Avatar Instruments
16587 Coastal Highway
PO Box 496
Lewes, DE 19958
Phone: 302-703-6865 • Fax: 302-703-6876
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The D2P series controls are proportional, infinitely variable power controller capable of delivering 1-98% of the applied line voltage to the directly connected electric heaters. This is accomplished by phase angle firing a dual SCR module. The D2P will control heaters with high inrush current (tungsten lamps), The D2P will not control transformers or motors.

D2P-40---60-AMP
Unit of Measure
Items D2P-40---60-AMP
D2P-12-40
D2P-12-40 Series Manual Potentiometer TRIAC Power Controller 		D2P-40---60-AMP
D2P-12-60
D2P-12-60 Series Manual Potentiometer TRIAC Power Controller 		D2P-40---60-AMP
D2P-24-40
D2P-24-40 Series Manual Potentiometer TRIAC Power Controller 		D2P-40---60-AMP
D2P-24-60
D2P-24-60 Series Manual Potentiometer TRIAC Power Controller 		D2P-40---60-AMP
D2P-38-40
D2P-38-40 Series Manual Potentiometer TRIAC Power Controller
Voltage Designations N/A 120 VAC 50/60 Hz N/A 120 VAC 50/60 Hz N/A 208 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz N/A 208 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz N/A 380 VAC 50/60 Hz
Load N/A 40 AMPS N/A 60 AMPS N/A 40 AMPS N/A 60 AMPS N/A 40 AMPS
Input Signal N/A Supplied 100 K Potentiometer
Power Consumption N/A Max : 48 W N/A Max : 72 W N/A Max : 48 W N/A Max : 72 W N/A Max : 48 W
Current Rating (vertically mounted) N/A 40 amps N/A 60 amps N/A 40 amps N/A 60 amps N/A 40 amps
Operating Temperature (Ambient) N/A 0 to 50 ºC122 ºF
Fuse Requirements (SCR Protection) N/A Semi-conductor/ rectifier I2T
Response Time N/A 10 mS (without soft start)
Control Method N/A Phase Angle, Proportional
Output Voltage N/A 1 to 97% of supply voltage
Soft Start N/A S-3 Seconds
Electrical Connections N/A Check the Avatar serial tag and verify the correct voltage/ ampere ratings and input control signal for your application. Wiring must be performed in accordance with any and all applicable local and national codes. Use a minimum wire size of 8 AWG for a 40 amp D2P and a minimum of 6 AWG for a 60 amp D2P.
Operation N/A The D2P comes standard with a potentiometer, knob and 0-100% scale which is used to vary the voltage to electric heaters, similar to a light dimmer and light bulb (see "WIRING DIAGRAM"). *WARNING: The potentiometer is NOT ISOLATED; it is at line voltage potential. The D2P cannot create more voltage or current than what is supplied to it.
Warranty N/A All Avatar Instruments products carry a full three year, from date of purchase, parts and labor warranty against component failure and defects in workmanship. In the event your controller fails to perform properly, contact Avatar to obtain a return authorization number. Controllers sent to Avatar for warranty service that have no apparent defect will be treated as a standard repair and a $50.00 charge will be applied. Avatar will repair or replace any unit that failed due to defective parts or assembly. This warranty DOES NOT cover damage due to shipping, abuse, misapplication or operation beyond specified rating. Further more fuses and improperly fused SCR's/ TRIAC's are NOT COVERED by this warranty. Avatar is not responsible for any subsequent or other damage experienced in use of this device.