Configurable Multi-input,

Multi-output or
Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l.
via Indipendenza 56,
Multi-set point Controller
27029 - Vigevano (PV)
Tel.: +39 0381 69871, XS Series
Fax: +39 0381 698730

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MIU.XS-6/96.10/E
COD J30-154-1AXS ING

Ascon Tecnologic Srl

www.ascontecnologic.com
 GENERAL INDEX

1 DENTIFICATION OF MODEL ..................... .................. page 1

2 FUNCTION OF KEYS AND DISPLAYS..... .......... ......... page 3

3 DIMENSIONS, INSTALLATION ..................... .............. page 6

4 ELECTRICAL WIRING..... ..................... ........................ page 7

5 Y2 - Y3 AUXILIARY OUTPUTS ................... .................. page 13

6 PASSWORDS .................................. ............................. page 15

7 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE (see enclosed leaflet)

CONFIGURATION
PARAMETERS

8 OPERATING DIRECTIONS (see enclosed leaflet)

SET POINT
AUTO/MAN
LOC/REM
AUTO-TUNE

9 MODIFYING THE OPERATING STATE ........................ page 16

12 TECHNICAL DATA .................................... .................... page 17

SERIAL COMMUNICATION
(see DIRECTIONS FOR USE “serial communication
supplement” MIU.XS-CS/E supplied separately)

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 1 • IDENTIFICATION OF MODEL

Thank you for choosing an ASCON controller

The instruments of the XS series belong to the last generation of

microprocessor based controller, are universal, very powerful but
simple to use.
They are fitted with AUTO-TUNE and EXPERT-TUNE, an auxiliary for
system start-up, and serial communication for introduction into a
distributed control network.
They are complete because all possible variables are always present.
Configuration of the instrument permits determination of the operating
mode according to the application required.

1.1 Identification of model

Model code Configuration code Beginning and end

of scale
XS - A B C D

Power supply A
100 …240 V 50/60 Hz 3
16 …28 V 50/60 Hz and 20…30 Vdc 5 275.8
Serial communications B 275.8
None 0 4 50
20mA C.L. Std Ascon protocol 1
20mA C.L. Modbus/Jbus protocol 2
OPTIONS

Retransmission output Y4 C
None 0
Fitted (4...20 mA or 0...10 Vdc) 1
Set point D
Standard
(up to 4 mem. or Loc./Rem.) 0
Time-programmable 1
(11 segments)

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 1 • IDENTIFICATION OF MODEL

1.2 Configuration code

Configuration code Beginning and end of

scale
E F G H I L M N O P

Model code

Input X E
275.8
275.8
1st part

F 4 50
Main output Y1 G
H
OPZIONI

Auxiliary output Y2 I
part

Auxiliary output Y3 L
2nd

Retransmission output Y4 M
Set point W N

Beginning and end of scale O

(for configurable scales only) P

The controller is normally configured in the factory.

If this appears on starting

9.999
! the controller IS NOT CONFIGURED 9999
C0
In order to configure the controller, follow the
configuration procedure reported in the enclosed leaflet

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 2 • FUNCTION OF KEYS AND DISPLAYS

Auto-tune in course 12 1 Measurement X

275.8
Waiting - programme in course 15
Active Remote Set 11
2 Set point W

275.8
Active serial communication 13 10 Manual operation
Mem. programme in execution 14 3 Main output % Y1
5

4 50
Auxiliary N° 4 7 Main output Y1 “ON”
6 7a Main output Y1 (heat)
Auxiliary output Y3 “ON” 9 7b Main output Y1F (cool)
Auxiliary output Y2 “ON” 8 16 Set point
18 Increment digit
Functions (menu) 19
17 Select digit
Face seal IP54
20 Confirm data
Withdrawal screw 21 Automatic / Manual

Front cover

NUMERIC INDICATORS X, W, Y, N°
1 - Measure X The value of measure X is expressed in engineering
units.
8888
____
(green)
If above end of scale
If below beginning of scale 8888
----
10
275.8 - In programmation: displays parameter values
- In configuration: displays the values of the 1st part
of the configuration code (see enclosed leaflet)

