Firing Circuits & Trigger Modules

Published on: 10/11/2016

Introducing United Automations extensive range of Firing Circuits and Power Modules

 

United Automation are one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of industrial power control products. Founded in 1964, the company specialise in lean manufacturing techniques, introducing new products and delivering exceptional value with a focus on cost reduction solutions.

GD Rectifiers are an official distributor for United Automation and stock their full range of Firing Circuits & Trigger Modules.

 

UAL’s Firing Circuits & Trigger Modules

Transformers

1.6VA Transformer

Primary: 0-240-415V @ 50/60Hz

Secondary: 10V-0-10V @ 1.6VA (10.40V-0-10.40 open circuit)

Isolation test 4KV rms between primary and secondary. The transformer has been designed and manufactured to meet the requirement of BSEN 61558-1.

 

Phase Angle Firing Circuits & Power Modules

AFM11 Phase Angle Firing Module

The AFM11 single phase or phase-to-phase trigger module uses variable phase angle control with adjustable signal matching, integral current limit input and adjustable soft start. The pulse train output is reliable and universally applicable to resistive or inductive loads. These are typically used in complete power assemblies for controlling thyristors, triac or hybrid diodes on single phase to neutral, or phase-to-phase supplies, within the line voltage limits. 

FC11AL Phase Angle Firing Module

The single phase or phase-to-phase firing module uses variable phase angle control with adjustable signal matching and adjustable soft start. The power transformer is remote for increased reliability and wide operational voltage capacity. A typical application is an AC resistive or inductive loads via a triac or thyristor, on a single phase to neutral or phase-to-phase supplies, within voltage limits and a half-wave vibrator control.

FC11AL/2 Phase Angle Firing Module

This single phase firing module with integral 26A triac, uses variable phase angle control with adjustable signal matching and selectable soft start. The power supply transformer is remote for increased reliability and wide operational voltage capabilities. The FC11AL/2 controller governs the amount of power supplied to the load, by controlling the AC supply.  This firing module is suitable for most AC resistive loads with current ratings up to 25A when fitted on to a suitable heat sink.

MAT Phase Angle Firing Module

The MAT is a variable phase angle triac trigger module, it is a compact and tamperproof unit capable of driving all typical triacs on 230/110V AC regulator circuits. The unit has an inclusive manual control potentiometer and minimum output trimmer built in an industrial panel mounting enclosure. The MAT phase angle firing module is suitable for most AC resistive or inductive loads via a triac, on a single phase to neutral supplies, within voltage limits.

MPC 34A Multi-Mode Mains Controller

The MPC34A provides accurate and precise mains control in both burst fire or phase angle control modes of operation. This printed circuit board firing circuit is capable of driving an external triac or thyristor pair power devices for any load rating. The MPC34A is used in all resistance heaters including ovens, electric furnaces, moulders, dryers, smelters, heating, tapes, stress relieving, space heating and heating mantles.

PAC2 Phase Angle Firing Module

The PAC2 module is a 25A, 230V AC phase angle, full wave controller in a compact and easy to install package. The PAC2 regulator governs the amount of power supplied to the load, by controlling the phase angle of the AC supply. The low thermal impedance and high electrical isolation provides the equipment designer with great flexibility in a wide variety of applications. The PAC2 module is suitable for most power control applications such as infra/red quartz and ceramic heaters and lighting. It can also be used on inductive loads such as transformers and AC motors.

PATFC Phase Angle Triac Firing Circuit

The PATFC is a thick-film hybrid firing circuit, which gives phase control and helps drive an appropriate triac power device to suit most load applications. The PATFC is used in all resistance heaters including ovens, electric furnaces, moulders, dryers, smelters, heating tapes, stress relieving, space heating and heating mantles.

PCR-240-1 Phase Control Regulator

The PCR-240-1 is a thick-film, hybrid, phase angle power controller circuit with 250W power capability. Its simple 3-pin connections make it versatile and useful as a low cost power controller to suit small load applications with the addition of a potentiometer and suitable filter. The PCR-240-1 is used in most applications, including: resistance heaters, including ovens, electric furnaces, moulders, dryers, smelters, heating tapes, stress relieving, space heating and heating mantles.

ZAX27A Multi-Mode Mains Module

The ZAX27A provides accurate mains control in both burst fire or phase angle control modes of operation. This printed circuit board firing circuit is capable of driving an external triac or thyristor pair power devices for any load rating. The ZAX27A is typically used in all resistance heaters, including ovens, electric furnaces, moulders, dryers, smelters, heating tapes, stress relieving, space heating and heating mantles.

ZFM32H/300 EMC Suppression Filter & Mains Conditioner

Phase angle power controllers generate radio frequency interference during each half-cycle of the mains waveform when the power is switched on. In sensitive applications this interference, or interaction with other equipment, must be suppressed to comply with the current Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations. The ZFM32H filter protects against three main surges and spikes and prevents load noise feedback.

