Hardy Process Solutions announced its new HI5069-WS Series Weight Modules for Rockwell Automation® Compact5000™ PLCs. Designed to plug directly onto the backplane of Rockwell Automation® CompactLogix 5380 controllers, Hardy HI5069 scale modules enable faster system performance by serving as a co-processer to the control system, delivering post-processed (filtered) weigh data at a rate of 250 updates per second directly to the backplane.
The HI5069-WS series are single- or dual-channel weigh scale modules that feature a powerful 24-bit sigma-delta (∑-Δ) analog-to-digital converter (ADC). This converter combined with Hardy’s WAVERSAVER® filtering technology, ensure accurate, fast and stable weight data in even the most adverse conditions where noise and mechanical vibration plague process control.
Security Built-In
Controller-based change detection, device authentication, firmware encryption and event logging help to protect the entire integrated system against malicious intent. A final layer of protection is provided by Common Industrial Protocol (CIP™) Security to prevent attacks commonly carried out over large organizational networks. This provides resiliency of manufacturing operations (Cybersecurity) as a path to Production Excellence.
“We designed the HI5069-WS with Cybersecurity as a focal point for the series,” said Tim Norman, Senior Product Manager. “The HI5069-WS addresses a common concern among manufacturers that can really impact operations. The Compact5000 really addresses this issue and integrated PLC backplane I/O Modules help reduce and mitigate the risk and exposure”.
Reduce Time to Commission
Users benefit from tight integration of a scale system by using Add-On-Profiles, Add-On-Instructions and Faceplates available from Hardy and native to Studio 5000 Logix Designer®.
Industries such as Chemical, Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, Metals & Mining, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and Consumer Packaged Goods all benefit from the Hardy Productivity Toolbox – C2® calibration and Integrated Technician® scale diagnostics – enabling a proactive maintenance strategy and troubleshooting with the touch of a button.
With Hardy’s exclusive C2® Second Generation Calibration for automatic system calibration, the HI5069-WS Series will save users hours in commissioning and routine maintenance. By reading the calibration certificate electronically embedded in the C2® load cell sensor, the scale system can be calibrated with the touch of a button; avoiding time consuming and expensive traditional calibration procedures.
For quick and easy troubleshooting, the HI5069 scale modules feature built in diagnostics that include 3 LEDs per module that indicate Plug-In-Module and weigh scale status. With Integrated Technician®, the module monitors and troubleshoots the weighing system by diagnosing individual sensors without the need to disconnect.
