CONTENTS

1. Model number Page

1.1 Model number ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
1.2 How to read the rated label ------------------------------------------------------------ 5
2. Name and functions of the sections ------------------------------------------- 6
3. External dimensions
3.1 External dimensions ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
3.2 Tool cable (AKT4H820) external dimensions -------------------------------------- 7
3.3 CT (Current transformer) external dimensions ------------------------------------ 7
3.4 Terminal cover (AKT4H801) external dimensions -------------------------------- 8
4. Mounting to the control panel ------------------------------------------------------ 9
4.1 Panel cutout ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
4.2 Mounting and removal to/from the control panel ---------------------------------- 9
5. Wiring
5.1 Terminal arrangement ------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
5.2 Lead wire solderless terminal -------------------------------------------------------- 10
5.3 Wiring of Heater burnout alarm ------------------------------------------------------ 10
6. Settings
6.1 Setting procedures ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
6.2 Setup --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
6.3 Basic operation of settings ------------------------------------------------------------ 11
6.4 Operation flowchart --------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
6.5 Main setting mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
6.6 Sub setting mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
6.7 Auxiliary function setting mode ------------------------------------------------------- 16
6.8 Setup mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
7. Operation
7.1 Starting operation------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
7.2 Control output OFF function----------------------------------------------------------- 23
7.3 Auto/Manual control switching ------------------------------------------------------- 24
7.4 Indicating Output MV (manipulated variable) ------------------------------------ 24
7.5 Auto-tuning/Auto-reset Perform/Cancel ------------------------------------------- 24
8. Basic usage
8.1 ON/OFF control ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
8.2 PID control ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
8.3 How to use the alarm output --------------------------------------------------------- 25
8.4 Changing PV color ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
9. Auto-reset and ARW
9.1 Auto-reset --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
9.2 ARW (Anti-reset windup) -------------------------------------------------------------- 27
10. Auto-tuning --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
11. Action explanation
11.1 OUT1 PID, PI, PD, P actions ------------------------------------------------------- 29
11.2 OUT1 ON/OFF action ---------------------------------------------------------------- 29
11.3 Heater burnout alarm action -------------------------------------------------------- 30
11.4 Alarm action ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
11.5 OUT2 (Heating/Cooling control) action [Reverse (Heating) action] ------- 31
11.6 OUT2 (Heating/Cooling control) action [Reverse (Heating) action]
(When setting dead band) ----------------------------------------------------------- 31
11.7 OUT2 (Heating/Cooling control) action [Reverse (Heating) action]
(When setting overlap band) ------------------------------------------------------- 32
11.8 OUT2 (Heating/Cooling control) action [Direct (Cooling) action] ---------- 32
11.9 OUT2 (Heating/Cooling control) action [Direct (Cooling) action]
(When setting dead band) ---------------------------------------------------------- 33
11.10 OUT2 (Heating/Cooling control) action [Direct (Cooling) action]
(When setting overlap band) ------------------------------------------------------ 33
11.11 SV rise rate, SV fall rate setting action ----------------------------------------- 34
12. Communication
12.1 System configuration ----------------------------------------------------------------- 36
12.2 Wiring ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36
12.3 Communication parameter setting ------------------------------------------------ 38
12.4 Communication procedures -------------------------------------------------------- 39
12.5 MEWTOCOL --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
12.6 Modbus protocol ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
13. Specifications
13.1 Standard specifications -------------------------------------------------------------- 57
13.2 Optional specifications --------------------------------------------------------------- 60
14.Troubleshooting
14.1 Indication -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
14.2 Key operation -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63
14.3 Control ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63
14.4 Communication------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing this Temperature controller KT4H/B.
This manual contains instructions for the mounting, functions, operations and notes when operating the KT4H/B.
For model confirmation and unit specifications, please read this manual carefully before starting operation.
To prevent accidents arising from the misuse of this controller, please ensure the operator receives this manual.

Notes
• This instrument should be used in accordance with the specifications described in the manual.
If it is not used according to the specifications, it may malfunction or cause fire.
• Be sure to follow the warnings, cautions and notices. Not doing so could cause serious injury or accidents.
• The contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
• Care has been taken to assure that the contents of this instruction manual are correct, but if there are
any doubts, mistakes or questions, please inform our sales department.
• This instrument is designed to be installed in a control panel. If it is not, measures must be taken to
ensure that the operator cannot touch power terminals or other high voltage sections.
• Any unauthorized transfer or copying of this document, in part or in whole, is prohibited.
• Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damages or secondary
damages incurred as a result of using this product, including any indirect damages.

Safety precautions (Be sure to read these precautions before using this instrument.)
The safety precautions are classified into categories: “Warning” and “Caution”.
Depending on circumstances, procedures indicated by Caution may be linked to serious results, so be
sure to follow the directions for usage.

Warning
Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause death or serious injury, if not carried
out properly.

Caution
Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause superficial to medium injury or
physical damage or may degrade or damage the product, if not carried out properly.

Warning
• To prevent an electric shock or fire, do not handle the inner assembly.
• To prevent an electric shock, fire or damage to instrument, do not replace parts.

Safety precautions
• To ensure safe and correct use, thoroughly read and understand this manual before using this instrument.
• This instrument is intended to be used for industrial machinery, machine tools and measuring
equipment. Verify correct usage after consulting purpose of use with our agency or main office. (Never
use this instrument for medical purposes with which human lives are involved.)
• External protection devices such as protection equipment against excessive temperature rise, etc.
must be installed, as malfunction of this product could result in serious damage to the system or injury
to personnel.
• This instrument must be used under the conditions and environment described in this manual.
Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. does not accept liability for any injury, loss of life or
damage occurring due to the instrument being used under conditions not otherwise stated in this manual.

Caution with respect to Export Trade Control Ordinance

To avoid this instrument from being used as a component in, or as being utilized in the manufacture of weapons
of mass destruction (i.e. military applications, military equipment, etc.), please investigate the end users and
the final use of this instrument. In the case of resale, ensure that this instrument is not illegally exported.

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Precautions
1. Installation precautions

Caution
This instrument is intended to be used under the following environmental conditions
(IEC61010-1): Overvoltage category , Pollution degree 2
Ensure the mounting location corresponds to the following conditions:
• A minimum of dust, and an absence of corrosive gases
• No flammable, explosive gases
• No mechanical vibrations or shocks
• No exposure to direct sunlight, an ambient temperature of 0 to 50 (32 to 122 ) that does not change
rapidly
• An ambient non-condensing humidity of 35 to 85%RH
• No large capacity electromagnetic switches or cables through which large current is flowing
• No water, oil or chemicals or where the vapors of these substances can come into direct contact with
the unit
Note: Do not install this instrument near flammable material even though the case of this instrument is
made of flame resistant resin.
Avoid setting this instrument directly on flammable material.
2. Wiring precautions

Caution
• Do not leave bits of wire in the instrument, because they could cause fire or malfunction.
• Use the solderless terminal with an insulation sleeve in which the M3 screw fits when wiring the KT4H/B.
• 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.
• When using a Terminal cover (AKT4H801), pass terminal wires numbered 7 to 12 into the holes of the
terminal cover. See (Fig. 3.4-2) on page 8.
• Tighten the terminal screw to within the specified torque.
If excessive force is applied to the screw when tightening, the terminal screw or case may be damaged.
• This controller does not have a built-in power switch, circuit breaker or fuse. It is necessary to install
them near the controller.
(Recommended fuse: Time-lag fuse, rated voltage 250V AC, rated current 2A)
• For a 24V AC/DC power source, do not confuse polarity when using direct current (DC).
• Do not apply a commercial power source to the sensor which is connected to the input terminal nor
allow the power source to come into contact with the sensor.
• To extend a thermocouple’s lead wire, be sure to use a compensating lead wire in accordance with
the sensor input specification.
(If any other compensating lead wire is used, a temperature indication error may be caused.)
• Use the 3-wire RTD according to the sensor input specifications of this controller.
• (+) side input terminal number of 0 to 5V DC, 1 to 5V DC, 0 to 10V DC differs from that of 0 to 1V DC.
(+) side input terminal number of 0 to 5V DC, 1 to 5V DC, 0 to 10V DC: 9
(+) side input terminal number of 0 to 1V DC: 10
• When using a relay contact output type, use a relay according to the capacity of the load to protect the
built-in relay contact.
• When wiring, keep input wires (thermocouple, RTD, etc.) away from AC sources or load wires to avoid
external interference.

3. Operation and maintenance precautions

Caution
• It is recommended that the PID auto-tuning be performed on the trial run.
• Do not touch live terminals. This may cause electric shock or problems in operation.
• Turn the power supply to the instrument OFF before retightening the terminal and cleaning.
Working on or touching the terminal with the power switched ON may result in severe injury or death
due to Electric Shock.
• Use a soft, dry cloth when cleaning the instrument.
(Alcohol based substances may deface or tarnish the unit.)
• As the display section is vulnerable, do not strike or scratch it with a hard object.
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1. Model number
1.1 Model number

AKT4 1

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)

(1) Color ---------------------------------------- H: Gray, B: Black

(2) Supply voltage ---------------------------- 1: 100 to 240V AC 2: 24V AC/DC
(3) Input type ---------------------------------- 1: Multi-input (Thermocouple, RTD, DC current and DC voltage can
be selected by key operation.
For DC current input, 50 shunt resistor (AKT4810, sold separately)
must be connected between input terminals.)
(4) Control output (OUT1) ------------------ 1: Relay contact 2: Non-contact voltage (Voltage output for SSR drive)
3: DC current
(5) Alarm output ------------------------------- 1: 1 point (1a) 2: 2 points (1a+1a)
(Alarm type and Energized/Deenergized can be selected by key
operation)
(If 2 points of alarm are selected, Heating/Cooling control cannot
be added.)
(6) Heating/Cooling control (OUT2) --------- 0: Not available 1: Relay contact
2: Non-contact voltage (for SSR drive)
(7) Heater burnout alarm ------------------- 0: Not available 3: Single phase 20A 4: Single phase 50A
5: 3-phase 20A 6: 3-phase 50A
(Heater burnout alarm is not available for the DC current output type.)
(If Heating/Cooling control is selected, Heater burnout alarm cannot
be added.)
(8) Serial communication/Contact input - Blank: Not available 1: Serial communication 2: Contact input

1.2 How to read the rated label

The rated label is attached to the case.
(Example)
Supply voltage: 100 to 240V AC
(1) Input type: Multi-input
Control output (OUT1): Relay contact
Alarm output: 1 point (1a)
Heating/Cooling control (OUT2) is not added.
(2)
Heater burnout alarm is not added.
(3) Serial communication/Contact input is not added.

(Fig.1.2-1)

(1): Model number, supply voltage, input type, output type, etc. are entered.
(2): Lot number is entered.
(3): Safety standard markings

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2. Name and functions of the sections
Model
(1) KT4H or KT4B
(3)
(4)

(2)
(5) (7)
(6) (8)

(9)

Bottom view

(Fig. 2-1)
Display
(1) Action indicators
: Lights respectively when temperature unit / is selected.
T/R : Lights during Serial communication (optional) TX output.
AT : Flashes during auto-tuning or auto-reset.
OUT1 : Lights when control output is ON or Heating output (optional) is ON.
For DC current output type, it flashes corresponding to the manipulated variable in 0.25 second cycles.
OUT2 : Lights when Cooling output (optional) is ON.
EVT1 : Lights when Alarm 1 output is ON.
EVT2 : Lights when Alarm 2 output (optional) is ON or Heater burnout alarm (optional) is ON.
LOCK: Lights when Lock 1, Lock 2 or Lock 3 is selected.
(2) MEMO display : Indicates the set value memory number.
(3) PV display : Indicates the PV (process variable).
(4) SV display : Indicates the SV (set value).

Operations
(5) Mode key : Selects the setting mode, and registers the set value.
(6) OUT/OFF key : The control output ON/OFF or Auto/Manual control can be switched.
(7) Increase key : Increases the numeric value.
(8) Decrease key : Decreases the numeric value.
(9) Tool connector : By connecting the tool cable (AKT4H820, sold separately), the following operations can
be conducted from the external computer using the exclusive tool software.
(1) Reading and setting of SV, PID and various set values from external computer
(2) Reading of PV and action status
(3) Function change
Cannot be used with Serial communication option.
Please download the exclusive tool software from our website.
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3. External dimensions
3.1 External dimensions (Unit: mm) Common to KT4H/B

Mounting frame
Terminal cover (sold separately)
Rubber gasket
M3 screw

(Fig. 3.1-1)

3.2 Tool cable (AKT4H820) external dimensions (Unit: mm)

ø2.5 Plug 3-Pole type USB Plug

(Fig. 3.2-1)

3.3 CT (current transformer) external dimensions (Unit: mm)

AKT4815 (for 20A) AKT4816 (for 50A)

(Fig. 3.3-1)

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3.4 Terminal cover (AKT4H801) external dimensions (Unit: mm)

(Fig. 3.4-1)

Note when using a Terminal cover (AKT4H801)

When using a Terminal cover (AKT4H801), pass terminal wires numbered 7 to 12 into the holes of the
terminal cover. See (Fig. 3.4-2).

Terminal cover

(Fig. 3.4-2)

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4. Mounting to the control panel
4.1 Panel cutout (Unit: mm)

Caution
If lateral close mounting is used for the controller, IP66 specification (Dust-proof/Drip-proof) may
be compromised, and all warranties will be invalidated.

45 ＋0.5
0
75

n×48-3＋0.5
45 ＋0.5
0
0

Lateral close mounting

n: Number of units mounted
45 ＋0.5
0 (Fig. 4.1-1)

4.2 Mounting and removal to/from the control panel

Caution
As the mounting frame is made of resin, do not use excessive force while tightening screws,
or the mounting frame could be damaged.
Tighten screws with one rotation upon the screw tips touching the panel.
The torque is approximately 0.05 to 0.06 N•m.

How to mount the KT4H

Mount the controller vertically to the flat, rigid panel to ensure it adheres to the Dust-proof/Drip-proof specification (IP66).
Mountable panel thickness: 1 to 5mm
(1) Insert the controller from the front side of the panel. (Fig. 4.2-1)
(2) Insert the mounting frame until the frame tips come into contact with the panel, and fasten with screws.
Tighten screws with one rotation upon the screw tips touching the panel.
The torque is approximately 0.05 to 0.06 N•m. (Fig. 4.2-2)

How to remove the mounting frame (Fig. 4.2-3)

(1) Turn the power to the unit OFF, and disconnect all wires before removing the mounting frame.
(2) Insert a flat blade screwdriver between the screw frame and unit 1 .
(3) Slowly push the frame upward using the screwdriver 2 , while pushing the unit toward the panel 3 .
(4) Repeat step (2) and slowly push the frame downward using the screwdriver for the other side.
The frame can be removed little by little by repeating these steps.

Rubber gasket
Mounting frame

(Fig. 4.2-1) (Fig. 4.2-2) (Fig. 4.2-3)

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5. Wiring

Warning
Turn the power supply to the instrument off before wiring.
Working on or touching the terminal with the power switched on may result in severe injury
or death due to Electric Shock.
5.1 Terminal arrangement
• EVT1 : Alarm 1 output
• EVT2 : Alarm 2 output (option) or
Heater burnout alarm output (option)
(Utilize common output terminals.)
• OUT1 : Control output or Heating output (option)
• OUT2 : Cooling output (option)
• TC : Thermocouple input
• RTD : Resistance temperature detector input
• DC : DC current, DC voltage input
(For DC voltage input, + side
terminal number differs depending
on the voltage.)
For DC current input, 50 shunt resistor
(AKT4810, sold separately) must be
connected between input terminals.
• CT1 : Current transformer input 1
(Option: Single phase, 3-phase)
• CT2 : Current transformer input 2
(Fig. 5.1-1) (Option: 3-phase)
• DI : Contact input (option)
• RS-485: Serial communication RS-485 (option)
When using a Terminal cover (AKT4H801), refer to Section “3.4 Note when using a Terminal cover (AKT4H801)” on p.8.
5.2 Lead wire solderless terminal
Use a solderless terminal with an insulation sleeve in which an M3 screw fits as shown below.
The torque is approximately 0.63N•m.
Solderless Manufacturer Model Tightening torque
terminal
Nichifu Terminal Industries CO.,LTD. TMEV1.25Y-3
Y type
Japan Solderless Terminal MFG CO.,LTD. VD1.25-B3A
0.63N•m
Round type Nichifu Terminal Industries CO.,LTD. TMEV1.25-3
Japan Solderless Terminal MFG CO.,LTD. V1.25-3
5.8mm or less
5.8mm or less

ø 3.2mm 3.2mm

(Fig. 5.2-1)
5.3 Wiring of Heater burnout alarm (Option: Single phase, 3-phase)
This alarm is not usable for detecting heater current under phase control.
Use the current transformer (CT) provided, and pass one lead wire of the heater circuit into the hole of
the CT. (Fig. 5.3-1)
When wiring, keep the CT wire away from AC sources or load wires to avoid the external interference.
In the case of 3-phase, pass any 2 lead wires of R, S, T into the CT, and connect them with CT1 (13, 14)
and CT2 terminals (14, 15). (Fig. 5.3-2)
Solder the CT and wires connected to the CT input terminals. (There is no polarity.)
(13)
R
(14) CT1 input terminals
Power S Pass any 2 wires of R, S and T
supply into CT.
ＣＴ
T
Solder the CT and wires connected
to the CT input terminals. (There
is no polarity.)

