Hot Runner Temperature Control

Fast Heat offers the first and only integrated control with energy management, sensor protection and a continuous tuning control algorithm. We surround these innovative technologies with an easy-to-use control interface, a modular cabinet design and all of the advanced features you would expect from a high-end controller, including recipe storage, automatic startup, zone slaving, diagnostics, I/O communications and much more.

Benefits include:

Process Consistency

• Precise and repeatable temperature control with constant tuning PID and Waterfall Technology
• More forgiving of material and environmental variations
• Faster tool changes with less process

Reduced Downtime

• Predict heater failure
• Detect leakage
• Protect thermocouples and control modules with ATP (Active Thermocouple Protection)

Tooling Protection

• Automatically “bake out” moisture, sequentially “even-soak” by group and “soft-soak” to prevent cold shooting

Energy Efficiency

• All zones are managed as a system with “Waterfall Technology.” This reduces peak demand electrical consumption.
• Sequential grouped startup reduces peak amp draw during critical startup periods.
• Max Power limits power consumption to meet availability.

Ease of Use

• Five-minute learning curve
• Auto diagnostics provide real-time t/c, heater, temp, amp and power condition by zone
• “Easy-Cal” shop floor calibration to NIST
• Quick access to modular components

Customization

• Add Volt / Ohm option to supplement standard Amp reading
• Add discrete I/O connections for four outputs on all alarms and “At-Temp” signal and four inputs for Run, Stop, Boost and Idle
• Add SPI communication protocol
• Add mobile racks, transformers, remote display kit, special cable systems, etc.
• See our application summaries to learn more about how we have tailored the Pulse® for specific requirements.

Input Specifications

• Thermocouple: Type J standard; Type K selectable
  (Grounded AND ungrounded thermocouples)
• Cold junction compensation: internal to enclosure
• External resistance: greater than 10 meg. ohms

Performance Specifications

• Thermocouple calibration accuracy: 0.1°F (0.05°C)
• Control accuracy (steady state): + 0.1°F (+ 0.05°C)
• Power response time: 8.3 milliseconds or one half-line cycle at 60Hz
• Process sampling: greater than 50 milliseconds
• Control Algorithm proprietary PID with added intelligent constant tuning feature
• Degrees F or C: field-selectable
• Operating range: 0–999°F (0–500°C)

Electrical Specifications

• Input voltage: 160–265 VAC Delta and Wye
• Frequency: 47–53Hz, 57-63Hz
• Ambient temperature range: 32–130°F (0–54°C)
• Humidity range: 10–95% non-condensing
• Output module rating:
  • 2-zone — 20 amps / zone 4,800 watts / zone
  • 1-zone — 30 amps / zone 7,200 watts / zone

Physical Specifications (in inches)

		Length		Width		Height
Pulse: 1: 24 zones		12		12		29
Pulse: 1: 24 zones with mobile rack*		20		20		60.5
Pulse 2: 30 zones		12		14		32
Pulse 2: 30 zones with mobile rack**		22		22		65.5
Pulse 2: 60 zones with mobile rack**		22		22		65.5
Pulse 2: 61 to 120 zones with mobile rack**		33		22		65.5
Pulse 2: 121 to 180 zones with mobile rack**		45		22		65.5
*Size is with or without transformer option up to 30KVA **Size is with or without transformer option up to 45KVA

Performance Standards

• Safety: UL-508, CSA certification
• RoHS-compliant
• U.S.,Canadian and International: CE Mark

Choose a cabinet by the number of zones required.  For example, a 24-zone application would use a P24 if Basic features are required.  If advanced features are required, you would choose a P30 cabinet and fill it with 12 dual-zone modules. The extra cabinet space is fully wired so additional modules can be added in the future.

Cabinet	# of CPU Modules	# of Thermocouple Modules	Max # of Dual Zone Power Modules / Zones	Optional Max # of Single Zone Power Modules / Zones	Display	Features
P24	1	2	12/24	12/12	Mono 8pt	Basic
P30	1	1	15/30	15/15	Color 10pt	Advanced
P60	2	2	30/60	30/30	Color 10pt	Advanced
P90	3	3	45/90	45/45	Color 10pt	Advanced
P120	4	4	60/120	60/60	Color 10pt	Advanced
P150	5	5	75/150	75/75	Color 10pt	Advanced
P180	6	6	90/180	90/90	Color 10pt	Advanced