Title: Azbil SDC36 Digital Indicating Controller - Advanced PID Process Control for Industrial Automation
Product Overview:
The Azbil SDC36C36TV0UD2400M060 is a high-performance, compact digital indicating controller engineered for precise and reliable process control in demanding industrial environments. This advanced PID controller offers exceptional accuracy, rapid response, and versatile input/output capabilities, making it an ideal solution for managing critical parameters like temperature, pressure, flow, and level. Designed for seamless integration into existing systems, the SDC36 series enhances operational efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and ensures consistent product quality across a wide range of applications. Its intuitive interface and robust construction guarantee long-term stability and ease of use, providing a powerful tool for modern industrial automation and process optimization.

Key Features & Benefits:

High-Precision PID Control: Achieves superior control accuracy with advanced PID algorithms, auto-tuning, and self-tuning functions, minimizing process deviations and ensuring stable operation.
Universal Input Capability: Supports a wide array of sensor inputs including thermocouples (K, J, T, E, R, S, B, N, W5Re/W26Re), RTDs (Pt100, JPt100), and DC voltage/current signals (0-5V, 1-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA), offering unparalleled flexibility for diverse applications.
Versatile Voltage Pulse Output: Provides a reliable 0/12V DC voltage pulse output specifically designed for driving Solid State Relays (SSRs), enabling precise and efficient power control for heating elements and other actuators.
Crystal-Clear Dual Display: Features a high-visibility 5-digit LED display for both Process Variable (PV) and Setpoint Variable (SV), ensuring easy monitoring of critical parameters even from a distance.
Robust Communication Options: Equipped with RS-485 communication (Modbus RTU protocol), facilitating seamless integration with PLCs, SCADA systems, and other network devices for centralized monitoring and control.
Multiple Alarm Functions: Includes two configurable relay alarm outputs (e.g., high/low deviation, process high/low, band alarm), enhancing process safety and allowing for immediate notification of abnormal conditions.
Fast Sampling Rate: Boasts a rapid 0.1-second sampling period, enabling quick detection of process changes and ensuring responsive control actions for dynamic systems.
Compact & Durable Design: Housed in a standard 96x96mm DIN panel mount enclosure, engineered for industrial resilience and space efficiency, ensuring long-term performance in harsh environments.
User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive front panel operation with clearly labeled buttons simplifies setup, parameter adjustments, and daily operation, reducing commissioning time and operator training.
Energy Efficiency: Optimized control algorithms contribute to reduced energy consumption by maintaining tighter process control and minimizing overshoot/undershoot.

Applications:

The Azbil SDC36 Digital Indicating Controller is widely utilized across various industrial sectors for critical process management, including:
Temperature Control: Furnaces, ovens, kilns, extruders, injection molding machines, heat treatment processes, environmental chambers, and industrial dryers.
Pressure Control: Hydraulic and pneumatic systems, vacuum chambers, and pressure vessels in chemical and pharmaceutical plants.
Flow Control: Water treatment, chemical dosing, and industrial fluid handling systems.
Level Control: Tanks, reservoirs, and reactors in food & beverage, chemical, and wastewater facilities.
Plastics & Rubber Industry: Precise temperature control for molding, extrusion, and curing processes.
Food & Beverage Processing: Pasteurization, brewing, baking, and refrigeration control.
Semiconductor Manufacturing: Temperature and gas flow control in cleanroom environments.
HVAC Systems: Climate control in large commercial and industrial buildings.
General Industrial Automation: Any application requiring accurate and reliable single-loop process control.

Technical Specifications:

Model: AZBIL SDC36C36TV0UD2400M060
Part Number (with special characters): SDC36C36TV0UD2400M060
Part Number (without special characters): SDC36C36TV0UD2400M060
Input Type: Universal Input (Thermocouple K, J, T, E, R, S, B, N, W5Re/W26Re; RTD Pt100, JPt100; DC Voltage 0-5V, 1-5V, 0-10V; DC Current 0-20mA, 4-20mA)
Output Type: Voltage Pulse Output (0/12V DC, max. 20mA for SSR drive)
Control Method: PID Control (Auto-tuning, Self-tuning), ON/OFF Control
Display: 5-digit PV (Process Variable) display, 5-digit SV (Setpoint Variable) display, LED indicators for output, alarm, and mode status
Power Supply: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: Max. 8 VA
Communication Interface: RS-485 (Modbus RTU protocol)
Alarm Outputs: 2 x Relay Outputs (Form A, 250V AC, 3A resistive load), configurable for various alarm types (e.g., high/low deviation, process high/low, band)
Sampling Period: 0.1 seconds
Control Accuracy: ±0.1% of full scale (typical)
Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Operating Humidity Range: 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions (H x W x D): 96mm x 96mm x 65mm (3.78 x 3.78 x 2.56 inches)
Mounting Type: Panel Mount
Weight: Approximately 0.45 kg (1.0 lbs)
Certifications: CE Mark, UL Listed, RoHS Compliant