Omron E5EC Series Temperature Controller
The Omron E5EC is a high-performance digital temperature controller designed with a large, easy-to-read display and versatile input/output options. Suitable for industrial temperature and process control, it offers 50 ms fast sampling, high-accuracy PID control, and a compact 48×96 mm DIN housing, making it ideal for modern control panels.
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Panel ComponentsKey Features
- Fast Sampling Cycle: 50 ms – High-speed and accurate control for critical applications
- Large White LCD Display (15.2 mm PV) – Outstanding visibility from long distances and wide angles
- Universal Input Support – Thermocouples, RTDs, voltage (mV), and current (mA)
- Compact Panel Depth: 60 mm – Saves space in compact or crowded control panels
- Multiple Control Modes – PID, ON/OFF, Manual, and Heating/Cooling
- Autotuning and Self-Tuning PID – Ensures stable control without manual fine-tuning
- Flexible Outputs – Relay, voltage pulse, current (4–20 mA), SSR compatible
- Multiple Alarms – Up to 3 independent alarms with selectable outputs
- Optional Communication – RS-485, Modbus, and USB setup with CX-Thermo software
- Global Approvals – CE, UL, and RoHS compliant
| Specifications | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Power supply voltage | A in model number: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz D in model number: 24 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 24 VDC | |
| Operating voltage range | 85 to 110% of rated supply voltage | |
| Power consumption | Models with option selection of 000:6.6 VA max. at 100 to 240 VAC, and 4.1 VA max. at 24 VAC or 2.3 W max. at 24 VDC All other models: 8.3 VA max. at 100 to 240 VAC, and 5.5 VA max. at 24 VAC or 3.2 W max. at 24 VDC | |
| Sensor input | Temperature input Thermocouple: K, J, T, E, L, U, N, R, S, B, C/W, or PL II Platinum resistance thermometer: Pt100 or JPt100 Infrared temperature sensor (ES1B): 10 to 70°C, 60 to 120°C, 115 to 165°C, or 140 to 260°C Analog input Current input: 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 20 mA Voltage input: 1 to 5 V, 0 to 5 V, or 0 to 10 V | |
| Input impedance | Current input: 150 Ω max., Voltage input: 1 MΩ min. (Use a 1:1 connection when connecting the ES2-HB-N/THB-N.) | |
| Control method | ON/OFF or 2-PID control (with auto-tuning) | |
| Control output | Relay output | SPST-NO, 250 VAC, 5 A (resistive load), electrical life: 100,000 operations, minimum applicable load: 5 V, 10 mA (reference value) |
| Voltage output (for driving SSR) | Output voltage: 12 VDC ± 20% (PNP), max. load current: 40 mA, with short-circuit protection circuit (The maximum load current is 21 mA for models with two control outputs.) | |
| Linear current output | 4 to 20 mA DC/0 to 20 mA DC, load: 500 Ω max., resolution: approx. 10,000 | |
| Auxiliary output | Number of outputs | E5EC: 4 E5EC-B: 2 or 4 (depends on model) |
| Output specifications | SPST-NO. relay outputs, 250 VAC, Models with 2 outputs: 3 A (resistive load), Electrical life: 100,000 operations, Minimum applicable load: 10 mA at 5 V (reference value) | |
| Event input | Number of inputs | 2, 4 or 6 (depends on model) |
| External contact input specifications | Contact input: ON: 1 kΩ max., OFF: 100 kΩ min. | |
| Non-contact input: ON: Residual voltage: 1.5 V max., OFF: Leakage current: 0.1 mA max. | ||
| Current flow: Approx. 7 mA per contact | ||
| Transfer output | Number of outputs | 1 (only on models with a transfer output) |
| Output specifications | Current output: 4 to 20 mA DC, Load: 500 Ω max., Resolution: Approx. 10,000 Linear voltage output: 1 to 5 VDC, load: 1 kΩ min., Resolution: Approx. 10,000 | |
| Remote SP input | Current input: 4 to 20 mA DC or 0 to 20 mA DC (input impedance: 150 Ω max.) Voltage input: 1 to 5 V, 0 to 5 V, or 0 to 10 V (input impedance: 1 MΩ min.) | |