 

Burst Firing Circuits & Power Modules

BFM-240-25A Variable Burst Fired AC Regulator

The BFM-240-25A is a mains supply, 25A AC energy regulator for proportional linear manual control of resistive loads using variable on/off bursts of complete main cycles energy, coincident with mains zero crossover.

BFM-TH Burst Firing Trigger Circuit

The BFM-TH is a hybrid burst firing trigger circuit, which generates virtually no RFI or arcing. Its simple 7-pin connections make it versatile and useful as a low cost firing circuit.

BFTM-1 Burst Firing Trigger Module

The BFTM-1 single phase burst firing trigger modules are designed to drive United Automation’s full range of thyristors and triacs. The BFTM-1 is a single phase or 2-wire format capability. 

BFTM-3 Burst Firing Trigger Module

The BFTM-1 is a three phase burst firing trigger module, it is designed to drive United Automation’s complete range of thyristors and triacs. The BFTM-3 has a one-phase supply controlling three phase loads in star or delta configurations.

BM-1 Burst Firing Trigger Module

This burst fire control module incorporates the unique mono-linkä, gate-to-gate firing feature which uses single path hard firing for each phase thyristor pair, eliminating cathode firing connections.

BM-2 Burst Firing Trigger Module

Like the BM-1, the BM-2 burst fire control module incorporates the unique mono-linkä, gate-to-gate firing feature which uses single path hard firing for each phase thyristor pair, eliminating cathode firing connections.

BM-3 Burst Firing Trigger Module

Similar to the BM-1 and BM-2, the BM-3 burst fire control module incorporates the unique mono-linkä, gate-to-gate firing feature which uses single path hard firing for each phase thyristor pair, eliminating cathode firing connections.

BM2R Single Cycle/Dual Cycle Burst Fire 380/500VAC

The BM2R 380/500VAC 24V AC/DC input driver module has been designed to offer single-cycle/dual-cycle firing thyristor controllers driving resistive loads. In single-cycle or dual-cycle mode, these modules use the fastest burst rates possible, providing a very accurate control and helps minimise harmonic distortion.

BM2R Single Cycle/Dual Cycle Burst Fire Driver Module 420/460VAC

The BM2R 420/460VAC 50Hz and 24V AC/DC driver module has been designed to offer single-cycle/dual-cycle firing of thyristor controllers driving resistive loads

BM2R Single Cycle/Dual Cycle Burst Fire Driver Module 480VAC

The BM2R 480VAC 50Hz driver module has been designed to offer single-cycle/dual-cycle firing of thyristor controllers driving resistive loads.

BM3R Single Cycle/Dual Cycle Burst Fire Driver Module 380/500VAC

The BM3R 380/500VAC 24V AC/DC input driver module has been designed to offer single-cycle/dual-cycle firing of thyristor controllers driving resistive loads.

BM3R Single Cycle/Dual Cycle Burst Fire Driver Module 420/460VAC

The BM3R 420/460VAC 50Hz and 24v AC/DC driver module has been designed to offer single-cycle/dual-cycle firing of thyristor controllers driving resistive loads.

BM3R Single Cycle/Dual Cycle Burst Fire Driver Module 480VAC

The BM3R 480VAC 50Hz driver module has been designed to offer single-cycle/dual-cycle firing of thyristor controllers driving resistive loads.

BMT3A Burst Firing Trigger Module

This microprocessor based dual range temperature control module incorporates the unique mono-linkä, gate-to-gate firing feature which uses single path hard firing for each phase thyristor pair, eliminating cathode firing connections.

FC11BL Burst Firing Trigger Module

This single phase burst firing module operates on a s one second nominal time base. The zero triggered output has a variable on/off ratio which is proportional to the normal control signal or DC input demand signal. 

FC11BL/2 Burst Fire Trigger Module

This single phase firing module has its own built in power device, reducing wiring and fixing connections. It is ideal for heating loads up to 25 Amps when fitted in to a suitable heat sink.

LTM-Z2 Burst Firing Trigger Module

This logic driven trigger module gives zero crossing opto-isolated control to convert on/off signals into power, via inverse parallel thyristor or triac.

LTM-Z4 Burst Firing Trigger Module

This logic driven trigger module gives zero crossing opto-isolated control to convert on/off signals into power, via inverse parallel thyristor or triac.

 

Single & Dual Mode Firing Circuits & Power Modules

Commander Module for FC36M & FC36MV

The CM-FC36 commander module is a remote ‘Human Machine Interface’ programming and display console. It incorporates a simple keypad to input data and a console that displays all the functional information relating to the firing circuit settings.

DMFC-36 Single/Dual Cycle Burst Firing Circuit 380/500VAC

This DMFC-36 driver module has been designed to offer phase angle control, burst fire control or single-cycle/dual-cycle firing of thyristor controllers driving resistive loads. They are designed to be used in conjunction with a thyristor assembly or thyristor controller.

