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Autonics TCN4 SERIES Dual Indicator Temperature Controller

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Contents
1 Autonics TCN4 SERIES Dual Indicator Temperature
Controller
2 Product Information
3 Features
4 product Specifications
5 Product Usage Instructions
6 Safety Considerations
7 Ordering Information
8 Specification
9 Unit Description
10 Input Sensor and Temperature Range
11 Dimensions
12 Connections
13 Parameter Groups
14 Functions
15 Alarm
16 Factory Default
17 Installation
18 Cautions during Use
19 Major Products
20 Documents / Resources
20.1 References
21 Related Posts

Autonics TCN4 SERIES Dual Indicator Temperature Controller

Product Information

The Autonics Dual Indicator Temperature Controller is part of the TCN4 Series and is a touch-switch settable,
dual-display type controller. It has the ability to control and monitor temperature with great accuracy.

Features

Dual display for easy temperature monitoring.

Touch the switch setting for easy configuration.
Relay contact and Solid State Relay (SSR) output modes are available.
Multiple alarm outputs for enhanced safety.
Available in various power supply options.
Compact size for easy installation.

product Specifications

Wiring Method: Bolt (No mark)

Control Output: Relay Contact + SSR Drive Output
Power Supply: 24VAC 50/60Hz, 24-48VDC or 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
Alarm Outputs: 2 (Alarm1 + Alarm2)
Digit Setting Type: 4 (9999 – 4 digit)
Display Type: Dual
Item: Temperature Controller
Size: S (Small), M (Medium), H (High), L (Low)

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the Autonics Dual Indicator Temperature Controller, read the safety considerations mentioned in
the instruction manual carefully.
2. Install the controller on a device panel to ensure safe usage and avoid electric shock or fire hazards.
3. Ensure that the power source is disconnected before connecting, repairing, or inspecting the unit. Failure to do
 so may result in electric shock or fire hazards.
4. Check ‘Connections’ before wiring to avoid any mishaps, which may result in fire hazards.
5. Use AWG 20(0.50mm2) or thicker cable when connecting the powerinput and relay output. Use AWG 28~16
cable and tighten the terminal screw with a tightening torque of 0.74~0.90N.m when connecting the sensor
input and communication cable. Failure to do so may result in fire or malfunction due to contact failure.
6. Use the Autonics Dual Indicator Temperature Controller within the rated specifications to avoid fire or product
damage hazards.
7. Use a dry cloth to clean the unit; never use water or organic solvents. Failure to do so may result in electric
shock or fire hazards.
8. Avoid using the unit in places where flammable/explosive/corrosive gas, humidity, direct sunlight, radiant heat,
vibration, impact, or salinity may be present. Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion hazards.
9. Keep metal chips, dust, and wire residue from flowing into the unit to avoid fire or product damage hazards.
10. Refer to the ordering information mentioned in the instruction manual before ordering the Autonics Dual
Indicator Temperature Controller.

Safety Considerations

Please observe all safety considerations for safe and proper product operation to avoid hazards.
Safety considerations are categorized as follows.
Warning Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.
Caution Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or product damage.
The symbols used on the product and instruction manual represent the following symbol represents caution
due to special circumstances in which hazards may occur.

Warning

1. A fail-safe device must be installed when using the unit with machinery that may cause serious injury or
substantial economic loss. (e.g. nuclear power control, medical equipment, ships, vehicles, railways, aircraft,
combustion apparatus, safety equipment, crime/disaster prevention devices, etc.)
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire, personal injury, or economic loss.
2. Install on a device panel to use. Failure to follow this instruction may result in electric shock or fire.
3. Do not connect, repair, or inspect the unit while connected to a power source. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in electric shock or fire.
4. Check ‘Connections’ before wiring. Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
5. Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Failure to follow this instruction may result in electric shock or fire.

