May 23, 2011, Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA – Kistler (www.kistler.com), a worldwide supplier of precision sensors, systems and instrumentation for the dynamic measurement of pressure, force, torque and acceleration, has introduced CoMo Injection Firmware software version 2.2.3, designed for greater functionality and enhanced zero-defect process monitoring capabilities within supported automotive, medical, electrical and two-shot injection molding operations.
Developed in response to customer demand and with direct compatibility to Kistler CoMo Injection versions 2869A and 2869B, version 2.2.3 firmware software includes real-time curve display and cycle capabilities, with legacy cycle displacement via CoMo MIS and continuous background information collected as prior data is displayed. Curve data from up to 20 prior cycles may be displayed simultaneously, each superimposed on another for accurate comparisons, with the ability to zoom into individual parts of a curve view. Up to three sets of reference curves may be saved in the same format as specified in the curve viewer module. Enhanced mold settings include a fully redesigned sensors settings page; separated digital outputs specifications; and the ability to delay delivery output signals within multi-component applications.
In addition, a new Quality Control feature, located under system settings, allows for monitoring of good part optical and electrical signals when a specified number of good parts is achieved; and rejection monitoring, with optical and electrical signals when a defined number of rejected parts is exceeded. The system automatically waits until all evaluations are completed before decision of good/bad signal is generated. Evaluation objects (EO) page arrangements have been modified for more concise operation and ease of use. Commands to turn the EO on and off, as well as to choose the appropriate reference curve, are available from the Quick Link Menu.
With capability to support up to 24 measurement channels, Kistler CoMo Injection is an injection molding production optimization, control and monitoring system. All required functions for process evaluation and optimization are integrated into a single compact unit, allowing for the direct connection of piezoelectric cavity pressure sensors and the acquisition and evaluation of signals from injection molding machinery or other sensors. The CoMo DataCenter Type 2829B database enhances CoMo Injection’s capabilities with curve analysis, statistical functions and reporting. The system uses multiple variables associated with the production order, with data that is easily and cost-effectively exported for additional analysis or incorporation into ERP systems. Subsets of collected data, such as good/bad, maximum/minimum, integral or other variables produced by CoMo Injection may also be identified and analyzed. Software is compatible with most global industry versions of Microsoft Windows® 7, with multiple CoMo DataCenter user licenses available upon request. For additional details and specifications, please contact Kistler North America toll-free (in the US & Canada) at 1-888-KISTLER, via email atsales.us@kistler.com or visit www.kistler.com.
About Kistler North America:
Kistler North America (www.kistler.com), a Kistler group company, is a supplier of precision sensors, systems and instrumentation for the dynamic measurement of pressure, force, torque and acceleration, as well as related electronics and software serving the automotive, aerospace, industrial, metal processing, plastic injection molding, R&D and testing & evaluation communities. Kistler products, ISO certified since 1994, are well recognized for performance, quality and reliability. With global headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland and established North American operations since 1955, Kistler’s expansive global sales presence is supported by the activities of 25 group companies and 30 distributors ensuring customer proximity, individualized application support and short product lead times. K-Beam®, PiezoStar® and PiezoBeam® are registered trademarks of Kistler. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
