It allows the rate controller to communicate over a fieldbus network to a range of machinery, including Siemens' S7, S5 and TI 505 Series of PLCs.
Fieldbus interface
The Profibus process fieldbus interface card from Hardy Instruments (San Diego, CA) is designed for the company's HI 2160RC loss-in-weight rate controller.
Jan 31, 1997
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