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Weighing systems, Strain gauges
News Release from: Applied Measurements | Subject: Touch screen weighing system
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 May 2005
Batch weighing controlled through touch
screens
Applied Measurements was asked to design a batch weighing system where the ingredients of each batch would always vary: with a touch screen display the operator interaction needed was possible
Applied Measurements was asked to design a batch weighing system where the ingredients of each batch would always vary To weigh the batches into the barrels AML built a stainless steel weighing platform incorporating load cells to the specific size required by the customer
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 14 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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As the barrels could be dropped on to the weighing platform, positive overload stops were included to protect the load cells.
The output signal from the weighing platform is fed into a digital display, which has two set point relays.
Connected to the digital display there is also a touch screen, enabling the operator to see the live reading, the batch reading, the total batches and a numeric keypad to input the individual batch size.
The touch screen controls the set point relays in the digital display.
Also built into the control panel were two further digital indicators connected to PT100 temperature probes monitoring two mixing vessels.
The complete system was set up to let the batching control proceed, however if one of the mixing vessel temperatures went out of range, the relays of the digital indicators would cut the pumps to the main mixing vessel.
The operator at a glance could see his two temperature readings, his live weight on the platform and he could have full control of his batching.
The total flexibility of the touch screen technology means that AML could programme the unit to suit the customer requirements, including the customers name and logo on screen.
The use of the touch screen technology enables AML to offer a very cost effective flexible process control system for a diverse range of applications. Request a free brochure from Applied Measurements ...
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