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I have finally found a analog IO chip with I2C interface that will support 0-10V outputs to drive 0-10v input proportional control ball valves. The TI AMC7812 provides 16-12 bit analog inputs, 12 analog outputs, and 6 GPIO output/inputs. With a couple more devices like the LTC 2487 from Linear...

Having tweaked the larger control application to death, I purchased a couple boards to start working up an I2C control system suitable for an all in one touch screen platform. For less than $50 I acquired an USB to I2C board, 16 Digital IO board and a 8 channel 12 bit analog input board to...

In my searches for inexpensive flow meters for automation I came across this product that should not be hard to interface with the current automation hardware platforms. http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=288 Primary use could be in wort flow monitoring and...

For those folks working on an automatic control Brutus design with low pressure burners here is a diagram of the wiring needed for a Honeywell S8610U ignition module, VR8304 dual valve low pressure gas valve, and a Love TS-2 temperature controller. This diagram includes a SPDT switch with...

Have finally beat PID code into submission and hit target operation for strike water heating @ .5GPM, here is a chart Picasa Web Albums - Kevin - Boiler Test, here is the boiler Picasa Web Albums - Kevin - New Boiler an.... Next goal is the boiler water and wort flow control loops then...

Here are a couple shots of the next project underway for the brewery Picasa Web Albums - Kevin - Carboy Coolin.... The copper tube is 1/4" od on 3" centers to give 1 1/2" span for heat transfer, the metal band is 18 Gauge galvinized steel 12" X 12". The design goal is to make a stationary...

Here a couple photo's taken after the test firing and wet testing on the new system this weekend.http://picasaweb.google.com/kevin.ladue/WetTestProgressPhotoS/photo#5225298749171009138 Decided to add the combustion venting system for boiler and boil kettle to reduce heat load in space. Kegs...

Here are a couple of pictures of the phase 2 brewery construction http://picasaweb.google.com/kevin.ladue/Phase2ProgressPictures, still need to finish RTD and thermocouple wiring, power and signal wiring is done. Final connections to boil keggle and mash tun are all that is needed before wet...

Here are a couple of shots of the inside of keg conversions for club members, couplngs were welded on both sides and ground smooth on inside. http://picasaweb.google.com/kevin.ladue/KegglesForClubMembers

Here are a couple of pictures of the 2" screw conveyor that feeds mill,http://picasaweb.google.com/kevin.ladue/ScrewConveyor/photo#5188941875307268178 conveyor moves 1/2 gallon of malt per minute. Tested mill and conveyor together, mill can crush 1 gallon container of malt per minute, conveyor...

Here is a shot of brewing hardware without boiler, grain hopper, mill, and plc panel are in their final location.http://picasaweb.google.com/kevin.ladue/BreweryConstructionProgress/photo#5183730230813303522 Still have internals and drive motor to install on screw conveyor then after boiler...

Here are a couple pictures of new components for the phase 2 brewery project, 1"OD outer tube with 1/2" SS inner tube CFC, O2 mixer, water heater/steam boiler. Chiller inside tube is 20 foot length of 1/2" OD .049 316 tubing inside a 1"tube with inner tubing silver brazed to modified swagelok...

Finally completed the assembly, wiring, and power up testing of the phase 2 SIRIMS control panel. Next step is the hardware mounting on the aluminum panels, instrument wiring, testing, and software for brewing system control. Here is a picture of the completed panel...

For those folks that have a Ranco temperature controller and are looking for additional sensors there is a Ebay auction item for 12 Ranco sensors. Here is the link...

Here is a inline oxygenator i threw together for a club member out of 3/8" tubing and 1" tube with KF flanges. This is meant to be mounted to his brew sculpture and connect with 3/8" ID vinyl hoses for wort and 1/4" oxygen line. The 3/8" tubing was silver soldered to the 1" tube and filed...

Here is the control system upgrade for my manually controlled Steam injection RIMS system currently in use.http://picasaweb.google.com/kevin.ladue/Phase2Brewery/photo#5030791467733206146 All the components shown will be connected to OPTO 22 plc system hardware and software. Currently have...