During the life of the product, the Service and Repair activity monitor the level of repairs and use of spares.

As a minimum this activity must start no later than when the product is moved from 'Current' to 'Available' classification.

This information is used to help predict the spares stock holding requirements.

The review and definition of product status is carried out as required.

Purchasing, Manufacturing, Service Centre and Customer Support communicate, to the Portfolio Manager, any on-going issues that affect the ability of Eurotherm to continue the manufacture and supply of any product currently in the 'available' category, and during the 'Lifetime’ category to maintain Service Support. In such an instance a series of additional reviews are convened to monitor the situation and decide upon any extraordinary actions necessary. This may result in the premature entry of an instrument into an obsolescence category.


Basic Obsolescence Timing:
Progression through each phase of obsolescence requires acceptance of the plan by Marketing Director, Sales Director, R&D Director and Portfolio Manager.


Current / Preferred - ‘Level 1’ - Under Review'
Notification of Level 1 status is distributed to UK Sales and Service and Group Companies.

There is no feature development of products unless it affects safety or is to rectify field failures.

Alternative product offerings are identified. There may be a number of alternatives, depending upon the capabilities of the alternatives available. Definition of alternatives should include all information required to install the replacement instrument in place of the original. This includes cross-reference wiring information from one instrument to the other and operating instructions.

Availability - ‘Level 2’ – No longer available but may be by Special Order Only:  The following products are in this category: 7200A, 7300A Full, 7300A Light , Continental Solid State Relays & IO Modules Special orders & repairs only

Some, but not all, replacements are scheduled for December 2016
Notification of Level 2 status is distributed to UK Sales and Service and Group Companies.

Lists of all known users, during the last two years, of the product to be provided to the Sales Engineers, Group Companies and direct to 'Third Party' operations as appropriate, together with personalized copies of a letter detailing status of the product in question and the possible alternatives.

In the UK, after three months all customers not yet contacted by the Sales Engineer to be contacted directly from Worthing England with a personalized letter detailing status of the product in question and defining recommended alternatives.

Purchasing need to be informed and demand (forecast) amended. Any last time buy requirements to be collated by UK Service center.

Apart from supporting documentation in the document library, all product promotional material is removed from the website.

Mature and Lifetime Care – ‘Level 3’ No Longer Available.'  The following products are in this category:
7100A Light, 7100S, 7200S, 7300S, TE10S, TE200S, TE200A, TC2000 repairs only

Replacements scheduled for December 2016
Continue to promote alternative replacement products - include a notice in each repair returned.

Product Availability: None

Spares Availability: Limited for Service activities only.

Product should be removed from Sales Order Processing System and assemblies made obsolete.

Obsolete - ‘Level 4’ - Beyond Economical Repair
Continue to promote obsolescence status of the product and offer advantages of replacement with the alternatives available. Support is very limited, affected by spares stocks and replacement parts availability.

The 3504 controller is supplied in the standard ¼ DIN size (96 x 96mm front panel). The 3504 Controller contains up to six plug-in hardware modules; the 3508 Controller has up to three. Moreover, digital communications modules can be fitted in two positions.

These modules provide an interface to a wide range of plant devices and those fitted to it are identified by an ordering code printed on a label to the side of the instrument. This code defines the basic functionality of the instrument which may be:

• Controller only
• Programmer and controller
• Control type – Standard PID, valve positioner
• Digital communications type
• Options

The Eurotherm 2108i horizontal mount indicator and alarm unit provides accurate measurement and display of temperature and other processing variables in a standard 1/8 DIN panel format. The two alarm relay outputs are provided for an operator alert and process protection.

A universal input allows selection of nine internally stored thermocouple types. Other input linearization may be factory downloaded. Linear, process inputs are scalable to the desired range.  Keylock and passwords prevent unauthorized access to configuration and alarm settings.

A large, red, or green LED display gives good visibility in low and high ambient lighting.

New alarms can be acknowledged and old alarms reset by a front panel button or an external contact closure input.

Three internal alarm setpoints are provided. They are configurable as high, or low, or rate of change alarms. Any combination of these three internal alarms can activate the two relay outputs. Latching or non-latching operation can be selected and alarm delays can be applied. A special mode known as “alarm blocking” is available. In this mode, after power on, the process value must first enter a good state before the alarm becomes active. This is particularly useful for low alarms which can be “blocked” while the process is warming-up.

Calibration accuracy is preserved with a self-correcting input circuit, while a User Calibration facility allows offsets to be applied to compensate for sensor and other system errors.

The method for automatic tuning automatically determines the value of the parameters listed in table 4-1 in the image above. The 2208e and 2204e uses a “one-shot” tuner in which works by switching the output on and off to induce an oscillation in the measured value. From the amplitude and period of the oscillation, it calculates the tuning parameter values.

If the tuning process cannot tolerate full heating or cooling being applied, then the level of heating or cooling can be restricted by setting the heating and cooling power limits in the Output list. However, the measured value must oscillate to some degree for the tuner to be able to calculate values.

A one-shot Tune can be performed at any time but normally, it is performed only once during the initial commissioning of the process. However, if the process under control subsequently becomes unstable (because its characteristics have changed), you can re-tune again for the new conditions.

