CasCade Automation Systems has more than 25 years of experience with power electronics for driving many types of electrical heating elements.
The CD Automation range is a very flexible and innovative range of thyristor units well suited for all kinds of applications.
- flexible modular system with many options so you only need to order the options you need
- 10-2100A
- 1, 2 or 3 phase loads
- up to 690Vac
- suited for all types of heating elements
- short delivery time
- family run business with high quality and long-term commitment to its customers and products
The range of power electronics consists of:
- solid state relays (SSR)
- thyristor units
- 1, 2 and 3 phase units
- current from 10-2000 Amperes and above
- voltage up to 690 Volts
- with or without built- in or external super-fast fuses
- heater-break alarm (for detection of broken or short-circuit on heating element)
- current limiter for inductive and MoSi2 loads
- industry 4.0 ready multizone systems with ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, Ethernet/IP, MODBUS RTU and MODBUS TCP interfaces.
Suited for many types of applications and heating elements:
- resistive loads (resistance not dependent on temperature)
- inductive loads (i.e. primary side of transformer)
- infrared (IR) long- medium and short wave lamps
- molybdenum (MoSi2) elements (i.e. Kanthal super)
- silicon carbide (SiC) elements
- UV lamps
Our specialists can advise you which unit is best suited for your specific application.
Which control method to select for your heating element?
- 2-leg versus 3-leg control?
- zero cross versus phase-angle control?
1 zone units
Single zone units are controlled by 1 power setpoint signal. They can be used for controlling 1 heating zone in a process or oven system.
Click the button below for going directly to the multizone units.
Benefit of a multizone system, is that it can be controlled with units with functionality for power balancing over the 3 phases, peak-power limiting and harmonics reduction. This saves energy costs and prevents a fine of the energy company when the energy contract is exceeded.
CD3000s series
A compact and low-cost series of solid state relays for 10-90A, 240/480 or 600Vac, designed to replace electromechanical contactors (normal relays) for single zone 1, 2 or 3 phase resistive and infrared (IR) loads.
REVO SSR series
A reliable long-life solid state relay for single zone 1 phase resistive loads and long to medium wave infrared lamp loads, for maximum 62/74 or 90A, 480/600Vac.
REVEX PA series
The REVEX PA series is a true universal and very flexible single zone 3 phase thyristor unit.
The most compact thyristorunit in her class worldwide.
The REVEX PA is suited for all kinds of loads:
- resistive
- long-, medium- and short wave infrared (IR)
- transformer primary side
- cold resistance (Kanthal Super MoSi2)
- silicium carbide (SiC)
- UV lamps.
Current ranges from 35-90A
Load voltage range: 480Vac or 600Vac
It can very easily be configured with the USB port on the front with free configuration software.
The REVEX PA is supported by the Siemens TIA Portal, this enables easy integration with Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLC.
These units are industry 4.0 ready and fitted with a MODBUS RTU RS-485 interface and optional ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, Ethernet/IP or MODBUS TCP interface.
– REVEX series catalog
– SIEMENS PLC connectivity via TIA portal
REVEX series
The REVEX series is a true universal range of single zone 1, 2 or 3 phase thyristor units. The units can be ordered with only the options you need, but with full flexibility. This saves costs.
The REVEX is suited for all kinds of loads:
- resistive
- long-, medium- and short wave infrared (IR)
- transformer primary side
- cold resistance (Kanthal Super MoSi2)
- silicium carbide (SiC)
- UV lamps.
Current ranges from 30-210A 3 phase unit, up to 30-280A for both 1 and 2 phase units.
Load voltage range: 480 or 600Vac
It can very easily be configured with the USB port on the front with free configuration software.
The REVEX can be delivered with our PowerManager touchpanel for an easy overview of actual power to the load. This panel can be accessed remotely for service.
The REVEX is supported by the Siemens TIA Portal, this enables easy integration with Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLC.
These units are industry 4.0 ready and fitted with a MODBUS RTU RS-485 interface and optional ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, Ethernet/IP or MODBUS TCP interface.
