This innovative control system combines total line control and data monitoring into one multi-functional information center. It is specifically designed for high-level converting processes encompassing cast film, blown film, extrusion coating, solvent and aqueous coating and drying. The features are many!

• Provides access to all machine functions including the temperature controller, PLC, and line drives interfaces
• Supervisory control that integrates all converting machine line components into a single user-friendly operator interface, connecting:
  Unwinds
  Winders
  Coaters and dryers
  Extruders
  Laminators and cast sections
  Water recirculation systems
  Resin feed and blenders
  Web guides
  Treaters
  Gauges
• Graphics based, operator-friendly touch-screen interface with the keyboard to see the entire process at a glance
• Line run interlocks and diagnostics clearly identified to help the operator get the line running quicker
• Historical data tracking and alarm event logging help in troubleshooting product quality and uniformity problems, as well as tracking machine performance (Provides the operator with a single location to quickly locate and identify a machine or process problem.)
• Recipe management for a large number of line setup parameters to be stored and reused for quick and easy start-ups and product changeovers
• Process reports and screen prints that allow accurate documentation
• Multiple languages option for access to the language of choice by pressing a button
• System security and system backup keep the equipment up and running
• System networking
• Multiple systems networked on one line
• Multiple lines networked in one plant
• Multiple plants networked around the world
• Data available anywhere.
• Standard PC computer hardware, designed for Microsoft^®
  Windows^® XP and
• Wonderware software engine
• Phone line and/or Internet access

This control system offers a highly functional, easy-to-use, single point control and data center for converting applications. It is also the direct replacement for the Egan CMR system. As with the CMR, it includes a drives control interface, temperature control and gauge control. Advantages of the Integrator include:

Recipe management
Historical data trending
Alarms

Other upgrades for this system include:

Drives upgrades: For drive systems older than 12 to 15 years we offer:

• A DC drives upgrade with re-use of existing motors.
• New AC drives and motors for greater long-term savings.

Controls Upgrade: For machine lines with PLC’s older than 15 to 20 years we offer:

• PLC upgrades to increase machine performance and minimize downtime.
• More features and functionalities to provide a better control of the process.

The DS⁵ is Davis-Standard’s secure service support system. It offers comprehensive customer service using a safe and secure high-speed Internet connection. (Note: It is the customer's responsibility to provide the high-speed Internet connection.)

Advantages include:

• Faster response time to customer needs
• Faster access time to diagnose and fix problems
• Ability of Davis-Standard service personnel to connect to customer equipment from anywhere in the world
• Safe and secure connection (only authorized users have system access)
• Cost savings by avoiding lengthy downtimes

We offer several options to expand your current controls system. These include:

• Downtime tracking and production monitoring
• Company-wide telephone and messaging system
• Real-time relational database for the factory
• Basic tools to assist in organizing and presenting substantial production data
• Connections to link multiple machines, office computers and plants together
• Capabilities to view real-time production data from any computer, anywhere in the world using a standard Web browser
• Automatic die control system
• Resin feed system with gravimetric capability