New and improved Mini8® Loop Controller now available!

Eurotherm by Schneider ElectricTM is pleased to announce the release of the re-engineered Mini8® loop controller with a new firmware version, V5.10. This release provides many enhancements, while retaining the best-selling features our customers love.

Key benefits include:
• Reliable, repeatable, precision control, meeting accuracy requirements of AMS2750F and CQI-9
• Modular I/O
• Focus on analog excellence
• Physically compact, saving enclosure space
• IEC 61131 function block wiring for flexible applications, simple or complex
• Industry 4.0 ready, with a choice of communications options for machine connectivity

What is new?

Now with the latest generation of high-performance control with autotune to minimize commissioning and engineering time, the new Mini8 adds significant improvements:
• More processing power, more wires and function blocks, and faster communications
• Up to 24 loops can be handled in a single box, using Ethernet communications and remote I/O
• State-of-the-art “SuperLoop” function blocks, combining single loop PID and cascade control modes with full autotune
• Native Ethernet and fully isolated EIA-485 serial Modbus RTU
• Battery-free design reduces environmental impact and eradicates the need for periodic battery replacement
• Re-engineered around IIoT and cybersecurity best practices to support “defence in depth” strategies
• Form/Fit compatible with existing Mini8. No changes needed to drawings or wiring
• High levels of backwards compatibility for applications and an automated application translation tool.