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What requirements do users have for modern weighing controllers today—and what trends will shape weighing electronics in the coming years? In this interview, SysTec sales engineer Niko Donder provides insights into current developments. Interview with Niko Donder, International Sales Engineer at SysTec, in which he provides insights into current developments of weighing controllers. [INTERMEZZO**M95****What new demands do today’s users place on weighing electronics? What are your experiences in practice?**] Technological innovations are a major driving force behind the development of the weighing industry and shape the requirements of users. Modern dynamic weighing and filling processes require fast and precise signal processing. The hardware and software components must be designed for maximum throughput and the shortest cycle times for checkweighers or filling scales. For dynamic vehicle or railway scales, exceptionally high sampling rates are essential to accurately capture load changes and movements, and ensure correct evaluation. In addition to W&M approvals, a wide operating temperature range, high vibration resistance, strong EMC protection, and high housing tightness are further essential

Utilizing industrial Ethernet and cloud connectivity to share real-time sensor data, alongside historical analytics, with your PLC of choice. 4B’s IE-Node is the future of hazard monitoring. Utilising industrial Ethernet and cloud connectivity to share real-time sensor data, alongside historical analytics, with your PLC of choice — the IE-Node is truly intelligent. Sample code for a variety of PLC brands is available to help you connect your entire system and keep every component in constant communication for unprecedented hazard protection. The IE-NODE operates by reading its sensor inputs and sending processed data when requested by another system (e.g. PLC). The units are equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet socket and supports PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP protocols for easy integration with Siemens, Allen-Bradley Rockwell, Modicon and other PLC’s or automation devices. The IE-NODE’s network configurator software provides a visual view of all devices on the network. It allows for easy identification of each unit on the network and allows for network settings to be changed as needed.

With the proper CE-verification, PENKO can now provide legally required re-verification’s for its customers throughout Europe. The definition of a weighing system is: “a measuring instrument that serves to determine the mass of a body by using the action of gravity on this body”. Weighing systems in the Netherlands must comply with the Metrology Act, a law which in turn is based on the European directives for non-automatic machines 2014/31/EU “on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of non-automatic weighing instruments” and for automatic instruments 2014/32/EU “on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of measuring instruments”. All weighing systems used for, among other things, commercial transactions, filling and/or checking pre-packed goods as well as medical and pharmaceutical purposes must not only comply with the legal requirements, but must also be verified and provided with the necessary seals, inscriptions and marks. To be able to carry out such

New pressure-resistant GKM screening machine KTS-VP2 600 for control screening in pneumatic conveying streams The majority of raw materials from various industries exist in the form of powder or granules, these are generally stored in transport or storage silos. As it is possible for the raw materials to contain impurities, agglomerates, or tramp material the unfortunate consequences of this are them finding their way into the process flow which in turn results in a loss of production due to machine & system emptying and clean down. The implication of this being – product rejection/recalls at the point when the impurities reach the end product. The use of check sifters/sieves is an effective way to police the powders & ultimately prevent these issues from occurring. As the typical transfer of such raw materials between silos or the loading and unloading of trucks is carried out by pneumatic conveying this can create an overpressure in the conveying system, this is why a gravity screening machine cannot be used for this purpose. In order to ensure smooth conveying,

MoistTech provides higher efficiency with proper moisture measurement & control technology, product quality monitoring, zero maintenance, and process optimization with NIR technology. Low Cost & High Accuracy Moisture measurement and control analyzers can be found in thousands of applications all over the world, saving manufacturers a large amount of time and money by quickly detecting out of specification moisture ranges on the manufacturing line. Operating personnel can make immediate line adjustments based on real-time data. MoistTech Corp. has introduced Near-Infrared (NIR) technology to the moisture measurement and control process by producing the diamond standard in process control. Improved Product Quality Monitoring During various stages of processing, moisture levels are critical as the product can quickly become too wet or dry, wasting time, effort, and product. An ideal moisture control system accurately detects the moisture levels at different stages of the process, is easily maintained and has the ability to withstand even the harshest of manufacturing conditions. The IR3000 series of on-line sensors manufactured by MoistTech are

NivoGuide® 3000 - Guided Wave Radar for all kind of solids Guided wave sensor for continuous level measurement of bulk solids. The sensor is reliable and accurate and suitable for use in many different industries and applications. The intelligent software ensures that the sensor delivers precise measurement values. For use in silos and process containers suitable for a variety of industrial applications. Precise measurement values even in applications with strong dust generation, condensation or buildup. Comprehensive diagnostic functions •Housing: Aluminium IP 68, Stainless steel •Certificates: ATEX, FM •Measuringrange Rod Version:max. 6m (236 inch) Rope version: max. 75m (2952 inch) •Processtemp.: -40°C to +200°C / (-40°F to +392°F) •Pressure range: -1 to +40 bar (-14,5 to + 580 psig) •Sensitivity: DK value ≥1.5 •Supply / Voltage: 9.6..35V DC, 2-wire •Meas. Signal: 4 - 20 mA/ HART •Processconnect.: Thread from G¾, ¾ NPT, range of flanges 1.4404 (SS316L) / 1.4435 (SS316L) Probe1.4404 (SS316L)

The practical tool for simple, wireless adjustment of VEGA instruments Industrial equipment spread out over a wide area, with high tanks or potentially explosive zones, poses an enormous challenge to the implementation of digitisation and Industry 4.0 concepts. To reach difficult-to-access or dangerous measuring points from a safe distance, VEGA offers the option of parameterizing sensors and reading out their measured values via Bluetooth on a smartphone or tablet with the VEGA Tools app. The advantages are obvious: especially easy to operate, all data permanently available in real time, and numerous possibilities for upgrading in the future. An important Industry 4.0 module With the Tools app from VEGA, sensors can be controlled wirelessly over distances of up to 25 metres and accessed directly – without technicians having to climb high ladders or go into hazardous environments. In keeping with the spirit and purpose of Industry 4.0, the tool simplifies communication with sensors. Because in addition to convenient visualization

with MPERIA™ and the VIAjet™ T-Series Problems with the Previous Printing System The Südstärke GmbH produces potato starch for the food, paper, textile and technical industries. It looked for a new solution to label sack goods quickly and legibly. The requirements for labeling continuously increase; due to internationalization, Asian and Arabic characters as well as detailed descriptions are necessary, among other things. Single-line labeling was no longer sufficient and the print height was limited to 50 mm with the current system. Forklift operators and others taking part in the logistics process should be able to quickly recognize, scan and process the goods. The cartridge printing system used until now made an extremely muddy imprint and had to be guided along the product very closely. Also, because of these stipulated requirements, ink consumption was very high. The Matthews Solution Matthews recommended a solution with the MPERIA™ universal printing platform combined with