PCT Engineered Machine Set Up System User Manual

PCT Engineered Equipment

8700 Hillandale Road
Davenport, IA 52806
563.285.7411
FAX 563.285.7433

www.teampct.com

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• To assist operators in reducing changeover

time between products, PCT was asked by a
manufacturer of high value plastic film to create
a machine setup system. The machine setup
required a large number of variables to be
recalled using a recipe format. Using industry
standard software tools, PCT developed a
flexible recipe system that met all of the
customer requirements.

• Product identification numbers are used to

select a recipe of interest using a drop down
selection screen. Operators then recall the
recipe operating parameters using a single
touch button. A combination of scripts and
stored procedure calls query the database and
present the suggested recipe parameters to the
operator. The operator has the option to use
the parameters as recalled or may modify
these variables prior to running the system.
Modification of existing and creation of new
recipes is handled through a password protected screen.

• An automatic report is generated during operation to conform to ISO requirements to verify

operating parameters during runtime. The PCT system compares the actual operating parameters
to the desired and highlights out of spec numbers in the report. This reduces the time required to
compare 80 parameters for conformance.

• The automated machine setup system utilizes standard scripting tools found in all the major SCADA

software packages. The SQL database queries were handled using rules and stored procedure
calls. A well architected database schema allowed PCT to make significant changes to the system
during deployment without delays or cost increases. By utilizing these industry standard tools, the
entire machine setup system can be transported to any major SCADA package.

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