We were recently asked to develop a solution for a client who required a platform scale linked to a PLC.

Linking weighing scales to PLC’s is actually very easy with a product called the FAA-25 Analogue Amplifier. The load cell amplifier takes the signal from load cells and turns it into a 4-20ma or 0-10v output allowing easy integration into a PLC.

Black & Decker the well known power tool manufacturer came to us requiring a weighing system with audible and visual alarms.
Part of Black & Deckers process required them to inject a liquid into their machines when moulding products. Their current system didn’t give them any feedback as to how empty or full the canisters were. This led to the process being stopped and valuable time wasted when the vessels became empty. The manufacturing process was delayed by empty tanks as air was injected instead of the compound, this meant clearing …