What Is an Scr Controller?

A silicon controlled rectifier or semiconductor controlled rectifier is a four-layer solid-state current-controlling device. The name "silicon controlled rectifier" is General Electric's trade name for a type of thyristor.

What does an SCR control?

A silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) is a solid state switching device designed to provide fast, infinitely variable proportional control of electric power. The SCR gives maximum control of your heat process, and it can extend heater life many times over other control methods.

What does SCR mean in HVAC?

Price's Silicon Controller Rectifier (SCR) acts like an electronic switch that turns on and off large amounts of power to the load (heater). It provides proportional modulation of the heater's full operating range, ensuring reliable, efficient and silent operation.

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