CAREL c.pCO/pCO5+

Programmable controllers

Overview

pCO5+ and c.pCO series programmable controllers have:

  • multiple serials to communicate simultaneously with field instruments and BMS systems,
  • different modular sizes from 4 to 18 DIN modules,
  • a vast library of application software for the world of cold and comfort,
  • high-performance software development tools 1 Tool and cSuite,
  • external touch screen pGDX interfaces.
Photo with various pCO5+ controllers, with and without built-in terminal.

Photo with various c.pCO controllers, with and without built-in terminal. On the image there is also the logo of BTL (BACnet TESTING LABORATORIES) ® - All trademarks belong to respective owners.

These controllers can be easily interfaced with the most common supervision systems on the market using a wide range of protocols, including:

  • Modbus – one of the most famous serial communication protocols for connecting industrial electronic devices (website: modbus.org),
  • BACnet®– communication protocol, for HVAC and other devices, for building automation systems (website: bacnet.org),
  • LonWorks®– tecnology for building distribuited automation systems, using the LonTalk® protocol (website: lonmark.org).

pCO5+ controllers

pCO5+ controllers are faster, more powerful, more reliable.

Picture with pCO5+ controllers, with and without built-in terminals

Flexibility

Up to 10 universal channels individually configurable as input or output:

  • NTC probe, PTC, PT100, PT500, PT1000,0/1V, 0/5V, 0/10V, 0/20mA, or 4/20mA,
  • clean digital input (standard and fast),
  • analogue output (0/10V and PWM).

Connectivity

Up to 7 communication ports available with the most common protocols in HVAC/R applications for complete system management: pLAN, BMS1, BMS2, FieldBus1, FieldBus2, USB host, USB device.

Energy Saving

Up to 2 integrated EVDEVO drivers for the management of two independent EXV electronic expansion valves, ensuring reduced wiring and space. Moreover, without increasing the size of the pCO5, it is possible to install the Ultracap module, which guarantees the closing of the valve in the event of a power failure, eliminating the solenoid valve that was previously necessary to guarantee the circuit closing.

Cloud based

Ability to perform actions via the Web such as reading and writing of the variables of the unit, updating of the application software on board and Web server for browsing HTML customized pages, sending emails.

Retrocompatibility

The pCO5+ is compatible with the two previous generations of the pCO family: pCO5 and pCO3. The pCO5+ integrates a BIOS that emulates the functions of pCO3 and pCO5 thus allowing all manufacturers that today use pCO3 or pCO5 to replace it with a pCO5+, reusing exactly the same software without any modification or recompilation.

 The range

Picture Description
Picture of a Carel pCO5 compact controller. pCO compact
6 DIN modules
19 I/Os available
Picture of a Carel pCO5+ small controller, without built-in terminal. pCO5+ small
13 DIN modules
24 I/Os available
Picture of a Carel pCO5+ medium controller, without built-in terminal. pCO5+ medium
18 DIN modules
40 I/Os available
Picture of a Carel pCO5+ medium EVD EVO, without built-in terminal. pCO5+ medium EVD EVO
18 DIN modules
44 I/Os available
Picture of a Carel pCO5+ large controller, without built-in terminal. pCO5+ large
18 DIN modules
48 I/Os available
Picture of a Carel pCO5+ extra large controller, with built-in terminal. pCO5+ extralarge
18 DIN modules
58 I/Os available

Note: depending on the product code ordered, the pCO controllers may have a built-in terminal or be without one: for more information contact us.

Accessories

Picture Description
Picture of a Carel pCOe and c.pCO expansion boards. pCOe Expansion Board
To increase the number of I/Os on the pCO while keeping costs and dimensions under control.
Picture of a Carel EVD Evolution driver for electronic expansion valves. Electronic Expansion Valve Driver
To control CAREL or third party EXV valves.
Picture of Ultracap modules, standalone on the pCO board or on a dedicated DIN separated board. Ultracap (stand-alone and plug-in)

To guarantee the closing of the electronic valve in the event of a black-out.

Serial cards

Multiple serial cards are available for interfacing the pCO with the most common communication standards, such as Modbus, BACnet®, LonWorks®, KNX and so on.

c.pCO controllers

New specific functions to improve the efficiency of HVAC/R systems:

Picture with c.pCO controllers, with and without built-in terminals.

New Operating System

The new Multitasking Operating System ensures optimal use of system resources, extends the types of data that can be used in the development of the application (32-bit floating point numbers), increases the speed of execution of the application and allows a independent management of communication protocols.

Connectivity 

c.pCO features two integrated Ethernet interfaces, three serial interfaces, two optional communication cards and two USB ports. A wide range of communication protocols is available (CAREL, Modbus, BACnet®, LonWorks®, KNX and so on).

Cloud Services

“Plug & Play” solution to connect to the tERA cloud platform. All tERA services are available via a simple Ethernet connection to your residential or business network, without using any additional gateway devices.

Energy Saving

The c.pCO Medium model integrates two EVDEVO drivers for the control of the expansion valve with an optional Ultracap module, for an integrated management of energy saving.

Flexibility

c.pCO includes up to 10 universal I/O channels, ensuring maximum flexibility in the configuration of the inputs/outputs. Thanks to the Carel proprietary ASIC chip, the universal I/O channels can be configured independently as Analogue Inputs, Digital Inputs or Analog Outputs.

Retrocompatibility Hardware

c.pCO is pin-to-pin compatible with pCO5+, pCO5 and pCO3 controls.

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Brochures

Manuals and technical sheets