4 or 8 Channel Zone Plug and Play PID Temperature Controller Box USB Data Logger Recorder
- USD460.00
Description
USB PID Temperature Controller, Recorder & Data Logger Box — 4 or 8 Channels
Please select the 4-channel or 8-channel model when purchasing this item.
Control, monitor, and record temperatures across 4 or 8 independent zones, each with its own temperature setpoint. This plug-and-play controller box includes a USB-to-RS485 converter, Windows software, and 4 or 8 K-type thermocouples rated for 0–1000°C (32–1832°F).
The thermocouples can be replaced with compatible sensors for different temperature ranges. The controllers offer selectable Celsius or Fahrenheit display units and configurable decimal points.
Computer Connection & Software
Connect the controller box to your computer using the included USB-to-RS485 converter. The software allows you to configure each channel and control, monitor, and record each zone separately. The computer connection can be extended up to 150 m.
Software features include:
Monitor and record temperatures at your preferred intervals.
View temperature graphs and export recorded data to Excel.
Change controller parameters on your computer and upload them to the controllers.
Save parameter settings for future use.
Adjust software settings to suit your reporting needs.
The software requires Windows. To use it on a Mac, you must run Windows.
Each channel has an independent PID temperature controller and setpoint. A user-friendly manual is included to guide setup and operation.
Output Capacity
The total output capacity is 20 A, with the following maximum output per channel:
| Model | Maximum Output per Channel |
|---|---|
| 4-channel | 5 A |
| 8-channel | 2.5 A |
Package Includes
4-channel or 8-channel temperature controller, recorder, and data logger box
Free Windows software
USB-to-RS485 converter for connection to a PC
Instruction manual
4 or 8 K-type thermocouples
Controller Features & Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Communication interface | USB/RS485; listed for the 4-channel model |
| Temperature measurement range | −50 to 1300°C (−58 to 2372°F), depending on the input type |
| Included thermocouple range | 0–1000°C (32–1832°F) |
| Temperature units | Selectable Celsius or Fahrenheit |
| Thermocouple inputs | K, E, J, T, and S |
| RTD inputs | Cu50 and PT100 |
| Output capacity | 20 A total; maximum 5 A per channel for the 4-channel model or 2.5 A per channel for the 8-channel model |
| Control action | Heating or cooling |
| Response time | Less than 0.5 seconds; configurable |
| Accuracy with Cu50 copper resistance or ice-point compensation | 0.2% FS ± 0.1°C |
| Accuracy with thermocouple input and internal compensation | 0.2% FS + 0.2°C |
| Temperature drift | Less than 0.01% FS/°C; typical value: 50 ppm/°C |
| Resolution | 1°C or 0.1°C; automatically switches to 1°C above 999 |
| Display | Dual-line, four-digit LED display |
| Decimal points | Configurable for all inputs |
| Control methods | ON/OFF or AI MPT control with auto-tuning and a fuzzy-logic PID algorithm |
| Automatic/manual control | Bumpless transfer between automatic and manual control from the front panel |
| Tuning | Automatic and manual tuning available |
| Software compatibility | Windows |
| Software functions | Configure and save parameters, upload settings, record temperatures, export to Excel, and generate graphs |
| Soft-start function | Limits the initial output where full output is unsuitable immediately after power-on |
| Power supply | 90–260 V AC |
| Controller Dimensions | 160 × 96 × 80 mm |
| Box Dimensions 263 x 184 x 95 mm | |





