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E5CD / E5CD-B

Digital Temperature Controller (48 x 48 mm)

E5CD / E5CD-B

48 x 48 mm. Optimize Control by Detecting Status Changes. Easily Satisfy Both Productivity and Quality.

Ratings

Power supply voltage A in model number: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
D in model number: 24 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 24 VDC
Operating voltage range 85% to 110% of rated supply voltage
Power consumption Models with option selection of 000:5.2 VA max. at 100 to 240 VAC, and 3.1 VA max. at 24 VAC or 1.6 W max. at 24 VDC
All other models: 6.5 VA max. at 100 to 240 VAC, and 4.1 VA max. at 24 VAC or 2.3 W max. at 24 VDC
Sensor input Temperature input
Thermocouple: K, J, T, E, L, U, N, R, S, B, C/W, or PL II
Platinum resistance thermometer: Pt100 or JPt100
Infrared temperature sensor (ES1B): 10 to 70°C, 60 to 120°C, 115 to 165°C, or 140 to 260°C
Analog input
Current input:4 to 20 mA or 0 to 20 mA
Voltage input:1 to 5 V, 0 to 5 V, or 0 to 10 V
Input impedance Current input: 150 Ω max., Voltage input: 1 MΩ min.
(Use a 1:1 connection when connecting the ES2-HB-N/THB-N.)
Control method ON/OFF control or 2-PID control (with auto-tuning)
Control
output
Relay output SPST-NO, 250 VAC, 3 A (resistive load), electrical life: 100,000 operations, minimum applicable load: 5 V, 10 mA (reference value)
Voltage output
(for driving SSR)
Output voltage: 12 VDC ±20% (PNP), max. load current: 21 mA, with short-circuit protection circuit
Linear current
output
4 to 20 or 0 to 20 mA DC, Load: 500 Ω max., Resolution: Approx. 10,000
Auxiliary
output
Number of
outputs
2
Output
specifications
SPST-NO relay outputs: 250 VAC, E5CD: 3 A (resistive load), E5CD-B: 2 A (resistive load)
Electrical life: 100,000 operations, Minimum applicable load: 10 mA at 5 V (reference values)
Event
input
Number of
inputs
2
External
contact
input
specifications
Contact input: ON: 1 kΩ max., OFF: 100 kΩ min.
Non-contact input: ON: Residual voltage: 1.5 V max., OFF: Leakage current: 0.1 mA max.
Current flow: Approx. 7 mA per contact
Transfer
Output
Number of
outputs
1 (depends on model): Transfer output type
Output
specifications
Current output: 4 to 20 mA DC, Load: 500 Ω, Resolution: Approx. 10,000
Linear voltage output: 1 to 5 V DC, Load: 1 kΩ min., Resolution: Approx. 10,000
Setting method Digital setting using front panel keys
Indication method 11-segment digital display, individual indicators, and bar display
Character height: PV: 14.9 mm, SV: 7.1 mm
Multi SP * Up to eight set points (SP0 to SP7) can be saved and selected using the event inputs, key operations, or serial communications.
Bank switching None
Other functions Adaptive control, automatic filter adjustment, water-cooling output adjustment, indication data (power ON time monitor, ambient temperature monitor, and control output ON/OFF count monitors), parameter masking, operation after power ON, manual output, heating/cooling control, loop burnout alarm, SP ramp, other alarm functions, heater burnout (HB) alarm (including SSR failure (HS) alarm), 40% AT, 100% AT, MV limiter, input digital filter, robust tuning, PV input shift, run/stop, protection functions, extraction of square root, MV change rate limit, logic operations, temperature status display, simple programming, moving average of input value, and display brightness setting
Ambient operating temperature -10 to 55°C (with no condensation or icing), For 3-year warranty: -10 to 50°C with standard mounting (with no condensation or icing)
Ambient operating humidity 25% to 85%
Storage temperature -25 to 65°C (with no condensation or icing)
Altitude 2,000 m max.
Recommended fuse T2A, 250 VAC, time-lag, low-breaking capacity
Installation environment Overvoltage category II, Pollution Degree 2 (EN/IEC/UL 61010-1)

*There can be up to four set points if event inputs are used to select them.

