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Fine Chemicals Industrial Weighing and Measuring News 5 Speed up your filling processes also in classified areas Manual or semi-automatical, filling of drums or large bags requires great precision.

Optimize your manufacturing process in classified areas with METTLER TOLEDO s new IND690xx weighing indicator.

The IND690xx is effective to guarantee a highly accurate and reliable process: the stainless steel design makes it tough enough for any type of aggressive environment without compromising on

1 Fine Chemicals Industrial Weighing and Measuring News 5 Speed up your filling processes also in classified areas Manual or semi-automatical, filling of drums or large bags requires great precision. Standalone, or incorporated into a system, the weighing instrument has to ensure you achieve the target weight quickly and accurately. Optimize your manufacturing process in classified areas with METTLER TOLEDO s new IND690xx weighing indicator. The versatile software options allow you to speed-up filling, batching or formulation processes, increase product quality and reduce costs generated by material waste or prolonged downtime. The IND690xx is effective to guarantee a highly accurate and reliable process: the stainless steel design makes it tough enough for any type of aggressive environment without compromising on sensitivity or speed to weigh and measure. The software pac IND690fill has many intelligent features to allow operation of a filling bay either as a standalone solution or integrated with your process control system. Connect your IND690xx to up to four scales and/or balances, and you can quickly upgrade from manual operation to a fully automatic dispensing system with IND690fill. Just plug and play! Key features of the software pac IND690fill Learn mode upon target weight specification, cut-off of each component will be determined automatically. Safe filling through controlled valve shut-off in case of power loss. Customized dispensing through switchable functions such as scale changeover, residue and fill quantity control, material leveling or manual correction.

Batching solutions Supreme noise and vibration control Maximum accuracy during batching and mixing steps In your process there are numerous steps where weighing requires the most reliable and

The IND560 process weighing instrument helps you achieve the higest product quality at high speed.

2 Batching solutions Supreme noise and vibration control Maximum accuracy during batching and mixing steps In your process there are numerous steps where weighing requires the most reliable and accurate technology. In your mixing processes, for example, speed and accuracy are crucial to optimize productivity and to satisfy the strict requirements of your end-users with high quality products. The IND560 process weighing instrument helps you achieve the higest product quality at high speed. Embedded in the weighing indicators is TraxDSP, super-fast, multi-stage digital filtering software that provides maximum accuracy during filling and mixing processes. TraxDSP updates weight signals very fast and eliminates noise and vibrations generated for example: by tank s mixing due to the presence of nearby machinery in unstable environments Courtesy TAKASAGO Due to these capabilities, all compo-nents are added accurately to the mixer as if there was no agitation or harsh environment. Publisher Mettler-Toledo AG Industrial Heuwinkelstrasse CH-8606 Nänikon Switzerland Production MarCom Industrial CH-8606 Nänikon Switzerland Subject to technical changes 07/2007 Mettler-Toledo AG Printed in Switzerland IND560 Water and dust-proof Easy to operate filling solution: the Fill-560 application software allows prompt configuration of sequences for filling, blending, dosing and dispensing TraxDSP filtering system provides accurate weight measurements even in unstable environments High reliability: calibration management monitors performance and alerts operators of maintenance needs for maximum uptime TraxDSP supreme noise and vibration filtering No loss of accuracy in a dynamic environment Keeps pace with your process speed, update rate > 300Hz Ideal for mixing, agitating or dynamic processes Filters-out background noise and vibration Multi-stage digital filter: Low-pass filter ( Hz) Cutoff corner frequency ( Hz) Notch and stability filter 2 METTLER TOLEDO Fine Chemicals News 5

Smart IND130 Direct to destination without detour ZONE 1/21 DIVISION 1 Load Cells, Scale bases Connect your analog load cells over: Profibus DP Allen-Bradley RIO RS232 directly to your PLC or DCS for

Our smart weight transmitter is your painreliever. The IND130 can be placed on the weighing spot close to your tank, silo, reactor or wherever you want to weigh.

