SPECIFICATION SHEET

EZ-ZONE® PM Express Panel Mount Controller

Simple to Use,
Ideally Suited for
Basic Applications or
Usage Levels

The Watlow® EZ-ZONE® PM Express panel mount controller Features and Benefits (con’t)
is an industry leading PID controller that allows optimal EZ-LINK mobile application for iPhone® and Android™
performance utilizing simple control and menu functionality • Expedites controller setup with intuitive navigation
without complex features. It is ideally suited for basic • Simplifies setting parameters with plain text names
applications and usage levels. and descriptions
The EZ-ZONE PM Express is the next generation controller • Connects quickly and easily via Bluetooth® wireless
to follow the legacy of Watlow’s SERIES 93, SERIES 935 and communications
SERIES SD controllers that offer easy-to-use features to perform Agency approvals: UL® listed, CSA, CE, RoHS, W.E.E.E., FM,
many basic applications. The EZ-ZONE PM Express includes SEMI F47-0200, Class 1, Div. 2 rating on selected models
one universal input and an option for up to two outputs and is • Assures prompt product acceptance
available in 1/32, 1/16, 1/8 and 1/4 DIN panel mount packages. It can • Reduces end product documentation costs
be ordered as a PID process controller or as a dedicated over Front panel removable
and under-temperature limit controller. • Saves time and labor with replacements and
The EZ-ZONE PM Express is a valuable addition to the EZ-ZONE troubleshooting
PM controller family which also includes the EZ-ZONE PM P3T armor sealing system
integrated controller and the EZ-ZONE PM standard version. • Compiles to NEMA 4X, IP65 specifications
Watlow’s EZ-ZONE PM Express is available through • Allows controller to be cleaned and washed
Watlow SELECT®, a program that enables you to quickly • Certified UL® 50 independent to NEMA 4X specification
identify, configure and receive your thermal products faster Touch-safe package
and easier than ever before. With SELECT, you use a variety of • Increases installer and operator safety
tools to guide your decision, configure products for an exact fit • Complies with IP2X requirements
and quickly receive your order. Visit www.watlow.com/select to
learn more. Three-year warranty
• Demonstrates Watlow’s reliability and product support
Features and Benefits High-amperage power control output
Simplified menu • Drives 15 ampere resistive loads direct
• Fits basic applications with a user-friendly interface • Reduces component count
supported by two menus and a streamlined list of • Saves panel space and simplifies wiring
parameters • Reduces cost of ownership
• Eliminates user complexity often experienced with more
advanced controllers and unnecessary features
• Reduces user training costs and user programming errors
PID auto-tune
• Provides auto-tune for fast, efficient start-up
Standard bus communications
• Allows easy product configuration via PC communications
protocol and free software
• Saves time, simplifies programming process and improves
reliability of controller setup
Specifications
Line Voltage/Power Functional Operating Range
• 85 to 264VAC, 47 to 63Hz Type J: -346 to 2192°F (-210 to 1200°C)
• 20 to 28VAC, +10/-15%; 50/60Hz, ±5% Type K: -454 to 2500°F (-270 to 1371°C)
