Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley 900-TC16

USER MANUAL
Bulletin 900-TC8, 900-TC16, & 900-TC32
Series B
Temperature Controllers

Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley 900-TC16 Specifications

General

Model	900-TC16
Communication Protocol	Modbus RTU
Communication Interface	RS-485
Protocol	Modbus RTU
Input Type	Thermocouple
Thermocouple Types	J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, C, L
Output Type	Relay
Control Mode	On/Off, PID

Summary

Chapter 2: Preparations

Hardware Installation

Provides instructions and guidelines for physically installing the controllers.

System Wiring and Installation Guidelines

Offers essential guidelines for safe and correct system wiring and installation.

Panel Mounting - 900-TC8

Detailed steps for mounting the 900-TC8 controller onto a panel.

Chapter 3: Configuration & Basic Operation

Configuring the Input Type

Instructions on setting the controller to recognize various sensor input types.

Manual PID Setup

Procedure for manually setting PID parameters like Proportional Band, Integral, and Derivative Time.

Chapter 4: Parameter Adjustments & Application Considerations

Loop Break Alarm

Performing Manual Control

Chapter 5: Parameter Functions & Definitions

ST Self-Tuning

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting & Error Indication

Error Displays

Symptom: Cannot Communicate or a Communications Error Occurs

Guides for diagnosing and resolving communication errors.