PLC IND130 Key benefits Highest yield achieved by accurate weighing of chemicals and material transfer Fully automated and closed systems weighing of chemicals minimize cross-contamination Reduced

3 Smart IND130 Direct to destination without detour ZONE 1/21 DIVISION 1 Load Cells, Scale bases Connect your analog load cells over: Profibus DP Allen-Bradley RIO RS232 directly to your PLC or DCS for batching, filling, tank/hopper weighing, and for inventory control without detouring data flow through any intermediate device such as an indicator, local display, repeater, etc. Our smart weight transmitter is your painreliever. The IND130 can be placed on the weighing spot close to your tank, silo, reactor or wherever you want to weigh. A stainless steel enclosure guarantees for smooth operation even in harsh environ ments. PLC IND130 Key benefits Highest yield achieved by accurate weighing of chemicals and material transfer Fully automated and closed systems weighing of chemicals minimize cross-contamination Reduced installation/maintenance costs Easy calibration with CalFREE without test weights Stable weight data through TraxDSP Digital vibration filtering IND130 quick facts 4 x 350 Ω load cells Stainless steel enclosure (optional) Configuration and calibration via PC-tool CalFREE calibration w/o test weights TraxDSP digital vibration filtering 1 input, 2 outputs and 1 programmable setpoint 24VDC power supply (optional) DIN-rail mount CalFREE the easy way to a quick calibration No need of test weights Ideal for higher capacity thanks Big savings due to the minute scale calibration Enter units, scale capacity and Increment, mv/v gain Enter load cell capacity, output and Hit enter and you re done! Courtesy Altana METTLER TOLEDO Fine Chemicals News 5 3

Filling solutions Get to know the flow of your goods Many METTLER TOLEDO customers realize immediate and significant revenue savings by weighing vehicles and by filling or discharging on a

The industry-leading MTX POWERCELL based scales, insure your trucks and rail cars are quickly and accurately weighed and that your scale is up and running 24/7.

4 Filling solutions Get to know the flow of your goods Many METTLER TOLEDO customers realize immediate and significant revenue savings by weighing vehicles and by filling or discharging on a weighbridge. METTLER TOLEDO truck and rail scales are government certified to precisely weigh to 20kg and deliver highest accuracy and reliability even under harsh weather conditions. The industry-leading MTX POWERCELL based scales, insure your trucks and rail cars are quickly and accurately weighed and that your scale is up and running 24/7. The only time you should see the service technician is during routine maintenance this translates directly into real cost savings. And, in the very rare event of a cell failure, usually due to a physical damage to the cell or cable, the MTX POWERCELL network instantly reportsthe failure as well as the failure location and a technician is quickly onsite getting you back up and running. With MTX POWERCELL load cells, vehicle scales are successfully operating in many normal and extreme environments, including deserts, Siberia and the Antarctic. Courtesy BASF Digital MTX POWERCELL load cells Five years warranty 25 90t/ lbs Instant failure notification IP68/IP69k protection 3000e 6000e OIML 5000e e NTEP ATEX Zone 1/21 & 2/22 and FM Divisions 1 & 2 approved Worldwide approval Worldwide calibration and expert service Integral lightning protection Up and running in no time MTX POWERCELL brand load cells are easily exchangeable through a protected waterproof connector 4 METTLER TOLEDO Fine Chemicals News 5

Connect your scale to OverDrive vehicle management software The powerful OverDrive vehicle scale software is designed to fully control inbound/outbound transactions of your production/storage

It enables you to determine what data is important, allows you to customize the user interface, tickets and reports, and provides import/export capabilities for use with your CRM/MES/ERP system.

