Product Overview; General; Advantages And Benefits - Siemens SIWAREX FTC Device Manual

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RODUCT VERVIEW

3 Product Overview

3.1 General

SIWAREX FTC (Flexible Technology Continuous Weighing) is a versatile and
flexible weighing module.
The function module (FM) SIWAREX FTC is integrated in SIMATIC and uses all
features of the modern automation system such as integrated communication,
diagnostics system and project configuration tools to its advantage.
The scale functionality of the SIWAREX FTC utilizes the following modes of
operation:
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NSW/Non automatic weighing instrument in accordance with OIML R-76
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Force measurement
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Belt scale
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Bulk flow measurement device
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Loss-in-weight scale.
The functionality of belt scale is described in chapter
available for other operating modes.

3.2 Advantages and Benefits

SIWAREX FTC is characterized by a few clear advantages:
Uniform structure and universal communication through the integration in the
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SIMATIC S7 and SIMATIC PCS7
Standardized configuration with SIMATC
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Direct application in the SIMATIC automation system
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Application in the decentralized system concept through connection to
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PROFIBUS-DP via ET 200M
Weight measurement or force measurement to resolutions of 16 million parts
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Characteristic curve linearisation
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High accuracy 3 x 6000d, legal-for-trade OIML R76 (0,5 V pro e)
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High sample rate of 10 ms
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PID controller with extensive setting options (Loss-in-weight scale)
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Integrated filter functions
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Parameterizable function for inputs and outputs
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Flexible adaptation to different requirements with SIMATIC
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