Temperature Controllers
Temperature Controllers 900-TC
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| Bulletin | 900-TC8 | 900-TC16 | 900-TC32 |
| Dimensions: Height Width Depth |
96 mm 48 mm 78 mm |
48 mm 48 mm 78 mm |
24 mm 48 mm 100 mm |
| Sample Rate | 250 or 500 ms | 500 ms | |
| Indication Accuracy | ±0.5% PV ±1 digit max. | ||
| Heating/Cooling Control Mode |
ü | ü | ü |
| Control Method | ON/OFF or 2-PID (auto-tune and self-tune) with time proportioning ON/OFF output | ||
| Inputs | • Thermocouple Input • Platinum Resistance Temperature Sensor • Analog Input 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA / 1…5V DC, 0…5V DC, 0…10V DC, 0…50mV DC ¬ • Non-Contact Temperature Sensor |
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| Control Output 1 | • Relay Output (electromechanical) • Voltage Output for Solid-State Relay • Triac Output (AC only) • Analog Output 4…20 mA and 0…20 mA |
• Relay Output (electromechanical) • Voltage Output for Solid-State Relay |
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| Control Output 2 | • Voltage Output for Solid-State Relay • Triac Output (AC only) |
• Voltage Output for Solid-State Relay (with option unit) | — |
| Max. Number of Alarms | 3 | 2 (with option unit) | 1 |
| RS-232C Communications Function |
ü (with option unit) | — | — |
| RS-485 Communications Function |
ü (with option unit) | ü (with option unit) | ü |
| Event Input | ü (with option unit) | ü (with option unit) | — |
| Run/Stop via Keypad or Interrupts |
ü | ü | Keypad |
| Multiple SP Selection via Keypad or Interrupts |
ü | ü | Keypad |
| Heater Burnout and Heater Short Alarm | ü | ü | — |
| ¬ 900-TC32 only available with 0…50 mV DC. | |||
Temperature Controllers 900-TC8
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| Power Supply Voltage | Max. No. of Alarms Supported | Control Output 1 |
Control Output 2 |
Supports Heater Burnout (Open) and Heater Short-Circuit Alarm | Cat. No. |
| Input Type: Thermocouple or RTD | |||||
| 100… 240V AC |
3 | Relay | — | No | 900-TC8RGTZ25 |
| — | Yes (1-Phase) | 900-TC8RGTH1Z25 | |||
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | No | 900-TC8RVGTZ25 | |||
| — | Yes (3-Phase) | 900-TC8RGTH3Z25 | |||
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | — | No | 900-TC8VGTZ25 | ||
| — | Yes (1-Phase) | 900-TC8VGTH1Z25 | |||
| Triac | No | 900-TC8VYGTZ25 | |||
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | No | 900-TC8VVGTZ25 | |||
| — | Yes (3-Phase) | 900-TC8VGTH3Z25 | |||
| 0...20 or 4...20 mA Analog Output | — | No | 900-TC8ACGTZ25 | ||
| Triac | No | 900-TC8ACYGTZ25 | |||
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | No | 900-TC8ACVGTZ25 | |||
| 24V AC/DC | 3 | Relay | — | No | 900-TC8RGTU25 |
| — | Yes (1-Phase) | 900-TC8RGTH1U25 | |||
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | — | No | 900-TC8VGTU25 | ||
| — | Yes (1-Phase) | 900-TC8VGTH1U25 | |||
| 0...20 or 4...20 mA Analog Output | — | No | 900-TC8ACGTU25 | ||
| Input Type: Analog Current & Voltage 0...20 and 4...20 mA 0...5, 1...5, and 0...10V DC | |||||
| 100… 240V AC |
3 | Relay | — | Yes (1-Phase) | 900-TC8RABH1Z25 |
| Relay | — | No | 900-TC8RABZ25 | ||
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | — | Yes (1-Phase) | 900-TC8VABH1Z25 | ||
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | — | No | 900-TC8VABZ25 | ||
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | Triac | No | 900-TC8VYABZ25 | ||
| 0...20 or 4...20 mA Analog Output | — | No | 900-TC8ACABZ25 | ||
| A current transformer (CT) is not provided with the unit. | |||||
| When the heating and cooling function or the heater burnout alarm is used, one of the relay alarm outputs can be used as the heating or cooling output or heater burnout alarm. | |||||
