Watlow's New PL Plus Temperature Controller

When Watlow releases a new system controller, most facility managers perk up and pay attention. That’s because the quality, performance and reliability of Watlow controllers has become a standard and benchmark that other electronic sensor manufacturers are measured to. With a new product introduction, the benchmark usually ends up getting raised higher. It’s a Watlow trend that ends up being a game changer.

Raising Expectations from Temperature Controllers

Releasing the PM PLUS controller addition in a new 1/8 DIN format, both horizontal and vertical versions being available, Watlow broadened the temperature controller field even further than what the company has already accomplished. The new PM PLUS model is combined with the same technology as the EZ-ZONE controllers, but when enhanced features not available on those choices. That includes an easier-to-operate design that becomes apparent on use, and a user interface that literally improves the speed at which facility managers and staff learn, operate and maximize the use of temperature controllers installed.

Lots of User Interface Benefits

Key additions that were not available in previous models include Watlow interface enhancements for visualizing data trends. Real-time display of measurements and control tracking comes built-in to the product, and the PL PLUS 1/8 DIN still includes EZ-ZONE RM style manipulation management as well as the inclusion of Watlow’s improved power controller, ASPYRE AT. Even better, the COMPOSER proprietary software allows a facility manager to see and plan how various connections to the new temperature controller model can work and be made in the most efficient manner.

Reliable Aspects Stay and Avoid Removal Common in Upgrades

The new addition to the Watlow line still includes a lot of the common features available in all the PM PLUS controllers as well. The keyboard works with an advanced SMOOTH-TOUCH design that is far more durable and dependable versus previous models and rubber keys that disintegrate over time. In addition, with a seal on the controller face, contamination is reduced significantly with the latest format versus what people were touching before.

The backwards compatibility remains in place and, like all PM PLUS models, the 1/8 DIN version can still connect with all EZ-ZONE PM controller equipment already being used. And for those who want remote control, the EZ-LINK feature is still available as well, running on a Bluetooth channel sync.

Customers also get the choice of ordering the new 1/8 DIN models as either a PID controller or, if less programming is being applied, an integrated software version that focuses more on install and use implementation instead.

Local Help is Always Available

With Seagate Controls as a partner to Watlow, clients are able to receive ongoing support with planning, upgrade scenario modeling, technical assistance, customer support and long-term maintenance guidance as well for Watlow temperature controllers. It’s one of the reasons why the product line remains so successful. Rather than just building electronic controllers for the sake of selling as many as possible to the market, Watlow provides a robust network of customer support to make sure its products continue to keep working, specific to client needs and situations.

Watlow's dedication to drive industrial design toward better and better intuitive function, especially seen with the PM PLUS line of temperature controllers, continues to be the reasons why manufacturing, industrial and facility systems have become so advanced. When put into the same arena with heavy customer support from expert technical specialists like Seagate Controls, lots of possibilities start becoming realities for system controller testers and industrial design thinkers as well. In short, customers are going to have a heyday with the improvements. https://www.seagatecontrols.com/product-tag/watlow-pm-series-din-temperature-controls/