| Potentiometer input * | 100 Ω to 10 kΩ | |
| Setting method | Digital setting using front panel keys | |
| Indication method | 11-segment digital display and individual indicators Character height: PV: 18.0 mm, SV: 11.0 mm, MV: 7.8 mm Three displays Contents: PV/SV/MV, PV/SV/Multi-SP, or PV/SV/Remaining soak time, etc Numbers of digits: 4 digits each for PM, SV, and MV displays | |
| Multi SP | Up to eight set points (SP0 to SP7) can be saved and selected using the event inputs, key operations, or serial communications. | |
| Bank switching | None | |
| Other functions | Manual output, heating/cooling control, loop burnout alarm, SP ramp, other alarm functions, heater burnout (HB) alarm (including SSR failure (HS) alarm), 40% AT, 100% AT, MV limiter, input digital filter, self tuning, robust tuning, PV input shift, run/stop, protection functions, extraction of square root, MV change rate limit, logic operations, temperature status display, simple programming, moving average of input value, and display brightness setting | |
| Ambient operating temperature | -10 to 55°C (with no condensation or icing), For 3-year warranty: -10 to 50°C with standard mounting (with no condensation or icing) | |
| Ambient operating humidity | 25 to 85% | |
| Storage temperature | -25 to 65°C (with no condensation or icing) | |
| Altitude | 2,000 m max. | |
| Recommended fuse | T2A, 250 VAC, time-lag, low-breaking capacity | |
| Installation environment | Overvoltage category II, Pollution Degree 2 (EN/IEC/UL 61010-1) | |
| Specifications | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Indication accuracy (at the ambient temperature of 23°C) | Thermocouple: (±0.3% of indication value or ±1°C, whichever is greater) ±1 digit max. *1 Thermometer: (±0.2% of indication value or ±0.8°C, whichever is greater) ±1 digit Analog input: ±0.2% FS ±1 digit max. CT input: ±5% FS ±1 digit max. Potentiometer input: ±5% FS ±1 digit max. | |
| Transfer output accuracy | ± 0.3% FS max. | |
| Remote SP Input Type | ± 0.2% FS ± 1 digit max. | |
| Influence of temperature *2 | Thermocouple input (R, S, B, C/W, PL II): (±1% of indication value or ±10°C, whichever is greater) ±1 digit max. Other thermocouple input: (±1% of indication value or ±4°C, whichever is greater) ±1 digit max. *3 Thermometer: (±1% of indication value or ±2°C, whichever is greater) ±1 digit max. Analog input: ±1%FS ±1 digit max. CT input: ±5% FS ±1 digit max. Remote SP input: ±1% FS ±1 digit max. | |
| Influence of voltage *2 | ||
| Influence of EMS. (at EN 61326-1) | ||
| Input sampling period | 50ms | |
| Hysteresis | Temperature input: 0.1 to 999.9°C or °F Analog input: 0.01% to 99.99% FS | |
| Proportional band (P) | Temperature input: 0.1 to 999.9°C or °F Analog input: 0.1 to 999.9% FS | |
| Integral time (I) | Standard/Heating/Cooling/Position-proportional: 0 to 9999 s or 0.0 to 999.9 s Position-proportional (Floating): 1 to 9999 s or 0.1 to 999.9 s *4 | |
| Derivative time (D) | 0 to 9999 s or 0.0 to 999.9 s *4 | |
| Proportional band (P) for cooling | Temperature input: 0.1 to 999.9°C or °F Analog input: 0.1 to 999.9% FS | |
| Integral time (I) for cooling | 0 to 9999 s or 0.0 to 999.9 s *4 | |
| Derivative time (D) for cooling | 0 to 9999 s or 0.0 to 999.9 s *4 | |
| Control period | 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1 to 99 s | |
| Manual reset value | 0.0 to 100.0% | |
| Alarm setting range | -1999 to 9999 | |
| Influence of signal source resistance | Thermocouple: 0.1°C/Ω max. (100 Ω max.) Thermometer: 0.1°C/Ω max. (10 Ω max.) | |
| Insulation resistance | 20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) | |
| Dielectric strength | 3,000 VAC for 1 min between terminals of different charge | |
| Vibration | Malfunction | 10 to 55 Hz, 20 m/s² for 10 min each in X, Y, and Z |
| Resistance | 10 to 55 Hz, 20 m/s² for 2 hrs each in X, Y, and Z | |
