PM4

Facility operation has never been easier, faster, or more accurate than with this hard PLC-based control. Due to its modular design, the system easily expands from a single stand-alone control to a total asphalt plant control system. PM4 combines ASTEC Digital's time-tested asphalt software with new developments, creating the most cutting-edge solution for the industry. It also includes a built-in connection to Signal, giving you direct access to your plant's data.

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Powerful and User-Friendly

The powerful, user-friendly PM4 plant control system combines the finest industrial hardware components with a Windows operating platform.

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No Console

PM4 eliminates traditional consoles and allows monitoring and control of all plant functions from an industrial-grade PC.

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Modular System

Expandable and retractable to suit your specific needs. PM4 modules include asphalt blending controls, burner controls, silo controls, motor controls, and tank farm controls.

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MP4 Blending Controls

Standard offering of 8 Virgin aggregate variable frequency drive bins, Virgin aggregate scale, 2 Recycle bin over 1 recycle belt scale, 1 Additive, 1 Asphalt Metering system (temperature compensated), Calibration for all scales, pumps, and feeders: operator-selectable automatic feeder calibration and multiple material calibration for bins, Unlimited mix design stored on hard disk drive, Material mix design tolerance, Material mix start/stop timing, and Communicates material inventories and mix formulas with ASTEC WM2000 (WM2000 sold separately)

BC4 Burner Controls

Commands for and monitoring of flame safeguard device and controls burner position via burner profile with individual settings for:
combustion air, controls multiple fuels, controls to operator selectable, final mix temperature, aggregate temperature, and baghouse inlet temperature.

Alarming

Audible alerts and logging of all system errors

Tank Farm Controls

The optional Tank Farm Control System provides centralized automation and monitoring for asphalt storage tanks, heaters, pumps, valves, and product transfer operations - helping operators maintain proper material temperatures, inventory levels, and safe plant operation.

SC4 Silo Controls

Standard offering of 3 Silos over 1 truck scale, Silo charging, Level indication, Inventory indication (when used with ASTEC WM2000), Silo discharge, Silo cone heat, Mix Storage, Travers conveyor(s), and Drag conveyor(s)

MC4 Motor Controls

Start/stop controls for each motor, handles all interlocking and sequential starting, Midstream start/stop and plant E-stop, and Optional current monitoring

The ASTEC Digital data suite, Connectivity Suite, brings together all of the digital offerings into a single standardized platform from ASTEC. Our intention and objective are to be a digital solution provider of choice. As our offerings evolve, we are committed to our Rock to Road customers. We vow to remain a customer-focused entity, developing durable solutions to help our customers on their journey.

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