Heater (Fig. 5.3-1) (Fig. 5.3-2)

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6. Settings
Characters used in this manual

Number -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Indication
Alphabet A B C D E F G H I J K L M
Indication
Alphabet N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Indication

6.1 Setting procedures

(1) Setup : Set the Input type, Alarm type, etc. in the Setup mode.
(If the users’ specification is the same as the default value of the KT4H/B, it is not
necessary to set.)
(2) Main setting mode : Set SV in the Main setting mode.

(3) Sub setting mode : Set PID, A1 value, etc.

(If the users’ PID values are the same as the default value of the KT4H/B, it is not
necessary to set.)
(4) Auxiliary function setting mode:
Select the lock function, communication conditions (serial communication option), etc.
(If the users’ specifications are the same as the default value of the KT4H/B, it is not
necessary to set.)
Power ON

Run

6.2 Setup
Setup should occur before using this controller, to set the Input type, Alarm action, Control action, etc.
according to the users’ conditions.
Default values: Input (K, -200 to 1370 ), Alarm 1 type (No alarm action), Reverse (Heating) action
If the users’ specifications are the same as the default value of the KT4H/B, it is not necessary to set up the
controller.

6.3 Basic operation of settings

To proceed to each setting mode, refer to instructions of each mode’s section.
To set or select each setting item, use the or key, then register the value with the key.

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6.4 Operation flowchart
This instrument has been classified into the following modes and setting items.
For 3 seconds after power on, the PV display indicates the
Power ON
input type, and the SV display indicates input range high limit
value (thermocouple, RTD input) or scaling high limit value
(DC voltage, current input).

Control output OFF/Manual control Control output OFF PV/SV display mode (Automatic control) (Approx. 3sec) Output MV indication
(Approx. 1sec)
Auto/Manual control

+ + (Approx. 3sec) + (Approx. 3sec)

[Main setting mode](p.13) [Sub setting mode](p.14) [Auxiliary function setting mode](p.16) [Setup mode] (p.18)
SV Auto-tuning/ Set value Input type Alarm 2
Auto-reset lock Energized/
[1] [5] [17] [25] Deenergized [41]

SV2 OUT1 Sensor Scaling high Alarm 1

proportional correction limit hysteresis
[2] band [6] [18] [26] [42]

SV3 OUT2 Communication Scaling low Alarm 2

proportional protocol limit hysteresis
[3] band [7] [19] [27] [43]

SV4 Integral time Instrument Decimal point Alarm 1 action

number place delayed timer
[4] [8] [20] [28] [44]

Derivative time Communication PV filter time Alarm 2 action

speed constant delayed timer
[9] [21] [29] [45]

ARW Data bit/Parity OUT1 high limit SV rise rate

[10] [22] [30] [46]

OUT1 Stop bit OUT1 low limit SV fall rate

proportional
cycle [11] [23] [31] [47]

OUT2 Communication OUT1 ON/OFF Direct/Reverse

proportional response time action hysteresis control action
cycle [12] [24] [32] [48]

Alarm 1 value OUT2 action AT bias

mode
[13] [33] [49]

Alarm 2 value OUT2 high limit Contact input

function
[14] [34] [50]

Heater burnout OUT2 low limit Output status

alarm value selection when
[15] [35] input abnormal[51]

Heater burnout Overlap/Dead OUT/OFF key

alarm 2 value band function
[16] [36] [52]

OUT2 ON/OFF Backlight

action hysteresis
[37] [53]

Alarm 1 type PV color

[38] [54]

Alarm 2 type PV color

range
[Key operation] [39] [55]
• + : Press key while pressing key.
• + (Approx.3sec) : Press key for 3 seconds while pressing key. Alarm 1 Backlight time
• + ( Approx.3sec) : Press key for 3 seconds while pressing key. Energized/
• : This means that if key is pressed, the set value is saved, Deenergized [40] [56]
and the controller proceeds to the next setting item.
• Setting items with dotted lines are optional, and they appear only when the options are added.
• Numbers such as [1], [2], etc. are setting item numbers.

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6.5 Main setting mode
To enter the Main setting mode, press key in the PV/SV display mode.
To set or select each setting item, use or key, then register the value with key.
Setting item numbers such as [1], [2], etc. are the same as those on the “6.4 Operation flowchart” (p.12).
Character Name, Function, Setting range Default value
[1] SV setting 0
• Sets SV.
• Setting range: Scaling low limit to Scaling high limit

[2] SV2 setting 0

• Sets SV2.
Not available if the Contact input option is not applied, if Serial communication option is
applied, or if OUT/OFF external selection 2 is selected during Contact input function
selection.
• Setting range: Scaling low limit to Scaling high limit
[3] SV3 setting 0
• Sets SV3.
Not available if the Contact input option is not applied, if Serial communication option is
applied, or if OUT/OFF external selection 1 or 2 is selected during Contact input
function selection.
• Setting range: Scaling low limit to Scaling high limit
[4] SV4 setting 0
• Sets SV4.
Not available if the Contact input option is not applied, if Serial communication option is
applied, or if OUT/OFF external selection 1 or 2 is selected during Contact input
function selection.
• Setting range: Scaling low limit to Scaling high limit

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6.6 Sub setting mode
To enter the Sub setting mode, press key while pressing key in the PV/SV display mode.
To set or select each setting item, use or key, then register the value with key.
Setting item numbers such as [5], [6], etc. are the same as those on the “6.4 Operation flowchart” (p.12).

Character Name, Function, Setting range Default value

[5] Auto-tuning/Auto-reset selection
• Selects Auto-tuning Perform/Cancel (PID) or Auto-reset Perform/Cancel (P, PD action).
Not available for ON/OFF and PI actions.
• If the auto-tuning is cancelled during the process, P, I and D values revert to the previous
values before auto-tuning was performed.
• If the auto-tuning is not finished after 4 hours, it is cancelled automatically.
• Auto-reset is cancelled in approximately 4 minutes. It cannot be released while performing
this function.
• : Auto-tuning/Auto-reset Cancel
/ : Auto-tuning/Auto-reset Perform
[6] OUT1 proportional band setting 10
• Sets the proportional band for OUT1.
OUT1 becomes ON/OFF action when set to 0 or 0.0
• Setting range: 0 to 1000 (2000 ), TC or RTD input with a decimal point: 0.0 to 1000.0 ( )
DC input: 0.0 to 100.0%
[Percentage of the scaling span (scaling high limit - scaling low limit)]
[7] OUT2 proportional band setting 1.0 times
• Sets the proportional band for OUT2.
OUT2 becomes ON/OFF action when set to 0.0.
Not available if Heating/Cooling control option is not added, or if OUT1 is ON/OFF action.
• Setting range: 0.0 to 10.0 times (multiplying factor to OUT1 proportional band)
[8] Integral time setting 200 seconds
• Sets integral time for OUT1.
Off when set to 0.
Not available if OUT1 is ON/OFF action.
Auto-reset can be performed when PD is control action (I=0).
• Setting range: 0 to 1000 seconds
[9] Derivative time setting 50 seconds
• Sets derivative time for OUT1.
Off when set to 0.
Not available if OUT1 is ON/OFF action.
• Setting range: 0 to 300 seconds
[10] ARW setting 50%
• Sets ARW (anti-reset windup) for OUT1.
Available only when PID is the control action.
• Setting range: 0 to 100%
[11] OUT1 proportional cycle setting Relay contact: 30sec
• Sets proportional cycle for OUT1. Non-contact voltage: 3sec
For relay contact output, if the proportional cycle time is decreased, the frequency of the
relay action increases, and the life of the relay contact is shortened.
Not available if OUT1 is ON/OFF action or DC current output type.
• Setting range: 1 to 120 seconds
[12] OUT2 proportional cycle setting Relay contact: 30sec
• Sets proportional cycle for OUT2. Non-contact voltage: 3sec
For relay contact output, if the proportional cycle time is decreased, the frequency of the
relay action increases, and the life of the relay contact is shortened.
Not available if Heating/Cooling control option is not applied, or when OUT2 is ON/OFF
action.
• Setting range: 1 to 120 seconds

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 Character Name, Function, Setting range Default value
[13] Alarm 1 value setting 0
• Sets action point for Alarm 1 output.
Setting the value to 0 or 0.0 disables the function (except Process high and Process low
alarm).
Not available if No alarm action is selected during Alarm 1 type selection.
• Setting range: Refer to (Table 6.6-1).
[14] Alarm 2 value setting 0
• Sets action point for Alarm 2 output.
Setting the value to 0 or 0.0 disables the function (except Process high and Process low
alarm).
Not available if the Alarm 2 option is not applied, or if No alarm action is selected during
Alarm 2 type selection.
• Setting range: Refer to (Table 6.6-1).
[15] Heater burnout alarm value setting 0.0A
• Sets the heater current value for Heater burnout alarm.
CT1 current value is indicated on the PV display.
When OUT1 is ON, the CT1 current value is updated. When OUT1 is OFF, the KT4H/B
, memorizes the previous value when OUT1 was ON.
XX.X Setting to 0.0 disables the alarm.
alternating Upon returning to set limits, the alarm will stop.
display Available only when Heater burnout alarm option (single phase or 3-phase) is added.
• Rated current: 20A (0.0 to 20.0A), 50A (0.0 to 50.0A)
[16] Heater burnout alarm 2 value setting 0.0A
• Sets the heater current value for Heater burnout alarm 2.
CT2 current value is indicated on the PV display.
When OUT1 is ON, the CT2 current value is updated. When OUT1 is OFF, the KT4H/B
, memorizes the previous value when OUT1 was ON.
XX.X Setting to 0.0 disables the alarm.
alternating Upon returning to set limits, the alarm will stop.
display Available only when Heater burnout alarm option (3-phase) is added.
• Rated current: 20A (0.0 to 20.0A), 50A (0.0 to 50.0A)

(Table 6.6-1)
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 low limit value to input range high limit value *2
Process low alarm Input range low limit value to input range high limit value *2
High limit alarm with standby - (Input span) to input span ( ) *1
Low limit alarm with standby - (Input span) to input span ( ) *1
High/Low limits alarm with standby 0 to input span ( ) *1

*1: For DC input, the input span is the same as the scaling span.
*2: For DC input, input range low (or high) limit value is the same as scaling low (or high) limit value.

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6.7 Auxiliary function setting mode
To enter the Auxiliary function setting mode, press key for approximately 3 seconds while pressing
key in the PV/SV display mode.
To set or select each setting item, use or key, then register the value with key.
Setting item numbers such as [17], [18], etc. are the same as those on the “6.4 Operation flowchart” (p.12).
Character Name, Function, Setting range Default value
[17] Set value lock selection Unlock
• Locks the set values to prevent setting errors.
The setting item to be locked depends on the designation.
If Lock 1 or Lock 2 is selected, PID Auto- tuning and Auto-reset cannot be carried out.
• (Unlock): All set values can be changed.
(Lock 1): None of the set values can be changed.
(Lock 2): Only main setting mode can be changed.
(Lock 3): All set values can be changed. However, changed values revert to their
previous value after power is turned off because they are not saved in the
non-volatile memory.
Do not change any setting item in Setup mode. If any item in Setup mode
is changed, it will affect other setting items such as the SV and Alarm
value.
Be sure to select Lock 3 when changing the set value frequently via communi-
cation function. (If the value set by the communication function is the same as the
value before the setting, the value will not be written in the non-volatile memory.)
[18] Sensor correction setting 0.0
• Sets the correction value for the sensor.
This corrects the input value from the sensor. When a sensor cannot be set at the exact
location where control is desired, the sensor measured temperature may deviate from the
temperature in the controlled location.
When controlling with plural controllers, sometimes the measured temperatures (input value)
do not concur with the same set value due to difference in sensor accuracy or dispersion
of load capacities. In such a case, the control can be set at the desired temperature by
adjusting the input value of sensors.
PV= Current PV+ Sensor correction value
• Setting range: -100.0 to 100.0 ( ),
DC voltage, current input: -1000 to 1000 (The placement of the decimal point
follows the selection.)
[19] Communication protocol selection Modbus ASCII mode
• Selects the communication protocol.
Not available if the Serial communication option is not added, or if Contact input option is
added.
• : Modbus ASCII mode
: Modbus RTU mode
: MEWTOCOL (slave)
[20] Instrument number setting 1
• Sets the instrument number individually to each instrument when communicating by
connecting plural instruments.
Not available if Serial communication option is not added or if Contact input option is added.
• Setting range: 1 to 99
[21] Communication speed selection 9600bps
• Selects a communication speed equal to that of the host computer.
Not available if Serial communication option is not added or if the Contact input option is
added.
• : 2400bps
: 4800bps
: 9600bps
: 19200bps
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Character Name, Function, Setting range Default value
[22] Data bit/Parity selection 7 bits/Even parity
• Selects the data bit and parity.
Not available if the Serial communication option is not added or if Contact input option is
added.
• : 8 bits/No parity
: 7 bits/No parity
: 8 bits/Even parity
: 7 bits/Even parity
: 8 bits/Odd parity
: 7 bits/Odd parity
[23] Stop bit selection 1
• Selects the stop bit.
Not available if Serial communication option is not added or if Contact input option is added.
• :1
:2
[24] Communication response time setting 5ms
• Sets the minimum response time of communication.
Not available if Serial communication option is not added or if Contact input option is added.
• Setting range: 5 to 99ms

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6.8 Setup mode
To enter the Setup mode, press key while pressing key for approximately 3 seconds in the PV/SV
display mode.
To set or select each setting item, use or key, then register the value with key.
Setting item numbers such as [25], [26], etc. are the same as those on the “6.4 Operation flowchart” (p.12).

Character Name, Function, Setting range Default value

[25] Input type selection K (-200 to 1370 )
• The input type can be selected from a choice of; thermocouple (10 types), RTD (2 types),
DC current (2 types) and DC voltage (4 types), and the unit / can be selected as well.
• When changing the input from DC voltage to other inputs, remove the sensor connected to
this controller first, then change input type.
• (+) side input terminal number of 0 to 5V DC, 1 to 5V DC, 0 to 10V DC differs from
that of 0 to 1V DC.
(+) side input terminal number of 0 to 5V DC, 1 to 5V DC, 0 to 10V DC: 9
(+) side input terminal number of 0 to 1V DC: 10
K -200 to 1370 K -320 to 2500
K -200.0 to 400.0 K -320.0 to 750.0
J -200 to 1000 J -320 to 1800
R 0 to 1760 R 0 to 3200
S 0 to 1760 S 0 to 3200
B 0 to 1820 B 0 to 3300
E -200 to 800 E -320 to 1500
T -200.0 to 400.0 T -320.0 to 750.0
N -200 to 1300 N -320 to 2300
PL- 0 to 1390 PL- 0 to 2500
C(W/Re5-26) 0 to 2315 C(W/Re5-26) 0 to 4200
Pt100 -200.0 to 850.0 Pt100 -320.0 to 1500.0
JPt100 -200.0 to 500.0 JPt100 -320.0 to 900.0
Pt100 -200 to 850 Pt100 -320 to 1500
JPt100 -200 to 500 JPt100 -320 to 900
4 to 20mA DC -2000 to 10000
0 to 20mA DC -2000 to 10000
0 to 1V DC -2000 to 10000
0 to 5V DC -2000 to 10000
1 to 5V DC -2000 to 10000
0 to 10V DC -2000 to 10000
[26] Scaling high limit setting 1370
• Sets scaling high limit value.
• Setting range: Scaling low limit value to input range high limit value
DC voltage, current input: -2000 to 10000 (The placement of the decimal
point follows the selection.)
[27] Scaling low limit setting -200
• Sets scaling low limit value.
• Setting range: Input range low limit value to Scaling high limit value
DC voltage, current input: -2000 to 10000 (The placement of the decimal
point follows the selection.)
[28] Decimal point place selection No decimal point
• Selects decimal point place.
Available only for DC input.
• : No decimal point
: 1 digit after the decimal point
: 2 digits after the decimal point
: 3 digits after the decimal point
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Character Name, Function, Setting range Default value
[29] PV filter time constant setting 0.0 seconds
• Sets PV filter time constant.
If the value is set too large, it affects control result due to the delay of response.
• Setting range: 0.0 to 10.0 seconds
[30] OUT1 high limit setting 100%
• Sets the high limit value of OUT1.
Not available if OUT1 is ON/OFF action.
• Setting range: OUT1 low limit value to 100%
(DC current output type: OUT1 low limit value to 105%)
[31] OUT1 low limit setting 0%
• Sets the low limit value of OUT1.
Not available if OUT1 is ON/OFF action.
• Setting range: 0% to OUT1 high limit value
(DC current output type: -5% to OUT1 high limit value)
[32] OUT1 ON/OFF action hysteresis setting 1.0
• Sets ON/OFF action hysteresis for OUT1.
Available only when OUT1 is ON/OFF action.
• Setting range: 0.1 to 100.0 ( ),
DC voltage, current input: 1 to 1000 (The placement of the decimal point
follows the selection.)
[33] OUT2 action mode selection Air cooling
• Selects OUT2 action from air, oil and water cooling.
Not available if the Heating/Cooling control option OUT2 proportional band
is not added or if OUT2 is ON/OFF action. Air cooling
• Air cooling (linear characteristic)
Oil cooling (1.5th power of the linear characteristic) Oil cooling
Water cooling (2nd power of the linear characteristic) Water cooling

