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Manual
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Foreword
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Content
1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 5
1.1 About this manual ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Supplied documents .................................................................. 5
1.3 Complaints ................................................................................ 5
1.4 Installation and commissioning .................................................. 5
1.5 Software upgrades and updates ................................................ 6
1.6 Important Information .............................................................. 6
2. System overview .................................................................................. 7
2.1 ComoDataCenter components .................................................. 7
2.2 Installation variants ................................................................... 7
2.3 Licensing .................................................................................. 8
3. ComoDataCenter web interface ........................................................... 9
3.1 Starting ComoDataCenter ........................................................ 9
3.2 Basic software structure .........................................................10
3.3 Home / Production Overview ................................................ 11
3.4 Production .............................................................................13
3.5 Analysis .................................................................................. 19
3.6 Mold ...................................................................................... 37
3.7 System ................................................................................... 43
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1. Introduction
Please take the time to thoroughly read this instruction manual. It will help
with the installation, maintenance, and use of this product.
To the extent permitted by law Kistler does not accept any liability if this
instruction manual is not followed.
1.1 About this manual
This instruction manual refers to the software ComoDataCenter Type
2829D, which links all ComoNeo and CoMo Injection units, combining
process- and quality-related production data for both live and completed
orders in one database.
Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your product's
versatile features.
The manual must be kept for future use and be available on site when
needed.
Original language of this manual: German
To the extent permitted by law, Kistler disclaims all liability if this manual is
not followed
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Kistler
reserves the right to improve and modify the product in accordance with
technical progress without obligation to notify individuals and organiza-
tions of such changes.
1.2 Supplied documents
In addition to this instruction manual, the following documents must be
observed:
Datasheet ComoDataCenter (2829D)
Installation Instruction ComoDataCenter (2829D)
Hardware Requirements for ComoDataCenter (2829D)
Software Manual ComoNeo (5887A)
1.3 Complaints
Complaints regarding delivered goods must be made within 14 days of
receipt. After Kistler has verified the damage, settlement will be made by the
carrier, insurer or Kistler. Settlement is offered in the form of a new arrange-
ment, repair or credit note.
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1.4 Installation and commissioning
The customer is responsible for proper installation and correct operation of
the systems. Every system component must be installed in accordance with
the instructions. If it’s necessary to make modifications to these instructions
for a specific use case, Kistler recommends consulting a Kistler representative
for advice.
Additionally, an installation service can be booked for an additional cost.
Please contact your Kistler contact person.
Installation problems and subsequent problems with system performance can
be resolved quickly by prompt communication.
1.5 Software upgrades and updates
Kistler recommends installing all available Windows software updates, to
ensure compatibility with ComoNeo and CoMo Injection devices.
Kistler accepts no liability for direct or consequential damage caused by prod-
ucts whose software is not up to date.
1.6 Important Information
This software is not a dangerous device. While working with this software,
please follow the general guidelines for working on computers. To avoid data
loss, make sure to back up your data regularly and store it safely.
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2. System overview
2.1 ComoDataCenter components
The basic component of the ComoDataCenter is a database (MySQL) in
which the data of ComoNeo and CoMo Injection are stored. A standard data-
base is included in the scope of delivery.
Via a convenient user interface, the user can view the production data and
evaluate and analyze them during ongoing production. Like the ComoNeo
and CoMo Injection, the ComoDataCenter is specially tailored to the injection
molding process and uses the following reference variables:
Production Order
Batch
Analysis
Mold
2.2 Installation variants
ComoDataCenter can be used in various installations. The main distinction
between these variants is whether the customer will use a network that con-
tains all ComoNeo and CoMo units or an isolated point-to-point installation
for one single ComoNeo unit. The actual ComoDataCenter installation pro-
cess is described in the installation manual.
2.2.1 Network installation
With the network installation variant, several ComoNeo and/or CoMo Injec-
tion units are installed on injection molding machines. ComoDataCenter runs
on its own server, which is in an isolated server room. The ComoNeo and
CoMo Injection units are connected via an Ethernet TCP/IP network.
