Technical information
TC33 Temperature Controller
1/16 DIN Series
TC33 Operator’s Manual
Manual Rev. 2.2
Firmware Version 1.4x
Table of Contents
TC33
Description Page
1/16 DIN - PID Autotune
1. Main Features
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Temperature Controller
2. Specifications
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Input ………..………………………………………………..…….. 4
PID Control …….…………………….…………………..….…….. 4
Output ……….….…………………………………..……………... 4
2.1 Main Dimensions
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1. MAIN FEATURES
3. Operation
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• Temperature multi-sensor input without hardware change.
3.1 General Electrical Connections
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• Accepts thermocouples J, K, S, T, N, E, R, and RTD-Pt100.
3.2 Power Wiring
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• Dual Display: PV (red) and SV (green).
3.3 Input Wiring
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• Selectable ºF/ºC temperature.
3.4 Standard Relay Outputs …………….………..…………….………7
• RTD-Pt100 with 1º temperature resolution: -328 to 986
ºF (-200 to 530
ºC), and
0.1º temperature resolution: -199.9 to 986.0
ºF (-199.9 to 530.0
ºC).
3.5 Sourcing 4-20mA Output Wiring ……..……..……………………..7
3.6 Panel Assembly …….…..…………………………………….……..8
• Input sample rate: 10 reading per second (100 ms).
3.7 Error Messages
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• Isolated 4 to 20mA linear control output, optional.
4. Menu System
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• Ramp and Soak: one controlled ramp and one timed soak are standard.
4.1 Initial Startup ……………...…………………………………….……9
• Auto-tuning PID control, or manual PID control, or ON/OFF control with
hysteresis adjust.
4.2 Set Up Cycle Parameters …..…………...……………………….…9
Cycle Menu ………………………..…………………………..…..9
4.3 Digital Serial Number Access
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• Sensor break protection in any condition.
• Independent alarm hysteresis adjust.
• Easy-to-set programming menu.
5. Configuration
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• Firmware version displayed during power up.
5.1 Cycle 1 – Operation …..……………………………………………..10
• Digital serial number.
Ramp & Soak
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• High impact ABS enclosure.
5.2 Cycle 2 – Tuning & Alarms ……..……….………...………………..12
• Dimensions: 48x48x106mm.
5.3 Cycle 3 – Input Configuration …...………………………………….13
• Power: 90 to 260Vac, 50/60Hz.
Alarms Configuration …….…………….…………….……………13
Table 1 – Alarm Functions
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5.4 Cycle 4 – Calibration
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5.5 PID Auto-Tune Operation
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2. SPECIFICATIONS
5.6 PID Manual Tuning
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Table 2 – PID Manual Tuning
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• Dimensions: 48 x 48 x 106mm (1/16 DIN) Approximate weight: 200g max.
• Panel cut-out: 45.5 x 45.5mm (± 0.3mm)
Quick PID Set Up Reference
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• Terminal connection: screws, accepting 16 to 24 AWG wires or 6.3 mm fork
lugs.
Notes
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• Power: 90 to 260Vac, 50/60Hz, Consumption: 7VA max.
Configuration Sheet
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• Operating environment: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F), humidity: 10 to 85% RH, non-
condensing.
• Flame-Retardant ABS Plastic Case.
• Warm-up time: 15 minutes max.
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