SV setting
(Fig. 6.8-1)
[34] OUT2 high limit setting 100%
• Sets the high limit value of OUT2.
Not available if Heating/Cooling control option is not added, or if OUT2 is ON/OFF action.
• Setting range: OUT2 low limit value to 100%
[35] OUT2 low limit setting 0%
• Sets the low limit value of OUT2.
Not available if Heating/Cooling control option is not added or if OUT2 is ON/OFF action.
• Setting range: 0% to OUT2 high limit value
[36] Overlap band/Dead band setting 0.0
• Sets the overlap band or dead band for OUT1 and OUT2.
+Set value: Dead band, -Set value: Overlap band
Available only when the Heating/Cooling control option is added.
• Setting range: -100.0 to 100.0 ( )
DC voltage, current input: -1000 to 1000 (The placement of the decimal
point follows the selection.)
[37] OUT2 ON/OFF action hysteresis setting 1.0
• Sets ON/OFF action hysteresis for OUT2.
Available only when Heating/Cooling control option is added and when OUT2 is ON/OFF
action.
• Setting range: 0.1 to 100.0 ( )
DC voltage, current input: 1 to 1000 (The placement of the decimal point
follows the selection.)
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Character Name, Function, Setting range Default value
[38] Alarm 1 type selection No alarm action
• Selects an action type for Alarm 1. (Refer to Section “11.4 Alarm action” on p.30.)
• : No alarm action
: High limit alarm
: Low limit alarm
: High/Low limits alarm
: High/Low limit range alarm
: Process high alarm
: Process low alarm
: High limit alarm with standby
: Low limit alarm with standby
: High/Low limits alarm with standby
[39] Alarm 2 type selection No alarm action
• Selects an action type for Alarm 2. (Refer to Section “11.4 Alarm action” on p.30.)
Available only when Alarm 2 option is added.
• Selection items are the same as those of Alarm 1 type selection.
[40] Alarm 1 Energized/Deenergized selection Energized
• Selects Energized/Deenergized status for Alarm 1.
(Refer to “Alarm Energized/Deenergized” on p. 22.)
Not available if No alarm action is selected during Alarm 1 type selection.
• : Energized
: Deenergized
[41] Alarm 2 Energized/Deenergized selection Energized
• Selects Energized/Deenergized status for Alarm 2.
(Refer to “Alarm Energized/Deenergized” on p.22.)
Not available if Alarm 2 option is not added or if No alarm action is selected during Alarm 2
type selection.
• Selection items are the same as those of Alarm 1 Energized/Deenergized selection.
[42] Alarm 1 hysteresis setting 1.0
• Sets hysteresis for Alarm 1.
Not available if No alarm action is selected during Alarm 1 type selection.
• Setting range: 0.1 to 100.0 ( )
DC voltage, current input: 1 to 1000 (The placement of the decimal point
follows the selection.)
[43] Alarm 2 hysteresis setting 1.0
• Sets hysteresis for Alarm 2.
Not available if Alarm 2 option is not added or if No alarm action is selected during Alarm 2
type selection.
• Setting range: 0.1 to 100.0 ( )
DC voltage, current input: 1 to1000 (The placement of the decimal point
follows the selection.)
[44] Alarm 1 action delayed timer setting 0 seconds
• Sets Alarm 1 action delayed timer.
When setting time has elapsed after the input enters the alarm output range, the alarm is
activated.
Not available if No alarm action is selected during Alarm 1 type selection.
• Setting range: 0 to 10000 seconds
[45] Alarm 2 action delayed timer setting 0 seconds
• Sets Alarm 2 action delayed timer.
When setting time has elapsed after the input enters the alarm output range, the alarm is
activated.
Not available if Alarm 2 option is not added or if No alarm action is selected during Alarm 2
type selection.
• Setting range: 0 to 10000 seconds
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Character Name, Function, Setting range Default value
[46] SV rise rate setting 0 /minute
• Sets SV rise rate (rising value for 1 minute).
Setting to 0 disables the function.
• Setting range: 0 to 10000 /min. ( /min.)
Thermocouple, RTD input with a decimal point: 0.0 to 1000.0 /min. ( /min.)
DC voltage, current input: 0 to 10000/min. (The placement of the decimal point follows
the selection.)
[47] SV fall rate setting 0 /minute
• Sets SV fall rate (falling value for 1 minute).
Setting to 0 disables the function.
• Setting range: 0 to 10000 /min. ( /min.)
Thermocouple, RTD input with a decimal point: 0.0 to 1000.0 /min. ( /min.)
DC voltage, current input: 0 to 10000/min. (The placement of the decimal point follows
the selection.)
[48] Direct/ Reverse control action selection Reverse (Heating) control action
• Selects either Reverse (Heating) or Direct (Cooling) control action.
• : Reverse (Heating) action
: Direct (Cooling) action
[49] AT bias setting 20
• Sets bias value during PID auto-tuning.
Not available for DC voltage and current input
• Setting range: 0 to 50 (0 to 100 )
Thermocouple, RTD input with a decimal point: 0.0 to 50.0 (0.0 to 100.0 )
[50] Contact input function selection Set value memory external selection
• Contact input terminals DI2 can be used for a Set value memory external selection or
for an OUT/OFF external selection. (Refer to “Contact input function” on p.22.)
If Auto/Manual function is selected during OUT/OFF key function selection, externally
Auto/Manual control can be switched.
Available only when the Contact input option is added.
• : Set value memory external selection
: OUT/OFF external selection 1 (SV and SV2 can be switched.)
: OUT/OFF external selection 2
[51] Output status selection when input abnormal Output OFF
• Selects whether OUT1 (or OUT2) is turned OFF or not when DC input is overscale or
underscale.
Available only for DC current output type with DC input.
• : Outputs OFF(4mA) or OUT1(OUT2) low limit.
: Outputs a value between OFF (4mA) and ON (20mA) or between OUT1 (OUT2)
low limit value and OUT1 (OUT2) high limit value depending on deviation.
[52] OUT/OFF key function selection OUT/OFF function
• Selects whether OUT/OFF key is used for control output OUT/OFF function or for
Auto/Manual control function.
• : OUT/OFF function
: Auto/Manual control function
[53] Backlight selection All are backlit
• Selects the display and indicators to backlight.
• : All are backlit.
: Only PV display is backlit.
: Only SV display is backlit.
: Only action indicators are backlit.
: PV and SV displays are backlit.
: PV display and Action indicators are backlit.
: SV display and Action indicators are backlit.

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 Character Name, Function, Setting range Default value
[54] PV color selection Green
• Selects PV display color. (Refer to Section “8.4 Changing PV color” on p.26.)
• : Green
: Red
: Orange
: When Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 is ON, PV color turns from green to red.
: When Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 is ON, PV color turns from orange to red.
: PV color changes continuously (Orange Green Red).
: PV color changes continuously (Orange Green Red), and at the same time
Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 is ON (Red).
[55] PV color range setting 5.0
• When (PV color changes continuously) or (PV color changes
continuously, and at the same time Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 is ON; Red) is selected during PV
color selection, the value of green PV color range can be set.
• Setting range: 0.1 to 100.0 ( ) DC voltage, current input: 1 to 1000 (The placement of
the decimal point follows the selection.)
[56] Backlight time setting 0 minutes
• Sets time to backlight from no operation status until backlight is switched off.
When set to 0, the backlight remains ON.
Backlight relights by pressing any key while backlight is OFF.
• Setting range: 0 to 99 minutes
[Alarm Energized/Deenergized]
When [Alarm Energized] is selected, the alarm output (between terminals 3–4, or 5–6) is conductive (ON) while
EVT1 (or EVT2) indicator is lit. The alarm output is not conductive (OFF) while EVT1 (or EVT2) indicator is not lit.
When [Alarm Deenergized] is selected, the alarm output (between terminals 3–4, or 5–6) is not conductive (OFF)
while EVT1 (or EVT2) indicator is lit. The alarm output is conductive (ON) while EVT1 (or EVT2) indicator is not lit.
[This function is not available for the Heater burnout alarm (optional).]
High limit alarm (when Energized is set) High limit alarm (when Deenergized is set)
A1 hysteresis A1 hysteresis

ON ON

OFF OFF
+ A1 set point
“A1” means Alarm 1.
SV setting + A1 set point SV setting
(Fig. 6.8-2) (Fig. 6.8-3)
[Contact input function] Actions depend on OUT/OFF key function selection.
When OUT/OFF function ([52] in the Setup mode) is selected
Connecting terminal number Contact input function: [50] in the Setup mode
Between 17-18 Between 16-18 Set value memory external OUT/OFF external OUT/OFF external
(DI1-COM) (DI2-COM) selection ( ) selection 1 ( ) selection 2 ( )
Open Open SV SV
SV
Closed Open SV2 SV2
Open Closed SV3
Control output OFF Control output OFF
Closed Closed SV4

When Auto/Manual control function ([52] in the Setup mode) is selected

Connecting terminal number Contact input function: [50] in the Setup mode
Between 17-18 Between 16-18 Set value memory external OUT/OFF external OUT/OFF external
(DI1-COM) (DI2-COM) selection ( ) selection 1 ( ) selection 2 ( )
Open Open SV SV (Automatic control) SV
Closed Open SV2 SV2 (Automatic control) (Automatic control)
Open Closed SV3
Manual control Manual control
Closed Closed SV4
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7. Operation
7.1 Starting operation
After the unit is mounted to the control panel and wiring is completed, operate the unit following the procedures
below.

(1) Turn the power supply to the KT4H ON.

After the power is turned on, the PV display indicates the input type, and the SV display indicates the
input range high limit value (for thermocouple, RTD input) or scaling high limit value (for DC input) for
approximately 3 seconds. See (Table 7-1) below.
During this time, all outputs and the indicators are in OFF status.
Control will then start indicating the PV (process variable) on the PV display and SV (set value) on the SV
display.
While control output OFF function is working, PV display indicates .
(Table 7-1)

Sensor input
PV display SV display PV display SV display
K

J
R
S
B
E
T
N
PL-
C(W/Re5-26)
Pt100

JPt100

4 to 20mA DC
0 to 20mA DC
0 to 1V DC
Scaling high limit
0 to 5V DC
1 to 5V DC
0 to 10V DC

(2) Input each set value.

Input each set value. Refer to Chapter “6. Settings”.

(3) Turn the load circuit power ON.

Control action starts so as to keep the control target at the SV (set value).

7.2 Control output OFF function (Control output OUT/OFF function)

This is a function to pause the control action or turn the control output of the unused instrument of the plural
units OFF even if the power to the instrument is supplied.
To turn the control output OFF, press key for approximately 1 second in the PV/SV display mode.
[ ] is indicated on the PV display while the function is working.
Once the control output OFF function is enabled, the function cannot be released even if the power to the
instrument is turned OFF and ON again.
To cancel the function, press key again for approx. 1 second.

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7.3 Auto/Manual control switching
Select Auto/Manual control function during [52] OUT/OFF key function selection in the Setup mode.
By pressing key in the PV/SV display mode, Auto/Manual control function can be switched.
If control action is switched from automatic to manual or vice versa, balance/bumpless function works
to prevent a sudden change in manipulated variables.
When automatic control is switched to manual control, the MEMO display indicates [ ].
The output MV (manipulated variable) can be increased or decreased by pressing or key to perform
the control.
By pressing key again, the unit reverts to the PV/SV display mode (automatic control).
Whenever the power to the KT4H is turned on, automatic control starts.

7.4 Indicating output MV (manipulated variable)

To indicate output MV (manipulated variable), press key for approx. 3 seconds in the PV/SV display
mode. The MEMO display indicates [ ].
By pressing key again, the unit reverts to the PV/SV display mode.

7.5 Auto-tuning/Auto-reset Perform/Cancel

Auto-tuning/Auto-reset Perform/Cancel can be conducted in “[5] Auto-tuning/Auto-reset selection” in the Sub
setting mode.

How to perform Auto-tuning/Auto-reset

(1) Press key while pressing key in the PV/SV display mode.
The unit proceeds to the Sub setting mode, and [5] Auto-tuning/Auto-reset selection item appears.
(2) Select Auto-tuning/Auto-reset “Perform: / ” with key, and press key.
Auto-tuning/Auto-reset will initiate.
While performing Auto-tuning/Auto-reset, the AT indicator is flashing.
If Auto-tuning is not finished after 4 hours, it is automatically shut down.
Auto-reset is cancelled in approximately 4 minutes. It cannot be released while performing this function.

How to cancel Auto-tuning/Auto-reset

(1) Press key while pressing key in the PV/SV display mode.
The unit proceeds to Sub setting mode, and [5] Auto-tuning/Auto-reset selection item appears.
(2) Select Auto-tuning/Auto-reset “Cancel: ” with key, and press key.
Auto-tuning will stop.
If Auto-tuning is cancelled during this process, each value of P, I, D, ARW returns to the previous values
before the Auto-tuning was performed.
Auto-reset is cancelled in approximately 4 minutes. It cannot be released while performing this function.

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8. Basic usage
8.1 ON/OFF control
In ON/OFF control action, the control output is turned ON when PV is lower than SV, and turned OFF when PV
exceeds SV. Overshoot, undershoot and hunting phenomenon occur during ON/OFF action. Therefore, ON/OFF
action is not suitable for control which requires accuracy.
(1) Press key while pressing key in the PV/SV display mode.
The unit proceeds to the Sub setting mode, and [5] Auto-tuning/Auto-reset selection item appears.
(2) Press key. [6] OUT1 proportional band setting item appears.
(3) Set the OUT1 proportional band to “0” with key.
(4) Press key several times to revert to the PV/SV display mode.
(5) In the PV/SV display mode, press key for approximately 3 seconds while pressing key.
The unit proceeds to the Setup mode, and Input type selection item appears.
(6) Press key several times until [32] OUT1 ON/OFF action hysteresis setting item appears.
(7) Set [32] OUT1 ON/OFF action hysteresis value, user specifies, with or key.
(8) Press key several times to revert to the PV/SV display mode.
ON/OFF control action starts so as to keep the control target at the SV.
(9) For the ON/OFF control action, refer to Section “11.2 OUT1 ON/OFF action” (p.29).
8.2 PID control
PID control combines the P, I and D control actions described below.
The “P” action suppresses overshoot and hunting phenomenon, the “I” action eliminates offset, and the “D”
action reduces rapid input changes occurring due to external disturbances.
P (Proportional band)
Proportional action is the action in which the control output varies in proportion to the deviation between the
set 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 the proportional band is narrowed too much, even slight disturbances may cause variation in the
processing temperature, control action changes to ON/OFF action and the so-called hunting phenomenon occurs.
Therefore, when the processing temperature comes to a balanced position near the set value and a constant
temperature is maintained, the most suitable value can be selected by gradually narrowing the proportional
band while observing the control results.
I (Integral time)
Integral action is used to eliminate offset. When the integral time is shortened, the returning speed to the set
point is accelerated. However, the cycle of oscillation is also accelerated and the control becomes unstable.
D (Derivative time)
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, the restoring value becomes small, and if the derivative time is extended,
an excessive returning phenomenon may occur and the control system may oscillate.
ARW (Anti-reset windup)
ARW prevents overshoot caused by the integral action when PID control begins.
(1) Perform Auto-tuning. Refer to “7.5 Auto-tuning/Auto-reset Perform/Cancel”(p.24) and “10.Auto-tuning” (p.28).
(2) After Auto-tuning is completed, PID control starts so as to keep the control target at the SV.
(3) For the PID control action, refer to Section “11.1 OUT1 PID, PI, PD, P actions” (p.29).
8.3 How to use the Alarm output
(1) In the PV/SV display mode, press key for approximately 3 seconds while pressing key.
The unit proceeds to the Setup mode, and Input type selection item appears.
(2) Press key several times until Alarm 1 (or Alarm 2) type selection item appears.
(3) Select [38] Alarm 1 (or [39] Alarm 2) type with or key.
(4) Select or set [40] Alarm 1 (or [41] Alarm 2) Energized/Deenergized, [42] Alarm 1 (or [43] Alarm 2) hysteresis,
and [44] Alarm 1 (or [45] Alarm 2) action delayed timer.
(5) Press key several times to revert to the PV/SV display mode.
(6) In the PV/SV display mode, press key while pressing key.
The unit proceeds to the Sub setting mode, and Auto-tuning/Auto-reset selection item appears.
(7) Press key until [13] Alarm 1 (or [14] Alarm 2) value setting item appears.
(8) Set [13] Alarm 1 (or [14] Alarm 2) set point with or key.
(9) Press key several times to revert to the PV/SV display mode.
(10) For Alarm actions, refer to Section “11.4 Alarm action” (p.30).
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8.4 Changing PV color
(1) In the PV/SV display mode, press key for approximately 3 seconds while pressing key.
The unit proceeds to the Setup mode, and the Input type selection item appears.
(2) Press key several times until [54] PV color selection item appears.
(3) Select the PV color with or key. (Table 8.4-1)
(4) If “PV color changes continuously ( or )” is selected during [54] PV color selection, set the
value of [55] PV color range. (Fig. 8.4-1) (Fig. 8.4-2)
(5) Press key several times to revert to the PV/SV display mode.
(Table 8.4-1)
Setting Function PV color
Green Constantly green
Red Constantly red
Orange Constantly orange
When Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 is ON: When alarm OFF: Green
Green Red When Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 is ON, the PV color turns
from green to red.
When Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 is ON: When alarm OFF: Orange
Orange Red When Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 is ON, the PV color turns
from orange to red.
PV color changes continuously PV color changes depending on color range setting ( ).
(Orange Green Red) • PV is lower than [SV-PV color range]: Orange
• PV is within [SV PV color range]: Green
• PV is higher than [SV+PV color range]: Red
Orange Green Red

