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Systems Controls
Feeder Controls

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KCM / KSU / K-Vision / KSC

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Pneumatic Conveying Controls
LSR / MPC /PLC
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System Controls Services
Sales Support

Basic/Detailed Engineering and documentation

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Start-up and Commissioning

Documentation for FAT, SAT, Qualification

FAT, SAT including calibration, validation and training

Overview Controls Configuration

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Overview Controls Configuration

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Overview Controls Configuration

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PLC Programming
PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)

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Sequence
Interlocks

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Alarm Management
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HMI (Human Machine Interface)
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Overview Controls Configuration

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Supervisory Control Main Screen

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Feeder Controls
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SmartConnex
Puts the „Brain“ at the Feeder
Integrated Package

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Simplifies Installation and Operation

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Lowers Cost
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Comparison
Traditional SmartConnex
Operator HOST bus K-Vision HOST bus
Interface

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RS485

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Control
network
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SmartConnex

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Traditional SmartConnex
SmartConnex Controls

10/100 Ethernet connection

Protocols: Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP (AB) and Profinet-IO

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Serial connection (RS485 - 2 or 4 wire selectable or RS232)
K-Vision Protocols: Allen Bradley DF1, Modbus RTU, Modbus Plus,
Profibus DP or DeviceNet

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K-Net RS485 4-wire high speed serial connection with KMB protocol

K-Tron Feeders with KCM, KSHM/KSSM, SCM, K10S

K-Tron Series 4 MPC for Vacuum Receivers and Loaders
SmartConnex Benefits
Realize ROI at all times……
1. Purchase
Fewer components and less wiring mean lower costs

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2. Installation
Less wiring and off-the-shelf components

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3. Communication
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Host connectiviy at all levels
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4. Configuration/ Start-up
Simple configuration & less programming needed
5. Operation
Improved short-term accuracy
6. Maintenance
Remote diagnostics and configuration
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Multi-Line Control
K-Tron’s SmartConnexTM KSC Smart Commander is a PC-
based interface able to control a
control environment total of 32 devices in up to 8
provides comprehensive

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process lines.

control capability with

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maximum flexibility and Single-Line Control
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operator interface for single
that include feeders, flow process lines consisting of up to
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16 feeders or PID devices.
meters or PID controlled
devices. Device-Level Control
KCM Control Module combines
machine mounted feeder control
and motor drive modules into a
compact housing, offering
maximum flexibility and excellent
performance.
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Device Level Control
KCM K-Tron Control Module

KCM/SD KCM/KD
(Status Display) (Keypad and Display)

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KCM K-Tron Control Module

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• Compact unit, installed directly at the feeder

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• Software for screw feeders, BSP feeders, belt
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feeders, Smart Flow Meters and PID available
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• Host communications via Smart K-Link
• Integrated controls for vacuum conveyor or
vertical agitator
• Models with and without Display
• ATEX 3D
KCM K-Tron Control Module
Software matched to the
controlled device
Continuous or batch operation

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Local or remote mounting

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Network interface
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Patented screw speed
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modulation algorithm
Integrated refill control
Extensive host communication
capabilities
KCM User Interface
3.5 inch color LCD
Real Time Clock

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5 built-in languages

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Korean, Russian
KCM Drive Boards
KCM/../DC
450 Watt DC Motor Drive Board
1600 Watt DC Motor Drive Board

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Vibratory Drive Board

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Stepper Motor Drive Board (43,194W)
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KCM/../AC
AC Motor Interface Board used with external VSD
(Variable Speed Drive) eg. AC Drive, Servo Drive etc.
KCM Connectivity

Communication Protocols
Modbus RTU (KCM Slave)

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Ethernet/IP
Device Net
Profibus DP
ProfiNet
KCM Basic Control
LIW controller adjusts feeder speed to produce a
rate of weight loss equal to the desired feed rate
setpoint

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KCM Control Features: Speed Modulation

In general screw feeders produce an irregular

material flow within one screw revolution,

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Drive Command

Drive Command (%)

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Massflow (kg/h)

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Massflow
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0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Time (s)
KCM Control Features: Speed Modulation

Electronic speed modulation minimizes the

pulsation of the material flow:
• Short-term accuracy improved by a factor of 2

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• 2-Sigma accuracy at a 10 second sampling time improved
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Volumetric with constant screw speed Gravimetric modulated with volumetric phase
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Drive Command

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Drive Command
Drive Command (%)

Drive Command (%)

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Massflow (kg/h)

Massflow (kg/h)

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Massflow 30
Massflow
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volumetric phase
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Time (s) Time (s)
KCM Control Features: ActiFlow

Serial Channel

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Weighing ActiFlow

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ActiFlow
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Device
Hopper

Coil Power / Position Feedback

Feeder

Motor Power / Speed Pickup

KCM Control Features: Refill Algorithm
The weighing sensor technology (SFT) and KCM refill
algorithm allows K-Tron to supply smaller feeder hoppers
for more frequent refills

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KCM Control Features: Conveying Support

LSR Integration
LSR = controller for Loader
or Single Receiver

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hardwired I/O
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KCM fully supports the LSR
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functions accessible on the
KCM display
Feeders with KCM

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KSU-II K-Tron Single Unit

Operator Interface for a single

feeder at the same time (for
maintenace purposes)

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Can access multiple feeders

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Vacuum-fluorescent display
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IP65 housing
ATEX 3D compliant
Screen setup as per connected KCM

K-Tron Feeders with KCM and KSU II

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Single Line Control
K-Vision Basics

10.4” color touchscreen

Integrated solution

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conveying controls
16 Feeders in one
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process line
Easy to use
K-Vision Connectivity
10/100 Ethernet connection
Protocols: Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP (AB) and Profinet-IO

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Serial connection (RS485 - 2 or 4 wire selectable or RS232)
K-Vision Protocols: Allen Bradley DF1, Modbus RTU, Modbus Plus,
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I/O Board
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K-Net RS485 4-wire high speed serial connection with KMB protocol

K-Tron Feeders with KCM, KSHM/KSSM, SCM, K10S

K-Tron Series 4 MPC for Vacuum Receivers and Loaders
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Quad screen mode
view of multiple pages on one feeder or a
single page on multiple feeders

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Event logging and flexible, easy-to-use
trend graphs
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Software updates via serial download or
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flash memory exchange
Quad Screen

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Four independent panes of information

Language Support

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Event logging

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Trend graph is color coded

Blue = Setpoint
Green = Massflow
Black = Weight
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Multi Line Control
K-Tron Smart Commander
Multi-line Control, SCADA
package
KSC software controls up to 32

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devices in up to 8 independent

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animated graphics display of
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feeder operation, vacuum
sequencing systems, refill, etc.
Virtually unlimited storage or
recipe and material data
Real-time historical trending
data and alarm management
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Pneumatic Conveying Controls

LSR Loader Single Receiver Controller

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• Up to 24 receivers on 1 vacuum pump

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PLC Series 4 Controller
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(Allen Bradley or Siemens)
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• Up to 32 receivers on 4 vacuum pumps
Vacuum Receiver Controllers
LSR Controller
Operates with either one self
contained loader or single central

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Vacuum Receiver Controllers
MPC Controller
Controls up to 24 vacuum receivers on one
blower with one back-up blower.

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Vacuum Receiver Controllers
Series 4 PLC
Standard Package handling up to
32 receivers and 4 blowers.

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Pre-programmed for full system of
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Support for remote access
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Series 4 with MPC
LIW Feeders K-Vision

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Receiver
Panel

Refill
Signal