Belt scale electronics supplied, installed and calibrated across Australia
The Schenck (Qlar) INTECONT® Tersus is the integrator used with Schenck Process MULTIBELT® belt weighers in mining, ports, cement and bulk materials handling. Accurate Industries supplies, installs, commissions and calibrates the Intecont Tersus Australia-wide, for new belt weigher systems and suitable replacement applications. We assess compatibility before recommending an upgrade from older Schenck electronics. Qlar is the current company name for the Schenck Process weighing and feeding business.
Already running a Schenck system? Read our guide to Schenck belt weigher servicing, calibration and fault finding.
Designed for continuous, technical weighing in process sequences, the Intecont Tersus takes the weigh frame load cell signal and the belt speed signal, calculates live feed rate and totals, and delivers that data to operators on its TFT display and to the plant control system over Ethernet or fieldbus. Trade weighing, hazardous-area use and PLC or DCS connections require the appropriate hardware, software and installation. We confirm these requirements when specifying your system.
- Installed belt weigher accuracy depends on the complete system, not the integrator alone
- Legal-for-trade configuration available; complete-system requirements must be checked
- Ethernet access for a service computer; plant communications such as Modbus-TCP require the appropriate option
- Automatic and manual zeroing, automated commissioning and adjustment
- Integrated diagnostics, self-test and simulation mode for commissioning without material
- Power-fail-safe storage of totals and parameters
- Panel mounting or an enclosure package specified for your installation
- Adjustable-brightness TFT display; protect the display and keypad from prolonged direct sunlight
- Supplied, commissioned, calibrated and supported Australia-wide by Accurate Industries
3D product render by Accurate Industries. Screen content is illustrative.
Take a closer look
Explore the front panel, display and rear connections. Select any image to enlarge it.
Original 3D renders by Accurate Industries. Screen content is illustrative; panel-mount clamp plates are not shown. Configuration and fitted options may vary.
Where the Intecont Tersus is used
MULTIBELT® belt weighers
For Schenck Process belt weighers used in production monitoring, stockpile reconciliation and ship, train or truck load out. Trade applications require a suitable complete-system configuration.
- Single and multi-idler belt scales
- Trade weighing configuration available
- Retrofits assessed for compatibility
MULTISTREAM® solids flow meters
Application-specific versions support Schenck MULTISTREAM® solids flow meters. Confirm the software and configuration before selecting replacement electronics or spares.
- Free-flowing bulk solids
- Continuous rate and totalising
- Common operator interface plant-wide
MULTICOR® Coriolis mass flow meters
An application-specific Intecont Tersus version supports MULTICOR® Coriolis mass flow measurement. Confirm the measurement or feeding duty when selecting electronics.
- Powder and fine material measurement
- Rate and total signals for plant systems
- Installation options assessed for the location
Schenck Intecont Tersus specifications
| Specification | INTECONT® Tersus |
|---|---|
| Function | Control electronics / integrator for continuous belt weighers, solids flow meters and Coriolis mass flow meters |
| Display & keypad | TFT graphic display with adjustable brightness; 22-key keyboard with ergonomic menu structure. Optional large remote displays: LED 100 mm, or LCD 45 mm / 100 mm |
| Languages | English, German, Italian, Spanish and French; additional languages can be loaded |
| Weighing functions | Manual and automatic zeroing, automated commissioning and adjustment, simulation mode, integrated diagnostics and self-test, power-fail-safe data storage |
| Network | Ethernet connection for service-computer access; this does not mean Modbus-TCP plant communications are included |
| Fieldbus options | Modbus-RTU, Modbus-TCP, PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET IO, EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet options. Required module or activation depends on the protocol and supplied configuration |
| Digital inputs | 5 binary inputs, optocoupler isolated, 18–36 VDC |
| Digital outputs | 8 relays: max. 230 V; 8 A resistive / 1 A inductive |
| Analogue outputs | 2 × 0(4)–20 mA, galvanically isolated; maximum load 500 Ω |
| Analogue input | 1 × 0(4)–20 mA or 0–10 V |
| Analogue expansion | Optional analogue signal card with 2 additional inputs and 2 additional outputs |
| Power supply | 24 VDC (+50% / −25%), max. 20 VA; optional internal supply 90–264 VAC / 24 VDC |
| Housing options | Panel front IP54; optional IP65 front installation kit. Wall-mounted and stainless steel enclosure options available; confirm the complete assembly rating |
| Approvals | Legal-for-trade version available. Optional ATEX zone 22 frontal installation; suitability depends on the selected assembly and approval conditions |
| Operating temperature | −25 °C to +60 °C standard; −20 °C to +40 °C for legal-for-trade and ATEX versions |
| Storage temperature | −40 °C to +80 °C |
| Manufacturer | Schenck Process (weighing and feeding business now trading as Qlar) |
Reference: Qlar INTECONT Tersus datasheet BV-D2407 EN (V1). Confirm the supplied configuration with us, particularly communications options, enclosure ratings and applicable approvals. Device specifications do not guarantee complete belt weigher performance.
