XL200 Series Open Loop Controller

Operation and Description

The XL200 Series Controller is an electronic length controller that is part of an Open Loop control system. A wheel with a known circumference is attached to a material encoder and rides on the material. As the material moves through the machine, the wheel rotates and the encoder generates electric pulses proportional to the amount of material moved. The controller counts these pulses to determine how much material has moved. When the material reaches a point where a punch is needed, the controller cycles a punch press. When the material past the cutoff press is equal to the length programmed, the controller cycles the shear press.

Improved Accuracy

The XL200 Series Controller has Speed Compensation - an AMS exclusive. It continually monitors position, speed and velocity, and compensates for any changes. The result is significantly better accuracy at much higher line speeds.

Applications

The XL200 Series Controller can control a variety of machine applications from flying cutoffs to feed to stop machines. See block diagram below.

The XL200 Series Controller has logic built into it to handle most machine control functions. The user does not need to add Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) to get the correct machine sequence and safety features. Refer to the XL200OL Operation Manual for details.

Controller Configurations

The XL200 Series Controller is available in the following configurations:

Ordering Options

The XL200 Series Controller system can be ordered:

• As a retrofit to an existing line
• Provided in an AMS designed and manufactured console
  • See Complete Control Systems
• Specified as part of a new line through an equipment manufacturer

Ready to get more from your machine? Just call us toll free at 1-800-334-5213 to find out more about the XL200 Series Controller - your key to a better product and a better line.