Temperature, Process

and Strain Controllers

Industry Leading Performance...and Easy to Use

CN16DPt Series shown actual size. CN8EPt Series shown actual size.

CN32Pt, CN16Pt, and

CN8Pt Series

U Ramp and Soak Program

TM

Chaining for Virtually

U High Performance, Unlimited Program CN32Pt Series shown actual size.
Extremely Versatile Flexibility
U Easy and Intuitive U Universal Inputs for U Analog Remote Setpoint
to Use Thermocouples, RTD’s, for Cascaded Control
U Comes with 2 to 6 Thermistors, and U Remote Latch Reset,
Programmable Control/ Process Voltage/Current, Remote Ramp and
Alarm/Retransmission and Strain Soak Start
Outputs: Choice of U No Jumpers to Set,
DC Pulse, Solid State Totally Firmware The PLATINUM Series family
Configurable of microprocessor-based PID
Relays, Mechanical controllers offer unparalleled
Relays, Analog Voltage U Automated Configuration flexibility in process measurement.
and Current, Isolated Recognition, “Smart” While extremely powerful and
Analog and DC Pulse Menu Flow versatile, great care has gone
into designing a product that is
U High Accuracy Inputs U Up to 20 Samples per very easy to set-up and use. The
and Outputs Second with 24-Bit ADC automatic hardware configuration
U Bright 3-Color (RED, U Standard USB, Optional recognition eliminates the need for
Ethernet and RS232/ jumpers and allows the firmware
GREEN, and AMBER) to automatically simplify itself,
9 Segment LED, 4 or RS485 with MODBUS® eliminating all menu options
6 Digit Display with Serial Communications that do not apply to a specific
Wide Viewing Angle U Built-In Excitation configuration. Offered in 1⁄32, 1⁄16,
Firmware Selectable at and 1⁄8 DIN sizes, the 1⁄16 and 1⁄8
U Full Autotune PID DIN models can be configured with
with Fuzzy Logic 5V, 10V, 12V, and 24V dual displays. Models are available
Adaptive Control U Full Scale Positive and with single and dual 4 digit displays
U Up to 99 Programs Negative Readings or single 6 digit display.
with 16 Ramps and U NEMA 4 (IP65) Front Each unit allows the user to
Soaks Including Bezel (1⁄32 and 1⁄16 DIN) select the input type from 9
Ramp/Soak Events or NEMA 1 (1⁄8 DIN) thermocouple types (J, K, T, E,
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 Additional features usually found
only on more expensive controllers
R, S, B, C, and N), Pt RTDs (100, make this the most powerful
500, or 1000 Ω, with either 385, The PLATINUM Series device
features a large, three-color, product in its class. Some of these
392, or 3916 curve), thermistors additional standard features are:
(2250 Ω, 5K Ω, and 10K Ω), DC programmable display with
the capability to change color remote setpoint for cascaded
voltage, or DC current, and strain control set-ups, high-high/low-low
and bridge inputs. The voltage or and/or change the state of
designated outputs every time alarm functionality, external latch
current inputs are bipolar and fully reset, external ramp and soak
scalable to virtually all engineering an Alarm is triggered. Various
configurations of mechanical program initiation, combination
units, with a selectable decimal point heat/cool control mode,
that is perfect for use with pressure, relay, SSR, dc pulse, and analog
voltage or current outputs are configuration save and transfer,
flow, or other process input. and configuration password
available. Up to 6 programmable
Control can be achieved by outputs, including isolated and protection.
using the on/off or PID heat/cool non-isolated, are best in class.
control strategy. PID control can Every unit comes standard Embedded Ethernet and
be optimized with an auto-tune with USB communications for Serial Communications
feature; and in addition, a fuzzy logic firmware updates, configuration Optional “embedded ethernet” on
adaptive tuning mode allows the management, and data transfer. the 1⁄16 and 1⁄8 DIN models allow
PID algorithm to be continuously Optional ethernet (1⁄16 DIN and the units to connect directly to an
optimized. The instrument offers 1
⁄8 DIN models only) and RS232/ Ethernet network and transmit
up to 16 ramp and soak segments RS485 serial communications data in standard TCP/IP packets,
per ramp and soak program, with are also available. The Analog or serve Web pages over a LAN
auxiliary event actions available Output is fully scalable and may or the Internet. Optional serial
with each segment. Up to 99 saved be configured as a proportional communications are also available
programs which can be chained to controller or as retransmission configurable as RS232 or RS485,
create up to 1584 discreet segments. to follow your display. The with straightforward ASCII
Multiple alarms can be configured universal power supply accepts commands or MODBUS®. All three
for above, below, hi/lo, and band 90 to 240 Vac. The low voltage types of communications interfaces
triggering using either absolute or power option accepts 24 Vac or (USB, Ethernet, and Serial) can be
deviation alarm trigger points. 12 to 36 Vdc. installed and active simultaneously.

