A Schenck belt weighing installation combines mechanical equipment, sensors and electronics. Identifying each part makes it easier to request the right manual, investigate a fault or plan a replacement. The name on the integrator does not, by itself, identify the frame, load cells or speed sensor connected to it.
Accurate Industries services Schenck belt weighers and weightometers in Australia. For calibration, commissioning and parts enquiries, see our Schenck belt weigher and INTECONT Tersus servicing guide.
What does the belt weigher integrator do?
The integrator uses the belt-loading and speed signals to calculate mass flow rate and accumulated mass. Its configuration includes the scale geometry, sensor inputs, calibration and any outputs used by the plant. A working display does not establish that these settings or the incoming signals are correct.
INTECONT Plus
INTECONT Plus is an earlier generation encountered on existing installations. Record the full designation, software version and fitted interface options before requesting support. Procedures and event messages need the matching manual; instructions for a Tersus should not be applied to a Plus simply because both are INTECONT instruments.
INTECONT Tersus
Tersus provides a graphic display and application-specific configuration. The manufacturer’s measuring-electronics literature covers applications beyond belt weighing, so confirm that the unit and software suit the installed equipment. See our INTECONT Tersus product page for supply information.
Ethernet needs clarification: a connection used for computer setup or service does not establish that a plant communications protocol is included. Modbus TCP is not standard on the units Accurate supplies. Confirm the required protocol and fitted options when specifying a unit.
INTECONT Satus
Satus is another INTECONT instrument family. Identify the application and installed connections from its own documentation. Do not assume its excitation, speed inputs or communications are interchangeable with Plus or Tersus equipment.
Where do DISOCONT, MULTIDOS and MULTIBELT fit?
These names describe different parts of the range. MULTIBELT refers to belt weighing equipment, while MULTIDOS is associated with weighfeeding equipment. DISOCONT is an electronics and control family used across several weighing and feeding applications. It is not limited to one mechanical feeder type.
A measuring belt weigher reports material flow and total. A weighfeeder also forms part of a system that regulates feed rate, commonly by controlling belt speed. Establish whether the installation only measures flow or participates in process control before changing its controller or outputs.
The weigh frame and weigh-quality idlers
The frame transfers the relevant belt load to the load cells. Alignment, freedom of movement and the condition of the weighing and adjacent idlers affect the force being measured. Material build-up, binding, damaged bearings or an unsuitable conveyor position can produce errors that changing an integrator setting will not resolve.
Inspect the mechanical installation before adjusting calibration. Our weigh-quality rollers and idlers page explains the supply route for these components.
Load cells, junction boxes and field wiring
Load cells convert applied force into an electrical signal. Capacity, sensitivity, excitation, wiring arrangement, mounting and environmental suitability all matter when assessing a replacement. A matching physical size or connector is insufficient evidence of compatibility.
Depending on the installation, junction boxes or interface assemblies bring the field wiring together. Check the actual drawings and labels before changing sense links, channel connections or shielding. See our load cell identification and supply information.
Accurate’s integrator interface PCB is supplied with a complete integrator kit in an enclosure. It is an Accurate assembly, and is not automatically included with a standalone integrator.
The belt speed sensor
The speed measurement needs to represent actual belt movement. Mechanical drive condition, wheel contact where applicable, pulse scaling and electrical compatibility all need checking. NAMUR and voltage-pulse inputs are not interchangeable without assessing the equipment. Record the sensor model, supply requirements and pulses per revolution where available.
Can different generations be used together?
Sometimes an existing frame or sensor can be retained when electronics are replaced. That decision requires a compatibility review, condition assessment and commissioning plan. Check load cell excitation and impedance, speed input, power supply, enclosure fit, output requirements and PLC communications. Back up the existing configuration before work starts and verify the completed installation against a suitable reference.
What information should I send for Schenck support?
- Frame and integrator nameplates, serial numbers and software version.
- Photos of the display, complete fault message and accessible equipment labels.
- Load cell and speed sensor details, plus drawings if available.
- The symptom, operating conditions and any recent mechanical or electrical work.
- Site location, shutdown constraints and required plant interfaces.
Unknown details are fine. Take photos only from a safe position; opening electrical enclosures or inspecting moving equipment requires appropriate site procedures and qualified personnel.
Email photos to admin@accurateindustries.com.au, use our contact form for a written enquiry, or call 1300 101 666.
For manufacturer documentation, use the Qlar service and documentation route and request the manual matching the installed model and software.
Need a manual for your equipment?
Talk to us about manuals for your equipment. Send the make, model, serial number and software version (a photo of the label is fine) and we’ll help you find the right document.