22 Digital Temperature Controllers E5CN/E5CN-U
Precautions for Safe Use
1. 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 specified size (M3.5, width 7.2 mm or less) crimped 
terminals for wiring. Use wires with a gage of AWG24 to AWG14 
(equal to cross-sectional areas of 0.205 to 2.081 mm
2
). (The 
stripping length is 5 to 6 mm.)
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 the power ON.
10. Make sure the product has 30 minutes or more for warm up.
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. 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.
18. 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.
19. Do not connect or disconnect the Conversion Cable while 
communications are in progress. Product faults or malfunction 
may occur.
20. Make sure that the Conversion Cable’s metal components are 
not touching the external power terminals.
21. Do not touch the connectors on the Conversion Cable with wet 
hands. Electrical shock may result.
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: NEMA4X for indoor use (equivalent to IP66)
Rear case: IP20, Terminal section: IP00
(E5CN-U: Front panel: Equivalent to 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.