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EPack-3PH Compact SCR Power Controllers

EPack-3PH Compact SCR Power Controllers

EPack-3PH Compact SCR Power Controllers

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Eurotherm EPack™-3PH Compact SCR Power Controllers are designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce energy costs for OEMs and system integrators. These controllers are compact, easy to install, and integrate, offering versatile features that improve productivity and quality.

Benefits
  • Improved energy consumption for reduced energy bills.
  • Accurate and repeatable control to maximize yield.
  • Customizable options for better value.
  • Reduced hardware variants for easy specification.
  • Fast integration and commissioning.
  • Efficient monitoring with integrated measurements.
  • Simplified design to reduce stock and spares holding.

Key Features
  • Native communication with Modbus® TCP, EtherNet/IP, or PROFINET for easy PLC connection.
  • True power control with current limitation.
  • Voltage capability from 100V to 500V adjustable in the same variant.
  • Measurements include current, voltage, power, impedance, and energy usage.
  • SCCR 100kA with fuse.

Specifications
  • Safety and EMC specifications compliant with IEC / EN60947-4-3:2014.
  • Approvals from European, US, Canada, and Australian regulatory bodies.
  • Non-corrosive, non-explosive, non-conductive atmosphere required.
  • Operating temperature range from 0 to 45°C at 1000m altitude.
  • Nominal current range from 4 to 125 amps and voltage from 100V to 500V.
  • Short circuit protection with external high-speed fuses.

Control and Communication
  • Auxiliary power supply options: 100V to 500V or 24V ac/dc.
  • Control setpoint via analog, logic input, or digital comms.
  • Various firing modes and control modes available.
  • Configurable digital inputs and one alarm relay.
  • Dual port Ethernet with Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET protocols.

Mechanical Details
  • Dimensions and weight vary by current rating, with detailed connector and pinout information provided.

Additional Functions and Options
  • Standard functions include counter, logic & math blocks, linearization, timer, and totalizer.
  • Options for energy counter, OEM security, and graphical wiring.

Ordering and Upgrades
  • EPack controllers can be ordered with a short code for hardware and software options.
  • Software upgrades available for additional features.
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Catalog excerpts

EPack-3PH Compact SCR Power Controllers-1

Adaptable power control expertise EPack-3PH Compact SCR Power Controllers Benefits OEMs and system integrators need to be able to react quickly to customer needs while maximizing resources. End users continually need to improve operational efficiency and productivity. Eurotherm EPack™3PH Compact SCR Power Controllers have been designed to deliver real savings, helping to reduce energy costs. Quick and easy to install, integrate and commission. Compact, with powerful and versatile features that help minimize costs whilst improving productivity and quality. • • • • • • • Improved energy consumption to help reduce energy bills Help maximize yield with accurate and repeatable control Customizable options provide better value for money Easy to specify with reduced number of hardware variants Fast integration and commissioning Monitor efficiently with integrated measurements Simplified design reduces stock and spares holding Key features • Native communication: Modbus® TCP and EtherNet/IP or PROFINET comms for easy connection to PLC • True power control with current limitation • Large voltage capability from 100V to 500V adjustable in the same variant • Measurements: current, voltage, power, impedance, energy usage and more

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Specifications General Safety specification Vibration tests Shock tests Approvals European community EN60947-4-3:2014: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 4-3:Contactors and motor-starters AC semiconductor controllers and contactors for non-motor loads (identical to IEC60947-4-3:2014)Declaration of Conformity available on request. UL60947-4-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 NO.60947-4-1-14 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4-1: Contactors and Motor-Starters - Electromechanical Contactors and Motor-Starters - U.L. File N° E86160 Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) to Australian Communication...

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Specifications Mechanical details Unit Fuses Current rating Fuse holder Size ≤25A with MS 32A with or without MS 40A with or without MS 50A with or without MS 63A with or without MS 80A with or without MS 100A with or without MS Power Nominal current Nominal voltage Accuracy Frequency Short circuit protection Rated conditionnal short-circuit current Utilization categories 4 to 125 amps From 100V to 500V +10%/–15% ±2% of full scale from 100V to 500V +10%/–15% 47Hz to 63Hz By external supplemental high speed fuses 100kA (coordination type 2) AC51 Resistive or slightly inductive load (cos phi>0.8)...

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Specifications Communications Connection Protocols Speed rate Dual port Ethernet - RJ45 integrated switch Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET 10/100 Mbps full or half duplex Display Technology Size Messages TFT 1.4” diagonal (35.56mm) Configuration, Monitoring and Diagnostics Additional Functions Standard Counter, Logic & Math blocks, Linearization 16 points, Timer, Totalizer Energy counter, OEM security, Graphical wiring EPack - 3PH Compact SCR Power Controller Data Sheet

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Mechanical details Connector details (pinout) I/O details Input connectors Digital inputs Contact inputs I/O connector Relay output 800Ω to ∞ = Open 0Ω to 450Ω = Closed 451Ω to 799Ω= Undefined Load power (output)

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Mechanical details Connector details (pinout) Input connectors Digital inputs Contact inputs 800Ω to ∞ = Open 0Ω to 450Ω = Closed 451Ω to 799Ω= Undefined Power mains line 1/L1 Auxiliary power supply

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Specifications EPack-3PH controller order codes The EPack power controller is ordered using a short code for hardware and chargeable software options and an optional extended code section configuration of commissioning options. If the extended code is not used, the software configuration is completed using a quick start procedure or using Eurotherm iTools software. EPack controllers may be upgraded with additional chargeable options at any time using a software key order code. 1 Maximum current 16 amps 25 amps 32 amps 40 amps 50 amps 63 amps 80 amps 100 amps 125 amps Auxillary power supply 500V...

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Specifications Software upgrade options 1 Serial number instrument Serial number Current ratings No change Upgrade 16A to 25A Upgrade 16A to 32A Upgrade 25A to 32A Upgrade 40A to 50A Upgrade 40A to 63A Upgrade 50A to 63A Upgrade 80A to 100A Control option no change Upgrade V2 to V2CL Upgrade V2 to I2 Upgrade V2 to PWRCL Upgrade I2 to V2CL Upgrade V2CL to PWRCL Upgrade I2 to PWRCL Energy option No change Energy measurement Comms option No change EtherNet/IP PROFINET Graphical wiring No change Graphical wiring editor Transfer option No change I2 transfer Eurotherm Faraday Close, Worthing, West...

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