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All BatchTron concrete batching controllers are based on
the reliable PLC and touch screen
principle, giving them a reputation second to none. BatchTron is
one of the most popular controllers on the market and is the choice of
large corporations such as Lafarge Construction Products as well as many
smaller operations.
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BatchTron-III excels in controlling all types of
central mix plant where several scales, several mixers and extensive
plant automation is necessary. It can also handle the simpler
applications with ease. If you have a complex precast application,
BatchTron-III will simplify your life.
BatchTron-III
has a 10.4" (264mm)
colour TFT screen which is much bigger than BatchTron and BatchTron-II's
screens. It is also much brighter and can be viewed from any
angle. The larger screen allows up to 5 scales, 14 solid
ingredients and 3 mixers to be viewed at the same time. The
operator screens, which can be paged through very quickly, have been
ergonomically designed to simplify operation in these larger, more
complex plants. Also available are a double screen model and a
larger PLC for the most demanding applications.
Everything in these complex plants can be monitored and controlled
directly from the screen. Coloured graphic symbols show the
operation of all plant equipment while large buttons allow fully
automatic or individual manual control of selected functions.
Optional bar graph symbols display motor current or power and trend
graphs display moisture in the mixer.
 BatchTron-III
is available as a free standing console or wall-mount cabinet.
Plants using one mixer can easily be run from one screen. For
plants with 2 or 3 mixers, we recommend two screens for ease of
operation. The two screens are programmed identically, giving you
the security of full plant control from one screen, should the other
break down: display plant overview and batching progress on one
screen while the other displays the mixing sequence or the list of
batches being produced. Have one operator run part of the system
manually from one screen while a second operator monitors automatic
operation on the other; it's your choice. Like the
rest of the BatchTron family, BatchTron-III is very competitive in price
and is tailored for the precast, block and paver markets.
Illustration is two screen
BatchTron-III at Con Cast Pipe Inc., Guelph Ontario.
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- Large
touch screen: full
10.5" diagonal, T.F.T. display, bright from any angle. Even complicated
plants appear simple, requiring little training.
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Crisp, clear graphics:
touch pads are a more convenient size and buttons are dynamic
(they change colour and move - gates actually open and close) for better
operator feedback, fewer mistakes.
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Ability to use special characters,
such as Chinese - no need for operators to understand English.
- More
ingredients, up to 14
solid ingredients plus 2 waters and 12 admixtures to handle the largest
plants.
- "Bin
mapping"
allows you to assign different ingredients to the same bin and choose
their batching sequence.
- 150
formulas standard,
plus optional larger program memory for the most demanding
applications.
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Tailored
to all concrete
batching applications. Our engineers ensure that the system fits your
plant exactly. Special features and machinery are no problem.
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BatchLink
PC computer based customer database
gives you order entry, delivery tickets, production records, inventory
and more.
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When used within the RediLink or BatchLink system, BatchTron-III reports
every unauthorized material feed and batch - whether connected to the
computer system or not! Never lose product or compromise your
quality through sloppy operators ever again.
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Built-in mixer moisture controllers
- microwave based systems at a fantastic price, with calibration
directly from the screen.
BatchTron-III uses a powerful industrial PLC, not a
computer, for rock solid performance and
tremendous reliability as well as
lightning fast batching power. It operates
completely automatically at
high speed
and can also be run manually
or part manually
when the need arises.
Of the hundreds of
BatchTron and other PLC systems in service over 15 years, only one PLC
and 2 touch screens have ever failed.
ACCURACY AND SPEED
The fastest and most accurate batching you have
ever seen.
- Automatic tolerance checks on all ingredients.
- Totally self-tuning for fast, precise batching every time.
- Automatic moisture compensation for aggregates is
standard.
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Admixes can be proportioned by volume or by
weight of cementitious materials.
- Delivery of separate formulas and batch sizes to different
user stations.
- Programmable alarms for plant functions such as
conveyors and mixer not running, gates and doors sticking.
- Programmable timers for adjusting mixer charging
sequence, belt runout and many other functions.
- Password protection of all formula and setup information,
safe from unauthorized access.
- SIMULATE mode allows
system to run with outputs disabled for training and fault finding
- ALL AUTO button
sets all
controls to "auto", eliminating need to scan controls before starting
operation
- Programming console feature on touch screen
allows authorized personnel to monitor software and fine-tune internal
settings
- Scale and liquid meter calibration in English or Metric.
