Shinko FCR-13A-R/M Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR

MICROCOMPUTER BASED

TEMPERATURE INDICATING CONTROLLER

FCR-13A

Thank you for your purchase of our Microcomputer based Temperature Indicating Controller
FCR-13A.
This manual contains instructions for the mounting, functions, operations and notes when
operating the FCR-13A.
For your confirmation of the model and specifications of the units, peruse and make sure you
have understood this instruction manual before starting operation.

To prevent accidents arising from the use of this controller, please ensure the operator
using it receives this manual.

1

IMO NOTES TO USERS FCR-13A

***** Note to users *****
Before operating this controller, make sure you have understood the following.

Warning

Turn the power supply to the instrument OFF before wiring or

checking. Working or touching the terminal with the power switched

ON may result in Electric Shock, which can cause severe injury
or death.
Moreover, the instrument must be grounded before the power supply
to the instrument is turned on.

Caution

Do not apply a commercial power source to the sensor connecting to the input terminal
nor allow the power source to come into contact with the sensor, as the input circuit

may be burnt out.

Set-up by the DIP switch and the rotary switch inside of the controller is required

before the power is turned on.

The product is factory adjusted as [Sensor input: K, Control action: Fuzzy self-tuning

PID, Heating action, Alarm (A1): No alarm action, no standby function, Unit:
and Program starting form: manual]. Refer to page 11 “Setup”.

It is recommended that the PID auto-tuning be performed on the trial run.

It is advised to provide the protective device against such environmental conditions

which may cause damage to the device or contribute to the deterioration of its parts.

If you are mounting this controller to the control panel or machine, read this manual from
Chapter 10 “Mounting to control panel” or 11 “Wiring connection” after checking the model
name by 1 “Model names”.

If you are operating this controller already mounted, read this manual from Chapter 2 “Name
and functions of the sections” or 4 “Operations”.

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IMO CONTENTS FCR-13A

--- CONTENTS ---

1 Model names

1.1 Model names ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

1.2 How to indicate the model name plate --------------------------------------------- 7

2 Name and functions of the sections

2.1 Names and displays -------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

2.2 Keys ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

3 Setup

3.1 Taking the internal assembly out ----------------------------------------------------- 11

3.2 Switch setting (multi-function) --------------------------------------------------------- 11

3.3 Insertion of the internal assembly ---------------------------------------------------- 14

4 Operations

4.1 Operating flow chart -------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

4.2 Operations
(1) PV/SV display mode ------------------------------------------------------------------ 18
(2) Main setting mode --------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

(3) Sub setting mode

Setting value memory number selection ----------------------------------------- 19
Auto-tuning Perform/Cancel --------------------------------------------------------- 19
Main proportional band setting ------------------------------------------------------ 20
Cooling proportional band setting -------------------------------------------------- 20

Integral time setting -------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

Derivative time setting ----------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Main proportional cycle setting ------------------------------------------------------ 21
Cooling proportional cycle setting ---------------------------------------------------21
Manual reset setting ------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Alarm 1 setting -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Alarm 2 setting -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Heater burnout alarm setting --------------------------------------------------------- 22
Loop break alarm time setting ------------------------------------------------------- 23
Loop break alarm span setting ------------------------------------------------------ 23

(4) Auxiliary function setting mode 1
Setting value lock designation ------------------------------------------------------ 24
Main setting value high limit setting ------------------------------------------------ 25
Main setting value low limit setting ------------------------------------------------- 25
Sensor correction setting ------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Overlap band/Dead band setting --------------------------------------------------- 26

Remote/Local changing -------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Instrument number setting ----------------------------------------------------------- 26

Transfer rate selection ---------------------------------------------------------------- 27

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IMO CONTENTS FCR-13A

Communication protocol-------------------------------------------------------------- 27

(5) Auxiliary function setting mode 2
Scaling high limit value setting ------------------------------------------------------ 28
Scaling low limit value setting ------------------------------------------------------- 28
Decimal point place selection ------------------------------------------------------- 28
PV filter time constant setting ------------------------------------------------------- 29
Main output high limit setting -------------------------------------------------------- 29
Main output low limit setting --------------------------------------------------------- 29
Main output ON/OFF action hysteresis setting --------------------------------- 29
Cooling action mode selection ------------------------------------------------------ 30
Cooling output high limit setting ---------------------------------------------------- 30
Cooling output low limit setting ----------------------------------------------------- 30
Cooling output ON/OFF action hysteresis setting ------------------------------ 30
Alarm 1 (A1) action Energized/Deenergized selection ----------------------- 31
Alarm 2 (A2) action Energized/Deenergized selection ----------------------- 31
Alarm 1 (A1) hysteresis setting ----------------------------------------------------- 31
Alarm 2 (A2) hysteresis setting ----------------------------------------------------- 31
Alarm 1 (A1) action delayed timer setting ---------------------------------------- 32
Alarm 2 (A2) action delayed timer setting ---------------------------------------- 32
External setting input high limit setting -------------------------------------------- 32
External setting input low limit setting --------------------------------------------- 32
Transmission output selection ------------------------------------------------------ 33
Transmission output high limit setting --------------------------------------------- 33
Transmission output low limit setting ---------------------------------------------- 33
Display selection when control output is off ------------------------------------- 34
Main setting value rising rate setting ---------------------------------------------- 34
Main setting value falling rate setting --------------------------------------------- 34
Output selection when input burnout ---------------------------------------------- 35

(6) Program mode
Program control change -------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Step 1 to 4 time setting --------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Step 5 to 7 time setting --------------------------------------------------------------- 38

(7) Auto/Manual control change ------------------------------------------------------------ 38

(8) Control output OFF function ------------------------------------------------------------- 39

(9) Output manipulating value and Step rest time indication mode ---------------- 40

5 Setting value memory function ----------------------------------------------------- 41

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IMO CONTENTS FCR-13A

6 Running

6.1 When using the FCR-13A as a Temperature controller ------------------------- 42

6.2 When using the FCR-13A as a Simplified program controller ----------------- 43

7 Action explanations

7.1 Standard action drawings --------------------------------------------------------------- 44

7.2 Heater burnout alarm action drawing ------------------------------------------------ 44

7.3 ON/OFF action drawings ---------------------------------------------------------------- 45

7.4 Pattern end action drawing ------------------------------------------------------------- 45

7.5 Heating•Cooling action drawings
Heating (reverse) control --------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Cooling (direct) control ------------------------------------------------------------------ 48
When setting Dead band --------------------------------------------------------------- 50
When setting Overlap band with Relay contact output ------------------------- 51

7.6 Alarm 1 (A1) and 2 (A2) action drawings -------------------------------------------- 52

8. Control actions

8.1 Fuzzy self-tuning --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54

8.2 Explanations of PID ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 55

8.3 PID auto-tuning of this controller ------------------------------------------------------- 56

9. Other functions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57

10. Mounting to control panel

10.1 Site selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58

10.2 External dimension drawing ------------------------------------------------------------- 58

10.3 Panel cutout drawing ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 59

10.4 Current transformer (CT) dimension drawing --------------------------------------- 59

10.5 Mounting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60

11. Wiring connection

11.1 Terminal arrangement --------------------------------------------------------------------- 61

11.2 Wiring connection examples ------------------------------------------------------------ 62

12. Specifications

12.1 Standard specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------- 65

12.2 Optional specifications -------------------------------------------------------------------- 70

13.Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75

14. Character table

----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78

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IMO MODEL NAME FCR-13A

1. Model names

1.1 Model names
Standard models

F C R – 1 3 A – / M Series name: FCR-130
Control action 3 PID control (*1)

Alarm

Output

Input

*1: Fuzzy self-tuning PID, PID, PD and ON/OFF action are selectable by internal DIP

switch.

*2: 12 types of alarm action and no alarm action are selectable by internal rotary switch

and DIP switch

*3: 16 types of input, Thermocouple, RTD, Current and Voltage are selectable by

internal rotary switch and DIP switch

Alphanumeric character to represent the functions or type is applied to the .

[Example]

.

A Alarm action (*2)

R Relay contact output
S Non-contact voltage output
A Current output

M Multi-range input (*3)

.

FCR-13A- R / M, A2 , W

Heater burnout alarm output

Alarm 2 (A2) output

Relay contact output

Optional code

Code Specification
A2 Alarm 2 output (including the pattern end output 2)
DR

DS
DA
TA
TV
C5
C
SM Setting value memory number external selection
EA
EV
W
W3
LA Loop break alarm

Relay contact Heating•Cooling control output
Non-contact voltage Heating output: Main (OUT1) output
Current Cooling output: Sub (OUT2) output
Current (4 to 20mAdc
Voltage (0 to 1Vdc)
Based on EIA RS-485
Based on EIA RS-232C

Current (0 to 20mAdc, 4 to 20mAdc)
Voltage (0 to 1Vdc, 1 to 5Vdc)
Single phase Heater burnout alarm output
Three-phase (including Sensor burnout alarm)

Transmission output (PV, SV and MV)

Serial communication

External setting

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IMO MODEL NAME FCR-13A

(1)

(2) (3)

A

p

(4)

Code Specification
P24 24Vdc Insulated power output
IP Dust-proof•Drip-proof

(See page 70 and 71 for the contents of the options in detail.)

Warning

Do not take the inner assembly out nor touch the terminal with
the power supply on.
Touching the terminal with the power switched ON may result in
Electric Shock, which can cause severe injury or death.

1.2 How to indicate the model name plate
Model nameplates are put on the case and the left side of the inner assembly.

[Model name plate] [Example]

FCR-13A – R / M
A 2
W ( 2 0 A )

Multi-range

N o .

(1): Model name
(2): Option codes
(3): Input
(4): Instrument number (Indicated only on the internal assembly)

In the case of Heater burnout alarm output, the specified current value is
entered in ( ).

Relay contact output, Multi-range input

larm 2 output

Heater burnout alarm out

ut (20A)

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IMO NAME AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SECTIONS FCR-13A

2 Name and functions of the sections

2.1 Names and Displays

(1)

(2) (4)
(5)
(3) (6)
(11)
(7) (12)
(8) (13)
(9) (14)
(15)
(10) (16)
(17)

[Fig. 2.1-1]
(1) PV display
Indicates the Process variable (PV) with red LED.
(2) SV display
Indicates the Setting value (SV), Manipulating value (MV) or Time (TIME) with green

LED.
(3) Setting value memory number display
Indicates the Setting value memory number with yellow LED.
(4) SV indicator (SV )
The green LED is lit when the Setting value (SV) is being displayed on the SV display.
(5) MV indicator (MV )
The red LED is lit when the Manipulating value (MV) is being displayed on the SV

display.
(6) Time indicator (TIME )
The red LED is lit when the Time (TIME) is being displayed on the SV display.
(7) Manual control indicator (Manual )
The red LED is lit in Manual control.

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IMO NAME AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SECTIONS FCR-13A

(8) Control output or Heating output action indicator (OUT 1 )
The green LED is lit when the Control output or Heating output is on.
(For the current output type, it blinks corresponding to the manipulating value at 0.125

seconds of period.)
(9) Cooling output action indicator (OUT 2 ) [Option]
The yellow LED is lit when the Cooling output is on.
(For the current output type, it blinks corresponding to the manipulating value at 0.125

seconds of period.)
(10) Serial communication output indicator (TX/RX ) [Option]
The green LED is lit when transmitting serial communication TX.
(11) Alarm 1 (A1) output action or Pattern end 1 output indicator ( A1)
The red LED is lit when the Alarm 1 (A1) output or Pattern end (A1) output is on.
(12) Alarm 2 (A2) output action or Pattern end 2 output indicator ( A2) [Option]
The red LED is lit when the Alarm 2 (A2) output or Pattern end 2 output is on.
(13) Heater burnout alarm output action indicator ( HB) [Option]

The red LED is lit when the Heater burnout alarm output is on.
(14) Sensor burnout indicator ( SB)

The red LED is lit when the Sensor is burnt out.
(15) Remote indicator ( REM) [Option]

The red LED is lit during Remote action.
(16) Loop break alarm output action indicator ( LA) [Option]

The red LED is lit when the Loop break alarm output is on.
(17) Auto-tuning action indicator ( AT)

The yellow LED blinks during auto-tuning.

