Raychem Elexant 3500i Electronic Thermostats
Brand: Raychem
Product Overview
The Elexant 3500i is a family of compact, full-featured, electronic thermostats designed for heat tracing applications. Built on a common hardware platform, the Elexant 3500i offers five variants and two enclosure types, providing flexibility for various heat tracing needs.
Key feature: Rated for 250,000 design life cycles.
Key Features
Fast Installation with Minimal Components
- Quick connect terminals for fast and secure cable connection.
- Integrated power connection and thermostat for up to two heating cables.
- Robust wall-mounted or pipe stand enclosures minimize required components and tools.
- Approved for 32 A and 277 Vac, enabling longer heating cable lengths and reducing the number of circuits and components.
Flexible Design. Reliable Performance.
- Five variants of electronic modules available to suit specific needs, including local indication light, remote communication, current, and ground fault sensing.
- Interchangeable electronic modules allow for easy upgrades.
- Globally approved for hazardous areas and extreme environments, operating from -55°C to +60°C (-67°F to +140°F).
- Features a hybrid switching relay (SSR + EMR) rated to 250,000 power cycles for enhanced product longevity, compliant with IEC 60079.
Connected Operation. Automated Monitoring.
- Configuration via Bluetooth using the Elexant Connect App on a mobile device or tablet.
- Connection to distributed control systems (DCS) for remote control and monitoring, offering comprehensive oversight.
- Automated self-testing performed every 24 hours for early warnings and predictive maintenance.
- The "Find Me" feature, accessible via Bluetooth, helps users quickly identify and locate specific Elexant 3500i thermostats.
Broad Range of Control & Monitoring Solutions
The Elexant 3500i integrates seamlessly with other Raychem controllers, Raychem Supervisor software, and central DCS systems.
Field controllers and panels: Enable configuration and monitoring via a local user interface or tablet, with integration to DCS or Raychem Supervisor.
Connectivity: Supports wired or wireless connections for all components, providing full heat trace visibility across an entire facility.
Data analytics and monitoring: Facilitates secure data collection and analysis, combined with remote monitoring and configuration of heat tracing circuits.
Life Cycle Services: Minimize operational downtime through audits, field support, remote or embedded services, and adaptive service programs.
Make Your Smart Choice
The selection process involves choosing the enclosure, then the variant, and upgrading when needed.
1. Choose Model Enclosure: Select from available enclosure types.
2. Choose Variant: Select the appropriate electronic module variant based on functional requirements.
3. Upgrade When Needed: Future-proof your system with upgradeable modules.
Elexant 3500i Variants Comparison
Feature | Standard | Alarm | Communicating | Current Sensing | Ground Fault Detecting |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Modular Design | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Quick Connect | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Local Indicator Light | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Alarm Relay | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Temperature Sensors | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Secured Configuration | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Central Communication | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
Auto-Test | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
Low Current Alarm | ✔️ | ✔️ | |||
Ground Fault Protection | ✔️ |
Contact Information
North America
Tel: +1.800.545.6258
Email: info@chemelex.com
Latin America
Tel: +1.713.868.4800
Email: info@chemelex.com