KIC 2000 v2.4.0.x
KIC 2000 User Manual 41
Profile Optimization with the KIC Navigator Option
Figure 65: Optimization Tab
The Optimization Tab allows you to set the search functions of the Navigator Option. The Navigator will
search through millions of set point and conveyor speed combinations to find the optimal setting for each
product. This optimization is based on what options you select in this tab.
Original PWI – The Process Window Index for the original profile
Best PWI – The best Process Window Index that can be found based on the oven recipe optimization
constraints selected.
Speed Change – The total change to the conveyor speed for the best oven recipe found.
Total Set point Change – The sum of all set point changes for the best oven recipe found.
Search Mode for Optimization
• Minimize PWI – Search for the combination of set point temperatures and conveyor speed that
will minimize the Process Window Index.
• Allow Zone Set points to Change – This option will determine if Navigator will include zone set
point changes when predicting new solutions.
• Allow Conveyor Speed to Change - Choose whether to allow Navigator to vary the conveyor
speed. If you choose this feature, you can set the minimum and maximum speeds.
• Maximize Conveyor Speed – Search for the set point temperatures that will maximize conveyor
speed.
• Minimize Energy Consumption – Optional Power Feature; Search for the oven settings that will
minimize the power consumpotion of the oven by finding set point solutions with slower conveyor
speeds and lower temperature settings.
Conveyor Speed Constraints
As long as the Allow Conveyor Speed to Change feature is selected, these options will be available.
Low – Select the minimum conveyor speed you would like Navigator to recommend for new products.
High - Select the maximum conveyor speed you would like Navigator to recommend for new
products.
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