NC4 control – Convenient setting, control and documentation

The name Demag is commonly associated not only with machines but also with the high-performance NC4 control system. Yet, even the most efficient and ergonomic control system requires a suitable user interface for full access to and control of all machine functions. NC4 control the operator terminal of Demag machines offers precisely these features. Operation is uniform for all machines and models, however large or small. In accordance with the ergonomic principles of Demag`s product range, NC4 control provides convenient and logical operator support across the process sequences from set-up and process optimization to production and documentation.

Clearly presented information on a colour screen

A particularly large colour monitor provides a clear overview at a glance. The distinct and clear presentation of the text facilitates machine operation and relieves the operator. Despite the need for a comprehensive supply of information, all screen pages offer a straightforward and logical structure without providing an excessive amount of information. In addition to this, the NC4 control accommodates operators with 19 language options, up to three of which can be installed at any one time and selected at the touch of a button. All values can be displayed as metric or US/British measurements.

NC4 control – hot keys and symbol keys for faster operation

NC4`s logical and clear layout of all operation keys facilitates machine operation. At every programming stage, hot keys and international symbol keys provide access to additional display screens which follow from the last programming step in a logical or process-related sequence.

Two components – one user interface

NC4 provides a second keypad for the second injection unit, which is used during two-component injection moulding processes. Special equipment such as a rotary table for transferring parts during multi-component injection moulding can also be programmed on the same interface.

Chip card provides extra security

NC4`s integrated chip card reader provides you with an additional security level which allows users to release or inhibit certain control system function groups in order to authorise only selected operators to change machine settings for the purpose of process optimisation.

Additional display screens for different processing methods

Special processing methods such as gas-assist (GIT), in-mould decorating, the wide variety of multi-component injection moulding and other special techniques are becoming increasingly important. Ergocontrol can already accommodate them with a number of required additional display screens, which also provide the ergonomic operation our customers have come to expect.

Easy handling of multi-componentsprocessing with Ergocontrol

• Flexible operation means utilising the existing machine technology to accommodate a host of multi-component applications. Numerous complex machine sequences profiles have been added to the existing range of Ergocontrol options for machine processing sequences
• Simple acquisition means that the Ergocontrol system obviates the need for time-consuming retraining of machine setters, since the operation of standard functions is identical to that required for single-component machines.
  

Safe monitoring of complex processes

In short: The combination of the Ergocontrol menus "Machine operation" and "Mould operation" provides a clear display of information and allows safe programming as well as documenting of straightforward as well as complex injection moulding processes.

Documentation, printing and data storage

NC4 is the ideally equipped for all documentation tasks. The integrated thermal printer can be used to print out selected statistical process parameters or complete screens according to time or number of shots. The disk drive allows you to save your mould set-up and handling data as well as the complete machine set-up data. This benefit saves time and money, particularly for processes which require frequent product changes. Naturally, you can also save important process parameters to disk or transmit them to a master PC.