Hardy Caseweigher for Product Inspection
Designed for Simplicity and Robust Flexibility
Hardy’s Caseweigher machine is designed for SIMPLICITY using off-the shelf components and a PLC control platform to afford users enough FLEXIBITY to meet both current and future control needs.
At the heart of the equipment is Hardy’s Checkweight controller sampling at 4,800 times per second to provide extremely accurate and fast weight data for packages from 1 to 50 lbs at speeds up to 60 updates-per-minute.
SEE THE CASEWEIGHER STORY VIDEO Featuring a large touch screen HMI display, operators can easily navigate between different product recipes or adjust machine set-up parameters. The open frame is constructed of durable round tube that is available in either painted or stainless steel.
Maintenance-Free motorized drive rollers further eliminate complexities typical of chain or pully conveyor drive systems.
Open Source
Hardy Caseweighers are built on a PLC platform – making it easy to modify the machine program to accommodate current manufacturing & data requirements, yet flexible enough to meet future needs. Customize the HMI to show information important to your process. Available in both Allen-Bradley 1769 and Idec PLCs.
Off-the-Shelf
SEE THE TECHNOLOGY STORY VIDEO
Caseweighers are based on a simple design and minimal use of custom parts. Controls are built using readily available components such as the PLC, HMI and Power Supply – making replacement, emergency repairs or upgrades quick and easy. Plenty of spare I/O and the ability to expand provide a future-proof control platform.
Seamless Integration
Machine communications over an EtherNet/IP backbone make integration quick and data exchange simple. Serve up process statistics, manufacturing performance and machine status to your control network by addressing the equipment through one of the spare Ethernet ports available or add a network switch to tie in additional peripherals such as printers, bar code readers or vision systems. Use readily available real-time data to optimize upstream processes or create closed-loop control by exchanging tags with another device on the network.
CheckMaster Software
Built in VISUALIZATION TOOLS eliminate the trial & error process of product set-
up, enabling operators to capture the entire checkweighing process and display it on the machine’s high-resolution screen. Quickly and easily determine the perfect set of parameters to maximize weight capture time and optimize for repeatability and accuracy. Real-time accuracy (3-Sigma) tracking, automatic off-set calculation, statistics package and Hardy weightless C2 calibration are all standard features with every machine.
User Experience
* Simple Product Selection
* 50 Recipe Memory (Upgradable)
* Fast Product Set-Up
Hardy C2 Weightless Calibration
Automatic Dynamic Off-Set Calculation
Automatic Filter Setting
Automatic Standard Deviation / 3 Sigma Calculations
Push Button Recipe Transfer
* Product Statics Included
Give Away
Rejects
3-Sigma Product Rate
Simple data transfer via USB (.csv)
* Visual-based Machine Set-UP (‘See it’ machine tuning)
Standard: Idec Display
* Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)
* Programmable (Customizable UI/UX)
* Super Bright: 800 cd/m2
* Industrial Operating temperature range: -20°C to +60°C
* Modern OI Touchscreen Technology
* TFT Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
* Multiple protocols: up to 4 protocol simultaneously
* Multimedia Function: Audio Out and 2 Video In
* Support Analog and Digital IO Expansion modules
* IP66F/67F, UL Type 4X, 12 and 13
* Three Year Warranty
Premium: Allen Bradley HMI
* PanelView Plus 7 HMI
* Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)
* Programmable (Customizable UI/UX)
* Class 1, Div 2
Controls
* Waversaver+ (Lighting fast filtering = ACCURATE STABLE WEIGHT)
* C2 – Second Generation Calibration (Weightless Calibration)
* PE FREE operation (Reliable weight capture without photo eyes)
* 100-year-old Scale Company (Dependable Experience)
Standard: IDEC Dual-Port PLC (2 IP Address – one for OT and one for IT)
* Programmable and Expandable
* Modbus TCP and RTU, optional Ethernet/IP connectivity
* Embedded RS232C/RS485 user selectable
* Embedded SD memory port
* Expandable to 400 digital I/O
* Expandable to 100 analog I/O
* Build-in Data Logging
* Web Server Functions
* cULus, CE, Class 1 Div 2 Hazardous
* 3-year warranty
Premium: CompactLogix 1769 PLC
* Programmable and Expandable
* EtherNet/IP connectivity
* Embedded SD memory port
* Expandable digital Point I/O
* Expandable analog Point I/O
* Build-in Data Logging
* Allen Bradley Stratix Switch with 2 spare ports
* PanelView Plus 7 HMI
Mechanics
Commercial Off-The-Shelf Parts (COTS)
Durable Steel Frame
Ridged 2” Diameter Tubing
Robust Continuous Welds
Easy to clean
Powder coated carbon or upgrade to all stainless
Simplified Design (All-in-one Motor Drive Rollers)
No belts
No gears
No pulleys
Safe -no pinch-points
Large Electrical Enclosure Frame
Future-proof - room to add components/features
Well organized, simple to troubleshoot
Minimum Conveyor Speed – 20 FPM
Maximum Conveyor Speed – 150 FPM
Rated Capacity – 55 lbs
Accuracy* – 0.05 lbs
Safe Overload* – 350 lbs
*Accuracy is contingent on package type, conveyor speed, product transfer and environmental conditions.
1. Using Throughput Tables, determine the minimum bed length required to achieve desired throughput (UPM). If package size is not listed, round up to the next nearest size. NOTE: the in-feed conveyor speed must match conveyor speed found in tables to ensure proper operation.
2. Verify package width does not exceed bed size selected.
3. Select frame material - Galvanized or Stainless Steel
4. Select Control Scheme - Standard, Standard with EtherNet/IP or Allen-Bradley
5. Select Drive configuration. Choose 1 drive for packages up to 40 lbs, 2 drives for packages over 40 lbs.
Choose Galvanized for IP54 environments or Stainless for IP65 environments.
6. Finish by selecting direction of conveyor, belt material and any additional options.
General
Connections USB; Ethernet TCP/IP; Ethernet/IP
Power Consumption 120VAC Single Phase / 3 A / 50-60 Hz
Air Requirements 60 - 80 psi (only required when reject option ordered)
Operating Temperature 14 to 105°F (-10 to +40°C)
Relative Humidity 20 - 90%, non-condensing
Frame Options Gray powder coated carbon steel or Optional 304 stainless steel
Roller Options 1.9” galvanized rated to IP54 or Optional 1.9” 304 stainless rated to IP66
Control System Options Standard Controls or Premium Allen Bradley PLC and HMI
Reject Options Swing Gate Diverter
Belt Options 2-ply check-out style belting
Optional FDA approved belting
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 HI 4050 features the following Toolbox technologies:
C2® (or eCAL) Electronic Calibration
The Hardy C2® (or eCAL as it is known in China) core feature provides quick and easy electronic calibration of a weighing system without the need for heavy test weights.
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.
WAVERSAVER+
A patent pending dynamic algorithym that improves the stability of static weight readings by 3X
Embedded Web Server
Access your instrument from any computer browser, easing setup and making diagnostics fast and easy. Use the Embedded Web Server to set up all parameters from anywhere on the Ethernet network.
Secure Memory Module Stores Configuration Data
Hardy's Secure Memory Module (SMM) uses a standard SD card to automatically back up critical weighing system data, and allowing you to transfer it to another like controller in a few minutes. You can also use the card to easily back up your controller data onto a PC.