Product category:
Weighing systems, Strain gauges
News Release from: Hardy Instruments | Subject: HI 4050
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 February 2008
Weight controllers with Allen-Bradley
Remote I/O
Only three inches deep, the HI 4050 general-purpose weight controller is the first of a new line of modular controllers by Hardy Instruments, that feature Allen-Bradley Remote I/O communications
The HI 4050 weight controller is used in tank farm, batching/blending, filling/dispensing, check weighing, level by weight, and force measurement applications The unit is now available with Allen-Bradley Remote I/O (RIO) network communications
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 23 Aug 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Modular general-purpose weight controller
Only 3 inches deep, the HI 4050 general-purpose weight controller is the first of a new line of modular controllers, for use in tank farm level, batching/blending and filling/dispensing applications
Hardy Instruments line of weight controllers
The new HI 4050 Weight Controllers now feature weight by rate capabilities, and analogue and Modbus TCP/IP communications, for use in batching/blending, filling/dispensing and check weighing
Allen-Bradley RIO is a high-level network used to communicate with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
The HI 4050 RIO interface is a direct replacement for the Hardy HI 2151/30WC and HI 2110WI weighing instruments with RIO, as well as some weighing instruments from other manufacturers, with RIO.
To meet your specific installation needs, the HI 4050 is available with AC or DC power and in panel, remote or blind DIN rail mounting packaging configurations.
Installations are simplified with no special tools required to cut rectangular holes.
Just use the included template to drill standard holes and install.
The controller includes a standard Ethernet 10/100 Base T with an embedded web server and an RS 232 printer or scoreboard display port.
Optional network communications over Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP or Analogue are also available.
The HI 4050 weight controller includes the Hardy Instruments core technologies:.
* Waversaver, which eliminates the effects of surrounding vibration to provide a fast, stable weight display.
* C2, which allows for electronic calibration without the need for test weights.
* Secure Memory Module with Secure Digital (SD) card (SMM-SD), which allows manual transfer of configuration data to another instrument or PC using SD technology.
* Integrated Technician (IT) for system diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Hardy Instruments has been a leader in weighing solutions for over 85 years and is best known for its innovative approaches to precision weighing and vibration monitoring equipment.
An ISO 9001-certified manufacturer, Hardy Instruments is based in San Diego, California.
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