The Thermo Scientific Ramsey IDEA

Product Specifications
Model 10-101 belt scale system provides
basic rate information and totalization
functions in processes involving non-
critical or lower value materials with
an accuracy of ±1%. This belt scale
system provides vital information that
allows you to effectively manage and
efficiently operate your business by
Thermo Scientific monitoring production output and

Ramsey IDEA inventory or regulating product loadout.

A Belt Scale System for Conveyor

Weighing of Bulk Materials

Specifically designed for operations The weighing assembly consists of either

where economy and ease of installation one or two modules, depending on conveyor
are important considerations, the Thermo width. Compact and designed to attach to
Scientific Ramsey IDEA “Model 10-101” the conveyor’s stringers, the modules
belt scale system is ideally suited for support the weigh idler and measure the
applications in processes involving either weight of material on the belt.
non-critical or lower value materials. It The speed sensor is mechanically
provides basic rate and totalization connected to the conveyor’s large diameter
functions that can be used for control tail pulley and generates a stream of pulses.
and/or production output monitoring. Each pulse represents a unit of belt travel.
The RamseyTM IDEA belt scale system The frequency of the pulse stream is
is ISO-9001 certified and continues our proportional to belt speed.
Belt Speed Sensor Advantages longstanding tradition of providing high The electronics integrate the output signals
• Rugged, cast aluminum housing quality, reliable and innovative weighing from the scale module(s) and speed sensor
suitable for outdoor installations products to the process industries. to arrive at a rate of material flow and
• Digital pulse generator means Its proprietary design is the result of many the total material passed over the scale.
no brushes to adjust or replace years of experience in thousands of belt The electronics also function as the system’s
scale applications around the world. power supply and incorporate all the
features that allow calibration, operation
How the System Operates
and diagnostics for the entire system.
This belt scale system consists of three major
elements: the weighing assembly, the belt
speed sensor and an electronic integrator.
Features & Benefits

Ramsey IDEA Belt Scale System

Dual Load Cell Model

Ramsey 60-12 Digital

Belt Speed Sensor Ramsey Mini 11-101
Electronic Integrator

The Scale Modules The Electronic Integrators

The proprietary Ramsey IDEA belt scale is unlike any other single- The Thermo Scientfic Ramsey Mini 11-101 electronic integrator is a
idler scale. It consists of either one or two completely assembled simple, low cost, microprocessor-based integrator. It is easy to operate
Thermo Scientific Ramsey 10-101 scale modules. Each module and has a simple, straightforward calibration procedure. It provides
contains a load cell in a pivotless assembly with factory installed basic information on Rate and Total, and also has indicating LED’s
and calibrated overload protection. for Ready, Alarm Fail, Span Cal, Zero Cal and Run. The Ramsey Mini
The system’s single module version is for use on conveyors 11-101 electronic integrator comes standard with a 4-20 mA output
with belt widths up to 914 mm (36 in). This scale module mounts and is available with an optional serial output that allows the
to a support beam that spans the conveyor stringers. connection of the integrator to a printer.
The system’s dual module version is for use on conveyors with belt This belt scale system is also available with the powerful and
widths up to 1,524 mm (60 in). The weighing assembly consists of versatile advanced electronics of the Thermo Scientific Ramsey
two identical modules with right and left side steel mounting brackets. Micro-Tech 2000 series or Thermo Scientific Ramsey Micro-Tech
Each bracket mounts directly to the conveyor stringer with two bolts. 3000 series of electronic integrators. These integrators have
expanded features and options to address more complex
Each module features:
requirements. For more information about the Micro-Tech series
• Factory installed and calibrated overload protection
of electronic integrators, please refer to the separate catalog.
• Pivotless design with no linkages to introduce errors
• No moving or wearing parts to cause potential maintenance problems Performance Guarantee
• Compact design for easy installation and alignment On factory-approved installations, we warrant that the Ramsey IDEA
• No place for material to build up and cause measurement errors belt scale system will weigh and totalize to a value within ±1%
• Identical scale modules fit on any belt width and are interchangeable of the test value when calibrated against a known test weight,
chain, or our standard electronic calibration.
The Belt Speed Sensor
The test rate must be between 25% and 100% of the scale
The Thermo Scientific Ramsey 60-12 digital belt speed sensor is
system’s calibrated capacity. Test duration is defined as at least
the most reliable and accurate speed-sensing device ever developed
three circuits or revolutions of the belt, at least 400 counts on the
for belt scale service. Direct-coupling the sensor to the conveyor tail
master totalizer, and at least six minutes running time. Its warranty
pulley, snubbing roll or a large diameter return roller ensures accurate
is subject to the scale system being installed, operated and
belt-travel readout. No wheels ride on the belt, which eliminates
maintained in accordance with factory instructions.
problems related to material build-up and slippage.
Ramsey Model 10-101-R1 — Single Load Scale Module Dimensions

Thermo Scientific Ramsey IDEA

294 mm
(11.59 in) Local cell cable exit (PG9 fitting and 1828.8 mm [6 ft] flexible conduit)
Support beam Weigh idler

10 mm
(0.38 in)

25 mm
(1 in)

64 mm Inside stringer
(2.5 in) dimension
96 mm
(3.77 in)
* * * * * * *All idler spacings in scale area must be equal.
-3 -2 -1 WI +1 +2 +3

Belt Travel

Maximum idler roll T.I.R.

