Applied Measurements Ltd was asked to design a batch weighing system where the ingredients of each batch would constantly vary. To weigh the batches into the barrels AML built a stainless steel weighing platform incorporating load cells to the specific size required by the customer. As the barrels could be dropped on to the weighing platform, positive overload stops were included to protect the load cells. The output signal from the weighing platform is fed into a digital display, which has two set point relays. Connected to the digital there is also a touch screen display, this enables the operator to see the live reading, the batch reading, the total batches and a numeric keypad to input the individual batch […]