Belt-Way Conveyor Belt Scales for Every Application

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1 Easy to Install The unique Belt-Way modular design is very simple to install. Patented Load Cell Assemblies bolt to your existing idler. This eliminates removing the idler, jacking up the belt, or other mechanical alterations to your conveyor. The Digital Speed Sensor installs easily on standard scale support pipes. NEMA 4X Enclosure Controls are housed in a NEMA 4X-fiberglass enclosure, featuring a full o -ring sealed waterproof door and corrosion-resistant hardware. An atomized metal interior coating protects against the harmful effects of electrostatic discharge from lightning, EMI, and RF interference. Inexpensive Low cost is the result of the versatility and simplicity of our modular design. Self-Aligning Load Cell Assemblies align automatically. Non-linearity associated with levers and torsion tubes, used in other scale designs, is eliminated. Fits Any Width Conveyor The Belt-Way Modular design fits any width conveyor. The free-floating weigh-bridge is suspended from 1-1/4 pipes. Move scale from one conveyor to another by simply adjusting pipe length if needed. Simple, Rugged Design Scale components are produced from heavy carbon steel. All steel parts are cleaned and painted to provide years of service. Stainless Steel Construction also available. Low Maintenance Material build-up on the scale produces inaccuracy. The low-profile Belt-Way design reduces the potential for material build-up. Belt-Way Ideal for Portable Equipment

2 Accuracy The Patented Belt-Way Load Cell Assembly houses OIML certified Load Cells. Expected margin of error using a Single Idler Weighing System is +0.5 percent to +1 (dual idler weighing systems percent to +0.5%) with belt loads from 25% to 100% of rated scale capacity. Optimum scale performance requires conformance to installation and calibration guidelines. Wiring Versatility Power with 120 VAC, 220 VAC, 12VDC or 24VDC Easy to Read Display Our display provides four lines of information. It simplifies calibration and makes data easy to understand. Normal viewing provides accumulated weight, rate, belt speed, and percent of load on the belt for either short tons or metric tons. Production Tracking Use this feature to record the amount of time the scale is running at, or above, your programmed rate. RS-232 Serial Output The RS-232 Serial Output connects to a modem (for remote production monitoring), a scoreboard display, Large LCD Display, or Printer. AUTO ZERO This standard feature automatically tracks the weight of the empty belt and idler to compensate for material build-up on the belt. Master Total Keep track of monthly, quarterly, yearly, or job totals with the easy to access Master Total. As daily totals are cleared, they are transferred to the Master Total. Maximum weight accumulation exceeds 92,000,000 tons. High-Speed NETWORK Belt-Way Scales are equipped with a built-in High- Speed computer network that will interface with a P.C. or Belt-Way Remote Display. This expandable network allows interconnection of up to 200 scales for data collection or automated blending. Junction Box (OPTION) This option provides an easy way to mount the integrator up to 1,200 ft. from the scale. It includes terminal strips and waterproof cord grips for easy field wiring. Remote Start / Stop Station (OPTION) This Option will allow you to start and stop a feeder conveyor from a remote location to load trucks, barges, and railcars. An automatic stop feature will stop feeding after reaching the selected preset weight for your load. You can connect a ticket printer to the system and print a ticket at the push of a button. Ticket Printer (OPTION) The Surface Mount Printer provides a convenient way to print tickets for Load-Out or production records. Mounted in a NEMA 4X enclosure with quick release latches and clear Lexan window. Automatic Angle Compensator (OPTION) This unique option will maintain calibration when installed on a conveyor that is raised or lowered frequently. Simply bolt onto the frame of the conveyor to track changes in the conveyor s angle of elevation. The necessary changes in the controller s internal logic are performed automatically, maintaining proper calibration after (or while) moving the conveyor. This option is most useful when a scale is mounted on a stacker or on portable equipment. It can be added at any time. Collect Production Data Via the Internet Download Demo Belt-Way Scales, Inc. Rock Falls, IL USA.

3 Standard Single Idler Scale Components

4 NEMA 4X Enclosure The Belt-Way Integrator is housed in a weather-proof, corrosion-resistant, fiberglass enclosure. Dimensions are 8 x 6 x 4. An interior atomized metal coating resists Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference. Power Supply A power supply is included for use with 120 volt AC or 220 volt AC. Direct connection to a 12 volt DC or 24 volt DC source requires no power supply. 4 line by 20 Character Display The easy to read Vacuum Fluorescent Display provides accumulated weight, current production rate (in English, or Metric tons per hour), belt speed, and percentage of scale capacity. Master totals, calibration settings, and a wide variety of production info are accessible from the touch-sensitive keypad. Data Collection Log data to a Printer, P.C., Modem, or Scoreboard style display using our standard RS-232 Output. The Belt-Way NETWORK The Belt-Way NETWORK transmits information via coaxial cable. Collect data from one or multiple scales to monitor production on site or via the internet. MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98, 2K, ME or XP required. Auto Zero Function Automatically compensates for variance, due to build-up of material on the empty belt, or changes in belt tension due to temperature.

