Smart Measurement

Technology for Smart Factories

Measuring amplifiers, weighing electronics and software solutions
made by HBK
 It's never been so easy to improve processes

When automating factory processes, a smoothly running

­measuring system is key to improving efficiency, reducing Maximizing productivity:
downtime and saving costs. HBK offers flexible and economical Analog and digital measurement chains guarantee
solutions for process automation, production control and precise, reliable and traceable measurement results
­industrial w
­ eighing applications.

For manufacturing pharmaceutical products and automotive components or

processing raw materials such as sheet metal or paper, HBK’s sensors, industrial
electronics and software are perfectly harmonized and adaptable to your Effortless connectivity:
individual needs – whatever your industry.
Modern and adaptable interfaces enable integration
in any system
Measurement technology helps to optimize a wide
variety of applications in production environments:

• Industrial process control

• End-of-line tests Efficient operation:
• Asset monitoring Integrated algorithms, filters and smart functions allow
• Filling, sorting and checkweighing for real-time control and predictive maintenance
• Dynamic weighing in logistical applications

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Industrial Electronics

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Industrial
process
control
Keeping track of all the important
processes in the smart factory is key
to ensuring the best possible results.
HBK's intelligent amplifiers and
industrial process control software
have been developed and optimized
for typical applications, for example:

• Industrial process control

• End-of-line tests
• Asset monitoring
 Measurement technology for zero-error production

Press load monitoring

Pressing is an essential task in many different manufac- Monitoring the exact force applied during the pressing and piezoelectric and classic force transducers for use
turing environments, for example, for manufacturing process is critical for quality control. HBK offers a wide in presses. Combined with precise industrial measuring
tablets, coins, and sheet metal and forming presses. range of strain gauges, analog and digital strain sensors, amplifiers with integrated monitoring algorithms, they
will keep your processes perfectly under control.

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Strain gauges, SLB, U2 Hydraulic/servo presses, tablet press machines ClipX, PMX (smart amplifier) PLC, cloud (automation)
(strain, force sensors)

Monitoring joining processes

Inline process monitoring of riveting, welding and other HBK supplies measurement chains consisting of precise functions and flexible automation interfaces.
joining systems and assembly systems for household and robust single and multi-axis sensors, and also mea- All this will increase the efficiency of any industrial
goods, and the automotive and aircraft industries, for surement amplifiers with integrated real-time monitoring production and assembly plant.
example, greatly reduces scrap and machine downtimes.

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SLB, CST (piezo and strain sensors) Clinching/punching machine, welding gun digiBOX, MP85 (smart amplifier) PLC, cloud (automation)

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End-of-line testing and asset monitoring

End-of-line testing
When quality matters, end-of-line test benches play a motors are tested to ensure they function properly. HBK test rigs that are not only reliable but also support
crucial role. Components with stringent reliability require- offers sensors and industrial measurement amplifiers, as automation. The software is available off the shelf
ments or complex units such as gearboxes, seat adjust- well as matching software solutions for end-of-line or as a modular programming kit.
ers, braking systems, complete turbines and (electric)

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U9M, T210, MCS10 Engine, gearbox ClipX, digiBbox, PMX (smart amplifier) PLC, cloud (automation)
(force, torque and rotational speed sensors)

Asset monitoring
Monitoring equipment is essential in many technical This applies to industrial machines such as printing amplifiers with intelligent interfaces and suitable
applications. By keeping an eye on the machine's condi- presses as well as wind turbines or even hydroelectric software from HBK are designed for this task.
tion, downtimes can be reduced and damage prevented, power plants. Strain gauges, strain sensors, force and Continuous load monitoring helps to extend service
for example, by planning preventive maintenance. displacement sensors and multichannel measurement life and maximize performance.

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Strain gauge, SLB, KMR+, U3 Structural Monitoring, Printing press digiBOX, PMX (smart amplifier) PLC, cloud (automation)
(strain and force sensors)

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 Complete
weighing
solutions
Weighing is indispensable in many
different industrial processes, such
as the chemical, medical, building
materials or food industries.
Precise measurements ensure that
nothing is wasted. HBK’s weighing
electronics and software help to
optimize processes in applications
such as:

• Process and level weighing

• Filling, dosing, checkweighing
• Scale manufacturing
• Vehicle scales

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Industrial weighing

Process and level weighing

In many industrial applications, controlling complex specifically designed load cells and matching weighing systems with on-site display and operation or integrated
sorting, weighing and batching processes quickly and electronics with integrated algorithms for precise meas- in large industrial systems with the help of HBK’s open
accurately is a challenge. HBK offers a wide range of urements – either as stand-alone solutions in small automation concept.

