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BPC-25x 1.17.2 User Manual
BPC-25x 1.17.2 User Manual
USER MANUAL
BPC 25x
V 1.17.2
□ CONSTANT SPEED
□ VARIABLE SPEED
□ SPEED METER
□ PRODUCTION CONTROL
□ EMPTY RUNNING FACTOR
□ CALENDAR, HOURMETER
NOTES:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW 1.4
WEIGHING BRIDGE 1.4
DIGITAL CARD FOR WEIGHT SIGNAL PROCESSING (PDSP) 1.4
CONTROL UNIT 1.4
GENERAL DIMENSIONS 1.6
OPERATION DISPLAYS 1.7
PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE 1.8
WEIGHING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENUS 1.10
MAXIMUM FLOW 1.10
STATIC WEIGHT GAIN 1.10
WEIGHING BRIDGE INCLINATION 1.10
NET WEIGHT GAIN 1.11
BELT GAIN 1.11
RATED SPEED OF THE CONVEYOR 1.11
RATE CONSTANT 1.11
ZEROING TIME 1.12
SELECTION OF ADJUSTMENT MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC OF ZERO-LEVEL 1.12
LOW LOAD LEVEL 1.13
ACTIVATION OF INTELLIGENT ZEROING 1.13
IDLER DISTANCE 1.13
MAXIMUM MEASURABLE WEIGHT 1.14
LOAD ACCUMULATED BY EACH CHANGE OF RELAY 1.14
SMOOTHING OF LOAD SIGNALS 1.15
VISUAL FILTERING LEVEL 1.15
DATE AND TIME 1.15
DISPLAY CONTRAST 1.16
VISUAL CYCLE OF WEIGHING SYSTEMS 1.16
QUAD CYCLE TIME 1.16
SETUP MENU FLOW REGULATOR. ONLY IN PC253. …. 1.17
MAXIMUM FLOW FOR REGULATION.......................................................... 1.18
INITIAL VALUE REGULATION.......................................................... 1.18
REGULATION GAIN CONTROL.......................................................... 1.18
REGULATION INTEGRAL EFFECT........................................................... 1.19
REGULATION CYCLE TIME........................................................ 1.19
BOOST FUNCTION OVERSHOOT PULSE. DAC ........................................... 1.19
ERROR FOR ALARM ACTIVATION.............................. 1.20
ALARM ACTIVATION TIME............................ 1.20
AUX GAIN FACTOR. REFERENCE AIN / AUX......... 1.20
DAC FUNCTION.......................................................... 1.21
EXTERNAL REFERENCE TYPE............................................. 1.21
SELECTORS MODE AUTO / MAN........................................................ 1.21
SELECTING A TOTALIZER 1.22
EMPTY RUNNING FACTOR 1.22
DELETING PARTIAL COUNTERS 1.23
DELETING GENERAL COUNTER 1.24
EXECUTING A ZEROING PROCESS 1.25
ADJUSTING SPEEDMETER 1.26
ACCESS CODE 1.27
SETTING THE DISPLAY ILLUMINATION 1.28
ADJUSTMENT OF THE OUTPUT SIGNALS 1.28
MONITORING STOP OF THE CONVEYOR 1.28
DATASHEET 1.29
WIRING DIAGRAMS 1.30
WIRING DIAGRAM QUAD 1.31
WIRING DIAGRAM PDSP 1.33
PROCEDURE TO ADJUST WEIGHT SYSTEM 1.36
OVERVIEW
The weighing system comprises following elements:
1. Painted carbon steel frame with custom made supports to be mounted on the
conveyor chassis.
Protection: IP68
Working temperature: -20 to 60 ºC
Power: From ATD-PDSP Module
Weight: 20 Kg. aprox.
2. Independent amplification of each load cell and digital processing and mixing of
the signal received from the cells depending on the instantaneous weight via
DSP module.
3. Weight signal conversion to standard values 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, to facilitate
interconnection with the Control Unit even for greater distances.
4. Incorporates an alarm indicator light, that notifies from errors in the connection to
4-20 mA output.
5. Incorporates multitone leds indicators, that indicate weight of the load cells.
IMPORTANT: Incorporates the ATD-PDSP module attached to the scaling bridge for
independent control of each of the cells and signal generation in 0-4 / 20 mA in line
with the weight, for higher immunity in industrial installations.
