METSO N02495180 Programmable Logic Controller / Control Module

METSO N02495180 Programmable Logic Controller / Control Module

Introduction

The METSO N02495180 is a high-performance Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) / Control Module engineered specifically for heavy-duty mining, crushing, and screening equipment.

Most notably utilized within the globally recognized Metso Lokotrack® mobile crushing series, this industrial automation module serves as the primary intelligence unit.

It ensures precise machine operations, optimal material throughput, and continuous monitoring of critical mechanical components under harsh, high-vibration quarrying and mining environments.

Unique Product Description

Engineered to superior Scandinavian standards, the METSO N02495180 bridges the gap between raw mechanical power and intelligent automation.

Far from a standard off-the-shelf industrial component, this PLC module is hardened to withstand massive shock loads, severe dust ingress, and wide temperature fluctuations characteristic of processing plants.

It functions as the “brain” of mobile plants, synchronizing the feeder, crusher engine, and conveyors seamlessly to maximize uptime and protect downstream equipment from catastrophic overload.

Technical Parameter Table

Product Advantages and Features

Precise Automation Control: Optimizes operational efficiency by continuously adjusting parameters such as feed rate based on cavity levels and engine load.

Ruggedized Build Quality: Specifically built with specialized anti-vibration damping to survive the violent, continuous shaking inherent to mobile cone and jaw crushers.

Plug-and-Play Integration: Manufactured strictly to OEM specifications, allowing for immediate field replacement with zero wiring modification or calibration friction.

Enhanced Plant Safety: Interlocks with emergency stop loops, fluid temperature sensors, and pressure switches to initiate automated shutdown sequences before hardware failure occurs.

Application Cases

1. Mobile Quarrying in Aggregates Production

A large limestone quarry operating a fleet of Metso Lokotrack LT120 jaw crushers integrated the N02495180 control module to resolve continuous interlock tripping caused by outdated aftermarket logic relays. The upgrade resulted in smooth automation, reducing fuel consumption by stabilizing feeder cycles.

2. High-Altitude Mining & Mineral Processing

Deployed in a copper crushing circuit in South America, the N02495180 module managed automated CSS (Closed Side Setting) adjustments. Despite operating at high elevations with severe dust conditions, the control unit maintained seamless communication with the plant’s master SCADA network.

Related Models & Other Models in the Same Series

The N02495180 works alongside an ecosystem of specialized electronic units, displays, and sensors engineered for Metso industrial setups:

N02495181 / N02495182: Advanced processing and expansion I/O variants used for dual-crusher multi-stage systems.

METSO IC Series (IC50 / IC70 / IC700): Integrated intelligent crusher automation platforms that incorporate these discrete PLC modules into the user interface display.

N0210000 series: Accompanying hydraulic control modules, speed sensors, and fieldbus communication nodes.

Installation and Maintenance

Installation Guidelines

Isolate Power: Fully isolate the machine’s electrical panel and lock out/tag out (LOTO) the main battery master switch prior to handling electrical components.

ESD Protection: Wear a grounded electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to protect the internal microprocessors from static damage.

Secure Mounting: Ensure the module is rigidly fastened to the DIN rail or internal control cabinet sub-plate using original anti-vibration rubber standoffs.

Terminal Check: Verify all terminal block plugs are seated firmly and the protective wiring harness is strain-relieved to prevent wire fatigue.

Maintenance Recommendations

Periodic Cleaning: Use clean, dry compressed low-pressure air to keep the module free from conductive rock dust.

Firmware & Calibration: Keep control parameters aligned with the specific crusher model settings sheet.

Thermal Monitoring: Ensure the control cabinet’s internal cooling fans and ventilation filters are inspected monthly to avoid ambient overheating.