With this diagnostics function, each individual cycle step of the machine sequence with its sequence in time is plotted in a bar graph and compared to a previously specified reference value. Changes in each time can therefore be seen at a glance and can also be located exactly via a magnifier function. Apart from the graphic representation, the target and actual values are also displayed as absolute values in a table – broken down by start time, delay time and operating time of each cycle step. Here, the operator can analyse the complete cycle in detail and optimise it. If, during setup, different functions have been programmed with delay times for safety reasons, for example, these can be successively optimised and reduced at the transition point to the production stage. During on-going production, the continuity of the injection moulding process can then be controlled by comparing the actual times with the reference value. Possible deviations can be immediately allocated to the corresponding function without having to call up other individual parameter pages.
Of particular interest is the cycle time diagram for simultaneous movements, like those possible with machines with electric drive technology or robotic systems with several servo axes. Visual representation in bar graph format provides a particularly clear indication of the potential of these simultaneous sequences. Particularly for high-speed applications or complex robotic system sequences, these can considerably increase the productivity of the machine.