Hardy Instruments

Sept. 5, 2006
Hardy Instruments introduces line of weight controllers with Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet communications

Only 3 inches deep, the HI 4050 general-purpose weight controller is the first of a new line of modular controllers by Hardy Instruments. It is used in tank farm, batching/blending, filling/dispensing, check weighing, level by weight and force measurement applications. The HI 4050 is available with AC or DC power and in panel, remote or blind DIN rail mounting packaging configurations. Installations are simplified with no special tools required to cut rectangular holes.

The controller includes a standard Ethernet 10/100 Base T with an embedded web server and an RS 232 printer or scoreboard display port. Optional network communications over Ethernet/IP or DeviceNet are also available.

The HI 4050 weight controller includes Hardy Instruments' core technologies, including: Waversaver, which eliminates the effects of surrounding vibration to provide a fast, stable weight display; C2, which allows for electronic calibration without the need for test weights; Secure Memory Module with Secure Digital (SD) card (SMM-SD) that allows manual transfer of configuration data to another instrument or PC using SD technology; and Integrated Technician (IT) for system diagnostics and troubleshooting.