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Watchdog™ Super Elite (WDC4)

Bucket Elevator & Conveyor Hazard Monitor
Part numbers
WDC4V46CAI, WDC4V4CAI
Electronics Application
Belt Conveyor,
Bucket Elevator,
Chain Conveyor
Certification

ATEX

ATEX
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ATEX Logo

UKEx

UKEx
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IECEx

IECEx
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IECExv3

CnEx

CnEx
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Nepsi

CSA

CSA
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CSA logo

CE

CE
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CE Logo
Product Features
  • Belt Speed Monitoring (Single and Differential Speed)
  • Belt Alignment Monitoring (Contact, Pulsed and Rub Blocks)
  • Bearing Temperature Monitoring (NTC)
  • Pulley Alignment Monitoring
  • Plug Condition Monitoring
  • Acceleration Monitoring
  • Jog Prevention (Limited Number of Elevator Starts per Minute)
  • 3.5” Full-colour Graphics LCD Display
  • SD Card for Settings Save, Restore and Transfer, as Well as Data Logging and Firmware Updates
  • Ethernet RJ45 Port for Modbus TCP and Hazardmon.com Connectivity
  • Hazardmon.com Support for Real-time Remote Monitoring and Historical Data Analysis

Watchdog™ Super Elite (WDC4)

Bucket Elevator & Conveyor Hazard Monitor
Watchdog Super Elite hazard monitor (WDC4)

The Watchdog Super Elite (WDC4) is easy to install and simple to set-up. The system processes signals from sensors for belt misalignment, belt speed & slip, continuous bearing temperature, pulley misalignment and plug conditions for bucket elevators or belt conveyors.  When an alarm is detected it will sound an alarm and provide shutdown control of the elevator/conveyor and feeding system.
 
A 3.5” LCD screen displays the entire system status at a glance.  Password protected controller settings can be set up either directly on the LCD screen, or by a PC application and transferred to the WDC4 via an SD card.
The Watchdog Super Elite can be connected directly to a PLC using the Modbus TCP/IP protocol, or integrated into HazardMon.com®.  This secure cloud based solution provides live system status, graphs and historical data that is viewable on any web-enabled device (smart phone, tablet, desktop PC).

    WDC4 PART NUMBERS

    • WDC4V46CAI Multi-Voltage Model (110Vac/240Vac 50/60Hz and 24Vdc)
    • WDC4V4CAI 24Vdc only Model

    SPECIFICATIONS:

    4B WDC4- hazard monitor - specs table
    Literature Downloads
    Product Datasheet - WDC4 (Watchdog Super Elite)
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    Product Datasheet - WDC4 (Watchdog Super Elite)
    WDC3 to WDC4 Upgrade
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    WDC3 to WDC4 Upgrade
    Technical Manuals & Docs
    Product Manual - Watchdog Super Elite - WDC4 - Firmware 4.10.X
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    Product Manual - Watchdog Super Elite - WDC4 - Firmware 4.10.X
    Product Manual - Watchdog Super Elite - WDC4 - Firmware 4.9.X
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    Product Manual - Watchdog Super Elite - WDC4 - Firmware 4.9.X
    Modbus TCP Register Settings
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    Modbus TCP Register Settings
    White Papers
    Testimonials - Why I believe in Watchdog Elite Monitoring System
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    Testimonials - Why I believe in Watchdog Elite Monitoring System
    Case Study - Multi Location Remote Monitoring at US Grain Cooperative
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    Case Study - Multi Location Remote Monitoring at US Grain Cooperative
    Certificates
    ATEX Certificate
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    ATEX Certificate
    ATEX Certificate (with power supply unit)
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    ATEX Certificate (with power supply unit)
    IECEx Certificate
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    IECEx Certificate
    IECEx Certificate (with power supply unit)
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    IECEx Certificate (with power supply unit)
    EAC Certificate
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    EAC Certificate
    Declaration of Conformity - WDC4V4
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    Declaration of Conformity - WDC4V4
    Declaration of Conformity - WDC4V46
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    Declaration of Conformity - WDC4V46
    New Product
    NTC expansion board for WDC4

    NTC Expansion Board

    Adds 6 additional NTC temperature inputs.  A total of two boards can be added to expand temperature monitoring up to 20 points.

    New Product
    PLC expansion board for WDC4

    PLC Expansion Board

    A discrete PLC input card providing 4 solid state relay outputs for belt speed, belt misalignment, bearing temperature and plug indication.

