United Electric Controls Unveils Excela™ Industrial Switch

United Electric Controls, a provider of safety, alarm, and shutdown technology introduced Excela, a general-purpose electronic switch designed to meet the needs of plant operators.

The solution removes the maintenance burden of traditional switches and provides operational insights helping organizations accelerate the transition to a smart industry.

precise control and improved reliability

The electronic device is available in pressure, differential pressure, and temperature

As plants grapple with the complexity and cost of upgrading aging infrastructure, they can easily upgrade legacy mechanical switches by integrating the Excela.

The electronic device offers precise control and improved reliability and is available in three different models: pressure, differential pressure, and temperature. In addition, the switch is designed for tough operational environments, including mining, water and wastewater, power, and sugar processing.

Key features

• Two-wire design – Easily integrates with PLC, DCS, or I/O card, lowering the total installation cost.
• Simple programming and precision settings – Improving operational control and performance.
• LCD and red/green LED indicator lights – Provides continual visual status of operational performance.
• NEMA 4X/IP66 certification – Provides weatherproof versatility for outdoor and indoor applications.

practical solution

“Reducing the maintenance burden is a vital component in the march towards digitalization," said David Wilbur, General Manager & Chief Technology Officer, at United Electric Controls. 

He adds, "Our innovative switch provides a practical solution, enabling organizations to benefit from enhanced automation and insights into the performance without having to invest in the additional infrastructure necessary for transmitters."