VacTrac ATLAS controls material conveying
VacTrac Advanced Transfer and Loading Automation System (ATLAS) AEC’s platform is designed for control and monitoring of railcar unloading and high-throughput in-plant transfer systems. The platform is modular and can control one or multiple bulk material transfer systems from a single interface. It can manage pumps (vacuum or pressure), diverter valves and inventory devices. An Allen-Bradley Micro850 PLC and a 10-inch high-resolution color touchscreen HMI allow operators to set parameters, monitor conveying performance, view pump and diverter valve status, and track silo fill levels and available capacity in real time. Options include NEMA 4-rated outdoor enclosure, low-vacuum system shutdown and AEC’s MiVue data collection and analysis tool.
What’s new? The VacTrac ATLAS series.
Benefits Integrated control and monitoring of material conveying operations, with greater visibility into processes and seamless connections with existing SCADA controls and plant monitoring systems.
AEC, New Berlin, Wis., 262-641-8600, www.aecinternet.com
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