Guides

Posts & insights providing guidance when using thyristor power controllers

Advantages of a Solid State Relay over a Mechanical Contactor

Solid State Relay (SSRs) and Mechanical Contactors are both commonly used devices for switching and controlling electrical power. However, in recent years, SSRs have gained popularity over traditional mechanical contactors due to their numerous advantages. In this blog post, we will discuss the advantages of SSRs over mechanical contactors and...

Are you Overpaying for your RFI Power Filters?

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) is a common issue in many electrical systems, causing disturbances and malfunctions in sensitive devices. To reduce the impact of RFI, power filters are commonly used. However, it's important to be cautious about overpaying for such filters. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons...

The Future of Temperature Control Technology

Temperature control is essential in a wide variety of industries, from manufacturing to food processing to healthcare. The technology used to control temperature is constantly evolving, and the future of temperature control technology promises to be even more innovative and efficient. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the...

Troubleshooting Common Temperature Controller Problems

Temperature controllers are essential devices for maintaining a desired temperature in a variety of applications. However, even the best temperature controllers can experience problems from time to time. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common problems that can occur with temperature controllers and how to troubleshoot...

How to Install and Commission a Temperature Controller

A temperature controller is a device that is used to maintain a desired temperature. It is important to install and commission a temperature controller properly to ensure that it functions correctly. In this blog post, we will discuss the steps involved in installing and commissioning a temperature controller. We will also...

De-mystifying PID feedback loop control

De-mystifying PID feedback loop control Many people are still mystified by PID, which stands for Proportional Integral Derivative. It is not, therefore, a great surprise that many are concerned about the thought of grappling with the complexities of feedback control.  Let us explain... PID controller examines feedback, or 'error' signals from sensors...

How to Prevent Machine Breakdown

How to Prevent Machine Breakdown. Machine breakdowns are a huge time and money drain on manufacturing operations. Unexpected shutdowns can be very disruptive, and the time taken to get everything up and running again is essentially money down the drain. Therefore, the primary focus of our thyristor power controllers is to...

Is Gas or Electricity the Best Way to Heat an Industrial Oven?

Opinions are divided on the issue of gas versus electricity when it comes to domestic ovens.  Many people favour gas because  they find gas ovens easier to control.  Funnily enough, gas industrial ovens are actually much harder to control especially in precision applications and the cost of gas is now...

Handle complex heating loads

REVO-Connect further enhances CD Automation’s range of thyristor (SCR) power controllers. REVO-C is ideal for all load types including resistance or inductive loads that require control up to 2100 amps (typically 1300kW at 3 phase 415Vac). Perfect for complex load types where there is a need for phase angle firing. These...