Design and realization of micro scale capsule dynamic weighing system

The design method for a micro scale capsule dynamic weighing system is proposed, which can transport and classify capsules in turn and acquire the quality of the capsules. A kind of kinetic model for the dynamic weighing of capsule is established. The model is based on energy conservation principle and considers the influences of sliding chute parameters, sensor parameters and other factors. The movement process of the capsules with different weights is analyzed. MATLAB is adopted to simulate the analysis results. During the process of transporting and classifying the capsules, the weighing transducer is used to measure the weight of the capsule. The A/D converter, which is linked to the weighing transducer, sends the capsule weight data to the subsequent ARM processor. The ARM processor sends data to MCU that controls the movement of the electric motor through serial communication and the observing and controlling process is completed. Meanwhile, a graphic user interface is developed based on miniGUI, with which the ARM processor can display the capsule weight information in real time. The simulation and experiment results indicate that when the threshold of the sensor signal is 0.195 V and the time interval of the weighing process is 1.46 s, the dynamic capsule weighing process can be realized successfully. The design for capsule weighing unit has completed the process of capsules weighing effectively and improves the reliability and high efficiency of capsule dynamic condition weighing.