DMFC-36 Single/Dual Cycle Burst Firing Circuit 420/460VAC

This DMFC-36 driver module has been designed to offer phase angle control, burst fire control or single-cycle/dual-cycle firing of thyristor controllers driving resistive loads. Key features include: standard din rail mount, soft start (0-30s), inhibit input and wide range of controls.

DMFC-36 Single/Dual Cycle Burst Firing Circuit 480VAC

This DMFC-36 driver module has been designed to offer phase angle control, burst fire control or single-cycle/dual-cycle firing of thyristor controllers driving resistive loads. In single-cycle or dual-cycle mode, these modules use the fastest burst rates possible, providing very accurate control and minimising harmonic distortion.

FC36M (110v) c/w DIN housing

This three phase microprocessor based firing circuit is a populated printed circuit board primarily designed for incorporating into three phase power control assemblies for the control of thyristors. The unit is available in a supply voltage of 110v and comes with din housing. Phase wiring installation is kept to a minimum with simple gate/cathode outputs and no necessity for external phasing supply transformers. 

FC36M (110v) Dual Mode Firing Board

This three phase microprocessor based firing circuit is a populated printed circuit board primarily designed for incorporating into three phase power control assemblies for the control of thyristors. This firing circuit is universally acceptable for AC/DC resistive or most inductive loads via thyristor pairs on three phase assemblies. SCR handling provides smooth proportional control to all types of industrial processes which included furnaces, electroplating, controlled rectifiers and transformers.

FC36M (230v) c/w DIN housing

This three phase microprocessor based firing circuit is a populated printed circuit board primarily designed for incorporating into three phase power control assemblies for the control of thyristors. This firing circuit is universally acceptable for AC/DC resistive or most inductive loads via thyristor pairs on three phase assemblies. SCR handling provides smooth proportional control to all types of industrial processes which included furnaces, electroplating, controlled rectifiers and transformers.

FC36M (230v) Dual Mode Firing Board

This three phase microprocessor based firing circuit is a populated printed circuit board primarily designed for incorporating into three phase power control assemblies for the control of thyristors. Key features include: switch selectable phasing reversal, output status LED indication and over current latching trip to 120% of maximum with LED indication.

FC36M (400v) c/w DIN housing

This three phase microprocessor based firing circuit is a populated printed circuit board primarily designed for incorporating into three phase power control assemblies for the control of thyristors. The unit is available in a supply voltage of 400V and comes with din housing. Phase wiring installation is kept to a minimum, with simple gate/cathode outputs and no necessity for external phasing supply transformers.

FC36M (400v) Dual Mode Firing Board

This three phase microprocessor based firing circuit is a populated printed circuit board primarily designed for incorporating into three phase power control assemblies for the control of thyristors. Universally acceptable for AC/DC resistive or most inductive loads via thyristor pairs on three phase assemblies. SCR handling provides smooth proportional control to all types of industrial processes which included furnaces, electroplating, controlled rectifiers and transformers.

FC36MV (230v) Dual Mode Firing Board

This three phase microprocessor based firing circuit is a populated printed circuit board primarily designed for incorporating into three phase power control assemblies for the control of thyristors. Key features include: auto phase rotation correction and phase-loss detection, adjustable ramp control 0 to 30 seconds and output status LED indication.

FC36M (230v) Dual Mode Firing Board c/w DIN housing

This three phase microprocessor based firing circuit is a populated printed circuit board primarily designed for incorporating into three phase power control assemblies for the control of thyristors. This unit is available in various supply voltage capabilities. Phase wiring installation is kept to a minimum, with simple gate/cathode outputs and no necessity for external phasing supply transformers.

FC36MV (400v) Dual Mode Firing Board

This three phase microprocessor based firing circuit is a populated printed circuit board primarily designed for incorporating into three phase power control assemblies for the control of thyristors.

FC36MV (400v) Dual Mode Firing Board c/w DIN housing

This three phase microprocessor based firing circuit is a populated printed circuit board primarily designed for incorporating into three phase power control assemblies for the control of thyristors. This unit is available in various supply voltage capabilities.

STOM1 Dual Mode Power Module

The STOM1 is a microprocessor based power controller with a built in power device that is capable of controlling up to 25A at voltages up to 440V AC.

STOM2 Dual Mode Power Module

The STOM2 is a microprocessor based trigger module capable of driving most power thyristors. The STOM2 Has two modes of triggering control, phase angle and burst firing where either can be selected separately.

DMFC-12 (110v) Dual Mode Firing Circuit

The dual mode firing circuit features standard din rail mount phase angle and burst fire modes of control soft start (0-30s).

DMFC-12 (230v) Dual Mode Firing Circuit

The dual mode firing circuit features standard din rail mount phase angle and burst fire modes of control soft start (0-30s).

DMFC-12 (415v) Dual Mode Firing Circuit

The dual mode firing circuit features standard din rail mount phase angle and burst fire modes of control soft start (0-30s).

 

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