West Control Solutions has launched a new single & dual loop temperature controller that makes the set-up and operation of temperature control easier than ever before. Pro-EC44 is the latest new product in the Pro Series range of temperature controllers. It combines an intuitive text-based HMI with fast and simple configuration software to offer a unit that can be operated by anyone but that also provides exceptional capability. This presentation provides customers with a top level summary of the product functionality, then goes on to walk customers through the features and benefits in more detail. Find out more about the set up and configuration, control functionality, inputs, outputs and connection types available. www.West-CS.com

1. Introducing Pro-EC44
New Single & Dual Loop Temperature Controller

2. Pro-EC44 Single or two loop advanced controller with graphic display
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
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3. 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.
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4. 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
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English
French
German
Next - Spanish and Italian
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5. 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.
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6. Fast configuration with Blue Control Software
Access via configuration port.
• Configuration
• Customisation
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Change label names
Menus – hide/promote/access
• Recipes
Configuration
Interface
to PC
• Commissioning
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Download recorded data and analyse
Simulator
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7. No direct PC connection needed for fast configuration
PCs are often vulnerable in the harsh environments of production plants.
OFFICE
FACTORY
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.
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8. No direct PC connection needed for fast configuration
Also clone additional devices or configure a replacement..
CONFIGURED
CONFIGURED
CONFIGURED
CONFIGURED
Saves time programming multiple devices with the same configuration
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9. 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
Additional features.
- Datalogging
- Trending
- USB
- Ethernet / RS485
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10. 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)
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11. 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
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12. Digital Inputs
Function
Logic High*
Logic Low*
Inputs for Profile Selection as Binary or BCD
Inputs used C1-C7 can be usedcannot for other purposes – select the minimum needed to selected
█
number of used profiles
Profile Selection
Binary 0
Binary 1
┌ ┐ 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
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13. 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
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14. Inner Connections
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15. Outer Connections
• Option for 2nd universal input
• Optional base two relay output 5 and linear output 7
• Option for 8 digital inputs.
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16. Thank you for your interest.
Next steps?
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