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News Release from: Vishay Nobel | Subject: RCS-microPOS
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 March 2003
Relief control servo system for primary
arms
The RCS-microPOS is a true digital servo force and positioning control reeling system that is used to adjust the primary arms' relief cylinders to the correct linear force.
The RCS-microPOS is a true digital servo force and positioning control reeling system that is used to adjust the primary arms' relief cylinders to the correct linear force The system measures and controls the actual nip forces using specially designed load cells rather than inferred forces from cylinder pressures and control is true closed loop
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Most types of paper machine that use a single drum winder can be retrofitted and the microPOS is easily configured either at delivery from the factory or during commissioning.
Control during operation is carried out via the digital inputs on the RCS-microPOS from a PLC or directly from the operator's console.
The force set value is generated either internally in the module or comes from a master computer via Modbus.
The RCS-microPOS operates the cylinders with full control of position, speed and acceleration.
When the cylinders approach the spool, their speed is automatically reduced and the switchover to force control takes place gently and under full control.
There is automatic weighing of the spool in the primary arms and amongst the other benefits of using this system is the fact that parallel transfer to force control minimises side shifting of the web.
Furthermore, the system calculates the primary arms' angles and adjusts the relief to the correct linear force.
Commissioning and service are carried out using a software programme in a PC, which is connected to the RCS-microPOS via RS232.
All parameters for the configuration of the RCS-microPOS are arranged hierarchically and are easily accessible via the programme.
The system setting of the parameters ensures easy installation and these settings can be saved to the PC disc and reloaded whenever necessary.
All data in the module is stored in EEPROM, which retains the data even during periods of power failure.
The system menu provides for the quick checking of the system status during operation and service.
Both traditional nozzle/flapper servo valves and direct driven valves can be used with the microPOS electronics and it is built into a wall mounting enclosure as standard. Request a free brochure from Vishay Nobel ...
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