PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Cooperheat Advantage 3™ 6 Channel Programmer/Controller is a high-performance temperature control system developed for seamless integration with transformer power units equipped with contactor control sockets. Designed to provide fully automatic temperature process control for up to six transformer output channels, this advanced controller ensures precise, reliable, and standards-compliant heat treatment operations across multi-zone industrial applications.
Product description
The Cooperheat Advantage 3™ 6 Channel Programmer/Controller is engineered to deliver accurate and automatic temperature control when used in conjunction with compatible transformer power units. Specifically designed for systems featuring contactor control sockets, the Advantage 3™ enables efficient management of up to six transformer unit output channels, ensuring consistent and synchronized heat treatment performance.
This advanced temperature programmer/controller provides automatic control of the heat treatment cycle, regulating heating output based on programmed parameters to maintain precise thermal conditions. Its six independent channels allow operators to manage multiple heating zones simultaneously, improving operational efficiency in complex heat treatment setups such as post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), stress relieving, and localized thermal processing.
The Advantage 3™ is recognized for its flexibility and compliance-driven design. It supports accurate temperature differential control, helping meet international heat treatment standards including ASME, BS, EN, ANSI, and DIN. By automating the temperature control process across transformer power units, it reduces manual intervention, improves repeatability, and enhances overall productivity.
Ideal for industrial heat treatment environments requiring dependable multi-channel transformer control, the Cooperheat Advantage 3™ 6 Channel Programmer/Controller delivers precision, integration flexibility, and reliable process automation in demanding applications.
Product specifications
Control
Proportional Band: ± 5°C (10°F) / ± 10°C (20°F) / ± 20°C (40°F) / ± 40°C (80°F).
Hold Back Setting: 10°C (20°F) / 20°C (40°F) / 40°C (80°F) / 60°C (120°F).
Power input
Supply Voltage: 110/115 V a.c.
Frequency: 50/60 Hz.
Signal output
Type: Thermocouple Type K (NiCr/NiAl).
Range: 0 to 1200°C (0 to 2200°F).
Accuracy
Measurement: ± 0.3°C (0.6°F).
Linearity: Better than ± 0.5°C (1°F) at any point.
Calibration: ± 1 display digit (Uncertainty: 1 display digit).
Programmable values
Start Temperature: °C or °F temperature uncontrolled up to.
Rate of Rise: °C or °F per hour.
Soak Temperature: °C or °F temperature to soak (hold) at.
Soak Time: Time (hours:minutes) held at soak (hold).
Rate of Fall: °C or °F per hour.
Off Temperature: °C or °F temperature uncontrolled down from.
Environmental/safety
Normal Operating Temperature range: -10 to 55°C.
Storage Temperature: 10 to 90% Relative Humidity.
Ambient Humidity: EMC: EN 61326:1998.
CE Compliance: LVD: EN 61010-1:2001.
Product resources
Advantage 3™ Programmer/Controller Operating Manual
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cooperheat Advantage 3™ 6 Channel Programmer/Controller used for?
The Cooperheat Advantage 3™ 6 Channel Programmer/Controller is used to provide automatic temperature process control for up to six transformer power unit output channels. It ensures precise multi-zone temperature regulation in industrial heat treatment applications.
Can the Advantage 3™ be used with any transformer power unit?
The Advantage 3™ is designed for use with transformer power units that have contactor control sockets. This allows seamless integration and automatic temperature control across compatible transformer systems.
How many heating channels can the Advantage 3™ control?
The controller can manage up to six independent transformer output channels, enabling efficient multi-zone heat treatment and improved process coordination.
What are the benefits of using the Advantage 3™ with transformer power units?
Using the Advantage 3™ provides automatic temperature regulation, improved accuracy, reduced manual intervention, compliance with international heat treatment standards, and enhanced productivity in industrial heat treatment operations.