Gre Con
Gre Con
Ahmed Fathy
Measurement principle
For the measurement operation, there is a radiation source below the measurement job and a
measurement chamber above the measurement job. The measurement radiation emitted by the
radiation source penetrates the measurement job. Depending on the material quantity and the
specific weight of the measurement job, a part of the radiation is absorbed. The radiation
component that is not absorbed is converted into electrical signals in the measurement chamber.
The electrical signals are converted into measurement values and compared using evaluation electronics
with a pre-set desired value. Deviations from the desired value are marked in color in the measurement
value graphic on the screen.
Radiator holder
The radiator holder houses the radiation source (X-ray tubes), which transmits the necessary radiation for
determining the measurement values. The radiation source is secured through a shutter arm, which securely
closes the radiation outlet. The position of the shutter is queried through an initiator
The high-voltage supply must be switched on for operating the X-ray source.
The safety circuit of the BWQ must be activated using the Acknowledge button on the local electronics.
It is only possible to activate the safety circuit when both Quick Stop buttons are unlocked.
After the safety circuit is activated, the green operating light "System in operation" lights up on the local
electronics.
Activating the Measurement System
After a system fault by the Quick Stop button, the green signal lamp on the local electronics goes out. The
red signal lamp "System malfunctioning" lights up.
• Check whether there are people in the danger zone of the system.
Manual control:
Control commands can be given interactively to the system from the menu Manual control. To open this
menu, in the main menu, touch the button Manual Control.
Values Table
Apart from the graphical depictions, information on the current production type can be viewed
4.1 Pre-settings
The menu option Pre-settings serves for inputting all the parameters and recipe data that
are required for recording the measurement value.
4.1.1 Calibration
The default values for the calibration are stored in the program option Calibrate. The
Tolerance Calibration Value checks the calibration normal for excessive fouling. If there
are excessive dirt deposits on the calibration normal, the tolerance calibration value is
exceeded. No measurements can be carried out. A manual calibration can be triggered
from this menu.
In the Calibration Table menu, the recorded calibration values can be viewed, selected
according to a certain date.
Display window of the selected calibration values. Status 1: The calibration value was
accepted into the system. Status 2: The calibration was faulty and the value was not
accepted into the system.
4.1.3 Offset the offset, a general correction factor can be set for the measurement
value recording. The offset value is set off against the measurement value
and influences the graphically depicted measurement result. As a pointer to
an activated offset, the offset value appears as a large display in the
graphics.
Note:
An offset value should only be activated if there are compelling reasons to do
so. An activated offset value influences the Weight per unit area values
shown.
4.1.4 Nominalpresets
In the set value defaults, the recipe (production type) for the next measurement
operation is selected and activated. The recipe parameters are only displayed and cannot
be edited.
Description of the positions:
Selection of the production type.
[optional]
With the order evaluation activated, the order designation can be selected in addition to the
production type.
Displays the desired weight per unit area from the recipe specifications.
[optional]
Activates the selected recipe.
4.1.5 Recipe
In the Recipes menu, new production types are created or existing ones edited or deleted.
Changes to a production type do not have any influence on the ongoing measurement and
the currently activated production type. A newly generated production type can only be
activated in the Presettings menu.
Specification of the desired Weight per unit area in Kg/m² and the production width.
Recipe Factor:
All the recorded measurement values reference themselves to a stored absorption curve,
which covers the spectrum from a full incident radiation up to the maximum Weight per unit
area .
When creating a new recipe, a reference Weight per unit area (laboratory section) must be
incorporated as a desired value for the currently measured Weight per unit area to the
BWQ.
The recipe factor must be adjusted in such a way that the measurement value tallies with
the reference value.
Note:
In case of a weight comparison between the current weighed values and the
laboratory values, contemporaneous values must be compared.
Hence, values from the history have to be retrieved and used.
In order to be able to control the quality of the scatter accuracy of mechanical scatter or
wind scatter in the ongoing process, one or more zones along the direction of production
can be specially evaluated by using the operating modes stationary or stepping operations.
In stationary operation, measurements are taken at a fixed point (stationary position). In
stepping operation, one zone each is evaluated across several points (up to max. 8 points)
over a given path (step length).
Description of the positions:
Determining the position of the measurement head during stationary operation. The
dimension provides the distance from the material border on the side of the calibration
position.
Determining at how many positions measurements are to be taken in stepping operation.
With the selection, the corresponding input fields are displayed.
Determining the positions in which the measurement head carries out the measurements
during stepping operation. The dimension provides the distance from the material border of
the side of the calibration position.
Deletes the production type. A confirmatory query is displayed, which must be answered
with "Yes“ or "No“.
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Description of the positions
The green bar graphically shows the position between the minimum and maximum setting
of the individual dispersion flaps.
Displays the percent values between the minimum and maximum setting of the individual
dispersion flap.
Controls all the dispersion flaps in parallel, depending on whether the selector switch is
open or closed.
Measurement
The measurement value recording is started from the menu Control. With the X-ray tube switched
on, the measurement is launched with the Start button. The measurement trolley moves into its
calibration position and picks up its reference dimension. Next, the measurement trolley moves into
the materials area for measurement value recording.
Operating mode
Description of the positions:
The operating mode can be selected here. If data regarding the stepping operation is stored
in the recipe, this operating mode can also be selected.
4.1.7 X-ray
The status of the X-ray tubes can be viewed in this menu. The tubes can be switched off with the
function Off.
