Reliable, flexible and expandable
The FlexIS Process Control System is the core component that makes automation of the container forming process possible. In addition to controlling a forming machine, FlexIS is capable of fully driving all mechanisms from feeder to stacker.
Latest developments include closed loop control technology, giving real automation solutions to the glass forming process. Much more than a forming control system, FlexIS is conceived as a full process control system capable of directing all of the various events and actions required to produce high quality glass containers. The FlexIS system is designed to be the neurological center for the glass container production process.
Features & Benefits
Safety
- New safety mode: Manual Mode which offers speed supervision for Servo Invert and Servo Takeout and safe Two Hand Operation for all other mechanisms.
Standardization
- Standardized hardware modules and software functions
- Standardized user interfaces
- Standardized spare parts
Integration
- One control system for the hot end equipment
- Closed Loops
- Blank Side Barrier
- Auto Swab or Swab Robot
- 3-axis Stacker/FlexStacker 2
Reliability
- Industrial grade technology
- Automatic configuration in case of a hardware replacement
Scalability
- Same controls and functions from small pneumatic IS up to high performing NIS
- Wide range of optional equipment
Connectivity
- Full support of all functions through remote access for diagnosis, maintenance and trouble shooting
Features
- Safety
- Standardization
- Integration
- Reliability
- Scalability
- Connectivity
Benefits
- Manual mode with speed supervision for Servo Invert and Servo Takeout
- Two hand operation for all other mechanisms
- Standardized hardware modules and software functions
- Standardized user interfaces
- Standardized spare parts
- Unified control system for hot end equipment
- Closed loops for improved process control
- Blank Side Barrier and Auto Swab or Swab Robot
- Industrial grade technology
- Automatic configuration in case of hardware replacement
- Uniform controls and functions from small pneumatic IS to high performing NIS
- Wide range of optional equipment
- Full support for remote access for diagnosis, maintenance and troubleshooting
Field upgrades proposal
Complexity
- Easy: New FlexIS3 control cabinets
- Complex: Keeping the existing FlexIS control cabinets => New control cabinets needed
Availability
- Needs to be analyzed per project
Prerequisites
- FlesIS1 or FlexIS2 existing control system
Implementation of upgrade
Service requirement
- 1 control service engineer: 3 weeks on site
- Audit by control service before quote
Required training to be included
- 3 days