K-TRON Product Specification D5 Scales

D5 Platform Scale with K-SFT Technology

Ext. communication to Host System Each K-TRON Weigh feeder consists
A A Feeder of the components A, B, C and D.
D
B Weighing System
C
C Control Module Component B is specified here.
D Operator Interface
B

Application
The D5 scale is designed for use with K-Tron modular feeders. It is
equipped with a patented Smart Force Transducer (SFT) sensor, which
provides accurate, stable and reliable digital load measurement under
a broad range of operating conditions.

Main Features
• Direct digital weighing
• Onboard microcontroller
• Excellent repeatability and stability
• High resolution 1:4,000,000 in 80 ms
• High tolerance to vibration and electrical noise
• Electronic linearization
• Electronic temperature compensation
• Stiff, rugged construction
• Serial channel interface (RS 422/485)
• Addressable two-way communication
• Built-in overload protection of +100%
• Built-in underload protection of -50%

Vibrating Wire Principle of Operation Vibrating Wire

Applied Load
The SFT exploits the dependency of a vibrating wire’s resonant fre-
quency on its tension to measure applied loads. Through mechanical
means the applied load is transmitted to the wire, causing a change
in its resonant frequency from which the value of the applied load is
computed by the onboard microprocessor. A fully calibrated (linea- Temperature
rized, spanned and temperature compensated) signal is transmitted Sensor
r
via RS 485 serial communication to the controller. Weight data is cite
transferred at 2400 to 38400 bps. i c Ex
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Temperature
Measurement
Circuitry

Weight Processor RS485 Serial

Microcontroller Interface
Calibration EEPROM

SFT Principle of Operation

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 K-TRON Product Specification D5 Scales
D5 Platform Scale with K-SFT Technology

Technical Data
Weighing range: 45, 90, 150 kg (99, 198, 330 lb)
Combined error: < ± 0,03 %
Resolution: 1 : 4,000,000 in 80 ms
Creep: 0.02 % of max. value (30 mins)
Hysteresis: 0.02 % max.
Repeatability: <= 0.001 % (standard deviation of 30 measurements; measuring time 2 s.)
Reference temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Operating temperature range: -10  to 60°C (14 to 140°F) / ATEX -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F)
Temperature drift SPAN: 0.002 %
Per Kelvin ZERO: 0.003 %
Storage temperature: -25 to 80°C (-13 to 146°F)
Output: RS  422 / RS  485 (full duplex)
Software: Bus protocol:  Intel 8051 serial, Mode 3 format
Bus address:  0 - 15
detailed specifications on request
Power supply: 7.2 - 12.5 V DC / 30 mA
Power consumption: 0.27 W / 9 V DC
Communication distance: max. 500 m (1640 ft)
Materials of construction enclosure: Stainless steel DIN 1.4301, AISI 304
Enclosure rating: IP 65, NEMA 4
EMI-Protection: Fully protected against EMI
(Full specifications available on request)
Hazardous location (ATEX) option: II 3D IP55 T55 °C
(not for use with conductive dusts)

Dimensions [mm(in)]
80
(3
1)

594 (23.39)
.1
.9

5)
(5
0
100 (3.94) 100 (3.94)

15
224 (8.82)
146 (5.75)

615 (24.21)

Ø 500 (19.69)
62
0
70

(2
0

4.
(2

41
7.

)
56
)

Caution: these measurements are for general reference only. Please consult dimensional drawing for exact measurements

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