Eurotherm introduces the new Mini8 perfect for Plastic extrusion, Semiconductor fabrication, Multi-point data acquisition and much more.

Maximize your process with the Eurotherm Mini8:

Designed to integrate seamlessly with programmable logic controllers, and other supervisory control and monitoring systems, the Eurotherm Mini8 offers a compact high performance solution at an affordable cost.

Mini8 offers modularity both in terms of hardware and software functions. Its four plug-in slots can accommodate a variety of IO modules, and its feature set, ranged to suit simple multi-loop and data acquisition applications up to complex strategies including setpoint programming. mathematical and logical operations

Mini8 can multi-drop on either Modbus RTU or Devicenet and offers a real cost effective alternative to performing analogue measurement or control loops in a PLC. By implementing these functions in the Mini8 the PLC hardware cost is reduced and is relieved of the extra processing burden of analogue control, often improving its digital performance or enabling a lower specification processor to be used.

Improve your PLC with the Eurotherm Mini8 -Reduces PLC hardware -Easy and quick set-up -Improves control performance -Improves PLC performance -Minimizes signal conditioning hardware

The Mini8 is an ideal partner to a PLC in multi-loop PID applications such as plastics extrusion and multi-zone furnaces. By devolving loop control to the Mini8 the PLC can concentrate on providing fast and effective logic control without the burden of running complex control algorithms. The Mini8 is a very cost effective alternative to implementing control loops in PLC. Providing not only better control performance and easy configuration the Mini8 offers the same deterministic response and autotune feature as Eurotherm's panel mount controllers. Eurotherm's open approach to communication, supporting both the Modbus and Devicenet protocols, makes it easy to interface to intelligent masters such as a PLC.

Maximize PID control with the Eurotherm Mini8:

Mini8 can be supplied with pre-loaded configurations to suit standard applications. It is also a very flexible controller capable of implementing complex control strategies. Eurotherm's iTools software suite provides a graphical function block view of strategies configurations making creation, editing and debugging easy to accomplish. A remote touchscreen LCD panel, supplied with standard Mini8 operator screens, can be used to supervise multiple controllers. Standard screens enable 'Out of Box' operation but still allow users to adapt screens, therefore enhancing visibility and ease of use, to suit their own process

Data acquisition with the Eurotherm Mini8:

Mini8's high density analogue inputs combined with Eurotherm's 5000 Series recorders provide unsurpassed local and network access to your process. The 5000 Series offers remote viewing capability and acts as an HMI for the Mini8 utilizing Master Communications. The user can control and view information from the Mini8 from either the 5000 TFT touch screen display or from any PC connected to the network.

Eurotherm Mini8 connected to a 5000 in a control system:

The 5000 Series supports Modbus Master communications over Ethernet and Serial connections. Powerful features from within the 5000 Series - such as User defined screens, remote access and Auditor features – can now be applied to other plant equipment. Whether you need to securely record data from other instruments or provide a centralized HMI for an operator to view and modify control loop parameters within the Mini8 – the 5000 Series offers a simple, powerful solution.