
1
⁄16 DIN High/Low 
Limit Controller
CN3271 Series
F M
APPROVED
U  High-Limit, Low-Limit or 
High and Low Limits
U  Peak Temperature 
Detection
U  Universal Sensor Inputs 
U  NEMA 4X (IP65) 
Splashproof Faceplate
U  Coded Security Levels 
U  Alarm Inhibit on Power-
Up and Setpoint Change
U  Remote Reset Option
The CN3271 Series high-/low-limit 
controllers are designed to provide 
reliable protection of processes, 
process equipment and personnel. 
These are UL listed overtemperature 
(or undertemperature) controllers, 
and are FM approved as limit 
controllers. Universal sensor inputs 
allow the CN3271 Series used in 
temperature, pressure and other 
processes. Versatile, easy-to-install 
and simple to operate, the CN3271 
Series provides all of the limit control 
functions and features of larger and 
more costly controllers in a spaceefficient, 1⁄16 DIN package. With a 
NEMA 4X (IP65) rated faceplate, the 
controller is an excellent choice for 
washdown environments such as 
food processing plants.
The CN3271 Series offers 
sophisticated LED displays of 
process information such as 
shutdown duration in hours and 
minutes, and maximum or minimum 
process values measured during a 
shutdown. Temperature input is field 
programmable for °C or °F. Process 
input decimal points and range are 
programmable from -1999 to 9999.
Additional Features Include
U Power-Up Programming Options— 
Select from powering up in power-down 
condition, always in alarm, or in the 
condition at power-up.
U Limit Acknowledge— 
Can acknowledge, even though you are 
still in alarm condition (ouput does not 
reset until condition cleared), or reset 
when not in alarm condition.
U Alarm Output 2 with “Silence” Option— 
Used for horn outputs. Output 2 can be 
reset before the condition resets.
Specifications
Accuracy: ±0.2% FS 
Output #1 Relay: SPDT 
contact, 3 A @ 250 Vac 
(resistive) limit output, 
normally energized 
(latching high, low  
or high and low) 
Output #2 Relay:
NO, SPST contact,  
2 A @ 250 Vac 
(resistive) normally 
energized/normally 
de-energized, inhibit on 
power-up and setpoint 
changes, latching/non-latching (field 
selectable: process, deviation, band) 
Digital Input Option: Dry contact input, 
for remote acknowledgement; RS485, 
MODBUS 
with “-DI” option 
Power: 100 to 240 Vac, 50 to 60 Hz 
(24 Vac/dc optional) ±10% nominal 
value; consumption, 8 VA
Operating Environment: 0 to 50°C 
(30 to 122°F) 20 to 85% relative 
humidity non-condensing 
®
 communications included 
 Input
    -100 to 1000°C (-150 to 1830°F)
    -100 to 1370°C (-150 to 2500°F)
    -100 to 800°C (-150 to 1470°F)
    -200 to 400°C (-330 to 750°F)
    -100 to 1400°C (-150 to 2550°F) 
  Thermocouple    -50 to 1760°C (-60 to 3200°F) 
    0 to 1820°C (32 to 3300°F)
    -100 to 900°C (-150 to 1650°F)
    -200 to 600°C (-330 to 1110°F)
    -100 to 1400°C (-150 to 2550°F) 
    0 to 2300°C (32 to 4170°F) 
 RTD, 3-Wire, 100 Ω , 
Process (DC)
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Model No.  Description
 CN3271-R1  Limit controller, 
 CN3271-R1-R2  Limit controller, 
 CN3271-R1-R2-DI  Limit controller, dual relays, digital reset input 
 CN3271-R1-LV  Limit controller, single relay, low voltage power 
 CN3271-R1-R2-LV  Limit controller, dual relays, low voltage power 
 CN3271-R1-R2-DI-LV  Limit controller, dual relays, DI reset, low power
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Comes complete with operator’s manual.
Ordering Examples: CN3271-R1-R2-DI, limit controller with dual relays and digital reset input. 
CN3271-R1, limit controller with single relay. OCW-2, OMEGACARESM extends standard 
3-year warranty to a total of 5 years.
   Noise suppression RC snubber (2 leads),
CN3271-R1 shown actual size.
Panel Cutout: 45 mm2 (1.77 in2) 
Dimensions: 48 mm 
Depth Behind Panel: 105 mm (4.33") 
or 122 mm (4.8") with digital input option 
Weight: 250 g (8.75 oz)
2
 (1.9 in2)
Panel punches 
available, visit 
omega.com/ 
panelpunches
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(J DIN)
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PL II
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α = 0.00385  -200 to 850°C (-330 to 1560°F)
     0 to 20 or 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 60 or
12 to 60 mV, 0 to 5, 1 to 5, 0 to 10, 
or 2 to 10 Vdc
1
⁄
16 DIN, single relay
1
⁄
16 DIN, dual relays
110 to 230 Vac
P-101