
SuperNova PD500 PID Process & Temperature Controllers
Instruction Manual
10
Specifications
Except where noted all specifications apply to
operation at +25°C.
General
Display
Wide viewing angle reverse polarity
LCD; PV: white, SV: green, MV: amber
PD510: PV and SV display
PD520: PV, SV, and MV display
PD530: PV, SV, and MV display
Display Height
inches (mm)
PV
SV
MV
PD510
0.60 (15.2) 0.29 (7.4)
N/A
PD520
0.81 (20.5) 0.50 (12.8) 0.37 (9.3)
PD530
1.14 (29.0) 0.59 (15.0) 0.43 (11.0)
PV Display
Update Rate
4/second (250 ms)
Non-Volatile
Memory
Settings stored for a minimum of
10 years.
EEPROM life: 1 million writes
Included
Components
Controller with rubber gasket and
mounting bracket,
250 Ω resistor (1%),
and Quick Start Guide. Additional
250 Ω
resistor (1%) provided for models with
remote setpoint input option.
EEPROM Lock
Programmable lock or unlock write
access to the EEPROM. When locked,
setting changes stored in RAM (not
saved on power down).
Power
100 - 240 VAC ±10%, 50 / 60 Hz
8.5 VA max.
Insulation
Resistance
20 MΩ minimum, 500 VDC
Dielectric
Strength
3,000 VAC; 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
across power terminals
Environmental
Operating temperature range:
-10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Storage temperature range:
-25 to 65°C (-40 to 185°F)
Relative humidity:
35 to 85% non-condensing
Front Panel
IP65
Depth Behind
Panel
Case extends 2.5 in (63 mm) behind
panel.
Required Fuse
UL Recognized, 250 VAC 0.5 A max,
slow-blow fuse.
Use fuses or circuit breakers compliant
with IEC60947-1 or IEC60947-3
Connections
Fixed rear screw terminals and
mini-USB
Mounting
1/4, 1/8, or 1/4 DIN panel cutout
required: panel mounting bracket
assemblies are provided.
Weight
PD510: 4.2 oz (120 g)
PD520: 7.1 oz (202 g)
PD530: 10.2 oz (290 g)
Warranty
1 year parts & labor. See Warranty
Information and Terms & Conditions on
Process Input
Process Input
Selection
Voltage or current (with external
resistor)
Process Input
1-5 V (4-20 mA), 0-5 V, 0-10 V,
0-50 mV, 0-100 mV
External 250
Ω
resistor required to read
4-20 mA. Recommended accessory
PDX-RES2.
Decimal Point
Up to 3 decimals.
Input Sampling
20 samples/sec (50 ms per sample).
For display update rate, see
Display
Update Rate
Input Accuracy
Input Type Prog.
No.
Display
Scale Range
Accuracy
4-20 mA*
30
1-5
-1999 to 9999
±0.2% of FS
± 1 digit
1-5 V
30
1-5
0-5 V
31
5V
0-10 V
32
10V
0-50 mV
33
0.05V
0-100 mV
34
0.1V
*To achieve the highest accuracy with a 4-20 mA input to the
controller, connect a 250
Ω
(0.1% or higher precision) resistor across
the input terminals. The 250
Ω
(1%) resistor included with the product
is not a precision resistor. For precision resistor, order PDX-RES2.