Precision at the heart of your process

Eurotherm EPC3000 programmable controller

Benefits Key features and options

The EPC3000 range of panel mounted programmable single • Enhanced Eurotherm PID control with
loop PID controllers aids optimization of production yield for cutback function for fast response and
thermal and other forms of processing. minimal overshoot
• Precision 0.1% Inputs meeting accuracy
Designed with native, high speed Ethernet, and Achilles requirements of AMS2750F
AMS2750 and
andCQI-9
CQI-9
Level 1 certified for resilience against cyber-attack, the • Wireable function blocks including math,
EPC3000 range is an ideal component for digitized Industry logic, and advanced control
4.0 and “Industrial Internet of Things” applications. • Fast
Native
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
with RJ45
withconnector
RJ45 connector
for IIoT
for IIoT
and Industry
and Industry
4.0 4.0
Highly configurable, with precise, repeatable control
• Modbus, Ethernet/IP and BACnet
BACNet protocol
protocol
and measurement performance, meeting accuracy support
specifications up to and including stringent aerospace
• Up to 20 ramp/soak program profiles
regulatory requirements, the EPC3000 range remains
simple to use and deploy. • Factory Mutual (FM) approved temperature
limit option available

eurotherm.com/epc3000
Specifications
General
Controller Function • Single loop panel mount PID controller range with autotune, on/off and valve positioning (no slidewire
required).
• Zirconia probe atmosphere control.
• Single loop profile/program.
• AC Mains voltage and 24Vdc power options.

1 or 2 inputs. Accuracy ±0.1% of reading (refer to Universal Inputs table).

Measurement Inputs

PID Control • 2 PID sets are available as standard, with 8 as an optional extension (Each PID set offers a separate
proportional band for heat and cool operation).
• Enhanced Autotuning control with cutback function to minimize overshoot and oscillation. Fast reacting
precision control to setpoint changes or after process disturbances.
• Enhanced valve positioning (unbounded) algorithm.
• Gain scheduling allows PID selection for a wide range of operating situations, including deviation from
setpoint, absolute temperature, output level and others.
• AC supply voltage monitoring for feedforward function. Process Variable (PV) and Setpoint (SP)
feedforward functions.

Setpoint Programmer/Profiler • Options include 20 profiles of 8 steps (20x8), 10x24, 1x24 and 1x8.
(not available for the FM version) • Holdback (“guaranteed soak”), event outputs, time to target, ramp rate, dwell, step and call segment types.
• Communication addresses are compatible with Eurotherm 2400 Programmable Controller.
• Additional timer functions are available.

User Function Block Wiring • Optional totalizer

• Math
• Logic and multiplexing
• BCD conversion
• Counter/timer and many other special function blocks available including 16 point linearization, zirconia
and dual input switchover.

Limit Functions • EN ISO 13849-1: Performance Level (PL) “C” for PV input to Alarm function
• EN 14597 TR approved
• Meets Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Standard for Temperature Limit and Supervisory Switches Class
Number 3545 (when FM type selected).

Additional Functions • Digital and analog retransmission functions.

• CT Input - Monitor partial load failure, load short and open circuit; Dual input functions including
switchover, redundant sensor, average, min, max, zirconia.
• 6 freely configurable alarms with manual, automatic, non-latching and event types plus alarm delay
function and blocking.
• Alarms may be inhibited in standby.
• 5 Recipes with 40 freely selectable parameters switchable from the front panel or digital input.
• Scrolling parameter help and user messages displayed on event.

Backup and Configuration Tools • Free Eurotherm iTools software for backup and configuration.
• USB Backup cable available for convenient desktop configuration and back up; powers the instrument
with or without a sleeve.
• iTools also connects using Ethernet Modbus/TCP and serial Modbus RTU.

“OEM Security” Helps protect instrument configurations from unauthorized viewing, cloning or backwards engineering.

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 2

Specifications
Function Blocks Function Standard Standard Enhanced
Toolkit Blocks Toolkit Blocks
Instrument Interface to Instrument wide settings 1 - -
Loop Enhanced Eurotherm PID Loop 1 - -
Programmer* Ramp/Dwell Programmer 1 - -
BCD BCD Conversion 1 - -
Alarm General purpose analog alarm monitoring 6 - -
Recipe General purpose recipe function 1 - -
Comms* Interface to serial and Ethernet communications 2 - -
AI Interface to main analog input 2 - -
IP Monitor Input monitoring (min, max, other functions) 2 - -
IO* Interface to Inputs and Outputs 6 - -
Option DIO* Digital I/O options 8 - -
Remote Input Interface to remote (communications) input 1 - -
OR Eight input logical “OR” operation 8 - -
CT* Current transformer 1 - -
Zirconia* Zirconia Probe input 1 - -
Wires* User wiring 50 200 200
Math2 Two input math functions - 4 8
Lgc2 Two input logical operations - 4 8
Lgc8 Eight input logical operations - 2 4
Timer Timer based functions - 1 2
SwitchOver Input switchover - 1 1
Mux8 Eight Input multiplexer - 3 4
Total Totalizer - 1 1
Counter Counter block (32-bit) - 1 2
UsrVal User values (freely assignable) - 4 12
Lin16 16 point linearization - 2 2

