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Weighing Electronics
Stand-alone electronics
Belt scale
Milltronics BW500 and BW500/L

■ Overview ■ Benefits
• Automatic zero and electronic span calibration
• Alarms for rate, load, speed, or diagnostic error
• On-board Modbus and optional: PROFIBUS DP,
Modbus TCP/IP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and DeviceNet
• Comprehensive weighfeeder control functions

2
• PID control and on-line calibration with optional
analog I/O card
• Differential speed detection with second speed sensor
• Moisture meter input with optional analog I/O card for
calculation of dry weight
• Inclinometer input with optional analog I/O card to
compensate for conveyor slope
• Suitable for belt scale custody approval
• Measurement Canada, OIML, MID, EAC, and NTEP approved

Milltronics BW500 is a full feature integrator for use with both belt
scales and weighfeeders.
Milltronics BW500/L is an integrator for use in basic belt scale or
weighbelt applications.

■ Application
Milltronics BW500 and BW500/L operate with a belt scale and a The PID function may be used for rate control on shearing weigh-
speed sensor. Belt load and speed signals are processed for ac- feeders - where belt loading is constant - but can also control
curate flow rate and totalized weight of bulk solids. pre-feeding devices. Operating in tandem with two or more
weighfeeders, the BW500 may be used for ratio blending and
BW500 can take on lower level control functions traditionally controlling additives. Batching, load out, and alarm functions are
handled by other devices, and it supports popular industrial also provided by the BW500.
communication buses. Its proven load cell balance function
eliminates matching of load cells. Dolphin Plus software may be used for programming the unit on
a PC.
Integrator selection guide1
BW500 BW500/L
(advanced feature set) (basic feature set)
PID control With optional I/O card N/A
Differential speed detection Standard N/A
Online calibration Standard N/A
Trade approval Optional N/A
(OIML, MID, Measurement Canada,
GOST, NTEP)
SmartLinx communications Optional Optional
(DeviceNET, PROFINET, Modbus, TCP/IP, EtherNet/
IP, and PROFIBUS DP)
Modbus Standard Standard
Ratio blending and batching Standard N/A
Moisture and incline compensation • With optional I/O card, or Parameter set
• Parameter set
Multi Span Standard N/A
RD500 connectivity Standard Standard
Relay output 5 2
Time/date stamped printing Standard N/A
mA output 31) 1
mA input 21) 0

1)
mA input/output for BW500 is based on I/O card

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Belt scale
Milltronics BW500 and BW500/L

■ Technical specifications 1
Milltronics BW500, BW500/L Milltronics BW500, BW500/L
Mode of operation Rated operating conditions
Measuring principle Belt scale integrator Ambient conditions
Typical application • Compatible with Milltronics belt Location Indoor/outdoor
scales or equivalent 1, 2, 41), or
61) load cell scales Ambient temperature -20 ... +50 °C (-5 … +122 °F)

2 • Compatible with LVDT equipped

scales, with use of optional interface
board (remotely mounted)
Relative humidity/ingress protection Suitable for outdoor/Type 4X/
NEMA 4X/IP65
Installation category II
Inputs
Pollution degree 4
Load cell 0 ... 45 mV DC per load cell
Design
Speed sensor
• Pulse train • 0 ... 5 V low, 5 ... 15 V high Material (enclosure) Polycarbonate
1 ... 3 000 Hz, or Dimensions 209 W x 285 H x 92 D mm
• Open collector switch, or (8.2 W x 11.2 H x 3.6 D inch)
• Relay dry contact
Weight 2.6 kg (5.7 lb)
Auto zero Dry contact from external device
Power supply
mA See optional mA I/O board1)
Standard AC version
Auxiliary 5 discrete inputs for external con- • 100 ... 240 V AC, ±10 %, 50/60 Hz,
tacts, each programmable for either: 55 VA max.
display scrolling, totalizer 1 reset, • Fuse FU3 = 2AG, 2 AMP, 250 V
zero, span, multi-span, print, batch Slo Blo
reset, PID function or online calibra-
tion, 2nd speed sensor DC version
• 10 ... 30 V DC, 26 W max.
Outputs (load and speed) • Fuse FU2 = 3.75 A resettable
(not user replaceable)
mA Programmable 0/4 ... 20 mA, for rate,
optically isolated, 0.1 % of 20 mA Controls and displays
resolution, 750  load max.
(see optional mA I/O board) Displays Illuminated 5 x 7 dot matrix liquid
crystal display with 2 lines of
Load cell 10 V DC compensated excitation for 40 characters each
strain gauge type, 6 cells max,
150 mA max. Programming Via local keypad and/or Dolphin Plus
interface
Speed sensor(s) 12 V DC, 150 mA max. excitation
Memory Program and parameters stored in
Remote totalizer 1 • Contact closure 10 ... 300 ms non-volatile Flash memory, upgrade-
duration able via Dolphin Plus interface
• Solid state relay contact 30 V DC,
100 mA max. Communications • Two RS 232 ports
• Max. contact on-resistance = • One RS 485 port
36 ohms • SmartLinx compatible
• Max. off-state leakage = 1 uA mA I/O board
Remote totalizer 2 • Contact closure 10 ... 300 ms Inputs 2 programmable 0/4 … 20 mA for PID
duration control and on-line calibration, opti-
• Solid state relay contact rated cally isolated, 0.1 % of 20 mA resolu-
240 V AC/DC, 100 mA max. tion, 200  input impedance
• Max. contact on-resistance =
36 ohms Outputs 2 programmable 0/4 … 20 mA for PID
• Max. off-state leakage = 1 uA control, rate, load, and speed output,
optically isolated, 0.1 % of 20 mA res-
Relay output 5 alarm/control relays, 1 SPST Form A olution, 750  load max
relay contact per relay, rated 5 A at
250 V AC, non-inductive or 30 V DC Output supply Isolated 24 V DC at 50 mA, short cir-
cuit protected
Measuring accuracy
Approvals
Resolution 0.02 % of full scale
BW500 CE, CSAUS/C, FM, Measurement
Accuracy 0.1 % of full scale Canada, NTEP, MID, OIML, GOST,
RCM, EAC, SABS, STAMEQ, KCC
BW500/L CE, CSAUS/C, FM, RCM, EAC, KCC
Options • Speed sensor: MD-36/36A,
MD-256, SITRANS WS300, TASS, or
RBSS, or compatible
• Dolphin Plus: Windows based soft-
ware interface. Refer to associated
product documentation.
• SmartLinx Modules: protocol specif-
ic modules for interface with popular
industrial communications systems.
Refer to product documentation.
• LVDT interface card: for interface
with LVDT based scales

