Temperature measurement and PID
PID control may be appropriate when process response and equipment support continuous regulation. Sensor location, thermal lag, actuator limits and tuning requirements shape the design.
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Industrial Temperature Control
Temperature control uses suitable measurement and control equipment to regulate a process within its defined operating requirements. Automation scope depends on the equipment, operating sequence, existing controls and process requirements. Share the machine details and desired outcome to define a suitable control approach.
Application overview
Temperature control uses suitable measurement and control equipment to regulate a process within its defined operating requirements.
Typical requirements to define
- Process material and required temperature range
- Sensor type, placement and response
- Heating or cooling actuator arrangement
- Setpoint, alarm and manual mode requirements
Example process sequence
- Confirm process target and allowable limits
- Review sensor and actuator installation
- Define control mode, output limits and alarms
- Review response across relevant operating conditions
- Verify behavior against the process specification
Related automation technologies
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Products from the catalog
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PLC
Siemens S7-1200 CPU 1214C DC/DC/DC PLC – 14DI/10DO/2AI, 6ES7214-1AG40-0XB0
Siemens S7-1200 CPU 1214C DC/DC/DC PLC with 14 digital inputs, 10 digital transistor outputs and 2 analog inputs. 24 V DC supply, 150 KB program/data memory and PROFINET communication.
Industrial Communication
RS232 PLC HMI Communication Cable – DB9 Serial Programming Cable for Industrial Automation
RS232 serial communication cable for compatible PLCs and HMIs, suitable for programming, configuration, commissioning, diagnostics and industrial automation communication.
HMI
Delta DOP-107CV 7 Inch Touchscreen HMI – 800×480 TFT, RS-232/RS-485/RS-422, USB
Delta DOP-107CV 7-inch industrial touchscreen HMI with 800×480 resolution, 65,536-color TFT display, 256 MB RAM/ROM, RS-232/RS-485/RS-422 communication, USB Host/Client, and 24 VDC power supply.
PLC
Delta DVP28SV11T2 PLC – DVP-SV2 Series, 16 Digital Inputs, 12 Transistor Outputs, 24V DC
Delta DVP28SV11T2 DVP-SV2 Series high-performance slim PLC with 16 digital inputs and 12 NPN transistor outputs. Featuring high-speed processing, high-speed counters and pulse outputs, it is suitable for machine automation, motion control, packaging, printing, conveyor and industrial control applications
PLC
Delta DVP12SA2 PLC – DVP-SA2 Advanced Slim PLC, 8DI/4DO, 24VDC, RS-232/RS-485
Delta DVP12SA2 DVP-SA2 Advanced Slim PLC with 8 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, 24VDC supply, 16K steps and RS-232/RS-485 Modbus communication.
PLC
Delta DVP60ES200R PLC – DVP-ES2, 36DI/24 Relay Output, 16K Steps
Delta DVP60ES200R DVP-ES2 PLC with 36 digital inputs, 24 relay outputs, 100–240VAC power supply and 16K-step program capacity for industrial automation.
PLC
Delta DTC1000 Temperature Controller – 24VDC, PID/ON-OFF Control, RS-485 Modbus
Delta DTC1000 modular temperature controller with 24VDC supply, PID/ON-OFF control, multiple sensor inputs and RS-485 Modbus communication.
PLC
Delta DVP14SS211R PLC – DVP-SS2 Slim PLC, 8DI/6 Relay Outputs, 24VDC, RS-232/RS-485
Delta DVP14SS211R DVP-SS2 Slim PLC with 8 digital inputs, 6 relay outputs, 24VDC supply, RS-232/RS-485 communication and Modbus support.
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Frequently asked questions
What information is useful for a industrial temperature control enquiry?
Describe the machine or process, current controls, operating sequence, required modes, available drawings and the changes you want to make. Include known controller and drive models where possible.
Can existing equipment be considered?
Yes. Include the installed controller, HMI, drives, sensors and any drawings or fault details so the existing arrangement can be reviewed before defining scope.
Discuss your automation requirements
Share the equipment details, current controls and process sequence for a scope review.