ProTHERMIC™ PH300 Series Wire Preheater

Wire Preheating

The InteliSENS PH300 high frequency induction preheater is designed for a wide range of wire insulating processes. A proprietary high frequency power unit applies electrical current at the optimum frequency and the precise voltage for the specific conductor being heated. This machine is optimised for wire diameters 1 – 3 mm. Precision-machined pulleys reduce wear and ensure that an even tension is applied to the wire, ensuring a smooth running process. “Low Loss” pulley material reduces the amount of heat that is absorbed, improving the efficiency and performance of the preheater. A user-friendly colour LCD interface is used to set up and display system and product information. The HS designation signifies this machine is designed for higher operating speeds and uses larger heating coils to obtain higher loop voltage in the wire.

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Performance

Specification PH300-10-200 PH300-18-200 PH300-12 PH300-20 PH300-20TW PH300-25 PH300-25TW PH300-34 PH300-34TW
Wire Diameter (solid) 0.6 – 3.0 mm (0.023 – 0.19 in)
Wire Size (stranded) 0.28 – 10 mm² (0.011 – 0.39 in²)
Max Speed 2000 m/min (6500 ft/min)
Max Temperature 400° C with HT pulley
Max Power Output 10 kW 18 kW 12 kW 20 kW 20 kW 25 kW 25 kW 34 kW 34 kW
Maximum Frequency 1500 Hz
Mains Supply 3 Phase 220 V 3 Phase 360-510 V

Technology

The shorting pulley rim is manufactured from a special copper alloy that has high electrical conductivity and good wear resistance.

The insulating pulley is manufactured from resin bonded fabric which has good wear resistance and low thermal conductivity to minimise wire-to-pulley heat loss.

The pulleys are mounted on low friction, double row ball bearings to minimise the drag force (tension increase) on the wire as it passes through the preheater. Both pulleys are precision machined to ensure that uniform tension is applied to the wire, thus reducing SRL problems in data and telecommunications cable applications.

The preheater is powered from a 3-phase mains input, which is converted to a high-frequency supply by a specially designed inverter, the output of which is automatically adjusted to deliver the necessary power to maintain the required “Preset Temperature” regardless of wire size or production speed.

The preheater is fully protected against mains supply phase loss or brownouts.

Connectivity

1 x Analogue input: External temperature setting 0 – 10 V

4 x Programmable Relay Contact

2 x Emergency Stop contacts

MODBUS RTU, PROTON ASCII code or Label Printer
USB using RS232 – USB Converter Cable
RS485 MODBUS RTU, PROTON ASCII code (Not available with PROFIBUS)

Ethernet Modbus TCP (or ‘Ethernet TCP/IP’); Ethernet UDP
OPC UA compatibility: OPC UA 1.03

iBUS (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP)
Serial communications: RS232

Wi-Fi for gauge configuration and diagnostics.

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