Cascade Control
The remote setpoint feature of the PLATINUM Series Disturbances
Controllers can be used in a variety of applications where
setpoints can be sent to the controllers from remote devices
Manipulated Controlled
such as manual pots, transmitters, computers, etc. This
Variable Variable
feature can also be used to set-up a “cascade control”
system, where the remote setpoint input is generated by Process
another controller. Figure 1 below shows a generic diagram Primary
of a cascade control system and Figure 2 shows a typical Measurement
Secondary
example, in this case a heat exchanger application. Measurement
Cascade control schemes can provide tighter control of a
process when you have two linked variables, one of which Secondary Primary
Controller Controller
has a much slower (typically 4X or more) response than the
other. The slower responding variable is used as the input to
the primary or master controller, and the faster responding
variable is used as the input to the secondary or slave Figure 1. Generic Cascade
Control Diagram. Setpoint
controller. The output of the primary controller is scaled to
be used as the setpoint for the secondary controller.
For the heat exchanger application (shown in Figure 2) the Controller Output
primary goal of the application is to control the temperature Cascaded TC
of the effluent. Therefore the desired effluent temperature Inner Loop Setpoint Temperature
becomes the setpoint for the primary controller, which is Controller
Cascaded
a temperature controller (TC). The process input for the FT FC Flow Controller
temperature controller is the measured temperature of the
effluent (TT). The output of the temperature controller is the Steam
flow setpoint for the secondary controller, which is a flow TT
controller (FC). The process input for the secondary (flow) Heat Exchanger
controller is the flow rate of the steam that is used to heat
the process flow through the heat exchanger (FT). The Disturbance
output of the secondary (flow) controller is a control signal
for the proportional valve controlling the flow of the steam.
Process Flow
By isolating the slowly changing effluent temperature control Condensate
loop from the rapidly changing flow control loop, a more Figure 2. Heat Exchanger with Cascade Control.
predictable, robust, and tighter control scheme results.

