Example application of a cartoner
Automation solution
With the newest machine types, the flexible automation architecture is implemented in accordance with the technological requirements for the machine.
The performance characteristics are harmonized in accordance with process engineering requirements:
- Operator control, visualization and diagnostics
- Process control
- Motion control
- Drive-related control
Machine control
The machine control is implemented with SIMOTION D4x5. It performs the following PLC and motion control functions:
- Logic
- Operating mode manager
- Setpoint input
- Closed-loop controls (tension, gluing)
- Machine monitoring
- Synchronous operation
- Cams
- Communication with upstream and downstream installations
- Interfacing of higher-level systems
Operator control and monitoring (HMI)
Operator control and monitoring of the machine is performed, for example, using a Multi Panel with the WinCC flexible runtime and configuring software. The following functions are implemented using the Multi Panel:
- Machine module selection
- Process data management
- Speed specification
- Presetting of technology values
- Diagnostics/remote diagnostics
Drives
The integrated automation and drives structure is rounded off by the bus-coupled dynamic converter system SINAMICS S120 and 1FT6/1FK7 motors.