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New Features of the Multi-Purpose Remikont R-380 Controller
| New Elements | New Features and Capabilities |
| New Processor | The Remikont R-380 is equipped with a new processor whose performance is twice that of the R-310 processor. As a result, even complex process programs are executed in 10–20 ms. |
| Turbine Controller | The new multi-purpose Remikont R-380 includes turbine-control tools for automatic frequency and power control tasks, as well as turbine-protection tools, including an electronic safety system. The R-380 includes new I/O modules, library algorithms and redundancy tools specific to the turbine controller. |
| New Interface | The Remikont R-380 connects to the new gateway through an Ethernet network. This improves the reliability and performance of network communication. |
| New I/O Modules |
1) The R-380 uses new ADC modules with no hardware jumpers. Both the measurement range in each channel and the sensor type are now selected by software. 2) The Remikont R-380 also includes a new analogue input/output module with analogue input and output channels. |
| Controller Memory | In the new Remikont R-380, memory available to the user has increased by approximately 30%. This means that the range of tasks performed by a single controller increases by roughly the same amount. |
| New Redundancy Tools |
1) The R-380 provides high-speed, bumpless switching of analogue outputs. 2) The R-380 provides access to error information from both the active and passive controllers. |
| New Power Converters | New power converters make it possible to replace individual channels quickly without shutting down the remaining channels or disconnecting cable connections. |
| Smooth Start of Power Units | The Remikont R-380 cabinet is equipped with new tools that ensure smooth power-up of power units. This resolves issues related to inrush currents and breaker tripping when power is supplied to the cabinet. |
| New Cabinet and Layout | The R-380 controller is installed in a new, more spacious Rittal cabinet. Terminal blocks and power converters are mounted on a DIN rail. This allows more channels to be installed in the cabinet and makes cable connections more convenient. |
| New Cabinet Temperature-Monitoring Tools | The Remikont R-380 cabinet is equipped with four temperature sensors that can be installed near terminal blocks for compensation-cable connections. This provides more accurate cold-junction temperature monitoring for thermocouples and reduces the effect of cabinet temperature on measurement accuracy. |