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Pt Series Features­—Usability Vs Competition Benefits/Applications
Bright, 3-Color, 9 Segment LED Display Best in class. Applications where visual verification
with Wide Viewing Angle is important (factory automation,
laboratory research). 9 Segments
makes programming easier.
No Jumpers to Set, Completely Best: new to market.
Firmware Configurable Easier to learn, easier to use, and fewer setup/
configuration errors benefits all levels of users
Automated Configuration Recognition, Best: new to market. across all applications.
“Smart” Auto Simplifying Menu Flow
Universal Inputs for Thermocouples Best in class. Flexibility for users that have multiple setups such
(9 Types), RTD’s, Thermistors, as laboratory research and QC/QA. Also enables
Bidirectional Process Voltage/ standardization for customers with many controllers
Current, Infrared Thermocouples deployed across a variety of applications.
Full Scale Positive and Negative One of the best, Needed for full scale bi-directional measurement
Readings (-9999 to +9999) many limited to related applications such as load/strain control. Factory
(-1999 to 9999). automation and mechanical testing are examples.
Digital Input for Remote Latch Reset, Some have more Limit controller applications where redundancy is
Remote Ramp & Soak Program Start digital channels but needed for safety reasons such as process control.
charge extra.
UL, cUL, CE Certified, NEMA Many have certs, none Global deployment.
Front Panel, 5 Year Warranty offer 5 yr warranty.
Pt Series Features—Performance Vs Competition Benefits
High Accuracy Inputs, See Table on next Best in class. Better control precision for demanding applications
page such as semiconductor and pharmaceutical
processing, clinical.
Up to 20 Input Samples per Second with Best in class. Improved control for responsive systems such as flow
24-bit ADC or weight control in factory automation and process
industries.
Full Autotune PID with Fuzzy Logic One of the best. Faster and better reaction to system disturbances
Adaptive Control such as those found in furnace, oven, and chamber
applications.
Up to 99 Programs with 16 Bidirectional Best in class. Enhances the measurement accuracy feature to
Ramps and Soaks Including Ramp/Soak provide precise control in menu-driven applications
Events and Remote Start. Chainable for such as plastics, food, and ceramics processing.
unmatched programmability
Analog Output with 0.1% of FS One of the best. Allows for cascade control schemes popular in heat
Accuracy for Control, Retransmission, exchanger applications. Also important for data logging
and Remote Setpoint and analysis for general troubleshooting.
Built-in Excitation, Firmware Selectable Best in class. Used with strain gauge based applications involving
at 5V, 10V, 12V, and 24V load and pressure and also for powering 4 to 20 mA
transmitter loops in process control.
Pt Series Features—Functionality Vs Competition Benefits
2 to 6 Programmable Control/Alarm/ Best in class. This level of configurability and flexibility allows these
Retransmission Outputs: Choice of DC units to be used for a broad range of applications,
Pulse, Solid State Relays, Mechanical like industrial and scientific research.
Relays, Analog Voltage and Current/ In addition, for applications where setup reconfiguration
Isolated Analog and DC Pulse; Flexible occurs often, such as laboratory research, this
Configurability, can program multiple capability is critical.
outputs for all modes
Standard USB Host Mode One of the best, only Almost all of today’s PC’s have USB ports but few
Communication on All Models; Firmware a few have USB and of them have serial communications. USB memory
Updates, Configuration and Data these don’t support sticks can be used to replicate firmware configurations
Transfer, and PC-based Control host mode. without a computer connection.
Optional Ethernet (1⁄16 and 1⁄8 DIN Simultaneous Serial comms are still important for connecting with
models) and RS232/RS485 Serial communications make PLC’s in process control applications. Ethernet enables
Communications, MODBUS® Available. it one of the best. enterprise connectivity.
Remote Setpoint for a Variety of One of the best, few The other side of cascade control. Also useful
Remote Sensing Applications and have it and usually when the control setpoint is dependent on a remote
also Cascaded Control charge extra. measurement.
Alarm Programmablity: Above, Below, Best in class in terms Alarm functionality is important across all applications.
In-Band, or High-Low, All with Absolute of programmability The flexibility offered here is augmented by the
or Deviation Referencing, All with High- and flexibility. communications choices available.
High Indication, Digital Input Latch Clear
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Specifications Ramp and Soak: Up to 99 saved GENERAL
ramp and soak programs, up to 8 ramp
INPUTS and 8 soak segments with individually
Display: 4-digit, 9-segment LED