Hys SV Hys

Hys: Set point of PV color range

(Fig. 8.4-1)
PV color changes continuously PV color changes depending on color range setting ( ).
(Orange Green Red), When Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 is on, PV display turns red.
and at the same time Alarm 1 or
• PV is lower than [SV-PV color range]: Orange
Alarm 2 is ON (Red).
• PV is within [SV PV color range]: Green
• PV is higher than [SV+PV color range]: Red
• Alarm1 or Alarm 2 is ON: Red
Orange Green Red

Red Red

A2 Hys SV Hys A1

Hys: Set point of PV color range

A1: Alarm 1 set point (in the case of High limit alarm)
A2: Alarm 2 set point (in the case of Low limit alarm)
(Fig. 8.4-2)

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9. Auto-reset and ARW
9.1 Auto-reset
Auto-reset is performed to correct the offset at the point at which PV indication is stabilized within the
proportional band during the PD action.
Since the corrected value is internally memorized, it is not necessary to perform the auto-reset again
as long as the process is the same.
However, when the OUT1 proportional band (P) is set to 0 or 0.0, the corrected value is cleared.

Auto-reset is performed

SV
Offset span

Temperature
Offset is corrected

Time

(Fig. 9.1-1)

9.2 ARW (Anti-reset windup)

When PID control action is rising, overshoot may occur due to excessive integral (I) action.
ARW is the function for reducing the overshoot on start-up.
The smaller the ARW value, the fewer cases of overshoot (undershoot) caused by the integral action at the
point where the PV reaches the SV. However, it takes time until stabilization.

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10. Auto-tuning
In order to set each value of P, I, D and ARW automatically, the auto-tuning process should be made
to fluctuate to obtain an optimal value. One of 3 types of fluctuation below is automatically selected.
For DC input, the auto-tuning process will fluctuate around the SV for conditions of [1], [2] and [3] below.

Notice
• Perform the PID auto-tuning during the trial run.
• During the PID auto-tuning, none of the setting items can be set.
• If power failure occurs during the PID auto-tuning, the tuning stops.
• Sometimes the auto-tuning process will not fluctuate if auto-tuning is performed at or near room
temperature. Therefore auto-tuning might not finish normally.

[1] In the case of a large difference between the SV and processing temperature as the temperature
is rising
When AT bias is set to 20 , the AT process will fluctuate at the temperature 20 lower than the SV.

Temperature 20 lower than the SV

(1) Calculating PID constant
SV (2) PID constant calculated
(4)
(3) Controlled by the PID constant
set by auto-tuning.
Temperature
(4) AT bias value

Time
AT starting point

(1) (2) (3)

(Fig. 10-1)

[2] When the control is stable or when control temperature is within 20 of the SV
The AT process will fluctuate around the SV.

SV

(1) Calculating PID constant

Temperature (2) PID constant calculated
(3) Controlled by the PID constant
Time set by auto-tuning.
AT starting point

(1) (2) (3)

(Fig. 10-2)

[3] In the case of a large difference between the SV and processing temperature as the temperature
is falling
When AT bias is set to 20 , the AT process will fluctuate at the temperature 20 higher than the SV.

Temperature 20 higher than the SV

Temperature (1) Calculating PID constant

(2) PID constant calculated
(4)
(3) Controlled by the PID constant
SV
set by auto-tuning.
(4) AT bias value
Time
AT starting point

(1) (2) (3)

(Fig. 10-3)
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11. Action explanation
11.1 OUT1 PID, PI, PD, P actions
PI action : When derivative time is set to “0”
PD action : When integral time is set to “0”
P action : When both integral and derivative time are set to “0”
[8] Integral time and [9] Derivative time can be set in the Sub setting mode. (p.14)
[48] Direct (Cooling)/Reverse (Heating) action can be selected in the Setup mode. (p.21)
Reverse (Heating) action Direct (Cooling) action

Proportional band Proportional band

ON ON
Control
action
OFF OFF

SV setting SV setting

7 7 7 7 7 7
Relay contact
output 8 8 8 8 8 8

Cycle action is performed according to deviation Cycle action is performed according to deviation

+ 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7
Non-contact 12V DC 12/0V DC 0V DC 0V DC 0/12V DC 12V DC
voltage output 8 8 8 8 8 8

Cycle action is performed according to deviation Cycle action is performed according to deviation

+ 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7
DC current 20mA DC 20 to 4mA DC 4mA DC 4mA DC 4 to 20mA DC 20mA DC
output 8 8 8 8 8 8

Changes continuously according to deviation Changes continuously according to deviation

Indicator
(OUT1) Green
Lit Unlit Unlit Lit

part : Acts ON or OFF.

11.2 OUT1 ON/OFF action

ON/OFF action: When OUT1 proportional band is set to “0” or “0.0”
[6] OUT1 proportional band can be set in the Sub setting mode. (p.14)
[48] Direct (Cooling)/Reverse (Heating) action can be selected in the Setup mode. (p.21)

Reverse (Heating) action Direct (Cooling) action

Hysteresis Hysteresis

ON ON
Control
action
OFF OFF

SV setting SV setting
7 7 7 7
Relay contact
output
8 8 8 8

+ 7 + 7 + 7 + 7
Non-contact
12V DC 0V DC 0V DC 12V DC
voltage output
8 8 8 8

+ 7 + 7 + 7 + 7
DC current
20mA DC 4mA DC 4mA DC 20mA DC
output
8 8 8 8

Indicator
(OUT1)Green
Lit Unlit Unlit Lit

part: Acts ON or OFF.

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11.3 Heater burnout alarm action
[15] Heater burnout alarm value and [16] Heater burnout alarm 2 value can be set in the Sub setting mode.
(p.15)

ON

OFF
Alarm action
Setting
Small Large
Load current

5 5
Output

6 6
Indicator
(EVT2)
Lit Unlit

If Heater burnout alarm, Heater burnout alarm 2 and Alarm 2 are added together, they (EVT2) utilize common
output terminals.
11.4 Alarm action
[38] Alarm 1 type and [39] Alarm 2 type can be selected in the Setup mode. (p.20)
[42] Alarm 1 hysteresis and [43] Alarm 2 hysteresis can be set in the Setup mode. (p.20)
[13] Alarm 1 value and [14] Alarm 2 value can be set in the Sub setting mode. (p.15)
High limit alarm Low limit alarm High/Low limits alarm
A1 hysteresis A1 hysteresis A1 hysteresis

ON ON ON
Alarm
action

OFF OFF OFF

A1 set point SV + A1 set point A1 set point SV + A1 set point A1 set point SV A1 set point
setting setting setting
High/Low limit range alarm Process high alarm Process low alarm
A1 hysteresis A1 hysteresis A1 hysteresis

ON ON ON
Alarm
action

OFF OFF OFF

A1 set point SV A1 set point A1 set point A1 set point
setting
High limit alarm with standby Low limit alarm with standby High/Low limit alarm with standby
A1 hysteresis A1 hysteresis A1 hysteresis

ON ON ON
Alarm
action
OFF OFF OFF
A1 set point SV + A1 set point A1 set point SV + A1 set point A1 set point SV A1 set point
setting setting setting

: Standby functions in this section.

Alarm standby function
When the power supply to the instrument is turned on, even if the input enters the alarm action
range, the alarm is not activated.
Even if the alarm action point enters the alarm action range due to the SV being changed while the
controller is running, the alarm is not activated, either.
Once the input exceeds the alarm action point, the standby function is released, ensuring the
controller continues to run.
“A1” means Alarm 1. For Alarm 2, read “A2” for “A1”.
EVT1 indicator is for Alarm 1, and EVT2 indicator is for Alarm 2.
Terminals 3 & 4 are for the user’s own Alarm 1 indicator, which correlates directly with the EVT1 indicator.
Terminals 5 & 6 are for the user’s own Alarm 2 (or Heater burnout alarm output) indicator, which correlates
directly with the EVT2 indicator.
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11.5 OUT2 (Heating/Cooling control) action [Reverse (Heating) action]
Heating P-band (Cooling P-band)
ON ON Heating/Cooling control can be used
Control Heating (Cooling
action action action) by adding Heating/Cooling control
OFF OFF option.
SV setting

7 7 7 Heating proportional band can be

Relay contact
output (OUT1) set during [6] OUT1 proportional band
8 8 8
setting, and cooling proportional band
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.
can be set during [7] OUT2 proportional
+ 7 + 7 + 7
Non-contact 12V DC 12/0V DC 0V DC
band setting in the Sub setting mode.
voltage output
(OUT1) - 8 - 8 - 8 (p.14)
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.

+ 7 + 7 + 7 [48] Direct/Reverse control can be

DC current 20mA DC 20 to 4mA DC 4mA DC
output (OUT1) set in the Setup mode. (p.21)
- 8 - 8 - 8
Changes continuously according to deviation.

5 5 5
Relay contact
output (OUT2)
6 6 6
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.

Non-contact
+ 5 + 5 + 5
voltage output 0V DC 12/0V DC 12V DC
(OUT2) - 6 - 6 - 6
: Acts ON (lit) or OFF (unlit).
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.
: Represents Heating control
Indicator
(OUT1) action.
Lit Unlit
: Represents Cooling control
Indicator
(OUT2) action.
Unlit Lit

11.6 OUT2 (Heating/Cooling control) action [Reverse (Heating) action] (When setting dead band)
Heating P-band Dead band (Cooling P-band)
ON ON Heating/Cooling control can
Heatng (Cooling be used by adding Heating/
Control action action action)
Cooling control option.
OFF OFF
SV setting
Heating proportional band can
7 7 7
Relay contact
be set during [6] OUT1
output (OUT1) 8 8 8 proportional band setting, and
Cycle action is performed according to deviation. cooling proportional band
+ 7 + 7 + 7 can be set during [7] OUT2
Non-contact
voltage output
12V DC 12/0V DC 0V DC proportional band setting in the
(OUT1) - 8 - 8 - 8 Sub setting mode. (p.14)
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.

+ 7 + 7 + 7 Dead band can be set during

DC current 20mA DC 20 to 4mA DC 4mA DC
output (OUT1) [36] Overlap band/Dead band
- 8 - 8 - 8
Changes continuously according to deviation.
setting in the Setup mode.(p.19)
5 5 5
Relay contact
[48] Direct/Reverse control can
output (OUT2) 6 6 6 be set in the Setup mode. (p.21)
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.

Non-contact
+ 5 + 5 + 5
voltage output 0V DC 12/0V DC 12V DC : Acts ON (lit) or OFF
(OUT2) - 6 - 6 - 6
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.
(unlit).
Indicator
: Represents Heating
(OUT1)
Lit Unlit control action.
Indicator
: Represents Cooling
(OUT2)
Unlit Lit control action.

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11.7 OUT2 (Heating/Cooling control) action [Reverse (Heating) action] (When setting overlap band)
Heating P-band

Cooling P-band Heating/Cooling control can be used

ON
Overlap
ON
by adding Heating/Cooling control
band
Control action
Heating (Cooling
option.
action action)
OFF OFF Heating proportional band can be set
SV setting during [6] OUT1 proportional band setting,
7 7 7 and cooling proportional band can be set
Relay contact during [7] OUT2 proportional band setting
output (OUT1) 8 8 8
in the Sub setting mode. (p.14)
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.

7 7 7 Overlap band can be set during

Non-contact
12V DC 12/0V DC 0V DC
voltage output
8 8 8 [36] Overlap band/Dead band setting
(OUT1)
Cycle action is performed according to deviation. in the Setup mode.(p.19)
7 7 7
DC current
20mA DC 20 to 4mA DC 4mA DC
[48] Direct/Reverse control can be set
output (OUT1)
8 8 8 in the Setup mode. (p.21)
Changes continuously according to deviation.

5 5 5
Relay contact
output (OUT2)
6 6 6
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.

Non-contact 5 5 5
voltage output 0V DC 12/0V DC 12V DC
(OUT2) 6 6 6 : Acts ON (lit) or OFF (unlit).
Cycle action is performed according to deviation. : Represents Heating control
Indicator action.
(OUT1)
Lit Unlit
: Represents Cooling control
Indicator
(OUT2) action.
Unlit Lit

11.8 OUT2 (Heating/Cooling control) action [Direct (Cooling) action]

Cooling P-band Heating P-band
ON ON Heating/Cooling control can be used
(Cooling Heating
Control action action
by adding Heating/Cooling control
action)
OFF OFF option.
SV setting

7 7 7 Heating proportional band can be set

Relay contact
output (OUT1) during [6] OUT1 proportional band
8 8 8
Cycle action is performed according to deviation. setting, and cooling proportional band
can be set during [7] OUT2 proportional
Non-contact + 7 + 7 + 7
0V DC 0/12V DC 12V DC band setting in the Sub setting mode.
voltage output
(OUT1) - 8 - 8 - 8 (p.14)
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.

+ 7 + 7 + 7
DC current 4mA DC 4 to 20mA DC 20mA DC [48] Direct/Reverse control can be set
output (OUT1) - 8 - 8 - 8
in the Setup mode. (p.21)
Changes continuously according to deviation.

5 5 5
Relay contact
output (OUT2)
6 6 6
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.

Non-contact + 5 + 5 + 5
voltage output 12V DC 12/0V DC 0V DC
(OUT2) - 6 - 6 - 6
Cycle action is performed according to deviation. : Acts ON (lit) or OFF (unlit).
: Represents Heating control
Indicator
(OUT1) Unlit Lit action.
Indicator
: Represents Cooling control
(OUT2)
Lit Unlit
action.
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11.9 OUT2 (Heating/Cooling control) action [Direct (Cooling) action] (When setting dead band)
Cooling P-band Dead band Heating P-band
ON ON
(Cooling Heating
Heating/Cooling control can be used
Control action
action) action by adding Heating/Cooling control
OFF OFF option.
SV setting

Relay contact
7 7 7 Heating proportional band can be
output (OUT1)
8 8 8
set during [6] OUT1 proportional
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.
band setting, and cooling proportional
band can be set during [7] OUT2
Non-contact + 7 + 7 + 7 proportional band setting in the
0V DC 0/12V DC 12V DC
voltage output Sub setting mode. (p.14)
(OUT1) - 8 - 8 - 8
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.
Dead band can be set during
DC current
+ 7 + 7 + 7 [36] Overlap band/Dead band setting
4mA DC 4 to 20mA DC 20mA DC
output (OUT1) in the Setup mode. (p.19)
- 8 - 8 - 8
Changes continuously according to deviation.
[48] Direct/Reverse control can be set
Relay contact
5 5 5 in the Setup mode. (p.21)
output (OUT2)
6 6 6
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.

