Hardy Process Solutions

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Hardy Process Solutions New Product
IntroductionHI6600 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
Transmitter 4-20mA out
Weight Indicator w/ EtherNet/IP

• Weight Processor
• w/ EtherNet/IP
• Hardy Core Features
• Webserver
• Waversaver
• C2 Auto Calibration
• Integrated Technician

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Single Channel Transmitter (analog strain gauge
conditioner)

• Features and Functionality
• Signal Voltage Regulation
• A/D Conversion
• Signal Processing
• Scaling
• Calibration
• Span
• Reference
• Communication Control
• 4-20 mA
• Response Time
• 10 samples/second

4-20mA
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 4-20mA output typically connected to a PLC
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Typical Multi-channel Weight System (Transmitter)
4-20mA

• Challenges of Transmitters
• Cumbersome wiring
• Low resolution
• Difficult calibration process
• No filtering to suppress noise
• No display interface
• Analog 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 Regulation
• A/D Conversion
• Signal Processing
• Conversion
• Linearization
• Filtering
• Scaling
• Zero
• Calibration
• Span
• Reference
• Measure
• Gross
• Net
• Tare
• Communication Control
• Ethernet IP

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
calibration Slow basic filtering Router
required High cost per channel
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Single Channel Weight Processor

• Features and Functionality
• Signal Voltage Regulation
• A/D Conversion
• Signal Processing
• Conversion
• Linearization
• Filtering
• Averaging
• Scaling
• Zero
• Zero Tracking
• Calibration
• C2 Automatic
• Span (manual)
• Reference (manual)
• Measure
• Gross
• Net

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 required High
cost per channel
Benefits of Processors Fast Stable Weight
Data EtherNet/IP Communications C2 for automatic
calibration IT for simple troubleshooting Webserve
r for remote access
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How to provide all the features and benefits of
a Weight Processor at the price of a typical
Transmitter?
The Challenge -
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Anatomy of a Weight Processor
Rapid advances in communication speeds result in
half the instrument hardware being
under-utilized!
Weight Processing
Communication Processing
1/2 the hardware (cost) of an instrument is
used for communication management and 1/2 is
used for processing weight data
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Hardys Bright Idea!
Weight Processing
Communication Processing
Modular configuration optimizes hardware (cost)
by utilizing communication circuitry as a shared
resource between multiple weight processing
channels
Weight Processing Module
Gateway Module
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Hardys Bright Idea!
Weight Processing
Communication Processing
Modular configuration optimizes hardware (cost)
by utilizing communication circuitry as a shared
resource between multiple weight processing
channels
Weight Processing Module
Gateway Module
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System Configuration
Single Sensor
or
Communication
Weight Processing
Multiple Sensors via J-Box
Single Channel System 1 Gateway Module 1
Weight Processing Module
Optional Display for Local Control
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System Configuration
Communication
Weight Processing
Expand System up to 30 Weight Processors
Optional Display for Local Control
HardyNet RS485
8-Channel System shown above
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System Configuration
Communicate processed weight from all 30
channels over a single Ethernet connection
Optional Display for Local Control
HardyNet RS485
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
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30 Channel Weight System w/ Display
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30 Channel Weight System w/ Display
Single Ethernet Connection
Low Power Compact Design 30 Channels of
Processed Weight Just 40 of DIN Rail 55W of
Power
Competitive Price Point even when compared to
basic Transmitter technology
Optional Display for Local Control
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System Deployed over Distance
HardyNet RS485
HardyNet RS485
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500
Extend a Multi-Channel System up to 500 feet
(150 m) between Gateway and last Module on system
EtherNet/IP Profibus Modbus RTU
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Optional System Redundancy
Optional Display for Local Control
HardyNet RS485
Optional addition of another Gateway Module to
create communication redundancy for highly
critical processes Self Healing
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Simple Troubleshooting and Repair
Bi-Color LED Simplifies Troubleshooting

• Power Indication
• Gateway Connection
• Load Cell Connection
• Communication Fault
• Sensor Fault
• Overload Fault
• ADC Error

Gateway Module
Weight Processing Module
Quick-Disconnects Speed up installation, repair
and troubleshooting
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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. Thats 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!