Hardy Process Solutions has introduced the Hardy E-Scale Bench scale series with IIoT-ready (Industrial Internet of Things) scale base. The E-Scale design brings power and networking connections out to the edge of the scale for a fully plug-n-play user experience. It includes an integrated Hardy weight processor for direct network connection to EtherNet/IP, Profibus-DP, Modbus or Ethernet networks.
Hardy E-Scales are ideal for dry food processing, laboratory and industrial installations. Applications include piece count and portion control, minor ingredients or hand-add applications, small batch reactor applications for chemical/biochemical, machine filling and dispensing, conveyer scales and more.
The E-Scale-6500 is an IIoT-ready scale with integrated weight processing and communications. The E-Scale-6600 series is capable of powering up to 20 scales, daisy-chained up to 50 ft. from beginning to end, providing a single Ethernet connection back to the PLC/PAC or PC – no additional power, routers or network switches are required.
All E-Scales come standard in 12” x 12” and 24” x 24” sizes, and range in capacity from 33 lbs. to 1300 lbs. (15 kg to 600 kg). With built-in communications, Hardy E-Scales eliminate possible failure points and the cost of extra splice-boxes and other network components.
