Watlow’s EZ-Zone™ RM integrated multi-loop controller family offers products that simplify thermal system management. The RM family is comprised of eight module types: an integrated On/Off/PID control, monitoring and over/under temperature limit module (RMC), a high-density On/Off/PID control module (RMH), a high-density limit only module (RML), an input/output “I/O” expansion module (RME), a high-density monitor/scanner module (RMS), two data logging and field communications access modules (RMA & RMAP) and a fiber optic sensing module with control loops (RMF). A system is configured by connecting any combination of module types to address specific application needs. The RM is extremely flexible and scalable allowing you to mix and match I/O to configure 1 to 152 control loops and up to 256 monitor points. Because the EZ-Zone RM controller is single-loop scalable, you only pay for what you need–leading to exact loop count and unmatched industry flexibility.USE THE EZ-ZONE RM MODULE BUILD-A-PRODUCT PAGES TO ASSEMBLE THE CONTROL SYSTEM YOU NEED OR EMAIL US FOR ASSISTANCE-SALES@WESTCOASTPLASTICS.COM
RMC Control Module Build-A-Product
RME Expansion Module Build-A-Product
RMA Access Module Build-A-Product
RMAP PLUS Access Module Build-A-Product
RMH High-Density Control Module Build-A-Product
RML Limit Module Build-A-Product
RMS Scanner Module Build-A-Product
RMF Fiber Optic Sensing Module Build-A-Product
Watlow EZ-Zone RUI Remote User Interface
DESCRIPTION:
Optional integrated controller functions that can be combined together or ordered in different quantities as desired include:
- PID Control Loops
- Over/under temperature limit control loops
- 10 or 15 ampere power output/heater driver options
- On-board data logging
- Current measurement input
- Sequencer start up and control function
- Programmable timer and counter functions
- Programmable math and logic options
- Multiple communication protocol options
- Mobile configuration with removable secure digital (SD) flash card
Features and Benefits
- Integrated & PID Limit Controller
- Reduced wiring time and termination complexity compared to connecting discrete products
- Improves system reliability
- Reduces termination and installation costs
- Eliminates compatibility issues often encountered with using many different discrete components and brands
- Reduces troubleshooting time and downtime costs since the system can specifically identify to the operator any problems with a sensor, controller, solid state relay (SSR) power output or heater load
- Thermal solution is complete–saving engineering time and labor costs while speeding up project times
- 1 to 152 PID Loop Controller or Monitor up to 256 Analog Inputs
- Mix and match I/O to suit the application; from 1 input with 2 outputs to 152 analog inputs with 152 outputs. Or monitor up to as many as 256 analog inputs all in one system
- Saves money because only needed loops are purchased
- Allows a common controller platform across many design applications since both loop count and additional outputs can be ordered in increments of one
- Advanced PID Control Algorithm
- Offers TRU-TUNE+ adaptive control to provide tighter control form demanding applications
- Enables auto-tune for fast, efficient start up
- Communications Capabilities
- Provides a wide range of protocol choices including Univeral Series Bus (USB) device port, Modbus RTU, Ethernet/IP™, Modbus TCP, DeviceNet™ and ProfiBus
- USB Port
- Provides data log retrieval
- SPLIT-RAIL™ Control
- Allows mounting of low voltage and high voltage modules in different cabinets with individual modules functioning together even if physically split apart
- Minimizes the length and cost of wire runs and improves system reliability by accommodating inputs located closer to sensors and outputs closer to loads
- AUTO CLONE™
- Saves time by reducing complexity and automatically configures a new module with the same parameter settings as the replaced module
- SENSOR GUARD™
- Prevents customer system shutdown and product scrap or loss by allowing a sensor to be chosen to backup another sensor in case of primary sensor failure
System Component Modules
- Control Module (RMC) – Temperature / Limit Suite
- Populate 1 to 4 loops with 1 universal input and 1 to 2 outputs
- Low voltage (24V ac/dc) power supply input
- High-Density Module (RMH) – Temperature Suite
- Populate 4 to 16 loops with universal input and user-selectable output
- Low voltage (24V to 28V ac/dc) power supply input
- High-Density Limit Module (RML) – Limit Suite
- Populate 4 to 12 safety limits with universal input and user-selectable output
- Low voltage (24V to 28V ac/dc) power supply input
- Expansion Module (RME) – Input / Output Suite
- Low Density Outputs – Switch dc, open collector, mechanical relay, SSR, NO-ARC, analog V, analog mA
- High Density Outputs – 6 digital inputs and outputs, 4 mechanical relays, two 10A SSRs
- High-Density Scanner Module (RMS) – Monitor Suite
- Populate 4 to 16 universal inputs without control loops
- Low voltage (24V to 28V ac/dc) power supply input
- Access Module (RMA) – Communications/Data Logging Suite
- Communications
- Real time clock and battery back-up
- System configuration memory
- USB port (mass storage device)
- On-board data logging
- Basic Remote User Interface (RUI) – optional
- 1/16 DIN, dual 4-digit display
