Digital Temperature Controllers

A digital temperature controller is a microprocessor-based thermostat that shows the temperature read from the sensor on its display and manages its output with an on-off or PID algorithm according to a setpoint entered with the buttons; it is selected by operating mode, sensor input, relay or SSR output, supply voltage and housing dimension. It is used to hold temperature at the setpoint in the heating zones of extruder and injection machines, in industrial ovens, packaging jaws and cooling cabinets. The subgroups include PID thermostats, on-off thermostats, universal controllers and modular temperature controllers. GEMO, Enda, Tense and GMT devices are available in front panel dimensions such as 48x48 mm, 72x72 mm and 96x96 mm. Models with an SSR output give a trigger signal that drives an external solid state relay; in PID applications with frequent switching, an SSR output is preferred over a relay output. Verify from the product page which of the J and K thermocouple, PT100, NTC and PTC inputs is supported.

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How to choose Digital Temperature Controllers

A digital temperature controller is a microprocessor-based thermostat that shows the temperature read from the sensor on its display and manages its output with an on-off or PID algorithm according to a setpoint entered with the buttons; it is selected by operating mode, sensor input, relay or SSR output, supply voltage and housing dimension. It is used to hold temperature at the setpoint in the heating zones of extruder and injection machines, in industrial ovens, packaging jaws and cooling cabinets.

  • Separate sensing, motion control, logic processing and operator interface requirements.
  • Select signal type, supply voltage, communication protocol and I/O count for the machine network.
  • Verify housing size, sensing distance and PNP/NPN output polarity against the PLC input card.

Frequently asked questions

What is Digital Temperature Controllers and where is it used?

A digital temperature controller is a microprocessor-based thermostat that shows the temperature read from the sensor on its display and manages its output with an on-off or PID algorithm according to a setpoint entered with the buttons; it is selected by operating mode, sensor input, relay or SSR output, supply voltage and housing dimension. It is used to hold temperature at the setpoint in the heating zones of extruder and injection machines, in industrial ovens, packaging jaws and cooling cabinets.

What should I compare when choosing Digital Temperature Controllers?

A digital temperature controller is a microprocessor-based thermostat that shows the temperature read from the sensor on its display and manages its output with an on-off or PID algorithm according to a setpoint entered with the buttons; it is selected by operating mode, sensor input, relay or SSR output, supply voltage and housing dimension.

Which product groups are available under Digital Temperature Controllers?

The current subcategories include Cold Room Control Modules, Modular Temperature Controllers, NFC-Enabled Controllers, On-Off Thermostats, PID Thermostats, Universal Controllers. Open a subcategory to compare its products and technical details.

Digital Temperature Controllers Selection Guide: Technical Criteria and Engineering Practice