HI1769-FCFeeder Control Module

Sales Force Training07/29/11

What is a 1769-FC module?

• The HI 1769-FC is an application module for CompactLogix and MicroLogix PLCs that automatically calculates and adjusts control parameters to maintain target flow rate conditions in a dispensing or filling system.

• The 1769-FC also monitors vessel conditions for min/max levels – when a user define refill-level is approached, the 1769-FC automatically initiates a filling cycle………

……..without interruption to the production cycle!

What else can 1769-FC module do?• 5-point auto Rate Calibration in

learning mode enables very high feed accuracy over a wide rage of feed rates. The 1769-FC will adjust for changes over the entire batch cycle by automatically compensating for variables such as varying head pressure.

• Rate Tolerance and Rate Exception alarms give an operate 2 alert bands over the process that can be used to either warn of changes in the system or shut down process if a user defined condition is exceeded for a certain length of time. The dual-band monitoring is also able to ignore sudden changes in the feeding cycle, such a an operator bumping the vessel while in operation……….

……without interruption to the production cycle!

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How does the 1769-FC work?The HI1769-FC continuously monitors and records changes in the system weight over short intervals of time.

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It calculates the difference between a user defined flow rate and the measured flow rate, then attempts to minimize the error by applying an algorithm to determine optimal control settings

Finally, it transmits the calculated control settings to the PLC which in turn adjusts the feeder device to achieve the user defined flow rate

How does the 1769-FC work? continued

The HI1769-FC also monitors minimum and maximum vessel weights.

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When a weight limit is reached, the 1769-FC will instruct the PLC to automatically initiate a filling cycle.

Production can continue, without interruption, while the filing cycle is completed!

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Why is there demand for a 1769-FC module?

• Flow control by volumetric monitoring is inaccurate, especially when material flow is not laminar and inconsistent

1769FC controls by loss-in-weight, the most accurate way to feed material into a process.

* Reduce process inconsistencies* Improve product quality* Eliminate waste

• No simple way to monitor feeding vessel conditions when employing volumetric systems (typically observed manually by an operator)

1769FC monitors feeding vessel conditions and automatically starts/stops a refill cycle without interruption to processing.

* Warn production personal of a feed vessel running out of material BEFORE it happens.

Why is there a demand for a 1769-FC module? continued

• Closed-loop system.1769FC constantly monitors and automatically adjusts the feeding

device to increase accuracy over time, especially when compared to a

“set-it & leave it” open-loop system.

• Vessel head-pressure is automatically compensated for in a gravimetric system compared to a volumetric system.

A full vessel will dispense material faster than a nearly-empty vessel due to the added weight of material inside, constant manual adjustment

needed with most volumetric systems – automatically adjusted with using the 1769FC module.

• Initiates a filling cycle, automatically… …without interruption to the production or changes to the flow rate!

Who will benefit from using 1769-FC modules?• Volumetric feeder manufacturers (OEMs) that need to

sell gravimetric feeders to improve process accuracy.• System Integrators looking for a ready-made solution in

feeder controls.• End users and owners of older volumetric feeder control

system that need to be upgraded and modernized. • OEMs, SIs and Eus seeking to move away from a

Siwarex platform.

.....and ultimately the consumer – who benefits from a tightly controlled and accurate manufacturing process.

Why OEMs, SIs and EUs benefit from using a 1769-FC?

• Flow Rate control code is done, already installed in the 1769-FC: save months of time by avoiding development of PLC code to control your feeding device.

• Delivered with Hardy’s core technologies:

C2 Electronic Calibration

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What do you do without a 1769-FC?

• Alternative 1: Create your own algorithm in PLC-and create alarm code, learn-mode code, monitoring code, etc.

• Alternative 2: Migrate PLC platform to alternative PLC

• Alternative 3: Set up stand alone system with communication

• Alternative 4: Operate manually.

HI 1769-FC simplifies any Feeder Controller Application

We Provide the PLC Tools to Make the Application Easy to Configure and Program

• Part of Rockwell/AB Integrated Architecture Builder• Rockwell Add On Profile Ready• Hardy Sample Code• Webtech Support, ready 24hrs, 7 Days/Week

Another way to look at the 1769 Feeder Control Module

HI1769-FC is the brain of the HI4060 in the body of HI1769-WS

Where is the market for the 1769FC?• Plastics - many of our rate controllers are used in plastic

extruder applications• Chemical/ Paint – continuous process feeding• Agriculture – batching• Food Processing – ideal for precision ingredient mixing

This Application-in-a-Module is Already Attracting Attention From End-Users

• Bread Maker: Retrofit own feeding system, wanted C2 and Rate Control

• Food Ingredient: Replacing K-Tron Systems, needed no-fuss plug-in solution

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List Price Comparison of Hardy Similar Product Line

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How is the HI 1769 FC Positioned in Our Line?

Plug-in Without control algorithm

Talks to PLC, has Control but may not fit budget

Low price point, feeder control application, and Plugs into PLC

When is the 1769-FC available?

AvailableNow!

HI 1769 FC Feeder Application Module Take Away

• The Value is in the Control Algorithm: Feeder Control for Loss In Weight

• Part of a Complete PLC Feeding System with Hardy Quality and Support

• Lower Price Point than Stand Alone

• Currently no competition!

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