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IMO NAME AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SECTIONS FCR-13A

2.2 Keys

Main functions are described below, however, the keys have other functions in various
modes. Refer to Section 4.1 Operating flow chart (Page 15ff).

Increase key : Increases the numeric value on the SV display during

setting mode.

Decrease key : Decreases the numeric value on the SV display during

setting mode.

Mode key : Selects the setting mode.
OUT/OFF key : Performs the control output ON or OFF.

Auto/Manual key : Switches the control between Automatic and Manual.
Fast key : Makes the numerical value change faster by pressing the

In any mode, if the
function will work.

When the function is working, the function cannot be released. Even if the insrument
power is turned off and on again, and the function is not released.

To release the function, press the

The setting value is registered by pressing the
In any setting item, if the

the PV/SV display.

key and the (or ) key simultaneously.

key is pressed for approx. 1 second, the Control output OFF

key for 1 second.

key.

key is pressed for approx. 3 seconds, the mode returns to

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IMO SETUP FCR-13A

3. Setup

3.1 Taking the internal assembly out

Before the power supplied to this instrument is on, take the internal assembly out from
the case by pushing the hook (bottom of the instrument) in the direction indicated by
the arrow and holding the notches.

[Fig. 3.1-1]

3.2 Switch setting (multi-function)
Using a small slotted screwdriver and tweezers, set the Sensor input, Alarm 1 action,
Alarm 2 action, Control action, Heating (reverse)/Cooling (direct) action, Alarm 1 and 2
standby functions, Unit

/ and Program starting form Auto/Manual change by
rotary switch and DIP switch by the following procedure.
If the option A2 is not applied, the rotary switch A2 (SW301) will not be equipped.

Control action designation Alarm 2 action type designation

Heating/Cooling action designation Alarm 1 action type designation

Alarm 1 standby action designation Sensor input designation

Alarm 2 standby action designation

/

designation

Sensor input designation

Program start Auto/Manual

designation

DIP switch

[Fig. 3.2-1]

Rotary switch

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IMO SETUP FCR-13A

The following items can be designated by the DIP switch (SW304).
Factory adjusted as all switches OFF [ ].
[Table 3.2-1]

Item

Sw. No. Designation Switch status

Fuzzy self-tuning PID action No.1: OFF No.2: OFF

Control action 1 and

2

PID action No.1: ON No.2: OFF
PD action No.1: OFF No.2: ON
ON/OFF action No.1: ON No.2: ON
Heating (reverse) action No.3: OFF Heating/Cooling
Cooling (direct) action No.3: ON

action

3

No standby action No.4: OFF Alarm 1 (A1)

standby

4

Standby action No.4: ON

action

No standby action No.5: OFF Alarm 2 (A2)

standby

5

Standby action No.5: ON

action (*1)

/

Sensor input

(*2)

Auto/Manual

6

7

8

K, J, R, B, N, PL-ll, Pt100, JPt100 No.7: OFF
S, E, T, C, 4 to 20mA, 0 to 20mA,
0 to 1V, Pt100
Manual start No.8: OFF Program start
Automatic start No.8: ON

No.6: OFF
No.6: ON

No.7: ON

*1: The standby function will not work if the option A2 is not applied.
*2: The sensor input can be designated by the combination of this item and the rotary
switch sensor input (SW303). (See page 13.)

Program start: This item is available for the program control.

Manual start : Program starts by pressing the

key.

Automatic start : Program is automatically started by turning the power supply to the

instrument on (after 2 seconds of warm-up status).

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IMO SETUP FCR-13A

Select the sensor type by rotary switch sensor input (SW303).
Factory adjusted as K, [ ].
[Table 3.2-2]

Rotary Sw.

No.

DIP Sw.
No. 7

Type of
sensor

Scale range

0 OFF K -200 to 1370 -320 to 2500

1 OFF J -200 to 1000 -320 to 1800

2 OFF R 0 to 1760 0 to 3200

3 OFF B 0 to 1820 0 to 3300

4 OFF PL-ll 0 to 1390 0 to 2500

5 OFF N 0 to 1300 0 to 2300

6 OFF Pt100 -199.9 to 850.0 -199.9 to 999.9

7 OFF JPt100 -199.9 to 500.0 -199.9 to 900.0

0 ON S 0 to 1760 0 to 3200

1 ON E 0 to 1000 0 to 1800

2 ON T -199.9 to 400.0 -199.9 to 750.0

3 ON C (W/Re5-26) 0 to 2315 0 to 4200

4 ON 4 to 20mAdc -1999 to 9999

5 ON 0 to 20mAdc -1999 to 9999

6 ON 0 to 1Vdc -1999 to 9999

7 ON Pt100 -200 to 850 -320 to 1560

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IMO SETUP FCR-13A

The alarm action type and the pattern end output when program control can be
designated by the rotary switch A1 (SW302) and A2 (SW301).
The rotary switch A2 (SW301) is equipped only when the option A2 is applied.

Rotary switch A1 (SW302): Alarm 1 (A1) action or Pattern end 1 output.
Rotary switch A2 (SW301): Alarm 2 (A2) action or Pattern end 2 output.

Factory adjusted as No alarm action, [ ].

[Table 3.2-3]

Alarm 1 action

No alarm action 0 No alarm action 0

High limit alarm 1 High limit alarm 1

Low limit alarm 2 Low limit alarm 2

High/Low limits alarm 3 High/Low limits alarm 3

A1 Rotary Sw.
(Sw302) No.

Alarm 2 action

A2 Rotary Sw.
(Sw301) No.

Hi/Lo limit range alarm 4 Hi/Lo limit range alarm 4

Process high alarm 5 Process high alarm 5

Process low alarm 6 Process low alarm 6

Pattern end 1 output 7 Pattern end 2 output 7

3.3 Insertion of the internal assembly
When the setup is completed, insert the internal assembly into the case.
Firmly insert the assembly until it is locked by the hook at the bottom of the instrument.
(There will be a clicking sound.)

Caution

Do not confuse the top and bottom of the internal assembly.
If inserting the assembly into the case by force in the wrong direction, the PCB
may be damaged.

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IMO OPERATIONS FCR-13A

4 Operations

4.1 Operating flow chart

Instrument power ON

Warm-up status (For approx. 2s, displays as shown on page 18.)

Control output OFF function

Manual control
PV/SV display mode
Output manipulating value

Step rest time *1

+
[Main setting mode] [Sub setting mode]
Main setting Setting value memory No. selection Alarm 1 (A1) setting

PV

PV

Auto-tuning Perform/Cancel Alarm 2 (A2) setting

PV

*2

Main proportional band setting

Cooling proportional band setting

Integral time setting

PV

PV

PV

Derivative time setting

PV

Main proportional cycle setting

PV

Cooling proportional cycle setting

PV

Manual reset setting

1s

3s

PV

PV

Heater burnout alarm setting

PV

Loop break alarm time setting

PV

Loop break alarm span setting

PV

PV

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IMO OPERATIONS FCR-13A

: Options
+ : Press the key while the key is being pressed.
+ 3s: Press the key for approx. 3 seconds while the key is

sed. being pres

+ + 3s: Press the key for approx. 3 seconds while the and

keys are being pressed.

+ 3s : Pressing the key, press the key for approx. 3 seconds.
*1: Step rest time is indicated only during program control
*2: If the Auto-tuning is performed, the mode reverts to the PV/SV display

.

.

If the Auto-tuning is released, the mode will move to “Proportional band setting”.

*3: In the mode Program control change, i

f

is selected and the key is

pressed, the display reverts to the PV/SV display mode.

+ 3s 3s + +

[Auxiliary function [Auxiliary function

setting mode 1] setting mode 2]

Setting value lock Scaling high limit Cooling output high limit
designation setting setting

PV

PV

PV

Main setting value Scaling low limit Cooling output low limit
high limit setting setting setting

PV

PV

PV

Main setting value Decimal point place Cooling output ON/OFF
low limit setting selection action hysteresis setting

PV PV

PV

Sensor correcting PV filter time constant Alarm 1 (A1) action
value setting setting Energized/Deenergized

PV PV

PV

Overlap/Dead band Main output high limit Alarm 2 (A2) action
setting setting Energized/Deenergized

PV PV

PV

Remote/Local changing Main output low limit Alarm 1 (A1) action
setting hysteresis selection

PV PV

PV

Instrument number Main output ON/OFF Alarm 2 (A2) action
setting action hysteresis setting hysteresis setting

PV

PV

PV

Transfer rate selection Cooling action mode
selection

PV PV

Communication protocol

selection

PV

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IMO OPERATIONS FCR-13A

Set the temperature of the program in the Sub setting mode, Auxiliary function
setting mode 1 and 2.

+ 3s

[Program mode]

Alarm 1 (A1) action Main setting value Program control *3
delayed timer setting rising rate setting change

PV

PV

PV

Alarm 2 (A2) action Main setting value Step 1 time setting
delayed timer setting falling rate setting

PV

PV

PV

External setting input Output selection when Step 2 time setting
high limit setting input burnout

PV

PV

PV

External setting input Step 3 time setting
low limit setting

PV PV

Transmission output Step 4 time setting
selection

PV PV

Transmission output Step 5 time setting
high limit setting

PV

PV

Transmission output Step 6 time setting
low limit setting

PV

PV

Display selection when Step 7 time setting
control output is off

PV

PV

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IMO OPERATIONS (PV/SV display mode) FCR-13A

4.2 Operations
The PV display indicates the sensor type and the SV display indicates the rated value
selected by Sensor input designation (page 12, 13) for approx. 2 seconds after the power
is turned on. See [table 4.2-1].

During this time, all outputs and LED indicators are in their off status.
After that, the actual temperature is displayed on the PV display, main setting value

on the SV display and starts control.
(1) PV/SV display mode
Instrument power ON

Warm-up status (For 2s)

[Table 4.2-1] Rated value

[Table 4.2-1]

Input

PV display SV display PV display SV display

K

J

R

B

PL-ll

N

S

E

T

C

Pt100

JPt100

Pt100

4 to 20mAdc

0 to 20mAdc

0 to 1Vdc

Scaling high
limit value

Scaling high
limit value

PV/SV display mode Mode during control.
Actual Main The contents of setting items nor setting values
Temperature setting value cannot be changed.

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IMO OPERATIONS (Main, Sub setting mode) FCR-13A

(2) Main setting mode

In the PV/SV display mode, if the

key is pressed, the Main setting mode will

be selected.

The setting value can be increased or decreased by pressing the

If the

keys.

key is pressed, the setting value will be registered and the controller will

, and

revert to the PV/SV display.

PV/SV display mode

Actual Main setting

Temperature value

Main setting

Setting Mode to set the setting value of the main control.

value

Setting range: From Main setting value low limit

to Main setting value high limit
[Factory adjusted as 0

]

(3) Sub setting mode

In the PV/SV display mode, if the

key is pressed while the key is being

pressed, Sub setting mode will be selected.

The setting value can be increased or decreased by pressing the

keys. If the key is pressed, the setting value is registered and the next

, and

setting item will be selected.
PV/SV display mode
Actual Main setting
temperature value

+

Setting value memory Mode to select the memory number (file)
number selection to be set or to be called.
Selected Selecting items: 1 to 7
value [Factory adjusted as Memory number 1.]

Auto-tuning Perform/ Mode to designate the auto-tuning Perform or Cancel.

Cancel If Auto-tuning Perform is designated, and the

Designation key is pressed, the controller reverts to PV/SV

display mode.

(When Perform) To set the other values, cancel the Auto-tuning.
When the ON/OFF action or PD action is selected in
the Control action designation (page 12), this display is
not available.

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IMO OPERATIONS (Sub setting mode) FCR-13A

SV

(Auto-tuning Cancel)

SV

(Auto-tuning Perform)
[Factory adjusted as Auto-tuning Cancel]
If the Auto-tuning is released during the process,
the PID value reverts to the former value.

