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Rinstrum Product Catalogue

Release date: 15 Mar 13

The Rinstrum Product Catalog is now available (note it is a 7M file)  and includes the following new products:

XD30 remote display for harsh environments, based on the X320 indicator

R325 stainless steel luggage weighing indicator

R400 firmware:
K412 batching variant supporting 20 materials
K405 static axle weighing
 

R300 there are now four (4) firmware variants:
K342 for basic weight display
K344 includes RS232 serial communications for basic printing or connection to a remote display.
K354 includes clock calendar, RS232 serial communications, one (1) input and custom printing.
K356 adds two (2) set points to the K354 functionality.

• Bluetooth accessories for the R320 and D320
• M4104 AC power supply for the R400 series that includes 12VDC auxiliary output for powering R400 modules and other devices.

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R400 Batching - Product Launch K412

Release date: 22 Nov 12

The R400 indicator now supports three (3) batching firmware applications to create a powerful and flexible batching controller. The three variants of firmware differ primarily in the number of materials they each support. The K410 is single material and ideal for filling, the K411 supports 6 materials and the K412 20 materials. The K411 and K412 are both suitable for multi-head batching machines and more complex control systems using multiple materials.

Each supports 100 recipes and 10 stages of batching. The batching stages can be defined as fill, dump or pulse. Three (3) speeds of filling can be configured depending on the complexity of the batching system.

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Sheep CRC declares Rinstrum's Walk Over Weigher a winner

Release date: 08 Nov 12

Recording the performance of the Australia’s sheep flocks is to become quicker and easier following Rinstrum's development of a new mob-based walk over weighing system as a result of an initiative of the Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation (Sheep CRC).

The Sheep CRC announced Rinstrum's entry the winner of their competition to develop a commercial un-manned sheep weighing system designed to establish the overall weight of a flock of sheep to assist farmers in their pasture management.

Rinstrum's prototype system was the clear stand out among the expressions of interest received by the Sheep CRC, with its simple yet effective design both highly accurate and able to integrate with existing performance recording systems.

Sheep CRC Chief Executive James Rowe said “The Rinstrum design is an outstanding find for the sheep industry, Rinstrum are weighing specialists and they have been able to develop the prototype system using off the shelf parts, removing the need for investment in complex software systems and ensuring rapid commercialisation of the new systems".

Rinstrum is delighted the Sheep CRC has selected our walk-over-weighing prototype, which we believe will deliver sheep producers time and labour savings as it can provide accurate and an easily-accessed data of mob liveweights.  The weighing technology used was 4 x LDP 500kg loadcells, R420 with K405 software and a loadcell summing puck. The system also has scope for incorporation of RFID data collection.

Rinstrum is currently working with the Sheep CRC to fine-tune the prototype at the Orange Research Station, NSW. It is anticipated that the new sheep weighing system will be commercially available in early 2013.

More information on Walk Over Weighing is available on the Sheep CRC website www.sheepcrc.org.au

Rinstrum 20th Anniversary 2012

Release date: 19 Oct 12

Rinstrum recently celebrated 20 years of service to the weighing industry.  Staff and guests came together to celebrate the milestone at a function held at Head Office in Acacia Ridge, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.  Official guests included: Mr. Mark Stewart, State Member of Parliament; Mr. Rob Whiddon, Managing Director, Trade and Investment QLD; and Ms. Cheryl Stanilewicz, Austrade Queensland State Manager.  Rinstrum also welcomed the original company founders, suppliers, and key customers who attended from Queensland, interstate and as far away as India. Staff conducted informative tours of the Rinstrum facility.  Guests viewed 20 years of products in the "mini museum" display, gained an insight into future research and development, and enjoyed light refreshments.

Rinstrum Managing Director, Mr. Darren Pearson presented the company’s future direction.
Rinstrum Director of Operations and Finance, Mr. Paul Cooper, concluded the proceedings with a champagne toast to the achievements of the past 20 years and an even brighter future.
 

Rinstrum Launches Grate Weigh Axle Scale at AgQuip Field Day in Gunnedah, NSW

Release date: 22 Aug 12

The Grate Weigh Axle Scale is a robust self-contained platform scale for weighing individual axles to determine either by static weighing or in motion the gross vehicle mass. This critical vehicle mass information is a vital link in the chain of responsibility requirements prior to entering public roads or weighbridges.