*Dependent on instrument/options ordered

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 3

Specifications
Environmental Specifications, Standards Approvals and Certifications
Operating Temperature 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature -20 to +70°C (-4 to 158°F)
Operating/Storage Humidity 5% to 90% RH non-condensing
Atmosphere Non-corrosive, non-explosive
Altitude <2000 meters (6562 feet)
Vibration and Shock EN 61131-2 (5 to 11.9Hz @ 7mm peak to peak displacement, 11.9-150Hz @ 2g, 0.5 octave min.)
EN 60068-2-6 Test FC, Vibration. EN 60068-2-27 Test Ea and guidance, Shock.
Front of Panel Sealing Protection Standard bezel: EN 60529 IP65, UL50E Type 12 (equivalent to NEMA 12)
Washdown bezel: EN 60529 IP66, UL50E Type 4X (indoor use) (equivalent to NEMA 4X)
Rear of Panel Protection EN 60529 IP10
Electromagnetic Emissions HV Power Supply units to EN 61326-1 Class B – Light industrial
Compatibility (EMC) LV Power Supply units to EN 61326-1 Class A – Heavy industrial
Immunity EN 61326-1 Industrial
Approvals and Europe CE, RoHS (EN 50581), REACH, WEEE, EN 14597 TR Type Approval
Certification UL, cUL. Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Standard for Temperature Limit and Supervisory
USA, Canada
Switches Class Number 3545 October 98
China RoHS, CCC: Exempt (Product not listed in catalog of products subject to China Compulsory
Certification)
When subject to the necessary field calibration, EPC3000 series controllers manufactured by
Eurotherm are suitable for use in Nadcap applications in all furnace classes, as defined in
General AMS2750F clause 3.3.1.
Meets accuracy requirements of CQI-9
Achilles® Level 1 CRT Cyber Security Assessment
EN ISO 13849-1 Performance Level “C“
Electrical Safety EN 61010-1 (installation category II, pollution degree 2)

Mechanical details
EPC3008 EPC3004
48mm (1.89”)
+ 1mm (0.04”) 96mm (3.78”) 101mm (3.97”)
+ 1mm (0.05”) EPC3016
90mm (3.54”)

48mm (1.89”) 101mm (3.97”)

+ 1mm (0.04”)
+ 2mm (0.08”)

90mm (3.54”)
+ 1mm (0.04”)

96mm (3.78”)
96mm (3.78”)

+ 1mm (0.04”)
48mm (1.89”)

Panel cut out and Weight

EPC3008 EPC3004 EPC3016
Cut Out Dimension 92mm (-0.0 +0.8) x 45mm (-0.0 +0.6) 92mm (-0.0 +0.8) x 92mm (-0.0 +0.8) 45mm (-0.0 +0.6) x 45mm (-0.0 +0.6)
3.62” (-0.0 +0.03) x 1.77” (-0.0 +0.02) 3.62” (-0.0 +0.03) x 3.62” (-0.0 +0.03) 1.77” (-0.0 +0.02) x 1.77” (-0.0 +0.02)
Product Weight 350g 420g 250g
12.34oz 14.81oz 8.81oz

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 4

Specifications
Inputs and outputs
I/O and communication types
I/O and Comms EPC3016 EPC3008/EPC3004
Analog Inputs • 1 universal input 20Hz • 1 or 2 (option) universal input 20Hz
• 1 auxiliary input 4-20mA, 0-10V 4Hz (option)
Optional I/O Modules: Up to 2, freely selectable: Up to 3, freely selectable:
• Form A Relay Output • Form A Relay Output
• Logic I/O • Logic I/O
• DC Analog Output • DC Analog Output
• TRIAC Output • TRIAC Output
Form C Relay Output 1 1
Contact Closure Logic Input 1 (option) 2
Logic I/O (Open Collector) – 4 or 8 (option)
Current Transformer 1 (option) 1
24V Transmitter Power Supply – 1
Communications 1 of the following options: 2 of the following options:
• EIA-485 • EIA-485
• EIA-422 • Modbus (or EI Bisynch) and Modbus TCP
• EIA-232 • Modbus TCP Slave + EtherNet/IP Server, or
• Modbus RTU slave (EI Bisynch available with Modbus TCP Slave + BACnet Slave
serial comms) • Modbus TCP Master and Slave
• Modbus TCP slave
• Modbus TCP Slave + EtherNet/IP Server, or
Modbus TCP Slave + BACnet Slave
• Modbus TCP Master and Slave

