PressCommander
The PressCommander is one of our flagship suites of controllers. A robust resolver-based clutch brake controller designed to exceed OSHA 1910.217 & ANSI B11.1-2009 (R2020) standards, the PressCommander features dual logic power supplies, heavy-duty components, and comprehensive diagnostics in both English and Spanish. With advanced safety features, customizable controls, and built-in interfaces for enhanced performance, the PressCommander ensures precision, reliability, and ease of use for industrial machinery operations.
PressCommander Applications/Categories: Resolver Based Clutch/Brake Controls, Punch Press Automation Controllers, Time Based Brake Monitoring, Programmable Limit Switches (PLS), Shut Height Indicator, Die Protection Systems, Servo Feed Interface, Tonnage Monitoring, Signature Tonnage Analysis*, Production/Downtime Monitoring**
*Requires Touchscreen and signature tonnage option
**Requires Touchscreen and option for generating OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency)
Heavy-Duty Resolver Transducer and 30′ connector cabling included with every model.
Features
- Exceeds Safety Standards: Meets OSHA 1910.217 & ANSI B11.1-2009 (R2020) with a “Control Reliable Design.”
- Dual Logic Power Supplies: Ensures reliable operation with redundancy.
- Durable Components: Heavy-duty resolver and cable for long-lasting performance.
- Multilingual Diagnostics: System diagnostics and programming in plain English and Spanish.
- Operator Control: Supports up to four operator stations (2 standard).
- Advanced Safety Features:
- Handles major faults (E-Stop, motion, brake monitor, sensor faults) via two force-guided relays (Form B safety relays).
- Anti-tie down and anti-repeat functionality.
- Interrupted stroke provision with indicator.
- Inch mode monitoring.
- Flexible Control Modes:
- Off–Inch–Single–Continuous.
- Continuous ARM.
- Top stop capability.
- Monitoring and Readouts:
- Crank angle and speed readout (1 to 500 strokes per minute (SPM) standard).
- Time-based brake monitor.
- Built-in motion detector and drift fault.
- 90° and 270° stop time tester/meter.
- Built-in hour meter for maintenance tracking.
- Data Security: Password and supervisory-controlled keyed selector switch.
- Integrated Interfaces:
- Built-in variable speed compensation
- Servo-feed interface
- Die Protection and Outputs:
- Six optically isolated die protection inputs.
- Six PLS (programmable limit switch) output relays.
- Additional output relays for batch counter, die protection, speed, and auxiliary functions.
- Enhanced Productivity:
- 100-job memory capacity.
- Stroke, batch, quality, and part counters.
- Batch counter output relay.
- Custom Programming and Remote Field Upgrades: Contact Service
- Optional: Ethernet or DeviceNet and PC Link to allow offline job creation and storage.
- Optional: Expander Board (52-279) – Increases the die protection to 12 stations and the programmable limit switches (PLS) to twelve.
- Optional: NEMA switchgear to replace standard IEC switchgear.
- Optional: High speed option for press speed range above 500 Strokes per MInute (SPM). Standard speed is 1-500 SPM.
- Optional 10.1” Touchscreen: Provides a color display with production monitoring, replacing the standard display. Available for all models listed below.
Models
Important Ordering Information for the PCS OPTO: The Programmable relay outputs (PLS1- 6) are normally a mechanical (dry contact) relay with 5A contacts. The PCS-OPTO replaces the PLS1-6 with Solid-State relays. The customer has the choice of replaceable Solid-State outputs PN# 37-045 3.0A @ 24VDC only, OR PN# 37-047 0.5A @ 120VAC/DC. The customer must specify which type of output at the time of order. (no difference in cost)
PCS-05 PressCommander (Boards Only)
The Model PCS-05 is a redundant clutch/brake punch press control module with a remote panel mount message display (available in English or Spanish).
PCS-05-OPTO: High speed option for press speed range above 500 strokes per minute (SPM).
PCS-08 PressCommander (Boards Only)
The Model PCS-08 offers the same redundant clutch/brake punch press control module as the PCS-05, but includes all of the switches, legend plates, push buttons, and indicator lights for easy mounting into your existing control.
PCS-08-OPTO: High speed option for press speed range above 500 strokes per minute (SPM).
PCS-10 PressCommander (Mounted on Panel Backplate)
The compact Model PCS-10 is big in safety and automation control. The redundant clutch/brake punch press control module has a remote panel mount message display (available in English or Spanish).
PCS-10-OPTO: High speed option for press speed range above 500 strokes per minute (SPM).
PCS-20 PressCommander (Mounted on Panel Backplate)
The Model PCS-20 encompasses all of the features and components of Model PCS-10 plus all of the switches, legend plates, push buttons, and indicator lights for easy mounting into your existing control.
PCS-20-OPTO: High speed option for press speed range above 500 strokes per minute (SPM).
PCS-2000 PressCommander NEMA12 (IP64) Control Box
The Model PCS-2000 Control System is completely prewired and ready for installation. System supplied complete with a well marked terminal strip for easy, safe, and accurate electrical interface to the various punch press components. Due to the hybrid design characteristics, a main power disconnect switch and magnetic motor starter can be supplied in the same control panel.
PCS-2000-SFP PressCommander Small Form Package: Comes in a 12” x 14” x 8” NEMA 12 Control box and is the same price as a base PCS-2000 unit. It is based on a standard PCS-2000 which comes in a 20” x 20” x 8” box (going up in size depending on options). The SFP does not come with the step-down transformer and is not for customers who require additional options (i.e. Starter(s) , Disconnect, etc.). The SFP is for customers who already have a Panel for high voltage/high current equipment, and want the Controls to be closer to the operator.
NOTE: There is no cable length limitation between the SFP and the high voltage equipment.
PCS-2000-OPTO: High speed option for press speed range above 500 strokes per minute (SPM).
PCS-4000 PressCommander NEMA12 (IP64) Control Box & IEC Components
The same as the Model PCS-2000 Control System with the following included components:
PCS-4000-OPTO: High speed option for press speed range above 500 strokes per minute (SPM).
Dual Solenoid Valve No. 303A
The No. 303A dual solenoid valve is monitored and contains a pressure controlled spool in an assembly mounted between the pilot and valve body assemblies. Pressure signals are applied to each end of the monitor spool. If these signals differ by more than a built-in design limit, they cause the spool to shift to a latched position. The spool movement causes the pilots to be exhausted and pilot supply air to be vented to the atmosphere, thus rendering the valve inoperable. The monitor must be reset by unlatching the spool before another valve cycle can be initiated.
Operator Station No. UL-501
No. UL-501 Two UltraTouch modules mounted on a NEMA 12 operator station run bar with a red mushroom emergency stop button located in the center and a yellow mushroom top stop button located off center. This style assembly is ideal for the metal stamping/metal fabrication industry. All the modules are mounted in accordance to OSHA, ANSI, and CSA standards in regards to run button spacing.
Heavy Duty Pressure Switch No. 306
This NEMA 12 oil-tight and dust-tight switch is adjustable from 1 to 115 PSI.
Filter Regulator Lubricator No. 311
Industrial Grade Brushless Resolver Transducer
Heavy duty brushless resolver transducer which replaces the current mechanical rotary cam switch, Part No. 52-227 (previously 40-003).
Resolver cabling, 30′, Part No. 45-020.