Integrated System
Basis Automation - Level 0
This integrated system is based on a powerful basis automation system, comprising all sequence controls, the drive technology as well as the appropriate sensors.
Technological Controls - Level 1
Technological functions, decisive for quality and productivity, such as strip thickness control and strip flatness control as well as the master speed control for the drives, define level 1 of the integrated OPTIROLL® automation system.
Process Control Level - Level 2
The process control level - level 2 - comprises all functions, required for process control of the rolling mill. Concerned are above all the operating and visualization systems, the setup computer with data base pass schedules as well as effective model functions. A recording system with extensive report possibilities is taken as basis for quality control and process optimization.
Production Control Level - Level 3
Production planning and control are generally carried out with customer specific systems, which are connected to an ERP system - level 3 - with production planning (PPS) or manufacturing execution (MES) systems. The open interfaces of the OPTIROLL® automation provide a multitude of opportunities for a smooth integration into the complete system. The OPTIROLL® i2 system makes process data available and receives manufacturing instructions for the next coil via a standard OPC interface.
