Specifications

HOT RUNNER CONTROL SYSTEMS

Athena has achieved its reputation as the leader in

the field of “hot runner” temperature control through

a series of firsts in the plastics industry:

• Microprocessor-based self-tuning temperature

controllers, from basic units to sophisticated

modules featuring Modbus

communications and

ZonePilot

software for remote configuration via

a Palm

handheld device

• 1-, 2-, and 3-zone portable models and modular

mainframe systems up to 48 zones

• Wide range of cables, connectors, and acces-

sories, including cables compatible with Incoe

and Fast Heat

hot runner systems

• Compu-Step

heater conditioning system

• Compu-Cycle

power control system

• Built-in diagnostics

• SafeChange

“hot swap” feature provides safe

disconnect in case of inadvertent removal of

module from energized mainframe

• Automatic power hold if thermocouple breaks

• Self-regulating manual power controllers

• Mainframes field-convertible to global power sup-

ply voltages

• ZonePilot

software for remote configuration via

Palm

handheld devices

• Series K control computers for hot runner control

applications up to 264 zones

Incoe, Fast Heat, ITC, MCS, and Palm are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Automation. Athena, Compu-Step, Compu-Cycle,

ZonePilot, and SafeChange are registered trademarks or trademarks of Athena Controls, Inc.