
1
⁄16 DIN Autotune
Temperature Controllers
CN63100 Series
Starts at
$
197
⻬ PID Control With Reduced Overshoot
⻬ On-Demand Auto-Tuning of PID
Control Settings
⻬ NEMA 4X (IP65) Bezel
⻬ Dual LED Displays for Simultaneous
Indication of Temperature and Setpoint
⻬ Status Indicators for Outputs and
Control Modes
⻬ Thermocouple or RTD Inputs
⻬ Optional Dual Alarm Inputs
⻬ Optional Linear DC Output, Control or
Retransmission (0 to 10V, 0/4 to 20 mA)
⻬ Manual/Automatic Control Modes
⻬ Setpoint Ramping For Process Startup
⻬ Sensor Error Compensation (Offset)
and Break Detection
⻬ Heating and Optional Cooling Outputs
⻬ Parameter Security Via Programmable
Lockouts
⻬ Field-Replaceable Output Board
⻬ Optional RS485 Serial Communications
CN63100-R1, $197, shown smaller than actual size.
A second setpoint is available on select models to
allow quick selection of a different setpoint setting.
Dual 4-digit displays allow viewing of the process
temperature and setpoint simultaneously. Front panel
indicators inform the operator of the controller and
output status. On many models the main control
output and the alarm outputs are field replaceable.
Optional alarm(s) can be configured to activate
according to a variety of actions (absolute high or low,
deviation high or low, band in or out, with adjustable
hysteresis. A standby feature suppresses the
alarm during power-up until the temperature
stabilizes outside the alarm region. The second
alarm can be configured as a secondary PID output
(heat/cool applications).
The CN63100 Series controller accepts signals from a
variety of temperature sensors (thermocouple or
RTD), precisely displays the process temperature, and
provides an accurate output control signal (time
proportional or linear DC) to maintain the process at
the desired temperature. The controller
comprehensive yet simple programming allows it to
meet a wide variety of application requirements. The
controller operates in the PID control mode for both
heating and cooling, with on-demand auto-tune, which
will establish the tuning constants. The PID tuning
constants may be fine-tuned by the operator at any
time and then locked-out from further modification.
The controller employs a unique overshoot
suppression feature, which allows the quickest
response without excessive overshoot. The unit can
be transferred to operate in the manual mode,
providing the operator with direct control of the output.
The controller may also be programmed to operate in
the “ON/OFF” control mode with adjustable hysteresis.
Specifications
Display: Dual 4-digit
Upper Temperature Display: 10.2 mm H (0.4") red LED
Lower Auxiliary Display: 7.6 mm H (0.3") green LED
Power:
AC Versions: 85 Vac min to 250 Vac max, 50 to 60 Hz,
8 VA max
Low Voltage:
DC Power: 18 to 36 Vdc; 7 W
AC Power: 24 Vac, ±10%; 50 to 60 Hz, 9 VA
Controls: Four front panel push buttons for modification and
setup of controller functions and one external input user for
parameter lockout or other functions
Memory: Nonvolatile E
parameters and values
Main Sensor Input:
Sample Period: 100 ms
Response Time: Less than 300 ms typical, 400 ms max
(to within 99% of final value w/step input; typically,
response is limited to response time of probe
P-50
2
PROM retains all programmable
P

Failed Sensor Response:
Main Control Output(s):
Programmable preset output
Display: “OPEN”
Alarms: Upscale drive
Normal Mode Rejection: 40 dB @
50/60 Hz (improves with increased
digital filtering)
Common Mode Rejection: Greater
than 120 dB, DC to 60 Hz
Protection: Input overload 120 Vac max
for 15 seconds max
Thermocouple Inputs
Types: T, E, J, K, R, S, B, N, linear mV
and software selectable
Input Impedance: 20 MΩ all types
Lead Resistance Effect: 0.25 µV/Ω
Cold Junction Compensation: Less
than ±1°C ±(1.5°C max) error over
0 to 50°C max (32 to 122°C) ambient
temperature range, defeated for linear
mV indication mode
Resolution: 1° for types or 0.1° for T, E,
J, K and N only
Thermocouple
Type Range
-200 to 400°C
-328 to 752°F
-200 to 750°C
-328 to 1382°F
-200 to 760°C
-328 to 1400°F
-200 to 1250°C
-328 to 2282°F
0 to 1768°C
32 to 3214°F
0 to 1768°C
32 to 3214°F
149 to 1820°C
300 to 3308°F
-200 to 1300°C
-328 to 2372°F
mV
-5.00 to 56.00
RTD Inputs
Input: 2- or 3-wire, 100 Ω platinum,
