2ch Plug-in
Controller

User defined combinations

Selectable input sampling period
OUT EVT

AT

PWR

CH1

OUT EVT

T/R

AT

85

CH2

WCL

SET
RESET

30

79

108

（29）

Various functions provided
Energy, space saving(HQ only)

Indicating Controller

Plug-in 2ch Digital Indicating Controller
WCL - 13A

Full display plug-in controller
Specs selectable in accordance with usage！
The following are selectable in accordance with usage.
2ch controller

Controller spec
Timer spec

2-unit functions are equipped.
Difference between CH1 and CH2 inputs can be set andCH difference input (*)
maintained constantly.
CH addition input (*)
Addition value of CH1 and CH2 inputs can be maintained constantly.
Heating/Cooling control output (*) CH2 output works as OUT2.
MV is calculated from PV and SV of CH2, and is used as
Cascade control (*)
SV of CH1, with which CH1 control computation is carriedout, then outputs from CH1 control output.
External setting input (*)
External analog signal becomes the SV.
1-input 2-output (*)
2 outputs occur simultaneously.
Converting the value (PV, SV or MV) to analog signal
Transmission output
every input sampling period, outputs the value in current.
(only when CH2 control output is DC current)
Potentiometer input
Sets SV from an external potentiometer.
Control timer starts if CH1 input exceeds Control timer start temperature,
Control timer
and after Control timer time has elapsed, control will stop.
Delay timer starts when external contact is closed, and Timer output
Delay timer
turns ON (or OFF) after ON (or OFF) delay timer time has passed.

● Selectable from Block function. [Block function can be set from a PC, using a USB communication

cable (sold separately) and console software.]High accuracy control possible！
Input sampling period is selectable via keypad from a choice of: 25ms, 125ms, 250ms
High accuracy control can be performed by selecting an optimal sampling period.

Settings via cable (separate purchase)
Input type and control action, etc. can be set from a PC,
using a communication cable (sold separately) and theprovided console software.
Customizable in accordance with various usages.
(Block function)

There are other functions as follows.
・Reading and setting of the SV, PID values and various
set values
・Reading of the PV and action status
・Function change

OUT EVT

AT

PWR

AT

T/R

CH1

CH2

OUT EVT

WCL

SET
RESET

USB comm. cable (CMB-001)
PC

Energy, space saving！
●Auto-light function●Improve your work eﬃciency

Display brightness is controlled after measurement from thefront light sensor. This saves energy when connecting
multiple units.

No wiring is required when changing
units as socket is used. Thus yourworking time can be shortened.
4
3
2
1
OU

T

CH

1

EV

T

AT

PW

R

CH

2

Light sensor

OU

T

EV

T

AT

T/R

WC

L

SE

T
RE

SE

T

●Display-oﬀ function
Displays are turned oﬀ when operation does not occur for thetime set during Indication time setting.
PV, SV or no indication is selectable during Display selection
mode via keypad.

※Sockets are sold separately●2ch, but so compact！
Economizes the control panel.
30x85x108mm (WxHxD, including the socket)

ASK-001-1 (Round terminal

unusable, with Finger-safe function)

ASK-002-1(For round terminal)Various fuctions provided
I/O for each channel is individually selectable
・Output

・InputIndividually selectable from thermocouple, RTD, DC
current, DC voltage for each channel.
Also infrared thermocouples (RD-300 series, RD-401)
are usable.

Specify from Relay contact, Non-contact voltage or
DC current.
(e.g.) CH1 control output: Relay contact
CH2 control output: DC current■ Model
WCL - 1３ A - □ □ / □ □ □,Control action
Alarm action

□ □

3
A
Ｒ
Ｓ
A

CH1 control output

ＲＳA

CH2 control output

MI

CH1 input

MIP
T

CH2 input

Supply voltage

1
W ( 20A)

OptionW (100A)
W3 ( 20A)
W3 (100A)
C5

Series name: WCL-13A
PID
Alarm type can be selected by keypad.
Relay contact
Non-contact voltage
DC current
Relay contact (Timer spec) (*1)
Non-contact voltage
DC current
Multi-range
Infrared thermocouple
Multi-range
Infrared thermocouple
Potentiometer
Timer spec (*1)
100 to 240V AC (standard) (*2)
24V AC/DC (*2)
Heater burnout alarm: Single-phase 20A(CT sold separately)
Heater burnout alarm: Single-phase 100A
(CT sold separately)
Heater burnout alarm: 3-phase 20A(CT sold separately)
Heater burnout alarm: 3-phase 100A
(CT sold separately)
Serial communication RS-485