This configuration facilitates a complete documentation of the production
process. ComoDataCenter is accessed via network clients, like a web browser
or via the Type 5637A1 touch display on the ComoNeo units.
NOTE
ComoDataCenter was designed as a server installation and Kis-
tler recommends using it as such. This allows the software to be
used to its full potential.
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2.2.2 Isolated point-to-point application
In addition to the network installation variant, ComoDataCenter can also be
installed on a local PC, or a laptop. The ComoNeo and CoMo Injection devices
can be connected point-to-point to the ComoDataCenter PC via an Ethernet
cable or data can be exported and imported manually via an USB drive.
2.3 Licensing
2.3.1 Licensing for CoMo Injection
The licensing procedure of the ComoDataCenter is based on the total num-
ber of CoMo Injection devices connected to the ComoDataCenter database
system.
One license must be purchased for each CoMo Injection device. These
licenses can be purchased in packages of 1, 5, or 10 (see order key on the
ComoDataCenter data sheet).
The number of existing licenses can be increased by ordering additional
license packages. The number of additional licenses ordered is then added to
the existing ones.
The license request function is integrated into the ComoDataCenter software.
Input new activation codes to increase the number of licenses. An activation
code is delivered on a A4 paper printout when a license package is ordered.
When the activation code is entered in the ComoDataCenter as described in
section 3.7.1, the software increases the corresponding license count.
2.3.2 Licensing for ComoNeo
The license for a ComoNeo is installed directly on the ComoNeo and is
linked to the specific device’s serial number. The license can be purchased
separately, by referencing the ComoNeo’s serial number, and is activated
directly on the ComoNeo. Without a CDC license the ComoNeo can con-
nect to the database, but no production data can be saved, only the mold
setups can be synchronized.
Alternatively, data can be exported manually from the ComoNeo by means of
a USB stick and imported into the ComoDataCenter.
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3. ComoDataCenter web interface
ComoDataCenter is designed as a web application that uses port 8080 and is
installed on a central server. As a result, a web browser is required to launch it
from a PC. The supported web browsers are specified on the ComoDataCen-
ter data sheet.
3.1 Starting ComoDataCenter
ComoDataCenter runs as a client web application on the user’s local web
browser. There are several ways to start the ComoDataCenter:
1. Via the ComoDataCenter desktop shortcut on the server, which is created
automatically during installation
2. Via the Start menu of the server
Start\Programs\Kistler\ComoDataCenter
3. Via the IP address of the server from a remote web browser. This is pri-
marily used, when the ComoDataCenter server is accessed by a client PC.
Example: ComoDataCenter server IP address: 192.168.101.60
Input the server IP address and port number in the browser address bar:
192.168.101.60:8080
For user identification purposes, the login screen appears as the ComoData-
Center homepage. The following user account is set as default:
Username: admin
Password: admin
Once you have entered your username and password and clicked the [Login]
button, you are successfully logged in to CDC.
Additional user accounts can be created at any time, see [User Management]
in the [System] chapter 3.7.2.
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3.2 Basic software structure
The ComoDataCenter user interface is generally divided into four sections,
see the figure above.
(1) Status bar The following information are displayed in the status
bar:
• icon for displaying and hiding
the (2) navigation area
• currently logged on user
• by clicking on the username or the X sign,
the current user is logged out
(2) Navigation The navigation menu consists of five topics: Home,
Production, (Analysis), Mold and System. Note: The
Analysis tab appears only when a production batch or
history is opened for analysis.
(3) Parameter area In the parameter area on the right side of the screen,
changes are made to specific parameters that refer to
the selected page.
(4) Display area The parameter area can be divided into different
sections and tabs.
The display area shows the actual content of the
selected page. Here you can see what the parameters
of the selected page act on, i.e., what the effects of
parameter changes are.
On some pages, selections can also be made in the
display area.
In some cases, the display area may be divided over
several pages for the sake of clarity. A row of tabs
may appear above the display area which can then
be used to switch between the tabs. The currently
selected tab is shown in blue text.
