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ASPYRE® DT power controller

ASPYRE® DT power controller

ASPYRE® DT power controller

Product catalog summary
Overview
The ASPYRE® DT power controller family by Watlow is designed for flexibility and scalability, suitable for a wide range of applications. It offers models from 35 to 2100 amps, featuring advanced microprocessor-based firing and control algorithms, diagnostics, and multiple communication options for equipment and factory automation.
Specifications
The controllers support single-phase and three-phase configurations with controlled legs ranging from 1 to 3. They handle load amp ranges from 35A to 2100A at 40°C ambient temperature, with derating curves for other temperatures. Compatible with line and load voltages from 24V to 690V, they offer a short circuit current rating (SCCR) of 100,000A up to 600VAC.
Features and Benefits
  • Heater Bakeout: Protects heaters on startup and reduces labor for wet heater checks.
  • Integrated Components: Includes semiconductor fusing, current transformer, and user interface for ease of installation and setup.
  • Robust Design: SCR design ensures reliability in industrial environments, with easy access for maintenance and service.
  • Comprehensive Range: Supports simple to complex load types, with control modes for contactor, voltage, current, or power.
  • Communication Protocols: Supports Modbus® RTU, Modbus® TCP, EtherNet/IP™, Profibus, Profinet, and USB for automation and data access.
Applications
Suitable for industries such as furnaces, autoclaves, kilns, heat treatment, glass, semiconductor, power generation, oil and gas, HVAC, textiles, plastics, packaging, petrochemical, dryers, and curing.
Control and Feedback
Offers multiple firing modes like zero-cross, burst fire, and phase angle to handle different load types. Supports various feedback types, including voltage, current, power, and open loop, with digital and analog input/output options for enhanced control.
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
Designed for environments with temperatures from 0 to 40°C without derating, complying with standards such as cULus, CE EMC, and RoHS.
Accessories and Configuration
Includes free configuration software and accessories like USB cables and external power supplies for setup and operation.
Ordering Information
The base model includes features like power control loop, analog and digital inputs, semiconductor fusing, and Modbus® communications. Additional options include wired communication protocols and cooling fan voltage and auxiliary power options.
Data Logging and Custom Options
Data logging options include no logging or logging with battery backup and real-time clock. Custom options include firmware overlay, preset parameters, and locked code, with configurations available for different amperage models.
Contact Information
Contact details for Watlow's technical sales offices in various countries, including phone numbers and website information.
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Catalog excerpts

ASPYRE® DT power controller-1

SPECIFICATION SHEET Modular and Scalable Power Controller Family Ideal for a Wide Range of Applications Watlow's new ASPYRE® DT power controller family is flexible and scalable, and available with a variety of options allowing one platform to be re-used across a wide range of applications, which can help save time and money. ASPYRE DT models available include sizes from 35 to 2100 amps. This power controller family features multiple advanced microprocessor-based firing and control mode algorithms. Combined with diagnostics and several communications options the product enables equipment and factory automation. Controller firing modes include zero cross, burst firing, single cycle, delayed triggering and phase angle. These smart algorithms enable the product to easily control a wide base of heater loads including nichrome, moly, silicon carbide, tungsten quartz and infrared lamps and transformer-coupled loads. ASPYRE DT offers a comprehensive list of modular options that deliver space and labor savings including controlled legs (1,2 or 3), semiconductor fusing, load current measurement, amperage size and user interface. • Heat treatment • Glass industry • Power generation Heater bakeout • Protects heater on start up • Eliminates labor and time associated with checking for wet heaters Integrated semiconductor fusing, current transformer and user interface • Saves installation time and eases setup and commissioning • Delivers a user-friendly, intuitive interface Industry-leading design and serviceability • Offers a robust SCR design to meet a rugged industrial environment's high quality and reliability needs • Provides quick and easy access to maintain and service fuses and individual legs in minimal time • Enables fast troubleshooting by providing helpful thermal system diagnostics Comprehensive power controller range • Provides wide range of options from simple single-phase to complex three-phase loads to 690V 100KA short circuit current rating (SCCR) • Minimizes damage in the event of a short circuit c-UL® 508 Listed • Shortens project schedules, agency testing and expenses Control modes: contactor, voltage, current or power • Satisfies a wide range of demanding thermal applications Load firing modes: zero-cross, burst fire, phase angle, soft start, half-cycle, single-cycle, delayed triggering • Handles a wide range of load types including nichrome, medium and long waveform infrared lamps, moly (Kanthal® Super), transformers, silicon carbide, UV lamps and tungsten • Protects and extends the life of connected loads