Protection: IP66
Working temperature: -20 +60 ºC
Power: +12 to +24V DC, from control unit
Weight: 500 gr. aprox.
CONTROL UNIT
1. Power supply ATD-FAM 24. The output voltages are used to supply control
unit and PSDP.
Supply voltage: 95 -245V, 10%. 50-60Hz optional 24 V c.c. 2A
3.2. QUAD AO. Current output modes 0-20mA / 4-20mA, with LED alarm
indication by a lack of connection. Configurable voltage output 0-2V / 0-
10V, adjustable for other values.
3.3. QUAD DI-TM. Section to control the speed meter (ENCODER) for
systems where you want to record the speed of the band and its
variations. Contact input taken from ribbon at the facility to indicate the
status of running or stop.
3.4. QUAD DO-R. Relay output signal used to indicate load accounts in ton
units, 100 kg or 1 kg, depending on system configuration,
programmable.
GENERAL DIMENSIONS
WALL MOUNT
Two versions:
Standard: cabinet 300 high x 200 wide x 120 deep.
Optional: cabinet 300 wide x 300 high x 120 deep.
Width: 222 mm
Height: 124 mm
Depth: 60 mm (unit control) + 30 mm (Power supply module) = 90 mm
Panel:
Width: 222 mm
Height: 124 mm
Opening:
OPERATION DISPLAYS
INITIAL MESSAGE
BPC-25x
ATD Sistemas µC
WORKING VISUALIZATION
Q:XXX.XX KXXX.XX
T:XXXXX.XX
WHERE: Q → Instantaneous flow value in Ton/h
K → Instantaneous weight value over the scaling bridge
T → Tons accumulated value
CONVEYOR STOP
T:XXXXX.XXX LW
Q:XXXX.XX K:XXX.XX
T:XXXXX.XXX LW
Q:XXXX.XX K:XXX.XX
T:XXXXX.XXX *LW
Q:XXXX.XX K:XXX.XX
T:XXXXX.XXX QOL
F1 : data input
IMPORTANT NOTE: F4, F5, F6 Y F7 keys will only work after unlocking the passcode.
See correspondent paragraph.
PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE
PRESS F1 → Configuration menu input.
CONFIGURATION
WGT. SYSTEM -XX
F3 : SCALE
F7 : TOTALIZERS
[ FLOW 100% ]
XXX.XX T/h
(F3 → …. Next parameters)
F5 : GENERAL = 0
F6 : PARTIAL = 0
If PRESS F6 → Log in to check menu and graphic display of the percentage of load
cells:
%C:XXX K:XXX.XX
████
In this menu, that percentage is shown by a bar composed of the symbol █, so that if
the bottom line is empty, the percentage will be 0, otherwise 100.
[ FLOW 100 % ]
XXXX T/h
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: INCREASE DATA (+10)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+100)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-1)
F7: DECREASE DATA (-10)
PARAMETER 2: STATIC WEIGHT GAIN. This parameter corresponds to the net weight
adjustment static, ie with the conveyor stop. It is necessary to use standard weights to
make the adjustment correctly, plus the inclination of the bridge must be programmed in
advance. See sections 3 and 4 of system adjustment procedure
[ STATIC GAIN ]
XXXXX K:NNN.NN
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER.
F4: INCREASE DATA (+10)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+100)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-1)
F7: DECREASE DATA (-10)
[ INCLINATION ]
XX.Xº K:NNN.NN
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: INCREASE DATA (+0.1)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+1.0)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-0.1)
F7: DECREASE DATA (-1.0)
PARAMETER 4: NET WEIGHT GAIN. Calculated gain (not adjustable) which applies
the effect of tilt scheduled to static weight gain.
PARAMETER 5: BELT GAIN. Represents gain due to influence of the conveyor belt.