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Z6, RTN (load cells for static weighing) Dosing, filling, silo, conveyor belt weighing DSE, WTX110 (smart amplifier) PLC, cloud (automation)

Filling, dosing, checkweighing

The food industry is faced not only with customer regulations (EHEDG). HBK's robust weighing amplifiers digital load cells for checkweighing enable the stand-
demands for freshness and quality, but also with the for the food industry and its certified load cells for alone evaluation of light barriers and control of ejectors,
constant requirement to produce more efficiently while hygienic or even aseptic applications have been keeping the PLC free for other control tasks.
complying with national and international hygiene specifically developed for this purpose. Additionally,

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PW22, FIT7 Filling machine or multi-head combination weigher DSE, PAD (smart amplifier) PLC, cloud (automation)
(load cells for dynamic weighing)

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 Scales for any application

Scale manufacture
Scales are everywhere. We see them in everyday life at scales and platform scales. HBK is one of the leading designed to meet the highest demands for precision and
the supermarket checkout or in the post office, but many suppliers of weighing technology for scale manufacture. reliability. In addition, HBK is a component supplier only
more are used in industrial environments, for example, Thanks to decades of experience in weighing technology, – not a competitor.
tank and container scales, medical scales, counting HBK load cells, accessories, amplifiers and software are

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SP4M, PW6 (load cells for scales) Postal scale, medical scale PAD, AD105D (smart weighing electronics) PLC, cloud (automation)

Vehicle scales
Vehicle scales have to meet very special requirements to including robust, digital load cells based on strain gauge as printers or a second display, or integrated in any
ensure effective and economical weighing of large masses. technology, a matching weighing terminal with digital process automation system. HBK's mobile app and
In many cases, digital load cells are the ideal choice for this display and an extensive choice of interfaces. This means weighing software enable remote control and the
task. HBK offers a complete vehicle weighing solution that truck scales can be easily connected to devices such remote display of measured values.

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C16, RTN (heavy-duty load cells) Truck scale, rail car scale WTX110 (smart weiging instrument)
Additional displays, printer

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The intelligent
service and
maintenance
solution
When everything is up and running,
efficient service and maintenance are
key to a long service life and maximum
productivity.

HBK's service and maintenance system

is ideally suited for this purpose.

• Verification of measurement results

• Calibration of machines
• Process optimization

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 Measurement technology for a long service life

Maintenance made easy: when it comes to regular checks additional features of a tablet computer, allowing techni- the web server and the pre-installed data viewing
of measuring chains in machines and production lines, cians to perform service checks much faster. Moreover, software. If required, the measurement data can be
good equipment makes all the difference. HBK‘s ScoutX ScoutX can be used as an industrial signal conditioner, transferred to a production server or to a cloud via
system combines the benefits of a powerful and smart with the added benefits of an on-site display, a camera the integrated WLAN or OPC UA interfaces.
measuring amplifier with the convenient handling and for documentation, and many built-in features such as

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Sensors for force, strain, torque, speed, Production equipment under test ScoutX (ClipX inside) Visualization via web server,
temperature and displacement Smart Service measuring instrument data storage, cloud

High-quality measurement technology for the

experts and innovations of tomorrow
Practical training is an important part of learning. Students
and trainees benefit from experimenting and practising
with state-of-the-art measurement technology.

Strain gauges, sensors and load cells from HBK can be

combined with industrial measuring amplifiers with
automation interfaces to create countless solutions for
a wide variety of training applications. This also gives
young innovators the opportunity to develop new
technologies from scratch.

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Single-channel amplifier

Single-channel amplifier PAD PAD105D/AD112D DSE ClipX

Device and application The digital inline amplifier turns each Digital amplifier board converts analog Digital sensor electronics combine Signal conditioner for the smart factory
analog load cell or force sensor into a strain gauge signals into digital signals dynamic signal processing and internal with seven sensor technologies and
digital all-rounder (RS485 and CANopen) (RS495 and CANopen). calculation channels with efficient various connectivity options, internal
for use in tough conditions. communication (smart functions) via calculation channels (smart functions)
industrial Ethernet in a robust housing. and data logging options. Your entry into
the IIoT.

