Powerful balances and efficient weighing systems which support you in your work, should be adapted to your individual requirements. Standard models are therefore not sufficient under some circumstances. For this reason, at KERN it is our pleasure to work with you to develop a solution which is appropriate and tailor-made for you. From a range of platform sizes through to personalised weighing systems within large production plants, we can provide the right measuring technology. Through close collaboration with your engineers and users, we first check the special requirements for your application. Using this data we will put together the appropriate platform scale, floor scale or a completely personalised weighing system for you, to fit your requirements perfectly.
In close collaboration with your engineers and users, we analyse the specific requirements of your application. Based on this information, we design the right platform scale, floor scale or fully customised weighing system to match your processes and operational requirements.
Integrate KERN IoT-Line products easily into PLC applications: Reusable KERN PLC function blocks are available for integrating KERN IoT-Line products into existing PLC applications. They support functions such as weight value retrieval and taring, helping to reduce programming effort and simplify integration into automated processes. Currently available as a free, time-limited trial version. Send us an email at cusos@kern-sohn.com or call us on Tel. +49 (0) 7433 9933 570.
REFERENCE PROJECT
Portable Horse Scale for Equine Management and Veterinary Applications
Industry: Equestrian sports / Veterinary / Animal husbandry
Application: Mobile weight monitoring of horses and other large animals
THE CHALLENGE
A mobile and easy-to-transport large-animal scale was required for regular weight monitoring of horses. The scale needed to be used flexibly at different locations – for example in the stable, at equestrian events or during veterinary visits.
Key requirements:
✓ Mobile use at changing locations
✓ Quick assembly and disassembly
✓ Precise and reproducible weighing results
✓ Easy transport of the scale by car
THE SOLUTION
KERN developed a portable horse scale featuring a detachable aluminium platform for flexible on-site operation. The equine scale enables accurate, reliable, and stress-free weighing of horses without requiring permanent infrastructure. The system is also suitable for weighing cattle and other large animals.
SYSTEM USED:PORTABLE HORSE SCALE
✓ Weighing capacity up to 1,500 kg
✓ Lightweight design for easy transport
✓ Robust construction for stable and outdoor environments
✓ Precise weight measurement directly on site
✓ Ideal for veterinary, breeding, and livestock applications
REFERENCE VIDEO
KERN Horse Scale in Practical Use
The mobile KERN horse scale enables precise and stress-free weight monitoring directly in the stable or at changing locations. Accurate weight measurement is particularly important after illness, during veterinary treatments, or throughout a mare’s pregnancy, as it supports health monitoring and ensures the correct dosage of medications.
In addition to horses, this mobile large-animal scale is also suitable for weighing ponies, donkeys, alpacas, and llamas. The scale is equally used in zoological facilities for animals such as zebras, antelopes, and other large species. Precise weight determination helps animal owners, breeders, and veterinarians provide optimal care and health management for their animals.
✔ Whether weighing indicators, load cells, or complete weighing systems – CUSOS provides customized solutions for various industries and applications.
✔ Choose from a wide range of weighing indicators: affordable and lightweight plastic models, robust stainless-steel designs, with numeric keypad, battery or mains operation, and multiple interface options for seamless process integration.
✔ Load cells enable the construction of automatic weighing systems such as filling and dosing lines used in the chemical, building materials, and food industries. They are also ideal for checkweighers and packaging machines of all kinds.
✔ The recorded weighing data can be transmitted to peripheral devices such as signal lamps, printers, or laptops and used to control valves and other process components.
✔ Simply specify your preferred platform size, material, and design details – and your tailor-made weighing solution will be created.
ERN IoT-Line – Connected weighing solutions for industrial processes
With the KERN IoT-Line, weighing data can be integrated directly into digital production and automation processes. For industrial applications, solutions include the KERN SXC stainless steel platform scales and KERN IFC platform scales. Depending on the configuration, they can be connected to PCs, networks and higher-level systems, making them suitable for networked weighing processes in production, logistics and quality assurance. For customised systems, machinery and automated processes, the KERN CE HSN digital weighing transmitter can also be used. The compact DIN rail module is installed directly in the control cabinet and provides interfaces including PROFINET as well as digital inputs and outputs (Digital I/O) for integrating weighing technology into existing industrial control and automation systems.
If you have specific requirements for weighing systems, interfaces or system integration, our CUSOS team will be happy to advise you and develop a solution tailored to your application.
KERN PLC Software Function Blocks
Connect KERN IoT-Line products to your PLC in just a few minutes
Would you like to integrate KERN IoT-Line products into your PLC application? With the new KERN PLC function blocks, integration is fast, simple and efficient. The KERN PLC library provides reusable function blocks for the integration and communication of KERN IoT-Line products. This reduces programming effort, saves development time and helps you implement projects more quickly. From reading weight values and taring to customer-specific extensions, the PLC function blocks enable convenient integration of the required functions into your PLC program.
Currently available as a free, time-limited trial version. Send us an email at cusos@kern-sohn.com or call us on Tel. +49 (0) 7433 9933 570. We will be happy to advise you.
Andreas Rudolf
Project Manager Customer Solution Service
Email: cusos@kern-sohn.com
Tel.: +49 (0) 7433 9933 570
Fabian Brenner
Teamlead - Customer Solution Service
E-mail: cusos@kern-sohn.com
Tel.: +49 (0) 7433 9933 570