| Watlow Introduces the Newest Member of the EZ-ZONE™ Family |
The EZ-ZONE PM controller extends the integrated control loop functions first introduced in the EZ-ZONE ST integrated controller to the popular 1/32 and 1/16 DIN panel mount package sizes. The EZ-ZONE PM controller is highly scalable so the user only pays for what is needed.
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| Controller Applications Boosted by EtherNet/IP™ |
Ethernet communications is rapidly gaining popularity in industrial controller applications by enabling the instantaneous exchange of information between processing equipment and companies' Ethernet-based management systems. Watlow product manager, Sean Wilkinson, says Ethernet technology is becoming widely accepted due to multiple factors.
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| Watlow's E-SAFE® II Hybrid Power Switch |
Watlow's new patent pending E-SAFE® II hybrid power switch provides reliable and accurate power switching for the foodservice industry. E-SAFE II offers a switching life of four million cycles at 35 amperes at a high ambient temperature rating of 70°C (158°F) providing superior performance in foodservice applications.
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| Watlow is Introducing Products to Address Mercury Ban |
Electric heating elements are a staple of cooking, baking, frying, holding and steaming food products, and mercury is a commonly used element in power switching devices, which control these heaters. However, mercury is rapidly being phased out in the United States and around the world, and Watlow is responding to the call for mercury-free products.
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| Watlow's NO-ARC Relay Technology Extends Life of Controllers |
Electromechanical relay technology has been the same for many years. So has the electrical arcing that can shorten the life of such relays. But this engineering "fact of life" has changed thanks to a new technology developed by Watlow engineers.
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| Adaptive Tuning May Address PID Controller Needs |
When considering whether adaptive tune control is right for an application, there are several key aspects to explore. This article explores the importance and features of adaptive tuning, and the factors to consider when considering adaptive tuning for your application.
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| Watlow Adds the CAST-X 500 to Its Circulation Heater Line |
Watlow recently released the CAST-X 500 circulation heater. It is the newest and smallest heater in Watlow's CAST-X product line. This small, lightweight circulation heater is ideal for demanding gas and liquid applications, is safe and will not burn the fluids being heated.
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