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3.3 Home/Production Overview
The Home/Overview page displays all ComoNeo and CoMo Injection units
that were ever connected to the ComoDataCenter. The devices are listed
regardless of whether they are currently connected or not. The history of the
device status is displayed after the device name. If the device was in produc-
tion mode for the displayed timespan, the history profile is green (if all parts
were evaluated as good) or red (if at least one part has been evaluated as
bad) depending on the cycle result. If the history profile is gray, the device
was not in the production mode or was not connected at that time. The time
span can be set in the parameter area of the History tab.
The aim of displaying this history is to quickly give an overview of the latest
events during production.
The ‘Device Activity’ table also shows further information for each device.
The Utilization and the Scrap Rate are calculated. Utilization refers to the run-
time utilization of the device which is calculated from the ratio of the ideal
utilization time to the actual utilization time of the machine. The ideal utiliza-
tion is calculated based on the shift model that can be defined in the [System]
settings (see chapter 3.7.3). The Scrap Rate is the ratio of sorted bad parts to
the total number of produced parts and is also calculated for the last batch/
history.
NOTE
Due to the limited display area it may not be possible to display
every cycle separately when displaying the history of an extend-
ed period. In this case the results of multiple cycles are com-
bined, and the result displayed.
NOTE
A maximum scrap rate can be defined in the System settings.
If the current scrap rate of a device exceeds the set maximum,
a yellow warning icon is displayed in the production overview
after the scrap rate value.
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[Device] tab
The [Device] area allows the list to be filtered for ComoNeo and/or CoMo
Injection units.
Detailed information on the individual devices can be displayed. To do so,
choose the desired device name in the ‘Device Activity’ table. After the
selection, the parameter area displays information about the name, serial
number, type, IP address, mold, monitoring, currently running order and
default history as well as the evaluation result of the last cycle.
The [Show device] button can be used to open the web browser page of
the selected device. This is only possible, when the selected device is cur-
rently connected to the same network as the ComoDataCenter, otherwise
the [Show device] button will be greyed out.
[History] tab
The parameter area [History] tab allows the time span for the history of the
device status to be modified. Selection between the last hour, last shift, last
day, last week and the last month is available. Settings regarding the shift
model can be made at the [System] settings.
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3.4 Production
The Production page contains a list of all production orders that have been
imported and/or synchronized into the database from all ComoNeo and
CoMo Injection devices. The table displays the production order, state, moni-
torings/ article, number of batches and the scrap rate.
The status of a production can be running, closed, paused and planned.
Running A currently active production has the status “running”. If the
status of the production is running, the production can be
continued by selecting at the ComoNeo or CoMo Injection
device. A new batch will start.
Closed When the status is changed to “closed”, the production mode
is terminated on the ComoNeo or CoMo Injection device and
this production can’t be continued. Only closed productions
can be archived, see chapter 3.7.4.
Paused Productions can be “paused” by ComoDataCenter or on the
ComoNeo and CoMo Injection devices and can be continued
later.
Planned Productions created in ComoDataCenter that have not yet
been started by a ComoNeo or CoMo Injection device are
assigned a “planned” status.
The status of a production can be modified manually at any time.
In addition to the status, the tab shows the monitorings/article assigned to
the order. A single production order can contain multiple monitorings/ article.
The number of the produced batches and the scrap rate for the entire produc-
tion order are also shown.
The list can be sorted and filtered to access specific information quickly. Sort
the list by clicking on the column header name of the table. To sort the list
by the scrap rate, for example, click Scrap Rate. Click multiple times to select
sorting in ascending or descending order.
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Filters can be applied by either entering a term in the search field
or by clicking the plus symbol and selecting one of the predefined filters.
Terms entered in the search bar above the table are looked up in the produc-
tion order and article columns. Multiple filters can be applied at the same time.
The following predefined filters are available: start date, end date, batches,
monitorings/article, scrap rate, name and states.
After entering the start date and end date filters, only production orders
which were produced within the specified dates are displayed. The scrap rate
and batches filters allow a max/min range for these parameters. The states
filter shows all production orders with the selected states choices.
‘Order’ parameter area
After the desired production order has been found and selected, various
actions can be performed in the parameter area.
