Power Controllers
Principles of 3-Phase Electrical Systems
Although single-phase electricity is used to supply common domestic and office electrical appliances, three phase alternating current (a.c.) systems are almost universally used to distribute electrical power and to supply electricity directly to higher power equipment.
Electrical Circuit Relationships
Almost nothing affects us more in our daily lives than electricity. Electricity heats and cools buildings, provides light, brings electric machinery to life and provides the “spark of life” in gasoline engines. Electricity plays an important part in Watlow heaters too. Electric current through a heater’s resistance wire produces heat energy. This heat energy is used by the work load to perform some process.
ASPYRE® SCR Power Controllers
Watlow’s new ASPYRE SCR power controller family is flexible and scalable, and available with a variety of options allowing one platform to be re-used across a wide range of applications, which can help save time and money. ASPYRE models available include sizes from 35 to 700 amps.
This power controller family features multiple advanced microprocessor-based firing and control mode algorithms. Combined with diagnostics and several communications options the product enables equipment and factory automation.
Controller firing modes include zero cross, burst firing, single cycle, delayed triggering and phase angle. These smart algorithms enable the product to easily control a wide base of heater loads including Nichrome®, moly, silicon carbide, tungsten quartz and infrared lamps and transformer-coupled loads. ASPYRE offers a comprehensive list of modular options that deliver space and labor savings including controlled legs (1, 2 or 3), semiconductor fusing, load current measurement, amperage size and user interface.
ASPYRE DT 35A-40A USER MANUAL REV E
ASPYRE DT 60A-210A USER MANUAL REV G
ASPYRE DT 300A-800A USER MANUAL REV E
ASPYRE® AT SCR Power Controllers
The ASPYRE® AT is a family of flexible, compact and scalable smart SCR power controllers. It features multiple advanced firing and control mode algorithms combined with sophisticated diagnostics. The ASPYRE AT integrates easily with EZ-ZONE® RM, PM PLUS® and RMA PLUS™ controllers as part of a Watlow® ecosystem solution.
Key Features
• Amperage options: 12, 24 and 48 amps
• Line and load voltage: Up to 480V
• Configurations: Single-phase switching, up to 16 zones connected via the inter-module bus backplane
• Line voltage, load voltage and load current measurement
• Heater bakeout function
• Diagnostics including open load circuit, partial load failure and SCR short circuit detection
• DIN-rail heatsink and base plate cooling and mounting options
• Optional analog input, analog output, two digital I/O points and electromechanical relay
• Agency approvals including c-UL® 508 Listed, CE, RoHS and 94-V0 enclosure flame resistance rating
• Easy setup with COMPOSER® software’s new guided setup feature
• Function block diagram programming with logic, math, compare, discrete alarm and variable blocks
ASPYRE AT FAQ
DIN-A-MITE® A
The DIN-A-MITE® A power switching device controller is designed and manufactured with quality features expected from Watlow. DIN-A-MITE A capabilities include single-phase zero-cross switching up to 25 amperes at 600VAC (see rating curve). A unique integrated design removes the guesswork associated with selecting a proper heat sink and adequate terminations for the application. DIN-rail and back panel mounting is standard on this family of power switching devices. The DIN-A-MITE is also mercury free.
Variable time base, 4-20mA process control or VAC/VDC input contactor versions are available. All configurations are model number dependent and factory selectable. This power controller includes 200KA short circuit current rating (SCCR) tested up to 480VAC to prevent arc flash with required fusing.
Dinamite Retrofit Guide & user manual Dinamite A User Guide Dinamite A Drawing
DIN-A-MITE Wiring Safety Guide
DIN-A-MITE® B
The DIN-A-MITE® B is a low-cost, highly compact and versatile solid state electric heat controller. The DIN-A-MITE B capabilities include single-phase and three-phase zero-cross switching up to 40 and 22 amperes, respectively at 600VAC (see rating curve). This electric heat controller's design includes proper heat sinking and terminations simplifying integration into applications. DIN-rail and back panel mounting is standard on this electric heat controller. The DIN-A-MITE controller is also mercury free.
Variable time base, 4-20mA process control or VAC/VDC input contactor versions are available. A shorted silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) alarm option is also available. All configurations are model number dependent and factory selectable. This power controller also includes 200KA short circuit current rating (SCCR) tested up to480VAC to prevent arch flash with required fusing.
Dinamite B User Guide Dinamite B Drawing
DIN-A-MITE Wiring Safety Guide
DIN-A-MITE® C
The DIN-A-MITE C silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) power controller provides a low cost, compact and versatile solid state controller option for controlling electric heat. This solid state controller is designed and manufactured with the quality features expected from Watlow. DIN-rail and standard panel mounting plus a cabinet thru-wall mount version are available.
Basic features of the solid state controller include single-phase, three-phase/two leg, and three-phase/three leg, 24-600VAC operation. Current switching capabilities range from 30 to 80A depending on the model ordered.
Variable time base, linear voltage and current process control or VAC/VDC input contactor versions are available. Single-phase, phase angle firing and current limiting are also available. All configurations are model number dependent and factory selectable. This solid state power controller includes 200KA short circuit current rating (SCCR) tested up to 480VAC to prevent arch flash with required fusing.
Dinamite C User Guide DCx(1,2)-xxxx-xxxx drawing DCx0-xxxx-xxxx drawing DCxT-xxxx-xxxx drawing
DIN-A-MITE Wiring Safety Guide
DIN-A-MITE® D
The DIN-A-MITE® D silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) power controller provides an inexpensive, versatile product for controlling heat in an efficient package. This SCR controller is designed and manufactured with the quality features expected from Watlow. The back panel mounting matches the footprint of the industry standard mercury displacement relay. There is no need to worry about mercury; the DIN-A-MITE controller is mercury free.
