Simmerstat

Simmerstat Regulator

The Simmerstat provides infinitely variable control of the heat output of electric hotplates, boiling rings, grills, Grill – boilers, warming cupboards etc. Its smooth action allows any heat from zero to full to be selected at the turn of a simple control. The simmerstat cuts down electricity consumption by up to 50 percentage.

No special allowance for fitting are necessary as it occupies the same space and utilizes the same fixing holes as ordinary three-heat switch and wiring is simplified.

Operation

Simmerstat regulators operate by opening and closing a snap-action switch in the load circuit at precise time intervals, the proportion of time ‘on’ to time ‘off’ being varied by turning the knob. In this way, the average power input is regulated to any desired level.

Physical Characteristics

Automatic Compensations is provide for voltage fluctuations of upto + 15 percent (approx.) Once the setting is chosen , the rate of heat output will not be affected by voltage fluctuations within these limits.

The standard control knob is a black knob with a white arrow. A separate dial plate is placed below the knob with marketing from 0 to 100. The simmerstat can be supplied without a knob for those manufactures who wish to use their own design.

Fixing

Single hole fixing is provided by a threaded bush with registering lugs for location on the switch panel. It is secured by a single center fixing nut.It may be fitted in any convenient position as there is no thermal contact. Writing connections should be made in accordance with the diagrams as shown; spade type terminal are provided on all units.

General Specifications

1. Input Circuit - Frequency : 40-60 Hz - Energy consumption: 5 Watts nominal.
2. Ambient Temperature compensation stable between – 18°C- and + 10°5C
3. Durability 1,00.000 contact operations at 15 Amp. Load.
4. Output Switching : A.C. Resistance load upto 3.75 Kw, 15Amp. At upto 250v Frequency : 40-60 Hz.
5. Reactive loads upto 500 VA
6. Pilot switching upto 125 VA
7. Adjusting Range
   Continuously variable over range of nominal 7% to 93%. At “100” position, giving 100% output circuit energisation, provided with detent.
   Standard working range 270° angular.