powerControl PC

PC stands for Power Control, a machine control system consisting of a powerful HMI industrial PC (IPC), a real-time industrial PC (RT-IPC) and a programmable control (PLC), e.g. NUM 1060.

The HMI-IPC is the interface between the operator and the machine. On it, the software packages for the processing of workpieces and the management of the machine are installed. Depending on the equipment, design, operating data acquisition and control software for entire machine lines are added. This PC is generally stored well accessible in the control cabinet.

The RT-IPC receives the commands from the user interface and converts those to control commands for the axes cards, ancillary equipment and the PLC.

Noteworthy is the backup feature through which a 1-1 copy of the main hard drive is permanently created on a second hard disk or USB stick. This 'cloning' allows the quick restart of the machine even after a complete data loss.

Since 2003, the Power Control is installed in machines of the member companies of the Homag Group. Since 2005, LINUX serves as operating system of the RT-IPCs.

Power Control systems in the overview

PC16

  • Brandt edgebanding machines KDN, KDF with 3-digit model designations
  • Color screen
  • Keypad

PC20plus

  • Used since 2006 on the edgebanding machines Brandt KDN and KDF and the Ambition 1.400s series and higher series
  • 12.1'' screen
  • Keypad

PC 22

  • Used on the edgebanding machines Homag KAL 200s and higher, and on double end profilers Homag FPL
  • Large color monitor
  • Separate PC keyboard

PC 52

  • Control system for systems consisting of several machines
  • Large color monitor
  • Separate PC keyboard

PC 85

  • Used on CNC-machining centers since 2003
  • Large color monitor
  • Separate PC keyboard

Software

To get the descriptions of the software packages running on Power Control, see the technical term Woodwop.

powerControl PC
Production:
approx. 2004
approx. 2011

Images

Brandt powerControl PC 20+
BRANDT, 2009
Homag powerControl PC 22 auf Kantenanleimmaschine KAL 520
HOMAG, 2011
Homag powerControl PC 85, frei hängende Variante
HOMAG, 2004

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