Allen-Bradley UCP

Upgrade Application

Upgrade Description

Upgrade your machine’s outdated control system with a state-of-the-art Unified Controls Platform. This upgrade features an Allen-Bradley controls package for all applications with three levels of solutions. Each solution brings the technical innovation and familiarity of Allen-Bradley, assuring your machine’s control system will remain supported for years to come.

Level I - FFGs with up to 14 axis control points such as Slotter, Feed Gates

Level II – Gear-Driven RDCs & FFGs with up to 32 axis control points such as Slotter, Feed Gates, Registers, nips

Level III – Servo RDCs & FFGs with up to 32 axis control points such as Slotter, Feed Gates, Registers, Counter Ejector Servo Motors and drives

Benefits

• New PC control system
• Extend the life of aging machine fleet
• Eliminate obsolescence
• Minimize unplanned downtime
• Online documentation, troubleshooting, and remote diagnostics
• Settings monitored and adjusted from operator console
• Avoid machine downtime and expensively long lead times dealing with obsolete G&L component

Components

• Allen-Bradley CompactLogix controls with distributed I/O for main press, folder, and counter ejector
• Allen-Bradley Kinetix drives and motors
• Allen-Bradley PanelView touch screen, providing single point order entry
• New switch plates with Allen-Bradley components
• Service PC allowing remote troubleshooting access and support