2.

SELECT MODE Parameter Lower Upper Adjustment range Default

C50 1/16-DIN PROCESS CONTROLLER Select mode is used to access the configuration and operation menu functions.
Display Display
Output 1 Usage 
 
 Primary (Heat) Power 

CONCISE PRODUCT MANUAL – IM/C50 It can be accessed at any time by holding down and pressing .
Once in select mode, press or to select the required mode. An unlock code is 
 Secondary (Cool) Power
CAUTION: Installation and configuration should be performed only by required to prevent unauthorised entry to Configuration, Setup & Automatic Tuning modes. Alarm 1, Direct


personnel who are technically competent to do so. Local Regulations regarding Press or to enter the correct code number, then press to proceed.

 Alarm 1, Reverse
electrical installation & safety must be observed.
Mode Upper Lower Description Default Unlock 
 Alarm 2, Direct
1. INSTALLATION Display Display Codes 
 Alarm 2, Reverse
Panel-Mounting Operator   Normal instrument operation.
  None Loop Alarm, Direct


The mounting panel must be rigid and may be up to 6.0mm Set Up   Tailor settings to the application.
  
 
 Loop Alarm, Reverse
(0.25 inches) thick. The cut-out required for the instrument is
Configuration   Configures the instrument for use.
  
 
 Logical Alarm 1 OR 2, Direct
shown on the right. Instruments may be mounted side-by-side 45 x 45mm
in a multiple installation for which the cut-out width (for n +0.5 –0.0 Product Info   Check manufacturing information.
  None  Logical Alarm 1 OR 2, Reverse

instruments) is (48n-4)mm or (1.89n-0.16)inches. Auto-Tuning   Invoke Pre-Tune or Self-Tune.
   
 Logical Alarm 1 AND 2, Direct
Note: The instrument will always return automatically to Operator mode if there is no
 Logical Alarm 1 AND 2, Reverse

key activity for 2 minutes.
Output 2 Usage 
 
 Primary (Heat) Power 

Slide mounting clamp over the
Mounting Panel instrument housing towards rear face
of mounting panel until the tongues
3. CONFIGURATION MODE 
 Secondary (Cool) Power
Instrument Housing engage in ratchets and instrument is First select Configuration mode from Select mode (refer to section 2). 
 Alarm 1, Direct
clamped in position. Press to scroll through the parameters, then press or to set the required value. 
 Alarm 1, Reverse
Ratchets
To accept a change must be pressed, otherwise parameter will revert to previous value. Alarm 2, Direct
Gasket To exit from Configuration mode, hold down and press , to return to Select mode. 

Note: Parameters displayed depends on how instrument has been configured. 
 Alarm 2, Reverse
Hold instrument firmly in position
(apply pressure to bezel only) Parameters marked * are repeated in Setup Mode. 
 Loop Alarm, Direct

 Loop Alarm, Reverse
Parameter Lower Upper Adjustment range Default
Display Display 
 Logical Alarm 1 OR 2, Direct
CAUTION: Do not remove the panel gasket; it is a seal against dust and
moisture. Input Range/Type 
 See following table for possible codes J T/C  Logical Alarm 1 OR 2, Reverse

Scale Range  Scale Range Lower Limit +100 to Range Max
 Range max 
 Logical Alarm 1 AND 2, Direct
Upper Limit (Lin=1000)  Logical Alarm 1 AND 2, Reverse

Rear Terminal Wiring Scale Range 
 Range Min. to Scale Range Upper Limit -100 Range min Display Strategy , , , ,  or  (refer to section 7)
CAUTION: Check information label on
housing for correct operating voltage 
 
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS Lower Limit (Linear=0)
(EXCEPT FOR T/C INPUT)
before connecting supply to Power Input Config Lock Code 
 0 to 9999 
 
