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Tried and True Point Level Measurement
BinMaster rotaries offer a cost effective means to prevent bin overflows. The BMRX and MAXIMA+ feature low power consumption, "de-engergized" operation - which shuts down the motor when material is present - and automatic alerts to power failure.
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 BMRX Rotary Level Indicator
Alerts to Bin Levels to Prevent Overfills
 The BRMX rotary paddle bin level indicator provides reliable point level detection and measurement of dry bulk solids in bins, tanks, silos, hoppers and conveyors for materials including grain, feed, plastic pellets, cement and aggregates. Mounted on the top or side of a bin, the BinMaster BMRX alerts operators when bins are full without the rigors and risks associated with climbing and continuously checking bins levels. When material is not in contact with the paddle, the paddle rotates freely. When the paddle comes into contact with dry bulk material, the paddle stops rotating and sends a signal – normally through the use of a horn or light – to alert that the bin is full.
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 Maxima+ Rotary Level Indicator
Advanced Fail-Safe Protection and Status Notification
The MAXIMA+ is BinMaster’s most advanced rotary level indicator featuring a complete fail-safe system that alerts to the loss of power, failure of the motor, or failure of the electronics – making it the best choice for applications where it is essential that the rotary operate continuously and the user be knowledgeable of the unit status. A red LED indicator light on the top of the unit indicates its status, providing for quick visual monitoring of the unit. Appropriate for wide variety of bulk solids including powders, pellets or granular materials, the MAXIMA+ alerts the user to bin status via an audible horn or light wired to the unit. Notification occurs when the paddle stops rotating and is in a covered condition; it alerts again when the paddle begins to rotate as the bin is emptied and the paddle is uncovered.
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The MAXIMA+ can be mounted on either the side of the bin or at the top of a bin using a shaft extension. To prolong motor life and to optimize energy costs, the motor of the MAXIMA+ will “de-energize” once the shaft stops turning when material comes into contact with the paddle, unlike competitive rotaries that will go into a “stalled” condition. When material falls away from the rotary paddle, the motor automatically energizes and the paddle starts rotating. The MAXIMA+ also features a compact screw-top enclosure providing easy access to the motor and electronics. BinMaster offers a variety of stainless steel and polyethylene paddles in single and three-vane designs to accommodate a wide range of industries and applications
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 Mini-Rotary Level Indicator
Compact Rotary Level Control for Small Bins and Hoppers
The economical and compact Mini-Rotary is designed for controlling material levels in smaller bins and hoppers that contain plastics, food, seed, chemicals and other powder and bulk solid materials. Its small size, yet rugged design allows for use of a level sensor where other types of equipment simply will not fit. Its principle of operation is simple, a slow speed motor rotates the paddle when no material is present. Then, when material comes into contact with the paddle, the paddle stops and an alert – such as a light or horn – will notify the operator the bin is full. When the bin is emptied, the paddle again begins to rotate, alerting the operator that a refill is necessary.
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The Mini-Rotary has few moving parts and is simple to install on the side or top of a bin. It is appropriate for a variety of light to heavy materials – allowing for motor torque sensitivity to be easily adjusted. A variety of paddles are available, making it suitable for a wide range of materials. A four-vane polycarbonate paddle is appropriate for light to medium density materials, while a bayonet style polycarbonate paddle is easily insertable and can be used with higher density materials.
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 BinMaster PRO series capacitance probes are reliable and affordable on/off level switches.
BinMaster’s capacitance sensors are used for high and low level detection in bins, silos, tanks, hoppers, chutes and other vessels used for material storage or process manufacturing.
PROCAP I & II
 PROCAP I & II capacitance probes offer interference-free, fail-safe operation & "Quick-Set" calibration. BinMaster’s capacitance sensors are used for high and low level detection in bins, silos, tanks, hoppers, chutes and other vessels used for material storage or process manufacturing. BinMaster PROCAP I & II capacitance probes provide interference-free operation – working far below the RF level of 9 KHz at just 6 KHz. – and will not interfere with two-way radios or other equipment operating in the radio spectrum. Class II hazardous location ratings and a wide assortment of probes and extensions make these capacitance probes appropriate for a variety of solid, liquid and slurry materials.