Variations in the strain or coupling of the belt can cause differences between the value
of weight on the bridge and the weight carried by the conveyor belt. If there are
differences between the calibration with standard weights and contrast material with
trucks / trailers, correcting this parameter is required. Belts with high tension level may
cause a decrease of the weight received on the bridge. See sections 3 and 4 of system
adjustment procedure
[ BELT GAIN ]
XXXXX P:NNN.NN
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4 INCREASE DATA (+10)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+100)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-1)
F7: DECREASE DATA (-10)
PRESS F1 SWITCH BETWEEN FIXED SPEED (F) AND VARIABLE (V), if it is off the
access code.
[ SPEED m/s ]
X.XXXX F (X.XXXX)
If available, select speed meter Variable speed (V). Even if the conveyor speed is
considered constant there are slight variations that once are registered, enhances
accuracy in weighing.
PARAMETER 7: RATE CONSTANT. Setting from velocity meter that indicates the
pulses generated on a meter. (Only visible if velocity is configured in variable mode).
[RATE CONSTANT]
XXXXX p/m
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: INCREASE DATA (+10)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+1000)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-1)
F7: DECREASE DATA (-100)
(It is recommendable to set a value for this parameter inside the range of time it takes
the band to give 3 to 5 full turns)
[ ZEROING TIME ]
XXXXX s
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: INCREASE DATA (+10)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+100)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-1)
F7: DECREASE DATA (-10)
[ MANUAL ZERO ]
XXXXX K:XXX.XX
F5 → AUTOMATIC ZEROING. At the end of the operation appears in the
display a figure equivalent to the level of zero (kg) and saved as correction
value in weight.
[AUT ZERO] - xxxx s
XXX.XX kg XXXXX
PARAMETER 10: LOW LOAD LEVEL. Value in kilos that is considered the residual
level on empty conveyor state (material attached to the band, variations of band weight,
etc.). All the charge that is lower than this level will not be integrated into accumulators.
[ INTELZERO ]
ON / OFF
OPTIONS: F4 / F5: ON
F6 / F7: OFF
The system makes measurements in the background while the material is processed in
the normal way, so if the following conditions occur, the equipment will auto-set to zero,
without any external intervention.
If the smart setting of zero (INTELZERO) is active (ON), with the conveyor belt in motion
and within the low load value, it automatically starts the process of setting zero in
background mode, ie the weighing system is still working independently. This process
takes as long as you set on the corresponding parameter, if not interrupted by the lack
of effective to the above terms. The user is aware of the implementation process
through the blinking of the string "* CB" on the screen.
If for some reason, while doing the process, it detects the arrival of material over the
band, the process is stopped without delay, keeping the last value.
[ MAX WEIGHT ]
XXXXX kg
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: INCREASE DATA (+10)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+100)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-1)
F7: DECREASE DATA (-10)
Example: 50Kg change, 50Kg with open relay contact, another 50 kg closed, and total loop:
open + closed = 100Kg
[RELAY CHANGE]
XXX kg
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: INCREASE DATA (+1)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+10)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-1)
F7: DECREASE DATA (-10)
[ SMOOTHING ]
XXXX
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: INCREASE DATA (+10)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+100)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-1)
F7: DECREASE DATA (-100)
PARAMETER 16: VISUAL FILTERING LEVEL. This parameter is used to fine-tune the
damping to display dynamic data load: weight, flow, speed, etc.. The programmed value
affects all weighing systems (QUAD) installed in the control unit. The effect is similar to
smoothing, but with a wider range of values. Values from 1 to 9999.
[VISUAL FILTER]
XXXX
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: INCREASE DATA (+10)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+100)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-1)
F7: DECREASE DATA (-100)
PARAMETER 17: DATE AND TIME. Sets the date and time.
[ DD/MM/YY ]
[ hh:mm:ss ]
PARAMETER 18: DISPLAY CONTRAST. Set contrast level of the screen from 20 to
100%.
[DISP. CONTRAST]
XXX %
QUAD CYCLE → ON: Temporary display of each of them. After a while, it will switch
automatically to the next system. Even in this mode, it is possible to use the F3 key to
trigger an immediate change.
[ QUAD CYCLE ]
ON / OFF
PARAMETER 20: QUAD CYCLE TIME. In control units with several weighing
controllers (QUAD), sets the cycle time.
[ CYCLE TIME ]
XXX s
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: INCREASE DATA (+1)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+10)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-1)
F7: INCREASE DATA (-10)
- The control output of the corresponding dosing correspond to the signal supplied to
the reference input.