Single Strand wire gauge:
Fuse: 100 – 240V ac – 1amp anti-surge Decimal point 
 0=XXXX, 1=XXX.X, 2=XX.XX, 3=X.XXX 1
Max 1.2mm (18SWG) position (non-temperature ranges only)
Control Type 
  Primary (heat) only 
 Input Ranges and Types
 Primary & Secondary (heat/cool)
  )
(See Configuration Mode Parameter
Primary Output 
  Reverse Acting 

Control Action Direct Acting

 Code Input Type & Range Code Input Type & Range Code Input Type & Range

Alarm 1Type 

 
 Process High Alarm 
 bC B: 100 – 1824 ºC L.C
C L: 0.0 – 537.7 ºC PtRh20% vs 40%:
P24F 32 – 3362 ºF
Process Low Alarm B: 211 – 3315 ºF L: 32.0 – 999.9 ºF

 bF L.F
F
Deviation Alarm C: 0 – 2320 ºC N: 0 – 1399 ºC Pt100: -199 – 800 ºC


 CC NC PTC
CF C: 32 – 4208 ºF NF N: 32 – 2551 ºF PtF Pt100: -328 – 1472 ºF

 Band Alarm
JC J: -200 – 1200 ºC rC R: 0 – 1759 ºC Pt.C
Pt C Pt100: -128.8 – 537.7 ºC


 No alarm
JF J: -328 – 2192 ºF rF R: 32 – 3198 ºF Pt.F
Pt F Pt100: -199.9 – 999.9 ºF
High Alm 1 value* 
 Range Min. to Range Max Range Max.
j.C
C J: -128.8 – 537.7 ºC SC S: 0 – 1762 ºC  0 – 20 mA DC

Low Alm 1 value* 
 in display units Range Min.
j.F
F J: -199.9 – 999.9 ºF SF S: 32 – 3204 ºF  4 – 20 mA DC

Band Alm 1 value*  1 LSD to span from setpoint in display units
  K: -240 – 1373 ºC T: -240 – 400 ºC
KC tC  0 – 50 mV DC

Dev. Alm 1 value* 
 +/- Span from setpoint in display units  K: -400 – 2503 ºF T: -400 – 752 ºF
NOTE: Option 2 is only available on KF tF  10 – 50 mV DC

model C50K-2110-00. Alm 1 Hysteresis* 
 1 LSD to full span in display units  k.C
C K: -128.8 – 537.7 ºC t.C T: -128.8 – 400.0 ºC  0 – 5 V DC

Alarm 2 Type 
 
 Process High Alarm 
 K.F
F K: -199.9 – 999.9 ºF t.F T: -199.9 – 752.0 ºF  1 – 5 V DC


 Process Low Alarm LC L: 0 – 762 ºC PtRh20% vs 40%:  0 – 10 V DC

P24C 0 – 1850 ºC


 Deviation Alarm LF L: 32 – 1403 ºF  2 – 10 V DC



 Band Alarm
CAUTION: Turn off all power. Remove instrument by gripping the sides of the 

 No alarm
front panel and pulling the instrument out of its housing. Note its orientation. High Alm 2 value* Range Max.

 Range Min. to Range Max
Low Alm 2 value* 
 in display units Range Min.
Band Alm 2 value*  1 LSD to span from setpoint in display units
 
Dev. Alm 2 Value* 
 +/- Span from setpoint in display units 
Note: At first power-up the message   is displayed, as
Alm 2 Hysteresis* 
 1 LSD to full span in display units 
described in section 8 of this manual. Access to other menus is denied
Loop Alarm 
 (disabled)
 or  (enabled) 
 
until configuration mode is completed
Loop Alarm Time* 
 1 sec to 99 mins. 59secs
(only applies if primary proportional band = 0) .
 

