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Series 4000 Machine Controller
The Series 4000 Embedded Controller provides an unrivalled array of features to operate marking machines, manage unique product identifiers, such as serial numbers for asset tracking, and manage user access. The controller is for use with dot and scribe marking machines, portable, benchtop and production line integration models.
- Industrial grade, 10.4 inch touchscreen
- Drag and drop options for easy editing
- Live preview of what is being marked
- Higher power motor drivers - more robust and reliable
- Expandable I/O and improved I/O management
Series 4000 Controller video guides can be accessed here
Series 4000 Integrator Controller
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Overview
Series 4000 Embedded Machine Controller Features
Touchscreen Interface
Industrial grade, resistive touchscreen
Logos
- Logos can be drawn directly on the controller touchscreen
- Pixel editor and simple line drawing tools as standard
- Logos can be imported from USB stick
- Saved logos now selectable from a menu list
- Saved logos now have on-screen preview
Customisable Operator Interface
- Bespoke graphics or visual instructions can be designed and implemented
- On-screen controls for system features
- Clear, graphical instructions
- Input options can be limited for simple operator instructions
- Customisable password protection
USB Memory Stick Interface
- Transfer individual layouts to/from the controller
- Complete layout and configuration backup and restore
- Firmware updates much easier to install
- Data logging of all marks made to .csv file
- Options for customising labels, how long to keep data, where to log, etc.
- Logo importing from files
On-Screen Operator Instructions
Customisable operator instructions can be saved as part of a layout and shown on screen whenever that layout is to be marked.
Trial Run Screen
- Layout can simply be dragged around the screen to a new location
- Machine responds in real time to edits
- Corner to corner outline of mark allows easier checking if the machine is aligned at each extremity
- Incremental jogging of mark dimensions and orientation
Optional extras
- External e-stop can be fitted if required at remote location from controller (integrated e-stop included on all controllers as standard)
- External keyboard can be connected if touchscreen is not to be used
- Integrates to SQL server
- Fully integrates to Pryor PC based software package for data logging, duplicate checking and data reporting
- Battery powered, portable option available so that mains power supply is not required - 36V, 3.0Ah lithium ion battery
Password Protection
3 different ways of managing password protection
- 2 passwords only
- Each password can be applied to each menu option individually to restrict access
- e.g. operator can only mark a layout and not modify anything
- 3 user groups with different access levels
- Each user group can be give access to every menu option individually
- Users then have own passwords and are assigned to one of the user groups
- e.g. Admin has full control, Supervisors can edit settings and layouts, operators can only load and mark layouts
- Full integration to Pryor PC based software for complex database management of password controls and access levels
I/O Management
Improved I/O control screens
- Full view of all 32 input and 24 output status in 1 screen (if 4 I/O cards installed on integrator version)
- Detail view of each I/O card
- Screen showing indicators for status of each input / output
- On-screen toggling of each input
- Inputs / outputs can be named for easy identification
- Easy checking if data is being sent / received
Much easier to diagnose faults and test configurations.
New Software Features
Layout editing simplified with settings on screen / via button
- Automatic time and date marking codes selectable from menu (no prior knowledge needed of correct code)
- Command line instructions have in-situ help screen –e.g. link line 1 and 2 content
Auto-load of last layout used option
- Previous controller would only default to blank on start-up. This is still possible but now the last layout can reboot if desired
Duplicate check of last 100 marks in 1 of 5 specified lists
- i.e. marks made can be stored in a choice of 5 different lists (e.g. for different customers) and new marks checked against the last 100 made to ensure they are not repeated
- Warning or Abort options available if duplicate mark detected
- Integration to PC software for full, global and networked duplicate checking
Key Points
- Large 10.4 inch full colour screen
- Resistive screen is usable with gloves
- Integrated help animations demonstrate common functions
- Impact resistant screen
- Preview of layout on main menu screen
- Detailed preview improved with variable dot size, grid, auto zoom
- USB keyboard can be connected if preferred
Overview
Quick Start guide for using the Pryor 4000 series embedded controller
Overview
Technical Information for the Series 4000 Embedded Controller
TECHNICAL DATA |
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Dimensions |
W: 310mm, H: 175mm, D: 339mm |
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Weight |
5kg – both standard and battery versions |
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Connections |
x-y axis control, USB-A, USB-B, RS232, Start/Stop box, External e-stop z-c axis control TCP/IP Ethernet Anybus |
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- OPTCTAX01 OPTCTIP01 OPTCTAB01 |
Operating temperature |
0OC - 80OC (32OF – 176OF) |
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Supply requirements |
240V 50Hz / 100v 60Hz 36V 3.0Ah li-ion battery, or external power supply |
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- OPTCTBA |
Screen |
10.4 inch resistive touchscreen – can be used with gloves / stylus pen |
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Marking type |
5 x 7, 7 x 9, Varidot, Angled, Arc, logos, Data Matrix, Serial numbers, Reverse marking, Variables, etc. |
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Languages |
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Polish, Dutch |
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Fieldbus / connectivity options |
Industrial Ethernet
Fieldbus
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- User Manuals (7)
- User Guide 4000 Series Marking Machines - ENG (6.59Mb)
- User Guide 4000 Series Marking Machines - DEU (6.00Mb)
- User Guide 4000 Series Marking Machines - FRE (6.50Mb)
- User Guide 4000 Series Marking Machines - ITA (6.54Mb)
- User Guide 4000 Series Marking Machines - POL (6.54Mb)
- User Guide 4000 Series Marking Machines - POR (7.40Mb)
- User Guide 4000 Series Marking Machines - SWE (6.59Mb)
- Quick Start Guides (9)
- Quick Start Guide Series 4000 Marking Machine Controller - ENG (1.31Mb)
- Quick Start Guide Series 4000 Marking Machine Controller - DEU (1.25Mb)
- Quick Start Guide Series 4000 Marking Machine Controller - FRE (1.24Mb)
- Quick Start Guide Series 4000 Marking Machine Controller - ITA (1.24Mb)
- Quick Start Guide Series 4000 Marking Machine Controller - NLD (1.24Mb)
- Quick Start Guide Series 4000 Marking Machine Controller - RUS (1.45Mb)
- Quick Start Guide Series 4000 Marking Machine Controller - SPA (1.26Mb)
- Quick Start Guide Series 4000 Marking Machine Controller - SWE (1.25Mb)
- Quick Start Guide Series 4000 Marking Machine Controller - CZE (1.34Mb)