Inventory Monitors Saves Time and Increases Concrete Plant Safety
Effective concrete plant operation requires good management of your raw material inventories. Materials like cement, flyash and aggregates are often stored in silos or bins. In such cases it is necessary to check periodically to see how much cement or flyash you have on-hand in order to run continuous and consistent concrete mix. In the past, plant personnel have had to climb to the top of the silos in order to “tape” the empty space distance to determine how much material you have remaining. Not any more….
The SiloPatrol(r) SE smart cable-based sensors are available to perform the task of measuring the inventory level of cement, flyash and aggregate automatically, on-demand and without the need for your operator or plant personnel to climb silos or do much of anything. The smart cabled-base sensors automatically lower a weight & cable sensing mechanism into the silo until it contacts the material surface. Upon contact the weight & cable system is immediately retracted and the measurement is relayed to the plant control system or operator. Electronic sensing mechanisms and sensor software control all functions of the sensor to ensure the proper travel of the weight & cable assembly to ensure accuracy and reliability. These sensors are easy to install and also virtually maintenance free, requiring only a periodic inspection usually once or twice per year. Once the material level measurement is obtained, a variety of operator interface devices is available to calculate and display material volume, weight and %-full information. A PC-base software package is also available that can automate report generation, send emails to suppliers or corporate locations and allow remote viewing of the graphical interface.
The SiloPatrol SE uses the time-proven weight and cable techniques and combines patent-pending technology, a new split-compartment enclosure design, state-of-the-art optics, SMT (surface mount electronic technology) and other valuable features to produce a rugged, reliable and accurate measuring system designed for the harshest and most dynamic conditions. The SiloPatrol SE can help keep your plant running smoothly and increase personnel safety.
Monitor Technologies LLC is a leading supplier of level, flow, particle emission and aeration instrumentation for the worldwide powder and bulk solids market. The experience and market knowledge gained over five decades has earned Monitor a reputation for providing high quality and reliable product solutions. Monitor is located in Elburn Illinois, give us a call today and let us put our creative solutions to work for you!
For more information refer to www.monitortech.com/product_c_c_sp.shtml or contact Ms. Emily Jones at 1-800-766-6486 (630-365-9403).
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.
