New Versatile Controller Regulates Current

The new REOTRON range of ‘phase-angle controllers, manufactured by REO, is designed for regulating current, voltage or power to resistive or resistive/inductive loads.

The largest controller in the new REOTRON range is rated current at 3 x 300A (shown in the picture). The smallest in the range is rated at 6A for single-phase supply.

Options include a choice of Fieldbus interfaces, including Interbus-S, Profibus-DP and CAN-Bus.

Operating parameters can be set up manually over the field-bus interface or locally through a user-friendly touch panel and digital display which is incorporated in the unit’s front panel. It is also possible to connect potentiometers for set-point setting, as an alternative means of adjustment.

These REOTRON controllers can operate in either a burst-fire or phase-angle mode depending on the application requirements. They are designed for panel-mounting and can be used in many different processes including those which involve drying, heating and sterilising, for example.