First ControlLogix Weigh Scale Module

Hardy Instruments introduces its latest weighing instrument, the HI 1756-WS. This instrument is a single slot weigh scale module that mounts in an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix® Chassis. It reads weight and diagnostic data from strain gauge load sensors or load cells and communicates this data over the I/O chassis Backplane to the ControlLogix® processor. The HI 1756-DVS module reduces installation cost;, as it needs no external stand-alone scale instrument with a wired communications link to the PLC.

The weighing module includes Hardy Instruments' core technologies:

• WAVERSAVER®, eliminates the effects of vibration providing a stable weight display.
  
• C2®, provides electronic calibration without the need for test weights.
  
• THE BUTTON®, allows one touch calibration with C2 load sensors.
  
• INTEGRATED TECHNICIAN™ (IT) system diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques.

The HI 1756-WS Weigh Scale Module is the third in a series of weighing modules that plug directly into AllenBradley series logic controllers. Hardy Instruments also manufactures the HT 1746-WS for the Allen-Bradley's 1746 series of Small Logic Controllers (SLC), and the HI 1771-WS for the 1771 series 5 Programmable logic Controllers (PLC). All of these modules are designed to ease the transmission of weight data to a PLC or SLC.