Watlow PM PLUS™ Controller Features and Benefits

Features and Benefits

Intuitive menu flow

• Reduces menu structure to a list of lists allowing the

controller to be easily configured

• Offers easy to read characters and color coding making

the display visible from many angles

SMOOTH TOUCH keypad

• Eliminates contamination points on the front of the

controller

• No mechanical components will wear out

• Creates a better seal on front panel

• Easy to clean

Bluetooth® compatible with EZ-LINK™ mobile app

• Provides full descriptions of parameters and error codes

• Allows remote access capabilities without the use of cables

or converters

• Provides the ability to configure the product and save

parameter sets

Integrated PID and limit controller

• Reduces wiring time and termination complexity compared

with connecting discrete products

• Decreases required panel space

• Lowers installation costs

• Increases user and equipment safety for over/under

temperature conditions

High amperage power control output

• Drives 15 ampere resistive loads directly

• Reduces component count

• Decreases cost of ownership

Current monitoring

• Detects heater current flow and provides alarm indication

of a failed output device or heater load

• Drives output on open or shorted heater

Serial communication capabilities

• Provides a wide range of protocol choices including

Modbus® RTU, EtherNet/IP™, Modbus® TCP, PROFIBUS DP,

DeviceNet™ and J1939 CAN bus

• Supports network connectivity to a PC or PLC

Enhanced control options

• Easily handles complex process problems such as cascade,

ratio, differential, square-root, motorized valve control

without slidewire feedback, wet-bulb/dry-bulb, compressor

control and peltier loads

Countdown timer option

• Provides batch process control

• Supports set point change during countdown

10-point linearization curve

• Improves sensor accuracy

EZ-LINK™ mobile application for iPhone® and Android™

• Expedites controller setup with intuitive navigation

• Simplifies setting parameters with plain text names

and descriptions

• Connects quickly and easily via Bluetooth® wireless

communications

Configuration communications with software

• Includes Watlow standard bus communications used by

COMPOSER®

Advanced PID control algorithm

• Offers TRU-TUNE®+ adaptive control to provide tighter

control for demanding applications

• Provides auto-tune for fast, efficient start-up

Built-in sensor compensation curves

• Saves cost of buying compensated sensors

• Includes Vaisala RH and altitude (pressure) curves

Remote set point operation

• Supports convenient set point manipulation from a remote

device such as a master control or PLC

Profile capability

• Offers pre-programmed process control

• Allows ramp/soak programming with 40 total steps

Retransmit output

• Supports industry needs for recording

Factory Mutual (FM) approved over/under limit with

auxiliary outputs

• Increases user and equipment safety for over/under

temperature conditions

Memory for saving and restoring parameter settings

• Decreases service calls and time down

Agency approvals: UL® listed, CSA, CE, RoHS, W.E.E.E., FM,

SEMI F47-0200. Class 1. Div. 2 rating on selected models

• Assures prompt product acceptance

• Reduces end product documentation costs

Touch-safe package

• Increases safety for installer/operator

• Complies with IP2X requirements

Programmable function key

• Enables simple, one-touch operation of user-defined,

repetitive activities

Programmable menu system

• Reduces setup time and increases operator efficiency

Three-year warranty

• Provides product support and reliability