Caution

1. When connecting the power input and relay output, use AWG 20(0.50mm2) cable or over and tighten the
terminal screw with a tightening torque of 0.74~0.90N.m. When connecting the sensor input and
communication cable without dedicated cable, use AWG 28~16 cable and tighten the terminal screw with a
tightening torque of 0.74~0.90N.m. Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or malfunction due to
contact failure.
2. Use the unit within the rated specifications. Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or product
 damage. 3. Use dry cloth to clean the unit, and do not use water or organic solvent. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in electric shock or fire.
3. Do not use the unit in the place where flammable/explosive/corrosive gas, humidity, direct sunlight, radiant
heat, vibration, impact, or salinity may be present. Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or
explosion.
4. Keep metal chip, dust, and wire residue from flowing into the unit. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
fire or product damage.

Ordering Information

1. Only for TCN4S model.

2. In case of the AC voltage model, SSR drive output method (standard ON/OFF control, cycle control, phase
control) is available to select.
The above specifications are subject to change and some models may be discontinued without notice.
Be sure to follow cautions written in the instruction manual and the technical descriptions (catalog,
homepage).

Specification
1. At room temperature(23ºC±5ºC)
Below 200ºC of thermocouple R(PR), S(PR) is (PV ±0.5% or ±3ºC, select the higher one) ±1 digit
Over 200ºC of thermocouple R(PR), S(PR) is (PV ±0.5% or ±2ºC, select the higher one) ±1 digit –
Thermocouple L (IC), RTD Cu50Ω is (PV ±0.5% or ±2ºC, select the higher one) ±1 digit Out of room
temperature range
Below 200ºC of thermocouple R(PR), S(PR) is (PV ±1.0% or ±6ºC, select the higher one) ±1 digit
Over 200ºC of thermocouple R(PR), S(PR) is (PV ±0.5% or ±5ºC, select the higher one) ±1 digit –
Thermocouple L(IC), RTD Cu50Ω is (PV ±0.5% or
 ±3ºC, select the higher one) ±1 digit For TCN4S- -P, add ±1℃ by accuracy standard. 2: The weight
includes packaging. The weight in parentheses is for unit only. Environment resistance is rated at no
freezing or condensation.

Unit Description

1. Present temperature (PV) display (Red)

1. RUN mode: Present temperature (PV) display
2. Parameter setting mode: Parameter display
2. Set temperature (SV) display (Green)
1. RUN mode: Set temperature (SV) display
2. Parameter setting mode : Parameter setting value display
3. Control/Alarm output display indicator
1. OUT: It turns ON when the control output is ON. During SSR drive output type in CYCLE/ PHASE control,
this indicator turns ON when MV is over 3.0%. 2) AL1/AL2: It turns ON when the alarm output is ON.
4. Auto tuning indicator AT indicator flashes by every 1 sec during operating auto-tuning.

5. key Used when entering into parameter groups, returning to RUN mode, moving parameters, and
saving setting values.
6. Adjustment
Used when entering into set value change mode, digit moving and digit up/down.
7. Digital input key
Press keys for 3 sec. to operate the set function (RUN/STOP, alarm output reset, auto tuning) in digital input

key [ ].
8. Temperature unit (ºC/℉) indicator
It shows the current temperature unit.

Input Sensor and Temperature Range

Dimensions

Connections
Parameter Groups

All Parameter
Press key over 3 sec in any parameter group, it saves the set value and returns to RUN mode.

(Exception: Press key once in SV setting group, it returns to RUN mode).

If no key entered for 30 sec., it returns to RUN mode automatically and the set value of parameter is not be
saved.

Press key again within 1 sec. after returning to RUN mode, it advances of the first parameter of
previous parameter group.

Press key to move next parameter.

