Artisan technology group is your source for quality. The coperion ktron smart weigh belt swb feeder is the perfect solution for a compact gravimetric feeder which can handle large volumes of bulk material with different flow characteristics. A fuller discussion of this important consideration is contained in a technical paper entitled feeder accuracy and performance timescales, available from k tron upon request. Instead of a central control panel,each feeder has its own ktron control module kcm. This area requires a free account with coperion online.
For class1, the k tron acts as a server, with the deltav controller receiving from and writing data to locations in the k tron assembly tables up to 5 tables. Each k tron weigh feeder consists of the components a, b, c and d. Ktron product specification swb300n smart weigh belt. Instead of a central control panel, each feeder has its own ktron control module kcm. Coperion ktron deutschland gmbh of offenbach at k 2019 in. These are pdf files and require adobe acrobat reader.
Automatic and continuous online taring of the weigh belt. Coperion ktron mt12 microingredient feeder accurately feeds fine materials at rates as low as 20 gh. The emptya the ktron feeder control module kcm integrates the control and motor drive modules directly on the feeder, with an option for remotea video motion detection powered by poe class 3 dc 12v indoor camera. Like its predecessors in the smartconnex line of feeder controls, the new ktron control module kcm integrates the control and motor drive modules directly on the feeder. Model display type enclosure type power source lbi lcd mild steel abs ac adapter 6 vdc, 300 ma or 4aa batteries table 1.
Accurately and safely dispensing toxic or highly reactive. Whether processing bulk material for foods or pharmaceuticals, plastics or. The k tron single unit display ii ksuii is an additional user interface for use with the kcm. It can function as either a volumetric or gravimetric feeder controller, and supports all of the firms feeders that are equipped with sft ii or sft iii load cells, including volumetric feeders, lossinweight feeders. The small liw feeder receives a minor ingredient supplied in small bags.
A weigh belt feeder b scm smart control module c operator interface external communication ktron soder product specification smart weigh belt feeder each ktron soder smart weigh belt feeder consists of the components a, b and c. Ktron s modular loss is for materials with varying bulk density and for material handling automation. These assembly areas are continuously updated between the ktron and the vim. From screw feeders to vibratory feeders, bulk solids pumps, weigh belts. Stuart wilson, director us food and pharma sales office. Lossinweight feeder features and benefits k tron control module or connection box modular feeding devices the k tron control module kcm combines the feeder control function together with the motor drive or vibratory tray drive and mounts directly on the feeder frame in an ip65 nema 4 enclosure. A weigh belt feeder b control module c operator interface external communication coperion k tron product specification smart weigh belt feeder each coperion k tron smart weigh belt feeder consists of the components a, b and c. V only operate the feeder in conjunction with the appropriate control and drive equipment from ktron. All parts in contact with the material being fed are stainless steel. These assembly areas are continuously updated between the k tron and the vim. Ktron soder standard weigh belt feeder each ktron soder weigh belt feeder consists of the components a, b and c. This device offers optimal versatility for bulk material feeding in manufacturing processes throughout many industries such. Likewise, if the weight reading is not to be compensated as determined at block 268 operation jumps through points 270 to block 272.
Ktron offers a wide variety of single and twin screw volumetric feeders as well as bulk solids. Coperion k tron applies over a century of experience and more than 100 patents for mechanical components and control technologies to our feeding and weighing solutions. These assembly areas may be mapped in the k tron to data tags that are used in the k tron logic. Ktron manual refill control can be handled through the feeder operator interface eliminating the need for the hsu programming unit. Coperion k tron vacuum sequencing systems for bulk material handling. To navigate through this manual, please use the table of contents and the index. Whats the cause of lossinweight feeder performance. Read this manual prior to operating or servicing the equipment.
