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Fully Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Yes
Yes
Colour touch-screen "Human-Machine" interface
Yes
No
Monochrome function-screen "Human-Machine" interface
No
Yes
"Smart" instruments (i.e. pressure transmitters etc.)
Yes
No
PID controlled fluidization flow control
Yes
No

Data logging - records all functions of units operation
Yes
No
Data trending - graphs trend over time
Yes
No
Alarms:
Level 1 - Indication
  • Operating pressure - high/low
  • Filter differential pressure - high

Yes
Yes

 

No
No

Level 2 - Shutdown

  • Operating pressure - high/low
  • Filter differential pressure - high
  • Incorrect cone rotation
  • Incorrect motor speed
  • Motor overload

 

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

 

Yes
No
No
No
Yes

Level 3 - Inputs

  • Instrument signals incorrect

 

Yes

 

No

Operator "Help Screens" to assist in troubleshooting alarms
Yes
Yes

Security access functions
Yes
Yes
Detailed records of when operator has stopped or started the unit.
Yes
No

Maintenance tracking functions
Yes
No
Can output data to mill computer system
Yes
Yes
Choice of pressure-based or time-based cycle
Yes
No
Can upgrade the system program
Yes
Yes
Custom programming for special needs
Yes
Yes

Automatic start/stop control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable "batch length"
Yes
Yes
Optional Stainless steel piping
Yes
Yes

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