Schenck Process INTECONT Tersus Weighing Instrument

Schenck Process INTECONT Tersus Compact Weighing Electronic Device: The Core of High Precision Continuous Weighing System

Accurate measurement of material flow rate, cumulative total amount, and process control are key to ensuring production efficiency and product quality in the continuous transportation and processing of bulk materials. Schenck Process, as a leading global provider of weighing and process control solutions, has launched the INTECONT Tersus series of compact weighing electronic devices. This series is designed specifically for weighing tasks in continuous production processes and can be seamlessly integrated with belt scales (MULTIBELT), solid flow meters (MULTITREAM), and Coriolis mass flow meters (MULTICOR) to provide high-precision and high reliability measurement and control functions.

This article is based on the original content of Schenck Process's official product catalog "VEG20650-1. pdf". It systematically organizes and deeply analyzes the equipment characteristics, working principles, weighing functions, technical parameters, selection and configuration, and application scenarios of INTECONT Tersus, providing authoritative and professional technical references for engineering design, system integration, and maintenance personnel.

Product positioning and application areas

1.1 Applicable Equipment Types

INTECONT Tersus is specifically optimized for the following three types of continuous weighing equipment:

Belt scale (MULTIBELT): By measuring the material load and belt speed on the belt, calculate the instantaneous flow rate and cumulative amount.

Solid flow meter (MULTISTARAM) (planned to be supported in 2012): uses the reaction force on the measuring chute when the material falls to calculate the flow rate.

Coriolis Mass Flow Meter (MULTICOR) (planned to be supported in 2012): Based on the Coriolis principle, it directly measures mass flow and is suitable for bulk materials such as powders and particles.

1.2 Typical application scenarios

This device is suitable for situations that require high-precision display, control, monitoring, and process transparency, including but not limited to:

Measurement of raw material transportation in mining and metallurgical industries

Ingredient control in the cement and building materials industries

Continuous batch production in the chemical and food industries

Measurement of coal or ore loading and unloading in ports and power plants

Trade settlement weighing (optional legal version)

Explosion proof area (planned to be supported in 2012)

1.3 Core Values

Repeatability and Transparency: Ensuring Traceability and Stability of the Production Process

High precision: The weighing accuracy of the system is better than 0.05%

High electromagnetic compatibility: suitable for harsh industrial electromagnetic environments

Secure Data Storage: Fault Safe Data Storage to Prevent Data Loss

Equipment structure and installation method

2.1 Installation Model

INTECONT Tersus offers two physical structures:

Front of panel mounting unit: suitable for control cabinet or console opening installation, with optional IP65 front protection level (additional clamping kit required).

Wall mounted housing: suitable for on-site installation, with a protection level of IP65, dimensions of 380 mm × 300 mm × 236 mm, and built-in power supply (85... 264 VAC/24 VDC, 2A).

2.2 Human Computer Interface

Color LCD display screen: High resolution, adjustable brightness, clear display of measurement values, status information, and menus.

Ergonomic keyboard: 22 keys, divided into operation and service functions for quick setup and daily use.

Multi language support: factory pre installed German, English, Italian, Spanish, French; Can load more languages, including Chinese (Simplified) or Russian (Cyrillic alphabet).

2.3 Communication and Network

Standard Ethernet interface: Supports industrial Ethernet communication for easy access to upper management systems.

Fieldbus options available: Modbus, PROFIBUS DP, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP (via software activation key).

Serial interface:

Interface 1: Used for EasyServe PC software

Interface 2: Used for event printer (RS232)

Interface 3: Used for large displays

Working principle and core functions

3.1 Measurement principle (varies by device type)

Although the basic hardware of INTECONT Tersus is the same, its flow acquisition method varies depending on the connected mechanical system:

Belt scale: Collecting belt load (kg/m) and belt speed (m/s) through sensors, integrating and calculating instantaneous flow rate (t/h) and cumulative amount (t).

Solid flow meter: measures the reaction force generated by the impact of materials on the chute, and converts it into flow rate after calibration.

Coriolis mass flowmeter: Based on the Coriolis principle, it directly measures the torque and speed generated by the material in the rotating measuring tube to obtain the true mass flow rate.

3.2 Standard Features (applicable to all models)

Manual and automatic zero setting: Ensure long-term stability.

Full feed/trickle feed control: used for precise batch batching (full feed/drip feed control).

Accumulator pulse output: drives an external counter or PLC.