Main proportional band setting Mode to set the proportional band for Main control.

Setting value Setting range: 0.1 to 999.9%

[Factory adjusted as 2.5%]

When the ON/OFF action is selected in control
action designation (Page 12), this display is not
available.

Cool proportional band setting Mode to set the proportional band for cooling

Setting value control.

Setting range: 0.0 to 10.0

(Multiplying factor to the main control proportional

band value)
[Factory adjusted as 1.0 times (2.5%)]
This display is not available when the option (code: D ) is not
applied or when the ON/OFF action is selected in Control action
designation (page 12).

Integral time setting Mode to set the integral time.

Setting value Setting range: 0 to 3600s

[Factory adjusted as 200s]

Setting the value to 0 disables the function.
This display is not available when the ON/OFF action or
PD action is selected in Control action designation (page 12).

Derivative time setting Mode to set the derivative time.

Setting value Setting range: 0 to 3600s

[Factory adjusted as 50s]

Setting the value to 0 disables the function.
This display is not available when the ON/OFF action is
selected in Control action designation (page 12).

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IMO OPERATIONS (Sub setting mode) FCR-13A

Main control Mode to set the proportional cycle of Main control.
proportional cycle setting Setting range: 1 to 120s

Setting value [Factory adjusted as 30s to Relay contact output

type, and 3s to Non-contact voltage output type]

This setting item is not available to Current output type.
When the ON/OFF action is selected in Control action
designation (page 12), this display is not available.

With the Relay contact output type, if the Proportional
cycle time is decreased, the frequency of the relay
action increases, and the life of the relay contact
is shortened.

Cooling control Mode to set the proportional cycle of Cooling
proportional cycle setting control.

Setting value Setting range: 1 to 120s

[Factory adjusted as 30s for Relay contact output
type, and 3s for Non-contact voltage output type]

This display is indicated only when the option [DR] or [DS]
is applied.
When the ON/OFF action is selected in Control action
designation (page 12), this display is not available.

Manual reset setting Mode to set the reset value to correct the offset

Setting value (Deviation between SV and PV when equilibrium

status).
Setting range: ±proportional band converted value

However, when TC or RTD input, in the range,
–199.9 to 999.9

( )
when DC input, in the range,
–1999 to 9999
[Decimal point place follows the selection.]
[Factory adjusted as 0.0

]
This display is indicated only when PD action is designated in
the Control action designation (page 12).
Manual reset setting method:
When SV>PV, set the positive + value (SV–PV).
When SV<PV, set the negative – value (SV–PV).

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IMO OPERATIONS (Sub setting mode) FCR-13A

Alarm 1 (A1) setting Mode to set the action point of the Alarm 1 (A1)
Setting value output.

This item is not displayed if setting the rotary switch

to No. 0 or No. 7 (See page 14.)
Setting range: See [table 4.2-2].
[Factory adjusted as 0

]

Alarm 2 (A2) settin Mode to set the action point of the Alarm 2 (A2) g

Setting value output.

This item is not displayed if the option [A2] is not

applied or even if it is applied, when setting the
rotary switch to No. 0 or No. 7 (See page 14.)
Setting range: See [table 4.2-2].
[Factory adjusted as 0

]

Setting range of Alarm 1 and 2

(The setting range is the same when the standby function is added.)
[Table 4.2-2]

Alarm type Setting range

High limit alarm –Input span to Input span *1
Low limit alarm –Input span to Input span *1
High/Low limits alarm 0 to Input span *1
High/Low limit range alarm 0 to Input span *1
Process high alarm Input range minimum to Input range maximum *2
Process low alarm Input range minimum to Input range maximum *2

For RTD input, the minimum value of the negative side is –199.9.
For DC input, the minimum value of the negative side is –1999. (Decimal point place
follows the selection.)
*1: For DC input, the Input range span is the same as the Input range scaling span.
*2: For DC input, Input range maximum (minimum) is the same as the Input range scaling
maximum (minimum) value.

Heater burnout alarm setting Mode to set the Heater current value for Heater

Setting value burnout alarm.

Setting range: When W (20A), 0.0 to 20.0A

(However, the indication is 0.0 to 50.0.)
When W (50A), 0.0 to 50.0A
[Factory adjusted as 0.0A]

This display is indicated only when the option [W or W3] is applied.

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IMO OPERATIONS (Sub setting mode) FCR-13A

Setting the value to 0.0 disables the function.
It is recommended to set approx. 80% of the Heater current
value considering the voltage fluctuation.
Self-holding is not available to the alarm output.

Loop break alarm Mode to set the time for Loop break alarm

[Factory adjusted as 0 min.]

time setting activation assessment.

Setting value Setting range: 0 to 200 minutes

This display is indicated only when the option [LA] is applied.

Loop break alarm Mode to set the span for Loop Break Alarm

span setting activation assessment.

Setting value Setting range:

0 to 150 (Thermocouple, except T and RTD

without a decimal point)

0.0 to 150.0

(Thermocouple T and RTD
with a decimal point)
0 to 1500 (DC input, current or voltage)
(Decimal point place follows the selection.)
[Factory adjusted as 0 ]
This display is indicated only when the option [LA]
is applied.

PV/SV display mode
Actual Main setting
Temperature value

Loop break alarm

The alarm will be activated when the process variable (PV) does not rise as much
as the span or greater within the time it takes to assess the loop break alarm

after the manipulating value has reached 100% or the output high limit value.
The alarm will also be activated when the process variable (PV) does not fall as
much value as the span or greater within the time it takes to assess loop break alarm

after the manipulating value has reached 0% or the output low limit value.

When the control action is Direct (Cooling), the alarm acts conversely.

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auxiliary function setting mode 1) FCR-13A

(4) Auxiliary function setting mode 1

In PV/SV display mode, if the

key is being pressed, Auxiliary function setting mode 1 can be selected.

The setting value can be increased or decreased by pressing the

If the

keys.

key is pressed, the setting value is registered and the next setting item

key is pressed for approx. 3 seconds while the

, and

is selected.

PV/SV display mode
Actual Main setting
Temperature value

+ for approx. 3s

Setting value lock Mode to lock the setting value to prevent error.
designation The setting item to be locked depends on the
Designation designation.

[Factory adjusted as Unlock status.]

Unlock status. All setting values are changeable.

None of the setting items can be changed.

Only main setting value is changeable.

All setting items can be changed, however, the
value returns to the former value after the power
off because the value is not written on the non­ volatile memory.
This mode is used when changing the value
temporarily.
Since it has no relation to the memory life,
it is suitable when the option [C or C5] is applied.

Fuzzy self-tuning or Auto-tuning PID action will not
function if [

] or [ ] is designated.
When designating Lock, designate Lock 1, 2 or 3 after
setting the necessary items in the status Unlock.

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auxiliary function setting mode 1) FCR-13A

As to the Lock mode 3
When using the FCR-13A as a Fixed value controller.
The setting values can temporarily be changed by the selected
setting value memory number, however, when the number is
changed, the setting values changed by the previous number are
canceled and returns to the former values.
When using the FCR-13A as a Program controller.
The setting values can temporarily be changed by the step
number performing, however, when the step number is changed,
the setting values are canceled and returns to the former values.
Setting value change is null when the controller is waiting for
running. The running starts by the values memorized.

Main setting value Mode to set the high limit of main setting value.
high limit setting (If scaling high limit value is changed,

Setting value this setting value will be changed as well.)

Setting range: Main setting value low limit to

scaling high limit value
(The decimal point place follows the selection.)
[Factory adjusted as 400

]

Main setting value Mode to set the low limit of main setting value.
low limit setting (If scaling low limit value is changed,

Setting value this setting value will be changed as well.)

Setting range: Scaling low limit value to

main setting value high limit
(The decimal point place follows the selection.)
[Factory adjusted as 0

]

Sensor correction setting Mode to set the correct value of the sensor.

Setting value Setting range: –100.0 to 100.0

[Factory adjusted as 0.0 ]

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auxiliary function setting mode 1) FCR-13A

Sensor correction function
Corrects the input value from the sensor. When a sensor cannot
be set at a location where control is desired, the se
measuring temperature may deviate from the temperature i
controlled location. When controlling with multiple controllers
accuracy of sensors have influence on the control. There
sometimes the measuring temperature (input value) doe
concur with the same setting value. In such a case, the co
can be set with desired temperature by shifting the input v

nsor

n the

, the

fore,

s not

ntrol

alue

of sensors.

Overlap band/Dead band Mode to set the Overlap band and Dead band
setting between Heating control output and Cooling

Setting value control output.

+ setting value: Dead band
– setting value : Overlap band
Setting range: ± Heating proportional band
converted value
[Factory adjusted as 0.0%, Indication:

]
When the option [D ] is not applied, or if setting the control
action as ON/OFF, this display is not available.

Remote/Local changin Mode to change the method (Remote or Local) g

Local status. The main setting value can be set

Method to set the Main setting value.

[Factory adjusted as Local]

by the front key operation as usual.

Remote status. The main setting value can be
set in analog value by the remote control from
external operation.
This display is available only when the option
[EA or EV] is applied.

Instrument number setting Mode to set the Instrument number individually

Setting value to each instrument when communicating by

connecting plural instruments in serial

communication.
Setting range: 0 to 95 [Factory adjusted as 0]

This display is available only when the option
[C or C5] is applied.

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auxiliary function setting mode 1) FCR-13A

Transfer rate selection Mode to select a communication transfer rate

Selection to meet the rate of the host computer.

[Factory adjusted as 9600bps]

2400bps

4800bps

9600bps

19200bps

This display is available only when the option [C or C5]
is applied.

Communication protocol Mode to select a communication protocol.

Selectio [Factory adjusted as n ]

Shinko standard protocol

Based on Modbus, ASCII mode

This display is available only when the option [C or C5]
is applied.

PV/SV display mode
Actual Main setting
Temperature value

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auxiliary function setting mode 2) FCR-13A

(4) Auxiliary function setting mode 2

In PV/SV display mode, if the

and keys are being pressed, Auxiliary function setting mode 2 can be

key is pressed for approx. 3 seconds while the

selected.

The setting value can be increased or decreased by pressing the

If the

keys.

key is pressed, the setting value is registered and the next setting item is

, and

selected.
PV/SV display mode
Actual Main setting
Temperature value

+ + for approx. 3s

Scaling high limit setting Mode to set the high limit value of the scaling.

Setting value If scaling high limit value is changed, main setting

high limit value will be changed to the scaling
high limit value as well.

Setting range: Scaling low limit value to
input range maximum value
[Factory adjusted as 1370

]

Scaling low limit setting Mode to set the low limit value of the scaling.

Setting value If scaling low limit value is changed, main setting

low limit value will be changed to the scaling

low limit value as well.
Setting range: Input range minimum value to
scaling high limit value
[Factory adjusted as –200

]

Decimal point place selection Mode to select the Decimal point place.

Selection [Factory adjusted as XXXX. (No decimal point)]

XXXX. (No decimal point)

XXX.X (1-digit below the decimal point)

XX.XX (2-digit below the decimal point)

X.XXX (3-digit below the decimal point)

This display is indicated only when the input

type is selected to DC.

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auxiliary function setting mode 2) FCR-13A

PV filter time constant Mode to suppress the PV fluctuation caused by
Setting such as disturbance.

Setting valu Set the value larger by degrees, and find the setting e

value at which the value does not fluctuate.

If the value is set too large, it affects control result
due to the delay of response.
Setting range: 0.0 to 10.0s

[Factory adjusted as 0.0s]

Main output high limit setting Mode to set the high limit value of the main output.

Setting value Setting range: Main output low limit value to 105%

Setting greater than 100% is effective to the type
Current output. [Factory adjusted as 100%]
This display is not available for the ON/OFF action.

Main output low limit setting Mode to set the low limit value of the main output.

