Watlow Large and Extra-Large WATCONNECT® Panels

Watlow’s New WATCONNECT® Large and Extra-Large Panels Maximize

Process Uptime with Small Footprint

Watlow’s new WATCONNECT® large and extra-large control panels

are designed to maximize process uptime with a small footprint.

Unlike most control panels installed in the field, WATCONNECT large

and extra-large control panels permit safe access to control compartments

allowing users to troubleshoot without shutting down the process.

In addition, the large and extra-large panels only require 50% of the

space of competitive panels, which frees up areas for other critical

equipment needed in the process.

As an additional option, the Data Insights Package offers remote monitoring

to the cloud of thermal system analytics such as power and control health,

failed element detection, process continuity and more.

All WATCONNECT control panels are pre-designed for a proven, high-quality

solution.

Features and Benefits

Advanced thermal design

• Offers high reliability

• Includes solid copper internal power interconnect for less expansion and contraction

• Provides environmental and field connection health monitoring for identifying

issues before shutdown

Easy access to control compartment

• Allows for panel troubleshooting without process shutdown

Resettable components

• Reduces maintenance time

• Eliminates need for spare parts

Small footprint

• Utilizes up to 50% less control room space than other panels

Data Insights Package (optional) - Industry 4.0

• Allows for remote review and analysis of the data collected by a data scientist

and thermal system expert

• Includes comprehensive quarterly thermal system report including insights and

recommendations for system improvement

• Offers collaborative touchpoints: Engineer-to-engineer data review

• Enables preventative maintenance or factory assistance

Specifications

Agency approvals

• North America:

• UL® / cUL® 508A Listed (non-hazardous area)

• NNNY Class I, Div II, Groups B/C/D (hazardous areas)

• NNNY Class I, Zone 2, Groups IIA, IIB, IIC

• Europe: Self-declared CE Safe Area to EN 602024 or EN

61439 directives without type testing

Models / Current Rating

• Large single bay – up to 720A Full Load Amps (800 mm

wide)

• XL two bay / two disconnect – up to 1440A FLA (1600 mm

wide)

• XL 3-7 bays / single disconnect – up to 4,320A FLA (2400 –

5800 mm wide)

Voltage Ratings (Three Phase)

• 230/240V, 380/400/415V, 440/460/480V, 575/600V, 690V

(50 or 60 Hz)

Enclosures

• Powder coated RAL 7035 or SS316 brush finish

• Each bay: 2000H x 800W x 600D (mm) + 200 mm plinth

(indoors) or +300 mm leg kit (outdoors)

Environmental UL® (CE)

• Type 1 (IP42), Type 4 (IP65) or Type 4X (IP65)

• Ambient up to 0°C to 40°C operating (without space heater)

• Ambient up to -18°C to 40°C (with space heater)

• Altitude <= 1000 mm without derate

Accessibility During Runtime

• Control compartment (allow access to components <=

120V)

• Fan compartment (allow access to components <= 120V)

• Hinged windows for branch MCCBs

Main Disconnect

• MCCB (300 – 1600A) or ACB (2500 – 5000A)

Feeder Field Wiring

• Wire sizes shown on quote schematic

Branch Protection

• MCCB (1-6 circuits per bay) or fuse (1-12 circuits per bay)

Load Field Wiring

• Wire sizes shown on quote and schematic

Internal Power Interconnect

• Insulated, stacked solid copper laminar bar (minimizes

expansion / contraction versus wire) for high reliability

Power Controllers

• Watlow ASPYRE® SCR 2 leg or 3 leg

• E-Power custom for load management and load shadding

Process Controllers

• Watlow F4T® controller, PM4 controller or none (with

4-20mA power level input from DCS)

Safety Shutdowns

• Heater upset (primary) – Watlow PM6 limit controller(s);

disconnects: Safety contactor

• Heater upset (secondary) – Limit controller communicates

status to process controller and DCS

• Remote DCS shutdown

• E-stop

• SCR overtemp, enclosure overtemp (optional), GFCI fault

(optional)

Cooling Options

• High reliability EC inlet and outlet fans

• N+1 variable speed high reliability EC fans with advanced

monitoring: Local and remote status, test button – 50%

longer lifetime rating than industry standard fans (60,000

hours)

• Air conditioner – powered internally or by others