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Eurotherm EFit SCR Process Controller Released

September 23, 2015 | Product News

Easy to integrate and commission, yet highly cost effective, the EFit power controller provides no compromise control for resistive and infrared heating elements. Ideal for a broad range of single phase applications requiring heater power between 1.6kW and 25kW, EFit delivers highly stable power control with excellent value for money in a simple yet efficient solution with these features:

Connect Easily

Straightforward connection and commissioning, combined with a compact format to maximize use of cabinet space makes EFit 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

Improve Processes

Designed to give a fast stable response even in heavy industrial environments, EFit 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

  • Maximize use 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 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

Standardize 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

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Eurotherm Highlights Products that Meet NADCAP’s AMS2750E Requirements for Furnace Thermal Uniformity Testing

September 23, 2015 | Product News

Eurotherm provides a range of products that meet the accuracy, data collection, storage, and reporting requirements of the new standard:

TUS Recorder

The 6100A TUS Recorder offers unrivalled input accuracy with a 125ms total sample rate for up to 15, high accuracy, universal temperature inputs. The 6100A TUS Recorder easily meets the requirements of AMS2750E (Table 3 Specification – Field Test Instrument +/-1ºF) – with instant on accuracy, an overall max error of +/-0.5ºF, and high stability to minimize drift; this is a best in class device designed for the Heat Treating Industry. The portability of the TUS recorder makes it extremely versatile and, with 15 thermocouple inputs, is suitable for any small or medium sized furnace.

TUS (Temperature Uniformity Survey) Software

Temperature Uniformity Survey reports are a mandatory part of AMS2750E pyrometry compliance, and the report content and format are well defined in the specification. With the advent of digital recorders, it is possible to take the output from the survey recorder and automate the production of the report. This adds a desirable level of efficiency to the whole process of thermal process equipment accreditation. This new package automates the production of survey reporting by combining the secure .uhh file data from a Field Test Instrument with the database management of Eurotherm Review. This directly produces reports that comply with the requirements of AMS2750E.

6180 AeroDAQ

Using a furnace when it has exceeded the allowable period for calibration, TUS (Thermal Uniformity Survey), or SAT (System Accuracy Test) can result in audit noncompliance, and monetary loss. AMS2750E is forcing aerospace suppliers to adopt rigorous procedures for furnace maintenance. The AeroDAQ is designed to help you comply with Aerospace industry standards. The 6180 AeroDAQ provides thermocouple life monitoring functionality based on AMS2750E, Sections 3.1.5 and 3.1.5.3. Both thermocouple Uses and Days remaining are accounted for to help assure that thermocouples are not used beyond their maximum life as per AMS2750E.

NANODAC Recorder / Controller

A data recorder with PID control, the nanodac recording functionality uses the secure strategies and UHH format developed by Eurotherm through years of recording expertise. As well as multiple real-time views and historical review on the product, multiple data archiving strategies are provided using the 50MB onboard Flash memory, removable USB, and data transfer via FTP to a specified server. Heat Treatment is one of the many processes that often needs to vary the set point of the control process over a set period of time; this is achieved by using a set-point program. The nanodac offers an optional Dual Programmer option supporting up to 100 programs locally, each program supporting 25 segments. The nanodac also provides remote access to a further 100 programs that can be easily retrieved via FTP and 100 programs using the USB memory stick.

3500 Precision Temperature Controller

The 3508 and 3504 offer much more than temperature control – advanced features and options make them capable of small machine control. They provide flexible I/O options to control and measure a multitude of processes – temperature, potential, humidity, flow, pressure, level, viscosity, additive dosing, and many more. Specialist function blocks, recipe selection, setpoint programmers, maths, logic, timer functions, and flexible communication options are just a few examples of what makes these instruments a key part of a total process solution.

6000 Series Data Loggers

These data loggers offer the built-in protection and traceability you need. Your most valuable asset is the data collected for process and legislation purposes. Protection includes Audit Trail for 21CFR Part 11 and Nadcap applications, with recorded login, use of unique usernames and passwords. The 6180A offers unrivalled input accuracy with a 125ms total sample rate for up to 48 input channels. Input channels are freely configurable to suit your process requirements. Each instrument has an intuitive, touch screen display to enable operators to clearly view process data in varying formats. All have onboard Flash data storage capability, Ethernet communication, and choice of Compact Flash or SD Card. Data is stored in a tamper resistant binary format that can be used for secure, long term records of your process.

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Servomex Introduces the Next Generation of Tunable Diode Lasers for Oxygen and Ammonia Measurements

September 22, 2015 | Product News

Next Generation Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) process oxygen monitor from Servomex combines unique features, leading performance, and reduced cost-of ownership in a revolutionary compact design. It offers in-situ cross stack applications to deliver exceptional performance benefits in a revolutionary compact design. Servomex’s pioneering approach to design has produced an analyzer that occupies a footprint up to 1/10th the size of the competitors products. This provides instant benefits in terms of installation ease and flexibility.