Setting value Setting range: –5% to Main output high limit value

Setting less than 0% is effective to the type
Current output. [Factory adjusted as 0%]
This display is not available for the ON/OFF action.

Main output ON/OFF Mode to set the ON/OFF action hysteresis of the
action hysteresis setting main control output.

Setting value Setting range: 0.1 to 100.0

[Factory adjusted as 1.0 ]

This display is indicated only when the ON/OFF action
is designated in Control action designation (page12).

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auxiliary function setting mode 2) FCR-13A

Cooling action mode selection Mode to select the Cooling action,
Selection Air cooling, Oil cooling or Water cooling.

[Factory adjusted as Air cooling]
This display is indicated only when the option [D ]
is applied.

Air cooling (linear characteristic)

Oil cooling (The 1.5th power of Air cooling

characteristic)

Water cooling (The 2nd power of Air cooling

characteristic)

Cooling output Mode to set high limit value of the cooling output.

high limit setting Setting range:

Setting valu Cooling output low limit value to 105% e

Setting greater than 100% is effective to the type
Current output.
[Factory adjusted as 100%]
This display is not indicated when the option [D ]

is not applied, or when ON/OFF action of cooling side.

Cooling output Mode to set the low limit value of the cooling output.
low limit setting Setting range: –5% to cooling output high limit value

Setting value Setting less than 0% is effective to the type Current

output.
[Factory adjusted as 0%]
This display is not indicated when the option [D ]

is not applied or when ON/OFF action of cooling side.

Cooling output ON/OFF Mode to set the ON/OFF action hysteresis of the
action hysteresis setting cooling control output.

Setting value Setting range: 0.1 to 100.0

[Factory adjusted as 1.0 ]

This display is indicated when the ON/OFF action is
designated in Control action designation and when the
option [D ] is applied.

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auxiliary function setting mode 2) FCR-13A

Alarm 1 (A1) action Mode to select the action Energized or Deenergized

Energized/Deenergized for Alarm 1.

Selection [Factory adjusted as Energized]

This display is not indicated when the rotary switch is set to No. 0
or No. 7 in Alarm 1 action designation (page 14).

Energized

Deenergized

Alarm 2 (A2) action Mode to select the action Energized or Deenergized

Energized/Deenergized for Alarm 2.

Selection [Factory adjusted as Energized]

This display is not indicated when the rotary switch is set to No. 0
or No. 7 in Alarm 2 action designation (page 14), or the option
[A2] is not applied.
Selection items: The same as those of the alarm 1 (A1) action
Energized/Deenergized selection.

Alarm 1 hysteresis setting Mode to set the hysteresis value for Alarm 1.

Setting value Setting range: 0.1 to 100.0 (for TC, RTD inputs)

1 to 1000 (for DC input)

(Decimal point place follows the selection.)
[Factory adjusted as 1.0

]
This display is not indicated when the rotary switch is set to No. 0
or No. 7 in Alarm 1 action designation (page 14).

Alarm 2 hysteresis setting Mode to set the hysteresis value for Alarm 2.

Setting value Setting range: 0.1 to 100.0 (for TC, RTD inputs)

1 to 1000 (for DC input)
(Decimal point place follows the selection.)

[Factory adjusted as 1.0

]
This display is not indicated when the option [A2] is not applied
and when the rotary switch is set to No. 0 or No. 7 in Alarm 2
action designation (page 14) even if the option [A2] is applied.

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auxiliary function setting mode 2) FCR-13A

Alarm 1 (A1) action Mode to set the action delayed timer for Alarm 1.
delayed timer setting Setting range: 0 to 9999s

e Setting valu [Factory adjusted as 0s]

Alarm output is turned on when the setting time has passed

after the input gets into the alarm output range.
This display is not indicated if the rotary switch is set to
No. 0 or No. 7 in Alarm 1 action designation (page 14).

Alarm 2 (A2) action Mode to set the action delayed timer for Alarm 2.
delayed timer setting Setting range: 0 to 9999s

e Setting valu [Factory adjusted as 0s]

Alarm output is turned on when the setting time has passed

after the input gets into the alarm output range.
This display is not indicated when the option [A2] is not applied
and when the rotary switch is set to No. 0 or No. 7 in Alarm 2
action designation even if the option [A2] is applied.

External setting input Mode to set the high limit value of external setting
high limit setting input.

Setting value (In the case of Option EA [4 to 20mA], the value

corresponds to 20mA input.)

Setting range: External setting input low limit value
to Input range maximum value

[Factory adjusted as 400

]
This display is indicated only when the option
[EA or EV] is applied.

External setting input Mode to set the low limit value of external setting
low limit setting input.

Setting value (In the case of Option EA [4 to 20mA], the value

corresponds to 4mA input.)

Setting range: Input range minimum value to
External setting input high limit value
[Factory adjusted as 0

]
This display is indicated only when the option
[EA or EV] is applied.

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auxiliary function setting mode 2) FCR-13A

Transmission output selection Mode to select the type of Transmission output.
Selection [Factory adjusted as PV transmission]

This display is indicated only when the option

[TA or TV] is applied.

Process variable (PV) transmission

Main setting value (SV) transmission

Manipulating value (MV) transmission

Transmission output Mode to set the high limit value of Transmission
high limit setting output.

Setting valu (In the case of option TA, the value correponds e

to 20mA output.)

Setting range: Transmission output low limit value
to Input range maximum value

[Factory adjusted as 400

]
This display is indicated only when the option
[TA or TV] is applied.
Transmission output when standby:
PV PV, SV 0 value, MV 0 value

Transmission output Mode to set the low limit value of Transmission
low limit setting output.

Setting valu (In the case of option TA, the value corresponds e

to 4mA output.)

Setting range: Input range minimum value to
Transmission output high limit value

[Factory adjusted as 0

]
This display is indicated only when the option
[TA or TV] is applied.
Transmission output when standby:
PV PV, SV 0 value, MV 0 value

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auxiliary function setting mode 2) FCR-13A

Display selection when Mode to select the display when the control output
control output is off is off.

Selection [Factory adjusted as indicating OFF on the PV

display]

OFF is indicated on the PV display.

No indication (all unlit).

Only PV is indicated.

Main setting value Mode to set the rising rate of the main setting
rising rate setting value. (Rising value per minute)

Setting valu Setting the value to 0 or 0.0 disables the function. e

Setting range:
0 to 9999

/min. Thermocouple, except T and RTD without

a decimal point

0.0 to 999.9

/min. Thermocouple T and RTD with
a decimal point
0 to 9999, DC input (Decimal point place follows
the selection.)
[Factory adjusted as 0

/min.]

Main setting value Mode to set the falling rate of the main setting
falling rate setting value. (Falling value per minute)

Setting valu Setting the value to 0 or 0.0 disables the function. e

Setting range:
0 to 9999

/min. Thermocouple, except T and RTD

without a decimal point

0.0 to 999.9

/min. Thermocouple T and RTD with
a decimal point
0 to 9999, DC input (Decimal point place follows
the selection.)
[Factory adjusted as 0 /min.]

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auxiliary function setting mode 2) FCR-13A

Output selection when Mode to select the control output OFF or not when

input burnou DC input is over scale or under scale. t

Selected value

Control output OFF

Control output ON

[Factory adjusted as Control output

]

PV/SV display mode
Actual Main setting
temperature value

Energized/Deenergized function

[If the alarm action energized is selected]

When the alarm output action indicator is lit, the alarm output (terminal

) - , -

is conducted (ON). When the alarm output action indicator is unlit, the alarm output
is not conducted (OFF).

[If the alarm action deenergized is selected]

When the alarm output action indicator is lit, the alarm output (terminal

) - , -

is not conducted (OFF). When the alarm output action indicator is unlit, the alarm

output is conducted (ON).

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IMO OPERATIONS (Program mode) FCR-13A

(6) Program mode

In PV/SV display mode, if the
the

key is being pressed, the Program mode can be selected.

The setting value can be increased or decreased by pressing the

If the

keys.

key is pressed, the setting value is registered and the next setting item is

key is pressed for approximately 3 seconds while

, and

selected.

As to the setting values of the step 1 to 7, each setting value for setting value memory
number 1 to 7 set during the Fixed value control is assigned respectively. For example,
values in memory number 1 are assigned to the values for step 1, and number 2 for
step 2.

If the Pattern end output is designated and the program control is performed,
the Pattern end output is turned on when the program is completed.

When the Pattern end output is on and if the
output is turned off. If the

key is pressed again, the program will be performed.

key is pressed, the Pattern end

Program Example

Step number (Setting
value memory number)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Main setting value 500 500 1000 1000 200 200 100
Proportional band 2.0 1.8 2.0 1.8 2.5 1.8 2.0
Integral time 180 80 180 80 200 80 200
Derivative time 30 20 30 20 50 20 50
Proportional cycle 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Alarm 1 2 5 2 5 10 0 5
Alarm 2 2 5 2 5 10 0 5
Step time 00:30 01:00 00:40 01:00 02:00 00:30 01:00

1000

500

0

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If some steps are unnecesary, set the times 00.00 for the step numbers not used.

IMO OPERATIONS (Program mode) FCR-13A

PV/SV display mode
Actual Main setting
temperature value

+ for approx. 3s

Program control change Control form is changed between Fixed value

Setting value of and Program.

fixed value control

In Fixed value control, if the key is pressed,

(Fixed value the mode will revert to the PV/SV display mode.

control)

Fixed value control

Program control

[Factory adjusted as Fixed value control]

Following dislay is available only when Program control.

Step 1 Time setting Mode to set the Time for step 1.

Setting value 00.00

Minute indication
Hour indication

For example, when setting 1 hour 58 minutes,
set as [

].
Setting range: 00.00 to 99.59
[Factory adjusted as 00.00]

Step 2 Time setting Mode to set the Time for step 2.

Setting value [The setting range and the factory adjusted value

are the same as Step 1.]

Step 3 Time setting Mode to set the Time for step 3.

Setting value [The setting range and the factory adjusted value

are the same as Step 1.]

Step 4 Time setting Mode to set the Time for step 4.

Setting value [The setting range and the factory adjusted value

are the same as Step 1.]

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IMO OPERATIONS (Auto/Manual control change) FCR-13A

Step 5 Time setting Mode to set the Time for step 5.

Setting value [The setting range and the factory adjusted value

are the same as Step 1.]

Step 6 Time setting Mode to set the Time for step 6.

Setting value [The setting range and the factory adjusted value

are the same as Step 1.]

Step 7 Time setting Mode to set the Time for step 7.

Setting value [The setting range and the factory adjusted value

are the same as Step 1.]

PV/SV display mode
Actual Main setting

temperature value

(7) Auto/Manual control change
A mode to change the output manipulating value by manual.
In the case of proportional action, the manipulating value in proportion to the deviation
is automatically generated. This is called an automoatic control.
As compared with the above, it is called manual control that the function to get the
fixed amount of output by front key operation regardless of the deviation.

This function provides the balanceless-bumpless function, not to change the output
suddenly when the control mode is changed from automatic to manual and vice versa.

Each time the

key is pressed, the control form changes Auto Manual.

PV/SV display mode Automatic control
Actual Main setting
temperature value

Manual control Manual control (to set the Manipulating value
Actual Manipulating by manual)
temperature value Setting range: Main output low limit value to

Main output high limit value

If the option [D ] is applied,

Cooling output low li
Heating output high

mit value to

limit value

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IMO OPERATIONS (Control output OFF function) FCR-13A

(8) Control output OFF function

A function to turn the control output OFF even if the power to the instrument is

supplied. The function is used when required to halt the control action or when the
FCR-13A is not being used in multiple controllers.

Control output OFF function can be selected from any mode by pressing the
key for approx. 1 second.

The display is the same as when [Display selection when control output is off] is
selected. (See page 34.)

PV/SV display mode
Actual Main setting
temperature value

Control output OFF function
(*) [Unlit]

(*): PV display indicates [OFF indication], [No indication] or
[Only PV] selected in Display selection when control output is off

(page 34).

for approx. 1s [From any mode, as an example]

1s Cooling action mode selection

for approx. 1s

Selection

Notices

Once the Control output OFF function is enabled, the function cannot be released
even if the power to the instrument is turned OFF and turned ON again.

