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- Single circuit heat trace control – monitor and operate one heat trace circuit (or combined runs) up to 30A
- Status LEDs on the front of the unit – perfect for quick visual checks
- Type-4X enclosure – unit is self-contained, rugged, and suitable for installation in harsh environments
- Local tactile keypad and LCD interface – ease in programming setpoints and monitoring of measured values
- Additional remote interface options – flexibility in method and location of programming and monitoring
- Modbus RTU (serial), TCP/IP (Ethernet), fibreoptic, BACnet communications – allows multiple ways to integrate the controller with anyone’s SCADA/PLC/DCS system and other heat trace controllers
- Integration with Nextron’s proprietary software – monitor and alter all parameters from the control room without having to program your PLC or DCS
- Integrated ground fault protection – No need for external and expensive GFI type breakers
- Heater current monitoring – detect potential heating cable issues before they become critical
- Dual RTD input – control your heat trace circuit with one or two RTDs for flexibility of options (probes not included)
- Proportional control – use for applications with narrow temperature tolerance MS-2101 offers ultimate flexibility with your choice of On/Off or Proportional Control strategies
- Power Limit feature – configure the maximum heater current to not exceed your specified value
- Soft Start feature – ramp up the heater current slowly over a programmable time interval to virtually eliminate nuisance breaker trips in the field
- Dry alarm contact – annunciate all alarm conditions remotely in a location suitable for the end-user
- Comprehensive alarm package – set up and monitor up to twenty (20) configurable alarm and trip conditions
- Measured values menu – monitor eight (8) real-time measured values
- Statistics menu – collects and provides information on eleven (11) values from operational history
- TraceCheck feature – pulse dormant heaters on programmable intervals to flag potential cable issues early and prevent costly down-time
- Class I, Div./Zone 2 approval – suitable for installation in hazardous environments
Product Matrix: Select elements from the left hand menu to review specific information on each Nextron product below:
- Control Points (circuits)
- Current Rating (amperage)
- Switching (number of poles)
- Heat Trace Voltage
- Temperature Inputs
- Alarm Options
- Communication Options
- Enclosure
- Interface
- Environment
- Approvals
| TraceMate | TraceMate II-CTR | MS-2101 | MS-2102 | MasterTrace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control Points (circuits) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 and 10 (see note 1) |
| Current Rating (amperage) | TraceMate | TraceMate II-CTR | MS-2101 | MS-2102 | MasterTrace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard max current per circuit | 30 Amps | 30 Amps | 30 Amps | 30 Amps | 30 Amps |
| Optional max current per circuit | - | - | - | 100 Amps | 100 Amps |
| Switching (number of poles) | TraceMate | TraceMate II-CTR | MS-2101 | MS-2102 | MasterTrace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-pole switching | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dual-pole switching | yes | yes | yes | optional | yes |
| Three-pole switching | no | no | no | optional | yes |
| Heat Trace Voltage | TraceMate | TraceMate II-CTR | MS-2101 | MS-2102 | MasterTrace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120-277Vac | yes | yes | yes | yes (see note 2) | yes |
| 347-600Vac | no | no | no | optional | yes |
| Temperature Inputs | TraceMate | TraceMate II-CTR | MS-2101 | MS-2102 | MasterTrace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single RTD per circuit | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dual-RTD per circuit | no | optional | yes | optional | optional |
| Thermocouple per circuit | no | no | no | no | optional (J, K, T) |
| RTD sampler (hard-wired) | no | no | no | no | optional |
| RTD sampler (wireless) | no | no | no | no | optional |
| Alarm Options | TraceMate | TraceMate II-CTR | MS-2101 | MS-2102 | MasterTrace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front panel visual alarm indicator | LED | LCD | LCD & LED | LCD & LED | LCD & LED |
| Dry alarm contract | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| DC alarm contact | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Internal LED alarm type indicator | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Communication Options | TraceMate | TraceMate II-CTR | MS-2101 | MS-2102 | MasterTrace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modbus RTU communications | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Modbus TCP communications | no | no | optional | optional | optional |
| BACNet communications | no | no | optional | optional | optional |
| Fibre-optic communications | no | no | optional | optional | optional |
| Enclosure | TraceMate | TraceMate II-CTR | MS-2101 | MS-2102 | MasterTrace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type-4 painted steel | no | yes | no | no | yes |
| Type-4X painted steel | yes | no | yes | yes | no |
| Type-4X stainless steel | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional |
| Type-4X aluminum | no | no | no | no | optional |
| Type-4X FRP | no | no | no | no | optional |
| Interface | TraceMate | TraceMate II-CTR | MS-2101 | MS-2102 | MasterTrace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dip switch + jumper | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Keypad | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Liquid crystal display | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Vacuum fluorescent display | no | no | no | no | optional |
| Supervisory Windows software | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Environment | TraceMate | TraceMate II-CTR | MS-2101 | MS-2102 | MasterTrace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating range | -40C to +50C | -40C to +50C | -40C to +50C | -40C to +50C | -40C to +60C |
| Ordinary locations | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Class I, Zone 2, Groups IIC | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Class II, Division 2, Groups FG | no | no | yes | yes | no |
| Class III | no | no | yes | yes | no |
| Approvals | TraceMate | TraceMate II-CTR | MS-2101 | MS-2102 | MasterTrace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
 | yes | yes (note 3) | yes | no | no |
 | yes | no | no | no | no |
Note 1: MasterTrace products are based on 5 and 10 circuit control module platforms multiples of which can be arranged in a single enclosure
Note 2: 208~240V dual pole MS-2102 model is a made-to-order item
Note 3: TraceMate II-CTR 208~240V unit does not carry FM approval
How the MS-2101 Series Temperature Controllers Works
Scada System
Remote configuration and monitoring with Nextron MC100 supervisory software.
Modbus Protocol
Allows easy interfacing with our MC100 software or anyone’s PLC or DCS. Ethernet, BACnet and Fiber Optic communication protocols are also available.
Alarm Light/Audible Alarm
Form C dry alarm contact for PLC or remote alarm indication.
MS-2101
NEMA-4X steel, painted black, Local configuration and monitoring with Nextron MS2101 keypad.
Panel Board
All power distribution designs are compatible with Nextron control and monitoring systems for electrical heat trace. Sealed breakers can be installed in IP 65 or Nema 4/4X cabinets for hazardous/classified area installations. Alternatively, standard open frame main/branch breakers may be installed in IP 65 or Nema 4/4X cabinets with purge for hazardous/classified areas.
RTD Temperature Sensor
3 wire RTD, 22awg. PT100 ohm, IEC 571, Class A. Temperature Rating -50C to 200C. Standard Lead Length – 7 ft.
Heat Trace Cable
Nextron heat trace controllers are compatible with every type of EHT available on the market today.
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