WECON hmi touch screen in Threading Machine

The threading machine is also called the tapping machine. It is a kind of fabricating machinery used to cut or form threads, screws, or jaws inside through holes or blind holes of various specifications, such as the body case, equipment surface, nut, and flange plate.

(1) Classifications

According to different driving sources, threading machine can be divided into manual threading machine, pneumatic threading machine, electric threading machine, mechanical mold threading machine and hydraulic threading machine; according to the axis number of the threading machine, it can be divided into single-axis threading machine, two-axis threading machine, four-axis threading machine, six-axis threading machine, and multi-axis threading machine; according to different types of machining parts, the threading machine can be also classified into the mold threading machine, universal threading machine, thermal nut threading machine, flange nut threading machine, round nut threading machine, hex nut threading machine, blind nut threading machine, anti-theft nut threading machine; according to the machining automation degree of the threading machine, it can be divided into full-automatic threading machine, semi-automatic threading machine, and manual threading machine; according to whether the threading machine can tap when it drills, the threading machine is as well divided into drilling threading machine, broaching threading machine, and special threading machine.

(2) System Functional Description

You can enter its tapping depth and thread, or use the touch screen to control its positive and negative rotation. Besides, you can monitor the drill rate, and the actual number of turns in order to increase the working efficiency, and reduce unnecessary trouble of changing the drill direction.

(3) Touch Screen System Features

The threading machine can be divided into four types:

A. Manual operation. Enter positive and negative numbers to servo through touch screen. The servo motor determines the positive or negative rotation. The external buttons close. Tapping stops.

B. Simplicity. The wire threading depth is equal to the number of turns, namely the number of forward turns is the same as that of reverse turns.

C. Precision. Rotate forward for 4 turns and backward for 1 turn. Return after reaching the preset number of turns. The purpose of reverse rotation is to clean up garbage at the drill head.

4 automatic presentation is to repeatedly execute the precision feature.

 

The speeds of tapping and withdrawing threading, as well as threading depth and pitch are set according to the process requirements.

Here you can see all the readings, including the threading drill direction.

(4) Function realization

Manual switch. Enter motor fixed lap 16 000; the motor speed, the pulse signal (address 1298) (external address 1298) and the number of turns are set. In pulsation, press the external switch (address 1567) 1567 rising time = HDX3.0, falling time HDW = 6.0. It begins to rotate, or stops after going 16,000 laps. Enter approximate negative 16,000 for manually reverse and forward rotation. 

 

For simplicity button, when the number of turns and the velocity pulse are equipped, and the external switch is 1567NO, the number of forward turns is equal to that of reserve turns. It rotates until it hits specified numbers of forward and reserve turns.

For Precision button, it refers to four forward turns and one backward turn so that debris wouldn’t pile up. It still needs the pulse model, the number of turns, depth and pitch.

The so-called automatic demonstration is to repeat the precise process, unless the external signal is OFF.

(5) Conclusion

A. It is equipped with text display and the servo so that you can achieve manual operation but cannot realize automatic operation.

B. It has text, PLC and the servo, so the cost is high.

C. It has touch screen, and the servo, which omits the PLC cost, and also looks better than the text display.

The threading machine is cheap. Just the servo coordinates with the touch screen. Currently merchants would like to maximize the benefits. In addition, the class of touch screen is a little bit higher than that of text display. With PLC omitted, it is much more affordable. The operation is simple as well. It can operate only when you enter threading speed, wire retreating speed, depth, pitch and speed reduction ratio. The manual and automatic modes can be switched. it is human and considers diversified choices.

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The Application of modbus TCP in hmi

Ⅰ. Reasons for WECON hmi choosing modbus TCP/IP

1. The application layer of WECON HMI makes use of Modbus TCP, which makes industrial Ethernet data exchange achievable.

2. It’s easier to interconnect with different systems: available to management network, real-time monitoring network and field devices communication.

