NEW Partlow Series Controller Basics

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NEW Partlow Series Controller Basics
Function Choose from a variety of controller
types including analog or digital temperature,
process, valve motor, limit and profile
controller models See individual model specs
for details.
Control Capabilities Expanded user-selectable
operator modes including auto-tune, manual tune
and ramping for improved controller accuracy and
comprehensive process control. See individual
specifications for details.
Display New improved easy to use Human Machine
Interface (HMI) with larger digits and
customizable operator menu for quick setup
ability to display only the necessary application
information parameters to prevent operator
information overload.
Power Supply All popular voltages supported by
Partlow recorder products for easy installation
including 24VDC Transmitter Power Supply 100 -
240 VAC See individual specifications for
details.
NEW Jumperless Configuration New jumperless
configuration requiring no link jumpers for
simple error free setup via keypad/front panel
NEW Faster Communications New faster
communication speed and user selectable ASCII and
Modbus serial communications available on new
generation Series models New improved PC
configuration software See individual product
specifications for details.
Agency Approvals Partlow Series controllers are
rated and available with the following agency
approvals UR/cUR, CE and UL to comply with most
user process application and operating
requirements.
Outputs New plug and play output cards include
relay, SSR, Triac and DC Linear options making it
possible to stock one ¼, 1/8 or 1/16 DIN base
unit adding extra boards only as needed Process
and loop alarms and transmitter power supply
option also available on new Series controllers
for comprehensive control and user application
flexibility See individual product
specifications for details.
Inputs Thermocouple, RTD, DC Linear Volt/Amp and
choice of remote or local setpoint option
available on new Series controllers for precise
process control See individual product
specifications for details.
Backwards Compatibility Backward compatible panel
cutout, housing and wiring terminal capability
ensure that no time is wasted changing wiring
diagrams from older generation to new.
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NEW Partlow MLC9000 Bus Controller Basics
Compact Din Rail Mount System DIN rail designed
to be built directly into a behind the panel
(BTP) machine control system that easily expands
via simply snapping in additional modules
(allowing up to 32 PID control loops to be
connected to a single BCM) onto the rail.
100 ms Sample Times Fast scan rates for highly
dynamic and real-time process control.
Standard Hot-Swap Configuration Pull out
defective loop control without having to turn off
system power BCM automatically reconfigures
replacement LCM requiring no operator
intervention and virtually no downtime between
repairs.
Control Capabilities New continuous adaptive/self
tune as well as pre-tune (heat/cool), easy-time
(heat only), and standard soft start for
uncompromized performance and maximum
productivity
Expanded Loop Control Modules Enables users to
choose from 1, 3, or 4 loops including heater
break single loop or three loop input variety
designed to suit the needs of the plastics
industry.
Communications Expanded field bus communications
enable the MLC9000 to operate within all popular
industry communication protocols including
CANOpen, EtherNet/IP, Modbus?RTU, Profibus and
DeviceNet for seamless integration and
application versatility.
Inputs Improved sensor management can detect when
process sensor input (e.g. thermocouple, RTD,
etc) has broken. MLC9000 can be re-programmed
to turn off or go to a preset power or average
power value to prevent process runaway under
fault conditions and to implement required safety
procedures.
Outputs New 3-Loop Heater Break Alarm feature
works similar to an amp meter by immediately
alerting the machine operator to a fault in the
heater load. Detects short circuits, low or over
current as they occur to prevent production
problems and ensure superior control and product
quality.
Windows PC Configuration Promotes centralized
programming and point to click setup of the MLC
system e.g. cloning of PID loops. Drag and drop
configurable user data assemblies eliminate need
for complicated ladder logic programming
knowledge prewritten routines also available to
further simplify system setup.