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PENKO Engineering recently completed the SGM800 Digitizer range. The SGM800 Digitizer is a range of compact modules mounted on a DIN rail and that seamlessly connect load cells and strain gauges using industrial process control. Connecting weighing instruments directly to automation, is one of the action points of Industry 4.0 and Smart Industry. Also weighing data are important components of Big Data. For this, it is necessary that all the weighing data collected in the field, also becomes available

"Measure twice - cut once" is a famous proverb describing the value of correct measurement. On its own, measuring is just a start; the values must be available and remain available. The first requirement is achieved by the display on the instrument. For the second requirement, PENKO has now enhanced its instruments with an internal memory which should store the weight information of the last 7 years for any typical production usage. When fully loaded a FIFO (first in, first out) procedure applies in batches of

PENKO is a distributor for an extensive selection of suppliers. Next to the familiar brands Tedea Huntleigh, Utilcell, Flintec and Ascell, PENKO offers also the brands Revere and Sensortronics. Both suppliers are part of the Vishay Precision Group, which implies an adequate quality assurance. Both also offer a full range of industrial transducers.

The SGM700 is a replacement of the current SGM400 series, presenting a modern compact design using state of the art technology and offering additional features. The ease of implementation empowers the customer, offering the confidence that systems can be set up without additional time consuming and costly service requirements.

To monitor the loading of tanks and silos a variety of load cells are available. A number of these has the disadvantage of only detecting whether the material inside the container is located above or below the sensor line. Other systems are indeed able to measure fill levels, the limitation however, is the surface of the material in the silo or tank. This surface depends on the product and is not necessarily representative of the true volume. Bulk loading and unloading for example