5 Connect your scale to OverDrive vehicle management software The powerful OverDrive vehicle scale software is designed to fully control inbound/outbound transactions of your production/storage facility. It enables you to determine what data is important, allows you to customize the user interface, tickets and reports, and provides import/export capabilities for use with your CRM/MES/ERP system. OverDrive software can connect to as many as six scale indicators and to peripheral devices such as traffic lights, gates, card readers, and unattended weighing stations. 1 Highlights of the OverDrive basic software package Database tables for Account, Carrier, Company, Container, Contract, Driver, Permit, Product, Remark 1, Remark 2, Surcharge, Tax, Trailer, Vehicle, and 25 additional tables Multi-axle and split weighing Security setup for assigning access rights to users Transaction maintenance Weights and measures log Standard reports and tickets Wizards for data conversion, database import/export, alarms, and pricing Highlights of the OverDrive advanced transaction module Capability to customize reports and tickets (Crystal Reports 9.0 required) Synchronization module for network installations synchronizes master database on a server to databases on individual PCs Oracle support module can use Oracle 8i database Unattended module enables unattended weighing with transaction wizard, touch screen Internet package module processes remote transactions via the Internet Additional scale module enables software to control as many as six scales METTLER TOLEDO Fine Chemicals News 5 5

In-line control solutions Conductivity measurement for high process security In-line conductivity measurement technology plays an essential role in the efficient operation of Cleaning-In-Place

Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) equipment, a part of the production system CIP systems are an integral part of production systems in the API & Fine Chemicals Industry.

Controlled recovery of the acid and alkaline solutions enables to determine their degree of reusability.

6 In-line control solutions Conductivity measurement for high process security In-line conductivity measurement technology plays an essential role in the efficient operation of Cleaning-In-Place systems, ensuring the highest possible levels of cleanliness as well as optimal control over the cleaning solutions. Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) equipment, a part of the production system CIP systems are an integral part of production systems in the API & Fine Chemicals Industry. Cleaning is carried out in compliance with clearly defined official regulations. At the end of each cleaning cycle, the cleaning solutions involved are returned to storage tanks for later reuse. Controlled recovery of the acid and alkaline solutions enables to determine their degree of reusability. Control of acids and alkalines via conductivity measurement The level of concentration of the recovered acids and alkalines is established through conductivity measurement. In order to ensure the correct concentration in the individual tanks, the recovered solutions are automatically re-concentrated to the required strength. Cleaning procedure Control of various CIP process stages such as start of dosing of alkaline or acid, or rinsing with water, is carried out efficiently and cost-effectively via in-line measurement of conductivity. Conductivity measurement allows to establish the degree of contamination of the cleaning solutions in the return pipe and thereby also allows to determine whether the solutions can be recycled or should be rejected. The CIP cleaning procedure is a multi step process. In a first step, the different wash solutions are prepared in storage tanks with the assistance of conductivity measurement. Final rinse with ultrapure water takes place at the end of the procedure. Conductivity measurement value of the ultrapure water determines the end of the CIP cycle. Conductivity controls CIP process Conductivity measurements allow to distinguish between the separate cleaning agents, the product, and the rinse water. Contamination can be successfully detected and the concentration of each wash solution can be established very accurately. The cleaning program is simple to control via the limit switch contacts of the transmitter, and easy to integrate into a Process Control System (PCS). The conductivity sensors used to monitor the dosing apparatus are built directly into the solution tanks, so that if a concentration falls below a set value, the appropriate preprogrammed transmitter limit contact is activated and the acid or alkaline feed pump switches on accordingly. InPro 7108-VAR-VP, widely used in the regulated industry Establishing the contamination level of the CIP cleaning solutions via conductivity measurement greatly contributes to quality control before and after the cleaning cycle. The InPro 7108-VAR-VP is optimally suited for applications with high requirements on hygiene and designed to suppress the growth of unwanted bacteria. Process safety and minimization of production losses and laboratory costs clearly take first priority. The precision of the in-line conductivity measurement for quality control of the different solutions before and after the cleaning process, and assessment of the degree of reusability of the cleaning solutions, combine to underline the advantages of in-line conductivity measurement in CIP plant in the strictly regulated industry. InPro 7108: User benefits No dead pockets Designed for hygiene requirements Guards against bacterial growth No contamination of wetted parts Minimized production losses Short process cycle time InPro METTLER TOLEDO Fine Chemicals News 5

Control of turbidity optimizes crystallization process In-line turbidity measurements provide early indication of quality deviation in the precipitation reaction of the crystallization process.