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 PROCAP IX & IIX
PROCAP IX & IIX capacitance sensors are designed for use in hazardous locations, featuring CSA Class I, Groups C & D and Class II, Groups E,F & G ratings. They are suitable for challenging environments where there is a risk of explosion, detecting high and low levels in bins, silos, tanks, hoppers, chutes and other vessels used for volatile material storage or process manufacturing. These intrinsically safe capacitance probes provide interference-free operation – working far below the RF level of 9 KHz at just 6 KHz. – and will not interfere with two-way radios or other equipment operating in the radio spectrum.
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 PROCAP I 3-A & II 3-A
The PROCAP I 3-A & II 3-A meet rigorous USDA, FDA and 3-A material and design standards for sanitary food and dairy processing. They can be used for high and low level detection in bins, silos, tanks, hoppers, chutes and other vessels used for the storage or manufacture of food or dairy products. They operate by detecting the presence or absence of material in contact with the probe by sensing minute changes (as low as 0.5 pF) in capacitance caused by the difference in the dielectric constant of the material versus the air. They feature a Class II hazardous location rating and are available with a wide assortment of probes and extensions to meet a variety of processing needs.
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 PROCAP I-FL & II-FL
The PROCAP I-FL & II-FL offer “no probe intrusion” and are designed for space constrained areas or applications where material flow or bridging may damage a standard probe. It can be mounted on a bin wall, conveyor housing or a chute. The face of the bottom of the FL serves as the capacitance sensor which features Pro-Shield compensation for material build up and an adjustable time delay of up to 30 seconds to ensure accurate readings. The screw-cap enclosure offers easy access to components, which is especially handy in space-constrained installations.
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 PRO AUTO-CAL
Pro Auto-Cal offers simple and automatic calibration and external testing without having to remove the cover of the unit. Calibration takes just seconds and is performed with the use of a special magnet. This unit also allows for the simulation of either a covered or uncovered condition without accessing the probe assembly or the electronics. A visual LED on the top of the housing indicates sensor status, while temperature-stable calibration and an adjustable time delay of up to 10 seconds allows for settling of material to ensure the most accurate readings.
 PRO REMOTE
The Pro Remote capacitance sensor features remote electronics located in a housing that is separated from the probe making it suitable for high temperature, high vibration, or hazardous environments. It is CSA Class II listed and allows for the electronics to be installed up to 75 feet from the sensing probe and the hostile conditions, depending on the required sensitivity. It offers simple, "Quick-Set" calibration and adjustable sensitivity to less than one picofarad, making it highly reliable in a variety of powders, solids, liquids and slurries.
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 COMPACT PRO
 Compact Pro is a compact capacitance probe for reliable level measurement and plugged chute detection for liquid, powder, granular, and pelleted materials. This probe is designed for tight spaces where proximity switches will not work and is appropriate for use in tanks, bins, silos, chutes, conveyors, pipes and load out hoppers. It features four levels of static discharge protection, which is important for pneumatically conveyed materials
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 Pressure / Diaphragm Switches
BM45 Standard Diaphragm Switch
 The BM45 is a pressure switch that provides simple, low cost point level control with proven, lasting reliability. It is designed for use in bins containing non-hazardous, free-flowing dry materials such as grain, feed, seed or other granular or pelleted materials. The BM45 operates by sensing material pressing against the diaphragm switch. When the swtich is pressed, it activates a sensitive micro-switch that can be wired to a visual (light) or audible (horn or bell) alarm to start or stop a process or alert to high, medium or low levels in bins.
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 BM65 Hazardous Location Diaphragm Switch
The BM65 offers UL Class II, Groups E,F & G explosion-proof certification and can be used in environments where there is a risk of combustible dust. It provides automatic point level indication of free-flowing dry materials and can be installed to detect high, intermediate and low levels. It provides an audible or visual alert when attached to a horn, siren or light. It features simple, rugged construction and long lasting durability.
 Tilt Switches
BM-T Tilt Switch
 The BinMaster Tilt Switch is a versatile, cost-effective level indicator that can be used in a wide variety of applications and materials. Activating an alert when the device tilts at least 15 degrees, it is used to detect high levels of large, heavy materials in bins, tanks and silos. Alternatively, it can be used to detect plugs or clogs in chutes during process operations. The tilt switch features a simple, mechanical design that allows it to also be used as a load sensor when positioned over open piles or conveyor belts.
