ASPYRE® AT

Modular and Scalable Power Controllers Enable Increased Throughput and Yield While Reducing System Complexity

The ASPYRE® AT is a family of flexible, compact and scalable smart SCR power controllers. It features multiple advanced firing and control mode algorithms combined with sophisticated diagnostics. The ASPYRE AT integrates easily with EZ-ZONE® RM, PM PLUS® and RMA PLUS™ controllers as part of a Watlow® ecosystem solution.

Specifications

Power Bases

  • Single-phase, 1 controlled leg

Load Amp Range

  • 12A, 24A and 48A options (see derating curves)

SCR and Amperage Rating

  • SCCR rating 100,000A up to 480VAC with coordinated fusing
  • SCCR rating 10,000A up to 240VAC with recommended circuit breaker
  • Power dissipation: Approximately 1 to 1.2 watts per amp
  • Leakage current: 1mA at 25°C

Line and Load Voltage Range

  • 100 to 480V

Voltage Frequency

  • Automatically compensates for 47 to 63Hz

Controller Operating Supply Voltage

  • 24VDC, 6W 6VA per ASPYRE AT unit
  • Maximum 10 units powered via terminal screw and backplane connector
  • Use split-rail configuration when more units are required

Voltage and Current Measurement Accuracy

  • ±2% of range

Control Modes

  • Voltage, voltage squared, current, current squared, power

Output Control Firing Types

  • Fixed time-base zero crossing
  • Variable time-base zero crossing (burst firing)
  • Phase angle

Digital Inputs and Outputs

  • Independently user-configurable as input or switched DC output
  • Update rate: 10Hz
  • Input type: User-selectable, dc voltage or dry contact
  • Input logic: On ≥ 4VDC, off ≤ 1VDC, 30VDC max
  • Output voltage: 24V (based on the supply voltage)
  • Output: 100mADC max. per channel

Analog Input

  • Voltage: 0-10VDC, 15kΩ impedance
  • Current: 4 to 20mA, 0 to 20mADC, 100Ω impedance

Analog Output

  • 0 to 20mADC ±120μA or 4 to 20mADC into 500Ω max. load
    with 30μA nominal resolution
  • 0 to 10VDC ±60mV into a 500Ω min. load with 15mV
    nominal resolution

Electromechanical Relay Output

  • Form C, 5A resistive load
  • 100,000 cycles at 24VDC, 120/240 VAC
  • 125VA pilot duty 120/240VAC
  • 25VA 24VAC/DC

Connectivity

  • EIA 485, Modbus® RTU (option)
  • USB device
  • EtherCAT® ETG (future option)
  • Modbus® TCP (future option)
  • EtherNet/IP™ (future option)
  • ProfiNet (future option)

Diagnostics

  •  Open load circuit (including heater break) partial load failure, SCR short circuit, current limit, thermal alarm, line voltage loss

Operator Interface

  • 4 discrete LED indicators for status monitoring

COMPOSER® PC Configuration Software

  • Connects via USB port
  • Easy-to-use test drive screen
  • Function block diagram programming

Cooling Options

  • DIN-rail heat sink for convection cooling
  • Base plate for use with customer supplied heat sink

Control Terminals

  • Terminal blocks are touch safe, removable, 22 to 12 AWG, 5 in.-lb. (0.6 Nm) torque, 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) flat blade screw driver

Line and Load Terminals

  • Compatible with crimp lug terminals or bare wire, 12 to 6 AWG, 24 in.-lb. (2.7 Nm) torque, 1/8 in. hex driver

Ground Terminal

  •  Recommended 14 to 10 AWG with UL® Listed (ZMVV) #8 ring or spade crimp lug, 15 to 17 in.-lb (1.7 to 1.9 Nm) torque, , 1/4 in. (6.5 mm) flat blade screw driver

Mounting

  • Panel mounting with screws or DIN rail
  • No. 8 (M4) fastener
  • DIN rail: 35mm x 7.5mm

Environment

  • 0 to 60°C (single unit) or 55°C (multiple units) see derating curves
  • 5 to 90% RH (relative humidity), non-condensing

Agency Approval and Regulatory

  • UL® 508 Listed
  • c-UL® Listed
  • CE EMC Directive Class A Emissions
  • CE Safety Directive EN 60947-4-3
  • IP20
  • RoHS 2015-863-EU
  • W.E.E.E 2012-19-EU
  • Enclosure Flammability Rating: 94-V0