Input Types: Thermocouple, RTD, CN32Pt, CN16Pt and CN16DPt:
selectable events per program,
thermistor, analog voltage, analog 10.2 mm (0.40")
chainable
current, strain CN8Pt: 21 mm (0.83")
Ramp and Soak Segment Times:
Current Input: 4 to 20 mA, 0 to CN8EPt (6-Digit Display):
00.00 to 99.59 (HH:MM) or 00.00 to
24 mA scalable 21 mm (0.83")
99.59 (MM:SS)
Voltage Input: -100 to 100 mV, CN8DPt (Dual Display): 21 mm
-1 to 1 V, -10 to 10 Vdc scalable OUTPUTS (0.83") and 10.2 mm (0.40")
Analog: Non-isolated, programmable Dimensions:
Thermocouple Input (ITS 90):
for control or retransmission; voltage CN8Pt Series:
K, J, T, E, R, S, B, C, N
output 0 to 10V output; 500Ω min; 48 H x 96 W x 127 mm D
RTD Input (ITS 90): 100/500/1000 Ω accuracy 0.1%1; current output 0 to 20 (1.89 x 3.78 x 5")
Pt sensor, 2-, 3- or 4-wire; 0.00385, mA output; 500Ω max; accuracy 0.1%1, CN16Pt Series:
0.00392 (100 Ω only), or 0.003916 2
; step response time 100 ms3 48 H x 48 W x 127 mm D
(100 Ω only) curves (1.89 x 1.89 x 5")
DC Pulse: Non-Isolated; 10 Vdc at
Thermistor Input: 2252 Ω, 5K Ω, 10K Ω 20 mA CN32Pt Series:
Strain Input: ±50 mV, ±100 mV SPST Relay: Single pole, single throw 25.4 H x 48 W x 127 mm D
Configuration: Differential mechanical relay, 250 Vac or 30 Vdc at (1.0 x 1.89 x 5")
Polarity: Bipolar 3 A (resistive load) Panel Cutout:
Resolution: 0.1° temperature; SPDT Relay: Single pole, double throw CN8Pt Series: 45 H x 92 mm W
10 µV process mechanical relay, 250 Vac or 30 Vdc at (1.772 x 3.622"), 1⁄8 DIN
3 A (resistive load) CN16Pt Series: 45 mm (1.772")
Input Impedances: square, 1⁄16 DIN
 Process/Strain: 10M Ω for SSR: 20 to 265 Vac at 0.05 to 0.5 A
CN32Pt Series: 22.5 H x 45 mm W
±100 mV, 1M Ω for other voltage (resistive load); continuous
(0.886 x 1.772"), 1⁄32 DIN
ranges Isolated DC Pulse4: 1.5 kV isolation4;
Process Current: 5 Ω Environmental Conditions:
10 Vdc at 20 mA
Thermocouple: 10K Ω max 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F), 90% RH
Isolated Analog4: 1.5 kV isolation4, non-condensing
Auxiliary Input (Remote Setpoint): programmable for control or
3.5K Ω for 0 to 10V, 50K Ω for External Fuse Required:
retransmission; voltage output 0 to 10V
0 to 1V, 50 Ω for current Time-Delay, UL 248-14 Listed:
output; 500Ω min; accuracy 0.1%1;
Temperature Stability: 100 mA/250 V; 400 mA/250 V
current output 0 to 20 mA output; 500Ω
RTD: 0.04°C/°C (low voltage option)
max; accuracy 0.1%1, 2; step response
Thermocouple @ 25°C (77°F): Time-Lag, IEC 127-3 Recognized:
time 100 ms3
0.05°C/°C (cold junction compensation) 100 mA/250 V; 400 mA/250 V
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At 25°C. 2 Output scaling required for stated
Process/Strain: 50 ppm/°C accuracy; refer to platinum current output (low voltage option)
A/D Conversion: 24-bit sigma delta
application note. 3 Filter setting of 1. Line Voltage/Power: 90 to 240 Vac
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Isolated outputs not individually isolated. ±10%, 50 to 400 Hz*, 110 to 375 Vdc,
Reading Rate: 20 samples per second equivalent voltage
Digital Filter: Programmable from COMMUNICATIONS
*No CE compliance above 60 Hz.
0.05 seconds (filter = 1) to (USB Standard, Optional Serial and Ethernet)
CN8Pt, CN16Pt, CN32Pt Models:
6.4 seconds (filter = 128) Connection: 4 W power
CMRR: 120 dB USB: Female micro-USB CN8DPt, CN8EPt, CN16DPt
Excitation: Firmware selectable Ethernet: Standard RJ45 Models: 5 W power
(no jumpers to set) to 5, 10, 12, Serial: Screw terminals Low Voltage/Power
and 24 Vdc @ 25 mA USB: USB 2.0 host or device Option: External power source must
Setpoint Adjustment: 4 digit (-9999 Ethernet Standards Compliance: meet Safety Agency Approvals; units
to +9999 counts, 6 digit (-99999 to IEEE 802.3 10/100 Base-T auto- can be powered safely with 24 Vac
+999999 counts) switching, TCP/IP, ARP, HTTPGET power, but no certification for CE/UL
Warm-Up to Rated Accuracy: 30 mins Serial: Software selectable RS232 is claimed
or RS485; programmable 1200 to CN8Pt, CN16Pt, CN32Pt Models:
CONTROL MODES 115.2 K baud 12 to 36 Vdc, 3 W power
Action: Reverse (heat), direct (cool), Protocols: OMEGA ASCII, MODBUS® CN8DPt, CN8EPt, CN16DPt
or heat/cool Models: 20 to 36 Vdc, 4 W power
ASCII/RTU
Auto-Tune: Operator initiated from Protection:
front panel ISOLATION CN32Pt, CN16Pt, CN16DPt Models:
Adaptive Tune: User selectable; Approvals: UL, cUL, CE, UKCA NEMA 4X (IP65) front bezel
fuzzy logic continuous PID tuning Power to Input/Output: 2300 Vac per CN8Pt, CN8DPt, CN8EPt Models:
optimization 1 min test; 1500 Vac per 1 min test NEMA 1 front bezel
Control Modes: ON/OFF or the (low voltage/power option) Weight:
following time/amplitude proportional Power to Relays/SSR Outputs: CN8Pt Models: 295 g (0.65 lb)
control modes; selectable manual or 2300 Vac per 1 min test CN16Pt Models: 159 g (0.35 lb)
auto PID, proportional, proportional Relays/SSR to Relay/SSR Outputs: CN32Pt Models: 127 g (0.28 lb)
with integral, proportional with 2300 Vac per 1 min test
derivative RS232/RS485 to Inputs/Outputs:
Cycle Time: 0.1 to 199 seconds 500 Vac per 1 min test

