Manter recently completed a project in Canada which allows the client to control all machines from one central point. One of the clients in this country submitted a specific request, namely the ability to program as many machines as possible from one central location. This client was not the only one who needed a central control system. It gave Manter enough reason to address this issue head on and come up with a suitable solution. The question at hand here is: How do I make it so that multiple machines in one line can communicate with each other at a higher level? The answer is Manter Control.
When a client with various machines in a packaging line wants to change the product or the packaging, the client is usually required to individually adjust all the machines. In the case of the Canadian client, this line consisted of a variety of Manter machines, such as a weighing machine, a Clipper, a Wicketbagger, a box packing machine, the MBP-SAB semi-automatic bagging machine, a CheckWeigher, a Baler and a palletiser.
To individually set all of these machines for a new product, weight or packaging is a very time-consuming task. With Manter Control, this is a thing of the past. This new technology provides all machines with power, communicates with all machines and enables intermachine communication.
Large touch screen
The large touch screen is primarily for choosing which machines you want to use for the product in question. After all, not all machines are necessary at all times. After this, the Manter Control sets up the line allowing the machines to be programmed with the correct information. For the sake of mechanical safety, the Manter Control only activates the
chosen values once the person operating the machine presses the confirm button.
There could always be something occurring that cannot be seen from the central control panel. To get the most out of the Manter Control, it is important that as many Manter machines as possible or machines from manufacturers that support Manter Control are in the line.
A number of manufacturers have since created compatible machines.
For more information:
Manter International BV