Feeder controller for gravimetric feeders
Optimize your dosing precision and monitoring accuracy with a versatile feeder controller designed to seamlessly integrate into your production line, offering real-time control for critical processes across diverse industries.
Controls and Monitors Material Dosing Operations
The Feeder Controller from SPS | Solids Process Solutions is designed to efficiently manage and monitor dosing processes across diverse industries. This unit integrates seamlessly with gravimetric feeders and supports EtherNet/IP, Profibus DP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP interfaces for easy connectivity with your PLC systems. Equipped with an optional OPC UA interface and Webserver functionality, it offers enhanced control and visibility over your material handling operations. Ideal for aquafeed, chemical, food, and pharmaceutical applications, the Feeder Controller ensures precise dosing of solids, powders, and granules, catering to production lines dealing with products like fish pellets, pharmaceutical tablets, and recycled plastic pellets. Its robust design supports continuous, manual, and high-speed operations, making it a versatile choice for varied operational needs. The feeder controller is installable with a CM Control Module for gravimetric feeders and offers a CB Control Board option for DIN-rail mounting in control cabinets, providing flexibility to meet specific setup requirements.
Benefits
- Enhances production accuracy with precise dosing and monitoring capabilities.
- Integrates seamlessly with existing PLC systems, reducing setup complexity and downtime.
- Supports versatile industrial applications, accommodating a wide range of products and materials.
- Offers flexible installation options, adapting to existing production line configurations.
- Improves operational efficiency with continuous and high-speed operation capabilities.
- Applications
- Food,Fine chemical,Feed,Recycling,Nutrition,Detergents,Compounding,Chemical,Pharma,Plastics,Minerals,Masterbatch,Aquafeed,Dairy,Petfood
- End products
- Protein powders,Plastic compounds,Dog kibble,Pharmaceutical tablets,Chemical reagents,Recycled plastics pellets,Granulated sugar,Laundry detergent powder,Color masterbatches,Biochemical compounds,Polyethylene beads,Fish pellets,Calcite powder,Animal feed pellets,Cheese powder
- Steps before
- Material Feeding,Batch Preparation,Pre-mixing
- Steps after
- Extrusion,Pelletizing,Quality Inspection,Packaging
- Input ingredients
- Output ingredients
- Market info
- PLC Interfaces
- Ethernet Modbus TCP,Profibus DP,Profinet,EtherNet/IP
- PLC Interface (Optional)
- OPC UA
- User Interface
- Webserver (optional)
- Installation Type
- Installed to gravimetric feeder
- Mounting Option
- DIN-rail mounting in control cabinet
- Control Modules
- CM Control Module,CB Control Board
- Integration with interfaces
- Ethernet Modbus TCP,Profibus DP,Profinet,EtherNet/IP
- Optional interface
- OPC UA
- User interface
- Webserver optional
- Installation type
- For DIN-rail mounting in a control cabinet
- Control compatibility
- Congrav operator interface or Host/PLC
- Power supply
- Fully wired
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- Yes
- Cleanability
- High
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Control panel type
- Webserver optional
- Control module type
- CM Control Module
- Installation type
- For DIN-rail mounting in a control cabinet
- Interface type
- Ethernet Modbus TCP,Profibus DP,Profinet,EtherNet/IP
- Interface type
- OPC UA optional
- Wiring type
- Fully wired
- Control panel type
- Webserver optional
- Integration Possibilities
- Ethernet Modbus TCP,Profibus DP,Profinet,EtherNet/IP,OPC UA optional
- Installation Type
- DIN-rail mounting in a control cabinet