January 2010: HMI2 Operator
Interface Control Console
Monitor
Introduces Latest Generation Operator Interface For
The Silo Patrol®
Monitor Technologies, LLC
is proud to announce the new HMI2 which
is the latest generation in operator interface for
the SiloPatrol® SE cable-based “smart” sensor
inventory management system. The optional HMI2 features
two sensor networks that provide operator interface
for up to 32 SiloPatrol level sensors. The HMI2 also
contains a universal AC power supply that supports
an input voltage of 100-240V AC.
The multi-functional HMI2 controls the SiloPatrol® SE
SMU “smart” sensors, displays measured and calculated data and performs/displays
system and sensor diagnostic messages. The HMI2 can be programmed
to operate the SMU sensors manually, automatically or allow for both.
The display is back-lit for visibility in low-light conditions and can show data
in English or Metric units including feet, meters, pounds, kilograms, cubic feet,
cubic meters, U.S./British bushels, gallons, liters, tons, and metric tonnes.
The combination of the HMI2 and the SiloPatrol® SE
cable-based bin level sensor provides an intuitive and versatile inventory management
system for a variety of bulk solid, powder, pellet, granular, slurry, and some
liquid applications. Additionally, when needed, auxiliary relay and/or
analog outputs can be incorporated into the system by using the optional Auxiliary
Output Enclosure (AOE).
Monitor Technologies LLC, located
in Elburn, Illinois, is a leading manufacturer of level
measurement instrumentation, solids flow indicators,
particle emission monitors and aeration devices for
the worldwide powder and bulk solids markets. The experience
and market knowledge gained over 50 years of business
has earned Monitor a reputation for providing high
quality and reliable product solutions backed with
trusted customer service. For more information please
visit www.monitortech.com.
The
SafePoint rotary paddle level switch with a self-validating design
detects material presence plus continuously monitors its own ability
to function. The analysis includes sensor health and system power
failure, which makes the SafePoint truly “fail-safe”.
The SafePoint incorporates patented use of Hall-Effect technology,
dual outputs to indicate both material presence and unit health,
and microcontroller technology to continuously protect bulk solids
processing and storage from the consequences of unknown sensor
failure by providing immediate indication of a sensor failure
and confirmation of proper operation.
Other practical features of the SafePoint include rugged construction,
motor shut-off when paddle becomes impeded to maximize motor life, twist On/Off
cover for bolt free removal, and local status indicating light (except hazardous
location models)
A practical application for the SafePoint would be to use this "true"
fail-safe product if undetected sensor failure could result in a
catastrophic process problem.