Accessories sold separately
Socket:
ASK-001-1 (with finger-safe)(Round terminals unusable)
ASK-002-1 (Round terminal usable)

Heater burnout alarm (option):CT (CTL-6S): For 20A
CT (CTL-12-S36-10L1U): For 100A
Connector harness W 3m

OthersRES-S01-050 Shunt resistor (50Ω):For DC current input
CMB-001: USB communication cable(*1): If timer spec is selected for CH2 input, CH2 output will be Relay contact (Timer spec).
(*2): Supply voltage 100 to 240V AC is standard. When ordering 24V AC/DC, enter“1”after the input code.

■ Rated input range
・Multi-range input

Input

Input range-320 to 2500 ℉-199.9 to 400.0 ℃-199.9 to 750.0 ℉

J-200 to 1000 ℃-320 to 1800 ℉

R

0 to 1760 ℃

0 to 3200 ℉

S

0 to 1760 ℃

0 to 3200 ℉

B

0 to 1820 ℃

0 to 3300 ℉

K

Thermocouple

Input-200 to 1370 ℃-200 to800 ℃-320 to 1500 ℉

T-199.9 to 400.0 ℃-199.9 to 750.0 ℉

N-200 to 1300 ℃-320 to 2300 ℉

PL -Ⅱ

0 to 1390 ℃

0 to 2500 ℉

C(W/Re5-26)

0 to 2315 ℃

0 to 4200 ℉

E

Input range

Pt100-199.9 to 850.0 ℃-200 to 850 ℃-199.9 to 999.9 ℉-300 to 1500 ℉

JPt100-199.9 to 500.0 ℃-200 to 500 ℃-199.9 to 900.0 ℉-300 to 900 ℉

RTD

DC current (*1)

4 to 20mA DC
0 to 20mA DC

DC voltage

0 to 1V DC
0 to 5V DC
1 to 5V DC
0 to 10V DC-1999 to 9999
Scaling and decimal point place change arepossible.

(*1): 50Ω shunt resistor (sold separately) should be connected externally.

・Infrared thermocouple input

Input (*2)

- 18 to

25℃

5 to

45℃

25 to

80℃

70 to 105℃
90 to 120℃

Input range-50 to 500℃

-58 to 932℉

115 to 155℃
145 to 190℃
180 to 250℃(*2): Specify the using temperature range.

Infrared thermocouple RD-300 series, RD-401
Thermocouple

K
Within ±3% of the indicated value or 3.3℃, whichever is greater.

Accuracy(When the emissivity of the object is 0.9) However, for the range
185 to 250℃, within ±5% of the indicated value.

Repeatability

Within ±1% of the measured value or 1℃, whichever is greater.

Response time

0.2sec (at 63.2% response)

OutputCorresponds to Electromotive force of the thermocouple K

Ambient temp.

RD-300 series : 27 to 93℃compensation range

RD-401: -18 to 70℃

For details, please consult us or our agency.

■ Name and functions of sections

CH1 OUT indicator

Increase key

Power indicator

CH1 EVT indicator

Increases the numeric value.

Decrease key

CH1 AT indicator

Decreases the numeric value.

CH1 PV/SV display

While the key is pressed in the PV/SV display mode, theCH2 PV/SV display

CH2 AT indicator

CH2 OUT indicator

T/R indicator

SV can be indicated when PV is indicated, and vice versa.

Mode key
Selects the setting group. If Mode key is pressed for 3secin the PV/SV display mode, the unit moves to the MV

CH2 EVT indicator

indication mode. By pressing the Mode key again, the unit

Mode key

Increase key

reverts to the PV/SV display mode.

SET/RESET key

Decrease key

For timer spec, resets the timer action in the case ofControl timer function.

