BFC : Industrial electronic controller with flowmeter for belt scale
- HASLER Group
- DOSING
- BFC : Industrial electronic controller with flowmeter for belt scale
BFC electronic controller : Dual flowmeter and totaliser function for belt scales and industrial dosing equipment
The BFC is an electronic controller that combines the functionalities of a flowmeter and a totaliser. This measuring instrument is intended for use with SBS (Smart Belt scale) type belt scales, belt scales for metal apron conveyors SAS (Smart Apron Scale) type belt scales and impact plate (FLOW) flow meters and flow meters (GRAN).
As a measurement tool for industrial dosing, it connects to both analogue and digital force sensors. It calculates the flow of material instantaneously while totalling the entire quantity transported by the belt.
It has been specially designed for exclusive compatibility with HASLER Group equipment.
Technical sheet
Advantages of the BFC electronic controller
Highly accurate flow measurement
The BFC electronic controller is capable of providing extremely accurate flow measurements, which results in improved accuracy when dosing materials.
Real time control
The flow meter function of this industrial controller enables real-time monitoring of material throughput, so that dosing parameters can be adjusted quickly as variations occur.
Intuitive and ergonomic interface
Fully configurable BFC home page, 13-key keypad for quick access to the main functions and LED function for instant display of the system status.
Advanced filtering options on the weighscale
This option improves the accuracy and stability of measurements in environments in which external disturbances can influence the results.
Process optimisation
The combination of a flow meter and a totaliser makes it possible to optimise industrial dosing processes by automatically adjusting dosed quantities depending on actual requirements.
BFC electronic controller applications
The BFC electronic controller is dedicated to precise measurements in the industrial dosing of materials on a belt scale. It is used in combination with HASLER Group equipment for a multitude of industrial applications:
CEMENT INDUSTRY
Limestone, clay, additives for cement production, kiln feed, dosing of raw meal, bulk cement…
FERTILISER PRODUCTION
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Powders, granules, liquid chemicals, calcium carbonate…
MINING INDUSTRY
Coal, minerals, metals…
RECYCLING INDUSTRY
Waste treatment…
EXTRACTION INDUSTRY AND QUARRIES
Sand, gravel…
FOOD INDUSTRY
Grain, sugar, vegetables…
Description and operation of the BFC electronic controller
The BFC electronic controller offers the possibility of calculating the material flow rate instantaneously while accumulating the total quantity transported by the belt, wall-mounted and flush-mounted versions are available to meet the constraints of your plant.
This electronic equipment has:
3 Isolated digital outputs with configurable thresholds: totaliser, alarm, horn, etc.
1 Configurable isolated 0/4-20 mA analogue output: flow rate, instantaneous weight, speed, load per metre
2 Configurable isolated digital inputs: out-of-limit acknowledgement, totaliser reset, etc.
A choice of three communication protocols is available as an option: Ethernet, Modbus TCP and Profibus DP.
Key features:
/ Weight and speed measurement
/ Manual and/or automatic taring
/ Calculation of instantaneous and average flow
/ Monitoring of the belt slip and offset (SBS)
/ Management of the conveyor inclination
Operating mode:
The supervisor communicates with the BFC controller in analogue or digital form.
The BFC controller:
/ Calculates the flow rate and totalises.
/ Displays information useful to the user.
/ Controls operation of the dosing equipment (HASLER Group belt scale or flow meter).
The weighing station measures the weight and speed.
Compatibility :
This industrial measurement tool must be associated with HASLER Group dosing equipment, in particular:
/ SBS belt scales
/ SAS belt scales
/ FLOW impact plate flow meter
/ GRAN flow meter
Technical specifications
/ Environmental conditions:
Operating temperature: -20°C to 45°C
Storage temperature: -25°C to 70°C
Operating altitude: < 3000 m
Maximum humidity: 95% at 25°C non-condensing (DIN 40040 Class F)
Protection index: IP65:
/ Integrated inputs/outputs:
Digital inputs (standard): 2
Digital outputs: 3
Dedicated digital inputs: 2
Dedicated analogue input: 0
Programmable analogue output: 1
/ Standards:
EMC: EN 50081-2
Immunity: EN 50082-2
Electrical safety: EN 61010-1
/ Power supply :
Voltage: 115 VAC +/-10% or 230 VAC +/-10%.
Frequency: 47 – 63 Hz
Maximum consumption: 50 W
Inrush current: Maximum 2A for a two-period cycle
/ Characteristics of inputs/outputs:
Digital inputs: 5 – 24 – 48 VDC / 24 – 120 –230 VAC
Digital outputs: 5 – 24 VDC / 230 VAC / SPST-DPDT relay
Analogue inputs/outputs: 0 – 20 mA / 4 – 20 mA / 0 – 10V
HASLER Group global support services for dosing solutions
Our specialists offer you a wide range of services in order to optimise the performance and availability of your industrial dosing systems:
/ Technical audits, industrial process audits and laboratory tests.
/ On-site services such as installation, commissioning, maintenance and preventive or corrective repairs.
/ Supplies of material tests, simulations and dosing precision tests.
/ Revamping, retrofit or upgrade services aiming to:
- Increase the reliability of your dosing systems with or without remote assistance
- Optimise your processes by adjusting them to new flow or material requirements, addressing production faults such as clogging, fusing and accuracy problems, while adjusting the operating range to cover speeds from 1 to 100%.
- Maximise the efficiency of your mechanical equipment, particularly by resisting abrasion, especially on items such as mats and belts.
/ Propose specific training modules on your solutions in order to strengthen the skills of your maintenance and production teams.
/ Provide comprehensive support offering advice and providing you with spare parts including:
SCMIII controllers
Electronic boards (I/O, communication, etc.)
Display and programming consoles
Weight sensors (digital and analogue)
Mechanical components (rollers, drums, extrusion screws, etc.)
Rubber belts
Metal weighing elements
Speed measuring devices (encoders, measuring wheels).