Non-contact + 5 + 5 + 5
voltage output 12V DC 12/0V DC 0V DC
(OUT2) - 6 - 6 - 6
Cycle action is performed according to deviation. : Acts ON (lit) or OFF (unlit).
Indicator : Represents Heating control
(OUT1)
Unlit Lit action.
Indicator : Represents Cooling control
(OUT2)
Lit Unlit action.

11.10 OUT2 (Heating/Cooling control) action [Direct (Cooling) action] (When setting overlap band)
Heating P-band

Cooling P-band Heating/Cooling control can be used

Overlap
ON band ON by adding Heating/Cooling control option.
(Cooling Heating
Control action
action) action
OFF OFF Heating proportional band can be set during
SV setting
[6] OUT1 proportional band setting, and
7 7 7 cooling proportional band can be set during
Relay contact
output (OUT1)
8 8 8 [7] OUT2 proportional band setting in the
Cycle action is performed according to deviation. Sub setting mode. (p.14)
Non-contact 7 7 7
voltage output 0V DC 0/12V DC 12V DC Overlap band can be set during
(OUT1) 8 8 8
Cycle action is performed according to deviation. [36] Overlap band/Dead band setting
in the Setup mode. (p.19)
7 7 7
DC current
4mA DC 4 to 20mA DC 20mA DC
output (OUT1)
8 8 8
[48] Direct/Reverse control can be set
Changes continuously according to deviation.
in the Setup mode. (p.21)
5 5 5
Relay contact
output (OUT2)
6 6 6
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.

Non-contact 5 5 5
voltage output 12V DC 12/0V DC 0V DC
(OUT2) 6 6 6
: Acts ON (lit) or OFF (unlit).
Cycle action is performed according to deviation.
: Represents Heating control
Indicator
(OUT1)
action.
Unlit Lit
: Represents Cooling control
Indicator
(OUT2)
action.
Lit Unlit

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11.11 SV rise rate, SV fall rate setting action
[46] SV rise rate and [47] SV fall rate can be set in the Setup mode. (p.21)
When the SV is adjusted, it approaches the new SV by the preset SV rise rate or SV fall rate.
When SV is adjusted while SV is rising (or falling), SV at the given time becomes a starting point, and
approaches the new SV.
When power is turned on, from PV the SV approaches the new SV.
SV can be changed with keypad operation, Serial communication function and Set value memory external
selection function.
Not available when set to 0 /Min (0/Min).
(e.g.) When changing SV from 200 300 240
[When SV rise rate and SV fall rate are set to 0 /Min]

Temperature

300 C
SV display 300 C SV display 240 C
240 C

200 C

Time
SV changes SV changes

[When SV rise rate is set to 60 /Min, and SV fall rate is set to 0 /Min]

Temperature

300 C
SV display 240 C
240 C
SV display 300 C
200 C
200 C (on the SV display) approaches 300 C
by the SV rise rate.

SV changes Time
SV changes
After SV has been changed,
SV rises from 200 to 300
by the rate of 1 /sec.

[When SV rise rate is set to 60 /Min, and SV fall rate are set to 30 /Min]

Temperature 300 C (on the SV display) approaches 240 C

by the SV fall rate.
300 C
SV display 240 C
240 C
SV display 300 C
200 C
200 C (on the SV display) approaches
300 C by the SV rise rate.
Time
SV changes SV changes

After SV has been changed, After SV has been changed,

SV rises from 200 to 300 SV falls from 300 to 240
by the rate of 1 /sec. by the rate of 0.5 /sec.

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When power is turned on or when control output OFF function is cancelled by the key,
SV changes as follows in relation to PV.
(e.g.) SV=200 , SV rise rate=60 /Min, SV fall rate=30 /Min
[When SV>PV]

Temperature

SV=200 C
SV display 200 C
25 C (on the SV display) approaches
200 C by the SV rise rate.
PV=25 C SV display 25 C

Time
Power is
turned on
In the case of SV>PV, when power is turned on,
or when control output OFF function is cancelled by
the key, the SV rise rate setting works, and
SV rises from 25 to 200 by the rate of 1 /sec.
(Fig. 11.11-4)

[When SV PV]

Temperature SV display 250 C

PV=250 C 250 C (on the SV display) approaches
200 C by the SV fall rate.
SV=200 C

Time
Power is
turned on
In the case of SV PV, when power is turned on,
or when control output OFF function is cancelled by
the key, the SV fall rate setting works, and
SV falls from 250 to 200 by the rate of 0.5 /sec.
(Fig. 11.11-5)

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12. Communication
Serial communication and Tool port communication cannot be used together.
When performing Serial communication, remove the tool cable (AKT4H820) from the USB port of the PC
and tool connector of the KT4H/B.
When performing Tool port communication, it is not required to remove the Serial communication cables.
However, do not send a command from the master side.

12.1 System configuration

Communication converter
RS-232C RS-485

KT4H/B KT4H/B KT4H/B

No. 1 No. 2 No. 31

Host computer

(Fig. 12.1-1)

12.2 Wiring
Wiring example using a communication converter
When using D-sub 9-pin connector
Host computer KT4H/B

Shielded
wire FG
FG

Shielded
wire

FG
D-sub 9-pin connector

(Fig. 12.2-1)

When using D-sub 25-pin connector

Host computer KT4H/B

Shielded
wire FG

Shielded
wire

FG

D-sub 25-pin connector

(Fig. 12.2-2)
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 When connecting to a PLC (RS-485)

PLC KT4H/B

FG

Shielded wire

FG

(Fig. 12.2-3)

Shielded wire
Connect only one side of the shielded wire to the FG terminal so that current cannot flow to the shielded
wire. If both sides of the shielded wire are connected to the FG terminal, the circuit will be closed
between the shielded wire and the ground. As a result, current will run through the shielded wire and this
may cause noise.
Be sure to ground the FG terminal.

Terminator (Terminal resistor)

Do not connect a terminator with the communication line because each KT4H/B has built-in pull-up
and pull-down resistors instead of a terminator.
Even though a terminator is not necessary for communication between the PLC and KT4H/B, if a
terminator is required due to signal reflection, connect the terminator on the PLC side.
Connect a terminator of 120 or more resistance.

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12.3 Communication parameter setting
Set each parameter following the procedures below.
Setting item numbers such as [17, [19], etc. are the same as those on the “6.4 Operation flowchart”. (p.12)

(1) Proceed to Auxiliary function setting mode.

Press key while pressing key in the PV/SV display mode.
The unit proceeds to Auxiliary function setting mode.
+

(2) [17] Auxiliary function setting mode

Press key twice.
The unit proceeds to Communication protocol selection.
(Twice)
(3) [19] Communication protocol selection
Select the communication protocol.
: Modbus ASCII mode (Default)
: Modbus RTU mode
: MEWTOCOL (Slave)

(4) [20] Instrument number setting

Set the instrument number of the controller individually when
communicating by connecting plural instruments.
1 to 99 (Default: 1)

(5) [21] Communication speed selection

Set the communication speed equal to that of the host computer.
: 2400bps
: 4800bps
: 9600bps (Default)
: 19200bps

(6) [22] Data bit/Parity selection

Select the data bit and parity.
: 8 bits/No parity
: 7 bits/ No parity
: 8 bits/Even
: 7 bits/Even (Default)
: 8 bits/Odd
: 7 bits/Odd

(7) [23] Stop bit selection

Select the stop bit.
: 1 (Default)
:2

(8) [24] Communication response time setting

Set the minimum response time.
5 to 99 (Default: 5ms)

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12.4 Communication procedures
Communication starts with command transmission from the host computer (hereafter Master) and ends
with the response of the KT4H/B (hereafter Slave).

Master Slave
• Response with data
Command
When the master sends the reading command, the slave
Data responds with the corresponding set value or current status.

• Acknowledgement
Command
When the master sends the setting command, the slave
Acknowledgement responds by sending an acknowledgement after the processing
is terminated.

Command • Negative acknowledgement

Negative When the master sends a non-existent command or value out of
acknowledgement the setting range, the slave returns a negative acknowledgement.

• No response
Command
The slave will not respond to the master in the following cases.
No response • Global address “FF” (MEWTOCOL) is set.
• Broadcast address (Modbus protocol) is set.
• Communication error (framing error, parity error)
• LRC discrepancy (Modbus ASCII mode)
(Fig. 12.4-1) • CRC-16 discrepancy (Modbus RTU mode)

Communication timing of the RS-485

Master side (Notice on programming)
Set the program so that the master can disconnect the transmitter from the communication line within
a 1 character transmission period after sending the command in preparation for reception of the
response from the slave.
To avoid the collision of transmissions between the master and the slave, send the next command after
carefully checking that the master received the response.

Slave side
When the slave starts transmission through the communication line, the slave is arranged so as to
provide an idle status (mark status) transmission period of 5ms or more (communication response time
from 5 to 99ms settable) before sending the response to ensure synchronization on the receiving side.
The slave is arranged so as to disconnect the transmitter from the communication line within a
1 character transmission period after sending the response.

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12.5 MEWTOCOL
12.5.1 Data format
Start bit : 1 bit
Data bit : 7 bits (8 bits) Selectable
Parity : Even (No parity, Odd) Selectable
Stop bit : 1 bit (2 bits) Selectable

12.5.2 Command configuration

MEWETOCOL of the KT4H/B uses RD and WD commands.
Writing and reading of plural word data cannot be carried out.
Be sure to read and write one word at a time because continuous reading/writing of plural data is
impossible.
All commands are composed of ASCII.
Numerals written on the command represent number of characters.
(1) RD (Word data reading) command protocol configuration
1 2 1 2 1 5 5 2 1
% Address Command Data Top Top CR
#
code code data item data item BCC
(25H) (Decimal) (23H) (0DH)
RD D (Decimal) (*) (Decimal) (*)
(*): KT4H/B cannot read plural word data. Make sure that both top data items are the same.
Acknowledgement
1 2 1 2 4 2 1
% Address $ Command Reading CR
code top data BCC
(25H) (Decimal) (24H) RD (Hexadecimal) (0DH)
1 0 3 2
16 16 16 16
Low High

Negative acknowledgement
1 2 1 2 2 1
% Address ! Error CR
code BCC
(25H) (Decimal) (21H) (Hexadecimal) (0DH)

(2) WD (Word data writing) command protocol configuration

1 2 1 2 1 5 5
% Address # Command Data Top Top
code code data item data item
(25H) (Decimal) (23H) WD D (Decimal) (*) (Decimal) (*)
4 2 1
Writing CR
top data BCC
(Hexadecimal) (0DH)
1 0 3 2
16 16 16 16
Low High
(*): KT4H/B cannot read plural word data. Make sure that both top data items are the same.
Acknowledgement
1 2 1 2 2 1
% Address $ Command CR
code BCC
(25H) (Decimal) (24H) WD (0DH)

Negative acknowledgement
1 2 1 2 2 1
% Address ! Error CR
code BCC
(25H) (Decimal) (21H) (Hexadecimal) (0DH)

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 Header : Code to represent the beginning of the command or the response.
ASCII code % (25H) is used.

Instrument number (Address): Numbers by which the master discerns each slave.
Decimal 2 digits of instrument number from 1 to 99 and global addresses EE, FF are used.
Global addresses are used when the same writing command is sent to all the slaves
connected.
For the global address EE, instrument number of the response command is EE.
For the global address FF, the response is not returned.

Command : # (23H) Command

$ (24H) Response (Normal)
! (21H) Response (Error)

Command code: RD; Word data reading (Continuous reading of plural data from the KT4H/B is impossible.)
WD; Word data writing (Continuous writing of plural data to the KT4H/B is impossible.)

Data code : ASCII code D (44H) is used.

Data : Composed of hexadecimal 4 digits, and ASCII codes are used.

A negative number is represented with 2's complement.

BCC (Block check code): 2-character data to detect communication errors.

Longitudinal parity
Exclusive OR (XOR) from header to the last character is calculated, and represented
with ASCII codes.
When ** is inserted instead of BCC, transmission is possible without BCC.
However, a BCC attached response will be returned.

Terminator : Represents the end of command. ASCII code CR (0DH) is used.

Error code : Represents an error type. Composed of hexadecimal 2 digits.

Error code Contents

40H (34H 30H) BCC error
41H (34H 31H) Except # and data item
42H (34H 32H) Command except RD and WD
43H (34H 33H) Transmission format, Procedure error, Delimiter (&) error
60H (36H 30H) Data codes except D
61H (36H 31H) Data error (data item discrepancy)
63H (36H 33H) Mode error

12.5.3 BCC (Block check code) calculation example

(e.g.) Reading [Address 1, SV (DT0102)]
% 01 # RD D 00102 00102
25H 30H 31H 23H 52H 44H 44H 30H 30H 31H 30H 32H 30H 30H 31H 30H 32H
Exclusive OR: 55H BCC(H)=5(35H)
BCC(L)=5(35H)
% 01 # RD D 00102 00102 55 CR

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(1) Reading (Address 1, PV)
• RD (Word data reading) command from the master
Command Data Top data item Top data item
Address
% # code code (Decimal) (Decimal) BCC CR
(Decimal)
RD D 00356 00356
25H 30H 31H 23H 52H 44H 44H 30H 30H 33H 35H 36H 30H 30H 33H 35H 36H 35H 35H 0DH

• A response command from the slave in normal status (When PV=600 [0258H])
Command
Address Reading data
% $ code BCC CR
(Decimal) [0258H]
RD
25H 30H 31H 24H 52H 44H 35H 38H 30H 32H 31H 39H 0DH

(2) Reading (Address 1, SV)

• RD (Word data reading) command from the master
Command Data Top data item Top data item
Address
% # code code (Decimal) (Decimal) BCC CR
(Decimal)
RD D 00102 00102
25H 30H 31H 23H 52H 44H 44H 30H 30H 31H 30H 32H 30H 30H 31H 30H 32H 35H 35H 0DH

• Response command from the slave in normal status (When SV=600 [0258H])
Command
Address Reading data
% $ code BCC CR
(Decimal) [0258H]
RD
25H 30H 31H 24H 52H 44H 35H 38H 30H 32H 31H 39H 0DH

(3) Setting (Address 1, SV) (When setting SV to 600 [0258H])

• WD (Word data writing) command from the master
Command Data Top data item Top data item
Address
% # code code (Decimal) (Decimal)
(Decimal)
WD D 00102 00102
25H 30H 31H 23H 57H 44H 44H 30H 30H 31H 30H 32H 30H 30H 31H 30H 32H

Writing data
BCC CR
[0258H]

