Metalfab Continuous Batch Controller - Manual (Page 11)

Metalfab, Inc. 04/22/05
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The BC623 has the capability of
storing and plotting 30 points of data for
both the batching and continuous feed modes
these point can be displayed in a line graph
by pressing the History button from the main
menu. The graph will show the Maximum
recorded point, the minimum recorded point,
and the mid point between the two. The
calculated average is displayed at the bottom
of the screen. The data points are collected
and displayed from left to right. The newest
data starts at the left hand side, and the
oldest data at the right hand side. When
configured to be a batch controller, the batch
history is displayed. When the system is configured to be a continuous controller the rate history
is displayed. When the rate history is displayed the feed rates stored on the graph are updated at
the rate specified in the History setup. The History data can be cleared by pressing the Clear
History button from the Main Menu. If the Protect Operator Setup option is turned on the
operator must enter the operator password in order to clear the history data. The Data points may
also be displayed in Table format. Pressing the Table button from the plot screen will display the
data table. Also displayed with the data table are statistical data including the average, standard
deviation, first and second sigma, maximum and minimum values. The table display also
includes the two product totalizers. Two separate totalizers are provided. The totalizers can be
used as desired by the operator. For example, one could be used as a daily total, and one as a
yearly totalizer. To clear the totalizers press the Totals button on the data table display screen.
You will then have the option of clearing totalizer A or totalizer B. The operator may also send
the stored data to a serial printer. Pressing the Print button on the data table screen will send the
stored data to serial port 2 available on the back of the touch screen controller. The receiving
device should be configured to receive serial data at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop
bit.