Programmable Controller
PCA1

Upgraded Model
Enhanced Performance and Functions

16-patterns 16-steps, A maximum of 256 programmable steps

Easy status checking using 3-color switching

Easy Setup with a USB Communication Cable (USB powered)
Drip-proof / Dust-proof IP66 (front panel only)Model(e.g.)

PCA1 R 0 0- 210
Control output :Relay contact
Power supply :100 to 240 V AC
Input: Multi-range
Option 1: Serial communication RS-485
Option 2: Transmission output (4 to 20 mA DC)
Option 3: Option 3 not needed

PCA1

Control Power Input Option 1 Option 2 Option3Output Supply (*1)
(*2)
(*2)
(*2)

Specification

PCA1RRelay contact: 1a1bS

Non-contact voltage (for SSR drive): 12 V DC±15%

A

Direct current: 4 to 20 mA DC
0100 to 240 V AC (Standard)

124 V AC/DC
Multi-range (*1)

00Option 1 not needed

1

Serial communication RS-232C

C

2

Serial communication RS-485

C53Time signal output

TS

4

Serial communication RS-232C+Time signal output

C+TS

Serial communication RS-485+Time signal output

C5+TS

50Option 2 not needed

1Transmission output (4 to 20 mA DC)

TA2Transmission output (0 to 1 V DC)

TV0
1
2
3Option 3 not needed
Heating/Cooling control output OUT2
Relay contact output (*3)
Heating/Cooling control output OUT2
Non-contact voltage output (*3)
Heating/Cooling control output OUT2
Direct current output (*3)

DRDSDA(*1) Thermocouple, RTD, Direct current or DC voltage can be selected by keypad.
(*2) Only one option can be selected from Option 1, Option 2 and Option 3 respectively.
(*3) If Heating/Cooling control (DR, DS or DA option) is ordered, Event output EV2 is not available.

■ Accessories Sold Separately
Model
Terminal cover (TC-FCD)
USB communication cable (CMB-001)

Specifications

Input

Thermocouple: K, J, R, S, B, E, T, N, PL-Ⅱ, C (W/Re5-26) External resistance: 100 Ω max.
(However, B: 40 Ω max.)
RTD: Pt100, JPt100, 3-wire type, Allowable input lead wire resistance: 10 Ω max. per wire
(However, Pt100, -100.0 to 100.0 ℃: 5 Ω max. per wire)
Direct current : 0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA DC
Input impedance: 50 Ω，Allowable input current: 100 mA max.
Direct voltage : 0 to 10 mV DC, -10 to 10 mV DC, 0 to 50 mV DC, 0 to 100 mV DC, 0 to 1 V DC
Input impedance: 1 MΩ min., Allowable input voltage: 5 V DC max.
Allowable signal source resistance: 2 kΩ max. (0 to 1 V DC), 200 Ω max.
(0 to 100 mV DC, 0 to 50 mV DC), 40 Ω max. (-10 to 10 mV DC), 20 Ω max. (0 to 10 mV DC)
0 to 5 V DC, 1 to 5 V DC, 0 to 10 V DC
Input impedance: 100 kΩ min. Allowable input voltage: 15 V DC max.
Allowable signal source resistance: 100 Ω max.

Base accuracy

Input sampling periodControl output

Event output EV1

Event output EV2

Event output EV3, EV4

Program performance

Serial communication(optional)

Time signal output(optional)
Transmission output(optional)

Heating/Cooling control output(optional)

