Watlow Electric Series 96 User Manual

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Firmware and
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Watlow’s SERIES 96 is a powerful 
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DIN dual display
controller that offers many advanced functions. This new
controller can be tailored to perform hardware and software
needs with hardware modules that are pluggable and
exchangeable and software menus that may be user
programmed to fit exact application requirements.
With one universal input, a second auxiliary input and four
outputs the SERIES 96 can be programmed to perform:
temperature measurement, input event switching, remote
set point input, heating, boost heating, cooling, alarms,
digital communications, ramp and soak and retransmit.
These features make this controller ideally suited for
applications in markets such as plastics packaging,
semiconductor, food processing and lab equipment.
Set point ramping operations include two files with eight
steps in each. The files can be linked to create a 16-step
profile.
With fast 10Hz sampling, variable time base burst firing
outputs, NEMA 4X front panel and 0.1 percent calibration
accuracy this control can easily handle some of the
toughest application needs.
The SERIES 96 is manufactured by ISO 9001 registered
Watlow Controls and reliably backed by a three-year
warranty.
Features and Benefits
Burst fire
Increase heater life/better temperature controllability
One input, one auxiliary input, four outputs
Powerful flexibility at a competitive price
No dipswitches
Easily configurable from the front panel
Multiple set points
Flexible automatic control
Pluggable output modules
Field expandable
Fast 10Hz sampling
Improved control responsiveness
Programmable menus (Patent pending)
Can be self-tailored for exact user needs
Open loop break protection
Indication of thermal loop problem
NEMA 4X (IP65)
Water and corrosion resistant front panel can be
washed down
16 programmable ramp and soak steps
Profiles of dynamic production processes can be
programmed into the controller
Automatic tuning
Easy one step tuning of PID control parameters
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1241 Bundy Boulevard, P.O. Box 5580
Winona, Minnesota 55987-5580  USA
Phone: +1 (507) 454-5300 
FAX: +1 (507) 452-4507
Internet: www.watlow.com
E-mail: info@watlow.com 
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Registered Company
 
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