Process Control, Monitoring & Data Acquisition Systems

Variable Bag Pressure by Recipe

Oven and Autoclave control systems by CompuDAS now offer the capability to apply either variable vacuum or variable pressure to the part bags.  This allows the pressure difference between the Autoclave and the part bag to be precisely controlled during a batch process. For Autoclave processing, the bags can now be pressurized to track the Autoclave pressure during a process.  For ovens, bag variable vacuum can be controlled by recipe.

The new feature is available for upgrade to all existing CompuDAS systems.

We specialize in retrofitting existing Ovens, Autoclaves, and Presses.

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CompuDAS Introduces the CPC-8 Critical Process Control for Small Oven or Autoclaves

CompuDAS, a leader in Industrial Control and Monitoring announces the newest entry to their Critical Process Control product line, the CPC-8. The new CPC-8 is a small oven and autoclave control system that has two analog output channels, eight analog input connections and up to ten digital inputs/outputs.

The CompuDAS CPC-8 data acquisition and control system provides high-speed, low cost communication utilizing Windows Based Software and Ethernet connectivity. The CPC-8 has a compact design and comes packaged with the CompuDAS CDClave windows based program. This feature rich product allows for oven and autoclave control by specific customer defined recipes of up to 20 segments. It also utilizes a superheat algorithm to save time and energy during a cure resulting in lower costs and improved production rates. The optional control of lagging or leading part temperatures is another valuable feature included in this software package. A secure PC connection allows for monitoring of processes remotely. This feature minimizes downtime and Continue Reading

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CompuDAS CPC-16EX Controls and Monitors Processing at Precision Aerospace and Composites

Precision Aerospace and Composites (PAC) an AIM Group Company, has selected CompuDAS to supply and install eight (8) CPC-16EX Control and Data Acquisition Systems on their composite curing equipment. The CPC-16EX control systems will control five of their composite curing ovens and all three of their autoclave systems. By utilizing the same software for all of their curing vessels, PAC will greatly streamline their operational costs. Recipe generation and Quality Assurance reporting will be consistent across the entire manufacturing facility. PAC operators will be able to move from one vessel to another with minimal training.

The COMPUDAS CPC-16EX is a complete, flexible, stand alone Control and Data Acquisition System designed to monitor, document and control processes for Ovens, Autoclaves, Furnaces and Presses. Process measurements are stored on the CPC-16EX control systems solid state hard drive for transmission to the operator PC as desired. This allows the control system to operate even if the operator PC should happen to fail during a run.

The CPC-16EX Control and Data Acquisition System generates files that are Windows compatible. The user interface software is a Windows based application providing recipe creation, recipe recall, process monitoring, data file archiving, report generation and operator high-level control. A secure PC connection allows for monitoring of Continue Reading

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CompuDAS Introduces the CPM-8 Critical Process Monitor.

CompuDAS announces the newest entry to their Critical Process Monitoring product line, the CPM-8. The new CPM-8 Critical Process Monitor system has up to 8 independent analog input channels and provides high-speed, low cost communication utilizing Windows Based Software and Ethernet connectivity.

The CPM-8 Critical Process Monitor features a LCD display for easy configuration and process monitoring with up to eight independently configurable analog input channels. The channel inputs may be any combination of thermocouples, RTD’s, pressure transducers or almost any voltage or current based sensors.

The CPM-8 Critical Process Monitor system utilizes a Windows interface and Ethernet compatible CPMon software. The CPM-8 also comes equipped with a digital display that permits the user to see individual channel data. Data is retrieved and maintained in Windows Excel compatible csv files, eliminating the cost of additional software and training for viewing data. Process monitoring, data file archiving, report generation and operator high-level control are accomplished through a CPMon Windows application. Secure PC connection allows for monitoring of processes remotely. This feature minimizes downtime and costs when Continue Reading

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CompuDAS CPC-16EX Controls and Monitors New Anodizing Rectifier for the Aerospace Industry

CompuDAS, a leader in Industrial Control and Monitoring has completed installation of their CPC-16EX Control and Data Acquisition System into a PEC (Process Electronics Corp) anodizing rectifier for an aerospace manufacturer.

Cessna Aircraft Company, who has been successfully using the CPC-16EX for control and data acquisition for their composite curing ovens since January 2009, required that the CompuDAS system be installed to control and monitor the PEC rectifier utilizing customer defined recipe parameters.

The CompuDAS CPC-16EX is a complete, flexible, stand alone Control and Data Acquisition System designed to monitor, document and control processes for Ovens, Autoclaves, Furnaces and Presses. Process measurements are stored on the CPC-16EX control systems solid state hard drive for transmission to the operator PC as desired. This allows the control system to operate even if the operator PC should happen to fail during a run.

The CPC-16EX Control and Data Acquisition System generates files that are windows compatible. The user interface software is a windows based application providing recipe creation, recipe recall, process monitoring, data file archiving, report generation and operator high-level control. A secure PC connection allows for monitoring of processes remotely. This feature minimizes Continue Reading

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CompuDAS CPC-16EX Controls and Monitors Processing in a Chinese Helicopter Factory

CompuDAS, a leader in Industrial Control and Monitoring, has completed the installation of two of their CPC-16EX Control and Data Acquisition Systems for a Chinese Helicopter Manufacturer (Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, Peoples Republic of China). The systems are being used to monitor and control composite curing ovens provided by Wisconsin Oven Corporation. CompuDAS provided special Chinese language software and instructions for operator control of the units.

The COMPUDAS CPC-16EX is a complete, flexible, stand alone Control and Data Acquisition System designed to monitor, document and control processes for Ovens, Autoclaves, Furnaces and Presses. Process measurements are stored on the CPC-16EX control systems solid state hard drive for transmission to the operator PC as desired. This allows the control system to operate even if the operator PC should happen to fail during a run.

The CPC-16EX Control and Data Acquisition System generates files that are windows compatible. The user interface software is a windows based application providing recipe creation, recipe recall, process monitoring, Continue Reading

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CompuDAS Introduces the CPM-16 Critical Process Monitoring and Control System

CompuDAS, a leader in Industrial Control and Monitoring, announces its newest entry in Critical Process Monitoring and Control, the CPM-16. The CPM-16 provides high-speed, low cost communication utilizing proprietary Window Based Software and Ethernet connectivity.

Designed for plant wide process and environmental monitoring, the CPM-16 is a multi-channel system capable of monitoring from 16 to 256 independent channel inputs which may be any combination of thermocouples, RTD’s, pressure transducers or almost any voltage or current based sensors. Expansion boards may be remote from the base unit for SCADA applications.

The basic CPM-16 system can be configured as a desktop or wall mounted unit and includes a single Board Computer with built-in solid state Hard Drive that can store over three million readings even if the operator PC is “off-line”. Additional storage is available if required.

The data is retrieved and maintained in Windows Excel compatible csv files, eliminating the cost of additional software and training for viewing data. Process monitoring, data file archiving, report generation and operator high-level control are accomplished through our CPMon Windows application. Secure PC connection allows for monitoring of processes remotely. This feature minimizes downtime Continue Reading

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