- By entering potentiometer / 4-20 mA input or selection from the interface the desired
reference value for dosage is set.
- When the belt is running and Low Load (CB) a constant value of the output signal
will correspond with the start value Regulation. By adjusting this parameter you can
optimize the response of the regulator.
- Recommended values: Minimum value so it can start the feeder / vibrator. Maximum
value for when it begins to arrive the material to the weighing range is between 50-
80% of the desired value.
- When it starts to arrive material to the area weighing dosing control become
operational by varying the output signal as the reference and adjustment
parameters.
- The gain adjustment parameters, integral action for the error and time of regulation
loop set the controller response.
Other functions can also be implemented. Consult Technical Services ATD systems
MC.
[ REGUL GAIN ]
XX Q: NNN.NN
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: INCREASE DATA (+1)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+1)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-1)
F7: INCREASE DATA (-1)
[INTEGR. ACTION]
X.XXX Q: NNN.NN
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: INCREASE DATA (+0.001)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+0.01)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-0.001)
F7: INCREASE DATA (-0.01)
[BOOST DAC]
YES / NO
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: YES
F6: NO
This parameter corresponds to the setting of the full scale of the input signal reference
(potentiometer V / 4-20 mA).
[ AIN-AUX GAIN ]
XXXXX IN:NN.NN%
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: INCREASE DATA (+10)
F5: INCREASE DATA (+100)
F6: DECREASE DATA (-1)
F7: INCREASE DATA (-10)
[DAC FUNCTION ]
QINST / REGULATOR
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: instantaneous flow
F5: instantaneous flow
F6: Controller output / Regulation output.
F7: Controller output / Regulation output.
[EXTERNAL REF]
POTENC / 4-20mA
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: POTENCIOMETER
F6: 4-20 mA
- Common Selector.
- INDEPENDENT selectors. For multiple outputs feeders select this option.
[SELECTORS MODE]
COM / IND
OPTIONS: F2: SAVE DATA AND OUTPUT SETUP
F3: NEXT PARAMETER
F4: COM
F6: IND
SELECTING A TOTALIZER
The scale has 3 totalizers of accumulated tons: general (T), partial 1 (P1) and partial 2
or net (NT). It is also equipped with an operating hours counter (H) so that you can keep
track of the hours actually worked by the conveyor (in progress with material). All these
counters are available from the display of operation:
Q:XXX.XX KXXX.XX
T:XXXXX.XX
PRESS F7 → Alternate between counters:
T → P1 → NT → H → ERFG → ERFP → ET → RT → T
IMPORTANT: When unit is turned off, the next time you switch it will be visible the
totalizer / counter which was selected last time.
The weighing system is able to analyze the state of production, in concrete the
performance, relating the idle time with respect to total running time. This indicator or
factor is called Empty Running Factor (ERF), which is a dimensionless value result of
the following operation:
Therefore, poor performance of the conveyor belt generates values of ERF close to 1,
and a high performance places this value near 0.
The scale has 2 ERF available, one of them referred to as global (ERFG) and the other
as partial (ERFP). The ERFG keeps track of this factor since the launch of the weighing
system, it is impossible to reset, by definition. The ERFP contains the value of this factor
since the last time it was zeroed, thus being useful for obtaining performance
information in controllable plots of time (1 day, 1 month, etc.).
You can view this data in the same menu and the same way as explained in the
previous section (SELECTING A TOTALIZER), so that the sequence of pulses of the F7
key allows to access to these indicators.
Besides ERFG and ERFP, you can display the partial empty time (ET) and total partial
running time (RT), presented in hours, with 3 decimals.
Because ERFP is understood as a partial counter, its zeroing is performed in the same
way as for the other partial counters (P1 and NT), which is explained below.
CONFIGURATION
WGT. SYSTEM -XX
F3 : SCALE
F7 : TOTALIZERS
PRESS F7 → Access the following submenu:
F5: GENERAL =0
F6: PARTIAL =0
If PRESS F5 → Set up general totalizer to zero.
If PRESS F6 → Selecting the partial you want to reset. It alternates between partial 1,
partial2 and ERFP by pressing F3.
To confirm this action, a confirmation (yes / no) is requested before zeroing in all cases.
