Autotune PID Digital Temperature Controller is an industrial spare component used for Plastic extruder barrel heating and injection molding temperature control. STARNEX Industrial Spares supplies this replacement component in Kenya with technical sourcing support across East Africa. Before ordering, confirm the required dimensions, connection standards, and equipment model with our technical sales team.
Autotune PID Digital Temperature Controller
Autotune PID Digital Temperature Controller is an industrial spare component used for Plastic extruder barrel heating and injection molding temperature control. STARNEX Industrial Spares supplies this replacement component in Kenya with technical sourcing support across East Africa. Before ordering, confirm the required dimensions, connection standards, and equipment model with our technical sales team.
Functional engineering application
The Autotune PID Digital Temperature Controller (MPN: BLX-TC-5100) is built for continuous-duty industrial piping, holding pressure, temperature, and cycling loads in factory installations across Kenya and East Africa.
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 | In Stock — Enterprise Rd, Nairobi |
| KRA Tax Status | Official KRA E-TIMS Tax Invoice Available |
System fitment & verified replacements
Verified interchangeable models
- Autonics TK4S
- Omron E5CC
- Eurotherm 3216
Commonly installed on equipment from
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.
