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Multi-channel Power Controller

G3ZA

G3ZA

Optimum Cycle Control for High-precision Control with Low Noise

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Ratings and Specifications

Load power supply
voltage range
100 to 240 VAC400 to 480 VAC
Power supply voltage100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz)
Operating voltage range85 to 264 VAC
Power consumption16 VA max.
Load power supply voltage100 to 240 VAC400 to 480 VAC
Load power supply voltage range75 to 264 VAC340 to 528 VAC
Manipulated variable input0.0% to 100.0% (via RS-485 communications)
Current transformer input (See note 1.)Single-phase AC, 0 to 50 A (primary current of CT)
Single-phase AC, 0 to 150 A (primary current of CT)
Trigger outputOne voltage output for each channel, 12 VDC ±15%, Max. load current: 21 mA
(with built-in short-circuit protection circuit)
Alarm outputNPN open collector, one output
Max. applicable voltage: 30 VDC, Max. load current: 50 mA
Residual voltage: 1.5 V max., Leakage current: 0.4 mA max.
IndicationsLED indicators
Control methodOptimum cycle control
Soft-start optimum cycle control (See note 2.)

Three-phase optimum cycle control
Ambient operating temperature-10 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient operating humidity25% to 85%
Storage temperature-25 to 65°C (with no icing or condensation)
Elevation2,000 m max.
AccessoriesInstruction Sheet

Note:
1. CT inputs are provided only on Models with heater burnout detection.
2. Use an SSR without the zero-cross function (G3PA-[]BL-VD) for soft-start optimum cycle control. (Refer to G3PA.)

Performance

Current indication
accuracy
Current Range
0 to 50 A, ±3 A
0 to 150 A, ±9 A
0 to 100%, ±6% (See note.)
(for models with heater burnout detection)
Insulation
resistance
100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between primary and secondary
Dielectric strength2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between primary and secondary
Vibration resistanceVibration frequency: 10 to 55 Hz, acceleration: 50 m/s2 in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance300 m/s2 three times each in six directions along three axes
WeightApprox. 200 g (including terminal cover)
Degree of protectionIP20
Memory protectionEEPROM (non-volatile memory) (number of writes: 100,000)
Installation
environment
Overvoltage category III, pollution degree 2 (according to IEC 60664-1)
Approved standardsUL508 (Listing), CSA22.2 No. 14
EN50178
EN61000-6-4 (EN55011: 1998, A1: 1999
Class A, Group 1)
EN61000-6-2: 2001

Note: When measured with percentage selected for the current monitor parameter and the maximum current measurable with the CT at 100%.

Communications Specifications

Transmission line connectionsMultipoint
Communications methodRS-485
Max. transmission distance500 m
No. of nodes31 (via multidrop connections)
Synchronization methodStop-start synchronization
Communications baud rate9.6, 19.2, 38.4 or 57.6 kbps,
Default: 9.6 kbps
Transmission codeASCII
Communications data length7 or 8 bits, Default: 7
Communications stop bits1 or 2 bits, Default: 2
Communications parityVertical parity: None, even, or odd, Default: Even
Flow controlNone

Current Transformer Specifications
(Optional)

ItemSpecification
Model numberE54-CT1E54-CT3G3ZA-CT150L
Max. continuous
heater current
50 A120 A
(See note.)
150 A
Detection current
with G3ZA
connected
50 A150 A
Dielectric strength1,000 VAC for 1 min2,000 VAC for 1 min
Vibration resistance98 m/s2, 50 Hz
WeightApprox. 11.5 gApprox. 50 gApprox. 130 g
AccessoriesNoneConnection
terminals (2)
Plugs (2)
None

Note: The maximum continuous current is 50 A for the G3ZA in combination with the E54-CT3.

Caution: In the interenst of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.