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Data communications reference electronic users manual. Since watlow has no control over their use, and sometimes misuse, we cannot guarantee against failure. I downloaded the lv 7 modbus libraries sorry, no lv8 dsc. Watlow software products provide interfaces to controllers and other automation equipment that is more powerful and flexible than builtin product interfaces and yet fast to set up and easy to use. Find instrument drivers that are available for this instrument for use in labview, labwindowscvi, or measurement studio. Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the data presented, but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of. The f4 process controller is ideal for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, plastics processing and packaging equipment and industrial process control applications. The series f4 ramping controllers are packaged with a nema 4x front face to withstand harsh environments, and a fourinch deep case with removable connectors for wiring convenience. Overview the ezzone pm takes the pain out of solving your thermal loop requirements. On the back of the tenney chamber is a 25 pin connector labelled for watlow modbus communication.
Watlow f4 controller instrument driver national instruments. Would anyone be able to provide an example of a string that i. I heard of the modbus driver that helps make this communication possible and have downloaded it. I have a watlow f4 modbus rtu controller in a thermal chamber i am trying to talk to. Watlows f4t with intuition combines the flexibility of a modular io controller with bestinclass ease of use f4t 1 4 din process controller specification sheet the f4t with intuition temperature process controller from watlow offers a wide range of field removable io modules for maximum design flexibility. Ezzone pm, ezzone rm, ezzone st recommended for ezzone.
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If a given feature or parameter operates on only the single or the dual channel controller, it will be identified by an icon in the margin or nearby. Watlow products include electric heaters, sensors, controllers and. Watlow controls is a division of watlow electric mfg. The series f4 users manual is a general manual and is written by the manufacturer, watlow, for a wide variety of applications and configurations. Dec 16, 2011 i am attempting to write a program to control a watlow f4 controller on a testequity temperature chamber over a serial connection. Watlow begins with a full set of specifications and completes an industrial product that is manufactured inhouse, in the u. The series f4 process controller from watlow is an industrial temperature process controller for the semiconductor, plastic processing, packaging and industrial process industries. Louis, missouri, a manufacturer of industrial electric heating products since 1922. Watlow ezzone pm limit controller 3 chapter 1 overview 1 chapter 1. The series f4 users manual covers hardware and software in both the. Watlows ezzone pm controllers offer options to reduce system complexity and the cost of controlloop ownership. The series f4 users manual covers hardware and software in both the single guided setup and programming soft.
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