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SILOWEIGH.NET
Complete silo / vessel inventory database system
Gives accurate inventory at low cost
Shows levels in all plant’s vessels on any computer
Up to 8 vessels in one unit
Handles divided silos
Self-install kit, anyone can do it
Internet company database
Typical accuracy 2% of full scale
SUPPLIER/CUSTOMER CONNECTION
Plant personnel view their own silos
Head office views graphical history of all silos, all plants
Supplier views levels in all customers’ silos, all plants
Alarms trigger refill process automatically
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Weldable strain gauges on front and back of leg
More accurate, less costly than bolt-on sensors (Kistler Morse etc.)
Can use 2 or 4 legs
OK for 6 or more legs
H-beam, O-beam, L-beam or square section legs
Must have at least 1500 psi stress in leg
Minimize temperature changes for best accuracy
Ready-Mix plant application
Handles all the vessels in a single location
Can gauge 2 or 4 legs depending on desired accuracy – 2% accuracy with 4 legs, 5% with 2 legs.  You can even add the missing legs later to increase the accuracy.
HOW IT’S DONE
Choose the location on leg
Grind surface until smooth
Drill cover mounting holes
Weld gauges to leg
Test gauges and connect
All gauges daisy-chained from leg to leg and then from vessel to DAQ unit
Seal gauges and fit cover
Seal cover
Test and calibrate
Kit contains all materials
ADVANTAGES OVER OTHERS
Strain gauges are more accurate because they are applied to both sides of leg, cancelling heat-induced stress
Installation is not physically demanding – anyone with a steady hand can do it
PC computer browser display allows everyone to read and use it
Buy only the features and accuracy you need
DAQ UNIT FEATURES
DAQ (data acquisition) unit converts silo signals to Internet page, viewable anywhere in local or wide area network
Connects to local cable
or wireless network via
standard Ethernet cable
No special software –
uses any type of Internet
browser on any computer
Displays levels in vessels
plus 4 types of alarm
Simple programming/
calibration
Does not need empty vessel for calibration
CONNECTIONS FOR DISPLAY
MORE DAQ FEATURES
Link to SiloWeigh.Net Internet database is standard via lan and company Internet service
Optional 8, 16 or 24 setpoint relays for alarm indication of emergency high / low levels etc.
Optional 8 inputs for alarm cancel, baghouse overpressure switches etc.
Optional serial RS232/RS485 data or isolated analog output connection to PLCs and control systems
Optional data transmission to central database via telephone, cellular or satellite modem at low monthly cost
CONNECTION TO INTERNET DATABASE SERVER
ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
When no direct Internet link from plant is available
Telephone modem can be used – requires a wire from DAQ unit to phone service
Cellular modem convenient but needs to be within service area
Satellite modem, inexpensive to use because amount of data is small
Globalstar or Iridium both compatible, good for remote areas, worldwide
INTERNET DATABASE SERVER
Stores data from all vessels in company, regardless of location
Any authorized person can view data through Internet site, anywhere in the world
Select weight history for any vessel, any plant, any company, any material
View trend graphs over any time period
Automatic alarm alerts based on your criteria
Connects to your company database / ERP system for automatic ordering, dispatching and truck fleet management
WEB DEMO AND LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
Server available at www.siloweigh.net
Prospects & dealers can view site and see demo any time
Full demonstration via Internet by appointment. Call your dealer or
Scale-Tron at
800 632 7083
Email: scaletron@scaletron.com
INTERNET DATABASE
Same database holds data for all companies
Guaranteed 24-7-52 operation with no data loss, backed-up daily
Many standard graphs and reports
Custom reports and special data can be added
Can connect to and become an extension of your company ERP computer system
YOUR COMPANY DATA
Your area in the database houses all sub-companies, divisions & plants
Each plant holds data for all vessels
Also stored is a record of all alarms for each vessel together with time and date
Data is password protected and secured against hacker attacks
GRAPHS & COMMUNICATION
Trend graphs can be zoomed to any time or date period
Alarms flag when reordering is due
Emergency deliveries can be eliminated
TCP/IP link to other database makes connection to existing or new delivery scheduling system
BENEFITS OF THE SILOWEIGH.NET DATABASE
Most companies have computerized their business.  Imagine a cement company with database of products, stock, customers and delivery trucks. They need to know where to send deliveries each day.  By knowing the inventory in each vessel at each plant, the loop is closed and the scheduling system is complete.
The same applies to concrete companies and other industries who need to order materials
SiloWeigh.Net gives you the ability to do this, automatically, all the time.
OTHER APPLICATIONS
Grain – corn, wheat, rice etc.
Animal feed mills
Breweries
Bakeries and food
Plastics, chemicals
Liquid tanks
Mines, refining
Asphalt storage
Instead of vertical legs, use cross beams in interconnected frames (consult us)
Do not use for trade
Do not use for batching, bag filling or truck loading – not enough accuracy
OPPORTUNITIES
   Across the world, SiloWeigh.Net has a unique niche in the market.  It has the highest accuracy at a modest cost, along with unique browser display and Internet database. Every cement company and many other industries are planning to automate deliveries or ordering. Here is a perfect solution at the right time – take advantage and be one step ahead of your competition, like we are!
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
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