1)
BW500 only.

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■ Selection and ordering data1 2 3 4 5 6 Article No. Order Code

Milltronics BW500 and BW500/L 7MH7152- Further designs
A full-feature, powerful integrator designed for use with 7 7 7 77 - 7 7 7 Please add "-Z" to article no. and specify order code(s).
both belt scales and weighfeeders
Stainless steel tag (69 x 50 mm), Y15
Click on the Article No. for the online configuration in Measuring-point number/identification
the PIA Life Cycle Portal. (max 27 characters), specify in plain text.
Input voltage Manufacturer's test certificate: According to C11
AC voltage
DC voltage
2
3
EN 10204-2.2
OIML/MID approval additional nameplate Y77
2
(submit application data with order)
Auxiliary input/output board
NTEP approval additional nameplate Y78
None A (submit application data with order)
Board with 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs1) B LVDT conditioner card mounted and connected for use G21
with LVDT belt scales
Feature software
Stainless steel, sun/weather shield S50
BW500, 1 ... 6 load cell input A 357 x 305 x 203 mm (14 x 12 x 8 inch)
(advanced feature set) (finished unit is field mounted with enclosure)
BW500/L, 1... 2 load cell input2) (basic feature set) B Stainless steel enclosure, 304 (1.4301),
Auxiliary memory [406 x 305 x 152 mm (16 x 12 x 6 inch),
Nema/Type 4X, IP66; (finished unit is mounted inside
None 0 enclosure)]
Data communications3) • With window A11
SmartLinx ready 0 • Without window A12
SmartLinx PROFIBUS DP module 2 Painted mild steel, [406 x 305 x 152 mm
(16 x 12 x 6 inch), Nema/Type 4, IP65; (finished unit is
SmartLinx DeviceNet module 3 mounted inside enclosure)]
SmartLinx PROFINET module 4 • With window A13
SmartLinx EtherNet/IP module 5 • Without window A14
SmartLinx Modbus TCP/IP module 6 Painted mild steel, anti-vibration enclosure with A15
viewing window [406 x 305 x 203 mm
Enclosures (16 x 12 x 8 inch), Nema/Type 4,
Standard enclosure, no entry holes 1 IP66; (finished unit is mounted inside enclosure)]

Standard enclosure, 4 entries, for M20 glands 2 Painted mild steel, heated enclosure with viewing A35
window for use down to -50 °C (-58 °F);
Trade approval stickers finished unit is mounted inside enclosure
483 x 584 x 203 mm (19 x 23 x 8 inch)
No trade approval sticker A
Not legal for Canadian and EU trade sticker B
4)5)6)
Legal for Canadian trade C
Legal for U.S. trade (NTEP)4)5)6) D
Legal for World trade (OIML), E
European trade (MID)4)5)6)
Approvals
CE, CSAUS/C, FM, RCM, EAC, KCC A

1)
Required for PID control and online calibration, available with feature software option A only.
2) Available with auxiliary I/O option A, and trade approval stickers A, B only.
3)
Required for industrial communications. SmartLinx PROFINET module is certified per standard V2.2.4.
4) Requires use with applicable certified MSI or MMI.
5)
Complete specification data sheet on page 4/27 and submit with order.
6)
Available with feature software option A only.

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■ Selection and ordering data Article No. Article No.