The corresponding counter is zeroed and will exit automatically setup menu, now
viewing the main menu again.
NOTE: To reset the ERFP you must previously disable the passcode. See
corresponding section.
CONFIGURATION
WGT. SYSTEM -XX
F3 : SCALE
F7 : TOTALIZERS
PRESS F7 → Access the following submenu:
F5: GENERAL =0
F6: PARTIAL =0
Pressing F5 is selected the general totalizer and then is received the following
confirmation message to prevent an undesired zeroing:
F5 : NO F7 : YES
GENERAL =0
Pressing F7 the totalizer is set to zero.
CONFIGURATION
WGT. SYSTEM -XX
F3 : SCALE
F7 : TOTALIZERS
PRESS F4:
The scale will begin the process of adjusting the zero. At the top appears the time in
seconds that will be undertaken.
The duration of the adjustment process can be selected as the menu indicated TARA
TIME (Parameter 8).
[ ZEROING TIME ]
XXX s
[ SPEED m/s ]
X.XXXX F (X.XXXX)
By keys F4, F5, F6 and F7 is selected the value of the nominal speed of the conveyor.
Press F1 if necessary to select variable speed (a V is displayed in the center of the
screen), otherwise the speed will be read as fixed (F). If the figures presented in the
right area coincides with the left, the meter will be adjusted. Press F2 to exit the setup
menu, otherwise, press F3 to continue with the setup of parameters.
[RATE CONSTANT]
XXXXX p/m
The rate constant is modeled on the characteristics of the velocity meter. Is a parameter
whose adjustment is essential for the proper functioning of the system. It indicates the
number of pulses caused by the speed meter over a distance of 1 meter.
With knowing this information and its correct adjusting, the instantaneous speed
measurement must be very similar to the nominal.
ACCESS CODE
You may want to delete this page from the manual, and if it deems necessary,
contact ATD Systems.
CONFIGURATION
WGT. SYSTEM -XX
F3 : SCALE
F7: TOTALIZERS
PRESS and HOLD F5 until the screen is cleared.
Then, having released the F5 key, press the F4 key until the following message
appears:
[ CODE ]
[ OK ]
After this, the system returns to normal operation menu. Now you can reconfigure the
system by pressing F1, F3 ... (keys F4, F5, F6 and F7 would already be active).
The degree of illumination is controlled by the value selected in the setup menu
DISPLAY CONTRAST (Parameter 18).
The full scale values of the system is automatically configured in proportion to the
maximum flow value programmed into the setup menu, so that for instantaneous flow
rate to the maximum value selected, the outputs take their maximum value (10V, 20
mA).
id id
Weighing station
NOTES:
For systems WITHOUT speed meter, REPLACE the interconnect white cable from QUAD card (terminals
7 and 8), by an auxiliary contact of contactor control of the conveyor belt, POTENTIAL FREE, so it will be
OPEN with conveyor stops, and will be CLOSED otherwise.
IMPORTANT:
If there are frequency inverters in the installation, wiring shall be under the regulation with
shielded cable and filters recommended by the manufacturer. If the above are not met and if
both cables are parallel in a stretch long enough, can cause interference in the signals of
weighing equipment. In this case, it is advisable to place the control cabinet as close as possible
to weighing bridge.
If required by
accessibility, the box
can be mounted on
the accessible side
of the conveyor with
two screws M4.
IMPORTANT: Remember that you are installing a precision measuring equipment. The
final accuracy depends on the installation and commissioning.
When the plant personnel be responsible for the initial startup the following points should
be noted.
1. Place the weighing bridge in a suitable place. Consult the instruction manual carefully
and mounting recommendations. Consult factory any questions.
2. The weighing bridge can be coupled to the conveyor and the roller station in different
ways. See the best method for installation.
3. Observe with special attention the roller station weighing bridge must be equal
to the front and back. If the weighing bridge is correctly assembled with the belt up
and empty, they must rotate all the rollers of the station bridge, the front and back.
Often the comment: "Although empty do not rotate all rotate when carrying
material," WEIGHT OF MATERIAL THAT BELT NEEDS TO TURN THE ROLLER WILL
NOT BE measured by the scale properly. Remember that precision equipment
NEEDS SOME ATTENTION. A roller station WEIGHER not aligned properly can fail
in the measure. You can adjust the height of the bridge and weighing roller station
from different points. Consult factory.
