Autotune PID Digital Temperature Controller (MPN: BLX-TC-5100) is an industrial-duty component engineered for continuous factory operations, piping systems, and machinery maintenance in Kenya. Key verified ratings include Front Bezel Dimensions: 48 x 48 mm (1/16 DIN Standard), Display Architecture: Dual 4-digit LED (PV Red 10mm, SV Green 8mm), Input Sensor Compatibility: Thermocouples (K, J, E, T, S, R, B) & RTDs (Pt100, Cu50). Standard plant applications include Plastic extruder barrel heating and injection molding temperature control, Bag making, flow-wrapper, and blister packaging heat sealing jaws, Industrial baking ovens, drying tunnels, and powder coating curing kilns. Held at our STARNEX counter on Enterprise Road, Nairobi Industrial Area for immediate collection or same-day dispatch. When requesting a quotation, please specify required quantity, operating voltage/phase, pipe connection size, and delivery destination.
Autotune PID Digital Temperature Controller
Autotune PID Digital Temperature Controller (MPN: BLX-TC-5100) is an industrial-duty component engineered for continuous factory operations, piping systems, and machinery maintenance in Kenya. Key verified ratings include Front Bezel Dimensions: 48 x 48 mm (1/16 DIN Standard), Display Architecture: Dual 4-digit LED (PV Red 10mm, SV Green 8mm), Input Sensor Compatibility: Thermocouples (K, J, E, T, S, R, B) & RTDs (Pt100, Cu50). Standard plant applications include Plastic extruder barrel heating and injection molding temperature control, Bag making, flow-wrapper, and blister packaging heat sealing jaws, Industrial baking ovens, drying tunnels, and powder coating curing kilns. Held at our STARNEX counter on Enterprise Road, Nairobi Industrial Area for immediate collection or same-day dispatch. When requesting a quotation, please specify required quantity, operating voltage/phase, pipe connection size, and delivery destination.
Functional engineering application
The BLX-TC-5100 Autotune PID Digital Temperature Controller is a versatile, high-precision instrument developed for plastic injection molding, blow molding, packaging sealing jaws, laboratory ovens, food fryers, and furnace control across Kenyan processing industries. The controller incorporates an advanced artificial intelligence self-tuning algorithm that analyzes system thermal inertia to automatically calculate optimum Proportional, Integral, and Derivative (PID) constants, eliminating thermal overshoot and steady-state offset. Designed for universal panel mounting, the BLX-TC-5100 fits standard 45x45mm panel cutouts. Its rugged IP65 front bezel includes an oil-resistant silicone gasket to protect internal electronics in harsh production environments.
Compact 48x48mm 1/16 DIN intelligent auto-tuning PID temperature controller featuring universal thermocouple/RTD input, dual 4-digit LED display, dual relay/SSR drive outputs, 2 alarm relays, and RS-485 Modbus.
Quotation & fulfilment
Parametric technical attributes
| Generic BLX-TC-5100 | |
| IDENTIFICATION | |
| Component Type | Autotune PID Digital Temperature Controller |
| Manufacturer / Brand | Generic |
| Part Number (MPN) | BLX-TC-5100 |
| Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) | STX-BLX-BLXTC5100 |
| TECHNICAL PARAMETERS | |
| Front Bezel Dimensions | 48 x 48 mm (1/16 DIN Standard) |
| Display Architecture | Dual 4-digit LED (PV Red 10mm, SV Green 8mm) |
| Input Sensor Compatibility | Thermocouples (K, J, E, T, S, R, B) & RTDs (Pt100, Cu50) |
| Measurement Accuracy | ±0.5% of Full Scale ± 1 Digit |
| Sampling Cycle | 200 ms (5 samples/sec) |
| Control Action Modes | Auto-tuning PID, PI, PD, P, or ON/OFF with hysteresis |
| Main Control Output | Dual: Relay (250VAC 3A NO/NC) & SSR Drive (12VDC 30mA) |
| Alarm Outputs | 2 x SPST Relays (250VAC 1A resistive) |
| Communication Interface | RS-485 Modbus RTU (up to 38400 bps) |
| Front Panel Protection | IP65 (with silicone sealing gasket) |
| Dielectric Strength | 1500 V AC 50Hz for 1 minute |
| CONSTRUCTION & CONNECTION | |
| Panel Cutout Size | 45.0 x 45.0 mm (+0.5 mm) |
| PERFORMANCE & RATINGS | |
| Supply Operating Voltage | 85 - 265 V AC/DC (50/60 Hz) |
| Power Consumption | < 5 VA |
| COMPLIANCE & LOGISTICS | |
| Stock Availability | On request |
System fitment & verified replacements
Interchangeable models
- Autonics TK4S
- Omron E5CC
- Eurotherm 3216
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Common questions on this part
With the sensor connected and heater wired, set your desired SV target temperature, then press and hold the 'AT' button for 3 seconds until the AT indicator light flashes. The controller will execute a thermal cycle to calculate and store optimum PID constants.
Yes. Terminals provide a 12VDC pulse output specifically engineered to trigger standard industrial Solid State Relays (such as the BLX-SSR-6100) without needing an external power supply.
The BLX-TC-5100 has built-in sensor burnout detection. If an open circuit or damaged sensor is detected, the display flashes 'oooo' and immediately de-energizes the heating output to prevent dangerous overheating.
Yes. The built-in RS-485 port supports Modbus RTU, allowing PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA computers to monitor PV, modify SV, and log temperature data remotely.
Yes. STARNEX stocks BLX-TC-5100 controllers along with matching thermocouples, RTDs, and SSRs at our Enterprise Road trade counter.
