SCR Power Controller
Delivers Up to
80 Amperes in a
Compact Package
The DIN-A-MITE® C silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) power
controller provides a low cost, compact and versatile solid
state option for controlling electric heat. This controller
is designed and manufactured with the quality features
expected from Watlow®. DIN-rail, panel mount and
through-wall mount versions are available.
Features include single-phase, three-phase/two leg, and
three-phase/three leg, 24-600VAC operation. Current
switching capabilities range from 30 to 80A depending
on the model ordered.
Variable time-base, linear voltage and current process
control or VAC/VDC input contactor versions are available.
Single-phase, phase angle firing and current limiting are also
available. All options are model number dependent and
factory configurable. This power controller includes 200KA
short circuit current rating (SCCR) tested up to 480VAC to
minimize damage in the event of a short circuit when used
with required fusing.
Features and Benefits
200KA SCCR with proper fusing
• Minimizes damage in the event of a short circuit
DIN-rail, panel and through-wall mounting
• Provides versatility and quick, low-cost installation
Compact size
• Reduces panel space and cost
Touch-safe terminals
• Increases safety for installer and user
One- and three-phase power
• Can be used in a variety of applications
Open heater/shorted output alarm
• Notifies the user in case of an open heater or shorted
output
Mercury free
• Assures environmental safety
Faster switching with solid state
• Saves energy and extends heater life
UL® 508 listed, C-UL®, RoHS 2 and CE with filter
• Meets applications requiring agency approval
• Reduces end product documentation cost
System solution component
• Provides single source thermal loop
Back-to-back SCR design
• Ensures a rugged design
Specifications
Operator Interface
• Control input and indication light
• Alarm output and indication light
• Current limit indication LED
Amperage Rating
• See output rating curves on the next page
• Max. surge current for 16.6ms, 1,350A peak
• Max. I2t for fusing is 9100A2s
• Latching current: 500mA max.
• Holding current: 200mA max.
• Fan current: 0.14A for 24VDC; 0.12A for 120VAC; 0.06A for 240VAC
• Off-state leakage 1mA at 77°F (25°C) max.
• Power dissipation: 1.2 watts per ampere per leg switched
• 200KA SCCR, Type 1 and 2 approved with the recommended
fusing; see user manual
Line Voltage
• 24 to 48VAC units: 20.4VAC min. to 53VAC max.
• 100 to 240VAC units: 48VAC min. to 265VAC max.
• 277 to 600VAC units: 85VAC min. to 660VAC max.
• 100 to 120VAC, 200 to 208VAC, 230 to 240VAC, 277VAC, 400VAC,
480VAC, 600VAC, +10/-15%, 50 to 60Hz independent ±5% (control
options L, P and S)
• Alarm state when the input command signal is off and a 10A or
more load current is detected by the current transformer (two
turns required for 5A and three turns for 2.5A)
Open Heater Alarm Option (Control Option S only)
• Alarm state when the input command signal is on and the load
current detected by the current transformer is 20% less than
customer adjusted set point
Alarm Output
• Energizes on alarm, non-latching
• Triac 24 to 240VAC, external supply with a current rating of
300mA @ 77°F (25°C), 200mA @ 122°F (50°C), 100mA @ 176°F
(80°C) and a holding current of 200µA with a latching current of
5mA typical
Agency Approvals
• CE with proper filter:
204/108/EC electromagnetic compatibility directive EN 61326-1:
industrial immunity Class A emissions not suitable for Class B
environments
Phase angle and phase angle with current limit (control options P
and L) are not CE approved for conducted or radiated emissions
2006/95/EC low voltage directive EN 50178 safety
installation category III, pollution degree 2
• UL® 50 Type 4X enclosure, Class 1, Div. 2 per ANSI/ISA 12.12.01.