Thermocouple: Within ±0.2% of each input span ±1 digit
However, R, S input, 0 to 200℃ (32 to 392℉): Within ±6℃ (12℉)
B input, 0 to 300℃ (32 to 572℉): Accuracy is not guaranteed.
K, J, E, T, N input, Less than 0℃ (32℉): Within ±0.4% of input span ±1 digit
RTD: Within ±0.1% of each input span ±1 digit
Direct current : Within ±0.2% of each input span ±1 digit
DC voltage: Within ±0.2% of each input span ±1 digit
125 msRelay contact 1a1b: Control capacity: 3 A 250 V AC (resistive load), 1 A 250 V AC (inductive load cosφ=0.4)
Electrical life: 100,000 cycles
Non-contact voltage (for SSR drive): 12 V DC±15%Max. 40 mA (short circuit protected)
Direct current: 4 to 20 mA DC (Resolution: 12000)
Load resistance: Max. 600 Ω
Relay contact 1aControl capacity: 3 A 250 V AC (resistive load), 1 A 250 V AC (inductive load cosφ=0.4)
Electrical life
: 100,000 cycles
Relay contact 1aControl capacity: 3 A 250 V AC (resistive load), 1 A 250 V AC (inductive load cosφ=0.4)
Electrical life
: 100,000 cycles
Relay contact 1aControl capacity: 3 A 250 V AC (resistive load), 1 A 250 V AC (inductive load cosφ=0.4)
Electrical life
: 100,000 cycles
Event output EV3 and EV4 share one common terminal.
Number of patterns : 16 (Linkable)
Number of steps: 256 (16 steps/pattern)
Number of repetitions: 0 to 9999 times (Repetitions disabled when set to 0.)
Program time range : 0 to 99 hours 59 minutes/step, or 0 to 99 minutes 59 seconds/step(Whenis set: Fixed value control is performed using step SV.)
Wait value: Thermocouple, RTD input without decimal point: ± (0 to 100)℃(℉)
Thermocouple, RTD input with decimal point:± (0.0 to 100.0)℃(℉)
DC voltage, current input: ± (0 to 1000) (The placement of the decimal point follows the selection.)(The Wait function is disabled when set to 0 or 0.0.)
Communication line
: EIA RS-232C (C option), EIA RS-485 (C5 option)
Communication method : Half-duplex communication
Synchronization method: Start-stop synchronization
Communication speed : 9600, 19200, 38400 bps (Factory default: 9600 bps)
Data bit: 7 or 8 (Factory default: 7 bits)
Parity: Even, Odd, No parity (Selectable by keypad) (Factory default: Even)
Stop bit: 1 or 2 (Selectable by keypad) (Factory default: 1)
Data format:
Communication protocol
Start bit
Data bit

Shinko protocol
17Parity

Even

Stop bit1

MODBUS ASCII
1
7 or 8Even (No parity, Odd)
Selectable
1 or 2MODBUS RTU18No parity (Even, Odd)
Selectable
1 or 2

SV digital transmission: If ‘SV digital transmission’ is selected in [Communication protocol] in Serial
communication, SV can be digitally transmitted to Shinko indicating controllers(with Serial communication C5 option).
Update cycle: 250 ms
Number of circuits: 8Open collector: Capacity: 24 V DC, Max. 50 mA
Resolution: 12000
Output: TA option : 4 to 20 mA DC (Load resistance: Max. 500 Ω)
TV option: 0 to 1 V DC(Load resistance: Min. 100 kΩ)Output accuracy: Within ±0.3% of Transmission output spanIf the D□ option is ordered, Event output EV2 will be disabled.
Relay contact 1a (DR option): Control capacity: 3 A 250 V AC (resistive load), 1 A 250 V AC (inductive load cosφ=0.4)
Electrical life: 100,000 cycles
Non-contact voltage(for SSR drive) (DS option): 12 V DC±15%Max. 40 mA (short circuit protected)
Direct current (DA option): 4 to 20 mA DC (Resolution: 12000)
Load resistance: Max. 600 Ω

Terminal Arrangement

GND
PWR
O1
O2
EV1
EV2
EV3
EV4
EVENT INPUT
RS-485/RS-232C
TCRTD
DC 1V≧DC 5V≦DC mA
TRANSMIT OUTPUTEXT OPERATION
T.SIGNAL OUTPUT

GroundingPower supply 100 to 240 V AC or 24 V AC/DC
For a 24 V AC/DC power source, ensure polarity is correct when using direct current (DC).
Control output OUT1
Control output OUT2 (DR, DS or DA option)
Event output EV1
Event output EV2
Event output EV3
Event output EV4
Event input
Serial communication RS-485 (C5 option) or RS-232C (C option)
Thermocouple input
RTD input
DC voltage input: 0 to 10 mV DC, -10 to 10 mV DC, 0 to 50 mV DC, 0 to 100 mV DC, 0 to 1 V DC
DC voltage input: 0 to 5 V DC, 1 to 5 V DC, 0 to 10 V DC
Direct current input: 0 to 20 mA DC, 4 to 20 mA DCTransmission output (TA or TV option)
External operation input: STOP, HOLD, ADV, RUN
Time signal output (TS option)

External Dimensions (Scale: mm)Screw type mounting bracket

Terminal cover(sold separately)■ Panel Cutout (Scale: mm)

130□92 0+0.8

Gasketn×96-3+0.5
0Horizontal close mounting
n:Number of units mounted+0.8□92 0(when terminal cover is used)

CautionIf horizontal close mounting is used for the controller, Drip-proof/Dust-proof
IP66 may be compromised, and all warranties will be invalidated.

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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS● 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 purpose-of-use consultation w ith 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.

Caution with respect toExport Trade Control Ordinance
To avoid this instrument from being used as acomponent in, or as being utilized in themanufacture 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 Jan. 2021 and its contents are subject to change without notice.
• Photos used in this catalog do not show unit in operating status.
• If you have any inquiries, please consult us or our agency.

SHINKO TECHNOS CO., LTD.
OVERSEAS DIVISION

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