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Temperature Control Module Mitsubishi General-Purpose Programmable Controller User’s Manual (Hardware) A1S64TCTRT A1S64TCTRTBW Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi general-purpose programmable controller MELSEC-A series. Prior to use, please read this manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the product. Type A1S64TCTRT-U-HW Type...
Also, pay careful attention to safety and handle the module properly. These precautions apply only to Mitsubishi equipment. Refer to the CPU module user's manual for a description of the PC system safety precautions.
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[Design precautions] CAUTION Do not bundle the control cables and communication cables with the main circuit and power cables. Keep a distance of least 100mm (3.94inch) between them. Noise may cause erroneous operation. [Installation precautions] CAUTION Use the PLC in the environment given in the general specifications of the this manual.
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[Starting and maintenance precautions] CAUTION Do not touch the terminal while the power is on. It may cause malfunction. Make sure to switch all phases of the external power supply off before cleaning or re-tightening the terminal screws. Failure to do so will cause failure or malfunction of the module.
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CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................A-1 Revisions ....................... A-4 About the Manuals ..................A-6 Conformance to the EMC and Low Voltage Directives........A-6 1. OVERVIEW ....................1 2. SPECIFICATIONS ..................2 2.1 Performance Specifications ..............2 2.1.1 Performance specifications of the A1S64TCTRT (BW)...... 2 2.1.2 Applicable temperature sensor types, measured temperature ranges, and data resolutions..............
(13JR79) Manual Conformance to the EMC and Low Voltage Directives When incorporating the Mitsubishi PLC into other machinery or equipment and ensuring compliance with the EMC and low voltage directives, refer to the User’s Manual for this module. A module compliant with the EMC and low voltage directives bears a CE mark...
1. OVERVIEW This user's manual provides the specifications, handling, part names and others of the following temperature control modules used with the MELSEC-A series CPU modules. • A1S64TCTRT temperature control module • A1S64TCTRTBW temperature control module with wire break detection feature After unpacking, confirm that the following is included.
2. SPECIFICATIONS The specifications of the A1S64TCTRT (BW) are indicated below. 2.1 Performance Specifications 2.1.1 Performance specifications of the A1S64TCTRT (BW) (1) Common specifications Table 2.1 Common specifications of the A1S64TCTRT (BW) (1/2) Specifications Item A1S64TCTRT A1S64TCTRTBW Control output Transistor output Applicable temperature sensor Refer to Section 2.1.2 Ambient...
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Table 2.1 Common specifications of the A1S64TCTRT (BW) (2/2) Specifications Item A1S64TCTRT A1S64TCTRTBW The following current sensor made by URD Co., Ltd. Current sensor Input accuracy Heater • CTL-12-S36-8(0.0 to 100.0A) disconnection • CTL-6-P-H(0.00 to 20.00A) — detection Multiplexer method Input method specifications A/D conversion...
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(3) Specifications by application (control mode) Table 2.3 The A1S64TCTRT (BW) specifications by application (control mode) Specifications Item Heating/cooling control Standard control Temperature input points 4-channel/module 2-channel/module 0.5s/4 channels (Constant 0.5s/2 channels (Constant Sampling cycle regardless of the number of regardless of the number of channels used) channels used)
2.1.2 Applicable temperature sensor types, measured temperature ranges, and data resolutions (1) When using a thermocouple Table 2.4 List of thermocouple types, measured temperature ranges, and data resolutions °C °F Thermocouple Measured Measured Type Data resolution Data resolution temperature range temperature range 0 to 1700 0 to 3000...
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(2) When using a platinum RTD Table 2.5 List of applicable platinum RTDs, measured temperature ranges, and data resolutions °C °F Platinum RTD Measured Measured Type Data resolution Data resolution temperature range temperature range -200.0 to 600.0 -300 to 1100 Pt100 -200.0 to 200.0 -300.0 to 300.0...
3. NAME OF EACH PART 3.1 Name of Each Part 1S64TCTRT 1S64TCTRTBW BR.W BR.W CH1CH2 BR.W BR.W Control mode switch [A1S64TCTRT] [A1S64TCTRTBW] Number Name and Appearance Description Indicate the operating, error or alert status of the A1S64TCTRT (BW). (Refer to Section 3.1.1.) Used for temperature sensor input, transistor output and current Terminal block sensor (CT) input.
3.1.1 LED indication (1) When the A1S64TCTRT is in Standard control mode 1S64TCTRT Name Function LED indication Description Normal operation Flashing (2s. ON, Write data error occurred. 2s. OFF) A1S64TCTRT Hardware failure Flashing operation status (Including the case where no cold (1s.
