1 Hardy Process Solutions – New Product Introduction HI6600 Series – Modular Sensor System Hardy delivers productivity solutions to manufacturers and processors Hardy developed the first PLC integrated weighing system We are a Rockwell Automation Global Encompass Partner We were founded as Hardy Scales in 1918 Hardy is part of Roper Industries, a $3.2B+ public company

2 Available Hardware to Provide “Weight” Into a PLC Transmitter 4-20mA out Weight Indicator w/ EtherNet/IP Weight Processor w/ EtherNet/IP & Hardy Core Features Webserver Waversaver C2 Auto Calibration Integrated Technician

3 Control System – Administrator of machine control : opens/closes valves, adjusts mixing rates, tracks statistical data, etc. Single Channel Transmitter (analog strain gauge conditioner) Features and Functionality – Signal Voltage Regulation A/D Conversion Signal Processing Scaling Calibration Span Reference Communication Control 4-20 mA Response Time 10 samples/second 4-20mA Converts analog strain gauge load cell signals to a 4-20mA output typically connected to a PLC

4 Typical Multi-channel Weight System (Transmitter) 4-20mA Challenges of Transmitters Cumbersome wiring Low resolution Difficult calibration process No filtering to suppress noise No display interface Analog input card(s) need for PLC interface PLC Programming Required Raw count conversion Zero Calculation Tare Calculation Unit conversion Averaging calculation Basic filter programming Challenges of Transmitters Cumbersome wiring Low resolution Difficult calibration process No filtering to suppress noise No display interface Analog input card(s) need for PLC interface PLC Programming Required Raw count conversion Zero Calculation Tare Calculation Unit conversion Averaging calculation Basic filter programming

5 Single Channel Weight Indicator Features and Functionality – Signal Voltage Regulation A/D Conversion Signal Processing Conversion Linearization Filtering Scaling Zero Calibration Span Reference Measure Gross Net Tare Communication Control Ethernet IP Profibus Response Time 50 samples/second EtherNet/IP Control System – Administrator of machine control : opens/closes valves, adjusts mixing rates, tracks statistical data, etc. Converts analog strain gauge load cell signals to a weight output connected to a PLC via EtherNet/IP

6 Typical Multi-channel Weight System (Indicator) Challenges of Indicators Traditional calibration Slow basic filtering Router required High cost per channel Challenges of Indicators Traditional calibration Slow basic filtering Router required High cost per channel

7 Single Channel Weight Processor Features and Functionality – Signal Voltage Regulation A/D Conversion Signal Processing Conversion Linearization Filtering Averaging Scaling Zero Zero Tracking Calibration C2 Automatic Span (manual) Reference (manual) Measure Gross Net Tare Diagnostics Integrated Technician Features Webserver USB (cloning/backup) Communication Control EtherNet/IP Modbus Profibus Response Time 100 samples/second EtherNet/IP Control System – Administrator of machine control : opens/closes valves, adjusts mixing rates, tracks statistical data, etc. Processes analog strain gauge load cell signals into a stable weight output connected to a PLC via EtherNet/IP

8 Typical Multi-channel Weight System (Processor)

9 Challenges of Processors Router required High cost per channel Challenges of Processors Router required High cost per channel Benefits of Processors Fast Stable Weight Data EtherNet/IP Communications C2 for automatic calibration IT for simple troubleshooting Webserver for remote access Benefits of Processors Fast Stable Weight Data EtherNet/IP Communications C2 for automatic calibration IT for simple troubleshooting Webserver for remote access

How to provide all the features and benefits of a Weight Processor at the price of a typical Transmitter? 10 The Challenge -

11 Weight ProcessingCommunication Processing Anatomy of a Weight Processor 1/2 the hardware (cost) of an instrument is used for communication management and 1/2 is used for processing weight data Rapid advances in communication speeds result in half the instrument hardware being under-utilized!

12 Weight ProcessingCommunication Processing Hardy’s Bright Idea! Modular configuration optimizes hardware (cost) by utilizing communication circuitry as a shared resource between multiple weight processing channels Gateway Module Weight Processing Module

13 Weight ProcessingCommunication Processing Hardy’s Bright Idea! Modular configuration optimizes hardware (cost) by utilizing communication circuitry as a shared resource between multiple weight processing channels Gateway Module Weight Processing Module

System Configuration 14 Communication Weight Processing Optional Display for Local Control Single Channel System: 1 Gateway Module + 1 Weight Processing Module Single Sensor or Multiple Sensors via J-Box

System Configuration 15 Expand System up to 30 Weight Processors HardyNet RS485 Communication Weight Processing Optional Display for Local Control 8-Channel System shown above

System Configuration 16 HardyNet RS485 Optional Display for Local Control Communicate processed weight from all 30 channels over a single Ethernet connection 8-Channel System shown above

17 Multi-channel Weight System

18 Multi-channel Weight System w/ Display Optional Local Display

19 Multi-channel Weight System w/ Display Control and Monitor System via PLC or PC Set-Up, Calibrate and Monitor each channel with an optional local display Monitor multiple channels of the system at the same time with a single local display Optional Display functions as an HMI for the entire weighing system, allowing Set-Up, Calibration, Monitoring and Troubleshooting without the need to go through the PLC

30 Channel Weight System w/ Display

Single Ethernet Connection Optional Display for Local Control Optional Display for Local Control Low Power & Compact Design 30 Channels of Processed Weight Just 40” of DIN Rail – 55W of Power Low Power & Compact Design 30 Channels of Processed Weight Just 40” of DIN Rail – 55W of Power Competitive Price Point even when compared to basic Transmitter technology Competitive Price Point even when compared to basic Transmitter technology

System Deployed over Distance 22 EtherNet/IP Profibus Modbus RTU HardyNet RS485 Extend a Multi-Channel System up to 500 feet (150 m) between Gateway and last Module on system Extend a Multi-Channel System up to 500 feet (150 m) between Gateway and last Module on system 100’ 500’

Optional System Redundancy 23 HardyNet RS485 Optional Display for Local Control Optional addition of another Gateway Module to create communication redundancy for highly critical processes – Self Healing

Simple Troubleshooting and Repair 24 Bi-Color LED Simplifies Troubleshooting Gateway Module Weight Processing Module Quick-Disconnects Speed up installation, repair and troubleshooting o Power Indication o Gateway Connection o Load Cell Connection o Communication Fault o Sensor Fault o Overload Fault o ADC Error

Where to Use? Stock Tank Farms Multiple Feedstock Vessels Make Batching Systems Small Ingredient Mixing Pack Multi-Head Filling Machinery Ship Dock Scales Check Points Anywhere multiple channels of Weight are Required

26 We believe that industrial weighing solutions should be EASY to engineer and operate. We believe that simplicity delivers the LOWEST TOTAL COST to own. That’s why our solutions are EASIER to install, integrate, commission, diagnose and maintain. Want MORE PRODUCTIVITY at the LEAST TOTAL COST to own? Call Hardy to discover how Today!