DISOCONT® Tersus Measurement,

Control and Supervisory System

Modular design

Product line for Mechatronic scales;

a combination of mechanical, electrical
and software components

Local or remote installation

Reduced engineering planning

and wiring costs

Commissioning and diagnostics

are graphically supported

Optional wireless access for service

Application Equipment Operator panel with graphical display

and touchscreen for operation of the
DISOCONT Tersus is a modular system The DISOCONT Tersus electronics scale and/or parameter modifications

for controlling continuous weighing and consist of a main VCU and multiple Integrated web server for browser
feeding applications. The controller is optional expansion VCU’s. Because of its server access to logs, HMI and
used wherever bulk solids need to be modular design approach, a cost-effective
service information
measured, fed or batched with the system configuration is achievable.
use of: Local control station for manual
Central unit VCU for all measurement operation of motors to assist with
Loss-in-weight feeders setup and maintenance
and control functions with interface
(measuring/feeding)
to operator panels and expansion Compatible with DISOCONT Master
Weighfeeders VCU’s Group Controller, see data sheet for
Mass flow meters EasyServe-PC-program for further details
Solids flow meters commissioning and service Optional access via LAN, WLAN and
Fieldbus communication modules Bluetooth
Belt scales
plug into the VCU for transfer of all
Weighing hoppers relevant data to the user’s control The internal DISOCONT Tersus
system communication bus permits a flexible
The DISOCONT Tersus is easily integrated arrangement of the VCU’s, locally or in
into the automation structures of a plant Additional expansion VCU is for cabinets. All modules can be replaced
using the built-in Ethernet interface or discrete I/O and provides expanded with no need for recalibration and
optional fieldbus modules. control of the scale system reconfiguration.

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Technical features for all Functions The VCU precisely controls the
actual feed rate to match the setpoint.
weighing and feeding systems Depending on the type of scale,
DISOCONT Tersus is designed
System accuracy for scales better to acquire the actual feed rate, ex. DISOCONT Tersus routes a control
than 0.05 % (DIN EN 61143-1); [lb/h, t/h, etc.] via: signal to a:
Resolution of the weight signal:
24 million parts Belt load and belt speed for belt Speed-controlled weighfeeder
scales and weighfeeder applications drive or the drive of the feed helix
Galvanically isolated inputs/outputs
Changes in weight of material in Controllable loss-in-weight feeder
Non-volatile process data retention weigh hopper per unit of time discharge unit
for loss-in-weight feeders
Factory presets for easy and Controllable solid and mass flow
quick commissioning feeder prefeeder
Reactive force for solids flow
Interfaces are multilingual, meters In a batch mode, the DISOCONT
selectable and loadable Tersus feeds a preset amount of
Direct mass flow measurement material and then automatically stops
Status, event, calibration, and using the Coriolis force for feeding at the end of the batch. The
batch reports
mass flow meters system has learning features which
use the batch results for automatic
Batch control with adaptive The load of the feeding
accuracy improvement algorithm adaptive accuracy improvement.
screw with automatic calibration
Simulation mode for testing via a check hopper for screw
and learning feeders

Interfaces
Modbus/TCP (standard)
EtherNet/IP (standard)
DeviceNet VCB 28020 Operator Panel VHM 20100
Modbus VSS 28020
Profibus VPB 28020
Profinet VPN 28020 VCU 20100

