Chemical Engineering June 2023 - 21

New Products
A new two-channel AI/OI
intrinsic-safety barrier
The new KCD2-SCS-EX2 (photo) is
a two-channel, dual-function analog
input (AI)/analog output (AO) intrinsicsafety
barrier in a compact 12.5-mm
housing. The two channels of the
KCD2-SCS Series interface modules
can be configured individually for analog
input or analog output control signals.
They are also HART compatible
and can function as output drivers for
smart valve positioners or as a power
supply for smart two-wire transmitters.
For analog input signals, the
control side can be operated either
as a current source or current sink via
selectable DIP switches on the front
panel. Each channel is configurable to
allow positioner control on one channel
(AO), and position monitoring (AI)
on the second channel. Positioners
ensure that the actuator is brought
into a position specified by the control
system. - Pepperl+Fuchs Inc.,
Twinsburg, Ohio
www.pepperl-fuchs.com
Automatically feed multiple
ingredients to one location
Batch-weigh systems from this company
can be configured to automatically
transfer, weigh and dispense
multiple materials fed from multiple
locations to a common discharge location
(photo). Integrating proprietary
weighing technology, a programmable
logic controller (PLC) and load cells with
the company's flexible screw conveyor,
the system is suitable for loading multiple
powders, granules, flakes, pellets
and other bulk materials into mixers,
blenders, hoppers, tanks and containers,
each in precise, preset amounts.
The batch-weigh system achieves
a 99% or better batch-weighing accuracy
to ensure the mixture, blend
and end product meet the targeted
specifications. - Automated Flexible
Conveyor, Inc., Clifton, N.J.
www.afcspiralfeeder.com
This platform delivers limitless
asset health management
BKV Beyond (photo) is a new platform
extending condition monitoring
from edge to enterprise. Designed for
optimal machine healthcare with verified
actionable insights, BKV Beyond
helps avoid costly downtime through
BKV Collect wireless sensors. The
sensors, fitting directly onto machinery,
connect wirelessly for smooth
and efficient installation. BKV Beyond
securely centralizes all communications
and data to share through the
BKV Connect Gateways. The stateof-the-art
BKV Beyond software utilizes
artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly
analyze data points, detecting faults
before they become an issue. The
BKV Beyond platform avoids unexpected
outages and provides the
confidence to extend maintenance intervals.
All system upgrades are completed
instantaneously without interrupting
operations. - Brüel & Kjær
Vibro GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany
www.bkvibro.com
Touchscreen automates powder
induction, dispersion
The newest addition to this company's
Fastfeed product lineup is the
Fastfeed PLC model FF-425-PLC
(photo), which features full automation
controls and a touchscreen operation
designed to increase efficiency and
productivity even further. The Fastfeed
PLC offers unique mechanical advantages,
including rapid incorporation
and wetting out of powder ingredients,
coupled with a host of automation advantages,
such as ergonomic touchscreen
operation,
recipe
storage,
monitoring job stats, remote capability
for maintenance or updates, and onetouch
cleaning-in-place (CIP) mode.
- Admix, Inc., Londonderry, N.H.
www.admix.com
New and updated flow sensors
for biotech applications
Last month at Interphex, this company
introduced
the
Brüel
& Kjær Vibro
Pepperl+Fuchs
Automated Flexibe Conveyor
BioProTT
FlowSU system and updated SumoFlo
CPFM-8103 single-use Coriolis
mass flowmeter technologies (photo,
p. 22). The BioProTT FlowSU System
is a next-generation flow-measurement
system that has been designed
for
single-use
biopharma
applications.
The FlowSU System revolve
around a disposable sensor that eliminates
the need for calibration and
can be easily integrated into most
standard manifolds while performing
flow-measurement and air-in-line
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