The Rice Lake Master 1280 Enterprise Integrator is changing the way bulk material data is processed – all from the touch of a button.
When Minprovise product specialist Robert Arezio was asked to describe the Rice Lake Master 1280 Integrator, he didn’t even pause to think.
“It’s a breeze to use,” he told Australian Mining. “It’s easy to program, and deliberately designed to be user friendly. The program layout and menu structure are highly intuitive, making the 1280 Enterprise simple to use.”
In the modern mining world, there are thousands of pieces of machinery on-site. Each has an important job to do, but the Rice Lake Master 1280 Enterprise Integrator stands out for its simplicity thanks to its design and features.
The digital weight indicator and belt scale controller allows operators to see the most important information about their weigh systems at a glance.
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“The best part is the 1280 Integrator can be customised to meet the specific operational needs of a mine site,” Arezio said. “Whether it’s adjusting formulas, configuring timers, or controlling various functions within the system, the 1280 Enterprise offers unparalleled flexibility and control.
“The 1280 controller differs from most of its competitors in that it includes a comprehensive set of features that are typically optional in other integrator controllers.”
The configuration of the machine isn’t the only thing that’s customisable. For sites looking to cut down on power use, the 1280 Enterprise can be set up to run on 240VAC or 24VDC using a digitiser.
A digitiser is a device that receives, processes and digitises the signal from both the load cells and the speed sensor. This information is processed by the integrator and used to generate belt speed (in metres per second), flow rate and total tonnes.
The 1280 Enterprise can also be configured to use the digitiser only to monitor the weigh system by connecting into the site distributed control system.
“You can have one screen and numerous digitisers feeding into that screen simultaneously,” Arezio said.
“It can control up to eight scales at a time. Logistically, this can be challenging on some sites because the weighers are spread out. But with the 1280 and the use of a digitiser, it’s possible to monitor each individual weigher from a centralised location.”
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Minprovise’s customers can opt to do their own customisations, or they can benefit from the extensive knowledge and experience of the Minprovise team.
“We work with the customer to understand their needs prior to setting the unit up,” Arezio said.
“We are always happy to go on-site to review and assist with any enquiry. We can also offer after-delivery support and service to set up and calibrate the integrator. Minprovise is flexible in this regard and focused on helping our clients optimise their processing systems.”
Easy to program and with several communication options, Minprovise is proud to offer the 1280 Enterprise to the Australian market.
And if positive feedback is anything to go by, Minprovise customers are loving it too.
“We have one customer in particular who told us that the 1280 was exactly what they needed,” Arezio said.
“From the nice bright touchscreen and customisation options to being able to configure it to suit their specific requirements, the customer is extremely satisfied with the capabilities of the 1280.”
“These capabilities aren’t just a perfect fit for mining operations either. The 1280 Enterprise can also be used in agriculture, quarries … the list goes on.”
No matter the bulk material being weighed, the 1280 Integrator is changing the way data is processed at the touch of a button.
This feature appeared in the May 2024 issue of Australian Mining.