Parameter marked in might not be displayed depending on other parameter settings. Set parameter as
‘Parameter 2 group → Parameter 1 group → Setting group of set value’ order considering parameter relation of
each setting group.
1: It is not displayed for AC/DC power model (TCN4 -22R).
 key: Moves parameter and saves the set , key: Moves digit, or key: Changes the
set

Parameter 2group
SV setting

You can set the temperature to control with , , , keys. The setting range is within SV lower
limit value [L-SV] to SV higher limit value [H-SV].
E.g.) In case of changing set temperature from 210ºC to 250ºC

Parameter reset
Reset all parameters as factory default. Hold the front + + keys for 5 sec., to enter parameter reset [INIT]
parameter. Select ‘YES’ and all parameters are reset as factory default. Select ‘NO’ and previous settings are
maintained. If setting parameter lock [LOC] or processing auto-tuning, parameter reset is unavailable.

Functions

Auto tuning [AT]

Auto tuning measures the control subject’s thermal characteristics and thermal response rate, and then
determines the necessary PID time constant. (When control type[C-MD] is set as PID, it is displayed.) Application
of the PID time constant realizes fast response and high precision temperature control. If error [OPEN] occurs
during auto-tuning, it stops this operation automatically. To stop auto tuning, change the set as [OFF]. (It maintains
P, I, D values of before auto tuning.)

Hysteresis [HYS]
In case of ON/OFF control, set between ON and OFF intervals as hysteresis. (When control type [C-MD] is set as
ONOF, it is displayed.) If hysteresis is too small, it may cause control output hunting (takeoff, chattering) by
external noise, etc.

SSR drive output selection(SSRP function) [SSrM]

SSRP function is selectable one of standard ON/OFF control, cycle control, phase control by utilizing standard
SSR drive output.
Realizing high accuracy and cost effective temperature control as linear output(cycle control and phase
control).
Select one of standard ON/OFF control [STND], cycle control [CYCL] , phase control [PHAS] at [SSrM]
parameter of parameter 2 group. For cycle control, connect zero cross turn-on SSR or random turn-on SSR.
For phase control, connect random turn-on SSR.
Temperature controller

When selecting phase or cycle control mode, the power supply for load and temperature controller must be the
same.
In case of selecting PID control type and phase [PHAS] / cycle [PHAS] control output modes, control cycle [T] is
not allowed to set.
For AC/DC power model (TCN -22R), this parameter is not displayed and it is available only standard control by
relay or SSR.

1. Standard ON/OFF control mode [STND]

A mode to control the load in the same way as Relay output type. (ON: output level 100%, OFF: output level
0%)

2. Cycle control mode [CYCL]

A mode to control the load by repeating output ON / OFF according to the rate of output within setting cycle.
Having improved ON / OFF noise feature by Zero Cross type.

3. Phase control mode [ PHAS]

A mode to control the load by controlling the phase within AC half cycle. Serial control is available. RANDOM
Turn-on type SSR must be used for this mode.
Digital input key ( 3sec.) [ ]

Alarm

Set both alarm operation and alarm option by combining. Alarm outputs are two and each one operates
individually. When the current temperature is out of alarm range, alarm clears automatically. If alarm option is

alarm latch or alarm latch and standby sequence 1/2, press digital input key( 3 sec., digital input key[
] of parameter 2 group set as AlRE), or turn OFF the power and turn ON to clear alarm.

Alarm operation

H: Alarm output hysteresis[AHYS]

Alarm opetion
 Condition of re-applied standby sequence for standby sequence 1, alarm latch and standby sequence 1: Power
ON Condition of re-applied standby sequence for standby sequence 2, alarm latch and standby sequence 2:
Power ON, changing set temperature, alarm temperature (AL1, AL2) or alarm operation (AL-1, AL-2), switching
STOP mode to RUN mode.

Sensor break alarm The function that alarm output will be ON when sensor is not connected or when sensor’s
disconnection is detected during temperature controlling. You can check whether the sensor is connected with
buzzer or other units using alarm output contact. It is selectable between standard alarm [SBaA] or alarm latch
[5BaB].

