Intelligent, automatic, cost-effective: The automatic pouring control system OPTIPOUR® - camera version
OPTIPOUR® is an automatic pouring control system which requires a minimum of monitoring and provides constantly high quality castings. Two different measurement techniques for measurement of the bath level in the pour cup are available for the various requirements.
- OPTIPOUR - Camera: Measuring Fields
OPTIPOUR® - camera version:
By measuring a specific area within an exactly adjusted measuring field you can reach an almost proportional measurement of the fill level of the cup. This signal is used to control the stopper actuator.
The camera module is build as a closed system and is connected via a standardized signal with the regulating system. This means a high long-term reliability as it is possible to change it later on against nearly every available system.
Advantages and features:
OPTIPOUR® prevents overpouring
OPTIPOUR® uses real-time level measurements in order to monitor and control the level of iron in the pour cup. As the level increases, a system actuator throttles the stopper rod to reduce the pouring rate, preventing overpouring of the mould.
OPTIPOUR® saves iron
The automatic positioning of OPTIPOUR® makes it possible to use smaller pour siphons. At the end of a pouring operation, OPTIPOUR® is capable of bringing the pour cup level to a level set by the operator, thus reducing the total quantity of iron poured and increasing the yield. Less iron needs to be remelted; power, alloy and material handling costs are reduced.
OPTIPOUR® prevents short pours of moulds
Using a high speed, fast response actuator, the OPTIPOUR® reacts axactly to level changes in the pour cup. If the level drops to a selected set point, the system instantly increases the iron flow, thereby maintaining the desired iron level in the cup.
OPTIPOUR® reduces slag inclusions
Since a high and accurate iron level in the pour cup is maintained throughout the entire pour, OPTIPOUR® ensures that the slag is not pulled into the mould but stays floating on top of the iron. The result is higher guality castings thanks to less slag inclusions.
