Temperature Control News

West Control Solutions Merges with Gems Sensors

West Control Solutions Merges with Gems Sensors

Posted by Tim Cox in on 12 March 2020

West Control Solutions & Gems Sensors merge to create a single Industrial Technology Company.

Environmentally Sound Choices For a Better Future

Environmentally Sound Choices For a Better Future

Posted by Bryony Jacques in on 12 November 2019

At West Control Solutions (WCS), we focus on providing valued temperature and process control expertise, global presence and support, a more extensive range of products and the power to innovate. 

Our focus is on continuous improvement

Our focus is on continuous improvement

Posted by Bryony Jacques in on 12 November 2019

At West Control Solutions (WCS), it is our mission to provide temperature and process control expertise, a global presence and support and constant innovation of our products and services. 

New and improved user interface for KS98-2

New and improved user interface for KS98-2

Posted by Bryony Jacques in on 24 May 2019

New and improved user interface features include programmable screen dialogues and application-oriented compilations of information. 

1/32 DIN controller for industrial or scientific applications

1/32 DIN controller for industrial or scientific applications

Posted by Bryony Jaques in on 18 April 2019

The CAL range, by West Control Solutions, provides a choice of compact, efficient temperature controllers. Designed for industrial or scientific applications, the CAL 3300 1/32 DIN temperature controller provides essential temperature control functionality including heat/cool operation and a simple ramp/dwell program. Integrated auto-tune for optimum PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) settings and a unique dAC (Derivative Approach Control) function for minimizing overshoot is also included.

New features added to KS98-2 for Firmware 2.0

New features added to KS98-2 for Firmware 2.0

Posted by Bryony Jacques in on 21 January 2019

West Control Solutions’ newest release, PMA KS98-2 Firmware 2.0, offers Firmware upgrades such as intuitive touch screen operation, data logging, and Profinet. New features allow this multi-function device to continue to excel in its many control applications.

Panel mounted and behind panel safety temperature limit devices

Panel mounted and behind panel safety temperature limit devices

Posted by Bryony Jacques in on 10 January 2019

For thermal process machinery applications, West Control Solutions excels in temperature controlling devices. As part of this offering, safety limiters ensure machine and personnel protection in ovens, furnaces, combustion plant, steam systems, food heating equipment, and similar applications.

Multi-Function Humidity Device

Multi-Function Humidity Device

Posted by in on 09 August 2018

The KS98-2, PMA’s new multi-loop controller, is designed for applications that require PID (Proportional- Integral-Derivative) control, process monitoring, sequence control, data logging and alarms. This controller is a complete solution in a single unit. It offers hardware flexibility, easy creation of applications and programmable functionality. It also helps to reduce programming, installation costs and control cabinet space. 

Multi-Function Controller for Inline Blending

Multi-Function Controller for Inline Blending

Posted by Bryony Jacques in on 26 June 2018

Inline blending is a unique process that takes a defined quantity of different materials and precisely blends them based on ratio. This process is used to create a final product in industries such as Oil and Gas. The new KS98- 2 is a multi-function controller that successfully creates products by the process of inline blending. This single unit measures, controls, calculates and records. 

KS Vario updated with improved response time for even more I/O flexibility

KS Vario updated with improved response time for even more I/O flexibility

Posted by Bryony Jacques in on 16 May 2018

Recently, PMA updated the KS Vario multi-loop control system to improve its response time and to deliver even more I/O flexibility. Process input scan speeds are now faster for larger systems, allowing up to 15 loops of process control with 100mS scan speed or 30 loops at 200mS. Now, the system serves an even wider range of applications.