Input Ranges

Thermocouple/Platinum Resistance Thermometer (Universal inputs)

E5CD / E5CD-B Specifications 4

Analog input

Input type Current Voltage
Input specification 4 to 20 mA 0 to 20 mA 1 to 5 V 0 to 5 V 0 to 10 V
Setting range Usable in the following ranges by scaling:
-1999 to 9999, -199.9 to 999.9,
-19.99 to 99.99 or -1.999 to 9.999
Set value 25 26 27 28 29

Alarm Types

Each alarm can be independently set to one of the following 17 alarm types. The default is 2: Upper limit. (see note.)
Auxiliary outputs are allocated for alarms. ON delays and OFF delays (0 to 999 s) can also be specified.

Note:In the default settings for models with HB or HS alarms, alarm 1 is set to a heater alarm (HA) and the Alarm Type 1 parameter is not displayed.
To use alarm 1, set the output assignment to alarm 1.

Set
value
Alarm type Alarm output operation Description of function
When alarm
value X is
positive
When alarm
value X is
negative
0 Alarm function OFF Output OFF No alarm
1 Upper- and lower-limit *1 3668_sp_4_1 *2 Set the upward deviation in the set point for the alarm upper limit (H) and the lower deviation in the set point for the alarm lower limit (L). The alarm is ON when the PV is outside this deviation range.
2
(default)
Upper-limit 3668_sp_4_2 3668_sp_4_18 Set the upward deviation in the set point by setting the alarm value (X). The alarm is ON when the PV is higher than the SP by the deviation or more.
3 Lower-limit 3668_sp_4_3 3668_sp_4_19 Set the downward deviation in the set point by setting the alarm value (X). The alarm is ON when the PV is lower than the SP by the deviation or more.
4 Upper- and lower-limit range *1 3668_sp_4_4 *3 Set the upward deviation in the set point for the alarm upper limit (H) and the lower deviation in the set point for the alarm lower limit (L). The alarm is ON when the PV is inside this deviation range.
5 Upper- and lower-limit with standby sequence *1
3668_sp_4_5
*5
*4 A standby sequence is added to the upper- and lower-limit alarm (1). *6
6 Upper-limit with standby sequence 3668_sp_4_6 3668_sp_4_20 A standby sequence is added to the upper-limit alarm (2). *6
7 Lower-limit with standby sequence 3668_sp_4_7 3668_sp_4_21 A standby sequence is added to the lower-limit alarm (3). *6
8 Absolute-value upper-limit 3668_sp_4_8 3668_sp_4_22 The alarm will turn ON if the process value is larger than the alarm value (X) regardless of the set point.
9 Absolute-value lower-limit 3668_sp_4_9 3668_sp_4_23 The alarm will turn ON if the process value is smaller than the alarm value (X) regardless of the set point.
10 Absolute-value upper-limit with standby sequence 3668_sp_4_10 3668_sp_4_24 A standby sequence is added to the absolute-value upper-limit alarm (8). *6
11 Absolute-value lower-limit with standby sequence 3668_sp_4_11 3668_sp_4_25 A standby sequence is added to the absolute-value lower-limit alarm (9). *6
12 LBA (alarm 1 type only) - *7
13 PV change rate alarm - *8
14 SP absolute-value upper-limit alarm 3668_sp_4_12 3668_sp_4_26 This alarm type turns ON the alarm when the set point (SP) is higher than the alarm value (X).
15 SP absolute-value lower-limit alarm 3668_sp_4_13 3668_sp_4_27
This alarm type turns ON the alarm when the set point (SP) is lower than the alarm value (X).
16 MV absolute-value upper-limit alarm *9 Standard Control
3668_sp_4_14
Standard Control
3668_sp_4_28
This alarm type turns ON the alarm when the manipulated variable (MV) is higher than the alarm value (X).
Heating/Cooling
Control (Heating MV)
3668_sp_4_15
Heating/Cooling
Control (Heating MV)

