T E C H N O L O G Y

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Converting your slurry into money
FrothCon is a modular control system dedicated to
enhancing the performance of your flotation process.
It facilitates the fast and smooth start-up of a flotation
bank and the stable operation at chosen setpoints
thereafter.
The stand-alone FrothCon control solution
replaces conventional field controllers and provides
a variety of extra features. Its functionality can be
further augmented through its seamless integration to
the Outokumpu FrothMaster

froth imaging instrument,
Outokumpu COURIER

family of slurry analyzers,

Outokumpu PROSCON

Automation Systems with

Advanced Control Tools, or any plant-wide process
control and expert system.
FrothCon is a standard component of a TankCell

system delivery. Trouble-free operation, low total instal-

lation and minimal running costs are guaranteed with an
easy-to-use operator panel, control loop tuning tools and
self-explanatory messages.
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Tuning of control loops
The control loops are easily tuned
during start-up or later during op-
eration.
PROSCON

Tuner program with

a laptop computer
Ready-made structure for
advanced level control
FrothCon informs the operator of
the process status in real-time and
simultaneously provides a ready-
made structure for advanced level
control.
Pre-configurated analyzer connec-
tion especially to the Outokumpu
COURIER

family of analyzers
Pre-configurated for connection
to the Outokumpu FrothMaster
froth imaging instrument
Serial or Ethernet connection to
Outokumpu PROSCON

Advanced
Control Tools or a plant-wide
process control or expert system
FrothCon specifications
FrothCon consists of display units
and a master controller. It meets the
NEMA 4/IP65 standard and can be
installed anywhere in the plant.
Display units with a graphical user
interface, analog input and output
connections are mounted in a free-
standing stainless steel cabinet.
All field instruments are connected
to the FrothCon system with stand-
ard analog 4-20 mA signals cabling
to I/O blocks. Display units are
connected to a master unit through
a field bus. Thus, only one cable is
needed to transfer the analog signals
from the display units to the controller.
FIELD BUS
AIR FLOW AND PULP
LEVEL CONTROL
FROTH IMAGING
ON-LINE ASSAYS
MAINTENANCE
REAGENTS CONTROL
ANALOG
SIGNALS
PID CONTROLS
AND CALCULATIONS
DCS SERIAL /
ETHERNET
CONNECTION
ANALYZER
CONNECTION
Reliable package
The proven reliability of TankCells
and the FrothCon components
means that together they form a
dependable section of the flotation
process.
The package is a solid platform
from which the operator can
manipulate the flotation process.
The package is cost effective
compared to other solutions.
Easy start-up and
trouble-free operation
TankCells with FrothCon are easy to
start up, operate and maintain.
Trouble-free performance is pro-
vided by:
Brief, effective operator training
upon installation
Simple self-explanatory operator
interface unit
Easy-to-use local screen display
with graphics
Customer-selected measurement
ranges and engineering units
Control loop responses shown as
trend curves on the display
Built-in maintenance instructions
for flotation cells
FrothMaster -
Getting the most from your
flotation through constant
monitoring and control.
FrothMaster
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T E C H N O L O G Y
Outokumpu Mintec Oy
P.O. Box 84
FIN-02201 Espoo, Finland
Tel. +358 9 4211
Fax +358 9 421 3555
info.mintec@outokumpu.com
www.outokumpu.com
Australia
Outokumpu Technology Pty. Ltd.
Sydney
Tel. (61) 2 9984 2500
Fax (61) 2 9984 2501
Perth
Tel. (61) 8 9316 1966
Fax (61) 8 9316 1952
Canada
Outokumpu Technology
Tel. (1) 905 671 3304
Fax (1) 905 671 8413
Chile
Outokumpu Tcnica Chile Ltda.
Tel. (56) 2 274 4201
Fax (56) 2 223 4989
China
Outokumpu Beijing
Representative Office
Tel. (86) 10 6506 5951
Fax (86) 10 6500 6512
Japan
Outokumpu Japan K.K.
Tel. (81) 3 3863 6581
Fax (81) 3 3863 6571
Mexico
Outokumpu Mexicana S.A. de C.V.
Tel. (52) 5 203 5968
Fax (52) 5 203 1018
Peru
Outokumpu Tcnica Per S.A.C.
Tel. (51) 1 221 0833
Fax (51) 1 221 2633
Poland
Outokumpu Poland Sp. z o.o.
Tel. (48) 22 825 8252
Fax (48) 22 825 1961
Russia
ZAO Mineral Processing Engineers
Tel. (7) 812 213 9986
Fax (7) 812 327 8832
South Africa
Outokumpu Technology (Pty) Ltd.
Tel. (27) 11 799 2410
Fax (27) 11 799 2449
U.S.A.
Outokumpu Technology, Inc.
Tel. (1) 303 792 3110
Fax (1) 303 799 6892
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