    PT100 expansion board for WDC4

    PT100 Expansion Board

    Provides the ability to connect 4 additional PT100 Platinum RTD temperature sensors to the control unit.  A total of two boards can be installed, providing a total of 8 PT100 inputs.

    Analogue expansion board for WDC4

    Analogue Expansion Board

    Provides the ability to connect 4 current loop inputs (4-20 mA) and 2 voltage inputs to the Watchdog control unit.  Between 1 and 6 sensors can be installed with power and ground connections integrated into the expansion board.

    Hazardmon cloud-based hazard monitoring solution

    HazardMon.com®

    HazardMon.com® is a secure cloud based hazard monitoring solution providing status notifications and data logging for bucket elevators and conveyors. Live system status, graphs and historical data can be viewed on any web-enabled device (smartphone, tablet PC, desktop or laptop computer). Emails can be sent to notify users whenever a change in the system's health is detected.

    New Product
    IE-Router

    IE-Router

    4G Router to connect 4B’s Hazard Monitoring Systems to Hazardmon via 4G Data SIM or Wi-Fi.

    P3003 & P3004 - 30mm Inductive Sensor

    P3003 & P3004 - 30mm Inductive Sensor

    Detects the presence or absence of materials. Is used for monitoring the speed of machinery via a speed module or PLC.

    4B Whirligig shaft sensor mount

    Whirligig®

    The Whirligig® is a fully guarded target for easy mounting of motion sensors. It is a universal shaft sensor mount suitable for all industry standard cylindrical or DIN style inductive sensors including 4B's M100, M300, and M800 speed switch sensors.

    4B Binswitch Elite Capacitive Sensor

    Binswitch Elite Capacitive Sensor

    Detects level or plug situations for bulk granular solids or liquids in tanks, bins, or silos and can be used as a plug or choke detector in chutes, conveyors and elevator legs.

    Updated Version
    4b Touchswitch sensor

    Touchswitch™

    The Touchswitch is an electro-mechanical limit switch, which detects tracking and misalignment problems on bucket elevators and conveyors.

    The Auto-Set series RF capacitance point level monitors are used for detecting high, intermediate, or low levels of liquids, powders and free flowing granular solids stored in tanks, bins, silos or other containers.

    Updated Version
    4B WDA motion alignment sensor

    WDA4 Motion Alignment Sensor

    Non-contacting high-power, extended range magnetic proximity sensor, not affected by dust or material build up, used to detect moving ferrous material up to 75mm away from the sensor.

    New Product
    VIBMIL vibration sensor

    VIBMIL - Milli-VIB & Milli-Con

    VIBMIL is a vibration sensor designed for continuous monitoring of vibration levels in industrial environments. It is current loop powered accelerometer and delivers accurate vibration RMS velocity using a 4-20 mA output. Built with a stainless-steel enclosure, including a 3/4” NPT thread for conduit connection.

    New Product
    Encoder-Flex 1024

    Encoder-Flex 1024

    The Encoder-Flex 1024 is a rotary shaft encoder that monitors slide gate position, shaft position, or shaft speed. Examples include position of rack and pinion gates, valves, distributors, and shaft speed on rotating shafts such as slow moving conveyors, mixers, and dryers.

    bearing temperature sensors

    Bearing Temperature Sensors

    Overheated bearings are one of the main risk factors for dust explosions in bucket elevators and need to be closely monitored.
    4B offers a range of Atex, CSA and IECEx certified bearing temperature sensors and compatible monitoring systems.

    View our full Electronics Catalogue here.

    Hazard Monitoring Design Service

    Preventative maintenance can help reduce the risk of equipment failure and consequent downtimes. When it comes to monitoring your bucket elevators and belt conveyors, 4B can recommend you the ideal combination of sensors and monitoring systems to suit your requirements and budget.

    4B provides an extensive range of their own ATEX / IECEx / CSA approved hazard monitoring systems, misalignment switches and bearing temperature monitors and level controls. We can offer you anything from a replacement sensor to a fully integrated hazard monitoring system which can be operated either as a stand-alone system or connected to your PLC.

    And if you do not want to install hazard monitoring sensors on every piece of equipment in your plant straightaway, we can offer you a scalable solution starting with carefully chosen equipment and systems that can be expanded at a later date to encompass other machines in the plant.

    We can also offer you an installation service, and we do provide a competent after-sales technical service to help you overcome any technical problems with your monitoring equipment.

    To get a recommendation from our engineers, please fill in the electronics questionnaire below. Please fill this form in as accurately as possible to allow us to deal with your enquiry more effectively.

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