Watlow’s New PM PLUS® 1/8 DIN PID Controller
04/25/2023
Watlow
St. Louis, MO
For more information, contact:
NA: Lisa Ptasienski, 314-628-4620,
EUR: Johann Lainer, +43 6244 201 29-49,
ASIA: Hazel Tan, +65-6578 5672,
St. Louis, MO – Watlow®, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, is pleased to introduce its new 1/8 DIN-size temperature controllers, the latest offering from the PM PLUS® family. The PM PLUS controllers are an enhanced version of the popular EZ-ZONE® PM temperature controllers but are more intuitive and feature an improved user interface for easier set up, programming and readability.
The new 1/8 DIN PM PLUS offers the ability to display a trend chart of the process values providing users with the ability to see process values in real time without having to purchase expensive hardware or software typically used for data logging. It also features the Watlow inter-module bus enabling interoperability with EZ-ZONE RM controllers and soon, the new ASPYRE® AT power controller. Create unique solutions for your application using COMPOSER® software’s function block diagram to connect inputs, outputs and functions in the PM PLUS with the I/O and functions in EZ-ZONE RM and ASPYRE® AT modules.
All PM PLUS controllers have a new bright, full-color front-panel display with easy-to-read characters and color coding making the display visible from many angles. They also have a SMOOTH-TOUCH™ keypad, which eliminates the legacy rubber buttons that can wear out from use and harsh environments. The new keypad also eliminates contamination points and creates a better seal on the front of the controller.
PM PLUS controllers are backward-compatible with legacy EZ-ZONE PM controllers but offer many user upgrades including an intuitive menu flow allowing the controllers to be easily configured. They also continue to offer the industry-leading Bluetooth® connectivity with the EZ-LINK™ mobile app for remote access capability and full descriptions of parameters and error codes.
Like the legacy EZ-ZONE PM, PM PLUS controllers can be ordered as a PID controller, or an integrated controller with multiple functions combined into one.
“With the PM PLUS, we have reduced the complexity on the front of the controller and have eliminated the dependency on cables and user manuals for configuring the product,” said Aaron Breitenfeldt, product manager. “This is important because historically, the panel-mount controllers are not easy to use. These upgrades help improve the overall user experience and we know our current and future customers will be delighted.”
For more information, visit www.watlow.com.
About Watlow
Watlow is the leading global designer and manufacturer of complex thermal systems and solutions, and a technical partner of many of the world’s-leading companies. Watlow’s engineering expertise and innovative thermal products and systems enable our customers to thrive by offering solutions that can improve thermal performance and precision, reduce process downtime, cut operating costs and generate actionable data to improve process performance.
Our broad portfolio of solutions integrates heaters, temperature sensors, electronics and controls, high precision thermal bonding, data management and field services. We combine more than 100 years of engineering and production expertise with greater than 1,000 patents in the thermal domain to benefit customers across numerous industries like semiconductor processing, energy and environmental technologies, aerospace and defense, heat treatment, life sciences, medical devices, and clinical / analytical applications.
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in the U.S., Watlow employs about 4,500 team members around the world, with significant local design and manufacturing resources in each of North America, Europe and Asia.
For additional information call your nearest Watlow representative:
Watlow
Phone: 1+ (800) WATLOW2, 1+ (314) 878-4600
Fax: 1+ (877) 893-1005, 1+ (314) 878-6814