• 12 to 40VDC Type T: -454 to 750°F (-270 to 400°C)
• 10VA (1/32 and 1/16 DIN), 14VA (1/8 and 1/4 DIN) max. power Type E: -454 to 1832°F (-270 to 1000°C)
consumption Type N: -454 to 2372°F (-270 to 1300°C)
• Data retention upon power failure via non-volatile memory Type C: 32 to 4200°F (0 to 2315°C)
• Compliant with SEMI F47-0200, Figure R1-1 voltage sag Type D: 32 to 4200°F (0 to 2315°C)
requirements @ 24VAC or higher Type F: 32 to 2449°F (0 to 1343°C)
Type R: -58 to 3214°F (-50 to 1767°C)
Environment
Type S: -58 to 3214°F (-50 to 1767°C)
• 0 to 149°F (-18 to 65°C) operating temperature
Type B: 32 to 3300°F (0 to 1816°C)
• -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C) storage temperature
RTD (DIN): -328 to 1472°F (-200 to 800°C)
• 0 to 90% RH, non-condensing
Process: -1999 to 9999 units
Accuracy Output Hardware
• Calibration accuracy and sensor conformity: ±0.1% • Switched dc = 22 to 32VDC @ 30mA
of span, ±1°C @ the calibrated ambient temperature and rated • Open collector = 30VDC max. @ 100mA max. current sink
line voltage • Solid state relay (SSR), Form A, 0.5A @ 24VAC min., 264VAC max.,
• Type R, S, B: 0.2% opto-isolated, without contact suppression
• Type T below -50°C: 0.2% • Electromechanical relay, Form C, 24 to 240VAC or 30VDC max., 5A
• Calibration ambient temperature @ 77°F ±5°F (25°C ±3°C) resistive load, 100,000 cycles at rated load
• Accuracy span: 1000°F (540°C) min. • Electromechanical relay, Form A, 24 to 240VAC or 30VDC max., 5A
• Temperature stability: ±0.1°F/°F (±0.1°C/°C) rise in ambient max. resistive load, 100,000 cycles at rated load
Agency Approvals • Output 2 is limit for limit models
• cULus® UL/EN/CSA C22.2 No 61010-1 Listed, File E185611 • NO-ARC relay, Form A, 24 to 240VAC, 15A @ 122°F (50°C), resistive
• CSA C22.2 No. 24, File 158031 load, no VDC, 2 million cycles at rated load
• UL® 50 4X indoor locations, NEMA 4X, IP65 front seal • Universal process output: range selectable; 0 to 10VDC ±15mV
• cULus® ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2007, CSA-C22.2 No. 213-1987, Class 1, into a min. 1,000Ω load with 2.5mV nominal resolution; 4 to 20mA
Div. 2, Groups A, B, C and D, temperature code T4A, File E184390 ±30µA into max. 800Ω load with 5µA nominal resolution;
(optional) temperature stability 100ppm/°C
• CE, RoHS by design, W.E.E.E. Operator Interface
• FM Class 3545 (limit controls) • Dual 4 digit, 7 segment LED displays
Controller • Typical display update rate 1Hz
• User selectable heat/cool, on-off, P, PI, PD, PID or alarm action, not • Advance, infinity (RESET), up and down keys plus an A/M-KEY for
valid for limit controllers control or EZ-KEY(S) for limit (not available in 1/32 DIN)
• Auto-tune with control algorithm • Infinity key is also labeled RESET on limit control models
• Control sampling rates: input = 10Hz, outputs = 10Hz • A/M-KEY on 1/16 DIN package automatically programmed as an
• Input and output capacity per controller type ordering information auto/manual transfer mode function on PID models.
• EZ1-KEY on 1/8 and 1/4 DIN packages automatically programmed as
Serial Communications an auto/manual transfer mode function on PID models.
• Isolated communications
• Standard bus configuration protocol

