Description
Honeywell DC330E-KE-000-20-000000-00-0
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Honeywell
- Series: DC330
- Model Code: DC330E-KE-000-20-000000-00-0
- Controller Type: Single-loop digital temperature controller
- Input Type: Thermocouple, RTD, mV, mA, or linear voltage input depending on configuration
- Output Type: Relay output, SSR drive output, or analog output depending on configuration
- Control Algorithm: PID, ON/OFF, heating/cooling dual output control
- Display: Dual-row digital display showing process value and setpoint
- Power Supply: Typically 85-256 V AC, 50/60 Hz depending on configuration
- Communication: RS485 Modbus RTU communication available depending on configuration
- Accuracy: ±0.5% of full scale typical for DC series controllers
- Mounting: Panel mount installation
- Panel Cutout Size: Varies by DC330 sub-model; confirm from product label
Functional Features
- Provides precise single-loop temperature or process variable control.
- Supports multiple sensor input types including thermocouple and RTD.
- Performs automatic PID tuning for simplified commissioning.
- Supports heating, cooling, and dual-zone control modes.
- Provides alarm outputs for over-temperature, under-temperature, and process fault conditions.
- Includes programmable setpoint profiles for ramp/soak temperature control.
- Supports RS485 Modbus communication for integration with PLC or SCADA systems.
- Features non-volatile memory to retain settings after power loss.
- Provides manual/auto output control mode switching.
- Includes input sensor fault detection and diagnostic indicators.
Application Scenarios
- Plastic injection molding machine temperature control
- Packaging and sealing equipment heating control
- Food processing oven and chamber control
- Industrial furnace and kiln temperature regulation
- HVAC and environmental chamber control
- Textile and printing machine heating zones
- Pharmaceutical drying and curing processes
- General OEM industrial temperature control panels
Performance Parameters
- Control loop: single-loop
- Control accuracy: ±0.5% of full scale typical
- Input types: thermocouple, RTD, mV, mA, voltage depending on configuration
- Control modes: PID, ON/OFF, heating/cooling dual output
- Alarm outputs: multiple alarm types available depending on configuration
- Communication: RS485 Modbus RTU depending on configuration
- Power supply: 85-256 V AC, 50/60 Hz typical for DC series
- Exact input range, output rating, panel dimensions, and alarm configuration for this specific model code must be confirmed from the official Honeywell datasheet and product label.
Material Composition
- Flame-retardant plastic front bezel and housing
- Printed circuit board with microprocessor and signal conditioning circuitry
- Relay or solid-state output components
- Terminal block connectors for input, output, power, and communication wiring
- Digital LED or LCD display module
- Panel mounting brackets and sealing gasket
Structural Features
- Compact panel-mount industrial controller design.
- Front-panel keypad for setpoint adjustment and parameter configuration.
- Dual-row display for process value and setpoint monitoring.
- Rear terminal block for sensor, power, output, and communication wiring.
- Panel sealing gasket for front-panel environmental protection.
- Modular configuration identified by the full model code.
- Designed for integration into industrial control panels and machinery cabinets.
Working Principle
The controller continuously reads the process variable from a connected temperature sensor such as a thermocouple or RTD. It compares the measured value with the user-defined setpoint and calculates the required output using PID or ON/OFF control algorithms. The controller then drives the connected actuator such as a heater relay, SSR, or analog valve to maintain the process temperature at the desired setpoint. Alarm functions monitor for abnormal conditions including sensor failure, over-temperature, and under-temperature events. When RS485 Modbus communication is configured, the controller can transmit process data and receive remote setpoint or parameter commands.
Installation Requirements
- Verify the correct panel cutout size before installation.
- Install the controller in a clean, dry, and vibration-free environment.
- Maintain adequate clearance behind the panel for wiring and ventilation.
- Use the correct sensor type and wiring polarity for the configured input.
- Separate sensor wiring from power and high-current output wiring.
- Connect power supply according to the rated voltage on the product label.
- Configure input type, control mode, PID parameters, and alarm settings before operation.
- Perform sensor calibration and output verification during commissioning.
Precautions
- Do not exceed the rated voltage and current of the output contacts.
- Verify sensor type compatibility before connecting the input.
- Do not install the controller in environments with excessive moisture, dust, or corrosive gas.
- Avoid placing sensor wiring near high-frequency or high-current cables.
- Perform PID autotuning only when the process is stable and safe to oscillate.
- Confirm final specifications from the official Honeywell product label and datasheet.