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- Monitors and Automatically Alarms as Vessel Levels Change
- Works with Diaphragm/Pressure Switches, Rotary Paddles, Tilt Switches, Capitance Probes, and Vibrating Rods
 The BinMaster Point Level Alarm Panel is designed to alert the user to vessel level conditions via a blinking LED light and an audible alarm, saving time and eliminating the need to manually inspect vessel levels. Level indicators – such as a diaphragm switch, rotary paddle, tilt switch, capacitance probe or vibrating rod – are placed strategically at desired points in each vessel, enabling the user to be automatically notified when a bin reaches a full, partially full, or empty level.
The alarm panel can also be connected to an external horn or common alarm to provide alert status from a variety of locations throughout a facility.
 Consolidating information at a convenient centralized location, the Point Level Alarm Panel is available with four to 24 vessel level indicator stations, making it capable of monitoring high and low status for two to 12 separate vessels from a single panel. If desired, an alarm panel may be configured for more than two readings from a single vessel, such as to add a partially full status to be read from additional level indicators placed at other points on a vessel.
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Smart Bob Level Control Monitoring Systems
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 SmartBob2 Remote
Proven Continuous Level Technology
For more than a decade, the SmartBob2 has been providing reliable performance for bulk material level measurement. Combined with user-friendly eBob software, a variety of controllers and wireless devices, SmartBob is proven in applications worldwide.
- The strongest, smartest inventory measurement system on the market
- Measures solids, powders, liquids or slurries
- Minimal contact with stored material
- Service and maintenance-friendly in vessels up to 180 feet
- Sleek, robust, and lightweight housing
- Approved for hazardous locations
- No field calibration or adjustment
- Trouble-free mounting
- Wireless communication options available
- Easily scalable communication capabilities to meet your operational goals
Cable-Based Measurement System
The SmartBob2 remote is the core component of a proven, reliable level measurement system using cable-based sensoring technology. When combined with its powerful Windows-based eBob software program and remote push-button control consoles, SmartBob2 offers the strongest and smartest cable-based inventory measurement system on the market today – with the ability to manage from one up to 128 bins of heights up to 180 feet.
 SmartBob2 can be uniquely configured using a variety of probe designs and extensions for solid, slurry, and liquid applications. Long-lasting, hassle-free service is ensured by SmartBob’s unsurpassed cable cleaning system. SmartBob2 is extremely rugged, featuring the industry’s strongest cable and motor design which is completely sealed in a strong, lightweight molded polycarbonate enclosure which is explosion proof and rated for Class II, Groups E, F & G certifications. Requiring no field calibration, SmartBob2 is easy to install, needs minimal wiring, or can be used with the SmartBob wireless transceiver.
 SmartBob-TS1 Remote
Cable-Based Sensor for Bins up to 40 Feet
The SmartBob-TS1 sensor is an economical and compact inventory tracking system that has been designed to measure solids, powders, liquids or slurries in smaller bins, tanks and silos. The compact, yet rugged design can be mounted on angled or flat roofs and can be used in vessels up to 40 feet tall. Accessories include a variety of mounting flanges to accommodate from 0° and 40° roof angles, pipe extensions to provide cable protection, a selection of probes suitable for a variety of materials, and a gearbox motor heater for when operating temperatures fall below 32°.
 SmartBob-TS1 is installed at the top of a vessel. When prompted to take a measurement, the rugged motor releases a nylon cable from the supply pulley and a weighted sensor probe descends to the surface of the material. When the sensor probe touches the material surface, measurement information is transmitted. This versatile measuring device can be used in conjunction with eBob inventory management software, the SmartBob control console, the BinMaster Remote Start Unit (RSU), and the MUCM communication module. It can be utilized in hardwired applications or with a wireless data transmitter.
eBob Software
Real-Time Data for Intelligent Inventory Management
eBob Inventory Management Software is designed to help users gather real-time inventory data from storage bins. The eBob program works in conjunction with BinMaster SmartBob2 remote level sensors to provide measurement data to a personal computer. This bin measurement monitoring solution collects data from up to 100 vessels and allows for data to be viewed via LAN network connections by authorized users. eBob software generates reports that can be used to increase operational efficiency and provide valuable real-time and historical data used for effective decision making.
 eBob software helps customers more effectively manage bin levels without having to manually inspect and measure each bin, saving valuable time while optimizing bin levels and storage capacity. It provides for highly affordable inventory tracking for any size of operation using computer-based technology to provide detailed information. Instead of “making rounds” to obtain manual readings, customers can log on to a personal computer, log-in using their unique password, and then view real-time data on their bins. It is easy to use and requires no special training or support.
