Description

The N1050 is a PID temperature controller that combines high performance and distinctive design, merging the proven robustness of Novus’s PID algorithm with an LCD display that offers 11-segment alphanumeric mnemonics, larger digits, and clear status signalling.

The N1050 stands out from older or alternative Novus series (like the N1040, N1020, or N1200) primarily through its modern screen technology, layout design, and power efficiency:

  • 11-Segment Alphanumeric Characters: Unlike standard 7-segment displays that only render basic, blocky numbers and cryptic letters, the N1050 uses an 11-segment LCD display. This allows for full, readable text menus and parameter descriptions directly on the screen rather than abbreviated codes.
  • High-Contrast Multi-Colour LCD vs. LED: While controllers like the N1040 use standard red/green LED segment displays, the N1050 upgrades to a customised multi-colour LCD. This provides significantly wider viewing angles, sharper contrast in high-ambient-light environments, and larger digit heights relative to its 1/16 DIN bezel size.
  • Compact Depth & Low Power: The redesign behind the LCD screen allows for a shorter overall enclosure depth (fitting into tighter panels) and makes the unit one of the lowest power-consumption controllers.

Features

  • Control & Auto-Tuning: Features auto-tuning capabilities for both PID and ON-OFF control modes to maintain stable process conditions.
  • Sensor Compatibility: Universal input supports PT100 RTDs and J, K, T and S thermocouples with decimal-place precision across all sensor types.
  • Configurable Outputs: Equipped with up to 3 relay outputs that can be assigned to main process control or alarms, plus 1 pulse output for SSR’s.
  • Hardware & Installation: Housed in a flame-retardant, shallow-depth enclosure featuring a quick-connect wiring harness for fast, simplified installation.
  • DeepCTRL Technology: Providing faster stabilisation, less oscillation, and smooth actuation, avoiding abrupt corrections.
  • Security & Utility: Supports password protection for parameters and offers one-touch restoration to factory calibration settings.
  • Special Functions: Soft-Start, PID Loop Break, Ramp and Soak event, 2 Alarms (7 alarm types) and Timer Function.

DeepCTRL Technology

DeepCTRL, NOVUS’s control intelligence built on over 40 years of expertise, enhances industrial performance by integrating a sophisticated, adaptive algorithm with full PID control. By continuously analysing process behaviour, identifying deviations, and recording response patterns, it goes beyond conventional controllers to deliver faster stabilisation, reduced oscillation, and smoother actuation without abrupt corrections, ultimately driving higher operational efficiency, superior product quality, and day-to-day cost savings.

Faster stability and smooth action in the process

The DeepControl delivers faster stabilisation, lower oscillation and greater operational efficiency, with an important differential: smooth action on the manipulated variable. In well-designed processes, this means avoiding abrupt corrections, without instantaneous jumps, maintaining firm, progressive and consistent control, which contributes to more predictable performance and helps protect both the equipment and the process itself.

Direct impact on efficiency and results

In addition to technical gains, the DeepControl was designed to generate a direct impact on daily operations: by keeping the process more stable, it can reduce waste and production losses, improve quality and repeatability, decrease rework and returns and contribute to the reduction of operational costs, such as energy, inputs and maintenance.

Control with method

The result is a comprehensive control, easy to apply and adaptable to different processes. DeepControl is control with method: more performance, less configuration effort and more safety to operate at the right limit of the process.