To cancel the function, press the

In the program control, the Control output OFF function cannot be used because

the

key functions as Program Start/Stop key.

key again for approx. 1 second.

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IMO OPERATIONS (Manipulating value and Step time indication ) FCR-13A

(9) Output manipulating value and Step rest time indication mode

In the PV/SV display mode, press the

key for approx. 3 seconds.

The display will be changed to main setting mode in the process, however, keep

pressing it until the Output manipulating value is displayed.

key is pressed again, the mode reverts to the PV/SV display.

If the

During program control, if the

key is pressed in Output manipulating value

indication, the Step rest time indication will be selected

If the

key is pressed again, the mode reverts to the PV/SV display.

.

PV/SV display mode
Actual Main setting
temperature value

for approx. 3s

Output manipulating
value indication mod

Actual manipulating Manipulating value is indicated on the SV display

temperature value by the blinking the decimal point and the MV

e

indicator is lit.

(Fixed value (Program control)

control)

Step rest time indication
Actual Step Step rest time is indicated on the SV display,
temperature rest time and the TIME indicator is lit.

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IMO SETTING VALUE MEMORY FUNCTION FCR-13A

5. Setting value memory function [Option code: SM]

If the option SM is applied, a maximum of 7 files of data can be memorized, and when
selecting a desired file, the desired control can be performed.

In one (1) file are 14 kinds of data: Main setting value, PID each value, Cooling control
proportional band value, Alarm setting values (A1 to A4), Overlap band/Dead band
value, Main output high limit, Main output low limit, Cooling output high limit and Cooling
output low limit can be memorized and selected.
To select the setting value memory number (File number), connect the terminals between
each of
Up to approximately 50 units of FCR-13A can be connected in parallel.

Terminal connection table for Setting value memory number selection

Setting value memory function operating procedure

Registration

13 to 16 as shown below table.

Setting value
memory No.
Connecting

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

terminal

13 - 16 (b
14 - 16 (b
15 - 16 (b

-COM) C O C O C O C

0

-COM) O C C O O C C

1

-COM) O O O C C C C

2

C: Closed O: Open

When the Setting value memory number is selected by external operation,
the number cannot be selected by front key operation.

When selecting the memory number by front key operation, all terminals

, b1, b2 and COM) should be open.

(b

0

Memory number cannot be changed during setting mode or PID auto-tuning.

(1) In the PV/SV display mode, select the setting value memory number by
connecting the terminals.
(2) In the setting mode, set each setting value; Main setting, PID each value,
Cooling control proportional band value, Alarm setting values (A1 and A2),
Overlap band/Dead band value, Main output high limit, Main output low
limit, Cooling output high limit, Cooling output low limit.
(3) After setting, press the

key to revert to the PV/SV display mode.

The setting data is registered to the file whose number is indicated
on the Setting value memory number display.

When the number is called up, the selected number by terminal connection
is displayed, and the control is performed by the data (setting value) of the file.

To change the setting values, repeat the operation above-mentioned, and
the values will be changed to new values.

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IMO RUNNING FCR-13A

6 Running

After the controller has been mounted to the control panel and wiring is
completed, it can be started in the following manner.

6.1 When using the FCR-13A as a Temperature controller
(1) Turn the power supply to the FCR-13A ON.

For approx. 2s after the power is switched ON, the type of sensor and the unit
designated in Sensor input designation (page 12, 13) will be indicated on the
PV display, and the rated maximum value will be indicated on the SV display.
See [table 6.1-1].
During this time, all outputs and LED indicators are in their OFF status.
After that, the display turns to the PV/SV display.

When the Control output OFF function is working, the item selected in
Display selection when control output is off is displayed on the PV display.
(See page 34.)

[Table 6.1-1]

Input

PV display SV display PV display SV display

K

J

R

B

PL-ll

N

S

E

T

C

Pt100

JPt100

Pt100

4 to 20mAdc

0 to 20mAdc

Scaling high
limit value

0 to 1Vdc

Scaling high
limit value

(2) Input the setting value, referring to Chapter 4. Operations (page 15ff).

When controlling by Fuzzy self-tuning PID action, designate [Perform] in the
Auto-tuning Perform/Cancel function to start the control in optimum conditions.

(3) Turn the load circuit power ON.

Starts the control action so as to keep the controlled object at the main

setting value.

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IMO RUNNING FCR-13A

6.2 When using the FCR-13A as a Simplified program controller
(1) Turn the power supply to the FCR-13A ON.

For approx. 2s after the power is turned ON, the type of sensor and the unit
designated in Sensor input designation (page 12, 13) are indicated on the PV
display, and the rated maximum value is indicated on the SV display.
See [table 6.1-1].
During this time, all outputs and LED indicators are in their OFF status.

After that, the display reverts to the PV/SV display.

When the Control output OFF function is working, the item selected in Display
selection when control output is off is displayed on the PV display. (See page 37.)

(2) Input each setting value and each step time referring to Chapter 4. Operations

(page 15ff), especially page 41 (Setting value memory) and page 37 (Program control
change, Step time setting). Then the PV display will indicate the actual temperature
and the status turns standby.

(3) Turn the load circuit power ON.

(4) Program control start

If Automatic start is designated in the Program start Auto/Manual designation (page

12), it will switch to warm-up status for approx. 2 seconds after the power is turned on,
and then will automatically start the program control from step 1.
If Manual start is designated in Program start Auto/Manual designation (page 12),
it will switch to warm-up status for approx. 2 seconds after the power is turned on,
and then it reverts to standby status. In this status, if the
it starts the program control from the step 1.

key is pressed,

While the program control is being performed, the change of Step number (by Setting
value memory number) is ineffective.

To make the step time progress faster.

The step time progress becomes 60 times as fast as usual when the key
is pressed.

To end the program control during the process.

The program control is ended if the key is pressed for approx. 1 second or
longer.

To change the displays.

In the PV/SV display, if the key is pressed for approximately 3 seconds,

is pressed again, the Step rest time display will be indicated (see page 40.).

Instrument status when power failure is restored.

When power is restored after a power failure occurs during program control,
the FCR-13A performs the program continuously.
The PV display blinks until the step at which the power failure occurs is finished.

the Output manipulating value display mode is activated, and if the key

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7 Action explanations

7.1 Standard action drawings

7.2 Heater burnout alarm action drawing

Action Heating (reverse) action

Proportional band

Control
action

Output

Indicator

[OUT1] Green

ON

OFF

H

4

C

5

L

Relay contact

Non-contact

Current

6

5

12Vdc

6

voltage

5

20mAdc

6

Lit

+

+

H

4

C

5

L

6

(*1)

+

5

12/0Vdc

6

(*1)

+

5

20 to 4mAdc

6

(*2)

Setting

H

C

L

4

5

6

+

5

0Vdc

6

+

5

4mAdc

6

Unlit LitUnlit

(*1) Cycle action is performed according to deviation.

ON

OFF

Setting

Small LargeLoad current

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Cooling (direct) action

Proportional band

Setting

H

4

C

5

L

6

5

0Vdc

6

5

4mAdc

6

+

H

4

C

5

L

6

(*1)

+

5

0/12Vdc

6

(*1)

5

4 to 20mAdc

6

(*2)

(*2) Changes continuously according to deviation.

H

C

L

+

+

5

6

5

20mAdc

6

ON

OFF

4

5

6

+

12Vdc

+

UnlitLit

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7.3 ON/OFF action drawings

Action Heating (reverse) action

Hysteresis

ON

Control
action

OFF

Main setting

Cooling (direct) action

Hysteresis

Main setting

Relay contact

4

5

6

4

5

6

4

5

6

+

Output

Non-contact

5

12Vdc

6

voltage

5

0Vdc

6

+

5

0Vdc

6

+

Current

+

5

20mAdc

6

+

5

4mAdc

6

+

5

4mAdc

6

Indicator

[OUT1] Green

Lit

Unlit

part: Acts ON or OFF.

7.4 Pattern end action drawing

Program control end

ON

OFF

[Time]

Pattern end output is
released by pressing

OUT

OFF

the key.

9

10

Unlit

10

9

9

10

Lit

Pattern end output is turned ON when the program control is ended, and it is
not released until the

key is pressed.

ON

OFF

4

5

6

+

5

12Vdc

6

+

5

20mAdc

6

LitUnlit

Unlit

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7.5 Heating•Cooling action drawings [Option D ]

Heating (reverse) action in Heating control

Heating P-band

(Cooling P-band)

Action

Heating

(Cooling)

Relay
contact

H

4

C

5

L

6

H

L

(*1)

Setting

4

5

6

H

4

CC

5

L

6

+

Heating
output

Non-contact
voltage

5

12Vdc

6

+

5

12/0Vdc

6

(*1)

5

0Vdc

6

+

Current

+

5

20mAdc

6

20 to 4mAdc

5

6

+

(*2)

+

5

4mAdc

6

Indicator

[OUT1] Green

Lit

Unlit

(*1) Cycle action is performed according to deviation.
(*2) Changes continuously according to deviation.

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Cooling (direct) action in Heating control

(Heating P-band)

Cooling P-band

Action

(Heating)

Cooling

Setting

Relay
contact

7

8

7

8

(*1)

7

8

Cooling
output

Non-contact
voltage

7

0Vdc

8

+

+

7

0/12Vdc

8

(*1)

7

12Vdc

8

+

Current

+

7

4mAdc

8

4 to 20mAdc

Indicator

[OUT2] Yellow

Unlit

+

8

(*2)

+

77

20mAdc

8

Lit

(*1) Cycle action is performed according to deviation.
(*2) Changes continuously according to deviation.

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Heating (reverse) action in Cooling control

Heating P-band(Cooling P-band)

Action

Heating(Cooling)

Setting

H

4

H

4

H

4

C

Relay
contact

5

L

6

5

L

6

(*1)

CC

5

L

6

Heating
output

Non-contact
voltage

5

0Vdc

6

+

+

5

0/12Vdc

6

(*1)

5

12Vdc

6

+

Current

Indicator

[OUT1] Green

Unlit

+

5

4mAdc

6

+

5

4 to 20mAdc

6

(*2)

+

5

20mAdc

6

Lit

(*1) Cycle action is performed according to deviation.
(*2) Changes continuously according to deviation.

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Cooling (direct) action in Cooling control

(Heating P-band)Cooling P-band

Action

Cooling

(Heating)

Setting

Relay
contact

7

8

7

8

(*1)

7

8

Cooling
output

Non-contact
voltage

7

12Vdc

8

+

+

7

12/0Vdc

8

(*1)

7

0Vdc

8

+

+

Current

7

20mAdc

8

20 to 4mAdc

Indicator

[OUT2] Yellow

Lit

+

8

(*2)

77

4mAdc

8

+

Unlit

(*1) Cycle action is performed according to deviation.
(*2) Changes continuously according to deviation.

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When setting Dead band

Action Heating action

Proportional band

Dead band

Cooling action

Proportional band

Control action

(*1)

Setting

4

7

5

8

6

7

8

(*1)

4

4

Relay
contact

5

6

5

6

Output

Non­contact
voltage

5

12Vdc

6

+

+

5

12/0Vdc

6

(*1)

5

0Vdc

6

+

7

0Vdc

8

+

+

7

0/12Vdc

8

(*1)

Indicator

[OUT1] Green

Indicator

[OUT2] Yellow

Current

5

20mAdc

6

Lit

Unlit

+

20 to 4 mAdc

+

5

6

5

4mAdc

6

+

7

4mAdc

8

+

4 to 20mAdc

+

8

(*2)(*2)

(*1) Cycle action is performed according to deviation.
(*2) Changes continuously according to deviation.

50

7

8

+

7

12Vdc

8

+

77

20mAdc

8

Unlit

Lit

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When setting Overlap band with Relay contact output.