2 - Set point W Displays the operating Set point value

(green) (Local or Remote)
- In programmation: displays the parameter codes
7.5
275.8 - In configuration: displays the index values of the 2nd part
of the configuration code (see enclosed leaflet)

3 - Output Y1(green) Displays the value of main output Y1 from 0...100%

(from - 100 to 100% for Y1 with dual action)
7.5
50 - In configuration: Displays the mnemonic code Co
4 - Auxiliary N° Normally off, lights up to display
(green) a - the selected N° of 1 of the 4 stored Set points , in

4
which case led 5 "W" lights up too
7.5 b - the N° of the segment in execution (option with
a
4 b4 programmable set, see chapter 11) in this case,
led 6 "SG" lights up too

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 2 • FUNCTION OF KEYS AND DISPLAYS

LEDS FOR OUTPUT STATE

7 - Output Y1 (red) Lit with output Y1 “ON”
De-activated with continuous or dual action
1 discontinuous output
7a - Output Y1 (heat) Lit with output
Only for HEAT/COOL
Y1 (heat) “ON”
dual action
7b - Output Y1F (cool) Lit with output discontinuous
Y1F (cool) “ON” control

8 - Output Y2 (red) Lit with output Y2 “ON”

2

9 - Output Y3 (red) Lit with output Y3 “ON”

3

LEDS FOR OPERATING STATE

10 - Manual (green) Lit in Manual operation
MAN

11 - Remote (green) Lit when the Remote Set point is operating

(if off, the operating Set point is the Local one)
REM

12 - Auto-Tune (green) Lit when Auto-Tune or Expert-Tune is AT in

AT course
13 - Serial comm. (green) Permanently lit when the serial communication
is enabled to write.
SCI Flashes with signal in transit

14 - In execution (green) When lit indicates that

the stored programme
RUN is in course Only for Set
programmable
15 - Waiting (green) When lit indicates the option
temporary suspension
HLD of the programme in
course

Loop -
275.8 With output Y3 active and configured as
275.8 Loop Break Alarm, the front displays X and
Break - 4 50 W are flashing (see p. 14)
Alarm

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 2 • FUNCTION OF KEYS AND DISPLAYS

KEYS
16 - Set Point Standard configuration:
(1 Local + 4 storable used for:
• modifying the Set point
• recalling the 4 memorized Set points
(see enclosed leaflet)
Remote Set configuration:
(1 Local + 1 Remote) used for:
• passing from Local to Remote Set point
and viceversa (see enclosed leaflet)
Programmed Set configuration:
(see chapter 11)
• to recall the Local operating Set point
• to start, stop, start again the
execution of the memorized programme

17 - Digit selection Selects the digit to be modified

(see enclosed leaflet)
In Manual operation, decrements the Keys for
value of main output Y1 modifying
numeric
18 - Increment digit Increments the value of the flashing values of
digit, from 0.9 any data
In manual operation increments the
value of main output Y1
19 - Functions Permits access to menu of functions
to be programmed Keys for data
programming
and
20 - Enter Enter or Scroll of values and modes processing
of operation

21 - Auto/Man Passage from Automatic to Manual operation and

viceversa

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 3 • DIMENSIONS - INSTALLATION

3.1 - Overall dimensions (in compliance with DIN 43700)

48 14 150 60 min.
65 min.
with
protection
IP65

96
W - +

F A/M
110 min.
150 min.
with
protection
Ring with hook IP65
Front cover
projection and locking screw +0.8
92

Advised +0.6
45
thickness 1 ÷ 16
Wiring protection plate Panel apertures

3.2 - Panel installation

A • Panel fitting B • Fixing with ring
IInstall away from: Knurl for hook
• heat sources hold
• corrosive gases
• dusty environments

Holding
hooks

AMBIENT
Temperature: 0 ÷ 50°C Locking
! Humidity : 30 ... 85uR%
Seal ring fitting screws

C • Screw locking D • Plate for engineering units

275.8 if different from

°C, remove and

275.8 apply plate with

requested unit.
4 50
°F Pa
% kPa
HR% MPa
mV l/m
V m3/h
mA Nm3/h
A CO%
kW O2%
psi m

! Do NOT force
cross-screwdriver labels supplied
Bar rh

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 4 • ELECTRICAL WIRING

A • Terminal board B • Freeing the terminals

28 screw terminals M3.5 1
Lift the plate to free
Plate pin the pin

Wiring
protection plate

2
Rotate
downwards

Plate screw
Cold joint
compensation 3 gilded
thermometer terminals for
input signals

C • Effecting the connections D • Protecting the terminal board

With eyelet Cable wires
terminals section N°

2
6.9 max.