Sensor input type and 1 sensor (SG, 4-wire) 1 sensor (SG, 4-wire) 1 sensor (SG, 4/6-wire) 1 sensor (SG, 4/6-wire full/half/
channel count quarter-bridge, 4 SG parallel), PT100,
Poti, V, mA, including factory calibration
certificate, TEDS Plug & Measure

Resolution, accuracy and 24-bit, 0.01% 6000d=e 24-bit, 0.01%, 6000d=e 24-bit, 0.01% 10000d=e 24-bit, 0.01% (SG),
bandwith (BW) 120 Hz BW AD105: 20 Hz BW, 200 Hz BW 3.8lHz BW digital-out,
AD112: 120 Hz BW 2 kHz BW analog-out

Digital inputs (DI), digital outputs 1 × DI, 1 × DO, 1 × DI, 1 × DO, No DIO, 2 × DI, 2 × DO,
(DO) and analog outputs (AO) no AO no AO no AO 1 × AO (V/mA)

Interfaces CANopen, 4-wire RS485 CANopen, 4-wire RS485 (AD112D), 2-wire Profinet, EtherCAT Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP,
RS485 (AD105D) Modbus TCP, OPC UA, REST

Software PanelX PC-software, PanelX PC software, Web server, API, PWA, Web server, API (MS+Linux), driver,
3-byte command set 3-byte command set Android-App Android app, data viewer/logger software

Features Digital filter, limit switches, Digital filter, limit switches, Digital filter, limit switches, peak Digital filter, high/low pass, limit
checkweigher: pre-trigger, post-trigger, checkweigher: pre-trigger, post-trigger, detection, checkweigher: pre-trigger, switches, peak detection, checkweigher:
level trigger, 0 tracking level trigger, 0 tracking post-trigger, level trigger, 0 tracking pre-trigger, level trigger, 0 tracking
Filler: fine/coarse/residual flow Filler: fine/coarse/residual flow Filler: fine/coarse/residual flow algorithm, logical functions, matrix
compensation, PID controller, counter,
differentiatior, integrator, signal genera-
tors, data storage

Legal for trade OIML R76, R51 OIML R76, R51

Protective mode IP68/IP69k IP20 IP68/69k, EHEDG (food grade) IP20, mounted on DIN rail

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 Multichannel amplifier

Multichannel amplifier digiBOX MP85 PMX

Device and application 1- to 4-channel digital sensor electronics combine Two-channel process controller for fast fitting and Industrial multichannel DAQ and control system for your
dynamic and synchronized signal processing and inter- joining applications brings transparency and quality test benches and industrial application in production
nal calculation channels with efficient communication into your production. You freely choose the predefined lines and machine and structural health monitoring.
(smart functions) via industrial Ethernet in a robust internal evaluation methods. With its internal calculation channels (smart functions)
housing. and Codesys SoftPLC (IEC61131), it can run and control
your application.

Sensor input type and 1 – 4 sensors, SG 4/6-wire full-bridge or piezoelectric 2 sensor-channels (Y/X or Y/t) 4 – 16 sensor channels
channel count (4 SG parallel/channel), SG 4/6-wire or piezo with preamplifier, inductive sensor, (SG 4/6-wire, full/half-bridge, 3 SG parallel/channel),
TEDS Plug & Measure LVDT, Encoder, SSI, Poti,V, time), inductive sensors, V/mA, frequency, encoder, inductive
TEDS Plug & Measure pick-up, SSI, including factory calibration certificate,
TEDS Plug & Measure

Resolution, accuracy and 24-bit, 0.01%, 6000d=e 24-bit, 0.1% (SG) 24-bit, 0.05% (SG), 0.1% (V/mA), 0.5% (PT100)
bandwith (BW) SG: 4 kHz BW, Pz: 20 kHz (per channel) 1 kHz (each channel) 2 kHz BW (SG), 3 kHz BW (V/mA), 6 kHz BW (freq)

Digital inputs (DI), digital outputs 4 × DIO I/O function selectable, 5 × DI, 8 × DO, 1 × DI, 4 × DO (with Profibus or Profinet), 8/16 × DI, 8/18 × DO,
(DO) and analog output (AO) 4 × AO (V) No AO 5/10 × AO (V)

Interfaces Profinet IRT, EtherCAT, PowerLink, Modbus, OPC UA Profibus, CANopen, Profinet with Gateway Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, CANopen,
CODESYS SoftPLC and web visualization

Software Web server, API, data streaming FASTpress-Suite, PME-Assistant, INDUSTRYmonitor, Web server, API (MS+Linux), driver, catman DAQ
API software