35H 38H 30H 32H 35H 35H 0DH

• Response command from the slave in normal status

Command
Address
% $ code BCC CR
(Decimal)
WD
25H 30H 31H 24H 57H 44H 31H 33H 0DH

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MEWTOCOL
Data item Data
command code
RD DT00100 Use in the system
(Never use WD command. If WD
command is sent to the KT4H/B,
the KT4H/B may not be operable.)
RD/WD DT00102 SV Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00106 Auto-tuning/Auto-reset 0000H: Cancel
0001H: Perform
RD/WD DT00108 OUT1 proportional band Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00110 OUT2 proportional band Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00112 Integral time Set value
RD/WD DT00114 Derivative time Set value
RD/WD DT00116 OUT1 proportional cycle Set value
RD/WD DT00118 OUT2 proportional cycle Set value
RD/WD DT00122 Alarm 1 value Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00124 Alarm 2 value Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00130 Heater burnout alarm value Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00136 Set value lock 0000H: Unlock
0001H: Lock 1
0002H: Lock 2
0003H: Lock 3
RD/WD DT00142 Sensor correction Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00144 Overlap band/Dead band Set value
RD/WD DT00148 Scaling high limit Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00150 Scaling low limit Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00152 Decimal point place 0000H: xxxx
0001H: xxx.x
0002H: xx.xx
0003H: x.xxx
RD/WD DT00154 PV filter time constant Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00156 OUT1 high limit Set value
RD/WD DT00158 OUT1 low limit Set value
RD/WD DT00160 OUT1 ON/OFF action hysteresis Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00162 OUT2 action mode 0000H: Air cooling
0001H: Oil cooling
0002H: Water cooling
RD/WD DT00164 OUT2 high limit Set value
RD/WD DT00166 OUT2 low limit Set value
RD/WD DT00168 OUT2 ON/OFF action hysteresis Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00170 Alarm 1 type 0000H: No alarm action
0001H: High limit alarm
0002H: Low limit alarm
0003H: High/Low limits alarm
0004H: High/Low limit range alarm
0005H: Process high alarm
0006H: Process low alarm
0007H: High limit alarm with standby
0008H: Low limit alarm with standby
0009H: High/Low limits with standby
RD/WD DT00172 Alarm 2 type The same as the Alarm 1 type
RD/WD DT00174 Alarm 1 hysteresis Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00176 Alarm 2 hysteresis Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00182 Alarm 1 action delayed timer Set value
RD/WD DT00184 Alarm 2 action delayed timer Set value
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Data item Data
command code
RD/WD DT00202 SV rise rate Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00204 SV fall rate Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00210 Control output OUT/OFF 0000H: Control output ON
0001H: Control output OFF
RD/WD DT00212 Auto/Manual control 0000H: Automatic control
0001H: Manual control
RD/WD DT00214 Manual control MV Set value
RD/WD DT00228 Alarm 1 Energized/Deenergized 0000H: Energized
0001H: Deenergized
RD/WD DT00230 Alarm 2 Energized/Deenergized 0000H: Energized
0001H: Deenergized
RD/WD DT00236 Input type 0000H: K -200 to 1370
0001H: K -200.0 to 400.0
0002H: J -200 to 1000
0003H: R 0 to 1760
0004H: S 0 to 1760
0005H: B 0 to 1820
0006H: E -200 to 800
0007H: T -200.0 to 400.0
0008H: N -200 to 1300
0009H: PL- 0 to 1390
000AH: C (W/Re5-26) 0 to 2315
000BH: Pt100 -200.0 to 850.0
000CH: JPt100 -200.0 to 500.0
000DH: Pt100 -200 to 850
000EH: JPt100 -200 to 500
000FH: K -320 to 2500
0010H: K -320.0 to 750.0
0011H: J -320 to 1800
0012H: R 0 to 3200
0013H: S 0 to 3200
0014H: B 0 to 3300
0015H: E -320 to 1500
0016H: T -320.0 to 750.0
0017H: N -320 to 2300
0018H: PL- 0 to 2500
0019H: C (W/Re5-26) 0 to 4200
001AH: Pt100 -320.0 to 1500.0
001BH: JPt100 -320.0 to 900.0
001CH: Pt100 -320 to 1500
001DH: JPt100 -320 to 900
001EH: 4 to 20mA -2000 to 10000
001FH: 0 to 20mA -2000 to 10000
0020H: 0 to 1V -2000 to 10000
0021H: 0 to 5V -2000 to 10000
0022H: 1 to 5V -2000 to 10000
0023H: 0 to 10V -2000 to 10000
RD/WD DT00238 Direct/Reverse action 0000H: Reverse action
0001H: Direct action
RD/WD DT00242 AT bias Set value
RD/WD DT00244 ARW Set value
RD/WD DT00246 Heater burnout alarm 2 value Set value, Decimal point ignored
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Data item Data
command code
RD/WD DT00260 Backlight 0000H: All are backlit
0001H: Only PV display is backlit
0002H: Only SV display is backlit
0003H: Only action indicators are backlit
0004H: PV+SV displays are backlit
0005H: PV+ action indicators are backlit
0006H: SV+ action indicators are backlit
RD/WD DT00262 PV color 0000H: Green
0001H: Red
0002H: Orange
0003H: When Alarm ON, Green Red
0004H: When Alarm ON, Orange Red
0005H: PV color changes continuously
0006H: PV color changes continuously
+ Alarm ON: Red
RD/WD DT00264 PV color range Set value, Decimal point ignored
RD/WD DT00266 Backlight time Set value
WD DT00324 Key operation change flag clearing 0000H: No action
0001H: All clearing
RD DT00356 PV (Process variable) Decimal point ignored
RD DT00358 OUT1 MV Decimal point ignored
RD DT00360 OUT2 MV Decimal point ignored
RD DT00362 SV (When SV rises or falls) Decimal point ignored
RD DT00366 Status flag
0000 0000 0000 0000
20: OUT1 0: OFF, 1: ON
(DC current output type: Not fixed)
1
2 : OUT2 0: OFF, 1: ON
22: Alarm 1 output 0: OFF, 1: ON
3
2 : Alarm 2 output 0: OFF, 1: ON
24: Not used, always 0
25: Not used, always 0
26: Heater burnout alarm 0: OFF, 1: ON
(When Sensor burnout, 0: OFF)
7
2 : Not used, always 0
28: Overscale 0: OFF, 1: ON
9
2 : Underscale 0: OFF, 1: ON
210: Control output OUT/OFF
0: ON, 1: OFF
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2 : During Auto-tuning/Auto-reset
0: OFF
1: During Auto-tuning/Auto-reset
212: OUT/OFF key function
0: OUT/OFF function, 1: Auto/Manual control
213: Not used, always 0
214: Auto/Manual control
0: Automatic control, 1: Manual control
215: Change in key operation
0: No, 1: Yes
RD DT00368 CT1 current value Decimal point ignored
RD DT00370 CT2 current value Decimal point ignored

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Data item Data
command code
RD DT00422 Instrument specification flag
0000 0000 0000 0000
20: Contact input 0: Not added, 1: Added
21: Serial communication 0: Not added, 1: Added
22: Heater burnout alarm 0: Not added, 1: Added
23: Heater burnout alarm rating 0: 20A, 1: 50A
24: Heater burnout alarm specification
0: Single phase, 1: 3-phase
5
2 : Alarm 2 output 0: Not added, 1: Added
26: Heating/Cooling control output
0: Not added, 1: Added
2 to 215: Not used, always 0
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Data
Note on setting and reading command
• The data (set value, decimal) is converted to hexadecimal figures.
A negative number is represented by 2's complement.
• When connecting plural slaves, the instrument numbers (addresses) must not be duplicated.
Setting command
• Setting range of each item is the same as that of key operation.
• When the data (set value) has a decimal point, a whole number (hexadecimal) without a decimal point is
used.
• If the alarm type is changed during Alarm 1 type selection (DT00170) and Alarm 2 type selection (DT00172),
the Alarm value will revert to “0”. Also alarm output status will be initialized.
• It is possible to set the set value with the setting command of the communication function even when the set
value is locked.
• Although the options are not applied, setting the items for the options is possible using the setting command.
However, they will not function.
• The instrument numbers and communication speed of the slave cannot be set by communication function.
• When sending a command by Global address “FF”, the same command is sent to all the slaves connected.
However, the response is not returned.
• The memory can store up to 1,000,000 (one million) entries.
If the number of settings exceeds the limit, the data will not be saved. So frequent transmission via
communication is not recommended.
Reading command
• When the data (set value) has a decimal point, a whole number (hexadecimal) without a decimal point is
used.

Negative acknowledgement
The slave will return Error code 41H in the following cases.
• If control output OUT/OFF function (DT00210) is selected after selecting Auto/Manual control function
during OUT/OFF key function selection.
• If Auto/Manual control (DT00212) is selected after selecting OUT/OFF function during OUT/OFF key
function selection.
• If Manual control MV (DT00214) is set during automatic control.
• When Auto-tuning/Auto-reset (DT00106) is selected during PI action or ON/OFF action.
The slave will return Error code 63H in the following cases.
• If “Cancel (0000H)” of Auto-tuning/Auto-reset (DT00106) is selected while Auto-tuning/Auto-reset is being
cancelled.
• If “Perform (0001H)” of Auto-tuning/Auto-reset (DT00106) is selected while Auto-tuning/Auto-reset is
performing.

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12.6 Modbus protocol
12.6.1 Transmission mode
There are 2 transmission modes (ASCII and RTU) in Modbus protocol.
12.6.2 ASCII mode
Hexadecimal (0 to 9, A to F), which is divided into high order (4-bit) and low order (4-bit) out of 8-bit binary
data in command is transmitted as ASCII characters.
Data format Start bit : 1 bit
Data bit : 7 bits
Parity : Even (No parity, Odd) Selectable
Stop bit : 1 bit (2 bits) Selectable
Error detection : LRC (Longitudinal Redundancy Check)
Data interval : 1 second or less
(1) Message configuration
ASCII mode message is configured to start by Header [: (colon)(3AH)] and end by Delimiter [CR (carriage
return) (0DH) + LF (Line feed)(0AH)].
Header Slave Function Error check Delimiter Delimiter
Data
(:) address code LRC (CR) (LF)
Slave address
Slave address is an individual instrument number on the slave side and is set within the range 0 to 95
(00H to 5FH).
The master identifies slaves by the slave address of the requested message.
The slave informs the master which slave is responding to the master by placing its own address in the
response message.
Slave address 0 (00H, broadcast address) can identify all the slaves connected. However slaves do not
respond.
Function code
The function code is the command code for the slave to undertake the following action types.
Function code Contents
03 (03H) Reading the set value and information from slaves
06 (06H) Setting to slaves
Function code is used to discern whether the response is normal (acknowledgement) or if any error
(negative acknowledgement) is occurred when the slave returns the response message to the master.
When acknowledgement is returned, the slave simply returns the original function code.
When negative acknowledgement is returned, the MSB of the original function code is set as 1 for the
response.
For example, when the master sends request message setting 10H to the function code by mistake, slave
returns 90H by setting the MSB to 1, because the former is an illegal function.
For negative acknowledgement, the exception codes below are set to the data of the response message
and returned to the master in order to inform it of what kind of error has occurred.
Exception code Contents
1 (01H) Illegal function (Non-existent function)
2 (02H) Illegal data address (Non-existent data address)
3 (03H) Illegal data value (Value out of the setting range)
17 (11H) Illegal setting [Status unable to be set (e.g. during AT)]
18 (12H) Illegal setting (During setting mode by key operation)
Data
Data differs depending on the function code.
A request message from the master is composed of data item, number of data and setting data.
A response message from the slave is composed of a number of bytes, data and exception code in
negative acknowledgements.
The number of data to be dealt with in one message is “1”. Therefore the number of data is fixed as
(30H)(30H)(30H)(31H).
Effective range of data is -32768 to 32767 (8000H to 7FFFH).
Error check: 2-character data to detect communication errors. Refer to “(2) Error check of ASCII mode”.
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After calculating LRC (Longitudinal Redundancy Check) from the slave address to the end of data,
the calculated 8-bit data is converted to two ASCII characters and are appended to the end of message.

How to calculate LRC

1 Create a message in RTU mode.
2 Add all the values from the slave address to the end of data. This is assumed as X.
3 Make a complement for X (bit reverse). This is assumed as X.
4 Add a value of 1 to X. This is assumed as X.
5 Set X as an LRC to the end of the message.
6 Convert the whole message to ASCII characters.

(3) Message example of ASCII mode

1 Reading (Address 1, PV)

• A request message from the master

The number of data means the data item to be read, and it is fixed as 1 (30H 30H 30H 31H).
Header Slave Function Data item Number of data Error check Delimiter
address code [0080H] [0001H] LRC CR+LF
(3AH) (30H 31H) (30H 33H) (30H 30H 38H 30H) (30H 30H 30H 31H) (37H 42H) (0DH 0AH)

• Response message from the slave in normal status (When PV=600 [0258H])
The number of response byte means the number of bytes of the data which has been read,
and it is fixed as 2 (30H 32H).
Number of
Header Slave Function Data Error check Delimiter
response byte
address code [0258H] LRC CR+LF
[02H]
(3AH) (30H 31H) (30H 33H) (30H 32H 35H 38H) (41H 30H) (0DH 0AH)
(30H 32H)

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2 Reading (Address 1, SV)
• A request message from the master
The number of data means the data item to be read, and it is fixed as 1 (30H 30H 30H 31H).
Header Slave Function Data item Number of data Error check Delimiter
address code [0001H] [0001H] LRC CR+LF
(3AH) (30H 31H) (30H 33H) (30H 30H 30H 31H) (30H 30H 30H 31H) (46H 41H) (0DH 0AH)

• Response message from the slave in normal status (When SV=600 [0258H])
The number of response byte means the number of bytes of the data which has been read, and it is fixed
as 2 (30H 32H).
Number of
Header Slave Function Data Error check Delimiter
response byte
address code [0258H] LRC CR+LF
[02H]
(3AH) (30H 31H) (30H 33H) (30H 32H 35H 38H) (41H 30H) (0DH 0AH)
(30H 32H)

• Response message from the slave in exception (error) status (When a data item has been mistaken)
The function code MSB is set to 1 for the response message in exception (error) status [83H (38H 33H)].
The exception code 02H (30H 32H: Non-existent data address) is returned.
Header Slave Function Exception code Error check Delimiter
address code [02H] LRC CR+LF
(3AH) (30H 31H) (38H 33H) (30H 32H) (37H 41H) (0DH 0AH)

3 Setting (Address 1, SV) (When setting SV to 600 [0258H])

• A request message from the master
Header Slave Function Data item Number of data Error check Delimiter
address code [0001H] [0258H] LRC CR+LF
(3AH) (30H 31H) (30H 36H) (30H 30H 30H 31H) (30H 32H 35H 38H) (39H 45H) (0DH 0AH)

• Response message from the slave in normal status

Header Slave Function Data item Data Error check Delimiter
address code [0001H] [0258H] LRC CR+LF
(3AH) (30H 31H) (30H 36H) (30H 30H 30H 31H) (30H 32H 35H 38H) (39H 45H) (0DH 0AH)

• Response message from the slave in exception (error) status (When a value out of the setting range has
been set)
The function code MSB is set to 1 for the response message in exception (error) status [86H (38H 36H)].
The exception code 03H (30H 33H: Value out of the setting range) is returned.
Header Slave Function Exception code Error check Delimiter
address code [03H] LRC CR+LF
(3AH) (30H 31H) (38H 36H) (30H 33H) (37H 36H) (0DH 0AH)

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12.6.2 RTU mode
8-bit binary data in command is transmitted as it is.
Data format Start bit : 1 bit
Data bit : 8 bits
Parity : No parity (Even, Odd) Selectable
Stop bit : 1 bit (2 bits) Selectable
Error detection: CRC-16 (Cyclic Redundancy Check)
Data interval : 3.5 character transmission time or less

(1) Message configuration

RTU mode is configured to start after idle time processing of more than 3.5 character transmissions and
end after idle time processing of more than 3.5 character transmissions.
3.5 idle Slave Function Error check 3.5 idle
Data
characters address code CRC-16 characters

Slave address:
Slave address is an individual instrument number on the slave side and is set within the range
0 to 95 (00H to 5FH).
The master identifies slaves by the slave address of the requested message.
The slave informs the master which slave is responding to the master by placing its own address
in the response message.
Slave address 0 (00H, broadcast address) can identify all the slaves connected. However slaves do not
respond.

Function code
The function code is the command code for the slave to undertake the following action types.
Function code Contents
03 (03H) Reading the set value and information from slaves
06 (06H) Setting to slaves
Function code is used to discern whether the response is normal (acknowledgement) or if any error
(negative acknowledgement) has occurred when the slave returns the response message to the master.
When acknowledgement is returned, the slave simply returns the original function code.
When negative acknowledgement is returned, the MSB of the original function code is set as 1 for
the response.
For example, when the master sends request message setting 10H to the function code by mistake,
slave returns 90H by setting the MSB to 1, because the former is an illegal function.
For negative acknowledgement, the exception codes below are set to the data of response message
and returned to the master in order to inform it of what kind of error has occurred.
Exception code Contents
1 (01H) Illegal Function (Non-existent function)
2 (02H) Illegal data address (Non-existent data address)
3 (03H) Illegal data value (Value out of the setting range)
17 (11H) Illegal setting [Status unable to be set (e.g. during AT)]
18 (12H) Illegal setting (During setting mode by key operation)

Data
Data differs depending on the function code.
A request message from the master side is composed of data item, number of data and setting data.
A response message from the slave side is composed of number of bytes, data and exception code in
negative acknowledgement.
The number of data to be dealt with in one message is “1”. Therefore the number of data is fixed as
(0001H).
The number of response byte is 02H.
Effective range of data is –32768 to 32767 (8000H to 7FFFH).

Error check: 16-bit data to detect communication errors. Refer to “(2) Error check of RTU mode”.
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After calculating CRC-16 (Cyclic Redundancy Check) from the slave address to the end of data, the
calculated 16-bit data is appended to the end of message in sequence from low order to high order.

How to calculate CRC

In the CRC system, the information is divided by the polynomial series. The remainder is added to the end
of the information and transmitted. The generation of polynomial series is as follows.
(Generation of polynomial series: X16 + X 15 + X 2 + 1)
1 Initialize the CRC-16 data (assumed as X) (FFFFH).
2 Calculate exclusive OR (XOR) with the 1st data and X. This is assumed as X.
3 Shift X one bit to the right. This is assumed as X.
4 When a carry is generated as a result of the shift, XOR is calculated by X of 3 and the fixed value
(A001H). This is assumed as X.
If a carry is not generated, go to step 5 .
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until shifting 8 times.
6 XOR is calculated with the next data and X. This is assumed as X.
7 Repeat steps 3 to 5 .
8 Repeat steps 3 to 5 up to the last data.
9 Set X as CRC-16 to the end of message in sequence from low order to high order.