[Open Production Order]
A production order can be opened by double-clicking the production order in
the table or via the [Open Production Order] button. This opens the [Batch]
section tab, see following chapter.
[New Production Order]
Creates a new production order:
1. Click the [New Production Order] button
2. Enter the name of the new production order
3. Confirm with [Create]
The new production order appears in the table with the state ‘planned’ and
can then be loaded from a ComoNeo or CoMo injection device.
[Change State]
Changes the state of the selected production/history.
1. Click the [Change State] button
2. Select the desired state in the dropdown menu
3. Confirm with [Change]
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[Delete Production Order]
Deletes the selected production order/history.
1. The state of the production order, history and batch must all be
‘closed’. Only then the deletion button becomes available.
2. Click the [Delete Production Order] button
3. Confirm with [Delete]
‘Datacenter Data Exchange’ parameter area
At the 'DataCenter Data Exchange' area import and export functions are
available. These can be used, to exchange entire production orders between
two ComoDataCenter installations.
[DataCenter Export]
To export a production order/history.
1. Select the desired production order/history in the table.
2. The state of the production order, history and batch must all be
‘closed’. Only then is the export function selectable.
3. Click the [DataCenter Export] button
4. The export file is created (an .oei file extension ending for produc-
tion orders and .pei for histories). The default download storage
location is determined by the browser settings.
[DataCenter Import]
To import a production order/history.
1. Click [DataCenter Import]
2. Click into the ‘Click to choose file’ field
3. Select the desired file and click [Open]
4. Message ‘in Progress’ appears
5. When the message ‘Import OK’ appears the import was successful
and the window can be closed.
NOTE
Before a production state is changed from running to closed,
it should be ensured that the production is not actually run-
ning on a ComoNeo or CoMo Injection device and there are
no “running” histories or batches in the production order. Oth-
erwise, this could lead to inconsistencies, errors or loss of data.
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3.4.1 Batches/Default Histories
This page displays the existing batches/default histories for the selected pro-
duction order/history.
There are two ways to access the [Default Histories]/[Batches] page.
1. Double-click onto the production order/history name to be opened
2. Click the [Open Production Order] button
NOTE
oei, .pei, zip (CoMo Injection data from CDC 2 through 4.1)
and 7s (archive data from CDC1) files can be imported using
the [DataCenter Import] function. The import of .bei (one in-
dividual "batch" of ComoNeo or CoMo Injection production
data) and .dei (one individual "history” of ComoNeo or CoMo
Injection setup mode data) files is not possible here. For infor-
mation on importing these files, see the following section.
NOTE
Depending on whether a production order or history is opened,
the page [Batches] or [Default Histories] is opened.
NOTE
During setup mode measurement data is stored in a default
history, that is automatically named as ‘histories_MoldName”.
All default histories from one mold are stored in one history,
listed on the [Production] tab.
During the production mode, batches are created and stored in
the specific production order. The production order and batch
can be freely named.
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The following information are displayed on the main page:
Ring diagram
The ring diagram shows the proportions of the various batches within the
order based on the number of cycles. By clicking on a section in the ring chart,
the corresponding batch name and the number of cycles is called up.
Calendar display
The highlighted blue entry in the calendar display below the ring diagram
indicates when the selected batch was produced. This gives a quick overview
of production dates and how the batch sizes are distributed.
Batch-specific information table
Batch-specific information are displayed in the table below the calendar display.
The batch information table contains the following information from left to right.
Batch/
History
The unique batch/history name
• batch name: is entered manually at the ComoNeo or
CoMo Injection device when starting a production
• history name: is created automatically
default- yyyymmddThhmmss
Device type Shows on which device type (ComoNeo or CoMo Injection)
the batch/history was produced
State The state of a batch/history can be running or closed. In con-
trast to the ‘state’ settings in the [Production] menu, the state
for the individual batches cannot be changed manually.
• When a batch is started on the ComoNeo/CoMo Injection
device and synchronized to the ComoDataCenter, the
state is ‘running’
• As soon as the batch is closed on the ComoNeo/CoMo In-
jection device, the state changes automatically to ‘closed’
It is therefore important to always end and close batches
properly on the ComoNeo/CoMo Injection device to pre-
vent inconsistencies.
