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Precautions for Safe Use
Be sure to observe the following precautions to prevent malfunction
or adverse affects on the performance or functionality of the product.
Not doing so may occasionally result in faulty operation.
1. This product is specifically designed for indoor use only.
Do not use this product outdoors or in any of the following places:
• Places directly subject to heat radiated from heating equipment.
• Places subject to splashing liquid or oil atmosphere.
• Places subject to direct sunlight.
• Places subject to dust or corrosive gas (in particular, sulfide gas
and ammonia gas).
• Places subject to intense temperature change.
• Places subject to icing and condensation.
• Places subject to vibration and large shocks.
2. Use and store the product within the rated ambient temperature
and humidity.
Gang-mounting two or more Temperature Controllers, or
mounting Temperature Controllers above each other may cause
heat to build up inside the Temperature Controllers, which will
shorten their service life. In such a case, use forced cooling by
fans or other means of air ventilation to cool down the
Temperature Controllers.
3. To allow heat to escape, do not block the area around the product.
Do not block the ventilation holes on the product.
4. Be sure to wire properly with correct polarity of terminals.
5. Use the specified size (M3.5, width 7.2 mm or less) crimped
terminals for wiring. To connect bare wires to the terminal block,
use stranded or solid copper wires with a gage of AWG24 to
AWG14 (equal to a cross-sectional area of 0.205 to 2.081 mm2).
(The stripping length is 5 to 6 mm.) Up to two wires of the same
size and type or two crimp terminals can be inserted into a single
terminal.
6. Do not wire the terminals that are not used.
7. To avoid inductive noise, keep the wiring for the product’s terminal
block away from power cables carry high voltages or large
currents. Also, do not wire power lines together with or parallel to
product wiring. Using shielded cables and using separate conduits
or ducts is recommended.
Attach a surge suppressor or noise filter to peripheral devices that
generate noise (in particular, motors, transformers, solenoids,
magnetic coils, or other equipment that have an inductance
component).
When a noise filter is used at the power supply, first check the
voltage or current, and attach the noise filter as close as possible
to the product.
Allow as much space as possible between the product and
devices that generate powerful high frequencies (high-frequency
welders, high-frequency sewing machines, etc.) or surge.
8. Use this product within the rated load and power supply.
9. Make sure that the rated voltage is attained within 2 seconds of
turning ON the power by using a switch or relay contact. If the
voltage is applied gradually, the power may not be reset or output
malfunctions may occur.
10.Make sure that the Temperature Controller has 30 minutes or
more to warm up after turning ON the power before starting actual
control operations to ensure the correct temperature display.
11.When executing self-tuning, turn ON power to the load (e.g.,
heater) at the same time as or before supplying power to the
product. If power is turned ON to the product before turning ON
power to the load, self-tuning will not be performed properly and
optimum control will not be achieved.
12.A switch or circuit breaker must be provided close to the product.
The switch or circuit breaker must be within easy reach of the
operator, and must be marked as a disconnecting means for this
unit.
13.Always turn OFF the power supply before pulling out the interior of
the product, and never touch nor apply shock to the terminals or
electronic components. When inserting the interior of the product,
do not allow the electronic components to touch the case.
14.Do not use paint thinner or similar chemical to clean with. Use
standard grade alcohol.
15.Design the system (e.g., control panel) considering the 2 seconds
of delay that the product's output to be set after power ON.
16.The output may turn OFF when shifting to certain levels. Take this
into consideration when performing control.
17.The number of EEPROM write operations is limited. Therefore,
use RAM write mode when frequently overwriting data during
communications or other operations.
18.Always touch a grounded piece of metal before touching the
Temperature Controller to discharge static electricity from your
body.
19.Control output that is voltage output is not isolated from the
internal circuits. When using a grounded thermocouple, do not
connect any of the control output terminals to ground. (Doing so
may result in an unwanted circuit path, causing error in the
measured temperature.
20.When replacing the body of the Temperature Controller, check the
condition of the terminals. If corroded terminals are used, contact
failure in the terminals may cause the temperature inside the
Temperature Controller to increase, possibly resulting in fire. If the
terminals are corroded, replace the case as well.
21.Use suitable tools when taking the Temperature Controller apart
for disposal. Sharp parts inside the Temperature Controller may
cause injury.
22.Check the orientation of the connectors on the Conversion Cable
before connecting the Conversion Cable. Do not force a connector
if it does not connect smoothly. Using excessive force may
damage the connector.
23.Do not place heavy object on the Conversion Cable, bend the
cable past its natural bending radius, or pull on the cable with
undue force.
24.Do not connect or disconnect the Conversion Cable while
communications are in progress. Product faults or malfunction
may occur.
25.Make sure that the Conversion Cable’s metal components are not
touching the external power terminals.
26.Do not touch the connectors on the Conversion Cable with wet
hands. Electrical shock may result.
Precautions for Correct Use
Service Life
1. Use the product within the following temperature and humidity
ranges:
Temperature: −10 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)
Humidity: 25% to 85%
If the product is installed inside a control board, the ambient
temperature must be kept to under 55°C, including the
temperature around the product.
2. The service life of electronic devices like Temperature Controllers
is determined not only by the number of times the relay is switched
but also by the service life of internal electronic components.
Component service life is affected by the ambient temperature: the
higher the temperature, the shorter the service life and, the lower
the temperature, the longer the service life. Therefore, the service
life can be extended by lowering the temperature of the
Temperature Controller.
3. When two or more Temperature Controllers are mounted
horizontally close to each other or vertically next to one another,
the internal temperature will increase due to heat radiated by the
Temperature Controllers and the service life will decrease. In such
a case, use forced cooling by fans or other means of air ventilation
to cool down the Temperature Controllers. When providing forced
cooling, however, be careful not to cool down the terminals
sections alone to avoid measurement errors.
Measurement Accuracy
1. When extending or connecting the thermocouple lead wire, be
sure to use compensating wires that match the thermocouple
types.
2. When extending or connecting the lead wire of the platinum
resistance thermometer, be sure to use wires that have low
resistance and keep the resistance of the three lead wires the
same.
3. Mount the product so that it is horizontally level.
4. If the measurement accuracy is low, check to see if input shift has
been set correctly.
Waterproofing
The degree of protection is as shown below. Sections without any
specification on their degree of protection or those with IP@0 are not
waterproof.
E5CZ
E5AZ
E5EZ
Front panel: IP66 (indoor use)
Rear case: IP20, Terminal section: IP00
E5CZ-U Front panel: Equivalent to IP50, rear case: IP20,
Terminals: IP00