Walchem Electroless Plating Controller Offers Flexible Options
Walchem’s W600 series controller, which features icon-based programming on a large touchscreen display, can be configured to control as many as six outputs.
Walchem’s W600 series controller is designed to provide reliable, flexible and powerful control for electroless plating or etching processes. With icon-based programming on a large touchscreen display, it can be configured to control as many as six outputs.
A metal sensor input card allows the use of either a copper or nickel sensor along with a pH electrode. Other options include a universal sensor input that allows the use of almost any type of sensor, including pH/ORP, conductivity or disinfection; an analog input card that allows use of any transmitter with a 4-20-mA signal; and internet connectivity for remote access.Related Content
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