What is an SCR Controller

30 Nov, 2023
Posted by: Daniel Rehe

SCR Controller (Thyristor Controller) is a specialised electronic device used to regulate Voltage and/or Current into different types of loads/processes including; Resitive or Inductive Heating Elements, Electrolysers, Chlorinators, Electroplating, Welding, Drives applications.

Setting up FTM1 Series SCR Single Phase Controllers for the first time

25 May, 2023
Posted by: Daniel Rehe

This Blog is meant as a quick setup guide for FTM1 Series SCR Controllers

Installing Oztherm F330/F430/F431/F311 SCR Controllers

05 May, 2023
Posted by: Daniel Rehe

Full Controller User manuals can be downloaded here

The main points to consider:

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3 Wire and 4 Wire Power Connections

18 Jan, 2023
Posted by: Daniel Rehe

The difference in load current with 3 Wire, 4 Wire and Inside delta power wiring configurations.

Setting up the Advanced Energy Basicbus Module for string communications of Thyro PCM SCR Controllers

11 Nov, 2022
Posted by: Daniel Rehe

Setting up the Advanced Energy Basicbus Module for string communications of Thyro PCM SCR Controllers

Before beginning please read through the basic bus module datasheet and...

How to Modify F330 Controller for Secondary Gate/ Low Voltage Firing

25 Aug, 2021
Posted by: Daniel Rehe

In this Blog we discuss how to Modify F3330 Controller for Secondary Gate/ Low Voltage Firing

Setting up Advanced Energy Thyro A Series PCM Controllers (Local and Remote)

25 Jun, 2021
Posted by: Daniel Rehe

Thyro A Series Installation Guide for Local & Remote Operation

The schematic connections for the Thyro 2A series is outlined below.

Advantages of Advanced Energy(AE) Thyro Controllers in TAKT Mode Formerly AEG Thyro

30 Sep, 2020
Posted by: Daniel Rehe

Advantages of Advanced Energy(AE) Thyro Controllers in TAKT Mode Formerly AEG Thyro

Thyro A Series are available in Single, 3 Phase 3 Leg and 3 Phase 2 Leg...

2 Leg Burst Fire SCR Control Advantages

27 Apr, 2020
Posted by: Daniel Rehe

Advantages of 2 Leg Control for 3 Wire, 3 Phase...

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Fastron - Oztherm Power Controller F330 Series Calibration Procedure

08 Feb, 2020

Posted by: Daniel Rehe

In this article we discuss the calibration procedure for F330 Series 3 Phase, Phase Thyristor (SCR) Controllers.

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What is an SCR Controller

Setting up FTM1 Series SCR Single Phase Controllers for the first time

This Blog is meant as a quick setup guide for FTM1 Series SCR Controllers

Installing Oztherm F330/F430/F431/F311 SCR Controllers

The main points to consider:

3 Wire and 4 Wire Power Connections

Setting up the Advanced Energy Basicbus Module for string communications of Thyro PCM SCR Controllers

Before beginning please read through the basic bus module datasheet and...

How to Modify F330 Controller for Secondary Gate/ Low Voltage Firing

Setting up Advanced Energy Thyro A Series PCM Controllers (Local and Remote)

The schematic connections for the Thyro 2A series is outlined below.

Advantages of Advanced Energy(AE) Thyro Controllers in TAKT Mode Formerly AEG Thyro

2 Leg Burst Fire SCR Control Advantages

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