eNod4-B: Continuous weighing controllers for belt scales

SCAIME introduce eNod4-B, a weighing controller dedicated to continuous weighing and dosing applications. This controller offers advanced weighing functions and connectivity to the main PLCs of the market. Based on a modular and scalable concept, it can be used as a stand-alone weighing system or be integrated into the most complex automated systems.

eNod4-B is able to manage belt scales or belt weigh feeders. It includes a load cells input and encoder input for the belt speed calculation. With these data, eNod4-B calculates the flow rate, totals the amount of material passing over the belt and manages a dosing cycle. It also integrates a self-tuning PID controller providing a very accurate flow rate control.

eNod4 offers full connectivity to Modbus-RTU, Modbus TCP, CANopen, PROFIBUS-DP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT networks. It can be optionally combined with touch screens of the eNodTouch range. Available in several sizes, these HMI can be used to configure from 1 to 6 eNod4 and allow the use of eNod4 without PLC.

eNod4 is provided with eNodView software for its implementation and configuration. This tool also offers advanced functions of signal acquisition and simulation allowing mechanical disturbances analysis, digital filtering optimization and PID parameters adjustment.

With this new weighing controller, SCAIME expands its offer dedicated to machine manufacturers and engineering companies. The eNod4 range is now able to handle the applications of weight level monitoring (Model T), checkweighing and grading (Model C), gravimetric filling (Model D), belt weighing (model B) or continuous dosing (model F ), covering all weighing needs of the supply chain.

About SCAIME:

SCAIME is a global market player for load cells and for the electrical or optical measurement of physical quantities. SCAIME designs and manufactures sensors and measurement systems for industry in the following application fields:

• Weighing solutions

SCAIME offers load cells and weighing controllers for integration into automated processes. With expertise in automation and weighing applications, SCAIME is a preferred partner of machine manufacturers or end-users in the fields of food, chemical, pharmaceutical and materials processing.

• Measurement solutions of physical quantities

SCAIME offers standard or customized sensors and electronics for measurement of force, torque, strain, displacement or pressure. These solutions are dedicated to the production control or the equipment of vehicles, medical devices, aircrafts and helicopters.

• Optical measurement solutions

At the forefront of measurement technologies, SCAIME offers complete solutions for structural health monitoring by means of optical fiber. This new technology, based on Bragg gratings and allowing such measurements as strain, temperature or displacement, is particularly suitable for use in the field of energy, civil engineering and transportation.

The company is based in Annemasse (France) and ensures its international development with a network of specialized partners in more than 60 countries.

The quality system of SCAIME is certified according to ISO 9001: 2008 standards and EN 9100: 2009 integrating aeronautical requirements, particularly for the design of embedded force sensors on aircrafts.