A new-generation monitor for bucket elevator or conveyor
4B Components
This company recently released its all-new, fourth-generation Watchdog control unit (photo) for monitoring bucket elevators and conveyors. The Watchdog Super Elite (WDC4) is easy to install and simple to set-up. The system processes signals from up to 15 sensors for belt speed, belt misalignment, continuous bearing temperature, pulley misalignment and plug conditions on bucket elevators or conveyors. When an alarm condition is detected, the system will log the details, sound an alarm and provide shutdown control of the elevator/conveyor and feeding system. A new 3.5-in. color graphic LCD screen displays the entire system status at a glance. The WDC4 model now supports belt-speed monitoring for variable-frequency drives, and belt misalignment inputs for contact, pulse and temperature (brass rub block) sensors. The WDC4 also has jog and acceleration monitoring for detecting any equipment issues during the start-up sequence. All Watchdog sensors are CSA Class II, Division 1 approved. Booth 2549 — 4B Components Ltd., Morton, Ill.