CONTROLS
BatchTron-III panels have only three manual switches -
POWER key switch, EMERGENCY STOP push button and RUN lighted pushbutton.
All other functions, such as material feeds and conveyor belts, are
controlled from graphic touch pads on the screen. The
full-load-cell scales, water and admix meters are all displayed on the
touch screen, eliminating the need for separate indicators. A powerful
Omron PLC controls material feeders, discharges scales and runs the
mixers, allowing totally unattended operation.
Because the heart of the system is an industrial PLC - not a frail
computer - BatchTron-III is truly rugged and will run
for many years without service of any kind.
Tremendous power, plus unheard-of reliability in
a simple desk console.
OPERATION
Operation is simplicity itself. Like the pages of a book,
BatchTron-III's
many screens unfold at the touch of a finger. The
"page" arrows at the corner of every screen carry you through the
control screens to menus for every function.
The BatchTron family even protects your operation
after a power failure by returning to the point where it stopped, ready
for you to press the RUN button and start the plant machinery again.
All these features and much more make BatchTron the
best value ever in batching systems.
APPLICATIONS
- BatchTron-III is ideal for larger plants in the precast,
block, paver, dry products, prestressed and hollow-core industries as
well as larger ready-mix plants.
- Color proportioning can be combined with concrete batching to
centralize all controls, eliminating complicated setup for new
production runs.
- Screens and operating program are easily customized for plant
variations and added features, making it ideal for non-standard
applications.
- Software updates can be downloaded by modem, making plant
visits a thing of the past.
- All our accessories such as demand stations, radio call, bin level
sensors and, of course, the RadarTron and MixTron moisture sensors can
be used with BatchTron-III.
BatchTron-III meets the standards of NPCA, NRMCA
and other associations for plant certification.
OPTIONS:
Mixer and skip hoist controls, moisture meter interface, batch
reports, totals reports, modem, multiple scales, slump meter and mixer
moisture meter for water control, plant maintenance program, memory
cassette, time and date, demand and mixer cleanout stations, radio call,
bin level sensors, load cells and more. See
menu at left for more information.
 INSTALLATION
Installation can best be accomplished by an electrician
familiar with industrial control systems. After a local scale company
has calibrated the scale displays, we check out the system, start it up
and train your operators. Any oversights or last-minute changes
can be accomplished during our visit. After a day or two of
testing and tuning, you are ready to run at full speed. Our qualified
staff are ready to assist you by phone or modem after our return if
necessary.
CABINET SIZE
Single screen console: 32" (800mm) wide,
51" (1300mm) high, 33" (850mm) deep.
Twin screen console: 47"
(1200mm) wide, 51" (1300mm) high, 33" (850mm) deep.
Wall mount cabinets:
Basic model 24" (610mm) wide, 24" (610mm) high, 10" (245mm) deep.
Larger cabinets for larger systems.
STI (Service and Training by
Internet)
BatchTron's lifetime and reliability are by far
the best in the industry. This is not where we stop, however.
Our customers tell us - loud and clear - when they do have a problem.
In order to solve problems quickly and efficiently we have called upon
the latest Internet technology. Through your company network and
its Internet connection, or even through a phone connection to the
Internet, we can access your batching system and monitor its progress to
pinpoint faults. Even if the faults are caused by mechanical
problems in the plant (90% of all faults are), we can see the resulting
holdup and guide the operator to a successful outcome, anywhere in the
world.
Our engineers can monitor or control the PC
computer running BatchLink or RediLink software, drilling down through
levels of menus to check setup data, correct it and, most important,
train personnel to understand the processes. Together with a
speaker phone, training sessions for groups can be conducted almost as
easily as our trainer being on site. The cost saving and
convenience is obvious. Scale-Tron is pioneering this technology
to make your experience the best possible.
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CUSTOMIZATION:
- BatchTron-III as described above is adaptable to
almost any concrete plant.
- Special versions available for loss in weight batching, colour
pigment batching, food and chemical batching etc.
- Many extra functions can be added - examples are conveyor belts,
skip hoists, holding hoppers etc.
- Power and I/O can be 24, 110/120 or 220/240 volt to suit any
country.
- Language of screen messages can be customized and special symbols
can be created for Far Eastern countries.
BatchTron options
Demand Stations
Radio Batch Call
BatchLink Order
Entry BatchLink Reporting
Application questionnaire
Fax back questionnaire
Frequently Asked Questions
Product Index
Feedback form
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