Extruder Controls

The advantages

• Highly standardized and pretested control software
• Sophisticated software functions such as recipe management and historical data evaluation
• Based on newest PLC technology from Siemens (S7-1500, ET 200SP, S7-400HF, ET 200SP HA)
• Display of HMI screens on external devices like tablet PCs, smartphones or office PCs via web access
• Integration into I4.0 environments via standard protocol OPC-UA and more
• Integration of Coperion ServiceBox for remote service

CSpro – standard control system with various comprehensive function ranges

CSpro is based on the latest Siemens control components. With its clean design and attractive appearance it is simple and intuitive to operate. A variety of evaluation options of the production process are available and trend values can be exported to text files or network devices. It offers a clear overview of the complete plant on one simple and intuitive touch screen. An alarm system and a large capacity archive for data storage and evaluation are integrated. The recipe management tool stores an unlimited number of recipes which can easily be displayed, edited and filtered. Addional functionalities provided include the possibility to switch between different machine configurations among others. CSpro allows for the completely integrated operation of up to 12 feeders.

Highlights

• Panel in IP65 with separate high performance industrial PC and UPS
• Multitouch 21" full HD widescreen display in 16:9 format
• Integrated emergency stop button and signal lamp in the panel
• Data storage via SSD (Solid State Disk)
• Windows operating system
• Operating text available in nearly all languages
• Display possible on external devices such as tablet PCs
• OPC UA as standard data interface

PLC

• Latest Siemens PLC generation S7-1500
• Compact ET 200SP peripheral modules via Profinet connection

EpcNT – control system with flexible deployment options for complex machines and plants

EpcNT is particularly suitable for customer-specific plant configurations and for controlling entire extrusion and compounding lines from raw material feeding through to finish product discharge. It also allows for the integration of several compounding lines. EpcNT is Coperion’s control system with most extended scope of functions which includes but is not limited to recipe management, along with trend display, reproducibility and traceability of the production parameters, feeding calculation and analysis of production data. EpcNT is highly flexible and adaptable to all customer-defined needs and uses selfexplanatory symbols for user-friendly and intuitive operation.

Highlights

• Integration of nearly any unit, including units from third parties suppliers
• Latest generation of Siemens S7-1500 and TIA portal
• Windows IoT operating system (IoT for industrial applications)
  Integration and data exchange in master networks (MES, ERP) via  standardized OPC-UA protocol, tailored interfaces also possible

PLC

• Latest Siemens PLC Generation S7-1500
• Compact ET 200SP peripheral modules via Profinet connection

EPCS7 – control system for polyolefin extruders

EpcS7 is the optimum control system for all high capacity polyolefin extruders. It is based on the fully integrated PCS7 software system and on control components from Siemens. The PLC hardware S7-400HF ensures maximum performance, availability, and control of safety functions. The easy to read graphic visualization of EpcS7 on a 24" touchscreen panel simplifies operation, enables signal monitoring down to an individual sensor and enables problems to be localized quickly. Further advantages include the quick start-up and high level of availability of polyolefin extruders.

Highlights

• Standardized Siemens advanced process library (APL)
• Interlocks visualized on HMI making troubleshooting quick and easy
  visualization of safety interlocks 
• Tag numbers and tag descriptions can be synchronized with external engineering tools such as Comos and E-Plan
• Implementation of SFC editor tool with graphical representation of complex processes
• HMI based on P&ID diagrams to allow intuitive operation and efficient
  interpretation of the process status by process engineers, operating and maintenance personnel

PLC

• Latest Siemens PLC generation S7-400
• Compact ET 200SP HA peripheral modules via Profinet connection
• Use of components (PLC and PC) for maximum process and spare parts availability