One control platform for all tasks
With the VariControl VC 1 machine and process control system, Bihler emphasizes the keywords „Ease of Use“ and „Process Safety“ at a new, higher level.
With state of the art software and hardware features, the intelligent control system guarantees greater efficiency in your production. The highly flexible control platform allows you to easily control even the most complex automation solutions in the field of stamping and forming assembly technology – on all Bihler machine types.
With Bihler you have everything under control.
Simple, fast machine setup without programming experience
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Short setup times
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Minimized risk of error
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Increased machine performance
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Increased machine availability
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Reduced manufacturing costs
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Reduced tool spare parts costs
Setup without an external programming device
- Significant cost savings
Direct programming of NC process modules or valve controllers with simple input masks in the control system
- Simple integration of additional servo process modules such as NC units, feeds, presses, strip transport, thread forming or screw fastening units and controls for special functions
- Application range of VC 1 universally expandable
- Flexible use for all Bihler machines and servo-based special solutions
- Control of valve banks or single solenoid valves including end position controls programmable with simple input masks
Freely configurable production menus and user interfaces
- Can be individually adapted for any application by the customer
Multimedia diagnostic and online help system
- Easy to operate even for less highly qualified employees
- Clear, unambiguous instructions
- Simple integration of operating instructions, help texts, graphics, films and individual hot spots for the rapid combining of functions
Integrated recording of measured values and production data
- Efficient process monitoring
- High level of transparency during production
- Integration into any in-house customer network via standardized OPC UA interface (MES / ERP)
- Worldwide access capability
- Automatic documentation of processes/manufactured parts
- Extremely simple networking of machines for streamlined production planning
- Minimum downtime
Simple integration of subsequent processes
- Production systems become scalable
- The machine grows in step with the requirements (quality, throughput, level of automation)
- Low initial investment
- Reusable for new products
Remote maintenance capacity via secure Internet connection (VPN) and Bihler remote maintenance portal
- Improved support and enhanced security
- Fewer service interventions
- Very short reaction times
- Cost savings
- Alternative support with AR glasses
Online change of operating language
- Possible to change language during system operation
- No downtime
Ready for digital manufacturing (Industry 4.0)
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The standard integrated OPC UA interface allows machine conditions to be transmitted to higher-level MES or ERP systems or to the Bihler Digital App. OPC UA is the interface and basis for future requirements in the field of IoT, M2M, and I4.0.
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Minimizing downtime through constant online diagnostics of the machine and all processes
Contact
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Richard Wagner Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik Tel.: +49(0)8368/18-281 |