Milltronics MMI-2 Manuel utilisateur

MMI-2

2 IDLER BELT SCALE

Instruction Manual PL-327 January 2001

MMI-2 BELT SCALE

33453270

Rev. 2.3

Safety Guidelines

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operate this equipment in accordance with established safety practices and standards.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1

ABOUT THE MMI-2 1

SPECIFICATIONS 2

OPERATION 3

INSTALLATIONPreamble 4

Welding 4

Load Cell Handling 4

Installation Procedure 5

CALIBRATION General 8

Test Load 8

Zero 8

Span 8

Material Test 9

Re-Rating 9

MAINTENANCE AND SPARE PARTS 9

IDLER MOUNTING

Troughed Idler with Channel Spine 10

Troughed Idler with Pipe Spine 11

Flat Idler 12

MSI WIRING 13

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS-CEMA 14

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS-METRIC 15

PL-327 i

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This instruction manual, PL-327, covers the installation, operation and maintenance of the MMI-2 belt scale.

It is imperative that this manual be read and understood before installation and start up of any component of

the weighing system to which the MMI-2 is being applied. Adhering to the installation and operating

procedures will insure a quick, trouble free installation and allow for the maximum accuracy and reliability of

your weighing system to be achieved.

As the MMI-2 belt scale is used in conjunction with an integrator and optional speed sensor, the instruction

manuals covering these components must be read as well.

ABOUT THE MMI-2

The Milltronics Multiple Idler (MMI-2) is a belt scale application using two Milltronics Single Idler (MSI) belt

scales in succession. The scales are designed to be inserted into belt conveyors for continuous weighing of

dry bulk solids.

Each MSI is comprised of the following: - one weighbridge c/w two load cells with cables run in a

common flexible conduit

- test weight(s)

The addition of an idler (supplied and installed by customer) to each weighbridge completes the weighing

assembly. The MMI load cells provide an electronic signal, proportional to load, which is fed to the Milltronics

CompuScale series integrator. Thus, weighing is accomplished without disturbing the process and without

affecting the process material.

The MMI-2 is used where conveyor belt speeds or belt loading charactistics result in conditions that

necessitate extending the weighing time beyond the capibilities of a single idler scale. It is also well suited for

applications that require higher sustained accuracies, such as production control inventory accountability or

where certification for trade purposes is required.

It is important to understand that the MMI-2 is an accurate and repeatable force sensor. Its performance is

ultimately dependent upon the conveyor system and the quality of the installation and alignment.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Accuracy: » ±0.25% of totalization over 5 to 1 operating range

in factory approved installations

Belt Width: » 18" to 96" in CEMA sizes

» 500 to 2000 mm in metric sizes

» refer to Outline and Dimensions

Belt Speed: » up to 4 m/s (800 fpm)

Capacity: » up to 5000 TPH at maximum belt speed

Conveyor Incline: » ±20°from horizontial, fixed incline

» up to ±30° with reduced accuracy

Conveyor Idler: » flat to 35°

» up to 45°with reduced accuracy

Idler Diameter: » 50 to 180 mm (2 to 7")

Idler Spacing: » 0.5 to 1.5 m (1.5 to 5.0 ft)

Load Cell: » excitation: » 10 V DC nominal

» 15 V DC maximum

» output: » 2 mV / V excitation at rated load cell capacity

» non-linearity: » 0.02% of rated output

» hysteresis: » 0.02% of rated output

» non-repeatability: » 0.01% of rated output

» capacity: » maximum ranges: 50, 100, 250, 500, 750,1000 lb

» overload: » maximum 1000% of rated capacity

» temperature: » – 40 to 85 °C (– 40 to 185 °F) operating range

» – 15 to 65 °C ( 5 to 150 °F) internally compensated

Approvals: › CSA certified for general purpose

Hazardous Locations: › with the use of approved intrinsically safe barrier strips

Weight: › see chart, Outline and Dimensions

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OPERATION

idler frame

scale mounting bracket

dynamic beam

static beam

test weight bar

idler bracket

Force

idler clip

Each MSI weighbridge is designed to react to the vertical component of the force being applied to it. Each MSI

consists essentially of a static assembly and a weighing assembly.

The static assembly is used to mount each MSI between the conveyor stringers and supports the weighing

assembly via its load cells.

