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Controllers, profilers, indicators...

Controllers, profilers, Chart Recorders: for hard copies of all process activities

Thyristors: problem solvers in many guises

Sensors: models available for almost every need

Thyristor units are available from

With over 30 years supplying

West Instruments distributes a wide

10-2600A, including single, two and

experience of sensors, West’s range

range of Partlow brand digital

three phase units.

offers a combination of performance

(microprocessor based) and analogue circular chart recorders. The range provides reliable operation in rugged environments – from light industrial through to extreme industrial wet applications to industry specific flow and relative humidity applications.

The range includes innovative products to solve all of the most commonly

These high quality temperature sensors

encountered application problems,

can be manufactured in many styles,

integrating state-of-the-art technology

from a simple welded junction joining

for the ultimate product performance.

two dissimilar metals, to mineral-

There are a wide range of outputs, options and firing types available,

Applications include: Plastics

including burst and phase angle firing

forming/Industrial Ovens/Food Processing/Pharmaceutical and Chemical

and zero crossing.

Processing and Pulp and Paper

Also available is an industrial thyristor

Processing.

package, normally used in applications

Circular chart recorders range in sophistication from a basic one-pen one-process recording instrument to a multiple input, multiple-equation

and quality that is hard to beat.

insulated sensors with waterproof connecting heads and adjustable process fittings. The diverse range of designs means there will be one ideally suited to just about any installation or application.

where many zones are operating (coextrusion, blow moulding, thermoforming machines and in furnaces to model flat glass etc.)

indicators

profiling recorder. They are easily programmable via a front-panel keypad or via serial PC communication.

…and the versatility of a range of ancillary equipment

West Instruments The Hyde Business Park Brighton BN2 4JU UK Tel: +44 (0) 1273 606271 Fax: +44 (0) 1273 609990 e-mail: [email protected] www.westinstruments.com

Available From:

West Instruments is a division of Danaher (UK Industries) Ltd. A member of the Danaher Corporation.

...and much more

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West Instruments for controllers, profilers, indicators and

West Instruments: the latest cost-effective technology backed by long experience As part of the multi billion dollar Danaher Corporation, West Instruments has been developing and supplying process instrumentation for over 60 years. With experience like that, the company knows what customers need and knows how to provide it.

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That was true when, back in the 1970’s, it became one of the first companies to design a microprocessor-based

Indicators

2300

6500

DIN Size

1/32,

1/16,

Inputs Thermocouple/RTD DC Linear V DC Linear mV/mA Remote Setpoint

2300

6500

1/16, 1/8, 1/4 P6100 P8100 P4100

6500 2

P6100 P8100 P4100 3

2300

2

2300 3

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Features & Functions PID Control ON/OFF Control Max. Number of Alarms Retransmission Output Heater Break Alarm RS485 Communications

With Worldwide Centres of Excellence in Germany (PMA)

Profilers

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and the UK (West), the R&D and manufacturing traditions for the development and manufacture of temperature and process controllers are continued. This has led to innovations such as the new-generation Plus Series instruments, offering faster, easier set up and operation together with improved performance and many other

Ancillary equipment Chart recorders Thyristors Sensors HMIs

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profilers and indicators and the company also distributes a wide range of temperature sensors, circular chart recorders, thyristors and actuators.

Selection chart

Power Supply 100 – 240V AC 20 – 50 V AC/22 – 65V DC 12 – 24V AC/12 – 30V DC

2300

Fitted as Standard Option

8080

6400

4400 8840

MLC 9000+

1/16, 1/8

1/16, 1/8

1/8,

6600 8600

P6010 P8010

8080

1/16, 1/8, 1/4 P6700 P8700 P4700

1/16,

1/8, 1/4

DIN Rail

6400

4400 8840

MLC 9000+

8080 3

P6700 P8700 P4700 3

6400 3

4400 8840 3

MLC 9000+ 48

8080

P6700 P8700 P4700

6400

4400 8840

MLC 9000+

8800 3

6600 8600 4

P6010 P8010 4-5

6500

P6100 P8100 P4100

8800

P6170 P8170 P4170

6600 8600

P6010 P8010

1

2

2

2

2

5

3

2

2

64

6500

P6100 P8100 P4100

8800

P6170 P8170 P4170

6600 8600

P6010 P8010

8080

P6700 P8700 P4700

6400

4400 8840

MLC 9000+

6500

P6100 P8100 P4100

8800

P6170 P8170 P4170

6600 8600

P6010 P8010

8080

P6700 P8700 P4700

6400

4400 8840

MLC 9000+

6500

P6100 P8100 P4100

8800

P6170 P8170 P4170

8080

P6700 P8700 P4700

18-30V DC

page 9/10 Function Indicator Temperature Controller Process Controller Valve Controller Limit Controller Profiler / Controller

