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The connection of production machines and peripherals within the production cell is of central importance for production efficiency and quality. Standardized data exchange offers optimal conditions for this through manufacturer-independent communication. For this reason, the Joint Working Group "Plastics and Rubber Machinery" is developing the EUROMAP 82 specification series for peripheral devices based on the global production language OPC UA. Two more parts of this series have now been published as drafts:
• Part 4: Dosing systems
• Part 5: Moulds
As with the existing parts of the series, communication from peripheral devices to the production machine as well as to higher-level control systems is standardized. The specifications cover parameters for identification and configuration, automatic login of the machine user to the peripheral devices as well as the monitoring and control of process values.
In addition, the draft version 1.02 of Part 3: Liquid Silicone Dosing has been published. This version includes additional parameters to optimize standardized data exchange.
The Joint Working Group has also started work on Part 6: Granulate Dryer Devices. Interested companies are cordially invited to actively participate in the working group.
The drafts are available for public inspection as a free download here: EUROMAP 82.3 , EUROMAP 82.4 , EUROMAP 82.5
Comments are requested by e-mail to mikula.thiem@vdma.org by October 31st, 2024.