Manual
Controller N1100 
NOVUS AUTOMATION  8/8 
SERIAL COMMUNICATION 
The  indicator  can  be  supplied with  an  asynchronous RS-485 digital 
communication  interface  for  master-slave  connection  to  a  host 
computer (master). 
The indicator works as a slave only and all commands are started by 
the  computer which  sends a  request  to  the  slave  address. The 
addressed unit sends back the requested reply. 
Broadcast commands (addressed to all indicator units in a multidrop 
network) are accepted but no reply is sent back in this case. 
CHARACTERISTICS 
RS-485 compatibility with two-wire connection from the host to up to 
31  slaves in  a  multidrop  network  topology.  Up  to  247  units  can  be 
addressed  by  the  MODBUS  RTU  protocol.  Maximum  network 
distance: 4,000 feet. Time of indicator disconnection: Maximum of  2 
ms after the last byte. 
Te communication signals are electrically isolated from the rest of the 
instrument, and can be 1200,  2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, and 
57600 bps. 
• Number of data bits: 8, without parity or pair parity 
• Number of stop bits: 1 
• Time  to  start  response  transmission:  up  to  100  ms  after 
acknowledging the command. 
• Protocol: MODBUS (RTU) 
RS485 INTERFACE: ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 
The RS-485 signals are: 
  D1 = D:  Bidirectional data line 
D0 =
D:
Inverted bidirectional data line 
C =
GND: Ground. Optional connection to improve communication 
performance 
SPECIFICATIONS 
DIMENSIONS:.....................................................48 x 48 x 110 mm (1/16 DIN). 
Approximate weight: 150 g 
PANEL CUT-OUT:............................................45,5 x 45,5 mm (+0.5 -0.0 mm) 
TERMINAL CONNECTION: .................18 screws accepting 6.3 mm fork lugs 
POWER: 100 to 240 Vac/dc (±10 %), 50/60 Hz. Transient overvoltage: ±2 kV 
Optional: ......................................................................... 24 Vac/dc ±10 % 
 Max. Consumption: ...........................................................................  9 VA 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:....................................................5 to 50 °C 
  Relative  humidity (maximum): 80 % up  to 30 ºC. For  temperatures 
above  30  ºC,  decrease  3  %  per  ºC.  Installation  category  II.  Pollution 
degree 2. Altitude < 2000 m. 
INPUT.................................Keyboard selection of input type (refer to Table 1) 
Internal resolution: ............................................................... 19500 levels 
Display resolution: .............................12000 levels (from -1999 to 9999) 
Input sample rate:.................................................................5 per second 
Accuracy:  ..................Thermocouples J, K and T: 0.25 % of span ±1 ºC 
............................................Thermocouple N, R, S: 0.25 % of span ±3 ºC 
...................................................................................Pt100: 0.2 % of span 
................................................4-20 mA, 0-50 mV, 0-5 Vdc: 0.2 % of span 
Input impedance:............. 0-50 mV, Pt100 and thermocouples: >10 MΩ 
.............................................................................................. 0-5 V: >1 MΩ 
.............................................................4-20 mA: 15 Ω (+2 Vdc @ 20 mA) 
Pt100 measurement: ............................................standard (α=0.00385). 
Excitation current:..............................................0.170 mA. 3-wire circuit, 
cable resistance compensation. 
All  input  types  are  factory  calibrated  according  to  IEC-584  for 
thermocouples and IEC-751 for Pt100. 
ANALOG OUTPUT (I/O5): .......................... 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA, 550 Ω max. 
....................................................................................1500 levels, Isolated 
..................................................control output or PV or SP retransmission 
CONTROL OUTPUT: ................................ Relays SPST-NO (I/O1 AND I/O2): 
1.5 A / 240 Vac. 
............................................................ Relays SPDT (I/O3): 3 A / 250 Vac 
..................................Logic pulse for SSR drive (I/O5): 10 V max / 20 mA 
................... Logic pulse for SSR drive (I/O3 AND I/O4): 5 V max / 20 mA 
SECOND ANALOG INPUT: ...................4-20 mA remote set point (standard). 
This feature requires an external shunt resistor, provided with the instrument, 
to be connected to terminals 9 and 10. 
EMC : ...........................................EN 61326-1:1997 and EN 61326-1/A1:1998 
SAFETY:........................................EN61010-1:1993 and EN61010-1/A2:1995 
PROGRAMMABLE PWM CYCLE FROM 0.5 SEC. AND 100 SEC.; 
START UP 3 SECONDS AFTER POWER UP. 
ORDERING INFORMATION 
N1100 -  3R -  485 -  24V 
A  B  C  D 
A:  Series model:      N1100; 
B:  Optionals:      blank (standard controller); 
3R (3 relays); 
HBD (Heater Break Detection); 
DIO (digital I/O); 
C:  Digital communication:  blank; 
485 (RS485, Modbus protocol); 
D:  Voltage rating:    blank (100 to 240 Vac); 
24V (24Vac/dc). 
WARRANTY 
This product is covered by a 12-month warranty provided the purchaser 
presents the sales receipt and the following conditions are met: 
•  Products are  covered for  one year  from the original  date of 
purchase.  Please  retain  the  dated  sales  receipt  as  evidence  of  the 
date of purchase. You will need it for any warranty service 
•  Within  this  period,  warranty  against  defects  in  material  and 
workmanship under normal use is free of charge. 
•  For repair, send the product and the sales receipt to our address. 
Expenses  and  transportation  risks  are  under  the  purchaser’s 
responsibility. 
•  This  warranty  does  not  cover  any  damage  due  to  accident, 
misuse, abuse, or negligence.