P6010 P8010

P6170 P8170 P4170 4-5

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cost saving features. The West product portfolio also includes limit controllers,

2300

1/8,

P6700 P8700 P4700

6600 8600

8800

temperature control device and it’s just as true today. Tuning Pre-tune Easy-tune Self-tune Manual Tuning

8800

P6170 P8170 P4170 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 P6170 P8170 P4170

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P6100 P8100 P4100

Model Number

Outputs Max. Number of Outputs Relay SSR Driver DC Linear Triac Transmitter PSU

Contents Controllers General Plastics Controllers Limit Controllers Valve Motor Drive Controllers Multi Loop Controllers

Technical Data

2300

6600 8600

P6010 P8010

6400

4400 8840

MLC 9000+

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Whatever the process, from ceramics to industrial heating…

6600/8600: heater-break controllers for the plastics sector

6700+/8700+/4700+: limit controllers

6170+/8170+/4170+: valve motor control

The 2300 – A basic 1/32 DIN controller / indicator

8080 Indicators: process changes at a glance

The Plus Series limit controllers provide

The NEW 6170+, 8170+ and 4170+ are

The 2300 is available as a controller or

The West 8080 offers highly accurate

The 6600 and 8600 controllers have

a latched relay output which is

a range of Plus Series controllers and

indicator. Small size does not come at

process monitoring and unparalleled

The 8010+ and 6010+ are a new range

been designed specifically for control

activated when process parameters

have been designed specifically for open

the expense of features; it has large

display quality. It features a custom-

of panel indicators, designed for use in a

of temperature in plastic forming

either exceed or fall below the desired

loop valve motor drive (VMD)

displays, 2 amp relays and full 3-wire

designed LED 5 digit display which

wide variety of applications. They offer

applications. They provide early warning

value, providing a fail safe cut-off

applications. They feature an improved

PT100 inputs.

offers larger, clearer numbers than

fast, accurate and easy to read displays;

of heater element failure prior to

which has to then be reset before the

Plus Series interface and greater field

other instruments of the same size.

together with quick and simple set-up

production problems, thus improving

process can continue.

flexibility.

LED indication shows when limits have

This 2300 has a 4 digit display that can

6010+ 8010+ Indicators: a versatile and highly visible option

procedures.

be specified in either red or green.

There is a choice of colour for the

A unique VMD tuning algorithm

It also offers 3 additional multi-colour

display and this can be set up to change

The 8010+ provides a new dual-colour

been exceeded and when the relay is

continuously monitors the process to

LEDs to indicate alarm status and

(green to red) to indicate alarm status.

display option; it is now available with

latched out.

provide stable control at all times.

configuration mode.

With a full range of universal sensor

In addition to the VMD outputs, further

The controller features our hands-free

inputs available and a choice of alarm

input options, the Plus Series range

output options exist which can be

Easy Tune algorithm, full universal inputs

and re-transmission outputs, the 8080

Plug-in modules allow PV retransmission

Front panel indication of heater failure is

provide a valuable safety control

designated as outputs for alarms,

and a relay output.

can serve most process indication

or Transmitter Power Supply and up to 5

backed up with visible current and

element for most systems.

24VDC transmitter power supply or

requirements.

alarm relays on the 8010+ and up to 4

production quality and reducing the incidence of scrap. A low, high and short-circuit heater break alarm are all available at the same time to provide essential protection.

process variables shown on the dual colour four-digit displays. Features include: • Soft start

Features include: • Improved, easy to use HMI • Configuration via PC / Customisable operator menu

• Ramping setpoint

• Auto-hardware detect/set-up

• Process & heater alarms

• Modbus communications across the

• Triac output

range (as well as West ASCII)

• Current ‘Quick Transfer’

• Jumperless configuration

• Heat/Cool operation

• FM approval

retransmit of process value or setpoint.

The 2300 indicator has universal input

With either temperature or process

red, green, or green to red colour change displays.

on the 6010+.

options which include Thermocouple,

Features include:

Features include:

RTD & DC.

