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We use a variety of 1/16 DIN PID temperature controllers. Although=20 the units we use have a 4-20mA output, they are also available with=20 both relay (on-off) control as well as phase control output suitable=20 for driving a standard Solid State Relay. Note that you must choose=20 a SSR that allows phase control (as opposed to one that has internal=20 zero-cross detection). dwayne At 05:37 AM 8/18/2021, Jason White wrote: >Yeah, you are right. I suppose most applications would just implement >control signal synchronization with respect to mains in a microprocessor. > >For some reason, I was picturing a self contained module that took an >analog control signal in - a glorified light dimmer intended to be wired u= p >for industrial use cases (eg. fast cycle by cycle control of power >commanded by a 0-10V output from a PID module or similar) > >Jason White --=20 Dwayne Reid Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd Edmonton, AB, CANADA 780-489-3199 voice 780-487-6397 fax 888-489-3199 Toll Free www.trinity-electronics.com Custom Electronics Design and Manufacturing --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .