Manual
Watlow Series 96 Appendix ■ A.6
Communications
• EIA/TIA-485 or EIA/TIA-232
• Opto-isolated
• Modbus
TM
RTU protocol
• 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 baud rates
• 32 maximum units can be connected (with additional 485
repeater hardware, up to 247 units may be connected)
Accuracy
• Input ranges
Type J: 32 to 1382°F or 0 to 750°C
Type K: -328 to 2282°F or -200 to 1250°C
Type T: -328 to 662°F or -200 to 350°C
Type N: 32 to 2282°F or 0 to 1250°C
Type E: -328 to 1470°F or -200 to 900°C
Type C(W5): 32 to 4200°F or 0 to 2315°C
Type D(W3): 32 to 4200°F or 0 to 2315°C
Type PTII: 32 to 2540°F or 0 to 1393°C
Type R: 32 to 2642°F or 0 to 1450°C
Type S: 32 to 2642°F or 0 to 1450°C
Type B: 1598 to 3092°F or 870 to 1700°C
DIN: -328 to 1472°F or -200 to 800°C
JIS: -328 to 1166°F or -200 to 630°C
Process: -1999 to 9999 units
Thermocouple Inputs
• Calibration accuracy ±0.1% of span ±1°C at standard
conditions
Exceptions:
Type T; 0.12% of span for -200°C to -50°C,
Types R and S; 0.15% of span for 0°C to 100°C
Types B; 0.24% of span for 870°C to 1700°C
• Accuracy span: 1,000°F/540°C minimum
• Temperature stability: ±0.1 degree per degree change in
ambient
RTD Inputs
• Calibration accuracy ±0.1% of span ±1°C at standard
conditions
• Accuracy span: 1,000°F/540°C minimum
• Temperature stability: ±0.05 degree per degree change in
ambient
Process Inputs
• Voltage input ranges
Accuracy ±10mV ±1 LSD at standard conditions
Temperature stability ±100ppm/°C maximum
• Milliamp input ranges
Accuracy ±20µA ±1 LSD at standard conditions
Temperature stability ±100ppm/°C maximum
Agency Approvals
• UL 916 Listed file Number E185611; c-UL Approved,
• UL CCN QQXY, QQXY7 Process Control Equipment
• CE and NEMA 4X approved.
Modbus™ is a trademark of AEG Schneider Automation.
UL
®
is a registered trademark of the Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.
Terminals
• Touch safe
• 22 to 12 AWG
Power
• 100-240V‡ (ac/dc) +10%; -15%; 50/60Hz, ±5%
• 24-28V‡ (ac/dc) +10%; -15%; 50/60Hz, ±5%
• 7.0VA maximum power consumption
• Data retention upon power failure via nonvolatile memory
Operating Environment
• 32 to 149°F, 0 to 65°C
• 0 to 90% RH, non-condensing
• Storage temperature: -40 to 185°F, -40 to 85°C
Dimensions
• Width 2.05 in. or 52mm
• Height 2.05 in. or 52mm
• Length 4.2 in. or 107mm
• Depth behind panel surface 3.875 in. or 98.4mm
• Approximate controller weight 0.4 lbs (0.2 kg)
Allowable Operating Ranges
Type J: 1.0 32 to 1,500°F or 0 to 815°C
0.1 32.0 to 999.9°F or 0.0 to 815.0°C
Type K: 1.0 -454 to 2,500°F or -270 to 1,370°C
0.1 -199.9 to 999.9°F or -199.9 to 999.9°C
Type T: 1.0 -454 to 750°F or -270 to 400°C
0.1 -199.9 to 750.0°F or -199.9 to 400.0°C
Type N: 1.0 32 to 2,372°F or 0 to 1,300°C
0.1 32.0 to 999.9°F or 0.0 to 999.9°C
Type E: 1.0 -454 to 1,470°F or -270 to 800°C
0.1 -199.9 to 999.9°F or -199.9 to 800.0°C
Type C: 1.0 32 to 4,200°F or 0 to 2,315°C
0.1 32.0 to 999.9°F or 0.0 to 999.9°C
Type D: 1.0 32 to 4,200°F or 0 to 2,315°C
0.1 32.0 to 999.9°F or 0.0 to 999.9°C
Type PTII: 1.0 32 to 2,543°F or 0 to 1,395°C
0.1 32.0 to 999.9°F or 0.0 to 999.9°C
Type R: 1.0 32 to 3,200°F or 0 to 1,760°C
Type S: 1.0 32 to 3,200°F or 0 to 1,760°C
Type B: 1.0 32 to 3,300°F or 0 to 1,816°C
RTD (DIN)1.0 -328 to 1,472°F or -200 to 800°C
0.1 -199.9 to 999.9°F or -199.9 to 800.0°C
RTD (JIS) 1.0 -328 to 1,166°F or -200 to 630°C
0.1 -199.9 to 999.9°F or -199.9 to 630.0°C
Process -1,999 to 9,999 units
Note: These specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Event &
Universal Remote 232/485
Input Set Point Control Alarm Retransmit Comm
Input 1
Input 2
Output 1
Output 2
Output 3
Output 4
Functionality Matrix