History of Evaluation
The button History can be used to view any desired measurement from the database with the
relevant parameters. In the History Selection bar, through the specification of a date and a time, a
table with the measurements that have taken place in that period is loaded. Through a selection with
the left mouse button in the table, each of the measurements can be displayed graphically and
numerically.
Description of the positions:
Input fields for the starting and ending time of the period from which the measurement
values are to be displayed. The measurement values are selected with the button
"Search“.
All the measurement values recorded in the selected period are displayed in this list.
Alarms
Currently queued alarms are displayed in a dynamic scroll bar below the main menu. The degree
of seriousness of the alarms is marked by a difference in the coloring.
Upon clicking the scrollbar, a PopUp window is displayed, which shows additional information on
the current alarms.
Description of the positions:
Dynamic scrollbar with plain text message of the currently queued alarms.
PopUp window with detailed information on the current alarms. In case of several alarm
messages, it is possible to switch to the other alarms in the window.
Blow Detection System
UPU 6000
2.1 Component description
The following components are generally installed at a measurement system.
The ultrasonic transmitter transmits sound waves onto the measurement material. The non- reflecting
component of the sound waves penetrates into the measurement material and is ab- sorbed and
evaluated by the ultrasonic receiver. A weakening of the absorbed sound energy is registered as a
setpoint deviation and signalled as a possible weak point in the material.
To protect the sound quality from external interferences like reflections, the useful signal is secured
by protective curtains.
3.1 Calibration / Adjustment
Channels which, in the framework of the calibration, showed a deviation from the reference value
must be set back to the default value by means of an adjustment.
The channels of the UPU should be adjusted (calibrated) at regular intervals to compensate for slight
pollution or dirtying of the sensor system and differences between the individual channels of the
system.
System
Calibrate
A new calibration of the channels is started upon activation of the "Adjustment" button. Upon end-
ing the adjustment, the new values are displayed in a result list and can be accepted or discarded.
The list shows the last completed adjustments sorted according to date. The last adjustment is
displayed in the list as position 1.
The percentage display shows the status of a channel. From a status of 5% upwards, the receiver
of the channel should be replaced. Depending on the status, the color of the field also changes. [25%
= yellow, 5% = red]
The checkmarks display whether the channel shows a deviation from the reference value in the
framework of an adjustment.
After the adjustment, a reference pollution test is automatically carried out to determine a comparison
value for the upcoming pollution tests.
3.2 Pollution test
With process optimization activated, a pollution test can be carried out. When doing so, the individual
measurement channels are checked cyclically for pollution. To that end, the deviation of the
measurement values is considered with respect to the reference value. Polluted measurement
channels and channels with too much of a shortfall of output are switched off automatically if the
shortfall is 30%. A corresponding message is displayed on the screen. A reference pollution test and
pollution test can also be carried out manually.
NOTICE
The list shows the last completed pollution tests sorted according to date. The last pollution test is
displayed in the list as position 1.
The color displays the calculated degree of pollution of the channel. Green
= no pollution
Yellow = slight pollution, cleaning is recommended
A reference pollution test is carried out manually by touching the "Reference test" button.
3.3 System Start / Stop
The measurement value recording is started and ended from the menu "System Start / Stop".
System
Start / Stop
Configuration
Settings
By selecting the various menu tabs, the corresponding dialogue boxes for adapting the default set-
tings data are displayed.
Changes are saved to the customer settings using the "Accept" button. The menu is closed using
the "Cancel" button. Changes in the customer settings are not saved
DMR 6000
2.1 Component description
The following components are generally installed at a measurement system.
Measuring frame:
All the measuring sensors are located in the measuring frame. The disconnection of
measuring frame and support feet prevents a transfer of the external influences to the
measuring sensors.
Upper measuring head:
The upper measuring head comprises a movable measuring shaft and a digital incremen-
tal encoder, which records the position change. A moving infeed guard absorbs forces
from inflowing measurement material.
Lower measuring head:
The lower measuring head is identical to the upper measuring head except for the moving
infeed guard. A deflector protects the measuring shaft against inflowing measurement
material.
Control electronics:
The electronic components for activating the measuring sensors are located in the control
electronics. In the computer module, the output signals of the measuring heads are con-
verted into measured values. The operating elements for controlling the measurement
system are on the front side.
Measurement material detection:
Two sensors detect whether there is measurement material in the sensor technology ar-
ea. The sensor at the upper measuring track detects inflowing measurement material.
The current production speed is determined from the signal of the lower sensor.
Encoder:
The encoder is activated by the transported measurement material and transfers the
pulses to the control electronics.
Pneumatic system:
The pneumatic maintenance unit regulates the supply pressure and filters the infeed air
for distribution to the control valves.
Infeed guard:
A moving infeed guard absorbs forces from inflowing measurement material.
Adjustable feet:
The adjustable feet are secured at the base. The entire system structure can be aligned
with adjusting screws according to the production height.
Control cabinet cooler:
For protection from overheating of the electrical components, the control electronics is
fitted with a control cabinet cooling device if the ambient temperatures are critical.
2.2 Functional description
GreCon thickness gauges determine the thickness of board-shaped or endless measurement
materials directly in the production line.
Horizontal forces acting on the measuring sensors are absorbed by a moving infeed guard. The
inflowing measurement material is fed to the measuring sensors by an inflow ramp.