| Shock | Malfunction | 100 m/s², 3 times each in X, Y, and Z |
| Resistance | 300 m/s², 3 times each in X, Y, and Z | |
| Weight | Controller: 210 g, Mounting Adapter: 4 g × 2 | |
| Degree of protection | Front: IP66, Rear: IP20, Terminals: IP00 | |
| Memory protection | Non-volatile memory (1,000,000 writes) | |
| Setup Tool | E5EC: CX-Thermo v4.5+ | E5EC-B: CX-Thermo v4.65+ *9 | |
| Setup Tool port | Top panel: Use E58-CIFQ2 USB cable Front panel: Use E58-CIFQ2 + E58-CIFQ2-E cable *5 | |
| Standards | Approved standards | cULus, KC Mark (some models), Lloyd’s *6 *7 |
| Conformed standards | EN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1), RCM | |
| EMC |
EMI: EN 61326-1 *8 Radiated: EN 55011 Group 1, Class A Noise: EN 55011 Group 1, Class A EMS: EN 61326-1 *8 ESD: EN 61000-4-2 EM Field: EN 61000-4-3 Burst: EN 61000-4-4 Conducted: EN 61000-4-6 Surge: EN 61000-4-5 Voltage Dip/Interrupt: EN 61000-4-11 |
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Standard model without operation indicator (E5EC-800 48 × 96 mm)
| Control output 1 | Control output 2 |
Auxiliary output |
Commu- nications |
Heater burnout |
Event inputs |
Power supply voltage |
Model |
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| Relay output | - | Two | - | - | - | 100 to 240 VAC |
E5EC-RX2ASM-800 |
| Voltage output | - | E5EC-QX2ASM-800 | |||||
| Linear current output | - | E5EC-CX2ASM-800 | |||||
| Relay output | Relay output | E5EC-RR2ASM-800 | |||||
| Voltage output | Relay output | E5EC-QR2ASM-800 | |||||
| Linear current output | Relay output | E5EC-CR2ASM-800 | |||||
| Relay output | - | 24 VAC/ VDC |
E5EC-RX2DSM-800 | ||||
| Voltage output | - | E5EC-QX2DSM-800 | |||||
| Linear current output | - | E5EC-CX2DSM-800 | |||||
| Relay output | Relay output | E5EC-RR2DSM-800 | |||||
| Voltage output | Relay output | E5EC-QR2DSM-800 | |||||
| Linear current output | Relay output | E5EC-CR2DSM-800 | |||||
| Relay output | Relay output | RS-485 | One | Two | 100 to 240 VAC |
E5EC-RR2ASM-808 | |
| Voltage output | Relay output | E5EC-QR2ASM-808 | |||||
| Relay output | Relay output | 24 VAC/ VDC |
E5EC-RR2DSM-808 | ||||
| Voltage output | Relay output | E5EC-QR2DSM-808 | |||||
| Relay output | Relay output | - | Four | 100 to 240 VAC |
E5EC-RR2ASM-810 | ||
| Voltage output | Relay output | E5EC-QR2ASM-810 | |||||
| Relay output | Relay output | 24 VAC/ VDC |
E5EC-RR2DSM-810 | ||||
| Voltage output | Relay output | E5EC-QR2DSM-810 | |||||
| Linear current output | Relay output | RS-485 | - | Two | 100 to 240 VAC |
E5EC-CR2ASM-804 | |
| Linear current output | Relay output | 24 VAC/ VDC |
E5EC-CR2DSM-804 | ||||
| Relay output (Open) * | Relay output (Close) * |
- | - | - | - | 100 to 240 VAC |
E5EC-PR0ASM-800 |
| Relay output (Open) * | Relay output (Close) * |
Two | E5EC-PR2ASM-800 | ||||
| Relay output (Open) * | Relay output (Close) * |
RS-485 | Two | E5EC-PR2ASM-804 |
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Catalog Name
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Catalog Number[size]
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Last Update
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| E5C, E5C-T Data Sheet | H177-E1-16 [40802KB] |
Dec 01, 2023 |
| E5C Brochure | H220-E1-04 [4605KB] |
Oct 02, 2023 |
| Value Design for Panel Catalog | Y235-E1-07 [5229KB] |
May 19, 2025 |
Applications
- Industrial ovens and heaters
- Packaging machines
- Refrigeration and HVAC control
- Food processing machinery
- Environmental chambers
- Plastic injection molding machines
Why Choose
- Ideal for users requiring enhanced display readability
- Fast and precise control in complex applications
- Easy configuration with user-friendly interface or software
- Space-saving design for tight control panels
- Suitable for both temperature and process variable control
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