• Security lock

Features include:

• Valve Position Indication

Features include:

• Colour change on alarm

• Up to 5 outputs

• Jumperless Configuration

• 3-Wire PT100, T/C or mV/mA Input

• Process transmitter PSU

• Tare function

• Auto or Manual tuning

• 0.1% Accuracy

• Min/max value hold

• Modbus and ASCII Communications

• Process & Loop Alarms

• Up to 2 process alarms

• PV retransmit option

• PC Configuration

• Remote/Dual Setpoint Options

• Manual/Easy Tune

• 2 process alarms

• Self-recognition of option boards

• Modbus Communications

• Setpoint Lock

• RS485 Comms

• Jumperless configuration

• Auto-Detected Hardware

• On Control Indication

…and for anything from lab ovens to extruders, West has the solution

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The flexibility of multiple loop control…

4400 and 6400: profiling performances that are hard to beat

MLC 9000+: compact multi loop controller

much more…

The 6500: A basic 1/16 DIN controller

Versatile

Easy to integrate into the

Each MLC 9000+ system comprises

master device

up to 32 loops via a communication

Setting up communication between the

module and up to 8 control modules.

MLC 9000+ and the master device is

Communication options include

simplicity itself. A ‘drag and drop’ feature

Added to this are excellent display

Modbus, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS,

and store extra programs on a PC.

in the configurator selects the parameters

characteristics represented by a highly

CANopen, Ethernet/IP and Modbus/TCP.

presented to the master device.

visible three-digit display and clear

The 6400 is a leader in its class,

Control modules are available with

offering a 4 recipe, 16 free-format

1, 3 and 4 loops. Heater break inputs

The configurator then automatically

segment profiling capability and

are available on 1 and 3 loop modules.

generates a custom file that can be

Features include:

unrivalled ease-of-use.

Less trouble than

imported into the master device.

• Easy Tune (PID) or On/Off

The 4400 can create a profile with anything from 1 to 121 segments, store up to 8 programs and configure

controller offered at a competitive price.

go/no go indication.

• Setpoint lock

Maximise up-time

Switching to one, neat MLC 9000+

The MLC 9000+ features a true hot-

significantly reduces installation time

swap facility. A module can be removed,

and cost. The MLC 9000+ involves less

replaced and automatically re-configured

wiring with no need for panel cut-outs.

and back in service in under 30

Better temperature control

seconds! There is no need to touch the

The benefits of the 6500 are:

Moving temperature control from a

remaining control modules – allowing

• straightforward operator interface

PLC/PC to the MLC 9000+ improves

them to continue functioning when

• simple set-up

performance.

any of the other modules are removed.

• ease of use

• Fast accurate control via raPID fuzzy logic

Benefits include:

HMI’s: seeking the best match for

• Saves up to 4 programmes in memory

• Quicker to setpoint and faster

the best performance

• ‘Auto Hold’ facility • Remote run hold • Remote programme select • 4 event outputs • Real-time clock • Power failure recovery 6400 features:

• Programming in rate or time mode • Guaranteed soak to protect production quality

reaction to disturbances • No need to manually tune loops • Set up 32 loops in under 30 minutes • Free up PLC capacity by

West also sells a wide range of HMI’s, specifically for use with the MLC 9000+

8800/8840: advanced temperature & process controllers

The Plus series controllers combine

The 8800/8840 controllers offer the best

sophisticated functionality with in-built

in advanced process control for

versatility and ease-of-use to provide a

demanding applications. They provide

range of controllers to suit most

a choice of simple 2-point (on/off)

process environments.

control, continuous PID control

The 6500 is a simple, no frills 1/16 DIN

discrete controllers

4400 features:

6100 +/8100+/4100+ discrete temperature controllers

• On control indicator

Because their inputs and outputs are all plug in, including relay, SSR, triac,

Every 8800 and 8840 comes fitted with

linear and digital, they can be easily

4 process outputs – either relays or up

customised as required.

to 2 universal outputs that can be used

• Alarm lock

Other features include:

• Optional process alarm

• Jumperless configuration – one less

• Adjustable PV offset

• a fast ‘up-time’ over a defined range

or VMD (valve motor drive).

area for potential error • Auto-hardware detect/set-up – to reduce set-up times • NEW options of remote set point

for operating a solid-state relay, linear current/voltage output or to power a two-wire transmitter. Features include: • Front Comms port & PC configuration software

(RSP) and transmitter power supply

• 2 or 3 Analogue inputs

(TxPSU)

• Valve motor drive with/without

• Configuration via PC / Customisable operator menu • Improved, easy to use HMI – making set-up process quick and easy

position feedback • Maintenance manager and error list • Self tuning to the setpoint without oscillation • High visibility display sharing plain text or bargraphs

‘outsourcing’ loop control to the MLC 9000+

…offering superior, cost-effective performance – whatever your needs