autoclave control system

Hardware:

• Fully integrated logic, control and data acquisition hardware.
• Hot-Swap modules for increased uptime.
• Optional fully redundant processors, power supplies and networking.
• Integrated HMI for maintenance and troubleshooting. Includes backup to key PC functions and data recording.
• Simple addition of further modules for additional thermocouples or vacuums in future.
• Completely independent over-temperature and over-pressure controllers with manual reset together with managed emergency stopping functions.

Control:

• Multi-zone control available for ovens, presses and circumferential autoclaves.
• Unlimited cure profiles of up to 20 segments.
• Up to four fully profiled vacuum headers and unlimited additional headers.
• Thermal Head control with dynamic boost on new ramps.
• Intelligent control of fans and pumps to reduce energy usage.
• Guaranteed soak on all part thermocouples (max 200 TCs) with maximum dwell times also programmable.
• Spread hold on all or individual parts.

Monitoring:

• Operator friendly SCADA based software package for monitor and control of all system functions (with per user access control).
• Full event logging of user and process actions.
• Rate of change calculation and deviation alarming for all part TCs.
• Full integration of switchgear for accurate alarm and fault diagnosis.
• Fully digital data management for compliance with NADCAP etc. Secure, encrypted data records.
• Optional Database integration for SQL, Access or other ODBC target.
• Remote access and control for both PLC hardware and PC software for fast problem resolution.
• Remote viewing of current status from networked PCs.

Historical Records:

• Printouts of load information and charts for individual parts or complete loads.
• Optional database integration provides querying of historical records for specific part numbers, profiles, operators etc.
• Export of data to standard .csv (text) files for detailed analysis of thermal surveys etc or transmission to customers.
• Optional standalone historical file viewer for customers / QA dept / Lab analysis of cures.