Features Digital filter: high/low-pass, limit switches, Digital filter: limit switches, peak detection, Y/X or Y/T Digital filter: high/low-pass, limit switches, peak
peak detection evaluation via 9 tolerance windows, tolerance band or detection
Checkweigher: pre-trigger, level trigger, algebra, logical envelope curve, overall result and statistics for each Checkweigher: pre-trigger, level trigger, algebra, logical
functions, matrix compensation, PID controller, counter, window, process data storage on internal SD card or on functions, matrix compensation, PID controller, counter,
differentiator, integrator, signal generators, data storage PC/server via Ethernet differentiator, integrator, signal generators, data storage

Legal for trade OIML R76, R51

Protective mode IP67 IP20, mounted on DIN rail IP20, mounted on DIN rail

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Display amplifier

Display amplifier WTX110 WTX120 ScoutX (ClipX inside)

Device and application Weighing terminal for tough environments, for example, DIN rail-mounted weighing terminal with high 10-inch touch tablet PC with integrated ClipX measuring
in truck scales and process weighing connectivity – the perfect all-rounder for your weighing amplifier offering seven sensor technologies, various
applications connectivity options, internal calculation channels (smart
functions) and data logging options. Drop-proof to 1m,
rugged display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, fanless.
Your guarantee of efficient service and maintenance.

Sensor input type and channel 1 sensor (SG, 4/6-wire analog, 8 SG parallel, 1 sensor (SG, 4/6-wire analog, 8 SG parallel, 1 sensor (SG, 4/6-wire full/half/quarter-bridge,
count 32 sensors (digital-RS485) 4 SG parallel), PT100, Poti, V, mA, including factory
calibration certificate, TEDS Plug & Measure

Resolution, accuracy and 24-bit, 0.01% 10000d=e, 30000=d 24-bit, 0.01% 10000d=e, 24-bit, 0.01% (SG),3.8lHz BW digital-out,
bandwith (BW) 3 Hz BW 30000=d 3 Hz BW 2 kHz BW analog-out

Digital inputs (DI), digital outputs 2 × DI, 2 × DO 2 × DO, or 2 × DI 2 × DO 1 × AO (V/mA), or 4 × DI 4 × DO, 2 × DI, 2 × DO,
(DO) and analog outputs (AO) 1 × AO (V/mA) or 4 × DI 4 × DO 1 × AO (V/mA) 1 × AO (V/mA)

Interfaces 4-wire RS232 or RS485 4-wire RS232 or RS485, ClipX: Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC
or USB or Ethernet Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus-TCP UA, REST, ClipX-bus for connecting up to 5 more ClipX
or 1 × DI + 2 × DO tablet PCs: WLAN, GPS, BT4.2, NFC, front/read camera

Software PanelX PC software, PanelX PC software, W10 IoT with ClipX web server (operation and
API, PWA, Android app API, PWA, Android app visualization) , Data-Viewer/Logger-software

Features Digital filter, limit switches, Digital filter, limit switches, Digital filter, high/low-pass, limit switches, peak detec-
standard weighing standard weighing tion Checkweigher: pre-trigger, level trigger, 0 tracking
Filler: fine/coarse/residual flow, Filler: fine/coarse/residual flow, algebra, logical functions, matrix compensation, PID
counter, truck scale, Alibi memory, external controller, counter, differentiatior, integrator, signal
Alibi memory, external display and printer generators, data storage

Legal for trade OIML R76, R51, R61 OIML R76, R51, R61

Protective mode IP68/69k IP20, mounted on DIN rail IP65 (front), IP20 (rear), desktop or panel-mount

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 Automation made easy

HBK's software solutions and interfaces for the Smart Factory can • Intuitive web-based user interface for any device with
be flexibly adapted to your individual needs, whether for measurement a web browser

data acquisition, visualisation, parameterisation, cloud connection or

maintenance.
• Ready-to-use or customizable (programming kit)
PC software

• APIs and drivers as a ready-made programming kit with

templates for creating individual GUIs

The right mix of IT and OT

Ethernet

MES/ERP HBK‘s ClipX combines a signal conditioner and an IIOT edge

Cloud data services device in one unit. With ClipX, raw or pre-processed measurement
data is fed into the time-critical machine and plant control
network (OT). Compressed measurement values and production
Every ClipX has an
data are transmitted to a cloud or local production server (IT).
OPC UA interface
There, they feed cloud services such as production and logistics
control, as well as machine service and preventive maintenance.

Machine to machine
communication
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Industrial Ethernet

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Small Data Size Large

(time-critical) (not time-critical)

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