Alarm Inhibit 
 
 No alarms Inhibited 


 Alarm 1 inhibited

 Alarm 2 inhibited
ABB Limited

 Alarm 1 and alarm 2 inhibited Measurement & Analytics
Howard Road, St. Neots
Cambridgeshire, PE19 8EU
UK
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4. SETUP MODE 6. ERROR/FAULT
8. PRODUCT INFORMATION MODE
INDICATIONS Parameter Upper Lower
Description
Note: Configuration must be completed before adjusting Setup parameters. First select Product information mode from Select mode (refer to section 2). Display Display
First select Setup mode from Select mode (refer to section 2). While in Setup Mode is lit. Press to view each parameter. To exit from Product Information mode, hold down Instrument Configuration & Setup required. Seen at first
Press to scroll through the parameters, then press or to set the required value. and press to return to Select mode. Note: These parameters are all read only. parameters are in turn on or if hardware configuration changed.
To exit from Setup mode, hold down and press , to return to Select mode. default conditions 
  Press to enter the Configuration Mode,
Note: Parameters displayed depends on how instrument has been configured. Parameter Lower Upper Description next press or to enter the unlock
Display Display code number, then press to proceed.
Parameter Lower Upper Display Default Input type Universal input only

 
 Over Range  Normal Input > 5% over-range
Display Adjustment Range
Option 1 module type  
 No option fitted. Under Range  Normal Input > 5% under-range
Input Filter Time constant 
 OFF or 0.5 to 100.0 secs .
 fitted 


  Relay Sensor Break 
Process Variable Offset +/- Span of controller  Normal Break in input sensor or wiring

  Option 2 module type No option fitted.

  Option 1 Error 
 Option 1 module fault
Primary (Heat) power PPWw fitted 
 

Current power levels (read only) N/A 
  Relay Option 2 Error 
Secondary (Cool) power   Option 2 module fault
SPWw Option 3 Option 3 not available on this
Primary Proportional Band 
 0.0% (ON/OFF) and 0.5% to 
 
 product
999.9% of input span. .
  8. SPECIFICATIONS
Secondary Proportional Band 
  Option A Option A not available on this

 
 product UNIVERSAL INPUT
Automatic Reset (Integral Time)  1 sec to 99 mins 59 secs and OFF
 .


Firmware type  Value displayed is firmware type number Impedance: >10MΩ resistive, except DC mA (5Ω) and V (47kΩ ).
Rate (Derivative Time) 00 secs to 99 mins 59 secs .
 

  Isolation: Isolated from relay outputs and power supply at 240VAC.
Firmware issue 
  Value displayed is firmware issue number
Overlap/Deadband 
 -20 to +20% of Primary and 
Secondary Proportional Band Product Revision Level 
  Value displayed is Product Revision level. OUTPUTS
Manual Reset (Bias)  0%(-100% if dual control) to 100%
 
 Date of manufacture Mm Manufacturing date code (mmyy) Relay
Primary ON/OFF Differential Contact Type/Rating: Single pole double throw (SPDT); 2A resistive at 120/240VAC.

  Serial number 1 
  First four digits of serial number
Lifetime: >500,000 operations at rated voltage/current.
0.1% to 10.0% of input span
Secondary ON/OFF Diff. 
 .
 Serial number 2 
 Middle four digits of serial number Isolation: Isolated from input, other relay outputs and power supply at 240VAC.
centered about the setpoint
Prim. & Sec. ON/OFF Diff. 
 Serial number 3 
  Last four digits of serial number
Setpoint Upper Limit 
  Current Setpoint to Range max R/max OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR INDOOR USE
Setpoint Lower limit Range min to Current Setpoint R/min
7. OPERATOR MODE Ambient Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (Operating)

