Batch controller provides automatic recipe control

The Batch-X5 is a flexible control unit for automatic recipe control.

The Batch-X5 is a flexible control unit for automatic recipe control.

Using the GWT brand, Sartorius offers an intelligent controller fully programmed for this application.

The X5 is a compact unit with integrated PLC and operator interface, Automatic recipe control with internal material and recipe database, free configurable inputs and outputs, various standard batch functions for the direct control of batch components, reports and fieldbus connection for an optional link to supervisory systems (serial or Ethernet).

The Batch-X5 is a weighing controller with internal recipe handling to allow automation of batching, manual additions and production steps.

In many batch processes, different kinds of raw material are processed into intermediate and end products.

From raw material storage areas they are dosed to the production and processed in different steps like heating, cooling and stirring.

The production steps and raw materials with their set points are described in a recipe.

The standalone batch controller Batch-X5 meets the requirements of small batch applications in different industries, like food, chemical, concrete and pharmaceutical.

The Batch-X5 controller provides a two-line display for a text based dialogue with the operator.

The operations can be done via the softkeys at the front of the controller and when used in conjunction with the power tools described below provides an easy to use and flexible solution for small batch processes saving money and your investment with flexible options and extension of functions for the future.

At the heart of the Batch-X5 is its high-precision instrumentation amplifier and A/D convertor.

The integrated digital controller provides very fast and accurate control of the material flow rate.

The built in high performance PLC, programmable according to IEC61131 allows for fast and easy adaptation to virtually all process requirements.

The built in smart calibration feature enables easy calibration even without the use of weights.

The new range of X5 controllers have been released with a suite of PC based power tools: FlashIT for download of programs; LayoutIT driver for label formatting with Nice label Express; DisplayIT puts the IBC-X5 on the screen of a PC; TranslateIT for editing of language tables; and RecoverIT saves complete configuration data to a PC.

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