With fork
terminals 1
Rotate
1 7
upwards
0.25 ÷ 2.5
6.9 max. AWG
22 ÷ 14
2
Depress the plate to
engage the pin
With tinned wire

2
6÷7

Preferential

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 4 • ELECTRICAL WIRING

Although this controller is designed to resist the heaviest disturbances

present in industrial environments (level IV of standard (IEC 801-4), it is
advised to keep to the following precautions:

Precautions Advised conductor course

! Power supply and output channels
Single out supply line from
power line D E D E

Keep away from teleruptors,

electromagnetic contactors and
powerful motors

Keep away from power groups,

in particular if with phase control

Serial communication A

Analogic inputs B
Logic inputs and analogic A B C E A B C E
signals C
Channel for low level signal conductors
Input D

Outputs E

Wiring diagram

1 COM 11 Single power supply

8 TX 21 100...240 Vac - 50/60 Hz 1
Serial 2 IL1 12
communication 4 22
(optional) Logic
3 inputs IL2 13
RX 23 Y3
4 IL3 14 Auxiliary
24 Y2 outputs 6
3
Remote set input 5 15
+ 24 Vdc (2)
25 (-)
X 4…20 mA
6 16
26 Y1 A Relay
i (+)
17
wire A
7 27 Y1F A Relay 5
transmitter 2nd channel (cool)
7 (-)
18 Main
output
B Retransmission
28
Input
measurement 9 output Y4 19 Continuous mA, V
X
B
(option) 29 Y1 Logic 0/18 Vdc
2 mA J, L, 10 20
Volt K, S… Pt100
(1)

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 4 • ELECTRICAL WIRING

Schema
1 • Singledipower
collegamento
supply
"Switching" type
11 • Standard: 100 to 240 Vac - 15% + 10%
Single power supply • for low tension: 24 Vac -15% + 10%
12 24 Vdc ±15%
Absorbed power 4VA

2 • "X" measurement input

A - For thermocouples J-L-K-S-R
• Respect polarities

7 • For eventual extensions, use a

compensated cable suitable for the type
of thermocouple used
9
• The eventual screen is well earthed
Line: max. 150 Ω at only one end

B - For RTD Pt100

• For 3-wire connection, use cables of same
A section (min. 1 sq.mm)
7
• For 2-wire connection, use cables of
B
adequate section (min. 1.5 sq.mm.)
9
B
Note:
10 with a 15 m. probe-controller distance and
a 1.5 sq.mm. section cable, the error is
for 3-wire connection only about 1°C.
Line: max. 20 Ω per wire
C • Continuous, mA, Volt For 2-wire transmitter For 3 or 4-wire transmitter
+24 Vdc +24 Vdc
Auxiliary +24 4…20 mA
supply for
6 Vdc
6 6
X
transmitter
i

7 7 7
X
Input mA, Volt Rj Transmitter Rj Rj
i

9 9 9
Rj = 30 Ω per mA Transmitter
Rj = 10 KΩ per Volt com.