It is best to start tuning with the process at ambient temperature. This allows the tuner to calculate more accurately the low cutback and high cutback values that restrict the amount of overshoot or undershoot.

The Eurotherm EFit power controller is easy to commission and integrate. It is cost effective, but don’t provide any compromise in the control of resistive and infrared heating elements.

Cost effective and exceptional process performance
EFit is compliant with international standards of immunity, quality, and emissions, and can be used for all heating applications. The unit delivers precise control even in the most extreme industrial conditions, such as limited cabinet space.

Perfect for simple heating applications
Heat treatment and other such industrial processes need accurate temperatures to comply with regulations. However, this isn’t possible to achieve in a large industrial plant where fluctuations in voltage is a common phenomenon. If we consider resistive heaters, 20% variation in the power to the load can be caused with a variation of 10% in the supply voltage. This can cause unwanted temperature fluctuations. The EFit power control unit continues to deliver a uniform flow of power supply, even when there are voltage fluctuations. This will result in a continuous and reliable heating process that delivers products that comply with heat treatment standards.

Easy Installation

• Minimal connection — pre-wired plug in connectors
• Nothing to fix — just clip onto DIN rail
• Nothing to configure — plug and play

Control precisely

• Eliminate voltage fluctuations
• Achieve tight tolerances
• Optimize energy use

Improve processes

• Minimise downtime
• Maximise throughput
• Reduce cost of ownership

Below are some of the Instruments or Controls that we can repair or refurbish. Need your current product repaired? Allow us to help you with your Eurotherm Obsoleted Instruments by providing replacements, refurbished units or by repairing your instrument.

• HEATSK-DIN-1.0
• I.O.-JUMPER-010
• I.O.-MARKER-011
• IO-IAC/+RO/280
• IO-IDC/+RO/28
• RSAA-660/50/10
• RVA3-6V75T/H
• SVAA-3V10
• SVDA-3V10
• SVDA-3V25
• SVDA-3V75

The Eurotherm 3216i indicators offer accurate indication of temperature and process measurements. Process interlocks, including overtemperature furnace limits, are implemented using relay output channels.

Industrial environments can do with instruments with simple usage. The same is available with Eurotherm 3216i and other indicators in this range.

Whether it concerns the indication of the breach of set limits or the protection of your process, you can use the 'Quick Start' code configure all the functions as you need them. When you need to implement process interconnections like over temperature furnace limits, you can use the provided relay output channels.

Uses:
Plastics - extrusion melt pressure
Level/pressure/flow
Weighing platform
Heat treatment - furnace over temperature
Temperature & process indication
Process protection

The Eurotherm 32h8i indicators offer accurate indication of temperature and process measurements. Process interlocks, including overtemperature furnace limits, are implemented using relay output channels.

It is all about how conveniently the device can be used. The user can configure every function based on the needs of the process with the 'Quick Start' code. Indications have to be defined to set process limits.

Eurotherm 32h8i indicator and others in the 3200i series precisely indicate process and temperature measurements. Relay output channels are used to implement over temperature furnace limits and other process interlocks.

Best for:
Weighing platform
Temperature & process indication
Plastics - extrusion melt pressure
Process protection
Level/pressure/flow
Heat treatment - furnace over temperature

A universal input enables selection of nine internally stored thermocouple types and the PT100 resistance thermometer.  Linear inputs can be scaled to the desired display range. Two relay outputs are configurable for alarms. Three internal alarm setpoints are provided- configurable as high, low or deviation. Alarms can be 'blocked' on start-up to prevent unnecessary operator alerts.

The 1/32 DIN Eurotherm 2132i temperature and process controller comes with indication and alarming capabilities. Relay outputs can be used to implement over temperature furnace limits and other such process interlocks.

Fully configurable using operator interface
Alarm blocking on start-up
Simple operation
Reliable performance and accuracy
The PT100 resistance thermometer and nine thermocouples that are stored internally are available for selection with the universal input. Users can download other input linearizations. Based on the display range, linear inputs can be scaled accordingly.

There are three internal alarm set points that can be configured as deviation, high, or low alarms. Users can block the alarms on start-up to avoid unwanted alerts.

Users can expect positive operation with the presence of tactile buttons.

Based on the parameter the operator wants to see and adjust, the operator interface can be accordingly customized. Other parameters can be put under password protection.

Ideal for:
Plastics - extrusion
Heat treatment -small ovens
Sterilizers
Chillers
Trace heating
Heat sealing
 
Features:
Three internal alarm set points
Two configurable outputs
Universal input selection
Heater failure detection
Customized operator interface
Tactile buttons

The PG10 Operator Interface Terminal combines unique capabilities normally expected from high-end units but at a very affordable price. It is built around a high-performance core with integrated functionality. This core allows the PG10 to perform many of the normal features of the Paradigm range of Operator Interfaces while improving and adding new features.

The PG10 can communicate with many different types of hardware using high-speed RS232/422/485 communications ports and Ethernet 10 Base T/100 Base-TX communications. In addition, the PG10 features a USB port for fast downloads of configuration files and access to trending and data logging. A CompactFlash socket is also given so that Flash cards can be used to collect your trending and data logging information as well as to store larger configuration files.

In addition to accessing and controlling external resources, the PG10 allows a user to easily view and enter information. Users can enter data through the touchscreen or front panel 8-button keypad.