Background An amine (R-NH2) produced by synthesis in the API industry exists in the form of a hydrochloride salt ([R-NH3] + Cl - ) and is precipitated from a clear solution through the addition of

7 Control of turbidity optimizes crystallization process In-line turbidity measurements provide early indication of quality deviation in the precipitation reaction of the crystallization process. It saves time and costs in downstream processing. Background An amine (R-NH2) produced by synthesis in the API industry exists in the form of a hydrochloride salt ([R-NH3] + Cl - ) and is precipitated from a clear solution through the addition of caustic soda (NaOH). Samples of the precipitated amine revealed strong and unacceptable fluctuations in product purity. Clear turbidity signal of crystallization is required Precipitation conditions, solvent composition, concentration and dosage rate of the caustic soda all have an influence on the quality of the intermediate product. The use of an in-line turbidity measurement system has provided important information contributing to optimization of this reaction step. The figure graphically illustrates the gradient of the signals of the turbidity sensor in relation to the dosing rate(s) of caustic soda. A linear increase in the dosing rates was accompanied by an Gradients of the turbidity signal. increase in the level of turbidity, followed by signal decay before the concentration of solid particles slowly evened out to a stable value. The decay of the turbidity signal points to conglomeration of the finer crystals, possibly also includes entrapped impurities. A more rapid, optimized dosing of caustic soda leads to spontaneous precipitation of the whole product which, furthermore, also displays a higher degree of purity. The goal: time saving and avoidance of faulty charges Detailed understanding of the optimum precipitation conditions therefore results in being able to achieve a product with the required degree of purity. The use of an in-line turbidity sensor in the process provides information on how these conditions are to be maintained and therefore gives early indication of any quality deviation in the precipitation reaction. This successfully prevents time-consuming and costly downstream processing of faulty charges. Reliable measurement with METTLER TOLEDO solution The turbidity sensor InPro 8200 has been proven to be the ideal solution for this type of application. The use of scratchproof sapphire windows allows long-term operation even in the presence of abrasive crystals. Signal transmission between sensor and transmitter employing optical fiber cable technology in conjunction with the principle of backscattered light results in a sensor with a compact design of which installation is equally possible in small research reactors and in large productionscale vessels. Features of the InPro 8200 Ideal for medium to low concentration and where high resolution is required. Two optical fibres Smooth sensor design prevents fouling and reduces maintenance Wide measuring range High accuracy Sapphire window for fiber protection Rapid dosing InPro Ethanol addition METTLER TOLEDO Fine Chemicals News 5 7

Hand-free technology for trouble-free weighing Weighing of harmful or toxic substances for quality control purposes is part of your daily business and requires strict procedures to avoid contact and

The XP analytical balance with the two revolutionary optical sensors SmartSens, offers a secure way to weigh even while wearing gloves!

8 Hand-free technology for trouble-free weighing Weighing of harmful or toxic substances for quality control purposes is part of your daily business and requires strict procedures to avoid contact and contamination. In the API & Fine Chemicals Industry, accurate and efficient sampling is key for higher yields. Samples of powders and liquids are weighed on a daily basis for quality control. The XP analytical balance with the two revolutionary optical sensors SmartSens, offers a secure way to weigh even while wearing gloves! Key benefits Efficient and accurate sampling Highest safety in handling toxic substances Minimized balance contamination Up to four hands-free operations can be programmed, i.e. zeroing, taring, opening & closing doors, printout With either SmartSens or the freely placeble ErgoSens, you can carry out up to four weighing operations without touching the balance at all! ErgoSens Individually configurable sensor for hands-free operation of the XP analytical balance. Go wireless Address up to seven instruments simultaneously. Choices include printer, bar code reader, auxiliary display, or a PC. USA Mettler-Toledo, Inc Polaris Parkway Columbus, OH, Tel. (1) Canada Mettler-Toledo, Inc Northam Drive Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1J2 Tel. (1) Mettler-Toledo AG Sales International CH-8606 Greifensee Switzerland Tel Your METTLER TOLEDO contact: For more information

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