4. The bridge is supplied with weighing locking screws load cells to avoid damage
in the transport and installation. Locking screws (red painted) are located at the
lateral ends of the part where the roller station is coupled. Remove the screws
CELL BLOCK ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BRIDGE WEIGHING, to release the cells
and allow proper operation.
6. Connect the shielded cable in box ATD-PDSP connections at the bridge weighing and
control unit. Connect the shield / screen to earth at both ends of the cable.
8. Start running the belt without product (empty), check speed display meter, load cells,
and rotate all the rollers. Perform tare /zero procedure.
9. Check weighing standard weights (correct if the calibration gain / weight parameter is
required) or material loading truck / trailer (if the gain correcting belt effect parameter is
required).
Check the correct rotation of idlers and the seating of the band on them.
The idlers of the weighing station, its previous and its subsequent, must turn
correctly. Checking locks absence because of stones or strange elements.
Flow 100%
Static gain
Inclination
Band gain
Speed
Zeroing time
Low load level
Idler distance
Maximum weight
Smoothing
Intelzero
Relay change
NOTE: If there is variation between the observed and the content in the data sheet,
reprogram them according to the values written in it. Previously must disable the
access code according to paragraph 1.20, so that the keys F4, F5, F6 and F7 are
operational.
Start the automatic calibration process, according to paragraph 1.8 (F1 + F4).
Once completed, must receive the message "LW" (low loads) on the screen, while
the values of K and Q are close to zero. These values were due to variations caused
by movement of the conveyor belt.
Once the zeroing process is finished, with conveyor belt moving and empty, the
value displayed in the window as "K" has to correspond with the pattern weight
placed on the bridge, with the proper vibrations due to movement of the conveyor.
If necessary, tweak it by changing the net weight gain (parameter 2) to achieve the
desired weight in K (Section 1.9). Once done, exit with F2 key.
If there are differences between the made and the recorded in the totalizer (T),
proceed as follows:
Calculate the error of the continuous weighing system of excess or defect (in %).
Calculate the correct value of the band gain with the following operation:
NEW BAND GAIN = OLD GAIN X CARGO TRUCK / LOAD ACCUM. IN ATD BPC
If necessary, tweak it by changing the band gain parameter to achieve the desired
value. Once done, exit with F2 key.
Enable access code by pressing F1 and waiting for the system reboot. You can do
this by disconnecting the supply voltage (approximately 10 seconds).
Weighing bridge
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATES :
USA : NTEP #92-078 CLASS III 3000d
EUROPE: TC2181
SPECIFICATIONS.
Rated Load (Emax) (kg) 50, 75,
150, 250, 300, 500
Output (mV/V) 2 ±0.1%
Min. resolution (vmin) (% Rated Load ) 1/10000
Excitation Voltage (V) 10 VDC (max 15 V AC)
Bridge Resistance Input (OHM) 350 ± 1%
Bridge Resistance Output (OHM) 350 ± 1%
Insulation Resistance (MOHM) > 5000 (a 50V)
Fluence 4h (% Rated Load ) <0.03
Return to zero ½h (% Rated Load ) <0.011
Non linearity (% Rated Load ) <0.015
Hysteresis (% Rated Load ) <0.015
Accuracy (% Rated Load ) <0.02
Repeatability (% Rated Load ) <0.01
Output without load (% Rated Load ) <1
Proof Load: (% Rated Load ) 150
Ultimate Breaking Load: (% Rated Load ) 300
Zero Temperature coefficient
- Span (%Rated Load /ºC) <0.0013
- without load <0.0014
Temperature Range
- Compensated Temperature Range: (º C) -10 to +40
- Working (º C) -20 to +60
- Almacenamiento (º C) -25 to +75
OIML CLASS C3,
Environmental Protection Level: IP 67
Net Weight: 540 g
CONNECTION WIRE : Screened cable 3m long , 4mm diameter, via cable gland
Power (+): Green Power (-): Black
Output (+): Red Output (-): White.
