Thermo Scientific™

Thermo Scientific™ Ramsey™ IDEA Belt Scale System

Catalog number: RAMSEYFLEXINT-IDEA
Thermo Scientific™

Thermo Scientific™ Ramsey™ IDEA Belt Scale System

Catalog number: RAMSEYFLEXINT-IDEA
The Thermo Scientific™ Ramsey™ IDEA Belt Scale System is a compact solution for light and medium-duty applications when ease-of-installation and economy are key. Particularly suitable for lower value materials and less critical applications, it provides belt load, mass flow rate, speed information, and totalization functionality to an accuracy of ±1%. Ramsey IDEA is widely used in quarries and mines, for cement, agricultural materials, and other industrial commodities and is a cost-effective choice for process monitoring.
 
Catalog Number
RAMSEYFLEXINT-IDEA
Unit Size
Each
Description
Ramsey™ Flex Integrator IDEA
Enclosure Material
Stainless Steel 316
Enclosure Weight
5 kg
Price (USD)
Full specifications
DescriptionRamsey™ Flex Integrator IDEA
Digital Outputs
  • Arm Cortex A7 792MHz Microprocessor
  • Internal 32GB Storage µSD Card
  • Load Cell Sensor 24 Bit 100Hz Sigma Delta
  • Screen 7 in. (17.5 cm) WSVGA 1024x600 Colour 900Nits Capacitive Touch
  • Screen-less version for harsh environments
  • LED indicators for maintenance (internal)
  • Real Time Clock Battery CR1220
Enclosure Size1.6 mm
IP RatingIP66 rating (dust and watertight)
Mounting ConnectionRear mount
Enclosure MaterialStainless Steel 316
Enclosure Weight5 kg
Includes
  • Field mount with HMI, Field mount Blind, or Panel mount with HMI
  • Optional weather shield/ sunshade
Input/Output
  • Two 4-20mA or 0-20mA or 1-5V or 0-5V isolated inputs
  • Four optically isolated 24V @12mA digital inputs
  • Two 4-20mA or 0-20mA or 1-5V or 0-5V isolated outputs
  • Four optically isolated 24V @100mA digital push pull outputs
  • Two serial ports (RS232/RS485)
Interface
  • MODBUS RTU, MODBUS TCP, ETHERNET I/P, PROFINET, PROFIBUS  
  • Supports Dual CANbus for Digitizers 10-1000m cable
Operating Temperature -30°C to 55°C (-22°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature -30°C to 80°C (-22°F to 176°F)
Voltage
  • 24VDC or 110-230VAC 50/60Hz, 15W
  • Wide voltage tolerance range (+-10%)
  • Isolation/Circuit Breaker to be provided by installer
RegulatorycCSAus, CE, ROHS
Unit SizeEach
Catalog Number
Unit Size
Each
Description
Ramsey™ Flex Digitizer
Enclosure Material
Stainless steel 316
Enclosure Weight
2 kg
Price (USD)
Full specifications
DescriptionRamsey™ Flex Digitizer
Enclosure Size1.6 mm
IP RatingIP66 (dust and watertight)
Mounting ConnectionRear Mount
Enclosure MaterialStainless steel 316
Enclosure Weight2 kg
Input/Output
  • Load Cell Sensor 24 Bit 100Hz Sigma Delta 100 measurements per second
  • Single Digitizer has one load cell input
  • Quad Digitizer has four load cell inputs
  • Speed sensor/Opto pulse sensor input
Operating Temperature-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Power SupplyVia the integrator CANbus cable
Storage Temperature -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)
Display TypeCANbus
RegulatorycCSAus, CE, ROHS
Unit SizeEach
Catalog Number
Unit Size
Each
Description
Ramsey IDEA Belt Scale System
Enclosure Material
Polyester
Enclosure Weight
4 kg (8.8 lb.)
Price (USD)
Full specifications
Analog InputsmV signal from load cell
Analog OutputsQuantity: 1, Type: 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 20-0 mA, 20-4 mA selectable, Maximum Load: 500 ohm, Resolution: 12 bit; 4,096 divisions, Linearity: 0.1%, Insulation: Galvanic; 1,500 Vrms
Cable6 conductor, shielded, 22 AWG
DescriptionRamsey IDEA Belt Scale System
Digital InputsQuantity: 3, Type: Static; For dry contact or open collector, Insulation: Optical; 2,500 Vrms; UL E67349, Voltage: 14 VDC internal source, Current: 6 mA
Digital OutputsQuantity: 4, Type: Relay; Dry contact; NO, Insulation: Galvanic; 10,000 M-ohm, Max. Voltage: 240 VAC or 48 VDC
