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User Interface

• 4.3 inch TFT PCAP color graphic touch screen

• LED backlife >50K hours

• 4 keys: Home, Main Menu, Back, Help

Control Loops

• 1 to 4 PID or ON-OFF control loops

• 0 to 6 Limit loops

• User-selectable action: heat, cool or heat/cool

• Auto-tune with TRU-TUNE+ adaptive control

Control Loops and Over-temperature Limits

• Input sampling: 10Hz

• Output update: 10Hz

Communications

• Ethernet Modbus® TCP

• Isolated communications

Profile Ramp and Soak Option

• Profile engine affects 1 to 4 loops in sync

• 40 profiles with 50 steps per profile

Data Logging

• User selectable parameters: Up to a maximum of 128 active

parameters depending on configuration

• Logging interval: Programmable increments between 0.1 seconds

and 60 minutes if logging to internal memory. Logging directly to

USB; 1.0 seconds to 60 minutes

• File types: .CSV for standard data logging or proprietary format for

encrypted data log option

• Storage: 80MB internal memory or to USB memory stick

• File transfer: Internal memory to USB host port or to Ethernet

Modbus® TCP

• Transfer options: On demand by user or user programmable based

on when a new data log file record is available. Utilizes TFTP and

Samba protocols

• Record: Date and time stamped

F4T Base Specifications

Line Voltage/Power

• High voltage option: 100 to 240VAC +10/-15%, 50/60Hz ±5%

• Low voltage option: 24 to 28VAC/VDC+10/-15%, 50/60Hz ±5%

• Power consumption: 23 W, 54VA

Environment

• NEMA 4X/IP65 front panel mount configuration only

• Operating temperature: 0 to 122°F (-18 to 50°C)

• Storage temperature: -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)

• Relative humidity: 0 to 90%, non-condensing

Agency Approvals

• UL®/EN 61010 Listed, File E185611 QUYX

• UL® 508 Reviewed

• CSA CC.C#14, File 158031

• FM Class 3545 (configurations with limit modules)

• AMS 2750 E compliant: Analog input process values. Tip: Maximize

field calibration accuracy and uniformity by using advanced F4T

features such as Calibration Offset and Linearization Function

Blocks. Refer to user manual for details.

• RoHS by design, China RoHS Level 2, W.E.E.E.

• CE

• Windows® Hardware Certification

Common Specifications

Line Voltage/Power

• Data retention upon power failure via nonvolatile memory

Functional Operating Range

• Type J: -346 to 2192°F (-210 to 1200°C)

• Type K: -454 to 2500°F (-270 to 1371°C)

• Type T: -454 to 750°F (-270 to 400°C)

• Type E: -454 to 1832°F (-270 to 1000°C)

• Type N: -454 to 2372°F (-270 to 1300°C)

• Type C: 32 to 4200°F (0 to 2315°C)

• Type D: 32 to 4200°F (0 to 2315°C)

• Type F: 32 to 2449°F (0 to 1343°C)

• Type R: -58 to 3214°F (-50 to 1767°C)

• Type S: -58 to 3214°F (-50 to 1767°C)

• Type B: 32 to 3300°F (0 to 1816°C)

• RTD (DIN): -328 to 1472°F (-200 to 800°C)

• Process: -1999 to 9999 units

Calibration Accuracy

• Calibration accuracy and sensor conformity: ±0.1% of

span, ±1°C at the calibrated ambient temperature and

rated line voltage

• Types R, S, B: ±0.2%

• Type T below -50°C: ±0.2%

• Calibration ambient temperature at 77°F ±5°F (25°C ±3°C)

• Accuracy span: 1000°F (540°C) min.

• Temperature stability: Typical ±0.1°F/°F (±0.1°C/°C) rise in

ambient max.

Key Features and Options

• 1 to 4 control loops with TRU-TUNE+ adaptive

control algorithm for superior controllability

• 40 profiles for ramp and soak

• Ethernet Modbus® TCP connectivity

• Multiple high-speed USB host ports

• Over/under-temperature limits for safety shutdown

• Universal, thermistor and ac current measurement inputs

• Inputs and outputs expandable from 1 to 36

• SENSOR GUARD prevents unplanned process shutdowns and

product loss by switching to a backup sensor if the primary

sensor fails

• High current outputs for up to 10A heaters or other loads

• Programmable timers, counters, math and logic

• Temperature, cascade, altitude, relative humidity, compressor

algorithms and Vaisala® humidity compensation

• Sequencer start-up and control

• Retransmit and remote set point

• USB configuration port

• Configuration settings can be stored and recalled

• Removable modules and connectors

• Front-panel mount and flush mounting options

• Right angle and front-screw terminal options

• UL® listed, CSA, CE, RoHS, W.E.E.E., FM

Features and Benefits

Batch processing with bar code data entry

• Easily collects and manages data records

• Inputs information from bar code scan for fast and easy

daty entry

• Offers foolproof processing via smart profile to part linkage

• Provides data security through password and data log

encrypted file options

• Improves manufacturing robustness via reminder screens

ensuring all data is entered during processing

• Helps ensure compliance with growing regulations and

minimizes warranty exposure

• Eliminates part processing skips or walk arounds due to

improved quality control

• Produces formatted data record report for easy receipt or

record management uses

Features and Benefits

4.3-inch, color touch panel with high-resolution, graphical

user-interface

• Shortens learning curve and reduces operator errors

• Allows channels, profiles, alarms, inputs and outputs to be

personalized with user defined names

Temperature PID, data logger, trend chart,

over/under-temperature limit, power switching,

math, logic, timers and counters combined into an

integrated system

• Lowers ownership costs

• Eliminates the need for separate discrete components

• Reduces complexity

• Simplifies design, ordering and installation

• Saves money

Robust algorithms for temperature, cascade, altitude,

humidity and compressor

• Improves process control

• Offers one to four channels of control

• Provides multiple PID sets

• Enables TRU-TUNE®+ adaptive control algorithm

• Offers 40 ramp and soak profiles with real-time clock and

battery backup

COMPOSER® graphical configuration PC software

• Speeds up and simplifies commissioning

• Archives and documents controller setup

• Connects with controller easily via Ethernet

Watlow’s F4T with INTUITION® Combines the Flexibility of a

Modular I/O Controller with Best-in-Class Ease of Use

The F4T with INTUITION® temperature process controller

from Watlow® offers a wide range of field removable I/O

modules for maximum design flexibility. Configurations

can be custom tailored to meet the scaling needs of

a tremendous range of equipment and applications

while providing exactly the hardware types required for

compatibility. The F4T controller also features a 4.3 inch,

color, graphical touch panel. Combining power, flexibility and

functionality, this new controller offers unmatched versatility,

and its best-in-class ease of use could very well make user

manuals a thing of the past.