Dimensions, connections & downloads
Reference sheets prepared by Accurate Industries to help identify the unit and plan your installation.
Dimensions & panel cut-out
Front: 297 × 102 mm. Panel cut-out: 282 × 88 mm (+0.5 mm). Installation depth: 203 mm including plugged connectors. Maximum panel thickness: 10 mm.
Download dimension drawing (PDF, 111 KB) →
Rear connection guide
Identify power, load-cell and speed-sensor connections, analogue signals, Ethernet and option slots. Use the approved wiring drawing for your supplied configuration.
View full-size connection guide (PNG, 1.1 MB) →Product specification sheet
A4 overview, key features and technical data. Device accuracy is separate from installed belt weigher performance.
Select either preview to enlarge it. These reference sheets supplement the manufacturer documentation; confirm the model, software and options for your installation.
Upgrading an older Schenck integrator?
If your plant is running older Schenck electronics, send the model, application and existing connections. We assess whether an Intecont Tersus is a suitable replacement and which weigh-frame components, load cells and speed sensors can be retained. Different INTECONT and DISOCONT applications are not automatically interchangeable.
Accurate Industries can specify the replacement, enclosure and communications, then arrange installation, commissioning and calibration to the agreed scope. Any required material comparison or trade verification is confirmed separately.
- Integrator configuration based on the installation data you provide
- Enclosure selection, including stainless steel options, to suit the location
- Required communications option and PLC / DCS integration support
- On-site commissioning and calibration by our field technicians
- Calibration records and scheduled calibration services
- Ongoing service and support for Schenck belt weighers across Australia
When we supply a complete integrator kit in an enclosure, it includes our interface PCB, with pull-out terminals, AC or DC power options and visual pulse indicators. Explore our integrator interface PCB →
Every installation is different, so we work out how the Tersus is mounted with you before we quote. We supply it three ways:
- Stand-alone Ready to fit into your existing panel or switchroom.
- Built into our 316 stainless steel enclosure 400 × 400 × 250 mm, with a viewing window. Ready to mount out near the scale.
- Built into another enclosure to suit the site For installations where it needs to match an existing panel, fit a tight spot or leave room for extra communications gear.
When we supply a complete kit in an enclosure, our integrator interface PCB is included, so the field wiring lands on clearly labelled terminals. Tell us where the integrator will live, how far it is from the weigh frame, and what power and communications you have, and we'll recommend the setup that suits.
Let us help with manuals, wiring diagrams and setup
Get in touch with your Intecont Tersus model and software version. Our technicians work with these integrators every week and can help with manuals, calibration, error messages and fieldbus questions.
Schenck Intecont Tersus frequently asked questions
What is the Schenck Intecont Tersus?
The INTECONT Tersus is an integrator for continuous weighing. Application-specific versions support MULTIBELT belt weighers, MULTISTREAM solids flow meters and MULTICOR Coriolis mass flow meters. In a belt weigher, it combines load-cell and belt-speed signals to calculate rate and totals.
Can the Intecont Tersus be used for legal-for-trade belt weighing?
A legal-for-trade version is available. Tell us how the belt weigher will be used so we can confirm the required complete-system configuration and verification scope. Purchasing the integrator alone does not establish trade approval.
Which PLC and fieldbus protocols does it support?
The Ethernet connection can be used to connect a service computer. Modbus-TCP plant communications are a separate option to confirm for the supplied unit. Modbus-RTU, PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET IO, EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet options are also available, with the required module or activation depending on the configuration. Send your PLC or DCS requirements when enquiring.
Is there a version for hazardous (dust) areas?
The manufacturer lists an optional ATEX zone 22 configuration for frontal installation. A stainless steel enclosure alone does not establish hazardous-area suitability. Send the area classification so the complete assembly and applicable approval conditions can be assessed.
Is the Intecont Tersus suitable for hot outdoor Australian sites?
The installation needs assessment. The temperature limits apply to the operating conditions at the instrument, so solar heating inside an enclosure must be considered. Protect the keypad and display from prolonged direct sunlight, and select the enclosure and any thermal protection for the actual site conditions.
Do you service and calibrate existing Schenck belt weighers?
Yes. Accurate Industries is an authorised Australian distributor for Schenck Process weighing electronics and services, calibrates and repairs existing Schenck belt weighers and integrators, as well as assessing replacements and upgrades. Send your model and application details when enquiring.
Need a Schenck Intecont Tersus, upgrade or calibration?
Tell us your belt weigher model, control system and whether the installation needs trade approval or hazardous-area rating, and we will specify, supply and commission the right Intecont Tersus for the job.
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Contact us now →Technical notes: our technicians’ guide to servicing the INTECONT Tersus.