Control action

Heating proportional band

Cooling proportional band

Overlap band

Setting

4

4

4

Relay
contact
output

Heating
output

Cooling
output

5

6

7

8

5

6

(*1)

7

8

(*1)

5

6

7

8

Indicator

[OUT1] Green

Indicator

[OUT2] Yellow

Lit Unlit

Unlit

(*1) Cycle action is performed according to deviation.

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7.6 Alarm 1 (A1) and 2 (A2) action drawings

Temperature
alarm action

Output

Indication

Temperature
alarm action

Output

Indication

Temperature
alarm action

Output

Indication

High limit alarm

Hysteresis

ON

OFF

Main
setting

Alarm
setting

9

10

Unlit

High limit alarm with standby

Hysteresis

ON

OFF

Main
setting

Alarm
setting

9

10

Unlit

High/Low limits alarm

Hysteresis

ON

OFF

Alarm
setting

9

10

Lit

Main
setting

9

10

Unlit

9

10

Lit

9

10

Lit

ON

OFF

Alarm
setting

9

10

Lit

Low limit alarm

Hysteresis

ON

OFF

Alarm
setting

9

10

Lit

Main
setting

9

10

Unlit

Low limit alarm with standby

Hysteresis

ON

OFF

Alarm
setting

9

10

Lit

Main
setting

9

10

Unlit

High/Low limit range alarm

Hysteresis

Alarm
setting

9

10

Unlit

Main
setting

9

10

Lit

Standby function works at part.

and shows the action point of the alarm output.

Output terminals for Alarm 2: 7 - 8

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Alarm
setting

9

10

Unlit

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Temperature
alarm action

Temperature
alarm action

Output

Indication

Output

Indication

High/Low limits alarm with standby

Hysteresis

ON

OFF

Alarm
setting

9

10

Lit

Main
setting

9

10

Unlit

Alarm
setting

9

10

Process high alarm

Hysteresis

ON

OFF

Alarm
setting

9

10

Unlit

9

10

Lit

Process high alarm with standby

Hysteresis

High/Low limit range alarm with standby

Hysteresis

ON

OFF

Lit

Alarm
setting

9

10

Unlit

Main
setting

9

10

Lit

Process low alarm

Hysteresis

Alarm
setting

9

10

Lit

Process low alarm with standby

Hysteresis

9

10

Unlit

Temperature
alarm action

Output

Indication

ON

OFF

9

10

Unlit

Alarm
setting

9

10

Lit

9

10

Lit

Alarm
setting

9

10

Unlit

Standby function works at part.

and shows the action point of the alarm output.

Output terminals for Alarm 2: 7 – 8

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Alarm
setting

9

10

Unlit

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

IMO CONTROL ACTIONS FCR-13A

8. Control actions

8.1 Fuzzy self-tuning

Fuzzy self-tuning is a function to perform a fine adjustment of PID values
automatically. The stable control can be carried out even if the conditions
of the process are changed due to things like change in types and rates of
production.

(1) When the control is rising, the controller performs the control by the PID

values tuned in advance.

(2) When the control result is disordered by the disturbance or a change in the

process, the controller checks the converging status, and performs a fine

adjustment of PID values if necessary.

(a) If the convergence is performed smoothly, the PID values are not changed.

(b) If the convergent speed is slow, the controller corrects the PID values

to accelerate the convergence

(c) When overshoot is generated during the convergence, the controller corrects

the PID values so as not to generate the overshoot

(d) When hunting is generated, the controller checks the waveform and performs

a fine adjustment of PID values

(3) The controller can be used without Fuzzy self-tuning by designating the

internal switch.

(4) When using the controller for the first time, performing the PID auto-tuning

or setting the proper PID values by key operation is recommended.

The instrument is always in self-tuning status itself, and when deviation is
created, it starts the tuning. Even if in Fuzzy self-tuning status, when
very large hunting is caused and the control is not stabilized, it starts
auto-tuning automatically.

When the auto-tuning performance is designated by the key operation,

tuning is initiated, and when the control is stabilized, the auto-tuning is

released and returns to self-tuning status.

When lock mode [
or Auto-tuning PID action cannot work.

.

.

.

] or [ ] is designated, Fuzzy self-tuning

With the control system in which load fluctuation periodically occurs,

the Fuzzy self-tuning may fall into malfunction.
In such a case, use the controller with the PID auto-tuning mode.

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8.2 Explanations of PID

(1) Proportional band (P)

Proportional action is the action which the control output varies in proportion

to the deviation between the setting value and the processing temperature.

If the proportional band is narrowed, even if the output changes by a slight

variation of the processing temperature, better control results can be obtained

as the offset decreases.

However, if when the proportional band is narrowed too much, even slight

disturbances may cause variation in the processing temperature, and control

action changes to ON/OFF action and the so called hunting phenomenon occurs.

Therefore, when the processing temperature comes to the balanced position

near the setting value and a constant temperature is maintained, the most
suitable value is selected by gradually narrowing the proportional band
while observing the control results.

(2) Integral time (I)

Integral action is used to eliminate offset. When the integral time is shortened,

the returning speed to the setting point is quickened. However, the cycle
of oscillation is also quickened and the control becomes unstable.

(3) Derivative time (D)

Derivative action is used to restore the change in the processing temperature

according to the rate of change. It reduces the amplitude of overshoot and
undershoot width.

If the derivative time is shortened, restoring value becomes small, and if the

derivative time is made longer, an excessive returning phenomenon may
occur and the control system may be oscillated.

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8.3 PID auto-tuning of this controller
In order to decide each value of P, I, D and ARW automatically, this system

gives the fluctuation to the controlling object by force.

(1) When the difference between setting value and processing temperature

is large when the temperature rises.

Fluctuation is given at the temperature 1.5% of scaling span less than the
setting value.

1.5% of scaling span

Setting value

Temperature

Controlling action is performed
with the values set by PID
auto-tuning.

Time

[Figure 8.3-1]

(2) When the control is stable or when control temperature is within ±1.5%

of scaling span.

Fluctuation is given at the setting value.

Starting point of auto-tuning

Setting value

Temperature

Controlling action is performed
with the values set by PID
auto-tuning.

Time

[Figure 8.3-2]

(3) When the control temperature is 1.5% or greater of scaling span higher
than the setting value.

Fluctuation is given at the temperature 1.5% of scaling span higher than the
setting value.

1.5% of scaling span

Setting value

Temperature

Time

Controlling action is performed
with the values set by PID
auto-tuning.

[Figure 8.3-3]

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9. Other functions

(1) Burnout alarm
(Upscale)

When the thermocouple or RTD is burnt out or the input value exceeds

[Rated scale maximum value +1% of rated scale span], the control output

is turned OFF(main output low limit value for the current output type)

and the PV display blinks [
With the input RTD Pt100 (
PV display blinks [ ], however, the control is performed to [rated scale

maximum value +1% of rated scale span].
For DC input, if the input value exceeds [scaling high limit value +10% of

scaling span], the control output is turned OFF (main output low limit value

for the current output type) and the PV display blinks [

However, if the input value exceeds 9999, the PV display blinks [

(Downscale)

When the input value falls to [Rated scale minimum value –1% of rated scale
span] or less, the control output is turned OFF (main output low limit value
for the current output type), and the PV display blinks [

For the Thermocouple T or RTD input, if the input falls to less than –199.9,

the PV display blinks [ ], however, the control is performed to [rated scale
minimum value –1% of rated scale span].
For DC input, if the input value falls to less than [Rated scale minimum

value –1% of rated scale span], the control output is turned OFF (main output

(2) Self-diagnostic function

The CPU is monitored by a watchdog timer, and when any abnormal status is

found on the CPU, the controller is switched to warm-up status.

(3) Automatic cold junction temperature compensation (

This detects the temperature at the connecting terminal between thermocouple

and the instrument, and always keeps it on the same status at which the

reference junction is located at 0

(4) Warm-up indication

For approximately 2s after the power supply to the instrument is turned on,

the type of input and the unit are indicated on the PV display, and the
maximum input rated value (for DC input, scaling high limit value) on the
SV display.

(5) Setting value ramp function

When the main setting value is adjusted, it approaches the new setting value
by the set rate of change.

When the power is turned on, the control starts from the PV (process variable)
and approaches the main setting value by the rate of change.

].

), if the input value is greater than 999.9, the

].

].

].

[low limit value for the current output type), and the PV display blinks

Thermocouple input type)

[32 ].

].

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10. Mounting to control panel

10.1 Site selection
Mount the controller in a place with:
(1) A minimum of dust, and an absence of corrosive gases.
(2) No mechanical vibrations or shocks.
(3) No exposure to direct sunlight, an ambient temperature of 0 to 50

(32 to 122

) that does not change suddenly.
(4) An ambient non-condensing humidity of 85%RH or less.
(5) The unit away from large capacity electromagnetic switches or cables
through which large current is flowing.
(6) No water, oil or chemicals or where the vapors of these substances can

come into direct contact with the unit

.

10.2 External dimension drawing

One-touch type mounting bracket

10

9196

48

10 100

[Fig. 10.2-1]

Screw type mounting bracket [Option: BL]

96

10

91

[Fig. 10.2-2]

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10.3 Panel cutout drawing

+0.8

92

0

130

n x 48-3

+0.5
0

+0.8

0

92

Lateral close mounting
n: Number of units mounted

[Fig. 10.3-1]

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+0.5
0

10.4 Current transformer (CT) dimension drawing

CTL-6-S (for 20A) CTL-12-S36-10L1 (for 50A)

[Fig. 10.4-1]

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10.5 Mounting

• When using the One-touch type mounting bracket

Mounting panel thickness is 1 to 3mm.
Mount one-touch mounting bracket 1 1
to the body in advance, and then

Insert the FCR-13A 2 from the

front of the panel.
If Soft front cover [FC-R] is used, 2
the mounting panel thickness will be
1 to 2.5mm.

1
[Fig. 10.5-1]

• When using the Screw type mounting bracket [Option code: BL]

Mounting panel thickness is 1 to 15mm.

Insert the FCR-13A from the front of the panel.

Slot the mounting bracket to the holes at the top and bottom of the case,
and screw in place.

Notice

As the case is made of resin, do not use excessive force while screwing in the
mounting bracket. The torque is approximately 0.12N•m.

[Fig. 10.5-2]

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11. Wiring connection

Warning

Turn the power supply to the instrument off before wiring or checking.

Working or touching the terminal with the power switched on may result

in Electric Shock, which can cause severe injury or death

.
Moreover, the instrument must be grounded before the power supply to the
instrument is turned on.

11.1 Terminal arrangement

Ground

100 to 240Vac
or 24Vac/dc

OUT1

(R/M)

OUT2
(DR,DS,DA)/
A2/Pattern end
2/LA/P24

A1/Pattern end 1

OUT1

(S/M or A/M)

1

2

+

3

H

4

C

5

6L

+

7

8

9

10

5

+

6

+

EA or EV

CT1

CT2

W or W3

+

TA or TV

17

+

18

19

mAdc

+

18

19

RS-232C

[RS-485]

Vdc

19

+

18

11

TX [YA(-)]

12

RX [YB(+)]

b

13

b

14

b

15

COM

16

17

A

18

B

B

20

19

0

1

SM

2

RTD

TC

[Fig. 11.1-1]

The terminal block of this instrument is designed to be wired from the left side.
The lead wire must be inserted from the left side of the terminal, and fastened
with the terminal screw.
Dotted lines shows options (page 70), no terminal is equipped if it is not

specified.
If the Alarm 2 (pattern end 2 output) is applied with a combination of

the Loop break alarm output, the output terminal is common.

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n Recommended terminal

Use a solderless terminal with insulation sleeve to fit to M3 screw as shown below.

3.2mm

3.2mm

5.8mm or less

5.8mm or less

Solderless

terminal

Nichifu Terminal Industries CO.,LTD. 1.25Y-3

Y type

Japan Solderless Terminal MFG CO.,LTD. VD1.25-B3A

Nichifu Terminal Industries CO.,LTD. 1.25-3

Round type

Japan Solderless Terminal MFG CO.,LTD. V1.25-3

Manufacturer Model name Tightening torque

0.6N•m (6kgf•cm)

Max. 1.0N•m (10kgf•cm)

11.2 Wiring connection examples

Notices

• Use a thermocouple and compensating lead wire according to the input
specifications of this controller.