At the heart of each operation is the lossinweight feeder i by sharon nowak, coperion. For class1, the ktron acts as a server, with the deltav controller receiving from and writing data to locations in the ktron assembly tables up to 5 tables. In 20 ktron joined forces with coperion combining knowledge, knowhow and global resources. Used ktron lossinweight feeder, model k2lt20, 316 stainless steel. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. Coperion k tron datasheets for solids feeders solids feeders are used to deliver powder, granular and other bulk solid materials along a process line, or to and from process units, storage bins, conveyors and product packaging. A weigh belt feeder b control module c operator interface external communication k tron product specification smart weigh belt feeder each k tron smart weigh belt feeder consists of the components a, b and c. Coperion ktron datasheets for solids feeders solids feeders are used to deliver powder, granular and other bulk solid materials along a process line, or to and from process units, storage bins, conveyors and product packaging. N produced by the ktron institute ktron gravidrive digital motor controller overview introduction this manual is prepared to show how to install, wire, program, operate and troubleshoot the ktron gravidrive digital motor controller. Using trending capabilities to troubleshoot continuous.
Top ten frequently on feeder accuracy pipe and profile. G produced by the ktron institute standard key arrangements introduction many keys are the same and used in the same way on each screen. This article was adapted from a coperion ktron technical paper, using feeder trending as an early warning system. N produced by the k tron institute k tron gravidrive digital motor controller overview introduction this manual is prepared to show how to install, wire, program, operate and troubleshoot the k tron gravidrive digital motor controller. By their nature some materials can be fed very accurately, and. Ktron offers over 100 years of experience in their field and sources a number of industries, including pharmaceutical, plastics, chemical, food and many others. Deltav integration with ktron controllers using ethernetip. Connectionbetween weigh feeders, operator interface and smart io is. Store the manual in a safe and convenient place so it will be available if you have questions concerning the operation of the scale. Jul 30, 2018 short movie presenting coperion ktrons quick change feeder qc. Avoid injury, read and understand all instructions given in this manual familiarize yourself and others with the safety labels installed on this equipment see section 1. The ksuii will only view one feeder at a time, but the user can switch between feeders.
These assembly areas may be mapped in the ktron to data tags that are used in the ktron logic. The kt35 is a pharmaceutical lossinweight feeder, twin screw. He has 28 years of experience at coperion ktron and holds a degree in electronics engineering technology from temple university. A fuller discussion of this important consideration is contained in a technical paper entitled feeder accuracy and performance timescales, available from ktron upon request. K tron feeder manual actual movement may not be happening. Coperion ktron list your products or services on engineering360. Lossinweight feeder performance and machinestatus displays include input and output parameters that range from feed rate to motordrive commands, span settings and alarm limits. A weigh belt feeder b scm smart control module c operator interface external communication k tron soder product specification smart weigh belt feeder each k tron soder smart weigh belt feeder consists of the components a, b and c. Kcm ktron product specification ktron control module s. Pdf this article presents a case study of a continuous feeding strategy for five. Sharon nowak, global business dev mgr, food and pharmaceutical office. Ktron soder feeders from ktron international material handling solutions.
Model swb series 100 model swb series 200 model swb series 300 model sfd table of contents motor and drive installation units shipped from stock. A weigh belt feeder b control module c operator interface external communication ktron product specification smart weigh belt feeder each ktron smart weigh belt feeder consists of the components a, b and c. The large liw feeder is suspended from a frame with three load cells and is located below a bulk bag discharger, which provides fully contained discharge through an airtight flexible connection into the feeders hopper. The main advantages of the new system include improved accuracy and reliability as well as lower initial cost and easier installation compared to traditional mechanical pressure compensation systems. Jun 27, 2007 k tron s new smart weigh belt swb feeder offers continuous online auto tare by using two smart force transducer iii digital weigh modules. A weigh belt feeder b control module c operator interface external communication coperion ktron product specification smart weigh belt feeder each coperion ktron smart weigh belt feeder consists of the components a, b and c. Coperion ktron, sewell, nj, usa the coperion ktron family of microingredient feeders is ideal for accurately feeding free flowing to difficult materials at rates as low as 32 gramshour and as high as 2000 gramshour. Coperion ktron has introduced a unique new electronic pressure compensation epc system for their highaccuracy lossinweight feeders.
