Digital amplifier VKIA405 guarantees long-term stability in gravimetric warehouse monitoring

In order to securely and permanently protect warehouse storage areas from being overloaded, HBM has developed the digital amplifier VKIA405.

Up to four analog load cells can be connected to the new amplifier. The VKIA405 guarantees long-term stability of the storage system as the digital weighing system enables monitoring of the storage during ongoing operation, thereby preventing overloading of the storage area.

This application in storage lifts and automatic warehouses places special requirements on measurement technology: Any maintenance would interrupt the continuous removal and storage of goods, costing a lot of money.

Long-term stability is therefore the main criterion in the selection of the right measurement and weighing technology. The VKIA enables digi-tal measured value processing with long-term stable supply voltage for the analog load cells. In addition, a HBM-tested off-center load compensation network is integrated in the VKIA405, enabling a simple installation of the system without additional wiring connection boxes for the load cells.

The VKIA405 also has a serial RS485 interface, which permits problem-free integration in the control and data processing system of the warehouse. A typical solution for the use of the VKIA405 is the integration of the amplifier and corresponding load cells in the material flow, i.e. in the charging station. In addition, the VKIA405 is suitable for simple weighing and monitoring tasks that lie outside legally required legal for trade requirements.

Further information at www.hbm.com/weighing technology.