Overcoming decarbonization challenges in industrial heating
To provide precise heat control that leads to better utilization of raw materials and reduced energy consumption, ABB developed DCT880 power controller. Extremely accurate temperature control allows production processes to run faster while consuming less energy. When allied to ever-cheaper renewable sources of energy, the DCT880 provides further cost and energy savings.
If current trends continue, global energy consumption and energy-related carbon dioxide emissions will continue to increase over the next decades. Reducing energy usage in highly energy-intensive environments such as industrial heating, is a vital part of the move towards a low-carbon and sustainable future.
Key benefits
<p>The DCT880 power controllers present a highly effective optimization solution that reduces process energy costs, leading to superior product quality in your heating applications. By choosing the DCT880 power controller, you equip your systems with a reliable, efficient, and customizable solution that not only optimizes energy consumption but also enhances overall performance, setting the stage for a future of excellence in your industrial heating processes.</p>
One family solution
<p>Simplify selection, inventory, and maintenance with one unified product family covering the entire 20 to 4200 A range.</p>Energy conversion
<p>Effortlessly transform electric energy from conventional and renewable sources into industrial heating power</p>Flexible control
<p>The variety of control methods ensures that even the most demanding applications can be controlled dynamically and accurately</p>Load optimization
<p>Reduces peak loads using optimized load balancing in parallel operation of multiple devices</p>Industry 4.0 integration
<p>Seamlessly integrate with Industry 4.0 through various interfaces, communication protocols, and a user-friendly control panel for enhanced energy efficiency in </p> <p>smart manufacturing</p>User-friendly interface
<p>Easily integrated into ABB Service and logistic concepts for a streamlined user experience</p>Proven reliability
<p>Proven reliability ensured by time-tested technology, high-quality components, and highly qualified engineering</p>Advanced control
<p>Independent measurement for each leg and customizable control options</p>Partnership commitment
<p>Benefit from global presence for customer support ensuring spare parts, service, consultancy and training worldwide</p>Tailored solutions
<p>Offers not only modules but also complete cabinet solutions tailored to the specific needs of customers</p>Adaptive programing
<p>Allows users to add logical functions and conditions for tailored control without extensive programming expertise</p>Advanced connectivity
<p>Communication with all major automation networks simplifies the integration of the DCT880 in plants and machines</p>Industries
The DCT880 SCR power controller delivers precise temperature control for heat‑intensive industrial processes, improving quality, efficiency, and repeatability. Key applications include: melting, tempering, annealing, galvanization, industrial coating, drying, curing, and baking, pasteurization, thermal treatment, battery production (electrode drying, binder curing), and semiconductor processes such as photoresist coating and wafer heating. Where accurate thermal control matters, the DCT880 keeps production stable and product quality high.
Metal, Glass, Food and beverage, Pulp and paper, Oil and gas, Electromobility, Semiconductors