TXZ Gas Cabinet Product Enhancement Spire
Watlow Temperature Controller The current temperature controllers have been obsoleted from the OEM. Spire has sourced a replacement Watlow controller that is the current release from Watlow. The new Watlow has the same functionality of the original.
N2 Heater and Heated Gas line Temperature Controller Watlow 965 series AMAT PN: Obsolete Current Watlow EZ Zone PM series
Ampule Heater Temperature Controller Obsolete Current Watlow 988 series AMAT PN: Watlow EZ Zone PM series
Improvements: The new Watlow controller offers greater temperature control with True-Tune+ adaptive PID control.
Includes the time saving EZ Zone configurator software that allows for easier parameter setup.
Capable of transmitting temperature and all setup parameters via a serial data connection. Allows for greater process control by connecting to the fab’s constant monitoring equipment.
Conclusion: The configuration settings on the Watlow will be setup to match the OEM requirement prior to shipping. All new Watlow controllers will ship with the necessary hardware and instructions for installation in a TXZ cabinet with the obsolete unit. Spire will be available to support this product via phone, or in person.