Advanced Controller and Expander Modules Are Intelligent Low-Cost Alternative
WEST CHICAGO, IL, USA – The new Dustronix™ Core-10 Dust Collector Control (Model DNC-T2610-010) from AMETEK NCC represents a breakthrough in stand-alone control modules for dust control systems. The Core-10 is the main control module in the new Dustronix line and offers superior performance at substantially lower cost than programmable logic controller (PLC)-based systems.
The Core-10 operates as a stand-alone module controlling up to 10 solenoid outputs or combined with up to 98 Expander-10 Output Modules (Model DNC-T2610-020) to control a total of 990 soleniod outputs. In addition, Core-10 has current sensor capabilities for diagnostic monitoring of multiple solenoids per output.
The Dustronix system (Core-10 Controller and Expander-10 Output Module) is designed for rugged use in a wide array of dust control devices and systems. It features simplified programmability and implementation, versus PLC-based controllers. The compact size of the Core-10 and Expander-10 modules allows either to be mounted in 8" x 6" enclosures, or in larger enclosures with other Dustronix products.
The Core-10 is unique in providing simple 1-button programming. A single push-button encoder is used to select operating functions. LEDs indicate program function. The push-button also is used to view alarm conditions and cancel the alarm output. Operating and programming information are displayed on a 3-digit, 7-segment display
The Core-10 is able to operate in the On-Demand mode with input from a pressure sensor (4-20mA) or pressure switch. It also can operate in Continuous mode through use of a jumper across the pressure switch input. A switch connected to the pressure switch input acts as a bypass switch. Input for a Cycle Down switch also is provided to allow for end-of-operation cleaning.
The Expander-10 module communicates with the Core-10 through a simple pair of twisted wires using CANbus architecture that provides robust noise immunity. The Expander-10 is shipped from the factory in an "off-line" configuration, and an operational address must be selected in order for the module to be recognized on the CANbus network.
Connection to the CANbus network can be achieved in a variety of ways: in series, parallel, and/or series-parallel. All programming is done using the Core-10 controller. Once network connections are made and power applied to the connected solenoids, program parameters on the Core-10 can be set for the specific application.
