The Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders are capable of two-way communications for enhanced control and data collection.  The Maguire Weigh Scale Blender's Controller itself uses Maguire's MLAN Protocol to send and receive data through commands within the protocol.  All Maguire Controllers use RS-232 (MLAN) or Ethernet for communications.  Our 12-12 Controller has Ethernet onboard while older Maguire Controllers can utilize an Ethernet to Serial Converter.  See the Weigh Scale Blender's manual for communication port details.  Several options are available for methods of communication, all of which use the MLAN Protocol.

Communication options are:

Gravimetric Gateway™ Server (G2 Server)

The Gravimetric Gateway Server also referred to as the G2 Server, is the name we give to the server software written exclusively for the MAGUIRE Weigh Scale Blenders. The G2 Server enables you to communicate directly from the server with one or more WSB controllers or connect remotely from anywhere over a TCP/IP network using the Gravimetric Gateway™ Client Software. The Gravimetric Gateway™ Server provides two-way communication between the server and the MLAN network of blenders through downloading and constant retrieval of information from WSB controllers.  The Gravimetric Gateway™ software was designed to work as a stand-alone application to provide enhanced reports and control.  The Gravimetric Gateway™ software has the ability to use MySQL for it's databases.

The full version of the Gravimetric Gateway™ Server/Client Software is available for download here on the web site. This full version software is limited to running as a demo package and/or as G2 Lite which offers support for a single Maguire Blender. In this free download, extrusion control is not available. To unlock the full potential of this G2 software package , including extrusion control, a security key is required and is available from Maguire Products. To download the latest full version, follow this link or call Maguire Products for more information about G2.   Download the G2 Software Here.
 

OPC - Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) for Process Control

OPC is a worldwide standard of application interface in industrial automation software and the enterprise systems that support industry.  Maguire Products has worked closely with the following OPC Server developers to provide OPC profiles to work directly with our Weigh Scale Blenders.  If you are interested in using OPC, please contact the following companies to discuss Maguire Weigh Scale Blender communications.  All transactions and support for OPC are through the OPC Developer company.

OPC Providers

Dimension Software Inc.
1536 St. Clair Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
PH: 828-635-7189
Web Page: http://www10.caro.net/dsi/
Contact: Shawn Overcash
Email: dsi1@caro.net
Product: http://www10.caro.net/dsi/dsi_uws.htm
Read the Dimension Software Data Sheet
Download the Maguire / Dimension Software OPC Profile (Requires the Dimension Software OPC Server)

Kepware Technologies
400 Congress Street, 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
PH: 207-775-1660
Web Page: www.kepware.com
Product: http://www.kepware.com/Products/products_u-conprotocolserver.htm
Read the Kepware Data Sheet
Download the Maguire / Kepware OPC Profile  (Requires the Kepware OPC Server)

Software Toolbox
148A East Charles Street
Matthews, North Carolina, 28105
PH: 704-849-2773
Web Page: http://www.softwaretoolbox.com
Product: http://www.softwaretoolbox.com/omniserver/
Download the Maguire / Software Toolbox OPC Profile (Requires the Software Toolbox OPC Server)

 

MLAN Protocol

The MLAN Protocol (Maguire Local Area Network) is a protocol consisting of commands that allows two-way communications to the Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders.  All Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders dated back to 1992 contain the essential MLAN commands for basic control and data collection while newer Maguire controllers contain additional commands for enhanced control and data collection.   The MLAN Protocol was initially intended to provide information for individuals who are writing software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and needed to communicate with the Maguire Weigh Scale Blender.   This protocol is the method used by our G2 Software as well as the OPC profiles written for the OPC servers listed above.  The Protocol is available for free and is explained in detail in our MLAN Protocol Manual.  Customers who wish to write their own software to communicate directly with the Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders will need the MLAN Protocol Manual.  For a complete understanding of the operation of the Weigh Scale Blender (WSB), it is recommended that you have the four and/or twelve component controller manual(s) available as a reference.

MLAN Protocol Manual

Other Maguire Manuals are Here

 

For more information on Weigh Scale Blender communications please contact Maguire Products Inc.

Maguire Products Inc.
11 Crozerville Road
Aston, PA  19014
(610) 459-4300
Fax: (610) 459-2700
info@maguire.com