Loop break alarm(LBA)

It checks control loop and outputs alarm by the temperature change of the subject. For heating control(cooling
control), when control output MV is 100%(0% for cooling control) and PV is not increased over than LBA detection

band [ ] during LBA monitoring time [ ], or when control output MV is 0%(100% for

cooling control) and PV is not decreased below than LBA detection band [ ] during LBA monitoring

time [ ], alarm output turns ON.

 When executing auto-tuning, LBA detection band[LBaB] and LBA monitoring time are automatically set based
on auto tuning value. When alarm operation mode [AL-1, AL-2] is set as loop break alarm(LBA) [LBa ], LBA

detection band [LBaB] and LBA monitoring time [ ] parameter is displayed.

Manual reset[ ]

Manual reset [ ] by control result

When selecting P/PD control mode, certain temperature difference exists even after PV reaches stable status
because heater’s rising and falling time is inconsistent due to thermal characteristics of controlled objects, such as

heat capacity, heater capacity. This temperature difference is called offset and manual reset [ ] function
is to set/correct offset. When PV and SV are equal, reset value is 50.0%. After control is stable, PV is lower than
SV, reset value is over 50.0% or PV is higher than SV, reset value is below 50.0%.

Input correction[IN-B]
Controller itself does not have errors but there may be error by external input temperature sensor. This function is
for correcting this error. E.g.) If actual temperature is 80ºC but controller displays 78ºC, set input correction value
[IN-B] as ‘002’ and controller displays 80ºC. As the result of input correction, if current temperature value (PV) is
over each temperature range of input sensor, it displays ‘HHHH’ or ‘LLLL’.
Input digital filter[ ]
If current temperature (PV) is fluctuating repeatedly by rapid change of input signal, it reflects to MV and stable
control is impossible. Therefore, digital filter function stabilizes current temperature value. For example, set input
digital filter value as 0.4 sec, and it applies digital filter to input values during 0.4 sec and displays this values.
Current temperature may be different by actual input value.

Error

Display Description Troubleshooting

Flashes if input sensor is disconnected or sensor is not connecte

OPEN Check input sensor state.
d.

Flashes if measured sensor input is higher than temperature ran When input is within the rated t
HHHH
ge. emperature range, this display
disappears.
LLLL Flashes if mesured sensor input is lower than temperature range

Factory Default

Installation
 Insert product into a panel, fasten bracket by pushing with tools as shown above.

Cautions during Use

1. Follow instructions in ‘Cautions during Use’. Otherwise, It may cause unexpected accidents.
2. Check the polarity of the terminals before wiring the temperature sensor. For RTD temperature sensor, wire it
as 3-wire type, using cables in same thickness and length. For the thermocouple (CT) temperature sensor, use
the designated compensation wire for extending wire.
3. Keep away from high voltage lines or power lines to prevent inductive noise. In case installing the power line
and input signal line closely, use line filter or varistor at the power line and shielded wire at input signal line. Do
not use near equipment which generates strong magnetic force or high-frequency noise.
4. Install a power switch or circuit breaker in an easily accessible place for supplying or disconnecting the power.
5. Do not use the unit for another purpose (e.g. voltmeter, ammeter), but for temperature controller.
6. When changing the input sensor, turn off the power first before changing it. After changing the input sensor,
modify the value of the corresponding parameter.
7. 24VAC, 24-48VDC power supply should be insulated and limited voltage/current or Class 2, SELV power
supply device.
8. Make a required space around the unit for the radiation of heat. For accurate temperature measurement, warm
up the unit over 20 min after turning on the power.
9. Make sure that the power supply voltage reaches to the rated voltage within 2 sec after supplying power.
10. Do not wire to terminals that are not used.
11. This unit may be used in the following environments.
1. Indoors (in the environment condition rated in ‘Specifications’)
2. Altitude max. 2,000m
3. Pollution degree 2
4. Installation category II

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