West 8700+ Universal Limit Controller
When a process runs hot enough to damage equipment or put people at risk, the temperature controller isn’t the safeguard you want standing between normal operation and a runaway condition — a dedicated limit controller is. The West 8700+ watches the process independently and latches a relay the moment a set safety threshold is crossed, cutting power and requiring a deliberate manual reset before anything restarts.
How It Works
A 5A latching limit relay ships as standard, backed by non-latching alarm relays for early warning before the hard limit is reached. Auto-hardware detection sets up connected I/O automatically, and the controller can be configured from its own front panel or from a PC in a 1/8 DIN format that fits a wide range of panels. Sensor break is detected in under two seconds, and the unit can be reconfigured in the field without opening it up or swapping jumpers.
Key Features
- 5A latching limit relay with manual reset, standard
- Universal 1/8 DIN format
- Auto-hardware detection for fast setup
- Sensor break detection in under 2 seconds
- FM, CE, UL, and ULC recognized
Applications
Used as an independent safety layer on ovens, furnaces, heat treatment equipment, and other high-temperature industrial processes where a runaway condition would damage equipment or create a hazard.
