According to the company, the new controller has a less complicated display and eliminates user dependency on cables and manuals for configuring the product. Watlow, 1+ (800) 929-5692, www.watlow.com.

The micro-processor controlled ramp controller is a complex Time/Temperature control for the high-temperature hotplate. By pressing the START button, a program of up to 5 ramps can be put into ...

The programming options are somewhat limited to basic set points for heat and cool. The controller also is only programmed for temperature display in Celsius, which is a bit of an annoyance for ...