Optimus®

Optimus® is an advanced, precision, microprocessor based, weigh-feeder and belt scale controller. Its unique design makes it suitable for use with the Web-Tech range of feeders, or as an upgrade controller for most bulk solids feeders that are in current use.

An intuitive menu driven based operator interface combined with a large keyboard and display, provide for easy data entry and process viewing. The powerful electronics package has been designed with harsh industrial environments in mind. The switching power supply has been augmented with components to protect against power surges and noise. All the I/O is protected from noise and power spikes.

Ample input & output facilities combined with a range of industrial communications protocols (Device-Net, Profi-Bus & EitherNet) make Optimus® a powerful and versatile instrument. Housed in an industrial enclosure rated to IP65X specification, Optimus® is suitable for use in the most demanding of industrial environments.

Standard Features

• Microprocessor based. AMD Elan SC400 microprocessor running at 33, 66 or 100 MHz
  All commands, readings etc. are entered via “thick film keypad”.
  Simple Menu driven interface.
  Dot matrix 64 x 240 pixel graphics LCD with digitally adjustable LED backlight brightness and LCD contrast or ¼ VGA (320 x 240 pixel) LCD screen with digitally adjustable CCFL backlighting and screen contrast
  No hieroglyphics are used.
  Local totaliser read out 8 digits wide. local mass rate read out 6 digits wide.
  Remote totaliser output +5V,10V Clean relay contacts per increment.
  Remote 4-20mA mass rate output.
  Programmable PID 4-20mA, 0-25mA & current loop, 0-10v .
  All analogue and digital outputs are isolated.
  Programmable autozero tracking
  Auto-gain: no user calculations required.
  Accepts belt speed input from high speed optical encoders or magnetic pick ups.
  Modular construction for ease of fault finding; and repair.
  Easy Set Up and Calibration

Load and Speed Detection

Load cells of varying output ranges can be used, making Optimus® the obvious choice when contemplating updating older belt scales, weigh feeders or Loss in Weight systems.

A wide range of belt speed encoders can be employed with outputs ranging from a minimum of 2.5V to 50V.

Magnetic pick-up devices are easily utilised with no changes to Optimus® or the magnetic pick-up. Where a preference is shown for precision high speed and high resolution.

Web-Tech manufactures a range of industrially hardened optical encoders. High quality seals and bearings ensure that the device will perform under the harshest of industrial conditions providing the user with reliable and long term service. An optional stainless steel housing is available.

Display - Outputs for Remote Counters and Displays

Masterweigh has outputs which:

allow it to communicate with a wide varies, of displays and controls.
A 4-20mA current loop (externally powered or Masterweigh driven' provides a proportional rate signal This signal can be used to drive analogue or digital rate meters or to provide rate data to PLC etc.
A second 4-20mA output channel (externally powered or Masterweigh driven) is used to provide the PID signal. This signal can be used to control motor drives and is used with Web Tech's range of Weigh Belt Feeders.