– REVEX series catalog
– Siemens PLC connectivity via TIA portal
– PowerManager User Manual
– PowerManager Engineering Manual
REVO S series
Universal range of single zone 1, 2 or 3 phase thyristors for resistive and long to medium wave infrared lamp loads, from 30-800A, 480/600 or 690Vac.
Power synchronization and peak power limiting possible in combination with the REVO PC. This keeps the power within the limits of your energy contract.
REVO C series
Advanced high power universal range of single zone 1, 2 or 3 phase thyristors. This unit has extended connectivity capabilites and can be serviced remotely via smartphone/tablet with a wireless connection.
The REVO C is suited for all kinds of loads:
- resistive
- long-, medium- and short wave infrared (IR)
- transformer primary side
- cold resistance (Kanthal Super MoSi2)
- silicium carbide (SiC)
- UV lamps
Current ranges from 30-2100A.
Load voltage range: 480/600 or 690Vac
Very easy wireless configuration and service with a free to download app on your smartphone/tablet, or with the USB interface in combination with the free to download thyristor configurator software.
The REVO C can be delivered with our PowerManager touchpanel for an easy overview of actual power to the load. This panel can be accessed remotely for service.
The REVO C is supported by the Siemens TIA Portal, this enables easy integration with Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLC.
These units are industry 4.0 ready and fitted with a MODBUS RTU RS-485 interface and optional ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, Ethernet/IP or MODBUS TCP interface.
A SCADA HMI screen is available as an option.
– REVO C series catalog
– Siemens PLC connectivity via TIA portal
– PowerManager User Manual
– PowerManager Engineering Manual
Multizone units
Multizone units are controlled by multiple power setpoint signals, coming from multiple temperature controllers. They can be used for controlling a complete process or oven system.
Benefit of a multizone system, is that it can be controlled with units with functionality for power balancing over the 3 phases, peak-power limiting and harmonics reduction. This saves energy costs and prevents a fine of the energy company when the energy contract is exceeded.
REVO SX series
Compact space saving multizone 2, 3 or 4 channel series of separately controlled solid state relays in different configurations:
- 4x 3,5A
- 3x 4,5 A
- 2x 7A
- 2x 50-90A
- 3x 60-90A
Load voltage range: 240/480 or 600Vac
Specially developed for applications with many zones, like thermoforming, blow moulding and hot runners. For 1 phase resistive or long- and medium wave infrared (IR) lamps.
Power synchronization and peak power limiting possible in combination with the REVO PC. This keeps the power within the limits of your energy contract.
REVO TH series
The ultra compact multizone REVO TH combines 3 independent power controllers in 1 unit.
It has been specifically developed to be used in:
- Multizone ovens
- Machines for plastics (extruders and hot runners)
- Packaging machines
- Ovens (i.e. for drying) with long, medium and short wave infrared (IR) lamps
The REVO TH is suited for all kinds of loads:
- resistive
- long-, medium- and short wave infrared (IR)
- transformer primary side
- cold resistance (Kanthal Super MoSi2)
- silicium carbide (SiC)
- UV lamps.
Current ranges from 35-90A.
Load voltage range: 480 or 600Vac
Desired power setting with fieldbus communication instead of analog input.
The unit is plug and play because it is configured by the factory according to the codes specified at ordering.
These units are industry 4.0 ready and fitted with a MODBUS RTU RS-485 interface and optional ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, Ethernet/IP or MODBUS TCP interface.
A SCADA HMI screen is available as an option.
REVO PB series
The compact multizone REVO PB combines 3 independent 1 phase power controllers, with power synchronization and peak power limiting in 1 unit. This keeps the power within the limits of your energy contract.
Up to 3 units can be interconnected in a power network, resulting in a system of maximum 9 individual power channels with power balancing/optimization.
- power factor close to 1: prevent harmonics
- avoid power peaks: prevent fine of energy company
- avoid unnessesary stress on electronic components, increase machine uptime.
It has been specifically developed to be used in:
- Multizone ovens
- Machines for plastics (extruders and hot runners)
- Packaging machines
- Ovens (i.e. for drying) with long, medium and short wave infrared (IR) lamps
The REVO PB is suited for resistive and long-, medium- and short wave infrared (IR).
Current ranges from 35-90A in phase-phase or phase-neutral configuration.
