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Level Measurement |
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Plum Bob Level Monitor |
 Weight-and-cable
devices, also known as plumb Bob's started out as simple electromechanical
devices, but most have been replaced by a sensor that uses optical
techniques and a micro controller, resulting in very high resolution,
accuracy, and torque control.
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are primarily used for dry solids but can be outfitted to work with
liquids. These devices typically involve lowering a weighted cable
into a vessel. The weight stops when it reaches the surface of the
material and then retracts into a sensor housing mounted on top
of the vessel.
Electronics in the sensor housing control the motor direction and
measure the distance the weighted cable travels in both the descent
and ascent. These devices are not affected by dust, fumes, humidity,
temperature, material density, or its dielectric properties. Weight-and-Cable
systems require no calibration and work on virtually any material
with minimal contact.
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| SmartBob
Inventory Management System |
Bin
Master's Inventory Management (IMS)
Interface with our SmartBob Remote sensors to monitor material level
in up to 120 storage vessels. With SmartBob/IMS the remote sensing
devices operate on a RS485 network and are controlled from a single
site with an IBM comparable PC running IMS software. This powerful
software program provides many inventory management and reporting
capabilities, user friendly pull-down menus, and a graphical representation
of material measurements.
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The
SBC is the control console for the SBC system and can control up
to 30 SBC remote sensors. The SBC is available in both NEMA 1 and
NEMA 4X versions. A measurement of any of the 30 remotes can be
initiated easily with the push of a couple of buttons. The display
also shows the status of the bob, informing the user if the bob
is measuring, retracting, or is retracted.
All measurements and user information are stored in nonvolatile
memory; therefore, the information will not be lost if power is
removed.
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| SmartBob
Remote Display Unit |
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The
SmartBob Remote Display Unit (RDU) is an optional accessory to the
Bin Master SmartBob System. The RDU provides two major features
to the SmartBob System, a 4-20mA current loop output and a remote
display or readout of measurements.
The current loop output can be used as an interface to Programmable
Logic Controllers (PLC) or Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The
remote readout feature allows you to view the current measurement
information at each vessel or in a control room up to 4000 feet
away from the controlling PC. The display provides distance to product,
height of product, and percent of product in the storage vessel.
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The
Bin Master
SmartBob SBR II is a remote on demand level measurement
sensing unit. It is designed to work in conjunction with a Personal
Computer running Windows 95/98, NT, or 2000, a Bin Master SBC console,
or a Bin Master RSU (Remote Start Unit). In operation, the SBR II
lowers a weighted Bob to the surface of the product, measuring the
distance.
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| SmartBob
Remote Start Unit |
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The
Bin Master SmartBob is a remote on demand level measurement sensing
unit. The SmartBob is available in two Models, the SBR and the SBRX.
The SBRX differs from the SBR, only in that it has an explosion
proof rated and corrosion protected enclosure. They are designed
to work in conjunction with a Personal Computer running Windows
95/98 or NT, a Bin Master SBC console, or a Bin Master RSU (Remote
Start Unit)
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| IMS
Alarm Port RS485 Expansion Box |
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The
Bin Master IMS Alarm/3 Port RS485 expansion box has a nine pin RS232
port and three RS 485 ports. The RS232 port is connected to a serial
communications port on the PC running the IMS software. The three
RS485 ports are labeled Port A, Port B, and Port C. Each of these
RS485 ports can communicate with up to 30 SmartBob's. The IMS Alarm/3
Port RS485 expansion box requires the Bin Master IMS software for
Windows version 2.0 or later to utilize all of the features. The
3 Port RS485 expansion feature also functions with the Bin Master
Active X Control, however the Alarm relays are not supported by
the Active X Control.
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