Watlow CLS200 Compact Loop System

Watlow CLS200 Compact Loop System

DESCRIPTION

The Watlow Anafaze CLS200 series is a powerful line of  controllers, combining performance and flexibility with  compact design. The 4, 8, and 16 loop versions provide complete control solutions for a broad range of applications. Support for multiple types of sensor inputs is available, including thermocouples, RTDs, linear voltage, current  and frequency. Each controller can operate as a stand-alone  system, and includes built-in serial communications for  computer interface and data acquisition. Optional  programmable ramp and soak features allow complex  batch processing and sequencing. An enhanced features option offers cascade control, ratio control, differential control, process variable retransmit, and remote analog set point.

Features and Benefits 

PID control of up to 16 heat and cool loops 

• Minimal panel space per loop  

• Reduced installation time 

• More reliable: fewer parts means fewer failures

Auto-tune 

• Less time tuning 

• Achieve excellent control with less expertise

Menu-guided operation with full text display 

• Setup controller quickly 

• Easy to operate

Eight jobs stored and recalled 

• Quick to change from one process to another

Multiple and mixed inputs 

• Easy to change sensor types at the last minute 

• Less to learn, less inventory

Sensor failure detection 

• Reduce time troubleshooting reversed, shorted and  open sensors

High/low process and deviation alarms for each input 

• Configure alarms as needed to integrate with PLC or  other control elements

34 digital outputs 

• Flexible configuration: use outputs as needed for control  and alarms

EIA/TIA-232 and 485 communications 

• Use software to configure and operate 

• Integrate with other controllers and software

Firmware Options 

Choose firmware with the features needed for the  application: 

• Standard—includes closed-loop PID control, auto-tune, alarms, job memory, and failed sensor detection. 

• Extruder— includes the standard firmware features, with PID control specifically adapted for plastic extruders. 

• Ramp and Soak—includes the standard firmware features with the addition of ramp and soak and process variable retransmit. Each channel can be configured for standard PID control or ramp and soak operation. Unused control outputs on any channel can be configured for retransmit.