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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.

Features:
• Economical, regardless of number of units installed
• 5th generation eBob PC-based inventory management software
• Output and display consoles for one up to 120 bins
• Requires no field calibration or adjustment
• Advanced microprocessor-based system with built-in measurement reliability
• Minimal ongoing operational and maintenance cost
• Hazloc approval Class II
• RS-485 network with wiring distance up to 4,000 ft.
• Simple daisy-chain wiring allows for easy installation
• External wireless options available

Applications:
• Rugged, simple, and dependable inventory measurement system for solid, liquid and slurry materials in vessels up to 180 feet
• Works in dusty and very demanding applications
• Vendor-managed inventory
• Plastics, chemicals, coal, concrete, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, feed, grain, aggregates and many other materials

 

The SmartBob AO level sensor features an integrated 4-20 mA analog output to a PLC for monitoring bin level measurement data. A simple push-button user interface built into the SmartBob AO circuitry is used to configure the settings for each SmartBob AO. To set up the SmartBob AO, the user opens the device to access the keypad and steps through a series of push-button settings to set the interval timer, units of measure, 4 mA and 20 mA drop distances, maximum drop distance, and the Relay 1 and 2 functions. Once setup is complete, measurement data is sent directly to a PLC, with all settings for the bin saved in the non-volatile memory of the SmartBob AO.

The SmartBob AO with built-in 4-20 mA output can easily replace any 4-20 device by simply installing the SmartBob on the top of the bin and wiring the sensor to the existing 4-20 input. When the SmartBob AO takes a measurement, it automatically transmits an updated analog signal containing the measurement data. The SmartBob AO can be programmed to initiate a measurement utilizing an internal timer to take readings at a predetermined time interval or an external start input can be used to take a measurement immediately, should one be needed. Two configurable relay outputs can be used to alert to measurement status or high, low or error alarms.

Features:
• Direct 4-20 mA analog output
• Alternative to using consoles or software
• Simple user interface to configure the sensor
• Measures bins automatically in timed intervals
• Two relays configurable with four different options
• Initiate measurements via interval timer or external start input
• Two current source options for supplying power to 4-20 current loop

Specifications:
• Power Requirements: 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz
• Ambient Temp: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
• Process Temp: Up to 500°F (260°C)
• Measurement Range: Up to 180’
• Measurement Rate: 2 feet per second
• Accuracy: ± 0.25% distance measurement accuracy
• Mounting: 3”- 8” NPT
• Enclosure: Molded polycarbonate
• Enclosure Type: NEMA 4X, 5, 9 & 12

Applications:
• Operations that prefer direct 4-20 mA analog output versus using the C-100 console or eBob software
• Rugged, simple, and dependable inventory measurement system for solid, liquid and slurry materials in vessels up to 180 feet
• Works in dusty and very demanding applications
• Vendor-managed inventory
• Plastics, chemicals, coal, concrete, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, feed/grain, aggregates and many other materials

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.

Features:
• Economical, regardless of number of units installed
• 5th generation eBob PC-based inventory management software
• Output and display consoles for one up to 120 bins
• Requires no field calibration or adjustment
• Advanced microprocessor-based system with built-in measurement reliability
• Minimal ongoing operational and maintenance cost
• RS-485 network with wiring distance up to 4,000 ft.
• Simple daisy-chain wiring allows for easy installation
• Built-in wireless options available

Specifications:
• Power Requirements: 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz
• Ambient Temp: -20°F to +140°F (-29°C to +60°C)
• Process Temp: Up to 140°F (60°C)
• Measurement Range: 60 feet
• Measurement Rate: 1 foot per second
• Accuracy: ± 0.25% distance measurement accuracy
• Mounting: Special bolt on or 3”- 6” NPT
• Enclosure: Rotational molded polyethylene
• Approvals & Certifications: NEMA 4X (IP65)

Applications:
• Rugged, simple, and dependable inventory measurement system for solid, liquid and slurry materials in vessels up to 60 feet
• Vendor-managed inventory
• Plastics, chemicals, coal, concrete, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, feed, grain, aggregates and many other materials

The BinMaster MultiBob inventory management system allows from two to 32 SmartBob sensors to be mounted in a single bin, tank, silo or any other vessel containing powders or bulk solid materials. The measurement data from each sensor is averaged in the advanced eBob software based upon user-defined parameters to provide a single level measurement and percentage full for the bin. By taking and reporting measurements in multiple locations, there is more detailed data available to users about the material in their bin. Depending on how many Smart Bob sensors are mounted in the bin, the user can use the data to determine conditions such as cone up or cone down, whether there are high and low spots in the bin, and which filling or emptying points they want to target in multiple-fill, multiple-discharge point bins.

The MultiBob system is useful when installed in any bin where the user wants more data to determine inventory levels. The measurement data as reported in feet or meters by the SmartBob sensor is very precise and repeatable. Each sensor measures in the same location every time, detecting level changes in bins containing difficult to measure material, such as large diameter bins where material tends to pile up. Grain bins such as 105’ or 130’ diameter or million bushel bins as well as bins with multiple filling and emptying points are common applications for MultiBob. MultiBob can be used to measure the level in covered storage bins, flat storage warehouses and stockpiles where a single measurement is not adequate.