 This mode is entered at power on. It can also be accessed from Select mode (see section 2). Ambient Temperature: –20°C to 80°C (Storage)
Primary Output Power Limit 
  0% to 100% of full power. 
 Note: All configuration mode and Setup mode parameters must be set as required Relative Humidity: 20% - 95% non-condensing
Output 1 Cycle Time 
 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, before starting normal operations. Supply Voltage: 100 - 240VAC 50/60Hz 7.5VA for mains powered versions.
256 or 512 seconds 
 Press to scroll through the parameters, then press or to set the required value.
Output 2 Cycle Time 
 Note: All parameters in Display strategy 6 are read only, and can only be adjusted via ENVIRONMENTAL
High Alarm 1 value 
  R/max Setup mode.
Range Min. to Range Max. Standards: CE, UL, ULC
Low Alarm 1 value 
 R/min EMI: Complies with EN61326 (Susceptibility & Emissions)
Upper Lower Display Strategy Description
Deviation Alarm 1 Value Safety Considerations: Complies with EN61010-1 & UL3121

  +/- Span from SP in display units  Display Display When Visible
Pollution Degree 2, Installation Category II
Band Alarm 1 value 
 1 LSD to span from setpoint  PV Value Active SP 1 & 2 (initial screen) PV and target value of selected SP Front Panel Sealing: To IP66
Alarm 1 Hysteresis  1 LSD to full span in display units
  Value SP adjustable in Strategy 2
High Alarm 2 value  R/max PV Value Actual SP 3 & 6 (initial screen) PV and actual value of selected SP
  PHYSICAL
Range Min. to Range Max. Value (e.g. ramping SP value). Read only Dimensions Depth: 110mm (behind panel)
Low Alarm 2 value 
 R/min
PV Value (Blank) 4 (initial screen) Process variable only. Read only Front panel height: 48mm
Deviation Alarm 2 Value 
  +/- Span from SP in display units  Front panel width: 48mm
Active SP (Blank) 5 (initial screen) Target value of selected setpoint only.
Band Alarm 2 value 
 1 LSD to span from setpoint  Value Read only Weight: 0.21kg maximum
Alarm 2 Hysteresis  1 LSD to full span in display units
  SP Value 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Target value of SP
Loop Alarm Time 
 1 sec to 99 mins. 59secs. .
 
 SP Adjustable except in Strategy 6
Auto Pre-tune  Actual SP  enabled and rP Actual (ramping) value of selected SP

disabled or
 Value SPrP is not zero Read only
Auto/manual Control selection 
  

 enabled Ramp SP ramping rate, in units per hour.
Setpoint ramping 
   enabled in Setup
Rate rP mode Adjustable except in Strategy 6
SP Ramp Rate Value rP 1 to 9999 units/hour or Off (blank) Off
Active When one or more L Alarm 2 active
Setpoint Value SP Scale range upper to lower limits Scale Alarms alarms are active.
Range ALt ALM indicator L21 Alarm 1 active
min
will also flash L Loop Alarm active
Setup Lock Code  0 to 9999
 

Manual Control
5. AUTOMATIC TUNING MODE If  is set to  in Setup mode, manual control can be selected/de-selected by
First select Automatic tuning mode from Select mode (refer to section 2). pressing the key while in Operator mode. The indicator will flash while in the
Press to scroll through the modes, then press or to set the required value.
instrument is in Manual Control mode and the lower display will show xxx (where xxx is the
To exit from Automatic tuning mode, hold down and press , to return to Select mode.
current manual power level). Switching to/from manual mode is via Bumpless Transfer.
Pre-tune is a single-shot routine and is thus self-disengaging when complete.
Press or to set the required output power. Caution: Not restricted by  limit.
If  in Setup mode = ,
 Pre-tune will attempt to run at every power up*.
Parameter Lower Upper Display Default
Display Adjustment Range

IM/C50 Rev. C  09/2018

Pre-Tune 
 On or Off.
Off Indication remains OFF if automatic
Self-Tune Off


  tuning cannot be used at this time*.
Tune Lock 
 0 to 9999 
* Note: Automatic tuning will not engage if either proportional band = 0. Also, Pre-tune
will not engage if setpoint is ramping, or the PV is within 5% of span of the setpoint.