Extech 1/4 DIN Temperature PID Controller
Features
- Eliminates over-shoot, unwanted process fluctuations, and drift
- Fuzzy Logic PID, Auto tuning, and Soft Start features
- 9 selections for thermocouple input type and 2 selections for RTD input with no hardware modification
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Extech 96VFL13 protects heaters from cold-starts by ensuring exact and slow heating of the product. PID with Fuzzy Logic eliminates over-shoot, unwanted process fluctuations, and drift. Soft Start provides careful, exact, and slow heating of the product which is ideal for Thermo-Plastic industry settings.
Design
Other features include a 4-digit LED display, easy navigation with a user-friendly menu and keypad, and one-touch auto tuning for quick setup and stable control. The controller features nine selections for thermocouple input type and 2 selections for RTD input without needing hardware modification.
- Thermocouple inputs type K: -58 to 2498°F (-50 to 1370°C)
- Thermocouple inputs type J: -58 to 1832°F (-50 to 1000°C)
- Thermocouple inputs type B: 32 to 3272°F ( 0 to 1800°C)
- Thermocouple inputs type T: -454 to 752°F (-270 to 400°C)
- Thermocouple inputs type E: -58 to 1382°F (-50 to 750°C)
- Thermocouple inputs type R or S: 32 to 3182°F ( 0 to 1750°C)
- Thermocouple inputs type N: -58 to 2372°F (-50 to 1300°C)
- Thermocouple inputs type C: -58 to 3272°F (-50 to 1800°C)
- Thermocouple inputs PT100Ω RTD (DIN): -328 to 1652°F (-200 to 850°C)
- Thermcouple inputs PT100Ω RTD (JIS): -328 to 1202°F (-200 to 650°C)
- Control/alarm relay: 5 Amp @ 110V, SPST (resistive load)
- DC current output: 4-20mA (resistive); Impedance < 600 ohms
- Accuracy: Thermocouple: ±1.8°F (1ºC); RTD: ±0.36°F (0.2ºC)
- Sampling time: Four (4) samples per second
- LED status: Alarm and Control output status
- Control modes: Fuzzy Logic enhanced three-term PID with Auto Tune
- Proportional band: 0 to 300.0%
- Integral time: 0 to 3600 seconds
- Derivative time: 0 to 900 seconds
- Hysteresis: 0.0 to 200.0 or 0.0 to 2000
- Cycle time: 1 to 100 seconds
- Front panel: Lexan construction, Drip/Dust proof; IR rating: IEC IP63
- Power supply: 90 to 264 VAC; 50/60 Hz (< 5VA power consumption)
- (1) Mounting bracket hardware
- (1) Set of screw terminals
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