Always ON
17 MV absolute-value lower-limit alarm *9 Standard Control
3668_sp_4_16
Standard Control
3668_sp_4_29
This alarm type turns ON the alarm when the manipulated variable (MV) is lower than the alarm value (X).
Heating/Cooling
Control (Cooling MV)
3668_sp_4_17
Heating/Cooling
Control (Cooling MV)

Always ON

*1.With set values 1, 4 and 5, the upper and lower limit values can be set independently for each alarm type, and are
     expressed as “L” and “H.”
*2.Set value: 1, Upper- and lower-limit alarm

E5CD / E5CD-B Specifications 8

*3.Set value: 4, Upper- and lower-limit range

E5CD / E5CD-B Specifications 9

*4.Set value: 5, Upper- and lower-limit with standby sequence For Upper- and Lower-Limit Alarm Described Above *2
     • Case 1 and 2
     Always OFF when the upper-limit and lower-limit hysteresis overlaps.
     • Case 3: Always OFF
*5.Set value: 5, Upper- and lower-limit with standby sequence
     Always OFF when the upper-limit and lower-limit hysteresis overlaps.
*6.Refer to the E5[]D Digital Temperature Controllers User's Manual (Cat. No. H224) for information on the operation
     of the standby sequence.
*7.Refer to the E5[]D Digital Temperature Controllers User's Manual (Cat. No.H224) for information on the loop burnout
     alarm (LBA).
*8.Refer to the E5[]D Digital Temperature Controllers User's Manual (Cat. No. H224) for information on the PV change
     rate alarm.
*9.When heating/cooling control is performed, the MV absolute upper limit alarm functions only for the heating operation
     and the MV absolute lower limit alarm functions only for the cooling operation.

