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Thermal Solutions for Photovoltaic Processing Equipment
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Thermal Solutions for Photovoltaic Processing Equipment heaters | sensors | controllers Better Thermal Solutions...Foster

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Designing Thermal Solutions for Photovoltaic Processing Equipment Watlow’s thermal solutions start at the beginning with silicon ingot production and are found all the way through manufacturing and test of photovoltaic cells and modules. Watlow® products can be found in a variety of thin-film processes including those used to produce a-Si, CdTe and CIGS solar modules. As an extension of your internal engineering resources Watlow can provide engineering teams dedicated to solving your most complex thermal problems. The rapid evolution of photovoltaic tool design and manufacturing processes...

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Radiant Heater Panels Watlow’s custom radiant heater panels can be used to provide uniform heat to both single piece and web style substrates. With custom panel sizes up to 47 in. (1.2 m) x 86 in. (2.2 m) and a choice of heating technologies to choose from, these radiant panels can be designed to meet your thermal processing needs. Custom engineered panels are fitted with appropriate heat shielding to maximize process efficiency by providing more heat where you need it and less where you do not. The entire package is then assembled to a structural frame that can be easily mounted into your...

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Heater Technologies for use in Radiant Panels and Conductive Plates The following table illustrates the relationship between various heater technologies and their capabilities: Heater Technology Max. Voltage Input3 Circuit Customization High Temp. Tubular Thick Film Foil circuit technology for use in conductive plates only Temperature shown is continuous maximum temperature of heater element’s outer surface Voltage input is based on heater construction. Termination type and vacuum level could de-rate voltage input capability Foil Circuit Heaters Foil circuit heaters These rugged, yet thin,...

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Thick Film Heaters Watlow layers thick film resistor and dielectric materials on stainless steel to produce high performance industrial heaters. The thick film heaters provide very fast temperature response and uniformity on a low-profile heater. Thick film heaters are ideal for applications where space is limited, where conventional heaters can not be used, when heat output needs to vary across the surface or in ultra-clean or aggressive chemical applications. Watlow’s large flat panel heaters were developed to address customers’ growing processing requirements. These large panel thick...

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ARRlisatisn §»lHtian§ Thin Film Processing Back contact Module Line Cover glass Heater Solutions

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➊ Radiant Heater Panels Absorber Deposition ➋ Conductive Heater Plates Chemical etch ➍ DIN-A-MITE® Power Controllers ➎ Temperature Sensors Dispatch

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Additional Heating Systems MULTICELL™ Heaters MULTICELL heaters The MULTICELL™ heater from Watlow offers independent zone control for precise temperature uniformity during photovoltaic applications. Its loose fit design makes it easy for insertion in and removal from the equipment and has extreme process temperature capability. The heaters are available with up to eight independently controllable zones and one to three internal thermowells for removable sensors. Custom assemblies are available. Features • Extreme process capability up to 2050°F (1200°C) • Oxidized sheath provides high...

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EZ-ZONE® Family Comparison Chart EZ-ZONE ST PID Loops Profile Ramp/Soak 1 Ordered as separate device Accepts 0-50mA signal or integrated single or shared system versions Modbus RTU 232/485, Ethernet/IP™, Modbus® TCP, DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS DP Modbus RTU 232/485, Ethernet/IP™, Modbus® TCP, DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS DP Modbus® RTU 232/485, Ethernet/IP™, Modbus® TCP, DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS DP Integrated Over/Under Limit Loops Digital Inputs/Outputs 1 Ordered as separate device Integrated Current Measurement Integrated On-Board Datalogging ® Integrated Timers and Counters Integrated Math and Logic...

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EZ-ZONE PM Panel Mount Controllers Watlow’s EZ-ZONE® PM panel mount controller offers control options to reduce system complexity and the cost of thermal loop ownership. The controller is available as a PID controller, an over/under limit controller or these functions can be combined into an integrated controller. Other options include integrated high amperage power controller output with a high-performance PID controller and an over/under limit controller in one space-saving, panel mount package. This controller is available in 1⁄32, 1⁄16, 1⁄8 or 1⁄4 DIN panel mount packages. EZ-ZONE PM...

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DIN-A-MITE® Power Controllers Watlow’s DIN-A-MITE® family of solid state power controllers provide silicon controlled rectifiers (SCR) control, heat sink, wiring and touch-safe exterior in one package. With zero cross and burst fire switching DIN-A-MITE controller are an excellent solution for most current switching applications. DIN-A-MITE is also available for applications with high in-rush such as vertical and horizontal diffusion furnaces that phase fired control DIN-A-MITE power controllers Features • Zero cross burst firing for optimum temperature control and reduced electrical noise...

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Find out more about Watlow and how we can provide thermal solutions for your company: Phone: 1 . 800 . WATLOW2 E-mail: info@watlow.com Web site: www.watlow.com Watlow Products and Technical About Watlow Support Delivered Worldwide Watlow designs and manufactures industrial heaters, temperature North American Technical Support & Sales Ofces North America Asian Technical Support & Sales Ofces Australia assemblies – all of the components of a thermal system. Designing and manufacturing the complete thermal system allows Watlow to recommend, develop and deliver the optimum thermal solution for...

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