I/O Specifications
Universal Process Inputs
Input Types Thermocouples, Pt100/Pt1000 RTD, 4-20mA, 0-20mA, 10V, 2V, 0.8V, 80mV, 40mV, zirconia (oxygen probe),
pyrometers. For other input types, contact your Eurotherm supplier for advice.
Accuracy ±0.1% of reading. When subject to the necessary field calibration, EPC3000 series controllers
manufactured by Eurotherm are suitable for use in Nadcap applications in all furnace classes as defined
in AMS2750F clause 3.3.1. For further information see eurotherm.com/certificates.
Sample Time • Process Inputs 50ms (20Hz)
• Thermocouple 62.5ms (16Hz)
• RTD 100ms (10Hz)
• Automatic cycle time selection
Mains Rejection (48-62Hz) • Series mode rejection >80dB.
• Common mode rejection >150dB
Sensor Break AC sensor break. Break detected within 3 seconds worst case.
Input Filtering OFF to 60 seconds filter time constant.
User Calibration User 2 point input adjust (offset/gradient), transmitter output scaling.
Thermocouple • K, J, N, R, S, B, L, T as standard, plus 2 downloadable custom curves
• Linearization accuracy: refer to User Guide
• Cold Junction (CJ) calibration accuracy: ±1.0ºC at 25ºC (±1.8ºF at 77ºF) ambient
• CJ ambient rejection ratio: better than 40:1 from 25ºC ambient
• External CJ selectable as 0, 45, 50ºC or measurable for EPC3004/EPC3008

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 5

Specifications
Inputs and outputs

Input Ranges 40mV 80mV 0.8V 2V 10V RTD (Pt100/ Pt1000) mA

Range Min -40mV -80mV -800mV -2V -10V 0Ω (-200ºC; -328ºF) -32mA
400Ω /4000Ω
Range Max +40mV +80mV +800mV +2V +10V +32mA
(850ºC; 1562ºF)
Thermal Stability from ±0.4μV/ºC ±0.4μV/ºC ±0.4μV/ºC ±0.4μV/ºC ±0.8μV/ºC ±0.01ºC/ºC ±0.16μA/ºC
25ºC (77ºF) Ambient ±13ppm/ºC ±13ppm/ºC ±13ppm/ºC ±13ppm/ºC ±70ppm/ºC ±25ppm/ºC ±113ppm/ºC
Resolution 1.0μV unfiltered 1.6μV 16μV 41μV 250μV 0.05 ºC (0.09 ºF) 0.6μA
Electrical Noise (peak to
0.8μV 3.2μV 32μV 82μV 250μV 0.05 ºC (0.09 ºF) 1.3μA
peak with 1.6s input filter)
Linearity Accuracy (best
0.003% 0.003% 0.003% 0.003% 0.007% 0.033% 0.003%
fit straight line)
Calibration Accuracy ±4.6μV ±7.5μV ±75μV ±420μV ±1.5mV ±0.31ºC (0.56ºF) ±3μA
@25ºC (77ºF) ambient ±0.053% ±0.052% ±0.052% ±0.044% ±0.063% ±0.023% ±1.052%
2.49Ω
Input Resistance 100MΩ 100MΩ 100MΩ 100MΩ 57kΩ –
(1% Shunt)
Bulb Current -– -– -– -– -– 190μA/ 180μA -–

Remote Setpoint Auxiliary Analog Input (3016 Only)

Range 0 to 10V and 4 to 20mA. Max ranges -1V to 11V and 3.36mA to 20.96mA
Accuracy <±0.25% of reading ± 1LSD, 14 Bits
Sample Rate 4Hz (250ms)
Functions • Remote setpoint input
• Auxiliary analog input
Thermal Stability 100ppm (typical) < 150ppm (worst case)
Mains Rejection Common Mode 48-62Hz > 120dB, Series Mode > 90dB
Input Impedance Voltage 223kΩ. Current 2.49Ω

Current Transformer Input

Input Range • 0-50mA RMS, 48-62Hz
• 10Ω burden resistor fitted inside module
Measurement Scaling 10, 25, 50 or 100 Amps
Calibration Accuracy <1% of reading (typical) <4% of reading (worst case)
Input Functions • Partial load failure. SSR open or short circuit.
• Other functions including power usage totalization available using soft wiring.

Contact Closure Logic Inputs

Thresholds Open > 400Ω, Closed < 100Ω
Input Functions • Auto/Manual select • Recipe select
• SP2 select • PID select
• Integral hold • BCD bit
• Control inhibit • Autotune enable
• Program run functions • Standby
• Keylock • PV select plus other functions available using soft wiring.

