GFM is a reknown and reliable system for measuring and controlling the glass flow. Yet problems can arise. A wrongly positioned camera gives less accurate readings and control of the glass. The reason is often that the camera has come out of position due to work in the bushing area.
CMM – Camera Maintenance Manager is a module consisting of hardware mounted in the GFM CPU and updated HMI software. The system gives information as to how the cameras are positioned laterally (aiming) and depthwise (focus). It will also detect when the front lens of the camera is dirty. The information is presented graphically through green/red bars on the system’s touch screen HMI, see picture.
With the information about the position of the cameras on the touch screen it is much simpler to verify the exact position of the cameras. This also gives the assurance of knowing that the measurement of the glass flow is correct.
CMM - Camera Maintenance Manager also gives information about the temperature within the CPU rack and the status of the voltage of the power supply. This will ensure optimal performance and extend the lifetime of the equipment.
Camera Maintenance Manager is a standard part of the GFM system upgrade kit. For users who have already upgraded their GFM system, the CMM is available as a retrofit kit. The CMM requires the camera motherboard to be all surface-mounted.
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