3308 F PLII 0 to 1300 C A 01 0 to 1390 C A 02 0 to 1200 C A 03
E 0 to 1000 C 0 to 1832 F 0 to 2400 F A A1 0 to 2534 F A A2 
N 0 to 1300 C 0 to 2372 F 
T 199.9 to 400.0 C 199.9 to 752.0 F
TC W5Re/W26Re 0 to 2320 C 0 to 4208 F 199.9 to 600.0 C U 01 199.9 to 100.0 C U 02 0.0 to 400.0 C U 03
RTD PLII 0 to 1390 C 0 to 2534 F U
U 199.9 to 600.0 C 199.9 to 999.9 F
L 0 to 800 C 0 to 1600F 199.9 to 999.9 F U A1 100.0 to 200.0 F U A2 0.0 to 999.9 F U A3
Pt100 199.9 to 649.0 C 199.9 to 999.9 F
JPt100 199.9 to 649.0 C L 0 to 400 C L 01 0 to 800 C L 02 0 to 800 F L A1

0 to 1600 F L A2      

Pt100 199.9 to 649.0 C D 01 199.9 to 200.0 C D 02 100.0 to 50.0 C D 03
100.0 to 100.0 C D 04 100.0 to 200.0 C D 05 0.0 to 50.0 C D 06
D 07 0.0 to 200.0 C D 08 0.0 to 300.0 C D 09
0.0 to 100.0 C D 10 199.9 to 999.9 F D A1 199.9 to 400.0 F D A2
0.0 to 500.0 C D A3 100.0 to 100.0 F D A4 100.0 to 300.0 F D A5
199.9 to 200.0 F

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
0.0 to 500.0 F D A9    

* Limit setting becomes SLH  SLL. JPt100 199.9 to 649.0 C P 01 199.9 to 200.0 C P 02 100.0 to 50.0 C P 03
100.0 to 100.0 C P 04 100.0 to 200.0 C P 05 0.0 to 50.0 C P 06
When changing the high-limit (SLH) and the low-limit (SLL) limiter P 09
settings, always set the set-value (SV) within the limiter range. 0.0 to 100.0 C P 07 0.0 to 200.0 C P 08 0.0 to 300.0 C 
0.0 to 500.0 C P 10    

 Change Settings 1 0 to 399 °C [0 to 799 °F]: 6 °C [12 °F]
2 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,
the setting limiter high is 80.0 C. Voltage/Current inputs

Type Range Code Type Range Code
4 01 0 to 20 mA DC 0.0 to 100.0 (Fixed) 7 01
Setting range 0 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 1 to 5 V DC 0.0 to 100.0 (Fixed)
Setting limiter

high

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