Hardy Process Solutions EASY 8™ Weigh Scale Module (HI 2080WS) is for the Allen-Bradley® Micro800™ programmable controller. This low-cost solution is designed to provide “just enough“ functionality that strikes a balance between price, quality of weight reading, and Hardy’s reputation for high-quality process measurement products.
The EASY 8 is a single channel plug-in module that reads, conditions, and digitizes load cell sensor and strain gauge signals commonly found in process weighing applications. It is an ideal plug-in solution for stand-alone, small machine applications in which weighing and weight-based controls are critical functions of the equipment.
The Hardy EASY 8 is a powerful weight processing module that calculates and digitizes net and gross weight data from Hardy load cells (or industry standard load cells) and sends this data directly to the backplane Allen-Bradley® Micro800™ PLC.
Featuring vibration immunity based on Hardy’s WAVERSAVER® technology, the EASY 8 module is delivered with SELECTABLE FILTERING that ignores vibration and mechanical noise typically found in machine and factory environments. By ignoring the effects of unwanted vibration or system noise – scale settling time is reduced and the output speed of stable Gross and Net weight readings is dramatically increased.
Rockwell Automation has produced a video showing the Hardy HI Easy 8 (2080-WS) and the Micro800 in a shrink wrapping application where pallets can be weighed after they are shrinkwrapped.
Hardy’s process weighing solutions are easy to install, configure, commission, and operate. They are easy to maintain and save you time, money, raw materials, and/or finished product. Visit our Case Studies or Application Notes to learn more.
Resolution
- 16 bit
Common Mode Rejection
- 84dB at or below 60Hz
Conversion Rate
- 55 updates per second
Vibration Frequency Rejection
- 1.0 Hz, 3.5 Hz, 7.5 Hz, OFF
Power
- Provided from the backplane: +24Vdc
Backplane Current
- 60mA
Inputs
- Signal: -0.3mV through +15.3mV
- Sense: + 5Vdc
Outputs
- Excitation 5Vdc
Supported Sensors
- Single: 350Ω - 1000Ω
- One to four: 1000Ω
Processing
- Net, Gross, Tare
Calibration
- Traditional (test weights)
Environmental Conditions
- Operating Temperature: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Relative Humidity
- 0 to 90% (non-condensing)
Weight
- 0.78 oz (22 grams)
Dimensions
- 2.5" H x 1.25" W x 1.8" D (62mm x 31mm x 20 mm)
Approvals
- UL and CUL
- RoHS3 and REACH
Warranty
- Two-year warranty against defects in workmanship
All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact the Hardy factory or visit our website for the latest specifications.
The Hardy Process Toolbox is a set of productivity tools that support industrial weighing functions. Each tool saves time, increases accuracy, improves efficiency, or reduces risk in process weighing applications, including WAVERSAVER® to eliminate vibration, C2® electronic calibration, and Integrated Technician® to name just a few.
The Easy 8 features the following Toolbox technologies:
WAVERSAVER® Vibration Eliminator
Hardy's WAVERSAVER core technology eliminates the effects that surrounding vibration has on the scale weight signal, providing only true data for fast, accurate weight reading. The Easy 8 features a three-step version of WAVERSAVER.
