The new NC5 control system:
Efficient, intelligent and convenient

The new NC5 is the perfect control system of the future. It is the logical advancement of the tried-and-tested Demag control system: equipped with the NC5, every Systec is controlled by a high-performance system for easier machine access and control. The reason for this is the system’s functionally and logically organised control structure, which is closely tailored to the very requirements of the operator. In correspondence with the ergonomic principle of Demag machines, it conveniently supports the operator’s every step, from machine setting and process optimisation to production and documentation. Intelligent modules provide valuable application-oriented assistance.

Logically organised colour touch screen

The extra large screen provides a clear picture of the machine’s processes at a glance. The screen is designed as a touch screen to allow on-screen machine operation. The easily legible screen font facilitates the work and reduces operator fatigue. Despite the fact that all required details are displayed, the screen pages have a concise, logical and uncluttered structure. The NC5 offers a choice of 19 languages, up to three of which are defaults that can be selected at a touch of the button. All values can be displayed both in metric and imperial units of measurement.

Hotkeys and icon keys for faster operation

On the new operator terminal, the user can choose between a touch screen or the traditional integrated keyboard for data input. At every stage of the process, the operator can select additional screens with a logical or process-related connection to previous programming sequences by using convenient hotkeys or international-standard icon keys.

Two components, one user interface

The NC5 provides a complete second function keypad for operating the second injection unit during two-component injection moulding. The same operating terminal can be used to program special equipment such as a rotary table for transferring multi-component mouldings.

USB interface for fast data exchange

The operator logs onto the system at a defined access level using a USB stick. Two additional USB interfaces also allow the storage of data and screen pages.

Additional screen pages for different processing techniques

Specialised processes such as gas-injection technology (GIT), in-mould decorating and the wide range of multi-component injection moulding techniques are on the increase. The NC5 controller comes prepared and provides the additional screen pages required for these processing methods. These screens are based on the familiar operating methology.

Multi-component technology made easy

• More versatility: the modular Systec machine technology allows the operation of a maximum number of multi-component applications. The NC5 options for machine sequences were enhanced by several complex machine sequence profiles.
• Easy operation: there is no need for time and cost-consuming relearning, as the operation of all standard functions does not differ from single-component machines. 

Safe monitoring of complex processes

The more complex a process, the more logical and user-friendly the structure of the interface between machine and operator needs to be. The NC5 controller meets this very requirement. With its substantially enhanced range of functions, it exclusively caters to the specific needs of the operator.

Documenting, printing, storing

For documentation purposes, the integrated thermal printer provides statistical process parameters or complete screen shots, which can be selected according to time period or number of shots.  The NC5 allows the convenient management of machine settings and mould data as well as their storage on any required data carrier via USB interface. This will save time and money wherever frequent product changes occur. Naturally, all quality-related process parameters can be stored locally or transmitted to a central computer.