| This article is about Multi-Recipe SY017 and China | | | | Another company that uses SY017 is Centura Foods |
| Longxin's batching controller JY500A design features. | | | | (in Middlewich, UK): they are makers of Bisto, Paxo |
| Multi-Recipe SY017 batching controller design | | | | and most supermarket own-brand stock cubes. |
| The SY017 Multi-Recipe Batching Weight Controller | | | | The SY017 Weight Controllers at Centura Foods use |
| from Synectic Design is an extremely intelligent batch | | | | the built-in self-computing batching facility, where it |
| weight controller, which can store up to 99 recipes | | | | runs without the need for any manual input during a |
| with up to 16 separate ingredients. | | | | batching run (it doesn't even need to be told when |
| As with all Synectic Design products, the SY017 is | | | | hoppers have been refilled, or how much has been |
| sophisticated yet simple to operate. | | | | added). |
| The SY017 uses an 18 bit ADC, specifically designed | | | | The unit can also allow for a situation where one or |
| to read load cell signals making it much more accurate | | | | more of the components of the mix run out |
| than standard PLC ADC systems which are generally | | | | (mid-batch), therefore eliminating any material |
| successive approximation types with poor noise | | | | wastage. |
| rejection; the unit has a response of 16Hz. | | | | In a two ingredient recipe it can compute the ratio |
| The Weight Controller can accept inputs coming from | | | | and complete a mix. |
| either load cells or flow meters (or both); a remote | | | | The unit uses a full numeric keypad for data entry or |
| stop/start button can also be connected. | | | | if an RS232 link is fitted, it can be remotely controlled |
| The unit has a total of 17 output (6A/270V) relays - | | | | from a computer. |
| 16 can be used for ingredient control and the 17th | | | | With RS232 it can be programmed from a PC or |
| can be used to discharge a hopper or start a mixer | | | | personal organiser. |
| etc after a preset amount of time. | | | | As the Weight Controller has a manual control front |
| An example of this timing feature is for chemical | | | | panel, the unit can be controlled, even if the remote |
| processes where for example a wait or mixing is | | | | computer is not operational. |
| required, or steam added etc for a set period of | | | | The Weight Controller can also be built into a |
| time. | | | | network via an RS485 connection. |
| Each ingredient is controlled by a relay, with | | | | Further expansion is available by connecting the unit |
| automatic in-flight compensation. | | | | to an SY019 multi I/O unit. |
| The operation of each relay in indicated via LEDs on | | | | Options available with the Weight Controller include: a |
| the front panel. | | | | reduced weighing & batching system measuring |
| The Weight Controller's memory can store up to 99 | | | | flow only, or a full system offering the measurement |
| recipes, with a name for each ingredient. | | | | of flow and weight; an RS232 serial interface for |
| Each relay can control the feed of an ingredient, or | | | | connection to PC, personal organiser or printer; an |
| the relays can be operated in pairs switching on a | | | | RS485 interface for networking capabilities and an |
| pump and valve for up to 8 ingredients. | | | | internal data logger. |
| Companies currently using the SY017 Weight | | | | Longxin JY500A batching controller Features |
| Controller include the Kingspan Group - they are the | | | | Apply to quantitative batching scales , weighing |
| largest building components manufacturer in the | | | | system of industrial electronic scales, batching control |
| world, SY017 units are currently being used for | | | | of concrete mixer, bitumen mix |
| chemical blending to produce polymer building | | | | process.-Programmable inputs and outputs |
| systems. | | | | -Filter time is adjustable |
| Kingspan have had uninterrupted production since | | | | -Selectable analog outputs for data indications such as |
| 1996 utilising their Synectic Batch Blending Systems; | | | | flowrate, total ??and speed. |
| the units are used to dispense some chemicals in | | | | -Ignores vibration onand around scales |
| extremely small quantities, demonstrating the SY017 | | | | -Digital electronics. |
| precision control abilities. | | | | |