Brainchild C42 Panel Mount Low-cost Process and Temperature Controllers

Description

The Brainchild C42 is a cost-effective temperature and process controller that still offers high performance. Equipped with a high-quality LCD display, excellent analog input accuracy, and fast sampling speed, the C42 is capable of precise temperature control.

Brainchild C42 Panel Mount Low-cost Process and Temperature Controllers
Brainchild C42 Panel Mount Low-cost Process and Temperature Controllers

Input flexibility that supports various types of sensors, such as thermocouples and RTDs, as well as advanced Fuzzy+PID control features, make the C42 suitable for various industrial applications. In addition, RS-485 connectivity and analog transmission options enable easy integration with larger control systems. With its compact and easy-to-use design, the C42 is an ideal choice for a wide range of applications that require accurate and reliable temperature control.

Description:

  • High quality LCD Display
  • High Accuracy 18 Bit A-D Input and 15 Bit D-A Output
  • The Fast Sampling Rate in 200msec
  • True Universal Inputs of Thermocouple, RTD, mA, V
  • Fuzzy+ PID Control
  • Auto-Tuning
  • Possibility of both RS-485 and Analog Retransmission
  • 2 Programs each with 8 Segments of Ramp & Soak
  • CT Inputs for Heater-Break Detection
  • Upto 6 Event Inputs
  • Remote Setpoint
  • Bumpless Transfer
  • Lockout Protection
  • Bidirectional Menu Navigation

Specification Product

 C42 Panel Mount Low-cost Process and Temperature Controllers
C42 Panel Mount Low-cost Process and Temperature Controllers

 

Power
Power Supply90 to 250?VAC, 47–63?Hz ; 11 to 40?VDC / 20 to 28 VAC, 47–?63 Hz
Power Consumption12VA, 6W maximum

 

Signal Input
TypeThermocouple(J,K,T,E,B,R,S,N,L,U,P,C,D), RTD(PT100(DIN), PT100(JIS)), Current(mA),Voltage(Volts)
Resolution18 Bits
Sampling Rate5 Times / Second (200msec)
Maximum Rating-2VDC minimum, 12VDC maximum
Input Characteristics
TypeRangeAccuracy @ 25°CInput Impedance
J-120°C  to 1000°C( -184°F to 1,832°F)±2°C2.2 M?
K-200°C to 1370°C (-328°F to 2498°F)±2°C2.2 M?
T-250°C to 400°C ( -418°F to  752°F )±2°C2.2 M?
E-100°C to 900°C( -148°F to 1652°F )±2°C2.2 M?
B0°C to 1820°C( 32°F to  3308°F )±2°C( 200°C to 1800°C )2.2 M?
R0°C to 1767.8°C( 32°F to 3214°F )±2°C2.2 M?
S0°C to 1767.8°C( 32°F to 3214°F )±2°C2.2 M?
N-250°C to 1300°C( -418°F to 2372°F)±2°C2.2 M?
L-200°C to 900°C( -328°F to 1652°F )±2°C2.2 M?
U-200°C to 600°C (-328°F to 1112°F)±2°C2.2 M?
P0°C to 1395°C( 32°F to 2543°F )±2°C2.2 M?
C0°C to 2300°C( 32°F to 4172°F )±2°C2.2 M?
D0°C to 2300°C( 32°F to 4172°F )±2°C2.2 M?
PT100(DIN)-200°C to 850°C( -328°F to 1562°F )±0.4°C1.3K?
PT100(JIS)-200°C to 600°C( -328°F to 1112°F )±0.4°C1.3K?
mA-3mA  to 27mA±0.05%2.5?
V-1.3V  to 11.5V±0.05%1.5M?
Temperature Effect1.5µV /°C for all inputs except mA input, 3.0µV /°C for mA
Sensor Lead Resistance EffectThermocouple: 0.2 µV /?; 3-wire RTD: 2.6°C /? of Difference of Resistance of two leads 2-wire RTD: 2.6°C /? of Sum of Resistance of two leads
Burn-out Current200nA
Common Mode Rejection Ratio(CMRR)120 dB
Normal Mode Rejection Ratio (NMRR)55dB
Sensor Break DetectionSensor open for Thermocouple and RTD inputs, sensor short for RTD  input , below 1mA for 4-20mA input, below 0.25V for 1 – 5V input, not available for other inputs
Sensor Break Responding TimeWithin 4 seconds for Thermocouple and RTD inputs, 0.1 second for 4-20mA and 1 – 5V inputs

