Automated Control System Development

The automated control system development process for customized laundry pod production equipment is key to achieving intelligent equipment and efficient production.

Development begins with a requirements analysis. Based on the equipment's production rate (e.g., 60-120 pcs/minute) and customized adjustment requirements (e.g., recipe switching and parameter storage), the control system architecture is designed. A PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is chosen as the core control unit.

Programming then proceeds. Control logic is written using ladder diagrams or structured text to implement functions such as temperature and speed control for raw material mixing, synchronized film transport, real-time calibration of filling volumes, and automatic adjustment of sealing parameters.

Human-machine interface (HMI) development requires an intuitive user interface, including modules for production monitoring, parameter setting, fault alarms, and production reporting, to facilitate quick operator familiarization.

After system integration, online debugging is performed to simulate various operating conditions (e.g., material shortages and film breakage) during operation to test the control system's response speed and stability. Remote diagnostics are also implemented to facilitate future equipment maintenance and upgrades.