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 4 • ELECTRICAL WIRING

Schema
3 • Remote
di collegamento
Set point input
Rj = 30 Ω per mA
Ri = 330 KΩ per V
In current 4..20 mA
In voltage 0..10 Vdc
5
Remote Set point mA, Volt Rj NOT galvanically
25 ! isolated

4 • Logic inputs
External contacts COM
21 An impulsive (2 sec. at least) closing
H C1 of contacts C1, C2, C3, permits the
IL1
22 passage from AUTO/MAN, from
H C2 Local/Remote Set point, recalling the
IL2
23 4 memorized Set points and
H C3
IL3 launching of the programmed Set
24 point. (see p. 16)

5 • Main output Y1

16 Universal and galvanically isolated.

Y1 A Relay
2 relays are simultaneously present
17 A Relay
Y1F for discontinuous output with single or
2nd channel (cool)
18 dual action (HEAT:COOL) and the
signal for standard continuous output
19 Continuous 4..20mA 4..20mA (or 0..10Vdc) which can also
Y1
(0..10Vdc) be Logic output 0/18Vdc).
20
Logic output 0/18Vdc

A • Single with Relay

NA contact, capacity 5A/250Vac for
Load
resistive loads (transition 2 x 10
16
Y1 V~ (coeff.5) min. at 5A/250Vac)
17

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 4 • ELECTRICAL WIRING

5 • Main output Y1 (continued)

B • single in current
Load
Continuous output 4..20mA
19 galvanically isolated
450 Ω
Y1 max.
20

C • single in voltage !
Load Continuous
Position the switch set
19 output 0..10Vdc inside the controller too
500 Ω
Y1 galvanically
min.
20 isolated
2 3
1

D • single logic
Load Output 0/18Vdc 1 Continuous output
19 (20mA max.) 4...20mA Standard
Y1 V~ galvanically 2 Continuous output
isolated 0...10Vdc
20 3 Logic output
Relay or static contactor 0...18Vdc

E • Dual action relay For controllers with dual action output Y1 (example:
NA Heat-Cool), an extra output Y1F with Relay is available
17 for the cooling action. If a continuous output is desired
Y1F V~ for cooling, use the retransmission output Y4 (option)
configured for retransmission of the signal: Y1F (cool).
18 Possible combinations for Y1 dual are:
Load
resistive loads 5A \ 250 Vac Terminals 16 - 17 19 - 20 16-17 19 - 20
Y1 ▲ (Heat) R R L L C C R C L
F • Continuous dual action Y1 ▼ (Cool) R L* R L* L* R C C C
Terminals 17 - 18 28 - 29
where: R = Relay L = Logic C = continuous (mA or Volt)
Load *version on request
28 For Y1 cool, R is the extra relay of Y1, while C is the
retransmission output Y4 configured to retransmit Y1
500 Ω Y4 cool: 4...20mA or 0...10 Volt.
min. 29 Output feature of dual action controllers
Cool - 100% Heat 100%
Retransmission output Y1F (option)
Y1F limit Dead Y1C limit
galvanically isolated (0…-100%) (0…100%)
zone
4...20mA, 10Vdc max. or
0...10Vdc, 20mA max. Y1F = output
cool
See retransmission Cool Heat Y1C = output
! output Y4 -100% 0 0 100%
heat

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 4 • ELECTRICAL WIRING

6 • Auxiliary outputs Y2 (see p. 13)

Load
13 NA contacts, capacity 5A/250Vac for
Y3 V~ resistive loads (transitions 2x10 (coeff.5)
14 min. at 5A/250Vac)
Y2
15
Load

7 • Retransmission output Y4 (option)

Galvanically isolated 4..20mA, 10Vdc max. or
Load
0..10Vdc, 20mA max.
28
500 Ω Y4
min. Passing from 4..20mA (standard)
29 ! to 0..10Vdc, by moving a
JUMPER inside the controller
Retransmission
output Y1F
(option)

Retransmission:
of measurement X
of Set point W A 4…20 mA V 0…10 Vdc
of output Y1F (Cool) ;
If the retransmission signal must be changed (4…20 mA
0…10 V or viceversa) it is necessary to perform a new
calibration to return to the declared tolerance (±0.1%).
Standard calibration is for mA, to receive an instrument
with the desired Voltage calibration, specify the proper
mConfiguration Code in the order module

8 • Serial communication (option)

Interface 20mA C.L. passive and

1 galvanically isolated
Transmission TX
2
Consult Directions for use
Zener
3 "SERIAL COMMUNICATION
Reception 2,7 V RX SUPPLEMENT" MIU-CS/E
4 supplied separately.

Note
Zener 2,7 V Only for 20mA C.L.

