The BAO-1 Panel Controller and Logger has been designed for the distributed process/batch control environment. It combines local and remote control with production logging facilities under the following user-oriented characteristics: - Simple, self-contained, unattended operation by non-specialist personnel, - Complete master mode management and control of remote Quamatic satellites such as a CSNS sensor, a NSFT/ICCD controller, or an INVDxx inverter drive, - Ten point calibration table to convert the remote satellite data to user units, - Rotary encoder and material sensor interface to monitor processed material length, workpiece count and production time, - Logged batch and accumulated workpiece count, length and duration, - General purpose galvanically isolated bit inputs and outputs, - Fully programmable parameters and function for each input and output, - Variable setpoint and PID parameter controlled analog output, - Running average filtering of all measured variables, - Complete integration within a Quamatic or Modbus (link in new window) network or other supervisory systems, and - Standard front panel cut-out dimensions (per DIN 43700). Typical applications for the BAO-1 are: - Large scale drying stations/ovens, - Plant ventilation control, - Pumpstation control and monitoring, - In-line workpiece processing and handling, - General material transport, handling and logging, - HACCP duty in the Food and Beverage industry, and - Production plant and machinery control.