The DIN-A-MITE Style D is capable of zero-cross switching up to 100 amperes single-phase, at 600VAC at 86°F (30°C), depending on the model selected. Two or three controllers used together can control three-phase. It is totally touch-safe and includes standard back panel mounting, on-board semiconductor fuses (accessible from the front) and a current transformer option for external load current monitoring. An optional “shorted SCR detector” feature is available on some models. This model is UL®508 listed and C-UL®and CE certified. These agency approvals are ideal for those panel builders that require agency approvals on their panels and cabinets.
Variable time base, 4-20mA process control, or VAC/VDC input contactor options are available. All configurations are model number dependent and factory selectable. This power controller also includes 200KA short circuit current rating (SCCR) tested up to 480VAC to prevent arch flash with required fusing.
Dinamite D user guide Dinamite D drawing
DIN-A-MITE Wiring Safety Guide
E-SAFE® II
Discontinued product please contact Sensemaster for Alternative
The E-SAFE® II hybrid power switch provides reliable and accurate power switching up to 35 amperes at 158°F (70°C). This mercury-free product is specifically designed to operate in the higher ambient temperatures of foodservice applications.
The use of mercury in relays is being eliminated by regulations in the United States and around the world. The E-SAFE II is the best choice for replacing mercury relay switches and the best performing product at the most economical price. Because of the product's unique design, there is no need to purchase costly heat sinks used with traditional solid state relays (SSRs). In addition, since this is a three-phase device, there is no need to wire multiple command signals. With a switching life of millions of cycles and an ambient rating of 158°F (70°C), with no heat sink required, this product is superior to typical SSRs.
The E-SAFE II hybrid power switch provides foodservice operators with longer contact life and higher performance than typical mechanical contactors used in equipment. By using Watlow's patent NO-ARC technology, the E-SAFE II can switch millions of cycles to increase the life of the product with reduced noise and increased temperature accuracy. E-SAFE II's inherent ability to operate at fast cycle times make it an ideal complimentary product for a time, proportional, integral derivative (PID)controller.
E-Safe II User Manual E-Safe II Specification
POWER SERIES™
Watlow has manufactured solid state power controllers for over forty years. Watlow's POWER SERIES™ is a microprocessor-based product that features application flexibility unmatched by any other silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) power and solid state controller on the market today.
Watlow's POWER SERIES solid state controllers include single- and three-phase models from 65 to 250 amperes. Field configurable phase-angle or zero-cross firing improves application flexibility on-site where needed.
50/60Hz independent operation allows utilization almost everywhere in the world without special calibration considerations. Serial communication via Modbus® RTU allows setup and monitoring of load status from a computer station or control room.
On-board semiconductor fusing improves reliability by protecting the SCRs from heater short circuits. Plus, on-board heater bakeout and control diagnostics can help eliminate initial start up problems. All these benefits are in a touch-safe package that can be quickly and easily mounted in a control cabinet.
Watlow's POWER SERIES solid state controllers are UL® listed and C-UL® recognized, ensuring that they meet world safety and operational standards.
Power series User Manual Power series Dimensions
QPAC
The QPAC modular controller from Watlow is a modular silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) power controller with plug-in features for flexibility. Bases are rated from 150 to 1000 amperes in one-phase and three-phase, two leg configurations.
A variety of transformers from 120 to 480VAC, along with 50/60Hz operation, enable the QPAC modular controller to operate in applications anywhere. Plug-in control cards set the QPAC's SCR firing modes: solid state contactor, burst firing (zero cross) or phase-angle models and are available with a wide variety of options. High speed fuses are included to protect the SCR modular controller from short circuit currents. 200KA short circuit current rating (SCCR) prevents arc flash.
QPAC User Guide QPAC Dimensions
SERIES CZR
The SERIES CZR solid state relay provides a low-cost, highly-compact and versatile solid state option for controlling electric heat. With DIN-rail and back panel mounting standard on every controller, the CZR solid state relay allows for simple and quick installation.
The extensive capabilities of the SERIES CZR include single-phase, 18 to 42 ampere zero-cross switching up to 600VAC (see output rating curve). It's unique integrated design removes the guess work associated with selecting a proper heat sink and precise terminations for the application.
This solid state relay controller holds many agency certifications and is ideal for applications that require UL®, CSA and CE approvals. The SERIES CZR is available in VAC/VDC input contactor versions and all configurations are model number dependent and factory selectable.
Series CZR User Manual Series CZR Specification
Solid State Relays
Watlow solid state relays (SSR) offer many of the advantages of solid state power controllers, but at a lower cost. Watlow's extensive knowledge in power controller design led to the development of a special fast cycle input card that enables a solid state relay to operate from a standard 4-20mA instrumentation command signal. Test results show that zero-cross solid state relays in combination with the fast cycle card promote better temperature control and longer heater life than slow cycle relays. Through a time proportional cycle rate of 1⁄10 of a second, heater life will be extended.
Both low and high voltage solid state relays are available from 24 to 660VAC. All ac output models include back-to-back silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs) for a more rugged design than the traditional triac-based solid state relay. The internal design allows it to tolerate high currents and harsh electrical environments of heavy industry. Watlow also offers a switched VDC model for dc heating applications.
Watlow provides all of the components necessary for trouble-free operation. This includes two standard convenience items: a thermal foil to ensure proper thermal transfer from the relay to the heat sink and belleville washers to ensure that the relay is mounted with sufficient pressure to enable good heat transfer. Matched semiconductor fuses and heat sinks are available to complete the power switching package.
SSR Mount & Installation SSR Drawing
