ALL Power Labs - Continuous Feed Hopper System
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Product Overview:
The custom ECU, using an open-source processor with an APL -designed circuit board, reads data from sensors installed in the hopper and opens the gate valve when the feedstock is low, then signals the motorized feed transport to reload the hopper. Once it detects the hopper is full, the ECU shuts off the feed transport then closes the gate valve. This smart automation also reads gate position and motor-current sensors to assure safe operation for both operators and the Power Pallet. If problems are detected, the ECU will set the Continuous Feed system into various safe and stable modes and trigger alarms to alert the operator.
Technical Specifications:
Performance
- Fill Cycle 30 min - 90 min
- Feedstock Volume/Fill: 0.15 m3
- Weight: 30 kg - 65 lbs
- Open-Close Time: Less than 15 seconds
- Feeder Control 10 A , 12V DC relay 2-wire NO
- Mounting: Standard hopper, Cam-locking ring
- Open Cycle Time: Less than 1 minute
- Overfill Protection: Software interlock
- Error Handling: Alarms and safe recovery
Time between fill events varies according to electrical load and feedstock type
Major Components Included
- Lid Mount Gate Valve: Stainless steel, Self sealing
- Valve Drive Motor: Brushed 12V DC
- Valve Drive System: Fast-travel stainless steel, Precision Acme screw
- Electronic Control Unit: Self-contained operation, Open-source software
- Wiring Harness: Plugs into PP harness
- Level Sensing: Rotary paddle sensors, One upper, one lower
- Position Sensing: Inductive PNP
- Alarm Output: 10A, 12V DC Relay
- Feed Control: Logic-controlled relay
Conveyor system (Not Included)
Conveyor System Specifications
- Feedstock Lift Conveyance: 15 m3/hr minimum feed rate
- Fill Funnel: 300 mm diam. output
- Conveyance Switchgear: 10A, 12V DC max signal