Mini8® Loop Controller
The Mini8™ controller provides precision control and versatility with clear, user friendly, configuration tools. Designed to integrate seamlessly with supervisory control and monitoring systems, the Eurotherm Mini8 controller offers a compact high-performance solution at an affordable cost.The Mini8 controller is the ideal partner to provide precise temperture control in an EtherCAT automation system.
The Mini8 loop controller packs enough I/O for up to 16 control loops into a robust, compact unit, saving enclosure space when it counts. Despite the small size, there are no compromises on specification, with channel-to-channel isolation between analog inputs and outputs, and 0.1% full scale precision. The modular build allows I/O to be added as required, buying only what is needed for an application, while allowing future upgrades. Connect additional I/O devices using Ethernet communications where needed, with up to 8 remote loops possible using external I/O in addition to the 16 supported by internal I/O.
The Mini8 controller includes high performance PID control, graphical wiring and setpoint programming functions together with math, logic and timing function blocks.
- Tight process tolerances for demanding processes
- A fast-responding control algorithm is ideal for frequent process disturbances
- Measurements are very stable and repeatable
- Overheating protection features
- Native EtherCAT meets ETG.5003.2060
- Overshoot inhibition cutback function minimizes temperature overshoot, without overdamping the process
- Dual PID (e.g. heat/cool) enables a different gain for each output
- Multiple PID sets allow optimum performance at different setpoints and with varying loads
- Feedforward provides predictive compensation for interactive loops
- Integrated cascade control for high accuracy control of heater load and compensation for process lags
- High level of noise rejection and exceptionally fast-acting cold junction compensation
