HVAC Solutions


Background and Overview

 

Automatic HVAC ductwork machines have been around for several decades.  These were some of the first machines to use electronic length control.  The basic machine controls have become obsolete and repair has been a problem.  Many mechanically viable machines will benefit from upgrading out of date controls that in some cases are no longer supported by the OEM. Machines can be brought up to the latest controls technology by retrofitting them with AMS systems.


AMS has had more than 30 years of experience with ductwork machines.  The first HVAC machine controllers using microprocessor technology were designed and built by AMS.  Accuracy, ease of use, and innovation have been the features of these products. Continuing in this tradition, AMS is proud to introduce the XL220 Series Controller for ductwork machines. These controls improve the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of any rectangular ductwork machine. They also bring the latest technology for computer automation, part marking. and bar coding to the HVAC industry

Consistent with the commitment by AMS to customer support, the XL220 Series Controller is compatible with any brand of ductwork machine built in any era. The engineers and service technicians at AMS make it easy to modernize your machine at a fraction of the cost of a new machine.  

Why Choose the XL220 and AMS?

  • We understand the various machine types and needs of your business
  • We have developed specialized control products and turnkey solutions for all major brands and models
  • We have a staff of technical experts to install and provide ongoing support

Our Turnkey Solutions Include:

  • New operator station with single-point data entry
  • New electrical panels, motor starters, pushbuttons, emergency stop circuitry, rotary encoders, etc
  • Full documentation
  • Designed to the latest NEC standards
  • Ability to import from popular CAD systems (optional)
  • Track coil usage and scrap
  • Installation and training

 

Benefits of a New Control System from AMS:

  • Improved machine efficiency
  • Reliability
  • Minimized operator errors
  • Streamlined operations when downloading from design software
  • Modular design allows the system to grow with your business
  • Improved safety features – category 2 or better emergency stop
  • Variable speed drive on dual-head improves part forming
  • Support – AMS technicians are available by phone 24 x 7

AMS has designed a system to completely replace existing controls on HVAC machines.  The XL220 Series Controller comes ready to punch holes in duct for SMACNA specified stiffened rods.  The controller can punch 1, 2, or 3 holes in up to 3 locations on both the height and width of the duct. The XL220 Series Controller also has an output to offset the punch pattern for the width section to eliminate interference when rods are required in both legs.  The system incorporates the AMS XL220 controller as the programming front end and is designed with the following in mind:

  • Easy To Use   The XL220 controller has been designed with 30 years of operator suggestions in mind. You can program the entire machine by entering a single line item of data, however, it is flexible enough to run independent programs on each machine if necessary.

  • Download Capable   The XL220 controller can communicate with the AMS Eclipse program. The Eclipse program is capable of interfacing with many popular CAD programs.
  • Upgraded Safety   Typical HVAC machines only incorporate a single E-stop button for the entire machine. This is simply not enough for a machine this size. AMS adds an e-stop button to every electrical enclosure for added safety. We also incorporate Siemens Profi-Safe technology for added safety.
  • Up-To-Date Control Equipment    The AMS control equipment incorporates the most up to date electrical equipment. This means the technology will be around for many years to come. In most cases, parts can be found locally or can be shipped from our shelves in one day.
  • Expandable Control Technology    AMS incorporates a Siemens PLC and Touch Screen HMI in all of our systems. If options or machine components get added in the future, the system is capable of expanding to control that machine.  
  • Quick Installation   AMS has gone to great lengths to make this system as easy to install as possible. Some of these features include:
    •  All new pre-wired Motor Starters, Circuit Breakers, Terminal Blocks, Switches, etc.
    • Power interconnection system. AMS uses pluggable power cables to get 3-phase power from one box to another. This eleiminates the need for time consuming conduit runs
    • Siemens Profi-Net communication. AMS utilizes Siemens Profi-Safe technology and remote I/O to communicate between electrical boxes. This all but eliminates the pulling of wires from one box to another. The only connection that needs to be made is a simple purple cable.
    • Pre-wired cables for switches and motors. AMS will pre-wire all switches and motor cables inside the electrical cabinets at the factory. This means the technician simply connects the pre-labeled cables to the appropriate device on the machine.
  • Remote Assistance   If problems arise, AMS is there for you with out 24 hour tech support. As an optional feature, AMS can install a Modem or Ethernet card so that our in house engineers can access your machine from our location to diagnose the problem and get it resolved FAST!

