Multi-loop Controllers integrate temperature, process, limit, power.

Watlow    St. Louis, MO 63146
Aug 12, 2010 EZ-ZONE® RM series includes high-density on-off or PID control module, high-density FM-approved limit module, and high-density monitor scanner module. Controllers allow users to mix and match I/O to configure 1-152 loops of control and up to 256 monitor points. Offering on-board data logging, sensor back-up capability, and adaptive control, modules also feature protocol choices including EtherNet/IP(TM), Modbus® RTU, Modbus® TCP, DeviceNet(TM), and PROFIBUS.

Tungsten Lamp Controller has phase angle, 75 A power switching.

Watlow    St. Louis, MO 63146
Aug 12, 2010 Multifunctional EZ-ZONE® ST delivers temperature control, power switching, current monitoring, over-temperature protection, and field communications required for radiant quartz (tungsten) lamps used in production of PV cells. It features single-phase, solid-state relay output to 75 A and phase angle power switching with soft-start. Controller comes with internal communications bus and offer option of adding 1/16 DIN RUI (stand-alone or with gateway functionality).

Polyimide Flexible Heaters aid semiconductor wafer processing.

Watlow    St. Louis, MO 63146
Aug 12, 2010 Polyimide heaters, suited for semiconductor wafer processing applications, may be custom-designed to meet unique power supply requirements. Heaters can be made to meet exact application requirements through precise temperature distribution. Capabilities include surface mount component integration, thermal subassemblies, and fine etch trace of 0.01 in. as well as surface flatness of 15 µm. Polyimide heater operates up to 250°C and watt densities to 40 W/in.² (typ).

Aluminum Nitride Ceramic Heater ramps up to 270°F/sec.

Watlow    St. Louis, MO 63146
Jul 28, 2010 ULTRAMIC® advanced ceramic heater has monolithic, geometrically stable structure resulting in low-porosity, homogenous assembly. Leakage current is less than 10 µA and high thermal conductivity unit can operate up to 752°F depending on application, heater design, and process parameters. Heater's integrated thermocouple configuration optimizes reliability of sensor/heater interface. Available in rectangle or ring forms, units can be machined to meet specific design requirements.

Integrated Controller features 75 A power switching.

Watlow    St. Louis, MO 63146
Apr 27, 2010 Designed to control Tungsten lamps, EZ-ZONE® ST offers single-phase, solid-state relay output from 40-75 A and phase angle power switching with soft-start to prevent high in-rush currents, load failure, or blown fuses. It also has temperature control, current monitoring, overtemperature protection, and field communications for banks of lamps used to create PV cells. Internal communications bus provides entry point for configuration/monitoring or location to access multiple controllers.

Profibus System offers data rates up to 12 Mbps.

Watlow    St. Louis, MO 63146
Oct 15, 2009 Featuring EZ-ZONE® PM and EZ-ZONE RM integrated temperature controllers, PROFIBUS DP facilitates plant design and eliminates hard wiring. System features status LEDs, cycle read/writes up to 135 data points, and acyclic read/write capabilities. With generic station description file editor, users can create customized data exchange packets. Additional features include support for DP-Version 0 and 1 functionalities, 16 or 32 bit formatting, and independent temperature units in °C or °F.

Operator Interface Terminals offer multi-language support.

Watlow    St. Louis, MO 63146
Sep 17, 2009 Available in 7 and 10 in. diagonal display sizes, Silver Series supports serial and Ethernet communications with multiple controllers. Graphic, touchscreen terminals include more than 30 drivers for communicating with devices, as well as USB, SD card, data logging, and password security. Offering variety of built-in screen objects, EasyBuilder5000 programming software comes complete with online simulator.

Panel-Mount Thermal Loop Controller comes in 1/8 DIN size.

Watlow    St. Louis, MO 63146
Jul 01, 2009 Offered in horizontal/vertical configurations, EZ-ZONE® PM 1/8 DIN allows for integration of power controller with PID controller and over/under limit controller in one package. Character and button size promote usability, and case slots aid in removal of control hardware from front-pluggable DIN chassis. Features include dual-channel PID control, cascade control, square-root linearization, and wet/dry bulb capability as well as ratio and pressure to altitude compensation curves.

Panel Mount Controller features basic user interface.

Watlow    St. Louis, MO 63146
Apr 16, 2009 Offering 1 universal input and option for up to 2 outputs, EZ-ZONE® PM Express is available in 1/32 or 1/16 DIN panel mount package as PID process controller or dedicated over and under-temperature limit controller. Supported by 2 menus, user interface makes product suited for basic applications and user levels. Standard bus communications provide product configuration via PC communications with EZ-ZONE Configurator as well as connectivity to all other EZ-ZONE products.

Circulation Heater features non-welded construction.

Watlow    St. Louis, MO 63146
Mar 17, 2009 Providing indirect heating, CAST-X 3000 consists of 2 helical coiled tubes and tubular elements cast into aluminum body, which serves as heat transfer media between tubular element and heavy-wall 316L process tubes. Fluid path is independent of heater sheath, preventing fluid contamination. Integrated thermostat housing allows heater to run dry, while dual tube construction allows water flow rates to 20 gpm when run in parallel. Explosion-proof enclosure is optional.