Poor connection between display and control module. G produced by the k tron institute standard key arrangements introduction many keys are the same and used in the same way on each screen. Each small bag of powder is manually emptied into the small liw feeders hopper. Each coperion ktron weigh feeder consists of the components a, b, c and d. High costs associated with lost product during manual transfer. Ktrons smartconnex feeder control environment provides comprehensive control capability with maximum flexibility and connectivity for systems up to 30 weigh belt feeders, lossin. Check our calendar for all coperion and coperion ktron events all around the world.
Rotary airlock feeder operation maintenance manual dcs series part nos 9ec1 thru 9ef2 serial nos 5005151 and later before using this equipment. An indepth explanation of feed rates by model offers valuable information in addition to an explanation on how different screw designs handle a diverse range of bulk materials. One 1 used ktron volumetric feeder, model f1, stainless steel construction, twin screw design less screws, rated 2. Whats the cause of lossinweight feeder performance problems. The ksuii is designed to interface with one or more ktron control modules kcm. A gravimetric feeder offers a window into your process. Welcome to our download center, where you can find detailed information on coperion and coperion ktron products and services such as brochures, product specification sheets and much more. With more than 110 years as an industrial equipment manufacturer, coperion ktron has grown to a leading global supplier of feeders, pneumatic conveying components and complete material handling systems. Short movie presenting coperion ktrons quick change feeder qc.
Coperion ktrons continuous lossinweight liw feeder. This manual contains all safety labels and warnings 0890000002en rev. K tron product specification k tron control module s070207en page 1 of 2 description with the smartconnex tm control system, the control and motor drive modules of a feeder are combined into one component and are integrated directly into the feeder. Each ktron weigh feeder consists of the components a, b, c and d.
Application the smart weigh belt feeder is used for continuous controlled gravimetric feeding of bulk materials. Ktron offers over 100 years of experience in their field and sources a number of industries, including. K tron kcm user manual encoder signals cannot be detected correctly. Smart feeding solutions for bulk material processing mequipco. Lossinweight feeder features and benefits ktron control module or connection box modular feeding devices the ktron control module kcm combines the feeder control function together with the motor drive or vibratory tray drive and mounts directly on the feeder frame in an ip65 nema 4 enclosure. If you find no material buildup or blockage, check the hopper to ensure that it has material in it. Process automation with feeding, pneumatic conveying, and systems engineering the following article reprints are from industry trade journals from around the world.
Coperion ktron offers a wide range of smart feeding solutions for different industries. Ktron product specification kmld5kt20 twin screw lossin. At the heart of each operation is the lossinweight feeder i by sharon nowak, coperion ktron usa industry or. Integrated systems with coperion brand of twin screw extrusion. Feeder companies have taken varying approaches to the challenges present during refill of the feeder s hopper. Smart feeding solutions for bulk material processing this brochure provides information about choosing the best feeder for your process.
Along with the power pc processor they coperion ktron modular feeders. Coperion ktron solids feeders data sheets engineering360. The material itself also figures strongly into the equation. Typical obstacles in a manual corn flour tortilla production process transfer of raw ingredients and final blends labor intensive high costs associated with lost product during manual transfer manual transfer e. It can be used as a portable display for maintenance or configuration in systems where feeders have no builtin user interface. Ktron offers various feeding systems for precise addition of components into the extrusion process. This map will describe the often used keys and each page section will. Instead of a central control panel, each feeder has its own k tron control module kcm.
