New Multi-Parameter Controller Provides Totally Integrated Cost-Cutting Solution in CSS Dosing System

The first working example of Burkert`s (UK) new 8620 mxControl multi-parameter controller has been launched. Designed and built by Chemical Support Systems Ltd (CSS), the 8620 system is providing control of conductivity, pH, Redox, level, flow and pumps, in an integrated chemical dosing system for a cooling tower treatment project in the paper industry. CSS specified the mxControl for the project due to the size and functionality of the unit, and for the fact that the 8620 controller sets a new benchmark for cost-cutting solutions in chemical and skid control applications. Although less than half the size of “first-generation” integrated multi-function controllers, the 8620 system nevertheless packs in more features and processing power.
The Burkert controller can easily be configured to display, transmit and record flow, pressure, pH/ORP, conductivity, O2, CL2, Level, and temperature. In addition, proportional/integral and cascaded temperature control with dual indication of process values (i.e. temperature and flow), make the device unparalleled in its field. In fact, especially so, as the open system architecture of the unit`s internal hardware and software design allows the system to be customised exactly to almost any application. I know the term one-stop-shop is over used nowadays, but that`s exactly what the new Burkert 8620 controller is. As a multi-parameter transmitter it integrates all the discrete functions that were simply used as signal conditioners sending analogue inputs to PLC`s, into a single control platform. As a result it reduces controller & instrumentation costs substantially; in some cases by half.”