Enclosure Size300 x 250 x 16 mm (H x W xD) (11.81 x 9.84 x 6.3 in.)
Enclosure MaterialPolyester
Enclosure ProtectionIP65; NEMA-4
Enclosure Weight4 kg (8.8 lb.)
Environmental ProtectionWeather-tight, epoxy finish, cast aluminum
Excitation10 VDC or VAC
HousingMax. Current: 0.5Å
Input Impendance380 ohm ±10
Load Cell ConstructionWelded bending beam-type load cell
Load CellsWelded bending beam-type load cell
Load Cell Rating3000 d; Meets OIML R60 & NIST HB-44
Load Cell Output2 mV/V ±0.1%
Load Cell Sizes20 kg (44 lb.); 50 kg (110 lb.); 100 kg (220 lb.); 200 kg (441 lb.); 250 kg (551 lb.); 500 kg (1102 lb.)
Max. Gross Load at Rated Capacity80% of load cell capacity
Min. Net Load at Rated Capacity15% of load cell capacity
MountingDirect to 15.88 mm (0.625 in.) diameter stub shaft on tail pulley, bend pulley or return roll
Mounting HardwareSupplied with coupling, restraint arm and restraint spring
Operating Temperature-10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Output Impendance350 ohm ±3
Overall Humidity<90%
Overload150% of rated capacity
ProtectionIP65; NEMA-4; Internal fuse
Shipping Weight8 lb.
Storage Temperature-20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F)
Temperature Range-10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Voltage110 or 220 VAC selectable standard; +10%-15; at 50-60 Hz; 15 VA
Width (Metric) Belt10-101R-1: 914 mm (36 in.); 10-101R-2: 1,524 mm (60 in.)
TypeDigital, brushless, belt scale
Communication PortsRS 232C for printer
Display TypeDigital
Unit SizeEach
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Catalog NumberSpecificationsUnit SizeDescriptionEnclosure MaterialEnclosure WeightPrice (USD)
RAMSEYFLEXINT-IDEAFull specifications
EachRamsey™ Flex Integrator IDEAStainless Steel 3165 kgRequest A Quote
DescriptionRamsey™ Flex Integrator IDEA
Digital Outputs
  • Arm Cortex A7 792MHz Microprocessor
  • Internal 32GB Storage µSD Card
  • Load Cell Sensor 24 Bit 100Hz Sigma Delta
  • Screen 7 in. (17.5 cm) WSVGA 1024x600 Colour 900Nits Capacitive Touch
  • Screen-less version for harsh environments
  • LED indicators for maintenance (internal)
  • Real Time Clock Battery CR1220
Enclosure Size1.6 mm
IP RatingIP66 rating (dust and watertight)
Mounting ConnectionRear mount
Enclosure MaterialStainless Steel 316
Enclosure Weight5 kg
Includes
  • Field mount with HMI, Field mount Blind, or Panel mount with HMI
  • Optional weather shield/ sunshade
Input/Output
  • Two 4-20mA or 0-20mA or 1-5V or 0-5V isolated inputs
  • Four optically isolated 24V @12mA digital inputs
  • Two 4-20mA or 0-20mA or 1-5V or 0-5V isolated outputs
  • Four optically isolated 24V @100mA digital push pull outputs
  • Two serial ports (RS232/RS485)
Interface
  • MODBUS RTU, MODBUS TCP, ETHERNET I/P, PROFINET, PROFIBUS  
  • Supports Dual CANbus for Digitizers 10-1000m cable
Operating Temperature -30°C to 55°C (-22°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature -30°C to 80°C (-22°F to 176°F)
Voltage
  • 24VDC or 110-230VAC 50/60Hz, 15W
  • Wide voltage tolerance range (+-10%)
  • Isolation/Circuit Breaker to be provided by installer
RegulatorycCSAus, CE, ROHS
Unit SizeEach
RAMSEYFLEXDIG-IDEAFull specifications
EachRamsey™ Flex DigitizerStainless steel 3162 kgRequest A Quote
DescriptionRamsey™ Flex Digitizer
Enclosure Size1.6 mm
IP RatingIP66 (dust and watertight)
Mounting ConnectionRear Mount
Enclosure MaterialStainless steel 316
Enclosure Weight2 kg
Input/Output
  • Load Cell Sensor 24 Bit 100Hz Sigma Delta 100 measurements per second
  • Single Digitizer has one load cell input
  • Quad Digitizer has four load cell inputs
  • Speed sensor/Opto pulse sensor input
Operating Temperature-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Power SupplyVia the integrator CANbus cable
