FLEX Multi Channel Extended

Product catalog summary

Specifications:
The FLEX Multi Channel system supports up to four individual weighing channels, each utilizing a full Wheatstone bridge with a passive sense system. It operates with an excitation voltage of 5VDC and accommodates a minimum bridge resistance of 87Ω and a maximum of 1245Ω. The system can handle 1 to 11 load cells depending on the resistance. Sensitivity ranges from 0.1µV to 0.5µV, with selectable ranges from 1 to 3mV/V. The A/D conversion speed is 1600 measurements per second with a 24-bit internal resolution.

Display and Calibration:
The system features a high-resolution TFT LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. Calibration methods include dead load, span, and up to 8-point linearization. It supports automatic zero tracking, motion detection, and various tare functions. The display is menu-driven with a graphical user interface and offers multiple update rates and filter settings.

Environmental and Approvals:
Operating temperatures range from -10°C to +40°C, with storage temperatures from -20°C to +70°C. The system is approved under various OIML standards and has an EU-type approval number TC7753.

Enclosure and Electrical Options:
The enclosure is made of extruded aluminum with a black powder coating, offering IP45 protection (or IP65 when built into a cabinet). It supports both AC (100-240VAC) and DC (18-32VDC) power supplies.

Communication and Interfaces:
Standard communication ports include RS232/RS422, Ethernet, USB, and CANBUS, with optional PROFIBUS DP Slave. The system supports various protocols such as Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PENKO Buslink.

Digital and Analog Options:
The system offers multiple option boards for digital and analog inputs/outputs, including configurations for digital inputs/outputs, analog I/O, and PT100 inputs.

Catalog excerpts

specifications flex Multi Channel For each individual weighing channel (channel 1-4)

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PENKO Engineering B.V. When Weighing Counts FLEX Multi Channel Extended ELECTRICAL OPTIONS STANDARD COMMUNICATION PORTS Plain text/ASCII printer, Zebra ZPL protocol, PENKO ASCII, PENKO NPV slave and master, PENKO TP slave and master, Modbus RTU and ASCII, Hostlink Viewteq and PLC PENKO TP protocol, plain text/ASCII printer, Zebra ZPL protocol, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, Omron Fins, PENKO Buslink, PENKO Web interface Reporter, PENKO ASCII, TP slave Host functionality for USB storage (FAT16) or HID class keyboard or mouse PENKO Buslink OPTIONAL COMMUNICATION PORTS PROFIBUS DP Slave

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PENKO Engineering B.V. When Weighing Counts FLEX Multi Channel Extended COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE Pi Mach II PDI Client Profibus EtherNet/IP PENKO configuration, update and backup/restore software (free) PENKO configuration software (free) GSD file EDS file STANDARD DI & DO AND LOAD CELL INTERFACE 8 digital inputs 4 digital outputs (level contact) Optical isolated, 1 common, 18-28VDC, PNP or NPN Input 1 to 4 normal or counter input <= 1kHz Isolated PhotoMOS outputs, 1 common, max. 35VDC or VAC, 0.5A nominal, 1A Surge (thermal fuse 0.5A), PNP or NPN OPTION BOARDS FOR 1 AVAILABLE SLOTS Option 1: FLEX...

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PENKO Engineering B.V. When Weighing Counts FLEX Multi Channel Extended Option 2: FLEX 16DI8DO 16 digital inputs 8 digital outputs (level contact) Option 3: Analog I/O 4 analog inputs 4 analog outputs Option 4: PT100/DI/DO/USB 2 PT100 inputs 8 digital inputs 8 digital outputs (level contact) USB Optical isolated, 2 common, 18-28VDC, PNP or NPN Input 1 to 4 normal or counter input <= 1kHz Isolated PhotoMOS outputs, 2 commons, max. 35VDC or VAC, 0.5A nominal, 1A Surge (thermal fuse 0.5A), PNP or NPN 2 x isolated voltage input, 16bit, 0 - 10VDC 2 x isolated current input, 16bit, 0/4 - 20/24mA Isolated...

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