Description
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BrandMarel
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ModelM3210
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Product NameHMI Operator Terminal
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Place of OriginIceland
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Customs HS Code85285211
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Power Supply24 V DC
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Dimensions320mm × 260mm × 90mm
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Weight3.92 kg
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Operating Temperature0°C ~ +50°C
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Storage Temperature-40°C ~ +50°C
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Warranty12 month
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Product Statusoriginal
Application Cases of Marel M3210 in Food Processing Industry
1. Poultry Processing Line
A European poultry processor integrated Marel M3210 controller into an inline weight grading system for chicken carcasses and breast fillets. The M3210 collects real-time weight data from load cells and automatically sorts products into multiple weight grades according to customer specifications. It controls the conveyor and air-driven sorting gates, records piece weight and batch output, and uploads production data to Marel Innova management software. This solution reduces manual sorting labor, improves grading consistency and realizes full product traceability for supermarket orders.
2. Seafood & Salmon Processing
A seafood processing plant deployed M3210 for whole fish and salmon fillet grading. The controller compensates weighing signal fluctuations caused by continuous conveyor movement and high-moisture environment. It classifies fish portions by weight and size, triggers corresponding discharge gates, and sends weight records to label printers for printing batch codes and weight information. The stainless steel compatible control logic adapts to regular high-pressure washdown in seafood workshops, minimizing downtime caused by weighing instability.
3. Red Meat & Beef Portion Grading
A beef processing factory uses M3210 on a beef cut portioning line. The controller performs high-speed weighing and multi-class sorting for beef steaks and trimmed meat. Operators can save multiple product recipes on the M3210 HMI and switch recipes quickly for different customer orders. Built-in fault diagnosis monitors load cell drift, gate actuator jam and communication loss. Alerts are triggered automatically for abnormal conditions, lowering product waste from out-of-spec portions.
4. Ready-to-Cook Packaged Food
A prepared food manufacturer applied M3210 for inline weight checking and sorting of pre-packaged meat products. It rejects underweight or overweight packs on the production line, counts qualified products and generates batch production reports. All weighing and sorting data is transmitted to the factory ERP system for quality auditing and batch traceability, complying with food safety regulatory requirements.
Key Benefits from Field Deployment
High-speed dynamic weighing and accurate sorting on continuous production lines
Recipe storage and quick changeover for different product specifications
Real-time data logging and seamless connection with Innova production management platform
Robust diagnostic functions to reduce unplanned stops in wet, washdown food production environment
Hygienic design adapted to regular cleaning in food workshops
Marel M3210 Functions
The M3210 is an industrial controller manufactured by Marel, engineered exclusively for weighing and grading systems within the food processing industry.
Core Control Function
It acts as the primary control unit for automatic weight grading machinery. The controller acquires weight data from load cells and runs sorting algorithms to route products to the appropriate discharge gates based on predefined weight or size limits. It supports multi-tier classification rules for fish, poultry and other food commodities.
Data Acquisition & Processing
It delivers high-speed sampling of weight signals from weighing sensors. Filtering and compensation algorithms are implemented to stabilise weighing readings during continuous conveyor operation. It logs individual product weights, batch volumes and production statistics in real time.
Communication & Data Interface
It supports connectivity with Marel Innova production management software. Grading logs, weight records and batch reports can be uploaded to the host system. Interfaces are available for label printers to generate product barcodes and batch information. It communicates with conveyor drives, sorting gate actuators and auxiliary field sensors.
Operation & Parameter Management
Equipped with a local human-machine interface for recipe configuration. Operators can set grading thresholds, batch targets and product-specific parameters. Multiple product recipes can be stored to enable fast changeover between different production orders.
Diagnostic & Alarm Function
Integrated system self-diagnosis monitors load cell defects, communication breakdowns, actuator malfunctions and product jams. Visual and audible alarms are activated upon abnormal conditions, and fault logs are retained to support maintenance traceability.
Application
It is widely deployed on seafood, poultry and meat processing lines for inline automatic weighing, grading, batch counting and product sorting.