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 SmartSonic Ultrasonic Transmitter
Continuous, Non-Contact Level Measurement
The SmartSonic is designed for continuous non-contact level measuring and monitoring of tanks, bins, and silos. Its transmitter features high efficiency, narrow beam design technology using a wide frequency bandwidth to enhance operation in difficult applications. It is designed to perform particularly well in harsh environments where vessel temperatures vary, using a temperature sensor to automatically compensate for temperature changes, ensuring consistent accuracy of readings. The unit's transducer uses a built-in, self-cleaning operation to eliminate buildup or condensation.
 Simple, push-button calibration allows for full and empty tank distance to be set in moments. The transmitter range allows for level readings from 0.4 to 90 feet in liquid applications and one to 45 feet in many powder and bulk solid applications. Its modular design allows a SmartSonic application to be scalable and configurable for a multiple number of transmitters, relays, current loops, PC and PLC interfaces. Offering various voltage options, the SmartSonic transmitter can be powered with 12 to 30 VDC or 110/230 VAC. When used with optional RS-232 or RSD-485 connections, a SmartSonic can interface directly to a PC allowing for data collection, parameter changes, and transmitter diagnostics.
 SmartWave Pulse Radar Transmitter
Non-Contact Measurement for Distances up to 100 Feet
SmartWave is a very accurate, low-noise pulse radar transmitter for distances up to 100 feet. It is designed to allow for the tracking of any material from the tip of the rod antenna to the bottom of the tank, regardless of the tank shape or environmental conditions. It is highly sensitive and reliable over time; any build up on the rod antenna does not deteriorate the performance of the radar probe. Its unique radar design eliminates problems when a target is close to the antenna, while also providing for optimal performance and accurate measurements.
It offers simple two-point, push-button calibration making it appropriate for a range of materials, having been proven in a variety of powder and bulk solid application and can also be used for other critical non-contact applications for food, beverages or chemicals. The SmartWave transmitter also features a low dialectic mode setting, which allows it to work with dielectrics around two and higher. SmartWave can accommodate output of a 4 to 20 mA signal and offers optional RS-232 or RS-485 connections, allowing it to be networked to other devices.
 SmartSonic SmartWave Display
This display module can be used with either SmartSonic or SmartWave transmitters for remote indication of bin levels. The display unit houses up to five display modules in a NEMA-4X enclosure enabling the convenient reading of up to five bins at a single location. Display module options include either a versatile modular bar graph display with optional dual set points and relay outputs or a 51-segment bar graph with a four-digit LED display with standard relay and analog outputs.
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3D Level Scanner
 Using patented acoustics-based technology, the BinMaster 3DLevelScanner measures bin contents at multiple points making it one of the most accurate devices on the market today. Its advanced technology penetrates dust, allowing it to perform reliably where radar and ultrasonic units have failed. The 3DLevelScanner provides the user a scaled 4-20 mA output that can represent either the product or headroom volume.
 Using an optional HART, TCP/IP, GPRS or RS-485 connection, the user can also connect to the scanner using the 3DLevel Manager software. The 3DLevel Manager software charts the level of the bin over the course of each day allowing for historical tracking, which creates data that is useful for operations management and inventory planning purposes. It tracks bin volume over time, which can be helpful for operations that risk downtime if bins get too full or empty.
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3DLevelScanner Technical Data
 3DLevelScanner*
Revolutionary Non-Contact Measurement
The 3DLevelScanner uses non-contact, dust penetrating technology to create a visual map of the material surface in storage and process bins. It measures the material surface at multiple points to accurately calculate the volume and mass, even in conditions where the material surface is highly irregular. The 3DLevelScanner operates at extremely low frequencies, allowing it to penetrate through high moisture and dust with very little loss of signal power. The processor obtains signals based upon the estimated times of arrival and direction of received echoes, and generates a 3-dimensional image of the surface that can be displayed on a remote screen. Whereas most technologies measure with a single point time-of-flight, the 3DLevelScanner uses both time-of-flight and direction using three independent channels to transmit and receive which enables it to make highly accurate measurements.
