SlimWare is an inexpensive approach to advanced tonnage monitoring and
signature analysis at the press. SlimWare works in conjunction with the SLIM, signature Load
interface Module, or N260 Series Monitor, to process the tonnage information and generate
resolver-based signatures. If you are looking to put PCs at your presses, the SLIM and
SlimWare could be just right for you!
Peak tonnages and signatures are generated after each stroke. Additional information is:
Current working tonnage
Reverse load
Highest tonnage
High & low tonnage limits
Benchmark tonnage
Press capacity
Number of high alarms
Password protection
Tonnage Alarms:
Tonnage alarms are easily identified. The alarm box
automatically appears, the type of alarm is identified and the tonnage signature is
automatically generated and displayed. The alarmed tonnage signature can be overlaid
with a reference signature to quickly identify where the change occurred. The shutdown
relay is
physically located on the SLIM and the reset function can be handled through
SlimWare or an external reset switch.
Alarm Settings: SlimWare offers the most comprehensive alarm functions
in the industry. Capacity Alarms provide press overload protection. CCM Alarms use the
press manufacturer's rated tonnage curve and press motion diagram for overload protection
throughout the stroke. A CCM Immediate Shutdown instantly stops the press if an overload is
detected. With Enveloping Alarms, high and low tonnage limits are generated around the
signature for quality assurance. High & Low Alarms give peak high and low tonnage limits
for tooling protection.
Alarm Statistics:
Tonnage alarms are recorded and stored in a history file. It is easily
viewed with a push of a button. The highest and lowest loads are logged. The number of high and low
alarms that occurred for each corner are displayed. The last high and low alarms are tracked. The last
alarm value is also recorded. This password protected data can be used to determine possible press and
die problems and alert the need for action. Prevent a problem before it starts by using SlimWare's
alarm statistics and signatures.
