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BATCHTRON batch controllers
MAIN FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Not PC and Windows based
– cannot crash
No external ventilation to
admit dust and make
connections unreliable
PLC/touch screen is very
reliable – 15 years with little
to no maintenance
All controls on screen – no
switches to fail
No separate weight indicators, saves cost, increases reliability
Weight indicators do not have to be purchased separately – no hidden costs
MORE FEATURES & BENEFITS
Software developed over 10 years – many features, mature and bug free
Service, training and upgrades via Internet
Integrated BatchLink or RediLink Ready-Mix management – complete solution from one source
Best value for money in the industry
Expert engineering and industry knowledge
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
24 hour, 7 day a week support direct to your assigned engineer, always on call
Competitors take message and page duty technician of the day
Support agreement includes unlimited service, training and parts for equipment supplied
Competitors do not include parts or charge extortionate rates if they do. They have to because frequent replacements are a fact of life for them
Support includes unlimited training
Competitors exclude this feature
PRECAST           READY-MIX
For precast, we have ability to customize software and screens
Dirtier environment, wall mount cabinet
Automates delivery of mix to different locations
Integrated microwave mixer moisture system
BatchLink Reporting software
For ready-mix, we have standard program with multi-choice buttons for setup in plant
Office environment, operator sits at console
Little extra automation but emphasis on order-entry/dispatching software
BatchLink/RediLink Order Entry software
BATCHTRON II - LATEST SPECS
6 aggregates, 3 cements, 2
waters, 6 admixes
NEW - up to 4 scales
NEW – mix of English and
metric formulas
Self-tuning and tolerance
check on admixes
285 formula storage standard,
up to 1000 available
NY State approval
Versions for precast/block/ pavers and ready-mix
NEW 8” screen, shaded graphics, animated symbols
BATCHTRON II NEW FEATURES
5 digit weight display for aggregate scale
Selectable graduation size, all scales
Automatic water/cement ratio calculation
“Scale Inspect” screen for NY State
Aggregate moisture sensor calibration screen
Adjustment of moisture targets from demand station
Cumulative weighing for NY State
Recording of all manual feeds or batches, even when reporting computer disconnected
True “single button” access to all menus makes operation simple, requires little or no training
MORE NEW FEATURES
Many choices previously customized in software now part of menu screens
Example is sequencing admix discharges.  Another is choice of full open or “ribbon” discharge
Built-in slump meter for wet cast water dispensing
Many more alarm messages to quickly diagnose faults
New manuals are available on dealer web pages
BATCHTRON III SPECS
Up to 32 ingredients
Flexible database, up to 12 ingredients per scale
Up to 5 scales
Up to 4 mixers
3 waters, 12 admixes per mixer
Mix of English/Metric formulas
NY State approval
BATCHTRON III NEW FEATURES
Compensation for water in admixes
Selectable Metric/English operation
Programmable ingredient names
Bilingual operation – selectable on screen
Up to 4 different mixer cycles set in formula (different time sequences)
Remote touch screens for complete plant operation & data entry as well as entry of formulas/batch sizes/moisture values for each delivery station
BATCHTRON ADVANTAGES
Both BatchTron II & III have major advantages compared with similar systems from competitors:
So reliable you may never need to call for service
Separate AUTO/MAN controls for each function – others with only one auto/man switch give major operating difficulties when small breakdowns occur
With BatchLink/RediLink, all manual material feeds are recorded – unauthorized additions and batches eliminated
Able to customize PLC software and touch screens in ways that others cannot – examples are weighed mixer, weighed admixes, multiple screens, remote and wireless I/O, radio batch call, tunnel production line controls
MICROMIX OPTION
Built-in option saves $10K cost of
extra hardware, easier to install
Can select Micromix water or
weighed/metered from formula,
eliminating setup errors
Direct link with internal actual
ingredient weights etc. is simpler
and more accurate than external
Adjustable operating parameters
give flexibility for all mixers
Requires MixTron sensor and valve tree
Low in cost, does not require water meter
Faster version now available for high production plants, requires water meter
MASTERMIX OPTION
Same advantages as MicroMix
plus:
Faster, for high production
plants
Can use metered water for
extra speed when extra
accuracy not required
More critical calibration and
more complex setup
Requires MixTron sensor, valves and water meter/scale.  Cost is higher as a result
THE MIXTRON SENSOR
Microwave sensing eliminates errors of older technologies
Good in spiral blade, pan and twin shaft mixers.
NEW – installation kit for rotating pan mixers
NEW silicon nitride faceplate outlasts life of sensor, 5 times life of Hydronix faceplate, 20 x Ludwig and our previous alumina faceplate
SLUMP METER
Low cost method for ensuring slump of wet cast is correct before discharge
Uses Watt transducer to eliminate error in ammeter systems caused by variation in line voltage
Graphic screen like Micromix or Mastermix controls water.  Cutoff point stored in formula
Dependence on power means that different formulas or batch sizes need different cut-off values – best for many identical batches
Can also be used as slump check for metered water systems
WHERE AND HOW TO SELL
Precast – excellent reputation and experience, known throughout industry
Ready – mix – as an arm of RediLink
Lower price than comparable systems
Can be sold or rented – unique in industry
Don’t overlook asphalt and dry products
Animal feed, foods, chemical systems
SPECIAL APPLICATION
OEMs in granulated and powdered colors
Concrete color suppliers (Bayer and Davis are biggest) use 3rd party equipment suppliers for dispensing systems.  Big market exists for sales to such a company;  any dealer has the capability.
OEM sales have smaller discount / commission but big volume.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Scale-Tron Inc., Montreal
www.scaletron.com
www.siloweigh.net
scaletron@scaletron.com
1 800 632 7083

J. McCoy Equipment Ltd.
Port Perry, Ontario
www.jmccoyequipment.com
john@jmccoyequipment.com
905 985 0989
Other dealers around the world
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