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Impulse II Asphalt Plant CONTROL SYSTEM
Impulse II Asphalt
Plant CONTROL SYSTEM
Impulse II Asphalt Plant Control System utilizes
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technology
and Windows®-based operator interface software to
precisely control and monitor asphalt plant operations,
on-site or remotely.
Impulse II Specifications
Programmable Controller Features
Activity Log
Allen Bradley SLC505 series hardware
Records all operator and system activities
(for 1-year period)
®
P-I-D (Proportional Integral Derivative) process
control technology
Designed for operation in harsh environments
Data Logger
Step-by-Step Instructions Guide the
Operator Through Calibration
Procedures For:
Belt scales
Asphalt meters
Records process variables (for 2-year period)
Feeder bins
Material flow rates
Filler systems
Temperatures
Personal Computer Features
Fiber systems
Pressures
Additive systems
High-speed Pentium® processor
Mix cost
Silo scales
Windows® XP
Fuel flow rates
Fuel-to-air ratio controls
17 in (431.8 mm) LCD monitor
Many other operational variables
Simultaneous calibration of scales and meters
Inkjet printer
Data recorded at 15-second intervals
Six-minute calibration tests
Three-year on-site manufacturer’s warranty
Viewable via trend graphs, printouts,
production reports
Certification tests
Flash EEPROM backup
Ethernet communications
Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS) System
PLC programming software
Plant Diagnostics
Operator uses real-time displays
Menu-driven selections to each section of
plant equipment
Shows status and location of all control system
inputs and outputs
Data exportable to other programs (Microsoft
Excel® and others)
Control System Features
Automatic proportioning of all mix materials
Automatic sequencing of mix startup and
shutdown
Motor start/stop
Shows status of system interlocks
Safety interlocks
Wire numbers are stamped every few inches on
control wires
Automatic burner control
Remote access via modem allows factory
personnel to diagnose problems
Automatically change mixes “on the fly”
Remote Plant Monitoring
Automatic baghouse cleaning and airflow control
Automatically divert mix to another silo when
changing mixes
Database for storing multiple feeder bin
calibrations
On-the-fly feeder calibration
Three-point belt scale calibration and linearization
Plant Graphics Color Display
Displays real-time status and values of
plant operations
Pre-configured to match actual plant configuration
User-friendly operation via color and animation
Mouse-activated control panels
Voice-prompted, step-by-step startup procedure
guides and trains operator in correctly starting up
plant operations
Stores unlimited number of mix formulas
Mix Cost Analysis
Monitor plant operation
Allows mix designs to be imported or exported via
Excel spreadsheets
Calculates, displays and records real-time
cost-per-ton of mix
Analyze costs, trend graphs, totals and more
directly from your office
Reduces waste at startup and shutdown
– Material costs
“Hot Start” and “Hot Stop” functions
– Fuel costs
Access via network, dial-up, Internet, local
or wireless
Automatic digitally controlled fuel-to-air ratios
– Power costs
Backward compatibility increases the system life
– Other costs can also be added to mix cost
(labor, etc.)
View any system display
Data Recordation
Impulse II records and stores for retrieval
operational data on system hard drive
Alarm Log
Records all system alarms (for 1-year period)
Totalizes materials, fuel, daily production and
tons wasted
Non-resettable totals for all scales and total tons
produced by plant
Material and specifications subject to change
without notification.
Important Note: All electrical specifications
used herein refer to U.S. standards of voltage
and frequency. Any electrical equipment that is
factory-installed will be compatible with power
availability requirements of any customer’s
country.
Effective Date: October 2009. Product specifications and prices are subject to change without notice or obligation. The photographs and/or drawings in this document are for illustrative
purposes only. Refer to the appropriate Operator’s Manual for instructions on the proper use of this equipment. Failure to follow the appropriate Operator’s Manual when using our
equipment or to otherwise act irresponsibly may result in serious injury or death. The only warranty applicable to our equipment is the standard written warranty applicable to the
particular product and sale and Terex makes no other warranty, express or implied. Products and services listed may be trademarks, service marks or trade names of Terex Corporation
and/or its subsidiaries in the USA and other countries. All rights are reserved. Terex is a registered trademark of Terex Corporation in the USA and many other countries. Copyright 2009
Terex Corporation.
Terex Roadbuilding
P.O. Box 1985, Oklahoma City, OK 73101
(405) 787.6020 1-888-TEREXRB
www.terexrb.com