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AccuMeter Controller Chapter 2: Functional Description 16
Blender System Component Description
This section describes the various components of the continuous blending system. The
continuous blending system is made up of the following components (See Figure 2 below):
• Ingredient supply/re-fill hoppers
• Ingredient weigh hoppers
• Ingredient metering auger assemblies
• Collection hopper or lower mass flow weigh hopper
• PLC Control panel
• Motor drive panel
Figure 2: AccuMeter Blender Assembly
Ingredient Supply/Re-fill Hoppers
The ingredient supply/re-fill hoppers are located on top of the blender frame. Their purpose is
to provide a supply of material to the individual ingredient weigh hoppers on demand. The
hoppers are equipped with an air-operated discharge valve that is opened by the PLC when a
respective weigh hopper needs a re-fill of material. These hoppers are sized to handle the
percentage requirements of the ingredients. Optional level sensors which might exist in these
hoppers are not controlled nor read by the blender. Their existence is solely for the use of a low