In addition to multiple point measurement, the advanced eBob software allows the user to add a strapping table to the bin parameters to further personalize the data for a particular bin. Strapping tables are helpful when the material in the bin tends to compact, which makes the bulk density of the material higher at the bottom of the bin than the top. In a non-linear vessel, the addition of a strapping table will improve the estimated volume of material in the tank

Features:
• Two to 32 SmartBob sensors on a single vessel
• Software averages level for selected sensors
• View levels for one sensor or all sensors
• Can indicate cone up or down conditions
• Detects high and low spots
• Strapping tables for custom vessel configuration
• Takes measurements at user-defined intervals
• Initiate measurements on demand
• Automated alerts for various alarm conditions

Specifications:
• Power Requirements: 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz
• Ambient Temp: -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
• Process Temp: Up to 500°F (260°C)
• Measurement Range: Up to 180’
• Measurement Rate: 2 feet per second
• Accuracy: ± 0.25% distance measurement accuracy
• Mounting: 3”- 8” NPT
• Enclosure: Molded polycarbonate
• Approvals & Certifications: Listed for Class II, Groups E, F, & G Hazardous Locations
• Enclosure Type: NEMA 4X, 5, 9 & 12

Applications:
• Any bin where the user wants more measuring points
• Bins containing material prone to accumulate in piles
• Large diameter bins where material tends to be uneven
• Grain bins such as 105’ or 132’ diameter or million bushel bins
• Bins with multiple filling and emptying points
• Operations where more data is desired to determine inventory levels
• Bins containing difficult to measure material
• Covered storage bins and flat storage warehouses and stockpiles 

BinCom modules allow a SmartBob sensor to send data to the BinView web application to provide instant access to bin level data on any device with an Internet connection. A SmartPhone, tablet, or PC can be used to get timely, remote data access to all level measurements from local and corporate-wide locations. BinCom is used to manage the inventory of powders and solids in bins, tanks and silos either on premises, at other corporate locations, or a customer or vendor location miles away.

A battery-operated BinCom module is installed with each SmartBob sensor, either affixed to the SmartBob housing or installed close by. When the SmartBob sensor takes a measurement at its predetermined interval, the BinCom module “wakes up” and sends level data via a BinCom gateway over a secure Cellular data transfer network to BinView application software in the Cloud. The data is accessed by authorized users via the Internet via a SmartPhone, tablet, or PC using secure login credentials assigned by an administrator.

Features:
• Access inventory levels whenever and wherever you need them
• Get automated text or email alerts where vessels are ready to fill
• Data visibility and sharing for VMI (vendor managed inventory) programs
• Controlled access to data by individuals within your company or by your customers
• Saves time, energy, manpower, and enhances customer service
• Eliminates manual measurements, climbing, and improves employee safety
• Prevent out-of-stocks, reduce safety stocks and inventory carrying costs

Applications:
• Monitoring inventory via a SmartPhone, tablet or PC connected to the Internet
• Used in conjunction with SmartBob sensors for remote monitoring of bin levels
• For all types of powders, granules and solids contained in bins, tanks and silos
• For a single bin or an entire network of bins at a single location or corporate wide
• Vendor managed inventory (VMI) data sharing with customers or vendors

The SmartBob HM is an innovative version of BinMaster's proven SmartBob weight-and-cable based level sensor for mounting on the side of the bin, tank or silo. The SmartBob HM – for horizontal mount – can be used when it is not possible to install the sensor on the top of the bin. The SmartBob HM features a rigid extension that is custom-made from 12” to 36” long to install on the side of the bin through a 4” opening. Precise level measurements are taken at pre-determined time intervals at a location directly below the probe to continuously monitor the inventory of material inside of the bin.

The SmartBob HM continuous level sensor works like an automated tape measure, but eliminates the need to climb bins for manual measurements to reduce the risk of accidents in the workplace. Like all models of SmartBob sensors, it helps save time, money, and increase employee safety by sending level measurement data directly to a control console or eBob software installed on a PC. It is listed for Class II, Groups E, F, & G and enclosure types NEMA 4X, 5 and 12, ensuring the sensor is safe to use in locations where combustible dust may be present. It can be used in a mixed network of SmartBobs that are installed on the top of the bin or are monitoring other materials for a complete inventory management solution.

Features:
• Rigid extension in custom lengths from 12” to 36” long
• Innnovative design to install on the side of the bin
• Precise level measurements taken directly below the probe 
• Works like an automated tape measure, but eliminates the need to climb bins
• Sends level measurement data directly to a control console or eBob software installed on a PC
• Listed for Class II, Groups E, F, & G and enclosure types NEMA 4X, 5 and 12 
• Installs on the side of the bin through a 4” opening

Applications:   
• For mounting on the side of the bin, tank or silo
• Horizonal mounting for use when it is not possible to install the sensor on the top of the vessel
• Precise level measurmements taken at pre-determined time intervals
• For monitoring the level of powders and bulk solids
• Versatile for most every industry and solid or powder
• Can be used in hazardous locations where combustible dut may be present