The 4-Channel FLEX is PENKO’s answer to the markets call for an application that can manage more than just a single type of weigher by using only one data processing unit and 8 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs.

Typical applications for 4-Channel FLEX’s include:

1. Silo weighing; four separate silo/tanks can be monitored by using a single 4-Channel FLEX indicator.
2. High speed bag/crate filling; by using two weighers, the capacity of your filling system is significantly higher.
3. On-board truck weighing; where not only the total weight of the truck and its load is required, but where the exact load per axle is needed. This requires two independent channels.
4. Machine and machine parts weighing; where, not only the total weight (including or excluding material) of the machine needs to be measured, as well as the position of the centre of gravity needs identification. This requires at least three independent channels.
5. Garbage container weighing; where two containers per truck are weighed at the same time. This requires two independent channels.
6. In-motion railway carriage weighing; where the load of any given waggon has to be calculated from the load per axle. In general such units consist of three weighbridges meaning that three independent channels are required.

Key Features for the 4-Channel FLEX:

• 4 Channel FLEX system. 4 individual weighing channels in one instrument
• 2 Channel FLEX system. 2 individual weighing channels in one instrument
• 8 Digital Inputs & 16 Digital Outputs standard
• Weighing circuit data same as FLEX 2100
• 10-32V DC or 100-240V AC power supply

FLEX™ 4-Channel

The new FLEX 2100 Instrument range expands the popular FLEX product line of control and display instrumentation for weighing and dosing applications, with the FLEX benefits of a high-resolution colour touch screen and Penko's trademark speed and accuracy, but at a lower cost.

The FLEX 2100 instruments are functionally simpler than the high-end FLEX products and use a passive sense system. The 2100 range is available with standard programs for check weighers, belt weighers, LIW systems and filling applications, and offers performance that is twice a fast as any others on the market and four times faster than leading PLC systems.

In common with the high-end FLEX range, FLEX 2100 instruments operate at the newly-boosted speed of up to 1600 samples/sec – 60% faster than before – and also include Penko's patent pending G-Cal™ geographical calibration technology. In comparison with high-end FLEX instruments, the 2100 series offers streamlined I/O interfaces, which include USB, 8DI and 8DO built-in, and support is provided for RS232, RS422, RS485, Ethernet and CANbus protocols, with one optional AO 4-20mA analogue interface and optional Profibus DP protocol.

The FLEX 2100 Controller and FLEX 2100 Indicator are available in either panel mount or in a stainless steel housing. The FLEX 2100 Indicator provides a large, bright and clear display that can be customised for a range of uses, and the FLEX 2100 Weighing Controller can be programmed for various weighing applications such as the precise measurement of hopper scales, packing scales, check weighing scales and batching systems.

Key features for the FLEX-2100 FLEX

• Standard software – no more custom programming required
• FREE software available for programming
• Optimises a machine’s performance for up to 25% faster production speeds and greater accuracy
• Reduces waste of spill/overfill up to 50%
• Time‐saving, patent‐pending G‐Cal™ technology
• Fastest system on the market
• Max. 1600 samples/s (selectable) with high accuracy for fewer errors
• Fast, easy and accurate solution for measuring the transporting mass
• Configurable touch screen
• Ultra‐clear visual information at your fingertips
• High‐resolution 5.7 inch colour TFT touch screen
• Compact aluminum housing with up to 60 I/O’s built in, 40% smaller than similar designs
• Comprehensive communication via RS232, RS422, RS485, Ethernet, USB, Canbus and Profibus DP protocols
• Communicates with remote devices

FLEX2100™ panel moun

FLEX2100™ Stainless steel mount

Technical information

specification   leaflet manual

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