 

Remote Set Point Input
TypeLinear Current,Linear Voltage
Range-3mA to 27mA,  -1.3V  to 11.5V
Accuracy±0.05 %
Remote Set Point  OptionAvailable
Input ImpedanceCurrent: 2.5?, Voltage:1.5M?
Resolution18 Bits
Sampling Rate1.66 Times/Second
Maximum Rating280mA maximum for Current Input, 12VDC maximum for Voltage Input
Temperature Effect±1.5µV/°C for Voltage Input , ±3.0µV/°C for Current Input
Sensor Break DetectionBelow 1mA for 4-20mA input, below 0.25V for 1 – 5V input, not available for other inputs
Sensor Break Responding Time0.1 Seconds

 

Event Input
No. of Event Inputs6
Logic Low-10V minimum, 0.8V maximum.
Logic High2V minimum, 10V maximum
FunctionsSee availability table in user manual

 

CT Input
CT TypeCT98-1
Accuracy±2%of Full Scale Reading, ± 1 digit maximum
Input Impedance294?
Measurement Range0 to 50A AC
Output of CT0 to 5V DC
CT MountingScrew Mounting
Sampling Rate1 Time/Second

 

Output 1 /Output 2
TypeRelay,Pulsed Voltage,Linear Voltage and Linear Current
Relay Rating2A,240V AC,200000 Life Cycles for Resistive Load
Pulsed VoltageSource Voltage 5V,Current Limiting Resistance 66?
Linear Output Resolution15 Bits
Linear Output Regulation0.02% for full load change
Linear Output Settling Time0.1 Second ( Stable to 99.9%)
Isolation Breakdown Voltage1000 V AC
Temperature Effect±0.01% of  Span/ °C
Load Capacity of Linear OutputLinear Current: 500? maximum, Linear Voltage: 10K?  minimum

 

Alarm
Relay TypeForm A
Maximum Rating2A,240V AC,200000 Life Cycles for Resistive Load
Alarm FunctionsDwell Timer, Deviation Low, Deviation High, Deviation Band Low, Deviation Band High, Process High, Process Low
Alarm ModeLatching, Hold, Normal, Latching/Hold
Dwell Timer0.1 to 4553.6 Minutes

 

Data Communication
InterfaceRS-485
ProtocolModbus RTU (Slave Mode)
Address1 to 247
Baudrate2.8KBPS to 115.2 KBPS
Parity BitNone, Even or Odd
Stop Bit1 or 2 Bits
Data  Length7 or 8 Bits
Communication Buffer160 Bytes

 

Analog Retransmission
Output Signal4-20 mA, 0-20 mA,0 – 10V
Resolution15 Bits
Accuracy±0.05% of Span ± 0.0025% / °C
Load Resistance0 to 500? for Current Output , 10K? minimum for Voltage Output
Output Regulation0.01% for full load change
Output Setting Time0.1 Second (Stable to 99.9%)
Isolation Breakdown1000VAC minimum
Integral Linearity Error±0.005% of Span
Temperature Effect±0.0025% of Span /°C
Saturation Low0mA or 0V
Saturation High22.2mA or 5.55V,11.1V min
Linear Output Ranges0 – 22.2mA (0 – 20mA/4 – 20mA), 0 – 5.55V (0 – 5V, 1 – 5V),0 – 11.1V (0 – 10V)

 

Approval Standards
SafetyUL61010-1, EN61010-1 (IEC1010-1), RoHS, REACH
Protective ClassIP50 for Panel, IP20 for terminals and housing, all indoor use
EMCEN61326

 

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