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 6

Inputs and outputs
Logic I/O Modules
Output Rating ON 12Vdc 44mA max. Minimum control cycle time 50ms (auto)
Output Functions Time proportioned heat, time proportioned cool. SSR drive alarm and event outputs, interlock outputs,
other functions available using soft wiring.
Contact Closure (input) Open 500Ω, Closed 150Ω
Input Functions • Auto/Manual select • Recipe select
• SP2 select • PID select
• Integral hold • BCD bit
• Control inhibit • Autotune enable
• Program run functions • Standby
• Keylock • PV select plus other functions available using soft wiring.

Logic I/O Open Collector Type (EPC3004/EPC3008 only)

External DC Power Supply 15V to 35Vdc
Output Limit Maximum current sinking 40mA
Output Functions Alarm and event outputs, interlock outputs, other functions available using soft wiring. Cannot be used
as a control output.
Voltage Sensing Input OFF < 1V, ON > 4V. Max 35V, Min -1V
Contact Closure Input OFF > 28KΩ, ON < 100Ω
• Auto/Manual select • Recipe select
• SP2 select • PID select
Input Functions • Integral hold • BCD bit
• Control inhibit • Autotune enable
• Program run functions • Standby
• Keylock • PV select plus other functions available using soft wiring.

Relays (Form A Modules and Form C built in)

Types Form A (normally open)
Form C (changeover)
Output Functions Time proportioned heat, time proportioned cool. SSR drive. Direct valve raise/lower. Alarm and event
outputs, interlock outputs, other functions available using soft wiring.
Min 100mA @ 12V, Max 2A @ 264V AC resistive.
Rating
External suppression device (“snubber”) recommended.

TRIAC Module
Rating Min 40mA, 30V RMS, Max 0.75A @ 264V AC resistive.
Output Functions Time proportioned heat, time proportioned cool. SSR drive alarm and event outputs, interlock outputs,
other functions available using soft wiring.
Surge Rating Max current surge 30A (<10ms) Max continuous operating voltage 540V peak, 385V RMS.
Max surge voltage 800V peak, 565V RMS (< 10ms).

Isolated DC Analog Output Module

Current Output Voltage Output
Range 0-20mA 0-10V
Load Resistance <550Ω >450Ω
Calibration Accuracy ±(0.5% of reading + 100μA offset) ±(0.5% of reading + 50mV offset)
Resolution 13.5 bit resolution 13.5 bit resolution
Output Functions • SCR/Power control drive
• Proportional valve
• Retransmission to chart recorder or other instrumentation
• Other functions using soft wiring
Digital Input (DI), where configured The DC output module can be configured as contact closure input see “I/O List (io)” in User
Guide (HA032842). In this case:
• Retransmission to chart recorder or other instrumentation
• Other functions using soft wiring

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 7

Specifications
Power, communications and operator interface
Power and transmitter power supply
Power Supply, AC Supply Measurement and Transmitter Power Supply
100-230Vac +/- 15%, 48 to 62Hz or 24Vac +10%/-15%, 48 to 62Hz or 24Vdc +20%/-15%, max 5% ripple
Controller Supply Voltage
voltage.
Power Supply Rating EPC3016 Controller 6W
EPC3008/3004 Controller 9W
Power Measurement Only available in 100-230Vac powered instruments. Measures direct from power supply (no additional
connections). Uncalibrated. Electrical noise 0.5V filtered, used by the PID function for power feedforward.
Transmitter Power Supply 24Vdc. 2 to 28mA load. Isolated from system (300V AC double insulation) (EPC3004/EPC3008 only)

Communications
Communications
Ethernet • Shielded grounded RJ45 connection supporting 10/100BASE-T auto-sensing
• Certified to Achilles® communications robustness testing level 1
• Modbus/TCP, BACnet and EtherNet/IP Protocols
• Fixed IP address or DHCP
• Bonjour Auto-Discovery
Serial • EIA-485 Half duplex
• EIA-422/EIA-232 Full duplex
• Baud Rates 4800 (EI-Bisynch only), 9600, 19200
• Modbus RTU 8 data bits, odd/even/no parity selectable
• EI-Bisynch 7 data bits even parity fixed

Operator Interface
Display and Operation
Type High visibility LCD with backlight. Flat “washdown” membrane bezel with superior panel sealing, or
sculpted bezel with fully tactile keys.
Keyboard 100,000 operations typical
Main PV • EPC3016 4 digits, 3 decimal places
• EPC3008 4.5 digits, 4 decimal places
• EPC3004 5 digits, 4 decimal places; green/red bicolor (red in alarm)
Second Line 5 character 16 segment text or numeric
(EPC3004/EPC3008 only)
Third Line 16 segment scrolling text or numeric display
Text Character sets Roman, Simplified Cyrillic
• Program status indicator (ramp up, ramp down or dwell)
• Output indicators
Additional Display Functions • Alarm indication
• Units
• Bar graph (EPC3004, EPC3008 Controllers only)
• Communications activity indicator
HMI Functions • Configurable display contents
• Configurable scroll lists for operator/supervisor
• Configurable scrolling event messages
• Passcode level protection with lockout period
• 2 Programmable function keys (EPC3004, EPC3008 Controllers only)

