Jigger Re-Manufacturing and new PLC control system upgrade with Beckhoff CX1000

System Overview

The current control system exists of a custom PC, video controller and various push buttons and switches, which interface with Phoenix I/O to control the various functions on the machine. The system components are obsolete, and replacement parts have to be custom made at great expense.

Zimmer will provide a new PLC/PC system with HMI based on Beckhoff System Technology using the Embedded-PC CX1000 .

The Beckhoff CX1000 System is designed for tasks requiring the characteristics and computing capacity of Industrial PC’s. The system is completely modular and can be configured for different processing power, memory, I/O requirements, video interface and networking capability.

Manufacturers warranty is available for all different packages and
depending on the extension of the re-building

Beckhoff Embedded-PC CX1000

The new system with embedded PC technology provides powerful tools for developing code for control functions and process loops as well as dynamic displays and interactive operator functions for the HMI.

All existing Push Buttons, Switches, and Indicator lights, which are located on the front of the existing control panel, will be removed.
A new set of Push Buttons and Switches for the most commonly used operations such as Power On, Start Left, Start Right, Auto Start, Stop, Reset, Stagger, E-Stop, Reset, will be provided.
All other operator functions will be performed from the new HMI.

The new HMI will provide the following features:

Display Left and Right Counter
Set Speed
Display Current Speed
Display Direction
Set Bath Temperature
Display Bath and Ambient Temperature
Set Mode of Operation Auto – Manual
Display Mode of Operation
Select Program Number
Display Automatic Dyeing Program
Display Current Cycle and Passage Number
Alarms
Maintenance Functions