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1.1 The manual ............................................................................................................................... 5
2 Safety information ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Safety and general precautions ................................................................................................ 7
9.2 Zero Drift, non-repeatability, or non-linearity ......................................................................... 31
10 Technical data ......................................................................................................................................... 33
11.1 Open unit ................................................................................................................................ 35
11.2 Enclosed unit .......................................................................................................................... 36
Index ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
SITRANS WW300
4Operating Instructions, 05/2015, A5E33560691-AB
1
Note
The Siemens weighfeeder is to be used only in the manner outlined in this instruction
manual.
1.1 The manual
This instruction manual covers the operation, installation, and maintenance of the Siemens
weighfeeder. Specific information for your weighfeeder model is also included with the product
such as testing documents.
Follow these operating instructions for quick, trouble-free installation, and maximum accuracy
and reliability of your device.
We always welcome suggestions and comments about manual content, design, and
accessibility. Please direct your comments to:
A weighfeeder can be dangerous. Pinch points exist along the conveyor belt line.
2.1 Safety and general precautions
ALWAYS STOP the belt, lock-out, and/or place a "Do Not Energize" tag on the main
disconnect before working on or around the weighfeeder.
Always follow established safe operating practices when working on or around the
weighfeeder, especially in wet environments and when adjacent to conductive steel
mounting framework.
SITRANS WW300 is a medium-to-high capacity weighfeeder for macro ingredient additives. It is
designed for industrial applications such as mining, cement, chemical processing, pulp and
paper, and other heavy-duty industries.
SITRANS WW300 comes with a weigh bridge, and speed sensor. An adjustable mechanical
shear gate profiles the material and fixes the correct material bed depth for a given material
application. The belt speed can be automatically adjusted to attain the correct feed rate. An
integrator and test weights are required to complete the system.
3.1 Weighfeeder operation
Weighfeeders weigh bulk material while it is conveyed. An accurate rate of flow and totalized
weight measurement is received without interrupting the flow of material in process. A
weighfeeder can also control the rate of flow of the conveyed product.
In-motion weighing requires accurate transmission of the product load to load cells. The resulting
voltage signal corresponding to weight is transmitted to the integrator and becomes one of the
two inputs required for integration.
Unlike static weighing, in-motion weighing integration requires a second input: a pulse signal
proportional to the speed of the conveyor belt. Each belt speed sensor pulse represents a fixed
distance of belt travel.
Since the force measured by the load cell is represented as weight per unit length, it can be
multiplied by the distance of belt travel (one speed sensor pulse) to provide product weight for
that segment of the belt (lbs/ft x ft = lbs, or kg/m x m = kg).
Adding the samples provides total throughput weight of product across the scale. With proper
scaling and calibration, the total weight can be displayed in kilograms, pounds, short tons, long
tons, metric tons, or other appropriate units.
When lifting the weighfeeder, connect to the lifting points at the top of the unit, and follow
local governing code for lifting/hoisting.
Note
Do not remove equipment from
shipping damage. Contact the carrier immediately if damage is noted.
Note
• The frame of the weighfeeder needs to be grounded to ensure accurate signal processing
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near the weighfeeder while the load cell is connected to the electronic
•
Perform a thorough and systematic inspection of containers immediately upon receipt of your
Siemens weighfeeder. The containers are packed to separate each item and provide protection
during shipping.
shipping crates or boxes until you check for possible
Your weighfeeder has been designed, assembled, and factory tested for your specific
application.
to the integrator.
Do NOT remove the tagged load cell shipping bolt(s) until the installation is complete to
prevent load cell damage.
Do NOT weld on or
integrator. Damage to the integrator may result if the load cell is not disconnected from
the integrator.
Follow a scheduled, preventative maintenance program to ensure optimum performance