5 The Belt-Way 2 Channel I/O Option Board outputs production information to a P.L.C., Variable Frequency Drive, Chart Recorder, Scoreboard Display, or Printer. Low Speed Alarm / Speed Interlock: Output P4.3 turns ON when your belt goes below a programmed speed. Use this output to alert the operator to belt problems (broken or slipping belt). The Speed Interlock function turns output P4.3 ON when the Belt goes OVER the programmed Speed. Use this output to turn on an Alarm to indicate conveyor is running, or start another device. Remote Clear Weight: Use a Momentary Push- Button to ground input P4.4 to clear the accumulated weight total from a remote location. Remote Print: Use a Momentary Push-Button to print a ticket from a remote location Analog Rate Output: 2 Independent Analog Outputs may be used in conjunction with a Chart Recorder, Variable Frequency Drive, or PLC to track production or control material flow. Digital Pulse Output: May be connected to external counters or a PLC. Pulse width adjustable or True Quadrature Digital Pulse Output.

6 The Belt-Way Automatic Angle Compensator is ideal for use on portable crushers, portable screeners, and stacking conveyors. This device eliminates the need for re-calibration due to a change in the conveyor s angle of elevation. Just set up at the new jobsite and run! Installation: The Automatic Angle Compensator simply bolts on to the frame of the conveyor. Wiring: 1. LOCATE ANGLE SENSOR CONNECTOR ON TERMINAL STRIP INSIDE CONTROL BOX. 2. REMOVE JUMPER FROM TERMINALS MARKED SIG AND A-GND. 3. CONNECT CABLE TO ANGLE SENSOR CONNECTOR IN SCALE CONTROL. Calibration: Black Wire GND Red Wire - +5VDC White Wire A-GND Green Wire SIG 1. TURN ON SW1 POSITION 5. This switch enables the Angle Compensator Input and is located on the inside of the Scale Control Door. 2. START CALIBRATION WITH BELT STOPPED AND EMPTY 3. PRESS SET TARE KEY, then simply follow the instructions on the Scale Control Display

7 Printing Tickets using the Belt-Way Ticket Printer Print in ticket format on demand or automatically log data to the printer at programmed intervals. OPTION A : To print ticket format on demand: Sample Ticket From the Belt-Way Controller: 1. Press the F7 Key. 2. Press the SELECT key. The cursor appears on line 1 by RS Press the UP ARROW key to change OFF to TICKETS. 4. Line 1 now reads RS-232 TICKETS 5. Press SELECT again. The cursor jumps to line 2 by the word USE 6. Press the UP ARROW on the Keypad to adjust the number of line feeds. 7. Line 2 now reads Use X line Feeds 8. Press F8 to print in ticket. OPTION B: Log production data to the printer at programmed intervals (from 1 to 255 minute intervals): From the Belt-Way Controller: 1. Press F7. 2. Press the SELECT key. The cursor appears on line 1 by RS Press the UP arrow on the keypad to select WEIGHT, RATE, or WEIGHT and RATE. If you select WEIGHT, only WEIGHT will be printed. If you select RATE, only RATE will be printed. If you select WEIGHT and RATE, both will be printed. 4. Press SELECT key two more times. The cursor jumps to LF after CR. 5. Press the UP arrow key to select BOTH. 6. Press the SELECT key once more. The cursor jumps to the words LOG DATA. 7. Press the UP Arrow Key to select the interval (in minutes) between records. 8. Note If Log Data OFF is selected in this mode, production data will automatically print one record per second.

8 The Belt-Way Serial Remote Display is housed in a Nema 4X enclosure. The 4 line by 20-character Liquid Crystal Display provides WEIGHT, RATE (in tons per hour), BELT SPEED, and dynamic percentage of LOAD CELL CAPACITY. Hard-wire to the scale control for monitoring 1 scale, or go wireless to monitor up to 16 scales. Packages includes: 1-Serial Remote Display 1-5VDC 1 Amp Power Supply Connection of the Remote Display Requires: Hard Wire *CBL Individually Shielded Twisted Pair Cable. Maximum cable length is 50 ft. RS-232 to RS-485 Converter required for greater distances. (This cable is available per foot, or in 1000 foot spools.) Wireless Monitor up to 16 scales via RS-232 Radio-link Requires Line of Sight between antennas. Range of up to 14 miles available. The LCD Remote Display is in stock and available for immediate shipment.