Wiring Termination—Touch-Safe Terminals

• Input, power and controller output terminals are touch safe
removable 12 to 22 AWG
Universal Input
• Thermocouple, grounded or ungrounded sensors, greater than
20MΩ input impedance, 2kΩ source resistance max.
• Non-isolated to switched dc and process output
• RTD 2- or 3-wire, platinum, 100Ω @ 0°C calibration to DIN curve
(0.00385 Ω/Ω/°C)
• Process, 4-20mA @ 100Ω, or 0-10VDC @ 20kΩ input impedance;
scalable
Typical Block Diagram
EZ-LINK App

® 250°F
1 2 3
+
4 5 6
7 8 9
- +/-
0 x

EZ-ZONE® PM EXPRESS EZ-ZONE PM EXPRESS

PID Model Limit Model

User Power Process Limit User Power

Supply Sensor Sensor Supply

LOAD

NOTE:
Watlow’s EZ-LINK
app is only available Power
Switching Heat
with the EZ-ZONE® Device Source
PM6 controller.

Safety
Contactor

Dimensional Drawings
EZ-ZONE PM 1/32 DIN EZ-ZONE PM 1/16 DIN
2.10 in. 0.62 in. 0.62 in.
(53.34 mm) 15.82 mm 2.10 in. (15.82 mm)
(53.34 mm) 0.06 in.
0.06 in. (1.52 mm)
(1.52 mm)

1.22 in.
(30.86 mm) 2.10 in.
(53.34 mm)

0.50 in.
(12.70 mm)
1.21 in.
(30.73 mm) 4.04 in.
(102.62 mm) 0.40 in.
(10.16 mm)
1.20 in.
(30.49 mm)
4.00 in.
(101.57 mm)

EZ-ZONE PM 1/8 DIN - HORIZONTAL EZ-ZONE PM 1/8 DIN - VERTICAL

0.62 in. 0.62 in.
(15.8 mm) 2.10 in. (15.8 mm)
0.06 in. (53.3 mm) 0.06 in.
3.95 in. (1.5 mm) (1.5 mm)
(100.3 mm)

2.10 in. 2.16 in.

(53.3 mm) (54.8 mm)

0.40 in. 3.95 in.

(10.2 mm) (100.3 mm)
1.21 in.
(30.7 mm)
4.00 in.
(101.6 mm)

EZ-ZONE PM 1/4 DIN

3.95 in. 0.62 in.
(100.3 mm) (15.8 mm)
0.40 in.
0.06 in. 2.16 in. (10.2 mm)
(1.5 mm) (54.9 mm)
1.21 in.
(30.7 mm)
4.00 in.
(101.6 mm)

3.95 in.
(100.3 mm)

0.40 in.
(10.2 mm)
1.21 in.
(30.7 mm)
3.97 in.
(100.8 mm)
 Ordering Information
Part Number
Universal Sensor Input, Standard Bus Communications, Dual Line Red over Green Seven-Segment Displays
①② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥⑦ ⑧ ⑨⑩⑪ ⑫ ⑬⑭
Output 1 and 2
Package Primary Power Hardware Comm. Future Menu Add’l
Size Functions Supply Options Options Options Type Options
PM – AAA B
③ Package Size ⑧ Communications Options
3= 1
/32 DIN Standard bus always included1 =
6= 1
/16 DIN A = None
8= 1
/8 DIN vertical B = Bluetooth® (1/16 DIN models only)*
9= 1
/8 DIN horizontal *Note: Bluetooth® not available in all countries, consult factory.
4= 1
/4 DIN
⑫ Menu Type
④ Primary Functions B= PM Express with English manual
C= PID controller with universal input
⑬⑭ Additional Options
L= Limit controller with universal input (only valid Output 1
and 2 selections = AJ, CJ or EJ) AA = Standard EZ-ZONE PM face plate
S= Custom PID firmware AB = EZ-ZONE logo, no Watlow name
D= Custom limit firmware AC = No logo, no Watlow name
AG = Conformal coating
⑤ Power Supply
12 = Class 1, Div. 2 (not available with mechanical relay output
1= 100 to 240VAC types E, H or J)
3= 20 to 28VAC or 12 to 40VDC
⑥⑦ Output 1 and 2 Hardware Options
Output 1 Output 2
AJ = None Mechanical relay 5A, Form A
CA = Switched dc/open collector None
CH* = Switched dc/open collector NO-ARC 15A power control
CC = Switched dc/open collector Switched dc
CJ = Switched dc/open collector Mechanical relay 5A, Form A
CK = Switched dc/open collector SSR Form A, 0.5A
EA = Mechanical relay 5A, Form C None
EH* = Mechanical relay 5A, Form C NO-ARC 15A power control
EC = Mechanical relay 5A, Form C Switched dc
EJ = Mechanical relay 5A, Form C Mechanical relay 5A, Form A
EK = Mechanical relay 5A, Form C SSR Form A, 0.5A
FA = Universal process None
FC = Universal process Switched dc
FJ = Universal process Mechanical relay 5A, Form A
FK = Universal process SSR Form A, 0.5A
AK = None SSR Form A, 0.5A
KH* = SSR Form A, 0.5A NO-ARC 15A power control
KK = SSR Form A, 0.5A SSR Form A, 0.5A
* Not available with the 1/32 DIN (PM3) package size.

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