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Three relay outputs handle on/off or alarm functions, the analog output drives a valve or SCR power controller, and the voltage pulse output fires an external SSR for fast heater cycling. That mix means you can close the loop on a single controller without adding a signal conditioner or interposing relay. RS-485 with both CompoWay/F and Modbus protocols ties directly into a plant SCADA or PLC network — no gateway module needed between the controller and the control room. ## Panel fit and washdown rating The 45.00 mm x 45.00 mm square cutout matches the standard E5CC footprint — drops into any panel already punched for this series without rework. Screw terminals mean no special crimp tool on the wireman's bench. IP66 front panel rating keeps washdown spray out of the electronics — suitable for food, beverage, or pharmaceutical panels where the controller face sees a hose. Operating range is -10°C to 55°C ambient, so it lives inside a warm panel without derating. ## Heater fault detection — what it saves you Built-in heater fault detection monitors the load current through a separate CT (not included) and flags a broken heater or SSR short before the process drifts. That saves the cost and panel space of an external current monitor and the wiring to a discrete alarm input. For a multi-zone oven or extruder barrel, one controller per zone with this feature means the maintenance team sees exactly which zone dropped out — no chasing a blown fuse across twenty zones.","metaTitle":"Omron E5CC-CQ3A5M-003 Process Controller, 100-240VAC, RS-485","metaDescription":"Omron E5CC-CQ3A5M-003 process/temperature controller, 100-240VAC, analog + 3 relay + SSR outputs, RS-485 Modbus, IP66 front. Active production, sourced per RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Process / Temperature Controllers"],"specifications":{"Type":"Process, Temperature Controller (RTD, Type B, E, J, K, L, N, PLII, R, S, T, U, W)","Series":"E5CC","Weight":"0.265 lb (120.2 g)","Package":"Bulk","Features":"Heater Fault Detection","Input Range":"-200°C ~ 2300°C, 0 ~ 20mA, 0 ~ 10VDC","Output Type":"Analog, Relay (3), Voltage (External SSR)","Display Type":"LCD - Dual Color Characters, Backlight","Mounting Type":"Panel Mount","Communications":"RS-485 (CompoWay/F, Modbus)","Control Method":"On/Off, Proportional (PID)","lifecycle_stage":"current","Voltage - Supply":"100 ~ 240VAC","Termination Style":"Screw Terminal","Ingress Protection":"IP66 - Dust Tight, Water Resistant","Operating Temperature":"-10°C ~ 55°C","Panel Cutout Dimensions":"Square - 45.00mm x 45.00mm","Display Characters - Height":"0.600\" (15.20mm), 0.280\" (7.10mm)","Number of Characters Per Row":"4, 4"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/c6d2565f7c49acd020a74c22dc4212b3.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/E5CC-CQ3A5M-003/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Will the E5CC-CQ3A5M-003 drop into a panel cut for the E5CC-RX3A5M-003 without rewiring?","answer":"Yes — both share the same 45.00 mm x 45.00 mm square cutout and screw-terminal termination style. The wiring difference is the output complement: the CQ3A5M-003 has analog + 3 relays + voltage SSR, while the RX3A5M-003 has 4 relays. If your application needs the analog output, the CQ3A5M-003 is the direct fit."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Omron provide for the E5CC-CQ3A5M-003?","answer":"Omron supplies a Declaration of Conformity covering the E5CC series for CE, UKCA, and UL/cUL. RoHS and REACH compliance declarations are available through the Omron industrial automation documentation portal. No IECEx or ATEX certification is listed for this model."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/omron/E5CC-CQ3A5M-003","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/omron/E5CC-CQ3A5M-003 when reusing this data. 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