FAC-2100 Multi-Loop Process Controller
FAC-2100 MULTI-LOOP PROCESS CONTROLLER
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Multi-Loop High-Performance Process Control
- Versatile I/O (4-20mA, 0-10V, RTD, Discrete Logic, Relays, etc.)
- Can be configured for Motor Control (PWM, Encoders, etc.)
- Modbus, Custom ASCII/Binary Messaging, and Fairnet Networking
- Prominent displays and intuitive user-interface
- Aluminum/steel construction — fully sealed enclosure
- -20°C to +65°C (-4°F to +149°F) operating range
- MIL-STD-901D Grade A for High Impact Shock
- MIL-STD-167B for Vibration
- MIL-STD-461E for Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI)
- Powerful and easy-to-use graphical programming
- Available with mil-spec miniature cylindrical connectors
The Fairmount Automation Controller Series, Model 2100 (FAC-2100) is a general-purpose, highly configurable, multi-loop process controller. Its aluminum-steel construction makes the controller extremely rugged—it is specifically designed for operation in environments susceptible to extreme temperature, humidity, pollution, corrosion, shock, and/or vibration. To install the MIL-STD-901D Grade A shock qualified device, simply cut out the specified pattern in your console or panel and bolt the controller in — no special shock/vibration mounts, supports, or brackets are required.
The FAC-2100 digital process controller is equipped with a wide array of I/O capabilities. It combines the analog functionality of a standard process controller, with the digital functionality normally associated with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). In its standard configuration, the FAC-2100 has three analog inputs, two analog outputs, two universal digital inputs, eight standard digital inputs, two digital outputs, and four form-C relays. Additional I/O can be added to the device through remote I/O points from our Chameleon product line.
FAC-2100 controllers are configured with the Design Pad G4 graphical programming environment. Design Pad technology makes setting up, debugging, and fine-tuning your control scheme quick and easy. It also allows the device to be very versatile — virtually every feature from the front-panel displays to the back-panel I/O and everything in between can be customized to fit your needs.
The user interface on the front panel of the FAC-2100 provides 2 bar graphs, 3 numeric displays, and 3 lines of scrolling alpha/numeric text. It allows users instant access to the application-specific parameter values that were tagged as operator-adjustable in the controller’s program. With the ‘Set Menu’ (the upper three keys) the user can easily change parameter values, tune a system, turn outputs on or off, etc. The ‘Automatic/Manual (A/M) Menu’ (the three lower keys) allows an operator to quickly change and manipulate the A/M state of one or more control loops.
