{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-q64tcrtbw-melsec-q-series-temperature-control-unit","title":"Mitsubishi Electric Q64TCRTBW MELSEC Q Series Temperature Control Unit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eIntegrating high-accuracy thermal loops directly into the MELSEC Q control architecture, the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Electric Q64TCRTBW\u003c\/strong\u003e temperature control module delivers hardware-based PID processing across four independent channels. This specialized module interfaces directly with Pt100 and JPt100 platinum resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), executing high-speed 500 ms sampling cycles to guarantee thermal stability in precision processes. By offloading PID calculations and heater monitoring from the host PLC CPU, the \u003cstrong\u003eQ64TCRTBW\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures deterministic control and fast response times, outputting pulse signals via transistor outputs to drive external solid-state relays (SSRs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-Channel Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manages up to four independent temperature loops per module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRTD Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports standard Pt100 and JPt100 resistance temperature detectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeater Disconnection Detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports real-time current monitoring using CTL-series external current sensors to detect element burnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutotuning PID:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated tuning algorithms automatically calculate optimal proportional, integral, and derivative constants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransistor Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in transistor pulse outputs (10 to 30 VDC, 0.1 A per point) optimized for solid-state relay driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanic Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete transformer insulation between input channels and ground, and between individual channels to prevent cross-talk and common-mode noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSemiconductor manufacturing wafer heating panels and oxidation furnaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlastic injection molding, extrusion barrels, and die temperature control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFood processing ovens, packaging sealing bars, and hot-melt systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnvironmental simulation chambers, laboratory incubators, and industrial autoclaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMitsubishi Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eQ64TCRTBW\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Input Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e4 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSensor Input Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePt100, JPt100 (3-wire RTD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSampling Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e500 ms for all 4 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTransistor output (ON\/OFF pulse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRated Load Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e10 to 30 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaximum Load Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.1 A per point, 0.4 A per common\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 M-Ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAccuracy (at 25 +\/- 5 degC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eFull scale x (+\/- 0.3%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAccuracy (0 to 55 degC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eFull scale x (+\/- 0.7%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIsolation Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTransformer isolation between inputs and ground, and between input channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWithstand Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e500 VAC for 1 minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eI\/O Slot Allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e32 points (16 free points + 16 intelligent points)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInternal Current Consumption (5 VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.64 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eExternal Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTwo 18-point M3 screw terminal blocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e98 mm x 55.2 mm x 112 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModule Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.30 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1.3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe \"BW\" suffix indicates integrated heater disconnection detection capabilities. When replacing a standard Q64TCRT module with a Q64TCRTBW, confirm that the I\/O allocation parameters in GX Works2 or GX Works3 are updated. Although it physically occupies only one slot on the MELSEC Q base unit, the system reserves 32 I\/O points (the equivalent of two standard slots) to handle control variables and the additional current-sensor inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eExecuting auto-tuning on systems with extremely high thermal dynamics or rapid heat dissipation can lead to PID overshoot or loop calculation timeouts. In highly dynamic thermal processes, manually tuning the proportional band (P) from 0.0% (which defaults to 2-position\/ON-OFF control) to a conservative initial value is recommended to prevent thermal stress on solid-state devices. Additionally, ensure the external current sensor (CTL-6-P, CTL-6-PH, or CTL-12-S36-8) is matched to the specific heater load to avoid false disconnection alarms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003ePlatinum RTDs (Pt100\/JPt100) are highly vulnerable to induced electromagnetic noise. Always run 3-wire RTD cabling in dedicated instrument trays separate from high-voltage AC lines. Shielded cables must be grounded exclusively at a single point on the control cabinet ground bar to prevent ground loops. Note that any resistance mismatch among the three RTD wires will cause direct measurement drift; ensure all three connections are of identical length and wire gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eCRITICAL SAFETY WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eBefore attempting to mount, wire, or remove the module, ensure that all external power sources feeding the PLC rack and the heater circuits are completely de-energized. Failure to isolate power can result in electrical shock, hardware destruction, or unpredictable output behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 28px; height: 28px; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 15px; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eHook the upper mounting tab of the module into the MELSEC Q base unit slot guide and press the module firmly down into the backplane connector. Tighten the module fixing screw to 0.36 to 0.48 N-m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 28px; height: 28px; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 15px; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003ePerform wiring of the RTD inputs and transistor outputs onto the 18-point terminal block. Tighten the terminal block screws to a torque of 0.42 to 0.58 N-m using M3 crimp terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 28px; height: 28px; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 15px; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eRoute CT sensor cables through the dedicated current sensor input terminals on the module if heater burnout monitoring is utilized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 28px; height: 28px; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 15px; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003ePower up the PLC base unit, download the I\/O configurations, and execute an initial autotune cycle to establish base PID control loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102145274219,"sku":"Q64TCRTBW","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/Q64TCRTBW-nbszh2c5rlb.png?v=1776137951","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/pt\/products\/mitsubishi-electric-q64tcrtbw-melsec-q-series-temperature-control-unit","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}