The weighing assembly supports the scale idler and transfers the weight of the material to the load cells.

These are the active components in the weighing assembly.

As the material travels along the conveyor, a force is exerted through the suspended idler onto the weighing

assembly. The weighing assembly is forced down proportionally. The movement in each load cell is sensed

by its strain gauges. These modulate the excitiation signal from the electronic integrator to produce a signal

proportional to weight, which is returned to the integrator. The movement in the load cell is limited by the

positive stop incorporated in the design of the load cell.

weigh

bridge

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INSTALLATION

PREAMBLE

The MMI-2 is shipped from the factory, attached to a frame for protection. Each MSI weighbridge must be

removed from its shipping frame and inspected for physical damage.

Insure that the conveyor design meets the installation requirements for the Milltronics MMI-2 scale. The

conveyor stringers must be rigid, straight, parallel to and square with the belt line in the area of the scale

installation. The idlers to be used on the scale and at least the next two approach and retreat idlers must be

of the same style and manufacture and in good condition.

Prepare the site in accordance with the Milltronics drawing(s) provided or by reference to Milltronics

instruction manual PL-328, Applications Guidelines.

WELDING

Extreme caution should be used when arc welding in the area of the belt scale. Insure that no welding current

can flow through the belt scale. Welding currents through the scale are sufficient to functionally destroy the

load cells.

LOAD CELL HANDLING

The load cell can tolerate very little negative displacement, otherwise the load cell will be functionally destroyed.

When handling the individual MSI’s install both shipping stops to their vertical position to protect the load cells.

Do not lift the MSI’s by the weighing assembly or subject it to shock from blows of a hammer when trying to

position it.

DO NOT STAND OR WALK ON THE SCALE.

OVERLOADING, SHOCK AND TWISTING OF THE SCALE CAN ALL

FUNCTIONALLY DESTROY THE LOAD CELLS.

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Remove the conveyor idlers currently at the desired points of installation.

2. Remove the foot plates and modify the idler frame at both ends of the idlers as shown .

3. Insert the MSI’s in the place of the removed idlers. The MSI is designed to use the existing holes in the

stringer and should not require further drilling. Install the mounting bolts and nuts, but do not tighten .

Remove the idler clips. Refer to Outline and Dimensions.

Insure that there is sufficient clearance between the return belt and the MSI and test weight (when used

during the calibration procedure).

12.7 mm

(0.5")

before

100 mm

(4")

after

customer’s idler

MSI belt scales

location of

removed idlers

material flow

test weight(s) test weight(s)

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4. Position the individual MSI’s such that they are centered and square to the stringer. Mount the modified

idlers such that they are centered onto the scale using the idler clips. Tighten all mounting hardware.

Refer to Idler Mounting for alternate idler mounting arrangements.

Orient the scale so that the large arrow on the scale mounting brackets is pointing in the direction

of material flow.

5. Release the shipping stops on each MSI in order to free the weighing mechanism. Loosen screws ‘A’ and

rotate both shipping stops inward until the underside slots slide around the shoulder bolts ‘B’. Tighten

screws ‘A’ to secure in place.

idler clips

conveyor stringer

(typical)

‘B’ shoulder bolts shipping stop

shipping stop

‘A’ screws

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6. The idlers in the weighing area must be properly aligned and leveled by shimming the scale idler (S#), the

two approach (A#) and the two retreat idlers (R#) until they are within ±0.8 mm (1/32") of each other.

Be sure to check that the idlers are centered and squared to the conveyor during the shimming process.

7. Precise idler alignment is very important if maximum accuracy of the weighing system is to be achieved.

Misaligned idlers will result in unequal forces being applied on each idler in the weighing area, causing

calibration and measurement errors. Use a good quality wire or string to check for alignment. The wire

or string must be able to withstand sufficient tension as to eliminate any sag. By shimming, make the

necessary adjustments to bring all the rolls of the A2 through to the R2 idlers in line within 0.8 mm(1/32").

S 2

MSI with modified scale idler

R 1

wire or string

(for alignment)

approach idlers

retreat idlers

R 2

A 2

S 1

A 1

idlers must be square to stringers

alignment of idlers

A 2 to R 2 to be within

±0.8 mm (1/32") material flow

Center of

idlers to

be in line

R 2

S 1 R 1

A 2

90°

S 2A 1

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