GE FGB-M05 manual Reliable Process Control, Features are, Options are

Rev. May 2001 GraviMaster-FGB-M05 (S) Page 4

Gravimetric Blender

RELIABLE PROCESS CONTROL

The FGB control system incorporates the latest in computer and microprocessor technology for total automation of recipe entry and storage, inventory control and process monitoring. The control panel (user-interface) is provided with a micro-controller and industrial PC with LCD-display, functional keyboard, fiber optic communication cable (or RS-422) and parallel printer port.

Features are:

•data storage of all plant raw materials.

•easy call up of materials for the formulation of recipes.

•fast identification of recipes and call up for machine operation.

•automatic regrind control within chosen limits, so that regrind generation is matched with usage.

•automatic additive to regrind control.

•a fixed weight of blended material can be produced according to any of the stored formulations.

•screen display of all process operation.

•reports of material used and batch histories can be printed on an optional printer regularly.

•storage facility for components and recipes.

•functions are menu driven and take the operator through the required sequence of actions with simple instructions.

•the software is pre-programmed with many options for the future, these are blenders you won’t outgrow.

Options are:

•automatic stock silo control.

•extra level control of the blender hoppers.

•extra level control of the machine hopper.

•control and data for materials management systems.

•different language on the display.

•automatic loading of the hoppers can be provided separately with Ferlin loaders or others of your choice.

•several blenders may be linked to a central user-interface to give integrated inventory control over the whole process.