3. Low cost of network’s implementation: available to apply a common network component.

4. High data rate: high transmission capacity, the transmission result of 100M Ethernet is 4000 Modbus TCP messages per second, while each message can transfer 125 words, which is equivalent to 4000×125=500000 analog data (8000000 switch).

  

Ⅱ. Parameter Settings

   The case here PC is set as Slave(lower computer), and touch panel as Master(upper computer).In this way, PC can communicate with HMI.

   The IP address of PC is set: 192.168.1.2. The two screens of project is edited by the use of WECON configuration software, the device type of one is chosen ModBus TCP Slave, the other is ModBus TCP Master.

   The project of Slave is downloaded to HMI and Master’s is simulated online.The network of HMI and PC are connected by communication cable.

 * Setting of HMI project

   The setting of communication port configuration: 

   The communication port is selected Ethernet and device type is ModBus TCP Slave. The Ethernet parameter is set: 192.168.1.2:502(this IP address should be the same to PC’s). The network type is set: TCP_Client_2N. The setting is as shown in figure 1.

 

 

Figure 1

    

HMI IP SETTING

 192.168.1.5(This IP is used for debugging to check whether it’s connected to PC or not).The setting is as shown in Figure 2

 

 

Figure 2

  The design of screen is as shown in Figure 3:

 

Figure 3

 * Setting of PC project

   The setting of communication port configuration: the communication port is selected Ethernet and device type is ModBus TCP Master.The Ethernet parameter is set: 192.168.1.201:502(As long as this IP address is different from HMI’s in the same network segment). The network type is set: TCP_Client_2N. The setting is as shown in figure 4.

 

Figure 4

  The design of screen is as shown in figure 5:

Ⅲ. Conclusion

   Modbus protocol is field-bus protocol which only consists of physical layer and data layer. It’s particularly suitable for the application situation with simple architecture and low cost. Through supporting Modbus TCP/IP protocol, WECON touch panel is able to communicate with PC and other devices.It not only reduces the cost of system design, but also increases the versatility of the equipment, which provides convenience for users.

Note: The hmi in this application example is LEVI-777A

A8 series industrial panel pc introduction

Wecon A8 series industrial panel pc ARM Cortex A8 720Mhz, 256 DDR3 memory, support up to 5 serial ports, RS232/RS485/RS422. A8 series industrial pc can re-install wince 7.0, linux and android systems.(Default system is wince 7.0, it's working smoothly under wince 7.0; android system is not as smooth as wince 7.0). There are 7", 10.2" and 10.4" for choices.

 

A8 Series industrial panel pc Hardware Features:

* ARM Cortex A8 720Mhz

* TFT true color LCD, with 65536 colors and brightness of up to 250 lumens; supporting 7-inch, 10.2-inch and 10.4-inch (4:3 LCD)

* TI 3359 cpu built-in PowerVR 3D/2D acceleration

* Flash large capacity storage, support 4G EMMC

* DDR3 with up to 256 memory

* Support Ethernet, ethercat, CAN bus

* Support 5 serial ports, RS232/RS485/RS422

* Support CAN bus

* Support Ethernet

* Wireless Ethernet (optional)

* sound card (optional)

* Support U disk, SD card

 

A8 series industrial pc with wince 7.0 system (all product quotations in our company are free of license fees), the standard system configuration is as follows:

* WINCE 7.0 system

* Support. NET Framework3.5

* IE browser (optional)

* RDP function (Remote Desktop) (optional)

* OPC SERVER (optional)

* WIFI wireless Ethernet (optional)

* Serial Driver (RS232/RS485/RS422), can support up to 921600 baud

* USB mouse, keyboard, ergonomic devices (e.g. scanner)

* USB mini printer (South Korea SEWOO brand) (optional)

* FTP SERVER (optional)

* CITRIX client (optional)

* HTTP SERVER (optional)

* Media Player (optional)

* Silverlight for Windows Embedded (optional): the powerful functions of Silverlight provides some tools for developers and UI designers;  the separation between UI and business logic is conductive to iterative processing device and application program UI, and also does not affect the core development tasks.