Fieldbus

Ethernet Service Access

EasyServe VPC 20150 HMI via Web-Browser

DISOCONT Tersus Component – Overview Technical Data

Type hardware Functions DISOCONT Tersus System Unit VCU 20100

VCU 20100 Central control unit, minimum 1 x Standard • Load cell input
per system. Optional expansion via Inputs*) ±6 V, Ri > 87 Ω
up to 2 additional VCU • 2 NAMUR-Inputs
VAI 20100 Single channel analog 0.03 … 3000 Hz for speed or belt
input card sensor, flap limit switches
• 5 Isolated, digital inputs
VAO 20100 Single channel analog
24 V, 20 mA
output card 0(4) ... 20 mA
Optional • Additional load cell input
VAO 20103 Single channel analog
Inputs*) • Up to 2 analog input channels
output card 0 ... 10 V
0(4) ... 20 mA / 0 ... 10 V **)
VME 20102 Load cell interface card
Standard • 1 isolated analog output
(2 cards per VCU max.)
Outputs*) 0(4) mA ... 20 mA, max. 11 V
VEG 20100 VCU for cabinet enclosure • 7 independent relay outputs
VHM 20100 Touchscreen for control panel 230 V / 1 A
mounting (powered by VCU) • Open collector output for external
totalizer 30 VDC / 50 mA
VHM 20110 Portable enclosed touchscreen
with cable Optional • Up to 2 analog outputs
Outputs *) 0(4) ... 20 mA or 0 ... 10 V **)
VPB 28020 Profibus Interface
Serial • 4 Ethernet RJ45, Ethernet/IP,
VSS 28020 Modbus Interface interfaces Modbus/TCP
VCB 28020 DeviceNet Interface • Interface for operator panel local bus
• Interface for expansion VCU
VPN 28020 Profinet Interface • Connection EasyServe RS232
• Optional: 1 x Fieldbus plug in
VPC 20150 Service-Software EasyServe for PC module
VMO 20101 Local motor operator station Power supply 24 VDC ±20 %;
110 V … 230 V -20 % +10 %
50 Hz or 60 Hz; 35 W
Ambient -25 °C ... +50 °C
Type software Functions/Applications temperature outside of the housing
for VCU 20100 Protection class IP20
VBW 20170 Belt Scales Approvals CE, UL, ATEX
VWF 20170 Weighfeeders; DMO, DEA, Multidos *) Control functions are freely assigned using EasyServe.
VLW 20172 Loss-in-Weight Feeder; **) 2 cards per VCU max.
MECHATRON, ProFlex, PureFeed,
SolidsFlow
VCU Housing VEG 20100
VIF 20170 Solids flow meters and feeders;
Multistream, DLM Material Stainless steel
VMC 20170 Mass flow meters; MULTICOR Dimensions (mm) 9.85” x 5.75” x 3.86”
VBC 20170 Multi ingredient batch feeding (250 mm x 146 mm x 98 mm)
For installing DIN rail or for wall
VSF 20170 MULTI-FLEX; screw feeder mounting
VIO 20170 Expansion VCU Protection classes IP20 (IEC 60 529)
DISOCONT Tersus operator panel VHM Optional Fieldbus – interfaces to plant control

VHM 20100 20110 Quantity Maximum of one in main VCU

Display TFT color display Type Profibus DP-V2
4.53” x 3.50” (115 mm x 89 mm) Profinet IO
Input Touch for pen and glove operation Ethernet Modbus-TCP
Ethernet/IP
Power supply 24 VDC 24 VDC DeviceNet
4W 4W Modbus RS232/RS422/RS485
Data All process variables
Ambient temperature 5°-122° F (-15°-50° C) All parameters and configuration
Dimensions W x H 7.95” x 6.06” (202 mm x 154 mm) Via web server:
Depth 1.79” (45.5 mm) 1.97” (50 mm) Logged process data
Protection class
front IP65, 4X indoor IP65
back IP20 Dimensions of the DISOCONT Tersus
Operator Panel versions
Interfaces Ethernet RJ45 for local bus
VHM 20100 VHM 20101 VHM 20110 VHM 20121
Approvals CE, UL, ATEX
For panel Handheld

All information is given without obligation. All specifications are subject to change. © by Schenck Process, 2016
mounting devices
Enclosure for cabinet mounting VEG 20100

Common front dimensions

Schenck Process
746 E. Milwaukee Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
BV-D5084GB

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