235 mm 130 mm Not to exceed 0.38 mm (0.015 in) [7 idlers]
(9.24 in) (5.12 in)

220 mm Idlers from [-2] to [+2] must be shimmed

(8.66 in) 6.35 mm ± 0.762 mm (0.25 in ±0.03 in) above belt line

Ramsey Model 10-101-R2 — Dual Scale Module Dimensions

Weigh idler

10 mm
(0.38 in)

25 mm
(1 in)
Inside stringer
dimension

* * * * * * *All idler spacings in scale area must be equal.

-3 -2 -1 WI +1 +2 +3

Belt Travel

Maximum idler roll T.I.R.

225 mm 130 mm Not to exceed 0.38 mm (0.015 in) [7 idlers]
(8.87 in) (5.12 in)

33 mm 62 mm 220 mm Idlers from [-2] to [+2] must be shimmed

(1.3 in) (2.44 in) (8.66 in) 6.35 mm ± 0.762 mm (0.25 in ±0.03 in) above belt line
 Specifications

Thermo Scientific Ramsey IDEA Belt Scale

Ramsey 10-101-R1 and 10-101-R2 Scale Modules
Minimum Net Load at Rated Capacity 15% of load cell capacity
Maximum Gross Load at Rated Capacity 80% of load cell capacity
Available Load Cell Sizes 20 kg (44 lb), 50 kg (110 lb), 100 kg (220 lb), 200 kg (441 lb), 250 kg (551 lb), 500 kg (1,102 lb)
Maximum Belt Width 10-101R-1: 914 mm (36 in)
10-101R-2: 1,524 mm (60 in)
The Load Cell
Load Cell Welded bending beam-type load cell
Load Cell Output 2 mV/V; ±0.1%
Excitation 10 VDC or VAC
Load Cell Rating 3000 d; Meets OIML R60 & NIST HB-44
Temperature Range -30°C to +80°C (-22°F to +176°F) safe; -10°C to +40°C (+14°F to +104°F) compensated
Overload 150% of rated capacity
Input Impedance 380 ohm ±10
Output Impedance 350 ohm ±3
Environmental Protection Hermetically-sealed; IP67
Load Cell Construction Stainless steel
Cable 6 conductor, shielded, 22 AWG
Ramsey 60-12 Belt Speed Sensor
Type Digital, brushless
Mounting Direct to 15.88 mm (0.625 in) diameter stub shaft on tail pulley, bend pulley or return roll
Housing Weather-tight, epoxy finish, cast aluminum
Mounting Hardware Supplied with coupling, restraint arm and restraint spring
Shipping Weight 3.6 kg (8 lb)
Ramsey Mini 11-101 Electronic Integrator — Field Mount Enclosure
Size 300 mm (11.81 in) high x 250 mm (9.84 in) wide x 160 mm (6.3 in) deep
Material Polyester
Weight 4 kg (8.8 lb)
Protection IP65; NEMA-4
Ramsey Mini 11-101 Electronic Integrator — Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature -10°C to +50°C (+14°F to +122°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Overall Humidity <90% without condensation
Ramsey Mini 11-101 Electronic Integrator — Power Requirements
Voltage 110 or 220 VAC selectable standard; +10%-15; at 50-60 Hz; 15 VA
Protection Internal fuse
Ramsey Mini 11-101 Electronic Integrator — Inputs and Outputs
Analog Inputs mV signal from load cell
Analog Outputs Quantity: 1
Type: 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 20-0 mA, 20-4 mA selectable
Maximum Load: 500 ohm
Resolution: 12 bit; 4,096 divisions
Linearity: 0.1%
Insulation: Galvanic; 1,500 Vrms
Digital Inputs Quantity: 3
Type: Static; For dry contact or open collector
Insulation: Optical; 2,500 Vrms; UL E67349
Voltage: 14 VDC internal source
Current: 6 mA
Digital Outputs Quantity: 4
Type: Relay; Dry contact; NO
Insulation: Galvanic; 10,000 M-ohm
Max. Voltage: 240 VAC or 48 VDC
Max. Current: 0.5 A
Communication Ports Quantity: 1
Port: RS 232C for printer use only

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