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COMPLETE 50 AMP GB1 PACKAGE

Add digital control to ordinary kilns. Package includes:

  • GB1 Controller with proportional output

  • Thermocouple (Type K, 9" long, Inconel stainless steel sheathed, magnesium oxide packed, 7' leads)

  • 50 Amp Solid State Plug Box with NEMA 10-50 Cord set

Simply mount the thermocouple in the kiln, plug your kiln into the Plug Box's socket, plug the Plug Box into your original wall outlet, and your installation is done.

To order, match the plug on your kiln to the pictures to the right.
 

 

 

GB1 Basic Unit $640

GB1 Ordering notes: 
GB1 units are for use with Type K thermocouples, only. 

No sending unit is required for the GB1.

Thermocouples are not supplied with the GB1.

Control output types:
1) on/off 24 to 260 vac for mechanical or mercury
relays; switch only, external voltage applied.

2) proportional control (PID) fo dc controlled solid state
relays; dc voltage supplied by GB1

User settable temperature scale F or C.

GB1 Options
Proportional Control for 4-20 Milliamp Current Loop add $75

Auxiliary Relay (for alarms, etc.) add $75 for one relay
or $95 for two relays.

Key Lock Security add $125

European, British, or Australian power supply (240 vac)
add $16

Graphing and Data Logging Software for PC add $285

 
Complete 50 Amp GB1 Package

Complete 50 Amp GB1 Package

Standard: 50A 240V, NEMA 10-50. Order KCS 10-50. Package price $750 

Standard: 50A 240V, NEMA 10-50. Order KCS 10-50. Package price $750
 

Option: 50 A 240V, NEMA 6-50. Order kcs 6-50 (add $25 for nema 6-50)

Option: 50 A 240V, NEMA 6-50. Order kcs 6-50 (add $25 for nema 6-50)

GB5
without sending inits $1580
(sending units needed, one per oven)

TypeK sending units when ordered with GB5 $97 each.    

TypeK sending units ordered separately $140 each.
(sending units ordered within 1 month of GB5
still have the $97 price)

GB5 Ordering notes:
Standard GB5 units are for use with Type K thermocouples, only. Other options are listed below.

Thermocouples are not supplied with the GB5 unless ordered separately.

Serial connection for PC communication and remote displays is built-in on all GB5s. PC software not included.

Platinum thermocouples (Type R or Type S) may both be used. Specify either one, if needed, on a channel by channel basis. A different sending unit is needed for
Platinum thermocouples. Add $30 per R/S themocouple.

GB5 Options:
Proportional Control for Solid-State Power Relays (per channel) free. If not all channels are solid state, specify which ones are. Any order, but not changeable after the fact.

Proportional Control for 4–20 Milliamp Current Loop (per channel) add $75

Advanced Power Sharing add $145

PC graphing & program manipulation software add $385

European (240 V. 50 Hz.) add $15

Remote> display, large size (1”) digits;
special order.

Key Lock Security add $125

Additional Parts

 

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Solid State Relays with integral heat sinks:
25 Amp $55     

35 Amp $85     

65 Amp $135     

Solid State Smart Relays with integral heat sinks, built-in fuse, thermal shutdown:
50 Amp, call for pricing     

75 Amp $325     

100 Amp, call for pricing     

Thermocouples:
Type K (6" or 9" long, Inconel stainless 

steel sheathed, magnesium oxide packed, 7' leads) $55

Type K (12" long, Inconel stainless steel sheathed, magnesium oxide packed, 7' leads) $62

Miscellaneous:
Power Line Surge Suppressor (for extra protection) $135

All prices subject to changes without notice. 

 

PLUG BOXES (see above)

Mechanical Contactors (Relays) — two-pole:
• 50 Amp $65     

Mercury Displacement Contactors (Relays) —
two-pole:
• 35 Amp $75     

• 50 Amp $105     

• 60 Amp $120     

• 100 Amp $295     

Mercury Displacement Contactors (Relays) — three-pole:
• 35 Amp $105    

• 50 Amp $150     

• 60 Amp $170     

• 80 Amp $330 (limited supply)     

• 100 Amp $425     

Comments:
All mechanical contactors handle up to 240 Volts A.C.

All mercury displacement contactors handle up to 600 Volts A.C.

Use two-pole contactors for single-phase circuits.

Use three-pole contactors for three-phase circuits.

All contactors may be ordered with either a 24 Volt or a 120 Volt coil.

Restrictions may apply to mercury displacement contactors in some states.