The status screen displays all principle line parameters on a single page.

Screw speed, motor load, line speed, and other run data are clearly displayed.  Other information specific to your application can also be displayed such as melt pressure, melt temperature etc.

The information bar

shows vital information about process including the machine state, for example Running, Off, Warming etc.

Also shown is the current recipe and the date and time.

A red alarm bar becomes active once an alarm has been activated.

The help button will give advice on the Logic800 system, alarm conditions, process and machinery problems.

Finally the password level is shown, the button providing quick access to the keypad.

All controls are on a touch screen with a common border allowing instant changes between pages.

Buttons will switch on or off the barrel and head heaters, or drop all zones down to the holding temperature (see Setup).

For heat sensitive materials, Cool will switch off all heat zones and switch on all fans. This will quickly reduce the temperature of the barrel.

Production count gives the operator information about the total order quantity required, and the number of reels or boxes required to complete the order.

The production counters will count up the number produced and also count down the quantity required to completion.

In addition, a countdown timer will inform the operator of the time remaining to complete a reel or box, and also the order.  This give the operator time to prepare for a reel/box change, of tool change for a new product.