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 5 • Y2 - Y3 AUXILIARY OUTPUTS

Deviation
On Active high Set point W (1)
W1 Off (above) -300...+300 steps
compared to W1
Active low
H (under)
∆W

-300 steps +300 steps

Band
On Active out Set point I WI (1)
W1 Off (above) -0...300 steps
compared to W1
Active in
H H (under)
I∆WI I∆WI

-300 steps +300 steps

Independent
On Active high Set point (1):
W1 Off (above) from beginning
On to end of scale
Off Active low
H (under)
W

Beginning of scale End of scale

(1) - The Set point of Y2 and Y3 is not limited by the limits of the main
Set point W1, but only by the scale span.
Deviation with startup inhibition

inhibition
∆W
W1

On
Off
Active high Set point W (1)
Startup (above) -300...+300 steps
compared to W1
W1
Active low
∆W
inhibition (under)
On
Off
Startup

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 5 • Y2 - Y3 AUXILIARY OUTPUTS

“Loop-Break-Alarm” LBA (control loop defect/interruption)

Any interruption in the connections

or any anomaly in the operation of 275.8
one of the control loop components,
will cause the output Y3 to be 275.8
energized after a few minutes and 4 50 Y1
front display X and W will be
flashing.
The alarm state will stop when the
anomaly causing it stops or

depressing any key for silencing it.

mA
°C

With ON - OFF action "LBA"

! feature is not available

Time-programmable intervention

Only available with the Programmable Set point option.

The ON or OFF state of the auxiliary outputs Y2 and/or Y3 can be
selected for every segment of the programme.
(See chapter 11)

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 6 • PASSWORD

In order to prevent tampering or inadvertent alterations of the configuration

or of some important parameters at the programming stage, 2 passwords
have to be entered.

6.1 Password of access to configuration 3333

WpAss
Enter password of access to configuration
(see enclosed leaflet)) 3333

NO
Return to normal
OK function
YES
Introduction into configuration

6.2 Password of access to the 5th parameter group 1111

Enter password of access to the 5th group

1111
WpAss (see enclosed leaflet)

NO
Return to normal
OK function
YES
Introduction into the 5th group

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 9 • MODIFYING THE OPERATING STATE

Modifications may be carried out through:

commands from keyboard external contacts on logic inputs

External contacts COM

275.8 21
275.8 H C1
IL1
22
4 50 H C2
IL2
23
H C3
IL3
24

commands via serial

see separate manual
275.8
275.8
20mA C.L.
4 50
RS232

Interface

With external contacts on logic inputs IL1, IL2, IL3

Impulsives closing for at least 2 sec., of contacts C1, C2, C3, permits modification of
state or of Set point.
IL1 IL2 IL3 Type of modification

Version with standard Version with standard Version with

Set point (note1) Set point programmable Set point
C1 C2 C3 1 Local + 4 Memorized 1 Local + 1 Remote (option)

No action
ON Passage from REMOTE to LOCAL
ON Passage from AUTOMATIC to MANUAL
ON ON Passage from MANUAL to AUTOMATIC
passage
ON Local Sp. to Remote Sp.
Local Sp. = Memorized Sp. 1 Programme startup RUN
Local Sp. = Memorized Sp. 2 __ Passage to successive
ON ON
segment (NEXT)
Local Sp. = Memorized Sp. 3 __ Temporary stop
ON ON of programme HLD
Local Sp. = Memorized Sp. 4 __ Restart after stop of
ON ON ON
programme
Note 1: Is possible to fix the selected Set point holding closed the relative contacts.
While they are closed is possible to make changment from Auto/Man or Man/Auto but
it is not possible to change Set point

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 12 • TECHNICAL DATA

0.2% ± 1 digit (for input with RTD Pt100 and thermocouples)

Accuracy
(a25°C amb.)
0.1% ± 1 digit (for input in current and voltage)

RTD Pt100 Pt100Ω @ 0°C, (IEC 751)

Input "X"
Thermocouples J-K-S-R (IEC 584), L (DIN 43710) With
(configurable)
configurable
Continuous current 4..20mA, 0..20mA, Ri 30Ω scale field

