TOScontrol

 

TOScontrol is a set of applications and functions for advanced machine management. For easy and intuitive operation, the system contains a default screen with icons of individual applications (similar to the operating systems of mobile devices).
The applications are clearly displayed on the machine control panel, and the operator can seamlessly switch between them. The solution also includes the management of user accounts. TOScontrol is part of the standard equipment of all machines.

  • Online exchange of data in the ERP system
  • Special applications to extend functionality
  • User friendly interface

 

Benefits

  • The standard equipment is a DNC module that enables communication between the machine and a PC
  • Clearly arranged system for controlling the additional functions of the machine
  • Easy operation and information always on the screen of the control system
  • Comprehensive overview of machine activity and conditions
  • Security ensured by user authorisation
  • Functions for connecting the machine to ERP via the UPC-UA interface

Description

We named the control system superstructure “TOScontrol”. It is a suite of applications and functions for advanced machine management.

For easy and intuitive operation, the system contains a default screen with icons of individual applications (similar to the operating systems of mobile devices).

The applications are clearly displayed on the machine control panel, and the operator can seamlessly switch between them. The solution also includes the management of user accounts.

Motivation

Industry 4.0 offers virtually unlimited possibilities in the field of connecting machines to production systems, their integration, including a high degree of automation for complex control and monitoring of the quality of the production process.

Our objective is to offer a superstructure of the classic machine control system that offers many special functions.

 

Standard machine equipment

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STATUS SCREEN Clearly displays basic information about the machine (coordinates, program, alarms, logged in user, etc.).

CNC CONTROL SYSTEM Displays the standard control system screen supplemented by a sidebar with a button for returning to the TOScontrol home page.

DOCUMENTATION This is an application enabling the reading and management of PDF documents (e.g. operating instructions, repair manual, etc.), including the possibility of user rights creation and creation of tabs and notes in documents. 
CALENDAR Standard calendar view – day, week, month. Event / service activity – add, change, delete, remind. All data stored in the local database.

 

Option applications

IP CAMERA The application enables control of one or more motorised cameras located on any part of the machine. Data from the camera can also be used to facilitate machine operation.


INSPECTION AND COMPENSATION This is metrological software integrated into the control system, which together with the touch probe allows the work-piece to be measured accurately and directly on the machine making it possible to perform the automatic compensation of errors and program debugging.


UNDER DEVELOPMENT - WORK ADMINISTRATOR Used to display the work order view and the overview of operations directly on the machine tool control panel, which is linked to the ERP system. It is also possible to add other documents into the application, e.g., operation description, photographs, tables of NC programs.


UNDER DEVELOPMENT - MACHINE MONITOR An integrated system for monitoring the history of machine tool use. This system displays the time axis of basic machine states, e.g., ready, production, production slowdown, error, off, etc.