1	BATCHTRON batch controllers
2	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
3	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
4	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
5	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
6	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
7	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
8	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
9	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
10	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
11	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
12	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
13	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
14	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
15	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
16	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
17	SPECIAL APPLICATION OEMs in granulated and powdered colors Concrete color suppliers (Bayer and Davis are biggest) use 3^rd 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.
18	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 Thank you for participating