Continuous voltage 0..1Vdc, 0..10Vdc, Ri 10KΩ

Auxiliary 3 of logic type (control of operating and Set point states)
inputs
1 Local + 4 storable
Set point
Distinct ascent and descent
(standard 0.1...120.0% scale/min. or step gradient
gradient slope
version)
Higher and lower limit from beginning to end of scale

from 3 to 11 segments (1 initial and 1 final)

programmable
from 0.1 to 540 min. (about 9 h.)
Set point Segment duration
0...9999 min (on request)
(option)
Number of repetitions 1..9999

In current 4..20mA, Ri30Ω Not isolated

Local/Remote
accuracy:
Set point
In voltage 0..10Vdc, Ri 330kΩ 0.1% at 25°C.

Control Algorithm PID, PI, PD, P or On - Off

mode
Proportional band (P) 0,5..999.9%

Integral action time (I) 0.1..100min., excludable

Derivative action time (D) 0.01..10min., excludable

Cycle time 1..200 sec. (for discontinuous control)

Hysteresis 0.1..10% (for on-off control)

Feed-Forward action 0..500% excludable scale span

Approach High and Low 0.01..twice the proportional band

Dead zone ±0.0…5% for dual action (heat-cool) control

Auto - Tune For automatic parameter adjustment (One shot)

Expert - Tune For continuous optimization of the parameters during normal operation.

Auto/Man With bumpless action, AUTO/MAN transfer via keyboard, logic input and serial
Station communication.

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 12 • TECHNICAL DATA

Single or dual, with direct or reverse action

Relay with dual action 2 contacts NA, 5A/250Vac, 2x10 coeff.5
transitions
Main output Discontinuous
Y1 Logic 0.18 Vdc, 20mA max. (for static relays)
(configurable) galvanically
Current 4..20mA(450Ω max.,10 Volts max.)
isolated
Continuous
Voltage 0..10Vdc(450Ω min. 20 mA max.)

Maximum output 10..100% (1st channel ) -10..-100% (2nd channel )

Relay 2 contacts NA, 5A/250Vac, 2x10(coeff.5) transitions

Action mode active high (above the set point)

active low (below the set point)
Hysteresis 0,1..10%
Auxiliary
deviation ± 300 steps (with or without
outputs inhibited startup)
Y2 - Y3
Type of Set point band 0..300 steps
(configurable)
independent from beginning to end of scale
Loop-Break-Alarm
(signal of control loop defect)
Special functions time-programmable
(only for Set programmable option)
Retransmission Current 4..20mA(450Ω max.,10Vdc max.) galvanically
output Y4
Voltage 0..10Vdc(500Ω min.,20mA max.) isolated
(option)
Serial
Interface 20mA C.L. passive and galvanically isolated
commnication
For other data, see manual MIU,XS-CS/E
(option)
On three levels for: modification, indication only,
Access to parameters
no access
Protections Immunity to disturbances level IV, standard IEC 801-4
All significant data are stored in a non-volatile memory

Standard model 100..240V, 48..63Hz, -15% + 10% 250 Vac max

Single
power Low voltage model 24V, 48..63Hz, -15% + 10% or 24Vdc ± 15%
supply
Absorbed power about 4VA
Auxiliary 24Vdc ± 10%, 20mA max. for 2-wire or 3 or 4-wire transmitter
power supply
Isolation group C according to VDE 0110

Climatic group KWF according to DIN 40040

Ambient temperature 0...50°C., humidity 35...85uR%

General Front:IP54 standard (IP65 with Kit AXIP65- 1)
features Protection
Cover: IP30, terminal board IP20
Material Self-extinguishing UL94V1
Weight about 480 g.
Dimensions 48 x 96, depth 150mm, according to DIN 43700

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 WARRANTY

The equipment is guaranteed free from

manufacturing defects for 1 year after
installation, for a maximum of 18 months after
delivery.
Faults caused by use other than that described
in these operating instructions are excluded
from the warranty

Ascon Tecnologic S.r.l.

via Indipendenza 56,
27029 - Vigevano (PV)
Tel.: +39 0381 69871,
Fax: +39 0381 698730