The controller operates the automatic cycle and allows for manual operation as well. Job information, such as part length and quantity, is entered through the interface Touch Screen.
Up to 99 different jobs can be entered into the PLC memory, and can be called up and performed at any time. Also, a JOB QUEUE function allows up to 5 jobs to be picked from the memory, and run consecutively.
A wide variety of languages can be chosen for message screen display.
Manual mode: Allows for a fast one cut operation. In this mode all functions are controlled and initialized by the operator. The display shows blade tension, blade speed, blade height position, run time of the blade, run time of the cut and blade drive motor amperage draw.
Automatic mode: The controller displays blade speed, blade tension part length, quantity required, and piece count, job run time, total blade run time The machine will shut down when the required number of pieces have been cut.