A very wide variety of industrial applications require weighing. This may be the case for machines that dispense or mix chemicals into drums. Or feed liquids or powders from tanks and vats. They may mix a number of different ingredients together based on a recipe. Some machines are used to sort items by weight. Valves and sensors may need to be controlled to achieve accurate flow rate. Or the use of liquefied gases may need to be monitored.
All of these devices would require custom scale applications. These systems require the ability to read in a number of sensors. The user needs to have the ability to use this input to control their process based on weight, time and a variety of other parameters. They may need to store this information, or send it to local or remote databases. Ideally, the user would be able to input their requirements through a touch screen device.
It is always best to work with manufacturers who specialize in custom scale applications. They can often use load sensors and sections of software that may have been developed for other, similar applications. The graphics for color screens, and the output devices may be able to be re-used resulting in lower development costs.
Custom Scale Applications
A very wide variety of industrial applications require weighing. This may be the case for machines that dispense or mix chemicals into drums. Or feed liquids or powders from tanks and vats. They may mix a number of different ingredients together based on a recipe. Some machines are used to sort items by weight. Valves and sensors may need to be controlled to achieve accurate flow rate. Or the use of liquefied gases may need to be monitored.
All of these devices would require custom scale applications. These systems require the ability to read in a number of sensors. The user needs to have the ability to use this input to control their process based on weight, time and a variety of other parameters. They may need to store this information, or send it to local or remote databases. Ideally, the user would be able to input their requirements through a touch screen device.
It is always best to work with manufacturers who specialize in custom scale applications. They can often use load sensors and sections of software that may have been developed for other, similar applications. The graphics for color screens, and the output devices may be able to be re-used resulting in lower development costs.