CAPACIDAD 50 to 500 kg
A 136.5
B 51
C 30
D 30
E 30.5
F 52.5
G 13
H 82.5
J 25
K 22
M 22
N 13
P 13
1.Caring for the idler stations are as close as possible to those in installation. Caring
for the angle of the troughs.
2. The idlers of the weighing station, the station before and after should be
especially careful because their livelihood depends on maintaining the
accuracy of the systems. When the belt runs and empty, all idlers must rotate.
The idler weighing station, the previous and after, must be equal.
3. The belt must have a tight enough tension to skate and not loose enough to
flex material carrying. A very tight belt prevents the sensor (placed below the
belt) to receive 100% of the weight and could cause changes in calibration.
4. The weight ratio of belt (tare) weight of material carried (net) is important to
take care of important details. If no belt is installed, we recommend the
installation of a belt that is as light as possible so that the weight ratio
material / weight belt is greater.
5. In this case for a definite flow of interest that the speed of the belt whenever
possible to achieve a higher level of weight of product / material .
6. The wheel of the speedmeter must be clean, because if the diameter increases
there will be measurement error.
7. It is advisable to perform work or get on the belt in the area of weighing bridge, to
protect load cells.
8. Clean the bridge when it appears amount of accumulated material. The evidence
accumulated during the slack prevents cells move properly, blocking, producing both
positive and negative errors, depending on the effort.
9. It would be advisable to make regular zeroing to eliminate the effect of dirt in the
area of scale. The belt must be in movement and empty.
10. For the calibrations should compare the systems on the scale weighing of trucks /
trailers. In spite appropriate test load trailers as large as possible, to eliminate the
minimum resolution error of weighing systems. Once calibrated the systems, the
introduction of truck weights are not important because the error is bounded. The
weight of large trucks is for calibration of the weighing system.
11. To correct calibrations should weigh at least 50% of normal flow, ie about 30
minutes.The higher weight the better material contrast. Observe the minimum
resolution of the totalizer.
12. The scale must maintain the inclination of the conveyor where you are staying.
No problem on the degree of tilt to 35 degrees while the material does not roll or slip
backwards as it would error in weighing the measure twice.
13. The placement of lateral overflow limiters to prevent the collapse of material on
the sides, fails tare, variable depending on the hardness of rubber protection, it will
also be affected by temperature changes. When protections are old, reduce their
effort. The supporting material transported on the limiter can not be measured
properly because of the weight rests on the fixed structure of the limiter. To avoid
these problems is advisable not to place limiters in the idler distance near the
weighing bridge. If necessary it is recommended that material be as thin and flexible
as possible, like trying to reduce the contact area with the belt, to avoid possible
errors in measured weight.
The most important consideration in the use and installation of belt conveyor scales
is the application of the scale to the conveyor. The major cause for non-
performance has been the misapplication of the scale to the conveyor in most poor
performance scales.
The key to successfully applying the scale to the conveyor is to avoid locating the
scale in any area of the conveyor where it is subjected to excessive belt tension or
lifting of the conveyor belt. Always remember that the conveyor belt is an integral
part of the scale and, as such, must remain in contact with the weigh bridge at all
times.
The guidelines on the following pages must be adhered to for applications requiring
a high performance guarantee.
The first general rule that applies is to locate the scale in the area of lowest tension on
the conveyor. This location is normally near the tail pulley of the conveyor. High belt
tension adversely affects the accuracy of the scale.
The material to be weighed must settle on the belt before it is weighed. This
requires allowing a specified length of conveyor for the material to accelerate up to
the speed of the belt. The factors that influence this distance are:
Belt Speed
Conveyor Angle or Inclination
Material lump size
Type of Transition
The distance is measured from the end of the infeed skirtboards to the idler
adjacent to the weigh bridge.
NOTE: A minimum of two idlers must be installed between the end of the infeed
skirtboards and the first scale idler.
3.Belt Transition
On short conveyors, where the scale may be located close to the head pulley, there
must be a minimum number of fixed idlers between the scale weighbridge and the
head pulley to avoid the lifting effect created by transitioning from the troughing
idlers to the flat or crowned head pulley. The higher the troughing angle, the greater
the effect - and the more idlers needed between the scale and the head pulley.
