Dynaview IIIc
Repeat Length.
These are two simple words, but so many factors can play havoc with how those two words measure up. The Dynaview III Print Repeat Length Monitor measures repeat length on-the-fly, while your job is running. Your press operator will know immediately if the print repeat length goes out of the targeted preset range.
Under operator control, the large color screen displays either a meter-like moving pointer or a chart of recent length deviation from target. The chart screen shows a real-time chart (default) or an historical data chart extending back about an hour. Both displays show visual and text depictions of both the warning and limit settings and the target repeat length. In addition, both show the total footage run on the present roll, the “Recipe” in use, any averaging being used, and the current time and date. Discretionary warning alarms can be set to sound or appear if the repeat length goes out of your target range.
The Dynaview III Print Repeat Length Monitor will pay for itself in just a short time with decreased waste and improved production schedules. You’ll have significantly fewer reruns, reduced returned freight costs and improved customer relationships.
- Easy To Use
The compact backlit LCD monitor installs at the operator station with the mark sensor and pulse tachometer mounting at the web. There is no separate keyboard. The touch-screen monitor displays full color. - Touch-Screen Job Retrieval
It is possible to store more than 9,000 different job setups at one time, making it easy to change jobs at any time. Setups (recipes) are arranged in named folders, with up to 99 setups per folder. No lengthy training is required. All setup parameters are menu driven with several display choices available. Two levels of built-in password protection are also included.
- Per-roll report generation
Graphic or text reports can be generated for each roll of material processed. Several sampling schemes are supported. Reports can be printed, copied to an internal or external USB drive, and made available via a TCP/IP Ethernet network.
- Integrates with your factory-floor information system
Optionally communicates via Modbus TCP to your Modbus Master. Dynaview exposes all it’s sensor data plus a lot more. It will even remote it’s recipe management if desired. - It’s So Affordable
Have you ever run a roll, sent samples to the lab, and then found out the whole job was run out of spec? With the Dynaview III, your production people will know right now, as the job is running, that correct repeat length parameters have been maintained – not after the job has run or been shipped to your customer.
Options
- Light tower. Integrated as shown or mounted remotely .
- External buttons for alarm acknowledgement and new roll signal
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- Modbus-TCP. Let Dynaview be a peripheral to your PLC or plant information system
- Remote display Add a remote Dynaview display to your press
Specifications
Dynaview III Specifications
Maximum Web Speed | Special factory order for faster web: 2000 ft/min (600 m/min) standard. |
Minimum Repeat Length | Standard 3″ (7.6cm) at 2000 ft/min (600m/min) or contact factory. Smaller repeat at lower speeds. |
Resolution | 0.005″ (0.127mm) divided by the averaging factor, i.e., if averaging 10 repeats, resolution is 0.0005″ or 0.0127mm. |
Chart and Meter Span | Set in recipe. |
Screen Update Rate | 1, 2, 5, or 10 times per second set in recipe. |
Control Output | 4-20mA output. Output is proportional to deviation from target length. |
Control Output Gain | Set in recipe. |
Binary Inputs (2) | Acknowledge and silence alarm; roll change signal. |
Binary Outputs (2) | Warning and limit alarms. |
Wheel Calibration Factor | Set in recipe. |
Units | Uses a variety of units in both Imperial and Metric systems (cm, mm, ft, in, and more) |
Recipes | More than 9,000 in a two-level selection structure. |
Enclosure | Steel enclosure approximately 300mmx150mmx120mm (WxHxD). |
News
February, 2024
Once again, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but the elves at Porcine Associates haven’t been idle. Probably the biggest change is doubling the native resolution from 0.01″ to 0.005″ (0.254mm to 0.127mm). We do this by enabling the Dynaview I/O processor to watch both positive and negative edges of the length encoder. We’ve put …
February 2022 update
It’s been a while since I’ve given a update on the features we’ve added and the bugs we’ve found on the Dynaview. November, 2011 We found a bug that is present in all Dynaview IIIC models up to this time (before Rev 2.16.0, 11/2021). If you have no sensors attached, or if the monitored web …
More features for less money – what’s not to like
The elves at Porcine Associates have been working hard. We’ve found that by adopting commercial hardware, redesigning the Dynaview hardware to minimize internal wiring, and using 3D printing techniques we could dramatically reduce the complexity of the product. This will make the new Dynaview more reliable (fewer internal connections) and easier to produce (lower cost). …
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