Extrusion Machine Controllers

OPT•TROL® (optimal control) is a true plug-and-play system specifically designed for small to medium extruders, but includes features found in larger extrusion control systems. Auto tuning temperature control with two low current 24Vdc outputs will allow all zones to be heat only or heat/cool. The operator station includes a rugged LCD touch-screen with CE.NET operating system, Modbus TCP Ethernet communication, and a 1GB flash back up memory stick as standard. The building block architecture of the Control Module allows a compact, lower cost-of-entry control solution for small to large extruders. Standard control system definitions save valuable engineering time and expense. The system is preprogrammed to meet the users requirements. The program is loaded, tested and a memory stick back up is supplied for true out-of-the-box performance. The temperature card is designed specifically for single-screw, twin-screw, co-extrusion applications. Fully automatic adaptive temperature tuning (as well as conventional tuning) is provided. Predefined screens and sequence logic greatly simplify installation and setup. Recipes, screen captures and logging functions can be stored and loaded from various memory devices. Applications that match the predefined screens and logic will not require additional programming. Includes real time clock and battery backup.