Category: Watlow

The emphasis is on simplicity and ease of use.  A simple ‘QuickStart’ code can be used to configure all the functions essential for controlling your process.  This includes input sensor type, measurement range, control options and alarms – making ‘Out of the Box’ operation truly achievable. If you prefer, you can specify what you need at point of order and we will ship the unit preconfigured to your requirements. In operator mode every parameter has a scrolling text message describing its function and is available in English, German, French, Spanish or Italian. More advanced features are configured using Eurotherm iTools, a PC based configuration wizard which is easy to use and an instructive guide to all the functions in the controller. Ideal for: • Plastics – extrusion • Heat treatment • Hot runner • Thermal forming • Ovens & chillers • Stress relieving Features: • 8 Segment programmer • Heater failure detection • Current monitoring • Internal timer • Scrolling text messages • Recipes • Modbus comms • Modbus SP retransmission • Analog retransmission • Remote setpoint • Help text

Description • QuickStart set-up enabling ‘out of the box’ operation • Expert configuration via PC wizard with online help • Quick and easy commissioning – no need for expert knowledge • Clear information of process with scrolling, custom messages • Custom alarm messages for easy understanding • Recipe selection from operator interface • Internal timer and setpoint programming • Instant indication of heater faults with integral ammeter • Remote setpoint – solution for multi-zone applications The emphasis is on simplicity and ease of use.  A simple ‘QuickStart’ code can be used to configure all the functions essential for controlling your process.  This includes input sensor type, measurement range, control options and alarms – making ‘Out of the Box’ operation truly achievable. If you prefer, you can specify what you need at point of order and we will ship the unit preconfigured to your requirements. In operator mode every parameter has a scrolling text message describing its function and is available in English, German, French, Spanish or Italian. More advanced features are configured using Eurotherm iTools, a PC based configuration wizard which is easy to use and an instructive guide to all the functions in the controller.

Benefits of Watlow’s high-performance fluorescence-based temperature measurement system include: • Compact integrated fiber optic sensing with temperature control • Easily expands to increase number of zones as your system needs increase • Integrates seamlessly with the temperature control system avoiding additional analog signal processing • Faster temperature sampling rates with high resolution • Minimizes installed footprint due to the small form factor and DIN-rail mounting • Highly accurate fluorescent signal processing electronics • Offers highly reliable LED light source designed to run at low currents for maximum life • Up to 34 loops of input and control with all EZ-ZONE RM temperature control features • Temperature / limit loops • Power switching • Current measurement • Logic

Fiber Optic Temperature Probes are Ideal for RF Environments The fiber optic temperature probes are specifically designed for high RF environments. They are immune to the electrical noise found in plasma chambers but offer industry-leading accuracy, precision and reliability. The probes can be positioned in hard to reach areas and can be focused to measure small or precise locations. EZ-ZONE RMZ Offers Fiber Optic Sensing Capabilities and EtherCAT® Communications The EZ-ZONE RMZ integrates fiber optics, PID temperature control and EtherCAT® communications into a single package. It features multi-channel control, hosting up to four channels of fiber optic inputs as well as supporting up to 30 additional control loops from other EZ-ZONE RM modules. These modules support a wide array of capabilities including I/O, logic, current measurement, power switching and more. EZ-ZONE RMF Offers Additional Fiber Optic Inputs for Expansion Opportunities The EZ-ZONE RMF module is a dedicated fiber optic input module integrating the advanced control technology of the EZ-ZONE system with one to eight channels of fiber optic temperature sensing. The EZ-ZONE RMF can also serve as additional inputs to the EZ-ZONE RMZ enabling extensive expansion opportunities for future system needs. The EZ-ZONE RMF is ideal either as an expansion module or configured with built-in temperature control loops (outputs via EZ-ZONE RME module). The EZ-ZONE RMF can be used independently when only sensing is required.

Watlow’s Fiber Optic Temperature Measurement and Control System Offers Improved Accuracy, Precision and Reliability in High RF Environments By combining advances in fluorescent temperature sensing with the power of the proven EZ-ZONE® RM control system, Watlow® developed a best-in-class fiber optic temperature measurement and control system that provides industry-leading performance for your specific application. By integrating fiber optic sensing capabilities into the EZ-ZONE RM control system, users will save space, improve performance with faster response times while simplifying their control system. Watlow’s EZ-ZONE RMZ and EZ-ZONE RMF make the system adaptable to specific customer requirements. Both are compatible with all other modules within the EZ-ZONE RM family and self-discover all existing modules within the system making a seamless integration into your temperature control/logic system.