• Use a 3-wire RTD system according to the input specifications of this

controller.

• This controller has no built-in power switch or fuse. It is necessary

to install them manually (IEC approved, 100Vac 5A or 220Vac 5A)
in the circuit near the external controller.

• In the case of 24Vdc, do not confuse the polarity.

• For the relay contact output type, use an external auxiliary electromagnetic

switch to protect the built-in relay contact.

• When wiring, keep the input wire (Thermocouple, RTD, etc.) away from AC

source and the load wire to avoid external interference.

• Use a thick wire (1.25 to 2.0mm

2

) for the earth ground.

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3-phase

*

Electro­magnetic
switch

Alarm unit
Heater
Thermocouple

Electric furnace [Fig. 11.2-1]

* To prevent the unit from harmful effects of unexpected level noise, it is

recommended that a surge absorber be installed between the electromagnetic
switch coils.

Single-phase

Alarm unit

24V

SSR

CT

Heater
Thermocouple
Electric furnace

[Fig. 11.2-2]

The connectable SSRs in parallel are 4 units if the Shinko SSRs
(SA-200 series) are used.
AC or DC is available to supply voltage 24V, however, do not confuse
the polarity when DC is applied.

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• Current transformer (CT1, CT2) input [Option code: W, W3]

(1) This alarm is not available for detecting current under phase control.
(2) Use current transformer (CT) an accessory one, and pass one lead wire of

heater circuit into the hole of the CT.

(3) When wiring, keep CT wire away from AC source and load wire to avoid

the interference from external.

In the case of single phase heater

CT1 CT1 input connector

Power source

Heater [Fig 11.2-3]

In the case of 3-phase heater

CT1 input connector

3-phase

heater

CT1

CT2

CT2 input connector

R

Power

S

source

T

[Fig 11.2-4]

[Fig 11.2-5]

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IMO SPECIFICATIONS FCR-13A

12. Specifications

12.1 Standard specifications
Mounting method : Flush
Setting : Input system using membrane sheet key
Display

PV display : Red LED display 4 digits, size, 8(H) x 4(W)mm
SV/MV/TIME display : Green LED display 4 digits, size, 8(H) x 4(W)mm
Setting value memory number (MEMO) display:

Yellow LED display 1 digit, size, 8(H) x 4(W)mm

Indicating accuracy

Thermocouple input : Within ±0.2% of input range full scale ±1digit

however, for R or S input, the range 0 to 200

tWi hin ±4

When B input, the range 0 to 300

(8 )

(600 ),

nteed. Accuracy is not guara
When K, J, T input, range less than 0
Within ±0.4% of full scale ±1digit
(Cold junction compensating accuracy, ±1

RTD input : Within ±0.2% of input range full scale ±1digit
Current input : Within ±0.2% of input range full scale ±1digit
Voltage input : Within ±0.2% of input range full scale ±1digit

Setting accuracy : The same as indicating accuracy
Input sampling period : 0.125 seconds

(In the case of the option EA/EV or W/W3, 0.5 sec

Input

Thermocouple : K, J, R, S, B, E, T [JIS, IEC], C (W/Re5-26) [ASTM],

N (IEC) and PL-ll

External resistance, 100

(NBS)

or less

pscale In the case of input burnout, U
RTD : Pt100 (JIS, IEC), JPt100, 3-wire system
Allowable input lead wire resistance,
10

or less per wire
In the case of input burnout, Upscale
Current : 0 to 20mAdc, 4 to 20mAdc

Input impedance, 50
Allowable input current, 100mA or less
In the case of input burnout, 0 to 20mA, the same as 0mA

4 to 20mA, Downscale

(400 ),

(32 ),

, at 0 to 50 )

onds)

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Voltage : 0 to 1Vdc

Input impedance, 1M

or greater
Allowable input voltage, 5V or less
Allowable signal source resistance, 2k

or less
In the case of input burnout, Upscale
Supply voltage : 100 to 240Vac 50/60Hz, 24Vac/dc 50/60Hz
Allowable voltage fluctuation:
100 to 240Vac: 85 to 264Vac
24Vac/dc : 20 to 28Vac/dc

Control output

Relay contact : 1a1b
Control capacity,
250Vac 3A (resistive load)
250Vac 1A (inductive load cosø=0.4)
Non-contact voltage : For SSR drive

+2

12

Vdc maximum 40mAdc (short circuit protected)

0

Current : 4 to 20mAdc (Isolated type)
Load resistance, maximum 550

Controlling action

The fuzzy self-tuning PID, PID, PD or ON/OFF action is selectable by DIP switch.

Fuzzy self-tuning PID action
Proportional band (P) : Automatic

Integral time (I) : Automatic

Derivative time (D) : Automatic
Anti-reset windup (ARW) : Automatic
Proportional cycle : 1 to 120s
Output limiter : 0 to 100% (In the case of Current output, –5 to 105%)
PID action (with auto-tuning function)
Proportional band (P) : 0.1 to 999.9%

Integral time (I) : 0 to 3600s (off when set to 0)

Derivative time (D) : 0 to 3600s (off when set to 0)
Anti-reset windup (ARW) : Automatic
Proportional cycle : 1 to 120s
Output limiter : 0 to 100% (In the case of Current output, –5 to 105%)
PD action
Proportional band (P) : 0.1 to 999.9%
Derivative time (D) : 0 to 3600s (Off when set to 0)
Proportional cycle : 1 to 120s

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Reset : ±Proportional band converted value

When thermocouple or RTD input,

–199.9 to 999.9

( )
When DC input, –1999 to 9999
(Decimal point place follows the selection.)

Output limiter : 0 to 100% (In the case of Current output, –5 to 105%)

ON/OFF action

Hysteresis setting range :

When thermocouple or RTD input, 0.1 to 100.0
When DC input, 1 to 1000 (Decimal point place follows the selection

( )

.)

Alarm 1 (A1) output

The alarm action point is set by ±deviation to main setting (except Process valu

).

alarm
[When the alarm action is set as energized

When the input exceeds the range, the output turns ON or OF
(in the case of High/Low limit range alarm

[When the alarm action is set as deenergized

The output acts conversel

y.

]

F

).

]

e

One of the alarms can be selected by rotary switch and DIP switch from 14
types of alarm; High limit alarm, Low limit alarm, High/Low limits alarm,
High/Low limit range alarm, Process high alarm and Process low alarm,
and the standby function is applied to them respectively, as well a

s

No alarm and Pattern end output.

Setting accuracy : Within ±0.2% of input range full scale ±1digit
Action : ON/OFF action

Hysteresis setting range

When thermocouple or RTD input, 0.1 to 100.0

( )
When DC input, 1 to 1000
(Decimal point place follows the selection.)
Output : Relay contact 1a
Control capacity, 250Vac 3A (resistive load)
250Vac 1A (inductive load cosø =0.4)

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Circuit insulation configuration

Ground terminal Isolated Power source

Isolated Isolated

Main output CPU Communication part

Isolated

(*1)

A

Non-isolated

Isolated

F

Isolated

C

Cooling output,
Alarm 2 output or
Loop break alarm
output

B

Isolated

Alarm 1 output

Input

CT input

D

External

E

setting
input

G

Transmission

output

Non-isolated

Setting value
memory number
external change

(*2)

Isolated

Isolated Isolated

Heater burnout

alarm output

(*1) When both Main output and Cooling output are Current output type or

Non-contact voltage output type (the SSR drive), A to B is non-isolate

d.

(*2) When Main output is Current output type or Non-contact voltage output type

(the SSR drive), A to F and A to G are non-isolated

.

When Cooling output is Current output type or Non-contact voltage output type

(the SSR drive), B to F and B to G are non-isolated

.

Insulation resistance

or greater at 500Vdc

10M
Insulation test must not be carried out between A-B in the case of Circuit
insulation configuration (*1), and between A-F, B-F, A-G, B-G, C-D-E and
F-G in the case of Circuit insulation configuration (*2) because they are
non-isolated.

Dielectric strength

Between input terminal and ground terminal, 1.5kVac for 1 minute
Between input terminal and power terminal, 1.5kVac for 1 minute
Between power terminal and ground terminal, 1.5kVac for 1 minute
Between output terminal and ground terminal, 1.5kVac for 1 minute
Between output terminal and power terminal, 1.5kVac for 1 minute

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Power consumption: Approx. 15VA

Ambient temperature: 0 to 50 (32 to 122 )

Ambient humidity : 35 to 85%RH (non-condensing)
Weight : Approx. 320g
External dimension: 48 x 96 x 100mm (W x H x D)
Material : Base and Case, Flame resisting resin
Color : Base and Case, Light gray
Attached functions : Control output OFF function

Setting value lock function
Setting value limiting function
Sensor correcting function
Multi-range function
Multi-function
Simplified program controller function
Power failure countermeasure
Self-diagnostic function
Automatic cold junction temperature compensating function
Sensor burnout function [upscale, downscale]
Warm-up display function
Setting value ramp function

Accessories : One-touch type mounting bracket 1 set
Instruction manual 1 copy
Unit nameplate 1 sheet
Current transformer 1 piece
(CTL-6-S) [When the option W (20A) is applied.]
(CTL-12-S36-10L1) [When the option W (50A) is applied.]
Current transformer 2 pieces
(CTL-6-S) [When the option W3 (20A) is applied.]
(CTL-12-S36-10L1) [When the option W3 (50A) is applied.]
Wire harness 3m [When the option TA or TV is applied.]
Wire harness 3m [When the option EA or EV is applied.]
Screw type mounting bracket
1 set [When the option BL is applied.]
Terminal cover 1 piece
[When the option TC is applied.]

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12.2 Optional specifications
Alarm 2 output [A2]

The alarm action point is set by ±deviation to main setting (except Process value
alarm).
[When the alarm action is set as energized]

[When the alarm action is set as deenergized]

When the input exceeds the range, the output turns ON or OFF

(in the case of High/Low limit range alarm)

.

The output acts conversely

.

One of the alarms can be selected by rotary switch and DIP switch from 14 types
of alarm: High limit alarm, Low limit alarm, High/Low limits alarm, High/Low limit
range alarm, Process high alarm and Process low alarm and the standby function
is applied to them respectively, as well as No alarm and Pattern end output.
When Alarm 2 output (A2) and Loop break alarm output (LA) are applied together,
the output terminal is common.
Alarm 2 output (A2) is not available with a combination of Heating•Cooling

control output (D ) or Insulated power output (P24).

Setting accuracy : Within ±0.2% of input range full scale ±1digit

Action : ON/OFF action
Hysteresis setting range
When thermocouple or RTD input, 0.1 to 100.0
When DC input, 1 to 1000

(Decimal point place follows the selection.)

( )

Output : Relay contact 1a
Control capacity, 250Vac 3A (resistive load)
250Vac 1A (inductive load cosø=0.4)

Heating•Cooling control output [DR, DS or DA]

Heating•Cooling control output (D ) is not available with a combination of
Alarm 2 output (A2), Loop break alarm output (LA) or Insulated power output (P24).
The specifications of heating side are the same as the Main output.

Cooling side proportional band: Multiplying factor to the heating side proportional
band is 0.0 to 10.0.
(ON/OFF action when setting the value to 0.0.)

Cooling side proportional cycle: 1 to 120s

Overlap band/Dead band
Setting range: Heating proportional band converted value
When thermocouple or RTD input, –199.9 to 999.9

( )
When DC input, –1999 to 9999
(Decimal point place follows the selection.)

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Output [DR] Relay contact 1a
Control capacity, 250Vac 3A (resistive load)
250Vac 1A (inductive load cosø=0.4)
[DS] Non-contact voltage (for SSR drive)

+2

12

Vdc maximum 40mAdc (short circuit protected)

0

[DA] Current
4 to 20mAdc (Isolation type)
Load resistance: Maximum 550

Cooling action mode selection function:
Key selectable, Air cooling (Linear characteristic),
Oil cooling (1.5th Power of characteristic) or Water cooling
(2nd power of characteristic).