Instruction manuals Spare parts

BW500 and BW500/L, English A5E33482052 Display card 7MH7723-1AF
Note: the instruction manual should be ordered as a BW500 motherboard, AC A5E34320772
separate item on the order.
BW500/L motherboard, AC A5E34320773
All literature is available to download for free, in a
range of languages, at BW500 motherboard, DC A5E34320774

2 http://www.siemens.com/weighing/documentation
Optional equipment
BW500/L motherboard, DC
Fuse, 2 A, 250 V, BW500, BW500/L,
A5E34320775
7MH7723-1DG
Auxiliary I/O card spare 7MH7723-1BJ and SF500, spare

LVDT Conditioners in Nema 4 enclosure 7MH7723-1AJ Lid with overlay and keypad for BW500 7MH7723-1AK
(to interface LVDT Flowmeter/Belt scale without Lid with overlay and keypad for trade approved 7MH7723-1HN
internal pre-amplifier) BW500
Supply voltage regulators, 120 V AC, 60 Hz 7MH7726-1AN Lid with overlay and keypad for BW500/L A5E34699647
Cables to connect BW500, BW500/L, and SF500 7MH7723-1CB Keypads spare for BW500, BW500/L, and SF500 7MH7723-1CD
keypad to motherboard
LVDT card spare, internal to BW500 A5E34699664
SIMATIC Touch panel 277, 6 inch 6AV6643-0AA01-1AX0
Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP module 7ML1830-1PN
SIMATIC Touch panel TP277B, 6 inch 6AV6642-0BA01-1AX1
PROFINET IO module 7ML1830-1PM
SIMATIC Multi-panel MP277, 8 inch 6AV6643-0CB01-1AX1
PROFIBUS DP module 7ML1830-1HR
Programmed MMC for SIMATIC panel TP277 7MH7726-1AW
DeviceNet module 7ML1830-1HT
Programmed MMC for SIMATIC panel TP177B 7MH7726-1AX
Programmed MMC for SIMATIC panel MP277 7MH7726-1AY
SITRANS RD100 Remote displays,
see RD100 on page 2/100
SITRANS RD200 Remote displays,
see RD200 on page 2/102
SITRANS RD300 Remote displays,
see RD300 on page 2/106
SITRANS RD500 web, datalogging, alarming, 7ML5750-1AA00-0
Ethernet, and modem support for instrumentation,
see page 2/110
Large LED display, 150 mm (6 inch) high A5E31871009
characters

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■ Dimensional drawings

16 (0.6) 209 (8.2) Lid screws

172 (6.8) (6 places) 92 (3.6)

Non-metallic enclosure does

267 (10.5)
285 (11.2)
not provide grounding between
connections. Use grounding
type bushings and jumpers.

Conduit entry Lid

Mounting hole (4 places) Enclosure
Customer supplied mounting screws

Milltronics BW500 and BW500/L, dimensions in mm (inch)

■ Circuit diagrams

1 LCA+ V+ 11 21 MA+ TX 31 41 SHLD 51

RLY1
excitation

RS 232
Load cell

2 LCA- S+ 12 22 MA- COM 32 42 T1 + 52

3 LCB+ S- 13 23 SHLD RX 33 43 T1 - 53
RLY2
Load cell inputs

4 LCB- V- 14 24 AUX1 SHLD 34 44 SHLD 54

5 SHLD SHLD 15 25 AUX2 B(+) 35 45 T2 + 55
RLY3
6 LCC+ SIG 16 26 AUX3 A(-) 36 46 T2 - 56
Speed sensor

RS 485

7 LCC- COM 17 27 AUX4 COM 37 47 SHLD 57

RLY4
8 LCD+ CNST 18 28 AUX5 B(+) 38 48 L1 58
9 LCD- +EXC 19 29 COM A(-) 39 49 L2/N 59
RLY5
10 SHLD SHLD 20 30 A - Z SHLD 40 50 60
Speed sensor
Cable signal level
• One load cell:
- Non-sensing: Belden 8404, 4 wire shielded, 20 AWG (0.5 mm 2) or equivalent, 150 m (500 ft) max. SHLD 57
- Sensing: Belden 9260, 6 wire shielded, 20 AWG (0.5 mm 2) or equivalent, 300 m (1 000 ft) max.
• Two/four/six1) load cells: R 58
- Non-sensing: Belden 9260, 6 wire shielded, 20 AWG (0.5 mm 2) or equivalent, 150 m (500 ft) max. T 59
- Sensing: Belden 8418, 8 wire shielded, 20 AWG (0.5 mm 2) or equivalent, 300 m (1 000 ft) max.
• Speed sensor: Belden 8770, 3 wire shielded, 18 AWG (0.75 mm 2) or equivalent, 300 m (1 000 ft) 60
• Auto zero: Belden 8760, 1 pair, twisted/shielded, 18 AWG (0.75 mm 2) or equivalent, 300 m (1 000 ft) max.
• Remote total: Belden 8760, 1 pair, twisted/shielded, 18 AWG (0.75 mm 2) or equivalent, 300 m (1 000 ft) max.
1)
DC version
For four/six load cell scale, run two separate cables of two load cell configuration

Milltronics BW500 and BW500/L connections

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