Systems that use a KA-2000 typically have a model number in the 2000s. Typically the first two digits signify a family of similar systems, while the last two digits signify a variant within that family.
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Solution In-Depth
The following sections describe the model number families:
23
A model starting with 23 (e.g. 2300) is a system that uses a scale to measure product and has two stages: fill and discharge. An example of this style system is a liquid weigh-tank.
2300 mode in 2000ps
Weigh-tank chemical blending system. Product is measured as it is added to the weigh-tank and discharged to the load-out location.
2300x8ps
Eight controllers, each with its own weigh-hopper.
2310ps
Micro-nutrient powder delivery system. Product is measured as it is augured out of product bins (each product bin is on its own scale). Product is discharged to the load-out location pneumatically. Originally created for use with Compass Minerals equipment.
24
A model starting with 24 (e.g. 2400) is a system that uses a scale to measure product and has a single stage: fill. The system may just be looking for a change in weight or may expect a specific direction in the change in weight (i.e. increasing or decreasing). A few examples of this style system include: platform scales and truck scales.
2400 mode in 2000ps
Basic scale system. Product is measured as it is either added or removed from the scale.
2400x16ps
16 controllers, each with its own scale.
25
A model starting with 25 (e.g. 2552) is a system that uses flow meters that provide a pulse output to measure product. These systems can only measure product flow in one direction and require some factor relating pulses to a measure of volume (and occasionally mass).
2550x4ps
Four controllers that share up to 32 flow meters. Each controller can dispense one product at a time.
2552 mode in 2000ps
Two flow meter inputs that can be used to dispense up to two products simultaneously.
2555ps
Up to 32 flow meters that can be used to dispense more than one product simultaneously.
2555x6ps (formerly 2555x4ps)
Six controllers that share up to 32 flow meters. Controllers are able to dispense more than one product simultaneously.
26
A model starting with 26 (e.g. 2650) is a liquid blender. Like models that start with 23, this style of system has two stages: fill and discharge and typically supports other functions found in a liquid blender (e.g. agitation).
2650 mode in 2000ps
Liquid blender system. Product is measured as it is added to a weigh-tank and discharged to the load-out location.
27
A model starting with 27 (e.g. 2755) is a system that uses mass-flow meters to measure product. Mass-flow meters have several advantages over flow meters that output pulses (bidirectional flow, measure both mass and volume, report density, etc.).
2750 mode in 2000ps
Single mass-flow meter load-out system.
2755 mode in 2000ps
Up to 39 mass-flow meters that can be used to dispense more than one product simultaneously.
2755x8ps (formerly 2755x4ps)
Eight controllers that share up to 39 mass-flow meters. Controllers are able to dispense more than one product simultaneously.
2765x8ps
Eight controllers that share up to 39 mass-flow batch registers (typically used for Canadian applications). Controllers are able to dispense more than one product simultaneously.
28
A model starting with 28 (e.g. 2850) is a system designed to measure and blend dry materials.
2850ps
A single weigh-hopper that feeds up to two mixers. Mixers may optionally be equipped with scales. Originally created for use with Waconia dry towers.
2852 mode in 2850ps
A single weigh-mixer with multiple load-out locations.
2853 mode in 2850ps
A single weigh-mixer with one load-out location.
2854ps
Up to two weigh-mixers fed by shared product bins. Originally created for use with Waconia dry towers.
2858ps (obsolete)
Up to two weigh-mixers, for use with 2850ps (prior to support for up to three scales in 2850ps).
2859ps
Weigh-hopper that feeds mixer via conveyor. Weigh-hopper fed by product bins via conveyor.
2866ps (formerly 2856ps)
Two weigh-hoppers that feed a single high-intensity mixer (HIM), which in turn feeds an optional surge hopper. Originally created for use with Sackett dry towers.
2870ps
Up to two weigh-hoppers that feed a rotary mixer. Originally created for use with Doyle floor blenders.
2871ps
Up to two weigh-mixers.
2873ps
Product bins with scales that feed up to two mixers via a conveyor. Product bins can be refilled mid-load when not in use or while paused, ensuring legal-for-trade measurements. Originally created for use with Doyle’s AUTOBATCH equipment.
2875ps
Product bins with scales where product is blended in the conveyance system (a.k.a. loss-in-weight, declining weight or line) blender. Product bins can be refilled mid-load while in use, eliminating the ability to produce legal-for-trade measurements. Originally created for use with Doyle line blenders.
2886ps
Two weigh-hoppers that feed a single high-intensity mixer (HIM), which in turn feeds an optional surge hopper. Product bins may be shared between the two weigh-hoppers. Originally created for use with InterSystems dry towers.
2888ps
Two weigh-hoppers that feed two weigh-mixers. Product bins may be shared between the two weigh-hoppers. Originally created for use with InterSystems dry towers.
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