First Cycle Date and time of the first cycle within the batch/default
history
Last Cycle Data and time of the last cycle within the batch/default
history
Nr. Cycles Number of cycles in the respective batch
Good Parts Number of good parts produced in the batch/default history
• The evaluation of the part depends on the result of the
EOs (evaluation objects) or the PREDICT result
• If no EOs are set or no PREDICT configured, all parts are
evaluated as bad
• These can be configured on the ComoNeo/CoMo Injec-
tion device
• For further information on quality evaluation can be found
in the
o ComoNeo software manual
o CoMo Injection instruction manual
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Bad Parts Number of bad parts produced in the batch/default history
Mold Name of the mold
Monitoring Monitoring used for the specific batch/default history
Scrap Rate Scrap rate for the specific batch/default history
Machine Device serial number
‘Batch’/‘History’ parameter area
The selected batch/default history can be deleted or analyzed through the
according buttons in the parameter area.
[Analyze Batch]/
[Analyze History]
Opens the [Analyze] page for the selected batch/de-
fault history
[Delete Batch]/
[Delete History]
Deletes the selected batch/default history
1. The state of the selected batch/default history must
be closed
2. Click [Delete Batch]/[Delete History]
3. Confirm with [Delete]
‘Datacenter Data Exchange’ parameter area
At the ‘DataCenter Data Exchange’ area batches/default histories can be
exchanged between different ComoDataCenter installations through the cor-
responding buttons.
[DataCenter
Export]
To export a batch/default history.
1. Select the desired batch/default history in the table.
2. Make sure, that the desired batch/default history has
the state ‘closed’. Only then is the export function
selectable.
3. Click the [DataCenter Export] button
4. The export file is created (.bei ending for batches and
.dei ending for default histories). The storage location is
set in the browser settings.
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[DataCenter
Import]
To import a batch/default history.
1. Click [DataCenter Import]
2. Click into the ‘Click to choose file’ field
3. Select the desired file and click [Open]
4. Message ‘in Progress’ appears
5. When the message ‘Import OK’ appears was the import
successful and the window can be closed.
When a selected batch is opened, via the ‘Analyze Batch’ button or via a dou-
ble-click onto the corresponding batch/default history name in the table, the
Analysis tab opens (see next chapter).
NOTE
Through the [Default Histories] page only default histories
(.dei files) can be imported and through the [Batches] pages
batches (.bei files)
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3.5 Analysis
Using the ‘Analysis’ tab, the selected batch can be examined in detail.
There are two ways to access the [Analysis] page.
1. Double-click onto the batch/default history to be opened
2. Click the [Analyze Batch]/[Analyze History] button in the parameter area
of the [Batches]/[ Default Histories]
In the overview page, the batch is displayed with the most important data. A
pie chart shows the percentage of good and bad parts.
‘Data Export’ parameter area
In the parameter area the ‘Data Export’ is available. Here a batch report can
be created, and cycle and trend data can be exported for further use.
[Generate Report]
To start generating the report, click the ‘Generate Report’ button. The dialog
field which appears allows to select which content to include in the report.
Reference cycle, trends and EO definitions can be added.
If no trend data is added to the report, the report is created and opens in a
new browser page. If trend data is to be added, a selection of the available
trends appears in the next window. Select the desired trend(s) using the check
boxes. The report will then open in a new browser page and can be saved,
e.g. as pdf file, or it can be printed.
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Reports always contain the following information: company logo, batch
name, cycle count, production, production order, device name, mould name,
monitoring, good parts and bad parts.
[Cycle Data Export]
The 'Cycle Data Export' function can be used to export cycle data. In the first
window it can be selected which cycles are to be exported. The default set-
ting is to export all cycles from the selected batch. Specify ‘Output Format’,
‘Time Standard’ and ‘Time points distribution’. See the table below for further
details.
NOTE
The logo displayed in the report can be changed in the system
settings. See chapter 3.7.
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