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Ranges and Accuracies for Supported Inputs
Input Type Description Range Accuracy

Process/Strain Process Voltage ±50 mV, ±100 mV, ±1, ±10 Vdc 0.03% FS
Process Process Current Scalable within 0 to 24 mA 0.03% FS
Iron-Constantan -210 to 1200°C (-346 to 2192°F) 0.4°C (0.7°F)
CHROMEGATM- -270 to -160°C (-454 to -256°F) 1.0°C (1.8°F)
ALOMEGATM -160 to 1372°C (-256 to 2502°F) 0.4°C (0.7°F)
Copper- -270 to -190°C (-454 to -310°F) 1.0°C (1.8°F)
Constantan -190 to 400°C (-310 to 752°F) 0.4°C (0.7°F)
CHROMEGATM- -270 to -220°C (-454 to -364°F) 1.0°C (1.8°F)
Constantan -220 to 1000°C (-364 to 1832°F) 0.4°C (0.7°F)
Pt/13%Rh-Pt -50 to 40°C (-58 to 104°F) 1.0°C (1.8°F)
40 to 1788°C (104 to 3250°F) 0.5°C (0.9°F)
Pt/10%Rh-Pt -50 to 100°C (-58 to 212°F) 1.0°C (1.8°F)
100 to 1768°C (212 to 3214°F) 0.5°C (0.9°F)
30%Rh-Pt/6%Rh-Pt 100 to 640°C (212 to 1184°F) 1.0°C (1.8°F)
640 to 1820°C (1184 to 3308°F) 0.5°C (0.9°F)
5%Re-W/26%Re-W 0 to 2320°C (32 to 4208°F) 0.4°C (0.7°F)
Nicrosil-Nisil -250 to -100°C (-418 to -148°F) 1.0°C (1.8°F)
-100 to 1300°C (-148 to 2372°F) 0.4°C (0.7°F)
Pt, 0.00385, 100 Ω, -200 to 850°C (-328 to 1562°F) 0.3°C (0.7°F)
500 Ω, 1000 Ω