* Flash 10.1 (optional): Flash 10.1 integrated in browser supports playing Flash, and can run Flash content full-screen without the presence of browser UI.

* Connection Manager and Windows Device Stage (optional): Connection Manager provides the basic framework technology for a variety of network transmission of management devices. By using Windows Device Stage, users can easily transfer media and content between devices and PC.

* Microsoft Office and PDF viewer (optional): updated application can render Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe PDF content, and also support Microsoft Office 97, 2000, 2003, XP and 2007.

* Support the dynamic switch between English and Chinese

* CEPC System built-in configuration tool

* ACTIVESYNC dynamic debugging tool

Note: Optional represents that WINCE system kernel-image can be customized according to users’ needs.

 

More information about A8 series industrial panel pc in Linux and Android system, please check our product

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Wecon coming product and technology events

1. NEW 40 I/O plc will come into market soon

NEW 40 I/O plc take new mould, brand new appearings. USB download and other online functions have been added, and go with other improvements. Additionally, NEW 40 I/O plc will support Wecon plc modules, while there is only 60 I/O plc support them.

 

 

2. NEW 4.3 inch hmi will be put into market soon

NEW 4.3 inch hmi improved hardware architecture, and can be extended with CAN BUS module.

 

3. A8 series scada hmi of the second version is launching soon

This new version scada hmi improved and perfected the support of data recording, formular,Line Chart and so on. And offline simulator function has been added. This function is more convenient for users to test and use.

 

4. Wecon hmi can support communication with ethernet plc of siemens plc s7-300 series now

Wecon has developed the driver for s7-1200, s7-smart and s7-300, with the help of these driver, the communication is available. Related files about PLC terminal settings will be published soon.

5. Wecon hmi will support USB mouse and keyboard soon

Operating via USB mouse and keyboard will be available soon, it will be useful in some of the situations. This functions is under testing, it will be published as soon as we improve and perfect it.

Thanks for the support from all of Wecon's customers. Wecon will do our best to provide cost-effective products for customers. Please keep an eye on Wecon's updates. If you have any suggestions, feel free to contact us. Your suggestion will be deeply help for us.

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The Application of WECON HMI in Winding Machine

(1) Process automation analysis

 

A. The winding machine is to roll a large-area flake material up according to some methods.

B. The winding machine is mainly used for hose lines, nylon polyester, polyester strings winding, high-tech fibers, coating, artificial turf silk yarn, lithium ion battery production, coating glass fiber, monofilament, multifilament, flat silk (multifilament or more single line pounds), wrong type spindle spinning, etc.

C. The most important performance index of fixed-length winding is the accuracy of winding and the good consistency of the finished product.

D. The winding machine supports continuous setting. If the real winding length has biased error, then we can correct it though setting the parameters.

 

(2) Operating Environment

 

The machine shall be installed in a dry, ventilated, good-light and easy operating place.   

 

(3) Function Description

Considering the present situation that the current machine is prone to have single point of failure, the winding machine has integrated most advanced technical achievements and hardware and software design. It dedicates to bringing a new experience to the winding machine industry. The winding machine is mainly used for hose lines, nylon polyester, polyester strings winding, high-tech fibers, coating, artificial turf silk yarn, lithium ion battery production, coating glass fiber, single, multifilament, flat silk (multifilament or more single line pounds), wrong type spindle spinning, etc. The operating system of the winding machine adopts standard network cabinets and modular structure design, and matches with rich optional components. It also can tailor personal high-reliability product according to the actual demands of the device.

 

The winding machine also can real-time monitor each parameter, and set the abnormal pre-alarm value like dial misplace. You can find out bugs or man-made operation dangers to avoid dislocation so that the products in the whole production line can meet the production requirements.   

