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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!