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Coming Soon! New HI 800-WS Weigh Scale Module |
Change the Personality of your Micro800™ Series Controller
Hardy Process Solutions HI 800-WS Weigh Scale Module is designed to provide "just enough" functionality that strikes a balance between price, quality of weight reading and Hardy's reputation for high-end process measurement products.
The HI 800-WS is a single channel plug-in module that reads, conditions and digitizes load cell sensor and strain gage signals commonly found in process weighing applications. It is an ideal plug-in solution for stand-alone, small machine applications in which weighing and weight-based controls are critical functions of the equipment.
Featuring vibration immunity based on Hardy's WAVERSAVER® technology, the HI 800-WS module increases production speed by eliminating the effects of unwanted machine and system vibration noise on the weighing system, drastically reducing scale settling-time typically required to output stable Gross, Net, and Tare data.
Contact me when the HI 800-WS is available!
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Case Study: Sequential Batching |
Solution for cereal plant improves automation process and accuracy in production
In this organic cereal plant, the customer wants to install a sequencial batching system where all of the batch recipes and sequencing commands are stored in the PLC. To save on installation costs, they want a system where a single weigh hopper can be used in the batching process. Each one of four ingredients is conveyed into the batch hopper, one at a time, using a pneumatic conveying system to the recipe weight. When all of the ingredients are loaded, a bottom slide gate opens. A pneumatic
hammer clears the product and the batch is mixed in the mixing chamber. Then the batch reaches the staging vessel, which dispenses the correct amount of product for packaging.
THE CHALLENGE:
"We have experience with traditional calibration," said the customer, "but we are looking for an easier method using electronic calibration. We would also like an easier way to diagnose problems if they should occur." The customer uses a Rockwell® ControlLogix® platform, and wanted a seamless integration of the load cell signal into the PLC. Because of the aggressive mixing actions in the platform, vibration could cause significant fluctuations in the weight readings.
See the solution and read the entire Case Study. |
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TECH TIP - Why did my weight reading start drifting? |
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 Question: Why did the weight reading start drifting on my weight controller?
Answer: There are many reasons why your weight reading could suddenly start drifting, and there are certain times of the year when this could happen, mostly when humidity levels change and cause static buildup on your load cells and/or weight controller.
The most effective way to determine what is causing your weighing system to drift is to isolate the problem to the load cell, the controller, or the cables. Read more about various reasons for drifting |