Pt, 0.003916, 100 Ω -200 to 660°C (-328 to 1220°F) 0.3°C (0.7°F)

Pt, 0.00392, 100 Ω -200 to 660°C (-328 to 1220°F) 0.3°C (0.7°F)
Thermistor 2252 Ω -40 to 120°C (-40 to 248°F) 0.2°C (0.35°F)
Thermistor 5K Ω -30 to 140°C (-22 to 284°F) 0.2°C (0.35°F)
Thermistor 10K Ω -20 to 150°C (-4 to 302°F) 0.2°C (0.35°F)

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 To Order
Size/
Model No. Cutout Input Types Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Display
CN32Pt-330 1
⁄32 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process SPDT Relay SPDT Relay — Single
CN32Pt-220 1
⁄32 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process 0.5 A SSR 0.5 A SSR — Single
CN32Pt-304 1
⁄32 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process SPDT Relay DC Pulse — Single
CN32Pt-305 1
⁄32 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process SPDT Relay Analog — Single
CN32Pt-440 1
⁄32 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process DC Pulse DC Pulse — Single
CN32Pt-224 1
⁄32 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process 0.5 A SSR 0.5 A SSR DC Pulse Single
CN32Pt-225 1
⁄32 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process 0.5 A SSR 0.5 A SSR Analog Single
CN32Pt-144 1
⁄32 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process SPST Relay DC Pulse DC Pulse Single
CN32Pt-145 1
⁄32 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process SPST Relay DC Pulse Analog Single
CN32Pt-444 1
⁄32 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process DC Pulse DC Pulse DC Pulse Single
CN32Pt-445 1
⁄32 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process DC Pulse DC Pulse Analog Single
CN16Pt-330 1
⁄16 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process SPDT Relay SPDT Relay — Single
CN16Pt-145 1
⁄16 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process SPST Relay DC Pulse Analog Single
CN16DPt-220 1
⁄16 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process 0.5 A SSR 0.5 A SSR — Dual
CN16DPt-444 1
⁄16 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process DC Pulse DC Pulse DC Pulse Dual
CN8Pt-304 1
⁄8 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process SPDT Relay DC Pulse — Single
CN8Pt-144 1
⁄8 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process SPST Relay DC Pulse DC Pulse Single
CN8DPt-305 1
⁄8 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process SPDT Relay Analog — Dual
CN8EPt-224 1
⁄8 DIN T/C, RTD, thermistor, process 0.5 A SSR 0.5 A SSR DC Pulse 6 Digit
Comes complete with quickstart manual with downloadable operator’s manual.
Note: All available CN32Pt output combinations shown, but only representative CN16Pt and CN8Pt combinations shown.
Ordering Examples: CN32Pt-330-DC, 1⁄32 DIN temperature/process controller with two single pole double throw relays and 12 to 36 Vdc
power supply. CN16DPt-145-EIP, 1⁄16 DIN dual display temperature/process controller with a single pole/single throw relay, DC pulse output,
analog ouput, and embedded ethernet web server. CN8Pt-144-006, 1⁄8 DIN temperature/process controller with single pole/single throw relay,
two DC pulse outputs, and one isolated analog output.

Additional Options
Ordering Suffix Description Power Supply
-EIP Ethernet with embedded web server Ordering Suffix Description
-C24 Isolated RS232/RS485 @ 1200 to 115,200 baud -DC 12 to 36 Vdc; 20 to
36 Vdc for dual display
-006 Isolated analog output or ethernet option
-770 2 isolated DC pulse outputs Note: Not every option is available on 1⁄16 and 1⁄31 DIN
models.
-776 2 isolated DC pulse and 1 isolated analog output
-110 2 isolated SPST relay outputs
-116 2 isolated SPST relay and 1 isolated
analog output
-220 2 isolated SSR outputs
-226 2 isolated SSR and 2 isolated analog outputs