Key component of a Watlow Ecosystem Solution • Integrates EZ-ZONE® RM, RMA PLUS™ and PM PLUS® controllers and ASPYRE AT power controllers for a complete solution including Modbus® TCP, EtherNet/IP™, or EtherCAT® communication. • Eliminates discrete wiring between temperature controllers and power controllers for each heater through the highspeed bakcplane interface with Watlow controllers. • Enables data collection and diagnostics from temperature, process and power control • Customizes for your application with programmable function blocks including logic, math, compare and more.

Improve Processes Designed to give a fast stable response even in heavy industrial environments, EFit SCR power controller will enable you to run continuously optimized heating processes with minimum down time. This faster throughput improves OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), helping you achieve your KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Increase throughput • Maximise utilisation of plant equipment thanks to fast stable control response Reduce down time • Reliably operates in heavy industrial conditions — high immunity to electromagnetic disturbances • Robust — operates in high temperature, humidity and altitude environments Control Precisely EFit SCR controller offers built in power stabilization and a variety of firing modes for different types of load, which lead to energy savings and higher quality end products when compared to more basic power controllers. Reduce hidden energy costs • No wasted energy — built in compensation provides stable power control even during power fluctuations, eliminating unexpected changes in heater temperature • Better power factor— save hidden energy costs with dedicated firing modes for each type of load, including a variety of burst modes that provide an efficient alternative to Phase Angle, such as advanced single cycle firing to reduce flicker in short-wave infrared heaters Consistently high quality end products that comply to standards • No scrap or rework – linearity better than ±2% of range, accurately controls heaters and maintains the correct load temperature

This EZ-ZONE RM controller family is extremely flexible and scalable

allowing mixing and matching of I/O for one to 152 control loops and

limits, up to 256 monitor points and other controller functions including

counters, timers, math, and logic in an integrated control solution.

The DIN-rail mountable modules can be used as stand-alone controllers,

but when combined with other EZ-ZONE RM modules, PM PLUS controllers

and ASPYRE AT power controllers they form a Watlow Ecosystem Solution

sharing I/O and function block programming as a system.

The EZ-ZONE RM controller family includes several module types:

A temperature and process control, monitoring and over/under temperature

limit module, a high-density control module, a high-density limit module,

an input/output (I/O) expansion module, a high-density monitor/scanner

module, a fiber optic temperature sensor module, an EtherCAT® module

and a data logging and field communications access module. A system is

configured by connecting any combination of module types and configuring

with Watlow’s COMPOSER® software to address specific application needs.

The perfect fit for simple heating applications Some Industrial processes such as heat treatment require precise temperatures in order to comply with regulations and it is imperative that the workpiece temperature is kept within specific limits. This can be difficult to achieve in industrial plants where the operation of large machinery can cause fluctuations in the voltage supply. In the case of resistive heaters a variation of 10% in the supply voltage will generate a 20% variation in the power to the load, resulting in undesirable temperature fluctuations. EFit SCR controller contains built in compensation that continues to apply stable power with better than ±2% linearity at the boundaries of the load, even during fluctuations in the supply. The result is a reliable, repeatable heating process and high quality end products compliant to demanding heat treatment standards. Connect Easily Straightforward connection and commissioning, combined with a compact format to maximise use of cabinet space makes EFit controller the perfect fit for power control in both new and retrofit applications. Easy Installation • Nothing to configure — plug and play • Nothing to fix — just clip onto DIN rail • Minimal connection — pre-wireable plug in connectors Easy Integration • Compact dimensions reduce cabinet costs • Integrates worldwide — global standard approvals and international voltages • Consistent form factor — same height and depth across the range • Ideal form and fit drop in replacement for EurothermTE10A

Easy to integrate and commission, yet highly cost effective, the EFit power controller provides no compromise control for resistive and infrared heating elements. Description Uncompromising process performance in a cost effective format Easy to integrate and commission, yet highly cost effective, the EFit SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) Power Controller provides no compromise control for resistive and infrared heating elements. Ideal for all heating applications and fully compliant to international quality, immunity, and emissions standards, Efit power controller achieves outstanding stable, precise control in the most demanding industrial environments, even when cabinet space is at a premium. Standardise Globally EFit power controllers offer peace of mind for installers working in a global environment where industry regulations form an essential part of the engineering supply chain. • Conformity to cUL directive (Canada and USA) • CCC exempt: product not listed in catalogue of products subject to compulsory certification • China RoHS • CE compliance to power controller product standards