 

Base System

The AMS Base System is designed to operate the following equipment:

  • Uncoiler Station
  • Shear
  • Notchers

The system includes two electrical cabinets with the following equipment installed:

  • 30” Pedestal Console
  • XL220 Controller
  • 10” Touch-screen HMI for pushbuttons
  • E-stop, Power, and Reset Pushbuttons
  • 24”x24”x7” MCC Box
  • Siemens PLC with ProfiSafe
  • Box Mounted fusible disconnect with electrically controlled door lockout
  • AMS “Slammer” Modules (5840-2) to operate Flying Shear and Notcher
  • Reversing Drum Switch
  • Emergency Stop
  • Necessary push-buttons for manual operations (Jogs, Reference, etc.)
  • All necessary cables, Motor Starters, Transformers, Circuit Breakers, and Terminals
  • Pre-wired and labeled cables for connecting machine devices such as limit switches, solenoids, valves, and motors
  • New Encoders and Photo-Sensors for the Shear and Notch sections of the machine

Expanded System (Base System + Option 1)

The AMS Expanded System is designed to operate everything the base system does with the addition of the following equipment:

  • Transfer Table 1
  • Dual Head Roll Former
  • Transfer Table 2
  • Cleat Roller
  • TDC Machine
  • Single or Multi-Bend Back Gauge

The system includes two additional electrical cabinets in addition to the base system with the following equipment installed:

  • 24”x24”x7” MCC Box ( Dual Head RF Mounted)
  • Siemens Remote I/O with Profi-Safe
  • AC Inverter Drive for Dual Head Roll Rormer speed adjustment
  • Electrically controlled door lockout
  • Reversing Drum Switch
  • Emergency Stop Button
  • Necessary push-buttons for manual operations (Jogs, Reference, etc.)
  • All necessary Cables, Motor Starters, Transformers, Circuit Breakers, and Terminals
  • Pre-wired and labeled cables for connecting machine devices such as limit switches, solenoids, valves, and motors
  • New Encoder for the Dual Head Operation
  • 24”x24”x7” MCC Box (Back Gauge Mounted)
  • Siemens Remote I/O with Profi-Safe
  • Electrically controlled door lockout
  • Emergency Stop Button
  • Necessary push-buttons for manual operations (Jogs, Reference, etc.)
  • All necessary cables, Motor Starters, Transformers, Circuit Breakers, and Terminals
  • Pre-wired and labeled cables for connecting machine devices such as limit switches, solenoids, valves, and motors
  • New Encoders for the Back Gauge operation

Full System (Base System + Option 1 + Option 2)

The AMS Expanded System is designed to operate everything the base system and Option 1 does with the addition of the following equipment:

  • Glue Station
  • Insulator Station
  • Pinspotter

The system includes one additional electrical cabinet in addition to the base system and option 1 with the following equipment installed:

  • 24”x24”x7” MCC Box ( Pinspotter Mounted)
  • Siemens Remote I/O with Profi-Safe
  • AC Inverter Drive for Dual Head Roll Rormer speed adjustment
  • Electrically controlled door lockout
  • Reversing Drum Switch
  • Emergency Stop Button
  • Necessary push-buttons for manual operations (Jogs, Manual Pin, etc.)
  • All necessary Cables, Motor Starters, Transformers, Circuit Breakers, and Terminals
  • Pre-wired and labeled cables for connecting machine devices such as limit switches, solenoids, valves, and motors
  • New Encoder for the Pinspotter Operation