LINK Systems OmniLink II Press Automation Control - Manual (Page 7)

August 30, 2002 Manual Version 1.0 1.2
Section 1.1.2 Base System Optional Features
• An optional analog input/output card allows stroking speed to be adjusted and displayed on the
operator terminal even when not stroking for variable speed presses. It also allows motor load
current to be displayed.
• Serial Feed Interface for most available electronic roll feeds.
• A flexible PLC interface that allows the OmniLink II Operator Terminal to send settings for jobs and
receive status and diagnostic messages from the PLC for display on the operator terminal screen.
• LinkNet Shopfloor Information System - networks your presses to computer(s) to gather information
and provide comprehensive management information database and reporting system.
Section 1.2 Optional Hardware Modules
The system is designed to allow additional hardware modules to be added to the base system package to
perform a wide variety of control and monitoring functions. The system uses distributed intelligence --
each optional module has its own microprocessor to perform its logic functions. This provides increased
computing power and superior performance, allowing more logic functions to be performed at greater
speeds. All optional modules communicate to each other and to the OmniLink II Operator Terminal
through a high speed serial bus cable with only four connections. This eliminates the need to
individually wire all inputs and outputs back to the operator terminal. Adding modules is simple and
quick, mount the module and wire the 3 wire and drain connection cable from the last module previously
installed to the newly installed module.
Optional hardware modules that are currently available for the system are:
• The 5120 series Die Protection and Process Monitor modules available with 8 or 16 sensor inputs
per module. Up to five 5120 series modules may be used with the system, giving a maximum of 80
total inputs for digital die protection and process monitoring.
• The 5105 series PLS/Logic Module available with 8 or 16 output relays (electromechanical, solid
state ac, and solid state dc relays available) for programmable limit switch (PLS) or other output
relay (OR) logic functions. Each module also has 16 inputs available for logic or sensing
applications. Up to four 5105 series modules may be used with the system for a maximum of 32 PLS
outputs, 32 OR outputs, and 64 sensing or logic inputs.
Optional hardware modules that are planned as additions to those currently available are:
• A 5108 series of Signature and Tonnage Monitor modules.
• A 5110 series of Auto Setup Modules that can automatically recall and set up shutheight,
counterbalance pressure, cushion pressure, etc., when a job is recalled.
• A 5130 series of Analog Die Protection and Process Monitoring modules to measure production
process variables and part features during stamping. Gives capability for 100% “in process” parts
quality inspection when used with appropriate input sensors.