3 Fundamentals of press design

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the functions of a visualization system used in large-panel presses.
Using modern operating techniques such as pull-down menus and windows
technology, the press operator is able to access the required functions
quickly and simply. It is also possible to jump across between
functional areas and from one image to the next. The image frame is
structured identically for all the masks, and the function key assignment
and operating procedures are standardized throughout. No
graphic input device such as a mouse or trackball is required. This
makes working with the user interface of the visualization system
extremely easy to learn. With a minimum of practice, the system can be
quickly and safely operated.
The ready-to-run synoptic display (Fig. 4.4.45), frequently also referred
to as the press synoptic, serves to prompt the user one step at a time
until ready-to-run status is reached. Green squares represent fulfilled
and red squares unfulfilled conditions. Alongside ready-to-run statuses
of the functional areas of the press, ready-to-run statuses of other line
Fig. 4.4.45 Ready-to-run synoptic of a crossbar transfer press
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