The KePlast i1000 family – the cost-efficient solution for standard machines
During the development of the KePlast i1000, the requirements of injection moulding machines with regard to control technology were fulfilled to perfection. Consequently, 90 per cent of all hydraulic injection moulding machines can be quickly automated at favourable cost using systems from the i1000 series.
Hardware
By means of maximum integration density, the high-performance, single-board computer furnishes all the I/Os required for the operation of a standard injection moulding machine in a very small space.
By means of maximum integration density, the high-performance, single-board computer furnishes all the I/Os required for the operation of a standard injection moulding machine in a very small space.
- High-performance 400 MHz, 32-bit computer
- Optimized 2A digital outlets with minimum switching times for hydraulic valves
- PWM power outlets for the direct control of proportional valves
- Impulse input for screw speed
Software
The mature KePlast software application for injection moulding machines offers an extensive range of ready-to-use standard and special functions. Unique software assistants make customization and process setting extremely straightforward.
The mature KePlast software application for injection moulding machines offers an extensive range of ready-to-use standard and special functions. Unique software assistants make customization and process setting extremely straightforward.
- The KePlast application framework
a modular and adjustable, turnkey application for injection moulding machines - KePlast AppCo
software configuration in the language of the machine producer
Process functions
As is the case with all KePlast solutions, the initial i1000 and i1000 eco models include a software package for the optimum control and regulation of the injection moulding process.
As is the case with all KePlast solutions, the initial i1000 and i1000 eco models include a software package for the optimum control and regulation of the injection moulding process.
- Regulated injection process with automatic tuning (i1000 only)
- Automatic calibration of sensors and valves
- Multi-channel temperature control with automatic tuning
- Integrated hot runner control (i1000 only)
- Euromap 12/67 robot interface (i1000 only)
- PC package (Statistic Process Control)
- Injection diagram
- Quality data protocol
Operation
Panels with well-lit TFT displays, which have been specially developed for use with injection moulding machines, are available for comfortable operation.
Panels with well-lit TFT displays, which have been specially developed for use with injection moulding machines, are available for comfortable operation.
- Film keyboard operation
- 8” or 10.4” display
- Keys for manual operation and operational mode changes
Interfaces
The KePlast i1000 family is fully compatible with other KePlast control systems. Here too, interfaces from the control and PC world are installed as standard features.
The KePlast i1000 family is fully compatible with other KePlast control systems. Here too, interfaces from the control and PC world are installed as standard features.
- Ethernet connection for KePlast EasyNet or T.I.G host computer
- USB connection for printer, modem, USB stick, ...
- CAN field bus interface for I/O enlargement (optional for i1000 only)
- Serial interface for cooling devices (optional for i1000 only)
