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ControLineCONTROLnetEthernet-based integratedcontrol systemsCONTROLnet is an integrated suite ofcontrols. Designed to operate, manageand supervise every stage of the rawmaterials handling process. It offers theprocessor a completely new level ofmanagement capability; helping to meetthe ever greater demands for productquality and cost efficiency.Plastics processors need customisedcontrols. This is made possible bymodern inter-process communication,enhanced data management andintuitive, simple operation with efficientmonitoring capability.LUXORnet, GRAVInet and METROnetcontrols for drying, blending, conveyingand storage, can be used as stand-alonecontrols or combined to form anintegrated network. All controls can beoperated through Motan’s WEBpanel – afull colour easy to use graphic touchscreen.

LUXORnetAdvanced control technology for theLUXOR A dryer rangeLUXORnet offers greatly enhanced functionality:• Supports one dryer, up to 16 drying bins and amaximum of 40 material loaders• Siemens S7 PLC technology gives systemsecurity• Operation by WEBpanel at the machine orfrom a remote location• DryingOrganizer material throughputmonitoring and protection system• Fully programmable weekly timer• Trend graphics and reports for documentationof the process• Maintenance and diagnostic tools, such asoperating hours counter and service intervalcounter, and messages• Optional: dew point controlled regeneration;closed loop controlled aftercoolerLUXORnet can control up to 16 drying bins, inmultiples of four, and incorporates a wide choiceof modular conveying control packages. Theintegrated convey control includes all hopperloaders on the bins plus up to 24 material loaderson the machines and two blower stations plusone standby station. Other standard featuresinclude: line purging with material pre-selection,dry air conveying and emergency couplingbetween two conveying lines.Ease and efficiency of operation is combinedwith highly economical plant utilisation.

METROnetThe ultimate system tool kit for complexplant conveying systemsMETROnet features:• Conveying control supporting all aspects ofmaterial logistics:- unlimited number of material loaders with1 or 2 inlets- integration of proportioning valves andsuction boxes with line purging and dry airconveying- material selection from simple manualcoupling stations to fully automaticMETROLINK units- sharing of coupling stations betweenmultiple conveying lines- unlimited number of conveying lines (blowerstations)- standby blowers with fully automatic switchovervalves- supervision and control of silos and materialstorage bins• Utilises Siemens S7 PLC technology• Operation by WEBpanel• Tailored to precise customer requirementsMETROnet lightA standardised central conveying control fortypical systems. METROnet light features:• Controls both 1 or 2 inlet material loaders(max. 24 single inlet)• Up to four suction boxes with line purging• Two blower stations• Embedded micro-controller for operation andcontrol with on-board network portMETROnet and METROnet light are totally integratedin the CONTROLnet platform and can belinked to other controls via Ethernet connection.

CONTROLnetThe CONTROLnet vision – a new directionfor process controlThe Ethernet-based operating platformCONTROLnet represents a major stepforward in versatility and integration ofcontrols in the areas of storage, drying,blending and conveying of plastics material.By using common communication standardsthe cost effective modular controls areexpandable and allow for a degree of freedomand flexibility of operation impossible untilnow.Main characteristics• Network technology using a commonsoftware platform for communicationbetween all controls of the CONTROLnetrange• The decentralised CONTROLnet conceptuses worldwide accepted standards suchas Ethernet, TCP/IP, HTTP and e-mail• Horizontal integration – ability tocommunicate with other units, e.g. oneblower station can be shared betweenseveral GRAVICOLOR blenders• Vertical integration – ability to link to andcommunicate with other Windows-basedreporting and monitoring systems. Thus,data can be processed in common officesoftwares, such as Microsoft ® Excel• Operation and visualisation by systemindependent Motan WEBpanels• Optional integration to Motan’s LINKnethost processing system• Open architecture for applications usinginternet-based technology – ready forfuture development.

CONTROLnetTechnical data LUXORnet and METROnetCPU: Based on Siemens S7 technology, 488 KB RAM, 488 KB flashI/O:Siemens ET200S module system, extensions by Profibus-DP andMotan ET-Boxes, spring type terminals for direct wiringNetwork: 10BaseT Ethernet port on-board, internal 4 port switch, RJ45 connectorOperation: By Motan WEBpanel (specification see below)Interfaces: - Communication interfaces to Motan WEBpanel and LINKnet- Inter-process communication to Motan CONTROLnet controllers- Data interface to Motan METROLINK (METROnet only)- Silo interface on demand (METROnet only)Technical data GRAVInet and METROnet lightCPU: Embedded micro-controller system, 4 MB SRAM, failure-resistantI/O:CANbus slave module by CAN/ESB, spring type terminals fordirect wiringNetwork: 10BaseT Ethernet port on-board, RJ45 connectorOperation: By local colour graphic 5.7" CSTN display with resistive 4-wire touchscreen, QVGA, IP65 (front side)Interfaces: - Report data interface to serial port and network- Communication interfaces to Motan WEBpanel and LINKnet- Inter-process communication to Motan CONTROLnet controllersTechnical data WEBpanel 5.7Panel: 5.7'' STN colour LCD, max. 256 colours, QVGA, continuous 4-wireanalog resistive touch screen, IP65 (front side)CPU: Geode LX 800, 8 MB shared memory, Microsoft ® Windows CE .netoperating systemNetwork: 10/100BaseT Ethernet port on-board, RJ45 connector at housingOptions: - Integrated to front-side of control cabinet- Local self-contained unit connected by direct wire (2 or 6m)- Freely located in network by external hub/switchInterfaces: Communication interface to Motan CONTROLnet controllersOther units on demand.Your benefits• A new control standard for operationand management of systems• Ethernet network access on-boardwith every controller• Freedom to choose from where thesystem should be controlled bynetworking WEBpanels• System costs reduced by interprocesscommunication technology• Flexibility and versatility; controlstailored to the individual installation• Easy to use graphic controls; fastertraining, fewer mistakes• Controls are integrated through acommon operating platform• Low cost expansion of modularsystem• Future developments easily installedor retrofitted at low cost• Enhanced data management andhost processing• Programmed maintenanceschedulesThe CONTROLnet world –network technology and inter-processcommunication for the 21 st century.Subject to technical changes.03_08_2.6www.motan.com