■ External dimensions ( Scale : mm )■ CT external dimensions ( Scale : mm )socketAT

Switches the setting modes, and registers the set value.

Light sensor

Connector for
Console communication

OUT EVTSET/RESET key

CTL-6S (for 20A)

DIN rail

PWR

φ5.8

30

15
2.8

0.5

CH2

100

7.5

CH1

CTL-12-S36-10L1U (for100A)

25
21

10

40

SET

40

WCL

3

10.5

T/R

AT

85

U_RD
OUT EVT

3

RESET

79

30

30

(29)
108

2−φ3.5

40

φ12

30

2−M3

3.3

20

■ USB communication cable CMB-001 ( Scale : mm )USB plug35

HRS MQ172X-4SA plug

200

50
2000

■ Standard specifications
Display

Input

Accuracy(Setting/Indication)

Input sampling period

PV/SV display: 7-segment Red LED 4-digit，Character size 7.4×4mm (H× W)
Thermocouple: K, J, R, S, B, E, T, N, PL-Ⅱ, C (W/Re5-26) External resistance: 100Ω or less, however, for B input, 40Ω or less
RTD
: Pt100, JPt100 3-wire system (Allowable input lead wire resistance: 10Ω or less per wire)
DC current : 0 to 20mA DC, 4 to 20mA DC: Input impedance: 50Ω (50Ω shunt resistor must be connected between input terminals.)
Allowable input current: 50mA DC or less (When 50 shunt resistor is connected.)
DC voltage : 0 to 1V DC: Input impedance: 1MΩ or more
Allowable input current: 5V DC or less, Allowable signal source resistance: 2kΩ or less0 to 5V DC, 1 to 5V DC, 0 to 10V DC: Input impedance: 100kΩ or more
Allowable input voltage: 15V DC or less, Allowable signal source resistance: 100Ω or lessInfrared thermocouple: RD-300 series, RD-401
Thermocouple: Within ±0.2% of each input span ±1 digit, or ±2℃ (4°F), whichever is greater
However, R, S input, 0 to 200℃ (0 to 400°F): Within ±6℃ (12°F)
B input, 0 to 300℃ (0 to 600°F): The accuracy is not guaranteed.
K, J, E, T, N input, less than 0℃ (32°F): Within ±0.4% of each input span ±1digit
RTD: Within ±0.1% of each input span ±1digit, or ±1℃ (2°F), whichever is greater
DC current, voltage : Within ±0.2% of each input span ±1digit
Infrared thermocouple : Within ±0.2% of each input span ±1digit, or ±2℃ (4°F), whichever is greater
PV varies as Infrared emissivity setting value is changed. Setting range: 0.100 to 1.000 (Default: 0.900)
25ms, 125ms, 250ms: Selectable by keypad (Default: 125ms)

15Potentiometer input
setting accuracy

Control output

Control action

Alarm action

Loop break alarm

SV rampHeating / CoolingControl output(Block function)

External setting input(Block function)

Transmission output(Block function)
Timer performance

Timer spec

Supply voltage
Power consumption
Insulation resistanceDielectric strength
Environment
Case (Material, Color)
Mounting, Setting method
Dimensions, Weight
Attached functions
Accessories soldseparately