Ktrons new smart weigh belt swb feeder offers continuous online auto tare by using two smart force transducer iii digital weigh modules. Lossinweight feeder how it works animation youtube. This experience allows us to tailor our products and services to the needs of various industries. K tron soder standard weigh belt feeder each k tron soder weigh belt feeder consists of the components a, b and c. Set point input manually or by host computer or in masterslave operation. In principle, every feeder starts as a volumetric feeder. Used ktron equipment coperion ktron is a leading global provider and manufacturer specializing in various feeding, conveying and material handling needs. Swb300n smart weigh belt feeder swb600n a b c application. Used ktron volumetric twin screw feeder, model k2mv t20, 316 stainless steel. Ktron product specification kcm ktron control module. This device offers optimal versatility for bulk material feeding in. The coperion k tron smart weigh belt swb feeder is the perfect solution for a compact gravimetric feeder which can handle large volumes of bulk material with different flow characteristics. This left, as the only option for the ktron kt20 feeder, the coarse concave.
This highly accurate weigh feeder type is used in manufacturing processes throughout many industries such as plastics. Welcome to our download center, where you can find detailed information on coperion and coperion k tron products and services such as brochures, product specification sheets and much more. With coperion ktron feeders, during the refill period, the controller regulates the speed of the feeding device based upon the historic weight and speed information that was accumulated during. The displays allow users to monitor and manage feeder operation and parameter trending points to external conditions that may limit performance. Deltav integration with ktron controllers using ethernet. These articles offer additional information about feeding, pneumatic. May 17, 2017 3d animation of a coperion k tron lossinweight feeder and control at work. Feed rates for the new vibratory feeders range from as low as 1 dm3h 0. Ktron feeder controls ktrons machine controllers and operator interfaces deliver full functional flexibility and the connectivity you need. One company, k tron, utilizes an approach called smart refill technology srt. Jul 16, 2016 coperion k tron has introduced a unique new electronic pressure compensation epc system for their highaccuracy lossinweight feeders. Coperion ktrons kt20 twin screw feeder is a highprecision lossinweight feeder for accurate feeding of freeflowing to poorflowing materials, such as pigments, sticky or flooding powders. Rev b produced by the ktron institute wbf feeder overview, page 00 introduction page 00 the page 00 or the overview page for the weigh belt feeder holds most of the information required by the operator to run the equipment.
This belt feeder features utomatic and continuous online taring of the belt, which reduces costly maintenance, line shutdowns, laborious manual calibration, and improves long term accuracy. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. Since manual refilling of the ktron mt12 may be difficult due to the need to refill it. K tron s modular loss is for materials with varying bulk density and for material handling automation. Both feeders are connected to a controller that automatically controls the feeder speed at fast and trickle feedrates to ac. Please follow the link kcm5211ea to back track if the reader is not aware. Wbf programming using the kcommander elasto online.
The ksuii is designed to interface with one or more k tron control modules kcm. The swb feeder offers continuous online taring by using two weigh modules. Our infocus newsletter service delivers the latest developments in one neat place or straight to your inbox when you subscribe. Rev b produced by the k tron institute wbf feeder overview, page 00 introduction page 00 the page 00 or the overview page for the weigh belt feeder holds most of the information required by the operator to run the equipment. V only operate the feeder in accordance with the specified technical data.
However, lossinweight feeding does possess some shortcomings, especially at higher feed rates. Openfos openfos is a leading business search and directory serving the us b2b community. Ktron product specification kvision kvision single line. John winski is director of sales for coperion ktron in sewell, new jersey. Ktron product specification ktron control module s070207en page 1 of 2 description with the smartconnex tm control system, the control and motor drive modules of a feeder are combined into one component and are integrated directly into the feeder. The ktron single unit display ii ksuii is an additional user interface for use with the kcm. Coperion ktron product specification smart weigh belt feeder. How to troubleshoot your feeder for optimal performance. The modular twin screw feeder is mounted on a weigh bridge in sanitary design, suitable where quick and easy cleaning is essential. Coperion ktron product specification smart weigh belt.
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