(3) Message example of RTU mode

1 Reading (Address 1, PV)

• A request message from the master

The number of data means the data item to be read, and it is fixed as 1 (0001H).
Slave Function Data item Number of data Error check
3.5 idle 3.5 idle
address code CRC-16
characters characters
(01H) (03H) (0080H) (0001H) (85E2H)

• Response message from the slave in normal status (When PV=600 [0258H])
The number of response byte means number of bytes of the data which has been read, and it is
fixed as 2 (02H).
Slave Function Number of Number of data Error check
3.5 idle 3.5 idle
address code response byte CRC-16
characters characters
(01H) (03H) (02H) (0258H) (B8DEH)

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2 Reading (Address 1, SV)
• A request message from the master
The number of data means the data item to be read, and it is fixed as 1 (0001H).
Slave Function Data item Number of data Error check
3.5 idle 3.5 idle
address code CRC-16
characters characters
(01H) (03H) (0001H) (0001H) (D5CAH)

• Response message from the slave in normal status (When SV=600 [0258H])
The number of response byte means number of bytes of the data which has been read, and it is
fixed as 2 (02H).
Slave Function Number of Number of data Error check
3.5 idle 3.5 idle
address code response byte CRC-16
characters characters
(01H) (03H) (02H) (0258H) (B8DEH)

• Response message from the slave in exception (error) status (When a data item has been mistaken)
The function code MSB is set to 1 for the response message in exception (error) status (83H).
The exception code 02H (Non-existent data address) is returned.
Slave Function Exception code Error check
3.5 idle 3.5 idle
address code CRC-16
characters characters
(01H) (83H) (02H) (C0F1H)

3 Setting (Address 1, SV) (When setting SV to 600 [0258H])

• A request message from the master
Slave Function Data item Number of data Error check
3.5 idle 3.5 idle
address code CRC-16
characters characters
(01H) (06H) (0001H) (0258H) (D890H)

• Response message from the slave in normal status

Slave Function Data item Number of data Error check
3.5 idle 3.5 idle
address code CRC-16
characters characters
(01H) (06H) (0001H) (0258H) (D890H)

• Response message from the slave in exception (error) status (When a value out of the setting range
has been set)
The function code MSB is set to 1 for the response message in exception (error) status (86H).
The exception code 03H (Value out of the setting range) is returned.
Slave Function Exception code Error check
3.5 idle 3.5 idle
address code CRC-16
characters characters
(01H) (86H) (03H) (0261H)

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Modbus
Data item Data
function code
03H 0000H Use in the system
(Never use function code 06H. If
function code 06H is sent to the
KT4H/B, the KT4H/B may not be
operable.)
03H/06H 0001H SV Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 0003H Auto-tuning/Auto-reset 0000H: Cancel
0001H: Perform
03H/06H 0004H OUT1 proportional band Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 0005H OUT2 proportional band Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 0006H Integral time Set value
03H/06H 0007H Derivative time Set value
03H/06H 0008H OUT1 proportional cycle Set value
03H/06H 0009H OUT2 proportional cycle Set value
03H/06H 000BH Alarm 1 value Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 000CH Alarm 2 value Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 000FH Heater burnout alarm value Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 0012H Set value lock 0000H: Unlock
0001H: Lock 1
0002H: Lock 2
0003H: Lock 3
03H/06H 0015H Sensor correction Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 0016H Overlap band/Dead band Set value
03H/06H 0018H Scaling high limit Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 0019H Scaling low limit Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 001AH Decimal point place 0000H: xxxx
0001H: xxx.x
0002H: xx.xx
0003H: x.xxx
03H/06H 001BH PV filter time constant Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 001CH OUT1 high limit Set value
03H/06H 001DH OUT1 low limit Set value
03H/06H 001EH OUT1 ON/OFF action hysteresis Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 001FH OUT2 action mode 0000H: Air cooling
0001H: Oil cooling
0002H: Water cooling
03H/06H 0020H OUT2 high limit Set value
03H/06H 0021H OUT2 low limit Set value
03H/06H 0022H OUT2 ON/OFF action hysteresis Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 0023H Alarm 1 type 0000H: No alarm action
0001H: High limit alarm
0002H: Low limit alarm
0003H: High/Low limits alarm
0004H: High/Low limit range alarm
0005H: Process high alarm
0006H: Process low alarm
0007H: High limit alarm with standby
0008H: Low limit alarm with standby
0009H: High/Low limits with standby
03H/06H 0024H Alarm 2 type The same as the Alarm 1 type
03H/06H 0025H Alarm 1 hysteresis Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 0026H Alarm 2 hysteresis Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 0029H Alarm 1 action delayed timer Set value
03H/06H 002AH Alarm 2 action delayed timer Set value

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 Modbus
Data item Data
function code
03H/06H 0033H SV rise rate Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 0034H SV fall rate Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 0037H Control output OUT/OFF 0000H: Control output ON
0001H: Control output OFF
03H/06H 0038H Auto/Manual control 0000H: Automatic control
0001H: Manual control
03H/06H 0039H Manual control MV Set value
03H/06H 0040H Alarm 1 Energized/Deenergized 0000H: Energized
0001H: Deenergized
03H/06H 0041H Alarm 2 Energized/Deenergized 0000H: Energized
0001H: Deenergized
03H/06H 0044H Input type 0000H: K -200 to 1370
0001H: K -200.0 to 400.0
0002H: J -200 to 1000
0003H: R 0 to 1760
0004H: S 0 to 1760
0005H: B 0 to 1820
0006H: E -200 to 800
0007H: T -200.0 to 400.0
0008H: N -200 to 1300
0009H: PL- 0 to 1390
000AH: C(W/Re5-26) 0 to 2315
000BH: Pt100 -200.0 to 850.0
000CH: JPt100 -200.0 to 500.0
000DH: Pt100 -200 to 850
000EH: JPt100 -200 to 500
000FH: K -320 to 2500
0010H: K -320.0 to 750.0
0011H: J -320 to 1800
0012H: R 0 to 3200
0013H: S 0 to 3200
0014H: B 0 to 3300
0015H: E -320 to 1500
0016H: T -320.0 to 750.0
0017H: N -320 to 2300
0018H: PL- 0 to 2500
0019H: C (W/Re5-26) 0 to 4200
001AH: Pt100 -320.0 to 1500.0
001BH: JPt100 -320.0 to 900.0
001CH: Pt100 -320 to 1500
001DH: JPt100 -320 to 900
001EH: 4 to 20mA -2000 to 10000
001FH: 0 to 20mA -2000 to 10000
0020H: 0 to 1V -2000 to 10000
0021H: 0 to 5V -2000 to 10000
0022H: 1 to 5V -2000 to 10000
0023H: 0 to 10V -2000 to 10000
03H/06H 0045H Direct/Reverse action 0000H: Reverse action
0001H: Direct action
03H/06H 0047H AT bias Set value
03H/06H 0048H ARW Set value
03H/06H 0049H Heater burnout alarm 2 value Set value, Decimal point ignored

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 Modbus
Data item Data
function code
03H/06H 0050H Backlight 0000H: All are backlit
0001H: Only PV display is backlit
0002H: Only SV display is backlit
0003H: Only action indicators are backlit
0004H: PV+SV displays are backlit
0005H: PV+ action indicators are backlit
0006H: SV+ action indicators are backlit
03H/06H 0051H PV color 0000H: Green
0001H: Red
0002H: Orange
0003H: When Alarm ON, Green Red
0004H: When Alarm ON, Orange Red
0005H: PV color changes continuously
0006H: PV color changes continuously
+ Alarm ON: Red
03H/06H 0052H PV color range Set value, Decimal point ignored
03H/06H 0053H Backlight time Set value
06H 0070H Key operation change flag clearing 0000H: No action
0001H: All clearing
03H 0080H PV (Process variable) Decimal point ignored
03H 0081H OUT1 MV Decimal point ignored
03H 0082H OUT2 MV Decimal point ignored
03H 0083H SV (When SV rises or falls) Decimal point ignored
03H 0085H Status flag
0000 0000 0000 0000
20: OUT1 0: OFF, 1: ON
(DC current output type: Not fixed)
1
2 : OUT2 0: OFF, 1: ON
22: Alarm 1 output 0: OFF, 1: ON
3
2 : Alarm 2 output 0: OFF, 1: ON
24: Not used, always 0
25: Not used, always 0
26: Heater burnout alarm output 0: OFF, 1: ON
(When Sensor burnout, 0: OFF)
7
2 : Not used, always 0
28: Overscale 0: OFF, 1: ON
9
2 : Underscale 0: OFF, 1: ON
210: Control output OUT/OFF
0: ON, 1: OFF
11
2 : During Auto-tuning/Auto-reset
0: OFF
1: During Auto-tuning/Auto-reset
212: OUT/OFF key function
0: OUT/OFF function, 1: Auto/Manual control
213: Not used, always 0
214: Auto/Manual control
0: Automatic control, 1: Manual control
215: Change in key operation
0: No, 1: Yes
03H 0086H CT1 current value Decimal point ignored
03H 0087H CT2 current value Decimal point ignored

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 Modbus
Data item Data
function code
03H 00A1H Instrument specification flag
0000 0000 0000 0000
20: Contact input 0: Not added, 1: Added
21: Serial communication 0: Not added, 1: Added
22: Heater burnout alarm 0: Not added, 1: Added
23: Heater burnout alarm rating 0: 20A, 1: 50A
24: Heater burnout alarm specification
0: Single phase 1: 3-phase
5
2 : Alarm 2 output 0: Not added, 1: Added
26: Heating/Cooling control output
0: Not added, 1: Added
2 to 215: Not used, always 0
7

Data
Note on setting and reading command
• The data (set value, decimal) is converted to hexadecimal figures.
A negative number is represented by 2's complement.
• When connecting plural slaves, the instrument numbers (addresses) must not be duplicated.
Setting command
• Setting range of each item is the same as that of key operation.
• When the data (set value) has a decimal point, a whole number (hexadecimal) without a decimal point is used.
• If the alarm type is changed during Alarm 1 type selection (0023H) and Alarm 2 type selection (0024H), the
Alarm value will revert to “0”. Also alarm output status will be initialized.
• It is possible to set the set value with the setting command of the communication function even when the set
value is locked.
• Although the options are not applied, setting the items for the options is possible using the setting command.
However, they will not function.
• The instrument numbers and communication speed of the slave cannot be set by communication function.
• When sending a command by broadcast address 0 (00H), the same command is sent to all the slaves
connected. However, the response is not returned.
• The memory can store up to 1,000,000 (one million) entries.
If the number of settings exceeds the limit, the data will not be saved. So frequent transmission via
communication is not recommended.
Reading command
• When the data (set value) has a decimal point, a whole number (hexadecimal) without a decimal point is
used for a response.

Negative acknowledgement
The slave will return Exception code 1 (01H) in the following cases.
• If control output OUT/OFF function (0037H) is selected after selecting Auto/Manual control function during
OUT/OFF key function selection.
• If Auto/Manual control (0038H) is selected after selecting control output OUT/OFF function during OUT/OFF
key function selection.
• When Manual control MV (0039H) is set during automatic control.
• When Auto-tuning/Auto-reset (0003H) is selected during PI action or ON/OFF action.
The slave will return Exception code 17 (11H) in the following cases.
• If “Cancel (0000H)” of Auto-tuning/Auto-reset (0003H) is selected while Auto-tuning/Auto-reset is being
cancelled.
• When “Perform (0001H)” of Auto-tuning/Auto-reset (0003H) is selected while Auto-tuning/Auto-reset is
performing.

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13. Specifications
13.1 Standard specifications
Mounting : Flush
Setting : Input system using membrane sheet key
Display PV display : 11-segment backlight LCD Red/Green/Orange, character size 12.0 x 5.4mm (H x W)
SV display : 11-segment backlight LCD Green, character size 6.0 x 3.5mm (H x W)
MEMO display : 11-segment backlight LCD Green, character size 4.8 x 2.8mm (H x W)
Action indicators : Backlight Orange
Accuracy (Setting and Indication):
Thermocouple : Within 0.2% of each input span 1digit, or within 2 (4 ),
whichever is greater
However R, S inputs, 0 to 200 (0 to 400 ): Within 6 (12 )
B input, 0 to 300 (600 ): Accuracy is not guaranteed
K, J, E, T, N inputs, less than 0 (32 ): Within 0.4% of input span 1digit
RTD : Within 0.1% of each input span 1digit, or within 1 (2 ),
whichever is greater
DC current : Within 0.2% of each input span 1digit
DC voltage : Within 0.2% of each input span 1digit
Input sampling period : 0.25 seconds
Input Thermocouple : K, J, R, S, B, E, T, N, PL- , C (W/Re5-26)
External resistance, 100 or less
(However, B input: External resistance, 40 or less)
RTD : Pt100, JPt100, 3-wire system
Allowable input lead wire resistance (10 or less per wire)
DC current : 0 to 20mA DC, 4 to 20mA DC
Input impedance: 50 [50 shunt resistor (sold separately) must be
connected between input terminals.]
Allowable input current, 50mA or less [When 50 shunt resistor (sold
separately) is used]
DC voltage : 0 to 1V DC Input impedance (1M or more)
Allowable input voltage (5V DC or less)
Allowable signal source resistance (2k or less)
: 0 to 5V DC, 1 to 5V DC, 0 to 10V DC Input impedance (100k or more)
Allowable input voltage (15V DC or less)
Allowable signal source resistance (100 or less)
Control output (OUT1)
Relay contact : 1a, Control capacity 3A 250V AC (resistive load)
1A 250V AC (inductive load cosø=0.4)
Electrical life, 100,000 cycles
Non-contact voltage (For SSR drive): 12V DC 15%, Maximum 40mA (short circuit protected)
DC current : 4 to 20mA DC, Load resistance, Maximum 550
Alarm 1 output
Action : ON/OFF action
Hysteresis : 0.1 to 100.0 ( ), or 1 to 1000 (Default: 1.0 )
Output : Relay contact 1a
Control capacity, 3A 250V AC (resistive load) Electrical life, 100,000 cycles
Control action
PID action (with auto-tuning function)
PI action: When derivative time is set to 0
PD action (with auto-reset function): When integral time is set to 0
P action (with auto-reset function): When derivative and integral time are set to 0.
ON/OFF action: When proportional band is set to 0 or 0.0
OUT1 proportional band : 0 to 1000 (2000 ), 0.0 to 1000.0 ( ) or 0.0 to 100.0%
(ON/OFF action when set to 0 or 0.0) (Default: 10 )
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 Integral time : 0 to 1000sec (OFF when set to 0) (Default: 200sec)
Derivative time : 0 to 300sec (OFF when set to 0) (Default: 50sec)
OUT1 proportional cycle : 1 to 120sec (Default: 30sec for Relay contact, 3sec for Non-contact voltage,
Not available for DC current)
ARW : 0 to 100% (Default: 50%)
OUT1 ON/OFF action hysteresis: 0.1 to 100.0 ( ), or 1 to 1000 (Default: 1.0 )
OUT1 high limit setting : 0 to 100% (DC current: -5 to 105%) (Default: 100%)
OUT1 low limit setting : 0 to 100% (DC current: -5 to 105%) (Default: 0%)
Circuit insulation configuration

Insulated

1 13 OUT1 7
POWER
SUPPLY CT1 (Output)
2 14 8
CT2
3 15 9
CPU
EVT1 TC
4 16 RTD 10
RS-485 DC
5 17 DI (Input) 11
EVT2
OUT2
6 18 12
Tool connector

When OUT1 is a non-contact voltage or DC current and OUT2 is a non-contact voltage, OUT1 is not insulated
from OUT2.
When OUT1 is a non-contact voltage or DC current, OUT1 is not insulated from RS-485, DI.
When OUT2 is a non-contact voltage, OUT2 is not insulated from RS-485, DI.

Insulation resistance : 10M or more, at 500V DC

Dielectric strength : 1.5kV AC for 1 minute between input terminal and power terminal
1.5kV AC for 1 minute between output terminal and power terminal
Supply voltage : 100 to 240V AC 50/60Hz, 24V AC/DC 50/60Hz
Allowable voltage fluctuation: 100 to 240V AC : 85 to 264V AC,
24V AC/DC : 20 to 28V AC/DC
Power consumption : Approx. 8VA
Ambient temperature : 0 to 50 (32 to 122 )
Ambient humidity : 35 to 85%RH (no condensation)
Weight : Approx. 120g
External dimensions : 48 x 48 x 62mm (W x H x D)
(Depth of control panel interior when rubber gasket is used: 54.5mm)
(Depth of control panel interior when rubber gasket is not used: 56.0mm)
Material : Flame resistant resin (Case)
Color : KT4H: Ash gray (Case)
KT4B: Black (Case)
Attached functions:
[Power failure countermeasure]
The setting data is backed up in the non-volatile IC memory.
[Self-diagnosis]
The CPU is monitored by a watchdog timer, and when an abnormal status is found on the CPU, the
controller is switched to warm-up status.
[Automatic cold junction temperature compensation] (Only thermocouple input)
This detects the temperature at the connecting terminal between the thermocouple and the instrument,
and always maintains the same status as when the reference junction is located at 0 (32 ).

