KOMAGE begins shipping new HMI system for its powder compacting presses
November 13, 2024
German press manufacturer KOMAGE Gellner Maschinenfabrik, located in Kell am See, Germany, has begun delivering its first presses featuring a new Human Machine Interface (HMI), which was unveiled at the recent Ceramitec exhibition.
The new HMI, with a modern and clean design, includes a larger visualisation panel allowing the operator to have more information available on the same page. On the hardware front, the prominent side LED strips indicate the working status of the press.
In terms of security and access control, the new HMI panel includes an RFID sensor that enables users to log in quickly. Depending on the user’s access level, some areas of the software may be restricted. Regardless of the user, all software changes are recorded and can be audited later.
The new software has been designed as an upgrade of the current software to ensure a smooth transition for users. The main functions, such as the main structure of the software menus, the setup and programming pages, and the custom functions, remain unchanged.
A significant number of new features are available, such as the graphic simulation of the press cycle to help avoid programming errors and the oscilloscope function for fine-tuning the press cycle or troubleshooting by the customer’s maintenance team.
Another new feature is the possibility for the user to select the information seen on the main screen and all the new KOMConnect features available to help its customers face the challenges of the new digital future.
