18 Basic-type Digital Temperature Controller E5CN/E5CN-U
Safety Precautions
 !CAUTION
✽1. An SELV circuit is one separated from the power supply with 
double insulation or reinforced insulation, that does not exceed 
30 V r.m.s. and 42.4 V peak or 60 VDC.
✽2. A class 2 power supply is one tested and certified by UL as having 
the current and voltage of the secondary output restricted to 
specific levels. 
✽3. The tightening torque for E5CN-U is 0.5 N·m.
Precautions for Safe Use
Be sure to observe the following precautions to prevent malfunction 
or adverse affects on the performance or functionality of the product. 
Not doing so may occasionally result in faulty operation.
1. This product is specifically designed for indoor use only. 
Do not use this product in the following places:
• Places directly subject to heat radiated from heating equipment.
• Places subject to splashing liquid or oil atmosphere.
• Places subject to direct sunlight.
• Places subject to dust or corrosive gas (in particular, sulfide gas 
and ammonia gas).
• Places subject to intense temperature change.
• Places subject to icing and condensation.
• Places subject to vibration and large shocks.
2. Use and store the product within the rated ambient temperature 
and humidity.
Gang-mounting two or more Temperature Controllers, or mounting 
Temperature Controllers above each other may cause heat to build 
up inside the Temperature Controllers, which will shorten their 
service life. In such a case, use forced cooling by fans or other 
means of air ventilation to cool down the Temperature Controllers.
3. To allow heat to escape, do not block the area around the product. 
Do not block the ventilation holes on the product.
4. Be sure to wire properly with correct polarity of terminals.
5. Use the specified size (M3.5, width 7.2 mm or less) crimped 
terminals for wiring. To connect bare wires to the terminal block, 
use stranded or solid copper wires with a gage of AWG24 to 
AWG14 (equal to a cross-sectional area of 0.205 to 2.081 mm
2
). 
(The stripping length is 5 to 6 mm.) Up to two wires of the same 
size and type or two crimp terminals can be inserted into a single 
terminal.
6. Do not wire the terminals that are not used.
7. To avoid inductive noise, keep the wiring for the product’s terminal 
block away from power cables carry high voltages or large 
currents. Also, do not wire power lines together with or parallel to 
product wiring. Using shielded cables and using separate conduits 
or ducts is recommended.
Attach a surge suppressor or noise filter to peripheral devices that 
generate noise (in particular, motors, transformers, solenoids, 
magnetic coils, or other equipment that have an inductance 
component).
When a noise filter is used at the power supply, first check the 
voltage or current, and attach the noise filter as close as possible 
to the product.
Allow as much space as possible between the product and devices 
that generate powerful high frequencies (high-frequency welders, 
high-frequency sewing machines, etc.) or surge.
8. Use this product within the rated load and power supply.
9. Make sure that the rated voltage is attained within two seconds of 
turning ON the power using a switch or relay contact. If the voltage 
is applied gradually, the power may not be reset or output 
malfunctions may occur.
10.Make sure that the Temperature Controller has 30 minutes or 
more to warm up after turning ON the power before starting actual 
control operations to ensure the correct temperature display.
Do not touch the terminals while power is being supplied.
Doing so may occasionally result in minor injury due to 
electric shock.
Do not allow pieces of metal, wire clippings, or fine 
metallic shavings or filings from installation to enter the 
product. Doing so may occasionally result in electric 
shock, fire, or malfunction.
Do not use the product where subject to flammable or 
explosive gas. Otherwise, minor injury from explosion 
may occasionally occur.
Do not leave the cable for the Support Software 
connected to the product. Malfunction may occur due to 
noise in the cable.
Do not use the Temperature Controller or Conversion 
Cable if it is damaged. Doing so may occasionally result 
in minor electric shock or fire.
Never disassemble, modify, or repair the product or touch 
any of the internal parts. Minor electric shock, fire, or 
malfunction may occasionally occur.
CAUTION - Risk of Fire and Electric Shock
a) This product is UL listed as Open Type Process 
Control Equipment. It must be mounted in an 
enclosure that does not allow fire to escape externally.
b) More than one disconnect switch may be required to 
de-energize the equipment before servicing the 
product.
c) Signal inputs are SELV, limited energy. ✽1
d) Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do 
not interconnect the outputs of different Class 2 
circuits. ✽2
If the output relays are used past their life expectancy, 
contact fusing or burning may occasionally occur.
Always consider the application conditions and use the 
output relays within their rated load and electrical life 
expectancy. The life expectancy of output relays varies 
considerably with the output load and switching 
conditions.
Tighten the terminal screws to between 0.74 and 
0.90 N·m. ✽3 Loose screws may occasionally result in 
fire.
Set the parameters of the product so that they are 
suitable for the system being controlled. If they are not 
suitable, unexpected operation may occasionally result in 
property damage or accidents.
A malfunction in the product may occasionally make 
control operations impossible or prevent alarm outputs, 
resulting in property damage. To maintain safety in the 
event of malfunction of the product, take appropriate 
safety measures, such as installing a monitoring device 
on a separate line.
A semiconductor is used in the output section of long-life 
relays. If excessive noise or surge is impressed on the 
output terminals, a short-circuit failure is likely to occur. If 
the output remains shorted, fire will occur due to 
overheating of the heater or other cause. Take measures 
in the overall system to prevent excessive temperature 
increase and to prevent fire from spreading.
Do not allow pieces of metal or wire cuttings to get inside 
the cable connector for the Support Software.  Failure to 
do so may occasionally result in minor electric shock, fire, 
or damage to equipment.
Do not allow dust and dirt to collect between the pins in 
the connector on the Conversion Cable. Failure to do so 
may occasionally result in fire.
When inserting the body of the Temperature Controller 
into the case, confirm that the hooks on the top and 
bottom are securely engaged with the case. If the body of 
the Temperature Controller is not inserted properly, faulty 
contact in the terminal section or reduced water 
resistance may occasionally result in fire or malfunction.
When connecting the Control Output Unit to the socket, 
press it in until there is no gap between the Control Output 
Unit and the socket. Otherwise contact faults in the 
connector pins may occasionally result in fire or 
malfunction.