Storage Temperature -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)
Display TypeCANbus
RegulatorycCSAus, CE, ROHS
Unit SizeEach
10121998Full specifications
EachRamsey IDEA Belt Scale SystemPolyester4 kg (8.8 lb.)Request A Quote
Analog InputsmV signal from load cell
Analog OutputsQuantity: 1, Type: 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 20-0 mA, 20-4 mA selectable, Maximum Load: 500 ohm, Resolution: 12 bit; 4,096 divisions, Linearity: 0.1%, Insulation: Galvanic; 1,500 Vrms
Cable6 conductor, shielded, 22 AWG
DescriptionRamsey IDEA Belt Scale System
Digital InputsQuantity: 3, Type: Static; For dry contact or open collector, Insulation: Optical; 2,500 Vrms; UL E67349, Voltage: 14 VDC internal source, Current: 6 mA
Digital OutputsQuantity: 4, Type: Relay; Dry contact; NO, Insulation: Galvanic; 10,000 M-ohm, Max. Voltage: 240 VAC or 48 VDC
Enclosure Size300 x 250 x 16 mm (H x W xD) (11.81 x 9.84 x 6.3 in.)
Enclosure MaterialPolyester
Enclosure ProtectionIP65; NEMA-4
Enclosure Weight4 kg (8.8 lb.)
Environmental ProtectionWeather-tight, epoxy finish, cast aluminum
Excitation10 VDC or VAC
HousingMax. Current: 0.5Å
Input Impendance380 ohm ±10
Load Cell ConstructionWelded bending beam-type load cell
Load CellsWelded bending beam-type load cell
Load Cell Rating3000 d; Meets OIML R60 & NIST HB-44
Load Cell Output2 mV/V ±0.1%
Load Cell Sizes20 kg (44 lb.); 50 kg (110 lb.); 100 kg (220 lb.); 200 kg (441 lb.); 250 kg (551 lb.); 500 kg (1102 lb.)
Max. Gross Load at Rated Capacity80% of load cell capacity
Min. Net Load at Rated Capacity15% of load cell capacity
MountingDirect to 15.88 mm (0.625 in.) diameter stub shaft on tail pulley, bend pulley or return roll
Mounting HardwareSupplied with coupling, restraint arm and restraint spring
Operating Temperature-10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Output Impendance350 ohm ±3
Overall Humidity<90%
Overload150% of rated capacity
ProtectionIP65; NEMA-4; Internal fuse
Shipping Weight8 lb.
Storage Temperature-20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F)
Temperature Range-10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Voltage110 or 220 VAC selectable standard; +10%-15; at 50-60 Hz; 15 VA
Width (Metric) Belt10-101R-1: 914 mm (36 in.); 10-101R-2: 1,524 mm (60 in.)
TypeDigital, brushless, belt scale
Communication PortsRS 232C for printer
Display TypeDigital
Unit SizeEach
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Our experts will work with you to identify the most suitable belt scale system for your application using a portfolio that offers extensive flexibility to fine tune every solution for each individual application. A typical Ramsey IDEA system includes:

The Ramsey IDEA combines economy with accuracy, with a design that offers flexibility, easy set-up, and minimal maintenance. Key features include:

  • No moving parts, for minimal wear and maintenance.

    • Compact design, for easy installation and alignment.
    • Identical interchangeable single or dual scale module configurations, for belt widths up to 1500mm (60 inches).
    • Factory-installed and calibrated overload protection, for safeguarded equipment performance.
    • Pivotless design with no linkages and no place for material build-up, for minimal measurement errors.
    • Durable, high-performance speed-sensing device, for exemplary accuracy and reliability over the long term.
    • State-of-the-art microprocessor-based electronics with 7” HMI touchscreen display, for simple, effective operation.
    • Web based interface, for monitoring and management from a network PC.
    • Extensive communications capabilities, for streamlined integration with existing control platforms.
    • Intuitive to use and calibrate with on-board system diagnostics, for optimal performance with minimal manual input.

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