UNICONTROL
Back in the early 1990s, Soudronic began developing welder series that demanded higher control system response time and processing speed than any commercial systems could provide. That’s why we developed our proprietary solution UNICONTROL which is the heart and brain of every welding line.
Customers benefit ever since from all advantages of UNICONTROL and can count on the availability for decades to come. Our control system offers great modularity and connectivity for machines and monitoring systems within the Soudronic range of products by simply plug&work.
Features and Benefits UNICONTROL
Keeping up with technology
You will always get the latest UNICONTROL generation suitable for your system.
Circuit boards are developed, manufactured and tested in Soudronic’s headquarters in Switzerland.
Backward compatibility
Further development guaranteed for the coming decades.
- Consistent support for the control system
- Keeping up with technological advancements and industry needs
- Spare parts availability is guaranteed due to safety stock
UNICONTROL SA (stand-alone)
The new UNICONTROL SA stand-alone solution can be integrated into your line wherever needed when you are adding a new monitoring system or replacing your seam protection or curing system. UNICONTROL SA replaces all previous stand-alone systems.
- One control panel for all connected systems
- Large 24″ touch screen monitor
- Control cabinet is height-adjustable
Soudronic Insights Ready
Basic dashboard with time-limited live production statistics at machine and component level:
- Machine status
- Efficiency
- Top 5 errors statistics
- Production counter
- Event log
History of UNICONTROL
How it began
Back in the early 1990s, Soudronic began developing its AFB/FBB series. Designed to weld an unprecedented 1000 can bodies per minute, the machines placed enormous demands on control system response times and processing speed and outstripped the capabilities of all commercial systems available at the time. Seeing no alternative, Soudronic decided to create a solution of its own that would not only take the necessary speed in its stride but also reduce the wiring outlay and the variety of PCB hardware.
Key features at the time
- Reduced PCB hardware from over 20 per machine to just five.
- Increased welding rate to 1100 can bodies per minute.
- Distributed configuration with I/O boxes communicating via CAN bus, reducing wiring needs.
- Integrated welding monitor for all cycle rates.
- Transition from static welding converter UNISOUD to PULSAR.
First redesign in 2000
- Focus on backward compatibility and affordability.
- Introduction of Windows XP and SMD technology in electronics boards.
Ongoing evolution from 2010
- Introduction of UNICONTROL 3, with internet capability and reduced hardware size.
- Decreased the number of electronics board variants to three, enhancing production and testing processes.
Future outlook
- Integration of UNICONTROL 4 into new machines.
- Continued emphasis on interoperability with legacy systems.
- Commitment to state-of-the-art systems with comprehensive servicing and support.
Evolution UNICONTROL panels