 

(lithium battery winding machine)

(4) Features

4.1 Focus on panel operation, and use integrated circuit to control. This machine focuses on the panel control.

 

4.2 The panel main functions:

 

A. Coating

B. Pole piece adsorption 

C: Heat adjustment

D: Hand or automatic switchover

E: Pedal step number

 

4.3 It supports automatic reset, jog backing, jog winding, and tabs replace.etc  

  

 

 (4) Conclusion

   A whole winding machine has design of software and hardware, which covers more ranges. In this article, it simply introduces some important parts of the lithium battery. There are many details and there is no need to enumerate all the discussions here. Use touch screen control system. It has stable performance, is easy to use and design. WECON touch screen has complete functions, is reliable and durable and concise programming. Compared to other HMI products, its interface is friendly, which can bring convenience to user programming and maintenance. In short, WECON touch screen plays a key role in the design of the winding machine, which has brought great convenience to your design. With the continuous improvement of WECON touch screen, its application in the dividing and cutting machine will be wider and deeper.

Wecon products(hmi plc) in SIAF

As the technology developed more and more quickly, traditional products can not meet customer's need anymore. New products come out as the times require. There comes out new products for automation in SIAF 2014, Wecon is unwilling to yield to others.

In this SIAF, Wecon launched new generation hmi, with latest scada technology WEB HTML5, users can visit hmi via mobile,tablet pc and panel pc without installing software.

 

 

All of Wecon plc models have been showed, and go with plc is Wecon plc module. These cost-effective products catch people's eyes.

 

This video is about Wecon products demonstration in SIAF 2014:

 

At present, new products hasn't appeared on the market. It will come into people's eyes, once we improve it to perfect.

Wecon digital voice announce hmi introduction

There is a special model for Wecon hmi. It's digital voice announce hmi model, with its exclusive "TTS module", it's very convenient for industrial or other fields monitoring. There are 7 inch and 10.2 inch TTS model for choices.

Wecon TTS hmi model technical feature:

*  hmi display Size: 7 inch and 10.2 inch

*  series port: built-in AUX 3.5MM standard port

*  voice pattern: more voices built-up mode,polyphonic words supported,uncommon word accurate

*  Announcing mode: bit address triggering announcing,periodic accouncing after triggered,timer mode announcing

*  Memory: more than 100 warning tones,dynamic announcing supported

*  Other components and function: configuration setting register,smart control of "start" or "pause", volume adjust,speech-rate control,pronunciation pattern

 

Wecon TTS hmi model features:

1 . Not only text alerts but also vocal alarm,once aleart text has been set

2 . By text to vocal translative mode,No sound recording.Never worry about the accent and inaccurate pronunciation

3 . All the announcings use dynamic TTS synthetic technique,No previous sound recording

4 . More languages synthetic mode,the languages availalbe are Chinese,English and Mixing Chinese and English. More languages are coming soon.

5 . Comfiguration software combine with comfiguration setting,convinient alarm configuration input,saving time for development

How to enable TTS functions:

1) Only the HMI with the TTS module can use the TTS function. 

2) Set in LEVI(Wecon hmi software), Setting -> Project parameters -> Characteristic Extend  check “Enable TTS”, click on “Configure” to set the relative parameters. 

 

About TTS Configuration Parameters:

                      TTS configuration window

 Function declaration:

1） Speaker: Set the properties of the sound by default, as the following picture

Note: The speaker is xiaoyan(chinese female voice). If the text is in English, you should reset the speaker into the English one.

2） Add: Add a piece of new voice information.

3） Delete: Delete the Items checked.

4） Modify: Modify the item checked.

5） Import: Import the configuration file.

6） Export: Export the configure file.

Wecon TTS hmi model make monitoring much more easier and efficient, and it will not be a hard work for laborer anymore. We are still work on it, and will improve this model to be perfect.

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