Ergonomics

Ergonomics in detail: safe and convenient setup

Numerous functions, options and accessories facilitate andaccelerate the setup process of the ENGEL machine andthe ENGEL robot with the EC 200 / CC 200 control unit.Thanks to clear-cut screens, the ergonomic layout of thecontrol elements, and logical structures and sequences, themachine and robot support intuitive controls and setup.

Text and numeric input

If there are numeric or text-based parameters to modify, screens with numeric or alphanumeric input pads, and dialogue window pops up, and disappears again after completing the entry.

Freely programmable screens

ENGEL control units give users the ability to add display modules and functions to existing screens, or to create completely new screens. A special Mask Editor on the EC 200 and the CC 200 simplifies this process. You can add variable groups to existing masks, and then add actual values, target values, markers or switches to the variables groups. These functions help the operator to customise the display to match his personal requirements or those of the company.

Privilege system with RFID technology

Anybody who wants to enter or modify parameters or settings on the machine, must first log in on the control unit sing a special user ID. Every user is assigned a language, ser name and user level. The control relies on contactless RFID technology. Changes made at the machine are automatically logged by the control unit, along with the date and time.The RFID access system speeds up the user login process, and protects the machine and robot against incorrect settings.

Context-based help system

A help system with graphics supports operations and maintenance of the injection moulding machine. Pressing the help key pops up a dialogue with targeted support, explanations or instructions that always refer to the current function.

Notepad

The EC 200 / CC 200 control unit gives users the ability to add notes to mould data sets. The notebook function gives you the ability to store specific information for production use in a safe and clearly visible way. You can even establish your own mould and production process-related help system.

Setting profiles by moving points and lines

Many machine function parameters can be set in different ways. And the touch screen is a particularly convenient input setting tool: After expanding the graphical window, you can modify the parameter profile on screen with your finger tip or a stylus. This means that you can move profile key points or the whole characteristic between two points.