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FrothCon is a modular control system dedicated to
enhancing the performance of your flotation process.
It facilitates the fast and smooth start-up of a flotation
bank and the stable operation at chosen setpoints
thereafter.
The stand-alone FrothCon control solution
replaces conventional field controllers and provides
a variety of extra features. Its functionality can be
further augmented through its seamless integration to
the Outokumpu FrothMaster™ froth imaging instrument,
Outokumpu COURIER® family of slurry analyzers,
Outokumpu PROSCON® Automation Systems with
Advanced Control Tools, or any plant-wide process
control and expert system.
FrothCon is a standard component of a TankCell®
system delivery. Trouble-free operation, low total instal-
lation and minimal running costs are guaranteed with an
easy-to-use operator panel, control loop tuning tools and
self-explanatory messages.
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Tuning of control loops
The control loops are easily tunedduring start-up or later during op-eration.• PROSCON® Tuner program with
a laptop computer
Ready-made structure for
advanced level control
FrothCon informs the operator ofthe process status in real-time andsimultaneously provides a ready-made structure for advanced levelcontrol.• Pre-configurated analyzer connec-
tion especially to the OutokumpuCOURIER® family of analyzers
• Pre-configurated for connectionto the Outokumpu FrothMaster™froth imaging instrument
• Serial or Ethernet connection toOutokumpu PROSCON® AdvancedControl Tools or a plant-wideprocess control or expert system
FrothCon specifications
FrothCon consists of display unitsand a master controller. It meets theNEMA 4/IP65 standard and can beinstalled anywhere in the plant.Display units with a graphical userinterface, analog input and outputconnections are mounted in a free-standing stainless steel cabinet.All field instruments are connectedto the FrothCon system with stand-ard analog 4-20 mA signals cablingto I/O blocks. Display units areconnected to a master unit througha field bus. Thus, only one cable isneeded to transfer the analog signalsfrom the display units to the controller.
• FIELD BUS
• AIR FLOW AND PULP
LEVEL CONTROL
• FROTH IMAGING
• ON-LINE ASSAYS
• MAINTENANCE
• REAGENTS CONTROL
• ANALOG
SIGNALS
• PID CONTROLS
AND CALCULATIONS
• DCS SERIAL /
ETHERNET
CONNECTION
• ANALYZER
CONNECTION
Reliable packageThe proven reliability of TankCellsand the FrothCon componentsmeans that together they form adependable section of the flotationprocess.• The package is a solid platform
from which the operator canmanipulate the flotation process.
• The package is cost effectivecompared to other solutions.
Easy start-up andtrouble-free operationTankCells with FrothCon are easy tostart up, operate and maintain.Trouble-free performance is pro-vided by:• Brief, effective operator training
upon installation• Simple self-explanatory operator
interface unit• Easy-to-use local screen display
with graphics• Customer-selected measurement
ranges and engineering units• Control loop responses shown as
trend curves on the display• Built-in maintenance instructions
for flotation cells
FrothMaster™ -Getting the most from yourflotation through constantmonitoring and control.FrothMaster™
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T E C H N O L O G Y
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