MAGUIRE Gravimetric Gateway LineMaster, Installation Operation & Maintenance

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Maguire Products, Inc.
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LineMaster
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Computer Control and Data Options
With the LineMaster
TM product range, the Gravimetric Gateway TM (G2) software program is
available for centralized control and data reporting. The software program is an integral part of the
XC-3 Extrusion Multi-layer Control and as an option for mono- layer applications of throughput or
yield control.
A brief overview of G2
A Gravimetric Gateway
TM
Server (G2 Server) provides communication with all Maguire controllers
for data collection and control. The G2 software enables communication directly from the server
with one or more blender or loss-in-weight controllers to connect remotely from anywhere over a
TCP/IP network using the Gravimetric Gateway
TM
Client software. The server provides two-way
communication with the network of blenders and loss-in-weight controllers for constant retrieval of
information such as:
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Precise weight of all materials
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Settings (sending and retrieval)
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Recipe numbers
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Work order numbers
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Operators information
The G2 server organizes and tracks material usage and allows the user to gather accurate
information according to a number of factors including: time period (day, shift, etc), process
machine, work order, operator, recipe, blender and line recipe.
Throughout and Yield Control
LineMaster can monitor and control up to 7 layers; each layer is graphically depicted. All lines
visually merge where the Total Throughput is displayed. Take-off and downstream controls are
displayed at the right showing line speed, weight per length and/or gauge.
A more detailed examination of each blender’s settings and output can be accessed through the
Line Blender Screen by clicking on the individual extruder.
Throughput Reporting
The software also allows reporting on average throughput, total throughput, and the percentage of
total uptime of an individual blender or all blenders in the line. Reports are based on start/stop
date and time, weight units and percentage of run time.
Event Monitoring
The computer software also incorporates an event monitoring service allowing users to access a
history of alarms, actions and changes.
Materials and Blend Management
The software can also store a complete dataset of materials and recipes used in production. This
data is easy to edit and maintain, and allows for full tracking of material consumption and
inventory management – a valuable tool for data regarding quality, certification, costs and
productivity.