Eurotherm? EPower? Controller from Watlow

Eurotherm? EPower? Controller from WatlowThe EPower Advanced SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) Power Controller uses the newest technologies and innovations to manage your process and reduce your energy costs. On every level it brings you the flexibility you need to best meet your requirements now and in the future.

Let us look after your power control for you and give you the peace of mind that you have the best for your process – even as it changes.

  • Flexibility – advanced technologies in harmony with modularity and ease of use to deliver your power control needs
  • Efficiency – world class power control with innovative features to minimize your energy costs with exceptional process performance
  • Peace of mind – a power controller that will bring you return on investment and can be adapted in the future if your requirements change – one product for all solutions


Revolutionary modularity and configurability to meet your needs

  • Easy ordering, configuration and maintenance through modular design
  • If your requirements change EPower controller can be easily adapted to meet your needs
  • Minimum spares holding – many options configurable through a common driver module e.g. firing mode, load, phases, control etc.
  • Up to four power control modules provide single and multi-phase control
  • Software configurable options to bring you flexibility


The options that you need

A single driver module can support up to four power modules – and hence four independent control loops.  Power modules are available in current ratings covering a range from 100A to 630A.  The driver module itself supports options boards to give you additional flexibility in your solution:

  • Communications – RS485 Modbus RTU, Profibus, DeviceNet?, Modbus TCP network protocols, CCLink*, EtherNet IP* and ProfiNet*
  • Predictive Load Management (PLM) – A powerful feature to effectively manage your power requirements across multiple machines to save on your energy costs. Read more about PLM.
  • Flexible I/O – The driver module supports standard I/O and up to three additional I/O boards with analogue inputs, analogue outputs, digital I/O and relay outputs
  • LTC – The Load Tap changer option for single phase unit applications only, allows for managing multi-tap transformers, preventing both increased harmonics and the reduction of power factor
  • Energy Counter – Available over communications and for display on user screens, customers can access up to 5 scalable counters, one per individual phases and a global energy usage counter

Features

Eurotherm? EPower? Controller Features:

  • Modular Design
  • Software Configurable
  • QuickStart Easy Setup
  • Advanced Configuration using Graphical Wiring Editor
  • Predictive Load Management
  • Flexible Communications

Applications

Eurotherm? EPower? Controller Applications:

  • Glass furnaces
  • Melt heat treatment
  • Food processing
  • Multi-channel heaters
  • High temperature furnaces
  • Induction heating
  • Plastics – Vacuum furnace

Specifications

Eurotherm? EPower? Controller Specifications:

Digital CommsCC link, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Modbus TCP, Profibus, ProfiNet
True-power-controlYes
Maximum Current (Amps)Compact 50-630A, Decentralised 800-4000A (MC)
Maximum Voltage (Volts)690V
Controlled Phases1-2 x 2, 1-4 x 1, 3
PLF and/or PLUYes
Current LimitYes
DiagnosticsYes
Alarm TypesYes
Input AnalogueYes
Input LogicYes
Firing Mode Phase AngleYes
Firing Mode Burst FiringYes
Heater Type Constant ResistanceYes
Heater Type SWIRYes
Heater Type Variable ResistanceYes
Heater Type Inductive/Transformer CoupledYes

 

Q&A

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Eurotherm? EPower? Controller Q & A:

+ What is the Eurotherm EPower? Controller?
The Eurotherm EPower? Controller is an advanced SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) power controller designed to provide precise and efficient control of electrical loads in industrial applications. It offers modularity, flexibility, and energy-saving features to optimize power management.
 
+ What is Predictive Load Management (PLM)?
Predictive Load Management is a feature that allows the EPower? Controller to effectively manage power requirements across multiple machines. It helps in reducing energy costs by optimizing load distribution and preventing overloading.
 
+ What are the available current ratings for the EPower? Controller?
The EPower? Controller offers power modules with current ratings ranging from 100A to 630A, providing flexibility to meet various load requirements.
 
+ Can the EPower? Controller be integrated with existing systems?

Yes, the EPower? Controller's support for multiple communication protocols allows for seamless integration with existing control systems, SCADA applications, and building management systems.

+  How does the modular design benefit users?

The modular design of the EPower? Controller offers several advantages:

  • Easy Ordering and Configuration: Simplifies the selection process.
  • Adaptability: Easily accommodates changes in application needs.
  • Reduced Spare Parts Inventory: Common driver modules can support multiple configurations.
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  • Scalability: Supports up to four power control modules for single and multi-phase control.

 

Downloads

Download Eurotherm? EPower? Controller Datasheet

 

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