All sensors used in the upgraded system are of extremely high reliability. If a problem does occur, maintenance personnel can easily view all PLC inputs and outputs on the touch screen. This greatly simplifies troubleshooting of electrical problems as each input sensor or output coil/relay can be monitored or tested individually.

Product Monitoring System

From the moment the operator places a pad onto the infeed table until it is ejected as a finished product, it is monitored by the state-of-the-art sensors and control software. Damage to the product is greatly reduced or eliminated by detectors which will halt the machine if a product becomes skewed. Product quality is constantly monitored by a stitch detector and tape sensors which will stop the process and notify the operator should a stitch or tape be missing from the product in process. This allows the operator to correct the problem and continue without loss of product.

Stacker / Delivery camera

A digital cam mounted at the discharge area is displayed on screen at the operator feed station. This allows the operator to easily monitor the product as it is ejected without leaving the infeed station. This reduces operating costs since an additional person is not required to monitor the pads as they are ejected.