Temperature Controllers 900-TC16
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| Power Supply Voltage | Max. No. of Alarms Supported | Control Output T | Supports Heater Burnout (Open) and Heater Short-Circuit Alarm | Cat. No. |
| Input Type: Thermocouple or RTD | ||||
| 100… 240V AC |
2 | Relay | Yes ¬ | 900-TC16RGTZ25 |
| Triac | Yes ¬ | 900-TC16YGTZ25 | ||
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | Yes ¬ | 900-TC16VGTZ25 | ||
| 0...20 or 4...20 mA Analog Output | No | 900-TC16ACGTZ25 | ||
| 24V AC/DC | 2 | Relay | Yes ¬ | 900-TC16RGTU25 |
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | Yes ¬ | 900-TC16VGTU25 | ||
| 0...20 or 4...20 mA Analog Output | No | 900-TC16ACGTU25 | ||
| Input Type: Analog Current & Voltage 0...20 and 4...20 mA 0...5, 1...5, and 0...10V DC | ||||
| 100… 240V AC |
2 | Relay | Yes ¬ | 900-TC16RABZ25 |
| Triac | Yes ¬ | 900-TC16YABZ25 | ||
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | Yes ¬ | 900-TC16VABZ25 | ||
| 0...20 or 4...20 mA Analog Output | No | 900-TC16ACABZ25 | ||
| 24V AC/DC | Relay | Yes ¬ | 900-TC16RABU25 | |
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | Yes ¬ | 900-TC16VABU25 | ||
| 0...20 or 4...20 mA Analog Output | No | 900-TC16ACABU25 | ||
| A current transformer (CT) is not provided with the unit. | ||||
| When the heating and cooling function or the heater burnout alarm is used, one of the relay alarm outputs can be used as the heating or cooling output or heater burnout alarm. | ||||
| ¬ To implement the single-phase or three-phase heater burnout and heater short alarm function, an option module must be inserted into the 900-TC16 controller. For a list of 900-TC16 option modules, refer to the Option Units table. The heater burnout and heater short alarm is available by mounting the appropriate option module into any 900-TC16 controller that supports (yes) the heater burnout (open) or heater short-circuit feature. | ||||
| T The Bulletin 900-TC16 can have a second ON/OFF control output (SSR) by adding an option unit to the controller. Refer to Option Units table. | ||||
Temperature Controllers 900-TC32
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| Power Supply Voltage | Max. No. of Alarms Supported | Control Output Type | RS485 Communication Port | Cat. No. |
| Controller with Thermocouple Support | ||||
| 100… 240V AC |
1 | Relay | No | 900-TC32RTZ25 |
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | 900-TC32VTZ25 | |||
| 24V AC/DC | 1 | Relay | No | 900-TC32RTU25 |
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | 900-TC32VTU25 | |||
| 100… 240V AC |
No | Relay | Yes | 900-TC32CRTZ25 |
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | 900-TC32CVTZ25 | |||
| 24V AC/DC | No | Relay | Yes | 900-TC32CRTU25 |
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | 900-TC32CVTU25 | |||
| Controller with Platinum RTD Support | ||||
| 100… 240V AC |
1 | Relay | No | 900-TC32RPZ25 |
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | 900-TC32VPZ25 | |||
| 24V AC/DC | 1 | Relay | No | 900-TC32RPU25 |
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | 900-TC32VPU25 | |||
| 100… 240V AC |
No | Relay | Yes | 900-TC32CRPZ25 |
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | 900-TC32CVPZ25 | |||
| 24V AC/DC | No | Relay | Yes | 900-TC32CRPU25 |
| Voltage (for driving SSR) | 900-TC32CVPU25 | |||
| If the heating/cooling function is used, ALM1 will be used for the cooling control output and so the alarm output relay will not be available. | ||||
| Cat. Nos. with a C designator (e.g., Cat. No. 900-TC32C___) include RS-485 communications, but do not have an alarm (or cooling) output. | ||||
Option Units
Bulletins 900-TC8 and 900-TC16 - Only One Option Unit per Controller
The unit provides communications or event input functionality.