9 The Belt-Way Remote Display is housed in a Nema 4X enclosure. The 4 line by 20-character Vacuum Fluorescent Display provides WEIGHT, RATE (in tons per hour), BELT SPEED, and dynamic percentage of LOAD CELL CAPACITY for one or multiple scales. Scroll data from multiple scales Manually or Automatically. A SCROLL LOCK feature holds readings from a single scale until the AUTO-SCROLL feature is resumed. Display Format: WEIGHT RATE SPEED BOX 1 LOAD 52.8 % Packages includes: 1-Remote Display 1-12VDC 800mA power supply 2-BNC Terminators Connection of the Remote Display Requires: *CBL RG 62 A/U Coaxial Cable. (This cable is available per foot or in 1,000 foot spools.) *CON BNC Connectors solder on (2 required per scale) *PRD Port Active Hub (Required where cable exceeds 1000, or where more than 8 scales and / or Remote Displays are connected on the network). The Remote Display is in stock and available for immediate shipment.

10 Optional Cable Configurations: BUS Configuration Maximum Cable length for connection of 1 Scale to 1 Remote Display is 2,000 ft. Maximum cable length for connection of up to 8 Scales and/or Remote Displays is 1,000 ft. An ACTIVE HUB may be used to extend cable length and number of devices on the NETWORK. You can connect up to 8 stations on one bus. STAR Configuration Connect up to 8 devices, each one connecting to an individual port. Up to 2000-ft can be run for each device. STAR / BUS Configuration Connect up to 56 Scales using ONE 8- Port ACTIVE HUB with a maximum cable length of 4 Miles. Monitor Production Data On-Site or VIA THE INTERNET

11 Monitor Production On-Site or via the Internet Download Free Demo View Real-Time Production Data for up to 20 Scales per location Access Live Production from Anywhere via the Internet Log Data by Product for Analysis of Production per Day, Week, or YTD Use WINDOWS 98 or Higher

12 Need to Track Production? No Computer On Site? Store Production Data from one or more Belt-Way Scales Direct to a Compact Flash!

13 REMOTE START / STATION The Belt-Way Remote Start / Stop Station automates Truck, Barge or Rail Car Load-Out. 2 Channel I/O Board Required Easy Setup of Belt-Way Scale Control for Automated Load-Out: 1. Press F5 on the Keypad to enter 8 different Load-Out amounts. Note A CUTOFF amount may also be entered to allow for material between cutoff point (i.e. hopper gate or feed belt) and scale. Operating Instructions for the Belt-Way Remote Start / Stop Station: 2. SELECT DESIRED LOAD-OUT AMOUNT using the 8 position Selector Switch (lower right) 3. PRESS ENTER LOAD BUTTON (lower left): The selected Load-Out amount appears on line one of the Scale Control Display 4. PRESS CLEAR READY BUTTON (upper left): The READY light will turn on and scale weight will appear as.000 on line two of the Scale Control Display 5. PRESS START RUN BUTTON (upper right): The RUN light will turn on and material flow begins. When the scale weight reaches the Load-Out amount (minus the CUTOFF weight), the scale material flow stops automatically. You may stop the conveyor, or pre-feed device at any time during Load-Out by pressing the STOP button (middle right). Load-Out is resumed by pressing the START RUN button (upper right). Load-Out may be aborted entirely by clearing LOAD WT on the Scale Control PRESS PRINT (middle left) on Remote Start / Stop Station to print a ticket using the Belt-Way Panel Mount Printer.

14 Belt-Way Conveyor Belt Scales SUPER-BRIGHT OUTDOOR L.E.D. DISPLAY The Belt-Way SCOREBOARD DISPLAY is designed for outdoor industrial environments. Typical applications include truck load-out and dredging operations where weight totals and / or flow rate is displayed. Recommended viewing distance: 1 High Characters: Indoor 2 High Characters: Maximum 75 feet 4 High Characters: Maximum 150 feet 6 High Characters: Maximum 250 feet 2 through 6 Outdoor 1 Indoor Setup of the Belt-Way SCOREBOARD DISPLAY is very simple. Installation: A Mounting Bracket and Visor are included for wall or pole mounting. Wiring: Simply connect the cable from the display to the scale s removable RS-232 connector. White Wire to GND, Green Wire to TXD. Calibration / Programming: 1. Open the Belt-Way Integrator 2. Locate the DIP SWITCHES on the Door labeled SW1 3. Turn on Position 1 4. Press the F7 key 5. Press the SELECT KEY until the cursor ( ) appears on line 1 6. Press the UP arrow ( ) on the keypad until the line 1 displays RS-232 WEIGHT (for WEIGHT only), RS-232 RATE (for RATE only), or RS-232 WEIGHT & RATE (to display both WEIGHT & RATE simultaneously). For more information call us direct, contact the Belt-Way dealer in your area, or visit: Belt-Way Scales, Inc. One Belt Way, Rock Falls, IL USA Phone (815) Fax (815) sales@beltwayscales.com website