Multi Purpose Controller

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The WS-1510ELPM is a versatile temperature controller to have in your home. It can be used for various applications such as Sous Vide cooking, controlling an electric smoker, making yogurt, dough proofing, controlling the temperature of a table top toaster oven, or converting a fridge to a low temperature incubator for beer fermentation or sourdough storing.

Features

·         Plug-n-play complete unit with a sensor and a power cord.
·         Control heating or cooling device in either PID mode or on/off control mode.
·         Up to 6 steps programmable cooking temperature/time profiles.
·         Store up to 8 cooking recipes.
·         Built-in solid state relay for long lasting, fast and noise-free power switching.
·         Auto-tune function that can easily adapt to cookers with unknown thermal response character.
·         Display temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
·         Industrial grade platinum RTD temperature sensor for accurate and reliable temperature measurement.
·         Splash proof and durable chassis made by thick extruded aluminum.
·         15 Amp power switching capability that meets the amperage rating for most household appliances.

The controller offers two different control modes: PID mode and on/off mode. The PID control mode is capable of maintaining the temperature within one degree over a long period of time. The on/off mode is similar to a conventional thermostat, but with better precision. It can be used for controlling refrigerator compressors which cannot be cycling on/off frequently. 
 
The controller has a built-in timer that allows the user to program the temperature profile for his or her application. It can also be disabled for simple operations when timer function is not needed. When the timer is enabled, the user can input a recipe or a temperature profile with up to 6 steps. A total of 8 different recipes can be stored in the nonvolatile memory of the controller.

This controller is equipped with an industrial grade RTD sensor (class A Pt100 sensor). It is more accurate, reliable, and offers a wider temperature range than thermistor sensors that are commonly used in home appliances. Two sensor options are offered. 1) Multi-purpose RTD sensor, which has a 6 ft long, double jacked three conductor, high temperature cable. It can be used for either Sous Vide cooking or smoker temperature control. 2) RTD sensor for sous vide cooking. This sensor has a 3 ft long thin ribbon cable that is optimized for sous vide cooking. The thin ribbon cable minimizes the gap between the lid and pot resulting in dropping the wired sensor into the pot. This reduces the water evaporation during the long periods of cooking and it also helps to save energy and to reduce electric usage. In addition, we offer more than 30 different configurations of Pt100 RTD sensors that cover a broad range of applications. Any of those sensors can be used with this controller if a mini RTD connector is installed on the end of the cable. If you want to use any of those RTD sensors not listed on this page, please contact us.

PT100S-PFA sensor option is offered (6 ft). This PT100 RTD sensor is insulated with fluoropolymer (PFA) on both probe and wire. It is suitable for measuring temperature in corrosive solutions such as saline, strong acid, caustic solutions and in electroplating baths.  

This controller has made sous vide cooking at home more practical. Great interests have been generated since its introduction in the fall of 2007. Following is a list of links that mentioned the original model of this controller (WS-1500ES).

Wired Magazine
A Practical Guide to Sous Vide Cooking
Time Magazine (didn't mention Auber name)
Wall Street Journal
Popular Science Magazine

Controlling a steam table for making sous-vide. Click here for recommended sous-vide cooking equipment.

Back view of the controller.

Specifications:

Warranty: 1 year for controller. 90 days for sensor

Click here for recommended sous-vide cooking equipment. 
[PDF] Instruction manual of WS-1510ELPM.
[PDF] Instruction manual of WS-1510ELPM (firmware v2.3.3, available in summer 2023).

Note:
1) For Bradley Digital Smoker owners, an extra power cord is needed for the smoker generator. You can either purchase an extra power cord by checking the box for "extra 18 AWG power cord" (NEMA 5-15P to C13 Power Cord), which is above "sensor type option" or using a regular computer power cord of your own.

2) for customer outside North America:

• The "universal" output socket accepts either US power cord or the European CEE 7/7 cord.
• This controller has US input plug. For international order, user can get a converter from local electronics store to convert the connection.
• There's an optional travel plug adapter for power input on the top of this product page. Please select it if you need this plug adapter. If you need adapters for power output, please check here.

• For countries that use 220-240VAC power line, the maximum control power of this controller is 2800 Watts.