WPCS Wire Processing Communication Standard
Introduction
WPCS is a flexible interface that allows you to network the fully automatic Komax
crimping machines with the greatest of ease.
Key features:
- Machine setup time is reduced.
- The need for job papers is eliminated.
- Incorrect entries at the machine are eliminated.
- The production states are logged.
- Quality is assured thanks to the traceability of the jobs produced.
- Production operations are fully monitored.
Function
WPCS (Wire Processing Communication Standard) is a simple and flexible interface
for sending pro-duction data to the machine and for reading back feedback information. The customer
data is generally already saved in the ERP system (Enterprise Resource Planning System). This data must
be converted to WPCS format in order to be read and processed by the fully automatic Komax crimping
machines. With this direct approach, the conversion time is dramatically reduced and quality is assured
because incorrect entries are eliminated.
A variety of feedback information is also returned through this same interface.
For example, the operator receives feedback on the material consumed, on quality and statistical data,
machine errors, job and production status, etc. The data can be written back in simple ASCII format
for easy evaluation. The customer can configure the interface as desired to determine what data is exchanged
via the interface.
Peripheral conditions
- TopWin must be installed on all fully automatic crimping machines.
- The fully automatic crimping machines must be connected to the customer network.
- Production data must be available in electronic form.