Cut-price temperature controllers are versatile

"The best value temperature controller on the market" is the claim for the TBC range, from Paragon Alliance, offering a full range of features and reliable performance at a very competitive price

With today's pressure to cut costs it is sometimes difficult not to compromise on quality, functionality or reliability.

The TBC series of single loop temperature and process controllers now offers the best of both worlds - a full range of features and reliable performance at a very competitive price.

The controllers are available in 10 different types and include the following sizes: 48 x 48mm, 48 x 96mm, 96 x 48mm, 72 x 72mm and 96 x 96mm, each with a panel depth of just 80mm.

The 5 sizes come in a single set point controller or a 2 x 8 segment profile controller version.

Comprehensive functionality is available on this product range that includes a choice of heat, heat/cool (full PID on both heat and cool) and valve motor drive control outputs, up to 3 independent relay alarms with 17 alarm types, a re-transmission signal of SP or PV, a remote set point input as well as RS232, RS485 and TTL communications.

There is also a 7 segment dual LED display which shows the process value and set point value in user mode with red and green four digit displays, respectively.

The status of important control criteria is clearly shown on the controller front panel, with LED indication for output 1 and 2, alarms 1, 2 and 3, auto-tuning, program and manual mode as well as an LED bar graph displaying output power as a percentage (0 to 100% in 10% steps).

Parameter setting and modification can be carried out via a menu system that is accessed through membrane switches mounted on the front of each unit.

The default control mode of each model is set to PID but the user is able to select Fuzzy Logic or On/Off control.

Full auto-tuning is available in the PID mode.

All models will accept thermocouple, RTD, DC Linear input - all with 14 bit resolution.

Control outputs are available in 3A relay type, 20V solid state relay drive and DC linear current/voltage.

Models are also available with standard 85 to 265V AC or 10 to 50V DC line supply.

All products within the range are compliant with CE marking.

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