| Bulletin No. | Name | Function | Cat. No. |
| 900-TC8 | Communications Unit | RS-232C communications Ø | 900-TC8232 v |
| RS-485 communications | 900-TC8COM v | ||
| Event Input Unit | Event input z | 900-TC8EIM | |
| 900-TC16 | Communications and 1‑Phase Heater Burnout Unit and Heater Short | RS-485 communications with single-phase heater burnout (open) and heater short-circuit failure detection ª | 900-TC16NCOM |
| Event Input Unit with 1‑Phase Heater Burnout and Heater Short | Event Input with single-phase heater burnout (open) and heater short-circuit failure detection z ª | 900-TC16NEIM | |
| Event Input Unit | Event Input z | 900-TC16NACEIM | |
| Communications Unit | RS-485 communications | 900-TC16NACCOM | |
| Communications and 3‑Phase Heater Burnout and Heater Short Unit | RS-485 communications with 3-phase heater burnout (open) and heater short-circuit failure detection | 900-TC16NCOMP3 | |
| Communications and Second Voltage (SSR) Output Unit | RS-485 communications and a second voltage (SSR) output | 900-TC16NCOMV2 | |
| 1-Phase Heater Burnout and second voltage (SSR) output | 1-Phase Heater burnout (open) and heater short-circuit failure detection with a second control voltage (SSR) output | 900-TC16P1V2 | |
| Ø Enables direct RS-232 connection to personal computer using 900BuilderLite™ software. A Cat. No. 900-CP1X cable or equivalent is also required. | |||
| z Provides two event inputs. Allows selecting up to 4 different pre-configured set points, controller Run/Stop or Auto/Manual mode, from 2 external inputs. | |||
| ª Heater burnout is not available for 0...20 or 4…20 mA analog output style 900-TC16 controllers such as the 900-TC16AC. | |||
| v To obtain 38.4 k baud rate, Series B communiation units must be used with any 900-TC8x controller catalog number from the Product Selection table on the previous page. | |||
Accessories
Current Transformer (Use with Bulletins 900-TC8 and 900-TC16 Only for Heater Burnout)
| For Use With | Hole Diameter ¬ | Cat. No. |
| 900-TC8, 900-TC16 | 5.8 dia. | 900-CT1 |
| 12.0 dia. | 900-CT2 | |
| ¬ The hole diameter is the only functional difference between the Cat. No. 900-CT1 and the Cat. No. 900-CT2. Current output to controller is the same. | ||
900BuilderLite™ Personal Computer Configuration Software
(For Enhanced Functionality of 900-TC8 and 900-TC16 Controllers)
Free software. Allows online configuration and monitoring (direct or network) plus program upload/download capability to/from PC disk media for any enhanced 900-TC8 or 900-TC16 controller.
Note: To obtain the free software, go to http://www.ab.com and use the A-Z Product Directory under "Resources" to locate the Temperature Controller home page. With the Bulletin 900-TC Single-Loop website displayed, go to the "Get Software" selection in the upper right and click on 900BuilderLite. Follow the download instructions.
| Accessory | Cat. No. |
| Free configuration software for Bulletin 900-TC8 and 900-TC16 controllers. | 900-BLDLTSW1 |
900Builder Personal Computer Configuration Software
Allows graphical configuration and monitoring of controller parameters with data-logging and trending, plus program upload/download capability for any Bulletin 900-TCx controller.
| Accessory | Cat. No. |
| 900Builder™ Personal Computer Configuration Software for Bulletin 900-TC32 Temperature Controllers (available in CD format only) | 900-BLDSW1 |
USB Direct Communication Cable
This cable allows direct 1-to-1 (no network capability) communication between a PC USB port and the serial port of a Bulletin 900-TC16 or a 900-TC8 controller. No communication option unit is required. The cable can be used with the 900BuilderLite™ software to modify parameters, monitor controller operation, and upload or download parameters to/from PC disk media.
| Accessory | Cat. No. |
| USB-Serial Conversion Cable | 900-CPOEM1 |
Interface Converter (RS-232/USB to RS-485) Model
Converts personal computer RS-232 or USB (Ser. B or later) communications to RS-485. Use for interface with up to 31 units of controllers type 900-TC8 or 900-TC16 with communication option board or 900-TC32Cxx.
| Bulletin | Size | Power Supply Voltage | Cat. No. |
| 900-CONV | 30 mm (W) x 80 mm (H) x 78 mm (D) | 100…240V AC | 900-CONVZ25 |
| 24V AC/DC | 900-CONVU25 | ||
RS-232 Interface Cable
Allows connection between a 900-TC8 with a 900-TC8232 option unit and a PC using 900Builder software or PC with 900Builder and a 900-CONV RS232-to-RS485 converter.
| Accessory | Cat. No. |
| RS-232 cable with 9-pin female D shell and 3 flying leads (3 m) | 900-CP1X |