Wireless technology from Applied Weighing

Owing to the impracticality of wired connections between load cells and their respective weight indicators for certain weighing applications, wireless setups can offer users a more viable alternative. In addition to improved flexibility, wireless systems negate the need to locate and replace cables in instances where they have become damaged. Such occurrences can be time consuming and costly, with system downtime providing a further burden. Applied weighing offers a wireless solution to problems associated with standard cabled setups. Whilst this technology has been primarily utilised by the company for overhead weighing applications, it also lends itself to other applications where cable runs would be an issue. A transceiver module within the load cell transmits information between the load cell and a hand held weight indicator, enabling the user to manage as many as 12 load cells from a single hand held display. The wireless transmission of information between the devices is possible up to 120 metres and, for both the hand held display and load cell with transceiver module, battery life is typically 5 months based on 6 hours a day usage. A wireless printing option is also available. Furthermore, the hand held display remotely ‘wakes’ and ‘sleeps’ the transceiver module in the load cell to conserve battery life. Crucially, the wireless connection between devices is possible with all Applied Weighing load cells, thereby offering users wireless solutions to a host of applications. This includes use in hazardous areas, with a range of ATEX certified load cells on offer. First established in 1990, Applied Weighing provides a complete range of weighing solutions and systems. These are custom built to meet individual customer requirements. Their range includes platform scales, silo and vessel weighing systems, drum filling systems, high speed weighing systems, telemetry systems and load cells. Applied Weighing products are used in a diverse variety of industry areas including pharmaceutical, food processing, milling and bakeries, aggregates and cement, fuel oils, chemicals and plastics. Their aim is to provide quality products on short delivery times, backed up with comprehensive technical support. Applied Weighing is an ISO 9001:2008 registered company and is certified for the manufacture of ATEX compliant products.

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