In modern manufacturing, electronic components are typically produced using automated equipment, such as in the assembly of PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards). However, production processes also face challenges, for instance, how to securely and precisely mount various components onto a PCB? IBL Löttechnik GmbH's CM800 soldering machine (also known as the "vapor hammer") provides a complete solution for this, with its control unit featuring Berghof's DC1012TT large-format, high-resolution, high-precision color display and control integrated controller.

To accurately display all operating statuses, the IBL "vapor hammer" is equipped with the Berghof DC1012TT controller (this large-format, touch-enabled, high-precision color display and control integrated controller is developed based on the German CODESYS industrial software programming platform). A core advantage IBL has in manufacturing its products is offering an option to freely configure any type of soldering profile in the vapor phase, an option that must be implemented via the DC1012TT controller, including the setting of operating and machine parameters. Whether using a heating mode with a truly linear temperature profile or the patented "soft vapor phase" mode, temperature profiles can be freely configured according to various requirements, and profiles can, of course, also be copied. At the same time, the DC1012TT controller also optimizes the duration for which the workpiece to be soldered remains in the vapor phase or under thermal load. Additionally, production data can be saved at any time with the help of software; data can also be transferred as needed. The Berghof controller is a control module with real-time capabilities, allowing access to all operating and machine parameters at any time, and it can also be accessed remotely or integrated into the overall production line control system.

Expandable USB, CAN, SD-Card, and Ethernet

As a standard feature, the DC1012TT provides a complete CANopen library for users. Therefore, integrating a CAN-based "factory bus" is not an issue when using the IBL controller. Maintenance personnel can quickly exchange or transfer data on the machine via the USB interface. Furthermore, script files can turn a USB storage device into a maintenance tool, ensuring all data can be updated with minimal effort and cost. In addition, maintenance can also be performed via Ethernet. All parameters can be securely saved on the SD card, while also providing ample space for storing large amounts of process archive data.

Programming

Another significant advantage of IBL Löttechnik GmbH's equipment is that the CODESYS-based controller allows for free programming, enabling access to various applications without additional software. Object-oriented programming can also be performed via CODESYS, eliminating dependence on any single manufacturer, and users can also develop their own applications. Thus, customers will also benefit greatly from this open controller, and it can be directly integrated into a continuous and scalable product range. Therefore, in the future, DC1000 series controllers will be applied to a wider variety of IBL soldering machines.

The DC1012TT is equipped with a 12.1-inch SVGA color display (800 x 600), which is large enough to display complex information in the most logical way for maintenance technicians to read. This allows ordinary machine operators to quickly master the operating procedures; they can simply select a product and start the equipment with a single tap on the screen.

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