Through-wall heat sink models T4 File 184390
• UL® 508 listed and C-UL® File E73741
• 2011/65/EU RoHS 2
• Shock and vibration tested to IEC 60068-2-32
• Vibration tested to IEC 60068-2-6
Control Input Terminals
• Compression: will accept 24 to 16 AWG (0.2 to 1.5 mm2) wire
• Torque to 4.4 in. lb (0.5 Nm) max. with a 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
blade screwdriver
requirements
Line and Load Terminals
• Compression: will accept 14 to 3 AWG (2.5 to 25 mm2) wire
• Torque to 24 in. lb (2.7 Nm) max. with a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) blade
screwdriver, or a type 1A, #2 Pozi driver
Operating Environment
• See the output rating curve chart on next page
• 0 to 90% RH (relative humidity), non-condensing
• Storage temperature: -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)
• Operating temperature: -29 to 176°F (-34 to 80°C)
• Insulation tested to 3,000 meters
DIN-Rail Mount
• DIN EN 50022, 35 mm by 7.5 mm
Back-Panel Mount
• Four mounting holes No. 6 to No. 8 (M3 to M4) fastener
Through-Wall Mount
• See page 4 for through-wall panel cutout (Note: Mount
cooling fins vertically.)
Additional Specifications for Contactors and
Time Proportional Controllers
Control Mode, Zero-Cross
• Control option C: VDC input, contactor output
• Control option K: VAC input, contactor output
• To increase service life on contactor models, the cycle time should
be less than three seconds
• Control option F: 4 to 20mA DC input, variable time-base
control output
Control Input
• AC contactor: 24VAC ±10%, 120VAC +10/-25%, 240VAC +10/-25%
@ 25mA max. per controlled leg
• DC contactor: 4.5 to 32VDC: max. current @ 4.5VDC is 6mA per leg,
add 2mA per LED used to the total current
• Loop powered linear current 4 to 20mA DC: loop-powered, control
option F0 only (requires current source with 8.0VDC available, no
more than two DIN-A-MITE inputs can be connected in series)
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Additional Specifications for Phase Angle,
Phase Angle with Current Limit, and
Single-Cycle, Variable Time-Base
Operation
• With control option S (single-cycle, variable time-base)
the output is not on for more than one consecutive AC cycle
below 50% power and not off for more than one consecutive
AC cycle above 50% power
• Phase angle control, single-phase only
Control Input
• 0 to 20mA, 4 to 20mA, 0 to 5VDC, 1 to 5VDC and 0 to 10VDC
• Input impedance 250Ω for 4mA to 20mA, 5kΩ for linear
voltage input
Output Voltage
• 100 to 120VAC, 200 to 208VAC, 230 to 240VAC, 277VAC,
400VAC, 480VAC and 600VAC, ±10%
Linearity (Control Option S)
• ±5% input to output power over 0 to 100% of span between
calibration points
Linearity (Control Options P and L)
• ±5% input to output power, as referenced to a sinusoidal
power curve, between calibration points
Resolution
• Better than 0.1% of input span with respect to output change
Soft Start (Control Options P and L)
Typically:
• 5 second soft start on power up
• Soft start on thermostat over temperature
• Soft start on 1/2 cycle drop out detection
• 1 second soft start on set point change
Options
• Manual control kit (1kΩ potentiometer) 08-5362
• Alarm option is not available on control options P or L
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Output Rating Curves
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
Max. Internal Enclosure
Ambient Temperature (°C)
35
30
25
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
Max. Internal Enclosure
Ambient Temperature (°C)
30
25
DIN-A-MITE Style C Ratings at 100% On
Natural Convection
3-phase, 3 leg
0510 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
Current (Amperes) into a Resistive Load
DIN-A-MITE Style C Ratings at 100% On
Fan-Cooled
0510 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
Current (Amperes) into a Resistive Load
Single-Phase
3-phase, 2 leg
3-phase, 2 leg
3-phase, 3 leg
Single-Phase
75 80 85 90
DIN-A-MITE Style C Ratings at 100% On
80
75
70
65
Through-Wall Heat Sink
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
Ambient Air Around Heatsink Fins ( °C)
0510 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
Recommended Max.
Enclosure Temperature is 176°F (80°C)
3-Phase, 2 leg
3-Phase, 3 leg
Current (Amperes) into a Resistive Load
Single-Phase
75 80
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Dimensions—Natural Convection, DIN-rail/Panel Mount
Front
Front
1.51 in. (38 mm)
1.81 in. (46 mm)
2.11 in. (54 mm)
DIN-EN 50022
35 by 7.5 mm Rail
(Clipping Distance =
1.366 to 1.390 in.
