WATCONNECT? Control Panels from Watlow

WATCONNECT? Control Panels from WatlowWATCONNECT? standard control panels that are quickly configured to your specific application requirements and delivered within two weeks. WATCONNECT panels integrate Watlow’s high-quality heater, sensor, temperature controller and power controller products for a complete thermal solution. Normally, competitive custom panels require significantly longer lead times. The broad range of standard features allow customers to quickly configure panels that usually would be considered custom for delivery within two weeks. Watlow’s customers will be impressed with the speed and ease of specifying, selecting, pricing, ordering and delivery. WATCONNECT panels are flexible and scalable; there are thousands of configurable, pre-engineered panel solutions available.

Features

WATCONNECT? Control Panels Features:

  • Full documentation provided for all WATCONNECT control panels at the time of quotation
    • Eliminates lengthy approval process and phone calls Watlow’s F4T process controllers provide data logging and Ethernet
    • Provides real time and historical data management of process parameters
  • Range of standard input / output (I/O) options
    • Provide the user with a higher level of monitoring and control, assuring an efficient and safe operation
  • WATCONNECT enclosure easily mounts to wall or frame
    • Decreases installation time
  • Bottom, right and top power entries
    • Provides multiple options for accessing and making connections to the inside of the panel
  • IP-20 finger-safe construction
    • Decreases chance of electrical shock for service and maintenance personnel
  • Fast acting fuses
    • Protects sensitive solid state components from damaging currents
  • Available illuminated E-Stop
    • Allows quick emergency shut down
  • Variety of cooling options
    • Suited for a wide range of environmental conditions
  • Carbon steel and stainless steel enclosure materials available
    • Offers materials that are most economical for the user’s application
  • Supports a wide variety of sensor inputs including ASTM thermocouple types J, K and T, 3 wire 100 ohm RTD and 4 to 20mA process input
    • Provides the customer a variety of process signals to ensure compatibility with field equipment

Q&A

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WATCONNECT? Control Panels Q & A:

+ What is the WATCONNECT? Control Panel?
The WATCONNECT? Control Panel is a pre-engineered thermal system solution that integrates Watlow's heaters, sensors, temperature controllers, and power controllers into a single, customizable panel. It offers thousands of configuration options and is designed for quick delivery—typically within two weeks.
 
+ What certifications do the WATCONNECT? Control Panels have?
WATCONNECT? panels are UL? listed and cUL? listed, investigated to the requirements of UL508A and the Canadian Electrical Code CAN/CSA C22.2. They are certified for both non-hazardous and hazardous locations, including Type 4, 4X, 1, 12, and IP65 ratings.
 
+ What types of enclosures are available?
Enclosures are available in carbon steel and stainless steel materials. They can be mounted on walls or frames and offer various power entry options, including top, side, or bottom entries, to suit different installation requirements.
+ What sensor inputs are supported?

WATCONNECT? panels support a wide variety of sensor inputs, including:

  • ASTM thermocouple types J, K, and T
  • 3-wire 100 ohm RTD
  • 4 to 20mA process inputs
+ What safety features are included?

Safety features encompass:

  • Tool-operated, ?-turn mechanical latches for secure hinged doors
  • Lockout/tagout functionality on disconnects
  • Independent high-temperature limit controls
  • Safety mechanical contactors that remove power during fault conditions 

 

 

Downloads

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