The 3DLevelScanner can work in small to very large bins and can measure up to 200’ tall and 150’ wide. It is versatile and can accommodate a wide variety of vessels or containers including open bins, bulk storage rooms and warehouses. The 3DLevelScanner is offered in three models –‘S’ for single point level measurement, ‘M’ which adds mapping capabilities, and ‘MV’ with both mapping and visualization graphics tools – for flexibility for any application and budget.
Suited for most powder or bulk solid material, it is proven to perform in coal, cement, aggregates, flyash, chemicals, fertilizers, food, grain, plastic pellets and powders. Any industry requiring accurate, non-contact measurement technology will benefit including feed, grain and seed; cement, aggregates and concrete; fertilizer; milling and food manufacturing; biofuels and ethanol; chemicals and pharmaceuticals; plastics manufacturing; power; mining and quarries; paper and wood pulp; primary metals and power.
 3DLevel Manager Software*
User-Friendly Inventory Measurement & Analysis
The 3DLevelScanner can measure the level, volume and mass of powder and bulk solid materials in almost any kind of container including large bins, bulk solids storage rooms and warehouses. It measures the material level at many points throughout the bin, and then calculates the volume and mass of powder and bulk solids.
Each 3DLevelScanner comes with the 3DLevel Manager software appropriate for the model purchased. The software is used to load individual bin parameters and information regarding the material being measured, to ensure that measurement data is accurate. The software displays measurement results and creates a historical log of measurements that can be used for analysis and inventory planning purposes. For the "M" and "MV" versions of the software, the 3DLevel Manager Software also creates a visual map of the physical surface of the material.
Mapping capability is ideal for bins where material fills the bin unevenly making the topography of the bin highly irregular – such as bins with multiple filling sites, very large bins, or for materials that tend to pile or clump. 3DLevelScanner is proven to perform even in extremely dusty environments, where other technologies have failed to work reliably. Plus, it is great for non-contact situations where you want to prevent the measurement device from touching the material such as foods or highly corrosive materials
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 Flow Detect 1000
Flow / No Flow Detection for Solids and Powders
The BinMaster flow detect system consists of two components – the FDS1000 Remote Sensor Probe which is mounted in a pneumatic pipeline, gravity chute or feeder – and the FDC1000 Control Console which is mounted in an area accessible for users to read the console during operations. The system promotes continuous and efficient operations by informing users that solid or powder materials are flowing and alerts them if the flow status has changed, power has been lost, or if communication between the Remote Sensor Probe and the Control Console has been interrupted.
 The FDS 1000 Remote Sensor Probe is a high quality, industrial grade instrument that senses flow / no-flow conditions using Doppler technology (microwave) to provide highly reliable and sensitive motion detection. It works by transmitting a low energy signal through a Teflon process seal into the material flow stream. A portion of the signal is reflected back to the sensor, with the movement of material causing a frequency shift – called the Doppler shift – which is used by the sensor to detect material flow.
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Dust Detect 1000
Continuous Monitoring of Particulate Emissions
The Dust Detect 1000 is a single device dust detector that has been specifically designed to continuously monitor the flow of particulate emissions from small stacks and emission points being passed through an air filtration system. It easily installs in the exhaust ductwork and can be used with several types of filtration systems. The probe on the Dust Detect 1000 is able to recognize abnormal particulate levels outside user-defined preset parameters and initiates an alarm when changes in emission exceed these levels.
Dust Detect 1000 utilizes triboelectric technology, whereby the collision and interaction of particles with the probe rod cause a small electrical charge transfer to occur. This small electrical charge provides a signal that is monitored by the electronics. It is designed to prevent false readings, even if an accumulation of dust forms on the sensor rod. Emissions readings are averaged, not smoothed, to eliminate false alarms. It can be set to make pre-warning indicator alerts to potentially hazardous situations or be set to provide an instantaneous alarm or one-minute averaged readings. BinMaster offers a 4-20 mA output for applications where Dust Detect 1000 will be used with a PLC.
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