Load voltage range: 480 or 600Vac
These units are industry 4.0 ready and fitted with a MODBUS RTU RS-485 interface and optional ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, Ethernet/IP or MODBUS TCP interface.
A SCADA HMI screen is available as an option.
REVO RT series
Compact multizone 1, 2 or 3 channel 1 phase independent power controller with integrated PID temperature controller. It can be used as a 3 loop controller, or as a 2 loop control with 1 extra channel for measurement only.
With this unit you can make a complete multizone temperature control system.
It has been specifically developed to be used in:
- Multizone ovens
- Machines for plastics (extruders and hot runners)
- Packaging machines
- Ovens (i.e. for drying) with long, medium and short wave infrared (IR) lamps
The REVO RT is suited resistive and long-, medium- and short wave infrared (IR)
Current ranges from 35-90A.
Load voltage range: 480 or 600Vac
The unit is fitted with special functions:
- ECO function: distribute power load evenly over 3 phases
- soft start: heat up slowly to avoid thermal shocks
- auto tuning of PID parameters
- start enable: release extruder motor when temperature ok.
These units are industry 4.0 ready and fitted with a MODBUS RTU RS-485 interface and optional ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, Ethernet/IP or MODBUS TCP interface.
A SCADA HMI screen is available as an option.
REVO PN series
Multizone 4-24 channel 1 phase power control unit with power synchronization and peak power limiting.. This keeps the power within the limits of your energy contract.
It has been specifically developed to be used in:
- Multizone ovens
- Machines for plastics (extruders and hot runners)
- Packaging machines
- Ovens (i.e. for drying) with long, medium and short wave infrared (IR) lamps
The REVO PN is suited for resistive and long-, medium- and short wave infrared (IR).
Current maximum 25A in various configurations:
- RPN 104-108: 4-8x phase-phase with 2 phase control legs per channel
- RPN 112-116: 12-16x phase-neutral with 3 phase control legs per channel
- RPN 120-124: 20-24x phase-neutral with 3 phase control legs per channel
- RPN 412-424: 12-24x phase-neutral, shared on 3 phases, with 1 phase control leg per channel
- RPN 612-624: 12-24x phase-phase, shared on 3 phases , with 1 phase control leg per channel
Load voltage: 480Vac
The REVO PN is supported by the Siemens TIA Portal, this enables easy integration with Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLC.
These units are industry 4.0 ready and fitted with a MODBUS RTU RS-485 interface and optional ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, Ethernet/IP or MODBUS TCP interface.
A SCADA HMI screen is available as an option.
– REVO PN series catalog
– Siemens PLC connectivity via TIA portal
REVO PC series
Multizone 4-24 channel power synchronization and peak power limiting unit that controls 1 phase REVO Sx and 1 phase REVO S power control units in 1, 2 or 3 phase load configuration. This keeps the power within the limits of your energy contract.
It has been specifically developed to be used in:
- Multizone ovens
- Machines for plastics (extruders and hot runners)
- Packaging machines
- Ovens (i.e. for drying) with long, medium and short wave infrared (IR) lamps
The REVO PC is suited for resistive and long-, medium- and short wave infrared (IR).
Current maximum depends on the connected REVO S (30-800A) or REVO Sx (3.5-90A) unit.
Load voltage range depends on the connected REVO S (480, 600 or 690Vac) or REVO Sx (240/480Vac)
The possibility to select the driven power unit gives full flexibility and the following load configurations are possible:
- RPC 204-208: 4-8x 2 phase: 2 controlled phases for 3 phase star/delta load without neutral
- RPC 304-308: 4-8x 3 phase: 3 controlled phases for 3 phase star load without neutral
- RPC 412-424: 12-24x phase-neutral, with 1 phase control leg per channel
- RPC 612-624: 12-24x phase-phase shared on 3 phases, with 1 phase control leg per channel
The REVO PC is supported by the Siemens TIA Portal, this enables easy integration with Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLC.
These units are industry 4.0 ready and fitted with a MODBUS RTU RS-485 interface and optional ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, Ethernet/IP or MODBUS TCP interface.
A SCADA HMI screen is available as an option.
– REVO PC series catalog
– Siemens PLC connectivity via TIA portal
