TC50 Hot Runner Temperature Controller

Overview

The TC50 Hot Runner Temperature Controller is a high-performance temperature control solution designed specifically for injection molding processes. Utilizing precise microprocessor control and advanced power configuration, the TC50 effectively manages temperatures within hot runner systems to ensure process stability and superior product quality.
Equipped with a 7-inch color touch screen, mold self-diagnosis, leakage detection, and synchronized heating/cooling functions, the TC50 significantly enhances production efficiency while lowering maintenance costs, serving as an essential core control system for modern intelligent injection molding production lines.

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Precise Temperature Control & Cost Optimization: Delivers high-precision thermal regulation and three-phase power balance statistics to ensure molding quality and reduce energy loss.
7-Inch Smart Touch HMI: Features a 7-inch TFT color touch screen supporting real-time temperature monitoring, module memory, and individual or group parameter configuration.
Intelligent Diagnosis & Leakage Early Warning: Includes mold self-diagnosis and early leakage detection functions to identify anomalies promptly and prevent severe mold damage.
Uninterrupted Production Protection: Offers automatic fallback modes for sensor anomalies (Manual, Slave, and Continue modes) to ensure continuous production without downtime.
Intelligent All-in-One Integration: Supports injection molding machine I/O linking and optional remote operation functions (VNC) to achieve smart, centralized production control.

TC50	Module
Number of Zones per Module	2 zones
Max. Current per Zone	15A
Input Power	230Vac±10%/24Vdc±5%, 50/60Hz
Input Thermocouple Type	J/K type
Output Power	3450W, 230Vac/15A(per zone)
Output Mode	Zero cross/phase angle
Control Accuracy	±0.25% FS
Measurement Accuracy	±0.25% FS
Temperature Control Range	0~600°C/32~999°F
Storage Temperature	-20~70°C/-4~158°F
Operating Temperature	-10~50°C/14~122°F
Operating Humidity	0~80% RH(non-condensing)
Communication Mode	RS-485(standard MODBUS, isolating)/UART
Communication Speed	38400/57600
Temperature Alarm Mode	Upper limit/lower limit/standby upper limit/standby lower limit/absolute value alarm
Abnormal Alarm	Thermocouple: short/break/reverse; Heater: short/break/overload; TRIAC: short; Fuse open-circuit
Fuse	Quick response ceramic 500Vac/20A, 30mm
Detection Functions	Temperature detection/current detection/overvoltage protection(≧ 280Vac start)

Hot Runner Temperature Controller FAQ(TC50)

Q1: What are the primary applications of the TC50 Hot Runner Controller?
A1: The TC50 series is specifically designed for small-scale molds or systems requiring 1-2 control zones. It focuses on providing a stable and highly cost-effective thermal control solution for precision injection molding in compact production environments.

Q2: How does the TC50 protect the mold and extend heater lifespan?
A2: It features an integrated Soft Start function to mitigate inrush current during cold starts, protecting the heaters. It also provides comprehensive load monitoring and short-circuit protection to ensure operational safety within a budget-friendly framework.

Q3: Is the maintenance cost high if a TC50 unit fails?
A3: Not at all. The TC50 utilizes a stand-alone modular design. In the event of an abnormality, technicians can quickly swap out the individual controller without a full system overhaul or complex rewiring, significantly lowering long-term maintenance expenses.

Q4: What is the temperature control performance of the TC50 series?
A4: The TC50 is powered by industrial-grade PID Auto-tuning technology, delivering excellent measurement and control accuracy. Even as an economical model, it ensures stable thermal output to maintain consistent part quality.

Q5: What are the features of the TC50's user interface?
A5: The TC50 utilizes an all-digital display interface, replacing traditional complex physical buttons with a sleek, minimalist layout. This allows operators to read key data directly and get started quickly without complicated configurations, improving parameter setting efficiency.

Q6: How does the TC50's hardware design enhance cost-effectiveness?
A6: The TC50 adopts a highly efficient modular mechanical design, significantly reducing component complexity and hardware costs. This integrated structure maintains stable performance while allowing manufacturers to achieve flexible space allocation and expansion within a limited budget.

Q7: How to identify system abnormalities quickly via the TC50?
A7: The digital panel displays real-time alarm codes (such as thermocouple or heater failures). This intuitive mechanism enables operators to identify issues and perform troubleshooting instantly, even without extensive electrical expertise.