Characteristics

Indication accuracy
(at the ambient
temperature of 23°C)
Thermocouple: (±0.3% of indication value or ±1°C, whichever is greater) ±1 digit max. *1
Platinum resistance thermometer: (±0.2% of indication value or ±0.8°C, whichever is greater) ±1 digit max.
Analog input: ±0.2% FS ±1 digit max.
CT input: ±5% FS ±1 digit max.
Transfer output accuracy ±0.3% FS max.
Influence of temperature *2 Thermocouple input (R, S, B, C/W, PL II): (±1% of indication value or ±10°C, whichever is greater) ±1 digit max.
Other thermocouple input: (±1% of indication value or ±4°C, whichever is greater) ±1 digit max. *3
Platinum resistance thermometer: (±1% of indication value or ±2°C, whichever is greater) ±1 digit max.
Analog input: ±1%FS ±1 digit max.
CT input: ±5% FS ±1 digit max.
Influence of voltage *2
Influence of EMS.
(at EN 61326-1)
Input sampling period 50 ms
Hysteresis Temperature input: 0.1 to 999.9°C or °F (in units of 0.1°C or °F)
Analog input: 0.01% to 99.99% FS (in units of 0.01% FS)
Proportional band (P) Temperature input: 0.1 to 999.9°C or °F (in units of 0.1°C or °F)
Analog input: 0.1% to 999.9% FS (in units of 0.1% FS)
Integral time (I) 0 to 9999 s (in units of 1 s), 0.0 to 999.9 s (in units of 0.1 s) *4
Derivative time (D) 0 to 9999 s (in units of 1 s), 0.0 to 999.9 s (in units of 0.1 s) *4
Proportional band (P) for cooling Temperature input: 0.1 to 999.9°C or °F (in units of 0.1°C or °F)
Analog input: 0.1% to 999.9% FS (in units of 0.1% FS)
Integral time (I) for cooling 0 to 9999 s (in units of 1 s), 0.0 to 999.9 s (in units of 0.1 s) *4
Derivative time (D) for cooling 0 to 9999 s (in units of 1 s), 0.0 to 999.9 s (in units of 0.1 s) *4
For
adaptive
control
SP response
proportional band
Temperature input: 0.1 to 999.9°C or °F (in units of 0.1°C or °F)
SP response
integral time
0 to 9999 s (in units of 1 s), 0.0 to 999.9 s (in units of 0.1 s) *4
SP response
derivative time
0 to 9999 s (in units of 1 s), 0.0 to 999.9 s (in units of 0.1 s) *4
Disturbance
proportional band
Temperature input: 0.1 to 999.9°C or °F (in units of 0.1°C or °F)
Disturbance
integral time
0 to 9999 s (in units of 1 s), 0.0 to 999.9 s (in units of 0.1 s)*4
Disturbance
derivative time
0 to 9999 s (in units of 1 s), 0.0 to 999.9 s (in units of 0.1 s) *4
Control period 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1 to 99 s (in units of 1 s)
Manual reset value 0.0 to 100.0% (in units of 0.1%)
Alarm setting range -1999 to 9999 (decimal point position depends on input type)
Influence of signal
source resistance
Thermocouple: 0.1°C/Ω max. (100 Ω max.)
Platinum resistance thermometer: 0.1°C/Ω max. (10 Ω max.)
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength 3,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between terminals of different charge
Vibration Malfunction 10 to 55 Hz, 20 m/s2 for 10 min each in X, Y, and Z directions
Resistance 10 to 55 Hz, 20 m/s2 for 2 hrs each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock Malfunction 100 m/s2, 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Resistance 300 m/s2, 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Weight Controller: Approx. 120 g, Mounting Adapter: Approx. 10 g
Degree of protection Front panel: IP66, Rear case: IP20, Terminals: IP00
Memory protection Non-volatile memory (number of writes: 1,000,000 times)
Setup Tool E5CD: CX-Thermo version 4.66 or higher
E5CD-B: CX-Thermo version 4.67 or higher
Setup Tool port E5CD/E5CD-B top panel: An E58-CIFQ2 USB-Serial Conversion Cable is used to connect to a USB port on the computer.*5
Standards Approved
standards
cULus: UL 61010-1/CSA C22.2 No.61010-1,
Korean wireless regulations (Radio law: KC Mark)
Conformed
standards
EN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1) and RCM standards
EMC EMI: EN 61326-1 *6
Radiated Interference Electromagnetic Field Strength: EN 55011 Group 1, class A
Noise Terminal Voltage:EN 55011 Group 1, class A
EMS:EN 61326-1 *6
ESD Immunity:EN 61000-4-2
Electromagnetic Field Immunity:EN 61000-4-3
Burst Noise Immunity:EN 61000-4-4
Conducted Disturbance Immunity:EN 61000-4-6
Surge Immunity:EN 61000-4-5
Voltage Dip/Interrupting Immunity:EN 61000-4-11

*1.The indication accuracy of K thermocouples in the −200 to 1,300°C range, T and N thermocouples at a temperature of −100°C max., and U and L thermocouples at any temperatures is ±2°C ±1 digit max. The indication accuracy of the B thermocouple at a temperature of 400°C max. is not specified. The indication accuracy of B thermocouples at a temperature of 400 to 800°C is ±3°C max. The indication accuracy of the R and S thermocouples at a temperature of 200°C max. is ±3°C ±1 digit max. The indication accuracy of C/W thermocouples is (±0.3% of PV or ±3°C, whichever is greater) ±1 digit max. The indication accuracy of PL II thermocouples is (±0.3% of PV or ±2°C, whichever is greater) ±1 digit max.
*2.Ambient temperature: −10°C to 23°C to 55°C, Voltage range: −15% to 10% of rated voltage
*3.K thermocouple at −100°C max.: ±10°C max.
*4.The unit is determined by the setting of the Integral/Derivative Time Unit parameter.
*5.External communications (RS-485) and USB-serial conversion cable communications can be used at the same time.
*6.Industrial electromagnetic environment (EN/IEC 61326-1 Table 2)

