The recipe function allows the operator to change temperature profile with the touch of a button.  Recipe Storage has virtually unlimited recipes and contains all the controlled parameter set points that can be viewed before downloading to the machine and temporary or permanent changes made.  Recipes can be created through the recipe screen or by uploading right from the running temperature profile.  A text page is also attached to the recipe so would be available to the operator.

Trending is also available any monitored process value can be selected and displayed on the trend screen.  Each screen will display up to eight trends.  This can be a valuable aid for trouble shooting the process.  Trends can be viewed as either in REAL time or in the historical mode.

Use of the RS View software and Allen Bradley hardware greatly increases the reliability and simplifies the understanding of the equipment functions.  If parts are required, they are readily available from an AB distributor.  The EPM is truly a distributed system as each portion can function entirely on its own.

Use of an operator console that can be strategically located gives the operator a detailed window of the process through which he can control and observe the process with little effort.

This system can also accept data from other PLC (AB) sources via any of the current networks (Ethernet, ControlNet or DeviceNet) and legacy networks (Data Highway Plus or Remote I/O) for material handling, downstream, forming, as supplied by other vendors, etc….  This allows great flexibility and upgrading as the process dictates.

This system can be accessed remotely for diagnostics and service along with remote functioning management.