Basic-type Digital Temperature Controller E5CN/E5CN-U 19
11.When executing self-tuning, turn ON power to the load (e.g., 
heater) at the same time as or before supplying power to the 
product. If power is turned ON to the product before turning ON 
power to the load, self-tuning will not be performed properly and 
optimum control will not be achieved.
12.A switch or circuit breaker must be provided close to the product. 
The switch or circuit breaker must be within easy reach of the 
operator, and must be marked as a disconnecting means for this 
unit.
13.Always turn OFF the power supply before pulling out the interior of 
the product, and never touch nor apply shock to the terminals or 
electronic components. When inserting the interior of the product, 
do not allow the electronic components to touch the case.
14.Do not use paint thinner or similar chemical to clean with. Use 
standard grade alcohol.
15.Design the system (e.g., control panel) considering the 2 seconds 
of delay that the product's output to be set after power ON.
16.The output may turn OFF when shifting to certain levels. Take this 
into consideration when performing control.
17.The number of EEPROM write operations is limited. Therefore, 
use RAM write mode when frequently overwriting data during 
communications or other operations.
18.Always touch a grounded piece of metal before touching the 
Temperature Controller to discharge static electricity from your 
body.
19.Do not remove the terminal block. Doing so may result in failure or 
malfunction.
20.Control outputs (for driving SSR) that are voltage outputs are not 
isolated from the internal circuits. When using a grounded 
thermocouple, do not connect any of the control output terminals 
to ground. (Doing so may result in an unwanted circuit path, 
causing error in the measured temperature.)
21.When replacing the body of the Temperature Controller, check the 
condition of the terminals. If corroded terminals are used, contact 
failure in the terminals may cause the temperature inside the 
Temperature Controller to increase, possibly resulting in fire. If the 
terminals are corroded, replace the case as well.
22.Use suitable tools when taking the Temperature Controller apart 
for disposal. Sharp parts inside the Temperature Controller may 
cause injury.
23.Before connecting an Output Unit, confirm the specifications and 
thoroughly read relevant information in the datasheet and manual 
for the Temperature Controller.
24.Check the orientation of the connectors on the Conversion Cable 
before connecting the Conversion Cable. Do not force a 
connector if it does not connect smoothly. Using excessive force 
may damage the connector.
25.Do not place heavy object on the Conversion Cable, bend the 
cable past its natural bending radius, or pull on the cable with 
undue force.
26.Do not connect or disconnect the Conversion Cable while 
communications are in progress. Product faults or malfunction 
may occur.
27.Make sure that the Conversion Cable's metal components are not 
touching the external power terminals.
28.Do not touch the connectors on the Conversion Cable with wet 
hands. Electrical shock may result.
29.Before using infrared communications, correctly attach the 
enclosed Mounting Adapter to the cable for the Support Software. 
When connecting the infrared port on the cable to the Support 
Software into the Adapter, insert the connector to the specified 
line. Communications may not be possible if the connector is not 
connected properly.
Precautions for Correct Use 
Service Life 
1. Use the product within the following temperature and humidity 
ranges:
Temperature: −10 to 55° C (with no icing or condensation)
Humidity: 25% to 85%
If the product is installed inside a control board, the ambient 
temperature must be kept to under 55° C, including the 
temperature around the product. 
2. The service life of electronic devices like Temperature Controllers 
is determined not only by the number of times the relay is switched 
but also by the service life of internal electronic components. 
Component service life is affected by the ambient temperature: the 
higher the temperature, the shorter the service life and, the lower 
the temperature, the longer the service life. Therefore, the service 
life can be extended by lowering the temperature of the 
Temperature Controller. 
3. When two or more Temperature Controllers are mounted 
horizontally close to each other or vertically next to one another, 
the internal temperature will increase due to heat radiated by the 
Temperature Controllers and the service life will decrease. In such 
a case, use forced cooling by fans or other means of air ventilation 
to cool down the Temperature Controllers. When providing forced 
cooling, however, be careful not to cool down the terminals 
sections alone to avoid measurement errors.
Measurement Accuracy 
1. When extending or connecting the thermocouple lead wire, be sure 
to use compensating wires that match the thermocouple types. 
2. When extending or connecting the lead wire of the platinum 
resistance thermometer, be sure to use wires that have low 
resistance and keep the resistance of the three lead wires the 
same. 
3. Mount the product so that it is horizontally level. 
4. If the measurement accuracy is low, check to see if input shift has 
been set correctly. 
Waterproofing
The degree of protection is as shown below. Sections without any 
specification on their degree of protection or those with IP@0 are not 
waterproof.
Front panel: IP66
Rear case: IP20, Terminal section: IP00
(E5CN-U: Front panel: IP50, rear case: IP20, terminals: IP00)
Operating Precautions
1. It takes approximately two seconds for the outputs to turn ON from 
after the power supply is turned ON. Due consideration must be 
given to this time when incorporating Temperature Controllers in a 
sequence circuit. 
2. When using self-tuning, turn ON power for the load (e.g., heater) 
at the same time as or before supplying power to the Temperature 
Controller. If power is turned ON for the Temperature Controller 
before turning ON power for the load, self-tuning will not be 
performed properly and optimum control will not be achieved. 
3. When starting operation after the Temperature Controller has 
warmed up, turn OFF the power and then turn it ON again at the 
same time as turning ON power for the load. (Instead of turning 
the Temperature Controller OFF and ON again, switching from 
STOP mode to RUN mode can also be used.) 
4. Avoid using the Controller in places near a radio, television set, or 
wireless installing. These devices can cause radio disturbances 
which adversely affect the performance of the Controller.
Others
1. The disk that is included with the Conversion Cable is designed for 
a computer CD-ROM driver. Never attempt to play the disk in a 
general-purpose audio player.
2. Do not connect or disconnect the Conversion Cable connector 
repeatedly over a short period of time. The computer may 
malfunction.
3. After connecting the Conversion Cable to the computer, check the 
COM port number before starting communications. The computer 
requires time to recognize the cable connection. This delay does 
not indicate failure.
4. Do not connect the Conversion Cable through a USB hub. Doing 
so may damage the Conversion Cable.
5. Do not use an extension cable to extend the Conversion Cable 
length when connecting to the computer. Doing so may damage 
the Conversion Cable.