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[Burnout]
When the thermocouple or RTD input is burnt out, OUT1 and OUT2 are turned OFF (for DC current output
type, OUT1 low limit value) and the PV display flashes “ ”.
However, for the manual control, the preset MV (manipulated variable) is outputted.
When the DC current or DC voltage input is disconnected, PV display flashes “ ” for 4 to 20mA DC and
1 to 5V DC inputs, and “ ” for 0 to 1V DC input.
For 0 to 20mA DC, 0 to 5V DC and 0 to 10V DC inputs, the PV display indicates the value corresponding with
0mA or 0V input.

[Input abnormality indication]

Output status
Output status
Contents and OUT1 OUT2
selection when
Indication Direct(cooling) Reverse(heating) Direct(cooling) Reverse(heating)
input abnormal
action action action action
Overscale ON (20mA) or ON or
Measured value OUT1 high OUT2 high
OFF (4mA) or OFF or
has exceeded limit value (*) limit value (*)
OUT1 low limit OUT2 low
Indication range OFF (4mA) or OFF or
value limit value
high limit value. OUT1 low OUT2 low
" " flashes. limit value limit value
Underscale ON (20mA) or ON or
Measured value OUT1 high limit OUT2 high
OFF (4mA) or OFF or
has dropped below value (*) limit value (*)
OUT1 low OUT2 low
Indication range OFF (4mA) or OFF or
limit value limit value
low limit value. OUT1 low limit OUT2 low
" " flashes. value limit value
Only for DC input and DC current output type, [Output status selection when input abnormal] is usable.
For manual control, the preset manipulated variable (MV) is outputted.
(*) Outputs a value between OFF (4mA) and ON (20mA) or between OUT1 (or OUT2) low limit value and
OUT1 (or OUT2) high limit value, depending on deviation.

[Indication range and Control range]

Thermocouple input:
[Input range low limit value -50 (100 )] to [Input range high limit value +50 (100 )]
RTD input:
[Input range low limit value -Input span x 1%] to [Input range high limit value +50 (100 )]
DC current, voltage input:
[Scaling low limit value -Scaling span x 1%] to [Scaling high limit value +Scaling span x 10%)

[Warm-up indication]
After the power supply to the instrument is turned on, the PV display indicates the sensor input type, and
SV display indicates input range high limit value (for thermocouple, RTD) or Scaling high limit value (for DC
input) for approx. 3 seconds.

[Auto/Manual control switching]

Select “Auto/Manual control” during [52] OUT/OFF key function selection in the Setup mode, then press the
key in the PV/SV display mode. Auto/Manual control can be switched.

[Tool port communication]

By connecting to the tool connector of the KT4H/B, the following operations can be conducted from the
external computer.
(1) Reading and setting of SV, PID and various set values
(2) Reading of PV and action status
(3) Function change
Communication interface: C-MOS level (Cannot be used with Serial communication option)
Cable for use: Tool Cable (AKT4H820)

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 Accessories included:
Mounting frame 1 piece
Rubber gasket (Front mounted to the KT4H/B) 1 piece
Installation instructions (A3 unfolded, English/Japanese) 1 copy
Communication installation instructions (When Serial communication option is added) 1 copy
CT (Current transformer)
CT1 (AKT4815) (When Heater burnout alarm Single phase 20A option is added) 1piece
CT2 (AKT4816) (When Heater burnout alarm Single phase 50A option is added) 1 piece
CT1 (AKT4815) (When Heater burnout alarm 3-phase 20A option is added) 2 pieces
CT2 (AKT4816) (When Heater burnout alarm 3-phase 50A option is added) 2 pieces
Accessories sold separately: Terminal cover (AKT4H801)
50 shunt resistor for DC current input (AKT4810)
Tool cable (AKT4H820)

13.2 Optional specifications

Alarm 2 output
If the Alarm 2 option is added, Heating/Cooling control option cannot be added.
If the Alarm 2 option and Heater burnout alarm option are added, they utilize common output terminals.
Action : ON/OFF action
Hysteresis: 0.1 to 100.0 ( ), (DC voltage, current input: 1 to 1000) (Default: 1.0 )
Output : Relay contact, 1a Control capacity, 3A 250V AC (Resistive load) Electrical life, 100,000 cycles
Heater burnout alarm (including sensor burnout alarm)
Monitors heater current with CT (current transformer), and detects burnout.
This alarm is also activated when indication is overscale and underscale.
This option cannot be added to a DC current output type.
If this option is added, Heating/Cooling control option cannot be added.
If Heater burnout alarm option and Alarm 2 option are added, they utilize common output terminals.
Rated current : Single phase 20A, Single phase 50A, 3-phase 20A, 3-phase 50A (Must be specified)
Setting range : Rated current 20A: 0.0 to 20.0A (Off when set to 0.0)
Rated current 50A: 0.0 to 50.0A (Off when set to 0.0)
Setting accuracy: Within 5% of the rated value
Action : ON/OFF action
Output : Relay contact, 1a Control capacity, 3A 250V AC (resistive load)
Electrical life, 100,000 cycles
Heating/Cooling control (OUT2)
If this option is added, Alarm 2 option and Heater burnout alarm option cannot be added.
The specification of Heating side is the same as that of OUT1.
OUT2 proportional band: 0.0 to 10.0 times OUT1 proportional band (ON/OFF action when set to 0.0)
OUT2 integral time : The same as that of OUT1.
OUT2 derivative time : The same as that of OUT1.
OUT2 proportional cycle: 1 to 120 seconds (Default: 30sec for Relay contact, 3sec for Non-contact voltage)
Overlap band/Dead band:
Thermocouple, RTD input : -100.0 to 100.0 ( )
DC current, DC voltage input: -1000 to 1000 (The placement of the decimal point follows the selection.)
OUT2 ON/OFF action hysteresis:
Thermocouple, RTD input : 0.1 to 100.0 ( ) (Default: 1.0 )
DC current, DC voltage input: 1 to 1000 (The placement of the decimal point follows the selection.)
OUT2 high limit: 0 to 100% (Default: 100%)
OUT2 low limit : 0 to 100% (Default: 0%)
OUT2 action mode selection:
One cooling action can be selected from Air cooling (linear characteristic), Oil cooling (1.5th power of
the linear characteristic) and Water cooling (2nd power of the linear characteristic) by key.
Output: Relay contact 1a, Control capacity: 3A 250V AC (resistive load) Electrical life, 100,000 cycles
Non-contact voltage (for SSR drive) 12V DC 15% Max. 40mA (short circuit protected)

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Serial communication
Cannot be used with Tool port communication. If this option is added, Contact input option cannot be added.
The following operations can be carried out from the external computer.
(1) Reading and setting of the SV, PID values and various set values
(2) Reading of the PV and action status (3) Function change
Communication line : EIA RS-485
Communication system : Half-duplex communication start-stop synchronous
Cable length : Maximum communication distance 1,000m
Cable resistance: Within 50 (The terminator is not necessary or
120 or more on the PLC side.)
Communication speed : 9600 (2400, 4800, 9600, 19200bps) Selectable by key (Default: 9600bps)
Data bit/Parity : 7 bits/Even parity (7 bits, 8 bits/Even, Odd, No parity) Selectable by key
(Default: 7 bits/Even parity)
Stop bit : 1 (1 or 2) Selectable by key (Default: 1)
Communication response time : 5 to 99ms
Communication protocol : Modbus ASCII (Modbus ASCII/Modbus RTU/MEWTOCOL)
Selectable by key (Default: Modbus ASCII)
Continuous data reading and writing are not available for MEWTOCOL.
Only RD and WD commands are usable in MEWTOCOL.
Data format
Communication protocol Modbus ASCII Modbus RTU MEWTOCOL (Slave)
Start bit 1 1 1
Data bit 7 or 8 8 7 or 8
Parity Yes (Even, Odd) Yes (Even, Odd) Yes (Even, Odd)
No parity No parity No parity
Stop bit 1 or 2 1 or 2 1 or 2
Number of connectable units : Maximum 31 units to 1 host computer
Error detection (*) : Parity, LRC (Modbus ASCII), CRC-16 (Modbus RTU), BCC (MEWTOCOL)
Error correction : Command request repeat system
Instrument number (Address): 1 (1 to 99) Settable by key
Code form (*) : ASCII (Modbus ASCII, MEWTOCOL), binary (Modbus RTU)
(*) This is automatically switched upon selecting the communication protocol.
Contact input
If this option is added, Serial communication option cannot be added.
SV, SV2, SV3, SV4 or OUT/OFF function can be switched by external contact.
If “Set value memory external selection” or “OUT/OFF external selection 1 (SV, SV2 can be switched)” is selected
during “Contact input function selection”, the MEMO display indicates the selected memory number.
Actions depend on the selection of OUT/OFF key function and Contact input function as follows.
When OUT/OFF function ([52] in the Setup mode) is selected
Connecting terminal number Contact input function: [50] in the Setup mode
Between 17-18 Between 16-18 Set value memory external OUT/OFF external OUT/OFF external
(DI1-COM) (DI2-COM) selection ( ) selection 1 ( ) selection 2 ( )
Open Open SV SV
SV
Closed Open SV2 SV2
Open Closed SV3
Control output OFF Control output OFF
Closed Closed SV4
When Auto/Manual control function ([52] in the Setup mode) is selected
Connecting terminal number Contact input function: [50] in the Setup mode
Between 17-18 Between 16-18 Set value memory external OUT/OFF external OUT/OFF external
(DI1-COM) (DI2-COM) selection ( ) selection 1 ( ) selection 2 ( )
Open Open SV SV (Automatic control) SV
Closed Open SV2 SV2 (Automatic control) (Automatic control)
Open Closed SV3
Manual control Manual control
Closed Closed SV4
Circuit current when closed: Approx. 6mA
Internal circuit:

When a transistor is used as an external

contact, use Max. 18V or more voltage.

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14. Troubleshooting
If any malfunctions occur, refer to the following items after checking the power supply to the controller.
14.1 Indication
Problem Presumed cause and solution
[ ] is indicated on the PV • Control output OFF function is working.
display. Press the key for approx. 1 second to release the function.
[ ] is flashing on the PV • Burnout of Thermocouple, RTD or disconnection of DC voltage (0 to
display. 1V DC)
Change each sensor.
How to check whether the sensor is burnt out
[Thermocouple]
If the input terminal of the instrument is shorted, and if a value
around room temperature is indicated, the instrument is likely to
be operating normally, however, the sensor may be burnt out.
[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 approximate 0 (32 ) is indicated, the instrument is likely to be
operating normally, however, the sensor may be burnt out.
[DC voltage (0 to 1V DC)]
If the input terminal of the instrument is shorted, and if a scaling
low limit value is indicated, the instrument is likely to be operating
normally, however, the signal wire may be disconnected.
• Check whether the input terminals of thermocouple, RTD or DC voltage
(0 to 1V DC) are securely mounted to the instrument input terminals.
Connect the sensor terminals to the instrument input terminals securely.
[ ] is flashing on the PV • Check whether input signal source for DC voltage (1 to 5V DC) or
display. DC current (4 to 20mA DC) is disconnected.
How to check whether the input signal wire is disconnected
[DC voltage (1 to 5V DC)]
If the input to the input terminals of the instrument is 1V DC and
if a scaling low limit value is indicated, the instrument is likely to be
operating normally, however, the signal wire may be disconnected.
[DC current (4 to 20mA DC)]
If the input to the input terminals of the instrument is 4mA DC and
if a scaling low limit value is indicated, the instrument is likely to be
operating normally, however, the signal wire may be disconnected.
• Check whether input signal wire for DC voltage (1 to 5V DC) or DC current
(4 to 20mA DC) is securely connected to the instrument input terminals.
• Check if polarity of thermocouple or compensating lead wire is correct.
• Check whether codes (A, B, B) of RTD agree with the instrument terminals.
PV display keeps indicating the • Check whether the input signal source for DC voltage (0 to 5V DC,
value which was set during 0 to 10V DC) and DC current (0 to 20mA DC) is disconnected.
Scaling low limit setting. How to check whether the input signal wire is disconnected
[DC voltage (0 to 5V DC, 0 to 10V DC)]
If the input to the input terminals of the instrument is 1V DC and if
the value corresponding to 1V DC is indicated, the instrument is
likely to be operating normally, however, the signal wire may be
disconnected.
[DC current (0 to 20mA DC)]
If the input to the input terminals of the instrument is 1mA DC and
if the value corresponding to 1mA DC is indicated, the instrument
is likely to be operating normally, however, the signal wire may be
disconnected.
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 • Check whether the input lead wire terminals for DC voltage (0 to 5V
DC, 0 to 10V DC) or DC current (0 to 20mA DC) are securely
mounted to the instrument input terminals.
The indication of PV display is • Check whether sensor input or temperature unit ( or ) is correct.
abnormal or unstable. Select the sensor input and temperature unit ( or ) properly.
• Sensor correcting value is unsuitable. Set it to a suitable value.
• Check whether the specification of the sensor is correct.
• AC leaks into the sensor circuit. Use an ungrounded type sensor.
• There may be equipment that interferes with or makes noise near
the controller.
Keep equipment that interferes with or makes noise away from the
controller.
[ ] is indicated on the PV • Internal memory is defective.
display. Please contact our agency or us.

14.2 Key operation

Problem Presumed cause and solution
• Unable to set the SV, P, I, D, • Set value lock (Lock 1 or Lock 2) is selected.
proportional cycle or alarm Release the lock in the “Set value lock selection” of Auxiliary
setting function setting mode.
• The values do not change by • Auto-tuning or auto-reset is performing.
, keys. In the case of auto-tuning, cancel auto-tuning.
It takes approximately 4 minutes until auto-reset is finished.
The setting indication does not • Scaling high limit or low limit value may be set at the point where the
change in the input range even if value does not change.
the , keys are pressed, Set it to a suitable value while in the Setup mode.
and new values are unable to be
set.

14.3 Control
Problem Presumed cause and solution
Temperature does not rise. • Sensor is out of order. Replace the sensor.
• Check whether the Sensor or control output terminals are securely
mounted to the instrument input terminals.
Ensure that the sensor or control output terminals are mounted to
the instrument input terminals securely.
• Check whether the wiring of sensor or control output terminals is correct.
The control output remains in an • OUT1 (OUT2) low limit value is set to 100% or higher in the Setup
ON status. mode.
Set it to a suitable value.
The control output remains in an • OUT1 (OUT2) high limit value is set to 0% or less in the Setup mode.
OFF status. Set it to a suitable value.

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14.4 Communication
If any malfunctions occur, refer to the following items after checking the power supply to the master
and the slave.
Problem Presumed cause and solution
Communication failure • Make sure that communication connector is securely connected.
• Check that wiring of the communication connector is correct.
(Refer to Section “12.2 Wiring”.)
• Burnout or imperfect contact on the communication cable and the
connector.
• Communication speed of the slave does not coincide with that of the
master.
(Refer to Section “12.3 Communication parameter setting”.)
• The data bit, parity and stop bit of the master do not accord with those of
the slave.
(Refer to Section “12.3 Communication parameter setting”.)
• The instrument number (address) of the slave does not coincide with that
of the command.
(Refer to Section “12.3 Communication parameter setting”.)
• The instrument numbers (addresses) are duplicated in multiple slaves.
(Refer to Section “12.3 Communication parameter setting”.)
• Make sure that the program is appropriate for the transmission timing.
(Refer to Section “12.4 Communication procedures”.)
Although communication is • Check that a non-existent command code has not been sent.
occurring, the response is • The setting command data exceeds the setting range of the slave.
“NAK”. • The controller cannot be set when functions such as AT are performing.
• The KT4H/B is in the front key operation setting mode.

For all other malfunctions, please contact our main office or dealers.

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Revision History
Issue Date Manual no. Content of revision
May, 2005 ARCT1F412E First edition
October, 2005 ARCT1F412E-1 2nd edition P.14
P.15
P.16
P.18 Addition of explanation in detail
P.19
P.20
P.21
April, 2007 ARCT1F412E-2 3rd edition P.3 Addition of explanation in detail
P.32~33 Addition of explanation in detail

P.34~35 Addition of explanation of “SV rise

rate, SV fall rate setting action”.
P37 Addition of explanation in detail
March, 2008 ARCT1F412E-3 4th edition ・Addition of KT4B (Black type) series
P.4 Addition of explanation of
“thermocouple and compensating
lead wire”
P.10 Change (Fig.5.1-1)
Change model name
Change tightening torque to 0.63N・m
October, 2009 ARCT1F412E-4 5th edition Change company name
January, 2011 ARCT1F412E-5 6th edition Change company name
July, 2013 ARCT1F412E-6 7th edition Change company name
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