Computer controlled receiving and discharge weighing system for grain

The article describes the implementation of this type of system and deals with the weigher control and data processing.

The quantities of materials entering and leaving a feed and milling plant must be measured by weighing devices which are subject to official calibration. The subsequent interruptions caused by this procedure should be kept as short as possible, so that weighing and batching have the minimum influence on the continuous flow of materials.

Optimum results are obtained when the load cells and the associated intelligent electronic weighing system are combined with electro-pneumatically controlled weigher containers. This gives high performance weighing systems which come very close to the ideal, fully continuous throughput of material. The application of electronic systems leads to substantial simplification of the mechanical system components.

The article describes the implementation of this type of system and deals with the weigher control and data processing. The described system design results in significant rationalization in, for example, warehouses and milling plants.