Category: Watlow

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.

Specifications

Power Bases

• Single-phase, 1 controlled leg

Load Amp Range

•  12A, 24A and 48A options (see derating curves)

SCR and Amperage Rating

• SCCR rating 100.000A up to 480VAC with coordinated fusing

• SCCR rating 10.000A up to 240VAC with recommended

circuit breaker

• Power dissipation: Approximately 1 to 1.2 watts per amp

• Leakage current: 1mA at 25°C

Line and Load Voltage Range

• 100 to 480V

Voltage Frequency

• Automatically compensates for 47 to 63Hz

Controller Operating Supply Voltage

• 24VDC, 6W 6VA per ASPYRE AT unit

• Maximum 10 units powered via terminal screw and

backplane connector

• Use split-rail configuration when more units are required

Voltage and Current Measurement Accuracy

• ±2% of range

Typical Applications

• Furnace and ovens

• Autoclaves

• Kilns

• Heat treatment

• Glass industry

• Semiconductor

• Power generation

• Oil and gas

• HVAC

• Textiles

• Plastics

• Packaging

• Petrochemical

• Dryers and curing

This power controller family features multiple advanced

microprocessor-based firing and control mode algorithms.

Combined with diagnostics and several communications

options the product enables equipment and factory automation.

Controller firing modes include zero cross, burst firing,

single cycle, delayed triggering and phase angle. These

smart algorithms enable the product to easily control a

wide base of heater loads including nichrome, moly,

silicon carbide, tungsten quartz and infrared lamps and

transformer-coupled loads.

Modular and Scalable Power Controller Family Ideal for a Wide Range of Applications

Watlow’s new ASPYRE® DT power controller family is flexible

and scalable, and available with a variety of options allowing

one platform to be re-used across a wide range of applications,

which can help save time and money. ASPYRE DT models

available include sizes from 35 to 2100 amps.

This power controller family features multiple advanced

microprocessor-based firing and control mode algorithms.

Combined with diagnostics and several communications

options the product enables equipment and factory automation.

Controller firing modes include zero cross, burst firing,

single cycle, delayed triggering and phase angle. These

smart algorithms enable the product to easily control a

wide base of heater loads including nichrome, moly,

silicon carbide, tungsten quartz and infrared lamps and

transformer-coupled loads.

ASPYRE DT offers a comprehensive list of modular options

that deliver space and labor savings including controlled legs

(1. 2 or 3), semiconductor fusing, load current measurement,

amperage size and user interface.