alpha = 0.00385 (DIN 43760),
alpha = 0.0039162
Excitation: 150 µA typical
Resolution: 1 or 0.1°
Lead Resistance: 15 Ω max
per input lead
RTD Type Range
385 -200 to 600°C
-328 to 1100°F
392 -200 to 600°C
-328 to 1100°F
Ω 1.0 to 320.0
Indication Accuracy: ±0.3% of
span 1°C) includes NIST conformity,
cold-junction effect and A/D conversion
errors at 23°C after 20 minute warm-up
User Input: Internally pulled up to
5 Vdc, 1 MΩ
V
Max: 5.25 Vdc
IN
V
: 0.85V max
IL
V
: 3.65V min
IH
I
: 1µA max
OFF
Response Time: 120 ms max
Functions: Program lock, integral
action lock, auto/manual mode select,
setpoint ramp enable, reset alarms,
setpoint 1/setpoint 2 select, local/remote
setpoint select serial block print
Main Control:
Control: PID or “ON/OFF”
Output: Time proportioning
or linear DC
Cycle Time: Programmable
Auto-Tune: When selected, sets
proportional band, integral time, and
derivative time values
Probe Break Action: Programmable
Alarms: 1 or 2 alarms
Modes: Absolute high-acting,
absolute low-acting, deviation highacting, deviation low-acting, inside
band acting, outside band acting
Reset Action: Programmable,
automatic or latched
Standby Mode: Programmable,
Control and Alarm Outputs
(Heating, Cooling or Alarm)
Relay Outputs with
Form “A” Contacts
Contact Rating: 3 A @ 250 Vac or
30 Vdc (resistive load)
120 Vac (inductive load)
Life Expectancy: 100,000 cycles at
max load rating (decreasing load and/or
increasing cycle time, increases life
expectancy)
DC Pulse Outputs:
Rating: 45 mA @ 4V min,
7V nominal
1
/
10 HP @
enable or disable
Hysteresis: Programmable
Probe Break Action: Upscale
Cooling: Software selectable (overrides
alarm 2)
Control: PID or ON/OFF
Output: Time Proportioning
Cycle Time: Programmable
Proportional Gain Adjust:
Programmable
Heat/Cool Deadband Overlap:
Programmable
Linear DC Output: Control or
re-transmission, programmable update
rate from 0.1 to 250 seconds
Output Accuracy* Accuracy*
Range** (18 to 28°C) (0 to 50°C) Compliance Resolution
0 to 10V 0.10% of FS 0.30% of FS
+ 1/
2 LSD +
0 to 20 mA 0.10% of FS 0.30% of FS
+ 1/
2 LSD +
4 to 20 mA 0.10% of FS 0.30% of FS
+ 1/
2 LSD +
Accuracies are expressed as ± percentages after 20 minutes warm-up. The controller’s accuracy is
*
specified in 2 ways: accuracy over an 18 to 28°C (64 to 82°F) range at 10 to 75% RH environment;
and accuracy over a 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) range at 0 to 85% RH (non-condensing) environment.
Accuracy over the wide sensor range reflects the coefficient of the internal circuitry.
Outputs are independently jumper selectable for either 10V or 20 mA. The output range
**
may be field-calibrated to yield approximately 10% over-range and a small underrange
(negative) signal.
1
/
2 LSD 10 kΩ min
1
/
2 LSD 500 Ω max
1
/
2 LSD 500 Ω max
1
/
3500
1
/
3500
1
/
2800
Remote Setpoint Input
Input Type: 0/4 to 20 mA
Input Resistance: 10 Ω
Overrange: -5% to 105%
Overload: 100 mA (continuous)
Scale Range: -999 to 9999 degrees or
-99.9 to 999.9 degrees
Resolution: 1 part in 10,000.
Accuracy:
25°C: ±0.1% of FS +
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) Range:
0.2% of FS +
1
⁄2 LSD
1
⁄2 LSD
Reading Rate: 10/s
Setpoint Filtering: Programmable digital
Setpoint Ramping: Programmable,
0.1 to 999.9 degrees/minute
Serial Communications (Optional)
Type: RS485 multipoint, balanced
interface
Baud Rate: 300 to 9600
Data Format: 7O1, 7E1, 7N2, 8N1
Node Address: 0 to 99, max of
32 units per line
P-51
Transmit Delay: 2 to 100 ms or 100 to
200 ms
Data Encoding: ASCII
Isolation W.R.T Main Input Common:
500 Vrms for 1 min (50V working)
(not isolated W.R.T. remote setpoint or
heater current inputs, or analog
output common)
Note: RS485 and the analog output
commons are not internally isolated
within the controller. The terminating
equipment of these outputs must not
share the same common (i.e. earth ground).
Environmental Conditions
Operating Range: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Storage Range: -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F)
Span Drift (Max): 130 ppm/°C,
main input
Zero Drift (Max): 1µV/°C, main input
Operating and Storage Humidity:
85% max. relative humidity (noncondensing) from 0 to 50
Altitude: Up to 2000 meters
°C