Controllers for web monitoring

In this episode of the Multiple Web Width Measurement Application Series, we showcase the advanced pattern teaching feature of the SCU6x controller. Learn how to set up widths, samples, and jobs to monitor changes in material movement and width accurately. Discover the advantages of the pattern teaching mode, such as alerting when a web breaks and maintaining precise measurements even with intervening materials. This tutorial highlights how our system prevents measurement jumps and ensures consistent tracking of web position, making your slitting process more efficient and reliable.

In this installment of the Webinar on Web Guiding Fundamentals, we delve deeper into the pivotal role of controllers in web guiding systems. The episode covers the function of controllers, components such as gain, operating voltage, and sensor inputs, and explores the control structure for web guide systems, including fixed gain proportional control and adaptive control technologies. By examining open loop and closed loop responses, we highlight the importance of optimal tuning for improved performance.

In this demonstration, we showcase the flag detection capabilities of Roll-2-Roll Technologies' SCU6x Controllers combined with ODC Sensors. The setup includes both unwinding and rewinding mechanisms, with a sensor monitoring the edges of the web. The SCU6x Controller is configured to detect flags effectively, ensuring accurate monitoring even with web oscillation. The video highlights the ease of setting up the system, the parameters involved, and the robust nature of the algorithm, making it a reliable solution for web handling applications.

How to Access the Operator Width Screen

In this video, we guide you through the steps to access the operator width screen from the home screen. Start by pressing the tools icon, followed by the operator icon located at the top right, and then the width icon. You'll first arrive at the operator width home screen, and there's an additional setup screen available where you can perform further setup tasks.

00:00 Accessing the Operator Width Screen
00:17 Operator Width Home Screen Overview
00:21 Additional Setup Screen

SCU6x Controller Calibration for Precision Width Monitoring

Exploring the Dual Rail Power Supply Feature of the SCU6x Controller

In this video, we delve into the dual rail power supply feature of the SCU6x Controller. This feature provides a separate power rail for the driver and the logic, enhancing safety by allowing the power to the driver part to be cut off when necessary, such as during access to a web guide. Demonstrations include how to indicate power status and control the actuator via this dual rail system.

A Common Customer Concern, Controlling the Actuator when the Web Breaks

In this video, we address a common customer concern about actuators in the event of a web break, focusing on the safety features of the SCU6x Controller. We cover how the actuator will not drive to a mechanical limit due to electronic limits, preventing burnout. Additionally, we discuss the advanced digital system of our stepper motor-based actuators, which includes electronic stroke limits, limit switch options using NPN proximity sensors, and the lock on lost edge feature.

In this episode, we explore how to utilize the center guiding feature of the SCU6x Controller with two sensors, focusing on automatic adjustments and setup. We demonstrate the mechanics of center guiding using an actuator and explain the importance of using sensors of the same range. With detailed visuals, we show how to reset the guide point and align the material to the center of the machine.

In this video, we explore the two main reasons for using center guiding in web handling systems, focusing on the advantages it brings when dealing with varying web widths and poor edge quality. The SCU6x Controller's advanced sensor technology allows seamless adjustments without the need to move sensors, accommodating significant width changes efficiently. This ensures high response times and minimizes wear on actuators.

Resetting the Guide Point in Center Guiding with SCU6x Controller

This video explains how to reset the Guide Point in Center Guiding using the SCU6x Controller. It demonstrates the process of center guiding with two sensors and showcases how to reset the guide point and adjust the offset. You'll learn how to manage the actuator direction changes and understand the reasons for allowing a guide point offset even when aiming for center alignment.