AutomationDirect Logo Process Control Frequently Asked Questions

 

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  1. What is a limit controller?
  2. Why must a controller be tuned and if so when?
  3. Do you sell a 24VDC version of the PM24, TC33, PC35, or Solo controllers?
  4. What is the input sampling rate?
  5. Can the units communicate to external devices?
  6. How can I set the controller to on/off control?
  7. How do I change from F to C degrees?
  8. Why does the temperature go down instead of up when the heat is applied?
  9. What is a PID/Process controller?
  10. When I press and hold the "setup" key on the PC35 to configure the controller, the display flashes between settings. Why does it flash?
  11. How many feet of thermocouple wire can I use?
  12. What is retransmission on the PC35 controllers?


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