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3 Principles of design and operation
Please refer to the DIGIFORCE
®
9311 data sheet for full details of dimensions, weight, degree of
protection etc.
3.1 Range of functions
The DIGIFORCE
®
9311 monitors processes in which precisely defined functional relationships need to be
demonstrated between two measured quantities. These measured quantities are recorded synchronously
during the manufacturing process or subsequent functional testing to produce a measurement curve,
which is then assessed using graphical evaluation elements. Once the internal evaluation is complete, the
calculated evaluation results are provided at the external interfaces. The DigiControl PC software can
then retrieve the measurement curve for data logging and reporting if required. A powerful real-time
operating system optimizes processes in the DIGIFORCE
®
9311 to achieve an extremely fast evaluation
cycle. It typically takes just 25 ms to deliver the global OK or NOK evaluation result, which can then be
analyzed by a higher-level controller.
In addition to the traditional evaluation windows with defined entry and exit sides, with the DIGIFORCE
®
9311 you can also use thresholds, trapezoids of type X or Y and envelopes as graphical evaluation
elements.
Diagram 1: Block diagram of the DIGIFORCE
®
9311 cabinet module
3.2 Versions
Please refer to the data sheet for details of the different versions. You can obtain the latest data sheet
and additional information on the DIGIFORCE
®
9311 from http://goo.gl/muUe7D or simply use the QR
code below: