March 4, 2014 - Red Lion Controls announced PXU series of proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers, designed for machine builders, systems integrators and commercial equipment manufacturers. The PXU series enables tighter, more reliable control over a wide range of processes, including temperature, flow and pressure, from a single model. Capable of being deployed in precision process applications within the food and beverage, plastics, packaging, energy, gas, heat-treating, commercial and medical industries, the PXU series offers 1/16, 1/8 and 1/4 DIN size models to provide a range of space-saving options. Features and benefits include:
- Enhanced bezel design with larger, easy-to-read displays for better visibility from long distances
- Optional RS-485 communications allows integration with PCs, PLCs and HMIs
- One inch shorter in depth to save panel space
- Programmable via front panel push buttons and/or Red Lion¹s Crimson configuration software
- On demand auto-tuning for easy set up
- Universal inputs support thermocouple, RTD, 0 - 10 VDC and 4 - 20 mA (0 - 50)
- UL listed, 61010-1, process control equipment meets industry standards
"The PXU series of PID controllers gives customers compact PID controllers with large, easy to read displays," said Jeff Thornton, director of product management at Red Lion Controls. ³The range of sizes and universal input coupled with our award-winning Crimson software make these controllers a must-have for OEM machine builders and commercial equipment manufacturers.²
About Red Lion Controls
As the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, Red Lion has been delivering innovative solutions for more than forty years. Our award-winning technology enables companies worldwide to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity. Product brands include Red Lion, N-Tron and Sixnet. With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the company has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Red Lion is part of Spectris plc, the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company.