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TC4000 Digital High Capacity
Outdoor Temperature Controller
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1: Mounting the Controller: Hole Pattern
MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER:
The following procedure should be used when installing the TC4000 temperature controller.
1. Choose an appropriate location considering the following:
a. Mounting location must provide strong, stable support.
b. Proximity to a suitable power supply.
c. Proximity to a means of disconnecting or switching equipment.
d. Proximity to heater load, in terms of sensors and monitoring. Thermocouples longer than 30m
are not recommended.
e. The mounted location must provide easy access for the operator.
f. Appropriate clearances
Example: clearance to open enclosure door at least 90°, clearance to allow easy connection of
power cords and sensors
g. Ambient operating temperature does not go beyond the range of:
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
h. Humidity conditions within 20 - 85%, non-condensing temperatures
2. Mount the controller securely in the chosen location. All four mounting points must be used.
a. To mount from front (with the attached mounting brackets), simply hold the controller up to the
mounting area, orient the mounting brackets as desired, and mark the new hole locations.
Additional mounting hardware, suitable for the weight of the controller, may be required and is
not included.
3. Supply power (inlet voltage) to be hardwired into controller.
4. As supplied, TC4000 controllers are NEMA 4X. To maintain this, all external connections must be installed
with appropriate IP rated, liquid-tight fittings.
5. Ensure any heating elements connected to the controller are rated for the same voltage supplied to
controller.
6. For protective grounding, connect suitably sized ground conductor at location marked in panel.
Enclosure Openings
For maximum flexibility, TC4000 controllers are sold with no openings already made in the enclosure. Holes for conduit
and fittings may be made using a standard hole saw. Take care to avoid damaging components when making holes. Be
sure to clear debris completely.
Fire and shock hazard. This product is an
electrical device that must be installed correct-
ly to ensure proper operation and to prevent
shock or fire. Read these important warnings
and carefully follow all the installation instruc-
tions. Keep these instructions for future refer-
ence.
The customer is responsible for providing
suitable branch circuit protection for each
zone, as well as providing a suitable dis-
connect for each zone.
WARNING
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TC4000 Digital High Capacity
Outdoor Temperature Controller
Power Input/Output Connection
The TC4000 is compatible with single- or 3-phase connections, and there are 2 voltage
ranges offered: 100-240 VAC and 480 VAC, clearly labeled on the controller. Do not
exceed the voltages listed on the controller!
Mains power must supply a Safety Ground connection to the controller.
Connect Mains power to the screw type terminal block.
Single-phase power is supported by supplying mains power to N/L2 (DB1-1) and L1 (DB1-
2).
3-phase Y or Delta is supported by supplying power to L1 (DB1-1), L2 (DB1-2), L3 (DB1-3)
and N (DB1-4). This controller does not convert a Y feed into a Delta, or vice-versa.
Input Power is supplied through the modular terminal blocks. These are clearly labeled
DB1-1, DB1-2, DB1-3, DB1-4 inside the controller, and the blocks are individually marked
L1, L2, L3, N, Gnd as well. An allen wrench is required to insert connectors into the
distribution block, and to disconnect. See Figure 2, above.
Heater output connections are spring-type connections. Zone 1 is marked TB-1 and Zone 2
(if applicable) is marked TB-2. All that is needed is a small screwdriver to push deeply into
the terminal’s adjacent slot, to temporarily loosen each terminal clamp.
Each electrical supply conductor must be connected directly to its intended Input (for ex-
ample, Zone 1 Input). Also, because controller power is provided through the input power
connection for Zone 1, Zone 1 must be connected to an electrical feed. If Zone 1 loses
power, all control functionality will stop.
WARNING
Figure 2: LEFT: 3-Phase or Delta Input Power RIGHT: Single Phase Input Power
