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The heater fault detection feature monitors current draw on the load side via an external CT — it flags a broken heater element or a welded SSR before the process drifts. That's a line-down prevention feature worth wiring in on any electric-heat zone. ## Sensor compatibility and input range Accepts RTD (Pt100) and thirteen thermocouple types (B, E, J, K, L, N, PLII, R, S, T, U, W) covering -200°C to 2300°C, plus 0-20 mA and 0-10 VDC linear inputs. That means one controller part number handles everything from a cryogenic bath to a kiln — just set the input type in the setup menu. The tri-color LCD display shows three rows of four characters each — the main PV, the SV, and a status line. Character heights are 18 mm, 11 mm, and 7.8 mm respectively, readable from across a panel aisle. Panel-mount with a 92x45 mm rectangular cutout — the standard 1/4 DIN footprint. The IP66 front-panel seal means it handles washdown spray without a cover; the screw terminals are on the rear, so the wiring compartment stays dry as long as the gasket is seated. Operating temperature range is -10°C to 55°C — fine for most indoor panel environments. Supply is 100-240 VAC, so it runs on common plant power without a separate transformer. No official successor or cross-reference from Omron — this is the current production variant. The closest functional peer is the E5EC-QX4A5M-009, which adds RS-485 communications (CompoWay/F, Modbus) but is otherwise identical in outputs, inputs, and panel cutout.","metaTitle":"Omron E5EC-QX4A5M-011 Temperature Controller, 4 Relay + SSR","metaDescription":"Omron E5EC-QX4A5M-011 process/temperature controller. Active production. 4 relay + voltage (SSR) outputs, IP66 front, 100-240 VAC. Sourced to order.","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)","title":"E5EC-QX4A5M-011","Series":"E5EC","Weight":"0.463 lb (210.01 g)","Package":"Box","Features":"Event Input, Heater Fault Detection","Input Range":"-200°C ~ 2300°C, 0 ~ 20mA, 0 ~ 10VDC","Output Type":"Relay (4), Voltage (External SSR)","description":"CONTROL TEMP/PROC RELAY/VOLT OUT","Display Type":"LCD - Tri Color Characters, Backlight","Mounting Type":"Panel Mount","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":"Rectangular - 92.00mm x 45.00mm","Display Characters - Height":"0.710\" (18.00mm), 0.433\" (11.00mm), 0.307\" (7.80mm)","Number of Characters Per Row":"4, 4, 4"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/c6d2565f7c49acd020a74c22dc4212b3.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Does the E5EC-QX4A5M-011 support RS-485 Modbus communication?","answer":"No — this variant does not include RS-485 communications. If you need Modbus or CompoWay/F, the E5EC-QX4A5M-009 is the same controller with the serial port added. All other specs (outputs, inputs, cutout, supply voltage) are identical."},{"question":"What are the relay output ratings and how is the E5EC-QX4A5M-011 wired?","answer":"Four relay outputs plus a voltage pulse output for an external SSR. The relays are general-purpose rated for switching contactors, solenoid valves, or alarms. The voltage output drives an external SSR (e.g., Omron G3PA series) for fast-cycle heater control. All terminations are screw-type on the rear of the unit."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/omron/E5EC-QX4A5M-011","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/E5EC-QX4A5M-011 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}