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A Guide to Electrical Noise
Electrical noise occurs when electrical signals produce undesirable effects in the electronic circuits of the control system. This guide discusses how to identify and correct electrical noise issues.
Programmable Temperature Controllers – Remote Modules vs. Programmable Logic Controllers
This article compares programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and emote modules, highlighting their unique advantages for OEMs and design engineers. It discusses how engineers can optimize power and tem...
How to Determine if an Electric Heater is Good or Bad Using an Ohmmeter
Determining how much heat your system needs is a critical first step in designing efficient industrial heating processes. This blog post walks through how to calculate heat energy for both start-up an...
Electrification and Decarbonization Solutions from Watlow®: Optimizing Process Heating Systems
Converting from traditional gas-fired equipment is an attractive option for many companies thanks to recent advances in heat exchanger technology and process controlling by Watlow®. Read more.
Retrofitting from the Watlow® SERIES F4 to the F4T® – A Smarter Upgrade for Your Process Controller
Transitioning to a new process controller does not need to be an arduous process. Watlow® has created the new F4T® with retrofitting in mind. This means you can be back up and running in as little tim...
The Benefits of a Watlow® Pre-Configured F4T® Temperature Controller for Industrial Applications
Updating your temperature controller or adding a new system to your facility does not have to take hours, thanks to the Watlow® pre-configured F4T®. Learn more.
Downloading Ethernet and Serial Drivers for Watlow® Controllers
Serial drivers and the Ethernet are major components in field communications within the infrastructure of advanced heating products. Learn more.
How Data Logging Can Optimize Your Heat Processing
Modern heat processing operations can gain a competitive edge by leveraging advanced data logging technologies. The blog post explores how integrated systems like Watlow's ASPYRE® DT, F4T®, and D4T™...
The Coefficient of Thermal Expansion and Your Heating System
Discover how mismatched thermal expansion in heating systems can lead to failure. Learn how Watlow helps optimize thermocouples and electric heaters for long-term performance reliability.
Temperature and Process Controller Communication Protocols: A Key to Smarter Electric Heater Systems
Modern industrial controllers are integral to thermal systems operations, offering capabilities like monitoring, power switching, data logging, and enforcing safety limits. However, the diversity in c...
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...
Ultimate Guide to RTD Sensors, Thermocouples, and Thermistors: Types, Applications and Temperature Ranges
Integrating sensors into the design and thinking about sensors early in the development process allows you to place the right sensors in the right location, and it’s not only a safety concern but can ...