Temperature control plays a critical role in manufacturing. Whether you are maintaining a tight process temperature, protecting product quality, or looking for ways to make production more efficient, having the right control system can make a significant difference.
That’s why Mokon is taking a closer look at what modern controls can bring to its circulating water temperature control systems. PLC controls are now standard across Mokon’s Hydrotherm and Duratherm product lines, giving manufacturers a more consistent, connected, and intuitive way to manage temperature.
The goal isn’t simply to add innovative technology. It’s to make temperature control easier to operate, easier to integrate, and better equipped for the demands of today’s manufacturing environments.
Why PLC Controls Matter
As manufacturing systems become increasingly connected, individual pieces of equipment need to work seamlessly within a larger automation environment.
Standardizing PLC-based controls helps simplify that process. It provides a consistent control platform while making it easier to connect temperature control equipment with plant-wide automation systems and industry-standard communication protocols.
For operators, that can mean a more intuitive experience and better visibility into system performance. For manufacturers, it can mean a simpler path to integrating equipment into existing operations — and greater flexibility as those operations evolve.
Two Control Options for Different Applications
Mokon’s approach includes two control platforms designed around different levels of process requirements: M-Control Essential and M-Control Advanced.
Mokon M-Control Essential: Straightforward Control
For applications where simplicity and dependable performance are the priorities, M-Control Essential provides easy-to-use control for Hydrotherm and select Duratherm circulating water temperature control systems.
M-Control Essential features:
- Compact PLC-based control system
- Accurate PID temperature control
- Intuitive push-button control
- Multi-color display
- Real-time process and setpoint temperature display
- Automatic heating and cooling control
- Built-in alarms and safety monitoring
- Role-based user access levels
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities
Mokon M-Control Advanced: More Visibility and Functionality
Some processes demand more. When operators need expanded control capabilities, diagnostics, and greater visibility into system performance, M-Control Advanced is available on Duratherm and Custom water temperature control systems.
M-Control Advanced includes:
- Powerful PLC-based control system
- Color touchscreen operator interface
- Advanced process monitoring and diagnostics
- On-device and exportable data logging and trending capabilities
- Remote monitoring and service support capabilities
- Customizable control logic and application-specific functionality
- Expandable I/O architecture
- Secure, multi-user access management
- Integration with facility automation and supervisory control systems
- Designed for Industry 4.0 environments
Built for Today. Ready for Tomorrow.
The standardization of PLC controls across Mokon’s circulating water temperature control systems reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering advanced technology that is easy to use, easy to integrate, and designed to support evolving manufacturing environments.
Whether customers choose M-Control Essential or M-Control Advanced, they can expect the same dependable performance, seamless connectivity, and process control expertise that have defined the Mokon name for more than 70 years.
Want to see what smarter temperature control could look like for your process? Explore Mokon’s water temperature control solutions at https://www.mokon.com/products/water-systems/.