Main features

Four temperature controllers are concentrated into one compact module.

One compact module enables 4-channel control. (2 channels per heat/cool control type)

Up to 16 (max.64 channels) Temperature control modules (Z-TIO) can be connected.

Various dedicated modules are available

Z-TIO: Temperature control modules :
Temperature/Process control modules

Z-DIO: Digital input/output modules :
Modules that can handle mode switching and event outputs.

Z-COM: Extended communication module :
Module used for data management when a communication conversion module is connected.

Z-CT: CT Input Module :
Modules for handling CT inputs for heater break alarm, multiple CT monitoring and overcurrent alarm.

Connected to various field bus network (Communication converter)

Connection to Ethernet network (MODBUS/TCP, EtherCAT, PROFINET)

We can also provide communication converters that can handle connection to CC-Link, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, and MECHATROLINK.

For the details of the communication converters, please click here.

Loader communication

All modules are equipped with a front loader communication port for ease of maintenance.

Configuration data management software (PROTEM2) is available.

A system using an HMI and a PLC can be built up

Operation and monitoring of multi-loop control system can be centralized on the HMI for easy management of the system.

A complete system building including a PLC can be supported.

Please note that Shop RKC America, our online store, is exclusively available for

customers residing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Main specification

Temperature control module (Z-TIO)

• Number of Inputs :4 points or 2 points
• Input type (Universal input within each group) ※See the Input Range Code for the input range.
  1) Thermocouple: K, J, R, S, B, E, N, T, W5Re26/W26Re, PLII
  2) RTD: Pt100, JPt100 (3-wire system)
  3) DC voltage (Low): 0 to 10mV, 0 to 100mV, 0 to 1V
  4) DC current: 0 to 20mA, 4 to 20mA
  5) DC voltage (High): 0 to 5V, 1 to 5V, 0 to 10V
• Sampling time : 0.25 sec.
• Measurement accuracy : ±(0.2% of displayed value+1 digit ※Depends on the input and the range.
• Outputs 1 and 2 (OUT1, 2)
  1) Relay contact output: 1a contact
  2) Voltage pulse output for SSR driving: 0/12V dc
  3) DC Current output: 0 to 20mA, 4 to 20mA dc
  4) DC voltage output: 0 to 5V, 1 to 5V, 0 to10V
  5) SSR (Triac) output : Output: Current rating: 0.5A
  6) Open collector output: Sink type
• Event (alarm) function: Max.4 points ※Including LBA function
• Communication function: RS-485
• Optional functions: Output distribution function, Nice MEET function, Automatic temperature rise function, Peak current suppression function
• Master-slave function, SV selection function (Remote SV, Ratio setting, Cascade control)

<Specification of Options>

• CT input for heater break alarm (Max.4 points) ※Can be used for time proportioning output and continuous output.

General Specification

• Power supply voltage (Rating): 24V dc
• Ambient temperature: -10 to 55°C
• Weight:

Screw terminal type:Approx.160g

Connector type: Approx.140g

• Safety standards:UL　UL61010-1

cUL　CAN/CSA-22.2 NO.61010-1

CE Marking: Low Voltage Directive (LVD)　EN61010-1

EMC Directive　EN61326-1

RCM　EN55011

Digital Input/Output module (Z-DIO)

• Digital inputs:　※See Input assignment table for model
  Number of inputs: 0 or 8 points
  Input method: Voltage contact input, Sink type
• Digital outputs:　※See Input assignment table
  Number of outputs: 0 or 8 points
  Output types: 1) Relay contact output, 1a contact
  2) Open collector output, Sink type
• Communication function: RS-485

<General Specification>

• Power supply voltage (Rating): 24V dc
• Ambient temperature: -10 to 55°C
• Weight: Screw terminal type: Approx.150g
  Connector type: Approx.130g
• Safety standards:UL　UL61010-1

cUL　CAN/CSA-22.2 NO.61010-1
CE Marking: Low Voltage Directive (LVD)　EN61010-1

EMC Directive　EN61326-1

RCM　EN55011

Current transformer input module (Z-CT)

• Number of input: 12 points
• Input type : CTL-6-P-Z (for 10A), CTL-6-P-N (for 30A), CTL-12-S56-10L-N (for 100A)
• Number of heater break alarm: 12 points (1 point per CT input)
  ※with Heater break alarm and automatic setting function of overcurrent alarm
• Communication function: RS-485

<General Specification>

• Power supply voltage (Rating): 24V dc
• Allowable ambient temperature: -10 to 55°C
• Weight: Screw terminal type: Approx.160g　　Connector type: Approx.140g
• Safety standards:UL　UL61010-1

cUL　CAN/CSA-22.2 No.61010-1
CE Marking: Low Voltage Directive (LVD)　EN61010-1

EMC Directive　EN61326-1

RCM　EN55011

※Caution when using Z-TIO-C/D and Z-COM with Z-CT
Z-CT module is not available for PLC communication of Z-TIO-C/D. Host communication is required to verify the data.
When using Z-COM with PLC communication, communication data on the Z-CT needs to be assigned.　In this case, our Register Mapping Tool (ZEAL2) is necessary to assign register addresses.

※Over Current Alarm Function of Z-CT module
The Over Current Alarm status of the Z-CT module is NOT output from the Z-DIO module. It can be checked only through communication.

Extended communication module (Z-COM)

• Number of connecting modules: 16 modules or less in case of the same function, Total 31 modules or less.
• RKC standard communication: RS-485 / RS-422A
• MODBUS communication: RS-485 / RS-422A
• PLC communication (MAPMAN): RS-485/ RS-422A
• Supported models
  1) Mitsubishi Electric, AnA / QnA / Q series
  AnA / AnUCPU common commands (QR / Q)
  (0401/1401) (ZR register only)
  A series / FX2N / FX2NC series
  ACPU common commands (QR / QW)
  2) OMRON SYSMAC series
  C-mode command (RD / WD)
• Number of maximum connection: 4 modules

<General Specification>

• Power supply voltage (Rating): 24V dc
• Allowable ambient temperature: -10 to 55°C
• Weight: Approx.110g
• Safety standards:UL　UL61010-1

cUL　CAN/CSA-22.2 NO.61010-1

CE Marking: Low Voltage Directive (LVD)　EN61010-1

EMC Directive　EN61326-1

RCM　EN55011

External dimensions

Models