GTS-305 is a system, which measures and controls the weight in three hoppers, filled with good for producing PVC pipes.
Each hopper is mounted on four load cells, and via GTS-305 one can control their load and to react when critical
minimum load is left in a hopper. This is done remotely, because the information is transmit to a personal
computer via RS-485 built network. The computer can send also commands to GTS-305.
user manual
weigh measurement modules |
3 |
capacity of each module |
15 000 kg |
division value |
5 kg |
serial interface |
RS-232 to RS-485 using our converters C-285IA |
serial interface speed |
1200 - 38 400bps, 8, N, 1 |
max interface cable length |
1200 m |
power supply |
220V AC |
work temperature |
from -10° C to +40° C |
dimensions (H/W/D) |
600x400x150 mm |
own weight |
23 kg |
The idea behind this automation is to get a full statistic of changes in the weight of the
hoppers. That way the supervisor can make analyses for the produced amount of pipes (in that case)
and optimize the process. On the other hand this helps preventing (or at least spotting) malicious
acts of stealing or other sabotages.
The three weighing and controlling units are connected
in RS-485 network. Each has a unique logical address. To
achieve this we use our converters RS-232 to RS-485 - C285IA.
A special software for Personal Computer is developed by
Gineers. The program reads all hoppers one by one periodically
(the interval can be set up). A database is build from the
received data, and the supervisor can make and export various
kinds of reports. The program has an alert for critical
weight and additional functions, useful for the supervisors.
The software is developed specially for this order by "Gineers" Ltd. It has several modules:
configuration, statistical and work module. For more info please refer to our software section.
The software can be changed for each individual case.