SCU6x

Setting Nominal Width, Upper and Lower Limits for Multiple Web Width Measurement

In this episode of the Multiple Web Width Measurement Application Series, we demonstrate how to set nominal width, upper limit, and lower limit parameters for web width measurements on the SCU6x Controller. Learn how to adjust increments, set alarm and warning limits, and configure digital outputs to monitor width variations effectively. Whether you're manually setting up or automating through Ethernet, this guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for optimizing your web handling processes.

In this installment of the Webinar on Web Guiding Fundamentals, we delve deeper into the pivotal role of controllers in web guiding systems. The episode covers the function of controllers, components such as gain, operating voltage, and sensor inputs, and explores the control structure for web guide systems, including fixed gain proportional control and adaptive control technologies. By examining open loop and closed loop responses, we highlight the importance of optimal tuning for improved performance.

Accessing the operator width measurement and monitoring screen from the home screen is a simple task to perform. In this brief video, we guide you through the steps necessary to set your SCU6x Controller for web width measurement and monitoring. Start by pressing the tools icon, followed by the operator icon located at the top right, and then the width icon. You'll first arrive at the operator width home screen, and there's an additional setup screen available where you can perform further setup tasks.

00:00 Accessing the Operator Width Screen

SCU6x Controller Calibration for Precision Width Monitoring

Exploring the Dual Rail Power Supply Feature of the SCU6x Controller

In this video, we delve into the dual rail power supply feature of the SCU6x Controller. This feature provides a separate power rail for the driver and the logic, enhancing safety by allowing the power to the driver part to be cut off when necessary, such as during access to a web guide. Demonstrations include how to indicate power status and control the actuator via this dual rail system.

A Common Customer Concern, Controlling the Actuator when the Web Breaks

In this video, we address a common customer concern about actuators in the event of a web break, focusing on the safety features of the SCU6x Controller. We cover how the actuator will not drive to a mechanical limit due to electronic limits, preventing burnout. Additionally, we discuss the advanced digital system of our stepper motor-based actuators, which includes electronic stroke limits, limit switch options using NPN proximity sensors, and the lock on lost edge feature.

In this episode, we explore how to utilize the center guiding feature of the SCU6x Controller with two sensors, focusing on automatic adjustments and setup. We demonstrate the mechanics of center guiding using an actuator and explain the importance of using sensors of the same range. With detailed visuals, we show how to reset the guide point and align the material to the center of the machine.

In this video, we explore the two main reasons for using center guiding in web handling systems, focusing on the advantages it brings when dealing with varying web widths and poor edge quality. The SCU6x Controller's advanced sensor technology allows seamless adjustments without the need to move sensors, accommodating significant width changes efficiently. This ensures high response times and minimizes wear on actuators.