8565 Cottonwood St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763.792.0205 – www.kfbatch.com - fax 792.0209

CONCEPT – DESIGN – CONTROLS – SOFTWARE – SYSTEMS SUPERIOR AUTOMATION SINCE 1983

� Complete process control for quality dry mix production � Automatic color management coded into mix designs � Colored mud feeding control to machine � Superior aggregate moisture compensation and mixer

moisture control utilizing Hydronix probes KFBatch 2 is a high-powered concrete batching control system utilizing an Allen-Bradley programmable controller for “real-time” control and the “KFBatch” PC Windows application software for the operator interface and data processing.

The base system can be adapted to operate any equipment arrangement with up to 10 cements, 20 aggregates, 10 admixes, multiple scales, multiple mixers, and control of multiple mud feeders to block or paver machine.

In addition, the system can be adapted to control aggregate receiving, dust collection, and any other batch plant related functions.

Batch plant motor starters/drives and power disconnect can be integrated into the batch panel.

Unlimited, comprehensive product mix designs enable replicating the production of a complex colored variegated product with a few mouse clicks – no other set-ups are required.

Professional block &

paver plant operation

KFBatch 2 system for large paver plant packaged in a floor-stand enclosure with integrated motor controls

and color machine controls

“KF Controls has taken batching to the next level”

Jim Cayten, Superintendant of Operations,

Northfield Block

Powerful, easy-to-use PC Windows interface with comprehensive monitoring screen and pop-up

windows for operations

KFBatch 2 system for a high production precast plant packaged in a console

KFBatch 2 Controllers For Block & Paver Plants

8565 Cottonwood St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763.792.0205 – www.kfbatch.com - fax 792.0209

CONCEPT – DESIGN – CONTROLS – SOFTWARE – SYSTEMS SUPERIOR AUTOMATION SINCE 1983

Systems are packaged in various types and sizes of enclosures (wall-mount, floor-stand, or console) depending on the site requirements. A hard-wired manual interface enables operation of all the system equipment by pushbuttons and switches bypassing the automation for maintenance or recovery. All the process tools for production of a colored dry mix concrete are built-in. Ethernet communication from the PC and PLC to the plant LAN enables remote access for report generation from a network computer and service access via Internet.

KF Controls delivers quality concept through start-up automation services with support on-call 24/7 to help you continue producing quality products.

Inside paver plant KFBatch 2 enclosure showing PLC, disconnect, motor starters, and terminals

Graphical set-up and monitoring window for control of multi-colored mud feed to block or

paver machine

KFBatch 2 system in a wall-mount enclosure bringing excellent process control and data processing to the

rough environment of concrete production

Graphical calibration and monitoring window for easy maintenance and operation of Hydronix bin

and mixer probes and superior water control