[34.7 to 35.3 mm])
123
456
1.89 in.
(48 mm)
Allowance for
No. 8 Fastener (M4)
5.45 in.
(138 mm)
3.42 in.
(87 mm)
Allowance for
No. 8 Fastener (M4)
Side
4 in. (102 mm) Clearance for Air Flow and Wire Bending Radius
5.17 in.
(131 mm)
Front Panel is Touch-Safe, No Clearance is Required
5.74 in. (146 mm)
5.59 in. (142 mm)
Rail Release Tab
4 in. (102 mm) Clearance for Air Flow and Wire Bending Radius
(pull down)
1.73 in.
(44 mm)
3.10 in.
(79 mm)
Dimensions—Fan Cooled, DIN-rail and Panel Mount
Side
4 in. (102 mm) Clearance for Air Flow and Wire Bending Radius
5.17 in.
(131 mm)
5.74 in. (146 mm)
5.59 in. (142 mm)
1.73 in.
(44 mm)
3.10 in.
(79 mm)
2.26 in.
(57 mm)
5.89 in.
(150 mm)
4 in. (102 mm)
5 in.
(127 mm)
7.64 in.
(194 mm)
2.26 in.
(57 mm)
5.89 in.
(150 mm)
4 in. (102 mm) min.
4 in. (102 mm)
5 in.
(127 mm)
Top
3.25 in.
(83 mm)
Ground
Wire
Entry
5.74 in.
(146 mm)
Rail Release Tab
(pull down)
Front Panel is Touch-Safe,
No Clearance is Required.
4 in. (102 mm) min.
4 in. (102 mm) Clearance for Air Flow and Wire Bending Radius
Dimensions—Natural Convection, Through-Wall Mount
Front
4 in. (102 mm) Min.
Clearance for Air Flow
(Top and Bottom)
0.4 in. (10 mm) Min.
Clearance for Air Flow
(Both Sides)
a
Panel
Opening
Outline
With the potential for high through-wall heat sink temperatures,
application may require a touch-safe shield.
8 ea M5-0.8 x 10 mm
M5 Internal Tooth Lock Washers
Included
4.81 in. (122 mm)
123
7 in. (178 mm)
456
Ground Lug
(2-8 Gauge)
TopPanel Cutout
2.25 in.
(57 mm)
Outside
(Any Gauge)
2.17 in. (55 mm)
Inside
(12 Gauge)
Sheet Metal (12 Ga.)
a
4.50 in.
(114 mm)
Front Panel is Touch-Safe,
No Clearance is Required
Typical Panel
Opening
(105.1 mm)
Drill 0.228 in. (5.8 mm) (8)
Heat Sink Outline
3.103 in.
(78.8 mm)
3.862 in.
(98.1 mm)
4.137 in.
0.375 in. (9.5 mm) Reference
0.425 in. (10.8 mm)
1.625 in.
(41.3 mm)
4.625 in.
(117.5 mm)
0.338 in. (8.6 mm) Reference
0.275 in. (7.0 mm)
1.034 in. (26.3 mm)
(161.9 mm)
5.850 in.
(148.6 mm)
6.375 in.
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Extended Heater and Power Controller Life
with Variable Time-Base
With variable time-base control, the power controller automatically
adjusts the time-base and output power with respect to the
command signal. Accelerated life testing shows that variable
time-base control significantly reduces expansion and contraction
of the heater element. This extends heater and power controller life
while improving process temperature control. This saves money on
heaters, downtime and maintenance.
Single-Cycle, Variable Time-Base Output
Models: DC_ _ - _ _S_ - _ _ _ _
25% Power Output: 1 AC cycle on, 3 cycles off
50% Power Output: 1 AC cycle on, 1 cycle off
Loop-Powered or Transformer Powered
Loop-Powered
By using a temperature controller’s 4-20mA process output signal
as the power supply for the DIN-A-MITE input, the cost of the power
controller can be reduced. With control option F0 the 4-20mA
control signal simultaneously powers the DIN-A-MITE’s internal
electronics and provides the input command signal.
