Most plant managers view the "AutoWeight" system as a black box—a sequence of automated movements where the only visible result is the final output on the Production Line. However, the elite automation engineer understands that a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is actually a delicate mathematical landscape where the most valuable variables are the hidden ones: the +% Dead band and the precise OFF pulse durations. The difference between a high-efficiency run and a catastrophic motor stall is often found in the technician's ability to recall a specific High amp setting or the exact Target amps input constant for a particular Client. A log that only tracks "up/down" is a note; a log that tracks the intersection of M/c Type and verified NOMOVE alarm delays is a professional engineering asset.

The Ritual of Calibration Forensics

The "AutoWeight Database" is designed for the field engineer or automation specialist who treats PLC parameterization as a forensic discipline. It moves your settings from scattered spreadsheets and fanned-out paper manuals to a structured, mobile-ready digital vault. By standardizing the capture of the M/c Type (covering ten specific models from VCW 5 to VTA 7) and the specific Motor size, the system ensures that every calibration session is both searchable and reproducible. It acknowledges that knowing the CT Size is as vital for system stability as the Date of the last adjustment.

The Blueprint: Technical Control Architecture

The structure of this library is built to handle the sequential density of expert industrial automation.

  • Evidentiary Calibration: Dedicated fields for Pulse durations (On/Off) and Pulse delays capture the macro profile of the machine’s timing, ensuring that high-speed cycles are documented with technical precision.
  • Input/Output Forensics: The template tracks the mechanical scaling of the system, documenting the Actual amps input constants (Slope/Range/Offset) to provide the evidentiary base for sensor accuracy.
  • Safety & Alarm Integrity: With over 15 specific alarm parameters—including HI_AMP, MAX_ON, and NOHOME delays—the system provides a real-time audit of the machine’s protective envelope, protecting both the equipment and the production schedule.

Usage Scenarios: The Multi-Site Parameter Audit

You are dispatched to a client site to troubleshoot a recurring NOMOVE alarm on a VTA 10 machine. Instead of guessing the settings, you open Memento. You filter by Client and review the previous documented parameters for that specific Production Line. You instantly see that the + % Dead band was recently adjusted to a non-standard value. You compare the current High amp setting against the documented baseline and identify the drift. The digital archive has turned a potential high-cost downtime event into a documented sequence of professional successes.

Power Feature: High-Resolution Scaling Constants

By utilizing the complex calculation fields for Target amps and Actual amps constants—distinguishing between Constant A, B (Range), and C (Offset)—the template transforms from a log into a professional engineering dashboard. This granularity ensures that your system scaling is always supported by forensic-grade evidence of your technical results, turning a collection of machines into a documented narrative of operational excellence.