Whole resistance: 1kΩ to 10kΩ
Reference voltage: 1V DC
Accuracy: The same as setting accuracy
Temperature coefficient : ±0.05%/℃
Potentiometer input sampling: Depends on the input sampling selection･Potentiometer input high and low limit depend on the External setting input high and low limit.
Relay contact: 1a Control capacity: 3A 250V AC (Resistive load), 1A 250V AC (Inductive load cosφ=0.4), Electric life: 100,000 cycles
Non-contact voltage: 12V DC±15% Max. 40mA DC (Short circuit protected)
DC current: 4 to 20mA DC Load resistance: Max. 550ΩThe following actions can be selected by keypad. (Default: PID)
PID (with auto-tuning), PI, PD (with auto-reset), P (with auto-reset), ON/OFF
Proportional band (P) : 0 to 9999℃(°F)，0.0 to 999.9℃(°F) or 0.0 to 999.9% (ON/OFF action when set to 0 or 0.0) (Default: 10℃)
Integral time(I): 0 to 3600sec (Off when set to 0) (Default: 200sec)
Derivative time(D): 0 to 3600sec (Off when set to 0) (Default: 50sec)
ARW: 0 to 100% (Default: 0%)
Proportional cycle: 1 to 120sec (Default: Relay contact 30sec, Non-contact voltage 3sec) (Not available for DC current output)
ON/OFF hysteresis : 0.1 to 100.0℃(°F) or 1 to 1000 (The placement of the decimal point follows the selection) (Default: 1.0℃)
Output high limit: 0 to 100% (DC current: -5 to 105%)
Output low limit: 0 to 100% (DC current: -5 to 105%)Reset: ±100.0 (Default: 0.0) DC voltage, current: ±1000 (The placement of the decimal point follows the selection)
Output rate-of-change : 0 to 100% (Default: 0%)
Output: No output (Reads with status flag in Serial communication)
Alarm type can be selected by keypad (Default: No alarm action)
High limit alarm(Deviation setting) Setting range: -(Input span) to input span
Low limit alarm(Deviation setting) Setting range: -(Input span) to input span
High/Low limits alarm(Deviation setting) Setting range: 0 to input span
High/Low limit range alarm(Deviation setting) Setting range: 0 to input span
Process high alarm
Setting range: Input range low limit to input range high limit value
Process low alarm
Setting range: Input range low limit to input range high limit value
High limit alarm with standby(Deviation setting) Setting range: -(Input span) to input span
Low limit alarm with standby(Deviation setting) Setting range: -(Input span) to input span
High/Low limits alarm with standby (Deviation setting) Setting range: 0 to input span
Setting accuracy :The same as indication accuracy
Action: ON/OFF action
Hysteresis: Thermocouple, RTD input: 0.1 to 100.0 ℃(°F), DC current, voltage input: 1 to 1000
Alarm delay timer : 0 to 9999sec
Detects actuator troubles (heater burnout or sensor burnout)
Output: No output (Reads with status flag in Serial communication)
Loop break alarm time : 0 to 200 minutes
Loop break alarm span : Thermocouple, RTD input : 0 to 150℃(°F) or 0.0 to 150.0℃(°F)
DC current, voltage: 0 to 1500 (The replacement of decimal point follows the selection.)
When the SV is adjusted, it approaches the new SV by the preset rate-of-change (℃/min, °F/min).
When the power is turned on, the control starts from the PV, and approaches the SV by the rate-of-change
Not available when set to 0. (Default: SV rise rate: 0, SV fall rate: 0)
SV rise rate/SV fall rate setting : Thermocouple input (excluding T input): 0 to 9999℃/min (°F/min),
Thermocouple T, RTD input: 0.0 to 999.9℃/min (°F/min),DC input: The replacement of the decimal point follows the selection.
CH2 output will be OUT2.
OUT2 proportional band : 0.0 to 10.0 times OUT1 (CH1) proportional band (ON/OFF action when set to 0)
OUT2 Integral time
: The same as that of OUT1 (CH1)
OUT2 derivative time
: The same as that of OUT1 (CH1)
OUT2 proportional cycle : 1 to 120sec (Default: Relay contact: 30sec, Non-contact voltage: 3sec) (Not available for DC current output)
Overlap/Dead band
: Thermocouple, RTD input : -100.0 to 100.0℃(°F)
DC current, voltage input : -1000 to 1000 (The placement of the decimal point follows the selection)
OUT2 ON/OFF hysteresis : Thermocouple, RTD input : 0.1 to 100.0℃(°F) (Default: 1.0℃)
DC current, voltage input :1 to 1000 (The placement of the decimal point follows the selection)
Output high limit: 0 to 100% (DC current: -5 to 105%) (Default: 100%, Not available for ON/OFF action)
Output low limit: 0 to 100% (DC current: -5 to 105%) (Default: 0%, Not available for ON/OFF action)
OUT2 action mode
: Air cooling (linear characteristic, Default), Oil cooling (1.5th power of the linear characteristic),
Water cooling (2nd power of the linear characteristic). Selectable by keypad
Control output: Relay contact, 1a (OUT2:R): Control capacity: 3A 250V AC (Resistive load), Electric life: 100,000 cycles
Non-contact voltage (for SSR drive) (OUT2: S): 12V DC±15% Max. 40mA (short circuit protected)
DC current (OUT2: A): 4 to 20mA DC, Resolution (12000), Load resistance: Max. 600Ω
External analog signal will become the SV. Control desired value adds remote bias value to the SV.
As a setting signal, specify any DC range during CH2 input type selection.
Setting signal: DC current: 4 to 20mA or 0 to 20mA, DC voltage: 1 to 5V or 0 to 1V
Allowable input : DC current: 50mA DC or less, DC voltage (0 to 1V): 5V DC or less, DC voltage (1 to 5V): 10V DC or less
Input impedance : DC current: 50Ω [A shunt resistor (sold separately) is needed as an external extension], DC voltage: 100kΩ
Input sampling : Depends on the input sampling selection
Converting any value (PV, SV or MV) to analog signal every input sampling period, outputs the value in current. (Default: PV)
Resolution: 1/10000, Current: 4 to 20mA DC (Load resistance Max. 550Ω)
Output accuracy: Within ±0.3% of Transmission output span.
Time accuracy: Within ±0.5% of setting time
Control timer or Delay timer function is selectable by keypad.
• Control timer
Control timer starts if CH1 input exceeds Control timer start temperature, and after Control timer time has passed, control (Output low limit value
for DC current output) and alarm action will stop.
• Delay timer
Delay timer starts when DI input is ON (Closed), Timer output turns ON after ON delay timer time has passed.
Timer output turns OFF after OFF delay timer time has passed.
Timer output: The same as Relay contact.
Between DI terminals, Open: OFF, Closed: ON, Circuit current when closed: 7mA
100 to 240V AC 50/60Hz, 24V AC/DC 50/60Hz (Allowable voltage fluctuation range: 85 to 264V AC, 20 to 28V AC/DC)Approx. 9VA
10MΩ or more, at 500V DC
1.5kV AC for one minuteBetween power terminal and ground, between input terminal and ground, between input terminal and power terminal.
Ambient temperature: 0 to 50℃ Ambient humidity: 35 to 85%RH (Non-condensing)Material: Flame-resistant resin Color: Light gray
Mounting: DIN rail Setting: Sheet key input
Dimensions: 30×85×108mm (W×H×D, including the socket) Weight: Approx. 200g (including the socket)
Sensor correction, Set value lock, Automatic cold junction temperature compensation (Only for thermocouple), Burnout (Overscale),
Indication range, Control range, Power failure countermeasure, Self-diagnosis, Warm-up indication, Display-off function, Auto-light function
50Ω shunt resistor (RES-S01-050) for DC current input, USB communication cable (CMB-001)
Heater burnout alarm (option) : CT (CTL-6S) for 20A, CT (CTL-12-S36-10L1U) for 100A, Connector harness W 3m
Socket: ASK-001-1 (Finger-Safe) (Round terminals unusable), ASK-002-1 (Round terminal usable)

