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Mold Temperature Control

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1. How Many Zones?




Single Zone Temperature Control System
Part #’s: 149127 & 145116
Pgs. 242-243 of the IMS Catalog (46th Edition)
(No Control Module/Card)



1 & 2 Zone Housing
Part #’s: 104199 & 104303
Pg. 246 of the IMS Catalog
(46th Edition)
Require Control Modules / Cards
– 1 Per Zone



5, 8 & 12 Zone Housing Only
Part #’s: 104280 (5 Zone)
104259 (8 Zone)
104242 (12 Zone)
Pg. 249 of the IMS Catalog
(46th Edition)

Side-Mounted Ventilation Fan and Phase Indicator Lights Standard
24 & 36 Zone Housing Assemblies Available – Inquire 1.800.537.5375

2. Specify AMPs Required Per Zone

15 AMPs proceed to #3
30 AMPs – Call product specialist at 1-800-537-5375

3. Control Module Preference

120V or 240V(Most Popular) Pgs. 244-245 IMS Catalog (46th)


Most Popular!
S20-D3C
Part #’s: 137679 (120V)
133753 (240V)
Rock-Solid Performance – Delivers Simple Operation and Reliability
• Manual buttons for fast and easy setpoint selection
50 / 60hz


IMS Exclusive
UATC-20
Part #’s: 134360 (120V)
133752 (240V)
Intelligent design and advanced
Perfectly matched control for Hot Runners
• Advanced membrane keypad for multiple functions and displays
50 / 60hz

4. Cables, Connectors & Terminal Boxes

1 & 2 Zone Cable Connectors
Pg. 247 – IMS Catalog (46th)
104212 – 10 Ft. Cable
104191 – 20 Ft. Cable


1 & 2 Zone Connectors


5, 8 or 12 Zone Cables – IMS Catalog Pg. 250 IMS Catalog (46th)

See Page 251 of the IMS Catalog (46th Edition) for
Mold End Connectors & Controller End Connectors

5. Optional Accessories:

Floor Stands & Transformer Kits – pg. 253 (Transformers optional – include Floor Stands)
Most customers ask about Transformers on
5, 8 & 12 Zone Systems
Customer chooses Transformer power capacity
Blank Module Panels

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