Product Specifications
Manufacturer: METTLER TOLEDO
Model: MultiACM™ (Application Control Module)
Primary Function: High-speed Dynamic Weighing and Data Integration
Industry Application: Parcel Hubs, Distribution Centers, E-commerce Logistics
Interface: Ethernet TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, RS-232/422/485
Certifications: OIML R51, NTEP (Legal-for-trade for dynamic applications)
Control Capability: Multi-scale data aggregation and PLC synchronization
Product Description
The METTLER TOLEDO MultiACM™ is an enterprise-grade weighing indicator and application control module that serves as the technological heart of modern automated sorting facilities. As logistics speeds continue to increase, the MultiACM™ provides the high-frequency processing power required to capture accurate weights of parcels moving at speeds of up to 3 meters per second, ensuring every gram is accounted for in a "Legal-for-trade" capacity.
The Brain of the DWS System
In a standard Dimensioning, Weighing, and Scanning (DWS) setup, the MultiACM™ acts as the central data hub. It doesn’t just record weight; it synchronizes inputs from load cells, laser volume measurement sensors, and high-speed barcode cameras. By aggregating this data into a single "data string" per parcel, it allows for instantaneous billing and sorting decisions, making it an indispensable tool for e-commerce giants and international courier services.
Unrivaled Accuracy and Filtering
Dynamic weighing is inherently challenging due to mechanical vibrations and airflow on a conveyor line. The MultiACM™ utilizes proprietary METTLER TOLEDO filtering algorithms that isolate the weight of the parcel from the "noise" of the sorting machine. This ensures that even at peak throughput, the system maintains the precision required for trade-approved billing, preventing revenue loss for the carrier and ensuring fairness for the customer.
Key Features
- Seamless System Integration: Designed to communicate effortlessly with sorting PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) via high-speed Fieldbus or Ethernet protocols.
- High Throughput: Capable of handling over 10,000 parcels per hour with reliable data association.
- Remote Diagnostics: Built-in web server capabilities allow maintenance teams to monitor scale health and performance from a central control room.
- Modular Scalability: Can be configured to manage single-belt weighers, multi-scale catch-weighers, or complex pallet-sizing systems.
- Legal-for-Trade Compliance: Fully approved for global commercial use, meeting the stringent requirements of OIML and NTEP standards.
Typical Applications
- Parcel Sorting Hubs: Central control for high-speed cross-belt or tilt-tray sorters.
- E-commerce Fulfillment: Automatic weight and volume capture for shipping cost calculation at the packing station.
- Air Cargo Handling: Integrating large-scale dynamic weighing for ULD (Unit Load Device) processing.
- Warehouse Management: Real-time inventory verification and weight-based quality checks during outbound shipping.
Resources & Documentation
METTLER TOLEDO MultiACM™ | High-Speed Dynamic Weighing & Sorting Controller
Product Specifications
Manufacturer: METTLER TOLEDO
Model: MultiACM™ (Application Control Module)
Primary Function: High-speed Dynamic Weighing and Data Integration
Industry Application: Parcel Hubs, Distribution Centers, E-commerce Logistics
Interface: Ethernet TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, RS-232/422/485
Certifications: OIML R51, NTEP (Legal-for-trade for dynamic applications)
Control Capability: Multi-scale data aggregation and PLC synchronization