■ Options[Please specify options according to users’ needs. When ordering, specify an option to be applied]
Watches the heater current with current transformer (CT), detects the burnout. Not available for DC current output type.
Output: No output (Reads with status flag in serial communication)
Rated current: Single-phase 20A, 3-phase 20A, Single-phase 100A, 3-phase100A (Must be specified)Single-phase: Detects with CT1 input, 3-phase: Detects with CT1 & CT2 input
Setting range: 0.0 to 20.0A when 20A is selected (Off when set to 0.0), 0.0 to100.0A when 100A is selected (Off when set to 0.0)
Setting accuracy : ±5% of the rated current
Action point: Set value
Action: ON/OFF action
The following operations can be carried out from an external computer.
(1) Reading and setting of the SV, PID values, (2) Reading of the PV and action status, (3) Function change
Communication interface : EIA RS-485
Communication method : Half-duplex communication
Synchronization method : Start-stop synchronization
Communication speed : 9600/19200/38400bps, Selectable by keypad (Default: 9600bps)
Data bit/parity: Data bit: 7/8, Parity: Even/Odd/No parity, Selectable by keypad (Default: 7 bits/Even parity)
Stop bit: 1 or 2, Selectable by keypad (Default: 1)
Communication protocol : Shinko protocol, Modbus (ASCII mode or RTU mode), Selectable by keypad. (Default: Shinko protocol)
The communication converter IF-400 is available for Shinko protocol and Modbus protocol.
(Communication speed 38400bps is not usable.)

