PCbrew®, PCflow® and PCprocess® Systems versus Stand-Alone Controllers

 
 
PCbrew®, PCflow® and PCprocess® System
Stand-Alone controller
Control 
 Better, more versatile control.
e.g. a cheaper On/Off solenoid value can be operated to work like a more expensive proportional value.		 On/Off control only.
 Recipes 
 Mash Tun, Unitanks, BBT's HWT, CWT can have recipes for Ramp/Soak profiles for the process. Manual Step Control.
Operator must change set points.
History 
 Has on screen Real Time profile of data trends. Allows you to see how your process variables are changing over time.  Once set point is changed, controller does not know what the last set point was.
Record
 Saves an archive of your process on the Hard Drive so you have a complete record of what went on during your process. Does not know the past set point or process value.
 Information Easy to understand graphics display entire process on your monitor with set points, current conditions and the ability to see more detail on specific equipment. Process and set point only. No other information.
 C.I.P.
 Can force solenoid valve Off or On position for C.I.P. cleaning operations.  Must change set points to change solenoid valve.
 
Other Features
  • On-Line Help.
  • No programming required
  • Can import recorded data into spreadsheets and word processors.
  • No copy protection. 
  • Flow logic makes troubleshooting easier.
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