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Hardy Process Solutions – New Product Introduction
HI6600 Series – Modular Sensor System
• Hardy delivers productivity solutions to manufacturers and processors• Hardy developed the first PLC integrated weighing system• We are a Rockwell Automation Global Encompass Partner • We were founded as Hardy Scales in 1918• Hardy is part of Roper Industries, a $3.2B+ public company
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Available Hardware to Provide “Weight” Into a PLC
Transmitter4-20mA out
Weight Indicatorw/ EtherNet/IP
Weight Processorw/ EtherNet/IP
&Hardy Core Features• Webserver• Waversaver• C2 Auto Calibration• Integrated
Technician
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Control System –
Administrator of machine control : opens/closes valves, adjusts mixing rates, tracks statistical data, etc.
Single Channel Transmitter (analog strain gauge conditioner)
Features and Functionality –
Signal Voltage Regulation A/D ConversionSignal Processing
• Scaling
Calibration• Span• Reference
Communication Control• 4-20 mA
Response Time• 10 samples/second
4-20mA
Converts analog strain gauge load cell signals to a 4-20mA output typically connected to a PLC
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Typical Multi-channel Weight System (Transmitter)
4-20mA
Challenges of Transmitters
Cumbersome wiringLow resolutionDifficult calibration processNo filtering to suppress noiseNo display interfaceAnalog input card(s) need for PLC interface
PLC Programming Required• Raw count conversion • Zero Calculation• Tare Calculation• Unit conversion• Averaging calculation• Basic filter programming
Challenges of Transmitters
Cumbersome wiringLow resolutionDifficult calibration processNo filtering to suppress noiseNo display interfaceAnalog input card(s) need for PLC interface
PLC Programming Required• Raw count conversion • Zero Calculation• Tare Calculation• Unit conversion• Averaging calculation• Basic filter programming
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Single Channel Weight Indicator
Features and Functionality –
Signal Voltage RegulationA/D ConversionSignal Processing
• Conversion• Linearization• Filtering• Scaling• Zero
Calibration• Span• Reference
Measure• Gross• Net• Tare
Communication Control• Ethernet IP• Profibus
Response Time• 50 samples/second
EtherNet/IP
Control System –
Administrator of machine control : opens/closes valves, adjusts mixing rates, tracks statistical data, etc.
Converts analog strain gauge load cell signals to a weight output connected to a PLC via EtherNet/IP
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Typical Multi-channel Weight System (Indicator)
Challenges of Indicators
Traditional calibrationSlow basic filteringRouter requiredHigh cost per channel
Challenges of Indicators
Traditional calibrationSlow basic filteringRouter requiredHigh cost per channel
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Single Channel Weight Processor
Features and Functionality –
Signal Voltage RegulationA/D ConversionSignal Processing
• Conversion• Linearization• Filtering• Averaging• Scaling• Zero• Zero Tracking
Calibration• C2 Automatic• Span (manual)• Reference (manual)
Measure• Gross• Net• Tare
Diagnostics• Integrated Technician
Features• Webserver• USB (cloning/backup)
Communication Control• EtherNet/IP• Modbus• Profibus
Response Time• 100 samples/second
EtherNet/IP
Control System –
Administrator of machine control : opens/closes valves, adjusts mixing rates, tracks statistical data, etc.
Processes analog strain gauge load cell signals into a stable weight output connected to a PLC via EtherNet/IP
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Typical Multi-channel Weight System (Processor)
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Typical Multi-channel Weight System (Processor)
Challenges of Processors
Router requiredHigh cost per channel
Challenges of Processors
Router requiredHigh cost per channel
Benefits of Processors
Fast Stable Weight DataEtherNet/IP CommunicationsC2 for automatic calibrationIT for simple troubleshootingWebserver for remote access
Benefits of Processors
Fast Stable Weight DataEtherNet/IP CommunicationsC2 for automatic calibrationIT for simple troubleshootingWebserver for remote access
How to provide all the features and benefits of a Weight Processor at the price of a typical Transmitter?
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The Challenge -
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Weight Processing Communication Processing
Anatomy of a Weight Processor
1/2 the hardware (cost) of an instrument is
used for communication management
and 1/2 is used for processing weight data
Rapid advances in communication speeds
result in half the instrument hardware being
under-utilized!
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Weight Processing Communication Processing
Hardy’s Bright Idea!
Modular configuration optimizes hardware (cost) by utilizing
communication circuitry as a shared resource between multiple
weight processing channels
GatewayModule
Weight Processing
Module
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Weight Processing Communication Processing
Hardy’s Bright Idea!
Modular configuration optimizes hardware (cost) by utilizing
communication circuitry as a shared resource between multiple
weight processing channels
GatewayModule
Weight Processing
Module
System Configuration
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Com
munication
Weight P
rocessing
Optional Display for Local Control
Single Channel System:
1 Gateway Module +
1 Weight Processing Module
Single Sensor
orMultiple Sensors
via J-Box
System Configuration
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Expand System up to 30
Weight Processors
HardyNet RS485
Com
munication
Weight P
rocessing
Optional Display for Local Control
8-Channel System shown above
System Configuration
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HardyNet RS485Optional Display for Local Control
Communicate processed weight from all 30 channels over asingle Ethernet connection
8-Channel System shown above
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Multi-channel Weight System
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Multi-channel Weight System w/ Display
Optional Local Display
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Multi-channel Weight System w/ Display
Control and Monitor System via PLC or PC
Set-Up, Calibrate and Monitor each channel with an optional local display
Monitor multiple channels of the system at the same time with a single local display
Optional Display functions as an HMI for the entire weighing system, allowing Set-Up, Calibration, Monitoring and Troubleshooting without the need to go through the PLC
30 Channel Weight System w/ Display
30 Channel Weight System w/ Display
Single Ethernet ConnectionSingle Ethernet Connection
Optional Display for Local ControlOptional Display for Local Control
Low Power & Compact Design30 Channels of Processed Weight
Just 40” of DIN Rail – 55W of Power
Low Power & Compact Design30 Channels of Processed Weight
Just 40” of DIN Rail – 55W of Power
Competitive Price Pointeven when compared to
basic Transmitter technology
Competitive Price Pointeven when compared to
basic Transmitter technology
System Deployed over Distance
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EtherNet/IP Profibus
Modbus RTU
HardyNet RS485HardyNet RS485
Extend a Multi-Channel System up to 500 feet (150 m)between Gateway andlast Module on system
Extend a Multi-Channel System up to 500 feet (150 m)between Gateway andlast Module on system
100’500’
Optional System Redundancy
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HardyNet RS485Optional Display for Local Control
Optional addition of another Gateway Module to create
communication redundancy for highly critical processes –
Self Healing
Simple Troubleshooting and Repair
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Bi-Color LED Simplifies Troubleshooting
Gateway Module
Weight Processing
ModuleQuick-DisconnectsSpeed up installation, repair
and troubleshooting
o Power Indicationo Gateway Connectiono Load Cell Connection
o Communication Faulto Sensor Faulto Overload Faulto ADC Error
Where to Use?
Stock• Tank Farms• Multiple Feedstock Vessels
Make• Batching Systems• Small Ingredient Mixing
Pack• Multi-Head Filling Machinery
Ship• Dock Scales• Check Points
Anywhere multiple channels of Weight are Required
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We believe that industrial weighing solutions should be EASY to engineer and operate. We believe that simplicity delivers the LOWEST TOTAL COST to own. That’s why our solutions are EASIER to install, integrate, commission, diagnose and maintain. Want MORE PRODUCTIVITY at the LEAST TOTAL COST to own? Call Hardy to discover how Today!