Modular easily expandable – even in the field – even in the future

Input-output modules connected via a fast CAN bus serve as the central “internal” nervous system to which the sensors and actuators are connected. Thus, the controller can be adapted to the complexity of the device by using different or several of these modules. Communication with the outside world is also modularly expandable. Various communication modules can be connected to a second CAN bus – also in the field and by the customer.

Predefined actions – configurable recipes

Fully automated partial steps and entire production recipes can be stored and saved. The desired behavior of the MATIC temperature control unit can be easily set. Thanks to flexibly configurable recipes, relevant production parameters for the desired production process can be stored and thus individual processes can be controlled and regulated. All work steps, such as tool change, are carried out fully automatically by the unit. It is no longer necessary to perform several consecutive steps manually; a single click is enough. This significantly saves working time and at the same time increases work and process safety.

Anticipatory Behavior & Predictive Maintenance

The new control system is a central and digital intelligence, which already has process knowledge based on models. In the work process, it compares the various sensor information with this knowledge and can thus react to changes at an early stage and prevent limit values from being exceeded in advance. The monitoring behaves intelligently. The behavior is constantly checked for plausibility and possible problems can be clearly identified and localized. The whole system works predictively and informs the user proactively

Energy efficient and economical – focus on energy saving

Thanks to the model-based control, the temperature control unit can be operated very energy-efficiently. The controller reacts at an early stage to deviations in the control variables and thus prevents temperature fluctuations completely without “counter-cooling”. Furthermore, the units of the new MATIC line are all equipped with a variable speed pump control and with a 24V DC control. The controller draws only as much pump power as it needs for the process and optimizes the energy consumption of the device at this point as well. The availability of all sensor information makes it possible to coordinate the control of flow and temperatures. The flow is controlled by a frequency converter, which adjusts the pump speed. In addition to energy savings, this makes it possible to limit the upstream pressure. The devices thus offer high energy efficiency and thus enable cost savings in use. The controller works hand in hand with the new frequency converter. The pump power is continuously adjustable and the device has an automatic eco mode. Thanks to the frequency converter, the pump thus automatically saves energy when the full pump capacity does not bring any advantage. This energy-efficient behavior enables the customer to handle resources in an ecological way.