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Introducing MAXVU

The innovative new packaging and textiles temperature controller from

West Control Solutions

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MAXVUBenefits

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1/16 and 1/8 DIN temperature controller

• Better efficiency with an improved controller display

• Save installation time with simplified setup

MAXVU Benefits

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MAXVU Unique HMI Layout

• New layout for keypad ‒ Logical up/down for temperature

adjust

• Maximise display size‒ 80% larger upper digits ‒ 27% larger lower digits

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• Clear display, visible from distance ‒ Unique design to maximise display area

MAXVU High Visibility

18mm

18mm

10.2mm

18mm

UPPER

Omron 16mm

Fuji 13mm

RKC 15mm

Jumo 10mm

Watlow 11mm

Generally lower displays are 8mm on 1/16DIN

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MAXVU High Visibility

• Clear display, visible from distance - Unique design to maximise display area

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• Clear display, visible from distance - Unique design to maximise display area

• Wide viewing angle with good performance in sunlight

MAXVU High Visibility

Other Low end controller - Colour bleed - Poor contrast

- Limited viewing angle

MAXVU- Large digits - Good contrast - Clear from wide angle

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MAXVU Fast Setup – Benchmarking

MAXVU Target

WCS

Omron E5CB

Yudian AI-508

Fuji PXR4 Jumo cTRON Watlow PM CAL 3300 West 61000

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Competitor Controllers

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> 80%* of basic controller users set up via the front panel. Benchmarking test carried out on various configurations.

* WCS VOCNb. Does not include autotune

Familiarity with WCS products may have influenced

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MAXVU Fast Setup – Short Menu

Most applications need very few settings• Short menu for the most common• Defaults that users most likely to need• Other common settings with minimal steps • 60 sec setup time achievable for many

Short setup menu Setup mode lock codeInput Type – default kInput Units – default CProcess Display Resolution - default 8888Scale Upper Limit (linear input only)Scale Lower Limit (linear input only)Output 1 Usage - default heatOutput 2 Usage - default AL1 high Output 3 Usage - default AL2 low Alarm 1 Adjust Alarm 2 Adjust Setpoint AdjustAutomatic Tuning Select

TC_JTC_KP100

other sensor types

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MAXVU 60 Second Setup Time

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60s

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MAXVUFeatures

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Format 1/16 DIN 1/8 DIN

Input Thermocouple, PT100, DC Linear

Outputs 2 or 3 outputs; SSR or Relay

Communications Standard: configuration port, Build Option: RS485 Modbus RTU

Depth 67mm

Display 4 digit, 18mm upper, 10.2mm lower 4 digit, 18mm upper and lower

Fascia & keypad Membrane with 3 keys

Indicators Output status

Programming Front keys or software programming tool

MAXVU Overview

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MAXVU Features

User features • User parameter sub-menu – promote to user menu• Direct setpoint mode – change setpoint with up-down only

Alarms • 2 alarms: low, high, deviation, band• Latching and non-latching Calibration • Single or 2-point calibration

Reset • Reset all parameters to default

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MAXVU Features

Delay-ramp-dwell • Delay timer – starts from power-up or control enabled ramp

rate • Timed or continuous operation at setpoint

Extrusion version • Non-linear cooling• LEDs Heat, Cool & Alarm

Auto-tuning • Pre-tune or tune-at-setpoint

Configuration port • Configure with MAXVU software

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• PC setup via config port or RS485 comms

• Logical tab driven configuration tool

• Setup wizard for fast and simple configuration

• Tables with drop down menus

• Help panel with active description of each parameter setting

• Multiple language support- inc Chinese

MAXVU Configuration Software

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MAXVUApplications

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MAXVU OEM Applications

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MAXVU Packaging

Application – Bag / Tray sealers

Details • 1 or 2 controllers for heated sealing bars• Often a timer used for timed sealing action (CAL ETM)

Similar processes • Seam bonding in textiles• T-shirt transfers

http://youtu.be/6q6Dgb6Kl1k

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MAXVU Food and Beverage

Application – Chocolate Tempering

Details • Un-treated chocolate is hard an brittle, temper chocolate to

make it softer and crumbly, easier to eat.

• Single loop controller, thermocouple sensor to heat chocolate to around 45C then drop to 32C

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&x-yt-ts=1421914688&x-yt-cl=84503534&v=Bi9_mg3ozvI

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MAXVU Ordering Code

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MAXVUSummary and Next Steps

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MAXVU Summary

MAXVU fills a gap in the large growing market for low end controllers - Fast to set-up - Large clear display

Priced to compete

Wide range applications – WCS focus packaging

Next steps: • Download the brochure• Request a call back