Farr Air Pollution Control has introduced a new FDC Controller that provides user-friendly and reliable pulse cleaning control for all types of cartridge and baghouse dust collection systems. Using factory-programmed or customer-selected settings, the unit monitors pressure differential across the filters to ensure more efficient pulse cleaning, reducing compressed air energy usage and extending filter life, the company said.
The FDC Controller is easily operated thanks to clear, permanent instructions posted on the NEMA 4X water- and chemical-proof box, the company said. A pulse cleaning switch on the front of the box allows the user to turn pulsing off, to pulse continuously based on pre-determined settings, or to clean “on demand” when the high pressure setting is reached and a dirty filter alarm sounds.
The user can program the controller settings. The control board inside the unit includes 10 solenoid outputs to interface with the dust collection system, plus an additional 10 outputs on a lower expander board. Power requirements are: 110/220 volts, 50/60 Hz, 1-phase. The FDC Controller is UL listed.