USB-Serial Conversion Cable

Applicable OS Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 *1
Applicable software CX-Thermo version 4.66 or higher
(E5CD-B: version 4.67 or higher)
Applicable models E5[]C-T Series, E5[]C Series, E5CB Series, and E5[]D Series
USB interface standard Conforms to USB Specification 2.0.
DTE speed 38,400 bps
Connector specifications Computer: USB (type A plug)
Digital Temperature Controller: Special serial connector
Power supply Bus power (Supplied from USB host controller.)*2
Power supply voltage 5 VDC
Current consumption 450 mA max.
Output voltage 4.7±0.2 VDC
(Supplied from USB-Serial Conversion Cable to the Digital Temperature Controller.)
Output current 250 mA max.
(Supplied from USB-Serial Conversion Cable to the Digital Temperature Controller.)
Ambient operating temperature 0 to 55°C (with no condensation or icing)
Ambient operating humidity 10% to 80%
Storage temperature -20 to 60°C (with no condensation or icing)
Storage humidity 10% to 80%
Altitude 2,000 m max.
Weight Approx. 120 g

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries.
*1.CX-Thermo version 4.65 or higher runs on Windows 10.
*2.Use a high-power port for the USB port.
Note:A driver must be installed on the computer. Refer to the Instruction Manual included with the Cable for the installation procedure.

Communications Specifications

Transmission line connection method RS-485: Multidrop
Communications RS-485 (two-wire, half duplex)
Synchronization method Start-stop synchronization
Protocol CompoWay/F, or Modbus
Baud rate * 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600, or 115,200 bps
Transmission code ASCII
Data bit length * 7 or 8 bits
Stop bit length * 1 or 2 bits
Error detection Vertical parity (none, even, odd)
Block check character (BCC) with
CompoWay/F or CRC-16 Modbus
Flow control None
Interface RS-485
Retry function None
Communications buffer 217 bytes
Communications response wait time 0 to 99 ms
Default: 20 ms

*The baud rate, data bit length, stop bit length, and vertical parity can be individually set using the Communications Setting Level.

Communications Functions

Programless
communications
You can use the memory in the PLC to read and write E5CD/E5CD-B parameters,
start and stop operation, etc. The E5CD/E5CD-B automatically performs communications
with PLCs. No communications programming is required.
Number of connected Digital Temperature Controllers: 32 max. (Up to 16 for the FX3)
Applicable PLCs
OMRON PLCs
CS Series, CJ Series, CP Series, NJ Series, or NX1P
Mitsubishi Electric PLCs
MELSEC Q Series, L Series, FX3 Series, or iQ-R Series
KEYENCE PLCs
KEYENCE KV Series
Copying * When Digital Temperature Controllers are connected, the parameters can be copied from the Digital Temperature Controller that is set as the master to the Digital Temperature Controllers that are set as slaves.

MELSEC is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
KEYENCE is a registered trademark of Keyence Corporation.
*Programless communications supports the copying function.

Current Transformer (Order Separately) Ratings

E54-CT1
E54-CT3
E54-CT1L
E54-CT3L
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC for 1 min 1,500 VAC for 1 min
Vibration resistance 50 Hz, 98 m/s2
Weight E54-CT1: Approx. 11.5 g
E54-CT3: Approx. 50 g
E54-CT1L: Approx. 14 g
E54-CT3L: Approx. 57 g
Accessories E54-CT3 Only
Armatures (2)
Plugs (2)
None

Heater Burnout Alarms and SSR Failure Alarms

CT input (for heater current detection) Models with detection for single-phase heaters: One input
Maximum heater current 50 A AC
Input current indication accuracy ±5% FS ±1 digit max.
Heater burnout alarm setting range *1 0.1 to 49.9 A (in units of 0.1 A)
Minimum detection ON time: 100 ms *3
SSR failure alarm setting range *2 0.1 to 49.9 A (in units of 0.1 A)
Minimum detection OFF time: 100 ms *4

*1.For heater burnout alarms, the heater current will be measured when the control output is ON, and the output will turn ON if the heater current is lower than the set value (i.e., heater burnout detection current value).
*2.For SSR failure alarms, the heater current will be measured when the control output is OFF, and the output will turn ON if the heater current is higher than the set value (i.e., SSR failure detection current value).
*3.The value is 30 ms for a control period of 0.1 s or 0.2 s.
*4.The value is 38 ms for a control period of 0.1 s or 0.2 s.

Electrical Life Expectancy Curve for Control Output Relay (Reference Values)

E5CD / E5CD-B Specifications 22