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.

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