Maintain accurate and reliable material flow measurement despite aging solids flowmeter electronics and unavailable spare parts.
Avoid expensive full system replacement and the long plant downtime it would cause.
Preserve the existing conveyor infrastructure and mechanical setup while modernizing measurement technology.
Improve data transparency and enable more modern communication options for integration into higher-level control systems.
Extend the operational lifetime of existing flowmeter equipment in harsh industrial environments (e.g., cement production).
Retrofit existing solids flowmeters using SITRANS WFS300 sensing heads, which match the flange dimensions of the old units, enabling simple replacement.
Modify only the impact plates, which require adjustment to match inlet geometry and product fall characteristics.
Upgrade outdated integrators with SF500 integrators that provide:
Ethernet/IP, PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET
Multispan function (8 settings)
Integrated PID controller for rate control
Option to integrate SIWAREX WP341 HF modules into SIMATIC ET 200SP for centralized automation and diagnostics.
Support future upgrades to SIWAREX WT500 weighing terminal for enhanced HMI, diagnostics, and sustainability features.
Major cost savings because only sensor components and impact plates are replaced—not the entire measurement system.
Minimal downtime thanks to drop‑in replacement of sensing heads without major mechanical modifications.
No need to alter the existing conveyor process before or after the flowmeter—ensuring stable operations.
Extended asset lifetime and continued reliable measurements in harsh conditions (e.g., fly ash, cement).
Improved data transparency and secure communication through modern integrator interfaces (PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, PROFIBUS).
Better process control via integrated PID control for feeders and multispan configuration for different materials.
Compatibility with existing systems (SIMATIC PLCs, distributed I/O), enabling smooth integration.
Supports preventive maintenance and higher plant availability via advanced diagnostics in SIWAREX modules.