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 8

Specifications
EPC3008/EPC3004 isolation

300V ac 300V ac
Double Double

Serial/Ethernet
Comms

Power Rectification
Power
All Logic Inputs and
Supply
Outputs
Circuits

300V ac
Double µP &
System
Secondary PV Circuits Primary PV
Input Input
300V ac
Double

Relays & TRIACS CT Measurement

300V ac 300V ac
Double Double

0-20mA/0-10V Transmitter
Isolated Modules Power Supply

EPC3016 isolation

300V ac 300V ac
Double Double

Serial/Ethernet
Comms or
Remote Setpoint
Power Rectification

Power
Supply
Circuits All Logic Inputs and
outputs
µP &
300V ac
system
Double circuits

Relays & TRIACS Micro Mounted

PV Input

300V ac
Double

0-20mA/0-10V
CT Measurement
Isolated Modules

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 9

Specifications
Rear terminals
EPC3016

{
+ + 1A 3A
IO(1)
- - 1B 3B OP(3) Form C relay
(FM Relay)
+ + 2A Option 3C
IO(2) slot
- - see
2B VI
below
+ + +
AC supply 100-230Vac +/-15%, 48 to 62Hz L V+
2.49Ω
Low voltage supply 24Vac +10/-15%, 48 to 62Hz N V-
24Vdc +20/-15%, max 5% ripple voltage - - -
T/C Pt100 mA mV/V
Pt1000
Digital communications
EIA-232
EIA-485
EIA-422
Remote setpoint Input
Ethernet

CT CT NC HA CT E

C C RX+ HB C C

LA LA RX- HC LA LA

CMN HD CMN HD CMN HD 0-10V HD

RX HE A(+) HE TX+ HE 4-20mA HE

TX HF B(–) HF TX- HF CMN HF

EIA-232 EIA-485 EIA-422 RSP INPUT ETHERNET

CT INPUT CT INPUT CT INPUT DIGITAL INPUT
DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL INPUT

Key to Symbols Used in Wiring Diagrams

+
Logic Output (SSR drive) Relay Output Contact Input
-

+ 0-10V/0-20mA
TRIAC Output Current Transformer Input
Analog Output
-

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 10

Specifications


Rear terminals
EPC3004 / EPC3008

+ + 1A 3A
IO(1)
- - 1B 3B OP(3) Form C relay
(FM Relay)
+ + 2A 3C
IO(2)

{
- - CMN
2B HD

LB HE A (+) Digital
communications
B (–) EIA-485
LC HF

Options
+ + 4A CT
IO(4)
- -
4B C

5A LA
+

24V
– 5B VI
AC supply + + +
100-230Vac +/-15%, 48 to 62Hz L V+
Low voltage supply 2.49Ω
24Vac +10/-15%, 48 to 62Hz N V-
- - -
24Vdc +20/-15%, T/C Pt100 mA mV/V
max 5% ripple voltage
Pt1000

DIO1 D1 DIO1 D1 DIO1 D1 DIO1 D1

DIO2 D2 DIO2 D2 DIO2 D2 DIO2 D2

DIO3 D3 DIO3 D3 DIO3 D3 DIO3 D3

DIO4 D4 DIO4 D4 DIO4 D4 DIO4 D4

DIO5 D5 CMN DC DIO5 D5 CMN DC

DIO6 D6 E DIO6 D6 E

DIO7 D7 DIO7 D7

DIO8 D8 DIO8 D8

Secondary CMN DC Secondary CMN DC

sensor sensor
input SI input SI

+ + + + + +
S+ S+
2.49Ω 2.49Ω
S- S-
- - - - - -
mV/V mA Pt100 T/C mV/V mA Pt100 T/C
Pt1000 Pt1000

