Introduction 
3/07  UDC3500 Universal Digital Controller Product Manual  1 
1 Introduction 
1.1 Overview 
Function 
The UDC3500 is a microprocessor-based stand-alone controller. It combines a high 
degree of functionality and operating simplicity in a 1/4 DIN size controller. This 
instrument is an ideal controller for regulating temperature and other process variables in 
numerous heating and cooling applications, as well as in metal working, food, 
pharmaceuticals, semiconductor, testing and environmental work. 
The UDC3500 monitors and controls temperatures and other variables in applications 
such as environmental chambers, plastic processing machines, furnaces and ovens, and 
packaging machinery. 
Features 
•  3 Universal Analog Inputs (can be configured to act as one Universal and four High 
Level) 
•  ± 0.10% Analog Input Accuracy (can be Field Calibrated to ± 0.05%) 
•  16-bit Analog Input resolution typical 
•  Fast scanning rate (166ms)  
•  Up to 7 Analog and Digital Outputs 
•  4 Digital Inputs 
•  Two Math Functions, two Characterizers, one Polynomial equation and one 
Totalizer available 
•  Two Independent Loops or Cascade Loop 
•  Up to four 20-segment Setpoint Programs (can be concatenated to form two 40-
segment Setpoint Programs) 
•  Ethernet TCP/IP with Email or RS-485 Modbus communication 
•  Infrared PC & Pocket PC configuration 
•  NEMA4X and IP66 front face protection 
•  Multilanguage prompts 
•  ¼ DIN Size 
•  Easily Field Upgradeable 
Easy to read displays 
Bright, dual displays with multi-language prompts (in English, French, German, Spanish, 
or Italian) make the operator interface easy to read, understand, and operate. Simple 
keystrokes let you set operating parameters that meet your process control needs.