Description
K-Tron 0000025153 CARD
The K-Tron 0000025153 CARD is a main control circuit board module manufactured by Coperion K-Tron, a global leader in precision industrial feeding and material handling systems. This card is typically installed inside the control enclosure or controller unit of K-Tron loss-in-weight feeders, volumetric feeders, and continuous batching systems.
Core Functions & Key Features
- Signal Processing & Data Acquisition: Processes high-precision sensor inputs—such as signals from K-Tron’s Smart Force Transducer (SFT) load cells—to monitor instantaneous mass flow rates and totalized material weights in real time.
- Closed-Loop Control Algorithm: Runs closed-loop control logic to modulate motor drives (inverters or servo drives), ensuring materials are dispensed continuously at exact target rates.
- Industrial-Grade Noise Immunity: Designed for harsh manufacturing environments (plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals) with robust electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), vibration resistance, and thermal tolerance.
- Modular Plug-and-Play Design: Uses a standard rack-mount/slot form factor within K-Tron control cabinets (e.g., K-Vision or KMC systems), enabling straightforward field maintenance and quick replacement.
Key Applications
This control card is deployed across industries requiring high-accuracy continuous feeding and dosing:
- Plastics & Polymer Processing: Multi-component dosing for extruders and compounding lines.
- Chemicals & Advanced Materials: Quantitative feeding of powders, granules, and liquid additives.
- Lithium Battery & Energy Storage: Precise metering of cathode/anode raw materials and slurry additives.
- Food & Pharmaceuticals: Recipe-driven continuous manufacturing lines where strict weight tolerances are required.
💡 Maintenance & Replacement Guidelines:
- ESD Safety: Always wear an anti-static wrist strap before handling the card to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging onboard microprocessors and sensitive components.
- Backup Configuration Data: Before removing an existing card, export and save a backup of the system configuration and load cell calibration parameters via the controller UI.
- Verify Onboard Jumpers: Prior to powering up a replacement card, confirm that all jumpers and DIP switch settings match the original board configuration exactly.