Heater burnout alarm[W, W3]

Serial communication[C5]■ Terminal arrangement

A

0 to 1V---

0 to 5V
1 to 5V
0 to 10V

A

-

-

-

0 to 5V
1 to 5V
0 to 10V

11

4

12

+ 5
-

A

0 to1V

-

-

-

B

T.C

RTD

mA DC

B

DI

-

-

3

11

12

5

-

RS-485 +-Supply voltage

T.C

2

CH1 output

+

9

B

-

2

10

B

11

4

+

12

5
6

7

7

-

CH1 output (*)

3

6

+
-

8
13

14

1

+ 1

8
13

CT inputA

0 to1V

0 to 5V
Timer output 1 to 5V
0 to 10V

4

-

+ +

RTD

-

mA DC

10

CH1 input
V DC

2

-

V(＞1V)DCCH1 output

+

8

V DC

2
9

7

B

1

+ 1

+

6

■ Potentiometer input spec.

CT input

T.C

RTD

+ +

0 to 5V
CH2 output 1 to 5V0
to 10V
+

3

B

-

mA DC

+

CH1 input
V DC

CH1 output

V(＞1V)DC

4

10+

V(＞1V)DC3

2-

CH2 input

+ +

2

9

B

0 to 1V

1

+ 1

B

+

■ Timer spec.

CT input

T.C

+ +

RTD

mA DC

CH1 input
V DC

V(＞1V)DC■ 2ch controller spec.

RS-485 +

14

13

-

RS-485 +Supply voltage

14-

Supply voltage: DC current, voltage input for CH1/CH2 [For DC current input,

TC: Thermocouple input, infrared thermocouple input for CH1/CH2

connect 50Ω shunt resistor (sold separately) between input terminals]
RTD : Resistance temperature detector input for CH1/CH2
DI: Digital input！

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS■ Solderless terminal
Use a solderless terminal with an insulation sleevein which an M3 screw fits as follows. For the sockets
with finger-safe & screw fall prevention functions,the round terminals are unusable.
The torque should be 0.63N•m.

● To ensure safe and correct use, thoroughly read and understand the manual before using this instrument.
● This instrument is intended to be used for industrial machinery, machine tools and measuring equipment. Verify

correct usage after consulting purpose of use with our agency or main oﬃce.
(Never use this instrument for medical purposes with which human lives are involved.)● External protection devices such as protection equipment against excessive temperature rise, etc. must be installed,
as malfunction of this product could result in serious damage to the system or injury to personnel. Also proper
periodic maintenance is required.
● This instrument must be used under the conditions and environment described in the manual. Shinko Technos Co.,
Ltd. does not accept liability for any injury, loss of life or damage occurring due to the instrument being used underconditions not otherwise stated in this manual.

5.8mm or less

DC

5.8mm or less(*):Effective when Heating/Cooling control
output” or “1-input, 2-output” is selectedin block function.
3.2mm

3.2mm

Caution with respect toExport Trade Control Ordinance
To avoid this instrument from being used as acomponent in, or as being utilized in the
manufacture of weapons of mass destruction(i.e. military applications, military equipment,etc.), please investigate the end users andthe ﬁnal use of this instrument.
In the case of resale, ensure that this
instrument is not illegally exported.

・This catalog is as of August 2009 and its contents are subject to change without notice.
・If you have any inquiries, please consult us or our agency.

SHINKO TECHNOS CO., LTD.
OVERSEAS DIVISION

Reg. Oﬃce : 2-5-1, Senbahigashi, Minoo, osaka, 562-0035, JapanTel: 81-72-727-6100

Fax: 81-72-727-7006

URL: http://www.shinko-technos.co.jp

E-mail: overseas@shinko-technos.co.jp
89 301 WCL (E)