Introducing Pro-EC44
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The document introduces the Pro-EC44, a new single or dual loop temperature controller. Key features include a graphic display, USB configuration, data logging, Modbus communications, and support for one or two control loops. It can be configured using intuitive front panel controls or software to easily program multiple units for applications requiring plant-wide temperature control and monitoring.
Introducing Pro-EC44
- 1. Introducing Pro-EC44 New Single & Dual Loop Temperature Controller
- 2. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online At a glance… • 1/4 DIN format, 96 x96mm • One or Two Control Loops • Graphical / Text Display • USB Configuration and data access • Programmer with 255 segments shared in up to 64 programs • Datalogger with real time clock • Modbus RS485 and Modbus TCP Ethernet Communications • Standards; CE, UL Pro-EC44 Single or two loop advanced controller with graphic display 2
- 3. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online Pro-EC44 Single or two loop advanced controller with graphic display Simplifying user operation with an intuitive HMI, fast access front USB port and easy-to-use Blue Control software. 3
- 4. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online Fast and easy front panel setup for simple or advanced control tasks Step by step wizard reduces setup time - configuration of common settings - Revised wizard to minimise steps Logical menu structure for fast changes - intuitive navigation Pro-EC44 supports common languages - English - French - German - Next - Spanish and Italian 4
- 5. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online Easy access to key process information Important process information on a single page -added combo pages to minimise page steps to access process data A colour change green/red LED backlight to -improves visibility for faster response times. 5
- 6. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online Fast configuration with Blue Control Software Access via configuration port. • Configuration • Customisation - Change label names - Menus – hide/promote/access • Recipes • Commissioning - Download recorded data and analyse - Simulator 6 Configuration Interface to PC
- 7. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online PCs are often vulnerable in the harsh environments of production plants. Pro-EC44 configuration files can be downloaded to a controller using a flash memory stick - front USB port - fast programming - eliminates risks to expensive equipment. No direct PC connection needed for fast configuration OFFICE FACTORY
- 8. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online No direct PC connection needed for fast configuration Also clone additional devices or configure a replacement.. Saves time programming multiple devices with the same configuration CONFIGURED CONFIGURED CONFIGURED CONFIGURED 8
- 9. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online Pro-EC44 Comprehensive control ….. and much more. A single controller for plant wide control One or two control loop Enhanced control - Cascade - VMD - Profiler - Ratio control for burners Key support control features - Real time clock - Gain scheduling 9 Additional features. - Datalogging - Trending - USB - Ethernet / RS485
- 10. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online What has been added vs ProVU4? Second universal process input allows: • 2 independent control loops • 1-loop + Aux (inc both types using 2nd I/P or slot A) • Redundant Input • Ratio control (for burner fuel/Air mix) • Cascade control • 2-loops in profile (common time-base) • 2 separate trend views (one for each loop/input)
- 11. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online Why Choose Pro-EC44 vs ProVU4? Other extras: • 3-point stepping/VMD possible on both loops • 1 or 2-point calibration of each input • 5x PID Sets & Gain Scheduling for both loops • Latched alarm outputs • Multi-Digital inputs (C1 to C8) in addition to 1 in slot A
- 12. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online Digital Inputs ┌ ┐ Loop 1 Control Select Enabled Disabled ┌ ┐ Loop 2 Control Select Enabled Disabled ┌ ┐ Loop 1 Auto/Manual Select Automatic Manual ┌ ┐ Loop 2 Auto/Manual Select Automatic Manual ┌ ┐ Loop 1 Setpoint Select Main SP Alternate SP ┌ ┐ Loop 2 Setpoint Select Main SP Alternate SP ┌ ┐ Loop 1 Pre-Tune Select Stop Run ┌ ┐ Loop 2 Pre-Tune Select Stop Run ┌ ┐ Loop 1 Self-Tune Select Stop Run ┌ ┐ Loop 2 Self-Tune Select Stop Run ┌ ┐ Profile Run/Hold Hold Run ┌ ┐ Profile Hold Segment Release No Action Release █ Profile Abort No Action Abort █ Data Recorder Trigger Not Active Active █ Output n Forcing Off/Open On/Closed █ Clear All Latched Outputs No Action Reset █ Output n Clear Latch No Action Reset █ Key n Mimic No Action Key Pressed Function Logic High* Logic Low* █ Inputs C1-C7 can be used as Binary or BCD Profile Selection Binary 0 Binary 1 Inputs used for Profile Selection cannot for other purposes – select the minimum needed to selected number of used profiles
- 13. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online Why Choose Pro-EC44 vs ProVU4? Other extras: • Soft Digital inputs (combine Digital In / Alarm / Events) • 7 Alarms (up from 5) • Anti wind-up for reducing overshoot • Data logger can record PV, SP and output power of both loops • Blue Control can upload recordings directly, and open recorded csv files as trends for analysis
- 14. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online Inner Connections
- 15. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online Outer Connections • Option for 2nd universal input • Optional base two relay output 5 and linear output 7 • Option for 8 digital inputs.
- 16. View the Pro-EC44 Product Page Online Thank you for your interest. Next steps?
Editor's Notes
- #15: Only inner section wiring differences are: No linear out in slots 2 or 3 “Slot B” from ProVU not available., instead: Output 4 relay always fitted Option for linear output 6