Control e*volution
Ergonomic and intuitive operation
Ergonomic and intuitive operation
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The control e*volution is a network-compatible touchscreen control for all thermal cutting processes such as oxyfuel and plasma cutting, as well as marking devices and drilling systems.
It is installed on an industrial PC with Windows 10 and can be operated via a large color display. The 21-inch monitor of the control unit ensures low-fatigue working and guarantees good readability in different lighting conditions thanks to the anti-reflective glass surface. In addition, the height- and side-pivoting display always provides an ergonomic operating position.

The control is operated via a touch screen that also allows multi-touch gestures such as tapping, scrolling, zooming in and out, and has a virtual keyboard. The most frequently used functions are available as buttons on the housing.
In addition, two USB ports on the front enable an easy data transfer and, if required, the use of an external mouse and keyboard.
The user interface offers all functions to ensure an easy handling. These include the graphical display of contour and tool (with progress indicator), backwards movement on the contour, manual cutting and an integrated process database.

The integrated process database, which is based on ERL's many years of experience, ensures easy handling of ...

The integrated process database, which is based on ERL's many years of experience, ensures easy handling of the machine. All parameters for the relevant processes are stored ready to start. This means that even inexperienced operators can start the production of parts in just a few steps and achieve the full performance of the machine after only a short time of practice. If required, the database can be edited and expanded by the customer. In addition, graphics and article numbers for all torch wearing parts are stored in the database to simplify the replacement of wearing parts and reordering.

It is possible to create a personalised user interface in the configuration of the control system e*volution. The operating and ...

It is possible to create a personalised user interface in the configuration of the control system e*volution. The operating and display elements can be adapted to the needs of the individual user. This allows different users to log on to the machine with different functions and perspectives. In this way, operating errors and unwanted downtimes can be minimized.

If requested, a wearing parts ticker can be integrated into the user interface. Individual wearing parts sets can be configurated for ...

If requested, a wearing parts ticker can be integrated into the user interface. Individual wearing parts sets can be configurated for each torch and the relevant parameters for each part can be monitored, such as the number of ignitions, cutting duration, cutting path, etc. The data is visualised in the dashboard with progress bars and traffic light colours. The data is visualised in the dashboard with progress bars and traffic light colours. This allows the operator or maintenance personnel to quickly assess the condition and plan maintenance in a data-based, predictive manner. Limiting values for warnings can be configured individually in the Wearing Parts Manager, so that, e.g. after 400 piercing cycles, a warning is issued for the replacement of the cathode. With this feature, users can optimally make the most of the life span of their wearing parts. This saves them expensive wearing parts and minimizes unproductive replacement times. The continuous monitoring of the wearing part status also reduces the risk of machine breakdowns.
Whether on the right or left side of the portal bridge or in a semi-open, sound-insulated housing - the control units of erlcut cutting systems can be placed as required. In the mobile version, the e*volution is mounted on a panel that can be moved in the immediate vicinity, offering plenty of storage space for wearing parts and spare parts, tools or accompanying documents. The twin-panel version with two fully functional controls offers even more flexibility. Both can be permanently installed on the portal, or one of them can be mobile.

In the free-standing version, the control system is installed on a mobile control panel that can be moved in the immediate vicinity of the systems.

In the twin-panel version, both a permanently installed monitor on the portal and a mobile monitor are available as fully functional control units.

To protect operators from noise emissions, the control system can also be housed in a soundproofed cabin.
We are a manufacturer of gantry and robot cutting machines as well as special systems.
ERL Automation GmbH
Siemensstraße 12, 94405 Landau a.d. Isar
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