This universal temperature controller can be used as a PID temperature controller, on/off temperature controller, limit temperature controller, or simply as a thermometer/pyrometer with bright LED display and alarm output. It offers great value for its price, as it is accurate, smart, and reliable. It is one of the smallest 1/32 DIN PID controllers on the market and the perfect unit for hobbyists to upgrade their brewer, incubator, espresso machine or glass kiln, and professionals in industrial use. The newly developed artificial intelligence enhanced PID algorithm and auto-tune function will control the temperature to within one degree accuracy without complicated PID parameter fine tuning. This controller contains all the primary functions of an industrial grade PID controller but is also made simple for amateur use.
The PID control mode can maintain the temperature within one degree when properly tuned. The on/off control mode is useful for controlling refrigerator, motor, or solenoid valve that does not favor frequent switching. Users can set the target temperature and hysteresis band. It will work like a mechanical thermostat with higher accuracy and tighter temperature range. Limit control mode can be used for safety protection and special applications. When connected to a contactor, it can function as a latching relay that will shut off the system if the temperature is out of control. The heater will not be turned back on until reset manually. The limit control is also useful for automatic shutdown applications when a certain temperature is reached. e.g., ceramic kiln firing, meat cooking, and distillation. All the control modes can be set for either relay output or SSR control output by user. When using the SSR output, the relay output can be used as an alarm output. A splash proof gasket is added for wet environments and outdoor applications.
Recently, we added an option for additional LED display colors. The white LED display will give the controller a more modern look than the traditional red LED.
Features:
- Compact size, 1/32 DIN that is only 24 mm x 48 mm x 75 mm (0.95" x 1.89" x 3").
- Artificial intelligence enhanced PID algorithm provides precise control
- Auto-tune function can automatically find the best PID parameters
- On/Off control mode for refrigerator, motor and solenoid valve control application
- Limit control mode for safety protection and special applications
- Supports 10 different types of commonly used temperature sensor inputs
- Displays temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius
- Output configuration can be set by user for either relay contactor or SSR control
- 6-month limited warranty. See details here.
Main Specifications
| Input sensor type |
Thermocouples*: K, E, S, R, J, T, B, WRe3-WRe25
RTDs: PT100, Cu50 |
| Input range |
K (-200 ~ +1300ºC), S (-50 ~ +1600ºC), WRe3-WRe25 (0 ~ 2300ºC ), R (-50 ~ +1600ºC), T (-200 ~ 400ºC), E (-200 ~ 900ºC), J (-200 ~ 1200ºC), B (350 ~ 1800ºC), PT100 (-99.9 ~ 600.0ºC) or PT100 (-200 ~ +600ºC), Cu50 (-50 ~ 150ºC) |
| Display |
One line digital LED, 4 digits |
| Display resolution |
1°C, 1°F, or 0.1°C, 0.1°F, with Pt100 |
| Accuracy |
±0.2% or ±1 unit of the full input range |
| Control mode |
PID, on/off, limit |
| Output mode |
Dry relay contact: 3 A at 240 VAC*. SSR: 8 VDC**, 40 mA. |
| Alarm |
Process high/low alarms |
| Power consumption |
less than 2 watt. |
| Power input |
85 ~ 260 VAC / 50~60 Hz, or 85 ~ 360 VDC |
| Dimensions |
24 mm x 48 mm x 75 mm (1" x 2" x 3") |
| Terminal screw size |
Metric thread, M3-0.5 |
Note:
* This relay output is a dry relay contact. It does not supply any voltage from the controller and you need to supply external power to this relay to drive your load. 240V rating is the max voltage you can apply to this relay output.
** Thermocouples are cold compensated to 0°C (32°F).
[PDF] SYL-1512A Instruction Manual
Note:
1. The letter "R" in the model number "SYL-1512AR" is for red LED display.
2. If you want to replace your old controller, before you change the wiring, please enter the settings of your old controller and write down its current settings (if possible). Please go to menus 0001, 0089 and 0036 and write down all the parameter values one by one referring to its manual above. Then replace the controller and put all the parameters back to the new controller. Please also take some pictures for the wiring of your old controller.
3. Starting from serial number 1904xxxx, SSR output is rated 12 VDC.
4. This PID controller is NOT the same controller used in our coffee machine kits. For the owners of Auber coffee kits, to order the replacement controllers, please contact us.
5. If you want to replace your controller in your hot tubs, please see the online document here.
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 29 April, 2006.
