Packaging Machine Controller
Programmable Packaging Machine Controller
SS-PLC-V3
The SS-PLC-V3 controller by System Software is a dedicated controller designed for the Form fill seal / Vertical Form fill seal machine control. This controller is pre-programmed to control the operations of the pneumatic pouch packaging machines. This Controller is has direct interface to machine’s operations making it simple, robust and ready-to-use solution for automation of the VFFS Packaging Machines.
Specifications:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 24VDC, 5W |
| Digital Outputs | 16x digital outputs PNP 2 x high speed & high current outputs for Clutch Brake Control |
| Digital Inputs | 10x digital inputs PNP |
| Communication | 1 x RS232 Modbus RTU |
| Timings | 10ms and 1ms resolution settable timers |
| Interface | Interface with standard HMI over Modbus RTU protocol |
| Size | 209mm x 111mm x 45mm ( L x W x D ) |
| Mounting | Wall Mount on M3 x 4 screws |
Key Features:
- Dedicated Control Action: Controller is specifically designed to control the operations of the VFFS packaging machine.
- HMI Integration: An intuitive user-friendly interface for easy operation and control.
- Flexible Programming: The machine logic can be changed and customized as per the requirement.
- Robust Design: Designed to perform well over a long period in industrial settings.
- High Current Outputs: Direct switching of DC solenoid coils, clutch and brake coils.
Applications:
1. Clutch Brake Auger Filler VFFS Packaging Machines:
Output List
- Film Pulling – via VFD / Stepper Drive
- Horizontal Sealer Jaw
- Vertical Sealer Jaw
- Batch cutter
- Perforation cutter
- Nitrogen gas flushing
- Printer
- Unwinding Motor
- Alarm Output
- Auger Filler Clutch
- Auger Filler Brake
- Screw Feeder Conveyor
Input List
- Start Push-Button
- Stop Push-Button
- Photomark sensor
- Unwinding motor start sensor
- Unwinding motor stop sensor
- Material Level Sensor
- Emergency Stop Switch
- Paper end Sensor
- Auger Pulse-Counter / Encoder / Fork Sensor
Settable Parameters
- Film length
- Photomark delay and blanking time
- Jaw operation delay and on-time
- Batch cutter operation delay, on-time and strip count
- Perforation cutter operation delay, on-time
- Printer operation delay, on-time
- Unwinding motor time-out delay
- Nitrogen gas flush operation delay, on-time
- Auger Counts / Auger On-Time
- Filling sequence – Fill before seal / Fill after seal
Functional parameters are recipe-wise settable. The user can create his recipes based on the pouch length and seal requirements.
2. Volumetric Cup-Filler VFFS Packaging Machines:
Output List
- Film Pulling – via VFD / Stepper Drive
- Horizontal Sealer Jaw
- Vertical Sealer Jaw
- Batch cutter
- Perforation cutter
- Nitrogen gas flushing
- Printer
- Unwinding Motor
- Alarm Output
- Disc Motor
- Feeder Conveyor
Input List
- Start Push-Button
- Stop Push-Button
- Photomark sensor
- Unwinding motor start sensor
- Unwinding motor stop sensor
- Material Level Sensor
- Emergency Stop switch
- Paper end sensor
- Disc Proxy Sensor
Settable Parameters
- Film length
- Photomark delay and blanking time
- Jaw operation delay and on-time
- Batch cutter operation delay, on-time and strip count
- Perforation cutter operation delay, on-time
- Printer operation delay, on-time
- Unwinding motor time-out delay
- Nitrogen gas flush operation delay, on-time
- Disc Drop Count, Disc operation delay, Disc operation mode – continuous / intermittent
- Filling sequence – Fill before seal / Fill after seal
Functional parameters are recipe-wise settable. The user can create his recipes based on the pouch length and seal requirements
3. Piston Filler Packaging Machines:
Output List
- Film Pulling – via VFD / Stepper Drive
- Horizontal Sealer Jaw
- Vertical Sealer Jaw
- Batch cutter
- Perforation cutter
- Nitrogen gas flushing
- Printer
- Unwinding Motor
- Alarm Output
- Piston Cylinder forward stroke
- Piston Cylinder reverse stroke
- Feeder Conveyor
Input List
- Start Push-Button
- Stop Push-Button
- Photomark sensor
- Unwinding motor start sensor
- Unwinding motor stop sensor
- Material Level Sensor
- Emergency Stop switch
- Paper end sensor
- Piston cylinder home position reed switch
- Piston cylinder forward position reed switch
Settable Parameters
- Film length
- Photomark delay and blanking time
- Jaw operation delay and on-time
- Batch cutter operation delay, on-time and strip count
- Perforation cutter operation delay, on-time
- Printer operation delay, on-time
- Unwinding motor time-out delay
- Nitrogen gas flush operation delay, on-time
- Piston Drop Count, piston operation delay
- Filling sequence – Fill before seal / Fill after seal
Functional parameters are recipe-wise settable. The user can create his recipes based on the pouch length and seal requirements