Digital Temperature Controller

PRIMA 481 is a Digital Temperature Indicator and Controller. Its single input accepts J-type (Iron/Constantan) and K-type (Chromel/Alumel) thermocouples, Pt100 RTD and linear (millivolt or milliamp) input. A large LED display on the front of the unit indicates either the process value or the user-defined setpoint, which is easily adjusted via a multiturn trimpot or tactile switch. PRIMA 481’s single relay triggers heating, cooling, or high and low alarms for its single setpoint. This is a highly accurate controller, with an error as low as 0.1% for linear inputs and no more than 1% for thermocouples. PRIMA 481 is conventionally an ON-OFF controller that outputs a discrete signal, but can also be used in Time-Proportioning Mode which turns the actuator on and off for periods proportional to the desired control effort, to emulate a continuous actuator that can generate a control effort between 0 and 100%. The controller’s modular design has zero-wiring making it virtually shockproof.