PV INPUT PV INPUT 8 x DIGITAL IN / OUT ETHERNET

8 x DIGITAL IN / OUT ETHERNET 4 x DIGITAL IN / OUT
4 x DIGITAL IN / OUT

Key to Symbols Used in Wiring Diagrams

+
Logic Output (SSR drive) Relay Output Contact Input
-

+ 0-10V/0-20mA
TRIAC Output Current Transformer Input
Analog Output
-

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 11

Specifications
Order codes EPC3016

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

EPC3016

13 14 15

Model 7 Serial Communications Protocol

EPC3016 1/16 DIN Controller XX Modbus Slave (Default) Or None
Note Includes one Universal PV Input and one Form C Relay EI EI-Bisynch Comms
SM Modbus Master and Slave
Use of a serial communications protocol requires purchase of
Note
1 Type “C1”, “C2” or “C3” option in field 8.
CC Controller Only
CP 1 x 8 Segment Basic Programmer
P1 1 x 24 Segment Advanced Programmer 8 Ethernet, Communications & Remote SP
P10 10 x 24 Segment Advanced Programmer XX None (Default)
P20 20 x 8 Segment Advanced Programmer C1 CT Input, Contact Closure Digital Input, and EIA-232
FM Factory Mutual Hi or Lo Limit Function C2 CT Input, Contact Closure Digital Input, and EIA-485 (3 Wire)
The EPC3000 FM version uses main PV input and fixed Form C C3 EIA-422 Only (5 Wire)
Note Relay 3 as the FM relay. No other hardware options are required, CR CT Input, Contact Closure Digital Input, RSP Input
however they may be added for non-FM functions. CE Contact Closure Digital Input, Ethernet

2 Supply Voltage 9 Ethernet (TCP) Communications Protocol

VH 100 - 230Vac +/-15% (48 to 62Hz) XX Modbus TCP Slave (Default) Or None
VL 24Vac +10%, -15% (48 to 62 Hz); 24Vdc +20, -15%; 5% Ripple ES EtherNet/IP Server and Modbus TCP Slave
BS BACnet Slave and Modbus TCP Slave
TM Modbus TCP Master and Slave
3 I/O 1 Use of an ethernet communications protocol requires purchase of
Note
XX Not Fitted “CE” in field 8.
L2 Logic
R1 Relay Output (Without Snubber)
R2 Relay (Supplied With External Snubber) 10 Tool Kit Blocks
D1 DC Output XX None (Default 50 Wires)
T1 TRIAC (Without Snubber) TK Standard (Includes 200 Wires)
T2 TRIAC (Supplied With External Snubber) ETK Enhanced (Includes 200 Wires)

4 I/O 2 11 OEM Security

XX Not Fitted XXX None (Default)
L2 Logic OEM OEM Security
R1 Relay Output (Without Snubber)
R2 Relay (Supplied With External Snubber)
D1 DC Output 12 Bezel
T1 TRIAC (Without Snubber) ST Standard
T2 TRIAC (Supplied With External Snubber) WD Washdown

5 Future 13 Labels
X Not Fitted XXXXX None (Default)
Fnnnn Custom Label
6 Future
XX Future 14 Specials
XXXXXX None (Default)

15 Gain scheduling Sets

XX Two Gain Scheduling Sets (Default)
08 Eight Gain Scheduling Sets

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 12

Quick start codes EPC3016

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

16 Application 21 CT Input Range

X None X Not Used
1 Heat Only 1 10A
2 Heat/Cool 2 25A
V VPU 5 50A
H FM Hi Limit Function 6 100A
L FM Lo Limit Function 7 1000A
Options, “1”, “2” and “V” are available only if the “Type” (Field 1)
Note is not set to “FM”. Options “H” and “L” are only available for the
FM Type. 22 Digital Input A Function (See Note 1)
X Not Used
W Alarm Acknowledge
17 Input 1 Sensor Type M Auto/Manual
X Not Required R Programmer Run/Hold
M Linear 0 to 80mVdc L Keylock
V Linear 0 to 10Vdc K Loop Track
2 Linear 0 to 20mA P Local Setpoint Select
4 Linear 4 to 20mA T Programmer Reset
B Type B Thermocouple U Remote Setpoint Select
J Type J Thermocouple V Recipe Select
K Type K Thermocouple Requires purchase of Communications Option (Field 8) with
Note
L Type L Thermocouple “Digital Input”.
N Type N Thermocouple
R Type R Thermocouple
S Type S Thermocouple 23 Future
T Type T Thermocouple XX Future
P Pt100
W Pt1000
24 Future
18 Input 1 Range XX Future
X Not Required
F Full Range 25 Units
1 0 to 100°C or 32 to 212°F or 273 to 373K
2 0 to 200°C or 32 to 392°F or 273 to 473K X Use Default (Degrees Celsius)
3 0 to 400°C or 32 to 752°F or 273 to 673K C Degrees Celsius
4 0 to 600°C or 32 to 1112°F or 273 to 873K F Degrees Fahrenheit
5 0 to 800°C or 32 to 1472°F or 273 to 1073K K Kelvin
6 0 to 1000°C or 32 to 1832°F or 273 to 1273K
7 0 to 1200°C or 32 to 2192°F or 273 to 1473K
26 Future
8 0 to 1300°C or 32 to 2552°F or 273 to 1573K
9 0 to 1600°C or 32 to 2912°F or 273 to 1873K XX Future
A 0 to 1800°C or 32 to 3272°F or 273 to 2073K

