Autoclave Control System

Autoclave Management & Control System  Hardware: Fully integrated logic, control and data acquisition hardware. Hot-Swap modules for increased uptime. Optional fully redundant processors, power supplies and networking. Integrated HMI for maintenance and troubleshooting. Includes backup to key PC functions and data recording. Simple addition of further modules for additional thermocouples or vacuums in future. Completely independent over-temperature and over-pressure controllers with manual reset together with managed emergency stopping functions. Control: Multi-zone control available for ovens, presses and circumferential autoclaves. Unlimited cure profiles of up to 20 segments. Up to four fully profiled vacuum headers and unlimited additional headers. Thermal Head control with dynamic boost on new ramps. Intelligent control of fans and pumps to reduce energy usage. Guaranteed soak on all part thermocouples (max 200 TCs) with maximum dwell times also programmable. Spread hold on all or individual parts. Monitoring: Operator friendly SCADA based software package for monitor and control of all system functions (with per user access control). Full event logging of user and process actions. Rate of change calculation and deviation alarming for all part TCs. Full integration of switchgear for accurate alarm and fault diagnosis. Fully digital data management for compliance with NADCAP etc. Secure, encrypted data records. Optional Database integration for SQL, Access or other ODBC target. Remote access and control for both PLC hardware and PC software for fast problem resolution. Remote viewing of current status from networked PCs. Historical Records: Printouts of load information and charts for individual parts or complete loads. Optional database integration provides querying of historical records for specific part numbers, profiles, operators etc. Export of data to standard .csv (text) files for detailed analysis of thermal surveys etc or transmission to customers. Optional standalone historical file viewer for customers / QA dept / Lab analysis of cures. Other Benefits: System developed, installed and maintained by autoclave system specialists with over years combined experience in autoclave control systems. One-off purchase with no ongoing licence costs. Maintenance Contract customers benefit from free upgrades to the installed package. Xirtue has a policy of continually improving products with new and innovative solutions to real end-user problems. What sort of autoclaves do Xirtue Autoclave Control Systems monitor and control? All General Industrial autoclaves Composites autoclaves Glass laminating autoclaves Wood autoclaves Vulcaniser autoclaves Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) autoclaves Aerospace autoclaves Glass autoclaves Ballistics autoclave Concrete autoclaves Automotive autoclaves Rubber vulcanising autoclaves Rubber products autoclaves Pressure treated wood autoclaves Manufacturing autoclaves Composites curing autoclaves Structural adhesive bonding autoclaves Curing autoclaves