Grate Weigh** is designed in Australian to meet the latest standards and allow for fast installation. The unique design allows for the unit to be delivered to your site ready for installation. It doesn’t require complex footings, long curing times or long concrete approaches, saving on the hidden costs of installing traditional axle weighing systems or full length weighbridges.

AgQuip Field Days

...now that\'s smart weighing

Axle Weighing Scale Product Details »

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Rinstrum Expands to Sri Lanka

Release date: 11 Jul 12

Rinstrum has formed Rinstrum Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary, to expanded our Australian production capacity into Sri Lanka. Our new facility is located in Dankotuwa one hour north of Colombo on the west coast. Both the Australian and Sri Lankan production facilities are equipped with ovens to allow us to do 100% unit calibration and temperature testing on all Rinstrum indicators.  Sri Lanka will offer improved logistics for shipments through to Europe, India and USA (port New York).

Rinstrum hubs located in Australia(Brisbane), USA (Detroit) and Germany (Darmstadt) all use a build to order assembly process - units are built up when an order is received. For example R423 stainless steel units are built up with the AC/DC/Battery power option as required and the firmware (Standard K401, Batching K411 etc) is loaded by the regional Rinstrum office.

Our customers will continue to order products through our sales and service hubs in Brisbane, Detroit and Darmstadt as is currently the process.

Link to Sri Lankan news item announcing Rinstrum Pvt Ltd

2100 Series V3 No Longer Valid for Trade Stamping

Release date: 10 Jun 12

 The 2100 Series indicators and remote have been modified with the Version 3 release due to end of life on one of the components. The 2100 V3 is not valid for trade stamping and no longer is covered by NSC (S-403) nor OIML (R76) due to the excitation changing from 8V to 8.5V. This applies to the V3 2100, 2101 and 2150 products.

The 2101 is still valid as it is approved under the S1/0/A regulation in which the Excitation regulator is not used.

Specifically the 2150 Luggage Weighing indicator has been replaced with the R300 series (either R323 stainless steel housing or R320 ABS housing) using specialist luggage weighing firmware. The 2150 is no longer available.

The 2100 and 2101 will continue to be available while production quantities remain viable, along with spares. We recommend that the 2100 and 2101 should not be used for new design, please contact your local Rinstrum office to discuss alternatives.

Firmware Update for Rinstrum 5000 Series using V5.xx Firmware

Release date: 30 May 12

5000: Bug fix where setpoint targets and inflights were not initialised when set by modbus.
Applies to all 5000's with firmware version 5.xx only (does not apply to 5000's with firmware V4.xx and below). Download latest 5000 firmware for free.

5100: Fixed bug where preset tare could not be entered correctly.
Applies to Rinstrum branded 5100's with firmware version 5.xx only (does not apply to Ranger branded 5100's with firmware V4.xx and below). Download latest 5100 firmware for free.
 

Dealer log on is required to access firmware, software and reference manuals in the download section.

R400 Series Build to Order Console

Release date: 14 May 12

The R400 series of indicators are ideal for mounting in consoles for a wide variety of applications including filling, batching and process control just to name a few. The console houses the power supply and relays that are used to control external devises; motors, solenoids etc. The R400 series modularity makes it ideally suited for build to order applications where the modules and accessories can be easily specified to be incorporated in one unit to suit your applications. 

Three consoles are available - stainless steel, powder coated or plastic - selected according to the environment.  The R420 (ABS) rated to IP65 or the R423 (stainless steel) rated to IP66 is panel mounted in the door.
 

R400 Series Build to Order Console Product Details »

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Go Green Initiative

Release date: 17 Apr 12

Our Rinstrum Goes Green initiative has taken its next step by removing paper manuals from our product range.

All manuals and firmware for a given product are available in the Download Section of the Product page here on the website. Note Dealer log on is required to access the Reference Manuals and Firmware. Quick Start and Installer Manuals are available directly in the download section.

We would like to introduce our new feature the "Rinstrum Dropbox". The dropbox is a quick and easy way to find what you are looking for. Simply call or email your local Rinstrum office (with your email handy) and we will email you an invitation to join the Rinstrum Manuals and Firmware folder. By loading the Dropbox Application onto your PC or phone you then have all the folder contents available offline. Each time you log onto Dropbox you will see updates.