Transmission output [TA or TV]

Converting the value (Process variable transmission, Main setting value

transmission or Main output manipulating value transmission) to analog

signal every 0.125 seconds, it outputs the value in current or voltage.

Transmission output (Process variable, Main setting value or Main output

manipulating value) is key selectable.

Resolution 1/10000
Current (TA) 4 to 20mAdc (load resistance maximum 500
Voltage (TV) 0 to 1Vdc (load resistance minimum 100k

)

)

Output accuracy Within ±0.3% of full scale

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Serial communication [C or C5]

The following operations can be executed from the external computer.

(1) Reading and setting of the Main setting value, PID values and various

setting values
(2) Reading of the input value and the action status.
(3) Change of the functions

.

.
Communication circuit Based on EIA RS-485 [Option code: C5]
Based on EIA RS-232C [Option code: C]

Communication method Half-duplex communication start-stop synchronous
Data transfer rate 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200bps
(selectable by key operation)
Data format Start bit : 1
Data bit : 7
Parity : Even parity
Stop bit : 1

Digital external setting:

Receives digital setting value from PC-600 series [option: SVTC] or PC-900
series [option: C5].
PC-600 series: Set all instrument numbers of FCR-13A to 31

PC-900 series: Set the setting value lock mode to Mode 3
Communication protocol: IMO standard protocol or the protocol based on
Modbus (Selectable by key)

(When selecting the protocol based on Modbus,

.

.

digital external setting is not available.)

Setting value memory number external selection [SM]

Selects the setting value memory number from 7 files (under mentioned data as
one file) by external terminal.
(Main setting value, PID values, Cooling output proportional band setting value,
Alarm 1 and 2 setting values, Overlap band or Dead band, Main output high limit,
Main output low limit, Cooling output high limit and Cooling output low limit)

Memory number 1 to 7 (7 files
Data 12

)

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External setting [EA or EV]

Main setting value can be set by external analog signal.
Setting signal : Current [EA]
0 to 20mAdc, 4 to 20mAdc
Input impedance, 50

(non-isolated with input)
: Voltage [EV]
0 to 1Vdc, 1 to 5Vdc
Allowable input voltage, 5V or less
Input impedance, 100k

(non-isolated with input)

Setting signal sampling period: 0.5 seconds

(If this function is applied, the input sampling period also will change to

0.5 seconds

.)

Heater burnout alarm output [W or W3] (Including sensor burnout alarm)
Watches the heater current with CT (current transformer), and detects the
burnout. (This option cannot be applied to the type current output.)

Rating : 20A [Option W (20A), W3 (20A)] or

50A [Option W (50A), W3 (50A)]

Setting range : In the case of 20A, 0.0 to 20.0A (however, the indication is

0 to 50.0.)
In the case of 50A, 0.0 to 50.0A
(Setting the value to 0.0 disables the function.)
Setting accuracy : ±5%

Action point : Setting value
Action : ON/OFF action
Output : Relay contact 1a (No self-holding)
Control capacity, 250Vac 3A (resistive load)

250Vac 1A (inductive load, cosø=0.4)

Loop break alarm output [LA]

Detects the breaking status on the loop such as heater burnout, sensor burnout or
the operation end trouble

.
When Loop break alarm output (LA) and Alarm 2 output (A2) are applied together
the output terminal is common.
Loop break alarm output (LA) is not available with a combination o
Heating•Cooling control output (D ) or Insulated power output (P24).
Output Relay contact 1a

f

Control capacity, 250Vac 3A (resistive load)
250Vac 1A (inductive load, cosø=0.4)

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Insulated power output [P24]

Can be used as a small capacity power source for each sensor and converter.
The insulated power output (P24) is not available with a combination of

Alarm 2 output (A2), Heating/Cooling control output (D ) or Loop break

alarm output (LA).
Output 24±3Vdc (when the load current is 30mA.)

Ripple voltage, within 200mV (when the load current is 30mA.)

Screw type mounting bracket [BL]

Mounting panel thickness is 1 to 15mm.

Color black [BK]

Front panel: Dark gray
Case : Black

Dust-proof•Drip-proof [IP]

Dust-proof and Drip-proof specification (IP54)
Effective for only panel surface, case part is excluded.
To protect the controller from water leak between control panel and controller,
take note of the following items.
(1) The panel cutout dimension should be proper and have no burrs.
(2) The control panel surface to be mounted should be vertical.
The front cover (soft type, sold separately) is recommended to strengthen the
Dust-proof and Drip-proof specification.

Terminal cover [TC]

Electrical shock protecting terminal cover

Specified specifications

Input, Scale range : Shipped as specified input and scale range.
Alarm action : Shipped as specified alarm action. (A1, A2)
Control action : Shipped as specified control action.
Cooling action mode : Shipped as specified action mode.
[Applied to the option Heating•Cooling control output]
Transmission output : Shipped as specified output.
[Applied to the option Transmission output]
External setting : Shipped as specified input.
[Applied to the option External setting]

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13. Troubleshooting

If any malfunctions occur, refer to the following items after checking the

power and the wiring.

Warning

Turn the power supply to the instrument off before wiring or checking.
Working or touching the terminal with the power switched on may
result in Electric Shock, which can cause severe injury or death.
Moreover, the instrument must be grounded before the power supply to the
instrument is turned on.

<Indication>

Phenomenon Presumed cause and the action
If the PV display is
indicating [
or no indication.

If [
blinking on the
PV display.

If [ ] is
blinking on the
PV display.

] is

]

• Control output OFF function is working.
Press the
the function. (page 39)

• Thermocouple or RTD is burnt out.

[In the case of Thermocouple]

If the input terminal of the instrument is
shorted, and if nearby room temperature is
indicated, the instrument should be normal
and the sensor may be burnt out.

[In the case of RTD]

If approx. 100
to the input terminal between A-B of the
instrument and between B-B is shorted, and
if nearby 0
instrument should be normal and the sensor
may be burnt out.

• Lead wire of thermocouple or RTD is not securely

mounted to the instrument terminal.

• Polarity of thermocouple or compensating lead wire

is reversed.

• Codes (A, B, B) of RTD do not agree with the

instrument terminal.

key for approx. 1s to release

of resistance is connected

(32 ) is indicated, the

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<Indication>

Phenomenon Presumed cause and the action

If indication
of PV display
is abnormal or
unstable.

• Designation of the Sensor input is improper.

Set the Sensor input properly by the Rotary switch

(SW303) and the DIP switch (SW304).
(page 12, 13)

• Temperature unit (

or ) is mistaken.

Set the unit properly by the DIP switch. (page 12)

• Sensor correcting value is unsuitable.

Set the value suitably. (page 25)

• Specification of the Thermocouple or RTD is improper.

• AC may be leaking into thermocouple or the RTD
circuit.

• There may be an equipment producing an inductive
fault or noise near the controller.

<Key operation>

Phenomenon Presumed cause and the action
If setting mode

cannot be selected.
If settings are
impossible.
If the value does
not change by the

, keys.
If the setting
indication does not
change in the rated
scale range even if
the

, keys

are pressed, and

• Manual control is selected.
Change the mode to Automatic control. (page 38)

• Setting value lock (mode 1 or 2) is designated.
Release the lock designation. (page 24)

• During PID auto-tuning.
Cancel the tuning if necessary. (page 19)

• Main setting value high limit or low limit may be

set at the point the value does not change.

Set it again by Auxiliary function setting

mode 1.
setting is impossible.
If it does not start
even if the key
is pressed in the

• Step time is not set.
Set the step time. (page 37)

Program mode.

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<Control>

Phenomenon Presumed cause and the action

If process variable
(temperature) does
not rise.

• Thermocouple or RTD is burnt out.

[In the case of Thermocouple]

If the input terminal of the instrument is
connected, and if nearby room temperature is
indicated, the instrument should be normal
and sensor may be burnt out.

[In the case of RTD]

If approx. 100

of resistance is connected
to the input terminals between A-B of the
instrument and between B-B is shorted, and
if nearby 0

(32 ) is indicated, the
instrument should be normal and sensor may be
burnt out.

• Lead wire of thermocouple or RTD is not securely
mounted to the instrument terminal.

If it does not

control.
(Indicates only
PV display)

• Program mode is selected.
If running by Program mode, press the
When performing by Fixed value control, press the

key for approx. 3s while the key is

being pressed to select the Fixed value control

key.

mode. (page 36, 37)

If the main output
or cooling output
has kept its ON
status.
If the main output
or cooling output
has kept its OFF
status.

• Main output low limit setting value or cooling

output low limit setting value is set to 100% or
greater in Auxiliary function setting mode 2.

Set the value appropriately. (page 29, 30)

• Main output high limit setting value or cooling

output high limit setting value is set to 0% or
less in Auxiliary function setting mode 2.

Set the value appropriately. (page 29, 30)

If any unexplained malfunctions occur other than the above mentioned, make
inquiries at our agency or the shop where you purchased the unit.

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14. Character table

<Main setting mode>

Character Item Initial Data

Main setting

0

<Sub setting mode>

Character Item Initial Data

Setting value memory number 1
Auto-tuning Perform/Cancel - - - -: Cancel
Main proportional band 2.5%
Cooling proportional band 1.0 times
Integral time setting 200s
Derivative time setting 50s
Main proportional cycle R/M: 30s

S/M: 3s

Cooling proportional cycle R/M: 30s

S/M: 3s
Manual reset setting
Alarm 1 setting
Alarm 2 setting
Heater burnout alarm setting 0.0A
Loop break alarm time setting 0 minutes
Loop break alarm span setting

0.0

0

0

0

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<Auxiliary function setting mode 1>

Character Item Initial Data

Setting value lock designation - - - -: Unlock
Main setting value high limit
Main setting value low limit
Sensor correction setting
Overlap band/Dead band setting
Remote/Local change

400

0

0.0

0

: Local
Instrument number setting 0
Transfer rate selection 9600bps
Communication protocol

: IMO

standard protocol

<Auxiliary function setting mode 2>

Character Item Initial Data

Scaling high limit setting
Scaling low limit setting
Decimal point place selection No decimal point
PV filter time constant 0.0 seconds
Main output high limit setting 100%
Main output low limit setting 0%
Main ON/OFF action hysteresis
Cooling action mode selection Air cooling
Cooling output high limit 100%
Cooling output low limit 0%
Cooling ON/OFF action

1370

−200

1.0

1.0

hysteresis

Alarm 1 action Energized/Deenergized
Alarm 2 action Energized/Deenergized

Alarm 1 hysteresis setting
Alarm 2 hysteresis setting
Alarm 1 delayed timer setting 0 seconds
Alarm 2 delayed timer setting 0 seconds

1.0

1.0

: Energized
: Energized

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IMO CHARACTER TABLE FCR-13A

Character Item Initial Data

External setting high limit
External setting low limit
Transmission output selection PV transmission
Transmission output high limit
Transmission output low limit
Display selection when control

400
0

400
0

output is off
Main setting value rising rate
Main setting value falling rate
Output selection when input
burnout

0

/minute

0

/minute

: Turns the

control output off

<Program mode>

Character Item Initial Data

Program control change
Step 1 time setting 00.00
Step 2 time setting 00.00
Step 3 time setting 00.00
Step 4 time setting 00.00
Step 5 time setting 00.00
Step 6 time setting 00.00
Step 7 time setting 00.00

Fixed value control

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***** Inquiry *****

For any inquiries about this unit, please contact the sho
where you purchased the unit after checking the followin

p

g.

[Example]

• Model --------------------------- FCR-13A-R/M

• Type of input ------------------ K

• Option --------------------------- A2, TV, C5, W(20A)

• Instrument number ---------- No. xxxxxx

In addition to the above, please let us know the details of th
malfunction, if any, and the operating condition

s.

e

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