27 Warranty
19 Future XX Standard Warranty
X Future
28 Certificate of Conformity
20 Future XX None Required
CERT1 Supplied With Certificate of Conformity
XX Future

Accessory order codes

1

EPC
Accessories

Model
EPCACC EPC Accessories

1 Accessories
RES2R9 2.49Ω Resistor
RES250 250Ω Resistor
RES500 500Ω Resistor
SNUBBER RC SNUBBER
USBCONF USB Backup Lead
CTR10A Current Transformer 10A Primary
CTR25A Current Transformer 25A Primary
CTR50A Current Transformer 50A Primary
CTR100A Current Transformer 100A Primary
ITOOLS iTools configuration Software

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 13

Order codes EPC3008/EPC3004

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
EPC3008
EPC3004

13 14 15

Model 7 Serial Communications Protocol

EPC3008 1/8 DIN Controller XX Modbus Slave (Default)
EPC3004 1/4 DIN Controller EI EI-Bisynch Comms
I/O supplied as standard includes one Universal PV Input, EIA-485 SM Modbus Master and Slave
Modbus RTU Slave Communications, 1 Form C Relay, 2x Contact EIA-485 serial communications is provided as standard for
Note
Closure Digital Inputs, 1 Current Transformer Input, and 24Vdc Note EPC3008 and EPC3004. No additional option purchase is required
Transmitter Power Supply. to use serial communications protocols.

1 Type 8 Ethernet, Communications & Remote SP

CC Controller Only XX None (Default)
CP 1 x 8 Segment Basic Programmer I8 Second PV Input; 8 Digital Input/Outputs
P1 1 x 24 Segment Advanced Programmer D8 8 Digital Input/Outputs Only
P10 10 x 24 Segment Advanced Programmer E4 Ethernet (Modbus TCP Slave) 4 x Digital I/O Only
P20 20 x 8 Segment Advanced Programmer IE Second PV Input;Ethernet (Modbus TCP Slave) + 4 x Digital I/O
FM Factory Mutual Hi or Lo Limit Function
Digital I/O on Ethernet, 2nd Input & Option I/O cannot be used for
Note
Basic FM unit uses main PV input and fixed Form C Relay 3 as the PID control output.
Note FM relay. No other hardware options are required, however they
may be added for non-FM functions.
9 Ethernet (TCP) Communications Protocol
XX Modbus TCP Slave (Default) or None
2 Supply Voltage ES EtherNet/IP Server and Modbus TCP Slave
VH 100 - 230Vac +/-15% (48 to 62Hz) BS BACnet Slave and Modbus TCP Slave
VL 24Vac +10%, -15% (48 to 62 Hz); 24Vdc +20, -15%; 5% Ripple TM Modbus Master and Slave
Use of Ethernet communications protocols requires purchase of
Note
Ethernet Communications (field 8) options “E4” or “IE”.
3 I/O 1
XX Not Fitted
L2 Logic 10 Tool Kit Blocks
R1 Relay Output (Without Snubber) XX None (Default 50 Wires)
R2 Relay (Supplied With External Snubber) TK Standard (Includes 200 Wires)
D1 DC Output ETK Enhanced (Includes 200 Wires)
T1 TRIAC (Without Snubber)
T2 TRIAC (Supplied With Snubber)
11 OEM Security
4 I/O 2 XXX None (Default)
OEM OEM Security
XX Not Fitted
L2 Logic
R1 Relay Output (Without Snubber) 12 Bezel
R2 Relay (Supplied With External Snubber)
D1 DC Output ST Standard
T1 TRIAC (Without Snubber) WD Washdown
T2 TRIAC (Supplied With External Snubber)
13 Labels
5 I/O 4 XXXXX None (Default)
XX Not Fitted Fnnnn Custom Label
L2 Logic
R1 Relay Output (Without Snubber)
14 Specials
R2 Relay Output (Supplied With External Snubber)
D1 DC Output XXXXXX None (Default)
T1 TRIAC (Without Snubber)
T2 TRIAC (Supplied With External Snubber)
15 Gain scheduling Sets
XX Two Gain Scheduling Sets (Default)
6 Future 08 Eight Gain Scheduling Sets
XX Future

EPC3000 Programmable Controller / Data Sheet 14

 Quick start codes EPC3008/EPC3004
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