The SERVOTOUGH MiniLaser Oxy delivers exceptional TDL performance, with a fast response to measuring O2 in a wide range of applications. Using the latest Wavelength Modulated Spectroscopy (WMS) measurement techniques with unique Servomex signal processing, the MiniLaser provides the most stable, repeatable results with minimal cross interference from other gases.

    Flexible

  • Revolutionary compact design
  • Performs in high particulate environments
  • WMS minimizes cross interference from background gases
  • Diverse mounting: ideal for ducts, stacks, & reactor installations
    Easy to Use

  • Simple to install & operate
  • Robust, reliable TDL measurement
  • Ethernet & 4-20mA connectivity as standard
  • Easy to configure via user friendly keypad or TCP/IP Ethernet

    Low Cost of Ownership

  • Small, light intuitive alignment for easy installation and maintenance
  • Non-depleting TDL technology requires no replacement
  • No moving parts, no consumables
  • No sampling system reduces maintenance costs
  • Low window purge flow reduces costs
  • No Hazardous Area Purge required
    Unrivaled Performance

  • WMS improves S/N ratio
  • Process temperatures up to 500°C & pressures up to 16 bar abs
  • Fast response time < 1 sec for in-situ applications
  • Low detection limit No zero drift

    Benchmark Compliance

  • ATEX, IECEx & North American hazardous area approvals
  • Approved for process Zone 1
  • SIL2 approved
  • CE approved

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M-System Introduces the new DL8 series — An Inexpensive Web-Enabled Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)

September 21, 2015 | Product News

M-System’s model DL8 is a remote terminal unit with basic web server function. Various sensor signals are gathered from built-in I/O modules or remote I/Os connected through Ethernet Modbus/TCP and monitored through Intranet or Internet using a web browser. Users do not need any additional application program to view the data. User-friendly browser views are already installed: Data, Trend and Event Log views. Each one is basic but useful, designed for ease of browsing on a small screen of smart phones and tablets.

    Functions and Features:

  • Simple remote monitoring via internet without needing to build up a complex PC-based system
  • Pre-installed user-friendly browser view for remote data access through smart phones or tablets
  • Reporting by e-mails
  • Local data stored in an SD card memory
  • Various network protocols are usable: TCP/IP, SMTP client, HTTP server, FTP client and server, Modbus/TCP master and slave
  • R8 Series remote I/O modules available to accept a wide variety of field signals

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Red Lion Graphite Goes Mobile

August 21, 2015 | Product News

The Red Lion Graphite® operator panel is an industry leader in performance and communication protocols. When the application requires additional control or connectivity, plug-in the Graphite modules. Red Lion offers mobile access to HMI technology to facilitate the management of assets and production performance. This means that HMI units are no longer tethered to a hardware connection with custom-designed screens for displaying process data aligned to the objects on the screen with these features:

Protocol Conversion

This has become a big deal now as legacy systems are upgraded. With the Red Lion Graphite Series, you have built-in protocol conversion. Not just any old converter – 300 different protocols, which keeps growing. How about thirteen simultaneous conversions over the Ethernet port or ports at once? What are some of the protocols that are of interest?: BACnet, Ethernet I/P Modbus TCP, and so on.

    Protocols

  • CAN
  • J1939
  • Device Net
  • PROFIBUS
  • HSPA+ Cellular

Multiple Modules

We are all used to requiring external I/O to read or write the process data signals. Not any more – just look at the picture at right below. At the rear of the 15-inch Graphite, there are eight plug-in slots. Some of the modules listed:

  • 8 D/I
  • 8 Relay Out
  • 6 Solid State Outputs
  • 4 Universal Analog I/P
  • 4 Analog Outputs
  • 8 DC mA I/P
  • 8 DC Volt I/P
  • 8T/C I/P
  • 6 RTD I/P
  • Strain Gauge I/P – Various O/P
Red Lion Graphite Modules

Built-in PID Control

The Red Lion Graphite series has PID control built-in. Now I can control my process without the need for another piece of hardware to provide the control features. One less point of failure.

Built for Tough Environments

Industrial and municipal facilities are a tough place for instrumentation to survive. The Graphite is built tough! There is a cast aluminum metal housing able to withstand shock and vibrations along with extreme temperatures – minus 30 Degrees Centigrade to plus 60 Degrees Centigrade.

    Approvals:

  • UL Class 1, Division 2
  • ATX zone 2/22
  • IECEx zone 2
  • EN 61326-1 to Industrial Locations
  • IEC/EN 61010-1
  • RoHS Compliant

Wireless Capability

It used to be that remote access was only possible if your HMI was networked with an Ethernet cable – not true anymore. With the newly released HSPA cellular wireless module, you can now view, edit, control and update data from your Red Lion HMI Graphite from virtually anywhere.


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