Smoothing the path to successful asphalt production

• The focus here is on a stable and secure, high-performance system
• Software and hardware are now included in a life cycle management process
• Adapted to the product life cycle of the software – the system is always up to date

• Curved monitor – two screens merge into one, for an optimum view of the plant and its systems
• Pre-configured trends for analysis and process optimization

• Easy on the eyes – even during longer work shifts or at night
• Enables the quick and straightforward completion of smaller orders

• Many parameters and optional settings to promote a high degree of flexibility and optimization
• The mixing section can be operated manually or run as a fully automated system

• Overpressure interlock for critical weighers with pressure gauge in the mixer

  • Protection against accidents and soiling
• Compliance with emptying sequence

  • Important when using additives

The quality of the end product is always determined by the precise composition of the raw materials according to the recipe. Even small variations in dosing can have a negative effect on asphalt properties – from resilience and grip to resistance against deformation or low-temperature environments, for example. Recipe precision and dosing accuracy are also especially important for special use cases like racetrack surfacing. Despite a wide range of possible conditions – such as fluctuating temperatures, or variable dosing quantities of virgin mineral or asphalt granulate – asphalt mixing plants must ensure the precise and reliable dosing of all of the components in the asphalt recipe. This is where the Benninghoven Smart Weighing System comes in: the adaptive system responds in real time to material changes and irregular material flows, adjusting the dosing as required. Continuous optimization by the mixing supervisor is also no longer required – the system can handle these tasks automatically. The end result is an asphaltic mixture that is true to the recipe and provides a high-quality, durable asphalt pavement.

• Intelligent, adaptive dosing
• Real-time response for maximum precision
• Precise dosing – even at very low feed rates
• Exact recipe management with very low recipe tolerances

• Two separate, clearly structured alarm lists for an improved overview: production alarms and process alarms. All messages are displayed in a clearly structured list. This makes operation easier while reducing the kind of distractions that occur with popups.
• Detailed messages with date and timestamp ensure rapid localization of the cause
• Comprehensive alarm report for historical diagnostics

• Comprehensive, system-wide monitoring of all control components, including emergency (stop) chain and key transfer system
• All relevant plant information is presented within a single graphical overview
• Display and status monitoring of all modules down to the I/O layer
• Digital wiring diagrams stored in the system
• Visualization of control cabinets to facilitate orientation and rapid troubleshooting (parts with malfunctions are shown in the control cabinet)

Efficiency and cost control at a glance: reports on the use of energy and asphaltic mixtures enable targeted action for energy saving and cost optimization. This results in improved planning, less downtime, and greater profitability.

• Reports on energy use and emissions for calculating energy consumption and carbon footprint
• Production overview (asphalt types and asphalt granulate proportions)
• Performance figures

• State of the art – Protection against cyberattacks, strong password security
• Already proven in practice

• Conversion is mostly limited to the control cabinets and is also possible for third-party plants.
• Standard data interface