16 Application 20 Input 2 Range (See note 7) 24 Programmer I/O Configuration

X None (Exit Quick Code) X Not Required X Not Used/Fitted
1 Heat Only (Default) 1,2,V,C,D all add F Full range
(note 5) 1 0 to 100°C or 32 to 212°F or 273 to 373K 1 D1 to D8 Programmer Event Outputs 1 to 8
2 Heat/ Cool 2 0 to 200°C or 32 to 392°F or 273 to 473K
V VPU Heat Only 3 0 to 400°C or 32 to 752°F or 273 to 673K 2 D1 to D4 = Programmer Event Outputs 1 to 4,
C Carbon Potential Controller 4 0 to 600°C or 32 to 1112°F or 273 to 873K D5 to D7 = BCD Inputs 1 to 3,
(Requires PV2 and Zirconia) 5 0 to 800°C or 32 to 1472°F or 273 to 1073K D8 = Programmer Run/Hold. BCD Output to
D Dew Point Controller 6 0 to 1000°C or 32 to 1832°F or 273 to 1273K Program Number
(Requires PV2 and Zirconia) 7 0 to 1200°C or 32 to 2192°F or 273 to 1473K
H FM Hi Limit Function 8 0 to 1300°C or 32 to 2552°F or 273 to 1573K 3 D1 to D4 = Programmer Event outputs 1 to 4,
L FM Lo Limit Function 9 0 to 1600°C or 32 to 2912°F or 273 to 1873K D5 to D8 Programmer Run, Hold, Reset,
A 0 to 1800°C or 32 to 3272°F or 273 to 2073K Advance Respectively
Options, “1”, “2”, “V”, “C” and “D” are
available only if the “Type” (Field 1) is not Note Requires purchase of second input (field 4 D1 to D4 = Programmer Event inputs 1 to 4,
Note 8), either “I8” or “IE”.
set to “FM”. Options “H” and “L” are only D5 to D7 Programmer Run/Hold, Reset,
available for the FM Type.. Advance Respectively, D8 Not Used.
BCD Output to Program Number
21 CT Input Range
17 Input 1 Sensor Type 5 D1 to D8 = BCD Inputs 1 to 8.
X Not Used
BCD Output to Recipe Recall
X Not Required 1 10A
M Linear 0 to 80mVdc 2 25A 6 D1 to D4 = BCD Inputs 1 to 4, D5 - D8 = Not used.
V Linear 0 to 10Vdc 5 50A BCD Output to Recipe Recall
2 Linear 0 to 20mA 6 100A
4 Linear 4 to 20mA 7 1000A 7 D1 to D4 Programmer Run, Hold, Reset,
B Type B Thermocouple Advance Respectively,
J Type J Thermocouple D5 - D8 = Not used
K Type K Thermocouple 22 Digital Input A Function
L Type L Thermocouple X Not Used 8 D1 to D3 Programmer Run, Hold, Reset
N Type N Thermocouple W Alarm Acknowledge Respectively, D4 - D8 = Not Used
R Type R Thermocouple M Auto/Manual
S Type S Thermocouple R Programmer Run/Hold 9 D1 to D4 = Programmer Event Outputs,
T Type T Thermocouple L Keylock D5 to D8 = Not Used
P Pt100 K Loop Track Note Requires purchase of option I/O (field 8). either
W Pt1000 P Local Setpoint Select “I8”, “D8”, “E4” or “IE”. Not available for EPC3000
T Programmer Reset FM versions.
U Remote Setpoint Select
18 Input 1 Range V Recipe Select
X Not Required 25 Units
F Full Sensor range
1 0 to 100°C or 32 to 212°F or 273 to 373K 23 Digital Input B Function X Use Default (Degrees Celsius)
2 0 to 200°C or 32 to 392°F or 273 to 473K C Degrees Celsius
X Not Used
3 0 to 400°C or 32 to 752°F or 273 to 673K F Degrees Fahrenheit
W Alarm Acknowledge
4 0 to 600°C or 32 to 1112°F or 273 to 873K K Kelvin
M Auto/Manual
5 0 to 800°C or 32 to 1472°F or 273 to 1073K R Programmer Run/Hold
6 0 to 1000°C or 32 to 1832°F or 273 to 1273K L Keylock
7 0 to 1200°C or 32 to 2192°F or 273 to 1473K 26 Future
K Loop Track
8 0 to 1300°C or 32 to 2552°F or 273 to 1573K P Local Setpoint Select XX Future
9 0 to 1600°C or 32 to 2912°F or 273 to 1873K T Programmer Reset
A 0 to 1800°C or 32 to 3272°F or 273 to 2073K U Remote Setpoint Select
V Recipe Select 27 Warranty
XX Standard Warranty
19 Input 2 Sensor Type
X Not Required
M Linear 0 to 80mVdc 28 Certificate of Conformity
V Linear 0 to 10Vdc
XX None Required
2 Linear 0 to 20mA
CERT1 Supplied With Certificate of Conformity
4 Linear 4 to 20mA
B Type B Thermocouple
J Type J Thermocouple
K Type K Thermocouple
L Type L Thermocouple
N Type N Thermocouple
R Type R Thermocouple
S Type S Thermocouple
T Type T Thermocouple
P Pt100
W Pt1000
Z Zirconia (HiZ)
Requires purchase of second input (field
Note
8). either “I8” or “IE”.

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