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(2) When the A1S64TCTRT is in Heating-cooling control mode 1S64TCTRT Name Function LED indication Description Normal operation Flashing (2s. ON, Write data error occurred. 2s. OFF) A1S64TCTRT operation Hardware failure Flashing status indication (Including the case where no cold (1s. ON, junction temperature compensation 1s.
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(3) When the A1S64TCTRTBW is in Standard control mode 1S64TCTRTBW BR.W BR.W BR.W BR.W Name Function LED indication Description Normal operation Flashing (2s. ON, Write data error occurred. 2s. OFF) A1S64TCTRTBW Hardware failure Flashing operation status (Including the case where no cold (1s.
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(4) When the A1S64TCTRTBW is in Heating-cooling control mode 1S64TCTRTBW BR.W BR.W BR.W BR.W Name Function LED indication Description Normal operation Flashing Write data error occurred. (2s. ON, 2s. OFF) A1S64TCTRTBW Hardware failure operation status indication Flashing (Including the case where no cold (1s.
3.1.2 Signal names of the terminals on the terminal block 1S64TCTRT Signal name Terminal Standard control mode Heating-cooling control mode number Thermocouple Platinum RTD Thermocouple Platinum RTD COM- COM- COM- COM- Unused CH2 A Unused CH1 A Unused CH1 A Unused MT1 A CH2+...
3.1.3 Control mode switch The control mode switch changes the mode between the standard and heating-cooling controls. This is preset to “S: Standard control” as factory default. Enlarged view Control mode switch Switch setting Description Set to S side Standard control is selected. Set to HC side Heating-cooling control is selected.
3.1.4 Disconnection detector connector The disconnection detector connector is available for the A1S64TCTRTBW only. Front view Disconnection detector connector installation screw Cable fixing screws Signal name Terminal No. Standard control Heating-cooling control BW1 (CH1) BW1 (CH1) BW2 (CH2) BW2 (CH2) BW3 (CH3) Not used BW4 (CH4)
4. LOADING AND INSTALLATION Precautions when handling the A1S64TCTRT(BW) and installation enviroment are explained. For details of implementing and setting up this unit, please refer to the User’s Manual for the PLC CPU used. 4.1 Handling Instructions 1) The module case and terminal block are made of plastic. Be sure not to drop it or subject it to strong vibration.
5. WIRING The precautions for wiring and module connection examples are shown below. 5.1 Precautions for Wiring In order to have the best result from the A1S64TCTRT(BW) functions and to make the system highly reliable, an external cabling with low noise effects are necessary.
5.2 Module Wiring Example (1) A1S64TCTRT (a) When using thermocouples in Standard control mode A1S64TCTRT 24VDC Controlled object *: Please use shielded compensation conductors.
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(b) When using platinum RTDs in Standard control mode A1S64TCTRT 24VDC Controlled object CH1 A CH1 B CH1 b CH2 A CH2 B CH2 b CH4 A CH4 B CH4 b *: Please use shielded cables.
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(c) When using thermocouples in Heating-cooling control mode A1S64TCTRT 24VDC Controlled object *: Please use shielded compensation conductors.
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(d) When using platinum RTDs in Heating-cooling control mode A1S64TCTRT 24VDC CH1 A CH1 B CH1 b Controlled object CH2 A CH2 B CH2 b *: Please use shielded cables.
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(2) A1S64TCTRTBW (a) When using thermocouples in Standard control mode A1S64TCTRTBW Current sensor 24VDC (CT) Controlled Object *1:Please use shielded compensation conductors. *2: Refer to the following for the connection of the disconnection detector connector. *3: Please use shielded cables. Cable with shield [ Connect to ] BW1 (For CH1)
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(b) When using platinum RTDs in Standard control mode A1S64TCTRTBW Current sensor 24VDC (CT) Controlled Object CH1 A CH1 B CH1 b CH2 A CH2 B CH2 b CH4 A CH4 B CH4 b *1: Please use shielded cables. *2: Refer to the following for the connection of the disconnection detector connector. *3: Please use shielded cables.
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(c) When using thermocouples in Heating-cooling control mode A1S64TCTRTBW 24VDC Current sensor (CT) Controlled Object *1: please use shielded compensation conductors. *2: Refer to the following for the connection of the disconnection detector connector. *3: Please use shielded cables. Cable with shield [ Connect to ] BW1 (For CH1) 6.5mm...
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(d) When using platinum RTDs in Heating-cooling control mode A1S64TCTRTBW 24VDC Current sensor (CT) CH1 A CH1 B CH1 b Controlled Object CH2 A CH2 B CH2 b *1: Please use shielded cables. *2: Refer to the following for the connection of the disconnection detector connector. *3: Please use shielded cables.
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