The latest addition to Eurotherm's Series 2000 family of process and temperature controllers is a powerful multifunction controller/programmer available in a single, dual or three-loop format. The Model 2704 is a high accuracy, high stability instrument designed for demanding multiloop control applications such as furnaces, kilns, heat treatment processes and a wide range of other critical batch production processes. Eurotherm claims that for its size, it is the most advanced controller ever produced.
The 2704 features an innovative 120 x 160 pixel electro-luminescent display on which all the process information is displayed. Process and programming information can thus be presented in bright, easily understood graphical form, making programming, set-up and operation much simpler. The user interface is menu driven via the display and seven front panel keys provide great flexibility and ease of operation. Despite outstanding functionality, the 2704 has just a ¼ DIN (96 x 96 mm) profile, and is designed for panel mounting.
The instrument incorporates a unique self-correcting input circuit to maintain calibration accuracy. This maximises accuracy and performance during warm up and changes in ambient temperature. Configuration is achieved either via the front panel interface or by using Eurotherm's proprietary iTools configuration package running under the Windows 95 or NT operating systems.
The key to the 2704's accuracy is an advanced control algorithm giving virtually 'straight line' control. Automatic tuning simplifies the commissioning procedure by performing a one shot tune to calculate the optimum PID and cutback values for each loop.
To further optimise each control loop, gain scheduling can be used to automatically transfer control between up to three sets of PlD values.
Up to 50 programs may be stored, with a maximum of 500 segments, allowing control loop setpoints to follow a predetermined series of ramp and dwell segments. Each program may profile up to three separate variables with each connected to its own control loop. Alternatively, one profile may be assigned to more than one loop.
To increase digital I/O capability, the 2704 uses a DIN rail mounting expander - common to other instruments in the 2000 Series family - which can increase I/O up to a maximum of 20 inputs and 20 outputs. This facility provides the option for greater remote operation of the programmer and expands the 2704 controller PLC logic capability. Communication to this unit is via a 2-wire proprietary communication link.
For more information contact Jerry Smits, Protea Automation Solutions, 011 719 5700, [email protected], www.protea.co.za
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