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Use Smart Power Control to Improve Temperature Control
Power controllers are available in conventional or smart variants. Smart controllers are devices that enhance conventional capabilities and designs. These are made to resolve new challenges that may o...
An Essential Guide to Power Controllers
The power controller is a discrete output device that regulates your system with guidance from the temperature controller. There are three common power controllers: electromechanical relays, solid-sta...
What is Ohm’s Law and how does it apply to thermal systems?
Ohm’s Law has been a crucial feature of our electrical resistance understanding since 1827. We examine what this law describes and how it can help you improve the efficiency of your thermal system usi...
What is Heater Bakeout and Why is it Important?
The process of “baking out” a heater can be a costly and, failure to perform this critical step prior to applying full power to a heater could have catastrophic effects if moisture is present. Watlow ...
What is two-wire control?
Two-wire control offers design engineers several thermal process operational benefits, that can improve the efficiency of your thermal process and reduce complexity in your application.
Are Traditional PID Controllers Still Good Enough? | Process & Temperature Control with Electric Heaters
Are traditional PID controllers still effective for modern temperature and process control? Discover how PID works, real-world use cases with electric heaters, limitations, and when to consider upgrad...
What are the Methods of Firing SCRs?
SCR power controllers are designed to deliver the energy needed to maintain a steady, stable temperature in a heater.With these devices, the firing method is an important decision to ensure your syste...