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Features and Benefits (cont) Wide range of communication protocols • Enable factory and process automation with connectivity access to process and equipment data using Modbus® RTU, Modbus® TCP, EtherNet/IP™, Profibus, Profinet, USB device (configuration and data file transfers) Open heater and shorted SCR indication • Minimizes production downtime with easy to understand, intelligent, troubleshooting diagnostics Integrated USB and user interface for configuration • Easily and safely program configuration settings as the user interface can be powered through USB connection • Eliminates need to...

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Analog Output Functions* • Retransmit: load voltage, current, power or setpoint Alarm Outputs • Form C, electromechanical relay, 30VDC max. at 1A resistive load or 0.5A at 125VAC, 6000 cycles at 30VDC, 100,000 cycles at 120VAC • Alarm Relay Functions: alarm output options for heater open/break, SCR short, current limit and/or communication watchdog and SCR over-temperature • Open Fuse Relay Output: 1100A to 2100A models DC Power Supply for Digital Inputs and Potentiometer Remote Set Point Input Auxiliary Power Input • For 35A to 800A must be same as nominal switched line voltage Auxiliary Power...

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Specifications (con't) Fuses Ambient Temperature Derating60A to 210A Models ASPYRE Replacement Power Modules Item Replacement Connectors Part Number

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Ambient Temperature Derating (cont.) 1100A to 2100A Models I/O Functional Block Diagram DC Power Supply Backup Power User Interface • Communications Dry Contact Switches • Potentiometers Analog Retransmit User-Selectable Retransmit Parameter 0 to 20mA or 4 to 20mA • 0 to 10VDC • • Power Switching Configuration Software Connection • Data Log File Transfer 1, 2 or 3 Legs Back-to-Back SCR Switching Replaceable Semiconductor Fuses Analog Input Analog Retransmit Power Demand Loop Set Point Feedback Current Limit Analog Input Current Limit Loop* Current Sensing 2 Digital Inputs Enable Select Feedback...

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Dimensions and Shipping Weight Current and Voltages

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Dimensions and Shipping Weight (cont) Current and Voltages • ASPYRE Configurator software on the Watlow website at https://www.watlow.com/Products/Controllers/Software/ aspyre-configurator • External power supply UL® Class 2, 90-263VAC input, 24VDC output, 1.30A, 31W (p/n 0847-0299-0000) • Fuses - see table on page 4 Earlier models use USB micro B, Later models use USB C. • 6 ft USB 2.0 to micro USB device cable (p/n 0219-0480-0000) • 6 ft USB type C to USB type C data and charging (p/n 23167309) • 6 ft USB type A to USB type C data and charging (p/n

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Ordering Information Base model includes: power control loop for open loop, voltage, current or power control, two analog inputs (0-10VDC, 4-20mA selectable), two digital inputs, semiconductor fusing and current transformers for each leg, mechanical relay heater break alarm, RS-485 Modbus® communications, pixel OLED user interface and keypad, 10VDC auxiliary power supply OK = Available for these models. N/A = Not available for these models. Watlow® and ASPYRE® are registered trademarks of Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company. Modbus® is a registered trademark of Schneider Automation Incorporated....

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.