Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900-TC Series User Manual

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Bulletin 900-TC
Single-Loop Temperature/Process Controller
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Accessories
Accessories
For Use With Bulletin No. Hole Diameter ✶ Cat. No.
900-TC8, 900-TC16
5.8 dia.
900-CT1
12.0 dia. 900-CT2
✶ The hole diameter is the only functional difference between the Cat. No. 900-CT1 and the Cat. No. 900-CT2. Current output to controller is the same.
Interface Converter (RS-232/USB to RS-485) Model
Converts personal computer RS-232 or USB (Ser. B or later) communications to RS-485. Use for interface with a single Bulletin 900-TC8, or
Bulletin 900-TC16 with a Cat. No. 900-TCxxCOM unit installed or a single Cat. No. 900-TC32C_ designated controller. Also allows interface
to up to 31 controllers connected on a RS-485 link/network. See Bulletin 900-CONV, page 24 for additional details.
Bulletin No. Size Power Supply Voltage Cat. No.
900-CONV 30 mm (W) x 80 mm (H) x 78 mm (D)
100…240V AC
900-CONVZ25
24V AC/DC 900-CONVU25
RS-232 Interface Cable
Allows connection between a 900-TC8 with a 900-TC8232 option unit and a PC using 900BuilderLite software (see page 25) or PC with
software and a 900-CONV RS232-to-RS485 converter (see Bulletin 900-CONV, page 24).
900Builder™ Personal Computer Configuration Software (for Bulletin 900-TC32 Controllers)
Allows online and offline graphical configuration and online (direct or network) monitoring of controller parameters with data-logging and
trending, plus program upload/download capability for any Bulletin 900-TC32 controller.
Accessory Cat. No.
900Builder™ Personal Computer Configuration Software for Bulletin 900-TC32 Temperature Controllers (available in CD format only)
900-BLDSW1
Current Transformer (Use with Bulletins 900-TC8 and 900-TC16 Only for Heater Burnout or Heater Short)
USB Direct Communication Cable
This cable allows direct 1-to-1 (no network capability) communication between a PC USB port and the serial port of a Bulletin 900-TC16 or a
900-TC8 controller. No communication option unit is required. The cable can be used with the 900BuilderLite™ software to modify
parameters, monitor controller operation, and upload or download parameters to/from PC disk media.
Accessory Cat. No.
RS-232 cable with 9-pin female D shell and 3 flying leads (3 m)
900-CP1X
Accessory Cat. No.
USB-Serial Conversion Cable
900-CPOEM1
900BuilderLite™ Personal Computer Configuration Software for Bulletin 900-TC8 and 900-TC16 Controllers
Accessory Cat. No.
Free configuration software for Enhanced Functionality Bulletin 900-TC8 and 900-TC16 controllers.
900-BLDLTSW1
Free software. Allows online configuration and monitoring (direct or network) plus program upload/download capability to/from PC disk media
for any Bulletin 900-TC8 or 900-TC16 controller.
Note 1: To obtain the free software, go to http://www.ab.com and use the A-Z Product Directory under "Resources" to locate the Temperature
Controller home page. With the Bulletin 900-TC Single-Loop website displayed, go to the "Get Software" selection in the upper right and click
on 900BuilderLite. Follow the download instructions.
Note 2: Version 1.2 of 900BuilderLite is required to configure Series B controllers. Version 1.1 saved parameter cannot be downloaded to a
Series B controllers using Version 1.2.

Allen-Bradley Bulletin 900-TC Series Specifications

General

Brand	Allen-Bradley
Model	Bulletin 900-TC Series
Category	Controller
Language	English