Transformer-Powered
DIN-A-MITE controllers with single-cycle, variable time-base or phase
angle outputs (control options L, P and S) detect the power line zero
cross with a transformer that also powers their internal electronics.
These units can be controlled manually with a potentiometer or
automatically with a temperature controller using any of the control
options: 4-20mA, linear voltage (0-5,1-5 and 0-10VDC).
Loop-Powered, Variable Time-Base Output
Models: DC_ _ - _ _F0 - _ _ _ _
20% Power Output: 3 AC cycles on, 12 cycles off
50% Power Output: 3 AC cycles on, 3 cycles off
80% Power Output: 12 AC cycles on, 3 cycles off
With loop-powered, variable time-base control, the minimum on
or off time is three cycles.
Phase Angle Output
Models: DC1_ - _ _ [L, P] _ - 0_ _ _
Phase angle control (control options L and P) is infinitely variable
over the period of the AC sine wave. It provides a variable voltage
and/or current output. The phase angle circuitry is transformer
powered and accepts a linear voltage, current or potentionmeter
input.
With single-cycle, variable time-base control, at 50 percent
power, the output is on for one cycle and off for one cycle.
At 25 percent, it is on for one cycle and off for three cycles.
Under 50 percent, the output is not on for more than one
consecutive cycle; over 50 percent the output is not off for
more than one consecutive cycle.
Semiconductor Fuses for Applications
through 600VAC
20 and 30A0808-0326-1530CH30J1i
40 to 63A0808-0326-3560CH60J1i
80 and 100A0808-0326-7010J601001CR
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Ordering Information
Part Number
①
②
③
Phase
D
C
③
1 =1-phase, 1 controlled leg
2 =3-phase, 2 controlled legs
3 =3-phase, 3 controlled legs (use with four wire wye)
8 =2 independent zones (control options C, K)
9 =3 independent zones (control options C, K)
④
Cooling and Current Rating per Leg
(see chart below)
0 =Natural convection standard DIN-rail or panel heat sink
1 =Fan cooled 120VAC standard DIN-rail or panel heat sink
2 =Fan cooled 240VAC standard DIN-rail or panel heat sink
3 =Fan cooled 24VDC standard DIN-rail or panel heat sink
Natural convection through-wall or cabinet heat sink
T =
(NEMA 4X)
⑤ ⑥
Line & Load Voltage
02 = 24 to 48VAC (control options C, F, K)
12 =
100 to 120VAC (control options L, P, S)
20 =
200 to 208VAC (control options L, P, S)
24 =
100 to 240VAC (control options C, F, K): 230 to 240VAC
(control options L, P, S)
4.5 to 32VDC input, contactor output
4 to 20mA DC input, variable time-base output
22 to 26VAC input, contactor output
100 to 120VAC input, contactor output
200 to 240VAC input, contactor output
Phase angle output with current limiting*
(single-phase only)
P (0 to 5) =
S (0 to 5) =
Phase angle output* (single-phase only)
Single-cycle variable time-base output
0 = 4 to 20mA input
1 = 12 to 20mA input (options S only)
2 = 0 to 20mA input
3 = 0 to 5VDC input
4 = 0 to 5VDC input
5 = 0 to 10VDC input
*
Not CE approved for conducted or radiated emissions.
⑨
0 =
No alarm
Shorted SCR alarm (not available with control
S =
Alarm
options L or P)
Open-heater and shorted-SCR alarm (control
H =
option S only)
⑩
0 =
English
1 =
German
2 =
Spanish
3 =
French
⑪ ⑫
00 =
Standard part
1X =
1-second soft start (control options P, L)
XX =
Any letter or number, custom options, labeling, etc.
User Manual
Custom Options
DIN-A-MITE C Current Rating Table
PhaseCooling
1055A
1T60A
11, 2, 375A
2, 8040A
2, 8T46A
2, 81, 2, 365A
3, 9030A
3, 9T35A
3, 91, 2, 355A
Current at
122°F (50°C)
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