Belt Ploughs; Stacker Conveyors; Conveyor Trippers - Siemens Milltronics MUS Operating Instructions Manual

Installing/mounting
4.2 Conveyor Considerations
4.2.5

Belt ploughs

Belt ploughs or any conveyor or material control device that changes the profile of the carrying
belt in or near the scale area is not recommended. These devices can negatively affect the belt
scale idler alignment and usually create drag on the belt which the scale senses as a material
force of load.
Note
Do not install the scale within 9 m (30 ft) of belt ploughs or similar devices that contact the
material or belt.
4.2.6

Stacker conveyors

Any conveyor that is not a permanent structure, which varies in its incline, elevation or profile is
not considered a good installation for an accurate belt scale. A belt scale can be used effectively
in this conveyor type, but requires special setup. Siemens offers an inclinometer for use with
variable incline conveyors.
4.2.7

Conveyor trippers

Note
On a conveyor with a tripper car, locate the scale under the recommendations for vertical
curves, but with the tripper fully retracted.
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