Control systems

Control systems

Following the introduction of GEW’s new power and control system, EOS, the control element of GEW’s UV curing systems will be dependent on the specification agreed with the customer.

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End user / retrofit control option

For retrofit customers, or end users, who buy a fully turnkey solution (Alpha), they will be supplied with a fully functioning GEW control system and HMI that includes 24/7 connection to GEW’s remote monitoring system. This option includes:

Software features	Control features
Any configuration for any cassette	Standard global press interface
Hour counters and cassette based serialisation	OPC-UA software control (read & write)
USB software updates	OPC-UA telemetry & status read back
Basic v1 remote monitoring	User Interface via webpage hosted on media card
Standard commissioning process	Individual lamp signals
GEW basic service tool	Width switching LED lamps

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OEM control options

In comparison, OEM customers have two options – for those who purchase fully turnkey solutions (Alpha), GEW’s control system will come as a component part of the wider system with the features in the table above. In these configurations, GEW’s HMI and remote telemetry systems come as standard, with the option of advanced fieldbus control.

For those OEMs that purchase a modular, flexible system (Beta), they have a choice of controlling GEW’s power supplies with either GEW’s control systems or their via their own control systems. In these instances, GEW’s EOS power supplies can be hardwired into the control system or integrated via OPC-UA for advanced features. The features include:

Fully modular product: customers must control power supplies directly – no GEW comms bus, no controller/HMI

Essential core features only

A limited set of GEW products models (no flexibility)

Intelligent self-configuration of lampheads

Component kits available for stock purchase

No internet connection requirement (USB telemetry)

Streamlined service and support from GEW

Parts only warranty

How do GEW control systems function?

GEW’s EOS Alpha control systems are controlled via a system control card, which supports up to 32 lamps on 1 UV system. This controls a range of features, such as remote fans, the chiller, the fans, and functions as the global press interface.

Within the system control card is media card that supports HMI functionality and remote monitoring connection, USB C and USB A port, and also provides OPC-UA and modbus communication, allowing the press user a wide range of conto.

GEW UV systems are controlled by a combination of user commands and settings (entered on a modern industrial touchscreen), as well as machine signals which are either hardwired or electronically communicated to the GEW power units. GEW’s proprietary software is able to handle a vast array of common industrial control interfaces from simple relay logic to web-based APIs.

For customers that purchase a GEW HMI, this has a simple user interface for operating all key parameters on the reigstered GEW lamps simultaneously. Optional accessories are also controlled through the same user interface. It can be mounted freestanding in any location on or around the press or bevel mounted for seamless integration in machine panels, and comes with a 100m HMI cable to guarantee flexibility.

For customers with previous generation RHINO / RLT control systems, these will continue to be supported by GEW for the foreseeable future.

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Industry 4.0 / IoT Technology

GEW control systems can be continuously connected to the internet where encrypted system performance data is sent live to GEW. 24/7 monitoring of all system parameters ensures the fastest, most precise service response in the industry. Where this option is included, preventative maintenance program will recommend software or hardware changes to out of tolerance parameters before an issue arises on site.

Comprehensive monthly system performance reports are sent to nominated customer email accounts showing energy use and uptime % so that press productivity can be monitored more accurately than ever before.

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