4.Belt Take-Up
5. Training Idler
3 Roll In-Line Idlers are required on the scale weighbridge and 3 to 4 idlers either
side. The idler eccentricity tolerance should be 0.5 mm. max. for high accuracy
installations.
Catenary or cable idlers must be avoided as well as off-set idlers.
Training idlers must not be located within 12 m either side of the scale.
6. Construction
7.Conveyor Inclination
The conveyor inclination must not exceed the angle at which the material will slide
backward and be reweighed. Normally, most conveyor companies are aware of the
critical angle.
The inclination of the conveyor should also be fixed at one angle. Errors will result
with changes in inclination. We can incorporate an inclinometer in PDSP (optional)
If the conveyor has a concave curve, the scale must be located at least 10 m from
the point of tangency, to avoid lifting effects of the belt.
9. Curves - Convex
10.Trippers
If the conveyor is provided with a tripper, the scale must be located at a point 40
feet from the point of tangency of the belt - with the tripper fully retracted toward
the tail pulley.
Conveyors with multiple feed points should be avoided when high accuracy is
required.
12.Non-Uniform Loading
If the feed to the conveyor is not uniform, plows and leveling plates should be
installed to reshape and smooth out the load. Apron feeders often create non-
uniform loading.
13.Windbreaks
If the scale location will be subjected to wind velocities over 10 Km/h, windbreaks
should be installed. The windbreak should extend 12 m. to either side of the scale
and 1 m. above and below the belt line. The windbreaks should be attached to the
sides of the conveyor and a section should be easily removable for inspection of
the scale.
NOTE: For outside applications, the conveyor must be fitted with a protective cover.
14. Infeeds
The infeed to the conveyor must be interruptible to allow for empty belt calibration.
If a prefeed device is used, electrical circuitry should be provided to operate the
scale conveyor independently of the prefeed device. If the conveyor "drags" the
material from a storage bin, the bin should be fitted with a cutoff gate.
2.IMPORTANT: THE POINT WHERE THE STATION MUST BE LOCATED IS AT THE SAME DISTANCE
FROM THE SUPPORTS OF ANGLES.
3. THE ANCHORING PART ROLLS STATION HAS DIFFERENT HOLES FOR FASTENING ROLLER
STATION (DTER AND DTER-100). CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE AND DRILL ROLLER STATION.
5. WEIGHING BRIDGE HAS TWO ANGLES TO HOLD THE CONVEYOR. IF THE CLIENT
REQUESTS WILL BE MANUFACTURED TO FIT THE WIDTH OF THE CONVEYOR. THE
ANGLE ARE DRILLED AT THE ENDS TO FACILITATE ANCHORING SUJECCCION BY PIECE
CLAMP TYPE (WITH HOLES A 70MM END) M12 SCREWS OR DIRECTLY TO CHASSIS (WITH
25 MM HOLE END).
6. REMOVE THE WEIGHING ROLLERS FOR INSERT THE BRIDGE AT THE CONVEYOR.
7. PLACING THE WEIGHING BRIDGE WELL CENTERED BETWEEN PREVIOUS AND BACK
STATIONS. CHECK THAT THE STATION IS AT THE SAME HEIGHT AS ITS PREVIOUS AND
AND ITS SUBSEQUENT. YOU CAN USE A ROPE TAUT.
10. IMPORTANT: THE POINT WHERE THE STATION MUST BE LOCATED IS AT THE SAME DISTANCE
FROM THE SUPPORTS OF ANGLES.
11. BE SURE ROLLER STATION IS AT THE HEIGHT SAME AS THE PREVIOUS AND LATER.
YOU CAN USE A THIN CORD TENSE, ALTHOUGH IT IS MORE ADVISABLE AN ANGLE
BACKWARDS.
12. JUNCTION BOX WITH CELL PROCESSOR ATD-PDSP IS PROVIDED IN WEIGHING SIDE
OF THE BRIDGE. CELLS HAVE STORAGE CABLE EXCESS IN A CONDUIT INSIDE THE
FRAME. IF NECESSARY FITS THE BOX ON THE SIDE CARRIER EXTRACTING CELL
CABLE. BOX ASSEMBLY ON SIDE FACILITATES MAINTENANCE.
ADDITIONAL MOUNTINGS: